bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SLCO1B1 Gene Polymorphisms (rs2306283 and rs4149056) and Statin-Induced Myopathy in Jordanian Diabetics
Authors: Shahrure Zaineh M. , Irshaid Yacoub M. , Mustafa Khader N. , Abujbara Mousa A. , Al Shhab Mohammad , El-Khateeb Mohammed S. , Ajlouni Kamel M.
Published: August 2020

Background:

The use of statins to lower high serum cholesterol levels may be associated
with a number of adverse reactions, including severe myopathy. The solute carrier organic anion
transporter 1B1 (SLCO1B1) gene, which encodes the organic anion-transporting polypeptide OATP1B1,
is related to the intracellular transport of statins. The aim of this research was to study the association
of rs2306283 and rs4149056 genetic polymorphism of the SLCO1B1 gene with the development
of statin-induced myopathy in Jordanian diabetics receiving statins.

Methods:

We included 413 patients attending the Diabetes Clinics of the National Center for Diabetes,
Endocrinology and Genetics, Amman, Jordan. The study was approved by the Institutional
Review Board of NCDEG. Myopathy was defined as the elevation of creatine kinase more than 3
times the upper limit of normal. Every subject signed an informed consent form and donated 3-5
mL of venous blood. Genome DNA was extracted from lymphocytes of peripheral blood. Genotypes
were identified using the Tetra Amplification Refractory Mutation System of SLCO1B1.

Results:

The minor allele frequencies of rs2306283 [G] and rs4149056 [C] were 0.38 and 0.23, respectively.
The two SNPs followed the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. The development of SIM
was significantly associated with the homozygous and heterozygous minor allele genotype of
rs4149056 (CC and CT), and the homozygous wild type allele genotype of rs2306283 (AA). There
was no linkage disequilibrium between the two SNPs in the studied subgroups.

Conclusions:

Genetic polymorphism in the SLCO1B1 Gene is a risk factor for the development of
SIM in Jordanian patients.
KERJASAMA ANTAR DAERAH DALAM HAL PENGELOLAAN PELAYANAN PUBLIK DAN KAITANNYA DENGAN PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH (PAD) (Studi Kasus Kerjasama Pemerintah Kota Surabaya dengan Pemerintah Kabupaten Sidoarjo dalam Pengelolaan Terminal Purabaya)
Authors: Husna Vina Zahirotul
Published: August 2020

Diadakannya kerjasama pada hakekatnya sangat penting karena kerjasama dalam hal ini adalah sebuah interaksi yang bersifat dinamis untuk mencapai tujuan bersama. Pemerintah Kota Surabaya dan Pemerintah Kabupaten Sidoarjo telah bersepakat untuk melakukan kerjasama dalam hal pelayanan dan penyediaan serta pengelolaan terminal purabaya untuk kepentingan publik. Hal ini bertujuan salah satunya adalah untuk mengisi konsep pengembangan wilayah GERBANGKERTOSUSILA. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif. Metode analisis data dilakukan dengan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, penarikan kesimpulan atau verifikasi data. Kerjasama yang dilakukan oleh kedua daerah ini menghasilkan dampak yang positif salah satunya adalah berdampak pada peningkatan Pendapatan Asli Daerah kedua daerah yang bekerjasama.
As cores nas obras de Antonio Peticov
Authors: Gaeta Irene Pereira
Published: August 2020

Este artigo busca fazer uma leitura da obra de Antonio Peticov à luz da psicologia analítica. Jung considerava a imaginação como uma das principais funções da psique, isto é, ela é a expressão direta da atividade vital e uma forma pela qual a energia psíquica manifesta-se na consciência. É pela fantasia que o homem é capaz de lançar-se em um processo de simbolização, de maneira a tornar-se um criador inesgotável de novas possibilidades culturais. A psique, ao encher-se de imagens em um fluxo contínuo, dá amplitude à experiência exterior. Desse modo, a obra de Peticov emerge como uma fotografia do inconsciente, revelando seus aspectos pessoais e coletivos. Contextualizada dentro de um tempo histórico, ela nos fornece uma leitura do movimento de seu tempo, do zeitgeist, ou seja, do espírito da época, e pode também ser prospectiva, nos indicando o que está por vir.
A Telemonitoring and Hybrid Virtual Coaching Solution “CAir” for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Gross Christoph , Kohlbrenner Dario , Clarenbach Christian F , Ivankay Adam , Brunschwiler Thomas , Nordmann Yves , v Wangenheim Florian
Published: September 2020

Background

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common disorders in the world. COPD is characterized by airflow obstruction, which is not fully reversible. Patients usually experience breathing-related symptoms with periods of acute worsening and a substantial decrease in the health-related quality-of-life. Active and comprehensive disease management can slow down the progressive course of the disease and improve patients’ disabilities. Technological progress and digitalization of medicine have the potential to make elaborate interventions easily accessible and applicable to a broad spectrum of patients with COPD without increasing the costs of the intervention.

Objective

This study aims to develop a comprehensive telemonitoring and hybrid virtual coaching solution and to investigate its effects on the health-related quality of life of patients with COPD.

Methods

A monocentric, assessor-blind, two-arm (intervention/control) randomized controlled trial will be performed. Participants randomized to the control group will receive usual care and a CAir Desk (custom-built home disease-monitoring device to telemonitor disease-relevant parameters) for 12 weeks, without feedback or scores of the telemonitoring efforts and virtual coaching. Participants randomized to the intervention group will receive a CAir Desk and a hybrid digital coaching intervention for 12 weeks. As a primary outcome, we will measure the delta in the health-related quality of life, which we will assess with the St. George Respiratory Questionnaire, from baseline to week 12 (the end of the intervention).

Results

The development of the CAir Desk and virtual coach has been completed. Recruitment to the trial started in September 2020. We expect to start data collection by December 2020 and expect it to last for approximately 18 months, as we follow a multiwave approach. We expect to complete data collection by mid-2022 and plan the dissemination of the results subsequently.

Conclusions

To our knowledge, this is the first study investigating a combination of telemonitoring and hybrid virtual coaching in patients with COPD. We will investigate the effectiveness, efficacy, and usability of the proposed intervention and provide evidence to further develop app-based and chatbot-based disease monitoring and interventions in COPD.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT04373070; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04373070

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/20412
Desain Water Quality Control pada Otomatisasi Kincir Air dan Penggantian Air Tambak Udang Menggunakan Software Cx-Programmer yang Terintegrasi dengan Programmable Logic Controler (PLC) CPM1A
Authors: Klarawati Rimas Dwi , Pauzi Gurum Ahmad , Surtono Arif
Published: September 2020

Telah direalisasikan Desain Water Quality Control pada Otomatisasi Kincir Air dan Penggantian Air Tambak Udang menggunakan Software Cx-One yang Terintegrasi dengan Programmable Logic Controler (PLC) CPM1A. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahuisistemotomatisasiwater Quality Controlyang mengoperasikan relay output/aktuator yaitu pompa dan kincir. Sensor input (Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Salinitas, pH dan suhu) dari pembacaan sensor diubah kedalam bentuk relay, sehingga yang diterima PLC berupa nilai 0 dan 1. Kemudian diproses oleh PLC dan menghasilkan keputusan 0 dan 1 pada relay output. PLC akanmenerimasinyal input danmengendalikaninstrumentasi output sertamelaksanakantugassesuaidenganperintah program yang dibuat. Apabila nilai input mencapai referensi yang telah diberikan, maka PLC akan  mengeksekusi program  mengaktifkan relay output (pompa dan kincir). Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa  nilai Salinitas, pH dan suhu dalam keadaan normal sehingga aktuator pompa dalam keadaan OFF. Sedangkan pada nilai sensor input Dissolved Oxygen (DO) dalam keadaan ON ketika nilai Dissolved Oxygen<4 ppm  yaitu 3.39 ppm – 3.93 ppm sehingga aktuator kincir  bermode ON.
Arduino-Based Controller for Sequence Development of Automated Manufacturing System
Authors: Khaleel Shahad Sarmad , Salloom Maher Yahya , Shammari Ahmed M.
Published: September 2020

It has become necessary to change from a traditional system to an automated system in production processes, because it has high advantages. The most important of them is improving and increasing production. But there is still a need to improve and develop the work of these systems.

The objective of this work is to study time reduction by combining multiple sequences of operations into one process. To carry out this work, the pneumatic system is designed to decrease\ increase the time of the sequence that performs a pick and place process through optimizing the sequences based on the obstacle dimensions. Three axes are represented using pneumatic cylinders that move according to the sequence used. The system is implemented and controlled to carry an object from one position to another. The movement of the system is controlled using three linear potentiometers, which are connected to an analog input of the microcontroller to feed the value of the pneumatic rod distance. To achieve the best path of the product moving, it is necessary to compare among several sequences. . The results show the sequences that compared with the reference under fixed speed, such as sequence that has been developed by combining two axes, and then the system path time has been reduced in taking the product from one place to another. Therefore, some factories need to reduce the sequences and thus reduce the time to transfer the product.
Politics of Land and Agrarian Reforms in Africa: Examining the Challenges and Solutions
Authors: M. Ang’anyo Onyango , Leiro Letangule S.
Published: August 2020

Land reforms fell out of favour with donors from the early 1970s—nonetheless, sporadic efforts to redistribute land continue. These reforms stemmed from shifts in the domestic balance of power between landowners and landless workers and peasants, which were quite independent of donor policies. Whereas the geographical context and individual country strategies may be new, the range of land reforms measures being adopted and the implementation problems encountered are not. The standard argument for tenure reforms centres on the role of uncertainty in discouraging investment on land that is held without long-term security. Land title that enhances such security may induce investment and productivity increases both from the demand side, as farmers become more certain of reaping the benefits of investment in the future; and from the supply side, by affording farmers better access to credit. The paper recommends that solutions to land and agrarian reforms in Africa should seek to achieve, in their broadest sense, reforms that entail a wide spectrum of options such as land claims, acquisition and distribution of land, access to land for certain purposes, land use planning, infrastructure development, farming and commercial support, resettlement programmes, security of tenure and training.
Behavioral and Emotional Factors Identifying Dental Students’ Academic Performance and Depression Tendency in Japan
Authors: Lee Jung-Hui
Published: August 2020

This study primarily aimed to identify the mechanism through which behavioral and emotional factors relate to Japanese dental students’ academic performance, and secondarily to explain which emotional and behavioral factors and academic performance are related to dental students’ depression. A questionnaire survey was administered to 92 first-year undergraduate dental students during the 2018 academic year at a Japanese university. Regarding the mechanism of students’ academic performance, results of path analysis revealed that procrastination behavior positively affected emotional irritation and emotional irritation negatively affected academic performance. Correlation analysis revealed that depression tendency was positively related to emotional irritation and procrastination behavior. This study shows that undergraduate dental students’ stable emotion (lack of irritation) is likely associated with their academic success and their psychological health. Hence, to aid in the reduction of dental students’ depression and to improve their academic performance, we propose that educators should display acceptance of students’ emotions as an alternative to suggesting solutions from their own viewpoint.
MATHEMATICAL CONTENT ON STEM ACTIVITIES
Authors: Lasa Aitzol , Abaurrea Jaione , Iribas Haritz
Published: August 2020

In this paper, a number of STEM educational proposals are systematically analyzed from the lens of mathematics education. An extensive innovation project was implemented during the 2019/2020 academic year in a pilot study carried out in Schools and Teacher Training Programs in Navarre (Spain), comprising a bibliographical and source analysis as a previous step to characterize the existing material, and ultimately to design and test STEM projects at different educational levels from the point of view of mathematical education. All activities belong to international publications and widely used and contrasted web repositories, and seize the usual interval of compulsory education, i.e., from the beginning of Primary School (age 6/7) to the end of Secondary School (age 15/16). The findings draw a panorama of STEM activities where mathematics is mostly utilitarian, numbers and units are functionally used to measure quantities of magnitudes, and geometric contents serve the purpose of modeling a technological prototype. As it turns out, some STEM-labelled activities do not fulfill their principles and fundamental purposes. In lower levels, there is a common confusion between STEM activities and science laboratory projects; in higher levels, complex mathematical content could appear. Even though some activities are guided science laboratory projects, it is concluded that most STEM activities have the potential of a-didactical situations, i.e., contexts where students put into practice their personal problem-solving techniques before teachers formalize the mathematical content.
Jogo como estratégia de ensino: tematizando a prática de lutas na escola
Authors: Pereira Marcos Paulo Vaz de Campos , Marinho Alcyane , Folle Alexandra , Mota Íris Dantas da , Farias Gelcemar Oliveira
Published: August 2020

O objetivo do estudo é identificar o processo de ensino das lutas por meio do jogo nas aulas de Educação Física escolar. Foram entrevistados seis professores de Educação Física. Na análise de conteúdo, foram elencadas as categorias: conhecimento do professor sobre o conteúdo lutas; jogo como uma estratégia de ensino; e sistematização do conteúdo lutas. Os resultados apresentaram o jogo como uma estratégia de ensino por meio de jogos de oposição, das dimensões dos conteúdos, da dimensão atitudinal e somente pelo jogo. O jogo na escola se torna um meio apropriado para tematizar lutas na escola, vistas suas potencialidades no desenvolvimento integral do aluno e no trato pedagógico do professor.
Novos olhares sobre gênero e sexualidade: transformações advindas de um curso de formação docente
Authors: Dos Santos Beatriz Rodrigues Lino , Souza Marcos Lopes de
Published: August 2020

Este artigo objetivou analisar as marcas construídas por professoras participantes de um curso de formação sobre diversidade de gênero e sexual desenvolvido por uma universidade estadual baiana. Apoiamo-nos na vertente pós-estruturalista e realizamos entrevistas semiestruturadas com cinco docentes egressas do curso e atuantes na educação básica. Percebemos que as professoras construíram um olhar mais sensível sobre as questões de gênero e sexualidade, contestando o preconceito internalizado e sentindo-se impulsionadas para esses debates na escola, embora requeiram novas aprendizagens.
Perbandingan Teknik Aerasi dan Ultrasonikasi Gelasi Ionik Nanopartikel Deksametason Natrium Fosfat
Authors: Nugroho Bambang Hernawan , Wardhani Multi Tri , Suparmi Suparmi
Published: September 2020

Alginate, a biocompatible and biodegradable natural polymer, has been widely used as a drug molecular carrier using ionic gelation methods (crosslinking). One of the factors that must be taken into account in its preparation is the mechanical effect. The purpose of this study was to explain the preparation process and the characteristics of the calcium alginate crosslinkers as dexamethasone sodium phosphate carriers with low energy and high energy techniques. Nanosuspension is made in six formulas using 3 techniques: low energy (aeration), high energy (ultrasonication), low and high energy (aeration and ultrasonication) with a fixed concentration of dexamethasone sodium phosphate and sodium alginate, that is 0,2% and 0,1%, with 0,02% and 0,2% of calcium chloride. Determination of particle size, zeta potential, and morphology of nanoparticles using Particle Size Analyzer (PSA) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). Determination of encapsulation efficiency using UV/Vis spectrophotometer and statistical analysis using MANOVA test. Synthesis of nanosuspension using a combination of low and high energy (aeration and ultrasonication) results in the most optimal characteristics with particle size value of 352.90 ± 6.10 nm, homogenized polydispersity index (0,52 ± 0,04), optimal potential zeta -44,40 ± 0,4 mV, the encapsulation efficiency of 49,5 - 74,8% and spherical particle shape. It can be concluded that the preparation using a combination of low and high energy is the most optimal preparation result.
Efek Iritasi Sabun Mandi Batang Mengandung Susu Produk Usaha Kecil Menengah di Kota Cimahi
Authors: Vikasari Suci Nar , Hermanto Faizal , Simatupang Elivas , Sutjiatmo Afifah Bambang , Sutarna Titta Hartyana , Puspadewi Ririn , Rachmawan Lucky , Haq Fahmy Ahsanul
Published: September 2020

One of the ways to increase profit in small and medium business (UKM) in Cimahi is by diversifying its products, through manufacturing of bar soap derived from cow's milk from UKM. The requirement of bath soap is proper acidity (pH) level, otherwise it will make the skin dry, itchy or even increase irritation. Therefore, this in vivo non-clinical irritation evaluation is conducted to evaluate the effects of bar soap produced by UKM in Cimahi according to the guidelines in rat test animals. The animals is divided into five groups and exposed to soap for four hours. Five soap samples is obtained from UKM in Cipageran area, Cimahi. Observations is made at the hours of 1, 4, 24, 48, and 72 hours after exposure and is continued for 14 days. The measured parameters is erythema and edema, and the primary irritation index. The results showed that bar soap containing cow milk produced by UKM in Cimahi did not cause erythema and edema. Primary irritation index of all bath soap samples was 0.0 . It can be concluded that soap bars containing cow's milk produced by Cimahi City UKM including into the category of very mild irritation (negligigle).
Homenagem à Professora Sonia Ranincheski
Authors: Prestes Anita Leocadia , Neves Abilio Afonso Baeta , McManus Concepta , Schmidt Benício V. , Maybury-Lewis Biorn , Sena Caridad Massón , Negri Camilo , Busnello Flávio Marcelo , Ávila Nuria Rodríguez , CESPRI Equipe , Sobral Fernanda A. da Fonseca , Batallion Gilles , Fraga Ana Paula , Mendonça Carla , Beal Luana Isabelle , Bittencourt Marielli , Baquero Marcello
Published: September 2020

Textos de Homenagem à professora Sonia Ranincheski
«Det der er ikke representativt for en barnehagehverdag» – en utforsking av forskeren som konstruktør av «utopiske» undersøkelsessituasjoner
Authors: Ilje-Lien Johanne
Published: August 2020

I denne artikkelen undersøker forfatteren potensialer og etiske utfordringer knyttet til det å skreddersy optimale undersøkelsessituasjoner i barnehageforskning. Artikkelen tar utgangspunkt i en estetikkbasert undersøkelse i tre barnehager, hvor iscenesettelse av rom og materialer var planlagt som estetisk impuls for tre ansatte og et lite utvalg barns formgivende utforsking. Forholdet forsker–deltaker undersøkes med bakgrunn i en av deltakernes uttalte frustrasjon over hvordan rammevilkårene for samspill i undersøkelsessituasjonene sto i kontrast til den barnehagehverdagen han praktiserte i. Ved å tenke med psykolingvisten Julia Kristevas teorier om den Fremmede, det semiotiske og abjeksjon utforsker artikkelforfatteren forholdet mellom deltakernes frustrasjon over de metodiske valgene og forskerens egne reaksjoner på disse. Intensjonen med artikkelen er å drøfte hvilke implikasjoner Kristevas teorier kan ha for hvordan vi forstår de etiske og affektive virkningene av forskeren som endringsagent gjennom pedagogisk forskning.
English abstract
“That doesn’t represent the day-to-day life in preschools” – an exploration of the researcher as a constructor of “utopian” research situations
In this article the author examines the potentials and ethical challenges related to researchers tailoring the ideal research settings for their studies. The article draws on an arts-based study in which the researcher prepared the room and materials as an impulse for three preschool teachers and a small group of children’s aesthetic explorations. The researcher-participant relationship is investigated on the basis of one of the participant’s stated frustrations with how the framework of the study stood in contrast to his everyday practice. Drawing on psycholinguist Julia Kristeva’s theoretical concepts of the Foreigner, the semiotic and the abject, the author investigates the relationship between the participant’s frustration with the methodological choices and the researcher’s reaction to these. The article aims to discuss the implications of Kristeva’s theories for our understanding of the ethical and affective effects of the researcher as an agent of transformation trough pedagogical research.
‘Learning by talking?’ – The role of local line leadership in organisational learning
Authors: Sønsthagen Anne Grethe , Glosvik Øyvind
Published: August 2020

Organisational learning is the topic addressed in this qualitative comparative case study. The purpose is to investigate the role of local line leadership in professional development processes. Two kindergartens participating in the Norwegian national in-service programme Competence for Diversity were studied. A combination of inductive and deductive analyses led us to introduce two dimensions: leading contextual interplay, with proactive and reactive values, and practice development, with fragmented and integrated values. One of the kindergartens appeared to have organised the professional development process more productively than the other, and the findings point to a combination of integrating dialogues on practice, and proactive managers as possible keys to understanding kindergartens as learning organisations. The model seems to capture, to some extent, the holistic view of the learning organisation as a structured relationship between individual and collective learning. The managerial role as local line leader stands out as important for understanding learning in this type of organisation.
As narrativas dos educadores sociais
Authors: Bonifácio Evangelina , Baptista Isabel
Published: August 2020

Este texto agora apresentado constitui-se como o resultado de um estudo realizado junto de um grupo de educadores sociais portugueses, em que se procurou aferir a forma como estes profissionais da intervenção socioeducativa percecionam, conceptualizam e verbalizam os problemas e os dilemas éticos emergentes do seu quotidiano profissional. Para este efeito, recorremos a uma estratégia de investigação qualitativa assente na recolha de narrativas produzidas por estes profissionais, em alinhamento com os pressupostos de natureza concetual e metodológicos trabalhados no âmbito do Projeto Europeu de Ética Social, que evidenciou uma conceção de ética prática de natureza eminentemente relacional. Tal como será sublinhado, os resultados evidenciam necessidades de formação ético-deontológica específicas, acentuando, em particular, as exigências de deliberação prática.
Primer estudio sobre fraccionamiento de fósforo en sedimentos supramareales del estuario de Bahía Blanca (Argentina)
Authors: Spetter Carla Vanesa , Fernández Eleonora Marisel , Abasto Benjamin , Perez Andrea Cecilia , Cuadrado Diana G. , Freije Rubén Hugo
Published: August 2020

Estuarine sediments play a key role in the processes of nutrient remineralization; among them, phosphorus (P) is an essential element for life. In this work, we evaluated the levels of P in sediments of the surface layer (S: 0-5mm depth) and sub-surface layer (SS: 5-10mm depth) of the low supratidal plain of Puerto Rosales (middle zone of the Bahía Blanca estuary, Argentina). This is also the first study of P speciation in this area. In order to assess the relationship among physico-chemical parameters and the different fractions of P analyzed, we determined granulometric composition, percentage of moisture and organic matter, pH, Eh and temperature in the sediments. The results showed high levels of total P (up to 1.055 mg P g-1 dw) and there were no significant differences between layers, reflecting the ability of these sediments to retain native and / or anthropogenic P. In general, P tended to remain as P linked to phosphate minerals of Ca and as refractory or residual P (40% and 35%, and 20% and 31% in S and SS, respectively). The granulometric composition of the sediment would favor the retention of P while the flood would be affecting it, especially in the fraction corresponding to the labile o adsorbed P (11% and 23% for S and SS, respectively). In both layers, the variability observed in the proportions of P-Fe and the moderately labile P seems to be related to the dissolution of PO43- and its diffusion towards the water column through porewater.
Strategy of Social Fund Distribution in ACT-MRI Parepare
Authors: Amiruddin Muhammad Majdy , Haq Islamul , Nasir Nur Alviana , Hasana Nur
Published: August 2020

This study aims to analyze the philanthropic fund allocation strategy implemented by the Aksi Cepat Tanggap with the Masyarakat Relawan Indonesia (ACT-MRI) of Parepare. The approach in this research is a qualitative approach with a case study research design. The results showed that philanthropic funds collected by MRI of Parepare City would be distributed into four main programs, intense programs, compensation for the poor of the MSR system (Mobile System Resecue), assistance in the  goods to money transformation and  Direct Delivery of aid funds to recipients. The distribution adapted diversivication strategy. This research is expected to be a reference to the management and volunteers to improve cooperation with the government and educational institutions. Cooperation with the government is needed so that the intense program and MSR can run more optimally without overlapping interests. Educational institutions can make a contribution in the form of volunteers so that human resources can be guaranteed
Self-reported tooth and implant prognosis evaluation based on radiographic bone loss: a cross sectional study
Authors: Clark-Perry Danielle , Baybrook Jaimie , Catunda Raisa , Levin Liran
Published: August 2020

Introduction: Tooth prognosis evaluation involves continual assessments to guide patient-centered treatment plans. This means that the tooth prognosis may dictate whether a tooth is restored, extracted, or maintained.

Aim of study: The aim of this work was to evaluate current trends in tooth prognosis evaluation based on radiographic bone loss amongst dental practitioners.

Material and Methods: A survey including demographic questions and ten radiographs (vertical bitewings or peri-apical) showing bone loss around teeth and implants were distributed to dental practitioners. Practitioners were asked to determine the prognosis of the tooth or implant and suggest a percentage describing the likelihood of the tooth or implant surviving for ten years.

Results: One of the ten radiographs provided for assessment was given good to fair prognosis by 100% of the participants. Only three out of the ten radiographs presented had strong suggestions for tooth retention. Recommendation for extraction by dental practitioners varied from 1-66% across the radiographs. Furthermore, practitioners predicted a 0% chance of ten-year survival for many of the teeth.

Conclusions: Assessing prognosis based on radiographs only, is insufficient and clinical data provides invaluable information to establishing tooth prognosis. Dental professionals should understand that compromised teeth can outlive dental implants and our role as dental professionals is to prevent and treat oral diseases to preserve the dentition as long as possible.
Nitzschia taikiensis sp. nov. (Bacillariophyta) – a new brackish diatom from the Toberi River marsh in the eastern Hokkaido, Japan
Authors: Chiba Takashi , Nishimura Yuichi , Horie Yoshifumi , Tuji Akihiro
Published: August 2020

Nitzschia taikiensis sp. nov. is a brackish diatom species found in the Toberi River marsh, eastern Hokkaido, Japan. This species has characteristics similar to Nitzschia subamphioxoides Hustedt, which was originally described by Hustedt in 1959. In the present study, we conducted a comparative morphological analysis of N. taikiensis and N. subamphioxoides. The obtained results showed that they are different species. Sampling sites of N. taikiensis were located in salt marsh environments with very low salinity (1-5‰), acidic pH (5.2-5.9) and high mud content (95.0-97.5%). Identification of this species was relatively easy based on LM and SEM image analysis of its frustule features, such as the external form and stria density. This species has not been previously reported in Japan, which could be attributed to the reduction or loss of Japanese freshwater and salt marsh environments in the coastal areas, resulting from urban and industrial development.
Estimation of the Adherence of Mortars Using Ultrasound
Authors: Khaldi Nacera , Belachia Mouloud , Benouis Abdelhalim
Published: August 2020

Mortars are subjected to severe external stresses such as freezing, thawing, and drying during their lifetime. These stresses can lead to a loss of adhesion between the support and the mortar. The strength of the substrates with respect to their ability to receive a coating (mortar) is characterized in particular by the value of minimum tear resistance of the surface to be coated. In this work, the use of a non-destructive method which is both fast and easy to implement is employed to evaluate this support-mortar adhesion. The first method is based on the measurement of the velocities of the surface ultrasonic waves and the second by tearing tests using a specific dynamometer. The determination of the adhesion strength concerned two different supports (concrete beam and masonry block) coated with two types of mortar (a prepared cement mortar and a ready-to-use mortar) with two different thicknesses for each mortar (1 and 2 cm, respectively). The results of the two methods are then correlated for an estimation of the adhesion of the mortars.
Analysis of Root System Architecture Affected by Swarming Behavior
Authors: Li Songyang , Yu Wenqi , Liu Xiaodong , Wang Miao
Published: August 2020

The root system architecture (RSA) displays complex morphological characteristics because of diverse root growth behaviors. Recent studies have revealed that swarming behavior among roots is particularly important for RSA to adapt to environmental stimuli. However, few models are proposed to simulate RSA based on swarming behavior of roots. To analyze plasticity of RSA affected by swarming behavior, we propose viewing it as a swarm of single roots. A swarming behavior model is proposed by considering repulsion, alignment, and preference of individual single roots. Then, the swarming behavior model is integrated into a simple and generic RSA model (called ArchiSimple). Lastly, characteristics of RSA affected by swarming behavior model and non-swarming behavior model are compared and analyzed under three different virtual soil sets. The characteristics of RSA (such as primary root length, lateral root length, lateral roots, and resource uptake) are significantly promoted by swarming behavior. Root system distributions can also be greatly affected by swarming behavior. These results show that root foraging and exploration in soil can be regarded as collective behavior of individual single root.
Control of Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Crop Using Siam Weed (Chromolaena odorata) Compost Manure
Authors: Abolusoro Stephen A. , Adekiya Aruna Olasekan , Aremu Charity , Ige Sunday , Izuogu Nkechi B. , Abolusoro Patricial F. , Erere Avwerosuo , Obaniyi Samuel
Published: August 2020

A field experiment was conducted at Landmark University Omu-Aran, Nigeria from June to November 2017 and repeated at the same time in the year 2018 on a nematode infested soil to evaluate the effects of different amounts of Siam weed compost on the performance of root-knot nematode (RKN) infested tomato. The compost was applied a week before planting as soil amendment at the amount of 0.0, 0.5, 1.5, and 2.0 t·ha−1, while carbofuran was applied at the rate of 3.0 kg·ha−1. Four weeks old tomato seedlings cultivar ‘Roma VF’, which is susceptible to RKN, was transplanted to already prepared soil. Results of the experiment showed that the compost, especially in the amount 2 t·ha−1 and carbofuran at 3 kg·ha−1, brought about significant reduction of the population of RKN in soil and roots, and a significant increase in the growth and yield of tomato. The result of the experiment showed that Siam compost can be used for the managing root-knot nematodes in tomato cultivation, as an environmentally safe factor.
Application of Mineral Water from Geothermal Source for Fermentation of Beetroot
Authors: Wrzodak Anna , Szwejda-Grzybowska Justyna
Published: August 2020

The aim of the study was evaluation of water from geothermal source Uniejów for spontaneous fermentation of red beetroot, assuming that beetroot values in combination with highly mineralized water will lead to innovative products with excellent organoleptic properties and potentially higher pro-health activity in comparison to the products available in the market. In the result, the use of geothermal water allowed to obtain fermented beet cubes and juice characterized by high sensory quality, unique mineral aftertaste, very good flesh firmness and viscosity. A significant impact on the physicochemical characteristics and sensory quality had the original quality of cultivar, which was evaluated higher for ‘Wodan F1’ than for ‘Alto F1’. There were no significant differences in the contents of the selected compounds depending on the type of water, except for cubic texture, which was higher evaluated after fermentation in geothermal water.
Effects of Aluminum Sulphate, Ethanol, Sucrose and their Combination on the Longevity and Physiological Properties of Rose (Rosa hybrida L.) Cut Flowers
Authors: Gebremedhin Hailay
Published: August 2020

Cut rose stems were pretreated for 24 h with various compounds before being stored in Chrysal solution. Two experiments were conducted to study the effects of different concentrations of aluminum sulphate, ethanol and sucrose in preservative solutions and their combination on flower longevity and post-harvest physiological properties of rose (Rosa hybrida L.) cut flowers cultivars ‘Red Sky’ and ‘Blizzard’. The first experiment aimed to determine the optimum concentration of aluminum sulphate used as a biocide (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5 g·dm−3), ethanol used as a biocide and anti-ethylene factor (0, 4, 8, 12%) and sucrose used as a source of energy (0, 10, 20, 30 g·dm−3). In the second experiment, the most effective concentrations were cumulated in combinations of pretreatment solutions. Single use of chemicals: 0.5 g·dm−3 aluminum sulphate, 4% ethanol and 20 g·dm−3 sucrose extended the longevity of both cultivars by 17, 18 and 19%, respectively as compared to deionized water. In the second experiment, the preservative solution containing all three chemicals at optimal concentrations extended cut flower longevity by 30% compared to deionized water. ‘Blizzard’ has lost its commercial value by 6.6% of the time earlier than ‘Red Sky’. Generally, using a biocide, anti-ethylene and source of energy in a pretreatment solution can maintain the high quality of the cut rose flowers and their vase life.
Use of Reverse Engineering and Additive Printing in the Reconstruction of Gears
Authors: Palka Dorota
Published: August 2020

Despite the very rapid technological development, the general concept of mechanical devices has not changed. Still, the most common element of these devices are gears, whose range of use is very wide. There are both technological and historical considerations for the reconstruction of gears and other elements. In particular, this applies to spare parts for technical facilities that are not available on the market or service costs are too high. Contemporary reconstruction is called Reverse Engineering, which offers tools that allow transformation of an existing object through a virtual model into the final real product. Modern production engineering is based on innovative CAD – Computer Aided Designed design methods and computer-aided manufacturing technologies, CAM – Computer Aided Manufacturing. The rapid development of 3D CAD systems has led to the development of solutions to obtain the designed object, already at the development stage. Such a solution is the Rapid Prototyping method, designed for fast, precise and repeatable production of machine components. Widespread use and growing interest in the use of additive printing influenced the development of this technology. The purpose of the article is to present the practical application of the Reverse Engineering method and 3D printing in the reconstruction of gears. The object of research is the real gear, which has been reconstructed using Reverse Engineering and 3D printing. The article presents the basic assumptions of the methods used and the methodology for conducting reconstruction work. FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) technology was used for the research. The results obtained are a real example of the practical application of the presented methods. At the same time, they create great opportunities for their wider use.
Integrated Commercialization Model of Research and Development Project Results
Authors: Malec Małgorzata , Stańczak Lilianna , Ricketts Brian
Published: August 2020

The need to undertake research work on the commercialization of results from scientific research and development projects emerged from the Author’s professional experience as well as the incomprehensive literature on the role of Polish research institutes in the process of technology transfer and commercialization of innovative solutions, in particular in the case of mining machinery and equipment. From the available literature, the commercialization of research results and technology transfer are analyzed from the perspectives of academia and entrepreneurs, but there is no analysis of this challenge from the perspective of the research institutes which create the majority of innovative solutions implemented in Poland. The research results presented in this article identify and highlight not only the main factors which facilitate knowledge transfer in the widest sense, but also the barriers which should be overcome. An integrated commercialization model of research results, developed by the Author, is described in the article. Some examples of other models, used to assess innovative technology transfer processes, i.e. Transfer model of the Cracow University of Technology, Jolly’s model, United model (science + market), Trzmielak’s linear – subsequent model, Network – interactive model and IpOp model, are also presented. Special attention is paid to the process of generating innovative ideas and to the area of efficient project management. Based on the integrated model, practical management recommendations for the successful commercialization of innovative solutions are given. It is highlighted that the integrated model can be treated as a diagnostic tool, enabling an efficient assessment of the transfer of research results and commercialization of innovative solutions.
Methods for Computer Aiding the Configuration and Assessment of Auxiliary Mine Transportation Means
Authors: Tokarczyk Jarosław , Dudek Marek
Published: August 2020

Mine transportation of materials in underground mine workings is realized by mine underground railways as well as by suspended monorails or floor-mounted railway. Transportation is realized on tracks placed on the floor of working or on rails suspended to roadway support. Each transport operation must be preceded by a transport design project, made in accordance with obligatory legislation. A part of the project are traction calculations. Their implementation in a computer program allows for minimization of the possibility of errors during the configuration of suspended queues and conducting traction calculations, which consequently leads to improve the level of safety. The article discusses the modular Safe Trans Design system, supporting the design of auxiliary mine transportation. The system has been implemented in the mines of JSW S.A. The assumptions and structure of the system as well as algorithms of operation of the ‘configurator of transportation sets’ and ‘assessment and reporting module’ are presented. The method of creating an auxiliary mine transportation system project is presented. Safe Trans Design system is used in planning, organizational and training activities implemented as part of transport safety management in mining plants. Developed methods can be easily adapted to other legislations of hard coal producers’ countries, where suspended monorails are used in underground auxiliary mining transportation systems.
Hybrid forms of urban production through digitalisation? Trends and cases from North Rhine-Westphalia
Authors: Busch Hans-Christian , Mühl Caroline , Fuchs Martina , Fromhold-Eisebith Martina
Published: August 2020

Building on current debates on digitalisation and spatial development processes, this paper aims to explore to what extent digitally enhanced production technologies, such as Industry 4.0, enable the emergence of new forms of urban production. Based on theoretical and conceptual considerations, empirical insights are derived from 41 interviews conducted with experts in eight industrial cities in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The results indicate that the commercial application of new digital production technologies instigates novel forms of hybrid digital urban manufacturing which change patterns of previous value creation. The paper develops a more precise understanding of these value creation processes and the locational embeddedness of hybrid digital urban manufacturing.
BIO-BANDING from concept to practice in sports
Authors: Stănilă Alexandra Mihaela , Lupşa Marius Matichescu , Stănilă Cătălin
Published: August 2020

Introduction: The bio-banding (BB) concept refers to the practice of grouping athletes based on attributes associated with growth and maturation instead of chronological age. Lately, the advantages and disadvantages of bio-banding are widely debated in the world of sports. Supporters of this method consider that this is a more correct way of grouping athletes giving greater equality in selection, training, and competition and so, decreasing the risk of injury. This paper

aims to increase awareness and interest in bio-banding and for this reason, we analyzed the existent evidence on this topic to highlight the benefits, implications, limitations, importance, and impediments when it comes to applying it in the sports field.

Methods: For the literature review, we used Google Academic as a search engine and bio-banding as the main keyword. We chose to document this concept only regarding boys because approaching both genders is much more complex if we take into account the differences in terms of growth and maturation. To have a clear line of research, we chose to study this concept in terms of applicability in football, being a sport that is highly popular in our country.

Results: After the primary analysis we selected a total of 20 relevant studies that were analyzed and discussed to establish and highlight the advantages and disadvantages of this method of selection and grouping in sports.

Conclusion: Bio-banding can be a missing jigsaw of the training for youth athletes but further longitudinal studies are needed in order to clarify the advantages of bio-banding use.
Self-esteem and perception of stress in adults who practice and do not practice sports
Authors: Varga Mihaela Giorgiana
Published: August 2020

Introduction: In adulthood, the stages of personality formation and definition continue. This represents the age of full assertion and achievement of individuality, both professionally and in terms of self-devaluation. Also, during this period, physical effort becomes an important factor in maintaining and balancing all body functions.

The aim of the paper consists of a comparative analysis of the personality of adults who practice sports activities and of those who do not practice sports activities.

Methods: in order to achieve the proposed objectives, two questionnaires were used to identify the level of stress and self-esteem in people involved in research, who practice sports and who do not practice sports.

Results: We found that people who practice sports activities have a high self-esteem, compared to those who do not practice sports activities. Also, concerning the same subjects, the level of stress is higher in people who do not practice a sport, compared to those who practice a sport.

Conclusions: We consider that this study is useful for all people who want to practice sports, to realize the physical and mental benefits.
Effect of import decisions in Turkey on the red meat sector
Authors: AKIN Ahmet Cumhur , ARİKAN Mehmet Saltuk , ÇEVRİMLİ Mustafa Bahadır
Published: August 2020

The products obtained as a result of animal production has an essential place within the food products from the point of the consumers. Increasing populatıon and rising socio-economical welfare level in Turkey gradually increase demand for such products. Although all red meat in Turkey is met from cattle and small cattle, %88 of the existing demand is met from beef meat. Not being able to meet the demand to beef meat by production and the increases occurred at the prices has caused to point the red meat as one of the main actors in the public opinion. An effort is made to eliminate through import the insufficiency in supply of beef meat since 2010. Purpose of this study is to examine the reflections of the state interventions, policies and support applications on the red meat market to the sector and stockbreeders chronologically in the light of the debates in the public opinion. Although a total of 3.823.961 stockbreeding and butchery beef and 292.448 tons carcass and cut meat are imported to Turkey in the examined period, stability could not be provided in the market prices and the import-dependent applications has caused the stockbreeders to decrease their capacity or shut down. As a result, it is tried to provide a short term solution with red meat import decisions in red meat, but price stability cannot be provided.