bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
​Nutritional Quality and Storage Stability of Processed Biofortified Pearl Millet Varieties
Authors: Bajaj Aashima , Sangwan Veenu , Rani Varsha , Kawatra Asha , Suthar Reena
Published: August 2021

Background: Poor shelf life and nutrient availability is a limiting factor in adoption of pearl millet. It can be addressed by indigenous processing like malting, blanching and roasting. This study delineates outcome of processing on protein, fat, ash, nutrient digestibility and storage stability of biofortified pearl millet varieties. Methods: Unprocessed, malted, blanched and roasted millet grains’ flour was analysed and compared for protein, fat, ash and nutrient digestibility. To assess storage stability, flours were stored at 25 ± 1°C at 40 ± 2% RH and fat acidity and per oxide values analysed at an interval of 10 days. Result: It was found that the protein and fat contents of flours decreased on processing. Blanched and roasted flours possessed more ash compared to malted flour. The amount of fat and ash in HC-20 was significantly more than that of Dhanshakti variety. Digestibilities of protein and starch, of processed flours improved significantly and maximum improvement was exhibited by malted flours followed by roasted and blanched. The fat acidity and peroxide value of stored flours increased and this increase was more in unprocessed compared to processed flours. The findings of this study can be useful for augmenting the nutritional and keeping quality of pearl millet.
Persistence of Infection with Gastrointestinal Nematodes during the Fattening of Hair Lambs Supplemented with Virginiamycin
Authors: Ponce-Covarrubias J.L. , González E.C. García y , Mejía-Delgadillo M.A. , González-Garduño R. , Soni-Guillermo E. , Ibáñez-Martínez A. , Valencia-Franco E.
Published: August 2021

Background: Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) are a common problem that affects sheep health and production. There are strategies that have been used to combat these opportunistic microorganisms: chemical agents, nutraceutical plants and nutritional management to reduce the parasite load in animals. Nutrition management can increase resilience, reducing parasitism and increasing immunity to parasites in sheep. Evaluate the persistence of the infection with gastrointestinal nematodes during the fattening of stabled sheep and supplemented with virginiamycin. Methods: 27 lambs of three months of age were distributed in three groups of nine lambs; a control group (CG) and two groups supplemented with virginiamycin powder at 10 and 15 mg/kg per body weight in the diet during 75 days. Result: The supplementation with 10 and 15 g of virginiamycin in lambs crosses Pelibuey x Dorper decreases the FEC count of T. colubriformis and Strongyles spp. on days 3 and 5 of the experimental period.
Character Association and Path Analysis for Yield Components and Biochemical Traits in Maize (Zea mays L.) Genotypes
Authors: Singh Prabhat Kumar , Sushma B. , Kumari Nidhi
Published: August 2021

Background: Grain yield is a complex character so direct selection for yield as such can be misleading. Keeping in view, the present study aimed to assess the path coefficient analysis with correlation coefficient technique to establish the direct and indirect relationship between the yield and its component. Methods: The present investigation carried out during kharif 2019 at Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha in randomized complete block design with 3 replication involving 20 maize genotypes. Data were collected from five randomly selected plnts on 20 agromorphic and biochemical traits. All the biochemical analysis estimated from leaf sample following standard procedure. Result: The traits shelled grain weight, cob diameter, number of grains per cob and anthesis silking interval were found to possess significant association in disirable direction with five ear weight at both genotypic and phenotypic levels. None of the biochemical trairts establishing significant positive association with yield. Highest positive direct effect on 5 ear weight was noticed by shelled grain weight (1.108) followed by phenols (0.115), internodal length (0.106) and days to 50 percent anthesis (0.102) indicating that the selection for these characters were likely to bring about an overall improvement in grain yield directly.
Study of IBA Containing Rooting Powder on Root Induction Behavior of Hardwood Cutting of Grape (Vitis vinifera L.)
Authors: . Maninderdeep , Singh Gurpreet
Published: August 2021

Background: Grapes are mostly propagated by hardwood cutting. Most of the time, auxin (Indole Butyric Acid) is used in liquid form. There are some problems associated with using auxin in liquid form viz. cell sap may exude from cutting end on dipping in solution that may lead to contamination, every time auxin solution should be freshly prepared etc. In order to address these problems, auxin hormone is used in powder form by using Talcum powder. Methods: In the present investigation, rooting powders containing different concentration of auxin were tried for root induction behavior. Approximately 15-20 cm long and 1-1.5 cm thick hardwood cuttings of grapes were taken. Result: The results indicates that grape cuttings treated with Indole Butyric Acid @ 3000 ppm in powder form was found to be best for root induction behavior. However, in most of the cases observations were at par with Indole Butyric Acid @ 2000 ppm (powder form) and with treatment @ 2000 ppm in liquid form but if we consider other benefits like long shelf life, no contamination etc. It can be concluded the rooting hormone in powder form should be considered better alternative to liquid form for root induction.
​Optimizing Cultivation Technique of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. under Tropical Climate
Authors: Sudrajad Heru , Widodo Harto , . Fauzi , Widiyastuti Yuli
Published: August 2021

Background: A high prevalence of global liver diseases compels the availability of affordable drugs with fewer side effects. Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. is being used as a traditional medicine for centuries to treat a range of liver and gallbladder disorders. In tropical regions especially in Indonesia, S. marianum is scarcely cultivated. Therefore, cultivation on a large scale to initiate the independency of providing domestic medicinal raw materials demand is needed. This research was conducted to find out a suitable method in producing silymarin from S. marianum by optimizing cultivation technique by using foliar fertilizer (FF) applied to different planting periods and various spacing protocols. Methods: The experiment of nine treatment packages consisted of a combination plant spacing (S) and foliar fertilizer/FF dosage (D) factors, also applied time of planting (P), were examined to obtain the highest silymarin content. This field study was designed using a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Result: The results showed that a combination of the plant spacing of 140 x 140 cm, FF of 2 mg per plant and planting period in May, obtained the best results in the silymarin content of 1.52 ± 0.07%. It also gave the highest estimated silymarin production per unit area that was 13.79 ± 1.42 kg.ha-1.
Closing England's Maths Attainment Gap through One-to-One Tutoring – Global Solutions
Authors: Gupta Sweta , Abouaziza Mohamed
Published: August 2021

In the aftermath of COVID-related school closures in the UK, students lost two months of learning, but the loss among the 1.7 million disadvantaged students has been much larger at seven months. This disadvantaged gap is almost entirely driven by maths attainment. One-to-one tutoring is proven to be effective at helping students catch up, but private tutoring is most likely to be taken up by children from affluent households, further widening the disadvantaged gap in learning. This report discusses the feasibility of an innovative tutoring delivery model that uses the global graduate market to deliver tutoring at a scale that can solve this problem and a price that schools can afford. While the report discusses the overall opportunity that the emerging market economies of South- and South-East Asia provide, it also presents the Third Space Learning model in Sri Lanka as a case study to investigate the practicalities of the global online tutoring model.
Endemic plants in the flora of Shutman (Sharri Mountain), Kosovo – an analysis of phytogeographical elements and life forms
Authors:   Agricultural University of Tirana, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Albania, Halilaj Haxhi , Kupe Lirika ,   Agricultural University of Tirana, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Albania, Bajrami Avdyl ,   Agricultural University of Tirana, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Albania, Icka Pirro ,   “Fan S. Noli” University of Korça, Faculty of Agriculture, Albania, Mala Xhavit ,   Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning – DAPK “Sharri Mountain”, Kosovo, Damo Robert ,   “Fan S. Noli” University of Korça, Faculty of Agriculture, Albania
Published: August 2021

This paper aims to present the diversity of endemic plants in the Shutman area and an analysis of chorological groups and life forms. The flora of Shutman comprises 31 endemic plant species. Among them, there are 20 Balkan endemics, 1 stenoendemic and 5 sub-endemic species. They belong to 20 genera and 13 families. The richest among the endemics are families Asteraceae and Caryophyllaceae, both with 4 species. All endemics are herbaceous perennials. Hemicryptophytes dominate among life forms, accounting for 58.06%. Most of the species are Balkan floristic elements (20 species or 64.52%), followed by Southeast European and South European floristic elements, both with 3 taxa (9.68%). A total of 27 species have national or international conservation status. Reporting of Ranunculus degenii Kümmerle & Jav. for the first time in Shutman makes this area the second distribution record of this plant in Kosovo.
Can Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Trichoptera (EPT) assemblage reflect nitrogen and phosphorus load in the riverine ecosystem?
Authors:   Hrvatske vode, Central Water Management Laboratory, Ulica Grada Vukovara 220, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia, Kladarić Lidija , Ćuk Renata ,   Hrvatske vode, Central Water Management Laboratory, Ulica Grada Vukovara 220, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia, Dukić Ivor ,   Faculty of Science in Split, Ruđera Boškovića 33, HR-21000 Split, Croatia, Popijač Aleksandar ,   Kopački rit Nature Park Public Institution, Mali Sakadaš 1, 31327 Kopačevo, Bilje, Croatia, Marinović Ruždjak Andrea ,   Hrvatske vode, Central Water Management Laboratory, Ulica Grada Vukovara 220, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Published: August 2021

The aim of this paper is to make a comparative analysis of benthic macroinvertebrate compositions in streams and rivers in Croatia with relation to different physical-chemical factors, especially nutrients. Samples were collected according to the AQEM method. At all the sites, 20 taxa were recorded of which Turbellaria, Gastropoda, Bivalvia, Oligochaeta, Hirudinea, Crustacea, Ephemeroptera, Odonata, Plecoptera, Heteroptera, Trichoptera, Coleoptera and Diptera were included in the present study. Water temperature mostly affected the composition of benthic macroinvertebrates to which it was inversely proportional. Nutrient enrichment, i.e., higher concentrations of ammonium, nitrates, nitrites, total nitrogen, orthophosphates and total phosphorus mostly affected Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Trichoptera and Diptera, by decreasing their diversity.
Further additions to the grass moth (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) fauna of Croatia
Authors:   Association Hyla, Lipovac I 7, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia, Koren Toni
Published: August 2021

Six species of grass moths (Crambidae) were recorded for the first time in Croatia. Chilo luteellus, Chilo pulverosellus and Thopeutis galleriellus were recorded in the Neretva River delta, showing the importance and great biodiversity of this Ramsar site, one of the largest Mediterranean wetlands. Euchromius rayatellus was recorded near Žmanska Lakes, a wetland area on Island Dugi otok. Two montane species were also recorded for the first time in the country, Catoptria combinella from Mt. Risnjak and Udea cyanalis from four montane areas across Croatia. The known range of occurrence of each of the recorded species in the Balkan peninsula is accordingly expanded. The discovery of these species shows the need for additional Microlepidoptera surveys in the country. With these records, the fauna of Crambidae of Croatia has now risen to 218 species. This number is however probably far from final and new surveys are expected to reveal additional species for the fauna of Croatia.
New records of alien plants – Ludwigia peploides (Kunth) P. H. Raven, Reynoutria sachalinensis (F. Schmidt) Nakai and Nicotiana glauca Graham in Croatia
Authors:   ZA and ZAHO, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Marulićev trg 20/II, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia, Vuković Nina , Šegota Vedran ,   ZA and ZAHO, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Marulićev trg 20/II, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia, Rimac Anja ,   Division of Botany, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Marulićev trg 20/II, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia, Koletić Nikola ,   Division of Botany, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Marulićev trg 20/II, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia, Alegro Antun ,   Division of Botany, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Marulićev trg 20/II, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
Published: August 2021

Invasive alien species Ludwigia peploides, Reynoutria sachalinensis and Nicotiana glauca, currently registered in Croatia with small number of records, were found during fieldwork undertaken mostly through the national monitoring of waters from 2018 to 2020. Ludwigia peploides was previously recorded only once in the River Ilova, the existing data for R. sachalinensis indicate only three confirmed findings, in Čabar, Karlovac and Donja Stubica, while the previous data for N. glauca include several localities in Central and Southern Dalmatia. The new records are as follows: two findings of L. peploides refer to the River Česma (Obedišće and Sišćani); three records of R. sachalinensis refer to Gorski Kotar (Gerovo and Čabar), while N. glauca is newly recorded in the Neretva River Valley (Krvavac) and the island of Krk. Despite their potential invasiveness, all three are still locally naturalized and currently their spread is very slow and limited in Croatia.
Two new ultraspecialized troglomorphic Leptodirini from Croatia (Coleoptera, Leiodidae, Cholevinae)
Authors:   World Biodiversity Association onlus. Private: Via della Trinita` 13, I-10010 San Martino Canavese (TO), Italia, Giachino Pier Mauro , Casale Achille ,   University of Sassari (Zoologia). Private: corso Raffaello 12, 10126 Torino, Italia, Jalžić Branko ,   Croatian Biospeleological Society (CBSS), Rooseveltov trg 6, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Published: August 2021

Two new ultraspecialized troglomorphic Leptodirini (Coleoptera, Leiodidae, Cholevinae) from two Croatian caves are described. Hygrodromus (new genus) nikolinae, a new species from Mladenova cave near Orebić, is a very enigmatic taxon of “tetramerous”Leptodirini, markedly distinct for several morphological features in antennae, mouthparts, male genitalia and the peculiar sexually dimorphic apex of elytra. However, because of some characters, it could be assigned to the phyletic lineage of Hadesia and Nauticiella, which so far includes only “pentamerous”species. Leptomeson vuicae from Dragina lipa jama cave near Čelopek in central Dalmatia, owing to its morphological features, is the south-eastern substitutive adelphotaxon of L. dombrowskii, from which it differs by its smaller size, longer elytral pubescence and the different shape of the median lobe of the aedeagus with a stouter apex.
Caddisflies (Insecta: Trichoptera) from Kožuf and Baba mountains (Republic of North Macedonia
Authors:   Institute of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Gazi Baba bb, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia, Slavevska-Stamenković Valentina , Ibrahimi Halil ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, “Mother Theresa”street p.n., 10000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo, Hinić Jelena ,   Institute of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Gazi Baba bb, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia, Mitic-Kopanja Danijela ,   Institute of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Gazi Baba bb, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia, Bilalli Astrit ,   Faculty of Agribusiness, University of Peja “Haxhi Zeka”, “UÇK”street, 30 000 Pejë, Republic of Kosovo, Musliu Milaim ,   Institute for Environment and Health, Faculty of Contemporary Sciences and Technologies, South East European University, Ilindenska 335, 1 200 Tetovo, North Macedonia, Karaouzas Ioannis ,   Institute of Marine Biological Resources and Inland Waters, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, 46.7 km Athens-Sounio Av., Anavyssos 19013, Greece, Kučinić Mladen ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Rooseveltovtrg 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Published: August 2021

Adult caddisflies were collected during 2018 and 2019 from Kožuf and Baba mountains, located in the southern end of the Republic of North Macedonia. A total of 36 species were recorded, of which 22 and 8 were recorded for the first time for Kožuf and Baba mountains, respectively. Limnephilus flavicornis (Fabricius, 1787) is reported for the first time from the country from Kožuf Mountain. In addition, new localities of several rare and endemic caddisfly species were found. The results of this study highlight Kožuf and Baba mountains as refugium for caddisfly species of conservation importance.
Belém com fisionomia de metrópole
Authors: Miranda Cybelle Salvador , Maneschy Beatriz Martins
Published: August 2021

Este estudo teve como objetivo principal a investigação da produção arquitetônica na Belém dos anos 1940, no período em que as primeiras construções modernistas surgiam em forma da verticalização da Avenida 15 de agosto e a linguagem neocolonial, inspirada do conceito de identidade nacional, despontava, ambas convivendo com as edificações ecléticas. Para isto, realizou-se esta análise à luz da produção do Arquiteto português David Ferreira de Oliveira Lopes (1911-1987), premiado profissional atuante nesta década na cidade, de forma a notar os trânsitos culturais transatlânticos expressos na Arquitetura. Foram adotados modelos para que estas arquiteturas pudessem ser compreendidas sob a perspectiva da modernização da cidade e das influências entre Portugal e Brasil. Perspectiva essa que norteava a Arquitetura não somente como o desenho do espaço, do habitar e do frequentar, mas como uma das Belas Artes, não à toa eram realizadas premiações aos melhores projetos de arquitetura da cidade, nos chamados Salões Oficiais de Belas Artes do Estado do Pará, tendo sido o próprio David Lopes homenageado com diversas destas premiações. Trazer à luz as obras e projetos deste arquiteto permite entender o longo processo em que o tradicionalismo se conjugou aos anseios de modernização na produção da metrópole da Amazônia durante o século XX.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN PROPOLIS LEBAH TERHADAP GAMBARAN HISTOPATOLOGI HEPAR MENCIT (Mus musculus) BETINA YANG DIPAPAR LOGAM BERAT PB ASETAT [Pb(C2H3O2)2]
Authors: Rachmani Sartika Dewi , Safitri Erma , Darsono Roesno , Hestianah Eka Pramyrtha , Plumeriastuti Hani , Santoso Kuncoro Puguh
Published: August 2021

Lead acetate in the hepatobiliary system may cause peroxidation catalysis of unsaturated fatty acids, reduce nitrogenoxide and increase hydroxyl radical. Lead acetate produces oxidative stress characterized by free radical formation and inhibits lipid peroxidation. Giving antioxidants can neutralize free radicals from the detrimental effects that arise on the process or excess oxidation reactions. The purpose of this research was to find out how the effect of bee propolis on histopathologic images of hepatic mice (Mus musculus) of females exposed to lead acetate [Pb(C2H3O2)2]. The subjects were 25 mice (Mus musculus) mushulus of BALB/C strain with average weight 25-30 gram and 8 weeks old, divided into 5 treatment groups, each consisting of 5 heads per group. The K- group was given a Tween 80 solution at a doses of 0.5 mg/kgBW for 20 consecutive days. The K+ group, which was given only lead acetate at a doses of 10 mg/kgBW orally for 10 days. P1, P2, and P3 were given 10 mg/kgBW lead acetate solution orally for 10 days. The following 10 days were given bee propolis with doses of P1 200 mg/kgBW, P2 400 mg/kgBW, and P3 800 mg/kgBW. On the 21th days the mice were dissected, to observe the extent of the damage. All data were performed using a statistical test with Kruskal Wallis test and if there was a marked difference between treatment groups (p<0.05), then the Mann-Whitney test was followed. The results obtained that bee propolis can repair hepatic cell damage in mice (Mus musculus) of females exposed to lead acetate. Increased dose of bee propolis is ineffective in repairing hepatic cell damage in mice (Mus musculus) of females exposed to lead acetate.
IDENTIFIKASI BAKTERI Escherichia coli PENGHASIL Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase DARI SWAB RECTAL SAPI PERAH MENGGUNAKAN METODE VITEK-2 DI KUD TANI WILIS SENDANG KABUPATEN TULUNGAGUNG
Authors: Syah Putra Akyun Rozaqi , Effendi Mustofa Helmi , Koesdarto Setiawan , Suwarno Suwarno , Tyasningsih Wiwik , Soelih Estoepangestie Agnes Theresia
Published: August 2021

Antibiotic resistance in animals and humans has become a global problem that needs attention. The use of antibiotics in inappropriate on food-producing animals can lead to resistance many of the pathogenic bacteria to the various types of antibiotics, one of which is the Escherichia coli (E. coli) which produces extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL). The aim of this study was to isolate and identified ESBL- E. coli isolate from dairy cow rectal swabs in Sendang, Tulungagung district using the Vitek-2 method. The number of rectal swab samples used in the present study was 50. The result of the study showed that from all of the samples could be isolated and indentified E. coli, based on the colony characteristics on EMBA and biochemical test. Based on the double disc synergy test method using antibiotic disc amoxicylyn-clavulanate, ceftriaxone, aztreonam, ceftazidime and cefotaxime, 10 isolates could be identify els ESBL- E. coli. furthermore 3 out of 10 isolates DDST positives were confirmed ESBL- E. coli using Vitek-2 method.
THE EFFECT OF POLYPROPYLENE PLASTIC RESIDUE ON HEATED PALM OIL AGAINST THE HISTOPATHOLOGICAL CHANGES OF KIDNEY ON MALE RATS (Rattus norvegicus)
Authors: Cahyono Shahani Azpriyanne , Eliyani Hana , Widiyatno Thomas Valentinus , Plumeriastuti Hani , Hidajati Nove , Santoso Kuncoro Puguh
Published: August 2021

This research was conducted to observe the effect of polypropylene plastic residue on heated palm oil against the histopathological changes on rat’s kidney. There were 18 male rats (Rattus norvegicus) that used as the examination animal and were divided into three groups and were given the mixture of heated palm oil and polypropylene plastic per oral with intubation needle. The treatment was done for five weeks. The treatment for P0 group was 84 g of palm oil, for P1 was 84 g of palm oil with 2.3 g of plastic, and for the P2 was 84 g of palm oil with 6.8 g of plastic. The histopathological changes of the kidney were observed using microscope with 400x magnification and the data was analysed using Kruskal-Wallis and continued with Mann Whitney U test. The result showed that there were significant differences between three groups of treatment (P<0.05). There were effects of polypropylene plastic residue on heated palm oil against the histopathological changes of kidney in this research such as cast, epithelial sloughing and necrosis in the mild scale.
PENETAPAN RETENTION TIME PROGESTERON DALAM PELARUT ELUEN PHASE MOBILE MENGGUNAKAN HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY
Authors: Chandra Evania Haris , Lazuardi Mochamad , Sarudji Suryanie , Maslachah Lilik , Sukmanadi Mohammad , Utama Suzanita
Published: August 2021

The aim of this research was to determine the level of stability of Progesterone-retention time on Eluen Phase Mobile (EPM) solution in storage period for six, eight and 12 hours using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). The research method used posttest-only control group design by using three treatments and six repetitions. The three repetitions consist into six hours, eight hours and 12 hours. The data were obtained analyzed by Summery Independent T-Test with SPSS 24 for windows. The results showed that the progesterone treatment in EPM solvents with six-hour storage (P1) and eight hours (P2) retention time progesterone are stable but the progesterone treatment in EPM solvent with 12-hour storage (P3) showed an unstable due to storage time. Besides that there are irrelevant peak which show that many pure molecular fractions are separated in the stationary phase so that the molecular structure of the substance begins to break down. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the storage time of Progesterone in Eluen Phase Mobile began to be unstable at 12 hours of storage.
Relationship between Financial Factors and Access to Health Care and Quality of Life for HIV / AIDS Patients
Authors: Salma Iklama Laila , Nursalam Nursalam , Ketut Alit Armini Ni
Published: August 2021

Introduction:Patients with HIV-AIDS experience various problems, one of which is related to financial factors and access to health services, this will also affect the patient's quality of life. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between financial factors and access to health services.Method:This was a cross-sectional study with a sample size of 101 respondents who were selected using simple random sampling technique. The independent variable in this study is income and access to services, while the dependent variable in this study is quality of life. The instrument used was a demographic questionnaire and Health-Related Quality of Life, the data were analyzed using chi square with a significance level of p <0.05.Results:The results showed that there was a significant relationship between income (p = 0.044) and the availability of infrastructure (p = 0.003) with the quality of life of HIV-AIDS patients.Conclusion:The financial and access to healthcare factors  are related to the quality of life of clients with HIV-AIDS, so that patients with good quality of life will show that the level of fulfillment of needs and access to health services is also good.
Penggunaan Model SOLE untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Daring Peserta Didik Materi Teori Kinetik Gas
Authors: Kusasi Ahmad
Published: August 2021

Aktivitas belajar daring peserta didik masih belum maksimal. Peserta didik mengalami komunikasi tidak efektif dengan guru mata pelajaran. Masalah tersebut mengakibatkan, peserta didik belum merasakan kenyamanan dalam belajar daring,  tidak bisa menanyakan langsung materi pelajaran yang belum dipahaminya, serta tidak memperoleh penjelasan langsung dari guru mata pelajaran karena terkendala gawai dan jaringan internet. Oleh karena itu, guru perlu mengubah cara mengajarnya agar hasil belajar peserta didik tercapai. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini, yaitu untuk mendeskripsikan penggunaan model SOLE  agar dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar daring peserta didik SMAN 1 Satui pada materi teori kinetik gas. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas. Subjek penelitian adalah peserta didik kelas XI MIPA 2 SMAN 1 Satui dengan jumlah peserta didik 29 orang. Adapun instrumen penelitian berupa observasi dan tes  yang diberikan oleh guru mata pelajaran fisika pada saat pembelajaran di google classroom. Teknik analisis data dilakukan melalui 2 tahap yaitu penskoran danpersentase. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian di dapat peningkatan aktivitas belajar 5% dan hasil belajarnya 82 % dengan nilai 100. Sehingga,  dapat disimpulkan bahwa model pembelajaran SOLE dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar belajar daring peserta didik kelas XI MIPA 2 SMAN 1 Satui pada mata pelajaran fisika pokok bahasan teori kinetik gas semester1 tahun pelajaran 2020/2021. Students' online learning activities are still not optimal. Students experience ineffective communication with subject teachers. This problem results in students not being comfortable learning online, not asking directly about subject matter that they do not understand, and not getting direct explanations from the subject teacher due to constraints and the internet network. Therefore, teachers need to change the way they teach so that student learning outcomes are achieved. This research aims to describe the use of the SOLE model to improve the online learning outcomes of students of SMAN 1 Satui on the kinetic theory of gas. This type of research is classroom action research. The research subjects were students of class XI MIPA 2 SMAN 1 Satui with 29 students. The physics subject teacher gave the research instruments in the form of observations and tests when learning in Google Classroom. The data analysis technique was carried out in 2 stages, namely scoring and percentage. Based on this research, learning activities can increase 5% and learning outcomes 82%, with a value of 100. Thus, it can be concluded that the SOLE learning model can increase students' activities and learning outcomes in class XI MIPA 2 SMAN 1 Satui in physics subject matter theory kinetic gas semester one the academic year 2020/2021.
Efektivitas E-Learning Materi Persamaan Bessel Menggunakan Schoology pada Fisika Matematika untuk Melatih Karakter Mahasiswa
Authors: Ermawati Imas Ratna , Setianingrum Desti , Maurina Maurina
Published: August 2021

Kemajuan zaman yakni dari segi teknologi memiliki peranan penting dalam mendukung pembelajaran. Fokus dari penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan efektivitas E-learning Schoology pada materi persamaan Bessel untuk melatih karakter mahasiswa. Penelitian ini merupakan bagian dari Research and Development dengan model Allessi & Trolyb (Planning, Design, Development). Subjek uji coba adalah 25 mahasiswa Pendidikan Fisika FKIP UHAMKA semester IV yang dipilih secara purposive samlpling. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah melalui observasi yang digunakan untuk mengetahui hasil kegiatan dengan pembelajaran E-Learning melalui media Schoology. Penelitian dan pengembangan ini menghasilkan Kelayakan penggunaan E-learning Schoology ditinjau dengan menggunakan angket untuk mengukur karakter mahasiswa pada pengumpulan tugas. Kelayakan penggunaan Schoology dengan nilai rata-rata 71% dengan kriteria baik saat menggunakan E-learning Schoology ditunjukkan dengan nilai rata-rata keseluruhan untuk 6 prinsip karakter pengguna tingkat tinggi dengan rata-rata kejujuran 8,58, disiplin rata-rata 9, 08, materi iklan rata-rata 9,33, rata-rata 8,76 dan tanggung jawab rata-rata 7,37. Rata-rata keseluruhan karakter adalah 8,60 (baik).  Simpulannya adalah bahwa E-learning melalui media Schoology layak untuk melatih karakter dalam belajar mahasiswa semester IV pada materi persamaan Bessel.The progress of the times in terms of technology has an important role in supporting learning. The focus of this research is describes the effectiveness of e-learning Schoology on the Bessel equation material to train student character. This research is part of the Research and Development by Alessi & Trolyb (Planning, Design, Development) model. The test subjects were 25 Physics Education FKIP UHAMKA semester IV students selected by purposive sampling. The data collection technique is through observation used to find out the results of activities with E-Learning learning through Schoology media. This research and development resulted in the feasibility of using E-learning Schoology reviewed by using a questionnaire to measure students' character in collecting assignments. The feasibility of using Schoology with an average value of 71% with good criteria when using E-learning Schoology is indicated by the overall average score for six high-level user character principles with an average honesty of 8.58, discipline an average of 9.08, creative average 9.33, average 8.76 and average responsibility 7.37. The overall average of the characters is 8.60, with a good category. This research concludes that E-learning through Schoology is feasible to train character in fourth-semester student learning on the Bessel equation material.
Value Creation of Thai Herbs in Natural and Herb Products Industry Leading to Patent Protection
Authors: Yaowarat Korntana , Silpcharu Thanin , Pongsiri Punsavadee
Published: August 2021

The main obstacle affecting the natural and herbal products industry is the infringement of trade patents. This resulted in losing the opportunity to compete with others in this business. Creating additional value to this business is, therefore, a way of leading to patenting for trade protection for entrepreneurs. This study was conducted to develop the structural equation modeling of guidelines for creating additional value for Thai herbs to support trade patent. The study comprises a mixed method with three parts. In the first part, data comes from interviews with selected 9 specialists. The second part was supported by interviews to create the questionnaire and distributed it to 500 entrepreneurs, the next step was the data analysis using structural equation modeling (SEM). The third part used data from the SEM model to discussion focused on developing the conceptual model by 7 experts. The analysis of the developed model passed the criteria for evaluating consistency and empirical data. All hypotheses proposed in this study were supported, the findings revealed that all factors had a direct effect at a statistically significant level of 0.001. Furthermore, this investigation allows knowing the Brand Identity factor were practically important for creating value of Thai herbs leading to patent protection.
Vaccination of the Elderly in Assisted Living by the Israeli Emergency Medical Services
Authors: Jaffe Eli , Dopelt Keren , Davidovitch Nadav , Bitan Yuval
Published: August 2021

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Israel was called on to vaccinate the most vulnerable population—the elderly in assisted living facilities and their caregivers. Two parameters led the operation: (1) maximum use of the scarce COVID-19 vaccine, and (2) minimizing the time it took to reach this entire population. We present the process of vaccinating 126 245 people in two weeks at 756 locations countrywide, focusing on the planning and logistics of this operation. Resilience, flexible logistics, and dedicated personnel provided an efficient public health operation.
Preservation and distribution of detrital clay coats in a modern estuarine heterolithic point bar in the Gironde estuary (Bordeaux, France)
Authors: Virolle Maxime , Brigaud Benjamin , Féniès Hugues , Bourillot Raphaël , Portier Eric , Patrier Patricia , Derriennic Hervé , Beaufort Daniel
Published: August 2021

Estuaries provide an excellent depositional environment to study the interaction between minerals (clays, quartz sands…) and biofilms. The estuary bottom is largely covered by biofilms that impact sediment stability, the mud and clay-coat content in sands, and sedimentary-structure stability, thus influencing sandstone properties during burial. Although numerous oil, gas, and geothermal reservoirs are exploited in estuarine heterolithic point bars, many questions remain about the origin of reservoir properties and heterogeneities in these sedimentary bodies. In order to better understand the sedimentary and microbiologic processes in estuarine systems and to better predict the reservoir quality of estuarine sandstones, this study characterizes a modern heterolithic point bar located in the Garonne estuarine channel at various scales, ranging from the microscopic (thin section) to the macroscopic (core) scale. Three piston cores 4.5 to 6.8 m long were drilled in the Bordeaux North Point Bar. Three main facies were identified in these cores: 1) sandy gravel, 2) heterolithic, medium-grained sand dunes, and 3) thin heterolithic, fine-grained sand beds with mud drapes. The sands are classified as lithic arkoses to feldspathic litharenites. Detrital clay grain coats, which at deep burial depths are transformed to permeability preserving authigenic chlorite coatings, are observed from the base to the top of the point bar. These detrital clay grain coats are mainly composed of smectite, illite, kaolinite, and chlorite, intermixed with other components, such as diatoms or pyrite. Biofilms of exopolymeric substances (EPSs), mostly produced by diatoms, are believed to control the adhesion of the clay coats to the surface of sand grains. Quantification by thin section shows that on average about 30% of the sands are coated in the point bar. The proportion of clay-coated grains appears to be independent of facies. Radiocarbon age dating measured on organic matter points to significant vertical mixing, highlighting the significance of erosion and redeposition. The activities of 137Cs and 210Pb indicate a vertical sedimentation rate of ca. 0.02 m.yr–1 in the muddy chute channel. These ages, coupled to historical maps, suggest that the present-day point bar has developed over the last 300 years with a vertical sedimentation rate ranging from 0.015 to 0.036 m.y–1 and a lateral migration rate of about 1 m.y–1. The combination of sedimentary geology, thin-section petrography, and mineralogy at high spatial and temporal resolutions highlights the potential of this study area as a modern analogue for ancient tidally influenced point-bar deposits associated with clay coatings.
Impacts of Paris agreement, fossil fuel consumption and net energy imports on CO2 emissions: A panel data approach for three West European countries
Authors: sadr Nahid Rezaei , Bahrdo Tarokh , taghizadeh rahim
Published: August 2021

Global warming is a growing concern and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are the primary accelerator of global warming in the world. Since global warming is threatening the lives of all mankind and species, the Paris agreement was conceived to avert the negatives of climate change and it was adopted by the majority of countries. This paper seeks to examine the impacts of the Paris agreement, fossil fuel consumption, and net energy imports on CO2 emissions of Germany, France, and Spain in the post-Paris agreement with Panel datasets from 1995 to 2019 using both fully modified OLS (FMOLS) and dynamic OLS (DOLS). The purpose of this study is to analyze how the Paris agreement has changed the amount of CO2 emissions in 3 industrialized countries in western Europe. The findings of the two methods indicate that net energy import and three fossil fuel consumption parameters have meaningful positive effects on CO2 emissions. Key findings suggest that based on FMOLS results the Paris agreement has a very negligible, though negative impact around 0.0087 on carbon dioxide emissions. While according to DOLS results it still has a negative, but also meaningless impact. Based on statistics, oil consumption has the most to do with carbon dioxide emissions, which is followed by gas and coal consumption, thereby substitution with fewer pollutant energies, such as renewable energies can help CO2 emissions mitigation.
How Common is Fibromyalgia in Patients with Hypothyroidism?
Authors: Yilmaz Deniz , Erismis Betul , Ustun Emine Isil , Kocoglu Hakan , Bes Cemal
Published: August 2021

Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is the most common cause of chronic generalized musculoskeletal pain and it is generally accompanied by the other nonspecific common symptoms. The etiology and the pathophysiology is still not clear but also there are some studies that show a relationship between FM and thyroid diseases. So, in this study we aimed to determine the frequency of FM in patients with hypothyroidism and the variables that may affect this frequency. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, single center and prospective study. A total of 180 patients -who were applied to internal medicine outpatient clinics- included in the study and the patients who described the generalized musculoskeletal pain were consulted to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinics. We have evaluated demographic data, laboratory, presence of thyroid disease and FM, and Beck Depression Questionnaire (BDQ) and FM Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) for FM patients.Results: 39.4% (n = 71) of the patients had FM and 60.6% (n = 109) of them did not. There was a positive corelation between FIQ score and age at diagnosis and disease duration. As the age at diagnosis and duration of disease increased, the FIQ score increased by 37.3% and 25.7%, respectively. In addition, as BDQ increased, the FIQ score increased by 44.8%. Conclusion: Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism is similar to signs and symptoms of FM, and approximately 40% of patients with hypothyroidism could have FM concomittantly. Therefore, all patients with hypothyroidism should also be examined for FM.
Cardiogenic shock treated with immunosuppression: a case presentation of acute fulminant eosinophilic myocarditis
Authors: Chatrath Nikhil , Dar Owais
Published: August 2021

Eosinophilic Myocarditis is a rapidly progressive form of myocarditis, associated with several underlying conditions including inflammatory bowel disease. A 34-year old male with a history of Ulcerative Colitis on Infliximab presented with chest pain, dyspnoea and a recent febrile illness. Serum troponin levels were raised and ECG showed right bundle brunch block. Subsequent emergency coronary angiography showed unobstructed coronary arteries but echocardiography revealed severely impaired left ventricular function. He clinically deteriorated rapidly, developing atrio-ventricular block and cardiogenic shock requiring inotropic and mechanical circulatory support. Endomyocardial biopsy specimens showed diffuse eosinophilic infiltration. Aggressive corticosteroid therapy was initiated and there was a gradual resolution of ventricular function. Peripheral eosinophil counts were within the normal range throughout the illness. Disease activity was monitored with multimodality imaging including PET-CT. Immunosuppression was maintained with Ciclosporin and Mycophenolate Mofetil, avoiding long-term steroid therapy.
A General Numerical Scheme for the Optimal Control of Fractional Birkhoffian Systems
Authors: He Lin , Wei Chunqiu , Sha Jiang , Mao Delong , Wang Kangshuo
Published: August 2021

This paper deals with the optimal control of fractional Birkhof-fian systems based on the numerical method of variational integrators. Firstly, the fractional forced Birkhoff equations within Riemann–Liouville fractional derivatives are derived from the fractional Pfaff–Birkhoff–d'Alembert principle. Secondly, by directly discretizing the fractional Pfaff–Birkhoff–d'Alembert principle, we develop the equivalent discrete fractional forced Birkhoff equations, which are served as the equality constraints of the optimization problem. Together with the initial and final state constraints on the configuration space, the original optimal control problem is converted into a nonlinear optimization problem subjected to a system of algebraic constraints, which can be solved by the existing methods such as sequential quadratic programming. Finally, an example is given to show the efficiency and simplicity of the proposed method.
Blepharospasm as a Tardive Manifestation of Covid-19 Disease
Authors: Farci Roberta , Carta Arturo , Fossarello Maurizio
Published: August 2021

Purpose: to describe a new clinical manifestation caused by Covid-19.Observations: We report two confirmed case of COVID-19 who showed blepharospasm as a tardive sequel of the infection.Conclusions and Importance: blepharospasm could represent a tardive clinical sign of Covid-19 infection, responsible for the 2020 pandemia.
Natural Waste to Electricity: Engineering Pomegranate Peels and Ag-Doped ZnO for Photovoltaic Applications
Authors: Lourdusamy Vincent Joseph Kanniyambatti , Thomas Mary Rosana Nalzala , Kabali Vijai Anand , Rajaiah Dhilip Kumar
Published: August 2021

Utilization of natural waste for energy conversion offers the method for clean energy production with sustainable development. The pomegranate peels are the natural waste generated every day and we describe the conversion of this waste into electricity by a simple and cost-effective method. Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) offer simple and cost-effective method for the preparation of solar cells. The advantages include easy to fabrication, lower cost of the materials and electricity generation under low illumination indoor conditions. DSSCs involve two Transparent Conducting Oxide (TCO) photoelectrodes acting as photoanode and photocathode. In one photoelectrode, Semiconducting oxide (TiO2/ZnO) and dye (Natural/Organometallic) are coated that acts as photo-absorbing materials. The role of dyes and semiconducting material play an important role in determining the photovoltaic conversion efficiency of fabricated solar cells. In this work, hydrothermal method has been adopted for the preparation of pure and silver doped ZnO nanoparticles using polyethylene glycol (PEG) as capping agent via wet chemical route. The structural and optical properties of the prepared samples were studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDAX) and UV-Visible absorption spectra. A Natural dye from the peels of pomegranate was extracted and dye sensitized solar cells were fabricated with pure and Ag-doped nanoparticles. Both the materials showed the photovoltaic conversion capabilities and showed photoconversion efficiencies. The solar cell fabricated with Ag-doped ZnO semiconducting nanoparticle showed higher short circuit current density as compared to the pure ZnO-nanoparticle synthesized in this study. The photoconversion efficiency of the DSSC based on Ag-doped ZnO showed 30% more conversion efficiency than the cell without silver doping.
Safety and Efficacy of Non-Vitamin K Antagonists in Atrial Fibrillation in the real world: A pooled-analysis and comparison of XANTUS and ETNA-AF-EU studies
Authors: Ferreira Hilaryano , Morais Humberto , Augusto Joao , Ferreira Ana Rita , Madeira Francisco , Morais Jose , Morais Carlos
Published: August 2021

Background: This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of treatment with edoxaban or rivaroxaban for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. Methods: Pooled analysis from two real-world cohorts. Efficacy outcomes were all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality and thromboembolic events at 1 year. Safety outcomes were assessed by major or nonmajor bleeding. Results: A total of 19876 patients were enrolled in both trials. All-cause mortality at 1 year was lower in the rivaroxaban group (118 of 6784 patients [1.7%]) than in the edoxaban group (442 of 13092 patients [3.5%]) (unadjusted odds ratio was 1.97 (95% CI, 1.61 to 2.42; P=<0.00001). Cardiovascular mortality was edoxaban (206 of 13092 patients [1.63%]) vs rivaroxaban 49 of 6784 patients [0.72%]) (unadjusted OR, 2.20; 95% CI, 1.61 to 3.00; p=<0.00001). Overall, the efficacy outcomes favoured the rivaroxaban cohort (OR 1.97, 95% CI, 1.33 to 2.91; P=0.0002), with no significant difference in ischaemic stroke between the two cohorts (unadjusted OR 1.13, 95% CI, 0.75 to 1.73; P=0.56). Overall, safety outcomes tended to occur more often in the edoxaban cohort (unadjusted OR 0.43, 95% CI, 0.20 to 0.40; P=<0.00001). Conclusion: Rivaroxaban and edoxaban seem to be effective and safe. However, real-world prospective studies evaluating safety and efficacy in certain subgroups are needed.