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Dakwah yang Menyelamatkan: Memaknai Ulang Hakikat dan Tujuan Da’wah Islamiyah
Authors: Setyawan Agus
Published: November 2020

Lately, the Indonesian public has been obsessed with the phenomenon of Islamic preachers who always invoke hate speech, slander, and deception in the name of Islam. Islam then comes as frightening not only towards non-Muslims but also fellow Muslims. The Islamic teachings of “salvation” suddenly seemed to be hated, leading to propaganda to “harm” human beings and their natural environment. Much of the Islamic material comes down to the Jihadist war's sole teachings against the “enemies of Islam.” This situation must be stopped by evoking Islam's eternal teachings, namely the “salvation”. This article complements a discussion of recent phenomena and aims to reinforce arguments about the importance of conducting “social media jihad” to counter existing radical drownings. By conducting a method to understand a thick description of the dakwah phenomenon on social media that surfaces lately, especially of those with elements of violence and radicalism, shown that the conservatism of the Y generation in social networks and their real movements has been strengthened. The relevant stakeholders must challenge the trend consecutively by enforcing relevant regulations.

Keywords: Da'wah Islamiyah, dakwah, Islam, social media jihad, salvation.

 

Belakangan ini publik Indonesia ramai dengan fenomena dai yang lantang selalu menyerukan pada ujaran kebencian, fitnah dan hoax yang mengatasnamakan Islam. Tampilan Islam menjadi seram tidak hanya bagi umat non Muslim, tapi juga di kalangan Islam sendiri. Ajaran Islam yang seharusnya “menyelamatkan” tiba-tiba tampil dengan penuh kebencian yang mengarah menjadi propaganda “mencelakakan” manusia dan alam sekitarnya. Banyak materi keislaman tereduksi menjadi hanya ajaran dakwah - jihadi berupa perang melawan “musuh-musuh Islam”. Keadaan ini perlu diurai dengan mengetengahkan lagi ajaran perennial Islam yaitu “keselamatan”. Artikel ini melengkapi diskusi fenomena dakwah mutakhir dan bertujuan memperkuat argumen betapa pentingnya melakukan “jihad medsos” dalam rangka melawan dakwah-dakwah radikal yang ada. Melalui metode penggambaran kental (thick description) untuk membaca fenomena dakwah di medsos yang marak belakangan ini, khususnya yang mengandung unsur kekerasan dan radikalisme, tampak penguatan konservatisme kaum milenial dalam medsos dan gerakan-gerakan nyatanya. Para pemangku kebijakan, baik dari unsur pemerintah ataupun kelompok Islam moderat, pun diharapkan untuk mampu melakukan penegakan regulasi dan keberanian dalam melakukan kontranarasi dakwah radikal dengan sungguh-sungguh.

Kata kunci: Da'wah Islamiyah, dakwah, Islam, jihad media sosial, keselamatan.
INFLUENCE OF HUMIC SUBSTANCES ON METABOLYC ACTYVITY OF VARIOUS BACTERIAL CULTURES IN LANDFILL GAS PRODUCTION
Authors: Stepanov N. , Maslova O. , Efremenko E. , Perminova I.
Published: November 2020

Humic substances are actively used in agriculture and medicine as a source of biologically active substances for humans and animals. At the same time, they can be used as an antimicrobial substance for suppress of microorganisms activity and reduce biogas emissions from landfills. Biogas from waste and garbage is formed during consecutively processes catalyzed by methanogenic consortia of microorganisms, which contain bacteria and archaea. Therefore, it is important to understand how humic substances can be affected on metabolism of bacterial cultures responsible for the various stages of methanogenesis to suppress gas emission from landfills or make whis process more controlled.
MAIN TECHNOLOGICAL STAGES OF BACTERIAL CELLULOSE SYNTHESIS FROM EASILY RENEWABLE CELLULOSIC FEEDSTOCKS BY МEDUSOMYCES GISEVII SA-12 SYMBIOTIC CULTURE
Authors: Budaeva V. , Gladysheva Е. , Shavyrkina N. , Pavlov I. , Golubev D. , Mironova G. , Kashcheyeva Е. , Gismatulina Yu. , Korchagina А. , Sakovich G.
Published: November 2020

A technology has been developed for the synthesis of bacterial nanocellulose from oat hulls and Miscanthus. The Мedusomyces gisevii Sa-12 microbial producer was found to synthesize bacterial nanocellulose of high quality, regardless of the feedstock type and pretreatment method thereof.
NOVEL STRAINS OF MICROORGANISMS DEGRADING PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS
Authors: Tyschenko N. , Ivasenko D. , Kosov А. , Rybkin D. , Lukjanova Е. , Gerasimchuk А.
Published: November 2020

Novel strains of hydrocarbons degrading microorganisms were isolated from oil contaminated soil and bottom sediments and identified. Isolates oxidize components of crude oil in presence of oxygen and can be used as a part of commercial biological products for oil destruction.
APPLICATION OF SULFUR-CONTAINING CHELATES COMPLEXES WITH PROTEINS FOR HIGH-SENSITIVE DETECTION OF HEAVY METALS
Authors: Berlina A. , Zherdev A. , Dzantiev B.
Published: November 2020

The usage of sulfur-containing chelate - protein conjugates in a non-competitive flow membrane analysis of heavy metal ions has been characterized. It was shown that these reagents in combination with oligonucleotide - gold nanoparticle conjugates provide the detection of 5 ng/ml and 100 ng/ml of mercury ions in water in the case of glutathione and mercaptosuccinic acid, respectively.
SELECTION OF CONSORTIA OF MICROORGANISMS-DESTRUCTORS OF MONOAROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
Authors: Aitkeldiyeva S. , Tatarkina L. , Alimbetova A. , Auezova О. , Spankulova G.
Published: November 2020

Hydrocarbon-oxidizing microorganisms capable to grow on fluorene have been isolated from oil-polluted soils of the Western Kazakhstan. The destruction of the investigated substrate by these cultures was studied. The most active strains almost completely utilized fluorene in 15 days.
COLOR PHOTOSIMITULATION OF BACILLUS SUBTILIS BACTERIA
Authors: Zatonskaya L. , Temerev S. , Salamatin K. , Petukhov V. , Lykov P. , Evdokimov I. , Solovieva V.
Published: November 2020

The results of a study of the influence of color photostimulation on the dynamics of the number of Bacillus subtilis during cultivation are presented.
BIOTRANSFORMATION OF COMPONENTS OF PEA GRAIN IN FOOD AND FODDER PROTEIN CONCENTRATES
Authors: Ulanova R. , Gulakova V. , Kolpakova V.
Published: November 2020

The data were obtained on the development of biotechnology of food protein concentrate from pea grains and bioconversion of cereal serum with Saccharomyces cerevisiae 121 yeast and a new strain of the fungus Geotrichum candidum 977 with the formation of a feed microbial-plant preparation.
Propagation Effects in Quiet Sun Observations at Meter Wavelengths
Authors: Sharma Rohit , Oberoi Divya
Published: November 2020

Quiet Sun meterwave emission arises from thermal bremsstrahlung in the MK corona, and can potentially be a rich source of coronal diagnostics. On its way to the observer, it gets modified substantially due to propagation effects—primarily refraction and scattering—through the magnetized and turbulent coronal medium, leading to the redistribution of the intensity in the image plane. By comparing the full-disk meterwave solar maps during a quiet solar period and the modeled thermal bremsstrahlung emission, we characterize these propagation effects. The solar radio maps between 100 MHz and 240 MHz come from the Murchison Widefield Array. The FORWARD package is used to simulate thermal bremsstrahlung images using the self-consistent Magnetohydrodynamic Algorithm outside a Sphere coronal model. The FORWARD model does not include propagation effects. The differences between the observed and modeled maps are interpreted to arise due to scattering and refraction. There is a good general correspondence between the predicted and observed brightness distributions, though significant differences are also observed. We find clear evidence for the presence of significant propagation effects, including anisotropic scattering. The observed radio size of the Sun is 25–30% larger in area. The emission peak corresponding to the only visible active region shifts by 8–11ʹ and its size increases by 35–40%. Our simple models suggest that the fraction of scattered flux density is always larger than a few tens of percent, and varies significantly between different regions. We estimate density inhomogeneities to be in the range 1–10%.
Flea-borne Rickettsia species in fleas, Caldas department, Colombia
Authors: Colonia Carol B , Ramírez-Hernández Alejandro , Gil-Mora Juliana , Agudelo Juan C , Castaño Villa Gabriel Jaime , Pino Camilo , Betancourt-Ruiz Paola , Pérez Cárdenas Jorge E , Blanton Lucas S , Hidalgo Marylin
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Rickettsioses are zoonotic diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria of the genus Rickettsia and transmitted to man by means of arthropod vectors such as ticks, fleas, mites and lice. Historically, Caldas Department has reported a significant number of cases of murine typhus to the Colombian national health surveillance system, and consequent studies of flea-borne rickettsiosis identified the circulation of Rickettsia typhi and Rickettsia felis in multiple municipalities. Our aim was to genotype species of Rickettsia detected in fleas collected from domestic and wild mammals in Caldas.

Methodology: Flea samples were taken by convenience sampling from dogs, cats and wild mammals (rodents and marsupials) in 26 municipalities. Specimens were classified by current taxonomic keys and pooled for DNA extraction and molecular screening for Rickettsia spp. by PCR amplification of gltA, htrA and sca5 genes. Positive samples were genotyped by enzyme digestion (htrA) and sequencing.

Results: A total of 1388 flea samples were collected. Rickettsia DNA was amplified in 818 (gltA), 883 (htrA) and 424 (sca5) flea pools. Alignment analysis with available Rickettsia DNA sequences showed greater similarity with R. asembonensis (gltA) and with R. felis (sca5 and htrA). Restriction pattern was compatible with R. felis. R. typhi was not identified.

Conclusion: The present study confirms the presence and high prevalence of R. asembonensis and R. felis in fleas from domestic and wild animals in different municipalities from Caldas Department.
Different immunization methods lead to altered gut flora and varied responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in mice
Authors: Guo Jianguo , Tang Jun , Kang Taisheng , Xiong Yi , Xiang Zhiguang , Qin Chuan
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Vaccination is an essential means for prevention of tuberculosis infection, but the effects of various vaccines on the intestinal flora of mice and their response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection remain poorly understood.

Methodology: In this study, two different vaccinations − ESAT6 and ESAT6 + TLR8 agonists - were administered to mice transgenic for human TLR8 to investigate gut microbiota characteristics following vaccination. Gut microbiota was investigated by next generation sequencing in the MiSeq Sequencing System. Adonis analysis was used to evaluate the effect of variables on gut bacterial community stucture. Chao1, Shannon index, and phylogenetic diversity index were used to explore the gut bacterial diversity.

Results: The results showed that different vaccines have significant influence on mice intestinal bacteria (adonis analysis, p < 0.01), with gut bacterial diversity within the ESAT6 + TLR8 agonists group being significantly decreased compared to the ESAT6 treatment group (p < 0.01). Following infection with Mtb via tail vein injection, the bacterial community structure within the control versus vaccinated groups altered significantly (adonis analysis, p < 0.01), and the altered changed genera were markedly different between the groups. Following infection, Bifidobacteria differed between the groups, indicated that they play a vital role in the response to infection.

Conclusions: Our results indicated that different vaccines might have distinct influences on intestinal flora, and their role should not be ignored.
Genetic and phenotypic determinants of resistance to antibiotics in Aeromonas spp., strains isolated from pediatric patients
Authors: Bello-López Juan Manuel , Sanchez- Garibay Carlos , Ibáñez-Cervantes Gabriela , León-García Gregorio , Gonzalez-Avila Luis Uriel , Hernández-Cortez Cecilia , Arzate Barbosa Patricia , Castro-Escarpulli Graciela
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Intestinal and extraintestinal infections by Aeromonas spp., remain controversial, due to the existence of healthy carriers of Aeromonas spp. In children under five years old, the diarrhea of infectious origin constitutes the second cause of mortality and remains a major concern for public health. The aim of this work was to detect the pheno/genotype of β-lactamases and class 1 integrons in Aeromonas spp., strains isolated from pediatric patients in a tertiary referral hospital in Mexico.

Methodology: Sixty-six strains of Aeromonas spp., were isolated from clinical samples of pediatric origin and were identified by RFLP-PCR 16S rRNA. Resistance phenotype according to CLSI, genetic and phenotypic detection of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) and metallo-b-lactamases (MBL) was performed. Finally, characterization of class 1 integrons was performed.

Results: Aeromonas spp., strains of diarrheic origin were more predominant. A wide heterogeneity was detected, where A. caviae was the predominant specie. Second-generation cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, and nitrofurans had best antimicrobial activity; moreover, antibiotics of the β-lactamic and lincosamides families showed lower inhibitory activity. Phenotypically, prevalences of 4.55% and 3.03% were detected for MBL (intestinal origin) and ESBL (extraintestinal origin), respectively. blaIMIS-cphA and blaTEM-1 genes, and nineteen class 1 integrons carrying two variants of cassettes corresponding to adenylyl transferases (aadA), and dihydrofolate reductases (dfrA). Monogenic array with aadA1 cassette was predominantly.

Conclusions: ESBL and class 1 integrons, in Aeromonas collected from pediatric patients, determines a major detection challenge for the clinical microbiology laboratory and represents a remarkable epidemiological risk of nosocomial spread of multidrug-resistant determinants.
No new community COVID-19 infection in four consecutive weeks: what lesson can be learned from Vietnam
Authors: Nam Nguyen Hai , Quy Pham Nguyen , Pham Truong-Minh , Branch Joel
Published: November 2020

Sharing a common land border with China, Vietnam has faced a high risk of transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Rapid decision making and robust public health measures were established by the Vietnamese Government to control the situation. As of 17 May 2020, Vietnam reported 320 total confirmed cases of COVID-19, of whom 260 had fully recovered, while the remaining 60 cases were still under treatment. Noteworthy, the current data still confirms zero deaths and within the last 32 consecutive days prior to this submission, there have been no new infections in the country. Valuable lessons from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in 2003 such as use of quarantine, early recognition and quick response to the infection, and increased awareness of its citizens have put Vietnam in a somewhat better position against COVID-19 compared to other places. Vietnam, at the current time, mulls declaring an end of the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Demystifying the varying case fatality rates (CFR) of COVID-19 in India: Lessons learned and future directions
Authors: Asirvatham Edwin Sam , Lakshmanan Jeyaseelan , Sarman Charishma Jones , Joy Melvin
Published: November 2020

Introduction: At the end of the second week of June 2020, the SARS-CoV-2 responsible for COVID-19 infected above 7.5 million people and killed over 400,000 worldwide. Estimation of case fatality rate (CFR) and determining the associated factors are critical for developing targeted interventions.

Methodology: The state-level adjusted case fatality rate (aCFR) was estimated by dividing the cumulative number of deaths on a given day by the cumulative number confirmed cases 8 days before, which is the average time-lag between diagnosis and death. We conducted fractional regression analysis to determine the predictors of aCFR.

Results: As of 13 June 2020, India reported 225 COVID-19 cases per million population (95% CI:224-226); 6.48 deaths per million population (95% CI:6.34-6.61) and an aCFR of 3.88% (95% CI:3.81-3.97) with wide variation between states. High proportion of urban population and population above 60 years were significantly associated with increased aCFR (p=0.08, p=0.05), whereas, high literacy rate and high proportion of women were associated with reduced aCFR (p<0.001, p=0.03). The higher number of cases per million population (p=0.001), prevalence of diabetes and hypertension (p=0.012), cardiovascular diseases (p=0.05), and any cancer (p<0.001) were significantly associated with increased aCFR. The performance of state health systems and proportion of public health expenditure were not associated with aCFR.

Conclusions: Socio-demographic factors and burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were found to be the predictors of aCFR. Focused strategies that would ensure early identification, testing and effective targeting of non-literate, elderly, urban population and people with comorbidities are critical to control the pandemic and fatalities.
COVID-19, indications for professional football teams and referees training resumption
Authors: Donadu Matthew Gavino , Pizzi Angelo Renato , Zeppilli Paolo
Published: November 2020

These indications were drawn up by the Federal Medical-Scientific Commission (FIGC Commission), supplemented for the necessary time by some experts on the subject; currently they are intended to grant the highest achievable guarantee level to protect the health of players, referees and all professionals involved in case of resumption of collective training (Document dated 18 April 2020). They were designed to minimize the risk of contagion were thus based on the fact that during that phase of SARS-COV-2 virus pandemic (COVID-19) and in the absence of an effective vaccine, the zero-contagion risk did not exist and does not exist to date. Those guidelines have been updated on the basis of ongoing medical-scientific evidence, taking into account the indications given by the Technical-Scientific Committee and the opinion of the Italian Football Federation representatives, during a meeting that took place on May 7 and was transmitted to FIGC on May 11, 2020; these indications are to be considered stringent and binding for the purposes of sport training resumption.
Large-scale project ‘Chiton of the Mexican Tropical Pacific’: Chiton articulatus (Mollusca: Polyplacophora)
Authors: Avila-Poveda Omar Hernando
Published: November 2020

The marine mollusc, commonly called sea cockroach or chitonChiton articulatus, is a mollusc belonging to the group known as Polyplacophora because its shell is composed of eight individual plates. This mollusc inhabits the rocky intertidal shore of the Mexican Tropical Pacific, where it is endemic. It has ecological, but also economic, importance. Ecologically, it is the preferred food of the snailPlicopurpura pansa, a protected species, in the cultural heritage of the country. Additionally, it is a basibiont (generates substrate for other individuals) that maintains the biodiversity of the Region. Economically, it has changed from artisanal consumption to become a culinary tourist attraction, offered at restaurants as an exotic and aphrodisiac dish, in tourist places like Huatulco or Acapulco. Despite being an exploited resource for decades, little is known about its life history. The Mexican Authorities have not yet recognised this mollusc as a fishing resource, so that it does not have any law that controls its extraction, sale and consumption, putting at risk the recruitment, survival and permanence of this species. The goal of this project is the preservation and support for the management of the species. The Project "Quiton del Pacifico Tropical Mexicano" seeks to provide the biological, ecological, reproductive, genetic, anatomical and morphometric bases of the populations ofChiton articulatus. The project was structured in four stages: 1) field sampling and obtaining samples, 2) disclosure and presentation of the project, 3) inclusion of students at the undergraduate and graduate level, 4) application of results. The inclusion and recognition ofC. articulatusas a fishing resource will achieve impact at the national and regional level through the implementation of laws that regulate its fishing, as well as its inclusion in management and food security policies. Additionally, this Mexican Chiton Project is currently replicating with chiton species in Galapagos, Ecuador.
Dans l’ombre de la décision : les fonctions multiples des rapports d’études dans la délégation marchande de l’expertise en politiques urbaines
Authors: Bataille Nicolas
Published: November 2020

Les études sont un passage obligé des politiques urbaines. Commanditées par les pouvoirs publics auprès d’entreprises le plus souvent privées, elles aboutissent systématiquement à des livrables sous forme de rapports. Alors que ces rapports sont censés éclairer le décideur dans ses choix d’aménagement de la ville, les acteurs de la mise en œuvre des politiques locales font pourtant régulièrement le procès de leur inutilité, malgré leur grand nombre. Cet article vise à comprendre la décision dans les politiques urbaines à partir de l’analyse de la rédaction de ces rapports, en cherchant à dépasser le simple constat d’une mise en récit légitimante. Il part d’une observation ethnographique des rédacteurs au travail pour voir comment ils luttent contre cette critique d’inutilité et étudier les effets recherchés de leurs écrits. Face à une configuration d’écriture contraignante de nature marchande, cette observation montre le changement de rôle de ces rédacteurs qui cherchent davantage à être des consultants accoucheurs de projets que des experts neutres. Ils rédigent alors des rapports, vus comme des outils, sous des formes variées en cherchant à leur conférer des fonctions différentes. Cet article identifie ces fonctions et montre comment ces dispositifs sociotechniques s’inscrivent dans les modalités contemporaines de l’action publique urbaine et participent à transformer la décision en pouvoir.
L'économie morale de la révolution
Authors: Bracho Yoletty
Published: November 2020

Le texte analyse les processus sociaux à l' uvre dans l'intégration de militants associatifs populaires au sein des administrations publiques au temps des gouvernements chavistes au Venezuela. Au c ur de ce processus, l'économie morale articulée autour de la notion de révolution détermine les échanges politiques producteurs de l'action publique, que ce soit par la production de l'administration elle-même ou par la construction du rôle public de l'administration.L'analyse des échanges politiques articulée à la notion d'économie morale nous permet de comprendre comment l'intégration de militants associatifs populaires au sein des administrations publiques retravaille le rapport à la fois moral et pratique des classes populaires à l'État et au politique, tout en reproduisant la conditionnalité de leur accès à l'action publique.
Des coopératives dans la mondialisation
Authors: Wagner Anne Catherine
Published: November 2020

L'article porte sur les différentes dimensions de l'ancrage local mobilisées par des salariés d'entreprises coopératives pour faire valoir la légitimité du maintien d'une production sur place dans des secteurs économiques marqués par des délocalisations. En reconstituant le système de ressources des coopérateurs, il analyse les modes de construction d'un sens de la propriété spécifique, qui se forge dans la confrontation avec une conception internationalisée et financiarisée de la propriété du capital. L'article prend appui sur une enquête auprès de trois entreprises qui ont fait ou font toujours partie de groupes internationaux : les deux premières résultent d'une reprise d'entreprise en coopératives par les salariés à la suite d'un conflit avec une multinationale, la troisième est au contraire une coopérative qui a connu un développement important jusqu'à implanter des filiales à l'étranger. Dans les trois cas, l'ancrage local n'est pas un donné mais une construction, dont le contenu varie selon les positions sociales et les dispositions des coopérateurs.
Efficacy and Safety of Accelerated Corneal Cross-linking for Progressive Keratoconus: A 5-Year Follow-up Study
Authors: Moramarco Antonio , Mastrofilippo Valentina , Romano Maria Grazia , Iannetta Danilo , Braglia Luca , Fontana Luigi
Published: November 2020

PURPOSE:

To investigate the long-term efficacy and safety of continuous light-accelerated corneal cross-linking (CXL) in patients with progressive keratoconus.

METHODS:

This retrospective study analyzed 29 eyes of 29 consecutive patients with progressive keratoconus treated with epithelium-off riboflavin-ultraviolet induced accelerated CXL (30 mW/cm
2
–7.2 joules/cm
2
). Uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected (CDVA) distance visual acuity, keratometry measurements at 3 and 6 mm (Kmax, Kmin, and Kmean), topographic astigmatism, central corneal thickness, anterior corneal aberrometric analysis (at 3 and 6 mm), endothelial cell density, and central foveal thickness were evaluated before and 24 and 60 months after surgery.

RESULTS:

UDVA significantly improved at 60 months postoperatively (
P
= .028). Kmax and Kmean at 3 mm significantly decreased at 24 (
P
= .009 and .006, respectively) and 60 (
P
= .017 and .034, respectively) months postoperatively, whereas Kmin significantly decreased only at 24 months postoperatively (
P
= .032). Kmax at 6 mm significantly decreased at 24 and 60 months postoperatively (
P
= .035 and .027, respectively). Cylinder error significantly decreased at 24 and 60 months postoperatively (
P
= .001 and .023, respectively). Wavefront aberration variables remained unchanged after surgery, except for spherical aberration at 6 mm that decreased at 24 and 60 months postoperatively (
P
= .038 and .031, respectively) and trefoil at 0° that significantly decreased at 24 months postoperatively (
P
< .005). Endothelial cell density and central foveal thickness showed no changes from baseline.

CONCLUSIONS:

Accelerated CXL was found to be effective in halting keratoconus progression and improving some of the visual, topographic, and wavefront aberration variables evaluated. High energy irradiance did not induce significant changes in corneal transparency, endothelial cell density, and central foveal thickness.

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J Refract Surg
. 2020;36(11):724–730.]
Partnering with Parents of Children with Medical Complexity: A Framework for Engaging Families for Practice Improvement
Authors: Schnell Jessica Lander , Johaningsmeir Sarah , Bartelt Tera , Bergman David A.
Published: November 2020

The role of patients and families has evolved over the years, from being viewed as entities who were told what to do, to consumers of health services, to being central to health system design and clinical decision-making. When designing health care practices and programs to be patient- and family-centered, we believe that parents of children with medical complexity (CMC) bring valuable viewpoints and experiences to the table. Good health and functional outcomes for CMC and their families are dependent on active family engagement with their health care partners. We apply the Patient Engagement in Redesigning Care Toolkit (PERCT) model to describe the experience of complex care programs with engaging families at various levels of program design and function, including strengths and pitfalls experienced with each PERCT category. Operationalizing the health care system to treat patients and families as equal stakeholders is necessary if we want to succeed in a patient-centered, value-based environment.

[
Pediatr Ann
. 2020;49(11):e467–e472.]
A Systematic Literature Review of Child Life in Ambulatory Settings
Authors: McGinley Teresa , Maskell Stephanie , Cantrell Kathryn
Published: November 2020

This article illustrates the growth and development of the profession of child life within the last 25 years through a literature review of child life services in ambulatory settings. We reviewed all literature chronicling child life services in ambulatory settings published between January 1993 and December 2018 in three major databases, synthesizing common themes across the literature. Over the last 25 years, growth has occurred in the provision of child life interventions in outpatient settings and more publications are being produced. In outpatient settings, procedural support interventions have been written about the most, with much of this literature coming after 2010.

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Pediatr Ann.
2020;49(11):e491–e498.]
Chatbots for Brand Representation in Comparison with Traditional Websites
Authors: Kühnel Johannes , Ebner Markus , Ebner Martin
Published: November 2020

Chatbots have gained enormous popularity in recent years. IT giants such as Microsoft, Google and Facebook have taken an interest in automated conversations. Messaging apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are playing an increasingly important role in smartphone usage and communication in general - perfect conditions for chatbots. This paper provides an introduction of recent chatbot development in general and in customer environments. As part of this work, a chatbot was developed for the Austrian IT company CodeFluegel GmbH. The chatbot, named Theodore, provides information about CodeFluegel via Facebook Messenger and webchat, similar to the existing company website. The design process and implementation of the chatbot as well as architectural considerations are explained throughout this document. In a user study, participants perform typical tasks with the website and the chatbot. The usage of both platforms is evaluated in order to identify advantages and disadvantages as well as differences compared to the other technology and to draw conclusions. Findings to this study indicate promising prospects for chatbots as alternative touchpoints for customers and others and a way to replace and enhance traditional websites.
IoT-Based of Automatic Electrical Appliance for Smart Home
Authors: Areni Intan Sari , Waridi Ahmad , Amirullah Indrabayu , Yohannes Christoforus , Lawi Armin , Bustamin Anugrayani
Published: November 2020

The remote control system on electrical equipment in the room can be fulfilled through the internet as an IoT (Internet of Things) implementation. All devices managed from one interface, so home appliances management delivered quickly and conveniently. The main contribution in this research is IP based controlling for rooms with control lights and vertical curtains, and also the temperature of the air conditioner (AC) with IoT Technology. The used hardware is Raspberry Pi 3 as a server, Relay, motor stepper, IR led Transmitter, and temperature sensor DS18B20. For implementation, an android application is built by MIT App Inventor 2. The results show that all features function correctly, but each device responds with a different delay value.  Delay time response of a lamp, vertical blind, and AC is up to 1.5 sec, 2.1 sec, and 1.6 sec, respectively.electrical appliances, IoT, controlling system, smart room
Innovative Mobile Application for Measuring Big Data Maturity: Case of SMEs in Thailand
Authors: Limpeeticharoenchot Santisook , Cooharojananone Nagul , Chanvanakul Thira , Tuaycharoen Nuengwong , Atchariyachanvanich Kanokwan
Published: November 2020

A Big Data maturity model (BDMM) is one of the key tools for Big Data assessment and monitoring, and a guideline for maximizing the usage and opportunity of Big Data in organizations. The development of a BDMM for SMEs is a new concept and is challenging in terms of development, application, and adoption. This article aims to create the novel online adaptive BDMM via responsive web application for SMEs. We develop the BDMM API and a responsive web application for easy access via mobile phone. We developed a model by analyzing the factors impacting the success of implementing Big Data Analytics (BDA) in SMEs based on literature reviews. The model was verified by conducting a survey of 180 SMEs in Thailand, interviewed against four extracted domains. Then, the scoring and classified levels for the model was developed through Latent Class Analysis (LCA) to depict four levels of each domain and four final maturity levels to create an adaptive model. As the experimental results with 33 users including executive officers, managers, IT and data analytic officers .The user acceptance for our mobile application using TAM indicates that executive officers group and non-executive group satisfied perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and intention to use factor. Use cases of the application include SMEs monitoring for their Big Data Analytics capability for improvement, and the Government Agency providing proper support on SMEs’ level of competency.
Comparison of VPN Protocols at Network Layer Focusing on Wire Guard Protocol
Authors: Abdulazeez Adnan Mohsin , Salim Baraa Wasfi , Zeebaree Diyar Qader , Doghramachi Dana
Published: November 2020

The key point of this paper is to assess and look over the top of the line network layer-based VPN (Virtual Private Network) protocols because data link layer is hardly ever found to be in use in organizations, the reason is because of its exceedingly high charge. Virtual Private Network (VPN) is commonly used in business situations to provide secure communication channels over public infrastructure such as Internet. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) provide a secure encrypted communication between remote networks worldwide by using Internet Protocol (IP) tunnels and a shared medium like the Internet. The paper follows and sets standards for different types of protocols and techniques, the VPN (Virtual Private Network) architectural feature is made to deliver dependable and safe network that is not in line with regular networks that provide a higher trust and a higher secure channel between user and organization. The current study took place to summaries the usage of existing VPNs protocol and to show the strength of every VPN. Through different studies that have been made by other researchers as well as an extra focus on the state of art protocol, Wire guard. It is also worthy to mention that wire guard compared with other protocols such as IPsec and GRE. The studies show the WireGuard being a better choice in terms of other well-known procedures to inaugurate a secure and trusted VPN.
Robots and Robotics Kits for Early Childhood and First School Age
Authors: Papadakis Stamatios
Published: November 2020

Educational robotics can consider one of the newest trends in education and they have been introduced into the classrooms ranging from kindergarten through high school as a means of enriching the learning environment and promote knowledge-building activities. Especially, robotics technologies offer opportunities for young age children, for a practical, hands-on understanding of the things they meet in their daily life but do not fully understand, such as proximity sensors, motion detectors, and light sensors, reasoning failures (software bugs) and connection problems (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth disconnection). In this article, we presented robots that can be used in early childhood and first primary classes of education. The purpose of this article is not to advocate against an educational robot or robotic kit but indeed to inform the educational community so that to make informed decisions regarding the introduction of this kind of technology into the classroom.
Implementation of Deep Learning Predictor (LSTM) Algorithm for Human Mobility Prediction
Authors: Nurhaida Ida , Noprisson Handrie , Ayumi Vina , Wei Hong , Dwika Putra Erwin , Utami Marissa , Setiawan Hadiguna
Published: November 2020

The studies of human mobility prediction in mobile computing area gained due to the availability of large-scale dataset contained history of location trajectory. Previous work has been proposed many solutions for increasing of human mobility prediction result accuration, however, only few researchers have addressed the issue of human mobility for implementation of LSTM networks. This study attempted to use classical methodologies by combining LSTM and DBSCAN because those algorithms can tackle problem in human mobility, including large-scale sequential data modeling and number of clusters of arbitrary trajectory identification. The method of research consists of DBSCAN for clustering, long short-term memory (LSTM) algorithm for modelling and prediction, and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) for evaluation. As the result, the prediction error or RMSE value reached score 3.551 by setting LSTM with parameter of epoch and batch_size is 100 and 20 respectively.
RAB11FIP5-Deficient Mice Exhibit Cytokine-Related Transcriptomic Signatures
Authors: Li Dapeng , Bradley Todd , Cain Derek W , Pedroza-Pacheco Isabela , Aggelakopoulou Maria , Parks Robert , Barr Maggie , Xia Shi-Mao , Scearce Richard , Bowman Cindy , Stevens Grace , Newman Amanda , Hora Bhavna , Chen Yue , Riebe Kristina , Wang Yunfei , Sempowski Gregory , Saunders Kevin O , Borrow Persephone , Haynes Barton F
Published: November 2020

Rab11 recycling endosomes are involved in immunological synaptic functions, but the roles of Rab11 family–interacting protein 5 (Rab11Fip5), one of the Rab11 effectors, in the immune system remain obscure. Our previous study demonstrated that RAB11FIP5 transcripts are significantly elevated in PBMCs from HIV-1–infected individuals, making broadly HIV-1–neutralizing Abs compared with those without broadly neutralizing Abs; however, the role of Rab11FiP5 in immune functions remains unclear. In this study, a RAB11FIP5 gene knockout (RAB11FIP5−/−) mouse model was employed to study the role of Rab11Fip5 in immune responses. RAB11FIP5−/− mice exhibited no perturbation in lymphoid tissue cell subsets, and Rab11Fip5 was not required for serum Ab induction following HIV-1 envelope immunization, Ab transcytosis to mucosal sites, or survival after influenza challenge. However, differences were observed in multiple transcripts, including cytokine genes, in lymphocyte subsets from envelope-immunized RAB11FIP5−/− versus control mice. These included alterations in several genes in NK cells that mirrored observations in NKs from HIV-infected humans expressing less RAB11FIP5, although Rab11Fip5 was dispensable for NK cell cytolytic activity. Notably, immunized RAB11FIP5−/− mice had lower IL4 expression in CD4+ T follicular helper cells and showed lower TNF expression in CD8+ T cells. Likewise, TNF-α production by human CD8+ T cells correlated with PBMC RAB11FIP5 expression. These observations in RAB11FIP5−/− mice suggest a role for Rab11Fip5 in regulating cytokine responses.
Regulatory T Cells in Angiogenesis
Authors: Lužnik Zala , Anchouche Sonia , Dana Reza , Yin Jia
Published: November 2020

Regulatory T cells (Tregs) are crucial mediators of immune homeostasis. They regulate immune response by suppressing inflammation and promoting self-tolerance. In addition to their immunoregulatory role, a growing body of evidence highlights the dynamic role of Tregs in angiogenesis, the process of forming new blood vessels. Although angiogenesis is critically important for normal tissue regeneration, it is also a hallmark of pathological processes, including malignancy and chronic inflammation. Interestingly, the role of Tregs in angiogenesis has been shown to be highly tissue- and context-specific and as a result can yield either pro- or antiangiogenic effects. For these reasons, there is considerable interest in determining the molecular underpinnings of Treg-mediated modulation of angiogenesis in different disease states. The present review summarizes the role of Tregs in angiogenesis and mechanisms by which Tregs regulate angiogenesis and discusses how these mechanisms differ in homeostatic and pathological settings.
Wind Tunnel Test of a Rotorcraft with Lift Compounding
Authors: Bauknecht Andŕe , Wang Xing , Faust Jan-Arun , Chopra Inderjit
Published: November 2020

Rotorcraft flight speed is limited by compressibility effects on the advancing blade side and decreasing lift potential on the retreating blade side. It may thus be beneficial to employ a hingeless rotor to generate additional lift with the advancing blade and compensate the resulting
rolling moment with a fixed wing on the retreating blade side. This concept is a form of "lift compounding" that appears to show enormous potential. The present paper presents results of a wind tunnel test with a slowed, hingeless rotor and single fixed wing on the retreating blade side. Based
on rotor test stand data and flow field measurements, the impact of operational and rotor parameters on system performance and aerodynamics is examined, mutual interaction effects between rotor and fixed wing are analyzed, and dominant flow structures are characterized in the reverse flow
region on the retreating blade side. Flow field analysis reveals a reverse flow entrance vortex that freely convects through the reverse flow region and rivals the blade tip vortices in strength. Contrary to previous beliefs, this vortex originates from upstream of the reverse flow region
and only its detachment from the rotor blade is related to entering this region. The combination of finite rolling moment trim and aft shaft tilt significantly increases rotor lift coefficient and corresponding peak lift-to-drag ratio of the compound rotorcraft. Results are compared with predictions
from a comprehensive rotor analysis that is expanded to cover the main effects of the added fixed wing and is able to reproduce general performance trends of the rotorcraft. The present study highlights that adding a single fixed wing and hingeless rotor to a high-speed rotorcraft could significantly
improve its performance.
Quantifying and reporting cardiac findings in imaging of COVID-19 patients
Authors: Mishra Ajay Kumar , Lal Amos , Sahu Kamal Kant , Kranis Mark , Sargent Jennifer
Published: November 2020

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection continues to be a public health emergency and a pandemic of international concern. As of April 31st,  the reported cases of COVID-19 are three million in 186 countries. Reported case fatality has crossed 200 thousand among which more than fifty thousand has been in the USA. Most patients present with symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath following exposure to other COVID-19 patients. Respiratory manifestations predominate in patients with mild, moderate, severe illness. Imaging of patients with COVID-19 consistently reports various pulmonary parenchymal involvement. In this article we wanted to reinforce and review the various reported imaging patterns of cardiac and mediastinal involvement in COVID-19 patients. Among patients with COVID 19 who underwent various imaging of chest various cardiac findings including pericardial effusion, myocarditis, cardiomegaly has been reported. Most of these findings have been consistently reported in patients with significant acute myocardial injury, and fulminant myocarditis. Acute biventricular dysfunction has also been reported with subsequent improvement of the same following clinical improvement. Details of cardiac MRI is rather limited. In a patient with clinical presentation of acute myocarditis, biventricular myocardial interstitial edema, diffuse biventricular hypokinesia, increased ventricular wall thickness, and severe LV dysfunction has been reported. Among patients with significant clinical improvement in LV structure and function has also been documented. With increasing number of clinical cases, future imaging studies will be instrumental in identifying the various cardiac manifestations, and their relation to clinical outcome.
Characterization of midgut microbiome of Anopheles stephensi Liston
Authors: Pereira Minisha Heracl , Mohanty Ajeet Kumar , Garg Sandeep , Tyagi Suchi , Kumar Ashwani
Published: November 2020

Background & objectives: Anopheles stephensi is an important vector of malaria in South East Asia. The abundance and diversity of gut microbiota in the disease vectors affect their development, digestion, metabolism and immunity. The immatures of An. stephensi engulf microbes from their aquatic environment. The present study investigates midgut microbiota of wild and laboratory populations and compares it with their habitat bacterial diversity to study transstadial transmissibility.

Methods: The gut microbes from immatures, adults and water samples were cultured at ambient conditions on different media. The colony and biochemical characteristics, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing of gut microbes were studied.

Results: Altogether, 298 bacterial isolates were characterized as 21 genera belonging to four major Phyla viz., Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes and Proteobacteria. In the field population-1, Proteobacteria and Firmicutes accounted for 49% and Actinobacteria constituted 51% of the bacterial isolates. In field population-2, Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes accounted for 99% of the isolates. In the laboratory populations, Firmicutes constituted 77%, while Proteobacteria 23% of the isolates. Additionally, 9 genera occurred in the breeding habitats, 13 in the larval midgut, 6 in pupal midgut, 9 in male midgut and 10 in the female midgut.

Interpretation & conclusion: This is a unique study on diversity of microbiota of An. stephensi from breeding water, developmental stages and adults. Different culture media used enhanced the isolation of diverse bacteria. The presence of Micrococcus and Leucobacter in different life stages indicates their adaptation in An. stephensi as symbionts which need further evaluation for their role in paratransgenesis.
Intranasal corticosteroids: patient administration angles and impact of education
Authors: Treat S. , Ebert Jr. C.E. , Farzal Z. , Basu S. , Zanation A.M. , Thorp B.D. , Kimbell J.S. , Senior B.A. , Kimple A.J.
Published: November 2020

INTRODUCTION: Intranasal corticosteroids sprays (INCS) are first line treatment for allergic rhinitis and are frequently used for chronic rhinosinusitis. Improperly aiming INCS increases the risk of epistaxis and may decrease the efficacy of the medication. The goal of this study was to determine how patients position INCS for drug delivery and if verbal or written instructions improve their positioning. METHODS: Patients in rhinology clinics were photographed while administering a generic spray bottle. The angle of the spray bot- tle relative to the patients’ head and a fixed background was determined. RESULTS: A total of 46 participants were included. The average spray angle for the right naris was 10.1o towards the septum and 67.2o below the Frankfurt Horizontal plane. The average spray angle for the left naris was 4.5o towards the septum and 62.2o below the Frankfurt horizontal plane. The angle of the spray bottle ranged from 50o toward the septum to 43o away from the sep- tum. Only 8 patients aimed away from the septum for both nares. Patients who recalled receiving verbal and written instructions aimed the INCS bottle at the lateral wall and inferior turbinate in contrast to patients who only received one form of instruction or no instructions. CONCLUSIONS: Most patients (83%) incorrectly aim INCS when compared to current guidelines. There was statistically significant improvement in the positioning of patients who reported receiving both verbal and written instruction; however, this study high- lights a greater need for patient education.