bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Post covid lung recovery through physiotherapy: A case report
Authors:   Fizomedica SRL Rehabilitation Center Iasi, Romania., Alina Momanu , Alexandru Csapo ,   Fizomedica SRL Rehabilitation Center Iasi, Romania.
Published: October 2022

SARS COV 2 infection causes lung lesions characterized by the appearance of ground glass opacities, and a significant percentage of patients present persistent symptoms and changes in CT scan represented by fibrotic lesions, traction bronchiectasis, persistence of ground glass images. Laser therapy has anti-inflammatory effects, stabilizes the vascular endothelium, has antifibrotic effects, being a useful therapy both in the acute phase of SARS COV2 pneumonia, as well as in the post-acute and chronic phase, rapidly reducing the symptomatology and being able to prevent the appearance of sequelae.
A case of catatonia
Authors:   Saint Vincent de Paul Residence, Malta., Camilleri nee Galea Doriella , Vella Malcolm ,   Mater Dei Hospital, Malta.
Published: October 2022

A 67 year old lady with hypertension, type two diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, depression and deep vein thrombosis, independent in activities of daily living who was admitted with one month history of lethargy. She was noted to have deterioration in the activities of daily living, and was complaining of shortness of breath.
Lymph node tuberculosis before treatment, under treatment and post treatment detected by 18F FDG PET/CT
Authors:   Department of Family Medicine, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan., Chen Li Yu , Jiang Jiunn Song ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, and School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan., Chen Yen Kung ,   Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET Center, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, and School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Published: October 2022

People infected with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (TB) stay infected for a long time. Infected people may not develop tuberculosis disease and were asymptomatic. Once progressing to disease, it can affect most tissues and organs, but especially the lungs.
Walnut consumption as a cause of black tongue: A case report
Authors:   Orofacial Pain Resident, Department of Oral Health Practice, Division of Orofacial Pain, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, 740 S Limestone, Lexington, 40536 KY, (859)323 5500, USA., Sangall Linda , Miller Craig S ,   Chief, Division of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine, Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Health Practice, MN324, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, 770 Rose St, Lexington, 40536 KY, USA.
Published: October 2022

Oral staining can be secondary to intrinsic or extrinsic environmental factors [1]. Extrinsic staining is recognized mostly on dental surfaces and is commonly associated with the use of chlorhexidine mouthwash [2,3,4], certain toothpastes [5], and frequent intakes of tea and/or coffee [6,7]. When the discoloration appears on a mucosal surface, the clinician should be careful to take a thorough history and build a differential diagnosis based on the findings.
Gobernanza de las plataformas en línea ante la DSA y las Propuestas de Reglamento de Mercados Digitales e Inteligencia Artificial (DMA y AIA)
Authors: Argelich Comelles Cristina
Published: October 2022

El presente trabajo aborda los retos que plantea la regulación de las plataformas en línea, a la luz del Reglamento de Servicios Digitales (DSA), las Propuestas de Reglamento de Mercados Digitales e Inteligencia Artificial (DMA y AIA), la P2B Regulation y el RGPD, así como los informes finales del Expert Group for the EU Observatory on the Online Platform Economy y las ELI Model Rules on Online Platforms. El examen jurídico de la materiaanaliza críticamente sus cuestiones fundamentales: la responsabilidad limitada de las plataformas en línea de la Propuesta de DSA vs. el estudio Liability of Online Platforms del Parlamento Europeo; la autorregulación de las plataformas en línea; el tratamiento legal de los resultados inadecuados causados por la discriminación algorítmica; la defensa de la libre competencia, cuestionada por la colusión algorítmica y abordada en la GWB Digitalisierungsgesetz; la protección de datos; y la protección del consumidor.Finalmente, se apuesta por una regulación completa del régimen de responsabilidad de las plataformas en línea, como una de las vías propuestas en el estudio Liability of Online Platforms del Parlamento Europeo y desatendida en la DSA. Asimismo, se propone el tratamiento legal de la discriminación algorítmica y la protección de datos como estadios necesarios para una adecuada gobernanza de las plataformas en línea y la salvaguardia de los derechos del consumidor.
Sentencias comentadas. Renuncia al ejercicio de acciones de reclamación de responsabilidad contra un abogado
Authors: Crespo Mora Carmen Mª
Published: October 2022

Sentencias comentadas. Renuncia al ejercicio de acciones de reclamación de responsabilidad contra un abogado
A növényi alapú húsimitátumok fogyasztói preferenciáinak vizsgálata Magyarországon
Authors: Szakály Zoltán , Szilágyi Cintia
Published: October 2022

Az utóbbi évtizedekben bizonyossá vált, hogy nem csak a hiányos táplálkozás, de a túlzott étel fogyasztás is károsodást okozhat a szervezetben. Ezeknek jelentős része összefüggésbe hozható a nem megfelelő életmóddal, melyben a legnagyobb problémának két alappillér minősül, az egyik az egészségtelen táplálkozás, a másik a rendszeres testmozgás hiánya. A kutatás legfontosabb célkitűzése a fogyasztói preferenciák feltárása a növényi alapú húsimitátum termékekkel kapcsolatban. A kutatás célkitűzéseinek megvalósítására egy 500 fős országos reprezentatív megkérdezést indítottunk 2020 októberében. A kérdőív két fő részből állt össze. Elsőként a jellemző táplálkozási módokra kérdeztünk rá, majd a húshelyettesítők fogyasztói preferenciáit vizsgáltuk. A kutatás eredményei szerint a vezető táplálkozási mód a mindenevő, ehhez képest a többi alternatív táplálkozási forma aránya elenyésző. Megállapítottuk, hogy a mérsékelt húsfogyasztás egyre inkább jellemző a mindenevőkre is. A válaszadók 35%-a próbálta már ki a növényi alapú termékeket. Ebben az esetben a fiatalabbak és a nők nagyobb aránya figyelhető meg, illetve olyan személyeké, akik magasabb iskolai végzettséggel rendelkeznek. Ebben az esetben is erős befolyásoló tényező az észlelt egészségtudatosság mértéke. A nem-fogyasztás legfontosabb indokai közé tartoznak az ízhez kapcsolódó negatív hiedelmek és attitűdök, a húsevésről történő nehéz lemondás, valamint a növényi alapú húsimitátumokkal kapcsolatos egészség-anomáliák. A gyártók számára ez azt jelenti, hogy olyan növényi alapú termékeket kell kifejleszteniük, amelyek kiválóan imitálják a húsok megszokott állományát (állagát), színét és élvezeti értékét. Minél természetesebb összetételű egy növényi húsanalóg, annál nagyobb az esélye a sikeres piaci bevezetésre. A gyártmányfejlesztés legfontosabb szempontja tehát a két kategória azonossága, ami a helyettesíthetőség alapfeltétele lehet. A kutatás további következtetése, hogy a gyártók egyszerre célozhatják meg a vegetáriánus, vegán, illetve a flexitáriánus és a kevesebb húst fogyasztani akaró célcsoportokat.
From NAP to SNAP: A Bridge to Economic Liberty for Residents of Puerto Rico
Authors: Carrión-Tavárez Ángel
Published: October 2022

This paper explains the origin, characteristics, and operation of the United States federal government’s block grant currently received by Puerto Rico to operate a nutrition assistance program. We compare its limitations with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit system. We analyze the possible change from the block grant to SNAP, and the potential of this program to enable more people to work and provide for themselves and their families. The effect on the economic activity of the federal funds allocated for the reconstruction and construction of infrastructure on the Island is considered. Finally, we discuss how SNAP incentives could create favorable conditions for the labor force participation rate to rise and what this means for the economic liberty of the people of Puerto Rico.
發展性教學視導之研究
Authors: 張德銳 張德銳
Published: October 2022

精鍊作者多年來於教學視導與評鑑領域戮力講學與做研究之成果，本書先建構發展性教學視導之梗概，再分別詳細論述發展性教學視導的理論基礎和常用的視導行為，並提出發展性教學視導四個常用的技術：教學觀察與回饋、教學檔案、教學行動研究、認知教練，最後述及我國所推行的專業發展導向教師評鑑及其在國內的實徵研究分析，期兼顧理論、實務與研究，使發展性教學視導在促進教師專業發展上合理性與無限的潛能得以發揮，對教育界有所貢獻。
Anti-hypercholesterol effects of microencapsulation of leaf extract Stevia rebaudiana
Authors: I Kadek Bagiana  , Ika Puspitaningrum  , Lia Kusmita  , Yuvianti Dwi Franyoto  , Mutmainah
Published: October 2022

Several studies have proven that Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni leaf extract has been shown to be able to lower cholesterol. Furthermore, microencapsulation was developed to protect the content in the plant. This study aims to determine the effect of microencapsulated preparations of leaf extract of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni on cholesterol in male Wistar rats. The encapsulants used are inulin and chitosan. This study was conducted with the aim of making hypercholesterol rats induced by alloxan at a dose of 150 mg/KgBW rats intraperitoneally. Hypercholesterolemic rats were given microencapsulated Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni leaf extract at different dose levels (100, 300, 700 and 1000 mg/kgBW) for 8 weeks; control mice were fed a basal diet during this period. The results of the study concluded that the microencapsulation of the leaf extract of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni had an antihypercholesterolemic effect on male Wistar strain rats.
К ИССЛЕДОВАНИЮ ЗАВИСИМОСТИ ВХОДНОГО СОПРОТИВЛЕНИЯ ОДНОРОДНОЙ ЦЕПНОЙ СХЕМЫ ОТ СОПРОТИВЛЕНИЯ НАГРУЗКИ
Authors: Арутюнян Г.В.
Published: October 2022

Работа посвящена вопросам получения и исследования аналитической зависимости входного комплексного сопротивления Z_вх однородной цепной схемы с фиксированным количеством четырехполюсников от комплексного сопротивления нагрузки Z_н. Зависимость Z_вх=f(Z_н) является дробно-линейной функцией комплексной переменной. Образом отображения области Z_н есть круг на комплексной плоскости Z_вх. Определяются параметры круга: координаты центра и радиус. Исследование образа отображения дает информацию, например, о возможности резонанса в цепной схеме. В этом случае образ отображения пересекает ось действительных чисел на комплексной плоскости Z_вх. Исследование позволяет оценить также характер входного сопротивления. Если образ отображения не пересекает ось действительных чисел на комплексной плоскости Z_вх, тогда сопротивление Z_вх по характеру либо активно-индуктивное, либо активно-емкостное.
Имея параметры образа отображения, можно также определить минимальное (максимальное) значение Z_вх. В случае, если начало координат принадлежит образу отображения – кругу, тогда минимальное значение входного сопротивления будет равно нулю, т.е. режим на входе цепной схемы будет эквивалентен режиму короткого замыкания.
Анализ обратного отображения Z_н=f^(-1) (Z_вх ) дает возможность определить множество значений сопротивлений нагрузки, при которых входное сопротивление цепной схемы Z_вх будет иметь максимальное (минимальное) значение, а фазовые сдвиги между напряжением и током на входе и выходе цепной схемы будут равны. Исследование позволяет также определить множество сопротивлений нагрузки Z_н, при которых Z_вх не изменится по модулю (по фазе) или будет иметь определенный характер.
ПРЕОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬ ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ПЕРЕМЕЩЕНИЙ ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ И ТРУБОПРОВОДОВ ЭНЕРГОБЛОКОВ АТОМНОЙ ЭЛЕКТРОСТАНЦИИ
Authors: Петросян В.Г. , Овакимян Т.О. , Мартоян Г.Г.
Published: October 2022

Разработан преобразователь линейных перемещений (ПЛП) для измерения механических перемещений оборудования и трубопроводов энергоблоков атомной электростанции (АЭС), возникающих в различных режимах работы энергоблока при температурных расширениях и сжатиях главного циркуляционного трубопровода (ГЦТ). Работа выполнена в рамках разработки современного программно-технического комплекса (ПТК) с целью контроля системы гидравлических амортизаторов (СГА), установленной на технологических агрегатах главного циркуляционного контура (ГЦК) энергоблока №2 Армянской атомной электростанции (ААЭС) для демпфирования сейсмических колебаний. В список задач по созданию ПТК входила разработкa ПЛП в силу невозможности применения готовых преобразователей, способных функционировать в жестких условиях герметичных помещений ГЦК. Исходя из вышесказанного, разработан преобразователь линейных перемещений с учетом технических характеристик, выдвинутых эксплуатирующей организацией. В основу схемы ПЛП был положен принцип работы трансформатора с подвижным сердечником (ТПС) из ферромагнитного материала и тремя индукционными обмотками (возбуждающая и пара выходных обмоток). Для выбранной схемы трансформатора была выведена математическая формула для расчета передаточной функции “сигнал-перемещение”. Разработан специальный вычислительный код, необходимый для трудоемких численных расчетов передаточной функции ТПС. Предложены специальная графическая методика для оценки конструктивных параметров составных элементов ТПС, а также стенд для точных и оперативных измерений, сбора и хранения полученных данных передаточной функции ТПС и готовых образцов ПЛП. В конце 2016 года набор разработанных преобразователей в количестве 77 штук включен в состав ПТК, разработанного в ЗАО НИИ “Арматом” для мониторинга амортизаторов СГА. Опыт эксплуатации преобразователей (в составе ПТК) в жестких условиях герметичных помещений ГЦК энергоблока №2 ААЭС показал высокую стабильность характеристик и способность к оперативному и точному обнаружению неполадок в работе СГА.
A review of vectors, vector borne diseases, vector control and their impact on public health
Authors: Abhisubesh Vijayakumar  , Sahadiya Mandodan  , Hemaladkshmi Padmanaban  , Bhagyashree Bora  , Manikandan Sivaprakasam  , Kakhuangailiu Gangmei  , Jibi Lukose  , Aneha K  , Mathivanan Ashokkumar  , Vijayalakshmi Krishnamoorthy  , Poopathi Subbiah
Published: October 2022

Mosquitoes are most important insect vectors for human disease transmission. Dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, and zika are all spread by Aedes mosquitoes in many parts of the world. The primary vector of human malaria transmission is Anopheles. Culex is responsible for the transmission of Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis and West Nile virus fever. Synthetic pesticides have been successfully utilized in mosquito-control programmes for several decades. However, there are a number of disadvantages to the chemical method. As a result, there has been a rise in concern in the usage of biological agents for mosquito control in recent years. Because of their highly effective mosquitocidal activity, Bacillus sphaericus and Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis have been utilized extensively. While insecticide-based interventions have successfully reduced mosquito populations for a number of years, the reliance on a few number of insecticides has now led to the evolution of resistance. So there is a need to search for novel mosquitocidal bacteria for control the mosquito species. Since soil is one of the world's most diversified environments in which bacteria and fungi are abundant, screening of soil samples for isolation of novel mosquitocidal bacteria is attempted.
Probabilistic Assessment of the Seismic Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) at seven Colombian Cities
Authors: Fadel Miguel Letícia Fleck , Riera Jorge Daniel , Ontiveros-Pérez Sergio Pastor , Miguel Letícia Fleck Fadel
Published: October 2022

This paper presents a probabilistic assessment of peak ground acceleration (PGA) observations at seven Colombian cities located in regions with intermediate and high seismic activity. Frequency histograms of the annual exceedance rates were determined using historical data of the annual rate of exceedance for pre-established values of PGA. After determining distribution parameters by means of the method of moments, several probability density functions were examined in order to evaluate the performance of each function. In most sites, the maximum annual PGA appears to be best modeled by a lognormal distribution, which led to its adoption as parent distribution for the entire group of cities. Once the lognormal function is selected as parent distribution, series of PGA values for arbitrary periods of time may be generated through random simulation. Next, series of maximum values in fifty years of observation were simulated for the seven cities, assuming a Lognormal parent distribution. Analytical solutions for extreme values of different sample sizes of lognormal random variables are not known to the authors. However, since extreme values for large samples of lognormal random variables tend asymptotically to a Type I (Gumbel) probability distribution, the latter was adopted as a possible model for the 50 years PGA distributions suggested in the paper for several Colombian cities, as a useful tool for engineering design, whenever the PGA is regarded as an appropriate seismic intensity measure.
Nursing İntervention to Prevent Infection and Thrombosis Associated with Central Venous Catheter in Children
Authors: GÜRCAN Meltem , ATAY TURAN Sevcan
Published: October 2022

Central venous catheter is usually placed in children in cases where peripheral venous access cannot be achieved or is inadequate in treatment by using a peripheral catheter. Central venous catheter is preferred in patients requiring long-term chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, blood transfusion as well as intensive and recurrent intravenous intervention. Central venous catheter use is common in pediatric intensive care and hematology/oncology clinics. Central venous catheter allows to shorten the hospitalization process of the child, reduce costs and reduce the frequency of painful invasive procedures. Evidence-based interventions in clinics may lead to life-threatening complications if central venous catheter is not maintained in appropriate conditions. The most common complications are infection and thrombosis. Complications may lead to delay in the treatment process in children and early withdrawal of central venous catheter. In order to prevent central venous catheter complications, the dressing of the catheter region and the washing of the lumen are routinely performed by nurses in the clinic. However, central venous catheter complication rates are still high today. Nurses should be aware of the current evidence-based guidelines about the interventions they implement, and updating their knowledge for reducing the complications. More randomized controlled experimental studies are needed in this population.
Reconstruction Of Lower Limb Wide Defects With Perforator Flaps: Alternative Solution To Reconstruction With Free Flap
Authors: RİZVANOVİC Zumreta , CİNPOLAT Anı , SEYHAN Tamer
Published: October 2022

Objective: Repair of lower limb congenital or acquired tissue defesct in proper shape and function is the main topic of plastic surgery. In this article, we investigated different treatment methods of this anatomical region which is difficult to reconstruction and alternative solution methods to reconstruction with free flap, and also reviewed the treatment algorithm depending on the localization and size of the defect.

Material and Methods: In this study; between 2011 and 2017, 27 patients who were surgically treated with a soft tissue defect in the lower extremity were evaluated according to treatment alternative for defect location and advantages of perforator flap to free flap. There were lower extremity soft tissue defect located in the proximal 1/3 cruris in 7 patients, in the middle 1/3 cruris in 12 patients and in the distal 1/3 cruris in 8 patients.

Result: Early venous congestion was observed in 3 cases and wound infection was observed in 1 case. Venous congestion resolved spontaneously, wound infection healed with appropriate wound care. In 3 cases, partial flap loss was observed distal to the flap, and was treated with wound care without the need for a second operation.

Conclusion: Perforator flaps are a reliable and effective method for repairing soft tissue defects of the lower limbs and it can be applied successfully in the early period after trauma. We think that it can be applied safely cause of the surgical technique is relatively easy and does not require microsurgery.
Evaluation of the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of people who have not yet been vaccinated during the Covid-19 vaccination process
Authors: DEMİRKÖSE Hacer , GÖKLER Mehmet Enes
Published: October 2022

Purpose: In the study, it was aimed to understand the factors affecting the acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine in Pursaklar district of Ankara, to identify common barriers to vaccination decisions, and to determine the necessary interventions to improve vaccination rates.

Materials and Methods: The type of research is cross-sectional. A total of 370 people participated in the study. As a data source in the research, the questionnaire form "Evaluation of Information, Attitudes and Behaviors of People Who Have Not Been Vaccinated in the Covid-19 Vaccination Process in Ankara Pursaklar District" was used.

Results: Among the reasons for not being vaccinated yet, although it was time for vaccination, the most common answers were 'there was no time/opportunity to get vaccinated' with 41.5% and 'I don't want to be vaccinated' with 40%. The attitudes of the participants about the Covid-19 vaccine after this survey are as follows; 27.3% “I will definitely get vaccinated”, 25.9% “I will probably get vaccinated”, 13.5% “I will definitely not get vaccinated”, 15.4% “I will probably not get vaccinated” and 17.8% “I have no idea”. In the model established by the multivariate logistic regression analysis, in which the factors affecting the unvaccinated status were examined, being in the 30-44 age range (OR: 2,646), not having Covid-19 before (OR: 3,832), not wanting to receive information from a physician about Covid-19 vaccines (OR:3,461) were definitely determined as effective factors on not getting vaccinated

Conclusion: The high level of Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy, especially fueled by conspiracy theories on television and social media, can severely limit the effectiveness of currently ongoing vaccine programs. It is extremely important that these platforms transfer information in a controlled manner.
Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation increases the expression of apelin and apelin receptor in uterus
Authors: AVCI Sema , ÇELİK-ÖZENCİ Çiler
Published: October 2022

Objective; In this study, we investigated whether superovulation, which is frequently used in the clinic as controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, affect the expression of Apelin (APLN) and Apelin Receptor (APJ) in the uterus.

Methods: Twelve female Balb-C mice 6-8 weeks old were used in this study. The groups were established as follows; virgin control female group (Knt) which did not receive any treatment, the pregnant control group (GK) which was on their pregnancy day 1, and the PMSG+hCG group (P+H) that received 5 IU/mouse/intraperitoneal (ip) PMSG and 5 IU/mouse/ip hCG . Vaginal plaque control was performed on the day after mating in the P+H and GK groups, and vaginal plaque-positive mice were accepted at day 0.5 of pregnancy. Mice in the P+H group were sacrificed 42 hours after hCG injection. Uterine tissues were obtained from all groups for immunohistochemical analysis, and paraffin sections were obtained. Adipose tissue was used as a positive control.

Results: In the Knt group, APLN protein expression was present especially in the uterine glands and stromal cells that are located close to the glands. The localization of APJ protein expression was also similar to APLN. In the GK group, APLN and APJ expression levels were similar to the Knt group. However, when the localization of APJ was evaluated, it has been observed that APJ expression was intensely expressed especially in the perimetrial glands of the uterus, which was not present in the Knt group. In the P+H group, APLN expression significantly increased in the endometrial glands and stromal cells compared to the Knt and GK groups (p
Brusatol'ün Renal İskemi Reperfüzyon Hasarına Karşı Renoprotektif Etkileri
Authors: EKİNCİ AKDEMİR Fazile Nur , TANYELİ Ayhan , ERASLAN Ersen , GÜLER Mustafa Can , TOPDAĞI Ömer , NACAR Tuncer
Published: October 2022

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the potential beneficial effects of brusatol treatment on oxidative kidney injury induced by bilateral renal ischemia reperfusion (RIR) method.

Material and Method: In the existing study, experimental animals were randomly assigned to 4 groups as sham, renal ischemia reperfusion (RIR), DMSO and brusatol groups. Sham group; the back region was opened by incision and then sutured but no ischemia reperfusion (IR) model was established. In RIR group, 1 hour of ischemia following 24 hours of reperfusion was formed. In DMSO group, 0,3 ml, 1% DMSO was administered intraperitoneally for each rat once in two 2 days for 10 days and a last dose was applied 30 minutes before reperfusion. Then IR model was carried out as told in RIR group. In brusatol group, brusatol was applied intraperitoneally as 0,5 mg/ml for each rat every second days for 10 days before the experiment. The last dose was administered 30 minutes before reperfusion and IR was fulfilled as depicted in RIR group. Following reperfusion period, rats were immolated and renal tissues were isolated.

Results: TNF-α, MDA and IL-1β levels, OSI, TOS and MPO values were significantly raised but TAS and SOD levels were declined in RIR and DMSO groups compared to sham group. On the other side, TAS and SOD increased while OSI and TOS values, activity of MPO and TNF-α, MDA and IL-1β levels were significantly reduced in brusatol+I/R group due to brusatol therapy compared to sham and DMSO groups.

Conclusion: Consequently, brusatol demonstrated protective effects against RIR induced oxidative kidney injury in rats.
Use of earthworm (Eisenia fetida) meal as a supplement for feeding tilapia juveniles (Oreochromis niloticus)
Authors: Silvio Cesar Pimentel Russio  , Israel Luz Cardoso  , Giovanni Henrique Ferri  , Larissa Caroline Silva  , Julio Ferraz de Queiroz  , Marcos Alexandre Ivo  , Márcia Mayumi Ishikawa
Published: October 2022

Earthworm meal comprises a class of food additives with potential to replace or supplement conventional proteins used in fish feed. Considering the potential of earthworm meal, as a protein source for fish feed, this study aimed to investigate the productive performance and the hematological profile of Nile tilapia juveniles fed with a commercial diet enriched with earthworm meal at levels (0.0; 5.0, 10 and 20%). The assay was conducted for 32 days and the productive performance and hematology profile of the animals were evaluated. Tilapia juveniles (n=144; 25.30±3.27g) were distributed in 12 aquariums (300 L) in a static system with partial water changes. The experimental design was completely randomized with four treatments and three replications. There were no significant differences (p>0.05) for performance responses and hematological profile related to variables on hematocrit and CHCM. However, for hemoglobin values the treatment with 20% earthworm meal was similar to the treatments with 5 and 10% earthworm meal, and significantly differed from the control treatment, suggesting its potential as a fish feed supplement. Thus, earthworm meal can be used at 5, 10, and 20% as a supplement for Nile tilapia juveniles without compromising their performance and hematological profile.
Sequence analysis of seaweed farming in Hundihuk Village, Rote-Ndao District
Authors: Bessie Donny Mercys , Lapinangga Nina J. , Dawa Umbu P.L. , Tisera Wilson L. , Emola Imanuel J. , Kase Alfred G.O. , Ndolu Hendrik , Aboladaka Jusuf , Ena Zet
Published: October 2022

Rote Ndao is one of the regencies in East Nusa Tenggara Province that is designated as the Center for Integrated Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. This area is expected to encourage economic growth in the periphery with the main driving locomotive being the fisheries sector. Seaweed cultivation has developed in Rote-Ndao District since a decade ago. The coastal area used for seaweed cultivation in this district in 2018 reached 1,718 ha (57.21%) of the potential area of 3,003 ha. Seaweed cultivation activities carried out in this regency are generally still limited to water areas that are considered safe to try and provide benefits that are considered quite good, even though the cultivation is technically inadequate or does not meet the technical requirements of seaweed cultivation. The purpose of this study was to analyze the suitability of the area of seaweed cultivation in Hundihuk Village. The data collection method used in this study is the survey method. Analysis of space availability is based on the suitability of the waters that support seaweed cultivation. The results showed that the analysis of the suitability of the waters of the village of Hundihuk was included in the category of very appropriate with the value of 267.5, this meant that the development of seaweed was still possible by taking into account the carrying capacity of the ecosystem.
Different times of smoked traditional toward organoleptic value product of tuna se’i (smoked fish) during storage at room temperature
Authors: Pesulima Welma , Hapynes Teffu Yunialdi , Gadi Dewi Setiyowati
Published: October 2022

Fish product tuna seâi (smoked) as a hot smoked product from tuna fish or Yellowfin fresh or frozen loin. Step processing starts from thawing from the frozen loin, cutting long form like the stick average 15-20 cm long, wide 2.5-3 cm, and thickness as 2.5-3 cm, local name the fish form isâ laloakâ, it is soaked during 30- 45 minutes in brine solvent with ingredient pepper, laid on the rack in the traditional oven cement, product distance high from smoke source is 100 cm. Special privilege from product tuna seâi is appearence, taste, colour and special flavour. The research showed using treatment of different time (2 hours, 3 hours 4 hours, 5 hours and 6 hours) smoked traditional toward organoleptic value with sensory test, during storage 10 days at room temperature, showed different level value of sensoriy or organoleptic test. At the 6 hours smoking time treatment showed as level sensoriy value (favourite from panelis) or organoleptic test was higher than others. Value of sensory test sequent as colour (8.8); flavor / odor (8.6); taste (8.9); and texture (8.7). After product tuna seâi has packaging with vacum plastic (polietilene) combine with alumunium foil (standing pouch), and storaging product during ten days at room temperature, have make decresed of sensoric value and sequent test as colour (6.9); flavor (6.70; taste (6.8) and textur (6.8) that was still on Standard Nasional Indonesia with minimal value was 7 and still on panellist favourite.
Growth and Yield of Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.) as Influenced by the Combination of Liquid Organic Fertilizer Concentration and Branch Pruning
Authors: Mooy Lenny M. , Hasan Ali
Published: October 2022

The research was carried out in Oebelo Village, Kupang Tengah Subdistrict, Kupang Regency. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of the concentration of liquid organic fertilizer combination and branch pruning toward the growth and yield of tomatoes. The research design used was Random Design Single factor group with 3 replications. The combination tried were K0 (without liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) and without pruning); K1 (without LOF by pruning 1 branch); K2 (without LOF by pruning 2 branches); K3 (LOF 50 ml/l of water without pruning); K4 (LOF 50 ml/l of water by pruning 1 branch); K5 (LOF 50 ml/l of water by pruning 2 branches); K6 (LOF 100 ml/l of water without pruning); K7 (LOF 100 ml/l of water followed by pruning 1 branch); K8 (LOF 100 ml/l of water by pruning 2 branches); K9 (LOF 150 ml/l of water without pruning); K10 (LOF 150 ml/l of water by pruning 1 branch); K11 (LOF 150 ml/l of water by pruning 2 branches). The results of the study based on the Duncan test 5% showed that the treatment of liquid organic fertilizer concentration 100 ml/l of water and pruning 1 branch (K7) affected the plants height of 21 Days After Planting (45.25 cm), 28 DAP (68.83 cm), and 35 DAP (88.00 cm); number of leaves (31.00); number of fruits (37.50); fruit weight (393.22 g); and fruit diameter (5.11 cm) which significantly different from other treatments.
Semiotic Meaning of Sumba Varieties Traditional Woven Cloths and a Sustainability of its Tribe
Authors: Ngongo Magdalena , Rupidara Anggreini D.N. , Rame Magi Melia Tanggu
Published: October 2022

Sumba island has become one of the famous tourism areas in the world. It has many unique traditions, such as Pasola, Marapu, traditional, houses, megalithic tombs, traditional woven cloths, and natural beaches Sumba woven traditional clothes have many varieties of signifiers that represent not only its significance but also its place or area. The symbol as a signifier can be part of the human body, specific animals like horses, scorpions, deer, etc. All these symbols have their own meaning even their ideology. The natural colour materials of the woven cloths are taken from specific plants, and even the brown colour is taken from mud. Sumba traditional woven cloth is very unique, beautiful and famous. Sumba tribe still produces woven cloths in which they still keep the natural colour and its signifier. When producing the woven cloths, among them they still keep to use its local materials and their natural signifier. This is a way for them to sustain not just the woven cloths but also their culture.
ANALYSIS OF MICROPLASTICS ABUNDANCE IN SELOREJO RESERVOIR SEDIMENT AT MALANG REGENCY
Authors: WIROSOEDARMO RUSLAN , ANUGROHO FAJRI , DAMAYANTI RAFIKA AISHA , GUSTINASARI KIKI
Published: October 2022

Plastic waste is a problem that has the potential to pollute the environment and can be asource of problems for waters. Microplastics that enter the waters will enter the water body and will eventually settle in the sediment. This study aims to determine the abundance based on the type, size, color and number of microplastics, to determine the comparison of the abundance of microplastics in sediments at each station and to determine the abundance of microplastics based on the pollutant source, to make a distribution map of the presence of microplastics in the Selorejo Reservoir and to analyze the abundance of microplastics based on pollutant sources in the area. Selorejo Reservoir. The results of the study revealed that in the Selorejo Reservoir sediment the most dominant type of microplastic was fragment (42%), based on color it was black (46%), and based on size was microplastic with a size of 125-250 m (48%). Overall the abundance of microplastics in the Selorejo Reservoir is 56637.5 particles/kg sediment where the abundance is high on grid 8 where the grid is the outlet of the Selorejo Reservoir. The results of the Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis on sediment samples showed several polymers, namely polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS), polyprophylene (PP), and polyamide (PA) ornylon.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT IN JORDAN
Authors: ALZBOON K. , SHAWAQFEH M. , SHAWAQFEH M.S. , AMMARY B.Y. , ALMOMANI F.
Published: October 2022

Although the direct impact of COVID-19 is on human health, it has substantial impacts oneconomic, social, cultural and environmental issues. The priority of the international efforts was to find a vaccine for COVID-19. The impacts on other sectors, such as medical waste management,have not been given the same attention, especially in Jordan. The purpose of this paper is todetermine the impact of COVID-19 on medical waste management in Jordan. The studyinvestigated the amount of waste generated in 2018 and 2020 in 54 facilities that generate medicalwaste. The results showed that the governmental implementations and curfew period havesignificant impacts on the amount of medical waste. The hospital that treats COVID-19 patients,private hospitals and institutions, showed an increase in the quantity of medical waste while thegovernmental hospitals, health care centers, laboratories, and industries showed a decrease inwaste generation during the year 2020. In some months, the amount of waste from COVID-19hospitals increased up to 3 folds in 2020 compared with 2018 data. Health care centers, labs,institutions and industries generated zero waste during the curfew period. It was recommended tokeep control and inspection on medical waste streams to avoid illegal disposal, or poor handlingand transportation measures.
INDUSTRIAL RISK ASSESSMENT AROUND PENTANE STORAGE TANK IN HASSI R’MEL CITY ALGERIA, USING AREAL LOCATIONS OF HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES (ALOHA) SOFTWARE
Authors: YOUSSEF TAIBI , MOHAMED CHADLI , MAHFOUD ZIANE
Published: October 2022

This study aims to determine the maximum extent of pollution, caused by the leakage of Pentanefrom a storage tank within the transport and storage center (CSTF), located in HassiRâmel cityLaghouat province Algeria; To achieve the desired results, we relied on ALOHAÂ® v. 5.4.7 software(Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres) for accidents simulation, and Google Earth as anoutput tool to show results on the city map. The results prove that the city of HassiRâMel is almostcompletely threatened by thermal effects resulting from a BLEVE phenomenon, which can reacha distance of 2.3 kilometers.
INVESTIGATION OF RECENT PM2.5 CHANGES IN CHONBURI PROVINCE USING EWMA CHARTS
Authors: SAITHANU KIDAKAN , MEKPARYUP JATUPAT
Published: October 2022

This work focuses on investigating the recent nature and changes of PM2.5 concentrations inChonburi Province to see whether the process shift is meeting set the daily Thailandâs national airquality standard. The objective will be achieved by identifying the basic characteristics and thenmonitoring the process mean of PM2.5 concentrations in 2020 with EWMA charts. The obtainedresults reveal the EWMA charts taken by 3 air quality monitoring stations across ChonburiProvince have potential to rapidly to detect changing in the level of daily maximum PM2.5concentrations. The EWMA analysis suddenly illustrates a significant signal of daily maximumPM2.5 concentration was sharply increasing most notably 4 months of 2020; January, February,March and December for each of monitoring stations.
FLUORIDE OCCURRENCE IN GROUND WATER OF GURUGRAM DISTRICT, HARYANA
Authors: LAXMI VIJAY , SINGH SUPRIYA , HUSSAIN JAKIR , HUSAIN IKBAL , VADIYA V.K.
Published: October 2022

Human health is affected by fluoride deficit or excess in the environment. Fluorosis is a diseasethat affects about 200 million individuals in 25 nations throughout the world. Fluorosis is endemicin 17 Indian states, which is surprising. The purpose of this study was to determine the fluoridecontent in groundwater in various villages in Haryanaâs Gurugram district, where groundwater isthe primary source of drinking water. A total of 186 groundwater samples were collected usinghand pumps and examined for fluoride levels. Fluoride levels in four tehsils range from 0.08 mg/l (village Haiderpur, Grurgram Tehsil) to 10.5 mg/l (Village Haiderpur, Grurgram Tehsil). Accordingto the study, fluoride concentrations in 106 villages/towns (65.84 percent) are below 1.0 mg/l, themaximum desirable limit of drinking water standards recommended by the Bureau of IndianStandards (IS: 10500, 2012), and fluoride concentrations in 12 villages/towns are above 1.0 mg/l butbelow or equal to 1.5 mg/l. Fluoride levels in 41 villages/towns were found to be above thepermitted limit, rendering them unsafe for drinking. Fluoride in groundwater is thought to becaused by the presence of fluoride-bearing minerals in the host rock, their chemical features suchas breakdown, dissociation, and dissolution, and their interaction with water. Dilution byblending, artificial recharge, effective irrigation methods, and well construction are some of thesuggested remedial measures to mitigate fluoride pollution in groundwater.
Análisis del contenido político e incidencia en la opinión pública de la ciudad de Guayaquil
Authors: Chica Pincay José , Trujillo Maldonado Gabriela
Published: October 2022

La presente investigación es no experimental-transeccional, porque no ensaya ni modifica ninguna de las variables de estudio, en otras palabras, los hechos ya ocurrieron. Es transeccional, porque recoge los datos de la ciudadela Bellavistas de la ciudad de Guayaquil. La metodología utilizada fue el diseño no experimental, a nivel de estudio descriptivo y de campo, mediante un enfoque cuali-cuantitativo. La técnica de recolección de datos fue una encuesta no probabilística a 100 personas de la ciudadela Bellavista con el fin de establecer el efecto de la opinión pública. Por consiguiente, el estudio realizado al medio digital se enmarca en un punto de vista recursivo, donde el impacto mediático se filtra como una expresión del pensamiento común entre los ciudadanos, sin embargo, toda persona tiene acceso a la información, no tan solo a internet, sino también a teléfonos móviles o portales web de noticias, recursos disponibles que hacen de la verificación un ejercicio relevante. Es decir, se necesita que la información online a través de los medios de comunicación digital sea veraz y contrastada. Es evidente que se requiere de un análisis de contenido a los principales cibermedios en redes sociales para saber en cuanto aportan a la representación mediática.
La economía circular y la perspectiva estratégica del sector arrocero del cantón Daule periodo 2021-2022
Authors: De Lucas Coloma Luis Alberto , Campi Mayorga Ida Ivete , Urbina Bustos Sonnia Soraya , Poveda Arteaga Javier Andrés
Published: October 2022

El sistema económico en la actualidad presenta limitaciones en términos de su sostenibilidad, así como: la sobreproducción, la definición de obsolescencia programada, la cultura del consumismo y la utilización, así como la ineficiencia en beneficio de los residuos en las diferentes etapas de producción, ocasionan tensiones en el sector arrocero que cada año va en aumento. Por tanto, se debe analizar la relación entre la economía circular y la perspectiva empresarial del sector arrocero del cantón Daule periodo 2021-2022. La metodología implementada en la investigación tiene un enfoque mixto con un diseño no experimental y un alcance descriptivo debido a que por medio de la realización de una encuesta dirigida a las empresas se evidencian los siguientes resultados, el 70 % considera que a veces los residuos en las diferentes etapas de producción ocasionan tensiones en el sector arrocero cada año. Así mismo, las diferencias fundamentales que se dan entre la economía lineal y la circular, la primera se centra en la rentabilidad sin tener ninguna preocupación por el ciclo de vida del producto y la segunda apuesta por la sostenibilidad.
Desafios da certificação orgânica para a agricultura familiar urbana: estudo de caso no estado do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Coutada Joana Mayer , Rochinha Isabela da Silva Pedro , Cecchin Daiane , Do Carmo Dirlane de Fátima
Published: October 2022

Nesse trabalho foi avaliado o processo da certificação orgânica e apontadas possíveis alternativas para fortalecer a produção familiar urbana orgânica. Um questionário online foi aplicado a agricultores urbanos familiares do estado do Rio de Janeiro cadastrados no Cadastro Nacional de Produtores Orgânicos e outros agricultores para identificar as motivações e dificuldades da APU orgânica. Os dados foram analisados pautados nas etapas da certificação realizadas pela Associação de Agricultores Biológicos do Estado do Rio de Janeiro – ABIO, que detém a maioria dos registros ativos dos agricultores orgânicos do estado. Concluiu-se que a carência de assistência técnica, a falta de mão de obra e a dificuldade burocrática em obter a documentação legal são fatores limitantes. Assim, a atuação do poder público e iniciativas organizadas por instituições públicas e privadas, se mostram essenciais para fornecer condições e incentivo aos agricultores familiares urbanos no processo de certificação orgânica.
Knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women regarding folic acid supplementation
Authors: Mahmoud Nourhan Fathi , Moneim Entesar Fatouh Abd-El , El-Sayed Hanan Fawzy , Said Doaa Shehta
Published: October 2022

Background: Folic acid (FA) supplementation is an important intervention to avoid complications during pregnancy on the women and fetus. Aim of the study: To assess knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women regarding folic acid supplementation. Design: A descriptive design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at antenatal clinical at Badr University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt. Sample: A Convenience sample was utilized to recruit 120 pregnant women. Tools: Three tools for data collection were used. First tool: A structured interviewing questionnaire to assess demographic data, obstetric and menstrual history. Second tool: Pregnant women's knowledge regarding folic acid supplementation. Third tool: Pregnant women's attitudes regarding folic acid supplementation. Results: The current study showed about the majority of pregnant women having low level of knowledge regarding folic acid supplementation, while the half of pregnant women had negative attitudes regarding folic acid supplementation during pregnancy. Conclusion: the study pregnant women had unsatisfactory level of knowledge and negative attitudes regarding folic acid supplementation. Recommendation: Developing program to increase awareness regarding folic acid supplementation among pregnant women.
Comparative analysis of fatty acid profiles through transesterification in macroalgae from Gulf of Mannar reveal Ulva lactuca for potent edible oil synthesis
Authors: Karuppaswamy Ashwini , Sridhar Jayavel , Pandi M.
Published: October 2022

Selective macroalgae comprising green algae (Ulva lactuca), brown algae (Padina gymnosphora, Sargassam wightii, Turbinaria ornate) and red algae (Gracilaria corticata, Halimeda macrolopa, Halymenia dilatata, Gracilaria crassa) were collected from Gulf of Mannar, India. Taxonomic and molecular identification affirmed the identity of the microalgal species. Free fatty acids and Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) synthesis by transesterification was assessed for cataloguing the edible oil source from the various macroalgae collected. Lipid components were extracted employing various solvents namely, Hexane, Chloroform: methanol (2:1), Chloroform: hexane (1:1), Chloroform: hexane (1:2) and Dichloromethane: methanol (2:1). The effects of different solvents based on Soxhlet extraction were preceded and GC-MS was utilized for cataloguing the various lipid components in the macroalgae. Furthermore, in vitro anticancer activity against the hepatocellular carcinoma cell line, HepG2 indicate 15.6µg/ml concentration showed significant cytotoxicity compared to control. Thus, the present report emphasizes the optimal role of Ulva lactuca as a potential edible oil source supplement, along with pharmaceutical and neutraceutical benefits.
cross sectional study on the relationship between serum calcium level and severity of dengue fever
Authors: Thomas Raveen Titus , Sanghamithra P
Published: October 2022

Background: Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito borne disease in the world. An estimated 50 million dengue infections occur annually. It is caused by a small, single stranded RNA virus belonging to the genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae and is divided into four serotypes (DEN-1 to DEN-4). These various serotypes are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes, primarily Aedes aegypti. Materials & Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 72 patients with dengue fever, for a period of 12 months in the medicine wards of Government Medical College, Kottayam. All cases fulfilling the inclusion criteria during the study period were included after SRC and IRB approval. Results: Mean age of patients in the present study was 32.6 in dengue fever and 32.1 in severe dengue. There was no significant correlation between age and serum corrected calcium level (Pearson correlation coefficient – 0.074, p value 0.539). In patients with dengue fever, mean hematocrit was 39.2 %, while in those with severe dengue, it was 40.5 %. There was no significant correlation between hematocrit and serum corrected calcium level (Pearson correlation coefficient – 0.147, p value 0.219).