bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MuellerNet: a hybrid 3D–2D CNN for cell classification with Mueller matrix images
Authors: Ma Dongdong , Lu Zongqing , Xia Longyu , Liao Qingmin , Yang Wenming , Ma Hui , Liao Ran , Ma Lan , Liu Zhidi
Published: June 2021

Different from conventional microimaging techniques, polarization imaging can generate multiple polarization images in a single perspective by changing the polarization angle. However, how to efficiently fuse the information in these multiple polarization images by a convolutional neural network (CNN) is still a challenging problem. In this paper, we propose a hybrid 3D–2D convolutional neural network called MuellerNet, to classify biological cells with Mueller matrix images (MMIs). The MuellerNet includes a normal stream and a polarimetric stream, in which the first Mueller matrix image is taken as the input of normal stream, and the rest MMIs are stacked to form the input of a polarimetric stream. The normal stream is mainly constructed with a backbone network and, in the polarimetric stream, the attention mechanism is used to adaptively assign weights to different convolutional maps. To improve the network’s discrimination, a loss function is introduced to simultaneously optimize parameters of the two streams. Two Mueller matrix image datasets are built, which include four types of breast cancer cells and three types of algal cells, respectively. Experiments are conducted on these two datasets with many well-known and recent networks. Results show that the proposed network efficiently improves the classification accuracy and helps to find discriminative features in MMIs.
Haplotype network branch diversity, a new metric combining genetic and topological diversity to compare the complexity of haplotype networks
Authors: Garcia Eric , Wright Daniel , Gatins Remy , Roberts May B. , Pinheiro Hudson T. , Salas Eva , Chen Jei-Ying , Winnikoff Jacob R. , Bernardi Giacomo
Published: June 2021

A common way of illustrating phylogeographic results is through the use of haplotype networks. While these networks help to visualize relationships between individuals, populations, and species, evolutionary studies often only quantitatively analyze genetic diversity among haplotypes and ignore other network properties. Here, we present a new metric, haplotype network branch diversity (HBd), as an easy way to quantifiably compare haplotype network complexity. Our metric builds off the logic of combining genetic and topological diversity to estimate complexity previously used by the published metric haplotype network diversity (HNd). However, unlike HNd which uses a combination of network features to produce complexity values that cannot be defined in probabilistic terms, thereby obscuring the values’ implication for a sampled population, HBd uses frequencies of haplotype classes to incorporate topological information of networks, keeping the focus on the population and providing easy-to-interpret probabilistic values for randomly sampled individuals. The goal of this study is to introduce this more intuitive metric and provide an R script that allows researchers to calculate diversity and complexity indices from haplotype networks. A group of datasets, generated manually (model dataset) and based on published data (empirical dataset), were used to illustrate the behavior of HBd and both of its terms, haplotype diversity, and a new index called branch diversity. Results followed a predicted trend in both model and empirical datasets, from low metric values in simple networks to high values in complex networks. In short, the new combined metric joins genetic and topological diversity of haplotype networks, into a single complexity value. Based on our analysis, we recommend the use of HBd, as it makes direct comparisons of network complexity straightforward and provides probabilistic values that can readily discriminate situations that are difficult to resolve with available metrics.
Effects of ammonia on growth performance, lipid metabolism and cecal microbial community of rabbits
Authors: Cui Jia , Yang Xinyu , Wang Fengxia , Liu Shudong , Han Shuaijuan , Chen Baojiang
Published: June 2021

This study was designed to investigate the effect of ammonia on growth performance, lipid metabolism and intestinal flora of rabbits. A total of 150 female IRA rabbits (35-days-old) were randomly divided into three groups including 0 ppm (CG), 10 ppm (LAC) and 30 ppm ammonia (HAC) groups for a period of 28 days. The average daily weight gain (ADG) of rabbits was significantly reduced in LAC (-17.11%; p < 0.001) and HAC groups (-17.46%; p < 0.001) as compared with the CG. Serum concentration of high density lipoprotein (HDL) and glucose (Glu) were increased in LAC (+80.95%; +45.99; p < 0.05) and HAC groups (+219.05%; +45.89; p < 0.001), while apolipoprotein A1 (apoA1) was decreased in LAC (-58.49%; p < 0.001) and HAC groups (-36.92%; p < 0.001). The structural integrity of cecum was damaged, and the thickness of mucosa and serosa were significantly decreased in LAC and HAC. The acetate, butyrate and propionate level of cecal chyme were reduced in HAC group (-21.67%; -19.82%; -30.81%; p < 0.05). Microbial diversity and burden of Firmicutes were significantly decreased, while that of pathogenic bacteria, such as Bacteroidetes, Clostridium and Proteobacteria were increased in ammonia treated groups. Spearman’s correlation confirmed that burden of Ruminococcaceae_NK4A214_group showed significantly negative correlation with acetic acid (r = -0.67; p < 0.001) while Barnesiellaceae_unclassified showed significantly positive correlation with propionic acid (r = 0.50; p < 0.001). In conclusion, ammonia treatment was responsible for an imbalance of intestinal flora, which affected lipid metabolism and damaged intestinal barrier of rabbits, resulting in low growth performance due to lipid metabolism dysfunction.
Diffusion weighted imaging as a biomarker of retinoic acid induced myelomeningocele
Authors: Maassel Nathan , Farrelly James , Coman Daniel , Freedman-Weiss Mollie , Ahle Samantha , Ullrich Sarah , Yung Nicholas , Hyder Fahmeed , Stitelman David
Published: June 2021

Neural tube defects are a common congenital anomaly involving incomplete closure of the spinal cord. Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a severe form in which there is complete exposure of neural tissue with a lack of skin, soft tissue, or bony covering to protect the spinal cord. The all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) induced rat model of (MMC) is a reproducible, cost-effective means of studying this disease; however, there are limited modalities to objectively quantify disease severity, or potential benefits from experimental therapies. We sought to determine the feasibility of detecting differences between MMC and wild type (WT) rat fetuses using diffusion magnetic resonance imaging techniques (MRI). Rat dams were gavage-fed ATRA to produce MMC defects in fetuses, which were surgically delivered prior to term. Average diffusion coefficient (ADC) and fractional anisotropy (FA) maps were obtained for each fetus. Brain volumes and two anatomically defined brain length measurements (D1 and D2) were significantly decreased in MMC compared to WT. Mean ADC signal was significantly increased in MMC compared to WT, but no difference was found for FA signal. In summary, ADC and brain measurements were significantly different between WT and MMC rat fetuses. ADC could be a useful complementary imaging biomarker to current histopathologic analysis of MMC models, and potentially expedite therapeutic research for this disease.
Functional assessment of cancer therapy questionnaire for melanoma in the Serbian population: A factor analytic approach
Authors: Matkovic Suzana , Dotlic Jelena , Gazibara Tatjana , Maric Gorica , Nikolic Vladimir , Maksimovic Natasa
Published: June 2021

The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Functional Assessment Cancer Therapy—Melanoma (FACT-M) questionnaire in the Serbian language. The FACT-M was translated into Serbian using the standard methodology after obtaining the licence from the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) translation project team. This version of FACT-M was distributed to a cohort of consecutive patients with histologically confirmed high-risk skin melanoma treated at the tertiary referral center. To examine construct validity of the FACT-M in Serbian, we performed exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The FACT-General (FACT-G) did not fit the original 4-domain structure. Instead, we accepted a 7-domain structure which, aside from physical, emotional, social and functional well-being, had domains of ‘friends’ support’, ‘illness acceptance’ and ‘fear of death’. Melanoma scale (MS) and Melanoma surgery scale (MSS) did not fit the original one-dimensional structure. The MS was observed to have 4 domains: ‘pain’, ‘skin problems’, ‘abdominal metastases’ and ‘other problems’. The MSS was observed to have 2 domains: ‘having symptoms’ and ‘no symptoms’. It is suggested that the FACT-M questionnaire is analyzed using the newly extracted domains to examine quality of life of people with high-risk melanoma in Serbia.
Tourism as a territorial marketing strategy: the case of the electric in the landscape of the city of Coimbra
Authors: Simões Paulo Fernando Pereira Fabião
Published: June 2021

The electric tram played an important role in people's lives, in their individual and collective experiences, becoming a symbol with cultural identity. It has a strong seductive power capable of changing the urban landscape, materializing into a geo-symbol and even transforming the use of new social spaces. The tram may be a heritage of extreme relevance in the (re) creation of new tourist territories through representations that are territorialized, as they change places and urban landscapes. On the other hand, territorial marketing is used as a strategy for planning, managing and promoting places with the aim of increasing attractiveness with internal and external audiences. The brand constitutes a core element, demonstrating the specificities of the process of building the territorial brand and it argues about its synergetic relationship with the attractiveness and competitiveness of places and explores the question of how the electric can be seen as an active capital of place marketing, but also as an attractive pole and recipient of tourism. The active capitals of places to position and communicate their attributes can present themselves as strategies at the service of place marketing, with the electric tram being a case in point.
Collaboratively Designing a National, Mandated Teaching Performance Assessment in a Multi-University Consortium: Leadership, Dispositions and Tensions
Authors:   Federation University Australia, McGraw Amanda , Keamy Ron ,   The University of Melbourne, Kriewaldt Jeana A. ,   The University of Melbourne, Brandenburg Robyn ,   Federation University Australia, Walker Rebecca ,   Curtin University, Crane Nadine ,   The University of Melbourne
Published: June 2021

It is a requirement for pre-service students in Initial Teacher Education programs in Australia to successfully complete a teaching performance assessment (TPA) before they graduate. This follows similar requirements in other international contexts, particularly the United States, where standard-based assessment is also a focus. As members of the design team of a TPA, which was affirmed by a nationally appointed Expert Advisory Group in Australia, we examine the social processes contributing to the development of a high-stakes assessment task. Significant challenges emerged through the nature of the task and the responsibility developers had for ensuring validity and fairness, but also because the design team comprised of teacher educators from ten universities. Using collaborative self-study as a methodology we examine our reflexive narratives and find that collaborative leadership and key personal dispositions are at the heart of the design process. These enable us to identify, examine and navigate arising tensions.
A Deep Ravine Rather Than a Shallow Gap: Many More Bridges Needed to Improve Care of Chronic Hepatitis B in the United States
Authors: Schaefer Esperance A. K.
Published: June 2021

In the United States, improved screening of those who are at highest risk of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) has been a major focus of public health efforts, as has facilitating access to care for those with chronic infection. Despite this, data suggest that less than half of those at risk are tested, and another minority of those who harbor chronic infection receive longitudinal care for the disease. In this study by Tran et al., the authors find that even among those being treated for CHB, a vast minority receive basic testing and screening for staging and complications of CHB.
EFEITO DAS DIMENSÕES DE GOVERNANÇA NO RECEBIMENTO DE DOAÇÕES VINCULADAS EM ONGS AMBIENTAIS NO BRASIL
Authors: Lacruz Adonai José , Nossa Valcemiro , Guedes Thiago de Andrade , Lemos Katarina Rosa
Published: June 2021

Objetivo: Este estudo objetivou analisar o efeito conjunto das dimensões de governança no recebimento de doações vinculadas por Organizações Não Governamentais (ONGs) com atuação no Brasil, à luz da teoria da agência
Método: A amostra do estudo foi composta, de forma aleatória, por 108 ONGs ambientais com atuação no Brasil, e os dados foram obtidos por meio de levantamento documental ou por contato direto. Os dados foram analisados por meio de Análise de Correspondência Múltipla (ACM) e Regressão Linear Múltipla.
Resultados: Primeiro, foram identificadas seis dimensões de governança (Conselho de Administração, Conselho Fiscal, Transparência, Gestão, Auditoria e Prestação de contas), por meio de Análise de Correspondência Múltipla. Depois, por meio de Regressão Linear Múltipla, foi identificado que quatro (Gestão, Prestação de contas, Transparência e Auditoria) das seis dimensões de governança estão positivamente associadas às doações vinculadas.
Contribuições: Os achados deste estudo indicam que há importantes implicações da qualidade de governança para executivos de ONGs ambientais, ao sinalizar que doadores poderiam fazer uso de informações sobre a governança das ONGs se fossem mais bem divulgadas.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND GLOBAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IN PUBLIC COMPANIES IN BRAZIL
Authors: Correia Thamirys de Sousa , Lucena Wenner Glaucio Lopes
Published: June 2021

Objective: The objective of this research is to verify the relations of Corporate Governance with the Global Management Accounting Principles (GMAP) of public companies in Brazil.Methods: This is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. With a sample of 311 companies that traded shares in Brasil, Bolsa and Balcão (Brazil Stock Exchange and Over-the-Counter Market - B3), data were collected from Comdinheiro, reference forms, companies’ website, the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and B3, management reports, annual reports, financial statements and sustainability reports, ranging from 2010 to 2016. In relation to the dependent variable, indexes were constructed to represent the GMAP (IGMAP). The explanatory variables were represented by the dimensions: Board of Directors, Ownership Structure and Control and Executive Compensation.Results and discussions: The results show that in the dimension of the Board of Directors, companies from the Novo Mercado (New Market) are the ones that best represent the analyzed relationships, given that independence and meetings positively explain the GMAP. The age of directors and the accumulation of positions of president and CEO have a negative influence on the GMAP. In addition, the Ownership Structure had a negative impact on the GMAP, although only companies in the Level 2 segment and with little representative coefficient. In addition, fixed remuneration also explains the GMAP, this for all segments of governance. Contributions: The study's findings contribute to the debate on the relevance of Corporate Governance practices associated with Management Accounting, since governance requires reports with adequate internal practices, especially for the survival of companies operating in competitive markets.
estatuto discursivo-dialógico da "live de interesse público"
Authors: Amaral Marcos , Costa Gonçalves João Batista , Lopes Freire Janaina Lisboa
Published: June 2021

Neste artigo, problematizamos que a Live se constitui especialmente como respostas a demandas sociais que surgem a partir do contexto da pandemia de covid-19 e permitem que expectativas históricas de diversas esferas discursivas sejam oportunizadas. Apoiando-nos, sobretudo, na noção de gênero do discurso de Bakhtin (2011), examinaremos a Live “Estratégias de proteção e monitoramento fora do ambiente físico escolar”, promovida pela Polícia Civil do Paraná (PCPR), ressaltando, a partir dela, características que podem orientar a compreensão da Live enquanto um gênero discursivo que se fortalece no contexto da pandemia. Consideramos que, para esta discussão, é preciso investigar de que forma a constituição dos gêneros está associada às transformações das relações sociais concretas; e como os elementos discursivos que singularizam sua produção, circulação e recepção se estabelecem. A partir disso, tematizamos peculiaridades que desencadeiam elos discursivos relacionados ao contexto histórico, a esferas, a instituições, a sujeitos envolvidos, às práticas orquestradas, às tecnologias e a meios de comunicação utilizados e às lutas sociais, assumidas ou silenciadas (“estrategicamente” ou não) que envolvem o gênero Live.  Enfim, destacamos que a junção de todos esses elementos singulariza o estatuto discursivo-dialógico da Live, que ganhou estabilidade no contexto pandêmico.
Educando em tempos de pandemia
Authors: Mizan Souzana , Ferraz Daniel
Published: June 2021

Neste artigo, arriscamo-nos a ler a atualidade a partir de imagens que foram publicadas nas mídias sociais durante a crise da pandemia. Por meio de questionamentos das linhas abissais (SOUSA SANTOS, 2007) imbuídas e naturalizadas pelos projetos da Modernidade e do Humanismo, o artigo discute de que maneiras a natureza invadiu, em meio à pandemia, o “lado de cá” das linhas abissais modernas. A terceira seção explora o vírus não democrático, problematizando as linhas abissais das diferenças sociais de classe para na seguinte complexificar as linhas abissais entre a supremacia branca e o genocídio negro, demonstrando que não superamos essa crise histórica da humanidade. A seção cinco investiga as linhas abissais entre o acesso à educação e a perpetuação de um projeto de educação que firma a negação de sua existência. Nas considerações finais, explicamos as razões que nos levam a conceber essas imagens como micropolíticas processuais que têm o potencial de construir “novos modos de subjetividade” (GUATTARI; ROLNIK, 1996, p, 30) e advogamos por uma pedagogia de letramento visual e suas micropolíticas e por uma virada epistêmica nas noções de “crise”.
Immigrant Integration Policies in Catalonia (1993-2017)
Authors: Casademont Xavier
Published: June 2021

This article analyzes the political frames of Catalan integration policies that were developed from 1993 to 2017. It explores the way some of the major political issues and concepts surrounding immigration have been constructed in a minority nation. Based on qualitative analysis of the main political documents approved by the Generalitat de Catalunya, we suggest that Catalonia has developed a coherent and inclusive political discourse, based on the recognition of immigration as a constitutive part of its population. However, we detect a utilitarian view on immigration with some elements of its philosophy of integration being unclear.
Negociación de la identidad religiosa de jóvenes de familias mixtas interreligiosas musulmanas en España
Authors: Ortiz Anna , Rodríguez-García Dan , Solana-Solana Miguel
Published: June 2021

España ha experimentado en las últimas décadas un aumento significativo en las uniones mixtas entre nativos e inmigrantes con uno de los cónyuges musulmán. En este artículo presentamos los resultados de un estudio pionero y prospectivo sobre la negociación de la identidad religiosa de descendientes de estas parejas en Cataluña, en un contexto de predominio del secularismo y la islamofobia. A partir del análisis de entrevistas, los resultados indican que estos jóvenes negocian su pertenencia cultural-religiosa de formas diversas, con experiencias positivas o negativas, dependiendo de diversos factores, en particular el género. En este sentido, el estudio de la mixticidad cultural-religiosa nos puede iluminar en un doble sentido: entender el valor socialmente transformador de los bagajes culturales mixtos/múltiples; y poner de relieve la persistencia de las divisiones sociales que limitan la inclusión y la cohesión social.
Cone beam computed tomography in the diagnosis of Stafne bone cavity: Report of seven cases and review of the open-access literature.
Authors: Dive Benoit , Aps Johan KM , Huljev David , Gurniak Anna , Klein-Dᶒbek Emilia , Beyls Hilde , Hebda Aleksandra , Olszewski Raphael
Published: June 2021

Stafne bone cavity (SBC) is a rare entity to find on panoramic radiography and on cone beam computed tomography. We reviewed in a systematic way the open-access literature from PubMed and DOAJ. We also proposed a new methodology consisting of collaboration with private practitioners, application of participative science approach, and open science practices, and using social media tool to obtain and describe seven different cases of SBC. We finally propose a new matrix table for classification of anatomical types of SBC already described and those yet to be described in open-access literature.
Blended Instruction in Symbolic Logic
Authors: Graham Kevin M. , Kokensparger Brian
Published: June 2021

This study examines through action research whether blended instruction in an upper-level philosophy course in introductory symbolic logic can help undergraduate philosophy students to achieve better learning outcomes than undergraduate philosophy students in a traditional, face-to-face version of the same course. The authors conclude that the change from traditional instruction to blended instruction did have a positive and significant effect on student learning as measured in course grades and student assessment scores for one course learning objective, as well as a positive but non-significant effect on student assessment scores for two additional course learning objectives.
Dialogue in Online Learning Spaces: How Transitioning to Online Learning during a Pandemic Impacts Critical Classroom Dialogue and Inclusivity
Authors: Sousa Alexandra
Published: June 2021

The sudden shift to online learning because of COVID-19 created a series of challenges for educators. Faculty took a “triage” approach to reformatting their courses quickly. And while this was a necessary approach for many reasons, you couldn’t help but wonder what students would be missing. As a Communication Studies professor, dialogue is an essential tool I use in the classroom. Effective dialogue can lead to a greater acceptance of diverse thought and individuals, as well as less divisiveness and intolerance. So, when the pandemic forced us to switch to online learning, the biggest question I had was: How do we maintain effective classroom dialogue in online learning spaces? This reflective essay seeks to answer this question in real-time, as I simultaneously prepare to teach at least another year of online courses. I explore the importance of dialogue in the classroom, how dialogue can be a conduit of inclusivity, why we should strive for inclusivity in our classrooms, and finally, how we translate these lessons to the online classroom. My hope is that this piece will help further this conversation and act as a resource for maintaining effective dialogue in every type of classroom.
"Kaikille okei"- Everyone alright? Shifting topics and practices in language students' chat during the global covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Muhonen Anu , Räsänen Elisa
Published: June 2021

In this paper we will introduce a pedagogical blended learning project where students of Finnish as a foreign language in two North American universities come together in a collaborative virtual chat as one of their course assignments. We will further discuss how this practice took new turns upon the emergence of the global pandemic lockdown.
Quantitative Analysis of the Evolving Student Experience During the Transition to On-Line Learning: Second-Language STEM Students
Authors: Chacko Susamma , Jones Simon
Published: June 2021

The National University of Science Technology is an English-language institution in the Middle East offering degrees in Medicine. Pharmacy and Engineering. We present the results of our studies of the evolving student learning experience during COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. There was a discernible preference for synchronous, interactive learning. Mobile technology was more frequently used by our students than larger form factors. Platforms such as WhatsApp delivered much greater student engagement than our existing Learning Management System. Students learned at a slower rate using online material than we had anticipated with implications for assessment and progression.
Structure from Motion and Archaeological Excavation: Experiences of the Via Consolare Project in Pompeii
Authors: Anderson Michael Andrew
Published: June 2021

The last decade of advances in Image-Based Modeling (IBM) data acquisition based on Structure from Motion (SfM) have made it possible as never before to record excavated archaeological deposits, historical architectural remains, artifacts, and geographical surroundings in the field. Armed only with digital cameras and low-cost or open-source software, researchers can now produce accurate point clouds of millions of points, capturing archaeological information in high-resolution detail. But what changes will IBM really bring to the standards, requirements, and expectations of practical field methodology for projects operating on shoe-string budgets? Since 2010, the Via Consolare Project, a small archaeological research project from a State level University, has employed an entirely open-source and “free for academic use” IBM pipeline to record a variety of archaeological features in Insula VII 6 and the “Villa delle Colonne a mosaico” in Pompeii. Ranging from surviving architecture, to rubble fill layers, to the interiors of inaccessible cisterns and drains, this work has been carried out in preparation for the eventual coordination of these data into a 3D GIS of all recorded stratigraphy. Rarely were sufficient resources available for dedicated equipment or personnel to be devoted to this task. While practical implementation, even in a low-budget excavation environment, has confirmed that this technology can indeed augment archaeological field documentation and provide investigation opportunities that would otherwise be impossible, it failed to replace traditional handdrafted recording techniques and was found to present significant challenges and a number of hidden costs. This emphasizes a need for appropriate and cautious planning in implementation, especially in projects with limited means.
HAVALİMANI KENTİ KAVRAMI: TÜRKİYE’DEKİ BAZI HAVALİMANLARININ KARŞILAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: TÜMENBATUR Atiye , TANYAŞ Mehmet
Published: June 2021

Son yıllarda, pazarlar ulusal ve uluslararası ölçekte büyürken küreselleşme, bölgeler arasında rekabetçi pazarlar yaratarak şehirleri etkilemiştir. İletişim, finans ve kitle iletişim araçlarındaki teknolojik gelişmelerle hız hem işletmeler için hem de insanlar için önemli bir faktör haline geldiğinden havayolu taşımacılığı birçok işletme tarafından önemli ulaşım türü haline gelmiştir.
Piyasalar küresel ölçekte rekabet edebildiklerinden, bölgeleri ve metropolleri olumlu ya da olumsuz yönde doğrudan etkilemektedir. Bu açıdan havaalanları ve komşu alanları yerel ekonomik kalkınma için katalizör işlevi görmektedir. Gerek havalimanlarının gerekse şehirlerin planlanması konusu ile ilgili yapılan araştırmalarda yeni kavram arayışlarında “Aeroropolis”, “havaalanı kenti” ve “havaalanı koridoru” gibi bazı kavramların kentsel ve ekonomik kalkınmanın yaratılmasına yardımcı olabileceğine yönelik çalışmalar yapılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada Havalimanı Kenti konusunda kavramsal bir çerçeve oluşturularak Türkiye’deki bazı havalimanları AHP Yöntemi ile karşılaştırılarak sıralanacaktır.
New species records from Buton Island, South East Sulawesi, including regional range extensions
Authors: Donnelly Melissa , E. Martin Thomas , Cropper Olivia , Yusti Ellena , Arfian Arthur , Smethurst Rachael , Fox Catherine , Pryde Moira , Hafirun Hafirun , Phangurha Josh , N. van der Aa Rianne , Hutchison Amy , Karya Ady , Analuddin Kangkuso , Samsudin Samsudin , K. Courtney Jones Stephanie
Published: June 2021

Peninsular Malaysia is currently thought to host the highest biodiversity of Old World bats of any region, with 110 species recorded. However, the availability of literature to facilitate a similarly thorough species ‘checklist’ is not as readily available for other parts of Southeast Asia, including Sulawesi, Indonesia. Here we highlight 13 new species records from the long-term bat monitoring programme on Buton Island, South East Sulawesi, expanding on Patterson et al.’s (2017) previous inventory for this study area. One species (Hipposideros galeritus) is a new record for Sulawesi, and seven species (Cynopterus c.f. minutus, Rousettus celebensis, Megaderma spasma, Hipposideros c.f. ater, Myotis c.f. horsfieldii, Myotis c.f. moluccarum, and Myotis c.f.muricola) are new records for Buton Island. The remaining five species (Thoopterus nigrescens, Dobsonia exoleta, Acerodon celebensis,Mosia nigrescens, and Mops sarasinorum) have been previously reported from Buton but were missing from the prior site inventory. We also correct a probable mistaken species identification in the previous inventory (Cynopterus cf. titthaecheilus, now identified as Thoopterus nigrescens). This brings the total of confirmed species detected on Buton to 35, equating to 46.7% of all Sulawesi’s known bat diversity in c. 3% of its land area. We highlight Buton as a key area for conserving the region’s bat species.
Ganyong-kelor snack bar's glycemic index as a diet for diabetics
Authors: Setyaji Diyan Yunanto , Maharini Fransisca Shinta
Published: June 2021

Background: Lack of insulin or the inability of cells to respond to insulin causes high blood glucose levels or hyperglycemia, a hallmark of diabetes. Consumption of foods with a low glycemic index and high fiber has been shown to provide the same benefits as pharmacological therapy in the control of postprandial hyperglycemia and can prevent the incidence of hypoglycemia in people with diabetes. Ganyong (Canna edulis) is a food source of carbohydrates and fiber. Kelor (Moringa oliefera) contains protein and some phytochemical compounds which have a hypoglycemic effect.Objectives: The objective of the study was to analyze the glycemic index of ganyong-kelor snack bars as a diet for diabetics.Materials and Methods: Ten respondents fasted for 10 hours and checked their fasting blood glucose levels, then consumed 105 grams of bread as the reference food. Every 30 minutes after eating, the blood glucose levels were checked. In the following week, after fasted, all respondents consumed 157 grams of a ganyong-kelor snack bar and checked their blood glucose levels every 30 minutes.Results:  Every 100 grams of ganyong-kelor snack bar contains 230.13 kcal, 31.97 grams of carbohydrates, 9.25 grams of fat, and 4.75 grams of protein. In this study, bread was used as a reference food. If bread was corrected with glucose as a reference food, the glycemic index of the ganyong-kelor snack bar was 38.08. The calculation of the glycemic load used the converted-glycemic index and the total carbohydrates contained in 100 grams of the food. Ganyong-kelor snack bar had a glycemic load value of 12.10.Conclusions: Ganyong-kelor snack bar had good nutritional content and was categorized as food with a low glycemic index. The hypoglycemic effect of the ganyong-kelor snack bar came from its high fiber content. Ganyong-kelor snack bar can be consumed as a healthy snack for diabetic people.
Effects of mixture powder of black rice (Oryza sativa L indica), red beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L), and moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera L) on blood glucose concentration in hyperglycemic Rats
Authors: Utama Lalu Juntra , Suryana Suryana , Sembiring Anita Christina
Published: June 2021

Background: Diabetes mellitus, increased blood glucose or hyperglycemia, is associated with increased oxidative stress and cardiovascular diseases. This condition will further cause carbohydrate and fat metabolism change, resulting in the decreased antioxidant defense system. Black rice, red beans, and moringa leaves contain oleic acid, butyric amino acid, antioxidants, phytic acid, and arginine, which can improve insulin sensitivity, and blood glucose homeostasis.Objective: This study aimed to analyze the effect of betamelor (black rice, red beans, and moringa leaves) on blood glucose in ratsMaterials and Methods: The design of this research was experimental research with pre-and post-control group design. A total of 20 Sprague Dawley female rats were divided into four groups, namely standard feed (PS), 80% feed of betamelor (PB8), 50% feed of betamelor (PB5), and 20% feed of betamelor (PB2). Betamelor intervention was given as much as 5% of weight for 28 days. Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) levels were measured using the GOD-PAP method. Blood glucose data were analyzed by Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at a 95% confidence level and using Duncan's test.Results: There were differences in FBG between groups after the intervention of betamelor. The results showed that after 28 days of intervention, betamelor decreased the serum glucose concentration from 122.69 mg / dL to 97.70 mg / dL (20.37%) in the PB8 group and from 123.91 mg / dL to 113.28 mg / dL (8.58%) in the PB5 group, but the standard diet (PS) increased by 5.73%. This result can be applied to reduce blood glucose levels in obese and patients with metabolic syndrome.Conclusions: There was a significant effect of giving a mixture of black rice, red beans, and Moringa leaves on fasting blood sugar in rats.
The effect of additional protein, phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylserine, and inulin on S100β levels of acute ischemic stroke patients at Dr. Kariadi Central Hospital, Semarang
Authors: Renamastika Stephani Nesya , Mahati Endang , Kartasurya Martha , Pramukarso Dodik , Pudjonarko Dwi , Retnaningsih Retnaningsih
Published: June 2021

Background: The brain releases biochemical substrates, such as S100β protein, into circulation in response to ischemic conditions as a sign of damage in nerve cells and disruption of the blood-brain barrier’s integrity. Thrombolytic therapy has led to the development of many neuroprotective therapies such as protein, phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylserine, and inulin, which can be added to food products. Protein, phospholipids, and inulin, have a neuroprotective impact on nerve cells in the brain and blood-brain barrier.Objective: To prove the effect of protein, phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylserine, and inulin on S100β levels and clinical outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke.Materials and Methods: This study was done in a single-blind RCT. Eighteen ischemic stroke patients were randomly divided into nine subjects for the intervention group and nine subjects for the control group. The Control group received 250 ml conventional formula milk (11.8 g protein) 3 times/day. The intervention group received 250 mL commercial milk 3 rimes/day which contained 15 g protein with 128 mg phosphatidylcholine, 32 mg phosphatidylserine, and 3 g inulin. All of the groups were given hospital-standard therapy for ischemic stroke. S100β levels were measured at pre and post-intervention.Results: Pre and post S100β levels in intervention and the control group did not show any statistically difference (p = 0.777 and p = 0.096), but there was a trend of decreasing  levels of S100β in the intervention group (-24.6 + 252.0 pg/mL) versus control group (135.8 + 216.2 pg/mL).Conclusions: The addition of protein, phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylserine, and inulin did not have a significant effect on S100β levels.
Collaborative model as a training for increasing village health worker competency about complementary feeding
Authors: Abidin Habibah , Kartini Apoina , Margawati Ani
Published: June 2021

Background: A Kader refers to a Village Health Worker (VHW), a volunteer, which becomes one of the sources of community reference. Commonly, they sustain a mother's knowledge regarding adequate complementary feeding. However, there are still some VHW who have not possessed a health education background nor been able to be independent.Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the impact of collaborative models on VHW's competence as in knowledge, self-efficacy, attitudes, and counseling skill on the topic of complementary feeding.Materials and Methods: The design of this research is a quasi-experiment control group pretest-postest, with the retrieval of subjects using purposive sampling. Subjects were selected based on the location of the posyandu. The population in this research was VHWs in the Lembang district were 40 VHWs in each group. The treatment group was given training intervention for 1 month with a collaborative model, combining several methods into a series. The main topic was counseling and complementary feeding. The control group was given booklets and leaflets. VHW's competence was measured using questionnaires. This research was conducted in January-April 2020.Results: Statistical test results before the treatment of both groups showed no difference (p>0,05) in each variable. Two months after the intervention, there were significant differensces in the mean score of knowledge (p=0,001), attitude (p=0,001), and VHWs self-efficacy (p=0,000) in both groups. VHW counseling skills (p=0,149) until the first month there was not a significant difference. Unexpectedly, in the second month, the VHW counseling skills could not be observed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The mean score of each group increased significantly, but the score of the treatment group was higher than the control group.Conclusions: A collaborative model is effective when compared to only providing booklets and leaflets in increasing VHW's knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy but not effective yet for VHW counseling skills.
The acute supplementation of combination juice of yellow watermelon (citrullus lanatus thunb.) - plantain (musa paradisiacal var. Sapientum l.) suppress post-exercise blood lactic acid production in rats
Authors: Farida Farida , Sari Hesti Permata , Sulistyaning Afina Rachma
Published: June 2021

Background: Yellow watermelon contains citrulline, which can suppress lactic acid production, while plantains contain potassium which is important for muscle performance. The yellow watermelon and plantain combination juice potential to be a natural sports drink that delays muscle fatigue by suppressing lactic acid production after exercise.Objectives: To determine the effect of yellow watermelon-plantain juice on lactic acid in rats after swimming test.Materials and Methods: This true experimental study used a post-test-only with controlled group design. Thirty Sprague Dawley rats, eight-week-old, male, were divided into five groups, namely positive control (C+), negative control (C-), dose 1 (P1), dose 2 (P2), and dose 3 (P3). The C (+) group received no juice and was not tested swimming, the C (-) group received no juice but was tested swimming, P1 received combined juice up to 1.8 g and tested swimming, P2 received combined juice up to 3, 6 g and tested swimming, P3 received combined juice up to 1.8 g with the addition of 0.27 g granulated sugar and tested swimming. The juice is given 30 minutes before the test. The swim test was performed for three minutes; after that, the blood was taken to test the lactic acid levels. The data were analyzed using the one-way ANOVA and the advanced post-hoc with the least significant difference test.Results: The lactic acid levels in C (+), in C (-), P1, P2, and P3 groups after swimming test were 1.38 mMol / L; 7.14 mMol / L; 3.74 mMol / L; 1.66 mMol; and 2.91 mMol/L. There were differences in levels of lactic acid (p <0.05) in each group after the combination juice intervention was given.Conclusion: Combination juice of yellow watermelon-plantain has an effect on lactic acid levels after swimming test. Dose 2 (3.6 g) was the best because it produces the lowest lactic acid after the swimming test.
Effect of tomato and red guava juice on blood glucose level in overweight woman
Authors: Izzati Aghnia Ilma , Jaelani Mohammad , Setiadi Yuwono , Rahmawati Enny , Yulianto Yulianto
Published: June 2021

Background: Based on the results of Riskesdas 2018 that the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Indonesia showed an increase from 6.9% to 8.5%. Overweight is closely related to impaired blood glucose, insulin resistance, and decreased insulin secretion. Preventive efforts that have been made using non-pharmacological treatments, such as increasing the intake of fiber and lycopene from fruits.Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of tomato juice and guava juice on blood glucose levels in overweight women.Materials and Methods:  The study design is a true experiment conducted in 11subjects in treatment group and 11 subjects in control group. The subject of this study were overweight adult women 45-55 years. Blood sampling was taken in the morning, then glucose levels were measured using the GOD-PAP method (Glucose Para Amino Phenazone). We gave 600 ml of tomato juice and red guava every day for 21 days. To find the effect of juice on fasting blood glucose levels controlled by nutrient intake and physical exercise using the Repeated Measure ANOVA test.Results: In the treatment group, there was a decrease of 3.24 mg/dl in blood glucose levels; while, in the control group, the decrease in blood glucose levels was only 0.26 mg/dl. However, we found no statistically significant differences in both groups.Conclusions: Consumption of tomato juice and red guava reduced fasting blood glucose.
PERBEDAAN PENGETAHUAN GIZI, SIKAP DAN PERILAKU TENTANG VISUAL GIZI SEIMBANG ANTARA DUA GENERASI DI GEREJA GSKI REHOBOT KEBON JERUK JAKARTA
Authors: Parapat Ruth Gracia Dau Vanes , Melani Vitria , Wahyuni Yulia , Nuzrina Rachmanida , Sitoayu Laras
Published: June 2021

Background: Generation Y (Millennial) and generation Z (IGeneration) are proven to be the two generations that dominate the use of information communication technology today. Living in a rapidly developing technology era and abundant information should make them have nutritional knowledge, attitudes and behavior towards a good visual balanced nutrition. However, Riskesdas 2018 shows an increase in the prevalence of obesity in adults by 21.8%. This high prevalence is said to be an indicator of low knowledge about balanced nutrition even though the two generations live in an era of abundant information.Objectives: Analyzing differences in nutritional knowledge, attitudes and behavior regarding visual balanced nutrition between generation Y and generation Z.Methods: This research is an observational analytic study with cross sectional design. Selection of research subjects with total sampling. A sample of 40 respondents was obtained from generation Y and 40 respondents from generation Z. Using the independent t-test statistical test to determine differences in nutritional knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding balanced nutrition visuals (balanced nutrition cone and my plate) in generation Y and generation Z.Results: There are differences in nutritional knowledge in generation Y and generation Z (p = 0.0001), there are differences in attitudes about visual balanced nutrition in generation and generation Z (p = 0.0001), and there are differences in nutritional behavior towards visual balanced nutrition of generation Y and generation Z (p = 0.029). From the above values, it can be said that the value of sampling bias on nutritional knowledge and attitudes is smaller than behavior.Conclusion: The three results show that there are differences in nutritional knowledge, attitudes and behavior between these two generations.
HUBUNGAN KEBIASAAN MENONTON MUKBANG, PENGETAHUAN GIZI DAN TINGKAT STRES DENGAN PERUBAHAN PERILAKU MAKAN NEGATIF PADA PENGGEMAR MUKBANG DI MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM
Authors: Amalia Dea Sofa , Nuzrina Rachmanida , Gifari Nazhif , Angkasa Dudung , Sitoayu Laras
Published: June 2021

Background: Nowadays, Mukbang video is very popular on social media, especially Instagram, also known as an eating show which is a host doing a consumes various quantities of food. Teenager has an impressionable characteristic which can affect a person to imitate “negative-eating” behaviour, such as the food-vloggers did on the Mukbang video. In general, it is because the foods on the Mukbang video do not give an attention to the ingredients itself/it tends to be higher on calories, fat, and cholesterol. In case, this “negative-eating” behavior which is eating food with large portion and not balanced diet was imitated by a large part of society, then it can generate many nutrient problems that can affect to the health.Objectives: To know the relation between the behaviour of watching Mukbang, the nutrient knowledge, and the stress level with the changing of eating behaviour of Mukbang enthusiast on social media, Instagram.Methods: This research design was Cross Sectional with 125 respondents. All of the data were taken using Google Form with limited time for 10 minutes. Statistical data analysis used Chi-Square testResults: There is a significant relationship between the behaviour of watching Mukbang with the changing of negative eating behaviour (p-value = 0.003), there is a significant relationship between the nutrient knowledge with the changing of negative eating behaviour (p-value = 0.009), there is a significant relationship between the stress level with the changing of eating behaviour of Mukbang enthusiast on Instagram (p-value = 0.034).Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the behaviour of watching Mukbang, the nutrient knowledge, and the stress level with the changing of eating behaviour of Mukbang enthusiast on Instagram. There needs to be a balance in the behaviour of watching Mukbang, the nutrient knowledge, and the stress level, in order there is no change in “negative-eating” behavior