bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Population Density Levels Wight and Length of Maggot Black Soldier Flies (Hermetia Illucens) with Different Feed Formulation
Authors: Khaerunnisa Salma , Hidayati Yuli Astuti , Harlia Ellin
Published: August 2024

Black Soldier Fly (BSF) maggots are decomposing agents cultivated to convert organic materials. Both on-farm and off-farm livestock waste, as well as kitchen organic waste, are organic materials. Organic waste and its by-products can be degraded by BSF maggots into biomass rich in protein, which can be used as feed. This study aims to evaluate the effects of formulating dairy cow feces, milk sediment, and kitchen organic waste (KOW) as growth media on the population density, weight, and length of BSF maggots. The research method used is experimental with a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) involving four treatments and five replicates. The treatments include 100% KOW (P0), 50% KOW and 50% dairy cow feces (P1), 50% KOW and 50% milk sediment (P2), and 33.33% KOW, 33.33% dairy cow feces, and 33.33% milk sediment (P3). BSF maggot rearing was carried out for 20 days, from BSF eggs to the prepupa stage. The conclusion of this study was that the P2 formulation (dairy cow feces and kitchen organic waste) could increase the population density of BSF maggots, and the P3 formulation (dairy cow feces, milk sediment, and kitchen organic waste) could increase the weight and length of BSF maggots.
The Effect of Different Types of Egg Yolk in Tris Diluent on the Quality of Frozen Semen of Brahman Cattle
Authors: Suharyati Sri , Hartono Madi , Siswanto Siswanto , Febriyansar Eri , Sirat Muhammad Mirandy Pratama
Published: August 2024

This study was conducted at the Regional Technical Service Unit for Artificial Insemination, Lampung District, Terbanggi Besar Subdistrict, Central Lampung Regency, Lampung Province, from January 25 to 30, 2023. The objective of this research was to determine the effect of different types of egg yolk and to identify the best type of egg yolk in tris diluent on the quality of frozen semen of Brahman cattle. The experimental design used was a Completely Randomized Design with three treatments: standard egg yolk, herbal egg yolk, and omega-3 enriched egg yolk, each with six replications. The data obtained were analyzed using ANOVA at the 5% and 1% significance levels, and if significant, further analyzed with Duncan’s Multiple Range Test. The results showed that the different types of egg yolk in tris diluent had no significant effect (P>0.05) on post-thaw spermatozoa abnormalities, had a significant effect (P<0.05) on post-thaw spermatozoa motility, and had a highly significant effect (P<0.01) on the percentage of live spermatozoa post-thawing. The conclusion of this study was that the addition of standard egg yolk and omega-3 enriched egg yolk in tris diluent has a better effect on the motility and percentage of live spermatozoa of Brahman cattle compared to the addition of herbal egg yolk.
Growth Performance of Broilers fed Basal Diets with Different Nutrient Content and Added with Enzyme
Authors: Anu Yahana , Nalle Catootjie Lusje , Sabuna Cytske
Published: August 2024

The balance of nutrients in the diet is essential for optimal bird performance. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the growth response of broilers fed different basal diets supplemented with enzymes.  A total of 250 day-old chicks (Cobbs, mixed sex) were used in this experiment. The experiment was designed using a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 5 treatments and 5 replications (10 birds/pen). The treatments were as follows: P0 = control diets, P0= Control diets, P1= Low crude protein diets (PK) P2= Low crude protein diets supplemented with protease; P3= Low phosphor diets; P4= Low phosphor diets supplemented with fitase. The results of statistical analysis showed that treatment had a significant effect (P<0.05) on feed intake, body weight gain (BWG), and feed conversion ratio(FCR) of broiler chickens aged 3 weeks. The conclusion of this study was that the addition of protease in a low-protein diet enhances feed intake, body weight gain, and feed efficiency in starter phase broilers. Conversely, the addition of phytase in a low-phosphorus and low-protein diet does not improve the growth performance of starter phase broilers.
BRINGING CULTURE TO LIFE: UTILIZING WOOD CARVING IN SPEAKING CLASS
Authors: Yektiningtyas Wigati , Suhirman Lalu , Ferdinandus Adelce , Br Ginting Juwita Purnamasari
Published: August 2024

Sentani tribe in Papua had diverse cultural heritages that have now been neglected. One of them is wood carving. Despite its aesthetic and socio-cultural values, wood carving (ohomo) has not been acknowledged by most of the young Sentani generation. Thus, preservation is needed so that wood carving can be acknowledged, appreciated, and disseminated. One way of preserving this unique wisdom is by using it as a medium for teaching the English language. This will also help the learning process to be more contextual and challenging. By focusing on learning to speak, the objective of this study is to explore the strategies for teaching speaking using wood carving. This descriptive-qualitative study was conducted in Jayapura Regency Papua between May and July 2022. Data on wood carvings were collected between May and July 2022 from several informants, namely tribal chiefs, wood carvers, Sentani elders, and parents in East Sentani (Waena and Asei Island) and Central Sentani (Hobong and Yoboi). Teaching materials of wood carvings were tried out to 20 students of Senior High School Grade X from 4 different schools in Jayapura Regency via formal class and field trip. By infusing wood carving in learning to speak, the study found two important things, namely (1) the students were enthusiastic and motivated in speaking, and their confidence, as well as self-esteem, were improved; (2) the students appreciated wood carving as their cultural heritage and proud of their identity. Teachers’ creativity in infusing culture and their commitment to teaching played a significant role in reinforcing students’ appreciation of their culture and improvement in their speaking ability.
LEARNER AGENCY, ENGLISH PROFICIENCY, AND LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: LESSONS FROM TEN ADVANCED EFL LEARNERS
Authors: Lu Meiyu
Published: August 2024

Within the framework of sociocultural theories, this study investigated how affordances in various beyond the classroom settings supported the development of agency and English proficiency among advanced EFL learners. The participants were 10 Taiwanese college students, each with at least B2 proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Data were gathered through a qualitative approach encompassing semi-structured interviews, writing samples, and a 23-item questionnaire. A grounded theory approach was adopted to analyze and interpret the data. The findings revealed that contextual affordances were not always immediately accessible or apparent to learners and exhibited considerable variability across different locations, which could impede or facilitate the learners’ development of agency and English proficiency. The mediator played an indispensable role in guiding learners toward effectively utilizing these resources. Furthermore, the development of learners' English proficiency in beyond-the-classroom settings was intricately intertwined with that of their agency, both of which were deeply rooted in and shaped by sociocultural contexts. As learners enhanced their English proficiency through the mediator’s strategic engagement with contextual affordances, their agency concurrently flourished, prompting them to proactively seek additional affordances and explore further opportunities for autonomous decision-making and action.
Hacia una definición de las antiguas periferias: un diálogo entre conceptos y casos a ambos lados del Atlántico
Authors: Di Virgilio María Mercedes , Lulle Thierry , Contreras Yasna , Dureau Françoise , Levy Jean-Pierre , Le Roux Guillaume
Published: August 2024

En este artículo nos proponemos reflexionar sobre las características y las funciones que, en la actualidad desempeñan las primeras áreas suburbanas de las ciudades de América Latina. Se trata de antiguos espacios periféricos, de varias generaciones, en los cuales se establecieron las primeras industrias, otras actividades productivas o equipamientos sanitarios y/o contornos del casco antiguo en los que se produjeron los primeros loteos residenciales y que, merced al proceso de metropolización, se han integrado a la ciudad central. Se trata de un ejercicio descriptivo cuyo objetivo fue recoger las conceptualizaciones y el conocimiento existentes con el fin de delinear pistas para el análisis de las antiguas periferias. El mismo se apoya en la revisión bibliográfica que, si bien no es exhaustiva, recoge casi un centenar de trabajos publicados en revistas nacionales e internacionales y en libros del área de la geografía crítica, la sociología urbana y el urbanismo a lo largo de décadas.
Características de la distribución urbana de mercancías por giro de establecimiento y distribuidor, en una zona centro. Caso de estudio: Santiago de Querétaro
Authors: Obregón Biosca Saúl Antonio
Published: August 2024

El transporte urbano de carga ocasiona desafíos en la gestión de los centros históricos, debido a su particular dinámica urbana y a las características de su infraestructura vial. Esta investigación tiene como objetivo proponer un sistema de gestión del transporte urbano de carga (TUC) adecuado a las características, demanda y patrones de comportamiento del transporte de mercancías al realizar sus entregas, considerando, por un lado, el giro del establecimiento comercial y, por el otro, el tipo de distribuidor. Los resultados obtenidos, mediante entrevistas a los responsables de los establecimientos y un estudio observacional, muestran las principales características en la entrega, y a partir de ellos se definen propuestas de gestión vial para ordenar la distribución.
Il “silenzio eloquente” di Filomela nel Tereo di Sofocle (e nel romanzo di Achille Tazio)
Authors: Zanetto Giuseppe
Published: August 2024

Nel V libro del suo romanzo, Achille Tazio descrive dettagliatamente un quadro che rappresenta il mito di Procne, Filomela e Tereo. Molti studiosi hanno ipotizzato un possibile rapporto con il Tereo di Sofocle, il dramma che nell’antichità ebbe importanza fondamentale per la conoscenza della vicenda. Il presente contributo ridiscute l’intero problema, focalizzandosi soprattutto su due punti. 1) L’ekphrasis di Achille Tazio dà una rappresentazione molto vivida della scena del riconoscimento: con la sua enfasi sull’azione agita, come se i personaggi fossero impegnati in una performance, il dettato del testo evoca chiaramente un contesto teatrale. 2) Negli anni di Sofocle si può ritenere che gli Ateniesi collegassero il mito di Procne e Filomela non solo con l’immagine dell’uccisione di Iti e del banchetto antropofagico (temi molto praticati dai ceramografi), ma anche con la scena del “peplo parlante”, che era riprodotta nelle metope del Partenone. Questa era probabilmente la “scena madre” del Tereo di Sofocle, un drammaturgo molto sensibile alle suggestioni iconografiche. Achille Tazio, che aveva accesso al testo completo del dramma sofocleo, compose la sua ekphrasis avendo negli occhi questa scena.
PENGARUH MODEL THE POWER OF TWO BERBANTUAN MEDIA PAPAN PINTAR TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA
Authors: Firnanda Al Arda Ayu , Faizah Silviana Nur
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model kooperatif tipe The Power Of Two (TPOT) berbantuan media Papan pintar terhadap hasil belajar Matematika. Penelitian kuantitatif eksperimen One Group Pretest Posttest design yang digunakan pada penelitian ini, didukung dengan instrumen tes (pretest dan posttest) dan dokumentasi (RPP). Data dianalisis dengan penskoran, mean, N-Gain, dan sebelum menguji hipotesis penelitian dilakukan uji normalitas dilanjutkan dengan uji Paired sample t test. Hasil nilai posttest (75,68) Pretest (61,81) dengan N-Gain kategori sedang (0.37). Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan bahwa model TPOT berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar matematika materi perkalian dan pembagian dengan nilai sig. (2-tailed) 0.000
TECHNOLOGICAL, PEDAGOGICAL, AND CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (TPACK) MAHASISWA TAHUN KETIGA CALON GURU MATEMATIKA
Authors: Faradilla Hanifa , Putra Aan
Published: August 2024

Calon guru harus memiliki pengetahuan tentang teknologi, pedagogi, dan konten matematika yang baik agar pembelajaran mencapai hasil yang optimal. Oleh karena itu, mahasiswa calon guru matematika harus dilengkapi dengan pemahaman tentang teknologi, pedagogi, dan konten matematika melalui berbagai mata kuliah. Namun, untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas mata kuliah tersebut dalam meningkatkan Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge (TPACK), perlu dilakukan pengukuran secara berkala. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan tingkat TPACK mahasiswa tahun ketiga calon guru matematika. Penelitian ini melibatkan 20 mahasiswa tahun ketiga pendidikan matematika dari salah satu perguruan tinggi di Jambi, Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif. Angket TPACK yang digunakan terdiri dari 7 komponen TPACK dengan 35 pernyataan. Hasil analisis deskriptif menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa cenderung memiliki TPACK pada tingkat sedang. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya upaya dari perguruan tinggi untuk mengoptimalkan TPACK mahasiswa melalui perkuliahan atau kegiatan di luar kelas selama masa studi yang tersisa
Sustainable planning and policy development in psychological wellbeing of nurses in post COVID-19 pandemic community setting: A systematic review of comparative studies
Authors: Novera Milya , Wetasin Kanokwan , Aulia Farah , Asman Aulia , Elvira Mariza
Published: August 2024

The pandemic may have a long-term effect on psychological distress as well as wellness behaviors, especially for nurses. It is time to find out the clear policies and procedures to support health workers, for a sustainable health workforce. The aim of this research was to compile existing information on the effects of nurses’ mental health and wellness on their work in Indonesia and Thailand. A systematic review of mental health and psychological wellbeing following PRISMA guidelines was conducted through e-databases searching, including PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Pubmed from 2020 up to 2023. The literature was screened via EndNote X21. A total of 4,015 studies were retrieved, 14 were deemed appropriate for inclusion (7 from Indonesia and 7 from Thailand). Our study indicates that COVID-19 has a considerable impact on the psychological wellbeing of nurses in community setting. In Thailand, the mental health outcomes included anxiety, panic, stress, isolation, fear, worthlessness, PTSD, and depression. The factors that affect the mental well-being of the respondents are education, finance, work pattern, and lifestyle changes. In Indonesia, the mental health outcomes included anxiety, stress, burnout, and depression. The most influential factor with the psychological well-being of nurses was psychological stress. Researching community nurses’ mental wellbeing and psychological distress post-COVID-19 in Indonesia and Thailand is crucial for promoting their resilience, well-being, and job retention. Implementation of holistic staff wellness policies that appeal to nursing staff’s physical and psychological well-being, along with psychological health support services, will effectively address the psychological issues experienced by nurses after the pandemic.
Time-Domain Analysis of Echoes from Solid Spheres and Spherical Shells with Separated Transmit-Receive Configurations
Authors: Wang Zhongkai , Peng Zilong , Zhou Fulin , Tan Liwen
Published: August 2024

The complexity of bistatic echo pulse sequences surpasses that of monostatic echo pulse sequences. Based on the scattering acoustic field of elastic spheres and spherical shells, a method is employed to calculate the time-domain echoes of solid spheres and spherical shells with transceiver separation under the condition of plane wave incidence. This is achieved by constructing the incident signal and performing a multiplication operation in the frequency domain with the target scattering acoustic field. Employing the contour integral method, we derive phase velocity and group velocity dispersion curves for circumferential waves propagating around these structures. Furthermore, under the assumption of plane wave incidence, we analyze the propagation paths of Rayleigh echoes for solid spheres and anti-symmetric Lamb waves for spherical shells. Estimation formulas for the arrival times of separated transmit-receive echoes are provided for both solid spheres and spherical shells. Our findings indicate that bistatic waves can be classified into clockwise and counterclockwise circulation patterns around the surfaces of these structures. Through a comparison with the time-angle spectrum of echoes, we demonstrate the accuracy of the proposed estimation formulas for echo arrival times. This study offers valuable insights for the identification of underwater targets.
Myocardial mechanics in anorexia nervosa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of speckle tracking echocardiographic studies
Authors: Gherbesi Elisa , Faggiano Andrea , Sala Carla , Carugo Stefano , Grassi Guido , Cuspidi Cesare , Tadic Marijana
Published: August 2024

Background

Clinical complications of anorexia nervosa (AN) include cardiac structural and functional alterations. Available evidence on impaired myocardial deformation in AN patients without overt systolic dysfunction as assessed by left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is scanty and based on a few studies. The aim of the present meta-analysis was to provide comprehensive and updated information on this issue.

Methods

Following the PRISMA guidelines, systematic searches were conducted across bibliographic databases (Pub-Med, OVID, EMBASE and Cochrane library) to identify eligible studies from inception up to 31 January 2024. Searches were limited to clinical investigations published in English reporting data on left ventricular (LV) mechanics (i.e. global longitudinal strain) in patients with anorexia and controls. The statistical difference of the echocardiographic variables of interest between groups such as LVEF and global longitudinal strain (GLS) was calculated by standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence interval (CI) by using random-effects models.

Results

Five studies including 171 AN and 147 healthy normal-weight individuals were considered for the analysis. Pooled average LVEF values were 63.2 ± 0.4% in the healthy control group and 64.6 ± 1.0% in the AN group (SMD −0.08 ± 0.11, CI: −0.15/0.30, P = 0.51); the corresponding values of GLS were −20.1 ± 0.9% and −20.2 ± 0.9% (SMD 0.07 ± 0.3, CI: −0.46/0.60, P = 0.80). Unlike GLS, apical strain (data from three studies) was higher in AN than in controls (−23.1 ± 1.8 vs. −21.3 ± 1.8; SMD: −0.42 ± 0.17, CI: −0.08/−0.76, P = 0.01)

Conclusions

The results of the present meta-analysis do not support the view that myocardial deformation as assessed by GLS is impaired in patients with AN and preserved LVEF. The role of STE in detecting subclinical cardiac damage in this clinical condition deserves to be evaluated in future studies including regional LV strain.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Situs inversus totalis: a case report
Authors: Alenezi Meshaal EOSS , AlJasmi Mohammad , AlRuwaished Mohammad , Ahmed Atef
Published: August 2024

Background:

Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare congenital condition characterized by the mirror-image reversal of the thoracic and abdominal organs. SIT presents significant challenges during surgical procedures that require anatomical familiarity and dexterity, such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Case Presentation:

A 73-year-old woman with SIT presented with a 2-day history of left-sided hypochondrial colicky abdominal pain aggravated by food intake and associated with nausea. Physical examination revealed a positive Murphy’s sign in the left hypochondrium. Laboratory tests showed leukocytosis and elevated liver enzymes. Imaging (See Figures 1-4) confirmed acute cholecystitis with the gallbladder in the left upper quadrant. The patient was scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Preoperative planning involved detailed imaging and coordination with the anesthesiology team. The surgical technique was adapted for SIT, including specific patient positioning and a mirror-image approach. The gallbladder was successfully removed, with careful dissection of the cystic duct and artery. Postoperative management included non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opioids, and monitoring. The patient’s recovery was uneventful, and she was discharged on the third postoperative day with follow-up instructions. The care plan included pain management, regular monitoring, early mobilization, diet progression, and scheduled outpatient visits.

Conclusion:

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with SIT requires careful preoperative planning, skilled surgical techniques, and effective team communication. Despite these challenges, successful outcomes are possible with meticulous attention to detail and adaptation to the reversed anatomy.
Anticholinergic toxidrome: a rare consequence of lupin ingestion - a case report and literature review
Authors: Alharbi Mohammed A. , Al Saeed Fatima Hatem , Alfaraj Dunya
Published: August 2024

Background:

Lupin beans, a yellow legume seed from the Lupinus plant, are commonly used in Southern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Despite their bitter taste, lupin beans are highly nutritious and rich in protein, making them popular snacks. The bitter taste is due to the presence of over 150 quinolizidine alkaloids, with Lupanine being the predominant alkaloid. If not properly debittered before ingestion, lupin toxicity and anticholinergic symptoms can occur.

Case Presentation:

A 49-year-old healthy Egyptian man presented with symptoms such as dry mouth, unsteadiness, constipation, and urinary retention for 6 hours. After investigation, it was discovered that he had consumed 400 g of bitter lupin beans within a 1-hour period, around 4-6 hours before the symptom onset. The patient was oriented, conscious, and alert, showing no signs of pain or distress. His vital signs were normal, and he had normal cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and neurological examinations. His eye examination revealed fixed, dilated pupils bilaterally, blurry vision, and normal eye movement bilaterally. Laboratory tests were normal. The patient received Ringer’s lactate intravenously and was closely monitored in the emergency department. Over a 3-hour period, all symptoms and signs resolved with fluid management alone, and the patient was discharged home following his improvement.

Conclusion:

This report highlights the importance of history taking in diagnosing food-related diseases and emphasizes that physicians should consider lupin toxicity as a differential diagnosis in cases presenting with anticholinergic symptoms.
SERUM İMMÜN-İNFLAMASYON İNDEKSİ ORTA VE YÜKSEK RİSKLİ PULMONER TROMBOEMBOLİ HASTALARININ TEDAVİSİNDE YOL GÖSTERİCİ MİDİR?
Authors: Arı Maşide , Usul Eren , Arı Emrah , Özkaya İbiş Ayşenur , Kahveci Uğur , Yıldırım Fatma
Published: August 2024

Amaç: Pulmoner tromboemboli (PTE), etkin tedavisi olmasına rağmen mortalitesi yüksek acil bir durumdur. Ölümlerin çoğu ilk bir saatte görülmektedir. Bu nedenle erken tanı hayat kurtarıcıdır. Serum immun-inflamasyon indeksi (Sİİ), nötrofil, lenfosit ve trombositten türetilen bir parametredir. İskemik hastalıklarda mortaliteyi belirleyen önemli bir biyobelirteç olduğu bildirilmiştir. Bu makalede kolay ulaşılabilir ve hızlı sonuçlanan Sİİ’nin trombolitik tedaviyi ön görmedeki rolünün değerlendirilmesi amaçlandı.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu çalışma, tek merkezli Sağlık Bilimler Üniversitesi Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Acil Servisi’nde, 01.10.2020 ve 01.08.2022 tarihleri arasında orta ve yüksek riskli PTE tanısı alan hastalarda retrospektif olarak gerçekleştirildi. Hastaların başvuru anındaki vital bulguları, rutin bakılan kan tetkikleri değerlendirildi. Görüntüleme ve ekokardiyografi bulguları ile birlikte risk grupları belirlendi. PTE için uygulanan tedavi ve sonlanım durumları kaydedildi.
Bulgular: Çalışmaya 204 hasta dahil edildi. Hastaların %63.7’si kadındı. Hastaların ortalama yaşı 71,7 idi. Hastaların 33’ü (%16.1) takipleri sırasındaki 30 gün içerisinde vefat etti. Hastaların %28.9’u yüksek risk grubuna dahil edildi. %30’u orta yüksek ve %41.1’i orta düşük riskli gruptaydı. Çalışmaya dahil edilen 49 (%24) hastanın trombolitik tedaviye ihtiyacı oldu. Sİİ için %34.7 sensitivite ve %96.1 spesifisite ile sınır değer 2187 olarak belirlendi. Sİİ’nin trombolitik tedavi ihtiyacında belirleyici olduğu saptandı (AUC: 0.615, %95 CI 0.513-0.717, p
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGICAL PAIN, RUMINATION AND SUICIDE AND ACNE SEVERITY IN ACNE VULGARIS PATIENTS
Authors: Kartal Fatma , Kalaycı Bülent Nuri , Mete Burak , Salcan Tarık , Uğur Kerim
Published: August 2024

Objective: Acne vulgaris is among dermatological diseases that increase suicide risk significantly. We aimed to investigate the relationship between suicide risk and acne severity, psychological pain, and especially brooding rumination in 18-36 year old acne vulgaris patients.
Material and Methods: Our study was conducted with 103 acne vulgaris patients and 87 healthy controls. Study data were collected with a Socio-demographic Data Form, Global Acne Scoring System (GASS), Suicide Probability Scale (SPS), Psychological Pain Scale (PPS), Rumination Response Scale – Short Form (RRS-SF), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).
Results: It was determined that median brooding rumination, total SPS scores and Hopelesness, hostility subscale scores were statistically significantly higher in the patient group (p values; 0.035, 0.006, 0.032, 0.007). In the patient group, the analysis of the correlations between the GASS and scale scores when the BDI score is controlled demonstrated that there were weak positive correlations between SPS despair and hostility subscale scores and total SPS score and PPS and brooding rumination scores (p: 0.003; r: 0.270), (p:0.014; r: 0.218), (p:0.010; r:0.229),(p:<0.001; r:0.389), (p:0.001, r: 0.304), (p:0.010; r:0.229). It was determined that brooding rumination, PPS and GASS scores contributed significantly to the multiple linear regression model structured estimate of the total SPS score.
Conclusion: Since the suicidal risk of acne patients with acne who present to dermatology clinics could be high, it is important to follow up these patients with the psychiatry clinic, and in addition to acne treatment, therapeutic interventions that aim to reduce ruminative ideation and psychological pain could significantly contribute to the reduction of suicide risk.
EVALUATION OF FOOD SENSITIVITY IN CHILDREN WITH ATOPIC DERMATITIS
Authors: Büyük Yaytokgil Şule , Vezir Emine
Published: August 2024

Objective: Atopic dermatitis is considered an important risk factor for the development of food allergies. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate food sensitivity in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis based on skin prick tests.
Material and Methods: The study included children diagnosed with atopic dermatitis who underwent skin prick tests with food allergens at our hospital’s Pediatric Allergy Clinic between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Demographic data, atopic dermatitis onset age, severity, treatments, and co-existing atopic diseases (asthma, allergic rhinitis) were collected from medical records. Skin prick test results were evaluated retrospectively.
Results: The study comprised 229 patients, predominantly male (64.2%) with a median age of 7 months (IQR:5-14). The median age at atopic dermatitis onset was 3 (IQR:2-6) months. Co-existing allergic diseases were present in 12 (5.2%) patients. Based on SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD), atopic dermatitis severity was mild in 61.1%, moderate in 29.3%, and severe in 9.6% of patients. Food allergen sensitization was observed in 73 (31.9%) patients, predominantly to hen's egg (28.4%). Multiple food sensitivities occurred in 10% of patients (n=23). Patients with food sensitivityshowed earlier atopic dermatitis onset, higher total IgE and eosinophil counts, and more frequent moderate-severe atopic dermatitis (p500/ mm3 as risk factors for sensitization.
Conclusion: Approximately one-third of pediatric atopic dermatitis patients exhibited sensitivity to at least one food allergen, most commonly hen’s egg. Early atopic dermatitis onset, elevated eosinophils, and moderate-severe atopic dermatitis pose a higher risk for sensitization. Hence, mitigating unnecessary elimination diets and prompt referral of these patients to pediatric allergy clinics is crucial.
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF THE ANCONEUS EPITROCHLEARIS MUSCLE ON THE ULNAR NERVE IN HEALTHY SUBJECTS WITH ELBOW MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
Authors: Çıvgın Esra , Beşler Muhammed Said
Published: August 2024

Objective: To determine the effect of anconeus epitrochlearis muscle on the ulnar nerve area and signal intensity in patients without cubital tunnel syndrome by magnetic resonance imaging.
Material and Methods: The elbow magnetic resonance images between January 2020 and December 2022 were evaluated retrospectively. Twenty patients with anconeus epitrochlearis muscle who were clinically and electromyographically shown not to have cubital tunnel syndrome were included in the study. The control group consisted of 20 age, gender and side-matched elbow magnetic resonance images without bone, ligament, and tendon pathology. The ulnar nerve area and intensity, anconeus epitrochlearis muscle area were measured in the axial slice where the anconeus epitrochlearis muscle area was the largest and the findings were statistically compared with the control group.
Results: The mean age in the anconeus epitrochlearis muscle group was 42.1±14.1 years (20-68 years). No significant difference in ulnar nerve area between the groups with and without anconeus epitrochlearis muscle was observed (Anconeus epitrochlearis group:10.3±3.4 mm2, control:9.4±2.7 mm2 p=0.376). There was no correlation between the ulnar nerve area and the anconeus epitrochlearis muscle area (r=-0.026, p=0.912). No significant difference in ulnar nerve signal intensity between the two groups was noted (p=0.317).
Conclusion: The anconeus epitrochlearis muscle had not a significant effect on the ulnar nerve area and intensity.
Smart Plant Pot Robot with IoT Integration for Indoor Ornamental Plants Care
Authors: Halawa Hestin Nalurita , Aisuwarya Ratna
Published: August 2024

Caring for indoor ornamental plants is a challenge for the owner. They require special attention and treatment from the owner to grow well and beautifully. The most important and common thing that must be considered is choosing the type of plant that can adjust to the atmosphere and conditions in the room. Some indicators that determine the typical environmental conditions of potted ornamental plants are air temperature and humidity, light, and soil moisture. The smart plant pot robot is designed to provide smart care for indoor ornamental plants by incorporating a line follower mechanism. Equipped with functionalities like plant watering and environmental monitoring (including light, temperature, and humidity levels), this robot offers comprehensive plant care. Users can conveniently monitor these parameters via a smartphone using the Blynk application. In its design, the robot integrates various components such as temperature and humidity sensors, light intensity sensors, photodiode sensors, ultrasonic sensors, voltage sensors, Arduino Uno, relays, water pumps, RTC, ESP8266, DC motors, and motor drivers. The primary goal is to create a system capable of monitoring plant conditions and providing watering assistance, utilizing line tracking for transporting potted plants to sunlight exposure spots. This system aims to offer practical benefits to the community, especially in optimizing indoor ornamental plant care. The test results of this system, utilizing Arduino Uno as the microcontroller and ESP8266 for WiFi communication with the Blynk application, along with various sensors as input devices, demonstrate a remarkable 100% success rate. Notably, this accuracy is based on functional testing, encompassing everything from the robot's path detection to its connectivity with the Blynk application.
Antígeno H-Y y determinación primaria del sexo
Authors: Jairo A. De la Cruz
Published: August 2024

La determinación primaria del sexo en los mamíferos se debe al cromosoma Y que a través de uno o varios genes (locus H-Y) promueve el desarrollo de la gónada indiferente hacia testículo mediando interacciones entre las células de la cresta gonadal y las células somáticas. Estas interacciones que constituyen la organo-génesis testicular ocurren por mecanismos de acción histotípica embrionaria gracias a la actividad de un antígeno específico de la membrana celular o antígeno de histocompatibilidad H-Y.
Así, frente al cromosoma Y, o por lo menos de su locus H-Y, la gónada indiferente se desarrolla como testículo, o si falta, lo hace como ovario. Un esquema simple de diferenciación sexual comprometidos: uno ligado al cromosoma Y, el locus H-Y, y otro ligado al cromosoma X con función probablemente reguladora.
Uso de la técnica inmuno-radiométrica (IRMA) en Anopheles de Colombia para la identificación de esporozoitos de Plasmodium
Authors: Herrera V. Sócrates , Fidel Suárez Marco , Sánchez Gloria Inés , Quiñones Martha L. , De Herrera Myriam
Published: August 2024

El método inmuno-radiométrico (IRMA) que utiliza anticuerpos monoclonales con especificidad por la proteína CS de los esporozoitos de Plasmodium falciparum, se usó en el presente trabajo para determinar las tasas de infección de mosquitos del género Anopheles (obtenidos en diversas regiones endémicas maláricas de Colombia. De las especies estudiadas, A. albimanus, A. darlingi, A. allopha y A. neomaculipalpus mostraron infecciones por P. falciparum. Sólo las dos primeras habían sido incriminadas previamente como vectores. Adicionalmente, A. albinamus fue el único positivo para p. vivax. El método IRMA permitió en un corto tiempo y sobre un número reducido de mosquitos determinar algunos probables vectores en el país.
Eficacia de la enseñanza de la cirugía en pregrado
Authors: Gómez Alberto , Alzate Helí
Published: August 2024

Se buscó repetir y refinas un estudio previo sobre la eficacia de enseñanza de la cirugía en la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Caldas, medida por el aumento relativo de los conocimientos en los estudiantes de pregrado de cirugía entre dos evaluaciones, una al comienzo y otra al final del curso. Se empleó un cuestionario de 100 preguntas de tipo cierto-falso. Se encontró que, al final, hubo un aumento material y estadísticamente significativo de los conocimientos. También se aplicó el mismo cuestionario a los residentes de cirugía, y se halló en ellos un nivel de conocimientos material y estadísticamente mayor que el de los estudiantes de pregrado, pero menos de 50% de los conocimientos "reales". Este estudio pone de manifiesto la importancia de evaluar comparativamente -antes y después del curso- los conocimientos de los estudiantes de cirugía, y da lugar a serias reflexiones sobre la enseñanza de esta asignatura médica.
Displasia congénita de cadera. II. Una variación en la técnica de examen
Authors: Néctar Daza
Published: August 2024

El error en el diagnóstico de la displasia congénita de cadera (DCC) en el recién nacido es frecuente y universal. En este artículo se afirma que la falla en descubrir la enfermedad ocurre porque: a) en el examen clínico se buscan signos que carecen de valor; b) la luxabilidad de la cadera no se investiga en la forma apropiada. El autor propone y describe una variación en la técnica de examen de la DCC. Esta variante, que es una modificación de las maniobras de Ortolani y de Barlow, permite demostrar con efectividad la DCC en los recién nacidos y entre pacientes de varios meses de edad. El nuevo método mostró su eficacia en 2 grupos de recién nacidos quienes se investigó la DCC durante las primeras horas de vida mediante las técnicas de examen tradicionales (maniobras de Ortolani-Barlow), y con la variante sugerida por el autor.
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TAX ALLOWANCE FACILITIES IN THE INDONESIA SHIP AND BOAT INDUSTRY
Authors: Matondang Yogi Michael , Asqolani
Published: August 2024

This research aims to analyze the implementation of the tax allowance facility in attracting investment in the ship and boat industry. This is because not a single ship and boat industry business actor has utilized the tax allowance facility in Indonesia since 2007 until now. The research method used is qualitative research. Secondary data collection was carried out through a literature review and interviews. The data were then analyzed using the public policy implementation model developed by Grindle (1980). The research found that the utilization of this facility by the business actors in the ship and boat industry will not yield significant economic benefits. The ship and boat industry also faces fundamental problems. These things make the tax allowance facility unattractive. Moreover, policy socialization has not been carried out optimally, meaning that information regarding the existence of this policy has not reached business actors in the ship and boat industry.
ISLAMICITY PERFORMANCE INDEX IN SHARIA COMMERCIAL BANKS IN INDONESIA & MALAYSIA
Authors: Saputri Maya Aulia , Lindrianasari  , Syaipudin Usep
Published: August 2024

This study aims to provide empirical evidence on whether the Islamicity Performance Index affects company performance, as proxied by Return on Assets. The novelty of this research lies in proposing Third-Party Funds as an intervening variable between the influence of the Islamicity Performance Index and company performance. The sample for this study includes 8 Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia and 10 Islamic commercial banks in Malaysia, selected using purposive sampling and secondary data collection methods. The analytical  methods used in this study are hypothesis testing and path analysis.The study provides evidence that the Islamicity Performance Index has a positive and significant impact on Return on Assets, indicating that the Islamicity Performance Index is a relevant indicator that can affect the profitability of Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia and Malaysia. Path analysis testing concludes that third-party funds are not significant as an intervening variable between the Islamicity Performance Index and profitability in Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia and Malaysia. Another finding from the study is that firm size has a positive and significant effect on third-party funds, meaning that a larger firm size is associated with improved performance in collecting third-party funds.
PROFIL DAERAH DAN RASIO KEUANGAN TERHADAP FINANCIAL DISTRESS DI PEMERINTAH PROVINSI DI INDONESIA
Authors: Sari Diah Novita , Murtanto
Published: August 2024

Based on the regional fiscal capacity map from 2016 to 2022, the provinces in Indonesia that classified as high and very high fiscal capacity categories no more than 11 or 32% of the total number of provinces in Indonesia. Low fiscal capacity limits the government's ability to provide public services, hampers long-term growth, and reduces the ability to manage economic fluctuations effectively. Those conditions can lead to financial distress. This study intends to analyse financial ratios and regional profiles, specifically the effects of the government age, area size, population, current ratio, operating revenue ratio to total revenue, revenue growth, efficiency ratio, financial independence, and degree of decentralization on financial distress. SPSS 25 is utilized for conducting hypothesis testing through binary logistic regression analysis. This study finds that area size, population, revenue growth, financial independence, and degree of decentralization, have negative impact on financial distress. Conversely, the efficiency ratio shows positive impact on financial distress. The current ratio and operating revenue ratio to total revenue does not have impact on financial distress. These findings imply the need to improve the revenue, efficiency, and financial independence of local governments and to implement fiscal policies that support decentralization to reduce the risk of financial distress. Future researchers are advised to expand the research and to explore other variabels such as unemployment rate, poverty rate, and Gini ratio.
“ARRELA’T A LA MÚSICA”. EL PODER TRANSFORMADOR DE LA MÚSICA CORAL
Authors: Fernández-Barros Andrea , Kovacevic Kuc Lana
Published: August 2024

Este estudio resalta el potencial del arte como un poderoso motor para promover la inclusión y, por ende, impulsar la transformación social. El objetivo principal de este estudio radica en evaluar el impacto de un proyecto de música coral comunitaria que involucra a personas sin hogar, voluntarios, estudiantes de educación y profesores universitarios. A través de un enfoque cualitativo de estudio de caso único que emplea entrevistas, cuestionarios y observaciones, la investigación revela el poder transformador de la música coral en esta iniciativa. Los resultados muestran cómo los participantes en riesgo de exclusión social experimentan mejoras en la autoestima, habilidades interpersonales fortalecidas y un sentido de pertenencia reforzado. Asimismo, los estudiantes de educación desarrollan sus habilidades comunicativas y sociales en un entorno colaborativo. Estos beneficios trascienden el caso específico, proporcionando resultados significativos para educadores, responsables políticos y organizaciones comunitarias que buscan emplear la música como herramienta para promover un cambio positivo en la educación y la inclusión social. En última instancia, este estudio resalta la importancia de cultivar valores fundamentales para la convivencia, abogando por el arte como un motor poderoso para el cambio social y fomentando competencias como la inclusión y la adaptabilidad dentro de la comunidad educativa.
Optimization of cellulose degrading bacteria isolated from rice rhizosphere for enhanced cellulase production and in situ residues decomposition
Authors:   Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan, Nawab Saba , Mahmood Shahid ,   Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan, Naeem Anas ,   Riphah School of Business and Management, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Aziz Irfan ,   Department of Agronomy, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan, Mahmood Tariq ,   Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan
Published: August 2024

Paddy residues burning is a common practice in the sub-continent to manage paddy waste,which results in deterioration of air quality in the surrounding areas and causes smog issue. In situ decomposition could be a viable option to manage this problem. About thirteen (13) cellulose degrading bacterial strains were selected and further screened based on various enzymatic activities. Finally, two strains (GW7 and HA 121) with highest enzymatic potential were selected for optimization of factors to enhance cellulase production. The selected bacterial strain GW7 was found positive for urease, protease, catalase, phosphates and cellulase activity. While HA121 strain was positive for urease, protease, phosphatase and cellulase enzymes. The strains GW7 and HA121 exhibited maximum cellulose activity of 23 U mL-1 and 19 U mL-1, respectively, at optimized conditions. The optimal conditions for GW7 were temperature 35°C, pH 8, 1.5% glucose and 0.5% urea concentration. However, for HA121 the highest cellulase activity was attained when 1% glucose and 0.5% urea as co-inducers were used at a temperature of 35 °C and pH 8 where cellulase enzyme production was found to be 19 U mL-1. The optimization of cellulolytic bacterial cultures for enhanced cellulase production has established its potential utilization for field application.
Vitamin A, E, and C levels in maternal blood of patients with idiopathic preterm premature rupture of membranes, spontaneous preterm birth, and term birth
Authors: Mehndiratta Mohit , Suneja Amita , Almeida Edelbert Anthonio , Garg Seema , Kar Rajarshi , Gupta Bindiya , Kumari Rupa , Puri Dinesh
Published: August 2024

Objectives

To compare vitamin A, E, and C levels in cases with idiopathic preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM), idiopathic spontaneous preterm birth with intact membrane (sPTB), and term birth (TB).

Material and Methods

There were three groups in this study: pPROM, sPTB, and TB. The sample size was 60 patients in each group (n = 60, Total = 180). Serum vitamin A and E levels and leucocyte vitamin C levels were measured using commercially available research kits.

Results

The mean (SD) vitamin A levels were 49.56 (18.66) µg/dL in the pPROM group, 48.67 (10.28) µg/dL in the sPTB group, and 52.69 (24.39) µg/dL in the TB group. The mean (SD) vitamin E levels were 19.17 (9.23) µg/dL in the pPROM group, 16.94 (10.17) µg/dL in the sPTB group, and 17.47 (11.19) µg/dL in the TB group. The mean (SD) vitamin C levels were 47.89 (9.53) µM in the pPROM group, 45.78 (7.92) µM in the sPTB group, and 42.35 (6.14) µM in the TB group. Vitamin C levels were significantly higher in mothers who developed pPROM (p<0.05) when compared with TB and tended toward significance in mothers who developed sPTB compared with TB.

Conclusion

Vitamin A and E levels were comparable in all three groups. Higher leucocyte vitamin C levels, observed in patients with pPROM (vsTB) and sPTB (vsTB), were not able to protect against pPROM and sPTB. Thus, supplementation of these vitamins during pregnancy is questionable and needs further exploration.
Anomalous Emission from Single α-Helical Peptides in Solution
Authors: González-González Carmen , Lopez-Blanco Roi , González-Vera Juan A. , Bouzada David , Melle-Franco Manuel , Orte Angel , Vazquez M. Eugenio
Published: August 2024

Polypeptides lacking aromatic residues can display in the aggregated state anomalous spectroscopic properties, such as UV absorption and fluorescence emission. Despite the fundamental interest and potential applications of this anomalous luminescence, our understanding of this phenomenon is still poor, and no soluble model system or general design rules to obtain non-aromatic peptide luminogens are available. Here, we show that short peptides derived from zwitterionic single α-helices (SAHs), formed exclusively by non-aromatic lysine and glutamic acid residues are UV-active and luminescent at near-UV wavelengths in solution. We demonstrate that their emission depends on the α-helical folding of the SAHs, which favors intramolecular through-space interactions between the Lys/Glu side chains, leading to non-aromatic fluorescence (NAF). We also show that the introduction of Trp or Tyr residues within the helical polyampholyte framework produces long-wavelength luminescence, red-shifted from the characteristic emission of the aromatic residues in the sequence (λexc = 525 nm; λem = 550 nm).