bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nuevas perspectivas para viejos dilemas. Expansión urbana y permanencia de las áreas con vegetación en el caso de Londrina-PR
Authors: Fernandes Westin Barbara , Beloto Gislaine Elizete
Published: November 2022

En algún momento, la expansión de una ciudad encontró o encontrará áreas con vegetación remanecientes de la foresta original o de áreas de preservación ambiental. La relación entre la permanencia de estos remanecientes y de sus impactos en la forma urbana depende del modelo de ciudad y de la característica de expansión que se aplican en determinado momento de la historia de un lugar. Las reservas naturales o las áreas de preservación ambiental son importantes elementos para que se pueda estudiar el fenómeno del encuentro entre la ciudad y las áreas con vegetación, principalmente en regiones cuya vegetación original fue diezmada. De este modo, este artículo se estructura desde dos núcleos de estudio – la forma urbana y las áreas con vegetación - con los cuales se pretende responder a las siguientes cuestiones: ¿las áreas con vegetación remanecientes en el medio rural ejercen algún tipo de presión contra la trama urbana en expansión hasta el punto de formatearla? ¿En el caso de que haya una relación, como ocurre el entrelazamiento entre el modelo de ciudad y las áreas con vegetación? Así, la estrategia de investigación es el estudio de caso, lo que permitió algunas conclusiones específicas en lo que se refiere a la ciudad de Londrina. Las conclusiones remeten al conjunto condicionante de la expansión y de la permanencia de las áreas con vegetación, es decir, la legislación forestal y urbanística.
Ensayo sobre el paisaje urbano y patrimonio arquitectónico de Barra do Bugres, MT. Actividades didácticas en un ambiente digital
Authors: Maciel Sérgio Dias , Carignani Gisele , Tardivo Veruska Pobikrowska
Published: November 2022

El objetivo de ese artículo es presentar el municipio de Barra do Bugres, en Suroeste mato-grossense, su historia y su paisaje urbano. El municipio tuvo su mayor desarrollo en la década de 1980, con  instalación de usina de azúcar y alcohol e inversiones en la infraestructura carreteras pavimentadas. Barra do Bugres posee un campus de la Universidad del Estado de Mato Grosso – UNEMAT y los análisis sobre el espacio urbano y el paisaje urbano son decurrentes de las actividades académicas efectuadas sobre el municipio. Los análisis presentados han traído como fundamentación autores como Cullen (1971), Lynch (2006), Panerai (2007), Lamas (2017) y Costa y Netto (2017), y están divididas entre  historia y patrimonio y las ópticas de los autores sobre el paisaje urbano. Los métodos utilizados en esta investigación son las lecturas de datos de documentos públicos, captación de datos adquiridos a través de actividades de campo y procesamiento de diferentes formas de representación, como geoprocesamiento de imágenes de satélite y fotogrametría. El resultado presentado describe como Barra do Bugres expandió a partir de su primer núcleo y consolidó su espacio urbano.
«...душевно к вам привязан». Переписка графа Александра Воронцова и бригадира Алексея Дьяконова (1780-е годы)
Authors: Лавринович Майя
Published: November 2022

В издании впервые вводится в научный оборот переписка графа А.Р. Воронцова и его современника бригадира А.С. Дьяконова. Письма касаются проблем, составлявших повседневность и формировавших жизненный мир русского дворянства: служба, хозяйство, награждения, петербургский двор, войны и связанные с ними рекрутские наборы. Второй существенный пласт переписки — это размышления о связывавших корреспондентов взаимоотношениях, попытки говорить о них разным языком, открывающие с неожиданной стороны внутренний мир как знаменитого вельможи, так и рядового, на первый взгляд, военного. Книга адресована как историкам, культурологам, филологам, так и широкому кругу читателей.
A multicomponent program improved cognitive and physical functions of older adults with lower GDS values
Authors: Ayuto Kodama , Miyuki Kodama , Mitsuyo Kato , Kaoru Sugawara , Hidetaka Ota
Published: November 2022

Background: MCI is an intermediate stage between cognitive impairment status and persons with MCI are at high risk of developing AD. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a multicomponent program (aerobic, resistance exercises, cognitive training, music, myofascial release exercises, acupoint stimulation, and oral gymnastics) on the cognitive and physical functions of older adults in community dwellers and it is to clarify which measurement factors are predictive to reverse MCI to normal. Results: In this study, we measured cognitive functions, physical functions, and the diagnosis of MCI. We assessed factors before (pre-test), and after treatment of 12 training sessions (post-test). The participants were divided into two groups (Improve group and the Non-Improve group). The Mann-Whitney test was used to analyze the differences between pre-and post-test and revealed significant differences in the UWS (p < 0.05), WM (p < 0.01), SDST (p < 0.01), and MMSE (p < 0.01). Moreover, binomial logistic regression analysis revealed a significant association of the Improved group with the GDS-15 (Odds ratio, 0.587; 95% Confidence Interval [95% CI], 0.309-0.791; p = 0.003) and MMSE (Odds ratio, 0.494; 95 % CI, 0.360-0.957, p = 0.033). Conclusion: This study indicated that this program improved physical and cognitive functions in those who were not prone to depression before treatment and suggests that the GDS measurement might be able to predict the intervention effects of a multicomponent program.
Discarded Species in Artisanal Fisheries South Sumatra, Indonesia: Case Study on Crab Gill Nets
Authors: Fauziyah Fauziyah , Wike Ayu Eka Putri Wike Ayu Eka Putri , Desi Arianti Desi Arianti , Fitri Agustriani Fitri Agustriani , Rozirwan Rozirwan , Ellis Nurjuliasti Ningsih Ellis Nurjuliasti Ningsih , Anna Ida Sunaryo Purwiyanto Anna Ida Sunaryo Purwiyanto
Published: November 2022

This study identified the discard species generated by the crab gillnet for targeting the blue swimming crab Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus 1758) in the Banyuasin estuarine of South Sumatra, Indonesia. The fishing gear yielded the discarded catch about 12% (25.68 kg) of the total catch in weight (212.68 kg). For the discarded catch, 703 individuals represented 18 species from 3 phyla (Arthropoda, Chordata, and Mollusca). The crustaceans Charybdis helleri (Milne-Edwards 1867), Clibanarius spp., Matuta planipes(Fabricius 1798), and Libinia dubia(Milne Edwards 1834) were the majority components of these discards accounted for 90% of the total discards. Results of ecological classification rare, i.e., Chiloscyllium indicum(Gmelin 1789), and occasional, i.e., Chiloscyllium punctatum(Müller & Henle 1838), and Maculabatis macrura(Bleeker 1852) included in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list as Vulnerable (C. indicum), Near Threatened (C. punctatum), and Endangered (M. macrura) category. Based on the IUCN status, two species of crustaceans i.e., Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda (Latreille 1802) and Tachypleus gigas (Müller 1785) listed as ‘Data Deficient’. Discarded on crab gillnet fishing in Banyuasin waters is a challenge for species that need to be conserved (shark, ray, and horseshoe crabs). Species with IUCN red list status ranging from Data Deficient to Endangered were found dead, except for horseshoe crabs. Mitigation options offered include captive breeding of horseshoe crabs, the release of protected species when caught, and fishing gear modification. These findings can help design suitable mitigations for discarding crab gill nets.
The Influence of Season on Phenotypic Plasticity Symptoms in Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Crested Peach Flowers
Authors: Saifudin Saifudin , Andi Salamah Andi Salamah
Published: November 2022

The variation of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower in the form of a crested peach is thought to show phenotypic plasticity symptoms in nature. Phenotypic plasticity is a condition in which genotypes give rise to different phenotypes in different environments. The aim of this study was to determine the plasticity response of H. rosa-sinensis crested peach flowers to seasonal changes, both morphologically and anatomically. Flower samples were taken from the residential area of Bojong Gede, Bogor, in two different seasons: the dry season in 2018 and the rainy season in 2021. Morphological observations were made by calculating the number and size of each flower section using measuring instruments and a Dino-Lite microscope. Anatomical observations were made by observing the internal structure of the ovaries using a 4× magnification light microscope. Measurement of environmental parameters, such as temperature, humidity, and light intensity, was also carried out in this study to determine the symptoms of phenotypic plasticity. The phenotypic plasticity responses of H. rosa-sinensis crested peach flower are clearly observed in the number and composition of the stamen, staminodium petaloid, intermediate stamen-petal, and external-internal structure of the ovary. H. rosa-sinensis, in the form of crested flowers, showed a different phenotypic plasticity response in different seasons. The light intensity and temperature factors play an important role in phenotypic plasticity. Research with various observation times is still needed to determine the range of phenotypic plasticity responses of the H. rosa-sinensis flower form of crested peach in nature.
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) Leaves Ethanol Extract Increases Endogenous Antioxidant Activities in Hyperlipidemic Rats
Authors: Mahfudh Nurkhasanah , Nanik Sulistyani Nanik Sulistyani , Fatihatul Khoirot Asiilah , Tsanawiyah Indah Safira Tsanawiyah Indah Safira , Othman Fezah , Zakaria Zainul Amiruddin
Published: November 2022

Consumption of high-fat foods can induce the formation of free radicals and trigger oxidative stress. The leave of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) has been reported to be a potent antioxidant in vitro. This study investigates the effect of ethanol extract of purple sweet potato leaves on the endogenous antioxidant activity in hyperlipidemic rats. The sweet potato leaves were oven-dried and extracted using 70% ethanol in a ratio of 1:7 w/v for 24 h, followed by vacuum evaporation. The five groups of test animals were created: normal control-which was given a standard diet, negative control (high-fat diet (HFD) for 14 days), and three treated groups which treated with HFD for 14 days and start for the same time treated with sweet potato leaves extract (SPLE) at the doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg BW for 28 days. The antioxidant activity was measured from liver homogenate on the 29th day. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities, and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were quantified using spectrophotometry. The high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis found rutin as a major chemical content of the SPLE. HFD significantly (p<0.05) decreased the activity of endogenous antioxidants (SOD, CAT, and GSH-Px) and increased the MDA level significantly (p<0.05) compared with the normal group. On the contrary, the treatment with the SPLE significantly (p<0.05) increased the activity of SOD, CAT, and GSH-Px and lowered MDA levels significantly (p<0.05) in a dose-dependent manner compared to the negative control. SPLE increase the activities of endogenous enzymatic antioxidants in hyperlipidemic rats.
Profiling of Volatile Compounds in Beef, Rat and Wild Boar Meat using SPME-GC/MS
Authors: Lia Amalia Lia Amalia , Feri Kusnandar Feri Kusnandar , Nancy Dewi Yuliana Nancy Dewi Yuliana , Purwantiningsih Sugita Purwantiningsih Sugita
Published: November 2022

The high beef price triggers adulteration of beef and other non-halal animal meat, such as wild boar and rats. An appropriate and effective analytical method is needed to differentiate halal and non-halal animal meat. The SPME/GC-MS method could authenticate meat based on specific volatile compounds in each meat. The objective of this study was to characterize volatile compounds and determine the volatile marker in raw beef, rat, wild boar meat, and their mixtures using SPME/GC-MS. The chemometrics of principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal projection to latent structure-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) classified raw beef, rat, wild boar, and their mixture. Correlation coefficients and VIP values were used to determine the volatile marker compounds for each meat in the OPLS-DA classes. The OPLS-DA results that the most robust marker in the beef class was dimethylfulvene, benzyl alcohol in the rat class, and 1,3,5-cycloheptatriene in the wild boar class. Furthermore, the most robust marker in the mixture of beef and rat class was benzaldehyde, 3-ethyl-, while 2,6-dimethyldecane was dominant in the mixture of beef and wild boar class. However, further study using larger number of samples which include commercial meat is required to confirm these results.
Starch Film Incorporated with Cinnamon Oils Optimally Prepared by using Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Abdullah Ummi Habibah , Mohd Yusof Muhammad Jefri , Hamzah Ainon , Ahmad Ishak
Published: November 2022

Recent progress in the food industry emphasizes on active packaging that integrates antimicrobial feature into food packaging made from biodegradable films. In this study, antimicrobial films were prepared from starch biopolymer incorporated with cinnamon oil as antimicrobial agent. Many studies have reported on the increasing antimicrobial properties of biofilms when the concentration of antimicrobial agent is increased, yet their tensile strength would be lowered. Therefore, the preparation of these films requires comprehensive optimization to ensure optimum properties of the resulting films. The aim of this study was to optimize the mechanical and antimicrobial property of film after adding cinnamon oil using response surface methodology (RSM). The optimization of variables to prepare the films was successfully accomplished by manipulating cinnamon oil loadings and mixing temperature as proposed by RSM. Several models were generated to associate those parameters with the responding variables such as tensile strength and antimicrobial activity against Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis, Aspergillus niger, and Aspergillus brasiliensiswith R2 values of 0.9835, 0.9816, 0.9709, 0.9930, and 0.9950, respectively. Subsequently, the optimum conditions for the preparation of starch/cinnamon oil films were found to be at 24.02% of cinnamon oil and 49.35 °C of mixing temperature. Our study has demonstrated a novel, statistical experimental design and elaborate discussion on the effects of processing parameters in preparing films composing of starch and cinnamon oil. In summary, the active films prepared from this study have displayed promising qualities as potential food packaging against most common food borne microorganism during the food storage.
Construction of Multi-Epitopes Vaccine Candidate against SARS-CoV-2 D614G Variant
Authors: Mat Jusoh Siti Asmaa , Thangeswaran Danesh , Mohd Hazli Muhammad Syahir Hakimi , Raih Mohd Firdaus , Abdullah Nurulasma , Shamsuddin Shaharum
Published: November 2022

COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has become a real threat due to the emergence of new variants which are more deadly with higher infectivity. Vaccine constructs that target specific SARS-CoV-2 variants are needed for stemming COVID-19 fatality. The spike (S) glycoprotein is the major antigenic component that triggers the host immune response. Reverse vaccinology strategy was applied to the S protein of COVID-19 variant D614G to identify highly ranked antigenic proteins. In this study, a multi-epitope synthetic gene was designed using computational strategies for the COVID-19 D614G variant. The SARS-CoV-2 D614G variant protein sequence was retrieved from the NCBI database. The prediction of linear B-cell epitopes was carried out using Artificial Neural Network (ANN)-based ABCpred and BepiPred 2.0 software. The top 15 highly antigenic epitopes sequences were then selected. Propred 1 and Propred servers were used to identify major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I and class II binding epitopes within pre-determined B-cell epitopes to predict T-cell epitopes. The top 5 MHC class I and class II were selected. Further in-silico testing for its solubility, allergenicity, antigenicity, and other physiochemical properties was analyzed using Bpred. The constructed gene was subjected to assembly PCR and the gene product was confirmed by Sanger sequencing. The findings from this study suggested that a highly antigenic specific region of the SARS-CoV-2 D614G variant can be predicted in-silico and amplified using the assembly PCR method. The designed synthetic gene was shown to elicit specific humoral and cell-mediated immune responses towards the SARS-CoV-2 variants.
Growth Factor Cocktail to Facilitate Epithelial Differentiation of Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth Stem Cells
Authors: Mohd Nor Nurul Hafizah , Berahim Zurairah , Ahmad Azlina , Kannan Thirumulu Ponnuraj
Published: November 2022

Epithelial cells are important in the regeneration of oral mucosal tissue. The cell source is commonly derived from tissue biopsy, which is obtained through surgery. Stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) were demonstrated to differentiate into multiple cell types. As it can be readily available from exfoliated deciduous teeth, it can be induced and become a potential source of epithelial cell for oral tissue study. This study aims to examine a mixture of growth factors in the differentiation of epithelial-like cells obtained from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) stem cells. This growth factor cocktail constitutes hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), keratinocyte growth factor (KGF), insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF-II), and epidermal growth factor (EGF). After introducing the cocktail, the treated SHED were assessed for epithelial characteristics and markers using cell proliferation test, morphological transformation, protein and gene expression by immunofluorescence staining and cytometry assessment, respectively. The proliferation rate was analysed statistically using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) with Repeated Measures (p<0.05). SHED cells demonstrated morphological changes on the 7th day after using the cocktail. These transformations are in alignment with the identification of genes associated with epithelial cells and positive stain outcomes for pan-cytokeratin, E-cadherin, and p63. The cell proliferation test indicated that proliferation of cells and growth factor introduction were significantly correlated. The growth factor cocktail used for this research facilitated SHED differentiation for epithelial-like cells. The outcomes validate the production of epithelial cells using SHED; tissue production studies focus on these aspects immensely.
Cyclical Aging Tests in Latex Coating with TiO2 Nanoparticles by UVb Radiation
Authors: Fernandez-Vivanco Jenny Miriam , Jiménez-Calderón César Eduardo , Guzman-Duxtan Aldo Javier , Levano-Huamaccto Carlos Alberto
Published: November 2022

This study evaluated the properties of adhesion, cracking, rusting, and accumulated irradiance on the surface of four vinyl acrylic resin coatings. QUV accelerated aging technique was applied. The coatings accumulated irradiance in cyclic form and was controlled by the tests of atmospheric temperature and relative humidity. A paper money currency validator counterfeit has been used because of its constant irradiance of 1,41 mW/cm2; a power of 9 W of UV radiation; 220 V, ranging an equipment temperature (OPALUX) between 40 °C and 60 °C. Irradiance has been measured by using the UV light meter equipment model YK-35UV (2 to 20 mW/cm2). Latex coatings embedded with TiO2 nanoparticles and prepared in four different formulations with CaCO3 plus Diatomite were applied on a surface area of 5.5 cm length times 1.5 cm width. The exposition time ranged from 56 to 500 h of irradiance at a period span of eight h each day. Coatings were altered on its properties of adhesion, elasticity and photooxidation on their surface.
Star Formation Rates for Elliptical Galaxies Derived from the Wise 12- and 22-µm Emission
Authors: Mohd Ali Nur Hidayah , Zainal Abidin Zamri , Hwang Chorng-Yuan
Published: November 2022

We investigated the star formation rates (SFRs) of selected elliptical galaxies using the infrared data from the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE). The elliptical galaxies were selected from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) MPA-JHU catalog and morphology classified by Galaxy Zoo catalog. We used the 3.4-µm emission (W1) of WISE to represent the stellar mass of the galaxies and the 12- and 22-µm emission (W3 and W4) of WISE to represent the star formation activity of the galaxies. The W3- and W4-based star formation rates are usually overestimated due to the star emission in low star-forming galaxies. Stellar continuum emission could contribute to MIR fluxes of elliptical galaxies with an average overestimation of ~ 13.95 and ~ 0.77% from the observed fluxes of WISE W3 and W4-bands, which determined by using the estimated WISE W3 and W4 flux correction factors. Better SFRs can be obtained by subtracting the stellar contribution of the sources. Our result highlights the possibility of the existence of unknown mechanisms triggering the continuous star formation activities in elliptical galaxies.
Potensi Bioremediasi Plastik Polietilena Tereftalat
Authors: Khalil Khalida , Wan Syaidatul Aqma Wan Syaidatul Aqma , Mohd Yasin Nazlina Haiza , Maskat Mohamad Yusof , Ahmad Ishak
Published: November 2022

Penghasilan plastik yang mesra ekonomi dan kepelbagaian penggunaannya menyebabkan permintaan terhadap plastik meningkat setiap tahun. Antaranya adalah plastik jenis polietilena tereftalat (PET) yang dihasilkan melalui pempolimeran dua monomer iaituasid tereftalik (TPA) dan etilena glikol (EG). PET menjadi pilihan dalam produk pembungkusan makanan dan minuman kerana cirinya yang tahan haba, tahan lama, mudah dibentuk dan ringan serta kos penghasilan yang murah. Walau bagaimanapun, hal ini telah menjadikan PET sebagai pencemar alam sekitar kerana penggunaannya berjangka pendek dan pakai buang, serta sukar untuk dicuraikan secara semula jadi dan dikitar semula. PET juga berupaya menjadi mendakan kerana mempunyai kehabluran dan ketumpatan yang tinggi seterusnya menghasilkan mikroplastik bersaiz <5 mm yang berpotensi menjadi ancaman kepada rantai makanan. Kaedah bioremediasi antara salah satu alternatif yang boleh dilaksanakan dalam menangani masalah lambakan bahan buangan plastik PET. Justeru, ulasan ini akan membincangkan empat pendekatan bioremediasi dengan penggunaan bakteria sebagai agen biopencurai PET melalui penggunaan (1) bakteria penghasil biofilem, (2) biosurfaktan, (3) biotinjauan secara pendekatan biologi molekul dan (4) aplikasi bio-pembawa yang boleh dilaksanakan dalam menguraikan bahan buangan PET.
Pencirian Permukaan Kakisan Keluli Karbon dengan Kehadiran Konsortium Bakteria Penurun Sulfat dalam Persekitaran Bergas CO2
Authors: Zulkafli Rabiahtul , Othman Norinsan Kamil , Yaakob Najmiddin
Published: November 2022

Tingkah laku kakisan keluli karbon API 5L X65 dengan kehadiran bakteria penurun sulfat (SRB) dalam persekitaran CO2 adalah dikaji. Uji kaji yang dijalankan bagi meneliti tingkah laku kakisan adalah ujian kehilangan berat dan analisis permukaan. Spesimen keluli karbon didedahkan kepada medium kawalan (tanpa konsortium bakteria) dan dengan kehadiran konsortium SRB selama 10 hari dalam aliran gas CO2 yang berterusan. Biofilem, produk kakisan dan kedalaman lubang yang terhasil dicirikan dengan mikroskopi elektron imbasan pancaran medan (FESEM), spektroskopi tenaga serakan (EDS), mikroskop fokus tak terhingga (IFM) dan belauan sinar-x (XRD). Keputusan daripada ujian kehilangan berat mengesahkan bahawa spesimen dalam keadaan kawalan membentuk kakisan seragam. Manakala analisis IFM membuktikan bahawa sampel dengan kehadiran konsortium SRB menggalakkan penghasilan kakisan setempat. Hal ini merujuk kepada nilai kadar penembusan liang yang lebih tinggi daripada kadar kakisan seragam dengan kehadiran konsortium SRB. Penelitian menerusi FESEM-EDS membuktikan kehadiran sulfur pada spesimen logam yang terdedah kepada SRB dalam persekitaran CO2 yang menyokong pembentukan lapisan FeS. Seterusnya, pencirian XRD mengesahkan pembentukan Fe3C dan FeS dalam sampel yang terdedah kepada SRB.
Epidemiological studies of the prevalence of the oral mucosa and the red lip border lesions
Authors: Yatsenko Anna K. , Trankovskaya Lidia V. , Pervov Yury Yu. , Gritsina Olga P. , Zagudaeva Irina O.
Published: November 2022

The problems of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the oral mucosa and the red lip border remain one of the most relevant in modern dentistry. The review analyzes clinical and epidemiological studies of pathological conditions on the oral and lip mucosa. The role of risk factors in the occurrence of certain nosological groups of diseases of the mouth and lips is indicated according to the literature. The relationship between age-related regenerative features of the oral mucosa, as well as the presence of somatic diseases and the development of oral pathology is shown. The influence of local risk factors on the occurrence of lesions on the mucous membrane of the mouth and lips is described, among which injuries with dentures and poor oral hygiene come to the fore. The significance of social and behavioral determinants, such as smoking and alcohol consumption, in the occurrence of precancerous processes on the mucous membrane of the mouth and lips is reflected. Changes in the structure of the mucous membrane of the mouth and lips depending on the age and sex characteristics of patients are highlighted. In young people, glossitis (folded tongue, geographic tongue) and cheilitis (chronic lip cracks, meteorological cheilitis) occupied the leading positions among oral lesions. A high proportion of lesions in middle-aged people accounted for precancerous (lichen planus, leukoplakia) and neurogenic (glossalgia) processes. Prosthetic stomatitis and dermatosis (erythema multiforme exudative, lupus erythematosus, lichen planus) were more often noted in elderly, senile patients and centenarians. The importance of studying the incidence structure of the oral mucosa and lips in each age and sex group is emphasized in order to identify and assess the impact of potential risk factors, as well as to develop and improve regional preventive programs for maintaining dental health.
The Russian Journal of Oncology and Russian Science Citation Index
Authors: Lazarev Aleksandr F. , Lutsenko Alexander S. , Philippov Yury I.
Published: November 2022

The Russian Journal of Oncology is indexed in many databases, including the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI). The journal is included in the List of peer-reviewed scientific publications for publishing the main scientific results of Ph.D. theses recommended by the Higher Attestation Commission (hereinafter referred to as the HAC List), which is characterized by structuring by scientific branches, scientific fields, and scientific specialties. Since 2021, the journal citation in the RSCI database has been equated in its value to indexing in the Web of Science Core Collection and/or Scopus, which is a criterion for the quality of a publication and a guideline in choosing a scientific journal by the authors for publishing the results of thesis research. Thus, when preparing a thesis paper, the list of publications can include those works of the applicant that are published in scientific journals presented in the HAC List in the relevant specialty, or in scientific journals indexed in RSCI, Web of Science and/or Scopus, regardless of the scientific specialty and relevant fields of science these journals are included in the HAC List, and whether they are included at all.
Taking into account the changes that have taken place, the editors and the publisher continue to publish articles on molecular biology (1.5.3), genetics (1.5.7), oncology, radiation therapy (3.1.6), radiation diagnostics (3.1.25), surgery (3.1.9), neurosurgery (3.1.10), pediatric surgery (3.1.11), cardiovascular surgery (3.1.15), plastic surgery (3.1.16), maxillofacial surgery (3.1.2), pathological anatomy (3.3.2), and clinical laboratory diagnostics (3.3.8) in the Russian Journal of Oncology.
Combined surgical treatment of a pinched, unrecoverable, ventral hernia of the anterior abdominal wall and retroperitoneal tumor: a case from the practice of a district surgeon
Authors: Fokeev Sergey D. , Kapitulin Stanislav Yu. , Lazarev Alexander F.
Published: November 2022

The study presents the results of the combined surgical treatment of a pinched, unrecoverable ventral hernia of the anterior abdominal cavity, resection of a non-viable pinched loop of the small intestine, and side-to-side anastomosis and removal of a large retroperitoneal tumor. The latter required an incision of the anterior abdominal wall along the white line of the abdomen, from the xiphoid process of the sternum, to the upper border of the pubis, with subsequent plastic surgery of the hernial gate with local tissues.
Non-Tariff Measures and Competitiveness of Indonesia’s Natural Rubber Export in Destination Countries
Authors: Prasada Imade Yoga , Dhamira Aura
Published: November 2022

In the last few decades, the implementation of tariff policies between countries has declined. As a result, the enforcement of non-tariff measures (NTMs) experiences an increase. Implementing NTMs raises a new obstacle to trade activities in the global market, including the trade of Indonesia’s natural rubber. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effect of enforcing NTMs on the export competitiveness of Indonesia’s natural rubber. This study utilized secondary data from UN COMTRADE on 1995 to 2019. The data was analyzed using frequency index, coverage ratio, comparative advantage, and two-stage least square regression model. The results revealed that India, China, and the USA enforced the most NTMs of Indonesia’s natural rubber. Additionally, the implementation of NTMs in importing countries positively correlated to the export competitiveness of Indonesia’s natural rubber in destination countries.
Evaluasi Tata Kelola Keuangan dan Sistem Akuntansi di BUMDes Mekaring Pono Potorono
Authors: Widiastuti Harjanti , Yunianto Andan , Rahmawati Evi
Published: November 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengevaluasi tata kelola keuangan dan sistem akuntansi melalui analisis proses bisnis dan transaksi di BUMDes Mekaring Pono Potorono untuk keperluan pengembangan sistem akuntansi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Data kualitatif diperoleh melalui Group Focus Discussion (FGD), wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Informan penelitian ini adalah direktur BUMDes, Bendahara BUMDes, serta kepala dan bendahara uni-unit usaha BUMDes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa BUMDes Potorono belum memiliki kebijakan akuntansi dan pelaporan keuangan sehingga unit-unit usaha belum menyusun laporan keuangan. Unit-unit usaha BUMDes telah melakukan pencatatan keuangan sederhana melalui buku kas umum, tetapi perlu didukung dengan pencatatan di buku pembantu serta standarisasi dokumen transaski untuk meningkatkan keterandalan data. Analisis proses bisnis dan transaksi membantu BUMDes menentukan dan mengklasifikasi akun-akun laporan keuangan. Standarisasi pencatatan dan keterandalan data menjadi penting untuk pengembangan sistem akuntansi.
Türkiye’de Vejetaryenlik: Tüketicilerin Sosyal Kimlik, Toplumsal Adalet ve İyi-Oluş Arayışları
Authors: KARAKURUM Selahattin Semih , ÖZHAN DEDEOĞLU Ayla
Published: November 2022

Hayvan endüstrilerinin iklim krizine katkıda bulunup çevresel sorunların artmasına yol açması sorununa karşı çevre ve hayvan refahı söylemlerinin yükselmesiyle birlikte vejetaryen pazar tüm dünyada büyümeye başlamıştır. Farklı vejetaryenlik çeşitlerini benimsemiş tüketicilerin yaşam tarzı ve tüketim tercihleri, pazaryerine doğrudan yansıyabilmektedir. Temelinde etik, sağlık, çevresel ve tinsel motivatörlerin yer aldığı vejetaryen yaşam biçimi, iyi oluş ve hayvan haklarını da kapsayan toplumsal adalet arayışı içindeki tüketicilerin sosyal kimliklerini şekillendirmektedir. Bu çalışma, farklı motivasyonlarla vejetaryenliği seçen Türk tüketicilerin, vejetaryen ideoloji temelinde iyi-oluş arayışlarını ve pazaryerindeki adaletsizliklere karşı gösterdikleri tutum ve davranışlarını incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Nitel verilerin analizi sonucunda elde edilen temel temalar, hayvanların nesneleştirilmesi; zulümsüz ürün; temel haklar, sağlık ve çevre; ötekileştirme ve grup-içi çatışma; kapitalizm ve fast-food endüstrisi çevresinde oluşmuştur.
Assessment of L-carnitine effectiveness on carpal tunnel syndrome
Authors: Nikbakht Saeid , Vafaei Mohammad Amin , Ashraf Alireza , Nasiri Aref , Nikpay-Hosseinabad Narges
Published: November 2022

Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most prevalent entrapment neuropathy. Due to the results of recent studies about the protective effects of L-carnitine on nerves, this study was conducted to evaluate the effects L-carnitine on CTS improvement in terms of patient's function, electrodiagnostic study (EDX), and median nerve sonography.
Methods: In this double-blind, randomized, controlled trial, patients with CTS were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and then, divided into two groups of placebo and L-carnitine at a dose of 500 mg twice daily for 6 weeks. They were assessed at baseline, and 4 and 6 weeks later using Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ)‎, median nerve conduction study (EDX), and sonography.
Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the intervention and control groups in terms of BCTQ‎ scores, electrodiagnostic findings, and sonographic indexes. Although based on the results of the repeated measures test of the intervention and control groups separately, there was a statistically significant difference in some electrodiagnostic criteria and BCTQ‎ scores. These indexes improved after the intervention.
Conclusion: The effectiveness of L-carnitine on mild to moderate CTS improvement cannot be approve based on the findings of this study and more studies and systematic reviews are required in this regard.
Diabetes, hypertension, smoking, and hyperlipidemia as risk factors for spontaneous cervical artery dissection: Meta-analysis of case-control studies
Authors: Abdelnour Loay Hassan , Eltahir Abdalla Mohammed , Elhassan Samah , Hassan Kheirelseid Elrasheid Ahmed
Published: November 2022

Background: Spontaneous cervical artery dissection (sCeAD) is an important cause of ischemic stroke in the young population and has a different cardiovascular risk profile from other causes of ischemic stroke. No study provided a comprehensive evidence for cardiovascular risk factors of sCeAD.
Methods: We searched PubMed, MEDLINE, and Embase without date or language restrictions for relevant studies. Bibliographies of included studies were also searched. We included case-control studies where patients with sCeAD were on one arm, and controls were on the other arm. The investigated risk factors were diabetes, hypertension, smoking, and hyperlipidemia. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed independently by two reviewers.
Results: Seventeen qualifying case-control studies were identified, comparing 2185 patients with sCeAD and 3185 healthy control subjects. Heterogeneity was low for diabetes, moderate for hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and high for smoking. The  meta-analysis showed a significant association between hypertension and sCeAD [pooled odds ratio (OR) = 1.70, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.40-2.07,  P < 0.001]. There was no association between sCeAD and diabetes (pooled OR = 0.71, 95% CI: 0.50-1.01,  P = 0.060) or smoking (pooled OR = 0.90, 95% CI:  0.68-1.20, P = 0.480). Hyperlipidemia was negatively-associated with sCeAD (OR = 0.65, 95% CI: 0.48-0.89,  P = 0.007), but with sensitivity analysis, there was no association (OR = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.44-1.19, P = 0.200).
Conclusion: The meta-analysis reveals that sCeAD has a significant association with hypertension and no association with smoking, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia. These results should direct future research towards exploring biological mechanism of hypertension-induced arterial dissection.
Two cases of inclusion body myositis presenting with unusual symptoms, head drop and facial diplegia and different responses to intravenous immunoglobulin treatment
Authors: Heidar Matineh , Nilipour Yalda , Hajiakhoundi Fahimeh , Haghi-Ashtiani Bahram
Published: November 2022

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Abdominal Wall Synovial Sarcoma, a Rare Presentation
Authors: Nazar Elham , Shabanzade Zohre , Ahmadi Amir
Published: November 2022

Synovial sarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal neoplasm which com- monly arises in the extremities of adults, in close associationwith joint capsules. Only a few cases of synovial sarcoma occurring in the abdominal wall have been reported. We report an extremely rare case of monophasic synovial sarcoma of abdominal wall in a 58-year-old woman who had presented with painless left ante- rior abdominal wall mass. The patient underwent excisional surgery. Histological and immunohistochemistry examinations revealed monophasic synovial sarcoma. Base on the diagnosis, the patientreceived chemoradiation.Primary synovial sarcoma is rarely found in the anterior abdominal wall. But, it should be included in the differential diagnosis.
Sarcoidosis in Close Family Members and Susceptibility to High Grade B-Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report Study
Authors: Magrooni Hana , Javadian Nina , Farahmand Ghasem , Ranji-Burachaloo Sakineh
Published: November 2022

The presented case is an 81- year-old woman who had experienced episodes of facial twitching without loss of consciousness and flu like symptoms for a few weeks prior to her admission. examinations were unremarkable except for left 3rd nerve and right 6th nerve palsy, right peripheral facial palsy and right -side hemiparesis. FH was positive for sarcoidosis. neuroimaging were in favor of PCNSL.
Sarcoidosis and malignancy maybe etiologically related in at least 25% of cases. Coexis- tence of sarcoidosis and lymphoma have been reported previously. Our patient had two daughters with sarcoidosis and her chest CT scan showed multiple lymph nodes inmedias- tinum. Unfortunately, due to the location and the technical restriction, biopsy of mediasti- nal lymph nodes was not performedfor our patient and we could not differentiate whether it was reactive, paraneoplastic or granulomatous. We present this case as concurrence of lymphoma and sarcoidosis in a family, which could guide a new concern for the patient with granulomatous infiltrative disease for early diagnosis and familial screening.
Os Navicular Syndrome: A Symptomatic Accessory Ossicle of the Foot
Authors: Pothiawala Sohil
Published: November 2022

Accessory navicular bone occurs due to failure of fusion of a secondary ossification center with the navicular. It is the second most common ossicle of the foot, with majority of them being identified incidentally on imaging studies. We report a case of 45-year-old female who presented with complaints of pain and localized redness over the medial aspect of the right foot which was aggravated on walking. This brief review aims to describe the pathophysiology, radiographic findings and management of Os naviculare syndrome. We also wish to highlight to the physicians that it must be suspected in patients with localized painover the medial aspect of the midfoot without obvious trauma. The presence of accessory navicular should not be disregarded as an incidental radiological variant in a symptomatic patient.
Oculomotor Nerve Palsy Due to a Slightly Displaced Posterior Communicating Artery, Manifested by Twitching Ptosis: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Tafakhori Abbas , Khaboushan Alireza Soltani , Taghilou Aydin , Shafiee Sajad
Published: November 2022

A 20-year-old woman presented with left eye ptosis without any headache and pupillary dysfunctions. After the radiological examination, the oculomotor nerve compression was detected in the interpeduncular space by the posterior communicating artery (PCoA) with normal size and shape. The patient underwent frontotemporal craniotomy, and during the surgery, the nerve was detached from the PCoA. Immediately after surgery, all symptoms disappeared. Although oculomotor nerve palsy (ONP)owing to internal carotid-PCoA aneurysm is common, vascular compression due to a non- aneurysmal PCoA is very rare. To the extent of our knowledge, this is the first case in which a slightly displaced, otherwise normal, PCoA causes ONP without any pupillary involvement. After ruling out an aneurysmal artery, this should be considered as one of the possible causes of the ONP.
Hereditary Hemochromatosis and Alpha-Thalassemia Presenting with Diabetes Mellitus: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Farhangi Pourya , Hajmiri Minoo Sadat , Shirzad Nooshin , Hemmatabadi Mahboobeh
Published: November 2022

Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is a rare genetic disorder, causing systemic iron overload. High amounts of iron in the bloodstream gradually oversaturate the trans- ferrin which can cause sedimentation of iron in the pancreas, liver, heart, pituitaryand joints, though it can establish multiorgan involvements.
We present a case of TFR2 (type 3) HH who had minor α-thalassemia and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and discuss the clinical presentation and patient management.
A 33-year-old man with type 3 HH and alpha-thalassemia trait, presented with uncon- trolled diabetes mellitus, skin hyperpigmentation and hypogonadism. The patient had high blood glucose ,despite the administration of 80 units of Glargineand 80 units of Aspart insulins per day, but after changing them into human insulins, his diabetes mellitus was surprisingly controlled with only 32 units of NPH and 18 units of Regular insulins. Furthermore, he was treated with testosterone (due to hypogonadism) and Deferasirox (due to iron overload).
Pancreatic Tuberculosis Mimicking a Mass: A Case Report
Authors: Deme Swaroopa , Kakarla Bhaskar , Thakur Rajani , Ramireddygari Purushotham , Rao Modugu Nageswara
Published: November 2022

Tuberculosis, a preventable and curable disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is the leading infectious cause of mortality worldwide. Organs commonly affected are lungs and extrapulmonary organs like lymph nodes, meninges, bones, genitourinary and gastrointestinal tract. Ileocaecal tuberculosis is the commonest form of the gastrointestinal tract. Disseminated infection can involve almost all organs in the body but isolated pancreatic tuberculosis is rarely reported in the literature. Hereby,we report a case of a young female presenting with abdominal pain and further evaluation with imaging revealed pancreatic mass raising suspicion of malignancy. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided FNAC of pancreatic mass surprisingly revealed necrotizing granulomatous lesions favoring tuberculosis. This was further supported by the complete resolution of the mass with Antituberculous Therapy (ATT). What is important: All pancreatic masses are not malignant. Infectious causes like tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis which is curable by medication. With a high index of suspicion and adequate workup, unnecessary invasive procedures can be avoided.
A Review of Challenges of Medical Education in the COVID-19 Crisis
Authors: Birjandi Samaneh Sabet , Mazidimoradi Afrooz
Published: November 2022

Before the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and due to the clinical nature of education in medical sciences, online and virtual educations were not implemented as the dominant methods in medical education; however, they were adopted as immediate solutions to help students pursue their education during the pandemic period. The change from the traditional education method to the electronic and virtual ones represented many challenges for the educational systems. The main challenges can be categorized into four groups: mental health consequences resulting from the quarantine and catching COVID-19, challenges of virtual education, challenges of clinical education, and challenges concerning medical students and COVID-19 frontline. In sum, the COVID-19 crisis was found to pose a number of challenges to faculty and students of medical science as well as to their families. In order to increase the preparedness of the medical education system to cope with similar crises, it was suggested that combined education programs should be implemented in the post-crisis period.
Predicting Home Violence, According to Perceived Social Support and Marital Satisfaction for Infertility Women in Tehran, (Iran)
Authors: Ghorbani Behzad , Shahnazari Mehdi , Hosseindoust Seyede Sedighe , Sehat Zahra
Published: November 2022

Background: Studies in many regions of the world indicate that women bear the burden of infertility. Infertile couples are expected to be involved in various psychological and social problems. Social support may lessen the psychological pain of infertility in women. Also, violence and inequality against women are raised in such families. This research aims to survey domestic violence in women based on social support and marital satisfaction in infertile women in Tehran.
Methods: In this study in 2018, authorities randomly selected 130 infertile women for an interview in Avicenna infertility center in Tehran. After obtaining informed consent, participants completed a questionnaire. It included domestic violence against women, social support (MSPSS) and marital satisfaction (Enrich 47) questionnaires. Data and statistical analysis of the research hypotheses was performed using SPSS v22. Moreover, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Watson's camera statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, multivariate correlation coefficient and simultaneous multivariate regression analysis were used. The significance level was considered less than 0.05 and the confidence interval (CI) was 95%.
Results: In this study, the mean age of women was 31.63 (47-23) and the mean duration of the marriage was 0.50 (2-20). Two variables of social support and marital satisfaction predicted the domestic violence against women to be 0.388 (38.8%). Marital satisfaction had a significant effect on domestic violence against infertile women (p=0.001). The higher the marital satisfaction (T= -8.997, p= 0.001), the less would be the domestic violence against infertile women.
Conclusion: Findings showed that in infertile women, domestic violence is predictable with perceived social support and marital satisfaction.
Multiple solutions for a fractional p&q-Laplacian system involving Hardy-Sobolev exponent
Authors: Zheng Tiantian , Zhang Chunyan , Zhang Jihui
Published: November 2022

In this paper, we prove the existence of infinitely many solutions for a fractional p&q-Laplacian system involving Hardy-Sobolev exponents and obtain new conclusion under different conditions. The methods used here are based on variational methods and LjusternikSchnirelmann theory.
Ressurge a Democracia? A influência da mídia no processo político brasileiro
Authors: Bertoli Jessica Maria , Mafra Luiz Antonio Staub
Published: November 2022

O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar os discursos institucionais do Grupo Globo e suas conexões com a dinâmica social e com os contextos políticos em dois períodos distintos. Para isso, por meio das contribuições da Análise do Discurso, com base em Fairclough, se realizou a análise de dois editoriais da emissora, um de apoio ao regime militar brasileiro (1964) e outro de retratação a esse apoio (2013). A primeira categoria de análise expôs a tentativa de aproximação da instituição com seu público, visando se legitimar como representante da opinião pública. A segunda categoria demonstrou que a instituição se amparou em questões históricas para justificar seu posicionamento. A terceira categoria de análise evidenciou os riscos de uma mídia hegemônica apresentar um discurso parcial e tendencioso. Notou-se o uso de estratégias discursivas semelhantes em contextos políticos atuais. Desse modo, reflete-se sobre a possibilidade de reincidência dos fatos, de forma que sem regulação efetiva do setor, há riscos de continuidade da interferência política de grandes conglomerados midiáticos nas instituições democráticas brasileiras.