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Experimental research on seismic performance of cantilever structure of shear wall
Authors: Peng Xuezhong , Shi Tinfeng , Hu Di
Published: October 2020

When the shear wall and two orthogonal frame beams cannot intersect, a special steel reinforced concrete (SRC) cantilever structure was designed. The cyclic load test on 1:2 scale model was completed and the hysteretic loop, the ductility coefficient, the strength reduction coefficient and the equivalent viscous damping coefficient were obtained, showing that the SRC cantilever structure has agreeable seismic performance. The cracks generated by cyclic load are obliquely intersected with the frame beam, demonstrating that the SRC cantilever structure fails due to combined shear, bending and torsion.
Backstepping control of a tank with a flexible barrel in motion
Authors: Wang Zong Fan , Yang Guo Lai
Published: October 2020

In order to simplify the dynamic equation of tank and design the controller conveniently, the barrel is often regarded as a rigid body in the previous tank barrel model. However, the barrel whose structure is a long straight pipe, is a typical flexible body in practice, it will affect the controller performance if it is directly treated as a rigid body. In this paper, we consider the flexibility of barrel and design a backstepping controller firstly. Then, Matlab and RecurDyn co-simulation were combined to compare the tracking performance of the method under different road excitation. The results show that backstepping control can adjust the muzzle angle of the flexible barrel in real-time.
Analysis of the control strategy of range extender system on the vehicle NVH performance
Authors: Chen Jingchang , Kong Xiangzhen , Li Peiran
Published: October 2020

With focus on NVH performance, this paper studies the range extender system control strategy such as the initial start speed, operating points, speed up and down control method between operating points of the range extender, etc. At the same time, the confirmation of the operating points of the range extender based on the full vehicle frequency distribution and vibration and noise level of key points (seat rail, driver’s inner ear) was performed. Finally, we conducted objective test and compared the test data with benchmark vehicles.
Mode-superposition response spectrum method for wind-induced vibration analysis of structures
Authors: Dong Yinfeng , Huang Xu , Liang Wengju , Li Dong
Published: October 2020

The calculation process of time history analysis method is complicated and time-consuming which is not convenient for wide application and promotion in engineering design. Based on the idea of mode decomposition in structural seismic response analysis, the fluctuating wind response spectrum and the mode decomposition response spectrum method for wind-induced vibration analysis are derived in this paper. Taking a high-rise building structure as an example, this paper uses the method proposed in this paper, the time history analysis method and the method of my country's load code to compare the wind-induced vibration response analysis. The results show that the method proposed in this paper is simple, effective and convenient for engineering application.
Neighborhood preserving discrimination for rotor fault feature data set dimensionally reduction
Authors: Shi Kunju , Wu Peng , Liu Mingshuai , Dai Yuanjun
Published: October 2020

NPP (Neighborhood Preserving Projections) is an incremental subspace learning methods which has a nature of maintaining the data local neighborhood geometry constant. To improve the discriminatory power of NPP, NPD (Neighborhood Preserving Discrimination) algorithm was proposed to be used for the rotor system fault data set feature dimensionality reduction. Floyd algorithm based on graph theory and MMC (Maximum Margin Criterion) were introduced in the NPP which makes NPD avoid the short-circuit problem that occurs in the high curvature high dimensional space data sets, while enhancing data discrimination information during the dimensionality reduction. In addition, NPD can maintain the manifold of data set unchanged. At last, the rotor-bearing experiment has been made to verify the effectiveness of the NPD method.
Detection of Shiga toxin-encoding genes in small community water supplies
Authors: Crespo-Medina Melitza , Greaves Isabel , Hunter Paul R. , Minnigh Harvey , Ramírez-Toro Graciela
Published: October 2020

Shiga toxin (Stx), one of the most potent bacterial toxins known, can cause bloody diarrhea, hemolytic uremic syndrome, kidney failure and death. The aim of this pilot was to investigate the occurrence of Shiga toxin-encoding genes, stx (stx1 and stx2) from total coliform (TC) and E. coli positive samples from small community water systems. After aliquots for TC and E. coli analyses were removed, the remnant volume of the samples was enriched, following a protocol developed for this study. Fifty-two per cent of the samples tested by multiplex PCR were positive for the presence of the stx genes; this percentage was higher in raw water samples. The stx2 gene was more abundant. Testing larger volumes of the samples increase the sensitivity of our assay, providing an alternative protocol for the detection of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that might be missed by the TC assay. This study confirms the presence of Stx encoding genes in source and distributed water for all systems sampled and suggests STEC as a potential health risk in small systems.
Investigating the presence of enteric bacteria and their antibiotic resistance in drinking water samples of slum households in port city Chattogram, Bangladesh
Authors: Chowdhury Sidratun Nur , Rafa Nazifa , Uddin Sayed Mohammad Nazim , Moniruzzaman Mollah A. K. M.
Published: October 2020

Globally, unsafe water supplies due to contamination with fecal coliforms are major issues in urban slums. To determine the presence of microbial risk, water samples were collected from three slums in the port city Chattogram and the most probable number (MPN) method was used to test for the presence of fecal coliform. All of the samples tested positive by the MPN test. The highest count was 1,100 MPN/100 mL and the lowest count was 7.2 MPN/100 mL. Water stored in containers was prone to being more contaminated than water collected directly from the source. To understand the antibiotic resistivity of the coliform bacteria isolated from the water samples, antibiotic susceptibility was evaluated using the Kirby-Bauer disc method for six antibiotics. All the bacteria were 100% resistant to penicillin-G and ampicillin, and 91.7% showed resistance to amoxicillin and mecillinam. An integrated approach to water, sanitation, and hygiene education must be undertaken when providing sustainable interventions in slums.
UM OLHAR SOBRE A FORMAÇÃO PARA A DOCÊNCIA NO ENSINO SUPERIOR AO LONGO DA PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM QUÍMICA
Authors: Gomes Lima Ferraz Victor , Carla Silva Mota Driele , Da Silva Lopes José Guilherme
Published: October 2020

A pós-graduação tem como foco a produção de conhecimento e por consequência a formação de pesquisadores, no entanto, é a responsável legal pela formação de professores para a docência no Ensino Superior. Atualmente algumas atividades formativas da pós-graduação são voltadas para a docência, como o estágio de docência obrigatório para bolsistas, e a tutoria. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo investigar as contribuições dessas atividades na formação de pós-graduandos. Para tal, foram analisados, a partir da análise de conteúdo, 39 questionários de pós-graduandos cursando o estágio. Os resultados permitem inferir que as experiências vivenciadas ao longo do estágio são as principais contribuições. Entretanto, ainda é tímida a reflexão sobre a prática docente, de modo que acreditamos que professor e pós-graduando devam estabelecer uma relação formativa do início ao fim da disciplina, superando a concepção de um estágio de docência limitado a um viés prático. Concluímos que o estágio de docência e a tutoria tem relevante contribuição na formação dos estudantes, com potencial para desenvolver a reflexão crítica e formação continuada de pós-graduandos e professores do Ensino Superior. Acreditamos também que este estudo possa contribuir para o fomento de políticas institucionais voltadas para a formação docente na pós-graduação.
Topografia, corpografia: natureza, arte e técnica na poesia de Josely Vianna Baptista
Authors: Pedrosa Celia
Published: October 2020

This paper analyzes Josely Vianna Baptista’s “Na tela rútila das pálpebras”, a digital work associating poetic word and voice with visual images of different kinds, registers, and origins, which in turn are related to historical, geographic, and geological research. The work’s dual char-acter – corpographical and topographical – is pointed out, the relation between subjectivity and space being defined by away of looking involving both sensitivity and memory, marked by alteri-ties, making poetry a singular voice, a singularity deriving from its own improper nature.
A cross-section study to assess Health Information Seeking Behavior (HISB) in Syria (Preprint)
Authors: Research Group Ayham , Almahayni Rashad
Published: October 2020

BACKGROUND

The wide-spread use of the internet, and the numerous websites and platforms it provides access to allow users to reach a multitude of articles on almost any topic, which raises the issue of the quality and reliability of the information obtained online. Without denying the existence of reliable websites, the main question remains whether information seekers are reaching these websites.
While many studies have been done to answer these questions, few were undertaken in third world countries.

OBJECTIVE

This study attempts to shed light on the current Health Information Seeking Behaviors (HISB) in Syria, to provide data, and to lay the ground for future studies.

METHODS

This is a cross-section study that used a questionnaire to identify and measure different HISB habits in Syria. A chi-square test was used to study the relations between different demographic groups and different HISB groups, and the relations between Different HISB groups. The study used the DISCERN Instrument to assess the reliability and quality of the information obtained by participants, and the means for the reliability score, the quality score, and the total DISCERN Instrument score were calculated and compared to scores of different methods of HISB with a T-score test.

RESULTS

The study suggests that Search Engines are the most commonly used method when actively seeking health information (52%), followed by official websites (26.6%) and unofficial websites (11.8%), with social media being the least used method (9.7%). Official websites scored the highest mean on the DISCERN Instrument score with 3.77 (±0.651), and the highest mean in reliability with 4.02 (±0.598), while social media scored the highest mean in quality with 3.53 (±1.014). Search Engines scored the lowest means in all 3 aspects, with a total DISCERN score of 3.35 (±0.715), a reliability score of 3.57 (±0.712), and a quality score of 3.11 (±0.915).

CONCLUSIONS

Official websites need to take more steps to provide better quality information for users. Non-medical provider users search for overview more often, therefore official websites should provide an overview of the topics at the start of their materials.
The association between Japanese-language videos on YouTube regarding COVID-19 and Internet searches in Japan. (Preprint)
Authors: Yasu Takeo
Published: October 2020

BACKGROUND

Serious public health problems, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, can cause an infodemic. Sources of information that may cause an infodemic include Internet searches and social networking services; YouTube, which consists of content created and uploaded by individuals, is one such source.

OBJECTIVE

To survey the relationship between YouTube regarding COVID-19 and Internet searches in Japan.

METHODS

We used Google Trends to survey the relationship between YouTube regarding COVID-19 and Internet searches in Japan. YouTube searches were performed on March 6, 2020 (before the state of emergency), April 14 (during the state of emergency), and May 27 (after the state of emergency was lifted), with 136, 113, and 140 sample videos evaluated, respectively. The Google Trends search was conducted from January 22nd to May 23rd, 2020. The main outcome measures were: (1) The characteristics of each video and (2) uploaded video and Google Trends.

RESULTS

Of the videos evaluated over the three periods, the total number of videos after removing duplicates was 331. Content related to COVID-19 was present in 23.3% of videos, content related to preventing the spread of infection in 20.5%, content related to treatment in 2.1%, and the other category represented 54.1% of videos. Only 9.1% of the videos were uploaded by healthcare professionals. In the periods before and after the state of emergency, with 7 April as the point of reference, there were 2.9 per day and 2.4 per day uploads before and after the state of emergency, respectively. Regarding Google Trends, before and after the state of emergency, there were 29.5 per day and 54.9 per day total searches, respectively. There were more videos of content related to COVID-19 in March than in April or May (p = .03, p = .03).

CONCLUSIONS

The information on COVID-19 did not indicate a relationship between the number of YouTube uploads and the number of Internet searches. Most of the videos on COVID-19 were created and uploaded by individuals. Therefore, people need to take great care when obtaining information from YouTube before or early in a pandemic, during which time scientific evidence is scarce.
Comparative Study of Teaching and Learning Centers in Universities by Country
Authors: Nam Jeong-Kwun
Published: October 2020

The purpose of this study is to compare the roles and functions of teaching and learning centers in universities operated in three Asian countries and to find effective management strategies. To this end, periodic or non-periodical literature analysis and interviews with the staffs, were conducted together with the domestic and overseas research. As a result of the study, Korea is in the center of learner support, while Singapore is in the center of teaching support, and the Philippines has only a few programs for learners and teachers. This phenomenon means that the operation of the university’s teaching and learning center focuses on strengthening the teaching and learning capacity to support teachers and learners. In addition, the establishment of teaching and learning centers in each country is composed of institutions affiliated with the College of Education as separate independent institutions, supporting teams or individuals. In terms of financial aspects, Human and financial distinctions were significantly different.
PERSPECTIVE OF JUNIOR RESIDENTS ON THE ROLE OF CHIEF RESIDENT AS A TEACHER IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITAS INDONESIA
Authors: WINARTO HARIYONO , SETIAWAN CAROLINE , ANGGRAENI TRICIA D. , NURYANTO KARTIWA H. , KUSUMA FITRIYADI
Published: October 2020

Objective: Resident juniors are often exposed and taught by the Chief Residents in daily routines. However, there are no data regarding the quality of senior residents as teachers. We conducted a questionnaire-based evaluation to determine the quality of Chief Residents from a junior resident's perspective.

Methods: This study was conducted from May to July 2019 in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Fifteen questions regarding the quality of chief residents as teachers, which consist of a safe learning environment, team working, coaching by demonstration and observation, stimulating learning and role modeling from junior’s perspective and one open question for suggestions were given using the Google Form internet-based application. Data were analyzed using Ms. Excel.

Results: 75 junior residents (100%) participated in this study. Ten out of 15 questions were answered and agreed that the chief resident had qualifications as a teacher (88%). The most valued performances were the ability in selecting patients to the junior based on their level of competency and allowing them to do procedures (92%), while the most undervalued was chief resident’s ability to teach as good as their consultant (45%).

Conclusion: Our study showed that most of the junior residents agreed that the presence of their senior is compulsory to their learning experience. Learning from seniors, including the consultant, will make a better learning environment.
EFFECT OF AEROBIC EXERCISE ON SHORT-AND LONG-TERM MEMORY IN ADULT MALE WISTAR RATS
Authors: YOLANDA SOPHIE , PAMUNGKAS GUSTI CANDRA , ANDRAINI TRINOVITA , SANTOSO DEWI IRAWATI SOERIA , SIDIK SUHARTI BINTI , WIDHOWATI LULUK NURAZIZA
Published: October 2020

Objective: Memory is an essential function of cognition in humans, but an age- and disease-related deterioration of this function is common. The currently known treatments have high failure rates, and thus, the slowing down of memory degeneration at an early age is the preferred preventive approach. Exercise, specifically aerobic exercise, has been proven to enhance memory via various pathways, such as neurogenesis, angiogenesis, and growth factor expression. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of aerobic exercise on short-term and long-term memory function in rats.

Methods: Twenty-four male Wistar rats aged 7 mo were randomly distributed into four groups: Control, short-term memory (C-S); Control, long-term memory (C-L); Aerobic, short-term memory (A-S); and Aerobic, long-term memory (A-L). The aerobic groups received exercise treatment for 30 min each five times per week, at a treadmill speed of 20 m/min. The treatment duration was 8 w. Short-term memory was assessed using the forced alteration Y-maze test, and long-term memory was assessed using the object location task.

Results: The findings showed that rats placed under the aerobic exercise regimen had significantly better long-term memory function at the end of 8 w (p = 0.006), while no significant difference was observed in short-term memory function between the aerobic exercise group and the control group.

Conclusion: The present study shows that aerobic exercise is beneficial in improving long-term memory function in rats.
CORRELATION STUDY OF ACNE VULGARIS AND SERUM VITAMIN D LEVELS IN ADOLESCENTS
Authors: SAPTARINI DYAH , WITJAKSONO FIASTUTI , SITOHANG IRMA BERNADETTE S.
Published: October 2020

Objective: Approximately 9.4% of the world population is affected by acne during adolescence. Several previous studies have shown a significant relationship between acne vulgaris (AV) and serum vitamin D levels. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between AV and serum vitamin D levels in adolescents.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 60 healthy students with AV aged 15-18 y from three high schools in Depok, which were selected via simple random selection, and the selection of participants was based on consecutive sampling selection after screening with the inclusion criteria. Serum vitamin D levels were evaluated using a direct Chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) method. The lesions of AV were counted by a dermatologist. Dietary vitamin D and fat intake were assessed using a semiquantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire and 24-hour dietary recall. The data were processed using SPSS Statistics 20.0 and analyzed using Pearson or Spearman correlation tests.

Results: The mean serum vitamin D level was 17.29±6.77 ng/ml. The mean number of non-inflammatory lesions was 20.5±12.08, and the median number of inflammatory lesions was 6 (range 0-28). The correlation between the number of non-inflammatory lesion and serum vitamin D levels was r = 0.25 (p = 0.052) and the correlation between the number of inflammatory lesions and serum vitamin D levels was r = 0.047 (p = 0.72).

Conclusion: Serum vitamin D levels are not significantly correlated with AV despite whether the lesions are inflammatory or non-inflammatory.
STUNTING AND DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AMONG CHILDREN AGED 6–59 MO
Authors: HIKMAHRACHIM HARDYA GUSTADA , RONOATMODJO SUDARTO
Published: October 2020

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association between stunting and suspected developmental delay status in Kabupaten Bogor.

Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in Puskesmas Kecamatan Ciampea, Kabupaten Bogor, Indonesia, from February to April 2019. We included children aged 6–59 mo who visited outpatient clinics. All eligible children underwent standardized anthropometric examinations and developmental milestone assessments using the Denver II tool. Both bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to investigate any associations.

Results: From 184 children, 76 (41.3%) were stunted and 82 (44.57%) had suspected developmental delays, both relatively higher than the national prevalence. Overall, developmental delays were associated with stunting (64.5% vs. 30.6%; adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 3.45; 95% CI: 1.76–6.76; p = 0.000). In subgroup analyses, stunting was independently associated with suspected delays in fine motor skills (26.3% vs. 12.9%; AOR: 2.49; 95% CI: 1.00–6.18; p = 0.049), personal‑social development (35.5% vs. 12.0%; AOR: 2.75; 95% CI: 1.24–6.12; p = 0.013) and language skills (27.6% vs. 12.9%; AOR: 2.95; 95% CI: 1.28–6.77; p = 0.011) after multivariate analyses with sex, age and undernutrition as confounding factors in the final model.

Conclusion: Stunting had a strong association with developmental delays among children visiting primary healthcare clinics. Stakeholders should focus on both the detection and prevention of stunting and developmental delays in primary healthcare facilities.
HOW CLOSELY IS PROTEIN CARBONYL (PCO) LEVEL CORRELATED WITH SEPSIS-RELATED ORGAN FUNCTION ASSESSMENT (SOFA) SCORE?
Authors: LESTARI MAYANG INDAH , SEDONO RUDYANTO , ZULKIFLI  , MARITSKA ZISKE
Published: October 2020

Objective: Sepsis remains an unsolved problem in hospitals since its mortality rate is not significantly reduced despite considerable therapy efforts. The most used prognostic tool is the Sepsis-related Organ Function (SOFA) score, which requires several clinical and laboratory examinations; our recent studies also showed that the protein carbonyl level (PCO) has prognostic value in predicting sepsis mortality.

Methods: This prospective study was designed to assess the correlation between PCO values and the SOFA score following ethical approval. Adult patients aged>18 y who met the Sepsis-3 definition were included. Exclusion criteria were patients not admitted to the intensive care unit. Dropout criteria included mortality within the 1h bundle protocol. Baseline demographic data and blood collection were measured for all subjects. Subjects were treated with the 1h bundle protocol and observed for 28 d.

Results: Fifty-nine subjects were included, with no significant differences in age, sex, diagnosis, microbiology or Charlson’s Comorbidity score between survivors and non-survivors. The SOFA score was higher in non-survivors (10.90±3.38 vs 8.11±3.07; p=0.003), as was the PCO value (24.5 [14.67-81] vs 18 [15-21.33]; p<0.001). However, the correlation between PCO and SOFA score is very weak (r=0.101; p=0.45).

Conclusion: Both the PCO level and SOFA scores were higher in non-survivor septic patients. However, they have a very weak correlation and cannot be used interchangeably.
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF RAT EMBRYONIC FIBROBLASTS (REFS) AND RAT BONE MARROW DERIVED MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS (RAT-BMMSCS) FROM THE WISTAR RAT: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Authors: BUDIONO DWI , RINENDYAPUTRI RATIH , NOVIANTARI ARIYANI , ZAINURI MASAGUS , NIKMAH ULY ALFI , BOEDIONO ARIEF
Published: October 2020

Objective: Rat embryonic fibroblasts (REFs) and rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (rat-BMMSCs) an be used as in vitro models for a variety of studies, including for degenerative diseases such as arterial ischemia, tissue engineering and development of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Therefore, the further developments of the use of these two cells of great importance.

Methods: The experiments were performed with Wistar rat, those with 15-17 d gestation (aged 32 w) as a REFs source and those aged 12 w as a BMMSCs source. Dulbecco's modified eagle medium (DMEM) was used for both cell cultures but with different media supplements. Proliferation ability was determined for both by calculating population doubling time (PDT). Characterization was performed by differentiation testing into osteocyte, chondrocyte and adipocyte cells by staining with Alizarin Red, Alcian Blue and Oil Red O and by an investigation of specific antigen characteristics using flow cytometry with positive CD90 and CD29 and negative CD34 markers.

Results: Morphologically, the REFs and rat-BMMSCs had the same fibroblasts like shape. PDT was higher for the REFs than the BMMSCs (p<0.05), and both could differentiate into osteocytes, chondrocytes and adipocyte. The characteristics of the positive markers (CD29 and CD90) were higher in rat-BMMSCs than in REFs.

Conclusion: In this study demonstrated that the explant method for REFs isolation and flushing method for rat-BMMSC isolation are both effective. It also showed that rat-BMMSC grow faster than REFs, and that both cells have the same differentiation ability as rat-BMMSCs but with different specific surface antigen characteristics.
ALTERNATIVE SPLICING OF mRNA TRAIL REGULATES APOPTOSIS IN THE GLIOBLASTOMA MULTIFORME T-98G CELL LINE
Authors: PURNAMAWATI  , WANANDI SEPTELIA INAWATI , HARDIANY NOVI SILVIA
Published: October 2020

Objective: This is an in vitro experimental study designed to analyze the role of alternative splicing of mRNA in the apoptotic process of the cancer cells. Here we induced apoptosis in the glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) T-98G cell line to obtain a better understanding in the regulation of mRNA expression of the soluble Tumor Necrosis factor-related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand (sTRAIL) gene.

Methods: Cells were induced to undergo apoptosis by treatment with rotenone at 10, 20 and 40 µM for 6 h. Dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO) was used to dissolve rotenone and as a negative control. The morphology of the GBM-T98G cells was viewed with an inverted microscope. DNA, RNA and protein extractions were performed to analyse apoptotic DNA fragmentation by a DNA laddering assay, a quantitative real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) for TRAIL mRNA expression and ELISA for caspase-9 protein expression. Electrophoresis was also performed on TRAIL complementary DNA (cDNA) produced from TRAIL qRT-PCR mRNA.

Results: Nucleosomal DNA degradation was confirmed by DNA laddering, whereas the TRAIL melting curve and the cDNA electrophoresis showed a shift in the balance of the TRAIL mRNA isoform to the pro-apoptotic mRNA isoform, in conjunction with a significant increase in expression of TRAIL mRNA and caspase-9 protein.

Conclusion: These findings indicate the regulation of apoptotic events at the level of TRAIL mRNA expression, as indicated by the shift in the balance of mRNA expression of the TRAIL isoform towards the pro-apoptotic isoform.
ONE HEALTH STRATEGIES FOR RABIES OUTBREAK CONTROL IN DOMPU, WEST NUSA TENGGARA, INDONESIA: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Authors: ZUHRIYAH LILIK , FATMAWATI MIRA , PRIYANTO NUGROHO NURPONCO , DJAJATI NINIK , ARIFIN ZAINAL , KASTIANTI IRIS JUITA , ANDARINI SRI , RASYID HARUN AL , NARASATI SHABRINA , RAHMAD
Published: October 2020

Objective: Almost 1,315 cases of rabid animal bites and 9 fatal cases of human rabies were declared in February 2019 due to the outbreak of rabies in Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara (WNT), Indonesia, and this outbreak has affected more than 240,000 people. We report a recommendation for emergency response of one health strategies for rabies outbreak control in Dompu, WNT, Indonesia.

Methods: We implemented the OH approach to expedite the management of outbreaks in Dompu. A meeting with the local government of Dompu district (GoD) was held after an outbreak report was released in February 2019. Furthermore, we encouraged the GoD to adopt OH to manage and control the outbreak.

Results: In Indonesia, the concept is not clear but gradually developing. The burgeoning issues are tackled by GoD through some initiatives, but implementing OH is itself a challenge. We encourage GoD to focus on these gaps and prioritize the health issues for which the best suitable results can be achieved by OH approach.

Conclusion: The OH approach accelerated the prevention of rabies outbreaks in Dompu. To effectively implement the OH approach, it is important to design a legal and institutional framework. In addition, it is essential to raise awareness among policy-makers, including political leadership and enhance the government’s regular budget for the OH approach.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT OF ETHANOL EXTRACT OF MAHKOTA DEWA [PHALERIA MACROCARPA (SCHEFF. BOERL)] LEAVES IN MOUSE COLITIS INDUCED BY AZOXYMETHANE (AOM) AND DEXTRAN SODIUM SULFATE (DSS): FOCUS ON RECTAL TISSUE
Authors: PUTRA AFID BRILLIANA , KUSMARDI KUSMARDI , TEDJO ARYO , ESTUNINGTYAS ARI , RAKASIWI MUHAMMAD ILHAM DHIYA
Published: October 2020

Objective: In this study, we aim to analyze the effect of this ethanol extract on the average number of goblet cells per crypt, number of inflammatory foci and number of angiogenesis in the rectal tissues of mice colitis-model that induced by azoxymethane (AOM) and dextran sodium sulfate (DSS).

Methods: This study was carried out by experimental in vivo using Balb/c mice. The mice were divided into five groups of treatment: normal, negative control (AOM/DSS), positive control (AOM/DSS+aspirin), EMD25 (AOM/DSS+25% ethanol extract) and EMD12.5 (AOM/DSS+12.5% ethanol extract). The mice were euthanized and their rectal tissues were placed on glass slides for histopathological observation using haematoxylin–eosin staining.

Results: The administration of the ethanol extract of mahkota dewa (Phaleria macrocarpa) leaves cannot inhibit the decrease in the average number of goblet cells per crypt (p=0.450) and cannot reduce the number of inflammation foci (p=0.146) and the number of angiogenesis (p=0.728). The ethanol extract of mahkota dewa (Phaleria macrocarpa) leaves could not inhibit the inflammation induced by AOM/DSS in the rectal tissues of mice. However, the extract has a tendency to maintain the average number of goblet cells per crypt.

Conclusion: Ethanol extract of Mahkota Dewa leaves can inhibit inflammation in mice's rectal tissue.
Developing the buyer-friendly transportation salesperson: an empirical analysis of the most important seller traits and behaviors from the transportation buyer’s perspective
Authors: Pettijohn Charles E , Parker R Stephen , Kent John L
Published: October 2020

The research reported in this manuscript provides several insights regarding the specific behaviors and traits of transportation salespersons as sought by a sample of shippers. Shippers in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries were asked to evaluate the importance of 30 potential salesperson characteristics. Overall, dependability, ethical conduct, honesty, provision of regular service, and solution selling were ranked as the most important (“must have”) characteristics. In addition to the overall rankings, t-tests were used to compare the manufacturing and non-manufacturing groups and ANOVA tests were used to compare the responses of shippers which were grouped by number of contacts from salespersons.
Industry-wide response to terror: a political economy analysis of the owner/operator sector of the U.S. motorcoach industry post 9-11
Authors: Ready Kathryn J , Stapleton Drew , Novicevic Milorad , Kuffel Tom
Published: October 2020

The authors develop a political economy framework to study the post- September 11th environmental changes and firm responses in the owner/operator sector of the U.S. motorcoach industry. Based on a comprehensive analysis of both evolutionary and revolutionary changes in the competitive and regulatory environments faced by the firms in this industry, their policy and strategic responses to the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001, on U.S. soil are examined. The industry’s response is captured (i.e., collective action response) by surveying 163 firms operating and competing in the owner/operator sector of the U.S. motorcoach industry. Several descriptive statistics are synthesized and analyzed for a structured presentation of the survey findings. In conclusion, contributions and limitations of this study, as well as directions for future research, are outlined.
A framework for evaluating supply chain performance
Authors: Pohlen Terrance L
Published: October 2020

Managers require measures spanning multiple enterprises to increase supply chain competitiveness and to increase the value delivered to the end-customer. Despite the need for supply chain metrics, there is little evidence that any firms are successfully measuring and evaluating interfirm performance. Existing measures continue to capture intrafirm performance and focus on traditional measures. The lack of a framework to simultaneously measure and translate interfirm performance into value creation has largely contributed to this situation. This article presents a framework that overcomes these shortcomings by measuring performance across multiple firms and translating supply chain performance into shareholder value.
Financing America’s roads: The past is prologue
Authors: Gravier Michael J , Farris M Theodore
Published: October 2020

This article provides a historical perspective of American roadway financing. It explores revenue collection and expenditures at the federal, state, and local governmental levels. Accounting practices of the Highway Trust Fund are discussed including the enactment of the Truth in Budgeting Act to shift revenue collection closer to a direct-user tax. Factors affecting roadway tax revenues are identified and the impact of increasing taxes is discussed. Four key considerations which will continue to shape roadway revenue collection are identified.
The importance of logistics capability in the e-commerce market
Authors: Cho Jay Joong-Kun , Ozment John
Published: October 2020

This research is focused on the importance of logistics capability and its effect on firm performance in the e-commerce market. Technology-based net companies are known to have poor business network and infrastructure compared to resource-based traditional non-net based companies. A multiple-item logistics capability measurement scale is used to measure logistics capability of the firm. Firm performance is also measured by multiple items. The results indicate that logistics capability has a positive relationship with firm performance and this relationship is stronger for net based firms than for non-net based firms. Logistics capability is perceived as the firm’s critical capability in providing a competitive advantage in both traditional and e-commerce market environments.
Dispatching continuous moves
Authors: Ronen David
Published: October 2020

Continuous Moves (CM) is a term coined by the trucking industry. This paper defines CM’s, classifies them and discusses their economies. A unifying mathematical optimization model for dispatching orders is then presented. The model selects the best way to dispatch each and every order, whether as a part of a CM or not. However, the model does consider all the feasible types of CM’s. Practical aspects associated with implementing CM’s are also discussed.
Bridging the gap between academic responsibilities and practical application in logistics
Authors: Stank Theodore P , Goldsby Thomas
Published: October 2020

The paper presents a model inspired by the success of innovative logistics programs that have enhanced the relevance of academic programs by developing closer ties with logistics and transportation practitioners. Discussion focuses on examples that illustrate implementation of the model. The intent is to provide a blueprint for academics to enhance cooperation at locations that do not currently have such programs in place.
Automatic replenishment: the relationship between resource commitment and program performance
Authors: Ellinger Alexander E , Daugherty Patricia J , Autry Chad W
Published: October 2020

Some firms have adopted a new approach to order fulfillment, i.e., automatic inventory replenishment. With automatic replenishment programs (ARPs), sellers replenish or restock inventory based upon actual product usage and stock level information provided by buyers. This paper reports on a recent survey of logistics professionals regarding .ARP involvement. In addition to providing a profile of current usage, the research also examines the relationship between investment in automatic replenishment related resources and .ARP performance. Firms making a greater commitment to ARP (in terms of resource allocation) reported enhanced day-to-day operational performance and greater success in the overall performance of the trading relationship.
Twenty years of airline deregulation: the impact on outlying small communities
Authors: Jones J Richard
Published: October 2020

Many rural communities over the years have had to endure reduced levels of scheduled transportation services to the point that some have indeed experienced a cessation of services. Accompanying the deregulation of airlines in 1978 was the expressed fear that transportation services would continue to spiral downward and various communities would lose their population bases. This study investigates the two decades of airline deregulation and the impact that that 1978 legislation has had on small communities that are situated 100 air miles or more from any hub airport. Chief among the findings are: (1) that service levels have indeed deteriorated as indicated by the fact that over one-quarter of the non hubs lost all service, (2) of those locations that retained some service, nearly two-thirds experienced reduced levels of service, and (3) the overall pattern of population growth remained approximately the same whether service was eliminated, reduced, or increased.
Determinant criteria in the ocean carrier selection process
Authors: Parker R Stephen , Kent John L
Published: October 2020

This study examines key determinant criteria used by import and export shippers when selecting an international containership carrier. A sample of import and export shippers were asked to evaluate eighteen service characteristics based on whether or not the characteristics were required by their international containership carriers. The results of Pearson chi-square tests indicate a significant difference between import shippers and export shippers on three of the eighteen service characteristics. Import shippers were more demanding of their carriers by requiring door-to-door transportation rates, shipment expediting, and shipment tracing services.
Cheating via online paper mills in logistics education
Authors: Gruben Kathleen H , Swift Cathy Owens , Denton Luther (Trey)
Published: October 2020

The growth of e-business is providing businesses and entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop niches targeting one of the largest groups of Internet users: university students. Unfortunately, one of these niches is online term paper mills, where students can purchase university quality term papers and then submit them in class as their own work. The purpose of this paper is (1) to identify what online term paper services are available; (2) to determine how many logistics term papers are offered by these services; and, (3) to suggest strategies that can be used by logistics faculty to suppress use of these materials.
The usage of mobile communication systems in the trucking industry
Authors: Parker R Stephen , Kent John L , Manrodt Karl B
Published: October 2020

This article reports the findings of a mobile communications survey mailed out to over 2,000 trucking firms. The findings indicate that 68% of respondents use some form of mobile communication system in their firm. Various types of mobile communication systems were reported, including two-way pagers, one-way pagers, cell phones, two-way radio, and satellite communications. Additionally, implementation decision factors for mobile communication systems were evaluated for both users and non-users of mobile communication systems.
An evaluation of liner strategies in the context of contemporary supply chain management practices
Authors: Kumar Shashi
Published: October 2020

Academic researchers published a sophisticated model of world class logistics in 1995 and recently updated it with a model of 21st century logistics. Although such practices are yet to be perfected in the real world, it provides a yardstick for measuring logistical excellence. An innovative world class firm will pursue sustainable competitive advantage through wellintegrated global supply chains. As liner operators are vital members of global supply chains, their contemporary strategies need particular scrutiny to identify elements of congruence or non-congruence. The paper discusses generic liner strategies and identifies the ideal strategy congruent with contemporary supply chain management practices.
Contextualizando a educação rural espanhola nos séculos XX e XXI
Authors: Santos Flávio Reis dos
Published: October 2020

Este escrito que tem por objeto de estudo o meio e a educação oferecida para as populações rurais espanholas e como objetivo a proposição de definições possíveis, que possam expressar o entendimento sobre a educação rural concebida historicamente a partir das transformações econômicas capitalistas entre os séculos XX e XXI. As análises buscaram reconhecer as realidades e necessidades educacionais das populações rurais, bem como apontar os meios urbano e rural como espaços que compõem o mesmo universo. No desenvolvimento da investigação focalizamos as discussões nas mudanças ocorridas com a escola e a educação rurais na Espanha, mediante análise, interpretação e reflexão de pesquisas realizadas por estudiosos espanhóis e brasileiros com o objetivo de harmonizar concepções de educação rural na sociedade contemporânea. Procuramos não restringir a nossa compreensão sobre a educação rural a uma concepção pedagógica de mera permanência do homem na terra, considerando que é preciso exteriorizar a defesa de uma formação escolar ampla e universalizante para os rurícolas a partir da questão econômica.
La actividad radial colombiana a través de algunos periódicos y revistas, 1928-1950
Authors: Castrillón Gallego Catalina
Published: October 2020

El artículo pretende evidenciar las relaciones que se establecieron entre los medios escritos y la radiodifusión durante la primera mitad del siglo xx en Colombia y su incidencia en la conformación de la audiencia radial. Podemos considerar los primeros como un factor importante en el proceso de introducción de la radio en el país, ya que, en un primer momento, periódicos y revistas se convirtieron en el vehículo para que esta novedad técnica trascendiera hacia sectores más amplios. Posteriormente, se ocuparon de registrar la constitución de la actividad radial como industria rentable y acogieron en sus páginas diferentes discusiones en torno a los criterios de programación que marcaron el rumbo de su funcionamiento.
La sociabilidad de la diáspora: el retorno
Authors: Trajano Filho Wilson
Published: October 2020

En este artículo examino los efectos de algunas prácticas de la diáspora caboverdiana en formas locales de sociabilidad para mostrar que, más que catalizadores o vectores de transformaciones locales, ciertos movimientos de gente, capital y bienes tienen una tendencia conservadora y contribuyen al mantenimiento de instituciones tradicionales. Remito el caso de Cabo Verde al cuadro general de la cultura política panafricana para argumentar que algunas de sus características se explican mejor como una continuidad con la ecúmene cultural africana. El material analizado proviene de las comunidades campesinas del interior de la isla de Santiago. Específicamente, analizaré las variadas remesas que los emigrantes hacen para una institución de la cultura popular local dirigida a la ayuda mutua, denominada tabanca.
RESENHA "SAIR DA GRANDE NOITE: UM ENSAIO SOBRE A ÁFRICA DESCOLONIZADA" DE ACHILLE MBEMBE
Authors: Liberato Ermelinda
Published: October 2020

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A INFLUÊNCIA DA DIPLOMACIA EM CONTROVÉRSIAS: UM ESTUDO COMPARATIVO ENTRE MEDIAÇÃO DIPLOMÁTICA E CONFLITO ARMADO
Authors: Cavini Cícero Ricci
Published: October 2020

O artigo buscou compreender as influências da diplomacia em controvérsias. Observamos cases no continente Africano onde detectamos num mesmo espaço geográfico, seguido de proximidade de datas e, por fim, controversas semelhantes; onde houve escolhas diplomáticas distintas entre a mediação e confronto.Consolidamos que a diplomacia, a mediação e o conflito armado são escolhas do sistema político em que estamos inseridos. São ferramentas para obter poder, influência e dinheiro num espaço geopolítico onde os Estados se enfrentam ou cooperam entre si para um objetivo específico.
RESENHA “DECOLONIALIDADE E PENSAMENTO AFRODIASPÓRICO” DE JOAZE BERNARDINO-COSTA, NELSON MALDONADO-TORRES E RAMÓN GROSFOGUEL
Authors: Silva Carla Pereira
Published: October 2020

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Antenatal diagnostic and treatment of congenital infection coused by parvovirus B19 (clinical case)
Authors: Grineva A. A. , Vasilev V. V. , Kashtanova T. A. , Kyanksep I. V.
Published: October 2020

Parvovirus infection is a widespread disease with a high risk of transplacental transmission among infected pregnant women, which leads to fetal death or the development of severe congenital disease in the newborn. Modern approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of parvovirus infection in pregnant women provide the opportunity for a favorable outcome of the disease, preserving the life and health of the child. A clinical case of antenatal diagnosis and treatment of congenital parvovirus infection with the development of severe anemia in the fetus and the results of postnatal observation are presented.
Clinical features of rhinovirus infection in hospitalized adult patients during the epidemic season 2017–2018
Authors: Bichurina M. A. , Voloshchuk L. V. , Go A. , Pisareva M. M. , Guzhov D. A.
Published: October 2020

Purpose. Rhinovirus infection has in the past been perceived as a disease capable of causing mild respiratory symptoms in most cases in children. Modern clinical and epidemiological studies have shown that rhinovirus infection in adults and children and has a moderate and severe course. The aim of this study was to conduct a clinical and laboratory analysis of cases of rhinovirus infection in adult hospitalized patients and evaluate the etiological role of rinoviruses in the epidemic season of 2017/18.

Materials and methods. 1013 case histories of patients admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of SARS were studied. These patients were taken nasopharyngeal swabs were investigated by PCR for the detection of respiratory pathogens. A positive result was obtained with rhinovirus infection of 51 patients.

Results. Of the examined patients, 41,6% had influenza, 45,8% had no viruses and 12,6% had other viral infections, of which 40% were due to rhinovirus infection. Among them, young patients prevailed: the median age for men was 31,0 years, for women-27,5 years. The disease occurred in a moderate form – 78,8%, severe course was observed in 5,3% of patients and was accompanied by infectious and toxic shock. Most often the disease occurred with complications acute bronchitis – 22,1%, pneumonia joined in 15,7% of cases.

Conclusion. rhinovirus infection ranks first (40%) among non-influenza causes of viral respiratory tract infection in the examined patients. It was registered mainly in young people. In most cases, it proceeded in a moderate form and had a complicated course, including pneumonia.