bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Pemberian “Contrash Bathing” Terhadap Penurunan Spatisitas Otot Lengan Dan Tungkai Pada Anak Dengan Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Widiarti Afrianti Wahyu , Ratmawati Yuliana
Published: January 2020

Abstract: Muscle spasticity, Contrash bathing, Cerebral palsy, Ashworth Scale. CP or cerebral palsy is a condition brain damage in childhood where there is a motor limitations caused by static lesions, non-progressive brain. CP showed abnormalities in muscle tone, causing a disturbance in the form of uncontrolled muscle tension or spasticity so that children are not able to perform functional movements. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of granting contrash bathing or showering in contrast with the water cold temperature (18 degrees Celsius) and the water warm temperatures (38 degrees Celsius) alternately with the duration of a specified time so that the muscles will experience the relaxation or muscle relaxation in the hope of limbs in children can be moved easily. There is the effect of bathing contrash therapy to decrease muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. This study is a quasiexperimental study with two group pre and post test design. The subjects were all patients with CP in Yogyakarta WKCP that meets the criteria of inclusion, exclusion and drop out. The study was conducted for 8 weeks. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS 16.0. The different test within groups measured with Wilcoxon test, and for between groups measured with Mann Whitney test. The significance level was set on 0,05. The Results is the contras bath can reduce spasticity muscles in your arms and legs to cerebral palsy (p = 0.011 and p = 0.025.
Penggunaan Bebat Perineum (Kempitan) Untuk Mengurangi Nyeri Luka Perineum Pada Ibu Post Partum
Authors: Susilowati Dewi , Mulati Triwik Sri
Published: January 2020

Abstract: Perineal Bandage, Maternal Perineal Wound Pain. The purpose of this study to prove the effect of perineal bandage to reduce pain in the perineal wound. The research design was quasi experiment with untreated control group design with pretest and posttest samples: some post partum mother who suffered wounds perineum in BPM Klaten some 91 people. Bivariate data analysis using statistical test used is t –test. Results from this study is that the bandage perineum (kempitan) is effective for reducing maternal perineal wound pain post partum compared to the control group who were given regular perineal wound treatment but without being given a dressing perineum.
Perbedaan Pengaruh Antara Penggunaan Abm Kruk Dengan Prostesis Terhadap Mobilitas Pasien Pasca Amputasi Transtibial
Authors: Ardesa Yopi Harwinanda , Ningsih Cica Tri Mandasari
Published: January 2020

Background: To know the difference between using crutches utch and prosthesis on patient mobility after transtibial amputation, Research Design is a type of pre-experimental study with static comparison group research design. The subjects of this study were transtibial amputation patients divided into two groups. Each group consists of 15 people. Methods: The type of group in this study is a paired group in which one person gets two treatments. PT Kuspito Ortotik Prostetik Karanganyar, Time: June to October 2017. One person gets two treatments in the form of Kruk and prosthesis, prosthesis user will be tested with AMPpro test and Kruk user usage will be tested using AMPnopro, Measurements: AMPpro 20 test and AMPnopro 21 test, different test with Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. Results: Showed an average balance in the crutches group (15,32) while the mean balance was in the prosthesis group (45,38). The result of the statistical test with man Whitney shows p-value 0,000 <0,05 so there is a difference in the effect of crutch and prosthesis on patient mobility after transtibial amputation. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that there is a difference between the use of Kruk and the prosthesis of mobility, the mobility of the prosthesis user has a higher level at the level of k-4, while the Kruk level is the k-3 level.
Pertanggungjawaban Hukum Praktik Tukang Gigi Yang Melebihi Wewenangnya
Authors: Dharmawan Devi , Jonathan Ivonne
Published: January 2020

Background: The public's lack of understanding of the different professions of dental artisans, dental technicians, and dentists has an impact on the practice that exceeds the authority carried out for years without any legal consequences borne by dental artisans. Although the regulations concerning work that can be done by dental artisans have been clearly explained in Permenkes No. 39 of 2014 this is still violated by dental artisans. In this case, the people are victims because of ignorance and high local wisdom in certain areas. Method: This study uses a type of normative juridical legal research. Normative legal research is research that focuses its study by viewing the law as a whole system rule which includes a set of principles, norms, and rules of law, both written and unwritten. Results: Giving the right to claim compensation to the patient is an effort to provide protection for each patient for a result that arises both physically and non-physically due to a mistake or negligence by health personnel. Conclusion: Dental workers can be charged with the Criminal Code article 359, 360, 361, namely whoever is due to his mistake (negligence) causes other people to be injured, severely disabled, or even die. In addition, the Consumer Protection Act No.8 of 1999 Article 4 of the Consumer Protection Law has the right to comfort, security and safety in consuming goods and/or services that can be used.
Hubungan Berat Beban Terhadap Tingkat Kejadian Nyeri Punggung Bawah Pada Pekerja Buruh Angkut Pasar Legi Surakarta
Authors: Wahyuni Endang Sri
Published: January 2020

Background : One part of the working community at high risk for low back pain is transport workers. This study aims to determine whether there is a heavy influence on the burden of the incidence of lower back pain in transport workers in Surakarta Legi Market. The sample of the study was 30 laborers in the Legi Market in Surakarta, all of whom were male and were taken by purposive sampling. The research instrument was a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scale questionnaire to determine the degree of pain. Methods: This research is a survey research with cross sectional approach. The method of data analysis in the form of Rank Spearman test using the SPSS statistical program. Result: The results of Rank Spearman test obtained a value of 1 0.01% obtained count of +0.752 with a significance of 0,000. This shows that there is a relationship between the weight of the burden of lower back pain experienced by transport workers in Surakarta Legi Market. Conclusion: This study shows that there is a relationship between the weight of the burden of lower back pain experienced by transport workers in Surakarta Legi Market.
Study Epidemiologi Dengan Pendekatan Analisis Spasial Temporal Pada Kejadian Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) Di Kecamatan Masaran Kabupaten Sragen Tahun 2016-2018
Authors: Setyawan Dodiet Aditya
Published: January 2020

Background: The high number of visits by sufferers of some environmental-based diseases to health service centers shows that the disease is still a serious problem in Indonesia, and one of them is Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF). Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in Sragen regency has become endemic, especially in the Masaran sub-district reportedly still an endemic area of ​​dengue fever. Geographically, the endemicity of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in an area can be described using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Research Objectives: This study aims to provide an overview of the Spatial and Temporal Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) distribution based on population density and rainfall factors as well as to provide a description of the endemicity of the area against DHF in Masaran District, Sragen Regency with the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Methods: The design of this study was Observational Analytic with Crossectional approach using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) modeling. The data used are secondary data about the incidence of DHF from the Sragen District Health Office in 2016-2018. The research subjects were determined by a Registry Based Study approach with a saturated sampling technique. The collected data will be analyzed descriptively by displaying a frequency distribution table, bivariate analysis with the Pearson Product Moment test and spatial-temporal analysis using the Geographic Information System (GIS) function. Results: The results of this study indicate that the spatial distribution of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) events is distributed randomly to all regions in Masaran District, Regency. The incidence of DHF in Masaran Subdistrict, Sragen Regency was related to Rainfall (p = 0.006) with a negative correlation direction (r = -0.741). The incidence of DHF in The Masaran Subdistrict, Sragen Regency was not related to population density (p = 0.839). Spatially-Temporal shows that there are 6 Villages in Masaran Subdistrict, Sragen Regency which are endemic areas of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DBD), namely Sepat, Dawungan, Masaran, Jati, Pringanom and Krikilan villages. Conclusion: Incidence of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in Masaran Subdistrict, Sragen Regency is related to Rainfall, where low rainfall tends to increase the incidence of DHF. During 2016-2018 in Masaran Subdistrict, Sragen Regency, there were 6 villages which were endemic areas of DHF, namely Sepat, Dawungan, Masaran, Jati, Pringanom and Krikilan villages.
Pengaruh Media Pembelajaran Dengan Audio Visual Terhadap Tingkat Kompetensi Mahasiswa Dalam Perekaman EKG
Authors: Sugiyarto Sugiyarto
Published: January 2020

Abstract: Audio Visual Learning, Competence, ECG Recording. This study aimed to determine the affect of audio-visual learning media to the level of students' competences of ECG recording. This research is a quantitative study with Quasy Experimental methods. The research design of this study used pre-test and post-test control group. The numbers of respondents were 44 nursing students of Poltekkes Surakarta. Dependent Test is used to pre-test and post-test in treatment groups and also pre-test and post-test in control group if data distributed normally, if not normal using Wilcoxon. Independent T tests is used to post-test in treatment and control group if data distributed normally, if not normal using Mann Whitney. Normality test data used Kolmogor-Smirnov. The P value of treatment and control groups, before and after the intervention, were similiar (0.000), P value <0.05. The conclusion of this study was audio-visual learning media has better effect on students' competences of ECG recording than using phantom media. So that, educators are expected to use audio-visual learning media as their learning media for students. Students are expected to have better skills in nursing services.
Hubungan Tingkat Kecemasan Dengan Lama Hari Rawat Pada Pasien Akut Miokard Infark (AMI) DI Ruang ICVCU RSUD DR. Moewardi Surakarta
Authors: Karima Armada , Setyorini Yuyun
Published: January 2020

Abstract : Myocardial Infarction, Anxiety, Length of Stay. The purpose of nursing care of cardiovascular patients are to repair hemodynamic, to suffice oxygen need and to decrease anxiety. AMI patients who are undergoing treatment can use anxiety and may the length of stay. Research purpose to determine the relationship between the anxiety and length of stay in myocardial infarction patients at ICVCU Dr. Moewardi General Hospital. This study is descriptive analytic correlation using cross sectional approach. The subject is all AMI patients. The sampling technique using in this research is total sampling. A questionnaire was constructed to collect data. The collection data was analyzed by using spearman. Retrieved from 30 respondents, it is the average age of patients with myocardial infarction is 51-65 (63,3%) and the majority of the majority of the male gender with percentage 63,3%. Majority of AMI patients moderate anxiety with percentage 43,3% and long of stay fast with a percentage 56,7%. Analysis of test result obtained probality value 0.41. Based on the analysis it can be concluced that there is a significant relationship between anxiety and length of day in myocardial infarction patient at ICVCU Dr. Moewardi General Hospital Surakarta.
Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Serangan Jantung Berulang Pada Pasien AMI Di Ruang ICVCU RSUD Dr. Moewardi Tahun 2016
Authors: Saktiningtyastuti Fransisca , Astuti Sri Lestari Dwi
Published: January 2020

Abstract: Consumed Cholesterol Foods, Hypertension, Smoked, Diabetes Mellitus, Exercise, Sleep Quality, Recurrent Heart Attack. Smoking, consuming cholesterol foods, and staying up all night are easy to find in around us. Moreover, some of people that have historic of heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes mellitus haven’t pay attention with their lifestyle. Eventhough, consumed cholesterol foods, hypertension, smoked, diabetes mellitus, exercise and sleep quality are can affected recurrent heart attack of patients with acute myocardial infarction in ICVCU Dr.Moewardi hospital in Surakarta. Design of this research is a descriptive analytic with cross sectional approach. The sampling method is total sampling. Analysis of data used chi square, fisher and regression logistic. The result of research obtained factors that affected recurrent heart attack of patients with acute myocardial infarction is consumed cholesterol foods (p=0,039), hypertension (p=0,014), smoked (p=0,038), diabetes mellitus (p= 0,014), exercise (p= 0,014), and sleep quality (p= 0,014). Hypertension and exercise are the greatest influence (OR= 0,065), next consumed cholesterol foods (OR= 0,052), and diabetes mellitus (OR= 0,035). Conclusion: Dominant factors that affected recurrent heart attack of patients with acuce myocardial infarction are hypertension and exercise.
Pengaruh Senam Kaki Terhadap Penurunan Resiko Neuropati Perifer Dengan Skor Diabetic Neuropathy Examination Pada Pasien Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2 Di Puskesmas Sibela Kota Surakarta
Authors: Ratnawati Desy Indah , Insiyah Insiyah
Published: January 2020

Abstract : Foot Gymnastics, Diabetic Neuropathy Examination Score. Peripheral neuropathy is one of chronic complications frequently found in diabetes mellitus case. The risks of the diabetic patient with peripheral neuropathy face included repeated infection, refractory ulcer and finger and foot amputation. This condition requires an easy and cheaper primary treatment, foot gymnastic. This research aimed to find out the effect of foot gymnastic on the decreased peripheral neuropathy with diabetic neuropathy examination score in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Puskesmas (Public Health Center) Sibela in Surakarta City. The Research Methods could be used design using quasy experiment design with one group method pre test – post test. The samples are 30 participant of foot gymnastics at Puskesmas Sibela in February until April 2015. This research use paired t test in order to know risk decrease of peripheral neuropathy by diabetic neuropathy examination score. The results could from 30 respondents is obtained a mean diabetic examination neuropathy score before foot gymnastics was 7,67 with a standard deviation of 2,63 and after foot gymnastics was 5,37 with a standard deviation of 2,632. From the paired t test analysis was obtained p = 0,001 (p<0,05). Conclusion existence of influence foot gymnastic againts a decreased risk of peripheral neuropathy based on diabetic neuropathy examination scores. Suggestion for the next research measurement diabetic neuropathy examination scores for 3 to 6 months to obtain optimal result.
Hubungan Kualitas Tidur Dengan Status Hemodinamik Pada Pasien IMA Di Ruang ICVCU RSUD Dr. Moewardi Tahun 2016
Authors: Desiani Syifa Mutia
Published: January 2020

Background. Acute Myocardial Infraction can have unique manifestations in individual patients, such as shortness of breath, pale, headache, nausea, vomiting, and the most common presenting symptoms of myocardial infarction is chest pain. The clinical symptoms of a patient with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) can cause a nursing problem and basic human problem. For example, chest pain can cause sleep problems. Sleep problems can influence the hemodynamics of a patient. The goal of this research is to find of correlation between sleep quality with a hemodynamic status of a patient with AMI. Methods. The research used descriptive analytic with the cross-sectional approach. The total sample is 30 respondents, assessing the quality of sleep using questioners sheet and to measure hemodynamic by observation sheet. Analysis of correlation data used a Spearman test. The Results. The result of research obtained 43,3% had mild sleep problems, 50% had moderate sleep problems, 6,7% had severe sleep problems. The result of analysis statistic with Spearman test shows that relationship between sleep quality with MAP obtained significance (p-value) 0,003, the relationship between sleep quality with heart rate obtained significance (p-value) 0,0001, and the relationship between sleep quality with respiratory rate obtained significance (p-value) 0,0001. Based on significance value there is a correlation between sleep quality with hemodynamic status (MAP, heart rate, respiratory rate) of patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI). Conclusion. There is a correlation between sleep quality with hemodynamic status (MAP, heart rate, and respiratory rate) of patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) in ICVCU Dr.Moewardi Hospital.
Coaching Dan Kinerja Perawat (Studi Kasus Pada Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Cibinong, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat)
Authors: Hartono Budi , Jakri Johanes , Sari Komala
Published: January 2020

Background: Nurses can use coaching as the way to empower quality of their skillsto have excellent services in hospital. Coaching is a tool that can improve motivation and performance of nurses. The research is aimed to get explanation about the relation of coaching, motivation and performance at a regional hospital. Method: Methodology research is correlationalcrosssectionalstudy with 30 nurses as respondents. Path analysis are used as statistical tools. Result: The result of this study shows that R² is about 0.704; it means that coaching has a direct, positive and significant impact to motivation and performance of nurses. Motivation has a direct, positive and significant impact to the performance of the nurses (R-value = 0.848). Coaching has an indirect, positive and significant impact to the performance of nurse through job motivation (R-value = 0.737). Conclusion: Conclusions of this study is coaching can increase nurse potential related to work motivation, coaching aims at increasing the potential of nurses who are performance oriented. Planning, implementation and evaluation of empowerment programs with effective coaching methods can ultimately improve the quality and accountability of nurses performance. Result of this research implied that the use of coaching could improve motivation and performance for nurse in hospital.
Influence of Soil Fertilization Systems and Crop Rotation on Soil Chemical Properties
Authors: Muscalu (Plescan) Oana Maria , Nedeff Valentin , Sandu Ioan Gabriel , Chitimus Alexandra Dana , Partal Elena , Barsan Narcis , Rusu Dragos Ioan
Published: January 2020

The purpose of this research has been to determine the influence of soil fertilizations systems (fertilization with: nitrogen, phosphorous, nitrogen and phosphorous, farmyard manure) on the chemical properties (pH, humus, aluminium and phosphorous content) of the soil. The experiments have been carried out in the experimental field of National Agricultural Research and Development Institute � Fundulea, Romania, for: wheat monoculture, 2-year crop rotation (wheat-corn), 3-year crop rotation (wheat-pea-corn), and 4-year crop rotation wheat-sun-flower-pea-corn. The lowest values of the phosphorous content in soil have been recorded for 3-year experimental variant (wheat-pea-corn), unfertilized (a3b1), and the lowest aluminium content in soil 596 mg/kg d.m.) has been recorded for the a4b5 experimental variant (4-year crop rotation wheat-sunflower-pea-corn) � fertilized with N90P75 kg/ha a.m., working depth: 15-30 cm.
Structural and Thermal Changes in Dental Resins Enriched with Silver Nanoparticles
Authors: Vitalariu Anca , Tatarciuc Monica , Luca Odette , Cioloca Catalina Holban , Bulancea Bogdan , Aungurencei Andra , Aungurencei Ovidiu , Raftu Gheorghe , Popa Diana Diaconu
Published: January 2020

Acrylic resins are frequently used in dentistry for the removable partial or complete denture but, epidemiological studies report that approximately 70% of removable denture wearers suffer from denture stomatitis. Silver nanoparticles (AgNps) incorporation aims to avoid or at least to decrease the microbial colonization over dental materials, but their influence on the mechanical features is still not very well known. A total of 100 heat curing and 100 of self-curing acrylic resin samples were made, and divided into three groups for both resins (ten for each), according to the concentration of AgNPs solution (5%, 10%, and 20% vol.) incorporated into the monomer. One control group without AgNPs for each resin was prepared, as well. The dimensions of the used AgNPs, were 20, 40 and 60 nm. The structural changes were analyzed with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). The thermal behavior was evaluated through Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). The results demonstrated that AgNPs incorporation doesn�t induce significant structural and thermal changes in dental resins.
Determining an Umbilical Cord pH Cutoff Value for Predicting Neonatal Morbidity Related to Intrapartum Hypoxia
Authors: Mogos Magdalena , Herghelegiu Catalin Gabriel , Ioan Raluca Gabriela , Ionescu Cringu Antoniu , Neacsu Adrian
Published: January 2020

Intrapartum hypoxia can lead to perinatal asphyxia, acidosis, neuronal injury, long-term morbidity or even death. Intrapartum asphyxia and hypoxia can be predicated by fetal acidosis. Umbilical cord gases are used to evaluate a newborn�s acid-base status and the presence of hypoxia. Depending on what references are used, normal values for umbilical cord gases can wildly vary. Although most papers set a pH threshold of [7.2 for fetal acidosis / acidemia, some studies suggest that neonatal morbidity and mortality is increased only when the pH threshold is set below / cut-off value is 7.0. We did a retrospective study and evaluated all newborns from singleton term births in INSMC Alessandrescu Rusescu between 2010 - 2012. We found 83 cases of intrapartum asphyxia (IA) and 25 cases of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Also a control group of 100 normal term newborns were randomly selected. The IA and HIE showed significant lower mean umbilical cord pH values compared to the control group (7.19, respectively 7.12 compared to 7.28). Using the Youden index we calculated pH a cutoff value of 7.25 for the prediction of IA and of 7.16 for the prediction of HIE. While a low Apgar score can be a predictor of neonatal outcome and may be determined by fetal hypoxia, it remains a subjective evaluation with variable intra-observer reliability. Thus it is important to have an objective test able to accurately diagnose perinatal asphyxia and predict the neonatal outcome.
The Use of a Screw Sealer in Implant Abutment Fixation
Authors: Bratu Emanuel Adrian , Rusu Laura Cristina , Karancsi Olimpiu Ladislau , Mihali Sorin Gheorghe
Published: January 2020

In implantology, osteo-integration, stability and implant handling force is the major challenge for determining success of treatment. The present study aims to identify whether the use of an antimicrobial adhesive between the implant body and the abutment changes the torque force required for the unit. By using an antimicrobial sealant it is intended to reduce the torque used on the implants to increase their stability and to create the optimal conditions for an good osteointegration.
Research Regarding Chemical Content and Nutritive Value of Hen Eggs Obtained in Two Different Rearing Systems
Authors: Avarvarei Bogdan Vlad , Nistor (Cotfas) Lucia Iuliana , Simeanu Daniel , Macri Adrian Maximilian
Published: January 2020

Exploitation system of laying hens is a very important exogenous factor which influences both their morph-productive performances and also the qualitative characteristics of the obtained eggs. In the last period of time the emphasis is increasingly high on egg production obtained from hens which were reared in alternative systems. But the opinions are quite diverse regarding the quality of eggs obtained through such systems. Having in view the multitude of opinions and especially the demands of consumers for eggs obtained in free range system, by the current paper we aimed to analyse from qualitative point of view the eggs obtained in such conditions. So, were analysed 100 eggs gathered from Lohmann Brown hens, distributed as follows: 50 eggs were gathered from hens exploited in free range system - batch LE and 50 eggs provided from hens reared in EU approved batteries - batch LC. Eggs were chemically analysed, through basic chemical analysis (were determined dry matter, water, organic substances, proteins, lipids, non-nitrogenous extractive substances and minerals) and physically by evaluation of mass, thickness of mineral shell, breaking up resistance and colouring level of yolk. At the end of research we noticed that eggs obtained in free range system had superior values for the majority of analysed parameters face to the eggs obtained in conventional system. However, the differences were very low, statistically insignificant, which means that also in conventional system could be obtained eggs with a very good quality. The sole parameter were differences were notable was yolk pigmentation, an indicator appreciated by the great majority of consumers.
Effect of Micotoxins Treatment on Oxidative Stress, Memory and Anxious Behavior in Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
Authors: Todirascu Ciornea Elena , Dumitru Gabriela , Coprean Dragomir , Mandalian Tigran Lucian , Boiangiu Razvan Stefan , Sandu Ion , Hritcu Lucian
Published: January 2020

Natural contaminants, especially mycotoxins, pose a challenge since they are found in a wide range of agricultural crops and differ significantly in chemical structure and symptomatology in humans and signs of disease in animals following exposure to these chemical agents. Mycotoxins are toxic metabolites produced by a diverse group of fungi that contaminate agricultural crops prior to harvest or during storage post-harvest and different species including humans, poultry, swine and fish. Food contamination by mycotoxins is a risk to human and animal health being responsible for significant economic losses and can exhibit a broad range of effects including carcinogenicity, neurotoxicity and developmental toxicity. In the present paper was tested the influence of patulin (PAT, 70 mg/L) and kojic acid (KA, 100, 204 and 284 mg/L) on the activity of antioxidant enzymes (CAT and GPX), MDA (lipid peroxidation marker) but also on memory and anxious behavior in the Danio rerio experimental model.
The Effect of Biochar Mixed with Compost on Heavy Metal Concentrations in a Greenhouse Experiment and on Folsomia Candida and Eisenia Andrei in Laboratory Conditions
Authors: Goldan Elena , Nedeff Valentin , Barsan Narcis , Mosnegutu Emilian , Sandu Andrei Victor , Panainte Mirela
Published: January 2020

Organic wastes treated, used on agricultural land, can replace inorganic fertilizers, due to physical and chemical properties that improve soil and crop quality on long-term. In this study, was used biochar produced from sewage sludge, compost obtained from cattle manure, and mixtures made from biochar-compost in different concentration, at 5 t/ha and 30 t/ha, application rates. The aim of the study is to determine the influence of this organic wastes on the heavy metals bioavailability in greenhouse conditions and on Folsomia candida and Eisenia Andrei, used as test organisms under laboratory conditions. Compared to control variants, the use of biochar mixed with compost in different concentration at 5 t/ha and 30 t/ha, application rates, in a greenhouse experiment did not significantly affect the concentrations of heavy metals (Cu, Cd, Zn and Pb). Reproduction of collembolans has not been influenced by increasing application rate of the mixtures, and by concentrations of biochar or compost. The earthworms recorded weight losses, only in the experimental treatments with sewage sludge biochar used in different concentrations, at both application rates.
Studies on Behaviour of in Service Tubular Material Used at Refinery Process Furnaces
Authors: Ramadan Ibrahim Naim , Laudacescu Eugen Victor , Popa Maria , Negoita Loredana Irena
Published: January 2020

The purpose of the heat transfer analysis at the level of the technological furnace in radiation section was to determine the medium temperature on the outside wall of the pipeline through which the effluent is processed. It is important to keep an outside temperature of the wall of the duct below the maximum allowable temperature at which this carburizing process takes place. Thus, the temperature calculated on the outside pipe wall is 523.5 oC and the maximum allowable temperature of the outside pipe wall is 595.5oC. The carburizing process leads to the modification of the thermal conductivity of the tubing material. Therefore, if steel is enriched with carbon, thermal conductivity decreases.
Immuno-toxicological Evaluation of the Adjuvant Formulations for Experimental Anti-meningococcal Vaccines without Aluminium Hydroxide
Authors: Santos Beatriz Tamargo , Bungau Simona , Fleitas Perez Catherine , Napoles Yanet Marquez , Bourzac Juan F. Infante , Hernandez Reinaldo Oliva , Gonzalez Wendy Ramirez , Cioca Gabriela , Aleya Lotfi , Sierra Gonzalez V. Gustavo
Published: January 2020

The proteoliposomes and cochleates are used as adjuvants for vaccines since they are potent immune stimulators. However, the hyper stimulation of the immune system provoked by adjuvants can cause immune-toxicological side effects. The present study was carried out to evaluate the toxic and immuno-toxicological effects of new adjuvants for anti-meningococci vaccines based on neo-proteoliposomes (nPL) and neo-cochleates (nCh), in Balb/c mice that were administered doses of 15 �g each, over periods of 14 days through intramuscular route and three inoculations with the same doses through intranasal route, every 7 days. The Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy showed that the nPL and nCh had nanometric dimensions and their normal peculiar forms. The experimental formulations did not provoke general toxic effects in the tested animals, which tended to the progressive normal growing of this species, that did not statistically differ from the control ones. The studies of pathologic anatomy in inoculation organs and sites did not reveal modifications that can indicate toxicity and there was no sign of hepatic damage. The structural observations found in the spleen and lymphatic nodes showed the physiological development of the immune response, which was normal in all cases showing the restitution of the stimulation signs. The relative weight values of the spleen were within the standard range. These results showed that the nPL and nCh elaborated as adjuvants for vaccines did not show any evident induction of general toxic or particular immune-toxicologicl effects.
Assessment of Near-Infrared (780nm) Light Transillumination Accuracy for Detection of Incipient Caries Lesions
Authors: Topoliceanu Claudiu , Ghiorghe Cristina-Angela , Toma Vasilica , Andrian Sorin , Iovan Gianina , Stoleriu Simona , Pancu Galina , Nica Irina , Salceanu Mihaela
Published: January 2020

The aim of study was to evaluate the accuracy of the near-infrared light transillumination technique used in the detection of the proximal incipient dental caries. The study was performed on 12 medium caries risk subjects (mean age of 26.5). A total number of 312 proximal dental surfaces from the posterior dental group were included in the study. All the proximal surfaces, which had not been restored, or unaffected by cavitated dental caries, were assessed by a near-infrared transillumination camera system using light with a 780nm wavelength (DIAGNOcam, KaVO). Bitewing radiographies were performed for all patients included in study. Visual and tactile examination after tooth separation was performed as gold standard to detect the incipient proximal dental caries (ICDAS scores 02 and 03). Statistical analysis using Chi-square test was performed to compare the diagnostic performance of near-infrared light transillumination and the bitewing radiography. Near-infrared light transillumination showed higher sensitivity (81.80%) when compared to bitewing radiography (65.90%) to detect the non-cavitated proximal enamel caries (ICDAS score 02). Near-infrared light transillumination method showed higher sensitivity (100%) when compared to bitewing radiography (81.50%) to detect the incipient cavitated proximal enamel caries (ICDAS score 03). Specificity values for proximal incipient dental caries (ICDAS codes 02 and 03) were 95.03% for near-infrared light transillumination and 99.18% for bitewing radiography. DIAGNOcam (KaVO) is a reliable tool with high diagnostic accuracy of the incipient dental caries localized on proximal surfaces of the posterior dental group.
Diabetic Retinopathy in Relation with eGDR Value in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Clenciu Diana , Cojan Tiberiu Stefanita Tenea , Dijmarescu Anda Lorena , Ene Cristina Gabriela , Davitoiu Dragos Virgil , Baleanu Vlad Dumitru , Ciora Cosmin Alexandru , Socea Bogdan , Voiculescu Daniel-Iulian , Nedelcuta Ramona-Mihaela , Calborean Veronica , Gheorman Victor , Vladu Ionela Mihaela
Published: January 2020

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic disease which represents a major issue for public health. Type 1 diabetes is occurred most frequently in childhood and adolescence, although in recent years due to the increase in the prevalence of obesity in this category of population has been registered a growing number of cases of type 2 diabetes among children and adolescents (1, 2).
The Effects of Caffeine Intake on Cardiovascular Parameters in Sleep Deprived Medical Residents
Authors: Papacocea Ioana Raluca , Badarau Ioana Anca , Ciornei Mariana Catalina , Burciulescu Sofia Lider , Papacocea Marius Toma
Published: January 2020

Physicians and medical residents are particularly affected by sleep deprivation are, especially in East European countries. The aim of our study is to analyze the effect of caffeine intake on cardiovascular functions in sleep deprived residents (clinicians in-training) after continuous 24h on-call duty. 26 medical residents aged between 22-33 years old, 12 men and 14 women, who began their activity at 2 pm were included. Each subject consumed coffee or caffeinated drinks such as Coca cola during this period, after 2 am, expressed in caffeine units. We have evaluated their cardiovascular function using impedance cardiography (ICG-M501) and blood pressure measurement using the manometric method, before (at 7 pm) and after caffeine consumption (at 7 am), during one night of on-call duty. Surprisingly, after caffeine consumption, all subjects have had a decrease of the heart rate after one night of sleep deprivation (from mean: 83 b/min before to 69.73 b/min after, p = 0.000), also the mean arterial blood pressure is lower after the overnight call (from mean: 95.3 mmHg before to 88.9 mmHg after). Moreover, cardiac output, stroke volume and cardiac index decreases along with an increase of peripheral vascular resistance. Caffeine intake exerts a paradoxical effect on sleep deprived subjects; acute sleep loss, due to continuously, intense on-call work, modifies several cardiovascular parameters, such as heart rate, blood pressures, stroke volume and cardiac output.
Reducing the Ecotoxicity of Pesticide Polluted Waters by Electrochemical Methods
Authors: Neamtu Cristian , Tutunaru Bogdan , Samide Adriana , Popescu Alexandru
Published: January 2020

Electrochlorination constitutes an electrochemical approach for the treatment of pesticide-containing wastewaters. This study evaluated the electrochemical and thermal stability of four pesticides and the efficiency of electrochlorination to remove and detoxify the simulated polluted water with: Acetamiprid, Emamectin, Imidacloprid and Propineb. This study reports the experimental results obtained by cyclic voltammetry and electrolysis at constant current density in association with UV-Vis spectrophotometry. In saline waters this pesticides are electrochemical active and anodic peaks are registered in the corresponding voltammograms. After thermal combustion, in a gaseous nitrogen atmosphere, a residue ranging from 15 to 45 % is observed at 500 �C.
Study on Cystic Fibrosis Evolution in Children
Authors: Trasca Diana-Maria , Florescu Cristina , Dinescu Venera Cristina , Puiu Ileana , Dinescu Sorin Nicolae , Tudorascu Diana Rodica , Calborean Veronica , Singer Cristina Elena
Published: January 2020

Cystic fibrosis (CF) or mucoviscidosis, although considered a rare disease, is the most common genetic disease with autosomal recessive transmission of the Caucasian race. The study included 13 children aged between 0 and 18 years diagnosed with CF between 01.01.2000 and 31.12.2018, being recorded, monitored and treated in the Regional Center for CF Craiova from the Pediatrics II Clinic, County Emergency Clinical Hospital Craiova, Romania. For each patient we evaluated the following parameters: the year of CF diagnosis, the age at diagnosis, sex and environment of origin, clinical manifestations at onset, evolution of treatment cases by 2018. Of the 13 children with CF in study, most of them (11) are male. The most common clinical manifestations were the respiratory ones. Genetic tests were performed on all children, highlighting that 6 out of 13 children were homozygous �F508 and 2 children had mutations not genetically identified, requiring sequencing.
Comparative Study of Different Blending Methods Used for Biodiesel Synthesis by Transesterification
Authors: Sandru Stefan , Onutu Ion
Published: January 2020

The first part of this study analyzed how the blending type of the components used in biodiesel synthesis through transesterification influences yield and the physical properties of the biodiesel. The second part of this study emphasized the way the added proportions of the synthesized biodiesel samples influenced the final diesel-biodiesel blend. This study concluded that the ultrasonic mixing method could replace classical mechanical mixing by being similar both in terms of yield and physical properties.
The Evolution of Morphology and Properties of Films Obtained by Anodizing Zirconium
Authors: Ionita Daniela , Nicoara Adrian , Stoian Andrei Bogdan
Published: January 2020

By anodizing zirconium in phosphoric acid at various potentials, different structures were obtained on the surfaces of the samples. The morphologies and compositions of the obtained coatings were investigated using scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), X-rays analysis (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy and were found to be dependent on anodizing potential. Electrochemical tests were performed in order to establish the stability of the samples. The film delamination forces increased with the anodizing potential, confirming that the zirconium dioxide film formed during anodizing becomes more resistant at higher potentials.
Assessment of Water Quality State Dynamics Using Adaptive Filtering Methods and Neural Networks Approaching. Case study - Danube River in Galati area
Authors: Murariu Gabriel , Iticescu Catalina , Murariu Adrian , Rosu Bogdan , Munteanu Dan , Buruiana Daniela L.
Published: January 2020

The identification of a temporal evolution model for complex systems has, since ancient times, been a subject of great interest. Whether it is mechanical systems for which it was essential knowledge of the final state or electrical systems, the problem of identifying evolution over time has always been extremely interesting. In the case of a complex system such as a river, whose condition is described by a set of physico-chemical parameters, the time description of the evolution of the state becomes a rather difficult problem. In this paper, two ways of identifying and predicting the parameters describing the state of such a system are presented. A LRS type algorithm and a process of approximating evolution over time considering neural networks was used for comparison. Recorded series of pH and carbonic acid values were used as study parameters. The data used covers the period 1990-1998 and consists of measurements of the water samples taken from the Danube River in the area of Galati City. The main result was to obtain a rapid convergence for the adaptive filter used. For comparison, a number of 6 neural network models were built. Finally, findings and discussion of the results are presented.
Evaluation of the Nephroprotective Effect of Sambucus Nigra Total Extract in a Rat Experimental Model of Gentamicine Nephrotoxicity
Authors: Ungur Rodica , Buzatu Roxana , Lacatus Radu , Purdoiu Robert Cristian , Petrut Georgiana , Codea Razvan , Sarpataky Orsolya , Biris Alexandra , Popovici Cristian , Mircean Mircea , Bunea Jivanescu Delia , Pestean Cosmin , Oana Liviu
Published: January 2020

Elderflower contains flavonoles, the most important of them being quercetin. These molecules have an important antioxidant effect. The goal of our study was to evaluate which conservation technique of elderflower results the highest concentration of rutin and and phenolic compounds. Further we evaluated the protective effects of these extracts against nephrotoxicity induced by gentamicin in rats. Sambucus nigra extract demonstrates nephroprotective effects in gentamicin-induced renal toxicity, significantly improving outcome and evolution in rats.
Importance of Biochemical Investigations, Electrocardiography and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoringin Primary Health in Hypertensive Elderly Patients Management
Authors: Dejica Simina-Amelia , Demeter Ioan , Floroni Erwin , Neamtu Andrei , Gurgus Daniela , Ursoniu Sorin , Ciobanu Virgil
Published: January 2020

According to SEPHAR studies I, II and III conducted in Romania the prevalence of hypertension increased, decreased and again increased in more than 10 years from 44.92 to 40.1% and than to 45.1%, expecting more good results in further years. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is the main method used by family doctors in primary health carefor detectingthe variability of blood pressure (BP), and treatment response. The goals of this study were to identify the electrocardiographic presence of the left ventricular hypertrophy(LHV)in elderly hypertensive patientsand analyze the differences between those who have controlled hypertension and those who have white-coat, masked or sustained hypertension so to highlight the importance of using ABPM in the primary care service in Romania.
Mathematical Processing and Structural Explanation of Surface Tension Polythermal Diagram Reached Out to Achieve Critical Temperature of Thermo-time Treatment for a Ni Based Superalloy
Authors: Rucai Valeriu , Constantin Nicolae , Ciuca Ion , Ghiban Brandusa
Published: January 2020

Thermo-Time Treatment of multicomponent melting can be foreshadowed by the polythermal diagrams analysis of main physical and chemical properties, which are considered for this purpose as structural-sensitive properties: viscosity, surface tension, density or electrical conductivity [1]. Critical temperature (Tcr), i.e. temperature at which or around which, must run Thermo-Time Treatmenthas been experimentally marked by a sudden and seemingly contradictory deviation on polythermal diagrams of surface tension, s(T), reached out at cooling process for Ni base studied superalloy (MSRR 7045). A possible mathematical processing of it, is given by interpolation curves of the surface tensiondependence on temperature.
Chemical Properties of Forest Soils from Romania West Plain
Authors: Dinca Lucian , Chisalita Ion , Cantar Ilie-Cosmin
Published: January 2020

The present paper characterizes the soils from Romania�s West Plain from a chemical property point of view, based on data from forest management plans. As such, for each forest district, soil samples from characteristic forest areas are gathered once at ten years and then analyzed. In this manner, soil reaction, base saturation degree, total cationic exchange capacity, humus content and total nitrogen where analyzed and compared with results of soil analysis from other Romanian areas.
A New Approach to Lumbar Disc Herniation (LDH) Treatment Using Dekompressor Device in Combination with 99.3 % Pure Ethanol
Authors: Constantin Cristian , Cinca Andreea , Albulescu Dana , Albu Carmen Valeria , Mitroi Mihaela , Vasile Ramona Constantina , Nechita Florina
Published: January 2020

In the past decade the treatment of lumbar disc herniation has gained more and more popularity throuth minimally invasive procedures. Therefore, we outline a new type of treatment which consists of the combination of two interventional techniques: the utilization of mechanical decompression with the dekompressor device followed by the addition of 99,3 % pure alcohol (C2H5OH) . Furthermore, with a success rate of 100% in our center , this interventional procedure has proved to be a very effective minimally invasive method in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation.
Influence of Various Carbon Sources on Growth and Biomass Accumulation of Some Lactic Acid Bacteria Strains
Authors: Petrut Stefana , Rusu Elena , Tudorache Ioan Sorin , Pelinescu Diana , Sarbu Ionela , Stoica Ileana , Vassu Tatiana
Published: January 2020

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are among the most important group of bacteria, with a critical role in food, pharmaceutical and medical industry. The fast-growing characteristics of LAB strains, their metabolic activity associated with production of many beneficial compounds and most of all, their GRAS status (Generally Recognized As Safe) recommends them as starter cultures for food biotechnology processes. During last decades, LAB strains have also an extensive prophylactic or therapeutic use as probiotics. Due to the fact that there are current limitations in the use of standard MRS media (de Man Rogosa Sharpe), which is selective especially for lactobacilli and enterococci, the aim of the present study was to optimize the growth medium composition for isolating a wide range of LAB strains with biotechnological potential and to improve the biomass accumulation. For this purpose, it has been evaluated the growth of Lactobacillus (L.) rhamnosus ATCC� 9595�, Streptococcus (S.) salivarius subsp. thermophilus ATCC� 19258�, Pediococcus (P.) acidilactici ATCC� 8042�, Lactococcus (L.) lactis 28 and Enterococcus (E.) faecium FFb CMGB L-18 on MRS broth with various carbon sources (glucose, lactose, galactose, maltose, mannose, ribose, arabinose, sucrose, fructose). The results of the study showed that there are interesting differences in the requirements of each analyzed species. The optimization of standard medium composition will be very useful for growth studies as well as metabolic flux studies.