bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Recent invasions of insect pests of wheat and sorghum
Authors:   Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M University, USA, Brewer Michael J. , Elkins Blake H. ,   Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M University, USA
Published: May 2023

This chapter provides general description of the invasion and management response of six insects that have affected wheat and other cereal grains: Agriphila aeneociliella Eversmann (Lepid: Crambidae), Metopolophium festucae cerealium Stroyan (Hem: Aphididae), Cephus cinctus Norton (Hymen: Cephidae) (wheat stem sawfly), Sipha maydis Passerini (Hem: Aphididae), Diuraphis noxia (Kurdjuimov) (Hemi: Aphididae) (Russian wheat aphid), and Melanaphis sorghi Theobold (Hemi: Aphididae) (sugarcane aphid). A more detailed case study follows: the recent invasion of M. sorghi across the sorghum agroecosystem of North America. This near continent-scale invasion provides perspectives on invasion progression (both ecology and management) across ecological and agricultural gradients, and on management response appropriate at local and regional scales in the context of environmental (landscape and weather) factors that influence pest-natural enemy-plant interactions. The chapter concludes with a discussion of future trends in light of climate change and lessons learned from these recent insect pest invasions.
Screening Lipolytic from Soil Bacterial Contaminated Oil
Authors: Khurniyati Maylina Ilhami , Sumarsih Sri , Chasanah Uswatun
Published: May 2023

Lipase (triasilglycerol acylhydrolase, E.C, 3.1.1.3) is an enzyme can hydrolyze long chains of triglycerides[1]. Lipase is a water-soluble enzyme and naturally lipase catalyze the hydrolysis of ester bonds in water insoluble lipid substrate and long-chain acylglycerol synthesis, diacylglycerol, monoacylglycerol, and glycerol[2]. Hydrolase enzyme lipase can be used potentialy produced fatty acid which precursors in the chemical industry[3]. The research aims to study the lipolytic activity of bacteria isolated from soil contaminated with oil. Screening of lipolytic bacteria was performed in Rhodamin-B agar plate containing olive oil. The lipolytic activity was determined by spectrofotometry method toward p-nitrofenil palmitat as a substrate. The result this research showed that there are 15 of 150 isolates bacteria from soil contaminated with oil was confirmed by observing the zone of hydrolysis formed around the growth of colony on Rhodamin B agar plate containing olive oil. One of the lipolytic bacteria identified as higher activity  was produced lipase with activity of 7,41 U/ml
The Potential of Pineapple Crown (Ananas Comosus) as Removal of Kidney Stone
Authors: Khoiroh Naimatul , Sari Fatati Nurmala , Gunawan Aldi , Hidayati Anif Mega , Umrokah Siti
Published: May 2023

Some people in Mojokerto use pineapple crowns as medicine to remove a kidney stones. However, research related to this topic is very limited, there is no specific data regarding the content of active substances in pineapple crown. So that in this study, kidney stone decay was tested with pineapple crown extract and analyzed the phytochemicals of pineapple crown were. The effect on the ability of pineapple crown to remove kidney stones was carried out in vitro by testing kidney stones obtained from one of the patients with kidney stone disease. The solubility of calcium oxalate which is the content of kidney stones was tested against pineapple crown extract with various solvents. While the phytochemical test was carried out 6 times on the extraction of pineapple crown with various solvent variations. From the results of tests carried out on the content of several phytochemical compounds such as saponins, tannins, flavonoids, triterpenoids, and steroids, it was found that the highest content was found in pineapple crown extract with water and ethanol solvents. From the in vitro test results of kidney stone solubility, it was found that there was an effect of pineapple crown on kidney stone solubility although it was not significant. The optimum concentration of pineapple crown extract from several variations of the concentration tested was 0.0625 M. Through this research, can provide scientific facts to the public about the use of pineapple crown extract for kidney stone removal.
Quality Analysis of Probiotic Animal Food Products: A Test of Protein and Blood Fats
Authors: Widia Widia , Putri Faizah Alivia , Tutinah Tutinah , Mahardika Robby Gus
Published: May 2023

Dissemination on Bangka Island will be carried out at the UBB Probio_FM Technology Product Downstream Partnership activity for the Institutionalization of Community Enterprises based on Organic Agriculture.The dissemination program on Bangka Island is aimed at increasing the number of technology users on Bangka Island. Animal food products are one of the agricultural commodities that have high economic value, especially on Bangka Belitung Island. Animal food products are a source of protein, examples of animal food products include fish, chicken and duck meat, eggs, and beef. Catfish, tilapia, duck and broiler and laying duck farming businesses will be carried out in the MF activities of the 2022 design shop, with the aim of producing healthy food products. The results of farming activities such as fresh catfish, tilapia, eggs, chicken meat and ducks, will be used as further research samples to analyze the content of protein, fat and cholesterol. The purpose of this study is to analyze the content of cholesterol, protein, and blood fats in duck eggs, chicken and duck meat, and probiotic fish. Produce probiotic food products with labels containing cholesterol, protein, and fat values. The timing of the implementation of this research began in October and ended in December 2022. The research was conducted at the FPPB UBB Basic Laboratory. The form of research is laboratory research, using a random design method using several samples as a comparison of treatments, preparing samples, testing cholesterol and fat protein content, collecting data and analyzing data. The protein content obtained was duck 31.34%, duck eggs 1.229%, probiotic catfish 42.37%, and non-probiotic catfish 34.8%. The fat content obtained was duck meat 33.79%, duck eggs 46.21%, probiotic catfish 21.46%, and non-probiotic catfish 21.359%.

Keywords: Animal Food Products, Probio FM Technology, Protein Content, Fat Content.
Determination Of Exchangeability Cations (Ec), Texture And C-Organic Content In Mineral Soils and Peat
Authors: Ai Ahmad Gazali Aros , Lorensya Br. Sembiring Vera , Mutiara Dewi Astri , Putri Rahayu Anggi , Rahmi Rahmi , Marlinda Lenny
Published: May 2023

EC or can be called exchangeable cation is a nutrient cation found in the soil. This is useful for indicating the degree of alkaline saturation, which indicates that the more saturated the soil base, the more fertile the soil will be. This study aims to obtain supporting information to obtain soil conditions that show the quality of the land as a growing medium. The method used for texture analysis on this soil refers to SNI 3423.03:1994 and C-Organic content analysis refers to SNI 4720.13:1998. The cation level test was carried out using NH4OAc solution with a Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (MP-AES) instrument. This instrument has a principle, namely atomic emission which is a form of energy produced by an atom when it returns to the ground state (Ground State) of the excited state (Excitation State). The results of this cation level test with analyte concentrations of K, Ca, Na and Mg with sample code SJ2022-01826 successively 0.65; 3,59; 0.82 and 0.94. The amount of cation content in fertile soil is worth at least 6 mg / L in accordance with the provisions of the Chemical Technical Manual.
Analysis of Caffeine, Ash, Water and Coffee Extract Levels On Commercial Ground Coffee Samples
Authors: Anugrah M. Bintang , Johan Parulian Jhonatan , Delviani Delviani , Nelson Nelson , Rahmi Rahmi
Published: May 2023

Caffeine is a secondary metabolite compound derived from the alkaloid group with its characteristic bitter taste. This study aims to analyze the water content, ash content, coffee extract and caffeine test using the High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method on ground coffee with six different types of ground coffee. The method used for ground coffee analysis refers to SNI 01-3542-2004. In the caffeine content test, the method used refers to SNI 2983:2014 concerning instant coffee. Caffeine was extracted from the sample with water at 90ºC in the presence of magnesium oxide after filtering, the caffeine content in the extract was determined using the HPLC method on the RP-18 column using isoratic elution with UV light detection at a wavelength of 272 nm. Caffeine levels in ground coffee are 1.71%, 2.43%, 0.23%, 2.10%, 2.58% and 6.02%. The maximum amount of caffeine content that is allowed for public consumption per day based on SNI is 0.9-2%.
Komunikasi Pemasaran “Ruang Selaras” Dalam Membangun Brand Image Di ERA 5.0
Authors: Ramdhani Januwika , Iskandar Iskandar , Aminah Sitti
Published: May 2023

Komunikasi Pemasaran merupakan hal yang harus dilakukkan perusahaan ataupun pengusaha, sama halnya dengan produk Ruang Selaras. Komunikasi pemasaran ruang selaras menggunakan beberapa cara  yakni Advertising, Direct Marketing, dan Sales Promotion. Selain itu Ruang Selaras juga melakukan komunikasi dari yang paling dekat lewat keluarga, teman-teman, relasi yang lebih luas lainnya. Dalam komunikasi pemasaran Ruang Selaras juga memanfaatkan media sosial sebagai sarana untuk memperkenalkan karya atau produk yang dihasilkan, hingga menemukan konsumen lewat postingan-postingan Tim Ruang Selaras di berbagai media sosial mereka. Ruang Selaras membangun Brand Image di Kota Parepare dengan mengedapankan kualitas produk yang terjaga, harga yang sesuai dengan hasil yang diinginkan, serta masa produksi yang terbilang cepat untuk sebuah project yang dipercayakan kepada mereka.
Strategi Komunikasi Dalam Manajemen Pengembangan Organisasi
Authors: Hasmawati Fifi , Aliasan Aliasan
Published: May 2023

The development Organization of Islamic boarding institutions as one of religius social organization in Indonesia gets special attention from former religius organizations. This attention is reasonable, because in no longer time Organization has spreaded all over Indonesia / Nusantara. This phenomenon is interesting to study in the perspective of communication science : what is the communication concept and strategy of organization development ? Based on the problem, this reseach is aimed to study and find the communication concept and strategy of development . This reseach uses qualitatif-phenomenology approach, and to collect data is used interview, partisipation observation, and documentation. The reseach subject is the general Organization . The result of reseach shows that there are some  proponent / supporting factors in the communication concept and strategy of organization developiment  ,its like to (1) becoming  the values and concept of religion as guidance to rule all organization activities, (2) using command management approach “imamah jama’ah” as communication strategy of organization development.
RUDN graduate is a representative of the world elite: Upbringing aspect of the university’s activities
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN), Filippov Vladimir M. , Ebzeeva Yulia N.
Published: May 2023

The present study is an analysis of the results of extracurricular work as an aspect of Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia activities. The university states that within the period of studies, a RUDN University graduate becomes a representative of the world elite, whose qualitative characteristics correlate with such concepts as high personal characteristics, ethnic tolerance, motivation for study and profession, and knowledge and respect for the university traditions. The article presents and analyzes the results of the annual poll of university graduates and the data in comparison with the answers of first-year students. The authors propose considering a case study of Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia as an example of the successful implementation of a management strategy in the field of educational and extracurricular university policy. The conclusion implies the fact that the university is successfully implementing a model of education that allows it to timely and adequately respond to the challenges of modern society, creates an international educational and extracurricular environment that makes it possible to turn a RUDN University graduate into a representative of the world elite. The research is an example of the successful implementation of the extracurricular aspect of the activities of a Russian multidisciplinary university with a high level of internationalization.
The body’s information system. Biology, artificial intelligence and philosophy
Authors:   Eurasian Association of medical and ecological technologies, Marasanov Aleksandr V.
Published: May 2023

An approach to the construction of artificial intelligence based on phenomenology, which defines its task as an unconditional description of the experience of knowing consciousness and the identification of essential features in it, as well as on the basis of the model of the information system of the body, the theory of functional systems P.K. Anokhin, a new theory of semantic information. The mechanism by which the architecture of consciousness ontologically transforms the current sensory data into the objective world is revealed. The meaning of the life of the organism is revealed. An analytical definition of meaning in intentional acts is substantiated and presented. The knowledge of the features of the activity of the human body made it possible to present in the work a biological interpretation of the main philosophical categories (being, essence, being), the terms of M. Heidegger. Based on the proposed approach, having information about the norms of activity and the objective state of the functional systems of the body, the doctor can assess the reserves of the body, identify the cause-and-effect relationships of the disease based on the rules of interaction of the nerve centers of the brain, and use the database of preventive recommendations. The description of the information processes on which our cognitive processes are based makes it possible to constructively use the body model for personalized disclosure of the possibilities of the world, improving the quality of everyday life and health protection through informing the subject about the individual patterns of his body’s vital activity and the fundamental rationale for an individual plan of preventive measures developed for him, including lifestyle modification.
Democratization of human resources management as a factor in the development of employee creativity
Authors:   Saratov Military Order of Zhukov Red Banner Institute of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, Bychenko Yuriy G. , Zinovieva E.A. ,   Balakovo Institute of Engineering
Published: May 2023

The basic approaches of analysis are identified, generalized definitions are developed, and the essence of the personnel management democratization process is clarified. Based on the authors' interviews of 12 expert managers (2022) the relationship between the democratization process of personnel management and the development of creative activity of employees is revealed. It is proved that democratization of management of the personnel is a process of introduction of democratic principles and norms in a control system of the personnel, formation of innovative culture, transfer of a part of traditional functions of management to direct structural divisions, social and labor groups, separate workers of organization. The authors propose to differentiate the objectives of democratization of management processes at the level of individual structural subdivisions, social professional groups of the organization: 1) implementation of the process of transferring management functions in relation to the set tactical work tasks; 2) ensuring relative social justice, optimization of professional adaptability; 3) motivation of rationalization proposals and innovative implementations; 4) formation of the mechanism of partnership interaction on the problems of creative innovations and rationalization proposals; 5) target design of educational, scientific, innovative self-management activities of professional teams. It was proved that management design of innovative organizational culture reflects not only the process of planned, purposeful formation of innovative values, norms, traditions and principles of both the organization as a whole and individual social professional groups, but also the achievement of democratic management transformation, regulation and resolution of labor conflicts, labor adaptation of organization members. In conditions of growing uncertainty of external and internal environment, managerial democracy should have specific manifestations in individual units and professional groups of the organisation.
Inventário de bens culturais da Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte e Assunção de Limeira, SP
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Berto João Paulo
Published: May 2023

A proposta da pesquisa é apresentar o processo de inventário do acervo cultural custodiado na Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte e Assunção, localizada na cidade paulista de Limeira e inaugurada no ano de 1867, partindo de pesquisas de caráter iconográfico e documental. Construída pela então Irmandade de Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte e Assunção, fundada no ano de 1856, a Igreja da Boa Morte teve tamanha importância que sua história acabou por se confunfir, muitas vezes, com a história da própria cidade, sendo este um grande norteador para sua acumulação documental. Deste modo, os documentos das mais diferentes naturezas ali custodiados tem profunda ligação com a história de Limeira e região, sendo profundamente necessário recuperálos, conservá-los e difundi-los, fator imprescindível para a ampliação e expansão de conceitos e definições já consolidados. Neste sentido, busca-se preservar o patrimônio material móvel e integrado abrigado na Igreja da Boa Morte, através de um inventário, pautado em um olhar técnico com valor científico e metodológico, algo até então inédito para o acervo contido no templo.
A produção religiosa de Benedito Calixto e a ótica do mecenato religioso
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Philippov Karin
Published: May 2023

Benedito Calixto (1853-1927) produz um tipo de arte que se pauta pelas encomendas tanto laicas quanto eclesiásticas. A presente comunicação consiste em pensar a produção religiosa do artista sob a ótica da encomenda, sobretudo religiosa. Nesse sentido, buscar-se-á compreender sua pintura dentro do universo paulista da virada do século XIX para o subsequente, considerando-se que a instituição Igreja e o Estado participam ativamente da construção de uma religiosidade pautada não só pelos preceitos religiosos da Romanização, ou seja, pela reforma que visa unificar os ritos litúrgicos da Igreja católica no Brasil, como pela afirmação de uma nacionalidade através da “glorificação dos bandeirantes” (NAVES, 2005: 142), conforme Rodrigo Naves aponta.
Vincenzo Campi e Bartolomeo Passarotti na construção de cenas da dieta renascentista italiana
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Carvalho Larissa Sousa de
Published: May 2023

O homem escolhe do que se alimenta – transforma comida em alimento através de práticas, técnicas e conhecimentos. Tal operação é fortemente regida por fatores culturais que flutuam no meio social. Em que medida ingerimos aquilo que satisfaz nossas necessidades fisiológicas em contrapartida às exigências tradicionais e simbólicas que nos foram sempre apresentadas?
Subsídios para a compreensão da educação no Brasil e Portugal durante os seus períodos ditatoriais civis-militares
Authors: Sbardelotto Denise Kloeckner , Nunes Rosa Soares
Published: May 2023

Neste artigo pretende-se apresentar uma análise comparativa da educação brasileira e portuguesa no decurso de suas ditaduras militares: a Ditadura Civil-Militar de 1964 brasileira (1964-1985) e o Estado Novo português (1933-1974). A pesquisa será de cunho bibliográfico e documental e buscará compreender as relações entre educação e sociedade, sobretudo o projeto de sociedade idealizada por governos ditatoriais civis-militares. O referencial teórico-metodológico adotado na investigação foi o materialismo histórico-dialético, na perspectiva de investigação da história comparada da educação. Utilizamos bibliografias, de autores brasileiros e portugueses, que nos auxiliaram na compreensão dos antecedentes histórico, políticos e educacionais vivenciados nos países. As fontes documentais utilizadas foram as leis educacionais brasileiras e portuguesas. A despeito de algumas particularidades, a educação de ambos os países se aproximam em diversos aspectos, tais como a necessidade de uma nova identidade nacional, as dualidades educação/instrução e ensino superior/profissionalização da educação média, valorização das tradições nacionais e fortalecimento da moralidade e civismo.
Dental Health Knowledge Increased as a Result of Dental Health Education on Elderly Denture Care in Surabaya, Indonesia
Authors: Nur Rahmania Primanda , Dahlan Agus , Kamadjaja Michael Josef Kridanto , Prirastika Pramesti , Pramesti Rheyna Anissa , Adam Syafira Salsabila
Published: May 2023

Background: Losing teeth as a result of tooth extraction is a concern since it can affect speech impairment, temporomandibular junction (TMJ) dysfunction, masticatory dysfunction, and psychological disorders, specifically aesthetics. A fixed denture or a removable denture must be made to replace missing teeth in order to preserve the quality of life of the patient. Purpose: to describe the improvement in oral and dental health knowledge that resulted from dental health education about how to care for dentures in the nursing home. Methods: The data collection was done by two surveyors. The sample size for this study was 50 individuals over the age of 50. Under the direction of Jagir Health Centre, Pelangi and Lestari nursing home to educate the elderly about the instruction on how to take care of dentures. For the pre- and post-tests, the participants were required to complete a questionnaire in order to assess how their knowledge of oral and dental health had changed. Results: The presentation on oral and dental health education was mostly grasped by the participants. In comparison to the pre-test rate (58%), the post-test percentage (98%) was higher. Conclusion: This study showed that enhancement of elderly awareness of their oral and dental health condition through dental health education was a successful approach.
Pomegranate extract mechanism in inhibiting the development of oral cancer: A review
Authors: Imanu Sherina Fatwa , Leginis Shinadilla Naza , Iqbal Mohammad , Surboyo Meircurius Dwi Condro
Published: May 2023

Background: Oral cancer is one of the most aggressive and invasive cancers with high metastatic potential. Oral cancer is cancer with the 11th highest number of cases in the world. Oral cancer is treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, this therapy causes side effects in the form of damage to normal cells in the surrounding tissue. Pomegranate extract contains polyphenols which may be great for inhibiting the development of oral cancer. Purpose: This article presents a systematic and comprehensive review of the potential of pomegranate extract as a natural product to inhibit the development of oral cancer. Review: Pomegranate extract was obtained by ethanol extraction using maceration method. The main content of pomegranate is polyphenolic compounds such as punicalagin, tannins, flavonoids, and ellagic acid. This compound reduces ATP formation, shortens the subG1 phase, and increases apoptosis. At the microcellular level, pomegranate extract can inhibit the activity of MMP-2 or MMP-9 to produce anti-proliferative, anti-angiogenesis and pro-apoptotic processes of cancer cells at concentrations of 25 and 50 μg/ml. Anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic effects are produced through mitochondrial damage mechanisms. Exposure after 72 hours can reduce oral cell viability greater than exposure after 24 hours. Conclusion: Pomegranate extract is likely has four mechanisms to oral cancer: inhibiting the invasion, migration and growth of oral cancer cells, increasing oral cancer cell apoptosis and regulating antioxidant genes. So that this material can be used as a candidate for oral cancer therapy.
Dissecting molecular mechanisms of immune microenvironment dysfunction in multiple myeloma and precursor conditions
Authors: Moscvin Maria , Evans Benjamin , Bianchi Giada
Published: May 2023

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a disease of clonally differentiated plasma cells. MM is almost always preceded by precursor conditions, monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS), and smoldering MM (SMM) through largely unknown molecular events. Genetic alterations of the malignant plasma cells play a critical role in patient clinical outcomes. Del(17p), t(4;14), and additional chromosomal alterations such as del(1p32), gain(1q) and MYC translocations are involved in active MM evolution. Interestingly, these genetic alterations appear strikingly similar in transformed plasma cell (PC) clones from MGUS, SMM, and MM stages. Recent studies show that effectors of the innate and adaptive immune response show marked dysfunction and skewing towards a tolerant environment that favors disease progression. The MM myeloid compartment is characterized by myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), dendritic cells as well as M2-like phenotype macrophages that promote immune evasion. Major deregulations are found in the lymphoid compartment as well, with skewing towards immune tolerant Th17 and Treg and inhibition of CD8+ cytotoxic and CD4+ activated effector T cells. In summary, this review will provide an overview of the complex cross-talk between MM plasma cells and immune cells in the microenvironment and the molecular mechanisms promoting progression from precursor states to full-blown myeloma.
Active Pd nanoclusters supported on nitrogen/amino co-functionalized carbon for highly efficient dehydrogenation of formic acid
Authors: Liu Dan , Zhou Cheng , Wang Ge , Li Yong , Yang Zhimao , Kong Chuncai , Liu Ben
Published: May 2023

Supported noble metal catalysts have exhibited satisfactory catalytic performance in the dehydrogenation of liquid chemical hydrogen carriers, in which the supports play a paramount role in conditioning the nature of the active center and thus improving the overall reactivity. Herein, the specially designed nitrogen/amino co-functionalized carbon (NH2-NC) supports are prepared to load active Pd nanoclusters for efficient dehydrogenation of formic acid (FA). The nitrogen/amino co-functionalization of carbon not only facilitates the Pd nanoclusters evenly dispersed with a mean size of 1.4 nm, but also provides a beneficial metal-support interaction to promote FA dehydrogenation. The as-prepared Pd@NH2-NC discloses a 100% conversion of FA into CO2 and H2 with a remarkable initial turnover frequency (TOFinitial) of 4,892 h-1 and a low activation energy (Ea) of 28.5 kJ mol-1 without additive at 298 K. The work proposes a co-functionalization strategy to reasonably design supports for heterogeneous catalysts and may be extended to develop other multi-functionalized supports with different compositions and nanostructures.
BRAND PERSONALITY AND REVISIT INTENTION: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF TOURISTS’ SELF-IMAGE CONGRUITY
Authors: Nguyen Duc Thang , Nguyen Thi Thu Huong , Nguyen Kieu Oanh , Pham Thi Thanh Hang , Nguyen Thu Huong
Published: May 2023

Purpose – Brand personality plays an important role in the development of tourists’ self-image congruence and revisit intention. This paper attempts to shed light on the relationship between brand personality and self-image congruence and revisit intention through a quantitative analysis. Design – Data were collected from 496 Vietnamese tourists who visited the top five tourist sites in Vietnam, including Ha Long, Phu Quoc, Sapa, Nha Trang, and Hoi An. Methodology – By using SEM in AMOS version 24 CFA was performed to test the the overall measurement model. Findings – Multivariate data analysis demonstrated that five dimensions of brand personalitỵ (Excitement, Sincerity, Sophistication, Competence, and Ruggedness) have a positive effect on self-image congruence and revisit intention. While excitement appears to be most helpful for developing self-image congruence, sincerity has the highest benefit for increasing revisit intention, sincerity has the highest utility for increasing revisit intention. In addition, revisit intention is most influenced by excitement and least influenced by sophistication through selfimage congruence. Originality of the research – The findings highlight the important role of attributes associated with tourist destinations. Managers in the tourism sector should be familiar with these characteristics in order to position or strengthen their destination’s brand with the aim of delivering to each tourist group a customized experience that resonate with their shared values. The insights provided by this paper also have important implications for travel companies in the gradual recovery of the country’s smoke-free industry under the conditions of the COVID -19 pandemic
Vineyard floor management intensity impacts soil health indicators and plant diversity across South Australian viticultural landscapes
Authors: Kesser Merek M. , Cavagnaro Timothy R. , De Bei Roberta , Collins Cassandra
Published: May 2023

Throughout the last thirty years, major shifts in vineyard floor management have been observed. Challenges initially posed by intensive tillage included high rates of soil erosion and the degeneration of soil structure and soil organic matter, which lead viticulturists to depend more heavily on herbicide use as an effective weed control strategy. However, an increase in herbicide persistence and toxicity in water, soils, and grapevines, increasing resistance of common weeds; and pressure from consumers and regulators to reduce their use is directing a shift towards an overall reduction in herbicide usage. This has led to more frequent tillage to manage vegetation in vineyards, while in some instances, cultural practices including slashing and animal grazing are used solely or in conjunction. However, little is known about the holistic effects of these varying practices on vineyard soils and biodiversity across landscapes in Australia. Thus, to comparatively assess the environmental impacts of different floor management practices, soil health indicators and plant dynamics were seasonally measured in the mid- and under-vine rows at twenty-four vineyard sites and four native sites in the Barossa Valley, Eden Valley, and McLaren Vale, all located in South Australia, where different intensities of floor management were implemented. Vineyard sites were categorised based on the frequency of herbicide and/or tillage passes particularly in the under-vine area into Low (no annual management passes), Medium (one annual management pass), and High (two to four annual management passes) intensity groups. Findings revealed similarities in the vineyard mid-rows across the management intensities, yet the under-vine rows displayed many differences; in particular, there were more plant species, higher plant coverage, and greater plant biomass in the Low management intensity group. Furthermore, as management intensity decreased, the relative richness of ruderal plant species also decreased, giving way to a plant community mainly comprised of slow-growing, perennial Poaceae and Fabaceae species in the Low-intensity management group. These differences in plant dynamics drove a suite of soil responses including faster water infiltration, higher soil ammonium-N and total nitrogen, and a tendency of higher soil gravimetric water content at the time of sampling. These results suggest that after an initial period of establishing these more extensive vineyard floor management practices, low levels of soil disturbance in the under-vine rows may contribute positively to improving natural ecosystem synergy and functionality between soil and plants. Therefore, our findings lend insights into how the varying intensity of floor management practices, rather than differing management ideologies per se, across a viticultural landscape can be intrinsic supporters of agroecosystem resilience under South Australian conditions.
A Study on the Variation of Network Language
Authors: Huiying Zhang , Xiaoxue Li
Published: May 2023

With the development of the Internet, network language has received more and more attention. As a language variant, network language has its own characteristics different from traditional language, such as simplicity and interest. This study aims to explore the characteristics, reasons and social functions of network language variation. From the perspective of sociolinguistics, this paper finds that the characteristics of the variation of network language involve three aspects: vocabulary variation, grammar variation and pragmatics variation. Besides, this study also finds out the social reasons and personal psychological reasons that lead to the variation of network language. Finally, three social functions of network language variation are discussed: marking function, entertainment function and commercial function.
Integrating Chinese Culture into Middle School English Teaching by Telling China’s Stories Well in English
Authors: Juan Wang , Xintong Tian , Xinyu Li , Cai Chen , Yingying Wang , Yujie Zhang
Published: May 2023

With continuous globalization, the relationship between language and culture has undergone new changes. English has become an international lingua franca and a means for communicators to express local culture in cross-cultural communication. Today, as different cultures are increasingly intertwined, China now needs to present itself and tell its story to the world, which is the call of The Times for mutual learning and common development among civilizations around the world. It is also a realistic call for building confidence in Chinese culture and educating people through political and moral education under the great changes that have never been seen in a century. Facing the new requirements of educational development in this era, English teaching in middle schools must undertake the mission of cultivating socialist successors who have an international vision and a sense of community of human destiny.
The Microbiome of Osteoarthritic Hip and Knee Joints
Authors: Goswami Karan , Clarkson Samuel , Tipton Craig , Phillips Caleb D. , Dennis Douglas A. , Klatt Brian A. , O’Malley Michael , Smith Eric L. , Gililland Jeremy , Pelt Christopher E. , Peters Christopher L. , Malkani Arthur L. , Palumbo Brian T. , Lyons Steven T. , Bernasek Thomas L. , Minter Jon , Goyal Nitin , Purtill William , McDonald James F. , Cross Michael B. , Prieto Hernan A. , Lee Gwo-Chin , Hansen Erik N. , Bini Stefano A. , Ward Derek T. , Zhao Neil , Shohat Noam , Higuera Carlos A. , Nam Dennis , Della Valle Craig J. , Parvizi Javad ,   on behalf of The Orthopedic Genomics Workgroup
Published: May 2023

Background:

Recent advances in high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies have made it possible to characterize the microbial profile in anatomical sites previously assumed to be sterile. We used this approach to explore the microbial composition within joints of osteoarthritic patients.

Methods:

This prospective multicenter study recruited 113 patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty between 2017 and 2019. Demographics and prior intra-articular injections were noted. Matched synovial fluid, tissue, and swab specimens were obtained and shipped to a centralized laboratory for testing. Following DNA extraction, microbial 16S-rRNA sequencing was performed.

Results:

Comparisons of paired specimens indicated that each was a comparable measure for microbiological sampling of the joint. Swab specimens were modestly different in bacterial composition from synovial fluid and tissue. The 5 most abundant genera were Escherichia, Cutibacterium, Staphylococcus, Acinetobacter, and Pseudomonas. Although sample size varied, the hospital of origin explained a significant portion (18.5%) of the variance in the microbial composition of the joint, and corticosteroid injection within 6 months before arthroplasty was associated with elevated abundance of several lineages.

Conclusions:

The findings revealed that prior intra-articular injection and the operative hospital environment may influence the microbial composition of the joint. Furthermore, the most common species observed in this study were not among the most common in previous skin microbiome studies, suggesting that the microbial profiles detected are not likely explained solely by skin contamination. Further research is needed to determine the relationship between the hospital and a “closed” microbiome environment. These findings contribute to establishing the baseline microbial signal and identifying contributing variables in the osteoarthritic joint, which will be valuable as a comparator in the contexts of infection and long-term arthroplasty success.

Level of Evidence:

Diagnostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
A Torn Discoid Lateral Meniscus Impacts Lower-Limb Alignment Regardless of Age
Authors: Lei Kai , Liu Liming , Yang Liu , Guo Lin , Fu Dejie
Published: May 2023

Background:

A discoid lateral meniscus (DLM) is more prone to tear, and treatment of this condition is challenging. The purpose of the present study was to investigate (1) whether a torn DLM is associated with more varus alignment than a torn semilunar lateral meniscus (SLM) and (2) whether the lower-limb alignment associated with a torn DLM changes with age.

Methods:

Consecutive patients who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery for a torn lateral meniscus were included. Patients with a torn DLM (confirmed on arthroscopy) were allocated to the DLM group; those with a torn SLM were allocated to the SLM group. After strict screening according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 436 and 423 patients were included in the DLM and SLM groups, respectively. The mechanical axis deviation (MAD), hip-knee-ankle angle (HKA), mechanical lateral distal femoral angle, and medial proximal tibial angle were compared between the 2 groups after propensity score matching. Additionally, the correlation of the HKA and MAD with age was evaluated within the DLM group.

Results:

After propensity score matching, all baseline characteristics were well balanced between the 2 groups. The DLM group had significantly more varus alignment than the SLM group (MAD: 3.6 mm ± 9.6 mm versus 1.1 mm ± 10.3 mm, respectively, p = 0.001; HKA: 179.1° ± 2.9° versus 179.9° ± 3.0°, respectively, p = 0.001). Within the DLM group, the MAD (R = 0.10, p = 0.032) and HKA (R = −0.13, p = 0.007) had a weak correlation with age.

Conclusions:

Patients with a torn DLM had more varus knee alignment than those with a torn SLM, and this trend did not increase with age after minimizing the effects of osteoarthritis. Therefore, surgical treatment may not be appropriate for asymptomatic DLM.

Level of Evidence:

Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Hekimlerin Tanı Koymasını Zorlaştıran Faktörlerin AHP ile Tespit Edilmesine Yönelik Bir Araştırma
Authors: AKALIN Betül , DEMİRBAŞ Mehmet Beşir
Published: May 2023

Doğru tanı koymak hem hekimlik mesleği hem de hastanın sağlığı açısından oldukça önemlidir. Bu kapsamda tanı koyma sürecinde hekim hastada rahatsızlığa sebep olan şikayetlerinin sebebini ortaya koyabilmek için hastadan bir dizi tetkik istemektedir. Hastalık öyküsünün tam anlamıyla aktarılamaması ve gereksiz tetkik gibi durumlar hem zaman hem de ekonomik kayıp anlamına gelmektedir. Hasta ile hekim arasında yaşanabilecek iletişim sorunları tanı koymada problem yaşanmasına sebep olabilmektedir. Bu çerçevede çalışmanın amacı hekimlerin, hastaya tanı koyma sürecinde yaşadıkları zorlukların tespit ve önceliklendirilmesinin yapılmasıdır. Bu amaçla çalışmada sistematik derleme yapılarak sekiz ana kriter oluşturulmuş bu kriterler, çok kriterli karar verme yöntemlerinden biri olan Analitik Hiyerarşi Süreci yöntemi ile önceliklendirilmiştir. Bu kapsamda AHP anketi oluşturularak, beşi deneme grubu, beşi Gaziantep ve 10’u İstanbul’da görev yapan toplamda 20 hekime uygulanmıştır. Anket bulguları dikkate alındığında Gaziantep ve İstanbul’da görev yapan hekimlerin öncelik sıralaması arasında farklılıklar olduğu görülmüştür.
Türkiye’de İkinci El Otomobil Fiyatlarını Etkileyen Faktörlerin İncelenmesi
Authors: DAYI Faruk , HASANOĞLU Tuğba
Published: May 2023

Otomotiv sektörü dünya ekonomisinde önemli bir paya sahiptir. Son yıllarda ülkemiz döviz piyasasında görülen ani ve sert yükselişler otomobil fiyatlarının da yükselmesine neden olmuştur. İkinci el otomobil fiyatlarının yükselmesinde etkili olan birçok faktör vardır. Çalışmanın amacı ikinci el otomobillerin fiyatlarını etkileyen faktörleri ve asimetrik bilginin varlığını incelemektir. Önceki çalışmalarda ikinci el otomobil fiyatlarını etkileyen makroekonomik faktörlerin araştırıldığı görülmektedir. Bu çalışmada farklı olarak otomobil fiyatlarını etkileyen mikro faktörler incelenmektedir. Türkiye’deki 6 bin 262 adet ikinci el otomobil çalışmanın örneklemini oluşmaktadır. Otomobilin markası, vites türü, yakıt türü, mülkiyet durumu, ek donanım bilgisi, hasar bilgisi gibi birçok bağımsız değişkenden oluşan model çoklu regresyon ve lojistik regresyon yöntemleri ile analiz edilmiştir. Otomobil markası ve çekiş türü ikinci el otomobil fiyatlarını etkileyen en önemli faktörler olduğu bulgulanmıştır. Hasar bilgisi, ek donanım bilgisi ve mülkiyet durumunun ikinci el otomobil fiyatlarını etkilemediği tespit edilmiştir. Türkiye’de ikinci el otomobil piyasasında asimetrik bilginin olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Factores asociados a la percepción de riesgo ocupacional en médicos y enfermeras de establecimientos de salud del Perú
Authors:   , Mendez Maturrano Alvaro Nicolas , Perales San Miguel Jose Luis
Published: May 2023

Objetivo: Determinar los factores asociados a la percepción de riesgo ocupacional en enfermeros y médicos de establecimientos de salud del Perú, durante el año 2016. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal de análisis de datos secundarios de la Encuesta Nacional de Satisfacción de Usuarios en Salud (ENSUSALUD) 2016. La variable principal fue la percepción de riesgo ocupacional. Como posibles factores asociados se incluyeron variables sociodemográficas y variables relacionadas a la exposición a riesgos laborales como la condición de salud y la violencia sufrida durante el trabajo. Para evaluar las diferencias según los niveles de percepción de riesgo ocupacional (bajo, medio y alto) se emplearon las pruebas de Ji cuadrado y T de Student. Para cuantificar la asociación entre los posibles factores y la variable principal se realizó un análisis de regresión ordinal. Resultados: Los niveles de percepción de riesgo ocupacional resultaron semejantes entre enfermeros y médicos. Las horas de trabajo semanal, tener un accidente de trabajo previo y recibir equipos de protección resultaron ser factores relacionados a la percepción de riesgo ocupacional en los enfermeros. La edad, la institución de procedencia, tener una especialidad, tener una enfermedad crónica y recibir capacitaciones en riesgo laboral resultaron ser factores relacionados a la percepción de riesgo ocupacional en los médicos. Conclusiones: En Perú, los niveles de percepción de riesgo ocupacional en enfermeros y médicos son semejantes. Sin embargo, los factores asociados difieren según la profesión. Es necesario realizar más estudios sobre este tema, tomando en consideración los factores asociados hallados en esta investigación.
Asociación entre cuatro criterios del fenotipo de fragilidad según Fried y el Síndrome de Riesgo Cognitivo Motor
Authors:   , Pajares Ramirez Luis Fernando , Pajuelo Vasquez Renzo Enrique
Published: May 2023

La fragilidad es una condición de alta prevalencia en los adultos mayores, según el fenotipo de Fried, esta se define como la presencia de tres o más de los siguientes criterios: debilidad, pérdida de peso involuntaria de 4.5 kg o más en el último año, agotamiento, velocidad de marcha lenta y actividad física baja. El Síndrome de riesgo cognitivo motor (SRCM) es un síndrome caracterizado por velocidad de marcha lenta, ausencia de demencia establecida o alteración de la movilidad y la presencia de queja subjetiva de la memoria. El estudio tiene como objetivo determinar la asociación entre la presencia de alguno de los cuatro criterios del fenotipo de fragilidad de Fried y el desarrollo de SRCM en adultos mayores de 60 años atendidos en el servicio de geriatría del Centro Médico Naval Callao, Perú entre los años 2010 y 2015. Se analizaron un total de datos de 1294 adultos mayores según los siguientes criterios de selección: variables principales completas, ausencia de demencia establecida, la ausencia de discapacidad de movilidad determinado por el índice Barthel, un indicador de baja velocidad de marcha y la queja subjetiva de memoria a través del Cuestionario de Estado Mental Portátil Corto (SPMSQ). Luego del análisis ajustado se determinó que la probabilidad de tener SRCM en aquellos con baja actividad física representaba 2.47 veces más que la de aquellos con actividad física moderada e intensa. Adicionalmente, se halló que, en aquellos con síntomas depresivos, la debilidad constituyó un factor protector en el desarrollo de SRCM.
Multimorbilidad relacionada con la duración y calidad del sueño en adultos de 30 a 69 años en una zona semiurbana de Tumbes
Authors:   , Marroquín Cósar Ruth Esperanza , Méndez Flores Jhonatan Jesús
Published: May 2023

Objetivo: Evaluar si la duración y la calidad del sueño varían según la presencia de multimorbilidad. Métodos: Análisis secundario de datos de un estudio de base poblacional, que incluyó una población adulta entre 30 a 69 años residentes de una zona semiurbana de Tumbes. La duración (normal, corta o prolongada) y la calidad (buena o mala) del sueño fueron nuestras variables resultado, mientras que la exposición fue la multimorbilidad (2 o más enfermedades crónicas). Se construyeron modelos de regresión de Poisson crudos y ajustados para evaluar la asociación de interés, y se reportaron razones de prevalencia (RP) e intervalos de confianza al 95% (IC del 95%). Resultados: Se analizaron datos de 1607 sujetos, edad media 48,2 (DE: 10,6) y 809 (50,3%) mujeres. La multimorbilidad estuvo presente en 634 (39,5 %; IC del 95 %: 37,1 %–41,9 %) de los sujetos, mientras que 193 (12,1 %, IC del 95 %: 10,5 %–13,7 %) tenían sueño corto, 131 (8,2 %, IC del 95 %: 6,9%–9,6%) sueño prolongado y 312 (19,5%; IC 95%: 17,5%–21,5%) tenían mala calidad del sueño. En el modelo multivariable, la multimorbilidad se asoció con una duración prolongada del sueño (PR = 1,45; IC del 95 %: 1,03–2,04) y mala calidad del sueño (PR = 2,04, IC del 95 %: 1,65–2,52). Conclusiones: La multimorbilidad se asoció con una duración del sueño prolongada, pero no corta, y con una mala calidad del sueño. Nuestros resultados sugieren evaluar los patrones de sueño entre sujetos con multimorbilidad.