bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Extraction and Partial Characterization of Lunatin from Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.)
Authors: Nafi' Ahmad , Belgis Maria , Fridannisa Aisyah
Published: August 2021

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.) contains a lectin called lunatin which is an antinutrient with antioxidant, antifungal, and antiproliferative properties. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of different processing of Lima bean seeds, namely crushed dry seeds, Lima bean flour, and Modified Legume Flour (MOLEF). In addition, it delved into the differences resulting from different extraction temperatures (27ºC, 40ºC, and 50ºC) on the lunatin extract obtained. The results show that the total protein in dry seeds, flour and MOLEF Lima beans are 23.18%, 24.20% and 17.12%, respectively. The molecular weight of lunatin detected is 30.25 kDa; The highest antioxidant activity, marked at 83.58% , is obtained by lunatin extract from samples of crushed dried Lima beans, with an extraction temperature of 50ºC, while the lowest activity, 45.97%, is indicated by lunatin extract from MOLEF samples of Lima beans, with extraction temperature of 40ºC. Temperature variations in general do not affect the protein bands detectable. Likewise, the antioxidant activity also does not show antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger.
Functional Properties of Adlay Flour (Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. Ma-yuen) Resulting from Modified Durations of Fermentation Using Rhizopus oligosporus
Authors: Masahid Ardiyan Dwi , Belgis Maria , Agesti Helyas Vintan
Published: August 2021

Adlay is a nutritious grain that has the potential as an alternative food because it has a high protein and fat content of 14.10% and 7.90%, respectively. The use of Adlay as flour still has a weakness, namely the functional properties of Adlay flour such as low swelling power. One way to improve the characteristics of Adlay flour is by fermentation using Rhizopus oligosporus. The fermentation duration is the time that allows changes in the characteristics of the flour due to the fermentation. This study aims to determine the effect of differences in fermentation duration using Rhizopus oligosporus on the physical, chemical, and functional characteristics of Adlay flour produced from fermented Adlay seeds. This study used one factor, namely the lengths of fermentation for 0, 12, 24, 30, 36 and 48 hours. The analysis in this study included whiteness, yield, pH, water content, ash content, protein content, fat content, carbohydrate content, swelling power and solubility, oil holding capacity (OHC) and water holding capacity (WHC). The results have shown that the longer the fermentation duration the lower rate of whiteness, pH, yield, water content, fat content, and carbohydrate content will become, while some functional properties of Adlay flour become better with increasing values of ash content, protein content, swelling power, solubility, Oil Holding Capacity (OHC), and Water Holding Capacity (WHC).
THE VIEWS OF THE WOMEN ACTIVISTS IN SRI LANKA ON THE VALIDITY OF WALĪ IN A MARRIAGE: A JURISTIC ANALYSIS
Authors: Fowzul Mohamed Buhary
Published: September 2021

The women activists in Sri Lanka, namely the Muslim Women Research and Action Forum (MWRAF) advocate for reform in the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act of Sri Lanka (MMDA). Nonetheless, since the Shāfiʿī Madhhab is predominant in Sri Lanka, the All-Ceylon Jam-e-athul Ulama (ACJU) - the mainstream organization of the jurists in Sri Lanka refutes the demands of the MWRAF. Consequently, there has been a deadlock over the years between the MWRAF and the ACJU. Hence, this research aims to analyse the critiques of the MWRAF regarding the validity of Walī (legal guardian) in a marriage and the responses of the ACJU. Accordingly, it explores the arguments of the women activists and their justifications such as the prioritisation of the opinions of the Ḥanafī jurists, refusal of the Ḥadīths regarding the Walī and the claim that the Ḥadīths regarding the Walī are contradictory to the Qur’an. Moreover, it analyses the coercion of matured and unmatured bride. Since this is a juristic analysis, it draws on the Quran, the Ḥadīths and the opinions of the classical and the modern jurists. Finally, this research finds that the critiques of the women activists are against the majority opinion of the jurists and proves that validating the marriage without Walī cause detrimental effects in the Muslim Community of Sri Lanka. Hence, this research enlightens the women activists regarding validity of Walī in a marriage providing the persuasive evidence from the divine texts and the prominent jurists.
Homilia e realidade: elementos constitutivos da pregação homilética
Authors: Alvarenga Marcel Gustavo
Published: September 2021

Este artigo tem como objeto formal a pregação cristã e objeto material a homilia litúrgica. A questão é a avaliação negativa das homilias litúrgicas, embora a homilia signifique um avanço da reforma litúrgica do Concílio Ecumênico Vaticano II, pois ela havia praticamente desaparecido do contexto litúrgico e se transformado em pregação de púlpito fora da missa. Porém, infelizmente, as homilias redundaram em uma prática insatisfatória ou, por vezes, negativa. Isto tem se constituído um problema grave para a Igreja e para o rito litúrgico. Retomaremos as orientações dos Papas Bento XVI e Francisco para atualizar nossas reflexões e apontar pistas para a solução do problema. Para isso, levaremos em consideração três elementos constitutivos apresentados na Instrução Geral do Missal Romano, a saber: Palavra, mistério e vida dos ouvintes. Nosso parecer é que, ao ponderar esses elementos, é possível fazer com que a homilia cumpra sua função mistagógica e atualize o anúncio da fé na vida de quem a escute.
Teologia e Pandemia
Authors: Marchini Welder Lancieri
Published: September 2021

Editorial de PqTeo, v. 4, n. 7 (2021).
Itinerários da Esperança: uma hermenêutica da realidade pandêmica à luz da trilogia cinematográfica O Senhor dos Anéis
Authors: Souza Letícia Alves Duarte de
Published: September 2021

No ano de dois mil e vinte, o mundo se viu de portas fechadas devido à pandemia que se instalara. Enquanto milhares de pessoas não conseguiam respirar, o planeta respirava diante destas portas que se encontravam fechadas. A crise social tornou-se ainda mais evidente e junto a tudo isto, o medo e a desesperança que nos afligiam ao vermos e sentirmos a morte de tantas pessoas. Porém, a esperança é um sentimento intrínseco do ser humano. Se existimos, então possuímos esperança mesmo que esta esteja perto do fim. No cristianismo, a esperança está ligada diretamente a morte e ressurreição de Jesus Cristo. Sendo assim, fazendo uso da literatura fantástica de J. R. R. Tolkien, especificamente em O Senhor dos Anéis, com base nos filmes, este artigo propõe-se a apresentar a esperança nesta obra, traçando um paralelo a realidade pandêmica em que nos encontramos, além dos elementos teológicos que se fazem presente no estudo da escatologia da esperança.
Pyometra in Puma (Puma concolor Linnaeus, 1771) – case report
Authors: H. F. Teixeira Rodrigo , Mota da Costa André Luiz , Grego Caiaffa Mayara , Lincoln Silva Maraya , Pires Silveira Juliana , F. da S. M. Camargo Thais , Candido Cotes Lourenço , Pellegrini Peçanha Marcela
Published: September 2021

Pyometra in felines may present with a vaginal discharge or no vaginal discharge, depending on the opening of the uterine cervix. The most obvious clinical signs of a closed uterine cervix pyometra are loss of appetite, apathy, lethargy, polydipsia, polyuria, hyperthermia and abdominal enlargement. The veterinary approach depends on numerous factors, but the patient is invariably submitted to an ovariohysterectomy. This case report discusses a puma (Puma concolor), aged over 16 years and under human care in a zoo in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, with clinical suspicion of closed pyometra. The patient underwent ultrasound examination, laboratory analysis and an ovariohysterectomy. The animal recovered well and returned to the display enclosure at the zoo.
A comparison of antenatal prediction models for vaginal birth after caesarean section
Authors: Lau Hester Chang Qi , Kwek Michelle E-Jyn , Tan Ilka , Mathur Manisha , Wright Ann
Published: August 2021

ABSTRACT Introduction: An antenatal scoring system for vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) categorises patients into a low or high probability of successful vaginal delivery. It enables counselling and preparation before labour starts. The current study aims to evaluate the role of Grobman nomogram and the Kalok scoring system in predicting VBAC success in Singapore. Methods: This is a retrospective study on patients of gestational age 37 weeks 0 day to 41 weeks 0 day who underwent a trial of labour after 1 caesarean section between September 2016 and September 2017 was conducted. Two scoring systems were used to predict VBAC success, a nomogram by Grobman et al. in 2007 and an additive model by Kalok et al. in 2017. Results: A total of 190 patients underwent a trial of labour after caesarean section, of which 103 (54.2%) were successful. The Kalok scoring system (AUC [area under the curve] 0.740) was a better predictive model than Grobman nomogram (AUC 0.664). Patient’s age odds ratio [OR] 0.915, 95% CI [confidence interval] 0.844–0.992), body mass index at booking (OR 0.902, 95% CI 0.845–0.962), and history of successful VBAC (OR 4.755, 95% CI 1.248–18.120) were important factors in predicting VBAC. Conclusion: Neither scoring system was perfect in predicting VBAC among local women. Further customisation of the scoring system to replace ethnicity with the 4 races of Singapore can be made to improve its sensitivity. The factors identified in this study serve as a foundation for developing a population-specific antenatal scoring system for Singapore women who wish to have a trial of VBAC. Keywords: Antenatal scoring system, caesarean section, obstetrics and gynaecology, trial of labour after caesarean section, vaginal birth after caesarean section
Prediction Equation for Spirometric Parameters in Cairo Governorate Adult Population
Authors: Abdelzaher Omar M. A. , Salem Gamal A. , Elmaraghy Ashraf A.
Published: August 2021

Context: Spirometry is the most common one used in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with different lung diseases. Prediction equations developed in one set of the population may not apply to a different set of populations.

Aim: This work aimed to develop prediction equations for spirometry pulmonary function parameters in a sample of the adult Egyptian population in the Cairo governorate. The secondary aim was to compare our derived equations of pulmonary function with international reference figures used in our spirometric lab facilities.

Methods: This observational cross-sectional population-based study was carried out at Embaba Chest Hospital upon 610 normal healthy subjects, aged between 20 - 45 years old. All subjects were subjected to history, clinical examination, and pulmonary function tests. These subjects were randomly selected in a cluster from registration records in different official health care facilities or community health centers. Subjects from records were invited by calling through land phone, cell phone, or e-mails. This study compared the international reference figures of mean predicted spirometry values with our derived predicted values of lung function parameters.

Results: The predicted equations for FEV1 were [(3.429+(-0.028*Age)+(-0.017*weight)+(0.018*height)], and [1.238+(-0.005*Age)+(-0.006*weight)+(0.014*height)] for males and females respectively. The predicted equations for FVC were [4.556+(-0.016*Age)+(-0.012*weight)+(0.01*height)], and [2.494+(-0.009*Age)+(-0.005*weight)+(0.0100*height)] for males and females respectively. It was found that the Egyptian predicted mean values were within the lower limit of normal LLN and upper limit normal ULN when each of these prediction equations was used.  These results were higher than US population with regards to FEV1 4.089(0.498) Vs 3.88(0.04) [p<0.001] in males, but non-significant in females 2.865 (0.171) Vs2.85 (0.33) [p0.449]. FVC was found statistically higher in Egyptian population in female gender 3.513(0.164) Vs 3.36(0.33) [p<0.001] and non-significant difference in males 4.743(0.31) Vs 4.74(0.36) [p0.932] compared to US population. Besides, there were considerable differences between Omani and Jordanian populations and Egyptian populations, on the other hand regarding FEV1 and FEF 25-75% in the male gender.

Conclusion: The Linear regression equations had a direct linear correlation with height and inverse linear correlation with age. The implemented reference values utilized in our lab's facilities are particularly suited with the present study’s derived predicted lung function equation. In addition, equations had diverse determination coefficients from those reported by authors in adult Omani and Jordanian populations.
Predicting the Third Wave over the Footsteps of Spanish FLU
Authors:   M.Sc. Applied Genetics, Indian Academy Degree College-Autonomous, under Bangalore North University, Birla Siddharth
Published: August 2021

It’s been more than a year since COVID-19 is creating havoc all over the world. We have been through two waves since its outbreak in 2019. If we go some 100 years back, we find something that was more or less equally intense in the past called as the ‘Spanish flu’ also known as the ‘1918-19 influenza pandemic’, that infected around 500 million people of which 50 million lost their lives. On a closer look at both the pandemics, there are lot of similarities with regards to its outbreak, spread and mortality rates. This creates suspicion that just like the third wave of Spanish flu, there might be the third wave of COVID-19 too.
Cannabis as an Alternative Treatment for 11 Medical Conditions: a Literature Review
Authors:   Satit Patumwan Demonstration school, Bangkok, Thailand, Noppawat Thitisublert
Published: September 2021

Over the past years, the use of medical cannabis is becoming of interest in the medical world. It has been recognized as an alternative treatment and has been legalized in many countries for medical purposes. Although there have been numerous claims of what cannabis can do, conclusive findings regarding its properties remain elusive. While access to cannabis is high, information accessible to consumers is still limited. Countless past studies have been done on cannabis’ effect on health issues. Hence, the purpose of this literature review was to conclude and summarize the past findings on the therapeutic effect of cannabis, focusing on the Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD), on the following medical conditions; chronic pain, opioid use disorder (OUD), obesity, sleep disorders, cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychosis, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Parkinson’s disease (PD), and Alzheimer’s disease. The risks of cannabis consumption for these issues were also identified. The results suggested that cannabis has the ability to assist in chronic pain, OUD, sleeping disorders, and Alzheimer’s disease. Regarding PTSD, psychosis, and TBI, there have been findings only about CBD which showed a beneficial effect on the diseases. It could not be concluded that cannabis can be used to treat obesity, cancer, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease due to limited evidence. The majority of the studies also demonstrated that high doses of CBD and low doses of THC should be used to maximize benefits. More clinical trials and research need to be conducted as there are research gaps and insufficient information in various subjects.
Community Organizational Supervision System in Indonesia
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Sultan Agung Islamic University Semarang, Indonesia, Wahyuningsih Sri Endah
Published: August 2021

As a state of law as well as a democratic state, Indonesia guarantees and protects the right to freely express opinions and the right to organize in society. This in the end becomes the basis for every member of the community to be free to establish an Ormas. The freedom to establish these mass organizations in its development is not controlled due to the absence of real government control and supervision. This has resulted in many mass organizations being born into thugs and illegal organizations. This study aims to analyse the current system of supervision of mass organizations in Indonesia, the weaknesses in the current implementation of mass organizations, and the ideal reconstruction of a system of supervision of mass organizations capable of realizing a just law of mass organizations. The research in this dissertation uses the sociological juridical method. As for the results of the research conducted, it can be found that the current implementation of normative supervision has not been effective, as evidenced by the large number of problematic and prohibited mass organizations, weaknesses in the supervision of mass organizations in the community due to a legal vacuum in the regulation of supervision of mass organizations, so it is necessary to reconstruct values by conducting supervision and education. regarding the goals of mass organizations and the goals of the state and nation as well as legal reconstruction in the form of adding provisions for the supervision of mass organizations in the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 16 of 2017.
Professionals unprepared: A critical appraisal of social work practice at the Drugs Abuse Rehabilitation Centres in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Authors: Ahmad Shakeel , Bano Abida
Published: September 2021

Social work is a practice-based profession that facilitates, enables, and rehabilitates the neglected segments of society facing various issues, including substance abuse. However, social workers' efficiency in substance use rehabilitation is constrained by several factors. Pakistan follows the imported theoretical models of social work, which face enormous challenges during implementation for lacking contextual understanding. This study examines professional social workers' role to examine the challenges in providing institutional service delivery in substance (drugs) abuse treatment centres in Pakistan. The study found that the social work theory and practice gap hurts services delivery in Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Centres through qualitative approaches. Training in social work theory does not adequately equip the students to provide the required social services at the drugs rehabilitation centres. Donor-driven social work drives and demotivated social workers testify to the mismatch between social work theory and practice. Indigenous philanthropy models and broadening institutional support could remedy the situation.
Treatment of Alcohol Dependence in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Department of Psychiatry and Addiction, Azerbaijan State Advanced Training Institute for Doctors named by A Aliyev, Baku City, U Chagibekov Street, 46/50, F. 1. Baku P.O. AZ0010, Azerbaijan Republic, Aliyev Nadir A
Published: August 2021

Objective: The literature on psychiatric disorders associated with the coronavirus pandemic is scarce. In publications, indicate increased alcohol misuse. However, there is not treatment of alcohol dependence in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic Materials and Methods: This was a double-blind trial for patients diagnosed with DSM-5 for of alcohol dependence. Eligible 100 participants all men to meeting the DSM-5 criteria alcohol dependence. Results: As shown by catamiasis (12 months), among the patients treated with IF, (50 people), 5 had short-term breakdowns associated with exposure to microsocial causes. Among the patients who received disulfiram (50 people), all had cases of relapse. Conclusion: The clinical, neuroendocrine and immune data demonstrate the high efficacy of the use of interferon in alcoholics. The mechanisms of the drug action are under discussion
Pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Berbasis Etnosains untuk Mengembangkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Sari Susi Purnama , Mapuah Siti , Sunaryo Ivandha
Published: September 2021

This research refers to the lack of students' critical thinking skills in science subjects. This is caused by passive teacher learning because it still dominates learning activities and the lack of students paying attention to the environment in socio-culture. Peethnoscience learning teaches science which is contained in local wisdom in society, in this case, learning about local culture can improve students' critical thinking skills. It will need ethnoscience directly could observing learning about the culture as a learning environment in the learning process in elementary schools, so that students can identify scientific problems and explain phenomena scientifically. This research aims to analyze about important role of ethnoscience-based Natural Science learning to develop the thinking skills of elementary school students. Type the research method used was the literature review method (literature review). Data collection techniques in this study are from various sources, namely articles and scientific journals that come from google scholar and Scopus. The conclusion of this study ethnoscience-based learning encourages students to think critically through mental activity, it's using ethnoscience-based science learning that can support students to develop abilities in response to information received by considering all aspects related to that information.

Abstrak

Penelitian ini merujuk pada kurangnya kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa pada mata pelajaran IPA. Hal tersebut disebabkan oleh pembelajaran guru yang pasif karena masih mendominasi kegitan pembelajaran dan kurangnya siswa dalam memperhatikan lingkungan pada sosial budaya. Pembelajaran etnosains mengajarkan Ilmu Pengetahuan yang didalamnya terkandung pada kearifan lokal di masyarakat,dalam hal ini pembelajaran tentang budaya lokal dapat meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa. Maka diperlukannya etnosains yang secara langsung dapat mengamati pembelajaran tentang budaya sebagai lingkungan belajar dalam proses pembelajaran di sekolah dasar, agar siswa dapat mengidentifikasi masalah keilmuan dan menjelaskan fenomena secara ilmiah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis tentang pentingnya peranan pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam berbasis etnosains untuk mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir siswa sekolah dasar. Jenis metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode tinjauan pustaka (literature review). Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah berbagai sumber yaitu artikel dan jurnal ilmiah yang berasal dari google scholar dan scopus. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah pembelajaran berbasis etnosains mendorong siswa untuk berpikir kritis melalui aktivitas mental, oleh karena itu penggunaan pembelajaran IPA berbasis etnosains dapat mendukung siswa untuk mengembangkan kemampuannya dalam menanggapi informasi yang diterima dengan mempertimbangkan semua aspek yang berkaitan dengan informasi tersebut.
Gerçekçi Matematik Eğitiminin Ondalık Gösterimler Öğretiminde 5. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Başarısına Etkisi
Authors: KARATAŞ Kübra , AKSOY Nuri Can , ÇAKMAK Devrim
Published: August 2021

Bu araştırmanın amacı, gerçekçi matematik eğitimi yaklaşımının ortaokul 5.sınıf ondalık gösterimler konusundaki akademik başarı üzerine etkisinin incelenmesidir. Araştırmada tamamlayıcı karma yöntem ve kolay ulaşılabilir durum örnekleme yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma grubunu Gaziantep ilinde bir devlet ortaokulunun 5. sınıf düzeyinde 56 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen Ondalık Gösterim Başarı Testi ve Görüşme Formu kullanılmıştır. Uygulamalar 4 hafta süreyle haftada 5 ders saati olarak 20 saat sürmüştür. Uygulama öncesinde ön test, sonrasında son test ve uygulamadan 8 hafta sonra kalıcılık testi olarak Ondalık Gösterim Başarı Testi uygulanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda deney ve kontrol gruplarının ondalık gösterimlere ilişkin ön test başarı düzeylerinin istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık göstermediği, uygulama sonrası son test sonuçlarında ise her iki grubun ondalık gösterimler konusunda başarılarının arttığı ancak gerçekçi matematik eğitimi ile ders işlenen deney grubundaki öğrencilerin başarı durumlarının, mevcut öğretim yöntemi ile derslerin işlendiği kontrol grubuna göre anlamlı düzeyde daha fazla arttığı saptanmıştır. Kalıcılık testi sonuçlarında ise iki grubun başarı düzeyleri arasında istatiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık bulunamamıştır.
EARLIER DETECTION OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE USING IMAGE PROCESSING AND MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS WITH GRAPH THEORY
Authors: Naidu D.J. Samatha , Reddy﻿ G. Anand Kumar
Published: August 2021

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the brain disease which is irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease but we prevent it’s by early detection. In existing work, limited with Alzheimer’s are irreversible, effect on daily activities, high memory loss and reducing the size of brain, etc. previous works focused on 2D and 3D formats now we considering 4D images. In proposed work, this work aims to present an automated method that assists in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease supports the monitoring of the progression of the disease. The study of brain network based on resting-state functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) has provided promising results to investigate changes in connectivity among different brain regions because of diseases. Graph theory can efficiently characterize various aspects of the brain network by calculating measures the accuracy of different machine learning methods and different features to classify Cognitively Normal (C.N) individuals from Alzheimer’s Disease (A.D) and to predict longitudinal outcomes in participants with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
Ergenlerde Yaratıcılık ve Duygu Düzenlemeyi Yordamada Algılanan Anne Baba Tutumlarının Rolü
Authors: ERDURAN TEKİN Özge , ASLAN Ayşe Esra
Published: August 2021

Araştırma ergenler tarafından algılanan anne baba tutumlarının, ergenlerin yaratıcılık düzeylerini ve duygu düzenleme güçlüklerini ne düzeyde yordadığını incelemek amacıyla tarama modeline göre tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini uygun örnekleme yöntemiyle seçilen, Tekirdağ ili Süleymanpaşa ilçesinde öğrenimlerine dokuzuncu sınıf öğrencisi olarak devam eden ergenler oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada incelenen değişkenlerin ölçümlenmesinde araştırmacı tarafından hazırlanan Kişisel Bilgi Formunun yanı sıra Anne Baba Tutum Ölçeği, Yaratıcılık Ölçeği ve Duygu Düzenlemede Güçlükler Ölçeği’nden yararlanılmıştır. Regresyon analizi yapılmadan önce elde edilen puanların dağılımının normalliğine bakılmış ve verilerin normal dağılım göstermediği görülmüştür. Normalliğin sağlanması için uygulanabilir yöntemlerden olan logaritmik dönüşüm ve karekök dönüşüm işlemleri yapılmış, puanların dağılımlarının normalliği tekrar incelenmiştir. Dağılımın normal olduğu ve regresyon analizi yapabilmek için uygun olduğu görülmüştür. Yapılan regresyon analizi sonuçlarına göre, ergenlerin Anne Baba Tutum Ölçeğinden aldıkları puanlar yaratıcılık düzeylerinin %1,2’sini açıklarken, duygu düzenlemelerinin %22,7’sini açıklamaktadır. Anne Baba Tutum Ölçeği’nin Kabul/İlgi alt boyutundan alınan puanlar yükseldikçe Duygu Düzenlemede Güçlükler Ölçeği’nden alınan puanlar azalırken, Psikolojik Özerklik boyutundan alınan puanlar yükseldikçe Duygu Düzenlemede Güçlükler Ölçeği’nden alınan toplam puanlar da azalmaktadır. Bu sonuçlara dayanılarak ergenler tarafından algılanan anne baba tutumlarının, ergenlerin duygu düzenleme güçlüklerini yordadığı söylenebilir. Elde edilen sonuçlar algılanan anne baba tutumları, yaratıcılık, duygu düzenleme güçlükleri ve ergenlik alanyazını kapsamında tartışılmış, alanda çalışan uzmanlara ve diğer araştırmacılara önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Utilidad del contraste endovenoso en ecoendoscopía pancreática. Reporte de casos
Authors: Chacaltana Mendoza Alfonso , Jaramillo Ventura Yessica Mitzy , Mansilla Gallegos Megui Marilia , Vera Calderon Augusto , Robles Medranda Carlos
Published: September 2021

El empleo del contraste endovenoso permite aumentar la capacidad diagnostica de la ecoendoscopía en muchas condicionespatológicas de forma no invasiva, mediante la evaluación de patrones de realce en tiempo real (hipo, iso e hipercaptación), permitiendo a su vez definir diagnósticos diferenciales o predecir diagnósticos histológicos con alta precisión por medio de la caracterización de la vascularidad o microvasculatura de un órgano o lesión. Sin embargo, su empleo en nuestro medio está limitado por no contar con estos medios de contraste. Reportamos tres casos de ecoendoscopía contrastada realizada en patología pancreática realizada en nuestro hospital, en el que se describe la utilidad en el diagnóstico y manejo de lesionessólidas y quísticas del páncreas.
Recomendaciones de la Sociedad de Gastroenterología del Perú para evitar la propagación del SARS-CoV-2 a través de procedimientos de endoscopía digestiva
Authors: Prochazka Zárate Ricardo Arturo , Cabrera Cabrejos María Cecilia , Piscoya Alejandro , Vera Calderón Augusto Francisco
Published: September 2021

El  coronavirus  SARS-CoV-2  produce  la  enfermedad  llamada  COVID-19,  actualmente  propagándose  en  una  pandemia  derápida evolución. Puede transmitirse por contacto, gotas y aerosoles, y ha sido aislado en secreciones gastrointestinales y heces. Durante la endoscopía digestiva podría ocurrir la transmisión por cualquiera de estos mecanismos. Se recomienda limitar la endoscopía digestiva a casos de hemorragia digestiva, disfagia severa, cuerpo extraño en tracto digestivo, obstrucción biliar con dolor intratable o colangitis, pseudoquiste o necrosis pancreática encapsulada complicada, obstrucción gastrointestinal, y casos con riesgo de deterioro en el tiempo. Se recomienda tamizar a los pacientes en base a la temperatura, síntomas, y factores epidemiológicos para clasificarlos según su riesgo de infección. Para procedimientos en pacientes de riesgo bajo el personal debe usar bata descartable, guantes, protector ocular o facial, mascarilla quirúrgica estándar, gorro descartable, cubiertas descartables para zapatos. En casos de riesgo intermedio o alto, o COVID-19 confirmado, se debe incrementar la protección usando bata descartable impermeable, respirador N95 o similar, y doble guante. En caso de escasez puede ser necesario reutilizar los respiradores N95 hasta un máximo de 5 usos, siguiendo las recomendaciones de CDC sobre la colocación, retiro y almacenamiento para prevenir la contaminación secundaria por contacto. Asimismo todo el equipo de protección debe colocarse y retirarse siguiendo las recomendaciones del CDC. La presencia de personal en la endoscopía debe limitarse al mínimo indispensable. Dicho personal debe tener control diario de temperatura y si ésta es mayor a 37,3 ºC se debe proceder a la evaluación correspondiente. Después de cada procedimiento se debe desinfectar apropiadamente la camilla y superficiesde la sala. La desinfección de alto nivel de los endoscopios elimina el SARS-CoV-2.
Adherencia a la guía de práctica clínica institucional sobre hemorragia digestiva alta, en un hospital de Lima - Perú
Authors: Benites-Goñi Harold , Brañez-Condorena Ana , Monge-Del Valle Fiorella , Medina-Morales Bryan , Cárdenas-Vela Irene , Asencios-Cusihuallpa Jairo , Castillo-Plasencia César , Bardalez-Cruz Paulo , Dávalos-Moscol Milagros , Taype-Rondan Alvaro
Published: September 2021

Introducción: El año 2018 se publicó la Guía de práctica clínica (GPC) para la evaluación y el manejo de la hemorragia digestiva alta (HDA) del Seguro Social de Salud del Perú (EsSalud). Esta emite enunciados basados en evidencias, que buscan optimizar el manejo de estos pacientes. Objetivo: Evaluar la adherencia a los enunciados de dicha GPC en el Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins (HNERM) de EsSalud (Lima, Perú). Materiales y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, que analizó la base de datos de todos los pacientes que acudieron al servicio de emergencia del HNERM con sospecha de HDA y fueron programados para endoscopía entre el 19 de octubre del 2019 y el 15 de abril del 2020. Se incluyó a aquellos con ≥ 18 años de edad. Esta base contiene las principales características de la historia clínica estandarizada para pacientes con HDA. Se evaluó el cumplimiento de 13 de los 34 enunciados de la GPC de EsSalud. Los resultados se presentaron descriptivamente, y se evaluaron los factores asociados al cumplimiento de los enunciados con inadecuada adherencia (< 80%) y con más de 100 participantes evaluados. Resultados: Se obtuvieron datos de 184 pacientes que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión (varones: 59,8%, mediana de edad: 70 años). El rango de adherencia a los 13 enunciados fue de 63,2% a 99,5%. Sólo dos enunciados tuvieron adherencia inadecuada (<80%). El enunciado con menor adherencia fue la recomendación de realizar transfusión restrictiva. Se encontró que el cumplimiento de esta recomendación fue menor en quienes tuvieron mayor puntaje en el índice de Glasgow-Blatchford, relación urea creatinina > 60, y menor hemoglobina al ingreso. Conclusión: De los 13 enunciados evaluados, 11 tuvieron una adherencia adecuada. Resulta importante profundizar en los motiv s cuales laadherencia no es adecuada para algunos enunciados, y valorar estrategias para aumentar esta adherencia.
Clinical and laboratory data in pediatric autoimmune hepatitis: study from referral center in Iran
Authors: Haghighat Mahmoud , Mardani Samira , Mohsen Dehghani Seyed , Javaherizadeh Hazhir
Published: September 2021

Background: Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an auto-inflammatory liver disease of children and adults, affecting patients of any age, sex, race or ethnicity, with more prevalence in females. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical manifestation, laboratory findings, and outcome of children with autoimmune hepatitis. Materials and methods: We evaluated 86 patients treated and followed with final diagnosis of AIH between years 2010 to 2018. Physical findings (including jaundice, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly and encephalopathy), liver enzymes, liver histology and autoantibodies (including ANA, Anti LKM-1 and ASMA) were extracted from medical files. Then the patients were followed for their final outcome (including response to medical treatment or successful treatment withdrawal, liver transplantation or death). Results: Among 86 patients with AIH with mean age 9.10±4.36 years old, 66.27% were females. Jaundice (75.6%) and hepatomegaly (46.5%) were the most frequent physical findings, followed by splenomegaly (32.6%) and encephalopathy (17.4%). Aminotransferases including AST and ALT were elevated at least 3 times more than upper limit of normal in most of the patients (61.6% and 55.81%, respectively). Autoantibodies were available in 53 of 86 patients, 24.5% had AIH-1, 3.8% had AIH-II and 67.9% were seronegative. Medical treatment including prednisolone and azathioprine was started for patients, 53 of 86 cases (61.6%) had remission and 11 of 86 (13.7%) tolerated medication withdrawal successfully. Among all cases, 26 (30.2%) patients needed liver transplantation. Mortality rate was 9 among dice and hepatomegaly was the most frequent clinical findings. Mortality rate was 10.5%.
ANTARA KARYAWAN DAN PILAR PENYOKONGNYA (Lingkungan Kerja, Motivasi Kerja dan Kinerja)
Authors: Lumbanraja Harmonvikler
Published: August 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui (1) Uji Pilar Pertama - Pengaruh lingkungan kerja terhadap kinerja kerja pegawai administrasi pada Sekolah Lanjutan Advent - Perguruan Tinggi Advent Surya Nusantara, Pematangsiantar. (2) Uji Pilar Kedua - Pengaruh motivasi terhadap kinerja kerja pegawai administrasi pada Sekolah Lanjutan Advent - Perguruan Tinggi Advent Surya Nusantara, Pematangsiantar. (3) Uji Pilar Simultan - Pengaruh Lingkungan kerja dan Motivasi terhadap kinerja kerja pegawai administrasi pada Sekolah Lanjutan Advent - Perguruan Tinggi Advent Surya Nusantara, Pematangsiantar.

Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian asosiatif kausal dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Penelitian ini dikategorikan sebagai penelitian survei, dimana instrumen penelitian ini berupa kuesioner. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah sampel jenuh dengan mengambil seluruh populasi pegawai administrasi di Sekolah Lanjutan Advent - Perguruan Tinggi Advent Surya Nusantara, Pematangsiantar yang berjumlah 34 orang. Uji validitas instrumen menggunakan korelasi produk momen/analisis korelasi pearson, uji reliabilitas menggunakan Cronbach Alpha, sedangkan analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda dengan bantuan software IBM SPSS 25.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan (1) Uji Pilar pertama - Tidak terdapat pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja terhadap Kinerja karyawan Sekolah Lanjutan Advent – Perguruan Tinggi Advent Surya Nusantara, Pematangsiantar dimana nilai signifikansinya adalah sebesar 0.759 > 0.05 dan nilai t hitung 0.310 < t table 2.005 sesuai dengan data yang ditunjukkan oleh uji t. (2) Uji Pilar Kedua - Terdapat pengaruh Movitasi Kerja terhadap Kinerja karyawan Sekolah Lanjutan Advent – Perguruan Tinggi Advent Surya Nusantara, Pematangsiantar dimana nilai signifikansi adalah sebesar 0.005 < 0.05 dan nilai t hitung 2.424 < 3,066 sesuai dengan data yang ditunjukkan oleh uji t. (3) Uji Pilar Secara simultan - Dalam uji f juga terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan dimana data menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja dan Motivasi Kerja secara bersama-sama (simultan) terhadap Kinerja adalah sebesar 0.007 < 0.05 dan nilai F hitung 6.079 > 3.16. (4) Dilihat dari uji dengan menggunakan koefisien determinasi bahwa kontribusi atau sumbangan pengaruh variable Lingkungan Kerja dan Motivasi Kerja secara simultan (bersama-sama) terhadap variabel Kinerja hanya berpengaruh sebesar 31%.
PENGARUH BRAND PERSONALITY, BRAND EXPERIENCE, DAN SELF-BRAND CONNECTION PADA BRAND LOYALTY PENGGUNA IPhone
Authors: Siahaan Juniarty Tiarmida
Published: August 2021

ABSTRAK

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi hubungan antara Brand Personality, Brand Experience, serta Self-Brand Connection pada Brand Loyalty suatu merek. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada pengguna gawai merek iPhone, dengan jumlah 200 responden yang terdiri atas 113 laki-laki dan 59 perempuan. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk pengumpulan data adalah kuesioner, yang terdiri atas 66 Indikator. Pengujian terhadap kuesioner dilakukan dengan uji validitas dan reliabilitas, dan alat yang digunakan untuk menganalisis data adalah PLS-SEM dengan program SmartPLS 3.2.4. Hasil temuan mengungkapkan bahwa ada hubungan antara Brand Personality terhadap Brand Experience pengguna handphone merek Iphone, Ada hubungan antara Brand Personality terhadap Self-Brand Connection pada pengguna handphone merek Iphone, Ada hubungan antara Brand Experience terhadap Self-Brand Connection pada pengguna handphone merek Iphone, Ada hubungan antara Self-Brand Connection terhadap Brand Loyalty pada pengguna handphone merek Iphone, Ada hubungan antara Brand Personality terhadap Brand Loyalty pada pengguna handphone merek Iphone, Ada hubungan antara Brand Experience terhadap Brand Loyalty pada pengguna handphone merek Iphone.

Kata kunci: kualitas situ, kepercayaan, loyalitas.
The Arboricultural and Economic Benefits of Formative Pruning Street Trees
Authors: Ryder C.M. , Moore G.M
Published: September 2021

Research was undertaken to determine the need for, and costs of, formative pruning recently planted street trees. Specimens of Corymbia citriodora (48), Platanus × acerifolia (104), Pyrus calleryana (79), Quercus palustris (65), and Ulmus parvifolia (52) were surveyed. Health was similar for all species, but form and structure varied. Data showed that codominant stems (68%) and included bark (40%) in the canopy or trunk were by far the most common structural defects. Codominant stems were reported in 92% of all Ulmus parvifolia, 66% of Quercus palustris, 61% of Pyrus calleryana, 44% of Platanus × acerifolia, and 19% of Corymbia citriodora. The number of trees of a species that displayed no structural defects was 25% or less except for Corymbia citriodora with 60% showing no structural defects. The pruning required to rectify these structural defects was recorded and then multiplied by a time factor for pruning with secateurs (hand pruners), a handsaw, or a pole pruner. Total time was then converted to an economic cost using current labor market prices. Platanus × acerifolia required the most work per tree with a final formative pruning cost of AUD $4.13 followed by Ulmus parvifolia ($3.25), Pyrus calleryana ($2.76), Quercus palustris ($1.62), and Corymbia citriodora ($0.99). This compares with an average cost of $44.59 per tree for structural pruning 20 year old trees. Formative pruning makes sound arboricultural and economic sense.
Water Scarcity and Urban Forests: Science and Public Policy Lessons from a Decade of Drought in Adelaide, Australia
Authors: Brindal Mark , Stringer Randy
Published: September 2021

Drawing on the experience of greater metropolitan Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, the paper points to the links and gaps between science and public policy. The paper explores urban stormwater management lessons emerging from a ten-year, prolonged dry period that impacted the integrity of urban forests in the City of Adelaide. Among the questions addressed: will stormwater remain, as its historic and institutional settings suggest, a liability or can it become an asset? Who owns stormwater resources and to whom is its management vested? The paper examines these issues with consideration to the dangers of continuing to use urban forestry management practices that are not informed by science. The study concludes that a more integrated approach to urban water management can maintain the integrity of urban forests in ways that potentially enhance social amenities and economic efficiency.
A Comparison of the Shading Effectiveness of Five Different Street Tree Species in Manchester, UK
Authors: Armson David , Asrafur Rahman Mohammad , Roland Ennos Anthony
Published: September 2021

One major benefit of urban trees is the shade they provide on sunny days; this reduces the heat stored in engineered surfaces and lowers the heat load on people, increasing their comfort. This study compared the shading effectiveness of five small street tree species within the urban landscape of Manchester, UK. The area of shade produced by each tree during early and midsummer 2012 was calculated from morphological measurements, such as canopy height, width, and aspect ratio. The effect of tree shade on air, mean radiant and surface temperatures was also compared and related to the leaf area index (LAI) of the canopy. It was found that tree shade reduced mean radiant temperatures by an average of 4°C, though neither tree species nor LAI had a significant effect. Tree shade reduced surface temperatures by an average of 12°C, and the tree species and LAI both had significant effects. Tree species with higher LAI, Crataegus laevigata and Pyrus calleryana, provided significantly more cooling than the other species, and surface temperature reduction was positively correlated with LAI. This study has shown that trees are useful in improving both human thermal comfort and reducing surface temperatures in urban areas, and that selection of tree species with high LAI can maximize the benefits they provide.
Water-retaining Polymer and Fungicide Combinations Reduce Disease Severity Caused by Horsechestnut Leaf Blotch [Guignardia aesculi (Peck) VB Stewart]
Authors: Percival Glynn , Banks Jonathan
Published: September 2021

The influence of six commercially available fungicides incorporated into a water-retaining polymer and applied to the root system of horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum L.) as a dip at the time of planting was conducted. Potential increases in resistance against the foliar pathogen Guignardia leaf blotch (Guignardia aesculi) was then monitored over two growing seasons. Trials were conducted in 2007 and duplicated in 2008. A comparative evaluation of the fungicide penconazole commercially used for Guignardia leaf blotch control was studied by spraying trees at the manufacturer’s recommended rate of four times during the first growing season but none in the second. None of the treated or control trees died as a result of Guignardia leaf blotch attack during the course of the study and none of the fungicide and water-retaining polymer combinations evaluated was phytotoxic to the test trees. Efficacy as Guignardia leaf blotch protectant compounds over the first growing season was demonstrated when fungicides were incorporated into a water-retaining polymer. Reductions in Guignardia leaf blotch severity were mirrored by increases in leaf chlorophyll fluorescence as a measure of leaf photosynthetic activity and leaf chlorophyll content SPAD values. There were little differences in the magnitude of control efficacy between the fungicides evaluated. Limited efficacy of any of the fungicide and water-retaining polymer combinations as Guignardia leaf blotch protectant compounds was, however, demonstrated the following year after application indicating a fungicide and water-retaining polymer root dip provided one growing season protection only. Application of a water-retaining polymer alone had no effect on reducing Guignardia leaf blotch severity. Based on visual Guignardia leaf blotch severity ratings, greatest protection in both the 2007 and 2008 trial was provided by the synthetic fungicide penconazole applied as a foliar spray four times during the growing season. No efficacy of penconazole foliar sprays as leaf blotch protectant compounds was demonstrated the following year, indicating annual sprays against Guignardia leaf blotch are required for control.
Stewardship Success: How Community Group Dynamics Affect Urban Street Tree Survival and Growth
Authors: Jack-Scott Emily , Piana Max , Troxel Blake , Murphy-Dunning Colleen , Ashton Mark
Published: September 2021

Over the last two decades, there has been a substantial increase in street tree plantings across the United States. Many cities have set ambitious planting goals, relying on volunteer community groups to meet them. Existing research demonstrates that community stewardship increases the survival of urban street trees. There is a lack of research, however, on how defining characteristics of community groups affect the survival and growth of the trees they plant. This study explores the significance of community group size (# participants), type (apartment, block watch, church, concerned neighbors, park, public housing, school, and social service), planting longevity (# years active), experience level (# trees planted), and neighborhood (geo-political boundaries). Measured for this study were 1393 trees planted from 1995 to 2007, by 134 groups, through the Urban Resources Initiative’s Community Greenspace program in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. There was an overall survival rate of 76%. Highest survival and growth was found among trees planted by groups with more planting experience, greater longevity, and more participants. Higher tree survival and growth was observed when trees were planted by groups working in line with their mission (e.g., park groups in parks). Lowest survival and growth was found among yard trees planted by public housing groups. Existing canopy cover and neighborhood percent homeownership had little effect on survival or growth. This research can offer guidance for city managers by suggesting which planting groups require particular assistance in conducting successful, lasting street tree plantings.