bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
C-reactive protein and its associations with сardiometabolic risk factors and echocardiographic indicators of heart failure: results of “Know your heart” study in Arkhangelsk
Authors: Mirolyubova O. A. , Kudryavtsev A. V. , Semchyugova E. O. , Malyutina S. K. , Ryabikov A. N.
Published: November 2020

Aim To evaluate the relationship between high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and echocardiographic (EchoCG) indicators of heart failure (HF) among adult population of the North region of Russia.Material and methods The Know Your Heart transversal study was performed in 2015–2017 on a random sample of adult population of Arkhangelsk aged 35–69 years (n=2381). The exclusion criterion for this study was a concentration of hsCRP >10 mg/l. The group of subclinical inflammation included 686 participants with hsCRP ≥2.0 mg/l; the comparison group consisted of 1158 participants with hsCRP <2.0 mg/l. Analysis included cardiometabolic risk factors, EchoCG indexes of left ventricular (LV) systolic and diastolic function and biomarkers (NT-proBNP, hsTroponin Т, cystatin С). Linear and logistic regressions were used.Results The group with hsCRP ≥2.0 mg/l had higher rates of arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, HF, and myocardial infarction in history than the comparison group. The hsCRP level was independently associated with waist circumference (β=0.379, p <0.001), male gender (β=–0.135, p<0.001), smoking (β=0.109, p<0.001), triglycerides (β=0.083, p<0.001), diastolic blood pressure (β=0.082, p<0.001), cystatin C (β=0.082, p<0.001), glycated hemoglobin (β=0.064, p=0.003), and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) (β=0.049, p=0.025). Independent predictors of subclinical inflammation included older age, smoking, abdominal obesity, elevated values of LDL (>3.0 mmol/l), triglycerides (>1.7 mmol/l), and cystatin C (>1.2 mg/l). hsCRP was independently negatively associated with LV ejection fraction, left atrial volume index, ratio of early to late LV diastolic filling velocity (p=0.003, p=0.002, p=0.005, respectively), which reflected the relationship of the increased content of hsCRP with impairment of LV systolic and diastolic function. A relationship between heart remodeling indexes and hsCRP concentration was shown.Conclusion In a sample of adult population from the North region of Russia, the hsCRP concentration was independently associated with cardiometabolic risk factors and structural and functional changes in the heart detected by EchoCG, which reflects a potential contribution of inflammation to heart remodeling and development of HF.
Methotrexate Degradation by UV-C and UV-C/TiO2 Pro-cesses with and without H2O2 Addition on Pilot Reactors
Authors:   Instituto Politécnico Nacional, CIIDIR–Unidad Durango. Sigma 119, Fracc. 20 de Nov. II. 34220. Durango, Dgo., México, González-Burciaga L. A. , García-Prieto J. C. , Núñez-Núñez C. M. , García-Roig M. , Proal-Nájera J. B.
Published: November 2020

Methotrexate (MTX) is an anti-cancer drug that can be excreted up to 90% after administration due to its low biodegradability. Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) are a feasible alternative for the elimination of MTX in the environment. In this research, AOPs were performed in specialized patented reactors (UBE Photocatalytic systems and BrightWater Titanium Advanced Oxidation Process) under experimental pilot conditions. Photolysis and heterogeneous photocatalysis (UV and UV/TiO2) experiments were performed with and without addition of H2O2 and at different initial pHs. Best degradation percentage was achieved by photolysis when initial pH was 3.5 and added H2O2 was 3 mM, reaching a MTX degradation of 82% after 120 min of reaction. HPLC-MS analysis of the resulting samples showed four possible byproducts of MTX degradation, which presented a higher ecotoxicity than the starting compound.
Malnutrition based on mid upper arm circumference and dietary consumption pattern of Lodha tribal children of West Bengal, India
Authors: Sabud Prasanta , Ghosh Tarapada , Dhar Arup , Dutta Sarnali , Bisai Samiran , Choudhury Sujata Maiti
Published: November 2020

Background: Wasting, a form of malnutrition is a major public health burden in developing countries including India. Since, food and diet diversity have direct impact on nutritional status of children. The aim of the study was to assess the dietary consumption pattern and malnutrition based on mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) of Lodha tribal children of Paschim Medinipur and Jhargram districts of West Bengal, India.Methods: A total of 1043 Lodha preschool children (1-5 years) was selected for the present study. MUAC of the children was made and recorded by standard method. A questionnaire for 24-hour dietary recall method was applied to collect dietary information. Dietary diversity was calculated by standard techniques. All statistical analyses were performed by using Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) software.Results: The mean±SD of MUAC was 129.7±11.3 mm. The results showed that the mean MUAC increased steadily with the advancement of age in both genders. Prevalence of wasting based on MUAC in age-sex combined among Lodha children was 28.9%, of which 24.9% and 4.0% found to be moderate and severe acute malnutrition. The dietary intake of children was insufficient than recommended dietary allowance (RDA). The dietary diversity score (DDS) and Dietary serving score (DSS) of the children were very low. Pearson correlation analysis showed Mean adequacy ratio (MAR) had significant correlation with DDS (r=0.26, p<0.001), DSS (r=0.81, p<0.001), calorie intake (r=0.52, p<0.001) and protein intake (r=0.38, p<0.001).Conclusions: The dietary consumption of Lodha children was inadequate. This effort should be given to improve their nutritional status by nutrition education and nutrient sensitive farming including kitchen garden.
Evaluation of Babinski reflex in term neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy: a cross sectional observational study
Authors: Chikkanna Somashekhar , V. Nagaraj M. , R. Bhavana K. , N. Shwetha
Published: November 2020

Background: Assessment of primitive reflexes is one of the earliest, easiest and most frequently used method among health care workers for newborns and young infants. Babinski reflex is one of the infantile reflexes. Our aim was to study Babinski reflex in a term neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).Methods: This study is a cross-sectional observational study. 100 consecutive neonates fulfilling criteria of HIE according to Sarnat and Sarnat classification, admitted in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) were included. It was elicited from 12 hours after birth to 72 hours of birth. Babinski response was assessed using thumb nail drag method.Results: 78% babies are term babies. 22% babies are post term babies. Male to female ratio is 1.5:1. 38% neonates belong to HIE stage I, 39% and 33% neonates belong to HIE stage II and III respectively. In HIE stage I, planter grasp was elicitable in 89%. It remain non-elicitable in 44% and 91% in HIE stages II and III respectively.Conclusions: Absence of Babinski reflex can be correlated with the increase in severity of HIE. It is important to include the assessment of Babinski reflex along with other primitive reflexes in the newborn generally and especially in HIE.
The practice, attitude, and knowledge of complementary and alternative medicine in Mumbai, India
Authors: Kshirsagar Viplav , Tiwari Sanish , Thingore Chetan , Limaye Dnyanesh
Published: November 2020

Background: In the recent times, there has been a resurging interest in the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in India. The present study was conducted to examine the prevalence of CAM use in Mumbai, the knowledge and attitude regarding CAM regarding its safety and efficacy and the reasons for the use of CAM.  Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population of Mumbai and its adjoining regions during January-July 2020. 205 residents participated in the study and were asked to fill a pretested questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23.         Results: Out of the 205 responses, 163 (79.51%) agreed to have used CAM at least once in their life. Of these, 108 (52.68%) respondents used Ayurveda and 105 (51.21%) used homeopathy. 60 (36.81%) of the respondents practicing CAM used it for common gastrointestinal (GIT)-related disorder with a 100% recovery rate, 125 (76.67%) for infectious diseases with a 93.6% recovery rate. 99 (60.74%) of the respondents preferring CAM for its safety profile, 68 (41.72%) believed that CAM is time tested and thus is efficacious. An integrative approach was suggested by 118 (57.56%) of all the respondents.  Conclusions: There is a disparity between the high prevalence in the use of CAM and its knowledge. However, a general consensus suggests that CAM is efficacious and is practiced for various indications.
Peningkatan Produktivitas Kopi Arabika Gayo I dan II Berbasis Aplikasi Biourine dan Biokompos
Authors: Asis Asis , Ardiansyah Rizki , Jaya Rachman , Ishar Ishar
Published: November 2020

Gayo Highlands region had a potential area for the development of Arabica coffee because of the topographical conditions of the land that support the cultivation of Gayo Arabica coffee, but production of plants ranges from 650–750 kg ha-1, lower than some existing varieties which reach 1,5–2 tons ha-1. One way to increase production is the application of biourine and biocompost. This study aimed to determine the effect of the application of biourine and biocompost technology packages on the growth and production of Gayo I and II Arabica coffee plants. This study used a factorial separate plot design (RPT) consisting of Arabica Gayo I (A1) and Gayo II (A2) with a dose of NPK 150 kg ha-1 (farmer/control treatment) (C1), 150 mL-1 (biourine) + 5 ton ha-1 (biocompost) + NPK 100 kg ha-1 (C2), 125 mL plant-1 (biourine) + 7.5 ton ha-1 (biocompost) + NPK 100 kg ha-1 (C3), and 100 mL plant-1 (biocompost) + 10 ton ha-1 (biocompost) + NPK 100 kg ha-1 (C4). The results of the observations were analyzed by ANOVA and 95% DMRT. The results showed that the doses of biourine and biocompost fertilizers did not have interaction with Gayo I and Gayo II Arabica coffee, but for independent treatment of biourine and bicompost fertilizers, the dosage significantly affected the production of Gayo Arabica coffee. Application of 100 mL ha-1(biourine) + 10 tons ha-1 (biocompost) + 100 kg ha-1 NPK (C4) was able to increase the Gayo Arabica Coffee production by 41% when compared with NPK fertilizers of 150 kg ha-1 without biourine and biocompost (C1). Regression analysis showed that the level of 80% of Gayo Arabica Coffee was affected by the different application of biocompost dosages. Keywords: Arabica Gayo, biourine, biocompost, productivity
Pertumbuhan Widelia (Wedelia trilobata (L) Hitchc) pada Tingkat Naungan Berbeda di Jalur Hijau Kota Yogyakarta
Authors: Maimunah Dewi , Irwan Siti Nurul Rofiqo , Indradewa Didik
Published: November 2020

Widelia plant (Wedelia trilobata (L) Hitchc) is a spreading herb from the Asterase family that potentially can be used as a ground cover in the roadside greenery because this plant  has a faster growing rate and has aesthetic values in both leaves and flowers. The aim of this study was to observe the microclimate of the roadside greenery and the vegetative growth of widelia at three levels of the tree canopy shades in the collector and local roads of Yogyakarta City. The experiment was carried out using an inter-site design (oversite) consisting of two factors, namely road factors (collector roads and local roads) and levels of shade canopy (full > 50%, moderate 20–50% and no shade 0%). The results of the analysis of variance did not show any significant differences on the microclimate and widelia growth parameters on the collector or local roads. The wind speed, noise, and number of vehicles on the collector road showed the higher number compared to those on the local road. The results of analysis of variance in the three levels of tree canopy shade also showed significant differences in microclimate and widelia growth parameters. The lowest light intensity, air temperature, humidity, soil temperature, soil moisture, stolon length, number of leaves, number of shoots, number of segments, and dry weight plants were found in full shade level (> 50%). All observation variables did not show any significant interaction effect between the two types of roads and the three levels of tree shades.

Keywords: canopy shade, microclimate, roadside greenery, widelia (Wedelia trilobata (L) Hitchc), Yogyakarta
Klasifikasi Madu Berdasarkan Jenis Lebah (Apis dorsata versus Apis mellifera) Menggunakan Spektroskopi Ultraviolet dan Kemometrika
Authors: Suhandy Diding , Yulia Meinilwita , Kusumiyati Kusumiyati
Published: November 2020

In this research, spectral data in UV region (200-400 nm) alongside PCA and SIMCA chemometrics were used to classify two types of honey obtained from different honeybees (Apis dorsata versus Apis mellifera). A total of 200 Durian monofloral honey samples from Apis dorsata and 120 samples for Longan monofloral honey from Apis mellifera were prepared. Therefore, spectral data were recorded based on the following parameters: range of acquisition 200-400 nm, transmittance mode, and interval 1 nm. In addition, the original spectra were transformed using three different algorithms: moving average smoothing with 11 segments, standard normal variate (SNV), and Savitzky-Golay 1st derivative with 11 segments and 2 ordos. The result of PCA using transformed spectra in the range of 250-400 nm explained the possibility of clearly separating Durian and Longan honey along the PC1 axis, with 98% variance, while the SIMCA showed a 100% proper classification rate for all prediction samples. In addition, several important wavelengths were identified alongside high x-loadings values at 270 and 300 nm. These results were closely related to the absorbance of important phenolic compounds in honey, including benzoic, salicylic, and aryl-alyphatic acids. The results demonstrate a probability to establish simple and low-cost honey authentication systems, using UV spectroscopy and chemometrics on free-chemical in sample preparations.

Keywords: authentication, Apis dorsata, Apis mellifera, SIMCA, UV spectroscopy
Efek Residu Kacang Hijau Pertanaman Pertama pada Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Kacang Tunggak Pertanaman Kedua di Lahan Kering
Authors: Lestari Sri Ayu Dwi , Sutrisno Sutrisno , Wijanarko Andy , Kuntyastuti Henny
Published: November 2020

The objective of this research was to determine the residual effect of fertilizer and former plant spacing of mungbean first planting on growth and yield of cowpea second planting in a dry land. The experiment was conducted at Muneng Research Field, Probolinggo, East Java during dry season in 2015. The cowpea seeds of KT 5 varieties were planted in plots measuring 4 m x 4,5 m with plant spacing of 40 cm x 15 cm, 2 plants/hole. This research was carried out without adding fertilizer (fertilizer application only given on mungbean planting). This experiment was laid out in a split plot design and replicated three times. Plant spacing of mungbean as the main plot, namely 1) former of 40 cm x 10 cm, 1 plant/hole (J1); 2) former of 40 cm x 15 cm, 2 plants/hole (J2); and 3) former of 40 cm x 20 cm, 2 plants/hole (J3). Residual combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers as the sub plot, namely 1) former without fertilizer (R0); 2) former of 50 kg ZA + 50 kg SP-36 + 100 kg KCl/ha (R1); 3) former of 150 kg Phonska/ha (R2); 4) former of 5000 kg organic fertilizer/ha (R3); and 5) former of 75 kg Phonska + 2500 kg organic fertilizer/ha (R4). The results showed that the cultivation of cowpea with R3 and R4 treatments had effects on shoot and roots dry weights. The highest cowpea yield was obtained with J3 and R4 treatment of 1,62 t/ha and the highest biomass was obtained with J3 treatment of 5,92 t/ha, but statistically not significantly different from the other treatments.
Keywords: cowpea, dry land, residual fertilizer
Ekstraksi Minyak Atsiri Pandan Wangi (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.) dengan Lama Waktu Penyulingan yang Berbeda
Authors: Damayanti Maya , Nurjanah Sarifah , Bunyamin Anas , Pujianto Totok
Published: November 2020

The leaves of pandan wangi (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.) are known as food flavor and can be extracted to produce essential oil.  Extraction of its essential oil is usually conducted by distillation method that would give added value for this plant. This study aimed to study the effect of different durations of distillation process on the essential oils yield and quality of pandanus using water and steam distillation method. The method used in this research was experimental method with descriptive analysis. This research used five variants duration of distillation, which was repeated two times. The duration of distillation consisted of 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, and 10 hours. The parameters observed to determine the best treatment consisted of the amount of yield produced and the quality parameters including specific gravity, refractive index, acid number, solubility in ethanol 90%, and ester number. Based on the results of the research conducted, distillation to produce the best yield is the duration of 8 hours with a yield value of 0.55%, while distillation to produce the best quality is the duration of 6 hours with a specific gravity of 1.0563 g/mL, refractive index 1.3473, the acid number was 3.274 mg KOH/g, solubility in ethanol 90% (1:1), and ester number of 96.06 mL HCl/g.

Keywords: essential oil, pandan wangi, water and steam distillation
Обработка технико-экономической информации в системе геотехнического мониторинга
Authors: Дорофеев Николай Викторович , Панькина Екатерина Сергеевна , Греченева Анастасия Владимировна , Романов Роман Вячеславович
Published: November 2020

В данной статье предлагается метод обработки параметров геотехнической системы, предназначенный для повышения эффективности функционирования систем геотехнического мониторинга в условиях риска нарушения геодинамической устойчивости и технико-экономических ограничений при организации мониторинговых работ. Предлагаемый метод позволяет подобрать технические параметры системы мониторинга и выбрать точки мониторинга в геотехнической системе на основе экономических показателей. В качестве критерия отбора выступает критерий минимизации затрат на внедрение системы геотехнического мониторинга относительно возможного ущерба, который выражается в денежном эквиваленте, в случае нарушения устойчивости геотехнической системы илиее анализируемого участка. Затраты на внедрение системы геотехнического мониторинга определяются исходя из её стоимости, постоянных затрат на её обслуживание, а также технических параметров. Среди технических параметров, определяющих затраты на внедрение системы геотехнического мониторинга, выделяются затраты в случае пропуска деструктивных геотехнических процессов, ложного срабатывания системы, затрат на регистрацию одного параметра геотехнической системы в одной точке определенным методом. Для снижения количества контролируемых параметров и точек измерения предлагается проводить измерения в ключевых точках контроля, а выбор контролируемых параметров осуществляется на основе бифуркационного подхода. Практическая проверка разработанного метода обработки параметров геотехнической системы проводилась при обнаружении суффозионных процессов в условиях городской застройки в городе Муроме Владимирской области Российской Федерации. Предлагаемый метод позволил существенно сократить затраты на проведение мониторинговых работ с сохранением точности работы системы мониторинга.
El Bienestar Infantil: su medición y dimensiones relevantes para los primeros años de vida
Authors: Tenenbaum Victoria , Carbajal Fedora
Published: November 2020

El bienestar en primera infancia es relevante principalmente en los países en desarrollo y se considera pertinente el hecho de generar evidencia que ayude a comprender y repensar las políticas con foco en esta etapa de la vida. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar las principales dimensiones vinculadas al bienestar infantil, en particular el desarrollo infantil (ASQ 3 y CBCL), el estado nutricional, la crianza, la situación de la vivienda y la protección social vinculada a la situación educativa y laboral de las madres. Mediante estas dimensiones se construye un índice de bienestar infantil (IBI) con la metodología de Alkire y Foster, y se exploran algunos de los canales que afectan al índice como puede ser la asistencia educativa temprana y la salud mental de la madre para el caso uruguayo. El índice de bienestar infantil arroja un resultado de 0.892, mostrando que alrededor de 34% de los niños entre 2 y 6 años de edad en Uruguay presentan ausencia de bienestar siendo las dimensiones de Desarrollo Infantil y Protección social las que mayormente contribuyen. El 66% de los niños restantes cuentan con un nivel suficiente de bienestar, mostrando que cuentan con un nivel satisfactorio de bienestar en un 68% de los indicadores en promedio. Adicionalmente, se estudian las diferencias en términos de suficiencia y ausencia de bienestar según edad, región, asistencia educativa, sexo, en este último caso se encuentra que los varones cuentan con menor nivel de bienestar relativo.
Biology of the cucurbit fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coq) on host bottle gourd, Lagenaria siceraria
Authors: Akter T. , Sohel M. M. H.
Published: November 2020

We investigated the biology of the cucurbit fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (coq) on bottle gourd, Lagenaria siceraria, using variety ‘BARI-Lau 1’. The mean incubation period, larval (1st, 2nd and 3rd instars), pre-pupal, pupal and total developmental periods of B. cucurbitae were 1.69±0.28, (1.72±0.33, 1.41±0.31, 2.31±0.51), 0.74±0.28, 9.2±0.78 and 36±1.69 days, respectively. The mean adult longevity, with food and without food was 14.1±1.28 and 5.0±0.81 days, respectively. The lengths of all three larval instars were 1.1± 0.9, 3.03 ± 0.95 and 6.42 ± 0.90 mm, and the widths were 0.22 ±0.11, 1.12 ± 0.01 and 2.13 ± 0.20 mm, respectively. The length and width of the pre-pupa and the pupa were 5.86 ±0.48, 5.68± 0.26 mm and 1.94 ± 0.23, 2.39±0.20 mm respectively. The length of male and female were 6.61±0.59 and 8.28±0.52 mm. The widths of males and females with wingspan were 10.97 ± 0.43 and 13.02±1.28 mm respectively. The incidence of B. cucurbitae as maggot population in bottle gourd was higher in January during the study period from December 2018 to March 2019.
Push-Pull Strategy: an integrated approach to manage insect-pest and weed infestation in cereal cropping systems
Authors: Mala M. , Baishnab M. , Mollah M. M. I.
Published: November 2020

The “Push–Pull” strategy is an effective, efficient, and powerful tool in integrated pest management (IPM) that is combining several behaviour-modifying stimuli to control cereal stem borers and the noxious weed Striga in cereal-based farming systems in Africa. This technology involves driving away from the cereal stemborers from the main crop by using stimuli of repellent intercrops (push) that mask host apparency and simultaneously stemborers are attracted by highly apparent and attractive stimuli from trap plants (pull). The fodder legume, Desmodium (D. uncinatum and D. intortum), and Molasses grass (Melinis minutiflora) are used as the repellent intercrop, which is repugnant to stemborer moths. On the other hand, Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and Sudangrass (sorghum vulgare sudanese) is planted as a border crop used as the trap plant (pull). Chemicals that are released by the roots of the Desmodium intercrop induce abortive germination of seeds of noxious Striga weeds, providing very effective control of this weed. Napier grass and Molasses grass also provide high-value animal fodder that facilities milk production, diversifying sources of farmers’ income. Besides, this technology helps to improve soil fertility and prevent soil erosion that leads to increased grain yield in the future. Chemicals that are released by the roots of the Desmodium intercrop induce abortive germination of seeds of noxious Striga weeds, providing very effective control of this weed.
Transformation model for character education of students
Authors: Dewia Erni Ratna , Alam Aminullah A.
Published: November 2020

The aim of the current study is to find out and explain the transformation of character education of students observed from the role of teacher in line with the vision, responsibility, social sensitivity, logical ability, and honesty in producing well prepared output to encounter today's global digital. This study applied qualitative approach with phenomenological type of sociology-oriented educational research that is general, flexible, dynamic, exploratory, and experiences developed during the research process. Data analysis through reducing information, presenting information, verification, and concluding. Result of the study found that transformation of student character education is an effort made to face 21st-century education (Industry 4.0 revolution) today where every educational institution implements digital literacy habits (Digital-age Literacy) in the classroom/school learning as transformation of character education of modern students in order to gain understanding of these digital literal dimensions and to develop digital literacy learning materials and methods at school and outside of school. The application of digital literacy becomes finding of model in transformation of student character education that is inseparable from the role of teachers in learning activities applied in line with their vision, responsibility, social sensitivity, logical ability and honesty to produce a well-prepared output to face global digital with the flow of developmental applications, technology and to be able to compete at the international level.

 

Keywords: Transformation of Character Education, Digital Literacy and the Role of Teachers
Perbandingan Kualitas Fisik Objektif Daging Sapi Bali Produksi Rumah Pemotongan Hewan Karangasem, Klungkung, dan Gianyar
Authors: Anastasya Sindika , Swacita Ida Bagus Ngurah , Suada I Ketut
Published: November 2020

Pengamanan pangan daging sapi mutlak perlu dilakukan untuk menjamin masyarakat sebagai konsumen mendapatkan daging yang aman, sehat, utuh, dan halal (ASUH) untuk dikonsumsi. Sebagai bahan pangan, daging memiliki potensi bahaya yaitu biologi, kimia, dan fisik. Bahaya-bahaya tersebut dapat terjadi pada daging sapi selama proses penyediaannya. Sumber bahaya tersebut salah satunya dapat berasal dari fasilitas Rumah Pemotongan Hewan (RPH) yang kurang memenuhi persyaratan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kualitas daging sapi bali yang ditinjau dari uji objektif dan mengetahui perbedaan kualitas daging sapi bali produksi RPH Karangasem, Klungkung, dan Gianyar. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah daging sapi bali yang disembelih di RPH Karangasem, Klungkung, dan Gianyar. Daging sapi yang digunakan pada bagian lulur (regio longissimus) sebanyak masing-masing 100 gram/ekor dari 17 sampel daging yang berasal dari RPH Karangasem, RPH Klungkung, dan RPH Gianyar, masing-masing sampel diuji kualitas fisiknya secara objektif meliputi uji pH daging, daya ikat air, kadar air, dan perkiraan jumlah bakteri. Data yang diperoleh, dihitung nilai rataan dan standar deviasinya, dianalisis perbandingan kualitasnya dengan uji sidik ragam. Hasil tersebut dibandingkan kualitasnya dengan standar mutu daging sapi Standar Nasional Indonesia 3932; 2008 dan dijelaskan secara deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil uji sidik ragam menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan kualitas daging sapi yang nyata dengan perlakuan asal RPH yang berbeda. Rataan nilai pH 5,79 ± 0,253, daya ikat air 83,31 ± 6,691, kadar air 76,91 ± 1,230, dan perkiraan jumlah bakteri <0,5juta/gram. Kualitas daging sapi asal ketiga RPH dalam kondisi baik dan layak dikonsumsi.
Seroprevalensi Penyakit Tetelo pada Ayam Kampung yang Disembelih di Rumah Potong Unggas di Kota Denpasar
Authors: Yulianti Vanesya , Suardana Ida Bagus Kade , Sukada I Made
Published: November 2020

Penyakit tetelo atau Newcastle Disease (ND) merupakan salah satu penyakit infeksius yang penting dalam industri peternakan. Penyakit ND di Indonesia masih bersifat endemis termasuk di wilayah Provinsi Bali. Ayam merupakan unggas yang paling peka terhadap penyakit ND. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui berapakah seroprevalensi penyakit ND pada ayam kampung di salah satu Rumah Potong Unggas (RPU) yang berlokasi di Kecamatan Denpasar Selatan, Bali. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode acak lengkap/random sampling dan dilakukan sebanyak tiga kali, dengan jumlah sampel 24 ekor ayam kampung tiap kali pengambilan. Sampel diuji serologi menggunakan uji Hambatan Hemaglutinasi Cepat (HI Cepat) dan Hambatan Hemaglutinasi Titrasi (HI Titer). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan seroprevalensi terhadap penyakit ND sebesar 19,4%. Waktu pengambilan sampel yang berbeda secara statistika menunjukkan hasil tidak ada perbedaan yang nyata. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa, telah terjadi infeksi virus ND dengan kehadiran antibodi ND pada ayam kampung di salah satu RPU yang berlokasi di Kecamatan Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali.
A influência do rendimento esportivo no desempenho econômico-financeiro: Uma análise com clubes de futebol brasileiros durante 2013-2017
Authors: Gonçalves Rafael Simão , Mendes Renato Cruz , Henriques Flávio Medeiros , Tavares Gustavo Moreira
Published: November 2020

O estudo examinou a relação entre o desempenho esportivo e o desempenho econômico-financeiro no ano subsequente, com base nas fontes de receita dos clubes desportivos brasileiros entre 2013 a 2017. O desempenho esportivo foi medido com a posição no campeonato nacional e o resultado geral em todos os campeonatos. Já para o desempenho econômico-financeiro, utilizou-se a receita líquida, broadcasting, match day, commercial e venda de jogadores. Usando análise de dados em painel, o desempenho esportivo afeta positiva e significativamente o desempenho econômico-financeiro dos clubes, contudo os efeitos foram heterogêneos quando são comparadas diferentes medidas de desempenho esportivo e tipos de receita. Por fim, há confirmação do padrão de mercado exportador no Brasil, com a necessidade de alienação de atletas, uma vez que a receita de vendas de jogadores foi a variável mais explicada pelo desempenho esportivo anterior.
Analysis of the inertial propulsion concept
Authors:   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Sabirzyanov A. A.
Published: November 2020

In this paper, an inertial device of the simplest design is proposed, which allows us to visually analyze the principle of its operation. The device is a radio-controlled car placed on the bottom of a long light cardboard box. The box is on the table. Using the remote control, the car accelerates and collides with one of the walls. On impact, the box moves across the table. Next, the car is taken to the opposite wall by the remote control without a collision. Then the process is repeated, as a result of which the device jerks along the table in one direction (in the example - to the right). The advantage of this method of control is that it is contactless, the disadvantage is that it is manual. In the framework of classical mechanics, the average speed of the box movement on the table is calculated. It depends on the ratio of the mass of the car and the box, the proportion of weight that falls on the driving wheels, the coefficient of friction between the wheels and the bottom of the box, the coefficient of friction between the box and the table, the difference in the length of the box and the car. It is shown that the average speed with a decrease in the friction force on the side of the support should first increase, and with a further decrease in friction - decrease. A condition is found under which the dependence of the average velocity on the friction force has a maximum.
Applicability of genetic algorithms for confi guring fuzzy traÈ c control systems at intersections
Authors:   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Tarasyan V. S. , Gryaznov A. O. ,   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT)
Published: November 2020

The paper demonstrates a method for optimizing a fuzzy controller through a genetic algorithm that uses an elitism strategy. A simplified model of a regulated four-way intersection was used as the object of regulation, describing an intersection with one lane of traffic in each direction. A series of computer experiments on optimization of the fuzzy controller was performed for the set values of the traffic intensity. The results of several runs, each with the duration of the simulation was limited to ten generations, demonstrated repeatability of the settings, on the basis of which a conclusion about the achievement of the maximum efficiency control method was made. The results of modeling traffic light regulation in three variants are compared: 1) fixed duration of traffic light phases, 2) the rule base for the fuzzy controller is compiled by an expert method, and 3) the rule base for the fuzzy controller is optimized by a special evolutionary algorithm. It is shown that the average tube length for the optimized regulator in the experiments sought to the minimum value (about 11 vehicles, which is almost twice less than in the preparation of the expert rule base of a fuzzy controller and about four times less than for a fixed cycle traffic light).
APPLICATION OF INTERVAL REGRESSION ANALYSIS FOR MODELLING OF TRANSPORT OBJECTS
Authors:   Irkutsk state university of railway transport, Noskov S. I. , Vrublevskiy I. P. ,   Krasnoyarsk Traffic Management Directorate, Zayanchukovskaya V. O. ,   Irkutsk state university of railway transport
Published: November 2020

The article looks upon issues of application of regression analysis methods for modeling of complex objects, the process information for which is given with interval indefiniteness of different character caused by a number of reasons, in particular, malfunctioning of measuring equipment, mistakes of statistical service, ambiguity of existent methods of fixation of results of the objects under analysis. The problems of integrated comparison of the obtained results with conventional regression analogues are solved - least square and module methods, anti - crash assessment of regression model parameters. The studies are conducted within the hypothesis about possible availability of bilateral one percent error rate in the source data. Along with generally accepted methods of regression analysis the technology of interval data processing is used in the paper. Regression models of freight traffic for Krasnoyarsk railway are given. A brief analysis of developed models indicating the possibility of considerable change of their parameters in case of change of the assessment method is made. The final decision concerning choice of a specific model for its subsequent practical application should be made by a researcher with consideration of the whole set of formal and content characteristics.
Impact of COVID-19 on the system of higher education
Authors:   Sociological Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Moscow), Talanov S.L. , Kushnarev F.Yu. ,   Yaroslavl State University, Berezin D.T. , Rumyantseva E.S. ,   Yaroslavl State Pedagogical University n.a. K.D. Ushinsky
Published: November 2020

Analyzed is the impact of restrictions on higher educational system introduced by the Government of the Russian Federation in connection with spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19. Sociological study (online survey) was conducted among students, enrolled in budgetary and extra-budgetary forms of education, as well as among graduates of secondary schools (11th classes), located in small, medium and large cities of Yaroslavl region. In addition, video interviews were conducted, using Zoom service among number of applicants, parents of applicants, teachers, positional experts. It was established, that emergence and spread of COVID-19 and limitations, associated with it, made certain adjustments to strategies of applicants and students. Despite all changes that have arisen due to coronavirus infection, only a small part of applicants and students studying on extrabudgetary basis, decided to change their plans. It is concluded, that for significant part of applicants, obtaining higher education is an attempt to continue to remain in a familiar comfortable environment (continuation of “childhood”). Despite constant stresses at school, expectation from prospect of losing a measured, familiar, predictable life is even more stressful. Parents from families, belonging to medium-resource and high-resource groups, as a rule, support decision of their children to keep on studying. In this case, decision to enter university is made long before graduation. Parents from low-resource groups, as a rule, try to give profession, not a higher education. At the same time, it was revealed, that children from families, belonging to low-resource groups, for the most part, anyway note that if they had necessary resources, they would try to get higher education. In addition, the authors conclude, that decision on admission to university is greatly influenced by not at all economic capital of family, how much family’s value, as well as influence of the reference person.
On using an iterative learning approach
Authors:   North-West State Medical University .a. I.I. Mechnikov, Gelman V.Ya.
Published: November 2020

Investigated are possibilities and features of using the iterative approach, when teaching at university. The article reviews and analyzes data of scientific publications and generalized practical experience. It is shown, that the iterative approach naturally follows from modern teaching concept: “self-study — solution — check — correction”. The importance of closing feedback loop and multiple attempts to obtain correct solution in an iterative approach is noted. Considered is change in the role of teacher in the context of the iterative approach; features of self-study by students of educational material, organization of checking correctness of the task, problems of creating necessary motivation for learning and possibility of transition to distance learning. It is shown, that the iterative approach contributes to individualization of teaching, improving degree of understanding of educational material and development of students’ thinking. In addition, the iterative approach facilitates formation of skills and abilities to rationally organize educational activities and self-master knowledge. The conclusion is made about effectiveness of using the iterative approach in university educational process.
Control, self-control and motivation during foreign language classes at higher school
Authors:   Vladimir State University n.a. A.G. and N.G. Stoletovs, Evseev A.B.
Published: November 2020

Discussed are traditional and alternative forms and types of control, used by teachers during foreign language classes. The author analyzes sources of literature on the issue, justifying importance of control that serves as the basis for development of self-control in students. The article pays special attention to presentation skills of shaping and testing, as forms of control. Such are acquired special significance, recently owing to transition to online education in higher educational establishments amid the coronavirus pandemic. The article proves importance of combining various forms of control to achieve more objective assessment of students’ works by the teacher and, as a result, shaping more sustainable motivation in students.
The use of basic methodological concepts in the process of vocational training of persons, first recruited into the service of internal affaires bodies under conditions of departmental university of the Ministry of Internal Affaires of Russia
Authors:   Novorossiysk branch of Krasnodar University of Ministry of the Interior of Russia, Petrakova A.S.
Published: November 2020

Researched is the problem of professional training of persons, recruited for the first time in the internal affairs bodies as prerequisite for provision of the law enforcement system with competent personnel, who qualitatively fulfill their duties to ensure protection of rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of citizens. That’s why the training of persons, recruited for the first time in the internal affairs bodies, is of paramount importance for the state. At the same time, the process of training police officers in departmental university has a number of specific features that distinguish it from training in educational organizations of civilian profile, incl. indivisibility of teaching and service, as well as orientation towards diligence and discipline. The purpose of this study was to analyze the process of vocational training of persons first recruited into service of internal organs, from the point of view of using elements of basic methodological concepts known to pedagogical science. As a result of the analysis, it can be argued, that methodological basis for training law enforcement specialists is largely eclectic and combines, to one degree or another, features of all the basic concepts. And although the system of vocational training for persons first recruited into service of internal affairs bodies is built quite clearly and in many ways effective, it still lacks flexibility and adaptability to dynamic changes in external environment.
From history of medical science in Uzbekistan in the period of independence
Authors:   Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan, Djumanov S.A.
Published: November 2020

Analyzed is state of medical science in Republic of Uzbekistan in the years of independence. As known is, development of the system of health care directly depends on development of medical science. In that direction of special importance are wide scale measures, realized in Uzbekistan in the years of independence. The article is dedicated to history of measures as to strengthening of the system of health care in Uzbekistan in that period.
IMPLEMENTATION ANALYSIS OF SEKOLAH SIAGA KEPENDUDUKAN (SSK) IN EAST JAVA 2019
Authors: Abdiyah Aliqul , Hartanti Fonny Indri , Sulistyorini Yuly
Published: November 2020

One of the ways to synergize various parties in anticipating and overcoming problems as a result of population dynamics is to increase the role of teachers through the establishment of Sekolah Siaga Kependudukan (SSK). This study aims to analyze the implementation of the SSK in East Java in 2019. The analysis was using descriptive analysis method. Secondary data on the number of schools that have SSK program is obtained through the area of population control by National Board Population and Family Planning Representative in East Java. Primary data related to problems and solutions in schools associated with the implementation of the SSK program were obtained by in-depth interviews conducted with heads of sub-fields and staff working in the area of Population Control. In 2017, National Board of Population and Family Planning Representative of East Java initiated the formation of SSK in 3 districts and cities. From 2017 to August 2019, the number of schools in East Java that have participated in the SSK program were 58 Senior High Schools and 24 Junior High Schools. Only 20.8% of schools that have met the SSK's criteria of success, namely (1) have a decree on the formation (2) have a nameplate, (3) the establishment of a population corner, (4) the integration of population material on subjects in the form of Lesson Plan (LP), and (5) community-related activities. Implementing SSK program in East Java still needs to be improved, especially in forming population corner. Students follow the integration of SSK materials into school subjects and the presence of population-themed activities through advocacy and coordination with stakeholders in districts and cities. The SSK program also requires increased socialization of activities at schools.
A Statistical Model to Assess the Team's Productivity in Agile Software Teams
Authors: Mashmool Amir , Khosravi Samiyeh , Joloudari Javad Hassannataj , Inayat Irum , Javdani Gandomani Taghi , Mansor Zulkefli , Band Shahab S.
Published: November 2020

Agile methods promise to achieve high productivity and provide high-quality software. Agile software development is the most important approach that has spread through the world of software development over the past decade. The software team’s productivity measurement is essential in agile teams to increase the performance of Software development. Due to the increasing competition of software development companies, software team productivity has become one of the crucial challenges for software companies and teams. Awareness of the level of team productivity can help them to achieve better estimation results on the time and cost of the projects. However, to measure software productivity, there is no definitive solution or approach whether in traditional and agile software development teams that lead to the occurrence of many problems in achieving a reliable definition of software productivity. Hence, this study aims to propose a statistical model to assess the team’s productivity in agile teams. A survey was conducted with forty software companies and measured the impact of six factors of the team on productivity in these companies. The results show that team effectiveness factors including inter-team relationship, quality conformance by the team, team vision, team leader, and requirements handled by the team had a significant impact on team productivity. Moreover, the results also state that inter-team relations affect the most on software teams’ productivity. Finally, the model fit test showed that 80% of productivity depends on team effectiveness factors.
Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Tremor and Other Tremor Syndromes: A Narrative Review of Current Targets and Clinical Outcomes
Authors: Iorio-Morin Christian , Fomenko Anton , Kalia Suneil
Published: November 2020

Tremor is a prevalent symptom associated with multiple conditions, including Essential Tremor (ET), Parkinson’s disease (PD), multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke, and trauma. The surgical management of tremor evolved from stereotactic lesions to deep-brain stimulation (DBS), which allowed safe and reversible interference with specific neural networks. This paper reviews the current literature on DBS for tremor, starting with a detailed discussion of current tremor targets (Vim, Raprl, caudal Zi, Vo and STN) and continuing with a discussion of results obtained when performing DBS in the various aforementioned tremor syndromes. Future directions for DBS research are then briefly discussed.
Extracellular Vesicles and the Oviduct Function
Authors: Harris Emily A. , Stephens Kalli K. , Winuthayanon Wipawee
Published: November 2020

In mammals, the oviduct (or the Fallopian tube in humans) can be divided into the infundibulum (responsible for oocyte pick-up), ampulla (site of fertilization), isthmus (where preimplantation embryos develop), and uterotubal junction (where embryos transit to the uterus). The oviductal fluid, as well as extracellular vesicles produced from the oviductal epithelial cells, referred to as oEVs, have been shown to improve the fertilization process, prevent polyspermy, and aid in embryo development. oEVs contain molecular cargos (such as miRNAs, mRNAs, proteins, and lipids) that can be delivered and fuse to recipient cells. oEVs produced from the ampulla appear to be functionally distinct from those produced from the isthmus. In multiple species including mice, cats, dogs, pigs, and cows, oEVs can be incorporated into the oocytes, sperm, and embryos. In this review, we show the positive impact of oEVs on gamete function as well as blastocyst development and how they may improve embryo quality in in vitro conditions in an assisted reproductive technology setting for rodents, domestic animals, farm animals, and humans.