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Effects Nutrient Additives of NPK Fertilizer and Coconut Water on the Yield of White Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
Authors: Alfarizi Muhammad Salman , Gusmawartati Gusmawartati , Zulfatri Zulfatri
Published: April 2022

White oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) requires a source of nutrients for growth and development. The provision of NPK fertilizer aims to increase the source of media nutrients so that the results obtained are better in quantity and quality. Growth regulators can stimulate the relatively long growth of oyster mushroom mycelium. Growth regulators contain hormones that can support growth rates. One alternative natural growth regulator that can be used is coconut water. The research was carried out at the oyster mushroom kumbung at Pekanbaru, using a completely randomized design, consisting of 2 factors and three replications. The first factor was NPK fertilizer consisting of 4 levels (0, 7.5, 10, 12.5) g per baglog. The second factor was coconut water consisting of 4 levels (0, 3, 6, 9) ml per baglog. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance and further tested using DNMRT level 5%. The results showed that adding 10 g of NPK fertilizer and 6 ml of coconut water per baglog was a better dose for the number of fruit bodies, fresh fruit body weight, fruit cap diameter, fruit stalk length, and biological efficiency.
Leaching Characteristics of Udipsamment Ameliored by Mineral Soil and Adhesive Polymer
Authors: Fibrianty Fibrianty , Hanudin Eko , Ma’as Azwar
Published: April 2022

Udipsamment  is  characterized  by  sand  fraction  > 95%,  loose,  and  very  high  leaching. This  study  aimed  to determine  the  effect  of  mineral  soil  ameliorants  and  adhesive  polymers  on  the character  of  nutrient leaching  in  Udipsamment.  The  leaching   study  in  lysimeters  used  a completely  randomized  design  with three  replications.  The  treatments  consist  of  bagasse  (B),  mineral  soil included  Inceptisol  (I)  and Vertisol  (V),  and adhesive  polymers included tapioca  1% and 2% (T1  and  T2),  tapioca  dregs  1%  and  2  %  (A1 and  A2),  Polyvinylalcohol  0.1%  and  0.2%  (P1  and  P2).  Combination  of  treatments  are  IB,  VB,  IBT1, IBT2,  VBT1,  VBT2,  IBA1,  IBA2, VBA1 ,  VBA2 , IBP1,  I BP2, VBP1,  and  VBP2.  Observations  were made  before  and  after  leaching.  The  research  showed  that  VBT2  increases moisture-holding  capacity. Amelioration improved the ability of  Udipsamment  to  hold  nutrients,  after leaching  for  six  months,  there was  a  decrease  in  organic  C,  total  N,  and  available  P  compared to before  leaching.  Amelioration increased the  soil  CEC,  even up  to  the  sixth  month  leaching,  the soil  CEC  showed  a  higher value  than  before  leaching.  The  amount  of  clay  fraction  was  relatively  uniform  between  the  surface  and  the  bottom of  the lysimeter,  indicating that   the adhesive   polymer  successfully  bonding  the  clay-sand  particles  and prevented clay leaching.
Prediction Methods of the Protein Subcellular Localization: A Systematic Reviews
Authors: Parikesit Arli Aditya , Patricia Gabriella , Ratnasari Nanda Risqia Pradana
Published: April 2022

The prediction of protein subcellular localization (SCL) has been a long-running challenge in bioinformatics. Protein SCL is crucial for a protein to exercise its functions properly. The reliance of protein localization on signaling peptides and the information available in gene ontology (GO) databases makes it possible to use computational approaches to predict protein SCL. SCL methods can be classified as either sequence-based or annotation-based. Machine learning algorithms and classifiers are used in protein SCL prediction tools. This review presents a list of protein SCL predictors published in the last 5 years.
Comparison of Antimicrobial Activity between Ethanolic Extract and Essential Oil of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) against Food-borne Bacteria
Authors: Foustine Shania , Andre Andre , Setiadi Bastian , Hartiadi Leonny Yulita , Sahamastuti Agnes Anania Triavika
Published: April 2022

Background: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the most well-known spices with antimicrobial activity. However, different extraction methods of ginger will result in different antimicrobial properties due to the various substances extracted. This study aimed to compare antimicrobial activity between ethanolic extract and essential oil of ginger against food-borne bacteria grown in 2.1% Mueller Hinton agar. Methods: Fresh ginger rhizomes were extracted either by using vapor distillation method or maceration using ethanol to obtain ginger essential oils (GEO) and ginger ethanolic extract (GEE), respectively. Ethanolic extract and essential oil of ginger at different concentrations were then tested for their antimicrobial activity using disk diffusion method against Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Salmonella typhi, and Staphylococcus aureus. Tetracycline was also used as a standard of antibacterial agent. Results: Ginger essential oil in 25%, 50%, and 100% showed significant growth inhibition of four types of bacteria compared to ginger ethanolic extract. This antimicrobial effect of ginger essential oil was shown to be dose-dependent. However, it has been demonstrated that ginger ethanolic extract 50% and 100% has a stronger antimicrobial effect against B.subtilis. Conclusion: Ginger essential oil and ethanolic extract showed different degree of antibacterial activity against food-borne bacteria due to compound contained within respective extracts, with a higher degree of activity found in ginger essential oil. These may show that different ginger extract may have different antibacterial activity.
Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Bacteria Extract Isolated from Indonesia Sheep Manures and Fungal Fruiting Body
Authors: Hartiadi Leonny Yulita , Winiati Immaculata Titis , - Samirah - , Gomez Cristina
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Cancer is one of the leading cause of death worldwide. Chemotherapy remains the most widely used approach to treat cancer. However, due to the lack of specificity, drug resistance, and undesirable side effects, the discovery of novel anticancer drugs is still a priority in cancer research. Bacteria are one of the major contributors for anticancer compounds as bacteria are able to produce secondary metabolites which may have cytotoxic activity. Method: A literature study was conducted to identify the isolates in i3L-USAID bacteria database that were potential candidates for novel anticancer drugs. The selected bacteria were cultured and their secondary metabolites were extracted. Cytotoxic activity of the extracts was assessed through morphological observation and MTT assay on HeLa and 3T3 fibroblast cell lines. Results: Aneurinibacillus sp. and Ochrobactrum sp. were selected. Ochrobactrum sp. extract significantly suppressed the growth of HeLa cells at 1000 µg/ml (p < 0.05) while it did not have any effect on 3T3 cells. Despite able to suppress the HeLa cell proliferation, Aneurinibacillus sp. extract significantly enhanced the growth of 3T3 fibroblast at the 1000 µg/ml (p < 0.05). The cytotoxicity activity was corroborated by cell death observed on HeLa cells treated with high concentrations of the extracts Conclusion: Secondary metabolites from Aneurinibacillus sp. and Ochrobactrum sp. could only exert cytotoxic effect at high concentration which is unfavourable for anticancer compounds. Although the extracts resulted in a reduction of HeLa cells proliferation, the extracts did not inhibit proliferation of 3T3, suggesting selectivity for non-tumorigenic over tumorigenic cells.
Correlation Between miR-223 Expression and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: A Angelika , Djohan Carren Kwoknata , Julianto Nadya Marcelina , Putri Tiffanny Adora , Julietta Vivi , Ratnasari Nanda Risqia Pradana
Published: April 2022

Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) show symptoms of joint affiliations. Focusing on the epigenetic factors leading to RA, the expression of several miRNAs are assumed to be one of the components influencing the cause of RA. Consequently, the increased expression of miR-223 is hypothesized to be involved in the pathogenesis of RA. This study aims to analyze the increased expression of miR-223 of RA patients in comparison with the normal and healthy representatives. Five methods from five different studies were involved in this review. The RNA was first isolated from heparinized venous blood or peripheral blood of RA patients and healthy controls. Reverse transcription was done to convert isolated RNA into cDNA and the expression of miR-223 was then measured using real-time PCR. The expression of miR-223 had exhibited a considerable increase in its concentration on RA patients when compared to healthy controls. Besides, the heightened concentration is taken upon consideration as miR-223 has a role in the regulation of the immune system and inflammatory responses.
A Review on Bacterial Cellulose: Properties, Applications, Fermentative Production, and Molasses Potential as Alternative Medium
Authors: Angela Clara , Devanthi Putu Virgina Partha
Published: April 2022

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is an extracellular homopolymer produced by certain species of bacteria. It has demonstrated the potential as an alternative to plant cellulose with more appealing features such as unique nanostructure, high porosity, high crystallization index, high tensile strength, high water holding capacity, and a high degree of polymerization. These attributes facilitate BC utilization in various applications, ranging from the food industry, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, medical field, waste treatment, textile, and paper industry. Considering the advantages and wide range of applications, it is necessary to explore and improve the current industrial production to achieve a higher yield at a lower cost. This review article summarizes the BC properties and characteristics as well as its application in different fields. Furthermore, the potential of agricultural waste molasses for low-cost BC production is also discussed.
Neem Gum (Azadirachta Indica) Solution Potential for Improving Viability of Bifidobacterium Longum and Lactobacillus acidohilus Bacteria
Authors: Hamzah Zahreni , Sulistyani Erna , Hafizh Cinantya , Handayani Ari T.W.
Published: April 2022

Neem gum is a liquid that comes out of the stems of neem plants (Azadirachta indica) that have hardened and become crystals. Soluble polysaccharides compounds contained in this gum are composed of several types of monosaccharides such as arabinose, fucose, galactose, glucuronic acid, glucose, mannose, and xylose. The content of neem gum has prebiotic potential so it can be used as a source of nutrients for lactic acid bacteria. Bifidobacterium longum and Lactobacillus acidophilus are lactic acid bacteria classified as beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. The content of soluble polysaccharides in neem gum can be selectively digested by these bacteria. This study aims to determine the potential of neem gum solution (Azadirachta indica) to the viability value of B. longum and L. acidophilus bacteria. The viability of B. longum and L. acidophilus bacteria was calculated using the MTT assay method. The results showed the viability value of both bacteria exposed to neem gum solution at concentrations of 5% (b/v), 10% (b/v), and 20% (b/v) increased compared to negative controls that were not given exposure to neem gum solution. Based on the results of the study, it concluded that neem gum is effective in increasing the growth of bacteria B. longum and L. acidophilus
Systematic Review of the Anti-Cancer Activity of Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) -Derived Compounds in Breast Cancer In Vitro
Authors: Susilo Felicia Edgina , Surjaputra Ilsa Valentina , Boentoro Silvia Apriliani , Ariela Yovita , Sulistyo Bobby Prabowo
Published: April 2022

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer occurring in women with increasing prevalence in these past few years. Although many targeted therapies have been developed to increase the specificity of the treatment, many patients still suffer from cancer resistance and relapse. Green tea, a common beverage derived from natural plants, has been shown to induce chemopreventive effects and exhibit anti-cancer activity through its catechins and polyphenols content. The main well-known compound that induces these effects is epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). Green tea also contains other naturally occurring compounds such as catechin (C), epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG), and others. In this study, we assessed and compared the anti-cancer activity of these green tea-derived compounds towards different types of breast cancer cell lines. A total of 15 original research papers from PubMed, Google Scholar, and DOAJ databases were collected and evaluated for the data extraction. The results showed that EGCG was the most potent compound in green tea that was able to reduce cell viability, wound closure, and induce apoptosis even in highly aggressive MDA-MB-231 and lower grade MCF-7 cell lines with ranging concentration. The second potent compound was ECG, followed by EGC and EC that exhibited intermediate effects. Lastly, catechin was shown to have the lowest anti-cancer activity among all other compounds. Flavonols were also shown to exert cytotoxic effects toward breast cancer cells. Moreover, further study is needed to discover the exact mechanism of each compound and determine its relationship toward different types of breast cancer cell lines.
Anticancer Activity of Typhonium flagelliforme: A Systematic Review
Authors: Crystalia Audrey Amira , Hillary Hillary
Published: April 2022

Cancer is a global health issues that can affect anyone. Cancer is treated conventionally with surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy. However, the high cost of conventional treatments is a burden for cancer patients. Therefore, many cancer patients seek for cheaper yet effective alternative treatments. Typhonium flagelliforme is a taro-like plant that can be found across Indonesia. Numerous researches on the anticancer effect of T. flagelliformehave been conducted. However, a systematic review on the anticancer property of T. flagelliforme is still lacking. Therefore, this review aimed to systematically evaluate the scientific evidence for the anticancer activities in T. flagelliforme. Five databases were used as the search engine using the designated search terms and studies were selected based on the inclusion criteria. The anticancer evaluation in 30 studies selected were conducted in leukemia, lymphoma, breast, oral, cervical, lung, liver, colon, and squamous cell carcinoma. The result showed that T. flagelliforme could inhibit cancer cell proliferation with most of the IC50 are less than 200 μg/mL. T. flagelliformeinduced an increase of caspase-3 and -9, as well as a decrease of the anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein expression. The expression of p21 protein was increased after treatment of T. flagelliforme extract while the tyrosine kinase, Ki67, HER2/neu, telomerase, and COX-2 expressions were decreased implying T. flagelliforme could inhibit tumor growth and development. Lastly, T. flagelliforme is also capable in reducing the possibility of cancer cell invasion. Findings suggest that T. flagelliforme is potential to further developed for cancer treatment.
Effect of Ekman boundary layer friction on the baroclinic growth of monsoon depression
Authors: SALVEKAR PS , MISHRA SK
Published: April 2022

Lillear baroclinic stability analysis of the mean monsoon zonal flow for varying vertical shear in the boundary layer is performed by using an adiabatic, quasi-geostrophic, 25-layer numerical model with Ekman boundary layer friction. It is found that Ekman friction reduces the growth rates in the short wave region (L <= 3000 km). It is important to note that the friction plays a crucial role in the selection of the short preferred wave.

In order to find the effect of friction explicitly, the vertical stf4ctures of the viscous and inviscid preferred waves are computed. It is concluded that the effect of friction on the vertical structure of wave amplitudes is proportional to the wind shear below the basic westerly wind maximum. The 269 vertical tilts of the wave as well as vertical extension are increased due to friction. Further, it is noticed that the friction induces direct circulation in the lower layers.
Watermass structure in the western Indian Ocean- Part II: The spreading and transformation of the Persian Gulf water
Authors: PREMCHAND K , SASTRY JS , MURTY CS
Published: April 2022

The spreading and the transformation of the Persian Gulf Watermass (POW) in the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean have been presented. The core layer of this watermass is found in the depth range of 250-300 m over most of the Arabian Sea with a tendency to deepen southwards. The salinity at the core decreases from 37.9%oin the Gulf of Oman to 35.1% coat the equatorial regions. Its spreading is found to be mainly towards the west-coast of India and southerly off the Indian coast. Owing to Intense vertical mixing, rapid transformation of this watermass takes place in the Gulf of Oman. Vertical mixing of this watermass with the Red Sea watermass along the Arabian coast given rise to an isohaline layer in the depth range of 250-800 m and this layer has been termed as 'Arabian Sea Intermediate Watermass'. The influence of PGW in the deeper layers is reflected by the relatively higher temperatures and salinities at all depths in the northern Arabian Sea. Downward fluxes of heat and salt as a result of vertical mixing are inferred all along the core of this watermass.
Studies on the incidence of droughts through seasonal aridity index
Authors: SARMA AALN , RAVINDRANATH M
Published: April 2022

An attempt has been made in the present study to evolve the aridity index (lsa) for the southwest monsoon season through water balance concept. Madras and Masulipatnam have been selected to study the occurrence of droughts during the period 1901-1975. A scheme is suggested for drought categorization. A critical appraisal is made in choosing the seasonal aridity index compared  to annuals.
Radar capability of areal precipitation estimation around Oklahoma
Authors: SIVARAMAKRISHNAN TR
Published: April 2022

Radar hydrological data collected on real time basis during a full year for Oklahoma radar umbrella have been analysed and compared with the rainfall realised by raingauges. A seasonal variation in radar-estimate of rainfall is seen. While radar rainfall estimate is generally better in autumn and winter than in spring and summer. Occurrence of widespread non precipitation echo is found to pose a problem in interpretation of radar echoes for areal rainfall estimate in summer.
Machine learning to support geographical origin traceability of Coffea Arabica
Authors: Fernandes Elisabete A. De Nadai , Sarriés Gabriel A. , Mazola Yuniel T. , C. de Lima Robson , N. Furlan Gustavo , Bacchi Márcio A.
Published: April 2022

The species, variety and geographic origin of coffee directly influence the characteristics of the coffee beans and, consequently, the quality of the beverage. The added economic value that these features bring to the product has boosted the use of non-designative tools for authentication purposes. In this work, the feasibility of implementing a traceability system for Arabica coffee by country of origin was investigated using quality attributes and supervised machine learning algorithms: Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), Random Forest (RF), Random Tree (RT) and Sequential Minimal Optimization (SMO). We use an available database containing quality parameters for coffee beans produced in 15 countries, including the largest exporters and importers. Overall, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda had the highest coffee quality index (Total Cup Points). Differences between countries were found with 99% confidence using Robusta Multivariate Data Science with original data and 98% accuracy using Bootstrapping resampling method and Supervised Machine Learning algorithms. The model obtained by RF provided the best classification accuracy. The most important attributes to discriminate Arabica coffee by country of origin, in descending order, were body, moisture, total cup points, cupper points, acidity, aftertaste, flavor, aroma, balance, sweetness and uniformity. The coffee variety proved to be a promising variable to increase accuracy and can be incorporated among the quality attributes for classification and grading of coffee beans.
Estimating Data Loss At Scale
Authors: Zhang Wei , Reznik Ilya
Published: April 2022

For companies that serve corporate customers, Customer Service Outage (CSO) is a catastrophic event that may lead to some loss of their customer data. After each CSO, it is important to have a timely and quantitative measurement of how much data was lost. However, it is impractical for human to do so due to the enormous amount of data. In this paper, we present a robust solution that can return numerical loss report within hours. It handles a variety of challenges that are associated with the data. Consequently, management team can gauge the severity of data loss right after each event and respond accordingly.
Evalutating the Effect of Animal-Based Iron Sources on Iron Deficiency Anemia
Authors: Ahmad Saira , Bader Ul Ain Huma , Tufail Tabussam , Maqsood Maryam , Bibi Shazia , Ahmad Baila , Ahmad Saaleha , Nasir Makia , Mushtaq Zunaira , Shahadat Khan Rozina
Published: April 2022

Iron deficiency anemia is widely spread throughout the world both in developing as well as developed countries irrespective of age and gender. There is a strong relationship between dietary intake and the nutritive status of a body. Maintaining a balanced diet having a standard iron (Fe) level and high bioavailability is challenging. Dietary source of good quality and quantity of iron is red meat from bovine, camel, goat, sheep, poultry, egg, quail, turkey, rabbit, fish, oysters, clams, prawns, shrimps, algae, and mushrooms. In the current study, animal-based iron sources were overviewed. The heme iron present in beef is the highest (1.06–2.63 mg/100 g) than in pork (0.30–0.61 mg/100 g), fish (0.46 mg/100 g), and chicken (0.17–0.49 mg/100 g). However, Iron is abundantly found in meat and poultry's liver, kidney, and heart. The liver contains the highest concentrations of iron, three to four times than meat. Camel meat contains the superabundant amount of iron 45.5 mg 100-1g in contrast to mutton 4.05mg 100-1g, beef 1.8mg 100-1g, and poultry 0.4mg 100-1g. Goat meat contains a large amount of micronutrients mainly Fe and vitamin B12 which can be utilized to prevent and cure iron deficiency anemia in a woman. Moreover, Quail egg exhibited a high amount of micronutrients especially iron and zinc (57.2 µg/g and zinc 30.5 µg/g). Meat bone paste and the raw materials of the meat industry can be utilized to form iron fortified products. Conclusively, iron from animal-based foods can be utilized to prevent and treat iron-deficiency anemia for improving human health and lifestyle
Launch of ‘The Therapist’: A Journal Covering all Therapies to Improve Human Health
Authors: Mehboob Riffat
Published: April 2022

‘The Therapist’, abbreviated as ‘TT’ is an official journal of ‘Lahore Medical Research Center’ (LMRC), LLP. We are pleased to announce the launch of this journal of therapies and rehabilitation sciences including physical therapy, stem cell therapy, speech therapy, psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, radiotherapy, dialectial behavior therapy, Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, Mentalization-based therapy, animal-assisted therapy, emotion focused therapy, family therapy, group therapy, mind-fulness-based therapy, virtual therapy, exposure therapy, interpersonal therapy, diet therapy, virtual therapy, hydrotherapy, heat therapy are among the few.
Mission of this journal is to publish the studies in the above areas and relevant disciplines. These researches will be of great significance and may contribute to the awareness and understanding of the impact of different therapies on human health improvement. To our knowledge this is the first journal with this unique scope. Studies related to these topic are most welcome from national and international authors. It will help all of us to work as global team to do something for the betterment of ailing humanity and share ideas for this noble cause.
Effects of Functional Ability in patients with knee osteoarthritis after taking Corticosteroid injection and routine physical therapy
Authors: Mohiuddin Maha , Amjad Fareeha , Arooj Ayesha
Published: April 2022

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most well-known type of joint inflammation. It is degenerative joint disease or "extent" joint pain. OA can cause irritation, stiffness, and swelling. Objective: To determine the functional ability of knee OA patients after intra-articular corticosteroid injection and routine physical therapy. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with over 150 participants and the data was collected from Haq hospital and the University of Lahore teaching hospital for 6 months. The data was collected using the nonprobability purposive sampling technique. The knee injury and OA outcome score questionnaire were utilized as the outcome measure (KOOS). SPSS V.25 was used for statistical analysis. Results:  The mean age for the subjects was 55.08±11.88. The statistically significant results were found with pain, symptoms, improved activities of daily living, sports and recreation, and quality of life in the group of patients who have received physical therapy. Conclusions: It is concluded that physical therapy shows better functional ability as compared to corticosteroid injection. But the corticosteroid injections are useful in short-term treatment and exercise therapy can be recommended for patients with severe arthritis as an effective method for long-term improvement.
Risk Factors Associated With Recurrent Hamstring Injuries in Sports Athletes
Authors: Shahid Qurat ul Ain , Bukhari Bazal , Ghaffar Hassan Abdul , Hashim Adnan , Sheeraz Muhammad , Ali Sarwat
Published: April 2022

Hamstring injuries are commonly strained and occur proximally around the muscle-tendon junction, injuring the biceps femoris laterally. Gashes, wounds, and strains are three different types of muscle damage depending on the event instrument. Objective is to assess recurrent hamstring injuries in sports athletes Methods: A cross-sectional research was observed in 183 participants .18 to 35 years were observed. Special informed consents were gathered from the participants before the study. Most of the participants were student athletes of the University of Lahore. Data was collected using a non-probability handy sampling strategy. SPSS statistics v. 25 was used to analyze the data. Results: Participants in the sample were on average 24.69 years old, the youngest is eighteen years old, while the oldest is thirty-four years old. In this study included both genders .102 were males (55.7%) and 81 female (44.3) participants, with 27 of the participants married and 4 divorced individuals. 35.% of the athletes play Football, 11.5% play Basketball, 14.8% play both Football and Basketball. While, 23.5% play Cricket and only 14.8% play Badminton. 36.6% of the participants had playing experience of 5 years or more. While others averaged between 1-4 years of experience. Only 75 of the 183 participants indicated that they stretched 5 minutes before any exercise or sports. 63 participants stretched 10 minutes before any exercise or sports. While, only 13 claimed they stretched for 20 minutes and 2 participants stretched for 25 minutes. A history of previous injury was noted in 48.6% of athletes, while 51.4% claimed to not have had any previous injury. Positive pain or tightness in the thighs was noted for 134 (73.2%) athletes. 48.6% of the dataset population had a recurrent hamstring injury. While, 51.4% did not. Conclusions: Notable associations were noted for hamstring injuries with stretching of muscles, muscle tightness, low back pains, inadequate warm-ups before playing and playing days after the occurrence of an injury. Results also shows that fatigue and old age is not a strong risk factor for the recurrence of hamstring strain.
Frequency of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Biomedical Science Students Working in Laboratory
Authors: Anwar Safa , Batool Sana , Arif Samia
Published: April 2022

Objective: To find out the frequency of musculoskeletal pain and to identify risk factors among biomedical science students working in laboratory Methods: This cross-sectional study used Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire among biomedical science students and was conducted in the university of Central Punjab and University of Lahore, Pakistan. Study sample comprised of 103 participants. Data was collected by using non-probability convenient sampling technique and was analyzed through SPPS v 21.0 Results: Out of 103 students  reported a laboratory related musculoskeletal pain in the last 12 months while 16 (15.5%) within 7 days. The lower back (21.4% and 16.5%), neck (13.6% and 9.7%) and shoulders (10.7% and 6.8%) were the most common sites of problems reported within a 12 month and 7 day period respectively. Moreover, feeling of pain or discomfort in lower back, neck and shoulders prevented 18 subjects (17.4%) from performing daily activities while the 10 (9.8%) students required physical assistance during past last year. There was a statistically significant association between WMSP and gender, laboratory activity, and students work position Conclusion: It is concluded that significant number of university biomedical science students experienced musculoskeletal pain during their laboratory training activities which was found to be highly prevalent in upper extremities than lower extremities. Students reported work related musculoskeletal pain during the last 12 months respectively which has affected their daily activities. Few of them also seek medical advice by the health professionals. Students need education and awareness for better seating and safer work postures that may reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain.
Q Angle: Effects of Isometric Quadriceps Contractions and Body Position
Authors: Arooj Kashaf , Sharif Faiza , Ahmad Ashfaq , Amir Gilani Syed
Published: April 2022

Quadriceps angle or Q angle is quadriceps femoris angle and also called extensor muscle angle. It is formed from anterior superior iliac spine to the patellar center and from center of patella to tibial tuberosity. Q angle is linked many knee disorders like patella-femoral pain and varied in male and females. Objective: To evaluate the effect of change in anatomic positions like lateral deviation of tibia, tibial tuberosity and hyper-extended knee on the Q angle value Methods: Study is cross sectional in nature, randomized control trial adopted to select the healthy subjects without any recent and past knee injury. Ninety patients including 55 females and 35 males were chosen randomly. Q angle were measured goniometrically with contracted and relaxed state of quadriceps in both supine and standing position Results: The results shows that females have higher Q angle than male students and while during contracted state as compared to relaxed position. Q angle is greater in supine position than in standing position Conclusions: Females have higher Q angle and has more chances of knee injuries as compared to men. Different foot positions also affect the value of Q angle in supine and standing as well.
Os Centros Logísticos e Industriais Aduaneiros e a atual indústria paulista
Authors: Penha Lucas Ferreira Rosa
Published: April 2022

Frente a um período no qual a escala de ação para muitos agentes sociais – sobretudo as empresas hegemônicas nos mercados globalizados – corresponde ao mundo, os territórios nacionais são mobilizados e transformados de maneira a viabilizar a organização e eficiência dos circuitos espaciais produtivos internacionalizados. A criação dos Centros Logísticos e Industriais Aduaneiros (CLIAs) é, além de muitas outras, uma dessas adaptações do território. São recintos que exercem função aduaneira de despacho/admissão de mercadorias importadas ou a serem exportadas, mas que se situam fora da zona primária de portos e aeroportos, constituindo-se como alternativa às alfândegas tradicionais para a importação ou exportação de mercadorias. São, então, novos objetos geográficos que aumentam a porosidade territorial brasileira criando caminhos mais fluidos para as trocas internacionais, principalmente para alguns circuitos espaciais produtivos. A presença deles no estado de São Paulo liga-se diretamente ao processo de industrialização desse território uma vez que são utilizados em grande parte pela indústria química e pela indústria automotiva.
Grandes projetos urbanos e planejamento territorial
Authors: Moura Rosa
Published: April 2022

A temática proposta é abrangente e oportuna, visto que o país, ao sediar a Copa de 2014, entrega-se a um conjunto de ações, em resposta a exigências, que se consubstanciam em grandes projetos urbanos. Esses são entendidos neste trabalho como sujeitos numerosos e insubordinados, disseminados entre os lugares, mas decorrentes de um sistema técnico global. A abordagem se decompõem em uma reflexão teórico-conceitual, na análise da experiência brasileira, particularmente de projetos e do planejamento em Curitiba, nos resultados urbanos de megaeventos recentes e na ação de empresas e consultores que viabilizam produtos eficientes à acumulação e reprodução do capital, dissociados da prática do planejamento e gestão territorial.
Desigualdades e migração: como elas se interrelacionam no contexto atual?
Authors: Dota Ednelson Mariano
Published: April 2022

As novas facetas da desigualdade colocam em foco importantes processos sociais que, a partir de sua análise, podem oferecer indícios sobre o desenvolvimento urbano e regional e os impactos desse desenvolvimento para a qualidade de vida da população. Este artigo tem o objetivo de analisar as estratégias de vida da população a partir das suas condições socioeconômicas, sendo a migração uma das variáveis centrais para esta análise. Inicialmente, apresenta-se o desenvolvimento do capitalismo e o papel do Estado na promoção da qualidade de vida, seguido pela produção do espaço urbano e a migração nas cidades. Para finalizar, analisam-se dados específicos de habitação e acessos segundo quartis de renda, relacionando com as estratégias de vida na metrópole.
A integração regional na porção setentrional da América do Sul e a modernidade capitalista na metrópole manauara
Authors: Carvalho André Luiz
Published: April 2022

A intensificação do processo de internacionalização da Amazônia relaciona-se a diferentes acordos e blocos econômicos, com desdobramentos sobre Manaus. Nesse sentido, internacionalização e metropolização se colocam enquanto processos simultâneos no caso de Manaus, à medida que esta última acaba exercendo papel de polo, face aos investimentos estrangeiros e mesmo de grandes grupos nacionais. O processo de metropolização verificado atualmente em Manaus vem acarretando o aprofundamento da implantação da modernidade capitalista, caracterizada pela imposição de um modo de vida urbano que tolhe a maioria da população da região dos reais benefícios que esse modo de vida pode oferecer. É a partir daí que a modernidade capitalista amplia a segregação socioespacial. Dessa maneira, a atual metropolização manauara é marcada tanto pela privatização dos serviços essenciais à população, como a oferta de água e esgotamento, quanto pela ampliação de sua periferia. A integração proposta para os países sul-americanos que compõem a Amazônia, a partir da IIRSA, levanta tanto posições a favor quanto contrárias. Nesse sentido, programas como a IIRSA devem ser analisados levando em conta a ameaça causada aos modos de vida tradicionais da região, bem como à própria soberania do Brasil.
Análise e gestão ambiental dos recursos hídricos na comunidade de Trairussu – litoral leste do estado do Ceará, Brasil
Authors: Landim Neto Francisco Otávio , Silva Edson Vicente da , Damasceno Marilia de Fátima Barros
Published: April 2022

A pressão da expansão urbana se faz sentir de forma crescente nas periferias urbanas, refletindo na perda da qualidade ambiental das comunidades rurais. O estudo em questão desenvolve uma análise direcionada à gestão ambiental dos recursos hídricos da comunidade do Trairussu, por meio de um embasamento sistêmico e interdisciplinar. Efetivou-se uma análise de caráter geossistêmico, direcionada à obtenção de um diagnóstico integrado quanto ao uso e à transformação da paisagem rural, principalmente com relação aos recursos hídricos, especificamente o riacho Trairussu. Nas fases de análise e diagnóstico, foram analisadas as principais unidades ambientais da comunidade e do seu entorno, identificando-se os problemas relativos ao meio, suas causas e consequências. Com base nessas limitações, avaliou-se as potencialidades e indicou-se possibilidades de gestão dos recursos hídricos, envolvendo um plano de ação que integra ações comunitárias com políticas públicas por meio de proposição de um zoneamento ambiental.
Interview: Benno Werlen
Authors: Manzoni Neto Alcides , Pasti André , Duarte Luciano , Nabarro Wagner
Published: April 2022

We have interviewed Benno Werlen during his visit to São Paulo, where he gave a lecture about Spatial Relations and the meaningful construction of geographical realities to the University of São Paulo (USP) Post-Graduation Program in Human Geography. He has received us with great disposition, presented his trajectory and discussed his proposal of an action-centered Geography — establishing a dialog with several authors, such as the Brazilian geographer Milton Santos —, besides developing his critique of contemporary regionalisms and problematizing several valuable topics to the contemporary world.
Reflexões para uma teoria da localização da economia popular nas metrópoles brasileiras
Authors: Montenegro Marina Regitz
Published: April 2022

O circuito inferior da economia urbana assume uma enorme dimensão nas metrópoles brasileiras, fazendo-se presente tanto em áreas centrais quanto em bairros periféricos. Buscamos, neste artigo, analisar os diferentes conteúdos do espaço que permitem e garantem a presença das atividades da economia popular nessas localizações em grandes cidades como São Paulo, Brasília, Fortaleza e Belém. Refletimos, assim, sobre como os conteúdos dessas localizações autorizam ou, ainda, convidam a certos usos do território. Nessa direção, buscamos contribuir com a construção de uma economia política da cidade que se propõe a entender como o meio construído se organiza face à produção e como os agentes encontram seu lugar no tecido urbano e na divisão do trabalho.
Entrevista: Horacio Capel (español)
Authors: Teramatsu Gustavo , Duarte Luciano , Steda Melissa , Nabarro Wagner
Published: April 2022

Entrevistamos a Horacio Capel durante su visita a São Paulo, donde realizó su conferencia inaugural del "II Simposio Internacional de Electrificación y Modernización Social – La expansión de la electricidad a la periferia del capitalismo", con el título "Modernización, Electricidad y el capitalismo." Capel habló de su relación con los geógrafos brasileños, de la producción actual de la geografía, especialmente la brasileña, y también de la importancia de un dialogo interdisciplinario de la geografía y de otras ciencias para la comprensión de las complejas interrelaciones que caracterizan la realidad actual.
Considerações sobre a teoria dos dois circuitos da economia urbana na atualidade
Authors: Cataia Márcio , Silva Silvana Cristina da
Published: April 2022

Apresentamos neste artigo algumas considerações sobre o contexto do surgimento da teoria dos dois circuitos da economia urbana proposta por Milton Santos na década de 1970 e alguns apontamentos sobre o uso dessa teoria na atualidade. Sublinhamos que a teoria dos dois circuitos origina-se para explicar a urbanização dos países periféricos. No entanto, a crescente interdependência dos lugares, possibilitada pelos sistemas técnicos, demandou incorporar às análises da economia urbana novos elementos como a expansão do crédito e o uso das novas tecnologias no circuito inferior. Além disso, destacamos que cada ramo de atividade econômica cria e condiciona a divisão territorial do trabalho na cidade a partir de suas características. Dessa forma, o diálogo dos dois circuitos da economia urbana com os circuitos espaciais de produção torna-se profícuo, como demonstramos por meio da análise do ramo do vestuário na cidade de São Paulo.
A propagação de ondas de inovação
Authors: Hägerstrand Torsten
Published: April 2022

Texto originalmente intitulado “The propagation of innovation waves”. Tradução baseada na versão publicada no livro “Readings in Cultural Geography”, organizado por Philip L. Wagner e Marvin W. Mikesell (Chicago: University of Chicago, 1962). A versão original do artigo encontra-se no periódico Lund Studies in Geography: Series B, Human Geography, 4, 1952.Tradução: Melissa Steda (IG/Unicamp) e Wagner Nabarro (FFLCH/USP). Agradecimentos: Prof. Dr. Fabio Betioli Contel (FFLCH/USP).
Redes corporativas e incentivos territoriais: a dispersão dos Contact Centers para as cidades médias brasileiras
Authors: Almeida Marina Castro de
Published: April 2022

Este artigo tem como objetivo principal analisar a dispersão territorial das empresas de Contact Center para as cidades médias brasileiras. A análise da divisão territorial do trabalho das operações de teleatendimento revela a presença de forças centrípetas, com a manutenção do controle nas principais metrópoles brasileiras, e centrífugas, com a dispersão das unidades de produção. O uso seletivo da densidade técnica e informacional e os incentivos territoriais ofertados por alguns municípios permitem às empresas a incorporação lucrativa de áreas onde os recursos, principalmente capital e trabalho, são desvalorizados, como é o caso de algumas cidades médias brasileiras.
As complexas relações público e privado na saúde: o uso do território em Santana do Ipanema, Alagoas
Authors: Almeida Eliza Pinto
Published: April 2022

O objetivo deste trabalho é contribuir para o debate sobre o território usado pela análise da Estratégia de Saúde da Família (ESF) no município de Santana do Ipanema, no sertão alagoano. O trabalho das equipes de saúde está condicionado tanto pela organização social, espacial e cultural como pelas forças econômicas e políticas internas e externas que incidem nos lugares. No atual contexto, em que o ideário neoliberal continua a ter uma forte presença no poder público, analisam-se o repasse e a distribuição dos recursos financeiros do Fundo Nacional de Saúde para o Fundo Municipal de Saúde. Os resultados no município têm apontado uma diminuição dos recursos financeiros destinados à atenção básica, ao lado do aumento da parcela destinada aos procedimentos de média e alta complexidade hospitalar e ambulatorial.
Renovadas articulações entre os circuitos da economia urbana através das finanças: especificidades de Buenos Aires e São Paulo
Authors: Creuz Villy
Published: April 2022

A partir da dinâmica e expansão do circuito superior da economia urbana em direção aos atores do circuito superior marginal e inferior, novos nexos são travados e relações de subordinação são reforçadas. Observa-se o aumento da participação financeira entre micro e pequenos atores, com baixos graus de capitalização, tecnologia e capital. A capilaridade do circuito superior nos territórios nacionais se manifesta por meio dos correspondentes bancários (correios, casas lotéricas – Brasil - e a incorporação da prestação de serviços bancários em micro e pequenos comércios, por meio da Rapipago e Pago Fácil – Argentina). O artigo, num primeiro momento, faz um breve recorrido sobre a preocupação da interface entre geografia e economia, passando, posteriormente, a alguns atributos da esfera financeira e, por fim, trata sobre novas situações empíricas nas cidades de Buenos Aires (Argentina) e São Paulo (Brasil).
Como descrever os objetos técnicos?
Authors: Akrich Madeleine
Published: April 2022

Texto originalmente intitulado “Comment décrire les objets techniques?”. Tradução baseada na versão publicada na revista “Techniques & Culture”, 54-55, 2010, p. 205-209. (Disponível em http://tc.revues.org/4999, 30 de junho de 2013. Acesso em 16 de junho de 2014). A versão original do artigo encontra-se publicada na revista “Techniques et Culture”, 9, 1987, p. 49-64.Tradução: Carlos Eduardo Nobre (IG/Unicamp). Agradecimentos: Madeleine Akrich e Frédéric Joulian (Techniques & Culture).
Elementos da formação territorial brasileira: a federação nacional como evento geográfico
Authors: Gallo Fabricio
Published: April 2022

A análise geográfica de um território nacional deve encontrar um método de pesquisa que considere os diversos aspectos da realidade, sobretudo para aqueles territórios onde o Estado esteja organizado num sistema federativo. A evolução do federalismo brasileiro aponta uma das formas de como o Estado brasileiro usa o território para efetivar o exercício do poder. O texto objetiva analisar como o sistema federativo se fixa em todo território brasileiro ditando como deveria ser o comportamento político de estados e municípios segundo os pactos demarcados nas normas constitucionais.
Editorial
Authors: Editorial Conselho
Published: April 2022

Editorial v. 4, n. 1, 2014.
Notas de uma interpretação sobre a crise e a acumulação em David Harvey
Authors: Do Couto Luccas Ribeiro
Published: April 2022

O que revelariam as crises na modernização hodierna? Um limite intransponível à acumulação do capital? Ou funcionariam racionalizando as irracionalidades desse modo de produzir ad eternum? Tais perguntas norteiam a nossa leitura dos livros “Condição Pós-Moderna”, “A Produção Capitalista do Espaço” e do artigo intitulado “A liberdade da cidade”; servem como caminhos para interpretar a concepção de crise em David Harvey. Sem partir de postulados, pretendemos contrapor, em linhas gerais, uma leitura sobre a acumulação e a crise na obra “O Capital” de Karl Marx, baseada na crítica do valor-trabalho de Robert Kurz, àquela empreendida por Harvey dessa mesma obra.
Editorial
Authors: Editorial Conselho
Published: April 2022

Editorial v. 4, n. 2, 2014.
O lúdico e o dialógico no ensino de Geografia: uma proposta para a prática pedagógica
Authors: Mello Márcia Cristina de Oliveira , Angeloni Rodolfo Zigart
Published: April 2022

Resumo Com o avanço científico do mundo atual, as tecnologias digitais integram muitos dos seguimentos da sociedade e a educação é uma delas. Nossa experiência na Educação Básica, nas aulas de Geografia, demonstra que os alunos não se interessam tanto pelo quadro-negro, assim o uso de materiais didáticos digitais podem contribuir para melhorar a dinâmica na sala de aula. Diante disto é possível usar os recursos que os computadores oferecem, como os jogos, para tornar as aulas mais interessantes. Ressaltamos que os recursos computacionais somente serão úteis para o ensino, quando deixarem de ser utilizados apenas como máquinas de escrever ou de entretenimento. Em busca do desenvolvimento de abordagens de ensino mais dinâmicas que a tradicional aula expositiva com cópia do texto da lousa, propomos a utilização de um jogo virtual, focando a construção da noção de espaço. Assim os alunos, que vivem conectados ao mundo virtual em rede, ao longo do jogo poderão se aproximar dos conteúdos da Geografia de forma lúdica, fato que desperta curiosidades, proporcionando uma metodologia dialógica e vinvulada às práticas cotidianas. Palavras-chave: ensino de Geografia; práticas pedagógicas; aprendizagem lúdica; metodologia dialógica; recursos computacionais e ensino
Entrevista: Antonio Carlos Pinheiro
Authors: Straforini Rafael
Published: April 2022

O professor Antonio Carlos Pinheiro nos concedeu uma entrevista por Skype desde sua residência, em João Pessoa (PB). Numa conversa descontraída, ele lembrou sua trajetória profissional e rememorou sua atuação na AGB-Campinas, da qual foi fundador e primeiro diretor, e onde participou ativamente até o início da década de 2000. Falou também sobre a atualidade das pesquisas de ensino de Geografia no Brasil.