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In-Vitro Growth Enhancement of Cedrela odorata L. using Benzyl Amino Purine and Α-Naphthalene Acetic Acid
Authors: Afolabi J.O , Asonibare A.O. , Onawumi O.A. , Oyetunde E.O.
Published: February 2022

Studies were conducted in order to develop protocol for mass-production of Cedrela odorata seedlings. Clean-plantlets were initiated on four media at full and half strengths. Shoot-regeneration consisted two media types (Murashige & Skoog (MS) and Woody Plant Medium (WPM)) and four Benzyl Amino Purine (BAP) concentrations: 0.0, 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 mg/l. Root-induction involved three MS media strengths (25, 50 and 100 % basal salts) and two Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) levels (0.0 and 0.5 mg/l) all in factorial combinations and laid out in completely randomised design (CRD). The results at initiation showed that MS at full strength enhanced in vitro seeds growth better in terms of root lengths (6.50 cm) and number of leaves (7.6) while WPM gave better shoot length (6.24 cm) at 3 Week after inoculation (WAI). Shoots were best regenerated on MS basal medium supplemented with 1.0 mg/l BAP for shoot length at 4 WAI while the effects of BAP levels were comparable but higher than control for number of leaves and axillary shoots. Highest number of roots (3.92) induced and root length (2.93 cm) obtained were from 100% MS medium at 8 WAI. Hence, MS medium (100% basal salt) with 1.0 mg/l BAP with or without 0.5 mg/l NAA are considered suitable protocol for in vitro propagation of C. odorata.
Investigation of Alkanol-Amine Solvents and their Blends for CO2 Removal from Natural Gas using Aspen-Hysys
Authors: Eletta O.A.A. , Awotoye D.T. , Zubairu A.A.
Published: February 2022

The removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from natural gas is vital towards meeting pipeline sales gas specifications and evading operational complications during the liquefaction of natural gas. Therefore, the removal of CO2 from natural gas is necessary for the efficient utilization of natural gas and for the reduction of global CO2 emission. It is also vital for the effective liquefaction process in the liquefied natural gas project A common and widespread technique used at natural gas plants in Nigeria is the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from natural gas through chemical absorption using alkanolamine solutions. In this research, an amine sweetening process is simulated using Aspen HYSYS V10 with a typical Nigerian natural gas composition. The simulation is used to investigate four different kinds of amines and their blends (mixed amines). The investigated amines are Monoethanolamine (MEA), Diethanolamine (DEA), Diglycolamine (DGA) and Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) while the blends are MDEA + MEA, MDEA + DEA and MDEA + DGA. Results obtained from the simulation show that the mixed amine “MDEA + MEA” with lean amine strength of 11% MEA and 39% MDEA, absorbs 99.97% of CO2 present in the gas and hence, amine blends absorb carbon dioxide from natural gas better than the individual amines. It was also concluded that increasing the composition of the primary or secondary amine while decreasing the composition of the tertiary amine in the lean amine solution (amine blend) led to an increase in the amount of CO2 being absorbed. The study provides useful information on the absorption of CO2 using alkanolamine solvents and their blends in a standard amine sweetening plant.
Production of Reinforced Polyester Composite from Okra Fibre and Sawdust
Authors: Bello T.K. , Oladipo M.O. , Idris A. , Beka F.B. , Unachukwu U.P. , Bukar A.
Published: February 2022

This research presents properties of okra and sawdust reinforced polyester composite. The compatibility of the simple woven okra and sawdust with polyester was enhanced with stearic acid treatment. FTIR analysis confirmed decrease in hydrophilicity of the fibre and dust. Six composite samples; pure polyester, sawdust reinforced polyester composite, okra reinforced polyester composite, 10% sawdust in okra fibre reinforced composite, 20% sawdust in okra fibre reinforced composite and 30% sawdust in okra fibre reinforced composites were fabricated and characterized. The morphological analysis showed that the homogeneity of polyester in the samples reduces with increase in sawdust filler (10-30 wt%). Water absorption was highest (1.6%) in 30% sawdust in okra. The densities of all the composites were between 3.5 – 4.5 kg/m3. The sawdust reinforced composite recorded low impact energy of 0.25 J while the woven okra fibre reinforced polyester recorded the highest impact energy of 9.9 J. Hardness property reduced as the biomass content increased. Unreinforced polyester recorded the highest average elongation of 25% (1400 µm) and reduced elongation as filler increased. The storage modulus was highest for unreinforced composite at 40oC but as the temperature reached 81oC the storage modulus of unreinforced polyester dropped lower than the sawdust composite. The damping factor (1.41) was highest for 20 wt% sawdust/okra polyester composite. This research concludes that sawdust and okra are suitable for lightweight and energy damping materials in automobile applications.
Azerbaycan Cumhuriyeti'nde Siyasi Bir Muhacir: Abbas Bey Atamalıbeyov (1895-1971)
Authors: AKARSLAN Zeynep
Published: February 2022

Uzun yıllar Çarlık Rusya’nın egemenliği altında kalmış olan Azerbaycan’da 19. yüzyılın başından itibaren yaşanan gelişmeler Azerbaycan’ın milli uyanışının ilk adımı olmuştur. Rusya’da ardı ardına patlak veren ihtilal hareketleri ve hemen akabinde yaşanan basın özgürlüğü Azerbaycan Türkleri arasında bağımsızlık fikrinin hızla yayılmasını sağlamıştır. İlk kısa bağımsızlık deneyimini 1918-1920 yılları arasında yaşayan Azerbaycan’da bu dönemde birçok önemli siyasi figür tarih sahnesindeki yerini almıştır. Bu isimlerden biri olan Abbas Bey Atamalıbeyov, Rusya’da eğitim görmüş, 1917 İhtilali’nin patlak vermesi üzerine Azerbaycan’a geri dönmüştür. Transkafkasya Seyminin üyelerinden biri olan Atamalıbeyov, Azerbaycan’ın bağımsızlığını kazanmasından sonra parlamentoda görev almıştır. Ali Merdan Topçubaşı ile birlikte Paris Konferansına gönderilen heyetin üyelerinden biri olan Abbas Bey, Azerbaycan’ın Kızıl Ordu işgaline uğramasından sonra muhaceret hayatı yaşamıştır. Bu çalışma, Azerbaycan’ın bağımsızlık tarihinde yer alan Abbas Bey Atamalıbeyov’un hatıralarından yola çıkarak hayatı ve faaliyetleri hakkında bilgi vermek üzere hazırlanmıştır. Atamalıbeyov’un 20. yüzyılın başlarında Azerbaycan’ın siyasi tarihi üzerine etkileri, Azerbaycan’ın bağımsız bir devlete dönüşmesindeki rolü üzerinde durulmuştur.
Being family of mental health consumers: experiences and feelings
Authors:   Estácio de Sá University - UNESA, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil., Souza Bruna Rosa de , Guedes Ariane da Cruz ,   Federal University of Pelotas – UFPel, Pelotas, RS, Brazil., Menezes Etiene Silveira de ,   Federal University of Pelotas – UFPel, Pelotas, RS, Brazil., Moreira Josiane da Costa ,   Federal University of Pelotas – UFPel, Pelotas, RS, Brazil., Kantorski Luciane Prado ,   Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Sul – IFRS, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil., Santos Vinicius Boldt dos ,   Federal University of Pelotas – UFPel, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
Published: February 2022

To know the experiences of care of family members of mental health users who are accompanied in a Psychosocial Care Center II in the southern region of the country. This is an exploratory and descriptive research with a qualitative approach carried out with seven family members included in the group of family members of the service. They were classified in three themes: Experience regarding the care given by the family caregiver to the mental health user; Support network available to the family caregiver; Strategies used by the family caregiver to promote self-care. The study reveals the impact of the overload of the family caregiver when performing this function with family members who demand a high degree of dependence. As the dependence of the person who demands care increases, the family caregiver notices an increase in the overload, which interferes with their physical and psychological health. Becoming the primary caregiver entailed the abandonment of some activities at some point in life due to the user's dependence; including activities to promote self-care. By assuming this role, the participants reported the fragility of the intrafamily support network, and PSCC was mentioned as the main support network. In this study, it was possible to perceive the overload of the family caregiver from all the demands generated by this process that, when shared in the group, makes it possible to relieve the anguish and create care strategies that promote an improved interaction with the family member who is a PSCC user, and may stimulate this person to have more autonomy over their life.
Mobil Teknolojilerin Sağlıkta Kullanımı
Authors: ATALAY Emre Serdar , UYAROĞLU Mehmet Burak , KOYUTÜRK Gamze , AKÇAY Sümeyye
Published: February 2022

Sağlık uygulamalarının kolaylaştırılması, ölçülebilir, karşılaştırılabilir ve ulaşılabilir hale gelmesi hedefi, bu sektörde dijital bir dönüşümü gerekli kılmıştır. Randevu sistemlerinden, görüntüleme sistemlerine, ilaç takibinden, hasta bulgularının takibine kadar birçok konuda hem devlet kurumları hem de özel girişimler çeşitli uygulamalar geliştirmektedir. Cep telefonlarıyla uyumlu kullanılabilen bu uygulamalar, insanların teknoloji okur-yazarlığının da artmasıyla gün geçtikçe daha çok kullanılmaya ve benimsenmeye başlamıştır. Sektörün paydaşlarının bu uygulamalardan haberdar olması, amaçlarına uygun kullanması ile daha büyük kitlelere ulaşılacağı düşünülmektedir. Sağlık sektöründe kullanılacak mobil uygulama geliştirilmesinde uygun bir saha araştırması, ihtiyaçların belirlenmesi, profesyonellerin talepleri, kullanışlılık gibi detaylar dikkate alınmalıdır. Daha önce geliştirilen uygulamaların başarısız olanlarının nedenleri incelenmeli, başarılı olanların özellikleri de yeni tasarımlara taşınmalıdır. Bu çalışmada literatürde, internet sitelerinde, Google Play ve IOS uygulama marketlerinde bulunan sağlık uygulamalarının derlenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Natural Theology and its Relevance to Religious Pluralism in Indonesia
Authors: Kristanto David , Runtuwene Daniel , Lawalata Mozes , Poroe Herman
Published: February 2022

Natural theology is an underdeveloped theological theme in the recent Indonesian theological scholarship. That fact is unfortunate considering the significance of the topic to the context of religious pluralism in Indonesia. Natural theology is interdisciplinary and interreligious in nature; thus, it might open scholarly discussion for scholars from many disciplines with diverse religious backgrounds. Using a systematic theology approach, this articleargues that developing natural theology could keep balance for Christian emphasis on general and special revelation that might lead toward the enrichment of the Christian faith.
The Nature of Tolerance in the Frame of Christian Faith as a Contribution to Building the Unity of the Nation
Authors: Arifianto Yonatan Alex , Saptorini Sari , Triposa Reni
Published: February 2022

Intolerant attitudes and actions that result in horizontal conflicts are inevitable in the life of a pluralistic nation like Indonesia. They hinder, however, the development of the nation's integrity protected and fought for decades by its founding fathers. Through this paper, Indonesian Christians are expected to be aware of the importance of their nation's integrity and of them living in harmony, which will bring peace. This study used a descriptive qualitative method with a literature study approach. It concluded that a correct understanding of the nature of tolerance within the framework of the Christian faith is necessary to contribute to building national unity. The tolerance possessed by Christians will maximize their role in contributing to practical building of national unity in daily life, such as in carrying out activities that emphasize coexistence and mutual respect as the realization of obedience to God's word. Christians also need to participate in inter-religious dialogue to find solutions to the problem of disintegration. Thus, the role of Christians in building national unity and integrity through tolerance has an impact on the harmony, security, and sustainability of the state.
Internship programmes in the pharmacy faculties and their compliance with the standards: A study in Turkey
Authors: Ozcelikay Gulbin , Zübarioğlu Sıdıka
Published: February 2022

Objective: Pharmacy faculties endeavour to equip future pharmacy candidates with up-to-date drug knowledge and skills to prepare them for future professional life. To train pharmacists to play an active role in each field of pharmaceuticals according to a wide range of the pharmaceutical industry, is a challenging process that needs to be well-planned. The internship programme is one of the building blocks of this challenging process.
Methods: The document analysis method was used to conduct this research. The material of the study consists of the internship guidelines of a total of 48 programmes.
Results: 79.5% of pharmacy faculties comply with standards in terms of internship periods and their durations. Another important point is internship areas and Turkey provides many options for these internships. Although 97.5% of the 39 pharmacy faculties (with a total of 43 pharmacy programmes) were up to date, 20.5% did not comply with the standards prepared by the Council of Higher Education in line with the European Union's directive no. 2005/36/EC.
Discussion: It is not possible to discuss homogeneity between Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in terms of pharmacy programmes’ internship practices as there exist significant differences between them. However, when Turkey is considered alone, 85.7% of faculties carried out internship practices with minor changes by adhering to the standards.
Utilization of Feed and Growth Performance of Mud Crabs: The Effect of Herbal Extracts as Functional Feed Additives
Authors: Aslamyah Siti , Fujaya Yushinta , Rukminasari Nita , Hidayani Andi A. , Darwis Muhlisa , Achdiat Muhammad
Published: February 2022

This study aimed to analyze the effect of herbal extracts as functional feed additives on the utilization of feed and growth performance of orange mud crabs (Scylla olivacea). The test animals used were 60 crabs for each treatment dose. The crabs are kept individually in a crab box which was placed on a floating bamboo raft. This was to enable floating on the surface of the pond water which had a depth of ±80 cm. The treatments tested were four doses of a combination herbal extract from Morus alba, Curcuma xanthorrhiza, and Boesenbergia rotunda, namely 0, 200, 400, 600 mg kg-1 of feed. Formulated feed with the protein content of 41.93%, fat 7.43%, Nitrogen Free Extract (NFE) 29.33%, and crude fiber 7.82% was given at a dose of 5% body weight every day. Based on one-way ANOVA, the results showed that the dose of herbal extracts influences the feed utilization and growth performance of mud crabs. The dose of herbal extract 600 mg kg-1 of feed provided higher feed utilization and growth performance (LSD Test: P<0.1). Significant differences were found between feed utilization and growth performance of mud crabs after molting and non-molting. In molting mud crabs, treatment with herbal extract 600 mg kg-1 obtained an average weight gain of ±60.73 from the initial weight, compared to control crabs (without herbal extracts) gaining an average weight gain of ±43.73%. However, in non-molting crabs, ±5.44 and ±6.42 weight gain was observed, respectively. Significant differences also occurred between treatments for specific growth rates, feed consumption, feed efficiency, and condition factors. These results provided information that herbal extracts are potentially as feed additives to increase feed utilization and growth performance, as well as stimulate molting in crab cultivation.
The Effect of Financial Literacy and Knowledge of Capital Market on Intention to Invest on Islamic Stock Exchange
Authors:   Faculty of Islamic Economic and Business, Universitas Islam negeri Datokarama Palu, Indonesia, Malkan Malkan
Published: February 2022

This study aims to find out the effect of financial literacy and knowledge capital market on intention to invest in Islamic stock exchange. Our study employed a quantitative method using survey techniques. Samples of this study were ninety-four students randomly selected from two departments of Islamic economy and banking within the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business of State University of Islamic Studies Datokarama Palu, Indonesia. Our study found that financial literacy variables and knowledge of the capital market have a positive and significant effect on the students’ interest in the Islamic capital market. Financial literacy played a more dominant role compared to the knowledge on the capital market variable. Our study highlighted an important point is that attracting a new generation in the Islamic capital market requires more attention from government and education institutions to provide them with sufficient knowledge and literacy of capital market and financial. Future studies need to study a better way to provide the young generation with financial literacy and capital market knowledge.
FIXED POINT THEOREMS FOR (,) TYPE EXPANSIVE MAPPINGS IN B-METRIC SPACES
Authors:   Institute for Excellence in Higher Education, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, Saluja A. S.
Published: February 2022

In this paper, we confine over selves to obtain some results on fixed point theorems for a new category of expansive mappings called (y, a) expansive mapping in b- metric spaces. Our results are with much shorter proof and generalize many existing results in the literature. We also have given some examples to support our results.
Dynamical System Stability Analysis of the Interaction Nitrogen, Phytoplankton, Macrobenthos, and Sediment with Gradient Variable Method
Authors:   Departement  of  Mathematics,  Faculty  of  Science  and  Mathematics,  Diponegoro  University,  Jl.  Prof  Soedarto  SH,  Semarang 50275, Central Java, Indonesia, Laksanahati Tri Yastuti
Published: February 2022

In the shrimp pond aquaculture system, metabolic waste in the form of unfeed pellets and shrimp excretion can reduce water quality and increase both soluble organic matter in waters and organic deposition to sediments. A developed dynamical system was formed based on the interactions that occur between phytoplankton growth, macrobenthos density, and sediment in response to nitrogen and phosphate concentrations. The purpose of this research was to analize the stability of the proposed dynamical system. Furthermore, we determine the level of water quality in the aquaculture system based on the interaction between four variables, i.e. nitrogen, abundance of phytoplankton, abundance of macrobenthos, and sediment properties. The Lyapunov stability theory using the Gradient Variable method was used to determine the global stability of the systems. Assumption of this method is determine and for gradient variable function. In the Lyapunov function, if the value of the scalar function is definite positive and its first derivative is definite negative, then the system is globally asymptotically stable. Based on mathematical analysis and numerical simulation, the shrimp pond dynamical system model in BBPBAP Jepara, Indonesia was globally asymptotically stable at equilibrium point.
Emotional Intelligence as Correlate of Academic Performance among Junior Secondary School Students in Katsina Metropolis
Authors:   Department of Educational Foundations, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto P. M. B. 2346, Sokoto, Nigeria, Jamilu Bello S. Y. Tsagem
Published: February 2022

The study examined emotional intelligence as correlate of academic performance among junior secondary school students in Katsina metropolis. A sample of 384 students was drawn from a population of (8757) junior secondary schools students in the metropolis. Two instruments were used in obtaining the data for the study; an adopted version of Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (EIQ) designed by Kolo (2006) and JSS II results in English and Mathematics which was used to measure academic performance of students. Three hypotheses were tested and results obtained showed that emotional intelligence was related to academic performance for both males and females junior secondary school students in Katsina metropolis. Based on these findings therefore, it is recommended that effort should be made towards training in the development and sustenance of positive motivation. Conclusively, it is pertinent to emphasize on developing self-awareness among learners so as to produce learners who are emotionally stable, capable of controlling their moods, resilient to stress, rational in their thinking, flexible in their approach, confident in themselves, and with positive attitude towards themselves and their abilities.
Effectiveness of International Documents on Bilateral International Cooperation of The Republic of Uzbekistan With The Gulf Countries
Authors:   Doctor of Philosophy in Law, Department of International Law and Human Rights of UNESCO, University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Mirkhamidova Dr. Mahinnora N.
Published: February 2022

This article focuses on the realization of bilateral international agreements signed by the Republic of Uzbekistan with the Arab states in the Persian Gulf region (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Sultanate of Oman, Kuwait and Qatar). At the same time, the agreements concluded between these countries since the independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan have been researched. The article notes that the investments made by the Arab Development Funds are mainly directed to improving infrastructure, construction and development of the economy sectors, and have shown effective results. In the concluding part of the article, the author makes proposals to strengthen the effectiveness of international agreements between Uzbekistan and the Gulf Arab states.
Parents' Education Background Relationship With The Learning Motivation of Class VI Students Package B Equivalent of Junior High School In PKBM Al Ishlah Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors:   Society Education Study Program, Postgraduate Program - State University of Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, Yatimah Durotul
Published: February 2022

he low educational background of parents has a significant effect on their children's learning motivation. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between educational background and motivation to learn English for students in Package B at PKBM Al Ishlah, Central Jakarta. The research was conducted using quantitative methods. The type of this research is Ex Post Facto. The research subjects are 111 students of Package B PKBM Al Ishlah Central Jakarta. The data collection tool uses a psychological scale and documentation. Validation of the instrument in expert judgment and reliability test with internal consistency using Cronbach's Alpha technique. The data analysis technique uses Product Moment Correlation. The results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between the educational background of parents (X) and students' learning motivation (Y) in this case their children in the Al Ishlah PKBM Package B Program, Central Jakarta. This is shown from the calculation of the correlation test, r count = 0.536 > r table = 0.1848. Recommendation: Efforts are needed to provide parents with knowledge and skills about child education (parenting)
How Should an Attorney Deal with High Technology in Their Law Practice?
Authors:   Morgan State University, Buresh Donald L.
Published: February 2022

In this essay, the modifications of the American Bar Association Model Rules are discussed with regards to an attorney’s responsibilities when dealing with technology. In particular, an attorney is accountable for having a reasonable appreciation of technology functions, mainly when protecting client data or the data entrusted to their care. The paper briefly describes the common law and regulatory law associated with safeguarding data. Compliance with existing ABA Rules and federal and state statutes is paramount. Finally, the article discusses that attorney responsibilities regarding electronic discovery, automated document assembly. Electronic court filing, how a client employs technology, the presenting of digital evidence in a courtroom, and open-source Internet investigations and research tools. The paper concludes that constant vigilance is the order of the day.
Military Campaign Strategy with the Integration of the 1st Joint Defense Command and Local Governments of the Riau Islands Province
Authors:   Military Strategy and Campaign Study Program, Faculty of Defense Management, Republic of Indonesian Defense University, Kawasan IPSC Sentul, Sukahati, Kec. Citeureup, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat 16810, Mardamsyah Adam
Published: February 2022

The Military Campaign is a series of several joint operations carried out sequentially, to achieve strategic and operational goals in a space and time (TNI 2019). This study aims to a). To analyze the implementation of Kogabwilhan I military operations in support of the military campaign in the Natuna region. b) To analyze the Riau Islands Provincial Government in support of the military campaign. c) To analyze the integration strategy of Kogabwilhan I and the Riau Islands Provincial Government in carrying out the military campaign. This study uses a qualitative method. Data collection techniques are interviews, observations and documentation studies. Research Results 1) Kogabwilhan I served as initial action, restorer, and deterrent according to the policy of the Commander-in-Chief. 2) the functions of the Riau Islands Government include security, economic development and infrastructure. 3). The implementation of territorial development activities through the Komsos method with community components. Discussion of the concept of the Kogabwilhan I military campaign in the implementation of the state's Strategic framework to determine goals in national defense and security efforts and develop national resources including the military, but to achieve this the context is also determined by community relations that support and intertwine activities between civilians and the military so that soldiers can love and respect loved by the people and awakened awareness of defending the country. Cooperation is defined as a form of social process to achieve common goals by helping each other and understanding each other's activities. So the implementation of the Defense Area Empowerment policy with the support of the Riau Islands community built a close and positive emotional relationship between soldiers and the community.
An Investigation of Biological Markers of Adult Attachment in the Framework of Polyvagal Theory
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Psychology Department, Üsküdar University, Istanbul, Turkey, Varol Ülker Selami
Published: February 2022

In this dissertation, the physiological effects of attachment theory were investigated with respect to the Polyvagal theory. The aim of the study is to investigate comparatively whether there is a physiological change that can be proven by activating the attachment system as a result of romantic relationship and vital threat with emotional stimuli through the participants who are classified as avoidant and anxious attachment dimensions by applying ECR scale. 60 participants divided into the two groups; avoidant and anxious were exposed to visual stimulus in three qualified categories (romantic relationship-positive, neutral and romantic relationship-negative) for 12 min. Skin conductance level (SCL) computed from GSR by measuring changes in the conductivity of the skin regulated by the Autonomic Nervous System. In order to observe the changes in facial expressions regulated by the VII. cranial nerve, the metrics of 7 basic emotions in AFFDEX facial expression analysis modules (anger, sadness, disgust, happiness, etc.) were analyzed with "Time Percentage". Thus, it was investigated whether there was a statistically significant difference in terms of physiological change between two different groups in three different stimulus categories. It was observed that there is no significant difference in the measurement of SCL μS/m of two groups. However, when peaks were included in the analyses, it was observed that the anxious group have more peak counts then the avoidant groups in terms of romantic positive, romantic negative, and polyvagal -negative measures (χ2 (4)= 45,084, p=.000). As for AFFDEX analyses, Positive, Sadness (mean, 0.03 ss = 0.26 - mean 00 p = .014), Neutral, sadness (mean, 0.15 sd = 1.53 - mean .00 p = .025) Negative, fear (mean, 0.12 sd = 1.06 - mean.00 p = .045) Negative time percentage (mean: 0.33 sd = 2.58 – mean: 2.43 ss = 11.24 p = .038) were observed significant differences between groups. As a result, it is assumed that revealing concrete and important findings on biological markers of adult attachment with respect to the framework of polyvagal theory would provide both theoretical and practical contributions to the field.
Manifestaciones reumatológicas y sistémicas en pacientes con enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal
Authors: Sommerfleck F.A. , Schneeberger E.E. , Suarez Lissi M.A. , Chiardola F. , Sambuelli A. , Marconi O. , Rosemffet M.G. , Maldonbado Cocco J.A. , Citera G.
Published: February 2022

Introducción: La Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal (EII) comprende la Enfermedad de Crohn (EC) y la Colitis Ulcerosa (CU). La frecuencia del compromiso sistémico en la EII es entre 20 y 40%, y las manifestaciones más frecuentes son las dermatológicas, oculares, articulares y hepatobiliares. Ante la falta de datos sobre la frecuencia y características de dichas manifestaciones en nuestra población, decidimos evaluar la prevalencia de las manifestaciones clínicas extraintestinales en pacientes argentinos con diagnóstico de EII, evaluar sus características, determinar su asociación con la CU y/o EC y examinar el compromiso axial radiológico de estos pacientes. Materiales y métodos: Se estudiaron 95 pacientes consecutivos con diagnóstico establecido de EII. Se completó un cuestionario registrando datos demográficos y clínicos de la EII. Dos médicos realizaron un examen físico completo reumatológico. Se realizaron radiografías de columna lumbar y cervical, pelvis panorámica y sacroilíacas por técnica de Fergusson puntuadas según criterios de New York. Las radiografías fueron leídas por un investigador independiente que desconocía los datos clínicos de los pacientes. Resultados: Se incluyeron 95 pacientes, 39,9% eran de sexo masculino. La edad mediana fue de 37 años y la mediana de tiempo de evolución de la EII fue de 6 años. En relación al diagnóstico, 75,8% tenían CU y 22,11% EC; un paciente presentaba ambos diagnósticos (CU y EC) y otro tenía enfermedad intestinal indiferenciada. Las manifestaciones no reumatológicas más frecuentes fueron: úlceras orales 38,9%, uveítis 10,5%, cervicitis/uretritis 8,4%, eritema nodoso 6,3%, psoriasis 2,1% y pioderma gangrenoso 1,1%. En cuanto a las manifestaciones reumatológicas: lumbalgia inflamatoria 44,2%, artritis periférica 27,4%, talalgia 24,2%, dactilitis 13,7% y entesitis 11,6%. No se observaron diferencias significativas en la frecuencia de estas manifestaciones entre los distintos tipos de EII. Sacroileítis con graduación mayor o igual a 2 se detectó en 23,8% de los pacientes, y ésta fue significativamente más frecuente en los pacientes con EC. La sacroileítis radiológica estuvo presente en 16 pacientes siendo asintomática en un 62,5% y en todos los casos fue asimétrica. Discusión: El análisis de nuestros datos confirma las características reportadas en otras series y creemos importante el poder tener datos propios sobre los pacientes con enfermedad intestinal inflamatoria.
"Sarvada Sarvabhavanam Samanyam Vriddhikaranam’’ for the Corroboration of the Theory, the Medical Study of Shukrajanan Mahakashaya and Shukrashodhan Mahakashaya in Ksheenashukra (Oligospermia)
Authors: Saini Dholaram , Dhiman Baldev Kumar
Published: February 2022

Man in the modern era is fastened by many physical and mental ailments. Ksheenashukra is one of the diseases caused by vitiated Vata and Pitta. The present study deals with sample size of 20 patients who presented with Ksheenashukra symptoms in two groups each for 2 months. Group -A were given Shukrajanan Mahakashaya and Group B were given Shukrashodhan Mahakashaya. The herbs which were not available were substituted by representative herbs. The medicines given were in form of decoction; dose 20 ml BD for two months. According to the basic principles of Ayurveda that is principle of Samanya (similar identities) the properties identical to those of Shukra Dhatu will help it to increase in the body. At the end of the trial the comparative study of both the groups was comprehended in form of results. In case of quantitative ( sperm count, PH, volume of semen) analysis Group-A showed better results. In case of qualitative analysis (motility of sperms) GroupB was found better than Group-A. With respect to subjective parameters GroupA Showed better results than Group- B.
Pharmaceutical Study of Amavatari Rasa and Rasnadi Guggulu-Ayurvedic Formulations
Authors: Sharma D.K. , Charak Sandeep , Sharma Karunanidhi , Suresh Parimi
Published: February 2022

Ayurveda is one of the ancient and holistic system of Medicine. It is a system where principles of living and treatment are described in codified form. Rasashastra and Bhaishajya kalpana is a branch of Indian Alchemy and Iatrochemistry. In this branch number of herbo-mineral and purely herbal formulations are mentioned with wide range of dosage forms. It is not only a science of drug manufacturing but also the science of selection, identification, prevention and standardization. A good quality of products assures the anticipated results. The pharmaceutical preparations when prepared with proper scientific approach it can prove to be a boon for patients. Amavatari rasa and Rasnadi guggulu are amongst the important preparations, which have been mentioned in well-known rasa text Brihat yog tarangini and Bhaishjya ratnavali. Pharmaceutical study involves preparation of Amavatari Rasa and Rasnadi Gugglu according to classical method. All the raw materials were procured from the Pharmacy of N.I.A, Jaipur and Pharmaceutical procedures were carried out in the department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, NIA Jaipur.
PROTOTIPO DE ALGORITMO DE ANÁLISIS DE SENTIMIENTOS DE EVENTOS A TRAVÉS DE REDES SOCIALES. CASO: PERCEPCIÓN DE LA PANDEMIA COVID-19 EN COLOMBIA
Authors: Soto Jaime
Published: February 2022

La metodología desarrollada fue la siguiente: • Conexión al Servidor Twitter con la cuenta de desarrollo. • Entrenamiento y test del modelo de análisis de sentimientos. • Lectura y procesamiento (streaming) de los tweets en tiempo real. • Evaluación y clasificación del sentimiento de los tweets a través de los indicadores: polaridad y subjetividad. • Almacenamiento en la Base de Datos de los tweets clasificados. Estas son las principales conclusiones: • El acceso e integración de las diversas herramientas tecnológicas se realizó relativamente de manera fácil para lograr la construcción de un prototipo de algoritmo básico de análisis de sentimientos. • El prototipo es una solución a la medida de las necesidades, construida con componentes de software de código abierto con amplio soporte por las organizaciones responsables y las comunidades de usuarios. • La presente investigación es solo un pequeño paso para la comprensión de tecnologías tan complejas como el análisis de sentimientos, como parte del desarrollo de la inteligencia artificial, y en particular, las máquinas de aprendizaje. Sin embargo, nos ha permitido evidenciar que ya no es un campo exclusivo de “sabios” ni “gurús” encerrados en laboratorios o espacios universitarios.
Malestares musculoesqueléticos en aspirantes a soldados del Ejército pertenecientes a la selección de futbol
Authors: Carrasquero-Carrasquero Ender Enrique
Published: February 2022

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar el nivel de percepción de Malestares Musculoesqueléticos aspirantes a soldados del Ejército pertenecientes a la selección fútbol. La fundamentación teórica se sustenta en (Pezzotta, Querques, Pecorelli, Nani y Sironi, 2017), (Kilic, Goedhart, Hägglund y col, 2017), Toro, Martínez y Díaz (2016), Camargo y Herrera (2016), (Takata, Nakase, Inaki, Mochizuki y col, 2016), (Carrasquero, 2015), (Mendinueta y Herazo, 2005) Metodológicamente la investigación orientó bajo un enfoque empirista-positivista, aplicada y cuantitativa, con un diseño no experimental, transeccional–descriptivo de campo. La población fue de 44 jugadores de fútbol, con un muestreo censal. La recopilación de la información se realizó mediante un cuestionario de percepción de malestares musculoesqueléticos Cornell versión española (Carrasquero, 2015), con 75 ítems con escala de actitudes lickert y 1 dicotómica; La confiabilidad fue calculada a través del alpha cronbach, r=0,86. Los resultados para la frecuencia del malestar demuestran que las secciones inferiores corporales tienen un nivel moderadamente alto para: muslos, rodillas, pantorrillas y pies. La severidad presento que el plano más afectado fue el inferior, con un nivel de incomodidad moderadamente bajo. El indicador productividad reporta que no presentan molestias que afectaran el entrenamiento. En términos generales se concluye que el nivel de percepción de los Malestares Musculoesqueléticos, se localiza en el plano sagital inferior y en los segmentos proximales y distales. Coincidiendo con los reportados por los antecedentes y reportes científicos previos a esta investigación.
Ação do mercúrio na germinação de sementes de Melanoxylon brauna Schott. (Fabaceae-Caesalpinoidae)
Authors:   , Zeferino Maria Carolina Costa Almeida
Published: February 2022

Técnicas empregadas nos meios urbano, rural e industrial são responsáveis pelo acúmulo de elementos traço no meio ambiente, comprometendo a qualidade do solo e possibilitando a entrada desses elementos na cadeia alimentar. O Mercúrio (Hg) é considerado potencialmente tóxico à biota como um todo; nas plantas pode causar estresse hídrico, alteração hormonal, diminuição da biomassa, inibição da fotossíntese e até morte. Nas sementes, esse elemento afeta a germinação inibindo a absorção de água, além de estimular o estresse oxidativo. As sementes são o principal método pelo qual as plantas se reproduzem na natureza e são utilizadas para propagar inúmeras espécies florestais. A germinação é um estágio essencial no ciclo de vida das espécies. O objetivo do presente estudo foi estabelecer a relação entre a presença do Hg e a germinação de sementes de Melanoxylon brauna. Avaliou-se a porcentagem de germinação, o Índice de Velocidade de Germinação, o comprimento do eixo embrionário, o consumo de reservas, a taxa de consumo de oxigênio, as atividades das enzimas α- e β-amilase e a produção de malonaldeído das sementes submetidas a diferentes concentrações de HgCl 2 (25, 50, 75, 100μM, 1, 2, 3, 4 e 5mM). De forma geral, os embriões de Melanoxylon brauna tratados com HgCl 2 apresentaram redução na porcentagem de germinação e no IVG, no comprimento do eixo embrionário, no consumo de reservas, na taxa de consumo de oxigênio, nas atividades das enzimas α- e β-amilase e na produção de MDA. A concentração de HgCl 2 de até 5mM não foi capaz de causar a morte das sementes, no entanto alterou a absorção de água dessas, levando ao atraso e inibição da germinação. Palavras-chave: Elementos traços. Embebição. Cloreto de mercúrio. Toxicidade.
Anurofauna em áreas de influência de mineração de bauxita na região do Rio Preto, Zona da Mata de Minas Gerais, Brasil
Authors:   , Pires Júnior Joaquim Ribeiro
Published: February 2022

No Brasil são registradas mais de 1090 espécies de anuros, dessas cerca de 207 espécies ocorrem na Mata Atlântica de Minas Gerais. Para ampliar o conhecimento sobre a biogeografia local, este estudo foi realizado na região do rio Preto, Zona da Mata de Minas Gerais nos municípios de Sebastião da Vargem Alegre e Rosário da Limeira,. O local é considerado área prioritária para a conservação da herpetofauna em Minas Gerais e encontra-se localizado próximo a zona de amortecimento do Parque Estadual Serra do Brigadeiro; somente São Sebastião possui cerca de 82% do território em concessão para mineração de bauxita. Os dados referentes a anurofauna em áreas de influência de mineração foram obtidos por meio de um inventário realizado entre os anos de 2017 a 2019. Para isto foram empregadas as metodologias de pitfall, busca ativa em sítios de reprodução e avaliamos demais habitats preferenciais para presença da anurofauna. Foram registradas 33 espécies incluindo membros das famílias Brachycephalidae (2), Bufonidae (1), Craugastoridae (1), Cycloramphidae (2), Hylidae (14), Leptodactylidae (10), Microhylidae (2) e Phyllomedusidae (1). Encontramos 19 espécies endêmicas da Mata Atlântica. Foi verificado modificações significativas na paisagem local em relação as condições físicas nos cursos de água referente a atividade de mineração, portanto, sugerimos a realização de novos estudos para verificar possíveis danos causados pela atividade de mineração nos indivíduos inventariados, a fim de constatar de forma mais precisa como as espécies reagem a possíveis impactos. Estudos realizados em áreas com potencial risco de degradação por atividade mineral são importantes, pois permitem um diagnóstico prévio da área afetada por este tipo de empreendimento. Palavras-chave: Inventário. Diversidade. Anfíbios. Herpetofauna. Minério.
Estimation of emerging diagnostic parameters for Coronavirus Disease 2019 patients severity and fatality
Authors: Ashraf  , Ishtiaq Ahmad  , Sajjad Ali  , Nabi Rahman  , Hamidullah  , Amjad Ali
Published: February 2022

Objective: To identify various emerging diagnostics parameters of coronavirus disease 2019 related to disease progression and fatality.
Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at Mardan Medical Complex, Khyber Pakhtunkhwah, Pakistan, from February 9, 2021, to April 21, 2021, and comprised patients of either gender aged >18 years diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 on the basis of polymerase chain reaction testing and who were admitted to the hospital using the World health Organisation interim guidelines. Disease progression was categorised as mild, moderate, severe and critical, and they were monitored closely till the final outcome. Data was analysed using SPSS 26.
Result: Of the 408 patients, 215(52.69%) were male and 193(47.30%) were female. The overall median age of the sample was 55 years (interquartile range: 18-84 years).  Symptoms included cough 92(22.54%), fever 80(19.60%), shortness of breath 78(19.60%), fatigue 60(14.70%) and loss of smell and test 52(12.74%), while 46(11.27%) were asymptomatic. Azithromycin was the most used drug 304(74.50%), while antiviral Remdesivir was given to 279(68.38%) patients and hydrocortisone to 143(35.04%). Plasma treatment was given to 55(13.48) patients and mechanical ventilation to 87(21.32). Compared to baseline, disease progression was mild in 72(17.64) patients, moderate 96(23.52), severe 98(24.01) and critical in 89(21.81), while no change was seen 53(12.99) cases. Severity level was significantly associated with liver and renal function parameters (p<0.05). Overall, 47(11.51%) patients died.
Conclusions: Different severity levels during hospitalisation among patients of coronavirus disease 2019 were noted, and severity level was significantly associated with liver and renal function parameters.
Factors affecting specialty choice of postgraduate dental residents in Karachi, Pakistan
Authors: Samira Adnan  , Maham Muneeb Lone
Published: February 2022

Objective: To identify factors that influence the choice of specialty of dentistry postgraduate residents in an urban setting.Method: The cross-sectional analytical study was conducted from April to May 2020 at health centres approved forthe Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons training in Karachi, and comprised dental postgraduateresidents. Data was collected using a questionnaire distributed using Google Forms. Residents were asked to ratefactors that influenced their decision to join their clinical specialty on a 3-point Likert scale. Items were based on thebasis of anticipated clinical experiences, specialty-specific factors, personal preferences, and possible constraints.Data was analysed using SPSS 23.Results: Of the 51 subjects, 39(76.5%) were females and 12(23.5%) were males. The overall mean age was 27.7±2.17years. Besides, 27(52.9%) subjects were from public-sector centres and 24(47.1%) from private-sector centres. Of allthe residents, 44(86.3%) chose their specialty because of inclination to treat complex cases, while 43(84.3%) wereinterested because of the broad range of cases, and 39(76.5%) made their choice because of the reputation of therespective supervisors and institutions. Also, 43(84.3%) residents did not consider the expiry of their fellowship partone exam deadline, or unavailability of a training slot as a specific reason to select a specialty. Compared to males,significantly more females opted for a specialty if it eventually provided career opportunity as faculty (p<0.05).Conclusion: Factors that greatly influenced the residents' choice for postgraduate training specialty were related toanticipated clinical experiences.Continuous...
Innovations in surgery between the past and future: A narrative review of targeted literature
Authors: Obada Hasan  , Ahmed Ayaz  , Laiba Masood  , Abdul Mannan Baig  , Naveed Baloch
Published: February 2022

Innovation is the introduction of a new method or technology designed to change the way things are done. History is full of remarkable innovations in surgery over the years as surgeons have always been innovating and pioneering latest techniques and equipment that can benefit the mankind. Though persistent, progress has been far from uniform. Despite all the bells and whistles that these innovations bring to the table, the little acknowledged fact is that they are only accessible to a very small proportion of the global population.

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Understanding deep learning — challenges and prospects
Authors: Niha Adnan  , Umer Fahad
Published: February 2022

The developments in Artificial Intelligence have been on the rise since its advent. The advancements in this field have been the innovative research area across a wide range of industries, making its incorporation in dentistry inevitable. Artificial Intelligence techniques are making serious progress in the diagnostic and treatment planning aspects of dental clinical practice. This will ultimately help in the elimination of subjectivity and human error that are often part of radiographic interpretations, and willimprove the overall efficiency of the process. The various types of Artificial Intelligence algorithms that exist today make the understanding of their application quite complex. The current narrative review was planned to make comprehension of Artificial Intelligence algorithms relatively straightforward. The focus was planned to be kept on the current developments and prospects of Artificial Intelligence in dentistry, especially Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Networks in diagnostic imaging.

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