bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characterization of a New Fiber From Cyperus Dichrostachus A.Rich Plant
Authors: GELAW(Lecturer) BELETE BAYE , Tesfaye(D.r) Tamrate
Published: December 2021

Natural fibers are of the good substitute sources for swapping synthetic fibers and reinforcing polymer matrices because of their contributions in maintaining of ecology, low energy requirement for processing and sustainability. The aim of this study is to characterize new fiber from Cyperus Dichrostachus A.Rich (CDA) plant. The CDA plant is a perennial non woody grass found in Ethiopian high lands and river basins. The fiber from this plant has good chemical composition of Cellulose (60.27%), hemicellulose (22.72%), lignin (16.59%) contents. It is light fiber having a density of 1010kg/m3 and good tenacity behaviour of 105.76cN/Tex with low elongation of 4.88%. The thermal stability of Cyperus Dicrostachys A,Rich fiber (CDAF) was studied using TGA and DTG analysis and revealed that the cellulose degraded at a temperature of 377.1°C. Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy analysis confirmed that CDAF is rich in cellulose content. Furthermore, the properties of CDAF ensured that it can play a vital role as new reinforcement material and best alternative in bio composite industries. This will give competitive advantages when evaluated with other natural fibers reveals that there are significant potential benefits in implementation of “cleaner production” in textile material production industries. Specifically, replacement of synthetic fiber source with renewable biomass will reduce the environmental impact of these fibers. The future study will entail on investigating the possible valorization route especially in paper board, composite reinforcement and bio composite applications.
Improving statistical prediction and revealing nonlinearity of ENSO using observations of ocean heat content in the tropical Pacific
Authors: Seleznev Aleksei , Mukhin Dmitry
Published: December 2021

It is well-known that the upper ocean heat content (OHC) variability in the tropical Pacific contains valuable information about dynamics of El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Here we combine sea surface temperature (SST) and OHC indices derived from the gridded datasets to construct a phase space for data-driven ENSO models. Using a Bayesian optimization method, we construct linear as well as nonlinear models for these indices. We find that the joint SST-OHC optimal models yield significant benefits in predicting both the SST and OHC as compared with the separate SST or OHC models. It is shown that these models substantially reduces seasonal predictability barriers in each variable – the spring barrier in the SST index and the winter barrier in the OHC index. We also reveal the significant nonlinear relationships between the ENSO variables manifesting on interannual scales, which opens prospects for improving yearly ENSO forecasting.
WITHDRAWN: Curved, Expanded and Inclined Diffraction Patterns of Grating--Rotating Grating Around Three Axes (1)
Authors: Peng Hui
Published: December 2021

The orientation-dependence of the interference/diffraction patterns of the 1D-double slit/1D-grating and 2D-cross-double slit/2D-cross-grating experiments have been studied experimentally and theoretically. However, the above experiments were limited to certain orientations, namely rotating around either one axis or two axes. In this article, the 3-axis-rotation apparatus is proposed/made, which can rotate the 1D-double slit/2D-cross-double slit and 1D-grating/2D-cross-grating, CW and CCW respectively, 00-3600 around three axes independently and sequentially. By this apparatus, the orientation-dependence of the patterns is systematically studied. Moreover, the experiments can be performed easily. Then we show that the photons, before landing on the detector/screen, behave as particles. The above observed phenomena provide the comprehensive information to theoretical study of the double slit/grating experiments. We suggest that the complete mathematical model should contain three rotation angles as parameters. Furthermore, the phenomena have potential applications.
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Analysis of Pvmdr-1 in Plasmodium Vivax Isolated from Military Personnel of Republic of Korea in 2016 and 2017
Authors: Bong Jin-Jong , Lee Wonsig , Park Qu-Ehn , Noh Kyung Tae
Published: December 2021

Background: Malaria chemoprophylaxis using chloroquine (CQ) and primaquine (PQ) has been administered to resident soldiers in the 3rd Army of Republic of Korea (ROK) to prevent malaria infection since the year 1997. Due to mass chemoprophylaxis against malaria, concern exists about occurrence of chloroquine resistance (CQR). Herein, we investigated the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the Plasmodium vivax multi-drug resistance protein-1 (pvmdr-1) gene to monitor the risk of CQR. Methods: SNPs of the pvmdr-1 gene were analyzed in 73 soldiers of the 3rd Army of ROK diagnosed with infection by Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax). Results: Quintuple mutations (G698S, L845F, M908L, T958M, and F1076L) were detected in 73 soldiers. Mutation in the Y541C position was firstly detected in soldiers at a frequency of 1.3% (1/73). In addition, synonymous mutations were detected at positions K44, L493, T529, and E1233. Based on these SNPs, pvmdr-1 sequences of ROK were classified into 6 haplotypes. The phylogenetic analysis closed to Type of North Korean showed that P. vivax malaria of ROK could be a reason of influx from North Korea. In this study, there was no therapeutic resistance (CQ-mediated parasite clearance within 72 hours) for clinical samples that possessed various SNPs of pvmdr-1. Various SNPs including a newly identified non-synonymous mutation (Y541C) had been introduced into P. vivax malaria-endemic areas in ROK. Conclusions: Our study showed that synonymous and non-synonymous mutations of pvmdr-1 were introduced to the malaria chemoprophylaxis-executed regions of ROK from 2016 to 2017. Thus, to prevent the emergence of CQR, continuous surveillance for SNPs of pvmdr-1 related with CQR in the malaria-endemic regions of ROK is essential.
Refractory Craniopharyngioma: Successful Treatment with LINAC Based Stereotactic Radiosurgery(SRS): First Case in Nepal
Authors: Thakur Subhash , Chawla Saloni
Published: December 2021

Purpose: To present first case of refractory craniopharyngioma treated successfully with SRS in Nepal.Background: Craniopharyngioma is a benign tumour, which progresses slowly and compresses the pituitary gland and nearby structures. First line of treatment is surgery followed by adjuvant radiotherapy as complete resection is usually not feasible. Here, we are reporting a case of recurrent craniopharyngioma treated with LINAC based SRS.Case Presentation: A 43 years old man diagnosed case of craniopharyngioma in May 2019. He underwent left pterional craniotomy and subtotal resection of tumour and kept on observation. He developed symptomatic as well as radiological recurrence in July 2020. Second debulking was not possible, so we did SRS on 23rd August 2020; 14Gy Dose was delivered to gross tumour volume. Six months after SRS, Patient is doing well.Conclusions: LINAC based SRS is a frameless, non-invasive and safe procedure with excellent clinical outcomes for recurrent or residual craniopharyngioma.
Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma Impregnation for Unidirectional Porous Β-tricalcium Phosphate in Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Sato Kosuke , Funayama Toru , Noguchi Hiroshi , Asada Tomoyuki , Kono Mamoru , Eto Fumihiko , Shibao Yosuke , Miura Kosei , Kikuchi Naoya , Yoshioka Tomokazu , Takahashi Hiroshi , Koda Masao , Yamazaki Masashi
Published: December 2021

BackgroundPlatelet-rich plasma has been increasingly used in spinal fusion surgery. However, the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in lateral lumbar interbody fusion is unclear. In Japan, Affinos® (Kuraray Co., Tokyo, Japan), which is a β-tricalcium phosphate artificial bone, has been increasingly used for spinal fusion as a bone graft. The purpose of this trial is to demonstrate whether Affinos® impregnated with platelet-rich plasma can achieve a higher fusion rate, more rapid fusion, and better clinical outcomes than Affinos® alone.Methods/DesignThe current study is a prospective randomized controlled trial. The current trial will include consecutive patients scheduled for lateral lumbar interbody fusion. Since an intervertebral cage for lateral lumbar interbody fusion has two spaces for a bone graft, two bone grafts are inserted for each intervertebral level. In the current study, an artificial bone with plate-rich plasma will be inserted into one space and an artificial bone without platelet-rich plasma will be inserted into the other space. We will compare the fusion rates between the bone graft with and without platelet-rich plasma. Our primary endpoint will be the interbody fusion rate at 1 year after surgery. DiscussionThe current trial will verify the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma with Affinos® for bony fusion in lateral lumbar interbody fusion. This trial will provide substantial evidence for the effectiveness and safety of platelet-rich plasma in spinal fusion surgery.Trial registrationJapan Registry of Clinical Trials (jRCT), ID: jRCTb032200199. First registered on 13 November 2020, https://jrct.niph.go.jp/latest-detail/jRCTb032200199. jRCT is approved as a member of the Primary Registry Network of WHO ICTRP.
Increase of Non-Albicans Candida Species and Their Antifungal Susceptibility in Intensive Care Unit Patients (Mexico)
Authors: Calvillo-Medina Rosa Paulina , Mejía-Romero Rocio Alejandrina , Martínez-Neria Magda , Olalde-Elias Juan José , Domínguez-Márquez Fernando
Published: December 2021

In Mexico little is known about candidemia by non-albicans Candida species and regarding their antifungal susceptibility. Besides without antifungal tests, fluconazole is one of the most used in empirical therapy. In the present study, we included patients from intensive care unit of one hospital in Mexico (2019–2020) with compatible yeast infection clinical signs, symptoms. Based on cultivable isolates, yeasts were identified by automated instrument and by molecular method (PCR), and their susceptibilities to six antifungals were characterized at different concentrations. From 105 patients, yeast cultures were recovered and identified mainly non-albicans Candida species (57.2%); and the most prevalent was C. glabrata (41.9%). Followed by C. albicans, C. krusei, C. parapsilosis, C. tropicalis and Cryptococcus neoformans. The most common infection site was urine (56%), followed by the bronchial aspirate (30%). Mostly the isolated fungi were susceptible to 5-flucytosine (98%) and to amphotericin B. Mainly C. glabrata followed by C. krusei and C. tropicalis were resistant to different concentrations of itraconazole, miconazole, and fluconazole. The present investigation contributes to the knowledge of non-albicans Candida species infections in patients and, opens the possibility for a better understanding and management in antifungal empirical therapy.in Mexico.
Morphometric analysis for flood flow formation feature identification (on example of Ulaanbaatar agglomeration)
Authors: Kozyreva E. A. , Rybchenko A. A. , Demberel S.
Published: December 2021

Water flows with significant flow rate feature a high destructive force and can lead to catastrophic consequences. Fluvial processes caused by uneven distribution of rain precipitation over the area pose risks to the developed inland foothill territories. The purpose of this study is to carry out a quantitative morphometric analysis of the territory in order to identify the formation features of flood flows. The analysis and ranking of catchment basins are performed using a basin approach. On the basis of SRTM images and the use of stock cartographic material in the GIS program the authors have built specialized electronic maps that allow to obtain quantitative parameters reflecting the morphometry of the basins under analysis including basin geometry, drainage network and terrain relief. On example of the Ulaanbaatar agglomeration territory it is shown how initial morphometric parameters of basins and watercourses (length, width, area, perimeter, erosion dissection, drainage network density, terrain relief coefficient, Melton coefficient, etc.) form the features of flood flow. For developed territories, the initial data on the catchment basin morphometry constitute the basis for compilation of specialized maps to be used in planning and construction. The combination of morphometric indicators on the territory of the Ulaanbaatar agglomeration indicates that there is possibility of large flood formation and development of dangerous mudstone flows in some catchment basins.
Erythrocyte antigens and antibodies in the Chilean population
Authors: Aburto A. , Zapata D. , Retamales E. , Moscoso H. , Canales C. , Escobar C.
Published: December 2021

Chile does not have a national registry of immunohematologic test results; there are no data on the prevalence of erythrocyte antigens and the frequency of antibodies in this population. Therefore, foreign references are used for decision-making. In this study, a standard questionnaire was used in 74 laboratories of public and private establishments. The information from tests conducted in 2015 was requested: ABO and D typing, antibody detection, antibody identification, and erythrocyte phenotype. Prevalence for the ABO-D phenotypes were obtained at the country level (D+ [94.4%] and D– [5.5%]) and differ from those recorded in the white population (85% and 15%, respectively). Positive antibody detection results were found in 0.4 and 1.3 percent of blood donors and patients, respectively; the main specificities were anti-Lea, -E, and -D in donors and anti-D, -E, and -K in patients. Inconclusive results were observed in ABO-D typing and antibody identification in donors and patients; these samples were referred to immunohematology reference laboratories for resolution. From this study, it was possible to estimate the prevalence of erythrocyte antigens and the frequency of antibodies at the national level, and this step allows us to characterize Chile’s population of blood donors and transfusion recipients and to compare the results and frequencies with other populations or countries.
Freezing and recovering rare red blood cells using liquid nitrogen
Authors: Eades B.
Published: December 2021

Rare red blood cells (RBCs) can be used to resolve reactivity in antibody identification or compatibility testing. Because these RBCs are usually not readily available, when identified in donors or patients, a quick and easy method for long-term storage is needed. By freezing in liquid nitrogen, injury to the RBCs is prevented, and rendering them usable for testing takes only a few washes.
Blood group discrepancy in Ah para-Bombay phenotype: a rare blood group variant and its clinical significance
Authors: Bhagavathi M.S. , Das N. , Prakash S. , Sahu A. , Routray S. , Mukherjee S.
Published: December 2021

Individuals with the rare para-Bombay phenotype have inherited defects in producing H associated with FUT1 and/or FUT2 genes. We report a case of blood group discrepancy in a para-Bombay patient from a tertiary care hospital of eastern India. A 31-year-old woman with rheumatic heart disease presented with fatigue and breathlessness and was then scheduled for valvuloplasty, for which a blood transfusion request was sent to the blood center. During pre-transfusion testing, red blood cell (RBC) testing showed group O, and serum testing showed strong reactivity with group B RBCs, weak reactivity with group O RBCs, and very weak reactivity with group A RBCs. Saliva inhibition testing and enzyme treatment of RBCs concluded the patient to be of “Ah para-Bombay” phenotype. The patient’s Lewis phenotype was Le(a–b+). This patient’s serum also had cold-reacting anti-IH along with anti-B. This case report highlights the importance of performing an advanced immunohematologic workup, including adsorption, elution, enzyme treatment, and saliva inhibition testing for identification of weak A or B subgroups as well as the rare para-Bombay blood group, when routine ABO typing, using forward and reverse grouping, is inconclusive. Accurate identification of blood group helps in preventing transfusion-related adverse events and encouraging safe transfusion practice.
Prevalence of major blood group antigens in blood donors at a main donation center in United Arab Emirates
Authors: Sajwani F.H. , Amer A.M. , Khamis F.M. , AlShamsi S.R.
Published: December 2021

Blood transfusion is a common practice in hospitals. In many diseases, transfusion of red blood cells can be a life-saving measure. Knowing the blood group phenotypes of the donors in any population is important to improve health care services and to better serve patients. We aimed to determine the blood group phenotypes of the regular donors visiting the main blood donation center in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). A total of 500 regular blood donors were included, and blood group antigens were tested using serologic methods. Major blood group systems included in this testing were ABO, Rh, Kell, Kidd, Duffy, Lewis, Lutheran, MNS, and P1PK. The most prevalent ABO/D blood type was group O, D+ (29.6%), with the most prevalent phenotype in the Rh blood group system reported as R1r (34.4%). In the Kell system, the K–k+ phenotype was reported in 92.4 percent of individuals tested. The rare Duffy null phenotype, Fy(a–b–), was reported in 11.0 percent of the cohort. Most donors (99.0%) were Lu(b+). In the Lewis system, the phenotype Le(a–b+) was seen in 61.8 percent of the donors. MNS system phenotypes were comparable to the reports from Saudi Arabia and India, with M+N+S–s+ being the most prevalent (21.2%). The prevalence of many major blood group phenotypes in the UAE blood donor population showed similarities to results from populations in neighboring countries, but other phenotype prevalences were unique to this population. This finding can be used to build a blood group registry for the local population that can better serve hospitals’ transfusion requirements.
New ABO intron 1 variant alleles
Authors: Fennell K. , Keller M.A. , Villa M.A. , Paccapelo C. , Kucerakova M. , Rosochova J. , Clemente DosSantos C. , Brackney L. , Lee C.J. , Metcalf R. , Crovetti G. , Barbieri M. , Travali S. , Barrotta G. , Giuca G. , Guerra L.E. , Ochoa-Garay G.
Published: December 2021

Unusual and discrepant ABO phenotypes are often due to genetic variants that lead to altered levels or activity of ABO transferases and consequently to altered expression of ABO antigens. This report describes eight genetic alterations found in 15 cases with reduced or undetectable expression of ABO antigens. Forward and reverse ABO grouping was performed by standard gel or tube methods. Adsorption-heat elution and saliva testing for H and A substances followed the AABB technical manual procedures. Genomic DNA extracted from whole blood was PCR-amplified to cover the entire ABO coding sequence, splice junctions, proximal promoter, and intron 1 enhancer. Amplification products were sequenced by next-generation or Sanger dideoxy methods, either directly or after cloning into a bacterial plasmid vector. Eight unreported alleles were found in the 15 cases analyzed. Alleles ABO*A(28+1C) and ABO*A(29–5G) harbor variants that alter the consensus sequence at the intron 1 donor and acceptor splice sites, respectively. The other alleles harbor variants that alter the consensus sequence at transcription factor–binding sites in the intron 1 enhancer: specifically, ABO*A(28+5792T), ABO*A(28+5859A), and ABO*A(28+5860G) at GATA-1 sites; ABO*B(28+5877T) and ABO*B(28+5878G) at a RUNX1 site; and ABO*A(28+5843A) at or near a C/EBP site. Molecular and serologic characterization of ABO alleles can help in their future identification and in the resolution of discrepancies.
Njoo Cheong Seng: An Artist in the Fight between Liberalism and Eastern Traditions
Authors:   Faculty of Cultural Science, Sebelas Maret University, 57126 Central Java, INDONESIA, Susanto Dwi , Ardianto Deny Tri ,   Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Sebelas Maret University, 57126 Central Java, INDONESIA
Published: December 2021

As an artist, Njoo Cheong Seng (writer, playwright, film producer, and director) made efforts to respond to colonial discourse through his works and activities from the mid-1920s to the 1940s. His responses manifested in the forms of resistance and counter discourse. This paper seeks to explore the ideas and forms expressed in the counter discourse by Njoo Cheong Seng, an artist of Chinese Indonesian ethnicity. The perspective applied in this research is the postcolonial approach, particularly with regard to the concepts of hybridity and resistance. The deconstructive reading framework interpretation method was applied to determine the opposing relationship between the colonised and the coloniser discourses. The results show that Njoo Cheong Seng supported the movement to restore Chinese characteristics as a form of cultural resistance to the idea of Dutch colonial liberalism. The strategy that he used seemed to support the colonial discourse while simultaneously masking the hybridity that he promoted through ideas such as cultural nationalism. In addition, Njoo Cheong Seng and other similar collective artists developed a strategy that seemed to be of a puritan nature; however, it was, in fact, a simultaneous hybridity that consistently responded to modernity values. Njoo Cheong Seng actually opposed modernity born of liberalism. Essentially, he opposed the concept of the human as the centre of everything, or anthropocentrism.
MANAGEMENT OF ORBITAL RHABDOMYOSARCOMA: ABOUT 2 CASES AND LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors:   Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Sidi Mohammed Ben-Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco., Alami Zenab ,   Radiatherapy Departement, Oncology Hospital, Hassan II University Hospital., Bennis Ahmed ,   Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Sidi Mohammed Ben-Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco.,   Ophtalmology Department, Hassan II University Hospital, FES, Morocco., Soussy Kaoutar ,   Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Sidi Mohammed Ben-Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco.,   Radiatherapy Departement, Oncology Hospital, Hassan II University Hospital., Souley Idrissa ,   Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Sidi Mohammed Ben-Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco.,   Ophtalmology Department, Hassan II University Hospital, FES, Morocco., Hassani Wissal ,   Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Sidi Mohammed Ben-Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco.,   Radiatherapy Departement, Oncology Hospital, Hassan II University Hospital., Zahrae Farhane Fatima ,   Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Sidi Mohammed Ben-Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco.,   Radiatherapy Departement, Oncology Hospital, Hassan II University Hospital., Benmiloud Sarra ,   Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Sidi Mohammed Ben-Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco.,   Pediatric Department, Hassan II University Hospital, FES, Morocco., Andaloussi Ibnatiya Idriss ,   Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Sidi Mohammed Ben-Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco.,   Ophtalmology Department, Hassan II University Hospital, FES, Morocco., Bouhafa Touria ,   Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy, Sidi Mohammed Ben-Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco.,   Radiatherapy Departement, Oncology Hospital, Hassan II University Hospital.
Published: December 2021

Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common primary malignancy in children. It constitutes a therapeutic emergency. The ocular region, particularly the orbital soft tissues, is an important anatomic location for RMS, which is the most common primary orbital malignancy of childhood. Radio-chemotherapy with conservative surgery allows a recurrence-free survival of 87% at 5 years. The aim of this study was to improve the understanding of the clinical features by reviewing the literature and analysing the medical records of patients who were diagnosed with orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma in our hospital. We report 2 cases of patients treated for an orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma at the radiotherapy department of the Hassan II University Hospital of FES.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND PROFITABILITY OF CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Finance, School of Management Sciences, Babcock University Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Oluwatomilayo Omotoyosi Awonuga , Yimka S.A. (Ph.D) Alalade ,   Department of Finance, School of Management Sciences, Babcock University Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Published: December 2021

The manufacturing sector in Nigeria is characterized by liquidity challenges due to the rising cost of energy, multiple taxations, high-interest rates, poor accessibility to loans and foreign exchange instability which affect profitability. However, the right mix of capital structure is said to correlate with profitability. This study, therefore, determined the effect of capital structure on the profitability of selected manufacturing companies in Nigeria. Employing ex-post facto design, secondary data from 10 manufacturing firms were captured. The Hausman test determined the suitability of random effects panel regression to estimate the effect of capital structure variables on ROE and ROA. The four hypotheses of the study were tested at the 5% level of significance. Results of the study showed that capital structure has a significant effect on return on equity (ROE) with an Adjusted R-squared value of 0.876871 and F- statistics of 236.0122, on return on asset (ROA) with an Adjusted R-squared value of 0.080555 and F- statistics of 3.891215. The study concluded that although the capital structure is vital to the profitability of firms it is not adequately planned in manufacturing firms in Nigeria and has hampered the profitability. The study recommended that manufacturing firms must make good decisions relating to their capital structure if earnings must improve.
EFFECTIVE USE OF VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION AFTER KNEE ARTHROSCOPY: EXPERIENCE FROM A WORKING GROUP
Authors:   Hospital Arco Iris, La Paz, Bolivia., Fuentes Christian , J. Llinas Paulo ,   Fundacion Valle del Lili, Cali, Colombia., W. Chew Allan ,   Hospital Roosevelt, Guatemala City, Guatemala., Ponce Fabricio ,   Hospital Clinica San Francisco, Guayaquil, Ecuador., G. Ibarra Jose ,   Centro Medico Hidalgo, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico., Gavin Carlos ,   Hospital Universitario Fundacion Alcorcon, Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain.
Published: December 2021

The aim of this work was to assess the efficacy of viscosupplementation after knee arthroscopy in a series of cases and to propose an adequate dosage regimen.The cases studied corresponded to patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery presenting meniscal injury and/or free bodies and where osteoarthritis could be present. Viscosupplementation started 3 weeks after arthroscopy and one set of patients received one shot of 5 ml of hyaluronic acid and the other set received three injections of 2.5 ml with weekly intervals. Patients were followed at 3 and 6 months. Improvements in pain and function as well as patient satisfaction were assessed and the appearance of adverse events was monitored. The groups studied were homogeneous with no differences in the type of surgery, associated gestures or other procedures performed during the intervention. Considering the patients as a whole, significant improvements were observed at 3 weeks post-arthroscopy (prior to intra-articular treatment) and at 3 and 6 months compared to pre-arthroscopy scores. Pain reductions were of 39.8%, 63.4% and 80.9% respectively and function improvement was of 20.9%, 58.8% and 77.9% respectively. There were no differences between the two groups in any of the parameters analysed. The treatment was rated by the patients as excellent. The group concluded that viscosupplementation inpost-arthroscopy achieves significant pain reduction and function improvement; moreover, one shot of hyaluronic acidis a safe and effective option as an adjuvant treatment in arthroscopic surgery favouring a better recovery with a lower cost for both the patient and the Healthcare System.
LEGAL CERTAINTY IN PROVIDING CERTIFICATE OF LAND RIGHTS FROM THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE BASED ON LAW NUMBER 13, 2017
Authors:   The Student of Masters and Law Sciences Universidade Da Paz Dili, Timor-Leste, 2020., da Silva Domingos , F. Luis Reinaldo ,   The Student of Masters and Law Sciences Universidade Da Paz Dili, Timor-Leste, 2020., Goncalves Moniz Guido ,   The Student of Masters and Law Sciences Universidade Da Paz Dili, Timor-Leste, 2020.
Published: December 2021

The complexity of the issue of structuring land law after the independence of Timor Leste 20 years. The rise of community demands regarding land ownership rights is closely related to the principle of independence which cannot be separated from property rights, contract rights and freedom. Land rights are a separate issue for the RDTL state where there is dual ownership of certificates from the Portuguese colonial era and the Indonesian occupation of Timor Leste.This study aims to conduct a theoretical analysis of the authority of the ministry of justice in providing land rights certificates in accordance with applicable laws. this study adopts normative assumptions to indicate a critical problem in the ministry of justice which includes several literature reviews. As the final conclusion of this research, based on theoretical assumptions, it is explained thatOwnership of land and buildings must guarantee legal certainty and legal protection, legal certainty and legal protection regarding land that is property rights from a juridical point of view of the subjects land status, and from a physical point of view in the form of the location, boundaries and area of â€‹â€‹land which are regulated based on statutory regulations. InvitationOn the basis of the dual ownership of land titles, the RDTL government has attempted to establish various land law instruments to regulate citizens rights to land. However, this still raises various problems, including: juridical problems, sociological problems, historical problems and politicalproblems. So that the writing of this article can also provide clarity on land law in the country of Timor Leste.
DESIGN OF A MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT ON THE FINANCING CAPACITIES, COMPETITIVENESS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PERSONNEL IN COMPANIES OF THE FOOD SECTOR DEDICATED TO THE ELABORATION OF DAIRY PRODUCTS IN THE SOUTH OF SONORA
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department Accounting and Finance, Intituto TecnolÃ³gico de Sonora, Mexico., Ruiz-Perez R. , Acosta-Mellado E.I. ,   Research Scholar, Department Accounting and Finance, Intituto TecnolÃ³gico de Sonora, Mexico., Landazuri-Aguilera Y. ,   Research Scholar, Department Accounting and Finance, Intituto TecnolÃ³gico de Sonora, Mexico.
Published: December 2021

The objective of this research is to develop an instrument on the financing capacities, competitiveness and performance of personnel in companies in the Food sector dedicated to the production of dairy products in the South of Sonora for the detection of areas of opportunity that increase their possibilities of permanence in the market. The research to be carried out is of a mixed nature, that is, it requires descriptive and inferential statistics. In the main results derived from the piloting, the cronbachs alphas were positive, which indicates that there is reliability in its application. For future research, it could be determined what the responses of the businessmen of the three municipalities in which information is desired would be.
SENDİKAL HAKLARIN KULLANILMASININ ENGELLENMESİ SUÇU
Authors: AYDIN Devrim
Published: December 2021

İşçilerin yanı sıra işverenlerin de sendikal faaliyette bulunabilme hakkı, uluslararası sözleşmeler ve Anayasamızda sosyal ve ekonomik haklar arasında yer almaktadır. Bireylerin sendikaya üye olmalarının, bireysel sendika haklarının kapsamı ile sendikaların faaaliyetlerinin ayrıntıları 6356 sayılı Sendikalar ve Toplu İş Sözleşmesi Kanunu ile 4688 sayılı Kamu Görevlileri Sendikaları ve Toplu Sözleşme Kanunu’ndadır. İlgili mevzuatta içeriği belirlenmiş olan bireysel ve kolektif sendikal hakların ihlal edilmesinin engellenmesi ve bu hakların ceza hukuku yoluyla korunması amacıyla 5237 sayılı Türk Ceza Kanunu’nda (TCK) hürriyete karşı suçlar arasında “sendikal hakların kullanılmasının engellenmesi” suçu (m.118) düzenlenmiştir. Bu maddede birbirini tamamlayan iki ayrı suç yer almaktadır. Birinci fıkrada “bireysel sendikal hakların kullanılmasının engellenmesi” suçu düzenlenmiştir. Bu düzenlemeyle, bireylerin herhangi bir baskı görmeden sendikal haklarını kullanabilmeleri korunmak istenmiştir. Maddenin ikinci fıkrasında ise “sendika tüzel kişiliğinin faaliyetlerinin engellenmesi” suçu düzenlenmiştir. Bu fıkradaki düzenlemeyle kolektif sendikal hakların korunması amaçlanmıştır. Birbirlerini tamamlayıcı nitelikteki bireysel ve kolektif sendika hakkının ihlali TCK m.118’de birlikte düzenlenmiştir. Ancak bu hükümde maddi unsurları, mağdurları ve maddi konuları birbirinden farklı iki ayrı suç yer almaktadır. Bu çalışmada TCK m.118’de düzenlenmiş olan bireylerin ve sendikaların sendikal haklarının kullanılmasının engellenmesi suçu konu edilmiştir.
Ukraine’s integration into the world arms market
Authors: Zhuravka Fedir , Botvinov Rostislav , Parshyna Marharyta , Makarenko Tetiana , Nebaba Natalia
Published: December 2021

Hostilities in eastern Ukraine have highlighted the need for accelerated transformation of Ukrainian armed forces and strengthening country’s defense capabilities. Ukraine is an active consumer and exporter of weapons, so it needs to improve constantly its position in the international arms market, which, by the way, unlike most markets suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic, is constantly growing. The study aims to assess the prospects of Ukraine’s integration into the world arms market to secure its armed forces and achieve the highest possible level of arms exports. Methods of comparative analysis and integrated approach were used in the study. The obtained results demonstrated that Ukrainian arms export has fallen dramatically in recent years (from 1501 million USD in 2012 to 115 million USD in 2020); the largest importers were China (36% of Ukraine’s total arms exports), Russia (20%), and Thailand (17%). The main explanation for this is the necessity of transition to more technological weapons. Concerning weapon imports, Turkey, the USA, Great Britain, Poland, and Bulgaria became the main suppliers. It is about ammunition, electronics, including electronic warfare stations, means of communication, sniper rifles, grenade launchers, etc. The study substantiated that Ukraine should implement joint projects with other countries to fully develop its high-tech weapons in accordance with the latest military technologies.
Challenges impeding women into leadership roles in a student-led organization at a South African higher education institution
Authors: Jali Nokwanda , Suknunan Sachin , Bhana Anrusha
Published: December 2021

The study shows that a patriarchal society where women are still in the minority when it comes to leadership positions is still dominating. A few studies are exploring the role of women in leadership in government and industry, and very little focus is paid on higher education institutions and more especially – from a female leadership perspective. Therefore, this paper aims to determine the factors that hindered female students from attaining leadership positions and simultaneously make recommendations to create more leadership opportunities in a nationally recognized student-led organization known as the Student Representative Council at a large public South African higher education institution – the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The target population was 16 female leaders who served in the University’s Student Representative Council from 2019 to 2020 of which 13 had responded. A qualitative approach was followed and interviews were conducted. The study employed inductive qualitative thematic analysis using NVIVO 12. Findings revealed that the Student Representative Council structure at the university was patriarchal with little commitment to gender equality. Males outnumbered women in leadership roles. Portfolios assigned to women were mainly administrative rather than leadership. Females were subjected to stereotypical behavior. The study recommended ways to promote female student leadership whereby policy and constitution change is required to facilitate gender equality and the implementation of quotas. Women should be empowered to enhance their leadership skills via effective leadership development programs specifically designed for females to address the leadership gap between males and females.
Female Sexual Dysfunction before and after Diagnosis of Infertility
Authors: Okechukwu Orji Ernest
Published: December 2021

This study determined the prevalence, domain, and predictors of sexual dysfunction among 222 infertile women before and after Diagnosis of infertility in Ife East Senatorial district, Nigeria. They were interviewed using interviewer-administered questionnaire and Female Sexual Function Index assessment tool. Information about their sexual functions after marriage and before the couple started having difficulty in getting pregnant were obtained and compared with sexual functions after Diagnosis of infertility. Data management was done using SPSS Version22 and STATA 12. The Chi-square test was used to test associations. P-value of was set <0.05. Before infertility diagnosis, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 23.9%. After infertility diagnosis, this increased to 57.2%, P<0.001. The mean scores of female sexual function index for infertile patients were 29.57 ±5.10 before the infertility diagnosis but reduced to 24.42 ± 5.86 after infertility diagnosis P <0.001. The domain scores reduced after Diagnosis of infertility, and it shows statistical significance at P<0.001. Significant predictors at multivariate analysis include increasing maternal age, increasing duration of infertility, Hausa /Fulani tribe, and female genital mutilation. Infertility increases the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction and reduces the domain scores of sexual functions.
Ülkemizde Tescilli Sebze Çeşitlerinin Mevcut Durumu ve Tescil Sistemi
Authors: ÖKTEM Güleda , ERMİŞ Sıtkı
Published: December 2021

Tarımsal üretimin başlangıcı ve birçok bitkinin çoğaltım materyali olan tohum, ülkelerin tarım
ve gıda sektörleri için stratejik bir öneme sahiptir. Yetiştiricilikte kullanılan diğer tüm üretim girdileri
sadece tohumluğun üretim potansiyelini gerçekleştirmeye yardımcı olmaktadır. Sebze tohumculuğunda
özellikle son yıllarda yüksek kalite ön plana çıkmış olup tohumdan beklenen çeşit özellikleri hem üretici
hem de tüketici açısından önemli hale gelmiştir. Sebze ıslah faaliyetleri sonucunda geliştirilmiş ve 1964
yılından günümüze kadar kayıt altına alınmış sebze çeşitleri özellikle son 20 yılda hızlı bir ivme ile
büyüyerek hem ulusal hem de uluslararası pazarda önemli bir hale gelmiştir. Bu çalışmada, sebze üretim
miktarı bakımından dünyada önemli bir yere sahip olan ülkemizin sebze tohumculuğu açısından
irdelenmesi ve mevcut durumu ile birlikte sebze tescil sistemi ele alınmıştır.
Bazı Biyoaktif Özellikler Bakımından Üstün Karpuz Hibritlerin Elde Edilmesi
Authors: ARAS Veysel , NACAR Çetin , ÜNLÜ Mustafa , KARAŞAHİN Zafer , EROĞLU Evran Çağlar , OLUK Celile Aylin , SARI Nebahat
Published: December 2021

Bu çalışmada, “İleri Islah Programlarında Değerlendirmek Üzere Karpuz Gen Havuzundaki
Elit Saf Hatların Hasat Sonrası Biyoaktif Özelliklerinin Karakterizasyonu” projesinden elde edilen
veriler sonucunda seçilen 30 adet karpuz hattı 2016 yılında melezlenmiş ve hibrit tohumları
çıkarılmıştır. Bu hibrit tohumlar 2017 ve 2018 yıllarında açık araziye dikilmiş ve temmuz ayında
hasatları yapılmıştır. 2017 yılında çeşitler arasında L, a, b, C*, titre edilebilir asitlik ve pH değerleri
açısından farklar istatistiki olarak önemsiz bulunurken, ho değeri önemli bulunmuştur. 2018 yılında ise
L, a, b, C*, ho, ve pH değerleri önemli bulunmuştur. Toplam karotenoid, likopen ve β-karoten
değerleri açısından 2017 yılında hepsi önemli bulunurken, 2018 yılında ise sadece β-karoten değerleri
açısından önemli bulunmuştur. Hibritlerin 2017 ve 2018 yıllarındaki askorbik asit, toplam fenol,
antioksidant aktivite, citrullin, pektin metilesteraz, kitinaz, fruktoz, glikoz, sakkaroz ve suda
çözünebilir kuru madde değerleri açısından her iki yılda da önemli bulunmuştur.
Aşılamanın Melez Karpuz Tohumlarında Çimlenme ve Çıkış Özellikleri Üzerine Etkileri
Authors: ARAS Veysel , SARI Nebahat , SOLMAZ İlknur
Published: December 2021

Bu çalışma 2019 ve 2020 yıllarının ilkbahar aylarında yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada; anaç olarak Cucurbita maxima×Cucurbita moschata melezi ticari anaçlarından TZ148 ve Nun9075, Lagenaria spp. anaçlarından Argentario hibrit anacı ve 3335 numaralı lokal genotip, Citrullus amarus grubundan PI296341 ve ayrıca her hat kendi üzerine aşılanarak kullanılmıştır. Kalem olarak ise Alata Bahçe Kültürleri Araştırma Enstitüsü tarafından geliştirilen 187×125 ve 11×162 karpuz hibritlerinin ebeveynleri kullanılmıştır. Aşısız bitkiler ise kontrol grubunu oluşturmuştur. Araştırma iki aşamadan oluşmaktadır. Birinci aşamada; bütün anaçlar kendi içerisinde çimlenme ve çıkış açısından değerlendirilmiştir. İkinci aşamada ise her ana ebeveyn her anaç kendi içerisinde olmak üzere; 1-aynı anaç üzerine aşılı baba ebeveynden, 2- kendi üzerine aşılı baba ebeveynden ve 3-aşısız baba ebeveynden getirilen çiçek tozları ile tozlanmış, elde edilen hibrit tohumlarda çimlenme oranı (%), ortalama çimlenme süresi (gün), çimlenme hız indeksi, çıkış oranı (%), ortalama çıkış süresi (gün) ve çıkış hız indeksi üzerine etkileri incelenmiştir. Her iki yılda da alınan bütün sonuçlar göz önünde bulundurularak; tüm anaçlar bir arada ve ayrı ayrı değerlendirilecek olursa toplam çimlenen ve çıkan sayıları bakımından uygulamalar arasında fark bulunamamıştır. Ortalama çimlendirme süresinde kısalma ve buna bağlı olarak çimlenme hız indeksini arttırma bakımından yıldan yıla ve kombinasyondan kombinasyona değişmekle beraber, genel olarak en iyi sonuçların TZ148 üzerine aşılananlardan alındığı, ayrıca Nun9075 üzerine aşılamanın ortalama çıkış süresini kısalttığı söylenebilir.
Bazı Çörek Otu Tohumlarında Fungal Floranın Tespiti
Authors: ERTAS OZ Merve Nur , TURGAY Emine Burcu , BOZDEMİR Çiğdem , BÜLBÜL Sibel
Published: December 2021

Çörek otu (Nigella sativa L.), Ranunculaceae familyasına bağlı tek yıllık tıbbi ve aromatik bir bitkidir.
İçerdiği çeşitli faydalı yağlardan ötürü sağlık sektöründe kullanılan çörek otunun Türkiye’de ki ekim alanları ise
gitgide artış göstermektedir. 2012 yılında çörek otu 2.299 da arazide 161 ton üretime sahip iken, 2019 yılı
verilerine göre 37.085 da alana yükselmiş olup toplam üretim ise 3.603 tona çıkmıştır. Ülkemizde ise tescil almış
tek bir çörek otu çeşidi (Çameli) bulunmakta olup, çörek otu ile ilgili çeşitli ıslah çalışmaları yürütülmektedir. Bu
çalışma da ise Tarla Bitkileri Merkez Araştırma Enstitüsüne bağlı İkizce Araştırma Çiftliği, Haymana’da çörek
otu ıslah materyallerinden elde edilen çörek otu tohumlarındaki fungal çeşitliliğin tespiti yapılmıştır. 2200 tohum
ISTA kurallarına göre (blotter ve deep freeze blotter metodu ile) muamele edilerek 6 farklı fungus cinsi elde
edilmiştir ve toplamda 772 tohumda bu funguslar tespit edilmiştir. Bu hastalıklı tohumların 432’si Alternaria sp.
(%55.96) , 184’ü Ulocladium sp. (%23.84), 82’si Penicillium sp. (%10.62), 37’si Cladosporium sp. (%4.8), 12’si
Fusarium spp. (%1.55), 8’i Rhizopus sp. (%1.04) ve 17’si ise steril fungus (%2.20) olarak tespit edilmiştir.
Endüstriyel Kenevir Tohum Üretiminin Ekonomik Analizi: Vezirköprü Örneği
Authors: UGURLU Mehmet
Published: December 2021

Bu çalışmada, Samsun İli Vezirköprü İlçesindeki tohumluk endüstriyel kenevir üretim ekonomisi ile tohumluk
endüstriyel kenevir üretiminde girdi kullanımı, maliyet, kârlılık ve verimlilik analizleri ele alınmıştır. Araştırma Vezirköprü
ilçesinde faaliyette bulunan endüstriyel kenevir üreten işletmelerdeki tohumluk endüstriyel kenevir üretim ekonomisini ve
analizini ortaya koymak amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmada kullanılan birincil veriler, Vezirköprü İlçesinde endüstriyel
kenevir üretimi yapan üreticilerden anket yöntemi kullanılarak elde edilmiştir. Endüstriyel kenevir üretimi yapan
işletmelerden elde edilen veriler 2020-2021 üretim dönemine aittir. Çalışmada; dekara endüstriyel kenevir tohum veriminin
60 kg ila 100 kg arasında değişmekte olduğu, lif veriminin ortalama 200 kg da-1 olduğu görülmektedir. Sadece tohum amaçlı
üretimde, maliyeti içindeki en büyük pay %34.1 ile işçilik giderlerine aittir. Değişken masrafların toplam maliyet içindeki
payı, sadece tohumluk için üretimde %77.2, lif ile beraber tohumluk üretimindeki tohumluk için payı %78.3, lif üretimindeki
payı %88.1 ve toplam üretimdeki payı %86.7 oranındadır. Sadece tohum amaçlı üretimde gayri safi üretim değerinin 4.000
tl da-1 ve bir kilogram kenevir tohumu üretim maliyetinin de 25.73 tl kg-1 olduğu, tohum ve lif elde etmek için yapılan
üretimde gayri safi üretim değerinin 10 200 tl da-1, bir kilogram tohum üretim maliyetinin 10.6 tl kg-1 ve lif üretim maliyetinin
ise 17.4 tl kg-1 olduğu görülmüştür. Endüstriyel kenevir üretim faaliyetinin karlılığının artırılması için; girdi maliyetlerinin
düşürülmesi ve desteklemenin yeterli düzeyde yapılması endüstriyel kenevir üretimini daha karlı duruma getirecektir. Ayrıca
girdilerin etkinliğinin ve verimin artırılması ile ıslah çalışmalarına yeterli destek ve teşvikin verilmesi de gerekmektedir.
Pazarlama sorunlarının çözülmesi ve özellikle tohumun sağlık ve tıbbi farmakoloji alanında kullanılması için mevzuat
düzenlemelerinin yapılması ve izinlerin verilmesi endüstriyel kenevir üretiminde katma değeri çok artıracaktır.
Bazı Tef Genotiplerinde RAPD Markırları Kullanılarak Genetik Varyasyonun Belirlenmesi
Authors: AYDIN Adnan , ÖZDEN Eren
Published: December 2021

Günümüzde tüketici bilincinin artması sonucu sağlıklı gıda ürünlerine talep her geçen gün artmaktadır.
Kimyasal bileşimi ve beslenme özelliklere sahip olan Tef bitkisi, insan beslenmesinde geçmişten beri kullanılan
bir bitki olmakla beraber, ülkemizde de alternatif olarak yetiştirilebilecek kaynaklardan biridir. Sağlıklı yaşam
açısından son derece önemli bir tahıl olan tef, glutensiz olması nedeniyle de özellikle çölyak hastalarının
beslenmesinde önemli yer tutar. Bunun yanında yetişme koşullarının zor olmaması ve hasat süresinin kısa
olmasıyla beraber gelecekte kuraklığa kolayca uyum sağlayabileceği düşüncesi tef tahılının değerini her geçen
gün arttırmaktadır. Çalışma kapsamında Et 2016 tef bitkisi kullanılarak 19 RAPD markırı ile taranmıştır. İyi
amplikon veren 10 tane RAPD primeri ile Tef bitkisinde genetik varyasyon araştırması yapılmıştır. Kullanılan 10
tane RAPD primeri ile PZR sonrası agaroz jel elektroforez yöntemi ile amplikonların ayrıştırılması sağlanarak
varlık (1) ve yokluk (0) skorlaması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen verilere ile Jaccard benzerlik indeksi
kullanılarak temel koordinat analizi ve Bayesian istatistiği ile genotipler arasında dendogram oluşturulmuştur.
Yapılan analizler sonucunda genotipler arasındaki genetik varyasyonun düşük olduğu saptanmıştır. Zobel Basic
ve Dega Basic genotiplerinde çok az düzeyde farklılık tespit edilmiş olup, daha çok markır ile teyit edilmesi
gerekmektedir. Sonuç olarak bu genotipler arasındaki varyasyonun artırılması için farklı yaklaşımlar kullanılarak
(mutajenler vb.) varyasyonun artırılması önerilmektedir.