bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementasi CNN dan SVM untuk Identifikasi Penyakit Tomat via Daun
Authors: Felix Felix , Faisal Said , Butarbutar Theresia F M , Sirait Pahala
Published: August 2022

Tanaman tomat sangat rentan terhadap serangan penyakit, penyakit pada tanaman tomat dapat diketahui dari bercak yang terdapat pada daun. Penyakit dapat dikenali secara visual karena memiliki ciri warna dan tekstur yang unik. Tetapi pengenalan secara visual memiliki kekurangan yaitu sulit dalam mengenali kemiripan antara satu jenis penyakit dengan penyakit lain sehingga berdampak pada kurang akuratnya penyakit yang diidentifikasi. Pada penelitian ini, dibangun suatu sistem yang dapat menentukan penyakit serta memberikan informasi berupa solusi penanganan dalam mencegah atau menangani penyakit yang menyerang daun tomat melalui identifikasi citra digital menggunakan supervised classification. Citra yang akan diidentifikasi sebelumnya melewati proses transformasi warna RGB (Red Green Blue) ke HSV (Hue Saturation Value), HSV (Hue Saturation Value) ke Grayscale, dan proses ekstraksi fitur tekstur GLCM (Gray Level Co-occurrence Matrix). Hasil ekstraksi fitur tekstur diklasifikasi dengan SVM (Support Vector Machine) dan CNN (Convolutional Neural Network) untuk menentukan penyakit yang diderita oleh daun tomat. Pengujian dilakukan dengan 200 sampel citra daun tomat, 160 citra sebagai data latih dan 40 citra sebagai data uji. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan metode CNN memiliki persentase rata- rata accuracy 97.5%, precision 95.45%, recall 95% dan error 5%. Sedangkan SVM menghasilkan rata- rata accuracy 95%, precision 90.83%, recall 90% dan error 10%. Dari hasil pengujian dapat dinyatakan bahwa pada penelitian ini CNN adalah classifier yang lebih baik dibandingkan SVM.
Theoretical analysis of the performance and optimization of indirect flat evaporative coolers
Authors:   Faculty of Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Asemi Hamidreza , Zahedi Rahim ,   Department of Renewable energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Daneshgar Sareh ,   Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
Published: August 2022

External-cooling indirect evaporative coolers with different configurations and working air sources are incomprehensively analyzed and compared so far. This paper investigates the mechanism and theory of operation of indirect flat-panel evaporative coolers based on X-analysis. Then, based on the second law of thermodynamics analysis, the entropy production rate of the flat-plate heat exchanger of the cooler is calculated. As a result of this analysis, the optimal energy efficiency-evaporation efficiency and cooling capacity values are presented in terms of effective parameters in the design.
The Relationship of Fluid Restriction Compliance to Recurrence in Congestive Heart Failure Patients
Authors: Wiliyanarti Pipit Festi , Febriani Nadia , Winata Septian Galuh
Published: August 2022

Background: Patients with congestive heart failure often experience recurrence and should be re-treated because of clinical syndromes. This study aimed to determine fluid restriction compliance on recurrence in patients with congestive heart failure.Methods: The research design used the analytic observational method. The research variables were fluid restriction compliance and the recurrence rate of patients with congestive heart failure. There were 40 patients as a sample of data which overall population of patients with congestive heart failure was in Dr. Soetomo Hospital by using the Consecutive Sampling technique. The data collection used a questionnaire.Results: The results showed that most respondents had high compliance (87.5%), the risk of recurrence was 26 patients (65%) by using the test result of Spearman Rho p=0,033.Conclusion: There is a relationship between fluid restriction compliance and the recurrence rate. Proper care and compliance for patients with congestive heart failure can reduce the risk of disease recurrence
Metilação do DNA e predição de idade para fins forenses
Authors: Ferrari Matheus de Sousa , Carratto Thássia Mayra Telles , Oliveira Silviene Fabiana de , Mendes Junior Celso Teixeira
Published: August 2022

Em um cenário de investigações policiais, a possibilidade de extrair o maior número de infor- mações da cena do crime se faz necessária, sendo de extrema importância a existência de me- todologias forenses alternativas para a análise das amostras biológicas encontradas, visando a identificação das vítimas e dos agressores. Para isso, a metilação do DNA vem se destacando como um potencial marcador de idade cronológica, permitindo realizar a predição de idade de um indivíduo com alta precisão e acurácia dependendo do método utilizado, das regiões genômicas consideradas e da amostra analisada.
Hubungan Quality Of Work Life dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Perawat di RSUD Kabupaten Klungkung
Authors: Pramana I Ketut Krisna , Kusuma Putra Putu Wira , Laksmi Ida Ayu Agung
Published: August 2022

Latar Belakang: Perawat memiliki peran utama sebagai sumber daya kesehatan terbanyak di Rumah Sakit.. Kualitas pelayanan yang baik dapat terwujud ketika kepuasan kerja perawat tinggi. Quality of work life dan motivasi kerja perawat merupakan faktor yang mampu mempengaruhi kepuasan kerja, Quality of work life dan motivasi kerja yang baik akan menghasilkan kepuasan kerja yang baik, sehingga perawat dapat memberikan pelayanan yang maksimal kepada pasien. Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan quality of work life dan motivasi kerja perawat dengan kepuasan kerja perawat di RSUD Kabupaten Klungkung. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional. Teknik sampling menggunakan purposive, dengan jumlah sampel 101 responden. Instrumen menggunakan kuesioner quality of work life, motivasi kerja dan kepuasan kerja. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji Spearman Rank. Hasil: Analisis hubungan quality of work life dengan kepuasan kerja perawat menunjukkan nilai p= 0.000  dan nilai r = 0.629. Sedangkan, analisis hubungan motivasi kerja dengan kepuasan kerja perawat menununjukan nilai p= 0.000 (p value < 0.05) dan nilai r = 0.669. Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan quality of work life dan motivasi kerja dengan kepuasan kerja perawat di RSUD Kabupaten Klungkung.
Gambaran Prevalensi Silent Hypoxia Pada Pasien Terkonfirmasi COVID-19
Authors: Suryaningsih Ni Luh , Puspawati Ni Luh Putu Dewi , Resiyanthi Ni Komang Ayu
Published: August 2022

Latar Belakang: COVID-19 adalah virus yang menyerang sistem pernapasan. Fenomena yang sering dijumpai pada pasien terkonfirmasi COVID-19 yaitu sangat susah mendeteksi hipoksia karena pasien tidak menggambarkan kesulitan bernafas sehingga disebut dengan “Silent hypoxia”. Cara yang paling mudah untuk mendeteksi silent hypoxia adalah dengan menggunakan pulse oximetry. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis gambaran prevalensi silent hypoxia pada pasien terkonfirmasi COVID-19 di IRNA D RSUP Sanglah Denpasar. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan retrospektif studi dokumentasi terhadap rekam medis pasien yang terkonfimasi positif COVID-19 antara 1 November 2020 - 31 Januari 2021. Teknik sampling menggunakan total sampling. Hasil: Karakteristik responden terbanyak berdasarkan usia meliputi usia 41-60 tahun sebanyak 213 orang (47,4%). Karakteristik responden berdasarkan jenis kelamin terbanyak adalah laki-laki sebesar 261 orang (58,1%). Karakteristik responden berdasarkan komorbid terbanyak adalah tanpa adanya komorbid sebanyak 247 orang (55%), Dari 449 orang responden 237 orang (52,8%) yang mengalami silent hypoxia. Kesimpulan: Sebagian besar pasien COVID 19 yang dirawat  mengalami silent hypoxia. Silent hypoxia ini disebabkan oleh invasi virus COVID-19 yang merusak persarafan pada sistem pernapasan.
Polygenic Olive by-products to Silage production by Anaerobic Digestion : a new alternative of sustainable agriculture security and socio-economic advantage impact
Authors: Rajhi Hayfa , Bardi Anouar , Ajmi Larbi , Bousnina Habib , Haq Izharul , Mnif Inès , Abichou Mounir
Published: August 2022

Olive by-products consisting of 40 % wood pruning and leaves, 40 % Olive pomace and 20 % OMW were ground and combined with preserving them by anaerobic fermentation (wet silage) for 4 months. The pH and total nitrogen/dry matter silage sample were 5.46 and 45 mg/g, respectively; the values comply with standards norms. After the silage process, a decreasing of phenol compound concentration of 67.85% was revealed and among 37 fatty acids compounds were identified with a valuable richness in mineralnutrients. The silage was devoid of total coliforms and fecal coliforms and yeast number doesn't exceed 489.95104 by gram of the silage. Correlation studies were done between the Silage and silage by-products parameters to evaluate the fermentation silage process. They showed different significant trends. A social-economic challenge was studied and discussed. Compared to that of using barley, the cost was 3 times less, with better quality for silage.
Formowanie układów osadniczych Aglomeracji Górnośląskiej w okresie wczesnego kapitalizmu na tle
społeczno-gospodarczym
Authors: Stankiewicz Barbara
Published: August 2022

Praca pokazuje przemiany społeczno-gospodarcze obszaru dzisiejszej Aglomeracji Górnośląskiej od XVIII wieku, poprzez przełom wieków, do lat 50. XIX wieku, które wywarły wpływ na rozwój osadnictwa – kształtowanie się wczesnego kapitalizmu. Na tym tle pokazano główne czynniki rozwoju układów osadniczych pod przemożnym wpływem przemysłu i rozwoju sieci kolei. W sposób syntetyczny przedstawiono powstawanie osad przemysłowych, które przekształcały się z czasem w miasta, oraz znaczenie wielkich własności ziemskich należących do magnatów przemysłowych, które pozostawiły widoczne do dzisiaj ślady w przestrzeniach Aglomeracji Górnośląskiej.
Zarządzanie wodami deszczowymi
w Kopenhadze
Authors: Mazur Katarzyna
Published: August 2022

Przedmiotem artykułu jest przebudowa błękitno-zielonej infrastruktury Kopenhagi w kontekście adaptacji do zmian klimatu. Badania przeprowadzono w oparciu o analizę dokumentów strategicznych
i planistycznych, wizytę studialną oraz badania terenowe. Celem pracy jest identyfikacja zasadniczych strategii, planów i działań wdrożeniowych, które podjęto w Kopenhadze
w przestrzeniach publicznych obszarów intensywnie zabudowanych.
Przekształcenia terenów poprzemysłowych na przykładzie Metropolii Ruhry
i Górnośląsko-Zagłębiowskiej Metropolii
Authors: Sołtysik Maciej , Mazur Katarzyna
Published: August 2022

Przedmiotem artykułu są
przekształcenia terenów poprzemysłowych
analizowane w kontekście działań podejmowanych
w dwóch zbliżonych do siebie regionach: Metropolii Ruhry (Niemcy)
i Górnośląsko-Zagłębiowskiej Metropolii
GZM (Polska). Artykuł prezentuje wycinek
badań ograniczony do wybranych przykładów
rewitalizacji terenów poprzemysłowych
w obydwu regionach, a w szczególności
do przekształceń kompleksu kopalni
węgla kamiennego i koksowni Zollverein
w Essen. W oparciu o analizę dokumentów
i literatury przedmiotu oraz studium przypadków
opracowanie ma na celu wykazanie podobieństwa
omawianych regionów, identyfikację
i wskazanie zasadniczych kierunków
przekształceń terenów poprzemysłowych,
a także działań koniecznych do podjęcia
w procesie ich rewitalizacji.
SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE AS A DRIVER OF FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE IN A COMPANY
Authors:   Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, BUTANESCU-VOLANIN Remus Constantin
Published: August 2022

The main concern of this paper is to show that an important way of improving the economic performance of a company is the never-ceasing improvement of the spiritual intelligence of its employees, which may turn into a driving force of the company s financial intelligence, namely the intelligence to take financial decisions that can create overall value for a company by driving the growth of demand from many categories of stakeholders (not just from investors!) for their lasting involvement in the continuity and development of its business.
THE PERSPECTIVES OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT ACTIVITY IN THE CONTEXT OF EU GLOBALIZATION
Authors:   University 1 Decembrie 1918, CETINA Marius Ionel , MUNTEAN Larisa ,   University 1 Decembrie 1918
Published: August 2022

From the perspective of the evolution of scientific research, of the future of globalization at the level of the European Union, implicitly connected to the specific requirements of the internal audit function, the qualitative progress of our activity imposes, at a higher level, an adequate vision and conduct. At present, the activities carried out by each internal auditor are shaped by the norms and regulations requirements at the level of each Member State, and the demands and situations encountered every day are increasingly pressing. We note that the implications of the profession of internal auditor are mainly focused on different origins, multicriteria, but which are effectively interwoven such as: the economic-financial, informational and communications dimension, political, social-cultural. It is important to know that we cannot differentiate these dimensions, they cannot be strictly delimited from one another. In order to continuously affirm and strengthen the internal audit profession, our attention, of those who work as auditors, must focus on a better definition of audit goals and strategies in the context of the changes that have occurred, an adequate flexibility to all professional challenges and a positive thinking towards the development of society.
Evaluating Gender Differences on the Impact of Moodle and Edmodo Learning Management System Platforms on Students’ Achievement in Word Processing
Authors: Owolabi Janet Iyabode , Owolabi Josiah
Published: August 2022

Word Processing skills are required today by every business education student on graduation. Acquisition of necessary skills in word processing, is therefore non-negotiable. This study sought to evaluate gender differences on the impact of Moodle and Edmodo platforms on mean achievement scores in Word processing skills among business education students in South-West, Nigeria. The study adopted the non-randomized pretest and posttest, control group, quasi experimental design using 3 x 2 involving intact classes for the treatments. Three null hypotheses were postulated and tested for significance at 0.05 level. The sample comprised 249 National Certificate in Education (NCE) business education students in three federal colleges of education in South-West, Nigeria. Data was collected using the Word processing achievement test (WPAT) whose reliability index was found to be 0.770. Analysis of data was done using descriptive statistics and Analysis of Covariance. Findings revealed a significant main effect of Moodle (LMS) platform on post achievement scores of participants. Two-way interaction effects of treatment and gender on achievement scores in word processing skills was not statistically significant. It was recommended among others that the use of Moodle platform be employed to improve on male and female business education students’ achievement in word processing skills.
Contribution of the Antropically – Impacted Aquatic Ecosystems to the Resistance Reservior
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Doctoral School of Biology, MANOLE Alina , JAGǍ Mihaela Ioana ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Doctoral School of Biology, University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Doctoral School of Ecology, SÂRBU Ecaterina ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Doctoral School of Biology, University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Doctoral School of Ecology, CHIFIRIUC Mariana Carmen ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Doctoral School of Biology, Microbiology Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, The Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, University of Bucharest, Academy of Romanian Scientists, Bucharest, Romania., POSTOLACHE Carmen ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Doctoral School of Ecology, MĂRUȚESCU Luminița Gabriela ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, Doctoral School of Biology, Microbiology Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, The Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, University of Bucharest
Published: August 2022

Aquatic ecosystems are reservoirs of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), having a major role in their occurrence, accumulation and dissemination. The purpose of this review is to highlight the influence of wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) effluents, manure and biosolids use in agriculture as well as of aquaculture upon the development of antibiotic resistance (AR). Research indicates the need to streamline treatment strategies in order to minimize the risk of AR spread in the aquatic environment through wastewater.
Link between Imbalanced Gut Microbiome and Systemic Sclerosis
Authors:   Deniplant-Aide Sante Medical Center, Biomedicine, Bucharest, GIURGIU Gheorghe , COJOCARU Manole ,   Titu Maiorescu University, Faculty of Medicine, Bucharest
Published: August 2022

Recent research suggests that the intestinal microbiota influences the development and function of the immune system, may also play a role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. Systemic sclerosis, also known as scleroderma (SD), is a rare disease. Scleroderma is an immune-mediated systemic autoimmune disease, of unknown etiology, with high morbidity and mortality. The link between the disease and the imbalance of the intestinal microbiota suggested that it would contribute to the development of SD, which is characterized by immune disorder, vasculopathy, organ fibrosis. Gastrointestinal dysfunction affects 90% of patients with SD and is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in these patients. Emerging evidence suggests that there are changes in the intestinal microbiota in SD, further laboratory and clinical studies are needed to establish the mechanism by which these changes perpetuate inflammation and fibrosis in SD. Although several studies have shown that the intestinal microbiota of patients with SD is abnormal compared to that of seemingly healthy people, it remains unclear whether changes in the intestinal microbiota are the result of the disease or the initial causes. Therapeutic studies are needed to investigate whether dietary interventions or fecal transplantation can restore intestinal microbial balance and improve health outcomes. Interventional studies aimed at addressing / correcting these disorders, either by dietary modification, pro / prebiotic supplementation or fecal transplantation, may lead to improved outcomes for patients with SD. It is necessary to further investigate the potential pathophysiological role of dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiota in triggering SD, we will discuss natural remedies for modulating the microbiota in SD.
Behavioural and Metabolical Changes Associated with the Pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s Disease in Zebrafish
Authors:   Department of Research, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, GHIDERSA Mădălina , MOCANU Diana ,   Department of Research, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, ROBEA Mădălina ,   Department of Research, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, PLAVAN Gabriel ,   Department of Research, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, LUCA Iuliana ,   Department of Research, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, CIOBICĂ Alin  ,   Department of Research, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Academy of Romanian Scientists, Center of Biomedical Research, Romanian Academy, Iasi, MAVROUDIS Ioannis  ,   Laboratory of Neuropathology, Electron Microscopy First Department of Neurology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UK, Institute for Research of Alzheimer’s Disease, Other Neurodegenerative Diseases and Normal Aging, Heraklion Langada, Thessaloniki, Third Department of Neurology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Published: August 2022

Affecting 60% of the people diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative pathology that negatively impacts the cognitive function. It is characterised by symptoms as memory loss, locomotor difficulties, behavioural changes, and even rationalization issues. This disease has been studied on both rodents and fishes. Rodents helped science people establish the basic neurobiology of dementia, while fishes (Danio rerio – the zebra fish, especially) were more appropriate as transgenic models. Recent studies proved that transgenically induced Alzheimer’s disease at zebra fishes is not defined only by cognitive decline but also by motor function disorders. Objectives. This study aims to analyse how iron chloride and sucrose impact zebra fishes’ locomotion and memory by using the T maze. Methods. 50 zebra fishes were purchased from a local pisciculturist and randomly divided in 4 experimental groups. They were accommodated in the Ecotoxicology laboratory at “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University for 3 weeks according to the European Union Commission and European Union Council recommendations regarding experimental purposes animals' protection and accommodation. Fishes’ possible behavioural changes were analysed after they were given sucrose and iron chloride separately and in their combination. Results. We observed that sucrose administration negatively impacted the locomotory activity while iron chloride surprisingly increased it. The possible explanation is the fact that iron chloride generated anxiety - an early-stage Alzheimer's disease symptom, and therefore improved fishes' swimming performance. Successive sucrose and iron chloride administration also led to increased locomotor activity.
Meta-Analysis on some Plant Extracts Benefits on Neuropsychiatric Disorders Models Studied in Zebrafish
Authors:   Department of Research, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, GHIDERSA Mădălina , NEGRU Ana-Maria ,   Department of Research, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, PLAVAN Gabriel  ,   Department of Research, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, CIOBICA Alin  ,   Department of Research, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Academy of Romanian Scientists, Center of Biomedical Research, Romanian Academy, Iasi, RASHWAN Eman H. ,   "Department of Animal Hygiene and Management, Faculty of veterinary Medicine, Cairo University"
Published: August 2022

Nowadays’ society becomes increasingly interested in plant-based alternatives in order to treat various diseases. Humans worldwide are diagnosed with neuropsychiatric disorders like epilepsy, autism, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and, consequently, research has been done in order to analyse different plant extracts’ effects in their treatment, considering the various side effects conventional drugs could have. Judging by the neuroanatomical similarities to the human body and due to the advantages it has as experimental purpose animal, zebrafish (Danio rerio) has been preferred throughout the past years in the detriment of mammalian animal models. Objectives. This study aims to analyse the specialized literature regarding the benefits of phytotherapy in neuropsychiatric disorders treatment, using the zebrafish as animal model. Methods. This systematic analysis involved search engines like PubMed, Zfin, Semantic Scholar, Microsoft Academic, Scite and BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine). Publications from 1960-2021 were used only, and reviews, conference articles or video/audio information were not selected in order to avoid redundancy, while journal articles were preferred. Different key words combinations were used to collect the articles related to the subject of interest. Results. Analysing the collected data, it can be concluded that zebrafish is increasingly used in behavioural, toxicological, or genetical research as descriptive or experimental model. Also, there is an expanding interest in using this species to investigate phytotherapy's benefits in neuropsychiatric disorders treatment.
Use of Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry in Quality Control of some Vegetables and Fruits sold on the Romanian Market
Authors:   ", OPRITA Corina Mihaela ,   Doctoral school institute of Ovidius University, SD Applied Sciences Biology / Biochemistry, specialist engineer at the Veterinary Sanitary Laboratory and for Food Safety Constanţa", LUPU Nela ,   Specialist engineer at the Veterinary Sanitary Laboratory and for Food Safety Constanţa, CANUTA Marilena ,   "Chemical Engineer at the Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory Constanta, Manager of the quality system", ROȘOIU Natalia ,   "Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, IOSUD Univ. Ovidius Constanta, SD Applied Sciences Biology / Biochemistry, Full Member of the Romanian Academy of Scientists"
Published: August 2022

The study aims to optimize and validate the QuEChERS extraction method and develop a multi-residue separation method for the detection of the 74 pesticides studied (frequently used in spraying treatment on vegetables and fruits). The study presents the experimental results regarding the dynamics of pesticides in apples on the Romanian market, both in the organic and in the ordinary Romanian ones. The optimized QuEChERS extraction method was used to determine the pesticide residues and the final extract was analyzed using an EXION LC - Sciex chromatograph liquid coupled to a SCIEX QTRAP 4500 mass spectrometer.
Evaluation of female masculinization in Pomacea canaliculata (Caenogastropoda, Ampullariidae) induced by tributyltin, heavy metals, and uranium in culture water
Authors: Giraud-Billoud Maximiliano , Campoy-Diaz Alejandra Daniela , Muñoz Emilio Mansilla , Vega Israel Aníbal
Published: August 2022

All female Pomacea canaliculata develop a small, male-like copulatory apparatus a few days after birth, which growths slowly until sexual maturity, and even further in older age. Previous studies have found trace elements like mercury (Hg), arsenic (As) and uranium (U) in tap water used for snail culture, and that these elements were accumulated in snail tissues. Here, we test whether the presence of these metals at maximum allowed concentrations (Environmental Protection Agency - EPA) in aquarium water could affect the development of the copulatory apparatus in mature females. Females of different ages were used as controls, grown in reconstituted metal-free water with or without the addition of Hg, As and U, as well as tributyltin (TBT), a compound used as masculinizing agent. Six and seven months old females cultured in tap water showed a longer penis and penile sheath, and a greater overall development of the copulatory apparatus, measured by an index (DI), as compared with same-age females cultured in reconstituted water. Moreover, when females were exposed to Hg, As or U at the maximum contaminant levels for human consumption allowed by EPA regulations, there was no further development of the copulatory apparatus, while there was a clearly positive effect in TBT-exposed females. This study confirms the masculinizing effect of organotin compounds on female copulatory apparatus and discusses the usefulness of the development of these organs as a bioindicator of environmental pollution.
Persepsi Siswa Tentang Pemanfaatan Buku Dengan Hasil Belajar Rangkaian Listrik
Authors: Hendra Ayu , Nurqaidah Siti
Published: August 2022

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan Persepsi Siswa tentang Pemanfaatan Buku sebagai Sumber Belajar dengan Hasil Belajar Mata Pelajaran Menganalisis Rangkaian Listrik Siswa Kelas X pada program keahlian Teknik Instalasi Tenaga Listrik SMK N 1 Tanjung Raya Tahun Ajaran 2012/2013. Penelitian bersifat deskriptif korelasional. Instrument yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data persepsi siswa tentang pemanfaatan buku sebagai sumber belajar  berupa angket dan untuk pengumpulan data variabel hasil belajar menggunakan nilai rapor. Analisis hubungan antara variabel bebas dengan variabel terikat digunakan teknik Korelasi Pearson Product Moment. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara persepsi siswa tentang pemanfaatan buku sebagai sumber belajar dengan hasil belajar menganalisis rangkain listrik, dengan  nilai thitung > ttabel (7,31 > 2,048). Besarnya hubungan persepsi siswa tentang pemanfaatan buku sebagai sumber belajar dengan hasil belajar menganalisis rangkian listrik, sebesar  52,42 % dan sisanya 47,58% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang tidak dimasukan dalam penelitian.
Faktor-Faktor Dominan yang Mempengaruhi Kegiatan Belajar Mahasiswa
Authors: Munthe Mondang , Lase Famahato
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap faktor-faktor dominan yang mempengaruhi kegiatan belajar mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif dengan subjek utama adalah mahasiswa program studi Bimbingan dan Konseling sebanyak 30 orang, sekaligus sebagai sumber data. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah teknik quisioner dengan instrument angket tertutup. Temuan penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa faktor-faktor dominan yang mempengaruhikegiatan belajar mahasiswa adalah tergolong sangat bermasalah.Skor tentang faktor-faktor dominan yang mempengaruhi kegiatan belajar mahasiswa adalah 127,23 dari skor standar 180 dengan penilaian angka 4 yang artinya faktor-faktor dominan yang mempengaruhi kegiatan belajar mahasiswa sangat bermasalah. Faktor –faktor dominan yang mempengaruhi kegiatan belajar mahasiswa ini terdiri dari faktor jasmaniah, psikologis,faktor kelelahan,faktor eksternal, keluarga, sekolah dan masyarakat . Skor tentang faktor-faktor dominan yang mempengaruhi kegiatan belajar mahasiswa sebesar 10,67 atau 35,56% dari seluruh mahasiwa yang berjumlah 30 orang. Persentase ini berada antara 35%-100% dengan penilaian angka 4 yang artinya rata-rata faktor dominan yang mempengaruhi kegiatan belajar mahasiswa berada pada posisi sangat bermasalah
Analisis Dampak Pengelolaan Alokasi Dana Desa Terhadap Peningkatan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat
Authors: Telaumbanua Aferiaman , Ziliwu Noferius
Published: August 2022

Tujuan ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana dampak pengelolaan alokasi dana desa terhadap peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat di desa lasara sowu kecamatan gunungsitoli utara. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Desa Lasara Sowu Kecamatan Gunungsitoli UtaraKota Gunungsitoli. Dalam penelitian ini metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Masyarakat Desa Lasara Sowu Kecamatan Gunungsitoli di empat dusun. Sampel pada penelitian yakni sebanyak 36 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data yang penulis gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kepustakaan, lapangan dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian kualitatif  mencakup transkip hasil wawancara, reduksi data, analisis, interpretasi data dan triangulasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa program alokasi dana desa di Desa Lasara Sowu ini dapat dikatakan tercapai yaitu peningkatan pembangunan insfrastruktur, pembangunan bidang kesehatan, peningkatan perumahan masyarakat. Sedangkan peningkatan pendidikan dan pendapatan desa dan masyarakat belum tercapai secara menyeluruh,  hal ini diakibatkan oleh terbatasnya pendanaan yang kurang sekalipun program yang di susun telah sesuai oleh pemerintahan desa setempat.
The Phenomenology of Disclosure among Filipino Male Gays
Authors: Aguilar Angel Charlotte Amil , Rungduin Teresita T.
Published: August 2022

Disclosing one's homosexuality in a heterosexual-dominated community will always be a continuous decision Filipino gay men need to deal with. The choice may not be as easy due to the perceived and actual stigma, judgment, or misconceptions on knowledge of being gay may arise that could hinder their disclosure phase. This research is aimed at exploring the lived experiences of Filipino gay men in the coming-out phase. This phenomenological study interviewed 12 self-identified gays who disclosed their homosexuality to at least one of his/her immediate environments - friends and family members. The recruitment process is through snowball sampling. Findings of the study show that in disclosing their gay identities there is a connection between their positive and negative experiences, disclosure dilemmas, and their reason to finally come out of the closet. The phase is considered a continuous process of choosing and self-expressing one's homosexuality. Lastly, this study emphasized the interconnections of the different aspects of individuality that led to the development of their chosen identity.
The Swabian-German Cultural Association and the role of its members on Slovenian soil between 1922 and 1945
Authors: Siter Daniel
Published: August 2022

Drawing on scientific literature and primary sources, the article analyses the activity of the Swabian-German Cultural Association on Slovenian soil as one of the key formations of the fifth column. The Kulturbund became radicalized and Nazified, especially after Hitler and Nazism rose to power. Long before the war, members of the Kulturbund spread Nazi propaganda and demagoguery throughout Slovenian territory, pasted Nazi symbols and flags, collected classified and sensitive information on the country and those who acted against the Germans and Germany. Based on that, lists of allegedly suspicious and dangerous persons to be arrested and evicted were already drawn up in the prewar period. After establishing administration, the occupier followed these arrest lists, which testify that many tragic fates of nationally conscious Slovenian families were sealed long before 1941 in Graz and other assembly intelligence centres. When the invasion began, the Kulturbund members became guides, instructors, and translators to the German army. Later on, they assumed essential positions in Nazi societies, organizations, associations, offices, paramilitary forces, and even SS units.
Almidón Nativo como Fuente de Obtención de Bioplásticos
Authors:   Centro de Investigaciones en Ciencias Químicas y Nanomateriales, Universidad de Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, Guevara Martínez Santiago José , Hernández Trejo Mary Keiby ,   Universidad de Especialidades, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Published: August 2022

El almidón como carbohidrato puede ser extraído de semillas o fibras las cuales son un residuo agroindustrial producido de forma amplia en nuestro país, la obtención de este biomaterial permite desarrollar diversos mecanismos de síntesis reforzada como lo es la acetilación del almidón, logrando así generar bioplásticos con características y funcionalidades distintas, aportando alternativas ecológicas para el aprovechamiento de desechos de origen natural procedentes de fuentes renovables, presentando una mayor biodegradación y sustentabilidad ambiental. Estos disminuyen la utilidad de materiales de origen pétreo y reducen la problemática que producen en el medio ambiente los residuos plásticos.
Evaluation of Sleep Quality before and During COVID-19 Quarantine and Its Relationship with Family Social Support: A Web-based Survey among University Students
Authors: Khojasteh Mohammad Reza , Khadem-Rezaiyan Majid
Published: August 2022

Background: The pandemic of COVID-19 quarantined most of the world’s population, which severely impacted daily life, especially academic activities. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the sleep quality before and during COVID-19 quarantine and its relationship with family social support among university students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 283 university students in Mashhad in 2020. A web-based questionnaire, including demographic information, Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) and Procidano Perceived Social Support from Family (PSS-Fa) questionnaires were sent to all students. Results: The prevalence of PSQI > 5 among students before the quarantine was 80.6% and reached 82.7% during the quarantine. The mean score of PSQI before the quarantine was 10.00 ± 4.30 and reached 12.30 ± 5.53 during the quarantine (P-value < 0.001). PSQI score before and during quarantine showed a significant inverse correlation with the PSS-Fa score. The sleep quality in those who did not leave quarantine at all was significantly higher than in those who did. Conclusions: This study shows decreased sleep quality in the students during the quarantine. In addition, students with more family social support had higher sleep quality, which could indicate the high impact of family social support on the students’ quality of life.
Evaluation of Hemodynamic Status of the COVID-19 Patients Under Anesthesia
Authors: Basiri Moghadam Kokab , Baradaran Raheleh , Mousavi Sani Baghsiahi Monire , Sepasi Bilondi Zahra , Sadeghian Abbas
Published: August 2022

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged an unprecedented number of publications on epidemiological, pharmacological, immunological, and medical issues. Studies have also been performed on hemodynamic changes in the patients admitted to different wards. Objectives: This study aims to determine the hemodynamic status of the COVID-19 patients under anesthesia. Methods: In this cross-sectional analytical study of the two groups, 40 patient candidates for surgery and general anesthesia in the hospital were enrolled in the study based on the inclusion criteria, after signing written informed consent. The patient’s demographic information was obtained from the patient’s file and oral interview. Then, non-COVID-19 patients and patients with COVID-19 definitive tests were followed during the operation. During surgery, hemodynamic factors including pulse, blood pressure, SpO2 and respiration were monitored and recorded by a monitoring device. SPSS software version 19 was used to analyze the data. Results: The mean ± SD of patients’ age was 47.55 ± 21.37. The data showed that systolic blood pressure before anesthesia and pulse before and during anesthesia in the COVID-19 group was significantly higher than that in the non-COVID-19 group (P < 0.05). Also, respiration and SpO2 before anesthesia were lower in the COVID-19 group than in the non-COVID-19 group (P < 0.05); while respiration and SpO2 during anesthesia were not significantly different between the two groups (P > 0.05). In the COVID-19 group, systolic blood pressure, pulse, and respiration during anesthesia were significantly lower than before anesthesia and conversely, SpO2 was higher (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The findings of the present study showed that patients who do not have severe COVID-19 and serious clinical symptoms do not go through severe hemodynamic changes during surgery. Therefore, it can be said that in emergencies, surgery can be performed by observing standard principles. However, more research is needed in this regard.
Resiliencia y duelo ante la pérdida de un ser querido: Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Fernández-Fernández Juan Antonio , Gómez-Díaz Magdalena
Published: August 2022

Resilience and grief facing the loss of a loved one: A systematic review
Abstract: The objective of this systematic review was to find out whether there is a relationship between the experience of grief facing the loss of a loved one and the development of resilience. Our hypothesis was that resilience should increase after a process of mourning for the death of a loved one. To investigate this, a search of the main databases for the Health Sciences, PubMed, ERIC, EBSCOhost, and Web of Science was carried out yielding a total of 159 articles, of which 24 met the inclusion criteria. The analysis of these studies showed the importance of taking into consideration the particular characteristics of each case for proper intervention. To conclude, the role of resilience as a protective factor in grieving processes is highlighted and the way intervening in grief seems to promote resilience is reflected upon.
Keywords: Grief; resilience; death; systematic review.
Resumen: El objetivo de este trabajo de revisión sistemática fue conocer si existe relación entre la experiencia de duelo ante la pérdida de un ser querido y el desarrollo de resiliencia. La hipótesis fue que la resiliencia debería aumentar tras un proceso de duelo por la muerte de un ser querido. Para ello, se realizó una búsqueda en las principales bases de datos de ciencias de la salud, PubMed, ERIC, EBSCOhost y Web of Science, encontrando un total de 159 artículos, de los que 24 cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. El análisis de dichos estudios mostró la importancia de tener en cuenta las características particulares de cada caso para una adecuada intervención. Como conclusión se destaca el papel de la resiliencia como factor protector ante procesos de duelo y se reflexiona sobre cómo la intervención en el duelo parece potenciar la resiliencia.
Palabras clave: Duelo; resiliencia; muerte; revisión sistemática.
Propiedades psicométricas de la escala de miedo a la evaluación negativa versión breve (BFNE) en una muestra peruana
Authors: Bernal-Altamirano Deisi , Herrera-Quispe Bani Abigail , Cunza-Aranzábal Denis Frank
Published: August 2022

Psychometric properties of the brief version of the fear of negative evaluation scale (BFNE) in a Peruvian sample
Abstract: The aim of the study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the brief version of the fear of negative evaluation scale (BFNE) in a Peruvian sample. There were 405 participants aged 18-65. The total sample was randomly divided into two groups: 205 to exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and 200 to confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The results of the exploratory factor analysis reveal a single-factor structure corroborated through the confirmatory factor analysis (RMSEA = .039; SRMR = .056; CFI = .969 and TLI = .962); evidence of convergent validity was found in positive and significant correlations between the BFNE and the subscales of the DASS-21 (p < .001); Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega reliability coefficients were computed (α = .884; ω = .887). It is concluded that the BFNE is a valid and reliable measure that should be interpreted as a single-factor scale.
Keywords: Social anxiety disorder; fear of negative evaluation; psychometrics; BFNE.
Resumen: El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la escala de miedo a la evaluación negativa versión breve (BFNE) en una muestra peruana. Participaron 405 personas con edades entre 18-65 años. La muestra total se dividió de forma aleatoria en dos grupos: 205 para el análisis factorial exploratorio (AFE) y 200 para el análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC). Los resultados del análisis factorial exploratorio revelan una estructura unifactorial corroborada a través del análisis factorial confirmatorio (RMSEA = .039; SRMR = .056; CFI = .969 y TLI = .962); se hallaron evidencias de validez convergente por las correlaciones positivas y significativas entre el BFNE y las subescalas del DASS-21 (p < .001); se evaluaron la confiabilidad alfa de Cronbach y omega de McDonald (α = .884; ω = .887). Se concluye que la BFNE es una medida válida y confiable que debe ser interpretada como una escala unifactorial.
Palabras clave: Trastorno de ansiedad social; miedo a la evaluación negativa; psicometría, BFNE.
Factores de riesgo suicida intra-hospitalario: Un estudio de casos y controles
Authors: Otero Andrea , Vergel Juliana , Gasca Paredes Ramiro Andres , Ocampo Carmen
Published: August 2022

Risk factors for inpatient suicide: A case-control study
Abstract: The aim of this work was to study the factors associated with suicide risk in patients with general illness who are hospitalized in a high complexity institution. A case-control study with patients hospitalized due to general illness was conducted in 2018 including 115 cases and 155 controls. Independent variables were sex, age, previous suicide attempt, medical diagnosis, psychiatric disorder and uncontrolled pain. The variables associated with suicide risk during hospitalization were male sex and previous suicide attempt (OR 2.21 and 4.08 respectively). Not having a diagnosis of depression and younger age were protective factors (OR 0.05 and 0.95 respectively). This study is one of the few focused on inpatient suicide risk in Latin America. Our findings suggest that the inclusion of young male patients in strategies aimed at preventing inpatient suicide should be a priority.Keywords: Suicide risk; suicidal behavior; inpatient suicide; general hospital; Latin America; Colombia.
Resumen: El objetivo de este trabajo fue estudiar los factores asociados a riesgo suicida en pacientes con enfermedad general en una institución de alta complejidad. Se realizó un estudio de casos y controles en pacientes hospitalizados por enfermedad general en 2018, se incluyeron 115 casos y 155 controles. Las variables independientes fueron sexo, edad, intento suicida previo, diagnóstico médico, trastorno psiquiátrico y dolor no controlado. Las variables asociadas a riesgo suicida durante la hospitalización fueron sexo masculino y antecedente de intento suicida (OR 2.21 y 4.08 respectivamente). No tener diagnóstico de depresión y una menor edad fueron factores protectores (OR 0.05 y 0.95 respectivamente). Este estudio es de los pocos enfocado en riesgo suicida intrahospitalario en Latinoamérica. Los hallazgos sugieren que se debe priorizar la inclusión de pacientes jóvenes de sexo masculino en las estrategias encaminadas a la prevención de suicidio intra-hospitalario.
Palabras clave: Riesgo suicida; comportamiento suicida; suicidio intrahospitalario; hospital general; Latinoamérica; Colombia.
Especialidad sanitaria de psicología clínica de la infancia y la adolescencia: Una propuesta razonada
Authors: Izquierdo Elizo Amaia , Cuellar Isabel , Padilla Diego , Escudero Consuelo , Vilagrá Raúl , Martínez de Salazar Arboleas Alma , Fournier del Castillo M. Concepción
Published: August 2022

Health-care specialty in clinical child and adolescent psychology: A reasoned proposal
Abstract: Clinical child and adolescent psychology is a health care specialty in psychology that is recognized with its own identity in many countries. In the Spanish National Health System, its institutionalization runs parallel to the one related to clinical psychology, mainly after the psychiatric reform law, which has led to its gradual consolidation in the different health structures and ways of doing of clinical psychologists. The objective of this article was to make a reasoned reflection on some of the most relevant issues concerning clinical child and adolescent psychology that allows the debate necessary for the training of specialists in this field. After a brief review of its history, competencies and areas of action that enables its consolidation, as well as the future development of this specialty through the Spanish internship specialist training model for clinical psychology are described.
Keywords: Clinical child and adolescent psychology, internship training in clinical psychology, specialized training, psychological treatments.
Resumen: La psicología clínica de la infancia y adolescencia (PCIA) es una especialidad sanitaria de la psicología que está reconocida con identidad propia en muchos países. En el Sistema Nacional de Salud (SNS) de España, su institucionalización corre paralela a la de la psicología clínica, principalmente tras la reforma psiquiátrica, lo que ha dado lugar a su paulatino afianzamiento en las diferentes estructuras sanitarias y formas de hacer de los psicólogos clínicos. El objetivo de este artículo fue realizar una reflexión razonada sobre algunos de los aspectos más importantes de la PCIA, que permita el debate necesario para la formación del especialista en este ámbito. Después de una breve reseña sobre su historia, se describen las competencias y áreas de actuación que posibilitan su consolidación, así como el futuro desarrollo de esta especialidad, a través del modelo español de residencia para la formación sanitaria especializada en psicología clínica.
Palabras clave: Psicología clínica de la infancia y adolescencia, PIR, formación especializada, tratamientos psicológicos.