bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Odonata from Batanta (Indonesia, West Papua) with description of one new species
Authors: Kovács Tibor , Theischinger Günther , Horváth Róbert , Juhász Péter
Published: August 2021

Fifty-eight taxa of Odonata are herewith reported from Batanta Island (including Arefi and Birie Islands). One new species is described: Argiolestes varga sp. nov. The following ten species are new to the Raja Ampat Islands: Papuagrion magnanimum (Selys, 1876), Gynacantha rosenbergi Kaup, 1867, Palaeosynthemis cf. cervula (Lieftinck, 1938), Diplacina smaragdina Selys, 1878, Nannophlebia amphicyllis Lieftinck, 1933, Pantala flavescens (Fabricius, 1798), Rhodothemis nigripes Lohmann, 1984, Rhyothemis regia (Brauer, 1867), Tramea transmarina propinqua Lieftinck, 1942, Zyxomma multinervorum Carpenter, 1897, and fifteen are new to Batanta: Selysioneura cornelia Lieftinck, 1953, P. magnanimum, Agyrtacantha dirupta (Karsch, 1889), Anax maclachlani Förster, 1898, G. rosenbergi, P. cf. cervula, D. smaragdina, N. amphicyllis, Nesoxenia mysis (Selys, 1878), P. flavescens, R. nigripes, R. regia, Tetrathemis irregularis Brauer, 1868, T. transmarina propinqua, Z. multinervorum. Metagrion postnodale (Selys, 1878) and Selysioneura cf. cervicornu Förster, 1900 are deleted from the faunal lists of Odonata of Raja Ampat and Batanta Islands. The total number of species recorded for Batanta Island is 62.
Protective effect of vitamin E on sperm parameters, chromatin quality, and DNA fragmentation in mice treated with different doses of ethanol: An experimental study
Authors: Reza Doostabadi Mohamad , Hassanzadeh-taheri Mohammadmehdi , Asgharzadeh Mahmoud , Mohammadzadeh Masoomeh
Published: August 2021

Background: Excessive consumption of alcohol induces an increase in oxidative stress production and can lead to detrimental effects on the male reproductive system.
Objective: To evaluate the possible protective effects of coadministration of vitamin (vit) E on the detrimental changes in the sperm quality of mice administered ethanol.
Materials and Methods: Fifty-four BALB/c mice were categorized into nine groups (n = 6/each). The control group received a basal diet while the eight experimental groups received ethanol 10%; ethanol 20%; vit. E 100 mg; vit. E 200 mg; ethanol 10% + vit. E 100 mg; ethanol 10% + vit. E 200 mg; ethanol 20% + vit. E 100 mg; ethanol 20% + vit. E 200 mg. After 35 days, the sperm parameters and sperm chromatin were assessed.
Results: The results demonstrated a significant reduction in the motility rate, normal morphology rate, viability rate, increase in abnormal DNA structure and packaging (TB staining), and DNA damage (TUNEL) in ethanol consumer groups. In addition, the findings showed a significant increase in the aforementioned parameters in ethanoland vit. E-consumer groups compared to the ethanol-only consumer groups. The ethanol group received 20% of the most damage among the groups. The group receiving vit. E 100 mg and those receiving ethanol 10% + vit. E 200 mg gained the highest benefit among the groups.
Conclusion: Sperm forward progressive motility, normal morphology rate, and viability decreased in the ethanol groups. Also, the rates of spermatozoa with abnormal DNA structure and DNA fragmentation increased in the ethanol groups. Our findings revealed that the coadministration of vit. E and ethanol can protect destructive changes in DNA structure and damage.
Key words: Ethanol, Sperm parameters, Vitamin E.
Author's Reply to "Low-dose bitter leaf improves sperm quality disrupted in immunosuppressed Wistar rats: An experimental study"
Authors: Eniola Kadir Risikat , Ibrahim Abdulmumin , Abimbola Ibrahim Balkis , Musa Gwadabe Sadiya , Sulaiman-Jaji Rukayat , Foyeke Adigun Munirat , Oyetunji Oyewopo Adeoye
Published: August 2021

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Editorial – Corneal Cross-linking for Keratoconus: Exploring the Issues Regarding Accelerated Protocols and Thin Corneas
Authors: Hafezi Farhad
Published: August 2021

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Diode Green Laser in the Lid Trichiasis Treatment
Authors: Galvão Bezerra Raquel , Lílian Fernandes de Sousa Meneghim Roberta , Roberto Padovani Carlos , Artioli Schellini Silvana
Published: August 2021

Purpose: To validate the standard values and evaluate the success rate in the treatment of minor and major trichiasis using thermoablation with a diode green laser.
Methods: In this interventional prospective study, individuals with minor or major trichiasis who were treated with thermoablation using diode green laser were included. The patients’ mean age was 72.1 years; the majority were females (54.1%) and Caucasian (98%). The parameters of the diode laser were wavelength of 532 nm, application time of 200 ms, target size of 50 μm, interval between the shots 150 to 200 ms, and power of 600 to 750 mW. The number of shots was defined by the depth of ablation sufficient to reach the pilus hair bulb. The patients were evaluated by slit-lamp every 3 to 4 months, for up to 15 months. The treatment success rate and the association between variables were analyzed.
Results: The study sample was comprised of 98 patients with 135 affected lids and 337 lashes with trichiasis. Minor trichiasis (91.8%), unilateral trichiasis (67.3%), trichiasis affecting the lower eyelid (85.9%), and trichiasis resulting from blepharitis (64.3%) were the most common presentation profiles. The overall cure rate at the end of the study was 85%, with 69% being cured with a single session and 82.8% with two treatment sessions.
Conclusion: Thermoablation using a diode green laser applying the specified parameters to treat minor and major trichiasis is effective and results in high cure rate.
Structural Changes in Thin Keratoconic Corneas Following Crosslinking with Hypotonic Riboflavin: Findings on In Vivo Confocal Microscopy
Authors: Rasool Sufi Aalia , Soundaram M. , Gohil Nilam , D. Keenan Jeremy , Prajna N. Venkatesh
Published: August 2021

Purpose: To report structural changes observable in in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) in keratoconic corneas <400 μm treated with hypotonic riboflavin and collagen crosslinking (CXL).
Method: Ten eyes of ten patients with progressive keratoconus and corneal thickness between 350 and 399 μm underwent CXL with hypotonic riboflavin. IVCM was performed preoperatively and at one month, three months, and six months after the procedure.
Results: IVCM analysis one month postoperatively showed complete absence of the subepithelial nerve plexus with gradual regeneration over six months in 8 of the 10 eyes, and poor regeneration in the remaining 2 eyes. The anterior stroma showed extracellular lacunae and hyper-reflective cytoplasm in a honeycomb appearance signifying edema at one month which gradually decreased over six months post CXL. Stromal keratocyte apoptosis was evident in the anterior stroma in all cases and extended to the posterior stroma in four eyes with gradual regeneration evident at three and six months. The specular endothelial count decreased by 8% (P = 0.005) post-CXL, but no corneas developed clinical signs of endothelial trauma.
Conclusion: IVCM analysis of thin corneas after hypotonic CXL showed posterior corneal structural changes. Posterior stromal changes were accompanied by a decrease in the endothelial cell count. This case series was a preliminary feasibility study that might necessitate conducting a well-designed controlled study.
Ideal Illumination for Smartphone-based Trabeculectomy Bleb Photography
Authors: Kalra Gagan , Ichhpujani Parul , Thakur Sahil , Sharma Urvashi
Published: August 2021

Purpose: Ophthalmology has seen numerous novel uses for smartphones over the years including fundus photography, telemedicine, and operative videography. However, anterior segment photography for assessing and documenting trabeculectomy bleb morphology using a smartphone has not been explored in detail. With the current study, we aim to characterize ideal illumination for the anterior segment smartphone photography in trabeculectomy patients.
Methods: Thirty status post-trabeculectomy patients were enrolled in this study. Native camera application and FiLMiC pro camera application were used on iPhone X to compare bleb images using yellow and white pen-torches as illumination source. Measured bleb area was compared using ImageJ software from the two apps in different illumination settings by charting boxplots and using one-way ANOVA test using R software to establish consistency. Bland-Altman interoperability for repeatability of blebarea measurements was analyzed by plotting Bland-Altman plots. Signal-to-noise ratio was calculated using ImageJ for native camera images using slit-lamp camera images as reference. Subjective rating of these images was then performed by two experienced ophthalmologists and kappa coefficient was calculated for inter-operator repeatability. Statistical analysis was performed.
Results: The measured bleb area from images taken from both apps showed no significant difference, thereby establishing consistency, and Bland-Altman analysis indicated good repeatability and reproducibility. It was noted that SNR was lower for images shot in close illumination as compared to the ones shot in intermediate and distant illumination. Cohen’s kappa coefficient was 0.7 for images with distant illumination using white light and 0.65 for images clicked with illumination at an intermediate distance using yellow light, suggesting substantial agreement between the observers.
Conclusion: Smartphone photography is a reliable tool for morphological assessment trabeculectomy blebs. Optimal illumination helps achieve results free from digital noise and better delineation of specific morphological features. Intermediate illumination and distant illumination provides much better results in terms of high SNR while avoiding overexposure and clipping of highlight information in the images.
Analyzing the Carbon Footprint of an Intravitreal Injection
Authors: Power Barry , Brady Robert , Connell Paul
Published: August 2021

Purpose: To estimate the carbon footprint of a single intravitreal injection in a hospital-based intravitreal service.
Methods: Greenhouse gas emissions attributable to the delivery of an intravitreal injection were calculated using a hybrid lifecycle analysis technique. Data were collected regarding procurement of materials, patient travel, and building energy use.
Results: Carbon emissions associated with a single intravitreal injection, excluding the anti-VEGF agent, were 13.68 kg CO2eq. This equates to 82,100 kg CO2eq annually for our service. Patient travel accounted for the majority of emissions at 77%, with procurement accounting 19% for and building energy usage for 4% of total emissions. The omission of items considered dispensable from injection packs would reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 0.56 kg per injection – an annual saving of 3,360 kg CO2eq for our service. Similar savings, if extrapolated to a country the size of the United Kingdom, could yield annual carbon savings of 450,000 kg CO2eq. For context, a single one-way economy transatlantic flight produces 480 kg CO2eq per person.
Conclusion: Wasteful practice in healthcare increases greenhouse gas production and drives climate change. The healthcare sector should be a leader in sustainable practice promotion and changes to high volume procedures have the largest impact on emissions. Long-acting agents offer the greatest future potential for meaningful reductions.
Normal Exophthalmometry Values in Iranian Population: A Meta-analysis: A complete translation from Farsi
Authors: Bagheri Abbas , Shahraki Kourosh , Arabi Amir , Bahmani Kashkouli Mohsen
Published: August 2021

This article is based on a study first reported in Farsi in the Bina Journal of Ophthalmology, titled بررسی مقادیر طبیعی اگزوفتالمومتري در جمعیت ایرانی: مطالعه مرور نظامند و متاآنالیز, Volume 24, Issue 2 (Winter 2019) 2019/05/28. Original URL: https://binajournal.org/article-1-985-fa.pdf
There are limited studies on the normal values of eye protrusion in Iran. Systematic efforts to provide acceptable normal exophthalmometry values for Iranian population are required for a proper approach to orbital diseases. English and Farsi language publications in PubMed, the ISI Web of Knowledge database, Iranian SID, and Iran Medex were searched using the following keywords: “proptosis”, “eye protrusion”, “exophthalmous”, “Hertel exophthalmometer” and “Iran”. Four articles from 1995 to 2010 were found and included in the meta-analysis. Statistical analysis was performed using the Metan command within Stata 15.0 software. It included 3,696 subjects in whom the average eye protrusion was 16.5 mm (95% CI: 15.1–17.8) in men and 16.2 mm (95% CI: 14.6–17.7) in women (P = 0.5). Mean left and right eye protrusion were 16.3 (95% CI: 14.7–18.1) and 16.4 mm (95% CI: 14.8–17.7), (P = 0.3), respectively. While Iranian teenagers (13–19 years old) showed a mean value of 17.1 mm (95% CI: 15.0–19.1), older age group (≥20 years) showed a lower mean eye protrusion of 16.3 mm (95% CI: 14.8–17.7). Considering the two standard deviations, the highest normal value of eye protrusion in Iranian population is 20.1 mm. In conclusion, Iranian normal eye protrusion values were higher than Asians and lower than Caucasians.
Multimodal Imaging in Retinal Vascular Occlusions following Trauma – A Case of Sickle Cell Disease with Negative Sickling Test
Authors: Singh Sahu Ekta , Sachdeva Mani , Sen Alok , Karkhur Samendra
Published: August 2021

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Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography-Guided Bleb-sparing Epithelial Exchange: A Modified Approach
Authors: Angmo Dewang , Shakrawal Jyoti , Sihota Ramanjit
Published: August 2021

With the advent of newer technologies, real-time anterior segment optical coherence tomography (OCT) integrated with the operating microscope has become possible. We are proposing the technique of bleb revision with greater precision under direct visualization of bleb anatomy and extent of tissue depth allowing better localization and easy maneuvering with lesser complications. In this surgical technique, bleb revision was performed using intraoperative real-time OCT incorporated in OPMI LUMERA 700 microscope. Live surgical and OCT view were seen on a common screen together. A moderately elevated, diffuse functional bleb was noted after three months of bleb revision in both cases with controlled intraocular pressure. Intraoperative OCT-guided bleb-sparing epithelial exchange is an adjunctive technique for bleb repair surgery with an increased precision of surgery which can reduce complications, minimize surgical time and maximize surgical outcome.
Authors' Reply to Bilateral Optic Disc Edema in a Patient with Lead Poisoning
Authors: Abri Aghdam Kaveh , Zand Amin , Soltan Sanjari Mostafa
Published: August 2021

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Subprograma Basta e a violência doméstica: ações socioeducativas realizadas no programa patronato do município de Campo Mourão-PR
Authors: Batista Ingrit Yasmin Oliveira da Silva , França Fabiane Freire
Published: August 2021

Este texto visa relatar uma experiência didático-pedagógica de uma prática de Estágio Supervisionado do 4° ano, do curso de Pedagogia, da Universidade Estadual do Paraná – UNESPAR, na modalidade da educação não escolar. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida com participantes do Programa Patronato no município de Campo Mourão – PR, sendo 8 homens e 1 mulher, que foram atendidos/as pelo Subprograma Basta, com o objetivo de proporcionar reflexões e discussões sobre violência doméstica e familiar. As atividades foram realizadas durante o segundo semestre do ano de 2017. Constatamos que as ações realizadas propiciaram momentos de reflexões e contribuíram para a reinserção social dos/as participantes.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.): Chemical Components and Their Effective Clinical Applications
Authors: VO Thi Sinh , VO Tran Thi Bich Chau , VO Tran Thi Thu Ngoc , LAİ Thi Ngoc Huyen
Published: August 2021

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is widely utilized as a spice, food colorant, and preservative in India, China, and South-East Asia. With containing potential turmeric extracts and compounds, it has been utilized in traditional medicine for various diseases counting diabetes, hepatitis, hemorrhoids, hysteria, indigestion, skin disease, inflammation, anorexia, hepatic disorders, cough, and sinusitis, etc. So far, a large number of work has been conducted to find and prove biological activities and pharmacological applications of turmeric and its extracts in both animals and humans. In particular, curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a characteristic component with major yellow bioactive turmeric feature, has been found to possess numerous biological actions. Nonetheless, the polyphenol compound in curcumin has been limited for human disease treatments even though adequate studies are utilized in animal trials. Plenty of ongoing studies are also contributing significantly to this promising molecule that to the forefront of human therapeutics as well as its activities in health benefits. Thus, curcumin and some turmeric extracts are considered as non-toxic and highly promising compounds with a lot of potentially biological functions based on an appropriately used dose. It is expected that curcumin and some turmeric extracts can be explored in novel medical applications in the future to effectively against or treat various diseases. Here, we hope that it is likely a good and right approach for using and encouraging this product, and its chemical components and effective clinical applications will be briefly summarized in disease treatments.
Effect of environment factors on milk production and lactation length under different seasons in crossbred cattle
Authors: Mote S.S. , Chauhan D.S. , Ghosh Nilotpal
Published: August 2021

The study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of different macro climatic variables on lactation milk yield and lactation length of Holdeo (Holstein Friesian x Deoni) crossbred cattle. Milk data of 145 Holdeo crossbred cows with 619 lactation records and the meteorological data over a period of 15 years (1995-2009) were obtained from Cattle Cross Breeding Project, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani and University Meteorological Observatory, respectively. It was observed that maximum temperature has significant correlation with lactation milk yield; whereas maximum temperature, minimum temperature, sunshine hours and wind speed have significant correlation with lactation length. Regression analysis indicated that all the climatic variables except minimum temperature exhibited significant regression results with lactation milk yield, and maximum temperature, minimum temperature and maximum humidity have significant regression results with lactation length. All the climatic variables considered in the study accounted for 75 % and 65 % direct variation on lactation milk yield and lactation length, respectively, as verified by the value of coefficient of determination (R2). It was observed that lactation milk yield (1136.56 + 21.04 kg.) and lactation length (295.29 + 5.51 days) were highest among the cows calved during winter season as compared to rainy and summer season. All the climatic variables considered in the study accounted for 57% , 56 % and 48 % direct variation on milk yield and 68% , 53 % and 46 % direct variation on lactation length in rainy, winter and summer season, respectively, as verified by the value of coefficient of determination (R2). This research indicated that crossbred cows were sensitive to seasonal changes on their lactation performance. The optimum ranges of temperature; humidity and THI for better performance of crossbred in subtropical region of India were found to be 19-26 oC, 52-66 % and 65-68 %, respectively.
​Nutrient Release Pattern of a Fortified Manure Disc and its Implication on Yield of Tomato in Sandy Soils
Authors: Mini V. , Suja G.
Published: August 2021

Background: Development of fortified organic formulations using various organic sources and fertilizers for soil application will ensure efficient nutrient management in homestead vegetable production systems. Fortified organic formulations will help in preventing nutrient leaching also. Hence, the present study has been undertaken during 2019-20 to develop low cost fortified organic manure discs using various biodegradable agro waste materials and NPK fertilizers and to study its effect on growth and yield of tomato in sandy soils of Kerala. Methods: A fortified manure disc was developed by combining local biodegradable agro waste materials with conventional NPK fertilizers. Organic manures like rice husk ash, cow dung, rice husk, coirpith compost, vermicompost, neem cake and clay were used to develop the manure disc. The combination of organic manures was fortified with fertilizers at various proportions of manure: fertilizer viz., 1:1, 2:1, 0.5:1 and manure alone and used for incubation for a period of two months to study the nutrient release pattern of N, P and K.The 2:1(manure: fertilizer) formulation was selected based on the highest peak of nutrient availability of N, P and K even after 2 months. Effect of fortified manure disc was evaluated by using tomato variety Anagha as test crop in a pot culture experiment. Result: Growth, yield and quality of tomato increased significantly due to the application of fortified manure disc. The highest yield per plant of 0.97 kg was recorded for T8 (50% recommended dose fortified manure disc in 2 splits) and lowest yield was recorded for T9 (Manure alone). The fortified manure disc had a significant influence on nutrient use efficiency also. The highest NUE of 45.5% was recorded in treatment T8 (50% fertilizer fortified discs in 2 splits). Study revealed that fortified manure disc is a promising technology to reduce nutrient leaching and enhancing the nutrient use efficiency in sandy soils. Fifty percentage reduction in the recommended dose of NPK fertilizers were achieved by fortifying the manure disc with fertilizers.Thus the cost of fertilizers and fertilizer load per unit area can be reduced by the application of fortified manure disc which will act as slow release fertilizer.
​Towards Quest for Early Maturing Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] Lines with Improved Nutritional Quality and High Yield
Authors: Sarkar Moushree , Datta Sambit , Kundagrami Sabyasachi
Published: August 2021

Background: Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek], a rich source of protein, carbohydrate and different micronutrients, can play an important role in food security programmes. Enhancement of nutritional qualities via biofortification of existing varieties is a promising area of research. Methods: In the current study, sixty one mungbean were taken to study different biochemical parameters and also to establish an inter-relationship of each parameter with yield and maturity. Result: Results show that, nine lines, which included two germplasms namely, B1 and Pusa-9632 along with four mutants as well as three hybirds were found to have higher nutritional quality especially carbohydrate and protein content. Moreover, the mutants and segregants showed a higher nutritional value (% increase) than the germplasms. In addition, correlation coefficient study ensured an interrelationship between agronomic and biochemical characters by reporting that the total starch and nitrogen content of mungbean seeds can serve as an excellent selection marker for improving seed yield.
​Estimation of Genetic Variability and Genetic Divergence in Dolichos Bean [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet.] Genotypes
Authors: Kumar Udit , . Pramila , Prasad K. , Tiwari R.K. , Ghosh Saipayan , Sinha B.M. , Yadav L.M.
Published: August 2021

Background: Dolichos bean is an important leguminous vegetable having a wide range of variation in different quantitative characters. Assessing genetic diversity among dolichos bean accessions can ensure development of suitable high-yielding and adapted varieties with suitable maturity period. Methods: Fifteen genotypes were evaluated for different characters in Dolichos bean at two locations of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University viz. Vegetable Research Farm, Pusa and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Birauli, Samastipur, Bihar during the year 2018-19 and pooled data was analyzed. The genotypes were evaluated for genetic variability and genetic divergence for 14 characters. For the assessment of genetic diversity among the fifteen genotypes of dolichos bean, Mahalanobis (D2) statistic (Mahalanobis, 1936) was used, following the procedure given by Rao, 1952. Grouping of genotypes into clusters was done using Tocher’s method as described by Rao, 1952. Result: Phenotypic Coefficient of Variation (PCV) was slightly higher than Genotypic Coefficient of Variation (GCV) for all the characters indicated that the characters were less influenced by environment. The characters having high heritability and high genetic advance include harvesting duration, number of pods per plant, pod length, pod diameter, individual pod weight, weight of seeds per pod, 100 fresh green seed weight, pod yield and percent incidence of yellow mosaic virus. Therefore, selection for above characters is highly effective. Genetic diversity analysis evaluated that all genotypes could be placed into 6 clusters. Genotypes grouped in Cluster III and I have highest mean value for all characters as well as highest inter-cluster distance.
Caracterización físico-química y microbiológica del lactosuero del queso Paipa
Authors: López-Barreto Ricardo Enrique , Becerra-Jiménez Mónica Liliana , Borrás-Sandoval Luis Miguel
Published: August 2021

El queso Paipa es el único queso madurado que se produce en Colombia; su lactosuero, al ser desechado de manera inadecuada, genera un problema ambiental, por lo que es necesario plantear opciones para industrializarlo y evitar así esta situación; adelantar su caracterización físico-química y microbiológica contribuye a este propósito. Se analizaron muestras de lactosuero de tres plantas representativas de queso Paipa; los promedios evaluados presentaron diferencias estadísticas significativas (P≤0,01) en los parámetros de calorías, carbohidratos, humedad, grasa, proteína, aerobios mesófilos, mohos, bacterias ácido lácticas (BAL) y levaduras. Los resultados promedios de las muestras analizadas tienen valores en el rango de clasificación como suero dulce, con un pH promedio de 5,7, y lactosa de 5,1 %; sin embargo, estos no presentaron buena calidad sanitaria. Las bondades del lactosuero del queso Paipa en su composición, en lo referente a los promedios en proteína (0,71 ± 0,12), cenizas (0,42), grasa (0,5 ± 0,14) y sus recuentos en levaduras en promedio de 38 x 102 y de BAL de 10,7 x 104, lo posicionan como alternativa para su uso como medio de cultivo y materia prima de procesos biotecnológicos en la elaboración de distintos productos en la industria alimentaria.
Perspectiva de reglamentación laboral del trabajo sexual en Colombia
Authors: Delgado-Beltran Jairo Alberto
Published: August 2021

El presente artículo desarrolla los principales conceptos jurisprudenciales sobre la relación laboral derivada del comercio sexual, y a partir de ellos, expone los aspectos más relevantes en el abordaje de la reglamentación del trabajo sexual en Colombia, basado las decisiones de la Corte Constitucional (Sentencia T - 594 de 2016 y T 073 de 2017) y los desarrollos conceptuales y académicos en Colombia. La metodología aplicada para la recolección de información y verificación de los resultados se realizó a través de  talleres, aplicación de encuestas analíticas de percepción sobre la actividad, la realización de entrevistas y atención socio-jurídica a mujeres trabajadoras sexuales y organizaciones sociales que las agrupan. Entre otros aspectos se encuentra que, el derecho laboral colombiano no tiene los elementos suficientes para reglamentar la actividad. El derecho internacional laboral y de los derechos humanos es proteccionista en una reglamentación del trabajo sexual. Los derechos humanos de las mujeres y particularmente las convenciones de bloque de constitucionalidad, son necesarios para reglamentar el trabajo sexual.
Religião e consumo nas práticas umbandistas: uma análise do discurso do portal Terra Mystica
Authors: De Souza Ronivaldo Moreira , Silva Maurício Ribeiro da , Piza Vânia De Toledo
Published: August 2021

O objetivo deste artigo é investigar como se dá a relação entre religião e consumo nas práticas discursivas do portal Terra Mystica, loja virtual identificada com a religiosidade afro-brasileira. Para isto, adotamos como metodologia a Análise do Discurso de Escola Francesa investigando o processo de produção de sentidos que possibilita que esse discurso legitime o seu dizer tanto na esfera religiosa quanto nas práticas de consumo. Constatamos que nesse discurso, religião e consumo se transformam em uma mesma fonte de acesso à experiência com o transcendente.
Testing Asynchronous Reactive Systems: Beyond the ioco framework
Authors: Bonifacio Adilson , Vieira Moura Arnaldo
Published: August 2021

Manual testing can be rather time consuming and prone to errors specially when testing asynchronous reactive systems. Model based testing is a well-established approach to verify reactive systems specified by input output labeled transition systems (IOLTSs). One of the challenges stemming from model based testing is verifying conformance and, also, generating test suites, primarily when completeness is a required property. In order to check whether an implementation under test is in compliance with its respective specification one resorts to some form of conformance relation that guarantees the expected behavior of the implementations, given the behavior of the specification. The ioco relation is an example of such a conformance relation. In this work we study another conformance relation based on formal languages. We also investigate how to generate finite and complete test suites for IOLTS models, and discuss the complexity of the test generation mechanism under this new conformance relation. We also show that ioco is a special case of this new conformance relation. Further, we relate our contributions to more recent works, accommodating the restrictions of their classes of fault models as special cases, and we expose the complexity of generating any complete test suite that must satisfy their restrictions.
Integration of business process and organizational data for evidence-based business intelligence
Authors: Calegari Daniel , Delgado Andrea , Artus Alexis , Borges Andrés
Published: August 2021

Organizations require a unified view of business processes and organizational data for the improvement of their daily operations. However, it is infrequent for both kinds of data to be consistently unified. Organizational data (e.g., clients, orders, and payments) is usually stored in many different data sources. Process data (e.g., cases, activity in- stances, and variables) is generally handled manually or implicit in information systems and coupled with organizational data without clear separation. It impairs the combined application of process mining and data mining techniques for a complete evaluation of their business process execution. In this paper, we deal with the integration of both kinds of data into a unified view. First, we analyze data integration scenarios and data matching problems considering intra-organizational and inter-organizational collaborative business processes. We also propose a model-driven approach to integrate several data sources, generating a unified model for evidence-based business intelligence.
Accuracy Comparison of Endotracheal Tube (ETT) Placement Using Chula Formula With Manubrium Sternal Joint (MSJ) Formula
Authors: Lorena Christya , Hamzah Hamzah , Maulydia Maulydia
Published: August 2021

Introduction: Intubation mistakes, such as ETT malposition, will result in serious complications. Endobronchial intubation can cause pneumothorax and contralateral lung collapse (atelectasis). On the contrary, superficial ETT could increase the risk of being released easily, leading to desaturation or even cardiac arrest. A shallow ETT position could cause the compression of the vocal cord and laryngeal nerve by ETT's cuff. An optimal position can be reached if the cuff position is 1.5-2.5 cm under the vocal cord and the tip is 3-5 cm above the carina. Several methods of ETT depth measurement based on airway length data can be an alternative, especially during the COVID-19 era, where the use of a stethoscope to check ETT depth is limited. Objectives: To analyze the accuracy of ETT depth placement using Chula and MSJ formula. Methods and Material: We conducted the prospective comparative analytic research on 50 patients who had elective surgery in GBPT operating room at Dr. Soetomo Hospital Surabaya. The research data during the intubation and FOL (Fyber Optic Laryngoscope) from each patient were height, MSJ length, initial ETT length, the distance of carina-ETT tip, the distance of cuff-vocal cord, and final ETT length. Result and Discussion: In the Chula formula group, the average patients' height was 160.60cm ± 9.738 for men and 157.76 cm ± 8.604 for women. The average MSJ length was 20.28 cm. The application of the Chula formula is more accurate because ETT revision was carried out in only 8.0% of the samples, with an average revision is 0.04. On the other hand, the ETT revision with an average of 0.868 on the MSJ formula group was conducted in 84% of the samples. This research also found a linear correlation between increasing ETT depth and body height. Conclusion: Applying the Chula formula to measure the ETT depth for Indonesian (Javanese) people is more appropriate than the MSJ formula.
PRIMARY SLX TEST USING REAL-TIME PCR BASED ON HIGH RESOLUTION MELTING (HRM) ON MICROFILARIA EXAMINATION
Authors: Ihsan Bagus Muhammad , Sucipto Cecep Dani , Khayan Khayan
Published: August 2021

Background: Filariasis patients can be a source of transmission if their blood still contains microfilariae. One of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) methods used is High Resolution Melting (HRM), using primary specificity testing. Purpose: To test the specificity of SLX primer. The samples used for this test were isolates of Salmonella., Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, negative and positive controls for Brugia malayi and Wuchereria bancrofti. Method: The design in this study is a quasi-experiment by testing the specificity of SLX primer using HRMbased real-time PCR based on the Cycle Threshold (CT) value observed through the amplification curve. Result: The real-time PCR results showed that no CT was released in the bacterial samples, and there was a CT value in the positive control. The results of this study indicate that specific SLX primer can be used in identifying microfilariae. Conclusion: SLX primer have a reasonable specificity because they cannot detect the existence of microorganisms in the samples other than microfilariae.
Overcoming Severe Food Insecurity in Central Java Province of Indonesia Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Munandar Yusuf
Published: August 2021

To overcome the problem of the severe food insecurity in the Central Java Province of Indonesia amidst the Covid-19 outbreak, the Indonesian government provided staple foods assistance to them. The research question is whether the provision of staple foods assistance will overcome the problem of severe food insecurity in Central Java Province of Indonesia? The purpose of this study was to determine whether the provision of staple foods assistance would overcome the problem of severe food insecurity in Central Java Province of Indonesia. This research method is a descriptive analysis using 2019 Susenas data obtained from BPS Indonesia. The result of the study is that the provision of staple foods assistance can not overcome the problem of severe food insecurity in Central Java Province of Indonesia because it is based on DTKS data and local government data which only covers 54.69% of all residents of Central Java Province who suffer from severe food insecurity. The recommendation of this research is the Indonesian central and local government so as to update DTKS data and local government data as soon as possible so that DTKS data and local government data can include all residents of Central Java Province who suffer from severe food insecurity so that they no longer suffer from severe food insecurity.
Developing Metacognitive Model on In-Service Teacher’s Academic Writing Through Virtual Flipped Classroom
Authors: Lestariningsih Enny Dwi , Wijayatiningsih Testiana Deni
Published: August 2021

The current study has two objectives. The first is to describe the process of developing a metacognitive model on in-service teachers’ academic writing through virtual flipped classrooms and then secondly, to investigate the teachers’ research writing interests using a metacognitive model on in-service teachers’ academic writing through virtual flipped classrooms. This research was conducted in the Demak regency. The researchers also used the Research and Development method. Validation results exemplify that the application of a metacognitive model to academic writing in the in-service teachers through virtual flipped classroom specifically used appropriate teaching materials to be used in classroom teaching, the attention is given to the outcomes of the validation, such as; the concept of conformance indicators, material performance indicators, demonstration indicators, and capability indicators. This proves that the metacognitive model on in-service teachers’ academic writing through virtual flipped classroom applications runs smoothly and according to what is expected. In addition, it has positive interests from the teachers which could give good impact in their writing research article.
Beyond Anpanman the (Super)hero: Investigating Figures of Hero and Idol in BTS’s Songs
Authors: Manggong Lestari , Saleha Amaliatun
Published: August 2021

Released in May 2018, the song “Anpanman” by the world’s most popular K-Pop boy group to date, BTS, shares the idea of being a hero by setting an example from the Japanese superhero Anpanman. Anpanman, whose head is made of red bean paste-filled pastry, is well-known for his superpower ability to share parts of his head to those in need. This humble and self-sacrifice mode of helping others seems to be the basic idea of the song, to represent what BTS is about. This essay aims to further dissect the song lyrics of “Anpanman” to show the ambivalence presented between the concept of hero and superhero (termed here as (super)hero). The discussion goes further to juxtaposing the concept of hero/superhero with idol, a term used as another one of BTS’s songs “Idol”. Considering that in K-Pop, being an idol is practically a dream job, it is therefore paramount that in discussing the songs, this essay highlights the paradox of what it means to be a hero/superhero with an idol. Within the frame of network analysis, the discussion is conducted specifically along the line of the effects that digital culture has, which helps the spreading of BTS’s popularity and persona globally. In this light, this essay argues that beyond the songs, a problematic view on what it means to be a hero and an idol is projected. Ultimately, the discussion concludes that such an ambivalent view potentially leads to a reconceptualization of a superhero figure.Released in May 2018, the song “Anpanman” by the world’s most popular K-Pop boy group to date, BTS, shares the idea of being a hero by setting an example from the Japanese superhero Anpanman. Anpanman, whose head is made of red bean paste-filled pastry, is well-known for his superpower ability to share parts of his head to those in need. This humble and self-sacrifice mode of helping others seems to be the basic idea of the song, to represent what BTS is about. This essay aims to further dissect the song lyrics of “Anpanman” to show the ambivalence presented between the concept of hero and superhero (termed here as (super)hero). The discussion goes further to juxtaposing the concept of hero/superhero with idol, a term used as another one of BTS’s songs “Idol”. Considering that in K-Pop, being an idol is practically a dream job, it is therefore paramount that in discussing the songs, this essay highlights the paradox of what it means to be a hero/superhero with an idol. Within the frame of network analysis, the discussion is conducted specifically along the line of the effects that digital culture has, which helps the spreading of BTS’s popularity and persona globally. In this light, this essay argues that beyond the songs, a problematic view on what it means to be a hero and an idol is projected. Ultimately, the discussion concludes that such an ambivalent view potentially leads to a reconceptualization of a superhero figure.
Phosphorous fractionation distribution in surface sediments of the Jobokuto Bay
Authors: Maslukah Lilik , Wirasatriya Anindya , Yusuf Muh , Sari Resy Sekar , Salma Ummu , Zainuri Muhammad
Published: August 2021

Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient that can limit primary productivity in waters. Phosphorus has significant impact on the biogeochemical cycle in marine ecosystems. Surface sediments play an important role in the nutrient dynamics. Riverine input is sources of P to the ocean and sediment plays an important role as a source or sink of P in the coloumn of water. Phosphorous (P) availability is regarded as the most important factor for determining the water quality in coastal waters. However, not all of the P fractions can be released from the sediment. This study was conducted to identify the distribution of phosphorus (P) fractionation in the sediment surface of Jobokuto Bay. Samples were collected from ten locations. Percentage of sedimentary parameters such as sand, silt, clay, and organic carbon were analyzed to find out their relation with various P fractions. The sediment found was mostly sand at the station near to the coast and mud (silt and clay) at offshore stations. The results showed that Ca-P dominant (56.03%) and percentages of Fe-P, OP, and Ads-P were  23.43, 17.41, and 3.2% respectively. Terrestrial inputs and biological deposits cause Ca-P dominant. The bioavailability of P fractions were ranged from 34.45 to 56.1% of the total P (TP) content. The high concentrations of the Ads-P was found in the mud fraction and located at offshore stations. The order of abundance of the major forms of P in the surface sediments of Jobokuto bay is as follows: Ca-P > Fe-P > OP > Ads-P
Computational Study of Scorpion Venom (Lychas Mucronatus) Activity as Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs) to the SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease for the Future Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Inhibitors
Authors: Fakih Taufik Muhammad
Published: August 2021

The 2019 coronavirus pandemic disease (COVID-19) is still declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Therefore, an effort that is considered effective in finding therapeutic agents is needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection. One of the steps that can be chosen is by utilizing antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) from animal venom by targeting the specific receptor of SARS-CoV-2, namely the main protease (Mpro). Through this research, a computational approach will be conducted to predict antiviral activity, including protein-peptide docking using PatchDock algorithm, to identify, evaluate, and explore the affinity and molecular interactions of four types of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), such as Mucroporin, Mucroporin-M1, Mucroporin-S1, and Mucroporin-S2 derived from scorpion venom (Lychas mucronatus) against main protease (Mpro) SARS-CoV-2. These results were then confirmed using protein-peptide interaction dynamics simulations for 50 ns using Gromacs 2016 to observe the molecular stability to the binding site of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro. Based on protein-peptide docking simulations, it was proven that the Mucroporin S-1 peptides have a good affinity against the active site area of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro, with an ACE score of −779.56 kJ/mol. Interestingly, Mucroporin-S1 was able to maintain the stability of its interactions based on the results of RMSD, RMSF, and MM/PBSA binding free energy calculations. The results of the computational approach predict that the Mucroporin-S1 peptide is expected to be useful for further research in the development of new antiviral-based AMPs for the COVID-19 infectious disease.
Light-induced synthesis of micron-sized metallic silver in aqueous extract of Rivina humilis L. fruits and its interaction with Corptotermes curvignathus
Authors: Yudha S Salprima , Falahudin Aswin , Adfa Morina , Gustian Irfan , Herlina Herlina
Published: August 2021

The aqueous extract of Rivina humilis was suitable to reduce silver ions (Ag+) to form micron-sized metallic silver at room temperature and without any addition of external reducing agent or stabilizer compounds. The reduction process was assisted by light, indicated by the colour change of the reaction mixture and supported by the appearance of peak at 455 nm in spectrophotometric analysis when the reaction was carried out under room light. Based on transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis, the as-prepared metallic silver was in spherical form. The analysis results using particles size analyzer (PSA) show their particles distribution from micro to nano size (average size was 199 nm). The interaction behaviour of micron-sized metallic silver/extract solution with Corptotermes curvignathus termites shows that the silver gives small additional effects along with the activity of the extract.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KETIMPANGAN DISTRIBUSI PENDAPATAN DI PULAU JAWA TAHUN 2014-2020
Authors: Andina Resta Dwi , Jajang Jajang , Supriyanto Supriyanto
Published: August 2021

Unequal distribution of income is one indicator of community welfare. Improving and equalizing the standard of living people in various regions is one of the efforts to realize national economic development. The existence of an unequal distribution of income also has an impact on economic development. This study discusses panel data regression analysis to determine the factors that affect the unequal distribution of income in Java from 2014 to 2020 with the help of Eviews 10 software. The factors that are thought to affect unequal distribution of income in this study are the Human Development Index (HDI), Open Unemployment Rate (OPR), Regional Gross Domestic Product (RGDP) per capita, and total of poor people. The fixed effects model (FEM) was chosen to be the best model. The results showed that the HDI and RGDP per capita variables had negative and significant effect on unequal distribution of income in Java from 2014 to 2020.