bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preparation and characterization of modified corn stalk biochar
Authors: Zuo Haifeng , Qin Xianxian , Liu Zhigao , Fu Yunlin
Published: November 2021

To increase the added value of corn stalk and improve the performance of corn stalk biochar, magnesium chloride (MgCl2) was used to modify biochar, and the effects of temperature on the structure and properties of modified biochar were considered. With the increase of temperature, the yield of biochar decreased. There was a marked increase in the number of mesopores and micropores, but the mesopore pore diameter changed to a smaller pore diameter, and the specific surface area remarkably increased. As the temperature increased, the content of C increased, while the range of H and O decreased. In addition, the number of oxygen-containing functional groups and methyl groups decreased, indicating that the structure of biochar became more aromatized. An obvious Mg(OH)2 crystal peak appeared in the X-ray diffraction pattern, which meant that Mg ions were loaded on the surface of biochar. Moreover, the highest removal rate of methylene blue dye by biochar was 83.6%. The authors conclude that temperature and magnesium chloride modification can improve and enhance the performance of corn stalk biochar. These findings will help deepen people’s understanding of biochar modification and serve as a reference for future related research.
Combination of nano-CuO/silica sol preservative with various post-treatments to improve the compressive strength, water resistance, and thermal stability of wood
Authors: Zhao Pengwei , Yang Hong , Xu Guoqi , Huang Congxun , Zhong Yan
Published: November 2021

A nano-CuO/silica sol wood preservative was obtained by dispersing CuO nanoparticles in propylene glycol and silica sol. Scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, and compressive tests were conducted to investigate the effects of different post-treatments, i.e., steaming at 100 °C and freezing at -30 °C, on the variations in microstructure, mechanical, physical, and thermal stability properties of the preservative-impregnated wood. The results revealed that the mechanical properties, water resistance, and thermal stability of the impregnated specimens were greatly ameliorated. The steaming treatment resulted in a more uniform and dense distribution of the preservative in the blocks. The steaming treatment performed better in terms of enhancing the compressive strength of the specimens, while the freezing treatment was more effective in improving the thermal stability of the specimens. Both the steaming and freezing treatments can considerably improve the water resistance of the specimens. The different post-treatments retain the basic properties of the wood; however, they differ in the improved wood properties and provide a basis for their selection in the industrial production of nano-preservatives.
Influence of adhesive and layer composition on compressive strength of mixed cross-laminated timber
Authors: Lee In-Hwan , Kim Keon-Ho
Published: November 2021

Different types of wood can be used for making cross-laminated timber (CLT), which is useful as a structural material. Therefore, to assess the viability of mixed cross-laminated timbers prepared with different adhesives, their compressive strength performances were evaluated. Laminae of Japanese larch, red pine, and yellow poplar were used to manufacture eight types of mixed CLTs, which were then tested in a universal testing machine for obtaining the compressive strength. The results were then compared to those obtained from the finite element (FEM) simulation of the CLTs at proportional limit load. The compressive strength of CLTs consisting of Japanese larch laminae, with a high modulus of elasticity, tended to increase. Mixed CLT with polyurethane adhesives showed an average compressive strength that was 14% lower than that of larch CLT, while mixed CLT consisting of red pine and yellow poplar showed an average compressive strength that was 18% lower than that of the larch CLT. The CLT prepared with phenol-resorcinol-formaldehyde adhesive yielded the highest compressive strength among the three adhesives. The FEM-predicted strengths were found to be close to the actual values in all specimens. The obtained results will be useful for selecting material and adhesive for future endeavors.
Enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation strategies for the biorefining of pine sawdust
Authors: Mendieta Carolina Mónica , Felissia Fernando Esteban , Arismendy Ana María , Kruyeniski Julia , Area María Cristina
Published: November 2021

This work aims to evaluate second-generation bioethanol production from the soda-ethanol pulp of pine sawdust via two strategies: separate hydrolysis and fermentation and simultaneous saccharification and fermentation. A kinetics study of the enzymatic hydrolysis of separate hydrolysis and fermentation was included as a design tool. Three soda-ethanol pulps (with different chemical compositions), Cellic® Ctec2 cellulolytic enzymes, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae IMR 1181 (SC 1181) yeast were employed. The obtained kinetic parameters were as follows: an apparent constant (k) of 11.4 h-1, which represents the link frequency between cellulose and cellulase; a Michaelis-Menten apparent constant (KM) of 23.5 gL-1, that indicates the cellulose/cellulase affinity; and the apparent constant of inhibition between cellulose-glucose and cellulase (KI), which was 2.9 gL-1, 3.1 gL-1, and 6.6 gL-1 for pulps 1, 2, and 3, respectively. The kinetic model was applicable, since the calculated glucose values fit the experimental values. High bioethanol yields were obtained for pulp 3 in the separate hydrolysis and fermentation and simultaneous saccharification and fermentation processes (89.3% and 100% after 13 h and 72 h, respectively).
Utilizing a novel fungal enzymatic cocktail as an eco-friendly alternative for cellulose pulp biobleaching
Authors: Pinheiro Vanessa Elisa , Ferreira Jorge A. , Betini Jorge Henrique de Almeida , Kamimura Eliana Setsuko , Polizeli Maria de Lourdes Teixeira de Moraes
Published: November 2021

Enzyme cocktails can alter the lignin and hemicellulose content in wood cell walls, improving the bleaching process during pulp production and offsetting the need for toxic chemicals. In this study, brown pulp was biobleached with a mixture of crude fungal extracts rich in xylanase and laccase, respectively produced from Aspergillus tamarii Kita and Trametes versicolor on waste materials. The optimal conditions for biobleaching were a mixture of xylanase and laccase crude extracts (1 to 2 v/v), at a temperature of 36 °C and a pH of 5.5. The treated brown cellulose pulp showed a reduction in the Kappa number by 1.83 points, representing an efficiency of 20.3%. In addition, the brightness increased by 4.65 points in comparison to the control. Hence, studies involving the application of the standardized cocktail during the hydrolysis of lignocellulosic residues, e.g., barley residue and sugarcane bagasse, led to the formation of 85 g/L and 25 g/L of reducing sugars, respectively. Moreover, the standardized cocktail caused greater deinking of the recycled paper pulp.
Surface properties of poplar wood after heat treatment, resin impregnation, or both modifications
Authors: Cao Shuai , Cai Jiabin , Wu Meihui , Zhou Nan , Huang Zhenhua , Cai Liping , Zhang Yinglu
Published: November 2021

To investigate the surface properties of different modified poplar (Populus tomentosa Carr.) wood samples, the color, surface roughness, and wettability of untreated poplar wood (control) and poplar modified via heat treatment, resin impregnation, and impregnation combined heat treatment were analyzed and compared in this study. The impregnant used in the test was a modified urea-formaldehyde resin with a low molecular weight and low viscosity. The results showed that the lightness of the samples was sorted in order as follows: the control was lighter than the resin impregnated sample, which was lighter than the impregnation combined heat treatment sample, which was lighter than the heat treatment sample. The surface of the control samples was relatively smooth, while after the impregnation, heat, and impregnation combined heat treatments, the Ra and Rz values increased, which indicated increased surface roughness due to the modifications. Among them, the heat-treated samples had the roughest surface, and the surface roughness of the impregnation combined heat treated samples at 160 °C had no major difference from the resin impregnated sample. The wettability of the samples decreased after heat treatment and increased after impregnation combined heat treatment. It was concluded that after the modification treatments, the color of the wood became darker, and the surface roughness and hydrophobicity increased.
Esterification of cellulose with betaine using p-toluenesulfonyl chloride for the in-situ activation of betaine
Authors: Liu Yu , Wang Fangfang , Sun Yangyang
Published: November 2021

A novel synthesis method was developed for betaine-modified cellulose ester using a mixed N,N-dimethylacetamide/lithium chloride solvent system; p-toluenesulfonyl chloride was used for the in-situ activation of the betaine. The influence of the reaction temperature and time, as well as the anhydroglucose unit to p-toluenesulfonyl chloride to betaine mass ratio on the degree of substitution of the product was evaluated. Increasing the proportion of betaine and p-toluenesulfonyl chloride was beneficial to the esterification reaction. The degree of substitution was 1.68 at 90 °C for 32 h with an anhydroglucose unit to p-toluenesulfonyl chloride to betaine molar ratio of 1 to 2 to 3. The physicochemical properties of the betaine-modified cellulose were closely related to the degree of substitution. Major changes in the morphologies, crystallinity, thermal properties, porosity, and the average degree of polymerization resulted from the modification. The introduction of betaine made cellulose esters thermally less stable than neat cellulose but more difficult to completely degrade. The crystalline structure of the cellulose esters was destroyed, and the products exhibited a porous nature. Dye sorption studies demonstrated that the betaine-modified cellulose holds the potential of adsorbing anionic substances, which is the premise of its application.
Evaluation and comparison the properties of acoustic boards made of date palm fiber
Authors: Alishiri Mehdi , Hemmasi Amir Hooman , Eslam Habibollah Khademi , Basirjafari Sedigheh , Talaeipour Mohammad
Published: November 2021

Applying acoustic panels made of natural fibers, due to their high biodegradable characteristics, light weight, low density, cheap price and non-toxicity, are proper alternatives to acoustic absorbers made of synthetic fibers. Considering their stance and vast applicability in industry, the possibility of producing them of natural palm fibers with sodium silicate adhesive of 10 and 20% in two 16 and 32 mm thicknesses, 350 and 450 kg/m3 densities, 50 and 100 mm particles length (strands), as variable factors in 16 types of matched panels with 3 repetitions is proposed in this article. The palm-trunk discs constituted the control sample. The effect of variables on sound absorption coefficient was assessed. The effect of variable thickness and adhesive percentage on all frequencies was significant and the effect of density variable on all frequencies except 250 and 2000 Hz was also significant. The effect of particle length was significant except at the 500 Hz frequency. The effects of all variables on porosity were significant. The results of this study suggest that by applying date palm-trunk (an agricultural waste) combined with sodium silicate adhesive, industrial environment-friendly panels can be produced with proper sound absorption coefficient in the field of acoustics. This 32-mm-thick panel was composed of 80% date palm-trunk particles of 50 mm length, 450 kg/m3 density, and 20% sodium silicate adhesive.
Development of post hybrid calcium carbonate for high loaded paper
Authors: Lee Min Woo , Kang Dong Suk , Seo Yung Bum
Published: November 2021

In papermaking, pre-flocculation of fillers such as ground calcium carbonate (GCC) improves the tensile strength of paper sheets. However, the pre-flocculated fillers mostly suffer from the instability of the floc shape such as the decrease in floc diameter with time elapse after preparation and no improvement of bulk and stiffness. The addition of calcium compounds such as calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide to the pre-flocculated GCC, and injection with carbon dioxide caused pre-flocculated GCC flocs to be covered with newly formed calcium carbonate. This product, called post hybrid calcium carbonate (pHCC), was found to be more stable in size and gave better sheet strength than the pre-flocculated ones. Furthermore, pHCC gave remarkably higher bulk and stiffness than the pre-flocculated flocs did without impairing smoothness that was essential in printing paper. The proper use of pHCC in papermaking could allow the production of high loaded paper with more than 10% higher filler contents, which could reduce paper production cost and save drying energy. The proportion of the newly formed calcium carbonate in pHCC, turbulence intensity at preparation stage, and the effect of storage time were investigated.
The impact of social isolation on a selected group of older brazilians within the context of the covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Geraldes Marin dos Santos Sasaki Natalia Sperli , Louvison Marília , Pancote Camila Garcel , Geraldes Santos Maria de Lourdes Sperli , Ferraz Cury Amena Alcântara , da Silva Antonio Caldeira , Monteiro Elisa , Kalache Alexandre
Published: November 2021

Objective: This paper is an examination of the experiences of a selected group of older Brazilians people which aims to analyse how they have been impacted by COVID-19 and, particularly, how they have been affected by protective social isolation measures. Methodology: 42 older residents of Sao Jose do Rio Preto were interviewed by phone. The applied script question was developed by International Longevity Centre the Netherlands, based at the Leyden Academy on Vitality and Aging. The data collection instrument consisted of five categories of analysis: social activities, social contacts and connectivity, well-being, vitality and health, and COVID-19 news and reports. Results: All in-person social activity ceased with the implementation of the isolation measures. Most of the interviewees pointed out to be suffering do to absence of their children, grand-children, other relatives and close friends from whom they have being apart since the beginning of the Corona virus pandemic. A large number of the interviewees recognized a worsening of their health condition and attributed it to the suspension of the physical activities and the social life that they had before isolation. Conclusion: The interviewed showed some insight about the experiences of older Brazilian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. They all revealed a strong awareness of their physical vulnerability regarding corona virus. Most accepted the need to protect themselves through isolation or any other measures. However, there are barriers that difficulty the elderly people isolation as they live with of member of the family with different ages and in poor financial situations.
STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI PUSTAKAWAN DAN PEMUSTAKA DALAM MENCARI SUMBER INFORMASI DI PERPUSTAKAAN
Authors: Armen Armen
Published: November 2021

Abstract: From a religious perspective, we can easily answer that it is God who teaches us to communicate, using the intellect and language skills that are bestowed upon us. The Qur'an says, "God is most gracious, who has taught the Qur'an. He created man, who taught him how to speak "(Ar-Rahman: 1-4). Speaking of communication definitions, there is no right or wrong definition. Like any model or theory, definitions must be seen from their usefulness to explain the phenomena that are defined and evaluate them. Maybe too narrow, for example "Communication is the delivery of messages through electronic media or too broad for example Communication is the interaction between two or more living things". Communication is broadly defined as sharing experiences to some extent, each being can be said to communicate in terms of sharing experiences. Human communication in English is Human communication. All Beings, institutions or institutions large and small all need good communication.Keywords: Improving Librarian Communication with Librarians in Finding Sources of Information Abstrak :Dari perspektif agama, secara gampang kita bisa menjawab bahwa Tuhan-lah yang mengajari kita berkomunikasi, dengan mengunakan akal dan kemampuan berbahasa yang dianugerahkan-Nya kepda kita. Al-Qur'an mengatakan, “Tuhan Yang Maha Pemurah, yang telah mengajarkan Al-Qur'an. Dia menciptakan manusia, yang mengajarinya pandai berbicara” (Ar-Rahman:1-4). Berbicara tentang defenisi komunikasi, tidak ada defisi yang benar atau salah. Seperti juga model atau teori, definisi harus dilihat dari kemanfaatannya untuk menjelaskan fenomena yang didefinisikan dan mengevaluasinya. Mungkin terlalu sempit, misalnya “Komunikasi adalah penyampaian pesan melalui media elektronik atau terlalu luas misalnya Komunikasi adalah interaksi antara dua makhluk hidup atau lebih”. Komunikasi didefinisikan secara luas sebagai berbagi pengalaman sampai batas tertentu, setiap makhluk dapat dikatakan melakukan komunikasi dalam pengertian berbagi pengalaman. Komunikasi manusia dalam bahasa Inggris adalah Human comunication. Semua Makhluk, lembaga atau instansinya Besar maupun kecil semua butuh komunikasi yang baik.Kata kunci :Meningkatkan Komunikasi Pustakawan dengan Pemustaka dalam Mencari Sumber Informasi
PEMANFAATAN SISTEM INFORMASI APLIKASI ONLINE PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOGUE (OPAC) PADA PERPUSTAKAAN IAIN BATUSANGKAR
Authors: Armizawati Armizawati
Published: November 2021

Abstract : In this qualitative case study, we examined benefit Online Public Acsses Catalogue (OPAC) in IAIN Library. This research focus to student that use Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC). This research using Miles & Hubberman model (Reduction data, show data and conclusion). Data were collected purposive sampling through observation and interview. The findings, showed that Online Public Acsses Catalogue (OPAC) give benefit,effective and efisien use to find all book fast.  Keyword : Benefit OPAC,Student IAIN BatusangkarAbstrak: Dalam studi kasus kualitatif ini, kami menguji manfaat Online Public Acsses Catalog (OPAC) di Perpustakaan IAIN. Fokus penelitian ini kepada siswa yang menggunakan Katalog Akses Publik Online (OPAC). Penelitian ini menggunakan model Miles & Hubberman (Reduksi data, tunjukkan data dan kesimpulan). Data dikumpulkan secara purposive sampling melalui observasi dan wawancara. Temuan, menunjukkan bahwa Online Public Acsses Catalog (OPAC) memberikan manfaat, efektif dan efisien untuk menemukan semua buku dengan cepat.Kata kunci: Manfaat OPAC, Mahasiswa IAIN Batusangkar
PENGENALAN PERPUSTAKAAN KEPADA ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Ismail Lusi
Published: November 2021

Abstract: There are many factors behind why Indonesian people do not like literature, so the impact is the lack of interest in reading in Indonesia, especially in rural areas. Introducing the library as a means of information which is an absolute necessity of the community in the information age needs to be done. Awareness of the importance of this library should be fostered since childhood, therefore the thing that needs to be done is to provide adequate facilities / good for children's libraries. But before moving in that direction, the children's soul must be understood and what kind of information is needed by the children. Therefore it is necessary for the active involvement of various parties such as parents, teachers and the government to foster interest in reading early on by introducing the library early on. However, it is difficult to expect children and adolescents to come to the library without any precise effort and resources pull from the library itself. The lack of attention to the elements intended to extend the reading interest of Indonesian people, especially for people in rural areas.Keywords: Library, Early ChildhoodAbstrak : Banyak faktor yang melatarbelakangi mengapa masyarakat Indonesia kurang suka ke pustaka, maka dampaknya adalah kurangnya minat baca di Indonesia khusus lagi bagian pedesaan. Memperkenalkan  perpustakaan sebagai salah satu sarana informasi yang merupakan kebutuhan mutlak masyarakat dalam era informasi perlu dilakukan. Kesadaran akan pentingnya perpustakaan ini memang sebaiknya dipupuk sejak kecil, oleh karena itu hal yang perlu dilakukan adalah menyediakan fasilitas yang memadai/baik untuk perpustakaan anak-anak. Akan tetapi sebelum melangkah ke arah itu, harus pula dipahami jiwa anak-anak tersebut dan informasi yang seperti apa yang dibutuhkan oleh anak-anak. Oleh karena itu perlu adanya keterlibatan secara aktif dari berbagai pihak seperti orangtua, guru dan pemerintah untuk menumbuhkan minat baca sejak dini dengan memperkenalkan perpustakaan sejak dini.Akan tetapi, sulit mengharapkan anak-anak dan remaja untuk datang ke perpustakaan tanpa ada upaya yang jitu dan daya tarik dari perpustakaan itu sendiri. Kurangnya perhatian elemen-elemen  yang dimaksudkan memperpanjang daya minat baca masyarakat Indonesia, khusus bagi masyarakat yang ada di pedesaan.Kata kunci : Perpustakaan, Anak Usia Dini
First Intervention in Firearm Injuries and Management of Compliations
Authors: TOKYAY Abbas , GÜVEN Necip , ÖZKAN Sezai , İSMAİLOV Ulan , DİKİCİ Aytekin
Published: November 2021

Amaç: Ateşli silah yaralanmaları sonucu ekstremitede yumuşak doku, nörovasküler yaralanmalar ve kemik kırıkları görülmektedir. Bu yaralanmaların şiddete yönelik olması ve adli olayların gençlerde daha sık görülmesi tedaviyi daha da zorlaştırmaktadır. Bu çalışmadaki amacımız, ateşli silahlarla ilişkili ekstremite yaralanmalarında nörovasküler, yumuşak doku yaralanmaları ve kemik kırıklarına aşamalı bir yaklaşımın nihai tedavi sonuçlarına etkisini değerlendirmektir.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışmada 2015-2020 yılları arasında ateşli silahla ilişkili ekstremite yaralanması olan ve cerrahi tedavi uygulanan 18 yaş üstü hastalar retrospektif olarak değerlendirildi. Hastaların demografik özellikleri, yaralanma bölgeleri, eşlik eden nörovasküler yaralanmalar, ilk müdalede yapılanlar, son tedavi sonuçları, gelişen komplikasyonlar ve komplikasyonların yönetimi değerlendirildi.
Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan 54 hastanın (52 erkek, 2 kadın) yaş ortalaması 28.3 (yaş aralığı 19-61) idi. Otuz iki (%59.2)’si alt ekstremite, 22 (%40.7)’si üst ekstremite ve 5 (%9.2)’i hem alt hem üst ekstremite yaralanması tespit edildi. Üç (%5.5) hastada damar yaralanması, 3 (%5.5) hastada amputasyon ve 6 (%11.1) hastada sinir yaralanması tespit edildi. Altı hastanın beşine (%9,2) fasyotomi uygulandı. En sık karşılaşılan komplikasyon olarak 7 (%12,9) hastada eklem hareket açıklığı kaybıydı.
Sonuç: Ateşli silah yaralanmalarında multidisipliner ve hasar kontrollü bir yaklaşımla erken dönemde antibiyoterapi, kemik tespiti ve seri debridmanlar sonrası nihai tedaviye geçilmesi tedavi başarısını olumlu yönde etkilemektedir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Ateşli silah yaralanmaları, Nörovasküler yaralanma, Fasiatomi, Komplikasyonlar.
Assessment of anxiety, depression, social anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, and perceived stress in psoriasis patients: a controlled cross-sectional study
Authors: TUMAN Bengü , ŞEREFLİCAN Betül , TUMAN Taha Can
Published: November 2021

Objective: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, and psychiatric comorbidities are common in these patients. Skin lesions can cause shame, anxiety, social avoidance, irritability, and depressive symptoms in psoriasis patients. This study aimed to investigate anxiety, depression, social anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, and perceived stress in patients with psoriasis and their relationship with disease severity and duration.
Methods: Forty patients and 40 healthy controls were included in our study. All study patients were administered the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), and the Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI-3). Disease severity in psoriasis patients was assessed using the Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI).
Results: Anxiety, depression, social anxiety, perceived stress, and anxiety sensitivity were significantly higher in psoriasis patients than in healthy controls. There was no correlation between PASI scores and BAI, BDI, LSAS, PASS-14 and ASI-3 scores. Also, no correlation was found between disease duration and BAI, BDI, LSAS, PSS-14 and ASI-3 scores.
Conclusion: Our results show that anxiety, depression, social anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, and perceived stress are high in psoriasis patients regardless of disease duration and severity. This is the first study to examine anxiety sensitivity in psoriasis patients to the best of our knowledge. Clinicians should consider the possible psychiatric comorbidity at all stages of the disease in patients with psoriasis. Collaboration between the disciplines of dermatology and psychiatry is necessary to ensure full recovery and maintain patient well-being.
Remitting Seronegative Symmetrical Synovitis with Pitting Edema (RS3PE) Syndrome: A Single-Center Experience
Authors: TEZCAN Dilek , GÜLCEMAL Semral , LİMON Muhammet , YİLMAZ Sema
Published: November 2021

Objective: Remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema (RS3PE) is a rare disorder characterized by pitting edema, the onset of acute polyarthritis, and negative rheumatoid factor. The absence of joint erosion and good long-term response to low-dose steroids are its other characteristics. The present study aimed to evaluate the characteristics and accompanying conditions of RS3PE for contributing to the literature on the issue.
Material and method: This is cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in a rheumatology clinic between January 2019- October 2020. Fifteen patients over 18 diagnosed with RS3PE were included in the study.
Results: Of 15 patients diagnosed with RS3PE, seven were female, and eight male. The following comorbid disorders were present: relapsing polychondritis, scleroderma, seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, gout, monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance, and primary myelofibrosis. Most patients other than the ones who have hematological malignities and those diagnosed with relapsing polychondritis responded rapidly to steroids, and no recurrence occurred.
Conclusion: RS3PE may be associated with neoplasia, drugs, and various rheumatismal conditions, suggesting that it may be heterogeneous and considered a paraneoplastic rheumatic disease. The rare occurrence of this syndrome leads clinicians to miss it commonly. It is essential to increase awareness of this entity among clinicians.
Screening Nutritional Status of Hospitalized Patients with Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 and Subjective Global Assessment Tools
Authors: AYDIN Hazal , KAYA Neşe
Published: November 2021

Aim: The assessment of the nutritional status of hospitalized patients is important to detect individuals who are under malnourishment risk and malnutrition-related conditions. The present study aimed to screen the nutritional status of hospitalized patients with Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS-2002) and Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) screening and to compare the results of two screening methods in predicting malnutrition.
Materials and Methods: NRS-2002 and SGA were administered to 134 non-critical service patients within the first days of hospital admission. Tool performance in predicting malnutrition and the association with length of hospital stay (LOS) were analyzed.
Results: 22.4% (n=30) of the patients were at nutritional risk when screened with NRS-2002; when screened with SGA, 35.8% (n=48) of the patients were found to be malnourished (p=0.015). The hospital LOS (day) of malnourished patients and non-malnourished patients according to NRS-2002 were similar. However, according to SGA screening, the hospital LOS of malnourished patients was longer than non-malnourished patients (17.90±16.93 vs 10.79±11.23) (p=0.004). In both screening tools most of the malnourished patients were overweight or obese (the total overweight and obese patients rate 70% and 75% according to NRS-2002 and SGA; respectively). Factors associated with malnutrition were only age and hospital LOS (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Considering current criteria for nutritional risk, NRS-2002, as an objective and remarkably powerful tool, seems to provide a better yield for an objective assessment. Besides this, adding subjective parameters to the assessment by applying SGA could increase the capability of detecting the nutrition risk of hospitalized patients for a comprehensive nutritional assessment.
Assessment of Blood Inflamatory Parameters in Elderly Patients With Peripheral Vertigo
Authors: DOLANBAY Turgut , ŞAHİN Levent , GÜL Hüseyin Fatih , ARAS Murat , SEYDEL Gönül Şeyda
Published: November 2021

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between infection-induced PV and inflammatory parameters levels, WBC, NLR, PLR and CRP in elderly patients.
Material and Method: In our study, 122 patients with peripheral vertigo complaints were retrospectively evaluated. Their gender, age, the type of admission, emergency room discharge and hospitalization, hospital admission time, complaints, and physical examination findings rates were examined.
Results: The mean age was 73.4 years.. 115 patients (94.3%) were discharged after follow-up in the emergency department, while 7 patients (5.7%) were hospitalized. Complaints were 75.4% dizziness, 18% nausea-vomiting and 6.4% headache, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in PLT, NEU, LYM, NEU / LYM and PLT / LYM values.
Conclusion: In our study, WBC and CRP were significantly higher in patients. The results of our study showed that it can be used actively in the diagnosis of inflammatory causes in the pathogenesis of elderly patients with peripheral vertigo.
Throwing the Unlawful Detention Jurisprudence into Turmoil: A Critique of De Klerk V Minister of Police 2020 1 SACR 1 (CC)
Authors: Msaule Phindile Raymond
Published: November 2021

Before the judgement in De Klerk v Minister of Police 2020 1 SACR 1 (CC), (de Klerk), a plaintiff could claim damages for unlawful arrest and detention after the first appearance in court if the arresting (or the investigating) officer had conducted himself unlawfully in addition to the unlawful arrest. The conduct of the arresting (or investigating) officer had to be such that it influenced the prosecution and/or the court to deny the plaintiff bail. In De Klerk the majority of the Constitutional Court (CC), after assuming that factual causation had been proven, held the Minister of Police (Minister) liable for the unlawful arrest and detention of the plaintiff (including detention after the plaintiff had appeared in court). This was despite the CC’s having found that the conduct of the arresting officer after the appearance of the plaintiff in court had been lawful. The CC held that the arresting officer foresaw that by not releasing the plaintiff, the plaintiff would be remanded in detention – the unlawful conduct. The arresting officer was aware that the practice in the court where the plaintiff appeared was to remand all first appearance cases without considering the accused for release on bail. This note contends that the CC's decision does not bear scrutiny. The flaw in the CC's decision arose from its assumption that factual causation had been proven in this case. This faulty approach flowed from the CC's unconventional application of the "but-for" test. Instead of substituting the defendant's actual conduct for the hypothetical reasonable conduct, the CC held that it was the defendant's conduct per se that had caused the plaintiff harm. On this application of the "but-for" test, an arresting officer is unlikely to escape liability for an unlawful arrest and detention even if his or her conduct ceases to be unlawful at one stage or another. The Minister was held liable for the blameworthy conduct of the arresting officer up to the time of the plaintiff's appearance in court. The arresting officer played no role whatsoever after the appearance of the plaintiff in court. It is therefore absurd to hold that her conduct was the factual cause of the damage the plaintiff suffered. Ordinarily the Minister would not be held liable for detention after the court appearance. There was nothing extraordinary in the De Klerk case warranting the Minister’s being held delictually liable for the post-court-appearance detention. The plaintiff failed to prove that it was the conduct of the arresting officer that caused the plaintiff damage post the court appearance.
ANONYMITY AS THE INHERENT NATURE OF CYBERSPACE
Authors: Дейнеко Алексей Геннадьевич
Published: November 2021

This article aims to explore the legal nature of the concept of «anonymity» of the subjects of relations that occur in information-telecommunication networks. Anonymity will be considered in two aspects: as the inherent nature of cyberspace and as one of the most important subjective rights in the structure of studied relationships. Also, an interdisciplinary approach will be applied to this concept.The article also analyzes the first results of amendments to the information legislation in terms of identification of users of cyberspace, adopted in 2017, as well as new legislative initiatives in this area, currently being considered in the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
THE IMPACT OF INFIDELITY ON FILIPINO FAMILY DYNAMICS AND YOUNG ADULT FILIPINO'S SELF-CONCEPT
Authors: SIGUAN ANDREW , ONG MAXIN FENONI THERESE , CAÑETE SIDNEY IRA MARIE
Published: November 2021

Parental infidelity largely influences the quality of relationships in the family. In previous researches, the focus is mainly on the dyadic marital relationship of the couples, subsequently failing to consider how this influences the upbringing and well-being of their children. This study aims to explore how adult Filipino children's discovery of parental infidelity impacted their self-concept. Using purposive sampling, the study involved fourteen (14) participants, seven males, and seven females, who were aware of their parent's infidelity. The research used a semi-structured interview schedule to gather the necessary data. Thematic analysis was used to categorize the data into two major themes: (a) Pre-infidelity Family Dynamics and (b) Impacts of Parental Infidelity. The research utilized Dr. Murray Bowen's Family Systems Theory and Self-Concept Theory by Rogers to analyse the themes and to discuss the results of the study. The research helps explain the differences in the impacts of parental infidelity on the family and on the self-concept. Further implications are discussed in the study. Keywords: Parental infidelity; Family systems theory; Self-concept; Thematic analysis
OH MY GAD! A CASE STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT AMONG PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (HEIS)
Authors: GIL JR. TYRONE O.
Published: November 2021

The advancement towards gender equality had been made clear through the insertion of Gender and Development among the UNDP Goals. At the school level, certain measures had been implemented to answer the call for gender and development. This case study will examine the status of implementation of Gender and Development among private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Tacloban City, Philippines, based on the mandated CHED Memorandum No. 1 s. 2015 on the Implementation of GAD among Higher Learning Institutions. With GAD focal persons as the primary participants, exhaustive data was gathered and analyzed. GAD programs, activities, and projects, program planning, implementation, and evaluation, problems encountered in the implementation, differing school policies were the emerging themes from the data. The study concluded that private HEIs must recognize a sustainable and meaningful GAD program, activities, and projects to be implemented in their respective schools. Keywords: Gender and development; Program implementation; Private HEIs; Philippines
DISCOURSE ON ETHNOMEDICINAL PLANTS IN ANCIENT MALAY MEDICAL MANUSCRIPT FOR GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES
Authors: DIN WARDAH MUSTAFA , ZAKARIA ROS MAHWATI AHMAD , RAHMAN UTEH NORAIHAN
Published: November 2021

Since ancient times, people have been using plants not only for a source of food, but also for a source of medicine. In the Malay culture, many ethnomedicinal plants are being used for various medicinal properties. This knowledge is recorded in many ancient Malay manuscripts that acknowledge many different local names of plants and its traditional uses and practices. This study will be discussing one of the ancient Malay manuscript named “Hikayat Nurul-lisan Menjawab Masalah” whereby the original work was written in Jawi alphabets. Fortunately, Harun Mat Piah in his book, “Kitab Tib Ilmu Perubatan Melayu” had transliterated the work to Latin alphabets and organised it to a better structure which makes the content readily accessible and easily interpreted for Malay researchers. The purpose of this study is to analyse and tabulate ethnomedicinal plants documented in the transliterated manuscript which mentioned gastrointestinal benefits. To attain the research objectives, qualitative thematic analysis will be employed on the manuscript in order to classify different themes in the text systematically. Among illnesses frequently mentioned in the manuscript are gastrointestinal related, such as digestion, bloating, diarrhea and others. The study highlights that there are 36 number of plants mentioned in the manuscript which relates to gastrointestinal diseases. There are many different practice of use, whereby some are with detailed explanation, and others very general. Some plants are mentioned as being used for the well-being of the digestive system. This study is imperative for comprehensively structuring the traditional knowledge obtained in the manuscript for easy reference and access to other researchers locally and internationally. Besides to enrich our traditional knowledge on ethnomedicinal plants, this research will indirectly serve to preserve one of an important Malay cultural heritage. Keywords: Ethnomedicinal plants; Thematic analysis; Malay ancient manuscript; Malaysia medicinal plants; Gastrointestinal
FAKTOR-FAKTOR KONTEKSTUAL YANG MEMPENGARUHI AMALAN KITAR SEMULA PENJAWAT AWAM NEGERI MELAKA (Contextual Factors Affecting the Recycling Practices of Melaka State Civil Servants)
Authors: HAMID NOR FAZILAH ABDUL , YAACOB MASHITOH , AHMAD NOR AZILAH , NASIR ZUBAIDAH MOHD , ROSLI NADZIRAH
Published: November 2021

Kebersihan merupakan salah satu aspek yang penting untuk menjadikan negara Malaysia setaraf dengan negara maju. Selain daripada komuniti, penjawat awam juga dilihat mempunyai peranan yang besar untuk memelihara kebersihan persekitaran di tempat kerja melalui penjimatan perbelanjaan bagi urus tadbir negara. Oleh itu, kajian ini dijalankan adalah untuk mengenal pasti tujuh faktor kontekstual yang mempengaruhi amalan kitar semula dalam kalangan penjawat awam di negeri Melaka. Data kuantitatif diperoleh melalui soal selidik manakala data kualitatif adalah melalui temu bual bagi menyokong data kuantitatif. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah pensampelan bertujuan ke atas 365 orang penjawat awam kerajaan negeri Melaka. Dapatan kajian kuantitatif dianalisis dengan menggunakan perisian SPSS 20. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan faktor kontekstual pengetahuan terhadap amalan kitar semula dalam kalangan penjawat awam kerajaan negeri Melaka adalah tinggi (M=4.41; SP=0.65) diikuti dengan menjaga alam sekitar (M=4.29; SP=0.66), pengasingan sisa pepejal (M=3.75; SP=0.69), kempen kitar semula (M=3.71; SP=0.70), menjana pendapatan sampingan (M=3.59; SP=0.70), pengaruh sosial (M=3.50; SP=0.67) manakala faktor kontekstual kemudahan kitar semula (M=3.35; SP=0.91) adalah yang paling rendah. Penemuan hasil kajian ini dapat membantu organisasi dan jabatan untuk mempelbagaikan promosi, kempen dan aktiviti kitar semula bagi mendorong penjawat awam mengamalkan kitar semula dalam konteks yang lebih luas lagi. Kata kunci: Sisa pepejal; Faktor kontekstual kitar semula; Amalan kitar semula; Pejabat; Penjawat awam
STUDENTS’ ADAPTABILITY IN ONLINE LEARNING BASED ON MALAYSIAN STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION
Authors: RAZAK ATEERAH ABDUL , NAWI NOOR HISHAM MD , NOOR ASMA’ LAILEE MOHD , DAUD BURHAN CHE , ISMAIL MARWAN
Published: November 2021

The education field has undergone a new norm due to the pandemic of COVID-19 and it can be seen that new techniques and improvements can be applied among the educators and students. In a Malaysian context, it is revealed that a majority of universities have enhanced the quality of teaching via online platforms such as Cisco Webex, Google Meet, Zoom and many more that provide the medium for instructional delivery. However, it is also imperative to view the situation from the students’ perspectives in order to identify the issues that have occurred throughout the online learning process. The current study is conducted to identify the level of adaptability among students towards online learning and it consists of several components such as physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects. The respondents were selected through purposive sampling from selected local universities in Malaysia where about 316 students participated. This study was done quantitatively, and the results were analysed using Smart PLS 3.2.8. The findings showed that there were high values of Cronbach alpha and composite reliability which indicates that students agreed with the items in all the constructs in terms of physical (α=0.879, CR=0.906), spiritual (α =0.863, CR=0.901), emotional (α=0.953, CR=0.961) and adaptability (α=0.913, CR=0.931). The validity (AVE) of all the constructs were also in the acceptable range. It reveals that the physical, spiritual, and emotional components are imperative in order to ensure students could adapt with the new norm of online learning during the pandemic of COVID-19. Other than that, it shows that a balance well-being could hinder problems related to tough learning situation especially in online learning. Keywords: Online learning; Malaysian student, Well-being, Pandemic, Adaptability
PROSPEK LEMBAH KLANG KE ARAH BANDAR RENDAH KARBON (Prospect of Klang Valley Area Towards Low Carbon City)
Authors: ZAHARI NURIZATUL AIN , ZUHA RAJA M. , LEE LOONG CHUEN , MUSTAPA MUHAMMAD HASAMIZI , SINO HUKIL
Published: November 2021

The goals to reduce 50% of global carbon emissions by 2050 require fully participation from various components of the local community. Therefore, this study has been conducted to explore the prospects of the Klang Valley area towards Low Carbon Cities (LCC) based on the perception, level of readiness and limitations in community participation. Klang Valley is selected as the area of observation due to its rapidly growing population and economic sector. This study adopted qualitative approach using in-depth semi-structured interview instrument and the data was analyzed using thematic analysis. 8 themes appeared in the analysis which are the themes of definition, criteria and sources of carbon emissions under the dimension of public perception; the themes of practice and awareness under the dimension of community readiness; and the themes of incentives, politics and awareness under the dimension of the limitation of community participation. All themes indicated that changing of the lifestyle of the individual towards energy saving in daily activities is prime important to achieve the LCC goal. In conclusion, the prospect for Klang Valley to become a low carbon city in regard to the dimensions of community perception, awareness and partipation limitation is high. Keywords: Low carbon cities; Perception; Readiness; Limitations; Community
To the Questıon of the Use of Storıtellıng in the Classes on RCL in the Condıtıons of Turkısh-Russıan Bılınguısm
Authors: Sheremet O.V. , Ozdemir E.
Published: November 2021

This scientific article is devoted to the study of the formation of communicative competence as an important quality of the secondary linguistic personality of a student. A feature of this work is the fact that the process and acquisition of communication skills of future philologists takes place in the conditions of the Turkish-Russian learning environment. We focused on learning the communicative competence of native Turkish students. Based on the analysis of scientific literature, it was revealed that one of the effective linguodidactic conditions for studying Russian as a foreign language in the Turkish audience is the use of storytelling method. In this article, we consentrated on the concept of storytelling and gave a description of the main types of this method: classical, active, computer, polyphonic, etc. The methodological aspect of the application of this method is shown on the example of studying the topic «Prepositional case of a noun», which is provided for in the curriculum of the dissipline «Gramere giriş» / «Введение в грамматику» at the preparatory course of Ibrahim Chechen University of Agri. We believe that the stages of creating and telling stories described in this article can also make a contribute to the effective formation of the communicative competence of Turkish students during the learning Russian as a foreign language.
Conclusion of a Settlement Agreement within the Framework of the Derivative Claim Proceedings
Authors: Vatamanyuk V. O.
Published: November 2021

The paper discusses the procedural features of concluding a settlement in the claim involving a  corporation-participant for compensation of losses caused by the bodies of a legal entity, and aimed at recognizing  as invalid a transaction made by a corporation and applying the consequences of its invalidity on appropriate  corporate grounds. The author critically evaluates the procedural order applied to the peaceful settlement of a  dispute in an indirect claim, provided for under paragraph 32 of the Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme  Court of the Russian Federation of 23 June 2015 No. 25, in terms of the possibility of an independent conclusion  of a settlement by a corporation-participant. The author justifies the necessity of obtaining the consent of the  corporation for the legal entity participant to conclude a settlement. Particular attention is paid to considering the  specifics of concluding a settlement in the event that other members of the corporation join an indirect claim. The  paper demonstrates the procedural features of concluding an amicable settlement when considering an indirect  claim according to the rules of the class proceedings. To conclude the study, the author dwells on the issue of the  need for corporate approval of a settlement containing signs of a major transaction and (or) an interested party  transaction concluded within the framework of an indirect claim.
Features of Extraterritorial Protection of Trademarks
Authors: Krylepova A. O.
Published: November 2021

The paper examines the phenomenon of extraterritoriality in the legal protection of trademarks. The author highlights the signs of extraterritorial regulation of relations related to the protection of trademark rights, namely, signs of national extraterritorial regulation and signs inherent in international legal models of legal protection of trademarks, such as legal protection of well-known trademarks, legal protection of trademarks that have received an international registration, regional integration models of legal protection of a trademark (trademarks of the EU, EAEU, etc.). As a common feature for all extraterritorial mechanisms, the author proposes to single out the principle of priority of trademarks. For the mechanism of protection of a trademark that has received an international registration and for regional models of trademark protection, the author singles out the need for all the patent offices of all states where protection is sought to approve an application form for the trademark registration and the existence of uniform norms common to all parties to an international agreement. The author of the paper does not exclude the possibility of overcoming the territorial principle and reducing possible infringements in the field of trademark protection.