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THE FUND OF LAND AS A SOURCE FOR INCREASING THE INCOME OF THE SPECIAL FUND OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE OF UKRAINE
Authors: Sizov A. , Kuz’menko V.
Published: November 2020

The article analyses the state and development of the fund of land of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in the course of theyears of Ukrainian independence in accordance with the data presented by the State geographical cadstre and the Ministry ofDefense of Ukraine, particularly: the peculiarities of their extortion and return as a result of court investigations. The main issuesof the circulation of land are presented, as well as the mechanism of its introduction and the fact that it is economicallyappropriate, together with ways for solving the issues mentioned. The order for assessing the value of land property has beendetermined and proven by arguments, both the necessity and effective methods of further using the lands of the Ministry with aperspective of increasing the possible income to the special fund of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine by selling or leasing them.The most attractive method to increase the income of the special fund of the Ministry of Defense has been chosen due to thecirculation of land used mentioned for defense purposes. The legal subjects to use the land, presented for defense purposes aremilitary units, facilities, military-educational institutions, enterprises and organizations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, othermilitary formations, that are functioning as independent judicial entities. Pieces of land property to the mentioned subjects areusually given for permanent use. Regardless of the tasks and functions, the users of the land for defense purposes areresponsible for, they enjoy and are entitled to overall rights granted to all the land users, and do also perform the appropriateduties concerning the assurance of rational using and the appropriate defense of land resources.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DISTANCE STUDYING TO CREATE “SOFT SKILLS” AMONG SPECIALISTS THAT ARE STUDYING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROGRAM “CIVILMILITARY RELATIONS”
Authors: Beryslavska O. , Dobrovolskyi V. , Gololobov V.
Published: November 2020

The article is dedicated to the capabilities on introducing modern methods and pedagogical technologies (the technologies ofdistance studying) including the ones that are used in the course of the training of the Armed Forces of the NATO membercountries and which could be adapted to the peculiarities of training cadets (students) in accordance to the program of “Civilmilitary relations”.There’re arguments provided, which favor the implementation of technologies of distance studying in the system of militaryeducation which will facilitate the engagement of a larger number of participants to obtain and permanently improve theprofessional military education; the more operative reaction to changes, that are currently ongoing in the modern world andeducation; the provision of qualitively new educational services by providing access to informational resources including theones that are developing “soft skills” as competences which are the most required ones for modern specialists.There’s a presented analyses of the open educational platforms with the aim to identify courses which could be used todevelop “soft skills” within the framework of training specialists in accordance to the program “Civil-Military relations. It hasbeen determined that the competences “soft skills” are required in the first place for self-development, they represent the bestpractices of the system of “life-long study” and most certainly have got to be an element of combined studying which happens tobe the most suitable for military education.There have been arguments provided in favor of the fact that an important feature of training specialists in the field of civilmilitarycooperation is the intensification of international cooperation in the field of education with the prominent countries inthe world and the appropriate structures of NATO member countries, the intensification of participation of personnel in terms ofinternational exercises , training missions, trainings, educational programs, consultations, internships and other events mainly,within the NATO program “The development of military education” and Ukraine-NATO program with the professionaldevelopment of civil-personnel of the security and defense sector with the engagement of instructors and teachers who havebeen deployed with this purpose.
Preconcentration And Determination Of Precious Metals Using Silica Gel Chemically Modified With Products Of Interaction Of O- or p-Aminotiophenols With g-(Trietoxisilane)Propylisocyanate
Authors: Trofimchuk A.K. , Losev V.N. , V.V. V.V. , Elsuf’ev E.V. , Gudymа N.V.
Published: November 2020

The synthesis of new complexing adsorbents with thiophenol (MPhS) and aminobenzthiazolpropyl (ABTS) groups grafted onto the surface of silica gels are considered. The extraction of precious metals (Au(III), Ag(I), Pd(II), Pt(II,IV), Rh(III), Ir(IV), Ru(IV), Os(IV)) from solutions of hydrochloric acid by MPhS and ABTS adsorbents. Contact time, acidity, temperature (25 – 95 °C), and the presence of a labilization agent tin(II) chloride is examined. It is shown that the adsorption properties of MPhS for precious metals are better than ABTS. It was proved by luminescence spectroscopy that gold, silver and platinum in the surface complexes with sulfur-containing groups are in lower oxidation states; and by the EPR method it was proved that ruthenium and osmium in surface complexes are in oxidation state +3. The formation of luminescent Ag(I), Au(I) and Pt(II) complexes on the surface of the MPhS, colored Ru(III) complexes on the surface of MPhS and ABTS, and mixed-ligand complexes of Pt(II) with surface aminobenzthiazole groups and Michler’s thioketone were used for developing methods of their adsorption luminescent, adsorption-photometric and test determinatio
Evaluation Of Carbon Paste Electrode Modified With Heavy Metals For The Analysis Of Paracetamol By Voltammetry And Impedance Spectroscopy
Authors: EL Ouafy Hayat , EL Ouafy Tarik , Oubenali Mustapha , Mbarki Mohamed , Echajia Malika
Published: November 2020

The present document reports on the electrocatalytic activity of heavy metals (Copper(II), Nickel(II), Manganese(II) and Lead(II)) modified carbon paste electrodes (HM/CPE) for the paracetamol (Pr) oxidation where its results are compared with carbon paste electrode. The voltammetric behavior of Pr is explored where a sensitive anodic peak has appeared at about 0.27 V (vs. Ag/AgCl/3 M KCl) in 0.1 M Na2SO4 (pH 12). This peak results from the irreversible oxidation of Pr at HM/CPE surface. The catalytic effect was evaluated using cyclic and square wave voltammetry. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy also confirms our experimental results as the HM/CPE shows the least charge transfer resistance. Also, HM/ CPE can be utilized successfully to ameliorate the electroanalysis of Pr at very weak concentration with excellent sensitivity. The calibration curves were linear from 6.0 · 10-5 to 8.0 · 10-4 mol L-1. The detection limits were found approaching 10-9 mol L-1. Then, the proposed method was applied to detect Pr in river water samples with satisfactory results.
Protective role of TAT-HSP70 after myocardial I/R injury
Authors: A. Meenakshi Martin , G. Seth Erik
Published: November 2020

Myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury I/R adversely affects cardiac function. Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are a highly conserved family of proteins with diverse functions expressed by all cells exposed to environmental stress including myocardila injury. We investigated release of small constitutive heat shock proteins (HSPs) from mouse myocardium and the effects of TAT-HSP70 after myocardial I/R via occluding the left coronary artery (LAD). The results support the hypothesis that elevated HSPs in myocardium after ischemia and reperfusion and contributes to the inflammatory mechanism of myocardial functional injury. Further investigation of the significance of HSPs accumulation to the evolution of myocardial injury.
Effect of prepubertal and postpubertal long-term exposure to the mild dose of soybean seeds on the tissue and function of thyroid gland in albino rat
Authors: M. Abdul-Ridha Siham , Baraaj Abed
Published: November 2020

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of long-term exposure to the mild dose of soybean seeds on the tissue and some physiological parameters of the thyroid gland in the prepubertal and postpubertal life stages. Twenty four Sprague-Dawley albino male rats were divided into four groups (n=6); control rats at the prepubertal life stage; prepubertal rats treated with 20% soybean seeds of daily diet for 40 days after the weaning; normal control rats, at the postpubertal stage; and postpubertal rats, were treated with 20% soybean seeds. Morphmetrical, histological and physiological changes were examined. Consumption of mild dose of soybean seeds along the prepubertal life stage showed significant decrease (P<0.05) in the height of follicular cell, significant increase (P<0.05) in the diameter of follicular lumen and ratio of cold follicles, slightly non-significant decline in (T3 and T4) hormones levels and significant increment (P<0.05) in body weight, while at postpuberty, long-term exposure for the same dose of soybean seeds showed significant increase in the height of follicular cell (P<0.05), significant decrease (P<0.05) in the diameter of follicular lumen and ratio of cold follicles caused hyperactivity of the thyroid, significant decline (P<0.05) in (T3 and T4) hormones levels and slightly non-significant increment (P<0.05) in body weight. We concluded that the long-term exposure to the mild dose of the soybean affect adversely the tissue and function of the thyroid at both life stages, pre- and postpuberty.
Neisseria meningitidis-mediates proinflammatory responses in PMN: Crosstalk TLR-2/c-JunN-Terminal
Authors: Xu Yanyan , Slimani Hanan
Published: November 2020

Neisseria meningitidis is a Gram-negative bacterium emerging the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children and young adult wide world. The host innate immune response against meningitis is largely unknown. In this study, we show that N.meningitidis robustly activates mRNA and protein expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and interleukin (IL-6) in murine bone marrow-derived PMN. Toll-like receptor (TLR-2) and myeloid differentiation primary response gene 88 (MyD88), N.meningitidis also activates the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPKs; c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK) pathway. N.meningitidis-induced TNF-α and IL-6 production was dependent on JNK activation. The intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), NADPH oxidase-2, and nuclear factor-κB are required for N.meningitides-induced proinflammatory cytokine generation in PMN. Together, we have demonstrated that N.meningitidis-induced activation of host proinflammatory cytokines is mediated through TLR2-dependent JNK signaling pathways.
Castration induces antiapoptotic effects during myocardial regional ischemia reperfusion
Authors: R Hadi Najah , Al-amran Fadhil
Published: November 2020

Restoration of blood flow to ischemic myocardium results in the ischemia reperfusion (I/R) injury. This study was undertaken to investigate the potential role of endogenous testosterone in the regional ischemia reperfusion and apoptosis of the male rat hearts. Rats underwent surgical ligation of LAD and subjected to ischemia for 25 min and reperfusion for 40 min, and 2nd underwent surgical castration, left 3wks for recovery, then underwent surgical LAD ligation. Blood samples were collected from the heart for measurement of plasma level of cardiac troponin I (cTn-I). The hearts were harvested, and divided into 3 sections, the 1st for the measurement of cardiac apoptosis level, the 2nd homogenized for measurement of tissue (TNF-α, IL1-β, ICAM-1) and the 3rdwas fixed in 10% formalin for histological examination. Compared with the sham group, levels of tissue TNF-α & IL-1β, ICAM-1 and apoptosis; plasma cTn-I were increased (P<0.05) in the control group, all control group rats showed significant myocardial injury (P<0.05) compared with the sham group. Castration significantly counteracts the increase in myocardial levels of TNF-α, IL-1, ICAM-1, plasma cTn-I and apoptosis (P<0.05). Histological analysis revealed that castration markedly reduced (P<0.05) the severity of the heart injury in the rats underwent the regional ischemia-reperfusion procedure. This study reveals that surgical castration may ameliorate regional I/R injury and apoptosis in the ischemic heart in rats.
Potential role of leek, Allium porrum in attenuated cardiotoxicity effects of Trastuzumab
Authors: Shukla Christophe , Senkus Simon
Published: November 2020

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) is a gene that can play a role in the development of breast cancer. Herceptin (chemical name: trastuzumab), which works against HER2-positive breast cancers by blocking the ability of the cancer cells to receive chemical signals that tell the cells to grow. Leek, scientifically as Allium porrum, are related to garlic, onions, shallots, and scallions. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of leek extracts (Allium porrum) on Trastuzumab (TRA) induced cardiotoxicity after breast cancer chemotherapy treatment. The mice in the pretreated group were given a daily dose of 1.25 ml Allium porrum for 14 days. To induce cardiac injury, TRA (2 mg/kg) in a single injection intraperitoneally and the mice were sacrificed after 72 h. This is first time investigate the cardioprotective effects of Allium porrum on TRA-induced cardiotoxicity. The TRA-treated with Allium porrum groups showed a significant improved left ventricular function EF%, CO; p < 0.05, decrease in the Creatine kinase, creatine kinase MB, lactate dehydrogenase activities and cardiac troponin I, MCP-1 and reduces an inflammatory response in comparison with the TRA-treated group. In conclusion, the present study showed first time that Leek -Allium porrum- may be have potential role in cardio-protector against toxic effects of Trastuzumab.
Risk of gonococcus gonorrhea infection among women who report sex with women: a prospective study
Authors: R Cudeck Steve
Published: November 2020

Infections caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) are major public health problems globally. The objective of this study is to assessed risks for GC acquisition in lesbian women in a prospective study. We used comprehensive computer-assisted self-interview (CASI) to assess behavioral risks. Women were followed for 18-months with interval examinations for genital symptoms at any time. PCR for GC-associated bacteria (GCAB) were applied to vaginal fluid obtained at enrollment. Of 467 participants, 134 women (28.7%) had GC at enrollment and were excluded from the longitudinal analysis of risks for GC acquisition, which thus included 333 participants. These 333 women who not have GC at the enrollment visited 277returned for at least one follow-up visit. Median duration of follow-up for these 277 women was 18 months and 95 episodes of GC occurred among these 277 women. Furthermore; analysis the sexual behavioral data which revealed a direct dose-response relationship with increasing numbers of reported episodes of receptive oral-vulvo-vaginal sex. The corresponding estimated relative risk (RR) of 1.02 per act translates to a 31% increase in risk of GC for each additional 10 such acts in the last three months. A similar association with receptive oral-anal sex did not reach statistical significance. Furthermore, the multivariate model of risks for acquisition of GC included a composite variable that was based on detection of any positive PCR assay for the bacteria that were significantly associated with subsequent GC.
Programa computacional para verificação de perfil I laminado ou soldado conforme NBR 8800/2008
Authors: Simsen Alan Rodrigo , Francischett Pitol Alana , Konrad Odorico , Spinelli Rodrigo , Bertoldi Rodrigo
Published: November 2020

Devido ao grande número de verificações necessárias para o dimensionamento de perfis metálicos, vem a necessidade da elaboração de um programa computacional gratuito e com finalidade educacional para verificar o dimensionamento de perfis metálicos do tipo I, laminados e soldados, submetidos a esforços de tração, compressão, flexão, cisalhamento, flexo-tração e flexo-compressão, tendo como base a NBR 8800/2008 - Projeto de estruturas de aço e de estruturas mistas de aço e concreto de edifícios. O programa foi elaborado utilizando a linguagem de programação Visual Basic, que possibilitou a criação da interface gráfica, prática e acessível para o usuário. O programa determina, a partir dos dados informados pelo usuário, os esforços resistentes de cada perfil e os compara com os esforços solicitantes também informados pelo usuário. Por fim, o código conta, com uma ferramenta de informação de erros caso algum valor resultante encontre-se em desacordo com a norma em questão.
Proposta e verificação de novo método para melhoria de índice de qualidade de segregação de resíduos da construção civil
Authors: De Lima Caroline Hatada , Presumido Pedro Henrique , Zanna Caio Dalla , Dal Bosco Tatiane Cristina
Published: November 2020

A indústria da construção civil é um dos setores da economia que apresenta os maiores índices de geração de resíduos. É de suma importância a correta gestão destes resíduos. Medidas para a avaliação da qualidade desta segregação auxiliam na tomada de decisão do gerador de resíduos. Os poucos métodos de avaliação existentes contam com grande subjetividade. Objetivou-se aprimorar um índice de qualidade de segregação (IQS) já existente em um software de gerenciamento de resíduos da construção civil, denominado Waste Manager (WM), com a proposição de um novo método para avaliar a qualidade da segregação das caçambas para a destinação final. Foram analisados dados do gerenciamento de resíduos de uma obra existentes no software WM e foram feitos levantamentos da real situação das caçambas. O novo método foi proposto adicionando dados de densidade das caçambas e não conformidades observadas. Além disso, este novo método foi aplicado à realidade da obra estudada e os resultados foram comparados ao método já existente. Foi possível concluir que o novo método é mais criterioso, além de representar mais a realidade das caçambas, visto que a avaliação passa a ser menos subjetiva, recomendando-se, portanto, sua aplicação nas obras para a determinação do IQS.
A influência das dimensões de mantas de fibras de carbono no comportamento de vigas de concreto armado reforçadas à flexão
Authors: Paliga Charlei Marcelo , Lopes Aléxia De Souza , Paliga Aline Ribeiro
Published: November 2020

É comum a necessidade de se reforçar um elemento estrutural, uma vez que ele nem sempre é capaz de suportar um aumento na carga aplicada para a qual este foi inicialmente projetado. Assim, este trabalho teve como objetivo realizar um estudo da técnica de reforço estrutural à flexão, com material compósito à base de fibras de carbono em vigas de concreto armado. Também, verificar mudanças de comportamento das vigas reforçadas ao utilizar diferentes camadas e geometrias desse material, o qual agrega elevados valores de resistência sem grandes alterações da seção transversal do elemento. Para que os objetivos deste trabalho fossem atingidos, realizou-se um programa experimental que consistiu na realização de ensaios à flexão por três pontos, em quatro vigas. Uma sem reforço, utilizada como parâmetro de comparação e outras três vigas reforçadas com uma, duas e três camadas de manta de fibras de carbono, possuindo, estas, diferentes larguras, mas com mesma área da seção transversal do reforço. De acordo com os resultados experimentais obtidos, percebeu-se que é evidente o aumento de resistência e rigidez das vigas reforçadas em relação à viga testemunho. Constatou-se, também, que a medida que se aumentou o número de camadas de reforço, com consequente redução da sua largura para manter a mesma área de seção transversal, houve redução na carga de ruptura. Ademais, constatou-se que o modo de falha por descolamento do reforço do substrato de concreto é preponderante em relação aos modos de falha típicos de vigas reforçadas à flexão.
Propriedades Mecânicas de Concretos com o uso de Agregados Residuais
Authors: Santos Cristiane Carine Dos , Isaia Geraldo Cechella , Dal Molin Denise Carpena Coitinho
Published: November 2020

Com o crescente aumento do consumo dos recursos naturais em nível mundial, geram-se grandes preocupações em relação ao meio ambiente, tornando a sustentabilidade um assunto em destaque quanto à qualidade de vida e a sobrevivência dos seres vivos. A presente pesquisa visa analisar misturas de concreto com agregado residual de construção e demolição (RCD) através dos ensaios de resistência à compressão axial. Os concretos estudados foram moldados com substituição de dois teores de agregado residual, ou seja, substituições de 15 e 30% do agregado graúdo por RCD, o cimento também foi substituído parcialmente por dois tipos de pozolanas em misturas binárias e ternárias, em que se realizaram substituições de 25% de cimento por cinza de casca de arroz (CCA) e 25% de cinza volante CV para as misturas binárias, já para as ternárias os teores de substituições foram de (15+10)% (CCA+CV). Para os ensaios de resistência á compressão axial foram moldados corpos de prova cilíndricos de dimensão 10x20cm e curados em câmara úmida por um período de 28 dias. Através dos resultados pôde-se perceber que em relação ao traço referência (sem substituições), os concretos com pozolanas, tanto em misturas binárias como ternárias obtiveram resistência à compressão axial bem próximos do referência, já os traços moldados com substituições somente de agregados resultaram em resistência à compressão axial bastante inferiores. No entanto, concluiu-se que em relação à resistência à compressão axial é viável a utilização de RCD em concretos, porém quando da utilização de pozolanas na mistura.
PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA DI LINGKUNGAN NYATA
Authors: Norhidayah Siti
Published: November 2020

Di latar belakangi oleh permasalahan bahwa pengajaran matematika cenderung  membosankan karena pelajaran matematika dianggap hanya mempelajari hal-hal abstrak dengan sederet angka-angka yang dipelajari monoton hanya di dalam kelas. Sudah saatnya pembelajaran matematika dikondisikan dengan lebih menyenangkan, tanpa keterpaksaan dan tentunya tanpa mengabaikan kebermaknaannya. Pemanfaatan lingkungan sebagai media nyata dalam proses pembelajaran matematika tentulah sangat menarik. Hal ini akan lebih efektif jika dimulai dengan membiasakan mahasiswa sebagai calon guru agar berpikir lebih kreatif untuk mengkondisikan lingkungan sekitar baik sebagai sarana, media, bahkan sebagai sumber masalah yang menarik untuk dipecahkan bersama.  Banyak obyek nyata di lingkungan sekitar yang bisa diamati secara langsung dan bisa dimanfaatkan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman mahasiswa tentang konsep-konsep matematika.Dengan memanfaatkan lingkungan, mahasiswa akan terbiasa belajar untuk lebih aktif dalam mengembangkan keterampilan berinteraksi dengan lingkungan, mengeksplorasi kemampuan matematisnya, berdiskusi dan menentukan solusi dari permasalahan nyata yang ada di lingkungan sekitarnya.
Developing A Virtual Safety Training Tool for Scaffolding and Formwork Activities
Authors: KAZAR Gökhan , ÇOMU Semra
Published: November 2020

As occupational accidents usually occur due to unsafe human behaviors in the construction industry, safety training is inevitably necessary for site personnel. On construction sites, various training methods including traditional and innovative ones, have been adopted to prevent accidents. In recent years, virtual safety training has been more prevalent because of providing highly engaging practice in a risk-free environment. Although these training tools have innumerable advantages in providing safety knowledge and awareness, they can be further improved. This study introduces a virtual safety training tool, V-SAFE.v2, to provide a more reliable and effective safety training for high-risk construction works. V-SAFE.v2 consists of three main modules; i) Training Module, ii) Testing Module 1, and iii) Testing Module 2. These modules are generated firstly to provide safety training for scaffolding and formwork activities and then to evaluate the safety performance of the trainees. An experiment was conducted with fifteen construction workers and ten engineers to measure the effectiveness of the training tool. The findings showed that V-SAFE.v2 is a reliable safety training tool for high-risk construction tasks as it supports collaboration, provides individual feedback, and repeatable practice. Also, the participants stated that V-SAFE.v2 has a great potential to reduce the falling from height accidents in the construction workplaces.
Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency Analysis in Turkey, with the Emphasis of Eastern Black Sea Basin
Authors: YÜKSEK Ömer , ANILAN Tuğçe , SAKA Fatih , ORGUN Emrah
Published: November 2020

In this study, regional intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves for Turkey were developed using the available maximum rainfall intensity values for various durations (D=5, 15 and 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 hours). Multi-nonlinear regression analysis was carried out by using nine kinds of IDF formulas, which were taken by using various IDF formulae in the literature and newly generated formulae. In order to test the reliability of the functions, two criteria were used: the determination coefficient and the mean relative error. IDF analysis in the Eastern Black Sea Basin of Turkey, which is the most raing basin, is also emphasized and studied in detail. It has been concluded that the reliability of the results is high enough and that this paper will motivate and open new horizons to detailed studies on IDF analysis.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF MAIZE GROWN UNDER INCREASING NITROGEN DOSES IN SUCCESSION TO INTERCROPPED PASTURES
Authors: BARRETA DANIEL AUGUSTO , BARETTA DILMAR , SIMIONI FLÁVIO JOSÉ , NOTTAR LUIZ ALBERTO
Published: November 2020

The aim of this work was to carry out an economic analysis of production systems with the use of cold season pastures followed by maize cultivation with surface application of increasing doses of nitrogen fertilizer. The treatments were: black oat + 200 kg of N ha-1 (Bo+N); black oat + white clover (Bo+Wc); black oat + vetch (Bo+Ve); black oat + red clover (Bo+Rc); and black oat + forage peanut (Bo+Fp). Experimental randomized block design was used, with four replications. The forage species were evaluated as to dry matter production, chemical-bromatological composition, estimated milk production (kg ha-1) and gross income (R$ ha-1). Maize was cultivated in succession, with doses of 0, 100 and 200 kg of N ha-1, in a split-plot design. Among the profitability indices evaluated, the gross margin (R$ ha-1) stands outs. The data were submitted to analysis of variance and the means were compared through Tukey's test at 5% probability. In the pasture phase, the Bo+N treatment presented higher gross income. In the cropping phase, the gross margin was higher in the Bo+Ve treatment, but it did not differ from the Bo+N treatment. In terms of system, the best economic result was obtained with the Bo+N treatment.
POLYPHASIC CHARACTERIZATION OF Bacillus STRAINS ISOLATED FROM MAIZE
Authors: GOMES ELIANE APARECIDA , PAULA LANA UBIRACI GOMES DE , RODRIGUES MARINA ELEUTÉRIO GÓI DE MORAES , DE SOUSA SYLVIA MORAIS , OLIVEIRA CHRISTIANE ABREU DE , GUIMARÃES TAVARES AMANDA NAYÊ
Published: November 2020

The use of bioinoculants with plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) is a sustainable agricultural practice that has been expanding worldwide. Thus, it is fundamental to characterize these bacteria molecularly to provide better security and traceability for bioinoculants production. This work aimed to identify, characterize and develop specific molecular markers for Bacillus strains related to plant-growing promotion. Five strains were identified as B. pumillus (B32), B. thuringiensis (B116), B. megaterium (B119) and B. subitilis (B2082 and B2084) using 16S rRNA gene sequencing and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Repetitive element palindromic (Rep-PCR) and amplified ribosomal DNA restriction analysis (ARDRA) techniques allowed the discrimination of the strains, except B2082 and B2084 that presented identical genetic profiles, indicating that they are same or genetically close isolates. Moreover, specific molecular markers were developed for B116 and B119 strains and may be used for microbial inoculants production quality control, strains traceability and to detail PGPB colonization.
Stakeholder Engagement in Curricular Design: Addressing Current and Emergent Community Needs
Authors: Nelson Erin
Published: November 2020

As part of a curricular needs assessment for a nonprofit concentration within a Master of Public Administration program, this research compares the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC) curricular guidelines with stakeholder perceptions of current and emerging knowledge required for success in the nonprofit workforce. Although respondents’ top-ranked NACC domains indicate a strong preference for operations-based education, which is consistent with prior research, there is an additional preference for skills that allow nonprofit leaders to function strategically and competitively in the greater nonprofit landscape. Of the ranked NACC domains, leadership and fund development were consistently prioritized as current and emerging areas of knowledge; however, respondents placed an additional emphasis on information technology and marketing and communication as future skill needs. Finally, this research provides the faculty of a nonprofit concentration necessary information to retool, and perhaps redevelop, some of the nonprofit curriculum to meet stakeholder needs and educational standards.
Integrating Aspatial and Spatial Data to Improve Visitor Management: Pairing Visitor Questionnaires with Multiple Spatial Methodologies in Grand Teton National Park, WY, USA
Authors: D'Antonio Ashley , Taff B. Derrick , Baker Jenna , Rice William , Newton Jennifer , Miller Zachary , Newman Peter , Monz Christopher , Freeman Stephanie
Published: November 2020

Recent advances in geospatial technology resulted in GPS and GIS-based approaches becoming more common in visitor use management studies. Many of these studies focus on describing the spatial and temporal patterns and trends of use. While these descriptive data are useful, recent reviews of the recreation literature using GPS and GIS techniques suggest that spatial technologies should be linked to aspatial approaches – such as visitor surveys – to better understand the experiences and behaviors of visitors. However, these calls in the literature have not provided directions for how such an integration could be achieved in a way that is useful to both scientists and managers. This paper presents a multi-faceted methodological approach employed in a study of visitor use and experience at String and Leigh Lakes in Grand Teton National Park, WY. We used an intentional, integrated approach, where aspatial data was linked to three different types of spatial data to better understand the social and ecological environments of SLL and their influence on visitor experiences. Visitors completed questionnaires before and after their experience at SLL that were combined with GPS-based tracking data. We related both the survey results and GPS tracking data to a GIS analysis of mapped, biophysical user-created resource impacts. We also paired spatial-aspatial data in an experimental design to evaluate the effectiveness of visitor messaging. The deliberate combination of aspatial and spatial data allowed us to investigate site-specific management concerns and theory-based questions. We found that paired spatial-aspatial data provided a more nuanced understanding of the relationships between the social, experiential, and biophysical factors measured in our study. Overall, this paper provides a method for thoughtfully integrating GPS and GIS-based techniques with questionnaires in a way that contributes to both the science and management of visitor use in parks and protected areas.
Proceedings - CBIOS Science Sessions 2020
Authors: Rosado Catarina , Monteiro Rodrigues Luis
Published: November 2020

Science Sessions 2020 Catarina Rosado and L Monteiro Rodrigues, eds. Vinicius Cuña, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias p.2 Oxygen Ozone Therapy - Tool in Veterinary Medicine Oxigênio Ozônio Terapia - Ferramenta na Medicina Veterinária Elisabete Silva, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa p.2 Eco-friendly mon-biocide-releasing antifouling coatings for biofouling prevention Revestimentos antivegetativos monocidas amigos do ambiente para a prevenção de biofouling Amélia Pilar Rauter, Centro de Química Estrutural, Faculdade de Ciências; Universidade de Lisboa, p.3 Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, CiênciasULisboa. The sustainable chemistry of sugars: New antibacterial with a new mechanism of action A química sustentável dos açúcares: Novos antibacterianos com um novo mecanismo de ação Sofia Ramos, CBIOS Lusófona’s Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies p.4 Expression profile of cellular redox and calcium signaling-related genes: role in breast cancer progression Perfil de expressão de genes redox celulares e de sinalização de cálcio: papel na progressão do cancro da mama Ana Coutinho, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica. Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa p.4 Studying the conformational plasticity of KcsA potassium channel by homo-FRET Estudo da plasticidade conformacional do canal de potássio KcsA por homo-FRET Andreia Valente, Centro de Química Estrutural da Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa` p.5 Targeted cancer therapy using ruthenium compounds Terapia específica do cancro usando compostos de ruténio Sérgio Faloni Andrade, CBIOS Lusófona’s Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies p.5 Natural products and their potential to treat gastrointestinal inflammatory and ulcerative diseases Produtos naturais e o seu potencial para tratar doenças inflamatórias e ulcerativas gastrointestinais Cláudia Nunes, LAQV, Requimte, FFUP p.6 Fat nanoparticles: a diet towards targeted nano delivery Nanopartículas de gordura: uma dieta orientada para a nanodeficiência Cíntia Ferreira-Pêgo, CBIOS Lusófona’s Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies p.6 Mediterranean diet adherence, eating behavior and body shape concerns in Portuguese university students Adesão à dieta mediterrânica, comportamento alimentar e preocupações com a forma do corpo em estudantes universitários portugueses João Gregório, CBIOS Lusófona's Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies p. 7 "Pharmacists' guide to the future: challenges and opportunities for research and development of pharmacy services" "Guia dos farmacêuticos para o futuro: desafios e oportunidades para a investigação e desenvolvimento dos serviços de farmácia" Andreia Valença, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias p. 7 TIM2: a new membrane receiver for ferritin-H in the retina of murganho TIM2: um novo receptor de membrana para a ferritina-H na retina de murganho
Elméleti és módszertani megfontolások az életminőség, a jóllét kutatásához
Authors: Kulcsár László
Published: November 2020

A tanulmány célja, hogy elméleti és módszertani (nem technikai) felvetésekkel kérdéseket fogalmazzon meg a témával kapcsolatban, valamint egyben vitára késztesse a jóllét (életminőség) kutatóit. A szerző az életminőség és a jóllét fogalmának vizsgálatával kezdi a vonatkozó szakirodalom kritikai áttekintését. Az életminőség és a jóllét fogalmát szinonimaként kezeli. A szakirodalmat egyaránt jellemzi a fogalmi zűrzavar és ennek megfelelően az életminőség, a jóllét empirikus kutatása során megfigyelhető a félreértelmezések sokasága. A nemzetközi szakirodalomban és a nemzetközi szervezetek (OECD [Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development – Gazdasági Együttműködési és Fejlesztési Szervezet], EU [Európai Unió], ENSZ [Egyesült Nemzetek Szervezete] stb.) gyakorlatában több „megoldás” született, de mindegyik beleütközött abba a kérdésbe, hogy mi a különbség a „szubjektív” és az „objektív”, valamint a „társadalmi” és az „egyéni” jóllét között. Abban már régóta egyetértés van, hogy a gazdasági mutatószámok nem jelzik jól az emberek jóllétét, abban azonban nincs, hogy vajon a „GDP-n túl” milyen dimenziók és azok alapján milyen mutatószámok lennének megfelelők. Ez a probléma arra utal, hogy jelenleg nincs egy olyan paradigma, amely alapján a konceptuális és a módszertani nehézségek kiküszöbölhetők lennénk, legalábbis részben. A cikk egy új paradigma felvázolására tesz kísérletet.
Diszkrét választási modellek becslése az R Apollo csomagjának használatával – multinomiális logit modell
Authors: Czine Péter , Harangi-Rákos Mónika , Balogh Péter
Published: November 2020

A cikk célja, hogy bemutassa egy preferenciaértékelő módszer (diszkrét választási kísérlet [discrete choice experiments, DCE]) egyik leggyakrabban alkalmazott modelljének (multinomiális logit, MNL) becslési folyamatát és eredményeinek értelmezését az R Apollo csomag alkalmazásán keresztül. A szerzők egy mindenki számára hozzáférhető adatbázist használnak a tanulmányban példaként, amely a különböző utazási alternatívákra vonatkozó preferenciákat vizsgálja. Az adatbázis részletes bemutatását követően modelljük felépítésének lépéseit ismertetik, és végül az eredményeket értelmezik.
Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA) Cases in Boer Goats
Authors: Pertiwi Elok Sukma , Harijani Nenny , Hamid Iwan Sahrial , Lokapirnasari Widya Paramita
Published: November 2020

Background: Caseous lymphadenitis (CLA) is a chronic infectious bacterial disease of sheep and goats caused by corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. Purpose: To determine the percentage of cases and procedures for treating Caseous lymphadenitis in Boer goats in Edufarm Kambing Burja. Methods: Data obtained from observations of 120 Boer goats and interviews with livestock owners. The data obtained were analyzed according to the reference literature. Result: The percentage of Caseous lymphadenitis in Boer goats was 8.33%. Conclusion: Procedure for handling and controlling Caseous lymphadenitis in Boer goats using abscess drainage procedures and vaccination.
The Potency of Dry-Cooked Rice Waste and Tofu Dregs on Weight Gain and Feed Conversion in Beef Cattle
Authors: Rachma Fianti Nufinda , Hidanah Sri , Sofyan Miyayu Soneta , Setiawan Boedi
Published: November 2020

Background: Animal feed is one of the main determinants of livestock production costs. Tofu dregs and dry-cooked rice waste is favoured by farmers as an additional feed for cattle because it is readily available and inexpensive. Tofu dregs and dry-cooked rice waste is considered to be able to provide adequate nutrition for cattle and is believed to be able to be a factor in increasing cattle daily body weight. The efficiency of feed use can be determined from feed conversion, namely the amount of feed consumed to achieve an increase of one kilogram of body weight. Purpose: To find out the average increase in daily body weight of beef cattle given tofu dregs and dry-cooked rice waste and how much feed conversion is produced at CV. Tunas Muda Tuban. Method: Using ten beef cattle to be weighed in the first week and the fourth week of observation. Result: Feeding tofu and karak dregs, had an average daily weight gain of 1.34 Kg/day. Conclusion: Provision of tofu and dry-cooked rice waste has a significant influence on the increase in body weight of beef cattle at CV.Tunas Muda, seen from the average daily body weight of 1.34 kg/day.
Microsurgical salvage of complex dorsal shearing injuries of the hand and wrist
Authors: Murthy Praveen G. , Strohl Adam B.
Published: November 2020

Dorsal shearing injuries of the hand and wrist can be seen with high-energy motor vehicle accidents and present challenging problems to the reconstructive surgeon. At the time of initial injury, care must be taken to adequately debride the mangled extremity and extensive wounds. Following debridement, a series of decisions must be made regarding bony stabilization, extensor tendon reconstruction, and soft tissue coverage. These reconstructions often require staged procedures, and appropriate planning is warranted from the start. Reasonable function of the hand can be expected from the patient following such injuries.
Aktivitas Antibakteri Ekstrak Metanol Bunga Teratai (Nymphaea pubescens Willd)
Authors: Khairunnisa Amalia , Wathan Nashrul , Fitriana Mia , Fadlilaturrahmah Fadlilaturrahmah , Fiddina Nisriyati
Published: November 2020

Nymphaea pubescens Willd telah diketahui mempunyai efek antibakteri, terutama pada biji dan daunnya. Tetapi sampai saat ini bagian bunga dari tanaman tersebut belum dilakukan pengujian aktivitas antibakteri. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk melakukan skrining fitokimia, uji aktivitas antibakteri dan penentuan konsentrasi hambat minimum (KHM) dari ekstrak metanol bunga N. pubescens terhadap S. aureus dan E. coli. Proses ekstraksi bunga N. pubescens dimaserasi menggunakan pelarut metanol dengan perbandingan 1: 4 b/v. Metode pengujian yang digunakan ada dua yaitu metode difusi untuk pengujian aktivitas antibakteri dan metode dilusi untuk pengukuran konsentrasi hambat minimum (KHM). Hasil skrining fitokimia didapatkan bahwa ekstrak metanol bunga N. pubescens mengandung senyawa golongan fenolik, saponin dan flavonoid. Hasil pengujian aktivitas antibakteri menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak metanol bunga N.pubescens mampu menghambat S. aureus (diameter hambat 10 ± 0,29 mm) dan E.coli (diameter hambat 10,2 ± 0,50 mm). Konsentrasi hambat minimum dari ekstrak metanol bunga N. pubescens terhadap S.aureus sebesar 12,5% dan terhadap E.coli sebesar 25%. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa ekstrak metanol bunga N. pubescens memiliki aktivitas sebagai antibakteri. Nymphaea pubescens Willd has known to have antibacterial effects, especially on the seeds and leaves. However, until now the flower of the plant has not been tested for antibacterial activity. The purpose of this study was to perform phytochemical screening, antibacterial activity test and determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the methanol extract of N. pubescens flowers against S. aureus and E. coli. The process of extracting N. pubescens flowers is macerated using methanol as a solvent with a ratio of 1: 4 w / v. There are two test methods used, namely the diffusion method for testing antibacterial activity and the dilution method for measuring the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). The results of phytochemical screening showed that the methanol extract of N. pubescens flowers contained phenolic compounds, saponins, and flavonoids. The results of the antibacterial activity test showed that the methanol extract of N.pubescens flowers was able to inhibit S. aureus (inhibition diameter 10 ± 0.29 mm) and E. coli (inhibitory diameter 10.2 ± 0.50 mm). The minimum inhibitory concentration of the methanol extract of N. pubescens flowers against S.aureus was 12.5% and against E. coli was 25%. It can be concluded that the methanol extract of N. pubescens flowers has antibacterial activityKeywords: Nymphaea pubescens, lotus flower, methanol extract, antibacterial
Pemanfaatan Penawar Sampai (Tinospora crispa L.) sebagai Tanaman Obat Tradisional oleh Suku Dayak Ngaju
Authors: Martani Natalia Sri , Fatmaria Fatmaria
Published: November 2020

Kehidupan sub rumpun Suku Dayak Ngaju di Kalimantan Tengah sangat bergantung pada hutan dan alam. Masyarakatnya menggunakan berbagai obat-obatan tradisional yang bermanfaat, salah satunya adalah tanaman penawar sampai (Tinospora crispa L.). Penelitian ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi tanaman T. crispa sebagai obat tradisional Suku Dayak Ngaju. Metode yang digunakan ialah penelitian eksploratif dari Basir, para ahli pengobatan tradisional Suku Dayak Ngaju. Pemilihan Basir menggunakan metode snowball sampling. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa T. crispa yang digunakan oleh masyarakat Suku Dayak Ngaju secara empiris digunakan sebagai antihipertensi; menunjang diabetes agar terkontrol; pengobatan penyakit kulit; melawan alergi; meningkatkan selera makan; penyembuhan luka; sakit kuning (hepatitis); penyembuhan rematik; antimalaria; menstimulasi saraf; dan antidiare. Kesimpulan penelitian ini bahwa T. crispa merupakan tanaman obat tradisional yang memiliki banyak manfaat. The life of the sub ethnic of Dayak Ngaju Tribe in Central Kalimantan is very dependent on the forest and nature. People use a variety of traditional medicines are beneficial, one of which is the penawar sampai (Tinospora crispa L.). The research objective to explore the utilization of the T. crispa as a medicinal plant traditional Dayak Ngaju Tribe. The method used is exploratory research of Basir, the traditional healers from Dayak Ngaju Tribe. The selection of Basir using the method of snowball sampling. The results of this study indicate that the antidote to that used by the people of Dayak Ngaju Tribe empirically used as an antihypertensive; support to controlled diabetes; a skin disease that can be treated; fight allergies; improves appetite; wound healing; yellow fever (hepatitis); the healing of rheumatism; antimalaria; stimulates the nerves and anti diarrhea. The conclusion of this study that the antidote to is a traditional medicinal plant that has many benefits.Keywords: Penawar Sampai, Tinospora crispa L., Medicinal Plants, Dayak Ngaju Tribe
Seagrass Ecosystems of India as Bioindicators of Trace Elements
Authors: Mishra Amrit Kumar , Sahoo Rajalaxmi , Samantaray Saumya , Apte Deepak
Published: November 2020

Seagrasses are considered as efficient bioindicators of coastal trace element contamination. This chapter provides an overview on the trace element accumulation, tolerance and biomonitoring capacity of the various seagrass species distributed along the coast of India. A total of 10 trace elements are reported in seagrasses, 11 in sediment and nine in the water column from India. From the 11 seagrass species studied, 60% of research have focused on Syringodium isoetifolium, Cymodocea serrulata, Cymodocea rotundata and Halophila ovalis. 78% of seagrass trace element research in India is from Palk bay and Gulf of Mannar (GOM), Tamil Nadu and 16% from Lakshadweep Islands. Out of the 10 trace elements, Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn are the most studied in seagrass, Fe, Mn, Ni and Pb in sediment and Cu, Fe, Mg, Ni and Zn in the water column. Accumulation capacity of various trace elements in seagrass were species-specific. S. isoetifolium have the highest concentration of Cd and Mg at Palk bay and Lakshadweep Islands respectively. The concentration of Cu was higher in C. serrulata at GOM. Halodule uninervis and Halophila decipens have the highest concentration of Co, and Cr, Ni, Pb and Zn from Lakshadweep Islands. The highest concentration of Fe and Mn were highest in Halophila beccarii and H. ovalis from the coast of Goa and Palk bay respectively. Threshold levels (>10 mg L-1) of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn were observed for C. serrulata, H. ovalis, H. uninervis and T. hemprichii, that can affect the Photo System -II of these seagrasses and exert cellular stress leading to seagrass loss and die-off. High concentration of these elements can exert negative impacts on seagrass associated trophic assemblages and ecosystem functioning. Seagrasses of India can be utilized as bioindicators of coastal trace element contamination but the associated toxicity and human health risks needs further investigation.