bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The impact of supply chain financing on SMEs performance in Global supply chain
Authors: Vu Trong Lam , Nguyen Duy Nhien , Luong Tuan Anh , Nguyen Thi Thanh Xuan , Nguyen Thi Thai Thuy , Doan Thi Diep Uyen
Published: November 2021

The purpose of the article is to evaluate the factors affecting supply chain finance and the influence of supply chain finance on supply chain financing performance and SMEs performance in Vietnam. The study was conducted on 856 small and medium enterprises in Vietnam for 3 consecutive months. The data is processed by Smart PLS 3.3.6 software, the results show that credit quality, supply chain integration, information sharing, and information technology all have a statistically significant impact on supply chain finance. Besides, supply chain finance has a statistically significant impact on supply chain financing performance and SMEs performance. Finally, the innovation capability and the market response capability act as full mediators in the relationship between supply chain finance and supply chain financing performance. Based on the research results, we propose solutions and recommendations to help small and medium enterprises better access capital and improve business performance.
Documentation of the grain morphological variation within some traditional aromatic rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties of West Bengal
Authors:   Department of Botany, Gurudas College, Kolkata-54, West Bengal, India, De Mitu
Published: November 2021

With the introduction of high-yielding varieties, price incentives and research inclinations towards modern varieties of non-aromatic rice to achieve self reliance, cultivation of several indigenous scented rice varieties have been neglected. A large number of traditional scented rice has already been lost and many are on the verge of extinction. It is more so for the small and medium-grained non Basmati aromatic rice than the long-grained Basmati types which form the bulk of rice export. Even though the cultivation of traditional aromatic rice varieties in prime areas is fast declining, their aroma and grain quality is highly appreciated by local communities and they are used in several rituals and customs. Future progress in the improvement of scented rice largely depends on immediate documentation, evaluation, conservation of the extant scented rice genetic resources and their effective utilization. The present study is on the documentation and evaluation of some of the aromatic rice germplasm of West Bengal.
Impact of backwardness on health-case study Pakhiralaya village, Gosaba Block, Sundarban, West Bengal, India
Authors:   Department of Geography, Behala College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Chakraborty Debrupa , Ghosh Pinki Nath ,   Department of Geography, Behala College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Published: November 2021

The Sundarban is a national park, biosphere reserve and tiger reserve in West Bengal, India. Pakhiralaya village is a part of Sundarban and it located exact opposite to the buffer area of Sundarban reserve forest. This village has its unique natural beauty and it is far from the noise of the city. But this area is suffering from backwardness and is one of the underdeveloped villages in Gosaba block. The main reasons for being backward are illiteracy, age old beliefs, unemployment, engagement with primary economic activities and lack of infrastructure. The overall backwardness of this village seriously affects the health condition of the village because villagers often use home remedies to treat serious health issues due to lack of proper medical facilities. They also do not have the proper knowledge to judge the seriousness of the disease which often leads to untimely death and also causes pre natal, natal, and maternal death. They also treat snake or other animal bites from local ojhas or gunins or quake doctors (local people with herbal medical knowledge, they are normally not registered as medical practitioners). The backward condition of this area also keeps the educated doctors or educated persons away. This certain conditions create a hopeless situation in the sector of health and hygiene.
Tasawuf Sebagai Alternatif Pendidikan Pesantren Anak
Authors: Janeko Janeko
Published: November 2021

Pendidikan nasional di Era Reformasi ini diarahkan kepada pencapaian tujuan tertentu sebagaimana tersurat dalam UU Nomor 20 Tahun 2003 Tentang SISDIKNAS, bahwa â€œpendidikan nasional bertujuan mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa dan mengembangkan manusia Indonesia seutuhnya. Pendidikan Islam sebagai sub-sistem dari sistem pendidikan nasional mencita-citakan terbentuknya muslim seutuhnya, yaâ€™ni seorang muslim Indonesia yang berkualitas dengan tetap menjaga budaya bangsa yang mulia. Dengan demikian pendidikan mengarah kepada pencapaian nilaiâ€“nilai yang luhur dan selaras bagi kehidupan muslim yang bercirikan Indonesia. Akan tetapi dalam perjalanannya, akhlak menjadi hanya sekedar adab atau tatakrama, kehilangan substansi filosofisnya; moralitas umat Islam Indonesia mengalami krisis akhlakul karimah, dan keshalihan ritual seringkali tidak berkorelasi positif dengan keshalihan sosial. Peran pesantren sangat dibutuhkan melalui pendidikan alterntif berupa Ilmu Tasawuf, karena ilmu tasawuf dapat meningkatkan akhlakul karimah, sebagaimana bukti bagaimana keberhasilan pesantren yang mendidik santrinya dengan mengintegrasikan ilmu tasawuf ke dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, sehinga akhlak santri benar-benar meningkat sebagai akhlakul karimah.
Berdasarkan hal tersebut, penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan fokus yakni Bagaimana Ilmu Tasawuf sebagai Alternatif Pendidikan Pesantren dalam Meningkatkan Akhlak Santri kepada Allah, Sesama, dan Lingkungan di Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Ulum Desa Glagahwero Kecamatan Kalisat Kabupaten Jember?
Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif, dengan obyek penelitian adalah Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Ulum Desa Glagahwero Kecamatan Kalisat Kabupaten Jember. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah metode purposive sampling dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, interview, dan dukomentasi. Setelah data terkumpul maka data tersebut dianalisis dengan analisa data reflective thinking.
Berpijak pada kajian teroritis yang dilanjutkan dengan hasil paparan dan analisis data, maka diperoleh hasil penelitian bahwa, Ilmu tasawuf sebagai alternatif  pendidikan pesantren dalam meningkatkan akhlak santri kepada Allah SWT, akhlak santri kepada sesama dan akhlak santri kepada lingkungan hidup, merupakan bentuk pendidikan yang kompleks melebihi pendidikan non-pesantren dengan ilmu tasawuf sebagai pendidikan alternatifnya. Dalam hal ini, ilmu tasawuf diajarkan melalui pengajian kitab-kitab kuning, melalui praktek akhlakul karimah, dan melalui amalan-amalan berupa tarikat/wiridan yang dibiasakan setiap waktu. Hasilnya, ilmu tasawuf sebagai pendidikan alternatif pesantren yang diajarkan di Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Ulum Glagahwero Kecamatan Kalisat Kabupaten Jember telah mengantarkan santri berakhlakul karimah lebih meningkat dari pada sebelum menerapkan ilmu tasawuf sebagai pendidikan alternatif pesantren.
The simple, conventional markers of fatigue - variations in neuromuscular performance, creatine kinase and hydration status in elite soccer players over a season.
Authors:   School of Sport and Biomedical Sciences Department, University of Bolton, Bolton, UK. Sport Science & Medical Department, Bolton Wanderers Football Club, Bolton, UK., Beattie Catherine E. , Pullinger Samuel A ,   Sports Science Department, Aspire Academy, Doha, Qatar., Savoia Cristian ,   Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK., Edwards Ben J. ,   Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK., Robertson Colin M. ,   School of Sport and Biomedical Sciences Department, University of Bolton, Bolton, UK. Sport Science & Medical Department, Bolton Wanderers Football Club, Bolton, UK.
Published: November 2021

Background and Purpose: Fixture congestion, game-intensities and limited recovery negatively influence physical/physiological responses during a competitive soccer season. Therefore, the aim of the investigation was to examine weekly alterations in neuromuscular performance markers, creatine kinase and hydration in elite soccer players throughout a season. Study Design: Longitudinal Observational Study. Methods: Sixteen male professional soccer players competing in the English Football League Championship were assessed over the course of a season. All players provided a urine sample, a blood sample to assess creatine-kinase concentration and performed a countermovement jump test at the start of the season, in-season, pre-and post-match over 38 weeks. Results: Jump height was the most common marker of performance to be significantly reduced in-season compared to baseline (-5.4 to -11.3%, P<0.05) with 45.2% of the time-points affected. Measures of FT:CT (-7.5 to -12.4%) and AP (-9.4 to -11.5%), also showed significant deteriorations throughout the season compared to baseline (P<0.05) at several time-points. Max force (MF) significantly increased in-season (+5.1 to 7.0%) in 20% of the observed time-points compared to baseline. CK concentration significantly increased during 19% of the time-points (P<0.05; 62 to 159%). Urine osmolality demonstrated significant differences in season compared to baseline, but none to levels of dehydration. Conclusion: Monitoring elite soccer players over the course of a competitive season shows alterations in neuromuscular performance and hydration status. These data suggest that assessing counter-movement jump performance may be a useful marker for monitoring responses to training/competition, while creatine-kinase and hydration status may be limited.
No es turismofobia, es lucha de clases. Políticas urbanas, malestar social y turismo en un barrio de Barcelona
Authors: Mansilla López José A.
Published: November 2021

Las protestas contra los excesos del turismo llevan varios años copando las portadas de periódicos de todo el mundo. En Barcelona, un nuevo neologismo, turismofobia, parece acompañar –y calificar- a las distintas manifestaciones que adopta el malestar social en torno a algunas de sus efectos y prácticas principales. Mediante una aproximación etnográfica de más de dos años a la plataforma #EnsPlantem, Veïns en Perill d’Extinció, el presente artículo pretende mostrar el papel desempeñado por este movimiento social frente a la aplicación de políticas urbanas y urbanísticas contemporáneas de corte neoliberal vinculadas al proceso de turistificación que vive la ciudad, así como el barrio del Poblenou.
Critical Reflection on Developing and Implementing In-house EFL Textbooks
Authors: Núñez Pardo Astrid
Published: November 2021

This paper shares a reflection based on a qualitative research case study that looked into the pertinence of developing and implementing a seven in-house strategy-based English textbook series that combines English for General Purposes (EGP) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) among undergraduates in the dual model at a private university. The study was conducted with twelve undergraduates from four majors, three English teachers and the coordinator of the Foreign Language Centre of this university, who performed the role of the researcher and materials developer. The objectives underlying this work were to develop and implement in-house strategy-based textbooks and to characterise students and teachers’ perceptions regarding their pertinence in the dual model. The information-compiling instruments used in the study were a focus-group interview (to collect students' perspectives on the relevance of merging EGP and ESP content in an English series), and field notes from the English teachers (to gather their perspectives as participants-observers of the process). After analysing the collected data, the findings of the study revealed that (a) there was an increasing awareness of English as the global language to foster academic development, professional performance and work opportunities; (b) the EGP and ESP blending was regarded as the ideal complement for dual model programmes; and (c) developing and implementing contextualised in-house materials were deemed to be a congratulatory effort in the quest of helping students learn. Developing and implementing in-house materials, in an English Programme for undergraduates in the dual model narrowed the gap between the purpose of the theory and the real needs of the business apprenticeship. Despite the achieved results regarding the pertinence of the contextualised in-house EFL textbooks, an unusual academic decision that seemed subtly supported by several EFL teachers, banned the use of the series that had served as a learning awareness-raising pedagogical resource in undergraduates under the dual model of a private university.
Residential Flashover Prevention with Reduced Water Flow: Phase 2
Authors:   UL's Fire Safety Research Institute, Dow Nick , Madrzykowski Daniel
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of a residential flashover prevention system with reduced water flow requirements relative to a residential sprinkler system designed to meet NFPA 13D requirements. The flashover prevention system would be designed for retrofit applications where water supplies are limited. In addition to examining the water spray’s impact on fire growth, this study utilized thermal tenability criteria as defined in UL 199, Standard for Automatic Sprinklers for Fire-Protection Service. The strategy investigated was to use full cone spray nozzles that would discharge water low in the fire room and directly onto burning surfaces of the contents in the room. Where as current sprinkler design discharges water in a manner that cools the hot gas layer, wets the walls and wets the surface of the contents in the fire room. A series of eight full-scale, compartment fire experiments with residential furnishings were conducted with low flow nozzles. While the 23 lpm (6 gpm) of water was the same between experiments, the discharge density or water flux around the area of ignition varied between 0.3 mm/min (0.008 gpm/ft2) and 1.8 mm/min (0.044 gpm/ft2). Three of the experiments prevented flashover. Five of the experiments resulted in the regrowth of the fire while the water was flowing. Regrowth of the fire led to untenable conditions, per UL 199 criteria, in the fire room. At approximately the same time as the untenability criteria were reached, the second sprinkler in the hallway activated. In a completed system, the activation of the second sprinkler would reduce the water flow to the fire room, which would potentially lead to flashover. The variations in the burning behavior of the sofa resulted in shielded fires which led to the loss of effectiveness of the reduced flow solid cone water sprays. As a result of these variations, a correlation between discharge density at the area of ignition and fire suppression performance could not be determined given the limited number of experiments. An additional experiment using an NFPA 13D sprinkler system, flowing 30 lpm (8 gpm), demonstrated more effective suppression than any of the experiments with a nozzle. The success of the sprinkler compared with the unreliable suppression performance of the lower flow nozzles supports the minimum discharge density requirements of 2 mm/min (0.05 gpm/ft2) from NFPA 13D. The low flow nozzle system tested in this study reliably delayed fire growth, but would not reliably prevent flashover.
The static model of inventory management without a deficit with Neutrosophic logic
Authors:   Faculty of Informatics Engineering, Al-Sham Private University, Damascus, Syria, Jdid Maissam ,   Department of Mathematical Statistics, Faculty of Science, Albaath University, Homs, Syria,   Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt, Alhabib Rafif , Salama A. A.
Published: November 2021

In this paper, we present an expansion of one of the well-known classical inventory management models, which is the static model of inventory management without a deficit and for a single substance, based on the neutrosophic logic, where we provide through this study a basis for dealing with all data, whether specific or undefined in the field of inventory management, as it provides safe environment to manage inventory without running into deficit , and give us an approximate ideal volume of inventory. Since the ideal size is affected by the rate of demand for inventory, we present in this paper a study of the rate of demand for inventory when it is not precisely defined, and we find that the indeterminate values ​​of the demand rate cannot be ignored, because they actually affect determining the ideal size of inventory and calculating its costs, thus affecting on the efficiency of the facility and achieve great profits for it.
Virulence and indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) biosynthesis ability of Turkish Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. savastanoi isolates and susceptibility of some native olive genotypes
Authors: Ustun Nursen , Güven Neziha
Published: November 2021

Aim of study: To evaluate the virulence and indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) biosynthesis ability of several Turkish P. savastanoi pv. savastanoi isolates and the susceptibility of some native genotypes to olive knot.
Area of study: The Aegean, Marmara, and Mediterranean Regions of Turkey.
Material and methods: 101 isolated bacteria were identified on the basis of biochemical, PCR for amplification of the bacterial iaaL gene, and pathogenicity tests. The virulence of the isolates was determined in a randomized experimental trial carried out by stem inoculation of pot-grown seedlings of olive (cv. ‘Manzanilla’) in the growing chamber. The amounts of IAA produced by the isolates were determined colorimetrically. The susceptibility of native olive genotypes was evaluated on 2-yr old plants inoculated with two distinct strains.
Main results: Tested P. savastanoi pv. savastanoi isolates showed significant differences in virulence found to be associated with their geographical origin. The isolates produced IAA amounts varied from 148.67 to 0.3 μg mL-1. The geographical variation in IAA biosynthesis ability of the isolates was observed. No correlation (R=0.0225) was determined between virulence and IAA amounts of the isolates. Native olive genotypes indicated different susceptibility levels to the olive knot pathogen. No genotype tested had complete resistance. However, low susceptible genotypes (‘Memecik’, ‘Ayvalık’ and ‘Uslu’) were identified. Some genotypes had variable reactions depending on the isolate used.
Research highlights: The results undergird the differences in the virulence and IAA production of the isolates within the area and also between geographical locations. Genotypes with low susceptibility can be used as genitors in further breeding studies.
Short communication: Effect of subclinical mastitis on reproductive performance of Holstein dairy cows in the Northwest of Spain
Authors: Sadeghi Hafez , Yáñez Uxía , De Prado Ana I. , Gharagozlou Faramarz , Becerra Juan J. , Herradón Pedro G. , Peña Ana I. , Quintela Luis A.
Published: November 2021

Aim of study: To investigate the effect of subclinical mastitis (SCM) before and after first artificial insemination (AI), characterized by a somatic cell count (SCC) higher than 200×103 cell/mL, on reproductive performance including first service conception rate (FSCR) and pregnancy loss (PL) in Holstein dairy cows.
Area of study: The central area of Lugo, Galicia, Spain.
Material and methods: This retrospective study was conducted on herd database of a population of 80 commercial Holstein dairy cow farms. A total number of 2053 lactations were included in this study. A binary logistic regression was carried out to analyse all data.
Main results: The results of this study indicated that cows that registered a SCC lower than 200×103 cell/mL within 30 days after first AI were more likely to conceive pregnancy than cows with a higher SCC (31.2% and 25.1% FSCR, respectively; OR=1.285, 95% CI=1.000-1.653). Additionally, an increased SCC neither 30 days before nor 30 days after first AI had a negative effect on prevalence of PL in dairy cows.
Research highlights: These findings revealed that SCM within 30 days after first AI negatively affected FSCR, whilst 30 days before first AI did not affect it. Therefore, it could be suggested that preventing subclinical mastitis after first AI, during a critical period of 30 days, is important to maximize the reproductive performance of dairy cows.
Rancang Bangun Chassis Amphibious Motorcycle
Authors: Hasmi Muhammad Hafizh Zul , Darmanto Ardiyanto , Hasbi Rizal
Published: November 2021

Dalam melaksanakan tugas teritorial prajurit TNI-AD tidak hanya di tugaskan di daerah yang medan nya dapat di jangkau oleh kendaraan pada umumnya dijalan raya, seperti halnya di daerah pedalaman yang akses jalan aspalnya masih terbatas dan jalan lintas tersebut rusak berlumpur. Tugas-tugas prajurit TNI-AD teritorial di pedalaman ini diperlukan solusi untuk mempermudah pergerakan atau mobilitas prajurit dalam melaksanakan tugasnya dalam memenuhi kebutuhan dan keamanan dalam lingkungan teritorial. Maka dari itu adapun tujuan penulisan jurnal yang berjudul “Rancang Bangun Chassis Amphibious Motorcycle” yaitu agar prajurit efisien dalam melaksanakan tugasnya, oleh karena itu di perlukannya sebuah kendaraan yang mampu menempuh medan makadam (rusak) yang dimana di lewati kendaraan pada umumnya. Dari hasil perhitungan dan pembahasan pada chassis ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa chassis ini memenuhi syarat dalam perancangannya yang berdasarkan perumusan masalah yang ditetapkan. Adapun hasil perhitungan yang telah disimpulkan yaitu beban total yang di terima chassis adalah 1,765,8 N, dihadapkannya dengan beban dari komponen motor sehingga memiliki momen lentur chassis 353,160 Nmm, tegangan lentur chassis yaitu 177,68 N/mm2 dan bending pada chassis yaitu 0,636634 mm, pada alat yang digunakan ini menggunakan jenis bahan besi hollow 40 mm x 40 mm x 20 mm (baja karbon S40C) Hasil yang tepat akan memberikan keamanan dan kekokohan dalam menahan beban pada chassis yang diciptakan. Sehingga pada perancangan motor ini, bahan chassis yang dirancang bisa memenuhi kebutuhan dalam motor karena merupakan salah satu strukutur utama pada suatu rangkaiannya. Dalam penulisan ini kami selaku tim menggunakan metode penulisan dengan metode jenis kuantitatif dan kolaboratif.
Rancang Bangun Engine Management System (EMS) pada Troopers Guard Robot 25 (TGR-25)
Authors: Ridwan Mochamad , Apit Fajar , Setyabudi Ismanto
Published: November 2021

Robot TGR 25 merupakan robot tempur yang dirancang untuk membantu dimedan pertempuran. Dalam robot ini didesain untuk sistem penggerak roda menggunakan motor DC dan stepper. Untuk menggerakkan sistem penggerak diperlukan sistem kelistrikan, guna untuk mengoprasikan robot. Kelisrtikan merupakan perangkat/sistem yang sangat berpengaruh pada robot. Sistem kelisrikan berfungsi untuk mendukung pengoprasian robot, mulai dari awal start sampai dengan pengoprasian robot. Komponen yang digunakan untuk sistem penggerak roda maju mundur menggunakan motor DC 350 Watt, motor DC 250 untuk RCWS, sedangkan untuk pergerakan belok menggunakan motor stepper 144 Watt. Agar robot dapat beroperasi dengan maksimal robot TGR 25 menggunakan 2 buah baterai 12 volt 150 Ah yang disusun secara seri supaya kebutuhan daya yang diperlukan tiap-tiap komponen cukup untuk mengoperasikan robot. Dari hasil perencanaan dan perhitungan menunjukkan bahwa sistem kelistrikan dengan menggunakan 2 buah baterai 12 volt 150 Ah yang disusun secara seri  mempunyai daya 3600 Watt. Untuk lama pemakaian baterai untuk menggerakkan  seluruh komponen pada robot 2,16 jam, dengan kecepatan 4,5 km/jam dengan jarak tempuh maksimal 9,72 km.
Sports competition related anxiety: Is it modifiable among athletes in urban schools in Sri Lanka?
Authors:   Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Rajasinghe Sumudu , Arambepola Carukshi ,   Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Kynsey Road, Colombo 8, Sri Lanka
Published: November 2021

Competition related anxiety is a major psychological issue among athletes and this study estimates the prevalence of competition related anxiety, its associated factors and coping strategies used, among school athletes in Sri Lanka. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 330 athletes. Two-stage simple random sampling was used. Competition related anxiety level was determined by Sport Competition Anxiety Test for adults (SCAT-A). Prevalence of ‘high’ level of sport competition related anxiety was 19.4% and it was significantly associated with individual sports, fear of failure, experience of past defeat, and poor support received from parents/friends. Listening to music, goal setting, positive self-talk and meditation were positive coping strategies used by athletes. The main negative coping strategy was being angry. High competition related anxiety prevalent in about 1/5th of school athletes was influenced by several factors related to the sport event. Psychological support incorporated into routine physical training sessions is recommended.
A comparative study of smica in various body fluids of diagnosed cervical cancer patients and healthy women
Authors: A.Pachani Pooja , Godbole Rajendra R. , Kshersagar Jeevitaa , Jagdale Rakhi , Gosavi Amita , Patil Somshekhar , Sharma Rakesh k , Joshi Meghnad G.
Published: November 2021

Objective Cervical cancer (CC) is a major public health problem in women, and its early detection can help reduce morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to compare serum levels of soluble major histocompatibility complex class I-related chain A (sMICA) levels in various body fluids between women diagnosed with CC and healthy women.Methods A case-control study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital and a cancer center in Kolhapur, India. Overall, 150 individuals (100 CC patients and 50 healthy women) participated after providing informed written consent. Demographic data, histopathology history, parity, and tumor, node, and metastasis (TNM) staging data were collected. Pap smears, saliva, blood, and urine samples were collected. Pap smears were examined microscopically, and sMICA levels in all samples were determined by enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA).Results The mean age of women with cervical cancer was 49.86±8.18 years. Squamous cell carcinoma (70%) was the most common histological variant in CC patients. Serum soluble sMICA levels differed significantly with parity and TNM staging (P<0.05). Mean levels of sMICA were significantly different in samples (CC cases vs. healthy patients; saliva: 166.721±108.718 vs. 0.039±0.005 pg/mL; urine: 82.921±45.580 vs. 0.010±0.005 pg/mL; serum: 35.756±10.799 vs. 0.039±0.005 pg/mL, P<0.001).Conclusion Levels of sMICA in body fluids can be considered as a diagnostic or prognostic tool to determine disease progression or tumor regression.
GRUPOS DE LAZER COMO CONTEXTOS DE DESENVOLVIMENTO
Authors: Nodari Manoela Pagotto Martins , Rosa Edinete Maria
Published: November 2021

Este estudo investigou as influências da participação em grupos de lazer no desenvolvimento de jovens de classes populares. Utilizou como aporte teórico a teoria bioecológica do desenvolvimento humano, com foco nos processos proximais estabelecidos dentro do grupo e em relação à família e amigos. Participaram da pesquisa 21 jovens, sendo 12 meninas e 9 meninos, com idades de 15 a 19 anos, estudantes de ensino médio em uma escola da rede pública. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas e organizados em categorias, baseadas no modelo PPCT. Como resultados principais, nota-se que as interações estabelecidas pelos jovens dentro dos grupos promovem mudanças positivas em suas características pessoais e realçam suas percepções em relação a uma melhoria das interações nos contextos família e amigos. Conclui-se que o grupo tem se constituído como elemento positivo na vida desses jovens e como recurso favorecedor para seu desenvolvimento.
Polarized Thermal Conductivity of Two-Dimensional Dusty Plasmas
Authors: Shahzad Aamir , Naheed Madiha , Mahboob Aadil , Kashif Muhammad , Manzoor Alina , Maogang H.E.
Published: November 2021

The computation of thermalt properties of dusty plasmas is substantial task in the area of science and technology. The thermal conductivity (λ) has been computed by applying polarization effect through molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of two dimensional (2D) strongly coupled complex dusty plasmas (SCCDPs). The effects of polarization on thermal conductivity have been measured for a wide range of Coulomb coupling (Γ) and Debye screening (κ) parameters using homogeneous non-equilibrium molecular dynamics (HNEMD) method for suitable system sizes. The HNEMD simulation method is employed at constant external force field strength (F*) and varying polarization effects. The algorithm provides precise results with rapid convergence and minute dimension effects. The outcomes have been compared with earlier available simulation results of molecular dynamics, theoretical predictions and experimental results of complex dusty plasma liquids. The calculations show that the kinetic energy of SCCDPS depends upon the system temperature (≡ 1/Г) and it is independent of higher screening parameter. Furthermore, it has shown that the presented HNEMD method has more reliable results than those obtained through earlier known numerical methods.
Current Status ofFusariumand Their Management Strategies
Authors: Bahadur Amar
Published: November 2021

Fusarium spp. is one of the most economically important plant pathogens causing a wide range of plant diseases with significant crop losses globally. Fusarium wilt is a major problem all over the world. Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium solani, Fusarium fujikuroi are economic importance species in worldwide. Fusarium solani causing disease in many agriculturally crops and favored by high temperatures and warm moist soils. The fungus produces three types of asexual spores; microconidia, macroconidia and chlamydospores serve as propagules in infecting host plants and found endophytes and saprophytes. The color of the colony, length and shape of the macroconidia, the number shape of microconidia and the presence or absence of chlamydospores are key features for the differentiation of Fusarium species. Pathogens, forms over 100 formae speciales cause disease in dicot and monocot plant species and infecting a variety of hosts. Vegetative compatibility Groups (VCG) is used to differentiate their races. Resistant cultivars and bio-control agents (Trichoderma spp., and Psedomonas spp.) have been used to manage the disease.
Silicon, Potassium and Nitrogen Accumulation and Biomass in Corn under Hydroponic Conditions
Authors: Castellanos González Leónides , de Mello Prado Renato , Naudi Silva Campos Cid
Published: November 2021

The aim of the research was to evaluate the effect of the interaction of silicon, potassium, and nitrogen on the foliar area, the accumulation of these elements in the aerial part and the dry biomass in corn plants. The research was developed under hydroponic conditions in Jaboticabal Sao Pablo, Brasil using the 30A77HX hybrid. Two silicon concentrations were evaluated (0 and 2 mmol L−1); two concentrations of potassium (1 and 12 mmol L−1) and four nitrogen concentrations: (1, 10, 15, and 20 mmol L−1). A completely randomized design was used, with factorial arrangement 2 × 2 × 4 and three replications. The foliar area, the dry biomass and, nitrogen, potassium, and silicon content were determined. The application of silicon at a high concentration of K causes an increase in the accumulation of K, which is reflected in an increment of the total dry biomass in the plants of corn, while excess and a deficit of N diminish the accumulation of Si in the aerial part of the plant, which is more evident at a low concentration of K in the nutritious solution, affecting the accumulation of the total dry biomass.
Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy: From Clinical Features to Animal Modeling
Authors: Purevjav Enkhsaikhan , Chintanaphol Michelle , Orgil Buyan-Ochir , R. Alberson Nelly , A. Towbin Jeffrey
Published: November 2021

Cardiomyopathy or disease of the heart muscle involves abnormal enlargement and a thickened, stiff, or spongy-like appearance of the myocardium. As a result, the function of the myocardium is weakened and does not sufficiently pump blood throughout the body nor maintain a normal pumping rhythm, leading to heart failure. The main types of cardiomyopathies include dilated hypertrophic, restrictive, arrhythmogenic, and noncompaction cardiomyopathy. Abnormal trabeculations of the myocardium in the left ventricle are classified as left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy (LVNC). Myocardial noncompaction most frequently is observed at the apex of the left ventricle and can be associated with chamber dilation or muscle hypertrophy, systolic or diastolic dysfunction, or both, or various forms of congenital heart disease. Animal models are incredibly important for uncovering the etiology and pathogenesis involved in this disease. This chapter will describe the clinical and pathological features of LVNC in humans and present the animal models that have been used for the study of the genetic basis and pathogenesis of this disease.
The Effects of Intravenous Vitamin C on Stress Response Severity in Abdominal Hysterectomy Following Prolonged Fasting Time
Authors: Imantalab Vali , Mansour Ghanaie Mandana , Rafiei Sorouri Zahra , Mohammadzadeh Jouryabi Ali , Ghazanfar Tehran Samaneh , Fayazi Haniyeh Sadat , Biazar Gelareh , Noroozshamsi Mehdi
Published: November 2021

Background: Inevitable prolonged fasting time before surgery leads to inflammatory reactions, surgery-related stress response, and consequently unfavorable outcomes; thus, developing strategies to mitigate these consequences is crucial. Objectives: In this study, we evaluated the effect of ascorbic acid on stress response reduction in abdominal hysterectomy following prolonged fasting time. Methods: Eligible women candidates for abdominal hysterectomy following prolonged fasting time were enrolled in the study and divided into 2 groups of vitamin C [group C; 1 g intravenously (IV) before surgery] and placebo (group P). Before induction of anesthesia, C-reactive protein (CRP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), and blood sugar (BS) were measured and compared between the 2 groups at 4-point times, 24 and 48 hours immediately after extubation. Results: Finally, the data of 80 patients were included for the final analysis. A statistically significant difference was observed between the 2 groups in terms of CRP and BS values in T1 CRP serum levels; at the end of the study, CRP values were 0.5 ± 0.55 and 0.92 ± 0.69 in groups C and P, respectively (P = 0.012), and BS levels were 124.12 ± 18.11 and 152.0 ± 17.36 in groups C and P, respectively (P = 0.0001). However, this significant difference was not observed at T2 regarding CRP (P = 0.145) and BS (P = 0.135), as well as at T3 regarding CRP (P = 0.282) and BS (P = 0.213). However, according to both CRP and BS values, the trend of changes from T0 to T3 was significant in the 2 groups (P < 0.0001). Hemodynamic parameters were not significantly different between the 2 groups. No adverse event was reported in the 2 groups. Conclusions: We found that ascorbic acid could induce short-term positive effects in abdominal hysterectomy following prolonged fasting time. Obviously, the optimal dosage, timing, and specific cases that benefit the most from this intervention should be investigated.
Second-year Outcomes of Implementing Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in a Tertiary Pediatric Hospital
Authors: Khorshidi-Malahmadi Iman , Sima Setareh , Ansari Najmeh , Moghaddas Azadeh
Published: November 2021

Background: The increasing use of antimicrobial agents and resistance is becoming a serious problem in pediatric patients. Hence, antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) is implemented to lessen the consequences. Objectives: This report aimed to demonstrate the impact of ASP on antimicrobials utilization in a referral and tertiary pediatric hospital in Isfahan, Iran. Methods: We launched an ASP for inpatients in March 2018 at the Imam Hussain Hospital, which is a 186-bed pediatrics hospital. Data was collected by ASP multidisciplinary team and using hospital records during February 2017-January 2018 (pre-intervention) and February 2019-January 2020 (post-intervention) periods. Consumption data were expressed as defined daily doses (DDDs) per 100 patient-days (PD). Independent sample t-test and paired t-test were used to assess the significance of differences. The rates of antimicrobials resistance for the most common hospital pathogens were also tracked. Results: Utilization of total antimicrobials decreased meaningfully by 12.41% (from 62.11 DDDs/100 PD in February 2017-January 2018 to 54.40 DDDs/100 PD in February 2019-January 2020; P = 0.024). The results showed that the reduction in non-restricted antimicrobials was less (5.43%) than restricted antimicrobials (27.6%). Conclusions: According to our results, the use of antimicrobials, especially the broad-spectrum ones, and the health burden costs significantly decreased after implementing ASP. Thus, continuous monitoring and educational programs are recommended to reduce the negative effects of using antimicrobials.
Janus Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: Focus on Abrocitinib, Baricitinib, and Upadacitinib
Authors: Nogueira Miguel , Torres Tiago
Published: November 2021

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a clinically heterogenous, inflammatory skin condition with a high impact on patients’ daily activities that remains difficult to treat. The knowledge acquired over the last decade on AD pathophysiology and disease burden led to the development of new targeted therapeutic options that enable clinicians to better manage AD patients. The JAK/STAT signaling pathway modulates several immune pathways (T helper (Th)1, Th2, Th17, and Th22 cells) that have been found to be involved in AD pathogenesis. For this reason, JAK inhibitors emerged as a possible therapy for AD. Baricitinib, upadacitinib, and abrocitinib are the three oral JAK inhibitors already approved or in advanced clinical development for this purpose. The results showed that this drug class is highly effective achieving symptomatic relief (itch control) in the short term, as well as improving disease severity in the short and medium term. However, their efficacy should be balanced with possible side effects, that have been reported in clinical trials. More data on the long-term efficacy and safety, as well as from head-to-head comparisons and from real-world setting will be crucial to position oral JAK inhibitors in the AD therapeutic armamentarium.
A new Diplura species from Georgia caves, Plusiocampa (Plusiocampa) imereti (Diplura, Campodeidae), with morphological and molecular data
Authors: Sendra Alberto , Palero Ferran , Sánchez-García Alba , Jiménez-Valverde Alberto , Selfa Jesús , Maghradze Eter , Barjadze Shalva
Published: November 2021

A new dipluran species, Plusiocampa (Plusiocampa) imereti Sendra & Barjadze sp. nov., from the deep zone in three caves in the Imereti region, Georgia, is described. This new troglobitic Plusiocampa is an addition to four others known Diplura from around the Black Sea region, two Dydimocampa and two Plusiocampa s. str. The present study also provides the first CO1 sequences for the Plusiocampinae taxa and the first molecular data for cave-dwelling Plusiocampa species. Although bootstrap values were low, the maximum-likelihood phylogenetic tree grouped Plusiocampa (P.) imereti Sendra & Barjadze sp. nov. with two Plusiocampa s. str. species from Eastern Europe. Morphologically, P. (P.) imereti Sendra & Barjadze sp. nov. is closely related to two cave-dwelling species: Plusiocampa (Plusiocampa) glabra Condé, 1984 and Plusiocampa (P.) chiosensis Sendra & Gasparo, 2020. The new species can be distinguished by the presence of lateral anterior macrosetae on metanotum, more uneven claws, and the presence of 2+2 lateral anterior macrosetae on middle urotergites. The five species currently known for the Black Sea region inhabit caves located at low altitude but with no influence from former glacial or permafrost processes.
Variance of Tumor Grade at Radical Prostatectomy With Assessment of Each Tumor Nodule Versus Global Grading
Authors: Iakymenko Oleksii A. , Briski Laurence M. , Punnen Sanoj , Nemov Ivan , Lugo Isabella , Jorda Merce , Parekh Dipen J. , Gonzalgo Mark L. , Kryvenko Oleksandr N.
Published: November 2021

Context.—

Multifocal prostate cancer at radical prostatectomy (RP) may be graded with assessment of each individual tumor nodule (TN) or global grading of all TNs in aggregate.

Objective.—

To assess case-level grade variability between these 2 grading approaches.

Design.—

We reviewed 776 RPs with multifocal prostate cancer with 2 or more separate TNs of different Grade Groups (GGs). Two separate grades were assigned to each RP: one based on the TN with the highest grade and a global grade based on the Gleason pattern volumes for all TNs. We then compared the results of these 2 methods.

Results.—

The case-level grade changed by 1 or more GGs between the 2 grading methods in 35% (132 of 374) of GG3 through GG5 cases. Twelve percent (37 of 309) of GG2 cases with Gleason pattern 4 of more than 5% based on individual TN grading decreased their Gleason pattern 4 to less than 5% based on the global approach. Minor tertiary pattern 5 (Gleason pattern 5 <5%) was observed in 6.8% (11 of 161) of GG4 (Gleason score 3 + 5 = 8 and 5 + 3 = 8) and GG5 cases with global grading. The risk of grade discrepancy between the 2 methods was associated with the highest-grade TN volume (inverse relationship), patient age, and number of TNs (P < .001, P = .003, and P < .001, respectively).

Conclusions.—

The global grading approach resulted in a lower grade in 35% of GG3 through GG5 cases compared with grading based on the highest-grade TN. Two significant risk factors for this discrepancy with a global grading approach occur when the highest-grade TN has a relatively small tumor volume and with a higher number of TNs per RP. The observed grade variability between the 2 grading schemes most likely limits the interchangeability of post-RP multi-institutional databases if those institutions use different grading approaches.
Fatores relacionados a capacidade funcional de idosos residentes na comunidade e de idosos institucionalizados.
Authors: Rigo Lucas , Conrad Luciane , Da Rocha Restelatto Márcia Terezinha , Fávero Cetolin Sirlei , Beltrame Vilma
Published: November 2021

Objetivo: comparar a capacidade funcional e fatores relacionados dos idosos residentes na comunidade com os residentes em Instituições de Longa Permanência (ILP’s). Métodos: estudo quantitativo onde foram avaliados idosos, residentes em ILP’s com residentes na comunidade, entre setembro a outubro de 2019. A escala de Katz foi utilizada para a avaliação da capacidade funcional. Considerou-se idosos com multimorbidade os que apresentaram duas ou mais condições crônicas e com polifarmácia os que utilizam cinco ou mais medicamentos dia. Resultados: participaram do estudo 153 idosos, 33 residentes em ILP’s e 120 na comunidade com idade entre 60 a 93 (±8,67) anos. O sexo feminino foi 67,7% para os da comunidade e 54,6% para os das ILP’s. O estado civil solteiro foi 2,5% para os idosos da comunidade e 42,4% para os das ILP’s (p0,00). A independência para a realização das atividades básicas de vida diárias é de 90,8% nos idosos da comunidade e 12,1% nos das ILP’s (p0,00). A multimorbidade está presente em 51,7% dos idosos da comunidade e 42,4% dos idosos das ILP’s (p=0,22). A polifarmácia é de 75,8% para os idosos das ILP’s e 46,7% nos idosos da comunidade (p=0,02). Conclusão: os idosos residentes nas ILP’s são na sua maioria solteiros, dependentes para as atividades de vida diária e com polifarmácia. A multimorbidade e o sexo, para os idosos desse estudo, não interfere   nas condições de ser ou não residente em ILP’s.
Experiências de puérperas acerca do processo parturitivo no contexto do modelo assistencial humanizado
Authors: Dulfe Paolla Amorim Malheiros , Alves Valdecyr Herdy , Pereira Audrey Vidal , Albarracin Daniel Gonzalo Eslava , Rodrigues Diego Pereira , Marchiori Giovanna Rosário Soanno
Published: November 2021

Objetivo: analisar as experiências das mulheres no parto e nascimento no contexto do modelo assistencial humanizado. Método: estudo descritivo, exploratório, com abordagem qualitativa, onde foi utilizado entrevista semiestruturada com dez mulheres que tiveram seu parto de risco habitual assistida por enfermeiras obstétricas numa maternidade pública na zona oeste do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Os dados coletados foram transcritos na integra e submetidos a análise de conteúdo na modalidade temática. Resultados: destacaram-se o uso de tecnologias do cuidado não invasivas, o estímulo à autonomia feminina no processo fisiológico de parturição e a oferta de orientações contribuindo para o cuidado singular e experiência positiva pelas mulheres. Considerações Finais: os resultados fornecem apoio às políticas públicas como forma de promoção da assistência humanizada para obtenção de melhores indicadores de morbimortalidade materno-infantil e satisfação materna diante do processo parturitivo.
Conhecimento de acadêmicos de medicina sobre o câncer de colo de útero e conduta frente aos resultados da colpocitologia oncótica
Authors: De Sousa Fernando Aquino , Fontoura Guilherme Martins Gomes , Araújo-Gomes Rafaela Cristina , Candido Paula Gabrielle Gomes , Souza Aloiso Sampaio , Luz Aldicleya Lima
Published: November 2021

Introdução: A identificação de fatores de risco, diagnóstico e prevenção do câncer devem ser construídos e consolidados durante a formação médica. No entanto, os conteúdos de cancerologia ainda são limitados na maioria das escolas médicas, com estudantes considerando insatisfatória a atenção dada para a compreensão das doenças oncológicas na estrutura curricular. Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento e atitude dos acadêmicos de medicina acerca do câncer de colo de útero e da colpocitologia oncótica. Métodos: Os discentes foram separados em dois grupos: G1, com alunos do terceiro ano do curso, e G2, sexto ano. Aplicou-se questionário para avaliar e comparar o conhecimento dos grupos sobre os fatores de risco, sinais e sintomas do câncer cervical, atitudes diante do exame citopatológico e da percepção do ensino-aprendizagem de neoplasias cervicais na faculdade. Resultados: O G2 demonstrou compressão significativamente maior em relação aos sinais e sintomas (87,5%), afirmando que metrorragia e dor pélvica podem ser indícios da doença (p=0,006), dispareunia e sangramentos durante o ato sexual (91,1%; p=0,043). Diante de um Papanicolau com diagnóstico de Lesão de Baixo Grau, 28,3% do G1 solicitariam a repetição do exame em 6 meses, enquanto 53,7% do G2 seguiriam essa conduta (p=0,012). A maioria dos estudantes (45,3%) considera razoável a abordagem dos conteúdos sobre o câncer na faculdade e se sente parcialmente preparada (49,2%) para atuar no controle da doença. Conclusão: Houve um ganho discreto nos conhecimentos do G2 em comparação ao G1, sinalizando que, apesar do maior contato e exposição aos conteúdos avaliados, esta progressão foi pouco representativa.