bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Morphological and molecular characterization of mole crab (Genus: Emerita) in the Cilacap coastlines of Indonesia, with particular focus on genetic diversity of Emerita sp. nov.
Authors: BHAGAWATI DIAN , NURYANTO AGUS , WINARNI ELLY TUTY , PULUNGSARI ANASTASIA ENDANG
Published: May 2022

Abstract.Bhagawati D, Nuryanto A, Winarni ET, Pulungsari AE. 2022. Morphological and molecular characterization of mole crab (Genus: Emerita) in the Cilacap coastlines of Indonesia, with particular focus on genetic diversity of Emerita sp. nov. Biodiversitas 23: 2395-2404. Previous studies reported Emerita emeritus is the only species of the Genus Emerita inhabiting the coastal ecosystem of the Cilacap District. A recent study reported the presence of suspected new Emerita species living on the Cilacap sandy beach but used a small number of specimens and no reports about genetic diversity. This study used more Emerita samples than the previous study. This study aimed to identify Emerita specimens based on the morphology and the cytochrome c oxidase 1 gene and analyzed the genetic diversity of Emerita sp. nov. Emerita samples were collected from three different beaches in Cilacap District, Central Java, Indonesia. Morphological identification placed the samples into two different morphotypes. Morphotype A was identified as Emerita emeritus. Morphotype B was determined as Emerita sp. nov. Molecular data support the placement of Emerita samples into Emerita emeritus, and Emeritasp. nov. Emeritasp. nov. has haplotype diversity of 0.857±0.057, indicating a high genetic diversity. Haplotype H2 was suggested as the most primitive one because other haplotypes radiated from it. This study concluded that two sympatric Emerita species inhabit Cilacap coastlines, and Emeritasp. nov. has high genetic diversity.
Biodiversity of nekton in the Barumun Watershed, Labuhanbatu District, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Authors: Desrita Desrita , Rambey‬ ‪Ridahati , Muhtadi ‪Ahmad , Onrizal Onrizal , Manurung Vindy Rilani , Hasibuan Julia Syahriani , Tamba Isten Sweno
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Dersita, Rambey R, Muhtadi A, Onrizal O, Mamurung VR, Hasibuan JS, Tamba IS. 2022. Biodiversity of nekton in the Barumun Watershed, Labuhanbatu District, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23: 2426-2432. Biodiversity is a very valuable source of germplasm for science and sustainable development. Therefore, research on freshwater biodiversity is very important to support the sustainability of this development. The research investigated three rivers in South Labuhanbatu District, North Sumatra, Indonesia: Barumun, Tasik, and Titi Kembar rivers. This investigation aims to ascertain the composition, distribution, and variety of nekton. From April to August 2020, the trial lasted five months. Nekton samples were collected with the aid of nets and fishing nets. While installed in the afternoon, the nets are removed the following day. Additionally, at each observation point, stocking nets were operated three times. The investigation discovered 38 fish species and one shrimp species. Two species of fish discovered, are protected by the government of the Republic of Indonesia. Both fish species are Tenualosa terubuk, a fish with little protection, and Fluvitrygon signifer, a ray fish with complete protection. The study site's sole shrimp species was the gigantic prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii in the Barumun river. The index of nekton diversity discovered in the three rivers was not identical. Compared to other rivers, the Tasik river station has a high diversity. This makes the Tasik river rich in fish compared to the Barumun and Titi Kembar rivers. The Tasik river is recommended as water suitable for fish life from these results.
Remediation of chlorpyrifos-contaminated soils by crude secondary metabolites of Trichoderma harzianum T213 and its effect on maize growth
Authors: SOESANTO LOEKAS , SUSANTI RISMA ARSI , MUGIASTUTI ENDANG , MANAN ABDUL , SASTYAWAN MURTI WISNU RAGIL , MARYANTO JOKO
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Soesanto L, Susanti RA, Mugiastuti E, Manan A, Sastyawan MWR, Maryanto J. 2022. Remediation of chlorpyrifos-contaminated soils by crude secondary metabolites of Trichoderma harzianum T213 and its effect on maize growth. Biodiversitas 23: 2464-2470. The study was conducted to determine the role of Trichoderma harzianum T213 crude secondary metabolites on the growth of maize plants and the reduction of chlorpyrifos on contaminated soils. A randomized block design was used in this study with four treatments. The treatments applied on chlorpyrifos contaminated soil were: without the application of secondary metabolites (0%) and the application of T. harzianum T213 crude secondary metabolites at the concentration of 50, 100, and 150%. Variables observed were residual levels of insecticide in maize, plant height difference, number of leaves, plant fresh weight, and root length. The results showed that the application of T. harzianum T213 crude secondary metabolites effectively increased plant growth, including plant height, the number of leaves, plant fresh weight, and root length compared to control on chlorpyrifos-contaminated soil. The highest percentage (99.54%) of the reduction of chlorpyrifos residue was the application of 100% T. harzianum T213 crude secondary metabolites. It was followed by applying 50 and 150% T. harzianum T213 crude secondary metabolites by 99.39 and 99.14%, respectively.
Coupling Indonesian indigenous Citrobacter freundii and Chlorella pyrenoidosa strain on the anode of microbial fuel cell with various substrates
Authors: FAUZAN IRFAN ANWAR , MERYANDINI ANJA , RIDWAN RONI , FIDRIYANTO RUSLI , AGUSTINI NI WAYAN SRI , SANTOSA DWI ANDREAS
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Fauzan IA, Meryandini A, Ridwan R, Fidriyanto R, Agustini NWS, Santosa DA. 2022. Coupling Indonesian indigenous Citrobacter freundii and Chlorella pyrenoidosa strain on the anode of microbial fuel cell with various substrates. Biodiversitas 23: 2471-2481. Microorganism plays a crucial role in the development of MFC systems. Indigenous to Indonesia, Citrobacter freundii GBH253 is a potential exoelectrogenic bacterium that could be developed into an MFC system. Coupling C. freundii GBH253 with potentially electricity-producing microalgae indigenous to Indonesia, such as Chlorella pyrenoidosa INK, in the anode of an MFC, could result in a more stable and higher electricity output. This study used C. freundii GBH253 and C. pyrenoidosa INK to produce electricity in various substrates. This research was conducted using a Factorial Randomized Block Design and Tukey’s test to determine significant differences between treatments. The result shows that electricity was generated in all treatments. The Bacterium-microalgae combination in acetate substrate can generate power density up to 211,97 mW m-2 and is the most stable compared to others. Bacterium dominates the electricity production in this combination, but the microalgae also play a role in producing electricity and increasing Chemical Oxygen Demand. The pH value of all treatments was higher than 7. Volatile Fatty Acids, like acetate and phenol, were produced in all treatments, whereas butyric acid and propionic acid were produced in several treatments. The Pearson correlation showed that some VFAs are highly correlated with power density.
Spatio-temporal of heavy metal Pb (Lead) in seawater, sediment, and different organs of Cymodocea rotundata in Doreri Gulf, Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia
Authors: SEMBEL LUKY , SETIJAWATI DWI , YONA DEFRI , RISJANI YENNY
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Sembel L, Setijawati D, Yona D, Risjani Y. 2022. Spatio-temporal of heavy metal Pb (Lead) in seawater, sediment, and different organs of Cymodocea rotundata in Doreri Gulf, Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23: 2482-2492. The Doreri Gulf is a high-activity area that serves as a collection point for pollutants from the mainland, which are conveyed directly or indirectly through five rivers in a semi-enclosed area. Cymodocea rotundata in Doreri Gulf is classified as a pioneer seagrass with high density in areas close to pollution sources. Therefore, analysis of Pb concentrations in aquatic and sedimentary environments as well as the reaction of C. rotundata to Pb in the Doreri Gulf is required considering its relevance in seagrass ecosystems. This research, then, aims to analyze the spatial and temporal distribution of Pb in waters and sediments, as well as determine the bioaccumulation in the organs of C. rotundata, such as roots, rhizomes, and leaves. Besides, an analysis was also carried out on the potential for bioconcentration and translocation of Pb in Doreri Gulf, Manokwari Regency, West Papua Province, from February to April and August to October 2020. The locations were divided into Yankarwar coastal, Nusmapi Islands, and Tanjung Manggewa. Parameter measurement refers to the Standard Methods for examining Water and Wastewater (APHA 2017). The heavy metal analysis was conducted using the SNI 6989.8:2009 procedure, and the temporal distribution showed that concentrations of Pb in water, sediment, and seagrass organs were high and low in the rainy and dry season. The spatial distribution of Pb in sediments between the Coastal Yankarwar and Nusmapi Islands, as well as between the Coastal Yankarwar locations and Tanjung Manggewa, were very different. However, there were no differences between the Nusmapi Islands and Tanjung Manggewa. Each location showed BCF bioconcentration <1, indicating the lack of ability to mobilize Pb from sediment to roots. Translocation factors for each location showed TF values < 1, showing the lack of ability of C. rotundata to transfer Pb to organ tissues. Additionally, translocation of elements from sediment to roots and within plant tissues was related to many factors, including pH, potency reduction, temperature, salinity, and organic matter content. Other factors such as seasonal variations and heavy metal concentrations contribute to bioaccumulation and internal translocation capacity.
Growth and yield of maize in t’sen, a local wisdom of planting in one planting hole, typical cropping pattern of West Timor's
Authors: DIMU-HEO YOHANNIS HARRY , INDRADEWA DIDIK , PUTRA EKA TARWACA SUSILO , PURWANTO BENITO HERU
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Dimu-Heo YH, Indradewa D, Putra ETS, Purwanto BH. 2022. Growth and yield of maize in t’sen, a local wisdom of planting in one planting hole, typical cropping pattern of West Timor's. Biodiversitas 23: 2502-2511. West Timor farmers have a strategy to anticipate the short rainy season and relatively low rainfall, namely planting maize, cowpeas, and pumpkin together in one planting hole, known as the local wisdom t’sen cropping pattern or t’sen. This study aims to study the growth and yield of maize and obtain maize varieties that are adaptive to the t’sen. The research was conducted at the experimental garden of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, from April to August 2019. The study was arranged using a split-plot design with three replications. The t’sen as the main plot consisted of: monoculture maize, maize + cowpea, maize + pumpkin, maize + cowpea + pumpkin, while the varieties as sub-plots consisted of local varieties of maize from Kupang, Timor Tengah Selatan (TTS), Timor Tengah Utara (TTU), Malaka, and superior varieties Lamuru, and Pioneer p35. The results showed that all maize varieties experienced decreased growth and production in the t’sen compared to monoculture. The lowest decrease in growth and yield occurred in one planting hole of maize + cowpea, followed by maize + cowpea + pumpkin, and the highest was maize + pumpkin. The TTS and Kupang varieties have the highest average growth and production, which shows their resistance to competition and stress in t’sen.
Assessment of rhizome yield of local Indonesian turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) during two growing seasons
Authors: AULIA REVIANA , MAULANA HARIS , FILIO YOSHUA LIBERTY , SHAFIRA NURUL AMELIA , ANINDITA PUTRI ARDHYA , SUGANDA TARKUS , CONCIBIDO VERGEL , KARUNIAWAN AGUNG
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Aulia R, Maulana H, Filio YL, Shafira NA, Anindita PA, Suganda T, Concibido V, Karuniawan A. 2022. Assessment of rhizome yield of local Indonesian turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) during two growing seasons. Biodiversitas 23: 2534-2543. In Indonesia, rhizome yield evaluation across diverse growing seasons is very useful for selecting turmeric genotypes that have the potential to be developed into commercial varieties. Evaluation using multiple measurements has high accuracy. This study aimed to select turmeric genotypes based on differences in agro-morphological traits, identify genotypes by season interactions (GEIs), and select stable and high-yielding turmeric during two seasons. The study was conducted for two growing seasons (Planting Season 1 in January - October 2019 and Planting Season 2 in January - October 2020) using an augmented design. Cluster analysis based on agro-morphological traits was used to select turmeric genotypes based on their proximity. A combined analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to estimate the effect of GEIs on rhizome yield and yield attributes. Rhizome yield evaluation was analyzed using parametric and nonparametric measurements. The results showed that twenty-five turmeric genotypes were selected based on agro-morphological differences. GEIs caused the variation of rhizome yield with a contribution of 34.88%, and yield attributes of 7.04% for weight per plant (WPP), 10.97% for rhizome width (RW), 11.95% for Petiole length (PL), 47.25% for lamina length (LL), and 25.44% for lamina width (LW). The results of parametric and nonparametric measurements selected six genotypes of turmeric into ideal groups, namely G4 (CL-12), G6 (CL-20), G9 (CL-30), G12 (CL-37), G22 (CL-82), and G26 (Cek 1). They can be developed as superior local commodities and used as breeding materials for turmeric plants in the future.
Effects of water parameters on population structure of mud crab from Buntal Mangroves, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia: A GLM analysis
Authors: SHAKAWI ABANG MOHAMMAD HUDZAIFAH ABANG , HASSAN RUHANA , MUSTAPAH DURRAH SYAZWANI
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Shakawi AMHA, Hassan R, Mustapah DS. 2022. Effects of water parameters on population structure of mud crab from Buntal Mangroves, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia: A GLM analysis. Biodiversitas 23: 2580-2585. Buntal Mangroves, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, is an area that is abundant with biological resources but contains minimal biodiversity information. Mud crab fisheries by the locals exist on small scales at Buntal Mangroves, but there is a tendency to overfish due to the increasing demand for this resource. The relationship between the population structure of mud crabs and the environmental factors in Buntal Mangroves has not been explored. Therefore, this study aimed to apply the generalized linear models (GLM) for analyzing the population structure of mud crabs with selected water parameters in Buntal Mangroves. Scylla olivacea (Herbst, 1796) has the highest abundance in Buntal compared to S. tranquebarica (Fabricius, 1798) and other types of mud crab. Three GLM with carapace length, carapace width, and body weight as dependent variables were constructed. These GLMs with gamma-distributed response variables indicated that depth, pH, salinity, and turbidity positively affected body weight, carapace width, and carapace length, while temperature had a negative impact on the dependent variables. The results emphasized the importance of adopting the GLM to describe a relationship where the response variable followed a non-normal distribution. The findings provide a basis for future studies at Buntal Mangroves, not only for conservation purposes but also to support the utilization of this valuable resource sustainably.
Short Communication: Identification of phytochemical constituents of Syzygium aromaticum L. using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and evaluation of antimicrobial activity
Authors: BENMAKHLOUF ZOUBIDA , BENSERRADJ OUAFA , KELLAB RABAH
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Benmakhlouf Z, Benserradj O, Kellab R. 2022. Short Communication: Identification of phytochemical constituents of Syzygium aromaticum L. using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and evaluation of antimicrobial activity. Biodiversitas 23: 2586-2593. Syzygium aromaticum L. is a traditional spice that has various pharmacological activities attributed to its content of bioactive molecules. The purpose of this work is to evaluate phytochemical constituents of S. aromaticum L. extract using gas chromatography coupled spectrometry mass (CG/MS). The number detected of phenolic compounds was 45, which the most abundant being eugenol (54.63%), followed by Phenol,2-metoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-, acetate (eugenol acetate) (21.57%) and caryophyllene (16.71%). In addition, the antimicrobial activity was screened by the paper disc diffusion method for three bacterial strains, (Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853, Salmonella sp. and Staphylococcus aureus 6538) and by the direct contact method on three fungal strains (Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and Candida albicans). The results showed that extract presents an inhibitory activity with all the strains tested. Salmonella sp. is very sensitive (++) to the stock solution (100mg/ml), sensitive (+) to dilutions (50 and 25) mg/ml with inhibition diameters of (16, 12, 10) mm respectively. The other bacterial strains are sensitive (+) only to the stock solution. The results of our experiment confirm that fungi strains: A. niger, A. flavus and C. albicans show a remarkable antifungal activity at 100mg/ml. The result indicated that the extract obtained from dried buds of S. aromaticum could be considered an agent for antibacterial and antifungal in the pharmaceutical field.
Short Communication: Biological control agent for Spodoptera litura on vegetable plants
Authors: DAMIRI NURHAYATI , PUJIASTUTI YULIA , Mulawarman Mulawarman , ASTUTI DESSY TRI , AFRIANI SITI RAKHMI , RAHIM SUPLI EFFENDI
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Damiri N, Pujiastuti Y, Mulawarman, Astuti DT, Afriani SR, Rahim SE. 2022. Short Communication: Biological control agent for Spodoptera litura on vegetable plants. Biodiversitas 23: 2609-2613. This study aimed to assess the population dynamics of Bacillus thuringiensis and its potency as a bio-agent against Spodoptera litura. The field study was conducted in Musi Banyuasin District, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Isolation and exploration of B. thuringiensis were carried out by taking the soil around the roots or rhizosphere of the fruit plants. The results showed that 13 isolates of B. thuringiensis, i.e., 1 isolate from Lansium domesticum (D1), 3 isolates from Artocarpus heterophyllus (N1,2,3), 1 isolate from Averrhoa carambola (B1), 4 isolates from Nephelium lappaceum (R1,2,3,4), 1 isolate from Musa paradisiaca (P1), 1 isolate from Mangifera indica (M1), 1 isolate from Garcinia mangostana (M2) and 1 isolate from Psidium guajava (JB1) were isolated from the rhizosphere of various fruit tree. The screening test results showed that isolates R2 and R3 had the highest toxicity, i.e., 51.14 and 50.77%, respectively, in controlling S. litura on vegetable plants.
Burkholderia cepacia strain IrV1 multi-resistant to copper and dyes isolated from laboratory wastewater effluent
Authors: IRAWATI WAHYU , LINDARTO VALENTINE , PINONTOAN REINHARD , YUWONO TRIWIBOWO , MANGUNSONG FEBRI MANGOMO , SILALAHI DESTYA WATY
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Irawati W, Lindarto V, Pinontoan R, Yuwono T, Mangunsong FM, Silalahi DW. 2022. Burkholderia cepacia strain IrV1 multi-resistant to copper and dyes isolated from laboratory wastewater effluent. Biodiversitas 23: 2614-2620. Copper and dye multi-resistant bacteria may be cultivated to increase the efficiency of waste bioremediation processes. Multi-resistant bacteria can be isolated from waste containing copper and dyes, including laboratory waste. The aims of this study were to: (i) isolate copper-resistant bacteria from wastewater, (ii) determine the multi-resistance of bacteria against copper and dyes, and (iii) observe the ability of bacteria to remove colors methylene blue, basic fuchsin, and Congo red. Selected bacterial isolates were identified based on the 16S rDNA gene. One highly copper resistant bacterial strain IrV, showed resistance to 7 mM CuSO4, 100 ppm methylene blue, 100 ppm basic fuchsin, and 100 ppm Congo red. Based on the 16S rDNA gene sequence, strain IrV belongs to Burkholderia cepacia with 99.86% similarity. The addition of copper on the medium resulted in colony color changes from light yellow to green indicated Cu binding within the cell. Moreover, a clear zone around the colony was observed, suggesting that the strain is capable of decolorizing methylene blue, Congo red, and basic fuchsin dyes. The results thus demonstrate that bacterial strain IrV is multi-resistant to copper and dyes.
Evaluation of growth and yield of upland rice varieties under various shading levels and organic fertilizer concentrations
Authors: SATRIAWAN HALUS , NAZIRAH LAILA , FITRI RINI , ERNAWITA ERNAWITA
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Satriawan H, Nazirah L, Fitri R, Ernawita. 2022. Evaluation of growth and yield of upland rice varieties under various shading levels and organic fertilizer concentrations. Biodiversitas 23: 2655-2662. The present study aimed to reveal the effect of shading treatments and organic fertilizer dosages on the growth and yield of several upland rice varieties. A split-split plot experimental design with 3 factors was used in this study, consisting of shading levels as the main plot (0%, 30%, 60%), organic fertilizer as a sub-plot (0 g/plant, 25 g/plant, 50 g/plant, and 75 g/plant) and upland rice varieties as sub-sub plot (Ciherang, Situ Bagendit, Kabir 07 and Malaysian upland). Parameters observed were plant height and tiller numbers (expressed as area under the curve), panicle number, dry hay weight, grain weight, flowering time, and chlorophyll number. Results showed that shading treatments significantly affected panicle number, grain weight, and dry hay weight (0% and 30% shade showed the highest result with no significant differences; while 60% shades showed the lowest results); varieties are an important determinant in tiller numbers (Malaysian upland, Ciherang, Situ Bagendit and Kabir 07 with 798.33 ±7.76 and 792.71 ± 9.4, 764.38 ±8.75 and 738.33 ± 14.84, consecutively) and panicle numbers (Ciherang, Situ Bagendit, Malaysian upland and Kabir 07 with 46.51 ± 5.97, 45.26 ±5.68, 44.31 ± 5.09, and 41.08 ± 5.92, consecutively); while organic fertilizer dosages significantly affected tiller numbers in which 26 t ha-1 and 8 t.ha-1 were the highest and the lowest tiller number observed, respectively. Shade and variety interaction significantly affected plant height and flowering time, while interactions of varieties and organic fertilizer dosages are significant on tiller number, panicle number, grain weight, and dry hay weight. The highest total chlorophyll number was shown by Situ Bagendit variety (144.44 granules mm-2) at 60% shading level, while Kabir 07 (98.8 granules mm-2) at 30% shading level showed the lowest total chlorophyll number. It can be concluded that organic fertilization significantly affected the growth and production of upland rice varieties compared to shading treatments. Thus, upland rice cultivation under shading conditions is the potential to be developed, particularly with appropriate rice varieties and optimum organic fertilization techniques.
Experimental and numerical investigation of the interaction between blast wave and pre-crack in a defected material: publisher’s note
Authors: Peng Xu , Renshu Yang , Yang Guo , Cheng Chen , Yuantong Zhang
Published: May 2022

This publisher’s note corrects the affiliation section in
Appl. Opt.
58, 9718 (2019)APOPAI0003-693510.1364/AO.58.009718.
Feature and decision-level fusion for schizophrenia detection based on resting-state fMRI data
Authors: Algumaei Ali H. , Algunaid Rami F. , Rushdi Muhammad A. , Yassine Inas A.
Published: May 2022

Mental disorders, especially schizophrenia, still pose a great challenge for diagnosis in early stages. Recently, computer-aided diagnosis techniques based on resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (Rs-fMRI) have been developed to tackle this challenge. In this work, we investigate different decision-level and feature-level fusion schemes for discriminating between schizophrenic and normal subjects. Four types of fMRI features are investigated, namely the regional homogeneity, voxel-mirrored homotopic connectivity, fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations and amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations. Data denoising and preprocessing were first applied, followed by the feature extraction module. Four different feature selection algorithms were applied, and the best discriminative features were selected using the algorithm of feature selection via concave minimization (FSV). Support vector machine classifiers were trained and tested on the COBRE dataset formed of 70 schizophrenic subjects and 70 healthy subjects. The decision-level fusion method outperformed the single-feature-type approaches and achieved a 97.85% accuracy, a 98.33% sensitivity, a 96.83% specificity. Moreover, feature-fusion scheme resulted in a 98.57% accuracy, a 99.71% sensitivity, a 97.66% specificity, and an area under the ROC curve of 0.9984. In general, decision-level and feature-level fusion schemes boosted the performance of schizophrenia detectors based on fMRI features.
Association of C-peptide and lipoprotein(a) as two predictors with cardiometabolic biomarkers in patients with type 2 diabetes in KERCADR population-based study
Authors: Mahmoodi Mohammad Reza , Najafipour Hamid
Published: May 2022

We sought association between serum Lipoprotein(a) and C-Peptide levels as two predictors with cardiometabolic biomarkers in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This nested case-control study was conducted on 253 participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus and control from the second phase of the KERCADR cohort study. The participants were randomly allocated into case and control groups. The quantitative levels of Lipoprotein(a) and C-Peptide were measured by ELISA. Atherogenic indices of plasma were measured. The plasma Atherogenic Index of Plasma significantly decreased (P = 0.002) in case-male participants, and plasma Castelli Risk Index II level significantly increased (P = 0.008) in control-male participants with the highest dichotomy of Lipoprotein(a). The plasma Atherogenic Index of Plasma level in case-female participants significantly increased (P = 0.023) with the highest dichotomy of C-Peptide. Serum C-Peptide level significantly increased (P = 0.010 and P = 0.002, respectively) in control-male participants with the highest dichotomies of Atherogenic Index of Plasma and Castelli Risk Index I. There was a significant association between the highest quartile of C-Peptide and higher anthropometric values in case participants; and higher atherogenic indices of plasma and anthropometric values in control participants. Raised serum C-peptide than raised Lipoprotein(a) can be a prior predictor for cardiometabolic disease risk in healthy participants and patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with increased cardiometabolic biomarkers. Case and control males with general and visceral obesity and case and control females with visceral obesity are exposure to increased C-peptide, respectively. Lipoprotein(a) may be risk independent biomarker for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Reducing raised Lipoprotein(a) levels to less than 30ng/ml with strict control of low density lipoprotein cholesterol would be the best approach to prevent coronary artery disease consequences. It is suggested that a screening system be set up to measure the Lp(a) levels in the community for seemingly healthy people or individuals with one or more cardiometabolic biomarkers.
Blancanieves, Cenicienta, Rapunzel, Caperucita…: de crueles cuentos de los Hermanos Grimm a películas Disney
Authors:   Universidad de Alicante, Valero Cuadra Pino
Published: May 2022

En los últimos tiempos están viendo la luz los estudios que abordan la cuestión de la falta de corrección política de algunos de los referentes de literatura infantil y juvenil. En este artículo pretendemos, sin embargo, abordar el punto de vista contrario a raíz de la publicación en inglés, con el título de The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm: The Complete First Edition, de la primera edición de 1812-1815 de los cuentos de los hermanos Grimm, los famosos Kinder- und Hausmärchen, dos tomos en los que los cuentos se presentaban con toda la crudeza con la que circulaban en Alemania de forma oral, versión inglesa a la que se ha unido la reciente traducción al español de esa misma edición primigenia realizada por Helena Cortés Gabaudan y publicada en 2019 con el título de Los cuentos de los hermanos Grimm tal como nunca te fueron contados. Así, nuestra intención con este trabajo es mostrar la evolución de los cuentos más emblemáticos de esta saga, como Rapunzel, Cenicienta, Caperucita o Blancanieves, desde esa primera versión alemana (ahora también en inglés), pasando por la traducción española de la versión de 1857, ya más suavizada, hasta llegar a las versiones cinematográficas de Disney, que a su vez están siendo revisitadas en la actualidad con películas como Mirror, mirror o Maléfica, reivindicando aspectos oscuros de los cuentos originales.
Ni contigo ni sin ti: la africanidad en el discurso de los militares africanistas (1909-1927)
Authors: Macías Fernández Daniel , Gajate Bajo María
Published: May 2022

Este trabajo pretende poner de manifiesto la relevancia de África y de la población colonizada marroquí en la gestación de la identidad y del imaginario de los africanistas. Para procurar este objetivo, los autores exploran la imagen que los africanistas tuvieron del enemigo; una imagen siempre contradictoria, que conjugaba el esperable odio con algunas dosis de admiración. El artículo plantea, por último, la posibilidad de que la oficialidad colonial experimentara un fenómeno de asimilación discursiva de la africanidad como resultado, en parte, de su prolongado contacto con los magrebís y, en parte, de su lectura darviniana y decadente de la realidad nacional. Gracias al estudio de múltiples testimonios de los protagonistas de las contiendas y desde las premisas de la historiografía militar más volcada en la dimensión cultural de la guerra, se admite, en primer término, la tesis historiográfica de que la población colonizada sufrió un proceso de aculturación. En segundo lugar y, sobre todo, se ahonda en las particularidades del imaginario africanista y, también, en el sentimiento de admiración que estos oficiales experimentaron hacia sus enemigos.
Vermikom feed additive effects on dairy cows' blood and milk parameters
Authors: Sherimova S. K. , Sarsembayeva N. B. , Abdigaliyeva T. B. , Lozowicka B.
Published: May 2022

Background and Aim: Dairy cattle breeding plays a significant role in providing the population with high-quality, reasonably priced goods. The development of this industry and its effectiveness depends on the proper use of available feed products. Feed additives (FAs), as a rule, should compensate for missing elements in the diet. This study aimed to determine the effect of the FA Vermikom on blood parameters, as well as milk physicochemical and mineral composition and yield in lactating dairy cows.

Materials and Methods: A total of 30 Holstein cows, with an average weight of 650±5 kg, were randomly divided into three groups of 10. Over a period of 5 months, each group was fed one of three diets: Mixed main diet without supplements (control), main diet supplemented with 2% Vermikom, and main diet supplemented with 4% Vermikom.

Results: Hematological parameters, productivity, and physicochemical and mineral composition of milk from animals provided the FA Vermikom were higher than those of the control group. In the Vermikom groups, the hemoglobin content was higher by 5.75%, calcium by an average of 10.8%, and total protein by 2.5%. The average daily milk yield was also higher by 8.4% than the control group. Regarding the mineral composition of the milk, the content of calcium, phosphorus, and iron exceeded that of the control on average by 2.9%, 3.4%, and 14.8%, respectively.

Conclusion: We propose introducing 4% Vermikom into the diet of dairy cows based on the study results. Future research will expand our knowledge regarding cows' needs for all recommended nutrients, thereby improving animal productivity and milk quality. The results obtained contribute to further expanding the food base of animal husbandry in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Designing a rabies control mobile application for a community-based rabies surveillance system during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Subrata I Made , Harjana Ngakan Putu Anom , Agustina Kadek Karang , Purnama Sang Gede , Kardiwinata Made Pasek
Published: May 2022

Background and Aim: Rabies remains a public health concern in Indonesia, and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has stymied rabies prevention and control efforts. There is a need to transform the rabies program to be adaptable to pandemic situations to improve program coverage on dog vaccination and rabies surveillance. This study aimed to create a rabies control (RaCon) mobile application for a community-based rabies surveillance system during COVID-19 in Bali, Indonesia.

Materials and Methods: We employ the Design Science Research methodology. Surveillance officers, veterinarians, community leaders, outreach workers, and dog owners participated in a series of offline in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The RaCon prototype was evaluated using the Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ) framework, which included the system's usefulness, information quality, and interface quality. In this study, we used both a qualitative (n=50) and quantitative (n=342) approach.

Results: According to the findings of this study, integrating public health and animal health into the rabies surveillance system are critical to supporting the One Health approach and encouraging community engagement in rabies programs. The RaCon prototype is expected to include features such as pet ownership, case report, news and announcements, nearest vet, health information, outbreak radar, emergency call, and app feedback. The RaCon prototype passed both qualitative and quantitative evaluations, indicating that it could be used to support the rabies surveillance system, particularly in the COVID-19 situation.

Conclusion: The RaCon prototype was accepted by the users and got positive feedback in terms of the system's usefulness, information quality, and interface quality dimension. As a result, this prototype has the potential to be integrated into the rabies surveillance system in Bali, particularly to strengthen the community-based rabies surveillance system. Even though this prototype received positive feedback, this study focuses solely on the design development and evaluation of its user interface. As a result, further development is required before incorporating RaCon into the rabies prevention and control program.
Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Caregivers of Children with Complex and Chronic Conditions
Authors: Greer Molly , Pierce Chelsea
Published: May 2022

In March of 2020 the president of the United States declared a national emergency as COVID-19 transmitted  across the globe. Over 18 months later , the pandemic continues to pose challenges as residents of the world adapt to the ever-changing shuffle of precautions, regulations, and restrictions. During this unprecedented time we have globally learned to expect the unexpected; which has become the norm. Caregivers of Children with Complex and Chronic Conditions wear multiple hats when taking care of their children. They may serve as a nurse, therapist, educational advocate, chauffeur, or personal assistant. Due to the ever changing routines and mandates as a result of the pandemic, parents have become worn down leading to  mental health concerns and caregiver burnout. During the pandemic caused by COVID-19, caregivers of children with unique needs are faced with a new set of challenges
The Poetics of Transformation: Ovid’s Metamorphoses as Thematic Inspiration, Model of Mythologization and Poetic Model in the Poetry of Sándor Weöres
Authors: Bartal Mária
Published: May 2022

The Metamorphoses is one of the most productive and complex intertext in the poetry of Hungarian poet Sándor Weöres. This paper addresses some models of complex rewriting of the Ovidian text in the 1950s, analysing the radical poetic rewriting of the Ovidian metaphors, mythical prosopopeias and the poetic figures of metamorphosis in Weöres’ poetry. The epic mythological poems of that decade (Medeia, Minotauros, Orpheus) connect and contrast fragments of the disparate mythic narratives of the characters. The textual and narrative discontinuity and the mixture of epic, lyric and dramatic discourses allow to read these poems as a simultaneous experiment with transformation and interchange of the dramatic functions of the characters, dissolving and establishing the borders of their identity, testing the capacity of the co-reading of contrasting and distant mythologems. Ovid’s characteristically ironic move from admiring the beauty to a distinctly rapacious love of having, the reciprocity of the distant characters’ narratives and the poetical utilization of the sonority (the metaphorisation of the sound, and the out of control of the own speaking, invoking the voice at the moment it is lost) are very fruitful for the Echo (1954).
Type designation of five Lindley’s names in the Genus Habenaria (Orchidaceae)
Authors: Sulaiman M , Kiruthika K
Published: May 2022

The present study highlights the type designation on 5 species of the genus Habenaria Willd. (Orchidaceae) namely H. cephalotes Lindl., H. heyneana Lindl., H. longicornu Lindl., H. macrostachya Lindl. and H. plantaginea Lindl.
Impact of BNT162b2 primary vaccination and homologous booster on anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgA antibodies in baseline seronegative healthcare workers
Authors: Salvagno Gian Luca , Henry Brandon M. , Pighi Laura , De Nitto Simone , Lippi Giuseppe
Published: May 2022

Objectives

We investigated here the response of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgA antibodies to BNT162b2 primary vaccination followed by administration of a homologous booster dose in baseline seronegative healthcare workers.

Methods

The study population included 69 healthy recipients of primary BNT162b2 vaccination (two doses) followed by administration of a single homologous booster after 8 months. Blood samples were collected throughout the study, starting before the first vaccine dose, up to 1 month after the booster. The serum levels of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgA were assayed with Euroimmun Anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike S1 ELISA IgA.

Results

A first peak of serum anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgA was seen 1 month after the second BNT162b2 dose, after which values gradually declined, with stabilization after 6 months. The BNT162b2 booster (third dose) elicited a second peak, comparable to that observed 1 month after the second dose (p=0.100). Highly significant correlation was found between pre- and post-booster anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgA serum values (r=0.41; p<0.001), whilst no significant correlation was observed with age (r=0.10; p=0.416) or sex (r=0.04; p=0.729). The rate of SARS-CoV-2 IgA seropositive recipients increased from 0% before vaccination to 80 and 97% after the first and second vaccine dose, but then declined becoming 74% at 3 months and 54% at 6 months, respectively, after which stabilization was reached. The BNT162b2 booster dose restored the seropositivity rate to 99%.

Conclusions

These results support the suggestion that vaccine boosters may be advisable after 3 months from primary vaccination to restore IgA to protective levels, especially in those at higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and complications.
Damage self-sensing and strain monitoring of glass-reinforced epoxy composite impregnated with graphene nanoplatelet and multiwalled carbon nanotubes
Authors: Ahmad Mohammad Asraf Alif , Mohd Jamir Mohd Ridzuan , Abdul Majid Mohd Shukry , Refaai Mohamad Reda A. , Meng Cheng Ee , Abu Bakar Maslinda
Published: May 2022

The damage self-sensing and strain monitoring of glass-reinforced epoxy composites impregnated with graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were investigated. Hand lay-up and vacuum bagging methods were used to fabricate the composite. Mechanical stirrer, high shear mixer, and ultrasonic probe were used to mix the nanofiller and epoxy. The loadings of the nanofiller used were 0.5, 1.5, 3, and 5 wt%. The specimens were tested using in situ electromechanical measurements under mechanical tests. The results show that the type and weight content of the nanofiller affect the electrical properties, damage self-sensing behaviour, and mechanical properties of the composites. The electrical conductivity of the GNP-glass and MWCNT-glass composites increased with nanofiller content. The tensile and flexural strengths of the composite improved with the addition of GNP and MWCNT nanofillers from 0.5 to 3 wt%. The 3 wt% nanofiller loading for GNP and MWCNT produces better mechanical–electrical performance. Field emission scanning electron microscopy revealed the dispersion of GNP and MWCNT nanofillers in the composites.
Foregone Healthcare: A Secondary Analysis of Survey Data on the Experiences of a Sample of Transgender and Non-Binary in Nova Scotians
Authors: Middleton Kari , Gahagan Jacqueline
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Previous international research has identified transgender and non-binary populations have poor health outcomes, due in part to foregone healthcare.Objective: This study focuses on examining the healthcare challenges in accessing gender-affirming care among a sample of transgender and non-binary Nova Scotians, and how these experiences may contribute to foregone healthcare.Methods: This research utilized secondary data analysis of a subset of data from an existing province-wide online survey was conducted of transgender and non-binary Nova Scotians. The methodology of this study employs both descriptive statistics and thematic analysis of close-ended and open-ended survey response categories. The socioecological model was used as the conceptual framework to describe the various levels of influence contributing to foregone healthcare among this population.Results: Three main themes emerged from the data, including fear of discrimination leading to decreased quality of care, poor availability of transgender and non-binary specific health services, and perceived or actual low levels of cultural competency among healthcare providers.Conclusion/Discussion: These factors contributed to foregone healthcare within this population which in turn led to a number of recommendations to improve patient-provider interactions. Specifically, we recommend additional resources and training for health care providers and trainees to improve their cultural competency in providing gender-affirming care.
Signs of Coloniality in Brazilian Communicational Approaches: the first quadrennium of the papers from the proceedings of Compós (2000-2003)
Authors: Salgado Tiago Barcelos Pereira , Mattos Maria Ângela
Published: May 2022

Abstract This article investigates the extent to which signs of modern European and North American coloniality are present in the field of Communication in Brazil. It considers that there is coloniality of Latin American knowledge, delimited in Brazilian communicational approaches, elaborated and systematized in the papers from the proceedings of the first Compós quadrennium (2000-2003), a period not studied in other papers. The event is one of the main events in the country. The investigation considers, above all, the nationality category, as well as the authors’ genders and their skin color, which reverberate such coloniality. The analysis of the manually collected data was carried out using R programming language and paid attention to the most cited works and authors for each category. The results show the prevalence of European and North American white male authors in such references.
Indícios de colonialidade nas abordagens comunicacionais brasileiras: o primeiro quadriênio dos anais do Encontro Compós (2000-2003)
Authors: Salgado Tiago Barcelos Pereira , Mattos Maria Ângela
Published: May 2022

Resumo O artigo investiga em que medida indícios da colonialidade moderna europeia ocidental e norte-americana se fazem presentes na área de Comunicação no Brasil. O trabalho considera que há colonialidade do saber latino-americano, delimitado nas abordagens comunicacionais brasileiras, elaboradas e sistematizadas nos anais do primeiro quadriênio (2000-2003) do Encontro Compós, período não estudado por outros trabalhos. O evento é um dos principais da área no país. A investigação considera, sobretudo, a categoria de nacionalidade, bem como o gênero e a cor da pele das autorias, que reverberam tal colonialidade. A análise dos dados, coletados manualmente, foi feita por meio da linguagem de programação R e atentou para obras e autores/as mais citados/as, conforme as categorias. Os resultados evidenciam a prevalência de referências de autores brancos, europeus e norte-americanos.
A campanha negativa como estratégia eleitoral na perspectiva dos consultores políticos: quem atacar, quando atacar e como atacar
Authors: Borba Felipe , Vasconcellos Fábio
Published: May 2022

Resumo Este artigo analisa a propaganda negativa como estratégia eleitoral. O objetivo é avaliar três questões básicas: quem atacar, quando atacar e de que maneira atacar. Para isso, aplicamos um survey a um grupo de consultores políticos brasileiros a fim de verificar como o uso da estratégia varia de acordo com as circunstâncias. Os resultados indicam que ataques ao adversário devem ser usados na parte final da campanha, tendo como foco suas propostas e, preferencialmente, via redes sociais. A decisão sobre quem atacar é influenciada pela expectativa de vitória e posicionamento nas pesquisas, mas mudanças nas intenções de voto modificam o alvo dos ataques e a intensidade com que a propaganda negativa deve ser usada.
Independent risk factors for seizures in critically ill patients on continuous EEG
Authors: Naves Pedro V.F. , Caboclo Luis O.
Published: May 2022

Objective. The objective of this study was to characterize the independent risk factors for seizures in critically ill patients monitored with continuous EEG (cEEG).

Methods. We retrospectively investigated variables associated with cEEG seizures, first in the entire cohort of 156 patients and, subsequently, in the subgroup without seizures in the first 30 minutes of monitoring.

Results. Seizures were observed in 19.2% of recordings, and in 50% of these, seizures occurred in the first 30 minutes. In the entire cohort, epilepsy, acute seizures prior to cEEG, interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs), lateralized periodic discharges (LPDs), and brief potentially ictal rhythmic discharges (BIRDs) were associated with a higher incidence of cEEG seizures, whereas coma, intravenous anaesthetic drugs, and generalized periodic discharges (GPDs) were associated with a lower incidence of seizures. On multivariate analysis, this association was maintained for acute seizures before cEEG (OR: 5.92) and IEDs (OR: 6.81). Excluding patients with seizures at the beginning of monitoring, acute seizures before cEEG, IEDs, LPDs, and BIRDs were associated with an increased risk of seizures. The presence of IEDs or LPDs in the first 30 minutes was associated with a 4.14‐fold greater chance of seizures on cEEG. On multivariate analysis, acute seizures prior to recording (OR 7.29) and LPDs (OR: 5.38) remained associated with seizures on cEEG. Due to the sample size, BIRDs were not included in multivariate models.

Significance. Acute seizures prior to monitoring, IEDs, LPDs and BIRDs are important risk factors for cEEG seizures in critically ill patients.
Dacrystic seizures in MRI‐negative patients
Authors: Espino Poul H. , Burneo Jorge G.
Published: May 2022

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