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Preliminary analysis of emulsion-based formulations containing pumpkin seed oil and hemp seed oil for internal use
Authors: Anicescu Maria-Cristina , Dinu-Pirvu Cristina-Elena , Ghica Mihaela Violeta , Anuta Valentina , Prisada Razvan Mihai , Talianu Marina-Theodora , Popa Lacramioara
Published: December 2020

With a long tradition in pharmaceutical design, emulsions are functional formulations that can maintain their adaptive power connected with the new formulation requirements. Hence, this study proposed preliminary assays concerning the obtaining of natural emulsions for oral administration, incorporating pumpkin seed oil and hemp seed oil as oil phases, with lecithin as emulsifying agent. Using emulsification method, O/W and W/O emulsions were prepared and characterized from a stability point of view considering organoleptic parameters, conductivity properties followed by an extensive superficial analysis by fitting two different goniometric approaches like contact angle and pendant drop models. The emulsions obtained were stable, homogeneous, their properties being reflected by composition. Conductivity values confirmed the type of emulsions, completing their profile. Superficial analysis revealed that lecithin can sustain a proper stability due to a variation of surface tension values around 25 mN/m. The mean contact angle values ranging between 31.87±0.51° and 44.01±5.48° defined an adequate wettability, being correlated with the internal structure. To conclude, this preliminary study offered important data concerning the stability of some emulsions for oral delivery, accessing natural biocompatible components. On this way, it can be created multifunctional systems with nutritional value, but also special vehicles designed for drug delivery.
Oil glands number and oil glands diameters of Thymbra spicata var. Spicata L. leaves
Authors: Kaya Durmus Alpaslan , Ayanoglu Filiz
Published: December 2020

In the study, a genetic pool was created with plant samples taken from the locations where the Thymbra spicata var. spicata L. plant, which is culturally and economically important, grows densely in the province of Hatay. Plants were propagated with cuttings taken from these single plants. 213 plants were collected from 68 different locations for the genetic pool. The leaves of the plants in this gene pool were examined in terms of the number of essential oil glands per unit area and the diameter of the essential oil glands. The number of glands per unit area in plant leaves showed a wide variation and ranged from 5.61 to 56.04 pieces/mm². The diameters of the oil glands varied between 75.40 - 112.86 µm and the average diameter was determined as 94.09 µm. In the study, it was determined that some plants with low essential oil ratios such as Z144 and Z158 also have low oil glands number and oil glands diameter. It would be appropriate to evaluate these values obtained as preliminary knowledge together with future ontogenetic variability studies.
Complexes based on collagen and keratin for applications in agriculture
Authors: Niculescu Mihaela-Doina , Enascuta Cristina Emanuela , Stanca Maria , Gaidau Carmen Cornelia , Alexe Cosmin , Gidea Mihai , Becheritu Marius
Published: December 2020

In the circular economy context, the use of proteins from collagen and keratin by-products of leather industry to obtain products for agriculture serves to reduce the carbon footprint generated from industry by reducing the amount of chemical synthesis products administered in agricultural technologies. This paper presents complexes based on collagen and keratin extracts obtained from by-products of the leather industry and their characterization. Thermal and chemical-enzymatic hydrolysis of semi-processed leather and degreased wool by-products was performed for protein extraction. Complexes were obtained by addition and crosslinking with active principles and vegetable tannins to collagen and keratin extracts. The characterization of complexes was performed based on the results of analytical investigations by physico-chemical methods: volumetry, potentiometry, IR spectroscopy, Dynamic Light Scattering and Texture Analysis. It has been found that collagen and keratin extracts contain sufficient proportions of small and medium size components size, of the order of 1-100 nm and of 100-1000 nm, specific for free amino acids and small oligopeptides with a role in bio stimulating seed germination, but also contain large size components, over 1000 nm, in considerable proportions, which provide the adhesive and film-forming properties, with a role in foliar application and retarded release of amino acids.
Isolation and characterization of fungal and bacterial proteolytic strains from chrome shavings
Authors: Ferdes Mariana , Constantinescu Rodica Roxana
Published: December 2020

The chrome shavings waste obtained as a result of the leather finishing process accumulates in a large volume in tanneries and represent a major problem for the environment. This waste are particularly resistant to attack of microorganisms, due to the significant concentration of chromium and are thus difficult to degrade. In this study, chrome shavings were analyzed microbiologically by determining the total number of germs and the number of yeasts and molds on specific culture media. Several bacterial and fungal strains were isolated from the cultures in Petri dishes, after the growth of the colonies. These strains were characterized in terms of the production of proteolytic enzymes, by a method of screening on the media with casein, which allows the determination of proteolytic indices of microorganisms. As a result of the tests performed, five bacterial strains probably belonging to the genus Bacillus and two fungal strains from the genera Penicillium and Cladosporium were selected.
Synthesis of polyurethanes with low volatile organic compounds content for upholstery and automotive articles
Authors: Bacardit Anna , Sorolla Silvia , Casas Concepcio , Olle Lluis , Conde Mireia
Published: December 2020

The manufacture of upholstery and automotive articles is linked to the release of Volatile Organic Compounds (hereinafter VOCs) during their manufacture, which have short and long-term effects on the health of users and the environment. In the leather sector, around 40 kg of VOCs are generated per 1000 kg of raw skin. This research work has focused on the synthesis of new and more sustainable urethane-based polymers that, in turn, allow the quality requirements of the finish to be met, which vary depending on the leather article manufactured. The main objective of the study is to minimize the content of VOCs in the different aliphatic polyurethanes synthesized in a pilot-scale reactor, making small modifications to the synthesis formulations. The synthesis route developed is based on the preparation of polymers of ionomeric polyurethanes and their subsequent dispersion in water. In the synthesis processes developed, the content of coalescing solvents and neutralizing agents, which directly contribute to the concentration of VOCs of the urethane polymers, is eliminated and / or minimized as much as possible. The new urethane-based polymers obtained have been analyzed according to the parameters of pH, viscosity, density and percentage of solids in the resin. Likewise, organoleptic tests (color, transparency, hardness, touch and tacking) and physical tests (tensile strength, water absorption, hardness and color change at 100°C for 24 hours) have been carried out on the film corresponding to each synthesized polyurethane resin. These products will be introduced in finishing formulations designed to obtain high-performance upholstery and automotive leather with minimal impact in terms of VOC content at the pilot level. Tests of fastness and physical resistance have been carried out to evaluate the performance of these leathers.
Application of Openpose algorithm to detect consumer behavior in store
Authors: Li Jingjing , Zeng Jie , Hou Keyu , Zhou Jin , Wang Rui
Published: December 2020

Due to the importance of offline consumer behavior, more and more people had begun to study consumer behavior in store. In offline consumer behavior research, the application of video analysis technology was the most direct and convenient. Recognizing human posture was a key technology in video analysis. The OpenPose algorithm was one of the advantageous technologies that could accurately recognize multi-person poses in different environments in real time, so we used it innovatively to study consumer behavior in store. We hope to develop the potential of this application in the research of consumer behavior in store in the footwear retail industry by the technical advantages of the OpenPose algorithm. In our study, we first used an OpenPose algorithm to estimate multi-person pose and detection behavior, and then processed and recognized the videos collected in the store. We collected a week's surveillance video of a Red Dragonfly offline store from July 10 to July 16, 2020 in China. The specific process was to calibrate the area in the selected camera screen, then the algorithm performs identification and detection, and finally output in-store consumption Behavioral data. Our research results not only verified the feasibility of this application in offline retailing stores, but the data results also indicated that consumers tend to enter the store from the right, staying concentrated in the middle and back of the store. These results may be affected by the store space, product display, and staff guidance and reception.
Horse paws as raw material for fur industry
Authors: Radnaeva Vera , Shalbuev Dmitry , Sovetkin Nikolay , Gaanbaatar Khurelsukh , Khosbayar Solongo , Dashdorj Suvda , Alekhina Victoriy
Published: December 2020

Horse skin is used for processing various types of skin. However, paws of horse skin are not used as fur raw material. Usually they are burned or sent to landfills and may cause infectious diseases. It is possible to minimize negative impact on the environment by converting this waste into fur raw material. In cold regions of Russia high fur boots made of cattle and deer paws are very popular. The aim of the research is to study the possibility of using paws of horse skin as raw material for fur industry. Processing of horse paws based on well-known leather and fur processing technologies lead to semi-finished product characterized by increased stiffness and uneven properties on different skin parts. Such semi-finished product was not suitable for high fur boots manufacture. The aim of the research is to work out a new technology and study chemical and physico-mechanical properties. In the work various treatment options for horse paws and their properties are investigated: moisture content, amount of minerals and chromium oxide, pH of the aqueous extract, tensile strength, elongation at a voltage of 10 MPa, and stiffness are determined. The possibility of transferring horse paws from municipal solid waste into fur raw material is shown.
Theoretical and practical aspects of the design phase for a single skin textile wing
Authors: Salistean Adrian , Mihai Carmen , Toma Doina , Olaru Sabina
Published: December 2020

This paper depicts the early phase in the research development for an integrated support system tailored for emergency response actions and remote sensing. The support system is envisioned as an integrated Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) system that consists of one or more ultralight multifunctional aerial units with a configuration that can be adapted to the nature of the intervention: monitoring, mapping, observation and logistics etc. These aerial units comprise of para-motor type UAVs that use textile paraglider wings of a special design. The paper summarizes the basic materials used in the construction of parachutes, as well as it depicts the design phase for the main material used on the wing construction. Starting from wing airfoil and materials selection, a design phase is ongoing for a single sail paraglider wing that can meet the operational demands for emergency response situations. The wing is designed mainly to have an easy handling and to have a predictable deployment at all times. The entire system and the aerial units are designed with increased modularity in order to be tailored for specific operational requirements of the intervention. A numerical model is under development and rigorous testing to validate the theoretical aspects and the design choices.
Developing Integrated Green Supply Chain Drivers and Barriers Framework for Green Supply Chain Adoption, MENA Region
Authors: Hanna Hany , Xirouchakis Paul , Rentizelas Athanasios
Published: December 2020

Recently, corporate environmental practice such as Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) and green innovation appears as a novel organized environmental practice for manufacturing companies to handle the increasing environmental issues. The aim of this paper is to assess the level of adoption of GSCM and green practices through proposing framework. A total of 123 responses from industrial sector of the Middle East companies were collected from mail questionnaire. The results showed industrial sector of the Middle East manufacturing companies are in trial adoption stage for both GSCM practices. Internal environmental management practice of GSCM practices are relatively high adopted in industrial sector. Meanwhile, most of all green innovation practices are heavily implemented in MENA region companies. This paper empirically attempts to provide understanding and new insights for sustainability management area where GSCM and green innovation practices are important to improve organizational environmental performance, which can directly offer great benefits for both researchers and practitioners.
Start-up investment for a sheep wool processing line
Authors: Opris Mircea Constantin , Deselnicu Dana Corina
Published: December 2020

Sheep wool has been a resource we had access to for a very long time and it is widely used on large scale. It has remarkable properties of which people can take benefit from in many ways. After processing the sheep wool by using special machinery, it provides various applications in different industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, textiles, and fabrics. The main objective of this research is the analysis of a sheep wool processing line and the estimated start-up investment for this type of business in Romania. In this paper, the wool processing line was depicted, the necessary equipment was analyzed, and the total cost of investment was calculated, in order to conclude on the feasibility of the investment. The results of this research paper are taking into consideration the full value of the sheep wool and the profit that can be generated by processing it, as well as providing relevant data regarding time and costs of starting a business in Romania, analyzing the sustainability and profitability of the raw material that can be found in Romania. Sheep wool is a high potency raw material for multiple industries, and it can provide a big margin for obtaining profit by processing it.
Fostering advanced textile centers through e-learning in Morocco and Jordan
Authors: Aileni Raluca Maria , Chiriac Laura , Radulescu Razvan Ion
Published: December 2020

This paper presents some aspects of the need for training and EU best practices and success stories replication to target countries (Morocco and Jordan) in order to establish or upgrade the advanced textile centers. Overall, the proposed teaching and e-learning methods and the aspects of the need for training and EU best practices implementation and success stories replication to target countries (Morocco and Jordan) in order to establish or upgrade the advanced textile centers are essential for higher education organizations involved. In the framework of the FOSTEX Erasmus+ project were identified the best practices across Europe with high potential for being transferrable to the partner countries (Morocco and Jordan) including aspects concerning learning, teaching (courses), dissemination, quality testing, international standardization, equipment, and research projects. We can conclude that the interest of the partners is focused on polymers, protective clothing tests, colour management, product certification, international accreditation, environmental impact (Reach Legislation), colour fastness, washing fastness, and physico-mechanical investigation.
DIAGNOSIS FILARIASIS BERDASAR HAPUSAN DARAH TEPI
Authors: Malewa H. I. , . Prihatini
Published: December 2020

Filariasis is a disease group affecting humans and animals caused by nematode parasites of the order Filariidae, commonly calledfilariae. Filarial parasites may be classified according to the habitat of the adult worms in the vertebral host. the lymphatic groupincludes Wucheria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and Brugia timori. the cutaneous group includes Loa-loa, onchocerca volvulus, andMansonella streptocerca. the body cavity group includes Mansonella perstans and Mansonella ozzardi. these parasites are transmittedto humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Clinical findings vary from asymptomatic until severe, depending on geography,parasite species, immune response and intensity of the infection A 19-years-old Javanese woman, presented with oedema on right legs.She has been suffering from oedema on right leg since she was 7-years-old. Physical examination showed elephantiasis on the right leg.Early, the patient had swelling in right inguinal area spreading into her right leg. the oedema was persistent and become larger untilnow. there was no fever and pain. She had history living in South Borneo when she was 1 until 4 years old. She did not receive anymedication before. Laboratory examination showed no abnormality both of complete blood count and clinical chemistry. From thin bloodsmear examination many forms of microfilariae were found. the data showed manifestation of filariasis in the blood.
DIFFERENTIAL CELL COUNT AS DIAGNOSTIC AND PROGNOSTIC MARKER OF ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Authors: Anita Sri , Kurniawan Liong Boy , Muhadi Darwati
Published: December 2020

Myocardial infarction is a necrosis of myocardial cells due to lack of blood and oxygen supply caused by obstruction of coronary arteries, mostly due to atherosclerosis processes. Increased inflammatory marker level is associated with poor cardiovascular prognosis. This study was aimed to know whether leukocytes count, differential cell count and the Ratio of Neutrophils-Lymphocytes (RNL) could distinguish between types of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) and to evaluate its correlation with mortality. This was a cross-sectional retrospective study using medical records patients which were diagnosed as AMI by clinicians in Cardiac Centre of the Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital during the period of April 1st, 2015 - May 31st, 2016. Statistical analysis used the Mann-Whitney and Chi-Square test, p<0.05 was considered as significant. The total subjects were 435 patients divided into 289 ST- Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) and 146 Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI). There were significant differences in that mean of leukocytes, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils counts and RNL between STEMI and NSTEMI (p <0.05). Significant differences were also found in leukocyte, neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, basophils and RNL mean between those who died and survived (p <0.05) and a significant correlation between increased leukocytes, neutrophils, basophils counts with mortality (p <0.05). In conclusion, the number of leukocytes and leukocyte count can be used as diagnostic markers of AMI between STEMI and NSTEMI, as well as prognostic markers among patients who died and survived. Routine blood sampling cohort studies in patients with AMI can avoid the bias of the results obtained.
Congenital Hypothyroidism: Incidence, Etiology and Laboratory Screening
Authors: Kurniawan Liong Boy
Published: December 2020

Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition resulting from a deficiency of thyroid hormone in newborns. Congenital hypothyroidism has no specific signs and symptoms at birth. It may lead to severe mental retardation and growth, and developmental disorders. Therefore, it is essential to perform newborn laboratory screening tests for prompt diagnosis and treatment to minimize the sequels. Laboratory screening tests are performed by taking prick blood from the heel of newborn and testing either TSH or T4 or both of them. Currently, the congenital hypothyroidism screening is not mandatory in Indonesia, but some multicentered screening programs have been performed. In Indonesia, a TSH level above 20 µU/mL is used as a cutoff that needs a confirmatory test using serum samples to confirm congenital hypothyroidism diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is established, prompt treatment and laboratory monitoring are needed for a better outcome.
Cytokines, Autoantibodies, and Complements in Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients from Javanese Population
Authors: Yuliasih Yuliasih , Rahmawati Lita Diah , Amrita Putu Ayu Niken , Widyaningrum Setiati , Kriswanto Dodi
Published: December 2020

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that has various clinical manifestations. The SLE pathogenesis involves both innate and adaptive immunological components. The system is essentially determined by genetic factors that control certain clinical and serological manifestations. Genetic traits that determine the roles of cytokines, autoantibodies, and complements in SLE vary among ethnicities. The roles of TNF-Î±, IL-6, anti-C1q, anti-dsDNA, C3, and C4 towards SLE activity need to be evaluated in the Javanese population. This study aimed to determine the correlation of TNF-Î±, IL-6, anti-C1q antibodies, anti-dsDNA, C3, and C4 with SLE activity. Forty SLE patients were diagnosed based on the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria. Disease activity was measured by the Systemic Lupus Activity Measure (SLAM) index. TNF-Î±, IL-6, Anti-C1q, and anti-dsDNA levels were measured by ELISA, while MINIMEPH measured C3 and C4. Thirty-nine female and one male patient with SLE were diagnosed according to ACR criteria. The mean of SLAM score, anti-dsDNA, C3, and C4 levels was 20.98±6.7, 224.96±298.6, 68.70±37.08 mg/dL, and 18.75±10.69 mg/dL, respectively. Spearman's correlation test showed a positive correlation between TNF-Î± (r = 0.971, p<0.001), IL-6 (r=0.835, p<0.001), anti-C1q (r=0.399, p=0.01), and disease activity (SLAM score) by using. The linear regression test for TNF-Î±, IL-6, anti-C1q, and SLAM showed the strongest association for TNF-Î± (r=0.891, p<0.000). TNF-Î±, IL-6, and anti-C1q were correlated to disease activity in SLE patients from the Javanese population.
The Association of Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein and Vitamin D Level with Serum Calcium Ion in Acute Leukemia Patients
Authors: Wiendayanthi Niniek , Pramudianti MI. Diah , Hadisuparto Yuwono
Published: December 2020

Acute leukemia is bone marrow clonal cell malignancy. One of its complications is hypercalcemia. Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein (PTHrP) activities involve the regulation of Calcium (Ca) metabolism. Vitamin D is a steroid involved in Ca homeostasis and bone mineralization. This study aimed to analyze PTHrP and vitamin D levels with serum calcium ion in acute leukemia. A cross-sectional study was performed in Clinical Pathology Dr. Moewardi General Hospital Surakarta between July and August 2019, consisting of 41 subjects with new acute leukemia who were diagnosed based on bone marrow puncture and or immunophenotyping result. The cut-off value of Ca ion serum and PTHrP level were determined with a Receiver Operating Curve (ROC). The data were analyzed with a 2x2 table, followed by multivariate logistic regression analysis, and p<0.05 was considered significant. Statistical analysis showed the median age of 25 (2-68) years, 23 (56.10%) ALL, and 18 (43.90%) non-ALL patients. The median of Ca ion and PTHrP were 1.08 (0.84-1.21) mmol/l and 307.52 (20.77-1104.26) pg/mL, respectively. The mean level of vitamin D was 26.45±11.40 ng/mL. Bivariate analysis showed that PTHrP levels â‰¥ 110.09 pg/mL and vitamin D â‰¥ 20 ng/mL were related to serum Ca ion â‰¥ 1.07 mmol/l (PR 4.675; 95% CI: 1.211-18.041; p=0.021 and PR 5.143; 95% CI: 1.279-20.677; p=0.017). Multivariate analysis showed that PTHrP â‰¥ 110.09 pg/mL and vitamin D â‰¥ 20 ng/mL were associated with serum Ca ion â‰¥1.07 mmol/l. There was a significant association between PTHrP, vitamin D level, and serum Ca ion in acute leukemia patients.
Comparison of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Authors: Rahmafindari Mirna , Anniwati Leonita , Aminuddin Muh. , Marpaung Ferdy R.
Published: December 2020

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with cardiovascular disease, one of, which is an Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). Some studies provide varying results, the 25 (OH)D levels, which can cause acute coronary syndrome is still controversial. This was an observational analytical study with a cross-sectional design. Samples were collected during April-September 2019 from the Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya. Patients with the acute coronary syndrome (70 persons) consisted of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI), Unstable Angina (UA) were measured for 25 (OH)D and the differences in levels of 25 (OH)D between groups. Examination of 25 (OH)D used a competitive antibody method chemiluminescence immunoassay. There were different levels of 25 (OH)D patients with ACS versus healthy persons, p=0.0001. There was no difference in levels of 25 (OH)D in UA patients versus healthy persons, p=0.925. Acute coronary syndrome patients had higher 25 (OH)D levels than healthy persons, so it seemed that vitamin D did not play an essential role in the occurrence of ACS based on this study. This study showed that there were significant differences between 25 (OH)D levels in STEMI and healthy persons, NSTEMI and healthy persons, STEMI and NSTEMI, STEMI and UA, NSTEMI and UA. In the UA group and healthy persons, no statistically significant differences were found.
AST, ALT and Albumin Level in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients with and without Complications of Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: Maulidia Viky Nafi'ah Rahma , Wardhani Puspa , Setyoboedi Bagus
Published: December 2020

Complications of Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) infection are liver cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), and albumin may be used as indicators of hepatocyte damage. This study aimed to determine differences between AST, ALT, and albumin in CHB patients without complications with CHB patients with cirrhosis and HCC complications. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in March-May 2019 on 62 CHB patients with or without cirrhosis or HCC complications using the total sampling method. AST and ALT were calculated using the Siemens Dimension device and IFCC method. The data were analyzed using independent samples T-test Albumin in CHB patients without complications was higher than CHB patients who had complications of liver cirrhosis (p=0.002). The AST and ALT were not significantly different. Aspartate aminotransferase in CHB with cirrhosis complications differed from CHB patients who had HCC complications (p=0.015), however, not different in ALT and albumin. Aspartate aminotransferase, ALT, and albumin in CHB patients without complications were different from those with HCC complications. Albumin in CHB patients without complications was different from CHB patients with cirrhosis complications. Aspartate aminotransferase in CHB patients with cirrhosis complications was different from CHB patients who had HCC complications. As a result of these differences, an integrated approach to intervening liver damage may be needed to prevent the progression of the disease from becoming more severe.
The Difference of Lymphocyte, hs-CRP, and Electroencephalogram with and without Simvastatin in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Batubara Chairil Amin , Rambe Aldy Safruddin , Arto Nindia Sugih
Published: December 2020

Mortality and morbidity due to stroke rank the highest in Indonesia (15.4%), and most types of stroke are ischemic (87%). Inflammation has a role in the pathophysiology of both ischemic stroke and also inhibits acute symptomatic epileptic seizures (3-6%) in the first 7 days after stroke. Statins have been used for the treatment of dyslipidemia in stroke patients. Some studies showed that statins reduced the inflammatory response after a stroke and prevented the recovery of epileptic seizures. This study aimed to determine the differences in lymphocytes, hs-CRP, Electroencephalogram (EEG) with and without Simvastatin in acute ischemic stroke. This research was an experimental study with a double-blind, randomized control trial design consisting of two groups, a group given Simvastatin 20 mg/day, and a group given a placebo for seven days. The difference in lymphocytes, hs-CRP, EEG, and epileptic seizures between the two groups were then analyzed. The sample was 26 people, consisting of 17 (65.4%) males and 9 (34.6%) females with an average age of 59±5.8 years. Chi-Square and Fisher's test showed a significant difference in hs-CRP (p=0.005) and epileptic seizures (p=0.015), but no significant difference in lymphocytes (p=0.336) and EEG (p=0.42) between groups given Simvastatin 20 mg/day and those given placebo. There was a significant difference in hs-CRP and epileptic seizures, but no significant difference in lymphocyte count and EEG between the two groups with and without Simvastatin administration.
Analysis of Endocan Levels in Hypertensive Patients as Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Jamal Suryani , Bahrun Uleng , Samad Ibrahim Abdul , Mangarengi Fitriani , Kasim Hasyim , Patellongi Ilham Jaya
Published: December 2020

This study aimed to analyze endocan levels as a marker of endothelial dysfunction in the control group, patients withstage I hypertension, stage II hypertension, and patients with end-stage renal disease. Endocan levels were measured withESM-1 (endocan) kit by Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method. This study used a cross-sectional methodand was conducted in Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital, Makassar and Hasanuddin University Hospital from Septemberto October 2017. There were 83 samples in this study, consisting of 12 samples in the control group, 22 samples of stage Ihypertension, 28 samples of stage II hypertension, and 21 samples of end-stage renal disease aged 20-90 years old. Thisstudy showed significantly higher endocan levels in patients with stage II hypertension and end-stage renal disease(p< 0.05). Endocan levels were significantly higher (p<0.05) in patients with end-stage renal disease compared with thecontrol group and patients with stage I hypertension; but not significantly higher (p > 0.05) compared to patients with stageII hypertension. Also, the median of endocan levels in patients with the end-stage renal disease was higher (309,850 ng/L)compared to patients with stage II hypertension (273,050 ng/L).
Analysis of Pre-and Post-operative Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio in Acute Kidney Injury After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
Authors: Cabuslay Lonasis , AT Lopa , SY Wibawa , DE Rauf
Published: December 2020

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) remains a common complication of post-operative Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)related to high morbidity and mortality. Systemic inflammation has been known as a part of the pathogenesis of acute kidneyinjury. This study aimed to analyze the Neutrophil Lymphocyte (N/L) ratio and Platelet Lymphocyte (P/L) ratio in post-operativeAKI. This research was a retrospective study involving 76 patients who underwent CABG surgery in Dr. Wahidin SudirohusodoCentral Hospital, Makassar, between January 2015 and May 2019. The diagnosis of AKI was based on Kidney Disease ImprovingGlobal Outcomes (KDIGO) 2012 criteria. The N/L ratio and P/L ratio were calculated respectively as a neutrophil count ratio tolymphocyte count and platelet count to lymphocyte count. Twenty-five (32.9%) patients developed AKI in the first 48 hours ofthe post-operative period. There was no difference in pre-operative N/L ratio and the P/L ratio between AKI and non-AKIgroups (p > 0.05). Both ratios increased after surgery and were significantly different between the two groups with higher meanratio in non-AKI (16.93±9.16 vs. 21.86±11.13, p=0.040 and 239,24±184,36 vs. 314,49±143,73, p=0.011). Both pre-operativeand post-operative N/L ratio and P/L ratio could not distinguish AKI after CABG.
Serum Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-ÎºÎ² Ligand and Osteoprotegerin Levels and Ratio in Correlation with Bone Mineral Density
Authors: Aulia Fauqa Arinil , Utami Sri Lestari , Anniwati Leonita , Mudjanarko Sony Wibisono , Marpaung Ferdy Royland
Published: December 2020

Osteoporosis is a disorder represented by manifestations of low bone mass, decreased bone tissue, and disrupted bonemicroarchitecture. The diagnosis of osteoporosis so far has been based on fracture manifestations after minimal trauma orby detecting low Bone Mineral Density (BMD). Measurement of Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-ÎºÎ² Ligand (RANKL)and Osteoprotegerin (OPG) levels has opened the discourse of a more specific assessment of osteoblast and osteoclastregulation. The RANKL/OPG ratio can represent resorption and bone formation more significantly when correlated withBMD features. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between serum RANKL and OPG levels and ratio with BMD. A totalof 58 post-menopausal females from 13 elderly in Integrated Community Health Care Surabaya and Sidoarjo were enrolled.Data were collected by recording age, onset of menarche, onset of menopause, and Body Mass Index (BMI). Serum RANKLand OPG levels were evaluated using sandwich ELISA from Elabscience®. The RANKL/OPG ratio was obtained from the ratiobetween measured RANKL and OPG levels in serum. The proximal femur and lumbar spine BMDs were measured usingHologic® Discoveryâ„¢ QDRâ„¢ Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA). Pearson's correlation test in this study showed nosignificant correlation between BMD and RANKL levels (lumbar: p=0.203; hip: p=0.283). The insignificant result was alsoshown in the correlation between BMD and OPG levels (lumbar: p=0.412; hip: p=0.617). A significant result between lumbarBMD and RANKL/OPG ratio was only found in the osteopenia subjects (p=0.001). The RANKL/OPG ratio had a significantcorrelation only with osteopenia-BMD in post-menopausal females. Therefore, it could be used as supporting data inosteoporosis screening.
Guillermo Aguirre Martínez, Meteoros / Bifronte; Piedras
Authors: Peñalta Catalán Rocío
Published: December 2020

Reseña de Guillermo Aguirre Martínez, Meteoros / Bifronte; Piedras.
A POST-TRUTH CULTURISM AND ITS DELUSIONS
Authors: Naranjo Navas Christian Paúl , Naranjo Navas Bryan Josue , Naranjo Navas Bryan Josue
Published: December 2020

In a postmodern culturism, everything is relative, in this way, nothing can be affirmed as absolute truth. Taking into account that culturism is the belief that some cultures are superior than others, this essay proposes the idea that a postmodern culturism is the belief, superior to others, that all cultures are to be revered. Within a postmodern culturism, the essay proposes the analysis of three common arguments through a specific epistemological perspective, rationalism: empirical data and the primacy of reason. The analyzed arguments are: first, all cultures ought to be equally revered; second, western logic is different to the ancestral logic; third, all ancestral cultures have wisdom. The article concludes that these arguments do not withstand the rational analysis.
Brian Garfield: la violencia como única solución
Authors: Mas Aixalà Enric
Published: December 2020

Analizamos el impacto de Death Wish (1972) de Brian Garfield y de cómo sus adaptaciones cinematográficas la convirtieron en una obra de culto. Nos preguntamos por el fondo de la cuestión y otros aspectos que se han quedado al margen en los escasos trabajos académicos realizados hasta la fecha, con especial atención en la trascendencia moral y social de su legado.
Tula sin censura: un recorrido por la otra versión del clásico de Miguel Picazo
Authors: Suñé Minguella Gemma
Published: December 2020

Desde su éxito en el Festival Internacional de cine de San Sebastián en 1964, La tía Tula de Miguel Picazo se convirtió en uno de los hitos del “Nuevo cine español” y, con el tiempo, en uno de nuestros clásicos. Sin embargo, tal y como profetizó el propio García Escudero, Director General de Cinematografía durante esos años de “aperturismo” del régimen franquista, el perjuicio de haber sido censurada en exceso no ha dejado de acompañarla casi como un atributo ya inherente a ella. Además, el hecho de que se destruyeran los negativos censurados no habría hecho sino contribuir a esta leyenda.
Nos proponemos en este artículo comparar la película que ha llegado hasta nosotros con el guion publicado en 2005 en ocasión del 40 aniversario de su estreno. Para ello tendremos en cuenta, no sólo las escenas y planos cortados por la censura, sino también todas aquellas modificaciones realizadas por el propio Picazo en su tarea de poner en escena su obra. Nuestro recorrido nos desvelará una versión más compleja y matizada de los principales personajes, así como un retrato mucho más minucioso, incisivo y hasta mordaz de la sociedad provinciana de principios de los años sesenta.
Filtered in/filtered out: Locative media and social accessibility in urban spaces
Authors: Pieber Darryl A.
Published: December 2020

Social accessibility involves the capacity of a person to be reached by other people, typically through established social networks. Locative media provide new complications to the issue of social accessibility in urban spaces. They do not connect people with their existing social networks, but rather with people – often strangers – immediately around them. Locative media apps provide users with the ability to manage these anonymous connections through filtering functionalities. This filtering out and filtering in functionality has profound implications for the social relations of strangers in urban spaces. At the heart of the matter is the question of who is made visible and who is made invisible. Many studies of locative media use demonstrate troubling directions in the ways in which they are developed and used. Often, locative media apps reinforce and reify existing racisms and other forms of prejudice, and a general tendency to try to simplify or eliminate differences.
Влияние критических параметров технологии
на свойства композитов на основе портландитовой матрицы
Authors:   Н.А. Белькова, М.П. Степанова
Published: December 2020

Представлены результаты экспериментальных исследований критических параметров технологии на свойства контактно-конденсационных бесклинкерных систем твердения на основе портландитовой матрицы и алюмосиликатного наполнителя. В исследованиях в качестве алюмосиликатного наполнителя использовался трепел. Выявлены основные факторы, влияющие на свойства изделий, полученных по технологии контактно-конденсационного твердения. К ним относятся прежде всего характеристики наполнителя (минералогический состав, тонкость помола) и параметры технологии (соотношение матрицы и наполнителя, величина прессового давления). С помощью рентгенофазового анализа установлено, что минералогический состав выбранного алюмосиликатного компонента (трепела) позволяет получать композиты по контактно-конденсационной технологии. Получены количественные данные о влиянии соотношения матрицы и наполнителя и величины прессового давления на прочность композита разных сроков твердения. Структура этого композита состоит из кристаллических сростков в основном матричной субстанции с присутствием низкоосновных гидросиликатов и гидроалюминатов кальция. Установлено, что оптимальный расход наполнителя составляет 15–30% от массы матрицы, давление прессования – 80 МПа.
Ключевые слова: портландитовая матрица, алюмосиликатный компонент, контактно-конденсационная технология, бесклинкерная система твердения, диаграмма Исикавы, прессовое давление.

The results of experimental studies of critical parameters of the technology on the properties of
contact-condensation linker-free hardening systems based on portlandite matrix and aluminosilicate filler are
presented. The flutter was used as an alumosilicate filler in studies. The main factors affecting on properties
of the products obtained with the contact-condensation hardening technology have been revealed. These include, first of all, the characteristics of the filler (mineralogical composition, fineness of grinding) and the
technology parameters (matrix to filler ratio, press pressure). Using X-ray phase analysis, it was found that the
mineralogical composition of the selected aluminosilicate component (trepel) allows to obtain the composites
using contact-condensation technology. The quantitative data on effect of matrix-filler ratio and press pressure value on strength of obtained composite in different hardening periods are obtained. The structure of this
composite consists of crystalline splices in the main matrix substance the portlandite with the presence of lowbase hydrosilicates and calcium hydroaluminates. It has been established that the optimal flow rate of the filler
is 15–30% of the mass of the matrix, the pressing pressure is 80 MPa.
Keywords: portlandite matrix, aluminosilicate component, contact-condensation technology, linkless hardening system, Ishikawa diagram, press pressure
Приемы и принципы реновации массовой жилой застройки на сложном рельефе в городе Владивостоке
Authors:   А.В. Копьёва, О.В. Масловская, А.В. Шунтов, О.Г. Иванова
Published: December 2020

Необходимость в архитектурно-градостроительном преобразовании существующего городского пространства, в том числе жилых районов, обусловлена ростом уровня жизни и потребностей населения, появлением новых тенденций в градостроительном проектировании. В настоящей работе делается попытка выявления объемно-пространственных приемов и формирования принципов комплексной реновации и методов проектирования комфортной жилой среды на примере существующей жилой застройки г. Владивостока, расположенной на сложном рельефе. Выявляются архитектурно-градостроительные недостатки массовой типовой застройки, особенности её планировочной структуры, устройства улично-дорожной сети, дворовых и общественных пространств, художественная невыразительность среды. Установлено, что в условиях сложного рельефа требуется комплексный подход к реновации жилой среды. На основе разработанных нами принципов выполнено экспериментальное проектное предложение по интенсификации застройки, которое учитывает условия климата и рельефа г. Владивостока.
Ключевые слова: реновация, современные принципы реновации, массовая жилая застройка, сложный рельеф, ландшафтная организация, жилая среда
Снижение концентрации аэрозольных выбросов
методом жидкостной пленочной нейтрализации
Authors:   В.Н. Стаценко, Д.А. Волегов, М.В. Бернавская
Published: December 2020

Метод жидкостной пленочной нейтрализации используется для очистки воздуха от аэрозолей в газовых технологических выбросах, а также в выхлопных газах энергетических установок
(в том числе судовых). При движении загрязненного газа между вертикальными пластинами с текущей
по ним пленкой жидкости происходит эффективное осаждение аэрозолей на ее поверхности. Для
уменьшения концентрации частиц авторами настоящей статьи спроектирован и изготовлен экспериментальный стенд, в котором на вертикальной латунной пластине задается пленочное течение воды,
вдоль пленки вверх движется воздух, содержащий аэрозоли, моделируемые порошками для газотермического напыления с разными насыпными плотностями. В экспериментах изменялись скорость воздуха, начальная концентрация и плотность аэрозолей.
Анализ результатов показал, что осаждение твердых частиц происходит на относительно небольшом
участке длины контакта 0,3–0,4 м. При этом их содержание в потоке резко снижается с повышением
плотности аэрозолей, их начальной концентрации и скорости воздушного потока. На всех режимах
снижение концентрации достигает 60–100%.
Ключевые слова: очистка от аэрозолей, газовые технологические выбросы, энергетические установки,
пленочная жидкостная нейтрализация
Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum - Schweiz, Faszikel 11, Basel, Faszikel 6
Authors: Jaeggi Othmar
Published: December 2020

Das Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum (CVA) ist eine internationale Publikationsreihe unter dem Patronat der Union Académique Internationale. Ziel ist die vollständige Erfassung der antiken Vasen in den Museen und Sammlungen der Welt. Die Vasen sollen der Forschung in einer Abbildungsdokumentation von guter Qualität zugänglich gemacht, datiert und innerhalb ihrer Gattung wissenschaftlich eingeordnet werden. Jeder Vase ist ein Katalogtext beigegeben, der museographische Angaben, eine Beschreibung des Erhaltungszustandes, der Dekoration und allfälliger Figurenbilder sowie, je nach Fall und Bedarf, eine Diskussion zur Forschung enthält. Seit 1922 sind weltweit gegen 400 Bände der CVA-Reihe erschienen.
Ihre Herausgabe folgt einem vorgegebenen Standard, wird jedoch von den einzelnen am Projekt beteiligten Ländern organisiert und realisiert. In der Schweiz ist eine Kommission der Schweizerischen Akademie der Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften (SAGW) für die Herausgabe zuständig. Von der schweizerischen Serie sind bis heute zehn Bände veröffentlicht worden. Weitere Bände, unter anderem zu Vasen aus dem Antikenmuseum Basel, sind in Vorbereitung.
Der vorliegende Faszikel enthält 38 apulisch, lukanisch, kampanisch, sizilisch und paestanisch rotfigurige Vasen, die im Antikenmuseums Basel und der Sammlung Ludwig aufbewahrt werden.
Hematemesis caused by eosinophilic gastritis in infancy
Authors: Asif Uswah , Yankov Ivan , Belovezhdov Veselin , Grozeva Dafina , Gulinac Milena , Genova Sylvia
Published: December 2020

Background:

Eosinophilic gastritis is an eosinophilic inflammation of the stomach mucosa characterized by eosinophilia in the absence of other known causes. It is usually the result of contact with a food allergen. Allergy to cow’s milk is one of the possible reasons. It often presents with different symptoms, one of these being hematemesis. From the current literature, we know that eosinophilic disease can result in severe tissue damage.

Case presentation:

We report two patients who were admitted to the gastroenterology department with severe hematemesis and were diagnosed via gastroscopy with the rare presentation of erosive gastropathy. Our patients eventually recovered after initiation of hydrolyzed milk.

Conclusion:

It is important to consider gastroscopy to aid in the rapid diagnosis of eosinophilic gastritis, even in the case of a relatively young child. This is because the strongest evidence for diagnosis is histological biopsy.
Potential of sand as a medium of water evaporation – A Review
Authors: Humaira Natasya Ghinna , Hamid Abdul , Mangkoedihardjo Sarwoko
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this review is to give an up to date overview of the existing literature on water evaporation from the sand. The paper summarizes the factors influencing evaporation rates in water evaporation from sand such as solar radiation, air temperature, air moisture, the temperature at the water-table, relative humidity of the air, depth of the ground water table, wind speed, vapor pressure difference, sand capillary, hydraulic conductivity and particle size of sand. Limitations and constraints identifying existing gaps are discussed, as well as the potential applicability.