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THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN THE SPECIAL CAPITAL REGION OF JAKARTA, INDONESIA
Authors: Pambudi Priyaji Agung , Panjaitan David Febraldo
Published: April 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic that is getting worse, the Government responded by issuing PSBB and WFH policies with positive and negative effects in DKI Jakarta as national economic growth. The study aimed to analysis environmental effects. This qualitative research used literature review sourced from articles, government reports, institutional reports, and validated popular media. The policies have some significant effects on people's lives and environmental stability. The positive effects included the decline in PM2,5 with the highest value of 31,31% in West Jakarta, 27.80% in East Jakarta, and 25.74% in Central Jakarta. There was an improvement in air quality; the decline in electricity consumption was 7.24% in the industrial sector, 8.70% in business centers, 2.43% in government buildings, and 620 tons/day reduced waste. The adverse effects included: the closure of 3,570 companies and 1,225,725 workers doing WFH; increased household electricity consumption by 4.76%; decreased Commuter Line passengers by 82.10%; a decrease in Transjakarta passengers by 87.60%; and increased household waste by 36%. The pandemic harmed the socio-economic and had a positive effect on the environment. Pandemics provide an opportunity for humans to reflect on their behaviour and how they should interact with nature in post-pandemic encourage pro-environmental behaviour to support sustainable development.
PEMBUATAN BIOADSORBEN DARI KOMBINASI KITOSAN DAN KULIT JAGUNG PADA PROSES PEMURNIAN MINYAK JELANTAH
Authors: Ilmannafian Adzani Ghani , Darmawan Muhammmad Indra , Kiptiah Mariatul , Bukhari Hasnan
Published: April 2023

Adsorbent is a solid substance that can absorb certain components from a fluid phase. Adsorbents consist of materials that are porous and directly hit the pore walls at a pertical location. The purpose of this final project is to see whether the purification of used cooking oil with the adsorbent method using a mixture of corn husk and shrimp shell chitosan adsorbents in several comparisons has an effect in purifying used cooking oil. This research was conducted by adsorption method of used cooking oil samples using corn husk bioadsorbent and shrimp shell chitosan. The use of this used cooking oil adsorbent process is so that used cooking oil that is no longer suitable for use in the community can be reused. Then proceed with the adsorption process starting with 100 ml of oil added 5 g of adsorbent with variations in the mass ratio of chitosan and corn husk = ((25: 75), (50: 50), and (75:25)%) stirring constantly for 90 minutes with temperature 70-80 C. The best results based on SNI cooking oil are in a ratio of 3,5 g: 1,5 g to 5 grams of adsorbent used or at a ratio of 75% corn husk adsorbent: 25% shrimp shell chitosan, with an acid number of 0,62 mg KOH /g, the free fatty acid compound is 0,80% and the peroxide number is 6,36 meq 02/kg.
Biology, ecology, and uses of the medicinal plant Sesamum alatum
Authors: Cambaza Edgar
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Sesamum alatum is a herb, sometimes considered a weed, common in African and Asian countries. It is used as a food and medicine but receives little attention in the scientific literature. Therefore, studying it for more effective and sustainable use is essential.
Re-Emerging Lassa Fever Outbreaks: Epidemiological Analysis, Preparedness, and Prevention
Authors: Malik Sumira , Deep Akash , Dhasmana Archna , Nag Sagnik , Hazra Richismita , Mondal Sagar , Agrawal Samriddhi , Bora Jutishna , Rustagi Sarvesh , Rabaan Ali A. , Bouafia Nabiha A. , Alshehri Ahmad A. , Alqahtani Ali S. , Yousuf Amjad M , Mohanty Aroop , Padhi Bijaya Kumar , Rodriguez-Morales Alfonso J. , Barboza Joshuan J. , Sah Ranjit
Published: April 2023

Lassa fever, commonly known as Lassa hemorrhagic fever (LHF), is one of the progressive illnesses invading a large population of two to three million individuals in West Africa. The infection transmitted through the rodents severely impacts the local population and the medical professionals in surrounding areas, which were also the primary target of LHF. In epidemic areas, Lassa fever causes a public health threat since it poses a significant morbidity and fatality Case rate (CFR) ≥ 50%). The disease is widespread in West Africa and has developed into one of the most common and life-threatening viral hemorrhagic fevers. Monitoring and preventing persistent disease outbreaks has been challenging in affected regions due to insufficient healthcare facilities, diagnostics labs, care centers, and low socioeconomic conditions. An absence of public awareness and the emergence of an ecological niche is advantageous for the survival and multiplication of the mouse (Mastomys natalensis) inhabiting the Lassa virus serving as the disease's natural host and reservoir. The current review focuses on early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, highlighting the immediate requirement of clinically approved vaccines for LHF, causing preventative and control actions more difficult in the present era.
Molecular Characterisation of Fowl Adenovirus Associated With Hydropericardium Hepatitis Syndrome in Broiler and Layer Breeders in Azerbaijan
Authors: Bayraktar Erhan , Aydin Ozge , Tali Hasan Emre , Yilmaz Semaha Gul , Yilmaz Aysun , Turan Nuri , Bamac Ozge Erdogan , Ozturk Akay , Kelleci Metin , Sadeyen Jean-Remy , Chang Pengxiang , Iqbal Munir , Yilmaz Huseyin
Published: April 2023

Hydropericardium hepatitis syndrome (HHS) caused by fowl adenovirus-4 have been frequently reported in commercial chickens from several countries causing significant economical losses. In Azerbaijan, fowl adenovirus infections in broiler and layer breeders flocks cause severe disease and mortality. Here we investigated the pathological lesions and the dissemination of fowl adenovirus-4 into the visceral organs of infected birds. Tissue samples containing liver, heart and spleen from 20 necropsied chickens were collected on the FTA cards and presence of fowl adenovirus was analysed by PCR and sequencing.
Postmortem findings of both broiler and layer breeder chickens were similar, and the most affected organs were the liver with hepatitis and the heart with hydropericardium lesions. Other postmortem signs include swollen kidneys with haemorrhages and small white foci on the surface of the spleens. In some birds intestinal congestion and ecchymotic hemorrhages were also apparent.
The PCR analysis revealed that all collected organs from 20 birds showed presence of fowl adenovirus-4 genome. The sequence analysis showed that fowl adenovirus-4 prevalent in Azerbaijan carry more closer phylogenetic relationship with the viruses prevalent in the Middle East, Far East and Indian subcontinent. However, a distinct diversity was seen from the strains prevalent in Europe, North and South America. This study will provide evidence the impact of fowl adenovirus-4 on the poultry production and improved preventive disease control strategies are required to reduce the HHS disease in chickens in Azerbaijan.
Insights into Current Education of Acupuncture as a Non-conventional Therapy in Portugal
Authors: Ye Xiao , Lopes Lara , Teixeira Ricardo , Wang Yin , Machado Jorge Pereira
Published: April 2023

Currently, some non-conventional therapies (NCT), such as acupuncture, homeopathy, osteopathy, naturopathy, herbology, and Traditional Chinese Medicine are structured and well-regulated for a market of teaching and clinical practice in Portugal, among which acupuncture has become one of the most appealing and functional branches. Through investigation of acupuncture laws, field surveys, teaching work and interviews with people from NCT field in Portugal, we showed the current acupuncture education in Portugal and found that according to the academic norms and rules of education in Portugal, there is a gradual difficulty in the progression and maintenance of the degree training dynamics, due to the lack of more tolerant transitional measures and also, a timid commitment on the part of the institutions that embark on these complementary programs. Therefore, it will be necessary to promote additional programs and measures that avoid a total emptiness of the teaching of acupuncture and at the same time losses of clinicians, competencies and quality of information that are difficult to recover. It could be very meaningful and thought-provoking to the future development and improvement of acupuncture in Portugal and in other countries that welcome acupuncture and intend to have a better legislation and application.
Jak2 and Jaw Muscles Are Required for Mouth Development
Authors: Dickinson Amanda J. G.
Published: April 2023

The mouth is a central feature of our face, without it we could not eat, breathe, nor communicate. A critical and early event in mouth formation is the creation of a “hole” which connects the digestive system and the external environment. This hole, which has also been called the primary or embryonic mouth in vertebrates, is initially covered by a 1-2 cell layer thick structure called the buccopharyngeal membrane. When the buccopharyngeal membrane does not rupture it impairs early mouth functions and may also lead to further craniofacial malformations. Using a chemical screen in an animal model (Xenopus laevis) and genetic data from humans, we determined that Janus kinase 2 (Jak2) could have a role in buccopharyngeal membrane rupture. We have determined that decreased Jak2 function, using antisense morpholinos or a pharmacological antagonist, caused a persistent buccopharyngeal membrane as well as the loss of jaw muscles. Surprisingly, we observed that the jaw muscle compartments were connected to the oral epithelium that is continuous with the buccopharyngeal membrane. Severing such connections resulted in buccopharyngeal membrane buckling and persistence. We also noted puncta accumulation of F-actin, an indicator of tension, in the buccopharyngeal membrane during perforation. Together the data has led us to a hypothesis where muscles are required to exert tension across the buccopharyngeal membrane, and such tension is necessary for its perforation.
A Simulation Based Solution Approach for the Capacitated Lot-Sizing Problem With Remanufacturing
Authors: Rocha Luis
Published: April 2023

We present a new model formulation for a class of capacitated lot-sizing problem considering setup costs, product returns, and remanufacturing (CLSP-RM). We investigate a broad class of instances that fall into two groups, in the first group we can reformulate the problem with a relaxation and test whether the original problem is solvable. The relaxation gives near optimal solutions and the solution of this class does not give any difficulty to known solvers such as Cplex, Gurobi or Xpress. The second group of instances are of category NP and will be solved with a simple period-by-period simulation.
Determinants Influencing the Application of Lean Accounting: The Case of Vietnamese Garment Firms
Authors: Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong , Ngo Thi Hai Chau
Published: April 2023

The shift towards lean production is gradually replacing traditional mass production, and lean accounting is also being mentioned to evaluate operational efficiency based on the lean philosophy, eliminating waste, and simplifying direct cost aggregation along the value stream to improve productivity, distribution, quality, and service. This study aims to evaluate the impact of various factors on the adoption of lean accounting in Vietnamese garment firms, based on data collected from 242 survey questionnaires completed by managers and accountants of Vietnamese garment firms. Through Cronbach's Alpha test, EFA test, and multiple regression analysis to verify and forecast information, eight determinants affecting the adoption of Lean Accounting in Vietnamese garment firms are arranged in descending order of influence, including Leadership, Size, Cost of implementation, Resources, Accounting department, Education and training, Culture, and Competitive pressure. Based on the findings, recommendations are proposed to management businesses and agencies to address shortcomings in the process of applying lean accounting, contributing to making it one of the most effective tools in promoting product development and continuous improvement, enhancing quality and production efficiency.
Reduced Carbon Emissions in Lubumbashi, DR Congo, Using a Hybrid Diesel-Photovoltaic Power System
Authors: Rice Ilunga Kajila , Zhu Hanhua , Zhang Cunquan , Tapa Arnauld Robert
Published: April 2023

In Lubumbashi, the capital of Haut Katanga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), diesel power plants are a common source of electricity. The need to utilise local renewable energy sources in DR Congo has increased due to the unreliability of the state grid and the rising cost of running Diesel generators. Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and batteries, in particular, have recently seen significant price drops. Therefore, it is important for operators and suppliers to choose optimal generators together with a renewable energy system to lessen the energy deficit. Diesel generators are still widely used in DRC, but their efficiency pales in contrast to that of more recent power facilities. Consuming fossil fuels results in high expenses for upkeep and operation, in addition to severe environmental damage. This study assessed the feasibility of using local weather and technical data to evaluate the efficiency of a diesel power plant hybridized with a PV system. Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewable (HOMER) simulations suggest that the hybrid system schedule is preferable due to its many economic and environmental advantages for the local community and its inhabitants. The promotion of such a hybrid system, then, may encourage the sustainable economic development of a stable source of electricity for the Congo Region.
Early Detection of Crop Types by Integrating Sentinel-1A and Sentinel-2 Imagery based on the CNN Model
Authors: Zhao Hongwei , Liu Jia , Sun Liang , Ren Jianqiang
Published: April 2023

Early-season crop-type data are required for a variety of agricultural monitoring and decision-making applications. The early season in this study referred to the prophase and middle of a growth season. Early-season detection of crop types remains challenging because of limited discriminative features, especially for landscapes that are characterized by complex cropping patterns. In fact, different remote-sensing satellites can increase the frequency of data acquisition, which can provide more information in the early season. Moreover, optical and radar sensors have different degrees of sensitivity to crop parameters. Therefore, the integration and application of two types of multitemporal data are of great significance to improve the accuracy and timeliness of crop type detection.In deep learning (DL), convolutional neural network (CNN) and recurrent neural network (RNN) models have great potential for temporal feature extraction. Compared with RNNs, CNNs usually have fewer parameters and are more conducive to determining early-season detection dates of different crop types, which requires a lot of training because of the need to model on different dates. Nevertheless, revisit dates and temporal intervals of different satellites are usually different, resulting in different data acquisition time series; these data cannot be directly used as input for the same convolutional layer. To address this challenge, a Dual-1DCNN was bulit based on the CNN model in this study. Moreover, an incremental training method was used to attain the network on each data acquisition date and obtained the best detection date for each crop type in the early season. A case study for Hengshui City in China was conducted using time series of Sentinel-1A (S1A) and Sentinel-2 (S2). To verify this method, classical methods support vector machine (SVM) and random forest (RF) were implemented. The results demonstrated the following: (1) the Dual-1DCNN extracted discriminative features from S1A and S2 time series at the early season by producing the highest overall accuracy (OA: 87.23%); (2) for summer maize, cotton, and common yam rhizome, the Dual-1DCNN achieved F1 values of 92.39%, 87.71%, and 84.38%, respectively, at the early season (moreover, the early seasons were almost 40, 70, and 80 days before the end of the growth seasons, respectively). These findings suggested that the Dual-1DCNN is promising for the accurate and timely detection of crop types.
Effects of Species Mixture on Growth, Biomass of Understory Vegetation, Soil Properties, and Bacterial Diversity of Acacia cincinnata Plantation
Authors: Li Taijun , Sun Yangyang , Wang Liyan , Xu Rui , Tigabu Mulualem , Li Ming , Wang Dahui
Published: April 2023

Establishment of mixed-forests has gained increasing attention as a way to optimize forest production, to improve ecological benefits and as a safety net for impacts of future climate uncertainties. However, practical knowledge about which species and what proportion of them should be mixed is still lacking. Thus, this study was conducted with the aim of identify suitable species for mixture with Acacia cincinnata. The mixture tested in the present study was A. cincinnata + Eucalyptus robusta (6:4), A. cincinnata + Acacia mangium (3:1) and monospecifc plantation of A. cincinnata established in 2014. After 7 years of growth, we analyzed the effects of species mixture on growth of tree species, understory vegetation and soil physico-chemical properties as well as bacterial community structure and diversity. The results showed that species mixture had no significant effect on growth characteristics, such as diameter and singletree volume of A. cincinnata. However, mixed-species planting increased the total stocking volume compered to monospecific plantation of A. cincinnata. Furthermore, stand mixture significantly increased species diversity, biomass and nutrient stocks in the understory vegetation. The soil of mixed stand of A. cincinnata and A. mangium had the highest C and N contents, whereas the soil of pure A. cincinnata stand had the highest P content. The diversity of soil bacterial community were the highest in the mixed stand of A. cincinnata and E- robusta, followed by pure A. cincinnata stand and A. cincinnata + A. mangium stand. The relative abundance of Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria was higher in soils of mixed stands. Furthermore, the relative abundance of Firmicutes was high in the soil of A. cincinnata + A. mangium while the relative abundance of Verrucomicrobia was high in A. cincinnata + E. robusta stand. As a whole, the study demonstrated that establishing mixed-species plantation enhance the diversity and composition of understory vegetation, soil physico-chemical and soils bacterial community; thereby increasing biodiversity, nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration in the biomass and soil. From the viewpoints of forest productivity and ecological benefits, it is advisable to establish a mixed plantation of A. cincinnata and A- mangium in southern China. As a whole, our work revealed that the sustainability of mixed-species plantation relies on the interactions between soil attributes, vegetation, and bacterial community.
Reflecting on Leadership Experiences: The Positive and Negative Journeys of Women in Leadership
Authors: Al Naqbi Shamma
Published: April 2023

Women have been leading organizations and communities for centuries, but their journeys in leadership have sometimes been challenging. This paper aims to reflect on women's positive and negative experiences in leadership roles and understand the factors contributing to their successes and challenges.To explore these issues, we will draw on various academic literature, including studies on gender and leadership and case studies of women in leadership positions. We will also examine the cultural and social factors that affect women's experiences in leadership, including bias and discrimination, societal expectations, and work-life balance challenges.One key theme from this analysis is the importance of role models and support networks in helping women succeed in leadership roles. Women with access to mentorship, sponsorship, and peer networks are more likely to thrive in their roles and overcome the challenges they may face. However, lacking female role models and mentors can make it difficult for women to advance in their careers and contribute to feelings of isolation and imposter syndrome.Another important theme is the need for organizations and society to address systemic biases and discrimination that prevent women from reaching their full potential. This can include initiatives such as unconscious bias training, flexible work arrangements, and policies that support gender diversity and inclusion.In conclusion, this paper highlights women's positive and negative experiences in leadership roles and emphasizes the need for ongoing efforts to support and empower women in leadership. By addressing the challenges women face and building a culture of inclusion and support, organizations and society can help unlock the full potential of women leaders and create a more equitable and just world.
Numerical Simulation for Transient Diffusion Convection Reaction Problems of a Class of Anisotropic FGMs
Authors: Azis Mohammad Ivan
Published: April 2023

In this paper a combined Laplace transform (LT) and boundary element method (BEM) is used to find numerical solutions to problems of anisotropic functionally graded media which are governed by the transient diffusion-convection-reaction equation. First, the variable coefficients governing equation is reduced to a constant coefficients equation. Then, the Laplace-transformed constant coefficients equation is transformed a boundary-only integral equation. Using a BEM, the numerical solutions in the frame of Laplace transform may then be obtained from this integral equation. Then the solutions are inversely transformed numerically using the Stehfest formula. Some problems considered are those of compressible or incompressible flow, and of media which are quadratically, exponentially and trigonometrically graded materials. The results obtained show that the analysis used to transform the variable coefficients equation into the constant coefficients equation is valid, and the mixed LT-BEM is easy to implement for obtaining the numerical solutions. The numerical solutions are verified by showing their accuracy and steady state. For symmetric problems, the symmetry of solutions is also justified. Moreover, the effect of the anisotropy and inhomogeneity of the material on the solutions are also shown, as to suggest that it is important to take the anisotropy and inhomogeneity into account when doing experimental studies.
In Lab Demonstration of an Underwater Acoustic Spiral Source
Authors: Viegas Ruben , Zabel Friedrich , Silva Antonio
Published: April 2023

Underwater acoustic spiral sources are able to generate spiral acoustic fields where the phase depends on the bearing angle. It allows to estimate the bearing angle relatively to a receiver by subtracting the phases of a spiral and a circular wavefront, and finds application in the bearing angle estimate with a single hydrophone, e.g., for unmanned underwater vehicles localization. This paper presents a new prototype for a spiral acoustic source, which is able to generate the required wavefronts, and is composed of four monopoles in the same piezoceramic cylinder. This paper reports the prototyping and the acoustic tests performed in a water tank where the spiral source was characterized in terms o Transmitting Voltage Response, phase, and horizontal and vertical directivity patterns. A receiving calibration method for the spiral source is proposed and shows a maximum angle error of 1 degree when the calibration and the operation are carried under the same conditions and a mean angle error up to 6 degrees for frequencies above 25 kHz when the same conditions are not fulfilled.
The Life of Non-Saccharomyces Yeasts in Wine
Authors: Maicas Sergi , Mateo José Juan
Published: April 2023

Wine is a processed beverage that offers high nutritional and health benefits. It is produced from grape must, which undergoes fermentation by yeasts (and sometimes lactic acid bacteria) to create a product that is highly appreciated by consumers worldwide. However, if only one type of yeast, specifically Saccharomyces cerevisiae, were used in the fermentation process, the resulting wine would lack aroma and flavor and may be rejected by consumers. To produce wine with a desirable taste and aroma, non-Saccharomyces yeasts are necessary. These yeasts contribute volatile aromatic compounds that significantly impact the wine’s final taste. They promote the release of primary aromatic compounds through a sequential hydrolysis mechanism involving several glycosidases unique to these yeasts. This review will discuss the unique characteristics of these yeasts (Schizosaccharomyces pombe, Pichia kluyveri, Torulaspora delbrueckii, Wickerhamomyces anomalus, Metschnikowia pulcherrima, Hanseniaspora vineae, Lachancea thermotolerans, Candida stellata, and others) and their impact on wine fermentations and co-fermentations. Their existence and the metabolites they produce enhance the complexity of wine flavor, resulting in a more enjoyable drinking experience.
Plastic Waste Management in Indonesia: Current Legal Approaches and Future Perspectives
Authors: Maskun Maskun , Kamaruddin Hanim , Pattitingi Farida , Assidiq Hasbi , Bachril Siti Nurhaliza , Al Mukarramah Nurul Habaib
Published: April 2023

The ever-increasing domestic consumption of plastic products and materials has forced Indonesia to propel forward the means and approaches in dealing with their disposals. Despite the presence of numerous legal instruments serving as basis justifying actions to deal with plastic waste, Indonesia is still nowhere near success in tackling the issue of mismanagement. This article is devoted to normatively analyze various legal approaches used to govern plastic waste management Indonesia, and to unravel issues related to such approaches. It is carried out using normative-legal research methods in which various legal instruments and other secondary legal materials are analyzed descriptively to point out the emerging legal issues. The main findings reveal that laws and regulations as well as public policies that serve as legal basis and approach to deal with plastic waste governance in Indonesia still possess some weaknesses. Further examinations suggest the needs for improvement in some legal aspects from which some new perspectives could then be shaped to envisage future actions.
Rural–Urban Differences in Vaccination and Hesitancy Rates and Trust: US COVID-19 Trends and Impact Survey on a Social Media Platform, May 2021–April 2022
Authors: Soorapanth Sada , Cheung Rex , Zhang Xinzhi , Mokdad Ali H. , Mensah George A.
Published: April 2023

Objectives. To analyze rural–urban differences in COVID-19 vaccination uptake, hesitancy, and trust in information sources in the United States.

Methods. We used data from a large survey of Facebook users. We computed the vaccination, hesitancy, and decline rates and the trust proportions among individuals hesitant toward COVID-19 information sources for rural and urban regions in each state from May 2021 to April 2022.

Results. In 48 states with adequate data, on average, two thirds of states showed statistically significant differences in monthly vaccination rates between rural and urban regions, with rural regions having a lower vaccination rate at all times. Far fewer states showed statistically significant differences when comparing monthly hesitancy and decline rates for urban versus rural regions. Doctors and health professionals received the highest level of trust. Friends and family were also among the most trusted sources in rural areas where the vaccination uptake was low.

Conclusions. Rural–urban difference in hesitancy rates among those still unvaccinated was much smaller than the rural–urban difference in vaccination rates, suggesting that access to vaccines may be another contributor to the lower vaccination rates in rural areas. (Am J Public Health. 2023;113(6):680–688. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307274 )
Reconstruction of a Distal Humeral Fracture with Articular Bone Loss Using Osteochondral Allograft
Authors: Mendez-Daza Carlos Hernán , Arce-Eslava Paola Andrea
Published: April 2023

Case:

A 31-year-old right-hand–dominant man sustained an open left distal humerus fracture resulting in a complete loss of the lateral column involving 30% of the articular surface and the lateral collateral ligament complex. Reconstructive surgery was conducted in 2 stages, beginning with articulated external elbow fixation followed by reconstruction with a fresh osteochondral allograft. Outcomes were satisfactory with no elbow pain or instability, and osseointegration was demonstrated in radiographs.

Conclusion:

The technique described in this report can be a viable option for treating young patients with a severe distal humerus fracture complicated and can provide favorable clinical and radiological outcomes.
Who’s Who in Eponymous Fractures
Authors: Taros Trent N. , Syros Alina , Zoppo Christopher T. , Swonger Ronald M. , Geller Joseph S. , Chen Byron
Published: April 2023

With over 8,000 and counting, varying in origin from people to cities to animals, eponyms are everywhere in medicine. The fields of radiology and orthopedics both have an especially rich history regarding the usage of eponyms. A variety of eponymous fractures from head to toe were identified to show their ubiquity throughout the body. It is our hope that readers gain an appreciation not just for the medical facets of these fractures but for the characters who make their names worth remembering as well. Orthopedic and radiological perspectives on 11 eponymous fractures (Barton, Bennett/Rolando, Galeazzi, Monteggia, Duverney, Segond, Bosworth, Tillaux, Chopart, and Lisfranc) were reviewed. The historical impact and biographical information of those fractures are named for was discussed. Although eponyms are losing popularity, they remain ubiquitous in radiology and orthopedics. There exists, however, a disparity in gender of eponyms in orthopedics especially. It is likely that as more women enter orthopedics, this disparity will disappear.
Historic architecture and landscape inventory for Gordon Lakes Golf Club, Fort Gordon, Georgia
Authors: Fuelberth August , Story Madison , Smith Adam , Tooker Megan
Published: April 2023

The US Congress codified the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA), through establishing the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The NHPA requires federal agencies to address their cultural resources, which are defined as any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure, or object. Section 110 of the NHPA requires federal agencies to inventory and evaluate their cultural resources, and Section 106 requires them to determine the effect of federal undertakings on those potentially eligible for the NRHP. Fort Gordon is located in northeast Georgia, directly west of Augusta-Richmond. It was first established as Camp Gordon during WWII for infantry and armor training. It has been known as Fort Gordon since 1956. This report provides historic context and recommends eligibility determinations for 24 buildings, structures, and landscapes associated with the Gordon Lakes Golf Club constructed between 1975 and 2009. The report recommends two Real Property landscapes (the Golf Driving Range and 18-Hole Golf Course including Gordon Lake) and one structure (Gordon Lake Dam) are eligible for the NRHP. The other 21 buildings and structures are recommended Not Eligible. Consulting with the Georgia State Historic Preservation Officer, this work fulfills Section 110 requirements for these buildings, structures, and landscapes.
Multi-Attribute Measurement Framework of Service Quality using Interval-valued Pythagorean Fuzzy in Emerging Markets
Authors: Nalluri Venkateswarlu , Chen Long-Sheng , S. Hanumantha Rao
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study is to develop a quantitative assessment of service quality for grocery stores operators to translate the customer’s expectations and perceptions into measurement framework specifications- taking the emerging market context as our reference. The service quality is computed using human assessment. The newly developed framework with interval-valued Pythagorean fuzzy to access the service quality have an added advantage of handling vague human assessments, which is lacked by conventional service quality assessment techniques. Therefore, this study proposed a two-phase service quality analysis using an extended interval-valued Pythagorean fuzzy approach. Firstly, the number of service quality dimensions are identified with a systematic literature review, and secondly, the rank of factors and proposed measurement framework by the interval-valued Pythagorean fuzzy approach. Although, this study results confirmed that tangibility and reliability are the major service quality dimensions from the customer’s expectations. The originality of the present study aids grocery store operators to take group decision-making on high-priority areas so that resources can be properly deployed to meet people's mobility needs.
Fe(II)/LXQ-10 bifunctional resin materials for boosting synergistic adsorption/oxidation of benzene in industrial waste gas
Authors: Yuan Ying , Lei Siyuan , Jin Xinyu , Wang Chunyu , Zhai Ziyi , Zhao Chaoyue , Zhou Changsong
Published: April 2023

A series of adsorption/oxidation bifunctional material with different Fe(II) loading amounts was prepared by using ultra-high crosslinking adsorption resin (LXQ-10) as a carrier and FeCl2 as an impregnating solution. The bifunctional material was characterized by BET, SEM, XRD, XPS, and EPR. The effects of Fe loading, reaction temperature, and space velocity on benzene adsorption efficiency were investigated using a self-made experimental equipment to explore the optimal reaction condition. The adsorption results were fitted and analyzed by using four typical models: quasi-first-order kinetic model, quasi-second-order kinetic model, Elovich kinetic model, and Weber and Morris kinetic model. The quasi-first-order kinetic model had the highest R2 value (0.998) and the best applicability. The fitting effect of the Freundlich equation (R2 = 0.997) was better than that of the Langmuir equation (R2 = 0.919). Furthermore, the effects of Fe loading, H2O2 concentration, benzene inlet concentration and temperature on the catalytic oxidation efficiency of benzene were also studied, and it was found that the catalytic oxidation efficiency of 3-Fe(II)/LXQ-10 can always be maintained at about 95% at a temperature of 303 K and an H2O2 concentration of 150 mmol/L. Compared with the adsorption efficiency, the catalytic oxidation efficiency of bifunctional resin materials in heterogeneous Fenton system was remarkably improved and had excellent stability. A possible migration and transformation path during benzene removal was proposed on the basis of the analysis results of gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) intermediates. This study provided a new process idea for the adsorption and oxidative degradation of VOCs.
Comparison of clinical outcomes among cancer patients treated in and out of clinical trials
Authors: Duenas Jose Alexander Carreno , Sanchez Natalia , Bonilla Carlos Eduardo
Published: April 2023

Background. It is unknown if participation in a cancer clinical trial confers clinical benefits to patients. There is not enough scientific evidence in this regard and the available publications are scarce and provide ambiguous and limited information.
Objective. Compare overall and progression-free survival and response to treatment among those who met the eligibility criteria and accepted to participate and those who refused to participate in cancer clinical trials.
Methods. An observational cross-sectional study with an analytical component was carried out, which included patients diagnosed with cancer who participated in phase III clinical trials and patients who, being eligible, refused to participate. The patients were cared for at the National Institute of Cancerology in Colombia between 2019 and 2022. Analysis of differences in proportions and means of sociodemographic and clinical variables was included; overall survival and progression-free survival time were described and the survival curves between groups were compared. Variables related to survival were determined using a Cox regression model and Hazard Ratios were calculated.
Results. 112 patients were included (51 participants and 61 refusers). Median progression-free survival for participants was 18.1 months (95%CI 14.0-22.2) vs 24.0 months (95%CI 16.4-31.5) in refusers p=0.23 and median overall survival for participants was 21.9 months (95CI % 17.6-26.1) vs refusers 33.2 months (CI95% 24.0-42.3), for the participating women it was 21.6 months (14.7-28.5 IC95%) vs refusers 22.7 months (9.3-36.0 IC95%) and for the group of participating men was 16.7 months (14.3-19.1 IC95%) and for refusers 32.4 months (25.5-39.3 IC95%). In the Cox proportional hazards model, only ECOG 1 was a better predictor of survival HR 0.48 (95%CI 0.23-0.97) p=0.042.
Conclusion. This investigation found that participation in a clinical trial regarding rejection was associated with improved response rates, with no significant difference in overall or progression-free survival outcomes.
Primary and specialized metabolisms of Triticum aestivum L. affected by Solieria chordalis
Authors: Ducatti Rafael , Filho João Américo Wordell , Tironi Siumar Pedro , Mazaro Sergio Miguel
Published: April 2023

Plant elicitation provides multi-benefits to plant development and defense, besides helping to make agriculture more sustainable. However, the use of wrong experimental designs and technics directly affects the results obtained. This favors the generation of biased and unreliable data. Therefore, an investigation was conducted to assess the eliciting potential of a red seaweed biostimulant (RSB) alone or in combination with fungicide in total controlled conditions on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plants. Catalase, superoxide dismutase, ascorbate peroxidase, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL), salicylic acid (SA) content, powdery mildew incidence, photosynthetic rates, and the water use efficiency were assessed in different periods after the application of the elicitor. The use of the RSB prevented the incidence of powdery mildew in wheat plants. The fungicide alone or in combination with the RSB resulted in negative photosynthetic rates and downregulated the activity of some enzymes. A greater PAL activity did not warrant a greater accumulation of SA in plants. Overall, the use of fungicide negatively affected wheat’s primary and specialized metabolisms when compared to the application of the RSB alone.
Quantum speed limit for complex dynamics
Authors: Zhang Mao , Yu Huai-Ming , Liu Jing
Published: April 2023

Quantum speed limit focuses on the minimum time scale for a fixed mission and hence is important in quantum information where fast dynamics is usually beneficial. Most existing tools for the depiction of quantum speed limit are the lower-bound-type tools, which are in fact difficult to reveal the true minimum time, especially for many-body systems or complex dynamics. Therefore, the evaluation of this true minimum time in these scenarios is still an unsolved problem. Hereby we propose a three-step (classification-regression-calibration) methodology based on machine learning to evaluate the true minimum time in complex dynamics. Moreover, the analytical expression of the true minimum time is also provided for the time-dependent Hamiltonians with time-independent eigenstates.
Incentive or constraint? Comprehensive impacts of green credit policy on the industrial enterprises' energy intensity
Authors: Li Jinkai , Zhang Can , ZHANG JIN , Mi Zhifu , Liu Zhuang , Gong Liutang , Lu Gang
Published: April 2023

Discussing the function of green credit policy (GCP), which has dual attributes of being both a “environmental regulation” and a “financial instrument”; is crucial for the process of industrial green transformation. However, there is limited theoretical and empirical evidence on the impact of GCP on green transformation of industry. This research fills this gap by exploring the comprehensive impacts and mechanisms of GCP on the energy intensity (EI) of industrial enterprises in China. Theoretically, the environmental and financial impacts of GCP are introduced into a unified analytical framework on the basis of the heterogeneous enterprise model. Empirically, diverse empirical methods, such as difference-in-differences (DID), difference-in-differences-in-differences (DDD), and mediating effect models, are adopted to examine whether GCP can promote green innovation or accelerate financial constraint. The overall result shows that: (1) GCP has significantly decreased the EI of industrial enterprises. The impact of incentives was far greater than that of constraints. (2) In the incentive effect, energy substitution and innovation offsets exerted a primary influence on reducing the EI of industrial enterprises. (3) The constraint effect was primarily caused by rising financing and pollution abatement costs. This study offers a playbook for policymakers in China and other emerging economies to design effective policies for promoting industrial green transformation and sustainable production.
The effect of nurturing care interventions on early child development and care: findings from a quasi-experimental study in a humanitarian setting
Authors: Sargsyan Viktoria , Tenorio Ana , Uwera Mediatrice , Gasirikare Andre , Habyarimana Jean Aime , Salcido Jennifer S , Felner Christy , Rasheed Muneera A
Published: April 2023

Background
The objective of the study to determine if a nurturing care parenting programme delivered in a humanitarian setting in Rwanda to determine would benefit early development, learning and care outcomes for young children under 5 years and their caregivers compared to standard care.
Methodology
The parenting programme was implemented in Rwanda’s Mugombwa, Kansi and Kigeme refugee camp and host communities. Via a quasi-experimental research design, the study assessed the effects of intervention delivered as high dose (HD: 12 group sessions and 4 home visits) or low dose (LD: 6 group sessions and 2 home visits) on child and caregiver outcomes compared to the control group from similar settings receiving standard care. Child development outcomes were assessed using the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ). Parenting practices with respect to early learning and stimulation were assessed using standard questionnaires.
Findings
A total of 733 children and families were assessed: HD = 314, LD = 240, control = 179. No significant difference on child development scores between intervention and control groups was found. Caregivers exposed to HD and LD packages had significantly higher scores on early learning and stimulation practices compared to the control group respectively with 211(67.2%), 148 (61.7%) vs. 66 (36.9%), p < .001 caregivers engaged in 4 or more activities in the past 3 days. Similarly on responsive feeding items, a higher percentage of HD and LD group caregivers were engaged in positive behaviours compared to control group: 164 (52.2%), 108 (45%) vs 62 (34.6%), p = 0.001. No differences were found in the study arms in regard to caregiver mental health.
Conclusion
Parenting programmes in humanitarian settings can positively impact on nurturing care practices, even with a low dose, which are essential to strengthening children’s resilience living in at-risk conditions such as refugee settings. Further studies in such context are essential to strengthen the proof of concept from the study findings.
Predictive Value of Preoperative Computed Tomography for Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Metastasis in Rectal Cancer
Authors: Emoto Shin , Homma Shigenori , Yoshida Tadashi , Ichikawa Nobuki , Matsui Hiroki , Tani Michio , Fujima Noriyuki , Taketomi Akinobu
Published: April 2023

Background: Pretreatment diagnosis of lateral pelvic lymph node (LPLN) metastasis is critical in deciding the therapeutic strategy for locally advanced rectal cancer. We aimed to investigate computed tomography (CT) cut-off values and diagnostic and prognostic implications of lateral pelvic lymph node metastasis (LPLNM) in rectal cancer.
Methods: Patients with rectal cancer (n=126) who underwent primary tumor resection between April 2010 and July 2020 were included. CT findings and diagnostic accuracies were analyzed.
Results: In this study, the cut-off values of 7 mm for long-axis diameter and 5 mm for short-axis diameter were selected. At cut-offs of 7 mm for long-axis diameter the values of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy were 88.9%, 93.8%, 34.8%, 99.6%, and 93.7%, respectively. At cut-offs of 5 mm for short-axis diameter, the values of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy were 88.9%, 90.9%, 26.7%, 99.5%, and 90.9%, respectively. CT findings of ≥7 mm for long-axis diameter (odds ratio, 68.0) and ≥5 mm for short-axis diameter (odds ratio, 38.4) were strong predictors of LPLNM. In subgroup analysis of patients with enlarged LPLN (≥7 mm), higher recurrence-free survival and lower local recurrence rates were found in patients who had LPLN dissection (5-year recurrence-free survival: 100% vs. 58.3%, p=0.17 with LPLN dissection; and 5-year local recurrence: 0% vs. 31.4%, p=0.27, without LPLN dissection).
Conclusion: Pretreatment CT at cut-off values of 7 mm for long-axis diameter and 5 mm for short-axis diameter of LPLN provides sufficient diagnostic accuracy for LPLNM.
Overcoming multidrug resistance by reversan and exterminating glioblastoma and glioblastoma stem cells by delivering drug loaded nanostructure hybrid lipid capsules (nHLCs)
Authors: Hasan Uzma , Chauhan Meenakshi , Basu Suparna Mercy , R Jayakumar , Giri Jyotsnendu
Published: April 2023

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is regarded as highly aggressive brain cancer with poor prognosis. There is increase in expression of P-glycoprotein (P-gp), responsible for multidrug resistance (MDR), making it a potential target for improving drug responses. Additionally, presence of glioblastoma stem cells (GSCs) increases resistance to chemo- and radiotherapy and play a major role in cancer relapse. In this study, we targeted P-gp using a small molecule inhibitor, reversan (RV), to inhibit MDR that prolonged the retention of drugs in the cytosolic milieu. For elimination of GBM and GSCs, we have used two well established anti-cancer drugs, regorafenib (RF) and curcumin (CMN). To improve the pharmacokinetics and decrease systemic delivery of drugs, we developed nanostructure hybrid lipid capsules (nHLCs), where hydrophobic drugs can be loaded in the core and theie physicochemical properties were determined by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and cryo-scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Inhibition of MDR by RV has also shown enhanced retention of nHLC in GBM cells. Co-delivery of drug loaded nHLCs, pre-treated with RV, exhibited superior cytotoxicity in both GBM and GSCs than their individual doses and effectively reduced size and stemness of tumor spheres and accelerated the rate of apoptosis suggesting a promising treatment for glioblastoma.