bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pattern and Age Distribution of COVID-19 on Pulmonary Computed Tomography
Authors: Sultan Omar Muayad , Alghazali Dhia Mahdey , Al-Tameemi Haider , Abed Mohammed , Hawiji Dhaffer Abdullah , Abu Ghniem Muthana Naser , Al-Obaidi Laith , Abedtwfeq Raad Hefdhi
Published: December 2020

Background:

COVID-19 has emerged recently and become of global concern. Computed tomography (CT)
plays a vital role in the diagnosis.

Objectives:

To characterize the pulmonary CT changes and distributions of COVID-19 infection in regard to
different age groups.

Methods:

Chest CT scan of 104 symptomatic patients with COVID-19 infection, from 7 Iraqi isolation
centers were retrospectively analyzed between March 10th and April 5th, 2020. Patients were sub-classified
according to their ages to three groups (young adult:20-39years, middle age:40-59years and old age:60-
90years).

Results:

The most common findings were ground-glass opacities (GGO) (92.3%, followed by consolidation
(27.9%), bronchovascular thickening (15.4%), and crazy-paving (12.5%). Less commonly,
there were tree-in-bud (6.7%), pulmonary nodules (5.8%), bronchiectasis (3.8%), pleural effusion
(1.9%), and cavitation (1%). There were no hallo signs, reversed hallo signs, and mediastinal
lymphadenopathy. Pulmonary changes were unilateral in 16.7% and bilateral in 83.3%, central in
14.6%, peripheral in 57.3%, and diffuse (central and peripheral) in 28.1%. Most cases showed multi-
lobar changes (70.8%), while the lower lobe was more commonly involved (17.7%) than the middle
lobe/lingula (8.3%) and upper lobe (3.1%). In unilateral involvement, changes were more on
the right (68.8%) than the left (31.2%) side. Compared with middle and old age groups, young
adult patients showed significantly lesser frequency of consolidation (17% vs. 13.3% and 37%), diffuse
changes 28.1% (14.2% vs. 35.3% and 40.5%), bilateral disease (71.4% vs. 94.1% and 85.2%),
and multi-lobar involvement (51.4% vs. 82.4% and 81.4%) respectively.

Conclusion:

Bilateral and peripheral GGO were the most frequent findings with the right and lower
lobar predilection. The pattern and the distribution of CT changes seem to be age-specific.
Impact of Covid19 and its Treatment: A Report
Authors: Sharma Tanu , Veer Karan
Published: December 2020

Till now, across from a few basic data, nothing is well clear regarding its exact origin, incubation
period, seriousness and what makes it transmissible is not recommended for COVID19 anywhere
in the world. It was on 28 January, 2020 that the World Health Organisation released a paper
relating to medical data and recommendations from the management of previous HCoV epidemics.
The present paper outlines steps for the identification and assessment of patients with extreme acute
respiratory disease; monitoring and infection prevention strategies; tracking and early intervention
therapy; treatment of respiratory arrest and ARDS; clinical diagnosis; recommendations for septic
shock management; therapies; and concerns for pregnant women.
Occurrence of Inborn Errors of Metabolism in Newborns, Diagnosis and Prophylaxis
Authors: Bharadwaj Alok , Wahi Nitin , Saxena Aditya
Published: December 2020

Inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) are a heterogeneous group of rare genetic disorders that
are generally transmitted as autosomal or X-linked recessive disorders. These defects arise due to mutations
associated with specific gene(s), especially the ones associated with key metabolic enzymes.
These enzymes or their product(s) are involved in various metabolic pathways, leading to the accumulation
of intermediary metabolite(s), reflecting their toxic effects upon mutations. The diagnosis of
these metabolic disorders is based on the biochemical analysis of the clinical manifestations produced
and their molecular mechanism. Therefore, it is imperative to devise diagnostic tests with high sensitivity
and specificity for early detection of IEM. Recent advances in biochemical and polymerase chain
reaction-based genetic analysis along with pedigree and prenatal diagnosis can be life-saving in nature.
The latest development in exome sequencing for rapid diagnosis and enzyme replacement therapy
would facilitate the successful treatment of these metabolic disorders in the future. However, the longterm
clinical implications of these genetic manipulations is still a matter of debate among intellectuals
and requires further research.
Asphalt Binder Performance Grading for the Republic of Yemen Based on Superpave Asphalt Mix-Design
Authors: Ali Hussain Ghassan M. , Abdulaziz Mohammed A.G. , Xiang Zheng N. , Al-Hammadi Mohammed A.
Published: December 2020

Background:

The asphalt binder is considered a temperature-sensitive viscoelastic material. Temperature can cause some common distress of asphalt pavement, such as rutting (permanent deformation), which correlated with high-temperature environments, and thermal cracking, which correlated with low-temperature environments.

Objective:

This study aimed to establish asphalt binder Performance Grades (PGs) in the Yemeni region to ensure that the asphalt pavement design can effectively resist the distresses of rutting and cracking that occurred due to seasonal temperature changes.

Methods:

In order to determine the performance grades, the temperature zoning was performed by obtaining the last 10 years temperature data of 19 cities in Yemen gathered by the Yemeni Meteorological Authority. The collected data were analyzed based on the trend and statistical reliability. Three air-pavement temperature prediction models of Superpave, LTPP, and Oman model were used to predict air pavement temperatures. The local performance grades were computed using reliability levels of 50% and 98%. Since the dependent variables of latitude in the Superpave equation can more reflect the geographical locations of Yemeni regions rather than the other models, this study strongly approved the SHARP Superpave model to be used to determine the performance grades.

Results:

Based on the Superpave model with reliability analyses, performance grade maps were drawn. The most common performance grades recommended in this study for low traffic volume roads were PG64-10, and PG52-10.

Conclusion:

The findings of this study are highly significant and provide valuable decision support for pavement management and improve the transportation system in the Republic of Yemen.
Are Dental Students Aware of and Knowledgeable about COVID-19? A Questionnaire-based Investigation
Authors: Bennardo Francesco , Buffone Caterina , Fortunato Leonzio , Giudice Amerigo
Published: December 2020

Background:

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a major global concern.

Objective:

This study aims to evaluate the knowledge of dental students toward COVID-19 in a context of a health emergency.

Methods:

A questionnaire-based survey was drawn up in an online form, to investigate knowledge and awareness level about COVID-19 among dental students at Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Italy. The questionnaire contained socio-demographic questions and 12 questions about definition, contagiousness, symptoms, incubation, source of infection, routes of transmission, treatment and infection control practices related to COVID-19.

Results:

72 dental students responded to the questionnaire-based survey. The participants had 87.6% of the essential knowledge about COVID-19 and 56.9% of the participants had also already heard about similar respiratory diseases. However, only 50% of the responders perceived a greater risk of contagion for dentists than other health professionals.

Conclusion:

Italian dental students had a good level of awareness of COVID-19. The most positive attitude of participants was toward the period of incubation, route of transmission and treatment. The COVID-19 outbreak reminded us the importance of knowledge on cross-infection control. It is essential to further sensitize future dentists to not underestimate the risk of exposure to the virus in dentistry.
Combined Influence of Chitosan and Calcium Chloride on Fusarium Dry Rot Disease Under Field Conditions
Authors: Mohammed Sabah R. , Eskov Ivan D. , Zeitar Elsayed M.
Published: December 2020

Background:

Fusarium dry rot disease caused by Fusarium sambucinum Fuckel (F. sambucinum) can infect the potato tubers in the field and during storage. Yield losses by F. sambucinum reach 60%. Traditional methods to control Fusarium dry rot are fungicides application, which led to developing many isolates resistant to these fungicides.

Objective:

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of calcium chloride (CaCl2) and chitosan, alone or in combination, on plant development, tuber yield, and Fusarium dry rot disease incidence under field conditions.

Methods:

Soil inoculated with F. sambucinum before planting. We treated the seed tubers with CaCl2 (0.5 or 1%), chitosan 0.5%, or both. The foliage was sprayed twice with CaCl2 (0.5 or 1%), 0.1% chitosan, or both. During the vegetation period, growth parameters, such as germination (%), plant height (cm), and branches number per plant, were measured. At harvest, we calculated the total and the marketable number of tubers and tuber yield. In addition, during storage, we assessed the incidence of Fusarium dry rot disease on tubers.

Results:

Results revealed that combined pre-planting application with 1% CaCl2 and 0.5% chitosan with 2 hours intervals, then spraying foliar with 1% CaCl2 and 0.1% chitosan twice with ten days intervals starting at 40 days after planting resulted in: a) increasing the germination, enhancing the growth parameters such as plant height and branches number per plant; b) enhancing the marketable tuber yield by 75.2 and 97.6% in Sante and Kolobok varieties, respectively; c) reducing Fusarium dry rot disease incidence by 61.9-72.7%.

Conclusion:

The work highlighted that the combined pre-planting and foliar application of CaCl2 and chitosan might be recommended for potato producers to reduce the incidence of Fusarium dry rot disease and augment yields.
Development of a Performance Concept in the Construction Field: A Critical Review
Authors: Santos Francielle , Carvalho Michele , Brandstetter Maria Carolina
Published: December 2020

The performance concept in the construction field is very broad, can occur within the project scope and building, suggesting effective ways to evaluate according to the activities involved. Although a large number of studies on construction project performance (CPP) and performance-based building (PBB) have been conducted in the last decade, there remains a lack of consensus among researchers and professionals regarding how to integrate PBB-related activities into the construction project phases (design, planning, construction and operation). After an in-depth analysis of hundreds of journal articles published between 2008 and 2018, this study provides a holistic understanding and critical reflection on the nexus between CPP and PBB, systematically illustrated by a “Performance information mapping” and a “Performance Taxonomy Framework” at each project phase in the strategic decision-making process. The results can help future researchers and professionals to conduct searches that are more relevant and to design, aiming at steps to ensure project success and building efficiency. A systematic review contributes to a better understanding of the performance concept in the construction field because it covers an unprecedented performance study of both stages, process management and product performance requirements in the construction industry. The review concludes by suggesting, as further work, a search for an integration tool.
The Importance of Managing HbA1c in Coronary Artery Disease: Keep It Low
Authors: Sargowo Djanggan
Published: December 2020

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the most prevalent cardiovascular disease, which remains the leading cause of death worldwide. In Indonesia, it accounts for approximately 1.5% of the entire population. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is taken into consideration as one of the most potent risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. HaemoglobinA1c (HbA1c) reflects a long-term glycemic control and is used as a valuable diabetes biomarker. High serum glucose levels, expressed as glycated hemoglobin levels in diabetics or non-diabetics, are related to varying degrees of systemic inflammation and promote the release of the proinflammatory cytokines. The association between higher glycated serum HbA1c levels and the severity of the coronary disease is well known. The predictive value of HbA1c for CAD severity, re-hospitalization, and the mortality of cardiovascular disease had been studied extensively since 2004. Numerous previous trials discovered that severity of CAD correlated with the elevation of HbA1c levels, suggesting it as a broad surrogate marker for CAD. Thus, HbA1c is currently considered as an independent risk factor for CAD. A higher level of HbA1c and the presence of factors associated with ongoing atherosclerosis and extensive CAD are concomitantly contributing to the higher major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) incidence and long-term mortality.
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Late is Better Than Not Done at All
Authors: Hendrawati Hendrawati , Saifur Rohman Mohammad , Tri Tjahjono Cholid , Widito Sasmojo , Satrijo Budi , Waranugraha Yoga , Rizki Fadlan Muhammad
Published: December 2020

Background : For ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients, reperfusion through primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) must be done to return the coronary arteries' blood flow. However, a large proportion of patients received late PCI. This study aimed to assess the impact of late PCI on the clinical outcomes of STEMI patients. Methods : A retrospective cohort study was conducted in Saiful Anwar General Hospital from January 2017 to April 2018. A total of 192 STEMI patients were divided into three groups: (1) on-time PCI; (2) late PCI; and (3) no PCI. The outcome measured included six months and 12 months of cardiovascular mortality and hospital readmission because of worsening heart failure and recurrent myocardial infarction (MI). Results: At six-month follow-up period, we found that hospital readmission was higher in the no PCI group (9.2% vs. 12.1% vs. 34.8%; p = 0.009). The recurrent MI (0% vs. 0% vs. 7.2%; p = 0.010) and worsening heart failure (6.2% vs. 8.6% vs. 33.3%; p < 0.001) was also higher in the no PCI group. On 12 months follow up period, the mortality (4.6% vs. 13.8% vs. 21.7%; p = 0.015) and hospital readmission (15.4% vs. 20.7% vs. 42%; p = 0.001) rate was higher in no PCI group. Hospital readmission because of worsening heart failure was also higher in no PCI group (9.2% vs. 17.2% vs. 37.7%; p = 0.015). Conclusion: Not performing revascularization was correlated with higher mortality and hospital readmission rate in STEMI patients. Late PCI was associated with better outcomes than not conducting revascularization.
Do Myocardial Blush Grade Following Chronic Total Occlusion Recanalization Improve Clinical Outcome of Chronic Coronary Syndromes Patients?
Authors: Handirosinyanto Ikhwan , Saifur Rohman Mohammad , Hendrawan Dadang , Sargowo Djanggan , Waranugraha Yoga , Rusnanta Fahmy , Galih Prakoso Ardhani
Published: December 2020

Background : Myocardial blush grade (MBG) is an angiographic parameter to describe the adequacy of myocardial reperfusion. The correlation between myocardial blush and the clinical outcome following chronic total occlusion (CTO) recanalization is still unclear. Our study aimed to investigate the impact of myocardial blush after CTO recanalization on the clinical outcome of CCS patients. Design : A retrospective cohort study was conducted. Patients who underwent CTO recanalization were divided into two groups based on the myocardial blush. Patients were classified as having good myocardial blush (MBG category 2 to 3 or QUBE 0 to 10.2) and poor myocardial blush (MBG category 0 to 1 or QUBE 10.2 to 36.4). The outcome measured was the improvement of angina measured using the Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ) and the reduction of antianginal drug regimens. Results : The follow-up period was ranging from 2 to 24 months following the CTO recanalization procedure. The SAQ for physical limitation (83.86 ± 16.11 vs. 77.92 ± 3.44; p = 0.247), angina frequency (85.27 ± 17.44 vs. 74.76 ± 22.05; p = 0.105), and quality of life (73.24 ± 3.41 vs. 72.82 ± 3.56; p = 0.932) between the two groups was not significantly different. Good myocardial blush was not correlated with the reduction of antianginal drug regimens (10 (52.6) vs. 8 (40); p = 0.639). Conclusion : Myocardial blush post-CTO recanalization was not associated with the improvement of angina symptoms and the reduction of antianginal drug regimens among patients with CCS.
Kelayakan Usaha dan Nilai Tambah Sale Pisang di Sentra Pengolahan Sale Kabupaten Grobogan
Authors:   Wahid Hasyim University, Nihaya Yuhanidatin , Awami Shofia Nur ,   Wahid Hasyim University, Wibowo Hendri ,   Wahid Hasyim University, Prabowo Rossi ,   Wahid Hasyim University
Published: December 2020

Sale pisang merupakan produk makanan ringan yang terbuat dari buah pisang yang diawetkan dengan cara pengeringan. Agroindustri merupakan salah satu upaya guna menambah nilai jual dan dapat menambah umur simpan dari produk tersebut. Proses pengolahan (agroindustri) sebagai alternatif dalam pengurangan resiko pembusukan dari komoditas pertanian seperti buah pisang. Buah pisang yang digunakan sebagai bahan baku pembuatan sale pisang adalah pisang uter. Pisang uter termasuk pisang buah yakni bisa langsung dimakan tanpa diolah terlebih dahulu. Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif kuantitatif, sementara analisis data diantaranya analisis keuntungan, R/C dan nilai tambah. Penentuan responden menggunakan metode sensus sebanyak 25 pengolah yang distratifikasi menjadi tiga kategori usaha berdasarkan jumlah output yang dihasilkan yaitu usaha skala kecil 5 pengolah, usaha skala sedang 19 pengolah dan usaha skala besar 1 pengolah. Hasil penelitian dalam periode satu bulan produksi yaitu pada bulan Februari tahun 2020 menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata total penerimaan usaha skala kecil Rp 4 096 000 dengan total biaya Rp 3 377 963, serta rata-rata keuntungan yang diperoleh adalah Rp 718 038. Usaha skala sedang, rata-rata total penerimaan Rp 7.208.421 dengan total biaya Rp.5.547.040, serta rata-rata keuntungan yang diperoleh adalah Rp 1 661 381. Usaha skala besar, rata-rata total penerimaan Rp 49.920.000 dengan total biaya Rp 29 136 564, serta rata-rata keuntungan yang diperoleh adalah Rp 20.783.436. Nilai R/C berturut-turut dari usaha skala kecil yaitu 1.21, 1.30 dan 1.71. Nilai tambah dari hasil pengolahan pisang menjadi sale pisang berturut-turut dari usaha skala kecil sebesar Rp 8.364.81/kg (40.11%), Rp 8.534.57/kg (41.10%) dan Rp 12.568.42/kg (50.35%).
Reading and (Re)Writing the Auctores: Poliziano and the Ancient Roman Miscellany
Authors: DiGiulio Scott
Published: December 2020

This essay examins the influence of Aulus Gellius' Noctes Atticae (2nd c. CE) on Angelo Poliziano's Miscellaneorum centuria prima (1489); in particular, it reconsiders that manner in which the aesthetics of varietas are deployed in each as part of the broader literary program. First, by exploring ideas of auctoritas, this essay suggests that Gellius' own preferred categories influenced Poliziano's sense of the canon and contributed to the development of his own authoritative persona throughouth Preface of the centuria prima. Second, in examining the ways in which both authors describe their use of literary diversity, it becomes increasingly evident that both see their prose works as operating within a broader aesthetic of variety. After illustrating how both authors  articulate these values, the essay concludes by examining two sets of chapters in the Centuria prima in which variety is put to use for didactic purpose, in a manner similar to the Noctes Atticae. While the influence of Gellius has long been acknowledged, including by Poliziano himself, this essay offers a reading of each author that reveals additional literary purpose underlying their use of the aesthetics of variety.
The Comic Latin Grammar in Victorian England
Authors: Arthur Montagne Jacqueline
Published: December 2020

This paper presents the first scholarly analysis of The Comic Latin Grammar by Percival Leigh, a satirical textbook of Latin grammar published in London in 1840. Sections I and II analyze the role of Latin education and the rapid publication of Latin grammar books during the nineteenth century. Sections III and IV conduct close readings of the Comic Latin Grammar to assess its techniques of parody and allusion. I conclude that the textbook achieves its satire of Latin learning by embedding two tiers of humor in its lessons designed for two types of readers: those with and without a background in Classical education. In this way, Leigh uses parody as a mechanism for constructing and enforcing social boundaries, but also satirizes the use of Latin as a shibboleth for polite society.
Muziek luisteren met een kunst-oor. Van probleem via uitdaging naar oplossing: handboek Musi-CI training
Authors: Veltman Joke
Published: December 2020

Deze bijdrage bevat persoonlijke ervaringen met luisteren met een cochleair implantaat (CI) van Joke Veltman, pianiste, Master of Music en initiatiefnemer-projectleider van de “Musi-CI training”.

Deze training wordt nu ontwikkeld in samenwerking met Radboudumc en UMC Utrecht, met behulp van subsidie van ZonMw, project ‘Voor Elkaar!’. Dit project loopt door tot voorjaar 2021, met als uitkomst de publicatie van het Handboek Musi-CI training, waarmee revalidatie van CI-gebruikers kan worden verrijkt.

De Musi-CI training komt tegemoet aan de wensen van CI-gebruikers én past binnen wat CI-teams kunnen bieden. De achtergronden van deze nieuwe aanpak met muziek als uitgangspunt worden besproken. Daarnaast worden ervaringen gedeeld van deelnemers aan de eerste ronde (najaar 2019) en tweede ronde (voorjaar 2020) van de Musi-CI training.

OPCI (Onafhankelijk Platform Cochleaire Implantatie) stelt dat veel CI-gebruikers blijk geven van een (grote) behoefte om weer van muziek te leren genieten. https://www.opciweb.nl/

Er zijn in Nederland ruim 7500 mensen (volwassenen en kinderen) met een CI. Jaarlijks komen hier ruim 450 mensen bij. https://www.opciweb.nl/aantal-implantaties-in-nederland-t-m-2019/
The Effect of Window-to-Wall Ratio (WWR) and Window Orientation (WO) on the Thermal Performance: A preliminary overview
Authors: Alsehail Abdullah , Almhafdy Abdulbasit
Published: December 2020

Sustainable aspects of buildings became one of the most crucial aspects of the built environment. The thermal performance can be improved through sustainable design guidelines and, thus, reduce energy consumption. This review covered studies that addressed Window Wall Ratio (WWR) and Window Orientation (WO) and their effect on thermal performance. WWR as a design variable that deals with window design, while the WO as an environmental variable that deals with orientation. The results will help to highlight open issues and research directions in the context of WWR, WO and integrations with other factors in buildings.
Keywords: WWR, window design factors, Energy, WO
eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI:
ARDGERMELİ BETONARME KÖPRÜ TABLİYESİNDE HALAT YERLEŞİMİNİN İRDELEMESİ VE EKONOMİK DEĞERLENDİRMELER
Authors: TURAN Mustafa
Published: December 2020

Ardgemeli beton teknolojisi, günümüz şartlarında, endüstriyel alanda sıkça kullanılan bir sistem haline gelmiştir. Özellikle, köprü üstyapı sistemlerinde, betonun sahip olduğu yüksek basınç mukavemetinden faydalanarak, çelik donatı ve halatlar yardımıyla betonun çekme gerilmeleri zaafını kapatmayı amaçlar. Bu çalışmada, köprü üstyapısı, sonlu elemanlar yöntemi metodu kullanan bilgisayar yazılımı ile modellenmiştir. Üstyapı tasarımlarına; daimi yükler, geçici yükler ve zamana bağlı yükler uygulanmıştır. Kesit gerilmelerini dengelemek amacıyla, öngerme halatları analiz modellerine yerleştirilmiştir. Seçilen halat düzeninin tasarıma etkileri kıyaslanmıştır. Sonuç olarak, “en uygun” tasarıma ulaşmak adına halat kullanımı konusu detaylı bir şekilde incelenmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, neden-sonuç ilişkisi kapsamında değerlendirilmiştir. Sonuçların yönlendirmiş olduğu iki ana bulgu; ardgermeli köprü tabliyelerinde kullanılan öngerme kablolarının kesit gerilmelerini takip eden parabolik bir yörünge izlemesinin ve mümkün olabildiğince daha büyük çaplı tüplerin içerisinden geçirilerek, kesit yüzeylerine yakınlaştırılmasının tesirleri karşılamak adına gereken toplam çelik halat metrajını düşüreceği saptanmıştır.
SIVI NİTROJEN İLE SUNİ DOLU YAPIMI VE ŞİMDİYE KADAR YAPILAN YAPAY DOLULARLA KARŞILAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: YİLMAZ Gokalp , UZ Mehmet Eren , DAWOOD Mohammad , KOP Dilara
Published: December 2020

Dolu, tanım olarak, donmuş katı bir şekilde yeryüzüne düşen su parçacıklarıdır. Boyutları 20 cm’ye kadar çıkabilmektedir. Bu sert kütleler yeryüzüne 80 ile 110 km/s lik hızlarla çarpmakta, ancak bu çarpışmaya rağmen kırılmamaktadırlar. Doluların bu kütle ve hızlarda verdikleri zarar ise bir hayli fazladır. Örneğin; İspanya’nın Alicante şehrinde 2019’un Ağustos ayında gerçekleşen dolu fırtınası 3 milyon euro değerinde zarar vermiştir. Araba kaportalarına, uçak gövdelerine, evlerin çatılarına, solar panellere, rüzgâr türbinlerine verdikleri zarar her yıl milyonlarca lira kayba neden olmaktadır. Tüm bunlara rağmen dolu ile ilgili çalışmalar, dolunun simüle edilememesi ve dolayısıyla dolunun verdiği hasarın da tam olarak simüle edilememesinden dolayı tam başarıya ulaştığı söylenememektedir. Bu çalışmada daha önceden yapılmamış ve literatüre geçmemiş olan sıvı nitrojen ve su ile suni dolu yapılmaktadır. Daha önceden dolu hasar testlerinde kullanılan çelik toplar, indentörler, normal buz küreleri gibi uygulamaların gerçeğe yakın sonuçlar vermediği ve dolu karakteristiği gösteremediği saptanmıştır. Bu eksiklik, yaptığımız “suni dolunun” gerçekle çok yakın karakterde olduğunun ispatı ile giderilmiştir. İşbu ispat dolunun kırılmaması, atış testlerinde benzer sonuçlar vermesi, suni dolunun yoğunluğu gibi parametrelerin gerçek doluya yakın olması sonucunda pekiştirilmiştir.
KABLOSUZ VÜCUT ALAN AĞLARI ARASI AODV TABANLI YÖNLENDİRME ALGORİTMASININ BAŞARIM ANALİZİ
Authors: SAVAŞÇI ŞEN Seda , CİCİOĞLU Murtaza , ÇALHAN Ali
Published: December 2020

Vücut ısısı, kalp ritmi ve solunum oranı gibi hayati veriler insan sağlığının değerlendirilmesi ve olası problemlerde anında müdahale edilebilmesi bakımından oldukça önemlidir. Bu yaşamsal ve fiziksel verilerin izlenmesinde ve değerlendirmesinde çeşitli sistemler kullanılabilmektedir. Uzaktan sağlık izleme sistemlerinde yaygın olarak kullanılan Kablosuz Vücut Alan Ağları (KVAA) başta sağlık olmak üzere sportif, askeri ve etkileşimli oyunlar gibi birçok alanda uygulamalara konu olmuştur. Özellikle daha yoğun ortamlarda KVAA donanımlarını taşıyan bireylerin koordinatör düğümlerinin birbiri ile haberleşebilmesi (KVAA-arası) yönlendirme işlemlerinin önemini ortaya koymuştur. Bu çalışmada Riverbed Modeler benzetim yazılımında KVAA haberleşme ağı modellenmiştir. KVAA’lar arası haberleşmede verilerin hedeflerine başarılı bir şekilde ulaşmaları amacıyla AODV yönlendirme protokolü kullanılmıştır. KVAA-içi haberleşmede ise IEEE 802.15.6 protokolü kullanılmış ve tasarlanan sistemin başarım analizi için uçtan-uça gecikme, enerji tüketimi ve iş çıkarma oranı gibi ağ başarım parametreleri incelenmiştir.
SOFRALIK ZEYTİN ÜRETİMİNDEN KAYNAKLANAN ATIKSULARIN ÖZELLİKLERİ VE ARITMA YÖNTEMLERİ
Authors: DÖLGEN Deniz , ALPASLAN Mehmet Necdet
Published: December 2020

Türkiye, zeytin üretiminde dünyanın önde gelen ülkelerinden biridir. Toplanan (hasat edilen) zeytinin yaklaşık %25’i sofralık zeytin olarak tüketilmekte, geri kalan %75’i zeytinyağı olarak işlenmektedir. Ülkemizde sofralık zeytin üretiminde farklı hazırlama yöntemleri (İspanyol tipi işlem, çizme ve kırma, salamura tipi, sele tipi, teneke tipi, kalamata tipi, kostikli tip, doğal fermente, vb.) kullanılmaktadır. Hazırlama yöntemine bağlı olarak atıksuyun miktar ve kalitesinde farklılıklar görülmekle birlikte, temelde sofralık zeytin üretimi (SZÜ) işlemlerinden yüksek organik madde, fenolik bileşikler, klorür, alkalinite, çözünmüş katı madde içeren koyu renkli atıksular oluşmaktadır. Bu nedenle, SZÜ atıksularının arıtılması için fiziksel, kimyasal ve biyolojik arıtma süreçlerinin bir arada uygulandığı çözümler önerilmektedir. Türkiye’de SZÜ atıksularının arıtılmasına yönelik teknolojik uygulamalar sınırlıdır. Literatürde, laboratuvar ölçekli bazı çalışmaların sonuçları sunulmaktadır. Ancak, konuyu SZÜ süreçleri ve buna bağlı olarak atıksu kaynakları, atıksu miktarı, atıksu karakterizasyonu ve arıtma alternatifleri şeklinde tüm bileşenleri ile ele alan bir çalışma bulunmamaktadır. Makalede, önce SZÜ süreçleri ile üretimden kaynaklanan atıksuların miktar ve kalitesi hakkında kapsamlı bilgi verilmiştir. Daha sonra SZÜ atıksularının arıtımında öne çıkan yöntemler tanıtılmış, uygun arıtma kombinasyonları irdelenmiştir.
TÜRK İNŞAAT SEKTÖRÜNDE KURUMSAL KAYNAK PLANLAMA (ERP) SİSTEMLERİNİN KULLANIMI ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: ALADAĞ Hande
Published: December 2020

Türk inşaat sektörünün, sürdürülebilir performansını devam ettirebilmesi için sektörün önde gelen firmalarının üstlendikleri projeleri daha etkin sistemlerle yönetmesi gerekmektedir. Bu gerekliliği karşılayabilmek amacıyla ise Kurumsal Kaynak Planlama (ERP) sistemlerine olan ilgileri ve ihtiyaçları her geçen gün artmaktadır. Özellikle son birkaç sene içerisinde çok sayıda inşaat firması ERP sistemlerine yatırım yapmış olsa da yapılan bu yatırımların azımsanmayacak bölümü başarısızlıkla sonuçlanmaktadır. Bu bağlamda çalışmanın temel amacı, Türk inşaat firmalarının ERP sistemlerini kullanırken yaşadıkları zorlukları araştırmak ve daha başarılı uygulamalar elde edilmesi için çözüm önerileri sunmaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı doğrultusunda ERP sistemlerini bünyesine uyarlamış 62 adet Türk inşaat firması ile bir anket çalışması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sonrasında ise, firmaların ERP adaptasyonunda başarı sağlamaları için çözüm önerileri paylaşılmıştır. Ortaya koyulan çözüm önerileri, ERP sistemlerini uygulamak isteyen inşaat firmalarının kendilerine uygun bir yol haritası hazırlaması için gerekli altyapıyı sağlaması aşamasında faydalı olacağı gibi, Türk inşaat şirketlerinin küresel rekabet edebilirliklerini arttırarak Türk inşaat sektörünün sürdürülebilir performansının sağlamasına katkıda bulunacaktır.
The Geo-ecological Problems of the Artificial Water Bodies of Kalmykia
Authors:   Institute for Comprehensive Studies of Arid Territories, Ulanova Svetlana
Published: December 2020

Целью работы является исследование геоэкологических проблем, возникающих в ходе длительного периода эксплуатации водохранилищ Калмыкии. Материал и методы. В качестве материалов исследования послужили данные, полученные во время полевых и экспедиционных работ 2015–2019 гг. Исследования выполнялись с использованием картографических, маршрутных и стационарных, геоботанических методов в сочетании с лабораторным анализом образцов почв и вод, а также с использованием методов дистанционного зондирования Земли. Результаты и выводы. Результаты долговременного мониторинга водохранилищ Калмыкии показали, что основными геоэкологическими проблемами водоемов республики являются обмеление, увеличение минерализации, загрязнение вод биогенными и токсичными веществами, снижение биоразнообразия почв и растительности экотонной зоны водоемов.
Summer Food Ration of the Microtus Socialis Pall. at Chernye Zemli of the Republic of Kalmykia
Authors:   Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov, Dzhapova Vita , Jimbeev Nikita ,   Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov, Budaev Denis ,   Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov
Published: December 2020

Цель настоящего исследования — определить состав летнего рациона Microtus socialis Pall. (общественная полевка). Материал и методы. Материалы по составу летнего рациона Microtus socialis Pall. получены на территории Черных земель (северо-западный Прикаспий) Республики Калмыкия с использованием метода кутикулярного микрогистологического анализа экскрементов. Результаты. В рационе общественной полевки выявлено 26 видов растений. Основу летнего рациона составляют злаки (54 %), преимущественно Poa bulbosa. Разнотравье потребляется общественной полевкой в несколько меньшем количестве (46 %), но также играет важную роль в питании в летний период. Выводы. Основу летнего рациона Microtus socialis Pall. на Черных землях составляют вегетативные и генеративные органы эфемероида Poa bulbosa. Преобладание мятлика луковичного в летнем рационе связано с тем, что и после завершения вегетации луковицы этого вида сохраняются до начала нового вегетационного сезона, являясь легкодоступным кормом.
The Effectiveness of Phyto-amelioration at Chernye Zemli of the Republic of Kalmykia
Authors:   Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov, Djapova Raisa , Ayusheva Elena ,   Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov, Dordjieva Tatyana ,   Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov
Published: December 2020

Цель. Исследование эффективности фитомелирации на Черных землях Республики Калмыкия. Материалы и методы. В качестве фитомелиорантов пастбищ этого региона использовались преимущественно Kochia prostrata L. и Agropyron fragile (Roth) P. Candargy. Для оценки эффективности фитомелиорации пастбищ рассчитана емкость пастбищ до и после фитомелиорации вышеуказанными видами. Емкость пастбищ определяли с учетом продуктивности сухой надземной массы растительности пастбищ до и после фитомелиорации, экологически допустимой нагрузки на пастбища, обеспечивающей возобновление растительности пастбищ, длительности выпасного периода и потребности животных в корме в кормовых единицах. Результаты. Выполнена оценка эффективности фитомелиорации деградированных пастбищ в регионе Черные земли (южная часть Прикаспийской низменности) на территории Республики Калмыкия. Выводы. Фитомелиорация деградированных пастбищ вышеуказанными видами позволила увеличить емкость пастбищ в 4–5 раз.
Regarding the Herpetofauna of the “Chernye Zemli” Reserve
Authors:   State Nature and Biosphere Reserve “Chernye Zemli”, Bogun Sergey
Published: December 2020

Целью данного исследования является инвентаризация герпетофауны территорий степного и орнитологического участков биосферного заповедника «Черные земли». Материал и методы. Сбор и определение проводились классическими методами, используемыми в биологии и зоологии. Результаты и выводы. В настоящей статье обобщена информация о видовом составе и распределении видов пресмыкающихся и земноводных на территории заповедника «Черные земли».
Materials on Entomofauna of the “Chernye Zemli” Biosphere Reserve of the Republic of Kalmykia. Report No. 3
Authors:   Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov, Savranskaya Zhanna , Bogun Sergey ,   State Nature and Biosphere Reserve “Chernye Zemli”, Udaev Rostislav ,   State Nature and Biosphere Reserve “Chernye Zemli”
Published: December 2020

Целью данного исследования является инвентаризация фауны насекомых, обитающих на территориях степного участка биосферного заповедника «Черные земли» и прилегающего к нему Харбинского заказника. Методы. Сбор материала проводился в основном методом ручного сбора в различных биотопах, а также методом кошения. Результаты и выводы. Список энтомофауны заповедника дополнен 17 видами, относящимися к 11 семействам из 4 отрядов. Из них впервые для заповедника приводится отряд равнокрылые (Homoptera) с семейством певчие цикады (Cicadidae) и для Харбинского заказника два семейства из отряда жесткокрылые (Coleoptera): мертвоеды (Silphidae) и кожееды (Dermestidae).
Transfer anxiety in critical care patients and their caregivers
Authors: BAT TONKUŞ Merve , DOĞAN Sibel , ATAYOĞLU Ali Timuçin
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Both admission and discharge in the critical care units can cause anxiety in the patients and their family caregivers. Coordination and integration of primary and secondary healthcare is important for those individuals. The aim of the study was to investigate the transfer anxiety in patients and their caregivers due to being transferred from the intensive care unit (ICU).Methods: This is a descriptive study that was carried out through interviewing with the patients and their caregivers who were hospitalized in the ICU and then transferred out due to the improvement of their general condition. The data of the study were carried out by using a Questionnaire Form and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).Results: A total of 170 individuals (85 patients and 85 family caregivers) were involved in the study. The patient’s anxiety scores were higher than their caregivers and the difference was statistically significant (p<0.001). The patients and their caregivers’ mean anxiety scale scores after the transfer were higher in comparison with the mean scores before the transfer and the difference was statistically significant (p<0.001). Conclusions: Patients and their caregivers experience transfer anxiety due to being transferred from the ICU. Therefore, healthcare professionals are encouraged to make the necessary adjustments to prevent transfer anxiety. In this process, the involvement of primary healthcare professionals, in particular family physicians and nurses, who know them closely is crucial.
Reasonableness as a way to determine the legal admissibility of a transaction in antitrust law
Authors:   JSC «Power Machines», ZAITSEVA NATALIYA V.
Published: December 2020

The article is devoted to the research of the criterion of rationality, its content and interpretation at the international level and in national systems. The author analyzes the role of rationality in the system of antitrust regulation and its impact on the acceptability of transactions that affect competition. The article outlines the criteria of a reasonable approach to permissible actions restricting competition in the conditions of Russian law, as well as the peculiarity of regulating conditions restricting trade in common law countries. Two basic models for the interpretation of rationality are based on assessment of the form and content of the principle. The qualification of rationality is based on existing precedents that gave legal interpretation to this term. A reasonable approach to determining the admissibility of actions that restrict competition is possible for a certain list of actions in the presence of mandatory criteria – no harm (at the moment) and the presence of a positive general economic effect. The author considers the issues of changing the legal content of reasonableness depending on the type of restrictions. There are three approaches to the definition of rationality – utilitarian, pragmatic and formalist, which are used to varying degrees in certain industries, but it is possible to distinguish the use as the main utilitarian approach in tort obligations and some obligations of the administrative order, a pragmatic approach in contractual relations and a formalist approach in a public relationship. The author considers the issues of changing the legal content of rationality, depending on the type of restrictions.
The Relation Between Sugar Intake In Ultra Processed Beverages And Energy Intake Of Food And Beverage To Teenage Overweight
Authors: Setyaningrum Alvia Anggreini , Adiningsih Sri
Published: December 2020

Overweight is an accumulation of excess adipose reserve within the body, resulting in an increase of bodyweight. Consumption of ultra-processed beverages, and energy intake from food and beverage are several fators that can cause the problem of overweight. This research aims to understand the relation between sugar intake in ultra-processed beverages and energy intake from food and beverages with overweight among teenage students of senior high school 6 Surabaya. The research is an observational research with cross-sectional design. Sampling is taken using proportional random sampling technique. The number of participants are 80 teenagers from 10th and 11th classes in June 2020. Participants are aged 15-18 years old. Energy intake from food and beverages are taken from 2x24 hour recall questionnaire, and sugar intake from ultra-processed beverages taken from seven-day beverages diary.. Statistical analysis are done using chi-square. The result shows relation between energy intake from food and beverages with overnutrition, with (p =< 0,001). In conclusion, excess energy intake from food and beverages relation with overweight problem to teenagers, thus requiring balanced nutritional guide education as well as annual nutrition status monitoring, from the school to its teenage students.
The Relation Between Macronutrient Adequency Level Mother`s Personal Hygiene, Environmental Sanitation and Diarrhea with Stunting Incidences Among Childern Aged 24-59 Months
Authors: Sari Yulianti Wulan , Wirjatmadi Bambang , Setyaningtyas Stefani Widya
Published: December 2020

Stunting is a undernutrition chronic status in the period of growth and development since the beginning of life. The incidence of stunting is influenced by multifactorial. Some factors such as the adequacy of macro nutrition during the growth period, incidence of infectious diseases, maternal personal hygiene and environmental sanitation, and mother's education, mother's occupation and family income. The purpose of this study was to analyze the adequancy of macro nutrient, incidents of diarrhea, maternal personal hygiene, and environmental sanitation  for the incidence of stunting. This research was observational with a case-control design. The case group was stunting toddlers aged 24-59 months, whereas the control group was normal toddlers (H/A) toddler age 24-59 months. Research was carried out in the working area of Mulyorejo Health Center Surabaya. Sample on this research was 28 for both stunting and non-stunting. Data was collected by measuring height and weight, family and toddler characteristic questionnaire, personal hygiene behavior assessment questionnaire, healthy home assessment questionnaire, food recall questionnaire 1x24 hours on holidays and week days. The data were analyzed using chi-square tests to determine the correlection of variabels on the incidence of stunting. The results of the study showed that there is a relationship between the level of energy sufficiency (p = 0.015) (OR = 4,636), the level of protein sufficiency (p = 0,000) (OR = 15,000), the level of fat sufficiency (p = 0,000) (OR = 22,000), the level of carbohydrate adequacy (p = 0,000) (OR = 11,500), history of diarrhea (p = 0.001) (OR = 0.121), and maternal personal hygiene (p = 0,000) (OR = 0.263) with stunting but, was no relationship between environmental sanitation (p = 0.070) (OR = 0.258) for the incidence of stunting. The conclusion in this study is the adequacy of macro nutrients, no incidents of diarrhea, good maternal personal hygiene, and environmental sanitation that meet the requirements will reduce the risk of stunting
Hygiene and Sanitation of Refill Drinking Water Depo at Kertosari Banyuwangi District
Authors: Faujia Reza
Published: December 2020

Air merupakan suatu kebutuhan yang harus terpenuhi dalam menjalani kehidupan, salah satunya adalah terpenuhinya kebutuhan air minum. Saat ini, masyarakat lebih memilih air minum yang berasal dari Depot Air Minum (DAM) dalam memenuhi kebutuhan air minum karena ternilai relatif lebih murah. Tujuan Penelitian ini yakni untuk mengetahui higiene sanitasi Depot Air Minum (DAM) yang terdapat di wilayah kerja puskesmas kertosari Kabupaten Banyuwangi. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional dan data dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Populasi penelitian yakni 14 DAM di Wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kertosari, dimana sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling dengan besar sampel 10 DAM. Instrumen Penelitian menggunakan check list yang terdapat pada Peraturan Menteri Kesehatan Republik Indonesia Nomor 43 Tahun 2014 tentang Higiene Sanitasi Depot Air Minum. Hasil yang didapatkan dengan variable penelitian yang meliputi kondisi higiene sanitasi tempat DAM, kondisi higiene sanitasi peralatan DAM dan kondisi higiene sanitasi penjamah DAM di wilayah kerja puskesmas kertosari menghasilkan beberapa variabel yang sudah sesuai dengan standar dan terdapat variabel yang masih belum sesuai dengan standar, terutama pada variabel higiene dan sanitasi penjamah meliputi 50% tempat sampah tidak memenuhi syarat, 70% tidak memiliki fasilitas cuci tangan dan 100% penjamah tidak melakukan cuci tangan ketika melayani konsumen. Disarankan untuk pihak penjamah untuk menyediakan fasilitas cuci tangan agar dapat mempermudah cuci tangan ketika melayani kosumen, dan menyediakan tempat sampah agar lebih mudah membuang sampah, serta tempat sampah yang harus dipenuhi harus tertutup. Penjamah juga disarankan memakai baju kerja khusus ketika bekerja.
Core outcome sets (COS) related to pregnancy and childbirth: a systematic review
Authors: Österberg Marie , Hellberg Christel , Jonsson AnnKristine , Fundell Sara , Trönnberg Frida , Skalkidou Alkistis , Jonsson Maria
Published: December 2020

Background: Systematic reviews of clinical trials frequently reveal
heterogeneity in the number and types of outcomes reported. To
counteract this, a Core Outcome Set (COS) may be applied. Objectives: A
systematic review of all completed and ongoing COS related to pregnancy
and childbirth Search strategy: COMET up to January 2020, Ovid MEDLINE,
EMBASE, PsycINFO, Academic Search Elite, CINAHL and SocINDEX up to June
2019. Selection criteria: Studies which prioritized outcomes using some
form of consensus method (such as the Delphi technique) were included.
Data collection and analysis: All included studies were checked for
compliance with the Core Outcome Set–STAndards for Reporting.
Information about population, setting, method and outcomes was
extracted. Main results: Nineteen completed studies and thirty-nine
ongoing studies were included. The number of outcomes included in
various COS ranged from 6 to 48. Most COS were for conditions related to
physical complications during pregnancy. No COS were identified for
perinatal mental health. Conclusion: This review discloses a growing
number of COS within the field of pregnancy and childbirth. Many of the
completed studies follow the proposed reporting. However, several of the
COS included a large number of outcomes. There is a need to consider the
number of outcomes which may be included in a COS while retaining its
applicability in future research. Funding This article is adapted from a
report undertaken by the SBU, who provided funding for the study.
Keywords: Childbirth, Core outcome set, Maternal health, Obstetric care,
Pregnancy
Surgical treatment of double-lumen aortic arch (persistent fifth aortic arch) associated with severe aortic coarctation
Authors: Kim Chang Hun , Kim Hyungtae , Choi Kwang Ho , Sung Si Chan , Ko Hoon
Published: December 2020

Persistent fifth aortic arch (PFAA) is a rare anomaly often associated
with aortic coarctation or interruption, and various surgical techniques
for this anomaly have been reported. Herein, we show a case of an infant
with PFAA and severe aortic coarctation. The aortic arch was
reconstructed using end-to-side anastomosis between the fifth aortic
arch and the descending aorta without any artificial conduit or patching
material. This approach is easy and effective, has growth potential, and
an additional surgery is not needed in the future.