bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identifikasi dan Konsep Pengembangan Kawasan Ruang Terbuka Hijau (RTH) Kota Padangsidimpuan
Authors: Rambe Yunita Syafitri
Published: November 2020

Urban areas in Indonesia tend to experience a typical problem, namely the high rate of population growth due to urbanization which causes the management of urban space to become increasingly difficult. The high and increasing number of urban population has implications for the high pressure on the use of urban space, so that it is necessary to organize the space in urban areas, especially public and social facilities as well as public open spaces in urban areas. Padangsidimpuan City is one of the cities in North Sumatra Province that has green open spaces but has not received special attention. So it is necessary to do research on identification and development. This is done with the aim of creating a comfortable, productive and sustainable urban space to create a sustainable existence of public open spaces in urban areas. The method used in this research is qualitative and quantitative methods with literature, interview, survey and recording techniques which later the data obtained will be analyzed for the development of green open spaces (RTH). It is hoped that the results of this research will be useful as a basic foundation for interested parties in developing and in further research.
Correlations Between the Adenotonsillar Microbiome and Clinical Characteristics of Pediatric Patients With Snoring
Authors: Kim Kyung Soo , Min Hyun Jin
Published: November 2020

Objectives. Few studies have reported combined analyses of the microbiome of the adenoids and tonsils in pediatric patients with snoring, and correlations of the adenotonsillar microbiome with clinical characteristics have not been evaluated to date. The aim of this study was to characterize the adenotonsillar microbiome and to determine its correlations with the subjective symptoms of pediatric patients with snoring and with levels of regional mucosal immune molecules.Methods. Twenty-four children who underwent tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy owing to snoring were enrolled in this cross-sectional study conducted between August 2017 and December 2018. The microbiome of the adenoids and tonsils was characterized, and its alpha- and beta-diversity was determined. Clinical characteristics, including subjective discomfort during sleep (assessed using the obstructive sleep apnea-18 questionnaire), the presence of allergic rhinitis, concentrations of heat shock protein (Hsp)27, Hsp70, and interleukin-8 (IL-8) in lavage fluids, and white blood cell (WBC) counts, were measured.Results. At the phylum level, the microbiome was not significantly different between the adenoids and tonsils; the alpha and beta indices were likewise not significantly different between these two regions. The alpha-diversity of the entire adenotonsillar microbiome was associated with sex, emotional stress, and IL-8 levels in the tonsil lavage fluids. Beta-diversity was associated with Hsp27 levels in the tonsil lavage fluids and WBC counts. Multiple allergen simultaneous test results were not significant, although total serum immunoglobulin E levels were significantly associated with the beta-diversity of the adenotonsillar microbiome.Conclusion. The data reported herein suggest, for the first time, that the adenotonsillar microbiome interacts with the regional mucosal immune system. The observed association of the microbiome with subjective discomfort is a novel finding that warrants further investigation.
Le Cénomanien du littoral normand entre la Valleuse d'Antifer et le Cap de La Hève
Authors: Hoyez Bernard , Girard Jérôme , Cottard Nicolas
Published: November 2020

La craie cénomanienne affleure dans les falaises de la côte normande, situées entre Le Havre et Étretat. Cette craie s'est déposée sur une plateforme à l'W du Bassin Anglo-Parisien, bordée au SW par des dépôts plus littoraux, deltaïques et détritiques (Maine, Sarthe) et au N par des dépôts plus profonds et plus marneux (Boulonnais, Kent, Sussex). Elle est affectée par une diagenèse précoce, s'exprimant par l'abondance des silex et des hardgrounds. Les études stratigraphiques antérieures ont principalement porté sur la partie nord des falaises (Saint-Jouin-Bruneval), plus facilement accessible, et devenue de facto la référence du Cénomanien normand. La présente étude s'est attachée à réviser dans le détail les horizons stratigraphiques, en essayant de les suivre le long de la vingtaine de kilomètres où ils affleurent, et en les replaçant dans le cadre événementiel du NW européen. Le Cénomanien inférieur enregistre les plus fortes variations latérales. La Zone à Mantelliceras dixoni s'avère la plus condensée au Nord (Bruneval), particulièrement entre les hardgrounds Bruneval 1 et 2. La Zone à Cuningtoniceras inerme, supposée lacunaire jusqu'alors, a été identifiée par la récolte de Cunningtoniceras. La partie paléontologique présente les groupes fossiles les plus caractéristiques utilisés pour le découpage stratigraphique. Des planches photographiques rassemblent des spécimens récoltés pour l'essentiel par les auteurs.
Step Change in Drilling Optimization Resulted in A Country Record
Authors: Vasquez Bautista Ramiro Oswaldo , Ioan Tiberiu , Benny Praveen , Alwahedi Khalid , Hevia Gonzalo , Menedez Blanco Miguel Angel , Cesetti Maurizio
Published: November 2020

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) offshore and Schlumberger jointly initiated a project to drill the longest 12¼-in section ever drilled in United Arabs Emirates (UAE) as part of the integrated drilling service for an extended-reach project. The plan involved drilling 14,400 ft in an extended-reach drilling (ERD) well in the field. The objective was to reach section TD in one run, drilling from 5,194-ft MD and reaching TD at 19,494 ft MD.

In the well in study, Well 29, the trajectory crossed different formations—including limestones, shales, and dolomites—and built inclination from 30° to 78° to achieve an optimal step-out for the following sections to reach the boundaries of the reservoir at 27,000 ft. Different formation challenges throughout the section required a step change in engineering to complete the objective successfully. ADNOC needed a robust steerable system selection with metal-to-metal sealing that would be exposed to severe downhole conditions, a new bit technology design, anti-collision analysis to help reduce additional gyroscopic operations, and optimized drilling parameters with an enhanced drillstring design.

The section was planned to drill in 17.7 days. The total section was finished 10 days ahead of planned AFE, setting the record for the longest 12¼-in section ever drilled in ADNOC and UAE of 14,400 ft, which was 58% longer lateral than field average. Through increased cutting efficiency and superior impact resistance, the new bit design with ridged diamond elements drilled the fastest 12¼-in section on the field in 0.91 d/1,000 ft. Good hole conditions facilitated successfully running and cementing the longest 9⅝-in casing, meeting ADNOC well integrity barrier requirements.

The 12¼-in section had the fastest IADC-recorded ROP in the field, with an on-bottom ROP of 105 ft/h, which was 110% faster than the field average.

The Geomagnetic Reference Service correction was implemented for the first time and was allowed to drill in proximity with a high anti-collision risk well, eliminating a gyro trip in the middle of the run.

Downhole drilling parameters analysis from the drilling mechanics module was crucial for understanding downhole energy transmission and implementation of efficient drilling strategy and reducing shocks and vibrations.

The drillstring was redesigned, replacing the traditional 5-in × 5⅞-in drillpipe and enabling a stiffer BHA, which helped maximize the bit performance.
Protectin Conjugates in Tissue Regeneration 1 Restores Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Pulmonary Endothelial Glycocalyx Loss via ALX/SIRT1/NF-kappa B Axis
Authors: Wang Xin-Yang , Li Xin-Yu , Wu Cheng-Hua , Hao Yu , Fu Pan-Han , Mei Hong-Xia , Chen Fang , Gong Yu-Qiang , Jin Sheng-Wei , Li Hui
Published: November 2020

Background: Endothelial glycocalyx loss is integral to increased pulmonary vascular permeability in sepsis-related acute lung injury. Protectin conjugates in tissue regeneration 1 (PCTR1) is a novel macrophage-derived lipid mediator exhibiting potential anti-inflammatory and pro-resolving benefits. Methods: PCTR1 was administrated intraperitoneally with 100 ng/mouse after lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenged. Survival rate and lung function were used to evaluate the protective effects of PCTR1. Lung inflammation response was observed by morphology and inflammatory cytokines level. Endothelial glycocalyx and its related key enzymes were measured by immunofluorescence, ELISA, and Western blot. Afterward, related-pathways inhibitors were used to identify the mechanism of endothelial glycocalyx response to PCTR1 in mice and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) after LPS administration.Results: In vivo, we show that PCTR1 protects mice against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced sepsis, as shown by enhanced the survival and pulmonary function, decreased the inflammatory response in lungs and peripheral levels of inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, and interleukin-1β. Moreover, PCTR1 restored lung vascular glycocalyx and reduced serum heparin sulphate (HS), syndecan-1 (SDC-1), and hyaluronic acid (HA) levels. Furthermore, we found that PCTR1 downregulated heparanase (HPA) expression to inhibit glycocalyx degradation and upregulated exostosin-1 (EXT-1) protein expression to promote glycocalyx reconstitution. Besides, we observed that BAY11-7082 blocked glycocalyx loss induced by LPS in vivo and in vitro, and BOC-2（ALX antagonist） or EX527（SIRT1 inhibitor） abolished the restoration of HS in response to PCTR1. Conclusion: PCTR1 protects endothelial glycocalyx via ALX receptor by regulating SIRT1/NF-κB pathway, suggesting PCTR1 may be a significant therapeutic target for sepsis-related acute lung injury.
Carbapenem resistance profiles of Pathogenic Escherichia coli in Uganda
Authors: Ssekatawa Kenneth , Byarugaba Denis K , Nakavuma Jesca L. , Kato Charles Drago , Ejobi Francis , Tweyongyere Robert , Wampande Eddie M.
Published: November 2020

Background: Escherichia coli has been implicated as one of the main etiological agents of diarrhea, urinary tract infections, meningitis and septicemia worldwide. The ability to cause diseases is potentiated by presence of virulence factors. The virulence factors influence the capacity of E. coli to infect and colonize different body systems. Thus, pathogenic E. coli are grouped into DEC strains that are mainly clustered in phylogenetic group B1 and A; ExPEC belonging to A, B2 and D. Coexistence of virulence and beta-lactamase encoding genes complicates treatment outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed at presenting the CR profiles among pathogenic E. coli. Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study involving use of archived E. coli clinical isolates collected in 2019 from four Ugandan tertiary hospitals. The isolates were subjected to antibiotics sensitivity assays to determine phenotypic resistance. Four sets of multiplex PCR were performed to detect CR genes, DEC pathotypes virulent genes, ExPEC PAI and the E. coli phylogenetic groups. Results:Antibiotic susceptibility revealed that all the 421 E. coli isolates used were MDR as they exhibited 100% resistance to more than one of the first-line antibiotics. The study registered phenotypic and genotypic CR prevalence of 22.8% and 33.0% respectively. The most predominant gene was blaOXA-48 with genotypic frequency of 33.0%, then blaVIM(21.0%), blaIMP(16.5%), blaKPC(14.8%) and blaNDM(14.8%). Spearman’s correlation revealed that presence of CR genes was highly associated with phenotypic resistance. Furthermore, of 421 MDR E. coli isolates, 19.7% harboured DEC virulent genes, where EPEC recorded significantly higher prevalence (10.8%) followed by S-ETEC(3.1%), STEC(2.9%), EIEC (2.0%) and L-ETEC(2.0%). Genetic analysis characterized 46.1% of the isolates as ExPEC and only PAI IV536(33.0%) and PAI IICFT073(13.1%) were detected. Phylogenetic group B2 was predominantly detected (41.1%), followed by A(30.2%), B1(21.6%), and D(7.1%). Furthermore, 38.6% and 23.1% of the DEC and ExPEC respectively expressed phenotypic resistance.Conclusion: Our results exhibited significant level of CR carriage among the MDR DEC and ExPEC clinical isolates belonging to phylogenetic groups B1 and B2 respectively. Virulence and CR genetic factors are mainly located on mobile elements. Thus, constitutes a great threat to the healthcare system as it promotes horizontal gene transfer.
Impacts of Phased–out Land Restoration Programs on Vegetation Cover in Eastern Tigray, Ethiopia
Authors: Gebregergs Tirhas , Teka Kassa , Taye Gebeyehu , Gidey Eskinder , Dikinya Oagile
Published: November 2020

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the impacts of phased–out land restoration programs on vegetation cover in Eastern Tigray, north Ethiopia. Both the Thematic Mapper (TM) and Enhanced Thematic Mapper plus (ETM+) Landsat imageries at 30 meter by 30 meter spatial resolution was used to examine the land use and land cover conditions of the study area before (2007), during (2010), and after (2017) the phase–out of IWM projects. Results: The results indicated that there is a clear variation between the treated and untreated watersheds in terms of vegetation cover status. It is confirmed that for treated and successfully recovered watersheds both the bush/shrub land (19.6 ha), and grassland (8.95 ha) have been increased. However, it was decreased by 9.8 and 11.3 ha in two watersheds after the project phased–out. Conclusions: The soil and water conservation practices of each watershed have been significantly affected after the phased–out of the IWM projects. An increase to in the bush/shrub lands has been observed in all of the study sites (Adikesho, Deberewahabit and Gemad) by 19.6, 8.95 and 18.9 ha’s during the intervention period.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Increased risk for psychopathology in Children and Adolescents?
Authors: Via Esther , Estrada-Prat Xavier , Tor Jordina , Virgili Carles , Fàbrega Marina , Duran Laura , Alda José A , Keating Charlotte , Dolz Montserrat
Published: November 2020

COVID-19 pandemic is prompting multiple stressors -including control strategies such as lockdown- which may impact child and adolescent mental health. 1,529 caregivers answered an online questionnaire about emotional and behavioral symptoms of youths (4-18 years old) using the Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC). Percentage of above-the-risk-threshold PSC scores (PSC+) were compared with a baseline measure. Associations between lockdown PSC scores and selected variables were evaluated using a linear regression analysis. PSC+ significatively increased from 13% to 34.7%, baseline to lockdown, mostly driven by depression and anxiety symptoms and with greater risk at younger ages. Youths’ and parents’ positive mental health history additionally increased this risk. In children, caregivers’ stress and depression was the stronger predictor of lockdown PSC scores; in adolescents it was the coping style. These findings suggest a significant mental health impact on children and adolescents associated with COVID-19 pandemic response. Younger ages should be closely monitored.
SARS-CoV-2 infection prevention and control at healthcare facilities in South Africa: A knowledge, attitudes, and practices survey of health workers in four provinces
Authors: Moodley Saiendhra Vasudevan , Zungu Muzimkhulu , Malotle Molebogeng , Voyi Kuku , Claassen Nico , Ramodike Jonathan , Thunzi Nkululeko , Mlangeni Nosimilo
Published: November 2020

Background: Health workers are crucial to the successful implementation of infection prevention and control strategies to limit the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 at healthcare facilities. The aim of our study was to determine SARS-CoV-2 infection prevention and control knowledge and attitudes of frontline health workers in four provinces of South Africa as well as explore some elements of health worker and health facility infection prevention and control practices.Methods: A cross-sectional study design was utilised. The study population comprised both clinical and non-clinical staff working in the casualty and outpatient departments. A structured questionnaire was developed using the World Health Organization guidance as the basis for the knowledge questions. The questionnaire was self-administered, and COVID-19 protocols were observed during data collection.Results: A total of 286 health workers from 47 health facilities at different levels of care participated in the survey. The mean score on the 10 knowledge items was 6.3 (SD=1.6). Approximately two-thirds of participants (67.4%) answered six or more questions correctly while less than a quarter of all participants (24.1%) managed to score eight or more. A knowledge score of 8 or more was significantly associated with occupational category (being either a medical doctor or nurse), age (<40 years) and level of hospital (tertiary level). Only half of participants (50.7%) felt adequately prepared to deal with patients with COVD-19 at the time of the survey. The health workers displaying attitudes that would put themselves or others at risk were in the minority. Only 55.6% of participants had received infection prevention and control training. Some participants indicated they did not have access to medical masks (11.8%) and gloves (9.9%) in their departments.Conclusions: The attitudes of participants reflected a willingness to engage in appropriate SARS-CoV-2 infection prevention and control practices as well as a commitment to be involved in COVID-19 patient care. Ensuring adequate infection prevention and control training for all staff and universal access to appropriate PPE were identified as key areas that needed to be addressed. Interim and final reports which identified key shortcomings that needed to be addressed were provided to the provincial departments of health.
Modeling the epidemic dynamics of COVID-19: Agent-based approach including molecular dynamics simulation and SEIR type methods
Authors: Lohrasebi Amir , Aghaei Fatemeh
Published: November 2020

In this study we developed a SEIR model, including social interactions and individual human mobility in everyday activities. For this purpose, daily mobility of people was considered by using the molecular dynamic method and the virus spreading was modeled employing the ordinary SEIR scheme. Utilizing this model, the variation of population size, density, and health strategy as well as the effect of busy places such as malls, were considered. The results show that, our flexible model is able to consider the effects of different parameters such as distance between peoples, local population density and health strategy in the outbreak.
A Study on Statistical Modelling on Recovery Informatics of Covid19
Authors: Datta Jaydip
Published: November 2020

In this article the positive cases of Covid19 in India with effect from 7th September, 2020 to 25th October, 2020 are analysed for statistical relevance . The scattered data are used to find out a model equation correlating two variables number of recovered Covid –patient with an interval of regular seven days . The best fit regression analysis shows a significant correlation of Pearson coefficient (r) with standard error ( s ) with a second –order rate law .The rate constant (k) obtained from this model can be simulated to stability aspects of antiviral drug modelling like Remdesivir as an objective of this work .
Arterial and Venous Thromboembolic Complications of COVID-19 Detected by CT Angiogram and Venous Duplex Ultrasound
Authors: Lee Edison , Krajewski Adam , Clarke Cynthia , O’Sullivan David , Herbst Timothy , Lee Steven
Published: November 2020

OBJECTIVE. To investigate the incidence of thromboembolic events, specifically pulmonary embolism (PE), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), in patients tested positive for COVID-19 through RT-PCR in a regional healthcare system in Connecticut.MATERIALS AND METHODS. All CT angiogram (CTA) and venous duplex extremity ultrasound (US) examinations performed on 192 consecutively documented cases of COVID-19 were retrospectively reviewed at a multi-centered healthcare system. Clinical characteristics and patient outcomes were evaluated and compared between two groups based on the presence or absence of acute thromboembolic events.RESULTS. Of the 16,264 patients tested for COVID-19, 3,727 (23%) were positive. Out of those, 192 patients underwent 245 vascular imaging studies including chest CTA (86), venous duplex ultrasound (134), and CTA head and neck (25). Among those who underwent imaging, 49 (26%) demonstrated acute thromboembolic events which included 13/86 (15%) with PE, 34/134 (25%) with DVT, and 6/25 (24%) with CVA. One patient had positive results on all 3 examinations and 2 patients had positive results on both chest CTA and venous duplex US. Males were more likely to have a thromboembolic event than females (33/103 (34%) vs. 14/89 (16%), p=0.009). No significant difference was observed with respect to age, cardiopulmonary comorbidities, malignancy history, diabetes, or dialysis.CONCLUSION. Approximately 26% of COVID-19 patients with positive testing who underwent vascular imaging with CTA or venous duplex ultrasound had thromboembolic events including PE, DVT, and CVA. This indicates that COVID-19 patients are at increased risk for thromboembolic complications.
Physical exercise and economic burden associated with anxiety symptoms in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Deng Jie , Hu Chunhui , Ning Yuxin , Xu Ping , Lu Chen , Wang Jiaqi , Sun Junyi , Shou Shicong , Chen Min , Duan Peng
Published: November 2020

Background: COVID-19 with high infectivity and high concealment has been widely spread around the world. This major public health event has caused anxiety among the public, including pregnant women. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of anxiety symptoms in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic and its influencing factors.Methods: Using an ongoing prospective pregnancy registry, we performed a single center cross-sectional analysis to investigate the overall prevalence of anxiety symptoms among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online questionnaires were used to collect information including sociodemographic data, physical activity and economic situations. The Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) was used to assess anxiety symptoms. The univariate regression analysis was performed to detect factors potentially influencing anxiety symptoms among pregnant women. The multivariate regression analysis was also conducted to analyze the association of physical exercise and economic burden with anxiety symptoms by adjusting for other variables.Results: A total of 1,517 pregnant women entered the analysis. The study reported that 31.64% of the respondents had anxiety symptoms. Those with bank loans were at higher odds of suffering from anxiety symptoms compared to those without bank loans [(adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 1.494, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.181~1.889]. Those who took 2,000~5,000 steps/day (aOR 0.825, 95% CI 0.603~0.875) and >5,000 steps/day (aOR 0.924, 95% CI 0.439~0.945) were at lower odds of suffering from anxiety symptoms compared to those who took <500 steps/day. Similarly, the adjusted odds ratios for anxiety symptoms was 0.750 (95% CI 0.663~0.790) and 0.800 (95% CI 0.226~0.889) lower in participants with exercise frequencies of 4-6, and ≥7 times/week, compared to those with a frequency of <2 times/week.Conclusions: Three in ten pregnant women experienced anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic, and anxiety symptoms showed association with bank loans and physical exercise. To prevent anxiety of pregnant women, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, improvement of mental health services, and expansion of social support should be implemented during epidemics. In parallel, the integration of psycho-educational interventions with mental health services among public health centers is required to minimize anxiety symptoms in pregnancy women.
A Community-enabled Readiness for first 1000 Days Learning Ecosystem (CRADLE) for first-time families: study protocol of a three-arm randomised controlled trial
Authors: Loy See Ling , - Thilagamangai , Teo Joyce , Chan Sze Wern , Razak Nurul Khairani Abdul , Chay Oh Moh , Ng Kee Chong
Published: November 2020

Background: Enhanced parenting self-efficacy (PSE) contributes to positive parenting and future parental-child health. First-time parents, in particular, are in need of support since the pregnancy until post-delivery to strengthen their early PSE. However, there is a lack of effective and sustainable relevant programmes in the community. The Community-enabled Readiness for first 1000 Days Learning Ecosystem (CRADLE) aims to develop a self-learning eco-community throughout the pregnancy and early childhood to promote PSE among first-time parents. We apply choice architecture strategy using behavioural nudges and midwife-led continuity care during the first 1000 days, and test their effects on PSE and mother-child health for first-time families in Singapore.Methods: This three-arm randomised controlled trial will recruit up to 750 pregnant women from the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive: (1) standard routine care; (2) behavioural nudges (text messages) along with the use of a social media platform; or (3) midwife-led continuity care involving individualised teleconferencing sessions, during pregnancy and post-delivery. Using web-based questionnaires, participants will be assessed for baseline socio-demography and health status in the first trimester, with follow-up assessments in the third trimester, at birth, 6-week (primary end-point), 6-, 12-, 18- and 24-month post-delivery. The primary outcome is PSE. Secondary outcomes include health and birth experience, mental wellness, feeding practice, maternal and child nutritional status. Intention-to-treat and per-protocol analyses will be performed using general linear models to test the effects of interventions across three arms. Recruitment has begun in June 2020 and is estimated to complete in September 2022.Discussion: This study may identify a sustainable effective strategy in the community by helping first-time parents to have a positive experience during the pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood, leading to an enhanced PSE and health outcomes for both mother and child. Findings from this study will provide insight into the implementation of early parenting and mother-child care programmes. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT 04275765. Registered on 19 February 2020, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04275765?term=NCT+04275765&draw=2&rank=1.
Limited effects from professional identity formation-oriented mentoring on self-regulated learning in a preclinical setting: a randomized-controlled study in Japan
Authors: Matsuyama Yasushi , Nakaya Motoyuki , Leppink Jimmie , Vleuten Cees van der , Asada Yoshikazu , Lebowitz Adam Jon , Sasahara Teppei , Yamamoto Yu , Matsumura Masami , Gomi Akira , Ishikawa Shizukiyo , Okazaki Hitoaki
Published: November 2020

Background: Developing self-regulated learning in preclinical settings is important for future lifelong learning. Previous studies indicate professional identity formation, i.e., formation of self-identity with internalized values and norms of professionalism, might promote self-regulated learning．We designed a professional identity formation-oriented mentoring format and tested effectiveness on raising self-regulated learning in a pre-clinical year curriculum. Methods: A randomized controlled crossover trial was conducted using 112 students at Jichi Medical University. In six one-day problem-based learning sessions in a 7-month pre-clinical year curriculum, Groups A (n = 56, female 18, mean age 21.5y ± 0.7) and B (n = 56, female 11, mean age 21.7y ± 1.0) received professional identity formation-oriented mentoring: Group A had three sessions in the first half, B in the second half. Between-group identity stages and self-regulated learning levels were compared using professional identity essays and the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire.Results: Two-level regression analyses showed no improvement in questionnaire categories but moderate improvement of professional identity stages over time (R2 = 0.069), regardless of timing of intervention. Conclusions: Professional identity moderately forms during the pre-clinical year curriculum. However, neither identity nor self-regulated learning is raised significantly by limited intervention.
Zimbabwe’s Indigenous SME policy Framework, a tool for black empowerment
Authors: Musabayana Godfrey Tambudzayi , Mutambara Emmanuel
Published: November 2020

Zimbabwe embarked on the policy to empower its local people through enacting into law a policy that targeted the empowerment of its citizens. The ‘Indigenisation and Empowerment Act’ (IEP) of Zimbabwe was made into law when the state President, Robert Mugabe signed the Act on March 7, 2008. It is stated in the (IEP) that the foreign-owned companies should offer at least 51 percent of their shares to indigenous Zimbabweans, and also provide for the creation of an empowerment fund to finance the acquisition of working capital, shares, and other forms of finance for indigenous people. The indigenisation process mainly focus on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as the key drivers of the new economic dispensation hence their performance is of great significance to this cause. This development was viewed by the citizens as the best strategy to implement in order to empower the nation to participate in the economic development of the country. Methodologically, the study critically analysed the literature of indigenisation policies that were applied by some regions of the world and how they impacted on the disadvantaged groups. The researcher went on to analyse the Zimbabwean indigenous policies and how they impacted the SMEs and drew insights from the findings of other researchers.
Perceived Pornography Realism as a Mediator of the Association Between Pornography Use and Problematic Sexual Behavior Among Male Adolescents
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities And Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Landripet I.
Published: November 2020

Objective: High rates of pornography use among male adolescents have been reported in the literature. Due to a lack of real-life experiences, early exposure to pornography may contribute to the development of unrealistic ideas about sexuality and problematic sexual behaviors. This study explored the mediating role of perceived pornography realism in the association between pornography use and early sexual debut, sexual aggressiveness, and sexting. Design and Method: Meditational models were tested using structural equation modeling. Participants were 928 high school male sophomores from Zagreb who reported exposure to pornography (mean age=16.1). Pornography use was measured by the frequency of use two years ago, in the past six months, and two weeks (α=.79). Validated 4-item scales were used to assess perceived pornography realism (α=.86) and sexting (α=.74). Early sexual debut and proclivity to sexually aggressive behavior were measured with single items. Results: Pornography use was directly associated with sexting (β=.29; p<.01) and sexual aggression (β=.11; p<.01). Pornography use was also linked to perceived realism of pornography (β=.22; p<.01), which in turn was associated both with sexting (β=.12; p<.01) and aggressive behavior (β=.10; p<.01). Albeit small, indirect effects were statistically significant, indicating (partial) meditational role of perceived pornography realism. No evidence of direct or indirect links between pornography use and early debut was found. Conclusions: Pornography use was indicated to be associated with some problematic outcomes. The findings support the need for educational programs aimed at developing critical reception of sexual representations in adolescents. (This work was fully supported by Croatian Science Foundation under the project 9221.)
Studying dynamics in two-dimensional quantum lattices using tree tensor network states
Authors: Kloss Benedikt , Reichman David , Bar Lev Yevgeny
Published: November 2020

We analyze and discuss convergence properties of a numerically exact
algorithm tailored to study the dynamics of interacting two-dimensional
lattice systems. The method is based on the application of the time-dependent
variational principle in a manifold of binary and quaternary Tree
Tensor Network States. The approach is found to be competitive with
existing matrix product state approaches. We discuss issues related
to the convergence of the method, which could be relevant to a broader
set of numerical techniques used for the study of two-dimensional
systems.
The effect of strategic human resources management (SHRM) on organizational excellence
Authors: Noor Al-Jedaiah Mohamad , Albdareen Rokaya
Published: November 2020

Human resources at different levels are the executives of organizational tasks toward excellence. Missing the track of human resources will leave the organization behind. The objective of this research is to investigate the effect of SHRM components on organizational excellence. The study was applied to industrial organizations in Industrial City in Northern Jordan. A quantitative approach was used to accomplish the objectives. A questionnaire was used to collect data. The questionnaire was composed of three parts: the first part designed to collect demographic data, the second part designed to collect information about SHRM (recruitment, training, development, and career development), the last part designed to collect information about organizational excellence. A simple random sample of 120 organizations’ managers was studied. The results showed that the data collection tool was reliable. The results showed that training was of high concern by managers to reach excellence, followed by organizational development, then career development, and the least evaluation was for recruitment. The SHRM components affect the components of organizational excellence (customer satisfaction, technology deployment, product quality, and competitiveness) (p < 0.05). Recruitment was the highest contributor to organizational excellence related to technology deployment, product quality, and competitiveness, but customer satisfaction was affected by development and career development. The study recommended that the organization connect the SHRM strategy with the other organization activities that lead to excellence with the recruitment process’s concentration as it affects the products of the organizations.
INCORPORAÇÃO DE RODAMINA B EM MEMBRANA DE POLIAMIDA PELO MÉTODO DA ADSORÇÃO
Authors: Sousa Kalil , Faria Emerson , Marçal Liziane , Ciuff Katia , Ricci Emiliane , Rocha Lucas , Nassar Eduardo , Silva Jorge , Oliveira Marcelo , Maia Izaque
Published: November 2020

RODAMINE B INCORPORATION INTO POLYAMIDE MEMBRANE BY ADSORPTION METHOD. We have incorporated rhodamine into polyamide membranes by additive manufacture selective laser sintering technology. Incorporation into 0.5 cm2 membranes was conducted at different pH values and constant temperature of 25 o C. The amounts of incorporated dye were determined by a calibration curve, and analyses showed rhodamine incorporation in the order of 10-6 mol L-1. The absorption spectra of the solutions and membranes after rhodamine incorporation showed maximum absorption at 553 nm and a shoulder at 522 nm, which indicated that a dimer was formed. Photoluminescence presented maximum emission at 575 nm for the sample incorporated with rhodamine in acid pH. The membranes that were treated with acid presented shorter adsorption time and demanded 180 min to reach equilibrium, whereas the non-treated membrane and the membranes that were treated with base required 1440 min to reach equilibrium. Polyamide membrane has proven to be an excellent material for the incorporation of dyes and compounds for application as luminescent sensors.
Tarekat and Work Ethos of Muslim Businesses (Study of Work Ethics Based on Sufism)
Authors: Santoso Ivan Rahmat
Published: November 2020

This paper examines the role of the tarekat as a spiritual means of getting closer to Allah SWT, and how to significantly influence the work ethic of entrepreneurs, based on Sufism values. The method used in this study is library research. It aims to constructively analyze the contributions and role of the teachings of the tarekat towards the work ethic of the business entrepreneurial behaviour of its followers. This result showed that the tarekat, as a remembrance or recollection of God, purifies the soul from despicable acts. It birthed the characteristics of work ethic in accordance with Islamic teachings, such include optimism, Istiqamah, Wara’, Ikhlas, Rida and Qana'ah. In addition, Ihsan attitude as a tarekat source has an impact on the behaviour of entrepreneurs to always be honest and trustworthy in improving the quality of their economy.
Living Teologi: Religiusitas dan Hubungan Sosial Pedagang Kaki Lima
Authors: Aziz Ahmad Amir
Published: November 2020

The study of religious theology has so far been largely focused on doctrinal beliefs. In reality, the implementation of theological beliefs in today's dynamic life is more needed. This paper intends to discuss the concept of living theology and illustrate its practice at the street vendor community. The data source is taken from the primary literature, works of researchers and articles published in journals. This study found that street vendors have a relatively good religious basis. Their life spirit becomes a positive force in developing their business. Even though they face different social challenges, they can still build social relationships both internally and externally. Living theology that is seen from the lives of street vendors is work ethic, solidarity and social relations based on wisdom values. The characteristics of social theology are important to be developed, as well as an important ingredient in perfecting the living theology framework being developed.
Islam Wasatiyah dan Kontestasi Wacana Moderatisme Islam di Indonesia
Authors: Najib Muhammad Ainun , Fata Ahmad Khoirul
Published: November 2020

Moderate Islamic discourse began to develop in Indonesia in early 2015. One such discourse is Islam Wasatiyah. Using the historical method of thought, this article answers three questions. First, the historical background of the Wasatiyah Islamic discourse in Indonesia. Second, Wasatiyah Islam which was conceptualized by religious organizations and Indonesian Muslim scholars. Two important subjects that introduced Wasatiyah Islam in Indonesia are the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI) and Azyumardi Azra. Third, at almost the same time, the Wasatiyah Islamic discourse competed against Islamic moderatism with other Indonesian Islamic discourses, such as the Islam of the Nahdaltul Ulama and the Advancing Islam of Muhammadiyah. This article finds the correlation between Wasitiyah Islamic discourse in Indonesia and Wasatiyah Islam which originated from the ideas of Malaysian intellectual, Mohammad Hashim Kamali. Wasatiyah Islam in Indonesia, as initiated by Mohammad Hashim Kamali, gave rise to a moderate and tolerant Islam which was based on the values contained in Islam. Like fertile land, Indonesian Islam has indeed become a nursery and contestation of various Islamic discourses, both from Indonesia and abroad. In this article it is also found that a massive support base will mainstream the discourse itself. Therefore, the Wasatiyah Islamic discourse does not have sufficient resonance for the breeding of Islamic moderation in Indonesia, and is drowning in the midst of other Islamic discourses.
Tolerancia del garbanzo tipo “desi”, a bajas temperaturas en etapas tempranas del desarrollo
Authors: Acosta-Gallegos Jorge Alberto , Salas-Gómez Lilian Ivón , Cisneros-López Hugo César , Reyes Fuentes Mabiel , Rojas-Tovar Luis Manuel
Published: November 2020

Introducción: En México el cultivo del garbanzo se realiza durante el ciclo Otoño-invierno y en ocasiones es dañado por temperaturas bajas. En la región del Bajío se cultiva tanto garbanzo blanco tipo “kabuli”, como de color café, tipo “desi”.Método: Se caracterizaron nueve genotipos de garbanzo café en dos ensayos bajo temperaturas bajas en dos etapas de desarrollo, la de germinación y vegetativa. Cuatro de ellos fueron variedades locales y cinco introducidas del ICRISAT, India. En el primer ensayo la semilla de los genotipos se germinó en cajas con arena estéril bajo dos temperaturas: 7.0 y 25 o C; se determinaron los días a la emergencia y al término de ésta las plántulas se midieron, secaron y pesaron. El segundo ensayo consistió en exponer plantas en etapa de 7 a 8 hojas compuestas, a temperatura de -4 o C por 60 minutos, con pre- y post tratamiento de 20 min a 4 o C, posteriormente se colocaron bajo el sol por dos horas; después se calificó en forma visual el daño en cada planta.Resultados: En el primer ensayo, a 25 o C todos los genotipos germinaron en cinco días (germinación promedio 91.3 %), mientras que a 7.0 o C la germinación fue del 80 % a los 20 días, que fue cuando se dio por concluido el ensayo, el porciento disminuyó de manera diferencial entre genotipos. ICC 3287, un material introducido, mostró la mayor germinación promedio (94.9 %) en ambas temperaturas, seguida de la variedad local Lerma con 89.3 %.  La longitud del vástago y de la raíz mostraron diferencias significativas (p < 0.001) entre temperaturas, genotipos y su interacción; la temperatura baja disminuyó ambas características en forma diferencial. Por el contrario, el peso seco de la plántula fue similar entre temperaturas, con diferencias significativas (P <0 .001) entre genotipos e interacción temperatura y genotipo. En ambas temperaturas ICC 1263 fue el de mayor peso seguido de la variedad Lerma. En el segundo ensayo el genotipo ICC 6671 y Lerma mostraron el menor daño por temperatura baja en etapa vegetativa.Conclusión: Tres genotipos introducidos y uno local mostraron características sobresalientes: ICC 3287 mayor capacidad de germinación en ambas temperaturas probadas, ICC 1263 mayor peso seco de plántula en temperatura subóptima (7 o C); e ICC 6671 junto con la variedad Lerma mostraron tolerancia a baja temperatura (-4.0 o C) en etapa vegetativa.
Multiple and complex links between babyWASH and stunting: an evidence synthesis
Authors: Waller Amy , Lakhanpaul Monica , Godfrey Samuel , Parikh Priti
Published: November 2020

Studies have shown linkages between water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and stunting in children under 2 years in sub-Saharan Africa. WASH interventions have been shown to reduce stunting rates; however, the biological mechanisms and socio-economic influences responsible for this trend remain poorly understood. This paper reviews the literature regarding these links, and the efficacy of both general WASH interventions and those targeted at children in their first 1,000 days, known as babyWASH, for stunting reduction. Fifty-nine papers published between 2008 and 2019 were reviewed, retrieved from Science Direct, Scopus and Web of Science databases, comprising field trials and data analysis, and literature and systematic reviews. Key findings showed that stunting is directly attributed to diarrhoea, environmental enteric dysfunction and undernutrition although a more comprehensive understanding of these biological mechanisms is necessary. Interventions to interrupt the faecal transmission cycle proved to effectively reduce stunting rates, particularly improved sanitation facilities to reduce open defaecation, increased proximity to water and widespread behavioural change. Methodologies should move away from randomised controlled trials towards selected contexts, mixed data collection methods and inclusion of broader social, cultural and environmental conditions. Improved cross-sectoral collaboration is encouraged, particularly to ensure the complexity of social and contextual factors is fully considered.
Household water quality in areas irrigated with wastewater in the Mezquital Valley, Mexico
Authors: Vázquez-Salvador Nallely , Silva-Magaña Miguel Atl , Tapia-Palacios Marco Antonio , Mora-López Manuel , Félix-Arellano Eunice , Rodríguez-Dozál Sandra , Riojas-Rodríguez Horacio , Mazari-Hiriart Marisa
Published: November 2020

Wastewater for irrigation in low- and middle-income countries can recharge aquifers and potentially contaminate supply sources. The infiltration rate has increased 13-fold in Mexico's Mezquital Valley, the largest agricultural area wastewater-irrigated worldwide, thus we assume that wastewater had contaminated supply sources. Fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) counts were enumerated in household water of two wastewater-irrigated areas, Tula and Tlahuelilpan, and a groundwater irrigated area, Tecozautla. During 2016–2017, household water, wastewater, and groundwater were sampled, analyzing fecal coliforms, fecal enterococci, and Escherichia coli, following membrane filtration procedures, and confirming the presence of E. coli by polymerase chain reaction. Nearly 50% of household water contained fecal contamination of up to 4.62 × 104 CFU/100 mL. Significant differences between FIB counts in household water from Tula and Tecozautla were observed by Kruskal–Wallis and Dunnett tests. Household water samples from Tula contained highest FIB counts. Wastewater from Tula and Tlahuelilpan contained counts of six orders-of-magnitude of FIB. Counts were high when residual chlorine was <0.2 mg L−1 and underwater storage. This research serves as a baseline to observe improvement with a newly installed wastewater treatment plant. Safe irrigation wastewater reuse should be performed under strict surveillance, considering human safety a priority.
Transferring the UK experience of raising water awareness to the Saudi situation: perceptions of Saudi students in the UK
Authors: Alsaluli A.
Published: November 2020

This paper presents the perceptions of 20 Saudi students in the UK investigating how to transfer experiences from the UK into the Saudi situation through a focus-group methodology. This method was made with such a focus group to get the general perceptions of Saudis students who have lived in the UK. The research concluded that the UK water companies present a useful model that will encourage the Saudi public to see themselves as stakeholders in addition to being consumers. There are significant barriers regarding the level of public participation required by these UK models. A cultural change is required to make the Saudi public see water conservation as their responsibility. Moreover, the concept of children educating adults in a mildly humorous way may not be transferrable to Saudi society.