bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
HEALTH EDUCATION, TRAINING OF PUBLIC EXERCISE AND INFANT MASSAGE FOR cadres and the community in BEUNOT VILLAGE, SYAMTALIRA DISTRICT, BAYU UTARA
Authors: Khana Fitri Hijri , Mursyida Rika
Published: April 2023

The postpartum period is the post-partum recovery period until all of the female reproductive organs have recovered. This puerperal period lasts about 6-8 weeks after delivery. Things that need to be considered during the puerperium include temperature, lochia expenditure, breasts, urinary tract, and cardiovascular system. This exercise is carried out from the first day after giving birth to the tenth day and serves to restore health conditions, accelerate healing, prevent complications, restore and improve muscle tension after pregnancy, especially in the muscles of the back, pelvic floor, and abdomen. Baby massage is important to help baby develop optimally. This Community Service consists of 3 activities, namely health education and training for postpartum gymnastics and baby massage. The health education methods used were lectures and questions and answers, training for postpartum gymnastics and baby massage on proper postpartum gymnastics and baby massage techniques and practicing them directly. The purpose of this Community Service is to restore body fitness after childbirth, while baby massage is for optimal baby growth and development. The participants of health education for postpartum gymnastics and baby massage were 20 people. Community service activities are carried out for 1 month from 07 February to 05 March 2022 in Beunot Village, Syamtalira Bayu District. After participating in this activity, the participants understood and were able to practice postpartum gymnastics and Baby Massage independently.
Trauma Healing Bagi Anak-Anak SDN 4 Sipa Rayo Jorong Bunga Tanjuang Terdampak Korban Gempa Pasaman
Authors: Achmad Feerzet , Putri Melani , Rini Agnesia Putri , Nury Dennis Farina , Suhartono Suhartono , Suharto Suharto
Published: April 2023

Bencana gempa bumi yang menimpa Kabupaten Pasaman Barat mengakibatkan banyak kerugian yang dapat dirasakan secara fisik maupun non fisik. Kerugian berupa non fisik yang terjadi adanya trauma yang dimiliki terutama terjadi pada anak-anak pasca bencana gempa. korban yang selamat dan luka mengalami kerugian non fisik berupa trauma sehingga terganggu secara mental serta psikologis. Traumatik yang terjadi pada korban bencana gempa ini, bukanlah masalah yang dapat dibiarkan berlarut-larut. Korban bencana harus melakukan pemulihan trauma atau trauma healing, agar korban dapat melanjutkan kehidupan secara normal sebagaimana mestinya sebelum adanya bencana yang terjadi. Tujuan KKN Tematik ini dilakukan untuk menciptakan suasana yang lebih ceria dan dukungan secara psikis sehingga dapat memulihkan trauma yang terjadi setelah bencana gempa bumi. Metode KKN yang dilakukan ialah dengan mewujudkan bentuk nyata untuk pemulihan trauma melalui permainan (play therapy) dan dance therapy agar dari kegiatan ini diharapkan menghilangkan rasa takut yang terjadi serta meminimalisir kesedihan atas trauma yang dialami, agar anak-anak dapat kembali dalam keadaan ceria dan bahagia.
Brief Report: Increased technology use associated with lower A1C in a large pediatric clinical population
Authors: Alonso G. Todd , Triolo Taylor M. , Akturk Halis Kaan , Pauley Meghan E. , Sobczak Marisa , Forlenza Gregory P. , Sakamoto Casey , Pyle Laura , Frohnert Brigitte I.
Published: April 2023

  

Objective

While continuous glucose monitors (CGM), insulin pumps, and hybrid-closed-loop (HCL) systems each improve glycemic control in type 1 diabetes, it is unclear how use of these technologies impact real-world pediatric care.

Research Design and Methods

Of patients <22 years of age with type 1 diabetes duration >3 months at a single center in 2016-2017 (n=2827) and 2020-2021 (n=2731), 1455 had data in both time periods. Patients were grouped by multiple daily injections (MDI) or insulin pump with or without HCL and using a blood glucose monitor or CGM. Glycemic control was compared using linear mixed effects models adjusting for age, diabetes duration, and race/ethnicity. 

Results

CGM use increased from 32.9% to 75.3%; HCL increased from 0.3% to 27.9%. Overall A1C decreased from 8.9% to 8.6% (p<0.0001). 

Conclusions

Adoption of CGM and HCL was associated with decreased A1C, suggesting promotion of these technologies may yield glycemic benefits.
Down by the river to the middle of nowhere? Avar-period metal artifacts discovered in Janowiec, site 3, Puławy district
Authors: Kuś Grzegorz , Trzeciecki Maciej , Gan Paweł
Published: April 2023

The text discusses the results of typological and metallographic analyses of metal objects dated to the 7th-8th centuries from Janowiec on the Vistula River, including five bronze strap fittings, two silver bracelets with trumpet-like endings, two bronze bars, and lumps of melted metal. The analyses of the fittings indicate their direct associations with the Avar Kaganate. Currently, the fittings from Janowiec comprise the most numerous assemblage of Avar imports from Polish lands. The form and technology of manufacture of the bracelets is typical for the area between the middle Dnipro and the middle Danube, while their decorative patterns refer to the art of the Avars. Interestingly, such an assemblage was discovered in the territory currently regarded as peripherical or even wholly uninhabited. The finds from Janowiec document contacts between the emerging “tribal” elites of northern and north-eastern Lesser Poland and the Transcarpathian areas and indicate the role of the Vistula as a communicational axis.
IL-10 A/G rs1800896 and TNF-α G308A rs1800629 Polymorphisms and Their Relationship with the Risk of Implant Loss in Adult Patients from Argentina
Authors: Bono Alejandra , Ibanez Juan C. , Sezin Mario , Brunotto Mabel
Published: April 2023

Introduction: the results of treatment in implantology have been evaluated mainly as implant survival rates in small groups of patients selected from specialized clinical or university settings. There is evidence to support polymorphisms that could be linked to some biological complications in implantology. The results may vary according to the origin or ethnic mixtures of the population studied. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between the polymorphisms IL-10 A/G rs1800896 and TNF-α G308A rs1800629308 and the loss of dental implants and periodontal disease. Material and method: 140 patients were selected, 10 with implant losses within a maximum period of 6 months of their placement. Each patient voluntarily consented to participate in the study (approved by CIEIS Adult Hospital Córdoba) Filiatory and clinical data were collected in a clinical history. Samples of clinically healthy oral mucosa were obtained and genotyped by PCR and RFPL. Results: The population consisted of male and female individuals in similar proportions (p=0.6121). The average age was 53.06±16.22 years, and an age variation range of 20 to 80 years. 7.7% of the patients included in the study had loss of their implant. It was observed that 62.5% of the patients who presented loss of implants were women. Of the patients with missing implants, 75% were smokers and did not consume alcohol. On the other hand, in relation to periodontal disease only 31% presented disease. In relation to genotype, patients with lost implants had 50% of the mutated allele of the SNP TNFα rs1800629, while 50% of patients with periodontal disease were carriers of the mutated allele for SNP IL-10 rs1800896. On the other hand, considering the total population under study, 31.06% of the patients presented the genotypes with the genetic variation, AG+GG, of the IL10 rs1800896 gene; while 64.07% presented the AA and GA genotypes, (both with the mutated allele) of the TNF-α G308A rs1800629 gene. No significant association (p=0.3298) was observed between IL10 rs1800896 genotypes and periodontal disease; contrary to whether there was a significant relationship of this SNP with periodontal disease (p=0.0164). Conclusion: The polymorphisms evaluated were not predictive of the failure of dental implants. However, a significant association between periodontal disease and TNF-α rs1800629 genotype could be observed. It is noteworthy that this is the first study that describes the frequency of the SNPs studied in a population of Córdoba–Argentina.
Principal Leadership Strategies In Shapeing Student Personality In Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 2 Mataram
Authors: Badrun Badrun , Hidayatullah Sopian , Fakhrurrazi Fakhrurrazi
Published: April 2023

The purpose of the study was to describe the planning, implementation and supervision of school principals in shaping the personality of students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 2 Mataram. This research uses a case study approach. This research is included in the field research category. This study uses a qualitative research approach. Research data collection is done by observation, interviews and documentation studies. Research results (1). The Principal's Leadership Strategy in shaping the student's personality by planning the character to be formed, the personality formation strategy, the formation of the student's character based on the student's development, the factors considered in the formation of the student's personality and the Principal's leadership strategy in carrying out responsible activities. (2) Implementation of the Principal in shaping students' personalities, with several programs, namely: Intensive teacher development, involving teachers in shaping students' personalities and developing school culture. (3). The Principal's strategy in shaping the student's personality is carried out by controlling the personality of teachers and students, controlling the principal in supervising the teacher's role and controlling the principal in observing the teacher's efforts and involving the teacher in supervision.
Profil smk negeri 3 solok ditinjau dari standar sarana dan prasarana pendidikan
Authors: Murwaldi Murwaldi , Anisah Anisah
Published: April 2023

This research intends to obtain a comparison of the standard of facilities and infrastructure of SMK Negeri 3 Solok with Permendiknas number 40 of 2008. The comparison of facilities and infrastructure is reviewed from several aspects, namely land, buildings and the completeness of educational facilities and infrastructure. The research questions as follows are 1) how is the suitability of the land in SMK Negeri 3 Solok with the standards of existing facilities and infrastructure, 2) how is the suitability of the buildings in SMK Negeri 3 Solok with the standards of existing facilities and infrastructure, and 3) how is the suitability of completeness of existing educational facilities and infrastructure at SMK Negeri 3 Solok with the standard of existing facilities and infrastructure. The population of this research amounted to 451 people and a sample of 51 people with sampling using proportional simple random sampling technique. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation and documentation. Where the interviews were conducted by asking the contents of the guidelines for the table of contents that the author had prepared. The data analysis technique in this study is to compare the results of observations, checklists based on interviews and documentation that the author has done. The results of the study concluded that the building area of the land area is as much as 70% with the presence of some vacant land. The height of the school building is 28 m, which meets the maximum requirements for a building as high as 30 m. The condition of the floor of the SMK N 3 Solok building is in the good category. The school's distance from highways, rivers, railroads, and high-voltage channels is quite safe. the distance between the school and the equivalent building behind or beside the school building is considered safe with a distance of approximately 10 m. Meanwhile, for the completeness of the infrastructure there are still not in accordance with the standards, such as the prayer room that does not function properly, the UKS room and student organization rooms are not yet available, the counseling room is still temporary, and the number of bathrooms for female students whose ratio does not match the number of students. students and also spacious for the practice space of the three majors at SMK Negeri 3 Solok.
Persepsi Pegawai tentang Budaya Organisasi di Kantor Badan Pertanahan Nasional Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan
Authors: Fatmi Atika Yondria , Hadiyanto Hadiyanto
Published: April 2023

This study aims to find out employee’s perceptions about organizational culture at Kantor Badan Pertanahan Nasional Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan in terms of norms, aggressiveness, team orientation, result orientation, and behavior. This is descriptive research. The population of the study was the employees of Kantor Badan Pertanahan Nasional Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan, amounting to 45 people the sample was taken using the Stratified Proportional Random Sampling technique, with a total of 35 people. Collecting data in this study using a questionnaire in the form of a Likert scale. The results of data analysis show that employees' perceptions of organizational culture at Kantor Badan Pertanahan Nasional Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan can be seen from the following result: (1) norms in organizational culture are good with an average score of 4.2, (2) aggressiveness in organizational culture is good with an average score of 4.1, (3) team orientation in organizational culture is good with an average score of 4.2, (4) results orientation in organizational culture is good with an average score of 4.1 , (5) behavior in organizational culture is good with an average score of 4.2. Overall, it can be concluded that employees' perceptions of organizational culture at Kantor Badan Pertanahan Nasional Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan are good with an average score of 4.16. For this reason, it is recommended that leaders are expected to be able to provide examples, guidance, motivation and explore employee creative ideas. Employees are expected to be able to comply with and guide the norms, participate actively, establish good teamwork, innovate and dare to take risks for the progress of the organization.
Hubungan Komunikasi Interpersonal dengan Iklim Sekolah di SMK Negeri 2 Payakumbuh
Authors: Hayati Zahra , Nellitawati Nellitawati
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi berdasarkan masalah yang penulis lihat yaitu mengenai hubungan komunikasi interpersonal dengan iklim sekolah di SMK Negeri 2 Payakumbuh. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk 1) mendapatkan informasi tentang iklim sekolah di SMK Negeri 2 Payakumbuh, 2) mendapatkan informasi tentang komunikasi interpersonal di SMK Negeri 2 Payakumbuh, 3) mengetahui hubungan antara komunikasi interpersonal dengan iklim sekolah di SMK Negeri 2 Payakumbuh. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian korelasional yang menghubungkan antara variabel yaitu komunikasi interpersonal sebagai variabel X dan iklim sekolah sebagai variabel Y. Populasi penelitian adalah semua guru di SMK Negeri 2 Payakumbuh, teknik pengambilan sampel yang dipilih dengan stratififed proportional random sampling sebanyak 63 responden. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu angket. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik korelasi Product Moment. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh hasil 1) iklim sekolah di SMK Negeri 2 Payakumbuh yang terdiri dari indikator dukungan, minat profesional, inovasi dan kelengkapan sumber sudah terlaksana dengan baik dengan rata-rata skor 4,19, 2) komunikasi interpersonal di SMK Negeri 2 Payakumbuh yang terdiri dari indikator keterbukaan, empati, dukungan, sikap positif, kesamaan sudah terlaksana dengan baik dengan rata-rata skor 4,29, dan 3) variabel komunikasi interpersonal dengan iklim sekolah diperoleh nilai signifikan sebesar 0,958 > 0,05, sedangkan nilai thitung sebesar 0,63 > ttabel 199834, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa komunikasi interpersonal berpengaruh terhadap iklim sekolah di SMK Negeri 2 Payakumbuh.
Effects of salicylic acid application on germination, growth and development of rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri Lush.) under salt stress
Authors: Güneri Murat , Dalkılıç Zeynel
Published: April 2023

Rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri Lush.) – RL, is used as a rootstock for citrus plants in saline conditions. NaCl causes an osmotic stress on plants mainly preventing the water uptake by the roots and thus reducing the plant growth. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of salicylic acid (SA) on germination of seeds and the growth and development of seedlings of RL rootstock under salt stress. For seed germination, a study was conducted in a completely randomized design in a 4 × 4 factorial scheme (SA at 0.00, 0.25, 0.50, or 1.00 mM and NaCl at 0, 50, 100, or 200 mM) with 4 repetitions, totaling 64 plots, of 25 seeds per plot. RL seeds were incubated in SA solutions for 24 h. Then, they were treated with NaCl-containing water in Petri dishes and incubated in the growth chamber at 25°C. For greenhouse experiment, a study was conducted in a randomized complete block in a 4 × 4 factorial scheme (SA at 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, or 2.0 mM and NaCl at 0, 50, 100, or 150 mM) with 3 repetitions, totaling 48 plots, of 2 plants per plot. Some morphological and physiological characteristics were determined. While germination time was extended, germination ratio and radicle extension were decreased in seeds under salt stress compared to control. Moreover, in these conditions the leaf membrane permeability and leaf falling were increased. In turn, plant height, diameter, root and shoot dry weight, leaf relative water content, and leaf chlorophyll were decreased in seedlings. Salt stress had negatively affected seed germination from 97.5% in control to 23.5% in 200 mM NaCl. However, SA treatments significantly decreased plant height to 67.8 cm in 2.0 mM compared to 80.1 cm in control in RL rootstock.
ObsErvatioNal prospective multicenter stuDy tO characterize the cLinical ANd DiagnoStiC feAtures of endocarditis in the contemPorary Era (ENDO-LANDSCAPE study): rationale and design
Authors: Pavasini Rita , Sinning Christoph , Campo Gianluca , Tan Timothy C.
Published: April 2023

Background

Recent developments in the management of valvular heart disease and heart failure have resulted in a dramatic increase in percutaneous valve procedures and implanted devices. We hypothesize that this has impacted the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of endocarditis.

Methods

The obsErvatioNal prospective multicenter stuDy tO characterize the cLinical ANd DiagnoStiC feAtures of endocarditis in the contemPorary Era (ENDO-LANDSCAPE study) is an observational, multicenter, and international study aimed to examine the epidemiology of endocarditis in the contemporary era. The study will constitute of a retrospective arm for the determination of the sample size of the prospective arm, where cases of endocarditis between 2016 to 2022 at three tertiary referral institutions will be analyzed. The prospective arm will examine all consecutive patients referred for an echocardiography with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of endocarditis, and their clinical course followed up over 12 months for adverse outcomes. The primary aim of the study will be to characterize the epidemiology of endocarditis, focusing on patients with prosthetic or implanted devices. The secondary aims would be: the appropriateness of the requests for first-line echocardiographic imaging in exclusion of endocarditis; the role of other imaging modalities in the diagnosis of endocarditis; and the impact of a specialized endocarditis team on outcomes.

Implications

The results of the ENDO-LANDSCAPE study will provide a contemporary update of the epidemiological trends in endocarditis. The data generated from this study would be useful in informing future clinical practice, potentially guiding future diagnostic and treatment algorithms in patients with endocarditis.

Clinicaltrial.org ID

NCT05547607.
Clustering and Analysing Relevant Policy Dimensions of Populist, Left-Wing, Centrist, and Right-Wing Parties across Europe
Authors: Cossu Elena
Published: April 2023

This paper is a configurational analysis that creates a new theoretical elaboration of populist parties in Europe in terms of policy choices. The forms of populism that we can see in contemporary Europe are new, relevant and do not have a theoretical representation in the literature. This paper also provides a clearer understanding of the characteristics of populist and anti-establishment parties in Europe, which can provide valuable insights into likely responses to reformed policy environments. To do so, the paper analyses policy positions connected to the populist literature for 242 parties in Europe in 2014 and 2019 using the Chapell Hill Expert Survey and the PopuList Survey data. Groups of parties with similarly held positions in 2014 and 2019 are identified using cluster analysis to investigate whether differences in positions are defined predominately according to a national, east–west, right–left faction or other criteria. The result highlights that rather than across a classical right–left divide connotation, Europe can be divided into four clusters: right-wing populists, a moderate pro-Europe left, a pro-Europe pro-liberalism centre and an intersectional left based on identity politics. Overall, the moderate left and the centrist liberalism centre are the most common parties across Europe, and the other two factions seem to be born as a reaction to these two. However, the other two factions are growing over the years, especially the populist right-wing in Central and Eastern Europe. This brings to light serious policy implications for the future of the European Union and for considering populism simply as a discursive matter.
КАТЕГОРИЯ ПРИНАДЛЕЖНОСТИ В «ОПЫТЕ КОНКРЕТНОЙ ФИЛОСОФИИ» ГАБРИЭЛЯ МАРСЕЛЯ
Authors: ГУСЕЙНОВ Фарид Ибрагимович
Published: April 2023

Статья посвящена анализу категории «принадлежность» в работе «Опыт конкретной философии» французского экзистенциалиста Г. Марселя. По своей логике это понятие предшествует известным понятиям философии Марселя «бытие» и «обладание», о которых он размышлял в своей книге «Быть и иметь», но введено им позже, тем не менее составляя с ними общую триаду. Тонкий разбор понятия «принадлежность» приводит Марселя к выводам об онтологической укорененности личности с ее творчеством и свободой, верой, надеждой и любовью. Эти феномены не являются благими гуманистическими пожеланиями, но включены в удел человека и возносят его из сферы просто существования в сферу бытия.
Mixed Spinel Co0.4Zn0.6Fe2O4 Ferrite Nanoparticles As a Magnetic Photocatalyst: Synthesis and Dye Degradation
Authors: Sami We'am
Published: April 2023

In this paper, mixed spinel Co0.4Zn0.6Fe2O4 ferrite was synthesized by microwave-assisted combustion method. Photocatalytic activity of the as-synthesized sample was investigated against methylene blue dye at room temperature at different exposure times (60-360 min.) under visible light. Phase impurity and surface morphology which are investigated with XRD analysis and field emission- scanning electron microscopy, indicate that a cubic spinel unit cell structure with a crystilite size and lattice constant are 22.5048nm and 8.37Å, respectively. The saturation magnetization exhibited directly from the hysteresis loop is (70.20emu/g). Optical properties for the investigated ferrites exhibited photo absorption from UV to visible region with an energy gap of (1.6 eV). Mainly two broad metal-oxygen bands for spinel Co0.4Zn0.6Fe2O4 ferrite  photocatalyst are seen in FT-IR spectra. The degradation ratio of dye increased as exposure time was increased .
Clay minerals study of the Kolosh Formation at selected sections from northern Iraq: Implications for provenance history
Authors: Dathan Ayad Mohamad Jouer , Altarif Abdul Salam Mehdi , Al-Taiiy Amaar J. Mohammed
Published: April 2023

The mineralogical study using X-ray diffraction (XRD) supported by scanning electron microscopic (SEM) examination and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) on the claystone of the Kolosh Formation from northern Iraq was conducted to Shows the provenance history of rocks. Chlorite, montmorillonite, illite, palygorskite, and kaolinite were recorded in different amounts in the study area. The association of montmorillonite and chlorite in the claystone of the Kolosh Formation (Paleocene) refers to the marine environment. Chlorite and montmorillonite are the common minerals in the Kolosh Formation with less common of illite, kaolinite and palygorskite. These clay minerals are of authigenic, detrital and diagenetically origin, which are controlled mainly by the source rocks, paleoclimatic conditions and the burial diagenesis. The clay minerals assemblages refer to be derived mainly from Fe-Mg rich with minor Si-Al rich silicate minerals, which are very common in the ophiolites associated with the basic igneous rocks. These rocks composed the major lithological units in the Zagros Thrust Belt of NE Iraq.
Modified Iterative Method for Solving Sine - Gordon Equations
Authors: Yassein Samaher M.
Published: April 2023

The basic goal of this research is to utilize an analytical method which is called the Modified Iterative Method in order to gain an approximate analytic solution to the Sine-Gordon equation. The suggested method is the amalgamation of the iterative method and a well-known technique, namely the Adomian decomposition method. A method minimizes the computational size, averts round-off errors, transformation and linearization, or takes some restrictive assumptions. Several examples are chosen to show the importance and effectiveness of the proposed method. In addition, a modified iterative method gives faster and easier solutions than other methods. These solutions are accurate and in agreement with the series of solutions that are provided by analytical results. To evaluate the outcomes in the modified iterative process, we have used the Matlab symbolic manipulator.
Persistence and bifurcation analysis among four species interactions with the influence of competition, predation and harvesting
Authors: Jawad Shireen Rasool , Al Nuaimi Marwa
Published: April 2023

In this paper, the interplay among four population species is offered. The system consists of two competitive prey, predator and super predators. The application of the hypothesis of the Sotomayor theorem for local bifurcation around every equilibrium point is adopted. It is detected that the transcritical bifurcation could occur near most of the system's equilibrium points, while saddle-node and pitchfork bifurcation can not be accrued at any of them. Further, the conditions that guarantee the accruing Hopf bifurcation are carried out. Finally, some numerical analysis is illustrated to confirm the analytical results.
Applying Geoaccumulation Index and Enrichment Factor for Assessing Metal Contamination in the Sediments of Euphrates River, Iraq
Authors: Kamel Laith Hemed , Mahmood Mahmood B. , Al-zurfi Sadiq K.
Published: April 2023

The current study looked into heavy metal poisoning of the Euphrates river which runs from Al-Kifl to Kufa in Iraq. One of the goals of this research was to determine the pollution levels and the contamination sources. We looked at six heavy metal (Cd, Pb, Zn, Cr, Fe, and Mn) characteristics in sediment, taking samples from six sites along the Euphrates every season from March 2020 to January 2021. To assess pollution levels, three indices were chosen: enrichment factor (EF), geo-accumulation index (I-geo) and contamination factor (CF). According to EF, the Cd and Pb elements recorded considerable enrichment, very high enrichment and extremely high pollution at practically all sites in four seasons, while the remainder of the HMs recorded deficiency to minimal enrichment and moderate enrichment. In all seasons, the geo-accumulation index showed significant contamination with Cr and moderate to low contamination with other metals. Except Cr in spring, which was recorded with moderate contamination, significant contamination and very high contamination, the CF values of all metals in all sites indicated no sediment contamination by these elements.
Global DNA Methylation Levels in Epstein-Barr-Virus-Positive Iraqi Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
Authors: Lafta Fadhel M. , AL-Jumaily Rakad M. Kh , Rasoul Lubna Muhi
Published: April 2023

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is one of the commonest hematological malignancies affecting children and adults. Recent evidence suggests an involvement of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in ALL pathogenicity. Epigenetic aberration, especially altered DNA methylation marks, is a key event of cancer development. The present study aims to investigate how the ALL epimethylome reacts to viral infection through the assessment of the total 5-methylcytosine (5mC) levels in ALL patients, according to EBV infection. The 5mC global DNA methylation levels in 50 diagnosed ALL patients (age mean 26.23 yrs; age range 10-60 yrs) and 25 age-matched healthy controls were assessed using MethylFlash™ Methylated DNA Quantification Kit. Acute primary EBV infection in the studied subjects was detected by measuring Epstein-Barr Virus (EBNA-1) IgG levels using ELISA.
     The results showed a significant (P˂0.001) decrease in 5mC levels in ALL-EBV positive cases as compared to those who were negative for EBV infection (0.234±0.117 vs. 0.441±0.153, respectively). The reduction in the average 5mC level seemed to be negatively correlated with EBV viral load (r = -0.599, p= 0.001). Additionally, 5mC levels were able to distinguish between ALL main subtypes (B-ALL and T-ALL; derived from B or T lymphocytes), where T-ALL cases showed significantly (P=0.005) higher 5mC levels than those of B-ALL cases (0.587±0.070 vs. 0.180±0.092, respectively). Also significantly (P=0.04) lower 5mC levels were detected in Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) ALL cases than in those who were negative to this genetic abnormality (Ph- -ALL) (0.13±0.021 vs. 0.179±0.093, respectively). Overall, the findings of the present study suggest an involvement of EBV infection in ALL pathogenicity, with the potential of utilizing the differences in global DNA methylation levels in ALL patients' risk stratification.
The Role of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in Teaching English for Tourism: Challenges and Implications for ESP Teachers
Authors: Hermawati Diah Aju
Published: April 2023

CLIL programs at the university level are usually associated with ESP courses, we analyze the case regards to the position of CLIL and ESP in Tourism study. As CLIL programs are promoted to improve students’ language proficiency in English, we explore the importance of language learning in these programs and the implications derived from ESP. Data were obtained from class observation and also lecturer and student views on CLIL expressed in focus groups and a questionnaire. Findings show imprecise guidelines for CLIL implementation. Although we can observe a well-organized shift from ESP to CLIL, lecturer and student perspectives provide useful insights for action that can be taken by ESP course designers to adapt courses to make them more relevant to students’ discipline-related needs. Deal with these findings, we propose engaging in collaboration with content lecturers to advance Tourism Department’s graduates’ proficiency in English.
PARTICIPATORY VARIETY EVALUATION OF LOWLAND RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.) UNDER IRRIGATION CONDITIONS AT DASENECH DISTRICT, SOUTH OMO ZONE, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA
Authors: Tadesse Awoke
Published: April 2023

In Ethiopia, rice is an important cereal product. The lack of improved varieties that are suited to a particular area, however, it is the primary reason why the yield of this crop is constrained. This field experiment was carried out in Omorate, South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia, during the 2020 and 2021 growing seasons to assess the production and yield components of rice varieties. Six different varieties were used in the experiment: Ediget, Shaga, GSR Candidate, PARC V1, Nerica-6, and Adet. A randomized complete block design with three replications was used to experiment. Days to maturity, plant height, productive tillers per plant, panicle length, filled grain per panicle, above-ground dry biomass and harvest index were collected. Using the SAS software, an analysis of variance was performed on all data. The combined findings of this research showed that all traits varied significantly (p>0.05 or p>0.01) between varieties. According to the study's findings and the agro pastoralists' feedback,the Ediget rice variety was the top preferred. The Ediget variety produced the greatest grain yield (7239.6 kg ha-1) out of all the tested treatments. Therefore, it can be recommended to be promoted in the study area and its vicinity.
Trust your sunscreen with caution: A literature review on the side effects of sunscreen
Authors: Maliyil Binu Thomas , Koshy Rowyna Reji , Madhavan Adithya Thilakan , Korrapati Naga Harika
Published: April 2023

Sunscreen use has grown significantly in recent years due to its ability to block harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays and reduce skin problems such as sunburn, aging skin, and immunosuppression. This review examines the ingredients in sunscreen and the effects they have. Substances including oxybenzone, avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, enzacamene, and benzophenone enter the systemic circulation. The discovery of these substances in plasma and urine sparked concerns about their safety and the requirement for additional study into the long-term consequences they produce. The adverse effects of benzophenone, ecamsule, zinc oxide, titanium oxide, methylisothiazolinone, homosalate, octinoxate, aluminum oxide, and cinnamate derivatives such as octyl methoxycinnamate and octocrylene are also covered in this research. The mechanism of action of UV filters, as well as methods for assessing the effectiveness of sunscreens such as the sun protection factor, persistent pigment darkening, and immune protection factor, is elaborated. This literature review will also discuss the safety and effectiveness of the compounds used in sunscreen formulation as well as any potential health risks and toxicities.
Improving the process of ordering outside genomic testing for lung cancer FNA and small biopsy specimens – A multidisciplinary quality improvement project
Authors: Nokes Brandon , Baumann Coralie , Magallanez Kim , Cartin-Ceba Rodrigo , Spiczka Amy Wendel Wendel , Malhotra Atul , Chen Longwen
Published: April 2023

Objectives:

Lung cancer is an important cause of mortality in the United States. Targeted mutation analysis has the potential to alter mortality in those with non-small-cell lung cancer. As such, the importance of timely tissue turnaround time (TAT) is substantial. We evaluated TAT at Mayo Clinic Arizona and found it to be delayed relative to national standards.

Material and Methods:

We conducted a series of plan, do, study, and act (PDSA) cycles at a single institution to identify areas for improvement with our lung cancer genomic testing. We assembled a multidisciplinary team and held serial meetings to discuss data from each PDSA cycle.

Results:

Using PDSA cycles and multidisciplinary discussions, we were able to identify a number of process limitations slowing TAT. We were then able to generate enhanced and timely communication between providers and pathology, educate and enforce the order/requisition workflow, and establish pathology accessioning with lung cancer specimens top priority.

Conclusion:

We were able to generate and implement a standard operating procedure for genomic testing of lung cancer specimens at our institution, thereby reducing tissue TAT.
Petrogenetic Study on Ultramafic Rocks from Waturapa and Surrounding Areas, South Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province
Authors: Hasria  , Masri  , Azzaman Muhammad Arba , Jerniawan Muhamad
Published: April 2023

The petrogenesis study of ultramafic igneous rocks in the South Konawe Region has been carried out by several previous researchers, however, petrogenesis of ultramafic igneous rocks in the Waturapa Region has never been carried out in detail. This study aims to determine the characteristics and petrogenesis of ultramafic igneous rocks in the Waturapa area using petrographic and geochemical analysis using the XRF method. Petrographic analysis was carried out to determine the relative abundance percentage of primary minerals in the form of olivine, clinopyroxene, orthopyroxene, and opaque minerals as well as secondary serpentine minerals which were formed later. Meanwhile, XRF geochemical analysis is used to determine the major and minor oxide content in rocks. This geochemical data is used to determine ultramafic rock types, and magma series and to interpret the tectonic setting of the research location. The results showed that the ultramafic rocks in the study area consisted of olivine websterite and lherzolite, both of which have been serpentinized which is characterized by the presence of serpentine minerals such as lizardite and chrysotile. These serpentine minerals are present as replacement minerals and fracture-filling minerals. The geochemical characteristics of the analyzed rocks showed a SiO2 content of less than 45%, high MgO content, and low K2O, TiO2, Na2O3, and P2O5 compounds. The igneous rocks in the study area are classified as ultrabasic or ultramafic rocks (peridot gabbro). Ultramafic rocks in the study area belong to the tholeiitic magma series that formed in oceanic islands or oceanic intraplate margins.
The assistance of e-dictionaries in learning English vocabulary to Indonesian EFL students
Authors: Silviyanti Tgk Maya , Yusuf Yunisrina Qismullah , Ningrum Lia Cahya , Kustati Martin
Published: April 2023

This research investigated EFL Indonesian students' perception of using e-dictionaries in learning English. The subjects were 50 students still studying at a university in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. They completed a questionnaire, and ten were selected to be further interviewed. The questionnaire and interview questions were developed from several theories proposed by experts. The results of the study showed that the students had a positive attitude toward the use of e-dictionaries. Although e-dictionaries provided some benefits for students’ language learning, especially in vocabulary, such as ease of use, time, and place, the students also faced some difficulties using them. These included incomplete information on the definitions offered for words searched, uncomfortable and constant pop-up advertisements on the apps, cost and internet quota, and finally, eye health issues where students could not read their smartphone screen for some time duration. It is hoped that as the dominance of digital technology increases, more applications in the future can resolve these problems to better assist students in language learning.
Technology acceptance of augmented reality to attitude and self-efficacy in learning English
Authors: Yulian Ryani , Yuniarti Yuniarti , Bin Affendy Lee Noor Azli
Published: April 2023

This study examined the effects of the technology acceptance of augmented reality on attitude and self-efficacy in learning English and modelled the direct and indirect effects. It employed non-experimental, analytic survey research with structural equation modelling. Two hundred and fifty-seven participants completed the survey questionnaire. Data analysis used SmartPLS to examine the outer loading, validity and reliability, R square, path coefficients, specific indirect effects, total effects, and model fit. Structural equation modelling (SEM) showed that perceived usefulness has no significant effect on attitude and self-efficacy, while perceived ease of use has a significant effect on attitude but no significant effect on self-efficacy. Perceived enjoyment has a positive correlation with attitude and self-efficacy. This study provides empirical facts that support and contradict previous relevant studies on the technology acceptance on attitude and self-efficacy in using augmented reality technology for language learning. The results of the study also contribute ideas on how technology can be anchored not only from technological but also from cognitive and affective perspectives as well.
Post-pandemic social cohesiveness in English language learning: Actors’ capacity transformation
Authors: Rahmiani Nur , Binmudnee Pratya , Ojurongbe Sam Ayo
Published: April 2023

This study explores forms of social cohesiveness, the factors that encourage the realization of social cohesiveness, and the impact of social cohesiveness on actors involved in learning English after the Covid-19 pandemic. As the primary research data, the research employs the qualitative descriptive research method based on interviews with ten students from rural areas in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. For secondary data, the authors employed theoretical studies and previous research results from books, articles, and other scientific publications. The findings of this study suggest that there has been a positive interaction where teachers and students strengthen each other in the English learning process after the Covid-19 pandemic. This interaction is seen to foster social cohesiveness, which can be a teaching innovation for achieving learning targets. Social cohesiveness becomes a part of the process of transforming the capacity of each actor and is a form of social resilience in learning English after the Covid-19 pandemic. The findings implicate the developing humanistic innovations of English language teaching in a rural setting and recognize the peculiar limitations of the setting.
PERSEPSI MAHASISWA TERHADAP BLENDED E-LEARNING
Authors: Basafpipana Habaridota Maha Lastasa Buju
Published: April 2023

AbstractThis study aims to determine student perceptions of blended e-learning with the Google meeting application and WhatsApp group on PPKn Development course for SD/MI PGMI FTIK IAIN Pontianak.This research uses quantitative survey research. The population of this research are students in semester 3 of the academic year 2021/2022 with 150 people. The sample using random sampling technique amounted to 120 people. The type of instrument used is a student perception questionnaire. Perceptions of post-pandemic blended e-learning with an average quality performance index (IKM) of 3.2 in the good category. However, there are two aspects, namely the ease of network access and also the influence on lecture interactions, therefore it is necessary to pay attention for institutions to minimize network disturbances that occurred during online lectures.Keywords: Perceptions, Blended e-learning. AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi mahasiswa terhadap pembelajaran blended e-learning dengan aplikasi google meeting dan whatshapp grup pada mata kuliah Pengembangan PPKn SD/MI Prodi PGMI FTIK IAIN Pontianak. Pendekatan penelitian ini menggunakan kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian survey. Populasi penelitian adalah mahasiswa semester 3 tahun ajaran 2021/2022 berjumlah 150 orang. Sampel menggunakan Teknik random sampling berjumlah 120 orang. Jenis instrument yang digunakan adalah angket persepsi mahasiswa. Persepsi pembelajaran blended e-learning pasca pandemi dengan rata-rata nilai indeks kinerja mutu (IKM) 3,2 dengan kategori baik. Namun ada dua aspek yaitu pada kemudahan akses jaringan dan juga berpengaruh terhadap interaksi perkuliah, maka dari itu perlu menjadi parhatian lembaga untuk menimalisir gangguan-gangguan jaringan yang terjadi saat perkuliahan daring. Kata Kunci: Persepsi, Blended e-learning.
Porphene and Porphite: Porphyrin Analogs of Graphene and Graphite
Authors: Magnera Thomas F. , Dron Paul I. , Bozzone Jared P. , Jovanovic Milena , Roncevic Igor , Tortorici Edward , Bu Wei , Miller Elisa M. , Rogers Charles , Michl Josef
Published: April 2023

Two-dimensional (2D) organic materials offer atomic precision for optoelectronics and energy-efficient nanoelectronics, but most are not easily patterned and tuned. The long-sought porphene [C20N4H2)∞, 1] has now been prepared in a hole-doped form from the zinc salt C20N4H12Zn (Zn-2) of porphyrin (C20N4H14, 2) by oxidative polymerization on aqueous surface accompanied by loss of zinc ions. After hole removal by excess reductant in the subphase, metal ions can be introduced to form Zn-porphene, (C20N4Zn)∞ (Zn-1, Figure 1), or other metalloporphenes. Reversible insertion of metal ions promises painting on an atomic canvas with distinct metal ions and ligands without removing any π centers from conjugation. The bond pattern in 1 and Zn-1 is deduced from in-situ and ex-situ spectra and images. Early GGA DFT computations for a perfect sheet of Zn-1 predicted a P4mm (D4h) square unit cell and metallic conductivity, but hybrid DFT predicts a semiconductor with two identical but differently oriented slightly rectangular antiaromatic P2mm (D2h) unit cells with planar 8-membered rings, analogous to “Kekule” structures of a 2×2 fragment of Zn-1, and planar [4n]annulenes, (cf. a vast physics literature on 2D-Peierls distortions). The polymer sheet was transferred to solid substrates, mostly as multilayers of 1 (porphite) and semiconducting Zn-1 (Zn-porphite), analogous to graphite, but also as a monolayer.
Ex situ Generation of Thiazyl Trifluoride (NSF₃) as a Gaseous SuFEx Hub
Authors: Li Bing-Yu , Su Kexin , Van Meervelt Luc , Verhelst Steven H.L. , Ismalaj Ermal , De Borggraeve Wim M. , Demaerel Joachim
Published: April 2023

Sulfur(VI)-fluoride exchange (SuFEx) chemistry, an all-encompassing term for substitution events that replace fluoride at an electrophilic sulfur(VI), enables the rapid and flexible assembly of linkages around a SVI core. Although a myriad of nucleophiles and applications works very well with the SuFEx concept, the electrophile design has remained largely SO2-based. Here, we introduce S≡N-based fluorosulfur(VI) reagents to the realm of SuFEx chemistry. Thiazyl trifluoride (NSF3) gas is shown to serve as an excellent parent compound and SuFEx hub to efficiently synthesize mono- and disubstituted fluorothiazynes in an ex situ generation workflow. Gaseous NSF3 was evolved from commercial reagents in a nearly quantitative fashion at ambient conditions. Moreover, the mono-substituted thiazynes could be extended further as SuFEx handles and be engaged in the synthesis of unsymmetrically disubstituted thiazynes. These results provide valuable insights into the versatility of these understudied sulphur functionalities paving the way for future applications.
Expression of NF-κB, Bcl-2 and Caspase-8 apoptosis markers in endometrium in external genital endometriosis and chronic endometritis: A retrospective study
Authors: Tabeeva Guzal I. , Tregubova Anna V. , Asaturova Aleksandra V. , Dumanovskaya Madina R. , Magnaeva Alina S. , Smetnik Antonina A. , Pavlovich Stanislav V.
Published: April 2023

Aim. To study the regulation of apoptosis in the endometrium of women with chronic endometritis (CE) and external genital endometriosis (EGE) based on the study of the expression of its regulators such as transcription factor (NF-), Bcl-2 and Caspase-8.
Materials and methods. The study evaluated the expression of apoptosis factors such as Caspase-8, NF-B transcription factor, and Bcl-2, in patients with chronic endometritis (CE, n=23), external genital endometriosis (EGE, n=20), and intact endometrium (control group; n=7). Statistically significant differences were found for all test markers (p0.05).
Results. The increased expression of apoptosis factors is probably related to high endometrial pro-inflammatory activity in both CE and EGE. For EGE, this effect is more pronounced at the transcription level in the form of an increase in the expression of the transcription factor NF-B in both glandular and stromal endometrial cells. It is probably due to the systemic nature of the chronic inflammatory process. For CE, despite the antiapoptotic activity of Bcl-2, an increase in Caspase-8 expression in the endometrium may also indicate a predominance of innate immunity activation.
Conclusion. The imbalance of pro- and antiapoptotic factors can be an inducer of both cytotoxic and cytoprotective mechanisms of EGE and CE. However, it requires further research.