bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Components of seed production and ergot resistance used as criteria for selection of Brachiaria hybrids
Authors: Demarchi João José de Abreu Assumpção , Giacomini Alessandra Aparecida , Mattos Waldssimiler Teixeira de , Gerdes Luciana , Batista Karina , Gimenes Flávia Maria de Andrade , Barbosa Cristina Maria Pacheco
Published: July 2022

Ergot is a fungal disease and causes reductions in seed productivity and quality. We aimed to identify promising genotypes of brachiaria evaluating: (1) seed production potential (number of tillers, racemes per inflorescence, spikelets per raceme, raceme length, weight and number of seeds, and germination) and (2) resistance of seeds to Ergot (infected tillers, infected seeds). Five genotypes of Brachiaria grasses, four non-natural hybrids named BH1619, BH1810, BH1516 and Mavuno Palisadegrass (Urochloa brizantha x Urochloa ruziziensis), and Marandu Palisadegrass (U. brizantha Hoechst cv. Marandu) were evaluated. The BH1619 hybrid, despite the high weight of seeds, produced less viable, pure seeds. The hybrid BH1516 had a lower percentage of flowered tillers (42%) and seeds infected with ergot (8%). Marandu Palisadegrass had a higher percentage of infected tillers (95%) and infected seeds (38%). The hybrid BH1516 was the most resistant to ergot, followed by Mavuno Palisadegras sand BH1619. Among all materials, Mavuno Palisadegrass and BH1516 have a higher potential for seed production due to the higher percentage of flowered tillers and production of pure seeds with high germination capacity. The BH1516 hybrid was resistant to ergot, making it a better choice for use in infected areas used for seed or forage production.
COVID-19 observations from hospitalized patients in the Northern Emirates
Authors: Qureshi Shahab , Kampani Drishti D. , Al-Qutbi Tara Ali Hasan , Mohamed Aalya , Alfaresi Mubarak
Published: July 2022

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic has established itself as the defining global health crisis of this time. The study describes the clinical profile of hospitalized, non-intensive care unit (ICU) patients with COVID-19 in the UAE during its second wave, through January–March 2021. It also highlights the use of antibiotic stewardship principles in patients admitted with COVID-19.

Methods

An observational, retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital based in the Northern Emirates of UAE. A consecutive sample of 110 acutely hospitalized patients with COVID-19 participated in the study. Pregnant women, patients who were admitted to the ICU, and those receiving antibiotics prior to admission were excluded. Data were collected from the written and electronic health records of included patients and subsequently analyzed using IBM SPSS (v25).

Results

Population was 58.2% male with a mean age of 51.2 years; 69.1% had at least one comorbidity and 61.8% had severe COVID-19 disease. Mean white blood cell count was 6.03 ± 2.70 × 109 cells/L with a mean C-reactive protein of 83.3 ± 14.6 mg/L. About 4.2% of the tested (20.9%) blood cultures were positive. Empiric antibiotic use was limited to 9.1% of the population.

Conclusion

The UAE population admitted in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was mostly male, older with higher prevalence of comorbidities. Given the limited knowledge of the disease, the calculated clinical measures were taken to bring antibiotic use to an extraordinarily low level, not previously seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Introduction and Localisation of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Malaysia
Authors: Lee Shin-Wei , Li Hai-Ying
Published: July 2022

This thesis discusses how traditional Chinese medicine was introduced to Malaysia. History records show that traditional Chinese medicine was first introduced to Malaysia in the year 1405 while 1796 saw the establishment of Malaysia's first Chinese medicine shop. With the popularization of Chinese medicine, Chinese medicine education and organizations were established. Traditional Chinese Medicine has gradually been recognized by the Malaysian government due to the efforts of the practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine. In 2004, the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Department was established at the prestigious National Cancer Institute to improve quality of life as well as provide opportunities for cure to cancer patients.
Through a Century: Traditional Chinese Medicine Since 1912
Authors: Zhu Jianping
Published: July 2022

Since 1912, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) went through the stages of the struggle, foundation, and growth. The all-round developing TCM is academically progressing and promoted worldwide. Characteristics of the centennial development of TCM have cultural relevance, policy pertinency, mutual supplement between Chinese and western medicine and TCM is treatment directed by pattern diagnosis. Researches show that the historical inevitable development of TCM will benefit the people for generations to come when taken as a national strategy.
American Patients’ Understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Late 19th Century: An Interpretation of Letters from The Science of Oriental Medicine
Authors: Qi Yu-Qing , Zheng Hong , Liu Shan
Published: July 2022

This study explores American patients’ understanding of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the late 19th century by referring to letters from American patients recorded in The Science of Oriental Medicine, written by Tan Fuyuan (谭富园), a Chinese medicine doctor working in the United States in the late Qing dynasty. Identifying a focus on significant effects, pulse diagnosis, herbal teas, dietary control, and long-term treatment, the results also discussed the differences between TCM and Western medicine in simple terms to show that the “ideological” spread of TCM was based on its curative effect. However, the “theoretical” spread of TCM requires more of intercultural exchanges.
Dissemination of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Germany from an Intercultural Perspective: A Brief Introduction of Franz Hübotter
Authors: Liu Fang-Chao
Published: July 2022

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is the cultural heritage of all humankind. TCM not only embodies the cultural crystallization of the region and the nation, but also performs the important mission of curing the lives, saving the sick and maintaining the health of the people. In the history of the spread of Chinese medicine to the West, foreign missionaries have played an important role, and researches about this role have continued in China. In the history of Chinese medicine in Germany, there is a pivotal figure named Franz Hübotter (1881–1967), who broke through the deadlock in the academic research of Chinese medicine in the 19th century in Germany, but the discussion on his contribution has been comparatively rare in China. His works and translations are not only of medical value, but are also valuable historically, culturally, and socially. The historical development of TCM has the authenticity of history, the integrity of the environment, and the richness of the times. Medical experts have explored and verified the value of medicine. Translators and scholars are mainly concerned with the dissemination of knowledge from an intercultural perspective. This paper provides a primitive and objective introduction to Franz Hübotter, hoping to trigger off the secondary research among scholars of different professional backgrounds and to expand professional thinking, and then get over the barriers of disciplines.
Description Générale de la Chine and the Spread of Traditional Chinese Medicine to the West in the 18th Century
Authors: Li Zhen
Published: July 2022

Description Générale de la Chine is an important sinology masterpiece published in France in the late 18th century. Its author Jean-Baptiste Grosier summarized and rearranged a large number of first-hand materials to systematically introduce China's national traditions and culture. A great part of this book introduced ancient Chinese medicine, which facilitated the unbiased understanding of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in Europe and fostered a knowledge dialogue between the Chinese and Western medicine systems. Such content also provided a historical reference for how to promote the further going out of TCM to the world.
Approaches and Perspectives of the Westward Spread of Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Case Study of the Radicis Chynae
Authors: Gao Xi
Published: July 2022

Some Western scholars have re-examined the concept of “Chinese medicine” and its knowledge system under the influence of global history research methods in recent years, in an attempt to understand the factors that led to the spread of Chinese medicine around the world, and what kind of Chinese medicine is constituted outside of China. Thus, researchers have studied the initial stage of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)'s entry into the western world, tracing its roots and observing new knowledge systems formed in the process of cross-cultural communication. Responding to the research of Western scholars, this paper studies the Radicis Chynae (《中国根书简》 Letters on Chinese Root), a monograph written by Andreas Vesalius, a famous European anatomist who lived in the 16th century. The author of this article examined the understanding and interpretation of Chinese medicine by the European intelligentsia from 16th to 19th century, investigated the influence of the westward spread of TCM on the scientific revolution and medical progress in Europe, and analyzed its relationship with the rise of Sinology in Europe. This article discusses the knowledge interaction between Chinese medicine and the formation of modern European medicine from the perspective of global history and cross-culture.
The Plant Cynomorium in Maltese Materia Medica
Authors: Savona-Ventura Charles
Published: July 2022

The search for possible effective local therapeutic agents led to the discovery of a plant that was later known as Fungus Melitensis. This parasitic flowering plant was initially believed to grow only on a small islet off Gozo known variably as General's or Fungus Rock. It is now known to be more widely distributed with a range extending from the Canary Islands to China. First mentioned in 1647 by the Maltese historian Gian Francesco Abela, the plant was later described and illustrated in 1674 by the Palermo botanist Paolo Boccone, while a detailed clinical treatise was prepared in 1689 by the Maltese physician Gio Francesco Bonamico. Based on the principles of the “doctrine of signatures,” the plant was considered useful by virtue of its color in conditions involving bleeding, while on the basis of the phallic appearance, it was considered efficacious for venereal disease. The medicinal properties of the plant became renowned throughout the European continent, increasing the demand for its collection and export. Measures were introduced to limit the collection to authorized individuals while physical access to the islet was made more difficult by cutting away the sloping parts of the islet. The plant lost its medicinal reputation during the early decades of the 19th century and has now been relegated to the annals of medical history and folklore, though it is still designated a protected species.
The History of Saffron in China: From Its Origin to Applications
Authors: Dai Rong-Chen , Nabil Wan Najbah Nik , Xu Hong-Xi
Published: July 2022

Abstract

Saffron (Stigma Croci) is an autumn-flowering perennial plant, and its use has a history of over 3500 years. Saffron has often been considered as the costliest medicinal plant, a premium spice, and the best dye with a golden yellowish color. Iran currently produces the finest quality saffron and dominates its global production (>90%). Other countries such as Australia, Canada, the USA, China, and some countries in Central Africa, produce saffron at a lower yield. In China, saffron is celebrated as “red gold” owing to the red stigmas of the flower and its price, which is comparable to the price of gold. Saffron has been one of the most attractive traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs in the Zhong Guo Yao Dian (Symbol
Chinese Pharmacopoeia) since its inclusion in the 2005 edition. The earliest use of saffron in TCM was recorded in the Ben Cao Shi Yi (Symbol
Supplement to Materia Medica) written during the Tang dynasty (741 A.D.). However, saffron grown in inland China has been widely mistaken as originating from Tibet. This is because its Chinese name begins with “Xi” or “Zang,” which sounds similar to its Tibetan name (“Xi Zang”). In this review, we clarify the origin of saffron and its introduction to China and summarize its various applications.
Scientific Study Reveals that Electroacupuncture Technique Can Treat PCOS Symptoms
Authors: Paredes Daniela Donoso
Published: July 2022

The efficiency of traditional Chinese medicine theory and acupoints shows once more its accurate regulatory capacity by improving women biological cycles with the use of electroacupuncture (EA). Results presented in a research study that preformed ovulation induction in women with anovulation due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), successfully provided data supporting acupuncture as a natural treatment for infertile women, with no significant side effects. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate how EA treatment can induce ovulation related to the hormonal and neuronal system in women affected by PCOS. This study introduces proof of effectivity and improvement based on the research of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, that presents a study on how EA can be an alternative to ovulation-inducing drugs, to be considered as a possible holistic regulator of PCOS and symptoms. The study covered 24 women with PCOS and oligo-/amenorrhea who received EA in a low frequency of 2 Hz with a total of 14 treatments applied for 3 months. Samples were taken three times during the study to see fluctuations in hormonal, ovulatory, and symptomatic behavior of PCOS. Results demonstrated effective regular ovulatory inductions in more than a third of women.
Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) Following Surgical Extraction of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars
Authors: Braimah Ramat Oyebunmi , Ali-Alsuliman Dawood , Al-Sagoor Saeed Turki , Al-walah Abdullah Saleh , Al-makrami Reham , Taiwo Abdulrazaq Olanrewaju , Ibikunle Adebayo Aremu
Published: July 2022

Introduction:

OHQoL is crucial for the best preoperative assessment and development of suitable indications for mandibular third molar surgical extraction. The current study hopes to report QoL after surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars.

Materials and Methods:

This was a prospective study conducted in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, between January 2020 and April 2020. After consenting to partake in the study, patients’ baseline demographics, indication for seeking third molar removal and laterality of impaction were recorded. All the surgical extractions were performed by the same surgeon. Pain was assessed pre and postoperatively with the numerical pain rating scale while QoL was assessed pre and postoperatively using the validated Arabic version of the 16 item United Kingdom Oral Health Related Quality of Life measure (UK-OHQoL).

Results:

A total of 92 patients were recruited. There are 41 (44.6%) males and 51 (55.4%) females with M:F of 1:1.2. Age range was between 18 and 48 years with a mean of (31.2 ± 6.6) years. Age group 20–29 years constitutes the highest number of patients. Subscales: eating, appearance, sleep, mood and work revealed more percentage complaints (42.9%, 23.4%, 24.7%, 28.6%, and 16.9%, respectively). Regarding mean domain and overall QoL scores, it was observed that there was gradual improvement in mean scores from the Pre-op values and the review periods with best mean QoL reported at POD 14

Conclusion:

Improvement in overall mean QoL scores during the review periods as compared with the preoperative score was observed. Eating, appearance, sleep, mood and work subscales revealed more percentage complaints.
Ease and Willingness to Use Smartphone Applications for Visual Acuity Assessment Among Patients in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria
Authors: Peter Elijah Ndako , Abah Emmanuel R. , Oladigbolu Kehinde Kabir , Samaila Elsie , Garba Farouk , Zubairu Asimau Eivov-Idris
Published: July 2022

Background:

Smartphone applications (apps) are increasingly becoming more popular for medical use.

Aim:

The aim of this article is to determine the willingness and ease of using smartphone apps for visual assessment among adult patients attending the general outpatient ophthalmology clinic of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria in Nigeria.

Design:

The study was a hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional design.

Materials and Methods:

New and old adult patients who presented at the clinic and consented to the study were selected. Visual acuity assessment was done using a 6-m Snellen chart and three selected Smartphone visual acuity applications sequentially. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection and then analysed using SPSS version 23.

Results:

A total of 287 patients were studied. Majority (96%) of the patients found the Smartphone apps to be easy to use. A good proportion (76%) of the patients also believed that Smartphone charts were easier to use than the conventional Snellen chart and expressed willingness to use the app again.

Conclusion:

Smartphone visual acuity apps could offer a convenient, easy-to-learn, and easy-to-use means of visual acuity assessment. This coupled with the demonstrated patient’s willingness to embrace this technology could be used to encourage the use of clinically validated apps for the early detection as well as monitoring of any impairment of vision, especially in out-of-clinic situations.
On symmetries of peculiar modules, or $\delta$-graded link Floer homology is mutation invariant
Authors: Zibrowius Claudius
Published: July 2022

We investigate symmetry properties of peculiar modules, a Heegaard Floer invariant of 4-ended tangles which the author introduced in [J. Topol. 13 (2020)]. In particular, we give an almost complete answer to the geography problem for components of peculiar modules of tangles. As a main application, we show that Conway mutation preserves the hat flavour of the relatively

\delta

-graded Heegaard Floer theory of links.
The Zakharov system in dimension $ d \geq 4$
Authors: Candy Timothy , Herr Sebastian , Nakanishi Kenji
Published: July 2022

The sharp range of Sobolev spaces is determined in which the Cauchy problem for the classical Zakharov system is well-posed, which includes existence of solutions, uniqueness, persistence of initial regularity, and real-analytic dependence on the initial data. In addition, under a condition on the data for the Schrödinger equation at the lowest admissible regularity, global well-posedness and scattering are proved. The results cover energy-critical and energy-supercritical dimensions

d \geq 4

.
Surimi Technology and New Techniques Used For Surimi-Based Products
Authors: Dagtekin Buket Busra
Published: July 2022

With growing population is in the world, food requirement of people is also increasing. Therefore, increasing of the current animal protein sources or presenting to human consumption for using different methods is of great importance. Surimi is an excellent source of myofibrillar proteins, which are preserved by cryoprotectants during long-term frozen storage. Surimi is a product obtained by mixing mechanically deboned fish meat, after washing with water and chopping, mixing thickeners such as sugar, sorbitol and polyphosphate (cryoprotectant) and preservatives from freezing denaturation, and is defined as the moist frozen concentrate of myofibrillar protein in fish meat. Surimi goods with unusual gelling capabilities and high nutritional value include fish balls, kamaboko, chikuwa, and crabstick etc. Surimi is also classified as a ready-to-eat food because it does not require any preparation before eating. Nowadays, with the increase in consumer demand for ready-to-eat foods, the concern for surimi-based products has also increased. However, long-term heat processing using in production of them, which produces a certain amount of protein breakdown, decreasing textural quality and failing to fulfil customer expectations. Texture is a significant factor in influencing the quality and acceptance of seafood and fish protein-based products. Recently, non-thermal techniques such as high-pressure processing, ultrasonication, microwave, ultraviolet, ohmic heating, is used to minimise the quality loss caused by high-temperature cooking in production surimi based products.
Bioassay-guided isolation of an antibacterial flavone and cytotoxicity of the leaf extracts of Vitex rivularis Gurke (Lamiaceae)
Authors: Idowu P.A. , Samuel B.B. , Mbachu C.C.
Published: July 2022

Background: The global challenge of resistance to several antibacterial agents has necessitated the continuous search for new antibacterial molecules. Natural products have proven to be a major source of new therapies for infections.Objectives: This study aimed at investigating the antibacterial and cytotoxicity activities of Vitex rivularis leaf extract and isolate its bioactive principle based on its local application in the treatment of bacterial infections.Materials and Methods: Methanol extract was tested against Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6638, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 59232, Proteus mirabilis ATCC 15290 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 15442. Cytotoxicity activity of the crude extract was done using Brine Shrimp Lethality Assay (BSLA). Crude methanolic extract was subjected to column chromatography on silica gel and that afforded eight fractions (F1 – F8). The pooled fractions were monitored for antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the crude and the most active fraction were determined by agar-dilution method using Gentamicin as the positive control. Fraction 7 was purified by recrystallisation in ethyl acetate to obtain Compound F7. The isolated bioactive compound was characterized by spectroscopic data (IR, 1H and 13C NMR, COSY, HMQC).Results: The MIC of the extract and isolated compound, F7, were between 0.25-0.50 mg/ml on E. coli and B. subtilis. Cytotoxicity activity showed LC50 of leaf extract to be 168.66μg/ml. The structure of the isolated bioactive compound was confirmed to be 5-hydroxy-3',4',6,7- etramethoxyflavoneConclusion: The observed antibacterial activity of Vitex rivularis leaf extract justified the traditional use of the plant’s leaf in the treatment of bacterial infections by local users. The isolated compound can serve as a lead compound in the development of new antimicrobials agents.
Assessment of relation between JAK2 gene and thrombosis in myeloproliferative neoplasms
Authors: KAHRAMAN Selda , DEMİRKAN Fatih
Published: July 2022

Background Thrombotic complications are the most considerable etiology causing morbidity and mortality in patients with philadelphia (Ph) negative myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). There are many studies evaluating the association of JAK2 mutation and risk of thrombosis in MPN with inconclusive results. We also investigated the relation between JAK2 mutation in all Ph negative MPN and thrombosis.

Material and Methods Thrombotic events and demographic features of 177 patients with Ph negative MPN were evaluated retrospectively.

Results JAK2 V617 F mutation was detected in 57% of patients with essential thrombocythemia (ET), %90.3 of pateints with polycythemia vera (PV), 100% of pateints with primary myelofibrosis (PMF). Thrombotic complications occured more frequently with JAK2 mutation in all MPN patients than without (p=0.014). In JAK 2 mutation positive groups, the median age, thrombosis risk scores and leucocyte values are higher, splenomegaly and arterial and/or venous thrombosis are detected more frequently (p
CHARACTERIZATION OF BEAN HUSK-BASED ADSORBENT
Authors: Abdulsalam K. , Abolaji A. , Tiamiyu A. , Adekoge H. , Olowosaga F. , Owolabi V.
Published: July 2022

The discharge of dyes is one of the major water pollution which can cause severe damage to both human beings and animal. Hence, the need for treatment of wastewater containing dyes. This research was aimed at finding out the potential of beans husk as a viable adsorbent for treatment of dye-containing wastewater.The bean husk potential adsorbent was washed, dried and sieved. It was then characterized using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometry (FTIR), Energy dispersive spectrophotometry (EDS).The adsorbent prepared has several pores, with functional group like O-H, S-H, C=C and C=O for the bond formation between the adsorbent and the dyes. The carbon and carbon compounds-content of bean husk is very high (100% CK). The bean husk is suitable as an adsorbent for the decolurization of textile wastewater. And has a potential of being effective for wastewater treatment.
Spesialisasi Penyidik Polri Polda Papua dalam Pemberantasan Tindak Pidana Korupsi
Authors: Djabbar Asdar
Published: July 2022

Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui urgensi spesialisasi Polri dalam pemberantasan Tindak Pidana Korupsi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian yuridis empiris yang dilakukan untuk mencari dan memperoleh data secara langsung di lapangan sesuai permasalahan yang diteliti. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Polda Papua dan Sub Dit Korupsi Polda Papua dengan mengadakan wawancara dengan Karo SDM dan Ka Sub Dit Tindak Pidana Korupsi Polda Papua Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kurang berperannya penyidik Polri khususnya Polda Papua dalam menegakan hukum tindak pidana korupsi karena adanya beberapa penyebab antara lain faktor yuridis, psikologis, teknis, keterampilan, dan sarana dan prasarana.
Hubungan Antara Kelekatan Teman Sebaya Dengan Stress Akademik Pada Siswa Kelas XII Jurusan MIPA Di SMAN X Padang
Authors: Kurniawan Harri , Titisemita Ane , Handayani Sari , Susanti Elva , Fenia Selvi Zola
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine the relationship between peer attachment and academic stress in class XII students majoring in Mathematics and Natural Sciences in SMAN X Padang. The independent variable in this study is peer attachment and the variable used is Academic Stress. Measuring instruments used in this research are peer attachment scale and Academic Stress. The sampling technique in this study used the Random Sampling technique. The sample in this study were 152 students at SMAN X Padang. The validity and reliability test in this study uses the Cronbach Alpha technique. The results of the validity coefficient on the stickiness scale of peers move from rix = 0.310 to rix = 0.809 with a reliability coefficient of α = 0.883 while on the academic stress scale moves from rix = 0.316 to rix = 0.803 with a reliability coefficient of α = 0.864. Based on data analysis, a decent value of -0,591 is obtained with a significance level of 0,000, which means the hypothesis is accepted. This shows that there is a significant relationship between peer attachment and academic stress of students at SMAN X Padang. While the effective contribution of the variable peer attachment to academic stress 35%.
Membangun Ekonomi & Bisnis Pasca Pademi Covid-19 Untuk Mensejahterakan Warga Negara Indonesia
Authors: Evi Margaretha , Ramdhani Ridwan Faizal , Ardianto Risna
Published: July 2022

2020 has been a difficult year for the world due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The corona virus changed everything, first appearing locally in Wuhan, China, then spreading and destroying the foundations of the world economy. This virus has significant implications for all fields of economy, tourism, medicine, employment, religion, society, politics, and so on. The real impact of the virus outbreak is felt in all countries, including Indonesia. Covid-19 is actually a health problem. However, the impact is not only on the health side but also on the economic side, and has a major impact on social life. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is a major problem for the Indonesian economy because the high unemployment rate causes unemployment. Covid-19 has made the Indonesian economy give so much influence in various sectors. One of the sectors that was affected and felt so much was the economic sector. The government is trying to continue to restore and improve the slump, especially in the economic sector in Indonesia. What the government can do in rebuilding the economy and business after the Covid-19 pandemic is by carrying out several processes such as Planning, Organizing, Actuating and Controlling. Providing social assistance for business actors, tax incentives, loan relaxation, providing working capital, providing product buffers, coupled with long-term and short-term strategies such as handling Covid-19.
Effect of the combination of phytase and protease on the performance of broilers and on the values of metabolizable energy and amino acid digestibility of diets
Authors:   , Bernardes Romário Duarte
Published: July 2022

Three experiments were carried out to evaluate the effect of dietary combination of different enzymes (phytase + protease) on performance, metabolizable energy and amino acid digestibility of broiler chickens fed diets with nutritional reduction. A total of 1.400, 336 and 384 male chickens were distributed in a completely randomized design, in the experiments of performance, metabolism and digestibility, respectively. The treatments were divided as follows: Positive control (PC), Negative control - NC1 (PC minus 0.16% Ca, 0.15% Pav and 0.5% crude protein (CP)), NC2 (PC minus 0.16% Ca, 0.15% Pav and 1% CP), NC1 added with phytase deriving from citrobacter and protease deriving from Bacillus licheniformis (CBE), NC1 added with phytase deriving from E. coli and protease deriving from microbial fermentation (SE), NC2 added with CBE and NC2 added with SE. A protein-free diet was included in the digestibility experiment. The nutritional restriction did not affect feed intake (FI) of birds in the first experiment; however the restriction inhibited body weight gain (BWG) and feed conversion rate (FCR) in all phases. In experiment two, the nutritional restriction decreased AME and AMEn values, although the addition of phytase and protease in diets had improved both parameters, mainly in NC2. NC2 impaired the standardized digestibility of total essential amino acids of animals subjected to experiment three, although the addition of enzymes helped to recover the digestibility to levels similar to PC. In conclusion, the supplementation of phytase in association with protease is effective to improve the performance, energy metabolism and standardized amino acid digestibility of broilers fed diets with nutrient restriction. Keywords: Broiler. Digestibility. Enzyme.
Equivalência de fósforo disponível em fitases comerciais para frangos de corte usando método de curva padrão
Authors:   , Léo Rosa Aparecida Reis de
Published: July 2022

Objetivou-se avaliar a equivalência de fósforo das fitases comerciais em dietas de frangos de corte, utilizando a curva padrão, e seus efeitos no desempenho, mineralização óssea, peso relativo do fígado e fosfatase alcalina total na fase inicial (1 a 21dias). Foram utilizados 2.500 pintos de corte machos, distribuídos em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com 10 tratamentos, 10 repetições de 25 aves por unidade experimental. As dietas foram formuladas para atender as exigências nutricionais das aves, com exceção do teor de fósforo e cálcio disponível. Os tratamentos adotados foram divididos da seguinte forma: T1 com 0,18% de fósforo disponível (Pd); T1 + 0,07% Pd; T1 + 0,14% Pd; T1 + 0,21% Pd ; T1 + fitase 1; T1 + fitase 2; T1 + fitase 3; T1 + fitase 4; T1 + fitase 5 e T1 + fitase 6. Para padronização das enzimas foram utilizados 500 FTU/kg de cada. Os animais submetidos aos maiores níveis de fósforo disponível (T2, T3 e T4) e com a adição das fitases comerciais (T5, T6, T7, T8, T9 e T10) tiveram melhores resultados de desempenho e mineralização óssea quando comparados ao tratamento de menor inclusão de fósforo disponível (T1). Verificou-se que todas as fitases avaliadas melhoraram o peso vivo final, ganho de peso, conversão alimentar e teor de cinzas e fósforo na tíbia em relação ao controle negativo. A suplementação com as fitases comerciais promove melhora no desempenho, bem como na mineralização óssea em frangos de corte de 1 a 21 dias de idade e disponibilizam em média 0,154% de fósforo do ácido fítico. Palavras-chave: Enzimas. Minerais. Nutrição.
PROSES SELEKSI INTERNAL CALON LEGISLATIF PARTAI NASDEM DI DEWAN PIMPINAN DAERAH KOTA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Analius Giawa, Gregorius Sahdan
Published: July 2022

Studi ini membahas terkait dengan proses seleksi calon legislatif di partai Nasdem KotaYogyakarta yang dapat dikatakan belum berjalan dengan baik. Dimana Budaya politik danmodernisasi yang terjadi pada sebuah negara, sejauhmana membuminya sikap egalitiariandan perubahan kebiasaan tradisional, aturan pemilu yang dipakai di negara tersebut apakahmajoritarian, kombinasi atau proporsional, pemakaian kuota gender dan jumlah kursilegislatif yang tersedia, Permintaan kriteria tertentu yang diinginkan oleh para penyeleksiinternal partai, serta kondisi kandidat yang menawarkan diri yang dianggap memenuhisyarat sangat mempengaruhi proses seleksi.Proses rekrutmen yang dilakukan oleh partaiNasDem dalam mendapatkan kandindat terbaik untuk calon anggota legislatif tahun 2014mengalami berbagai kendala. Hal ini disebabkan karena kesadaran dan keterlibatan wargamasyarakat yang sangat rendah terhadap pentingnya kegiatan politik.
PENGELOLAAN AIR BERSIH DAERAH PERBUKITAN DI PRAMBANAN SLEMAN YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Bambang Kuntoro, Hardjono
Published: July 2022

Sebagian wilayah Kecamatan Prambanan pada musim kemarau mengalami krisis air bersihuntuk keperluan sehari-hari seperti, minum, mencuci, mandi, memberi minum ternak, usahapenggergajian batu, dan usaha produktif lainnya. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk memperolehgambaran empiris mengenai pengelolaan air bersih oleh Organisasi Pengelola Pemakai Air(OPPA)”Mitra Tirta Sembada”, serta untuk mengetahui solusi mengatasi kekurangan airbersih di Prambanan. Metode penelitian yang dipergunakan adalah deskritif-kualitatif,dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pemilihan informan dengan modelsnowball yaitu mulai dari satu key person (tokoh kunci), terus menggelinding semakinbanyak sampai informasi cukup. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi,wawancara mendalam dan studi dokumentasi, sedangkan teknik analisis data dengan metodedeskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengelolaan air bersih oleh OPPAsudah berjalan cukup baik, karean OPPA sudah dilengkapi dengan AD ART dan mekanismemenjadi pelanggan cukup mudah dan tidak memberatkan masyarakat. Permasalahan yangmuncul, aliran air sering macet, atau tidak lancar. Hal itu disebabkan karena listrik seringpadam, pembagian air di bak distribusi belum merata, atau adanya kerusakan jaringan sepertipipa bocor. Solusi yang dilakukan adalah optimalisasi pemanfaatan sumur pompa danDropping air bersih, sebagai alternatif pilihan terakhir.
Effects of IV Magnesium Sulphate on Hemodynamic Response To Pneumoperitoneum In Laparoscopic Cholecyctectomy; A Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Abeera Zareen  , Syed Fahim Ahmed Gardazi  , Muhammad Haroon Anwar  , Jawad Zaheer
Published: July 2022

Objective: To determine the effect of IV Magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) in attenuating the hemodynamic effects of pneumoperitoneum.

Methodology: Our single blind randomized control trial (based on computer generated randomize allocation) was carried out at Holy Family Hospital and included 60 patients, not allergic to MgSO4 and belonging to the American Society of Anesthesiology (class 1 and 2. Patients were divided into two groups with Intervention group (M group) receiving 30 mg/kg of MgSO4 and the control group (C group) receiving a placebo. Hemodynamic parameters were then measured at different points of time during surgery. Data was collected and analyzed by using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 25.0.

Results: Out of 60 patients selected 86.7% were females while 13.3% were males. Mean age was 35.78(SD=8.26). As compared to group, patients belonging to group had significantly lower heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure at 15 minutes, after release of pneumoperitoneum and at extubation with p values less than 0.05.

Conclusion: Our study concludes that 30 mg/kg of MgSO4 given as a bolus just before creation of pneumoperitoneum protect against its possible adverse hemodynamic effects.
Trends In Permanent Pacemakersâ€™ Implantation: Where Do We Stand?
Authors: Bakhtawar Shah  , Shahab Saidullah  , Muhammad Aamer Niaz
Published: July 2022

Objective: To determine the Trends In Permanent Pacemakersâ€™ Implantation: Where Do We Stand?
Methodology: The study was conducted at cardiology department of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad. Study duration was two years from April 2010 to March 2018. In this study the retrospectively data was analyzed to see the trend in the rate of annual implantation of permanent pacemakerâ€™s and patientâ€™s demographics. Data for the study was extracted from the hospital records of cardiac devices implantation. All the information was recorded via study proforma. Analysis of the data was done by the SPSS version 20.
Results: Total 1670 procedure were analyzed retrospectively. Mean age of patients at the time of implantation was 60.47 Â± 16.357 Std Deviation. Single chamber devices were 1030 and dual chambers pacemakers remained 535 in the study population. Complication rate remain 2.2% during the procedure. 62.8% devices were implanted on payment from patients and the rest 37.2% on donation from various resources. The trend of single and dual chamber devices remain constant in the study period. However dual chamber devices implantation ratio increased in 2017 due to donation of devices and government sponsorship scheme.
Conclusion: There is a significant increase in the implantation of cardiac devices, the trend closely follows the financial status of patients and the supply of devices from various donor agencies.
Incidence and Attributing Factors of Impaired Blood Glucose in Non-Diabetic Patients on Steroid Therapy
Authors: Hafsa Farooq  , Muhammad Awais Abid  , Hamna Farooq  , Madiha Fazil  , Ayesha Irshad  , Ambreen Butt
Published: July 2022

Objective: To determine the incidence and attributing factors of impaired blood glucose in non-diabetic patients on steroid therapy.
Methodology: This descriptive study was conducted at the Department of Medicine, Sheikh Zayed Hospital Lahore during 6 months from April 2019 to September 2019. Patients of both genders with age of 18-70 years and receiving steroid therapy (at least 1 pulse) were included. After taking ethical approval, 371 patients were counseled and explained the details of the study. A bolus of 1 gram Methylprednisolone was given and blood was drawn after 2 hours and blood glucose levels were measured. All the labs were acquired from same lab (Hospital lab) and glucometer to eliminate bias and confounding variables were controlled by exclusion. Data was collected via study proforma.
Results: The average age of the patients was 43.75 Â± 14.33 years with a range of 18 to 70 years. There were 42% males and 57%.1 females with a male to female ratio of 1:1.3. Average BMI of patients 27.34Â±3.72kg/m2. Impaired blood glucose was observed in 55% of patients after steroid pulse therapy. Frequency of impaired blood glucose after steroid pulse therapy was statistically insignificant according to age and BMI (p->0.05). Positive family history was significantly higher in a patient with impaired blood glucose after pulse therapy (p-0.001).
Conclusion: Impaired blood glucose level was observed to be highly prevalent among non-diabetic patients receiving steroid pulse therapy. Female gender and positive family history of diabetes observed as attributing factors.
VINCENT VAN GOGH’UN KADIN PORTRELERİ
Authors: KODAL Tuğba
Published: July 2022

Vincent van Gogh on yıllık kısa bir zaman diliminde ürettiği eserler ile sanat tarihine adı yazdırmış önemli ressamların başında gelmektedir. Sanat yaşamı boyunca pek çok manzara, natürmort, portre ve otoportre çalışmaları ile ün kazanan Van Gogh’un resim ve çizim çalışmalarının arasında portreleri dikkat çekmektedir: Sanatçının, köy veya şehirde yaşayan insanların portreleri ve kendini etüt ettiği otoportrelerinde plastik süreci başarılı yönetmesi ve duygu aktarımının etkili olması özellikle dikkati çeken unsurların başında gelmektedir. Van Gogh ilk yaptığı portreleri plastik sürecini geliştirmek amacıyla etüt etse de daha sonraları portre resmi onun için anlamsal bağlamda önem arz etmiştir.

Bu çalışmada, Vincent van Gogh’un kadın portrelerindeki biçimsel alt yapıyı çözümlemek probleminden yola çıkışla portrelerin plastik bağlamdaki zamana ve mekâna bağlı değişim sürecinin varlığını sorgulamak amaçlanmıştır. Sorgulama sürecinde nitel bir yaklaşımla plastik analiz yöntemi kullanılarak sanatçının formu yorumlama biçimi, renk ve ışık kullanımına odaklanılmıştır. Çalışmanın ilk aşamasında kadın portreleri yıllara göre daha sonra Van Gogh’un yaşadığı mekânlara göre ayrılarak altı bölümde incelenmiştir.

Araştırmada sanatçının plastik süreçteki değişimlerinin en belirgin kırılma noktalarının zamansal ayrımdan daha çok bulunduğu mekâna göre oluştuğu gözlemlenmiştir. Ayrıca Van Gogh önceleri kısıtlı renk paleti ile figürün yüzündeki ışığı irdelemeye odaklanırken sonraları daha fazla renk kullanımına gittiği ve biçimsel yorumlamandan daha çok modelin ifadesini yakalamaya odaklandığı belirlenmiştir.
SONEGAÇÃO DA CAT E AS SUAS CONSEQUÊNCIA LEGAIS: reflexos para o trabalhador e a empresa
Authors: Farias Rony Jefferson
Published: July 2022

O acidente de trabalho representa, tanto para o trabalhador e a empresa, a interrupção de atividades laborais, causado por conduta inadequada dos trabalhadores ou da empresa, podendo ser fruto de negligência ou a ausência de treinamento ou equipamento de segurança para prevenção de acidentes. Neste caso, faz necessário que seja emitido a comunicação de acidente de trabalho - CAT para o próprio acidentado, seus dependentes, a entidade sindical competente, o médico que o assistiu ou qualquer autoridade pública. Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo identificar os reflexos da sonegação da CAT para o trabalhador, adotando a metodologia de pesquisa bibliográfica, visto que é alicerçada em livros, artigos e legislação vigente no Brasil. Todo processo, implica na compreensão da importância da CAT, visto que a sua não emissão reflete diretamente na vida trabalhador e em prejuízo para a empresa.
Incidência da síndrome de burnout: um estudo comparativo entre profissionais e acadêmicos da área da saúde
Authors: Marques Katia Saldanha , Casagranda Yasmin Gomes
Published: July 2022

A Síndrome de Burnout, que surge em decorrência da exposição constante a situações de estresse. Essa Síndrome se caracteriza por três dimensões: exaustão emocional, despersonalização e realização pessoal. Entre os profissionais vulneráveis a desenvolvê-la estão os da área da saúde, que, em sua atuação, se defrontam com inúmeros estímulos estressores que influenciam seu bem-estar. Dessa forma, objetivou-se neste trabalho, verificar a incidência da síndrome em profissionais de medicina e enfermagem atuantes em hospitais, bem como em acadêmicos das referidas áreas, de forma a verificar a incidência da Síndrome de Burnout nesses grupos e, assim, realizar um estudo comparativo entre os mesmos. Para tanto, utilizou-se o Inventário Maslasch de Burnout, o qual mede as três dimensões da síndrome. A partir da análise dos dados, foi quantificada a média dos escores de cada grupo de participantes, sem que nenhum deles apresentasse a síndrome. No entanto, constatou-se que os acadêmicos de medicina apresentaram a maior média em relação aos escores obtidos no Inventário, seguidos dos acadêmicos de enfermagem, médicos e a equipe de enfermagem com a menor média.
CLIMA ORGANIZACIONAL: CARACTERIZAÇÃO DOS ARTIGOS PESQUISADO NA BASE DE DADOS SCIELO
Authors: De Lima Vinicius Zanchet , Fernandes Antonio Jorge , Baggio Daniela , Andreolli Nédio Antonio
Published: July 2022

Atualmente as empresas estão buscando traçar estratégias internas pensando em seus colaboradores. A intenção de conquistar pessoas e unir equipes é considerada como um fator impor­tante para o desenvolvimento e sobrevivência das empresas. A produção científica e a discussão acadêmica acerca do tema clima organizacional torna-se relevante pela importância da análise das características, tipologias e teorias. A pesquisa teve como objetivo inves­tigar o perfil das produções científicas nacionais, sobre o clima organizacional, publicados na base de dados Scielo. O método de pesquisa utilizado foi o quantitativo descritivo, através de uma bibliometria. A amostra foi composta por 12 artigos, e os resultados apontaram uma predominância de estudos quantitativos. Os resultados obtidos nos artigos selecionados foram que os artigos com três e dois autores se destacaram entre os artigos selecionados, refletindo uma relevância de grupos de pesquisadores na área.
A DISTÂNCIA ENTRE A SALA DE AULA E A APROVAÇÃO: UMA ANÁLISE DE DESEMPENHO NO EXAME DE SUFICIÊNCIA CONTÁBIL
Authors: Bugalho Diones Kleinibing , Morlin Francieli
Published: July 2022

Embora algumas pesquisas tenham lançado luzes sobre o desempenho dos estudantes de Ciências Contábeis no Exame de suficiência, ao mesmo tempo que outras pesquisas investigaram a eficiência do ensino a distância, não há estudos que se analisaram as duas temáticas de forma conjunta, além do mais, no que se refere ao ensino a distância os resultados são conflitantes. O objetivo desta pesquisa consiste em analisar se há diferença no nível de desempenho auferido pelos estudantes de Ciências Contábeis das IES brasileiras no Exame de Suficiência do CFC, considerando como determinante as modalidades de ensino presencial e a distância. Para tanto, foram considerados dados relativos ao desempenho primeira edição do exame de 2019 dos egressos pertencentes a 4.029 câmpus universitários, entre a modalidade EAD e Presencial, sendo estes 1.973 com Ensino A Distância (EAD) e 2.056. Esses dados foram analisados com aplicação de métodos quantitativos para a verificação das hipóteses formuladas, considerando um nível de confiança de 95%. Os resultados sugerem diferença estatisticamente significativa entre o ensino a distância e o ensino presencial em três regiões de demográficas e no âmbito nacional. Este estudo contribui com pesquisas anteriores que versam acerca do exame de suficiência, contudo, se distingue por apresentar uma análise ainda não investigada sobre as modalidades de ensino a distância e presencial categorizadas por região demográfica. Ademais, este estudo assume um papel de direcionador para futuras intervenções institucionais, tais como a classe contábil, gestores educacionais, organizações corporativas e governamentais.
O domínio informativo do compliance officer: uma análise sobre a existência do dever de comunicação às autoridades públicas, sob o prisma da Lei Anticorrupção
Authors: Fonseca Fragas de Almeida Fabíola Fragas
Published: July 2022

Este trabalho pretende analisar, através de uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, o real comprometimento do empresário com a integridade no desenvolvimento dos programas de compliance, sob o prisma da Lei Anticorrupção. Considerando o conceito de integridade, questiona-se a existência de dever do chief compliance officer de comunicar às autoridades públicas a prática de corrupção, ou até mesmo, a iminência de sua concretização. Verificou-se que, para a efetividade do programa, à luz da autorregulação regulada, deveria constar expressamente no contrato firmado entre a sociedade empresária e o chief compliance officer, a obrigação de repassar às autoridades competentes todas as informações de seu conhecimento, diante da omissão ou participação dos gestores em relação a ilícitos.