bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preoperative mechanical bowel preparation combined with oral antibacterials in the prevention of complications of surgery for rectal and rectosigmoid junction cancer
Authors: Ivanov Yu. V. , Smirnov A. V. , Vinokurov A. V. , Zlobin A. I. , Stankevich V. R. , Danilina E. S.
Published: December 2021

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) combined with oral antibacterials for the prevention of postoperative complications when preparing a patient for anterior rectal resection.

Materials and methods: We analyzed shortterm results in 77 patients who had undergone anterior rectal resection for rectal and rectosigmoid junction cancer. Forty five (45) patients were prepared for surgery only with MBP. In 32 patients, in addition to MBP, oral antibacterial agents ciprofloxacin and metronidazole were used preoperatively.

Results: The overall rate of postoperative complications was 6.25% (2/32 patients) in the group of combined preparation for surgery and 15.5% (7/45) in the group using only MBP. Surgical wound infection occurred in 1 patient in the combined preparation group and in 4 patients in the MBP only group. There was no anastomotic leak in the combined preparation group, whereas in the MBP only group, anastomotic leak occurred in 2 patients.

Conclusion: Combined use of oral antibacterials and MBP before anterior rectal resection makes it possible to achieve an extremely low rate of the colorectal anastomosis leak. Further studies into the efficacy of this preparation regimen are needed, along with their discussion in the professional communities.
Liberadas en el encierro: La resiliencia de dos artistas peruanas a través de las labores manuales textiles
Authors: Wong Fupuy Lucía
Published: December 2021

Dos artistas peruanas limeñas han logrado remontar las dificultades emocionales experimentadas durante la pandemia de los últimos dos años, gracias a las características de sus propuestas plásticas vinculadas a la intimidad de las labores manuales artísticas y decorativas. A través de sus historias de vida se analizan los factores en sus procesos creativos que han promovido su resiliencia. Se propone también la efectividad de las artes manuales textiles decorativas para lograr el equilibrio emocional, aun para personas no profesionales del arte.
Políticas transcorpóreas en la emergencia sanitaria de la COVID-19: Un ensayo sobre el cuerpo como colaboración y gobernanza
Authors: Orihuela Ibañez Diego
Published: December 2021

Se proponen dos categorías discursivas detonadas por la emergencia sanitaria de la COVID-19: el cuerpo-ecología y el cuerpo-disciplina. La primera se entrelaza con el concepto afirmativo de lo que Stacy Alaimo llamó transcorporalidad en pro de una acción y gestión empática hacia el medio ambiente. La segunda abre el camino hacía una versión “oscura” de esta misma transcorporalidad: el control, la gobernanza y la vigilancia del cuerpo enfermo. El análisis de ambas posibilidades busca complejizar una visión de posibilidades para superar nociones occidentales de individualidad y esencialismo (el cuerpo-identidad) sostenidas por la empresa extractivista del medio ambiente. Este ejercicio toma en cuenta los riesgos de la gobernanza aún presente en los cuerpos enfermos por otra de las grandes pandemias olvidadas de la historia reciente: el VIH-sida. Se presentan proyectos artísticos analizados por curadores, productores y académicos con la finalidad de cristalizar de manera práctica las ideas desplegadas en el texto.
Dejo este cuerpo aquí: Reflexiones sobre el desarrollo de la comprensión a partir de los postulados de Hans-Georg Gadamer en la investigación artística de Natalia Iguiñiz
Authors: Vela Paola
Published: December 2021

La metodología de investigación elaborada por Natalia Iguiñiz para su muestra Dejo este cuerpo aquí sirve como punto de partida para plantear una serie de reflexiones enfocadas en cómo se desarrolla el fenómeno de la comprensión frente a la experiencia artística y, por ende, cómo los procesos artísticos producen conocimiento. Se traza un paralelo entre los procedimientos visuales que suscitan la muestra individual de Iguiñiz presentada en el contexto de una pandemia y los postulados filosóficos de Hans-Georg Gadamer. Se puede considerar que ambos, la artista visual y el filósofo, nos animan a ir más allá de las paradojas y tensiones entre las subjetividades de la investigación artística y las doctrinas de la investigación científica.
La formación del quechua ecuatoriano: una nueva hipótesis
Authors: Itier César
Published: December 2021

Desde los estudios de Alfredo Torero, se suele considerar que el quechua ecuatoriano-colombiano procede de una variedad antiguamente hablada en la costa central del Perú e introducida en Ecuador mediante un comercio marítimo en una época anterior al imperio inca. En base a la comparación dialectal y a un examen de las fuentes históricas, refutamos esta tesis y mostramos que la variedad septentrional del quechua es el producto de una “cuzqueñización” de las hablas de los colonos norperuanos instalados por los incas en Ecuador. Este estudio de caso nos conduce a cuestionar la clasificación genética de los dialectos quechuas propuesta por Torero.
Figura y traición en el Libro de Alexandre
Authors: Ruiz Mautino Arturo
Published: December 2021

El artículo explora la posibilidad y condiciones de una interpretación figural del Libro de Alexandre. Propone, en consonancia con lecturas recientes de la obra maestra del mester de clerecía, que la traición, en tanto evento iterativo y núcleo moral en el poema, configura un punto de acceso idóneo para la comprensión de la estructura del texto y de su autoconciencia poética. Se provee un esquema matricial para la evaluación de las diversas instancias de traición en el texto y se vislumbra un modo para considerar su vigencia en la producción literaria contemporánea en lengua española.
El lamento de Houellebecq. Una lectura de Las partículas elementales a partir de la noción de masculinidad en crisis
Authors: Chaves González Julián
Published: December 2021

El presente artículo propone una interpretación con perspectiva de género de la novela de Michel Houellebecq, Las partículas elementales, centrándose especialmente en la noción de masculinidad en crisis. Para ello, se someten a crítica las premisas con que el autor desarrolla su tesis sobre la liberación sexual y se muestran las implicaciones identitarias con que están construidos sus personajes como hombres en crisis. Asimismo, el artículo se pregunta por el lugar que ocupa la violencia en la obra de Houellebecq y en qué sentido es provocador.
Incaísmo, indigenismo y gamonalismo: Rumi Maki desde tres modalidades escriturales de representación
Authors: Coca Vargas César
Published: December 2021

El 2 de diciembre de 1915, en Azángaro (Puno), se produjo un levantamiento campesino en la hacienda San José. Las fuentes que registraron el acontecimiento indican que la sublevación tuvo la presencia de un líder de inspiración incaica autodenominado “Rumi Maki Ccori Zoncco”. De esta figura legendaria, cuyo nombre real habría sido Teodomiro Gutiérrez Cuevas (1864), se ocuparon desde escritores y periodistas contemporáneos al suceso hasta investigadores posteriores. Aunque se pueda observar, en algunos casos, un análisis de enfoque cultural (incaístas o indigenistas, por ejemplo), considero que no ha existido una explicación detallada de las implicancias culturales de aquellos quienes dedicaron líneas a la figura de Rumi Maki. Por esta razón, el propósito principal de mis reflexiones lee el levantamiento de San José en esa dirección. Para esta finalidad, utilizaré tres modalidades escriturales: la incaísta (José Carlos Mariátegui), la indigenista (Dora Mayer, Manuel González Prada, Francisco Chukiwanka) y la gamonalista (Sebastián Urquiaga, Angelino Lizares). A partir de aquí, me detendré en analizar el tipo retórico de cada modalidad escritural que representó a Rumi Maki.
Semiosis y metamorfosis
Authors: Rastier François
Published: December 2021

Independientemente de las teorías generativas y enunciativas, el estructuralismo dinámico de tradición saussureana ha permitido plantear el problema de la semiosis entendida como la individualización del signo a partir de un germen estructural. En un plano superior de complejidad, los procesos que presiden esta individualización parecen dirigir también la composición de los textos. Ciertos ejemplos literarios y pictóricos permiten descubrirlos; ellos confirman que la reflexión sobre las artes es un dominio mayor de la semiótica general y comparada.
Impact of Non-genetic Parameters Altering Milk Yield Performance in Zebu Cows
Authors: Mohan M. , Das D.N. , Ramesha K.P.
Published: December 2021

Background: Animal phenotype performance depends on both genetic and non-genetic factors, but mostly the genetic part analysed leaving non genetic parameters unnoticed. The aim of the study is to understand impact of non-genetic factors governing milk yield performance in Deoni cows. Methods: A total of 821 lactation records from 340 lactating cows (2002-2017) along with their age at first calving, parity, season of calving were collected. These data were standardized and analysed to find significant differences using Duncan’s multiple range Test. Result: Deoni cows showed significant increase (P less than 0.05) in both lactation milk yield and lactation length with increase in parity. Season of calving had significant affects (P less than 0.05) on lactation milk yield but not in lactation length. Increase in age at first calving revealed there was a significant difference (P less than 0.05) in both lactation milk yield and lactation length.
Hybridization and Factors Influencing Seed Set in Oat
Authors: Hilli Harshavardan J. , Kapoor Rahul , . Amandeep
Published: December 2021

Background: Oat is mostly neglected crop for hybrid development due to its floral structure which results in high damage rate during hybridisation. Due to the cumbersome in acquiring a sufficient number of hybrids and subsequent backcrosses are difficult that lead to lack of much inheritance studies in Oats. Methods: The procedure for crossing used was almost identical to that used by oat breeders which was conducted for 2 years viz., 2019-20 and 2020-21 at Forage Station, Punjab Agriculrural University, Ludhiana. Result: The experiment was conducted to know the seed set percent in oat cultivars. Since the oat flower is fragile compared other cereals and it is easily harmed during the emasculation and pollination process. The seed set percent observed was only 12 and 10 percent in the year 2019-20 and 2020-21, respectively.
Response of Summer Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) wilczek] to Foliar Potash Fertilization under Different Moisture Regimes
Authors: Shivashankar K. , Singh Adesh , Singh Sanjeev
Published: December 2021

Background: Scheduling of irrigation is the major factor in producing higher yields of summer crops. Water stress during the sensitive stages will cause significant reduction in yield. Potassium (K+) is reported as an important element in reducing the ill effects of crop water stress. Foliar application of potassium increases the drought tolerance in mungbean. Keeping this in view, a field experiment was conducted to study the response of summer mungbean to foliar potassic fertilization under different moisture regimes during 2018 at SVPUAT, Meerut (U.P). Methods: It included 12 treatment combinations comprised of 2 irrigation schedules (0.6 and 0.4 IW/CPE ratio) and 6 foliar potassium treatments (1% spray of K through KNO3 and/or KCl at flowering, flowering and pod development stage including control), replicated thrice and were tested under a split-plot design. Result: The results indicated that, the growth parameters, yield and yield attributes of mungbean were significantly higher under 0.6 IW/CPE ratio as compared to 0.4. The gross returns, net returns and B:C ratio were also found highest with 0.6 IW/CPE ratio. Among the foliar application of potassium treatments, the growth attributes, yield and yield attributes were significantly increased by foliar application of 1% K through KNO3/KCl at flowering and pod development stage. The foliar application of 1% K through KNO3 at flowering and pod development stage fetched significantly higher gross returns, net returns and B:C ratio, but remained on par with dual spray of 1% K through KCl. The interaction effect between irrigation regimes and potassium foliar levels was non-significant for most of the parameters.
Pengaruh Inflasi terhadap Harga Saham PT. Bukit Asam Tbk Periode 2015-2018
Authors: Riani Repita , Panorama Maya , Maulana Candra Zaki
Published: December 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis pengaruh inflasi pada harga saham PT. Bukit Asam Tbk. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan yang terdaftar di Indeks Saham Syariah Indonesia, dengan teknik purposive sampling yang dipilih adalah PT. Bukit Asam Tbk. Metode analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi berganda yang meliputi analisis statistik deskriptif, Uji T dan Uji F. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa secara parsial inflasi berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap harga saham di PT. Bukit Asam Tbk, sedangkan secara simultan inflasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap harga saham PT. Bukit Asam Tbk.
Community/Social Action Groupwork in Indigenous and Rural Communities Zimbabwe Summer 2019
Authors: Johnson Paul
Published: December 2021

In June 2018, I was fortunate enough to attend and present at the IASWG Symposium at Kruger National Park in South Africa. It was a truly amazing experience. However, in July of 2019  I was once again able to return to the  African continent. This time to visit Zimbabwe. For the past four years, my friend and School Principal Chris Labbe,  had been visiting and working with the  IMVELO organization to raise funds for the following three schools:  Ngamo Primary School, Mlevu Primary School and St Joseph’s Primary School.These three schools are located in the indigenous and rural rural villages of Hwanga  National Park.  During the course of the visits to these three Schools, my wife Peg McGovern and I were able to observe the incredible work that was being done between IMVELO and the local communities. The overarching theme of the IASWG 2018 symposium had been “Groupwork in Communities.” On my visit to Hwanga,  I witnessed the impact  of Groupwork in these indigenous and rural communities. On my return home, I reviewed the Groupwork literature, and it reinforced what I observed and encountered  in Zimbabwe.  The wonderful sense of community, sustainability, cooperation, integration of programs, social action and empowerment. It truly was an amazing experience and a trip of a lifetime.
Complete Transection of the Cystic Duct and Artery after Blunt Trauma: A Case Report
Authors: Cho Sung Hoon , Lim Kyoung Hoon
Published: December 2021

Extrahepatic biliary tract and gallbladder injuries following blunt abdominal trauma are uncommon. Traumatic cystic duct transection is even rarer, which has frequently caused missed diagnosis and delayed treatment. An 18-year-old female patient with no past medical history was transferred to the Trauma Center of Kyungpook National University Hospital after falling from a height of approximately 20 meters. She became hemodynamically stable after initial resuscitation, and initial contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography (CT) showed right kidney traumatic infarction and multiple intrahepatic contusions with minimal fluid collection but no extravasation of the contrast. She was admitted to the intensive care unit. On the second day of hospitalization, her abdomen became distended, with follow-up CT showing a large collection of intra-abdominal fluid. Laparoscopic exploration was then performed, which revealed devascularization of the gallbladder with complete transection of the cystic duct and artery. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed, as well as primary closure of the cystic duct orifice on the common bile duct using a 4-0 Prolene suture. After surgery, no clinical evidence of biliary leakage or common bile duct stricture was observed.
Predictability of concrete damage level by non-destructive test methods
Authors: Akça Boğaçhan , Keskin Süleyman Bahadır , Göçügenci Aysu
Published: December 2021

Non-destructive methods have many advantages over traditional test methods, especially since it does not damage the specimen, it can be used multiple times on the same specimen. These advantages also provide a great benefit in terms of following the property development in concrete as the same specimens are used which eliminates the variations related to the specimens. In this study, it is aimed to determine the damaged amount of concrete produced with different binders by electrical bulk resistivity, resonance frequency, and ultrasonic pulse velocity methods. Firstly, concretes containing different binders were produced, and along with the mechanical properties, ultrasonic wave velocity, resonance frequency, and electrical resistivity values of the produced concrete were determined at the 7, 28, and 90 days. Besides, the specimens were subjected to gradually increase compressive loads and non-destructive methods were used to estimate the extent of damage on specimens. It was attempted to establish a relationship between the damage on concrete specimens and the results obtained by non-destructive methods. Consequently, the compressive strength, electrical resistivity, ultrasonic pulse velocity and resonance frequency values of all specimens increased with the advancing age. It was concluded that the resonant frequency method is more successful than other methods in estimating the amount of damage in concrete.
Effect of pruning and mechanical fruit thinning on crop load and berry and wine composition of Tempranillo in Texas
Authors: Helwi Pierre , Scheiner Justin , Botezatu Andreea , Essary Aaron , Hillin Daniel
Published: December 2021

Tempranillo is the second most planted variety in Texas. However, over-cropping can be an issue. Crop load can be managed by pruning and mechanical fruit thinning. Mechanizing fruit thinning provides three benefits: yield reduction, berry thinning to decrease cluster compactness and reduce fungal disease and lower production costs than fruit thinning by hand (Tardaguila et al., 2008). In this study, crop load was manipulated by pruning and mechanical fruit thinning and its effect was determined on berry and wine quality.
SEMIGRUP REGULER DAN SIFAT-SIFATNYA
Authors: Istikaanah Najmah , Wardayani Ari , Renny Renny , Nurahmadhani Ambar Sari , Sb. Agustini Tripena Br.
Published: December 2021

This article discusses some properties of regular semigroups. These properties are especially concerned with the relation of the regular semigroups  to ideals, subsemigroups, groups, idempoten semigroups and invers semigroups. In addition,  this paper also discusses the Cartesian product of two regular semigroups.

 

Keywords:ideal, idempoten semigroup, inverse semigroup, regular semigroup, subsemigroup.
Authors: Hidhayana Nurul , Suhardianto Novrys
Published: December 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis hubungan antara CEO overconfidence dengan penghindaran pajak. Penelitian ini menggunakan overinvestment untuk mengukur tingkat overconfidence seorang CEO perusahaan. Adapun penghindaran pajak diukur dengan Effective Tax Ratio (ETR).  Penelitian ini menggunakan 567 observasi dari perusahaan nonkeuangan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) periode 2014-2018 dan menggunakan software STATA 14.0 untuk menganalisis data. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa CEO overconfidence memiliki hubungan positif dengan penghindaran pajak. Perusahaan yang memiliki CEO overconfidence cenderung terlibat dalam mengatur pajak perusahaan yang mengarah pada aktivitas penghindaran pajak. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini berhasil membuktikan bahwa semakin overconfidence seorang CEO maka semakin agresif penghindaran pajak yang dilakukan.
Does the Apple Fall Far from the Tree?
Authors: Boneta Željko , Mrakovčić Marko
Published: December 2021

The paper presents the results of a survey that assessed the impact of informal and formal agents of the political socialization (PS) process on a sample of students enrolled at the University of Rijeka (N = 635). The correlation between the participants' ideological self-identification (PIS) and the assessed ideological orientation of their parents (PIO) was analyzed. Students believe that no agent of socialization has even moderately inﬂuenced the formation of their political views and assess the weakest inﬂuence of the formal PS agent – teachers in primary and secondary schools. The participants believe that parents have inﬂuenced their political attitudes more than other agents, but assess this inﬂuence on average as weak, regardless of whether they place their parents in the same or diﬀerent positions on the ideological orientation (IO) scale. Left- and right-oriented participants admit a somewhat stronger inﬂuence of their parents' informal PS than those who rank themselves in the center. Statistically significant correlations between PIS and the perceived PIO were obtained. A small share of participants does not perceive a similarity between their own and their parents' IO and there is a negligible share of those who place their parents in diametrically opposed positions on the scale. The participants who have a greater interest in politics and those from a more politically stimulating environment are more inclined to move away from the political center and their parents' IO. Concordance between family IOs increases with the perception of better relationships with parents.
DEM simulation of cyclic tests on an offshore screw pile for floating wind
Authors:   University of Dundee, Wang Wei , Brown Michael ,   University of Dundee, Ciantia Matteo ,   University of Dundee, Sharif Yaseen ,   University of Dundee
Published: December 2021

Screw piles need to be upscaled for offshore use e.g. being an alternative foundation and anchor form for offshore floating wind turbines, although the high demand of vertical installation forces could prevent its application if conventional pitch-matched installation is used. Recent studies, using numerical and centrifuge physical tests, indicated that the vertical installation force can be reduced by adopting over-flighting which also improved axial uplift capacity of the screw pile. The current study extends the scope to axial cyclic performance with respect to the installation approach. Using quasi-static discrete element method (DEM) simulation it was found that the over-flighted screw pile showed a lower displacement accumulation rate, compared to a pitch-matched installed pile, in terms of load-controlled cyclic tests. Sensitivity analysis of the setup of the cyclic loading servo shows the maximum velocity during the tests should be limited to avoid significant exaggeration of the pile displacement accumulation but this may lead to very high run durations.
Development of a macro-element model for rockfall steel wires using
Authors:   University of Dundee, Previtali Marco , Ciantia Matteo ,   University of Dundee, Spadea Saverio ,   University of Dundee, Castellanza Riccardo ,   University of Milano-Bicocca, Crosta Giovanni ,   University of Milano-Bicocca
Published: December 2021

This paper aims to present a few aspects of the development of a plastic-hardening macro-element model for steel wires in flexible protection systems. First, the material behaviour is obtained using uniaxial tensile tests. Successively, the evolution of the elastic and plastic domain is obtained using a combination of physical tests, analytical models, and numerical simulations. Finally, the results obtained with the macro-element model are compared to those obtained using other approaches found in literature.
Direct observation of particle kinematics in biaxial shearing test
Authors:   Yokohama National University, Ali Usman , Kikumoto Mamoru ,   Yokohama National University, Ciantia Matteo ,   University of Dundee, Cui Ying ,   Yokohama National University
Published: December 2021

Biaxial shearing tests on dual-sized, 2d particle assemblies are conducted at several confining pressures. The effect of particle angularity, an important mesoscale shape descriptor, is investigated at the macro and micro levels. Macroscopically, it is observed that assemblies composed of angular particles exhibit higher strengths and dilations. The difference observed in bulk behavior due to particle angularity can be explained reasonably by considering particle-level mechanisms. A novel 2D image analysis technique is employed to estimate particle kinematics. Particle rotation results to be a key mechanism strongly influenced by particle shape determining the overall granular behavior. Unlike circular particles, angular ones are more resistant to rotations due to stronger interlocking and consequently exhibit higher strengths.
Micromechanical study of potential scale effects in small-scale modelling of sinker tree roots
Authors:   University of Dundee, Zhang Xingyu , Ciantia Matteo ,   University of Dundee, Knappett Jonathan ,   University of Dundee, Leung Anthony ,   Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Published: December 2021

When testing an 1:N geotechnical structure in the centrifuge, it is desirable to choose a large scale factor (N) that can fit the small-scale model in a model container and avoid unwanted boundary effects, however, this in turn may cause scale effects when the structure is overscaled. This is more significant when it comes to small-scale modelling of sinker root-soil interaction, where root-particle size ratio is much lower. In this study the Distinct Element Method (DEM) is used to investigate this problem. The sinker root of a model root system under axial loading was analysed, with both upward and downward behaviour compared with the Finite Element Method (FEM), where the soil is modelled as a continuum in which case particle-size effects are not taken into consideration. Based on the scaling law, with the same prototype scale and particle size distribution, different scale factors/g-levels were applied to quantify effects of the ratio of root diameter (𝑑𝑟) to mean particle size (𝐷50) on the root rootsoil interaction.
Relation between Dental Hygienists’ Participation in Continuing Education and License Registration Awareness
Authors: Lee Hye-Young , Song Keun-Bae , Kim Keon-Yeop , Choi Youn-Hee
Published: December 2021

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify the relevant factors between the completion of continuing education that is required for license registration and license registration awareness.Methods: The data were conducted an online questionnaire survey on 330 dental hygienists working in dental clinic in Daegu. Data were analyzed using frequency, logistic regression, multiple regression with the SPSS 25.0 program.Results: It was revealed that 83.4% of the subjects of this study completed continuing education. The variables that were statistically significant in multivariate analysis with license registration awareness as a dependent variable were marital status, education level, number of dental hygienists, main duty, annual, monthly leave, route of information, and experience of getting official documents. Finally, when continuing education was completed, license registration awareness was found to have a positive correlation compared to those who did not complete continuing education (p< 0.001).Conclusions: The role and responsibility of the Korean Dental Hygienists Association is more important for practical alternatives and improvements leading to license registration by increasing the completion of continuing education and license registration awareness.
The Association between Changes in Physical Activity and Its Related Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic-Based on the Data from 2020 Community Health Survey in Daegu
Authors: Jin Soo-Hee , Kim Keon-Yeop
Published: December 2021

Objectives: We investigated relation between changes in physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic and its related factors in Daegu Metropolitan City.Methods: 6,910 subjects were selected from 2020 Community Health Survey in Daegu. We analyzed the relation of changes in physical activity and general characteristics, health behavior, health status, health anxiety, mental health, chronic disease.Results: 49.7% of the total survey subjects, 47.8% of hypertensive patients, 46.7% of diabetic, and 54.3% of obesity patient showed a decrease in physical activity during the COVID-19 outbreak. Results by multiple logistic regression analysis, in female (odds ratio, OR = 1.37; 95% confidence interval, CI = 1.18-1.59), 19-29y (OR = 1.49; 95% CI = 1.18-1.88), 30s (OR = 1.52; 95% CI = 1.18-1.96), 40s (OR = 1.55; 95% CI = 1.20-2.00), residents in the urban area (OR = 1.41; 95% CI = 1.18-1.69), non-practice of moderate to vigorous physical activity (OR = 1.49; 95% CI = 1.26-1.76), high health anxiety from COVID-19 infection (OR = 1.41; 95% CI = 1.21-1.65), perceived depression (OR = 1.90; 95% CI = 1.50-2.40), and obesity (OR = 1.23; 95% CI = 1.07-1.41) more decreased than before COVID-19 pandemic in physical activity.Conclusions: The prolonged reduction in physical activity due to COVID-19 may increase the burden of disease on infectious and chronic diseases. Therefore, a public health intervention is essential to increase physical activity for the group with a high decrease in physical activity and then interventions are needed involving the entire population.
Cross-sectional Associations between Lifestyle Factors and Obesity among Students in a University at Gyeonggi Province
Authors: Jeong Jin Hee , Park Hye-Ja
Published: December 2021

Objectives: This study examined the associations between lifestyle factors and obesity among university students.Methods: In this cross-sectional correlational study, 671 students completed measures of lifestyle factors (dietary habit, exercise, smoking, and alcohol drinking), health concern, academic stress, and anthropometric indices. Obesity was classified by body mass index (BMI) and abdominal circumference (AC). The data were analyzed with χ2 test, Mann-Whitney U test and logistic regression.Results: The frequencies of obesity and abdominal obesity were higher in male students than in female students (17.6% vs. 3.4% by BMI, 18.9% vs. 5.9% by AC). Abdominal obesity in students with diabetic parent was higher (16.8%) than in students without diabetic family history (9.2%). Obesity of BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 associated with breakfast absence of 5-7 times/week (odds ratio, OR: 1.98, 95% confidence interval, CI: 1.05-3.71). Abdominal obesity associated with instant foods intake of 5-7 times/week (OR: 2.65, 95% CI: 1.14-6.17), fast foods intake of 3-4 times/week (OR: 2.87, 95% CI: 1.48-5.56), snacks of 3-4 times/wk (OR: 2.15, 95% CI: 1.15-4.00), and consumed alcohol of ≥ 1 glass a day (OR: 2.11, 95% CI: 1.19-3.73).Conclusions: Breakfast absence is associated with obesity. Instant foods, fast foods, snacks, and alcohol consumption are the associated factors with abdominal obesity among university students.
Depression, Self-efficacy and Health Promotion Behaviors of Health University College Students
Authors: Kim Kyung Hee
Published: December 2021

Objectives: The Purpose of this study is to find out the relationship among depression, self-efficacy, and health promotion behaviors of health college students and to develop programs and mediate strategies to improve desirable health promotion behaviors.Methods: This descriptive study examined the correlation between the depression, self-efficacy, and health promotion behaviors of health college students located in Daegu Metropolitan City participated in the study from October to December. The collected data were analyzed using IBM SPSS 25.0. The general characteristics of the subjects were presented in frequency and percentage, and depression, self-efficacy and health promotion behaviors were presented in average and standard deviation. The results of this study were as follows: First, the correlation between depression, self-efficacy and health promotion behavior was analyzed by t-test and ANOVA. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to identify the effects of general characteristics, depression, and self-efficacy on health promotion behaviors.Results: The depression of health college students was 14.94 ± 11.51, the total score of self-efficacy was 74.60 ± 12.92, and the health promotion behavior was 74.85 ± 18.62. As a result of analyzing the correlation between depression, self-efficacy and health promotion behavior, depression had a statistically significant negative correlation with health promotion behavior, and self-efficacy and health promotion behavior had a statistically significant positive correlation. The factors that depression and self-efficacy have influence on health promotion behavior were gender, depression (-0.15, p= 0.048), and self-efficacy (0.59, p< 0.001).Conclusions: The depression, self-efficacy, and health promotion behaviors of health college students were found to be correlated; development of health promotion programs to improve desirable health promotion behaviors is required.
Production Behavior in Sharia Economy: in the Perspective of Maqashidi Interpretation
Authors: Atabik Ahmad
Published: December 2021

In the perspective of sharia economy, production activities are linked to humans and their participation in economic activities. The problem is, then, how the Qur'an views production behavior as processing resources into outputs in order to increase public interests (maslahah) for humankind. This paper focuses on the study on how to picture the concept of production behavior in sharia economy, as understood through the contemporary commentary approach called maqashidi interpretation. This study is a literature research based on a review of texts related to economic recession with a focus on maqashidi interpretation. According to the results of this study, several terms are used to refer to the term 'production' in the Quran, such as 'amal, sina'ah, and other terms mentioned in the verses of the Quran in general. Maqashidi interpretation on production behavior seeks to comprehend the verses referring to production based on public interest values for those working, creating, and manufacturing products. In relation to the maqasid verses of the Quran, production behavior leads to human needs which encompass five preservations, such as preserving religion (hifz al-din), soul (hifz al-nafs), minds and creativity (hifz al-'aql), property and materials (hifz al-mal), and continuity of heredity (hifz al-nasl), all of which aim to benefit Muslims.
Analysis of Integration of the Indonesian Sharia Stock Index with Developing Countries
Authors: Budiandru Budiandru , Nuryadin Deni , Pratama Muhammad Dika
Published: December 2021

Globalization is rapidly causing an integration of economic and financial systems worldwide, resulting in shocks to the Islamic stock index and reducing the benefits of diversification for investors. Therefore, this study analyzes the integration, influence, response, and contribution of shocks to each developing country’s Islamic stock index. Specifically, analyzing the effect of developing country sharia stock index shocks on Indonesia's sharia stock index. The study uses monthly time series data for 2011-2021 with samples from Indonesia, Turkey, Malaysia, Pakistan, Kuwait, and India using the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) method. The results showed cointegration or a long-term relationship in the developing countries’ sharia stock index. The Malaysian Islamic Stock Index and the Indian Islamic Stock Index influence the Indonesian Islamic Stock Index. Furthermore, the Indonesian Islamic Stock Index stabilized the fastest in response to the Turkish Islamic Stock Index shocks. However, the Malaysian Islamic Stock Index shock contributes the most to the Indonesian Islamic Stock Index. Developing countries could improve the infrastructure of the Islamic stock index and policy reforms. This would minimize the impact of international stock index shocks and accelerate integration. Investors should consider the dominant economic strength, geographical factors, and trade relations in determining portfolio diversification in global economic conditions.

 
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MORTALITY RATES FROM INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN THE REPUBLIC OF BASHKORTOSTAN IN 2015 AND 2019
Authors:   Bashkir State Medical University, Ufa, Russia, Latypov A.B. , Sharafutdinov M.A. ,   Bashkir State Medical University, Ufa, Russia, Mukhamadeeva O.R. ,   Bashkir State Medical University, Ufa, Russia, Enikeeva D.R. ,   Bashkir State Medical University, Ufa, Russia, Sharafutdinova N.Kh. ,   Bashkir State Medical University, Ufa, Russia
Published: December 2021

Significance. Increasing life expectancy at birth as a result of the reduced mortality, in particular, among children and people of working age, is one of the main objectives of demographic policy. In this regard, the analysis of mortality rates, in particular from infectious diseases, is a current direction of scientific research. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the level, structure and dynamics in mortality from infectious diseases in the Republic of Bashkortostan in 2015 and 2019. Material and methods. Data of the statistical form C-51 «Distribution of deaths from infectious diseases by gender, age and causes of death» in the Republic of Bashkortostan for 2015 and 2019 have been analyzed. Results. In working ages, the main cause of death from infectious diseases is HIV infection with the mortality rates adding up to 19.4 per 100 000 population in 2015, and 27.5 – in 2019. ( a 41.8% increase). The mortality rates from tuberculosis decreased by 45.9% – from 10.9 per 100 000 population to 5.9. Among children, sepsis accounts for the highest mortality rates - 5.5 and 2.3 per 100 000 children aged 0-17, respectively. Conclusion. Mortality from infectious diseases in the Republic of Bashkortostan in 2019 compared to 2015 decreased by 2.2% from 22.7 to 22.2 per 100 000 population; in the structure of death causes HIV infection accounted for 51.0% and 70.8%, respectively.
Salud bucal pediátrica: sugerencias básicas durante y después de la emergencia sanitaria COVID-19 en el hogar y la clínica
Authors: Perona-Miguel de Priego Guido Alberto , Mungi-Castañeda Sabina
Published: December 2021

En todos los campos de la vida humana, la pandemia ha impuesto cambios de adaptación a las profesiones para evitar la propagación de la enfermedad. En la atención odontológica se tuvo que adaptar las consultas por teleodontología y consulta de urgencias. El propósito de este trabajo es describir procedimientos prácticos para el cuidado y el tratamiento de la salud bucal pediátrica de prevención, y el manejo de los procedimientos dentales en el hogar y la clínica durante la pandemia de COVID-19.
Latest Development in Physics-Based Modeling of Coiled Tubing Plasticity and Fatigue
Authors: Liu Zhanke , Tipton Steven , Sukumar Dinesh
Published: December 2021

Coiled tubing (CT) integrity is critical for well intervention operations in the field. To monitor and manage tubing integrity, the industry has developed a number of computer models over the past decades. Among them, low-cycle fatigue (LCF) modeling plays a paramount role in safeguarding tubing integrity. LCF modeling of CT strings dates back to the 1980s. Recently, novel algorithms have contributed to developments in physics-based modeling of tubing fatigue and plasticity. When CT trips into and out of the well, it goes through bending/straightening cycles under high differential pressure. Such tough conditions lead to low- or ultralow-cycle fatigue, limiting CT useful life. The model proposed in this study is derived from a previous one and is based on rigorously derived material parameters to compute the evolution of state variables from a wide range of loading conditions. Through newly formulated plasticity and strain parameters, a physics-based damage model predicts CT fatigue life, along with diametral growth and wall thinning. The revised modeling approach gives results for CT damage accumulation, diametral growth, and wall thinning under realistic field conditions, with experimental validation. For 20 different CT alloys, it was observed that the model improved in accuracy overall by approximately 18.8% and consistency by 14.0%, for constant pressure data sets of more than 4,500 data points. The modeling results provide insights into the nonlinear nature of fatigue damage accumulation. This study allowed developing recommendations to guide future analytical modeling and experimental investigations, summarize theoretical findings in physics-based LCF modeling, and provide practical guidelines for CT string management in the field. The study provides a fundamental understanding of CT LCF and introduces novel algorithms in plasticity and damage.
A Matched Case-Control Study of Beans Intake And Breast Cancer Risk in Urbanized Nigerian Women.
Authors: Bigman Galya , Adebamowo Sally , Yaw King-David Terna , Yilkudi Monday , Olaomi Oluwole , Badejo Olawale , Famooto Ayo , Ezeome Emmanuel , Salu lliya Karmiliyus , Miner Elijah , Anosike Ikrchukwu , Achusi Benjamin , Adebamowo Clement
Published: December 2021

Purpose. Beans intake has been associated with reduced risk of breast cancer (BRCA), however; only few studies considered molecular subtypes status and none in African women. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the associations between dietary intake of beans and BRCA including its subtypes in Nigerian women.Methods. Overall, 472 newly diagnosed patients with primary invasive BRCA were age-matched (±5 years) with 472 controls from the Nigerian Integrative Epidemiology of Breast Cancer (NIBBLE) Study from 01/2014-07/2016. We collected dietary intake of beans using a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Beans intake was categorized into three levels of never (never in the past year), low (≤1 portion/week) and high intake (>1 portions/week). We used conditional and unconditional logistic regression models to estimate the Odds Ratio (OR) of beans intake and the risk of overall BRCA and by its molecular subtypes.Results. The mean (SD) age of cases was 44.4(10.0) and of controls was 43.5(9.5) years. In the case group, more than half (51.1%) has never consumed beans alone in the past year compared to 39.0% in the control group. In multivariable models, we found significant inverse associations between beans intake and overall BRCA risk (OR=0.57; 95%CI: 0.38-0.85), hormone receptor-positive BRCA (OR=0.45, 95%CI: 0.23-0.90) and triple-negative BRCA (OR=0.47 95%CI: 0.25-0.88). Conclusion. Dietary intake of beans of more than one portions a week is associated with reduced risk of BRCA in African women and it may play a significant role in reducing the incidence of BRCA particularly of the more aggressive triple-negative subtype, which is more prevalent in SSA.
Usefulness of Automated Image Analysis for Recognition of the Fragile X Syndrome Gestalt in Congolese Subjects
Authors: Lubala Toni Kasole , Kayembe-Kitenge Tony , Mubungu Gerrye , Lumaka Aimé , Kanteng Gray , Savage Sarah , Luboya Oscar , Hagerman Randi , Devriendt Koenraad , Lukusa-Tshilobo Prosper
Published: December 2021

Background
Computer-aided software such as the facial image diagnostic aid (FIDA) and Face2Gene has been developed to perform pattern recognition of facial features with promising clinical results. The aim of this study was to test Face2Gene's recognition performance on Bantu Congolese subjects with Fragile X syndrome (FXS) as compared to Congolese subjects with intellectual disability but without FXS (non-FXS).
Method
Frontal facial photograph from 156 participants (14 patients with FXS and 142 controls) were uploaded. Automated face analysis was conducted by using the technology used in proprietary software tools called Face2Gene CLINIC and Face2Gene RESEARCH (version 17.6.2). To estimate the statistical power of the Face2Gene technology in distinguishing affected individuals from controls, a cross validation scheme was used.
Results
The similarity seen in the upper facial region (of males and females) is greater than the similarity seen in other parts of the face. Binary comparison of FXS subjects versus subjects with ID negative for Fragile X syndrome and FXS subjects versus subjects with Down syndrome reveal an area under the curve values of 0.955 (p=0.002) and 0.986 (p=0.003).
Conclusion
The Face2Gene algorithm is separating well between FXS and Non-FXS subjects.
Klebseilla Oxytoca; An Efficient Pyrene-Degrading Bacterial Strain Isolated from Petroleum Contaminated Soil
Authors: Alfaify Abdulkhaleg M. , Mir Mushtaq Ahmad , Alrumman Sulaiman A.
Published: December 2021

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are the hazardous xenobiotic agents of oil production. One of the methods to eliminate hazardous compounds is bioremediation, which is the most efficient and cost-effective method to eliminate the harmful byproducts of crude petroleum processing. In this study, five pure bacterial isolates were isolated from petroleum-contaminated soil, four of which showed a robust growth on pyrene as a sole carbon source. Various methods viz mass spectroscopy, biochemical assays, and 16s RNA sequencing employed to identify the isolates ascertained the consistent identification of Klebsiella oxytoca by all three methods. Scanning electron microscopy and Gram staining further demonstrated the characterization of the K. oxytoca. High-performance liquid chromatography of the culture supernatant of K. oxytoca grown in pyrene containing media showed that the cells started utilizing pyrene from the 6th day onwards and by the 14th day of growth 3/4th of the pyrene was completely degraded. Genome search for the genes predicted to be involved in pyrene degradation using Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) confirmed their presence in the genome of K. oxytoca. These results suggest that K. oxtoca would be a suitable candidate for removing soil aromatic hydrocarbons.
Turbulent Kinetic Energy of Flow During Inhale and Exhale to Characterize the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patient
Authors: Faizal W. M. , Ghazali N. N.N , Khor C. Y. , Zainon M. Z. , Ibrahim Norliza Binti , Razif Roziana Mohd
Published: December 2021

This paper aims to investigate and present the numerical investigation of airflow characteristics using Turbulent Kinetic Energy (TKE) to characterize the upper airway with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) under inhale and exhale breathing conditions. The importance of TKE under both breathing conditions can show an accurate method in expressing the severity of flow in sleep disorder. Computational fluid dynamics are used to simulate the upper airway's airflow via steady-state Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) with k–ω shear stress transport (SST) turbulence model. The three-dimensional (3D) airway model is created based on the CT scan images of an actual patient, meshed with 1.29 million elements using Materialise Interactive Medical Image Control System (MIMICS) and ANSYS software, respectively. Both high TKE and Rev were noticed around the region after the necking (smaller cross-sectional area) during the inhale and exhale breathing. The turbulent kinetic energy could be used as a valuable measure to identify the severity of OSA. This study is expected to provide a better understanding and clear visualization of the airflow characteristics during the inhale and exhale breathing in the upper airway of patients for the medical practitioners in the OSA research field.