bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Joining forces with the Founder of the Wikipedia Library
Authors:   OA.Works
Published: September 2023

It’s a big day for us, Jake Orlowitz is joining the project to help us grow awareness and usage of our tools while deepening our relationship with the library community.A photo of Jake speaking at IFLA.
Alteration In Kidney Biomarkers After Inhalation Exposure of Transfluthrin Based Liquid Mosquito Repellent In Rattus norvegicus (Berkenhout)
Authors:   1Department of Zoology, Agra College, Agra Affiliated to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Biswas Shekhar , Gupta Vishwakant ,   1Department of Zoology, Agra College, Agra Affiliated to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Singh Anand Pratap ,   1Department of Zoology, Agra College, Agra Affiliated to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Sagar Prem ,   2Department of Zoology, Government PG College, Jalesar,  Affiliated to RMPSU Aligarah, Uttar Pradesh, India
Published: September 2023

The use of liquid mosquito repellent is one of the most significant and persistent sources of indoor air pollution in houses. Human deals with the world's deadliest vector-borne disease, malaria, as well as the fastest-growing vector disease in the world right now, dengue, which is also spread by mosquitoes. Insect-borne diseases are a major public health concern. Transfluthrin, d-allethrin, bioallethrin, dimefluthrin, pralethrin, dphenothrin, cypenothrin, or esbiothrin are some of the more common insecticides contained in mosquito repellents. All of them are pyrethroid derivatives. After 7, 15, 30, 45 and 60 days of exposure to liquid insect repellent in the treated group as compared to the control group, Rattus norvegicus (Berkenhout) showed substantial increases in kidney biomarkers Urea, Creatinine, Uric acid and Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN). The current study shows that different kidney biomarkers are adversely affected by liquid mosquito repellent. The main component of this repellent is lethal and dangerous for both people and the environment. Keywords : Repellent, Insecticides, Transfluthrin, Pyrethroid
Hemorragia Digestiva Superior No Variceal
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Chinkovsky Ríos Tatiana , Jaramillo Molina Mariana ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Vélez Vélez Valeria ,   Universidad de Antioquia
Published: September 2023

Paciente masculino de 60 años con antecedente de enfermedad coronaria isquémica, para lo cual toma asa ácido acetilsalicílico (ASA) y osteoartrosis de rodilla izquierda con automedicación de ibuprofeno de 400 mg cada 8 horas desde hace un mes. Ingresa al servicio de urgencias por un cuadro clínico de 12 horas de evolución consistente en 2 episodios de hematemesis y 3 episodios de deposiciones melénicas, abundantes.
The Contractility of Isolated Rat Atrial Tissue during Hypoxia is Better Preserved in a High- or Zero-Glucose Environment than in a Normal Glucose Environment
Authors:   Department of Cardiothoracic, Anesthesia, Linköping Heart Center, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden, Szabó Zoltán , Katkits Kristofer , Gabro George , Andersson Rolf GG ,   Department of Pharmacology, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden
Published: September 2023

Aim: Hyperglycemia is known to be associated with an increase in mortality in myocardial infarction and intensive care patients despite the fact that glucose metabolism plays a central role in myocardial protection. We studied the effect of different glucose levels (22 Mm L-1; 5.5 mM L-1; and 0 mM L-1) on the contractile reserve of isolated rat atrial myocardium during and after hypoxia. Methods: We observed the contraction ofisolated rat atrium strips caused by electrical-field stimulation in a modified Krebs-Henseleit Buffer (KHB) organ bath oxygenated with 95% O2 + 5% CO2 at 37°C. We applied two periods of hypoxia and two periods of reoxygenation. Three glucose concentrations were used in the buffer to study the effect of glucose (high- n=6; normal- n=7; and zero-glucose n=6). The effect of isoproterenol 1 µM L-1 was tested during the second ischemic period. Results: The main finding was that both a zero-glucose (27.8 ± 5.9 vs. 14.7 ± 3 % of baseline tension) and a high-glucose environment (38.5 ± 14 vs. 14.7 ± 3 % of baseline tension) had a positive effect in terms of better contractility than the normal-glucose buffer during both the first (p=0.00062) and the second ischemic period (31.2 ± 5.9 % zero-glucose vs 14.7 ± 4.2 normal-glucose vs. 35.3 ± 15.9% high-glucose p=0.0038). Conclusion: Both zero-glucose and high-glucose environments resulted in a better contractile reserve in isolated rat atrial myocardium during hypoxia than in a normal one. The exact clinical relevance of this observation is, at present, unclear.
The Relationship between Exercise Intensity and Lactate Concentration on the Skin Surface
Authors:   Department of Material Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Japan, Ohkuwa Tetsuo , Yamazaki Yoshihiko ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Japan, Tsuda Takao ,   Pico-Device Co., Ltd., Offices, Incubation Center, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Japan, Tsukamoto Kazuhiko , Yamai Kazuaki , Itoh Hiroshi
Published: September 2023

We examined the relationship between skin surface lactate concentration on working muscle and heart rate during continuous graded cycling exercise. Sixteen healthy male volunteers participated in this study. A plastic container with 100 μl 1% ethanol was put on the skin surface on the belly of rectus femoris muscle. The workloads were 300, 600, 900 and 1080 (or 990) kpm/min, and each stage was 5 min in duration. Sample collections were performed at rest, during exercise, and recovery. The lactate concentration during exercise significantly increased compared to the basal level (p<0.05 or p<0.001). Skin surface lactate concentration was found to correlate significantly with heart rate at the exercise intensity of 360 kpm/min (r=-0.52, p<0.05), 720 kpm/min (r=-0.74, p<0.01) and 900 kpm (r=-0.53, p<0.05). This study confirmed that 1) the increase in lactate concentration on the skin surface on working muscle is associated with increase in exercise intensity (heart rate), and 2) the skin surface lactate concentration on the working muscle can be used as a parameter of exercise intensity in each subject.
Comparison of the Vertical and the Highest Point of Shoulder Methods in Brachial Plexus Block
Authors:   Department of Anasthesia, Vakif Gureba Education and Teaching Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, Basaranoglu Gokcen , Kiritoglu S , Comlekci M , Suren M , Erkalp K , Teker G , Saidoglu L
Published: September 2023

Background and Aim: Brachial plexus block by the highest point of the shoulder method may decrease the rate of complication in comparing with the vertical method because the needle is more lateral in the former. We aimed to investigate the highest point of the shoulder block technique against the vertical infraclavicular plexus method regarding the success rates and complications. Patients and Methods: Thirty patients with ASA I-III undergoing elective surgery were included in this study. Patients were divided into two groups, randomly. Group 1 was the highest point of the shoulder method (n of 15), and goup 2 was the vertical approach technique (n of 15). The extensor motor response of hand, wrist and elbow (The target nerves in the operation area: n. medianus, n. ulnaris, n. radialis and n. musculocutanaeus) was obtained by neurostimulation technique. Then, 30 ml bupivacaine (0.5%) was used for the initial block. Spread of analgesia and sensory and motor blocks were evaluated every 5 minutes by an anesthesiologist who was blind to the block techniques. Statistical Analysis: T-test and Mann-Whitney U test were used. Results: Successful block was achieved in all patients in both groups. There was no difference among the groups for the onset of block and the duration of block (both sensory and motor), the number of attempt, and the depth of the neddle. One patient developed pneumothorax in group 2. Procedure time of the block was longer in group 2 than in group 1 (p<0.05). Conclucions: The highest point of shoulder method with a less complication rate and shorter procedure time has a comparable success rate to vertical approach technique.
Development and Validation of a New HPLC Method for the Determination of Gabapentin
Authors:   Vardhman Chemtech Ltd, Nimbua, Dera Bassi, Mohali, Punjab, India, Gujral Rajinder Singh , Haque Sk Manirul
Published: September 2023

A simple HPLC method was developed and validated for quantitation of gabapentin in pure form. The HPLC separation was achieved on a C18 5 μm Waters column (150 mm × 4.6 mm) using a mobile phase of methanol - potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate solution (20:80, v/v) containing 10% NaOH to adjust pH6.2 at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min. The UV detector was operated at 275 nm. The method was validated for specificity, linearity, precision, accuracy, robustness and limit of quantitation. The degree of linearity of the calibration curves, the percent recoveries, limit of detection and quantitation for the HPLC method were determined. The method was found to be simple, specific, precise, accurate, and reproducible.
Clinical Outcome of High Risk Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor in a Meckel’s Diverticulum
Authors:   Institute of Anatomic Pathology, S. Maria del Carmine Hospital, Piazzale S.Maria 6, 38068 Rovereto (TN), Italy, Franceschetti Ilaria , Lupattelli Luciano , Scialpi Michele ,   Department of Surgery Radiology, Odontostomatology Science, Section of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Perugia, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, S. Andrea delle Fratte, 06156 Perugia, Italy, Franzini Christian ,   Division of Surgery, Guastalla Hospital, Via Donatori di Sangue 1, 40016 Guastalla (RE), Italy, Cavaliere Antonio ,   Department of Anatomic Pathology, University of Perugia, Via Brunamonti 51, 06100 Perugia, Italy, Barberini Francesco ,   Oncological Surgical Unit, University of Perugia, Via Brunamonti 51, 06100 Perugia, Italy, Piscioli Irene ,   Department of Radiology, Budrio Hospital, Via Benni 44, 44054 Budrio (BO), Italy
Published: September 2023

We describe a seven years follow-up of a high risk gastrointestinal stromal tumor in a Meckel's diverticulum in a 68-year-old man with abdominal pain and vomiting. The patient was operated in emergency for peritonitis due to perforation of small intestine and treated with imatinib mesylate. The metastatic progression of the disease demonstrated the value of prognostic indicators (mitotic rate >10/50 high power field, necrosis and 8 cm in maximum diameter) for assessing risk of aggressive behaviour. Computed tomography was a valuable procedure for detection of local recurrence, the distant metastases and for surveillance after surgery in the follow-up. The review of the literature shows that this case has the longest follow up and consents the comparisons of the same neoplasm in other sites most frequent and better described than Meckel's diverticulum.
Relationship between NK Cell Activation and Clinical Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated with Rituximab
Authors:   Rheumatology Unit Fornaroli Hospital Magenta Italy, Via Donatore Sangue 53 Magenta Italy 20013, Italy, Lurati A. , Marrazza M. G. , Re K. A. , Scarpellini M.
Published: September 2023

Introduction: We investigated the relationship between the anti CD20 therapy and the NK cell phenotype in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Methods: patients with seropositive RA according to the ACR criteria that was refractory to conventional and anti TNF alpha agents were studied. All patients were treated with Rituximab (1.0 g at days 1 and 15). At baseline and day 30 were collected: absolute counts of B cells (CD19+), total T cells (CD3+), helper (CD3+CD4+), cytotoxic (CD3+CD8+) and NK (CD16+CD56+). As NK activation marker was used CD54bright expression. Disease activity was primarily assessed using the the Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI); in addition, we calculated the Disease Activity Score 28-joint assessment (DAS28). Results: 18 patients were enrolled (mean age ± SD 58.6 ± 2.8 years old). After the rituximab course, as expected CD19+ cells were not detectable, the cytotoxic lymphocytes and CD56+CD16+ cells downregulated (283 ± 34 and 85 ± 15 respectively), instead an up regulation of CD56+CD16+CD54bright was observed (187 ± 43) The dynamic of NK cells activation was significantly associated with clinical variables (r= 0.811, p<0.001). Conclusions: our data suggest a role of rituximab therapy in varying NK phenotype in patients with RA and show that NK cells activation correlates with clinical response.
Mycobacterium xenopi: Evidence for Increased Rate of Clinical Isolation
Authors:   Department of Pathology, Wayne State University - Medicine, Detroit , MI, USA, Bluth Martin H. , Vera Ramon , Kramer Martin ,   Department of Infection Control, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA, Razeq Jafar , Abu-Lawi Khaled I. ,   Department of Pathology, Microbiology Laboratory, Kings County Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
Published: September 2023

In light of recent reports of increased isolation of M. xenopi, we reviewed the number of M. xenopi isolates in a hospital setting over five years. A total of 133 isolates from 100 patients were reported, of these isolates, 8 were reported over the first two years, 21 isolates in the third year, 47 isolates in year four and 57 isolates in year five. The specimen sources were mainly respiratory specimens; however a few specimens were isolated from other sources. Clinical data on 12 patients with repeated isolates are presented. Patient conditions upon admission and previous medical histories are shown and compared to earlier reports. An increased awareness of the presence of this organism is necessary since the clinical presentation of patients with M. xenopi can be confused with tuberculosis.
Laser Capture Microdissection Revisited as a Tool for Transcriptomic Analysis: Application of an Excel-Based qPCR Preparation Software (PREXCEL-Q)
Authors:   Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, USA, Gallup Jack M. , Sacco Randy E. ,   National Animal Disease Center, Agricultural Research Services, United States Department of Agriculture, Ames, Iowa, USA, Sow Fatoumata B. , Ackermann Mark R. ,   Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, USA
Published: September 2023

The ability to reliably analyze cellular and molecular profiles of normal or diseased tissues is frequently complicated by the inherent heterogeneous nature of tissues. Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) is an innovative technique that allows the isolation and enrichment of pure subpopulations of cells from tissues under direct microscopic examination. Material obtained by LCM can be used for downstream assays including gene microarrays, western blotting, cDNA library generation and DNA genotyping. We describe a series of LCM protocols for cell collection, RNA extraction and qPCR gene expression analysis. Using reagents we helped develop commercially, we focus on two LCM approaches: laser cutting and laser capture. Reagent calculations have been pre-determined for 10 samples using the new PREXCEL-Q assay development and project management software. One can expect the entire procedure for laser cutting coupled to qPCR to take approximately 12.5-15 h, and laser capture coupled to qPCR to take approximately 13.5-17.5 h.
Dyslipidaemia and Intima-Media Thickness of Carotid Arteries in Thirty-Five HIV/AIDS Patients Receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Authors:   Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, Lu Hongzhou , Zhang Xuexiang , Jiang Xueyan , Shen Fang , Wang Jiangrong
Published: September 2023

Objectives: Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has being impacted significantly therapies for natural human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, which leads to a remarkable decrease in its morbidity and mortality but it is frequently associated with metabolic complications such as dyslipidaemia and cardiovascular complications. HIV reverse transcriptase (RT) inhibitors can be classified into nucleoside and non-nucleoside types. Mitochondrial dysfunction due to the depletion of mt-DNA is partly responsible for various nucleoside RT inhibitors-associated adverse effects including dyslipidaemia. Efavirenz (EFV) is metabolized primarily by cytochrome P450 2B6 (CYP2B6) and the metabolic effects of EFV have been described previously. All patients in this study received the same HAART treatment regime (Stavudine (d4T) + Lamivudine (3TC) + Efavirenz (EFV)). This study aims to assess incidences for dyslipidaemia and atherosclerosis. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted within outpatients of Shanghai Public Health Center. We selected thirty-five HIV-1 infected patients who receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy. Their mean CD4 cell count was 69.5 (±34.6) copies per micro liter before therapy. Fasting total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol values were respectively compared among patients at present and before therapy. Then the data was statistically analyzed. Twenty-two patients had the intima-media thickness (IMT) of their carotid arteries measured by Philips 5000 Color-Doppler ultrasound tests. Results: After therapy, patients achieved significant changes in levels of triglycerides (1.44 ± 0.35mmol/L Vs. 2.07 ± 0.54mmol/L) (P<0.001), total cholesterol (4.96 ± 0.46 mmol/L Vs. 6.15 ± 0.83mmol/L) (P<0.001) and LDL cholesterol (2.29 ± 0.33 Vs. 3.11 ± 0.29 mmol/L) (P<0.001). In contrast, the level of HDL cholesterol did not significantly change (1.06 ± 0.01 mmol/L Vs. 1.04 ± 0.01 mmol/L) (P>0.5). The mean IMT of twenty-two patients was (0.86 ± 0.14) mm after HAART, which is higher than the norm age-matched value of (0.7 ± 0.2) mm (P<0.05). Conclusion: These data suggest that HAART is potentially dangerous for hyperlipidaemia and maybe an increase in atherosclerosis.
Second Derivative Synchronous Fluorescence Spectroscopy for the Simultaneous Determination of Chlorzoxazone and Ibuprofen in Pharmaceutical Preparations and Biological Fluids
Authors:   Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Mansoura, Mansoura, Egypt, El-Enany N. , El-Shabrawy Y. ,   Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Science, Ajman University of Science and Technology, United Arab Emirates, Rizk M. ,   Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helwan, Cairo, Egypt, Belal F. ,   Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Mansoura, Mansoura, Egypt
Published: September 2023

A rapid, simple and highly sensitive second derivative synchronous fluorometric method has been developed for the simultaneous analysis of binary mixture of chlorzoxazone (CLZ) and ibuprofen (IP). The method is based upon measurement of the synchronous fluorescence intensity of these drugs at Dλ=60 nm in methanol. The different experimental parameters affecting the fluorescence of the two drugs were carefully studied and optimized. The fluorescence-concentration plots were rectilinear over the range of 0.2-4 mg/mL and 0.1-1.6 mg/mL for CLZ and IP, respectively with lower detection limits (LOD) of 0.028 and 8.3 × 10-3 mg/mL and quantification limits (LOQ) of 0.086 and 0.03 mg/mL for CLZ and IP, respectively. The proposed method was successfully applied for the determination of the two compounds in synthetic mixtures and in commercial capsules. The high sensitivity attained by the proposed method allowed the determination of both drugs and real human plasma samples. The mean % recoveries in real human plasma (n=3) were 87.69 ± 6.15 and 92.57 ± 4.39 for each of CLZ and IP respectively.
Investigating the Icr Effect in a Zhadin's Cell
Authors:   ISPESL-Istituto Superiore per la Prevenzione e la Sicurezza del Lavoro, Centro Ricerche di Monteporzio Catone, Roma, Italy, Giuliani L. , D'Emilia E. ,   ISPESL-Istituto Superiore per la Prevenzione e la Sicurezza del Lavoro, Centro Ricerche di Monteporzio Catone, Roma, Italy, Grimaldi S. , Lisi A. ,   CNR, Istituto di Neurobiologia e Medicina Molecolare, Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy, Bobkova N. , Zhadin M. N. ,   Institute of Cell Biophysics, Poushchino, Moscow Region, Russia
Published: September 2023

Investigations into the ion cyclotronic resonance (ICR) in living matter confront the so called Zhadin effect (12), whose explanation is not fully achieved. Several attempts have been done to explain this phenomenon, the most interesting of which is based on Quantum Electrodynamics (18): the molecules of water, the ions and the biomolecules form extended mesoscopic regions, called Coherence Domains (CD), where they oscillate in unison between two selected levels of their spectra in tune with a self-produced coherent E.M. field having a well defined frequency, dynamically trapped within the CD. Moreover, it is possible to induce, by an external applied field (either hydrodynamical or EM) or also by a chemical stimulation, coherent excitations of CD's that give rise to electric currents circulating without friction within the CD's: as a consequence magnetic fields are produced. A resonating magnetic field thus is able to extract the ions from the orbit and push them in the flowing current. Electrochemical investigation of the system suggested that the observed phenomenon involves the transitory activation of the anode due to ICR, followed by anode passivation due to the adsorption of amino acid and its oxidation products (18). This hypothesis induced us to investigate an alternate configuration of the experiment, removing the electrolytic cell and submitting a flask containing the solution into a condenser to be exposed to the proper ICR. Temperature and variable parameters involved in the effect have been investigated in order to overcome the randomness of the effect.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Precipitated by Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
Authors:   Department of Pediatrics, GATA Haydarpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey, Tanju Ilhan Asya , Pirgon Ozgur ,   Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Konya Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey, Cekmez Ferhat , Karademir Ferhan ,   Department of Pediatrics, GATA Haydarpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
Published: September 2023

Numerous investigations have been devoted to the search for environmental factors controlling the onset of autoimmune diseases. Pancreatic involvement, a rare complication of Henoch-Schonlein purpura, has been found mainly in adults, and it has not been reported in children. We present a case of a severe diabetic ketoacidosis in a child, a 7-year-old boy, following a typical clinical picture of Henoch-Schonlein purpura. Therapy with intravenous insulin resulted in resolution of the diabetic ketoacidosis and resolved the petechial rash of both legs.
The Potential Effects of a Biofeedback Writing Exercise on Radial Artery Blood Flow and Neck Mobility
Authors:   Department of Neuroscience, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Pel Johan J. M. , Krullaards Rob L. , Snijders Chris J. , Kleinrensink Gert-Jan
Published: September 2023

Background:It has been suggested that sustained contraction of the deep neck muscles may reduce axial cervical range of motion (CROM) and radial artery blood flow velocity (vrad.art.mean). No studies have reported both phenomena in relation to acute hand, shoulder or neck trauma. Procedures: The CROM and vrad.art.mean were measured in 20 police officers prior to and immediately after a 2-hours drive on a motorcycle and immediately after a 1-minute writing exercise using biofeedback. The CROM was measured using separate inclinometers and the vrad.art.mean was measured in both arms just proximal to the wrist using echo-Doppler. Findings: During the study, one officer had a motorcycle accident resulting in acute symptoms of neck trauma. His vrad.art.mean was acutely reduced by 73% (right arm) and 45% (left arm). Writing with biofeedback increased his vrad.art.mean by 150% (right arm) and 80% (left arm). In the remaining 19 officers, the CROM to the right was significantly increased after the 2-hours driving task (p<0.05; paired subject t-test). Writing with biofeedback increased their CROM in both directions and vrad.art.mean in both arms (p<001). Conclusions: A 2-hours drive showed modest physical changes in the upper extremities. Biofeedback in writing tasks might relate to the influence of relaxation and diverting attention for neck mobility and arterial blood flow improvement.
Idiopathic Gingival Hyperplasia
Authors:   Department of Pediatrics, GATA Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey, Cekmez Ferhat , Pirgon Ozgur , Tanju Ilhan Asya
Published: September 2023

Gingival hyperplasia is a rare condition but it is important for cosmetic and mechanic reasons and because of its potential as an indicator of systemic disease. Gingival fibromatosis may exist as an isolated abnormality or as part of a syndrome. In this article a case that was diagnosed clinically and histologically as idiopathic gingival fibromatosis is presented. Patient with gingival hyperplasia should be examined to exclude other reasons to determine the idiopathic gingival fibromatosis or not. Treatment is not required in all cases of idiopathic gingival hyperplasia. Surgical excision is indicated if mechanical problems exist. Recurrence has not been reported.
Influence of the Talaqi and Tahsin Methods on the Al-Qur'an Reading Ability of Santri at the Al-Falah Islamic Boarding School Nagreg Bandung
Authors: Ibnu Muhamad , Rahmawati Shintia , Ridwansyah Risyad Sani , Kariadinata Rahayu , Susilawati Wati
Published: September 2023

The guide to the Islamic religion is the holy book Al-Qur'an, which should be read exactly according to the rules of Tajweed and understood as a guide to life. There are still students in this field who are not good at reading the Qur’an and need alternative methods to practice and improve their ability to read the Qur’an. The purpose of this study is to provide educators with knowledge on how to practice good Qur’an reading using different methods such as Talaqqi and Tasin methods. This study uses quantitative methods combined with experimental methods. Data collection was carried out by means of a reading test of several Quranic verses used to measure Qur’an reading ability. The research subjects were 35 Santri people. Data analysis used SPSS Statistic 26 application, specifically multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study show that talaqqi and tahsin methods have a significant influence on students' ability to read the Qur’an. 41.8% of a person's ability to read the Qur’an is influenced by talaqqi and tasin methods, the remaining 58.2% by other factors.
Performance Evaluation of Business Continuity Plan in Dealing with Threats and Risks in Cilegon Companies Use ISO 22301:2019 & NIST Sp 800-30 R1 Frameworks Case Study: PT. X
Authors: Hendaryatna Hendaryatna , Firmansyah Gerry , Tjahjono Budi , Widodo Agung Mulyo
Published: September 2023

This research was conducted at PT.X which is located in Cilegon, Merak-Banten. Seeing the geographical location of PT.X which is in a disaster-prone area, the company must ensure an effective business continuity process. In accordance with government regulations on Electronic-Based Government Systems (SPBE) related to corporate and government business activities, companies must be able to ensure business continuity in every condition that poses a threat and risk, but with no specific obligation that is the basis for the company's business continuity if it does not have a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) process, it will get a sanction. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the existing BCP process at PT X Cilegon and provide recommendations for a standardized BCP framework in the company to ensure business continuity as the company's Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) to avoid all threats and risks. BCP has standards regulated in ISO 22301: 2019 as its framework, and in BCP there is a risk analysis process and this research will be carried out using the NIST SP 800-30 Revision 1 method as its best practice. The evaluation results show that the previous BCP process at PT X Cilegon was not in accordance with the standards and the risk analysis carried out was still based on the ISO that the company had implemented but not ISO 31000 which is the risk management standard, so this study provides recommendations for a BCP framework that is in accordance with the standards and risk analysis with risk analysis methods that produce risk priorities.
The Influence of Adding Api-Api Mangrove Leaf Extract as an Immunostimulant on Vaname Shrimp Against Vibriosis Disease Caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus Bacteria
Authors: Mahenda Anjani Arum , Munir Misbakhul , Maisaroh Dian Sari
Published: September 2023

Vanname shrimp cultivation is one of the most developed aquacultures in Indonesia and makes it one of the commodities with the highest foreign exchange inputs for the Indonesian state from the fisheries sector. Disease attack is one of the main causes of failure in vaname shrimp culture, especially disease attacks caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria. Avicennia alba mangrove leaf extract is known to have active compounds that can act as antibacterial. This research was conducted by mixing Avicennia alba mangrove leaf extract with doses of 150 ppm (VA), 250 ppm (VB) and 350 ppm (VC) into commercial feed by re-pelletting. Positive control (KV+) treatment used commercial vitamins added to the feed. The vaname shrimp used was 60 days old with an average initial weight of 8.9 grams. The aquariums used were 15 pieces with a size of 60 x 30 x 40 cm and a volume of 54 liters of water. The white shrimp challenge test with Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria with a concentration of 106 Cfu/ml as much as 0.2 ml. The clinical symptoms of white vaname shrimp include pale white hepatopancreas, blackened tail, grippy swimming legs, necrosis in some parts of the body, necrosis of the tail, blackened and necrotic rectum, broken intestines that are partially brown and starting to turn white, empty intestines, presence of white feces. appears in the aquarium, decreased appetite, as well as not actively swimming. The results showed that Avicennia alba leaf extract had an effect on absolute weight growth (W), growth rate (GR), specific growth rate (SGR), survival rate (SR), total haemocyte count (THC) and phagocytic activity of white shrimp. The dose of 350 ppm VC treatment was the most influential dose as an immunostimulant in this study.
Emotional Classification Based on Facial Expression Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Network Method
Authors: Setiaji Arif Pami , Firmansyah Gerry , Akbar Habibullah , Tjahjono Budi , Widodo Agung Mulyo
Published: September 2023

In recent years, the development of human-computer interaction technology has reached remarkable levels, particularly in the field of facial expression recognition. This technology utilizes human facial images to identify and classify emotional expressions such as happiness, sadness, fear, and more through computer image processing. Active  research  in  facial  expression  recognition  yields  substantial benefits for individual and societal advancement, especially in the context of its application within Smart City environments. This study demonstrates that well- configured Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) models empowered by TensorFlow exhibit higher accuracy compared to models utilizing PyTorch. The TensorFlow model achieves the highest accuracy of 93% in recognizing emotional expressions, whereas the PyTorch model achieves 69% accuracy. The TensorFlow model also displays lower accuracy loss and shorter training times compared to the PyTorch model. In the context of calculating happiness indices within Smart City environments, the appropriate choice of technology significantly influences measurement accuracy and efficiency. Therefore, the TensorFlow platform, proven to deliver superior performance in this study, can be a strategic choice for integrating facial expression detection technology into happiness index measurements in such locations
O ESTRANGEIRO EM PSICANÁLISE: CONTRIBUIÇÕES A PARTIR DAS OBRAS DE NEUSA SANTOS SOUZA E ISILDINHA BAPTISTA NOGUEIRA
Authors: Ohnmacht Taiasmin
Published: September 2023

Este artigo propõe uma reflexão sobre relações étnico-raciais e psicanálise a partir do tema do estrangeiro em Freud. A posição do negro como estrangeiro diz respeito à psicanálise, na medida em que a história da psicanálise no Brasil conta com psicanalistas negros (as) que sofreram branqueamento ou apagamento de suas trajetórias e/ou de suas contribuições teóricas. O artigo resgata, em particular, a produção teórica de Neusa Santos Souza e Isildinha Baptista Nogueira sobre a temática do estrangeiro freudiano considerando a racialização presente na estrutura social brasileira.
ALTERIDADE E ALTERIZAÇÕES NA ESCUTA PSICANALÍTICA DAS DISSIDÊNCIAS SEXUAIS
Authors: Falcão Carolina Neumann de Barros
Published: September 2023

Problematizar o tema da alteridade nas diversidades de gênero diz respeito a questionar a escuta psicanalítica em seu alcance e, sobretudo, em seus limites. Nesta direção, pode-se pensar uma psicanálise implicada politicamente, desconstruindo cânones e fazendo trabalhar a teoria e a escuta de forma a constituir uma clínica psicanalítica pós-patriarcal, pós-heteronormativa e pós-colonial. Nesta reflexão, propõe-se a articular a temática da alteridade nos grupos minoritários e, mais especificamente, nas dissidências sexuais, por meio da ideia do analista estrangeiro e suas condições de escuta. Para tanto, trabalha-se o lugar do gênero e do sexual na psicanálise, além da necessária articulação do intrapsíquico com a produção de subjetividade, permitindo romper com a ideia de que a psicanálise trabalha com um inconsciente atemporal, amoral e a-histórico. De fato, não há elemento psíquico que não seja atravessado por determinações sócio-históricas e por dispositivos discursivos. Neste cenário, cabe o questionamento crítico acerca das normas e dos dispositivos discursivos que regulam nossa forma de compreender e interpretar o mundo psíquico e seus fenômenos, o que inclui as condições de escuta do psicanalista. Reflete-se, por fim, acerca do fenômeno da alterização na escuta psicanalítica e sua implicação política na psicanálise.
PSICANÁLISE E RACISMO: IDENTIFICAÇÃO, SUBJETIVIDADE E CORPO NEGRO
Authors: Egídio Anne
Published: September 2023

Este trabalho, a partir do excerto de um personagem de Machado de Assis, em Dom Casmurro, José Dias, “O Agregado” – tem como objetivo se aportar em suas características e extrair daquilo que se entende por um brasileirismo, o - como se fosse - contido na própria definição da palavra, e que servirá de fio condutor para se pensar questões que são alijadas do campo psicanalítico, tais como constituição da subjetividade, identificação, corpo e racismo, de modo a fazer circular tais questões no campo da psicanálise e a possibilitar a ampliação do debate – sobre a psicanálise e racismo e suas imbricações na constituição da subjetividade, nos processos identificatórios e sobre corpo negro no contexto afrodiaspórico brasileiro.
DE 22 A 22: DE LÁ PRA CÁ, MOVIMENTO PARADOXAL
Authors: Gerchman Felipe Canterji , Silva Gustavo Sada da , Corso Liza Sanvito Andreazza
Published: September 2023

Este escrito visa a apresentar alguns dos paradoxos do movimento modernista no Brasil, bem como suas questões para a psicanálise. Partindo de uma revisão histórica, faz-se trabalhar o tema de modo a expor uma amostra dos interessantes pontos de observação que se podem obter, ao visar a tal marco da cultura nacional, em après-coup, no qual cada volta através de suas complexidades e de seus paradoxos permite uma nova associação.
PARAGEM E MOVIMENTO: DESDOBRAMENTOS DO PESQUISAR EM PSICANÁLISE
Authors: Macedo Mônica Medeiros Kother
Published: September 2023

O artigo aborda os desdobramentos do pesquisar em psicanálise na referência à paragem e ao movimento, condições ancoradas tanto na estabilização como na incompletude do descoberto. Na obra freudiana, o reconhecimento da história constituída alimenta a força e a convicção do movimento a ser empreendido no passo a mais, fazendo com que a incompletude do saber e o não dogmatismo instituam uma psicanálise que não pode prescindir da prática investigativa. Na reflexão proposta neste artigo, entende-se que a relação de um psicanalista com o legado freudiano e com seu exercício de escuta pode encontrar, na modalidade de pesquisa desenvolvida no cenário da universidade, importante linha de força em defesa de uma psicanálise que reconhece, tanto na história construída como no futuro a construir, profícuas condições de presença.
A TRANSMISSÃO DA PSICANÁLISE E OS GRUPOS
Authors: Broide Emília Estivalet
Published: September 2023

A psicanálise tem em seu cerne a experiência de um saber, o do inconsciente. Um saber que o sujeito não conhece, um saber imprevisível, um saber que não se sabe. Portanto, o ofício do psicanalista é uma práxis aberta à inquietação. Freud criou e colocou em circulação na cultura um método específico de escuta do sofrimento humano. Além das regras técnicas para o exercício da psicanálise, transmitiu um saber-fazer (savoir-faire) que só se adquire por uma experiência pessoal com o trabalho sobre si mesmo e no compartilhamento dessa aventura solitária com outros. Portanto, a transmissão da psicanálise não é sem os grupos. Nesse sentido, é importante pensar os grupos onde vigora o discurso psicanalítico, como lócus de produção de saber – tanto na relação entre analistas na construção viva da psicanálise quanto na realização de grupos fundados no discurso psicanalítico com fins terapêuticos.
SUFRIMIENTO PSÍQUICO Y CREACIÓN
Authors: Hornstein María Cristina Rother
Published: September 2023

Se aborda el sufrimiento psíquico y sus vínculos con las posibilidades creativas. Se exploran tres niveles de causalidad a los que el sujeto puede recurrir para dar sentido al sufrimiento. Se enfatiza la condición de que, frente al sufrimiento, el sujeto no se limite a una única interpretación de lo ocurrido, sino que haya un interjuego entre los niveles de causalidad. A partir de viñetas clínicas, se ilustran las vías encontradas por el sujeto para dar sentido a lo que ha perdido. Las transformaciones estructurales y las resignificaciones de la historia vivencial del sujeto son tomadas como condiciones que brindan posibilidades de realizar inversiones por la vía sublimatoria.
DIOTIMA DE MANTINEIA: O FEMININO EM O BANQUETE DE PLATÃO
Authors: Lopes Rafael Werner
Published: September 2023

O presente texto procura desenvolver, na forma de um ensaio, algumas reflexões sobre o tema do feminino na obra O banquete de Platão. A apresentação do tema será realizada à luz da figura de Diotima de Mantineia em dois sentidos principais: i) como denúncia da subjugação das mulheres numa cultura patriarcal; ii) e como mulher que personifica o feminino como força que está intimamente ligada ao desenvolvimento da filosofia socrática e às origens do pensamento ocidental.
Aspekte des Mythischen am Beispiel von Robert Musils Kakanien
Authors: Valkova Vladimira
Published: September 2023

Nach allgemeinen theoretischen Überlegungen über die ästhetischen und künstlerischen Dimensionen des Mythischen in der Moderne und bei Musil wird dem Mythos vom mehrsprachigen und multikulturellen Kakanien im Roman „Der Mann ohne Eigenschaften“ nachgegangen. Dabei werden solche Mythos-Erscheinungen anvisiert, die die Dekonstruktion des Mythischen bei Musil veranschaulichen: die Mythisierung der habsburgischen Staatsideologie, des Kaisers, der übernationalen Kulturgemeinschaft und der Sprachenpolitik in Österreich-Ungarn. Angesprochen wird auch die Frage, wie sich bei Musil Mythos und Utopie aufeinander beziehen.
Cosmology and gravity in the new era of multi-messenger astronomy
Authors: Saridakis Emmanuel
Published: September 2023

We review the standard model of cosmology and gravity, namely LambdaCDM paradigm and general relativity. We mention their successes and we describe possible tensions that appear between theoretical predictions and observations, that may ask for modifications of the standard lore. Finally, we describe how gravitational wave observations and multi-messenger astronomy provides a new tool to investigate the universe.
Farming systems and nutrient integration effect on soil nutrient dynamics and yield of maize
Authors:   Department of Soil Science Technology, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, P.M.B. 10, Igbo-Ora, Bello Wasiu Babatunde , Adejuyigbe Christopher Olu ,   Department of soil science and Land management Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, Adigun Joseph Aremu ,   Department of Crop Science Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, Olla Noah Olugbemiga ,   Department of Soil Science Technology, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, P.M.B. 10, Igbo-Ora
Published: September 2023

Experiments were conducted to examine soil nutrient dynamics under different farming systems and nutrient sources on maize yield. It was a split plot fitted into RCBD with three replicates. Main plots included two cropping systems (CS) (maize and groundnut fallow): sub-plots; groundnut residue (GNR), maize residue (MZR), Cow dung (CD), pig manure (PGM); four composts; (PGM+MZR, PGM+GNR, CD+GNR and CD+MZR) each at 5 t/ha; NPK at 120 kg/ha, and (Co) control. Nutrient content of the soil were measured under groundnut fallow (GF) and continuous maize cropping system (CMCS), nutrient sources and yield at harvest. Data collected were subjected to analysis of variance and means separated by Duncan Multiple Range Test at 5% probability level. The CS impacted nutrient dynamics, with increased of 31.25% N, 8.25% P and 35.45% K from GF with reduction of 33.33% N and 19.35% K but increase of 3.98% P in CMCS. Composted waste (GFCW) gave an efficient and better performance relative to CMCS. The use of PGM+GR improved grain yield (5.6 t/ha) than others and better than Cos (GC0 and MC0) by 149.6% and 171.9% in 20. The residual implies GPGM +GR had the highest N% (0.84%) in soil which was 381.8% and 466.7% higher than the Cos. GF improved soil chemical properties than CMCS and enhanced yield response of maize to organic amendments. The residual implied GPGM+GR had the highest N% (0.84%) in soil with 381.8% and 466.7% higher than the Cos. Hence, GPGM+GR is recommended for maize production.
Spatial variation of the physicochemical properties of soils from the Botevgrad Valley
Authors:   University of Forestry, Sofia, Bulgaria, Ilieva Krastena , Hristov Biser ,   University of Forestry, Sofia, Bulgaria,   Agricultural Academy, Institute of Soil Science, Agrotechnology and Plant Protection “N. Poushkarov”, Sofia, Bulgaria
Published: September 2023

The aim of the present study is a spatial analysis and assessment of the main physicochemical properties of the soils in Botevgrad Valley. The soil samples were taken along a pre-selected grid to cover the areas selected for research as uniformly as possible. The data were interpolated using the geostatistical methods of kriging and variogram analysis. The soils have relatively favourable physicochemical properties, such as the cation sorption capacity with values from 10.80 to 24.50 mequ/100 g of soil. The basic cations, such as calcium and magnesium, dominate anywhere, and those with acidic functions, such as exchangeable aluminium and hydrogen, have minimal values. The base saturation is almost above 50%, and the soils are defined as Eutric. Soil reaction also varies from strongly acidic to slightly alkaline.
A whole-island census of the Manx Shearwaters Puffinus puffinus breeding
Authors: Perrins Chris , Wood Matt , Garrowa Colin , Boyle Dave , Oakes Nick , Revera Rose , Collins Phil , Taylor Chris
Published: September 2023

Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales is believed to have one of the largest colonies of Manx Shearwaters Puffinus puffinus in the World. In 1998 a census was made of the whole island, and the adjacent islands of Skokholm and Middleholm, in order to try to establish the size of the breeding population; the Skomer population was estimated to be just over 101,000 breeding pairs. A second census was carried out in 2011. First, a set of study burrows was opened and a tape of the male call (normally only males respond to these) was played down each burrow several times during the course of incubation in order to establish the male response rate. Then the same tape was played down all the burrows in each of 288 randomly selected plots across the island and the number of responses recorded. Extrapolating responses from census plots to the whole island yielded an estimate of 125,112 (CI ± 16,445) responses. Adjusting this figure to take account of the response rate yielded an estimate of 316,070 (SE ± 41,767) breeding pairs. This figure is greatly in excess of the estimate made just 13 years earlier. Possible reasons for this are discussed.
Utilisation of discards from small-scale fisheries by seabirds in coastal waters of Paraná State, Brazil
Authors: Carniel Viviane , Krul Ricardo
Published: September 2023

Fishery discards support scavenging seabird populations in many parts of the world, but little is known of this relationship in Brazil. The present study of the coast of Paraná, southern Brazil conducted monthly surveys over twelve months. We observed nine species of scavenging seabirds taking discards, Magnificent Frigatebird Fregata magnificens and Brown Booby Sula leucogaster being the most abundant and frequent. The highest numbers of scavenging seabirds were observed during trawling activities, which provided far more discards at sea than driftnet fishing. During a fishing moratorium, when no use of trawl nets was permitted, numbers of scavenging seabirds at boats were lower. It seems likely that scavenging seabird populations of the Paraná coast benefit from this supplementary food supply, but the extent to which their numbers are affected is unknown.
Night rafting behaviour in Great Northern Divers Gavia immer and its potential use in monitoring wintering numbers
Authors: Shackleton David
Published: September 2023

Night roosts (rafts) of Great Northern Divers Gavia immer were searched for and located around the coast of Mull, western Scotland. Observations on the location, formation and size of roosts were made between late September and late May in three successive non-breeding seasons. The locations of roosts in four sea lochs remained constant between months and years, and numbers of birds involved in early and late winter was broadly similar between years, as was their behaviour. Comparisons made between day-time and evening roost counts in the same sea lochs suggest the latter are a more accurate and time-efficient method of monitoring numbers in defined areas.