bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Interpretação do patrimônio histórico-cultural pela terceira idade da Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa: significância e ressignificação por meio da memória
Authors: Pinheiro de Almeida Simone Aparecida , Da Silva Oliveira Rita De Cássia
Published: April 2017

Este relato está relacionado à memória quanto aos patrimônios culturais edificados da cidade de Ponta Grossa (PR), formada historicamente pelo ciclo econômico cultural do tropeirismo. O público participante são egressos da Universidade Aberta para a Terceira Idade da Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa em 2015.Durante a oficina apresentamos material midiático sobre as transformações de alguns patrimônios – a preservação ou destruição deles. Observamos que as narrativas dos participantes do programa são muito ricas e que eles ansiavam por dar voz às suas memórias, o que nos levou a pesquisar sobre o tema. A memória surge como uminstrumento eficaz para fazer história, fazer ciência, colocar indivíduos em contato com sua vida passada. A memória é uma construção de pessoas agora envelhecidas que já vivenciaram algo em uma sociedade que se transforma. A história oral como método de construção de memórias se faz necessária como recurso de pesquisa. A ressignificação foi o método empregado para levar os participantes a contribuir com a interpretação e a narração dos espaços históricos da cidade. Ao mesmo tempo em que o professor ensina, ele aprende com a história de vida dos depoentes, que não cansam de dar ressignificação aos patrimônios histórico-culturais locais.
A Invenção de um Discurso de Patrimônio na Cidade de Joinville-sc: Políticas Públicas na Construção De Unidades de Interesse de Preservação - Uip
Authors: H. Kalb Christiane , Ramos Flores Maria Bernardete
Published: April 2017

O objetivo deste trabalho é trazer ao debate acadêmico-científico o tema das incongruências legais das UIP - Unidade de Interesse de Preservação relacionado ao campo do patrimônio na cidade de Joinville. Estas incongruências legais, que tratam da legalidade e legitimidade destas Unidades, apresentam elementos para seranalisados dentro das políticas públicas municipais como um discurso de preservação patrimonial. Este estudo é parte integrante da tese de Doutorado de Christiane Heloisa Kalb cursado no Programa Interdisciplinar em Ciências Humanas, na UFSC, que vem sendo orientada pelas professoras Dras. Maria Bernardete Ramos Flores eAlicia Norma Castells. A pesquisa de doutoramento tem o condão de analisar os (des)caminhos das políticas públicas de preservação do patrimônio cultural da cidade de Joinville. E o recorte dado para este artigo seria o debate sobre a permanência da existência e do uso de uma Lista de Bens cadastrados como de interesse de preservação cultural para a cidade de Joinville. Esta lista foi criada antes do primeiro tombamento em nível municipal, por isso a sua peculiaridade e interesse em ser estudada. Acredito que rememorar alguns fatos relacionados a criação desta lista e, consequentemente, ao órgão de proteção ao patrimônio da cidade, pode auxiliar na reflexão sobre a dinâmica e a construção dos discursos patrimoniais de Joinville. Ametodologia aplicada será bibliográfica e documental, com pesquisa junto ao Arquivo Histórico de Joinville e Arquivo da Fundação Cultural de Joinville.
Novos horizontes – análise do grupo “Caxambu do Horizonte”, na perspectiva da memória e pertencimento do patrimônio imaterial brasileiro
Authors: Rosa Mardgan Jacyara Conceição
Published: April 2017

O presente artigo resulta das reflexões iniciadas em 2015, no processo de construção de minha dissertação de mestrado para o Programa de Pós Graduação em Artes pela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, que busca perscrutar a tradição cultural do caxambu como patrimônio imaterial brasileiro, a partir da análise de dois grupos, “Caxambu do Horizonte e “Caxambu de Andorinha”, localizados na região Sul do estado do Espírito Santo. O foco do texto que aqui se expõe, concentra-se no grupo de Caxambu do Horizonte, localizado no município de Alegre, integrado à região do Alto Caparaó. O grupo de tradição familiar liderado pelo mestre caxambuzeiro Antônio Raimundoda Silva, apresenta uma história marcada por contextos diaspóricos regidos pela desterritorialização e reterritorialização geográfica e simbólica, tendo como elemento demarcador a “Fazenda do horizonte”, antiga residência dos integrantes do grupo e elemento demarcador da origem do caxambu. Utilizando como ponto de partida a “Festa de Santo Antônio”, promovida pelo grupo Caxambu do Horizonte no dia 13 de junho de 2015, e a ligação simbólicacom a “Fazenda do Horizonte”, local de significativa rememoração pelos brincantes, o presente texto tem por objetivo analisar o evento festivo, bem como os relatos dos integrantes do grupo, buscando identificar no diálogo entre o fato atual e as memórias vividas, o papel da tradição do caxambu no grupo Caxambu do Horizonte, entendendo-o como elemento de pertencimento simbólico, cultural, aglutinante e definidor de sua etnicidade. O artigo busca ainda refletir sobre os processos vivenciados pelo grupo na busca por recursos que auxiliem na manutenção de sua prática como estratégia de salvaguarda da tradição. No contexto de relevância do tema, os estudos apontam para a (re)afirmação da memória individual e coletiva, e do sentimento de unidade nas comunidades caxambuzeiras que ganham concretude como patrimônio cultural brasileiro, e se fundamentam em abordagens sobre a formação da identidade e pertencimento no âmbito da territorialidade enquanto expressão da materialidade sociocultural dosgrupos de caxambu em sua forma de organização social. Neste sentido, o grupo Caxambu do Horizonte se enquadra em um movimento de consciência, valorização e reconstrução da memória coletiva no âmbito das representações socioculturais, tendo a prática do caxambu como elemento simbólico, de luta e resistência das matrizes da cultura afro-brasileira na região sul do Espírito Santo, onde através da dança, da singularidade do batuque e dos pontos entoados na roda, novos olhares surgem a partir do Horizonte.
O Museu Histórico e Antropológico da Região do Contestado e as representações sobre a Guerra do Contestado
Authors: Crestani Letíssia , Camargo Guedes Sandra Paschoal Leite de
Published: April 2017

Os museus são locais de guarda de memórias e de referências, onde as pessoas encontram as produções humanas e a materialidade, exposta por meio dos objetos, e são também pontos de conhecimento e reconhecimento das pessoas, onde as tradições, as culturas humanas e a imaterialidade se fazem presentes. O Museu Histórico e Antropológico da Região do Contestado é uma instituição sem fins lucrativos cujo objetivo é salvaguardar a história do Contestado e toda a produção referente a esse conflito, além de, especificamente, tratar sobre a história da cidade de Caçador (SC). Em seu espaço expositivo contempla quatro nichos expográficos: cultura indígena, ferrovia do Contestado, imigração e colonização e a sala Guerra do Contestado, que se destina ao conflito em si, enquanto as demais dão o contexto que o propiciou. O impacto da guerra na região é inegável, e muitas pesquisas e produções historiográficas foram criadas e trabalhadas com base na Guerra do Contestado. As áreas de Antropologia, Arqueologia, Sociologia e História, esta última muitas vezes com a ajuda da história oral, fizeram um trabalho investigativo de trazer à tona os processos sociais, políticos, culturais e econômicos que envolveram tal guerra e o pós-conflito. Vislumbramos, no entanto, que na área da museologia e de museus as questões do Contestado estão restritas à guarda dos espólios ou aos resquícios físicos da guerra. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste trabalho é identificar as representações da Guerra do Contestado no museu. Mediante a análise da criação expográfica de cada nicho expográfico e dos estudos sobre a museologia, especialmente a construção dos processos museográficos e curatoriais e suas reflexões sobre a sociedade, verificaremos quais representações sobre a Guerra do Contestado estão presentes no Museu do Contestado e como a cultura material e as memórias difíceis do conflito são expostas ao público.
A invenção de um discurso de patrimônio na cidade de Joinville (SC): políticas públicas na construção de unidades de interesse de preservação – UIP
Authors: H. Kalb Christiane , Ramos Flores Maria Bernardete
Published: April 2017

O objetivo deste trabalho é trazer ao debate acadêmico-científico o tema das incongruências legais das unidades de interesse de preservação (UIPs) relacionado ao campo do patrimônio na cidade de Joinville. Essas incongruências legais, que tratam da legalidade e legitimidade de tais unidades, apresentam elementos para serem analisados dentro das políticas públicas municipais como um discurso de preservação patrimonial. Este estudo é parte integrante de tese de doutorado cursado no Programa Interdisciplinar em Ciências Humanas, na Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), que vem sendo orientada pelas professoras Dras. Maria Bernardete Ramos Flores e Alicia Norma Castells. A pesquisa de doutoramento tem o condão de analisar os (des)caminhos das políticas públicas de preservação dopatrimônio cultural de Joinville. O recorte dado para este artigo seria o debate sobre a permanência da existência e do uso de uma lista de bens cadastrados como de interesse de preservação cultural para a cidade. Tal lista foi criada antes do primeiro tombamento em âmbito municipal, por isso a sua peculiaridade e interesse em ser estudada. Acredita-se que rememorar alguns fatos relacionados à criação dessa lista e, consequentemente, ao órgão de proteção ao patrimônio da cidade pode auxiliar na reflexão sobre a dinâmica e a construção dos discursos patrimoniais de Joinville. A metodologia aplicada será bibliográfica e documental, com pesquisa no Arquivo Histórico de Joinville e no arquivo da Fundação Cultural da cidade.
Morphological and histopathological heart changes in autopsies of heroin abusers
Authors: Aleksic Ivan , Marinkovic Nadica , Dzambas Jelena
Published: April 2017

Backround/Aim. Heroin is a semisynthetic opioid that may cause morphological and histopathological changes in heart: ventricular hypertrophy, myocardial fibrosis, hypertrophy of cardiomyocytes, myofibrils contraction band necrosis, loss of myocytes nuclei and cross-striation, perivascular bleeding, inflammatory cells infiltrate. The aim of the study was to show morphological and histopathological heart changes in autopsies of the long-time heroin abusers with positive toxicological analysis for 6-monoacetylmorphine (6-MAM) and morphine in blood and urine. Methods. Retrospective study was done at the Institute of Pathology and Forensic of the Medicine Military Medical Academy in Belgrade between 2010 and 2014 and included forensic autopsies of 27 examinees aged between 18 and 60. Heart ventricles thicknesses was analysed and histopathological myocard findings from processed material stained by hematoxyline-eosine (H&E) and trichrome stains (Masson) were examined. 6-MAM and morphine concentration in blood and urine using high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with photodiode (HPLC-PDA) and ultraviolet (UV) detector were analysed. Results. Heart ventricles thickness was increased in all persons (27/27; 100%) left 1.74 ? 0.17 cm and right 0.6 ? 0.09 cm. Myocardial fibrosis affected 27/27 (100%) of the examined persons including perivascular one in 24/27 (88.89%) and interstitial focal fibrosis in 3/27 (11.11%); hypertrophy of cardiomyocytes was present in 22/27 (81.48%); myofibril contraction band necrosis in 22/27 (81.48%); loss of myocytes nuclei and cross-striation in 10/27 (37.04%); fresh perivascular bleeding in 23/27 (85.19%); focal inflammatory cells infiltrate in 14/27 (51.85%). In toxicological findings, in 27/27 (100%), 6-MAM and morphine were found in urine. Both 6-MAM and morphine in blood were found in 3/27 (11.11%) and only morphine in blood in 16/27 (59.26%) persons subjected to an autopsy. Conclusion. Our results indicate both morphological (left and right ventricle hypertrophy) and histopathological heart changes (myocardial fibrosis, hypertrophy of cardiomyocytes, contraction-band necrosis, loss of myocytes nuclei and cross-striation, fresh perivascular bleeding and focal inflammatory infiltrate) in long-term heroin obusers. These changes are non-specific and could be caused either by long-term heroin abuse or by other factors. Having in mind a lack of medical histories of examined we could not exclude other factors besides long-term heroin abuse as cause of heart changes.
Relationship between increased body weight and oral health in children
Authors: Jankovic Svjetlana , Ivanovic Mirjana , Carevic Momir , Davidovic Bojana , Slavoljub Tomic , Lecic Jelena
Published: April 2017

Backgraund/Aim. Increased body weight in childhood may have negative effects on many tissues and organs in the body. The aim of this study was to determine whether the state of oral health in children with increased body mass is different from the children with normal body weight. Methods. The study included 190 children, aged 6 to 15 years. Assessment of nutritional status of subjects was performed by the use of Body Mass, and the respondents were divided into a group of increased body weight children (IWC) and a group of normal body weight children (NWC). Hard dental tissue state of health was assessed by the decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) index. The gingival health was assessed using gingival index (GI). Community Periodontal Index (CPI) was used for the assessment of periodontal tissue. The oral hygiene was assessed using the Simplified Debris (Plaque) Index Greene-Vermilion. Results. Average DMFT value in the IWC group was 5.01 ? 2.4, and in the NWC 4.43 ? 2.0; (p > 0.05). GI values in the IWC group was 0.64 ? 0.37, while in the NWC group it was 0.55 ? 0.35 (the difference was not statistically significant). Average CPI index values were 1.33 ? 0.49 in the IWC group and 0.77 ? 0.61 in the NWC group and statistically significant differences were observed concerning periodontal tissue state of health. The GV index values in the IWC group were 1.01 ? 0.49, and in the NWC group 0.89 ? 0.45; it was not statistically significant. Conclusion. Results of this research do not indicate that children with increased body weight have more affected teeth. However, they have a worse condition of periodontal tissue in comparison to normal weight children.
Surgical treatment of symptomatic patellofemoral malalignment: Do we need an ideal patellofemoral congruency to solve the symptoms?
Authors: Apostolovic Milan , Vukcevic Miodrag , Vuckovic Vladimir , Vukomanovic Boris , Slavkovic Nemanja , Djuricic Goran , Antonijevic Nebojsa , Cucilovic Oskar
Published: April 2017

Background/Aim. The aim of this prospective nonrandomized study was to test functional results of different surgical strategies in the operative treatment of symptomatic patellofemoral malalignment. Our hypothesis was that immediate extensive surgery does not have serious advantage comparing to ?step by step? procedure, regarding the main symptoms and functional end result. We wanted to check whether obtaining ideal surgical patellofemoral congruency is an essential prerequisite for subsidence of the major symptoms of patellofemoral malalignment. Methods. The study included 35 patients with patellofemoral malalignment who had persistant major symptoms: patellar pain and slipping, 3 months after nonoperative treatment. Divided into three groups, they all underwent the realignment surgery, but in different extent and sequence: immediate extensive surgery, step by step surgery, and only proximal realignment. Their overall functional scores as well as major symptoms were assessed at the beginning, after the surgery, and during the 3-years follow-up period and then, compared at the end. Results. There was no significant difference in the functional results among the groups, neither at the beginning (p = 0.1318) nor at the end of the study (p = 0.3996), but the results at the beginning compared to those at the end of the study showed a statistically significant difference in all three groups (p1 = 0.005062; p2 = 0.011719; p3 = 0.000352). The same result was in regard to the major symptoms. Conclusion. The study confirmed that insisting on immediate extensive surgery in order to achieve precise and complete congruency of the patellofemoral joint, did not prove its advantage over the less invasive, individual surgical approach concerning functional scores and major symptoms.
Three-dimensional analysis of upper airway morphology in skeletal Class III patients with and without mandibular asymmetry
Authors: Wen Xi , Wang Xiyu , Qin Shuqi , Franchi Lorenzo , Gu Yan
Published: April 2017

Objective:

To compare the three-dimensional (3D) morphology of the upper airway in skeletal Class III patients with and without mandibular asymmetry and to investigate the possible underlying correlations between the morphology of the upper airway and mandibular deviation.

Materials and Methods:

Cone-beam computed tomography images of 54 subjects with skeletal Class III malocclusion (ANB angle ≤ 0.4°, Wits ≤ −5.5°) were taken and 3D upper airway models were reconstructed using Dolphin 3D software. According to the distance (d) from symphysis menti to the sagittal plane, all subjects were divided into a symmetry group (d ≤ 2 mm) and an asymmetry group (d ≥ 4 mm). Based on the severity of mandibular deviation, the asymmetry group was divided into subgroup I (4 mm ≤d <10 mm) and subgroup II (d ≥ 10 mm). Cross-sectional linear distances, areas, and volumetric variables of the upper airway were measured in the 3D airway model.

Results:

Width of the inferior limit of the glossopharynx (P3W), cross-sectional area of the anterior limit of the nasal airway (P5S), and height of the glossopharynx (GPH) in the asymmetry group were significantly larger than in the symmetry group. As for subjects with severe mandibular deviation in subgroup II (d ≥ 10 mm), volume of the glossopharynx (GPV), total volume of the pharynx (TPV), length of the inferior limit of the velopharynx (P2L), and ratio of length to width of the inferior limit of the velopharynx (P2L/P2W) showed significantly negative correlations with mandibular deviation (r > 0.7, P < .05).

Conclusions:

In Class III subjects with severe mandibular asymmetry, the pharyngeal airway showed a tendency toward constriction and presented a more elliptical shape as mandibular deviation became more severe (P < .01).
Identifikasi Aksi Gen Epistasis pada Toleransi Kedelai terhadap Cekaman Aluminium
Authors: Sihaloho Arvita Netti , . Trikoesoemaningtyas , Sopandie Didy , Wirnas Desta
Published: April 2017

The efectiveness of selection depends on the gene action cotrolling the character.  The presence of epistatic gene action will delay the genetic gain in self pollinated crops like soybean. The objective of this research was to obtain information on genetic control of soybean tolerance to aluminum toxicity on nutrient culture. This research was conducted at green house of  the University Farm IPB Cikabayan, Bogor, from April to June 2013. This research used 120 seedlings of F2 population  generated from  crossing between Argomulyo (Al-sensitive) with Tanggamus (Al-tolerant). Seedlings were grown in nutrient culture for 14 days with Al concentration of 1.5 mM and pH 4.0, to observe the vegetative growth under aluminum stress condition. The result showed that mean of roots length, shoot length, shoot to root ratio, wet and dry weight of root and shoot exceeded  both parents mean value with moderate to high heritability. All observed characters had continue distribution pattern, and controlled by many genes. Duplicate epistasis additive gene action controlled only root length while other characters were controlled by complementary epistasis gene action.
Keywords: gene action, heritability, nutrient culture, selection, tocixity
Penampilan Galur Harapan Mutan Dihaploid Padi Tipe Baru di Sulawesi Selatan
Authors: Dewi Iswari Saraswati , Lestari Endang Gati , , Chaerani , Yunita Rossa
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT

South Sulawesi is known as one of national rice production centers. However, average productivity of rice varieties planted in that area (4.43 ton ha-1) is lower than those of rice productivity in Java (5.25 ton ha-1). The aims of this research were to evaluate agronomic characters and adaptation of 7 dihaploid mutant advanced lines of new plant type (DH-NPT) of rice at several locations in South Sulawesi. The research was conducted in 2012 at Maros, Gowa, Barru, and Pangkep. The experiments were conducted in randomized complete block design with 3 replications nested in locations. Treatment consisted of 7 DH-NPT of rice, i.e., BIO-MF115, BIO-MF116, BIO-MF125, BIO-MF130, BIO-MF133, BIO-MF151, BIO-MF153, and control varieties i.e., Fatmawati, Ciherang, and Inpari13. The results indicated that in general the lines had medium height (102.77-110.23 cm), moderate productive tiller (9-16 tiller per hill), moderate days to flower (50%), i.e., 73-76 days after sowing (DAS), earlier days to harvest (103-110 DAS), moderate panicle length (28.35-29.31 cm), large number of grain per panicle (> 250 grains) with moderate panicle fertility (63-70%), moderate 1,000 grain weight, i.e., 26.51-27.75 g, and high yield (7.51-8.09 ton ha-1). Four lines, i.e., BIO-MF116, BIO-MF130, BIO-MF151, and BIO-MF153 were stable and had wide adaptability. Other lines, i.e., BIO-MF125 and BIO-MF133 were sensitive to environmental changes, therefore they were classified as specifically adapted to favorable environment; while BIO-MF115 was not sensitive to environmental changes, and therefore it was adapted to non-favorable environment.

Keywords: adaptation, agronomic characters, rice mutant
Perancangan Model Pertanian Terpadu Tanaman-Ternak dan Tanaman-Ikan di Perkampungan Teknologi Telo, Riau
Authors: , Suwarto , Aryanto Agustinus Tri , Effendi Irzal
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT

The Telo Technology Village of Bangkinang Seberang, Kampar, Riau was built on reclaimed land of C-mining excavation. On this land will be settled a number of farmer households pursue an area of 2,000 m2 in each. They should be able to maximize the land use to meet family needs adequately. In order to develop integrated farming system composed of crop, livestock, and fish productions, data were collected through interviews and literature. This study was conducted from February to July 2013. Models of integrated farming were designed and evaluated for its feasibility ecologically and economically using dynamic model Stella 9.2. Based on the models, integrated farming of spinach-kangkong-chili, cattle-laying ducks and Thai catfish-Tilapia fish will be able to provide an adequate income. Therefore area of 2,000 m2 is feasible for integrated farming, settlements and other households activities.

Keywords: high mapping layer, LEISA, nutrient cycle
Radiosensitivitas dan Heritabilitas Ketahanan terhadap Penyakit Antraknosa pada Tiga Populasi Cabai yang Diinduksi Iradiasi Sinar Gamma
Authors: , Nura , Syukur Muhamad , Khumaida Nurul , , Widodo
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT

Commercial varieties of chili is still susceptible to anthracnose disease. Anthracnose is one of diseases which caused yield loss about 10-80% in rainy season and 2-35% in dry season. One of the disease control method is to develop new varieties resistant to anthracnose through gamma-ray irradiation. This research was aimed to determine radiosensitivity level and heritability of chili which generated by mutation inductions of three genotypes: IPB C2, IPB C10, and IPB C15. Seed of the three genotypes were irradiated by gamma rays at dosages of 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 and 1,000 Gy. The LD50 in IPB C2, IPB C10, and IPB C15 were 317.9, 591.4, and 538.8 Gy, respectively. The character of IPB C2 mutants ranged between very susceptible to resistant against anthracnose disease, IPB C10 tended to very susceptible to highly resistant, and genotype IPB C15 tended to susceptible to highly resistant. Genotype IPB C2 had high level in heritability for disease resistance character, while medium level in heritability value was obtained on genotype IPB C10 and IPB C15.

Keywords: genotype, LD50, mutant, mutation, seed
Toleransi Beberapa Genotipe Gandum (Triticum aestivum L.) Terhadap Kekeringan pada Stadia Perkecambahan
Authors: Firdausya Andina Fabrini , Khumaida Nurul , Ardie Dan Sintho Wahyuning
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT

Drought is a major abiotic stress impeding wheat production world wide. Selection of potentially drought tolerant genotypes are necessary for wheat improvement. The objective of this study was to test the tolerance level of nine wheat genotypes to drought stress at germination stage. Assesment at germination stage using osmoticum solution is an effective method for selecting tolerant genotypes to drougt stress in a short period of time. The experiment was arranged on a randomized complete block design with two factors and three replications. The first factor was wheat genotype consisted of Nias, Selayar, Dewata, H-20, Munal, SBD, SBR, S-03, and YMH. The second factor was concentration of PEG 6000 consisted of 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20%. Observation variables were germination percentage, shoot length, root length, number of root, number of leaf, seedling fresh weight, and seedling dry weight. Increasing level of PEG concentration inhibited  the growth of wheat seedling. Based on the highes R2 value on the regression analysis, relative root length can be used as selection character. Based on RD50 value of relative root length, 15% PEG was determined concentration to select drought tolerant on wheat genotypes. Nias genotype was identified as tolerant genotype, while SBD, S-03, YMH, and Munal were identified as drought sensitive genotypes.

Keywords: abiotic stress, osmotic potential, Polyethylene Glycol, RD50, relative root length
Peningkatan Mutu Fisiologis dan Daya Simpan Benih serta Ketahanan Patogen dan Agen Hayati pada Benih Padi Berpelapis
Authors: Palupi Tantri , Ilyas Satriyas , Machmud Muhammad , Widajati Dan Eny
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT

Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), is a seedborne pathogen causing bacterial leaf blight (BLB) disease, and reduces the quality of seed and rice production. One of the efforts to control the BLB disease and to improve the quality Xoo infected seeds is the seed coating technique enriched with biological agents. The experiment was aimed to study the effect of coating on seed quality and storage life, as well as the Xoo and biological agents resistence (P. diminuta A6 and B. subtilis 5/B) on the seeds. The experiment was carried out from August 2011 to March 2012, using a split plot design with four replications. The main plot was storage period, i.e. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 months. The sub plot was seed coating treatment consisted of negative control (healthy seed); positive control (seeds contaminated with Xoo); seed infested with biological agens;  alginate 3% + 1% peat + biological agents; arabic gum 3% + 1% gypsum + biological agents; CMC 1.5% + 1% talc + biological  agents;  and  bactericide  streptomycin  sulfat 20%. The  coated  seeds were  stored an air-conditioned room (18-20 °C,  RH  48-50%). The results showed that the treatments were able to maintain seeds quality during storage, i.e. germination percentage, uniformity percentage, and vigor index, better than those of the positive control. The P. diminuta A6 was still presence (0.08 x 106 cfu mL-1) in seeds coated after 7 month storage, and the B. subtilis 5/B was still presence (0.07 x 106 cfu mL-1) up to 6 month storage with 3% arabic gum + 1% gypsum + biological agents.  

Keywords: Bacillus subtilis 5/B, Pseudomonas diminuta A6, seed quality, storage space, Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae
Kultur Antera untuk Mendapatkan Galur Padi Toleran Salinitas
Authors: Safitri Heni , Purwoko Bambang Sapta , Dewi Iswari Saraswati , Ardie Dan Sintho Wahyuning
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT

Haploid breeding through anther culture allows shortening of the breeding cycle and production of homozygous lines from a segregating population in the immediate generation. This technique has been used for crop improvement especially in rice. The objective of this research was to determine regeneration ability of twelve F1s, derived from reciprocal crossing between high yielding rice variety and rice tolerance to salinity, through anther culture. Completely randomized design with 20 replications was used in this research. Medium for callus induction was based on N6 medium + 2.0 mg NAA L-1 + 0.5 mg kinetin L-1 + 1 mM putrescine, while regeneration medium was based on MS + 0.5 mg NAA L-1 + 2.0 mg kinetin L-1 + 1 mM putrescine. Rooting were done in MS medium + 0.5 mg IBA L-1 + 1 mM putrescine. The result indicated that F1 derived from IR77674/Inpari 29 (3.1% green plants/total anther) was the most responsive genotypes in rice anther culture (high anther culture ability). After greenhouse grow out 125 putative double haploid plants were obtained (41.5% from total acclimated green plantlets).  

Keywords: double haploid, green planlets, indica rice, salt tolerance
Situs Jangkung dan Komunitas Maanyan
Authors: Wasita Sunarningsih
Published: April 2017

Situs pemukiman kuna Pulau Jangkung, Kabupaten Tabalong terletak di tepi aliran anak Sungai Tabalong, telah diteliti oleh Balai Arkeologi Kalimantan Selatan pada tahun 2012. Keberadaan situs tersebut cukup menarik, karena letaknya yang berada di tempat yang jauh dari pemuiman sekarang, dan berada di lereg bukit dengan aliran sungai yang engelilinginya. Meskipun demikian, siapakah komunitas peghui Jangkung masih belum diketahui. Oleh karena itu, artikel ini akan megunakan data hasil peelitian 2012 dan peneusuran pustaka untuk menjawab perasalahan tersebut. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah deskriptif eksplanatif dengan penalara induktif. Data hasil penelitian akan dianalisis kembali dan disintesakan dengan dukungan data pustaka sehingga akan menghasilkan sebuah interpretasi baru. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa situs Jangkung dihuni oleh komunitas Maanyan pada masa setelah peaklukan oleh Majapahit di wilayah Kalimantan bagian tenggara.
The Governance of the Seven Crater Lakes, San Pablo City, the Philippines
Authors: Brillo Bing Baltazar C.
Published: April 2017

The article assesses the governance of the seven crater lakes (i.e., Sampaloc Lake, Bunot Lake, Palakpakin Lake, Calibato Lake, Mohicap Lake, Pandin Lake and Yambo Lake) using the ILBM framework. In particular, the study elucidates the following: on institutions, the slow-moving and biased actions combined with coordination problems and reactive orientation of the administrative agencies; on policies, the existence of overlapping laws that nurture diverging agenda and emphases; on participation, the presence of organised and actively participating community stakeholders conjoined with a highly centralised decision making; on technology and information, the underuse of technological interventions and the want for critical information; and on finance, the endemic need for funds particularly by the community stakeholders. The administration of the seven crater lakes also exemplifies the lack of long-term commitment and accountability. Overall, the governance praxis illustrates key lessons in contemporary management and development of small lakes in the country.
Adsorption of Nitrite Ions from Wastewater Using Bio-sorbents Derived from Azadirachta indica Plant
Authors: Suneetha M. , Ravindhranath K.
Published: April 2017

Economically cheap adsorbents have been investigated for nitrite removal from aqueous solution through batch adsorption studies. The adsorbents prepared from different parts of the plant, Azadirachta indica, are used in study. Effect of various physicochemical parameters, namely pH, adsorbent dose, contact time, initial concentration of the nitrite ion and effect of interfering ions present in water are studied. The experimental data is analyzed using Freundlich and Langmuir isotherms to determine the mechanism of adsorption process. It is found that the Langmuir model fitted well. The kinetics of adsorption process is studied using pseudo first-order and pseudo second-order models. It is observed that the kinetics of the process followed the pseudo second-order model. The methodology developed is successfully used to real groundwater samples polluted with nitrite ions.
Benign mixed epithelial and stromal tumor of the kidney with inferior vena cava tumor thrombus: A rare case report and review of literature
Authors: Zhang Chi , Li Xiaofei , Mo Chengqiang , Peng Zhenpeng , Yang Ruilin , Tang Yiming , Zhang Yuanyuan , Wu Rongpei
Published: April 2017

Mixed epithelial and stromal tumor of the kidney (MESTK) is a rare renal tumor composed of epithelial and stromal cells. In this study, we report a rare case of MESTK, which was pathologically benign but complicated with renal vein and inferior vena cava tumor thrombus. The 50-year-old female patient was admitted to hospital for a mass on the left kidney. Computed tomography showed a 32 mm×18 mm mass with slight delayed enhancement in the left renal sinus, and neoplastic thrombus was detected in left renal vein and inferior vena cava. A preoperative diagnosis of renal leiomyoma was made by needle biopsy and a laparoscopic radical nephrectomy with thrombectomy was performed. Histologically, the tumor and thrombus were composed of proliferative spindle cells and a small amount of tubular structures. Both kinds of the cells were well differentiated with no atypia or mitosis of nuclei. Immunohistochemical staining showed positive for CK, Ki-67 in the tubular cells and desmin, actin, estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors in the spindle cells. Finally, the diagnosis of MESTK was established. No recurrence or metastasis was found in the patient with a followed-up period of 12 months after the surgery. Due to the difficulty in diagnosis of MESTK, documentation with more cases of MESTK is needed to further understand its pathogenesis, biological behavior, preoperative diagnosis and optimal management of patient treatment.
Subinguinal microsurgical varicocelectomy with intraoperative microvascular Doppler ultrasound leads to the pain-free outcome after surgery
Authors: Lv Kun-Long , Zhang Ya-Dong , Zhuang Jin-Tao , Gao Yong , Zhao Liang , Wan Zi , Zhou Ming-Kuan , Yu Jing-Wei , Sun Xiang-Zhou , Zhang Yuan-Yuan , Deng Chun-Hua , Tu Xiang-An
Published: April 2017

OBJECTIVE:

To determine efficacy of intraoperative microvascular Doppler ultrasound in assisting subinguinal microsurgical varicocelectomy for pain relief in the treatment of painful varicoceles, compared to the microsurgery without Doppler ultrasound.

METHODS:

Total 153 patients underwent microsurgical varicocelectomy were randomly allocated to two groups: Groups 1 and 2 included 82 and 71 patients monitored with and without using intraoperative microvascular Doppler ultrasound, respectively. The assessments were compared between two groups, including intraoperative parameters (vessel numbers and operative time) and postoperative outcomes (pain resolution, complications and recurrence).

RESULTS:

The average numbers of internal spermatic veins ligated (13.87±6.43 vs 11.72±5.66) and arteries preserved (1.96±0.87 vs 1.73±0.86) were significantly greater in Group 1 with Doppler ultrasound. Precisely, the smaller size of the internal spermatic veins was ligated and the more encircled arteries were also preserved in Group 1. In two groups with and without using Doppler ultrasound, 56 (68.3%) and 36 (50.7%) patients experienced a complete resolution of pain, 21 (25.6%) and 29 (40.9%) patients experienced partial resolution, whereas 5 (6.1%) and 6 (8.5%) patients experienced no change in the chronic pain, respectively. Thus, patients in Group 1 had a better outcome in chronic pain resolution ( P = 0.033). The operative time, complications and recurrence rate were not different between the two groups.

CONCLUSIONS:

Subinguinal microsurgical varicocelectomy is an effective method to treat painful varicoceles. With the assistance of Doppler Ultrasound monitoring, greater numbers of vessels were identified and a better outcome of pain resolution was achieved.
Editorial Vol.7(1)
Authors: Talukder Md Humayun Kabir , Lasker Shamima Parvin
Published: April 2017

Abstract not availableBangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.7(1) 2016: 1
Editorial Vol.8(1)
Authors: Talukder Md Humayun Kabir , Lasker Shamima Parvin
Published: April 2017

Abstract not availableBangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.8(1) 2017: 1
Competency based internship training programme in undergraduate dental education in Bangladesh: Clinical teachers and intern doctors' perception
Authors: Hossin Md Immam , Faruque Mohammad , Talukder Md Humayun Kabir , Ahmad Md Rasel , Harun Md Abdullah Al , Chowdhury Dipak Kumar Paul
Published: April 2017

Background: For the first 20 years or so after formal education in dentistry commenced at Glasgow in 1879, the manner of learning technical and clinical procedures was little different from what it had been since immemorial. In other words dental students learned by watching others until it was felt that they could be trusted to perform the procedure themselves.Rationale: The intern year is the first level of hands-on training in dentistry and is an essential step in every dental surgeon's career. Opportunity to apply, consolidate and expand one's clinical knowledge, skills and also progressively increase one's responsibility for providing safe, high-quality patient care. Opportunity to develop overall patient management skill especially for the general dental practitioner. The intern year should provide a balance between education, training and clinical responsibility, enabling interns to develop the professional and personal competencies that result in good patient care and provide a foundation for lifelong learning.Objectives: The present study was undertaken to identify the Competency based internship training programme in undergraduate dental education in Bangladesh: Clinical teachers and intern doctors' perceptionMethods: This descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted in six public and private dental colleges of Bangladesh. A semi-structured questionnaire based on 5-point Likert scale was used to collect the clinical teachers and inter doctors' perceptions. The semi-structured questionnaire was prepared on the basis of logbook based internship training programme. Before administering the questionnaires to the respondents the investigator gave them an introductory idea about the purpose of the research.Results: competencies acquired by the intern doctors were satisfactory but some problematic areas such as less duration of training period, no community placement, availability of training aid, lack of supervision as well as feedback etc were highlighted which interfered in achieving their satisfaction on their competencies.Conclusion: To ensure excellence in all aspects of internship training programme, it can be concluded that intern doctors must need to acquire sufficient competencies in most of the clinical areas for their daily practice. There are many areas for further improvement through evaluating and developing the internship training programme as well as the logbook and strengthening the clinical environment in the institutes.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.8(1) 2017: 9-13
Color Vision in Color Display Night Vision Goggles
Authors: Liggins Eric P. , Serle William P.
Published: April 2017

INTRODUCTION: Aircrew viewing eyepiece-injected symbology on color display night vision goggles (CDNVGs) are performing a visual task involving color under highly unnatural viewing conditions. Their performance in discriminating different colors and responding to color cues is
unknown.METHODS: Experimental laboratory measurements of 1) color discrimination and 2) visual search performance are reported under adaptation conditions representative of a CDNVG. Color discrimination was measured using a two-alternative forced choice (2AFC) paradigm that probes
color space uniformly around a white point. Search times in the presence of different degrees of clutter (distractors in the scene) are measured for different potential symbology colors.RESULTS: The discrimination data support previous data suggesting that discrimination is best
for colors close to the adapting point in color space (P43 phosphor in this case). There were highly significant effects of background adaptation (white or green) and test color. The search time data show that saturated colors with the greatest chromatic contrast with respect to the background
lead to the shortest search times, associated with the greatest saliency. Search times for the green background were around 150 ms longer than for the white. Desaturated colors, along with those close to a typical CDNVG display phosphor in color space, should be avoided by CDNVG designers
if the greatest conspicuity of symbology is desired.DISCUSSION: The results can be used by CDNVG symbology designers to optimize aircrew performance subject to wider constraints arising from the way color is used in the existing conventional cockpit instruments and displays.Liggins
EP, Serle WP. Color vision in color display night vision goggles. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2017; 88(5):448–456.
Benign Episodic Unilateral Mydriasis in a Flight Nurse
Authors: Schiemer Anthony
Published: April 2017

BACKGROUND: Benign episodic unilateral mydriasis is one cause of anisocoria. This phenomenon is thought to be related to an imbalance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. There is a documented association with migraines, but asymptomatic cases have also
been reported. A challenge with all cases is the level of investigation required to exclude more sinister causes of nervous system dysfunction. In a dynamic flight environment, additional considerations need to be made, such as varying light levels and use of night vision devices.CASE
REPORT: A 27-yr-old woman on deployment to Afghanistan as a flight nurse presented to the role one clinic with right-sided mydriasis. The patient denied headache or any history of migraines. A dilated right pupil that was reactive to light was found on exam. Symptoms and exam findings
resolved shortly after initial presentation. We consulted an ophthalmologist who requested patient transfer for review. He made a diagnosis of benign episodic unilateral mydriasis.DISCUSSION: There are a variety of causes for anisocoria. A thorough history and examination are required
to avoid unnecessary investigations that may not be locally available in the more austere deployed military settings. From an operational perspective, the decision needs to be made regarding the maintenance of flight status. Consideration needs to be given to patient care capability when treating
a flight nurse. In cases of rapid resolution such as this, removal from operational status is not reasonable should a clinician be confident of the diagnosis.Schiemer A. Benign episodic unilateral mydriasis in a flight nurse. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2017; 88(5):500–502.
Oxidation Products of Ester-Based Oils with and without Antioxidants Identified by Stable Isotope Labelling and Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Frauscher Marcella , Besser Charlotte , Allmaier Günter , Dörr Nicole
Published: April 2017

As lubricants with a high thermo-oxidative stability such as synthetic esters are gaining more importance in the lubricant market, a detailed knowledge regarding their oxidative degradation behaviour is of high importance. In order to reveal their degradation products and processes, a novel approach combining artificial alteration, isotope labelling based on oxidation with 16O2 and 18O2, and mass spectrometry (MS), was applied to a bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate base oil. The degradation products such as 2-ethylhexanol and its monoesters with short-chain fatty acids pinpointed the C–O ester bond as the site prone to oxidative attack, allowing the collection of information about the oxidation mechanisms. Furthermore, the influence of the antioxidant (AO) 4,4′-methylene-bis(2,6-di-tert-butylphenol) as an additive on the oxidation behaviour and resulting products was studied: blends containing AO showed a remarkably higher resistance against oxidation. However, similar degradation products were obtained after AO depletion and without AO. AO cleavage occurred at the carbon atom that bridges the phenols to give 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone and 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid. By applying the isotope labelling approach, sites of preferential oxidative cleavage and hence differentiation of the origin of oxygen atoms—either from the atmosphere or from base oil components—can be unambiguously related in oxygen-containing base oils, as well as in blends with additives.
Learning-Based Optimal Desired Compensation Adaptive Robust Control for a Flexure-Based Micro-Motion Manipulator
Authors: Jia Shi , Jiang Yao , Li Tiemin , Du Yunsong
Published: April 2017

Flexure-based micro-motion mechanisms activated by piezoelectric actuators have a wide range of applications in modern precision industry, due to their inherent merits. However, system performance is negatively affected by model uncertainty, disturbance and uncertain nonlinearity, such as the cross-coupling effect and the hysteresis of the actuator. This paper presents an integrated learning-based optimal desired compensation adaptive robust control (LODCARC) methodology for a flexure-based parallel micro-motion manipulator. The proposed LODCARC optimizes the reference trajectory used in the desired compensation adaptive robust control (DCARC) by iterative learning control (ILC), which can greatly compensate for the effect of repetitive disturbance and uncertainty. The proposed control approach was tested on the flexure-based micro-motion manipulator, with the comparative results of high-speed tracking experiments verifying that the proposed LODCARC controller can achieve excellent tracking and contouring performances with parametric adaption and disturbance robustness. Furthermore, the iterative reference optimization can effectively accommodate the effects of unmodeled repetitive uncertainty from the micro-motion system. This study provides a practical and effective technique for the flexure-based micro-motion manipulator to achieve high-precision motion.
Nobel Symposium on Free Electron Laser Research
Authors: Larsson Mats
Published: April 2017

This meeting report describes the Nobel Symposium on Free Electron Laser Research, which was organized in Sigtuna, Sweden, 14–18 June 2015.
A New Type of Haze? The December 2015 Purple (Magenta) Haze Event in Nanjing, China
Authors: Liu Duanyang , Liu Xuejun , Wang Hongbin , Li Yi , Kang Zhiming , Cao Lu , Yu Xingna , Chen Hao
Published: April 2017

A special and unusual purple (magenta) haze episode was observed in Nanjing, China, at 17:00 on 22 December 2015. Many local and national news outlets reported this event. Based on an analysis of the pollution features and meteorological factors, including boundary layer characteristics, we concluded that this haze event was similar in most respects to other local haze episodes. We discuss the reasons and the possibilities about this rare color haze at the end of the paper. One way to attain a combination of blue and red light is to have the green wavelengths selectively absorbed, and this seems unlikely for typical atmospheric constituents. Another way involves pollution gases or particles together with small liquid-water drops, which need further confirmation. A third possibility is that the combination of transmitted red light from the sun and scattered blue light from above could produce a purple/magenta color in the sky. In general, further studies are required to assess the physical, chemical, and optical features of this purple haze in order to explain and predict this phenomenon in the future.