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PERENCANAAN BREAKWATER SEBAGAI PELINDUNG PANTAI DI HILIR SUNGAI CILIWUNG
Authors: Azmi Rizky Faisal , Ariyani Dwi
Published: September 2023

Pantai  adalah batas tempat bertemunya laut dan daratan pada saat  pasang tertinggi. Dari perspektif negara, pantai memainkan peran penting dalam menentukan batas laut negara dan melindungi sumber daya laut. Daerah pesisir dapat tererosi, menyebabkan garis pantai menyusut  ke daratan dan menimbulkan beberapa masalah serius bagi masyarakat dan biota laut yang tinggal di sepanjang pantai. Pantai di kawasan Ancol mengalami proses erosi pantai yang sangat tinggi karena faktor alam (abrasi) dan faktor antropologis (penggarapan kembali). Keadaan akhir erosi pantai di kawasan Ancol  menggunakan analisis citra Google Earth. Perubahan luas lahan dihitung melalui  interpretasi visual  menggunakan teknik screen digitizing. Aplikasi yang digunakan adalah Google Earth dan ArcGIS. Dalam studi ini kami meninjau struktur tahan gelombang yang  ada. Salah satu cara untuk menguranginya adalah dengan  membangun dinding penahan dermaga itu sendiri tujuannya untuk mengurangi tingkat keausan wilayah yang lebih tinggi. Dari hasil studi didapatkan 2 alternatif bentuk breakwater yang direncanakan yaitu tetrapod dan dinding penahan sisi miring, dari hasil analisa perhitungan didapatkan tinggi breakwater tetrapod yaitu 1.0146 m dan tinggi breakwater sisi miring 2,55 m.
RESOURCE MELLIFEROUS-POLLENIFEROUS ROLE OF INVASIVE PLANTS IN RUSSIA
Authors: KURMANOV R. G.
Published: September 2023

The resource melliferous-polleniferous potential of Russian invasive plant species was studied on the basis of the results of melissopalynological (pollen) analysis. The study of the pollen composition of 2121 honey samples from 70 Russian regions made it possible to diagnose the pollen of 26 invasive plants in their composition, 13 of which were resource plants. In the European part of Russia, important melliferous plants were Robinia pseudoacacia L., Gleditsia triacanthos L., Amorpha fruticosa L., Solidago canadensis L., and Ailanthus altissima (Miller) Swingle. Monofloral honey types from these invasive species were obtained mainly in the southern regions. In Siberia, Centaurea scabiosa L., C. jacea L., Echium vulgare L., and Co nium maculatum L. were of resource importance. Monofloral greater and brown knapweed, viper`s bugloss and wild hemlock honey types were found mainly in the regions of Western Siberia. In the Far East, sources of monofloral honey were Nonea rossica Steven and Amoria hybrida (L.) C. Presl. The species Lupinus polyphyllus Lindll. and species of the genus Ambrosia were classified as important Russian polleniferous plants.
ADAPTATION OF ANADARA KAGOSHIMENSIS (TOKUNAGA, 1906) TO HYPO- AND HYPEROSMOTIC ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: HEMOCYTE RESPONSE
Authors: KUKHAREVA T. A. , RYCHKOVA V. N. , SOLDATOV A. A. , ANDREYEVA A. Yu. , KLADCHENKO E. S.
Published: September 2023

Anadara kagoshimensis (Tokunaga, 1906) is an invasive species that has successfully colonized the waters of the Black Sea and the sea of Azov, despite the significantly lower salinity level of these waters in comparison with the native region. The morphological and morphometric characteristics of bivalve mollusk A. kagoshimensis erythrocytes were analyzed by light microscopy during adaptation to hypo- and hyperosmotic experimental conditions. The control group of mollusks was kept at 18‰ salinity. Experimental groups were acclimated to 8, 14, 35 and 45‰ salinity. A decrease of salinity was achieved by diluting seawater with distilled water at a rate of 1.5±0.5‰ per day. Sea salt was added to each aquarium to increase salinity. Salinity was increased at a rate of 2.5±0.5‰ per day. Exposure period was 2 days. It has been shown that the salinity range of 14-35‰ is natural for ark clam. No significant changes in cell morphology were observed under these conditions. At the same time, environmental salinity levels of 8 and 45‰ caused obvious stress: cellular anomalies appeared, and the linear characteristics of erythrocytes were changed. However, cell lysis did not occur, the values of the specific surface area and nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio did not change. The results of the present work indicate the ability of the arc clam to exist for some time in regions with extremely low and high salinity of the aquatic environment.
ABOUT THE FACT OF FINGING OF BUCKTHORN FLY - RHAGOLETIS BATAVA OBSCURIOSA KOL. ON THE TERRITORY OF IVANOVO REGION
Authors: BARINOV S. N. , BARINOVA M. O.
Published: September 2023

The paper presents an overview of the fact of the revelation of the buckthorn fly - Rhagoletis batava obscuriosa Kol. on the territory of Ivanovo region, which since 2018 has been recorded in wild populations, and since 2022 in garden plantings of buckthorn buckthorn Hippophae rhamnoides (L., 1753). This species poses a threat to the effective cultivation of buckthorn in the region.
SIZE AND WEIGHT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BIVALVE MOLLUSC ANADARA KAGOSHIMENSIS (TOKUNAGA, 1906) - THE ALIEN SPECIES IN THE SEA OF AZOV
Authors: DIKAREVA J. D. , RYABUSHKO V. I.
Published: September 2023

For the first time the research focuses on studying the size and weight characteristics of the alien species in the Sea of Azov - bivalve mollusc Anadara kagoshimensis (Tokunaga, 1906). The relationship between allometric parameters of the mollusc (size and weight) were approximated by the power function. The maximal coefficient of determination is found for the power dependence of the total weight of the anadara on the width of the shell, with minimum coefficient of determination depending on the height of the shell. The maximum coefficient of determination is obtained for the power dependence of the raw weight of soft tissues of anadara on the length of its shell, with the minimum coefficient of determination depending on the width of the shell. The ratio of dry and raw weight of soft tissues is 0.16. Under comparison of the different environmental areas of anadara in the Black, Aenean seas and the Sea of Azov, the hatchery housing of mollusks in waters with moderate salinity is found to be the most favorable condition for their maximal growth.
FORMATION OF THE RANGES OF INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF ALTAI: RESULTS OF THE CENTENNIAL NATURALIZATION
Authors: ZYKOVA E. Yu.
Published: September 2023

Currently, 10-15% of invasive plant species are recorded in alien floras of all inhabited regions of the world, and their proportion is constantly growing. A particular problem is naturalization of alien species in the regions with high levels of endemism and species diversity, such as the Republic of Altai. We have been studying the alien flora of the Republic of Altai since the beginning of the 21st century. The ranges of 67 invasive species belonging to 57 genera and 20 families have been identified. Most of the species have been known on the territory of the Republic of Altai since the 20th century, 10 species have penetrated here in the 21st century. The main method of penetration (vector) is accidental introduction. In all areas, at least singly, there are 5 species: Amaranthus retroflexus, Bunias orientalis, Matricaria discoidea, Melilotus officinalis, Tripleurospermum inodorum . The orographic and climatic features of the area predetermine a greater susceptibility to invasions for the northern regions and a lesser one for the southeastern regions. Eighteen species are distributed only in the northern regions. Almost all species are found in Gorno-Altaisk and Mayma district, the least number of species - in Kosh-Agach district, which is characterized by the most severe climatic conditions. Thirty five species are invasive in Siberia, 11 species are among the hundred most aggressive species in Russia. Based on our own long-term research, taking into account the analysis of available publications and stock materials (Herbarium of the Central Siberian Botanical Garden of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Gorno-Altai State University), as well as other available data (iNaturalist, GBIF), maps of the ranges of invasive plants of the Republic of Altai were compiled. For each species, all known localities are given, indicating administrative regions, settlements, river valleys, etc., the time of discovery is noted, and links to the source are indicated.
Dental Health Educational: Media Videos and Animated Videos on Increasing Dental and Oral Health Maintenance Behavior
Authors: Suwarsono Suwarsono , Safitri Lilis Ayu , Sunarjo Lanny
Published: September 2023

Dental health education in children is an effort that can emotionally eliminate fear, want to observe, and foster curiosity so that children physically perform activities that are demonstrated for their health. The selection of dental health education media must be considered in detail and carefully so that the media displayed can have an effect on increasing children's behavior in maintaining oral health. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in the effectiveness of dental health education with dental health education video media and animated videos on improving the oral health maintenance behavior of 4-5 grade students of Brebes 14 State Elementary School. Research Methods Quasi experimental with pre and post-test design with Two Group Design. The sample used in this study was 60 students of Brebes 14 State Elementary School with purposive sampling technique. Data analysis using univariate and bivariate analysis, namely the Wilcoxon test to prove whether there is a change in oral health maintenance behavior before and after being given dental health education and the Mann-Whitney test to determine the effectiveness of the two dental health education media. The results of the Wilcoxon test showed that the average value of dental health maintenance behavior with dental health education video media was 47.3. Dental health maintenance behavior with animated video media is 43.9. And the Mann-Whitney test results show significant results p-value = 0.000 <0.05. It can be concluded that dental health education with dental health education video media is more effective in improving oral health maintenance behavior compared to using animated video media with a p-value <0.05.
Dental story sticker media as an effort to increase dental and oral health knowledge of elementary school students
Authors: Putri Aulia Salsabila , Widyastuti Tri , Putri Rr. Megananda Hiranya , Heriyanto Yonan
Published: September 2023

Introduction: The results of the National Basic Health Research 2018, as many as 57.6% of Indonesia's population has oral dental problems and only 10.2% do Get the services of a dentist. The health education given to the community, including for children, is usually implemented using various preventive and promotional measures. Giving Education can be one way to increase knowledge prevent dental and oral health problems. Media Dental Story Sticker is a tool that can be used for education dental health. Dental Story Sticker is a media for dental and oral health in its presentation using stickers that can be removed and installed back and apply the storytelling method as an extension method where the instructor talks about the counseling material related to dental and oral health. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of dental health education using dental media story stickers on dental health knowledge of second grade elementary school students. Methods: Using the analytic research method with a pre-experimental research design with a one group pretest-posttest design. Samples were taken using total sampling with a total of 34 people. Research analysis used the Wilcoxon Results test: The results showed that children's knowledge of maintaining oral hygiene before Dental Health Education was carried out using dental story sticker media, namely 22 children (64.7%), while after Dental Health Education was carried out using dental story sticker media, all respondents (100%) have knowledge in a good category with a p value = 0.000 (p <0.05). This means that there is a dental influence health education using dental story sticker media. Conclusion: It can be concluded that dental story sticker media as a dental health education media has an influence on the level of dental and oral health knowledge.
Fracturas vertebrales osteoporóticas en un hospital de tercer nivel
Authors: García-Henao Laura María , Erazo-Criollo Héctor Mauricio , Castro-Osorio Edgar Eduardo , Arango-Gómez Fernando
Published: September 2023

Objetivo: describir las características clínicas y paraclínicas de los pacientes con fractura vertebral osteoporótica en un hospital universitario de tercer nivel de Manizales, entre enero de 2018 y enero de 2022.
Diseño: se realizó un estudio observacional, transversal, de tipo descriptivo.
Pacientes: pacientes con fracturas vertebrales evidenciadas en imágenes diagnósticas.
Mediciones: se evaluaron las características clínicas, sociodemográficas, resultados clínicos y estudios paraclínicos al ingreso.
Resultados: se identificaron 174 pacientes, 68.2% de sexo femenino, 89.4% con comorbilidad alta (puntuación mayor a tres según el índice de Charlson), 54.6% con malnutrición, 60.1% con polifarmacia y 85.4% con consumo inadecuado de lácteos. En la mitad de los casos la fractura vertebral fue severa (disminución de la altura del cuerpo vertebral ≥40% según Genant), 19.8% tenían fractura previa y 15.1% recibía terapia farmacológica para osteoporosis. En cuanto al perfil óseo con hallazgos de valores disminuidos de albúmina y vitamina D con PTH elevada.
Conclusiones: dos terceras partes de los pacientes con fracturas vertebrales osteoporóticas son de sexo femenino, con alta comorbilidad y malnutrición. La mayoría no recibían tratamiento farmacológico para osteoporosis.
Mosquito Species Breeding in Ground Pools and Artificial Containers in Ajana, Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: AMUSAN A.A.S , MAFIANA C.F. , IDOWU A.B. , OLATUNDE G.O.
Published: September 2023

During the 12 month period from August 2001 to July 2002, observations were carried out on the mosquito breeding that occurred in ground pools and a four types of test water containers – plastic, Aluminium, calabash and bamboo stumps placed in various locations in a rice field and within a village Ajana-Liyebi, Obafemi-Owode Local Government area, Ogun State, Nigeria. Eight mosquito specie were encountered in ground pools within the village and the rice field namely, Anopheles gambiae, n. moucheti, An. nili, An. subpictus, Aedes aegypti, Culex tigripes, Eretmapodites chrysogaster and Coquilledtidia fuscopennata. In the test containers 29 species of mosquitoes were encountered namely: Aedes africanus, Ae. aegypti, Ae. domesticus, Ae. albopictus, Ae. unilineatus, Ae. vittatus, Ae. taylori, Ae. kunmi, Ae. simulans, Ae. uteocephalus, Ae. metallicus Ae. hirsutus, Ae. simpsoni, Ae. longipaipis, ex. p. quiquefasciatus, Cx. dutoni, Cx. tellesila, Cx. tigripes. An. arabiensis, An. funestus, An. macultpennts, An. subpictus, Taeniorhyncus brevipalpis, Eretampodites chrysogaster, E. oedipus, Coquilletidia fuscopennata, Coq. mettalica, Mansonia africana and M. uniformis. In the ground pools, An. gambiae was the most abundant constituting 38.33% of the larvae encountered and appearing in 96.0% of the positive dips. Aedes aegypti was the most abundant in the test containers (29.57%) followed by M africana .10.10%) and Aedes simpsoni (9.45%). Calabash container harboured the highest number of larvae (36.0%) followed by bamboo stumps (24.2%) plastic ‘container 123.0%) Aluminium container harboured the least number of larvae (16.8%). No significant difference was observed in the total number of larvae collected in the different sites P > 0.05, however the number of larvae collected from the different containers was significantly different P < 0.05.
Influence of Initial Pest Density on the Survival and Development of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in Broken grains of Three Physiological types of Pearl Millet and Nine Cultivars of Wet Season Sorghum
Authors: LALE N.E.S. , SASTAWA B.M.
Published: September 2023

The effects of three pest densities (5, 10 and 155 pairs of adult beetles/5 g of broken grains) on the survival and development of rust-red flour beetle (Trtbolium castaneum) using cereal diets processed from three physiologically different millets and nine sorghum cultivars were assessed under tropical storage conditions. The maiwa millet diet was the most preferred both for survival and progeny development of T. castaneum in comparison with dauro and gero millets. The proportion of adult beetles that died and the mean number of larval and adult progeny that developed on a maiwa diet were 30.8% and 52.3, respectively. Comparable figures for dauro and gero millets were, 37.4% and 49.0, and 48.1% and 25.7, respectively. The initial pest density of 30 adult beetles/5 g of broken grains significantly suppressed progeny development in millet in comparison with development at pest density of 10 or 20 adult beetles/5 g of broken grains. The mean numbers of T. castaneum progeny that developed at the pest densities of 10, 20 and 30 adult beetles/5 g of broken millet grains were 44.4, 44.3 and 3g,4·, respectively. In sorghum, the proportion of T. castaneum adults that died (46.5%) was significantly higher in broken grains of Chakalari-red than in those of any of the other cultivars except Janna-jos. Mortality of adult flour beetles was lowest (15.9%) in broken grains of Jigari-red. Mean number of T. castaneum progeny that developed in broken sorghum grains ranged, on average, from 34.0 in Tumbuna-fadama to 43.7 in Chakalari-red. In contrast, progeny development in sorghum increased significantly with increasing initial pest density being 29.3, 39.4 and 48.5 at pest densities of 10, 20 and 30 adult beetles/5 g of broken grains, respectively.
Effects of some Food Plants on the Growth, Development and Fecundity of Zonocerus variegatus (L)
Authors: IDOWU A.B. , SONDE O.A.
Published: September 2023

The performance of the variegated grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus (L) fed on different food plants namely: cassava (Manihot esculenta), pawpaw (Carica papaya) and acalypha (Acalypha wilkesiana) and mixtures of these plants (mixed diets) from 5th nymphal instar to adult were investigated. Survivorship and longevity of nymphs and the reproductive performance of adult Zonocerus was greater and better for insect fed on cassava and mixed diets, as compared to those fed only on Acalypha and pawpaw. Adults emerged between the 5th-16th week in cages containing 5th instars fed on cassava and mixed diets, and between 7-23 weeks for those fed on acalypha and pawpaw. There were significant differences in the measurments of the body parameters of insects fed on the four different food plants (ANOVA P =0.05). Ranking was Cassava>Mixture>pawpaw>Acalyhpa. Sex had no significant effect on the measurement of body parameters irrespective of the food plants (ANOVA P >0.05). Feeding assay showed that cassava was the most preferred and most consumed food plant. This had a corresponding effect on the weight gained by the insects. The results of the proximate analysis showed significant differences in the dry matter, crude protein and fat content of Z. variegatus fed on the different food plants (ANOVA P> 0.05) . A positive correlation existed between the body weight and protein and fat content of Z. variegatus fed on the different food plants (R=0.99).
Comparative Studies on Insect Pests of Cocoa Beans in Farm and Town Storage Sites and Insecticide Tolerance in the Major Pest, Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton)
Authors: ODEYEMI O.O. , ADEYERA A.O. , ASHAMO. M.O.
Published: September 2023

A survey was conducted to study the insect pests of dried cocoa beans in farm and town storage sites in Ondo State, South West, Nigeria. Also a glass-vial bioassay was used in estimating tolerance to insecticide in adult Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton), the major moth pest found in the storage sites. Laboratory reared C. cephalonica were compared with first filial generation of the moths collected from farm and town storage sites in which control with insecticides has been inadequate. Investigations revealed that hygiene practices and storage of cocoa beans improved in the town storage sites than in the farm sites. There were significant differences (P<O.005, Ll-test) in insect populations at both sites. C. cephalonica was prominent at the storage sites. Ahasverus advena (Walts) was present in the farm sites but absent in the town sites thereby indicating high moisture content in the cocoa beans at the farm level. Mouldiness in cocoa beans was moderate at the farm and town sites in the dry season while there was an increase in the wet season. Significant differences (P<0.05) in resistance among adult C. cephalonica were found among town, farm and laboratory reared groups using the insecticide, pirimiphosmethyl, Adult moths from the laboratory culture were least tolerant while those from town storage sites were the most tolerant species.
Comparative Efficacies of Different Bed net Fabrics Impregnated with Permethrin Against Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus Say. Part I – Knockdown/Mortalities on Different Netting Fabrics
Authors: MOLTA N.B. , DAVID P.S. , ONYEKA J.O.A.
Published: September 2023

The efficacies of permethrin-impregnated cotton, nylon and polyethylene fabrics were assessed against Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus Say in the laboratory in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. Adult females were exposed to treated surfaces of these common bed-net fabrics in standard exposure tubes of the World Health Organization (WHO). Knockdown (KD) and mortalities of the mosquitoes, recorded at 5 minutes intervals over a total exposure period of 60 minutes, commenced rapidly within the first 5 minutes of exposure. The overall responses are represented by the following regression equations: a) cotton, y= 5.81x -2.03; b) nylon, y= 5.97x – 2.17 and c) polyethylene, y= 6.l1x – 2,5l. From these equations, the time taken to knock down 50% of the mosquitoes (i.e. KDT5o) are estimated to be 16 minutes 12 seconds for cotton; 15 minutes 53 seconds for nylon and 17 minutes for polyethylene. However, there were no significant differences (X2 =0.040, df= 2, p> 0.05) between the KDTso values obtained with the different netting fabrics. These results suggest that the different fabrics are essentially similar in efficacy and could be used interchangeably in the impregnated bed-nets intervention programme at least against Cx. quinquefasciatus.
Preliminary Study of Arthropod species Development and Succession on Carrion in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: EKANEM MFON S. , USUA EFANGA J
Published: September 2023

Arthropod succession in rabbit carrion was determined within 7 and 8 days during the dry and wet seasons respectively of 2000, in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. During this period arthropods belonging to the following Classes, Orders, and Families were taken: Insecta: Diptera: Calliphoridae, Muscidae, Otitidae, Syrphidae, Drosophilidae, Phoridae, Fanniidae, Ulidiidae, Sarcophagidae, Longhaeidae, Pipunculidae and Chloropidae. Others were Anthomyiidae, Bibionidae Platystomatidae; Coleoptera: Silphidae, Dystidae, Staphylinidae, Scarabaeidae, Carabidae, Anobiidae, Scydmaenidae, Dermestidae, Histeridae, Elateridae, Lyctidae, Cerambycidae; and also included Chrysomphalidae: Hymenoptera: Formicidae, Braconidae, Mutillidae, Vespidae; Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae, Lygaeidae, Pentatomidae, Reduviidae, Gelatrocoridae, Nepidae, Aphrophoridae; Neuroptera: Chrysopidae: Lepidoptera: Pieridae, NymphaJidae: Isoptera: Macrotermes; Orthoptera: Grylloblattidae, Gryllidae; Dictyoptera: Blattidae, Mantidae: Diplopoda: Juliforma: Chilopoda: Scutigeromorpha and Crustacea: Isopoda. Four decomposition stages: fresh, bloated, decay, and dry were observed. Calliphorids oviposited, eggs and sarcophagids gave birth to larvae during the fresh stage. Larvae of calliphorids were abundant in the bloated stage. Their feeding activities quickly broke open the carrion and terminated the bloated stage. The decay stage was marked by increased arthropod species richness. The coleopterans arrived mainly during the decay stage and peaked in species richness during the dry stage. Some coleopterans and ants preyed on dipterous eggs and larvae as well as on other insects, while others fed on carrion material. The ants came in very large numbers right from day one and remained till exhaustion of the resource. The dry stage was marked with increased numbers of coleopterans, ants and muscids. with the exhaustion of the resource, there was a decrease in species richness followed by dispersal, from the site. Four ecological categories of arthropods, necrophages, predators, omni vores, and incidentals were observed. Several other insect groups and all the other arthropods were incidentals.
ALK Gene Rearrangement Screened by Immunohistochemistry and FISH in Non-Small Cell Bronchopulmonary Cancer (NSCLC) in Senegalese Subjects
Authors: Ndiaga Diop , V Gueye M. , O Faye, , I Ngom, A. , M Sy, , S Diallo, A. , D Gueye, F. , D Diallo, A. , A Ndiadé, , M Dieng, , I Thiam,
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Bronchopulmonary cancer is a worldwide scourge. In Senegal, the prevalence is 3.8%. The main objective of this work is to study ALK gene rearrangement, by immunohistochemistry and FISH, to propose a more targeted therapy to our patients. Patients and Methods: A multicenter, cross-sectional, descriptive, prospective study between 2018 and 2020 of bronchopulmonary cancer cases. Histology, immunohistochemistry, and FISH were performed. Results/Discussion: The mean age of patients was 60.29 ± 6.7 years. Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) predominated (92% of patients). In NSCLC, adenocarcinoma was the most frequent histological entity (34.2%). The ALK-antibody was searched in all NSCLC. Immunohistochemistry, confirmed by FISH, yielded positive results for ALK expression in 4.5% of cases. The majority of ALK-positive patients were male (66.6%) and non-smokers (66%). Significant associations between ALK gene rearrangement and histological type, notably adenocarcinoma (p=0.001) and squamous cell carcinoma (p=0.002), were found. Age (p=0.5), gender (p=0.4), and smoking (p=0.4) were not significantly associated with ALK rearrangement. Despite the relatively low incidence, ALK rearrangement should be routinely investigated in NSCLC, particularly in patients with adenocarcinoma. The discovery of the molecular anomaly should lead to the prescription of targeted therapies with tyrosine kinase inhibitors, which will considerably improve our patients' survival. Conclusion: IHC analysis confirmed by FISH yielded positive results for ALK expression in 4.5% of patients. Progress in understanding oncogenesis has led to the development of targeted therapies. Therefore, the prescription of these drugs is conditioned by the presence of the target molecular anomaly, which must be routinely sought in our patients.
Viability of Anaerobic Bacteria in Dental Sub-Gingival Calculus and Its Minerlization – An Observational Microbiological Study
Authors: Bhosale Richa , Moolya Nikesh N. , Rajhans Nilima , Daule Nilima , Lawande Asawari , Ujgare Sayli , Arekar Ashlesha , Landge Yogita
Published: September 2023

Background: Dental calculus, a mineralized product of plaque, remains ignored and is considered as a fossilized remnant of minor significance. Dental plaque is still considered as the main culprit in etiopathogenesis of periodontal disease. Several studies suggest that calculus has a porous and spongy nature because of which it may act as a reservoir for endotoxins and bacterial antibodies. However, the viability of bacteria in sub gingival calculus and its role in the pathogenesis and disease progression still remains a mystery. The present study aims to investigate the viability of bacteria within sub-gingival calculus and to assess the degree of mineralization of dental calculus and the variation of viable micro flora corresponding to the extent of mineralization. Materials and Methods: Eighteen samples of sub gingival calculus were harvested from patients with chronic inflammatory periodontal disease. The samples were divided into two groups, Group 1 (non-irradiated) and Group 2 (samples exposed to UV radiation) and Group 3 (samples assessed for mineralization). Group 1 and 2 samples were utilized for anaerobic culture to detect the presence of anaerobic bacteria. Group 3 samples were crushed in a Universal testing machine and mineralization was assessed according to the force required for crushing. Results: All study specimens showed positive bacterial growth under anaerobic conditions. The bacterial cultures revealed decrease in the bacterial count in Group 2 i.e. Irradiated group (I) when compared with Group 1 i.e. Non-irradiated group (NI). The results obtained from computerized Universal Testing Machine showcased varying values required to crush the sub-gingival calculus samples suggesting variation in mineralization of each sample. The correlation between mineralization and viable anaerobic bacterial count revealed an inverse relation. Conclusion: Sub-gingival calculus plays a key role in harbouring pathogenic anaerobic bacteria, owing to its porous ....
The Procurement Law in the Middle East
Authors: Modaffari Fortunata Giada
Published: September 2023

This article aims to compare the different facets that emerged from an analysis of the Codes of Public Contracts present and effective in the Middle East. Specifically, the article below analyzes the proper meaning of the Public Procurement Code and its use, as well as the innovations introduced in recent years, especially in light of the public tenders called in some countries of the Middle East. In addition to a temporal excursus on the legal changes introduced in this public sphere, the document analyzes some of the fundamental Procurement Law of the Middle East starting from the one structured in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to then arrive at the latest and more modern New Government Tender and Procurement Law (GTPL) in Saudi Arabia, which has currently attracted the attention of many legal analysts.
Efficacy of Endoscopic Biliary Drainage in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Authors: Borahma Mohamed , Benour Emna , Chabib Fatima Zahra , Irambona Aimé-Parfait , Benelbarhdadi Imane , Ajana Fatima Zahra
Published: September 2023

Introduction: The incidence of pancreatic cancer has increased in recent years. Pancreatic cancer accounts for 2.9% of all cancers in our registry. Biliary drainage is frequently required and is mainly indicated in cases of cholangitis and/or hyperbilirubinemia. Our work aimed to evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic biliary drainage in pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between May 2019 and October2021 and included all patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma, who underwent endoscopic biliary drainage. Results: Forty-five patients were enrolled, including 23 males and 22 females with a sex ratio of 1.04. The average age was 61 ± 10.9 years. Seven patients (16%) had a history of diabetes, 7 patients (16%) had a history of smoking, 4 patients (9%) had a history of alcoholism, 27 patients had no history. All patients were presented with cholestatic jaundice and 17 patients (37.7%) with abdominal pain. After morphological evaluation, only 11% of our patients had a resect able tumor and 89% of the patients had an unresectable tumor. Thirty-eight patients (84%) had a metallic biliary stent and seven patients (16%) had a plastic biliary stent. Biliary drainage associated with antibiotic therapy allowed controlling cholangitis in 98% of cases, only one patient (2%) died after drainage from sepsis. The average total bilirubin level before biliary drainage was 19.7 mg/dl and 4.8 mg/dl 2 weeks after drainage (P = 0.51), representing a decrease of 76%. Conclusion: Endoscopic biliary drainage is the gold standard for relieving the obstruction in pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Most of our patients (89%) had an unresectable pancreatic tumor. Drainage was ensured respectively by the metallic stent and plastic stent in 84% and 16% of patients and provided very sufficient biliary drainage with a decrease of 76% of bilirubinemia at 2 weeks post drainage.
Spectrum of Rheumatic Disease in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department in a Tertiary Level Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Chowdhury Md. Arifur Rahman , Islam Md. Jahidul , Alam Md. Aminul , Nuery Nuzhat , Kamruzzaman Mohammed , Sadia Sayma
Published: September 2023

Background: An umbrella term encompassing diseases that damage the joints and/or connective tissue and cause chronic, frequently intermittent discomfort is rheumatism. Rheumatism is a general term that refers to at least 100 distinct diseases and disorders. Given the dearth of research on this subject, the study's goal was to investigate the range of rheumatic disease among patients presenting as outpatients in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation department of a tertiary level hospital. Objective: To evaluate the spectrum of rheumatic disease in a tertiary level hospital in Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department of the DMCH for six months. The study sought to enroll patients who had musculoskeletal problems or systemic symptoms that would indicate rheumatic illness. After meeting the requirements, patients were accepted. Each respondent provided written informed consent, and those who refused to engage in the study or undertake additional research were not included. By conducting a face-to-face interview with the respondents and utilizing a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire, information about the respondents' socio-demographic characteristics, disease duration, clinical symptoms and signs, and investigations report was gathered. Data analysis was done in SPSS-16. Results: Mean age of respondents was 46.36±12.25 years (male= 50±11.68 years and female= 44.19±12.03 years [age range 21-70 years] with 35.7% male and 64.3% female. Around 54.17% of the cases presented with articular symptoms, 43.23% of the patients had degenerative and 10.94% had inflammatory joint diseases. Among the inflammatory arthritis, (38.09%) rheumatoid arthritis and (30.95%) Ankylosing spondylitis was most common whereas (28.92%) lumbar spondylosis and peripheral (28.31%) osteoarthrosis were predominating among non-inflammatory arthritis. Nonspecific back pain was the commonest (60.12%) of specific disorders included in soft tissue rheumatism, followed by (25.77%) adhesive capsulitis of shoulder. Conclusion: Articular disorders both non-inflammatory & Inflammatory, soft tissue rheumatism, disorder of bone and multi-system disorders; these four types of disorder were encountered in this tertiary care hospital.
Contraceptive Use and Its Associated Factors among Women of Reproductive Age in Opu-Nembe, Bayelsa State
Authors: E Fente, A. , W Aduema, , E Oranu, , B Ordinioha, , E. Bunu, M.
Published: September 2023

Contraception usage continues to be an important public health intervention that is hindered in the majority of low- and middle-income nations, including Nigeria, for a variety of reasons. This research aims at determining the contraceptive usage and related factors in Nembe, Bayelsa State. A descriptive survey design was employed to determine usage of contraception and its related factors among women of child bearing age in the local government area.Result showed that out of the total number of respondents (n = 398), 152(38.2%) have used modern contraceptive methods while 246(61.8%) have not. Among the respondents, only 76(19.1%) are currently using modern contraceptives while majority of the participants 322(80.9%) are currently not using any form of contraceptive. 42(10.6%) currently use male condom, 18(4.5%) use oral pills, 8(2.0%) use implants, 7(1.8%) use injectables, 1(0.3%) use IUD while 322(80.9%) use none. 50(12.6%) always use contraceptives, 8(2.0%) occasional use, 18(4.5%) rarely use while 322(80.9%) use none; 57(14.3%) used contraceptives to prevent pregnancy, 32(8.0%) use it to prevent sexually transmitted disease and pregnancy, 14(3.5%) to prevent sexually transmitted disease, 13(3.3%) to ensure child spacing while 282(70.9%) did not state any reason for not using. Binary logistic regression shows that the lower the knowledge of contraceptives, the less likely females of childbearing age will utilize modern contraceptives in Nembe, Bayelsa State and there was a statistically significant relationship between knowledge and usage of modern contraceptives (P = <0.001) at 95% Confidence Interval.The poor use of contraceptives is worrisome and there is therefore urgent need to design and significantly increase social and behavioral modification interventions and strengthen systems to encourage the usage of contraceptives for an improved maternal and child health outcomes amongst other benefits.
On comparison of crack resistance of ceramic shell moulds during solidification and cooling in them of cylindrical and spherical steel castings
Authors: Evstigneev A.I. , Odinokov V.I. , Namokonov A.N. , Chernyshova D.V.
Published: September 2023

The results of a theoretical study of the patterns in change in the stress state of a ceramic shell investment mould according in the process of solidification and cooling of steel castings of a "cylinder" and "ball" types in it are presented.
Medical Expert Endorsement Fails to Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy in U.K. Residents
Authors: Panizza Folco , Ronzani Piero , Martini Carlo , Savadori Lucia , Motterlini Matteo
Published: September 2023

In this report we outline the null findings of a pre-registered experiment on vaccine hesitancy in the United Kingdom. The experiment targeted vaccine misconceptions common among participants by presenting a correction to such claims endorsed by a group of medical experts. The experiment had the aim to increase vaccination intention and actual uptake during the 2021 COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Our results revealed that, contrary to a similar study conducted with Italian residents, our intervention was unsuccessful in changing participants’ attitudes and behaviour towards COVID-19 vaccines. The report concludes with a discussion of the potential reasons for these null findings.
Pauline Scholarship and Jewish-Christian Dialogue
Authors:   , Calnitsky Ed
Published: September 2023

This thesis endeavours to make a contribution to the larger project of mutual understanding within Jewish-Christian dialogue, and in this regard, I address one issue—that of reading Paul within Judaism as a necessary element for advancing Jewish-Christian dialogue. This thesis references representative writings of Pauline scholars—leading proponents of the traditional view of Paul, the New Perspective on Paul, and that of post-New Perspective scholars—to show the relevance of Pauline scholarship to Jewish-Christian dialogue. Although this thesis is not an investigation of the historical Paul, I draw on my background in theology and interfaith dialogue to outline the views of a number of leading Pauline scholars to uncover theological issues in Pauline scholarship in order to make a case for their relevance to Jewish-Christian dialogue.
A single experience in the conduction of clinical trial during COronaVIrusDisease-2019 pandemic
Authors: Ballatore Zelmira , Goudas Amalia , Bozzi Francesco , Lucarelli Alessandra , Burattini Michela , Ricci Giulia , Savino Francesco , Berardi Rossana
Published: September 2023

Aim: From the start of the pandemic, several aspects of healthcare policies changed, not least the clinical trials management from recruiting capabilities to the protocol compliance in terms of schedule of procedures, follow-up visits, staff constraints and monitoring. This study aims to assess the impact of the COronaVIrusDisease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the conduction of clinical trials at the site of clinical oncology, Ancona (Italy), to identify the strengths and weaknesses upfront the past emergency, and to select better strategies for future similar situations. Methods: Data from February to July of the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 were collected and three practical parameters of the trial unit were investigated: milestones, performance, and impact. Results: The trials mean numbers were 18, 24, and 23, in 2019, 2020, and 2021 respectively. The pre-Site Initiation Visit (PRE-SIV) rate grew from 66.6% in 2019 to 95.5% in 2021 with a deflection in 2020. Protocol deviations were 40 in the period February-July 2019, in the same period of 2020 the number of deviations increased due to COVID related ones, then there was a significant total decrease in February-July 2021. In 2020 and 2021, all the investigator meetings were online. Conclusions: The growing number of remote Site Initiation Visit (SIV) and meetings over the last 3 years suggests the feasibility of the on-line processes. The significant reduction in protocol deviations during 2021 is probably due to an under check of data during a pandemic. But that is also a possible key indicator of the coping strategy made out by clinical oncology to guarantee the continuity of care in clinical trials and to offer new opportunities of cancer care in a bad scenario such as a pandemic one.
A NUMERICAL STUDY OF 2D-LANE-EMDEN PROBLEM USING 2D-BOUBAKER POLYNOMIALS
Authors: Bencheikh Abdelkrim
Published: September 2023

The paper presents a numerical solution for the two-dimensional Lane-Emden problem using two-dimensional Boubaker polynomials. The method involves utilizing the operational matrix of differentiation and collocation method to convert the problem into a system of algebraic equations. The proposed approach, based on two-dimensional Boubaker polynomials operational matrices, is shown to be straightforward and effective. The validity and applicability of the method are demonstrated through illustrative examples.
Green tea polyphenols alleviate di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate-induced liver injury in mice
Authors: Shi Heng , Zhao Xin-Hai , Peng Qin , Zhou Xian-Ling , Liu Si-Si , Sun Chuan-Chuan , Cao Qiu-Yu , Zhu Shi-Ping , Sun Sheng-Yun
Published: September 2023

Esophageal cancer (EC) ranks among the most prevalent malignant tumors affecting the digestive tract. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) stands as the prevailing pathological subtype, encompassing approximately 90% of all EC patients. In clinical stage II-IVA locally advanced ESCC cases, the primary approach to treatment involves a combination of neoadjuvant therapy and surgical resection. Despite concerted efforts, the long-term outcomes for ESCC patients remain unsatisfactory, with dismal prognoses. However, recent years have witnessed remarkable strides in immunotherapy, particularly in the second- and first-line treatment of advanced or metastatic ESCC, with the development of monoclonal antibodies that inhibit programmed death 1 or programmed death ligand 1 demonstrating encouraging responses and perioperative clinical benefits for various malignancies, including ESCC. This comprehensive review aims to present the current landscape of perioperative immunotherapy for resectable ESCC, focusing specifically on the role of immune checkpoint inhibitors during the perioperative period. Additionally, the review will explore promising biomarkers and offer insights into future prospects.
Role of biochemical markers and autoantibodies in diagnosis of early-stage primary biliary cholangitis
Authors: Zhu Yu-Jin , Li Jing , Liu Yong-Gang , Jiang Yong , Cheng Xiao-Jing , Han Xu , Wang Chun-Yan , Li Jia
Published: September 2023

Esophageal cancer (EC) ranks among the most prevalent malignant tumors affecting the digestive tract. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) stands as the prevailing pathological subtype, encompassing approximately 90% of all EC patients. In clinical stage II-IVA locally advanced ESCC cases, the primary approach to treatment involves a combination of neoadjuvant therapy and surgical resection. Despite concerted efforts, the long-term outcomes for ESCC patients remain unsatisfactory, with dismal prognoses. However, recent years have witnessed remarkable strides in immunotherapy, particularly in the second- and first-line treatment of advanced or metastatic ESCC, with the development of monoclonal antibodies that inhibit programmed death 1 or programmed death ligand 1 demonstrating encouraging responses and perioperative clinical benefits for various malignancies, including ESCC. This comprehensive review aims to present the current landscape of perioperative immunotherapy for resectable ESCC, focusing specifically on the role of immune checkpoint inhibitors during the perioperative period. Additionally, the review will explore promising biomarkers and offer insights into future prospects.
Gastrointestinal microbiome and cholelithiasis: Prospect in the nervous system
Authors: Mancha Chahuara Mirella , Lopez Tufino Leidhy Dhy Maruja , Mugruza-Vassallo Carlos Andrés
Published: September 2023

Esophageal cancer (EC) ranks among the most prevalent malignant tumors affecting the digestive tract. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) stands as the prevailing pathological subtype, encompassing approximately 90% of all EC patients. In clinical stage II-IVA locally advanced ESCC cases, the primary approach to treatment involves a combination of neoadjuvant therapy and surgical resection. Despite concerted efforts, the long-term outcomes for ESCC patients remain unsatisfactory, with dismal prognoses. However, recent years have witnessed remarkable strides in immunotherapy, particularly in the second- and first-line treatment of advanced or metastatic ESCC, with the development of monoclonal antibodies that inhibit programmed death 1 or programmed death ligand 1 demonstrating encouraging responses and perioperative clinical benefits for various malignancies, including ESCC. This comprehensive review aims to present the current landscape of perioperative immunotherapy for resectable ESCC, focusing specifically on the role of immune checkpoint inhibitors during the perioperative period. Additionally, the review will explore promising biomarkers and offer insights into future prospects.
Memahami Dinamika Harga Saham melalui Kinerja Keuangan dan Skala Perusahaan, Dengan Peran Kebijakan Dividen sebagai Variabel Pengendali pada Perusahaan Industri Dasar dan Kimia di Indonesia
Authors: Satria Nur Ahmad
Published: September 2023

The dynamics of stock prices is a very important aspect of the capital market. The price of a company's stock is influenced by many factors, including the company's financial performance and the size of the company. In addition, dividend policy is also considered as an important variable in controlling stock prices. However, there is not yet a strong consensus about the extent of the role of dividend policy in moderating the relationship between financial performance and company scale and stock prices. This study aims to understand in depth the dynamics of stock prices through analysis of financial performance and company scale, with particular emphasis on the role of dividend policy as a controlling variable. We aim to identify the extent to which financial performance and firm size affect stock prices, and to what extent dividend policy can moderate this relationship. This study uses a quantitative approach with regression analysis as the main method. Historical data on financial performance, company scale, dividend policy and company stock price will be analyzed for the relevant period. In addition, descriptive statistical analysis and significance test will be used to examine the relationship between these variables. The results of the study show that simultaneously financial performance, company scale, and dividend policy have an effect on stock prices with a contribution value of 72% is a significant finding. It provides a solid understanding of the complexity of the factors that influence stock prices in Chemical and Basic Industry companies in Indonesia. In addition, the finding that dividend policy can act as a moderating factor in increasing stock prices also has important implications. This indicates that company management has an effective tool in managing market perceptions of their stock prices through dividend policy. When used wisely, dividend policy can be a strategic instrument to increase the value of the company in the eyes of investors.