bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contenido de pigmentos fotosintéticos en cuatro especies arbustivas nativas del noreste de México
Authors:   Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de El Salto, División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Vicente-Juan Sarely , Domínguez-Gómez Tilo Gustavo , González-Rodríguez Humberto ,   Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales., González-Santiago Solís , Graciano-Luna José de Jesús
Published: April 2022

Plant pigments such as chlorophylls, carotenoids, xanthophylls and flavonoids play an important role during the photosyntheticprocess of higher plants. The objective of present study was o determine the contents of chlorophyll a, b and carotenoids in fournative shrub species, in the municipality of los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, northeastern Mexico. Evaluated plant species were: Condaliahookeri, Syderoxylon celastrinum, Prosopis glandulosa, and Celtis pallida. Leaf samples were randomly selected form a 2,500 mundisturbed plot. In this regard, five leaf samples per species were collected, having a total of 20 leaf tissue samples in order toproceed with the extract preparation to measure absorbance at specific wavelengths to quantitate phtosyntetic pigment content bymeans of using a Perkin-Elmer UV/VIS spectrophotmer. According to the Kruskal-Wallis non-parametirc test, highly significantdifferences (P<.05) were detected in pigment content among studied species. Highest chloropyll a content were observed in P.glandulosa (0.84 mg/gfw) and S. celastrinum (0.82 mg/gfw). With respect to chrophyll b, higher values (0.21 mg/gfw) wereshown in C. hookeri and P. glandulosa (0.16 mg/gfw). With respect to carotenoids, maximum values were observed in S.celastrinum, P. glandulosa (0.20 mg/gfw) and C. pallida (0.18 mg/gfw). Total chlorophyll content (a+b) was different amongspecies, however, S. celastrinum and P. glandulosa (1.03 mg/gfw) achieved higher values (1.00 mg/gfw). With respect to thechlorophyll a/b ratio, there were significant among species, however, the species P. glandulosa acquired higher values (5.98).Similarly, the total chlorophyll (a+b)/car ratio was also different among species and the species P. glandulosa achived higher values(5.64). The variation in the pigment content has an important role in the productivity and phtosynthetic process of studied species.Differences could be related to physiological synthtesis capabilities of each species and to the environmental conditions where thesespecies grow and develop.
Older Syrian Refugees’ Experiences of Language Barriers in Postmigration and (re)settlement Context in Canada.
Authors: Boutmira Souhail
Published: April 2022

This research explores older Syrian experiences of language barriers in Canada's post-migration and resettlement context. Guided by the ecosystemic model, the qualitative descriptive method was used to describe the experiences of six older adults (three women and three men, 55-year-old and over) living in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area. Results suggest the lack of English proficiency affects refugees' resettlement and, in particular, older adults at risk of abuse. Language barriers influence older adult refugees because it limits their ability to navigate the Canadian systems, exacerbate their dependency on adult children, increase social isolation, and decrease employment and income opportunities. Participants' commitment to learning English comes from their conviction that fluency has an essential role in shaping their experiences in Canada. Conclusions can help policymakers identify specific interventions to address language barriers among older adult Refugees.
Study of the prevalence of anti Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase antibody in Iraqi children and adolescent with type 1 Diabetes mellitus
Authors: Mezher Izzat Abdul Satar , Al-Khalidy Noor Tha'ir Tahir , Nsiaf Aufira Shaker
Published: April 2022

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a disease caused by the progressive and selective destruction, by autoimmune mechanisms, of pancreatic beta cells.Recent findings support this autoimmune character, and various autoimmune markers have been described in type1 diabetes, a number of specific and nonspecificantigens have been identified. The major autoantigen involved in the destructive process of beta-cells leading to the development of type 1 diabetes is glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD).The aim of the present study was to assess the occurrence of anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (Anti-GAD) antibodies in Iraqi children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus. A total of 60 patients (34 males and 26 females) with type 1 DM and 20 of their age and gender matched control group was included in this study. The mean age for the patients, disease duration and body mass index was 9.8 ± 4.7year, 2.7 ± 1.5years and 17.8±3 kg/m2 In patients with type 1 DM, positive anti-GAD was detected in 45(75%), while non of the control group showed positive results for anti GAD antibody with a significant difference between them (p=0.001). Out of the 45 patients with positive anti GAD antibody, 19(42.2%) were males and 26(57.8%) were females.Comparing the results of group of children with anti GAD antibody and the group without detectable autoantibodies showed that there were no significant differences in age, HbA1C, random blood sugar and fasting blood sugar. However the results showed a significant statistical difference (P˂0.05) between the group with positive anti GAD and the group with negative anti GAD in disease duration and BMI
Floating Drug Delivery Systems Using Metronidazole as a Model Drug Part I: By Effervescent Method
Authors: Sadiq Abather A K. , Altaii Rihab A J. , Tawfiq Fatima A.
Published: April 2022

Gastric retentive dosage forms are highly useful for the delivery of many kinds of drugs.The use of floating dosage forms (FDFs) is one of the methods used to achieve prolonged gastric residence time (GRT). Formulation of Metronidazole (MDZ) as FDF provides an opportunity for both local and systemic drug action for eradication of Helicobacter pylori which is a gram-negative bacterium that is associated with gastric inflammation, peptic ulcer, and gastric cancer.This study was undertaken in order to formulate effervescent single-unit floating drug delivery system (FDDS) for MDZ.In the effervescent method, a carbon dioxide generating agent, e.g. sodium bicarbonate, was incorporated in hydrophilic polymer matrix together with MDZ.Different formulation parameters were studied and their effects on the floatation and in vitro drug release profiles were investigated.Polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) provided rapid hydration of matrix, and this influence was decreased with time.Pectin was found to meet the requirements needed from a matrix for drug delivery applications including suitable mechanical properties to confine the gas, and to sustain MDZ release.The optimal amount of polymer and effervescent agent, lubricant agent concentration, and compression force were also demonstrated.The stability of the selected floating MDZ tablet formula (6) was also studied at different temperatures for three months and the calculated expiration date was found to be more than 4 years
Urinary Tract Infection Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance A Retrospective Study in Basra Governorate, Iraq
Authors: Hadi Ali Mohammed , Sheri Falah Hasan , Jaccob Ausama Ayoub
Published: April 2022

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) is one of the most common infectious diseases, due to presence of bacteria in urine together with symptoms, and sometimes signs, of inflammation like frequent micturation, dysuria, pyuria, nucturia, fever, and haematuria, most commonly occurring in women. Antimicrobial agents are among the most frequently prescribed drugs for UTIS, in other hand the high consumption of often inappropriately prescribed antibiotics combined with crowding, multiple pathology and frequent uses of invasive devices are the major factors contributing to high level resistance.This retrospective study was designed to evaluate the prevalence of microorganisms in UTIs and the pattern of antimicrobial utilization and their susceptibility also the risk of difference in sex on UTIs in Basra, Iraq.The study was conducted at the urology wards in Al-Basra General Hospital, Al- Fayhaa General Hospital, Alsader Teaching Hospital and Al-Mowani General Hospital in Basra, Iraq, where the data collected after getting approval from the institutional ethical committee. Ninety patients were included and accepted. The sensitivity results from the files were further confirmed by reviewing the hospital laboratory archives.This study showed a high prevalence of UTIs in female compared to male. Among the culture positive, patients had E. coli (higher percent) and remaining had Pseudomonas Spp.,Proteus Spp., Klebsiella Spp, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus Spp. infections.Regarding antibiotic sensitivity pattern, the pathogens showed more sensitivity to imipenem followed by amikacin and less frequency to ciprofloxacin, nitrofurantoin and amoxiclave,while the lowest sensitivity were shown in co-trimoxazole and cefotaxime. In conclusion E.coli is the most important cause of UTIs in Basra, Iraq with highprevalence ratio in females. Imipenem and amikacin are the first line drugs irrespective of the causative agent for UTIs., while cefotaxime and co-trimoxazole resistance are very high.
Determination of Na, K and Fe in Lactuca Sativa by using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometric and Flame Photometric Techniques
Authors: Ahmed Mohammed Abdullah
Published: April 2022

Determination of mineral composition of the selected vegetable lactuca sativa which is commonly used as food.  Macroelement Sodium (Na), Potassium (K) and Iron (Fe) were analyzed using AAS and Flame-photometric techniques the microelement including Fe is found to be )7.03 ppm(; The results of macroelements obtained having values Na (9.61 ppm) and K (32.67 ppm); The results indicated that this vegetable has the potential to provide essential nutrients to the human beings and it is found to be a good source of Fe, Na and K. The present method is accurate, the average recovery of Na, K and Fe were 100 %, 100.6 % and 105.8, respectively and precise the RSD is < 5%, <2 %,> 2% for Na, K and Fe respectively.
Detection of sexually transmitted pathogens Trichomonas vaginalis and Herpes simplex virus in women
Authors: Hanna Dalya Basil , Abdullah Al-Shuwaikh Arwa Mujahid , Ali Zahraa Qasim
Published: April 2022

There are more than 340 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occurred annually throughout the world, the highest incidence is in people of developing countries. Pelvic inflammation, sterility, ectopic pregnancy, morbidity and mortality of newborns, and genital carcinoma have been assumed to be related to STIs.

Sexually transmitted diseases have various clinical symptoms while 70% gonococcal or non-gonococcal urethritis in males and genital tract infections in females are asymptomatic, both symptomatic and asymptomatic infections may cause severe complications, previous studies revealed that wide range of pathogens recognized as a causative agents of urethritis in males and genital tract infections in females, such as Trichomonas vaginalis and herpes simplex virus.

More epidemiological studies are needed to evaluate the significant role of organisms other than the recognized genital pathogens in vaginal syndromes.

In summary we conclude that sexually transmitted diseases may increase reproductive morbidity rate causing difficulties in conception especially the infection with T. vaginalis and herpes simplex viruses, so concentrating on different methods in diagnosis is required. In addition, the cost and time of the test should be taken in consideration.
Pharmacological and Pharmacognosticl Activity of Silybum marianum
Authors: Huda Khalil Al-Bazaz  , Muthanna I. Al-Ezzi  , Ghaith Ali Jasim
Published: April 2022

Herbs have been utilized for all time as the significant sours of medication. Medical plants are significant by optional metabolites, for example; Silybum marianum, is a remedial herb with a thousand years history of utilization. It is a blend of flavonoids, called silybin, which isn't just the major silymarin component but at the

same time is the most dynamic element of this extract, which has been affirmed in different studies.

This compound has a place with the flavonoid group known as flavonolignan. Silybin's structure comprises in two fundamental units. The first depends on a taxifolins, the second a phenyllpropanoid unit, which for this situation is conyferil liquor. These two units are connected together into one structure by an oxeran ring contains mixes (taxifolin, silychristin, silydianin, silybinin A and silybinin B.

The present study is fundamentally centered on the medicinal important of Silybum marianum, its utility as a medicinal plant for the treatment of different issue of mind, cardiovascular, hepatic, kidney, and oxidative stress also, malignant growth is outstanding. As far as its medicinal properties, Silybum has no symptoms. In any case, it might cause mild nausea or gastrointestinal difficulties in uncommon cases. The leaves, seeds or some of the time the entire plant is utilized inmedicinal preparation.
Isolation of umbelliferone from leaves of Conocarpus erectus L. cultivated in Iraq
Authors: Tahany Amir Tawfeeq  , Ghaith Ali Jasim  , Abdulmutalib A. Nasser
Published: April 2022

Conocarpus erectus L. is a perennial, evergreen shrub belonging to Combretaceae family. In this study we investigate the phytoconstituents in the leaves of C.erectus. Preliminary tests of alcoholic extract proved the presence of flavonoids, coumarins, saponin, terpens,
tannin and absence of alkaloids. Umbelliferone was detected in the ethyl acetate fraction of the extracted plant by TLC and isolated as a light yellowish powder by preparative TLC. Identification of it was done by HPLC, HPTLC and chemical structure elucidated by IR and UV.
Strategies in anti-adhesion therapy: A review article
Authors: Fitua Al-Saedi
Published: April 2022

Bacterial diseases are an important cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. The Improper and uncontrolled use of antibiotics contribute to the bacterial resistance to antibiotics.

It is well known that the antibiotics stop bacterial infections by killing or

 

inhibiting their growth. Antibiotics are interfering with critical functions that are important for bacterial growth. To overcome this, bacteria developed different mechanisms to resist the antibiotics and survive. 

Targeting bacterial function without killing them is a promising way to inhibit bacterial infection. Bacterial adherence is a serious step towards infection. Anti –adhesion therapy aims to inhibit bacterial infection via interfering with bacterial attachment without killing them.

This review will cover different strategies in anti-adhesion therapy.
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Status in Human InfectedWith Kala-azar
Authors: Jasim Basma Talib , Al-Azzauy Ahmed A. M.
Published: April 2022

Malondialdehyde (MDA) is the most commonly marker that is used to investigate the presence of oxidative stress in biological system, and glutathioneredox cycle is a major antioxidant defense system for the detoxification of reactive oxygen species (ROS) within erythrocyte.In the present study, we aimed to evaluate erythrocyte malondialdehyde (MDA) as an indicator for the oxidative status and erythrocyte reduced glutathione (GSH) level as indicators for the antioxidative status in Kala-azar patients.The study included sixty patient with Kala-azar and they were followedup after their complete chemotherapy with antileishmanial drug (sodium stibogluconate) for (4) weeks. Seventy normal healthy individuals of age and sex match who served as control. After data analysis the following observationswere obtained, erythrocyte (MDA) and (GSH) level were significantly increased in Kala-azar patients as compared with normal healthy controls. After treatment, erythrocyte (MDA) and (GSH) level had decreased significantly as compared to patients before treatment groups. The results suggest that Kala-azar patients are in oxidative stress which most likely induces the endogenous antioxidant such as (GSH).
A Comparative Study of The Effect of Selectivity of COX-2 Inhibition (Meloxicam & Celecoxib) on Some Cardiovascular RiskMarkers in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Hadi Ali Mohammed , Ali Shatha Hussein
Published: April 2022

Background: Prostaglandin G/H Synthases (Cyclooxygenases) are enzymes that catalyze the conversion of arachidonic acid to a series of compounds endingin prostaglandins, endogenous compounds triggering many biological & physiological events in many systems including circulatory & renal systems.The normal balance between Cox-1 derived thromboxane A2 (TXA2) which acts as a platelet activator enhancing thrombosis, & the antithrombotic cardioprotective effects of prostacyclin (PGI2) which is produced through Cox-2 activity. Thus inhibition of Cox-2 derived PGI2 will exaggerate the cardiovascular effects of TXA2. Cyclooxygenase - 2 (Cox-2) inhibitors have different odds on cardiovascular risk factors through selectivity to that enzymethat could play a role in their pharmacological action.Objective: Our study includes a comparison between the effects of the purely cox-2 selective inhibitor (Celecoxib), and the relatively Cox-2 selective inhibitor(Meloxicam) on some cardiovascular risk markers in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.Materials &Methods: Thirty –six patients were selected as having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with age range of 30-60 years (48±9.72), in addition to a group ofnormal subjects (12) were included as a control group Specific biochemical investigations based on measuring highly sensitive kit for serum C – reactiveprotein (hs-CRP), serum creatine kinase( CK), serum aspartate aminotransferase(AST), serum urea, serum creatinine, and serum lipid profile.The patients were treated with celecoxib 400mg/day or with meloxicam 15mg/day for 3 months period.Results: Both drugs were able to reduce (significantly) the highly sensitive Creactive protein and increase serum total cholesterol, Low Density Lipoprotein/High Density Lipoprotein (LDL/HDL) ratio as compared pretreatment values.Both drugs have nearly the same effects on renal function presented by decreasing glomerular filtration rate (GFR) as indicated by elevating serum urea levels.Conclusion: The selectivity of COX2 inhibition is not the major character that could be correlated with cardiovascular events related to their administration.Since, meloxicam could aggravate some cardiovascular risk factors more than celecoxib does, as presented a significant increment in serum CK activity.
Diagnóstico de habilidades básicas de alfabetización informacional en universitarios de Letras Españolas
Authors: Cid Rita , Machin-Mastromatteo Juan D. , Tarango Javier
Published: April 2022

Esta investigación implementó las pautas sobre competencias en investigación literaria (ACRL, 2007) para diseñar y aplicar un cuestionario diagnóstico sobre habilidades básicas de alfabetización informacional (Alfin) para conocer el desarrollo de tales habilidades en 42 estudiantes de la licenciatura en Letras Españolas de la Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua. El cuestionario de 40 ítems incluyó preguntas sobre la autopercepción del estudiante sobre sus habilidades informacionales y una prueba para evaluar sus habilidades básicas de Alfin. El promedio de respuestas correctas obtenido fue entre regular y bajo; además se compararon los resultados de autopercepción antes y después de la prueba Alfin, comprobándose que tal prueba afectó negativamente la autopercepción. A pesar de los bajos resultados, la mitad de los estudiantes no mostró interés por mejorar sus habilidades Alfin. Finalmente, discutimos argumentos sobre la influencia positiva de Alfin en el rendimiento, así como las implicaciones de la integración o no de Alfin a los estudios de licenciatura en Letras Españolas.
EXERCÍCIOS, ATIVIDADES FÍSICAS E SUAS INFLUÊNCIAS NA CAPACIDADE FUNCIONAL DE IDOSOS CENTENÁRIOS DE CHAPECÓ
Authors: Jost Manoeli , Poerschke Vieira Mariluce , Lima Costa Damiana , Rodrigues Gil Priscila , Zarpellon Mazo Giovana
Published: April 2022

A população vem aumentando progressivamente a sua longevidade, de modo que se percebe o envelhecimento da própria população idosa, em que muitos indivíduos estão ultrapassando a expectativa de vida e chegando ao centenário. É fato que o aumento da longevidade demonstra avanços positivos na saúde populacional, entretanto, também desencadeia novas indagações e necessidades, sobretudo quanto à manutenção da capacidade funcional com o passar dos anos. O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar a prática de atividades físicas, exercícios físicos e suas influências na capacidade funcional de idosos centenários moradores de Chapecó. Caracteriza-se como um estudo transversal e descritivo, quantitativo e qualitativo, sendo participantes do estudo 6 centenários da comunidade. Para a coleta de dados utilizou-se o Protocolo de Avaliação Multidimensional do Idoso Centenário, elaborado pelo Laboratório de Gerontologia da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio de estatística descritiva, tomando como medida os blocos do referido protocolo. Os resultados indicam que os centenários chapecoenses em sua maioria não atingem níveis recomendados de atividade física e são heterogêneos em suas funções de vida diária. Evidenciou-se que apenas os idosos que ainda realizam exercícios ou atividades físicas (n=2) são semi ou totalmente independentes. Compreende-se que as atividades físicas e exercícios físicos realizados durante a velhice são de fundamental importância para a manutenção da capacidade funcional. Acredita-se que o visível sedentarismo desta população ocorra em parte pela falta de suporte social e implantação de políticas públicas que permitam o envelhecimento ativo.
PENGARUH TRANSPARANSI PELAPORAN KEUANGAN TERHADAP KUALITAS PELAPORAN KEUANGAN
Authors: Zefri Maulana  , Nasrul Kahfi Lubis
Published: April 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk membuktikan pengaruh Transparansi Pelaporan Keuangan terhadap Kualitas Pelaporan Keuangan di Pemerintahan Kota Medan. Populasi penelitian ini yaitu sebanyak 70 orang yang merupakan Pejabat Penatausahaan Keuangan (PPK) dan Pejabat Pelaksana Teknis Kegiatan (PPTK). Sampel dipilih dengan menggunakan metode non probability sampling berdasarkan sampel kebetulan (exidental sampling) berjumlah 57 orang yang mengembalikan kuisioner. Data diolah menggunakan metode uji statistik regresi linier berganda. dengan menggunakan software SPSS. Secara Pengujian transparansi pelaporan keuangan berpengaruh terhadap kualitas pelaporan keuangan
PEMBERDAYAAN PEDAGANG PASAR KREMPYENG DI TENGAH PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Alliyah Siti , Maslichan Maslichan
Published: April 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic that has hit all countries since the beginning of 2020 has caused all sectors of life, especially the economy, to experience a very large impact. In connection with the existence of WFH and social distancing, the movement of the community in life is slow because with WFH people cannot leave the house and with social distancing people are prohibited from carrying out activities that are gathering or grouping. Rembang city  is one of the areas in Central Java which is included in the red zone, because of the presence of several people who were positive for the Covid-19 virus. So that people also do WFH and social distancing. One of the villages that experienced the impact of WFH and social distancing is Jolotundo village. One of the community activities affected by the covid-19 virus is the activity of the Jolotundo village community “pasar krempyeng”. So that the STIE YPPI Rembang service team is motivated to solve partner problems, where the focus of our activities is so that the “pasar krempyeng” trader group has a new business, where the new business can be carried out both on the production and marketing side. Methods of implementing activities that have been carried out include: counseling, management training and practice of making herbal medicine. The results of community service activities in Jolotundo village, including; There are group participants who open a new business (herbal drink), there is an attractive packaging that supports the marketing program.
EDITORIAL OPINION: VALUE WITHIN THE PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC PROVISION PROCESS
Authors: Raschke Silvia Ursula
Published: April 2022

This Editorial presents an overview of the uptake of clinical outcome measures in the prosthetics and orthotics sector and considers how the use of objective measures contribute to demonstrating value provided. A decade ago, payors began to demand objective data to document costs vs. benefits from prosthetic and orthotic providers. The speed with which the sector responded to help develop measures and to begin to integrate them into practice is remarkable.  This suggests an encouraging resilience and ability to adapt on the part of the sector as other trends such as Values-Based Health Care emerge to challenge the sector.  
Article PDF Link: https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/cpoj/article/view/38442/29321
How To Cite: Raschke S.U. Editorial opinion: value within the prosthetic and orthotic provision process. Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal. 2022; Volume 5, Issue 1, No.9. https://doi.org/10.33137/cpoj.v5i1.38442
Corresponding Author: Silvia Ursula Raschke, PhDBritish Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.E-Mail: Silvia_Raschke@bcit.caORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7964-4295
Pengaruh latihan drill passing melalui circuit training terhadap kemampuan passing bawah siswa ekstrakulikuler bola voli putra SMP Negeri 10 Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Subagio Manaris , Pujianto Dian , Nopiyanto Yahya Eko
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya pengaruh metode latihan drill passing melalui circuit training terhadap kemampuan passing bawah siswa ekstrakurikuler bola voli putra SMP Negeri 10 Kota Bengkulu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode One group pretest-postest design dimana dalam penelitian ini tidak ada kelompok pembanding. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa putra yang mengikuti ekstrakurikuler bola voli yang berjumlah 20 anak. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes dan pengukuran menggunakan tes brady, Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh metode latihan drill passing melalui circuit training terhadap kemampuan passing bawah. Uji hipotesis menunjukkan nilai t hitung 24,16> t tabel 2,093, sehingga hal tersebut menunjukan Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima yang berarti bahwa ada pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap peningkatan kemampuan passing bawah setelah diberi perlakuan dengan metode latihan drill passing melalui circuit training.
Análisis de los Factores que influyen en la Productividad
Authors: Bollati Verónica Andrea , Gaona Germán , Lima Paula
Published: April 2022

En los últimos años, la tasa de generación de conocimiento ha aumentado su ritmo, por ello la gestión del conocimiento ha pasado a ser una actividad fundamental. Esto adquiere mayor relevancia en el contexto de los Equipos de Trabajo donde la labor se basa en la gestión del conocimiento, pues su formación está relacionada con la necesidad de compartirlo y colaborar para potenciar su resultado, adquiriendo mayor importancia en el área del desarrollo del software. Además, han surgido factores que influyen en la manera de trabajar y afectan a la productividad de los equipos. En este artículo se presenta, el estado del arte, como un proceso de revisión sistemática de la literatura que considera los factores que influyen en la manera de trabajar de los equipos, analizando el impacto en su productividad. Los resultados obtenidos indican que los factores de mayor impacto en la productividad de los equipos son los relacionados con la interacción entre sus miembros, especialmente la comunicación, la distancia y su organización.
Produção de filmes biodegradáveis a partir de resíduos de frutas e vegetais: uma revisão atualizada
Authors: Ferreira Bruna Mayara Roldão , Neyra Rosyzela Cordova , Costa Joice Camila Martins da , Bruni Andressa Rafaella da Silva , Bolognese Marciele Alves , Vieira Angélica Marquetotti Salcedo
Published: April 2022

A indústria de alimentos é um dos setores que mais geram resíduos, sendo que as maiores perdas são em decorrência da cadeia de processamento de frutas e vegetais. Por outro lado, os filmes biodegradáveis oferecem uma alternativa para embalagens sustentáveis e aumento da vida de prateleira de alimentos. Visto isso, resíduos de frutas e vegetais podem ser empregados em filmes biodegradáveis como uma possibilidade de redução do custo de produção, do impacto industrial no meio ambiente e agregação de valor de subprodutos alimentares. Assim, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo fornecer uma revisão bibliográfica detalhada e atualizada sobre a produção de filmes biodegradáveis a partir dos resíduos de frutas e vegetais provenientes da indústria alimentícia. Como resultado da pesquisa, observou-se que os filmes e revestimentos comestíveis produzidos a partir destes resíduos são ótimas alternativas para a embalagem de alimentos, pois apresentam características físicas, mecânicas e estruturais semelhantes ou até mesmo aprimoradas do que as dos filmes convencionais, além de agregarem propriedades antimicrobianas, antioxidantes e sustentáveis aos produtos embalados.
Effectiveness of manual therapies versus surgical decompression in hand function in women with carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review
Authors: Carvalho Adriana Pontes , Fuzari Helen Kerlen Bastos , Barros Manuella Moraes Monteiro Barbosa , Souza Fernando Henrique Moraes de , Bernardino Silvya Nery , Oliveira Daniella Araújo de
Published: April 2022

Purpose: To assess the quality of evidence for the efficacy of manual therapy in improving hand function in relation to surgical decompression in women with CTS.  Methodology: Seven electronic databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials that compared the efficacy of exclusive manual therapies and surgical decompression in improving hand function in women with carpal tunnel syndrome. Quality assessment was conducted using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. The study was registered in PROSPERO under number CRD42018084250.  Results: Two trials were identified and included in the review. The results of critical appraisal of quality was low risk of bias. Conclusion: Evidence suggest that manual therapy may have similarly effective in relation to surgery decompression in improving hand function in women with carpal tunnel syndrome. Future trials must assess the efficacy of manual therapies in different numbers of session looking for better results.
Diagnosis and management of asthma in infants and preschoolers
Authors: Chung Hai Lee
Published: April 2022

Asthma is one of the most common chronic disease affecting children, and it often starts in infancy and preschool years. In previous birth cohorts, frequent wheezing in early life was associated with the development of asthma in later childhood and reduced lung function persisting into adulthood. Preschool wheezing is considered an umbrella term for distinctive diseases with different clinical features (phenotypes), each of which may be related to different underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms (endotypes). The classification of phenotypes of early wheezing is needed to identify children at high risk for developing asthma later who might benefit from early intervention. However, diagnosis of asthma in infants and preschoolers is particularly difficult because objective lung function tests cannot be performed and definitive biomarkers are lacking. Moreover, management of early asthma is challenging because of its different phenotypic presentations. Many prediction models and asthma guidelines have been developed to provide useful information for physicians to assess young children with recurrent wheezing and manage them appropriately. Many recent studies have investigated the application of personalized medicine for early asthma by identifying specific phenotypes and biomarkers. Further researches, including genetic and molecular studies, are needed to establish a clear definition of asthma and develop more targeted therapeutic approaches in this age group.
PENGARUH JUS BUAH NAGA MERAH TERHADAP PENURUNAN KADAR GULA DARAH PADA PASIEN DIABETES MILETUS TIPE 2 DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS MELUR KECAMATAN SUKAJADI KOTA PEKANBARU
Authors: Riamah Riamah , Fitriani Ritonga Nadia
Published: April 2022

Diabetes melitus (DM) a disease characterized by hyperglycemia and disturbances of carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism associated with absolute or relative deficiency of insulin action and/or secretion. Red Pitaya Fruit can be used as a balancer of glucose levels because it contains a variety of 2 kinds of antioxidant that is vitamin C, betakaroten dan flavonoid (quercetin, kaempferol, and isoramnetin). The purpose of this research is to find out The Effect of Red Pitaya Fruit Juice on Reducing glucose Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Melur Public Health Center Melur, Sukajadi, Pekanbaru City. Research design with quasi-experimental. This research was conducted from Maret-July 2021, population of 482 people, sample of 30 people, intervention group of 15 people, control group of 15 people. Intervention group gets Red Pitaya Fruit juice in the afternoon regularly for 1 week and control group was given an examination on the first and last day. The measuring instrument was Autocheck GCU 3in1. Data Analysis used dependent sample T-test test on the intervention group p value 0,000 (< 0,05) while the control group p value 0,068 (> 0,05). It can be concluded that there are differences in glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus who are given red pitaya fruit juice with those not given. It hoped that an alternative way to lower glucose on people with diabetes mellitus can consume red pitaya fruit juice.Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Glucose Levels, Red Pitaya Fruit Juice
HUBUNGAN AKTIVITAS MELIPAT KERTAS DENGAN PERKEMBANGAN MOTORIK HALUS ANAK DI TAMAN KANAK-KANAK ISLAM TERPADU RABBANI BATAM TAHUN 2021
Authors: Susanti Rini , Rusdani Rusdani
Published: April 2022

Children cannot separate between playing and learning. For children, playing is all children's activities including learning, fun, and is a method of how they get to know the world. One of the play activities is paper folding activity. Paper folding activity is a fun activity and can help children in increasing creativity, imagination, perseverance and accuracy. This can help children improve fine motor development to be more optimal, because children can use hand-eye coordination to produce good folds and increase their creativity. Method: Cross sectional. The research was conducted at the Rabbani Integrated Islamic Kindergarten in Batam. The sampling technique was total sampling with a sample of 40 children. Data collection used checklist sheets and DDST II sheets. Data analysis using Chi-square. Results: There were 16 children whose paper folding activities had not yet developed, so 10 (62.5%) children had fine motor development that was not in accordance with their developmental age and 6 (37.5%) children were in accordance with their developmental age. There were 24 children developing paper folding activities, so that 21 (87.5%) children had fine motor development according to their developmental age and 3 (12.5%) children did not. Based on statistical tests, paper folding activity with fine motor development obtained p value = 0.003. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between paper folding activities and children's fine motor development at the Rabbani Batam Integrated Islamic Kindergarten in 2021.Keywords: Folding Paper, Fine Motor, Children.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA DENGAN METODE PEMBERIAN LATIHAN PRAKTEK MANDIRI TERBIMBING PADA MATA PELAJARAN INSTALASI PENERANGAN LISTRIK DI KELAS XI TITL 1 SMK NEGERI 1 MANDAU SEMESTER 1 TAHUN PELAJARAN 2019 / 2020
Authors: Desra Syaiful
Published: April 2022

This research begins with students who cannot do practical job sheets and only copy and copy their friends' work, the authors see that students need guidance / direction so that they are willing to work and be active in PHB assembly practice activities and are able to complete practical job sheets. well and perfectly. The research that the writer did was Classroom Action Research (CAR). The subjects in this action research were students of Class XI Electrical Power Installation Engineering (TITL 1) at SMK Negeri 1 Mandau with 11 students. The data collection technique used in this research is a series of photo folio assessments to evaluate the quality and quantity of the self-guided training method carried out by researchers collaborating with an observer. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively. Based on the results of observations and student learning outcomes in each cycle, it is known that: (1) Providing Guided Independent Practice Exercises is proven to improve student learning outcomes in the subject of Electrical Lighting Installation in Class XI TITL SMK Negeri 1 Mandau, amounting to 96.29% (2) Carrying out practical competency exams (UKP) with not too many test materials can spur students to get good grades of 96%. It can be concluded that the implementation of research using learning with this training method can improve learning outcomes.Keywords: Method of Giving Guided Independent Practice Exercises, Electrical Lighting Installation Subjects.
PENGARUH PENYULUHAN KESEHATAN MENGGUNAKAN POWER POINT DAN PEMUTARAN VIDEO TERHADAP PERUBAHAN MOTIVASI IBU DALAM PENCEGAHAN KANKER SERVIKS DENGAN METODE IVA DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS NANGGALO KOTA PADANG
Authors: Fizran Fizran , Lestari Silaban Evi Maria
Published: April 2022

WHO data in 2017, cancer is the main cause of disease worldwide, every year more than 266,000 deaths from cervical cancer. Overcoming this problem requires efforts to solve the problem with a screening method, namely VIA examination. This study aims to determine the effect of counseling on early detection by playing videos and power points for cervical cancer using the IVA (Visual Inspection of Acetic Acid) method on the motivation of mothers in the working area of the Nanggalo Public Health Center, Padang City. This type of research is a pre-experimental design with one group pre-test and post-test design which has been carried out in the work area of the Nanggalo Health Center, Padang City. The population is EFA as many as 2863 people. Samples were taken by purposive sampling with a total sample of 16 people. Collecting data using a questionnaire and then processing the data with the T-Test test. The results showed that the average value of the mother's motivation before being given counseling was 44.31 with a standard deviation of 2.626. The average value of mother's motivation after counseling was 47.94 with a standard deviation of 2.955. The results of statistical tests using T-Test obtained p-value = 0.0005 <0.05 (α). It can be concluded that there is an effect of Health Counseling Using Power Point and Video Playing on Changes in Mother's Motivation in Cervical Cancer Prevention Using the IVA Method in the Nanggalo Health Center Work Area, Padang City in 2020 and it is hoped that health workers will increase information about early detection of cervical cancer using the IVA method, and to the public to increase their understanding of the importance of early detection of cervical cancer so that people are willing to participate in conducting the IVA test.Keywords: Counseling, Motivation, Power Point and Cervical Cancer Video Screening, VIA.
ANALISIS DESAIN KARAKTER MAKHLUK FOLKLORE DARI JEPANG DALAM BUKU CERITA ANAK BERGAMBAR
Authors: Tjoantara Angelica Naomi , Ratri Dianing , Maslan Riama
Published: April 2022

AbstrakIndonesia memiliki berbagai jenis makhluk mitologi dalam cerita rakyat yang merupakan bagian dari budaya Indonesia. Karakter makhluk mitologi ini kerap diceritakan dalam cerita rakyat yang sampai sekarang diadaptasi menjadi berbagai format kontemporer salah satunya ke dalam buku cerita anak. Namun, pengaplikasian karakter dalam cerita rakyat tersebut cenderung kuno dan monoton dari buku satu ke buku lainnya. Sebagai perbandingannya, Jepang yang juga memiliki berbagai macam karakter budaya dalam cerita rakyatnya dapat mengadaptasi karakter makhluk mitologi tersebut ke dalam cerita dengan tema yang lebih kontemporer. Untuk itu, penulis melakukan kajian mengenai desain karakter makhluk folklore dalam buku cerita anak Jepang yang memuat tema kontemporer. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi dan memahami elemen dalam membangun desain karakter berdasarkan makhluk mitologi dan membuat suatu konsep berdasarkan hal tersebut. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus karakter desain dalam buku anak Jepang dengan tema folklore kontemporer. Kemudian peneliti membandingkan dengan desain referensi aslinya menggunakan teori manga matriks dan RWD (Ruang, Waktu, Datar). Hasil dari penelitian ini kemudian dapat digunakan sebagai acuan bagi ilustrator maupun penulis cerita untuk lebih menggunakan karakter dari tradisi dan budaya Indonesia ke dalam bentuk cerita sebagai salah satu upaya pelestarian budaya dan cerita rakyat di Indonesia. Kata Kunci: desain karakter, buku bergambar, cerita rakyat kontemporer, makhluk mitologi AbstractIndonesia has varieties of mythological creatures based on the local Indonesian folktales. Nowadays these characters are often introduced inside stories, games, or other contemporary media and one of them is children’s picture books. Sadly, the implementation of these cultural characters were monotonous and redundant from one book to another. As a case study, Japan has similar cultures regarding folktale with Indonesia and has implemented the essence of those characters into more contemporary themed stories. From these findings, the writer delivered qualitative research to study Japanese picture book’s character designs with contemporary themes. The purpose of this research is to identify and understand the elements in building character designs based on mythological creatures and create a concept based on them. The research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach to character designs in Japanese children's books with the theme of contemporary folklore. Then the researcher compared it with the original reference design using matrix manga theory and RWD. Findings from this research may be used as reference for both Indonesian writer and illustrator to create stories and designs based on Indonesian’s characters from folktales as a way to preserve Indonesian’s folktales. Keywords: character design, contemporary folktale, mythological creature, picture book
UŞAK EĞİTİM VE ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ’NE BAŞVURAN HASTALARDA PROTON POMPA İNHİBİTÖRÜ KULLANIM YAYGINLIĞININ İNCELENMESİ
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Baran , ÖN Karya Başak , ALTINER Ezgi
Published: April 2022

AMAÇ: Proton Pompa İnhibitörleri (PPİ); mide asidi salgısıyla yakın ilişki içerisinde olan hastalıkların tedavisinde kullanılmaktadır. PPİ’lerin, dünyanın birçok ülkesinde hastalara en çok reçete edilen ilaçlar arasında olduğu ve reçete edilmeksizin de oldukça yaygın kullanıldığı daha önceki çalışmalarda da ortaya konmuştur. Bu çalışmada Uşak Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (UEAH) polikliniklerine başvuran hastalar arasında PPİ kullanım yaygınlığının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır.

GEREÇ VE YÖNTEM: Uşak Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde polikliniklere ayaktan başvuran 103 hastaya, araştırıcılar tarafından yüz yüze soru-cevap şeklinde anket uygulanmıştır.

BULGULAR: Katılımcıların %40,8’inin herhangi bir nedenle PPİ kullandığı tespit edilmiştir. Hastaların %25,6’sının kullanmakta olduğu diğer ilaçların istenmeyen etkilerini önlemek amacıyla PPİ kullandığı tespit edilmiştir. Hastaların PPİ kullanımları incelendiğinde %62,8’inin ilacı uygun şekilde kullanmadığı tespit edilmiştir.

SONUÇ: Yaptığımız çalışmanın sonucunda hastaneye başvuran hastalar arasında PPİ kullanımının oldukça yaygın olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Yine bu hastaların yarısından fazlasının ilacını uygun şekilde kullanmadığı anlaşılmıştır. Buradan yola çıkarak hastalarımızın ilaç kullanımı konusunda daha fazla bilgilendirilmesiyle ilaçların uygunsuz ve gereksiz kullanımı azaltılabilir.
Triticale as a Potential Trap Crop for the Wheat Stem Sawfly (Hymenoptera: Cephidae) in Winter Wheat
Authors: Peirce Erika S. , Cockrell Darren M. , Ode Paul J. , Peairs Frank B. , Nachappa Punya
Published: April 2022

Trap cropping involves the use of plant species or genotypes to attract pest insects away from the main crop to avoid pest damage. In this study, we evaluated the potential of using winter triticale (x Triticosecale) as a trap crop for the wheat stem sawfly (Cephus cinctus Norton), an economically devastating pest of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The wheat stem sawfly larvae consume parenchyma tissue within the wheat stem and cut the stem at the base causing it to lodge. Triticale is, on average taller and has a larger stem diameter than winter wheat. These traits are considered attractive to adult females when choosing hosts for oviposition. We conducted a two-year field study of one winter wheat and one winter triticale genotype combination for its potential as a trap crop. To complement the field study, we grew three genotypes of winter triticale and one winter wheat genotype in cone-tainers and infested them in the field. The cone-tainer and field studies revealed that the chosen winter triticale genotypes were not more attractive than the winter wheat genotypes for adult wheat stem sawflies. The field study also evaluated the average larval position in the stem and found the average position was variable between sampling dates in both crops. Thus, determining the precise timing of field swathing could destroy significant portions of larval populations. Future research should focus on genotype selection to establish triticale-wheat cultivar combinations to create a push-pull system.
Engineering Vascularized Islet Macroencapsulation Devices: An in vitro Platform to Study Oxygen Transport in Perfused Immobilized Pancreatic Beta Cell Cultures
Authors: S. A. Fernandez , K. S. Champion , L. Danielczak , M. Gasparrini , S. Paraskevas , R. L. Leask , C. A. Hoesli
Published: April 2022

Islet encapsulation devices serve to deliver pancreatic beta cells to type 1 diabetic patients without the need for chronic immunosuppression. However, clinical translation is hampered by mass transport limitations causing graft hypoxia. This is exacerbated in devices relying only on passive diffusion for oxygenation. Here, we describe the application of a cylindrical in vitro perfusion system to study oxygen effects on islet-like clusters immobilized in alginate hydrogel. Mouse insulinoma 6 islet-like clusters were generated using microwell plates and characterized with respect to size distribution, viability, and oxygen consumption rate to determine an appropriate seeding density for perfusion studies. Immobilized clusters were perfused through a central channel at different oxygen tensions. Analysis of histological staining indicated the distribution of viable clusters was severely limited to near the perfusion channel at low oxygen tensions, while the distribution was broadest at normoxia. The results agreed with a 3D computational model designed to simulate the oxygen distribution within the perfusion device. Further simulations were generated to predict device performance with human islets under in vitro and in vivo conditions. The combination of experimental and computational findings suggest that a multichannel perfusion strategy could support in vivo viability and function of a therapeutic islet dose.