bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Value of Foramen Magnum Diameters for Gender Identification Among Iranian Population
Authors: Soltani Siamak , Aghakhani Kamran , Saboori-Shekofte Hanieh , Rismantab-Sani Sahar , Faress Forouzan , Khayamdar Tayebe
Published: November 2019

Background: By assessing the size of the foramen magnum, it is possible to distinguish two genders, as well as the intergenerational interdependence of the affected individuals. The present study aimed at assessing the value of diameters of foramen magnum for gender identification among the Iranian population.Methods: This analytical comparative cross-sectional study was performed on 200 Iranian cadavers (100 men and 100 women) referred to Kahrizak Autopsy Hall in Tehran between 2017 and 2018. In each case, the foramen magnum was measured by observation and its parameters were measured in a longitudinal anteroposterior and transverse diameter, using a calibrated caliper.Results: The Mean±SD anterior-posterior diameter of the foramen magnum in men and women were 35.59±0.49 mm and 33.90±1.07 mm, respectively, which was significantly higher in men (P<0.001). Similarly, the Mean±SD transverse diameter of the foramen magnum in males and females was 29.49±0.56 mm and 28.5±0.50 mm, respectively, which was significantly higher in men (P<0.001). Based on the area analysis under the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve, the anterior-posterior and transverse diameters of the foramen magnum had a high value in the differentiation of the male and female genders (AUC=0.953 and 0.896, respectively, P<0.001). The Mean±SD foramen magnum index in men and women was 84.15±3.02 and 82.87±1.95, respectively, which had a significant difference between the two genders.Conclusion: Given that the anterior-posterior and transverse diameters of the foramen magnum in Iranian men are far more than Iranian women, these diameters can be used to distinguish between the two genders in the precise legal field.
Ultrasound-guided Placement of Permanent Hemodialysis Catheters Compared to the Traditional Blind Method
Authors: Mohammadi Tofigh Arash , Emami Yeganeh Farbod , Mirzaian Elham , Nemati Honar Behzad
Published: November 2019

Background: Central venous hemodialysis catheters are one of the most common vascular accesses for patients suffering from end-stage kidney disease. The application of ultrasound-guided placement of permanent hemodialysis catheters is highly recommended by the new guidelines because of its advantages over the traditional blind methods.Methods: In this prospective study, the samples comprised patients (N=80) referred to a vascular surgery clinic by their nephrologist or elective vascular surgery consultations and asking for the placement of permanent hemodialysis catheters in Imam Hossain Hospital (A referral hospital complex center in, Tehran, Iran) during 2014 to 2015. The patients were randomly divided into two groups (n=40); one of the groups underwent the placement of catheters with the guidance of Doppler ultrasound and the other with the traditional blind method. Then, the data were analyzed by SPSS V. 21 software.Results: There was statistically significant fewer attempts for successful placement (Z= -2.725, P=0.006), less insertion failure (Chi-Square=9.600, P=0.002), fewer failures with the first attempt (Chi-square=9.600, P=0.002), and less total placement time (t=1.379, df=69.549, P=0.172) in the sonography-guided group compared to the blind method. Furthermore, there was no significant difference in venous cannulation time and complications such as pneumothorax, neck hematoma, and carotid puncture between the two groups. Moreover, the patients had significantly greater satisfaction with the sonography-guided method (Z=-4.306, P=0.0001).Conclusion: According to this study, it might be beneficial to use ultrasound as the first method of permanent hemodialysis catheters insertion and patients would be more satisfied with this approach as well. In addition, learning the blind method is recommended to the practitioners because of the possibility of lacking ultrasound in an emergency.
Pathological Results in Cadavers Suspected to Electrical Injury Referred to the Forensic Medicine Center of Tehran From 2006 to 2016
Authors: Najari Fares , Emam Hadi Mohammad Ali , Araban1 Ghazaleh Sadat
Published: November 2019

The electrical injury is a common cause of death needing forensic assessments. In these cases, the histopathological assessment is a routine practice. The aim of this study was to determine the pathological results in cadavers suspected to electrical injury referred to the Forensic Medicine Center of Tehran, Iran. In this observational descriptive-comparative study, 745 consecutive cadavers suspected to electrical injury referred to the Forensic Medicine Center of Tehran from 2006 to 2016 were enrolled; also, the histopathological findings among them were determined and compared according to other variables. The results of this study demonstrated that 44 patients (86.3%) of those suspected to have an electrical injury and 101 patients (92.7%) of those with definite electrical injury had positive pathological results, showing a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). The non-routine histopathology assessment is useful and would develop positive results in more than 80% of the cases.
Bioinformatics Analysis of Linear B-cell Viscumin Toxin Epitope With Potential Use in Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Biosensors
Authors: Nasirahmadi Sasan , Zargan Jamil
Published: November 2019

Background: There are many diseases around the world that threaten human health and its related hygienic issues. Cancer is among the conditions mentioned above that cause many problems for health sectors worldwide.Methods: The present research analyzed the linear B-cell epitope of viscumin from European mistletoe using bioinformatics tools. We also provided references for the fast detection of biological agents. Several important tools, such as Protparam, NCBI, PDB, T-coffee, BCpred, Bptope, Ellipro, and Cn3D were used to predict the viscumin linear epitope and its physical and chemical properties.Results: The 9-mer epitope found as QQTTGEEYF embedded in the A-chain of protein by the least sequence homology with other homologous rivals. Its molecular weight, theoretical isoelectric point, and the total number of negatively charged residues were 1102.1, 3.79, and 2, respectively.Conclusion: Using different databases and establishing the accuracy level of ˃50% for linear B-cell epitope prediction, the selected epitope passed the related criteria and was introduced as a new linear epitope as a potential biological element in biosensors for cancer (viscumin) fast therapeutic detection.
Colchicine Overdose in a Suicidal Attempt
Authors: Eghbali Fatemeh , Bidaki Reza , Negintaji Sina , Dehghani Maryam , Sahebnasagh Adeleh , Bagheri Atabak Ali Asghar , Saghafi Fatemeh
Published: November 2019

Colchicine overdose is uncommon; however, it can cause serious adverse effects and even death. Colchicine inhibits microtubule polymerization, causing mitotic spindle disruption. Ingesting ˃0.5 mg of colchicine per kilogram bodyweight causes severe adverse effects and can even be fatal. Therefore, colchicine toxicity must be accurately monitored and managed.In this case report, we described a 21-year-old woman who attempted suicide by the ingestion of an estimated 30 mg colchicine. She was admitted to the hospital due to severe abdominal and chest pain, vomiting, lethargy, and weakness. The patient was medicated with ondansetron, apotel, antibiotics, platelet transfusions, sodium phosphate, calcium gluconate, calcitriol, desmopressin acetate, Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor (G-CSF), and sodium bicarbonate. Fortunately, through the appropriate medical treatment, the signs and symptoms of colchicine toxicity were relieved and the patient survived despite the high colchicine serum level.
Hydrocarbon metabolism in mice during preclinical studies of modified starch
Authors: Vovkohon A. H.
Published: November 2019

Preclinicl studies of new nutritional supplements include the establishment of not only harmlessness, lethal or semi-lethal dose, but also biochemical signs of the laboratory animals at certain doses of the substance. New food additives include modified starch. Of scientific interest are the studies of white mice hydrocarbon metabolism considering the safety of modified starch. The study of modified starch safety was performed according to the established requirements. Eighteen 2-month-old laboratory mice (females) were used for the study, with an average body weight of 19–21 g. Groups were formed using the randomization method. Each group consisted of six experimental animals. Experiments on the harmlessness of modified starch on white mice were performed according to the scheme, where animals from the control group were intramuscularly administered 0.3 cm3 of 0.9% NaCI solution. Mice from the first experimental group were led with a 5.0% solution of modified starch. Animals from experimental II were guided by a 10.0% solution of modified starch. The volume of solutions of modified starch was 0.3 cm3. Blood serum of laboratory mice was tested for glucose, lactic and pyruvic acid levels, and the liver was used to determine glycogen level. All those actions were performed according to current bioethics requirements. It was experimentally proven that on the eleventh day from the beginning of injecting the 0.3 cm3 5.0% and 10.0% solution of modified starch in the blood serum of the laboratory mice glucose content did not differ from those obtained in control animals, which were injected with saline. When using the test solutions, itt was found that the levels of lactic and pyruvic acid in the serum of experimental animals were within the physiological standards. In those mice that were injected intragastrically the increased doses of modified starch the level of glycogen in the liver was about 39.7–40.1 g/kg which corresponded to physiological standards. Thus, a single injection of 0.3 cm3 5.0% and 10.0% solution of modified starch does not cause disorder of hydrocarbon metabolism in mice.
Perspective ecological processes of agricultural sewage water treatment when using non-traditional sorbents
Authors: Matsuska O. V. , Tsizhovska M. V. , Khapko D. M.
Published: November 2019

The usage of natural sorbents in sewage water treatment technologies, in particular agro-industrial complex, has a number of environmental and economic advantages. Non-traditional sorbents, which are concentrated in many parts of Ukraine, are cheap raw materials for sewage water treatment. The sorption properties of the upland and lowland peat species of the Gamaliivka-Grybovychi deposit, which were studied early, indicate their high sorption capacity for ammonium ions, which, if they enter water bodies, cause a number of environmental problems. According to the results of the ecological assessment of sewage water of meat processing facility, the chicken processing facility and milk processing plant, it was found out the exceedance of the acceptable limits for the content of ammoniacal nitrogen, respectively: 1.3–3 MPC; 3.8 MPC and 2.5 MPC. This component is a water pollutant and a “crop” of yield in agriculture, since nitrogen is an important element of plant nutrition. The rational usage of natural resources involves the complex usage of natural resources. The nitrogen absorbed by ammonium peat, as well as the peat itself is a sufficient fertilizing land, so the use of used peat complex in agriculture allows to solve not only problems of fertilizers, but also to achieve greening in sewage water treatment technologies. Greening as a whole is a result of waste minimization, and today there are two main areas: new technological non-waste technology together with low-waste technology and waste regeneration. This paper presents a comparison of the physiological indices of plants, depending on the application of the species and form of Gamaliivka-Grybovychi peat deposit, Yavoriv district, when fertilizing the substrate (sand as a background) of the study areas. The influence on the quality of ascent and growth of vegetative culture – watercress, natural form of the top and lowland peat species, as well as their waste forms obtained as a result of the process of purification of ammonium ions, modeling the sewage water of the agro-industrial complex, was investigated. The mass of the harvest from the experimental fields was determined and compared. The differences of lowland and upland peat species are due to its origin, which significantly affects their chemical composition. The plants fuelled with peat are much higher in the mass than those crops that were grown with adding of peat substrate into the lowland. However, the used form of lowland peat provided a 1.57 times higher harvested crop yield than the used upland sample of the studied sorbent.
Features of providing broiler chickens with exchange energy and protein as important indicators of productivity and quality of the obtained products
Authors: Fijalovych L. M. , Kyryliv Ya.I. , Paskevych G. А.
Published: November 2019

The article deals with the possibility of using feed additives in the feeding of broiler chickens and the peculiarities of their effect on the poultry organism. Contemporary data on the biological role of nutrients and energy in the feeding of broiler chickens are presented. The characteristics of the main feeds for poultry and the ways of reducing their prime cost in the conditions of broiler farms are given. The basic principles of effective feeding of poultry with forages of different content of metabolic energy and crude protein are considered, taking into account their assimilation in the body. Provided compound feed recipes and practical tips. It is established that high growth rate of broiler chickens in the start and groove periods (5–39 days) is provided by high-protein compound feeds – 23% (1–2 weeks), 21% (3–5 weeks) and exchange energy of 298 kcal and 305 kcal, respectively. With further cultivation in the finish forage the protein content in the forage decreases and the level of metabolic energy increases (up to 309 kcal). However, for each cross applies its own technology of cultivation and different rates of nutrients in raw materials. It is clear that effective breeding of broiler chickens is not possible without the proper rationing and use of protein and feed energy. Of course, provided that the supply of biologically active substances also corresponds to the normalized amount. Thus, the quality of poultry products is directly dependent on the quality of feed and the efficiency of transformation of feed energy into products.
Reproductive and feather-fluff qualities of the obroshyno breed geese group in the third generation with blood of geese of great gray and legart breeds
Authors: Petriv M. , Ferenc L. , Sloboda O.
Published: November 2019

We set the aim to study the effect of the blood influx of large gray geese and legart geese breeds on the productive qualities of the obroshyno breed group of geese in the third generation) and the legarts that have been highlighted in our previous publications. With the descendants of these crosses breeding and breeding work was conducted in the direction of breeding and productive qualities improvement. For our research, four groups of 50 birds each were compiled from the livestock of geese, which were kept separately for the breeding and egg laying periods (from January to May) to ensure proper feeding and retention. The average geese live weight at the beginning of oviposition were: females OS – 6.25 kg, OB – 6.35, OS ♀ (OS ♀ x BC ♂) – 6.45, OB ♀ (OB ♀ x legart) – 6.5; males OS – 7.15 kg, OB – 7.35, OS ♂ (OS ♀ x BC ♂) – 7.45, OB ♂ (OB ♀ x legart ♂) – 7.50 kg. The duration of oviposition was higher in purebred geese (groups I and III) compared to domestic geese (groups II and IV). The average oviposition of the group I geese was highest – 41.0 pcs/head and was dominated by the group II geese by 1.2%. The weight of OS of geese of group III amounted to 40.6 pcs/head and was dominated by local geese of group IV by 2.9%. However, domestic geese (groups II and IV), by weight of eggs, outperformed purebred geese (groups I and III) by 2.1 and 4.5%, respectively. The study of incubation qualities of eggs shows that the fertilization in purebred AB and OS geese (groups I and III) was 83.9% and 83.0%, and the analogues from II and IV groups prevailed by 0.4 and 0.5%, respectively. The higher hatchability of the geese was in hybrid geese (groups II and IV) than in purebred OBS and geese OS (groups I and III). On the basis of the conducted researches the following conclusions were made: 1. The productivity of geese AB of the breed group (group I) is characterized by the following performance indicators: oviposition – 40.6 pcs. per head; egg weight – 153.2 g; fertilization – 83.5%; deductibility – 71.8%; live weight of geese at 9 weeks of age – males 4.05 kg, females – 3.67 kg; conservation – 87.0%. 2. Local geese of OB x legart (group II) had lower productivity rates: by 2.9%, they had a low fertility rate of 0.5%; fertility – 1.5%; live weight of geese at 9 weeks of age: males – 6.7%, females – 4.6%; conservation – 2.0%; at higher egg mass by 2.1%. 3. Geese of the OS of the breed group (group III) are characterized by the following performance indicators: oviposition – 40.6 pcs. per head; egg weight – 153.2 g; fertilization – 83.0%; excretion rate – 71.0%; live weight of geese at 9 weeks of age – males 4.05 kg, females – 3.67 kg; conservation – 87.0%. 4. Local geese OS x ВS (group IV) are characterized by lower indicators, respectively: with a yield of 2.9%, higher fertilization – 0.5%; with a yield of 1.5%; live weight of geese at 9 weeks of age: males – 6.7%, females – 4.6%; conservation – by 2.0%; at higher egg mass by 4.5%.
The influence of citrates Ag and Cu on the lipid composition of the tissues of the honey bees body and bee bread under the condition of their added to the feeding in the spring period
Authors: Dvylyuk I. I. , Kovalchuk I. I.
Published: November 2019

Experimental data of the lipid composition of the honey bees and bee bread in the spring period under the conditions of feeding sugar syrup with Ag and Cu citrates are presented in the article. The studies were conducted on 3 groups of bee colonies, three bee colonies each. Control group (I) received sugar syrup at a concentration of 1:1 (1000 ml per week), experimental (II) group received under similar conditions with sugar syrup 0.2 mg of Argentum and 0.2 mg of Cuprum in citrate form. The third experimental group was fed with sugar syrup Ag and Cu citrates at doses of 0.5 mg each per 1000 ml of sugar syrup per week. The study was lasted 36 days. Samples of tissues of the whole organism of honey bees in the amount of 30–35 pieces were selected for the study. from each bee colony and bee bread to determine the total lipid content by the Folch method and their separate fractions: phospholipids, mono- and diacylglycerols, free cholesterol, non-esterified fatty acids, triacylglycerols, esterified cholesterol glycol cholesterol using thin layer chromatography using silica gel plates Sorbfil. According to the results of the research, we found intergroup differences of total lipid content in the tissues of whole organism of the honey bees and bee bread of experimental groups in comparison with the control group. Higher levels of phospholipids, esterified cholesterol, and lower levels of free cholesterol, mono- and diacylglycerols and triacylglycerols were found in the tissue of bees II and III of the experimental group. Introduction of Ag and Cu citrates into the components of bee feeding in the bee bread the level of phospholipids (P ˂ 0.01), mono and diacylglycerols (group III), triacylglycerols increased against the decrease of free cholesterol (P ˂ 0.05) and esterified cholesterol (P ˂ 0.01).
Stock Market Development and Economic Growth in Bangladesh: An Empirical Appraisal
Authors: Hossin Md. Shakhaowat , Islam Md. Shafiul
Published: November 2019

This article seeks to examine the impact of the Bangladesh’s stock market development on its economic growth from the period of 1989-2012. We have used Johansen Cointegration test to estimate the long-run equilibrium relationship between the variables and the Granger causality test was conducted in order to establish causal relationship, while the model was estimated using the error correction model (ECM). Johansen co-integration test results show that the Bangladesh’s stock market development and economic growth are co-integrated. This indicates that a long run relationship exists between stock market development and economic growth in Bangladesh. The causality test results suggest a unidirectional causality from stock market development to the economic growth. On the other hand, there is no “reverse causation” from economic growth to stock market development. The evidence from this study reveals that the activities in the stock market tend to impact positively on the economy. It is recommended therefore that stock market regulatory authority should therefore address policy issues that are capable of boosting the investors’ confidence through improved policy formulation and creation of awareness.
A Mapping of Job Opportunities for Indonesian Migrant Workers in the Malaysian Manufacturing Industry
Authors: Wahyuni Sri , Bachtiar Nasri , Elfindri Elfindri , Ridwan Endrizal
Published: November 2019

This paper aims to place Indonesian migrant workers based on a mapping from the estimation of the demand function of foreign workers and the efficiency of production costs. The demand function of foreign workers and the function of production costs are obtained through a derivation in the function of Constant Elasticity of Substitution (CES) production. The mapping of Indonesian migrant workers placement applies five scenarios by the assumption that local wage constantly increased using panel data from the Malaysian manufacturing industries, period 2002-2015. The result found that the relationship of all foreign workers with local workers at various levels of skills in the manufacturing industry is substitution. The priority for high-skilled which is a priority for placing Indonesian migrant workers is manufacturing industries with CA code and CI code, middle-skilled is manufacturing industries with CB code, CI code, and CJ code, low-skilled is manufacturing industries with CA code, CL code, and Other manufacturing industries.
Where to put bike counters? Stratifying bicycling patterns in the city using crowdsourced data
Authors: Brum-Bastos Vanessa , Ferster Colin J. , Nelson Trisalyn , Winters Meghan
Published: November 2019

When designing bicycle count programs, it can be difficult to know where to locate counters to generate a representative sample of bicycling ridership. Crowdsourced data on ridership has been shown to represent patterns of temporal ridership in dense urban areas. Here we use crowdsourced data and machine learning to categorize street segments into classes of temporal patterns of ridership. We used continuous signal processing to group 3,880 street segments in Ottawa, Ontario into six classes of temporal ridership that varied based on overall volume and daily patterns (commute vs non-commute). Transportation practitioners can use this data to strategically place counters across these strata to efficiently capture bicycling ridership counts that better represent the entire city.
Strong Sour Tamarind Flavor of Methyl-2,3,4- trihydroxyhexanoate, a new compound isolated from Leaves of Tamarindus indica, L. plays a role in plant defense mechanisms
Authors: Biswas Suprana , Chakraborty Nabanita , Chakraborty Supriya
Published: November 2019

Flavoring compounds of plants play a significant role in plant defense mechanism. Compound responsible for strong sour tamarind flavor has been isolated and identified from Methanol fraction of tamarind leaves (TrMF). Chromatographic and spectral analyses of TrMF revealed the compound to be methyl 2,3,4- trihydroxyhexanoate. This compound showed a strong antioxidant activity as well as strong antimicrobial activity. It showed significant antioxidant activity with Ic50 value of 2.5μg/ml whereas tert-butyl-1-hydroxytoluene and ascorbic acid revealed 26.0μg/ml and 5.0μg/ml, respectively. It also revealed strong inhibitory activity against Aspergellosis disease-causing fungi namely; Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus tamarii and Aspergillus niger at all concentrations. Streptococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were much more sensitive to methyl-trihydroxy-hexanoate at all concentrations than Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This pure compound exhibited concentration dependent inhibitory and stimulatory activity on rice seeds germination and seedling growth. It showed strong inhibitory activity up to 62.5ppm concentration and below this concentration the effect was stimulatory. Methyl- trihydroxyhexanoate exhibited wide range of defensive activity against microbes and crop seeds and also possesses potent antioxidative activity. Thus play an important role in plant defense mechanism and can be utilized as a valuable source of bio-herbicides and pesticides.
Conditions Surrounding Publication Performance of Faculty Members of Two Selected Higher Education Institutions In Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Authors: Villarino Niño Antonio , Cagasan Editha
Published: November 2019

In the Philippines, only a small percentage of research is published in scientific publications. This study aimed to find out the conditions surrounding publication performance of faculty members in universities in Eastern Visayas. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews from 16 respondents with high publication performance (HPP) and low publication performance (LPP) and through analysis of secondary data. Using the grounded theory approach, a theoretical model was generated. Results showed that the conditions leading to HPP were: (1) favorable research environment characterized by low workload in instruction, availability of funding support and research facilities, access to research mentors, and availability of publication incentives; (2) exposure to research during graduate and undergraduate studies; (3) strong peer influence; (4) positive attitude towards publication of research results; and (5) beliefs in the positive consequences of publishing. On the other hand, the conditions leading to LPP were: (1) unfavorable research environment characterized by high workload for instruction, lack of funding support and research facilities, and lack of access to research mentor; (2) academic background not research-oriented; (3) low level of peer influence; (4) negative attitude towards publishing research results; and (5) availability of other options to disseminate research results. Research findings imply that if given a favorable research environment, faculty members can be productive in research and publishing of research results.
Characteristics of Innovations in the Cultivation Process of Intensive Red Chili
Authors: Wardah Eva , Budi Setia
Published: November 2019

The characteristics of innovation and the process of implementing intensive red chili cultivation need to get training from parties involved in intensive red chili cultivation activities. The purpose of this study is to determine farmers' assessment of the innovation characteristics of intensive red chili cultivation. The research sample consisted of 32 red chili farmers in Meurah Dua District, Pidie Jaya Regency, Indonesia. This research was conducted through a qualitative descriptive approach with data measurement using a Likert scale. Based on farmers' responses to the innovation characteristics of intensive red chili cultivation, the results sequentially showed that the cultivation (1) having a relative profit level, (2) easy to try, (3) suitability level, (4) observable, and (5) level of innovation complexity. The process of red chili cultivation activities include; (1) seed procurement and seeding, (2) land management, (3) planting, (4) plant maintenance, (5) pest and disease control, and (6) harvesting. The role of agricultural extension is needed to continue to provide training and assistance to address problems faced by intensive red chili farmers especiallyin the selection of superior seeds and good seeding process, balanced fertilization, integrated pest and disease control.
In-vitro Callus Induction of Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) Leaves Using Kinetin and 2,4-D (Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid)
Authors: Handayani Rd. Selvy , Yunus Ismadi , Sayuti M. , Irawan Endri
Published: November 2019

Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) is a tropical fruit grown in Southeast Asia and it has high nutritional and economic values and highly appreciated by consumers in Indonesia.  Unfortunately, there are several obstacles in planting durian in Indonesia, specifically in Aceh.  One of the abstacles is the scarcity of superior durian plants. Generally, plant conservations done conventionally through vegetative propagation.  However, this technique has disadvantage such as harming the initial plants.    Therefore, plant culture tissue has been used as a modern technique to develop durian plants. The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of kinetin and 2,4 D on development of durian leaf explants through in-vitro bioassay. The research was conducted at Tissue Culture Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Malikussaleh University from January to April 2019 using Completely Randomized Design (CRD) Factorial with 2 factors observed. The first factor was Kinetin (K): 0.0, 0.1 and 0.5 ppm. The second factor was auxin 2,4 D: 0.0, 0.5 and 1.0 ppm.  The results showed that the in-vitro application of kinetin affected the induction of leaf callus.  The application of 0.5 ppm of kinetin gave the best result compared to others.  The in-vitro application of 2,4 D 0.5 ppm also possessed the best result compared to others. There was no interaction beween in-vitro application of kinetin and 2,4 D on the growth of durian leaf callus at all parameters observed.
Genetic and Heritability Estimation of Water Apple (Syzygiumaqueum (Burm.f.) Alston)
Authors: Nasution Fitriana , Hadiati Sri
Published: November 2019

Nine different accessions of water apples were evaluated at Indonesian Tropical Fruit Research Institute(ITFRI), Solok, West Sumatera from January 2013 to December 2014. This present study was aimed to evaluate the variability, heritability, genetic advance and its characters in nine different accessions to provide useful information in the improvement program of water apples. The research used Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with two replications. The ANOVA results exposed significant differences at 5% probability level for all characters. Genotypic variance on fruit weight, fruit length, fruit diameter, leaf length were broad. However, the genotypic variance on total soluble solids, leaf width were narrow. The phenotypic variation for all characters was broad. The heritability estimation was categorized as low, moderate, and high. High heritability estimation was recorded for fruit weight, fruit length, fruit diameter, and leaf diameter. Moderate heritability estimation was noticed for total soluble solids. Leaf width had low heritability estimation. High heritability and high genetic advance were observed on fruit weight.
Effects of Si Addition on Microstructure, Properties and Serration Behaviors of Lightweight Al-Mg-Zn-Cu Medium-entropy Alloys
Authors: Li Yasong , Li Ruixuan , Zhang Yong
Published: November 2019

A series of as-cast lightweight multicomponent alloys Al(86-x)Mg10Zn2 Cu2 Six (x=0, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.2 at.%) were prepared by a vacuum induction furnace with a steel die. With the addition of Si, the reticular white Al-Cu phase deposited were gradually replaced by the gray eutectic Mg-Si phase, while the compressive strength of the alloys increases first and then decreases slowly. It is particularly noteworthy that the compression plasticity also exhibits this trend. When the Si content is 0.9 at.%, the compressive strength reaches its maximum at 779.11 MPa and the compressive plasticity reaches 20.91%. The effect of the addition of Si on the serration behavior of alloy was also studied; we found that the addition of Si introduces a new MgSi phase, and with the change of Si is significantly affects the morphology of the precipitated phase, which affects the serration behavior of the alloys. The comprehensive mechanical properties of the alloy are optimal at the critical point where the serration behavior disappears.In this work, we have provided a method and a composition for the preparation of a low-cost, high-strength, lightweight medium-entropy alloys.
Acute effect of three different warm-up protocols on maximal isokinetic strength in young men
Authors: Rodrigues Patrick , Gabellone Hernandez Sara , De Macedo Salgueirosa Fabiano , Oliveira Ednaldo , Wharton Lee , Osiecki Raul
Published: November 2019

Objective: To investigate the acute effect of three different warm-up protocols on a maximal isokinetic strength test.

Methods: Twenty-two male, recreational athletes involved in regular resistance training were evaluated. Subjects performed a maximal isokinetic strength test of the knee extensors in an isokinetic dynamometer after completing a control session or one of the following warm-up protocols using a randomized design: a general warm-up, stretching warm-up, or specific warm-up. The comparison between treatments was completed through Repeated-Measures Analysis of Variance, followed by a Bonferroni “post hoc” test (p < 0.05).

Results: The only difference found was the concentric peak moment following the application of the specific warm-up protocol, which was lower than the control session (12.94%; p < 0.05). No other differences were noted in eccentric peak movement or total work (concentric + eccentric) parameter after application of any the warm-up protocols within control condition (p > 0.05).

Conclusion: The finding of this investigation showed that none of warm-up protocols applied were able to change the total work of maximal isokinetic strength. Thus, our investigation suggests that the general warm-up, stretching warm-up and specific warm-up have had no adverse or improved effectiveness on acute muscle strength capacity.
SLOVENIA'S MILITARY PATH TO THE ALLIANCE
Authors: STEINER ALOJZ
Published: November 2019

Abstract In 2019, while the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its existence, Slovenia is celebrating the 15th anniversary of membership of it. Two more anniversaries must also be highlighted: namely the 25th anniversary of the beginning of international military cooperation by the Slovenian Armed Forces, and the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the declaration on the fulfilment of the conditions for the army to be fully integrated into the Alliance. In addition, the Slovenian military path to the Alliance has several other interesting facts and special features that are presented in this article. These include the relatively short transition from the army consisting solely of a military reserve and later a conscript army, to a professional army with a voluntary reserve; the accelerated and incomplete process of functional professionalization; and the successful integration into NATO, followed by rather irresponsible abandonment of the commitments given to the Alliance with regard to financial investments and capability building. Key words development path, accession, integration, full membership, transition, transformation.
Relação da vitamina D sobre a inflamação na obesidade
Authors: Melo Stéfany Rodrigues de Sousa , Santos Raísa de Oliveira , Santos Loanne Rocha dos , Morais Jennifer Beatriz Silva , Severo Juliana Beatriz Silva , Sousa Mickael de Paiva , Cruz Kyria Jayanne Clímaco , Oliveira Ana Raquel Soares de , Marreiro Dilina do Nascimento
Published: November 2019

Introdução: A literatura tem evidenciado deficiência de vitamina D em indivíduos obesos o que contribui para a manifestação da inflamação crônica de baixo grau. Portanto, esta revisão objetiva trazer informações atualizadas sobre a relação da vitamina  D  com o processo inflamatório desencadeado na obesidade. Metodologia: Realizou-se um levantamento bibliográfico nas bases de dados Pubmed, SciELO, LILACS e Cochrane, utilizando as seguintes palavras-chave: "vitamin D” e “inflammation”; “obesity” e “inflammation”; "vitamin D”, “obesity” e “inflammation”. Resultados: Os indivíduos obesos parecem apresentar deficiência de vitamina D decorrente da ingestão inadequada ou captação aumentada dessa vitamina pelo tecido adiposo o que pode contribuir para o aumento da inflamação crônica de baixo grau, presente na obesidade. Conclusão: A inadequação no consumo de vitamina D contribui para a manifestação de sua deficiência em obesos. No entando, mais estudos são necessários, considerando que o metabolismo desse micronutriente não está completamente elucidado.
O direito das pessoas com deficiência sensorial à inclusão educacional no Supremo Tribunal Federal
Authors: Neto Vicente Elísio de Oliveira , Melo Áldena Fernandes de
Published: November 2019

A pesquisa busca sistematizar casos relativos à inclusão educacional das pessoas com deficiência sensorial julgados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) identificando questões empíricas envolvidas na concretização do direito titularizado pela minoria historicamente excluída. A investigação empregou o método de abordagem dedutivo, tem cunho descritivo e utilizou procedimentos técnicos, bibliográfico e documental. Define-se o direito à educação enquanto direito humano-fundamental, destaca-se sua gênese no contexto do reconhecimento das liberdades positivas, as dimensões humana, política e econômica e sua universalização progressiva por meio do processo de política pública que conjuga os esforços estatais, as iniciativas econômicas e as atividades do terceiro setor. Descrevem-se os reflexos de uma história de exclusão das pessoas com deficiência no contexto educacional cuja superação vem se constituindo em imperativo político-jurídico na atividade de interpretação e aplicação do direito pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal. A sistematização demonstra que a efetivação do direito das pessoas com deficiência sensorial à educação envolve: ambiente educacional acessível; profissionais especializados e de apoio escolar; tecnologia assistiva; atendimento educacional especializado em instituições inclusivas ou especiais; e, amplo acesso não-discriminatório às instituições privadas de ensino. Conclui-se destacando a contribuição da jurisprudência no processo multidimensional da inclusão educacional.
A audiodescrição: a voz que promove a imagem no contexto educacional geográfico
Authors: Lima Raimundo Guilherme , Tavares Rogério Junior Correia
Published: November 2019

O trabalho apresenta uma proposta de cunho educacional, que tem como objetivo propor uma produção midiática audiovisual com a utilização do recurso da audiodescrição. Podemos classificar a audiodescrição como uma intermediação linguística, uma modalidade de tradução que ressignifica o visual em verbal, contribuindo para a inclusão cultural, social e educacional. Desta feita a implementação da proposta foi aplicada na Escola Municipal Nossa Senhora de Fátima – Extremoz RN, com a turma do 9º do Ensino Fundamental II na disciplina de Geografia. A construção metodológica segue as seguintes diretrizes: Embasamento teórico sobre o tema, apresentação das ideias aos alunos durante aula expositiva, seleção dos assuntos, construções dos roteiros, filmagens, edição e publicação dos vídeos. Culminando om a construção de um audiovisual acessível para pessoas que apresentem deficiência sensorial (baixa visão ou cegos). Sendo este audiovisual o produto resultado do experimento desenvolvido. Deste modo, o estudo agregou inovação, capacidade de engajamento da turma e construção de uma mentalidade educacional voltada para implantação de vetores que promovam a acessibilidade.
Software Graphmatica – Teoria e prática na incorporação das TDIC como ferramenta pedagógica
Authors: Lira Arianny de Sousa , Bezerra Francisco Hedyleno Coelho , Silva José Gleison Alves da , Sales Gilvandenys Leite
Published: November 2019

Este relato tem como objetivo apresentar uma resenha do capítulo 18 do livro “Objetos de aprendizagem: teoria e prática”, intitulado de TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS NA SALA DE AULA: O USO DO SOFTWARE GRAPHMATICA COMO FERRAMENTA PEDAGÓGICA. A temática emerge sobre a importância de avaliar a construção de conhecimento do aluno por meio da utilização do Software Graphmatica no estudo da Geometria Analítica, elaborando atividades para a visualização dos gráficos a serem aplicadas no 3º ano do Ensino Médio. A pesquisa teve abordagem metodológica qualitativa, quantitativa, bibliográfica, e um estudo a partir de coletas de dados por meio de um questionário. Dentre as contribuições advindas do processo, destacou-se a abordagem do software no contexto de sala de aula no ensino de Matemática. A partir dos resultados, ressalta-se a importância da utilização de tecnologias digitais.
Impacto ambiental nos sedimentos do tributário do Rio Doce após o rompimento da barragem de Fundão
Authors: Reis Deyse Almeida dos , Roeser Hubert Mathias Peter , Santiago Aníbal da Fonseca
Published: November 2019

Em 2015, a bacia do Rio Gualaxo do Norte sofreu com um grave desastre ambiental que afetou a qualidade do ambiente fluvial devido ao rompimento das estruturas da barragem de Fundão localizada no subdistrito Bento Rodrigues, Mariana, Minas Gerais/Brasil. Devido aos impactos do desastre e tendo em vista a importância econômica e social da bacia hidrográfica do Rio Gualaxo do Norte, esta pesquisa teve como objetivo avaliar a situação atual da bacia hidrográfica por meio de estudos de sedimentos com o objetivo de avaliar os impactos ambientais causados pelos rejeitos de minério de ferro, oriundos do rompimento e por outras fontes de poluição nos sedimentos de fundo. Para tanto, foram coletadas amostras de água e sedimentos em 27 estações ao longo de toda a bacia do Rio Gualaxo do Norte em agosto de 2016 e janeiro de 2017, no trecho a montante (não afetado pelo rompimento da barragem) e a jusante ao desastre ambiental (afetado pelos rejeitos da barragem). Os resultados dos sedimentos indicam que, nas estações de amostragem não afetadas pelo desastre, as concentrações dos metais e semimetais refletem a geologia do Quadrilátero Ferrífero. No entanto, na área afetada pelo desastre ambiental, houve mudanças nas propriedades químicas e físicas do sedimento de fundo, principalmente nas concentrações de ferro. Isso refletiu na contaminação e no enriquecimento por ferro nas estações a jusante ao desastre ambiental.
A construção da subjetividade do/a professor/a: implicações no ser docente na atualidade
Authors: Limachi Elysangela Koglin Ulo , Zucolotto Marcele Pereira da Rosa
Published: November 2019

A docência deveria uma das profissões da mais alta relevância para a sociedade atual, mas o que se tem observado é o seu descenso e desvalorização. A consolidação desta profissão, no contexto da Educação brasileira foi marcada por avanços e recuos que por vezes ameaçaram interesses e projetos de uma classe dominante. Neste contexto, o/a docente também foi se constituindo, tanto como sujeito no social como profissional da Educação, com base naquilo que acreditava e concebia como importante para construção de sua subjetividade. Portanto, o presente trabalho objetiva a compreender como tem se dado a construção da subjetividade desse professor no transcurso da trajetória profissional docente no contexto brasileiro. Por meio de um estudo teórico, de cunho qualitativo, primeiramente se fez um levantamento histórico da Educação e do professor no contexto brasileiro, para em um segundo momento compreender como pôde/pode se dar a construção da subjetividade deste profissional até o presente momento. Diante do encontrado compreendeu-se que este profissional da Educação esteve/está sujeito aos efeitos de interesses/organizações político-econômicas, que tem resultado na construção de uma subjetividade absorvida por um sistema que prima pela produtividade em detrimento do próprio crescimento intelectual. Essa construção se dá em um território existencial onde há uma diversidade de vínculos, relações e ações, portanto, compreender estes diferentes processos de subjetivação no contexto da docência, refletir e dialogar sobre eles pode abrir portas para se inventar outros modos de ser e trabalhar como professor/a.
Fatores de risco associados ao desenvolvimento de neoplasias de pênis
Authors: Oliveira Marcos Vitor Batista de , Morais Wygor Bruno e Silva , Oliveira Francisco Braz Milanez , Silva Wenderson Costa da , E Silva Lemos Lanna Marcella
Published: November 2019

O objetivo desse estudo foi analisar os principais fatores de riscos associados ao desenvolvimento de câncer de pênis. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, onde formulou-se a seguinte questão não-clínica: “Quais os fatores de risco associados ao desenvolvimento de câncer de pênis?”. Quanto aos resultados os sete estudos incluídos nesta revisão estavam no idioma inglês (100%). A maioria das publicações foram concentradas no ano de 2016 (3/42,8%), e houve predomínio de estudos realizados nos Estados Unidos (3/42,8%). Em relação à natureza do estudo, houve prevalência de estudos coorte e transversais (4/57,1%).  A principal linha de pesquisa investigada nessa temática versou sobre os fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento, de câncer de pênis. Dentre os principais fatores se destacaram pacientes jovens, solteiros, vivendo em áreas rurais, consumo excessivo de álcool, com sintomas iniciais específicos, baixo nível de escolaridade e baixa renda disponível. Entre outros fatores estão a falta de circuncisão, má instrução e higiene genital insatisfatória, a presença de fimose, infecção pelo vírus do papiloma humano (HPV), as doenças sexualmente transmissíveis e tabagismo. O que acaba acarretando em complicações como pápulas, úlcera persistente ou ainda por tumor localizado na glande, prepúcio, sulco coronal, corpo peniano, frênulo e meato uretral. Todos esses fatores de risco estão relacionados e engloba o fator socioeconômico. Mas o que chama mais atenção é o fato de haver uma associação estreita entre essas questões e ocupar papel de destaque quando analisado o perfil clínico, cultural e epidemiológico desses pacientes.
Análise da viabilidade da separação de água de chuveiros e pias para reúso
Authors: Fonseca Patrícia Fernandes , Da Silva Juarez Ramos , Fonseca Enir da Silva
Published: November 2019

O consumo desordenado de água vem agravando a manutenção e melhoria dos serviços de captação, tratamento e distribuição para a sociedade. Segundo a Secretaria de Saneamento e Recursos Hídricos do Governo do Estado de São Paulo (2015), a água é um recurso renovável, porém limitada e de alto valor econômico, e a sua escassez pode ocorrer por condições climáticas, hidrológicas ou por demanda excessiva. O aumento no consumo vem exigindo alternativas para captação a cada dia mais distante dos centros de consumo, o que está elevando os custos, dificultando e agravando a manutenção e melhoria nos serviços de tratamento. Com este artigo procurou-se estudar a separação de água utilizada em chuveiros e pias para reutilização e aplicação em edifícios e condomínios. É apresentado um estudo sobre o potencial econômico da água tratada obtida através do aproveitamento de águas cinzas. Em função aos objetivos, foi aplicada uma pesquisa com características exploratória e qualitativa. Além dos benefícios ambientais, os resultados com a implantação do sistema em residências, poderá proporcionar uma redução dos esgotos destinados a concessionária em 30%. O custo total com materiais para implantação em um edifício com até 16 apartamentos foi estimado em R$ 5.650,32.