bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Le tatouage entre la science et l’art : secrets et couleurs
Authors: Pombo Nabais Catarina
Published: June 2021

Depuis ses débuts, le tatouage est une pratique entourée de secrétisme. Par la présentation de quelques exemples classiques du tatouage, ainsi que de quelques-uns plus récents, irrévérents et inattendus, cet article cherche à explorer de nouvelles formes de cette pratique d’inscription corporelle qui nous conduisent à des conceptions imprévues et radicales du secret, dont le tatouage est toujours entouré.
Insects as a source of phenolic compounds and potential health benefits
Authors: Nino M.C. , Reddivari L. , Osorio C. , Kaplan I. , Liceaga A.M.
Published: June 2021

The use of insects in traditional medicine and unveiling the chemical structure of the bright pigments in butterfly wings led to the discovery of bioactive phenolic compounds in the insect bodies. These metabolites have been found not only due to the insect absorption and metabolisation of the plant-derived phenolic present in their diet, but also from the ability of insects to synthesise phenolic compounds de novo through the sclerotisation process. Plant phenolics are secondary metabolites involved in the protection of tissues against UV radiation, herbivores, and pathogens, as well as pigmentation of fruits and flowers. These bioactive compounds exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities, demonstrated through in vitro and in vivo studies. This bioactive potential is thought to occur due to their chemical characteristics that allow them to stabilise reactive oxygen species (ROS), chelate prooxidant metal ions, interact with key enzymes and signal cascades involved in biological pathways. Bioactivity of plant phenolics and both in vitro, in vivo studies, suggest that the dietary compounds absorbed by the insect maintain their chemical and bioactive properties. Further characterisation of the phenolic composition in edible insects and evaluation of their bioactive capacity as well as their bioavailability, could result in discovering additional health benefits of entomophagy apart from macro-nutritional (e.g. protein) content.
Effect of the house cricket (Acheta domesticus) inclusion and process temperature on extrudate snack properties
Authors: Ribeiro L. , Cunha L.M. , García-Segovia P. , Martínez-Monzó J. , Igual M.
Published: June 2021

The demand for healthy, satiating, and convenient products is growing, with ready-to-eat expanded snacks being the preferred. These are produced made by extrusion, which is a versatile and efficient technology, with an immense potential to develop new food products. In addition to satisfy consumer requests, it is interesting to add alternative protein sources to these products, such as insects that have nutritional benefits and ecological advantages. The aim of this work is to evaluate the effect of extrusion temperature and enrichment with house cricket (Acheta domesticus) on properties of extruded snacks. Extrudates were produced with a single-screw extruder at two barrel temperatures (165 and 175 °C), formulated with corn flour and house cricket powder in mass ratios, 100:0, 95:5, 90:10, and 85:15. Water content, water activity, expansion, porosity, water absorption, water solubility indices; swelling index and hygroscopicity; colour, texture, protein content,in vitro digestibility, and protein bioaccessibility were measured. The results suggest that incorporating edible insects in extruded snacks can be a good alternative to the snacks on the market, since they maintain the appropriate physicochemical characteristics, especially when formulated at low temperatures. Further, they improve the protein content, with the recommended percentage use of 5 and 10% of house cricket, for the formulation of snacks with extrusion at 165 °C.
Effects of two diets on adults’ survival and productivity in mass-rearing ofTenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)
Authors: El Deen S. Naser , Lamaj F. , Verrastro V. , Al Bitar L. , Baldacchino F.
Published: June 2021

Yellow mealworm is a grain infesting pest that is receiving attention nowadays as an alternative protein source for humans and animals. Its ability to convert low quality feed, like organic by-products, into high-quality food increases its production sustainability. The feeding diet is one of the most important factors in rearingTenebrio molitor Linnaeus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), which affects its growth, longevity and nutritional composition. Many by-products have been tested on larvae, but studies are scarce on adults. This work aimed to compare the effect of chicken feed diet (C) and wheat bran (B) by-product, as well as integrating yeast (CY and BY), on the adults’ reproduction and larval growth. Experiment was set up in a complete productive cycle of mass-rearing. The evaluation was done on the reproductive stage of the adults and the development of the larvae until harvesting (appearance of the first pupa). Results showed that the bran-based diets significantly improved the adults’ survival; after 50 days, mean of 110 and 146 adults survived on B and BY diets respectively compared to mean of 23 adults when reared on both chicken feed diets. Besides, wheat bran supplemented with yeast improved the total number of larvae (6,448.2 larvae) compared to bran diet (4,016.7 larvae). Whereas the two chicken feed-based diets had significant positive effect on the average larval weight; the maximum weight reached was 116.3 mg and 145.8 mg for larvae read on C and CY diets respectively compared to 47.8 mg and 57.3 mg on B and BY diets. Nevertheless, in 50 days of reproduction, the total larval biomass was highest on bran supplemented with yeast (283.1 g). In conclusion, the increase of sustainability and efficiency in mass-rearing of mealworms is possible by using appropriate diets on respective stages; bran-based diets for reproduction and chicken feed-based diets for larval growth.
Rice husk biochar effects on improving soil properties and root development in rice (Oryza glaberrima Steud.) exposed to drought stress during early reproductive stage
Authors: Kartika Kartika ,   Research Center for Biology, Indonesian Institute of Science, Cibinong 16911, Indonesia, Sakagami Jun-Ichi , Lakitan Benyamin , Yabuta Shin , Akagi Isao , Widuri Laily Ilman , Siaga Erna , Iwanaga Hibiki , Nurrahma Arinal Haq Izzawati ,   College of Agriculture, Universitas Sriwijaya, Inderalaya 30662, Indonesia,   Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University, 1-21-24 Korimoto, Kagoshima 890-0065, Japan,   Research Center for Sub-optimal Lands (PUR-PLSO), Sriwijaya University, Palembang 30139, Indonesia,   College of Agriculture, Universitas Jember, Jember 68121, Indonesia,   College of Agriculture, Universitas Bina Insan, Lubuklinggau 31626, Indonesia,   The United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kagoshima University, 1-21-24 Korimoto, Kagoshima 890-0065, Japan
Published: June 2021

Benefits of biochar application on environment conservation and agricultural production have been widely studied. However, few studies were focused on root development. The objective of this study covered root and shoot development, yield, and soil properties associated with exposure of Oryza glaberrima rice during the early reproductive stage to drought stress in rice-husk amended soil. The biochar was amended at a rate of 10.5 g pot-1, equivalent to 3 ton ha-1. Biochar-amended and non-amended plants were exposed to drought stress after the panicles had visibly emerged in all plant populations. Biochar application caused less restriction on root elongation, volume, and surface area during water stress conditions. Enhanced root development was primarily associated with improvement in water status and chemical properties in biochar-amended soil. Soil chemical properties improved, including increased soil pH, available P, cation exchange capacity, and exchangeable Mg. Under drought stress conditions, shoot growth was more sensitive than root growth, as indicated by the significant reduction of stem dry weight (SDW) and leaf dry weight (LDW). Fine roots in biochar-amended soil were longer than those in non-amended soil. In general, Biochar application enable the O. glaberrima rice to maintain yield under drought stress condition.
Global-Affine and Local-Specific Generative Adversarial Network for semantic-guided image generation
Authors: Zhang Susu , Ni Jiancheng , Hou Lijun , Zhou Zili , Hou Jie , Gao Feng
Published: June 2021

The recent progress in learning image feature representations has opened the way for tasks such as label-to-image or text-to-image synthesis. However, one particular challenge widely observed in existing methods is the difficulty of synthesizing fine-grained textures and small-scale instances. In this paper, we propose a novel Global-Affine and Local-Specific Generative Adversarial Network (GALS-GAN) to explicitly construct global semantic layouts and learn distinct instance-level features. To achieve this, we adopt the graph convolutional network to calculate the instance locations and spatial relationships from scene graphs, which allows our model to obtain the high-fidelity semantic layouts. Also, a local-specific generator, where we introduce the feature filtering mechanism to separately learn semantic maps for different categories, is utilized to disentangle and generate specific visual features. Moreover, we especially apply a weight map predictor to better combine the global and local pathways considering the highly complementary between these two generation sub-networks. Extensive experiments on the COCO-Stuff and Visual Genome datasets demonstrate the superior generation performance of our model against previous methods, our approach is more capable of capturing photo-realistic local characteristics and rendering small-sized entities with more details.
Corrosion and Tribological Behaviour of BN Thin Films Deposited Using Magnetron Sputtering
Authors: Singh Mukhtiar , Vasudev Hitesh , Kumar Ravinder
Published: June 2021

Boron nitride coatings were synthesised on 316L stainless steel substrates through the radio frequency magnetron sputtering from a target made of hexagonal boron nitride. The process of deposition was conducted in three separate N2 and Ar system mixing regimes. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and x-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques investigated the microstructure morphology and composition of the BN films at varying ratio of N2 and Ar plasma. This research aimed to examine the effects of changing the N2 gas ratio on the structure and structural morphology of c-BN coatings. Using QAr / QN2-5/1 ratios, an increased consistency of the microstructure and further c-BN step formation suggest a fundamental technique for producing superior quality cubic boron nitride films. The electrochemical corrosion test and mechanical analysis was performed to study corrosion and tribological behaviour of the BN coating, and the results showed more improvement in corrosion and tribilogical behaviour in case of BN2 regime. The BN2 regime showed a maximum corrosion resistance of around 1.114 mpy (miles per year). The young's modulus of 346Gpa in magnitude in case of BN2 thin film was found to be higher as compared to base material and other two thin films.
Weakly Non-Covalent Docking of Amino-Acid Schiff Base Zn(II) Complex to Lysozyme
Authors: Akitsu Takashiro , Kuroda Yuto , Suda Shintaro , Furuya Tetsundo , Haraguchi Tomoyuki , Unno Masaki
Published: June 2021

Artificial metal enzymes that combine proteins with synthesized unnatural metal complexes as cofactors are attracting attention. The preparation of artificial metal enzymes not only clarifies the behavior of metal ions in biology, but also leads to the development of synthetic chemistry fields such as the discovery of new catalytic reactivity and substrate selectivity that are not observed in nature. In addition, a certain Schiff base zinc (II) complex is known to exhibit antioxidant and anticancer activity, too. Therefore, in this study, we investigated a rapid synthesis method of two known amino acid Schiff base zinc (II) complexes using microwave method and the complexation of zinc (II) complex with chicken egg white lysozyme, which is a relatively low molecular weight protein. Furthermore, investigation of weakly non-covalent intermolecular interaction features between the zinc (II) complexes and lysozyme was also carried out using some spectroscopic measurements.
Chemical Activation of Garcinia mangostana Mangosteen Shell with Acid-Base for Hexavalent Chromium Adsorption
Authors: Charnkeitkong Panida , Sripiboon Siriporn
Published: June 2021

This study investigates the potential for using mangosteen shell which is an agricultural waste to chemically activate using potassium hydroxide (KOH) or phosphoric acid (H3PO4) and then carbonized for 120 min at 673 K, to adsorb hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) from solution. The high iodine number and methylene blue number on the base-activation as a good adsorbent that a high surface area of this activated carbonaceous material is effective in removing Cr6+, with adsorption increasing with temperature, adsorption time, and initial feed concentration. With decreasing solution pH, the maximum of Cr6+ adsorption capacity and removal at a pH of 2.0 was achieved.
Successful Use of Phlebotomy to Treat Severe Secondary Polycythemia Due to Chronic Lung Disease
Authors: Fuqua Jacob , Reece Josephine , Sofka Sarah
Published: June 2021

Secondary polycythemia (SP) occurs as a result of increase erythropoietin levels most commonly as a result of tissue hypoxia. Symptoms such as erythromelalgia, pruritis, and bleeding, which are frequently seen in polycythemia vera (PV), do not commonly occur in SP. Phlebotomy is considered one of the mainstays of therapy for PV but is rarely used for treatment of SP due to concern about worsening tissue hypoxia. We present the case of a patient with severe SP due to chronic hypoxic lung disease who presented with erythromelalgia, pruritis, and bleeding and was treated successfully with therapeutic phlebotomy. This case illustrates the importance of considering the use of therapeutic phlebotomy in symptomatic patients with severe SP.
Z-alpha1-antitrypsin polymers and small airways disease: a new paradigm in alfa-1 anti-trypsin deficiency-related COPD development?
Authors: Pini Laura , Tiberio Laura , Arici Marianna , Corda Luciano , Giordani Jordan , Bargagli Elena , Tantucci Claudio
Published: June 2021

The presence of Alpha1-Antitrypsin (AAT) polymers, known to promote a sustained pro-inflammatory activity, has been previously demonstrated in bronchial biopsies of subjects with Z-AAT deficiency (AATD) suggesting a possible role in the development of COPD through a small airway disease impairment. The study aimed to assess the presence of small airways dysfunction and the potential correlation with the presence of Z-AAT polymers obtained by Exhaled Breath Condensate (EBC) collection in PiZZ subjects, as compared with matched healthy PiMM subjects. We enrolled 19 asymptomatic, never smoker subjects: 9 PiZZ and 10 PiMM as controls, without obstructive ventilatory defect (i.e., normal FEV1/VC% ratio). All subjects underwent complete pulmonary function tests (PFT). EBC was collected in all subjects. ELISA test was applied to search for Z-AAT polymers. The PiZZ subjects showed normal lung volumes and DLCO values. However, in comparison with PiMM subjects, the single breath test N2 wash-out revealed significant differences regarding the phase III slope (1.45±0.35 N2/L vs. 0.96±0.40 N2/L) (p<0.02) in the PiZZ subjects, while the closing volume/vital capacity ratio (14.3±4.5 % vs. 11.3±6.3 %) was not significantly increased. The ELISA test detected the presence of Z-AAT polymers in 44% of PiZZ patients. Asymptomatic, never smoker PiZZ subjects with normal spirometry and lung diffusion capacity showed airways impairment when compared to PiMM subjects. Although Z-AAT polymers were found only in 44% of PiZZ subjects, these findings suggest the possibility that chronic bronchiolitis can develop as a result of the long-term pro-inflammatory activity of Z-AAT polymers in subjects with Z-related AATD.
Roy-Camille Type 3 suicidal jumper's fractures
Authors: Umana Giuseppe Emmanuele , Teli Marco , Chaurasia Bipin , Passanisi Maurizio , Longo Gianfranco , Spitaleri Angelo , Fricia Marco , Tomasi Santino Ottavio , Ponzo Giancarlo , Nicoletti Giovanni Federico , Cicero Salvatore , Visocchi Massimiliano , Scalia Gianluca
Published: June 2021

Background:

Roy-Camille reported only three patients in their Type 3 posttraumatic transverse sacral fracture (TSF) classification. A modified Roy-Camille classification has been already proposed by other authors suggesting further categorization of the TSFs as partially displaced or completely displaced to predict the rate of neurological recovery following lumbopelvic fixation.

Materials and Methods:

We reported three adult cases of surgical fixation of fracture–dislocation (3A and 3B) of the sacrum due to traumatic injuries and submitted to lumbopelvic posterior reconstruction. A case of a 15-year-old male patient affected by Type 3C with vascular pelvic injury was also reported. A comprehensive literature search was performed on evaluation and management of Type 3 TSFs.

Results:

In Type 3A, there is a minimal anterior dislocation and the reduction is feasible with good chance of recovery. In Type 3B, the anterior dislocation is severe, neurological deficits are present, reduction is difficult, and there is a risk of vascular injury both at the trauma and during the surgical reduction. In Type 3C, the anterior dislocation is massive, and the risk of vascular injury is very high requiring prompt vascular or endovascular treatment. Open reduction and posterior instrumentation are technically feasible in patients affected by Type 3 high TSFs.

Conclusions:

In our opinion, a modified Roy-Camille classification could be useful in the assessment of prognostic and therapeutic aspects of such fractures, In our opinion, a modified Roy-Camille classification could help assess the prognostic and therapeutic aspects of such fractures, in which the severity of the dislocation affects the surgical technique, the chance of neurological recovery, and the patient's life expectancy.
Spondylectomy in the treatment of neoplastic spinal lesions – A retrospective outcome analysis of 582 patients using a patient-level meta-analysis
Authors: Spiessberger Alexander , Dietz Nicholas , Arvind Varun , Nasim Mansoor , Gruter Basil , Nevzati Edin , Hofer Silvia , Cho Samuel K
Published: June 2021

This study aims at identifying predictors of postoperative complications, lesion recurrence, and overall survival in patients undergoing en bloc spondylectomy (EBS) for spinal tumors. For this purpose a systematic review of the literature was conducted and patient-level data extracted. Linear-regression models were calculated to predict postoperative complications, lesion recurrence and overall survival based on age, tumor etiology, surgical approach, mode of resection (extra- vs. intralesional), tumor extension, and number of levels treated. A total of 582 patients were identified from the literature: 45% of females, median age 46 years (5–78); most common etiologies were: sarcoma (46%), metastases (31%), chordoma (11%); surgical approach was anterior (2.5%), combined (45%), and posterior (52.4%); 68.5% underwent EBS; average levels resected were 1.6 (1–6); average survival was 2.6 years; Complication rate was 17.7%. The following significant correlations were found: postoperative complications and resection mode (Odds ratio [OR] 1.35) as well as number of levels treated (OR 1.35); tumor recurrence and resection mode (OR 0.78); 5-year survival and age (OR 0.79), tumor grade (OR 0.65), tumor stage at diagnosis (OR 0.79), and resection mode (OR 1.68). EBS was shown to improve survival, decreases recurrence rates but also has a higher complication rate. Interestingly, the complication rate was not influenced by tumor extension or tumor etiology.
Use of indocyanine green-aided real-time angiography in laparoscopic mesenteric cyst excision – A safer approach
Authors: Wagh Amol N. , Dhimole Nikhil , Bhagvat Shirish R. , Sholapur Sachin S. , Doddamalappa Samprati
Published: June 2021

Mesenteric cysts are rare abdominal lesions in the mesentery of the intestine. Complete surgical excision is the only treatment which can be done by an open laparotomy or laparoscopic technique. Application of indocyanine green dye during the surgery helps in identification of the mesenteric vasculature, prevention and early repair of inadvertent iatrogenic vascular and bowel injury.
Patterns and predictors of smoking relapse among inpatient smoking intervention participants: a 1-year follow-up study in Korea
Authors: Lee Seung Eun , Kim Chul-Woung , Im Hyo-Bin , Jang Myungwha
Published: June 2021

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify relapse patterns in smokers who participated in an inpatient treatment program and to investigate factors related to relapse.METHODS: The participants comprised 463 smokers who participated in an inpatient treatment operated by the Daejeon Tobacco Control Center from 2015 to 2018. Participants received high-intensity smoking cessation intervention for 5 consecutive days, including pharmacotherapy and behavioral support, and continued with follow-up for 1 year to determine whether they maintained smoking cessation after discharge from inpatient treatment. Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazard models were used in the analysis.RESULTS: Participants’ relapse rate within 1 year was 72.8%, and 59.8% of participants smoked again within 6 months after participation. A higher number of counseling sessions was significantly associated with a lower risk of relapse (hazard ratio [HR], 0.23; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.17 to 0.32 for ≥9 vs. ≤5 counseling sessions). Conversely, higher relapse rates were significantly associated with the use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) (HR, 1.91; 95% CI, 1.43 to 2.55 for use vs. no use), and higher levels of baseline expired carbon monoxide (CO) (HR, 1.58; 95% CI, 1.21 to 2.06 for expired CO concentrations of 10-19 ppm vs. expired CO concentrations <10 ppm).CONCLUSIONS: High-intensity smoking cessation interventions in hospital settings can be effective for smoking cessation in smokers with high nicotine dependence. In addition, the results suggest that for quitters to maintain long-term abstinence, they should receive regular follow-up counseling for 1 year after completing a high-intensity smoking cessation intervention.
لَفْظَتَا " الرَّسُولِ وَالنَّبِيِّ" فِي الْقٌرْآنِ الْكَرِيمِ دِرَاسَةٌ نَحْوِيَّةٌ نَصِّيَّةٌ
Authors: د. عَبْدُ اللهِ بنُ مُصْطَفَى الشِّنْقِيطِيُّ د. عَبْدُ اللهِ بنُ مُصْطَفَى الشِّنْقِيطِيُّ
Published: June 2021

. لقد وردت لفظتا { الرَّسُولِ وَالنَّبِيِّ} في مواضع متعددة من كتاب ربنا العزيز, فتارة تأتي اللفظتان معا في الآية الواحدة, وتارة أخرى تأتي كل منهما منفردة , وفي سور بعينها تتكرر اللفظة منهما دون الأخرى, ففي الأنفال قد تكرر ورود لفظة {النبي} ثلاث مرات, ولم يأت بها لفظة {الرسول}, كذلك في الأحزاب قد وردت لفظة {النبي} اثنتَي عشرة مرة , ووردت لفظة {الرسول} مرة واحدة. من أجل ذلك قد تناول البحثُ الأَثَرَ النَّحْوِيَّ الدَّلاليّ على النص القرآنيَ للفظَةِ { الرَّسُولِ} معجميا ونحويا وصرفيا ودلاليا, كما نظر في الأَثَر النَّحْوِيِّ الدَّلاليِّ لكلمة {النَّبِيِّ} من الناحية المعجمية والصرفية والنحوية والدلالية, وذلك من خلال إحصاء مواضع وردودهما في القرآن الكريم, وإنعام النظر وإمعانه في سياق كل موضع قد وردتا به؛ من أجل استنتاج مضامينِهِمَا, واستنباط مطاوِيهِمَا.
الحافظ السيوطي وحاشيته على تفسير البيضاوي
Authors: د. محمد إبراهيم عبد الحليم محمد د. محمد إبراهيم عبد الحليم محمد
Published: June 2021

يعنى البحث بالتعريف بحاشية الحافظ السيوطي على تفسير البيضاوي، وبيان قيمتها العلمية، والإشارة إلى مكانة وأهمية الحواشي على كتب التفسير، واستجلاء منهج الحافظ السيوطي في حاشيته على تفسير البيضاوي. وذلك بالتعريف بالحافظ السيوطي، وحاشية على تفسير البيضاوي، والإشارة على الحالة العلمية في عصره، ودراسة منهجه في هذه الحاشية. وكذلك بيان القيمة العلمية لهذه الحاشية وأهم المآخذ عليها، وذكر مصادر الحافظ السيوطي، والإشارة إلى التأثير والتأثير والتجديد والتقليد في هذه الحاشية. ثم ذكر الخاتمة والتي تضمنت أهم النتائج والتوصيات المستخلصة من البحث، ثم ذكر مراجع ومصادر البحث.
Povos indígenas do Piauí e Covid-19
Authors: Oliveira Luiz Antônio de , Sousa Helder Ferreira de
Published: June 2021

A pandemia de Covid-19 tem evidenciado a ausência de políticas de enfrentamento da doença junto aos povos indígenas. No caso do Piauí esta situação é agravada pela histórica invisibilização destes povos, ocasionando a desassistência de saúde ou a negação de um de seus direitos constitucionalmente garantidos. Outra evidência deste problema é dado pela ausência de dados oficiais. Diante desta situação, organizações indígenas e apoiadores do movimento vem tentando produzir dados sobre a pandemia entre os grupos étnicos do Estado.
El “territorio” y la “salud” en contexto de pandemia
Authors: Ramos Ana Margarita , Yanniello Florencia
Published: June 2021

El artículo pretende analizar los lenguajes contenciosos habilitados en el campo de la política para dirimir las disputas territoriales que atraviesa el Pueblo Mapuche Tehuelche en Argentina. Se propone entender cómo en el contexto de aislamiento por la pandemia del COVID-19, las orientaciones de sentido cambiaron y se generaron nuevos encadenamientos ideológicos en torno a la “salud” y el “territorio” que potenciaron y resignificaron la brecha existente entre las comunidades y el Estado en relación con los conflictos territoriales preexistentes.
Educação ambiental em museus
Authors: Verza Amarante Cíntia
Published: June 2021

O livro traz uma reunião de publicações do historiador Paulo Henrique Martinez ao longo de sua extensa carreira em ensino, pesquisa e atividades extensionistas. Seus escritos buscam conectar as potencialidades de trabalho com meio ambiente, patrimônio e museus. A diversidade dos textos que permeiam artigos em revistas cientificas, jornais universitários, capítulos e resenha de livros, demonstram o caráter público da variedade dos temas abordados. Primeiramente, busca discutir os museus enquanto espaços de transformação social, tendo como base o conceito de desenvolvimento sustentável. Em seguida, localiza discussões atuais e importantes acerca do patrimônio indígena. Encerra o livro apresentando exemplos e possibilidades de trabalho para a promoção do patrimônio cultural e ambiental.
Uji Efektivitas Sediaan Gel Sabun Wajah Ekstrak Daun Kemangi (Ocimum Basilicum L.) Terhadap Bakteri Staphylococcus Aureus
Authors: Maksumah Anggun , Ferry Balfas Rifqi , Fajarini Hanari , Yulianto Iqbal
Published: June 2021

Daun kemangi (Ocimum basilicum L.) merupakan salah satu tanaman obat yang memiliki efektivitas menghambat bakteri Staphylococcus aureus. kandungan senyawa pada daun kemangi yaitu flavonoid dan fenol. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas sediaan gel sabun wajah ekstrak  daun kemangi terhadap bakteri Staphylococcus aureus. Data penelitian ini adalah data primer. Metode analisis data menggunkan analisis deskriptif dan metode efektivitas antibakteri menggunakan metode difusi agar. Sampel yang digunakan pada penelitian yaitu daun kemangi diekstraksi menggunakan larutan etanol 96% dengan cara maserasi. Ekstrak dibuat dalam tiga formula dengan FI : 1 gram, FII : 1,5 gram dan FIII : 2 gram. Evaluasi sediaan dengan uji organoleptik, uji homogenitas, uji pH, uji daya sebar dan uji efektivitas. Hasil formulasi menunjukkan daya hambat FI : 5 mm, FII : 8 mm dan FIII : 9 mm, ini dapat diartikan bahwa tiap formula memiliki daya hambat. Ketiga formula tersebut termasuk dalam katagori zona hambat sedang, tetapi yang memiliki zona hambat yang paling luas yaitu F3 : 9 mm. Semakin banyak ekstrak maka zona hambat semakin luas. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa sediaan gel sabun wajah ekstrak daun kemangi memiliki efektivitas terhadap bakteri Staphylococcus aureus.
Dialogo intercultural apoyado por las mediaciones tecnológicas
Authors: Pérez Mirian Díaz , García Matilde Bolaño
Published: June 2021

En aras de preservar la cultura y las tradiciones ancestrales en el campo educativo, liderando acciones docentes pertinentes para que rescatar los saberes y cultura. Se presenta una experiencia pedagógica que tuvo por finalidad implementar fortalecer el diálogo intercultural a través de la poesía apoyada por las mediaciones tecnológicas en 46 estudiantes y 8 docentes de Institución Educativa Distrital San José de Barranquilla. Durante 12 semanas del período escolar. Desarrollado en 5 fases. Metodológicamente fue un estudio cualitativo, de investigación, acción y reflexión, bajo el desarrollo de experiencias propias. Los resultados de la práctica revelan altos niveles de interés y aceptación por los diálogos interculturales en los cuales implican a las políticas institucionales y ciertas acciones en la comunidad educativa para apoyarse con la mediación tecnológica dados las necesidades actuales de trabajo sincrónico y asincrónico. Finalmente, se espera que este tipo de prácticas mejoren las manifestaciones literarias no escritas, referidas a las diferentes maneras de presentación artísticas verbales de las comunidades afrocolombianas.
The utility of mean platelet volume delta (∆VPM) and mean platelet volume / platelet index as predictors of mortality in patients with Sepsis and Septic Shock
Authors: America Serrano González , Jesús Bautista López Federico del , Eusebio Jimenez Ríos
Published: June 2021

Background. Sepsis and septic shock are the most severe clinical expressions of infection, despite having characterized several decades ago, remain as a diagnostic challenging and this can delay treatment and increasing hospital cost secondary to this pathology.

Our objective was to determine the usefulness of the mean platelet volume delta (ΔVPM) as a predictor of mortality.

Methodology. We performed an observational and descriptive study with 83 patients with Sepsis and / or septic shock criteria, from May 1, 2017 to August 1, 2017. Survival analysis was performed using Kaplan and Meier tables and was corroborated by the Long Rank test. The prognostic value through the proportional risk of Cox.

Results. Thirty-seven patients (44.6%) died because of the septic process. A univariate Cox regression analysis revealed a MPV / platelet index at admission of less than 4 was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of mortality from sepsis or septic shock at 60 days (HR, 0.236; 95% CI, 0.083-0.671; p = 0.007). The DVPM was not significantly associated with a reduction in the risk of mortality (HR, 0.373, 95% CI, 0.132-1.057, p = 0.640).

Conclusion. The platelet parameters are economical and available, providing diagnostic and prognostic results, avoiding costs, time and special tests. The VPM / PLQ index could be an effective "Alert System" in early sepsis.
New and modern history of the Arab world
Authors: Karapetyan Rouben
Published: June 2021

The textbook covers the main events and developments in the recent history of the Arab world. The key issues of the past and present of the major Arab countries are examined. The general patterns, main stages and peculiarities of the historical development of these countries are presented. The work is designed for students of the faculties of “Oriental Studies”, “History” and “International Relations”, as well as wide range of readers interested in the history of the Arab world.
Syntax of literary Arabic language with examples of analysis
Authors: Tonikyan Sona , Minasyan Yervand
Published: June 2021

The textbook is intended for 2-4 year students of the Chair of Arabic Studies of the Faculty of Oriental Studies, as well as for those engaged in comparative linguistics.
Molecular bacteriology laboratory works
Authors: Panosyan Hovik
Published: June 2021

The training manual includes information about total nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) from pure soil water samples, genomic RNA and plasmid DNA separation from pure bacterial cultures, quantitative DNA testing, quantitative phylogenetic testing. Methods of cloning, sequencing, bioinformatics analysis of the obtained sequences are presented. The manual includes brief theoretical information covering the topic, laboratory works, as well as tasks for their implementation. This unique manual of molecular microbiology laboratory works in Armenian language is intended for students, PhD students specialized in the field of Biology.
Russian language. Textbook for French departments of the universities of Armenia
Authors: Hakobyan Anush
Published: June 2021

The textbook is designed to improve grammatical knowledge of the Russian language, which are consolidated, deepened and systematized on lexical-grammatical and regional material. Various types of assignments allow the use of specific guidelines in the process of mastering Russian speech and the formation of the communicative competence and skills of students.
Armenian King Smbat II, Master of the Universe
Authors: Yeghiazaryan Arman
Published: June 2021

The monograph presents the history of the reign of the Armenian King Smbat II, Master of the Universe (978-990). All important issues of the Armenian history of the period of his reign, the process of emergence of new kingdoms in the country due to the deepening of feudal fragmentation, as well as main manifestations and results of the domestic and foreign policy of King Smbat II have been covered. The book is addressed to the specialists in Armenian Studies, Caucasus Studies, as well as readers, who are interested in the Middle Ages.
The Economy in the Constitution: An Appraisal of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution as an Economic Charter
Authors: Kibet Eric
Published: June 2021

The idea of constitutions as instruments of political governance or ‘power maps’ is well established. Constitutions set down the foundation for political governance, establish organs of the state, allocate them power, define their relationships inter se, and most importantly, limit public power. The conception of constitutions as instruments of economic governance has not received as much scholarly attention. The lack of constitutionalism and rule of law has tended to coexist with poor economic prospects in Kenya and elsewhere in Africa, suggesting a link between them. This has made the question of whether constitutions and the idea of constitutionalism can contribute to better economic governance besides political governance, more important. While it cannot be assumed that the stipulations in a constitution on economic governance automatically translate into good governance and economic growth, such provisions are nonetheless important as they provide an encouraging impetus for sound economic governance that is indispensable in achieving growth and development. This article appraises Kenya’s Constitution as an economic charter that dedicates significant attention to regulating economic affairs through setting a foundation for the country’s economic orientation, protecting private property and enterprise, securing the rule of law and good governance, including economic governance, and making provisions on other economic concerns such as labour relations, consumer protection and competition.
The Role of Founding Values and Principles in Constitutional and Statutory Interpretation: Lessons for Zimbabwe
Authors: Moyo Admark , Makwaiba Basutu S
Published: June 2021

This article explores the role of constitutional values and principles in statutory and constitutional analysis. Given that the exact meaning of these values and principles remains largely unexplored, the article starts by explaining the differences between these terms and argues that these differences are not important for purposes of determining the role of values and principles in the interpretation of legal texts. In addition, the article examines the meaning and scope of the teleological theory of interpretation which forms the philosophical basis of a value-laden approach to constitutional and statutory analysis. More importantly, the article proceeds to unpack the letter and reach of the constitutional provisions that explicitly require courts to pay due regard to values and principles when interpreting any part of the Declaration of Rights. Towards the end, the article demonstrates the role of values in both the interpretation of enactments and the development of the common law or customary law.
Boekbesprekings: Peter van Blerk – Preparation for Civil Trials
Authors: Joubert Y
Published: June 2021

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Filosofía de la educación en la era digital
Authors: BRIVIO RAMIREZ AURELIA JOSEFINA , BRIVIO AMBROGIO MATTEO
Published: June 2021

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar los cambios en la filosofía de la educación en la era digital, habiéndose modificado y evolucionado de manera permanente, más aún en  estos tiempos de pandemia en la cual prima el uso de los recursos y herramientas tecnológicas como medios de aprendizaje, lo que implica un cambio en la forma de actuar de los agentes educativos. En este artículo de revisión se investigó el término en estudio, identificando los cambios que sufrió como producto de la incorporación de la tecnología en el ámbito educativo. En esta investigación se abordó la filosofía en el sector de la educación y el acceso a la educación inclusiva. A las conclusiones que la investigación arribó fueron: La filosofía en la era digital, se fue introduciendo de manera paulatina en el modo de vida y actuar de los educadores y estudiantes; por otra parte, en la literatura investigada se observa un mejor desarrollo en los países que desde una temprana edad, incorporan en sus mallas curriculares el uso de los recursos tecnológicos, lo que implica el logro de una mayor capacidad de los estudiantes para entender la realidad.
Analysis of Covid-19 impact on virtual hotel operation in Indonesia
Authors: Roz Kenny , Riyanto Dicky Wisnu Usdek , Marsudi Marsudi , Salahudin Salahudin
Published: June 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic outbreak had a devastating effect on the economic sector in Indonesia, especially in the tourism sector. This study aims to reveal the impact Covid-19 on the Indonesia tourism sector especially the virtual hotel operation.  This research uses a qualitative approach and content analysis as data mapping of Indonesia online media content. Nvivo-12 plus software is used to manage and analyze the data. The results of this research pandemic covid 19 outbreaks have an impact on the economy of Indonesia and affect startup virtual hotel operations (especially Airy rooms) to the point of closing operations in Indonesia. This research provides some insight into future research opportunities in the new normal conditions in tourism sector operation
A Case Study of the School Behavior of Abused Children with Behavior Modification Intervention
Authors: Mayo-Dosayla Charity Mae , Madrigal Dennis V.
Published: June 2021

Child abuse has become prevalent in the society and has reached an alarming state. An experience of abuse creates a domino effect on a child’s learning and socialization in school, and consequently impacts their holistic development. Anchoring on B.F. Skinner’s Operant Conditioning Theory, this study investigates the undesirable school behaviour of abused children and formulates an intervention program for behaviour modification. This case study documented the school behaviour of three primary school children identified as psychologically, physically, and sexually abused by the local Department of Social Welfare and Development. These abused children were selected using purposive sampling. Data collection was conducted through pre, and post-observation using a validated research-made Student Behaviour Inventory, in-depth interview, triangulation, and validated Student Behaviour Intervention Program (SBIP) anchored on Cognitive Behavioural approaches. Data were analysed using recursive textual analysis using Lichtman’s framework: coding, categorizing, and conceptualizing. Results of the study revealed that abused children have opposition, refusal, and resistance to orders; sensitiveness; tendency towards social withdrawal, aloofness, and melancholy; feelings of inferiority; and non-compliance to school requirements. Administration of SBIP to abused children produced slight modification in their behaviour. This study implies a consideration of the SBIP and its administration to children who have experienced abuse as an intervention to modify their school behaviour.
Faktor Risiko Yang Mempengaruhi Kejadian Skabies Di Indonesia : Literatur Review
Authors: Husna Riyana , Joko Tri , Nurjazuli Nurjazuli
Published: June 2021

Scabies is a skin disease caused by infestation and sensitization of the Sarcoptes Scabiei v. Hominis mite that occurs in communities, groups, or families living in dense, low economy, and low knowledge. Maintenance of personal hygiene strongly determines the health status, where the individual consciously and on the personal initiative to maintain health dan prevent disease. Objective: Know more about the personal effect of hygiene on the incidence of scabies. Methods: Using literature studies from both national and international journals by summarizing the topic of discussion and comparing the results presented in the article. Results: There is a significant influence between personal hygiene habits, environmental sanitation, physical conditions of water, level of knowledge, density of room occupancy, age, sex, room ventilation area, bed, keteter installation, length of stay and water bacteriological examination. with the incidence of scabies. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between personal hygiene, environmental sanitation, physical water conditions, level of knowledge, age, occupancy density. someone with an incidence of scabies
Smart Irrigation System Using Internet of Things
Authors: Babanne Prof. Vanita , Kajale Amol , Menaria Gaurav , Kamble Manish , Mundada Pranav
Published: June 2021

Irrigation forms one of the mainstays of agriculture and food production. As a result of outdated strategies in developing and developing countries, much water is wasted in this process. In this article, we have established a regulatory model of irrigation management to put a check on this waste of water by providing a good irrigation system for farming. The prototype Smart Automatic Irrigation Controller (SAIC) has two operating units, viz. Wireless Sensor Unit and Wireless Information Processing Unit . The purpose of the sensor unit is to measure climate and soil conditions and to calculate the actual water loss due to evapotranspiration. Processing unit considers this calculation and performs the regulatory action required to control workers by delivering the right amount of water to the farm. A combination of basic rules is included in the decision-making table. The model is initially developed and validated in the process of testing the effectiveness. The results obtained showed the potential to compensate for water loss by almost 100%. The regulator experienced a 27% reduction in water use and a 40% increase in crop yields. The prototype is connected to a cloud server for data storage and remote access to control. The device is efficient, inexpensive, and usable so that end users can use it easily and comfortably. The model is new and unique in the sense that it can plan irrigation for all types of crops, in all climatic conditions of all soil types while feeding the right combination of soil growth stage in the inference engine.
Blockchain Technology: A Brief Overview
Authors: Vyawahare H. R.
Published: June 2021

Blockchain technology and distributed ledger has attracted massive attention and has triggered multiple projects in different industries. Blockchain is one of the most important technical invention in the recent years. It serves as an immutable ledger which allows transactions to take place in a decentralized manner. Blockchain based applications are springing up and are covering numerous fields including financial services, reputation system and Internet of Things (IoT), and so on. However, there are still many challenges of blockchain technology such as scalability and security problems waiting to be overcome. This paper presents a comprehensive overview on blockchain technology.
O AUMENTO DO USO DE ANTI-INFLAMATÓRIOS E ANTIGRIPAIS NA EVOLUÇÃO DA PANDEMIA DO SARS-COV-2 NO BRASIL
Authors: Apolinário Joelma Maria Dos Santos Da Silva
Published: June 2021

Introdução: A pandemia da Covid-19 trouxe consigo grandes mudanças, o Brasil apresenta atualmente, uma das maiores taxas de casos de infecção pelo novo coronavírus, SARS-CoV-2 e com isso cresceu o uso de anti-inflamatórios bem como de antigripais no intuito de prevenir ou até mesmo tratar a infecção. Dessa forma é sabido que alguns medicamentos podem piorar os sintomas da doença, e que a população em geral tem buscado meios de se automedicar. Objetivo: Avaliar e descrever o aumento do uso de anti-inflamatórios e antigripais no Brasil com relação a pandemia do COVID-19. Material e métodos: O presente trabalho configurou-se com um estudo de caso através da revisão sistemática da literatura, que possibilitou a construção de referencial teórico sobre assuntos que estão relacionados ao tema em questão, utilizando dados de artigos científicos das plataformas digitais PubMed (National Library of Medicine) e SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online). Resultados: Estudos mostram que que o ibuprofeno é prejudicial à saúde e que pode baixar a imunidade dessa forma, a preocupação da população é se alguns medicamentos podem aumentar ou baixar a imunidade e com isso servir de “porta de entrada” para a Covid-19, infectologistas dizem que medicamentos utilizados no tratamento contra a influenza, chamados de vasoconstritores, como Tylenol, Cimegripe, Multigripe, Coristina D, Allegra tratam apenas os sintomas ou seja, não aumenta a imunidade. Conclusão: O sistema imunológico é fundamental para combater doenças e manter ativos a funções de outros órgãos vitais do nosso corpo, no entanto, devido a muitos fatores, o organismo fica mais suscetível a infecções, instaurando o quadro de imunidade baixa. Frente aos diversos questionamentos em relação ao uso correto de antigripais e anti-inflamatórios sabe-se que a população faz a automedicação, comprovando assim o uso indiscriminado dessas substâncias com o intuito de diminuir a disseminação da doença, onde esses medicamentos dão apenas alívio aos sintomas da gripe e resfriados, e é importante dizer que não curam o coronavírus tão pouco previne, também não há evidências de que baixam ou aumentam a imunidade.
BIOPROSPECÇÃO DE ESPÉCIES VEGETAIS DA PRÉ-AMAZÔNIA BRASILEIRA COM EFEITO ANTINOCICEPTIVO
Authors: Franco Danielle Cristine Gomes , Silva Alex Brall Rodrigues , Santos Vitor Augusto Ferreira Dos , Guerra Rosane Nassar Meireles
Published: June 2021

Introdução: No estado do Maranhão incluído na região da Pré-Amazônia, a diversidade da flora imprimiu a fitoterapia uma forte tradição popular de uso para tratamentos de enfermidades, porém, somente uma pequena parcela desses vegetais já foi avaliada cientificamente, destacando a importância da procura por novos agentes farmacologicamente ativos, encontrados nas plantas no intuito de obter drogas clinicamente ativas. Objetivo: Desta forma, o presente trabalho investigou o potencial analgésico de três extratos vegetais. Métodos: Utilizou-se dois extratos hidroalcoólicos preparados com folhas de Platonia insignis (EHPI) e Vismia guianensis (EHVG) e um extrato aquoso do mesocarpo de Attalea speciosa (EAB). A ação anti-nociceptiva foi avaliada por Tail flick em 25 camundongos Swiss fêmeas (n=5/grupo), distribuídos em 5 grupos, tratados como a seguir: grupo Controle recebeu solução salina tamponada com fosfato (PBS), por via oral e foi considerado como negativo; grupo Morfina: recebeu a droga (10mg/kg) via intraperitoneal, e foi utilizado como controle positivo; grupo EHPI (5mg/kg) via oral e grupo EHVG (5mg/kg) via oral e grupo EAB (5mg/kg) via oral. Resultados: Nos grupos EHPI, EHVG e EAB o tratamento com os extratos resultou em atividade anti-nociceptiva com magnitude semelhante à observada no grupo morfina, sobretudo nos intervalos de 60 e 120 minutos. Esses efeitos sugerem que os extratos podem ter efeito anti-nociceptivo central, uma vez que o modelo Tail-flick exibe uma resposta supra espinhal. Conclusão: Conclui-se que os extratos em estudo apresentaram atividade nociceptiva, sugerindo que a utilização desses compostos contidos nos extratos pode ser uma alternativa promissora no desenvolvimento de novas drogas com ação analgésica.