bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nut crops collection of "Ustymivskyi" dentrological park
Authors: Bilyk H.M. , Kharchenko Yu.V.
Published: November 2020

Aim. The aim of the work is to characterize the diversity of nut crops in terms of the efficiency of introduction in the conditions of the southern forest-steppe of Ukraine.
Results and Discussion. In the collection of tree and shrub species of the State Dendrological Park "Ustymivskyi" numbering 472 species, nut crops are represented by more than 120 species. These include fruit species of temperate and subtropical zones from different botanical families. The climate in the area of the park is moderately continental with unstable humidity, frequent snowless winters with sharp fluctuations in air temperature. Dry winds are 2-3 times a year. The amount of precipitation is 254-777 mm per year. In the spring-summer period, there are periods without rain (up to two to three months). As a result of the study, the species and forms promising for introduction in such conditions have been identified. These are representatives of the genus Juglans: J. mandshurica Maxim. (Manchurian walnut), J. cinerea L. (gray walnut), J. nigra L. (black walnut) and J. regia L. (walnut). Corylus colurna (bear hazelnut) showed exceptionally good growth and abundant fruiting. However, in the last 10 years, the trees have become dry top and dry. Shrub species C. avellana (its forms 'Purpurea', 'Laciniata') and C. pontica C. Koch. turned out to be more adapted to climate change. The endemic steppe species Amygdalus nana L. (steppe almond) can be recommended in crosses when breeding for winter hardiness and an increased content of the alkaloid amygdalin (up to 4.5%). A. triloba Ricker. (almond three-bladed, regular and terry forms) is used as a decorative type. However, due to excessive disease damage (cercosporosis, orange spot, curly leaves, burns), plants lose their decorative effect. Repeated attempts to introduce into the collection such species as Carya alba (L.) C. Koch. (pignut hickory), Pterocarya pterocarpa (Michx.) Kunth ex Iljinsk. (caucasian wingnut), Fagus sylvatica L. (common beech) and Castanea sativa Mill. (sowing chestnut) were unsuccessful: the plants quickly died. Success has been achieved in the introduction and distribution of Xanthoceras sorbifolium and Ginkgo biloba in the forest-steppe and steppe zones.
Conclusions. It is recommended to introduce walnut crops isolated as a result of the study into the range of plants used in landscaping, to create perennial plantations on lands unsuitable for agricultural production.
Durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) seed storage under controlled conditions
Authors: Zadorozhna O.A. , Shyianova T. P. , Skorokhodov M.Yu.
Published: November 2020

Aim. The aim of this work was to determine the longevity of durum wheat seeds according to the results of seed germination monitoring after seed storage for up to 19 years under controlled conditions in the National Plant Gene Bank of Ukraine.
Results and Discussion. 36 accessions of spring durum wheat were investigated. These accessions belonged to var. hordeiforme, var. leucurum, var. melanopus, var. alexandrinum, var. apulicum, var. australe from seven countries; seven samples of durum winter wheat belonged to var. hordeiforme, var. leucurum were from Ukraine. Accessions were received by the Ukrainian genebank from seven countries: Ukraine, Russia, Mexico, France, Portugal, Kazakhstan and Tunisia. Seed accessions for storage were grown mainly in the eastern forest-steppe of Ukraine, stored in the National depositary in this region at unregulated temperature and at 4°C with seed moisture content of 5.5-8.0%. The mode of seed drying, which took place at temperature not higher than 25°C is discussed. The obtained results indicate high seed longevity of durum wheat under these conditions with initial seed germination rate more than 90% even in a storage facility at unregulated temperature. There were no differences in seed longevity between varieties of durum wheat under the studied storage conditions.
Conclusions. Seeds of durum wheat remain unchanged for at least 10 years with a high initial germination of seeds, storage in sealed containers with moisture content 5.5-8.0% even at unregulated temperature of the eastern forest-steppe of Ukraine. Durum wheat seeds should be storage at temperature 4°C to increase seed longevity at seed moisture 5.5-8.0%.
Фітосанітарний стан зелених насаджень міста Херсон
Authors: Бойко Т. О.
Published: November 2020

Проаналізовано фітосанітарний стан зелених насаджень міста Херсон, багатий видовий склад дерев і кущів якого зумовили широкий спектр патогенних організмів та шкідників, що їх уражають. З'ясовано, що підвищення техногенного навантаження в урбанізованих екосистемах призвели до зниження життєздатності деревних рослин-едифікаторів Херсона. Встановлено, що патогенними організмами уражаються 45 видів досліджених деревних рослин міста. Виявлено, що найбільш вразливими до патогенних організмів є Acer negundo L., A. platanoides L., A. saccharinum L., Quercus robur L., Tilia cordata Mill., Aesculus hippocastanum L., Juglans regia L., Fraxinus excelsior L. За інтенсивністю пошкодження, яке впливає на життєвий стан рослин та їх декоративність, найбільш вразливими до дії фітопатогенів та ентомошкідників виявились Aesculus hippocastanum L., Buxus sempervirens L., Buxus sempervirens (Du Roi) Moench, Prunus divaricata Ledeb., Rosa canina L., Pinus pallasiana D. Don, Picea pungens Engelm., Juniperus virginiana L. З'ясовано, що низка дерев і кущів (Quercus rubra L., Betula pendula Roth, Betula pubescens Ehrh., Cotinus coggyria Scop., Sophora japonica L., Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) Koch, Mahonia aquifolium (Purh.) Nutt., Maclura acuminata L., Populus simonii Carr., Eucomia ulmoides Oliv., Albizia julibrissin Durazz, Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake, Ginkgo biloba L., Taxus baccata L.) є стійкими до дії шкідників та хвороб. Дослідження показали, що різні типи насаджень відрізняються за видовим складом патогенних організмів, а також за інтенсивністю пошкодження рослин-господарів. У паркових насадженнях частіше трапляються хвороби та шкідники листя або хвої деревних рослин. У вуличних насадженнях деревні рослини частіше пошкоджуються збудниками стовбурових і кореневих гнилей, листя рослин пошкоджуються американським білим метеликом та комахами-мінерами. Появі уражень та захворювань сприяють перестиглий вік насаджень, велике рекреаційне навантаження на зелені зони, а також відсутність регулярного кваліфікованого догляду за насадженнями. Тому на території дослідження рекомендовано проведення рубок формування та вибіркових санітарних рубок, а також регулярне та своєчасне здійснення агротехнічних заходів.
LASER PUNCTURE IN DYSARTHRIA IN CHILDREN WITH CHILDHOOD CEREBRAL PALSY AT THE STAGE OF SANATORIUM TREATMENT
Authors: Yulov N. A.
Published: November 2020

The article describes the experience of using laser puncturing methods for dysarthria in children with all forms of cerebral palsy. Statistical data of treated children with dysarthria by age, types of dysarthria and the results of course treatment with laser punctures on the s calp zones and acupuncture points of the corporeal meridians were analyzed and points of the auricle depending on the form of cerebral palsy and the type of dysarthria according to the pathogenetic criterion in 334 children for the period from 2017 to 2019. Based on the visual study of the volume of active movements of articulatory muscles, qualitative and quantitative dynamics of speech activity, a conclusion was made about the positive effectiveness in 200 (63 %) children. The greatest effectiveness was observed among children over 7 years of age – 60 % (200 children) and in pseudobulbar 79 % (197 children), cerebellar 77 % (31 children), subcortical 52 % (13 children) dysarthria. The lowest effectiveness was observed in children with severe forms of dysarthria by the degree of intelligibility to others (classification of J. Tardieu) 40 % (134 children) and in children under 7 years of age (32 %), with mixed dysarthria 45 % (9 children). The results of treatment allow us to conclude that the laser puncturing it is effective and should be systematically (1 time in 3 months if possible) included in the complex of sanatorium-resort rehabilitation for dysarthria in children with cerebral palsy, which will speed up the recovery time of articulation.
Comparative Study on Volume Estimation Using a Model with one and Model with two Independent Variables in Meru/USA Forest Plantation, Northern Tanzania
Authors: Likingurainey Lucas Kivuyo , Kayombo Canisius John , Kashindye Almas
Published: November 2020

Worldwide, the management of forests has been known to rely on the determination of the size of tree stands. The size of tree stands is determined based on dimensions that include the diameter and the marketable height through the volume equation. The volume is often evaluated from the diameter. It can however also be measured directly on felled trees or logs. It is difficult to obtain the volume for the stand trees directly, so, models were developed to tackle the situation based on standing trees’ variables like diameter and height in order to simplify volume estimation because it is more closetful and difficult to measure direct volumes for standing trees. The general objective of this study was to estimate trees’ volume using one and two independent variables. Systematic sampling was used to allocate the plots on which the diameters of the trees were measured, and counted for the number of individuals (trees stems). The Relascope was used to assign the trees to be considered in the set plot while a diameter tape measure was used for diameter (DBH) measurements and the already measured trees were marked (using marker pens, paints and chalk). Data recording sheets and a handheld GPS were used for recording coordinates. The study findings revealed that having a model with two independent variables; DBH and height(H) is more accurate compared to the model with one independent variable.
A Mathematical Model for the Prediction of the Impact of Coronavirus (COVID­19) and Social Distancing Effect
Authors: Makanda Gilbert
Published: November 2020

The spread of coronavirus across the world has become a major pandemic following the Spanishflu of 1918. A mathematical model of the spread of the coronavirus with social distancing effect is studied. Amathematical model of the spread of the virus form Wuhan in China to the rest of the world is suggested andanalyzed. Another mathematical model with quarantine and social distancing factors is proposed and analyzed.Stability analysis for both models were carried out and data fitting was performed to predict the possible extinctionof the disease. The disease free equilibria of both models were locally and globally asymptotically stable. Themodels suggest that with interventions such as lock downs and social distancing the extinction of the coronaviruscan be achieved. Increasing social distancing could reduce the number of new cases by up to 30%. The paperpresents a unique style of considering both theoretical and data analysis which is rarely studied in the literature.Questions arising from this study for further research include the right time to apply interventions and the state ofpreparedness in case of similar pandemics.
Kurt Sontheimer: Hannah Arendt – Suuren ajattelijan elämä
Authors: Koivusalo Markku Johannes
Published: November 2020

Kurt Sontheimer. Hannah Arendt – Suuren ajattelijan elämä. Marja Pietikäinen (suom.). Into Kustannus Oy, 2019, 245 s.
Distance Learning in the Theme Nanoscience and Nanotechnology applied to Health Area: Perspectives and Interprofessionalism
Authors: Bellucci Jackeline Neres , Silva Bellucci Felipe , Lacerda Santos Gilberto
Published: November 2020

Teaching by means of distance learning has grown rapidly in the last few years, allowing Brazilians access to improved higher education in their own country. However, certain challenges exist when it comes to teaching complex, contemporary issues such as Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (N&N). A certain amount of reflection is still required. The objective of this paper is to analyse teaching methods used in distance learning in the fields of N&N which are applied in the areas of health science, with special emphasis on potential, strengths and peculiarities. Issues such as: (i) collaborative learning and (ii) difficulties and opportunities of using distance learning in N&N, among other topics, are presented and discussed. The results indicate the potential use of distance learning in this field of study. Special attention is devoted to the multidisciplinarity and interprofessionalism of the subject as well as to the heterogeneous background of the students and the high level of abstraction.
PREOPERATIVE SPECT-CT VISUALIZATION OF SENTINEL LYMPH NODES IN PATIENTS WITH CERVICAL CANCER: PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF THE DATA
Authors: Kanaev Sergey , Bisyarin M. , Krzhivitskiy Pavel , Berlev I. , Novikov Sergey , Melnik Yu. , Mikaya Nikolay , Kargopolova Margarita , Mkrtchyan Gayk
Published: November 2020

Purpose: to determine preoperative SPECT-CT localization of sentinel lymph nodes (SLN) in women with cervical cancer.
Materials and methods: SPECT-CT visualization of SLN was performed in 44 women with clinical stage IB-IIB cervical cancer. SPECT-CT examinations started 120-240 min after peritumoural injections of 99mTc-radiocolloids (200-300MBq in 0.4-1ml). All visualized LNs with uptake of radiocolloids were regarded as SLN. In all women we determined topography of SLN and lymph-flow patterns.
Results: SLN were successfully visualized in 93.1% cases (41/44 women). The bilateral pattern of lymph flow was mentioned in 26 (63.4%), monolateral - in 15 (36.5%) cases. SLN localized in external iliac region in 25 (60.9%), internal iliac - in 14 (34.1%), obturator - in 22 (53.6%), presacral - in 1 (2.4%), common iliac region - in 21 (53,8%) cases. Uptake of radiocolloids in paraaortal lymph nodes was mentioned in 14 (34.1%) women
Conclusion: SPECT-CT visualization of SLN can give important information for surgery and radiotherapy planning.
ANALYSIS OF CASES WITH LYMPHOGENOUS METASTASIS FROM CHONDROSARCOMA
Authors: Vasilev Nikolay , Perelmuter Vladimir , Choynzonov Yevgeniy , Frolova Irina , Tabakaev Stanislav , Tyukalov Yuriy , Mukhamedov Marat , Poletaeva Svetlana , Lyutikova P. , Maltseva A. , Anisenya Ilya , Bogoutdinova Anna , Sitnikov Pavel , Serebrov Tikhon , Bayramov P.
Published: November 2020

Between 2008 and 2017, 87 patients with lymphogenous metastasis from chondrosarcoma were treated at the Cancer Research Institute (Tomsk, Russia). Lymph node metastases were detected in 3 patients (3.4 %). All cases with lymphogenous metastases were characterized by the presence of the tumor in the appendicular skeleton, tumor extension beyond the bone with the formation of extraossal component, high-grade tumor (G2 and G3) and disease progression. Our study indicates the importance of the study of lymphogenous metastasis as evidence of an unfavorable outcome for chondrosarcoma. Further studies of risk factors for lymphogenous metastases and the mechanisms underlying lymphogenous metastasis will allow a better understanding of the phenomenon of lymphogenous metastasis.
Nosies ertmės plovimas jūros druskos tirpalu sergant alerginiu rinitu
Authors: Bajoriūnienė Ieva
Published: November 2020

Sergamumas alerginėmis ligomis, taip pat alerginiu rinitu, didėja visose stiprios ekonomikos šalyse, iš jų ir Lietuvoje. Pasaulio sveikatos organizacijos (PSO) duomenimis, sergančių šia liga pasaulyje yra daugiau nei 500 mln. Tai alergenų sukeltas ir su imunoglobulinu E susijęs lėtinis nosies gleivinės uždegimas, reikalingas nuolatinio medikamentinio gydymo bei priežiūros, o nosies ertmės plovimas jūros vandeniu gali efektyviai papildyti šį gydymą.
Astmos gydymas vartojant Symbicort
Authors: Tamašauskienė Laura
Published: November 2020

Astma yra lėtinė kvėpavimo takų uždegimo liga, kuria serga 1–18 proc. gyventojų įvairiose šalyse [1]. Apskaičiuota, kad pasaulyje ja serga 300 mln. žmonių [2]. Daugelyje šalių astmos paplitimas nuolat didėja, ypač vaikų grupėje [2]. Liga pasireiškia švokštimu, dusuliu, krūtinės veržimo pojūčiu, kosuliu. Simptomų dažnis ir intensyvumas dažnai priklauso nuo provokuojančių veiksnių: fizinio aktyvumo, sąlyčio su alergenu ar kitu dirgikliu, oro sąlygų pasikeitimo, virusinės kvėpavimo takų infekcijos [1]. Simptomai gali išnykti savaime ar vartojant vaistus, tačiau net ir nesant klinikinių astmos požymių, padidėjęs kvėpa-vimo takų reaktyvumas į tiesioginį ar netiesioginį dirgiklį ir lėtinis uždegimas kvėpavimo takuose išlieka nuolat [1]. Astmos diagnozė grindžiama klinikiniais simptomais, de-talia anamneze ir plaučių funkcijos tyrimais [1]. Astma pablogina paciento gyvenimo kokybę bei didina valstybės išlaidas, skirtas sveikatos paslaugoms: astma riboja pacientų kasdienį aktyvumą, yra viena pagrindinių mokyklos ir darbo praleidimo priežasčių, o ekonomiškai išsivysčiusios valstybės išleidžia 1–2 proc. visų sveikatos paslaugoms skirtų lėšų astmos gydymui [2]. Išlaidos blogai kontroliuojamos astmos gydymui yra didesnės [2]. Dėl šių priežasčių labai svarbu anksti diagnozuoti ligą, parinkti optimalų gydymą ir siekti geros astmos kontrolės.
Plaučių vėžys ir alternatyvus gydymas: ar dera tarpusavyje
Authors: Nutautienė Rūta
Published: November 2020

Plaučių vėžys yra antra pagal dažnumą onkologinė liga (po krūties vėžio) Jungtinėje Karalystėje [1]. Plaučių vėžiu dažniau serga vyrai. Kad ir kaip liūdna, vis daugėja ir plaučių vėžiu sergančių moterų [1]. Vyrams tai dažniausia onkologinė liga po prostatos vėžio, moterims – antra po krūties vėžio. Beveik 9 iš 10 atvejų plaučių vėžys diagnozuojamas vyresniems kaip 60 metų asmenims [1]. Lietuvos vyrų pagal amžių standartizuoti 2008 m. rodikliai yra prastesni negu Europos Sąjungos vidurkis: sergamumas – 55,6 atv. 100 tūkst. gyv. (registruoti 1265 nauji atvejai), mirtingumas – 49,8 atv. 100 tūkst. gyv. (1156 mirtys). Tačiau geresni moterų rodikliai (sergamumas – 6,5 atv. 100 tūkst. gyv., mirtingumas – 5,7 atv. 100 tūkst. gyv.) atsvėrė ir bendruosius mūsų šalies rodiklius (atitinkamai 25,9 atv. ir 22,8 atv. 100 tūkst. gyv.) [2].
Anafilaksijos diagnostika ir gydymas
Authors: Blažienė Audra
Published: November 2020

Anafilaksijos diagnostika ir gydymas yra tikras iššūkis gydytojams, nes tai netikėta ir greitai progresuojanti liga. Anafilaksiją diagnozuoti ir gydyti sudėtinga dėl ūmios, greitai progresuojančios eigos bei specifinių diagnostinių tyrimų stokos. Adrenalinas neabejotinai yra svarbiausias vaistas anafilaksijai gydyti. Išsiaiškinti ligos etiologinį veiksnį yra labai svarbu norint apsaugoti nuo naujų anafilaksijos epizodų.
Mortality profiles of Castor and Trogontherium (Mammalia: Rodentia, Castoridae), with notes on the site formation of the Mid-Pleistocene hominin locality Bilzingsleben II (Thuringia, Central Germany)
Authors: Heinrich Wolf-Dieter , Maul Lutz C.
Published: November 2020

The Middle Pleistocene site Bilzingsleben II is well-known for its wealth of vertebrate and archaeological remains. Of particular importance is the record of Homo erectus bilzingslebenensis. Most palaeontologists consider the find horizon as a primary vertebrate deposit formed during human occupation, while some archaeologists attribute its formation to turbulent gravitational mass flows, inundation or a combination of both. Here we present mortality profiles of the beavers Castor and Trogontherium to provide further arguments to this controversial discussion. The mortality profiles of Castor from Bilzingsleben II, Weimar-Ehringsdorf and Weimar-Taubach are largely identical indicating similar taphonomic filters that were effective in the formation of the find layers. Individuals, which were tentatively classified as suspected ±2–2½ year old beavers dominate by far in all three sites. The structure of these mortality profiles shows similarities to Stiner’s (1990) “prime dominated mortality pattern”, which is indicative of human hunting. This consideration is supported by the difference of the mortality profile of Trogontherium from Bilzingsleben II (dominance of older individuals) in relation to the profiles of non-hominin generated assemblages of Tegelen and Mosbach 2 (dominance of younger individuals). Thus, our data support the interpretation of the Palaeolithic find horizon of Bilzingsleben II as a primary vertebrate deposit, but not the gravitational mass flow and inundation hypotheses.
Colo Venous Fistula: A Rare Cause of Hepatic Portal Venous Gas
Authors: Özer Nazmi , Kılavuz Hüseyin , Şeker Ahmet , Şahin Abdullah , Sözütok Sinan
Published: November 2020

Hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) is a rare clinical picture with high mortality. It is characterized by the accumulation of gas in the portal system on radiological examination. We presented a 74-year-old male patient who was followed up due to sigmoid diverticulitis, developed progressive colo venous fistula and HPVG during the follow-up and resulted in death. Diverticulitis is mainly associated with sigmoid diverticulosis. The anti-biotherapy is preferred if there is any contamination in the surrounding adipose tissue or an abscess formed adjacent to the colon wall. However, surgery is required if there is no regression in the follow-up. Colovenous fistula is rarely seen in the etiology of HPVG, but it is among the diagnoses to be kept in mind. The quick diagnosis of disease, the determination of its etiology and the choice of surgical treatment, and the post-operative intervention will decrease the mortality rates associated with the disease.
Slow Developing Sheehan Syndrome with Spontaneous Pregnancies: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Gülümsek Erdinç , Sümbül Hilmi Erdem , Arslan Zübeyir , Peköz Burçak Çakır , Koca Hasan
Published: November 2020

Sheehan's syndrome (SS) is known as pituitary insufficiency that develops after bleeding and hypovolemia at birth or after birth. The pathological and clinical findings of SS were first described by Harold L. Sheehan. Due to improvements in obstetric care, the frequency of the disease has declined worldwide. Sheehan syndrome is a rare cause of hypopituitarism in developed countries.. However, it is more common in underdeveloped and developing countries. Small sella size enlargement of the pituitary gland, autoimmunity also play a role in the pathogenesis of the disease. Depending on the pituitary damage, symptoms may appear immediately or years later.
It may be presented as isolated hormone deficiency or pan hypopituitarism. For diagnosis, it is important to have a history of excessive hemorrhage at birth, amenorrhea and inability to breastfeed. Lymphocytic hypophysitis should be remembered in differential diagnosis. In this review, a patient with serious post-partum hemorrhage, followed by a history of 3 pregnancies is presented with a slow developing and pan hypopituitarism-causing SS and current physio pathological data in SS are presented.
Covid-19 Pandemisi Çocukluk Çaği Tüberkülozunu Nasil Etkiledi?: Olgularla Tek Merkez Deneyimi
Authors: Çelik Ümit , Çay Ümmühan , Tolunay İlknur
Published: November 2020

Amaç: COVİD-19, dünyada yıkıcı etkilerini her alanda gösterirken bugüne kadar edindiğimiz bilgilere göre COVID-19 çocukluk çağında iyi prognozlu bir enfeksiyondur.  Öte yandan tüberküloz bir global sağlık problemi olup çocuklarda erken tanı ve tedavisi son derece önemlidir. Her iki hastalık da çoğu kez ateş ve öksürük semptomlarıyla bulgu vermekte ve yakın temas yoluyla bulaşmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, COVİD-19 pandemisinin tüberküloz hastalığı kontrol programları, tanı ve tedaviye etkilerini araştırmak amaçlanmıştır.

Gereç yöntem: Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adana Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Kliniği’nde 11 Mart 2020-15 Haziran 2020 tarihleri arasında tüberküloz tanısı almış çocuk hastaların demografik, klinik, laboratuvar bulguları, tedavi ve prognozları değerlendirilmiştir.

Bulgular: Pandemi döneminde merkezimizde 5 çocuğa tüberküloz tanısı kondu. Hastaların 1’i kız, 4’ ü erkek olup ortalama yaş 125 ay idi. Hastaların ortalama semptom süresi 14 gündü. İki hastaya ateş ve öksürük semptomları nedeniyle nazofarengeal sürüntüde COVİD-19 polimeraz zincir reaksiyonu bakıldı ve negatif saptandı. Tüberküloz saptanan hastalardan ikisinin yakın temas öyküsü mevcuttu. Olguların tamamında ekstrapulmoner tüberküloz ve 3 hastada akciğer tüberkülozu mevcuttu. Hastaların 1’i akciğer ve plevra tüberkülozu, 1’i nüks lenf bezi tüberkülozu, 1’i vertebra ve akciğer tüberkülozu, 1’i santral sinir sistemi ve akciğer tüberkülozu, 1’i plevra ve abdominal tüberkülozu idi. Hastaların 2’sinin tüberkulin cilt testi testi pozitif, 2’sinin interferon gamma salınım testi pozitif, farklı vücut sıvılarında asidorezistan basil bakılan 4 olgunun 3’ü negatif idi. Üç hastada tüberküloz PCR pozitif saptandı. Üç hastanın kültüründe M.tuberculosis üremesi oldu. Tüm hastalara başlangıçta dörtlü antitüberküloz tedavi başlandı. Takip süresince tüberküloz menenjit tanılı hasta ex oldu, diğer hastaların takiplerine devam edilmektedir.

Sonuç: Pandemi döneminde tüberküloz önemli bir halk sağlığı problemi olamaya devam etmiş yeni tanı konulan vakalarda azalma olmamıştır. Tipik COVİD-19 öykü ve görüntüleme bulguları olmayan hastalarda tüberküloz düşünülmeli, bu hastalarının tanı ve tedavisinin gecikmemesi için sağlık kuruluşları gerekli tedbirleri almalıdır.
Büyük Prostatların Cerrahi Tedavisi: TUR-p ve Açık Prostatektominin Karşılaştırılması
Authors: Ayhan Lokman , Şener Nevzat Can , Vuruşkan Ediz , Gürlen Güçlü , Ünal Umut , Gürbüz Zafer Gökhan
Published: November 2020

Amaç: Zorluk; prostat büyük olduğunda gri bölgede başlar. Avrupa Üroloji Kılavuzları, 80 ml'den küçük prostatlar için transüretral prostat rezeksiyonu (TURp) ve 80-100 ml'den büyük olanlar için açık prostatektomi (OP) operasyonunu önermektedir. Bu çalışmada, büyük (80-100 ml) prostatların tedavisinde bipolar TURp ve OP tedavi seçeneklerinin güvenilirliğini ve etkinliğini karşılaştırmayı amaçladık.
Yöntem: Alt üriner sistem semptomları (AÜSS) ile kliniğimize başvuran ve bipolar (Plazma Kinetik) OP (Grup 1) ve TURp (Grup 2) ile tedavi edilen hastalar çalışmaya dahil edildi. Hasta yaşı, (toplam ve serbest) prostat spesifik antijen (PSA), prostat hacmi, semptom skorları (ameliyat öncesi ve sonrası) (IPSS), dijital rektal muayene, prostat hacmi, üroflovmetri, ameliyat süresi, işeme sonrası rezidüel hacim (PVR), ameliyat öncesi ve sonrası hematokrit ve komplikasyonlar değerlendirildi.
Bulgular: Gruplar karşılaştırıldığında ortalama hasta yaşı, prostat hacmi, PSA düzeyleri preoperatif hematokrit düzeyleri, IPSS, Qmax ve PVR benzerdi. Operasyonlardan sonra IPSS, Qmax ve PVR farkı Grup 1 lehine anlamlı derecede daha iyi idi (sırasıyla p = 0.000, p = 0.000 ve 0.05). Ancak hastanede yatış ve hematokrit düşmesi Grup 2 lehine anlamlı olarak daha iyi idi (p = 0.000 ve p = 0.018).
Sonuç: OP için birçok alternatif olmasına rağmen ve modası geçmiş olduğu düşünülse de, gelişmekte olan ülkelerde OP, büyük prostat bezlerinin tedavisinde TURp' den daha uygun olabilir. Bulgularımızı doğrulamak için daha büyük kohortlar üzerinde prospektif randomize çalışmalar yapılmalıdır.
Pediatrik Kutanöz-Kimyasal & Temas Yanık Olgularının Demografik ve Klinik Profili: Yanık Merkezimizin Yedi Yıllık Retrospektif Analizi
Authors: Gürbüz Kayhan , Demir Mete , Eroğlu Orhan , Başaran Abdulkadir , Yarçe Ali , Özlü Özer
Published: November 2020

Amaç: Bu çalışmada pediatrik kutanöz- temas ve kimyasal yanıkları (K-K/TY) olan ve hastaneye yatırılarak tedavi edilen olguların epidemiyoloji ve sonuçlarının sunulması ve bu yaralanmaların sıklık, ciddiyet ve temel nedenlerinin değerlendirmesi ve önleme stratejilerinin tartışılmasıdır.

Gereç ve yöntemler: Adana Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (AŞEAH) yanık merkezinde 01/01/2013- 31/12/2019 tarihleri arasında, yatırılarak tedavi edilen K-T/KY olan çocuk yaş grubu üzerinde retrospektif bir inceleme yapıldı. Hastaların klinik ve demografik özellikleri, yaralanma koşulları ve tedavi sonuçlarını içeren veriler toplandı ve incelendi.

Bulgular: 7 yıllık sürede toplam 3.089 hasta yatırılarak tedavi edildi. <18 yaş, pediatrik yaş grubu olarak kabul edildi be bu yaş grubundaki toplam 1.942 hastadan 70’inde (%3.6) temas, 13’ünde (%0.8) kimyasal yanık saptandı. Olguların 44’ü erkek (%53.0), 39’u (%47.0) kız idi.

Metal ve teflon-seramik kaplı yüzeylerle temas, kutanöz-temas yanıklarında (K-TY) yaralanmanın meydana gelmesindeki en yaygın etmenlerdi. Kutanöz -kimyasal yanıklarında (K-KY) ise en yaygın kimyasal ajan asit ve baz kaynaklı ev temizlik maddeleri (5, 38.5%), siğil giderici ilaçlar (7, 53.8 %) ve 1 olguda ise sülfürik asit (1, 7.7%) idi. 10 temas (%14.3) ve 4 kimyasal (19.0) yanık olgusuna deri grefti (KKDG) ile onarım yapıldığı, ampütasyon ve fasyotomi gibi cerrahi prosedürlerinin ise K-TKY olan olgularda uygulanmadığı gözlendi.

Sonuç: Pediatrik K-T/KY, bu yaş grubundaki diğer yanık nedenlerine göre daha nadir olarak gözlenen yanıklardır ama özellikle ciddi yanıklarda önemli ölçüde morbidite ve hatta mortaliteye neden olabilir. Özelikle ebeveyn eğitimi ve toplumsal farkındalığın arttırılmasıyla, alınacak basit önlemlerle bile, olası morbidite ve mortalitelerin önlenmesi mümkündür.
Kepuasan Konsumen Sunyi House of Coffee and Hope
Authors: Lorenssa Berliana Adinda , Astuti Miguna , Husniati Renny
Published: November 2020

In this research there is a quantitative descriptive methods were used with respondents, namely consumers of Sunyi House of Coffee and Hope. This coffee shop has employees with disabilities. In this research aims to determine the condition of consumer satisfaction Sunyi House of Coffee and Hope is influenced by the service quality, location and facilities. The population in this study are customers of Sunyi House of Coffee and Hope. Samples taken as many as 100 respondents by random sampling method. Data collection was done through the distribution of questionnaires with descriptive data analysis techniques. The results of the study stated that 1). Has led to customer satisfaction Sunyi House of Coffee and Hope, 2). Service quality has been done well, 3). The location offered received very high attention, 4). The facilities provided are quite good.

Keywords : Service Quality, Location, Facilities, Customer Satisfaction, Coffee Shop
Dialektika Islam dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Studi Waḥdat al-‘Ulūm Menurut al-Ghazali
Authors: Usman Mohammad
Published: November 2020

Abstract: The dichotomy of sciences caused both the positive and negative effects for development of civilizations; such as poverty, economic colonialism and dehumanization. Therefore, the unity of sciences is an interesting and important to be discussed for developing a new and prosperous civilization. This paper discussed the unity of sciences according to Imam al-Ghazali (d. 1111) and its urgency to the issue of human life. For al-Ghazali, science must be unified in the aspects of ontology, epistemology, and axiology. These three aspects of knowledge united in one entity; such as three angles in a triangle. From the pespective of ontology, knowledge comes from God and cannot be separated from God, so all sciences are commendable. Epistemologically, the nature of science is the light coming from the illumination light of God. Science can be obtained by optimizing the function of reason and through revelation or inspiration. The validity of science is depended on how and sources used to obtain it. Knowledge is not for knowledge, but knowledge for human prosperity. To realize the concept of the unity of sciences it is needed a hard work, patience and many-stage processes; namely equal treatment on scientific and religious knowledge, dialogue, integration and interconnection between science and the end is the unity of sciences.
Human Dignity as a Legal Concept. A Vision of European Culture
Authors: Hillgruber Christian
Published: November 2020

The article identifies the belief in human dignity as indispenseable human right as the essence of European legal culture. From a historical point of view, it lines out that, originally, the foundation of a common Europe should be, first of all, the belief in human rights based on the inviolable dignity of man. The article examines the meaning of human dignity in a legal sense, identifying the core of human dignity as “the promise of legal personality especially in the state of imperfection and weakness”. In a next step, attention is drawn to the fact, that the practice of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) casts doubt on the validity of this concept of human dignity as common European legal value. As a consequence, Europe is called to return to its spiritual and religious foundations under which the legal concept of human dignity developed.
Mole Robot (MolBot): Development of Pipe Damage Detector Robot.
Authors: Borela Vandon , Dela Peña Mark Rodney , Salvador Jedd Benedick , Evangelista John Nicholas , Hernandez Marlon
Published: November 2020

To get an improved image or to obtain any useful information from it, image processing is a method of implementing any operations on an image. In the method of classifying and detection of images, this process mainly contributes to the innovation of technology. The implementation of image processing in robots had been used in earlier but with different uses. Using FPV Camera 720p OIN in the projects lets it transmits live video streaming to any device attached to it. This paper shows the robustness of image processing as it detects defects on pipes. Covering the inner external part of the pipe, the robot can pass through inside the pipe. With the accuracy of 67%, the project will be tested in different pipes and drainages for the application.
A simple nonlinear mathematical model for wind turbine power maximization with cost constraints
Authors: Zaman Hosain , Shakouri G. Hamed
Published: November 2020

In this paper we have proposed a nonlinear mathematical model for a wind turbine. The objective function maximizes the power of the wind turbine and the constraints are related to the rotor and tower costs. Rotor diameter and hub height are the variables which affect on power of the wind turbine, so we have considered them as decision variable in our mathematical model. By increasing rotor diameter and hub height the power of the turbine will increase but the costs don’t let the infinitive increase in rotor diameter and height. The model applied for a typical case study and the results of solving the model for it have shown in the paper.
A New Approach for Representing Photonic Crystal Fiber Index Profile to Determine their Optical Characteristics
Authors: Shaker Maan , Majeed Mahmood , Daoud Raid
Published: November 2020

A genetic algorithm is implemented to represent the different shapes of Photonic Crystal Fiber (PCF) profile; this is due to the fact that such fibers have special structure. A novel approach is suggested which differs from the usual fibers. By applying this new approach, more realistic representations of their profiles are drawn and hence highly accurate results are obtained including propagation and dispersion characteristics.
Combined Sliding Mode Control with a Feedback Linearization for Speed Control of Induction Motor
Authors: Ahmed Aamir , Ajangnay Martino , Mohamed Shamboul , Dunnigan Matthew
Published: November 2020

Induction Motor (IM) speed control is an area of research that has been in prominence for some time now. In this paper, a nonlinear controller is presented for IM drives. The nonlinear controller is designed based on input-output feedback linearization control technique, combined with sliding mode control (SMC) to obtain a robust, fast and precise control of IM speed. The input-output feedback linearization control decouples the flux control from the speed control and makes the synthesis of linear controllers possible. To validate the performances of the proposed control scheme, we provided a series of simulation results and a comparative study between the performances of the proposed control strategy and those of the feedback linearization control (FLC) schemes. Simulation results show that the proposed control strategy scheme shows better performance than the FLC strategy in the face of system parameters variation.
Designing robust Mixed H /H PID Controllers based Intelligent Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Al-Waily Ramzy , Al-Thuwainy Ali
Published: November 2020

It's not easy to implement the mixed / optimal controller for high order system, since in the conventional mixed / optimal feedback the order of the controller is much than that of the plant. This difficulty had been solved by using the structured specified PID controller. The merit of PID controllers comes from its simple structure, and can meets the industry processes. Also it have some kind of robustness. Even that it's hard to PID to cope the complex control problems such as the uncertainty and the disturbance effects. The present ideas suggests combining some of model control theories with the PID controller to achieve the complicated control problems. One of these ideas is presented in this paper by tuning the PID parameters to achieve the mixed / optimal performance by using Intelligent Genetic Algorithm (IGA). A simple modification is added to IGA in this paper to speed up the optimization search process. Two MIMO example are used during investigation in this paper. Each one of them has different control problem.
Yenidoğan Yoğun Bakım Ünitesinde Bakımın Sürekliliği Uygulamasına İlişkin Hemşirelerin Görüşleri: Nitel Bir Çalışma
Authors: KORKMAZ Zübeyde , DERİNCE Dilek , BAŞDAŞ Öznur , BAYAT Meral , ERDEM Emine
Published: November 2020

Amaç: Bakımın sürekliliği, hemşireye, bireyin sorunları ve bakım gereksinimlerine ilişkin bilgi sürekliliği sağlar. Böylece, sorunların daha iyi anlaşılması, hemşirenin etkin karar verebilmesi ve bakımın devamlılığı sağlanır. Bakımın sürekliliğinin önemli olduğu alanlardan biri de yenidoğan yoğun bakım üniteleri (YYBÜ)’dir. Çalışma YYBÜ’nde bakımın sürekliliğini sağlamak amacıyla, aynı bebeğe aynı hemşirenin bir hafta süreyle bakım vermesi şeklinde yapılan uygulamaya ilişkin hemşirelerin görüşlerinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır.

Yöntem: Çalışma bir kamu hastanesinin YYBÜ’nde nitel yöntemler kullanılarak yürütülmüştür. YYBÜ’nde çalışan hemşirelerle derinlemesine görüşme yapılmış ve kaydedilmiştir. Yapılan görüşmelerin ham dökümleri yapıldıktan sonra üç uzman tarafından içerik analizi yapılmıştır.

Bulgular: İçerik analizi sonrasında, bakımın sürekliliğinin yenidoğana, hemşireye ve aileye katkısı olarak üç tema oluşturulmuş ve hemşireler bakımın sürekliliği uygulamasının yenidoğanın bakımına, hemşireye ve aileye olumlu katkılarının olduğunu belirtmiştir.

Sonuç: Hemşirelerin bütüncül bakım verebilmeleri için bakımın sürekliliği uygulamasının etkin ve yaygın bir şekilde kullanılması önerilmektedir.
NeuMoDx random access molecular diagnostic system for detection and quantification of hepatitis B virus in clinical samples
Authors: Arikan Ayse , Sayan Murat , Doluca Osman
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Currently, several molecular assays are available to detect and quantify HBV DNA in clinical samples. We aimed to characterize and compare the clinical performance of newly designed NeuMoDx PCR to the existing artus PCR.

Methodology: The plasma HBV DNA levels of 96 clinical and 5 external quality control samples were measured by NeuMoDx and artus assays simultaneously in Kocaeli University, Turkey. The linearity, agreement and the correlation between two assays were determined by Deming regression analysis, Bland-Altman plotting, the chi-square and the relative absolute error statistical analyzes. For all statistical analyzes, the XLSTAT statistical program was used.

Results: The mean (standard deviation; SD) age was 45.07 ± 12.29. HBsAg S/Co median (range) was 4,273.4 ± 1,138.1 and ALT U/L median (range) was 27 ± 16. The mean (SD) of HBV DNA was 1.46+E6 ± 1.0+E4 for NeuMoDx and 1.54+E5 ± 4.7 + E4 for artus assays. The Deming regression indicates a linear correlation (95% confidence). The chi-square test indicates strong correlation (p < 0.001). Bland-Altman analysis confirms that the measurement difference is acceptable. The relative absolute error analysis for artus showed relatively less and more consistent error rate. With 5 external quality check samples, the statistical significance was low (p = 0.566).

Conclusions: The NeuMoDx HBV assay showed an excellent analytical performance by providing a rapid, high throughput technology in a random-access testing system in clinical samples and may be a new solution for viral load quantification in the management of HBV infections.
Toxoplasma gondii destroys Her2/Neu-expressing mammary cancer cells in vitro using a continuous feed medium approach
Authors: Atalay Şahar Esra , Döşkaya Mert , Karakavuk Muhammet , Can Hüseyin , Gül Aytül , Gürüz Adnan Yüksel , Değirmenci Döşkaya Aysu , Yeniay Levent
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Toxoplasma gondii is an opportunistic protozoan and can be grown using several human cell lines. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. Her2/Neu-expressing mammary cancer cell lines called TUBO can be grown in vitro. In recent years, protozoan parasites have become popular means of use in cancer therapy research. In this study, we analyzed whether T. gondii tachyzoites can destroy TUBO cells using a novel continuous feed medium approach.

Methodology: Two sets of flasks (each containing four groups) containing TUBO cells were inoculated with T. gondii Ankara strain tachyzoites. First set containing 5×106 TUBO cells were inoculated with TUBO-tachyzoite ratios of 1:2, 1:1, 2:1, and 4:1 and second set containing 1×106 TUBO cells were inoculated with TUBO-tachyzoite ratios of 10:1, 100:1, 1000:1, and 2000:1. Thereafter, culture supernatants were harvested at various days until TUBO cells were destroyed and tachyzoites were counted.

Results: In the first and second sets of flasks, TUBO cells were destroyed between days 8 to 12 and 12 to 25, respectively. In addition, the amount of tachyzoites increased 7- 43 and 595 to 112500 times in the first and second set of flasks, respectively.

Conclusions: These results show that T. gondii tachyzoites successfully destroy Her2/Neu-expressing mammary cancer cells using a continuous feed medium approach. Although this idea may be too premature for the moment, the approach defined herein may support future researchers investigating the relationship between cancer and parasites which can make important progress toward saving cancer patient lives.
Dental care during the Covid-19 pandemic – To treat or not to treat?
Authors: Dacic Stefan Danilo , Miljkovic Milan Nebojsa , Jovanovic Milica Caslav
Published: November 2020

The recent spread of COVID-19 presents a huge public health concern. Clinical presentations of COVID-19 range from asymptomatic cases to severe pneumonia that can lead to death. Drastic measures were necessary to prevent the disease from spreading and protect the most vulnerable groups in the general population. The rapid reorganization of the healthcare system and great efforts made by medical staff were needed to admit to hospitals and then treat a progressively growing number of patients. The predominant route of virus transmission is through direct contact with an infected individual or respiratory droplets, therefore, all dental procedures with aerosol-formation pose an extremely high risk for the spread of infection. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the current epidemiological situation, routes of transmission, and specific recommendations for dental practices including patient screening and triage, infection control, and treatment protocols. In this situation, it is essential that all dental healthcare workers make wise clinical decisions and educate themselves and their patients on how to prevent the spread of infection.
Karyotypes diversity in some Iranian Pamphagidae grasshoppers (Orthoptera, Acridoidea, Pamphagidae): new insights on the evolution of the neo-XY sex chromosomes
Authors: Buleu Olesya , Jetybayev Ilyas , Mofidi-Neyestanak Mohsen , Bugrov Alexander
Published: November 2020

For the first time, cytogenetic features of grasshoppers from Iran have been studied. In this paper we conducted a comparative cytogenetic analysis of six species from the family Pamphagidae. The species studied belong to subfamilies Thrinchinae Stål, 1876 (Eremopeza bicoloripes (Moritz, 1928), E. saussurei (Uvarov, 1918)) and Pamphaginae (Saxetania paramonovi (Dirsh, 1927), Tropidauchen escalerai Bolívar, 1912, Tropidauchen sp., and Paranothrotes citimus Mistshenko, 1951). We report information about the chromosome number and morphology, C-banding patterns, and localization of ribosomal DNA clusters and telomeric (TTAGG)n repeats. Among these species, only S. paramonovi had an ancestral Pamphagidae karyotype (2n=18+X0♂; FN=19♂). The karyotypes of the remaining species differed from the ancestral karyotypes. The karyotypes of E. bicoloripes and E. saussurei, despite having the same chromosome number (2n=18+X0♂) had certain biarmed chromosomes (FN=20♂ and FN=34♂ respectively). The karyotypes of T. escalerai and Tropidauchen sp. consisted of eight pairs of acrocentric autosomes, one submetacentric neo-X chromosome and one acrocentric neo-Y chromosome in males (2n=16+neo-X neo-Y♂). The karyotype of P. citimus consisted of seven pairs of acrocentric autosomes, submetacentric the neo-X1 and neo-Y and acrocentric the neo-X2 chromosomes (2n=14+neo-X1 neo-X2 neo-Y♂). Comparative analysis of the localization and size of C-positive regions, the position of ribosomal clusters and the telomeric DNA motif in the chromosomes of the species studied, revealed early unknown features of their karyotype evolution. The data obtained has allowed us to hypothesize that the origin and early phase of evolution of the neo-Xneo-Y♂ sex chromosome in the subfamily Pamphaginae, are linked to the Iranian highlands.
A New Research Economy: Socio-technical framework to open up lines of credit in the academic community
Authors: Haak Laurel , Greene Sarah , Ratan Kristen
Published: November 2020

Journal articles have been the gold standard for research and scholarly communication. Specifically, measurements of publication and citation, particularly in high-impact journals, have long been the key means of accruing credit for researchers. In turn, these credits become the currency through which researchers acquire funding and achieve professional success. But, like global trade, tying in to a fixed standard limits wealth distribution and innovation. It is time for the research community to attribute credit for contributions that reflect and drive collaborative innovation, rewarding behaviors that produce better research outcomes.
The transformation of the role of shōsha as intermediaries in Japan’s fashion industry
Authors: Okawa Tomoko
Published: November 2020

Cet article met en évidence la transformation du rôle des shōsha en tant que médiatrices entre les entreprises européennes et japonaises dans l’essor de l’industrie de la mode au Japon après la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Les particularités du système de distribution japonais et des pratiques commerciales entre les entreprises, quelle que soit l’industrie, ont souvent été soulignées. Maisons de négoce multi-activités, les shōsha ont joué un rôle unique de « marchands à la commission » dans l’industrie de la mode au Japon. Elles ont servi d’intermédiaire entre les fabricants ou entre les fabricants et les détaillants lorsqu’une asymétrie d’information existe, et remplacé ou complété une partie de la chaîne de valeur du client. Elles ont aidé le secteur textile à répondre de manière flexible aux demandes des grands magasins et aux nouvelles aspirations de la clientèle. Leur rôle s’est transformé avec (1) l’introduction de l’activité de licence de firmes de mode française ; (2) les mutations de l’entreprise à partir des années 1990 et (3) le rôle moteur de l’activité de marque au cours des dernières années.