bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Future of Telecommunications is Open Source
Authors: Gregory Mark A
Published: October 2020

Papers in the September 2020 issue of the Journal include the NBN Futures Forum on the social and economic benefits of broadband for digital inclusion and telehealth, the benefits of submarine cables to South Pacific nations, 5G transmission, the economics of over-the-top media, energy efficient wireless sensor networks and a celebration of the life of Liz Fell, journalist and Distinguished Fellow of the Telecommunications Society of Australia (now the Telecommunications Association). This year, open source has moved into focus with the telecommunications industry, with open core systems and open radio access networks for 5G taking centre stage. The Journal welcomes contributions on telecommunications and the digital economy.
Energy Performance of Vertical Extensions on Old Buildings: Comparison between Architectural Membranes and Conventional Building Technologies
Authors:   Lab2PT, University of Minho, School of Architecture, Portugal, Mendonça Paulo , Macieira Monica , Guedes João Miranda
Published: October 2020

This research aims evaluating in what measure the proposed refurbishment solutions with architectural membranes can benefit an existing building and provide an energy efficient alternative to conventional reference building technologies for vertical extensions. In order to do it, an old building from the 19th century, located in Porto (Portugal) is taken as case study. Both solutions are compared regarding thermal comfort, energy consumption for heating/cooling needs using numerical simulation, which allowed evaluating the project from the environmental point of view, based on the energy consumption. The proposed membrane alternatives include conventional and non-conventional thermal/acoustic insulation and a membrane envelope option with vegetation on its external skin. The paper argues that architectural membrane refurbishment solutions can constitute an energy efficient alternative to lightweight conventional ones.
Model Predictive Individual Pitch Control using Laguerre Filter for Load Mitigation in Wind Turbine
Authors:   Electrical Power Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt, Lasheen Ahmed A. , Elnaggar Mahmoud M.
Published: October 2020

This paper focuses on variable speed variable pitch wind- turbine control when operating in region 3. Designing a pitch controller is important while operating in region 3 to regulate the rated generator power and to reduce the flap-wise moment on the turbine blades. The regulation of the generator power and speed is achievable by using the collective pitch control (CPC); while reduction of the flap-wise moment is the objective of individual pitch control (IPC). The main challenge of designing this pitch controller is the pitch-angle constraints. Model predictive control (MPC) using Laguerre network is designed to produce the optimal individual pitch control action that satisfies the system constraints. A typical 5-MW benchmark wind turbine simulator is used to test the performance of the proposed controller. Comparisons between the proposed controller and the standard PI controller, which has been employed generously for wind-turbine control in industry, are performed. The results show the superiority of the proposed pitch controller over the standard controller.
Applying Kahoot in Thai Language and Culture Curriculum: Analysis of the Relationship among Online Cognitive Failure, Flow Experience, Gameplay Anxiety and Learning Performance
Authors:   the Department of Industrial Education and Institute for Research Excellence in Learning Sciences, and Chinese Language and Technology Center, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan, Ye Jian-Hong , Watthanapas Nitiwat , Wu Yu-Feng
Published: October 2020

The benefits of game-based learning have been confirmed by many studies, and it has also been proven to be a method that can bring meaningful learning to learners. However, its application in Taiwan’s higher education stage is still infrequent, and only few related studies. Therefore, this study uses Kahoot with an interactive response system (IRS) mechanism as one of the curriculum teaching tools. The research adopted purposive sampling method. Participants were students from two universities in northern Taiwan who took Thai language and culture courses. The total number of valid participants was 103, including 25 males (29.8%) and 59 females (70.2%). This study was based on the theory of cognitive learning of multimedia learning, and the design of Kahoot’s game content. Based on the special CATLM and focus influence model, six research hypotheses were proposed to build a research model. The results showed that online cognitive failure was negatively correlated with gameplay flow; online cognitive failure was positively correlated with gameplay anxiety; gameplay flow was positively correlated with learning performance; gameplay anxiety was not correlated with learning performance; anxiety does not necessarily affect the effectiveness of game-based learning.
The Influence of Robots on Students’ Computational Thinking: A Literature Review
Authors:   Beijing Normal University, China, Yang Kaiqin , Liu Xin , Chen Guang
Published: October 2020

With the rapid development of information technology and the further expansion of its social influence, robot technology has gradually matured. In this stage, cultivating students' computing thinking has become an important task to promote the development of information technology talents and an essential direction of information technology education. Robotic is an excellent tool for introducing coding and computational thinking into early childhood education. How to cultivate students' computational thinking and how to use a robot to realize the transformation of learning is very important. Based on this, this paper systematically reviews the influence of robot teaching on students' computational thinking in k-12 education and looks forward to the future development direction of research on computational thinking and optimization of robot education.
Are the future nurses geared to protect themselves from blood borne viruses? A descriptive cross-sectional study from Sri Lanka
Authors: Piyumanthi Ranasingha A. P. , Isuruni Napagoda A. Y. , Abeyrathne Geekiyanage N. U. , Rupasinghe Sanduni R. , De Silva Lahiru N. , Kottahachchie Jananie , Goonewardena Sampatha E.
Published: October 2020

Background: Nurses have a high risk of being exposed to blood borne viruses (BBV) during their day to day practices and knowledge on transmission is important. The objective was to describe the knowledge in a selected Nursing Training School in Western Province, Sri Lanka and their associated factors of transmission of BBV, among nursing students in a selected Nursing Training School in Western Province and their associated factors in Sri Lanka.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 209 nursing students from a nursing school in Sri Lanka. Data collection was done using a self-administered questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS software version 15.0. Statistical significance was tested at p<0.05.Results: Majority (57%) had poor knowledge on transmission of BBV. Most gave correct answers for transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B virus 91%, 64% (HBV) by needle stick injury (82%, 87%), through blood transfusion (90%, 80%), mother to child at birth (90%, 64%), through organ and for transmission of HBV via tattooing/piercing, 58% gave correct answers transplant (80%, 66%), direct contact with blood (75%, 62%), through unprotected sexual intercourse (93%, 50%) and tattooing/ piercing (48%, 58%). Many had poor knowledge on transmission of HIV and HBV via sharing household equipment (50%, 84%), by kissing/hugging (57%, 75%), through mosquito bites (76%, 86%), by swimming in pools (80%, 87%), by eating contaminated food (81%, 88%) and through exposure to saliva/tears/stools and urine (89%, 92%). There was a statistically significant association between knowledge on transmission of BBV with higher academic year and older age (p<0.05).Conclusions: BBV transmission needs further emphasis on the curriculum for future nurses to deliver to their utmost capabilities in the future.
Evaluating the capacity of community health volunteers and factors affecting their implementation of community health strategy in Mogotio Sub-County, Baringo, Kenya
Authors: Samuel Bartena Kimosop , Esilaba Moses Otiati , Donde Oscar Omondi
Published: October 2020

Background: Community health volunteers (CHVs) play key role in the delivery of community health strategy. Mogotio Sub County has a total of thirty-two health facilities with nine established Community Units. However, the dissemination of information on community health strategy to household members is low or non-existence, probably due to poor training and facilitation of CHV and lack of awareness creation to local communities in the implementation of the programme.Methods: Cross-sectional study design was used to collect primary and secondary data through administration of questionnaires to selected respondents in three locations to assess the capacity of CHVs and factors affecting their implementation of community health strategy in Mogotio Sub-County, Baringo, Kenya.Results: The results indicated that 46%, 36% and 18% of the household respondents had primary, secondary and tertiary level of education respectively. More than 33% of household heads respondents were not employed and hence had no sustainable source of income. A big number of CHV had not attained all the required qualifications for proper implementation of community health strategy. Additionally, the CHVs experienced numerous challenges that affected the efficient implementation of community health strategy. Majority (52.2%) of the CHVs had attained secondary education, and (45%) were unemployed, 35 % were engaged in business and 20% earned their living by engaging in casual labor.Conclusion: The study revealed the need by the county government to strengthen the capacity of the CHVs through proper training and adequate financial support.
Assessment of knowledge and practice of oral health among nursing and pharmacy students
Authors: Baruah Chetanjit , Rabha Alpana P. , Saikia Hiranya
Published: October 2020

Background: Oral health is an integral part of general health and wellbeing of an individual at every stage of life. Good oral health knowledge is a requisite criterion for good oral health related behavior. So, this study was done to assess knowledge and practice about oral health and whether there is any difference of knowledge and practice about it among nursing and pharmacy students.Methods: A cross sectional study was done among 110 nursing and 90 pharmacy students in June 2019 by stratified random sampling method using a self-administered predesigned structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and chi-square test were applied using SPSS software.Results: Knowledge and practice of pharmacy students was found to be better than nursing students.Conclusions: Knowledge and practice of the students should be improved through health education.
Birth preparedness and complication readiness for a safe motherhood among antenatal women attending an urban health centre, Pudupet
Authors: Vidhyashree M. D. , S. Janani , P. Kavipriya , V. Lakshmi , S. Sindhukavi , K. Suganya
Published: October 2020

Background: Maternal and neonatal mortality is a significant medical issue in creating nations. Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) is a technique to urge pregnant ladies to settle on brief choices to look for care from talented birth orderlies. Most investigations of BPCR have been led in creating nations, BPCR status and related factors in Pudupet are at present obscure. Objectives were to evaluate BPCR for a sheltered parenthood among antenatal (AN) moms going to an urban health center, Pudupet and to recognize the factors affecting BPCR.Methods: The examination was directed among 104 pregnant women in a community based cross sectional study conducted in urban health training centre (UHTC) was conducted among 104 pregnant women as per inclusion criteria by simple random sampling. A predesigned semi structured questionnaire by interview method after taking informed consent was used to calculate socio demographic details and antenatal care. Data were entered and analysed in Epi-info software.Results: Overall BPCR score was 96.15% of women scored 3 and above. But awareness about blood donor (13.5%) was less among antenatal mothers. Money savings either cash or insurance was kept ready by 49 (47.1%). Articles kept ready by 42 (40.4%) AN mothers. Among 104, 71(68.3%) had awareness over birth control measures. Significance seen under statistical analysis among sociodemographic factors like age, education, socioeconomic status, husband’s education and type of family had statistically significant associations with BPCR components.Conclusions: Birth preparedness and difficulty status is fundamental and viable methodology that supports mother, family and network to design a protected conveyance.
Knowledge and barriers towards use of family planning methods among women: a study from Western India
Authors: Goel Priya , Nebhinani Mamta , Rani Raj
Published: October 2020

Background: Family planning is an important component of reproductive health. Through family planning, couples can plan the number and spacing of their children. The use of family planning method depends on the various factors such as knowledge and largely on the barriers faced by women. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge and barriers towards use of family planning methods among women.Methods: This study was conducted at Village Dhawa, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Data were collected from 380 married women selected by convenient sampling technique. Data collection tool included Self-structured knowledge questionnaire and barrier rating scale. Analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: Most commonly used method of family planning was Sterilization. More than half of women (58.4%) had fair knowledge regarding family planning methods. Mean knowledge score was 15.48±3.14. Unawareness about the existing method was most reported barrier and Costs too much was least reported barrier. The knowledge level of women had significant association with religion and occupation (p level <0.05).Conclusions: Overall women had fair level of knowledge regarding family planning methods. Lack of awareness emerged as a key barrier in use of these methods by women. There is need to implement extensive awareness programs and empower women as active decision makers with respect to use of family planning methods.
Vitamin D deficiency, the urban epidemic: a cross-sectional study from Bhopal, India
Authors: Rao P. V. Prakasa , Siddhartha P. V. , Yeshwante Prashant
Published: October 2020

Background: Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin involved in the regulation of calcium homeostasis and bone health. Vitamin D deficiency results in abnormalities in calcium, phosphorous, and bone metabolism. We undertook a study in our part of the country to register the incidence of the deficiency in our community, and compared Urban and Rural communities to understand the cause of the deficiency.Methods: This retrospective non-randomised cross-sectional study was carried out on asymptomatic patients undergoing blood tests due to various causes. 257 individuals consented to be part of the study and were divided into Urban (n=143) and Rural (n=114) groups. Incidence of Vitamin D deficiency, and various socio-behavioural parameters were compared.Results: The prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency was 91.6% in the Urban population and 66.5% in the rural population, which is statistically significant (p<0.00001). This was observed despite the urban group having statistically better nutritional status and lower tobacco consumption.Conclusions: Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread condition in community. Clinically diagnosed cases represent only the tip of the iceberg. This silent epidemic needs to be addressed with due attention and strong action.
COVID-19 and public health risk communication in Manipur: a phone-based cross-sectional study
Authors: Kayina T. Kayia Priscilla , Rajkumari Bishwalata , Keisam Avinash , Chelladurai Chelsia , Touthang Jangkholun , Rajkumari Joshna , Samurailatpam Priyanka , Devi Ningthoujam Suchitra
Published: October 2020

Background: In the fight against COVID-19, communication remains as one of its most important strategic tools. To facilitate healthy behaviour among the general public, Central and State governments has been carrying out various awareness generating activities. This study plans to assess the adequacy of these activities by investigating people’s response by assessing their knowledge, attitudes and actions.Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted among 1493 adults (≥ 18years) residents of Manipur state selected through Random Number Dialling of mobile numbers using a pre-tested interview schedule. Descriptive statistics were generated and multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to test for association. A p-value of <0.05 was taken as significant. Approval was obtained from the institutional ethics committee.Results: The average age of the participants was 34.3 years with females constituting 51%. Majority were aware of the common symptoms i.e. Fever (94.5%), Cough (87.1%), Difficulty in breathing (74.9%) of COVID-19.  Preventive measures of hand-hygiene, wearing masks and social distancing were known to 90.3%, 94.8% and 75.6% respectively. Almost 60% agree that the lockdown imposed has worsened their daily living, and more than four-fifth of the participants were stressed and worried. Increase in level of education and per capita income per month was significantly associated with the higher knowledge regarding COVID-19 (p<0.05). There was gap in knowledge and practice and wrong practices were seen.Conclusions: A change in the health communication messages with emphasis on the need for correct practices through appropriate channels and community engagement is urgently required at this hour.
Dietary Lactobacillus plantarum LS/07 and inulin in the management of chronic disease risk factors
Authors: Hijova Emilia , Strojný Ladislav , Bertková Izabela , Bomba Alojz , Štofilová Jana
Published: October 2020

The aim of this study was to investigate the possibilities of modification of chronic disease risk factors with probiotic strain Lactobacillus plantarum LS/07 and prebiotic inulin in rats with western high fat diet. The Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups: control group (CG group), group with high fat diet (HFD group), group receiving high fat diet in combination with Lactobacillus plantarum LS/07 (HFD+PRO group), and group receiving high fat diet in combination with oligofructose enriched inulin (HFD+PRE group). The activity of β-glucuronidase, lipid parameters, bile acids, oxLDL, short chain fatty acids, and counts of coliforms and lactobacilli were determined. High fat diet as a key risk factor of chronic diseases had adverse effect on expression of metabolic and biochemical parameters. Dietary intake of Lactobacillus plantarum LS/07 (HFD+PRO group) and inulin (HFD+PRE group) suppressed weight gain of rats. In HFD+PRO group, the level of total cholesterol (P<0.001), LDL-CH (P<0.05), oxLDL (P<0.001), total bile acids (P<0.001) were statistically significantly decreased, while the production of short chain fatty acids was enhanced. Changes in the selected parameters exhibited a similar tendency also in the HFD+PRE group. Activity of β-glucuronidase was statistically significantly decreased (P<0.001) in the HFD+PRE group. Lactobacillus plantarum LS/07 and inulin caused a statistically significant increase in the count of lactobacilli (P<0.001) and a decrease in the number of coliforms (P<0.001). These results indicate Lactobacillus plantarum LS/07 and inulin could be used in diet for human and animals as an important nutritional supplement or in medicinal products.
Resveratrol enhances apoptosis induced by the heterocyclic aromatic amines in p53-wt LoVo cells, but not in p53-deficient HaCaT cells
Authors: Kuryłowicz Katarzyna , Cierniak Agnieszka , Madej Ewelina , Skalniak Łukasz , Wolnicka-Głubisz Agnieszka
Published: October 2020

In the present study, we investigated the influence of resveratrol on PhIP treated human colon cancer cells and compared the effect to HaCaT cells considered as normal, human keratinocytes. Our results show that resveratrol decreases DNA damage in both cell types, it increases the sensitivity of LoVo cells to apoptosis and has no effect on PhIP-treated HaCaT cells. We confirm that PhIP-induced apoptosis is p53 and caspase 3/7 dependent. Interestingly, normal cells such as HaCaT, which lack functional p53 are more resistant to PhIP treatment.
Los derechos de la naturaleza: un paso adelante, tres atrás
Authors: Chávez Gina
Published: October 2020

El reconocimiento de la naturaleza como sujeto de derecho que hacen las constituciones de Ecuador 2008 y Bolivia 2009, representa un quiebre civilizatorio que hecha dárdos al corazón mismo del casi extinto Estado liberal moderno. Pese a ser resultado de un proceso social con una data de más de 15 años y no de algún movimiento ilustrado, la Constitución de Montecristi aporta a la teoría constitucional proponiendo nuevos vínculos entre moral y derecho y entre política y derecho, pero también creando nuevas instituciones que hacen posible la convivencia entre vivientes. En tal sentido, el reconocimiento constitucional es a la vez un diálogo y una ruptura con los marcos filosóficos y teóricos sobre los que se ha asentado la relación Estado-sociedad-naturaleza. Desde la segunda mitad del Siglo XX, se han dado dos grandes olas de reforma constitucional referidas a la Naturaleza. La primera que mata a la ´naturaleza` y entrona al ´medio ambiente`, con el objeto de hacer posible la gestión de los recursos naturales. La seguna que revive de las cenizas a la ´naturaleza` y le otorga personalidad jurídica, para hacer posible el mundo de la vida. El reconocimiento de la naturaleza como sujeto de derechos se asienta en un proyecto societal que propugna un “biorepublicanismo”, que rescata las visiones integrales, holísticas y comunitaristas, como ejes de la transformación de la sociedad. Como aspiración histórica, dicho reconocimiento tiene la virtud de reformular los parámetros morales y jurídicos sobre los que se asienta la relación Estado, sociedad y naturaleza.
New technologies to improve the ex situ conservation of plant genetic resources
Authors:   Aarhus University, Denmark, Hay Fiona R. ,   University of the Western Cape, South Africa,   Institute of Natural Resources, South Africa
Published: October 2020

Access to plant genetic resources is fundamental to the development of more resilient and nutritious crops. The efficient and effective conservation of plant genetic resources is therefore key to ensuring global food security. There are more than 1750 genebanks around the world, storing various types of plant germplasm including tissue cultures, seeds, embryos and pollen. This chapter describes some of the recent applications of science and technology to improve the management of genebank collections of orthodox seeds, not least through the introduction of automation. In addition, the chapter looks at how routine cryopreservation procedures are now possible for many species, and how storage procedures for recalcitrant-seeded and vegetatively propagated species continue to evolve given the challenges they present in terms of long term ex situ germplasm conservation.
Karakteristik Sekolah Berbasis Pondok Pesantren
Authors: Herawati Nety , Zainuri Ahmad , Hawi Akmal
Published: October 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan karakteristik SMA Al-Hannan Ulu Danau sebagai sekolah berbasis pondok pesantren dan menemukan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi penerapan model SMA berbasis pesantren di SMA Plus Al-Hannan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan data deskriptif kualitatif, kemudian data yang dikumpulkan dideskripsikan sehingga dapat memberikan kejelasan terhadap kenyataan atau realitas. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pertama, SMA Al-Hannan memiliki ciri khas atau karakteristik yang tidak dimiliki oleh sekolah kebanyakan, yaitu: Al-Hannan sebagai brand-mark, berasrama, menggunakan kurikulum, vocational skill dan kemampuan membaca al-Qur’an dengan baik dan benar. Kedua, faktor yang mempengaruhi penerapan sekolah berbasis Pesantren dapat dibagi dua faktor, yaitu khusus dan umum. Secara khusus, dipengaruhi oleh kepala sekolah, pendidikan atau guru, kurikulum, sistem penerapan pendidikan, sarana pendidikan, suasana lingkungan sekolah. Kemudian secara umum dipengaruhi oleh 1) lingkungan sosial yang kini telah banyak berubah; 2) keadaan ekonomi masyarakat yang semakin membaik; dan 3) cara pandang masyarakat yang lebih religiusitas.
Análise de causa raiz em internações por drogas de abuso como eventos sentinelas
Authors: Santana Cleiton José , Cristophoro Rosangela , Ortiz Mirella Machado , Santos Denise Raquel dos , Reis Lúcia Margarete dos , Oliveira Magda Lúcia Félix de
Published: October 2020

Objetivo: Analisar os fatores de iniciação e continuidade do uso de drogas, a partir do evento sentinela, internação hospitalar com diagnóstico de trauma associado à intoxicação por drogas de abuso. Métodos: Estudo exploratório e retrospectivo, com referencial de vigilância epidemiológica de 30 eventos sentinelas, a partir de revisão de documentos hospitalares e entrevista com familiar dos usuários de drogas. A matriz para avaliação foi a análise da causa raiz, estabelecida pela investigação e pelar e construção da trajetória do uso de drogas. Resultados: Houve predomínio de sexo masculino, baixa escolaridade e desemprego, com média de 40,1 anos. A droga mais utilizada foi o álcool, isolada ou associada a drogas ilícitas. Identificaram-se pontos críticos de vulnerabilidade social, permitindo uma discussão sobre o desempenho das políticas públicas. Conclusão: A maioria dos fatores subjacentes se relacionava à ausência ou à precariedade de políticas públicas, com pontos críticos na intersetorialidade.
ARTHROSCOPIC LATARJET STABILISATION PROCEDURE – CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL SHORT TERM OUTCOMES IN THE FIRST 101 CASES
Authors: Kordasiewicz Bartłomiej , Kordasiewicz Bartłomiej , Kiciński Maciej , Małachowski Konrad , Boszczyk Andrzej , Chaberek Sławomir , Pomianowski Stanisław
Published: October 2020

Introduction and aim Latarjet remains one of the most efficient stabilisation procedures in anterior shoulder instability. The goal of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes and radiological parameters after arthroscopic Latarjet. Material and methods Between 2011–2016 an arthroscopic Latarjet stabilisation was performed in 104 patients, who were controlled with clinical examination, X-ray and CT-scans at a minimum follow up of 13 months. Results 101 shoulders (97.1%) were available for clinical evaluation. The mean follow-up was 23.8 months (13 to 50). 96 shoulders (95%) had CT scan evaluation. Patients satisfaction was evaluated as 92%, SSV 88%, Walch-Duplay and Rowe scores respecitvely 77 and 80 points. The mean external rotation loss was 17° with no further motion deficits. Recurrence was reported in 4 (4%) patients. 2 out of 4 cases of recurrence had intraoperative complications (correlation in M-L Chi2 test p = 0.0107). Revision surgery was performed in 10 patients (9.8%). CT evaluation showed 95.8% of graft fusion rate, 1 case (1%) of total graft osteolysis, 2 cases (2.1%) of graft pseudoarthrosis and 2 cases (2.1%) of graft fracture. Conclusions The arthroscopic Latarjet demonstrates satisfactory results in short term follow-up. Some factors influencing the outcome are: intraoperative graft related complications (correlated strongly with recurrence), subjective return to sport anxiety and loss of external rotation (correlated with worsened clinical outcome).
CENTRAL SENSITIZATION OF PAIN IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Authors: Skorupska Elżbieta
Published: October 2020

Nowadays, there are three main pain descriptors: nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, and nociplastic pain. The last one is the newest expression defining pain as ‘Pain that arises from altered nociception, despite no clear evidence of actual or threatened tissue damage causing the activation of peripheral nociceptors or evidence for disease or lesion of the somatosensory system causing the pain’ (International Association for the Study of Pain). The implementation of modern pain neuroscience in practice is said to be the most important for musculoskeletal physical therapists around the world. One of the examples of the nociplastic pain mechanism can be myofascial trigger points that are connected with central sensitization (one of the subtypes of nociplastic pain). Central sensitization (CS) is defined as an amplification of neural signaling within the central nervous system that elicits pain hypersensitivity and ongoing neuronal excitation which outlasts the initial nociceptor input. Features typical of that state are abnormally low peripheral thresholds for pain from pressure, temperature, electrical, and other stimuli and it has been proposed that trigger points may function as peripheral mediators of CS.
FORMS OF REHABILITATION OF A CHILD WITH AUTISM DESCRIBED IN MODERN MEDICAL LITERATURE
Authors: Litwin Kinga , Litwin Kinga , Poniewierski Piotr , Kostiukow Anna , Samborski Włodzimierz
Published: October 2020

Introduction Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with unknown etiopathogenesis. The clinical picture of every child with autism is different. The spectrum of symptoms includes a number of characteristic features that the patient manifests. Patients often have the problem of coexisting disorders. Difficulties in communication often make it difficult to diagnose. Hence the strictly individualized rehabilitation program, which should be tailored to the needs and preferences of the patient. Effective therapy should be carried out, taking into account the patient’s motivation and pleasure. Aim A systematic review of publications for the most commonly used therapies in the rehabilitation of patients with autism and their effectiveness confirmed scientifically. Material and methods A review of the literature on the PubMed search engine has been made since 2000. Search terms used: ‘autism’, ‘ASD’, ‘therapy’, ‘physiotherapy’, ‘rehabilitation’. Results Among the articles found in the PubMed search after entering keywords, it can be stated that the majority of publications concerned alternative medicine, especially animal therapy. Others have also appeared, e.g. manual therapy, martial arts, acupuncture, choreotherapy or music therapy. Conclusions Children with autism spectrum disorders require constant rehabilitation. The form it takes depends individually on the patient’s current state. The chosen therapy may affect one deficit aspect of the child, but not improve another, for which the next treatment is required to improve. Analysis of the publication, however, indicates the positive impact of rehabilitation in children with autism.
Highly sensitive detection of Cr(VI), Pb(II) and Cd(II) ions by a new fluorescent sensor based on 4-amino-3-hydroxynaphthalene sulfonic acid-doped polypyrrole
Authors: Sall Mohamed Lamine , Diaw Abdou Karim , Gningue-Sall Diariatou , Oturan Mehmet Ali , Aaron Jean-Jacques
Published: October 2020

A new electrosynthesized, fluorescent 4-amino-3-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid-doped polypyrrole (AHNSA-PPy) was used for the detection of Cr(VI), Pb(II) and Cd(II) heavy metallic ions. The optical properties of AHNSA-PPy were studied by UV-VIS absorption and fluorescence spectrometry in diluted DMSO solutions. UV-VIS spectrum showed a main band at 260 nm, a moderate band at 240 nm, and shoulders at 285, 295, 320 and 360 nm, whereas the fluorescence spectrum presented an excitation peak at 330 nm and a main emission peak at 390 nm with a shoulder at 295 nm. The effects of heavy metallic ions, including Cr(VI), Pb(II), and Cd(II), on the AHNSA-PPy UV-VIS absorption and fluorescence spectra were investigated. AHNSA-PPy fluorescence spectra were strongly quenched upon increasing the Cr(VI), Pb(II) and Cd(II) concentrations. Linear Stern-Volmer relationships were established, and polynomial equations for Pb(II) and Cd(II) were obeyed, indicating the existence of a AHNSA-PPy dynamic fluorescence quenching mechanism for Cr(VI) and a combination of dynamic and static fluorescence quenching for Pb(II) and Cd(II). The AHNSA-PPy sensor showed high sensitivity for fluorescence detection of the three heavy metallic ions, with very low limits of detection (3σ) of 1.4 nM for Cr(VI), 2.7 nM for Cd(II) and 2.6 nM for Pb(II). Therefore, this very sensitive quenching fluorimetric sensor is proposed for the detection of trace, toxic heavy metallic ions in the environment.
The Therapy of Burn Wound Healing in Rat (Wistar) by Using the Combination of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs) and Bone Marroe BM-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell
Authors: Revilla Gusti
Published: October 2020

The therapy to heal the bum wound is still imperfect, therefore it is important to conduct specific research concerning this topic that benefits to society. Using both Bone Marrow-stem cell (BM-MSc) and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from allogenic donors as part of the therapy to heal the bum wound seems to give positive prospect for the future treatment. In this experiment, PBMC and rat BM- derived from mesenchymal stem cell were used as the therapy model. lmmunocytochemistry was used as the method to characterize the phenotype of MSc, It was also used to express the collagen type I and the Indirect ELISA in analyzing the TGF·P 1 secretion.  The rats with bum wound were divided into 2 kinds of group; the first group of rats was selected to control the use of PBS; while second group of rats was used as the treatment object that was medicated by the applying of the combination of both BM-MSC and PBMC. Stem-cells subcutaneously administered dose applied to each rat was around of 2 x 106 cells. The result showed that the levels of TGF-β1 secretion in day 3rd and day 7th on the rats which were treated by using the combination of BM-MSC and PBMC were higher compared to the rats from the control group.  The experiment that concerns on the thickness of the collagen showed that combination between BM-MSC and PBMC stem cell make it possible in increasing the thickness of collagen 1, besides; it also showed significant differences (p=0.000). This research proved that the combination of BM-MSC and PBMC stem cell served can accelerate the healing process for the bum wound on rats through Increasing of TGF-P 1 secretion and collagen type 1 expression, It means that PBMCs can be applied as good as chemoattractant.
Deformation of Bioinspired MXene Based Polymer Composites with Brick and Mortar Structures: Computational Analysis
Authors: Srivatsa Shreyas , Paćko Paweł , Mishnaevsky Jr. Leon , Uhl Tadeusz , Grabowski Krzysztof
Published: October 2020

Deformation behavior of MXene based polymer composites with bioinspired brick and mortar structures is analyzed. MXene/Polymer nanocomposites are modeled at microscale using bioinspired configurations of nacre-mimetic brick-and-mortar assembly structure. MXenes (brick) with polymer matrix (mortar) are modeled using classical analytical methods and numerical methods based on Finite Elements (FE). The analytical methods provide less accurate estimation of elastic properties compared to numerical one. MXene nanocomposite models analyzed with FE method provide estimates of elastic constants in the same order of magnitude as literature reported experimental results with good consistency. Bioinspired design of MXene nanocomposites results in the effective Young’s modulus of the nanocomposite increase by 25.1 % and the strength (maximum stress capacity within elastic limits) increase by 42.3 %. The brick and mortar structure of the nanocomposites leads to interlocking mechanism between MXene fillers in polymer matrix, resulting in effective load transfer, good strength, and damage resistance. This is demonstrated in this paper by numerical analysis of MXene nanocomposites subjected to quasi-static loads.
SpeCon: Speculative Container Scheduling for Deep Learning Applications in a Kubernetes Cluster
Authors: Mao Ying , Fu Yuqi , Zheng Wenjia , Cheng Long , Liu Qingzhi
Published: October 2020

In the past decade, we have witnessed a dramatically increasing volume of data collected from varied sources. The explosion of data has transformed the world as more information is available for collection and analysis than ever before. To maximize the utilization, various machine and deep learning models have been developed, e.g. CNN [1] and RNN [2], to study data and extract valuable information from different perspectives. While data-driven applications improve countless products, training models for hyperparameter tuning are still time-consuming and resource-intensive. Cloud computing provides infrastructure support for the training of deep learning applications. The cloud service providers, such as Amazon Web Services [3], create an isolated virtual environment (virtual machines and containers) for clients, who share physical resources, e.g., CPU and memory. On the cloud, resource management schemes are implemented to enable better sharing among users and boost the system-wide performance. However, general scheduling approaches, such as spread priority and balanced resource schedulers, do not work well with deep learning workloads. In this project, we propose SpeCon, a novel container scheduler that is optimized for shortlived deep learning applications. Based on virtualized containers, such as Kubernetes [4] and Docker [5], SpeCon analyzes the common characteristics of training processes. We design a suite of algorithms to monitor the progress of the training and speculatively migrate the slow-growing models to release resources for fast-growing ones. Specifically, the extensive experiments demonstrate that SpeCon improves the completion time of an individual job by up to 41.5%, 14.8% system-wide and 24.7% in terms of makespan.
Transaction Costs: Economies of Scale, Optimum, Equilibrium and Efficiency – A Game Theory-Based Model of Transaction Costs
Authors: Kállay László , Takács Tibor , Trautmann László
Published: October 2020

The aim of this article is to propose a core game theory model of transaction costs wherein it is indicated how direct costs determine the probability of loss and subsequent transaction costs. The existence of optimum is proven, and the way in which exposure influences the location of the optimum is demonstrated. The decisions are described as a two-player game and it is discussed how the transaction cost sharing rule determines whether the optimum point of transaction costs is the same as the equilibrium of the game. The dispute between actors regarding changing the share of transaction costs to be paid by each party is modeled by a non-cooperative bargaining game. Requirements of efficient transaction cost sharing rules are defined, and it is posited that solution exists which is not unique. Policy conclusions are also devised based on principles of design of institutions to influence the nature of transaction costs.
Management of Downstream Oil Palm Development in Technopolitan Area, Pelalawan Regency Indonesia
Authors: Rusli Zaili , Mashur Dadang , Yozani Ringgo Eldapi , Habibie Dedi Kusuma , Amri Khairul , Putri Risky Arya
Published: October 2020

This study determines the management of downstream oil palm development in the technopolitan areas of Pelalawan Regency. The study object was analyzed qualitatively in stages, including the development, potential, and management of downstream oil palm. The results show that the downstream oil palm facilitates the development of various ideas, innovations, and knowledge from the use of products with high selling value. This supports the government, academia, business, and society in implementing Good Agricultural Practice (GAP). The downstream oil palm development in Pelalawan Regency is managed in an integrated, competitive, and sustainable manner. This allows all stakeholders and society (independent smallholders) to receive economic, social, and environmental benefits.
Identifikasi Parasetamol dan Asam Mefenamat pada Jamu Pegel Linu dan Asam Urat yang Beredar di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Authors: Harimurti Sabtanti , Ulandari Syaripah , Widada Hari , Damarwati Vella Lailly
Published: October 2020

Jamu merupakan obat tradisional yang banyak digunakan masyarakat untuk mencegah atau membantu menyembuhkan berbagai penyakit. Peningkatan minat masyarakat untuk mengkonsumsi jamu sering disalahgunakan oleh produsen dengan menambahkan Bahan Kimia Obat (BKO) untuk mendapatkan omzet yang lebih karena diyakini akan lebih cepat memberikan efek. Pencampuran BKO pada jamu dilarang oleh pemerintah Indonesia. Tingginya penggunaan jamu pegel linu dan asam urat di masyarakat luas, menginspirasi untuk melakukan identifikasi pencampuran BKO yang mempunyai efek sebagai penghilang rasa sakit seperti parasetamol dan asam mefenamat dalam jamu pegel linu dan jamu asam urat yang beredar di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Sehingga, tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu mengidentifikasi pengunaan BKO pada jamu yang beredar di Yogyakarta. Metode analisis pada penelitian ini menggunakan KLT-Densitometri. KLT digunakan untuk analisis kualitatif. Pada pengujian menggunakan KLT, fase diam yang digunakan adalah silika GF254 dan fase gerak klorofrom-etanol dengan perbandingan 8:1. Identifikasi bercak menggunakan sinar UV pada panjang gelombang 254 nm. Kemudian untuk analisis kuantitatif digunakan densitometri. Berdasarkan hasil analisis KLT menunjukkan bahwa terdapat tiga sampel jamu yang mengandung parasetamol dari 14 sampel yang dikumpulkan dan tidak ada yang mengandung asam mefenamat. Sampel jamu yang mengandung parasetamol adalah sampel nomor 3, 7, dan 10. Ketiga sampel tersebut mengandung parasetamol 0,04% (b/v), 0,30% (b/v), dan 0,13% (b/v), secara berurutan.
Extensão universitária, culturas indígenas e a cartografia abissal: resistência e patrimônio cultural
Authors: Caron Monica Filomena , Laganá Fernandes Hylio , De Faria Luiz Carlos
Published: October 2020

A Universidade Federal de São Carlos oferece vagas para candidatos indígenas desde 2008, o que coloca a questão do contato dos estudantes com culturas indígenas. Nesse contexto, este trabalho relata uma atividade de extensão com o objetivo de dar visibilidade à existência dos indígenas, historicamente apagada na universidade, dando destaque para a participação de representantes de diferentes etnias em uma obra/instalação artística. As ações ocorreram num evento artístico no município de Sorocaba de 12 de agosto a 3 de dezembro de 2017. Durante o evento, foram enterradas cópias de urnas funerárias indígenas no campus de Sorocaba da Universidade Federal de São Carlos, num (suposto) cemitério guarani, e realizadas entrevistas gravadas em vídeos por alunos indígenas a não indígenas. As ações provocaram a reflexão para o olhar desatento ao invisível, a terra sagrada oculta nos gramados por onde caminham os universitários agora. As urnas funerárias, que ganharam visibilidade no campo onde hoje existe uma universidade, são um lembrete do abismo ainda existente, e que segue profundo. Mas, já é possível ver outra margem, alternativas para explicar/entender o mundo, formas estabelecidas socialmente para favorecer um convívio harmônico: o que nos apresentaram os universitários indígenas nos ajuda a refletir sobre nós mesmos e a colaborar para o convívio na diversidade.
Relato de experiência: o blog literário como instrumento de interação social
Authors: Correa Rocha Camila Maria
Published: October 2020

O blog é um espaço de comunicação digital linguístico e social, cuja adesão tem sido cada vez maior entre os jovens. Além de abrigar textos de gêneros diversos, nele, o blogueiro constrói uma relação com o leitor por meio da publicação de posts. Levando-se em consideração o acesso, cada vez mais irrestrito, dos jovens à internet e a afinidade deles com o gênero blog, o presente trabalho visa a apresentar os resultados do projeto de extensão intitulado “Blog Literário: o uso da tecnologia digital como instrumento de interação entre os alunos do IFC e a comunidade externa”, desenvolvido no ano de 2019, no campus Brusque. O projeto ampliou o espaço de interação entre os alunos dos Cursos Técnicos em Química e em Informática integrados ao Ensino Médio e a comunidade, bem como estimulou a leitura e a produção escrita em Língua Portuguesa.
Física e Artes em integração: relato de experiência de um projeto integrado de Extensão e Ensino no IFC-Brusque
Authors: Zanella dos Santos Daniel , De Almeida Alves Tiago Rafael , Correia Marcos João , Wenk da Silva Ana Paula
Published: October 2020

O projeto de extensão Física e Artes em Integração teve suas origens no ano de 2017 e continua ativo no ano de 2020. Este artigo relata o histórico do projeto e seu desenvolvimento nos anos de 2018 e 2019. A metodologia é baseada na integração entre as disciplinas curriculares de Física e Artes do curso de Ensino Médio Integrado do campus IFC-Brusque, através de seus saberes científicos e artísticos, para a construção de instrumentos musicais com material reciclado e posterior desenvolvimento de oficinas de extensão lúdicas, destinadas a crianças e pessoas com deficiência. Foram feitas atividades teóricas e práticas nas duas disciplinas que resultaram em oficinas de extensão para a comunidade externa. O público atendido, visando abordar questões de inclusão e transformação social, foram turmas das APAEs de Brusque e Guabiruba e de escolas de educação infantil do entorno do campus. A sustentabilidade é abordada através da utilização de materiais reciclados para a construção dos instrumentos musicais. Ao final, discutimos as dificuldades do projeto, seus pontos fortes e as ações que serão tomadas para mitigar os problemas levantados.