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Influence of Permanent Deflections on The Vibrations of Bridge Spans in Operating Conditions
Authors: Kużawa Mieszko , Mróz Aleksander , Bień Jan
Published: March 2022

The paper presents the method and results of numerical simulations of the mutual dynamic interactions between vehicles and the bridge structure, which has defect in the form of excessive permanent deformations. The parametric analyses were carried out taking into account the following parameters: permanent deflections of spans, with a maximum value ranging from 0 to 150 mm, vehicle speed from 10 m/s (36 km/h) to 30 m/s (108 km/h), and two types of heavy vehicle suspension systems, each with very different properties. The presented analyses are based on the characteristics of real motorway bridge structure with permanent deflections of the multi-span main girders, constructed of steel beams and reinforced concrete slab. The proposed procedure of dynamic numerical analysis can also be useful in the assessment of the influence of permanent deflections on the interactions between vehicles and other types of bridge structures.
Memediasi Nilai-nilai Luhur Budaya Maluku Masa Lampau
Authors: Suantika I Wayan
Published: March 2022

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Perkembangan Kota Ambon Abad XVII-XVIII Sebagai Implikasi Dinamika Ekonomi Politik Global dan Regional
Authors: Ririmasse Marlon NR
Published: March 2022

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Arkeologi Nusa Tenggara Timur dan Masa Depan
Authors: Kusumawati Ayu
Published: March 2022

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Perdagangan Rempah: Pengaruhnya terhadap Mobilitas Penduduk, Permukiman, Perkembangan Kota dan Pertahanan Masa Kolonial: Studi Kasus Pulau Ambon dan Saparua
Authors: Handoko Wuri
Published: March 2022

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Pengaruh Islam dan Kekuasaan Ternate di Wilayah Pulau Buano, Seram Bagian Barat
Authors: Handoko Wuri
Published: March 2022

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Fungsi Kulit Kerang Cypraea Moneta dalam Perdagangan di Pegunungan Tinggi Papua
Authors: Suroto Hari
Published: March 2022

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Tinggalan Perang Dunia II di Ambon: Tinjauan atas Sarana Pertahanan dan Konteks Sejarahnya
Authors: Mansyur Syahruddin
Published: March 2022

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Rice Blast, A Major Threat to the Rice Production and its Various Management Techniques
Authors: Simkhada Kapil , Thapa Rabin
Published: March 2022

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the most important staple cereal crop which is consumed by more than 50% of world population. It contributes 23% and 50% of total calories consumed by world and Nepalese population respectively. Among various abiotic factors affecting rice, rice blast is the most disastrous, causing 70-80% yield loss. This disease was originated in China around 7000 years ago. In Nepal, it was first reported in Thimi, Bhaktapur in 1966. It is caused by a filamentous ascomycete fungus Magnaporthe oryzae (Anaemorphic form- Pyricularia oryzae). It infects all the developmental stage of plant and produce symptoms on the leaf, collar, neck, panicle and even in the glumes. It decreases the rice production by an amount, enough to feed 60 million people every year. Cloudy weather, high relative humidity (93-99%), low night temperature (15- 20°C), longer duration of dew is the most favorable condition for the outbreak of disease. The most usual approaches for the management of rice blast diseases are management in nutrient fertilizer and irrigation, application of fungicides and plantation of resistant cultivars. Besides, the use of extracts of C. arabica are reported to have an inhibitory effect on the disease. Seed treatment with Trichoderma viridae @ 5ml/lit of water have also been found effective. The chemical means of controlling blast disease shall be reduced, instead eco-friendly measures like biocontrol agents, resistant varieties, plant extracts can be practiced for disease control. Different forecasting model can be used in order to predict the disease prevalence.
Forecasting Area, Production and Productivity of Vegetable Crops in Nepal using the Box-Jenkins ARIMA Model
Authors: Thapa Rabin , Devkota Shivahari , Subedi Sandip , Jamshidi Babak
Published: March 2022

Forecasting of vegetable area, production, and productivity of Nepal was made from the historical data of 1977/78 to 2019/20 by using the Box-Jenkins Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) models. The best fitted ARIMA models were chosen based on the minimum value of the selection criterion, Akaike information criteria (AIC) and Bayesian information criteria (BIC). ARIMA (0, 2, 1) model was found suitable for all areas and production, whereas ARIMA (0, 2, 0) model was best fitted for forecasting vegetable productivity. The model was cross-validated by comparing the point prediction with the actual test series data from 2015/16 to 2019/20. The performances of models were determined from the mean absolute percent error (MAPE) value. The MAPE was found to be 2.70%, 2.40%, and 3.80%, respectively for the prediction of area, production, and productivity. The forecast was made for the immediate five years (2020/21 to 2024/25), and it showed an increasing value for area and production while the forecasts of productivity had lower values. The vegetable production policy in Nepal should be planned following accurate forecasts to increase production in the upcoming years. Awareness among the vegetable growers should be raised in the following years with appropriate extension programs.
Innovated Per Adult Human UNIT Method (PAHUM) vs. Error Bound PC in Food Systems
Authors: Hasimoglu Sümer
Published: March 2022

In social & economic science disciplines, the lack of strong theories is often reflected in the lack of well-accepted common metrics defined by a UNIT. PAHU Method vs. PC is developed to investigate the feasibility of developing well-grounded common metrics/unit to advance behavioural, economic-social, food security & science research, both in terms of advancing the development of theory and increasing the utility of research for policy & practice. In addition aiming, to consider whether a set of criteria can be developed for understanding when the measurement of a particular construct is ready to be standardized & to explore how the research community can foster a move toward standardization when it appears warranted. In this globalised society, even imperial measures are defined with reference to the metric/unit standards. A radical evaluation method change in global food systems is needed to meet the challenges. State of the art of PAHU Method /Age and Gender Corrected Per Capita (PCagc) is to evaluate demographic structure, consumer & past and future food consumption potential of developed & developing countries, target populations, their food sufficiency & also food security evaluations of family and households. It involves systematic attempts to create awareness of 19.4 percentage UNIT error inherent to PC & pave the way to food - other goods consumption evaluations plus global impact of hunger & environmental issues until 2020-2050-era. PAHUM was applied & evaluated EU28 demographic structure & food consumption issues for 1999/2010/2020. Now it focuses on research with systems approach, contributing to the development of tomorrow’s food systems for family/household evaluations including CO2 emissions-biodiversity relations. A radical evaluation method change in global/EU food systems is needed to meet the global challenges, including family/household on UNIT basis. The principal is always to ask questions “Why”, “What” and “How” will naturally unfold and found the reality of PAHUM. Reality is reality…
The Effect of Different Estrus Synchronization Methods on Reproductive Performance in Laparoscopic Artificial Insemination Program in Morkaraman Sheep
Authors: Kutluca Korkmaz Müzeyyen , Yaprak Mustafa
Published: March 2022

This study investigated the reproductive performance, lamb survivability, and growing performance of Morkaraman ewes, the estrus of which was induced by natural and synthetic progesterone and which were inseminated by laparoscopic technique at the end of the mating season (December). In the study, 5 different estrus synchronization methods (CIDR, Crestar, Natural progesterone, Cronolone and MAP), 100 Morkaraman ewes, and lambs born to them were used. After the completion of the estrus synchronization methods, the first sign of estrus was detected earliest in the natural progesterone group (39.53±1.87 hours), and there was a significant difference between the natural progesterone and vaginal sponges containing MAP and Cronolone concerning the time to the first hour of estrus. Estrus rates were found significantly different across the study groups, with the shortest time to estrus having been achieved by MAP. The lambing rates for CIDR, Cronolone, Natural progesterone, MAP, and Crestar groups were 74%, 61%, 56%, 33%, and 10%, respectively. There was no significant difference between the treatment groups concerning birth weight, weight at various periods, and survivability of lambs although a significant difference was found in their weaning weight.
Comparative Detection of Canine Parvovirus by Differential PCR, Conventional PCR and Nested PCR tests: Detecting Antigenic Variants by Differential PCR
Authors: Hasırcıoğlu Sibel , Aslım Hatice Pelin
Published: March 2022

Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a pathogen causing hemorrhagic enteritis in puppies and mainly transmitting via feco-oral route. In this study, stool samples were collected from a total of 35 animals suspected of CPV. The samples were examined by Conventional PCR, Nested PCR and Differential PCR tests. 20 out of 35 dogs (57.1%) were detected positive by conventional PCR, 31 (88.6%) by nested PCR and 30 (85.7%) by differential PCR. CPV 2a was stated as the most common antigenic type, male animals and 0–3-month-olds had a high rate of becoming sick and vaccinated animals might also catch the disease, rarely. Accordingly, it is recommended to focus on studies providing molecular epidemiology surveillance in order to detect the existing subtypes and develop reliable diagnosis and vaccination methods.
Decontamination Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles, Rosmarinic Acid and Anatolian Propolis on Foodborne Bacteria
Authors: Kevenk Tahsin Onur , Aras Zeki
Published: March 2022

Zinc oxide (ZnO) has been used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, paint, textile, and food industries to coat surfaces and absorb UV rays. As a result of its antimicrobial properties in nanoscale, it may be a promising chemical for decontamination. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are generally considered safe (GRAS) for their stability under challenging processing conditions. Our study investigated the antimicrobial activities of rosmarinic acid and propolis, prepared at different concentrations together with ZnO-NPs. For this purpose, six leading foodborne pathogens and a starter culture were chosen. The invitro decontamination effects of ZnO-NPs, rosmarinic acid, and propolis combinations on selected bacteria in the first 24 hours were demonstrated by bacterial counts at regular intervals. According to our results, propolis and ZnO-NPs showed remarkable results together. In addition, rosmarinic acid’s lower concentrations were also found to induce the decontamination effect of ZnO-NPs. Although the antimicrobial effect of ZnO-NPs, when used alone, was less than when used in combination, it was still found to be sufficient.
Phytochemical Profile and Antioxidant Activities of Aqueous Extract of Moringa oleifera (Lam) Collected from DR Congo and Kenya
Authors: Mutwedu Valence Bwana , Nyongesa Albert Wafula , Kitaa Jafred Mulama , Oduma Jemima Achieng , Mbaria James Mucunu
Published: March 2022

Moringa oleifera Lam. is one of the most used plants in traditional medicine because of its high antioxidant properties. The antioxidant value, nonetheless, depends on locality where the plant is grown as well as specific parts on the plant. In this study, a phytochemical and antioxidant activity comparison of M. oleifera leaves, seeds and barks were carried out. Fresh leaves, seeds and barks were collected from 2 to 3 years old M. oleifera trees of Bukavu city of South Kivu province in DRC and Masii village of Machackos County in Kenya. A total of 300g of each dried sample powder was mixed with 700 mL of distilled water. Qualitative and quantitative assessment of alkaloids, saponins, phenols, flavonoids, glycosides, terpenoids and tannins were performed following standard methods while the antioxidant activity was assessed using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay. Results indicate that only alkaloids were absent in leaves from Kenya and DRC while phenols, flavonoids and tannins were absent in barks. Glycoside in seeds from DRC had the highest concentration (6.17%) followed by alkaloids in seeds from Kenya (5.56%). There was low concentration of terpenoids and flavonoids in all samples compared to other compounds. The highest extract yield was found in leaves from DR Congo (22.5%) and seeds from Kenya (20%). At the highest concentration (10 µg/mL), leaves from Kenya (88.29±1.12 µg/mL) and DRC (80.17±3.59 µg/mL) had the highest percentage inhibition of reactive oxygen-free radicals but lower than the reference standard (92.63±2.76 µg/mL). Leaves from Kenya (23.59 μg/mL) and DRC (28.67 μg/mL) had the highest IC50 compared to mean values of seeds and barks from the two countries. M. oleifera leaves, especially from Kenya, are recommended as a satisfactory antioxidant but can be substituted with seeds and/or barks in order to alleviate the use of leaves which are overused these days.
The Length-Weight Characteristics of Five Elasmobranch Species (Pisces: Chondrichthyes) from Izmir Bay (Aegean Sea Coast of Turkey): Spring 2018
Authors: Taylan Burcu , Bayhan Bahar , Sağlam Cemil , Özcan Babaoğlu Ali , Kara Ali
Published: March 2022

In this study, a total of 364 samples were collected and 349 of them belonged to, 349 specimens of Dasyatis pastinaca, 6 of Gymnura altavela, 5 of Torpedo marmorato, 2 of Aetomylaeus bovinus and Mustelus mustelus, were obtained by-catch in trammel nets off the Izmir Bay (Aegean sea coast of Turkey) during period of spring in 2018. Males of D. pastinaca ranged from 28–62 cm and females from 31.5-94 cm total length. The analysis of the angular coefficient (b) demonstrated that growth (in weight) in relation to length was isometric in males and females of D. pastinaca. Morphologic measurements of a total of 60 individuals to represent all individuals of the population, t test in independent groups to determine differences in males and females and all other morphometric measurements were statistically tested by multiple regression analysis (stepwise method). Therefore, difference between mean values obtained according to sexes was not found different. However, A linear correlation between weight- pelvic length for females and weight- preanal length for males according to multiple regression analysis in male and female individuals. Isometric and positive allometric growths were calculated for species of Torpedo marmorata and Gymnura altavela, respectively.
Akademik Girişimcilik Motivasyonları ve Faaliyetleri Üzerine Nitel Bir Araştırma
Authors: YÜCEL Engin , SEZGİN Oytun
Published: March 2022

Ekonomik, teknolojik ve sosyal değişimin ana itici güçlerinden biri olarak görülen akademik girişimcilik, ulusal ve bölgesel kalkınma düzeyinde ortaya konan kamusal hedeflere ulaşmanın önemli bir unsuru olarak görülmektedir. Üniversiteler ile sanayi arasındaki etkileşimin artması, akademik bilginin ticarileştirilebilmesine bir başka ifadeyle akademik girişimciliğin gelişimine olanak tanımıştır. Bu bağlamda araştırmanın amacı, akademik girişimcilik olgusunun uygulamada nasıl gerçekleştiğinin emik bir yaklaşımla incelenmesidir. Nitel olarak tasarlanan çalışma kapsamında 10 akademik girişimci ile derinlemesine görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiş ve elde edilen veriler doğrultusunda söylem analizi yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre akademik girişimcilerin çoğunlukla bilimsel bilginin ürüne dönüştürülmesi adına motivasyonları olduğu görülmektedir. Gerçekleştirilen faaliyetlerin ise genellikle bilim projeleri ve danışmanlık üzerine yoğunlaşmaktadır. Akademik girişimcilerin karşılaştığı sorunlar içinde en öne çıkan temalar ise bürokratik engeller ve yönetsel/organizasyonel sorunlardır. Söz konusu çalışmanın, Türkiye’deki akademik girişimciliğe yönelik betimleyici bir çalışma olması açısından ulusal literatürdeki boşluğun doldurulmasına katkı sağlayacağı öngörülmektedir. Elde edilen sonuçların, gelecek dönemde akademik girişimciliğin geliştirilmesine yönelik adımlar atılırken politika yapıcılara yön göstermesi umulmaktadır.
The Volatility Transmission Between Cryptocurrency And Global Stock Market Indices: Case Of Covid-19 Period
Authors: ATICI USTALAR Sinem , AYAR Enes , ŞANLISOY Selim
Published: March 2022

The uncertainty originated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the unpredictability of both real and financial market indicators have increased the volatility of global financial markets. As a result of globalization, the determination of risk and information transfer between financial markets has gained importance during the pandemic process. In this context, the spread of volatility between the cryptocurrency market and the global stock markets was analyzed by considering the pandemic process. Bitcoin, which represents 42% of the total market cap, was used to represent the cryptocurrency market in the analysis. S&P500, FTSE100, SSEC and NIKKEI indices, which are among the world's leading indices in terms of market cap, were used to represent the global stock market. Constant Conditional Correlation Multivariate GARCH model was used for the analysis of volatility transmission. Daily closing prices covering the date range from 1st December 2019 to 1st July 202 were used for the analyses. The model results were positive and significant for all predicted conditional correlation parameters. In this context, there is volatility transmission and information transfer between BTC and stock returns. The model findings are expected to be a supporting element for financial market participants to make the right decision in the optimal portfolio allocation process.
Çevresel Kuznets Eğrisi’nin BRICS-T Ülkelerinde Geçerliliği ve Finansal Gelişmişlik ve Dışa Açıklığın Çevre Kirliliği Üzerindeki Etkisi
Authors: KOCA Aylin , SEVİNÇ Deniz
Published: March 2022

Çevresel Kuznets Eğrisi (ÇKE), ekonomik büyümenin çevresel kirliliği arttırdığını, ancak refah düzeyi arttıkça çevreyi korumaya yönelik bilincin de oluşmasından dolayı kirliliğin bir noktadan sonra düşüşe geçtiğini söylemektedir. Bu çalışma, ÇKE’nin BRICS-T ülkelerinde geçerli olup olmadığını araştırma amacıyla yapılmıştır. 1991-2017 dönemine ait yıllık veriler statik panel veri yöntemleriyle analiz edilmiş, Rassal Etkiler Modeli’nin geçerliliği tespit edilmiştir. Analiz bulguları BRICS-T ülkelerinde çevresel kirlenme ile kişi başına gelir arasında ters U-şeklinde bir ilişki olduğunu ve ÇKE’nin geçerliliğini doğrulamıştır. Ayrıca çalışmada finansal gelişmişliğin çevresel kirlenmeyi azaltıcı, ekonominin dışa açıklığının, ihracat ve ithalatın ise çevresel kirlenmeyi artırıcı bir etkiye sahip olduğu görülmüştür.
Phillips Curve Analysis in D8 Countries
Authors: YAYAR Rüştü , TEKGÜN Berrak
Published: March 2022

Today, unemployment is an important problem for almost all countries and is one of the major problems affecting countries economically. The purpose of this study is put forward the relationship between unemployment and inflation in D8 (Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Egypt, Nigeria) countries within the framework of the Phillips Curve Theory. For this purpose, unemployment and inflation data of the study covers the period between 1996 and 2020. In this study, dynamic panel data regression analysis was used. As a result of the study, statistically significant and negative results were determined in the lagged values of the dependent variable and the lagged values of the unemployment rate. Thus, the existence of a negative relationship between inflation and unemployment has been revealed and Phillips curve hypothesis confirm the statistically significant results.
MOORA Yöntemiyle Küçük, Orta Ve Büyük Ölçekli Şirketlerin Finansal Analizi
Authors: ALTIN Hakan
Published: March 2022

Çalışmanın amacı çeşitli sektörlerde faaliyet gösteren küçük, orta ve büyük ölçekli şirketlerin finansal performanslarının MOORA yöntemiyle analizidir. MOORA yöntemi şirketin finansal performansının belirlenmesi konusunda etkinlik özelliğine sahip güvenilir bilgiler sağlar. MOORA yöntemine göre, en iyi performans gösteren ilk üç sıralamasında büyük ölçekli ve orta ölçekli şirketler yer almaktadır. Bu durum, büyük ve orta ölçekli şirketlerin küçük şirketlere göre daha etkin çalıştığını gösteren bir işarettir. Büyük ve orta ölçekli şirketler küçük ölçekli şirketlere göre gerçek piyasa değerlerine daha fazla yaklaşmaktadırlar. Bu durum, yatırımcıların şirket hakkında daha fazla bilgiye sahip olduğunu gösterir.
Abstract
The aim of the study is to analyze the financial performances of small, medium and large companies operating in various sectors using the MOORA method. Financial analysis provides important information about the company's liquidity, long-term solvency and determination of its healthy financial structure. In this framework, financial analysis is the evaluation of the data produced by the accounting information system. As a result of the evaluation, the decision-making process starts by the company and its stakeholders. The objectivity and correctness of the decision positively affect the performance of the company. The MOORA method is recommended for analyzing the financial performance of companies. According to the results, it is seen that large and medium sized companies have better performance. When this situation is associated with the efficient market hypothesis, it shows that large and medium-sized companies operate more effectively than small companies.
Covid - 19 Sürecinde Yaygınlaşan Uzaktan Eğitimin Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Yenilikçi Davranış Eğilimleri İle İlişkisinde Örgütsel Adalet Algısının Aracılık Rolü: Bir Araştırma
Authors: ÖRÜCÜ Edip , KURT Pınar , HASIRCI Itır
Published: March 2022

Bu araştırmanın amacı Covid-19 sürecinde üniversite öğrencilerinin uzaktan eğitim ile yenilikçi davranış ilişkisinde örgütsel adaletin aracılık etkisinin tespit edilmesidir. Araştırmanın evrenini, Bandırma Onyedi Eylül Üniversitesinde öğrenim gören 15.721 öğrenci, örneklemini ise 393 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama yöntemi olarak anket uygulaması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Anketlerden elde edilen verilerle frekans analizi, güvenilirlik analizi, normallik testi, keşfedici faktör analizi, korelasyon analizi ve hiyerarşik regresyon analizi yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonucunda Covid-19 pandemi sürecinde üniversite öğrencilerinin uzaktan eğitime bakış açıları ile yenilikçi davranış eğilimleri arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu ve bu ilişkide örgütsel adaletin tam aracılık etkisinin bulunduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Araştırmanın konusu ile ilgili literatürde herhangi bir çalışmaya rastlanılmadığından bu çalışmanın alan yazına katkıda bulunması beklenmektedir.
Antimicrobial capacity of propolis in pulp therapy
Authors:   Universidad de la Sierra Sur, Instituto de Investigación Sobre la Salud Pública, Licenciatura de Odontología, Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, Oaxaca, México, Orellana-Centeno José
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Pulpotomy therapy is a treatment commonly carried out in pediatric patients to counteract the infection present, frequently chemical agents are used as antimicrobials being somewhat contradictory in terms of their effects. Objective: To evaluate the antimicrobial action of 10% ethanolic extract of propolis in pulp therapy of primary dental organs. Materials and Methods: In this study, 10% ethanolic extracto of propolis (EEP) of natural origin was used for the treatment of pulpotomies.Its antimicrobial action was evaluated by collecting microbiological simples before the placement of EEP sample (S1) and after its placement sample (S2). The degree of microbial development was evaluated in McFarland Units and by CFU count at two initial times and24 hrs. Results: Propolis showed antimicrobial capacity since the results show an average decrease in bacterial growth amog the 20 samples, being from 8.30 to 8.10 in S1 and S2 as well as from 9,18 to 8.96 in S1a ande S2a. The results show an antimicrobial effect, obtaining differences between S1 and S2, results that favor the antimicrobial capacity of propolis. Conclusions: The use of plant extracts or natural derivatives such as propolis for the treatment of pulp therapy such as propolis for the treatment of pulp therapy such as pulpotomies in primary teeth is promising as an alternative to formocresol.
Determination of bone maturation according to the cervical vertebrae morphology, sex, and facial biotype of children and adolescents from Córdoba, Argentina
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Facultad de Odontología, Damiani Patricia , Rugani Marta , Rubial María C , Rugani Nelson , Pavani Jorge , Albornoz Cristina , Goldenberg Rosa M , Melano Marianela , Aramaya Marta , Calvimonte César
Published: March 2022

During the process of growth and development, a series of events occur with more or less regularity and similarity in all children from birth through adulthood. Carpal X-ray showed a large number of secondary ossification centers, considered“Indicators of maturity”, located in the hand, wrist, and distal epiphyses of the ulna and radius. Currently, morphological changes in the cervical vertebrae are considered indicators of bone maturation. Objective: in order to minimize radiation in children and adolescents when determining the degree of bone maturation, carpalradiography was replaced by lateral tele radiography of the skull, which is normally used, also checking the age of maturation in our population. When deciding the treatment plan, this study allowed us to determine the method to use for the resolution ofthe clinical case: orthopedics, orthodontics, or both at the same time. Materials and methods: a cross-sectional study without patient follow-up. Latera X-rays of the skull, orthopantomography and carpus were analyzed from 318 children and adolescents of both sexes aged 10 to16 years of age with permanent teeth in both dental arches, with/without the presence of the 2ndmolar. The facial biotype was determined by the Björk-Jarabakcephalogram. Results: there were no significant variations between the mean ages in the different facial biotypes, where lower mean values were observed in males with a dolichofacial biotype and meso biotype with a tendency to brachyfacial. In girls, it was observed that most of them were significantly related (p<0-05) with the exception of mesofacial biotype between chronological ages with vertebral bone ages and vertebral bone ages with carpal and dental bones. While in males, there was an exception in the dolichofacial biotype in all variables, being only significant among the variables: chronological ages with carpal bones and vertebral ages with carpal bones. Therefore, we can conclude that there is a high correlation between vertebral, carpal, and dental bone ages in both sexes and facial biotypes, except in girls with mesofacial biotype
Efficacy in reducing oral viral load (SARS-CoV-2) of three types of mouthwashes.Literature review
Authors:   Odontología, Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Ecuador, Fajardo-Sotamba Henry G , Vásquez-Palacios Ana C
Published: March 2022

In Wuhan-China, an outbreak of pneumonia of idiopathic origin was identified in December 2019; the causative agent was isolated in January 2020; a new variant of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) was declared by the World Health Organization (OMS) as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Due to the ways of transmission this virus has shown a high ease of contagion, spreading rapidly, it is known that approximately 148 million infected and 3.012 million died from SARS-CoV-2, affecting more than 190 countries in 5 continents. It is important for health personnel due to the working conditions to which they are exposed, being this in order to the optimal conditions for the acquisition of this pathology. Objective: To compare the efficacy and efficiency of the use of mouthwashes: hydrogen peroxide, povidone iodine and chlorhexidine against SARS-CoV-2 viral load. Materials and methods: A search were carried out in the databases of PubMed, SAGE JOURNAL, ACP, Medigraphic, PMC, which were selected according to the inclusion criteria, obtaining 30 studies Results: Chlorhexidine (CHX) at concentrations of 0. 12% and 2% did not show a statistically significant index capable of inactivating SARS-CoV-2 viral load, Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) showed minimal inactivation to SARS-CoV-2 virus at concentrations of 0. 5%, 1.25% or 1.5%, Povidone iodine (PVP-I) is able to inactivate SARS-CoV-2, at concentrations of 0.5%, 1.25% and 1.5%, in contact periods of 60 seconds, which reduces the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Conclusion: It can be evidenced that the different mouthwashes with bactericidal or bacteriostatic effects are an important reference with the aim of protecting the professional as well asthe community. The rinse that showed the greatest effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 virus was iodopovidone with the ability to inactivate the virus and thus prevent its spread.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Sikap dan Keputusan Wakif dalam Berwakaf Produktif di Indonesia (Studi Kasus di Dompet Dhuafa)
Authors: Rohmat Fadlil Nur , Effendi Jaenal , Sutarto Endriatmo
Published: March 2022

This study aims to analyze internal factors (religiosity, knowledge, education, income) and external factors (regulations, sharia compliance, institutional credibility, institutional accountability) that influence wakif attitudes and decisions in productive waqf in Indonesia, a case study in Dompet Dhuafa Republika. In addition, it also aims to describe the characteristics of Wakif respondents. The method used to process the data is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)-PLS version 3.0. Data was obtained by distributing online questionnaires to Wakif Dompet Dhuafa Republika. The results showed that the character of the respondents in this study was dominated by male respondents, with an age range of 20-50 years, had an undergraduate education background (S1/S2/S3), dominated by private employees, and the average income was in the range of Rp. 3 million to Rp. 6 million. This study also shows that income has a positive and significant effect on the attitude of waqf for waqf and the credibility of the institution also has a positive and significant effect on the decision of waqf for productive waqf. Thus it can be concluded that the increase in the collection of productive waqf funds is significantly influenced by the income and credibility of the institution.
DETERMINATION OF THE ION BEAM VELOCITY OF AN ACCELERATOR TWO-GAP ION THRUSTER
Authors:   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Fedyanin V. V. , Vavilov I. S. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Yachmenev P. S. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Zharikov K. I. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Lukyanchik A. I. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Stepen' P. V. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia
Published: March 2022

Работа посвящена измерению скорости ионного пучка ускорительного двухзазорного микродвигателя. Дано теоретическое представление, описывающее физические процессы захвата заряженных частиц с помощью цилиндрического чувствительного элемента. Разработана принципиальная схема и печатная плата детектирования ускоренного ионного пучка. Определено выражение для расчета сигнального тока чувствительного элемента. Сформулировано условие захвата заряженных частиц с помощью критической подвижности зарядов. На основании теоретических рассуждений создана установка для измерения времени полета ионного пучка. По результатам измерений рассчитаны величины скорости и построены диаграммы.
DETERMINATION OF THE PARAMETERS OF THE MICROWAVE ION THRUSTER BY THE CALORIMETRIC METHOD
Authors:   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Vavilov I. S. , Fedyanin V. V. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Yachmenev P. S. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Zharikov K. I. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Lukyanchik A. I. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Stepen' P. V. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia
Published: March 2022

В работе представлены результаты экспериментальных исследований по определению динамической составляющей силы реактивной струи СВЧ ионного двигателя. Определение динамической составляющей осуществлялось адиабатическим калориметром на основе датчика плотности теплового потока. Проведенные экспериментальные исследования показали, что при расходе рабочего тела (азот) от 0.01 до 0.08 мг/с тяга микродвигателя составила от 1.45 до 13 Н. Калориметрической метод дает завышенные значения тяги предположительно из-за омического нагрева в тлеющем разряде постоянного тока.
INVESTIGATION OF THE OPERATION OF A MICROWAVE AUTOGENERATOR WITH EMITTERS OF VARIOUS DESIGNS
Authors:   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Vavilov I. S. , Yachmenev P. C. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Fedyanin V. V. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Stepen' P. V. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Lukyanchik A. I. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, Zharikov K. I. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia
Published: March 2022

В данной работе представлены результаты экспериментальных исследований 15 конструктивных исполнений СВЧ антенн ёмкостного и индукционного типов. В рамках работ по разработке ускорительного ионного двигателя были исследованы 32 конструкции излучателей. Исследования проводились с целью выбора оптимальной конструкции плазмогенерирующей СВЧ антенны для установкив разрядную камеру прототипа ионного двигателя. Были получены вольт-амперные характеристики (ВАХ) СВЧ автогенератора при работе с каждым конструктивным исполнением излучателя в условиях вакуумной камеры. ВАХ получены при наличии и отсутствии высокочастотного разряда.
DEVELOPMENT OF A SET OF PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING REMOTE ACCESS TO A CORPORATE COMPUTER NETWORK BY MEANS OF THE SSH PROTOCOL (USING THE EXAMPLE OF THE CISCO IOS OPERATING SYSTEM)
Authors:   Tyumen State University Tyumen, Russia, Shabalin A. M. , Kaliberda E. A. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia
Published: March 2022

В статье предлагаются пути решения проблемы безопасного удаленного доступа к телекоммуникационному оборудованию. Целью исследования является разработка комплекса мер по обеспечению безопасного взаимодействия при удаленной работе с оборудованием Cisco средствами протокола SSH. Данный комплекс мер представляет собой полный перечень мероприятий по обеспечению безопасности удаленного подключения к корпоративной компьютерной сети с использованием современных методов криптографии и технологий сетевого администрирования. Он апробирован на программном эмуляторе GNS3 и телекоммуникационном оборудовании Cisco и позволяет обеспечить высокий уровень конфиденциальности и целостности удаленного подключения к корпоративной компьютерной сети. Кроме того, в ходе исследования выявляются уязвимости операционной системы IOS при работе службы SSH, определяются методики их устранения.
An Uncommon Presentation Of Erosive Pustular Dermatosis: A Large, Crusted Plaque On The Scalp
Authors: MacKenzie James , Sagher Miriam , Sagher Ethan , Friedman Ben , Veenstra Jesse
Published: March 2022

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Calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate cream demonstrates superior efficacy in moderate plaque psoriasis compared to topical suspension: a subgroup analysis of a phase 3 trial
Authors: Stein Gold Linda , Selmer John , Præstegaard Morten , Armstrong April
Published: March 2022

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Tazarotene 0.045% Lotion for Females With Acne: Analysis of Two Different Adult Age Groups
Authors: Sadick Neil , Cook-Bolden Fran , Beer Kenneth , Draelos Zoe , Kircik Leon , Tanghetti Emil , Guenin Eric
Published: March 2022

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Guselkumab (GUS) in Psoriasis Patients With a History of Malignancy: 5-Year Safety From VOYAGE (VOY)1&2
Authors: Blauvelt Andrew , Thaci Diamant , Papp Kim , Ho Vincent , Ghoreschi Kamran , Kim Byung Soo , Miller Megan , Shen Yaung-Kaung , You Yin , Yu Jenny , Yang Ya-Wen , Crowley Jeffrey , Foley Peter
Published: March 2022

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Therapeutic Recommendations for the Treatment of Toenail Onychomycosis in the US
Authors: Lipner Shari , Joseph Warren , Vlahovic Tracey , Scher Richard , Rich Phoebe , Ghannoum Mahmoud , Daniel Ralph , Elewski Boni
Published: March 2022

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Sellar xanthogranuloma: A diagnostic challenge
Authors: Alharbi Ahoud , Alkhaibary Ali , Alaglan Abeer , Khairy Sami , Alkhunaizi Zahra , AlSufiani Fahd , Alassiri Ali H. , Alkhani Ahmed
Published: March 2022

Background:

Sellar xanthogranulomas are rare intracranial lesions comprising <1% of all sellar lesions. They were described as a separate entity by the World Health Organization in 2000. Because of the paucity of sellar xanthogranuloma cases reported in the literature, they remain a diagnostic challenge with indefinite origin, clinical course, and outcome. The present study reports a case of sellar xanthogranuloma describing the clinical presentation, radiological/pathological characteristics, and outcome.

Case Description:

A 43-year-old female, known to have diabetes, hypothyroidism, and polycystic ovarian syndrome, presented with a 2-week history of sudden right-sided facial deviation, periorbital pain, and moderate-intensity headache. The patient also reported amenorrhea not improving with polycystic ovarian syndrome treatment. Neurologic examination showed bilateral visual field defects and impaired visual acuity. Computed tomography scan, without contrast, revealed a hypodense sellar lesion with areas of hyperdensity. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a well-defined sellar lesion, exhibiting high signals on T1-weighted and T2-weighted images. The patient underwent microscopic trans-nasal trans-sphenoidal excision of the lesion. Histological sections of the sellar lesion revealed fibrous connective tissue with chronic inflammatory cells and cholesterol clefts, suggestive of xanthogranuloma. The patient is currently followed up at neurosurgery, endocrinology, and ophthalmology clinics with periodic laboratory/radiological investigations.

Conclusion:

Sellar xanthogranulomas remain rare intracranial lesions with few cases reported in the literature. Patients mostly present with severe hypopituitarism and visual dysfunction. They show no characteristic radiological features. The diagnosis is confirmed histopathologically, and the prognosis is generally favorable.
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Authors:   University Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia, A Vesna , D Drage ,   University Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia, Z Sofija ,   University Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia, S Eva ,   University Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia, I Boro ,   Institute of Pathology, Medical Faculty Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia
Published: March 2022

Primary vaginal cancer is rare, constituting only 1%-2% of all female genital tract malignancies and only 10% of all vaginal malignant neoplasms. If vaginal malignancy is found in younger women, it is etiologically linked to the persistence of high-risk HPV infections. We report a case of 39-year-old woman presenting with a large cystic inflamed tumor on the left vaginal wall, which open in the lateral vaginal fornix. The biopsy showed the presence of large leukemic papillary carcinoma of the vagina. Unusually, the vaginal mucosa that covered the tumor was intact. According to the localization this structure, clinical presentation and ultrasound picture, this vaginal tumor mimick cystic tumor of Wolff duct or cyst of Gartner
Seven Key Genes Correlated with Immune Infiltration Reveal Prognostic Significance of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors:   Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Shanghai Institute of Liver Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China, M Tian , L Dong ,   Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Shanghai Institute of Liver Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Published: March 2022

Background: The poor prognosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is mainly due to late diagnosis, rapid progression and high recurrence rate. Reliable biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of HCC are urgently needed. Methods: We selected four public datasets from the GEO database to identify Differentially Expressed Genes (DEGs) and Differentially Expressed miRNAs (DE miRNAs). GO functional annotation, KEGG pathway enrichment analysis, and a Protein-Protein Interaction (PPI) network were constructed to explore the functions and importance of DEGs. To determine the target genes of 33 DE miRNAs screened from GSE10694, the miRNet WebServer was utilized. The key genes were screened out by mRNA-microRNA interaction analysis. Then, those highly expressed genes were verified in parallel databases (ONCOMINE, GEPIA and HPA databases). Further prognostic analysis by Kaplan Meier and diagnostic analysis based on TCGA were conducted. Furthermore, we investigated the association between key genes and immune infiltration in HCC tissues using the TIMER database. Results: We identified seven key genes, including CCNA2, DLGAP5, MAD2L1, MELK, NCAPG, PRC1, and RRM2 based on public databases. The overexpression of these key genes has been demonstrated in HCC tissues and is associated with advanced disease and poor prognosis of patients with HCC. Furthermore, we found these key genes affect various of infiltrating immune cells and be positively correlated with the expression of gene markers of immune escape in HCC. Conclusion: These seven key genes might be used as biomarkers for the diagnosis, prognosis, and prediction response to immunotherapy for patients with HCC, as well as the therapeutic targets of HCC
Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Alzheimer’s Disease and Possible Therapeutic Targets to Prevent Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors:   HOD and Sr. Consultant Neurology, Amri Hospital, Mukundpur, Kolkata, India, SK Dash
Published: March 2022

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most frequent cause of dementia in aged population. Till now, there is no effective treatment for AD. Now various studies have kinked AD to mitochondrial dysfunction, due to accumulation of Aβaggregates, neurofibrillary tangles, cholinergic transmission, oxidative stress and neuroinflammation causing neurodegeneration and cognitive decline seen in AD. Here in this article, how the mitochondrial dysfunction/dynamics are involved in the pathogenesis of cognitive decline seen in cases of AD and various therapeutics targeted against mitochondrial dysfunctions are described, thereby causing a ray of hope for preventing progression of AD.
Progress with Legalising Physician Assisted Dying in England
Authors:   28 Tree Lane, Oxford. OX4 4EY, Oxford, UK, T English
Published: March 2022

I became interested in helping with this in 2001. This occurred as a result of my friendship with Lord Joffe, who had introduced 2 Bills in the House of Lords, neither of which succeeded. I was particularly attracted by the concept of having the option of control over when and how I would die if I were suffering uncontrollably at the end of a terminal illness. At that time the majority of the medical profession was against this, so I joined Dignity in Dying and was given the task of trying to help doctors reach a more positive view about the benefits associated with physician assisted dying. To this end we formed a subcommittee, “Healthcare Professionals for Assisted Dying”. We organized lectures and debates around the regions and brought our message, when given the chance, to the Annual Representatives Meeting of the British Medical Association. Progress has been slow but rewarding and at the last ARM a vote for neutrality rather than opposition was passed. This has also been adopted by several of the main Royal Colleges of medicine.
Addison’s Disease: A Case Report in Primary Care
Authors:   Ministry of Health Holdings, Singapore, CSW Tham , SZ Sim ,   Clinical Research Unit, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Singapore
Published: March 2022

Addison’s disease is a rare endocrine condition. This is a case report of a patient with Addison’s disease, who presented at a Singaporean primary care clinic with non-specific complaints of fatigue, reduced effort tolerance, hyperpigmentation of skin and features of depression. This case emphasizes the need for a broad approach to the undifferentiated symptoms in the primary care setting. It highlights clinical pearls relevant to any consult-a thorough consideration of the patient’s presenting complaint coupled with a perceptive physical examination, alongside considerations of using mobile technology and evidence based information to augment our daily practice.
A Critical Appraisal of Malnutrition in Ayurveda
Authors:   Department of Kaumarbhritya, Dr. S.R Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, AK Yadav , HK Singhal ,   Department of Kaumarbhritya, Dr. S.R Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, PP Vyas ,   Department of Kaumarbhritya, Dr. S.R Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Published: March 2022

Ayurveda the science of life, focus on various modalities of health and wellness through proper diet, digestion and nutrition. Acharya Kashyap says Ahara is Mahabhaisajya. If the Ahara is proper and full of nutrition then it brings arogya (health) and if it is improper and lack of nutrients then it causes disease in healthy individual. That’s a good diet is always required that not only maintain all three doshas in equilibrium but also provide complete nourishment to whole body and brain for different activities. Food is made up of essential, natural complex chemical substances called nutrients. There are six major classes of nutrients viz carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins and water. These nutrients are classified into macro and micronutrients. The Macronutrients are the building blocks of the body. The micronutrients are crucial for their role in metabolic pathways and in enhancing immunity. Balanced diet provides all nutrients in required amounts and proper proportion. According to Acharya Kashyap, proper ahara helps to improve kanti, bala, smriti, medha, satwasthiti (stability) and angavriddhi. Abnormal nutrition causes over nutrition or under nutrition both. Malnutrition i.e. impaired nutrition leads to growth retardation, low resistance to infections and many other health problems. Malnutrition leads to a variety of disorders like Karshya, Sthaulya, Phakka, Balashosha, Parigarbhika etc. The Ayurvedic explanation of Ahara according to Gunas, Satmya, Dosha, Kala etc. seems to be more logical & scientific as compared to the modern aspect. All factor described in Ahara Vidhi Vidhana has a functional logic and is responsible for maintaining health. In this manuscript author, make an effort to explore various aspects in reference of malnutrition mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic literature.