bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A potência da narração na educação geográfica: uma reflexão epistemológica
Authors: Alves Soares da Silva Marcia , Devides Oliveira Ricardo , De Assis Gonçalves Junior Francisco
Published: November 2022

A busca por uma educação geográfica que ofereça plurais e diversificados aprendizados transita por uma conexão mais profunda e sensível do sujeito com o mundo e, neste sentido, a narração adquire uma potência reveladora dessas possibilidades na medida em que permite (re)mobilizar o lado artístico da Geografia. Partindo do pressuposto que o diálogo entre Ciência e a Arte esteve, por muito tempo, adormecido no interior das reflexões epistemológicas da Geografia - fato relacionado ao domínio da hiperespecialização científica, organizado pelo método pragmático-positivista - os modos de fazer e pensar Geografia também foram, em alguns momentos, reduzidos e limitados, por exemplo, às operações estritamente descritivas; e, ainda hoje, a despeito dos avanços nas áreas correlatas, sofre com o reducionismo das possibilidades de leituras de mundo. Assim, o presente artigo, de cunho teórico e conceitual, reforçado pela pesquisa exploratória e revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema, objetiva refletir a relação entre a narração e a Geografia, buscando ir além do seu uso como recurso metodológico, mas evidenciando a dimensão do sensível e o treinamento do olhar. Nesse diálogo entre ideias e pensadores, intentamos preencher uma lacuna e apontar para caminhos geográficos que contribuam para a ampliação do debate epistemológico que permeia a educação geográfica.
An Interpretation-Laden Scrutiny of Practitioners' Perspectives about Translation Challenges
Authors: Rad Neda Fatehi
Published: November 2022

Translators' attitudes toward interpreting texts were examined in this study. Additional goals included uncovering common difficulties in translation and recommending methods for overcoming these issues for those involved in the field. A cluster sampling method was used to select 60 translators from Kerman and the surrounding area based on gender and ethnicity. This study included a questionnaire and a structured interview as its primary tools. All of the participants received questionnaires and filled them out in accordance with the instructions. A random sample of twenty translators was then picked for a structured interview. SPSS was used to perform the final analysis on all of the data. A large majority of respondents felt that the difficulties of translating texts go beyond cultural differences to include linguistic ones as well. They also used dictionaries and Babylon translators' tactics to get over the difficulties of translating texts.
La viticultura en el siglo XVIII: un estudio léxico de Li Gran Tesori Nascosti Nelle Vigne (1765) y su traducción española de 1777
Authors: Sartor Elisa
Published: November 2022

El objetivo de este artículo consiste en valorar el tratado Li gran tesori nascosti nelle vigne (1765) de Pietro Paolo De Maria y su traducción al español (1777) en el contexto de la difusión de las innovaciones técnico-científicas en Europa en la época ilustrada, a partir de un cotejo puntual de los textos y un análisis léxico fundado en comprobaciones lexicográficas. Para ello, hemos consultado los principales recursos lexicográficos tanto de la lengua italiana como de la española, poniendo de relieve las técnicas adoptadas por el traductor, Joseph Lafarga, a la hora de franquear las dificultades planteadas por los dialectalismos y las referencias locales presentes en el texto fuente.
BIOSSEGURANÇA DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE LABORATÓRIOS CLÍNICOS NA PREVENÇÃO DA COVID-19
Authors: Marques Paulo Ricardo Conceição
Published: November 2022

Introdução: Em dezembro de 2019, teve início o surto causado pelo coronavírus da síndrome respiratória aguda grave 2 (SARS-CoV-2), agente etiológico da covid-19, afetando todos os países. No início do contágio, órgãos competentes em saúde enfatizaram os riscos para profissionais de laboratórios clínicos devido ao contato frequente com amostras contaminadas. Objetivo: Identificar quais medidas de biossegurança foram adotadas na prevenção da covid-19 entre os profissionais de laboratórios clínicos durante a pandemia. Método: Através da revisão narrativa de literatura, por meio da análise temática de artigos científicos, foi possível verificar quais medidas de biossegurança foram adotadas pelos profissionais de laboratórios clínicos durante a pandemia de covid-19. Além disso, identificamos os principais desafios para implantação destas medidas. Resultados: Na rotina laboratorial, foram adotadas medidas para o acondicionamento e transporte seguro de amostras de pacientes com suspeita clínica ou confirmação de covid-19; uso de cabine de biossegurança nível II ao realizar procedimentos que geram aerossóis; preferência por instrumentos e analisadores automatizados e desinfecção ou autoclavagem das amostras logo após as análises. Na conduta e gerenciamento dos profissionais destacaram-se: higienização das mãos; distanciamento social; monitoramento regular da saúde dos trabalhadores; isolamento dos casos suspeitos; utilização correta, paramentação, desparamentação e descontaminação dos EPIs; equipes menores de trabalho e redução dos dias consecutivos de trabalho. Conclusão: Práticas de biossegurança estão diretamente associadas às condições e recursos de cada localidade, sendo imprescindível uma avaliação ampla de cada laboratório, identificando os riscos potenciais, implementando procedimento operacional padrão e capacitando os trabalhadores para a prevenção da disseminação do SARS-CoV-2.
Molecular typing of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Multi-Locus Variable-Number Tandem Repeat Analysis
Authors: Ali Ansam Essa , Rasheed AL-Taai Hadi R. , Hummadi Esam H.
Published: November 2022

This research was carried out to investigate the molecular profiling of a number of multi-resistance drug of P. aeruginosa isolates by Multiple Locus Variable Number Tandem Repeat Analysis (MLVA) technique. 40(14.28%) isolates were P. aeruginosa obtained from 217(77.5%) positive growth samples according the conventional microbiological methods and confirmation by VITEK 2 compact system. The antibiotic resistance for Piperacillin/Tazobactam was 6(15%) and the resistance percentage forAmikacin, Aztreonam, Cefepime, Ciprofloxacin was 15(37.5%) and 13(32.5%) for Imipenem. The MIC value of ceftazidime ranged between (16-1024 µg/ml).The prevalence and epidemiology of P. aeruginosa was investigated by variable number tandem repeats (VNTRs) for two loci (MS-213 and MS-214). The results of the current study showed that the gene scan analysis revealed 3 different kinds of amplicons in 9 isolates for MS-213 site were 350pb in 4 isolate, 370pb in 3 isolate and 290pb in 2 isolate. MS-214 locus was found in 4 different types of amplicons 730pb (3 isolate), 640pb (1 isolate), 540pb (1 isolate) and 350pb (4 isolate), analysis of (MLVA) has emerged for subtyping bacterial pathogens as a valuable method and has been adopted in many countries for outbreak detection and Outbreak response.
The effect of fermentation of organic solid waste with C:N ratios with phosphate rock reinforcement on its biorecycling
Authors: Jweer Khamees Allawi , Abed Idham Ali , AL-Falahi M. N. A.
Published: November 2022

A solid waste of organic materials was collected from the residential neighborhoods of Ramadi during 2017. To convert these wastes into valuable organic fertilizers resources that reduces their negative impacts. The study included two mixtures of collected solid waste of organic materials. The first mixture, involved preparing sample has Carbone over nitrogen ration of 40:1 prepared from the collected organic materials. While the second mixture had C/N of 30:1 by supporting the mixture with urea. The prepared mixtures were inoculated as percentage of its weight w/w with 5%( (organic waste: soil) using agricultural soil taken from 60 cm depth and the fermentation was completed aerobically for 40 days. The second stage of fermentation included application of 0,10 and 20 % of phosphate rock to the products of the first stage of fermentation. The results show reducing the concentration of carbon and increasing the concentration of nitrogen in the components of the mixtures. Regarding the interaction treatment of 30:1(C/N) with 20% RP recorded the lowest carbon concentration and the highest amount of fulvic acid 342 and 13.3 g. kg-1 respectively, the same mixture with no phosphate application gave the highest rate of N and humic acid reached 29.9 and 24.2 g. kg-1, respectively. The interaction treatment of 30:1 with 20% gave the highest average density of phosphate-dissolving bacteria reached 6.25 Logcfu.g-1, while 40: 1 with 10% RP gave the highest number of BFN bacteria reached 6.75 Logcfu.g-1. However, 40: 1 with no phosphate application gave the highest rate of formation of phenolic acids reached 8.8 g.kg-1, while the highest average amount of dissolved phosphorous was 9.69 g. kg-1 obtained from the treatment of 30:1 treated with 20% RP.
In silico and in vitro study of phytochemicals isolated from the leaves of Iraqi Xanthium strumarium L. against pathogenic microorganisms
Authors: Abdulkhaleq Shahad Laith , Naser Noor H. , Abbas Ibrahim S.
Published: November 2022

Xanthium strumarium L. (Cocklebur), belonging to the Asteraceae family. Widely distributed in Iraq from the North to the South. The present study describes the pharmacognostic features of the plant. The phytochemical screening for the leaves of this plant to detect the secondary metabolites and isolation of active compounds present in the leaves of this plant, Investigating the antibacterial property of the isolated compounds using molecular docking with topoisomerase II enzyme. Furthermore, studying the in vitro antifungal activity of isolated compounds. Isolation and purification of four medicinally active compounds from hexane and ethyl acetate extract by column chromatography and PLC. From 100g of the leaves, powder of Xanthium strumarium was done for the first time in Iraq. These are Stigmasterol, Lupeol, Luteolin, and Apigeninm, confirmed by LC-MS, UV, IR, 1HNMR and 13CNMR. Molecular binding interaction using in silico study demonstrated that all compounds except lupeol have specificity towards the topoisomerase II binding site and are considered suitable antimicrobial compounds. The activity of compounds was better against gram-positive than gram-negative bacteria. Furthermore, having good activity as an antifungal.
Biological studies on the active compounds of Eriobotrya japonica L. by using the gas chromatography technique GC-MS
Authors: Shaheed Khansaa Abdul Alee , Alkhafaji Ban A. H. Al , Kariem Al-Sultany Aseel , Khalaf Maedah Ayyed
Published: November 2022

There are fifty - one of phytochemical compounds are identified in the methanol extract of seed peel of Eriobotrya japonica L. The identification process was based on its chemical structures, exact mass, and the calculated time from injection to detection which is called retention time. GC-MS assay of Eriobotrya japonica L. had been identified several of compounds such as : 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde ; 4-Fluorobenzyl alcohol; 5-Ethyl-1,4-dimethyl-2-pyrazoline; 4-Mercaptophenol; Methyl 10-methylundecanoate; Methyl dodecanoate; Ethyl 7-oxooctanoate; Succinic acid, ethyl 2-(2-methoxyethyl) heptyl ester; Succinic acid, ethyl octyl ester; Methyl 12-methyltridecanoate; 3-Methylmannoside; Butanoic acid; (2,2-dimethy1-5-[2-(2- trimethylsilylethoxy)propy][1,3]dioxolan-4-yl] methanol; Propanedioic acid; ethyl methyl ester; 3,4-o-isopropylidene-d-galactose; Glutaric acid; Hexadecanoic acid; n-hexadecanoic acid; Octadcanoic acid; 9-octadecenoic acid; Methyl stearate; Oleic acid; 1- pentadecanol acetate; Tetracosanoic acid; Undecanoic acid; sorbitol; z-(13,14-epoxy)tetradec-11-en-1-olacetate; Alpha, beta.- gluco-octonic acid lactone; Methyl 17-methyl-tetracosanoate; Tetradecanoic acid; Urs-12-en-24-oic acid; 3-oxo-methyl ester; Beta- amyrin; Urs-12-en-3-ol acetate,(3.beta); 12-oleanen-3-yl acetate; 5(1H)-Azulenone; 1-Hydroxypyrene; 7-oxabicycle[4.1.0] heptane; Tricosanoic acid; Phthalic acid; silane; i-propyl 11octadecenoate; i-propyl 9octadecenoate; cyclononasiloxane; Hexasiloxane tetradecamethyl; nonacosane; Tetracosane; Dodecanoic acid,1,2,3-propanetriyl ester; benzamide; Fumaric acid. The plant contains many biologically active agent that may be used as Antimicrobial factor , anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anticancer, insect control and many other uses.
First documentation of Nematodirus filicollis from sheep in Iraq
Authors: Essa Israa M. , Alemarah Ghazi Y. A.
Published: November 2022

The present study was conducted to determine the parasitic infection with intestinal nematode species Nematodiruis spp. of sheep slaughtered in different areas from the slaughterhouses of Basrah, Iraq. Three hundred sixty sheep were examined during 2019- 2020. The nematodes were isolated from small intestine and kept into alcohol / glycerin for further diagnosis. It is worth commending that the diagnosis of Nematodiruis species was confirmed through the nomenclatural acts and registered in the Iraqi Natural History Research Center when a deposit number for Nematodes (sheep) Nematodiruis filicollis (Rudolphi, 1805) F: Anoplocephalidae: (INHM. 2020 Nem. 1.2). When the samples of nematodes were deposited in the helminth collection at the Museum of the University of Baghdad, this repository is considered as a confirmative for diagnosis and morphological analysis. Mixed infection with other parasites were reported with Moniezia spp., and significant increases were reported with Cystericus tenuicollis that considered importantly associated with Nematodirus infestation among the examined sheep. For our knowledge, this study is the first Iraqi report associated with confirmation of adult Nematodirus filicollis parasite in sheep.
Effect of seaweed extract and Evisect 50 WP pesticide on the population density of Bemisia tabaci and some characteristics of eggplant growth
Authors: Ibade Khalid W. , Farhan Dhurgham D. , Abed Mohammed M. , Saleh Hamood Muhidi
Published: November 2022

The field experiment conducted at 2019 ingreenhouse of the college of agriculture, University of Anbar to study the effect of seaweed extracts and Evisect 50 WP pesticide on the population density of whitefly Bemisia tabaci and some characteristics of eggplant Solanum melongena L. growth. The population density nymphs and adults rate decreased at use the seaweed extracts after 60 days of transplanting compared with control treatments. This effect was reflected in increased of some vegetative characteristics as plant height, number of leaves per plant-1, dry shoot, and root weight. The same effect was recorded in chemical characters as chlorophyll (spad), Nitrogen (N%), Phosphorus (P%), and Potassium (K%) in the leaves. This experiment reached a reliable conclusion to the adoption of used natural materials as one of integrated pest management to reduce whitefly damage.
Effect of different heat treatments on fenugreek seed proteins (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)
Authors: Mohammed Lina Sameer
Published: November 2022

The current study aimed to identify the chemical content of fenugreek seeds as well as the amino acid groups of fenugreek seeds after treating them with three treatments: unheated fenugreek, roasted fenugreek at 60° C for 30 minutes and roasted fenugreek at 100° C for 30 minutes. The chemical composition results of fenugreek showed that it contained carbohydrates, protein, fats, humidity, and ash in different proportions among the three types of treatments. The analysis results of amino acids using an Amino acid analyzer showed the presence of fifteen amino acids in the proteins of fenugreek seeds, they are Aspartic acid, Glutamic acid, Asparagine, Histidine, Serine, Arginine, Methionine, Alanine, Valine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Lysine, Glycine with varying retention times and concentrations.
Study of the level of leptin and resistin and some biochemical tests for people using ketogenic diet in Kirkuk city
Authors: Ibrahim Zainab Moayyad , Zeidan Moafaq Mutlak
Published: November 2022

Recently, the keto diet has been relied upon to lose weight, but there are some advantages and disadvantages that could be diagnosed through the current study. The study included 50 individual (male and female) and 25 Control, collected Blood samples for determination of leptin and resistin and Lipid profile. The results showed that the serum level of leptin and resistin were significantly lower in Diet group (2.137 g/l, 4.34 g/l) respectively as compared to healthy control group (leptin; 3.52 g/l, resistin; 4.739g/l) respectively. Lipids profile levels was significantly higher in Ketogenic Diet group, were the results of each (cholestrol -TC, low density lipoprotein-LDL-c, triglycerides -TG) (298 g/dl, 169.9 g/dl, 292.3 g/dl) respectively as compared to healthy control group (159.4 g/dl, 85.4 g/dl, 191 g/dl), while the result of High density lipoprotein (HDL-c) showed lower significantly in Diet group (31.9 g/dl) compared with control group (52.4 g/dl). In conclusion, the results of this study showed following the ketogenic diet increases the level of cholesterol and triglycerides (TG) and causes a reduction in albumin, globulin and total protein levels. The results have also showed an increase in adipokin level and a decrease in leptin level. Whereas, no-significant changes were noticed in both resisten and interlukin-6 levels.
Monthly changes in gonads of nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fish in Euphrates river passage in Samawa city
Authors: Mohammed Maryam J. , M.Halbos Dhellal , Al Khafaji TahaYassen Farhan
Published: November 2022

The current study included a study of the changes of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus Tilapia fish in the Euphrates river in the section passing through the city of Samawah and showed that the females were superior to males of both sexes and the ratio of sex reached (4: 1) in April. The study included the study of sexual function, which reached a peak in March (4.87, 4.50) for females and males of Oreochromis niloticus in addition to the study of hepatic function, which reached the highest in March month (7.15, 5.17) for females and males. The study examined the physical status. The highest percentage was in March also (374.23, 318.61%) for females and males, respectively. The study also showed the relationship between length and weight and was a positive relationship, where height increases weight of this fish.
Macronuclear changes, autophagy and transcriptional activity during pseudoencystment in Pseudourostyla levis (Ciliophora : Hypotrichida)
Authors: Gupta Sadhna
Published: November 2022

Ciliates coexisting in a habitat evolve different strategies to survive during the period of unfavourable environmental conditions. In response to starvation, Pseudourostyla levis, underges a novel phenomenon of pseudoencystment, which physiologically resembles true encystment but is functionally unrelated to it. During pseudoencystment, cells become dormant and rounded but do not secrete a cyst wall. Pseudocysts revert back to active trophic state after 12 hours without reference to any change in the environment. During this transformation, changes in the cellular morphology are accompanied by nuclear changes, reduced transcriptional activity and increased autophagy. The process of pseudoencystment is a short-term survival strategy evolved by P. levis to overcome the periods of food depletion.
Role of nitric oxide synthase in mice to protect against Plasmodium berghei malaria
Authors: Kumar Sandeep
Published: November 2022

Malaria is the most prevalent parasitic infection that has affected human health over the millennium. Malaria is threatening the lives and affecting the development of over 2.2 billion people in over 100 countries. Presently due to absence of vaccine, chemotherapy is most suitable but due to wide spread drug resistance against commonly used anti-malarial there is an urgent need of new control strategies. For this role of NO in pathogenesis of malaria present study was carried out to measure the baseline or malaria induced NO, nitric oxide products and NOS activity in P. berghei. Since, in vitro cultivation of the blood stage of human parasite P. falciparum is associated with many problems, P. berghei, a murine rodent parasite was used as a practical model. In the present investigation nitric oxide, total nitrite and nitric oxide synthase activity was studied in normal and P. berghei infected tissues at different parasitaemia. P. berghei infected tissue except brain showed the decline in nitric oxide level at maximum parasitaemia. Along with this, in vivo study exhibited partial protection against P. berghei infection suggesting role of NOS in malaria control.
The shear bond strength difference of 8th generation bonding on nanocomposite resin and nanohybrid composite resin
Authors: Rachmadi Priyawan , Harijanto Endanus , Prameswari Shelsabilla
Published: November 2022

Composite resins are increasingly being used in dentistry, particularly as restorative materials. There are currently nanoscale composite resins, such as nanocomposite resins and nanohybrid composite resins. Composite resins with smaller particle sizes can produce more aesthetically pleasing fillings. The disadvantage of composite resin as a restorative material is that it cannot bond directly to the tooth structure, so bonding as an intermediate material is required. Nano-sized particles are used in eighth-generation bonding, which is expected to increase bond strength. A total of 24 maxillary premolars were selected and randomly divided into 4 groups. Six maxillary premolars were in each group. Group I was treated with the application of nanocomposite resin without a bonding material, group II was treated with the application of a nanohybrid composite resin without a bonding material, group III was treated with the application of nanocomposite resin with an eighthgeneration bonding material, and group IV were treated with the application of nanohybrid composite resin with an eighthgeneration bonding material. The mean shear bond strength was 0.16 MPa, 0.51 MPa, 2.30 MPa, and 3.00 MPa, respectively. In conclusion, the eighth-generation bonding material has a higher shear bond strength on nanohybrid composite resin than it does on nanocomposite resin
Histo-architecture of the male reproductive system of freshwater African catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) : An impact of Hexaconazole
Authors: Lanjewar Khomesh Hiwraj , Zade Suresh Bapurao , Bhaisare Lankesh Yashwant , Madhukar Nagwanshi Aashikkumar , Chaudhary Desh Deepak
Published: November 2022

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which are include industrial and agricultural chemicals with a wide range of toxicological properties. Among them conazole is one of the potential class of EDCs. Due to the various use of conazoles, it ultimately concentrates into the water bodies. So, aquatic ecosystem contaminates have wide range of agricultural effluents which ultimately affect the aquatic organism especially fishes. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the effects of Hexaconazole, on male gonad of African catfish Clarias gariepinus by using a histopathological study. To perform the experiment, fishes were divided into three groups: control group, low dose (5 mg/lit) and high dose (8 mg/lit) groups. Each group was exposed to respective doses of Hexaconazole for five days and in last sacrificed for the histopathological study. It was observed that, the fishes which were expose to low and high dose of Hexaconazole showed severe damage to the testes, which includes disorganization of spermatogenic cyst, degeneration of germ cells, hypertrophy of Sertoli cells, and degeneration of seminiferous tubules, vacuolization in seminiferous tubules, clumping of spermatogenic cells etc. Thus, it can be concluded that, exposure to Hexaconazole causes significant alterations in the histological structure of the testes which may impair the normal reproductive functions in male C. gariepinus and these alterations were directly related to the concentration of Hexaconazole.
Effect of blanching pre-treatment on texture and sensory characteristics of Pangasianodon hypophthalmus fillet for preparation of pickle
Authors: Patil K. , Chowdhury S. , Murmu P. , Nath S. , Ikbal A. , Bhattacharya A.
Published: November 2022

Blanching is a thermal pre-treatment done before other processing operations, in which food items are briefly heated to modify texture and other sensory characteristics. Blanching of the fish meat before pickle preparationis done to stabilise the texture and salt added for flavour enhancement and antimicrobial action. In the present study, freshwater fish species pangas (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) was selected for the manufacturing of fish pickles. Raw pangas fish strips were treated by four different blanching temperatures accordingly 950C, 1000C, 1100C, 1200C for 5 min with the different molar concentrations of salt solution like T1 (0 molar NaCl), T2 (0.5 molar NaCl), T3 (1 molar NaCl) and T4 (1.5 molar NaCl). The aim of this study is to standarize the blanching temperature with salt concentration which gives better texture and sensory properties in pickle. Considering the high loss in meat the blanching temperature of 110oC and 120 oC is concluded to be unsuitable for pangas strips. At higher concentrations of salt, T3 and T4 , the loss in yield significantly increased (p<0.05) for all blanching temperatures. T3 and T4 resulted in softening of the meat and the temperature of blanching further caused heat induced denaturation of protein resulting in lowering of hardness. Based on sensory evaluation all the values were within the sensory perception of “dislike slightly” and “neither like nor dislike” for T3 and T4 sample rendering the samples unacceptable. Among T1 and T2 salt treatments, T2 scored better than T1 . Within the T2 samples, it was observed that the pangas strips blanched at 1000C temperature had a better overall acceptability. Considering the significantly lower (p<0.05) yield of T2 samples at 1000C (-16.69±0.45%) in contrast to a yield of -5.95±0.08% at 950C, the T2 samples blanched at 950C in 0.5M of NaCl was chosen for preparation of pickle.
Histopathological study to determine the effects of platelet rich fibrin membrane crafting on skin healing compared with MEBO scar ointment in rabbit
Authors: Hantoosh Sinan Saleem , Al-Awadi Ahmed Q.
Published: November 2022

The present study aimed to compare between the use of platelet rich fibrin membrane (PRFM) and MEBO scar ointment for cutaneous wound healing as a model treatment. For this reason, forty two local breed rabbits have been divided into four groups, the first three groups were subjected to full thickness skin wound using biopsy punch instrument (diameter 8 mm) on the dorsal thoracic side. Rabbits in the first group leaved without treatment, while in the second group we planted the PRFM in biopsy site, the third group treated with MEBO scar ointment. Wound healing process was observed grossly and microscopically at day 3, 7, 10 and 12 post operation. All groups showed normal healing process with competitive advantage to PRFM and MEBO groups respectively compared with untreated group, PRFM was better than the MEBO group, the advantage characterized by less inflammatory reaction, fast reepitheliazation, granulation tissue formation, fibroplasias and angiogenesis.
Bioactive potential of Aspergillus sp. isolated from Uppanar estuarine sediment samples against plant pathogens
Authors: Aarthi G. , Sarath A. , Harikrishnan S. , Sudarshan S. , Muthezhilan R. , Jayalakshmi S.
Published: November 2022

In the present study, fungal strains were isolated from the sediment samples collected from the Uppanar estuary, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu and evaluated their potential for antifungal activity against a panel of plant fungal pathogens. Isolates were screened qualitatively for their antifungal activity and from the results, the HK-05 strain was selected for further study. The potential strain was identified as Aspergillus sp. using morphological observation under the microscope. Antimicrobial activity screening showed that the isolate Aspergillus sp. HK-05 was inhibitory to the different plant fungal pathogens tested, such as Sclerotium rolfsii (21 mm), Macrophomina phaseolina (28 mm), Phytophthora infestans (24 mm), Fusarium oxysporum (18 mm) and Colletotrichum musae (25 mm). The results suggested that Aspergillus sp. could combat diseases caused by plant pathogenic fungal strains. Furthermore, an in-depth study is underway on bio-guided extraction and identification of active molecules, which would identify individual components and lead to the isolation of the active molecule in future.
Diagnosis of CYP52 gene of Candida tropicalis responsible for bioremediation using DNA sequencing technique
Authors: Badr Sanaa Q. , Abbas Basil A.
Published: November 2022

One hundred and nine isolates of the genus Candida tropicalis were isolated from water bodies of Basrah. Some of those isolates were diagnosed by PCR technique using ITS1 and ITS4 primers. The results of sequencing analysis of C. tropicalis by program showed that it is identical to the global isolatesin the gene bank with varying rates between 75% to 82%.The genes responsible for the biological treatment of oil pollutants by yeasts were also detected. Two genes were detected, CYP52A3, CYP52A5 in Candida tropicalis.It can be conclude that this isolates can be help in oil bioremediation.
Turizm Bağlamında İşgören Devri (Turnover) Çalışmalarının Bibliyometrik Analizi: Web of Science Örneği
Authors: UYGUNGİL ERDOĞAN Selen , ÖZGEN ÇİĞDEMLİ Aslı Özge
Published: November 2022

Turizm sektöründeki rekabetçi ortam, yöneticileri, performansı yüksek çalışanları işe almaya ve çalışanların işletmedeki sürekliliğini sağlamaya yöneltmektedir. Bu açıdan işgören devri, turizm yazınında üzerinde önemle durulan ve yoğun olarak araştırılmasına rağmen, bu konuda daha önce yapılmış bilimsel çalışmaları bibliyometrik açıdan ele alan bir çalışmaya rastlanılmamıştır. Bu bağlamda mevcut araştırmanın temel amacı turizm işletmelerinde işgören devri makale çalışmalarının bibliyometrik analiz aracılığı ile ayrıntılı olarak incelenmesidir. Araştırma çerçevesinde incelenen çalışmalar Web of Science (WoS) akademik veri tabanından elde edilmiş, verilerin analizinde VOSviewer programından faydalanılmıştır. Bu kapsamda 180 adet makale çalışması analize dahil edilmiştir. Gerçekleştirilen analiz sonucunda işgören devri konusunda yapılan çalışmaların 142’sinin ağırlama, eğlence, spor ve turizm kategorisinde, 67’sinin yönetim kategorisinde, 17’sinin ise işletme kategorisinde ve toplam 438 farklı yazar tarafından araştırıldığı, “iş tatmini”, “ağırlama”, “otel”, “turizm ve ağırlama endüstrisi” anahtar kelimeleri ile sıklıkla kullanıldığı, Türkiye anahtar kelimesine 3 kez rastlanıldığı, en çok atıf alan eserin 173 atıf ile Zopiatis, Constanti ve Theocharous (2014)’un “Job Involvement, Commitment, Satisfaction and Turnover: Evidence from Hotel Employees in Cyprus” başlıklı çalışması olduğu, en çok çalışma yayınlanan ülkelerin sırasıyla Çin, Türkiye ve İngiltere olduğu belirlenmiştir. Çalışmanın, hem konuya ilişkin yeni araştırma temalarının tespit edilmesinde kolaylık sağlayacağı hem de yazındaki durum tespiti yapılması açısından katkı yaratabileceği öngörülmektedir.
COVID-19 Impacts on University Research, Past, Present, and Future: A Case Study at Wilfrid Laurier University
Authors: Parr-Vasquez Charity , Newman Jonathan
Published: November 2022

University research is one of the main drivers of knowledge creation, innovation, and economic development. In this essay, we examine the impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic on Wilfrid Laurier University’s (Laurier’s) research community. We provide a firsthand account of events and actions taken to support our researchers through this challenging time. We also reflect upon the near-term future and longer-term prospects for the recovery of research at Laurier. Our university’s experience is not unique in either the Ontario or Canadian contexts. We offer this essay as both a historical accounting and a case study of the pandemic’s impact on this sector of Canadian society.
The psoas muscle depletion index is related to the degree of cirrhosis and skeletal muscle loss in patients with end-stage liver disease
Authors: Hou J.C. , Zhang Y.M. , Qiang Z , Zhu L.Y. , Zheng H , Shen Z.Y.
Published: November 2022

Objective: To establish a new psoas muscle depletion index (PDI) from healthy young donors and to explore the correlation between the PDI and the severity of cirrhosis in patients with endstage liver disease (ESLD).

Methods: Clinical data of 461 healthy donors were collected during the period 2014-2019, and clinical data of 331 patients with ESLD were collected during the period 2014-2018. The patients were divided into four groups by PDI severity: PDI ≥ 0.90, PDI = 0.75-0.90, PDI = 0.50-0.75 and PDI ≤ 0.50 (Gsev). Differences in international normalised ratio (INR), total bilirubin and serum creatinine levels, and Child-Pugh (CP) and model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) scores were compared. The sarcopenia incidence according to the PDI and the psoas muscle index (PMI) in different weight groups were also compared.

Results: Gsev had the highest CP (10.2 ± 2.1) and MELD (20.1 ± 7.4) scores and total bilirubin (166.3 ± 192.0 umol/L) and blood creatinine (92.9 ± 90.2 umol/L) levels and the lowest haemoglobin (93.8 ± 21.7 g/L) and blood albumin (30.9 ± 5.8 g/L) levels. Gsev showed significant changes in INR (1.74 ± 0.65) and blood sodium (135.3 ± 5.65 mmol/L). If PDI <0.75 was used as the diagnostic criterion for sarcopenia, the incidence was 53.3% in patients weighing >90 kg and 53.6% in those weighing <60 kg. This differed from the PMI, with an incidence of 3.3% in patients weighing >90 kg.

Conclusions: The PDI had no significant correlation with body height, body weight or body mass index (BMI) in healthy individuals and patients with ESLD. The PDI was significantly correlated with the severity of cirrhosis and loss of skeletal muscle.
An indigestion or a viral gastritis, or not?
Authors: Alliet Ph. , Janssens E , Appeltans B
Published: November 2022

Case report: An 18 mth old boy was sent to the Emergency Room of the Jessa Hospital (Hasselt, Belgium) because of persistent vomiting. The clinical examination was without particularities, except for a runny nose. The diagnosis of indigestion or (viral) gastritis was made. Patient was sent home. He was represented at the ER five days later. He stopped vomiting for 3 consecutive days after his first hospital visit, but started to vomit again the last 2 days, the last night even two times with bilious vomiting. His appetite was decreased since one week. The infant was not comfortable during abdominal palpation. This finding led to the decision for further investigations. An abdominal ultrasound showed air superposition in the epi- and mesogastrium. There were no signs of intussusception. An abdominal X-ray was performed (fig 1).

Answer and discussion: The abdominal X-ray showed a corpus alienum, presumably magnets, in the mesogastrium and free air under the right diaphragm (fig. 1). An abdominal CT-scan could not visualise whether the magnets were situated in- or outside the intestinal lumen. At laparoscopy, clitted small intestinal loops with multiple perforation sites were detected as well as a purulent peritonitis in the left fossa iliaca (fig. 2). Magnets were removed. Perforations were sutured. Postoperatively augmentin was given. Patient recovered completly.
Monitoring endoscopic postoperative recurrence in Crohn’s disease after an ileocecal resection. Does capsule endoscopy have a role in the short and long term?
Authors: Elosua A , Rullan M , Rubio S , Elizalde I , Rodriguez C , Aznárez M.R. , Vicuña M , Juanmartiñena J.F. , Fernández-Urién I , Nantes Ó
Published: November 2022

Background: Small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) is a noninvasive method to detect endoscopic postoperative recurrence (POR) after an ileocolonic resection in Crohn’s Disease (CD). Few studies have evaluated the role of SBCE in the early POR (= 12 months). Data for detection of late POR (>12 months) and evaluation of treatment response in previous POR is scarce. We aimed to assess the SBCE performance in the three scenarios (early-POR, late-POR, and previous-POR)

Methods: Retrospective 11-year cohort study of SBCE procedures performed on CD patients with ileocolonic resection. Disease activity by Rutgeerts score (RS), correlation with biomarkers, and therapeutic changes were recorded.

Results: We included 113 SBCE procedures (34 early-POR, 44 late-POR, and 35 previous-POR). 105 procedures (92.9%) were complete and 97 SBCE (85.5%) were conclusive with no differences between groups. Relevant POR (RS ≥i2) was more frequent in the early-POR group compared to late-POR (58.8% vs 27.3%, p=0.02). In the previous-POR, RS improved in 43.5% of procedures, worsened in 26%, and remained unchanged in 30.5%. Fecal calprotectin (FCP) value of 100µg/g displayed the best accuracy: sensitivity 53.8%, specificity 78.8%, positive predictive value 66.7% and negative predictive value 68.4%. SBCE guided therapeutic changes in 43 patients (38%). No adverse events occurred in our cohort.

Conclusion: SBCE is a safe and effective method to assess POR in the early and late setting in clinical practice, and for the evaluation of treatment response to previous POR. FCP is an accurate surrogate marker of POR and 100µg/g value had the best overall accuracy.
Parvovirus B19-triggered hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a patient with Crohn’s disease
Authors: Debels L , Reynders M , Cauwelier B , Willandt B , Selleslag D , Snauwaert C
Published: November 2022

Background: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a life threatening condition caused by inappropriate immune activity. Infection is often the trigger, both in genetically predisposed and in sporadic cases. Although more commonly seen in the paediatric population, patients of all ages can be affected.

Case presentation: A 26-year-old male patient with Crohn’s disease, treated with ustekinumab, presented with high fever, epistaxis and anorexia. Laboratory results showed pancytopenia, and a high serum levels of ferritin and LDH. Colonoscopy revealed only mild signs of disease activity. CT-scan showed splenomegaly and multiple lymphadenopathies. Bone marrow aspirate was suggestive for hemophagocytosis. PCR & serology for parvovirus B19 came back positive. Treatment with ustekinumab was temporarily put on hold and supportive care was given. Viral replication decreased and he recovered completely.

Conclusion: There is a known association between HLH and Crohn’s disease. This is probably because they are more susceptible to infections with CMV, EBV and parvovirus B19, all known as triggers for HLH. The role of ustekinumab is unclear: did it play a role in the pathophysiological evolution of this primo-infection with parvovirus B19? On the other hand, did it contribute to the rather mild course of the disease, acting as a immunomodulator that works on interleukin-12, a cytokine that plays a role in HLH? Further study is warranted to answer these questions.
Technical note: Sublimation of frozen CsCl solutions in ESEM: determining the number and size of salt particles relevant to sea-salt aerosols
Authors: Vetráková Ľubica , Neděla Vilém , Závacká Kamila , Yang Xin , Heger Dominik
Published: November 2022

Abstract. Here we present a novel technique that enlightens the mechanism of formation of small aerosolizable salt particles from salty frozen samples. We demonstrated that CsCl may be a suitable probe for the sea salt due to their similar subzero properties and sublimation outcomes: Using CsCl substantially increased the visibility of the salt both during and after ice sublimation. Hence, we identified the factors that, during the sublimation of a frozen salty solution, are important in generating fine salt particles as a possible source of salt aerosol. The number, size, and structure of the particles that remain after ice sublimation were investigated with respect to the concentration of the salt in the sample, the freezing method, and the sublimation temperature. The last-named aspect is evidently of primary importance for the preference of fine salt crystals over a large compact piece of salt: We showed that the formation of the small salt particles is generally restricted if the brine is liquid during the ice sublimation, i.e., at temperatures higher than the eutectic temperature (Teu). Small salt particles that might be a source of atmospheric aerosols were formed predominantly at the temperatures below the Teu, and their structures strongly depended on the concentration of the salt. For example, the sublimation of those samples that exhibited less than 8 psu (0.05 M) often produced small aerosolizable isolated particles readily able to be windblown. Conversely, the sublimation of 78 psu (0.5 M) samples led to the formation of relatively stable and largely interconnected salt structures. Our findings are in a good agreement with other laboratory studies unsuccessfully seeking for salt aerosols, e.g., from the frost flowers, at temperatures above the Teu. This study offers an explanation of this previously unexplained behaviour.
Continuous weekly monitoring of methane emissions from the Permian Basin by inversion of TROPOMI satellite observations
Authors: Varon Daniel J. , Jacob Daniel J. , Hmiel Benjamin , Gautam Ritesh , Lyon David R. , Omara Mark , Sulprizio Melissa , Shen Lu , Pendergrass Drew , Nesser Hannah , Qu Zhen , Barkley Zachary R. , Miles Natasha L. , Richardson Scott J. , Davis Kenneth J. , Pandey Sudhanshu , Lu Xiao , Lorente Alba , Borsdorff Tobias , Maasakkers Joannes D. , Aben Ilse
Published: November 2022

Abstract. We quantify weekly methane emissions at 0.25°×0.3125° (≈25×25 km2) resolution from the Permian Basin, the largest oil production basin in the United States, by inverse analysis of satellite observations from the TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) from May 2018 to October 2020. The mean oil and gas emission from the region (± standard deviation of weekly estimates) was 3.7 ± 0.9 Tg a-1, higher than previous TROPOMI inversion estimates that may have used too-low prior emissions or biased background assumptions. We find strong week-to-week variability in emissions superimposed on longer-term trends, and these are consistent with independent inferences of temporal emission variability from tower, aircraft, and multispectral satellite data. New well development and local natural gas spot price were significant drivers of variability in emissions over our study period, but the concurrent 50 % increase in oil and gas production was not. The methane intensity (methane emitted per unit of methane gas produced) averaged 4.6 % ± 1.3 % and steadily decreased over the period from 5–6 % in 2018 to 3–4 % in 2020. While the decreasing trend suggests improvement in operator practices during the study period, methane emissions from the Permian Basin remained high, with methane intensity an order of magnitude above recent industry targets of <0.2 %. Our success in using TROPOMI satellite observations for weekly estimates of emissions from a major oil production basin shows promise for application to near-real-time monitoring in support of climate change mitigation efforts.
Erupting Out of the “Zone of Non-Being”: The Cunning of Solidarity
Authors: Adalet Begüm
Published: November 2022

Critical remarks on Geo Maher's Anticolonial Eruptions (2022)
Visions of Resistance: Violent Eruptions, Care, and the Everyday
Authors: Terwiel Anna
Published: November 2022

Critical remarks on Geo Maher's Anticolonial Eruptions
Notes on Transition
Authors: Drabinski John E.
Published: November 2022

Notes on issue
On Geo Maher's Anticolonial Eruptions
Authors: Bruyneel Kevin
Published: November 2022

Geo Maher’s Anticolonial Eruptions is a force to be reckoned with. As a reading experience, it’s a bloody delight, even as – and maybe because – Maher guides us down in to the depths of the volcanoes stoking the explosive fires of rebellion. We also get to follow the moles below and high above ground as they wait for their moment to emerge, shock, and rebel. These moles are blind in one sense, while in another sense they can tell time, or more accurately they create time in the form of political time; marking the potential beginning of a new era. This political time is created in the moment of the emergence of these moles from the shadows in order to ambush and take advantage of the “hubris” of colonizers who are comfortable in their own blindness, in not-seeing what they cannot grapple with, that which is right before their eyes; colonization and all it has wrought upon the colonized. A new political moment is then birthed, time starts anew, and this is a result of the colonizer’s limitations in grasping the depths and heights of their oppression of the colonized.
THE RELATIVE AGE EFFECT IN SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAMS
Authors: Işın Ali Işın
Published: November 2022

The aim of the present study was two-fold; (1) to examine the relative age effect of football players representing their countries and reaching the podium in the FIFA U17 and U20 World Cups between 2009 and 2019, and (2) to analyze the relative age effect according to players’ positions. This study was a retrospective cross-sectional design. A total of 756 male football players were included in the study. Dates of birth of football players were grouped into periods of three months in a quartile year. All data is presented in frequency and percentage. Chi-square was applied to determine differences in the intergroup distributions. The odds ratio, confidence interval (95%) and Cramer’s V were calculated. The findings emphasized the relative age effect in successful national teams participating last six U17 and U20 World Cup. The relative age effect of U17 was higher compared to U20 (χ² = 70.974; p < 0.001, χ² = 39.587; p < 0.001 respectively). As a result of the research, players born in the first quartile of the year have been represented on podium more than those born in the last quartile, significantly. The findings of this study confirm the presence of relative age effect among football players reaching the podium in the last six U17 and U20 World Cup. Coaches and sports scientists are suggested to take the relative age effect into reconsideration to reduce this bias and to improve the system leading to loss of talents as a consequence.
RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF THE WORKLOAD OF A FEMALE TENNIS PLAYER OVER TWO SEASONS - SINGE CASE STUDY
Authors: Filipčič Tjaša , Filipčič Aleš
Published: November 2022

In recent years, the use of advanced wearable technologies in tennis has improved the ability to monitor workload and performance indicators. Using the device Armbeep Tennis, attached to the wrist of an entry level female tennis player, we recorded 97% of the tennis training and all official matches over two annual competitive seasons. The aim of the study was to determine the variation of different workload indicators during the preparation and competition phases in one annual season and to compare the workload indicators between the two seasons. We found no significant differences in the results of the training, tournament, and performance indicators between the two seasons. Our tennis player trained more on average in the second year (Y1 = 90.9 min, Y2 = 97.5 min) and the percentage of active time was also higher (Y1 = 30.6%, Y2 = 32.4%). A higher number of shots per week (Y1 = 3109.1, Y2 = 2869.4) was observed in the first year, while the number of shots per hour was higher in the second year (Y1 =420.6, Y2 = 430.1). The pace of the rally was higher in the first year (Y1 = 24.6, Y2 = 23.4). The differences between the other workload indicators were not significant in the two years. This single case study provides good insight into the overall progression of training and competition over two annual seasons and can serve as a basis for determining workload indicators for novice tennis players or those just embarking on this path.