bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparação de cargas térmicas solares por simulação em fachada envidraçada para análise em eficiência energética
Authors: Almeida Octávio Ferreira Loureiro de , Barbosa Andréa Teresa Riccio
Published: April 2023

As atuais crises de energia fazem com que pesquisas relacionadas à Eficiência Energética (EE) estejam cada vez mais em discussão. Nesse contexto e, com propósito de possibilitar que sejam tomadas decisões de projeto que melhorem a EE de uma Edificação (EEE), o objetivo desse trabalho foi analisar o comportamento térmico de uma edificação envidraçada, em uma cidade de clima Tropical. Para a análise foi projetado um ambiente com uma vedação em vidro, com o piso e a cobertura sem alterações em suas dimensões e nem nos materiais. Assim foram realizadas simulações através de um software termo-energético, em alternância simultânea de 4 variáveis da edificação: 4 tipos de vidros, 4 porcentagens de abertura envidraçada, 5 orientações solares, e o uso ou não de persiana. As simulações resultaram em informações técnicas sobre carga térmica gerada no ambiente, possibilitando decisões de projeto que melhoram a EEE. As análises dos resultados comprovaram a EE dos vidros Laminado (LA), Pirolítico (PI) e a Vácuo (VC) em relação ao vidro Temperado (VT). No uso dos demais vidros analisados, o PI e o VC, apesar de possuírem valores de mercado superiores ao do LA, não apresentam uma diminuição de carga térmica significativa em relação ao VT.
Aplicação de metodologia matricial na avaliação de impactos ambientais de uma usina termoelétrica
Authors: Pereira Raphael do Couto , Aguiar Laís Alencar de , Matta Patrícia dos Santos , Torres Netto Alena , Ohnuma Júnior Alfredo Akira , Almeida Josimar Ribeiro de
Published: April 2023

A pronta necessidade de matrizes energéticas no Brasil foi acentuada principalmente após os episódios de racionamento energético na década de 1990. Uma marcante ausência de infraestrutura no setor das hidrelétricas apontava que uma solução mais rápida para a diversificação da matriz enérgica nacional seria a construção de termoelétricas. Tão logo, a partir da supracitada década o componente político nacional induziu o incremento do número de termoelétricas no Brasil. A implantação desse sistema energético traz impactos diversos para a sociedade e em especial para o meio ambiente e pode admitir fatores básicos para medir e comparar o seu impacto no meio ambiente, todos atrelados ao contexto da continuidade do espaço e tempo na análise de suas ocorrências. Neste estudo realiza-se uma avaliação de impactos ambientais de uma Usina Termoelétrica a Gás (UTG) chamada Termorio, localizada no Município de Duque de Caxias, estado do Rio de Janeiro (RJ). Para isso, utilizamos a metodologia matricial. Os impactos negativos decorrentes da operação da UTG estão relacionados as emissões atmosféricas e líquidas, e serão de baixa intensidade. Essa constatação decorre tanto da localização apropriada como da sua concepção. Impactos positivos foram detectados do ponto de vista socioeconômico e são eles: aumento da oferta e confiabilidade de energia elétrica, geração de empregos e aumento de arrecadação tributária
Práticas de sustentabilidade em restaurantes no estado de Sergipe
Authors: Soares Karla Priscilla Alves , Carvalho Izabela Maria Montezano de
Published: April 2023

A sustentabilidade desponta como um assunto atual e importante nos restaurantes, inclusive para o nutricionista, na condução de ações que contribuam com o meio ambiente e a sociedade. Os restaurantes são responsáveis pela produção de refeições equilibradas do ponto de vista nutricional e com adequados padrões higiênico-sanitários para consumo fora do lar. São locais geradores de grandes quantidades de resíduos e, por isso, é imprescindível a tomada de decisões que preservem os recursos naturais e minimizem os impactos gerados à sustentabilidade por este setor, sem alterar a qualidade e a segurança do alimento. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as práticas de sustentabilidade em todas as etapas da produção de refeições de restaurantes do estado de Sergipe. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, baseado na aplicação de um questionário elaborado por Tasca (2020), aplicado de forma eletrônica com os nutricionistas dos restaurantes. Os dados foram analisados com auxílio de estatística descritiva. Foram avaliadas 22 restaurantes no Estado de Sergipe, em que 77,3% dos cardápios são elaborados pelo nutricionista, metade possui e utiliza fichas técnicas, 81,8% incluem produtos sazonais, 95,5% alimentos regionais, 90,9% utilizam alimentos industrializados e 86,4% contam com equipamentos e utensílios para diminuir o desperdício de alimentos. Em 68,2% das empresas, evita-se oferecer preparações elaboradas com fritura por imersão e, quando óleo é utilizado, é destinado para reciclagem. 63,6% informaram realizar o controle das sobras limpas, 45,5% das sobras sujas, 31,8% não realizam o monitoramento de sobras e 50% não fazem o controle do resto-ingestão. Quanto aos resíduos, 63,6% não separam os resíduos orgânicos e 54,5% os resíduos recicláveis. A partir da avaliação das práticas sustentáveis adotadas pelos restaurantes em questão, conclui-se que a gestão desses estabelecimentos, ainda que incipientemente, apresenta consciência ambiental, pois algumas atitudes já foram adotadas. A execução de ações de sustentabilidade em restaurantes exige que o nutricionista e gestores responsáveis se envolvam, incentivem e apoiem a implementação e o desenvolvimento dessas condutas, as quais podem repercutir de forma positiva, fazendo com que a sustentabilidade seja uma importante estratégia de gestão do ponto de vista econômico, ambiental e social.
Royalties do petróleo e saneamento: uma análise do município de Guamaré/RN
Authors: Santos Geraldo Braz Silva , Silva Cáion Christian Oliveira de Almeida
Published: April 2023

Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a relação entre as receitas obtidas com os royalties e qualidade dos serviços de abastecimento de água e esgoto do município de Guamaré, município do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte. Para tanto, foram realizadas pesquisas bibliográficas em artigos publicados em periódicos científicos que abordam as temáticas tratadas no estudo. Também foram realizadas pesquisas documentais, buscando-se na legislação aspectos referentes ao abastecimento de água e esgotamento sanitário. Além disto, conduziu-se uma pesquisa junto à população, através da aplicação de questionários. Obteve-se 101 respostas e os dados foram tabulados através do Excel e, posteriormente, seguiram para a análise. Os resultados evidenciam que, embora uma das regiões analisadas neste estudo possua bom acesso ao sistema sanitário, de forma geral, as condições de abastecimento de água no município ainda é um problema para a população, visto que o abastecimento sem continuidade apresenta-se como um dos aspectos negativos. Assim, predominam soluções individuais para o abastecimento de água, como perfuração de poços e carros pipa. Portanto, faz-se necessário avanços significativos no município para que a população goze de boa qualidade de vida.
Educational resource of new social media: problem statement
Authors: Grebennikova Veronika Mikhailovna , Vinogradova Karolina Nikolaevna
Published: April 2023

The article is devoted to the problem of the implementation of the educational resource of new social media in the educational process of educational organizations. The author conducts a systematic review of modern scientific and methodological literature, identifies the problem that has developed in the modern theory and practice of using new social media in pedagogical activity, and determines its current state in modern Russia. The article presents the results of a study of the attitude of high school students and their teachers to the use of social media for educational purposes, their ideas about the effectiveness of such a means of teaching and upbringing, about its main strengths and possible threats. The main conclusions of the conducted research are the results of the conducted survey, which suggest that the majority of both high school students and young teachers have a positive attitude to the integration of new social media into the educational process of the school.There are also a lot of questions related to the lack of scientific research of educational opportunities of the developing institute of social media, questions about how to use them in an educational environment, what rules and regulations should be followed, what is the content of a new educational resource, what are its risks and threats, what is the algorithm of its actualization and how to combine it with traditional teaching and upbringing technologies.
The specificity of the representation of speech in family communication of the characters in A.P. Chekhov's novels
Authors: Si Hongfeng
Published: April 2023

This article presents an analysis of the ways of representing inner speech in the stories of Anton Chekhov, depicting the family communication of the characters. The aim of this study is to investigate the introduction of verbs with a common meaning of speech activity, their semantics and functions in depicting speech as a component of family communication in the stories of Chekhov's mature period. The research is based on the principles and main provisions of the structural-semantic and functional approach; theories of conceptualization and language representation; linguistic and cultural theory; theory of artistic text and discourse, as well as theoretical foundations of family communication. During the study, it was found that the main technique used by Chekhov to convey inner speech is improperly direct speech, which serves to unite and interfere with the author's and character's modus in the hero's inner speech. In those Chekhov's texts where the narration is in the first person, in most cases verbs are used that convey external speech in dialogic family communication. Inner speech in these stories is not typical and is rare.
Virtual Reconstruction of Buildings of the Sennitsy Estate near Moscow: Sources and Research Methods
Authors: Korsakov Semen Andreevich
Published: April 2023

The problem of historical and cultural heritage preservation is very relevant these days. Increasing number of monuments is being destroyed every day; however, our compatriots are continuously becoming more interested in landmarks Russia. There has been a marked increase in the number of tourist routes in Moscow region. Numerous noble estates represent an important part of the region’s cultural assets. In Moscow region, there are lots of former estates of prominent families of the Russian Empire: today many of these properties are in ruins. Manor Sennitsy situated in Ozyory district of Moscow region is one of such gradually decaying cultural monuments with a rich history. This study analyzes a set of sources, on the basis of which the author creates a virtual 3D-reconstruction of manor Sennitsy in the period of late 19th – early 20th century when it was owned by the family of Count F.E. Keller. The source base for the study is very diverse: plans, drawings, cartographic materials, photographs, inventories of property, construction cost estimates. The author describes gradual process of 3D-modelling, in the framework of which softwares SketchUp and Twinmotion were used. The article pays attention to the history of Sennitsy’s construction and its owners. Reconstruction of buildings of the Sennitsy manor complex allows to visualize an image of the destroyed monument of culture, as well as to demonstrate high potential of using 3D-modelling methods in history. This study is carried out within the framework of the Project of reconstruction of appearance of the noble estates of the Moscow region, supported by the Department of Historical Information Science of the Faculty of History of M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University.
3D laser scanning in digitization, reconstruction and replication of sculptural monuments
Authors: Parfenov Vadim Aleksandrovich
Published: April 2023

This article is devoted to the application of 3D laser scanning technology to solve the urgent problems of modern museum work. The possibility of using this technology for digitizing cultural and historical heritage objects for the purpose of documenting them, monitoring the state of preservation, restoration, virtual reconstruction, as well as creating copies of them is shown. The results of practical work on the creation of high-precision copies of marble sculptures from the museums of St. Petersburg as a result of the combined use of 3D scanning and milling stone processing machines with numerical control are presented. In addition, the prospects of using laser additive technologies for the restoration and replication of historical monuments are shown.
The Soyuz-Apollo Project in Soviet (Russian) and American newspapers: content analysis
Authors: Grebenchenko Irina Viktorovna
Published: April 2023

This study examines the materials of the Soviet, Russian and American press devoted to the program of the first Soviet-American space cooperation "Soyuz–Apollo", implemented in July 1975. The display of the preparation, implementation of the project and the results of the flight is the subject of this study. The source base of the research is the periodical press, namely articles of the Soviet (Russian) newspapers Izvestia and Pravda and the American The New York Times, which are located on the EastView resource and on the website of the New York Times archive. In this study, a set of analytical methods and computer technologies was used, including the method of content analysis. The novelty of the study is related to the task of comparing the press coverage of the participating states of information about the preparation, implementation of the project and the results of the flight. The relevance of the research lies in the approbation of new research methods and approaches when working with large full-text databases, including in a foreign language. The study revealed four aspects of the reflection of the Soyuz-Apollo program in the analyzed newspapers: cooperation in space, the impact of the project on international relations, the impact of the program on the further development of the world manned cosmonautics, as well as the role of Soviet and American participants of the program in its successful implementation.
Análise Multicritério para auxílio na precificação de prestação de serviço em uma microempresa na cidade de Redenção-PA
Authors: Picanço Ailson Renan Santos , Santiago Gediel dos Reis , Da Silva Fernanda Alves , Viveiros Laynne , Pinto Mycaio Silva
Published: April 2023

O trabalho em questão tem como objeto de estudo a precificação de prestação de serviços, objetivando a utilizar a ferramenta Análise Multicritério, para auxiliar no cálculo da precificação dos serviços, levando em consideração o risco e o esforço levado pelo prestador de serviço, e com isso, dar ao cliente um preço diversificado para a sua situação específica. Na parte metodológica, o artigo classificasse como quantitativo e trata-se de um estudo de caso, foi dividido em sete etapas, desde a identificação de critérios, até a modelagem. Por fim, nos resultados, concluiu-se que o estudo atingiu seu objetivo, conseguindo trazer ao gestor um preço que leve em consideração seu esforço e risco, e que não fuja da realidade da empresa.
Libélulas del campus Barcelona de la Universidad de los Llanos, Villavicencio, Colombia
Authors: Álvarez-Álvarez Karen Lineke , Cortés-Hernández Miguel Ángel , Vásquez-Ramos Jesús Manuel , Bota-Sierra Cornelio Andrés
Published: April 2023

Presentamos el conjunto de datos de la odonatofauna del campus Barcelona de la Universidad de los Llanos, cuyos especímenes se encuentran depositados en la colección entomológica del Museo de Historia Natural Unillanos – MHNU-E. En total, se registran 424 ejemplares, agrupados en 7 familias, 31 géneros y 61 especies, de las cuales 11 especies son registros nuevos para el departamento del Meta. Este estudio aporta evidencia de los altos niveles de diversidad que posee el campus Barcelona, a pesar de las diferentes actividades antrópicas que se llevan a cabo, surgiendo la necesidad de implementar esta información en las políticas de conservación ambiental de la Universidad de los Llanos.
Lista de revisores de la revista ECOSISTEMAS durate el bienio 2021-2022
Authors:   AEET, Jiménez-Eguizábal Leyre
Published: April 2023

Lista de revisores de la revista ECOSISTEMAS durate el bienio 2021-2022
Mask Associated Dry Eye Section (MADE) in Healthcare Workers: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Roy Sudeshna , Shah Kesha , Sahar Shafaque , Modak Sunandan
Published: April 2023

Introduction: The Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic mediated by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-CoV2 (SARSCoV2), made the use of face masks mandatory to check the spread of the disease. With the increased use of face masks, more people started presenting to the ophthalmologist with symptoms of dry eye. The proposed mechanism of dry eye was attributed to air blowing upwards from behind the mask into the eyes, especially in loose fitting masks. This air leads to rapid evaporation of tears and disturbance of homeostasis of the tear film. Aim: To measure self reported symptoms of dry eye and to establish mask use as a risk factor for the development of Dry Eye Disease (DED) in healthcare workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, observational study was conducted at Nilratan Sircar (NRS) Medical College and Hospital for a duration of three months from December 2021 to February 2022. The study was conducted on 146 participants. An online survey was conducted using Google Forms, sent via email to hospital employees working in different departments of the hospital. All healthcare workers employed at NRS Medical College and Hospital who wore a face mask during duty hours and were willing to participate in the study were included. The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire was used and modified by adding “while wearing a facemask” to the end of each question. To establish face mask use as a causative agent for development of DED, a few other questions related to face mask usage were included in the survey. The data was tabulated in Microsoft Excel and analysed with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. Results: The mean age of the study population was 27.4±8.28 years. The mean hours of wearing a mask was 6.38 ±3.04 hours. N95 face mask was the most common type of mask used. The study population included 100 doctors, 14 nursing staff, 18 optometrists, eight group D staff (sweepers and ward attendants), and six dieticians. The mean OSDI score was 14.24. Increased usage of face masks, in particular surgical, more hours of reading significantly correlated with higher incidence of DED. Conclusion: This study showed that increased hours of face mask use in particular surgical was associated with development of DED. To encourage more people to wear face masks, all possible problems arising from face mask use should be promptly identified and dealt with.
An Analysis of Growth Pattern and Volatility in Area, Production and Yield of Soybean in Major Producing States of India
Authors: Kalra Lekha , Srivastava S. K.
Published: April 2023

Agriculture is one of the important sector of our Indian economy. Among agriculture various agricultural crops, oilseeds plays a major role by placing India at the 4th largest producer of oilseed in the world. Cultivation of oilseeds is done under 15-20 per cent of total area at global level (Kumar and Tiwari, 2020). Oilseeds group also considered to be one of the great sources of oil (soybean, groundnut, mustard, etc.) and protein (soybean). This study tried to analyse the trend in the area, production and productivity of soybean crop by fitting the exponential growth function. Further examination of instability in the crop was also done using Cuddy Della Valle index. The present study research period was taken from 1970-71 to 2017-18 which is further divided as follows: Pre Technology Mission on Oilseeds (Pre TMO) Period from 1970-71 to 1985-86, Technology Mission on Oilseeds Phase one Period from 1986-87 to 2001-02, Technology Mission on Oilseeds Phase two Period from 2002-03 to 2017-18, Overall Period of Technology Mission on Oilseeds from 1986-87 to 2017-18, Overall Period from 1970-71 to 1985-86. The Pre TMO period and Post TMO period criteria has been considered to estimate whether TMO had any impact on  area, production , productivity, import and export of oilseeds.  The study showed that during Pre TMO period, positive growth rate in the area of soybean was found positive in all the states except in Gujarat where area declined at the rate of 5.26 per cent per annum. Maximum rate of growth in the area was found in Rajasthan at the rate of 21.00 per cent per annum. During this period, production increased in all the states and country as a whole wherein, maximum rate of production registered in Rajasthan at the rate of 20.52 per cent per annum, production had shown negative growth in Gujarat at the rate of 0.08 per cent per annum. Productivity had shown increasing trend in all the states except in Rajasthan where negative growth is found at the rate of 0.40 per cent per annum. Maximum increase in the productivity was registered in Maharashtra at the rate of 7.78 per cent per annum. While the instability analysis revealed that fluctuations in the area of soybean was observed only in the state of Gujarat, whereas, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan production of soybean was comparatively less stable as compared to the other major states.
Driving Customer Engagement on Instagram in Present Things by EthneeQ
Authors: Ariestasani Dindalika Rajiyah
Published: April 2023

This report was created with the aim of finding out what Instagram marketing strategies are implemented by a company named Present Things and which of these strategies are effective in bringing engagement and reach or increasing the percentage of insights for their Instagram accounts. The method used is a qualitative approach in the form of observation in order to discover what the company's methods are, and a quantitative method in the form of a professional dashboard provided by Instagram. The results state that post content encourages getting a lot of engagement, while post reels are useful for increasing reach. Other than that, the follow-for-follow strategy is also effective to increase followers in the short term. The conclusion of this report is that it is important to post and keep the Instagram account as active as possible in order to boost audience awareness of the brand online. One of the strategies that can be implemented is by creating creative reels and posts that can attract viewers.
Comparison of Academic Results between Fully Autonomous and Non-autonomous Schools
Authors: Dukpa Norbu , Orong L. S. S. , Jongkhar Samdrup
Published: April 2023

School autonomy empowers schools to make decisions to invest in matters that are important for the school. School autonomy is also related to increased or improved student performance. Since 2014, the Bhutanese Ministry of Education implemented Central School reform initiative, which granted school autonomy in financial matters and school governance. The reform initiative was as a result of surmounting evidences on the perceived decline on the quality of education and student performance. This research attempted to determine if students’ performance in board examinations improved over the consecutive years in one of the central schools. Using students’ board examination marks for four years, this research determined that there were significant improvements in students’ performance, however the findings were inconsistent. Possible reasons for the inconsistent findings are discussed.
A Multi-disciplinary Investigation of Linearization Deviations in Different Regression Models
Authors: Yılmaz Kadir , Turanlı Münevver
Published: April 2023

Aim: This study's objective is to examine linearization deviations in various regression models using a multidisciplinary approach.

Methods: Curve estimate models' accuracy for each type of data was tested using social, financial, and medical data sets.

Results: Although the power of a given model reduces with non-normal distributions, linearization in the social sciences is more efficient and has less variation from regression points in parametric equations. However, single-center distributions in the social sciences typically lead to nonparametric distributions. When compared to social sciences and health sciences, the effectiveness of linearization in financial sciences is higher. The original essence of financial techniques and models is frequently present, and they test their presumptions. Financial models and assumptions are more linear than those seen in real life since they correspond to artificial systems that individuals have developed, making them better suited for predetermined formulas. The rise in linearization issues in the field of finance, which has been increasingly common in recent years, is a symptom of this together with behavioral finance. Studies in the realm of health and well-known models were discovered to have the highest linearization deviations. Exponential or growth functions exhibit the highest linearization deviations in processes like growth, proliferation, and the spread of disease or pandemics. The data display considerable departures from normality and linearization, particularly in animal trials with very small statistical units or research conducted on a particular population.

Conclusion: Despite research on R2's explanatory capacity in regression, there aren't enough studies in various fields that concentrate on R2's departures from linearization. Additionally, no study was located in which the subject's mathematical foundation was examined and cross-compared across various data sets. As a result of this feature, the research represents a field first. The research's ability to pragmatically assess the distinctions between disciplines, made possible by its multi-disciplinary nature, is another unique aspect of the work.
Species Composition and Biting Activities of Mosquitoes in a Selected Community in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria
Authors: Ogbuefi E. O. , Umeh B. C. , Aniefuna C. O. , Chidi-Okeke C. A. , Emma-Ogbuefi O. V. , Mbanugo C. J.
Published: April 2023

Mosquitoes are common biting and sucking arthropods whose females bite man and animals for their blood meal which leads to itching and causes diseases. The study investigated the species composition and biting activities of mosquitoes at Ifite-Awka, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, south east Nigeria. The study was carried out between November and December, 2021 and the mosquitoes were collected using the Human Landing Catch (HLC) and Pyrethrum Spray Collection Method (PSC), whereas Larval Sampling (LS) method was used to collect the immature stages of mosquito. The HLC was carried out from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and the biting peak was observed from 5:45pm to 7:00pm. A total of 158 adult mosquitoes were collected which comprised of 3 species namely Culex quinquefasciatus, Anophles gambiae and Mansonia africana. Culex quinquefasciatus was the most abundant species irrespective of the method of collection which was attributed to their anthropohilic, endophagic and endophilic nature. Pyrethrum Spray Collection method (PKC) produced the highest species of 120 mosquitoes which constitute of 75.83% (91/158) Culex quinquefasciatus, 22.5% (27/158) Anopheles gambiae and 1.66% (2/158) Mansonia africana. The HLC method caught mosquitoes of two different species which was Culex quinquefasciatus 89.29% (25/28) and Mansonia africana 10.71% (3/28). The Larval Sampling method caught 10 Culex quinquefasciatus. Although there was no significant difference among the methods of collection (p>0.05), but in the distribution of the mosquitoes species, there was a significant difference (p<0.05) among the seven (7) lodges sampled. The study observed high exposure to mosquitoes and the possibility of epidemics of mosquito - borne diseases among Ifite-Awka residents. The need for proper health education, immediate and effective control measures of the mosquito vectors, which includes environmental sanitation is highly advised.
Effectiveness of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Terminalia ivorensis on Feet Fungus Disease
Authors: Sitapha Ouattara , Marcelin Kouassi Konan Armand , Elisée Kporou Kouassi , Albert Lagbé Bahi Kalou Paul , Issa Bagré , Mathieu Kra Adou Koffi , David N’guessan Jean , Joseph Djaman Allico
Published: April 2023

Despite the evolution of modern medicine, traditional medicine remains widespread in developing countries and its use continues to increase in industrialized countries.It is the same way that the effectiveness of the hydroalcoholic extract of Terminalia ivorensis was tested on the feet fungus disease of volunteers.

Objective: The present work is oriented in the preparation of an antimicrobial hydroalcoholic extract of Terminalia ivorensis, a medicinal plant in order to enhance it.

Materials and Methods: One hundred (100) grams of powder from trunk bark’s Terminalia ivorensis  were extracted by homogenisation  in a solvent mixture of 70% ethanol and 30% distilled water in a blender. After six grinding cycles, the homogenate obtained in each case was first wrung out in a clean white cloth square and then successively filtered twice on cotton wool and on Whatman 3 mm filter paper. The filtrate obtained was dried in a Venticell oven. The powder obtained constitutes the hydroalcoholic extract (or The 70% hydroethanolic extract). The 70% hydroethanolic extract of Terminalia ivorensis obtained was mixed with water to obtain a pasty liquid form before being tested on feet fungus disease using a cotton ball.

Results: The extract had activity on these different shapes of feet fungus disease with a marked improvement. The volunteers who finished their treatment have been cured of feet fungus disease.

Conclusion: The treatment results obtained revealed that the hydroalcoholic extract has good antimicrobial activity. The hydroalcoholic extract can be an undeniable source for the development of Improved Traditional Medicines (ITM) against feet fungus disease.
Assessment of Climate Change Induced Trend, Magnitude, and Change Point Date in 24-Hourly Annual Maximum Series Rainfall Data for Port Harcourt Metropolis in Nigeria
Authors: Sam Masi G. , Nwaogazie Ify L. , Ikebude Chiedozie , Inyang Ubong J. , Irokwe Jonathan O.
Published: April 2023

The study determined the effect of changing climate on rainfall 24-hourly annual maximum series (AMS) downscaled data found to be statistically insignificant in trend for the Port Harcourt metropolis. The measured rainfall data for this study were collected for 35 years (1971-2005) from the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET). The 24-hourly (AMS) rainfall data extracted were further downscaled into shorter-duration rainfall using Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Modified Chowdhury Indian Meteorological Department (MCIMD) method. The result of the slope obtained showed decreasing positive values of 0.5250 (at 0.25 hour) to 0.0249 mm/hr/year (at 24 hours) and 0.7625 (at 0.25 hour) to 0.0250 mm/hr/year (at 24 hours) for IMD and MCIMD models, respectively. The variable rate of change obtained showed 0.6 mm/year or 6.00 mm/decade at 24 hours. Relatively, the trend test for the 24-hourly monthly maximum series (MMS) also showed a p-value of 0.2289 which is greater than the alpha value at a 5% significant level with a slope value of 0.0006 to confirm the positive mild trend status of the 24-hourly AMS sample data. The trend change point date was obtained in 1988 by plotting the distribution-free cumulative (CUSUM) test, while the sequential MK (SQMK) test gave another year of change point date as 1994, further intensifying the positive trend change in the Port Harcourt metropolis. Therefore, proving the existence of mild and positive changing climatic conditions in the time series measured rainfall data for the study area.
Potential Impacts of Climate Change Using Long-Term Historical Climate Data on Evapotranspiration (ET) and Groundwater Contribution to Wheat and Cotton Crop
Authors: Gul Nazar , Salam Hafiz Abdul , Ashraf Muhammad
Published: April 2023

Assessing the potential impacts of climate change on crop evapotranspiration (ET), groundwater contribution (GWC) towards meeting ET and yield is crucial in allocating water resources particularly in the areas where shallow water-table depths (WTDs) are expanding on larger area. The impact of climate change on crop ET and yield has been evaluated in the past by indirect methods using simulation models. However, those models are lacking the function of GWC which is one of the most important parameters while determining ET at different water-table depths (WTDs) and its impact on yield. Direct methods (without simulation models) using long term historical weather data (observed data) provide more accurate results of climate change impact on ET, GWC towards meeting ET and yield at different WTDs. In this study, long-term historical weather data for the last 34 years (1987-2020) and data obtained through lysimeteric studies were analyzed to examine the trends of climatic parameters, their relationship and impact on wheat and cotton ET, GWC to ET, yield and water use efficiency (WUE). These studies were carried out during 1986-1987 and 2017-2021 periods at 1.50 m, 2.25 m, and 2.75 m WTDs in Sultanpur soil series (silt loam textured) and Miani soil series (silty clay loam textured). The mean daily temperature has increased 0.45 oC and rainfall 75.5 mm/year over a period from 1987 to 2020 which is witnessing the climate change. Wheat ET is increased, GWC contribution to ET is decreased and, yield and WUE is highest during the cropping periods of 2017-2021 as compared to 1986-1987. Climate change has decreased cotton ET and GWC towards meeting ET. It has also reduced the wheat and cotton cropping cycles by 8 days and 21 days, respectively. Higher magnitude of rainfall (during July-September) in 2019 and 2020 resulted in reducing cotton average yield of 2017-2020 compared to 1987. The study demonstrates that irrigation allocation should be increased for wheat and decreased for cotton particularly in the shallow water-table areas under Sultanpur soil type where water-table remains at 1.50 m – 2.25 m depths. Moreover, cotton crop should be cultivated by the 1st week of April, so that highest yield of cotton could be harvested before onset of monsoon.
Trends in Mortality from Leading Causes in Brazil from 2011 to 2020: An Ecological Study
Authors: Andrade Natasha Cristina Oliveira , Freitas Karina Faine da Silva , Sousa Yasmin Martins de , Santos Suziane do Socorro dos , Correa Perla Katheleen Valente , Carvalho Maria de Lourdes Maia de Moraes de , Lima Danielle Etienne de Oliveira Bezerra , Soares Tamires de Nazaré , Vale Camila Carvalho do , Ramalho Jully Greyce Freitas de Paula , Sousa Bruna Rafaela da Silva , Kimura Mayara Annanda Oliveira Neves , Freitas Joyce dos Santos , Sardinha Daniele Melo
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Deaths show the epidemiological scenario of the community and allow the planning of effective strategies for the prevention of deaths, mainly by immunopreventable and preventable causes, but for this the surveillance of death must have quality. Epidemiological studies should be carried out periodically to verify the epidemiological pattern of the causes.

Objective: To investigate the trends of mortality from leading causes in Brazil from 2011 to 2020.

Methodology: Ecological study, with secondary and public data, referring to the national surveillance of deaths. A descriptive and analytical analysis of the deaths per federation unit in Brazil was performed. We contrasted a graph with the six main causes and their trends, which was performed by the R2 equation. We calculated the mortality rate for 2011 and compared it with 2020. We also presented the mortality rates in a choroplectic map. The data were analyzed in Excel 2019, from aggregated data from DATASUS.

Results: The period of the study analyzed 12,899,133 million deaths in Brazil, and we highlight the six main causes.: IX Diseases of the circulatory system 3,498,722 (27.12%) upward trend 81%, II Neoplasms (tumors) 2,114,222 (16. 39%) increasing trend 96%, XX External causes of morbidity and mortality 1,512,786 (11.73%), X Respiratory system diseases 1,459,945 (11.52%) increasing trend 71%, IV Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases 786,693 (6.10%) increasing trend 80%. We highlight the highest mortality rates in the federal units in the southeast, south, and northeast of Brazil. Rio de Janeiro had the highest mortality in 2011 611/100,000 inhabitants and also in 2020 785/100,000 inhabitants.  Followed by Rio Grande do Sul in 2011 596/100,000 inhabitants and 2020 650/100,000 inhabitants.

Conclusion: We evidenced the tendency of increase in diseases of the circulatory system, respiratory, neoplasms and metabolic endocrine. Highlighting for neoplasms leading all causes, followed by diseases of the circulatory system, which was already known as the leading cause and annual increase. The public policies for the prevention of chronic diseases in Brazil must be strengthened, along with primary health care, to improve the scenario of deaths in Brazil.
The Effect of Intraoperative Fluid Therapy on Postoperative Renal Functions in Patients Undergoing Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy and Cytoreductive Surgery: A Retrospective Observational Study
Authors: Kılıç Yeliz , Onay Meryem , Kayhan Gülay Erdoğan
Published: April 2023

Aims: To investigate the effect of perioperative fluid management on postoperative renal functions in patients who underwent cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).

Study Design:  Retrospective observational study

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Türkiye between January 2018 and January 2021.

Methodology: Data of 18 patients were analyzed. Hearth rate, mean arterial blood pressure, and brain oxygenation by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) were evaluated in 3 CRS phases (at start, 1st hour and 2nd hour of CRS) and 4 HIPEC phases (at minute 15, 30, 45 and 60). Renal and hepatic functions, and full blood count were recorded preoperatively and at 2nd hour, 1st day, and 3rd day postoperatively. Acute kidney injury (AKI) was defined as a 1.5-fold increase in serum creatinine level according to the preoperative value.

Results: There were 14 (77.8%) women and 4 (22.2%) men, with a mean age of 53.3 years old. During both CRS and HIPEC phases, no patient's cerebral NIRS values dropped more than %20 compared with the baseline value. All of the patients received <15 ml/kg/h of intravenous fluid throughout the surgery (mean fluid volume was 12 ml/kg/h). AKI was developed in two patients.

Conclusion: The cornerstone of our fluid management in these patients was to adjust the amount of fluid under the guidance of urinary output and other hemodynamic indicators. In addition, excessive fluid administration was prevented with fluid infusion not exceeding 15 ml/kg/h. Although there is no evidence on optimal intraoperative fluid administration due to the limited number of studies, we hope that our study will contribute to the futher large scale, prospective, and randomized controlled trials.
Low-frequency electromagnetic fields increase oxidative stress in tobacco plants
Authors: Heredia-Rojas J. Antonio , -Gallardo Erick , Quistian-Martínez Deyanira
Published: April 2023

Increasing interest on biological effects of electromagnetic radiation, particularly extremely-low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELFEMFs) has been observed. Although harmful effects of magnetic fields in humans remain to be demonstrated, it has been proposed that oxidative stress may represent one of the causes of ELF- EMFs adverse effects. We investigated the influence of ELF-EMFs on enzyme activity in tobacco plants under oxidative stress. Nicotiana tabacum (L.) seedlings of the Xanthi variety were continuously exposed to 2.0 mT and 60 Hz frequency ELF-EMFs for 24, 48, 72, and 96 h. The biochemical endpoints measured involved leaf and root extracts ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and catalase (CAT) activities, which were increased in leaf extracts after 48, 72, and 96 h of magnetic field exposure, whereas APX and CAT activities in root extracts increased after 48 and 72 h and 48, 72, and 96 h of continuous exposure to magnetic fields. In contrast, ELF-EMF exposure for 24 h did not alter APX and CAT activities in leaf and root extracts. All treatment regimens were matched with a properly sham-exposed control. These results suggest that ELF-EMFs induce an oxidative stress, which may potentiate the oxidative defense system in tobacco plants
Conyza Species in Citrus Orchards and Vineyards of Turkey and Their Management with Glyphosate
Authors: Altop Emine , Nedim Doğan Mehmet
Published: April 2023

Conyza species are considered one of the most aggressive weeds in the Aegean and Mediterranean regions of Turkey in terms of their invasive character and their ability to spread to agricultural and nonagricultural areas, including citrus orchards and vineyards. This study was conducted to determine the distribution of Conyza species in citrus orchards and vineyards in these regions and the efficacy of glyphosate when used at different growth stages. The majority of citrus fields and nearly half of the vineyard fields of Turkey were visited in 2015. Due to their similar appearance, the identification of Conyza species at the early stages of growth cannot straightforward; therefore, the species C. canadensis, C. bonariensis, and C. sumatrensis were identified by using PCR and DNA sequence analysis. A total of 252 citrus orchards (131) and vineyards (121) were included in the field survey conducted in the Aegean and Mediterranean regions, and 203 Conyza species were collected. The molecular data revealed that C. bonariensis was the most common Conyza species in nearly half of the citrus orchards, followed by C. canadensis at 33%. C. canadensis was the most dominant Conyza species in more than half of the vineyards, while C. bonariensis and C. sumatrensis were found in 36 and 13 vineyards, respectively. Sequence information of Conyza species was submitted to NCBI with GenBank accession numbers (Conyza (Erigeron) canadensis accession number: OM302550.1, C. bonarensis accession number: OM302551.1, C. sumatrensis accession number: OM302548.1). Glyphosate was more effective when it was applied at the earlier rosette stages for both susceptible and resistant biotypes. Therefore, late treatments could be the main reason for glyphosate having low efficacy against non-resistant populations of Conyza spp.

Keywords: Citrus orchard, DNA sequence analysis, Glyphosate, Horseweed, Vineyard
Effect of autoclaving-time treatment on physicochemical, antioxidant properties and shelf-life prediction of Indonesian instant cassava leaves porridge
Authors: Iwansyah Ade Chandra , Desnilasari Dewi , Solichah Enny , Agustina Wawan
Published: April 2023

This study investigated the effects of autoclaving-time treatment (0, 3, 5, and 7 minutes) on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of Indonesian instant cassava porridge or rowe luwa. The shelf-life prediction of rowe luwa porridge also was determined. The rowe luwa porridge contained nutrition, such as moisture content (4.41%), fat (7.69%), protein (11.77%), carbohydrates (67.15%), energy (384.89 kcal), zinc (2.73 mg/100g), calcium (174.48 mg/100 g), and iron (2.9 mg/100 g). Furthermore, rowe luwa has a complete composition of essential amino acids the body needs. The rehydration time and pH of rowe luwa porridge showed the highest value on autoclaving for 3 minutes (AU3) and decreased with increasing autoclaving time (p < 0.05). The rehydration time was in line with the solubility and WAI values. The rowe luwa porridge with three minutes autoclave time treatment (AU3) also had the highest total phenolic contents (TP) and antioxidant activity (AOA), followed by AU0 > AU5> and AU7 (p < 0.05). Based on the FTIR spectra, the antioxidant of this instant cassava porridge might be

linked to phenolic chemicals. The shelf-life prediction of rowe luwa porridge with aluma packaging is 61 days or two months..

Keywords: autoclaving-time treatment; antioxidant; cassava leaves porridge; Moringa oleifera, shelf-life prediction
Stability and maturity indexes of organic fraction compost
Authors: Lamourou Habib , Karbout Nisaf , Zriba Zied , Zoghlami Inès Rahma
Published: April 2023

Composting is an environmentally friendly way to turn wastes into useful product (compost). This study aimed to monitor various chemical,physical, and biological parameters over the course of the co-composting of three organic compounds. In this context, 55 kg (55%) ofgreen waste (GW) were co-composted with 40 kg (40%) of poultry manure at 40 kg (40%) and 5 kg (5%) green waste biochar (GWB).The monitoring of this experiment continues until the final product is stable. According to several previous studies, it was generallyagreed that it was better to employ a combination of multiple tests to be sure that the compost has really reached a state of maturityand stability. During this study, a series of tests were used to determine the maturity and stability of co-composting organic wastes forsafe use. Tests used during this follow-up include the pile temperature, pile moisture, pH, total nitrogen, total carbon, C/N ratio, microbialactivity (CO2 emission), germination index, and a scanning electron microscopy. According to the results of tests carried out during thisexperiment, the compost had attained maturity on the 54th day from the beginning of the composting.
Private Equity Acquisition of Oncology Clinics in the US From 2003 to 2022
Authors: Tyan Kevin , Lam Miranda B. , Milligan Michael
Published: May 2023

This cross-sectional study examines private equity–backed acquisitions of medical and radiation oncology clinics in the US from 2003 to 2022 using financial databases and publicly available data.