bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Safety of High-Dose Botulinum Toxin Type A Therapy for the Treatment of
Pediatric Spasticity
Authors: Goldstein Edward M.
Published: November 2020

This retrospective chart review examines the safety of high-dose (≥ 15
U/kg body weight or ≥ 800 total units) botulinum toxin type A (BOTOX,
Allergan Inc., Irvine, CA) in children and young adults with spasticity.
Ninety-four children weighing < 45 kg received a mean total dose of 334.1
U or 19.1 U/kg. Fourteen young adults weighing ≥ 45 kg received a mean total
dose of 927.3 U or 15.2 U/kg. Adverse events were reported by 3 of the 108
patients (2.8%) and included single instances of rash and enuresis. The only
serious adverse event consisted of mild, generalized botulism in a
13-year-old patient who received a 23 U/kg dose to the hamstrings and
gastrocnemius/soleus bilaterally. No serious adverse events were noted in
children weighing < 45 kg who received botulinum toxin type A doses of 15
to 22 U/kg of body weight or in young adults ≥ 45 kg who received total
doses of 800 to 1200 U in a single injection protocol. High-dose botulinum
toxin type A is safe for the treatment of spasticity in children and young
adults. ( J Child Neurol 2006;21:189—192;
Point Mutation tRNASer(UCN) in a Child With Hearing Loss and Myoclonus Epilepsy
Authors: Ramelli Gian Paolo , Gallati Sabina , Weis Joachim , Krähenbühl Stephan , Burgunder Jean-Marc
Published: November 2020

We report on a family with a 12-year-old boy who suffered from a maternally inherited syndrome characterized by a combination of sensorineural hearing loss, myoclonus epilepsy, ataxia, severe psychomotor retardation, short stature, and diabetes mellitus. First, he showed a muscular hypotonia with hearing loss; later, he developed a myoclonus epilepsy, growth failure, and severe psychomotor retardation. At the age of 10 years, he developed diabetes mellitus. After initiation of combined ubiquinone and vitamin C treatment, we observed a progression in psychomotor development. Lactate and pyruvate levels in blood and cerebrospinal fluid were normal. No ragged red fibers or ultrastructural abnormalities were seen in a skeletal muscle biopsy. Biochemical assays of respiratory chain complex activities revealed decreased activity of complexes I and IV. By sequence analysis of mitochondrial DNA encoding transfer ribonucleic acids (RNAs), a homoplasmic T to C substitution at nucleotide position 7512 was found affecting a highly conserved base pair in the tRNAser(UCN) acceptor stem. Asymptomatic family members of the maternal line were heteroplasmic for the mutation in blood samples. Analysis of mitochondrial DNA in patients with hearing loss and myoclonus epilepsy is recommended, even in the absence of laboratory findings. Therapeutically, ubiquinone and antioxidants can be beneficial. ( J Child Neurol 2006;21:253—255; DOI 10.2310/7010.2006.00047).
Effects of Anticonvulsant Therapy on Vitamin D Status in Children: Prospective Monitoring Study
Authors: Nicolaidou Polyxeni , Georgouli Helen , Kotsalis Haralambos , Matsinos Yiannis , Papadopoulou Anna , Fretzayas Andreas , Syriopoulou Vassiliki , Krikos Xenophon , Karantana Aglaia , Karpathios Themistoklis
Published: November 2020

Reports of hypovitaminosis D associated with anticonvulsant drugs in pediatric patients are conflicting. The effects of carbamazepine or sodium valproate on vitamin D status were evaluated prospectively in 51 ambulatory epileptic children who were followed during the first year of the study and in 25 and 6 children during the second and third year, respectively. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphorus levels were determined before and every 3 months during anticonvulsant therapy. Our subjects were grouped into four classes (0, 1, 2, and 3 consisted of the patients before and during the first, second, and third years of the treatment, respectively). The control group consisted of 80 healthy children. Comparisons between controls and patients of class 0 for the means for each season of all variables showed no significant differences. A decreasing trend in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D ( P < .03) and an increasing trend in serum parathyroid hormone ( P < .04) levels were noticed in all seasons from class 0 to class 3. Twenty-five patients (49%) acquired hypovitaminosis D during the study period. The effects of seasonality on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, parathyroid hormone, and calcium were noticed in our patients grouped in classes 0, 2 and 3, as well as in controls. Evidence is provided that carbamazepine or sodium valproate can cause hypovitaminosis D in children. ( J Child Neurol 2006; 21:205—209; DOI 10.2310/7010.2006.00050)
Deep Sedation With Propofol in Patients With Rett Syndrome
Authors: Tofil Nancy M. , Buckmaster Mark A. , Winkler Margaret K. , Callans Beth H. , Islam Monica P. , Percy Alan K.
Published: November 2020

Herein we present the largest retrospective case-control series of deep sedation in patients with Rett syndrome, including discussion of the unique aspects of Rett syndrome that make these patients at high risk of sedation. Twenty-one patients with Rett syndrome and 21 control patients who received propofol for deep sedation to facilitate lumbar puncture were compared. Patients with Rett syndrome required significantly less propofol than control patients when standardized for weight and the duration of the procedure ( P = .004). Seven of the 21 patients with Rett syndrome compared with none of the control patients experienced a serious adverse event, most of which were due to prolonged apnea ( P = .004). All adverse events were transient, and all patients returned to their baseline after the procedure was completed. Sedation of patients with Rett syndrome is associated with a relatively high rate of complications and should not be done without appropriate personnel available who recognize the risks of sedating this unique population. ( J Child Neurol 2006;21:210—213; DOI 10.2310/7010.2006.00051).
Short- and Long-Latency Contributions to Reciprocal Inhibition During Various Levels of Muscle Contraction of Individuals With Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Leonard Charles T. , Sandholdt Daniel Y. , McMillan James A. , Queen Susan
Published: November 2020

Deficits in reciprocal inhibition likely contribute to excessive antagonist muscle cocontraction during voluntary movements of individuals with cerebral palsy. This study examined neural contributions to reciprocal inhibition of the soleus motoneurons of individuals with spastic, diplegic cerebral palsy and nondisabled individuals during various levels of voluntary tibialis anterior contraction. A condition-test H-reflex paradigm examined short- and long-latency contributions to reciprocal inhibition of soleus neural pools during changing levels of voluntary tibialis anterior contraction. Electrically induced short- and long-latency inhibition was similar between healthy, neurologically intact control subjects and subjects with cerebral palsy during rest. With increasing levels of tibialis anterior contraction, control subjects experienced increasing levels of soleus motoneuron inhibition, especially of long-latency inhibitory responses. In contrast, there was no evidence of modulation of short- or long-latency inhibition with increasing levels of tibialis anterior contraction among subjects with cerebral palsy. Deficits in long-latency (presynaptic) inhibition appear to contribute prominently to voluntary movement impairment of individuals with cerebral palsy. ( J Child Neurol 2006;21:240—246).
Incident Type 2 Diabetes and Risk of Fracture: A Comparative Cohort Analysis Using U.K. Primary Care Records
Authors: Davie Gabrielle S. , Pal Kingshuk , Orton Elizabeth , Tyrrell Edward G. , Petersen Irene
Published: November 2020

OBJECTIVE

To estimate risk of fracture in men and women with recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes compared with individuals without diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

In this cohort study, we used routinely collected U.K. primary care data from The Health Improvement Network. In adults (>35 years) diagnosed with type 2 diabetes between 2004 and 2013, fractures sustained until 2019 were identified and compared with fractures sustained in individuals without diabetes. Multivariable models estimated time to first fracture following diagnosis of diabetes. Annual prevalence rates included at least one fracture in a given year.

RESULTS

Among 174,244 individuals with incident type 2 diabetes and 747,290 without diabetes, there was no increased risk of fracture among males with diabetes (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 0.97 [95% CI 0.94, 1.00]) and a small reduced risk among females (aHR 0.94 [95% CI 0.92, 0.96]). In those aged ≥85 years, those in the diabetes cohort were at significantly lower risk of incident fracture (males: aHR 0.85 [95% CI 0.71, 1.00]; females: aHR 0.85 [95% CI 0.78, 0.94]). For those in the most deprived areas, aHRs were 0.90 (95% CI 0.83, 0.98) for males and 0.91 (95% CI 0.85, 0.97) for females. Annual fracture prevalence rates, by sex, were similar for those with and without type 2 diabetes.

CONCLUSIONS

We found no evidence to suggest a higher risk of fracture following diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. After a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, individuals should be encouraged to make positive lifestyle changes, including undertaking weight-bearing physical activities that improve bone health.
ANSCOTIC (ANTI-SCOLIOSIS GYMNASTIC): EDUKASI PENCEGAHAN SKOLIOSIS DENGAN ENGLISH LEARNING PROGRAM
Authors: Aulia Fawantina Nisa , Raihani Siti , Wardana Candra Aditya , Pratiwi Novia Eka , Rahman Farid
Published: November 2020

ABSTRAKTujuan Mengetahui efektifitas anscotic dengan english learning program sebagai edukasi pencegahan skoliosis pada anak usia dini.Metode penelitian: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan subjek penelitian sejumlah sepuluh santri dalam rentang usia 6-10 tahun di pondok pesantren patisah surakarta. Subjek diberikan instruksi gerakan anscotic menggunakan bahasa inggris yang kemudian diikuti oleh seluruh subjek. Anscotic dilakukan sebanyak tiga kali dengan evaluasi pada akhir perlakuan.Hasil Subjek mengetahui cara-cara pencegahan skoliosis dan mampu menghafal berbagai macam kata dalam bahasa inggris melalui intruksi anscotic yang diberikan.Kesimpulan Anscotic (Anti-Scoliosis Gymnastic) dengan English Learning Program merupakan program yang tepat untuk mencegah scoliosis sekaligus metode pembelajaran bahasa Inggris yang menyenangkan.Kata Kunci Anscotic, Skoliosis, English Learning Program.
Hubungan Cerebral Palsy Spastik dengan Flexion Posture
Authors: Khadijah Siti , Naufal Adnan Faris
Published: November 2020

Latar Belakang; Reflek primitif berpengaruh terhadap voluntary movement dan postural. Tipe postural pada anak CP dibagi menjadi 2 yaitu tipe fleksi (flexion posture) dan ekstensi (extension posture). Adanya hipereksitasi saraf pada bagian kelompok otot fleksor menyebabkan postur CP spastik ke arah fleksi (flexion posture).Tujuan Penelitian; Untuk mengetahui hubungan CP spastik dengan flexion posture. Metode Penelitian; Penelitian ini menggunakan cross-sectional study yang dilakukan satu kali pada satu waktu dan tidak ada follow up. Subjek penelitian sebanyak 26 anak CP yang dilaksanakan di PNTC Tohudan, YPAC Surakarta, dan Klinik Intan Fisioterapi Anak Ngemplak. Hasil Penelitian; Hasil dari penelitian ini setelah diuji statistika diperoleh adanya hubungan CP spastik dengan flexion posture dengan nilai p=0.005 (p kurang dari 0.05). Kesimpulan; Terdapat hubungan antara klasifikasi CP spastik dengan flexion posture.   Kata kunci; Cerebral palsy, Reflek primitif, Flexion posture
Efektivitas Ultrasound Therapy Dan Auto Stretching Dengan Penambahan Neuromuscular Taping Terhadap Penurunan Nyeri Dan Peningkatan Luas Gerak Sendi Proximal Interphalangeal Pada Pasien Trigger Finger Di Rumah Sakit Muhammadiyah Palembang
Authors: Juliastuti Juliastuti , Alma Aisyah Dwi Ayu , Sarina Sarina
Published: November 2020

Trigger finger adalah kondisi yang menyerang tendon-tendon pada jari atau ibu jari, sehingga membatasi gerakan pada jari. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui seberapa signifikan efek penerapan modalitas fisioterapi berupa Ultrasound dan Auto Stretching dengan penambahan Neuromuscular Taping pada pasien trigger finger di Rumah Sakit Muhammadiyah Palembang. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Single-Case dengan desain A-B-A dengan ketentuan A1 adalah kondisi baseline awal sebelum diberi perlakuan, B adalah kondisi pemberian treatment, A2 adalah kondisi baseline pengulangan atau follow up setelah pemberian intervensi. Intervensi yang digunakan berupa modalitas Ultrasound therapy dan Auto Stretching dengan penambahan Neuromuscular Taping selama 1 minggu. Populasi penelitian ini adalah pasien poliklinik fisioterapi Rumah Sakit Muhammadiyah Palembang dengan diagnosa Trigger Finger. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara matching alocation karena pemilihan sampel dilakukan atas pertimbangan tertentu sesuai dengan kriteria yang ditetapkan berdasarkan variabel yang diteliti. Pada penelitian ini seluruh populasi menjadi sampel. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan statistik deskriptif yang sederhana dengan menggunakan grafik garis sebagai suatu gambaran dari pelaksanaan dan hasil eksperimen. Hasil penelitian didapatkan penurunan derajad nyeri gerak dengan Visual Analoque Scale (VAS) terhadap 5 (lima) subjek, pada baseline awal (intervensi Ultrasound therapy) rata-rata nilai VAS 6,46, pada fase treatment (penambahan NMT) rata-rata nilai VAS 5,07 dan pada fase baseline 2 atau fase follow up rata-rata nilai VAS 4,49, terdapat peningkatan LGS proximal interphalangeal, pada baseline awal (intervensi Ultrasound therapy) rata-rata nilai LGS proximal interphalangeal 25 derajat, pada fase treatment (penambahan NMT) rata-rata nilai LGS 29.1 derajat dan pada fase baseline 2 atau fase follow up rata-rata nilai LGS 31.9 derajat. Simpulan penelitian ini adanya perubahan nyeri dan lingkup gerak sendi pada baseline 1, treatment, dan baseline 2.
An investigation of the climate change impacts on the water resources in Iran
Authors:   Research Associate, Department of energy engineering and physics, Amirkabir university of technology (Tehran polytechnic), Norouzi Nima
Published: November 2020

Climate change may be defined as a change in the timing of weather conditions over a period of time. In this paper, relying on IPCC scenarios to investigate the effects of climate change on water resources.
The application of trindex to predict harmful algal bloomsin lake torment (Nova scotia, Canada)
Authors:   Dalhousie University, Hushchyna Kateryna , Quoc Vo Bao ,   Dalhousie University, Nguyen-Quang Tri ,   Dalhousie University
Published: November 2020

This paper introduces the Threshold Index (hereafter called TRINDEX) for the Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) prediction in lake Torment (Nova Scotia province, Canada). TRINDEX was suggested via the logarithmic transformation and then the thresholds of bloom pattern were established by the discrimination test named the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve (ROC). The cohort studies will be also presented to show how accurate the bloom prediction when using TRINDEX in comparing to the real observations.
Analysis of the environmental impact of construction by assessing the carbon footprint of buildings
Authors:   State Higher Education Institution «Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture», Shekhorkina Svitlana , Savytskyi Mykola ,   State Higher Education Institution «Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture», Yurchenko Yevhenii ,   State Higher Education Institution «Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture», Koval Olena ,   State Higher Education Institution «Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture»
Published: November 2020

The paper presents a methodology for carbon footprint assessment of buildings according to the current European standard. The analytical formulas are proposed to assess the carbon footprint through emissions calculation for the building life cycle including extraction, transportation, and processing of raw materials, construction and installation process, operation, maintenance, and repair, as well as liquidation and disposal. Beyond the life cycle boundaries, the possible benefits from recycling and reuse of building components and materials are considered.
Design para a transformação social
Authors: Falabella Ricaldoni Thaís , José Carpintero Rezende Edson
Published: November 2020

O sistema prisional brasileiro é repleto de problemáticas, como a superlotação, a violência, a falta de ensino e oportunidades para egressos, não atingindo a sua função social. Neste cenário, a Associação de Proteção e Assistência ao Condenado (APAC) desponta como um modelo alternativo de cumprimento penal humanizado. Embora a APAC tenha diversos avanços em comparação ao sistema prisional comum, ela ainda lida com diversas problemáticas derivadas de sua atividade fim e da vulnerabilidade social de seus apenados. Nota-se o potencial de atuação do design participativo nesse contexto por sua habilidade de gerar propostas criativas para minimizar problemas complexos, inclusive de cunho social, envolvendo a população atingida. Observa-se, também, a oportunidade de desenvolver um negócio social na APAC a fim de gerar renda para essa população vulnerável e apresentar meios de inserção social baseados no empreendedorismo e empoderamento. Assim, este artigo sintetiza uma pesquisa de mestrado, na qual foi desenvolvido um estudo de caso na unidade da APAC Santa Luzia – Minas Gerais – Brasil, focado na análise de como o design participativo pode colaborar para a transformação social por meio da elaboração de um negócio social. A pesquisa incluiu técnicas de coleta de dados qualitativos e oficinas de design participativo realizadas com os apenados nessa unidade, que perpassaram pela identificação de problemas e oportunidades, criação de possíveis soluções, prototipação e viabilização. Nessas oficinas foi elaborado um projeto de negócio social baseado na comercialização de sacolas com estampas criadas para sensibilizar o público sobre questões que envolvem o sistema prisional e a APAC. Os resultados dessa pesquisa mostram o potencial do design participativo de conduzir apenados a gerar negócios com potencial de sobrevivência no mercado e indicam que uma aplicação mais ampla do design, partindo de uma visão estratégica, pode contribuir para a transformação social.
A NEUROCOGNITIVE ANALYSIS OF IDIOSYNCRATIC SEMANTIC BORROWINGS IN THE DISCOURSE OF BILINGUAL ROMANIAN IMMIGRANTS IN SPAIN
Authors: BUZILĂ Paul
Published: November 2020

A neurocognitive Analysis of Idiosyncratic Semantic Borrowings in the Discourse of Bilingual Romanian Immigrants in Spain. In this paper we look at the semantic borrowings that spontaneously emerge in the oral discourse of bilingual Romanian immigrants who live in Spain, and we analyze them from a neurocognitive perspective. Also known as Relational Network Theory, this approach conceives language as an interconnected relational network composed of nodes and lines. Linguistic processing is a result of spreading activation through the network. We use this approach to explore the mechanisms underlying the oral production of semantic borrowings selected from corpora of Romanian spoken in Spain, and we model them, using the NeuroLab tool, in relational network terms. The network modeling shows that these hybrid forms emerge naturally from the properties of the system and can be explained in terms of shared parts of either phonological or semantic subnetworks involved in the production of analogous forms. It also delivers additional explanation to the proliferation of mixed meaning and sound induced semantic borrowings in the form of a higher pressure for rewiring coming from two different parts of the system.
REZUMAT. O analiză neurocognitivă a calcului semantic spontan în vorbirea imigranților români bilingvi din Spania. În această lucrare, ne ocupăm de cazurile de calc semantic care apar în mod spontan în vorbirea imigranților români din Spania și le analizăm dintr-o perspectivă neurocognitivă. Cunoscută și sub numele de Teoria Rețelelor Relaționale, abordarea neurocognitivă concepe limbajul ca pe o mare rețea relațională interconectată, compusă din linii și noduri. Procesarea lingvistică este rezultatul răspândirii activării prin rețea. Folosim această abordare pentru a explora mecanismele interne care stau la baza apariției unor cazuri de calc semantic, selectate din corpusuri de limbă română vorbită în Spania și le modelăm, cu ajutorul aplicației NeuroLab, sub forma rețelelor relaționale. Modelul de tip rețea arată că aceste forme hibride rezultă în mod natural din proprietățile sistemului și pot fi explicate prin faptul că rețelele distribuite implicate în producția formelor analoage au în comun anumite porțiuni ale rețelelor fonologice sau semantice. Modelul oferă de asemenea o explicație adițională proliferării formelor mixte bazate atât pe sens cât și pe forme fonologice similare, sub forma unei presiuni mai ridicate de a se forma noi legături în rețea sub influența a două regiuni diferite ale sistemului.
Cuvinte-cheie: Teoria Rețelelor Relaționale, calc semantic, română, spaniolă, rumañol, lingvistică neurocognitivă.
"GENÈSE 4, 4-5" : HISTOIRE D’UN BIAIS DE TRADUCTION
Authors: GAFTON Alexandru , CHIRILĂ Adina
Published: November 2020

Genesis 4, 4-5: The Story of a Translation Bias. However faithful it may appear, any translation develops under the interpretation that the translator applies to the source-text, biased by various elements present in the broad circumstance of that particular translating activity. In some cases, this fact alters, or adds a new layer of meaning to the original text. The present paper explores the case under Gen. 4, 4-5, where, by introducing a linguistic variation – namely δῶρον, ου, τό / θυσία, ας, ἡ (in καὶ ἐπὶ τοῖς δώροις, v. 4, and καὶ ἐπὶ ταῖς θυσίαις, v. 5) – instead of the monotony displayed by the Hebrew text – מִנְחָה [min·khä'] (in וְאֶל־מִנְחָתֽוֹ / Engl. ‘and to his offering’) –, the Greek Septuagint provides the reader with the possibility of condemning Cain before he commits the crime.
REZUMAT. Geneza 4, 4-5: Povestea unei traduceri părtinitoare. Oricât de fidelă ar părea, orice traducere se desfășoară sub autoritatea interpretării pe care traducătorul o aplică textului sursă, orientată de diferite elemente prezente în circumstanțele generale ale activității de traducere. În unele cazuri, acest fapt modifică sau adaugă un nou strat de semnificație textului original. Lucrarea de față explorează cazul de sub Gen. 4, 4-5, unde, prin introducerea unei variații lingvistice – și anume διρον, ος, τṣ / θισια, ας, în καὶ ἐπὶ τοῖς δροις, v. 4, și καὶ ἐπὶ ταῖς θισιαις, v. 5) – în locul monotoniei prezentate de textul ebraic – מִנְחָה [min·khä'] (în וְאֶל־מִנְחָתֽוֹ / Engl. ‘and to his offering’–, Septuaginta greacă oferă cititorului posibilitatea de a-l condamna pe Cain încă înainte ca acesta să comită crima.
Cuvinte-cheie: studii biblice, alterare textuală, teologie mozaică, traducere ebraică−greacă, exegeză biblică, traducere greacă−română.
SPRACHKONTAKTE DES PORTUGIESISCHEN IM SPÄTMITTELALTER UND IHRE AUSWIRKUNGEN AUF DAS ANREDESYSTEM
Authors: MERLAN Aurelia
Published: November 2020

Language Contact of Portuguese During the Late Middle Ages and Its Effect on the Portuguese System of Address Forms. Towards the end of the Middle Ages, various noun phrases for reverential address (like Vossa Mercê) appear in Portuguese and enter into competition with the pronoun vos, finally leading to a restructuring of the system of address forms. Regarding these noun phrases, the present article tries to determine to which degree their appearance may be explained by linguistic contact between Portuguese and Spanish/Italian. For that purpose, the article describes, in the first part, the nature and intensity of these contacts. The second part analyses the reverential noun phrases in three 15th century chronicles which contain (some of) the oldest documented cases of this new strategy of address.
REZUMAT. Contacte lingvistice ale limbii portugheze în Evul Mediu târziu şi efectele lor asupra sistemului adresării. Către sfârşitul Evului Mediu, îşi fac apariţia, în limba portugheză, diferite sintagme nominale de adresare reverenţioasă (precum Vossa Mercê), care încep să concureze pronumele vos, ducând ulterior la o restructurare a sistemului adresării. În legătura cu aceste sintagme, articolul de faţă încearcă să determine în ce măsură apariţia lor se explică prin contactul lingvistic al portughezei cu spaniola şi cu italiana. În acest scop, articolul informează, în prima parte, despre natura şi intensitatea acestor contacte. În partea a doua, sunt analizate sintagmele nominale de adresare reverenţioasă în trei cronici din sec. al XV-lea, care conţin (unele dintre) cele mai vechi atestări ale acestei noi strategii a adresării.
Cuvinte-cheie: sistemul adresării, adresarea indirectă, sintagme nominale de adresare reverenţioasă, contact lingvistic, portugheza preclasică.
Keratin Hydrolysates Extracted from Sheep Wool with Potential Use as Organic Fertilizer
Authors: Berechet Mariana Daniela , Simion Demetra , Stanca Maria , Alexe Cosmin-Andrei , Chelaru Ciprian , Rapa Maria
Published: November 2020

Keratin hydrolysates were obtained from sheep wool by alkaline hydrolysis at different concentrations of KOH (3%, 5% and 8%) and temperatures (75°C, 85°C, 95°C and 99°C) of the reaction medium. The protein content of the keratin extracts was between 65.54% and 87.10%. Particle measurements showed a decrease in particle size with the increase of concentration and temperature of the reaction medium. The ATR-FTIR spectra revealed specific bands to proteins and sulfur originated from keratin amino acids. The keratin hydrolysate type KerK895 was further investigated as organic fertilizer for two types of wheat seeds. The results showed that the use of 5% KerK895 led to the increase of the wheat stems lengths by 10.7% for Mirastar wheat and 18.3% for Tamino wheat, respectively, compared to control sample. Keratin hydrolysates are promising biopolymers as organic fertilizers in agriculture applications.
Understanding the needs of rural preceptors from groups underrepresented in medicine
Authors: Sutton Erica , Howard Angelita , Goodman Ashaki
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Introduction

Community preceptors are essential in providing sufficient training opportunities for health professional students.  Recently, focus has been given to the recruitment of community preceptors from groups underrepresented in medicine (UiM) for their contibutions in training a diverse and culturally competent workforce.  The overall goal of this study is to review data collected from UiM preceptors and potential preceptors for unique beliefs or values that reveal their motivation for teaching. We hypothesize that community preceptors from groups underrepresented in medicine hold beliefs reflective of high levels of altruism and service.

Methods

This is a retrospective study of interview data collected from UiM community preceptors for developing clinical education experiences.  We sought to uniquely understand the needs of these preceptors in order to develop our recruitment strategy.  Each participant agreed to a structured interview and gave or denied permission to have the interview recorded.  In the structured interview, community physicians were asked to answer questions about their motivation to precept medical and physician assistant students.  They were further asked about their desired compensation, reservations about teaching, and interest in participating in curricular development.

Results

We interviewed 12 community providers- 11 physicians and one advanced practice nurse. Participants were from a broad range of specialties: Obstetrics/Gynecology (3), Surgery (3), Psychiatry (3), Family Medicine (1), Pediatrics (1), Emergency Medicine (1).  Of the providers interviewed, 10 were from groups underrepresented in medicine.  All 10 of the UiM participants were physicians.  All participants completed the structured interview.  The answers provided in the interview were able to be grouped into themes reflecting a recurring set of beliefs and motivations.

Conclusions

UiM preceptors hold values reflective of altruism and a willingness to serve in the creation of the future workforce.  We have found UiM preceptors possess a strong desire for training as educators.  Further, UiM preceptors are incentivized by financial compensation and willing to commit their personal time to advising the medical school.
Informe anual de actividades septiembre2019-agosto 2020
Authors: Zottele Aníbal Carlos
Published: November 2020

El Centro de Estudios China-Veracruz (Cechiver) de la Universidad Veracruzana (UV) ubicado en la Unidad de Servicios Bibliotecarios y de Información (USBI) de la ciudad de Xalapa, Ver., ha sido distinguido con la ampliación de su dependencia con una nueva oficina ubicada en la Facultad de Contaduría en el Campus Veracruz-Boca del Río, inaugurada en 2019 por el doctor Alfonso Gerardo Pérez Morales, vicerrector de la región.Nuestra entidad, creada por resolución del Consejo Universitario General el 23 de septiembre de 2008, se ha dedicado a las actividades de investigación, a la transmisión social de los productos de ese cometido, al fortalecimiento del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, y al desarrollo de las tareas de internacionalización de la UV articulando vínculos y cooperación científica y docente, con instituciones de la región Asia-Pacífico y especialmente con China.Cechiver ofrece tres programas educativos: Maestría en Economía y Sociedad de China y América Latina, el Diplomado Virtual sobre Cultura y Negocios en China y el Diplomado  Negocios entre China y México que se ha dictado en trece oportunidades en diferentes sedes del país asiático, destacando las ciudades de Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghái, Changzhou, Chongqing, Tianjin y Baoting.Nuestro Centro edita la Revista Orientando Temas de Asia Oriental, Sociedad, Cultura y Economía, que este 2020 cumple diez años de su primera publicación de frecuencia semestral.A continuación se presenta el informe de actividades septiembre 2019-agosto 2020 en atención a la Misión, Visión, Valores, Objetivos y Funciones que el Honorable Consejo Universitario estableció con motivo de la creación de Cechiver y a los tres ejes, sus programas estratégicos y líneas de acción, que guían el Programa de Trabajo Estratégico 2017-2021. Pertenencia y pertinencia.
La reacción conservadora. Algunas preguntas teóricas en torno al debate sobre el plural del español y la aparición de la “e” como práctica de lenguaje inclusivo en Argentina
Authors: Cardelli Marina
Published: November 2020

Por primera vez en la historia, el 13 de Junio de 2018 se debatió en la Cámara de Diputados2 de la República Argentina el proyecto de Ley de Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo, luego de siete años consecutivos de ser presentado por la Campaña Nacional por el Derecho al Aborto Legal Seguro y Gratuito3 y convocó a un millón de personas en la puerta del Congreso Nacional. Ese fenómeno trajo consigo el uso masivo del pañuelo verde (insignia de laCampaña Nacional), convertido en un emblema nacional de la lucha feminista y actualmente en expansión en el resto de los países de América Latina. Los estudiantes secundarios fueron uno de los sectores más activos en todas esas luchas y empezaron a visibilizar en los grandes medios de comunicación una práctica de lenguaje inclusivo que ya tenía bastante tiempo al interior de los ámbitos feministas: el uso de “e” como morfema del masculino inclusivo, en remplazo de “o”.
Interpréter Mai 68
Authors: Ferry Luc
Published: November 2020

Je dois d'abord confesser le caractère partiel et sans doute fort subjectif des quelques remarques qui vont suivre. Il ne s'agit pas là d'une simple précaution rhétorique mais bien du sentiment très réel de l'extraordinaire complexité du mouvement de Mai et, plus encore peutêtre, des enjeux théoriques, politiques et affectifs qui traversent les multiples tentatives d'interprétation qui ont commencé d'apparaître dès la fin du printemps 68. J'ai eu l'occasion de faire récemment encore l'expérience des passions que continuent de susciter les débats autour de Mai et j'aimerais formuler le souhait que l'on accepte, ne fût-ce qu'à titre d'hypothèse méthodique permettant le dialogue, que les controverses intellectuelles ne sont pas nécessairement la continuation des rapports de force dans la théorie.
Print Media Coverage of Environmental Issues in the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Ecolinguistic Analysis
Authors: Mohamed Mlilesss , Larouz Mohammed
Published: November 2020

The coverage of environmental issues is of great importance to Moroccan newspapers, namely As-Sabah, Al-Akhbar, and Al-Massae. The present study explores the frequency of articles that covered environmental issues and investigated the newspapersâ€™ professionalism in writing environmental reports on manâ€™s environmental setting violations. The Research was accomplished through the framework of ecolinguistics to categorize and analyze all environmental stories that extended from March to July 2020. The sums of 308 issues of the three newspapers were manually checked to identify the issues reported about environmental problems. The findings revealed that environmental coverage by the three newspapers was feeble. Precisely, only 73 newspaper issues pertaining to the three newspapers contained at least one environmental title. Practically, identified environmental articles were manually searched and treated based on a keyword selection such as environment, forest, animals, water, pollution, air, irrigation, deforestation, and overgrazing, among other words. In total, the final sum of environmental articles published by the three newspapers during the COVID-19 period were 92 articles (1.8%) over 4922 total articles published by 73 issues. The role of print media is determinant in covering environmental topics to maintain the public informed about the protection of environmental resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, this role is far from being achieved given the feeble interest devoted to environmental issues and the way through which the newspapers have produced environmentally based stories. To remedy this situation, some recommendations are afforded to improve the writing of environmental reports in line with ecolinguistics principles and environmental journalism ethics.Â
Rancang Bangun Real Count E-voting Menggunakan Mikrokontroler
Authors: Frastika Fitri Inge , Derisma
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this research is to implement an embeded system in a form of a device that can provide e-voting services and a realcount process that can quickly accumulate votes. With this device, it is expected to be a solution to conventional elections that are still prone to fraud, wasteful costs, and inefficient.

This device applies NFC technology. Voter’s idcard is used as an identifier, the UID of voter’s idcard is read by the NFC reader and the verification process is running. Voters are entitled to vote if the voters' idcard number is verified and registered in the database. Here the voter will be allowed to proceed for choosing their preferred candidate from the pushbuttons. This device is expected to be saved huge cost by using pushbuttons instead of ballot papers.

This device uses the SIM808 module as a data communication medium to send http packages containing uid and vote values to the webserver, to be further matched in a table in the database. When voters vote, the uid of the voter is stored in the results table in the following database with the value of the vote, and if an idcard with the same uid votes again, then the latest vote values will not be store. This method prevents duplication which often happens in conventional voting system. After whole voting ends, the final result is displayed on a web page in a graphical view for the satisfaction of voters. Voting and counting has become much faster and easier as the system doesn't really require counting personnel, therefore there has been a substantial reduction in the number of remuneration that is paid to them. This result menu can only be accessed after the specified time.
Interrelation between personal traits and coping strategies of the young Internet workers
Authors: Zaitsev Dmitriy Viktorovich , Selivanova Yuliya Viktorovna
Published: November 2020

This article proves the results of the original research of psychological aspects of Internet employment of the youth. The subject of this study is interrelation between personal traits and coping strategies of the young Internet workers. Research methodology is based on perception of Internet work as a virtual remote labor activity, in the context of the Internet space, via its resources, and directly affecting the psycho-emotional and psychophysiological state of the employees. Methodological framework contains Ways of Coping Questionnaire by R. Lazarus, Failure Avoidance Motivation by T. Ehlers, Method of Diagnostics of Personal Creativity by E. Tunik, and EPQ methodology by G. Eysenck. The research involved 104 respondents. The novelty of the conducted psychological research consists in acquisition of the fundamentally new empirical results on specificity of personal traits of the young Internet employees that are important for the Russian and foreign science. The main conclusion lies in establishment of correlations between the scales: “Positive Revaluation” and “Extraversion”, “Confrontational Coping” and “Complexity” (of the activity. It is empirically proven that majority of young Internet employees are extraverts, with relative mental stability, of choleric and sanguine temperament, average motivation towards avoiding failures, and low proneness to conflict. Practical implementation of the obtained results increases the effectiveness of screening procedures and psychological support in the area of Internet employment.
Impression management of buzzer in social media twitter
Authors: Suryandari Nikmah , Lutviana Vivi
Published: November 2020

This study aimed to find out the Impression Management of buzzers on Twitter social media. The methodology in this research was qualitative net-nography in which data were collected through online observation and interviews as well as literature studies. The subject of the research was the buzzers, and the object was the buzzer impression management, while the location of the research was on Twitter social media. The results of this study provided an overview of how buzzers did impression management on social media twitter. We found that the buzzers did impression management through message content, using other terms replace ‘buzzer’, emphasising the truth of message content, using social media accounts as self-identity, and reviewing products and events as a form of impression management.
Simulacra in women’s majelis taklim based on Jean Baudrillard’s perspective
Authors: Srinarwati Dwi Retnani , Pratiwi Pinky Saptandari Endang , Arimbi Diah Ariani
Published: November 2020

This research aimed to discover the meaning of the Majelis Taklim for upper-middle-class worshipers and how simulacra-simulation and hyperreality processes occur in the Salafi Majelis Taklim. This research was a qualitative descriptive study which explored data through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The data was analysed by Miles and Huberman’s analysis through three related sub-processes, namely data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. Jean Baudrillard’s simulation-simulacra theory was used as the primary research framework. The results of data analysis revealed that (1) Majelis Taklim became a mean of hijrah for the members. The hijrah referred here is the conversion from non-Salafi to a Salafi movement. It is an ideology that Muslims must return to the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Apostles to become more religious, increase social piety, and stay away from restrictions (usury, photos, polytheistic acts, etc.). (2) With media’s support, Majelis Taklim became a simulacrum for the simulation process, which ultimately led to hyperreality, especially signs consumption practices (fashion, worship groups). (3) Hyperreality occurred in religious life.
A Molecular Dynamics Study on the Mechanism of Adsorption of Phenol and P-Nitrophenol on Kaolinite Surface
Authors: Khan Danish , Kuntail Jyoti , Sinha Indrajit
Published: November 2020

Herein, we investigate the adsorption of two organic pollutants, phenol and p-nitrophenol (PNP) in dilute aqueous solution conditions on kaolinite (001) surface through classical molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The present investigation addresses both adsorption isotherms and mechanistic issues. MD simulations at different solute concentrations generated density profiles and, thereby, adsorption isotherms. The data generated for phenol adsorption fitted both Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models equally well. Alternatively, PNP adsorption data on the kaolinite surface followed the Langmuir model better. Overall, phenol exhibits higher adsorption capacity on kaolinite than PNP. These results confirm to the experimental observations made by earlier publications in the literature. Radial distribution functions (RDF) between various atom types on the adsorbent and molecules in the solution phase point towards a hydrogen bond dominated interaction mechanisms for organic pollutants.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL IN SOUTHERN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Sufiyan Ibrahim
Published: November 2020

Solid waste comprises all specks of dirt discarded which are unwanted be human as well as harmful to our environment. There is a rapid increase in the generation and disposal of solid waste such as refuse, garbages, dry leaves, old irons aluminum and many more. The southern Kaduna is a region with rapid growth in population. The rise in the per capita income of the individual increases the rate of their consumption. The rate of population growth also escalates the disposal of solid waste. The human health is in danger of communicable diseases, air and waterborne diseases because of the reckless disposal of solid waste in Southern Kaduna; (Sanga, Jemaa and Kaura Local Government area). The public sector participation is low which increases refuse dumpsite that affects the environment. The blockage of the street by the heap of refuse, the bad smile or odour, the groundwater contamination and spoil soil structure and it affluent. The use of statistical methods of correlation analysis proves that there is a significant relationship between public participation and waste dumping in the study area. About 330 samples of respondents were taken and the result of 0.97 correlation of weekly waste disposal, 0.96 correlation of monthly disposal and 0.98 correlation coefficient of annual solid waste disposal waste was obtained.
EFFICACY OF VARIETY AND MUSTARD CROP RESIDUES ON WEED MANAGEMENT AND CROP PERFORMANCE OF TRANSPLANT AMAN RICE
Authors: Al-Nomun Md. Abdullah- , Uddin Md. Romij , Hasan Ahmed Khairul , Rahman Md. Sohanur , Kaisar Nahid , Uddin Fakhar
Published: November 2020

Weed infestation in rice field is always subject to agro ecological condition and growing seasons. Weeds cause major yield losses in crops and also reduce their quality. An experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh to investigate the efficacy of mustard crop residues on weed management and crop performance of transplant aman rice. The experiment consisted of three cultivars and five different levels of mustard crop residues. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Weed population, weed dry weight and percent inhibition of weed were significantly influenced by mustard crop residues and cultivar. The maximum weed growth was noticed with the cultivar BRRI dhan34 and the minimum was found in the cultivar BRRI dhan49. The grain yield and other yield contributing characters produced by BRRI dhan49 was the highest among the studied varieties. The highest percent inhibition of 73.36, 78.82, 71.90, 76.83 and 81.53 found in Pani kachu, Chechra, Pani shapla, Shama and Sabuj nakful, respectively with the application of mustard crop residues at 3.0 t ha-1 + one hand weeding. It can be concluded that BRRI dhan49 and mustard crop residues showed potentiality to inhibit weed growth and it has a significant effect on the yield of transplant aman rice. Therefore, mustard crop residues could be recommended to use as an alternative tool for weed management.
EXTRACTION OF ESSENTIAL OILS FROM TAMARIND LEAVES AND SEED USING MICROWAVE EXTRACTION
Authors: Zawawi Mohammad N. A. Abdullah , Dabwa Ahmed H. A. , Hassan Lili S.
Published: November 2020

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) belongs to the family Leguminosae. It is commonly growing in tropical and subtropical regions now and is one of the most important plant resources as cuisine materials. Antioxidative activity of tamarind seeds was investigated. An ethanol extract prepared from the seed coat contained antioxidative activity as measured by the thiocyanate and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) method. Essential oils are highly odorous droplets found in minimal quantities in the flowers, stems, leaves, roots and barks of aromatic plants. They are not recognized as true oils as the vegetable oils, but highly fluid and volatile. Experts recognize an essential oil by its aroma and test the oil characteristics such as vaporization and crystallization point using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). DSC has emerged as a powerful experimental technique for determining thermodynamic properties of biomacromolecules. Volatile components of tamarind leaves and seed locally grown will be isolated by Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE). The presence of essential oil as the volatile components will be investigated to determine whether this method is effective or not to extract the oil from tamarind leaves and seed. The parameters that will be measured are the time for the oil droplets formation and the optimum temperature for the extraction of oil. At the end of the extraction, amber color oil was obtained. Results showed that the time for the oil droplets formation increasing with the increasing weight of sample for both tamarind leaves and seed samples. The optimum temperature for the extraction obtained was 125ºC with the yield of 1.2 mL of seed oil. The vaporization and crystallization point of oil are presented in the DSC curve and the specific heat capacity of the oil are calculated.
The Royal Society of Tasmania commemorates 175 years of service to Tasmania
Authors: Volkman JK
Published: November 2020

In 2018, The Royal Society of Tasmania commenced its celebration of 175 years of service to the people of Tasmania. As the culmination of these celebrations a special plaque was unveiled at the Argyle Street entrance to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery on 14 October 2019 by the Society’s Patron Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AC, Governor of Tasmania together with Professor Ross Large AO, President of The Royal Society of Tasmania and Ms Janet Carding, Director of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
Effects of Filling Material Roughness on Scattering from a Rectangular Groove
Authors: Bozorgi Mehdi
Published: November 2020

This study investigated the effects of filling material roughness on the H-polarized scattering signatures of a two-dimensional (2D) rectangular groove embedded on an infinite ground plane. Under the assumption of a weakly rough surface on the groove, simplifying suppositions can be used to estimate Green’s functions inside and outside the groove. Enforcing continuity in the tangential magnetic field on the rough surface enables the construction and resolution of a Fredholm’s integral equation with logarithmic singularity. The results were verified via two full-wave electromagnetic field simulations carried out using the finite element method and the method of moments. The findings showed that even a weakly rough surface, such as a polished exterior with weak residual roughness, can considerably affect and change 2D scattering patterns.