bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Entwicklung einer Kultursensiblen Version des Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) in hocharabischer Sprache
Authors: Churbaji Dana , Lindheimer Nico , Schilz Laura , Böge Kerem , Abdelmagid Shaymaa , Rayes Diana , Hahn Eric , Bajbouj Malek , Karnouk Carine
Published: December 2019

Ziel der Studie Trotz des erheblichen Bedarfs nach einer schnellen und effizienten Diagnostik aufgrund von aktuellen humanitären Krisen in der arabischen Welt, steht bisher keine validierte, hocharabische Version des Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) für die Versorgungsforschung zur Verfügung. Das Ziel der vorliegenden Pilotstudie war es daher, eine Übersetzung und kultursensible Adaptation des MINI ins Hocharabische zur Verfügung zu stellen sowie erste Validierungsversuche in einer arabischsprachigen Geflüchtetenstichprobe vorzunehmen.Methodik An dem mehrstufigen Adaptationsprozess waren mehrere psychiatrisch-psychotherapeutische ExpertInnen beteiligt, die sowohl mit der westlichen als auch der arabischen Kultur vertraut sind. N = 20 arabischsprachige geflüchtete PatientInnen nahmen an der Pilotstudie teil, die an der Clearingstelle der Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin rekrutiert werden konnten. Für die Feststellung der Kriteriumsvalidität wurden Diagnosen von ExpertInnen, die gegenüber den MINI Diagnosen ‚verblindet’ waren und Screeninginstrumente für Depression (Patient Health Questionnaire 9, PHQ-9) und die posttraumatische Belastungsstörung (PTBS) (Harvard Trauma Questionnaire, HTQ) herangezogen.Ergebnisse Aufgrund der ausführlichen Dokumentation kann der Prozess der kulturellen Adaptation detailliert nachvollzogen werden. Kappa Werte zeigten keine Übereinstimmung der MINI Diagnosen mit den ExpertInnendiagnosen, jedoch konnten hohe Übereinstimmungen zwischen den MINI Diagnosen und dem PHQ-9 (κ = .69) und dem HTQ (κ = .68) festgestellt werden. Schlussfolgerungen Die Ergebnisse der Pilotstudie werden als erste Hinweise für die Validität der hocharabischen Übersetzung des MINI gewertet und bilden die Grundlage für weitere, ausführliche Validierungsstudien. Darüber hinaus zeigt diese Studie einen Modellprozess für die kulturelle Adaptation psychometrischer Instrumente auf.
Ethik in der Tierphysiotherapie
Authors: Springer Svenja
Published: December 2019

Die Tierphysiotherapie stellt zunehmend einen integralen Bestandteil innerhalb der tiermedizinischen Praxis dar, von dem nicht nur Haus- und Heimtiere nach operativen Eingriffen, sondern auch geriatrische Patienten, Sport- und Therapietiere profitieren. Hierbei agieren Tierphysiotherapeuten in einem hochkomplexen Tätigkeitsfeld. Die dabei beteiligten Akteure und die Vielfältigkeit an Aufgaben- und Einsatzbereichen fordern die tierphysiotherapeutisch Tätigen in ihrer professionellen Verantwortung: Welche Verantwortung tragen sie gegenüber ihren Patienten? Welche Verantwortung tragen sie gegenüber den Tierhaltern? Was ist tierphysiotherapeutisch machbar, und was davon wird aufgrund welcher Wertvorstellung für verantwortbar gehalten?
Degenerative Wirbelsäulenerkrankungen bei Pferd und Hund
Authors: Moffatt Sybil
Published: December 2019

Die Beurteilung und das Management von degenerativen Erkrankungen der Wirbelsäule ist aufgrund der geringen Korrelation zwischen radiologischen Befunden und klinischer Symptomatik sehr schwierig. Die Chiropraktik bietet diagnostische und therapeutische Möglichkeiten, die das Management dieser Patienten deutlich erleichtern können. Testen Sie Ihr Wissen mithilfe der Refresher-Fragen am Ende des Artikels.
Betreuung per Mail und Video – ein Experiment
Authors: Ferber-Busse Birgit
Published: December 2019

Nach vier Operationen im unteren Rücken trifft die Patientin auf die Physiotherapeutin Birgit Ferber-Busse. Per Mail und Videos begleitet Frau Ferber-Busse sie mit dem Ziel, eine normale Beweglichkeit des Rückens zu erreichen. Die Mischung aus Kontaktzeiten und online Betreuung führt trotz großer räumlicher Distanz dazu, dass die Patientin ihr Selbstmanagement verbessert.
Selbstmanagement in der muskuloskelettalen Therapie
Authors: Kemper Claudia
Published: December 2019

Selbstmanagement fördern – das ist selbstverständlich Teil der Physiotherapie. Aber wie gelingt das optimal? Welche Faktoren sollten dabei beachtet werden? Klar ist: Dem Patienten nur Wissen zu vermitteln reicht nicht aus, um ihn davon zu überzeugen, dass er selbst seine Gesundheit beeinflussen kann. Dafür braucht es einen umfassenden Ansatz, der auch die gesundheitsbezogenen Kontrollüberzeugungen des Patienten adressiert.
Tibetische Medizin
Authors: Maric Sonja
Published: December 2019

Als drittes großes asiatisches Medizinsystem repräsentiertdie Tibetische Medizin eineinzigartiges medizintheoretischesModell. Mit ihren universellen und zeitlosen Prinzipienhat siewertvolles als Ergänzung für die moderne Praxiszu bieten. Sie eröffnet viele praktisch umsetzbare,differenzierteTherapiemöglichkeiten vor allem bei funktionellen,psychosomatischen undchronischen Erkrankungen. WeitereStärken liegen in der Präventionsmedizin und im Bereichpsychischer Gesundheit.
One Step Away from Technology but One Step Towards Domain Experts—MDRBridge: A Template-Based ISO 11179-Compliant Metadata Processing Pipeline
Authors: Kock-Schoppenhauer Ann-Kristin , Kroll B. , Lambarki M. , Ulrich H. , Stahl-Toyota S. , Habermann J.K. , Duhm-Harbeck P. , Ingenerf J. , Lablans M.
Published: December 2019

Background Secondary use of routine medical data relies on a shared understanding of given information. This understanding is achieved through metadata and their interconnections, which can be stored in metadata repositories (MDRs). The necessity of an MDR is well understood, but the local work on metadata is a time-consuming and challenging process for domain experts.

Objective To support the identification, collection, and provision of metadata in a predefined structured manner to foster consolidation. A particular focus is placed on user acceptance.

Methods We propose a software pipeline MDRBridge as a practical intermediary for metadata capture and processing, based on MDRSheet, an ISO 11179–3 compliant template using popular spreadsheet software. It serves as a practical mediator for metadata acquisition and processing in a broader pipeline. Due to the different origins of the metadata, both manual entry and automatic extractions from application systems are supported. To enable the export of collected metadata into external MDRs, a mapping of ISO 11179 to Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) Operational Data Model (ODM) was developed.

Results MDRSheet is embedded in the processing pipeline MDRBridge and delivers metadata in the CDISC ODM format for further use in MDRs. This approach is used to interactively unify core datasets, import existing standard datasets, and automatically extract all defined data elements from source systems. The involvement of clinical domain experts improved significantly due to minimal changes within their usual work routine.

Conclusion A high degree of acceptance was achieved by adapting the working methods of clinical domain experts. The designed process is capable of transforming all relevant data elements according to the ISO 11179-3 format. MDRSheet is used as an intermediate format to present the information at a glance and to allow editing or supplementing by domain experts.
Magneto-optical light modulation using the VCMA effect in MgO/Co–Fe/Gd/Gd–Fe layers
Authors: Funabashi Nobuhiko , Higashida Ryo , Aoshima Ken-ichi , Machida Kenji
Published: December 2019

Voltage-controlled magnetic anisotropy (VCMA) effect of Co–Fe (0.4 nm)/Gd (0.2 nm)/GdxFe100−x multilayers with varying Gd–Fe thickness (5–10 nm) and composition (x = 20–24 at.%) was investigated. The magnetic anisotropy without voltage application drastically changed from in-plane to out of plane with an increase in Gd–Fe thickness or Gd concentration. The VCMA effect was observed in all samples, but the samples with small saturation field (or switching field) showed a clear VCMA effect. The magneto-optical light modulation of the Co–Fe (0.4 nm)/Gd (0.2 nm)/Gd24Fe76 (5 nm) was successfully manipulated via voltage application at ±1 V, in which the amplitude corresponds to 0.15 degrees of the Kerr rotation with a static magnetic field of 50 Oe.
Attributions of rich Raman modes and their temperature dependences in Mn4Nb2O9 single crystals
Authors: Chen Changzhao , Wang Qian , Chen Haiping , Cao Yiming , Li Zhe
Published: December 2019

It is an important task of single crystal Raman spectroscopy to identify the lattice vibration modes in terms of symmetry and further study the temperature-dependent behavior of various Raman modes. A4B2O9 (A = Co, Mn, Fe; B = Nb, Ta) type magnetodielectric or magnetoelectric materials represented by Mn4Nb2O9 not only have high structural anisotropy, but also have strong electron-phonon or spin-phonon coupling, which is very meaningful for the Raman scattering study. Here, we conduct the first investigation of the angle and temperature-dependent Raman scattering behaviors in highly crystalline Mn4Nb2O9 crystals with perfect a-cut. Polarization experiments show that most of the Raman peaks can be clearly identified as A1g and Eg vibration modes, showing a clear anisotropic structure. As the temperature increases from 83 K to 283 K, the Raman shifts of most Raman peaks of Mn4Nb2O9 exhibit a linear softening behavior with the temperature coefficient in the range of −0.010 cm−1 K−1 to −0.015 cm−1 K−1. No remarkable change of Raman shifts occurs at antiferromagnetic (AFM) transition nearby, indicating that the change of the ion position in the AFM transition has little effect on its Raman scattering behavior.
X-ray emission characteristics in magnetically driven plasma jet experiments on PTS facility
Authors: Xu Qiang , Zhou Shaotong , Wang Kun-lun , Zhang Siqun , Cai Hongchun , Ren Xiao , Liu Pan , Huang Xian bin , Zhao Li , Zou Wenkang
Published: December 2019

Jets are commonly observed astrophysical phenomena. To study the x-ray emission characteristics of jets, a series of radial foil Z-pinch experiments are carried out on the Primary Test Stand at the Institute of Fluid Physics, China Academy of Engineering Physics. In these experiments, x-ray emission ranging from the soft region (0.1–10 keV) to the hard region (10 keV–500 keV) is observed when the magnetic cavity breaks. The radiation flux of soft x-rays is measured by an x-ray diode and the dose rate of the hard x-rays by an Si-PIN detector. The experimental results indicate that the energy of the soft x-rays is several tens of kilojoules and that of the hard x-rays is ∼200 J. The radiation mechanism of the x-ray emission is briefly analyzed. This analysis indicates that the x-ray energy and the plasma kinetic energy come from the magnetic energy when the magnetic cavity breaks. The soft x-rays are thought to be produced by bremsstrahlung of thermal electrons (∼100 eV), and the hard x-rays by bremsstrahlung of super-hot electrons (∼mega-electron-volt). These results may be helpful to explain the x-ray emission by the jets from young stellar objects.
A tokamak pertinent analytic equilibrium with plasma flow of arbitrary direction
Authors: Kaltsas D. A. , Kuiroukidis A. , Throumoulopoulos G. N.
Published: December 2019

An analytic solution to a generalized Grad-Shafranov equation with flow of arbitrary direction is obtained upon adopting the generic linearizing ansatz for the free functions related to the poloidal current, the static pressure, and the electric field. Subsequently, a D-shaped tokamak pertinent equilibrium with sheared flow is constructed using the aforementioned solution.
Effect of processing delay on bifurcation delay in a network of slow-fast oscillators
Authors: Premraj D. , Suresh K. , Thamilmaran K.
Published: December 2019

Bifurcation delay or slow passage effect occurs in dynamical systems with slow-fast time-varying parameters. In this work, we report the impact of processing delay on bifurcation delay in a network of locally coupled slow-fast systems with self-feedback delay. We report that the network exhibits coexisting coherent (synchronized) and incoherent (desynchronized) states among the oscillators as a function of various parameters like self-feedback delay, processing delay, and amplitude of the external current. In particular, we show the decrease of the synchronized region (control of synchronization) for (i) a fixed value of processing delay with varying self-feedback delay and (ii) fixed self-feedback delay with increasing processing delay. In contrast, we observe the increase of the synchronized region (control of desynchronization) for fixed processing delay and self-feedback delay while varying the amplitude of the external current. Finally, we have also analyzed the effect of processing delay on bifurcation delay with the presence of noise and we report that the inhomogeneity in the additional noise does not affect the asymmetry in a bifurcation delay.
Thermal and pH responsive ZnO-based nanoparticles for efficient drug delivery
Authors: He Liang , Sun Xuming , Nan Xueyan , Wang Tong , Bai Pengli
Published: December 2019

In this paper, we reported a ZnO quantum dot (QD) based nano drug delivery system by surface modification of hydrophilic copolymer poly(methacrylate-co-N-isopropylacrylamide-co-polyethylene glycol methyl acrylate) (ZnO@PMNE) that was synthesized by the one step copolymerization method. The ZnO@PMNE nanoparticles (ZnO@PMNE NPs) have excellent stability and photoluminescence performance in water. Moreover, it is temperature responsive and biodegradable in an acid microenvironment. ZnO@PMNE NPs loaded with doxorubicin (DOX) will degrade to zinc ions (Zn2+) and DOX at an acidic tumor microenvironment. Moreover, the cytotoxicity of cancer cells was significantly increased because the ZnO QDs exhibited cytotoxicity postdissolution compared to normal cells, which will achieve a synergistic antitumor effect to improve the therapeutic index.
Dynamic mode decomposition analysis for Savonius wind turbine
Authors: Naderi Mohammad Hossein , Tahani Mojtaba , Esfahanian Vahid
Published: December 2019

Wind turbines have been used to harvest clean energy for many years. However, wind turbine simulation is extremely expensive as it requires a high computational cost. Consequently, many studies have proposed different methods to reduce the computational time of wind turbine simulation. Reduced Order Methods (ROMs) show their capability to predict the flow field in many cases but have not been applied to a Savonius wind turbine. This study is intended to utilize the Dynamic Mode Decomposition (DMD), one of the ROM models, for the first time to predict the wake of a Savonius wind turbine. In this regard, two types of predictions are conducted. First, the main variables of the flow field are calculated for interpolating the results from the numerical simulation. The results show a 52 percent reduction in the run time with a mean R2 equal to 0.95. Meanwhile, the time spent in the DMD method is negligible. Second, the first four cycles of a wind turbine are used for the prediction of the next four cycles. The findings for this case are also very accurate, and the DMD shows its ability to predict the wake of a Savonius wind turbine.
Researchers simultaneously model curing and spreading of thermosetting polymers
Authors: Mandel Savannah
Published: December 2019

Researchers examine the curing and spreading of soft elastomer Ecoflex 0050 and develop a multi-physics model that could optimize microgravity construction.
General orthonormal systems and absolute convergence
Authors: Tsagareishvili V. Sh.
Published: December 2019

We study problems of the absolute convergence of Fourier series of differentiable functions with respect to general orthonormal systems (ONS). We obtain results which show that under certain conditions on functions in the ONS, the Fourier series of an arbitrary function in a certain differentiability class is absolutely convergent. We finally note that our results cannot be improved.
Sobolev spaces of functions on a Hilbert space endowed with a translation-invariant measure and approximations of semigroups
Authors: Busovikov V. M. , Sakbaev V. Zh.
Published: December 2019

We study measures on a real separable Hilbert space

that are invariant under translations by arbitrary vectors in

. We define the Hilbert space

of complex-valued functions on

square-integrable with respect to some translation-invariant measure

. We determine the expectations of the operators of shift by random vectors whose distributions are given by semigroups (with respect to convolution) of Gaussian measures on

. We prove that these expectations form a semigroup of self-adjoint contractions on

. We obtain a criterion for the strong continuity of such semigroups and study the properties of their generators (which are self-adjoint generalizations of Laplace operators to the case of functions of infinite-dimensional arguments). We introduce analogues of Sobolev spaces and spaces of smooth functions and obtain conditions for the embedding and dense embedding of spaces of smooth functions in Sobolev spaces. We apply these function spaces to problems of approximating semigroups by the expectations of random processes and study properties of our generalizations of Laplace operators and their fractional powers.
On the topology of non-compact simply connected homogeneous manifolds
Authors: Gorbatsevich V. V.
Published: December 2019

We study the covariant bundles (Mostow bundles) for simply connected homogeneous manifolds, establish their relation to homogeneous bundles and consider classes of homogeneous manifolds for which the Mostow bundle is trivial (resp. non-trivial). We also give a classification of non-compact simply connected homogeneous manifolds of dimension not exceeding seven.
Displaying the cohomology of toric line bundles
Authors: Altmann K. , Ploog D.
Published: December 2019

There is a standard approach to calculate the cohomology of torus-invariant sheaves

on a toric variety via the simplicial cohomology of the associated subsets

of the space

of 1-parameter subgroups of the torus. For a line bundle

represented by a formal difference

of polyhedra in the character space

, [1] contains a simpler formula for the cohomology of

, replacing

by the set-theoretic difference

. Here, we provide a short and direct proof of this formula.
Changes to teachers’ knowledge base
Authors: Shi Leimin , Chen Honglin
Published: December 2019

In China, since 2004, developing students’ overall communicative competence has become the central goal of the current College English Curriculum Requirements. However, this goal has yet to be addressed, particularly in regard to the teaching of writing. This paper examines whether and how changes in teachers’ knowledge base related to teaching writing may impact their students’ writing outcomes. Six experienced teachers were introduced to a SFL (Systemic Functional Linguistics)-informed genre approach and subsequently trialled this pedagogy in practice. Through pre- and post- workshop interviews and classroom observations, changes in teachers’ knowledge base were investigated. In each observed class, two writing samples produced by students were collected. The findings of changes in the teachers’ knowledge base were compared with possible changes emerging in their students’ writing products. The results of the comparison reveal that, corresponding to positive changes evidenced in the teachers’ knowledge base, the majority of the students made improvements in their writing products.
Discursive constructions of the viewing of a bathroom as a linguistic landscape in a shared home
Authors: Tran Tu , Starks Donna , Nicholas Howard
Published: December 2019

In the linguistic landscapes (LL) literature there is frequent mention of the viewing of public locales by
passers-by, owners, and tourists, who necessarily enter and exit locales in different ways, times, and conditions. This paper
extends our understanding of the viewing of LL by investigating the discursive constructions of the bathroom of a shared home
through the voices of its residents: six Vietnamese international students studying in Australia. When the residents of the home
were asked to reflect on their perceptions of language in this locale, the findings show that they attend to the inscriptions on
the artifacts, the linguistic activities that take place within the locale, or see no LL whatsoever because of the ways they
construct the locale. The findings suggest that linguists need to give more consideration to the types of linguistic activities
that occur in a locale in exploration of how individuals view their LL.
Plasma mEV levels in Ghanain malaria patients with low parasitaemia are higher than those of healthy controls, raising the potential for parasite markers in mEVs as diagnostic targets
Authors: Antwi‐Baffour Samuel , Malibha‐Pinchbeck Memory , Stratton Dan , Jorfi Samireh , Lange Sigrun , Inal Jameel
Published: December 2019

This study sought to measure medium‐sized extracellular vesicles (mEVs) in plasma, when patients have low Plasmodium falciparum early in infection. We aimed to define the relationship between plasma mEVs and: (i) parasitaemia, (ii) period from onset of malaria symptoms until seeking medical care (patient delay, PD), (iii) age and (iv) gender. In this cross‐sectional study, n = 434 patients were analysed and Nanosight Tracking Analysis (NTA) used to quantify mEVs (vesicles of 150–500 nm diameter, isolated at 15,000 × g, β‐tubulin‐positive and staining for annexin V, but weak or negative for CD81). Overall plasma mEV levels (1.69 × 1010 mEVs mL−1) were 2.3‐fold higher than for uninfected controls (0.51 × 1010 mEVs mL−1). Divided into four age groups, we found a bimodal distribution with 2.5‐ and 2.1‐fold higher mEVs in infected children (<11 years old [yo]) (median:2.11 × 1010 mEVs mL−1) and the elderly (>45 yo) (median:1.92 × 1010 mEVs mL−1), respectively, compared to uninfected controls; parasite density varied similarly with age groups. There was a positive association between mEVs and parasite density (r = 0.587, p < 0.0001) and mEVs were strongly associated with PD (r = 0.919, p < 0.0001), but gender had no effect on plasma mEV levels (p = 0.667). Parasite density was also exponentially related to patient delay. Gender (p = 0.667) had no effect on plasma mEV levels. During periods of low parasitaemia (PD = 72h), mEVs were 0.93‐fold greater than in uninfected controls. As 75% (49/65) of patients had low parasitaemia levels (20–500 parasites µL−1), close to the detection limits of microscopy of Giemsa‐stained thick blood films (5–150 parasites µL−1), mEV quantification by NTA could potentially have early diagnostic value, and raises the potential of Pf markers in mEVs as early diagnostic targets.
Study on electrical properties and structure optimization of side-gate nanoscale vacuum channel transistor
Authors: Ji Xu , Yutong Shi , Yongjiao Shi , Wenxin Yang , Qilong Wang , Xiaobing Zhang
Published: December 2019

In this paper, a nanoscale vacuum channel transistor (NVCT) with a side-gate structure is fabricated by standard electron beam lithography. The states of the proposed NVCTs could be effectively modulated by side-gate bias, exhibiting a drive current (>400 nA), low work voltage (<20 V) and high on/off current ratio (>103). Moreover, we further optimize the shapes of the electrodes, demonstrating that the electric performance is closely related to the structure parameters. The side-gate NVCT offers an alternative method to fulfill the on-chip vacuum devices with high integration.
Travelling chimera states in systems of phase oscillators with asymmetric nonlocal coupling
Authors: Omel’chenko O E
Published: December 2019

We study travelling chimera states in a ring of nonlocally coupled heterogeneous (with Lorentzian distribution of natural frequencies) phase oscillators. These states are coherence-incoherence patterns moving in the lateral direction because of the broken reflection symmetry of the coupling topology. To explain the results of direct numerical simulations we consider the continuum limit of the system. In this case travelling chimera states correspond to smooth travelling wave solutions of some integro-differential equation, called the Ott–Antonsen equation, which describes the long time coarse-grained dynamics of the oscillators. Using the Lyapunov–Schmidt reduction technique we suggest a numerical approach for the continuation of these travelling waves. Moreover, we perform their linear stability analysis and show that travelling chimera states can lose their stability via fold and Hopf bifurcations. Some of the Hopf bifurcations turn out to be supercritical resulting in the observation of modulated travelling chimera states.
The Use of Prebiotics and Probiotics in Fish Meal Processing
Authors: Hendalia E , Manin F , Adriani  , Dianti E P , Azizah A N
Published: December 2019

The use of prebiotics and probiotics in fish meal processing is an alternative method to produce fish meal without boiling, steaming and pressing process. Processing fish meal using prebiotics and probiotics does not produce waste and bad odor that potentially pollutes the environment. This study aims to evaluate physical, chemical and microbiological quality of fish meal processed using two types of prebiotic sources i.e. coconut meal (CM) and palm kernel meal (PKM) and three levels (0; 1 and 2%) of Probio_FM probiotics. The experiment was carried out using a factorial 2 x 3 in complete randomized design with four replications. The variables observed were physical characteristics (aroma, color and texture), microbiological characteristics (number of Lactobacillus spp. and Salmonella colonies), and chemical composition of fish meal (moisture content, crude protein, ether extact and gross energy). The results showed that fish meal processed using prebiotics with or without probiotics had a specific odor of fish meal, light brown color to dark brown, not greasy, not clumping and not indicating physical changes and rancidity after four months of storage. The use of prebiotics combined with Probio_FM produces fish meal free of Salmonella, containing 1010 cfu/g of Lactobacillus spp.; 43, 77 to 45, 81% crude protein; 8, 16 to 11, 35% ether extract; and 4354 to 4529 kcal/kg Gross Energy. It was concluded that the use of coconut meal or palm kernel meal with or without Probio_FM could be applied to produce fish meal as a source of protein as well as source of energy and probiotics, however the combination of prebiotics and probiotics would be better for inhibiting Salmonella growth.
Study on the Profile of Capsanthin-Capsurobin Synthase (Ccs) Gene responsible for Carotenoid Synthesis in Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) Mutants G1M6 M2 Generation
Authors: Laras Arumingtyas Estri , Fuadati A Z , Dwinianti E F
Published: December 2019

The Capsanthin-capsorubin synthase (Ccs) is one of the enzymes that play a role in carotenoid pigment bio-synthesis. Mutations in the Ccs gene cause the formation of yellow or orange fruit colour instead of red. This study aims to analyze the genetic profile of the Ccs gene and its effect on the carotenoid content of the chili pepper mutant G1M6 M2generation. The profile of the Ccs gene was analyzed using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) continued with sequencing methods.The carotenoid content was measured from chili fruit harvested at 35 and 65 days after planting. Comparison of the partial sequence of Ccs gene of the mutants and the Capsicum annuum var. Landrace, showed a substitution of adenine into guanine in the 124 bp nucleotide base sequence and the cytosine nucleotide substitution to thymine in the 556 bp nucleotide base sequence. However there was no difference between the Ccs gene sequence of the chili pepper G1M6/13, G1M6/7, G1M6/8 compared to the control plant (G1K1). The consistency showed by these sequence did not reflect the carotenoid content. Carotenoid content in the three mutant plants varied compared to control plants. The G1M6/8 mutant had higher carotenoid content, while the G1M6/13 mutant had a lower carotenoid content compared to the control plant. Since there was no differences on the partial sequence of the Ccs gene observed, the deviation of carotenoid content between mutant and control plants maybe governed by other part of the gene.
Understanding the Characteristic of Roosting Sites of Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus Linnaeus, 1766) in Baluran National Park
Authors: Suhadi  , Dharmawan Agus , Prasila Utami Etis , Retnaningtyas Riri
Published: December 2019

National park is a means of establishing natural resource conservation efforts, as well as the protection of ecological elements and the buffer system of life developed as a research activity and nature tourism.Characterized with the savanna, Baluran National Park hold the suitable habitat for many species including green peafowl whose global population is decreasing. This research aims to characterize the types and map the distribution of trees that become the roosting sites of green peafowl and initiated by a habitat survey which is continued by mapping the trees with the signs of green peafowl occupation such as droppings or molted feathers and characterizing the roosting sites by measuring as well as identifying the trees. The results showed that the green peafowls form association with Cervus timorensis Blainville according to the traces found on the indicated roosting sites and that there are as many as 33 trees of different species namely Acacia leucophloea Willd, Azadirachta indica A Juss, Tamarindus indica L, and Ziziphus mauritiana Lam that are preferred by green peafowl to be their roosting sites. The diameter of the trees is in average is 2 m, with the height of 14 m, the average number of strata 4, as well as the canopy area of 221, 81 m2.
The Potential of Ethnozoology in Traditional Treatment of Bada Ethnic in Lore Lindu Biosphere Reserve in Central Sulawesi
Authors: Yuniati E , Indriyani S , Batoro J , Purwanto Y
Published: December 2019

The relationship between humans and animals has existed since the past. Animals as a natural resource that plays a role in human life. The bada ethnic community that occupies the Bada valley in Lore Lindu biosphere reserve is an indigenous community called To Bada / Tampo Bada which has a local wisdom and acts as a strategy for life activities. One form of local wisdom is traditional medicine. This study aims to inventory and find out perceptions of bada ethnic conceptions about using animals in traditional medicine. This explorative study used semi-structure interview and in-depth interviews with open-ended interview techniques. Based on the results of this study there were 13 species consisting of 5 classes and 10 tribes of animals used as traditional medicine. There are 8 types of diseases that can be treated, namely asthma, liver, heartburn, eczema, itching allergy when cold, ageless, strong / massage oil. Utilization of body parts used includes the entire body, meat, liver, bile, and fat. The use of animals as medicine must be sustainable in order to stabilize the population in nature. The identification of species used as traditional medicines is important in conservation efforts.
Morphology and fruit quality characters of Pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr) cv. Queen on three sites planting: freshwater peat, brackish peat and alluvial soil
Authors: Rosmaina  , Almaktsur MA , Elfianis R , Oksana  , Zulfahmi
Published: December 2019

The growth and fruit quality of the crop is strongly influenced by the environment in which it grows. The purpose of this study was to observe the growth and fruit quality of pineapple (Ananas comusus L. Merr) cv. Queen that cultivated in the three different ecosystems. Pineapple cv. Queen was planted in three different ecosystems, namely in freshwater peatlands, brackish water peatlands and Alluvial soils in Riau province. Morphology and fruit quality characters of pineapple were evaluated at each ecosystem. The result of this study displayed that pineapple cultivated in freshwater peatland having fruit weight (1540.64 g), fruit length (19.80 cm), sucker number (4.94 pieces), slip number (3.16 pieces), total dissolve content (14.19°Brix), titratable acidity (TA) (0.51%), and water content (85.94%) higher than others site. Morphology and fruit quality characters of pineapple that cultivated in brackish water peatlands and alluvial soils were not significantly different. Our finding of this study that pineapple grows well on three soil types and is adaptive in peatland so that pineapple can be selected as an alternative crop to be developed in the peatland in the future.
Habitat Characteristic of Taxus sumatrana (Miquel) de Laub in The Kerinci Seblat National Park
Authors: Kalima Titi , Susilo Adi
Published: December 2019

Sumatran yew (Taxus sumatrana) tree contain taxane diterpenoid, an effective anti-cancer drug. Taxus population in the world is declining due to overexploitation. Study on habitat characteristic of T. sumatrana was conducted in Kerinci Seblat National Park. Twenty four Plots of 20 x 20 m were laid purposively in the habitat of T. Sumatrana to determine the structure and composition of the vegetation. At each plot data on the physical component such as land slope, air temperature and humidity were also measured. Soil samples were taken around T. sumatrana trees at 4 different depths i.e. 0-10 cm, 10-20 cm, 20-40 cm, and 40-60 cm and brought to a soil laboratory for physical and chemical properties analysis. The result showed that T. sumatrana occupied a middle canopy stratum and the trees were easily found, however at sapling level was rare and the seedling level was not present at the plots. T. sumatrana commonly grows to clump at a steep slope, high humidity, and cold temperature. The soil at the habitat of T. sumatrana is porous and fertile.
Species composition of spiny lobsters caught at the South Sea of Pacitan of East Java, Indonesia
Authors: Setyanto Arief , Setyowati W , Soemarno  , Wiadnya D G R , Prayogo C
Published: December 2019

Indonesia is the largest archipelagic state with mixture oceanography lead to bio geographical diversity. Information of the distribution of marine organisms is necessary for their management. The national fisheries management authority of the Republic of Indonesian has set East Java Province in 2 management areas, namely WPPNRI 712 in the North (Java Sea) and WPPNRI 573 in the South (Indian Ocean). Pacitan regency lies at the South Sea of East Java and known as one regency with the highest lobster production in the region. One of the priority fishery groups in the management is a lobster fishery. Lobster is known as a fishery commodity with a very high economic, social and ecological value. This study aims to identify species composition of lobster caught in Pacitan’s waters. The study will be fundamental information for connectivity study of the lobster in the region. Data was based on lobster catch from local fisher. Data collection was carried out in Tamperan, Pacitan regency of East Java. Data analysis was performed using ANOVA test. There are six species lobster found. Dominant lobster species are Panulirushomarus (Pasir), followed by P. penicillatus (Batu), P. versicolor (Bambu), P. longipes (Batik), P. ornatus (Mutiara), and the least dominant is P. polyphagus (Pakistan).
Recycling the tailings as fertilizer
Authors: Byshov N , Bogdanchikov I , Bachurin A , Oleinik D , Martyshov A , Kacharmin A
Published: December 2019

The research aimed at resolving the issues of utilizing the tailings as fertilizer is presented. The aggregate for the machine utilization of after harvesting tailings as fertilizer is described. This machine is designed to work on straw, from which it selects plant material and grinds it while simultaneously treating with a process solution of agents. The solution accelerates the decomposition process, and then the machine evenly distributes fertilizer ready for use with the possibility of simultaneous incorporation into the soil (depending on the traction class of the tractor used). The introduction of the process solution is carried out by fine spraying through centrifugal nozzles mounted on the nozzle ramp behind the distribution flaps. Four biological agents for the preparation of a process solution accelerating the decomposition of the tailings are considered: Agrinos 1, Sternifag, Ekorost and BTU Biocomplex. The results regarding influence of the tested agents on the decomposition rate of after harvest residues are obtained. The unit proposed for recycling the tailings as fertilizer has passed operational tests during the experiment. The power reserve in terms of the volume of the technological tank was 3000 ± 20 m, which provides 4 driving strokes, with an average bout length about 700 meters for the Ryazan region. Thus, refueling of technological tank is carried out on one side of the field. Measuring the operating speed showed it was 6-8.5 km/h for different bout lengths and evenness of the field, the hourly output was 5-5.5 ha/h.
Analyzing the stress state of a thin-walled cylindrical tank, depending on the design features
Authors: Antypas I , Dyachenko A , Sirotenko A , Partko S , Savostina T
Published: December 2019

The problem of the rational hole location on the surface of a thin-walled cylindrical gravity tank was studied in order to minimize the stresses around the concentrator. The studies were carried out for three cylindrical tanks with internal diameters of 250, 400 and 500 mm, respectively, with a height of 500 mm and a wall thickness of 20 mm. The diameter of the hole in the tank wall was varied as follows: 6, 10, 14, 18, 20, 23, 25, 30, 32, 36, 40, 45, and 50 mm. The holes were located on the lateral cylindrical surface of the tank, with the following variation of the location heights in relation to the total length of the cylinder element: 4/8, 3/8, 2/8, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32. As a result, it was determined that the increase of the internal diameter of a cylindrical tank increases the equivalent stress around the concentrator. Within some ranges, a change in the diameters of the hole does not actually affect the stress pattern. Using the holes of certain diameters can reduce the stresses around the concentrator.
Experimental studies of gasoline petroleum fractions
Authors: Chebotarev Mikhail , Kharchenko Pavel
Published: December 2019

The results of experimental studies of gasoline and petroleum fractions are discussed in the article, as well as their main physical and chemical properties, density and pressure of saturated vapors, liquid phase, two-phase region, critical region, and boundary curves. The article is recommended for agricultural specialists, researchers, teachers, graduate students, undergraduates, and students of agricultural universities in the field of “Agricultural Engineering”.
Optimization of energy costs for drying ferrocene-containing wastes of winemaking
Authors: Gerber J , Zavaly A , Gavrilov A , Olshevskaya A , Kiyan N
Published: December 2019

The paper is devoted to the study of the processes of heat and mass exchange, when drying ferrocene containing wastes of winemaking (FWW), and to the preparation of those wastes to be fed to dairy cattle. The goals of the article are: to determine the amount of energy costs for drying FWW that are necessary for calculating the net cost of feed additives, and to estimate the economic efficiency of the suggested technological and technical solutions; and also to justify and develop the methods for estimating quantitative parameters when removing liquid from the wastes of wine production. Moisture and heat exchange are studied in the “heat agent - drying object” system for convective and infrared drying. A combined method is proposed for drying winemaking waste, to substantiate the sequence of stages and parameters of the process, a graph-analytic model, that is dwelled on the basic principles of convective and infrared drying, is designed. Numerical calculations helped to obtain graphical dependences of the energy costs of the drying process on the air velocity in the drying chamber at different temperatures of the air (for convective and infrared). The model of drying in the form of comparative graphical dependences of the reduced value of the drying speed to the heat flux on the moisture content of the mass subjected to drying is presented. Given the above data, it is recommended to use combined two-phase drying: in the first phase, use infrared radiation, when in the second phase - convective way, in order to reduce the humidity of ferrocene containing winemaking wastes from initial moisture content of 80% to the required value of 18-20% with the further use as neutralizing additives in the feed of dairy cattle. It is also suggested to use the renewable energy sources for heating in order to cut the expenses in the phase of convective drying.
Creating doubled rice haploids with pyriculariosis resistant genes
Authors: Savenko Elena , Mukhina Zhanna , Glazyrina Valentina , Korotenko Tatyana , Garkusha Sergey
Published: December 2019

Combining classical selection methods with molecular marking and gamete cell technology, it is possible to obtain constant source material with pyriculariosis resistant genes in a short time, which will significantly reduce the time of the selection process. The aim of the study was to assess the responsiveness to culture of anthers in vitro of domestic selection rice samples with pyriculariosis resistant genes. Data are given on the callusogenic and regenerative ability of 10 rice genotypes with pyriculariosis resistant genes in anther culture in vitro. Calli with morphogenetic potential were obtained, and 540 genetically stable (homozygous) androgenic lines were rapidly created on the basis of selectively valuable samples of Russian selection that possess the specified characteristics and carry pyriculariosis resistant genes.
Comparative characteristics of varietal and blended flavored wines
Authors: Skorospelova Elena , Motovilov Oleg , Nitsievskaya Kseniya , Sherbinin Vyacheslav
Published: December 2019

The study is devoted to the improvement of the technology of fruit flavored wines. The paper presents the results of the physicochemical composition study of apple, pear and honeysuckle juices obtained from the raw materials of the Siberian assortment on suitability for the preparation of flavored wines. Samples of varietal (apple, pear, honeysuckle) and blended (apple-honeysuckle, pear-honeysuckle) flavored wines are prepared. A comparative assessment of product samples according to the physico-chemical composition and organoleptic properties of varietal and blended wine materials and wines was made. It is determined that blending apple and pear juice with a combination of honeysuckle one has a positive effect on the biochemical assessment of the drink. Thanks to this technology, obtained samples of blended wines are enriched with polyphenolic substances and vitamins. Aromatization was carried out by joint fermentation of juices with spicy aromatic raw materials, which ensures the enrichment of wines with biologically active substances. In the process of the physicochemical parameter analyzing, an increase in the values of the titrated acidity without deterioration of the finished product taste was noted. The obtained samples of blended wines are differed in organoleptic characteristics -the flavor is characterized by an original taste with honeysuckle notes and a pleasant aroma. Preparation of blended flavored wines by the proposed technology allows expanding the range of wine products.
Biologically active plant-based mixture for the prevention and complex treatment of bronchopulmonary pathology
Authors: Pozdniakova O , Kazakova M , Avstrievskikh A , Pozniakovskii V
Published: December 2019

The characteristics of the starting material and its active principles are given, which made it possible to scientifically substantiate the qualitative and quantitative composition of the prescription formula of a new specialized product. It is presented in the following biologically active additive form with directed functional properties, mg per one 0.6 g capsule: hydroxyl-cinnamic acids (kaftaric, chlorogenic, chicory), not less than 1.5; vitamin C – 60; rutine – 30; glycyrrhizic acid, not less than 2; zinc – 2.5; selenium – 0.0065. The hygienic quality of the developed product is shown, following regulated indicators of nutritional value defining its functional orientation are determined, mg/1 capsule: rutin – 30 (24-36); ascorbic acid – 60 (48-72); zinc – 2.5 (2.0 – 3.0); hydroxycinnamic acids, not less than 1.5; glycyrrhizic acid – 2.0. The regulated production parameters, which ensure the preservation of biologically active components of the formulation, are determined. The use of gelatin capsules allows combining prescription ingredients, protecting the contents from the effects of adverse factors, providing the necessary delivery speed to the target cell and localizing the action. Clinical trials of the effectiveness and functional properties of the developed product have been carried out by including it in the diet of children with acute respiratory diseases, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. The prescription of diet therapy provided an earlier return to normal life, cough and wheezing, swelling and hyperemia of the nasopharynx stopped faster. Research materials indicate the activation of immunity, increasing the body’s resistance to infection. The results obtained indicate the advisability of including the phytocomplex in the complex therapy of considered patients, and also using it as a prophylactic for weakened children.
Detecting Yersinia ruckeri on the death of carp (Cyprinus carpio) farmed in southern Russia
Authors: Kazarnikova A , Trishina A , Galeotti M , Manzano M , Abrosimova N , Ermakov A
Published: December 2019

Yersinia ruckeri was first discharged from carp brood fishes (Cyprinus carpio) farmed in ponds in southern Russia. The death of fish was observed at a temperature of 15°C in March-April 2015. Ten fish with clinical signs of the disease were taken for research. Water samples were taken for hydrochemical analysis. The research results indicated a high level of permanganate index (2.4–2.8 MAC), nitrite nitrogen (1.5–2 MAC), nitrate nitrogen (1.4–1.5 MAC), and a low oxygen content in the bottom layers (2.0 mg/dm3). A parasitological study of fish revealed an invasion by monogenes (Dactylogyrus extensus) and mollusks (Unio pinctorum). As a result of bacteriological studies, 62 isolates were discharged, 30 from water and 32 from fish. The determination of bacteria was carried out according to morphological and enzymatic properties. The biochemical characteristics of the Yersinia ruckeri strains made it possible to classify them as serotype 1. All Yersinia ruckeri strains were sensitive to ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol and resistant to furazolidone. MALDI TOF mass spectrometry and PCR were used for additional identification of bacteria. Serious pathological and histopathological changes in the fish tissues were not detected.
Water and biofuel application strategy for combustion process in thermal power plants
Authors: Ivanov Igor , Avlasenko Ilona , Avlasenko Lyudmila , Persiyanova Galina
Published: December 2019

The article provides an analysis of the use of biofuels and water-based fuels in thermal power plants. The problems of using these types of fuel and biofuel are identified, a new technical solution and water-synthetic fuel in the form of a water-fuel composition, which is patented as a water-containing composition and method for its preparation, are proposed. This composition can be used in various thermal engines and rocket installations. For various kinds of water-fuel composition, components had been calculated and designed for maximum cost efficiency. A feasibility study of one of the options of the use of water and fuel compositions for MAZ - 6601 engines shows the economic feasibility of the use of water and fuel compositions.