bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Transcending marine turtles: first report of hatching failure in eggs of Amazonian freshwater turtles with symptoms of the fungal emerging disease fusariosis
Authors: Carranco Ana Sofía , Gillingham Mark A.F. , Wilhelm Kerstin , Torres María de Lourdes , Sommer Simone , Romo David
Published: November 2021

In the last decades fungal pathogens are causing devastating population
declines across a broad range of taxa. A newly emerging fungal disease,
sea turtle egg fusariosis, caused by members of the Fusarium
solani species complex (FSSC), has been reported to be responsible for
hatching failure in sea turtles around the world. However, this has not
been reported in other non-marine turtle species. Herein we report high
hatching failure from eggs symptomatic of fusariosis in the
yellow-spotted Amazon river turtle ( Podocnemis unifilis),
inhabiting a pristine environment in the Ecuadorian Amazon. We assessed
hatching success from eggs symptomatic and asymptomatic of fusariosis (
n = 680 eggs), tested for Fusarium infection by PCR
amplifying the TEF-1α gene (n= 68 turtle internal egg swab samples) and
sequenced eight amplicons for screening of FSSC membership on an
Illumina Miseq. Hatchability was 72% for asymptomatic eggs, whilst only
8% of symptomatic eggs hatched. Eight percent of asymptomatic and 58%
of symptomatic eggs tested positive for Fusarium spp. and
sequencing revealed that nine sequence variants from three asymptomatic
and four symptomatic eggs corresponded to F. keratoplasticum, F.
solani and F. falciforme, the three major FSSC pathogens already
reported in sea turtle egg fusariosis. Our study therefore suggests that
observed hatching failure of eggs showing symptoms of fusariosis is at
least partially caused by Fusarium pathogens within FSSC in a
freshwater turtle. This report highlights that fusariosis is more
widespread among the Testudines order than previously reported and is
not limited to sea environments, which is of particular conservation
concern.
Early detection of laryngeal cleft in infants by novel technique of flexible endoscopy with sustained pharyngeal inflation
Authors: Soong Wen-Jue , Yang Chia-Feng , Tsao Pei-Chen , Sung Yi-Hung , Soong Yen-Hui
Published: November 2021

Objective: Report a novel technique of flexible endoscopy (FE) with
noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and sustained pharyngeal inflation
(FE-NIV-SPI) in assessing aeroesophageal tracts (AET) to facilitate
early detect laryngeal clefts (LC). Methods: Medical charts and FE
videos of the children who were diagnosed as LC in a tertiary care
hospital between 2000 and 2020 were retrospectively reviewed and
analyzed. FE-NIV-SPI technique was applied for all the reviewed
children. Results: Of all the FE videos reviewed, twelve infants with
laryngeal clefts were collected. This equates to a prevalence of 0.28%
in all the children underwent FE at our institution. Their mean age was
5.0 ± 4.9 month-old and the mean body weight was 4.7 ± 2.3 kg. Nine
(75%) infants were referred in without LC diagnosis, which was missed
by 11 prior bronchoscopy and 5 computer tomography exams. With
FE-NIV-SPI, the pharyngolaryngeal space could be pneumatically expanded
and allowed detailed assessment. All LC types and coexisted AET lesions
were visualized at the first FE-NIV-SPI examination with a mean time of
4.2 ± 0.9 minutes. They were eight type I, two type II and one type III.
Ten (83.3%) infants coexisted airway malacia. Conclusion: Routinely
using the FE-NIV-SPI technique can help detect the LC defect and
associated AET lesions at the first assessment.
Performance Measurement in Local Governments: An Analysis of Organizational Factors
Authors: Damayanti Vadira , Aswar Khoirul
Published: November 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of organizational factors, namely decision-making authority, organizational objectives and targets, incentives and technical knowledge on performance measurement. The research sample is the Regional Apparatus of the City of East Jakarta Administration's Head of Subdivision and Planning Staff. The sampling technique uses the census sampling method. The data analysis method uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using the Smart Partial Least Square application version 3.0. The findings reveal that technical knowledge has a considerable impact on performance measurement. Meanwhile, decision-making authority, organizational objectives and targets, and incentives have no significant effect on performance measurement. The findings of this study have implications for local governments to always maintain a code of ethics according to the standards for the preparation of LAKIP in order to realize effectiveness and efficiency so that government performance in the future can improve.
Metabolic and Metabo-Clinical Signatures of T2D, Obesity, Retinopathy and Dyslipidemia.
Authors: Yousri Noha A. , Suhre Karsten , Yassin Esraa , Al-Shakaki Alya , Robay Amal , Chidiac Omar , Hunt Steven C , Crystal Ronald G , Fakhro Khalid A.
Published: November 2021

Macro- and microvascular complications of type 2 diabetes (T2D),
obesity, and dyslipidemia share common metabolic pathways. Here, using a total
of 1,300 metabolites from 996 Qatari adults (57% with T2D) and 1,159 metabolites
from an independent cohort of 2,618 individuals from the Qatar BioBank (11%
with T2D), we identified 373 metabolites associated with T2D, obesity,
retinopathy, dyslipidemia and lipoprotein levels, 161 of which were novel. Novel
metabolites included phospholipids, sphingolipids, lysolipids, fatty acids,
dipeptides, and metabolites of the urea cycle and xanthine, steroid and glutathione
metabolism. The identified metabolites enrich pathways of oxidative stress,
lipotoxicity, glucotoxicity and proteolysis. Second, we identified 15 patterns we
defined as “metabo-clinical signatures.” These are clusters of T2D patients
that group together based on metabolite levels and reveal the same clustering
in two or more clinical variables (obesity, LDL, HDL, triglycerides,
retinopathy). These signatures revealed metabolic pathways associated with different
clinical patterns and identified patients with extreme (very high/low) clinical
variables associated with extreme metabolite levels in specific pathways. Among
our novel findings are the role of N-acetylmethionine in retinopathy in
conjunction with dyslipidemia and the possible roles of N-acetylvaline and pyroglutamine in association
with high cholesterol levels and kidney function.
Editorial
Authors: Santaella Lucia
Published: November 2021

Fake news, desinformação e pós-verdade tornaram-se palavras de ordem pelas preocupações que causam e pelos sistemas de alarme que fazem soar em função do fato de que não são meras palavras, mas designações que se reportam aos efeitos nocivos que provocam no comportamento humano e na sociedade como um todo. É enorme a profusão de textos que vêm sendo produzidos a respeito dos riscos desse fenômeno, uma profusão que tende a crescer, na medida mesma em que ainda não foram encontrados antídotos eficazes para se deter a febre da enganação e da mentira cujas consequências interferem em processos decisórios. [...].
VIABILITAS BENIH KEDELAI (Glycine max [L.] Merril) SEJALAN DENGAN PENYIMPANAN ALAMIAH DAN PENGUSANGAN CEPAT DENGAN ETANOL
Authors: Pramono Eko , Hadi M. Syamsoel , Kamal M.
Published: November 2021

Storing seeds always causes deterioration, mainly due to the long storage time and rapid aging treatment using ethanol. This study aimed to compare the viability of soybean seeds due to the natural storage period and due to accelerated aging with ethanol. The lot of Argomulyo soybean seeds was divided into five subloties. Sublot-1 was the soybean seeds given a natural storage under temperature of ± 26 ºC for 12 months. Sublot-2 was the soybean seeds given a natural storage under temperature of ± 18 ºC for 12 months. Sublot-3 was the soybean seeds applicated with the treatments of the absorption period 0-12 hours to ethanol solution of 8 % (LPLE8). Sublot-4 was soybean seeds applicated with the treatments of the exposure periods 0-180 minutes to saturated ethanol 96% vapour (LDUJE). Sublot-5 was soybean seeds applicated with the treatments of imbibition periods 0-24 hours prior to be exposured on saturated 96% ethanol vapour for 40 minutes (LIPPC).  The main variable observed was the percentage of normal seedlings (PKN). The rate of decline in the viability of soybean seeds during storage of 0-12 months under the storage room temperature of 26 C or 18 C respectively a) was greater than that treated with ethanol-8% absorption period of 0-12 hours, and b) did not differ from those treated with 96% 0-180 minutes ethanol saturated vapor treatment period and treated with 0-24 hour imbibition period before exposure to 96% ethanol saturated vapor for 40 minutes. Keywords: Aging, ethanol, normal seedling, seed viability, storage
APLIKASI KITOSAN UNTUK PENGENDALIAN PENYAKIT BUSUK BUAH KAKAO (Phytophthora megakarya L.)
Authors: Septiana Septiana , Dirmawati Suskandini Ratih , Evizal Rusdi
Published: November 2021

Research on the effect of chitosan concentration on the severity of cocoa pod rot in three different sizes of cocoa pods carried out at the smallholder cocoa plantations in Taman Endah Village, East Lampung Regency using local hybrid cocoa. Data analysis was using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and continued with Duncan's multiple range test at 5% level. The results showed that the severity of fruit rot at cocoa pod sprayed with copper oxide 56% and chitosan 0.6% was lower than the severity of fruit rot with application of chitosan 0.2%, 0.4%, and 0.8% and control..Keywords: application, chitosan, cocoa pod rot disease
PENGARUH JUMLAH TANAMAN INANG TERHADAP INFEKSI AKAR DAN PRODUKSI SPORA FUNGI MIKORIZA ARBUSKULAR
Authors: Rini Maria Viva
Published: November 2021

Fungi mikoriza arbuskular (FMA) hidup di akar tanaman dan memberikan banyak manfaat untuk tanaman inangnya. Salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi produksi spora FMA adalah pertumbuhan tanaman inang. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mencari jumlah tanaman inang yang sesuai untuk memproduksi FMA. Peneltian menggunakan rancangan perlakuan tunggal tidak terstruktur, yaitu jumlah tanaman inang yang terdiri dari 1 tanaman/pot (t1), 2 tananam/pot (t2), 3 tananaman/pot (t3), 4 tanaman/pot (t4), dan 5 tanaman/pot (t5).  Setiap perlakuan diulang sebanyak 4 kali. Rancangan percobaan mengguanakan rancangan acak kelompok. Kecambah tanaman jagung berumur 3 hari diinokulasi dengan 2 spora Glomus sp. isolat P-186-2. Kecambah kemudian ditanam di tengah-tengah pot berukuran 1100 ml yang telah diisi dengan campuran pasir sungai steril dan zeolite (1:1 =V:V). Kecambah jagung ditambahkan jika jumlah tanaman inang lebih dari satu. Tanaman dipelihara di rumah kaca selama 3 bulan setelah inokulasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semua perlakuan menghasilkan persen infeksi akar yang tidak bebeda dengan nilai infeksi >70%. Namun,  jumlah tanaman inang jagung 5 tanaman pot menghasilkan jumlah spora tertinggi dibandingkan dengan perlakuan lainnya.
PENGARUH FORMULASI BIOCHAR DAN LIMBAH KULIT KOPI TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT KOPI
Authors: Yelli Fitri , Hanisah Hanisah , Evizal Rusdi , Sugiatno Sugiatno
Published: November 2021

Coffee husk is the main waste of coffee bean production using a dry processing system. Coffee husk is returned to the coffee plantation as mulch, or used as a mixture for nursery media and for making bio-charcoal. This study aims to determine the effect of the formulation of biochar, coffee husk, and soil on the growth of Arabica coffee seedlings. The experiment used a randomized block design (RBD) consisting of 6 treatments with 4 replications. The treatments were the composition of the ratio of biochar: coffee husk: soil (v / v / v), namely: 0: 1: 2 (control, without biochar), 1: 1: 2, 1: 0: 2 (without coffee skin), 2: 1: 2, 1: 2: 2, and 1: 1: 1. The coffee husk biochar is made by a slow burning system in a stack. The results showed that: (1) The treatment of biochar composition, coffee husk and soil had an effect on the number of leaves, length x leaf width, crown dry weight, fresh weight quality index, and dry weight quality index; (2) biochar mixing treatment did not increase seedling growth. Mixing biochar with a composition of 1: 1: 2 reduces root growth; (3) the composition of biochar, coffee husk and soil 1: 1: 2 gave better seedling growth than the composition 0: 1: 2 (control without biochar) based on the quality index of fresh seedling and dry seedling.Keywords: Arabica, biochar, coffee husk, growth, seedling, quality indeces
Pengaruh Pemberian Dosis Pupuk NPK dan Jenis Pupuk Hayati terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Tanaman Bawang Merah (Allium ascalonicum L.)
Authors: Hendarto Kus , Widagdo Setyo , Ramadiana Sri , Meliana Fitria Sita
Published: November 2021

Shallots (Allium ascalonicum L.) is one of the leading vegetable commodities used as food seasoning and traditional medicine. This study aims to see the effect of providing various doses of NPK fertilizer and types of biological fertilizers on the growth and production of shallot plants. This study used a randomized block design (RAK) arranged in a factorial (4 x 2). The first factor is the NPK fertilizer dosage which consists of four levels, namely: N0= 0% (without NPK fertilizer), N1= 50% (25 g/m2), N2= 100% (50 g/m2), and N3= 150% (75 g/m2). The second factor is the type of biological fertilizer which consists of two levels, namely: H1= Grikulan plus fertilizer and H2= EM4. The results showed that the NPK fertilizer dosage treatment up to a dose of 75g/m2 gave the best results on plant growth and development, including the number of leaves, plant height, fresh tuber weight per plant, wind dry tuber weight per plant, and wind dry tuber weight per m2. The growth and development of shallot plants with the application of Grikulan biological fertilizers were better than those of EM4 biological fertilizers. Treatment of NPK fertilizer dosage of 150% or equivalent to 75 g / m2 supplemented with the application of Grikulan plus fertilizer results in higher production, namely the weight of dry tubers per m2 reaching 1674.33 g or equivalent to 11.72 tonnes/ha. Keywords : EM4, Grikulan plus, shallots,NPK, yield
Genetic Variability of Autochthonous Pear Varieties from Tuzla Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Salkić Besim , Salkić Ensar , Hercegovac Amela , Avdić Aldijana , Dorić Azra , Salkić Ahmed
Published: November 2021

Pear as a fruit species has a special place because of its quality characteristic. The fact that about 20,000 pear seedlings are considered to be sold annually in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which are autochthonous or spontaneously expanded varieties, also speaks in favor. The main goal of this research is to analyze the genetic variability of nine autochthonous pear varieties in Tuzla Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina to enable the conservation and expansion of existing genetic resources. The study included nine autochthonous pear varieties. Samples of young leaves were collected on the following localities: the town of Srebrenik, the town of Gradačac, the municipality of Čelić-Tuzla Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the spring 2019. To determine genetic diversity, 12 SSR (Simple Sequence Repeats) markers were genotyped. There were no cases of synonyms or homonyms in the analyzed set. Each of the nine tested varieties represents a unique genotype. Autochthonous pear cultivars analyzed in this paper represent an interesting genetic resource, with useful agronomic traits that can be used in future cultivation.
An Empirical Study on the Factors Affecting the Interest Rate Spread of Listed Conventional Commercial Banks of Bangladesh
Authors: Anjom Washeka
Published: November 2021

This paper aims to explore the factors affecting the interest rate spread of the listed conventional commercial banks of Bangladesh from 2011 to 2019. For this, banks' interest rate spread has been considered a dependent variable while bank-specific, industry-specific, and macroeconomic factors have been considered independent variables. Bank-specific factors are credit risk, bank size, operating cost, liquidity risk, net interest income, capital adequacy, return on equity. The bank industry-specific factor is market share, while macroeconomic factors are GDP and Inflation. Pooled Ordinary Linear Regression analysis and the random-effect method have been used to investigate the impact of the factors on interest rate spread. The results demonstrate that credit risk, operating costs, and liquidity risk positively impact interest rate spread. The asset size and GDP have both positive and negative relationships depending on the circumstances. In contrast, net interest income, capital adequacy, return on assets, and market share have a negative relationship. The study's findings will assist the regulatory body of the banks in developing strategies to maintain a satisfactory level of interest rate spread.
International Migrant Remittances and Saving from Thailand to Neighboring Countries
Authors: Sricharoen Thitiwan
Published: November 2021

Remittances are a vital source of income for poor migrant sending countries. The purpose of research is to identify the determinants of remittances of migrant workers in Thailand, that are, Cambodia, Myanmar and Lao migrants. Data collection of 511 migrant workers in central region of Thailand. Methodology uses probit regression analysis. Research results present that the migrants are classified into three groups, which are, first time migration (45.21%), second times migration (26.81%) and third or more times migration (27.98%). Determinants of remittance of Cambodia migrants are first time migration, be registered or documented migrant, single status, household size and number of migrating household members in Thailand. Remittance of Myanmar migrants rely on social assistance, be documented migrant, number of months visit home in the last two years, length of stay in Thailand and number of migrating household members in Thailand. For Lao migrants, remittances are influenced by saving, male status, Income, be documented migrant, household size, real estate owned, and burden of family.
Correlation of Facial, Dental and Oral Functions of Children with Microcephaly: Clinical Case Report
Authors: Souza Mayana Narde , Silva Dara Vitória Pereira Lopes , Reis Fernanda de Carvalho , Gonçalves Taylline das Mercês , Silva Maria Luiza Oliveira , Simões Francisco Xavier Coêlho Paranhos , Andrade Rita de Cássia Dias Viana , De Freitas Maria da Conceição Andrade
Published: November 2021

This paper discusses the orofacial manifestations of children diagnosed with severe microcephaly according to the World Health Organization. Microcephaly is a clinical condition made at or after birth that characterizes a significant reduction in head circumference, which may present craniofacial, neurological, and oral alterations as a result of this malformation. As skull growth is linked to facial growth, can patients with microcephaly have structural and functional impairments? Will these possible changes be expressed before skeletal maturity? These issues  are discussed through the presentation of two relevant clinical reports of children diagnosed with severe microcephaly with similar clinical  facial and occlusion patterns.. Studies along these lines should be conducted with a view to future attempts to minimize possible effects of this malformation on the craniofacial complex with preventive and interceptive therapeuticals in these individuals.
The Schrödinger Equation with Deng-Fan-Eckart Potential (DFEP): Nikiforov-Uvarov-Functional Analysis (NUFA) Method
Authors: Ettah E. B.
Published: November 2021

In this study, the radial part of the Schrödinger equation with the Deng-Fan-Eckart potential (DFEP) is solved analytically by employing the improved Greene and Aldrich approximation to bypass the centrifugal barrier and using the Nikiforov-Uvarov-Functional Analysis method (NUFA). The energy expression and wave function are obtained respectively. The numerical energy spectra for some diatomic molecules have been studied and compared with the findings of earlier studies and it has been found to be in good agreement. The NUFA method used in this study is easy and very less cumbersome compared to other methods that currently exist and it is recommended that researchers in this area adopt this method. The findings of this study will find direct applications in molecular physics.
The Relationships Between Stigma Toward Psychological Help Seeking, Self-Efficacy, Family Sense of Coherence and Social Support
Authors: ÇAMAŞ Gözde , YALÇIN İlhan
Published: November 2021

Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships university students' stigma levels toward psychological help seeking with self-efficacy, family sense of coherence, and social support.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study was carried out with 520 students in 2016-2017 academic year. The data used in this study was adopted from Demographic Information Form, Self-Stigma of Seeking Help Scale, Stigma Scale for Receiving Psychological Help, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Short Form of the Family Sense of Coherence Scale and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support.Findings: Predictive power of self-efficacy, family sense of coherence, and perceived social support on self-stigma and public stigma were analyzed by hierarchical regression analysis. As a result of hierarchical regression analysis where the self-stigma and public stigma toward psychological help seeking was taken as predicted variable, it was found that self-efficacy and family sense of coherence were the significant predictors of self-stigma and public stigma toward psychological help seeking. On the other hand, it was found that sub-dimensions of social support were no significant predictors of self-stigma and public stigma toward psychological help seeking.Highlights: When students have high self-efficacy, they may experience less self-stigma and public stigma. Support and psycho- educational groups can be arranged for students with low self-efficacy. Besides, family sense of coherence predicted university students' self-stigma and public stigma toward psychological help seeking levels. For individuals with a low family sense of coherence, psychological counselors can provide individual or group counseling.
Factors Influencing Online Shoppers to Shop at Marketplace or Website: A Qualitative Approach
Authors: Marzuki Syafeqah Nurul , Yasin Ida Md
Published: November 2021

The Internet allows people to purchase without visiting an actual store. Many retail businesses use electronic commerce (e-commerce) operations to make it easy to sell goods or services to consumers over the Internet. Research is carried out on the process of e-commerce adoption, in particular on business to consumer (B2C). In addition, the advent of digital information platforms that enable the consumer to consumer (C2C) changes the way service ecosystems generate value for digital transformation and produce value for it. This paper, therefore, explores online shopping aspects and understands the influence on online consumers shopping on the marketplace or website. Qualitative research shows the elements encouraging online buyers to shop on the marketplace or the website by analyzing data obtained through interviews with 15 participants. The findings of this study indicate the main factors influencing online shoppers to shop at marketplace or website are 1) online convenience, 2) affordability, 3) information quality, 4) evaluation for options, 5) promotions, 6) electronic word of mouth (e-WOM), 7) trusted and secure, and 8) value added service. Businesses can take advantage of the results to understand emerging markets deeper. This trend provides business managers with the basis to design consumer attraction approaches and increase the performance of online shopping services. The findings of this study can allow marketers to understand consumers' intents and develop long-term partnerships between businesses and consumers. The potential for internet purchasing, especially in emerging markets, is growing increasingly tempting. This analysis is consistent with online shopping trends.
Escalating rivalry between Algeria and Morocco closes the Maghreb-Europe pipeline
Authors:   Associate Senior Researcher, CIDOB, Ghilès Francis
Published: November 2021

With the price of gas, oil and coal climbing in the international markets, the Maghreb-Europe Gas Pipeline (MGE) closed on November 1st 2021, after a 25-year transit deal expired without renewal. Hopes were high, when it was inaugurated in 1996, that Algerian gas transiting through Morocco to the Iberian Peninsula would encourage joint ventures in chemicals and fertilisers and insert the Maghreb into the world economy. Today, the empty pipeline also speaks an EU unable to think strategically about a region which is important for its security because its member states are divided. The closure of the Maghreb-Europe pipeline will further encourage the economic decoupling of countries on the two shores of the Western Mediterranean.
Preparation technics and application of expanded graphite
Authors: Dong Yongli , Zhou Guojiang , Ding Huixian , Yuan Fulong
Published: November 2021

The research of application, preparation technics, structure and properties for expanded graphite were summarized, and their developing t rends w ere also expected in this paper. The preparation technics of low-temperature expansible graphite, non-sulfur expansible graphite and expanded graphite compound materials synthesized by chemical oxidation, electrochemistry, microwave, detonation or gaseous volatilization were introduced mostly. The investigation actuality and application foreground of expanded graphite materials were summarized and analyzed in their applied fields of airproof, flame retardant, lubricant, environment, catalysis, military affairs and medicine.
Effects of morphine on histamine release from two cell lines of canine mast cell tumor and on plasma histamine concentrations in dogs with cutaneous mast cell tumor
Authors: Curley Taylor L. , Thamm Douglas H. , Johnson Sam W. , Boscan Pedro
Published: November 2021

OBJECTIVE

To determine the effects of morphine on histamine release from 2 canine mast cell tumor (MCT) cell lines and on plasma histamine concentrations in dogs with cutaneous MCTs.

ANIMALS

10 dogs with cutaneous MCT and 10 dogs with soft tissue sarcoma (STS).

PROCEDURES

The study consisted of 2 phases. First, 2 canine MCT cell lines were exposed to 3 pharmacologically relevant morphine concentrations, and histamine concentrations were determined by an ELISA. Second, dogs with MCT or STS received 0.5 mg of morphine/kg, IM, before surgery for tumor excision. Clinical signs, respiratory rate, heart rate, arterial blood pressure, rectal temperature, and plasma histamine concentrations were recorded before and 5, 15, 30, and 60 minutes after morphine administration but prior to surgery. Data were compared by use of a 2-way ANOVA with the Sidak multiple comparisons test.

RESULTS

In the first phase, canine MCT cell lines did not release histamine when exposed to pharmacologically relevant morphine concentrations. In the second phase, no differences were noted for heart rate, arterial blood pressure, and rectal temperature between MCT and STS groups. Plasma histamine concentrations did not significantly differ over time within groups and between groups.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

No significant changes in histamine concentrations were noted for both in vitro and in vivo study phases, and no hemodynamic changes were noted for the in vivo study phase. These preliminary results suggested that morphine may be used safely in some dogs with MCT.
Anatomic characterization of the location of the esophageal ostium relative to the rima glottidis on CT in adult Labrador Retrievers
Authors: Lai Grace P. , Grimes Janet A. , Wallace Mandy L. , Schmiedt Chad W. , Savage Mason Y.
Published: November 2021

OBJECTIVE

To characterize the anatomic location of the esophageal ostium relative to the rima glottidis in adult Labrador Retrievers with the use of CT.

ANIMALS

98 CT scans of 75 adult Labrador Retrievers.

PROCEDURES

A search of the medical records database identified records of Labrador Retrievers that underwent CT of the head and neck between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2018. Evaluators, blinded to each other's results, reviewed CT images and measured esophageal area at the level of the rima glottidis. For each dog, the left esophageal percentage (LEP) was calculated as the esophageal area left of the rima glottidis midline divided by the overall esophageal area at that level. Variables (age, sex, patient position, intubation status, and maxillary support during CT) were evaluated for association with LEP. The CT images of dogs that had multiple scans were assessed for within-patient variance.

RESULTS

Mean LEP was 56.2 ± 18.1% for all dogs. Only right lateral recumbency was significantly associated with LEP, with a lower LEP for dogs positioned in right lateral recumbency (42.4 ± 12.7%), compared with left lateral (63.0 ± 7.4%) or sternal (57.3 ± 18.8%) recumbency. No association was detected between LEP and other variables assessed. Eleven dogs had multiple CT scans; within-patient variance for LEP was ± 26.6%.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Results indicated that, although most dogs had an LEP > 50%, the esophageal ostium was fairly centrally located in most dogs and may be more mobile than previously thought. Additional research is warranted to assess this mobility and whether the esophageal ostium location, relative to the larynx, affects the incidence of aspiration pneumonia in dogs undergoing surgical treatment for geriatric-onset laryngeal paralysis and polyneuropathy.
“Brown Bag Clinic”: A Pharmacist-led Approach to Reduce Heart Failure Hospital Readmission
Authors: Faraj Maggie N. , Piña Ileana L. , Garwood Candice
Published: November 2021

Objectives: Heart failure (HF) affects approximately 6 million in the United States and despite guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT), still more than 20% of patients are readmitted within 30 days.1,2 This study evaluated the impact of a “pharmacist-led HF Brown Bag Clinic” (BBC) on HF patient outcomes including readmissions and mortality.
Methods: This retrospective study, conducted at an academic medical center, included adult patients 18 to 89 years old with HF presenting to the BBC 7-14 days post HF hospitalization. Those failing to attend the BBC within 30 days of hospital discharge were in the control group. Our electronic medical records were used to capture patients’ baseline characteristics and describe pharmacists’ interventions. Thirty- and ninety-day post-discharge HF readmission and all-cause mortality were evaluated.
Results: A total of 32 patients met the inclusion criteria; 15 receiving intervention and 17 controls. A total of 18 HF hospital readmissions occurred, 4 (22%) readmissions in the intervention group and 14 (78%) in the control group (p= 0.06). Hospital readmissions within 30 days and 90 days were greater in the control group compared with the intervention group (18% vs. 7% and 41% vs. 21% respectively).
Conclusion: A pharmacist-led post-discharge clinic demonstrated numerically fewer HF hospital readmissions compared with a scheduled but “no show” control group.
PENGEMBANGAN INSTRUMEN Test of Scientific Literacy Skills (TOSLS) BERBASIS DARING PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPA UNTUK MENGUKUR LITERASI SAINS
Authors: Utami Arfiati Ulfa
Published: November 2021

Pentingnya mengukur literasi sains pada pembelajaran IPA merupakan salah satu capaian pembelajaran dalam menganalisis permasalahan dalam kehidupan nyata. Tujuan penelitian adalah mengembangkan instrumen penilaian Test of Scientific Literacy Skills (TOSLS) berbasis daring yang akurat digunakan sebagai salah satu bentuk inovasi instrumen pada pembelajaran IPA. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian pengembangan menggunakan model 4-D. Subjek uji coba yaitu siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Srono, Kabupaten Banyuwangi. Hasil penelitian yaitu (1) Terdapat 40 soal yang dapat dikatakan valid, (2) Nilai koefisien alpha menunjukkan bahwa nilai reliabilitas 0,8 yang berarti instrument dapat dikatakan baik dan reliable, (3) Hasil ujicoba diperoleh rata-rata dari indikator I dan II yaitu 62,84. Terdapat skor tertinggi yaitu 80,92 pada indikator mengidentifikasi argument saintifik yang tepat, dan terdapat skor terendah yaitu 40,91 pafa indikator membuat grafik data.
PENGEMBANGAN PANDUAN PRAKTIKUM KIMIA DASAR BERBASIS SALINGTEMAS UNTUK MAHASISWA S1 PENDIDIKAN IPA UNIVERSITAS BHINNEKA PGRI
Authors: Syafi'ah Rohmatus , Laili Alik Mustafidal , Wafa Muhamad Amrul
Published: November 2021

Matakuliah yang masuk ke dalam rumpun Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (IPA) salah satunya adalah matakuliah Kimia dasar . Salah satu cara untuk mengajarkan ilmu kimia secara utuh adalah melalui kegiatan praktikum. Hambatan dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan praktikum pada matakuliah praktikum kimia dasar di Universitas Bhinneka PGRI adalah belum tersedianya panduan praktikum. Pengembangan panduan praktikum kimia dasar berbasis Sains, Lingkungan, Teknologi, dan Masyarakat (SALINGTEMAS) ini adalah salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengatasi hambatan tersebut. Tujuan pengembangan panduan praktikum ini adalah untuk mengembangkan dan mendeskripsikan kelayakan produk pengembangan berupa panduan praktikum kimia dasar berbasis SALINGTEMAS. Ada empat tahapan dalam proses pengembangan modul ini yaitu pada tahap pertama menyusun kerangka panduan praktikum berdasarkan dari pengembangan alat, spesifikasi, dan standarnya; tahap kedua yaitu mencocokkan panduan praktikum yang sudah dikembangkan dengan kerangkanya; tahap ketiga yaitu meninjau dan memperbaiki panduan praktikum yang sudah dikembangkan; dan tahap keempat yaitu mengimplementasikan produk akhir dari panduan praktikum. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa panduan praktikum kimia dasar berbasis SALINGTEMAS yang telah dikembangkan memperoleh persentase uji kelayakan oleh ahli materi sebesar 88% dan ahli media sebesar 84%. Persentase rata-rata respon mahasiswa sebesar 84%. Artinya, panduan praktikum kimia dasar berbasis SALINGTEMAS layak digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA IPA ADOBE FLASH PADA PEMBELAJARAN KONTEKSTUAL SISWA KELAS VIII
Authors: Qusyairi Mahmud , Fajarianingtyas Dyah Ayu , Herowati Herowati
Published: November 2021

Tujuan penelitian untuk menilai kelayakan media pembelajaran IPA menggunakan adobe flash memuat pembelajaran kontekstual dan respon guru dan siswa. Rancangan penelitian ini R&D tipe ADDIE yaitu analyze, design, development, implementation, dan evaluation. Data penelitian diambil dari kelayakan produk dan  respon serta hasil belajar. Data kelayakan dari hasil kelayakan produk. Data respon diperoleh dari hasil angket. Hasil belajar dari pre dan post siswa. Hasil peneltian menunjukkan bahwa kelayakan media pembelajaran kontekstual menggunakan adobe flash memperoleh 86,59% (sangat layak). Respon guru dan siswa memperoleh persentase skor 99,60% (sangat baik). Hasil belajar siswa mengarah pada nilai positif.
Ketogenic diet therapy map of Turkey
Authors: Serdaroğlu Ayşe , Arhan Ebru Petek , Familyyok GivenYOK
Published: November 2021

Background. Although the ketogenic diet (KD) is a well-established non-pharmacologic treatment for intractable epilepsy in pediatric patients, it is still perceived as theoretical information contained within textbooks rather than implementation in daily clinical practice. The aim of the present study was to primarily determine KD implementation frequency in daily clinical practice, the number of pediatric patients with intractable epilepsy, the conditions that hindered or facilitated KD implementation, and to provide a roadmap to improve patient outcomes.
Methods. A total of 27 pediatric neurologists, who were experienced in intractable epileptic pediatric patients and the implementation of KDs, responded to a 24-question survey. The survey was structured to outline patient selection criteria for KDs, prevalent treatment approaches in daily clinical practice for intractable epilepsy, level of physician awareness and impediments in KD implementation.
Results. Intractable epilepsy was diagnosed predominantly in children within the 7 to 12-year age group (44%). KD implementation was hindered mainly by lack of an adequate number of personnel (53.8%), lack of a dietitian (52%), inadequate training of patients (24%), and inadequate experience of healthcare professionals (23.1%). Lack of guidance in treatment, physician`s hesitations due to probable problems, inadequate time spent for each patient, lack of awareness for KD therapy, and loss of appetite in these patients were also emphasized by the participants (each 16.7%). Additional drawbacks were non-appealing taste (76.9%), need for continuous supervision (76.9%), and low patient motivation (73.1%). The treatment failure causes for KDs were ranked as imprecise cooking of recipes (94%), inadequate family support (92.3%), inadequate consumption of meals (73%), incorrect indication (53.9%), and inefficiency of KD despite correct application (42.3%).
Conclusion. The panoramic view of KDs in Turkey indicates that a National Guideline would increase both physician awareness level for KD, and the rate of structured therapy implementation in pediatric patients, who suffer from inadequate treatment.
Evaluation of red meat allergy patients and review of the literature
Authors: Kutluğ Şeyhan , Hancıoğlu Gonca , Karadağ-Kökçü Şefika İlknur , Sancak Recep , Öztürk Fadıl
Published: November 2021

Background. It was reported that prevalence of red meat allergy in children was higher in our country than in western populations. However, the diagnosis of these patients is often delayed. The aim of the study was to present the clinical and laboratory characteristics of our red meat allergy patients.
Methods. The data were collected retrospectively from the files of children with red meat allergy. Also, 6 adults with red meat allergies were recorded in the families of the children. Patients with symptoms associated with red meat allergy and sensitive to beef or mutton in prick-to-prick tests were recorded.
Results. The median age of the 43 patients was 12 years (2-37), and 51% were male. Most of the patients were children (n=37, 86%). The median age was 10 years in children (2-17), and 54% were male. All of the children had dermatologic manifestations, 51% had respiratory symptoms, and 64% had anaphylaxis upon exposure to red meat. The anaphylaxis history was not associated with demographic, clinical and laboratory data. A total of 63% children had additional allergic diseases, and 75% of them were sensitive to both mutton and beef in prickto- prick tests. The median total IgE level of the children was 327 (20-3550) IU/mL, median eosinophil count was 210/mm < sup > 3 < /sup > (40-990) and mean vitamin D was 13.1 ± 1.2 mcg/L (n=27). Anaphylaxis occurred in 3 of 9 patients who received the open oral food challenge (OFC) test. After OFC, 3 patients continued to eat red meat without issues, and 1 patient was recommended to eat alternatives to red meat.
Conclusions. Clinical and laboratory findings were heterogeneous in children with red meat allergy. Anaphylaxis risk seems to be higher than other food allergies. OFC test is more helpful in both diagnosis and alternative red meat selection compared to laboratory findings.
An Application of Data Mining Algorithms for Analyzing Psychological Researches
Authors: Ali Manar A. , Mustafa Tareef K.
Published: November 2021

Computer science has evolved to become the basis for evolution and entered into all areas of life where the use of computer has been developed in all scientific, military, commercial and health institutions. In addition, it has been applied in residential and industrial projects due to the high capacity and ability to achieve goals in a shorter time and less effort. In this research, the computer, its branches, and algorithms will be invested in the psychological field. In general, in psychological fields, a questionnaire model is created according to the requirements of the research topic. The model contains many questions that are answered by the individuals of the sample space chosen by the researcher. Often, these questions are long and tedious, and some questions are repeated and not useful. In this research, we will work on summarizing these forms without effecting their research results; eventually, these steps in the proposed approach will produce better forms. However, it leads to building a method using the Apriori algorithm and Association rule mining which, consequently, applies to each questionnaire from which unnecessary questions are to be removed.
Monitoreo del estudiante universitario ante la modalidad virtual
Authors: López Marilú Villalobos , Pérez-Vences Mayté , Dajer-Torres Regina , Guerrero-Rodríguez Lilia Esther
Published: November 2021

El presente artículo es resultado de una investigación realizada por el Observatorio Regional para la Calidad y la Equidad en la Educación Superior (ORACLE) en la Facultad de Pedagogía de la Universidad Veracruzana en su Campus Poza Rica–Tuxpan, entre sus propósitos está el conocer las condiciones que enfrentan los alumnos tras el cambio de la modalidad educativa presencial a la modalidad virtual derivada del confinamiento por COVID-19. Cabe mencionar que el estudio tuvo un enfoque cuantitativo; se aplicó un cuestionario a 160 alumnos del 2º al 10º semestre del programa educativo de Pedagogía, inscritos durante el periodo febrero-julio 2020. Entre los resultados obtenidos se puede mencionar que el alumnado se siente afectado en diferentes aspectos, siendo cuatro los principales: educativo, económico, emocional y social. Finalmente, se pudo observar que la modalidad virtual puso de manifiesto la vulnerabilidad del estudiante para tener acceso a sus clases.
Excited-state Dynamics of Radical Ions in Liquids
Authors: Grilj Jakob , Beckwith Joseph , Vauthey Eric
Published: November 2021

Thomas Bally has acquired international recognition for his work on the photochemistry of reactive intermediates, which include radical ions. Here, we present a brief overview of our investigations of the excited-state dynamics of radical ions in liquids at room temperature, which are still poorly documented. A better understanding of these dynamics is most relevant, as open-shell ions in the excited state are being increasingly used in redox photochemistry and have been proposed to play a key role in highly exergonic photoinduced electron transfer reactions.
О поздних погребальных памятниках в восточной области культуры псковских длинных курганов
Authors: И.В. Исланова
Published: November 2021

Анализ характера погребальных комплексов (местоположение могильников и курганов, формы курганов, элементы погребального обряда и инвентаря) восточной области культуры псковских длинных курганов позволил выделить здесь поздние погребения VIII/IX–XI вв., схожие с известными объектами в западной области этой культуры. Такие поздние захоронения находятся в могильниках Поддубье, Березино, Черенцово и Шитовичи, расположенных в верхнем течение р. Шлины и на р. Шегре. Можно говорить, что население культуры псковских длинных курганов полностью не покидает ранее заселяемую им обширную территорию. Прослеживается процесс трансформации культуры и включения ее в древнерусскую в результате непосредственных или опосредованных контактов с переселенцами из Приильменья и Поволховья.

Analysis of characteristics of funerary assemblages (location of cemeteries and barrows, barrow shape, elements of the funerary rite and offerings) in the eastern area of the Pskov Long Kurgans culture offered an opportunity to identify graves of later periods dated to the 8th/9th – 11th centuries similar to the graves discovered in the western area of this culture. The later burials were unearthed at various kurgan cemeteries such as Poddub’e, Berezino, Cherentsovo and Shitovichi located in the upstream of the Shlina River and the Shegra River basin. All data suggest that the population of the Pskov Long Kurgan culture did not abandon all areas of the vast region they occupied. The process of this culture transformations and its inclusion into the Medieval Russian culture through direct and indirect contacts with the population that resettled from the Ilmen Region and the Volkhov River Region was traced down.
НАХОДКИ РАКОВИН ПРЕСНОВОДНЫХ МОЛЛЮСКОВ В ВЕРХНЕПАЛЕОЛИТИЧЕСКОМ КУЛЬТУРНОМ СЛОЕ ПЕЩЕРЫ ДВОЙНАЯ (СЕВЕРО-ЗАПАДНЫЙ КАВКАЗ)
Authors: О.И. Успенская , Е.В. Леонова , П.Д. Фролов
Published: November 2021

В статье рассматривается коллекция перфорированных раковин пресноводных моллюсков, происходящих из верхнепалеолитического культурного слоя пещеры Двойная (Северо-Западный Кавказ). Приведена характеристика видового состава моллюсков, описаны их морфологические особенности и реконструированы способы перфорирования. Трасологический анализ позволил выявить, что помимо перфораций, совершенных человеком, на раковинах есть следы природного сверления, связанные, предположительно, с деятельностью неизвестного хищника, а также следы «погрызов» неустановленного генезиса. Свидетельства сверления раковин пресноводных моллюсков хищниками редки и плохо изучены. Характер следов износа поверхности раковин позволяет с наибольшей долей вероятности реконструировать их использование в качестве бусин в составе ожерелья, браслета или пронизок в декоративном оформлении одежды.

The paper examines the collection of perforated shells of fresh-water mollusks found in the Upper Paleolithic occupation layer in Dvoynaya Cave (the northwestern Caucasus). It provides characteristics of mollusk species, describes their morphological traits and reconstructs methods of perforation. The tracewear analysis evidences that, in addition to perforations made by humans, the shells bear traces of biotic drilling, supposedly, left by an unknown predator as well as biting marks of unidentified origin. Evidence of drilling predation found on the shells of freshwater mollusks is not ample and well-studied. The nature of wear traces on the shell surface makes it possible to reconstruct their use as beads of a necklace, a bracelet or tubular beads used as elements of clothes decorative design.
НОВЫЙ АНАЛИЗ СТРАТИГРАФИИ СЕРЕГИНСКОГО ПОСЕЛЕНИЯ, ИССЛЕДОВАННОГО В 1986–1988 гг.
Authors: О.А. Брилева , М. Исерлис , К.А. Днепровский
Published: November 2021

Серегинское поселение, исследованное в 1980-е гг. и опубликованное в двух сжатых статьях, является одним из ключевых для понимания структуры жилых памятников майкопской культурно-исторической общности. Авторы видят своей основной целью расширенную подробную публикацию материалов завершенных раскопок Серегинского поселения. Основываясь на новом анализе полевой документации и материальной культуры, мы предлагаем новую интерпретацию зафиксированных на плане объектов и представляем научному сообществу дополнительную важную информацию, полученную в процессе раскопок и неопубликованную или лишь частично опубликованную ранее. Результаты исследования позволяют говорить о сложной, неоднослойной, плотной стратиграфии Серегинского поселения с толщиной культурного слоя 0,9–1 м и частой сменой планировки застройки/деятельности.

Sereginskoe is a small Maikop settlement located in the wide alluvial plain of the Lower Kuban river. The settlement was excavated and preliminary published in two articles in the late 1980s – early 1990s. It is one of the key sites for understanding of the Maykop cultural-historical community and its settlement structure. The main goal of the presented article is to provide a detailed publication of stratigraphic observations and finds of the State Museum of Oriental Art (Moscow) expedition team, headed by K. Dneprovskiy. Based on a new analysis of original field documentation and material culture assemblage, we suggest a new interpretation of stratigraphy and structure of the settlement. We hope to provide the scientific community with unpublished or partially published data obtained during the excavations. The results of the study suggest a complex, multi-phase and dense stratigraphy of Sereginskoye settlement, characterized by a frequent change of plan and architecture.