bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mining of miRNAs using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data generated for Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Authors: Gupta Rekha , Gayathri M , Radhika V , Pichaimuthu M , Ravishankar K V
Published: October 2020

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, highly conserved non-coding RNA molecules involved in theregulation of gene expression in eukaryotes. Gene expression involves post-transcriptionalgene regulation by miRNAs. miRNAs are formed from precursor RNA molecules that fold intoa stem loop secondary structure. The mature miRNA is one end of the precursor miRNA,defined by the cut from ‘Drosha’ on either the 5’ or 3’ arm. In this study, we have used abioinformatics approach to identify miRNAs in 3,361 contigs obtained from partial genomesequence data of Abelmoschus esculentus (okra) sequenced by NGS technology. Using C-miiand psRNA Target tools, we identified two miRNAs and their target RNAs for which a regulatorymiRNA binding has been verified. Their targets consisted of transcription factors involved ingrowth and development, gene regulation and metabolism. Phylogenetic analysis of the newlyidentified miRNA family has been done to compare their level of conservation with respect tothe other members of the plant kingdom.
Effect of post harvest ripening on bioactive secondary metabolites and antioxidant activity in mango cv. Amrapali
Authors: Muralidhara B M , Veena G L , Rajan S , Bhattacherjee A K , Malav Pavan Kumar
Published: October 2020

Mango possesses many bioactive phytonutrients at ripe stage which boost our immune systemagainst many diseases. Post harvest ripening plays a major role in changes in those bioactivephytochemicals and their antioxidant activity. Hence, the present study was undertaken toassess the changes in bioactive phytonutrients and total antioxidant activity during ripeningof mango cv. Amrapali. The fruits were analyzed for total antioxidants, total phenols, totalflavonoids and total carotenoids from the day of harvest to its deterioration. Fruit peel andpulp color was measured with SPH850 spectrophotometer on the basis of the CIE LAB colorsystem (L*, a* and b*). The results revealed that total phenols (36.11 to 66.53mg GAE 100g-1),total flavonoids (14.33 to 34.67mg QE 100g-1), total carotenoids (2.23 to 11.47mg 100g-1) andtotal antioxidant (0.37 to 0.76 mmol Trolox 100g-1) activity increased gradually from day one toninth day after harvest and decreased slightly thereafter up to eleventh day of harvest excepttotal carotenoids, which remained constant. Strong correlations between total phenols (0.94),total flavonoids (0.86) and total carotenoids (0.97) with total antioxidant activity were noticed.Positive relationship between total carotenoids and L*, a*, b* values in mango peel and pulpduring ripening was also observed. It can be concluded that ripening affected the compositionof bioactive phytonutrients and their antioxidant activity in mango andmaximum nutraceuticalscontents were noticed from seven to nine days after harvest.
Effect of sprigging density and foliar nitrogen on the growth of Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon L. Pers. x Cynodon transvaalensis)
Authors: Dhanasekaran D
Published: October 2020

Turf grasses have been utilized by humans to enhance their environment for more than 10centuries. Aesthetically, lawns enhance the quality of life, contribute to social harmony andcommunity pride, increase property values and compliment other landscape plants. The beautyof any garden largely depends on the greenness of the lawn. The first and foremost criteria fora well establishment and a satisfactory lawn are selection of suitable grass species and methodsof its establishment. Hence, an experiment was laid out to study the effect of different spriggingdensity and foliar nitrogen on the growth and establishment of bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylonL. Pers. x Cynodon transvaalensis) in floriculture unit of the Department of Horticulture, Facultyof Agriculture, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu during the year 2013-2015. Bermuda grasssprigs were planted in different spacing levels and foliar spray of urea with twelve treatmentcombinations comprising of different levels viz., 10 x 10 cm with 1%, 1.5% and 2%; 15 x 15 cmwith 1%, 1.5% and 2%; 20 x 20 cm with 1%, 1.5% and 2%; 25 x 25 cm with 1%, 1.5% and2%, in factorial randomized block design with three replications. From the results, it wasfound that the earliest spread and ground cover were observed in planting sprigs at closerspacing of 10 x 10 cm in combination with foliar application of nitrogen in the form of urea as2 % for two times at seven and fifteen days after planting.
Evaluation of Solanum species and eggplant cultivated varieties for bacterial wilt resistance
Authors: Singh T H , Reddy DC Lakshmana , Reddy C Anand , Sadashiva A T , Pandyaraj P , Manoj Y B
Published: October 2020

Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is one of the major diseases in Solanum species including cultivated Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). Bacterial wilt (BW) disease management in eggplant is difficult due to high survival rate of pathogen in soil and chemical application is not eco-friendly. The best way to avoid bacterial wilt in eggplant is using disease-resistant varieties. However, only a limited number of bacterial wilt resistant varieties are available and, there is a necessity to identify and/or develop new resistant varieties. In the current study, wild Solanum species, and eggplant cultivated varieties were evaluated against Ralstonia solanacearum, and disease incidence was recorded. The cultivated varieties IIHR-108, Pusa Purple Long and Rampur Local were identified as susceptible, whereas, IIHR-7 and CARI-1 were identified as resistant to bacterial wilt. These resistant wild and cultivated varieties can be used as a root-stock in bacterialwilt disease resistant breeding programmes.
Mineral content of red skinned potatoes of Eastern India
Authors: . Dalamu , Sharma J , Kumar S , Luthra S K , Sharma A K , Sharma V , Dua V K
Published: October 2020

Potato tuber colour is an important factor that influences consumer preferences. Eastern plain region of India contributes about 50% of total potato acreage and production. Consumers in this region generally prefer red skinned varieties. Growing awareness for nutrient rich food can create a niche market for nutritious potatoes. Potato is crop of choice for mineral biofortification owing to better mineral bioavailability due to its high ascorbic acid and minimal phytate content. Iron and zinc are the essentially required minerals for good health. Considering the nutritional importance of these elements and wider prevalence of their deficiency in Indian sub-continent, thirteen Eastern regions red skinned advanced hybrids and varieties were evaluated to find the genetic diversity for iron and zinc content. A significant wide range of contents was observed for both the elements. High heritability of both mineral suggests feasibility of selecting genotypes for breeding nutrient rich varieties. Identified genotypes can be utilised as parental lines for future breeding programme and can be released as nutrient rich potato variety.
Zinc Status in the Soils of Karnataka and Response of Horticultural Crops to Zinc Application : A Meta-analysis
Authors: A N Ganeshamurthy , S Rajendiran , D Kalaivanan , T R Rupa
Published: October 2020

Zinc is considered as the fourth important yield limiting nutrient in India, after N, P, and K. From the regular soil analysis data, Indian soils (50%) are found to be deficient in Zn and the zinc deficiency is likely to increase in future. Areas with low soil available Zn are often regions with widespread zinc deficiency in humans. Zinc malnutrition and deficiency in human is alarming and is gaining attention in recent years. Application of zinc to soil and crops is one of the simple and easiest ways to mitigate or alleviate Zn deficiency in human. Moreover Zn uptake, its translocation and yield response of various crops to applied Zn are need to be focused for finding sustainable solutions to the problem of zinc deficiency in crops and humans. In this manuscript, importance of Zn to plants and human, Zn malnutrition problems in India and global level, soil Zn status of Karnataka, various factors that responsible for Zn deficiency in the soils of Karnataka and the response of various horticultural crops to Zn application in the region is discussed. Soil maps are believed to be an important tool to delineate and manage nutrient deficient areas. It also elaborates the effective Zn management strategies to improve crop productivity and farm income.
Correlation of Leaf Parameters with Incidence of Papaya Ring Spot Virus in Cultivated Papaya and its Wild Relatives
Authors: Vincent Linta , K Soorianathasundaram , K S Shivashankara
Published: October 2020

Papaya ring spot virus (PRSV) disease has been the major impediment in papaya cultivation. The disease is transmitted through three aphid vectors and field tolerance towards this disease varies among Carica papaya cultivars as well as within the Vasconcellea genus. Leaf morphological traits are known to have influence on the probing preferences of aphids. Hence, this study was conducted to know whether the leaf parameters could contribute to the incidence of PRSV possibly by influencing the probing or feeding behaviour of aphid vectors. Leaf parameters viz., leaf thickness, leaf epicuticular wax content, presence and type of trichomes, trichome density were correlated with disease incidence at field conditions. The result revealed that leaf thickness along with epicuticular wax content had significant negative correlation with disease incidence. Similarly, trichome density had negative impact on disease incidence at 99.92% significance level. High epicuticular wax content and high trichome density in V. cauliflora and V. cundinamarcensis were found to be negatively associated with low to very low infection indicating that these parameters may have limited the vector transmission significantly.
Rolling stock autonomy: history and prospects
Authors: Stepanov A. A. , Gorin V. S. , Merenkov A. O. , Tettsoeva O. A. , Mishchenko E. A.
Published: October 2020

The paper discusses the issues of autonomization of rolling stock, the stages of its development, both over the past years and for the future years, as well as issues related to the use of autonomous transport, what is necessary for its use and how autonomous transport can be used from the point of view commercial use, and in the case of individual use.
Assessment of agricultural production placement
in the Belgorod region
Authors: Bazovkina E. A.
Published: October 2020

The agro-industrial complex of the Belgorod region is the basis for the development of the region. The location of crop production depends on soil and climatic conditions. The article assesses the location of crop production in the Belgorod region in three natural and climatic zones. Recommendations for prospective placement based on the analysis of production efficiency have been developed.
The embodied view of autism
Authors:   University of Szeged Faculty of Humanities Institute of Psychology, Department of Cognitive and Neuroscience, E-mail address: szokolszky.agnes@edpsy.u-szeged.hu, Szokolszky Ágnes , Kékes Szabó Marietta ,   University of Szeged Gyula Juhász Teacher Training Faculty, Department of Applied Pedagogy and Psychology, E-mail address: kszmarietta@jgypk.u-szeged.hu
Published: October 2020

In the past decades, research has firmly established that Autism Spectrum Disorder is a multicausal, multilevel phenomenon. With this multidimensional approach, theoretical viewpoints informing empirical research have also become more pluralized. In this paper, we describe a turn towards a metatheoretical shift in cognitive science labeled as "embodiment" and its application to theories and research on autism.We show how the premises of the embodied view of cognition: the relational-embodied nature of the mind and the interconnectedness of action, perception, thought, and affect lead to an approach to autism that is different from previous cognitivist approaches. In this framework, we discuss the role of sensorimotor and perception-action processes, as well as intersubjectivity in creating autistic developmental pathways. Autism is understood as rooted in a developmental cascade in which interdependent processes dynamically influence each other.
The predictive role of life goals and self determination traits on academic performance in a Romanian STEMM and non-STEM undergraduate cohort
Authors:   Babes-Bolyai University, Faculty of Psychology and Education Science, Department of Applied Psychology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, E-mail address: eszter.marschalko@ubbcluj.ro, corresponding author, Marschalko Eszter Enikő , Kálcza-Jánosi Kinga ,   Babes-Bolyai University, Faculty of Psychology and Education Science, Department of Applied Psychology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: October 2020

Based on self-determination theory (SDT) and the importance of intrinsic motivation and self-determination in academic performance we investigated the predictive role of intrinsic and extrinsic life goals (aspirations) and self-determination traits (perceived control, self-awareness) in undergraduate academic performance. We analyzed the predictive role of the above in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine), respectively non-STEMM/ non-STEM (Humanities, Arts, Literature, and Management) fields of study, taking into account the literature which indicates the differing demands of each field.
Educação alimentar e perfil nutricional de acadêmicos de nutrição da Universidade Federal do Amazonas
Authors: Santos Katiane Melo dos , Freitas Karoline Santana , Yamaguchi Klenicy Kazumy de Lima
Published: October 2020

O ingresso de alunos na faculdade dificulta a conciliação entre os estudos e uma boa alimentação, de forma que o tempo para se alimentar fica cada vez menor. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar o estado nutricional dos acadêmicos de nutrição no Instituto de Saúde e Biotecnologia da Universidade Federal do amazonas (ISB/UFAM), através de cálculos de índice de massa corpórea (IMC), relação cintura quadril (RCQ), parâmetro relação cintura estatura (RCE), Questionário do Recordatório 24 hora e Questionário de frequência alimentar (QFA) caracterizando-se um estudo transversal, de cunho descritivo com uma abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa. Participaram da amostra 60 alunos selecionados aleatoriamente, com grande incidência de alunos eutróficos. Em relação circunferência da Cintura identificando 18,3% da população estudada tem risco para doenças cardiovasculares e obesidade. Dentre os inquéritos a Relação Cintura – Quadril (RCQ), constatou apenas 13,3% da amostra com risco e a relação cintura–estatura foi encontrado apenas 13,3% da amostra total para doenças cardiovasculares e obesidade. Já em relação ao QFA foi encontrado baixa ingestão de alguns grupos de alimentos e no Recordatório 24 horas foram encontradas baixa ingestão de macronutrientes. Sendo assim, a alimentação dos acadêmicos de nutrição analisados foi considerada inadequada. Os resultados encontrados sugerem que o conhecimento nutricional obtidos no decorrer do curso, não é capaz de influenciar o comportamento alimentar desses acadêmicos.
Palavras-chave: Estado nutricional. Acadêmicos de nutrição. Avaliação antropométrica
A fitoterapia como uma alternativa terapêutica complementar para pacientes com Diabetes Mellitus no Brasil
Authors: Brito Veronica Perius de , Freitas Mariana Côrtes de , Gomes Denner Custódio , Oliveira Stefan Vilges de
Published: October 2020

Introdução: Diabetes mellitus (DM) é um grupo de distúrbios metabólicos de destaque por sua alta prevalência e incidência no Brasil. Assim, a fitoterapia surgiu como uma alternativa terapêutica complementar de baixo custo para pacientes acometidos por essa patologia. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão sistemática sobre o uso de plantas medicinais em pacientes diabéticos, definir seus mecanismos de atuação e identificar lacunas do conhecimento e desafios a serem enfrentados para sua ampla utilização. Metodologia: Realizou-se uma busca sistematizada nas bases de dados Scielo, Lilacs e PubMed. Em seguida, foram aplicados critérios de inclusão e exclusão, restando 10 artigos ao presente trabalho. Seus dados foram tabulados em 3 tabelas e, posteriormente, analisados. Resultados: Os estudos foram publicados entre os anos de 2007 e 2018, sendo cinco deles observacionais, quatro experimentais pré-clínicos e apenas um clínico. A maioria (60%) foi publicada na língua portuguesa. Dentre os estudos clínicos e pré-clínicos (50%), todos comprovaram a redução da glicemia após o tratamento com fitoterápicos específicos. Discussão: Foram identificados diversos benefícios da fitoterapia, tais como baixo custo e facilidade de obtenção. Destaque foi dado para a Bauhinia forficata e Syzygium cumini, plantas de amplo uso empírico. Os principais efeitos metabólicos proporcionados pelos fitoterápicos são a redução da glicemia e do estresse oxidativo. Identificou-se a necessidade de seguimento dos estudos na área, bem como capacitação dos profissionais e da comunidade. Conclusão: A fitoterapia apresenta-se como uma importante alternativa terapêutica para diabéticos no Brasil, contudo, lacunas do conhecimento ainda devem ser preenchidas.
Palavras-chave: Diabetes Mellitus. Fitoterapia. Hipoglicemiantes. Plantas Medicinais.
Eco-epidemiologia da leishmaniose tegumentar americana em Itabuna – Bahia – Brasil, 2001 a 2014
Authors: Santos Adinailton Delmiro dos , Silva Daniela Viana da , Branco Samuel Martins de Jesus , Cardoso Antônio José Costa , Nunes Sandra Adriana Neves
Published: October 2020

Realizou-se estudo do tipo ecológico com o objetivo de investigar o perfil sociodemográfico e epidemiológico, a frequência de casos, os indicadores epidemiológicos e os aspectos eco-epidemiológicos da leishmaniose tegumentar americana em Itabuna. A metodologia usada foi o levantamento de dados secundários (DATASUS - 2001 a 2014). No período de 2001 a 2014 foram notificados 360 casos de leishmaniose tegumentar americana em Itabuna. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva e inferencial. A incidência média de leishmaniose tegumentar americana no município, de 2001-2014, foi de 12,1 casos/100.000 habitantes. Os resultados indicam que os indivíduos mais acometidos foram homens em idade economicamente ativa, com baixa escolaridade e residentes em área urbana. Os casos em sua maioria eram novos e a forma clínica mais prevalente foi a cutânea, sendo o critério de confirmação clínico-epidemiológico o mais frequente. O teste χ2 evidenciou a existência de diferença significativa entre a frequência populacional e a frequência de casos da doença. Os indicadores epidemiológicos mostraram a densidade espacial, a detecção da doença e a proporção de casos no município. No que se refere aos aspectos eco-epidemiológicos, foi possível estabelecer que a recente ocupação de áreas periurbanas no município, aliada a fatores ambientais, como clima, vegetação, acúmulo de matéria orgânica, parecem aumentar a vulnerabilidade da população a epidemias.
Palavras-chave: Perfil epidemiológico. Populações vulneráveis. Determinantes epidemiológicos. Leishmaniose cutânea.
Découverte d’Ibicella lutea (Lindl.) Van Eselt. (Martyniaceae) en Kabylie (Béjaia, Algérie)
Authors: Rebbas Khellaf
Published: October 2020

L’auteur signale la découverte à Akbou (Béjaia, NE-Algérie) d’ibicelle jaune originaire des zones semi‐désertiques d’Amérique du Sud.
Microfitoplâncton na Baía de Todos Os Santos (Brasil): Composição, diversidade e abundância em um curto período de tempo
Authors: Nascimento Santos Lorena Petersen , De Jesus Affe Helen Michelle , Nunes José Marcos de Castro
Published: October 2020

No presente trabalho apresentamos a caracterização da assembleia microfitoplanctônica na Baía de Todos os Santos, considerando as condições abióticas locais, em uma curta série temporal, com o objetivo de ampliar o conhecimento sobre os padrões de composição, diversidade e distribuição do fitoplâncton na baía. Foram realizadas amostragens em três dias consecutivos, no mês de setembro 2016, em cinco pontos distribuídos no setor nordeste da baía. Foram medidos in situ a temperatura, salinidade, oxigênio dissolvido e transparência da água. Amostras foram coletadas utilizando-se garrafa de Van Dorn (1L), em subsuperfície (~0,5m), para análises quantitativas do microfitoplâncton. Amostras de 20mL foram coletadas por meio de arrastos horizontais de rede de plâncton de 20μm de abertura de malha, para análises de composição da comunidade. Os taxa foram identificados com base em literatura especializada e as análises quantitativas foram realizadas segundo o método de Utermöhl. As variáveis abióticas evidenciaram um ambiente homogêneo, com uma massa d’água quente e salina, tipicamente marinha. Foram identificados 104 táxons e as diatomáceas apresentaram a maior riqueza e abundância de espécies, demonstrando um padrão típico encontrado em sistemas estuarinos tropicais. Considerando a importância da composição e estrutura da comunidade fitoplanctônica para o equilíbrio ecológico da baía e manutenção dos serviços ecossistêmicos, destacamos a ocorrência de espécies potencialmente nocivas, capazes de provocar danos ao sistema em caso de florações, a exemplo do que já ocorreu na ocasião da floração de Akashiwo sanguinea no ano de 2007.
La flore endémique du Nord-Est algérien face à la menace des espèces envahissantes
Authors: Sakhraoui Nora , Boussouak Ratiba , Metallaoui Sophia , Chefrour Azzedine , Hadef Azzedine
Published: October 2020

Nous avons établi pour la première fois dans la région de Skikda, les listes (liste actualisée et liste des taxons à rechercher) de la flore endémique et des espèces naturalisées jugées envahissantes en méditerranée, représentant une menace potentielle pour cette flore, en réalisant des prospections au niveau de douze communes. Cela a conduit à l’identification de 64 taxons endémiques dont plus de la moitié se trouve dans la liste actualisée (38 taxons). Ces plantes appartiennent à 26 familles, 46 genres et se répartissent en 50 espèces, 11 sous-espèces et 3 variétés. Les endémiques algéro-tunisiennes sont les plus abondantes (30 taxons). 11 espèces envahissantes en méditerranée sont naturalisées dans notre région dont 5 colonisent des milieux naturels particulièrement riches en espèces endémiques. L’Acacia saligna, Carpobrotus edulis et Opuntia ficus-indica sont les principales espèces menaçantes de cette richesse biologique.
Una población de Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) Vent. naturalizada en el interior de la Peninsula Ibérica.
Authors: Quesada Rincón Juan , Salazar Mendías Carlos
Published: October 2020

En el presente trabajo se cita una población naturalizada de Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) Vent localizada, por primera vez, en las riberas del rio Tajo (Toledo). Dado el potencial invasor de esta especie se propone la necesidad de su control y vigilancia.
Aportaciones a la flora de la Comunidad de Madrid (España)
Authors: Araújo Díaz de Terán José , López González Ginés , Izuzquiza Ibáñez de Aldecoa Álvaro , Sánchez-Mata Daniel , Martínez Labarga Juan Manuel
Published: October 2020

Se aportan 7 nuevas citas de plantas para el territorio de Madrid dando continuidad a trabajos previos de flora realizados por los mismos autores en dicha región. De cada taxon se aporta información corológica general y de Madrid, testimonios de herbario, así como información sobre su conservación en algunas de las citas.
Notas sobre Thymelaea hirsuta (L.) Endl. y Thymelaea lythroides Barratte & Murb. en la provincia de Sevilla (España)
Authors: Herrera José Maunel , Pulgar Sañudo Íñigo
Published: October 2020

Thymelaea lythroides es una especie amenazada de la que se conocen sólo dos poblaciones en la Península Ibérica. Se localiza una nueva población de la que se aportan datos sobre la vegetación circundante, la distribución espacial y la relación de sexos de los individuos que la conforman. También se aportan dos inventarios con Thymelaea hirsuta y se discute la serie de vegetación en la que aparece esta planta que resulta novedad para la provincia de Sevilla.
Remarks on the nomenclatural types of Celastrus senegalensis and C. europaeus
Authors: Ferrer Gallego Pedro Pablo , Laguna Emilio
Published: October 2020

The nomenclatural types of Celastrus senegalensis Lam., basionym of the current name Maytenus senegalensis (Lam.) Exell, and C. europaeus Boiss., basionym of M. senegalensis subsp. europaea (Boiss.) Rivas Martínez ex Güemes & M.B. Crespo (Celastraceae, Celastroideae), are discussed. A specimen preserved in the herbarium P, at the Museum national d’Histoire naturelle of Paris, is treated in this work as the neotype of M. senegalensis, and a specimen kept in the herbarium G, at the Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques of Genève, is designated as the lectotype of M. senegalensis subsp. europea.
Confirmada la presencia de Crucianella patula L. (Rubiaceae) en Andalucía Occidental (España)
Authors: Martínez Sagarra Gloria , Devesa Alcaraz Juan Antonio
Published: October 2020

Se da a conocer por primera vez la presencia de Crucianella patula L. en la provincia de Córdoba, y esta nueva cita respalda su inclusión en la flora de Andalucía Occidental.
The experiences, perceptions and challenges of mothers managing asthma in their children: a qualitative study
Authors: Pars Hatice , Soyer Özge , Şekerel Bülent Enis
Published: October 2020

Background. Despite the fact that childhood asthma poses an important burden, especially on the families, little is known about the emotional experiences of mothers. This article describes the predominant emotional challenges and experiences reported by mothers of children with asthma.
Methods. Individual, semi-structured, in-depth interviews with a qualitative study method was used in collection of the data. Face-to-face interviews with mothers of children with asthma were conducted using sociodemographic data form and semi-structured interview forms developed by the investigators. The transcribed interview texts were analyzed according to a qualitative content analysis.
Results. A total of 20 mothers were interviewed. We found that the experience of mothers of the children with asthma was a strenuous journey of overriding an emotional rollercoaster, that is, from being thrown into a chaotic situation to later processing the difficult situation affected by the asthma. First moment at diagnosis, relaxation against uncertainties, anxiety, fear, truly acceptance, sadness were the predominant emotions. Mothers described experiences and challenges of frequent admission to emergency, administration of medication and treatments, school problems, limitations in physical activity and spouse relationship problems. Experiences of problems contributed to hopelessness, abandoned, angry and burnout. Mothers had concerns about the chronic nature of the disease, side effects of medications, complications that might develop, factors influencing the disease, and future plans.
Conclusions. Mothers of children with asthma described complex emotional journeys. This has implications for healthcare providers who need to be aware of the complexity of these emotional journeys to support parents more effectively, thereby helping improve patient outcomes. Parents should be trained for symptoms and disease management with a written action plan. It is imperative to realize multi-disciplinary team collaboration and to regularly review training and information. Future research should concentrate on promoting awareness, education, advocacy, and support for parents of asthmatic children.
Investigation of the relationship between cord clamping time and risk of hyperbilirubinemia
Authors: Yaşartekin Yüksel , Sarıcı S Ümit , Özcan Murat , Akpınar Melis , Altun Demet , Akın Agah , Serdar Muhittin A , Sarıcı Dilek
Published: October 2020

Background. Although the relationship between umbilical cord clamping time and various parameters such as hemoglobin (Hb) levels, iron deficiency, and risk of neonatal jaundice has previously been studied, to the best of our knowleadge there have been no studies investigating the relationship between cord clamping time and the risk of significant hyperbilirubinemia. We aimed to investigate the relationship between the time of umbilical cord clamping and transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) measurements made on various postnatal hours, Hb and serum total bilirubin (STB) levels measured on postnatal 4th day, and the risk of development of significant hyperbilirubinemia requiring phototherapy treatment.
Methods. Eligible newborns were divided into two groups on the basis of the time of cord clamping: those clamped late (60 seconds or more; Group I) and those clamped early (less than 60 seconds; Group II). Groups were compared with respect to the parameters of cord Hb, postnatal TcB measurements at 6th, 48th, 96th and 168th hours, and 96th hour Hb, STB and direct bilirubin levels.
Results. TcB levels at the 96th and 168th hour were significantly higher in Group I when compared to Group II (p < 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively). The 96th hour STB level was significantly higher in Group I when compared to Group II (p < 0.001). The need of phototherapy requirement was higher in Group I when compared to Group II (p=0.001). Increase in cord blood Hb for each 1 gr/dl caused a 3.94-fold increased risk in the requirement of phototherapy treatment. Cord clamping time showed statistically significant positive correlations with both cord blood and 96th hour venous Hb levels, with both 96th hour and 168th hour TcB levels, and with 96th hour STB levels.
Conclusions. Newborns whose cords are clamped late should be followed up closely with respect to high postnatal bilirubin levels and other risks associated with significant hyperbilirubinemia requiring phototherapy treatment.
Point-of-care ultrasound use in pediatric intensive care units in Turkey
Authors: Aslan Nagehan , Yildizdas Dincer , Horoz Ozden Ozgur , Ekinci Faruk , Study-Group Turkish Pocus
Published: October 2020

Background. Point-of-care ultrasound is commonly used in pediatric intensive care units in recent years. The aim of this study was to find an answer to the question `where are we now in Turkish pediatric intensive care units for point-of-care ultrasound use?`.
Methods. This was a multicenter, descriptive study in which we developed an online survey. We asked 45 questions about point-of-care ultrasound using fields and training status of clinicians in pediatric intensive care units.
Results. A total of 29 units responded to the questions completely. Of all included units 41.4% were in public hospitals, 6.9% in city hospitals (public-private partnership) and 51.7% in university hospitals. The most common use of point-of-care ultrasound was central venous catheter insertion. Lung ultrasound use rates for detection of pleural effusion, evaluation of pneumothorax, and diagnosis of pneumonia were 93.1%, 86.2%, and 34.5%, respectively. Critical care echocardiography use rate was 79.3%. In 89.7% of the units, intensive care specialists had been specifically trained for the use of point-of-care ultrasound.
Conclusions. Our study showed that point-of-care ultrasound was not only used for central venous catheterization but also for widespread fields in pediatric intensive care units. With an experienced team, it is possible to perform rapid, noninvasive and repeatable ultrasonographic assessment of patients. In our view point-of-care ultrasound is the new stethoscope of critical care physicians.
Turkish validation of the maternal responsiveness global rating scale in slow-to-talk toddlers
Authors: Yoldaş Tuba Çelen , Özdemir Gökçenur , Karakaya Jale , Özmert Elif Nursel
Published: October 2020

Background. The relation between maternal responsiveness and language development has been shown in previous literature however it is difficult to evaluate responsiveness because of the difficulties involved when coding the specific patterns of parent-child interactions. The maternal responsiveness global rating scale is important because it requires less time and expertise from professionals and predicts the language outcome of children. The aim of the study was to adapt the Maternal Responsiveness Global Rating Scale into Turkish, thereby making it accessible to a variety of professionals, and creating a way to use this useful scale.
Methods. Twenty-seven 18- to 42-month old children who had been admitted to the Developmental Pediatrics outpatient clinic with concerns of speech delay and had received a diagnosis of language disorder with the standardized language test were included in the study. The general development and language development of each participant was evaluated using Denver II, Bayley-third edition and Pre-school Language Scale-5. After the translation study of the Maternal Responsiveness Global Rating Scale, video collecting and rating procedures and finally reliability and validity analyses were implemented.
Results. The results of this study demonstrated that the Turkish translation of the Maternal Responsiveness Global Rating Scale shows strong evidence of adequate reliability and validity and is a feasible tool to measure responsiveness in routine child health care practice for children with language delay.
Conclusions. This in expensive, easy-to-use and reliable tool may be recommended in order to identify which slow-to-talk toddlers and their mothers need early intervention and may be used by community-based practitioners and researchers in Turkey to support language development during early intervention stages.
High-grade neuroepithelial tumor with medulloepithelioma-like areas out of the central nervous system in an infant with hemihypertrophy: a unique association
Authors: Karnak İbrahim , Gedikoğlu Gökhan , Oğuz Berna , Söylemezoğlu Figen , Bahrami Armita , Chiang Jason , Kutluk Tezer
Published: October 2020

Background. High-grade neuroepithelial tumor with areas resembling medulloepithelioma was diagnosed in an infant with coccygeal and inguinal masses. Hemihypertrophy is associated with Wilms tumor, hepatoblastoma and pancreatic tumors in children.
Case. The authors report on the first case of peripheral HNET associated with hemihypertrophy in an infant, with special discussion on histopathological differential diagnosis and management of this rare and highly malignant tumor.
Conclusions. HNET should be included into the list of hemihypertrophy associated tumors. Complete surgical excision with free margins is essential for the successful treatment of such cases and should be tried in suitable cases at the time of diagnosis. Continued treatment should be decided individually on a case to case basis.
Temporal bone hemangioendothelioma as a rare vascular tumor in childhood: case report and review of the literature
Authors: Gündoğan Begümhan Demir , Çıtak Elvan Çağlar , Sağcan Fatih , Esen Kaan , Yıldız Altan , Arpacı Rabia Bozdoğan
Published: October 2020

Background. Hemangiondothelioma is a rare vascular tumor that can occur in the bone. Temporal bone involvement has been reported extremely rare in the literature.
Case. Radiological examination of a one-year-old girl who was admitted due to facial paralysis revealed vascular tumor of the temporal bone and Galen vein aneurysm. Pathological examination showed retiform hemangioendothelioma. She was treated with propranolol, prednisolone, vincristine, and endovascular embolization followed by oral sirolimus. With sirolimus treatment, a partial response was obtained first, then the tumor remained stable and sirolimus treatment was discontinued. No progression was observed in the disease after discontinuation of treatment.
Conclusion. In this article, a case of hemangioendothelioma originating from the temporal bone is discussed in the light of other case reports in the literature.
Successful treatment of pediatric post-liver transplant Kaposi`s sarcoma with paclitaxel
Authors: Şen Hilal Susam , Ateş Belen Terlemez , Yılmazbaş Pınar , Ocak Süheyla , Kırımlıoğlu Hale , Gökçe Selim , Acarlı Koray
Published: October 2020

Background. Kaposi`s sarcoma (KS) is a complication of immunosuppressive therapy for transplant recipients. Unlike adult recipients, KS in pediatric organ transplantation is quite rare. Treatment is usually withdrawal of immunosuppression; non-responders often receive chemotherapy.
Case. We have reported a child with post-liver transplant visceral KS which has progressed despite withdrawal of immunosuppressive therapy, who has been treated with Paclitaxel for three weeks. KS has regressed completely after four cycles of Paclitaxel.
Conclusion. Paclitaxel should be considered as an effective first line treatment option for patients with posttransplant KS.
Rituximab-induced serum sickness and anaphylaxis in a child with nephrotic syndrome
Authors: Bayram Meral Torun , Soylu Alper , Kavukçu Salih
Published: October 2020

Background. Rituximab is effective for treatment of children with refractory nephrotic syndrome (NS). However, the drug may cause serum sickness characterized by fever, rash, and arthralgia 10-14 days after primary antigen exposure or within a few days after secondary antigen exposure. Rituximab may also lead to anaphylaxis. It is important to recognize rituximab-induced serum sickness (RISS) clinically, as it may mimic various infectious or vasculitic diseases.
Case. A six-year-old male with NS treated with rituximab presented with diffuse arthralgia and myalgia eight days after the first dose. He developed an urticarial rash and arthralgia one week after the second dose, while he had swelling of lips and periorbital regions, choking sensation and erythematous rash in whole body within minutes after the third dose of rituximab. The first two reactions resemble typical serum sickness whereas the third reaction seem to be an anaphylaxis/anaphylactoid reaction.
Conclusions. Although rituximab-induced serum sickness is typically self-limited, further infusions of rituximab should be avoided as it may provoke more severe symptoms. Most of the previous reported cases of RISS are patients with autoimmune or hematologic disorders. We present the first pediatric case with membranous nephropathy and RISS. The patient also developed anaphylactoid reaction during the third rituximab infusion.
A rare cause of inguinal abscess: perforated appendicitis due to foreign body in Amyand`s hernia
Authors: Tartar Tugay , Saraç Mehmet , Bakal Ünal , Onur Mehmet Ruhi , Kazez Ahmet
Published: October 2020

Background. Amyand`s hernia is rarely noted in children, and appendicitis caused by a foreign body in Amyand`s hernia is even rarer.
Case. A 2-year-old girl presented with recurrent conglomerate lymph node enlargements and an abscess in the right groin existing for one year despite medical treatment. Direct radiography revealed a foreign body in the right inguinal region. Computed tomography showed a foreign body and soft tissue inflammation in the inguinal canal. Laparotomy was performed, and Amyand`s hernia was diagnosed. A foreign body was found in the lumen of the appendix vermiformis causing perforated appendicitis. This case is presented because of its rarity and unusual clinical presentation.
Conclusion. Amyand`s hernia should be considered in paediatric cases with the history of recurrent inguinal abscesses.
After-school childcare arrangements and maternal labor supply in low-income American households: Comparisons between race and ethnicity
Authors:   Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA, Park Hyejoon , Zhan Min ,   School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA, Choi Shinwoo ,   Department of Sociology, Anthropoligy, and Social Work, University of North Florida, USA
Published: October 2020

Even though after-school childcare arrangements are a significant matter for working mothers in the United States, only formal childcare has been recognized as relevant by researchers. Therefore, this study aims to find the association between different types of after-school childcare arrangements (after-school programs, relative, parental, self-care, and combination of care) and low-income working mothers’ labor supply, including their working hours and months, as well as their availability for regular job shifts and training/school, with special attention to their race/ethnicity. The study employed the Ordinary Least Square regression analysis and utilized the National Household Education Survey Programs: After-School Programs and Activities (2005). The results showed that White and Hispanic mothers using relative care reported longer working hours than mothers of the same ethnic group who used other types of care. Hispanic mothers using parental (spousal) care also reported fewer working months than Hispanic mothers using relative care. Implications for policy, social work practice, and research are discussed along with limitations, including the cross-sectional design of the study.
Reflexiones sobre la evolución legislativa y jurídica de los derechos de las mujeres en España: desde la Segunda República hasta la actualidad
Authors:   University of Denver (Estados Unidos), Stanforth Dan , Santana Rodríguez Aurelio ,   Universidad de La Laguna (España), Salgado Fernández José Andrés
Published: October 2020

This paper delivers a detailed analysis of the key legislative and judicial developments regarding women’s rights in Spain from the Second Republic to the present. The socioeconomic and human benefits and consequences of said legislation are examined. Furthermore, a comparative analysis, from both cultural and legislative perspectives, is presented to add global context to the pertinent legislative and judicial changes.
Comentarios sobre la insularidad de La Graciosa en el nuevo Estatuto de Autonomía de Canarias
Authors:   Universidad de Sevilla (España), Armas Castilla Noel
Published: October 2020

The new Statute of Autonomy of the Canary Islands has introduced a serie of interesting features acording to administrative law. The feature that this article focuses is the legal consideration of La Graciosa as an “island.” This new status must be studied in order to understand how the organisational framework of La Graciosa fits in a territorial context as peculiar as the Canary Islands. This requires a study of the system of representation and government of this island in order to equate its new status with the transfer of the appropriate autonomy which should assist it. This autonomy should be materialised in the institutionalisation of the corresponding local government administrations or the reorganisation of its relations with its other administrative levels as the Council of the neighbouring Island of Lanzarote, the Canary Islands Government, and that of the State.
Towards Safer Rides: Measuring Motorcycle Dynamics with Smartphones
Authors:   Chair of Automobile Engineering, Technische Universität Dresden, Stanglmayr Maximilian , Bäumler Maximilian ,   Chair of Automobile Engineering, Technische Universität Dresden
Published: October 2020

Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users in road traffic. Often, the cause of accidents is a loss of control on rural roads which could be averted by making use of the physical potential in terms of larger lean angles. At the same time, in reality driven lean angles over a larger group of riders and a longer route are unknown which is mainly due to the special measuring technology required. The focus is therefore on the development of a low-cost measurement method for measuring the lean angles of motorcycles. Smartphones are usually characterized by integrated inertial sensors, which are suitable for the acquisition of motorcycle driving dynamics. Employing a smartphone app tailored to the requirements for collecting measurement data on the motorcycle, the data of the sensors are recorded. During the offline evaluation, the rotation angles between the smartphone and the motorcycle coordinate system are determined, the inertial measurement data are transformed and the roll angle is calculated. An essential part is the alignment of the developed measurement chain with a high-precision measurement system. This was carried out on different routes and thus the data quality was determined. As a feasibility study, a test person study with several participants was carried out, which confirmed the practical suitability of the measurement chain. Hence, the study outcomes are briefly shown and discussed. The successful validation on different routes, the practical suitability of the data acquisition and the accuracy of the measurement system encourage to roll out the smartphone app to a larger panel of test persons and thus to collect data on a larger driver collective.
CONTEÚDOS DE MATEMÁTICA DO ENSINO MÉDIO NOS LIVROS DE MINICURSOS DA SBHMat (2001-2017)
Authors: Mendes Iran Abreu , Silva Pires Lucas Silva
Published: October 2020

O presente artigo tem como objeto de investigação os livros de minicursos da Sociedade Brasileira de História da Matemática (SBHMat), que foram produzidos para publicação nos Seminários Nacionais de História da Matemática (SNHM) entre 2001 e 2017. O nosso objetivo foi caracterizar os conteúdos de Matemática do Ensino Médio nos livros de minicursos, classificados com tendência em História para o Ensino da Matemática (HEnM), organizados no Centro Brasileiro de Referência em Pesquisa sobre História da Matemática (CREPHIMat). O fundamento epistemológico de sustentação do artigo assenta-se em uma noção conceitual basilar estabelecida por Mendes (2017, 2020) e Barros e Mendes (2017, 2019). Para definirmos os livros de minicursos, adotamos um instrumento de análise elaborado a partir dos estudos relativos à ciência da documentação. Posteriormente, selecionamos e descrevemos os conteúdos de Matemática do Ensino Médio. Os resultados indicaram que os temas abordados possuem potencialidade didática e podem ser explorados por professores que atuam no Ensino Médio, com vistas a enriquecer o ensino e aprendizagem em Matemática dos alunos desse nível de instrução.
SISTEMATIZAÇÃO DE EXPERIÊNCIAS: CONCEITO E REFERÊNCIAS PARA FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES DE CIÊNCIAS
Authors: Bremm Daniele , Güllich Roque Ismael da Costa
Published: October 2020

O artigo apresenta como temática processo de Sistematização de Experiências (SE) junto à formação de professores de Ciências. Objetivamos identificar as concepções acerca da sistematização em contexto brasileiro, para que possamos ampliar e aprofundar esse tema de forma a construir um conceito e processo possível e referenciado para ser trabalhado durante a formação de professores de Ciências. Para tanto, realizamos estudo do tipo estado do conhecimento, envolvendo a busca por referências teóricas internacionais e pesquisas brasileiras na perspectiva de um processo cíclico de Investigação-Ação. O corpus da pesquisa apresentou 14 trabalhos brasileiros, após o aprofundamento conceitual, concebemos a Sistematização de Experiências como um macroprocesso central ao desencadeamento da Investigação-Formação-Ação (IFA). Esta proposição reitera a importância do desenvolvimento da SE para a dimensão formativa da IFA, contribui para sua efetivação integral e se estabelece como modelo possível para a formação de professores de Ciências.
Peculiarities of diagnosis and treatment of mucocele of appendix
Authors: Liakhovskyi V. I. , Sydorenko A. V. , Nemchenko I. I. , Kovalov O. P. , Gorodova-Andreeva T. V. , Savchuk P. V.
Published: October 2020

Peculiarities of diagnosis and treatment of mucocele of appendix
Combined hiatal-parahiatal hernia, complicated by gastric volvulus
Authors: Sheiko V. D. , Ohanezian A. H. , Kaliuzhka S. I. , Nebaba S. V. , Kapustianskyi D. V. , Kravchenko S. P.
Published: October 2020

Combined hiatal-parahiatal hernia, complicated by gastric volvulus