bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Remediation Architecture - A Spatial Approach to Bioremediation
Authors: Ellison Lewis
Published: April 2021

Phenomena such as industrialisation and urbanisation

are associated with the built environment. Both contribute to

pollution of urban soil, water and air in various ways. This in turn

contributes in part to climate change and biodiversity loss. It

is therefore the responsibility of the built environment, and the

professionals associated with its design and functioning, to

remediate the aforementioned effects.

This research investigates the spatial arrangement of

bioremediation techniques (the process of using fungus,

bacteria, and plants to break down and purify environmental

pollutants) within architecture in order to remediate brownfield

sites to a state where they contribute to a regenerative built

environment.

This investigation utilises a design-led research approach

of examining the spatial arrangement of bioremediation

techniques within architecture and proposes a series of design

interventions at one of New Zealand’s most contaminated

sites. This research proposes practical methods of applying

restoration design to remediate brownfield sites to move

towards a regenerative development model. The land and

waterways that make up brownfield sites should be celebrated

for their ecological significance, and remediated, rather than

ignored so as to build positive human-nature relationships.

Research findings include that bioremediation and

architecture cannot exist separately if brownfield site

remediation and development is to contribute to a regenerative

built environment. It is critical to use architecture itself as one

means of educating users about the ecological processes

of brownfield site bioremediation. This is important in order

to establish a stewardship role within individuals and local

communities as a way to work towards the protection and

successful restoration of these degraded sites. This research

also found that the restoration of brownfield sites towards

regenerative development requires architecture and built

environment infrastructure to be adaptive to future climate

change conditions. The bioremediation techniques examined

in this research could be used to retrofit existing buildings and

designed into new additions and/or retrofits so that architecture

can adapt to climate change impacts, particularly sea-level rise

and increased storm surge.
Analysis of Tsunami Inundation due in Pangandaran Tsunami Earthquake in South Java Area Based on Finite Faults Solutions Model
Authors: Priadi Ramadhan , Yunus Dede , Yonanda Berlian , Margiono Relly
Published: April 2021

On July 17, 2006 an earthquake with a magnitude of  7.7 triggered a tsunami that struck 500 km of the coast in the south of the island of Java. The tsunami generated is classified as an earthquake tsunami because the waves generated were quite large compared to the strength of the earthquake. The difference in the strength of the earthquake and the resulting tsunami requires a tsunami modeling study with an estimated fault area in addition to using aftershock and scaling law. The purpose of this study is to validate tsunamis that occur based on the estimation of the source mechanism and the area of earthquake faults. Determination of earthquake source mechanism parameters using the Teleseismic Body-Wave Inversion method that uses teleseismic waveforms with the distance recorded waveform from the source between  Whereas, tsunami modeling is carried out using the Community Model Interface for Tsunami (commit) method. Fault plane parameters that obtained were strike , dip , and rake  with dominant slip pointing up to north-north-west with a maximum value of 1.7 m. The fault plane is estimated to have a length of 280 km in the strike direction and a width of 102 km in the dip direction. From the results of the tsunami modeling, the maximum inundation area is 0.32 km2 in residential areas flanked by Pangandaran bays and the maximum run-up of 380.96 cm in Pasir Putih beach area. The tsunami modeling results in much smaller inundation and run-up from field observations, it was assumed that the fault plane segmentation had occurred due to the greater energy released than the one from the fault area, causing waves much larger than the modeling results.
The Effect of Non-Seasonal Climate Variations on Extreme Rainfall Events in Early Rainy Season Onset in Southest West Java Province
Authors: Safril Agus , Saputra Hadi , Siswanto Siswanto , Khoir Aulia Nisa’ul , Al Arif Aditya Kusuma
Published: April 2021

The region of Tasikmalaya, Garut, and Pangandaran (hereafter mentioned as Southeast West Java Province) experienced extreme precipitation that occurred on September 16, 2016, October 6, 2017, and November 5, 2018, which then followed by flood. The characteristics of these extreme rainfall events need to be communicated to the related disaster management agency and the local citizens as a part of understanding the risks and disaster mitigation. This paper aims to determine the relation between extreme rainfall and non-seasonal climate variations such as Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO), El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), tropical storm, and local circulation that occur simultaneously. Atmosphere and ocean data, including daily rainfall, precipitable water, cloud satellite imagery, wind and sea surface temperature were used. Descriptive statistical analysis, atmospheric dynamics, and physical atmosphere were applied to characterize the event, spatially and temporally. The results showed that the MJO was a non-seasonal factor that always exists in these three early rainy season extreme rainfall events in the region. Other non-seasonal factors such as interaction between La Nina and tropical disturbance; La Nina and local circulation; and El Nino and local circulation also affected the extreme rainfall events. We conclude that the intra-seasonal climate variation of MJO and inter-annual climate anomaly of La Nina/ El Nino, tropical storm, and local circulation are among the weather generators for extreme rainfall during early rainy season (September to November) in the Southeast West Java Province.
Adaptación española de la Escala de Conductas Repetitivas Revisada (Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised, RBS-R)
Authors:   Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, Spain, Martínez González Agustín E. , Piqueras José A. ,   Universidad Miguel Hernández, Elche, Spain, Bodfish James W. ,   Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Published: April 2021

El RBS-R es una escala que evalúa las conductas repetitivas mediante 43 ítems mediante seis dimensiones distintas de comportamiento repetitivo en los individuos con trastornos del espectro autista y discapacidad: conductas estereotipadas, autolesivas, compulsivas, perseverantes, rituales y restrictivas. Los ítems se clasifican en una escala likert de cuatro puntos, desde 0 que hace referencia a un comportamiento repetitivo que no se produce hasta la puntuación de 3, equiparable a un comportamiento repetitivo muy grave. La valoración de la conducta repetitiva se realiza en base a las observaciones e interacciones durante el último mes. En el estudio de la conducta repetitiva estudios internacionales han señalado la necesidad de utilizar la RBS-R en el diagnóstico diferencial del autismo.
Peningkatan Aktivitas Hasil Belajar Kognitif Materi Penjumlahan dan Pengurangan Melalui Media Konkret
Authors: Kastiniwati Kastiniwati
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperbaiki proses pembelajaran yang terjadi di kelas. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas dengan desain penelitian yang diadaptasi dari Kemmis & McTaggart. Penelitian dilakukan di SDN 184/V Parit Ponco dengan 7 siswa kelas II. Dalam penelitian ini diterapkan pembelajaran dengan bantuan media konkret pada materi penjumlahan dan pengurangan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar dan aktivitas belajar siswa. Hasil analisis data penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil belajar siswa meningkat dari 32,86 pada prasiklus menjadi 45,71 pada siklus I dan menjadi 75,71 pada siklus II. Aktivitas belajar siswa meningkat dengan rata-rata persentase siswa pada prasiklus sebesar 38,10% kemudian meningkat menjadi 73,81% pada siklus I dan menjadi 85,71% pada siklus II. Sehingga rekomendasi positif penggunaan media konkret ini dapat diberikan untuk meningkatkan hasil dan aktivitas belajar siswa pada materi penjumlahan dan pengurangan.
Pengembangan Instrumen Evaluasi Pembelajaran Tematik Berbasis HOTS (Higher order Thinking skill) dengan Penekanan Karakter
Authors: Zainuddin M. , Sutansi Sutansi , Untari Esti
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan instrumen asesmen kelas 4 tema 1. Indahnya kebersamaan berupa soal tes HOTS yang valid dan reliabel, dan mendeskripsikan kualitas soal tes HOTS untuk mengukur keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan yang diadaptasi dari model pengembangan Borg & Gall, yang meliputi langkah-langkah sebagai berikut: penelitian dan pengumpulan informasi, perencanaan, pengembangan produk awal, uji coba terbatas, revisi produk awal, uji coba lapangan, dan revisi produk akhir. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa instrumen asesmen HOTS berupa soal tes HOTS yang terdiri dari 10 butir soal pilihan ganda dan 5 butir soal uraian dari aspek materi, konstruksi, dan bahasa dinyatakan valid dan layak digunakan. Instrumen tersebut mempunyai koefisien reliabilitas sebesar 0,714 (soal pilihan ganda) dan sebesar 0,940 (soal uraian). Soal pilihan ganda memiliki rata-rata tingkat kesukaran 0,416 (sedang), rata-rata daya pembeda 0,328 (baik), dan semua pengecoh berfungsi baik. Soal uraian memiliki rata-rata tingkat kesukaran 0,363 (sedang) dengan rata-rata daya pembeda 0,518 (baik).
Acute cauda equina syndrome due to lumbar spinal stenosis caused by prolonged supine position during cardiac catheterization: a case report
Authors:   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
Published: April 2021

Background: Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a severe neurologic condition marked by progressive loss of function of the neurologic elements in the spinal canal below the termination of the spinal cord. This article reports an instructive case of CES with acute aggravation of neuropathy after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Patient concerns: A 63-year-old Japanese man underwent catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Because he complained of severe low back pain and numbness in the posterior of both lower limbs while in the supine position, he was given analgesia with pentazocine and sedated with propofol, and the procedure continued. He was then forced to maintain lumbar extension while in the supine position for 13 hours. After the treatment, he noticed urination disor-der, numbness, and paralysis of both lower limbs. Diagnosis: Neurological findings included sensory impairment and motor deficit of L5 and below, including bowel/bladder dysfunction. Lumbar magnetic resonance imaging showed severe lumbar spinal stenosis at L4-L5. He was diagnosed with CES due to lumbar spinal stenosis. Interventions: The patient received emergency surgery for L4-L5 decompression. Decompression of the spinal canal was achieved 33 hours after the start of catheterization. Outcomes: The patient’s leg symptoms improved immediately after surgery, and he was able to walk with a walker. On postoperative day 6, the urinary catheter was removed. However, he experienced urinary retention and needed intermittent self-directed urination. Five months after surgery, he was able to urinate on his own, and completed the intermittent self-directed urination. Nine months after surgery, his muscle strength had recovered almost completely, and he was able to walk with a cane. However, bladder dysfunction such as frequent urination and residual urination remained 4 years after surgery. Lessons: If the supine position elicits low back pain and leg numbness, the presence of lumbar spinal stenosis should be considered. Forcing patients with such symptoms into a sustained posture can lead to CES.
Modelamiento del tratamiento biológico de aguas residuales; estudio en planta piloto de contactores biológicos rotatorios.//Modeling of biological wastewater treatment; study in pilot plant of rotating biological contactors.
Authors: Duque Sarango Paola Jackeline , Heras-Naranjo Catherinne , Lojano-Criollo Diana , Viloria Tony
Published: April 2021

El presente trabajo estudió el rendimiento del tratamiento biológico mediante un sistema de Contadores Biológicos Rotatorios (CBR) construido a nivel de laboratorio de la Universidad Politécnica Salesiana. Para ello se utilizaron aguas residuales obtenidas de la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales de Ucubamba-Cuenca, se llevó  a cabo un control y operación mediante la medición de parámetros físico químicos; nitratos, nitritos, cloro, amonio, pH, conductividad, sedimentación, turbidez y demanda química de oxígeno. Para luego establecer el modelo cinético de degradación del sustrato y validación del mismo, con los datos obtenidos en el laboratorio. Finalmente, los resultados experimentales fueron comparados con el modelo teórico, obteniéndose un resultado comparable entre ambos; se comprobó un ajuste experimental con un valor k (coeficiente de degradación de la materia orgánica) igual a 0,056 y con un R2 de 0,85 y 0,97 en el modelo teórico y experimental respectivamente. AbstractThe present work studied the performance of the biological treatment through a system of Rotating Biological Counters (RBC) built at the laboratory of the Universidad Politécnica Salesiana. Wastewater obtained from the Wastewater Treatment Plant of Ucubamba-Cuenca was used, the control and operation was carried out by measuring physical-chemical parameters; nitrates, nitrites, chlorine, ammonium, pH, conductivity, sedimentation, turbidity and chemical oxygen demand. Next, the kinetic model of substrate degradation was established and validation of the model was done with the data obtained in the laboratory. Finally, the experimental results were compared with the theoretical model, obtaining a comparable result between both; an experimental fit was verified with a k value (coefficient of degradation of organic matter) equal to 0,056 and with an R2 of 0.85 and 0.97 in the theoretical and experimental model respectively.
Fitoquímica De Lippia Citriodora K cultivada en Ecuador y su actividad biológica.// Phytochemistry of Lippia citriodora K grown in Ecuador and its biological activity
Authors: Vélez Elington , D’Armas Haydelba , Jaramillo-Jaramillo Carmita , Echavarría-Vélez Ana Paola , Isitua Chinwe Christy
Published: April 2021

Se realizó un estudio fitoquímico de metabolitos secundarios, actividad antimicrobiana y letal del extracto metanólico de las partes botánicas de Lippia citriodora K (cedrón). Se detectó la presencia taninos, polifenoles, triterpenos y esteroles insaturados para las hojas, flores y tallo; fenilpropanoides y catequinas para tallos y flores; alcaloides para hojas y flores; saponinas para  hojas y tallos. Además, las flores exhibieron la presencia de cumarinas y metilencetonas. Todos los extractos metanólicos mostraron una acción bactericida alta contra cepas de Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus y Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a excepción del extracto de las flores que exhibió una actividad antibacteriana moderada o mediana contra cepas de S. aureus. Además, se observó un efecto antifúngico moderado del extracto de las hojas, y una actividad alta de los extractos del tallo y flores, contra la cepa del hongo Candida albicans. Todos los extractos mostraron letalidad significativa (<1000 µg/ml) frente a nauplios de Artemia salina a las 24 h de exposición (168,77, 82,19 y 172,76 µg/ml para las hojas, tallo y flores, respectivamente); donde el extracto del tallo presentó mayor letalidad con CL50 de 82,19 µg/ml, considerado altamente tóxico según CYTED. Se puede inferir que la especie L. citriodora es una fuente promisoria de metabolitos secundarios bioactivos con actividad farmacológica.AbstractThis research was based on a phytochemical study of secondary metabolites, lethal and antimicrobial activity of methanolic extract of botanical organs  Lippia citriodora K (lemon verbena). It was detected the presence of tannins, polyphenols, triterpenes and unsaturated sterols for leaves, flowers and stem; phenylpropanoids and catechins for stems and flowers; alkaloids for leaves and flowers; saponins for leaves and stems. In addition, the flowers exhibited the presence of coumarins and methylenketones. Methanolic extracts showed high bactericidal action against strains of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in the antimicrobial bioassay, except for the flowers which exhibited moderate activity against S. aureus strains. Furthermore, moderate antifungal effect was observed for leaves extract and high activity for stem and flowers extracts against the strain of Candida albicans fungus. All extracts showed significant lethality (<1000 μg/ml) against A. salina nauplii at 24 h of exposure (168.77, 82.19 and 172.76 μg/mL for leaves, stems and flowers, respectively); where the methanolic extract of the stem showed the highest lethality with LC50 value of 82.19 μg/ml, considered highly toxic according to CYTED. It can be inferred that L. citriodora is a promising source of bioactive secondary metabolites with pharmacological activity.
Educación: La importancia del desarrollo infantil y la educación inicial en un país en el cual no son obligatorios.//Education: The importance of child development and initial education in a country where they are not mandatory.
Authors: Santi-León Fabricio
Published: April 2021

El desarrollo integral sucede en las personas a lo largo de la vida; potencia sus habilidades y destrezas como resultado de la incidencia que tienen factores ambientales, históricos, sociales y culturales.  Entre los 0 y 6 años se conoce como desarrollo infantil integral.  La educación inicial, por su parte, es el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje que sucede entre los 2 y 5 años de edad.  En estas edades se fortalecen y potencian habilidades y destrezas cognitivas, motoras, psicosociales.  Durante muchos años se ha pretendido distinguir al desarrollo infantil de la educación inicial, pero son dos procesos relacionados. En Ecuador, estos procesos están contemplados en la legislación nacional; sin embargo, no son considerados por parte del Estado, como de asistencia obligatoria y algunas familias no dimensionan su real importancia.  Este artículo pretende mostrar la necesidad de fortalecer las políticas públicas para incrementar la cobertura y acceso a los servicios de educación inicial y desarrollo infantil para forjar la mejora de las condiciones de vida de niñas y niños entre los 0 y 5 años. Para ello se han organizado aspectos teóricos y estadísticos que denotan los avances que se han alcanzado en los últimos 12 años. Finalmente, se establecen una serie de breves conclusiones. AbstractIntegral development occurs in people throughout their lives; it enhances their skills and abilities as a result of the impact of environmental, historical, social and cultural factors.  Between the ages of 0 and 6 it is known as integral child development.  Initial education, on the other hand, is the teaching-learning process that takes place between 2 and 5 years of age.  At these ages, cognitive, motor and psychosocial skills and abilities are strengthened and enhanced.  For many years there has been an attempt to distinguish child development from initial education, but these are two related processes. In Ecuador, these processes are contemplated in national legislation; however, they are not considered by the State to be compulsory attendance and some families do not appreciate their real importance.  This article aims to show the need to strengthen public policies to increase coverage and access to early education and child development services in order to improve the living conditions of girls and boys between 0 and 5 years of age. To this end, theoretical and statistical aspects have been organized to show the progress made in the last 12 years. Finally, a series of brief conclusions are established.
LA EDUCACIÓN EMOCIONAL Y SU INCIDENCIA EN EL APRENDIZAJE DE LA CONVIVENCIA EN INICIAL 2
Authors: Alcoser-Grijalva Rosa , Moreno-Ronquillo Blanca , León-García Margarita
Published: April 2021

El presente artículo tienen como objetivo exponer los principales resultados obtenidos en el análisis de la relación   entre educación emocional y aprendizaje del ámbito de la convivencia en los niños de 4 a 5 años del Centro de Educación Inicial “Mundo Mágico”. Los infantes de este centro educativo manifiestan actitudes negativas en su comportamiento, se pelean con sus compañeros de clase, mientras que otros no mantienen concentración con respecto a las actividades que desarrolla la docente, entre otras problemáticas que dieron paso para la ejecución del presente trabajo investigativo. La investigación se desarrolló con enfoque mixto, con la finalidad de describir las características de ambas variables, sus relaciones y posibles soluciones que  puedan darse a las falencias evidenciadas en el centro referido. Los resultados confirmaron la existencia de insuficiencias en el ámbito de convivencia a partir de falencias en la educación emocional. Consecuentemente, se propone una guía de estrategias educativas, con actividades dirigidas a  docentes a cargo del aprendizaje de los infantes, siendo estos los beneficiarios principales, ya que podrán mejorar sus actitudes con  sus compañeros de clase y con ello, el ámbito de la convivencia. Igualmente, se considera que tanto padres de familia como institución en general serán beneficiados con dicha propuesta, mejorando la dirección del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
SUPLEMENTACIÓN DE ÁCIDOS GRASOS OMEGA-3 Y MARCADORES DE ACTIVIDAD DE LA ARTRITIS REUMATOIDE
Authors: Mejia-Montilla Jorly , Reyna-Villasmil Nadia , Bravo-Henríquez Alfonso , Reyna-Villasmil Eduardo , Fernández-Ramírez Andreina , Herrera-Moya Pedro
Published: April 2021

El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar los efectos de la suplementación de ácidos grasos Omega-3 sobre marcadores de actividad de la enfermedad en pacientes con artritis reumatoide. Este estudio fue realizado en el Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo en el periodo de junio de 2016 a diciembre de 2018. Los pacientes fueron asignados para recibir 3 gramos/día de aceite de pescado durante 4 semanas y luego 5 gramos/día durante un periodo de 4 semanas. Se analizaron los marcadores de actividad de la enfermedad (factor reumatoide, tasa de sedimentación de eritrocitos y proteína C reactiva sérica) y el número de pacientes con mejoría clínica. Se observó disminución de los valores de factor reumatoide (p<0,0001) luego de 4 semanas de tratamiento y de los valores de factor reumatoide, tasa de sedimentación globular y proteína C reactiva sérica comparado a las 8 semanas con los valores iniciales (p<0,0001). A las 4 semanas, se observó mejoría en el número de articulaciones inflamadas y disminución de la cantidad de líquido sinovial (p<0,0001). Se concluye que la suplementación de ácidos grasos Omega-3 produce disminución de los marcadores de actividad de la enfermedad en pacientes con artritis reumatoide.
ECOFARMACOVIGILANCIA Y LA DETERMINACIÓN DEL DICLOFENACO SÓDICO MEDIANTE ELECTROANÁLISIS
Authors: Pizarro-Aguilar Yaritza , Ordoñez-Santander Jaime , Mackliff-Jaramillo Carolina , Medina-Preciado Andres , Segura-Osorio Marisela
Published: April 2021

El Diclofenaco se ha convertido en un medicamento muy consumido por los pacientes debido a su acción farmacológica antiinflamatoria, que disminuye el efecto de las prostaglandinas, causantes de la inflamación y dolor. Por su disposición final inadecuada, ocasiona alrededor del mundo problemas a nivel ecológico, específicamente en la fauna. Siendo parte del grupo de contaminantes emergentes, que no están regulados, a pesar del efecto tóxico capaz de alterar la biósfera, por ejemplo, extinción de buitres asiáticos, 100% mortalidad de embriones pez cebra a concentraciones (100mg/L) con 70% de similitud al genoma humano. Esta investigación planteó la determinación de diclofenaco sódico en soluciones acuosas mediante técnica electroanalítica de escaneo lineal (LSV). Se utilizó un electrodo serigrafiado de carbón vítreo modificado con nanotubo de carbono (WMCNT/SGCE) que contiene un sistema integrado de electrodos auxiliar (electrodo de platino) y de referencia (electrodo de plata- cloruro de plata Ag/AgCl). El estudio de pH abarcó un abanico de potencial desde 0.25 V hasta 0.95 V, obteniéndose un mejor desarrollo electroquímico en medios ácidos. Se construyeron curvas de calibrado a partir de comprimidos comerciales y un patrón de DCF (USP). La linealidad, exactitud, precisión del método fueron significativas.
EVALUACIÓN DE LA CALIDAD DE AGUAS SUBTERRÁNEA DE LA PARROQUIA LA PEAÑA, PROVINCIA EL ORO, ECUADOR
Authors: Castillo-Herrera Sara , Barrezueta-Unda Salomón , Arbito-Quituisaca Javier
Published: April 2021

El agua subterránea es un recurso limitada con una alta vulnerabilidad a factores naturales o antropogénicos que pueden alterar sus atributos físicos, químicos y biológicos; y transformar este recurso en no apto para las actividades humanas incluido la agricultura. Aspecto que motivó la investigación, y tuvo como objetivo evaluar las aguas subterráneas de la parroquia La Peaña, en la provincia de El Oro (Ecuador). Para esto, se delimitaron 22 pozos  ubicados en varias fincas bananeras, donde se tomaron muestras para determinar las propiedades color y olor; así como el pH, la conductividad eléctrica y la temperatura. También se delimito 10 submuestras a las que se realizaron análisis biológicos de coliformes totales, Escherichia coli y de los metales pesados: Hg. Pb. As. Cd y Mn. Los resultados mostraron un color transparente y sin olor en más del 80% de los pozos. El rango del pH 7.28-8.27 mostró una tendencia hacia la alcalinidad, con ligera presencia de salinidad por su baja CE (rango, 0.17-0.39 mS m). Las bacterias coliformes estuvieron en seis pozos con niveles sobre los 30 UFC ml-1). Los metales Hg, Pb, As y Cd obtuvieron medias de 0.29 ug l-1, 5 ugl-1; 10.00 ug l-1 y 0.80 ug l-1, respetivamente, mientras que el Mn mostró la mayor variabilidad con rango de 0.06-1240 ug l-1. Se recomienda no utilizar el agua con niveles altos de coliformes totales en el proceso de poscosecha del banano.
Use of blends of legume flours and manioc starch to elaborate gluten-free sweet biscuits
Authors: Aguirre-Torres Lisseth Elizabeth , Martínez-Mora Edison Omar , Cuenca-Mayorga Fabián Patricio
Published: April 2021

The base for this research work was set in the study of the interaction between legume flours and tuber starch blends to be used for sweet biscuits formulations and the successive evaluation of quality parameters. As main inputs the following were used: legume flours, manioc starch, margarine, sugar, eggs, and baking soda. Basic utensils: plastic and aluminum trays, biscuits shapers, cutters, other biscuit items. Analytical balance, mixer, and oven. Methods: Establishment of experimental units, analysis of manioc starch and legume flours, moisture analysis, ash content determination, rheological analysis of blends, gluten analysis in the blend of starch and legumes flours, dough formulation and biscuit making, textural a color analysis, sensory analysis of biscuits, statistical analysis. The results of moisture and ash analyzes in the inputs for blends were within the limits established of 14,5%. Ash content found was 2.3% in starch, 6.3% in soybean meal, and 2.9% in chickpea flour. Gluten content was around 10 mg/g in average in the 3 samples. Concerning rheological characterization, water absorption for the 3 blends was relatively low. Values resulted for the torque were within 1.1 Nm; time required to reach this value did not exceed two minutes of kneading stability.  The 3 blends denoted low amylasic activity, as well as low starch damage. Gel stability results were due to the high amylasic activity occurred in manioc starch. The retrogradation intensity predicted that the 3 blends would have a long shelf life since retrogradation processes were low for the 3 cases. Hardness presented in samples was due to protein supply provided by soybean meal. According to the sensory analysis average results for texture, flavor, and color attribute, differences were found. The ANOVA for sensory evaluation in biscuits showed differences regarding texture, flavor, and color attributes in biscuits. The moisture values obtained for each biscuit sample were similar to each other and did not exceed 3%. Tuber starch and legume flour incorporation in formulation to produce gluten-free biscuits contributes to the development of a flavorsome product and provides an alternative for people with gluten intolerance. The results obtained may be used as the basis for the production of gluten-free biscuits.
Factors affecting the strategic planning in local organizations for designing a structural model
Authors: Souki Behzad , Najaf Beigi Reza , Daneshfard Karamullah
Published: April 2021

This study aims to identify the problems affecting strategic planning in local organizations which can help the development of the society. By conducting interviews and studying the available sources, 33 factors were identified and presented, and they were subdivided into four major groups of behavior, communication, knowledge and institutions. The classification was designed on the basis on the application of Interpretive Structural Model (ISM) and a qualitative-quantitative method. The Smart PLS software was used as the best structural equation modelling tool to design the study model. The final model was also tested using the technique of the least partial squares. The six factors of political behavior, negotiation experience, communication technologies, relations with extra-organizational agents, regulatory effectiveness and organization were found to be fundamental. The validity of the model included community validity indices and augmentation validity. The model's adequacy indices were also positive and greater than zero, indicating that the model devised has acceptable quality and validity. In addition, the GOF index obtained from the calculations was found to be 0.611, which shows the high quality of the model. The study's assumptions about the effects of the four groups of factors on strategic planning were also attested to with 0.95 possibilities. Finally, based on results gained out of the study, certain strategies were suggested for the local organizations.
Evaluación ex post al proyecto productivo alternativo de Bella Bajo Monzón
Authors: Alvarado-Villanueva Yosvel , Ferrer-Tarazona Royer Santelle , Florida-Rofner Nelino
Published: April 2021

En el valle del Monzón los proyectos alternativos al cultivo ilícito de la hoja de coca no tuvieron mejoras socioeconómicas, tales resultados generaron controversias entre la población y la institución ejecutora. Por ello, el objetivo fue realizar la evaluación Ex Post del Proyecto de Inversión Pública (PIP), mejoramiento de las cadenas productivas estrategias (café y cacao) ámbito Bella Bajo Monzón, ejecutado entre 2012-2015. Se utilizó la metodología de evaluación Ex Post de la Agencia de Cooperación Internacional del Japón-JICA, sobre una muestra de 222 beneficiarios. Los resultados muestran que el 100 % de beneficiarios califican en total desacuerdo al proyecto ejecutado, según los criterios de evaluación ex post (pertinencia, eficiencia, eficacia, impactos y sostenibilidad); el cumplimiento de los componentes del proyecto es calificado entre pésimo y regular, generando reducción de sus ingresos, del consumo de alimentos, excepto, las mejoras en salud y educación se mantienen y continúan usando los servicios públicos. Se concluye, que no existió criterios técnicos agronómicos adecuados, asistencia técnica e inadecuado fortalecimiento organizacional en asociatividad, aspectos fundamentales que reflejan descontento social; el método Ex Post JICA genero información valiosa para la retroalimentación en los procesos de ejecución y mejorar las políticas públicas en calidad de la inversión.
Características higroscópicas de las maderas Spathodea campanulata, Fraxinus americana y Albizia plurijuga impregnadas con boro
Authors: Sotomayor-Castellanos Javier , Ávila-Calderón Luz , Fuentes-Salinas Mario
Published: April 2021

El objetivo de la investigación fue evaluar si el impregnado de la madera con sales de boro reduce su higroscopicidad y mejora su estabilidad dimensional. En probetas de pequeñas dimensiones de madera de Spathodea campanulata, Fraxinus americana y Albizia plurijuga se aplicó un tratamiento caliente-frío de sales de boro con una concentración de 3%. Se realizaron pruebas de higroscopía y tanto antes como después del impregnado con sales de boro, se analizó la densidad básica, contenido de humedad, higroexpansiones radial, tangencial, longitudinal y volumétrica, puntos de saturación de la fibra, coeficientes de higroexpansión, índice de antiexpansión y relación de anisotropía. Después del baño, las características higroscópicas se modificaron según las especies y las direcciones observadas. El tratamiento mejora la estabilidad dimensional de S. campanulata en 63%, de F. americana en 21% y para A. plurijuga en 18%. Es recomendable investigar la influencia de las características anatómicas sobre las propiedades higroscópicas de estas especies.
Las diversas lecturas del concepto de violencia política en razón de género en México (2010-2020)
Authors: Guadarrama Sánchez Gloria Jovita , Aguilar Pinto Emma Del Carmen
Published: April 2021

La violencia política en razón de género constituye una amenaza para los derechos de las mujeres que participan en la esfera política y tiene efectos nocivos en la sociedad. No obstante, resulta difícil aproximarse a lo que debe ser considerado como violencia política. El objetivo de este texto es examinar distintas perspectivas sobre los significados del concepto; su discusión se sustenta en la revisión de estudios académicos, libros y artículos publicados en México entre 2010 y 2020, mediante un análisis que marca puntos nodales en el concepto. Los ejes centrales de la discusión contribuyen al entendimiento de su construcción social e institucionalización, particularmente en los ámbitos académico y político, y destacan su relevancia para los procedimientos democráticos.
Shaping the teaching and learning of intercultural communication through virtual mobility
Authors: Catalano Theresa , Barriga Andrea Muñoz
Published: April 2021

The globally mobile reality of today’s world has made the field of intercultural communication increasingly relevant as people more often find themselves in intercultural situations. As a result, language teachers must be more prepared to work in intercultural contexts, and to teach their own students how to communicate across differences in intercultural situations both physically and virtually. The present paper examines this special issue’s topic of physical and virtual mobility and intercultural competence through the lens of teacher education. Using narrative inquiry, two teacher educators in very different geographic and socio-economic contexts (US and Colombia) explore their own attempts at developing intercultural communication in teacher learners through a WhatsApp pen pal exchange project in their intercultural communication classes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings reveal different ways in which virtual mobility and other affordances of WhatsApp can be harnessed to achieve various aims of intercultural education, but also how activities such as the pen pal exchange can be improved in order to align more with current theories of intercultural communication.
Fractal theory of non-Newtonian oil viscosity based on the mutual interaction of
colloidal particles: a review and new results
Authors: Lesin V.I.
Published: April 2021

To describe the viscosity of oil, the author proposed a theory based on a new
physical model, which takes into account the interaction of individual colloidal
particles and their aggregates of fractal structure. This process is accompanied by the
addition of individual particles to aggregates and by their separation under the action
of shear stress, which is reflected in the energy consumption of the fluid movement and
manifests itself as a dependence of the viscosity on the shear rate. The purpose of the
review is to demonstrate the application of fractal viscosity theory to interpret the
results of known experimental studies. The review also contains the results of new
experimental studies of a model sample of oil to illustrate a number of statements of
the theory. The detailed parameters of the physical model are specified, on the basis of
which a fractal theory of viscosity is proposed; a system of two equations is obtained
that allows to describe the dependence of viscosity on the shear rate and time. It is
demonstrated that the conclusions drawn from the theory correspond to the known and
newly obtained experimental data. The regularities of viscosity relaxation predicted
experimentally by the theory with increasing and decreasing shear rates are confirmed. A
methodology based on the laws of thermodynamics is proposed that allows to select the
mode of shear rate action on heavy oil to reduce its viscosity.
Medicinal Plants Used by Dayak Kanayatn Traditional Healers in Tonang Village Sengah Temila District Landak Regency
Authors: Sari Rika Purnama , Yusro Fathul , Mariani Yeni
Published: April 2021

Plants have an essential role in people's lives because of their benefits and properties, such as for medicinal properties. In Landak District, only limited studies on medicinal plant had been carried out. This study analyzes the species of medicinal plants used by the Dayak Kanayatn tribal traditional healers in Tonang Village, Sengah Temila District, Landak Regency. The sampling used the snowball sampling technique. The results found that traditional healers of Dayak Kanayatn in Tonang Village used a total of 60 species belong to 36 families. The most utilized families (8.47%) are Zingiberaceae and Asteraceae. The extensive use of plant habitus is herbs (41,67%). Leaves are the most dominant plant part used (44.78%), while the highest processing method was boiled (39.74%). The highest form of use was drinking (38.67%), the most common location of plants was in the yard (67.74%), the highest plant status is cultivated (52%), and the highest form of the potion is in the form of a mixture (72%). The result shows that the traditional healers in the Dayak Kanayatn community in Tonang Village, Sengah Temila District, Landak Regency, still use medicinal plants to overcome health problems and treat disease.
Isolation and Characterization of Potassium-Solubilizing Bacteria from Two Different Rhizospheres and a Cow Manure in IPB University
Authors: Jaya Dori Kusuma , Hasibuan Sari Yulia Kartika , Bria Deseriana
Published: April 2021

Applying PGPB (Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria) as bioinoculant under the excessive and continuous use of chemical fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide need to be highlighted nowadays. One of the most beneficial PGPB is potassium-solubilizing rhizobacteria. Potassium is one of the elements that plant absorbs in a large amounts along with nitrogen. Soil in various regions of Indonesia have low potassium solubility. Therefore, finding the best novel isolates contributing to potassium solubilization need to be carried out continually. The aim of this study is to find potassium-solubilizing bacteria from two different rhizospheres (banana and chili plant) in Leuwikopo Experimental Garden and a cow manure in Cattle Pen, IPB University. To obtain the potassium-solubilizing isolates, we observed and characterized the best growing isolates and measured the solubilizing zone on Alexandrov agar medium. Three out of 10 isolates were selected and tested their pathogenicity on tobacco leave. Solubilization index of three isolates from the highest to the lowest were MPK P (3.07), MPK KT (3.03), and MPK C (2.63), respectively. Necrotic on tobacco leave after isolates treatment showed negative result which means that the three isolates were not pathogenic to plant host. The isolates are recommended to be used as bioinoculant both in greenhouse and field plants which lack of potassium availability in soil.
Floodplain Mapping and Risks Assessment of the Orashi River Using Remote Sensing and GIS in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria
Authors: Rowland Eteh Desmond , Okpobiri Okechukwu
Published: April 2021

Residents along the shoreline of the Orashi River have yearly been displaced and recorded loss of lives,farmland,and infrastructures. The Government’s approach has been the provision of relief materials to the victims instead of implementing adequate control measures.This research employs Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission and Google Earth imagery in developing a 3D floodplain map using ArcGIS software. The result indicates the drainage system in the study area is dendritic with catchment of 79 subbasins and 76 pour point implying the area is floodplain .Incorporating the 3D slope which reveals that> 8 and <8 makes up 1.15% and 98.85% of the study area respectively confirms the area is a floodplain. Aspect indicate west-facing slope are dark blue, 3D hillshade indicate yellow is very low area and the high area is pink and also the buffer analysis result reveals waterbodies reflecting blue with an estimated area of 1.88 km2,yellow indicate 0.79 km2 of the shoreline, red indicate 0.81 km2 of the minor floodplain and pink contain 0.82 km2 with the length of 32.82 km. The result from google earth image in 2007 indicate absent of settlement, 2013 indicate minimal settlement and 2020 indicate major settlement in the study area when correlated with 3D Floodplain mapping before and during the flood in other to analyze and manage flooding for further purpose and the majority of the area are under seize with flood like in 2020. Therefore, Remote Sensing and GIS techniques are useful for Floodplain mapping, risk analysis for control measures for better flood management.
EKSTRAK BUAH NANAS TERHADAP JUMLAH TOTAL LEUKOSIT DAN NEUTROFIL IKAN LELE (Clarias batrachus) YANG DIINFEKSI DENGAN Aeromonas hydrophila
Authors: Widyawati Ratna , Widhowati Dyah , Nadhifa Dhia
Published: April 2021

The present research to determine the Extract of Pineapple (Ananas comosus) on the survival of catfish infected with A. Hydrophila. The main problem of cultivation of catfish (C. batrachus) is a disease caused by the bacterium Aeromonas hydrophila.Catfish (Clarias batrachus) is a freshwater fish that has several advantages, one of which is a high nutritional content. Test animals used were catfish measuring 15-20cm with a body weight of ± 250gr. Challenge test by injecting A. hydrophila suspension with a dose of 108sel / mm3 as much as 0.1mm intramuscularly. Observations were made for 7 days after infection  which included the total number of leukocytes and neutrophils. This study was divided into 5 treatment groups with 5 replications, namely P1 (positive control), P2 (0.1%), P3 (0.3%), P4 (0.5%),  P5  (0.7%)  and soaking Pineapple Fruit Extract for 24 hours. Data analysis in this study used one way ANOVA statistical test. The results showed symptoms of catfish attacked by Aeromonas hydrophila including increased total number of leukocytes and neutrophils and ulceration in catfish. Soaking effect Pineapple fruit extract 0.5% effective dose can reduce the total number of leukocytes and 0.7% effective dose can reduce the total number of neutrophils.
PROLAPSUS UTERI PASCA MELAHIRKAN PADA KUCING MIX
Authors: Apritya Desty , Widyawati Ratna
Published: April 2021

2-year-old female cat with a history of giving birth. Physical examination showed that the uterine mucosa has protusio or eversion through the vagina and vulva and hangs out. The protruding uterus was amputated and ovariohysterectomy was performed. Laparotomy was performed to ligated the ovarian artery, uterine artery, ovarian removal and vaginopexy. Antibiotic, analgesic and immunostimulants was given postoperative. The incision of the wound was closed for approximately 1 week.
An investigation into social studies curriculum and course books in the context of women's and children's rights
Authors:   Department of Social Studies Education, Faculty of Education, Adıyaman University, Turkey, Erol Hüseyin
Published: April 2021

Human rights are necessary and compulsory for all people irrespective of language, religion, race, gender or sect. Learning about these rights begins within family and continues in school formally. Human rights education is necessary for values of human rights to pass from theory to practice. The rights given to people or groups with certain characteristics only in the past are today offered on the basis of equality and freedom in the contemporary society. Among those groups, children and women who obtained their rights later than others are of sensitive importance. This study investigated the extent to which children’s and women’s rights are included in the social sciences curriculum and social sciences course books. Among qualitative research methods, the document analysis was used in the study. The results of study showed that children's and women's rights are not included in social sciences course and curriculum at a desired level, the values that can be associated with human rights are included, yet these values are not distributed in a balanced way across grades. Learning outcomes regarding human rights in the curriculum of social sciences can be increased. The contents about children's and women's rights can be increased. Also, the current and controversial topics regarding children's and women's rights can be added in the course books.
The relationship between sports manager behaviour and locus of control: An application on students of faculties of sport sciences
Authors:   Faculty of Sport Sciences, Usak University, Usak, Turkey, Günel İlker
Published: April 2021

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the locus of control and the sports manager behavior levels of the students studying in the department of sports management of the faculty of sport sciences. The study was conducted by the correlational survey method, one of the quantitative research designs. Population of the study consists of students studying in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades in the departments of sports management of the faculties of sport sciences from various state and private universities. The sample of the study conducted using the nonprobability sampling method consists of 718 sports management students (male = 452, female = 266). In the study, data were collected with the sports manager behavior scale and the internal-external locus of control scale. Data were analyzed by means of analysis of normality, t-test, one-way Anova test and multiple regression tests. The study found a significant difference between students' gender, grade levels, university type and sports manager behaviors. There was no significant effect of internal-external locus of control levels on sports manager behaviors. In conclusion, it was found that the students' sport manager behavior and internal-external locus of control levels were quite high, and female students have higher sports manager behavior levels compared to male students, and the higher the level of grade, the higher the levels of sports manager behavior.