bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psychological Distress among Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients Khartoum State 2020
Authors:   Department of Community Medicine, National University, Sudan, E Osama , S Kamil ,   Department of Community Medicine, University of Khartoum, Sudan, E Hiba ,   Department of Community Medicine, National University, Sudan, M Tahani ,   Department of Community Medicine, National University, Sudan
Published: March 2022

Introduction: The incidence of cancer in Sudan, like other world, shows an increasing pattern; consequently, a greater number of people are expected to take the role of principal caregivers in the near future. Hence, it is high time to achieve inclusive knowledge about the outcome of caregiver burden related to the caregiver’s well-being. Materials and Methods: This study is a cross-sectional, observational study aiming to assess psychological distress among the principal family caregivers of cancer patients at oncology public specialized outpatients’ clinics in Khartoum State. Multiple validated and structured questionnaires and a checklist were implemented to collect relevant data related to both cancer patient and family caregiver. Systematic random sample was applied to recruit 143 of cancer patients’ caregivers. Results: Majority of cancer patients were females 56.6% and 32.2% were in the age group (51-65) years. Breast cancer and leukemia were the most frequent types of cancer among participants, with 11.9% each. Regarding family caregiver most of them were females 54.5% with average age was (37.7) years. About half of them were the cancer patient’s child descendants. Concerning psychological distress among family caregivers, depression and anxiety were reported by (53.8%) and (72.7%), respectively. Psychological distress is more prevalent among caregivers with subsequent characteristics: females, younger and middle age, and lower economic status. Conclusion: Findings point to high proportions of elevated psychological distress, among family caregivers of cancer patients. Further, longitudinal studies with qualitative dimensions are recommended. Multidisciplinary arrangements are necessary to meet caregivers’ needs.
Vitamin D: A Boon to Respiratory Health in COVID-19
Authors:   Department of Community Medicine, Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital, India, Josh Harshdeep , Haq Afrozul ,   Department of Food Technology, Jamia Hamdard, India
Published: March 2022

COVID-19 has errupted not only as a pandemic but as challenge to mankind. Life has come to a stand still. All spheres of life are affected not only in terms of jobs and economy but importantly health and well being. In Indian scenario this is of particular significance as autumn coincides with festivities, wedding season and mass gatherings. Outbreaks of respiratory viral infections, such as those caused by influenza A and Respiratory Synctial Virus have long been associated with changing season reaching a peak in winter season and nadir in summer months. Various factors could be attributed to this pattern like increased virus survival at low temperature, tendency of close gatherings in winter months and cold dry air reducing mucus in nasal passages. Clinically Vitamin D deficiency has been shown to associate with increased risk of diverse acute respiratory tract infections. It has been proposed that vitamin D, diminishes production of respiratory cytokines, which appear to play a central part in pathogenesis of severe COVID-19.
An Online Knowledge-Attitude-Practice Survey in the Community about Diabetes Mellitus in India
Authors:   Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, India, R Chakraverty , K Samanta ,   Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, India, C Sarkar ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Genex College of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Chinsurah, Hooghly, WB, India, J Bandhyopadhyay ,   Department of Pharmacology, Hooghly B.C Roy institute, WB, India
Published: March 2022

Background: To address the reasons for it is important to understand the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) of all pertinent stakeholders. This multicentrrising burden of Diabetes mellitus in India this survey is aimed at understanding the KAP quotients of the community regarding knowledge of laypersons regarding diabetes mellitus as this is lacking in Indian studies. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted through online mode in India using a validated, field-tested questionnaire incorporating KAP domain questions regarding Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Scores to questions were appropriately assigned. Results: The mean (SD) age of the respondents was 35.2 (12.61) y and 62% had a graduate or higher level of education. The median (IQR) KAP scores were 10 (8-12), 5 (3-5) and 2 (2-3) out of a maximum of 18, 5 and 6, respectively. Higher educational and socioeconomic levels were associated with better attitude scores, but knowledge levels were comparable. Correlations between KAP scores were poor. Conclusions: This study reveals that laypeople have appropriate knowledge and attitude regarding diabetes mellitus to some degree but there are important lacunae and practices are often found wanting. These issues need to be addressed in sustained public sensitization and motivational campaigns to improve the future and treatment outcomes of Diabetes mellitus in India.
Detection on Electroplating Effluent-Induced Cytopathological Alterations and DNA Damage in the Blood Samples of Cirrhinus mrigala (Hamilton, 1822)
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Affiliated Bharathiar University, India, R Sudhasaravanan , S Binukumari ,   Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Affiliated Bharathiar University, India, S Rajeshkumar ,   Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Affiliated Bharathiar University, India, M Mohan Kumar ,   Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Affiliated Bharathiar University, India, R Mukherjee ,   Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Affiliated Bharathiar University, India, J Selvaraj ,   Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Affiliated Bharathiar University, India
Published: March 2022

In the present study, fresh waterfish Cirrhinus mrigala has been used as a model organism to understand the mechanistic link between electroplating industrial effluent (EIE) and oxidative stress in aquatic ecosystems. To this end, the fishes were exposed to industrial effluent, in the tank water for 10, 20 and 30 days under controlled laboratory conditions. Various hematological parameters (Total RBC and WBC, Hemoglobin, MCV, MCH, PCV), biochemical metabolites (Glucose, protein, Cholesterol) and markers of genotoxicity (comet assay and micronuclear assay) were assessed. Fishes exposed for 30 days showed marked increase (p <0.001) in RBC with concomitant decrease in total WBC. There is significant (p <0.001) decline in indices of blood cells such as Hb, MCV, MCH and PCV. Results from comet assay showed significantly (p < 0.05) increased frequency genotoxicity in erythrocytes of as evident from observed increase in tail length in fishes exposed to EIE for 30 days. Overall, the results of this study, clearly demonstrated concentration dependent response of electroplating industrial effluent on freshwater fish Cirrhinus mrigala on haematological, biochemical and genotoxic markers. The results obtained herein suggests EIE as potential xenobiotics contributing towards ecotoxic and genotoxic effect in fishes.
The Effectiveness of Therapeutic and Prophylactic Complexes in the Treatment of Chronic Generalized Periodontitis in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Authors:   Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Dentistry No. 2 of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Russia, MS Yu , PV Moroz ,   Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Surgical Dentistry and CHLH CHOU VO “St. Petersburg Medical and Social Institute”, Russia, IB Nektarevskaya ,   Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Dentistry No. 4 of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Russia, OV Shelemekh ,   Postgraduate Student of the Department of Dentistry No. 2 of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, RL Lukin ,   Dentist-therapist MBUZ “Dental Polyclinic of the City of Rostov-on-Don
Published: March 2022

Local drug anti-inflammatory therapy is an integral part of the comprehensive treatment and prevention of periodontal diseases. Preparations used for topical use in periodontics are often poorly fixed at the place of application, as a result of which the exposure of the drug is not maintained. In addition, they are combined arbitrarily, without taking into account their compatibility and dosage, during one course of treatment, drugs with a different mechanism of action are used each time, the multiplicity of procedures is not maintained. The selection of medicines is carried out by the doctor empirically. The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the use of various therapeutic and prophylactic complexes in the treatment of periodontitis in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Multimodal spectroscopy with chemometrics for the forensic analysis of Western Australian sandy soils
Authors: Newland Talia , Pitts Kari , Lewis Simon
Published: March 2022

This study demonstrates a multi-modal analytical sequence suited to the characterisation of sandy soils, which remain an underutilised form of forensic trace evidence. Within the Swan Coastal Plain in Perth, Western Australia, most soils are heavily leached with only small deviations in their mineral compositions. Their lack of clay and organic matter has led to inorganic methods of analysis predominating, in addition to experimentation with modified techniques. One example is utilisation of the quartz-recovered fine fraction, which is suitable for dry, quartz-dominated sandy soils. In this study, preliminary investigations used the spectroscopic techniques microspectrophotometry, infrared spectroscopy, and x-ray diffraction, to develop a multi-faceted approach for the forensic analysis of the quartz fine fraction of soils. These data were then combined with principal component analysis to demonstrate how chemometrics can assist with objective characterisation and differentiation of sandy soil samples for forensic purposes. Chemometric analysis has not previously been attempted with data obtained from the quartz fine fraction. This methodology is transferable to other jurisdictions where dry, sandy soils predominate.
Why Do Liquids Mix? The Mixing of Protic Ionic Liquids Sharing the Same Cation is Apparently Driven by Enthalpy, not Entropy
Authors: Golub Benjamin , Ondo Daniel , Ludwig Ralf , Paschek Dietmar
Published: March 2022

We study hydrogen bond (HB) redistribution in mixtures of two protic ionic liquids (PILs) sharing the same cation: triethylammonium-methanesulfonate ([TEA][OMs]) and triethylammonium-trifluoromethanesulfonate ([TEA][OTf]). The mixture is exhibiting large negative energies of mixing. Based on results obtained from atomic detail molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, we derive a lattice model, discriminating between HB and nonspecific intermolecular interactions. We demonstrate that due to the ordered structure of the PILs, only the HB interactions contribute to the mixing energy. This allows to us to connect the equilibrium of HBs to each of the two anion species with the corresponding excess energies and entropies. The entropy associated with HB redistribution is shown to be negative, and even overcompensating the positive entropy associated with a statistical distribution of the ions in the mixture. This is strongly suggesting that the mixing process is driven by enthalpy, not entropy.
Fluorine in Medicinal Chemistry: In Perspective to COVID-19
Authors: ZHANG CHENG
Published: March 2022

Over two years into the outbreak of COVID-19, the quest for effective and economical drugs has become starkly clear to reduce the risk of progression of coronavirus disease. A number of drugs have been investigated and they can be taken orally at home and be used after exposure to SARS-CoV-2 or at the first sign of COVID-19. Fluorinated oral anti-COVID-19 drugs—including Paxlovid, the first oral tablet for the treatment of COVID-19—is an important subgroup. Fluorine has been widely used in pharmaceuticals market and can lead to improved selectivity indices, increased lipophilicity, greater metabolic stability, and in this case the improved anti-COVID-19 efficacy. In this mini-review, we will give an update on fluorinated anti-COVID-19 drugs by providing the key information and current knowledge of these drugs, including chemical structure, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, and mechanism of action.
The Molecular and Electronic Structure of Isolated Platinum Sites Enabled by Expedient Measurement of 195Pt Chemical Shift Anisotropy
Authors: Venkatesh Amrit , Gioffrè Domenico , Atterberry Benjamin , Rochlitz Lukas , Carnahan Scott , Wang Zhuoran , Menzildjian Georges , Lesage Anne , Coperét Christophe , Rossini Aaron
Published: March 2022

Techniques that can characterize the molecular structures of dilute surface species are required to facilitate the rational synthesis and improvement of single-site and single-atom, such as the important class of Pt-based systems. In this context, 195Pt solid-state NMR spectroscopy could be an ideal tool for this task because 195Pt NMR spectra and sizeable chemical shift anisotropy (CSA) are highly sensitive probes of the local chemical environment and electronic structure. However, the broadening of 195Pt solid-state NMR spectra by CSA often results in low NMR sensitivity. Furthermore, characterization of Pt sites on surfaces is complicated by the typical low Pt loadings that are between 0.2 to 5 wt.%. Here, we introduce a set of solid-state NMR methods that exploit fast MAS and indirect detection of a sensitive spy nucleus (1H or 31P) to enable rapid acquisition of 195Pt MAS NMR spectra. We demonstrate that high-resolution wideline 195Pt MAS NMR spectra can be in minutes to a few hours for a series of molecular and single-site Pt species grafted on silica with Pt loading of only 3-5 wt.%. Low-power, long-duration, sideband-selective excitation and saturation pulses are incorporated into t1-noise eliminated (TONE) dipolar heteronuclear multiple quantum coherence (D-HMQC), perfect echo resonance echo saturation pulse double resonance (PE RESPDOR) or J-resolved pulse sequences. The complete 195Pt MAS NMR spectrum is then reconstructed by recording a series of 1D NMR spectra where the offset of the 195Pt pulses is varied. Analysis of the 195Pt MAS NMR spectra yields the 195Pt chemical shift tensor parameters. Analysis of the NMR signatures based on relativistic zeroth order approximation (ZORA) DFT calculations enables the rationalization of changes in the observed 195Pt CSA across the series of Pt compounds. Simple and predictive orbital models relate the measured spectral signatures to specific electronic environments and allows the identification of coordination environment by inspection of the CSA (isotropic chemical shift and measured spans). The methodology developed here paves the way for the detailed structural and electronic analysis of dilute platinum sites in single-atom and single-site heterogeneous catalysts.
Fluorescence Quenching of Xanthene Dyes during Amide Bond Formation using DMTMM
Authors: Patterson Kristen , Romero-Reyes Misael , Heemstra Jennifer
Published: March 2022

Fluorophore bioconjugation to proteins, nucleic acids, and other important molecules can provide a powerful approach to sensing, imaging, and quantifying chemical and biological processes. One of the most prevalent methods for fluorophore attachment is through the formation of amide bonds, which are often facilitated by coupling agents to activate carboxylic acid moieties for subsequent nucleophilic attack by amines. DMTMM is among the most popular of these coupling agents for bioconjugation due to its ability to facilitate amide bond formation in water. After observing quenching of 5-fluoresceinamine (FAM)-conjugated oligonucleotides in the presence of DMTMM, we sought to evaluate the magnitude and scope of this challenge by surveying the effect of DMTMM on a range of fluorescent dyes. A higher quenching effect was consistently observed for xanthene dyes compared to cyanine dyes. Further analysis of the impact of DMTMM on FAM shows that quenching occurs independently of whether the dye is free in solution or attached to a DNA oligonucleotide or antibody. Furthermore, we found that FAM-conjugated DNA was unable to recover its fluorescence after the removal of DMTMM and UV-Vis and NMR analysis suggests the formation of new products. However, further studies are needed to elucidate the specific analogues being formed. This research serves as a word of caution to those utilizing xanthene-containing fluorophores in bioconjugation reactions involving DMTMM.
Predicting spinel solid solutions using a random atom substitution method
Authors: Dickson Robert , Manning Troy , Raj Edwin , Booth Jonathan , Rosseinsky Matthew , Dyer Matthew
Published: March 2022

Exploration of chemical composition and structural configuration space is the central problem in crystal structure prediction. Even in limiting structure space to a single structure type, many different compositions and configurations are possible. In this work, we attempt to address this problem using an extension to the existing ChemDASH code in which variable compositions can be explored. We show that ChemDASH is an efficient method for exploring a fixed-composition space of spinel structures and build upon this to include variable compositions in the Mn-Fe-Zn-O spinel phase field. This work presents the first basin-hopping crystal structure prediction method that can explore variable compositions.
Grazing-Incidence Texture Tomography of a Patterned Organic Semiconductor Film
Authors: Smilgies Detlef , Koker Margaret , Li Ruipeng , Shaw Leo , Bao Zhenan
Published: March 2022

The use of grazing-incidence scattering methods for the characterization of 2D patterned organic thin films is limited due to the elongated 1D footprint of the X-ray beam on the sample. However, this characteristic feature can be turned into an advantage, when combined with tomographic reconstruction. In this pilot study we show how the use of a chosen texture reflection and a diffuse reflectivity signal can each provide 2D images of the deposits, simultaneously revealing the organic film’s crystal orientation and the location of the metal electrodes.
Forecasting US Inflation Using Bayesian Nonparametric Models
Authors: Clark Todd E. , Huber Florian , Koop Gary , Marcellino Massimiliano
Published: March 2022

The relationship between inflation and predictors such as unemployment is potentially nonlinear with a strength that varies over time, and prediction errors error may be subject to large, asymmetric shocks. Inspired by these concerns, we develop a model for inflation forecasting that is nonparametric both in the conditional mean and in the error using Gaussian and Dirichlet processes, respectively. We discuss how both these features may be important in producing accurate forecasts of inflation. In a forecasting exercise involving CPI inflation, we find that our approach has substantial benefits, both overall and in the left tail, with nonparametric modeling of the conditional mean being of particular importance.
A REVIEW ON POWER CONVERTERS WITH DIFFERENT CONTROL TECHNIQUES FOR PV APPLICATION
Authors:   Department of EEE  Bangalore University, India, Shree Bindhu
Published: March 2022

Nowadays, in most of the industrial applications, power converters are required because it is very essential to convert the fixed voltage dc source into variable voltage dc source for some applications and for some more applications, it is required to convert the variable voltage dc source into fixed voltage dc source based on the application. In this paper, different types of dc-dc converters are studied based on their applications. In recent days, dc-dc converters are implemented in photovoltaic applications like solar panel, wind energy integration, dc grid system, etc. In order to obtain the regulated output dc voltage, different control techniques are also studied. In this paper comparison of different control techniques have been done. In photovoltaic systems, dc-dc converters are required in order to link the low voltage PV panel and high voltage dc link. MPPT control technique is also employed in the photovoltaic system to extract the maximum power from the PV panel. In PV DC grid system, DC-DC converters are more essential as it converts the unregulated and unstable output power to regulated, stable output. By using dc-dc power converters, use of bulky and heavy low frequency step-up coupling transformer can be avoided.
STUDY OF SNPP-VIIRS SATELLITE IMAGE FOR ESTIMATION SURFACE GILL NETS FISHING GROUND IN SEMARANG WATERS, CENTRAL JAVA, INDONESIA
Authors: Munthe Syahril , Fitri Aristi , Setyawan Hendrik
Published: March 2022

Gillnet fishermen in Semarang often have difficulty determining the fishing grounds. The aims of the study were to analysed the spatial and temporal distribution of sea surface temperature (SST) and chlorophyll-a, to analysed the relationship between variables and to study the estimation of fishing grounds. The data collection method used purposive sampling. Map processing using the Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) method. The data processing method uses normality test, classical assumption test and linear regression test. Analysis of image data spatially (4 miles from the shoreline) and temporally (west, east and transition monsoons). SST and chlorophyll-a tend to be high near the shore. The lowest SST (28.82OC) and the highest chlorophyll-a (5.11 mg/L) occurred in the east monsoon. The highest SST (31.74OC) and the lowest chlorophyll-a occurred in the west monsoon (1.31 mg/L). SST and chlorophyll-a have an erratic distribution pattern during the transitional monsoon. The value of SST and chlorophyll-a correlation partially to catch was 14.3% (weak) and 74% (very strong). The correlation value of SST to chlorophyll-a is 30.2% (medium). The correlation value of SST and chlorophyll-a simultaneously with catch is 75.3% (very strong). Determination of fishing areas based on high chlorophyll-a1 values and low SST. The coordinates for determining the fishing ground include 6° 53' 24,858" South Latitude 110° 26' 0.071" east west monsoon, 6° 55' 43,941" LS 110° 24' 47,903" east longitude transitional monsoon I, 6° 55' 29,439" latitude 110° 25' 54,790" east longitude, and 6° 55' 11,394" latitude 110° 26' 15,904" east longitude of transitional monsoon II.
Is High Fidelity Imitation Necessary for Cumulative Culture? An Analysis of the Ratchet Argument
Authors:   , Ferrario Chiara Elettra
Published: March 2022

The so-called ratchet hypothesis, advanced in the 1990s by developmental and comparative psychologist Michael Tomasello, is the source of one of the most commonly reiterated platitudes surrounding evolutionary explanations of culture. The gradual, ever-increasing (and never decreasing) build-up of knowledge, skills, objects and innovations that accompanies our everyday existence is an unprecedented and unmatched human peculiarity—something that sets us apart from the rest of the biological world. This extraordinary form of culture, which is defined as cumulative, is attained by humans in virtue of our unique capacity to faithfully imitate each other. In this dissertation, I revisit the origins and development of this peculiar and extremely influential argument. I show how the original hypothesis by Tomasello has been progressively simplified and standardized to become an intuitive and extremely prolific (yet ironically not quite accurate) form of orthodoxy in cultural evolution studies and beyond. I then proceed to deconstruct this line of reasoning into its fundamental components: namely, imitation, high fidelity and cumulative culture. The conceptual and historical analysis of each term and of their theoretical connections will show that the simplicity and uniformity of the ratchet argument is only illusory. In reality, this argument allows for a bewildering variety of interpretations—resulting, in fact, in a multiplicity of slightly divergent “ratchet arguments”. My investigation will help to clarify why the argument elicits starkly opposed reactions, from enthusiastic endorsements to categorical dismissals. It may also assist in dispelling several (apparent) long term controversies. As for the reappraisal of the argument’s ultimate significance to evolutionary explanations of cumulative culture, I envisage a very narrow applicability. Of the many ratchet argument interpretations isolated in this work, only a minor proportion have something meaningful to say about the evolution of complex, cumulative cultural phenomena.
Stellar variability in the MOA database
Authors:   , Wilkinson Simon Oliver Fletcher
Published: March 2022

Research undertaken for this thesis aimed to detect and identify stellar variability in the database of the Japan/New Zealand MOA collaboration. The database of stars collected by the MOA project provided an extensive source of raw data for analysis. Detection of stellar variability was performed by several C++ programs created by the author, which incorporated the Welch and Stetson variability index, the Schwarzenburg-Czerny period folding program, a microlensing modelling program and a transit, detection program. The search for stellar variability produced 83 Cepheid variables, 265 long period variables, 59 eclipsing binaries and 6 potential microlensing events. Sixteen potentially interesting variations that could correspond to planetary transits were also detected. The folded lightcurve of one of the potential transits was categorised as a 'very interesting transit' and 15 were categorised as 'interesting transits'. The search for planetary transits ultimately proved unsuccessful, however, a detailed statistical study of the MOA data revealed several alterations concerning observational procedures which could be made to optimise the MOA data for any future search for planetary transits.
USIA MENOPAUSE, RIWAYAT KONTRASEPSI, BERAT BADAN DENGAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA PEREMPUAN MENOPAUSE DI DESA ANGKATANLOR TAMBAKROMO PATI
Authors: Hidayah Noor , Hartatik Hartatik
Published: March 2022

Abstrak Tekanan darah adalah bagian terpenting dari sirkulasi tubuh. Faktor yang mempengaruhi tekanan darah adalah faktor keturunan, usia, berat badan, jenis kelamin, stres, pola makan yang tidak sehat, kurangnya aktivitas fisik, konsumsi alkohol, kafein, merokok, riwayat penggunaan kontrasepsi hormonal, dan penyakit lainnya. Survei Indonesian Society of Hypertension (InaSH) yang dilakukan pada Mei 2017 menunjukkan kasus hipertensi cenderung meningkat pada wanita lanjut usia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Hubungan usia menopause, riwayat kontrasepsi, berat badan, dengan perubahan tekanan darah pada wanita menopause di Desa Angkatanlor Tambakromo Pati. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan analisis korelasional dan menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional dan retrospektif. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 120 responden. Kemudian, data dalam penelitian ini dikumpulkan dengan lembar kuesioner dengan wawancara. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara usia menopause ( p = 0,001 ), riwayat penggunaan kontrasepsi hormonal (p = 0,000 ), berat badan ( p = 0,003) dengan perubahan tekanan darah. Kesimpulan : Ha Diterima dan Ho ditolak
Statistical analysis of the effectiveness of investment in the development of agriculture in Russia
Authors:   Timirâzevskaâ selʹskohozâjstvennaâ akademiâ, Maslakova V.V. , Demichev V.V.
Published: March 2022

The monograph examines the essence of investing in agriculture as an object of statistical research, a system of statistical indicators is formed that allows assessing the economic, social, environmental, innovative and infrastructural effectiveness of investing in agricultural development. The main patterns of the industry development during the implementation of state programs are revealed, the methodology of statistical analysis of regions and investment projects based on multidimensional methods is proposed and tested. The study presents the author's methodology for building a rating of the subjects of the Russian Federation on investment efficiency. A form of departmental statistical monitoring of investment activity in agriculture is proposed. The monograph is of interest to students, postgraduates, teachers, researchers and management bodies of the agro-industrial complex, agricultural specialists..
Instrumento metodológico para implantação e desenvolvimento de planejamento descentralizado nas unidades de saúde
Authors: Ferreira da Silva Quitéria Maria , Silva Costa Antonio Carlos , Sampaio Josineide Francisco
Published: March 2022

A experiência apresentada resulta de uma pesquisa empírica, realizada durante a pós-graduação em ensino na saúde pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Alagoas FAMED/UFAL, que discutiu o planejamento em saúde como instrumento de fortalecimento da relação ensino-serviço nas unidades de saúde.  Como produto de intervenção foi elaborado um instrumento metodológico descentralizado de planejamento, cujos passos estão descritos no relato.
Desenvolvimento motor de escolares participantes de projeto sociais
Authors: Peter Emerson , Schaab Diego Matheus , Berlese Denise Bolzan
Published: March 2022

O presente estudo caracteriza-se como uma revisão sistemática e teve por objetivo pesquisar a classificação do desenvolvimento motor de escolares participantes de projetos sociais. Nesse sentido, realizou-se uma busca na plataforma do Google Acadêmico, onde foram encontrados 282 artigos. Como estratégia de busca, utilizou-se os descritores: desenvolvimento motor, projeto social, EDM, e escolares alternando os idiomas português e espanhol. Para inclusão dos artigos, foram seguidos os seguintes critérios: os estudos deveriam apresentar uma avaliação motora de escolares em projetos sociais entre os anos de 2015 a 2020. No sentido de encontrar os artigos, foi realizada a leitura do resumo. Quando a leituras foi suficiente para averiguar se contemplava os critérios de inclusão, o artigo foi lido na íntegra para determinar sua elegibilidade. Após considerar os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, obteve-se 6 artigos, os quais 4 apontam melhoras significativas no desenvolvimento motor dos escolares investigados. Nessa perspectiva pode-se inferir que a intervenção e o acompanhamento de um profissional de Educação Física são fundamentais para a melhora do desenvolvimento motor de crianças e jovens e os projetos sociais são uma potente ferramenta de atuação do referido profissional. Por fim, ressalta-se que projetos sociais contribuem para o engajamento em atividades físicas e esportivas, envolvendo a melhora e o aprimoramento do desenvolvimento motor.
Agrarian Reforms and Food Policy Process in Tajikistan
Authors:   International Food Policy Research Institute, 1201 Eye Street, Washington, DC 20005, USA, Babu Suresh , Akramov Kamiljon ,   International Food Policy Research Institute, 1201 Eye Street, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Published: March 2022

This paper documents the food and agricultural policy process in the context of agrarian reforms in Tajikistan. It uses the case study of Tajikistan and applies a recently developed conceptual framework for understanding the drivers of policy change. It undertakes a historical review of agrarian reforms and appraises current policy challenges within the food and agricultural sector. Using specific tools to study power relations, financing, and information flows in the policy process, it maps institutional architecture and key stakeholders in the pre- and post-soviet era. Information gathered through focused group discussions, key informant interviews, and recent field research on food and agricultural policy issues is used to analyze factors that drive different stages of the policy making process. We find that understanding the political economy and policy process interface in Tajikistan is key for designing and implementing successful policy interventions. While progress has been made, agrarian reforms towards improving land tenure rights, strengthening WUAs, providing crop insurance against drought, are the necessary steps in a larger policy discussion. Ensuring the effectiveness of land reforms, building agricultural extension system, and supporting agricultural research systems are examples of some key initiatives that the government should focus on. Investments in transportation, storage, credit facilities, and markets involving private sector will speed up the reform process.
Mitigasi Bencana Abrasi Pantai Melalui Penanaman Mangrove di Desa Seriwe, Jerowaru Lombok Timur
Authors: Elya Kartika Rinjani  , Nurhidayah  , Septi Panbriani  , Ummi Auliya' Amalina  , Artayasa I Putu
Published: March 2022

Ekosistem hutan mangrove merupakan habitat penting bagi biota laut dan sebagai penjaga pantai dari abrasi. Salah satu daerah yang mempunyai hutan mangrove dan cukup rentan dengan terjadinya abrasi adalah Desa Seriwe Kecamatan Jerowaru, Lombok Timur, NTB. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran masayarakat tentang pentingnya penanaman mangrove sebagai upaya mitigasi bencana dalam mencegah terjadi abrasi, khusunya di Desa Seriwe. Kegiatan dilakukan dengan memberikan penyuluhan kepada masyarakat Desa Seriwe tentang pentingnya tanaman mangrove bagi kehidupan biota laut, pencegahan abrasi, serta mendampingi masyarakat dalam penanaman mangrove di pantai sekitar desa tersebut. Kegiatan ini melibatkan Mahasiswa KKN Terpadu Universitas Mataram dan warga Desa. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan kegitan ini berjalan dengan lancar dan diikuti dengan antusias yang cukup tinggi oleh seluruh peserta. Adanya kegiatan ini menyebabkan masyarakat Desa Seriwe dapat memahami manfaat yang dimiliki oleh mangrove dalam mencegah Desa Seriwe dari abrasi.
Reducción de ácido sulfhídrico mediante recirculación de efluentes en lagunas de estabilización con microalgas
Authors: López-Hernández Isaías , Ortega-Morales Natalia Belén , Ortiz-Diaz Sergio Arturo , Flores-Hernandez Eduardo Aron , Pérez-García Laura Andrea , Medrano-Santillana Miguel
Published: March 2022

Las lagunas de estabilización (LE) se utilizan como una alternativa para el tratamiento de aguas residuales; sin embargo, una de sus desventajas es la emisión de malos olores ocasionados por el ácido sulfhídrico (H2S), el cual es altamente tóxico y corrosivo, además de que provoca daños a la salud de la población aledaña y afecta negativamente a las estructuras metálicas y equipos eléctricos expuestos. Esta problemática es una prioridad para resolver y continuar con la operación de las plantas de tratamiento de agua residual. En este estudio se presenta como alternativa de solución un procedimiento basado en la recirculación del efluente de 20%, el cual contiene microalgas nativas. Para determinar el porcentaje óptimo de recirculación del efluente, se implementó una serie de pruebas de recirculación a través del método de jarras y posteriormente fue llevado a escala macro, evaluando el desempeño de la recirculación del efluente comparando los promedios mensuales del año 2019 antes de la implementación del proyecto con 2020 ya operando. Los resultados mostraron cambios significativos en los porcentajes de remoción de contaminantes, en la demanda bioquímica de oxígeno, de 20.8%, solidos suspendidos totales, 22.17%, grasas y aceites, 29.5% y una reducción en los coliformes fecales, 91.4%, además de reducción del H2S con un 48.9%, lo que disminuye los olores desagradables y potencial efecto toxico a la salud. Podemos concluir que la metodología es eficiente en la mejora de los parámetros antes mencionados, cumpliendo así los estándares de las normativas aplicables.
DIVERSIDADE DE GÊNERO E TRABALHO NA PANDEMIA: UMA PERSPECTIVA CRÍTICA DE DIREITOS HUMANOS.
Authors: Marques Maria Celeste Simoes , Carvalho Henrique Rabello de
Published: March 2022

DIVERSIDADE DE GÊNERO E TRABALHO NA PANDEMIA: UMA PERSPECTIVA CRÍTICA DE DIREITOS HUMANOS.

Maria Celeste Simões Marques
Professora Associada da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
mcelmarques@gmai
Crise do trabalho e os "turkers" nas micro tarefas das plataformas: uma perspectiva crítica de direitos humanos
Authors: Marques Maria Celeste Simoes , Santos Laura Astrolabio dos , Cunha Fernanda Cupertino da
Published: March 2022

CRISE DO TRABALHO E OS “TURKERS” NAS MICRO TAREFAS DE PLATAFORMAS: UMA PERSPECTIVA CRÍTICA DE DIREITOS HUMANOS

Maria Celeste Simões Marques
Professora associada do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Direit
Coautoria institucional na produção científica brasileira sobre hanseníase: uma análise a partir da base de dados Web of Science
Authors: Bogado Andréa Cristina , Rosas Fábio Sampaio , Grácio Maria Cláudia Cabrini
Published: March 2022

A colaboração científica entre pesquisadores, instituições e países tem despertado o interesse de estudiosos da ciência da informação que desejam conhecer as relações estabelecidas entre os atores envolvidos, a dinâmica e a evolução dos padrões sociais na comunicação científica. Por meio de análise bibliométrica, este estudo objetiva visualizar a rede de colaboração científica entre a comunidade discursiva que conduz pesquisas sobre hanseníase no Brasil, por meio das relações de coautoria institucional. As características da colaboração foram estudadas a partir da coautoria de 498 artigos indexados na base de dados Web of Science no período de 2016 a 2020. As análises revelam que parte significativa dos artigos foi publicada por um grupo reduzido de instituições e que as universidades, apesar de maior número, possuem publicações mais pulverizadas e não ocupam a centralidade da rede, que é dominada por institutos de pesquisa, que concentram grande número de publicações em poucas unidades.
A busca de informação sobre covid-19 na web: uma perspectiva cibermétrica
Authors: Roberto Felipe Lopes , Tavares Matheus Hingst , Araújo Paula Carina de , Freitas Maria Do Carmo Duarte , Cestari José Marcelo Almeida Prado
Published: March 2022

Objetivo: Demonstrar a influência da pandemia de covid-19 nas buscas realizadas no Google por meio do levantamento de dados em uma aplicação cibermétrica. Método: Estudo de aplicação cibermétrica que utiliza a ferramenta Google Trends e os termos ‘covid-19’, ‘coronavírus’, ‘cloroquina’ e ‘vacina contra a covid-19’, para o período de 31 de dezembro de 2019 a 17 de janeiro de 2021. Resultados: Reconhecer que as primeiras buscas pelo termo ‘covid-19’ ocorreram na mesma data do anúncio do primeiro caso confirmado. Ocorreu também o crescimento no volume de busca por informações sobre os sintomas de pneumonia relacionadas com a primeira morte por coronavírus. A intensificação nas consultas relativas a ‘covid vaccine allergy’ esteve associada ao início da vacinação no mundo. Conclusão: Em períodos de pandemia, a sociedade procura intensamente por informações relacionadas ao seu contexto e a busca pode ser motivada pelos meios de comunicação.
Representação da informação sobre a covid-19: rede semântica de títulos de artigos na Web of Science
Authors: Lessa Bruna , Santana Eneida
Published: March 2022

Este artigo busca representar as relações entre termos de maior relevância nas pesquisas indexadas na Web of Science sobre o novo coronavírus (SARS-Cov-2), de dezembro de 2019 a maio de 2020. Caracterizada como pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, o método de investigação e os procedimentos técnicos adotados são fundamentados na teoria do conceito, de Ingetraut Dahlberg, para a análise conceitual, e na abordagem de análise de redes sociais e complexas para análise estrutural da rede semântica de títulos de artigos criada. Os resultados apontaram uma rede de estrutura topológica caracterizada como mundo pequeno, com uma certa quantidade de conexões similares. O termo ‘covid-19’ apresenta transitividade alta em grupos fortemente conectados, os quais compreendem termos de domínios do conhecimento distintos e, por vezes, pouco relacionados no contexto disciplinar da ciência. A relação conceitual entre os termos é funcional. Concluiu-se que a interconexão entre termos de diferentes domínios do conhecimento forma grupos de termos emergentes, potencializando a urgência de pesquisas interdisciplinares para a compreensão do termo em destaque neste trabalho – ‘covid-19’.
Podcasts de divulgação científica: levantamento exploratório dos formatos de programas brasileiros
Authors: Figueira Ana Cristina Peixoto , Bevilaqua Diego Vaz
Published: March 2022

A pesquisa apresentada neste artigo foi realizada com o objetivo de estudar os formatos de podcasts brasileiros de divulgação científica e identificar quais estilos são predominantes nessa produção de conteúdo. O estudo se caracteriza como um levantamento exploratório, que procurou sistematizar o objeto estudado usando uma abordagem qualiquantitativa. No levantamento da pesquisa foram identificados 69 podcasts, dos quais 37 foram selecionados para análise. Os critérios para a seleção foram popularidade, regularidade na publicação e longevidade. Ao todo, foram ouvidos 109 episódios. O resultado da pesquisa apontou que, dos formatos de podcast encontrados, o bate-papo ou mesacast é o principal modelo adotado seguido da entrevista e a maior parte das produções tem sido realizada por universidades ou cientistas independentes.
Estudos métricos da informação no Brasil: um campo científico exitoso
Authors: Sobral Natanael Vitor , Bufrem Leilah Santiago
Published: March 2022

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Effects of Platostoma palustre ethanolic extracts and commercial herbal tea on the cell viability of colorectal cancer cells
Authors: Yu-Hsing Lin  , Yun-Xuan Chang  , Chia-Chi Chen  , Hsiao-Yun Chen  , Ying-Ching Hung  , Tzu-Yun Chi  , Chia-Yu Lin  , Guan-Hong Chen  , Ping-Min Huang  , Ya-Peng Wang  , Tsung-Han Wu  , Yen-Jung Lu  , Chien-Chao Chiu  , Ching-Feng Chiu  , Hsuan-Wen Chiu  , Wei-Huang Tsai  , Shao-Wen Hung
Published: March 2022

Platostoma palustre jelly is a traditional food. Platostoma palustre has been used as folk medicine and is effective against heat-shock, hypertension and diabetes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effects of ethanolic extracts and commercial herbal tea of Platostoma palustre in inhibiting colorectal cancer cell viability. The ethanolic extracts of Platostoma palustre by using 90% ethanol for extraction. In this study, 2-fold serial dilution of 100 mg/mL Platostoma palustre extracts were applied. On other hand, the same dilution fold was also performed for 100% commercial herbal tea with Platostoma palustre. Additionally, CT-26 and HT-29 colorectal cancer cell lines were also used in this study. After co-culturing for 24 hours, the cell viability of CT-26 and HT-29 colorectal cancer cell lines were performed by using 3-(4, 5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. According to these data, the 1.56-100 mg/mL Platostoma palustre extracts possessed the significant inhibition effects of CT-26 colorectal cancer cell viability. The 3.13-100% commercial herbal tea with Platostoma palustre possessed the significant inhibition effects of CT-26 colorectal cancer cell viability. The 6.25-100 mg/mL Platostoma palustre extracts possessed the significant inhibition effects of HT-29 colorectal cancer cell viability. The 25-100% commercial herbal tea with Platostoma palustre possessed the significant inhibition effects of HT-29 colorectal cancer cell viability. However, the 0.39-3.13 mg/mL Platostoma palustre extracts possessed the significant promoting effects of HT-29 colorectal cancer cell viability. The 0.39-12.5% commercial herbal tea with Platostoma palustre also possessed the significant promoting effects of HT-29 colorectal cancer cell viability. Comparison of CT-26 and HT-29 cell lines was on the cell viability after Platostoma palustre ethanolic extracts and commercial herbal tea treatments, CT-26 cell line was better sensitive than HT-29 cell line on the inhibition of cell viability after treatment of Platostoma palustre ethanolic extracts and the commercial herbal tea. Taken these results together, Platostoma palustre ethanolic extracts and commercial herbal tea may have a potential for inhibiting the growth of colorectal cancer cells.
Rickettsioses and Covid-19: About one case
Authors: Ilyass Laaribi  , Hamza Mimouni  , Ghizlane El aidouni  , Abdelilah El Rhalete  , Houssam Bkiyar  , Brahim Housni
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Covid-19 infection is an emerging infectious disease whose clinical features have been widely described over the past 2 years, cutaneous involvement remains relatively uncommon and may be confused with other skin manifestations. Case presentation and discussion: We report the case of a patient who presented a clinical picture associating a Covid-19 infection and Rickettsiosis, we will discuss these pathologies while emphasizing the importance of thinking about differential diagnoses in front of a Covid-19 infection. Conclusion: In this pandemic context, clinicians must remain vigilant regarding other febrile rashes that can be mistaken for a Covid-19 infection and leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment.
IMPLEMENTASI PROSES MANUFAKTUR: PEMBUATAN FASILITAS NOMOR RUMAH DI DUSUN DAHANKIDUL DAHANREJO
Authors: Alriansyah Andrey , Firmansyah A Ferdy , Syahril Dion , Qowiyuddin M , Machrus Wike Septia , Fauziyah Nur
Published: March 2022

Dusun Dahankidul desa Dahanrejo memiliki kurang lebih 300 rumah di dalamnya. Desa ini terbilang luas dengan ukuran luas wilayah adalah 327.664 Ha. Orbitase atau jarak dari pusat kota yaitu 7 km. Desa Dahanrejo terbilang sudah maju, namun terdapat suatu keluhan dari warga desa maupun pihak luar desa yaitu belum adanya nomor rumah. Dari fenomena tersebut, peneliti bertujuan membuat nomor rumah untuk desa Dahanrejo. Selain nantinya akan memudahkan untuk mencari rumah, proses pembuatan nomor rumah ini juga merupakan salah satu implementasi dari mata kuliah Proses Manufaktur. Proses Manufaktur adalah pengaplikasian bahan fisik atau kimia untuk merubah bentuk atau penampilan permukaan dalam pembuatan suatu produk. Hasil dari penelitian dengan menggunakan proses manufaktur setiap rumah di Dusun Dahankidul mempunyai nomor rumah masing-masing.
‘I try not to save my soul, but to understand it’
Authors: Vrublevskaya Polina
Published: March 2022

This article presents a comparative study of the experiences of young adults on a spiritual quest in cultural and religious contexts where they have not yet been properly studied, that is Lutheran Finland, Roman Catholic Poland and Orthodox Russia. The study seeks to contribute to the further refinement of the concept of spiritual quest in order to enhance its utility and applicability across different cultural and religious contexts. The analysis revealed several aspects inherent in spiritual quest but which can be variously experienced and manifested in different constellations. This article shows that although each individual might deliver their own logic of ‘being on a quest’, separate cases can be compared on the basis of the concept of the seekership habitus, as presented in this study. The chosen framework of individualization on the one hand and the concept of seekership habitus on the other helps to reveal the duality of the phenomenon of spiritual quest, which is somewhat overlooked in scholarly debates on the topic.