bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biological Activity of the Endolichenic Trichoderma spp. Isolated from Lichens Cryptothecia spp. and Dirinaria spp.
Authors: Nguyen Tang-Phu , Vo-Thi Mong-Cam , Nguyen-Thi Ngoc-Minh , Vo-Thi Hong-Tuoi , Ngo Quoc-Khanh , Le Trung-Son , Tran Thi-Giang , Nguyen Thi-Lien
Published: November 2022

Endolichenic fungi are considered a promising source of new materials. For further evaluation of some biological activities of the Trichoderma strains isolated from lichens Dirinaria spp. and Cryptothecia spp., their antifungal and antibacterial activities were screened by the methods of dual culture and environmental toxicity. Substrate degradation was evaluated using the qualitative enzyme assays. Fourteen strains of Trichoderma spp. were isolated from 60 lichen samples. All the isolates were able to inhibit the radial growth of tested fungal strains (Bipolaris spp., Colletotrichum spp., Corynespora cassiicola, and Fusarium spp.). Otherwise, only 12/14 isolates were found capable of competing for substrates with Ralstonia solanacearum. The cell-free supernatant obtained from the cultures possessed both antifungal and antibacterial activities. The antagonistic activity of the isolates was selective. Most of the isolates were able to degrade at least one of the investigated substrates, namely cellulose, pectin, and starch. All strains could produce peroxidase; none of the isolates possessed laccase and tyrosinase. A potential antagonistic fungal strain VDT6 has been identified as Trichoderma harzianum. The assessment results indicated that the Trichoderma isolates could be used in agriculture as biological control agents.
Evaporation of suspended nanofluid (SiO2 /water) droplets: experimental results and modelling
Authors: Starinskaya E. M. , Miskiv N. B. , Nazarov A. D. , Terekhov V. V. , Rybdylova O. D. , Sazhin S.S.
Published: November 2022

The results of experimental studies and modelling of the evaporation of suspended water droplets containing silicon dioxide SiO2 nanoparticles at mass fractions 0.02 and 0.07 are presented. The experimental results are analysed using the previously developed model for multicomponent droplet heating and evaporation. In this model droplets are assumed to be spherical and the analytical solutions to the heat transfer and species diffusion equations are incorporated into the numerical code. They are used at each timestep of the calculations. Silicon dioxide nanoparticles are considered to be a non-evaporating component. It is demonstrated that both experimental and predicted values of droplet diameters to the power 1.5 decrease almost linearly with time, except at the beginning and the final stages of the evaporation process, and are only weakly affected by the presence of nanoparticles. At the final point in this process, the effect of nanoparticles becomes dominant when their mass fraction at Evaporation of suspended nanofluid (SiO 2 /water) droplets the droplet surface reaches about 40% and a cenosphere-like structure is formed. Both predicted and observed droplet surface temperatures rapidly decrease during the initial stage of droplet evaporation. After about t = 100 s the predicted surface temperature remains almost constant while its experimentally observed values increase with time. This might be related to a decrease in the temperature of ambient air in the vicinity of droplets, not taken into account in the model. Both observed and predicted values of the mass fraction of silicon dioxide at the droplet surfaces are shown to increase with time until they reach about 0.4.
Improve Model Testing by Integrating Bounded Model Checking and Coverage Guided Fuzzing
Authors: yang yixiao
Published: November 2022

The control logic models built by Simulink or Ptolemy have been widely used in industry scenes. It is an urgent need to ensure the safety and security of the control logic models. Test case generation technologies are widely used to ensure the safety and security. State-of-the-art model testing tools employ model checking techniques or search-based methods to generate test cases. Traditional search based techniques based on Simulink simulation are plagued by problems such as low speed and high overhead. Traditional model checking techniques such as symbolic execution have limited performance when dealing with nonlinear elements and complex loops. Recently, coverage guided fuzzing technologies are known to be effective for test case generation, due to their high efficiency and impressive effects over complex branches of loops.
In this paper, we apply fuzzing methods to improve model testing and demonstrate the effectiveness. The fuzzing methods aim to cover more program branches by mutating valuable seeds. Inspired by this feature, we propose a novel integration technology SPsCGF, which leverages bounded model checking for symbolic execution to generate test cases as initial seeds and then conduct fuzzing based upon these worthy seeds. In this manner, our work combines the advantages of the model checking methods and fuzzing techniques in a novel way. Over the evaluated benchmarks which consist of industrial cases, SPsCGF could achieve 8% to 38% higher model coverage and 3x-10x time efficiency compared with the state-of-the-art works.
Comparison of Nutritional Risk Index with Subjective Global Assessment in evaluating the nutritional status of liver transplant candidates
Authors: Bahari Hossein , Aliakbarian Mohsen , Norouzy Abdolreza , Shadnoush Mahdi , Akhavan-Rezayat Kambiz , Esfehani Ali Jafarzadeh , Nematy Mohsen
Published: November 2022

Background: Malnutrition is associated with increased short and long-term mortality in patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD). We launched this study to compare subjective global assessment (SGA) and nutrition risk index (NRI) as malnutrition screening tools in End-stage Liver Disease (ESLD) patients.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on liver transplant patients in Montaserieh Hospital of Mashhad and Firoozgar Hospital of Tehran from May to September 2021. Nutritional status of the patients was categorized into normal nutritional status, moderate and severe malnutrition based on both the NRI and SGA. Sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of NRI were evaluated compared with SGA in ESLD patients.
Results: Forty-three cirrhotic patients who were candidates for liver transplantation were assessed. Mean age and BMI of the patients were 48±14 years and 24.5±5.4 kg/m², respectively. Based on SGA, the prevalence of normal nutrition status, moderate and severe malnutrition were 18.6%, 37.2%, and 44.2%, respectively. Based on NRI, the prevalence of normal nutrition status, mild to moderate, and severe malnutrition were 11.6%,42%, and 46.4%, respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values for NRI in detecting malnutrition based on SGA were 94.2%, 37.5%, 86.8% and 60%, respectively. However, the agreement between NRI and SGA was low (k=0.284). Changing the NRI cut-off value to 87.2 could yield acceptable sensitivity (75%) and specificity (71.4%).
Conclusion: NRI can be used as a screening tool in ESLD patients but a different cut-off might be required to improve its validity against SGA in ESLD patients.
Medicinal uses, chemical constituents and biological activities of Rumex abyssinicus: A Comprehensive review
Authors: NİGUSSİE Gashaw , TOLA Mekdes , FANTA Tiruwork
Published: November 2022

Rumex abyssinicus is a valuable medicinal plant species that is native to tropical Africa. Traditionally, R. abyssinicus is used to treat different disease such as, liver diseases, hepatitis, malaria, scabies, blood pressure, jaundice, wound and pneumonia. The purpose of the current study was to review the literature on the ethnomedicinal uses, chemical constitutes and biological activities of R. abyssinicus in an attempt to create information for future studies aimed towards exploring the therapeutic ability of the species. A scientific search engines, namely Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct and Web of knowledge for the search terms: Rumex abyssinicus, ethnomedicinal studies, phytochemical investigations, and pharmacological activities were undertaken. The search strategy included all articles with descriptors that were available until December 30, 2021. Only published works in English have been used on this study. The data was collected using textual descriptions of the studies, tabulation, grouping, and figures. The principal phytochemicals of R. abyssinicus are anthraquinones, flavonoids, terepenoids and phenolic compounds. The in vitro and in vivo studies on the crude extracts and compounds of R. abyssinicus showed antibacterial, antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, wound healing, antialzeimer’s and hepatoprotective activities of it. R. abyssinicus afforded drug leads such as helminthosporin (4) with anti-alzheimer and physicon (3) with antifungal and antioxidant activity. R. abyssinicus have traditionally been used to cure a variety of diseases. Pharmacological actions of phytochemicals were shown to be promising. Despite this, further studies on crude extracts and promising compounds are needed to find new drug candidates.
Determinants of Non-Performing Loans and Non-Performing Financing level: Evidence in Indonesia 2008-2021
Authors: Safar Nasir M. , Oktaviani Yolanda , Andriyani Nur
Published: November 2022

Banking stability plays an important role as an intermediary in the economy. Both the economy and the banking sector affect each other. This study aims to investigate the effect and response of external variables and internal bank variables on Non-Performing Loans at Conventional Commercial Banks and Non-Performing Financing at Islamic Commercial Banks. This study uses macroeconomic variables such as economic growth and inflation, while a bank’s internal variables include the Loan to Deposit Ratio, Financing to Deposit Ratio, and Capital Buffer. This study employs Vector Autoregressive Regression (VAR) to examine the time series data. The results showed that the variable Economic Growth at lag-1, Loan to Deposit Ratio at lag-1, and Capital Buffer at lag-2 significantly affect Non-Performing Loans. While the variable that has a significant effect on Non-Performing Financing is only Economic Growth at lag-1. In addition, as can be seen from the Impulse Response Function curve, Non-Performing Financing tends to be more stable toward shocks from the variables used than Non-Performing Loans. The findings suggest that banks are encouraged to be more selective in loan disbursement and maintain minimal capital adequacy by taking into account the principle of prudence and referring to the bank’s health criteria.
Antagonism Trichoderma harzianum Rifai in Suppresing the Intensity of Antraknosa (Colletotrichum capcisi Sydow.) Disease
Authors: Muliani Yenny , Irmawatie Lilis , Sukma Siti Mariyam , Srimurni Rafika Ratik , Adviany Ida , Ustari Debby , Milani Mia Nurul
Published: November 2022

Cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) is a horticultural plant that has high economic value and contains nutrients that the body needs. Cayenne pepper is one of the leading national horticultural commodities, so it is necessary to increase the production of cayenne pepper appropriately. The obstacle that is often faced in the production of cayenne pepper is the disruption of the production of cayenne pepper caused by the attack of anthracnose disease. Anthracnose disease or fruit rot caused by the fungus Colletotrichum capcisi Sydow can result in yield losses ranging from 20-90%. Trichoderma harzianum Rifai. is a soil saprophytic fungus that naturally can be used as a biological agent, because it has antagonism against pathogens in the form of competition for space and nutrients, mycoparasites and antibiosis. The experimental results in the laboratory showed that the biological agent Trichoderma harzianum Rifai was able to suppress the development of anthracnose disease.
Effects of mechanical vibration on bone – a critical review
Authors: Santiago Orlando , Huebner Rudolf , Duarte Maria Lucia
Published: November 2022

The benefits of reduced treatment time and comfort for patients undergoing corrective dental treatment with devices gave rise to the creation and modification of long-standing treatment protocols. One of the protocols used for these purposes is mechanical vibration. Objective: This review aimed to study the effects of mechanical vibration on bone. Methods: Portal Capes (periodicos.capes.gov.br) database was searched using the keywords “vibration” and “bone” with no date limit. Based on the title and abstract, the first 50 relevant studies were retrieved. The measured frequencies were between 4 and 150 Hz. Regarding exposure time and the number of applications, the variation is so wide that the average or median would not represent a realistic sample pattern. Results: In the retrieved studies, 41 reported improvements in bone conditions. Research studies show that a reproducible protocol is being applied in most studies on the effects of mechanical vibration on bone tissue. Conclusion: There is stimulation of bone biology, regardless of species, in the sense of osteogenesis in individuals exposed to high frequency mechanical vibration. To improve research protocols on the effects of vibrations on the body, more studies are needed.
Quantitative study on eco-economic compensation for water rights trading along the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in China
Authors: Lv Cuimei , Niu Jiale , Ling Minhua , Wu Zening , Yan Denghua
Published: November 2022

The completion of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project (SNWDP) of China has necessitated water rights trading along the route. However, water rights trading generally results in an externality loss for the seller. The scientific compensation of water rights trading should be considered from the aspects of economy, society and eco-environment. In this study, we quantified the water rights trading compensation along the route from economic, social, and environmental aspects, using a method based on emergy theory. Taking Pingdingshan-Xinmi water rights trading as an example, the eco-economic compensation of Pingdingshan was quantified and analyzed. The results showed that the impact of water rights trading on Pingdingshan was mainly social and ecological in the short term, and the average social and ecological compensation was 0.027 ¥/m3 and 0.32 ¥/m3 respectively. As the economic loss caused by water shortage becomes more prominent in the long term, the social, ecological and economic compensation were shown to be 0.028 ¥/m3, 0.30 ¥/m3 and 4.55 ¥/m3 respectively in 2030. The economic impact of water rights trading on the water seller will become more and more obvious, and reasonable compensation is the key to the sustainable development of the water market.
Reflective Equilibrium and the Principles of Logical Analysis: Understanding the Laws of Logic
Authors: Ferreira Acácio , Silva Marcos
Published: November 2022

Resenha do livro Reflective Equilibrium and the Principles of Logical Analysis de  Jaroslav Peregrin e Vladimir Svoboda publicado em 2017
INFORMATION SECURITY OF CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS: AUTHENTICATION OF DIGITAL TWINS
Authors:   Krasnodar Higher Military Order of Zhukov and the October Revolution Red Banner School named after General of the Army S.M. Shtemenko, Balyuk Aleksey , Finko Oleg ,   Krasnodar Higher Military Order of Zhukov and the October Revolution Red Banner School named after General of the Army S.M. Shtemenko
Published: November 2022

Formulation of the problem: the main catalysts for the development of cyber-physical systems are currently the growth of artificial intelligence and the creation of digital twins that have a complex vertical structure and exchange data for joint learning. At the same time, the empowerment of digital twins as data owners can lead to critical consequences in the field of ensuring the security of data systems. The development of evolutionary methods for ensuring information security, and in particular, methods for authenticating digital twins, is a fundamental issue on the way to the development of cyber-physical systems. Objective: analysis of aspects and principles of building a system and the process of authenticating digital twins in dynamic and scalable cyber-physical systems, organizing the process under study, indicators of its effectiveness and criteria for their evaluation. Methods used: system analysis, tuple algebra, methods for designing and evaluating the efficiency of complex systems. Novelty: the use of a multi-agent structure of the digital twin authentication system, which makes it possible to achieve guaranteed awareness of the security status of the system as a whole and respond appropriately in case of compromising events. The implementation of intelligent authentication management is proposed to be carried out using the application capabilities of tuple algebra, which takes into account differences in the structures of traditional and intelligent systems, as well as the difficulties of parallelization in distributed systems. To increase the stability of the multi-agent authentication system, the possibility of using cryptocode protocols is considered, which makes it possible to ensure the restoration of reliable authentication data in case of failures. Result: substantiation of new principles and technological solutions in the field of high-level design of cyber- physical systems.
Willingness to Recommend Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention
Among Mexican Non-Physician Health Providers: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Díaz-Sosa Dulce María , Guillen-Díaz-Barriga Centli , Robles-García Rebeca , Vega-Ramírez Hamid
Published: November 2022

Background:

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has recently been introduced in Mexico. Still, there are no data exploring the frequency and related factors of willingness to recommend it among non-physician health providers (Non-PHP).

Objective:

Compare awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and willingness to recommend PrEP and combined HIV prevention among Mexican non-PHP.

Methods:

We conducted an online survey assessing data on sociodemographics, awareness, knowledge, and willingness to recommend PrEP. We performed a descriptive and comparative analysis between those willing and unwilling to recommend PrEP.

Results:

The final sample was 142 participants, and most were willing to recommend PrEP (79.6%). This group reported higher confidence in evaluating PrEP eligibility (90.1%, p<.01), identified that populations at increased risk of HIV would benefit the most from PrEP (p.05), and considered the lack of professionals to prescribe PrEP as a barrier (60.7%, p<.01), and were more likely to recommend post-exposure prophylaxis (95.6%, p<.01) compared to those not willing to recommend PrEP. On the other hand, more non-PHP unwilling to recommend PrEP considered that behavioral interventions should be prioritized over PrEP (89.3%, p<.05), PrEP should not be provided in public services (43.3%, p<.001), and the demand of PrEP users would be low to maintain PrEP as a public policy (34.5%, p<.05).

Conclusion:

A high proportion of Mexican non-PHP is willing to recommend PrEP. Still, it is necessary to increase their PrEP knowledge, including improving their prejudices and beliefs, so they can identify and refer potential PrEP users based on their risk of getting HIV.
Comparison of the Effect of Oral Sodium Bicarbonate and Tolterodine in
Women with Symptoms of Overactive Bladder with Acidic Urine- A
Single-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Bozorgan Tayebeh Jahed , Dehghani Samira , Mahmoodi Atefeh , Hosseiniara Reza
Published: November 2022

Background:

Urine alkalinization with oral sodium bicarbonate seems to improve urinary
symptoms in female patients with overactive bladder with acidic urinary pH.

Aim:

Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the effect of oral sodium bicarbonate and
tolterodine in women with symptoms of overactive bladder with acidic urinary pH.

Methods:

In this single-blind randomized clinical trial, 72 female patients with symptoms of overactive
bladder syndrome with acidic urinary pH in the age group of 28-60 years were referred to the gynecology
clinic of Mahdieh Hospital affiliated with Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
in 2021-2022 were studied. These patients were randomly divided into two groups oral sodium
bicarbonate (36 patients) and tolterodine group (36 patients) and received the treatment for one month.
Group matching was performed between patients. At the end of the study, the Overactive Bladder-
Validated 8-question Awareness tool (OAB-V8), frequency, nocturia, urgency, and urinary incontinence
(UI) was measured and compared between patients in the two groups.

Results:

Patients were matched for age, underlying disease, BMI, acidic urinary pH, and menopause
status at the baseline. After 30 days of medication therapy, a significant decrease in OAB-V8 score,
frequency, nocturia, urgency, and urinary incontinence (UI) was observed in both groups receiving
oral sodium bicarbonate and tolterodine in female patients with symptoms of overactive bladder
syndrome with acidic urine. The degree of improvement in outcomes after treatment was similar
between both groups.

Conclusion:

Oral sodium bicarbonate administration in patients with overactive bladder with acidic
urinary pH has a significant positive effect on OAB-V8 symptoms, frequency, nocturia, urgency, and
urinary incontinence (UI) and these results are similar to tolterodine treatment. Given that the acidic
urinary pH may play a role in the etiology of an overactive bladder, it seems that sodium bicarbonate
improves the symptoms of an overactive bladder by alkalizing the urine.

Clinical Trial Registration Number:

The clinical studies were registered in the Iranian clinical trial
database at irct.ir (IRCT20131203015634N3).
Knowledge and Practices of Female Students at University of Kara Regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections in Togo, 2021
Authors: Gnatou Gatibe Yendu-Suglpak , Gbeasor-Komlanvi Fifonsi Adjidossi , Sadio Arnold Junior , Konu Yao Rodion , Tchankoni Martin Kouame , Zida-Compaore Wendpouiré Ida Carine , Agbonon Amegnona , Ekouevi Didier Koumavi
Published: November 2022

Background:

A good knowledge of sexually transmitted infections (STI) in female students is an important element in the prevention of STI transmission.

Objective:

Describe the level of knowledge and practices on STI among female students at the University of Kara.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Kara from July to September 2021. Data were collected using a standard, digitalised, self-administered questionnaire. Logistic regression analysis was used to describe factors associated with the level of knowledge of STIs.

Results:

A total of 1,055 female students with a median age of 21 years (interquartile range: 20-24) participated in the study. More than one-third (33.7%) of the students had good knowledge of STI. Having already been tested for HIV (aOR = 3.25; 95% CI [2.36-4.52]), having already had sex (aOR = 1.56; 95% CI [1.10-2.24]) and the level of education (AOR = 3.46; 95% CI [2.10-5.85]) were significantly associated with good STIs knowledge. Among the 723 female students (68.5%) who already had sex, 32.5% reported an inconsistent use of condoms during sexual intercourse and 18.9% reported having multiple sexual partners.

Conclusion:

The results of this study highlight the importance of intensifying STIs prevention efforts (awareness, screening, and vaccination) among female students at the University of Kara.
The Responses of Rural Learner Nurses to Virtual Learning in a Covid-19 Era
Authors: Mbombi Masenyani Oupa , Muthelo Livhuwani , Phukubye Arthur Thabo
Published: November 2022

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many universities suspending their academic activities, making virtual learning an option for saving the disrupted academic year. The pandemic presented an opportunity to assess the implementation of virtual learning at this university, thus forcing rural-based universities to enhance their learning management system, including their clinical disciplines. This paper explores the use of virtual learning amongst learner nurses in a rural-based university by following the el-CDDO framework.

Method:

A quantitative descriptive design was applied to describe the barriers experienced to virtual learning, in a rural university. The purposive convenience sampling method was used to select learner nurses from the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences. An electronic survey questionnaire with both open and closed-ended questions sent via WhatsApp messenger was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with SPSS version 26.

Results:

The el-CDDO components affected in the study included the Context, Delivery, and Outcomes of virtual learning in a rural-based university. The Context demonstrated geographically disadvantaged learner nurses, which affects virtual learning delivery. Thus, the Outcomes included various barriers to virtual learning, such as weak networks for connecting to Blackboard, the lack of ICT facilities, such as laptops and tablets, by learner nurses, a lack of skills for using Blackboard, and ageing academics.

Conclusion:

The study findings provide a baseline reference for future digital health in the clinical area and the use of virtual learning in a rural-based university. Though we noted complex challenges such as the lack of gadgets, our findings provide a significant contribution to the planning for virtual learning in universities and the use of digital health in the clinical area. Addressing the virtual learning barriers discussed in this paper will be a significant step forward in equipping learner nurses as future healthcare professionals with digital knowledge and skills. There is a need to develop strategies to enhance virtual learning in rural-based universities to ensure future digital health.
A Retrospective Analysis of American Dietitian Financial Donations to Political Parties
Authors: Pierson Stephen Ryan , Kozak Travis , Le Liane , Shaikh Hiba
Published: November 2022

Background:

Political advocacy surrounding healthcare policy has become increasingly relevant as key platform issues focus on preventive care and the impact of nutrition on health outcomes. Contributions from individuals and political action committees are pivotal in determining the direction of political advocacy.

Objective:

This study aimed to examine the trends of political contributions of U.S. dietitians from the years 2003-2021.

Methods:

This study was a retrospective review using the 2003-2021 cycles of the U.S. Federal Election Commission (FEC) database. Contributions were filtered for occupation lines matching either “registered dietitian nutritionist,” “registered dietitian,” “rdn,” “rd,” “dietitian,” and “dietetic.” Each contribution is designated to a recipient committee associated with a political candidate, group, or political action committee. The party designations of these committees were used to catalog donations as “Republican,” “Democratic,” or “Independent.”

Results:

From 2003-2021, a total of 1,612 political contributions were made to ADAPAC/ANDPAC by self-identified dietitians. ADAPAC/ANDPAC then directed these donations, making a total of 1,372 contributions to Democratic (857) or Republican (514) candidates and only 1 donation to an independent candidate for a total of $1,685,977. Excluding contributions to ADAPAC/ANDPAC, from 2003-2021, a total of 115,407 individual dietetic contributions were made to Democratic (103,061), Republican (12,010), Independent (34), bipartisan/nonpartisan (1,896), Green (7), and Libertarian (8) candidates or committees. Individual contributions from individual dietitians to political parties totaled $3,148,371, with Democratic contribution dollar amount ($2,304,918) almost triple the Republican amount ($792,516).

Conclusion:

Dietitian political contributions in the U.S. have increased over the past two decades. Donations from dietitians are largely polarized and skewed towards the Democratic Party. Future studies are warranted to identify how this changes preventive care policies.
Antenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease in the State of Alabama: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Buckman Joseph R. , Sinkey Rachel G. , Maxwell Kathryn S. , Wingate Martha S. , Bronstein Janet M. , Dabal Robert J. , Sorabella Robert A. , Padilla Daisy , Cleveland David C. , Padilla Luz A.
Published: November 2022

Background:

Antenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) has positive effects on clinical outcomes. However, the prevalence of antenatal diagnosis remains low. The objective of this study is to measure the prevalence and distribution of antenatal CHD diagnosis in Alabama.

Methods:

Data were obtained from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons national database on surgeries for children with CHD and stratified by antenatal diagnosis. Demographic, census, and hospital data were compared between pre- and post-natally diagnosed cases. Cases were mapped by ZIP code to describe the distribution for the prevalence of CHD antenatal diagnosis.

Results:

From 2013-2019, 1733 children required cardiac repair for CHD, 20% were diagnosed prenatally and 80% postnatally. Only 43% of those with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, 22% with Tetralogy of Fallot and 26% with Transposition of the Great Arteries had a prenatal diagnosis. No factors were associated with receiving a prenatal diagnosis. Lastly, 82% of ZIP codes were below the reported national average for antenatal CHD diagnosis.

Conclusion:

Prenatal detection of CHD in Alabama is lower than the reported national averages. More studies are needed to explore reasons for missed antenatal CHD diagnoses. Mitigation of factors related to low antenatal diagnosis can support patients and improve neonatal outcomes.
Prevalence and Management of Low Back Pain Among Health Workers in a Private Owned Teaching Hospital in Nigeria
Authors: Olatubi Matthew Idowu , Alabi Boluwatife Deborah , Ademuyiwa Grace Oluwaranti , Ojo Iyanuoluwa Oreofe
Published: November 2022

Aim

The study assessed the prevalence and management of LBP among health workers in a private teaching hospital in South West Nigeria.

Background

Health care workers (HCWs) often experience low back pain (LBP) more than any other category of workers. While a lot has been documented about the prevalence of LBP among different categories of workers, little is known about how health workers manage LBP.

Objectives

The study assessed the prevalence and management of LBP among health workers in a private teaching hospital in South West Nigeria. Association between variables was tested (a) sociodemographic variables (i.e., age, gender) and prevalence of low back pain, and (b) interference with Activities of daily living and categories of health workers.

Methods

A cross-sectional design was employed in this study. One hundred and eighty-nine HCWs were randomly selected in the wards and units of the hospital. The prevalence of the LBP questionnaire and Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire were used for data collection. Data were analysed using descriptive (mean and percentages) and inferential (chi-square and ANOVA) statistics.

Results

The prevalence of LBP among health workers was found to be 87.3%. Also, most of the health workers massage their back (78.3%), engage in exercise (72.0%), and use analgesics (69.3%) as a means of managing LBP. Furthermore, there was no significant relationship between gender (X2 = 0.31, P>0.05), age (X2 = 1.52, P>0.05), marital status (X2 = 2.93, P>0.05) of HCWs and prevalence of LBP. However, a significant difference exists in the mean interference of LBP with activities of daily living across the different categories of healthcare workers that participated in the study (F= (7,181) 3.58, P = 0.01).

Conclusion

The prevalence of LBP is high among HCWs that participated in the study. Therefore, it is recommended that HCWs might use massage, engagement in exercise, and analgesics as a means to combat LBP.
Representation as Collective Memory Carnivalesque and Orality in Eldorado West One by Sam Selvon
Authors: Pisano Carlotta
Published: November 2022

In Sam Selvon’s seven one-act radio-drama Eldorado West One, written for BBC radio in 1969, a universe of colours, contrasts, accents, nostalgia, and struggle that peculiarise the lifeexperience of the Caribbean community in Londonis atstake. The main characters ofthe play are the same as in the well-known novel The Lonely Londoners(1956), re-represented in a theatrical context, constructed on the orality and urban communication, reinvented through the immediate representation of radioactors and the expression of the Trinidadian Creole Language. The surrounding reality described by Selvon's conscious disillusionment is interwoven with the historical events that have marked British society, such as the massive migration fromthe Caribbean territories to London, like the Windrush generation in the 50s, that, in the last decades, have shaped the United Kingdom intoa cross-cultural society. This essay is an attempt to show, from a linguistic reflection to ethnographic data about Trinidadian Carnival, how we incur in these elements through the play indicated above;through the connection in Selvon’s narrative between the Caribbean heritage, in particular the manifestation of the subculture related to the Trinidadian Carnival, theCreole andCalypso music;and the syncretism created by the tradition and the contact with the Western culture, in the era of European decolonisation during the 20thcentury.
Portraying Homosexuality in Hollywood The Case of The Children’s Hour and Carol
Authors: Casanova Fábio
Published: November 2022

This essay seeks to analyse the depiction of homosexuality in the films The Children’s Hour(1961) and Carol(2015). For that purpose, we start by considering the main plot points ofeach film. Then we move into an overview of the cultural and social background of each work. In the case of TheChildren’s Hour, we discuss the relationship between this and other Hollywood films from that time with the same subject. We also take into consideration the reception of the homonymous play by Lillian Hellman that inspired this film. As far as Carolis concerned, we delve into the social circuit of Patricia Highsmith (the author of the novel on which Carolis based): 1950s New York. As a result,we realise the importance of such a novel being published in 1952, as well asa possible reason why it was justnow made into a film. Finally, we compare how both films portray homosexuality and lesbian love stories, relating their differences to eachfilm’s historical background.
Evaluation of Natural Lighting System of Lecture Building
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Haryani Ariska Desy , Devia Yatnanta Padma ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Arifi Eva ,   Universitas Brawijaya
Published: November 2022

Visual comfort is one of the most important things that building need. A building with a proper passive design obtains fulfill the users visual comfort through natural lighting Â on the other hand, a passive design that is less precise always requires energy to achieve the users visual comfort. Lecture building is one of the buildings that is effectively used 8 hours a day and 5 days on a week. The high operating hours cause visual comfort in the building becomes very important. The purpose of this study is to determine the performance of the building passive design in terms of lightingÂ to comprehend various visual problems in the building. The method used in this research is quantitative comparative by comparing the value of Â building lighting. Through the results of field measurements, building modeling simulations with Ecotect software, and SNI 03-6197-2000 parameter Â several problems were found in the building's natural lighting system such as inadequacy of lighting on the facade with a southwest orientation, enormous lighting on the facade with a northeast orientation, uneven lighting causing various visual discomforts.
Rock Slope Stability Of Ponorogo - Pacitan Road Km 232.5 Using Rock Mass Rating (Rmr) And Rocplane Software
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Alhadar Hasyim , Rachmansyah Arief ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Suryo Eko Andi ,   Universitas Brawijaya
Published: November 2022

Geological structures and discontinuities in the rock are weak areas and groundwater infiltration pathways. The existence of geological structures and discontinuities will reduce the level of rock shear strength and the main implication is to increase the chance of landslides. The purpose of this study was to determine the type of sliding on rock slopes, rock mass classification, and to determine the stability of the rock slopes. Kinematic analysis obtained landslide type, rock mass classification analysis including medium rock mass class with an RMR value of 53. Slope stability analysis based on the generalized criteria Hoek & Brown failure obtained a safety factor value of 1.55 with a slope angle of 60°. Slope stability analysis based on Mohr-Coulomb criteria obtained a safety factor value of 1.59 with a slope angle of 70°.
Studi Pengaruh Limbah Plastik Sebagai Subtitusi Agregat Halus Terhadap Kuat Tekan Mortar
Authors:   Universitas Halu Oleo, Masdiana Masdiana , Prasetia Muhammad Syarif ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Sulha Sulha ,   Universitas Halu Oleo, Mursidi B ,   Universitas Halu Oleo, Machmud S ,   Universitas Halu Oleo, Lewikinta A.B. ,   Universitas Halu Oleo
Published: November 2022

This century waste has become a serious problem faced by every country in the world, the increasing need for plastic contributes to the high level of plastic waste. Facing the problem, the utilization of plastic waste for construction needs is considered to be a solution that gives positive and profitable results. This research aims to utilize plastic waste into fine aggregates based on plastic waste. Substitution of the amount of fine aggregate with plastic waste in the divide into 2 ie 10% and 20% substitution of waste will then be compared with normal mortar as a strong control press mortar. Plastic Waste as a solution of fine aggregate substitution for concrete is able to increase the value of strong press up to 15.78% with waste substitution of 10%, then the higher the amount of substitution makes the strong ability of press is also reduced, substitution of fine aggregate with plastic waste does not eliminate the ability of mortar as construction material.
Perilaku Pondasi Tiang Pancang Tunggal Akibat Beban Gempa pada Lokasi Sekitar Pendaratan Ikan Puger Jember
Authors:   Universitas Muhamadiyah Jember, alihudien arief , Dewi Ilanka Cahya ,   Universitas Muhamadiyah Jember
Published: November 2022

Puger adalah salah satu wilayah di Jember yang merupakan kawasan tepi pantai selatan yang menghasilkan banyakÂ ikan. Selain dibangun dermaga sebagai pusat pendaratan ikan juga dibangun beberapa infrastruktur pendukung seperti gedung, jalan dan jembatan. Â Keberadaan puger dipantai selatan tentunya berdekatan dengan pertemuan lempeng besar dunia yaitu Euroasia dan Australia, dengan demikian dampak yang pasti terjadi adalah gempa bumi akibat pergeseran lempeng. Sehingga, infrastruktur harus dibangun tahan terhadap beban dinamis akibat gempa. Bagian penting pada suatu struktur bangunan adalah pondasi. Pondasi harus didesain tahan terhadap beban gempa. Oleh karena itu, pendalaman terhadap perilaku struktur pondasi akibat beban gempa perlu dikaji. Adapun yang menjadi tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah mendapatkan gambaran bagaimana perilaku pondasi tiang pancang yang dikenai bebanÂ vertikalÂ danÂ selanjutnya mendapatkan beban gempa. Metode penelitian dilakukan dengan pengujian dan pengambilan sampel di lokasi melalui uji Standart Penetration Test (SPT) dan uji sampel undisturb di laboratorium. Selanjutnya, melakukan analisa prilaku pondasi tiang pancang akibat beban gempa dengan bantuan software PLAXIS 2D. Hasil analisa menunjukkan bahwa kenaikan frekwensi getaran gempa yang diberikan akan menaikan deformasi total pondasi tiang.
Services Performance Analysis for Online Transportation and Public Transportation in Kupang City
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Utama Andy Agung Wahyu , Wicaksono Achmad ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Djakfar Ludfi ,   Universitas Brawijaya
Published: November 2022

This study intends to determine the service performance of online transportation and public minibus transportation in Kupang city, using the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method. From the research results, there are several variables related to the performance of online transportation that falls into the "low priority" category, namely the availability of light fire extinguishers, cleanliness facilities, and affordability of the price. As for public minibus, there are several variables that fall into the "top priority" category, namely the identity of the driver and the behavior of the driver and vehicle crew. Some variables fall into the â€œlow priorityâ€ category, namely safety equipment, health facilities and stop times at the terminals.
Kolaborasi dan Intervensi: Pengembangan dan Operasional Maskapai Penerbangan Komersial Hindia Belanda, 1928–1940-an
Authors: Wicaksono Dwi Adi , Wahid Abdul
Published: November 2022

Civil aviation in the Dutch East Indies developed after the presence of Koninklijke Nederlandsch-Indische Luchtvaart Maatschappij (KNILM) as the only commercial airline. Even though KNILM was founded and owned entirely by the private sector and operated commercially, this company received subsidies and various other support from the colonial government. This raises the question of how the two parties manage this airline?This article uses a political and business approach to explain these issues as well as sources in the form of official printed documents, newspapers and others.The author's research shows that the formation and management of the KNILM company was a combination of private interests and colonial government politics. This cooperation was carried out to overcome the shortcomings of each party that requires civil aviation to strengthen their agenda. The private sector has the advantage of being able to utilize aviation technology directly with better economic value but required an injection of funds for its operations. On the other hand, the colonial government did not want to invest heavily in aviation technology but needed it, so it provided subsidies and other support to KNILM.
The Bible, In-Laws and Family in Africa
Authors: Foster Asamoah, Emmanuel , Acheampong Joseph Williams , Amankwah Jones Dwomoh
Published: November 2022

The rolelessness of in-laws in the family structure makes in-law and family relationships a difficult problem in Africa. This article investigated the Bible, in-laws and the family in Africa, as well as how Scriptures address in-laws and families in connection to African culture. The research is supported by existing literature by researchers in the research field. It examines relevant Bible material, investigates how the Bible treats the problematic topic of in-laws and situates it in the African setting. The focus of the research is to determine if the Bible’s stance on in-laws conforms to family structure in the African environment by analysing the interaction between them. It establishes that the Bible instructs us to respect and care for our in-laws. The couples consequently must pursue the well-being of their in-laws, as there is a connection between the Bible, in-laws and the family in Africa.
UNRETURNED FOREIGN FIGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN IRAQ AND SYRIA
Authors: Latenkova Anastasia
Published: November 2022

The main subject of the paper is foreign fighters and their families who remain in Iraq and Syria. The paper aims to shed light on the current state of unreturned foreign fighters and their families in Iraqi and Syrian camps and prisonsto facilitate the discussion on an appropriate response towards the “unreturned”. The paper additionally attempts to reflect on possible consequences of the current state of the foreign fighters and their families in Iraq and Syria. Theoretical framework of the paper revolves around the definition of a foreign fighter and potential causes for becoming one. The paper employs qualitative methodological approach and relies upon secondary descriptive data collected through the analysis of academic resources and news outlets. The paper explores three main sections of the discussion: the unreturned in Syria, the unreturned in Iraq, and stateless humans. As a result, the paper demonstrates how the unreturned foreign fighters and their families, isolated and condemned, are cemented into a socio-judicial limbo. They live in dire conditions having no determined future or a community to return to. The paper concludes that such conditions are compatible with a rationale for joining the IS. Such a conclusion represents a serious challenge which, if neglected, can lead to the reemergence of the next IS.
FOREIGN FIGHTERS OF AL-SHABAAB: SOMALI-AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA CASE STUDY
Authors: Biolcati Camilla
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the paper is to contribute to the vast literature regarding the topic of foreignfighters, specifically in reference to Somali youth residing in the U.S. state of Minnesota whohave joined the Al-Shaabab terrorist group. The research is carried out by tracing andanalyzing theory regarding the processes of radicalization, and then applying it to theSomali-American communityemploying the method of content analysis. The choice of this method stemmed from the need to understand and explain a certain behavior or pattern, relating in this specific case to the inner and deeper motivations that led a certain community to be more vulnerable to the influence of jihad. The research question of this research raises concern regarding the most relevant factors that may have influenced some members of the Somali American community in Minnesota to approach the world of jihad and the al-Shabaab group specifically. The research also examines what were the recruitment techniques used by members of that group in order to have a greater grasp on the Somali youth. Therefore, through the study of the current debate amongscholars regarding the push and pull factors that cause an individual to take up the life of aforeign fighter, this paper seeks to shed light on which ones best apply to the particularity ofthe example of the Somali community in Minnesota. As in fact a diaspora community, thischaracteristic is of fundamental importance for understanding the dynamics by whichnationals embark on the activities of extremist groups far from one’s home country. Theconclusions that can be drawn from this research regarding factors thathave a greater impact on the radicalization process of American youth of Somali origin andthe ability of the Al-Shabaab group to take full advantage of the particular condition of thatcommunity in the recruitment process. Indeed, what emerges from this analysis is the level ofinfluence of those identity-nationalist and identity-religious elements, as well as the economicand social factors that characterized the two waves of radicalization and recruitment of Somali-American youth of Minnesota examined in this research, referring to the period between 2007 and 2009.
The Representation and Performance of Responsive Web Page Based on HTML5 and CSS3
Authors: Shanthi Dr. A. S. , Kokila G. , Rafeeque K. Mohammed
Published: November 2022

Abstract: Responsive web design solves the compatibility problems of web pages displayed at different resolutions, different platforms, and different screen sizes and also brings a high-quality experience to users. Based on the research on responsive web design and related technologies like HTML5 and CSS3, this paper expounds on the design ideas and key technologies of responsive design with a responsive enterprise website. Response web design based on HTML5 and CSS3 has proved to be possible and valuable.