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Review of the Volume “Trăind cu schizofrenia” [Living with Schizophrenia], Authors: Eliza Geanina Cogian, Adina Nicoleta Karner Huţuleac, Lumen Publishing House, 2020
Authors:   PhD, Scientific researcher, Institute of Sociology, Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania, Apostu Iulian
Published: August 2021

The analysis of social discourses on schizophrenia, in terms of its causal aspects, effects but also forms of therapeutic intervention show a wide diversity of opinions, ranging from empathic to attitudes of total rejection. The book “Trăind cu schizofrenia” [Living with schizophrenia], published by Lumen Publishing House in 2020, is written by two practicing psychologists, Eliza Gianina Cogian, who has been training in family and couple systemic psychotherapy, and also as a therapist for people diagnosed with schizophrenia, and Adina Nicoleta Karner Huţuleac, who is a doctor of psychology and trainer of family and couple systemic psychotherapy. There are many misconceptions and myths about schizophrenia. We must recognize that these myths contribute to maintaining a global pessimism regarding the knowledge related to this disease and at the same time can reduce the patient's chances to improve their condition or to recover. In this sense, the book has the great merit of comparatively analyzing different theoretical concepts, including that of Jung or Bleuler, but also some forms of therapeutic intervention.
Review of the Volume ”Vocea de la căpătâi. Ghid practic de consiliere la patul bolnavului” [The Bedside Voice. Practical Guide for Counseling at the Patient's Bedside], Author: Ligia Moise, Lumen Publishing House, 2019
Authors:   Faculty of Psychology and Faculty of Law, Titu Maiorescu University, Bucharest, Romania, Gemeș Alessandra
Published: August 2021

The great psychologist and writer, Irvin Yalom, identified four fundamental human worries: death, freedom, existential isolation, and meaninglessness. The book ”Vocea de la căpătâi. Ghid practic de consiliere la patul bolnavului” [The bedside voice. Practical guide for counseling at the patient's bedside], published in 2019, by Lumen Publishing House, authored by Ligia Moise, addresses a theme that is part of the nature of existential psychology - death. Since this very passage is the only certainty of life, the existence of specialized literature, which debates this aspect from a psychological point of view, is certainly welcomed.
Emergency Situation Management in the New Context of the Pandemic Covid-19 Crisis
Authors:   “Valahia” University of Târgoviște, Jaradat Mohammad , Stupar Marius-Anton ,   “Valahia” University of Târgoviște
Published: August 2021

The current COVID-19 pandemic has led to a vicious circle in which public authorities must choose between saving the economy or saving lives. The more governments try to isolate citizens, the more it increases the risk of severe economic problems. Thus, public authorities need to learn to balance both health and economic measures. The purpose of this article is to underline the measures taken by the Romanian government in its fight against the COVID-19 crisis.
Sustainability Management in Sports: The Effects of the Pandemic Crisis and Future Perspectives
Authors:   “Valahia” University of Târgoviște, Jaradat Mohammad , Breaz Teodora Odett ,   “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu
Published: August 2021

In the current context generated by the pandemic crisis, even the most profitable of professional sports have suffered huge losses. The very future existence of professional sport is threatened from a financial point of view, and after the end of the pandemic crisis there will certainly be voices that will call into question the profitability, if not the whole sustainability of professional sports. That is why managers need to rethink the importance of sports and the presentation of the positive effects it can have, so as to increase the interest and involvement of all stakeholders. This article is designed to support managers so as they can emphasize the importance of sports in the new global context from the perspective of sustainability.
The Public Management Reform in Romania
Authors:   “Valahia” University of Târgoviște, Stan Sergiu-Vlad , Stupar Marius-Anton ,   “Valahia” University of Târgoviște
Published: August 2021

Romania's accession to the EU depended largely on the ability of Romanian public authorities to implement reforms among public organizations in the country. Globally, however, a successful public administration has become a key factor in determining a nation's competitive advantage. The purpose of this article is to emphasize the efforts of the Romanian public administration to submit to the process of administrative reform and as a consequence to contribute to the creation of an administrative reform strategy based on which Romanian public organizations can be reformed.
The Relationship Between Motivation and Performance of Teachers in Increasing the Quality of Education
Authors:   Doctoral student, Valahia University of Targoviște, Romania, GEORGESCU Diana Nicoleta , DUMITRACHE (TORCICĂ) Gheorghia ,   Doctoral student, Valahia University of Targoviste, Romania, JOIȚA (LEAFU) Mariana ,   Doctoral student, Valahia University of Targoviste, Romania
Published: August 2021

Due to the diversification of the problems faced by teachers, especially in the relationship with students and in the relationship with the education system, maintaining the professional motivation of teachers has become increasingly difficult. The quality of education is the result of the interdependent relationship between motivation and the success of the teaching-learning-assessment process. The issue of performance is at the center of debate today as a result of new changes in education caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Educational performance is dependent on a multitude of factors, among which we mention: the teacher (professional training, motivation), leadership and school management that can contribute to increasing performance by supporting motivation and recognizing the teacher's effort. In this context, the education system must demonstrate its ability to provide quality pedagogical facts and processes capable of meeting the requirements of productivity, innovation and technological development imposed by current changes. That said, a new approach is needed in terms of managing school institutions and organizations, namely a new type of manager, a true leader who will focus on achieving the highest organizational performance that will automatically reflect on the quality of education. Motivation can be the essence of high performance because decreased motivation leads to less and less involvement and reduced performance in the workplace.
Review of the Book ”Poveştile hărţilor. Istorie şi geopolitică în ţări ale uniunii europene” [The Stories of the Maps. History and Geopolitics in European Union Countries], Author: Cristian Sandache, Lumen Publishing House, 2016
Authors:   PhD Student, Doctoral School of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, HENS Ionut
Published: August 2021

The book “Poveștile hărților. Istorie și geopolitică în țări ale Uniunii Europene” [The stories of the maps. History and geopolitics in European Union countries], authored by Cristian Sandache, was published in 2016 by Lumen Publishing House from Iași, Romania. It is part of the publishing house's book series on "social development". From the very beginning, its title leads us to the challenge of penetrating and getting to know the mechanism of social development in the European Union around the year 2016.
Terapötik Oto-Fotografi: Terapötik Fotoğrafçılık ve Benlik Kavramına İlişkin Bir Uygulama
Authors: ARSLAN Özge
Published: August 2021

Fotoğraf; benliğe ilişkin bilgi edinme, öz-saygıyı artırma, öznel iyilik halini geliştirme, öz-farkındalık kazandırma gibi amaçlarla terapötik bir araç olarak kullanılabilmektedir. Fotoğrafın terapötik bir araç olarak kullanıldığı tekniklerden biri “terapötik fotoğrafçılık” teknikleridir. Fotoğrafın terapötik bir araç olarak gücünün sınanmasını amaçlayan bu araştırma, alanı tartışmaya açarak terapötik fotoğrafçılığın benlik kavramıyla ilişkisi bağlamında detaylı bir inceleme girişiminde bulunmaktadır. Araştırma, literatüre, terapötik fotoğrafçılık uygulamalarında kullanılacak farklı yönergeleri içeren yeni bir yöntem kazandırması ve fotoğrafçılığı, iletişim ve psikoloji disiplinleri çerçevesinde ele alarak disiplinlerarası bir yaklaşım ortaya koyması bakımından önem taşımaktadır.

Araştırmada, terapötik fotoğrafçılığın bir ifade aracı olarak gücü ve benlik hakkında bilgi sağlama açısından rolü sorgulanmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda benlik kavramıyla ilişkili bir foto-gözlem metodu olan oto-fotografi, terapötik fotoğrafçılık için bir uygulama yöntemi olarak ele alınmıştır. Terapötik fotoğrafçılık ve oto-fotografiyi birlikte ele alan bu yaklaşım “terapötik oto-fotografi” olarak adlandırılmıştır. 27 üniversite öğrencisi ile gerçekleştirilen bu çalışma, katılımcıların “Sen kimsin?” sorusunu fotoğraflarla yanıtlamalarını ve bu fotoğraflar hakkındaki derinlemesine görüşmeleri içeren bir uygulama sürecini kapsamaktadır. Uygulamadan sonra katılımcıların sunduğu fotoğraflar içerik olarak analiz edilerek fotografik benlik kavramı kategorileri oluşturulmuştur. Bu kategoriler de derinlemesine görüşmeler temelinde benlik kavramıyla ilişkili yönelimler çerçevesinde gruplandırılarak değerlendirilmiştir.

Araştırma sonuçları, terapötik oto-fotografinin, benlik hakkında detaylı bilgiler elde etmeye olanak tanıyan güçlü bir ifade aracı olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Bu bağlamda terapötik oto-fotografinin, soyut fikirleri somutlaştırmaya yardımcı olarak sözel ifadeyi kolaylaştırdığı; rahat, etkili ve açıklayıcı bir iletişim biçimine imkan sağladığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Uygulama; düşünme, hatırlama, bağlantı kurma, çağrışım gibi bellekle ilişkili bilişsel işlemler yoluyla görsel bilginin işlendiği, aktif bir zihinsel araştırma ve sorgulama sürecine yol açmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda terapötik oto-fotografinin, kendini açma, açığa çıkarma, rahatlama ve içe bakışa katkı sağlayan terapötik işlevleri de ortaya koyulmuştur.
Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Galam (Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana (Turcz.) Barlow) Extract against E. coli bacteria and C. albicans fungi
Authors: Isnaini Isnaini , Biworo Agung , Khatimah Husnul , Gufron Khusnan Mustofa , Puteri Shafa Rahmani
Published: August 2021

Galam (Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana (Turcz.) Barlow) is a peat swamp forest plant. This plant is used to treat respiratory diseases, colitis, sore throat, itchy skin, diarrhea, and dizziness. This study aimed to analyze the antibacterial and antifungal activity of the methanol extract of M. cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana (Turcz.) Barlow flowers and fruit against Escherichia coli and Candida albicans bacteria. This research is a pretest-posttest research with control group design and consists of 3 stages of research. The first stage is the phytochemical screening test, the second stage determines the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the third determines the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). The results showed that the methanol extract of M. cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana (Turcz.) Barlow flowers and fruit contained terpenoids, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, quinones, steroids, tannins, while alkaloid compounds only found in the methanol extract of M. cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana (Turcz.) Barlow fruit. The MIC and MBC values ​​of M. cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana (Turcz.) Barlow flower methanol extract against E. coli were 1.67 and 2.083 mg/mL, respectively, while the MIC and MBC values ​​of the methanol extract of M. cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana (Turcz.) Barlow flower against C. albicans were 3.125 and 25 mg/mL. The MIC and MBC values ​​of the methanol extract of M. cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana (Turcz.) Barlow fruit against E. coli have same value  were 3.334 mg/mL, while the MIC and MBC values ​​of the methanol extract of M. cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana (Turcz.) Barlow fruit against C. albicans were 3.125 and 12.5 mg/mL, respectively.

Keywords: Galam  antibacterial, antifungal, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans
New Population Records and Ecology of Humboldtia bourdillonii (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae) - A Critically Endangered Tree of Southern Western Ghats, Kerala
Authors: Jose Rahul , Vincent E. J. , Subin K. , Jose P. A. , Pandurangan A. G.
Published: August 2021

Two new populations of Humboldtia bourdillonii Prain, an endemic tree of southern Western Ghats, Kerala, were recorded from Kulamavu forest, Idukki district,Kerala. The earlier populations reported are from Arjunankotta-Poonkavanam forests in Periyar Tiger Reserve of Peermede plateau. The population structure including number of mature individuals, gbh, age class along with major associates and seedling bank of the populations were analyzed as part of population ecology and subsequent in situ conservation of the species.
Algal Diversity in Chandubi Beel, a Tectonic Water Body of North East India
Authors: Nath Soumin , Baruah Partha Pratim
Published: August 2021

118 algal taxa under four major groups (Chlorophyta, Cyanophyta, Heterokontophyta and Euglenophyta) were recorded from Chandubi Beel, a tectonic water body in the North East India. Among these, a total of 74 species belonging to Chlorophyta (68), Cyanophyta (1), Heterokontophyta (4) and Euglenophyta (1) were recorded for the irst time in Assam. The phytoplankton communities in the water body showed higher abundance of Desmids accounting to 69 taxa under 19 genera and Cosmarium was the most dominant genus with 15 species. Overall Species richness was higher in the autumn season.
Notes on Re-Collection of Phyllanthus tetrandrus (Phyllanthaceae) from Mizoram, India
Authors: Sawmliana M. , Krishna Gopal , Chakrabarty Tapas
Published: August 2021

A lesser known species, Phyllanthus tetrandrus Roxb. (Phyllanthaceae) recollected after a lapse of six decades from Mizoram, India. This present communication deals with a brief taxonomic description of the species along with notes on its habit, habitat and distribution.
New Distributional Record of Gastrochilus affinis (Orchidaceae) from Western Himalaya with Notes on A New Synonym and Typification
Authors: Jalal Jeewan Singh , Rai Ishwari Datt , Bhattacharjee Avishek , Singh Gajendra
Published: August 2021

Gastrochilus affinis (King & Pantl.) Schltr. is reported here for the first time from Western Himalaya. Gastrochilus nepalensis Raskoti, a species from Nepal described in 2015 is reduced to synonymy under G. affinis. A note on typification of G. affinis is also provided in the present communication.
Dr. P. Lakshminarasimhan (28.08.1959â€“15.07.2020)
Authors: Arisdason W.
Published: August 2021

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Process Evaluation of a Mixed Methods Feasibility Study to Identify Hospital Patients with Palliative Care Needs in Portugal
Authors: Antunes Bárbara , Pereira Rodrigues Pedro , Higginson Irene J. , Lopes Ferreira Pedro
Published: August 2021

Introduction: Evidence shows most patients are not recognised by their attending healthcare professionals as having palliative needs. This feasibility study aimed to aid healthcare professionals identify hospital patients with palliative needs.Material and Methods: Mixed-methods, cross-sectional, observational study. The patient inclusion criteria comprised: age over 18 years old, being mentally capable to give consent judged as such by participating healthcare professionals, and if unable, having a legal substitute to consent, having a diagnosis of an incurable, potentially life-threatening illness. Field notes were taken for reflexive purposes. Outcome measures included: Integrated Palliative Care Outcome scale, surprise question, phase of illness, referral request status, The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status and social needs assessment. An interim data collection period meeting assessed implementation outcomes in each context. A web-based survey was sent to all participating healthcare professionals at the end of data collection period to explore overall experiences of participation and implementation outcomes.Results: Forty-two departments in four hospitals were contacted. The study was presented in nine departments. The field notes were vital to understand the recruitment process and difficulties experienced: time constraints, fear of additional work, department dynamics and organisation, relationships between departments and need of training in palliative care and research. One department agreed to participate. There were six participating healthcare professionals and only 45 patients included. Three participating healthcare professionals responded to the web-based survey.Conclusion: There is an urgent need to provide generalist palliative care training to clinicians.
Jovens cegos tateando os seus projetos de vida um estudo sobre suas representações
Authors: Nascimento Ivany Pinto , Nascimento Lourival
Published: August 2021

O artigo objetiva apresentar os resultados parciais do estudo desenvolvido no período de 2017 a 2018, com os seguintes questionamentos: como os jovens com cegueira que moram na Amazônia paraense, região Norte do País, compartilham conhecimentos sobre seus Projetos de Vida e qual a importância que atribuem à escola para a realização desses projetos? Trata de uma pesquisa de abordagem processual, do campo teórico e metodológico das Representações Sociais. O instrumento utilizado foi a entrevista com roteiro preestabelecido em forma de temáticas sobre o projeto de vida. Os sujeitos entrevistados foram 10 jovens cegos estudantes, distribuídos igualmente entre jovens do sexo feminino e jovens do sexo masculino na faixa etária entre 15 a 29 anos, vinculados a Unidade Técnica Educacional Especializada José Álvares de Azevedo (UTES JAA). A Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin (1997) foi utilizada para identificar o pensamento consensual de jovens cegos sobre seus projetos de vida. Os resultados parciais apontam o seguinte:  que as representações sociais refletem as imagens e os significados sobre o projeto de vida que transitam entre Educação, Trabalho; que a escola, sem ressignificar a racionalidade com a qual materializa o processo de ensino-aprendizagem, passa a representar um obstáculo tanto na inclusão escolar quanto na realização de seus projetos de vida.
Educação intercultural crítica e suas potencialidades para outra gestão escolar
Authors: Kunrath Zenaide Borre , Cecchetti Elcio
Published: August 2021

No intento de contribuir para a transformação intercultural da gestão escolar, este trabalho tem como objetivo compreender como gestores escolares de três escolas públicas situadas no município de Chapecó/SC concebem, narram e se posicionam frente a problemáticas decorrentes da relação entre os(as) diferentes no cotidiano escolar. Assumindo uma abordagem qualitativa, metodologicamente fez uso de entrevistas semiestruturadas com gestores, orientadores e professores das escolas estudadas. Inicialmente, o trabalho conceitua educação intercultural crítica para destacar suas potencialidades para outra gestão escolar. No segundo tópico, propõe alguns princípios para uma gestão intercultural da escola. Por fim, analisa os dados coletados a partir dos referidos princípios. Os resultados indicam que a educação intercultural crítica se apresenta como uma possibilidade para a gestão da diversidade em instituições complexas e diversas como a escola pública. Apontam a necessidade de uma política pública que estimule o reconhecimento dos diferentes, problematize relações desiguais de poder e criem condições efetivas para o exercício do diálogo. Conclui que existem muitas ações e intenções positivas em curso nas escolas estudadas, porém insuficientes para superar uma cultura escolar assentada nos paradigmas da exclusão, padronização e monoculturalidade.
Perícias psiquiátricas: avaliação da imputabilidade penal e periculosidade
Authors: Rosa Júlio César Fontana , Ribeiro Luciano Vianelli
Published: August 2021

A Psiquiatria Forense Criminal se reveste de grande importância pela sua participação seja na criação, seja na aplicação das leis. Torna possível o entendimento da doença mental como fator, ou não, de modificação da responsabilidade penal. Deste modo permite a devida análise do agente (e circunstâncias) definindo, ou sua responsabilidade, ou uma condição de fator de transtorno mental determinante. Neste último caso, então com indicação de medidas de segurança (internações em casas de custódia) em face de possível periculosidade, bem como na avaliação dela quanto a cessação da mesma. Deste modo acompanhando todo o processo de atendimento do agente com sua juridicidade modificada pelo transtorno mental.
Síndrome da Morte súbita na infância
Authors: Losada Daniele Moraes , Sálvia Paulo Newton Danzi ,   Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Published: August 2021

Trata-se de uma das principais causas de mortalidade infantil no mundo, entretanto pouco valorizada no Brasil, dada a dificuldade de se fazer diagnóstico. Alertamos que o coeficiente de mortalidade específico no Brasil, um dos mais baixos do mundo, pode estar subestimado, impactando negativamente o coeficiente de mortalidade infantil. Aos médicos, recomendamos que pensem neste diagnóstico e orientem cuidadora(e)s que: não pode ser prevista, sua patogênese é desconhecida, não é contagiosa ou hereditária, ocorre de modo rápido, quando a criança está dormindo, frequentemente no primeiro ano de vida da criança. Neste capítulo, indicamos literatura a quem se interessar por essa importante patologia.
Non-Operative Management of Traumatic Gallbladder Bleeding with Cystic Artery Injury: A Case Report
Authors: Kim Tae Hoon
Published: August 2021

Gallbladder injuries are rare in cases of blunt abdominal trauma and are usually associated with damage to other internal organs. If the physician does not suspect gallbladder injury and check imaging studies carefully, it may be difficult to distinguish a gallbladder injury from gallbladder stone, hematoma, or bleeding. Therefore, in order not to miss the diagnosis, the clinical findings and correlation should be confirmed. In the present case, a 60-year-old male presented to a local trauma center complaining of pain in the upper right quadrant and chest wall following a motor vehicle collision. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) showed a hepatic laceration and hematoma in the parenchyma in segments 4, 5, and 6 and active bleeding in the lumen of the gallbladder. Traumatic gallbladder injuries generally require surgery, but in this case, non-operative management was possible with cautious follow-up consisting of abdominal CT and angiography with repeated physical examinations and hemodynamic monitoring in the intensive care unit.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ONSET OF SEVERE PREECLAMPSIA AND PERINATAL COMPLICATIONS AT RUMKITAL Dr. RAMELAN IN SURABAYA
Authors: Retno Widya , Wittiarika Ivon Diah , Akbar Muhammad Aldika
Published: August 2021

Abstract Background: Preeclampsia is one of the biggest causes of maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality. Based on the prognosis, the classification of Preeclampsia is early onset (<34 weeks) and late onset (> 34 weeks). Purpose: to investigate the relationship between the onset of severe Preeclampsia and perinatal complications. Method: This research is a quantitative study with a retrospective observational analytic study type and collected medical record data. The study population was severe Preeclampsia  patients who gave birth at RUMKITAL Dr. Ramelan Surabaya for the period January 2018 - June 2020 and has no previous history of chronic hypertension. The research sample was 79 subjects with 44 subjects early onset, and 35 subjects late onset. Perinatal complications  examined are preterm delivery, asphyxia, LBW, IUGR, stillbirth. The chi-square test or Fisher’s Exact Test was used to analyze relationships. Result: From the results of the study, the comparison of the percentage from early onset and late onset that experienced complications was 93.2% vs 48.6%, p-value = 0.000, OR = 14.5, CI = 3,764–55,635.  At preterm delivery, it was found that 75% vs 28.6%, p-value = 0.000,  OR = 7.5, CI = 2,754-20,422. . In asphyxia, it was found 41.7% vs 31.4%, p-value = 0.46. At LBW, it was found 72.7% vs 17.1%, p-value = 0,000, OR = 12.9, CI = 4,285-38,771. In IUGR, it was found that 15.9% vs 2.9%, p-value = 0.000. In stillbirth, it was found 18.2% vs 0% and p-value = 0.008. Conclusion: the onset of severe Preeclampsia is related with perinatal complications. Complications associated with the onset severe Preeclampsia are preterm, LBW, stillbirth. Meanwhile, complications that are not related with the onset severe Preeclampsia are asphyxia and IUGR
Evolution and Antimicrobial Resistance of Enterococci Isolated from Pecorino and Goat Cheese Manufactured on-Farm in an Area Facing Constraints as per EU Regulation 1305/2013 in Umbria, Italy
Authors: Cenci-Goga Beniamino , Karama Musafiri , García-Díez Juan , El-Ashram Saeed , Saraiva Cristina , Chalias Athanasios , Grispoldi Luca
Published: August 2021

The latest EU regulation on geographical indications (EU Regulation No. 1151/2012) has intro-duced a set of new tools for the protection and enhancement of food products in rural areas, under the group name of optional quality term (OQT). The Commission Delegated EU Regulation, No. 665/2014, regulated the conditions for the use of the optional quality term «mountain product» (MP), to support the implementation of a mountain value chain. This new tool is aimed at pro-moting local development, maintaining the economic activities in mountain areas and redistrib-uting wealth, whilst, at the same time, promoting the territory. Pecorino and goat cheeses are typ-ical Italian cheeses made usually with whole raw ewe's or raw goat's milk, without starter cul-ture addition. In an attempt to characterize these productions, the aim of this study was to inves-tigate the evolution of enterococci during the production and ripening of Pecorino cheese made in three different farms, located in Umbria, Italy in areas facing natural or other specific constraints as stipulated by Regulation 1305/2013 on support for rural development by the European Agri-cultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). Enterococci are enteric organisms which are commonly isolated from ewe and goat's milk production in Umbria, Italy. Counts of enterococci in raw milk ranged from 1.75 for ovine milk to 3.62 for ewe milk and a marked reduction was observed after thermization especially in ovine milk. Out of 100 isolates, 69 were E. faecium, 23 E. durans, 8 E. faecalis and 2 E. casseliflavus and the distribution of species between farms and be-tween samples showed a prevalence of E. faecium in ovine farms and E. durans in ewes farms, with an equal distribution between samples. High percentages of susceptible isolates were found for amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, ampicillin, chloramphenicol, sulphamethoxazole, sulphameth-oxazole/trimethoprim, ticarcillin, vancomycin. A high prevalence of resistant strains (> 30%) was observed for amikacin, ciprofloxacin, ceftriaxone, kanamycin, tetracycline. A comparison of this results with those of previous works on similar dairy products revealed high levels of resistance to antimicrobials which needs to be addressed.
Magnetic Field Perturbations to a Soft X-Ray Activated Fe (II) Molecular Spin State Transition
Authors: Hao Guanhua , N'Diaye Alpha T. , Ekanayaka Thilini K. , Dale Ashley S. , Jiang Xuanyuan , Mishra Esha , Mellinger Corbyn , Yazdani Saeed , Freeland John W. , Zhang Jian , Cheng Ruihua , Xu Xiaoshan , Dowben Peter A.
Published: August 2021

The X-ray induced spin crossover transition of an Fe(II) molecular thin film in the presence and absence of a magnetic field has been investigated. The thermal activation energy barrier in the soft X-ray activation of the spin crossover transition for [Fe{H2B(pz)2}2(bipy)] molecular thin films is reduced in the presence of an applied magnetic field, as measured through X-ray absorption spectroscopy at various temperatures. The influence of a 1.8 T magnetic field is sufficient to cause deviations from the expected exponential spin state transition behavior that is measured in the field free case. We find that orbital moment diminishes with increasing temperature, relative to the spin moment in the vicinity of room temperature.
Genotype-Dependent Variation of Nutritional Quality-Related Traits in Quinoa Seeds
Authors: Granado-Rodríguez Sara , Vilariño-Rodríguez Susana , Maestro-Gaintán Isaac , Matías Javier , Rodríguez María José , Calvo Patricia , Cruz Verónica , Bolaños Luis , Reguera María
Published: August 2021

Exploiting the relationship between the nutritional properties of seeds and the environment (E), genotype (G) and the GXE interaction, constitutes an essential analysis which contributes to broaden our knowledge regarding the control of the nutritional quality of seeds or of any other edible plant structure. This constitutes an important aspect when aiming at improving the nutri-tional characteristics properties of plant species, including those of Chenopodium quinoa Willd (quinoa) which is intended to be one of the main nutrient sources ensuring food security worldwide. This crop has gained popularity in the last decade achieving a fast-global expansion due to its excellent nutritional and agronomical properties together with the excellent adaptation shown to a wide diversity of agroclimatic conditions. Changes in the nutritional properties of quinoa seeds due to the influence exerted by the environment, the genotype, or their interaction, have been already described in previous works, but there is an important limitation in the anal-yses carried out, including the outcomes that can be translated into agronomical practices by which quality can be improved selecting the most adequate genotype. In here, several seed nu-tritional-related parameters from fifteen quinoa cultivars grown in a particular environmental context were analysed aiming at targeting compounds that can be determinants of seed quality varying with the genetic background. Important nutritional and agronomical differences were found among quinoa varieties highlighting the importance of choosing a proper genotype when cultivating quinoa.
Clove Essential Oil (Syzygium aromaticum L. Myrtaceae): Extraction, Chemical Composition, Food Applications and Essential Bioactivities for Human Health
Authors: Haro-González José Nabor , Castillo-Herrera Gustavo Adolfo , Martínez-Velázquez Moisés , Espinosa-Andrews Hugo
Published: August 2021

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum L. Myrtaceae) is an aromatic plant widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical countries, rich in volatile compounds and antioxidants such as eugenol, β-caryophyllene, and α-humulene. Clove essential oil has received considerable interest due to its wide application in the perfumery, cosmetic, health, medical, flavoring, and food industries. Clove essential oil has relevant biological activities to human health, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and insecticide. This review describes the effect of the extraction method (hydrodistillation, steam distillation, ultrasound-assisted extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, cold pressing, and supercritical fluid extraction) on the chemical composition of essential oil and its correlation with their biological activities. Likewise, are summarized the main compounds and their reported biological activities. Furthermore, the main applications in clove essential oil in the food industry are presented. Finally, this review presents the new biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anesthetic, antinociceptive and anticancer, which are beneficial for human health. This review aims to compile the effect of different methods of extracting clove essential oil on chemical composition, food applications, as well as a current description of biological activities of interest to human health. Biological activities have increased interest in research into this essential oil and its future applications in the food or pharmaceutical industry.
Elucidation of CRISPR-Cas9 Application in Novel Cellular Immunotherapy.
Authors: Quazi Sameer
Published: August 2021

Novel Cellular Immunotherapy with engineered T cells has improved cancer treatment and established therapeutic promises to prevent tumor formation in clinical studies. Due to certain restrictions and difficulties, CAR and TCR T cells therapies were inadequate at points. CRISPR Cas9 genome-editing tool has a significant potential for these two cell-based therapies. As a specialized gene-editing technique, CRISPR Cas9 is used to repair genetic alternation with minimum damage. It is used as an adjunct to Immunotherapy to stimulate a more robust immune response. CRISPR has long outpaced other target-specific genome editing methods such as ZFNs and TALEN due to its high efficiency, competence in targeting, and stable operating condition. CRISPR can overcome the two major drawbacks of universal CAR T cells: allorejection and graft-vs-host disease. TCR-based T cell treatment can reduce inappropriate binding between endogenous and transgenic TCR, resulting in a reduction of severe toxicity. The CAR and TCR T based cell therapies uphold an excellent future for tumor malignancies
This article has elucidated the administration of CRISPR Cas9 in Novel Cellular Immunotherapy, CAR, and TCR T cell therapy. However, this article did not fail to observe this technology's ethical concerns, limitations, and challenges. Furthermore, the article compares CRISPR-mediated allogeneic CAR T cell to TCR-T cell therapy.
Sheep Sclera Soft Tissue Subjected to Mechanical Equi-Biaxial Testing
Authors: Ndlovu Zwelihle , Desia Dawood , Nemavhola Fulufhelo , Ngwangwa Harry M
Published: August 2021

A better understanding of diseases progress in tissues vest on the accurate understanding of tissues under mechanical loading. Also, development of therapies for injuries may depend on the available mechanical data for soft tissues. In this study, the raw data of biaxial tensile testing of sclera soft tissue is presented in this paper. Biaxial mechanical testing of soft tissues presents details understanding of how soft tissues behave when compared to uniaxial testing. Biomechanical properties of soft tissues are vital in the development of accurate computational models. Reliable computational models of studying mechanisms of diseases depends mainly on the accurate and more details mechanical behavior of soft tissues. These accurate and detailed computational models may be utilized to further develop the understanding and therapies of various diseases. The mechanical tensile testing was conducted on the passive sheep sclera. Engineering stress vs strain of several samples of the sheep sclera are further presented determined from force and displacement experimental data. The goal of this paper is to make available biaxial data of sheep sclera soft tissue that can be further utilized.
Increasing Rejection in Microfiltration Using Vibrating Membrane
Authors: Ullah Asmat , Alam Kalam , Khan Saad Ullah , Starov Victor M.
Published: August 2021

A new method is proposed to increase rejection in microfiltration by applying membrane oscillation using a new type of microfiltration membranes with slotted pores. The oscillations applied to the membrane surface result in reducing membrane fouling and increasing separation efficiency. An exact mathematical solution of the flow in the surrounding solution outside the oscillating membrane is developed. The oscillation results in appearance of the lift velocity, which moves oil particles away from the membrane. The latter results in both reducing membrane fouling and increasing oil droplets rejection. This developed model was supported by the experimental results for oil water separation in produced water treatment. It was proven that oil droplet concentration reduced notably in the permeate due to the membrane oscillation and that applied shear rate caused by the membrane oscillation is also reduce pore blockage. New generation of microfiltration membranes with slotted pores was used in the experiments.
Use of Robotic Pet in a Distributed Layout Elderly Housing with Services: A Case Study on Elderly People with Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Hori Yoko , Kato Ken , Kobayashi Mia , Inoue Yuriko , Lai Kecheng , Sugishita Akitaka , Okamoto Yoshihiro , Kamiya Satoko , Shibata Takanori ,   Happy-Net Association
　 2-14-1 Nagono, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 451-0042, Japan,   Aichi Shukutoku University
　 2-9 Katahira, Nagakute, Aichi 480-1197, Japan,   Wayo Women’s University
　 1-12-11 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0073, Japan,   International University of Health and Welfare
　 4-1-26 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8402, Japan,   Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
　 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292, Japan,   Nagoya University Hospital
　 65 Tsurumai, Shouwa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 466-8560, Japan,   School of Policy Studies, Chukyo University 101-2 Yagoto-honmachi, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 466-8666, Japan,   Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences 4-1-1 Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0001, Japan,   National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology 1-1-1 Umezono, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8568, Japan,   Tokyo Institute of Technology 4259 Nagatsuta, Midori-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 226-8503, Japan,   AgeLab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 Amherst St., Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
Published: August 2021

In recent years, robotic pets have been used by many countries worldwide as a method for treating behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). The seal robot PARO was loaned intermittently to a distributed layout elderly housing with services over a seven-month period, during which it was observed that three residents with cognitive dysfunctions showed improvements in their BPSD and the nursing care load of the staff was reduced during the periods when PARO was present. The objective of this study is to investigate, through a case study, the effects of intermittent interaction with PARO on those with cognitive dysfunctions and the staff workers. The short version of the Dementia Behavior Disturbance Scale (DBD-13) was used as the medical outcome index, and the KJ method was used to analyze the qualitative data, such as staff reports and interviews. The results show that the DBD-13 total scores reduced during the periods when PARO was present and increased during the periods when PARO was absent. The KJ method yielded similar findings. The use of DBD-13 and the KJ method complemented the results of each other and increased the persuasive power of the findings. By using the KJ method, it was further determined that the workload of the staff was reduced, allowing them to recuperate, which reconfirmed the value of PARO. Further case studies will be undertaken in the future with the aim of constructing a methodology for implementing case studies.
Ankle Joint Stretching Device Using Tension Rod for Self Rehabilitation
Authors: Toda Hideki ,   Department of Electric and Electronic Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Toyama 3190 Gofuku, Toyama, Toyama 930-8555, Japan, Sugihara Shin
Published: August 2021

This paper proposed an ankle joint stretching device that is intended for self-rehabilitation by using a tension rod structure. Physical therapists treat their patients to prevent a subject ankle joint’s contracture and improve walking function. Still a sufficient rehabilitation therapy cannot be done due to demand for a labor-task of the ankle joint rehabilitation. There is a demand for the self-rehabilitation system long time to reduce the labor task, and especially it can be installed easily in a chair or bed in a patient home. By using a pantograph jack and spring casters, the developed device does not depend on installation location. It does not need a transfer assist process to the rehabilitation machine, which causes back pain of caregivers, and it allows for a self-rehabilitation of an ankle joint stretching. The experiment confirmed that the positional relationship was stabilized between the rotation axis of the device and the ankle joint position within (σx,σy)=(2.4, 2.5) mm during ankle dorsiflexion stretching in a fixed state of the device, which was realized by the pantograph jack and spring casters. Our proposed system that does not need transfer assistance before/after treatment will lead to self-rehabilitation for the ankle joint.
Classification of Care Assistive Technology Based on the Relationship Between Users and Technologies
Authors: Miwa Hiroyasu , Watanabe Kentaro , Niemelä Marketta ,   National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) 6-2-3 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0882, Japan,   VTT Technology Research Centre of Finland Ltd.  Visiokatu 4, Tampere / P.O. Box 1300, Tampere 33101, Finland
Published: August 2021

While an aging population in Japan and other countries is resulting in an increased demand for nursing care services, there is a shortage of care workers due to a decrease in the working population. The use of care assistive technologies such as robots, artificial intelligence, and information technology is expected to compensate for this shortage, and many care assistive technologies such as power assist devices and communication robots have been developed. However, their introduction and widespread use in actual service have not progressed. The aim of this study is to address the problem on less technology introduction in nursing care by surveying the attitudes of potential users to care assistive technologies, clarify the factors affecting the use of such technologies, and propose a new design method for the technologies. We surveyed attitudes to the use of care assistive technology from the perspective of function and information utilization for three groups: active seniors, informal carers, and formal carers. The survey was conducted in Japan and Finland, which have high aging populations. Based on the survey results, we proposed, as a design method, a classification of care assistive technologies according to their interaction with users as well as the nursing care process.
Development and Clinical Evaluation of Bed with Standing-Up Function
Authors: Manabe Katsuhiro ,   Department of Tokyo Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Teikyo University of Science 2-2-1 Senju-Sakuragi, Adachi-ku, Tokyo 120-0045, Japan
Published: August 2021

The risk of disuse syndrome caused by prolonged supine posture in hemiplegic stroke in- and outpatients has become a social problem. This study aimed to develop a new bed with a standing-up function, allowing medical caregivers and patients to freely take a standing position on the bed to reduce the amount of time spent in the supine position and to clarify its effectiveness through evaluation of its usability and clinical use. In addition to the Gatch function of the developed bed, it allows transition from a supine position to a chair-sitting or standing position on the bed, and from a standing position to walking action. In addition, as with the tilt table used for standing-position training, the bed’s tilt angle can be adjusted, reducing the load on the lower limbs and allowing appropriate rehabilitation to be carried out anytime, consequently reducing the burden of nursing care. The bed was developed with the cooperation of a specialized bed manufacturer and supported by public funds, and clinical evaluation was conducted after confirming its safety. We evaluated the physical and physiological functions of two hemiplegic patients after 4 weeks of standing training using a prototype bed, to which results from the six-item test showed no significant improvement. However, medical professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and physical therapists, who participated in the clinical evaluation indicated that the bed can safely replace the tilt table for standing-position rehabilitation, and it is effective in eliminating related human and time burdens.
Development of Transfer-Assisting Robot System Using Posture-Supporting Wear and Support Robot
Authors: Mizuno Fumio , Narita Kento , Hamada Sho ,   Tohoku Institute of Technology 35-1 Yagiyama-Kasumi-cho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 982-8577, Japan,   Towa Electric Industry Co., Ltd. 88-1 Sakaki Wada, Fujisaki-machi, Minami-Tsugaru-gun, Aomori 038-1216, Japan,   Japan Automatic Machine Co., Ltd. 3-28-4 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo 146-0092, Japan
Published: August 2021

When assisting a care receiver to transfer from one plane to another, a caregiver needs to hold up and move him/her. As a caregiver has to support the weight of one person, transfer assistance imposes a heavy physical burden on the caregiver. Particularly, in Japan, with an increasing elderly population and a decreasing young population, there are a few caregivers to assist numerous care receivers to transfer. In this scenario, it is an extremely vital issue to develop methods to reduce the burden of the caregivers when assisting care receivers to transfer. In this study, by focusing on the clothes that care receivers wear, we developed a transfer-assisting robot system by combining a dedicated posture-supporting wear and a mobile robot based on a lift mechanism.
Development and Control of Power-Assisted Lumbar Suit Based on Upper-Body Acceleration
Authors: Suzuki Hiroshi ,   Tokushima University 2-1 Minamijyousanjima-cho, Tokushima 770-8506, Japan, Sumoto Ayaka , Kitajima Takahiro , Kuwahara Akinobu , Yasuno Takashi
Published: August 2021

In this study, we propose a method to estimate the assistive timing requirements for a power-assisted lumbar suit based on upper-body acceleration. Our developed power-assisted suit combines of springs, wires, and an electrical motor to provide efficient assistance. The assistive torque provided by the suit was determined based on a digital human model. The assistive timing using the electrical motor was calculated from the upper-body acceleration measured using two internal accelerometers. Herein, we present the experimental results based on the myoelectricity of a muscle during lifting motions involving three participants acting as caregivers to elderly patients.
Gait Rehabilitation System Using a Non-Wearing Type Pneumatic Power Assist Device
Authors: Yokota Masashi , Takaiwa Masahiro ,   Graduate School Advanced Technology and Science, Tokushima University 2-1 Minamijyousanjima-cho, Tokushima 770-8506, Japan,   Graduate School of Technology, Industrial and Social Sciences, Tokushima University 2-1 Minamijyousanjima-cho, Tokushima 770-8506, Japan
Published: August 2021

In Japan, approximately 1.1 million people suffer from cerebrovascular diseases such as cerebral stroke, which can further increase due to the aging society. Therefore, rehabilitation for the physical recovery of patients with hemiplegia caused by cerebrovascular disease plays an important role in maintaining and improving their quality of life (QoL). In rehabilitation facilities, crutches and parallel bars are the mainstream, but patients support their body with their arms, causing falls and fatigue, leading to deterioration of motivation in long-term rehabilitation. Although a few hanging-type devices have been developed to cope with such issues, they occupy large space, require time to wear, and have a high introduction cost. In this study, we developed a non-wearing-type pneumatic power assist device for gait rehabilitation to ensure patients can sustain their body weight by pushing up their armpit and quantitatively verified the effectiveness of the device.