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Research on the effects of ferric salt added into aeration tank for phosphorus removal on biochemical system
Authors: Jingliang Xie , Yuanjie Sun , Anran Peng , Kateb Faris , Ahmed Aldeeb Hooreya Mohamed
Published: November 2021

In this paper, two iron salts, ferrous chloride (FeCl2) and ferric chloride (FeCl3), are directly added into an aeration tank for phosphorus removal, and their effects on the biochemical system are studied; the water quality parameters such as pH and alkalinity are also investigated. The extent of influence of the added iron salts on the pH and alkalinity of aerated solutions is demonstrated to be FeCl3 > FeCl2. When the dosage of iron ions is 20 mg/L, the decrease in pH and alkalinity caused by FeCl3 is 0.5 and 65 mg/L, which is higher than FeCl2 by 2% and 26%. The initial phosphorus removal effect of FeCl2 is worse than that of FeCl3, but after continued aeration and oxidation, the phosphorus removal effect of FeCl2 can be improved; however, the final phosphorus removal effect is basically the same as that of FeCl3 added directly. The results show that FeCl2 is preferred when iron salt is added directly into the aeration tank to remove phosphorus. The proposed scheme can reduce the effect of iron salts on the alkalinity of the biochemical system on the premise of ensuring the phosphorus removal effect of the system, and is conducive to ensuring the stable operation of the biochemical system.
An examination of authentic leadership as an individual and social factor of resilience
Authors: Gaddy John W. , Gonzalez Stephen P.
Published: November 2021

Resilient qualities, which derive from protective factors, enable an individual to balance exposure to vulnerabilities in military service and throughout life. Protective factors arise from within an individual, from social factors, and from an individual's environment. Research on social factors, such as strong leadership and peer relationships, continues to emerge and significantly relate to resilience. Of specific interest to organisations is how perceptions of leadership contribute to resilience as an individual and social protective factor. Knowing more about how soldiers perceive themselves on authentic leadership and resilience would better help researchers and practitioners understand the contribution of leadership on perceived resilience. The current study examined the perception of authentic leadership in self and first-line leaders with resilience in a population of 179 soldiers (N = 179; M = 26.86 years, SD = 6.42). The results noted a significant correlation between the perception of authentic leadership in oneself and resilience (r = 0.506, p < 0.001). A subsequent analysis examining the perception of authentic leadership in one's first-line leader and subordinate resilience was also significant (r = 0.394, p < 0.001), supporting previous findings. These results demonstrate that perceptions of leadership matter as an individual and social factor in military personnel.
Segurança alimentar e nutricional: percepção de mulheres de um assentamento rural
Authors: Calcanhoto Roberta , Brisola Elisa Maria Andrade , Ribeiro Suzana Lopes Salgado , Rodrigues Alexandra Magna
Published: November 2021

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a segurança alimentar de famílias de um assentamento rural, segundo a percepção das mulheres devido aos papéis de gêneros estabelecidos socialmente, que relacionam a elas o dever de cuidar da família. Trata-se de pesquisa com abordagem qualiquantitativa que utilizou a Escala Brasileira de Insegurança Alimentar (EBIA) e entrevista com quatro questões norteadoras. A EBIA foi respondida por 22 mulheres e os dados foram tratados por estatística descritiva. As entrevistas foram realizadas com 10 mulheres e os dados analisados por meio de triangulação de métodos. Verificou-se que 78,6% das famílias encontravam-se em Insegurança Alimentar e as narrativas dessas mulheres demostraram o medo de não ter alimento para seus filhos e dificuldades de viver da terra, apesar da melhoria da condição de vida após serem assentadas. Tal situação indica necessidade de articulação das políticas públicas que garantam Segurança Alimentar Nutricional dessas famílias.
Documentation of Assessment of Spiritual Concerns of Adult Advanced Cancer Patients: An Audit in a Hospital-based Specialist Palliative Care Service
Authors: Deodhar Jayita , Salins Naveen , Muckaden Mary Ann
Published: November 2021

Objectives:

Spirituality is a significant dimension of quality palliative care service provision. The purpose of our audit was to assess current practice and improve documentation of spiritual concerns of adult advanced cancer patients in a specialist palliative care (SPC) service in a tertiary care cancer centre.

Materials and Methods:

In a standard-based audit, we measured the percentage of patient assessment forms with documentation of assessed spiritual concerns at a baseline and reaudit after practice change measures. We set the optimum standard that at least 60% of the case forms would have patients’ spiritual concerns recorded. We implemented the following measures – (1) engaging our palliative care staff in team discussions on existing practice and identifying problems and (2) conducting a structured 2 h training module for assessment and documentation of patients’ spiritual concerns.

Results:

About 70.8% and 93.4% of the patient assessment forms included had documentation of assessed spiritual concerns which is higher than the standard we set at 60% and 90% at baseline and after implementing practice change, respectively. In the reaudit, we found that documentation specific to spirituality and overall psychological assessment improved. We identified that a persisting problem was the lack of recording of spiritual assessment in the patients’ follow-up notes.

Conclusion:

We achieved the benchmark of a standard-based audit on documentation of assessed spiritual concerns of advanced cancer patients in our SPC service. Regular audits in clinical service delivery and documentation should be integrated into quality improvement measures in palliative care.
Imaging Surveillance of the Reconstructed Breast in a Subset of Patients May Aid in Early Detection of Breast Cancer Recurrence
Authors: Adrada Beatriz Elena , Karbasian Niloofar , Huang Monica , Rauch Gaiane Maia , Woodtichartpreecha Piyanoot , Whitman Gary
Published: November 2021

Objectives:

The purpose of this study is to determine the biological markers more frequently associated with recurrence in the reconstructed breast, to evaluate the detection method, and to correlate recurrent breast cancers with the detection method.

Material and Methods:

An institutional review board-approved retrospective study was conducted at a single institution on 131 patients treated with mastectomy for primary breast cancer followed by breast reconstruction between 2005 and 2012. Imaging features were correlated with clinical and pathologic findings.

Results:

Of the 131 patients who met our inclusion criteria, 40 patients presented with breast cancer recurrence. The most common histopathologic type of primary breast cancer was invasive ductal carcinoma in 82.5% (33/40) of patients. Triple-negative breast cancer was the most common biological marker with 42.1% (16/38) of cases. Clinically, 70% (28/40) of the recurrences presented as palpable abnormalities. Of nine patients who underwent mammography, a mass was seen in eight patients. Of the 35 patients who underwent ultrasound evaluation, an irregular mass was found in 48.6% (17/35) of patients. Nine patients with recurrent breast cancer underwent breast MRI, and MRI showed an irregular enhancing mass in four patients, an oval mass in four patients, and skin and trabecular thickening in one patient. About 55% of patients with recurrent breast cancer were found to have distant metastases.

Conclusion:

Patients at higher risk for locoregional recurrence may benefit from imaging surveillance in order to detect early local recurrences.
Cerebral abscess secondary to embolization of arteriovenous malformation: A case report and literature review
Authors: Lima João Vitor Fernandes , da Costa Marcos Devanir Silva , de Amorim Bruno Loof , Mulato Jose Ernesto Chang , Netto Hugo Leonardo Doria , Filho Jose Maria Campos , Neto Feres Eduardo Aparecido Chaddad
Published: November 2021

Background:

Infectious complications of the central nervous system secondary to endovascular procedures have rarely been reported. However, the number of complications has grown exponentially owing to the popularization of these procedures. The success rate of these procedures varies with the pathology, the patient, and surgical performance. Although brain abscesses have been extensively reported, their presence after endovascular procedures has not been described in detail in the literature. We present a case of brain abscess induced by embolization of an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), discuss the main indications, techniques, procedural complications, and review the associated literature.

Case Description:

A 13-year-old boy presented to us with a history of hemorrhagic stroke secondary to a cerebral AVM rupture. He underwent incomplete AVM resection (2014), with subsequent incomplete embolization (2017), and permanence of the endovenous catheter as a procedural complication. Physical examination revealed purulent exudate through the cervical surgical wound. We performed cervicotomy to remove the catheter but had no success in removing the intracranial material segment. The patient was subsequently diagnosed with a brain abscess (2018) and treated with antibiotics. Our team performed resection of the residual AVM, abscess, and the catheter-associated with the region.

Conclusion:

The patient showed significant clinical improvement after surgical resection of the malformation. No residual lesions were observed in the imaging examinations. Further, we reviewed the literature to find other cases of similar complications and their association with the endovascular procedure. We did not find complications in patients younger than the one presented in this case. Factors such as incomplete embolisation increase the risk of unfavourable outcomes.
Association between Non-Medical Cannabis Use and Anxiety Disorders in Women
Authors:   Department of Family and Community Medicine, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Unity Health Toronto, Canada, A Ordean , E Pollieri ,   Department of Family and Community Medicine, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Unity Health Toronto, Canada, K Giby ,   Department of Family and Community Medicine, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Unity Health Toronto, Canada
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Non-medical cannabis use and anxiety disorders are highly prevalent among Canadian women; however, the direction of this assocation remains controversial. The objective of this article is to provide an evidencebased update regarding the effect of non-medical cannabis on anxiety symptoms in women. Methods: A literature search was conducted using PsychINFO and MEDLINE for articles related to cannabis and marijuana use among women with anxiety or anxiety disorders. Only English language literature from 2010 to 2020 was reviewed. Studies including patients under the age of 18 and studies addressing medical cannabis were excluded. Four studies met our inclusion criteria for this review. Results: Cannabis use and anxiety disorders are both highly prevalent among young women. Other substance use in addition to cannabis is frequently reported by women. Reasons for cannabis use by women with anxiety differed from those of men. Findings did not show a direct association between cannabis use and anxiety symptoms. Women who used cannabis did not report higher rates of anxiety nor did anxiety predict the onset of cannabis use. Conclusion: There is no evidence to indicate that non-medical cannabis use worsens anxiety symptoms among women. Further studies should focus on reducing potential confounding factors and developing a reliable method of quantifying cannabis use in order to determine the direction of the interaction between cannabis and anxiety disorders among women.
Genetic Basis of Dental Agenesis: Non-Syndromic Hypodontia
Authors:   Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th), Thessaloniki, Greece, A Karamini , A Chavli ,   Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th), Thessaloniki, Greece, A Kritis ,   Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th), Thessaloniki, Greece
Published: November 2021

Tooth agenesis or hypodontia is one of the most prevalent developmental anomalies of the human dentition which affects up to 8% of the Caucasian population. It is a quite heterogenous condition which describes the congenital absence of one or more teeth and can occur either with a syndrome (syndromic hypodontia) or without (non-syndromic hypodontia). Hypodontia still constitutes a challenging clinical problem. Our insight on the cause of tooth agenesis is increasing as a result of recent advances in the field of molecular biology and human genetics. Further research is needed to establish a genotype phenotype correlation and to fully understand the pathogenesis of tooth agenesis. This review presents the genes and signaling pathways associated with nonsyndromic hypodontia, based on the most current literature and provides an overview of novel genes that seem to contribute to dental agenesis.
Comparison of Linear Response Theory, Projected Initial Maximum Overlap Method, and Molecular Dynamics Based Vibronic Spectra: The Case of Methylene Blue
Authors: Abou Taka Ali , Lu Shao-Yu , Gowland Duncan , Zuehlsdorff Tim J. , Corzo Hector H. , Pribram-Jones Aurora , Shi Liang , Hratchian Hrant P. , Isborn Christine M.
Published: November 2021

Simulation of optical spectra is essential to molecular characterization and, in many cases, critical for interpreting experimental spectra. The most common method for simulating vibronic absorption spectra relies on the geometry optimization and computation of normal modes for ground and excited states. In this report, we show that utilization of such a procedure within an adiabatic linear response theory framework may lead to state mixings and a breakdown of the Born-Oppenheimer approximation, resulting in a poor description of absorption spectra. In contrast, computing excited states via a self-consistent eld method in conjunction with a maximum overlap model produces states that are not subject to such mixings. We show that this latter method produces vibronic spectra much more aligned with vertical excitation procedures, such as those computed from a vertical gradient or molecular dynamics trajectory-based approach. For the methylene blue chromophore, we compare vibronic absorption spectra computed with: an adiabatic Hessian approach with linear response theory optimized structures and normal modes, a vertical gradient procedure, the Hessian and normal modes of maximum overlap method optimized structures, and excitation energy time correlation functions generated from a molecular dynamics trajectory. Due to mixing between the bright S1 and dark S2 surfaces near the S1 minimum, computing the adiabatic Hessian with linear response theory time-dependent density functional theory with the B3LYP density functional predicts a large vibronic shoulder for the absorption spectrum that is not present for any of the other methods. Spectral densities are analyzed and we compare the behavior of the key normal mode that in linear response theory strongly couples to the optical excitation while showing S1/ S2 state mixings. Overall, our study provides a note of caution in computing vibronic spectra using the excited state adiabatic Hessian of linear response theory optimized structures and also showcases three alternatives that are not as subject to adiabatic state mixing effects.
Sustainable Production of Reduced Phosphorus Compounds: Mechanochemical Hydride Phosphorylation Using Condensed Phosphates as a Route to Phosphite
Authors: Zhai Feng , Xin Tiansi , Geeson Michael , Cummins Christopher
Published: November 2021

Phosphorus removal and recovery technologies have been implemented to tackle the anthropogenic eutrophication caused by phosphate runoff into waterways. In pursuit of a better utilization of the phosphates recovered from waste water treatment, we herein report that condensed phosphates can be employed to phosphorylate hydride reagents under solvent-free mechanochemical conditions to furnish phosphite (HPO3)2−, a versatile chemical with phosphorus in the +3 oxidation state. Hydride phosphorylation, as a two-electron one-proton reduction of a main group element oxide, constitutes a direct parallel with CO2 reduction to formate. Using potassium hydride as the hydride source, sodium trimetaphosphate (Na3P3O9 ), triphosphate (Na5P3O10), and pyrophosphate (Na4P2O7) engendered phosphite in 44, 58, and 44% yields based on total P content, respectively, under their optimal conditions. Formation of overreduced products including hypophosphite (H2PO2−) was identified as a competing process, and mechanistic investigation revealed that hydride attack on in situ generated phosphorylated phosphite species is a potent pathway for overreduction. The phosphite generated from our method could be easily isolated in the form of barium phosphite, a useful intermediate for production of phosphorous acid. This method circumvents the need to pass through white phosphorus (P4) as a high energy intermediate and mitigates involvement of environmentally hazardous chemicals. A bioproduced polyphosphate from baker’s yeast was demonstrated to be a viable starting material for the production of phosphite. This example demonstrates the possibility of accessing reduced phosphorus compounds in a more sustainable manner, and more importantly, closing the modern phosphorus cycle.
Defending Human Rights Through Social Action: The Role of the Catholic Church in Latin America in the 1960s–1980s
Authors: Evans Madelyn
Published: November 2021

Since the earliest days of colonization, religion – in particular, the Roman Catholic Church – has been a driving force in the Latin American politics, economics, and society. As the region underwent frequent political instability and high levels of violence, the Church remained a steady, powerful force in society. This paper will explore the relationship between the Catholic Church and the struggle to defend human rights during the particularly oppressive era of bureaucratic-authoritarianism in Latin America throughout the 1960s–1980s. This paper seeks to demonstrate that the Church undertook the struggle to protect human rights because its modernized social mission sought to support the oppressed suffering from the political, economic, and social status quo. In challenging the legitimacy of the ruling national security ideology and illuminating the moral dimensions of violence, the Catholic Church became a crucial constructive agent in spurring social change, mitigating the effects of violence, and setting a democratic framework for the future.
Jaringan Advokasi Transnasional: Strategi Greenpeace dalam Menolak Rencana Pengeboran Shell di Kutub Utara
Authors: Albertus Yanuar
Published: November 2021

Tulisan ini membahas bagaimana Greenpeace, sebagai organisasi non-pemerintah, memengaruhi rencana pengeboran lepas pantai Shell di wilayah Kutub Utara. Greenpeace adalah salah satu aktor utama yang menentang rencana Shell untuk memulai pengeboran di laut Arktik. Proyek ini muncul seiring dengan adanya penelitian yang menunjukkan bahwa Kutub Utara mempunyai porsi yang signifikan dari keseluruhan cadangan minyak dan gas alam dunia. Rencana pengeboran tersebut memicu penolakan karena meningkatnya kekhawatiran tentang risiko kegiatan pengeboran lepas pantai di Arktik. Setelah sekitar tiga tahun advokasi, Greenpeace berhasil memaksa Shell menghentikan rencana pengeborannya. Analisis penulis kemudian mencoba menganalisis bagaimana Greenpeace mencapai tujuan advokasinya dalam menghentikan rencana pengeboran Shell. Untuk menjawab pertanyaan tersebut, penulis menggunakan jaringan advokasi transnasional (TAN) sebagai kerangka pemikiran penulis dalam menganalisis bagaimana Greenpeace memanfaatkan jaringannya untuk melakukan advokasi internasional. Data dalam penelitian ini dikumpulkan dari sumber primer dan sekunder, serta dianalisis dengan cara kualitatif. Temuan penulis kemudian menunjukkan bahwa Greenpeace telah menggunakan setiap taktik dalam strategi TAN untuk mempengaruhi kebijakan Shell, yang mencakup politik informasi, politik simbolik, leverage politics, dan juga politik akuntabilitas. Penulis kemudian menyimpulkan bahwa keempat taktik inilah yang kemudian berhasil mendorong Shell untuk menghentikan rencana pengeboran lepas pantai di kawasan Kutub Utara.
Spices and garbage two keys to healthy life
Authors: Sholihah Anis , Agustin Yuni Aulia , Vacha Nada Kutsuma , Yusuf Mohammad Alfan
Published: November 2021

Indonesia is rich in various kinds of spices and its benefits are no doubt, Wadeng Sidayu Gresik Village has the potential for abundant spices but has not been used optimally, especially the COVID-19 pandemic, this healthy drink is one of the solutions to increase the body's immunity. Making healthy drinks from spices is expected to change people's mindset towards a healthy lifestyle supported by a healthy, clean and free environment from waste and pollution, Ngoro Mojokerjo Village is a large industrial center in East Java so that plastic waste is very troubling because from time to time increased. The effort to reduce plastic waste is by using it as a chair at home. The two spice and waste activities in the two villages went through several stages; the first stage was conducting the survey, the second stage was applying for a permit to the local Village Head, the third stage was collecting spices and plastic waste and the fourth stage was training in making drinks, socializing the use of waste and making chairs from plastic waste. The results of the activity were that technology for making and healthy drink products, technology, and chair products from plastic waste, and public awareness not littering increased by 61%.
Improved health education for pregnant women in performing antenatal care in the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Sudaryanti Lestari , Mardhika Amellia , Qona’ah Arina , Tyas Anestasia Pangestu Mei , Laksana Muhammad Ardian Cahya
Published: November 2021

COVID-19 has been declared by WHO as a global pandemic. COVID-19 affects various lines of human life, especially the health aspect. East Java has ranked second in the COVID-19 cases in Indonesia. One of the efforts made to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is through clean and healthy activities and behaviors stay at home causes people to be limited in their activities except for very important purposes, especially activities for pregnant women. Pregnant women must and should carry out regular antenatal care checks. COVID-19 causes anxiety problems and worries for pregnant women to leave the house, including having pregnancy checks. But the mother is also worried about the condition and development of the fetus. This will increase the risk of maternal and infant mortality and the SDGs target in the third objective will not be met. This community service aims to provide knowledge related to antenatal care to high-risk using Poedji Rochyati Score Card (score 6-10) and very high-risk pregnant women (score 12) during the COVID-19 period. The method used in the implementation of this community service is material from resource persons, implementation of health education, and evaluation. The pregnant women were very enthusiastic about participating in this event, it was seen from the questions given to the team and vice versa. The results of the questionnaire show that there are differences in the level of knowledge of pregnant women for pre-test and post-test.
Formation of an anti-radicalism and terrorism law-aware society
Authors: Fathonah Rini , Anwar Mashuril , Maroni Maroni , Ariani Nenny Dwi
Published: November 2021

To create harmony and peace in society, every form of radicalism and terrorism must be abolished. Preventing radicalism and terrorism is not easy, because it requires a systematic and massive strategy. The role of the community is very necessary for preventing and overcoming radicalism and terrorism, for that it is important to provide understanding to the community, especially youth organizations. The activity, which was held in Batu Putuk, Teluk Betung Barat, Bandar Lampung, aims to educate and encourage the youth of Karang Taruna, Batu Putuk Village, to play an active role in preventing and overcoming radicalism and terrorism. This activity is carried out with a comprehensive method in the form of socialization, discussion, and clinical services. In line with the aim of the activity, namely educating and encouraging the youth of Karang Taruna in Batu Putuk Village to participate in efforts to prevent radicalism and terrorism, the benefits of this activity include increasing the ability of partners to recognize activities that lead to radicalism and terrorism, increasing the ability of partners to counteract the influence of radicalism and terrorism, as well as encourage the active role of partners in countering radicalism and terrorism.
The education, training, and coaching of household businesses producers of Opak Gambir
Authors: Kustiani Lilik , Isnuwardiati Kurnia , Widiawati Diah , Setyawati Dyah
Published: November 2021

Selorejo Village, Blitar Regency is a village where some of the residents produce Opak Gambir snacks which are still managed using traditional methods. This causes the management in the production to be less professional and less organized. This program aims to improve education and training, especially in the fields of entrepreneurship, finance, and marketing, so that the management of this home industry will be more organized and professional. The method of implementing the program is by providing education, training, and coaching for producers. The results of the program show that the producer is very well educated about the principles of entrepreneurship. Opak Gambir producers are also able to make financial plans both for administration and also the selling price of their products. The producer is also able to determine marketing plans, which include starting from the process of determining prices, determining distribution locations, and how the promotion process is carried out. Through this community service, it is hoped that the producer will be able to manage their business in a professional manner, apart from being a source of income, is also a destination for the Opak Gambir industry.
Prospective Bibliography
Authors: Горбунов-Посадов Михаил Михайлович
Published: November 2021

The prospective bibliography, i.e., the list of referring publications— is a dynamically drawn-up list of works published after the publication under consideration and contained a reference to it. Leading foreign publishers of scientific journals, as a rule, post lists of referring publications on the web pages of their articles. In our country, the posting lists of referring publications has not yet become the norm, but it is gradually becoming widespread. The implementations of the list of referring publications in a number of characteristic projects are considered. The terminology used is discussed.
Principles of Multitrading
Authors: Каспаринский Феликс Освальдович
Published: November 2021

Modern software and hardware tools provide unprecedented freedom for a variety of activities in the forex markets, from trading to analyzing the feasibility of models of nonlinear processes in self-organizing systems. To reduce risks and increase the efficiency of interaction with stock market instruments, it is proposed to provide variable adaptability of trading by combining trading strategies using several trading accounts of different brokers, multiple financial instruments, and Complex Indicators Tendencies of price changes. As a result of three years of experimental work, the basic principles of multitrading have been formulated and tested, and an information environment has been compiled, contributing to the development of an individualized trading system. The basic concept of organizing a multitrading information environment: the use of specialized hardware and software systems for strategic analysis and forecasting of price changes for an individual financial instrument, tactical selection of a promising financial instrument from the available set, and effective operating activities with orders of trading accounts. It can be expected that the evolution of the principles of multitrading will lead to the creation of analytical systems for predicting the kinetics of non-equilibrium changes in the characteristic parameters of self-organizing cooperative systems for wide application in biology, cybernetics, economics, and the social sphere.
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF NOCARDIOSIS IN GUINEA PIGS
Authors: ALWAN M. J.
Published: November 2021

The pathology of local isolated strain of Nocardia asteroides was study in pigs . 60 animals were divided into two groups. The 1st group (40 animals) was given a single intrapulmonary of 3.3X10'CFU of N. astoroides. The 2 nd group (20 animals) served as control . Eight animals died during the first 3 weeks post – infection while the remaining were sacrificed at 6, 12, 24, 48 hrs and 4, 8, 16, 24 and 62 days P.I. Early pathological examination revealed acute suppurative changes which seen turned into disseminated chronic form. Pyogranul matous and epithelioid granuloma have represented the main pathological changes at 8-24 days P.J. The results revealed arisein the level of bacterial counts followed by drop in count within 8-24 days P.I. Excepted kidney in which high bacterial counts persisted toward the end of the experiment
Estructura y composición de las bandadas mixtas de aves invernales a lo largo del gradiente latitudinal en las selvas montanas de las Yungas, Argentina
Authors: Fanjul María Elisa , Echevarria Ada Lilian , Martínez María Valeria
Published: November 2021

Las bandadas mixtas (BM) son asociaciones de diferentes especies que se forman como estrategia para aumentar la eficiencia de forrajeo y/o reducir el riesgo de predación. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue determinar la variación en la composición y estructura de las BM, a lo largo del gradiente latitudinal de la selva montana de las Yungas argentinas. Ocho sitios fueron estudiados a lo largo de los 700 km de distribución de las Yungas en el país. En cada sitio se establecieron 10 transectas visitadas de junio a septiembre entre 2006 y 2009. Se determinó riqueza y abundancia de las BM. Se observaron 325 BM, con un total de 72 especies participantes y una abundancia de 2480 individuos. Diecisiete familias estuvieron representadas, 15 del Orden Passeriformes y 2 no-Passeriformes (Trochilidae y Picidae). Las familias más importantes fueron Tyrannidae (12 especies), Furnariidae (10 especies) y Thraupidae (nueve especies). Doce especies fueron omnipresentes en los ocho sitios de estudio y las especies que tuvieron los valores de ocurrencia más altos fueron: Syndactyla rufosuperciliata, Phylloscartes ventralis, Chlorospingus flavopectus y Myioborus brunniceps. Aunque los análisis estadísticos multivariados indicaron que el gradiente latitudinal no tendría influencia directa sobre las características estructurales (número de bandadas, número de especies e individuos involucrados) de las BM, la composición de especies varió en asociación con la latitud. Algunas causas asociadas al gradiente, como el clima local, características de la vegetación y disponibilidad de alimento, podrían influir en los resultados obtenidos.
Beta-lactam antibiotics and extended spectrum beta-lactamases
Authors: Vitus Silago
Published: November 2021

Extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are enzymes produced by bacteria, mostly members of the family Enterobacteriaceae commonly Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. ESBLs hydrolyze the beta-lactam ring of beta-lactam antibiotics making these antibiotics ineffective therefore rendering the bacteria resistance against beta-lactam antibiotics. The global upsurge of ESBLs producing bacteria causing both hospital and community acquired infections mostly urinary tract infections, pneumonia and bloodstream infections, threatens the effectiveness of infectious diseases treatment. ESBL families; TEM, SHV and CTX-M are globally disseminated and frequently detected in clinical isolates as well as colonization and contamination isolates. Various laboratory detection methods of ESBLs producing Gram negative bacteria are available. These methods; phenotypic methods, automated methods and molecular-based methods are varying in sensitivity and specificity, need of technical expertise, and rapidness. Therefore, they should be clearly understood before being employed for routine or research use for detection of ESBLs production among Enterobacteriaceae. In addition, understanding the mode of action and mechanisms of resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics, and the epidemiology of ESBLs producing bacteria is of paramount.
Study of Independence Student’s Online Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Winarti Wiwin Dwi , Afifah Dian Septi Nur , Pebriani Linda , Putri Ika Mariana , Suja’i Imam Sukwatus
Published: November 2021

This research aims to describe the perceptions of independence online learning during Covid-19 Pandemic. This research was conducted at Junior High School 5 Tulungagung. Data collection techniques in this research were observation and questionnaire. The main instrument is researcher itself, the supporting instrument are observation notes and questionnaire sheets. The data validity uses in this research is extension of observation. Data analysis based on indicators of learning independence which include self-confidence, discipline, initiative, responsibility, and motivation. The result of this research indicate the self-confidence indicator, 28% students stated that they were always confident, 30% stated often, 20% stated sometimes, 13% stated rarely, and 9% stated never. In discipline indicator, 75% of students stated that they were always discipline, 3% stated sometimes, 1% stated rarely and never. In initiative attitude indicators, 35% students stated that they always had the initiative, 34% stated often, 22% stated sometimes, 3% stated rarely and the remaining 6% stated never. In responsibility attitude indicator, 51% students stated that they always had a responsibility, 25% stated often, 20% stated sometimes, 1% stated rarely and the remaining 3% stated never. In motivation indicators, 91% students stated that they always had a motivation and the remaining 9% stated often.
Good University Governance to Improve Student Service and Trust
Authors: Afiqoh Nyimas Wardatul
Published: November 2021

Good university governance is a concept of higher education systems higher education that sets goals, implements and manages good institutions physical, financial, human resources, academic and student achievement. The purpose of this research is to analyze the impact of implementing a good university governance (GUG) in an effort to improve student service and trust. Qualitative methods are an option in this study using an approach phenomenology, where data collection is done by interview techniques, studies literature, and study documentation on three informants. Data collection in research This is done by going directly to the research location and reviewing it with existing literature review. The results showed that the implementation of governance good university governance cannot immediately give trust to students without any tangible evidence that can be felt, namely excellent service.
LUMINO KINETIC ART BY FRANK MALINA IN THE DISCOURSE SPACE OF SCREEN CULTURE
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Zakharchenko Irina N. , Shchedrina Olga M. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities
Published: November 2021

The article studies the work of Frank Joseph Malina (1912–1981), scientist, rocket engineer and artist, within the discourse space of screen culture. Modern screen science aims to explore the broad intermedia connections and cultural contexts associated with analyzing the technological, informational, and communicative features of digital screen surfaces, as well as determining their influence on the human cognitive and sensory apparatus. Technological art can be perceived as one of the discourses of media archaeology, within which the topoi of modern screen forms are identified and aestheticized. The prospects of research within the declared discourse field are associated with the fact that the creative response to intensive scientific and technological development concentrated on the key problems of the changing system of cultural communications. The screen as a boundary, as a window into the reality of representation, as a place for the “assembly” of corporal and sensory response to interaction with the information space—these and other meanings were addressed by envoys of technological art. Curiosity about the work of F. Malina in the context of screen culture is associated with his lumino kinetic experiments. They were aimed at the artistic mastering of the world standing on the verge of entering the digital virtual space. The article emphasizes that at the heart of his research was a screen form in which light fluxes gathered together thanks to electromechanical systems; in which light radiation came into contact with the human eye and body. Through his art, Malina explores the possibilities and limits of human perception, inevitably changing in the era of intensive scientific and technological development. The directions of his exploration testify to the discourse modeling of the modern computer screen. They can be taken as harbingers of the cultural communications of the digital age.
HYPERREALISM IN DIGITAL CINEMA (BASED ON THE ANALYSIS OF LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS ANTHOLOGY SERIES)
Authors:   HSE University, Nepiypov Vladyslav V.
Published: November 2021

The article is devoted to the aesthetic features of digital cinematography. Due to the widespread use of computer graphics in films, traditional methods of analyzing cinema are no longer enough. The fusion of graphic and photographic elements and the use of photorealistic graphics enable researchers to take a fresh look at the nature of film. Digital cinema, based on contemporary technologies, no longer builds on the photographic principles of filmmaking and presents a new form of realism and representation of reality on the screen. Objects created with the help of computer graphics can transform and go beyond the simulated real objects, while remaining photorealistic, unable to exist outside the framework of the screen and the particular film. Using classical film studies and philosophical works of Jean Baudrillard, Siegfried Krakauer, André Bazin, Christian Metz and the works of modern researchers of digital cinema such as Lev Manovich, Thomas Elsaesser and Malthe Hagener, the author analyzes the process of transition of digital objects from photorealistic to hyperrealistic ones, which today can be identified as real, while not existing in reality. This phenomenon is of undoubted interest for the academic study of new forms of realism in digital cinema. Based on the analysis of the Snow in the Desert episode from the Love, Death & Robots anthology series, the author traces the development of hyperrealism in digital cinema. Through state-of-the-art digital filmmaking technologies combining both graphic and photographic techniques—motion capture, digital cloning of actors, real-time fluid and environment modelling—we have a new kind of cinematography that is not limited to classical methods of filmmaking, but goes beyond cinema itself, merging with animation and video games. All these processes affect the film aesthetics and make it more malleable, free and less restricted by the classical understanding of motion picture.
Teori Perkembangan Sosial Anak dan Pengaruhnya Bagi Pendidikan
Authors: Arifin Zainal
Published: November 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menggali tentang teori perkembangan sosial anak dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi perkembangan sosial anak. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian pustaka (library research), dan teknik analisis datanya menggunakan induktif dan deduktif.  Temuan penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan: pertama, terdapat tiga teori perkembangan sosial anak, yaitu: teori nativisme, empirisme, dan konvergensi. Teori nativisme mengatakan bahwa manusia akan berkembang seperti apa sangat tergantung dari pembawaan. Teori empirisme menyatakan bahwa bayi ketika lahir ibarat kertas yang masih putih bersih, dan akan tumbuh dan berkembang, seorang anak sangat tergantung pengaruh dari luar yang datang. Teori konvergensi menyatakan bahwa pertumbuhan dan perkembangan manusia tergantung pada dua faktor: yaitu bakat atau pembawaan dan lingkungan atau sekolah. Teori konvergensi mengakui bahwa manusia lahir telah membawa bakat atau potensi-potensi dasar yang dapat dikembangkan. Proses pengembangan sangat tergantung pada lingkungan masyarakat dan sekolah.  Kedua, Proses perkembangan sosial anak atau sebagai makhluk sosial yang berkepribadian dipengaruhi oleh banyak faktor, baik faktor internal (yang berasal dari dalam diri anak) maupun faktor eksternal (yang berasal dari luar diri anak). Ada lima faktor yang menjadi dasar perkembangan kepribadian anak, yaitu sifat dasar, lingkungan pre-natal, perbedaan individual, lingkungan dan motivasi.
Restricted Access Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Biological Sample Preparation
Authors: Mendes Tássia , Rosa Mariana , Figueiredo Eduardo
Published: November 2021

Restricted access molecularly imprinted polymers (RAMIPs) have been efficiently used for the extraction of small organic molecules from untreated biological matrices (e.g. blood, plasma, serum, and milk). These materials have been obtained by modifying the external surface of conventional molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) with hydrophilic monomer grafting, crosslinked protein capsule or a combination of both. These sorbents aggregate the selectivity of MIPs with the ability to exclude macromolecules of restricted access materials (RAMs), being widely employed in solid phase extraction techniques, beyond their use in sensors. In this review, we discuss about the design and application of RAMIPs in biological sample preparation, emphasizing the future trends and remaining challenges of this technology for bioanalyses.
Adaptive decoupling control for binary distillation column into a 3D virtual environment
Authors: Useche-Castelblanco Juan Sebastián , Amaya-Hurtado Darío , Reyes-Ortiz Oscar Javier
Published: November 2021

The oil refinery plants have a particularly high energy consumption in the distillation process. Several authors state that these are the systems with the highest energy consumption in the petrochemical industry. Currently, work is being done on the implementation of adaptive controllers in order to improve the efficiency of the distillation process and the quality of the product. In this work the control of a binary distillation column developed within a 3D virtual laboratory is presented. Adaptive control by reference model (MRCA) is used for the manipulation of bottom and distillate concentrations. Initially, the mathematical description of the process is obtained, together with the computer-aided design, to subsequently implement the control technique. As a result, the behavior of the controlled system in simulation is shown and compared with the response of the embedded system within the virtual environment. The main contribution of this work is the interaction that a user can have with this type of processes and the possibility of implementing modern control strategies within this type of environments as a low-cost tool to support education and training activities.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM INFORMASI PENJUALAN PRODUK HERBAL AQILLA FRESH SUKABUMI DENGAN METODE SEKUENSIAL LINIER
Authors: Firdaus Muhammad Rizky
Published: November 2021

Aqillah Fresh merupakan sebuah toko yang menjual minuman-minuman herbal yang didirikan pada tahun 2017. Toko ini telah menjual banyak produk dan juga mendapatkan banyak pelanggan. Data-data tersebut dikelola oleh pemilik toko herbal ini mulai dari transaksi pembayaran, nama pelanggan, stok produk dan data-data lainnya. Namun dalam mengelola data-data tersebut pihak pengelola masih menggunakan cara konvensional seperti mencatat pembelian, nama pelanggan dan data produk dengan cara manual sehingga membuat terjadinya penumpukan data. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat sistem informasi berbasis website agar dapat memudahkan para pelanggan untuk membeli produk dari Toko Aqillah Fresh ini dan juga dapat memudahkan pihak pengelola untuk bisa mengelola data-data yang ada pada toko ini. Metode yang digunakan dalam rancang bangun sistem informasi ini menggunakan metode sekuensial linier. Metode ini mengusulkan sebuah pendekatan kepada pengembang sistem secara sistematik dan sekuensial, dimulai dari analisis sistem, desain sistem, pembuatan aplikasi, pengujian aplikasi dan pemeliharaan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah aplikasi E-Commerce yang dapat memudahkan pelanggan dalam membeli produk pada Toko Aqilla Fresh dan juga dapat memudahkan pihak pengelola dalam mengelola data-data pada toko ini.
OPTIMALISASI PEMILIHAN PORTOFOLIO SAHAM MENGGUNAKAN FUZZY LINEAR PROGRAMMING BERBASIS KOMPUTER
Authors: Manik Ngarap Imanuel , Sukandar Aga Rasyidi
Published: November 2021

Berinvestasi pada bidang saham semakin diminati akhir-akhir ini. Untuk mendapatkan keuntungan yang maksimal dalam bertransaksi, ada kalanya perlu dibuat sebuah portofolio. Dalam makalah ini dibahas pendekatan Fuzzy Linear Programming untuk mengoptimasi pemilihan portofolio saham pada model Markowitz. Program komputer berbasis bahasa pemrograman PHP juga telah dibuat untuk mempermudah dan meningkatkan akurasi dalam penghitungan alokasi optimal pada pemilihan portofolio tersebut. Hasil dari program komputer yang dibuat dapat menganalisa secara pasif  45 saham terbaik yang terdapat di Bursa Efek Indonesia.
Worlds Falling Apart — The Bowed String Instrument Esraj Amid a
Demolition Scene
Authors: Karunanayake Pamalka Manjitha , Bartmann Manfred
Published: November 2021

When working with Pamalka Manjitha Karunanayake in 2018, the two of us ended up recording
in Cult Studios (Colombo, Sri Lanka). There, I audio-recorded Pamalka's rendering of some
marvelous samples all of which showcasing his deep understanding of the raga charukeshi.
Charukeshi is a highly ambivalent raga. As a result, the performance of a skilled player will
always convey joy as well as grief, and oscillate between emotional qualities.
On this December 4th 2018 none of us had any clue about the catastrophes that were in store.
Nevertheless, I had field-recorded impressive sounds of some demolition machinery, tearing
down an old building that had been used as an arts centre in Fulda, central-Germany. That was
meant to gentrify the neighbourhood. I brought these somehow eerie recordings to my longtime
colleague Bernie Rothauer in Salzburg to see what could be done with them in his Ôbaxé studio.
Bernie loves to work with weird soundscapes. My then working title was "Making a Trance." This
contribution comes as a post-workshop interview about how that music came into being.
From Japan to China: Another Interpretation of Taiko
Authors: Yujie Li
Published: November 2021

Musical instruments change all the time. When an instrument is played in different
contexts, it will show different functions. The same is true of taiko. When taiko came
to Shanghai, involved people established an emotional connection with taiko in the
process of playing taiko for a long time, and give taiko a new cultural function under
their personal understanding, bringing taiko to their life, building another connection
with the life of other taiko enthusiasts. At the same time, taiko also affects the
performers' thoughts. Involved people also look for the value and purpose of their
own existence through taiko in the process of performing taiko.