bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INTERVENTION OF CLINICAL PHARMACIST IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN OUTPATIENTS
Authors: MATHEWS ANJU SARAH
Published: October 2021

Objective: The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of clinical pharmacist intervention on glycemic control based on fasting blood glucose and glycosylated blood glucose level. 
Methods: A randomized prospective interventional study was conducted in the outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital. Patients suffering from diabetes for a least 2 y were selected for the study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The control group was not given any special pharmacist care, while the interventional group had a face-to-face interview, counseling, and telephonic follow-up during the study period. Based on the baseline values and endpoint parametric values, the result of the study was analyzed. 
Results: The study was analyzed based on the difference in the glycemic index, using HbA1c and FBS values. The basal values of HbA1c were similar for both groups (8.5%), but a marked reduction to 7.2% was observed in the interventional group. FBS values reduced from 208 mg/dl to 186 mg/dl in the intervention group, while in the usual care group, the reduction was from 211 mg/dl to 198 mg/dl.
Conclusion: The inclusion of clinical pharmacists in the healthcare team can offer a remarkable improvement in patient's condition by providing more support in the therapy.
‘Digital Citizens’: Political Participation of Russian Youth Online
Authors: Pyrma Roman
Published: October 2021

The study contributes to defining the impact of digital communication on civic and political participation, explaining how social media mediate public activism. Based on the concept of the ‘digital citizenship’ the paper reveals the political aspect of the public activism of Russian youth online. The empirical model is based on a combination of methods and procedures of applied research in order to reveal the details of civil and political participation, and protest activism of youth online. The research model includes analysis of social media and a large-scale online survey of the younger audience. Based on the analysis of social media information flows, the paper states the prevalence of the youth’s civic participation over political participation, as well as the fact that the dynamics of social activity depend on the events and the current agenda. The authors describe the level of civic and political activity of youth online based on sociological data. They also divide the audience of the protest theatre according to the following models: leaders, activists, followers, and spectators. In general, the study reveals the status and details of the younger generation’s communication activity online, where communities establish and implications of linking actions appear.
‘They are just children!’ The Symbol of Childhood in Political Mobilization of Modern Russia
Authors: Ryabova Tat'yana , Kleschenko Lyudmila
Published: October 2021

The first part of the paper describes the theoretical aspects of the issues regarding the politicization of childhood. The authors demonstrate that the representation of childhood in political rhetoric, on the one hand, reflects the ideas about it existing in society, and on the other hand, is its significant forming factor. The second part provides the analysis of the symbol of childhood along with the media coverage of 2017—2019 protest movement in Russia. The third part provides for the study of public opinion on the participation of minors in politics and the use of the symbol of childhood by political actors, based on interviews conducted by the authors.

The authors conclude that according to the public opinion there is a need for minors to participate in political life. At the same time, in the course of using the image of childhood by political actors, the majority of informants is aware of its manipulative nature.
Young Political Activists in the Ural Region: are there Political Career Opportunities or Prospects for Social Changes?
Authors: Didkovskaya Yana , Trynov Dmitriy
Published: October 2021

The paper provides the study outcomes with respect to the political activism process by young people as illustrated by the comparative analysis of campaigns by young activists of pro-governmental and opposition political organizations of the Urals Federal District.

The conclusions made by the authors are based on the results of the quantitative survey of activists from the pro-governmental youth socio-political organizations (N = 304) and non-systematic opposition activists (N = 298), as well as on informal interviews with young representatives of political parties and movements (22 interviews).

According to the findings, the crucial role in motivating the political participation of young activists is played by value-based sociocentric attitudes: a sense of civic responsibility and a strive for a more equitable society. Pragmatic attitudes towards career and self-fulfilment in the socio-political sphere are of less importance. Negative social well-being is typical for both groups of respondents, but it is stronger among opposition-minded young people and is the major motivator for them to be engaged with politics.

The significant differences between the pro-government and opposition activists in the course of their political self-identification have been identified: pro-government activists are characterized by the vague and indefinite ideological views, while the ideological orientation of opposition youth is more clearly defined and focused mainly on liberalism.

The common characteristic of the idea regarding the ideal social structure for both groups of activists is a high standard of living. However, pro-government and opposition activists significantly differ in their views regarding other ideas about the social ideal: opposition-minded young people put a greater focus on the role of information technologies, the market economy, tolerance for minorities, and humanism, while pro-government activists much more often refer to the significance of a strong government and the country’s international credibility.

These differences in ideas regarding the goals of political participation on the background of the negative social well-being of varying degrees determine the choice of relevant forms of political activities by young people.
Factors Behind the Popularity of Protest Messages on Twitter: The Case of Venezuela Crisis
Authors: Petrov Aleksandr , Stukal Denis , Ahremenko Andrey
Published: October 2021

Based on the material of the political crisis in Venezuela in 2019, the paper studies factors behind the popularity of protest messages (tweets) on Twitter. Methodologically, the study develops the notion of SIMCA (Social Identity Model for Collective Action). The theory suggests that factors in the social environment may mobilize a person through such psychological antecedents as anger, belief in ability to achieve the desired goals (efficacy belief) and protest identification. The project participants created a database including over 5.7 million tweets, based on which three sets of the most popular messages (tweets) have been selected. The three sets were named according to psychological antecedents: a) anger, b) belief in success (including international support), and c) protest identification. The analysis of the tweets demonstrates that the belief in the success of the protest campaign has the greatest mobilizing force.
Current Political Trends in Central Europe: Lessons and Challenges for Russia
Authors: Shishelina Lyubov'
Published: October 2021

The year 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolutions and the de facto start of comprehensive reforms in Central Europe and in the region as a whole. The change of social systems and the entry of the former Eastern European countries to the common European market had its impact on the global balance of power resulting in a shift to the unipolarity with its predominantly transatlantic values. Today, however, we may observe the emerging trend both towards a political vector change in the mentioned countries and a new, more balanced international order due to which Hungarians, Poles, Slovaks and Czechs, a century later upon formation of political Central Europe, are finally willing to play a more prominent role than they did before. It is not about the role of a buffer or barrier assigned to them by the powers upon the world wars, but the role that was historically played by this region before the world wars and revolutions. This phenomenon is interesting not only in terms of discovering the region specifics, the prospects for building new socio-economic and integration models, but may also be relevant for a comparative analysis and insight into the political and economic evolution in Russia.

Russia and Central Europe have had a period of social transformations, almost similar in duration, which goes back to the 1980s. Nevertheless, the countries differed in their goals and forms of transformations occurring in the early 1990s, although at the moment we are to address highly similar problems again. These countries are at different stages of their transformation process; however, they are rather similar in terms of the objectives to determine the future path to political, socio-economic, cultural and ideological development. The sense of incompleteness of the initiated transformations is prevalent both in Central Europe and in Russia. At the same time, there are doubts regarding the Western model of social policy. This process involves not only national development, but also regional interaction and international affairs, which matrix was destroyed 30 years ago, while the new one has not been created yet. Therefore, the Central European countries’ experience can be of value both to analyse their internal reforms and models of regional interaction, as well as to build a new type of international relations in a bilateral, allied and global manner.
An Exploratory Study on the Measurement of the Levels of Happiness in Students in Educational Institutions
Authors: Suresh Janani
Published: October 2021

Abstract: Happiness isn't always simply the state of being glad, it is also a nation of well-being and contentment. Happiness isn't always simply an outside expression of pleasure and bliss however inner contentment as nicely. Happiness, being an expression, is proven and felt and additionally because of human beings, activities and situations. We regularly ask others; Are you glad?, however have you ever requested yourself? Are you glad? This paper is an try and positioned to check the Gross National Happiness formulated with the aid of using the Bhutan state to degree happiness. This index measures the collective happiness, nicely-being, and inner and outside improvement in Bhutan. As a scholar, we are facing a plethora of feelings, nice and poor. But, due to the depth of workload, we discover it tasking to stand a number of poor feelings like pressure, fatigue, impatience, anger, frustration and occasionally even depression. This paper poses as an sincere try and try to seize the proper ranges of happiness we college students reading in academic establishments revel in and outcomes expressed in metrics.
Vehicular communication: Technology Advances and Market Analysis
Authors: Patel Krishna
Published: October 2021

Abstract: The strong and healthy wireless network of the vehicular communication is needed to enable the detailed system and semiconductor demand analysis. The report presents the automotive wireless communication such as V2V (Vehicle to Vehicle communication), V2X (Vehicle to Everything communication). It explains the formation and working of these automotive wireless protocols and the technology involved in vehicular communication like On-Board, LTE-V and VANETS. Wireless communications will give driver sixth sense what is going around them to help avoid accidents and improve traffic flow. This report also describes the DSRC (Dedicated Short-Range Communication) and also the involvement of 5G in these vehicular communication network. Besides, the road for a successful presentation of vehicular communication we likewise examined the investigation of potential security threats and the structure of a robust security engineering. The analysis carried in this report is to look at and evaluate the most important frameworks, applications, and its market demand that will recognize the future road infrastructures utilized by vehicles. Moreover, we have introduced future research issues of this technology and its scope for the future generation. The principle of this study is to investigate the running project in vehicular communication and make our road and surrounding safer from traffic and accidents. Keywords: Vehicular communication, V2V, V2X, LTE-V, VANETS, Security system, Applications, Market Demand
Token ekonomi sebagai perlakuan menurunkan perilaku hiperaktif pada anak dengan attention deﬁcit hyperactivity disorder
Authors: Hidayat Ulwiyatul Wia
Published: October 2021

Attention Deﬁcit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavior that can affect the others. In this case, the subject cannot sit quietly, running around, talk endlessly, cannot be queued, not focus and the pronunciation is not clear. Based on the problems experienced by the subject of today’s most troubling is hyperactive behavior, the subject is not able to sit quietly and often running around. It is reported by parents and the class teacher. Assessment methodswere interviews, observation and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. The intervention given to overcome these problems was token economy. The results of the intervention showed that the behavior of a hyperactive form of cannot sit quietly and often running around can be reduced.
Structural family therapy untuk memperbaiki interaksi dalam keluarga
Authors: Rahmi Saputri Herliana
Published: October 2021

Problems in the family is the result of a reaction to the social interaction between family members. Bad communication and obscurity of interaction between family members leads to misunderstandings in family relationships. Structural Family Therapy used to improve the pattern of communication in the family. The subject consists of three members of the family. The data were obtained using interview and observation. The intervention was carried out in ﬁve sessions. The results of the intervention were each family member has a good pattern of communication, reduced misunderstandings, clear regulations and role in the interaction between them.
Meningkatkan keterampilan sosial pasien skizofrenia katatonik melalui social skill training
Authors: Febrian Al Amin Muhamad
Published: October 2021

Social interaction in people with schizophrenia is a serious problem, because if it is not treated it will make the situation worse. This case study aims to improve social skills in people with schizophrenia using Social Skills Training. Psychological assessment using interviews, observation, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), Graphic Test, and Sack’s Sentence Completion Test (SSCT). The subject is 18 year old male. The results of the intervention showchanges in the form of being able to say hello, introduce yourself ﬁrst, interact with people around, and the subject is no longer in the room often.
MONITORING THE CONGESTION OF URBAN PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF INTRODUCING THE CROWD SHIPPING DELIVERY IN BRATISLAVA
Authors: Galkin Andrii , Schlosser Tibor , Cápayová Silvia , Kopytkov Denis , Samchuk Ganna , Hodáková Dominika
Published: October 2021

The aim is to study the congestion of urban passenger transport in the historical part of Bratislava for the possibility of introducing crowdsourcing technology. The visual methods of examination are used in work. According to the results of the study, data were obtained on the congestion of urban passenger transport and its distribution by hours of the day at the entrances to the historic part of the city. The obtained results indicate the possibility of using crowd shipping technology in off-peak periods. Monitoring of public transport flows in the urban core will identifying the distribution of travellers and contribute to understanding the time window for implementing crowd shipping technology during the day, minimal whit influence on the other participants of the transport process. The peak traffic load is observed on the routes passing through the Slovak National Rebellion (SNP) square in direct downtown of the city, from 8 am to 9 am and from 4-6 pm in the evening, and from 7 am to 8 am in the morning and 5-6 pm for the routes passing through the SNP bridge across the river Danube. A new way to monitoring the number of passengers in public transport was suggested. The paper provides credits for future development sharing technology and sustainable development of transport in Slovakia. The results could be usfull for transport policy and regularities for local government in Bratislava in case of apply new delivery technology.
The use of storytelling techniques in extratextual activities for the development of children's expressive language skills
Authors: Fitriani Dewi , Abdul Aziz Umar Bin
Published: October 2021

Language skills, the key elements for children’s development, are often used as a benchmark to measure the development of all abilities he/she possessed. For early childhood, time spent at school is an opportunity for them to develop their language skills, especially expressive language. The storytelling method often found in PAUD is still less innovative. This triggers boredom and result in neglecting learning process that is detrimental to students, especially in improving expressive language skills. The use of relevant techniques in extratextual activities during the learning process combined with the storytelling method will be very helpful for children. There are 12 extratextual techniques for teachers to do and nine techniques that can be done by children. These two categories of extratextual activities can make the storytelling method richer and ensure the achievement of learning targets specifically related to children’s language acquisition. This extratextual activity can trigger the development of children's expressive language in terms of adding new vocabulary, increasing the meaning of old and new vocabulary and developing vocabulary into sentences in everyday conversation. The conditioning carried out in the application of this extratextual activity also has a positive influence in terms of four aspects of language development, namely the development of phonology, semantics, grammar and pragmatics. In phonology, children are strengthened how to pronounce the alphabet correctly; in semantics, children get meaning reinforcement and additional meaning from a vocabulary; on grammar and pragmatics, improvement is given to the arrangement of correct grammar when old and new vocabulary is used in conversation.
Advancing food and agribusiness management research: IFAMA 2020 best papers
Authors: Hasanov Mustafa , Trienekens Jacques , Dolfsma Wilfred
Published: October 2021

This Special Issue presents the seven best papers from the 30th IFAMA 2020 World Congress, reflecting the richness and quality of the agri-food business and management scholarship that IFAMA facilitates and promotes. They reveal the diversity of research topics and current practices related to the most pressing agri-food business and management issues. Whether the papers discuss vegetable producers cooperatives in Cambodia, innovation intermarries and enhancing collaboration in Sweden, or information nudges in ornamental plant labeling in the United States, the papers in this Special Issue illustrate the need for variegated professional and academic skills and expertise represented in IFAMA.
Diques máficos da Província Litorânea, Estado da Bahia: estudo comparativo com Ilhéus-Olivença
Authors: Moreno Gomes João Pedro , De Menezes Leal Angela Beatriz
Published: October 2021

Estudos comparativos de dados petrográficos, geoquímicos e geocronológicos de diques máficos permitem estabelecer relações entre diferentes enxames, seus processos de gênese e evolução magmática, contribuindo para a evolução geodinâmica de uma determinada região e a caracterização da natureza das fontes mantélicas de eventos extensionais. Os diques máficos de Ilhéus-Olivença, Salvador, Camacan e Itajú do Colônia, pertencentes a Província Litorânea (PL), estão localizados no nordeste do Cráton do Francisco, próximo à costa marítima da Bahia e encaixados em rochas granulíticas de cinturões orogênicos paleoproterozoicos. O enxame de Ilhéus-Olivença apresenta diques com espessuras medias de menos de 3 m, com orientação aproximada E-W e estruturas de enclave rotacionado, com fluxo magmático direcionado de leste para oeste. A assembleia mineralógica essencial é composta por plagioclásio, piroxênios, olivina, hornblenda e opacos, apresentando texturas intergranular, ofítica, porfirítica e subofítica, além de processos de alteração secundaria. São basaltos toleiíticos de ambiente intraplaca, com leve enriquecimento em ETRL comparados com ETRP, mostrando uma fonte enriquecida do tipo E-MORB, com tendência próximas do manto primitivo. Quando comparado com os outros diques máficos da PL apresentam semelhanças quanto aos aspectos de campo, petrográficos e geoquímicos. A integração dos estudos geoquímicos com dados geocronológicos da literatura da PL revela que essas rochas fazem parte do mesmo evento extensional toniano, provavelmente relacionado a uma mesma pluma mantélica.
Physical and oxidative stability of n-3 delivery emulsions added seaweed-based polysaccharide extracts from Nordic brown algae Saccharina latissima
Authors: Hermund Ditte , Anagnostara Ioanna , Hou Xiaoru , Mikkelsen Maria , Rhein-Knudsen Nanna , Bjerre Anne-Belinda , Meyer Anne , Jacobsen Charlotte
Published: October 2021

Enriching foods with long-chain (LC) n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
(PUFAs) requires a delivery emulsion system, which is both
thermodynamically and oxidatively stable. The antioxidant and
stabilizing properties of three types of polysaccharide extracts from
brown algae Saccharina latissima with mixed composition of
polysaccharides (SA: 98% Sodium alginate, SF: 90% alginate and 9%
fucoidan, SL: 14.5% fucoidan, 9.5% laminarin and co-extracted
non-polysaccharides) were evaluated. SA, SF, SL and REF (added
commercial sodium alginate) all showed in vitro ferrous ion chelating
ability in the order:
SA(99%)>SL(78%)>REF(31%)>SF(16%).
The difference in antioxidant activity between SA, REF and SF appeared
related to structural differences of alginate (M/G ratio). A storage
trial was conducted using 70% (w/w) fish oil-in-water delivery
emulsions added sodium caseinate (NaCas) (0.23 wt%) as emulsifier in
combination with SA, SF, SL or commercial NaAlg (REF) in different
concentrations (C1=0.1, C2=0.2 C3=0.3 and C4=0.4 wt%). A control with
only NaCas were included (CON). The physical (e.g. creaming and
droplet-size distribution) and oxidative (peroxide value and volatiles)
stability of the emulsions, were evaluated (12 days, dark at 20˚C).
Acceptable physical stability (creaming index, CI) was found for, REF
(all concentrations), SF=0.2 wt% (C2), SL and SA=0.3 wt% (C3) and 0.4
wt% (C4). In general, the oxidative stability decreased by adding REF,
SA and SF (except for REF at C1), as prooxidant activity was observed.
However, SA showed antioxidant activity against formation of
2-ethylfuran. SL showed antioxidant activity in decreasing formation of
volatile compounds in emulsions when added in concentrations above 0.2
wt%.
Genomic signals of admixture and reinforcement between two closely related species of European sepsid flies
Authors: Giesen Athene , Blanckenhorn Wolf , Schäfer Martin , Shimizu Kentaro K. , Shimizu-Inatsugi Rie , Misof Bernhard , Niehuis Oliver , Podsiadlowski L. , Lischer Heidi , Aeschbacher Simon , Kapun Martin
Published: October 2021

Interspecific gene flow by hybridization may weaken species barriers and
adaptive divergence, but can also initiate reinforcement of reproductive
isolation trough natural and sexual selection. The extent of
interspecific gene flow and its consequences for the initiation and
maintenance of species barriers in natural systems remain poorly
understood, however. To assess genome-wide patterns of gene flow between
the two closely related European dung fly species Sepsis cynipsea and
Sepsis neocynipsea (Diptera: Sepsidae), we tested for historical gene
flow with the aid of ABBA-BABA test using whole-genome resequencing data
from pooled DNA of male specimens originating from natural and
laboratory populations. We contrasted genome-wide variation in DNA
sequence differences between samples from sympatric populations of the
two species in France and Switzerland with that of interspecific
differences between pairs of samples involving allopatric populations
from Estonia and Italy. In the French Cevennes, we detected a relative
excess of DNA sequence identity, suggesting interspecific gene flow in
sympatry. In contrast, at two sites in Switzerland, we observed a
relative depletion of DNA sequence identity compatible with
reinforcement of species boundaries in sympatry. Our results suggest
that the species boundaries between S. cynipsea and S. neocynipsea in
Europe depend on the eco-geographic context.
From Croatia to Transylvania
Authors: Ardelean Florin Nicolae , Isailović Neven
Published: October 2021

The article gives the history of the noble Croatian family of Perušić, following the life and career of its main male representatives across three generations, from its emergence in sources in the mid-15th century
up until its extinction in the male line in 1603. All three men – Gaspar (Gašpar) the Elder, Gaspar the Younger, and Matthew (Mate) – had primarily military careers, leading cavalry units and fighting either the Turks or other Christian nobles in civil wars which burdened Croatia, Slavonia, Hungary, and Transylvania from the late 15th to the early 17th century. Gaspar the Elder was the vice-ban of Croatia-Dalmatia and is a relatively well-known figure in Croatian historiography, while the lives of his son and grandson are thoroughly researched for the first time in this article. Gaspar the Younger, initially a supporter of the Habsburgs, was fighting the Ottomans in Croatia until 1532, with significant success, and was later engaged in civil strife in Slavonia, changing the sides he supported several times.
He finally opted for King John Zápolya around 1538 and migrated to Zápolya’s realm, settling finally in Transylvania, where he gained many estates and served several de jure and de facto rulers, including another fellow Croat – the bishop of Oradea, George Martinuzzi (Juraj Utišenović Martinušević). His son Matthew, the last male member of this line of the Perušić family, spent his lifetime as a military commander for various Transylvanian rulers, almost always joining the winning side
in the conflict and gaining the house in the informal capital – Alba Iulia. He died in a battle in 1603, survived by his sisters’ (Catherine’s and Anna’s) descendants.
The effect of fish meal in the nutrition of weaned piglets
Authors: Zivkovic Vladimir , Radovic Cedomir , Gogic Marija , Stojiljkovic Nenad , Obradovic Sasa , Petricevic Maja , Delic Nikola
Published: October 2021

The effects of the use of fish meal in the nutrition of weaning piglets were
observed. The trial included 80 weaned piglets of the same genotype (Large
White x Danish Landrace) distributed in two feeding treatments. In the first
period of the experiment, animals were fed during 10 feeding days, with a
prestarter mixture containing 21.1/20.8% of the crude protein. The second
period lasted for 25 days and piglets were fed with mixture containing also
21.0/21.1% of the crude protein. And in the final period of the experiment,
which lasted 22 feeding days, the meals were formulated to contain
19.5/19.9% of the crude protein. The control group was fed with standard
farm mixtures, while the trial group were fed with mixtures containing
4/3/2% of fish meal. The obtained results showed that the use of fish meal
resulted in better average daily gain and feed conversion in starter period
(27-51 day).
Characteristics and variability of udder scores of Simmental first calving heifers
Authors: Niksic Dragan , Pantelic Vlada , Ostojic-Andric Dusica , Perisic Predrag , Lazarevic Marina , Samolovac Ljiljana , Delic Nikola
Published: October 2021

Visual assessment and recognition of milk performance traits of cows are
preliminary indicators of milk yield, longevity, as well as reproductive
abilities of the animal, which is very important from the aspect of economy
of milk production. Deficiencies in udder traits lead to poorer production,
difficult milking and premature weaning of cows from the herd. The paper
examines the frequency of desirable scores for a certain trait in
first-calving heifers distinguished by way of keeping (heads reared by
individual producers/holdings and heads reared on the farm) and by origin
(domestic and imported animals), as well as the influence of these two
factors on the observed traits. Five udder traits were analyzed: front udder
length, rear udder length, rear udder height, central ligament, and udder
depth on a total of 954 first-calving Simmental heifers. Observed by the way
of rearing, higher frequency of desirable scores for all udder traits were
achieved by cows reared on the farm, while according to the origin of cows,
higher frequency of desirable scores for all udder traits was achieved by
imported cows compared to domestic cows. The influence of factors of
housing/keeping and origin, examined by ?2 test on all examined linear
scores (frequency of scores) of udder traits was statistically very highly
significant (p?0.001), while the analysis of variance (F test) showed very
high significance (p?0.001) of interaction of origin and method of rearing
on the traits of the central ligament and the udder depth, and significance
(p?0.05) on the height of the rear udder, however, no statistical
significance (p>0.05) of this interaction was established on other linear
scores of udder traits (length of the front and rear udder).
Real-life Effectiveness and Safety of Risankizumab in Moderate-to-severe Plaque Psoriasis: A 40-week Multicentric Retrospective Study
Authors: Borroni Riccardo G. , Malagoli Piergiorgio , Gargiulo Luigi , Valenti Mario , Pavia Giulia , Facheris Paola , Morenghi Emanuela , Di Corteranzo Isotta Giunipero , Narcisi Alessandra , Ortoncelli Michela , Dapavo Paolo , Costanzo Antonio
Published: October 2021

Risankizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds the p19 subunit of interleukin-23. It is approved for treatment of moderate-severe chronic plaque psoriasis. This retrospective study included 66 consecutive adults with moderate-to-severe psoriasis vulgaris treated with risankizumab in monotherapy up to week 40 in a “real-life” setting. At week 40, 98.7%, 85.7% and 62.3% of patients achieved a Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) reduction ≥ 75% (PASI 75), PASI 90 and PASI 100, respectively. Patients who had not responded to 2 or more previous biologic treatments were significantly less likely to achieve PASI 75/90 at week 16 and PASI 90/100 at week 40 compared with those who had been previously treated with only 1 biologic, and compared with those treated with risankizumab as a first-line biologic. Increasing body mass index decreased the chances of reaching PASI 90 at week 40. No significant safety findings were recorded throughout the study, and none of the patients had to interrupt the treatment. These data suggest that the efficacy of risankizumab for plaque psoriasis in “real-life” clinical practice could differ from pivotal clinical trials data.
Respon Pupuk Fosfat dan Silika Terhadap Pertumbuhan Padi Hitam (Oryza sativa L. Indica)
Authors: Jaenudin Amran , Sungkawa Iman , Nengsih Nengsih , Maryuliyanna Maryuliyanna
Published: October 2021

Black rice produces black rice which contains a lot of nutrients for the body, but there is still not much research done in increasing the growth and productivity of black rice. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of increase in the productivity of black rice after the addition of phosphorus and silica fertilizers to black rice varieties. The experimental location is in Palir Village, Tengah Tani District, Cirebon Regency with a height of four 9 m above sea level. The type of soil in the experimental location was alluvial with a pH of 6. The experiment was carried out in March-August 2019. This experiment used a factorial RAK consisting of SP36 (P) fertilizer dosage and SipadiHS (S) Silica fertilizer dosage. The dosage of SP36 (P) fertilizer consists of P1 (50 kg ha-1) P2 (100 kg ha-1) and P3 (150 kg ha-1) while the dosage of SipadiHS (S) silica fertilizer consists of S0 (without silica), S1 (100 kg ha-1), S2 (200 kg ha-1) and S3 (200 kg ha-1). The results showed that there was an interaction with the variable height growth of plants aged 56 DAS in P2S3 and P3S3 treatments and the number of tillers 56 DAS in P2S1 treatment. Meanwhile, phosphate and silica treatments independently affected the observations of plant height at the age of 28 DAS and 42 DAS, Shoot Root Ratio at 42 DAS and 56 DAS. Keywords: black rice, SP36, Silica SipadiHS
Modifikasi Proses Pengolahan Kopi Arabika Menggunakan Metode Honey Process
Authors: Dalimunthe Hazfri , Mardhatilah Dina , Ulfah Maria
Published: October 2021

The amount of mucilage can be adjusted according to the washing intensity. The level of ripeness of the coffee fruit is also directly proportional to the mucilage constituent components. Optimally ripe coffee cherries have a higher sugar, protein, lipid and water content than raw coffee cherries. So that research is needed to determine the effect of washing intensity and level of ripeness of coffee cherries on the characteristics of the resulting taste of coffee. The research design used was a complete two-factor block design. The first factor is the intensity of washing mucilage that sticks to the surface of the coffee beans; 2 times washing, 1 time washing, without washing. The second factor is the level of ripeness of the coffee cherries; raw coffee cherries, optimally ripe coffee cherries, past ripe coffee cherries. The analyzes were carried out, namely water content, ash content, total sugar content, pH value, Brix, and organoleptic test using the SCAA cupping method. The results of this study indicate that washing intensity affects the Brix value, water content, total sugar content, and pH. Whereas in the second factor, the level of ripeness of the coffee fruit affects the Brik value, water content, total sugar content, and pH. This study also showed that there was a correlation between washing intensity and the level of ripeness of the coffee cherries and the preference of the panelists. The non-washing treatment (black honey) and the optimal level of ripeness were the most preferred by the panelists, all coffees produced from this study met SNI 01-3542-2004. Keywords: arabica characteristics, honey process, maturity level, washing intensity
Karakteristik Mutu Jamur Tiram (Pleurotus ostreatus) Menggunakan Berbagai Metode Pengemasan pada Penyimpanan Suhu Rendah
Authors: Aftukha Ayu Aulia , Purbasari Dian
Published: October 2021

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) include holticulture products that have a high moisture content. High water content can speed up the process of respiration rate, causing oyster mushrooms to easily damage. An alternative that can be used to overcome the problem of oyster mushroom damage is to slow down the rate of respiration by packaging. The purpose of this study is to analyze the quality characteristics of oyster mushrooms as well as the influence of packaging methods and storage time at low temperatures (5 °C). This study used two factors, namely packaging method and storage length. The data was analyzed using factorial anova two mix factors with tests (a = 5 %), if obtained differently real then conducted follow-up test Tukey. The results showed the best packaging method is found in vacuum packaging with the highest texture value of 0,004 N/mm2. The highest color brightness value is 83,15. The lowest moisture content value is 88%. The lowest water activity value was 0,895 and the lowest weight was 2,47%. Keywords: oyster mushrooms, packaging, storage, temperature, quality
Pengaruh Jenis Aktivator Adsorben Abu Boiler Pabrik Kelapa Sawit Terhadap Mutu Minyak Sawit Mentah
Authors: Rangkuti Ika Ucha Pradifta , Purwanto Heri , Pohan Hilda Sry Utami
Published: October 2021

Palm oil mill boiler ash is one of the substances that can be used as an adsorbent. The adsorbent can absorb certain components of a fluid phase, which before being applied needs to be activated using chemicals so that the effectiveness of the absorption is increasing. The use of adsorbents in CPO is quite effective in maintaining its quality. Several previous studies have studied the application of adsorbents in maintaining the quality of CPO. The purpose of the study was to utilize palm oil mill boiler ash as an adsorbent of several types of activators and to determine the effect of effective activator types in application to the quality of CPO oil. This study used a non-factorial completely randomized design with adsorbent activation treatment using H3PO4 and NaCl with a concentration of 10% and soaked for 24 hours. There are 3 parameters observed in the adsorbent application to CPO, namely free fatty acids, water content, and dirt content. The results showed that the adsorbent activated with H3PO4 was an effective adsorbent with a decrease in its free fatty acids up to 0.43%, water content decreased to 0.07%, but an increase in CPO impurities content of 0.24%. While the adsorbent activated using NaCl showed free fatty acids 0.22%, water content decreased by 0.03% and dirt content also increased by 0.24%. Keywords:   adsorbent activator, crude palm oil, boiler ash, H3po4, Nacl
Dampak Perubahan Curah Hujan Terhadap Tingkat Kerentanan Erosi Tanah Di Sub DAS Merawu, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Nugraha Donnie Koes , Nugroho Bayu Dwi Apri , Setyawan Chandra
Published: October 2021

This research was held to estimate rainfall and change in soil erosion vulnerability from 2020 to 2050 in Merawu Sub-Watershed, Banjanegara District with RCP 2.6, 4.5 and 8.5. The RCP is an overview of the concentration trends for greenhouse gases, aerosols and land use change created by the climate modeling community. Rainfall prediction was generated from SDSM Software and combined with USLE to predict soil erosion in ArcGIS 10.4. Changes in rainfall intensity are an important factor in changes of soil erosion rates because the kinetic energy of falling rainwater can cause soil erosion.The results showed rainfall in Banjarnegara Station at 2020-2050 with RCP 2.6,4.5 and 8.5 were increasing by +0,26%; +0,60%; +0,52%, while in Kalisapi Station were decreasing by -1,54%; -1,65% dan -2,20%. The change of soil erosion vulnerability prediction showed that soil erosion in Sub-DAS Merawu at 2020-2050 with RCP 2.6,4.5 and 8.5 in very light category were -0,02%;-0,02%;-0,03%, light category were -0,17%;-0,17%;-0,17%, moderate category -0,05%;-0,05%;-0,04%, heavy category -0,26%;-0,35%;-0,37%, and very heavy category were +1,46%;+1,88%;+1,95%. While the average soil erosion prediction at RCP 2.6, 4.5 and 8.5 were +0,86, +1,19% and +1,03%, respectively.  Keywords: soil erosion prediction, rainfall prediction, SDSM Software, Sub-DAS Merawu
Daya Dukung Sumberdaya Air dan Indeks Kekritisan Air Sub DAS Cisokan Hulu
Authors: Kendarto Dwi Rustam , Suryadi Edy , Sampurno Rizky Mulya , Cahyabhuana Audi Putra
Published: October 2021

Upper Cisokan sub-watershed is a natural ecosystem of water resource providers that can be used directly or indirectly by the community in it. The population rate and sectoral needs in a sub-watershed area are estimated have put pressure to the water resources balance. The value of the carrying capacity and the water criticality index in the existing condition and its projections for the next 10 years are known from the water balance analysis. The availability of water resources (Wn) was determined based on the flow rate probability (Q80) of Weibull Method, the value of groundwater estimation, springs and wells, and also the raw water supply of local water company. Water demand (qpt) was estimated based on Statistic data of Upper Cisokan sub-Watershed 2020 and the projection for 2030, industrial data, agricultural area data, livestock production data, and fishery area data. The water resources carrying capacity (Cw) of the Upper Cisokan sub-watershed is generally still adequate (High), but at the peak of the dry season, namely June to November, the water carrying capacity status shows a value of 1.84 (Critical) to 0.24 (Deficit). In general, the water criticality index is still safe (Not Critical), but in the dry period, especially in July, August and November, it shows a value of 125% to 421% (Very Critical). To anticipate the water crisis, all stakeholders should allocate water efficiently according to its availability. So that the sub-watershed ecosystem is sustainably provide ecosystem services for providing water resources to the community. Key words: Ecosystem Services, Water Supply, Water Demand, Water Balance, Water Resources Carrying Capacity, Water Criticality Index, Upper Cisokan Sub Watershed
Impact of route vehicles` lane parameters on the delay time of individual and public transport
Authors:   Tyumen Industrial University, Fadyushin A. A , Zakharov D. A. ,   Tyumen Industrial University
Published: October 2021

The article deals with the influence of the public transport infrastructure during the delay periods of private and public transport in the city conditions. The following methods were used in the study: simulation, mathematical modeling, on-site research. As a result of imitation microscopic modeling, there have been determined the parameters of mathematical models of the delay time of private and public transport for various parameters of the route vehicles` lane. Calculations determined the total delay time, taking into account the number of passengers in public and private transport on the section of the main street with regulated traffic. In determining the optimum parameters of the public transport infrastructure, it is necessary to take into account not only public transport passengers, but also drivers and passengers of private vehicles.
Efficiency of dispersed concrete hybrid fiber reinforcement with low-modulus fibers
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Kostrikin M. P.
Published: October 2021

The article describes the results of experimental studies of the effect of low-modulus synthetic micro- and macro-fibers, taken separately and in combinations, on strength and durability of fiber-reinforced concrete. On the basis of the obtained data in fiber-reinforced concrete specimens testing for tension in bending, there were constructed diagrams of the deformation, according to which the influence of individual types of fibers and their combinations during hybrid reinforcement on the type of the destruction of composites was determined, the values of their power and energy characteristics were calculated. The effective ratios between the fibers during hybrid fiber-reinforcement have been determined, which makes it possible to obtain fiber-reinforced concrete with high strength and durability indicators.
Numerical researchof the microclimate in the restaurant hall using a VRF-system
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Ulyasheva V. M. , Mikhailova D.G. ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Published: October 2021

The features of the microclimate formation in the restaurant hall are considered when using inflow exhaust ventilation and indoor units of the multi-zone VRF system. Calculation model grids are constructed taking into account the configuration features of the microclimate systems` elements. Numerical simulation of the thermal-air regime is performed in the STAR-CCM+ hydrodynamic package for various placement options and configurations of VRF-system devices. The most appropriate ways of the microclimate system arrangement with the use of two types of indoor units are identified. The analysis of the study results on the compliance of the microclimate parameters with the regulatory requirements is presented.
Computational and theoretical analysis of the fuel moisture influence on the fire-tube boiler unit efficiency at wood chips combustion
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Yakovlev V. A. , Osipov A. V. ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Published: October 2021

The article presents the results of a computational and theoretical analysis of the performance of the solid fuel boiler unit intended for wood chips combustion, the input fuel moisture content being of 10% to 50%. The authors consider the main design features of the solid fuel boiler unit equipped with a shielded furnace and fire-tube two-pass convective heating surfaces without turbulent movement intensifiers of combustion products. The influence of changes in the moisture content and the operating modes of the boiler unit on the main balance and operating values responsible for the thermal efficiency and economy of the boiler is analyzed.
Automatic movement control system of the semi-trailer truck for maneuvering on the territory of the distribution center
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Vorobyov S. A. , Nikiforov O. A. ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Published: October 2021

The article is devoted to the development of an algorithm for the operation of an electronic control system for the movement of a semi-trailer truck on the territory of a distribution center using satellite-based navigation systems. A diagram of the interaction of software and hardware parts of the control system is presented. The algorithm of the controller has been compiled. The evaluation of the algorithm operation was carried out by simulation method testing.
Accident reconstruction and assessment of the cyclist`s injuries sustained in a car-bicycle collision
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Evtyukov S. A. , Brylev I. S. ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Blinder M. M. ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Published: October 2021

The aim of this study was to study the movement kinematics of a two-wheeled vehicle (TWV) and the factors influencing the severity degree of injuries sustained by a cyclist in a collision with a car by modeling using the MADYMO software (MAthematic DYnamic MOdels). The analysis of the influence of the vehicle speed on the severity degree of injury at a certain moment of collision is carried out. It has been determined that an increase in vehicle speed has a direct effect on an increase in the cyclist's kickback distance. A quantitative assessment of the factors influencing the severity degree of injuries in road traffic accidents is given. Graphs were built and regression equations were obtained depending on the speed of the car and the time of the collision.
Development of criteria for selecting a management company in the housing and utilities field based on the assessment of its competitiveness
Authors:   TBBank (PJSC), Glazov R. V.
Published: October 2021

The article analyzes scientific and practical approaches to the formation of criteria for assessing the competitiveness of management organizations in the field of housing and communal services. It is revealed that the main tool of such assessment is the rating based on the quality criteria of the management organizations, and in the vast majority of cases, the developed criteria are based on the subjective opinion of the authors. Based on the survey, a new set of criteria for assessing the competitiveness of management organizations is proposed, which allows building relevant ratings and evaluating the quality of their services.