bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Air Pollution in Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Tyubee Bernard Tarza , Yiyeh Grace Hembadoon , Onah Monday Akpegi
Published: November 2020

The study assessed the spatio-temporal and seasonal variation in the concentration of CO, NO2­, SO2 and PM10 in Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria. Data on the air pollutants were collected at four points between 8:00am-10:00am and 3:00pm-5:00pm daily, from 16th January to 24th February (dry season) and 5th June to 14th July (rainy season) in 2017 using Gasman hand-held gas monitors. Data were analysed using mean, coefficient of variation (CV) and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The result showed highest and lowest mean concentrations of CO of 21.86ppm (rainy season) and 17.00ppm (dry season) in the town center (Point 2, GBKC) and 2.46ppm (rainy season) and 2.45ppm (dry season) in the suburb (Point 1, YRA). The mean concentrations of CO, NO2 and SO2 were higher in rainy season, and the mean concentration of PM10 was higher in dry season, with the mean concentrations of NO2, SO2 and PM10 higher than the national acceptable levels in both seasons. The spatial variation in concentration of the air pollutants was significant with respect to land use/land cover types than seasons. There should be regular monitoring of air quality as the population and human activities increase in the town.
Anti-Obesity Medications: An Update for Canadian Physicians
Authors: Modi Renuca , Kabani Rameez , Dang Jerry , Chapelsky Sarah , Sharma Arya
Published: November 2020

ObjectiveTo review for Canadian physicians the latest pharmacological options for obesity management.
Quality of EvidenceA literature search was conducted in PubMed with no time restriction. Canadian and international guidelines referenced. National and international statistics databases quoted for epidemiological data. Levels of evidence range from I to III.
Main MessageAs a chronic progressive disease affecting over 7.2 million Canadians, obesity requires early identification and treatment by primary care practitioners. Three anti-obesity medications are approved for use in Canada under the tradenames Xenical®, Saxenda®, and Contrave® which help bridge the gap between non-pharmacological and surgical options for the treatment of obesity. Family physicians are front-line members of the obesity management team and should remain updated on the pharmacological options for weight management.
ConclusionAnti-obesity medications lead to greater average weight loss when combined with behavior modifications and provide individuals with excess weight a sustainable option for obesity management.
RESUMEObjectifExaminer, à l’intention des médecins canadiens, les dernières options pharmacologiques pour la gestion de l’obésité.
Qualité des preuvesUne recherche documentaire a été effectuée dans PubMed sans restriction de temps. Les lignes directrices canadiennes et internationales sont référencées. Bases de données statistiques nationales et internationales citées pour les données épidémiologiques. Les niveaux de preuve vont de I à III.
Message principal
En tant que maladie chronique progressive touchant plus de 7,2 millions de Canadiens, l’obésité nécessite un dépistage et un traitement précoces par les praticiens de soins primaires. Trois médicaments contre l’obésité sont approuvés au Canada sous les noms commerciaux Xenical®, Saxenda® et Contrave®, qui aident à combler le fossé entre les options non pharmacologiques et chirurgicales pour le traitement de l’obésité. Les médecins de famille sont des membres de première ligne de l’équipe de gestion de l’obésité et doivent se tenir au courant des options pharmacologiques pour la gestion du poids.
ConclusionLes médicaments contre l’obésité entraînent une perte de poids moyenne plus importante lorsqu’ils sont associés à des modifications du comportement et offrent aux personnes en surpoids une option durable pour la gestion de l’obésité.
INFORMATION SUPPORT OF STATE YOUTH POLICY IN MODERN RUSSIA: MAIN DIRECTIONS OF STRUCTURAL REORGANIZATION
Authors:   Central Russian Institute of Management, Branch of RANEPA, KRETOV A.Y.
Published: November 2020

The purpose of the publication is to analyze the influence of information support on the development of state policy in relation to Russian youth. On the background of the growing informatization of socio-economic and socio-political spheres of public life, the need to reform the structural organization of the sector of state youth policy is actualized. Currently, Russia is revising approaches to developing priorities in the field of public administration, which requires a fundamental modernization of channels and forms of communication between government institutions and various groups and categories of young citizens of the country. The research methodology is based on the principles of consistency, which made it possible to analyze various sources of information and empirical data in order to determine the main directions for improving the system of information support for youth policy. As a result, the specificity of youth policy in the context of global informatization is revealed, the prospects for the development of its information support in the activities of government and administration bodies in modern Russia are determined.
RELIGIOUS EXTREMIST MOODS IN THE LOWER VOLGA REGION (ON THE MATERIALS OF THE SPRING 2020 SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY)
Authors:   Saratov State Law Academy, SLOBOZHNIKOVA V.S. , SUSLOV I.V. ,   Saratov State Law Academy
Published: November 2020

The purpose of the article is to determine the level of distribution and structure of religious extremist sentiments in the region. The article identifies the most important indicators of the religious security state in the Lower Volga region on the basis of data from a massive representative empirical survey (in the form of a questionnaire) conducted by the team of the Department of History, Political Science and Sociology of the Saratov State Law Academy in the spring of 2020 using Internet resources. As a result of the research, the organizers come to the conclusion that, on the one hand, a generally negative attitude of the regional community towards religious extremism was recorded; on the other hand, a number of indicators (about 3% feel a threat to their faith and the faith of their family, about 4% admit the use of violence in violation of justice in relation to their faith, 0.5% refer to the murder of people as a sacred act) indicates the presence religious extremist sentiments and actions in the Lower Volga region.
INSTITUTIONAL CHANGES IN STATE YOUTH POLICY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AS AN IMPERATIVE OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Central Russian Institute of Management, Branch of RANEPA, MERKULOV P.А.
Published: November 2020

The purpose of the article is to analyze the political and state-administrative aspects of the institutional-constitutional development of youth policy in modern Russia. The subject of the research is the evolving state youth policy (SYP) towards greater efficiency of social development. The scientific article substantiates the significance of the "youth" amendment to the Constitution of the Russian Federation, which is an element of "social" amendments, for the sustainable social development of the country. This amendment, together with the adoption of the draft law “On Youth Policy in the Russian Federation”, ensures the consistency of institutional changes, strengthens the political and legal foundations of the state youth policy. The main documents of the empirical base are the Constitution of the Russian Federation (with the corresponding amendments in 2020 and the draft law No. 993419-7 "On youth policy in the Russian Federation" (passed the procedure for consideration in the first reading in the State Duma of the Russian Federation). The author considers ways to optimize, expand and deepen the systematic work of state and non-state actors among new generations. As a result, it is concluded that the changes under study will make it possible to remove a number of certain institutional and political and administrative problems in terms of regulatory and legal support for the effective activity of the state to create conditions for social development.
Mitral commissural prolapse
Authors: PAPADIMITRAKI EVA , Patrianakos Alexandros , Pitsis Antonis , Marketou Maria , Zacharaki Aggeliki , Parthenakis Fragiskos
Published: November 2020

Mitral commissural prolapse or flail, either isolated or combined with
more extensive degenerative valve disease imposes several challenges
both on its diagnosis and management whilst being a risk factor for
valve reoperation after mitral valve repair. Accurate identification of
the prolapsing segment is often not feasible with transthoracic 2D
echocardiography, with transesophageal 3D imaging then required for
correct diagnosis and surgical planning. Various surgical techniques
employed alone or in combination, have yielded good results in the
repair of commissural prolapse. Herein, we analyze the specific
characteristics of commissural disease focusing our attention on 2D and
3D echocardiographic findings and we briefly comment on techniques
employed for surgical correction of the disease.
Shared Decision Making For Children with Chronic Respiratory Failure- It Takes a Village and a Process
Authors: Kevill Katharine , Ker Grace , Meyer Rina
Published: November 2020

Background and objectives: Shared decision making (SDM) prior to
non-urgent tracheostomy in a child with chronic respiratory failure
(CRF) is recognized as the standard of care, but has proven challenging
to implement in practice. We hypothesize that utilization of the
microsystem model for analysis of the complex ecosystem in which SDM
occurs will yield insights that enable formation of a reproducible,
measurable SDM process. Methods: Retrospective chart review of a case
series of children with CRF in whom a SDM process was pursued. The
process included a palliative care consult, a validated decision aid and
12 key questions designed to elucidate information integral to an
informed decision. Investigators reviewed a single hospital admission
for each child, focusing on the 3 core elements of a medical
microsystem- the patient, the providers, and information. Results: 29
patients who met inclusion criteria ranged in age from 0 to 19 years
(median 1.7) and remained in the hospital from 10 to 316 days (median
38). Patients were medically complex with multiple and varied
respiratory diagnoses, multiple and varied comorbidities, and varying
psychosocial environments. 14/29 children received tracheostomies. Each
child encountered a mean of 6.2 medical specialties, 1.9 surgical
specialties and 8.5 non-physician led services. Answers to 12 key
questions were not documented systematically and often not found.
Conclusion: A unique SDM microsystem is formed around each child but not
optimally utilized. Explicit recognition of these microsystems would
enable team formation and an SDM process comprised of measurable steps
and communication patterns.
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation associated with a moderate form of COVID-19 in a middle-aged man with low cardiovascular risk factor: more still needs to be done in this topic
Authors: Temgoua Mazou , Chanseaume Sylvain , Enver hilic , Karamoko Kane , Tochie Joel , Gislain Beyina , Camus Lise , Chanseaume Alexandra , Mischie Alexandru , Benfreha Khaled , Diallo Nouhoun , Eschalier Romain
Published: November 2020

Cardiac arrythmia is a major complication of COVID-19. This occurs often
in patients with severe COVID-19 with pre-existing cardiovascular
diseases. We report an unusual case of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in
an adult male with low cardiovascular risk factor who presented with a
moderate form of COVID-19.
Association between blood counts-related parameters and disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Xue Li , Tao Li , Sun Haifeng , Wang Yan , Zhang Yanping , Lei Na , Liu Zeshi , Zhang Hua , Jin Li , Li Wen , Zhou Ting , Meng Hao , Geng Yan , Li Ming
Published: November 2020

Background: Erythrocytes and platelets have been demonstrated to play a
critical role in inflammatory processes. However, little is known about
the diagnostic value of these indices in RA patients. The aim of this
study was to evaluate the clinical significance of blood counts-related
parameters such as counts of red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets
(PLTs), hemoglobin (Hb), red blood cells-platelet ratio (RPR) and
hemoglobin-platelet ratio (HPR) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and their
association with disease activity. Methods: Clinical and laboratory data
from 178 RA patients and 164 healthy controls were collected and
analyzed. RA patients were divided into inactive group and active group
according to disease activity score in 28 joints based on C-reactive
protein (DAS28-CRP). The relationship between blood RBC, Hb, PLT, RPR
and HPR and DAS28-CRP was detected by Spearman correlation method.
Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to assess the
diagnostic value of these parameters. The predictive role of these
indices for RA disease activity was evaluated by logistical regression
analysis. Results: Active RA patients exhibited lower levels of blood
RBC counts, Hb, HCT, RPR and HPR but significantly higher level of PLT
counts compared with those in inactive groups (P < 0.01).
Spearman analysis showed that blood RBC counts, HCT, RPR and HPR were
negatively but PLT counts were positively related with DAS28-CRP (P
< 0.001) in RA. ROC curve analysis revealed that the AUC of
RBC and Hb was higher than that of ESR, RF and CCP for distinguishing
active RA from inactive group. Logistical regression analyses showed
that PLT is an independent predictor for RA disease activity.
Conclusion: Blood RBC counts, Hb, RPR and HPR were negatively but PLT
counts were positively related with RA disease activity. Blood PLT may
act as a novel inﬂammatory factor for predicting disease activity in RA.
Surgical treatment of coronary artery aneurysm with calcification and stenosis：a Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Sun He , Zhang Mingkui , Wu Qingyu , Xue Hui , Jin Yongqiang
Published: November 2020

Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) has been increasingly reported in recent
years. The symptoms are related to myocardial ischemia, such as angina
pectoris, myocardial infarction, sudden death and congestive heart
failure. This report describes a case of a giant CAA with calcification
and stenosis involving two coronary arteries, and the patient underwent
a complete arterialized coronary artery bypass graft successfully. In
this report, all cases related to CAA with calcification and stenosis
are summarized. According to the data, the following conclusions can be
drawn: CAA seem to be more common in men; Kawasaki disease is likely to
be a causative factor in some patients with asymptomatic CAA involving
calcification and stenosis; CABG is a feasible treatment option for CAA
with calcification and stenosis.
The best approach for functional tricuspid regurgitation. A network meta-analysis.
Authors: Mauro Michele Di , Lorusso Roberto , Parolari Alessandro , Ravaux Justine , Bonalumi Giorgia , Guarracini Stefano , Ricci Fabrizio , Benedetto Umberto , Calafiore Antonio
Published: November 2020

OBJECTIVE. For many years, functional tricuspid regurgitation (FTR) was
considered negligible after treatment of left-sided heart valve surgery.
The aim of the present network meta-analysis is to summarize the results
of four approaches in order to establish the possible gold standard.
METHODS A systematic search was performed to identify all publications
reporting the outcomes of four approach for FTR, not tricuspid
annuloplasty (no TA), suture annuloplasty (SA), flexible (FRA), rigid
rings (RRA). All studies reporting at least one the four endpoints
(early and late mortality, early and late moderate or more TFR) were
included in a Bayesian network meta-analysis. RESULTS There were 31
included studies with 9,663 patients. Aggregate early mortality was
5.3% no TA, 7.2% SA, 6.6% FRA and 6.4% RRA; Early TR
moderate-or-more was 9.6%, 4.8%, 4.6% and 3.8%; Late mortality was
22.5%, 18.2%, 11.9% and 11.9%; Late TR moderate-or-more was 27.9%,
18.3%, 14.3% and 6.4%. Rigid or semirigid ring annuloplasty was the
most effective approach for decreasing the risk of late moderate or more
FTR (–85% vs. no TA; –64% vs. SA; –32% vs. FRA). Concerning late
mortality, no significant differences were found among different
surgical approaches, however, flexible or rigid rings reduced
significantly the risk of late mortality (78% and 47%, respectively)
compared with not performing TA mortality. No differences were found for
early outcomes. CONCLUSIONS. Ring annuloplasty seems to offer better
late outcomes compare to either suture annuloplasty or not performing
TA. In particular rigid or semirigid rings provides more stable FTR
across time.
Chest image staging and prevalence of current smoking among hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Turkey
Authors: Eroğlu Sinan , Şahin Eren , Yoluç Şule , Eroğlu Yasemin , Aydoğdu İmran
Published: November 2020

Objective: Novel Coronavirus disease is a new infectious agent of the
respiratory tract characterized by a severe acute respiratory syndrome.
For this disease, there are limited data with regard to the clinical
characteristics of the patients and prognostic factors. Study Design:
Retrospective Cohort Setting: Secondary Referral Center Methods: We
collected data from 213 patients who were hospitalized into COVID-19
isolation with positive PCR test results. We recorded various patient
values, including blood test results. We also noted age, gender,
additional diseases, duration of discharge, whether they live or die,
whether they smoke, and their radiological staging. Results: In CT
imaging with a staging of maximum 4 points and minimum 0 points, the
mean value resulted in 1.95. The average radiological stage of the dead
patients group was reported as 2.56. There was a correlation between the
radiological predictor and the outcome status (p-value: 0.002). The
number of smokers was 14 (6.5%). Of the 26 patients who died, 3 were
smokers and 23 were non-smokers. Conclusion: 14 of the patients in the
study were smokers (6.5%). One in four people in Turkey is a smoker,
while in COVID-19 isolation service only a 6.5% rate of smoking was
observed. That supports the theory that smoking hasn’t negative impact
on COVID-19 development. The average radiological stage was reported as
2.56 in the dead patients’s group. There was a correlation between the
radiological predictor and the outcome status (p-value: 0.002). It seems
that an elevated radiological stage is a predictor of death. Keywords:
Covid-19, SARS-CoV-2, smoking, computed tomography, predictor factors.
Key points: to learn relations between smoking and covid-19, effect of
Ct stages on the disease severity, effect of blood analysis on Covid-19,
the parameters in deaths of Covid-19, ratio of smoking in Covid-19
inpatients
TWO HOURS OF UNINTERRUPTED MASKING: THE TOLERABILITY OF FACE MASKS AMIDST A PANDEMIC
Authors: Eren Murat , Özveri Hakan , Pamukcu Burak , Kalkan Uzeyir
Published: November 2020

Background/Aim: There is insufficient data on physiological and
psychological alterations that may occur among health-care workers
wearing various face masks during novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic. In this study, we aimed to investigate the physiological
effects of various types of face masking and associated discomfort among
health-care workers. Methods: This prospective study included 33 healthy
health-care workers. Each participant was asked to wear a single
surgical mask, double mask, N95 type mask, and surgical mask on N95 type
mask for an uninterrupted period of 2 hours. Oxygen saturation, heart
pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and step counts were recorded
at baseline and every 30 min of 2 hours with a total of five times for
each mask type. Self-assessment of fatigue, exhaustion, and headache
were also graded. Intra- and inter-group analyses were performed.
Results: There was no significant difference in the oxygen saturation,
pulse and respiratory rates among the participants including intra- and
inter-groups (p>0.05) Although no significant difference
was seen in diastolic blood pressure, systolic blood pressures gradually
and significantly increased with a double surgical mask
(p<0.05). Headache and exhaustion scores increased gradually
and significantly over time at every measurement time-point with every
mask type (p<0.05) Fatigue scores also increased in
intra-group comparison of mask types without any difference in-between.
Conclusion: Our study results show that, during 2 hours of period, face
mask types affect only subjective parameters such as headache,
exhaustion, and fatigue without any change in the objective parameters
such as oxygen saturation, and pulse and respiratory rates among
health-care workers.
Plasma transfusion for acute covid-19 patients is willful ignorance of latent varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation forewarning threats.
Authors: Thomas Ansu
Published: November 2020

Plasma transfusion should never be used as child’s play as the dire
consequences of the plasma transfusion exercise can trigger a
re-virulence of VZV at any point of time with failing immunocompetence
of the body of a plasma transfusion recipient and catastrophic impacts
of any negligent blood transfusion with and without the knowledge of the
plasma transfusion recipient through willful ignorance perhaps or
failing memory.
Disjunctions of Needle-leaved Sedge (Carex duriuscula) and Thread-leaved Sedge (Carex filifolia) in the Husky Lakes area of Northwest Territories—first records for the Canadian true Arctic and possible Pleistocene relicts
Authors: Catling Paul M. , Kostiuk Brenda
Published: November 2020

Disjunctions are reported for Needle-leaved Sedge (Carex duriuscula) and Thread-leaved Sedge (Carex filifolia) into the Arctic region of Northwest Territories at the Husky Lakes south of Tuktoyaktuk. These are significant additions to the Canadian Arctic flora and may be part of a group of relicts of the Arctic vegetation of the Pleistocene, specifically the Tundra-steppe. The occurrence of relict vegetation east of the Mackenzie Delta is east of its frequently cited eastern limit in North America.
KEANEKARAGAMAN KHAMIR PENDEGRADASI MINYAK HASIL ISOLASI DARI PELABUHAN TANJUNG PERAK SURABAYA
Authors: Nurhariyati Tri , Ni’matuzahroh Ni’matuzahroh , Surtiningsih Tini
Published: November 2020

The aims of this research was to obtain diversity of hydrocarbonoclastic yeast isolated from Tanjung perak harbor Surabaya. Exploration of yeast was conducted by isolation and identification of isolated yeast. Identification of yeast based on characteristics of colonies, cell shape, and biochemical tests. From this research, it was obtained 9 hydrocarbonoclastic yeasts. They were 8 generas: Rhodotorula, Candida, Geotrichum, Torulopsis, Trichosporon, Cryptococcus, Debaryomyces, and Saccharomyces.
TINGKAT KELAINAN SEL PURKINJE HETEROTOPIK HUBUNGANNYA DENGAN PERBEDAAN SENSITIVITAS ANTARA LOBUS ANTERIOR DAN POSTERIOR DARI CEREBELLUM TIKUS TERHADAP RADIASI SINAR-X
Authors: Darmanto Win
Published: November 2020

Our previous experiment showed that prenatal exposure of rats to X-radiation in the late gestation period causes heterotopic Purkinje cells in the internal granular layer (IGL) of the cerebellum. The present study demonstrated precisely the involvement of Reelin in the aligment of Purkinje cells, which are different in severity between anterior and posterior lobes. Pregnant rats were exposed to 2.5 Gy X-radiation on gestation day 21 and the cerebellum of progeny was examined histologically and by immunohistochemistry of IP3 Receptor to identify Purkinje cells. By P8, while Purkinje cells with well developed dendrites aligned underneath the EGL in the control cerebellum, Purkinje cells with shorter and abnormally oriented dendrites failed to align and remained in the heterotopic location in the IGL of the anterior lobes but a small number of heterotopic Purkinje cells formed in the posterior lobes of the irradiated rats. Our previous published Reelin is present in the premigratory zone of the EGL and IGL in the control cerebellum. It decreased in the irradiated cerebellum on P1 to P8, especially the anterior lobes, however in posterior lobes on P8 Reelin level compared to the control (Darmanto, 2003). It is thus indicated that anterior lobes are more sensitive to X-radiation than posterior lobes and the different levels of Reelin between anterior and posterior lobes caused by X-irradiation may contribute the different susceptibility in induction of deranged Purkinje cells.
KOMPOS ORGANIK DENGAN PEROMBAK AGRI SIMBA DAN PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP PERAKARAN KACANG TANAH (Arachis hipogaea L.)
Authors: Ridlo Saiful
Published: November 2020

The dried rice stalks and banana stem are waste product after their harvesting but have potential as organic compost. Organic compost fertilizer treatment has a purpose to give nutrient for growth media until the root had enough and grow well. In this study, a peanuts root of two cultivars, kelinci and gajah, were grew in soil growth media which enrich an organic compost fertilizer, i.e. dried rice stalks, banana stem and mix of both composting with Agri Simba as starter, would be compared with control to look the kinds of growth media, cultivars and their interaction affect on rooting. The method used in this study was on experiment with on experimental design called completely randomized design. Each unit of the treatment tested four times. Many parameters would be studied in this case: length of the primary root, sum of live root apical, sum of nodules. They analyzed by two ways ANOVA test. Anatomical structure was analyzed by descriptive method. Harvesting of the cell have done 8th and 20th day after planting. The result of this study showed that organic composts have variation content of the N, P, and K on three kind of compost, certainly. The growth media treatment affected significantly (p less than 0.05) in peanut rooting at less on root length and on sum of live root apical in early growth phase and sum of nodules in secondary growth. The cultivars treatment affected significantly (p less than 0,05) on peanut rooting at less on sum of live root apical but not (p more than 0.05) on root length and sum of nodules. Their interaction treatment not affected (p more than 0.05) on rooting parameter observed. The treatments may affect on anatomical structure.
Evaluación de la licenciatura en Administración y Gestión de Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas por CIEES: gestión de innovación en la UPVE
Authors: Zayas Barreras Imelda
Published: November 2020

El objetivo principal de la presente investigación fue documentar el proceso seguido por la Universidad Politécnica del Valle del Évora (UPVE) para conseguir la acreditación de la licenciatura en Administración y Gestión de Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas. Para cumplir con dicho objetivo se empleó el método cualitativo, el cual permitió realizar descripciones detalladas de eventos. Luego de cumplir con el proceso indicado, se puede indicar que el Comité Interinstitucional para la Evaluación de Educación Superior (CIEES), a través de comité del área de ciencias administrativas, dictaminó la acreditación del referido programa, con algunas observaciones de mejora continua, las cuales se están solventando progresivamente para el beneficio de los aspirantes, estudiantes y egresados. En conclusión, se puede señalar que existe escasa literatura sobre el tema estudiado, en especial sobre los modelos o esquemas de evaluación empleados para la acreditación de un programa, de ahí que se considere que la información suministrada en este documento puede servir como apoyo para otras universidades que decidan evaluar y acreditar un programa educativo.
Implementasi Teknologi Visual 3D Objek Sebagai Media Peningkatan Promosi Produk E-Marketplace
Authors: Surahman Ade , Deni Wahyudi Agung , Sintaro Sanriomi
Published: November 2020

Abstract. This research is based on study of purchasing premium products at NIELSEN Changing Consumer Prosperity. Nielsen found that 58% premium products are bought by Indonesian local e-commerce. There are some influential factorsin buying premium products such as Superior Quality 56%, Performance 51%, Design 43%, Experience 42% and Brand 42%. There are 46% customers’ friend recommendation on feedback as the most influential factor. However, each customer’s point of view is different that causes a new problem to solve. Therefore, there must be a technology that provides better product visualization for the customer experience and this visualization can be done by Visual 3D Object technology with 3D warehouse library. The implementation result showed 88.9% which was categorized as very good. This means 3D visual objects for e-marketplace products could improve customer experience and this will become a good solution for product promotion and competitive advantage.Keywords: Visual 3D Objects, E-Marketplace, Promotion, Recommendations, 3D WarehouseAbstrak. Penelitian berdasarkan studi Changing Consumer Prosperity NIELSEN tentang pembelian produk premium. Nielsen menemukan pelanggan berbelanja online ke ecommerce local Indonesia untuk produk premium sebesar 58%. Faktor yang mempengaruhi pembelian produk premium seperti Kualitas Unggul 56%, Kinerja 51%, Desain 43%, Pengalaman 42% dan Merek 42%. Pelanggan memberikan penilaian rekomendasi feedback teman sebagai faktor yang paling berpengaruh terhadap produk baru yaitu 46%. Permasalahannya adalah rekomendasi yang diberikan oleh teman tidak selalu sama dengan apa yang diinginkan oleh pelanggan karena sudut pandang setiap pelanggan akan berbeda, maka harus ada teknologi yang memberikan visualisasi produk yang lebih baik sebagai pengalaman pelanggan dan visualisasi tersebut dapat dilakukan dengan teknologi Visual 3D Objek dengan library 3D Werehouse, Hasil implementasi adalah 88,9 % dengan kategori Sangat Baik yang berarti bahwa visual 3D objek untuk produk e-marketplace dapat meningkatkan pengalaman pelanggan sehingga menjadi solusi yang baik untuk melakukan promosi produk dan menjadi keunggulan bersaing. Kata Kunci: Visual 3D Objek, E-Marketplace, Promosi, Rekomendasi, 3D Warehouse
Comparative evaluation of antifungal and antibacterial activities of crude extracts of Pleurotus sajor-caju, Pleurotus tuber-regium and Lentinus squarrosulus (Basidiomycota, Pleurotaceae, Lentinaceae) from Cameroon
Authors: Mossebo Dominique Claude , Metsebing Blondo-Pascal , Oba Romuald , Tsigaing Tsigaing Fabrice , Ryvarden Leif , Fonkui Thierry Youmbi , Mungoh Tata Charlotte , Ndinteh Derek Tantoh
Published: November 2020

Antifungal and antibacterial activities of crude extracts of 3 tropical mushrooms including Pleurotus sajor-caju, Pleurotus tuber-regium and Lentinus squarrosulus were investigated on eleven species of bacterial and three of fungal human pathogens. For the pathogenic fungi, the Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of carpophore extracts ranged from 0.39 mg/mL to 6.25 mg/mL for Candida albicans, 0.78 mg/mL to 6.25 mg/mL for Aspergillus fumigetus, and 1.56 mg/mL to 6.25 mg/mL for Aspergillus ochraceus. For bacteria, the MIC values ranged from 6.25 mg/mL to 12.5 mg/mL on most Gram positive strains including Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus and Mycobacterium smegmatis. This MIC value was the same (12.5 mg/mL) for the 3 crude extracts tested on Staphylococcus epidermidis for the Gram positive strains. Gram negative bacteria were generally less sensitive to crude extracts with higher MIC values ranging from 6.25 mg/mL to 12.5 mg/mL for Escherichia coli and Enterobacter cloacae and the same (12.5 mg/mL) for Proteus vulgaris, Klebsiella oxytoca, Klebsiella aerogenes and Proteus mirabilis. Based on the above mentioned figures, it appears that strains of pathogenic fungi tested are generally much more sensitive to crude extracts than strains of bacteria. In fact, antimicrobial activities of the 3 crude extracts tested are stronger on human pathogenic fungi than bacteria. These results are evidence that carpophores of the 3 mushrooms species could be a source of new molecules potentially more effective than synthetic products against some human pathogenic fungi and bacteria.
Cassava Processing Into “Attiéké” (A West Africa Fast Food): Wastewater Quantification and Pretreatment Using Two Fermentative Additives (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae and Sodium Bicarbonate)
Authors: Ako Olga Y. A. , Nguessan Tenguel S. , Ballet Tiama G.N. , Yapo Ossey B. , Koné Mamadou
Published: November 2020

The need for alternative energy sources rises steeply researches on residual agricultural biomass. Artisanal processing of agricultural products in the agri-food chains represent an essential pollution source in most emerging countries and get interest also in the energy sector. The present study final objective enables to convert wastewater from cassava processing in Attiéké, a traditional food largely consumed in West Africa, to energy in a cheapest way. To achieve the purpose, cassava processing wastewater pH and biodegradability was improved to perform an anaerobic digestion. Hence, two common fermentive and cost effective additives were used. Yeast (organic compound) and Sodium bicarbonate (inorganic compound) effect were compared at different amounts mix with the same quantity of cassava wastewater. The experiments were carried out in triplicate. The best pH result was obtained from 7g of Saccharomyces cerevisiae per liter of cassava wastewater which increased the pH from 3.83 to 4.57. While 40 g Sodium bicarbonate per liter of cassava waster, increased the pH to maximum 4.17. In anaerobic environment after 15 days, Sodium bicarbonate addition (5g, 10g, 20g and 40g) increase the carbon fraction thus the mixture biodegradability but not gas production. The best additive was found to be Saccharomyces cerevisiae in comparison to Sodium bicarbonate. Results should help when to choose a cost effective additive for cassava wastewater pretreatment prior anaerobic co-digestion of cassava wastewater.
A Logarithmic Linear Model for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products in EU26
Authors: Nwaubani Joel Chiadikobi , Ezechukwu Christiana Uzoma , Ohia Adanma Ngozi , Opara Peace , Ezeji Uchechi Mgbafor , Uzokwe Chinwe Adaugo
Published: November 2020

In fisheries production, aquaculture sector is characterised as a "blue revolution" as it is the fastest developing food industry in the world. Fish farming and aquaculture products are constantly gaining ground than ever before on our daily dishes. Fishes are a great source of affordable protein which the human body needs in regular and specific quantities and also it serves as a major pharmaceutical ingredient such as fish oil soap, body cream and perfume. Moreover, fishes are now being used as raw materials for fillets, canning for eateries and fish feeds. Statisticians and Nutrition/Dietician experts predict that much of the vital protein food necessary to nourish an increasing global population of which pathetically, many are underfed even today will come from marine (saltwater) fisheries. With a total production of 52 million tons in 2017, aquaculture is seen by many as the only solution to replenish the vacuum created in fishes due to an increase in consumption and overfishing. Aquaculture is important because it offers an alternative to overburdening and depleting marine fishery stocks. Currently the depletion rate of European fish stocks is 88%. This study considers the use of a logarithmic linear model to analyse fisheries and aquaculture products in EU26. We consider using data from the European Market Observatory for fisheries and aquaculture, estimated on actual base year from 2006-2017. The analysis of association table (ANOAS) is given to ascertain the percentage of the data which is covered by each model. We investigate and estimate the association model with the best fit and in conclusion, find out that the Row-Column Effects Association Model (RC) of the multivariate model (M=8) has the best fit among all, covering almost 91% of the total data observed.
Quality of Life of Parents of Children With Disabilities
Authors: Christodoulou Pineio , Christopoulou Foteini , Stergiou Alexandra , Christopoulos Konstantinos
Published: November 2020

This study negotiates the quality of life of 59 parents of children with disabilities. The WHOQOL-BRIEF (1996) psychometric tool was used to assess participants' quality of life. Also, the influence of the parent's gender, the type of disability of the child, the existence of other children without disability in the family and the socio-economic level of the family was investigated. The results of the study demonstrated a statistically significant relation between the gender of the parent and the variables of WHOQOL-BRIEF. Τhe results also showed that the type of disability of the child and the socio-economic level of the family had an effect on some of the parameters of the quality of life of parents of children with disabilities.
Assessment of Efficiency and Sustainability of Housing Plan in Khartoum
Authors: Elhag Abdelrahim
Published: November 2020

This study aims to investigate the efficiency and adequacy of Sudan Housing Plan that aims to attain the goal of the provision of comfortable and affordable houses for those who get a low income. Two districts were chosen as a study area. Alazhari Block 3 and Alawda housing project located in the south of Khartoum. BK3 representing the sites and service brand, furthermore, Alawda represents core buildings (flats) type. Both areas have been monitored for 16 years (2004 - 2020) using satellite imageries, local services committee queries, and field surveying. The study showed that only 34% percent of the 678 parcels of BK3 was built up and only 3% of the buildings were occupied for 30 years, suffering the deficiency of basic services, while 100% of Alawda 1216 flats were built and occupied with full services in 3 years. This gives the credit of efficiency and adequacy to the core type on the site and services type.
A STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOUSE PRICE INDEX AND ITS DETERMINANTS IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Saudin Sharmila Binti , Jehani Nur Ashakirin , Mastani Nur Amaelya , Ab Malek Isnewati
Published: November 2020

In Malaysia, House Price is considered high at a certain part of the country causing the lower and middle groups unable to purchase a house. This research examines the long-run relationship and causality effect between House Price Index and determinants of House Price Index. The data was obtained from Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH), Department of Statistics Malaysia, and Bank Negara. The data was collected over 10 years from 2010 to the first quarter of 2019. Johansen Cointegration Test and Granger Causality Test are applied in determining the long-run relationship and causality effect respectively. The general finding of this study is that the House Price Index shows an upward trend for the past nine years but slightly drop in the first quarter of 2019. This study has found that there is a long-run relationship between the House Price Index and the determinants which are Gross Domestic Product, Interest Rate, Inflation Rate, Population, and Unemployment Rate. Next, all independent variables do not granger cause House Price Index. At the same time, there is only one-way relationship found between House Price Index and Gross Domestic Product, and between House Price Index and Population where House Price Index is identified to granger cause both variables.
Las citas del Pseudo-Focílides en el Anacreón castellano de Quevedo
Authors: García Sánchez Lúa
Published: November 2020

En 1609 Quevedo tradujo las Sentencias del Pseudo-Focílides, que también cita en su Anacreón castellano a través de dos fragmentos con una traducción ligeramente variante. El cotejo de estas diferentes versiones en español de la obra atribuida al poeta griego revela posibles motivos estilísticos y un propósito de adaptación al contexto en que se insertan. Asimismo, este análisis corrobora la tendencia de Quevedo a reescribir y citar de manera libre los textos clásicos.
La mujer ebria en Jan Steen, pintor barroco holandés, ¿una imagen ovidiana?
Authors: Diaz Gito Manuel Antonio
Published: November 2020

El autor sugiere la posible relación entre un motivo frecuente en la pintura del artista barroco flamenco Jan Steen (1626-1679), la mujer ebria, y un pasaje de Ovidio donde el poeta elegíaco critica este tipo de comportamiento en las mujeres (ars 3,761-768)..
Horacio en Moratín: la sátira Ibam forte (serm. 1,9) en el diálogo “Ayer salí de mi casa”
Authors: Núñez Manuel Mañas
Published: November 2020

Estudio de la sátira 1,9 de Horacio y la imitatio que hace Leandro Fernández de Moratín en el diálogo “Ayer salí de mi casa”. Desvelamos contra quiénes van dirigidas las críticas de Moratín. Moratín ha utilizado el molde clásico de la sátira horaciana para rechazar, por medio del ridículo y de la crítica moral y literaria, la nueva poesía de pedantes y copleros. Se argumenta que bajo que el “coplero” que persigue a Moratín subyace el referente de Francisco Mariano Nifo.
Edición y estudio de la Legenda pulcra de translacione capitis s. Iacobi (sc. Zebedei) (BHL 4099b)
Authors: Martín Iglesias José Carlos
Published: November 2020

La Legenda pulcra de translacione capitis s. Iacobi es el relato del viaje de Pedro Alfonso, abad de Santa María de Carvoeiro (diócesis de Braga), a Jerusalén en busca de la cabeza de Santiago el Mayor, del robo de ésta y del regreso a Hispania, donde la sagrada reliquia acaba en poder de la reina Urraca, que la lleva a la catedral de Compostela. Este trabajo analiza los contenidos y las fuentes del texto y propone una datación entre el último tercio del s. xii y el primero del xiii. Finalmente, ofrece una edición crítica de la obra y su traducción.
«Feliz como un perro»: la recepción de Diógenes el cínico en la poesía de Jorge Guillén
Authors: Molina Mellado Gema María , Mariscal Gabriel Laguna
Published: November 2020

En este trabajo analizamos una manifestación de la recepción clásica en la obra poética de Jorge Guillén (1893-1984): su poema “Diógenes”, incluido en el libro Final (1981). En este poema Guillén presenta una evocación completa del filósofo cínico, abarcando los siguientes apartados: 1) Figura de Diógenes (vv. 1-5, 38-39); 2) Ideario y actitudes (6-30); y 3) Muerte del filósofo (31-37). La fuente principal, aunque no única, de documentación para Guillén fueron las Vidas de filósofos ilustres de Diógenes Laercio. Los aspectos que destaca el poeta moderno del filósofo antiguo son su desvergüenza, su deseo de libertad extrema de expresión, la necesidad de ejercicio (físico y espiritual), su desprecio de las ciencias especulativas, su independencia intelectual, su gozo por vivir y su preferencia por un tenor simple de vida. Se concluye que Jorge Guillén rememora la figura de Diógenes para expresar sus propios valores mediante un correlato objetivo.
José Carlos Santos Paz, Pseudo-Sexto Plácido. Liber medicine ex quadrupedibus. Magos y doctores. La Medicina en la Alta Edad Media. Edición, traducción y estudio, Firenze, Sismel-Edizioni del Galluzzo per la Fondazione Ezio Franceschini, 2018 (Per Verba.
Authors: Santamaría Hernández María Teresa
Published: November 2020

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José Carlos Santos Paz, Pseudo-Sexto Plácido. Liber medicine ex quadrupedibus. Magos y doctores. La Medicina en la Alta Edad Media. Edición, traducción y estudio, Firenze, Sismel-Edizioni del Galluzzo per la Fondazione Ezio Franceschini, 2018 (Per Verba. Testi mediolatini con traduzione, 34), CXX + 100 páginas, ISBN 978-88-8450-878-2
Stefano Martinelli Tempesta, David Speranzi y Federico Gallo (eds.), Libri e biblioteche di umanisti tra Oriente e Occidente, Collana: Biblioteca Ambrosiana, Milán, Centro Ambrosiano, 2019, 336 páginas, ISBN 8868943875
Authors: Pérez Martín Inmaculada
Published: November 2020

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Stefano Martinelli Tempesta, David Speranzi y Federico Gallo (eds.), Libri e biblioteche di umanisti tra Oriente e Occidente, Collana: Biblioteca Ambrosiana, Milán, Centro Ambrosiano, 2019, 336 páginas, ISBN 8868943875
Francisco de Quevedo, Anacreón castellano. Edición crítica y anotada de Elena Gallego Moya y J. David Castro de Castro (Anexo 11 de la revista Janus), A Coruña, SIELAE, 2018, 561 páginas ISBN: 978-84-09-07700-7. Disponible en https://www. janusdigital.es/
Authors: Redondo Reyes Pedro
Published: November 2020

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Francisco de Quevedo, Anacreón castellano. Edición crítica y anotada de Elena Gallego Moya y J. David Castro de Castro (Anexo 11 de la revista Janus), A Coruña, SIELAE, 2018, 561 páginas ISBN: 978-84-09-07700-7. Disponible en https://www. janusdigital.es/anexo.htm?id=15 (fecha de consulta 28.07.2020)
Mariano Nava Contreras, Homero y la cera de Descartes. Fortuna y pervivencia de la Antigüedad entre nosotros, Madrid, Ediciones Complutense, 2019, 279 páginas, ISBN 978-84-669-3628-6
Authors: Hernández Muñoz Felipe G.
Published: November 2020

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Mariano Nava Contreras, Homero y la cera de Descartes. Fortuna y pervivencia de la Antigüedad entre nosotros, Madrid, Ediciones Complutense, 2019, 279 páginas, ISBN 978-84-669-3628-6
DEVELOPING INQUIRY LEARNING MODEL-BASED ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE SEVENTH GRADE OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: Ifani Putri Nurul , Nurpahmi Sitti , Ahmad Djuwairiah
Published: November 2020

This research aimed at developing instructional English materials for the students of the seventh grade especially in basic competencies 3.4 and 4.4 at  MTs  Madani  Pao-pao  based  on  2013  curriculum  supported  by  using  inquiry  learning  model  and  using  the concept of HOTS. The research design is Research and Development (R&D )with the combination of   ADDIE   model. The  procedures  included  analyzing  materials   needed   by spreading  questionnaire  to  the  students  and  analyzing  the  basic   competencies, designing a  blueprint  of  materials and the instructional materials, and validating the material by the expert. There were 146 students as the respondents, teachers, and experts. The instruments used in this research were the documents, questionnaires, and validation checklist. There were three systematic  aspects : materials  Systematic  Organization,  Systematic  English   Teaching  and  Systematic  Content  of  English.  Therefore,  the  result  indicated  that  based on experts judgment,  the  developed basic competency  3.4  and 4.4 were applicable to be taught at the seventh grade students  of  Junior  High  School.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ INTEREST AND THEIR READING COMPREHENSION LEVEL IN SHORT PASSAGES
Authors: Alfaizah Jihan , Naro Wahyuddin , Kamsinah Kamsinah
Published: November 2020

The study aims at finding out the relationship between students’ interest and their reading comprehension level in short passages. This study was conducted at the second grade of Senior High School 10 of Gowa. The population of this study was all of the students in academic year 2019/2020 which consisted 265 students, and the sample was 30 students selected by using purposive method. The researcher applied correlational design. The researcher used the instrument to obtain the data, they were questionnaire and test. The scores from both instruments were calculated and analyzed by using statistical procedure of Product Moment Correlation to find out whether there was a correlation between the two variables or not. The result showed that there was low correlation with the index value of correlation coefficient (rxy) of 0.28. Furthermore, the hypothesis testing showed that the index value of correlation coefficient (rxy) of 0,28 was lower than the index value of correlation coefficient of the Product Moment table (rt) of 0,306 which meant that, the null hypothesis (H0) was accepted and alternative hypothesis (H1) was rejected. Therefore, students’ interest in short reading comprehension passages is in average level because only a few students are interested in English lesson especially those who have high interest and many vocabularies to learn English. Short Passages did not give a big impact on students’ interest and their achievement in reading comprehension because of some factors. There is not self-interest in reading, lack of vocabulary and support parents and all of school elements in order to improve the students’ reading interest optimally. The findings of this study might be used as the input for both teachers and students to improve students’ reading comprehension level.