bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Physical activity in people living with rheumatoid arthritis compared to general population controls
Authors: Lee-Pii Kiera , Xie Hui , Zheng Yufei , Li Linda , Lacaille Diane
Published: April 2021

The health benefits of regular physical activity have been well established. The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines (CPAG) specify that adults should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) per week. Our study objectives were to: 1) determine the proportion of RA patients in British Columbia (BC) who meet the CPAG, 2) identify the determinants of meeting the recommendations, and 3) compare the duration of time spent in MVPA relative to general population controls using self-reported data.

A cross-sectional study was conducted using 2015 data from an annual survey administered to an RA cohort in BC. Normative physical activity data was obtained from the Canadian Community Health Survey. Adjusting for age and sex, the proportion of RA patients who met the guidelines was compared to the general population. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify significant determinants of meeting these guidelines and an ordinary least squares (OLS) model evaluated differences in average MVPA time. A two-part model evaluated the overall amount of MVPA performed by both the RA sample and the general population.

After standardization, the sample of 169 RA patients was 21% less likely to meet the CPAG than controls (p=0.028). Individuals who were Caucasian (p=0.019), had better physical function (p=0.003), were an ex-smoker (p=0.022), and had more pain (p=0.018) were more likely to meet guidelines. Although, overall, RA patients spent significantly (p<0.001) less time in MVPA per week than controls, there was no significant difference between the groups among those who exercised weekly.
اشكالية اختيار رئيس الحكومة في إقليم كوردستان – العراق دراسة تحليلية مقارنة
Authors: Hasan Waisy Othman A.
Published: April 2021

في الدول الديمقراطية ذات النظام البرلماني تؤلف الحكومات استناداً الى نتائج الانتخابات، كون الشعب هو مصدر السلطات كافة، والتنافس الانتخابي بين الفاعلين في اللعبة الديمقراطية هو الذي تبين الصورة الدستورية لتحديد أحقية الجهة التي يمكنها أن تمارس السلطة لفترة زمنية محددة. فالحزب الفائز يؤلف الحكومة لوحده أو وفقاً لائتلافات مع أحزاب أخرى، وذلك للحصول على نيل ثقة البرلمان، لأن الحكومة البرلمانية كا أصر عليه الفقهاء ليست الاّ المسؤولية الوزارية في أبعد مداها. وان كان هناك شروط بل وأسس متباينة لكيفية اختيار رئيس الحكومة وتشكيل الوزارة في النظم البرلمانية الا ان هذه العملية يجب ان تحاط بأسس دستورية وقانونية واضحة بعيدة عن اللبس والغموض والتفسير لكي لا يؤدي العملية الديمقراطية الى عدم الإستقرار السياسي والقانوني.

لا توجد هناك دقة وتفاصيل في القانون وكذلك في الممارسة العملية في اقليم كوردستان - العراق حول كيفية اختيار رئيس الحكومة وتشكيل الوزارة، وهناك تعديلات قانونية عديدة ولم توصل الى ما يجب ان تكون عليه، وذلك هو السبب الرئيسي في هذا البحث لكي يكون يبين القواعد الدستورية المفيدة بهذا الصددد والحيلولة دون افساح المجال أمام القواعد الغير مبررة بهذا الشأن.
تبني اسلوب محاسبة سجلات المفتوحة وتأثيره في دعم الاستراتيجيات التنافسية
Authors: Sabir Sardar A. , Sabir Rzgar A. , Ali Barzan O.
Published: April 2021

تهدف الدراسة إلى طرح رؤية جديدة بشأن كيفية تبنّي أسلوب محاسبة السجلات المفتوحة (متغير مستقل)، وتحديد علاقات الارتباط والتأثير بينها وبين دعم الاستراتيجيات التنافسية الخمسة (استراتيجية قيادة التكلفة، استراتيجية التمايز، استراتيجية أفضل تكلفة، استراتيجية التركيز على تخفيض التكلفة، واستراتيجية التركيز على التمايز) (متغير تابع) للشركات الصناعية في إقليم كوردستان/العراق، إن زيادة اهتمام إدارة الشركات بتبني أسلوب محاسبة السجلات المفتوحة في دعم الاستراتيجيات التنافسية الخمسة يسهم في تحسين الواقع الحالي لعمل الشركة لتقديم منتجات تلبي متطلبات الزبائن، فضلاً عن أنها تتيح للشركة إمكانية البقاء والنمو في سوق يتميز بالتغيّر.

ولتحقيق هدف الدراسة اعتمد الباحثان المنهج الوصفي التحليلي والمسح الميداني للحصول على البيانات من مصادرها الرئيسة من خلال الاعتماد على استبانة تم تصميمها لغايات هذه الدراسة، وتم توزيعها على عينة من محاسبي ومدققي الشركات الصناعية في إقليم كوردستان، وتوصل البحث إلى وجود علاقة ارتباط معنوية بين تبنّي أسلوب محاسبة السجلات المفتوحة ودعم الاستراتيجيات التنافسية الخمسة للشركات عينة البحث، فضلاً عن وجود تأثير معنوي لتطبيق أسلوب محاسبة السجلات المفتوحة في دعم الاستراتيجيات التنافسية الخمسة للشركات عينة البحث.

وأوصت الدراسة بضرورة توجّه الشركات الصناعية في إقليم كوردستان العراق إلى تبنّي أسلوب محاسبة السجلات المفتوحة للوصول إلى أعلى مستوى من: استراتيجية قيادة التكلفة، استراتيجية التمايز، استراتيجية أفضل تكلفة، استراتيجية التركيز على تخفيض التكلفة، واستراتيجية التركيز على التمايز و الوقت إلى أقل المستويات في سوق المنافسة.
Characterization of some vegetable oils in order to use them in the treatment of the varicose veins
Authors:   Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Polizu No. 1, 011161, Bucharest, Romania, IONESCU (BORDEI) NATALIŢA , NEAGU ANDREEA-MIRUNA , RAICIU ANCA DANIELA , POPESCU MARIANA , LIVADARIU OANA
Published: April 2021

The aim of the paper was to conduct a study regarding the composition of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids for a series of vegetable oils in order to correlate it with their antioxidant activity. The oils were then used in the development of hydrogels based on nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) with therapeutic effect on varicose veins. Several vegetable oils (pumpkin seed oil, wheat germ oil, evening primrose seed oil, castor seed oil, grape seed and jojoba oil) were analyzed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS), establishing the profile of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Antioxidant activities were determined by the FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power) method and were correlated with the composition ratio of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. It has been established that pumpkin seed oil and wheat germ oil are most indicated in the development of NLC-based hydrogels.
In silico identification of cis-Regulatory elements and their functional annotations from assembled ESTs of Artemisia annua L. involved in abiotic stress signaling
Authors:   Department of Biology, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, 11942, Saudi Arabia, ALAM PRAVEJ , BALAWI THAMER AL ,   Department of Biology, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, 11942, Saudi Arabia
Published: April 2021

Salt stress is a common side-effect in plants impacted on plant growth, metabolism and productivity. A. annua L. is one of the well-known antimalarial plants, biosynthesized artemisinin in its leaf, now introduced in all-over the world. In this article, we have analyzed the A. annua L. ESTs under salt stress and predicted cis-regulatory elements, roles in abiotic stress signaling. Further, the predicted abiotic stress responsive factors were analyzed in order to their function annotations as compare to the genome of Arabidopsis thaliana. 11 EST-contigs assembled from 127 were 29 signals elements were identified by CAP3 program. In order to evaluate accuracy of the identified factors, gene ontology functions were performed. GOBP analysis enriched the genes (85.71%) as the response to abiotic signaling. The co-expression analysis was revealed by gene investigators and String 10.0, these factors-oriented genes had at least 0.40 correlations and 0.7 mutual connection. In projected PPI network, the recognized factors belong to plant hormone signaling and diterpene pathways. These factors (ABF1, APX CCC1, CPK6, JAZ1, MYC2) introduced as candidate genes responsive factors could be overexpressed in A. annua L. plants either alone or in a shuttle may led the good metabolism and higher artemisinin content.
Camelina sativa oil can inhibit Campylobacter jejuni but stimulate lactic acid bacteria growth
Authors:   Banat University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “King Michael I Of Romania”, Calea Aradului nr. 119, Timișoara 300645, Romania, BĂTRÎNA ȘTEFAN , CORCIONIVOSCHI NICOLAE , JURCOANE STEFANA , LINTON MARK , KELLY CARMEL , PINKERTON LAURETTE , IMBREA ILINCA MERIMA , SIMA FILIP , IMBREA FLORIN
Published: April 2021

Camelina (Camelina sativa L. Crantz) or false flax is an oil crop from the Brassicaceae family. Camelina oil has multiple uses, of which the best known is biofuel production. A motivation for this study was the oil’s high content of omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, which are known to have an antimicrobial effect. Campylobacter is the most common bacterial cause of human foodborne gastroenteritis in the world. We tested the potential antimicrobial effect of free fatty acids (FFA) from camelina oil against lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and Campylobacter. The in vitro results show that the free fatty acids from camelina oil reduces levels of Campylobacter spp. and increases the levels of LAB showing a potential use of camelina oil as a natural antimicrobial.
Evaluation of some traditional medicinal plants: phytochemical profile, antibacterial and antioxidant potentials
Authors:   Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey, TURKER ARZU UCAR , YILDIRIM ARZU BIRINCI , TAS ISA , OZKAN ERVA , TURKER HAKAN
Published: April 2021

Bioassays provide an authentication of the traditional knowledge of medicinal plants. Antibacterial, antioxidant and phenolic content of nine medicinal plants (Achillea millefolium, Prunella vulgaris, P. laciniata, Lythrum salicaria, Epilobium angustifolium, E. hirsutum, Pedicularis comosa, Agrimonia eupatoria and Verbena officinalis) were investigated in connection with folkloric usages. Aerial parts of nine plant species were extracted with water and methanol (MeOH). Disc diffusion method was performed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of the extracts against ten pathogenic bacteria. Antioxidant activity was determined by using 2,2-diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazil (DPPH) radical photometric assay. Total phenolic and flavonoid content were investigated by using Folin-Ciocaltaeu and aluminum chloride (AlCl3) colorimetric method, respectively. Quantitative analysis of phenolic constituents of nine plants species were performed by high performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector (HPLC-DAD) via chosen ten phenolic standards (gallic acid monohydrate, caffeic acid, rutin hydrate, luteolin-7-O-β-D glucoside, kaempferol, rosmarinic acid, myricetin, quercetin, coumarin and apigenin). E. hirsutum showed the best antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria (S auerus, S. epidermidis and S. pyogenes). L. salicaria also demonstrated strong and broad spectrum antibacterial activity. P. laciniata, L. salicaria and E. angustifolium showed potent antioxidant activity. The highest phenolic and flavonoid content was observed with E. hirsutum and A. millefolium, respectively. L. salicaria also had very high amount of total phenol and flavonoid content. HPLC-DAD analysis displayed that P. laciniata and A. eupatoria were the best sources of rosmarinic acid. Furthermore, V. officinalis and P. vulgaris also had remarkable amount of rutin. This study revealed the scientific rationale behind the traditional knowledge of the tested plants. Consistent with traditional usages, the most prominent plants were L. salicaria, E. hirsutum and E. angustifolium in regard to strong antibacterial and antioxidant potentials. These plants may be proper natural sources with potential applications in pharmaceutical and food industry.
Tertiary dentin deposition in the proximity of the cervical perforation aperture – A case study
Authors:   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Bucharest, Romania, DIMITRIU BOGDAN , IONESCU ECATERINA , SUCIU IOANA , EPISTATU DRAGOS , BODNAR DANA , CHIRILA MIHAELA , MILICESCU STEFAN , AMZA OANA , MAGUREANU CATALINA , BARTOK RUXANDRA , GIURGIU MARINA , IONESCU ILEANA
Published: April 2021

Dead tracts are dentin areas characterized by degenerated odontoblastic processes; may result from injury caused by caries, attrition, erosion, or cavity preparation. Odontoblasts can also form tertiary dentin, as a response to injury, in association with caries, trauma, or restorative procedures. Generally, this dentin is less organized than primary and secondary dentin and mostly localized to the site of injury. The reactive dentin formation that lays under caries, the pulp displays chronic inflammation and tertiary dentinogenesis takes place on the inner walls of the pulp space, in the region of the dentinal tubules associated with the base of the carious lesion. Higher-power photomicrograph of tertiary dentin shown in a primary dentin, first period of tertiary dentin formation, second period of tertiary dentin formation. We initiated a case study regarding depositition of tertiary dentin in the close proximity of the cervical perforation hole on mesial root of the second maxillary molar. The repair material used (Biodentine, Septodont) was found placed under the tertiary dentin layer, rather than at the perforation place, mentioning the fact that the group of residents was not experienced with the management of the endodontic microscope and did not use a proper field. We consider that we have identified dead tracts due to the fact that they were formed consequently carious lesions pathology, thereafter the tertiary dentin at the appearance of the coronal aspect was identified at the end of the dead tracts. The portion of the canal entrances were investigated both with analyzed filters (Crossed Polars) and with compensatory devices (retardation plates). The present study identified tertiary dentine deposits in the coronary portion of the adjacent root canal entered in the perforation. At a thorough analysis of the coronal portions of the mesial root canal with compensating devices and analyzers filters, it was noticed a soft dentin blanket in which the dentinary tubules do not exist or are of very rare deposition.
Cellular proliferation of Hemangioma endothelial cells (HemECs) under targeted regulation of LncRNA MALAT1 via miR-494-3p/PTEN Axis
Authors:   The Affiliated Weihai Second Municipal Hospital of Qingdao University, pediatric surgery, 51 Guangming Road, Weihai City, Shandong Province, 264200, PR China, LIU QIANG , JIANG HONGZHI ,   The Affiliated Weihai Second Municipal Hospital of Qingdao University, pediatric surgery, 51 Guangming Road, Weihai City, Shandong Province, 264200, PR China, ZHANG QILONG ,   The Affiliated Weihai Second Municipal Hospital of Qingdao University, pediatric surgery, 51 Guangming Road, Weihai City, Shandong Province, 264200, PR China, JU HAI ZHEN ,   The Affiliated Weihai Second Municipal Hospital of Qingdao University, pediatric surgery, 51 Guangming Road, Weihai City, Shandong Province, 264200, PR China, LU FEI
Published: April 2021

The current study is aimed to explore the regulation of lncRNA MALAT1 in human HemECs functions. In our study, relative expressions of MALAT1, miR-494-3p and PTEN in HemECs (HemEC) were determined using qRT-PCR methods. MTT assays were used to measure cell viability. The rate of cell apoptosis was assessed using caspase-3 assay. Transfections were performed to mediate lncRNA MALAT1 and miR-494-3p expression in HemEc cells. Also, Bioinformatic analysis and Luciferase reporter were used to predict and validate the bindings between MALAT1 and PTEN, and PTEN and miR-494-3-p. MALAT1 was highly expressed in HemECs. Cell proliferation increased significantly due to MALAT1 overexpression in HemECs while MALAT1 overexpression significantly reduced cell apoptosis in HemECs. On the other hand, contradictory results were observed due to the reduction of MALAT1 in HemEC. We also found that MALAT1 interacts with miR-494-3p/PTEN to mediate cellular functions. Collectively, the results showed that the MALAT1 expression was negatively associated with miR-494-3p and positively matched the PTEN expression. In addition, MALAT1 acted as a ceRNA by binding with miR-494-3p to up-regulate PTEN in HemECs. Our study showed that MALAT1 accelerates the proliferation of HemEC cells by controlling the miR-494-3p/PTEN axis promoting new insight into IH treatment.
The Consistency between Covid-19 RT-PCR and IgM/IgG Quick tests results
Authors:   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Faculty of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania 2Bucharest University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, EREMIA IRINA-ANCA , BIDICĂ ADRIANA , NICA REMUS-IULIAN , RADU EUGEN , CÎRSTOIU CĂTĂLIN-FLORIN , POP CORINA-SILVIA , CIMPONERIU DANUT , NICA SILVIA
Published: April 2021

The aim of this retrospective study was to analyze the results of tests for SARSCoV-2 performed during 07.04.2020- 20.06.2020 in the Department of the Emergency from Bucharest University Emergency Hospital. We detected 173 men and 133 women that were tested with both RT-PCR and serologic tests. The results were concordant for 287 samples (93,8%) that were collected from subjects for whom the diagnosis of COVID-19 was subsequently confirmed (10) or infirmed (277). We found that the most frequent signs and symptoms of patients with COVID-19 were at the respiratory (e.g. dyspnea), neurological (e.g. vertigo, cephalgia) and gastrointestinal (e.g. abdominal pain, vomiting, high volume of the abdomen) systems. There was no situation with positive RT-PCR and IgG and negative IgM results. In our study the RT-PCR and quick serological tests were concordant in 93,8% of cases. The combination of RT-PCR and serological testing can enhance the accuracy of COVID-19 diagnosis.
A Review: Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebisellaoxytoca and Biotechnology
Authors:   National Institute for Chemical-Pharmaceutical Research & Development, ICCF Bucharest, Romania, TOMULESCU CATERINA , MOSCOVICI MIȘU , LUPESCU IRINA , STOICA ROXANA MĂDĂLINA , VAMANU ADRIAN
Published: April 2021

Biotechnology, molecular biology and genetic engineering, and bioprospecting play a crucial role in our common future, enabling industrially important microorganisms to ensure sustainable products (fuels, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, drug delivery systems, medical devices etc.) and new bioeconomic opportunities. Biotechnological applications are able to provide cost-effective green alternatives to conventional industrial processes, which are currently affecting the nature and biodiversity. Klebsiella species are among the well-studied microbes both in medicine field, as ones of the most resilient opportunistic pathogens, and in industry, due to their promising biochemical properties, and their potential as better hosts than other microorganisms, for i.e. in genetic manipulation. Klebsiella oxytoca and Klebsiella pneumoniae are ubiquitously found in natural environments, but also as commensals in the human gut, and associated with a high-resistance to the first-line antibiotics. However, these specific strains are continuously isolated and studied for different industrial purposes (i.e. bulk chemicals and biofuels production, medical diagnosis, nanoparticles and exopolysaccharides synthesis, plant growth promoting activities, bioremediation and biodegradation agents etc.), and scientific results regarding their biotechnological potential could generate big impact for global bioeconomy development. Recently, research in synthetic biology gained a lot of attention, and new techniques highlight ways to reprogramme these microbial cells in view of high-yield or high-quality new chemicals obtainment. Therefore, some scientific research niches are emerging in biotechnology, and unknown metabolic pathways and genes are identified and further studied, to provide alternative solutions to the global challenges.
Preliminary evaluation of vegetal extract characteristics from spontaneous flora of Moldova area (Romania)
Authors:   “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, “Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, 73A Prof. Dr. Docent D. Mangeron Blvd, 700050, Iasi, Romania, DARABAN GABRIEL MIHAITA , ZAHARIA CARMEN , SUTEU DANIELA , PUITEL ADRIAN , TATARU-FARMUS RAMONA ELENA , BADEANU MARINELA
Published: April 2021

Two classical methods were applied for preparation of four plant extracts, i.e. heat reflux extraction and maceration, exactly for wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), yarrow (Achillea millefolium), oregano (Origanum vulgare) and primrose (Primula veris), plants from the spontaneous flora of Moldova area (Romania). The prepared extracts were preliminarily characterized by some known physical-chemical analytical methods used to evaluate various quality indicators of plant extracts (e.g. total polyphenols and flavonoids concentrations, density, viscosity) as well as comparative analysis of their UV-Vis and FTIR spectra. These vegetal extracts are non-toxic, and may have insecticide effect on the field of agricultural culture and storage pests.
The effect of production conditions on gene expression levels of inulinase of Aspergillus wentii NRLL 1778
Authors:   University of Trakya, Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Edirne, Turkey, BOSTANCI AYTEN , SANAL FİLİZ ,   University of Trakya, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Division of Molecular Biology Edirne, Turkey
Published: April 2021

In this study, the production of inulinase from Aspergillus wentii, the optimum conditions of that production and how those conditions influence gene expression levels of the enzyme were examined. For inulinase of A. wentii, the time of production was determined as 3 days, the temperature of production as 30°C, the starting pH of the production medium as 6.0, and concentration of Jerusalem artichoke added in to production medium as 3%. When the effect of C and N resources added to growth mediums on inulinase activity was investigated, the highest activity was observed in the medium containing 1% maltose. The medium containing 1% (NH4)2HPO4 was determined to be best growth medium. The enzyme was observed to be stable at pH 5.0-6.0 and to maintain its activity at 50°C for 30 minutes. It was found that gene expression was maximum at 2% Jerusalem artichoke concentration, pH 6.0, 35°C on the 1st day of production. The enzyme gene expression levels were higher compared to other studied resources when 1% cellulose was used as the carbon resource and 1% NH4H2PO4 as the nitrogen resource.
The effect of fish bone bioactive peptides on the wound healing process: an in vitro study on keratinocytes
Authors:   Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, National Institute of R&D for Biological Sciences, 296 Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania, IOSAGEANU ANDREEA , OANCEA ANCA ,   Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, National Institute of R&D for Biological Sciences, 296 Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania, ILIE DANIELA ,   Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, National Institute of R&D for Biological Sciences, 296 Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania, ANTON ELENA DANIELA ,   Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, National Institute of R&D for Biological Sciences, 296 Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania, CRACIUNESCU OANA ,   Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, National Institute of R&D for Biological Sciences, 296 Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2021

Fish bones mainly contain type I collagen and hydroxyapatite, and despite of their potential for applications in biotechnology and biomedicine, they represent one of the major source of waste generated by fish processing industry. The present study was focused on the interaction of bioactive peptides extracted from silver carp (H. molitrix) bones with human keratinocytes in culture. The potential of fish bone bioactive peptides to influence cell viability, proliferation and migration was evaluated in different experimental models in vitro. The results demonstrated a high efficiency and bioactivity of the enzymatically extracted fish bone peptides in several processes involved in cutaneous wound healing, in particular stimulation of keratinocytes metabolism and migration. In conclusion, they present a huge potential for applications in skin tissue engineering, but also in the biomedical and cosmetic fields.
Atendimento domiciliar odontológico ao idoso em tempos de pandemia por COVID-19
Authors: Matioli Gisseli , Benati Maria Antonia Fernandes Nabarro Oliveira , Santos Mirian Cristina Ribeiro dos
Published: April 2021

Objetivo: Discorrer sobre a forma de atendimento odontológico em domicílio em tempos de pandemia causado pelo COVID-19 visando diminuir o risco de contaminação pelo SARS-CoV-2, onde nesta modalidade o idoso, permanece no ambiente "livre de contaminação" e só recebe o profissional, para tratamentos de urgência e emergência, com os devidos cuidados. Revisão bibliográfica: Apurou-se com o presente estudo que devido a pandemia causada pelo SARS-CoV-2, desde dezembro de 2019 são repensadas novas formas de atendimento domiciliar ao idoso. A modalidade de atendimento é praticada em todo o mundo, e no Brasil vem se destacando ao longo dos anos. O intuito é evitar as formas mais comuns de contágio de COVID 19 com protocolo de biossegurança ao entrar e sair da residência, priorizando atendimentos de urgência e emergência, proporcionando melhor qualidade de vida ao idoso. Considerações finais: O cuidado em relação à contaminação por COVID-19 deve ser observado pelos profissionais da saúde e o atendimento domiciliar ao idoso é uma proposta que precisa ser visualizada como uma medida eficaz preventiva multiprofissional, principalmente nos casos de emergência ou mesmo em casos onde o idoso não possa comparecer em consultório odontológico visando, sua perspectiva e qualidade de vida.
Usabilidade de aplicativo móvel em saúde: uma revisão bibliométrica
Authors: Silva Louyse Victória Ferreira da , Santos Joelma Silva , Carvalho Ana Letícia Alves de , Andrade Daniele Mamédio de , Sá Davi Dantas de , Alves Érica Pereira , Felix Fabiola Kelli Silva , Medeiros Letícia Lany de Miranda , Andrade Beatriz Mamedio de , Almeida Taciana da Costa Farias
Published: April 2021

Objetivo: Caracterizar a produção científica relacionada à avaliação da usabilidade de aplicativos na área da saúde. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo bibliométrico, quantitativo e descritivo. As variáveis de interesse para este estudo foram: base de dados, ano de publicação, periódico, autores, titulação de autores, Qualis/Capes, fator de impacto, instrumento utilizado para medir a usabilidade e área de aplicação. Resultados: Foram considerados elegíveis para a análise 18 artigos. Identificou-se que 77,8% estavam disponíveis na MEDLINE; 55,5% publicados no ano de 2019; 77,8% no idioma Inglês; 82,3% publicações internacionais; 66,7% apresentando Qualis/Capes estrato “A”; 66,7% de autoria multiprofissional, com uma diversidade de aplicabilidade nas áreas da saúde, destacando-se as doenças crônicas; 72,2% utilizaram a System Usability Scale; e 94,4% dos estudos foram considerados validados em relação à aplicabilidade de escalas de avaliação e usabilidade pelos usuários. Considerações finais: A caracterização dos estudos possibilitou um maior conhecimento acerca da temática usabilidade de App moveis em saúde, assim como evidenciou a inovação desse tipo de estudo, predominância do uso da System Usability Scale, importância de construções de tecnologias de forma interprofissional, uma vez que possibilita ao usuário um autocuidado de forma integral ao acessar aplicativos na área da saúde.
8-mm portal incarcerated hernia after robotic colectomy: case report
Authors: Garretto João Victor Tavares Mendonça , Garretto Yara Tavares Mendonça , Morais Thales Hott Fernandes , Garcia Sofia Gonzaga , De Andrade Luisa Leal Barbosa Correia , Nogueira Maria Paula de Mello , Curi Marcela Lima Castro , Junqueira Maria Raquel , Luchese Louise  D’Arrigo , Prado Luiza Zaidan de Souza
Published: April 2021

Objective: The objective of this work is to report a hernia derived from the access portal used in robotic surgery. Details of the case: A 72-year-old woman, diagnosed with splenic angle adenocarcinoma of the colon, underwent robotic left colectomy and lymphadenectomy. On the 12th postoperative day, she developed vomiting and interrupted the elimination of feces and flatus. Computed tomography revealed hernia on the left flank with an 8 mm orifice with intestinal contents. Incisional herniorrhaphy was performed to correct the defect. PSH are associated with patient risk factors. They are also related to the diameter of the trocar and its place of passage. For its prevention, it is important to assess the need to close the aponeurosis according to each case. Final considerations: The disturbances created by the passage of 12 mm and 10 mm trocars must be closed. Those created by 5 mm trocars do not need to be closed, and those of 8 mm may or may not be closed, depending on the risk factors involved.
Investigação ambulatorial na amenorréia primária: estudo de caso com pseudo isodicêntrico cromossomo X
Authors: Cecchi Andréa de Oliveira , Kirchhoff Barbara Mendes , Gerotto Camila Graciano , Dair Elisabete Lilian , Martins Matheus Thiago Alves , Furlan Nathália Barbosa , Tavares Ronaldo de Castro
Published: April 2021

Objetivo: Relatar um caso de amenorréia primária, a investigação ambulatorial desse quadro e discutir alterações genéticas e endocrinológicas envolvidas. Detalhamento de caso: Paciente do sexo feminino, com idade de 16 anos, encaminhada ao ambulatório de endocrinologia ginecológica por ausência de menarca e caracteres sexuais secundários hipodensenvolvidos. Ao exame físico broto mamário presente à esquerda e ausente no lado direito, pêlos axilares e vaginais esparsos, Tanner M1P1. Investigação ambulatorial com dosagens hormonais e imagens ultrassonográficas sugestivas de insuficiência ovariana, hipótese diagnóstica confirmada por cariotipagem com evidência de disgenesia gonadal. Posterior terapêutica com estradiol e seguimento para avaliação da resposta à terapia hormonal e realização de exames complementares. Considerações finais: O pseudo isodicêntrico X reflete uma alteração genética que resulta no quadro de hipogonadismo hipergonadotrófico e, tal condição fisiopatológica explica a amenorréia primária e o não desenvolvimento sexual secundário apresentados pela paciente em questão. Desdobramentos biológicos e psicossociais exigem abordagem terapêutica e seguimento médico pelos possíveis desfechos associados.
Theory of constraints: The application of wine production facility
Authors: KARAKOÇ Mehtap , ŞIK Eser
Published: April 2021

With the effect of globalization, businesses need to survive by becoming resistant to competition. Traditional costing methods have been insufficient in the face of needs of businesses to increase their profitability. The purpose of the constraints theory that emerged for these reasons, is to identify and eliminate the constraints that will prevent businesses from operating efficiently. In this context, the theory of constraints is discussed and the basic principles of this theory are emphasized in the study. In this study, it is aimed to determine the optimum production amount by using the constraints theory. Thus, the current profitability of the business is observed after the constraints theory is applied. In practice, the production process of a wine producing enterprise has been examined and analyzed with the basic principles of constraints theory. As a result of the study, it was determined that the optimum product mix of the enterprise is 3000 bottles of white and 836 bottles of red wine according to the constraints theory. While the company made a profit of 93.736 TL with this production method, it was determined that the profitability of the enterprise increased according to the traditional approach.
Does Senior High School Strand Matter in Nursing Students’ Academic Self-Regulated Learning and Academic Performance?
Authors: Malaga Xerxes G. , Oducado Ryan Michael F.
Published: April 2021

The Philippines recently adopted the K to 12 program in basic education. Under this program, students can choose their track and strand relative to their interests or career choices when they reach senior high school. However, issues surfaced when the K to 12 graduates were admitted to the college courses not aligned with the strand they have completed. This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the difference in the academic self-regulated learning and performance of the STEM (Science and Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and non-STEM graduates in senior high school among freshmen nursing students in a city-subsidized college in the Philippines. The Academic Self-Regulation Learning Scale and grades of students in the first semester were used and analyzed in this study. Results showed that there was a significant difference in the academic self-regulated learning (p=0.045) and academic performance (p=0.000) of freshmen nursing students when grouped according to their senior high school strand.  The STEM graduates had significantly higher academic self-regulated learning and academic performance than the non-STEM completers. Unfortunately, no significant relationship was established between academic self-regulated learning and academic performance (p=0.559). Students who are graduates of the STEM strand from senior high school appear to be better prepared to take up the nursing course. Colleges of nursing may consider the academic strand of students in senior high school when admitting students in the nursing program.
Sistem Kontrol Robot Sepak Bola Beroda menggunakan Finite State Machine (FSM)
Authors: SATRIYO MOHAMAD BINAWAN , ANAM KHAIRUL , NEGARA MOHAMMAD AGUNG PRAWIRA
Published: April 2021

ABSTRAKPerkembangan teknologi menuntut transisi alat yang berbasis manual menjadi otomatis. Hal ini tak terkecuali pada perkembangan robot, termasuk robot sepak bola. Robot ini mengalami perkembangan sangat pesat. Hal ini didukung dengan adanya Kontes Robot Sepak Bola Indonesia (KRSBI). Penelitian kali mengusulkan robot sepak bola beroda dengan omni-directional weel sebagai pergrakannya menggunakan Finite State Machine (FSM) sebagai metode kontrol untuk menjalankan misi yang ditentukan. Misi robot yang dikembangkan yaitu mencari bola (wander), mencari posisi lurus terhadap bola, mencari gawang, dan menendang bola. Robot ini menggunakan CMUCam5 sebagai sensor masukan untuk mendeteksi bola sebagai target bedasarkan warna dan jarak. Jarak yang digunakan yaitu antara 20 cm sampai 60 cm dengan sudut antara -40 derajat sampai 40 derajat dan intensitas cahaya antara 113 sampai 1213 lux. Implementasi FSM pada robot sepak bola beroda dengan 5 jenis percobaan mencapai tingkat keberhasilan yang bagus yaitu 86% dengan rata-rata waktu menjalankan misi 29.24 detik.Kata kunci: CMUCam5, Finite State Machine, Omni-directional wheel, Robot Sepak Bola ABSTRACTTechnological development demands a transition from manual to automatic tools. It includes soccer robots that have developed so rapidly. This development is supported by the Indonesian Football Robot Contest (KRSBI). This study proposes a wheeled soccer robot with Omni-directional weel as its movement using Finite State Machine (FSM) as a control to carry out the specified mission. The mission is wandering to seek the ball, looking for a straight position to the ball, looking for the goal, and kicking the ball. This robot uses CMUCam5 as an input to detect the ball as a target based on color and distance. The distance used is between 20-60 cm with an angle of -40 degree to 40 degree and light intensity between 113-1213 lux. The implementation of FSM on a wheeled soccer robot with five types of experiments achieved a good result of 86% with an average mission time of 29.24 seconds.Keywords: CMUCam5, Finite State Machine, Omni-directional weel, Wheeledsoccer robot
Pendeteksi Golongan Darah Manusia Berbasis Tensorflow menggunakan ESP32-CAM
Authors: GHIFARI HUMMAM GHASSAN , DARLIS DENNY , HARTAMAN ARIS
Published: April 2021

ABSTRAKPendeteksian golongan darah dilakukan untuk mengetahui golongan darah yang dimiliki. Hingga saat ini pendeteksian golongan darah masih dilakukan oleh petugas analis kesehatan menggunakan kemampuan mata manusia. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan perancangan alat pendeteksi golongan darah menggunakan ESP32-CAM. Alat ini menggunakan kamera OV2640 untuk menangkap citra, yang diproses menggunakan Tensorflow Object Detection API sebagai framework untuk melatih serta mengolah citra darah. Model latih akan digunakan pada kondisi pendeteksian langsung dan ditampilkan dalam bentuk jendela program golongan darah beserta tingkat akurasinya. Dalam penelitian ini pengujian dilakukan menggunakan 20 dataset dengan jarak pengukuran antara ESP32-CAM dengan citra golongan darah yaitu sejauh 20 cm. Hasil yang didapat selama pengujian mayoritas golongan darah yang dapat terdeteksi adalah golongan darah AB.Kata kunci: ESP32-CAM, Tensorflow, Python, Golongan Darah, Pengolahan Citra ABSTRACTBlood group detection is performed to determine the blood group. Currently, in detecting blood type, it still relies on the ability of the human eyeThis paper presents a human blood group detection device using ESP32-CAM. This tool uses ESP32-CAM to capture images, and the Tensorflow Object Detection API as a framework used to train and process an image. The way this tool works is that the ESP32-CAM will capture an image of the blood sample and then send it via the IP address. Through the IP Address, the python program will access the image, then the image will be processed based on a model that has been previously trained. The results of this processing will be displayed in the form of a window program along with the blood type and level of accuracy. In this study, testing was carried out based on the number of image samples, the number of datasets, and the measurement distance. The ideal measurement distance between the ESP32-CAM and the blood group image is 20 cm long. The results obtained during the testing of the majority of blood groups that can be detected are AB blood group.Keywords: ESP32-CAM, Tensorflow, Python, Blood Type, Image Processing
Pengaruh Native VLAN terhadap Overhead Trafik Data pada Jaringan LAN
Authors: NUGROHO KUKUH
Published: April 2021

ABSTRAKPenggunaan switch pada jaringan yang sudah menerapkan teknologi VLAN dapat membagi jaringan menjadi beberapa wilayah jaringan yang berbeda dimana proses ini sebelumnya hanya bisa dilakukan oleh router. Data yang dipertukarkan antar wilayah jaringan yang berbeda akan melewati jalur trunk yang menghubungkan antar perangkat switch. Proses penambahan header ke dalam data dilakukan perangkat switch sebelum diteruskan melewati jalur trunk. Namun proses tersebut akan menambah overhead (beban trafik tambahan) dari setiap data yang dilewatkan pada jalur trunk. Produk switch dari Cisco memiliki fasilitas yang dinamakan sebagai native VLAN. Apabila asal wilayah VLAN dari data yang dilewatkan pada jalur trunk sama dengan informasi native VLAN yang tersimpan pada perangkat switch, maka data tersebut tidak perlu ditambahkan header disaat ingin dilewatkan jalur trunk. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh penggunaan native VLAN dalam mengurangi beban trafik jaringan pada jalur trunk. Hasil pengujian memperlihatkan penggunaan native VLAN dapat mengurangi beban overhead trafik data sebesar 4,77%.Kata kunci: VLAN, Native VLAN, Trunk, Jaringan LAN, Overhead Trafik ABSTRACTThe use of switches in the switch network with implementing VLAN technology can divide a network into several different networks that previously just be done with a router. The data that is exchanged among different networks will pass the trunk link that connects between switches. The process of adding a header within data is done by a switch before entering that data into the trunk link. However, that process will increase overhead traffic (additional traffic load) within each data that passed on the trunk link. Cisco's switches have a facility known as native VLAN. If the origin of the data's VLAN area that will be passed on the trunk link is the same as native VLAN information, then the data will not add with a header when will pass on the trunk link. This research will analyze the effect of using native VLAN in reducing overload data traffic on the trunk link. The test result shows that the use of native VLAN can reduce data traffic overhead by 4.77%.Keywords: VLANs, Native VLANs, Trunk Link, Switch Network, Overhead Traffic
Perbandingan Kinerja Pengontrol PID menggunakan Antarmuka OPC pada PLC dan MATLAB untuk Sistem Pasteurisasi Susu
Authors: MAULANA YULIAN ZETTA , PUJIHARSONO HERRYAWAN
Published: April 2021

ABSTRAKPLC digunakan pada pengontrolan suhu pada pasteurisasi susu. Di sisi lain, MATLAB memiliki variasi pengontrol yang lebih luas dan dapat terhubung ke sistem Pasteurisasi Susu menggunakan OPC. Namun, penggunaan OPC dikhawatirkan akan menurunkan kinerja sistem karena waktu tunda dan waktu sampling. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan kinerja pengontrolan PID pada sistem pasteurisasi susu dari MATLAB dan PLC dengan memperhatikan pengaruh antarmuka OPC. Pada penelitian ini, kinerja peralihan sistem diukur dengan pengontrol yang berbeda, menggunakan metode penalaan yang berbeda dan berasal dari PLC dan MATLAB. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan OPC tidak memberikan efek negatif pada kinerja sistem. Nilai rata-rata MSE setelah keadaan stabil pada pengontrol PI adalah 70,66 sedangkan pada pengontrol PID 1,16. Nilai MSE Pengontrol PID dengan Penalaan Cohen Coon adalah 0,356. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemilihan piranti pengontrol lebih memiliki efek signifikan terhadap kinerja dibandingkan dengan penggunaan OPC.Kata kunci: Pasteurisasi, Cohen Coon, PLC, MATLAB, OPC ABSTRACTPLC can be used to control temperature in milk pasteurization process. MATLAB has more usable Controllers that can be used in milk pasteurization process through OPC .The concern is that the use of OPC will reduce system performance due to delay and sampling time. This study aims to compare the performance of PID control in the milk pasteurization system usingMATLAB and PLC as controllersregarding the effect of using OPC interfaces. In this research, the transient response performance of the system was measured using different type of controllers, twhich use different tuning methods based on PLC and MATLAB. The results showed that the use of OPC did not have a negative effect on system performance. The MSE average in a steady condition for PI controller is 70,66, and for PID controller is 1,16. MSE result using Cohen Coon controller is 0,356. So it can be concluded that the choice of the control device has a more significant effect on performance than with the use of OPC.Keywords: Pasteurization, Cohen Coon, PLC, MATLAB, OPC
Analisis Performansi Multi User Detection pada Kanal NLOS untuk Sistem NOMA-VLC
Authors: PRATAMA BIMA SURYA , ADRIANSYAH NACHWAN MUFTI , PAMUKTI BRIAN
Published: April 2021

ABSTRAKNon-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA), mulai diteliti untuk dapat digunakan sebagai teknik multiple access yang efektif pada jaringan 5G karena teknik ini dapat menghemat bandwidth modulasi. Pada penelitian ini, NOMA diterapkan untuk sistem downlink Visible Light Communivation (VLC). Kami telah melakukan analisis performansi Multi-User Detection (MUD) pada kanal propagasi Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) dengan mempertimbangkan efek reflektor dan efek bayangan (shadowing). Kami juga mempertimbangkan teknik MUD yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu Succesive Interference Cancellation (SIC). Setelah simulasi yang ekstensif, kami menemukan bahwa dengan penerapan SIC sebagai MUD pada sistem NOMA-VLC lebih baik dibandingkan dengan tanpa NOMA. Selain itu, kami juga memperoleh peningkatan data rate sebesar 72 %.Kata kunci: VLC, NOMA, NLOS, MUD, Optical Wireless Communication. ABSTRACTNon-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA), began to be studied to be used as an effective multiple access technique on 5G networks because this technique can save modulation bandwidth. In this research, NOMA is applied to the Visible Light Communivation (VLC) downlink system. We have performed a Multi-User Detection (MUD) performance analysis on Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) propagation channels by considering the reflector and shadowing effects. We also consider the MUD technique used in this study, namely Successive Interference Cancellation (SIC). After extensive simulations, we found that the application of SIC as MUD to the NOMA-VLC system is better than without NOMA. In addition, we also achieve an increase in data rate of 72%.Keywords: VLC, NOMA, NLOS, MUD, Optical Wireless Communication.
Analisis Sistem Pengelolaan Limbah B3 Di Industri Tekstil Kabupaten Bandung
Authors: Wardhani Eka , Salsabila Dea
Published: April 2021

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengelolaan LB3 yang telah dilakukan di indsutri tekstil. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode perbandingan antara kondisi di lapangan dengan peraturan yang berlaku. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi mengenai pengelolaan LB3 yang dilakukan oleh PT X dapat disimpulkan beberapa hal yaitu sumber LB3 berasal dari proses produksi, lumpur IPAL, boiler, labolatorium, pemeliharaan mesin, dan klinik. Jenis LB3 yang dihasilkan berasal dari sumber spesifik umum yaitu lumpur IPAL dan limbah medis, sumber spesifik khusus yaitu hanya fly ash dan sumber tidak spesifik yang meliputi lampu TL, drum bekas LB3, oli bekas dan reagen. Karakteristik LB3 terdiri dari beracun, mudah menyala, korosif dan infeksius. PT X telah melakukan pengelolaan LB3 yang meliputi aspek pengemasan dan pewadahan, pengumpulan, penyimpanan, pengangkutan dokumen pengelolaan LB3, dan pelabelan LB3. Untuk kegiatan pengangkutan PT X bekerja sama dengan pihak ketiga diantaranya adalah PT Hijau Lestari, PT PPLI, PT Khalda, dan WGI. Berdasarkan hasil analisis pengelolaan LB3 di perusahaan ini termasuk kategori baik. Upaya pengelolaan LB3 yang harus ditingkatkan yaitu pada proses pelekatan simbol dan label, pengemasan, dan penyimpanan LB3.Kata Kunci: Kabupaten Bandung, Industri Tekstil, Limbah B3,ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the management of LB3 that has been carried out in the textile industry. The research method uses a comparison between conditions in the field and applicable regulations Based on the evaluation results on the management of hazardous materials carried out by PT X, it can be concluded several things, namely the source of hazardous materials originating from the production process, sludge from the wastewater treatment plant, boilers, laboratory, engine maintenance, and clinics. The types of hazardous materials produced come from general specific sources such are sludge from the wastewater treatment plant and medical waste, specific sources which are fly ash and non-specific sources which include lamps, drums used in hazardous materials, used oil and reagents. The characteristics of hazardous materials consist of toxic, flammable, corrosive, and infectious. PT X has managed the management of hazardous materials which includes aspects of packaging, storage, collection, storage, transportation of documents on the management of hazardous materials, and labeling of hazardous materials. For transportation activities, PT X cooperates with third parties including PT Hijau Lestari, PT PPLI, PT Khalda, and WGI. Based on the analysis the achievement of the management of dangerous substances in this company including the good category. Efforts to manage toxic and hazardous materials must be improved in the process of sticking symbols and labels, packaging, and storing toxic and hazardous materials.Keywords: Bandung Regency, Testile iIndustry, hazardous waste materials