bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Drying Tectona grandis boards using the simulating solar kiln conditions technique
Authors: Phonetip Khamtan , Brodie Graham Ian , Bouaphavong Douangta , Boupha Latsamy , Khambouddaphan Somxay
Published: July 2021

Timber cracking, drying stress residuals, and the change of moisture content profile were investigated during the drying of Tectona grandis boards in a conventional laboratory kiln. The study applied a technique that simulated solar kiln conditions using a conventional laboratory kiln to dry timber, based on Vientiane’s climatic conditions (Laos). The theoretical recharge and discharge model was used to generate the potential drying schedule for the Vientiane area; then the drying schedule was mimicked in a conventional laboratory kiln. Timber cracking and drying stress residual were monitored and measured using Image J software, and the change of moisture content profile was determined, based on the oven dry method. Measured moisture content data were compared with the theoretical drying model. The results showed that teak boards, of 25 mm thick, had no cracking. The drying stress residual was 0.8 ± 0.3 mm with the maximum of 1.53 mm. The initial average moisture content of 62% decreased to 12% within 16 d, while the case and core moisture contents reached 12% and 14%, respectively. The drying model described the changes of moisture content profile during drying, with a maximal error of 5%.
Effectiveness of current physiotherapy in carpal tunnel syndrome
Authors: Soyuer Ferhan
Published: July 2021

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a constellation of symptoms associated with compression of the median nerve at the wrist in the carpal tunnel. The main symptoms of CTS are numbness, pain and tingling of the first three fingers and radial side of the ring finger, nocturnal awakening is due to pain and impaired fine motor control because of weakness of the hand. Until now, the study results in which conservative methods have been applied in the treatment of CTS are contradictory. CTS rehabilitation includes laser therapy, ultrasound therapy, manual therapy, neurodynamic techniques, functional massage, splint, exercises etc. Alternative treatments for CTS include: acupuncture, massages, the Chinese cupping massage. The aim of this review is to explain the current physiotherapy methods applied in CTS patients and the research results on this subject.
Nursing care in palliative care in pediatric oncology
Authors: Mendonça Joana Muniz , Arruda Corbari Luana Luzia de Assis , Mazzaro Conchy Matheus Mychael , Silva Bentes Renan da
Published: July 2021

This research has as general theme "Nursing care in palliative care in pediatric oncology", an approach that needs to be further discussed due to the need to prepare nursing professionals working in the pediatric sector with cancer patients who are terminally. Thus, an informative text was produced with information based on authors who have already conducted research on this theme, with a qualitative approach, because this is a Bibliographic research. To guide this research, the general objective was to identify the knowledge and reactions of nursing professionals in pediatric cancer care and as specific objectives to identify the perceptions and feelings that permeate pediatric nursing practice in relation to cancer, treatment, and its implications and to know the care/care activities aimed at children hospitalized in the pediatric oncology sector. It is concluded that the courses directed to nursing need to offer disciplines that prepare these professionals to deal with pediatric patients who are in terminal state, preparing them to comfort the family in the face of the failure of the treatments that the patient underwent.
A Unique case report of successful pregnancy and delivery after being treated with pioglitazone and glimepiride (in first three months)
Authors: Sarkar Suman , Bhattacharya Kingshuk , Pathak Ankan , Roy Nirmalya , Sonthalia Nikhil , Bhar Anindita , Dasgupta Atrayee
Published: July 2021

A planned pregnancy (with IVF) in a patient with type 2 diabetes was treated with insulin along with glimepiride and pioglitazone (treated in first three months) from pre-conception stages until the postpartum is reported. She delivered a single viable male child at 33 weeks of gestation due to pregnancy induced hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus with no abnormalities. The newborn was healthy without any congenital and other abnormalities. To our belief, this is the first case reporting the use of pioglitazone as well as glimepiride in early pregnancy. It should be noted that both of the drugs are not recommended to be used in pregnancy but we may come across situations where the patient is already exposed to these drugs and not willing to abort pregnancy and this case adds value to the existing body of medical literature in such cases
Morphology and distribution of Laurencia sp.1 (Ceramiales, Rhodophyta) from Myanmar
Authors: Pa Kyaw Soe Pa
Published: July 2021

The plants of Laurencia sp. 1 were collected from Nyaw Byin (Lat. 13˚40′N, Long. 98˚00′E) to Sittwe (Lat. 20˚08′ N, Long. 92˚54′E) of Myanmar from 1987 to 2019. Laurencia sp.1 was characterized by the absence of corps en cerise within each superficial cortical cell, and lenticular thickenings in the walls of medullary cells, and the presence of secondary pit-connections between cortical cells, four pericentral cells per axial segment and tetrasporangia formed in the apical portion of the lateral axis with a parallel arrangement and cystocarps with one or more ostioles, based on the external and internal morphologies of both the vegetative and reproductive structures. The distribution and some ecological notes along with potential uses of this species were briefly described.
Socio-economics of mangrove ecosystem in South-eastern Ayeyarwady Delta area of Myanmar
Authors: Myint Kyi Kyi
Published: July 2021

Coastal communities are dependent on the resources available in mangrove ecosystems. The loss of these ecosystems would mean local, national and global welfare losses. Healthy mangrove ecosystems were related with integrated ecological and economical processes by local people. In the present study, uses of mangroves, products and the fishery status of local areas have been studied. The mangrove forests from the study areas provide charcoal, firewood, food and some medicinal plants for local people. To assess the economic value of the regions, the local people from three villages who lived in and near the mangrove forest were questioned and documented. The households studied were categorized into three groups such as poor, middle and rich class and then their monthly income and kinds of jobs studied. The products and works based on mangrove forest and water ways of study areas were the production of Nipa thatches, dried fishes, dried shrimp, nga-pi, pickled shrimp, shrimp sauce and charcoals.
Use of probiotics in aquaculture (a review)
Authors:   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Zaloilo I. , Zaloilo O. ,   Institute of Fisheries of NAAS, Kyiv, Rud Yu. ,   Institute of Fisheries of NAAS, Kyiv, Hrytsyniak I. ,   Institute of Fisheries of NAAS, Kyiv, Zaloilo Ye. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: July 2021

Purpose. To analyze data of available specialized literature and summarize the information obtained on the use of probiotics in modern aquaculture. To review basic principles of classification of existing probiotics, methods of their introduction into the aquatic organisms and mechanisms of action of different probiotic groups. Findings. The analysis of scientific publications on the use of probiotics in aquaculture for efficient farming in order to reduce fish and shrimp mortality and, accordingly, increase the efficiency of farms has been provided. The literature data on the classification of probiotics depending on the composition and purpose are summarized. Modern and general ideas about the microbiota of aquaculture species are described. The actual ways of probiotic administration into the aquatic organisms are given. The main concepts of mechanisms and results of probiotics action on the host (suppression of pathogenic microflora, improving the quality of the aquatic environment, competition for localization and nutrients, providing the animal with immunostimulants, digestive enzymes and other biologically active substances). The prospects of using probiotics as an alternative to antimicrobial drugs and chemical remedies in aquaculture are shown. Practical value. The review may be useful for scientists investigating alternative treatments of aquaculture objects and the interaction of aquatic organisms with probiotics. Key words: probiotics, aquaculture, control and prevention of fish diseases, aquatic organisms, alternatives to antibiotics.
Los procesos de nasalización en bribri en el marco de la teoría de la optimidad
Authors: Krohn Haakon S.
Published: July 2021

A nivel fonológico, la lengua bribri no posee consonantes nasales, pero sí cuenta con una serie de fonemas vocálicos nasales que contrastan con las vocales orales. Tres procesos fonológicos de nasalización diferentes afectan tanto consonantes sonoras como vocales átonas y producen alófonos nasales: armonía nasal con propagación regresiva, nasalización progresiva de codas silábicas y nasalización en codas silábicas como resultado de hipersonorización. Estos tres procesos se analizan en el presente artículo dentro del marco de la teoría de la optimidad. Se plantea que dos restricciones de alineamiento distintas son los propulsores de la armonía nasal y la nasalización progresiva, y que la hipersonorización, dependiendo del caso, es consecuencia de una restricción que penaliza el fono [b] en coda silábica o de una que penaliza consonantes sonoras geminadas.
Cristóbal Suárez de Figueroa, autor del segundo Quijote. Examen crítico de una postulación
Authors: O´Kuinghttons Rodríguez John
Published: July 2021

Nuestro objetivo es revisar de manera crítica la postulación de Cristóbal Suárez de Figueroa como probable autor del Quijote de Alonso Fernández de Avellaneda. Para ello cotejaremos los argumentos vindicativos de sus dos principales motivadores, a saber, Enrique Espín y Enrique Suárez Figaredo, remitiéndonos específicamente a los textos en que se defiende dicha candidatura. Comenzaremos con una generalidad de lo que hasta ahora conocemos de Avellaneda para luego concentrarnos en el germen y desarrollo de la candidatura de Figueroa. Concluiremos con una reflexión sobre el conocimiento del ámbito artístico de la época áurea que se puede alcanzar a partir del escrutinio de posibles candidatos de la imitación emprendida por Avellaneda, tomando como ejemplo la postulación de Suárez Figueroa. Asimismo, en ciertos momentos de nuestro estudio nos remitiremos al estado actual de los métodos de búsqueda de autoría de la novela.
Identidad y alteridad en la obra literaria de Francisco Moscoso Puello (1885-1959)
Authors: Santos Roque
Published: July 2021

Francisco Moscoso Puello es un médico dominicano que desarrolló su vida intelectual en la primera mitad del siglo XX. Imbuido de un espíritu crítico se sitúa al margen de la élite ligada al poder durante la tiranía trujillista. Atravesado por la experiencia personal de ser mulato, reflexionó en su obra literaria sobre la cuestión racial en República Dominicana, influenciado por las ideas claves del determinismo geográfico y el racismo biologicista que predominaron en las ciencias sociales decimonónicas. Es considerado un digno exponente de lo que se ha llamado el pesimismo dominicano en continuidad con los pensadores sociales dominicanos de finales del XIX e inicios del XX. En el siguiente trabajo, se analizan cuatro de sus obras literarias desde el punto de vista de la identidad, tanto personal como colectiva, y la alteridad, tomando como guía el concepto de identidad narrativa de Paul Ricoeur. A partir del método hermenéutico, propuesto por Stephen M. North (1986) y aplicado por Sánchez Escobar (2001) en la investigación cualitativa de producciones escritas, se analizan e interpretan los patrones recurrentes en torno a sus ideas raciales y su percepción de lo que en su momento se llamó el alma dominicana.
Three new gall mite records (Acari: Acariformes: Eriophyoidea) from Hungary and supplementary description of two species
Authors: Ripka Géza , Kiss Enikő , Kontschán Jenő , Szabó Árpád
Published: July 2021

Three eriophyoid species are recorded for the first time in Hungary, viz.Paraepitrimerus erigeronsisXue et Hong collected fromErigeron annuus(L.) Pers. (Asteraceae),Phyllocoptes parvulus(Nalepa) fromPotentilla reptansL. (Rosaceae) andAceria salicina(Nalepa) fromSalix albaL. (Salicaceae). In addition, supplementary description of the vagrant phyllocoptine mite,Paraepitrimerus erigeronsis, and the deuterogynous and leaf margin rollingAculus craspedobius(Nalepa) fromSalix integraThunb. (Salicaceae) is provided.
Correlation between insulin-like growth factor 1 levels and tacrolimus dose in pediatric liver recipients
Authors: Kurabekova R. M. , Tsirulnikova O. M. , Gichkun O. E. , Olefirenko G. A. , Pashkova I. E. , Belchenkov A. A. , Shevchenko O. P.
Published: July 2021

Introduction. To prevent post-transplant complications associated with unbalanced immunosuppression, objective indicators reflecting the state of the immune system and associated with the immunosuppressant dose are required. In pediatric liver transplantation, an important indicator of hepatocellular function and restoration of anthropometric characteristics is insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), which exhibits both nonspecific and selective immunomodulator properties.

Objective: to assess the correlation between growth hormone and IGF-1 levels and tacrolimus dose and blood concentrations in pediatric liver recipients and to determine the possibility of using the IGF-1 level in selecting the drug dose required to achieve its target concentration in the blood. Materials and methods. We examined 156 children aged from 2 to 105 (median – 8) months with liver cirrhosis of various etiology, who received liver from a living related donor. The concentration of growth hormone and IGF-1 was determined in blood plasma before, one month, and one year after transplantation using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Tacrolimus residual concentration was measured in the patient’s whole blood by immunochemical method.

Results. Growth hormone levels in the blood of pediatric liver recipients did not correlate with the dose or concentration of immunosuppressant tacrolimus one month or one year after transplantation, whereas the IGF-1 content was directly related to tacrolimus dose one year later (r = 0.41, p = 0.001), but not a month after surgery. The correlation coefficient was higher in uncomplicated post-transplant recipients (r = 0.51, p = 0.002) than in those with complications (r = 0.26, p = 0.17). The diagnostic efficiency of the IGF-1 level as an objective criterion for selecting the tacrolimus dose required to achieve its target blood concentration was 0.80 ± 0.11; 95% CI [0.58–1.00] (p = 0.007). In recipients with blood IGF-1 levels ≥115.7 ng/mL, the probability of prescribing a tacrolimus dose ≥0.25 mg/kg/day was 14 times higher than in children with lower blood IGF-1 levels. The estimated accuracy of the test was 83%, positive predictive value was 71%, and negative predictive value was 85%.

Conclusion. The IGF-1 level was found to correlate with tacrolimus dose in liver transplant recipients one year after transplantation. The diagnostic efficiency of IGF-1 as a potential indicator for choosing the tacrolimus dose required to achieve its target blood concentration is 80%, which suggests further study of the test to assess the effectiveness of immunosuppression and selection of an individual immunosuppressant dose.
Analysis of recipient and graft survival after primary and second kidney transplantation
Authors: Pinchuk A. V. , Shmarina N. V. , Dmitriev I. V. , Vinogradov V. E. , Kazantsev A. I.
Published: July 2021

Objective: to evaluate the 1- and 5-year graft and recipient survival after primary and second kidney transplantation, to compare the outcomes depending on the age of recipients.

Material and methods. The treatment outcomes for 364 patients who underwent kidney transplantation at Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care, Moscow over the period from 2007 to 2019. Of these, 213 patients underwent kidney transplantation for the first time, while 151 patients were having a second transplantation. We analyzed the effect of previous transplants, as well as the age of the recipients on long-term survival rates.

Results. No significant difference in 1- and 5-year survival of kidney recipients after primary and second transplantations was found. In contrast, the long-term graft survival significantly depended on this criterion and turned out to be significantly higher after primary transplantations. The 1- and 5-year survival of older recipients was lower than the survival of younger recipients after primary and second kidney transplantation. The 1-year graft survival after primary kidney transplantation was higher in young recipients than in older recipients of the same group, however, but there were no significant differences in the 5-year graft survival. After second transplantations, there were no significant differences in the 1- and 5-year graft survival depending on the age of recipients.

Conclusion. A history of previous transplantation is an important factor in kidney transplantation outcome, which must be taken into account in clinical practice.
Cadaveric kidney allotransplantation at Krasnoyarsk Regional Clinical Hospital
Authors: Arutyunyan V. S. , Keosyan A. V. , Firsov M. A. , Evdokimov D. P. , Tsokaev M. R. , Amelchugova O. S. , Lukicheva E. V.
Published: July 2021

Objective: to evaluate the early and long-term outcomes of cadaveric kidney allotransplantation (CKAT) based on a retrospective analysis of 71 cases treated at Krasnoyarsk Regional Clinical Hospital (KRCH).

Materials and methods. From March 2014 to June 2019, 71 kidney transplants were performed at KRCH – 42 (59.15%) men and 29 (40.85%) women. The age of the patients varied from 20 to 59 years (mean age 39.6 ± 8.14 years). The causes of end-stage chronic kidney disease which subsequently led to CKAT were chronic glomerulonephritis, chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis, hypertensive nephropathy (HN), diabetic nephropathy resulting from type I diabetes (DN), nephropathy of mixed genesis (HN + DN), vesicoureteral reflux, congenital angiodysplasia of the kidneys, and Alport syndrome. The mean number of HLA mismatches was 4.5 ± 0.9.

Results. Hospitalization lasted for an average of 34.05 ± 9.56 days. Primary function was observed in 32 (45.08%) patients, while 39 (54.92%) cases had delayed function. Post-transplant complications were noted in 23 (32.39%) patients, of whom 12 (16.9%) had early post-transplant complications, while 15 (21.13%) encountered complications in the late post-transplant period. The most frequently diagnosed were immunological, infectious, and urological complications. Vascular, surgical, oncological, and other complications were less frequent. The annual graft survival rate was 87.3%. Patient survival rate was 95.77%. One (1.4%) and 2 (2.81%) patients died in the early and late post-transplant periods, respectively. Hospital mortality – 1 case (1.4%).

Conclusion. Kidney transplantation is the most effective treatment for patients with irreversible chronic kidney disease. About 87.33% of transplants were found to be effective. However, 32.39% of patients had postoperative complications. The vast majority of complications were reversible and were corrected conservatively or surgically. Nevertheless, graft loss occurred in 12.67% of cases. The success of transplantation depends on a number of factors related to both the donor and the recipient, as well as the immunological status and surgical technique. A personalized approach to recipients helps to reduce postoperative complications, prevent nephrotoxicity and rejection reactions.
Effect of the anchors' free length that made of tubular screw rods on the forces distribution in pile-anchor retaining structures on highways
Authors: Lubarsky Nikolai , Leyer Darya
Published: July 2021

Pile-supported retaining structures are widely used to protect road sections from landslide processes. The article describes the design and calculation peculiarities of pile-supported retaining structures reinforced with a drill and inject anchors from tubular screw rods. The authors considered two options for this type of anchors setup: without free length and with a pre-set free length. In the software geotechnical complex Plaxis, on the finite element method basis, mathematical modeling and calculation of a pile-supported anchor retaining structure with different free anchors lengths from tubular screw rods for various soils types have been performed. Numerical relationships have been obtained between the anchors' free length and the resulting forces in the retaining structure. The performed calculations series of the test scheme showed that with an increase in the free anchors' length in the retaining structure, there is a decrease in the applied load in its load-bearing elements due to the horizontal displacements growth. The article presents the survey results of a real road section, on which a landslide displacement is being prepared, and considers a design solution for a pile-supported anchor retaining structure to ensure its safe operation. Performed a series of calculations for various landslide process development stages in this area showed that the effect of the anchors' free length also largely depends on the state of the adjacent soil mass. Obtained results clearly show that the design of a free length section for anchors made of tubular screw rods makes it possible to design more cost-effective pile-supported anchor holding structures without reducing their reliability.
Tecnologia, Organizações e Produtividade: Lições do Paradoxo de Solow
Authors: TEIXEIRA FRANCISCO LIMA CRUZ
Published: July 2021

RESUMO O objetivo deste trabalho é discutir a relação entre difusão de tecnologia, mudanças organizacionais e crescimento da produtividade. A literatura teórica e empírica sobre a relação entre difusão de tecnologia da informação (TI) e crescimento da produtividade é revisada, com foco no Paradoxo de Solow. É adotada uma abordagem que tenta explicar esse paradoxo sob a perspectiva da difusão de inovações tecnológicas e organizacionais. Nas conclusões, são apresentadas considerações sobre políticas públicas para lidar com as novas tecnologias.
“Um fã teu, quem realmente te admira, jamais faria esse tipo de coisa”: On the existence of appositive free relatives in Brazilian Portuguese
Authors: Medeiros Junior Paulo
Published: July 2021

Brazilian Portuguese data provide evidence to the claim I make in this paper that there are appositive free relatives, contrary to what Emonds (1979) states, for whom free relatives cannot have appositive semantics or syntax. I argue there are reasons to believe the wh-sentence evidenced in the title of this paper is in fact a free relative that carries appositive content, considering issues such as distribution, matching, the nature of quem and semantic content. The quem-type sentence I put into analysis in the present paper differs from an ordinary (headed) appositive relative clause for it seems to be juxtaposed to the nominal it relates to, being equivalent to it, a condition that leads to the impossibility of a relativization process in Kaynes’s (1994) terms for the derivation of this kind of sentence.
ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF Heteranthera reniformis EXTRACTS AGAINST Bipolaris oryzae1
Authors: PERBONI LAÍS TESSARI , AGOSTINETTO DIRCEU , FARIAS CANDIDA RENATA JACOBSEN DE , CHAVES FÁBIO CLASEN , GARCIA JÉSSICA RODRIGUES
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT Plants synthesize specialized metabolites to defend themselves against pathogens. These active compounds, when isolated and identified, can be used as template for fungicide development. Based on field observations, Heteranthera reniformis (kidney leaf mudplantain) could potentially synthesize compounds with antifungal activity. The goal of this study was to evaluate the fungicidal activity of H. reniformis leaf extracts on Bipolaris oryzae development. The activities of hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol extracts of H. reniformis leaves were tested on mycelial growth, sporulation, and colony morphology. Due to the highest inhibition of B. oryzae sporulation, methanol extract was chosen for concentration tests. The effect of methanol extract on B. oryzae spore length and germination was also evaluated. Methanolic extract was the most active in inhibiting B. oryzae sporulation. The morphology of the colonies is altered when the fungus grows in medium containing H. reniformis leaf extracts. Higher concentration of methanol extract stimulates mycelial growth and suppresses B. oryzae sporulation. There are reductions in length and number of germinated B. oryzae spores caused by methanol extract of H. reniformis leaves. Methanolic extract has compounds with antifungal activity and should be subjected to bioassay-guided isolation for purification and identification of these active compounds.
SOURGRASS INTERFERENCE ON SOYBEAN GROWN IN BRAZILIAN CERRADO
Authors: BRAZ GUILHERME BRAGA PEREIRA , CRUVINEL ALINE GUIMARÃES , CANEPPELE ALAN BRUNO , TAKANO HUDSON KAGUEYAMA , SILVA ALESSANDRO GUERRA DA , OLIVEIRA JÚNIOR RUBEM SILVÉRIO DE
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT Sourgrass (Digitaria insularis) is one of the main species causing significant losses in Brazilian soybean production systems. Thus, this paper aimed to evaluate sourgrass interference on soybeans grown under Cerrado conditions. Three field experiments were conducted, of which the first two (E1 and E2) simulated sourgrass after pre-sowing burndown, using plants already emerged by the time soybeans were sown; whereas the third (E3) simulated both sourgrass and soybeans emerged simultaneously. Both E1 and E2 were conducted in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with five treatments based on sourgrass infestation densities (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 plants m-2) and four replications. In turn, E3 was also carried out in an RCBD but with treatments arranged in a 2 x 5 factorial and four replications. The first factor comprised two soybean cultivars, while the second was sourgrass density levels, just as in E1 and E2. The results showed that increasing sourgrass densities reduced soybean yield regardless of the plant growth stage when the crop was sown. Yield losses were higher when sourgrass plants were already established by the time soybean was sown. Soybean yield losses reached up to 80% under higher sourgrass infestation levels.
BIOLOGICAL NITROGEN FIXATION STABILITY OF COWPEA CULTIVARS WITH TROPICAL SEMI-ARID RHIZOBIAL STRAINS
Authors: SOUZA AMANDA CORDEIRO DE MELO , LIRA THIAGO PONTES , COSTA ANTONIO FÉLIX DA , FRACETTO FELIPE JOSÉ CURY , FRACETTO GISELLE GOMES MONTEIRO , LIRA JUNIOR MARIO ANDRADE
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT Cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) are an economically and socially important legume in northern and north-eastern Brazil and can establish effective symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. We evaluated the symbiotic compatibility and efficiency of rhizobial strains from Pernambuco semi-arid soils and determined their symbiotic stability on the IPA-206, BR 17-Gurguéia, and BRS Novaera cultivars, selected for different environments. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse to evaluate a 3 × 28 factorial arrangement (cultivars selected for different environments × inoculation with the currently recommended strain, uninoculated plants with or without mineral nitrogen, and 25 rhizobial strains from semi-arid soils) in a randomized block design with four replicates. We determined nodule number, shoot and root dry matter, nodule dry matter by nodule number, nitrogen accumulated in the shoot by nodule dry matter, nitrogen content and accumulation in the shoot, relative efficiency of the recommended strain based on nitrogen accumulation, and shoot dry matter. Overall, the cultivars responded differently to different strains and cultivar biological nitrogen fixation potential. Strains G7.85 and BR 3262 showed potential for biological nitrogen fixation. BR 3262 was confirmed to be adequate for inoculation of different cowpea cultivars.
GYPSUM AND POTASSIUM DOSES ON CAULIFLOWER NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND PRODUCTION
Authors: CHARLO HAMILTON CÉSAR DE OLIVEIRA , ALMEIDA JULIANO DA SILVA MARTINS DE , MOREIRA ÉDIMO FERNANDO ALVES , CASTOLDI RENATA , LUZ JOSÉ MAGNO QUEIROZ , LEMES ERNANE MIRANDA
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT Gypsum is widely used in agriculture to supply nutrients to the soil-plant system. However, the excessive use of gypsum may lead to a reduction of cationic soil nutrients such as potassium in the most superficial soil layer. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using gypsum and potassium for cauliflower crop nutritional status and commercial production. The experiment was conducted in 5×5 factorial scheme, corresponding to five K doses (0, 100, 180, 240, 360 kg ha−1 of K2O) and five gypsum doses (0, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 kg ha−1) in dystrophic Red Latosol. Leaf N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, B, Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn contents, commercial head mass, diameter and height and peduncle diameter were evaluated. The application of 360 kg ha−1 of K2O resulted in 29.69% more K in cauliflower leaf and 18.94% more commercial head mass compared to the non-application of K. The application of 4000 kg ha−1 of gypsum resulted in reductions of leaf S and Mn and increase in leaf Cu. Based on the results observed, 4000 kg ha−1 of gypsum and 360 kg ha−1 K2O could be required for high cauliflower production.
WATER STATUS EVALUATION OF MAIZE CULTIVARS USING AERIAL IMAGES
Authors: ANDRADE JUNIOR ADERSON SOARES DE , BASTOS EDSON ALVES , SOUSA CARLOS ANTONIO FERREIRA DE , CASARI RAPHAEL AUGUSTO DAS CHAGAS NOQUELI , RODRIGUES BRAZ HENRIQUE NUNES
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the water status of maize cultivars through thermal and vegetation indexes generated from multispectral aerial images obtained from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and correlate them with physiological indicators and soil water contents. The application of three water regimes based on the reference evapotranspiration (ETo) (30%, 90%, and 150% ETo) was evaluated for two maize cultivars (AG-1051 and BRS-Caatingueiro). An UAV was used to acquire thermal and multispectral images. The indexes evaluated were CWSI, CI-G, CI-RE, CIV, NDVI and OSAVI, which were correlated with gas exchange and soil moisture measures. The CWSI present correlation with physiological indicators (stomatal conductance, transpiration, and net CO2 assimilation rate) that can be used to evaluate water status of maize plants. The multispectral vegetation indexes NDVI and OSAVI can replace the CWSI thermal index in water status evaluations for maize plants.
Movement Pattern Analysis of Layup, Jump Shot and Free Throw in Basketball
Authors:   Director and Head of Education Department of “Strength and Conditioning Academy, India., Mathankar Apurva , Saini Akanksha ,   Coach at “Strength and Conditioning Academy, India.
Published: July 2021

Basketball sport originated as a non-contact sport but recently it has evolved into physically more challenging in which contact is accepted and expected. This transition of the sports has increased the injury rates substantially. Basketball includes multiple movements such as jumps, turns and change of direction, running and deceleration in its various movements of jump shot, free throw and layup shot. The complexities of these movements imposes various demands on basketball players, which makes it more important to know the health oriented aspects of the movement. This review explains the movement pattern analysis of these basketball specific movements in detail which can help the physiotherapist to plan the injury prevention strategies for their athletes. KEY WORDS: Basketball, Basketball Movements, Jump Shot, Layup Shot, Basketball Free Throw.
Frequency Of Low Back Pain and Other Associated Musculoskeletal Disorders In City Bus Conductors of Guwahati city, Assam, India
Authors:   Post Graduate Research Scholar, College of Physiotherapy and Medical Sciences , Guwahati , Assam, India., Roy Surajit , Bhattacharya Ujwal ,   Professor cum Dean , Pratiksha Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Guwahati, Assam, India., Boruah Kritica ,   Physiotherapist, NHM, Chera Talo District Hospital, Koloriang, Arunachal Pradesh, India., Bhattacharya Urvashi ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, Meghalaya, India.
Published: July 2021

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal discomfort, especially low back pain (LBP) leads to substantial economic loss to individuals as well as to the community. Musculoskeletal disorders not only lead to loss of health but also loss of wealth. Bus conductors who are an important population in the community are at an increased risk of developing musculoskeletal symptoms. Their jobs involve prolonged standing and walking inside the bus for whole day which have been identified as risk factors for musculoskeletal discomfort. Materials and methods: A survey of 100 bus conductors from different bus routes between the age group of 20 to 50 years, having at least 1-year working history and standing for 5 h/day, was conducted in Guwahati city of Assam state. Those with a history of trauma, preexisting medical conditions, or musculoskeletal deformities were excluded. Prevalence of LBP was assessed using Oswestry disability low back Pain Questionnaire, musculoskeletal discomfort was assessed by using Cornell musculoskeletal discomfort questionnaire. Mean, standard deviation and percentage was calculated for analysis. Result: The mean for Oswestry disability low back pain score is 23.26 and SD is ±9.8786. According to Oswestry disability LBP interpretation score it falls under 21- 40 percent- moderate disability. CMDQ scoring shows the mean SD is higher in lower back, neck and both the knees. The result of the study shows that bus conductors have a higher susceptibility to the back, neck and knees. Conclusion: The bus conductors work continuously for long periods and their severe workload results in the development of disability in lower back. The conductors suffer from MSD in different parts of their body, particularly the lower back, neck and both knees, regions which hinders their normal work activities. Thus, it can be concluded that the bus conductors are highly stressed in their occupation due to the hazardous working condition and work behaviour, which also affects their health and overall work performance. KEY WORDS: Low back pain, Musculoskeletal disorder, Work related musculoskeletal disorder, Bus conductors, Oswestry disability low back pain questionnaire, Cornell musculoskeletal discomfort questionnaire.
Complete Aortic Endograft Occlusion in a Patient with Psoriasis: A Case Report and Systematic Review of the Literature Seeking for a Potential Causal Association
Authors: VG Alexiou , D Chatzis , KG Moulakakis , S Gkounta , M Mitsis , S Koutsias
Published: July 2021

Background: We report a case of a patient with complete aortic endograft occlusion and no morphological characteristic that could explain this event, other than the hypercoagulant status associated with psoriasis. The patient had severe intertriginous psoriasis complicated with cellulitis and sepsis and was treated with endograft excision and replacement with an aortic tube graft.
“St. Petersburg Flood Legend” and the Myth of the “End of Petersburg”
Authors: Dushenko Constantine
Published: July 2021

The article examines the “flood legend” as part of the cultural myth of the “end of St. Petersburg” (ie, in essence, the end of the empire created by Peter I.). The existence of a “folklore flood legend” is postulated by all authors of works on the “Petersburg myth” and “Petersburg text”. It is believed that it is she who lies at the origins of literary works on this subject. In reality, the situation was the other way around: it was not a literary legend that arose from oral tradition, but the idea of “oral tradition” arose under the influence of an already existing literary legend. There is not a single early record of the “flood legend”, and the record published in 1888 by P.P. Karatygin cannot be accepted as historical evidence. The literary “flood legend” began with A. Mickewicz. It was he who created the first eschatological (in the exact sense of the word) image of the death of St. Petersburg from the flood and connected it with the idea of the original curse of the “city on bones”. Then this image was developed by Russian romantic poets, but the decisive role in the codification of the “legend” belonged to D. Merezhkovsky's novels “Peter and Alexis” (1904–1905) and “Alexander I” (1911–1912).
Власть надежд: отстаивание инфраструктуры в новых городских районах
Authors: Запорожец Оксана , Багина Яна
Published: July 2021

Городские инфраструктуры – важные основания городской жизни и городской политики. Кризис больших политических программ с их абстрактными целями и неопределенными временными горизонтами способствовал формированию политик повседневности, центральным пунктом которых стали городские инфраструктуры. Ее отсутствие, ненадлежащее состояние или дефицит является предметом переговоров между различными городскими агентами и основанием их противостояния. Центральный вопрос статьи: как именно жители новых районов отстаивают свои инфраструктурные требования, тем самым нарушая привилегию властей и девелоперов на развитие масштабных инфраструктурных проектов. Статья основана на материалах полевого исследования, проведенного в 2019–2020 гг. в новом жилом районе Подмосковья. Отстаивание надежд и оспаривание привилегий властных агентов происходит благодаря созданию горожанами динамичной, насыщенной событиями аффективной среды, в которой (вос)производится идея должного состояния инфраструктуры. Эта среда формируется одновременными действиями жителей на разных площадках, которые связываются согласованной версией происходящего, артикулируемой через локальные цифровые гражданские медиа – тематические группы в ВКонтакте, Инстаграм, Telegram, созданные и контролируемые местными жителями. Идея долженствования, предлагаемая и отстаиваемая местными жителями, основана на базовом аргументе о необходимости инфраструктуры, разделении ответственности за ее создание между властями, девелоперами и местными жителями. Последние рассматриваются как основная движущая сила изменений, создатели требований, на основе которых оцениваются происходящие события. Создание динамичной, содержательно и аффективно насыщенной среды, которая становится способом давления на власти и девелоперов, происходит за счет множества действий местных жителей на различных (иногда взаимоисключающих) аренах, подчиненных общей цели – отстаиванию их интересов. В процессе онлайн-коммуникации, разворачивающейся в локальных цифровых медиа, наиболее активные местные жители вовлекают в процесс своих соседей. Общими усилиями происходит «расколдовывание» логики создания инфраструктуры и передел ответственности различных агентов, апелляция к эмоциям и общему знанию о районе. Хотя влияние горожан на развитие материальных инфраструктур оценить сложно, можно утверждать, что их усилиями создается и успешно развивается гражданская инфраструктура.
The schoolwide enrichment model for reading (SEM-R) framework
Authors: ALHİBS Mashael
Published: July 2021

Educators and researchers have suggested that the Schoolwide Enrichment Model for Reading (SEM-R) is an appropriate approach that helps in meeting their needs. SEM-R was developed from the general SEM model. It was designed to emphasize reading enjoyment and reading skill development (Reis et al., 2008). The SEM-R consists of three phases: (a) Phase I: Exposure, (b) Phase II: Supported Independent Reading, and (c) Phase III: Choice Components. Separate studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of the SEM-R on increasing gifted students’ reading fluency, achievement, and attitude toward reading. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to provide a brief literature review exploring the researched effects of the SEM-R on gifted students’ reading fluency, achievement, and attitude toward reading.
Improved Performance of Trash Detection and Human Target Detection Systems using Robot Operating System (ROS)
Authors: Kisron Kisron , Dewantara Bima Sena Bayu , Oktavianto Hary
Published: July 2021

In a visual-based real detection system using computer vision, the most important thing that must be considered is the computation time. In general, a detection system has a heavy algorithm that puts a strain on the performance of a computer system, especially if the computer has to handle two or more different detection processes. This paper presents an effort to improve the performance of the trash detection system and the target partner detection system of a trash bin robot with social interaction capabilities. The trash detection system uses a combination of the Haar Cascade algorithm, Histogram of Oriented Gradient (HOG) and Gray-Level Coocurrence Matrix (GLCM). Meanwhile, the target partner detection system uses a combination of Depth and Histogram of Oriented Gradient (HOG) algorithms. Robotic Operating System (ROS) is used to make each system in separate modules which aim to utilize all available computer system resources while reducing computation time. As a result, the performance obtained by using the ROS platform is a trash detection system capable of running at a speed of 7.003 fps. Meanwhile, the human target detection system is capable of running at a speed of 8,515 fps. In line with the increase in fps, the accuracy also increases to 77%, precision increases to 87,80%, recall increases to 82,75%, and F1-score increases to 85,20% in trash detection, and the human target detection system has also improved accuracy to 81%, %, precision increases to 91,46%, recall increases to 86,20%, and F1-score increases to 88,42%.
Komunikasi Pendek: Penanaman Cendawan Jerami Volvariella volvacea menggunakan Sisa Biojisim Pisang
Authors: Abdullah Hanisom , Othman Norlida , Mokhtar Marina , Azmi Mohamad Yuzaidi , Mohamad Azhar , Yusof Norjan
Published: July 2021

Di Malaysia, penanaman cendawan Volvariella volvacea secara komersial telah bermula pada tahun 2014. Pada peringkat awal, jerami padi telah digunakan sebagai media pertumbuhan. Walau bagaimanapun, penggunaan jerami padi telah didapati mempunyai beberapa kelemahan seperti kurang kebolehdapatan di seluruh negara, bermusim, hasil kutipan rendah dan penyediaan media yang rumit kerana memerlukan proses pemotongan dan perendaman dalam air kapur. Dalam tahun kebelakangan ini, tandan buah kosong kelapa sawit (TBK) didapati mampu memberikan hasil kutipan yang lebih tinggi berbanding jerami padi. Proses penyediaan media TBK juga lebih ringkas, tidak memerlukan pemotongan ke saiz kecil. Kos penyediaan media TBK adalah rendah secara relatif memandangkan TBK banyak diperoleh sebagai sisa kilang minyak sawit sepanjang tahun. Selain jerami padi dan TBK, penggunaan biojisim lain seperti daun pisang kering yang terbukti berjaya di negara Filipina dan Ghana, belum pernah dilaporkan dalam domain umum di Malaysia. Kajian ini dijalankan untuk menguji kebolehlaksanaan penanaman V. volvacea menggunakan sisa biojisim pisang. Kebolehmandirian V. volvacea dikaji menggunakan kaedah batas dan bakul di lapangan. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa kaedah batas memberikan hasil kutipan cendawan yang lebih tinggi berbanding kaedah bakul. Secara purata, 2.5 kg cendawan segar berjaya diperoleh daripada setiap batas tanaman. Oleh kerana setiap batas dibina daripada 24 kg daun pisang kering, Koefisien Pertukaran Biologi (KPB) bagi kaedah ini adalah 10.4% manakala KBP bagi kaedah bakul adalah lebih rendah secara ketara pada 8.3% (1.0 kg cendawan segar/12 kg media). Walaupun banyak pemboleh ubah kajian memerlukan pengoptimuman pada masa akan datang, kajian ini berjaya memperoleh data asas untuk dijadikan kerangka rujukan bagi penanaman cendawan V. volvacea secara integrasi dengan tanaman pisang. Menggunakan konsep permakultur, sisa biojisim daripada ladang pisang boleh digunakan secara mampan bagi penanaman cendawan V. volvacea untuk menjana pendapatan baharu.
Preliminary Study on Effect of Hydrothermal Temperature during TiO2 Synthesis on the Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil
Authors: Abdul Rahman Nurashina , Ramli Anita , Fai Kait Chong
Published: July 2021

In the present work, effect of hydrothermal temperature from 120 to 160 °C on TiO2 physicochemical properties as well as its photocatalytic activity towards biodiesel production using waste cooking oil (WCO) was investigated. TiO2was synthesized via hydrothermal method using Titanium butoxide, Ti(OBu)4 as the precursor and nitric acid, HNO3 as the peptizing agent. Next, the synthesized photocatalyst was dried at 60 °C for 24 h and later calcined at 400 °Cfor 2 h. The synthesized TiO2 was characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Burnauer- Emmet- Teller (BET) to determine their crystallinity and textural properties. Results showed that all synthesized TiO2 have a mixture of anatase and rutile phase and N2 adsorption- desorption isotherm for all catalyst possess Type IV isotherm according to IUPACclassification with hysteresis loop of type H1. Then, all the synthesized catalysts were tested for biodiesel production using esterified waste cooking oil under visible light irradiation for 1 h and 10 min. Percentage of fatty acid methyl ester (FAMEs) present in the synthesized biodiesel was determined using gas chromatography with flame ionization detector (GC-FID). The synthesized catalyst (T24_160) showed a good photocatalytic activity as the percentage of biodiesel yield was higher (3.41%) compared to the other catalyst.
Efficacy of Granisetron in the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting among Paediatric Oncology Patients Receiving Moderate to Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy: A Single-Blinded, Non-Inferiority Trial
Authors: Doris Lau Sie Chong , Cheng Khai Soh , Loh C-Khai , Syed Zakaria Syed Zulkifli , Alias Hamidah
Published: July 2021

This single-blinded, non-inferiority trial was conducted over an 8-month period to examine the efficacy of intravenous granisetron at two differing doses in preventing acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)among paediatric patients receiving moderate to highly emetogenic chemotherapy. Seventeen patients (9 males and 8 females) were recruited and randomly assigned to receive alternating granisetron dosages of 0.01 mg/kg and 0.04 mg/kg during each chemotherapy cycle. The severity of CINV during and three days post-completion of chemotherapy, as well as common side effects of granisetron were recorded. A total of 78 cycles of chemotherapy (38 cycles of 0.01 mg/kg and 40 cycles of 0.04 mg/kg) were evaluated. The median age of the study population was 5.2 years (interquartile range 25th, 3.8; 75th, 8.7). Patients’ diagnoses comprised of haematological malignancy, bone tumour and cerebral neoplasm. From this study, we demonstrated that intravenous (IV) granisetron 0.01 mg/kg was non-inferior to 0.04 mg/kg in terms of achieving a complete response for acute CINV. However, a similar observation was not seen in the post-treatment period analysis (delayed CINV). In conclusion, IV granisetron at 0.04 mg/kg/dose provides effective protection and prophylaxis of both acute and delayed CINV. Further study with a larger sample size may be required before a definite conclusion can be made with regards to efficacy of 0.01 mg/kg dose.