bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Musculoskeletal problems, attitudes and behaviors related to physical activity, and social media addiction in musicians during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Narin Aral Selnur , Kecelioglu Sule
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal problems are common in musicians. Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has brought with it lockdowns and quarantine periods, and as a result, caused physical and psychological problems. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate musculoskeletal problems, attitudes and behaviors related to physical activity, and social media addiction in musicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted on a total of 137 musicians (string, keyboard, wind, percussion instrument players, and vocalists) online. Musculoskeletal problems with Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ), attitudes and behaviors related to physical activity with Cognitive Behavioral Physical Activity Questionnaire (CBPAQ), social media addiction with Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS) were evaluated. RESULTS: In CMDQ, it was found that upper back, lower back, and neck problems were more common in all musicians. There were no differences between instrument groups in terms of CBPAQ sub-dimensions, total CBPAQ, and total BSMAS (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: Considering the dramatic effects of COVID-19, it may be important not to ignore musicians’ musculoskeletal problems. It is recommended to design future studies investigating the effects of social media platforms on physical activity awareness by turning the opportunities of COVID-19 into advantages for challenges in musicians.
Association between Hypertension and Physical Activity as Measured by Wearable Devices in Older Adults
Authors:   Korean Academy of Cardiorespiratory Physical Therapy, Park Kyue-nam , Kim Si-hyun
Published: January 2023

Purpose: Studies examining the association between hypertension and physical activity according to the activity intensity of older adults, as measured by wearable devices, are limited. In this study, we investigated the association between hypertension and physical activity using data collected by wearable devices in adults aged ≥ 65 years.
Methods: Fifty-two adults were recruited and divided into the hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure ≥ 80 mmHg, or the use of antihypertensive medications) and control groups. Wearable devices were used to provide an objective measure of the study participants’ physical activity. The physical activity data collected were analyzed according to the daily average time of vigorous, moderate, and light activities and sedentary behavior. The daily amount of time allotted for physical activity according to activity intensity was compared between the hypertension and control groups.
Results: Older adults with hypertension spent significantly less time participating in vigorous and moderate activities and exhibited increased sedentary behavior than those in the control group (p<.05). Additionally, older adults who participated in vigorous activities were less likely to have hypertension (odds ratio [OR]=.923, 95% confidence interval [CI]=.858-.994; adjusted OR=.919, 95% CI=.854-.989).
Conclusion: Thus, the results of this study demonstrated an association between hypertension prevalence and the amount of physical activity in older adults using data obtained from wearable devices. Future studies are needed to investigate the effects of changing the physical activity patterns on hypertension, such as increasing the amount of moderate or vigorous activities and/or decreasing sedentary behavior.
Respiratory Muscle Training for Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Korean Academy of Cardiorespiratory Physical Therapy, Lee Ji-Yeon , Jeon Jeong-Woo , Kim Jin-Seop
Published: January 2023

Purpose: This systematic review was designed to analyze studies examining the effects of respiratory muscle training on cervical spinal cord injury.
Methods: Randomized controlled trials on the rehabilitation of patients with cervical spinal cord injury were searched using four databases: Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), PubMed, and Google Scholar. Five studies were selected according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines, and the PEDro scale was used for qualitative analysis. For rehabilitation, a protocol including respiratory training and physical activity was selected.
Results: Of the 135 studies identified in the 2019-2022 period, three were finally selected. All studies performed respiratory muscle training for 30-40 min a day, 5 days a week, for 6-12 weeks. Performing a meta-analysis was difficult because of differences in the study design, and all studies reported significant improvement in respiratory function compared with that in the control group.
Conclusion: The literature on various respiratory muscle training for cervical spinal cord injury is scarce. However, it is confirmed that respiratory muscle training has a positive effect on not only respiratory function but also neuroplasticity, cardiovascular autonomic function, and quality of life in patients with cervical spinal cord injury.
Therapeutic capabilities of secnidazole in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis
Authors:   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Dobrokhotova Yu.E. , Shadrova P.A. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: January 2023

Background: the research is still focused on bacterial vaginosis (BV) in view of its high prevalence among women and potential damaging effects on fertility The treatment regimens which are presented in the current guidelines and available for obstetricians and gynecologists may cause adverse local and systemic effects. In addition, female patients frequently experience BV recurrences. Aim: to assess the efficacy of taking secnidazole once as a single dose in the treatment of BV based on clinical findings and laboratory-based test results Patients and Methods: the study included 40 female patients with diagnosed BV. The patients were split into two groups, 20 women in each group. The treatment group patients received secnidazole 2 g once as a single dose, and the control group patients received the standard treatment with metronidazole 500 mg twice daily for 7 days. The evaluation of patients included the vaginal pH value and laboratory-based diagnostic tests, such as microscopy of the vaginal discharge and Florocenosis/Bacterial vaginosis-FRT PCR assay whose prognostic value indicators are comparable with the international clinical and laboratory-based diagnostic criteria. Results: before therapy, the mean leucocyte count in the vaginal smear in the treatment group patients was 12.4±3.0 per field of vision and in the control group patients — 11.3±1.8; after therapy — 9.2±1.2 and 10.1±4.4, respectively. A statistically significant decrease (р<0.05) in vaginal pH was recorded after the therapy: to 4.4±0.1 in the treatment group and 4.3±0.1 in the control group. The average concentration of BV-associated species after the administered therapy was lower than that at the baseline (the difference was statistically significant). Conclusion: сonsidering the comparable clinical and microbiological outcomes of the alternative and standard BV treatment regimens, as well as the convenience of administration associated with single-dose therapy, secnidazole can be used to treat bacterial vaginosis. KEYWORDS: bacterial vaginosis, microbiota, pelvic inflammatory disease, secnidazole, metronidazole. FOR CITATION: Dobrokhotova Yu.E., Shadrova P.A. Therapeutic capabilities of secnidazole in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Russian Journal of Woman and Child Health. 2022;5(4):297–302 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2618-8430-2022-5-4-297-302.
Inositols: pharmacology and findings of clinical trials. Current evidence and prospects
Authors:   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Dobrokhotova Yu.E. , Gromova O.A. ,   Federal Research Center "Informatics and Management" of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation, Dukhanin A.S. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Kumykova Z.Kh. ,   V.I. Kulakov National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Moscow, Russian Federation, Sheremetyeva E.V. ,   National Medical Research Center of Endocrinology, Moscow, Russian Federation, Tabeeva G.I. ,   V.I. Kulakov National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: January 2023

Alterations in reproductive functions are associated with metabolic disorders, eating habits and lifestyle. In this context, a growing body of research is currently focused on the use of various vitamins and vitamin-like substances, such as inositol, in female patients with alterations in reproductive functions and metabolic disorders. Co-administration of inositol with pathogenetic therapy can be recommended to women of reproductive age with metabolic syndrome, as an additional option for preserving fertility and activating ovarian functions in young female patients with diminished ovarian reserve. Myoinositol and D-chiroinositol are inositol stereoisomers demonstrating the highest metabolic activity. The beneficial ratio of Myoinositol (MI) to D-chiroinositol (DCI) ensures the healthy state of organs and tissues, while a misbalance or depletion of inositol levels can cause various diseases. Combination of MI and DCI in a 5:1 ratio with manganese and folic acid is an original non-hormonal formula designed to improve functional state of the female reproductive system as well as carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. In addition, this combination should be considered as a promising alternative for the management of metabolic disorders in perimenopausal women KEYWORDS: reproductive function, metabolism, inositol, myoinositol, D-chiroinositol, polycystic ovary syndrome, ovarian reserve, menopause, metabolic syndrome, manganese, folic acid. FOR CITATION: Dobrokhotova Yu.E., Gromova O.A., Dukhanin A.S. et al. Inositols: pharmacology and findings of clinical trials. Current evidence and prospects. Russian Journal of Woman and Child Health. 2022;5(4):309–319 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2618-8430-2022-5- 4-309-319.
Prevention and treatment of enteroparesis in children
Authors:   St. Vladimir Children’s City Clinical Hospital, Moscow, Russian Federation, Pen’tkovskaya O.S. , Bardenikova S.I. ,   A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: January 2023

Dynamic intestinal obstruction (DIO) is one of the disorders reported after gastrointestinal (GI) surgical procedures. DIO raises special concerns, as it affects patients’ condition in the postoperative period and increases the duration of hospital treatment. The review section of the article is focused on DIO pathogenetic mechanisms, clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and treatment strategies. In addition to diet therapy and the use of cholinesterase inhibitors, the conservative therapy in children includes various physiotherapy treatment techniques, facilitating intestinal motility The comparative analysis shows that their ultimate efficiency is not the same and that there are significant limitations and differences associated with the access to the optimal areas for electrode placement The article presents the results of introducing an original technique of dynamic electrical stimulation of the intestine with point paravertebral massage which was used in the early postoperative period for 117 children. The children had undergone either emergency surgeries in cases of acute surgical conditions or planned (stage-by- stage) intestinal reconstruction surgeries for preventing DIO.The data have demonstrated the efficacy of electrical stimulation used both as monotherapy and in combination with proserine (the number of required injections was decreased to 1 or 2). Restoration of the intestinal passage was achieved in 95% of cases within the first 24–36 hours after surgery (spontaneous defecation occurred in 70% of patients by the end of the first day). A later response to electrical stimulation with the restoration of peristalsis was determined after small intestine surgeries: spontaneous emptying of the intestine on the first day occurred only in 43% of children versus 52% after surgery of the lower portion of the abdominal cavity KEYWORDS: postoperative intestinal paresis; children; clinical course; diagnostics; electrical stimulation; original technique; acupressure device FOR CITATION: Pen’tkovskaya O.S., Bardenikova S.I. Prevention and treatment of enteroparesis in children. Russian Journal of Woman and Child Health. 2022;5(4):373–381 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2618-8430-2022-5-4-373-381.
Flow Batteries From 1879 To 2022 And Beyond
Authors: Tolmachev Yuriy
Published: January 2023

We present a quantitative bibliometric study of flow battery technology from the first zinc-bromine cells in the 1870’s to megawatt vanadium RFB installations in the 2020’s. We emphasize, that the cost advantage of RFBs in multi-hour charge-discharge cycles is compromised by the inferior energy efficiency of these systems, and that there are limits on the efficiency improvement due to internal cross-over and the cost of power (at low current densities) and due to acceptable pressure drop (at high current densities). Differences between lithium-ion and vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) are discussed from the end-user perspective. We conclude, that the area-specific resistance, cross-over current and durability of contemporaneous VRFBs are appropriate for commercialization in multi-hour stationary energy storage markets, and the most import direction in the VRFB development today is the reduction of stack materials and manufacturing costs. Chromium-iron RFBs should be given a renewed attention, since it seems to be the most promising durable low-energy-cost chemistry.
The prospects of growing large-herb plants as carbon-depositing crops
Authors: Artem'eva Elena , Valdayskih V. , Radchenko Tat'yana , Karpuhin Mihail
Published: January 2023

Abstract. The purpose of the research is to study of yield some annual and perennial plant species which were grown in the botanical garden of the Ural Federal University. Plant species with high productivity, resistant to local soil and climatic conditions and promising for carbon sequestration have been identified. Methods. The article presents data of fresh and dry yield, carbon content of five species Amaranthus caudatus L., Amaranthus cruentus L., Amaranthus hypochondriacus L., Polygonum weyrichii F. Schmidt, Echinops sphaerocephalus L. The yield of these crops was measured in the conditions of the Middle Urals. Results. The plants P. weyrichii had the highest yield. The yield of three amaranth species was due to the C4 photosynthesis. Amaranths, being drought-resistant plants, are highly productive even in years with a hydrothermal coefficient value of less than 1.0. The plants E. sphaerocephalus is a poorly studied species that requires further study. They can be also used to deposit atmospheric carbon and grow on potential carbon farms in the changing climate of the region. In not very favorable climatic conditions in 2022, a potential carbon farm based on the monoculture of the plants P. weyrichii can bind up to 9.54 t/ha of carbon, in terms of carbon dioxide – 34.98 CO2/year per 1 ha. It is significantly higher than the level of sequestration of carbon dioxide of most trees. These values can increase by 1.5–2 times in the best climatic conditions or with additional watering. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that these plants can be used not only for fodder purposes, but also for atmospheric carbon deposition in the changing climate of region.
Assessment of the resistance of alimentary-related risk factors to the effects of chemical disinfectants
Authors: Lyaschuk Yuliya , Ovchinnikov Aleksey , Ivanischev K. , Schur Aleksandr
Published: January 2023

Abstract. Currently, much attention is paid to the monitoring of new biopathogens, which are formed as a result of targeted genetic manipulations resulting from human activity, and natural variability. The sensitivity of mutated organisms to various disinfectants can differ significantly from the sensitivity of the original varieties. Thus, the assessment of alimentary-caused biological risk factors in terms of resistance to the effects of chemical disinfectants is an important area of scientific research. The aim of the work is to assess the nutritionally determined biological risk factors in terms of resistance to the effects of chemical disinfectants. The research methods were general scientific methods of cognition, as well as the analysis of alimentary-caused biological risk factors in terms of resistance to chemical disinfectants, which was carried out by us, based on the standardized methodology for the epidemiological assessment of Dubyansky-Maletskaya. The analysis covered a three-year period from 2019 to 2021, and was carried out by us on the materials of the Ryazan region provided by the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology of the Ryazan Region and the Main Directorate of Veterinary Medicine of the Ryazan Region. The scientific novelty of the study lies in identifying the features of the manifestation of the sensitivity of alimentary-conditioned biological risk factors to various groups of chemical disinfectants. Results. Our study allowed us to draw the following conclusions: the resistance of alimentary-caused biological risk factors to chemical disinfectants is largely due to their etiological characteristics; among the group of pathogens with very low resistance to chemical disinfectants, the main share is occupied by risk factors of bacterial etiology; among the group of pathogens with medium resistance to chemical disinfectants, the main share is occupied by risk factors of viral etiology; among the group of pathogens with high resistance to chemical disinfectants, the main share is occupied by risk factors of helminthic etiology; a group of pathogens with a very high resistance to chemical disinfectants mainly consists of risk factors of helminthic etiology and spore-forming anaerobic bacteria.
Features of functional activity of lipidome in Sus scrofa domesticus oocytes after intraovarian vitrification
Authors: Starikova Dar'ya , KUZMINA T. I.
Published: January 2023

Abstract. The creation of a cryobank of reproductive cells and tissues opens up the possibility of intensifying the introduction of innovative cellular reproductive technologies into the practice of husbandry, biomedicine, and veterinary medicine. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of silicon dimethylglycerolate (SDMG) on the morphology of gametes and lipidome of porcine oocytes after intraovarian vitrification (IOV). Methods. Fragments (15 × 20 mm) of porcine ovaries were subjected to vitrification, which were exposed to cryoprotective agents (CPA1 and CPA2) for 25 minutes and 15 minutes. Composition: CPA1: 7.5 % ethylene glycol (EG), 7.5 % dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), 65 % PBS, with 2M bovine serum albumin (BSA) and CPA2 – 2.0% EG, 20 % DMSO, 60 % PBS, 1M BSA, 0.5 mol/l sucrose. The effectiveness of using SDMG at the studied concentrations on the cryopreservation of bio objects was assessed by: the morphology of gametes and indicators of the functional activity of the lipidome (morphology, localization and fluorescence intensity of lipid droplets visualized with Nile Red vital dye) in oocytes. Results. 0.2 % SDMG does not induce apoptotic processes in granulosa cells, reduces the level of naked cells. Addition of 2 % SDMG into the composition of cryoprotective media, the proportion of gametes with signs of morphological degeneration decreases (from 31 % to 13 %, P < 0.001). SDMG contributes to an increase in the level of gametes with positive indicators of the functioning of lipid droplets: the proportion of gametes with diffuse localization increases (from 58 % to 83 %, P < 0.001); the level of cells with low fluorescence intensity of the Nile red/lipid droplets complex (from 16 % to 29 %, P < 0.05) and the proportion of gametes with lipid granules (47 % vs. 68 %, P < 0.005) increased. Scientific novelty. For the first time, the effects of SDMG on the morphology of female gametes, apoptotic processes in the chromatin of granulosa cells and the functional activity of the lipidome of porcine oocytes under the influence of ultralow temperatures at IOV were identified. The media for IOV of oocyte-cumulus complexes were modernized with the addition of 0.2 % or 2 % SDMG.
Exploring Citizenship Unit II: My Neighborhood
Authors: Ellison Stacey
Published: January 2023

The 4-H Citizenship Project offers you the opportunity to help 4-H members relate all of their 4-H projects and experiences to the world around them. They will learn to care for and share with others through the skills and talents they’ve developed.
 The 4-H Citizenship manuals will serve as a guide for 4-H Citizenship experiences. To be truly meaningful to the real life needs and interest of your group, your contribution is essential. Each person, neighborhood, and community has individual needs that you can help your group identify. Your challenge is to make Citizenship a real life experience for your group. 
This 7-page fact sheet is a minor revision pared by the Southern Regional 4-H Citizenship Literature Committee through a grant from the Coca-Cola Company. Published the 4-H Youth Development Department, July 2018.
4HCIM11/4H016: 4-H Exploring Citizenship, Unit II—My Neighborhood (ufl.edu)
2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Irrigation Management of Citrus Trees
Authors: Kadyampakeni Davie M. , Morgan Kelly T. , Zekri Mongi , Ferrarezi Rhuanito S. , Schumann Arnold W. , Obreza Thomas A.
Published: January 2023

This 6-page fact sheet is part of the 2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide. This chapter on irrigation management of citrus is largely taken from guidelines provided in SL253 Chapter 9 on trees prior to citrus greening: SL253/SS478: Nutrition of Florida Citrus Trees, 3rd Edition. A section has been added to cover recent findings on water use of trees affected by citrus greening and the impact this would have on the irrigation management considerations. Written by D. M. Kadyampakeni, K. T. Morgan, M. Zekri, R. S. Ferrarezi, A. W. Schumann, and T. A. Obreza, and published by the Agronomy Department, January 2019.
CPG12/CG093: 2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Irrigation Management of Citrus Trees (ufl.edu)
2018 Vegetable Production Handbook Chapter 7: Cucurbit Production
Authors: Freeman Josh H. , McAvoy Eugene J. , Boyd Nathan S. , Ozores-Hampton Monica , Paret Mathews , Wang Qingren , Miller Christian F. , Desaeger Johan , Noling Joseph W. , Martini Xavier
Published: January 2023

This 28-page fact sheet is chapter 7 of the 2018 Vegetable Production Handbook. Written by Josh H. Freeman, Eugene J. McAvoy, Nathan S. Boyd, Monica Ozores-Hampton, Mathews Paret, Qingren Wang, Christian F. Miller, Johan Desaeger, Joseph W. Noling, and Xavier Martini, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, 2018.
HS725/CV123: Chapter 7. Cucurbit Production (ufl.edu)
Chilling Injury in Tropical Foliage Plants: III. Dieffenbachia
Authors: Chen Jianjun
Published: January 2023

A chilling temperature is any temperature that is cold enough to cause plant injury but not cold enough to freeze the plant. Chilling injury can occur to tropical foliage plants if greenhouses become too cold or if the plants are exposed to chilling temperatures outside of the greenhouse during packing and shipping. Dieffenbachia, commonly known as dumb cane, ranks among the top five most popular foliage plant genera produced and sold in the United States. This 4-page fact sheet describes the chilling temperatures of Dieffenbachia cultivars in order to assist growers to better manage greenhouse temperatures. Written by Jianjun Chen and published by the Environmental Horticulture Department, July 2016.
ENH1269/EP530: Chilling Injury in Tropical Foliage Plants: III. Dieffenbachia (ufl.edu)
Technically Speaking, What Is Sturgeon Caviar?
Authors: Chapman Frank A. , Van Eenennaam Joel P.
Published: January 2023

People all over the world eat fish and shellfish eggs. Seafood roes are among the most valuable of fishery commodities because they are considered a delicacy and sell for a high price. The eggs can be acquired as whole roe, (the eggs still attached to the ovary, as with mullet), or as individual eggs that may be collected directly from where the female deposits or spawns her eggs (for instance, “tobiko,” from flying fish), or by harvesting the female and separating the eggs from the ovary (as with salmon, lumpfish, and sturgeon “caviar”). The most sought-after and high-valued of all seafood roes are the eggs obtained from the sturgeon. Traditionally coveted by royalty and the aristocracy, sturgeon caviar today is prized by chefs and discerning food connoisseurs the world over for its delicate flavor and nutrient-rich health benefits. Learn what caviar is, find out how it’s collected, and discover more about the fascinating sturgeon fish in this 4-page fact sheet written by Frank A. Chapman and Joel P. Van Eenennaam, and published by the School of Forest Resources Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, June 2016.
FA194/FA194: Technically Speaking, What Is Sturgeon Caviar? (ufl.edu)
Preventing Escape of Non-Native Species from Aquaculture Facilities in Florida, Part 1: General Considerations and Regulations
Authors: Tuckett Quenton M. , Martinez Carlos V. , Ritch Jared L. , Lawson Katelyn M. , Hill Jeffrey E.
Published: January 2023

Aquaculture is an important and diverse segment of the agricultural economy in Florida. Ornamental, live bait, food finfish, and other segments of this industry culture and trade in non-native species. Escape or release of these non-native cultured organisms is an environmental and legal concern in Florida and therefore a key consideration in aquaculture farm construction and operation. This 7-page fact sheet is the first in a four-part series devoted to educating industry and other stakeholders on the importance of preventing the escape of non-native species from aquaculture facilities, as well as strategies for non-native species containment and regulatory compliance. It introduces the series, explains why non-native species containment is important, provides information on regulations, including the Florida Aquaculture Best Management Practices rule, describes the BMP inspection process, and provides advice on achieving compliance with these important regulations. Written by Quenton M. Tuckett, Carlos V. Martinez, Jared L. Ritch, Katelyn M. Lawson, and Jeffrey E. Hill, and published by the School of Forest Resources and Conservation Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, August 2016.
FA195/FA195: Preventing Escape of Non-Native Species from Aquaculture Facilities in Florida, Part 1: General Considerations and Regulations (ufl.edu)
Establishment and Production Costs for Southern Highbush Blueberry Orchards in Florida: Enterprise Budget and Profitability Analysis
Authors: Singerman Ariel , Burani-Arouca Marina , Williamson Jeffrey G. , England Gary K.
Published: January 2023

The United States is the world’s largest producer of blueberries. Florida’s blueberry production represents a small fraction of total US production, but blueberries are nevertheless an important and valuable crop in the state because Florida growers benefit from the nation’s earliest market window. In fact, the average price for blueberries received by growers in Florida during the last three years was 2.5 times the US average.
This 15-page fact sheet provides a summary of the enterprise budget developed for highbush blueberry production in Florida. The budget represents a typical operation and serves as an economic benchmark for growers, providing estimates of expenses and potential estimates of revenue and profit for a blueberry crop to help current and potential blueberry growers make informed decisions about blueberry production. Written by Ariel Singerman, Marina Burani-Arouca, Jeffrey G. Williamson, and Gary K. England, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, November 2016.
FE1002/FE1002: Establishment and Production Costs for Southern Highbush Blueberry Orchards in Florida: Enterprise Budget and Profitability Analysis (ufl.edu)
Controlling Invasive Exotic Plants in North Florida Forests
Authors: Demers Chris , Minogue Patrick , Andreu Michael , Long Alan , Williams Rick
Published: January 2023

Of the more than 4,000 known plant species growing in Florida, approximately 30% are not native to Florida or the Southeast, and in the U.S., invasive exotic species cost an estimated $120 billion each year in damages. Early detection and removal of invasive plants is the key to successful management. This revised 13-page publication describes many of the current methods used in north Florida forest operations to manage invasive exotic plants. It also provides references for additional sources of information. Written by Chris Demers, Patrick Minogue, Michael Andreu, Alan Long, and Rick Williams, and published by the School of Forest Resources and Conservation, August 2016.
SS- FOR-19/FR133: Controlling Invasive Plants in North Florida Forests (ufl.edu)
Florida Peach and Nectarine Varieties
Authors: Sarkhosh Ali , Olmstead Mercy , Chaparro Jose , Andersen Pete , Williamson Jeff
Published: January 2023

The Florida stone fruit breeding program began in 1952, under the direction of Dr. Ralph Sharpe. The major goal of Dr. Sharpe’s breeding program was to take advantage of the climate in Florida to provide early, high-quality fruit to the market (Sherman et. al., 1996). In 1966, Dr. Wayne Sherman became the leader of the stone fruit breeding program, and he continued to focus on breeding for low-chill peach cultivars with non-melting flesh that perform well in Florida’s subtropical climate. The current stone fruit breeder, Dr. Jose Chaparro, has overseen and initiated research to bring in unique plant material that focuses on large, high-quality fruit with disease resistance and low chilling requirements. Peaches and nectarines are the same species, Prunus persica, but nectarines differ from peaches in that they lack “peach fuzz.” Therefore, the following discussion applies to both peaches and nectarines, but in most cases reference will be made only to peaches. This 17-page publication is a minor revision written by Ali Sarkhosh, Mercy Olmstead, Jose Chaparro, Pete Andersen, and Jeff Williamson, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, October 2018.
Cir1159/MG374: Florida Peach and Nectarine Varieties (ufl.edu)
Considerations for Building Climate-based Species Distribution Models
Authors: Bucklin David N. , Basille Mathieu , Romañach Stephanie S. , Brandt Lauren A. , Mazzotti Frank J. , Watling James I.
Published: January 2023

Climate plays an important role in the distribution of species. A given species may adjust to new conditions in-place, move to new areas with suitable climates, or go extinct. Scientists and conservation practitioners use mathematical models to predict the effects of future climate change on wildlife and plan for a biodiverse future. This 8-page fact sheet explains how, with a better understanding of species distribution models, we can predict how species may respond to climate change. The models alone cannot tell us how a certain species will actually respond to changes in climate, but they can inform conservation planning that aims to allow species to both adapt in place and (for those that are able to) move to newly suitable areas. Such planning will likely minimize loss of biodiversity due to climate change. Written by David N. Bucklin, Mathieu Basille, Stephanie S. Romañach, Laura A. Brandt, Frank J. Mazzotti, and James I. Watling, and published by the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2016.
WEC375/UW420: Considerations for Building Climate-based Species Distribution Models (ufl.edu)
STUDI EFEKTIVITAS KELEMBAGAAN PUSAT KESEJAHTERAAN SOSIAL ( PUSKESOS ) LANGEN LESTARI DI DESA KLANGENAN
Authors: Roeslan Iman , Hidayat Rochmat , Rianto Agus
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Evektivitas Kelembagaan Pusat Kesejahteraan Sosial (Puskesos) Langen Lestari di Desa Klangenan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Data primer dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari hasil wawancara. Sedangkan data sekunder diperoleh dari dokumen, artikel, dan sumber-sumber literatur yang berhubungan dengan penelitian ini. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah dengan hadirnya Lembaga yang bernama Puskesos akan membantu Pemerintah Desa khususnya untuk menjadi wadah pengaduan persoalan kemiskinan masyarakat, menerima keluhan, memberikan penanganan dan rujukan program bantuan, menjadi data base aduan perihal kesejahteraan sosial kemasyarakatan, serta menjadi perantara pemberian bantuan khususnya di wilayah Desa Klangenan.
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PEMBUATAN AKTA KELAHIRAN DI UPTD KEPENDUDUKAN JAMPANG KULON KABUPATEN SUKABUMI
Authors: Riansyah Dede Dede
Published: January 2023

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Luasnya wilayah Kabupaten Sukabumi sedikit menghambat terhadap suatu pelayanan, salah satu contohnya pelayanan pembuatan akta kelahiran. Dimana tidak semua masyarakat dapat dengan cepat menuju Dinas Kependudukan Catatan Sipil Kabupaten Sukabumi karena jarak yang jauh, contonya wilayah Jampang Kulon dan sekitarnya. Dengan adanya Unit Pelaksna Dinas (UPTD) Kependudukan di Japang Kulon pembuatan Akta Kelahiran di Kabupaten Sukabumi tidak harus selalu ke Dinas Kendudukan Catatan Sipil akan tetapi sebagian masyarakat di wilayah Jampang Kulon dan sekitarnya bisa membuat akta kelahiran di Unit Pelaksana Teknis Dinas (UPTD) Kependudukan Jampang Kulon. Penelitan ini menggunkan metode kualitatif, dengan demikian laporan penelitian akan berisi kutipan-kutipan data untuk memberikan gambaran penyajian laporan tertentu, data tersebut mungkin berasal dari pengamatan dan naskah wawancara. Teori yang digukan dalam penelitian adalah Edward III. Dari hasil penelitian terkait implementasi kebijakan pembuatan Akta Kelahiran di Unit Pelaksana Teknis Dinas Kependudukan Jampang Kulon menujukan hasil yang baik dalam indikator Komunikasi dan indikator sumber daya, akan tetapi masih kurang atau lemah di indikator disposisi dan struktur birokrasi.
Impact of Jigsaw Cooperative Learning Strategy on academic achievement and opinion among Nursing Students
Authors:   ssistant Professor,Nursing Department, Gulf Colleges, Hospitals and Health Services Administration Department, Hafr El Batin Governorate, Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia, Abobaker Randa Mohamed , Sulaiman Alamri Majed ,   Assistant Professor, Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Science, University of Hafr El Batin, Hafr AlBatin, Saudi Arabia, Jamaan Alshaery Bader ,   Assistant Professor, Education and Psychology Department, College of Education, Hafr El Batin University, Saudi Arabia, Hamdan-Mansour Ayman M. ,   Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing-The University of Jordan, Amman -11942- Jordan
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Employing innovative teaching strategies is urgently needed for nursing education systems. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the jigsaw cooperative learning strategy on nursing students’ academic achievement and opinions. Materials and Methods: This research is a randomized controlled trial. The study sample consisted of 160 nursing students randomly selected and assigned to the intervention (80 students in 8 groups of 10 students each) and the control group (80 students in another 8 groups of 10 students each). The study data were collected at two time points after the intervention. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data about students’ academic achievement and opinions regarding the jigsaw cooperative learning strategy (only for the intervention group). The Chi-squared test and repeated measure analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for data analysis. Results: The mean age of the experimental group was 20.8±0.74 years, while that of the control groups was 20.7±0.81 years. There is a significant difference in mean scores of academic achievements between the control and intervention groups (P=0.001) over time based on repeated measure ANOVA, and a significant difference between the two groups over time group effect by using repeated measure ANOVA (P=0.001). The paired t-test showed a significant difference between students’ academic performance in time I and time II (P<0.05). In the control group, the descriptive statistics show that students’ academic achievement (time I) was slightly higher in the posttest (time I) and dropped slightly in time II. The paired t-test showed a nonsignificant difference between students’ academic performance in time II and time I. Conclusion: The results indicated the substantial need for using novel nursing education models in nursing education to enhance learning outcomes in training settings.
The effectiveness of couple-centered counseling on the anxiety and concerns of pregnant adolescents
Authors:   Midwifery (MSc), Student Research Committee, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran, Sanginabadi Roya , Kazemi Farideh ,   Assistant professor, Mother and Child Care Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran, Tiznobaik Azita ,   Assistant professor, Mother and Child Care Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran, Soltani Farzaneh ,   Associated professor, Mother and Child Care Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Adolescents are at higher risk for mental health problems during pregnancy. Objective: The present study was designed to investigate the impact of couple-centered counseling on pregnancy anxiety and concerns in female adolescents. Materials and Methods: Materials and Methods: The present quasi-experimental study was conducted on primigravida adolescents referring to health centers in Hamadan City, Iran. Using the convenience sampling method, 90 pregnant adolescents were assigned to two groups (intervention group=45, control group=45) using a randomized block design. Both groups completed the demographic questionnaire, pregnancy-related anxiety questionnaire, and Cambridge worry scale. The intervention group received five counseling sessions with the presence of their spouses, in addition to routine pregnancy care. The control group only received routine prenatal care. Posttest was taken four weeks after finishing the consulting intervention. The groups were compared in terms of pregnancy-related anxiety and pregnancy worry scores using the independent t-test, the Chi-square test, the Fisher exact test, and the analysis of variance or covariance. In case of a significant difference between the groups, Cohen’s d effect size was calculated. Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding age, education, and occupation of adolescents and their spouses, duration of the marriage, housing situation, family members, and economic situation. The mean scores of pregnancy concerns in the intervention group (10.80±4.78) were significantly (P=0.001, Cohen’s d=2.41) lower than the control group (22.33±4.78). The mean scores of pregnancy anxiety in the intervention group (35.86±8.04) were significantly (P=0.001, Cohen’s d=2.74) lower than the control group (57.93±8.04). Conclusion: Couple-centered counseling can reduce the anxiety and concerns of primigravid adolescents. It is recommended to use this effective, accessible, and acceptable approach to maintain and promote the mental health of pregnant adolescents.
Effects of Aromatherapy with Jasmine Essential Oil on the Sleep Quality of Hemodialysis Patients
Authors:   Nursing (MSc), Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran., Sultani Alemeh , Mirhosseini Zahra ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Vasei Hospital, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran., Rastaghi Sedigheh ,   Ph.D Candidate, Student Research Committee, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran., Rad Mostafa ,   Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iranian Research Center of Healthy Aging, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Poor sleep quality is a common problem among hemodialysis patients. Aromatherapy has few complications and is an effective approach to this problem. Objective: The present study aimed to assess the effect of aromatherapy with jasmine essential oil on the sleep quality of hemodialysis patients. Materials and Methods: This double-group clinical trial was conducted on 54 patients undergoing hemodialysis with poor sleep quality living in Sabzevar City, Iran, in 2021. The patients were divided into the intervention and control groups (21 in the intervention and 25 in control group) using the random allocation method with permuted blocks. The study data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), completed at the beginning of the study. The patients in the intervention group inhaled a piece of cotton smeared with jasmine essential oil every night for one month. The concentration of jasmine extract was 70%, the duration of inhalation was about 7 hours, and the distance between the place of cotton soaked in jasmine and the patient’s nose was 30 cm. Afterwards, the PSQI was completed again. Data analysis was performed using descriptive indices, the Chi-square test, the independent t-test, paired t-test, the Fisher exact test, and univariate analysis of variance. P Values less than 0.05 were considered significant. Results: The patients were 18-70 years old. Comparing demographic data between the two study groups showed no significant difference in terms of age, gender, marital status, employment status, and education. In the intervention group, the Mean±SD of sleep quality decreased from 9.90±2.70 to 6.16±2.15 after aroma therapy. In the control group, the score decreased from 8.48±2.98 to 8.16±2.68. The analysis of variance for overall sleep quality after the intervention by modulating the effect of overall sleep quality before the intervention showed a significant difference among the groups in terms of overall sleep quality after the intervention (the effect size=0.24, P=0.001). Conclusion: According to the results, aromatherapy with jasmine essential oil could enhance the sleep quality and sleep duration of the patient’s undergoing hemodialysis.
Perspektif IslamTentang Signifikansi Antara Filsafat dan Ilmu
Authors: Fitrian Zanzabil Adwa , Nasrulloh Ahmad , Nugroho Sigit
Published: January 2023

Seeking the truth is a human trait in life. The ultimate truth can be proven in the way of thinking or the human method itself. The methods used by humans in seeking the truth are philosophy and science. This article aims to discuss the relationship between philosophy and science. The method used by researchers in this study is a literature review approach or library research. Philosophy is a method used to obtain the truth by thinking continuously so as to find the ultimate truth. The truth that philosophy produces is deeply reflective. While science is part of knowledge that aims to find the truth through scientific procedures. The truth produced by science consists of the developmental values ​​of knowledge which can change over time. Philosophy and science itself are closely related. This can be seen from the similarity of using reflective thinking to find a truth even though it has its own way. But also has a difference that is seen from the formal object. Which is where philosophy seeks information in depth while science seeks the deepest cause.
Viaje por las Ruinas de una Antigua Civilización en Yucatán: Alfred Tozzer y Chichén, 1902
Authors: Escalona Victoria Jose Luis
Published: January 2023

El trabajo muestra las condiciones para visitar las ruinas de una ciudad antigua ubicadas en la finca Chichén, en la península de Yucatán, en 1902. A pesar de que en esa época se habían ampliado las posibilidades de trasladar productos y personas y de visitar la península, gracias al transporte de vapor por agua y tierra, aún faltarían otros cambios (servicios turísticos) para modificar la forma de pasear por lo que se volvería uno de los sitios arqueológicos más visitados en la segunda mitad del siglo XX. Las notas de campo de uno de los antropólogos que estaban en ese lugar al iniciar el siglo, Alfred Tozzer, permiten justamente conocer esas condiciones previas a la instalación de los servicios turísticos contemporáneos.
Análisis discursivo del Tren Maya: fragmentación territorial de una promesa desarrollista
Authors: Reyes Maturano Ivet
Published: January 2023

La Península de Yucatán, al sur de la República Mexicana vive una profunda transformación derivada de la implementación de proyectos de gran infraestructura tanto públicos como privados. Tal es el caso del proyecto denominado Tren Maya (TM) y megaproyectos energéticos. Si bien existen varios estudios referentes a los posibles efectos socioambientales relativos al carácter material de estos megaproyectos, en este breve trabajo me pregunto cómo la dimensión discursiva, no material, del proyecto TM sustenta su despliegue y afecta la reconfiguración territorial. Específicamente, describo cómo los análisis técnicos de estos proyectos recurren a la fragmentación del territorio y de los proyectos mismos como condición necesaria para sostener una evocación de un futuro mejor o promesa desarrollista. Subrayo finalmente la necesidad de analizar estos proyectos en su dimensión discursiva y sinérgicamente para entender sus efectos territoriales. Buena parte del material de análisis parte de la experiencia trabajo como parte del colectivo Articulación Yucatán.