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The Madman and Psychotherapy in the Neoliberal Academy: A Chinese Doctoral Student's Experience in the United States
Authors: Zhang Jing
Published: January 2022

This self-reflective paper examines my experience as a Chinese doctoral student while studying in a large research university in America. Through my self-reflection, with Foucault's analysis on power, I hope to shed some light on my experience with the neoliberal academy, which caused much discomfort and created my fragmented identities. Instead of questioning the problematic neoliberal power relations that caused my discomfort in the first place, as the madman of higher ed, I was directed to psychotherapy to treat my symptoms, which only caused more confusion. Through my story, I hope to reveal how social context, Neoliberalism in this case, and social discourse of psychotherapy, work hand in hand in higher education space, which have exercised intangible power and created the fragmented identities among many international doctoral students in America. At the end of the paper, I also provided suggestions for graduate students to navigate the neoliberal academy.
Characterization of the Phytophagous Nematode Surface Coat to Provide New Strategies for Biocontrol
Authors: Spiegel Yitzhak , McClure Michael , Kahane Itzhak , Zuckerman B.M.
Published: January 2022

Chemical composition and biological role of the surface coat (SC) of the root-knot nematodes, Meloidogyne spp. are described. SC proteins of M. incognita race 3 infective juveniles (J2) were characterized by electrophoresis and western blotting of extracts from radioiodine and biotin-labelled nematodes. J2 labelled with radioiodine and biotin released 125I and biotin-labelled molecules into water after 20 hours incubation, indicating that SC proteins may be loosely attached to the nematode. Antiserum to the principal protein reacted with the surface of live J2 and with surface proteins previously separated by electrophoresis. Human red blood cells (HRBC) adhered to J2 of several tylenchid nematodes over the entire nematode body. HRBC adhered also to nylon fibers coated with SC extracted from M. javanica J2; binding was Ca++/Mg++ dependent, and decreased when the nylon fibers were coated with bovine serum albumin, or pre-incubated with fucose and mannose. These experiments support a working hypothesis that RBC adhesion involves carbohydrate moieties of HRBC and carbohydrate-recognition domain(s) (CRD) distributed on the nematode surface. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a surface CRD i the phylum Nematoda. Gold-conjugated lectins and neoglycoproteins combined with silver enhancement have been used for the detection of carbohydrates and CRD, respectively, on the SC of M. javanica J2. Biotin reagents were used to trace surface proteins, specifically, on live J2. The labile and transitory nature of the SC was demonstrated by the dynamics of HRBC adherence to detergent-treated J2, J2 at different ages or fresh-hatched J2 held at various temperatures. SC recovery was demonstrated also by a SDS-PAGE profile. Monoclonal antibodies developed to a cuticular protein of M. incognita J2 gave a slight, but significant reduction in attachment of Pasteuria penetrans spores. Spore attachment as affected by several enzymes was inconsistent: alcian blue, which specifically blocks sulfyl groups, had no afffect on spore attachment. Treatment with cationized ferritin alone or catonized ferritin following monoclonal antibody caused significant decreases in spore attachment. Those results suggest a role in attachment by negatively charged groups.
An Inspection System for Sorting Fruit with Machine Vision
Authors: Delwiche Michael , Edan Yael , Sarig Yoav
Published: January 2022

Concepts for real-time grading of fruits and vegetables were developed, including multi-spectral imaging with structured illumination to detect and distinguish surface defects from concavities. Based on these concepts, a single-lane conveyor and inspection system were designed and evaluated. Image processing algorithms were developed to inspect and grade large quasi-spherical fruits (peaches and apples) and smaller dried fruits (dates). Adjusting defect pixel thresholds to achieve a 25% error rate on good apples, classification errors for bruise, crack, and cut classes were 51%, 42%, and 46%, respectively. Comparable results for bruise, scar, and cut peach clases were 48%, 22%, and 58%, respectively. Acquiring more than two images of each fruit and using more than six lines of structured illumination per fruit would reduce sorting errors. Doing so, potential sorting error rates for bruise, crack, and cut apple classes were estimated to be 38%, 38%, and 33%, respectively. Similarly, potential error rates for the bruitse, scar, and cut peach classes were 9%, 3%, and 30%, respectively. Date size classification results were good: 68% within one size class and 98% within two size classes. Date quality classification results were not adequate due to the problem of blistering. Improved features were discussed. The most significant contribution of this research was the on-going collaboration with producers and equipment manufacturers, and the resulting transfer of research ideas to expedite the commercial application of machine vision for postharvest inspection and grading of agricultural products.
molecular mechanism for the Tomato yellow leaf curl virus resistance at the ty-5 locus
Authors: Lapidot Moshe , Citovsky Vitaly
Published: January 2022

Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) is a major pathogen of tomato that causes extensive crop loss worldwide, including the US and Israel. Genetic resistance in the host plant is considered highly effective in the defense against viral infection in the field. Thus, the best way to reduce yield losses due to TYLCV is by breeding tomatoes resistant or tolerant to the virus. To date, only six major TYLCV-resistance loci, termed Ty-1 to Ty-6, have been characterized and mapped to the tomato genome. Among tomato TYLCV-resistant lines containing these loci, we have identified a major recessive quantitative trait locus (QTL) that was mapped to chromosome 4 and designated ty-5. Recently, we identified the gene responsible for the TYLCV resistance at the ty-5 locus as the tomato homolog of the gene encoding messenger RNA surveillance factor Pelota (Pelo). A single amino acid change in the protein is responsible for the resistant phenotype. Pelo is known to participate in the ribosome-recycling phase of protein biosynthesis. Our hypothesis was that the resistant allele of Pelo is a “loss-of-function” mutant, and inhibits or slows-down ribosome recycling. This will negatively affect viral (as well as host-plant) protein synthesis, which may result in slower infection progression. Hence we have proposed the following research objectives: Aim 1: The effect of Pelota on translation of TYLCV proteins: The goal of this objective is to test the effect Pelota may or may not have upon translation of TYLCV proteins following infection of a resistant host. Aim 2: Identify and characterize Pelota cellular localization and interaction with TYLCV proteins: The goal of this objective is to characterize the cellular localization of both Pelota alleles, the TYLCV-resistant and the susceptible allele, to see whether this localization changes following TYLCV infection, and to find out which TYLCV protein interacts with Pelota. Our results demonstrate that upon TYLCV-infection the resistant allele of pelota has a negative effect on viral replication and RNA transcription. It is also shown that pelota interacts with the viral C1 protein, which is the only viral protein essential for TYLCV replication. Following subcellular localization of C1 and Pelota it was found that both protein localize to the same subcellular compartments. This research is innovative and potentially transformative because the role of Peloin plant virus resistance is novel, and understanding its mechanism will lay the foundation for designing new antiviral protection strategies that target translation of viral proteins. BARD Report - Project 4953 Page 2
A ineficácia de medidas protetivas de urgência previstas na lei maria da penha, lei nº 11.340/06
Authors: Santos Estephanie Dias dos
Published: January 2022

A lei Maria da Penha constitui um avanço no combate à violência contra a mulher. Esta surgiu tardiamente no Brasil, pois durante a história do país, a violência doméstica era pouco punida, tendendo a gerar uma naturalização do fenômeno na sociedade, principalmente em alguns contextos sociais acometidos por grande desigualdade social. As medidas protetivas de urgência são fundamentais para proteger a mulher agredida. Neste artigo, é feita uma análise dessas medidas buscando responder ao seguinte problema: em que sentido as medidas protetivas de urgência são ineficazes? Parte-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica realizada, em grande parte, em bancos de dados online, onde foram consultadas dissertações e teses, assim como artigos científicos e livros. Constata-se que a ineficácia não está necessariamente nas medidas protetivas de urgência, mas em sua execução. Ocorre que a execução das medidas supracitadas desconsidera o fato de que as características culturais e institucionais presentes nas famílias, e que causam a violência doméstica exercida por homens contra a mulher, não estão presentes nas delegacias, na política, no judiciário e no ministério público. Na medida em que as causas da violência doméstica estão associadas a mecanismos socioculturais de dominação masculina, relações entre classes sociais e mecanismos de poder, é verossímil a conclusão de que as instituições do Estado, que aplicam as medidas protetivas, precisam passar por aprendizados sociais importantes para superar uma determinada cultura que naturaliza a violência contra a mulher. A ideia de uma delegacia da mulher é um exemplo de atitude por parte do Estado que observa esse fato, e mais atitudes assim, mediadas pelos mesmos pressupostos que sustentam a necessidade desse tipo de delegacia, são a solução para atingir a eficácia das medidas protetivas de urgência.
Augmented reality sebagai Media Pembelajaran Hewan Purbakala
Authors: Riskiono Sampurna Dadi , Susanto Try , Kristianto Kristianto
Published: January 2022

Penelitian ini bertuajuan untuk merancang media pembelajaran yang menarik dan inovatif serta mampu memberikan kemudahan dalam memperkenalkan hewan yang hidup pada zaman prasejarah kedalam karakter yang lebih nyata kepada murid. Teknik yang dilakukan dalam pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini yaitu wawancara, observasi, tinjauan pustaka, dan kuesioner. Responden yang di gunakan adalah 30 orang yang dipilih secara acak yang terdiri dari guru dan murid SMP sebagai sumber datanya. Tools yang di gunakan untuk membangun aplikasi augmented reality diantarnya yaitu unity, vuforia dan blender. Dalam membuat desain assets software yang digunakan adalah adobe photoshop. Sisi kelebihan dari aplikasi yang dirancang yaitu penerapan metode marker based pada penerapan media pembelajaran dengan model Augmented reality, sehingga lebih menarik dan mampu meningkatkan minat belajar dari siswa.
Rapor,Nilai,Dev C++ ANALISIS NILAI AKHIR RAPOR DENGAN PROGRAM C++ SMK ISLAMIYAH SEI KAMAH II 2021
Authors: Arianti Mei Yunina , Fitriani Nur , Khairani Desi , Adinda Sity Tree
Published: January 2022

Rapor merupakan sebuah buku yang berisi kumpulan seluruh nilai dari semua mata pelajaran yang ada di sekolah. Nilai akhir rapor membutuhkan perhitungan yang cukup efisien dan tepat.SMK Islamiyah Sei Kamah II masih mengolah nilai akhir rapor siswa dengan cara manual sehingga membutuhkan waktu yang cukup lama dan tenaga yang banyak. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis menggunakan metode prototipe.Bahasa pemrograman yang digunakan yaitu C++ dengan perangkat lunak Dev C++.Hasil penelitian ini diperoleh bahwa data nilai akhir siswa dapat di masukkan setelah guru mata pelajaran memberikan nilai kepada wali kelas lalu diolah dalam perangkat lunak Dev C++ kemudian nilai akhir langsung muncul.Program nilai akhir rapor ini sangat penting untuk memudahkan rekapan nilai tiap semester di sekolah.
Pelatihan Bidan tentang Komunikasi Interpersonal dan Konseling (KIP/K) dalam Upaya Peningkatan Kualitas Antenatal Care di Puskesmas Kalitidu Kabupaten Bojonegoro
Authors: Sholikah Siti Mar'atus , Anggraeni Sri , Rahayu Ari Tri
Published: January 2022

ABSTRAK Indikator keteraturan pemeriksaan kehamilan menggambarkan kualitas pelayanan Program Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak (KIA). Pada tahun 2019 di Puskesmas Kalitidu cakupan Kunjungan Kehamilan (K4) di Puskesmas Kalitidu belum mencapai target 100% yaitu tercapai 91%. Komplikasi kehamilan targetnya 15-20%, tercapai 40.96% dan komplikasi persalinan 44,17%. Angka Kematian Bayi (AKB) sebesar 8,13/1000 KH. Sedangkan Bidan di wilayah Puskesmas Kalitidu yang belum mengikuti pelatihan KIP/K sebesar 20 orang (90,91%) dari 22 bidan.Tujuan umum untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan Bidan  melalui pelatihan bidan tentang Komunikasi Interpersonal dan Konseling (KIP/K) dalam upaya peningkatan kualitas ANC. Pelatihan ini dilaksanakan selama tiga hari di Puskesmas Kalitidu, diikuti 22 bidan dengan metode ceramah tanya jawab,demonstrasi dan praktik KIP/K. Hasil kegiatan adalah peningkatan kualitas Bidan dalam KIP/K yaitu peningkatan pengetahuan dengan nilai rata-rata post tes 94,55 %, keterampilan KIP/K nilai rata-rata 82,50%, terbentuknya Komitmen Bersama Bidan dalam mendukung mensukseskan kegiatan Bidan tentang KIP&K dalam upaya peningkatan kualitas ANC. Luarannya peningkatan kualitas Bidan, HKI, Modul dan jurnal. Saran: sosialisasi KIP/K pada Bidan yang belum mengikuti pelatihan dan 7 hak ibu hamil pada pelayanan ANC serta menerapkannya dalam pelayanan ANC. Kata kunci: Bidan, KIP/K, Pengabmas, pelatihan.  ABSTRACT The indicators of regularity for antenatal care describe the quality of services for the Maternal and Child Health Program (MCH). In 2019 at the Kalitidu Health Center cThe coverage of Pregnancy Visits (K4) at the Kalitidu Health Center has not reached the 100% target, which is 91%. The target for pregnancy complications is 15-20%, achieved 40.96% and delivery complications 44.17%. The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is 8.13/1000 KH. Meanwhile, 20 midwives in the Kalitidu Community Health Center have not attended KIP/K training (90.91%) out of 22 midwives. ANC quality. This training was held for three days at the Kalitidu Health Center, attended by 22 midwives with a question and answer lecture method, demonstration, and KIP/K practice. The result of the activity is an increase in the quality of Midwives in KIP/K, namely an increase in knowledge with an average post-test score of 94.55%, KIP/K skills an average score of 82.50%, the formation of a Joint Commitment of Midwives in supporting the success of Midwives' activities on KIP&K in an effort to improve the quality of ANC. The output is improving the quality of midwives, HKI, modules, and journals. Suggestion: socialization of KIP/K to midwives who have not attended training and 7 rights of pregnant women in ANC services and apply them in ANC services. Keywords: Midwife, KIP/K, Community Service, training.
Vaksinasi Covid 19 Menuju Masyarakat Heard Immunity dan Sehat Bebas Covid – 19
Authors: Hasrul Hasrul , Sakinah Sri , Asnuddin Asnuddin , Samson Meriem Meisyaroh , Nurdin Sulkifli , M Murtini , Rodin Muhammad Ardianto , Purnama Jumiarsih
Published: January 2022

ABSTRAK ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap salah satu perguruan tinggi swasta dibidang Kesehatan berperan dalam percepatan program pemerintah dalam menekan angka penularan Covid – 19 yaitu Vaksinasi. Tujuan Pelaksanaan vaksinasi Covid - 19 ini dengan memberikan penyuluhan kepada mahasiswa dan masyarakat akan pentingnya melaksanakan vaksinasi Covid - 19 hingga sampai pada pelaksanaan vaksinasi Covid 19. Pada kegiatan ini ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap bekerjasama dengan Puskesmas Pangkajene dan Puskesmas Lancirang. Vaksinasi ini diikuti sebanyak 258 orang peserta terdiri dari Dosen, Mahasiswa dan Masyarakat yang berdomisili disekitar kampus ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap kel. Rijang Pittu Kec Maritengngae Kab. Sidrap. Kata Kunci: Vaksinasi Covid 19, Masyarakat, dan Pemerintah  ABSTRACT ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap  One of the private universities in the fields of health play a role in accelerating the government's program in reducing the transmission rate of Covid - 19, namely Vaccination. The implementation of the Covid - 19 vaccination begins with providing counseling to university students and the public. In this activity ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap in collaboration with Puskesmas Pangkajene and Puskesmas Lancirang. Vaccination was followed by 258 people consisting of lecturers, university students, and the public who live near campus ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap kel. Rijang Pittu Kec Maritengngae Kab. Sidrap.  Keyword: Vaccination Covid – 19, Public and Government
Prevalence and Management Outcomes of Malaria among Different Age Categories Accessing Healthcare Services in a Private Secondary Health Facility in Nigeria
Authors: Uchenna Akubue Augustine
Published: January 2022

Background Malaria remains a Public Health challenge in Sub-Sahara Africa causing high mortality and morbidity. This study looks at the Prevalence and Management Outcomes of malaria cases that presented by different age categories at a Private Secondary Hospital by the residents of Agbani Road, Enugu state. Methodology This is hospital based cross-sectional retrospective study of patients who presented with fever from Month of January 2017 to Month of December, 2020. Malaria Diagnosis was made by WHO recommended RDT test kits and Microscopy, Structured questionnaire was used to collect information on Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) use from all the patients who patronize the hospital. All malaria positive cases were treated according to Malaria Treatment Guidelines. Analysis of data was done by SPSS.Version22. Results Out of 678 febrile Patients, 65% (443/678) stronglytested positive to malaria: P-value = 0.00135. 50% (221/443) malaria cases, 68% (70/103) admitted cases, 78% (31/40) complicated cases and 91% (10/11) death respectively occurred moreamong < 10years and pregnant mothers. 89% (396/443) successful treatment rate was achieved (P=0.000) and 83% (39/47) of resistantmalaria responded to antibiotics, P-value0.0001).9% (40/443) of the treated cases and Only 1 % (7/73) of cases who use LLINs returnedwith malaria within 28days. Conclusion Malaria Prevalence and outcomesis worseamong < 10 years and pregnant mothers and some anti-malaria resistant cases responded to antibiotics.LLINs use reducesprevalence of malaria re-infection in this setting. Keywords: Malaria;Prevalence; Management outcomes; Agbani Road; Enugu State; Nigeria.
Association Between Carotid atherosclerosis And High Factor VIII Activity In Ischemic stroke
Authors: Majumder Sukumar , Ahmed Anis , Md Shahidullah - , Islam Md Rafiqul , Khan Md Rezaul Karim , Rana Masud
Published: January 2022

Background: A sample of 60 subjects from population based study participated in a study on carotid color duplex ultrasonography that aimed to assess the relations of coagulation factors to stroke and carotid atherosclerosis. The association between severity of carotid atherosclerosis and high factor viii activity in ischemic stroke is still not clear.

Objective: The present study was conducted to find out the association between carotid atherosclerosis and high factor viii activity in ischemic stroke.

Methodology: This was a cross sectional analytical study carried out in the department of neurology,BSMMU during the period of july’2009 to june’2011.A total 60 subjects with ischemic stroke were included in this study and data were collected purposively. Chi square test was done and probability value <0.05 were considered as level of significance and 95% confidence limit were taken.

Result: In patients with e”50% carotid stenosis, 7(23.33%) had high factor VIII activity and 23(76.67%) had normal factor VIII activity. In patients with <50% carotid stenosis, 2(6.67%) had high factor VIII activity and 28(93.33%) had normal factor VIII activity. No significant difference (P>0.05%) was found between the high factor VIII activity and normal factor VIII activity related to severity of carotid stenosis.

Conclusion: The roles of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia have been implicated in the pathogenesis of the carotid atherosclerosis but in the present study did not find any association between the severity of the carotid atherosclerosis with high factor viii activity in ischemic stroke.

Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2014; Vol. 30 (1): 1-10
Association of Dementia in Ischemic Stroke: A Case Control Study
Authors: Md Salahuddin Abu Jafor , Khan Md Rezaul Karim , Bhuiyan Md Muniruzzaman , Md Eusuf Nuruddin , Zahid Rased Imam , Patwary Khairul Kabir , Salahuddin Muhammad , Hassan Md Sayeed , Alim Md Abdul , Majumder Sukumar , Rana Md Masud
Published: January 2022

Objectives: To evaluate the association of dementia in ischemic stroke.

Methodology: This case control study was carried out in the department of Neurology at BSMMU, Dhaka from 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2011 for duration of two years to evaluate the association of dementia in ischemic stroke. The target population for this study include all patients presented with ischemic stroke at the range of 3 to 6 months after stroke with the age group of 40 to 70 years are included in this study and patients of dementia other than ischemic stroke like Alzhiemer’s disease, vit-B12 deficiency, thyroid dysfunction were excluded from this study. A total number of 120 respondents were included in this study. Age & sex matched 60 patients of ischemic stroke were selected as cases and rest 60 people were taken as control group. Informed written consent was taken from each patient or his/ her attendant. All information regarding history and physical findings; and other risk factors for dementia were collected to fill up the preformed questionnaire. Relevant physical examinations like nervous system examination, selected general and systemic examination were recorded.

Result & Observation: Dementia was present in case and control group 18(30.0%) and 2(3.3%) respectively. The difference was statistically significant (p=0.001). Present smoking habit was more in case (45.0%) than in control group (16.7%) which was statistically significant (p=0.001) with a OR of 4.07 with a 95% CI of 1.89-8.75. Past smoking habit was more in case (16.7%) than control group (11.7%). Non-smoker was more in control (71.7%) than case group (38.3%). Diabetes mellitus was more common in case group (38.3%) than control group 5(8.3%) which was statistically significant (p=0.001) with a 6.84 OR and 95% CI of 2.39-19.6.

Conclusion: The study permit to conclude that dementia is directly associated with ischemic stroke. We found a correlation between age, family history of dementia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia with dementia.

Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2014; Vol. 30 (1): 35-44
Role of Caregivers Training as Predictor of Outcome in Stroke Survivors – A Review
Authors: Rahman Md Shahidur
Published: January 2022

There are many predictors of poor functional outcome in stroke survivors. Need of caregivers training to address the discharged patients for their home care management is often overlooked. Early discharge, lack of post-acute management facilities including home or community based services are other important predictors of poor functional outcome. Most of the patients are discharged home directly from hospital neurology unit after acute care management for inability to pay hospital costs. Rich patients who reside in the city can afford to receive treatment from trained nurse or physiotherapist at home but poor patients go home without any preparation for home care management of the patients. Hospital based rehabilitation management of stroke survivors are scarcely available in our country but thousands of inadequately treated patients are discharged home without any training to the caregivers. They come back to the outpatients department for next visit with multiple complications. This review article tried to find out the need and impact of caregivers training on outcome of stoke survivors.

Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2014; Vol. 30 (1): 50-52
Cauda Equina Syndrome due to Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report
Authors: Islam Md Rashedul , Rahman Tanbin , Habib Rumana , Rahman Aminur , Bhowmic Nirmalendu Bikash , Haque Md Amirul
Published: January 2022

Cauda equina compression following vertebral compression fractures or vertebral plasmacytomas is relatively uncommon presentation of multiple myeloma. Here we describe a case of cauda equina syndrome due to multiple myeloma in an elderly Bangladeshi male who presented with difficulty in walking, urinary complaints & unexplained weight loss. CT guided FNAC from lesion of spine, bone marrow study, skeletal survey, MRI of spine & immune electrophoresis confirmed the diagnosis of multiple myeloma. We treated the patient with radiotherapy, dexamethasone, antimyeloma therapy, physiotherapy & bisphosphonates in collaboration with hematologists & neurosurgeons. He showed significant improvement both clinically & biochemically in the follow up.

Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2014; Vol. 30 (1): 57-61
Ischemic Stroke and Serum CPK: A Review
Authors: Alam SK Mahbub , Md Arifuzzaman - , Rahman Hafizur , Rahman Hasan Zahidur , Islam Md Rafiqul
Published: January 2022

Abstract not available

Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2014; Vol. 30 (2): 112-116
Myasthenia gravis as a presenting feature in a patient with SCLC: A case report
Authors: Habib Rumana , Islam Md Rashedul , Rahman Aminur , Bhowmik Nirmalendu Bikash , Haque Md Amirul
Published: January 2022

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is the most frequent cancer histology associated with paraneoplastic syndromes. These syndromes are typically caused by ectopic hormone production or immune-mediated tissue destruction caused by neural antigen expression from cancer cells. Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome is well known to be a classical paraneoplastic syndrome of small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC).Only a few cases of myasthenia gravis (MG) and SCLC were previously reported. The causal association between lung cancer and non-thymomatous myasthenia gravis has not been clarified yet. To date, there has been no evidence supporting the speculation that association of myasthenia gravis with lung cancer might be one of the phenotypes of paraneoplastic syndrome. We present a case of a 47-year-old male ex-smoker with SCLC associated with myasthenia gravis evidenced by the clinical findings of ptosis, dysphagia, proximal weakness, and positive repetitive nerve stimulation (RNS) test.

Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2015; Vol. 31 (1): 50-55
Effect of variety and nitrogen fertilizer managements on the growth and yield of Transplant aman rice managements
Authors: Chhanda Tanjida Afrin , Rahman Sarkar Md Abdur , Perveen Suriaya , Hossain Md Mosharaf , Hasan Ahmed Khairul
Published: January 2022

Varietal selection and appropriate placement of nitrogen fertilizer could reduce the magnitude of nitrogen losses to a considerable extent and improve its use efficiency for better grain production. An experiment was carried out during the period from July to December at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh to evaluate the effect of variety and nitrogen fertilizer management on the growth and yield of transplant aman rice. The treatments consisted of three varieties viz. BR11, BRRI dhan49 and Binadhan-7, and five nitrogen fertilizer managements viz. two depth of placement of USG (Urea Super Granule) and three split applications of prilled urea. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The results showed that the effect of variety and nitrogen fertilizer management significantly influenced all the yield contributing characters except weight of 1000- grains, non-effective tillers hill-1 and panicle length. The highest grain yield (3.69 t ha-1) was obtained from Binadhan-7. In the case of nitrogen fertilizer management, the highest grain yield (4.32 t ha-1) was found from the 6 cm depth placement of USG. The highest grain yield (4.82 t ha- 1) was observed from the interaction of Binadhan-7 with the 6 cm depth of placement of USG. It may be concluded that Binadhan-7 with 6 cm depth of placement of USG appeared as the promising practice to maximize the yield of transplant aman rice.

Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.8(3): 281-289, December 2021
Pengetahuan Psikologi Olahraga Pada Pelatih Renang dengan Prestasi Atlet Renang Di Rejang Lebong
Authors: Negara Fitriana Belajaya , Yarmani Yarmani , Nopiyanto Yahya Eko
Published: January 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pengetahuan pelatih renang tentang psikologi olahraga dengan prestasi atlet renang di Rejang Lebong. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan korelasi. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah atlet yang memiliki kriteria yaitu kelompok KU1, KU2, KU3, dan seluruh pelatih renang di Rejang Lebong. Sampel diambil menggunakan teknik purposive sampling yaitu teknik dengan pertimbangan tertentu, dalam penelitian ini atlet yang memiliki kelompok umur 11 tahun hingga 17 tahun dengan jumlah sampel atlet 20 orang, dan pelatih yang terdaftar menjadi anggota PRSI Rejang Lebong dengan jumlah sampel 20 orang maka total sampel berjumlah 40 orang. Instrumen dan teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa kuesioner. Berdasarkan analisis data korelasi menyatakan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan pelatih renang tentang psikologi olahraga dengan prestasi atlet sebesar 89% hubungannya sangat kuat. Dari data tersebut di dapat bahwa adanya hubungan yang positif antara pengetahuan pelatih renang tentang psikologi olahraga dengan prestasi atlet renang di Rejang Lebong.
Students’ Perceptions on the Use of English as Medium of Instruction (EMI) at The International Class of The Economic Development Study Program of The Faculty of Economic & Business of University of Bengkulu
Authors: Tanjung Muhammad Rafiq , Azwandi Azwandi , Sufiyandi Sufiyandi
Published: January 2022

The objective of this research is to investigate the students’ perceptions on the use of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) at the International Class of Economic Development Study Program Faculty of Economics and Business of University of Bengkulu. This research used descriptive quantitative survey design. Questionnaire and interview were the instrument of the research. The questionnaire was distributed to all population of this research, which was 19 students. The sample of the interview was 5 students. The result of this research showed that most of the respondents were positive with the statements given. In perceiver dimension, positive responses were the highest consisting of 37.9% of students agreed and 26.3% of students strongly agreed. In target dimension, positive responses were the highest consisting of 48.1% of students agreed and 32.3% of students strongly agreed. Meanwhile, in situation dimension positive responses were also the highest percentage consisting of 44.7% of students agreed and 9.2% of students strongly agreed. In conclusion, the majority of the students are positive with the EMI program in their class either in terms of perceiver, target, and situation. However, more than half of the students were not confident in terms of communicating with English in learning process. Besides, the implementation was still partial in most courses.
Students’ Perspective on Project-Based Assessment in Writing Classroom
Authors: Umam Amalul , Handini Tiwi
Published: January 2022

This study aimed to examine students' perspectives at the university level regarding project-based assessment in writing classes. This research is conduct at one of the universities in Bogor city. Participants in the study numbered eight female students, of whom they had written an academic article before. The method in this study uses qualitative, which uses interviews and documentation in its data collection. The final result obtained is that some students' opinions on project-based assessment include not easy to do, add experience in terms of writing, and take a long time. Benefits of project-based assessment include writing, honing writing skills, and being selective in choosing information—problems faced by students such as lack of time, looking for reference material, and lazy taste.
ERROR ANALYSIS OF USING AUXILIARY VERBS IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
Authors: Sembiring Rony Arahta , Sibarani Agnes Shinta Marito , Mangaraja Jeli Elvira
Published: January 2022

Grammar is complexity in learning English it makes many students often commit errors in learning. Making errors in writing is one of the processes for learning English .The aim of this research was to describe the students’ errors and its causes in using auxiliary verbs in the sentences. In this research, the writer limited the discussion on the error made by the students in using auxiliary verbs. The design of this research was quantitative approach in a form of descriptive analysis (percentage) that included observation, collecting the data the researcher used test as the instrument. The writer conducted the research to 31 students in first semester of English Literature in academic 2021/2022. The data were analyzed by using error analysis method. The error types were classified based on linguistic category, especially surface strategy taxonomy. The writer classified the types of error into omission, addition, misformation, and misordering. Among those four types, the most frequency error was misformation  that reached 102 errors or 61.44% . the other finding was the sources of error which are divided into three categories. Those are interlingual errors, intralingual errors, and communicative strategies. Communicative strategies errors is the most common source of error, there were 45.78%
Idiomatic Expressions Analysis in Joker Movie
Authors: Rozikin Annas , Kasmaini Kasmaini , Lubis Azhar Aziz
Published: January 2022

This research aims to find out the types of idiomatic expressions and to identify the patterns of idiomatic expressions in the Joker movie. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method. In collecting the data, this research used a classification form, documentation, and monolingual dictionaries. The result showed that there were 4 types of idiomatic expressions found in the Joker movie; proverbs, clichés, fixed statements, and slang. The other types of idiomatic expressions such as simile, binomial, and other language were absent from the Joker movie. Moreover, the researcher identified the patterns of the idiomatic expressions in the Joker movie were; noun phrases, transitive verb phrases, verbal phrases, prepositional phrases, pair of words, and sentence pattern. The other patterns of idiomatic expressions such as be + prepositional phrases and alliterative comparison were not consisted in the Joker movie.
Unstable Pathologic Vertebral Fractures in Multiple Myeloma : Propensity Score Matched Cohort Study between Reconstructive Surgery with Adjuvant Radiotherapy and Radiotherapy Alone
Authors: Park Hyung-Youl , Kim Young-Hoon , Ahn Joo-Hyun , Ha Kee-Yong , Kim Sang-Il , Jung Jae-Woong
Published: January 2022

Objective : Although radiotherapy (RT) is recommended for multiple myeloma (MM) involving spine, the treatment of choice between reconstructive surgery with RT and RT alone for pathologic vertebral fractures (PVFs) associated with structural instability or neurologic compromises remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacies of reconstructive surgery with adjuvant RT for treatment of MM with PVFs by comparing with matched cohorts treated with RT alone.Methods : Twenty-eight patients underwent reconstructive surgery followed by RT between 2008 and 2015 in a single institution, for management of PVFs associated with structural instability of the spine and/or neurologic compromises (group I). Twentyeight patients were treated with RT alone (group II) after propensity score matching in a 1-to-1 format based on instability of the spine, as well as age and performance. Clinical outcomes including the overall survival rates, duration of independent ambulation, neurological status, and numeric rating scale (NRS) for back pain were compared.Results : Clinical and radiological features before treatment were similar in both groups. The median survival period was similar between the two groups. However, the mean duration of independent ambulation was significantly longer in group I (88.8 months; 95% confidence interval [CI], 66.0–111.5) than in group II (39.4 months; 95% CI, 25.2–53.6) (log rank test; p=0.022). Deterioration of Frankel grade (21.4% vs. 60.7%, p=0.024) and NRS for back pain (2.7±2.2 vs. 5.0±2.7, p=0.000) at the last follow-up were higher in the group II. Treatment-related complications were similar in both groups.Conclusion : In patients with unstable PVFs due to MM, reconstructive surgery may yield superior clinical outcomes compared with RT alone in maintaining independent ambulation and neurological status, as well as pain control despite similar median survival and complications.
Аналіз факторів впливу на систему ресурсного забезпечення сектору безпеки і оборони України
Authors: Loishyn Anatolii
Published: January 2022

У даній статті розглядається проблема ідентифікації факторів впливу на систему ресурсного забезпечення сектору безпеки і оборони України. Обґрунтовується погляд що ідентифікація як найбільшої кількості факторів дасть, у подальшому, змогу чітко визначити межі дослідження та предмет дослідження. Прослідковується тенденція до підвищеної уваги до розроблення нової концепції ресурсного забезпечення сектору безпеки і оборони України серед науковців. Метою статті є ідентифікація факторів зовнішнього та внутрішнього впливу на систему ресурсного забезпечення сектору безпеки і оборони України для подальшого їх аналізу при розробленні сучасної концепції ресурсного забезпечення сектору безпеки і оборони України. Автор приходить до висновку, що сфера сучасних трансформацій у сфері безпеки і оборони вимагає перегляду існуючих механізмів ресурсного забезпечення потреб оборони. Особлива увага у статті приділена аналізу існуючих наукових поглядів щодо проблематики предметної системи. Автором запропонована систематизація ідентифікованих факторів впливу на систему ресурсного забезпечення сектору безпеки оборони через призму складових PEST-аналізу, а саме за напрямом, політичних, економічних, соціально-культурних та технологічних факторів. Враховуючі специфіку військової справи до переліку складових PEST-аналізу пропонується ввести п’яту складову – специфічні фактори. Загалом протягом дослідження виділено 82 фактори зовнішнього та внутрішнього впливу на предметну систему. На основі проведеного аналізу, ідентифікації та систематизації факторів впливу встановлена необхідність їх подальшого оцінювання та ранжування для визначення пріоритетності факторів та їх ваги. Результати дослідження можуть бути корисними для науковців та управлінців, які обіймаються питаннями (проблематикою) ресурсного забезпечення сектору безпеки і оборони України.
Gene expression of inflammatory immune factors and clinical parameters in diabetes and nondiabetes patients with periodontal disease
Authors: Camargo Gabriela Alessandra da Cruz Galhardo , Rodrigues Juliane Maria da Silva , Amorim Camila Silva de , Wenderoscky Letícia de Farias , Pascoal Vinicius D’avila Bitencourt , Souza Amanda Caselato Andolfatto , Duque Cristiane
Published: January 2022

Objective: This study evaluated clinical, glucose, and immunological parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) compared to those without systemic alterations (NDM), both with generalized chronic periodontitis. Methodology: Twenty-one patients were selected with indications of tooth loss. Surgeries were performed using the Widman flap modified to obtain a gingival collar at 1 mm from the gingival margin. Before the surgical procedure, the following clinical parameters were evaluated: pocket probing depth (PPD), gingival recession (GR), clinical attachment level (CAL), and bleeding on probing (BOP). Fasting glucose levels (FGL) and glycosylated hemoglobin Hba1c (HbA1c) were also assessed. During the surgery, gingival tissue samples were collected and frozen for later laboratorial analysis. The samples were processed to obtain mRNA, cDNA and determine the gene expression of the immune parameters IL-1-β, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-10 and NF-kB by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Data were analyzed statistically considering p<0.05. Results: The clinical and glucose parameters BOP, FGL, and HbA1c were statistically higher in the DM group. RNAm levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, and NF-kB were higher in the DM group (p<0.05). Conclusion: The presence of diabetes and hyperglycemic status increase the levels of pro-inflammatory immune factors and severity of the periodontal disease.
Análise epidemiológica de hanseníase no Brasil no período de 2016 a 2020
Authors: Moreira Ana Clara de Brito , Souza Ana Laura Caldeira , Alves Isabella Barata Linces , Queirós Laura Rosa Magalhães , Rodrigues Paula Andrade Amorim , Fernandes Rafaela Alves , Lima Sarah Mendes de , Orsolin Priscila Capelari , Nascimento Júnior Valter Paz do
Published: January 2022

Introdução: A hanseníase é uma doença crônica infecciosa relacionada a fatores sociais e econômicos, ainda muito presente no Brasil. Objetivo: O presente estudo teve como objetivo traçar o perfil epidemiológico da Hanseníase no Brasil, no período de 2016 e 2020. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico descritivo, retrospectivo com abordagem quantitativa. Os dados foram obtidos por meio da consulta ao Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS). Resultados: A Hanseníase ainda é um problema de saúde pública no país, visto que o Brasil é o maior responsável por casos da doença na América Latina, destacando-se as regiões Nordeste, Norte e Centro Oeste como as principais produtoras de novos casos. Em acréscimo, o gênero masculino é o mais acometido pela doença, já que ele desenvolve uma resposta imunológica menor quando comparado ao gênero feminino, afetando principalmente indivíduos economicamente ativos. Além disso, a falta de acesso à informação e a precariedade socioeconômica são fatores que potencializam a falta de tratamento e a disseminação da doença, com ênfase em sua forma multibacilar. Conclusão: Fica clara a necessidade da elaboração de um plano que incentive a detecção precoce e a redução das incapacidades causadas pela doença, por meio de ações de vigilância em saúde, visando o combate. Ademais, é de suma importância a adaptação da política de atenção à Hanseníase à realidade das regiões onde a incidência é maior, a fim de aumentar a adesão ao tratamento e, consequentemente, erradicar a doença.
Segurança da aplicabilidade da eletroestimulação neuromuscular na hemodinâmica de pacientes nas UTI’s como prevenção da polineuromiopatia: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Felix Lisiane Lima , Albuquerque Cyntia Fonseca do Rêgo Barros e , Queiroz Harrison Euller Vasconcelos , Silva Flávia Carolina Lasalvia da , Monte Eudson José Santos do , Nascimento Amanda Fonseca do , Laurindo Ingrid Larissa da Silva , Rodrigues Mateus Porfirio , Santos Camila Ellen Pinheiro dos , Passos Manoela Gouveia dos , Moraes Klyvia Juliana Rocha de , Nóbrega Júnior José Carlos Nogueira
Published: January 2022

Objetivo: Asseverar a segurança da aplicabilidade da eletroestimulação neuromuscular em pacientes nas UTI’s como prevenção da polineuromiopatia. Métodos: O presente estudo expõe-se como uma revisão de literatura, com as buscas realizadas nas bases de dados PubMed, SciELO, Medline e Cochrane desde o início de março até abril de 2020, não havendo restrição de idiomas, sendo sua análise descritiva realizada no período de maio a junho do mesmo ano.  Foram inseridos artigos que contivessem informações sobre segurança e efeitos da aplicabilidade da técnica nos desfechos, levando-se em conta as possíveis alterações de hemodinâmica. Resultados: Foram identificados 234 estudos relevantes, dos quais 215 foram excluídos por não apresentarem desfechos de interesse e segurança, e inclusos 5 ensaios clínicos randomizados. O tamanho da amostra variou entre 11 e 54 pacientes de ambos os sexos, com faixa etária variando entre 18 e 82 anos, fazendo uso ou não de ventilação mecânica invasiva, submetidos à estimulação elétrica neuromuscular em pacientes graves. Dos artigos selecionados, todos analisaram a influência da estimulação elétrica neuromuscular e não constataram efeitos adversos que influenciassem no estado clínico do paciente. Conclusão: Os resultados das análises sugerem que a eletroestimulação neuromuscular (EENM) pode ser implementada nas UTI’s para recuperação e prevenção da polineuromiopatia, pois a ausência de efeitos secundários maléficos ou significativos enfatiza tal afirmação.
O ensino remoto emergencial: ações e adaptações de estudantes cearenses
Authors: Firmino Nairley Cardoso Sá , Firmino Diego Farias , Barbano Elton Patrick , Mendonça Glaydson Leandro Farias , Leite Luciana Rodrigues
Published: January 2022

A Covid-19 impactou a educação, destarte, esta pesquisa objetivou compreender como os estudantes cearenses vivenciaram os estudos domiciliares, por meio ou não do Ensino Remoto Emergencial (ERE). O estudo de caso com abordagem quali-quantitativa foi realizado por meio de questionários respondidos por 1317 estudantes. O cálculo do ranking médio e a análise de conteúdo foram utilizados na análise de dados. Os estudantes consideraram a aprendizagem abaixo da média e expressaram interesse no uso parcial das interfaces digitais. A ansiedade e a dispersão foram associadas às dificuldades na aprendizagem; e o retorno às atividades presenciais provocava receios. Conclui-se que o ERE, apesar das controvérsias, contribuiu com a aprendizagem na pandemia.
Piroplasmose em cão: relato de caso
Authors: Chaves Jessica Fontes , Bentubo Henri Donnarumma Levy
Published: January 2022

As piroplasmoses constituem hemoparasitoses que acometem os mamíferos domésticos e são causadas pela infecção de células sanguíneas por protozoários dos gêneros Babesia e Rangelia. Este trabalho trata de um caso de piroplasmose ocorrido em São Paulo, SP, Brasil, onde um cão macho SRD, com dois anos e nove meses de idade apresentou sinais clínicos inespecíficos, porém sugestivos de hemoparasitose. O paciente apresentava notada apatia e linfadenomegalia bilateral em linfonodos poplíteo e femoral. Os exames hematológicos revelaram apenas trombocitopenia. A pesar de o paciente ter apresentado resultado negativo nos exames de sorodiagnóstico para detecção de Babesia sp e teste 4DX para pesquisa de anticorpos contra Babesia sp, baseados nos achados de esfregaço sanguíneo, onde foi possível observar a presença de protozoário, o diagnóstico para piroplasmose foi considerado positivo. O animal foi tratado com doxiciclina durante 28 dias e, em retorno pós-tratamento, foi observada a remissão completa do quadro clínico, com reestabelecimento dos níveis plaquetários. Apesar de no presente relato os tutores não terem aceitado continuar com a realização de mais exames complementares que pudessem identificar a Rangelia sp, os autores endossam a necessidade de investigações mais minuciosas, a fim de que, se possa diferenciar melhor os quadros clínicos que envolvem esses dois protozoários e também se esclareça com maior contundência às questões epidemiológicas das hemoparasitoses caninas.
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PEMBENTUKAN PERANGKAT DAERAH PADA PEMERINTAH KOTA SINGKAWANG
Authors: Rahman Abdul , Bakri Riani
Published: January 2022

The formation of regional devices based on the potential of region has set to the affairs of concurrent government and the elements of support in the certainty of PP No. 18/2017 about of regional devices. The policy implementation The formation of regional devices of Singkawang City Govermment from the communication aspect, community parcipation with compositation of regional devices have to good run. But need to improvement the human resources is not smooth and own technical capability. The ASOCA approach results of three strategy of fhe formation of regional devices, including: the positation admissing with merit system; raising of managerial skill; and raising of supervision, creation and coordinstion based culture for upgrade of aparatus performance.