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Fiscal Sustainability and Risks of Provincial Government After Pandemic
Authors: Wibowo Tri
Published: June 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic that has hit the world since the year 2019 puts fiscal pressure on the Governments of Indonesia. The Government of Indonesia has spent very big expenses to deal with the pandemic and recovery the national economic conditions. This condition will increase a fiscal risk level to achieve Gold Indonesia Vision of the year 2045.  This article aims to assess the impacts of Covid-19 pandemic to fiscal sustainability of the central and provincial governments in Indonesia and identify the risks faced by the central and provicial governments after this outbreak. By using quantitative descriptive analysis and focus group discussion, it was identified an increase in the level of fiscal vulnerability in the central and provincial governments in Indonesia. The results of an analysis for the provincial government level conclude that provincial governments throughout Indonesia are under pressure on their fiscal sustainability. This is reflected in the decline in the Tax ratio, the increase in Debt to Income, and the increase in the budget deficit. This encourages the emergence of new risks that can interfere with efforts to achieve development goals. Several fiscal policies need to be taken to maintain fiscal sustainability like intensification and extensification of taxes and improving the quality of regional spending.
Multiplier Effects of Tourism Sector in Yogyakarta: Input-Output Analysis
Authors: Nuryadin Didi , Purwiyanta Purwiyanta
Published: June 2023

In the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), the tourism sector contributes roughly to 34% of the total output, either directly or indirectly. Because of the enormous potential of tourism in boosting the economy, the local government was encouraged to adopt plans and programs so that the tourism sector's long-term viability can influence the development of other sectors. This study aims to describe the economic multiplier effects of tourism industry operations. An examination of the input-output table of 35 sectors in the Special Region of Yogyakarta in 2015 was carried out in this study. An examination of output, income, gross value added, and labor linkage and multipliers was made from an input-output analysis. The hotel and restaurant industry, as well as air transport, is considered as the key sector in the linkage study (forward and backward linkage). The sector with the biggest employment absorption, according to the multiplier analysis, is trade.
Aortic Root Dilatation Measured by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in Patients with Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot
Authors: Chungsomprasong Paweena , Kraikriangsri Chutima , Vijarnsorn Chodchanok , Chanthong Prakul , Durongpisitkul Kritvikrom , Pacharapakornpong Thita , Kanjanauthai Supaluck , Nakyen Supaporn , Soongswang Jarupim
Published: June 2023

Background: Aortic root dilatation (AoD) frequently occurs following repaired tetralogy of Fallot (rTOF). The objective of this study was to assess aortic dimensions, investigate the prevalence of AoD, and identify predictors of AoD in rTOF patients. Methods: A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted in repaired TOF patients from 2009 to 2020. Aortic root diameters were measured by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR). Severe AoD of the aortic sinus (AoS) was defined as a Z-score (z) of >4, reflecting a mean percentile ≥99.99%. Results: Two hundred forty-eight patients, with a median age of 28.2 years (10.2–65.3 years), were included in the study. The median age at the time of repair was 6.6 years (0.8–40.5 years) and the median interval between the repair and CMR study was 18.9 years (2.0–54.8 years). The prevalence of severe AoD was found to be 35.2% when defined by an AoS z greater than 4 and 27.6% when defined by a AoS diameter ≥40 mm, respectively. A total of 101 patients (40.7%) had aortic regurgitation (AR), with 7 patients (2.8%) having moderate AR. Multivariate analysis revealed that severe AoD was only associated with the left ventricular end diastolic volume index (LVEDVi) and a longer duration after repair. The age at the time of repair for TOF was found not to be correlated with the development of AoD. Conclusions: After repair of TOF, severe AoD was found to be prevalent, but no fatal complications were observed in our study. Mild AR was also commonly observed. Larger LVEDVi and a longer duration after repair were identified as factors associated with the development of severe AoD. Therefore, routine monitoring of AoD is recommended.
Jesus the Jew: Survey on the Cliché in Its Context
Authors: KALİNTURK Omer Faruk
Published: June 2023

This essay pursues the studies pertaining to the Quest for the Historical Jesus, which began in the Enlightenment era, and focuses on the dominant discourse of this quest in the present-day scholarly works on Jesus the Jew. The late-coming acceptance of the Jewishness of Jesus is now a scholarly cliché. In the context of the Gospels, to say “Jesus was a Jew” is not a really shocking or unexpected idea. The problem with the Jewishness of Jesus is why it took until the 1970s for this idea to develop. The second problem is how the assertion of the Jewishness of Jesus could develop so tremendously in the contemporary academy. That is a difficult question to answer within the borders of mere theology. Therefore, in this essay, I will have recourse to the help of politics and anthropology, and ultimately will claim that the changing of the main discourse in the New Testament scholarship on Jesus the Jew has happened for several reasons, but the 1967 and 1973 Arab-Israeli Wars and the Prague Spring of 1968 have played more important roles than others, such as multiculturalism, the Second Vatican Council, and neoliberalism. These two events might show us the motivation for the sudden but widely accepted alteration. With the rise of the Jesus the Jew emphasis in Historical Jesus Studies, the intensity of Holocaust studies has also increased. Whereas until the 1970s there was no significant concentration of work on the Holocaust, since the 1970s this trend has been reversed and has taken a dominant place in modern academia. The Holocaust narrative has also been valorised by the changing geopolitics of the world, which has also influenced Historical Jesus Studies. With the rise of Israel in the region as a result of the Arab-Israeli wars, which made Israel one of the countries that could serve the world system, the emphasis on the Holocaust and Jesus the Jew became a kind of propaganda in the academy. However, it is not these movements that have ensured the success of this wind change. The event that led to the thawing of the Cold War was the Prague Spring of 1968. The ideal of a Socialism outside the example of the Soviet Union, which was trying to be created in Czechoslovakia, was crushed by Soviet tanks. Since the Soviet Union itself destroyed this attempt to heal the corruption within itself, the Soviet reaction must be seen as the suicide of Socialism. It is for this reason that the second power of the Cold War period ideologically withdrew from the scene. The crushing of the Prague Spring led to a spring in a different field of modern academia: the Quest for the Historical Jesus and Holocaust Studies.
Thin-layer drying of Raffia textilis fiber
Authors: Elenga Raymond Gentil , Dirras Guy François , Maniongui Jean Goma , Mabiala Bernard
Published: June 2023

The Raffia textilis fiber has interesting specific mechanical properties among other vegetables fibers. But its production remains entirely based on empirical knowledge. The fibers are dried in the open air and in the shade for about 48 hours. This study explores the effect of the drying temperature, from 30° to 70°C, on its drying kinetics. It was found that the drying duration passes from 55 min at 30 °C to 20 min at 70 °C. Among the three models used to simulate the drying kinetics, the Page model yields the best results. The values of the parameters of this model agree with the hypothesis that the water diffusion is one-dimensional. The activation energy of water in the fiber varies from 49 to 71 KJ/mol, depending on the model used. The effective diffusion coefficient is about 3x10-14 m2.s-1 at 30 °C. This low value justifies the traditional use of the raffia leaves for house roofs.
Synthesis of guar gum-graft-poly(acrylamide-co-diallyldimethylammonium chloride) and its application in the pulp and paper industry
Authors: McLean Douglas , Agarwal Vipul , Stack Karen , Horne James , Richardson Des
Published: June 2023

The synthesis and characterization of a novel fixative, guar gum-graft-poly(acrylamide-co-diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (GG-g-p(AM-co-DADMAC)) polymer is described. The grafted polymerproved to be effective at adsorbing hydrophobic wood resin particles onto papermaking fibre surfaces, thus removing wood resins from the water phase where they have a tendency to aggregate and form troublesome deposits. The new polymer combines the colloidal stabilising features of a natural product, guar gum, and the wood resin fixative properties of a synthetic polymer p(AM-co-DADMAC). GG-g-p(AM-co-DADMAC was effective over the entire pH range as compared to other commercially available polymeric fixatives that were evaluated.
Interaction between water-soluble polysaccharides and native nanofibrillar cellulose thin films
Authors: Eronen Paula , Junka Karoliina , Laine Janne , Österberg Monika
Published: June 2023

The objective of this work was to compare the adsorption of different polysaccharides and cellulose derivatives on cellulose nanofibril films. Cellulose films having the native cellulose I structure were prepared from hardwood kraft pulp by extensive mechanical disintegration. Further fractionation enabled the preparation of reproducible, nanometer-scale thickness films. Systematic comparison by Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation (QCM-D) showed that various industrially available galactomannans have almost as good affinity to cellulose surface as xyloglucan and that most of the polysaccharides attach irreversibly to cellulose nanofibrils at low pH (4.5) and intermediate ionic strength (10 mM). SPR results support the QCM-D findings. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) imaging and Digital Pulsed Force Mode (DPFM) measurements further confirmed that a uniform non-aggregated layer of polysaccharides was formed that changed the properties of the NFC film.
Formaldehyde-free tannin-based foams and their use as lightweight panels
Authors: Link Martin , Kolbitsch Christian , Tondi Gianluca , Ebner Michael , Wieland Stefanie , Petutschnigg Alexander
Published: June 2023

100% natural tannin-based rigid foams were synthesized. Tannin-furfuryl alcohol networks were polymerized in an acid environment applying a temperature between 120° and 160°C. The process was developed in two ways: in a ventilated oven and in between the heated plates of a press. The foams produced showed a high homogeneity in both cases. By modifying the formulation in terms of type and amount of components it was possible to produce two kinds of foams: (1) light with density of approximately 50 Kg/m³, and (2) resistant having a density of approximately 180 Kg/m³. The compression resistance and the water absorption of these materials were evaluated. The results of these tests, in comparison with those of formaldehyde-reinforced tannin foams, indicated that these lightweight foams have lower mechanical strength but higher water affinity. The latter was also demonstrated with moisture uptake measurements. Particular attention was dedicated to the press-produced foams for their possible application as core-layer for lightweight composite panels.
Pulping of empty fruit bunches (EFB) from the palm oil industry by formic acid
Authors: Ferrer Ana , Vega Alberto , Ligerob Pablo , Rodríguez Alejandro
Published: June 2023

Empty fruit bunches (EFB) from palm oil were characterized. The holocellulose (66.97%), α-cellulose (47.91%), and lignin (24.45%) are similar to wood materials, and various non-wood materials, but the fiber length is shorter (0.53 mm). The influence of operational variables in the EFB pulping [formic acid (75-95%), hydrochloric acid (0.05-0.15%), and time (30-150 min)], on the yield, kappa number, viscosity, and brightness of the pulps was studied. By using a factorial design, equations that reproduced the experimental results for the dependent variables, errors less than 10% were obtained. These equations could be used to find suitable conditions, so that operating with not too high values of operating variables (with minor costs of capital and of operation), pulps could be obtained with acceptable properties. In this way, a cellulosic pulp with a 42.3% yield, 22.7% brightness, and a 512 mL/g viscosity was obtained under the following conditions: 92.5% of formic acid, 0.075% of hydrochloric acid, and a time of 60 min. A pulp (31.1 kappa number and 606 mL/g viscosity) was bleached by EPabOPoP sequence, achieving a brightness of 69.4%, a loss of viscosity and yield of 34.8% and 13.1%, respectively. The residual liquor from the pulping with formic acid 95%, 0.05% hydrochloric acid and 30 min, provides a liquor with 18.2% residual lignin, 4.1% glucose, 9.8% xylose, and 1.2% arabinose, all on dry weight of original material.
Challenges of cellulosic ethanol production from xylose-extracted corncob residues
Authors: Zhang Lei , Li Shi-Zhong , Liu Z. Lewis
Published: June 2023

Xylose-extracted corncob residue (X-ER), a byproduct from the xylose production industry, is a potential cellulose-rich energy resource. However, attempts to achieve large-scale production of cellulosic ethanol using X-ER have been unsatisfactory due to a lack of understanding of the substrate. This study presents the first characterization of the X-ER to evaluate its potential utilization in the sequential production of cellulosic ethanol. The current dilute acid treatment procedures used for the corncobs by the xylose-production industry were insufficient for efficient deconstruction of cellulose structure to release available sugars for subsequent cellulosic ethanol conversion. After a secondary dilute acid hydrolysis of the X-ER, an additional 30% hemicellulose was recovered. In addition, a more efficient enzymatic hydrolysis of X-ER was observed resulting in a significantly higher yield of glucose conversion compared with an untreated X-ER control. These results suggest X-ER can be utilized for cellulosic ethanol production. However, improved corncob pretreatment procedures are needed for economical cellulosic ethanol conversion.
Characterization of a novel manganese peroxidase purified from solid state culture of Trametes versicolor IBL-04
Authors: Asgher Muhammad , Iqbal Hafiz Muhammad Nasir
Published: June 2023

A novel manganese peroxidase (MnP) produced by an indigenous white rot fungal strain Trametes versicolor IBL-04 in solid state medium of corncobs was puriﬁed and characterized. The fungus produced 964U/mL MnP in the presence of additional carbon (glucose) and nitrogen (yeast extract) supplements added at a C:N ratio of 25:1, 1mM Tween-80 (1mL), 1mM MnSO4 (1mL), and 1mM CuSO4 (1mL). The MnP was purified by ammonium sulfate fractionation (65% saturation) and dialysis, followed by Sephadex G-100 gel ﬁltration chromatography. Purification procedures resulted in 2.4-fold purification with an overall yield and specific activity of 3.4% and 660 U/mg, respectively. The purified MnP was monomeric of molecular weight of 43 kDa, showing a single band on sodium dodecyl sulfate poly acrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). The enzyme was optimally active at pH 5 and 50oC and was stable for 1 h over a broad range of pH (4-7) and temperature (40-65oC). Kinetic constants KM and Vmax of purified MnP were 70 µM and 540 U/mL for MnSO4 substrate. The effect of possible activators and inhibitors of enzyme were also investigated, and it was observed that EDTA, Cystein, and Ag+ caused MnP inhibition and inactivation to different extents, whereas MnP was activated by 4 and 3 mM of Cu2+ and Fe2+, respectively. High thermo-stability, low KM and high Vmax features of this novel MnP isolated from culture filtrate of T. versicolor IBL-04 suggests its suitability for various industrial and biotechnological applications.
Preparation and characterization of nano-structured materials from oil palm ash: A bio-agricultural waste from oil palm mill
Authors: Abdul Khalil H. P. S. , Fizree H. M. , Jawaid M. , Alattas Omar S.
Published: June 2023

Oil palm ash (OPA), a bio-agricultural waste from oil palm mills, was subjected to high-energy ball milling for 30 h and was converted into a nano-structured material. The nano-structured OPA was characterized for its particle size and crystallinity index by using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis. The crystallite size obtained from TEM and XRD was found to be 50 nm and 54.32 nm respectively, and the crystallinity index of OPA was 66.54%. The shape and texture of raw and nano-structured OPA were studied using scanning electron microscopy. The raw OPA had an irregular shape with spongy and porous structure, while the nano-structured powder had a mostly irregular and crushed shape. The elemental studies of OPA used Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis, XRD, and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). The elemental compositions found in OPA were silica, potassium oxide, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, aluminium oxide, and iron oxide.
Strategic Commitment by Sultanate of Oman towards 2050 Net-Zero Emission: Current Environmental Initiatives and Future Needs
Authors: Alrawahi Issa , Bathmanathan Vathana AP , Kaabi Sultan Al , Alghalebi Samar
Published: June 2023

Global warming is a major concern to humanity due to its massive environmental impact. Studies emphasize low-carbon issues such as emissions policy, carbon taxation, carbon emissions trading, and emissions accounting and reduction (Gao et al., 2014). This paper will cover one of the main commitments towards environmental protection, which is 2050 net zero emissions. Many countries have set this target to show a clear commitment to reducing their CO2 and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) to zero in the coming 30 years. Yet the main question here would these targets be aspirational or realistic? If the goals are aspirational, does this encourage more effort, or will it make the public and investors even more critical of the government if they fail? How does the mission to maintain average temperature increases below 2C or, preferably, 1.5C by 2100 relate to the net zero by 2050 goal? In October 2022, Oman joined the current effort to protect the environment and reach net zero by 2050. The country has already implemented many environmental measures; however, more effort is required to achieve the net-zero emission target. In addition, the paper will outline and investigate the current global efforts to meet the commitment. Also, it will cover the current environmental work conducted in Oman. The paper will also evaluate the challenges and requirements to reach net zero in Oman.
Development of the QUIZIZZ Platform as an Interactive Quiz-Based Learning Media for Arabic Language Lessons at Madrasah IBTIDAIYAH
Authors: Hanif Akhyar , . Herman , Mudinillah Adam , Rahmi Putri Windi Lailatur
Published: June 2023

This era is full of technology. The use of online learning media is an alternative used by educators to create a learning atmosphere that is not monotonous by displaying animated images so that students do not feel bored. One of the online media used during the learning process is the use of the Quiziz platform. This study aims to develop the quiziz platform as an alternative medium in interactive quiz-based Arabic learning for Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students. Quiziz is an online based game making platform. The research method uses the development method with the Dick and Carey model where the aim of this model is to become a systematic learning process. The purpose of this study was to determine the development of the Quiziz platform as an interactive quiz in learning Arabic at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. The conclusion of this study explains that the Quiziz platform can assist teachers in creating online-based interactive quizzes and student achievement increases after using the Quiziz platform in the teaching and learning process. The limitation of this research is that the researcher only conducted research on the Quiziz platform as an interactive quiz for Islamic elementary schools, therefore, the researcher hopes that future researchers will be able to conduct research using the same platform, but more developed in other educational units so that research becomes interesting.
Implementation of Performance Accountability System for Government Institution: A Case Study in Indonesia
Authors: Priyambodo Jati Bambang , Wijaya Andy Fefta , . Wike , . Sujarwoto , Riyadi Bambang Slamet
Published: June 2023

This research aims to understand implementation of performance accountability system for government institution that are very significant due at the ontological level and sociological level. The problem is very interesting to be analyzed by conducting a qualitative research method based on public policy theory. Data were collected through in-depth interview, observation, and documentation related with cases in Indonesia. Data were analyzed by using interactive models are data reduction, data display, data verification, and supported by triangulation. The results were based on ontological level and sociological level using public policy perspective for improving implementation of performance accountability system for government institution policy and practice. Vision and mission of public policy on managing performance accountability system for government institution are needed for providing information to stakeholders related regarding the regulations and sanctions. This result provides inputs for making better regulation on implementation of performance accountability system for government institution policy in Indonesia for state agencies as public officials and practitioners.
Transformational Leadership, Technology Adoption, and Public Service towards Job Competency
Authors: Purbiyantari Wahyu , Zauhar Soesilo , . Suryadi , Hermawan Romy , Riyadi Bambang Slamet
Published: June 2023

This research aims to predict and analyze the effects of transformational leadership, technology adoption, and public service towards job competency in the Indonesian National Police. This research is very significant for improving police officers job competency and policy due at the ontological level and sociological level. The problem is very interesting to be analyzed by conducting quantitative research method. Data were collected through survey questionnaires related with transformational leadership, technology adoption, and public service towards job competency in the Indonesian National Police context. Data were analyzed statistically by using Partial Least Square (PLS) models employed a smart PLS application. The results are: Transformational Leadership  have significant positive effect on Job Competency, Technology Adoption has significant positive effect on Job Competency, and Public Service has significant positive effect on Job Competency. Based on results as per ontological level and sociological level are useful for improving police policy and practice in The Indonesian National Police context, and need for providing information to stakeholders related and as inputs for making better regulation on police policy and practice in Indonesia as well as for public officials and practitioners.
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease and gut microbiota: pathogenetic relationships and therapeutic targets.
Authors:   Kharkiv National Medical University, Zvyagintseva T.D. , Chernobay A.I.   ,   Kharkiv National Medical University
Published: June 2023

The article presents the characteristics of metabolically associated fatty liver disease (МАFLD) in combination with intestinal microbiota. The risk factors for the development of МАFLD, the importance of the «microbiotaintestine-liver» axis in the progression of fatty liver disease and in the disruption of the intestinal microbiome with the development of intestinal dysbiosis, which leads to metabolic disorders in the body, are revealed. The use of the drug UDHА (Ursis) and coloprotector Zafacol 3D, which are means of pathogenetic therapy in patients with МАFLD and intestinal dysbiosis, is pathogenetically justified.
he use of the thermal vacuum apparatus in physical rehabilitation for violations of posture.
Authors:   Ukrainian Institute of Arts and Sciences, Korzhenko I.O. , Konovalova O.V. ,   Ukrainian Institute of Arts and Sciences
Published: June 2023

The article investigates the problem of posture disorders among children, adolescents and adults. The statistics of children in Ukraine aged 0 to 17 years for 2020, who have a violation of posture, are given. The Sanitary Regulations for educational institutions of 2020 are analyzed. In the course of the study, it was found that posture disorders are associated with an incorrect lifestyle, physical characteristics, and environmental influences. Methods for solving the problem by acquiring the habits of correct posture, physiotherapy exercises, massage and physiotherapy are considered. It has been established that only an integrated approach can give positive results. The use of the Thermovacuum apparatus in physical rehabilitation for posture disorders is proposed. The technique of carrying out the combined massage is shown: hardware and manual. It has been found that posture disorder is the position of the human body, in which the spine has irregular or smoothed curvatures. In the sagittal plane, with an increase in physiological distortions of the spine, a stoop, a round back, and a round-concave back are distinguished. While with a decrease in physiological distortions of the spine, a flat and plano-concave back is distinguished. In the frontal plane, an asymmetric (scoliotic) posture is distinguished. It was revealed that posture disorders are divided into three levels: small changes in posture can be overcome, an increase in the number of symptoms for postural disorders that can be corrected by unloading the spine in a horizontal position and disorders that cannot be corrected by unloading the spine. The article provides a stepby-step description of the combined massage procedure with the Thermovacuum apparatus in combination with manual massage, which the author developed in practice. The thermal vacuum massage apparatus with infrared light, which deeply warms up the tissues of the body, is an effective tool that helps to achieve the desired results much faster than with manual massage. The device helps to relax muscles, strengthen the walls of blood vessels and relieve stress from the shoulder girdle. Exploring the topic of posture disorders, we can state that this issue remains relevant today. To prevent the appearance and development of postural disorders in children of preschool and school age, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine approved a new sanitary regulation dated September 25, 2020, which clearly establishes the dimensions of furniture, recommends exercises and maximum load norms.
Modern forms of psychogenic paranoids.
Authors:   Kharkiv National Medical Univercity, Doluda S.M. , Barycheva E.M. ,   Kharkiv National Medical Univercity, Gurnytskyi O.V. ,   Kharkiv National Medical Univercity
Published: June 2023

The paper provides data on the main forms of reactive paranoids, describes clinical variants of manifestations, diagnostic and differential diagnostic criteria, and features of the course. The specified principles of complex treatment of this pathology.
Current realities of the training of internal physicians in the specialty of «internal diseases» within the european standards of post-graduate education.
Authors:   Dnipro State Medical University, Kuzmina G.P. , Lazarenko O.M. ,   Dnipro State Medical University
Published: June 2023

The article presents the basic principles of organizing the training of a specialist doctor in the field of «Internal Diseases», which were changed in terms of teaching technology, taking into account the lessons of the pandemic (Covid-19) and war. Rebalancing the weight of interactions becomes a criterion for the success of postgraduate education. The key moment was the joint combination of knowledge of the teacher and the intern, which increased motivation. Attention is drawn to the field of knowledge of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), which covers postgraduate continuing medical education and the implementation of European standards in the educational process. To this is added teaching, which should be based on joint research work. Analysis of the results of joint research work and substantiation of the obtained results increase the activity of the intern doctor. The key at the post-graduate stage of education is the joint creation of knowledge, which increases the activity of the intern doctor. Rebalancing the weight of interactions can become a criterion for success.
Physico-chemical and mineralogical changes of lithic xerorthent soils on volcanic rocks under semi-arid ecological conditions
Authors: Demir Sinan , Alaboz Pelin , Dengiz Orhan , Şenol Hüseyin , Yilmaz Kamil , Başkan Oğuz
Published: June 2023

This study investigates the mineralogical changes and soil development processes of young soils formed on various bedrocks of volcanic origin under the same land use/land cover and climate conditions. The current study was conducted in Lithic Xerorthent soils formed on tuff, trachybasalt, and trachyandesite bedrock between Sandıklı-Şuhut districts of Afyonkarahisar. The three soil profiles excavated in the study area were classified in Entisols order based on Soil taxonomy. The primary minerals, sanidine and muscovite, and the clay minerals, smectite, kaolinite, and illite, were widely determined in three soil profiles which were named Profile I (PI), Profile II (PII), and Profile III (PIII). According to the chemical alteration index (CIA) values, which indicate weathering, the soils formed on the tuff bedrock were slightly weathered (77.04%). The chemical weathering index (CIW) in the soils' surface horizons formed on the trachybasalt and trachyandesite bedrock are classified as non-weathering rocks with 24.43% and 33.88%. Basic cations are found at high levels in the tuff bedrock. The determination of phillipsite, gismondin and calcite minerals is an indication that the mineral content of the bedrock and the bedrocks have a significant effect on soil formation. The relationship between the bedrock and the soil has been revealed. As a result of the study, it was concluded that there were significant differences in their physico-chemical characteristics, weathering rates, and mineralogical properties. However, they were characterized as young soils since they do not contain any subsurface diagnostic horizons on the volcanic bedrock under the same climatic and land use/land cover conditions.
Calculation of indicators of maximum extreme temperature in Sinaloa state, northwestern Mexico
Authors: Llanes Cárdenas Omar , Cervantes Arce Lorenzo , González González Gabriel Eduardo
Published: June 2023

One of the climate problems that causes the most environmental impact worldwide is the trend of increasing occurrence of events of maximum extreme temperature, signaled by indicators such as hot extremes (HE) and maximum maximorum (highest maximum) temperature (MmT). These events can cause conditions ranging from severe droughts to heat stroke, which can cause death in any population. Indicators of maximum extreme temperature in one of the most important agricultural areas in northwestern Mexico were calculated based on significant trends (ST) and adjusted return periods. To calculate the trends of the maximum extreme temperature, frequency (FR), annual average duration (AAD), annual daily duration (ADD), intensity (IN) of HE, and MmT, the Mann-Kendall and Sen’s slope tests were applied to data obtained for 19 weather stations from the CLImate COMputing database for the period 1982–2014. Adjusted return periods (ARP) were calculated for each indicator of maximum extreme temperature by fitting a probability distribution function. For the study area, the ST and maximum extreme temperature shows a prevailing cooling trend. This can be deduced by observing the proportion of negative ST compared with positive ST. The highest positive magnitudes of ST were recorded at stations CUL (FR = 3.44 HE dec-1), GUT (AAD = 6.15 day HE-1 dec-1 and IN = 13.62 °C dec-1), IXP (ADD = 35.00 day dec-1) and POT (MmT = 2.50 °C day-1 dec-1). For ARP, the estimate of the average occurrence frequency of extreme events per100 years are FR = 6.11 HE dec-1 (1 time), AAD = 6.64 day HE-1 dec-1 (4 times), ADD = 38.68 day dec-1 (1 time), IN = 39.09 °C dec-1 (6 times) and MmT = 41.95 °C day-1 dec-1 (1 time). These findings are of key importance for the economic sectors related to agricultural production in the state known, at least to date, as “the breadbasket of Mexico” (Sinaloa). The results will help to develop adaptation/prevention measures before the coming socioeconomic and hydrological disasters.
Multi-mixed fractional Brownian motions and Ornstein–Uhlenbeck processes
Authors: Maleki Almani Hamidreza , Sottinen Tommi
Published: June 2023

The so-called multi-mixed fractional Brownian motions (mmfBm) and multi-mixed fractional Ornstein–Uhlenbeck (mmfOU) processes are studied. These processes are constructed by mixing by superimposing or mixing (infinitely many) independent fractional Brownian motions (fBm) and fractional Ornstein–Uhlenbeck processes (fOU), respectively. Their existence as ${L^{2}}$ processes is proved, and their path properties, viz. long-range and short-range dependence, Hölder continuity, p-variation, and conditional full support, are studied.
A túlnyomásos oxigénkezelés és helye az ambuláns ellátásban
Authors: Szolnoki Nikolett , Gasztonyi Beáta , Paizs Teréz , Földi István , Németh László , Sződy Róbert
Published: June 2023

A túlnyomásos (hyperbaricus) oxigénkezelés az orvostudomány erősen specializált
ága. Medicinális felhasználása és elterjedése a múlt század 60-as éveire tehető,
azóta alkalmazott, kutatott, fejlesztett tudományág. A kezelés során a páciensek
túlnyomásos keszonkamrában 100% oxigént lélegeznek. Klinikai felhasználás
esetében a kezelési nyomás a tengerszint nyomásánál (1 abszolút atmoszféra)
minimum 0,4 atmoszférával több, jellegzetesen 2,0–2,5 abszolút atmoszféra. A
plazmában így oldott extra mennyiségű oxigén a keringéssel a szövetekbe jut, és
hyperoxiát eredményez. A megnövekedett oxigénkínálat és a kúraszerűen
alkalmazott kezelés kapcsán megjelenő intermittáló szöveti oxigénszint-változás
által indukált sejtszintű regeneráció számos betegség gyógyításában, általában
komplex kezelési terv részeként használható. További előnye, hogy noninvazív,
fájdalommentes terápia. Felhasználási körét, működésének alapelveit a European
Underwater and Baromedical Society szabályozza a European Committee of
Hyperbaric Medicine összehívásával, a bizonyítékokon alapuló orvoslás elveinek
betartásával. A szerzők közleményükben három olyan esetet ismertetnek, amelynél
a túlnyomásos oxigénkezelés jelentősen hozzájárult a terápia sikeréhez. Orv
Hetil. 2023; 164(25): 993–996.
Fiscal Rules versus the Financial Conditionof EU Local Government Units
Authors: Malinowska-Misiąg Elżbieta
Published: June 2023

The financial crisis and significant deterioration of public finances have led to the strengthening of instruments aimed at ensuring the financial stability of the state, including fiscal rules. The article1 focuses on the fiscal rules binding the local self-government units (LGUs) of the European Union. An attempt was made to answer the question of how the design of fiscal rules in LGUs has changed, especially in crisis situations, and what was the effectiveness of these regulations. The results of statistical analyses covering the period 2001-2020 are shown. As the aggregated values with such a large variety of local financial systems are difficult to compare, the article presents the results of two case studies (Portugal and Poland), where no significant correlations were found between the number or strength of fiscal rules and the budget deficit indicators. Summarising the analysis of the financial situation of the Polish and Portuguese municipalities, it can be stated that the financial health of LGUs varies greatly depending on the size of the municipality, which makes it difficult to formulate general conclusions regarding the links between the fiscal rules and the financial condition of LGUs.
Barriers to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) use for HIV: an integrative review
Authors: Antonini Marcela , Silva Ingred Evangelista da , Elias Henrique Ciabotti , Gerin Larissa , Oliveira Aliete Cunha , Reis Renata Karina
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Objectives: to identify and synthesize scientific evidence on the barriers and difficulties for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) use and compliance for HIV. Methods: an integrative literature review, using the MEDLINE/PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Academic Search Premier and Scopus (Elsevier) databases. Results: all (100%) the articles included identified that PrEP users experience some type of structural barrier related to health services such as long distance from the units, suboptimal logistics for taking pills and professional resistance to prescribing PrEP. Furthermore, 63.21% identified social barriers, such as stigma about sexuality and HIV, in addition to individual barriers such as alcohol use, adverse effects, and concerns about long-term toxicity. Conclusions: the barriers to PrEP use are multifactorial. Effective interventions are needed to support PrEP users in accessing, complying with, and retaining health services.
Searching for human connection to transcend symbolisms in pediatric palliative care
Authors: Moreira-Dias Patrícia Luciana , Franco Larissa Fernandes , Bonelli Maria Aparecida , Ferreira Esther Angélica Luiz , Wernet Monika
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Objectives: to present a theoretical model for the interactional context of health professionals and families of children and adolescents under palliative care. Methods: qualitative study based on the theoretical frameworks of Grounded Theory and Symbolic Interactionism. Ten palliative care professionals took part in this study through semi-structured interviews employing snowball technique from 2020 to 2021. Results: the comparative data analysis resulted in the theoretical model “Searching for human connection to transcend symbolisms in pediatric palliative care”. It reveals symbolic elements that substantiate the construction of a collaborative context integrating two phenomena: “Overcoming boundaries and intertwining paths” and “Embracing suffering to weave meaningful experiences”. Symbolisms in palliative care guide the behavior of families and professionals, which makes them the key factor to be managed. Final Considerations: symbolisms and suffering continually integrate the interactional experience of professionals. Empathy and compassion are fundamental elements to enable their connection with families.
Wealth index association with self-reported oral health between white and non-white older Brazilians
Authors: do Amaral Júnior Orlando Luiz , Fagundes Maria Laura Braccini , Menegazzo Gabriele Rissotto , Giordani Jessye Melgarejo do Amaral
Published: June 2023

Abstract: This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the association between self-reported oral health status and a wealth index among white and non-white older adults in Brazil. Data from individual assessments of 9,365 Brazilians aged 50 years or older were analyzed. Poisson regression models were performed to estimate the prevalence ratio between wealth index and self-reported oral health among whites and non-whites adjusted for intermediate and proximal determinants. The total prevalence of poor self-reported oral health on white and non-white individuals was 41.6% (95%CI: 40.0-43.4) and 48% (95%CI: 47.1-49.8) respectively. The adjusted analysis showed that, for whites, the wealth index is associated with self-reported oral health since individuals in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th quintiles have 25% (PR = 0.75; 95%CI: 0.65-0.88), 20% (PR = 0.80; 95%CI: 0.67-0.95), and 39% (PR = 0.61; 95%CI: 0.50-0.75) lower prevalence of poor self-reported oral health than those in the poorest quintile. For non-white individuals, the wealth index is associated with self-reported oral health only for those in the 5th quintile, with 25% (PR = 0.85; 95%CI: 0.72-0.99) lower prevalence of poor self-reported oral health than those in the poorest quintile. The wealth index showed different effects on self-reported oral health among whites and non-whites. Socioeconomic status indicators may reflect racial inequalities due to the historical legacy of institutional discrimination. This study highlights the importance of developing policies to combat racial inequities and how these can contribute to better oral health conditions for the older Brazilian population.
Repercussões da pandemia de COVID-19 nos serviços de saúde para pessoas com deficiência: relato dos profissionais de reabilitação
Authors: Silva Simone Vieira da , Reichenberger Veronika , Vieira Gislene Inoue , Clemente Karina Aparecida Padilha , Ramos Vinícius Delgado , Brito Christina May Moran de
Published: June 2023

Resumo: Diversos processos que permeiam a assistência à saúde, incluindo a reabilitação, precisam de brevidade para ser iniciados ou não podem ser interrompidos. Sendo assim, estes passaram por importantes adaptações durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Porém, não se sabe ao certo como os equipamentos de saúde adaptaram suas estratégias e quais foram os resultados. O estudo investigou como os atendimentos em reabilitação foram afetados durante a pandemia e quais foram as estratégias para a manutenção dos serviços prestados. Entre junho de 2020 e fevereiro de 2021, realizaram-se 17 entrevistas semiestruturadas com profissionais de saúde da área da reabilitação do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), que atuam em um dos três níveis de atenção, nas cidades de Santos e São Paulo, Estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Os discursos foram gravados, transcritos e analisados por meio da análise de conteúdo. Os profissionais relataram mudanças organizacionais em seus serviços, com a interrupção inicial dos atendimentos e, posteriormente, com a adoção de novos protocolos sanitários e o retorno gradativo dos atendimentos presenciais e/ou a distância. As condições de trabalho foram diretamente impactadas, pois houve necessidade de dimensionamento, capacitação, ampliação de carga horária, além da sobrecarga de trabalho e do esgotamento físico e mental dos profissionais. A pandemia determinou uma série de mudanças nos serviços de saúde, por vezes descontínuas, com a suspensão de inúmeros serviços e atendimentos. Alguns atendimentos presenciais foram mantidos, apenas para os pacientes que apresentavam risco de agravo em curto prazo. Medidas sanitárias preventivas e estratégias de continuidade dos atendimentos foram adotadas.
Restrição do crescimento intrauterino, prematuridade e baixo peso ao nascer: fenótipos de risco de morte neonatal, Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Authors: Kale Pauline Lorena , Fonseca Sandra Costa
Published: June 2023

Resumo: A restrição do crescimento intrauterino e a prematuridade determinam o baixo peso ao nascer, e a combinação das três condições resulta em diferentes fenótipos neonatais que interferem na sobrevivência infantil. Foram estimadas a prevalência, a sobrevivência e a mortalidade neonatal, segundo os fenótipos neonatais, na coorte de nascidos vivos de 2021 no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Foram excluídos nascidos vivos de gravidez múltipla, com anomalia congênita, e com inconsistências nas informações de peso e idade gestacional. Foi utilizada a curva Intergrowth para classificar adequação do peso, e estimadas a mortalidade (< 24 horas, 1-6 e 7-27 dias) e sobrevida (Kaplan-Meier). Dos 174.399 nascidos vivos, 6,8%, 5,5% e 9,5% eram, respectivamente, baixo peso ao nascer, pequeno para idade gestacional (PIG) e prematuros. Entre nascidos vivos com baixo peso ao nascer, 39,7% eram PIG e 70%, prematuros. Os fenótipos neonatais foram heterogêneos segundo características maternas, do parto, da gestação e do recém-nascido. A taxa de mortalidade por 1.000 nascidos vivos foi elevada para neonatos de baixo peso ao nascer prematuros, tanto PIG (78,1) quanto AIG (adequado para idade gestacional: 61,1), em todas as idades específicas. Houve reduções significantes da sobrevida quando comparados aos nascidos vivos não baixo peso ao nascer, AIG termo. As prevalências estimadas mostraram menores valores que as de outros estudos, em parte pelos critérios de exclusão adotados. Os fenótipos neonatais identificaram crianças mais vulneráveis e com maior risco de morte. A prematuridade contribuiu mais para a mortalidade que a condição de PIG; sua prevenção é necessária para reduzir a mortalidade neonatal no Estado do Rio de Janeiro.
Eta Model and CMIP5 Climate Change Projections for the São Francisco and Paraíba do Sul River Basins, Brazil
Authors: Silva Greicy Kelly da , Marcos Júnior Antônio Duarte , Lima Carlos Eduardo Sousa , Silva Marx Vinicius Maciel da , Silveira Cleiton da Silva
Published: June 2023

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é analisar as projeções de precipitação do modelo climático regional Eta para as bacias dos rios São Francisco (SF) e Paraíba do Sul (PS), Brasil. Para tanto, a resposta dinâmica da redução de escala foi discutida em comparação com os modelos CMIP5 e, em particular, com os modelos HadGEM2-ES e MIROC5 para o horizonte climático futuro de 2011 a 2040 em dois cenários do quinto relatório do Painel Intergovernamental sobre Mudanças Climáticas: RCP4.5 e RCP8.5. Os resultados indicam que o modelo Eta aninhado aos modelos globais representou adequadamente as simulações de precipitação para o clima presente. Quanto a avaliação da representação das projeções climáticas, as projeções Eta discordaram no sinal de mudança com seus forçantes GCMs e outros modelos CMIP5 nas bacias analisadas, amplificando o sinal mais seco. Reduções na precipitação foram apontadas para as duas bacias e com maior intensidade no cenário RCP8.5, variando em até -20% (SF) e 15% (PS) pelos modelos CMIP5 e em até quase -40% para os modelos Eta-HadGEM2-ES e Eta MIROC5 (SF e PS).
Replacement of chicken skin with canola oil in chicken nuggets
Authors: Seó Sandra Tiemi , Souza Xisto Rodrigues de , Scabora Márcia Helena , Nascimento Edgar , Rodrigues Erika Cristina , Faria Rozilaine Aparecida Pelegrine Gomes de
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT: This study developed chicken nuggets with emulsions with different percentages of canola oil (CO) to replace the chicken skin and evaluating the quality of the final product and the effect of frying. The experiment was set up in a 5x5 factorial scheme with the replacement of skin with different percentages of CO (0, 25, 50, 75, and 100%) and storage periods (0, 45, 90, 135,and 180 days), and parameters such as pH and oxidation were evaluated. It was considered a 5x2 factorial scheme (replacement of skin with CO and different sample conditions (raw and fried in CO)) for the analyses of the centesimal composition, fatty acid profile, atherogenic (AI), and thrombogenic (IT) indices. The sensory analysis evaluated the chicken nuggets at time zero. The pH values ranged from 6.62 to 6.86, as an effect of frying, there was an increase in lipid content with increasing levels of substitution (T0-raw: 5.36% and fried: 12.11%; T100-raw: 7.93% and fried: 15.43%) and a decrease in moisture content in relation to the raw sample. There was a decrease in AI (T0%-raw vs. T100%-fried, 0.39 vs. 0.10) and IT (T0%-raw vs. T100%-fried, 0.61 vs. 0.18) with CO addition and frying, and lipid oxidation increased with storage. The ω6/ω3 ratio decreased and the PUFA/SFA increased with the replacement of chicken skin with CO, but there was no difference in the sensory analysis. Even though chicken nuggets are prone to lipid oxidation, it is possible to improve their nutritional value either by adding CO to the meat mixture or by frying them.