bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of the histopathological differences between the disc material and posterior longitudinal ligament in patients with lumbar disc herniation: A focus on the etiopathogenesis
Authors: Kilitci Asuman , Asan Ziya , Yuceer Abdulbaki , Aykanat Omer , Durna Fatih
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND:

Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) occurs owing to the inability of the posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) to preserve the disc material within the intervertebral space. There is apparently no study that has investigated the histopathological changes occurring in both PLL and disc material in patients with LDH.

OBJECTIVE:

Investigate and compare the histopathological changes occurring in PLL and disc material of the patients who underwent a surgical operation for LDH.

DESIGN:

Descriptive, cross-sectional.

SETTING:

Pathology and neurosurgery departments of a tertiary health care institution

PATIENTS AND METHODS:

The study included patients who underwent surgical operation for LDH from January 2018 to May 2019 and whose PLL and disc material were removed together, and had disc degeneration findings that were radiologically and histologically concordant.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:

PLL degeneration scores according to the histopathological findings, changes in disc materials according to the MRI findings, disc degeneration scores according to the histo-pathological findings.

SAMPLE SIZE:

50.

RESULTS:

MRI and histological examinations showed fully degenerated black discs (Grade 2) in 12 patients, partially degenerated discs (Grade 1) in 29 patients and fresh/acute discs (Grade 0) in 9 patients. The PLL showed grade 0 degeneration in 2 patients, grade 1 degeneration in 23 patients, and grade 2 degeneration in 25 patients. PLL degeneration grades were higher than the disc degeneration grades (
P
=.002).

CONCLUSION:

Longitudinal ligament degeneration can play a significant role in the pathogenesis of LDH. To the best of our knowledge, this study represents the first to focus on the histopathological changes occurring in both the PLL and disc material in patients with LDH.

LIMITATIONS:

Small sample, retrospective

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

None.
Myometrial myxoidosis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Alghamdi Doaa Ali
Published: April 2021

Myometrium myxoidosis is new terminology to describe a non-neo-plastic process of extracellular mucinous accumulation in the myometrium wall of the uterus. We report a rare association of myometrial myxoidosis with lupus erythematosus in a 35-year old woman with a history of leiomyoma. At presentation, this case was diagnosed as a pelvic abscess and treated with specific antibiotherapy, and then discharged after clinical improvement. One week later, after recurrence of the symptoms, the patient underwent hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and appendectomy with anterior abdominal soft tissue part resection. Pathological analysis revealed diffuse hypo-cellular myxoid areas intersecting the smooth muscle layer of the uterus and cervix in addition to a focal area in the interstitium of smooth muscles of the appendix and soft tissue of the anterior abdominal wall. This case emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between myxoid neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions with myxoid changes.

SIMILAR CASES PUBLISHED:

To our knowledge, there are only two similar cases reported.
Molecular characterization of carbapenem-resistant
Enterobacterales
in thirteen tertiary care hospitals in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Abdely Hail , AlHababi Raed , Dada Hebah Mahmoud , Roushdy Hala , Alanazi Mishaal Mohammed , Alessa Ali Abdullah , Gad Niveen Mohamed , Alasmari Abdullah Mohammed , Radwan Enas Elsabaee , Al-Dughmani Hussain , Koura Bothina , Bader Mahmoud Mohammed , Deen Hany Mohammed Al , Bueid Ahmed , Elgaher Khalid Mohammed , Alghoribi Majed F. , Albarrag Ahmed M. , Somily Ali Mohammed
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND:

Carbapenems are the antibiotics of last-resort for the treatment of bacterial infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms. The emergence of resistance is a critical and worrisome problem for clinicians and patients. Carbapenem-resistant
Enterobacterales
(CRE) are spreading globally, are associated with an increased frequency of reported outbreaks in many regions, and are becoming endemic in many others.

OBJECTIVES:

Determine the molecular epidemiology of CRE isolates from various regions of Saudi Arabia to identify the genes encoding resistance and their clones for a better understanding of the epidemio-logical origin and national spread.

DESIGN:

Multicenter, cross-sectional, laboratory-based study.

SETTING:

Samples were collected from 13 Ministry of Health tertiary-care hospitals from five different regions of Saudi Arabia.

METHODS:

Isolates were tested using the GeneXpert molecular platform to classify CRE.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:

Prevalence of various types of CRE in Saudi Arabia.

SAMPLE SIZE:

519 carbapenem-resistant isolates.

RESULT:

Of 519 isolates, 440 (84.7%) were positive for CRE, with
Klebsiella pneumoniae
(410/456, 90%) being the most commonly isolated pathogen. The distribution of the CRE-positive
K pneumoniae
resistance genes was as follows: OXA-48 (n=292, 71.2%), NDM-1 (n=85, 20.7%), and NDM+OXA-48 (n=33, 8%). The highest percentage of a single blaOXA-48 gene was detected in the central and eastern regions (77%), while the bla
NDM
-gene was the predominant type in the northern region (27%). The southern regions showed the lowest percentages for harboring both blaOXA-48 and bla
NDM
genes (4%), while the western region isolates showed the highest percentage of harboring both genes (14%).

CONCLUSION:

The results illustrate the importance of molecular characterization of CRE isolates for patient care and infection prevention and control. Larger multicenter studies are needed to critically evaluate the risk factors and trends over time to understand the dynamics of spread and effective methods of control.

LIMITATIONS:

Lack of phenotypic susceptibility and clinical data.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

None.
Resolving Division Among the U.S. Courts of Appeals: What Constitutes a Physical Restraint?
Authors: Slaugenhaupt Devin Thomas
Published: April 2021

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The Impact of Religious and Cultural Beliefs Towards Immunization in Pakistan
Authors: Anwar Eman , Saeeduddin Mohammad Fawad , Mahar Yasmeen , Salman Sahal , Javed Rabia
Published: April 2021

Pakistan is one of the only two countries in the world where poliomyelitis virus is still not eradicated. Efforts from government such as Expanded Programme on Immunizations (EPI), which has received ample international funding, have not been successful as some sub-sections of population have a negative attitude towards vaccinations. These people generally belong to areas with a lack of education as well as strong influence of religious leaders, who are known to perpetuate misconceptions that the purpose of vaccinations is to sterilize future generations, they are not made from halal products, or are an agenda by Western intelligence agencies to gather information. Also, there are other cultural and social barriers, such as lack of female vaccinators and concerns about their handling. The stance of local people is compared with Muslim leaders and laws of other Islamic countries. Furthermore, a global vaccine confidence survey is discussed to evaluate Pakistan’s position in the broader context.
Capacity Building Indicators for Faculty Development Programs
Authors: Bana Kiran Fatima , Hoor Talea , Rizvi Kulsoom Fatima
Published: April 2021

Capacity development targets the changes occurs in human behavior in response to learn any new skills, knowledge, behavior and values overtime within complex organization setting. This development process indicates the progressive readiness of human resource to perform in complex environment. Similarly, this growth process of individual would reflect when dealing with others
Vascular Responses to High-Intensity Battling Rope Exercise between the Sexes
Authors: Marshall Erica M. , Parks Jason C. , Singer Tyler J. , Tai Yu Lun , DeBord Alexa R. , Humm Stacie M. , Kingsley J. Derek
Published: April 2021

The purpose of the study was to assess high-intensity battling rope exercise (HI-BRE) on hemodynamics, pulse wave reflection and arterial stiffness during recovery and between sexes. Twenty-three young, healthy resistance-trained individuals (men: n = 13; women: n = 10) were assessed for all measures at Rest, as well as 10-, 30-, and 60-minutes following HI-BRE. A one-way repeated measures ANOVA was used to analyze the effects of HI-BRE across time (Rest, 10, 30, and 60-minutes) on all dependent variables. Significant main effects were analyzed using paired t-tests with a Sidak correction factor. Significance was accepted a priori at p 0.05. There were significant reductions in hemodynamic measures of diastolic blood pressure (BP) in women, but not men following HI-BRE at 30 minutes. Further, measures of pulse wave reflection, specifically those of the augmentation index (AIx) and wasted left ventricular energy (ΔEw), were significantly increased in both men and women for 60 minutes, but changes were significantly attenuated in women suggesting less ventricular work. There were also significant increases in arterial stiffness in regard to the aorta and common carotid artery that were fully recovered by 30 and 60 minutes, respectively with no differences between men and women. Thus, the primary findings of this study suggest that measures of hemodynamics and pulse wave reflection are collectively altered for at least 60 minutes following HI-BRE, with women having attenuated responses compared to men.
The Verseidag Silk Factory in Krefeld. Architectural History and Restoration of a much-neglected Mies van der Rohe Project
Authors: Hanenberg Norbert , Lohmann Daniel
Published: April 2021

Although the buildings for the Verseidag silk factory, in Krefeld, Germany, are the only factory buildings that Mies van der Rohe ever planned and built (1931-38), many open questions remain about the history and development of the site. The paper presents new research results on the architectural history and materiality of the site that are derived from detailed documentation on site and analysis of newly available archive material. The scientific results and the acquired knowledge directly influence the current restoration of the buildings, in which the key characteristics designed by Mies van der Rohe are preserved and restored.
Master Plans and Deviations. Mies van der Rohe's involvement in urban development at Verseidag Krefeld and IIT Chicago
Authors: Hanenberg Norbert , Lohmann Daniel
Published: April 2021

In the few written sources about Mies van der Rohe’s Krefeld silk factory, Verseidag (1930–1938), the urban layout and building design have been repeatedly compared with his Campus master plan for the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago (IIT) (1939–41). New research based on rediscovered plan material from Krefeld allow for a detailed description of the historic development of the Verseidag plant, including the identification of master plans, later deviations and their abandonment. With this knowledge, a substantial comparison of the two projects may be established that shows surprisingly strong parallels both in their urban form and their later transformations.
Restoration of Crown Hall
Authors: Sexton Mark
Published: April 2021

This essay documents the research of restoration and modifications to Mies van der Rohe’s masterwork, Crown Hall, the heart of the Chicago campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology. Restoration was necessitated by 5 decades of use during which the building had fallen into major disrepair. During the restoration, practical and philosophical issues arose from the building’s landmark designation by regional and national authorities. The essay describes the forensic research that preceded design, investigation and selection of alternate materials modifications to the building envelope. This includes a detailed description of modifications balancing original materials and systems with current codes. The essay concludes by placing the restoration of Crown Hall in the larger context of preservation of modern buildings and the threat to these works which, unlike Crown Hall, are rarely protected by landmark designation.
Fritz Neumeyer
Authors: Tostões Ana
Published: April 2021

In June 2017, Ana Tostões interviewed Fritz Neumeyer, reference expert on Mies van der Rohe, in order to discuss the importance of Mies’s legacy. Neumeyer conducted a deep research on Mies's writings and intellectual activity that has resulted in the worldwide renowned publication Mies van der Rohe. Das kunstlose Wort. Gedanken zur Baukunst [The Artless Word: Mies Van der Rohe on the Building Art] (Berlin, 1986; Cambridge/London, 1991; Madrid/Paris/Milan, 1996; Seoul 2007 — see p. 93) offering a precursor critical anthology of Mies theoretical corpus.
The Re-birth of the Tugendhat House
Authors: Tostões Ana , Hammer Ivo , Ferreira Zara
Published: April 2021

Following a thorough and pioneering conservation-science study, the Tugendhat House was restored between 2010 and 2012. The house of Greta and Fritz Tugendhat, in Brno, designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich (1928-1929), is the single example of modern architecture in the Czech Republic inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. After an intense and dramatic life with different uses, the house received an outstanding restoration which brought back its original form, space and materiality, and was opened to the public as a House-Museum. This paper aims to bring light to this fascinating story based on the book Tugendhat House. Ludwig Mies van der Rohle by Daniela Hammer-Tugendhat, Ivo Hammer and Wolf Tegethoff (Basel, Birkhäuser Verlag GmbH, 2015), namely on Daniela Hammer-Tugendhat statements and on the experience of the members of the International Expert Advisory Commission THICOM.
The Sequence of Mies van der Rohe in Barcelona: the German Pavilion as Part of a much Larger Industrial Presence
Authors: Guereñu Laura Martinez De
Published: April 2021

The German Pavilion for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition was part of a much larger exhibiting sequence, which Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich constructed following their main undertaking in the Barcelona industrial exhibits: to design the entire German section. By the time Mies van der Rohe started the project of the German Pavilion, he had already been working for more than 4 months on the construction of the identity and representation of the strength of the German industrial fabric, which he would architecturally express in the interior design of 8 neoclassical palaces. Hence, the two most innovative architectural elements of the German Pavilion – the milky color double-glazed wall and the chrome-plated cross-shaped posts – can be traced back to the interiors of these palaces. The 16,000 m2 of industrial exhibits, not reconstructed in 1986, form today the immaterial heritage that underpins the historical relevance of the Barcelona Pavilion. 3 documents, including a sequence from the official exhibition film, preserve the order linking the range of Mies van der Rohe’s work in Barcelona and broaden the historical meaning of one of the most important works of architectural modernism.
Restoring the “God Box”: Mies van der Rohe's Carr Chapel at IIT
Authors: Harboe Gunny
Published: April 2021

Perhaps no building designed by Mies van der Rohe better exemplifies his dictum, “less is more”, than Carr Chapel. Its rectangular prismatic form and unadorned architecture led to its being called “the God Box” by the students it served at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). When a building is so simple and direct, every little detail needs to understood and attended to with great care in its conservation treatment. Combined with a chronic lack of funding, a seemingly simple project can become quite challenging and take over a decade to complete.
Closed Reduction And Cannulated Screw Fixation For Pediatric Femoral Neck Fractures: A Case Series
Authors: Cici Hakan , Kiliç Sabahaddin
Published: April 2021

Objective: Pediatric femoral neck fractures are uncommon injuries. Accurate early reduction and fixation is recommended to avoid serious long-term complications. The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical and radiological outcomes of 12 children with femoral neck fractures who were treated with closed reduction and cannulated screw fixation. Method: Between November 2015 and December 2019, 12 children (4 males,8 females) with an average age of 9.7 were operated by closed reduction and cannulated screw fixation for femoral neck fractures. We evaluated the medical records of all patients, including age, gender, injury mechanism, fracture type, initial displacement, postoperative reduction, follow-up roentgenograms and Ratliff’s scores. Results: The mean follow-up was 22.3 months (range 12–47 months). Six Delbett type 2, five Delbett type 3 and one Delbett type 4 fractures were operated with an avarage time to surgery of 12.5 (range: 1-75 hours). Satisfactory outcomes according to Ratliff’s criteria were obtained in 10 (%83.3) children. Coxa vara occurred in 2 cases. Any avascular necrosis was not seen during the follow-up period. Conclusion: Early closed reduction and cannulated screw fixation may be effective to avoid long-term complications in pediatric femoral neck fractures. Keywords: Femoral neck fracture, Pediatric, Closed reduction
Ophthalmoplegia in the Acute Phase of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: A Case Report
Authors: Ayanoğlu Müge , Sönmez Ferah , Tosun Ayse , Yılmaz Dilek
Published: April 2021

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a common form of thrombotic microangiopathies. Among its extrarenal complications, ocular involvement is very rare.
We present a patient with HUS, whose first symptom was isolated abduction deficits in the eyes. Lethargy was added during the clinical course, suggesting neurological involvement. Although conventional magnetic resonance imaging was normal, symmetric diffusion restriction was detected in bilateral putamen on diffusion-weighted images. Treatment with peritoneal dialysis, fresh frozen plasma infusions, and eculizumab was initiated. The patient responded well to the treatment and was discharged with excellent neurological, hematological, and ophthalmological outcomes. Nephrological follow-up is being continued due to proteinuria
To our knowledge, presenting with ophthalmoplegia in the acute phase of hemolytic uremic syndrome is very rare. The patient’s ophthalmological and neurological symptoms improved after eculizumab treatment. We suggest that eculizumab is effective in the acute phase of HUS in cases of ophthalmological involvement.
Age at Onset of Menarche and Puberty of Girls in Aydin Region and the Factors Affecting Them
Authors: Ataş Aslan Ebru , Ünüvar Tolga
Published: April 2021

Objective: In this study, we aimed to determine the range of mean age at onset of menarche (AOM) and puberty (AOP) of girls living in Aydin province and to determine the factors affecting the onset age of menarche.
Methods: A total of 1891 girls aged between 8 and 16 years attending primary, secondary and high schools in Aydin province were planned to be included in the study. A questionnaire that was prepared in line with the literature was delivered to the parents in a closed envelope. The subjects who accepted to participate in the study were examined by an experienced physician by measuring height and weight and pubertal status was defined according to Tanner scale. BMI values were calculated.
Results: In total, 1520 female students were accepted to the study with the permission of their families. The mean AOM of participants was 12.11±1.32 years. The mean AOM was 13.12±1.46 years for their mothers, and 12.73±1.25 years for their sisters. June was the month that menarche occurred most frequently. We observed that the children living in rural areas had an earlier age of menarche. The mean age at onset of puberty was 9.71±1.46 years.
Conclusion: Our study is important in terms of being the first study conducted in Aydin province that determined the mean AOM and AOP of girls aged between 8 and 16. In our study, we showed that the age of menarche shifted to an early age, while the age of puberty did not shift. The age at onset of menarche and puberty were similar to the results obtained in other studies conducted in neighboring regions. We believe that larger scale studies may contribute to assess the actual mean age at menarche of girls living in Turkey.
CENTRAL AND LOGARITHMIC CENTRAL IMAGE CHORD TRANSFORMATIONS FOR INVARIANT OBJECT RECOGNITION
Authors:   Agency for Military Science and Memory, Perju Veaceslav , Cojuhari Vladislav ,   Ministry of Internal Affairs
Published: April 2021

Pattern descriptors invariant to rotation, scaling, and translation represents an important direction in the elaboration of the real time object recognition systems. In this article, the new kinds of object descriptors based on chord transformation are presented. There are described new methods of image presentation - Central and Logarithmic Central Image Chord Transformations (CICT and LCICT). It is shown that the CICToperation makes it possible to achieve invariance to object rotation. In the case of implementation of the LCICT transformation, invariance to changes in the rotation and scale of the object is achieved. The possibilities of implementing the CICTand LCICToperations are discussed. The algorithms of these operations for contour images are presented. The possibilities of integrated implementation of CICT and LCICT operations are considered. A generalized CICT operation for a full (halftone) image is defined. The structures of the coherent optical processors that implement operations of basic and integral image chord transformations are presented.
THE PECULIARITIES AND IMPACTS OF AIRPORTS: THE CASE FOR MALTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Authors:   University of Malta, Bianco Lino
Published: April 2021

The small-to-medium sized Malta International Airport (MIA) is the only airport in Malta, especially in terms of its footprint, and is considered one of the world’s most scenic landings, according to a 2016 poll. The annual passenger turnover is approximately 16 times the country’s population. MIA’s unique features include its proximity to the urban conservation area of Luqa, as well as that town’s other residential and business facilities, and also to the southern coast of Malta and the unique ecological habitats it supports. Its impacts range from noise to atmosphere pollution and, potentially, pollution of the coastal waters, in the eventuality of an air traffic accident. On the basis of the national strategic vision that Malta evolves into an expanding hub in the centre of the Mediterranean, significant investment is earmarked for MIA, including initiatives impacting security, the environment and energy.
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Applications: Design and Operations
Authors: Verma Pulkit , Kumar Neeraj
Published: April 2021

The Digital footprint we create in our modern lives through hour handheld devices and wearable gadgets is enormous. It was little known that, in the light of the recent outburst of the pandemic, this digital footprint would play an important role in contact tracing of the infected patients. This digital encounter tracing came into existence in order to relieve the Heath Authorities from the burden of manually tracking the contacts. Different countries developed a number of contact tracing apps based on the different architectures for the same purpose. This paper analyses the different intricacies of the architectures currently in use from the perspective of information storage, division of processing, capabilities and possible security concerns. Effort has been made in order to touch upon the possible attacks in each of the architectures. The paper concludes with the future research efforts in possible optimization of the architecture and the protocols, which in turn may lead to better contact tracing and containment of pandemic.

Key words: Digital Proximity, Contact Tracing, Bluetooth, GPS, DP, encryption, Anonymized, Decentralized, Open Source, PACT, DESIRE.
THE ROLE OF THE SUMMARY IN SAVING OF CONFUSED OBJECTIVES TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT IN A CRIMINAL JURISDICTION SYSTEM
Authors: Haryoko Tri Budi
Published: April 2021

This writing aims to discuss the implementation of the duties and functions of  management of confiscated objects and booty of the state in the Class I Semarang  Sitemap Storage House. One of the core business of the implementation of the  RUPBASAN duties and functions is the function of saving the confiscated objects of the  state that have been mandated in. This paper will see if there is a gap gap when the  function of rescuing confiscated objects mandated by Law No. 8 of 1981 concerning the  Book of Law on Criminal Procedure (KUHAP) and Government Regulation Number 27 of  1983 concerning the Implementation of the Criminal Procedure Code can work well with  support and commitment. related law enforcement officials. It was also explained that  the storage of confiscated objects and booty of the State in the RUPBASAN aims to  guarantee the protection of the safety and security of confiscated objects for the  purposes of evidence at the level of investigation, prosecution, and examination in court  as well as objects which are otherwise confiscated for the state based on court decisions  which has permanent legal force.This paper uses a qualitative approach. The results of  the discussion indicate that the implementation of confiscated objects in RUPBASAN is in  accordance with the KUHAP mandate. But in its implementation these tasks and  functions have not been optimally supported both from internal institutions and related  law enforcement institutions.
CORRUPTION INSTITUTION GOVERNANCE: IMPLEMENTATION OF ACCOUNTABILITY PRINCIPLES IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION MANAGEMENT
Authors: Fathya Vita Nurul
Published: April 2021

Correctional institution as a government agencyis obliged to account for any decisions  and measures it takes. Therefore, the management of correctional institutions should  be conducted by accountable persons so thatthe duties and functions can be  implemented effectively. This article refers to some views on how to implement the  principle of accountability in managing correctional institutionas input for application in  Indonesia. Topic of discussion covers aspects of prison management, the importance of  prison accountability, accountability proses, the characteristics of accountable prison  manager, how to encourage accountability, and the challenges in prison accountability.
PATTERNS OF CORRUPTION CRIMINAL DEVELOPMENT IN SUKAMISKIN CLASS I CORRUPTION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Kusmiyanti Kusmiyanti
Published: April 2021

The purpose of this research is to observe the implementation of the guidance of corruption  criminal prisoners in Sukamiskin Correctional institution. This research uses a qualitative  approach. It concludes that the implementation of guidance in Sukamiskin Correctional  Institution has not been in accordance with the concept of Correctional. The guidance on the 

prisoners of corruption is only the guidance of the personality. The strengthening of religious  values conducted by ustadz, priests and other religious leaders. Development of independence  does not fit with the concept of correctional. Therefore correctional officers must have expertise  in the field and also must have a high sense of devotion. Correctional officers must uphold the  concept of correctional based on the principles of Pancasila and continue to view prisoners as  God's creatures, as individuals and as members of society.
MOTIVATION OF FEMALE CRIMINATORS IN BANDUNG CLASS IIA WOMEN'S PRIVATE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN FOLLOWING THE INDEPENDENCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Authors: Sulistijaningsih Sri
Published: April 2021

Prisoners in undergoing the crime of missing independence at the Penitentiary must be introduced to the community. Banyan Tree Protection Point.6). Prisoners must be given work and must be one with the community and support efforts to increase production. Bandung Women's Class IIA Penitentiary Institution is one of the Technical Implementation units of the Directorate General of Correctional Facility under the ranks of the West Java Province Ministry of Law and Human Rights office as a place to foster female prisoners in the field of independence fostering programs. Fostering the independence program is a form of fostering aimed at empowering female prisoners. It is hoped that they will be effective and efficient in empowering the family's economy, so that they can help a source of income for the family after being free from criminal punishment. The purpose of this study is to determine the motivation of women prisoners in Class IIA Bandung Women's Penitentiary in participating in a program to develop independence, find out the constraints of obstacles and provide solutions to overcome obstacles in the process of fostering Independence.
SECONDARY ETIOLOGICAL FACTORS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERI-IMPLANTITIS
Authors:   Department of Periodontology and Dental Implantology, Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria., Sabeva Elitsa
Published: April 2021

Purpose: The aim of this review was to investigate the potential impact of secondary etiological factors on the development of peri-implant infections. Results: During the review process we found sufficient evidence to define the following factors as secondary etiological factors for the development of peri-implantitis: a history of periodontitis; implant surface characteristics; suprastructure characteristics; cemented restorations; implant-abutment connection; smoking; diabetes and peri-implant mucosa characteristics. Conclusion: To reduce the risk of peri-implantitis, the following recommendations should be considered: (1) in partially edentulous patients, implant treatment should start after elimination of the periodontal infection and after the establishment of a stable periodontal status; (2) implants should be placed in areas where there is a minimum of 2 mm of keratinized mucosa; (3) an internal implant-abutment connection and screw-retained suprastructures are preferred; (4) supra structures should be planned carefully to facilitate good oral hygiene; and (5) smoking cessation should be promoted and (6) only patients with controlled diabetes should undergo implant placement.
Crónica de internacional y su adaptación al entorno periodístico digital: los casos de El País y El Confidencial (España)
Authors: López-Martín Álvaro , Gómez-Calderón Bernardo
Published: April 2021

En los últimos dos decenios, la prensa ha experimentado una notable transformación, motivada, en gran medida, por la aparición de internet y su conversión en soporte informativo predominante, lo que ha influido decisivamente en la configuración de los géneros periodísticos clásicos. El objetivo de esta investigación consiste en identificar, a través del análisis de cien piezas publicadas durante 2018 en los diarios españoles El País y El Confidencial, cuáles son los rasgos que caracterizan la crónica internacional en el nuevo entorno virtual. Los resultados revelan que la adaptación online del género se ha traducido, sobre todo, en la incorporación de material audiovisual e hipertextos, que completan el repertorio de elementos tradicionalmente asociados a esta modalidad textual, como el background, o la anticipación de escenarios futuros. Esto nos lleva a concluir que la implantación del ciberperiodismo ha permitido a la crónica profundizar en sus cualidades informativas e interpretativas, convirtiéndola en un subgénero más valioso.
RISCO DE LESÃO POR PRESSÃO E FATORES ASSOCIADOS EM IDOSOS INTERNADOS
Authors: Julek Luciana , Blanski Grden Clóris Regina , Bordin Daniele , Ivastcheschen Taís , Andreani Cabral Luciane Patrícia
Published: April 2021

Introdução: O processo de envelhecimento suscita modificações fisiológicas, com destaque para as alterações do sistema tegumentar, as quais podem favorecer a ocorrência de lesões de pele no idoso. Objetivo: avaliar o risco de lesão por pressão e fatores associados em idosos internados. Métodos: Pesquisa transversal, desenvolvida com 202 idosos internados nas clínicas de um hospital de ensino, selecionados por conveniência. Aplicou-se Mini Exame do Estado Mental, questionário sociodemográfico e clínico e realizada avaliação do risco de desenvolvimento de lesão por pressão, pela escala de Braden. Utilizou-se software IBM SPSS Statistics 20. Houve aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisas com seres humanos (parecer nº 2.012.327 e CAAE nº 66782217.9.0000.5689). Resultados: Predomínio de idosos classificados sem risco para o desenvolvimento de lesão por pressão (40,6%), contudo mais da metade apresentou algum risco (59,4 %). A maioria era do sexo masculino (52%), idade entre 60 e 70 anos (64,9%), cor branca (77,1%), casados (53%), com baixa escolaridade (63,4%). Verificou-se que os fatores associados ao risco de lesão por pressão foram faixa etária (p=0,001), multimorbidades (p=0,024), tempo de internação (p=0,000), uso de dispositivos médicos (p=0,000), dieta (p=0,000) e mobilidade (p=0,000). Conclusão: o estudo permitiu identificar importantes fatores associados ao risco de lesão por pressão. As ferramentas de avaliação de risco por vezes são limitadas o que afirma a necessidade de treinamento da equipe de enfermagem para seu uso, e mais do que isso, um raciocínio clínico e crítico, com olhar individualizado ao paciente idoso.
Correlation between vigor by accelerated aging at pre-sowing and soybean seedling emergence in the field
Authors:   Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Mathias Vanderléia , Coelho Cileide Maria Medeiros ,   Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Published: April 2021

Although the accelerated aging test is widely used to determine seed vigor, there are methodological variations in seed exposure time at 41 °C. Therefore, the objective was to indicate the most appropriate seed exposure time to segregate lots that also exhibits a correlation with seedling emergence in the field, and establish vigor levels using the aforementioned test. Soybean seed samples were collected at pre-sowing, representing 100 lots in the 2016/2017 growing season and 125 lots in the 2017/2018 season from different warehouses in 4 regions of Santa Catarina state (SC). Physiological quality was evaluated by germination, accelerated aging (24 and 48 h at 41 °C) and field emergence tests. The results were submitted to descriptive statistical analysis and Pearson’s correlation analysis (p < 0.05). The rank sum index, associated with the Scott-Knott clustering method, was used to classify physiological quality. The average germination percentage was 90 and 91% in the 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 growing seasons, respectively. Vigor obtained an average of 86 (2016/2017) and 85% (2017/2018), when seeds were submitted to accelerated aging for 48 h, and 89% (both seasons) for 24 h. In regard to field emergence, the average was 85 and 80% in the 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 growing seasons, respectively. Considering the 225 lots, the greatest correlation with field emergence was observed in vigor - 48 h (r = 0.71 p < 0.05). Rank sum classification made it possible to establish vigor-based categories, whereby batches with over 85% vigor by 48-h accelerated aging were classified as high vigor, 70 to 84% medium vigor, and under 70% low vigor.
Zinc application improves growth, yield and grain zinc concentration of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.)
Authors:   Bahauddin Zakariya University, Hussain Mubshar , Shahid Muhammad Zeeshan ,   Bahauddin Zakariya University, Mehboob Noman ,   Bahauddin Zakariya University, Minhas Waqas Ahmed ,   Bahauddin Zakariya University, Akram Muhammad ,   COMSATS University Islamabad
Published: April 2021

Minerals’ deficiency, including iodine (I), vitamin A, iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) is a widespread threat to mankind. Around 2 billion people (children, women, and people of middle age group) across the globe suffer from mineral deficiencies. The productivity of mung bean is very low in arid and semi-arid regions due to little or no application of fertilizers. Majority of mung bean growing regions of Pakistan have low Zn concentration in soils. This study evaluated the impact of different Zn sources and their application methods on allometry, yield and grain biofortification of mung bean. Mung bean variety “Azri 2006” was used as experimental material. Three different Zn sources, i.e., zinc sulfate (ZnSO4), Zn-EDDHA and 50 % ZnSO4 + 50% Zn EDDHA. Application method included in the study was basal application, foliar application and 50% basal + 50% foliar application. The results indicated that Zn application improved allometric traits and productivity of mungbean. The ZnSO4 source of Zn with basal application resulted in the highest chlorophyll contents, leaf area index, number of sympodial and monopodial branches, and number of pods per plant, 1000-seeds weight, biological yield and seed yield as compared to control treatment. In conclusion, 10 kg ha-1 Zn application as basal application method seemed a viable option to improve mung bean productivity along with higher grain Zn biofortification.
Pre-soaking with gibberellin in sweet corn seed lots with different levels of vigor
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Marinho Jéssica de Lucena , Sartori Altamara Viviane de Souza ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Rodrigues Evandro João ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Bazzo José Henrique Bizzarri ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Ferreira André Sampaio ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Zucareli Claudemir ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Published: April 2021

The poor longevity and performance of sweet corn seeds justify the adoption of practices that enhance their quality, such as pre-soaking. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of pre-soaking with gibberellin on the physiological potential of two sweet corn seed lots with contrasting vigor levels under ideal and water-deficit conditions. Initially, the seed lots were characterized for germination and physiological potential through first count, germination, accelerated aging, cold test, normal seedling length, normal seedling dry mass, field emergence, emergence speed index, and tetrazolium test. Subsequently, the seeds were pre-soaked with water and 0.4 and 0.8 g L−1 gibberellic acid, in addition to the control (without pre-soaking), randomly in a 2×4 factorial scheme with four replications. Then, the moisture content, first count, germination, field emergence, and emergence speed index of the seeds were evaluated under conditions of simulated water deficiency. The data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance and comparison of means, using Tukey’s test and Student’s t-test, for comparisons between treatments and lots, respectively. Pre-soaking favored germination speed and percentage in sweet corn seeds, particularly under water-deficit conditions. Pre-soaking the most vigorous lot with water and the least vigorous lot with 0.4 g L−1 gibberellic acid favored the physiological performance.
Agronomical and quality differences of four fig cultivars grown in Brazil
Authors:   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Ferraz Rafael Augusto , Leonel Sarita ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Souza Jackson Mirellys Azevêdo ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Modesto Joyce Helena ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Ferreira Rafael Bibiano ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Silva Marcelo de Souza ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Published: April 2021

Figs consumption date back to the beginnings of civilization. Currently, consumers have become more demanding about quality of fruits, and figs are then highly indicated, since it is rich in nutrients, making them a great addition to a healthy diet. Although there is only one commercial fig cultivar that is commonly grown in Brazil, different cultivars should be considered for the diversification of fig production with regards to their yield and fruit quality. This research aimed at evaluating growth, yield, physicochemical characteristics and bioactive compounds of figs grown in Brazil. Then, four cultivars (Roxo de Valinhos, White Genova, PI-189 and Troyano) were studied to determine canopy volume, productive efficiency, soluble solids - SS, pH, titratable acidity - TA, SS/TA ratio, sugars, ascorbic acid, phenolic compounds, pigments and antioxidant activity. The cv. White Genova presented the highest canopy volume, while ‘Roxo de Valinhos’, ‘PI-189’ and ‘Troyano’ performed the greatest productive efficiency. The cvs. Roxo de Valinhos, White Genova and Troyano produced fruits with higher content of SS, reducing sugars and SS/TA ratio, while the fruits of ‘PI-189’ and ‘Roxo de Valinhos’ contained the highest levels of antioxidant activity. PCA enabled to differentiate the studied cultivars, which evidenced that PI-189 was the most different of all.
Design and development of a servo-controlled target-oriented robotic micro-dose spraying system in precision weed control
Authors:   Çukurova University, Faculty of Agriculture, Özlüoymak Ömer Baris
Published: April 2021

The broadcast spraying method using excessive amounts of pesticides is generally preferred for weed control in agriculture. In this study, a mobile robot was developed and tested on artificial weed targets for a micro-dose spraying system to reduce amount of liquid sprayed for weed control. A prototype mobile robot consisting of a robotic platform, machine vision and steerable spraying unit was constructed and controlled by using LabVIEW software and tested to evaluate the applicability of the spraying system. The greenness method and segmentation algorithm were used to extract artificial weeds from the background. The artificial weed samples were treated according to their coordinates by using a servo-based micro-dose spraying needle nozzle. The experiments were carried out at speeds of 0.42, 0.54, 0.66, 0.78 and 0.90 km h-1 to evaluate the performance of the spraying system under laboratory conditions. The tracking and targeting performances of the mobile spraying system were observed visually. Consumption, deposition and coverage rate experiments were carried out by using graduated cups, filter papers and water-sensitive papers to evaluate the spraying efficiency of the system under 200 kPa of spraying pressure. The results showed that the targeted micro-dose spraying method saved approximately 95% of the application volume compared with the broadcast spraying method. Higher spraying efficiency was determined at the middle locations rather than at the edge locations according to the amount of deposition and coverage rate results. The servo-controlled target-oriented weed control system that was developed was tested experimentally and found to be very efficient.
Culinary quality and sensory profile of cassava varieties harvested at different ages
Authors:   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Reis Ronielli Cardoso , Oliveira Luciana Alves de ,   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Almeida Jamille Mota ,   Faculdade Maria Milza, Jesus Neta Palmira de ,   Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia, Santos Fabrine Dias ,   Faculdade Maria Milza, Santos Vanderlei da Silva ,   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Cruz Renato Souza ,   Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana
Published: April 2021

Sweet cassava must be rapidly cooked and meet the sensory and technological requirements of consumers. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the culinary quality of sweet cassava varieties harvested at three ages and obtain the sensory profile of these varieties using the check-all-that-apply method (CATA). Roots of three cassava varieties released or recommended by Embrapa (BRS Aipim Brasil, BRS Dourada and Saracura) and the commercial variety Eucalipto, harvested at nine, 12 and 15 months of age, were evaluated for physical, chemical and sensory aspects. At nine months of age, the Saracura, BRS Aipim Brasil and BRS Dourada varieties did not differ in cooking time, averaging 41.62 min. The Eucalipto variety had similar cooking times at the three harvest ages, averaging 21.83 min. There was a difference between the four varieties at nine months, with Saracura exhibiting the lowest acceptance score (5.0) and differing from the Eucalipto variety, which showed an average score of 6.3. At 12 months of age, there was a significant increase in the acceptance of the Saracura and BRS Aipim Brasil varieties, which did not differ from Eucalipto and had an average score of 6.4. Consumers perceived differences between the sensory characteristics of the cassava varieties using CATA. The sensory terms “creamy”, “soft” and “sticky” can be associated with greater acceptance of cooked cassava roots, whereas terms such as “floury”, “slightly bitter”, “no taste”, “hard” and “fibrous” can be associated with less acceptance and are therefore undesirable from the consumer’s point of view. Principal component analysis showed that the age at which the roots were harvested had a great effect on the culinary quality of cassava, regardless of the evaluated variety. The commercial variety Eucalipto was well-accepted by the consumers irrespective of root age and can be harvested at any of the evaluated ages. For the Saracura, BRS Aipim Brasil and BRS Dourada varieties, harvesting is recommended at 12 or 15 months so that better quality roots are obtained.
Susceptibility and virulence profile of Escherichia coli pathotypes isolated from diarrheic and non-diarrheic calves
Authors:   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Azola Juliana da Silva Menezes , Cardozo Marita Vedovelli ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Moreira Bianca de Souza ,   Universidade José do Rosário Vellano, Nascimento Gabriel Michelutti do ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Boriollo Marcelo Fabiano Gomes ,   Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Ávila Fernando Antônio de ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias
Published: April 2021

Neonatal diarrhea is amongst the most frequent diseases affecting calves, leading to damages in milk production. Although Escherichia coli is a commensal microorganism in the gastrointestinal tract, some pathotypes are known to cause high prevalence of diarrhea and food poisoning. The rapidly increasing resistance of bacteria to antimicrobials leads to the research in new, alternative treatment options. The present study aimed at the detection of E. coli pathotypes in newborn diarrheic and non-diarrheic calves, as well as susceptibility tests for antimicrobials and vegetal extracts. Samples were collected from animals located in dairy farms in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The samples were sent for microbiological isolation, genetic identification using PCR and antimicrobial tests. A total of 35 strains from diarrheic animals tested positive for at least one of the virulence genes analyzed: stx1, stx2, eae, bfp and sta. As for the non-diarrheic animals, 9 isolated strains possessed one of or both stx1 and stx2 genes, classifying these non-diarrheic cattle as reservoirs for the STEC pathotype and possible biological vectors of this pathogen. Regarding the susceptibility tests, most isolates displayed resistance to multiple antimicrobial classes. Among the vegetal extracts tested, all isolates tested sensitive to the active ingredient of Salvia officinalis L. (sage). Showcasing an alternative tool to aid in the treatment of pathogenic bacteria.