bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role of cAMP/PKA/CREB pathway and β-arrestin 1 in LH induced luteolysis in pregnant rats
Authors: Vashistha Akshi , Khan H Rahaman , Rudraiah Medhamurthy
Published: May 2021

Luteal dysfunction in pregnant women is associated with early pregnancy loss, making the study of structure and function of the corpus luteum (CL) critical. Luteinizing hormone (LH) plays a crucial role in the mammalian female reproduction majorly by regulating luteal development. In rats, the luteotropic roles of LH have been widely investigated but its role in the process of luteolysis has received little attention. In this study, we explored the luteolytic actions of LH during different stages of pregnancy in rats. Repeated administration of LH during the late and mid-stages of pregnancy led to functional luteolysis during both stages, while structural luteolysis was observed only during the late-stage. We analyzed the involvement of cAMP/PKA/CREB pathway, MAP kinases and β-arrestins to elucidate the molecular mechanism of LH-mediated luteolysis. The results indicate that the repeated administration of LH causes LH/CGR desensitization along with an increase in β-arrestin 1 expression, while luteal expression of MAP kinases remained unaffected. Further, siRNA-mediated depletion of β-arrestin 1 in primary luteal-cell cultures prevents initiation of the luteolysis process to some extent during both the stages of pregnancy, underscoring its role in LH mediated-luteolysis. In conclusion, the luteolytic actions of LH appear to involve more than one signaling pathway and cAMP/PKA/CREB pathway appears to be the key regulator. This is the first report to show a positive correlation between β-arrestin 1 and 20α-hsd expression. These findings have implications for our understanding of the molecular pathways that regulate luteolysis.
Features of the clinical course of uterine fibroids of reproductive age women
Authors:   SI Institute of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology named after academician O. Lukyanova of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Flaksemberg M.A.
Published: May 2021

The objective: in this work represented part of materials of department rehabilitation of reproductive function for the examination and treatment of 250 patients with uterine fibrods in order to study and determine in detail the predictors of the disease, develop methods of treatment (conservative and surgical), as well as rehabilitation of the reproductive function, depending on the type and localization of the nodes. Materials and methods. The analysis of the anamnestic data, taking into account both objective and subjective data, analysis of anamnestic data of close relatives (maternal and paternal lines), concomitant genital and extragenital pathology is carried out. Results. The most numerical group of patients with uterine fibroids, according to our data, in the age groups of 26–35 years (32%) is 36–40 years (28.4%), which are the most socially and reproductively active. In this category, women with a high education of 33.6% and social status (30.4% and 22.4%) prevailed. The transferred inflammatory diseases of the genitals were noted in 48% of the examined, weighed gynecological anamnesis (abortions, miscarriages) were noted in 42.4%. Conclusion. Also for this category of patients is characterized by a high percentage of endometrial pathology – 60.8%, as well as concomitant adenomyosis – 34% and adhesion process of pelvic organs – 26.8%. Key words: clinical course, uterine fibroids, reproductive age.
Anatomo-functional state of organs of small tangs in poor responders
Authors:   MС Family Source, Kyiv, Ukraine, Strelko G.V.
Published: May 2021

The objective: study of the anatomical and functional status of the uterus and ovaries in poor responders in ART programs. Materials and methods. Determination of the anatomical features and functional status of the uterus and ovaries in «poor responders» to exclude a clinically significant pathology that would affect the success of the ART program was performed by ultrasound scanning with the study of topografts, sizes, contours, echostructure of the uterus and ovary and determination of the volume of the ovaries and the number of antral follicles. Blood flow in the vessels of the stroma of the ovaries, as one of the important criteria for assessing the possible ovarian response, was assessed using color Doppler mapping. Results. «Poor responders» patients have a smaller sise of ovaries and a reduced number of antral folicles, which can be explained by the surgical interventions carried out according to the type of ovarian resection and the cysts removal. In addition, during the transition from the follicular to luteal phase, there is no decrease in the vascular resistance of the dominant follicle, which slows the process of ovulation and reduces the likelihood of fertilization in conditions of increased vascular resistance. Conclusion. Ultrasound examination of the uterus and ovaries and doplerometric investigation of peryfollicular blood flow allows us to thoroughly approach both the evaluation of the ovarian response and the endometric readiness for implantation, which dictates the need for an individual selection of preconceptional preparation and treatment programs for ART. Key words: anatomical and functional state, pelvic organs, ovarian reserve, peryfollicular blood flow, poor responders.
Великі акушерські синдроми – сучасні можливості профілактики
Authors:   Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Kуiv, Ukraine, Romanenko T.G. , Sulimenko O.M. ,   Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: May 2021

The objective: was to reduce the incidence and severity of the development of «Great Obstetrical Syndromes»: miscarriage of pregnancy, placental insufficiency, fetal growth retardation and / or fetal distress, preeclampsia, premature detachment of a normally located placenta, premature delivery, by developing an algorithm for prophylaxis during pregnancy in women at high risk for their development. Materials and methods. Clinical and statistical analysis of pregnancy in 88 pregnant women with high risk of decompensation of placental insufficiency was conducted. Depending on the method of preventing complications, 2 groups were formed. The I group included 58 pregnant women who were offered the following algorithm: micronized progesterone 200 mg PV from 6 to 20 weeks of gestation; from 21 to 26 weeks of gestation and from 31 to 36 weeks; phleboprotector with ultra-micronized fractions of bioflavonoids (Flego) 15 ml per os; with subsequent appointment from 21 to 26 weeks of gestation; and from 31 to 36 weeks. Group II included 30 pregnant women who had abandoned any proposed prophylactic measures. The control group consisted of 30 healthy pregnant women. Clinical and statistical analysis of pregnancy in the study groups was conducted. During statistical processing, personal computer and software Microsoft Excel XP and Statistica 6.0 Windows, methods of descriptive statistics, correlation analysis were used. The reliability of the difference between the indicators is estimated by the Student-Fisher criterion. Results. The method of prophylaxis of «Great Obstetrical Syndromes» by sequential administration from the early stages of pregnancy of micronized progesterone with the following appointment – from the second trimester of pregnancy – showed a high efficacy of the phleboprotector, which is manifested in a significantly lower number of cases of preeclampsia in the main group of 3.5% (2) versus 50% (15) in the control group, placental insufficiency was 13.8% (8) versus 100% (30); fetal growth retardation was 5.2% (3) versus 56.7% (17); fetal distress was 3.5% (2) versus 43 , 3% (13), preterm labor 1.7% (1) versus 13.3% (4) and in the absence of premature detachment normal but located on the placenta, severe forms of preeclampsia and placental insufficiency. Conclusions. Pregnant of «Great Obstetrical Syndromes» risk groups need timely prophylactic measures to reduce the likelihood of a pathological pregnancy and improve perinatal outcomes. The proposed prophylaxis scheme significantly lowered the incidence of large obstetric syndromes and improved neonatal outcomes. Key words: great obstetrical syndromes, pathological pregnancy, placental dysfunction, phleboprotector.
Sinai: Tourism, Colonialism, and Sea
Authors: Khalil Rania Lee
Published: May 2021

This video article examines the author’s embodied research in the Sinai region of the Egyptian Red Sea. It asks how embodied research can interrupt touristic and capitalistic frameworks of experiencing land and seascapes to better understand our collective responsibility to the indigenous humans and wildlife who’s habitats are claimed by tourism. It considers the ways in which embodied research is uniquely suited to support postcolonial ecological inquiry.Arguing against environmental discourse which separates land and animal conservation from the indigenous humans who have lived among them for centuries, this video article considers the multiple losses suffered by the Bedouin peoples of the Sinai- from the annexation of Bedouin lands by nation states including Egypt and Israel, to neoliberal development schemes which displace them and their ancestral nomadic routes. This video article considers devastation to the environment from the countries, colonization and institutions directly affecting their food sources, homes and livelihoods.The author joins a legacy of artists of color examining the touristic within their own countries. Blending critical race theory and environmental criticism by scholars of color, the author rethinks the normalizing of extractive underwater practices and reflects on the ways in which tourism, scuba diving and commercial fishing extend colonial structures of invasion.Conducted between 2013 and 2016, this research took place just before new massive touristic development began in the area. This video article looks across political, historical and environmental landscapes to reflect on life and loss within Sinai’s interspecies communities.Problematizing embodied practices and methodologies which invisibilize the lived experiences of BIPOC peoples, the author proposes a more politically integrated somatics through which to re-sense human bodies as extensions of our earth. This article reflects on possibilities for using embodied research for more sustainable futures.2021
ANALISA PENYEBAB TERJADINYA VIBRASI POMPA SISTEM PENDINGIN SEKUNDER PA-02 AP001
Authors: Busono Pranto
Published: May 2021

ABSTRAKANALISA PENYEBAB TERJADINYA VIBRASI POMPA SISTEM PENDINGIN SEKUNDER PA-02 AP001. Pompa pendingin PA-02 AP001 telah dilakukan perawatan rutin berupa perawatan bulanan, perawatan 3 bulanan dan perawatan tahunan. Beberapa kegiatan yang dilakukan pada perawatan antara lain: pengukuran suhu, pengukuran vibrasi, pengecekan level oli, uji coba pompa, penggantian oli dan alignment. Meskipun telah dilakukan perawatan rutin, pompa pendingin sekunder PA-02 AP001 mengalami vibrasi yang cukup besar yang terjadi pada hari Sabtu tanggal 9 Januari 2021. Adanya vibrasi pada pompa PA-02 AP001 tersebut maka perlu dilakukan analisa untuk mengetahui penyebabnya penanganannya selanjutnya. Tindaklanjut yang telah dilakukan berupa pengukuran vibrasi, alignment dan penggantian karet kopling. Setelah penggantian karet kopling, maka telah dilakukan pengukuran vibrasi dan pengukuran kesegarisan poros. Hasil yang diperoleh ternyata tidak terjadi perubahan yang signifikan pada hasil pengukuran vibrasi dan kesegarisan. Dengan hasil tersebut, maka terjadinya anomali getaran pada motor PA-02 AP001 bukan disebabkan oleh faktor unbalance, misalignment, dan kerusakan pada bearing. Kemungkinan terbesar adalah adanya mechanical looseness, yaitu vibrasi yang disebabkan oleh kondisi baseplate. Untuk membuktikan hal ini maka perlu dilakukan pengujian selanjutnya, yaitu pengujian motor secara solo run pada rangka lain.
A magyarországi újkőkori kutatás néhány problémája
Authors: Banner János
Published: May 2021

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Die Mosaiken der römischen Villa von Baláca
Authors: Kiss Ákos
Published: May 2021

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Opponensi vélemény: Dr. Kalicz Nándor:Északkelet Magyarország korabronzkora és kapcsolatai c. kandidátusi deisszertációjához
Authors: Bóna István
Published: May 2021

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Der Altar von Kökénydom und der ihm angeslossene Kreis
Authors: Tulok Magda
Published: May 2021

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Keller (K) Medium in Artificial Sea Water (ASW) for Culturing Microalgae (Ostreococcus tauri) v1
Authors: Culture Collection Roscoff , Doran Lynn , J Burgess Steven
Published: May 2021

Medium to growmost phytoplankton species insmall eukaryotes (Mamiellophyceae, Pelagophyceae etc...). Optimized for Ostreococcus tauri.
The European Investment Bank’s ‘Quantum Leap’ to Become the World’s First International Climate Bank
Authors: Kavvadia Helen
Published: May 2021

In November 2019, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced its ‘metamorphosis’ into a ‘Climate Bank.’ Associated with the EU’s Green Deal, presented a month later, the EIB claimed to be the first international climate bank and a front runner in the EU’s priority climate agenda. The EIB is mandated through the treaties to support EU policymakers. However, with its ‘makeover,’ the EIB also announced the launch of a new climate strategy and energy lending policy, ending fossil fuel financing after 2021. It is thus valuable to examine the question of whether the EIB has developed into a policymaker, and if so, how this can be best understood. In exploring this question, this article follows a principal-agent approach, attempting to discern the rational interests behind organisational rhetoric and posits that the EIB’s claimed transformation hints at a type of policymaking activism, exploiting a policy window to serve the EIB’s rational interests in a strained political and market contest. This represents a paradigm shift in the EIB’s institutional behaviour and rhetoric within the EU governance constellation and is, in fact, in this sense a ‘quantum leap’ as suggested by the EIB. However, it remains to be seen if the bank’s metrics will prove a bold departure from their current activity or simply another adaptation to a policy field of intense interest to the EU, as has occurred on several occasions in the past.
A Comparative Analysis Using Different Machine Learning: An Efficient Approach for Measuring Accuracy of Face Recognition
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, Faridi Muhammad Shakeel , Zia Muhammad Azam , Javed Zahid , Mumtaz Imran , Ali Saqib
Published: May 2021

Feature extracting and training module can be done by using face recognition neural learning techniques. Moreover, these techniques are widely employed to extract features from human images. Some detection systems are capable to scan the full body, iris detection, and finger print detection systems. These systems have deployed for safety and security intension. In this research work, we compare different machine learning algorithms for face recognition. Four supervised face recognition machine-learning classifiers such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA), 1-nearest neighbor (1-NN), Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA), and Support Vector Machine (SVM) are considered. The efficiency of multiple classification systems is also demonstrated and tested in terms of their ability to identify a face correctly. Face Recognition is a technique to identify faces of people whose images are stored in some databases and available in the form of datasets. Extensive experiments conducted on these datasets. The comparative analysis clearly shows that which machine-learning algorithm is the best in terms of accuracy of image detection. Despite the fact, other identification methods are also very effective; face recognition has remained a major focus of research due to its non-meddling nature and being the easy method of personal identification for people. The findings of this work would be useful identification of a suitable machine-learning algorithm in order to achieve better face recognition accuracy.
Association of serum vitamin D levels with gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Mahmood Sharmeen , Pervin Hasna Hena , Yousuf Shereen
Published: May 2021

Background: This study was done to evaluate the association of serum vitamin D level with GDM (n=30) and without GDM (n=30). The age and body mass index of the participants along with their gestational age, gravidity and parity were harmonized. The serum vitamin D levels and blood glucose were investigated. The results revealed that, normal pregnant women had significantly higher vitamin D level than their GDM counterparts.Methods: This case-control study was conducted on healthy pregnant women attending routine antenatal care at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib medical university from January 2019 to December 2019 recruited at third trimester of gestation. We measured maternal serum vitamin D status (25[OH]D) in third trimester of pregnancy. GDM was diagnosed according to the American diabetes association. guidelines. Vitamin D status was defined as, vitamin D sufficiency (≥30 or ≥75 nmol/L), insufficiency (20-30 and 50-75 nmol/L), were used to categories participants according to their 25[OH]D concentrations. We calculated adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using logistic regression.Results: The mean serum vitamin D level was lower in case group case 23.4 (17.4±35.1) compared to that in control group 29.7 (15.4±39.8) and the difference between the 2 groups was statistically significant (p≤0.001). Sufficient level of vitamin D was more in control group (66.7%) than that of case group (26.1%). Insufficient level of vitamin D was higher in case (73.3%) group than that of control (33.3%) group. These findings were significant (p=0.021). Respondents with insufficient level of vitamin D have 3.1 times more chance to develop GDM.Conclusions: Serum vitamin D level is reduced in pregnant women having GDM.
The prospective study on prevalence of menstrual disorders in school going adolescents at Sangareddy district, Telangana
Authors: Rajipet Priyanka , Vemula Ajith Kumar , Rathod Praveena , Valmeekam Kavya , Rakuditti Sandhya Rani
Published: May 2021

Background: Menstrual disorders are common sources of morbidity among adolescent girls. Overall, 75% of adolescent’s experience problems with menstruation either with delaying in onset, irregular menstrual cycles, painful or heavy periods. The study was aimed to evaluate the prevalence and examine the key areas of need and explore the experience of adolescent girls with menstrual problems like dysmenorrhea, Amenorrhea, menorrhagia and PMS.Methods: The study employed prospective observational design. The pre-designed, self-administered, semi-structured questionnaire was used to elicit the data from 1100 adolescents selected from Government schools in and around Sangareddy district, Telangana by random sampling technique. Data was analyzed by using Chi-square test in Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 22.Results: A total of (65.6%) subjects were unaware of menstruation before menarche. The mean age at menarche was found to be 12.5±1.36 years. Dysmenorrhea (N=158.6) and PMS (N=125.7) were most commonly reported disorders. Majority of subjects have complained about abdominal pain (N=719). Many of subjects (N=292.7) were found to have history of menorrhagia. Many of them reported about irregular periods (N=172). Study resulted there is positive correlation between dysmenorrhea and dysmenorrhea with PMS with p value <0.05 and also amenorrhea and amenorrhea with dysmenorrhea with p value <0.05 which are significant.Conclusions: This study revealed that majority of girls prone to menstrual problems which often goes unreported due to lack of knowledge on their reproductive health. Hence there is a huge need of educating and screening programs in schools for early diagnosis and management of menstrual disorders, which will improve quality of life and also lower the risks for future diseases.
The relationship between magnesium and seizure control in epileptic patients
Authors: Suparman Yonathan A. , Khosama Herlyani , Mahama Corry N.
Published: May 2021

Background: Magnesium has a central nervous system depressant effect by inhibiting the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, an antagonist of calcium channels, and increasing the surface tension of the cell membrane. Patients with epilepsy who had seizures more than 4 times/week had lower serum magnesium levels than those with the episode of less than or equal to 1 time/week. A low dose of magnesium added to phenytoin or carbamazepine can reduce seizure frequency. We want to evaluate the relationship between serum magnesium levels and their dietary intake level with seizure control in Manado.Methods: Patients with epilepsy aged 18-65 years, from July 2019 to October 2019, were tested for dietary and serum magnesium level in the last 30 days using NutriSurvey software. Regression models were used to quantify the relationship between dietary and serum magnesium level with seizure freedom and its frequency in the last 30 days.Results: One hundred and ten epileptic patients were included in this study. The median serum magnesium level is 2 mg/dl. There was no significant relationship between serum magnesium levels and seizure freedom (p=0.423) or its frequency in the last 30 days (p=0.966). Dietary magnesium intake (OR 1.01; 95% CI 1.00-1.02, p=0.034) was associated with seizure freedom but not with its frequency (p=0.423).Conclusions: Dietary magnesium intake was associated with seizure freedom, but serum magnesium levels were not associated with seizure freedom or frequency.
Assessment of sleep quality in school children of 6-12 years in COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Desai Palak Y. , Borkar Pradeep
Published: May 2021

Background: Sleep disorders in children are one of the common disorders and their frequency has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aims to assess the quality of sleep and study the parameters of sleep in school children aged 6-12 years in pandemic with the help of children’s sleep habit questionnaire (CSHQ).Methods: A survey-based study was conducted from December 2020 to March 2021 using the data obtained from CSHQ. The study involved 498 school children, among which 244 were male participants and 254 were female participants. It involved students from schools of Rahata and Mumbai, Maharashtra.Results: The results of the study were withdrawn. Bedtime Resistance had mean value of 11.79±4.56, sleep onset delay had mean of 1.56±0.71. Average of sleep duration was 4.56±2.09. Sleep anxiety had mean of 7.48±3.1, night wakings had mean of 4.27±1.91. Mean of parasomnias was 10.1±4.46. Average of sleep disordered breathing was 4.09±1.86, for daytime sleepiness mean was 13.04±5.44 with significance of p˂0.0001.Conclusions: The study concluded that sleep time became lesser and bedtime became later in present scenario of COVID-19. The subscale items of CSHQ scale have increased values indicating towards altered sleep pattern. The total scoring of CSHQ for age group 6-9 years on average is higher than age group 10-12 years except “sleep onset delay” and “sleep duration”. Also, the total scores of female participants are higher as compared to male participants.
Ollier disease: multiple enchondromatosis: case report and review of literature
Authors: Sashida Mendez Hirosi , Mendoza Velez Maria de los Angeles , Hurtado Diaz Luisa , Rojas Ortiz Jorge , Araiza Gomez Edgardo
Published: May 2021

Multiple enchondromatosis is a rare disease in which cartilage tumors appear at the level of the skeleton. The incidence is unknown due to the very few cases reported in world literature. We presented the case of a patient at the plastic surgery department at General hospital Dr. Ruben Leñero, otherwise healthy, referring first clinical manifestations at childhood with an increase in volume and deformity at the second and third fingers of the left hand.
Prevalence of anaemia and its correlation with glycosylated haemoglobin among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: an observational study
Authors: Verma Shubhangi , Sheikh Sohail
Published: May 2021

Background: Anaemia and type 2 diabetes mellitus are two sides of a coin affecting the quality of life of the patients. Anaemia associated with diabetic status of the patients disturbs the exercise capacity, increases fatigue, anorexia, depression, cognitive dysfunction and decreased libido. Hence, we conducted a study to find the prevalence of anaemia among patients with type 2 diabetic patients and its correlation with glycosylated haemoglobin.Methods: An observational study was conducted in the department of medicine in a tertiary care hospital in Maharashtra. The data was collected from patients with type 2 diabetes attending the outpatient department during a span of 5 months (September 2020 to February 2021). The patients with pre-existing hypertension, chronic renal failure, congestive cardiac failure, stroke and other haematological disorders were excluded from the study. Patients on hormonal therapy, pregnant and lactating patients were also excluded from the study. Prior to the start of the study necessary permissions were taken from the institutional ethics committee. Relevant statistics were used to analyse the data.Results: The prevalence of anaemia in the present study was 45 (56.25%). Among these 45 patients 37 patients had normocytic normochromic anaemia, 6 cases of microcytic hypochromic anaemia and 2 cases of macrocytic anaemia. The mean haemoglobin levels among patients with Hba1c more than 7% was 9.7±1.12 and among Hba1c less than 7% was 12. 23±1.08 and this difference was statistically significant.Conclusions: About half of the patients were anaemic in the present study. Normochromic normocytic anaemia was the most common type of anaemia. There was significant association with levels of anaemia with Hb1ac in the present study.
Role of early tracheostomy for preventing ventilator associated pneumonia in intensive care unit: a review
Authors: Swain Santosh Kumar , Jena Pragnya Paramita
Published: May 2021

Tracheostomy often plays a crucial role in airway management of the patients in intensive critical unit (ICU). Tracheostomy is often helpful for improvement of the respiratory mechanics and the patient comfort. There are several advantages of the trachesotomy over the endotracheal tube intubation such as avoidance of the injury of the larynx, provide a stable airway, facilitates pulmonary toilet and facilitates ventilation. It has been suggested that tracheostomy also helpful to reduce the risk of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) in comparison to the trans-laryngeal intubation. VAP is a type of nosocomial infection which has been associated with presence of mechanical ventilation. Despite significant improvement in managing the intubated patients, VAP remains a common and sometimes fatal complication in the ICU. Clinician’s attitude towards trachesotomy may be still heterogeneous in ICU and the decision for performing tracheostomy is still challenging. However, early tracheostomy is associated with less VAP, less ICU stay, avoid higher number of intubation in early group of tracheostomy and higher patient comfort. The purpose of this review article was to discuss the etiopathology of VAP, epidemiology, role of early tracheostomy in VAP and prevention of the VAP in patients with mechanical ventilation in ICU.
Inter-American Development Bank Annual Report 1994
Authors:   Inter-American Development Bank
Published: May 2021

The Annual Report contains a review of the Bank's operations in 1994.
The Emergence of Child Protection Capacities in Oman
Authors: Al Balushi Shamsa S , Morantz Gillian , Dougherty Geoffrey
Published: May 2021

Child maltreatment (CM) is the abuse and neglect of children under the age of 18 years. Many types of CM lead to actual or potential harm to the child’s health. It is a widespread phenomenon and is well reported in Western countries in contrast with the Gulf countries. Reports documenting CM in Oman are now available; therefore, this review aimed to provide an overview of the state and patterns of CM in Oman. It also addresses the current child protection services (CPS) in Oman and the sociocultural constraints. All English-language relevant medical literature about CM in Oman that were published before January 2020 were included. This review can serve as a basic reference in the field of CM in Oman and should help to identify lacunas in the current CPS as well as provide guidance in the establishment of a more effective one.
Keywords: Child Maltreatment; Child Protection Services; Child Advocacy; Oman.
RECOBRIMENTO COMESTÍVEL A BASE DE PALMA E ÓLEO ESSENCIAL DE ALECRIM NA QUALIDADE PÓS-COLHEITA DE MANGAS ‘TOMMY ATKINS’
Authors: Cotrim Santos Bianca , Eloi da Silva Luiz , Elena Zanuto Márcia , Camelo Eloi de Souza Cassiara , Amparo dos Anjos Dioneire
Published: May 2021

A Bahia é um grande produtor da manga ‘Tommy Atkins’, um fruto climatério que apresenta respiração celular intensa, o que aumenta a sua velocidade de deterioração, necessitando de estratégias para prolongar seu tempo de prateleira. No presente trabalho, mangas ‘Tommy Atkins’ foram imersas em revestimentos comestíveis elaborados a partir da mucilagem da palma com adição de óleo essencial de alecrim e glicerina e avaliadas durante 15 dias. As análises físicas envolveram perda de massa, índice de coloração da casca e da polpa, incidência de manchas e podridões e caracterização físico-química. Análises microbiológicas foram realizadas no tempo inicial e final. Os resultados mostraram que houve variação nos parâmetros avaliados entre tempo inicial e final, acompanhados da diminuição da acidez titulável e do aumento dos teores de sólidos solúveis totais e pH. A perda da massa fresca foi observada ao longo do estudo. Quanto à incidência de manchas e podridões, os achados foram semelhantes entre os tratamentos, com exceção do tratamento 4 (Mucilagem + 0,5 % de óleo de alecrim + 1,0 % de glicerina) que foi a menos afetada, não chegando a mais de 45% dos frutos afetados. Os resultados apontam a influência dos recobrimentos na qualidade pós-colheita e conservação das mangas ‘Tommy Atkins’.
Investigation of the growth bacteria and Nano iron on the chlorophyll and some nutrients triticale
Authors: Sepehrzadegan Zohreh , Alizadeh Omid
Published: May 2021

This study evaluated the effect of growth bacteria and nano iron fertilizer and ordinary iron fertilizer on the chlorophyll content and concentration of some nutrients. The experiment was conducted as 4 × 6 factorial in RCBD design with three replications in two years (2016-2017). Treatments included: use of plant growth-promoting bacteria in four levels (Non-inoculation, inoculation with Azotobacter crocococcus, Azospirillium methylpofrome, and Pseudomonas putida) and nano iron fertilizer in five levels (0.0 %, 0.5 %, 1.0 %, 1.5 %, and 2.0 %) and ordinary iron fertilizer on two levels (2.0 % and 0.0 %). Based on the results, the application of biofertilizer and Fe fertilizer had significant effects on all traits at 1.0 % or 5.0 % level. The results of the comparison of the mean of treatments showedthat the highest chlorophyll a (0.806) was obtained by Azotobacter crocococcus + 0.5 % nano-Fe and the highest means of chlorophyll b and carotenoid with 0.275 mg g FW-1 and 0.224 (mg g FW-1) values, respectively, were observed by Pseudomonas putida + 0.5 % nano-Fe. The highest value of P (55.24), N (4.42) and Fe (84.43) were obtained by Pseudomonas putida + control Fe, Azotobacter crocococcus + 1 % nano-Fe and Pseudomonas putida + 1 % nano-Fe, respectively.
German Charity in St. Petersburg: The Contribution of the Pastor A. Mazing to the Establishment and Organization of “The Evangelical House of Diligenceˮ
Authors: Baranova Irina V.
Published: May 2021

The role of the “Evangelical house of diligenceˮ in the religious space of St. Petersburg is considered. The tradition of creating “Houses of diligenceˮ originated in St. Petersburg in the 19th century and began to revive again in the city on the Neva River at the beginning of the 21st century. At present time a few “Houses of diligenceˮ operate as rehabilitation centers for children and adults with disabilities engaging them in various workshops and other labour activities. It is obvious that the possibility of providing unemployed citizens with social assistance through the provision of temporary work, as well as assistance in their further employment, does not lose its relevance. The goal of this paper is to assess the role of “The Evangelical house of diligenceˮ in the religious space of Saint Petersburg. During the writing of this paper we used materials from the Russian Central State Historical Archive of St. Petersburg. For the main research we used chronological and comparative historical methods of analysis. Using the chronological analysis, we explored the sequence of formation and development of “The Evangelical house of diligenceˮ. Using comparative historical analysis, we determined the structure of that institutions, sources of his financing and the underlying mechanism of his operation. The article makes an effort to evaluate the role of pastor A. Mazing in organisation of “The Evangelical house of diligenceˮ. Management of “The Evangelical house of diligenceˮ and in addition to organising of the temporary employment to those in need of the Evangelical Lutheran faith, was providing charitable assistance to the disabled individuals. It was also involved in creations of a hospice and a shelter for alcoholics. In that “institution of labour assistance” they paid a special attention to the concerns for morality of the wards in accordance with the canons of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church, therefore they prioritised the faithful of this Church dur-ing the admission. “The Evangelical house of diligenceˮ was offering its workers in need an option to live on the premises, which was a welcome offer especially during wintertime.
The effectiveness of platelet rich plasma therapy in chronic sinusitis patients with odor disorder undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery
Authors: GÖKÇE KÜTÜK Sinem , TOPUZ Muhammet Fatih , GÜVEY Ali , AÇIKGÖZ Çağrı
Published: May 2021

Objectives: In this study, the objective was to compare the effectiveness of fluticasone dipropionate and platelet-rich plasma treatments added to the treatment in patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery in patients with chronic sinusitis involving odor dysfunction, different stages and types of sinusitis.
Methods: The study included a total of 60 patients between 18 and 60 years who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery due to chronic paranasal sinus infection followed by olfactory dysfunction. Group 1: paranasal sinus surgery + steroid therapy (first 30 patients) and Group 2: paranasal sinus surgery + steroid therapy + PRP therapy (second 30 patients) were grouped together without the patients' knowledge of the operating physician and of the treatment protocol. For the paranasal sinus CT evaluation, Lund-Mackey staging was used and the degree of the disease was determined using the Kennedy staging system. Modified Sniffin Stick test was applied to all patients in the preoperative 1st week and in the 3rd month postoperatively. The Modified Sniffin Stick test was conducted on all patients during the preoperative 1st week and the postoperative 3rd month. The modified Sniffin Stick test and endoscopic evaluation score were evaluated and whether or not the patients benefited from PRP treatment were compared.
Results: According to the postoperative endoscopy score, there was a difference between the experimental group and the control group in terms of postoperative endoscopy score, and it was found to be statistically significant. Besides, the postoperative endoscopy score of the experimental group was found to be lower than the control group. The average of Modified Sniffin’ Stick Test scores in the postoperative period of the patients in the study was 28.27 ± 7.88 for the experimental group, while it was determined as 20.08 ± 5.75 for the control group, and this difference was statistically significant. The average anosmia times of the experimental and control group patients in the study were compared, and the mean duration of anosmia was 48.53 ± 20.40 (6-96) for the experimental group and 44.27 ± 19.45 (6.96) for the control group. The difference in the mean duration of anosmia between the experimental and control groups was not found statistically significant.
Conclusions: In this research, PRP, which is applied to functional endoscopic sinus surgery and fluticasone dipropionate treatment, has been shown to be a readily applicable, safe and highly efficient method of treatment in patients with chronic sinusitis accompanied by smell dysfunction.
Cost Economics of Feeding Rice Gluten Meal and Soybean Meal through Dietary Addition of Enzymes in Broilers
Authors: Dinani O.P. , Tyagi Pramod Kumar , Mandal A.B. , Tyagi Praveen Kumar , Bhanja S.K.
Published: May 2021

Background: The rice gluten meal a relatively newer feedstuff is by-product of wet-milling of rice obtained after starch extraction and syrup preparation. The rice gluten meal is high crude protein and energy ingredient which is priced lower than soybean meal. Substitution of expensive protein sources with lower cost ingredients would potentially reduce the cost of the feed. Methods: A biological experiment of 42 days duration was undertaken in day old chicks (n= 384) divided into 12 dietary treatments as per 3x4 factorial design having 4 replicates per treatment with 8 birds in each. Twelve experimental diets were prepared by incorporating control, two different levels of rice gluten meal RGM consisted of (15 and 17.5%), without and with three different types of enzymes xylanase (X), protease (P) and multienzymes (M). Result: The rice gluten meal at the inclusion level of 15% reduced feed cost per kg live weight, meat yield and eviscerated yield by 5.44, 5.13 and 4.69%, respectively. Protease enzyme supplementation in 15% rice gluten meal further reduced feed cost per kg live weight by 2.60%. Thus, it may be concluded protease enzyme is most cost effective in rice gluten meal diet.
Effect of Presowing Treatments on Seed and Seedling Quality Attributes of an Endemic Agroforestry Tree Acacia nilotica subsp. cupressiformis (J.L. Stewart) Ali and Faruqi
Authors: mohamed M.B. Noor , Shukla A.K. , Mehta R.S. , Keerthika A. , Gupta D.K.
Published: May 2021

Background: Acacia nilotica var. cupressiformis is an evergreen multipurpose leguminous tree species which is suitable to agroforestry purposes and mainly distributed in Western parts of Rajasthan in India particularly Pali and its adjoining areas. The species has many advantages, however the natural germination in wild is very limited due to its hard seed coat dormancy. Methods: The experiment was conducted to study the effect of presowing treatment on seed coat of A. nilotica var. cupressiformis seeds with ten treatments in Completely Randomized Block Design at ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Regional Research Station, Pali Marwar. The treatments were replicated thrice. Result: Among the treatments, maximum germination and higher values was obtained in sand paper scarification with water soaking for 12hrs (T2) followed by mechanical scarification with sand paper (T1), acid scarification (50% for 20 min) (T7) and acid scarification (98% for 10 min) (T5). Further, the present study aims to initiate the research areas for conservation and utilization of A. nilotica var. cupressiformis in Western parts of Rajasthan and other parts of India.
How disease control and animal health services can impact antimicrobial resistance. A retrospective country case study of Sweden
Authors: Wierup Martin , Wahlström Helene , Bengtsson Björn
Published: May 2021

Data and experiences in Sweden show that it is possible to combine high productivity in animal production with the restricted use of antibiotics. The major key factors that explain Sweden’s success in preventing AMR are: Swedish veterinary practitioners were aware of the risk of AMR as early as the 1950s, and the need for prudent use of antibiotics was already being discussed in the 1960s. Early establishment of health services and health controls to prevent, control and, when possible, eradicate endemic diseases reduced the need for antibiotics. Access to data on antibiotic sales and AMR made it possible to focus on areas of concern. State veterinary leadership provided legal structures and strategies for cooperation between stakeholders and facilitated the establishment of coordinated animal health services that are industry-led, but supported by the State.
A Preliminary Survey on the Planktonic Biota in a Hypersaline Pond of Messolonghi Saltworks (W. Greece)
Authors: Hotos George N.
Published: May 2021

During a survey in 2015 an impressive assemblage of organisms were found in a hypersaline pond of the Messolonghi saltworks. The salinity ranged between 50 and 180 ppt and the organisms recorded fell in the categories of Cyanobacteria (17 species), Chlorophytes (4 species), Diatoms (23 species), Dinoflagellates (1 species), Protozoa (40 species), Rotifers (8 species), Copepods (1 species), Artemia sp., one nematode and Alternaria sp. (Fungi). Fabrea salina was the most prominent protist in all samples and salinities. This ciliate has the potential to be a live-food candidate for marine fish larvae. Asteromonas gracilis proved a sturdy microalga performing excellently in a broad spectrum of culture salinities ies. Most of the specimens were identified only to the genus level and, based on their morphology, as there are no relevant records in Greece, there is a possibility for some of them to be either new species or strikingly different strains of certain species recorded elsewhere.
Worthy Victims
Authors: Gill Simron
Published: May 2021

This article discusses neoliberalism in the context of humanitarian communication with a particular emphasis placed towards the self. The neoliberal self combines features of entrepreneurship and consumerismwith the contemporary discourse of ‘doing our part’.

To combat such criticism, an argument has been advanced that we must be more open to the experiences, histories, cultures, and identities of individuals that are different from ourselves. This does not mean that we should accept injustice in the name of culture. This also does not mean that we should narrow our understanding of difference whereby problems of the other ‘just happen to be’. It does mean, however, that dialogue is a crucial component of understanding needs and realising that not only does justice look different in other communities, but within our highly globalised and capitalist societies no problem is solely self-determined.

Self-reflexive knowledge that discloses the sources and limits of power is therefore a key factor in moving away from a system that requires one to be identified as poor. Crucially, what this article hopes to advocate is a form of communication that is centred on a normative ethics of care.
Technology Focus: Completions (April 2021)
Authors: Lehr Doug
Published: May 2021

In the 2020 Completions Technology Focus, I stated that digitization will forever change how the most complex problems in our industry are solved. And, despite another severe downturn in the upstream industry, data science continues to provide solutions for complex unconventional well problems.

Casing Damage

Casing collapse is an ongoing problem and almost always occurs in the heel of the well. It prevents passage of frac plugs and milling tools. Forcing a frac plug through the collapsed section damages the plug, predisposing it to failure, which leads to more casing damage and poor stimulation. One team has developed a machine-learning (ML) model showing a positive correlation between zones with high fracturing gradients and collapsed casing. The objective is a predictive tool that enables a completion design that avoids these zones.

Fracture-Driven Interactions (FDIs) Can Be Avoided in Real Time

Pressurized fracturing fluids from one well can communicate with fractures in a nearby well or can intersect that well-bore. Such FDIs can occur while fracturing a child well and can negatively affect production in the parent well. FDIs are caused by well spacing, depletion, or completion design but, until recently, were not quickly diagnosed. Analytics and machine learning now are being used to analyze streaming data sets during a frac job to detect FDIs. A recently piloted detection system alerts the operator in real time, which enables avoidance of FDIs on the fly.

Data Science Provides the Tools Analyzing casing damage and FDIs is a complex task involving large amounts of data already available or easily acquired. Tools such as ML perform the data analysis and enable decision making. Data science is enabling the unconventional “onion” to be peeled many layers at a time.

Recommended additional reading at OnePetro: www.onepetro.org.

SPE 199967 - Artificial Intelligence for Real-Time Monitoring of Fracture-Driven Interactions and Simultaneous Completion Optimization by Hayley Stephenson, Baker Hughes, et al.

SPE 201615 - Novel Completion Design To Bypass Damage and Increase Reservoir Contact: A Middle Magdalena, Central Colombian Case History by Rosana Polo, Oxy, et al.

SPE 202966 - Well Completion Optimization in Canada Tight Gas Fields Using Ensemble Machine Learning by Lulu Liao, Sinopec, et al.
Bacteria associated with vascular wilt of poplar
Authors: Kwasna Hanna , Szewczyk Wojciech , Baranowska Marlena , Behnke-Borowczyk Jolanta
Published: May 2021

In 2017, the 560-ha area of hybrid poplar plantation in northern Poland showed symptoms of tree decline. Leaves appeared smaller, turned yellow-brown, and were shed prematurely. Twigs and smaller branches died. Bark was sunken and discolored, often loosened and split. Trunks decayed from the base. Phloem and xylem showed brown necrosis. Ten per cent of trees died in 1–2 months. None of these symptoms was typical for known poplar diseases. Bacteria in soil and the necrotic base of poplar trunk were analysed with Illumina sequencing. Soil and wood were colonized by at least 615 and 249 taxa. The majority of bacteria were common to soil and wood. The most common taxa in soil were: Acidobacteria (14.757%), Actinobacteria (14.583%), Proteobacteria (36.872) with Betaproteobacteria (6.516%), Burkholderiales (6.102%), Comamonadaceae (2.786%), and Verrucomicrobia (5.307%).The most common taxa in wood were: Bacteroidetes (22.722%) including Chryseobacterium (5.074%), Flavobacteriales (10.873%), Sphingobacteriales (9.396%) with Pedobacter cryoconitis (7.306%), Proteobacteria (73.785%) with Enterobacteriales (33.247%) including Serratia (15.303%) and Sodalis (6.524%), Pseudomonadales (9.829%) including Pseudomonas (9.017%), Rhizobiales (6.826%), Sphingomonadales (5.646%), and Xanthomonadales (11.194%). Possible pathogens were Pseudomonas, Rhizobium and Xanthomonas. The initially endophytic character of bacteria is emphasized. Soil and possibly planting material might be the sources of pathogen inoculum.
Utilization of Electric Arc Furnace Dust as a Solid Catalyst in Biodiesel Production
Authors: Khodary Khaled El-Araby , Naeem Marwa Mohamed , Roushdy Mai Hassan
Published: May 2021

World’s energy sources like petrochemical oils, natural gas and coal cause global warming and environmental pollution. Therefore, the traditional energy sources must be replaced by the renewable energy resources. Biodiesel has been recognized as one of the effective, green, renewable and sustainable fuels. This paper investigates the production of biodiesel from sunflower oil by using electric arc furnace dust (EAFD) as a heterogeneous solid catalyst. Four reaction variables i.e. the reaction time, methanol to oil (M:O) molar ratio, reaction temperature, and EAFD loading were chosen to determine their effect on biodiesel production. The effect of the all reaction variables on the biodiesel yield was evaluated using response surface methodology (RSM). A relation has been developed representing the biodiesel conversion as function of all the independent variables. Reaction conditions optimization have been studied for the biodiesel yield maximization and the reaction conditions minimization. The optimum biodiesel yield equals 96 % at reaction temperature of 57 o C, Methanol to oil molar ratio of 20:1, and reaction time of 1h, and EAFD loading of 5%.