bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence and factors associated with skin-to-skin contact (SSC) practices: findings from a population-based cross-sectional survey in 10 selected districts of Bangladesh
Authors: Ali Nazia Binte , Priyanka Sabrina Sharmin , Bhui Bal Ram , Herrera Samantha , Azad Md. Rashidul , Karim Afsana , Zubair Shams , Rahman Mohammad Mahmoodur , Rokonuzzaman SM , Meena Umme Salma Jahan , Arifeen Shams El , Billah Sk Masum
Published: May 2021

Background: Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) is one of the eight proven Essential Newborn Care (ENC) practices that improve newborn survival. Despite having myriads of benefits, it is one of the least used ENC interventions especially in the low and middle-income countries (1% to 74%). In Bangladesh, the prevalence of SSC practices was 26% in 2014. To advance the use of this intervention, it is important to assess its prevalence within the population and to identify factors that facilitate or inhibit SSC practices in Bangladesh. Methods: We used baseline household survey data of USAID’s MaMoni MNCSP project conducted in 10 districts of Bangladesh in 2019. Our analysis included 13,695 recently delivered women (RDW) with a live birth outcome. Our primary outcome was the mother’s reported SSC practice. We examined various antepartum, intrapartum, newborn, and sociodemographic factors associated with SSC using a multivariable generalized linear model. Our findings were reported using adjusted Prevalence Risk Ratios (aPRRs) and 95% Confidence Intervals (CIs). Results: Overall, 28% of RDW reported practicing SSC across the 10 surveyed districts. Our multivariable analysis showed that public facility delivery (aPRR 2.01; 95%CI: 1.80, 2.26), private facility delivery (aPRR 1.23; 95%CI: 1.06, 1.42) and 4 antenatal care (ANC) visits at least one from a medically trained provider (MTP) (aPRR 1.17; 95%CI: 1.03, 1.26) had a significant positive association with SSC practices. Caesarean section (aPRR 0.64; 95%CI: 0.56, 0.73) had a significant negative association with SSC practices. We also found a significant positive association of SSC practices with mothers’ who perceived the birth size of their baby to be small, mothers with a higher education level (≥10 years), and mothers from households in the highest wealth quintile. Conclusions: The prevalence of SSC is very low in the surveyed districts of Bangladesh. Considering the factors associated with SSC, relevant stakeholders need to increase their efforts on improving ANC and facility delivery coverages as well as improving SSC practices in the facilities especially after caesarean deliveries. Countries with a high burden of home deliveries also need to emphasize community-based interventions and increasing coverage of skilled birth attendance for improving this life-saving intervention.
Study of Photodegradation Performance and Ability of Lead Removal of Synthesized Maghemite Nanoparticles Using Ziziphus Jujuba Extract
Authors: Miri Abdolhossein , Sedighi Atefeh Sadat , Najafidoust Ahmad , Khatami Mehrdad , sarani Mina
Published: May 2021

Today, Water pollutants such as heavy metals and dyes are very important dangers to the nature. Metals such as lead, chromium, mercury and arsenic are examples of heavy metals which are toxic to living things, even sometime at the lowest concentrations. For resolve this challenge, Magnetic nanoparticles are attractive compound because of their advantages such as high efficiency, fast recovery capability, high surface area, easy transportation and inexpensive. We presented an easy and eco-friendly route for the synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles using Ziziphus jujuba extract. In order to determine the physical, chemical and optical properties of the synthesized samples, Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Raman analyses were deployed. PXRD results showed that the synthesized nanoparticles have maghemite form of (γ-Fe2O3). FESEM and TEM results demonstrated that the size of these nanoparticles was in range of 20-50 nm, and had spherical shapes. Raman spectrum confirmed the cubic structure of γ-Fe2O3 NPs. Survey of magnetic properties showed that the synthesized maghemite nanoparticles (γ-Fe2O3 NPs) were superparamagnetic. The ability to remove lead from aqueous solution was investigated using these nanoparticles. The results showed that the synthesized nanoparticles were capable of removing 96% of lead at pH = 7 and 1 mg/L loading of nanoparticles. The photocatalytic activity of γ-Fe2O3 NPs was studied on methylene blue (MB) dye; as a result, MB at pH =7 and 1 gr dosage of γ-Fe2O3 had the highest removal percentage (92.8%) during 160 minute using γ-Fe2O3 which calcined at 400 ˚C. The reusability results showed that after four cycles of using the γ-Fe2O3-400, the obtained degradation of methylene blue was about 87.1%. Thus, synthesized γ-Fe2O3 NPs can be a good alternative for removing heavy metals and industrial dyes from contaminated waters.
Predicting Phenological Anomaly: a Case Study of Yucca in the Southwestern United States
Authors: Brenskelle Laura , Barve Vijay , Majure Lucas , Guralnick Rob P. , Li Daijiang
Published: May 2021

Yucca in the American desert Southwest typically flowers in early spring, but a well-documented anomalous bloom event occurred during an unusually cold and wet late fall and early winter 2018–2019. We used citizen science photographs as a means to generate flowering presence and absence data. We fit phenoclimatic models to determine which climate variables are explanatory for normal flowering, and then we tested if the same conditions that drive normal blooming also drove the anomalous blooming event. Flowering for Y. brevifolia and Y. schidigera is driven by complex, nonlinear interactions between daylength, temperature, and precipitation. To our surprise, early-season flowering odds are highest in colder and drier conditions, especially for Joshua trees, but increase with precipitation late-season. However, the models used to fit normal blooming overpredicted the number of anomalous blooms compared to what was actually observed. Thus, predicting anomalous flowering events remains a challenge for quantitative phenological models. Because our model overpredicted the number of anomalous blooms, there are likely other factors, such as biotic interactions or other seasonal factors, which may be especially important in controlling what is presumed to be rare, out-of-season flowering in desert-adapted Yucca.
Bidirectional genome-wide CRISPR screens reveal host factors regulating SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV and seasonal HCoVs
Authors: Goujon Caroline , Rebendenne Antoine , Roy Priyanka , Bonaventure Boris , Valadao Ana Chaves , Desmarets Lowiese , Rouillé Yves , Tauziet Marine , Arnaud-Arnould Mary , Giovannini Donatella , Lee Yenarae , DeWeirdt Peter , Hegde Mudra , de Gracia Francisco Garcia , McKellar Joe , Wencker Mélanie , Dubuisson Jean , Belouzard Sandrine , Moncorgé Olivier , Doench John
Published: May 2021

Several genome-wide CRISPR knockout screens have been conducted to identify host factors regulating SARS-CoV-2 replication, but the models used have often relied on overexpression of ACE2 receptor. Additionally, such screens have yet to identify the protease TMPRSS2, known to be important for viral entry at the plasma membrane. Here, we conducted a meta-analysis of these screens and showed a high level of cell-type specificity of the identified hits, arguing for the necessity of additional models to uncover the full landscape of SARS-CoV-2 host factors. We performed genome-wide knockout and activation CRISPR screens in Calu-3 lung epithelial cells, as well as knockout screens in Caco-2 intestinal cells. In addition to identifying ACE2 and TMPRSS2 as top hits, our study reveals a series of so far unidentified and critical host-dependency factors, including the Adaptins AP1G1 and AP1B1 and the flippase ATP8B1. Moreover, new anti-SARS-CoV-2 proteins with potent activity, including several membrane-associated Mucins, IL6R, and CD44 were identified. We further observed that these genes mostly acted at the critical step of viral entry, with the notable exception of ATP8B1, the knockout of which prevented late stages of viral replication. Exploring the pro- and anti-viral breadth of these genes using highly pathogenic MERS-CoV, seasonal HCoV-NL63 and -229E and influenza A orthomyxovirus, we reveal that some genes such as AP1G1 and ATP8B1 are general coronavirus cofactors. In contrast, Mucins recapitulated their known role as a general antiviral defense mechanism. These results demonstrate the value of considering multiple cell models and perturbational modalities for understanding SARS-CoV-2 replication and provide a list of potential new targets for therapeutic interventions.
Timing of Stolon Removal Alters Daughter Plant Production and Quality in the Ever-bearing Strawberry ‘Albion’
Authors: Shi Xiaonan , Hernández Ricardo , Hoffmann Mark
Published: May 2021

Commercial strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa Duch.) plants propagate through the development of stolons (runners) with attached daughter plants. While it is known that temperature and photoperiod affect strawberry propagation, little knowledge exists on whether cultural methods may influence stolon and daughter plant development. The objective of this study was to characterize the impact of three stolon removal treatments on the development of daughter plants in the ever-bearing strawberry ‘Albion’. Treatments included 1) stolon removal every 7 days, nine times total; 2) stolon removal every 21 days, three times total; and 3) one-time stolon removal after 63 days. Strawberry plants were grown in a controlled environment (26 °C, 507 μmol⋅m–2⋅s–1 photosynthetic photon flux density, 14-hour photoperiod) in soilless media and fertilized with a customized nutrient solution. Mother plants in the 63-day treatment produced more daughter plants (102 per plant), than in the 21-day treatment (33 per plant) and the 7-day treatment (16 per plant). In the 63-day treatment, daughter plants and stolons accumulated to 86.6% of the total biomass, to 42.9% in the 7-day treatment and to 60.6% of total biomass in the 21-day treatment. Mother plant organs (including roots, crown, and leaves) had less dry weight in the 63-day treatment compared with the 7-day treatment and 21-day treatment, respectively. Furthermore, the daughter plants produced at the 63-day treatment had smaller crown diameters (0.65 cm) and less dry weight (0.51 g) and a higher number of fully expanded leaves (2.9) and visible roots (13.4) compared with the 21-day treatment and the 7-day treatment. The results of this study show daughter plant production of strawberry plants declines significantly with shorter stolon removal intervals, indicating the need to adjust stolon removal in strawberry nurseries for optimal daughter plant production.
Physiological Responses of the Tetrastigma hemsleyanum Plant under Different Color Films
Authors: Bai Yan , Chen Wen , Liu Shou-Zan , Xu Lin-Yu , Li Zhe , Liu Bin
Published: May 2021

Tetrastigma hemsleyanum is a traditional Chinese medicine herb, commonly used for its anti-inflammatory and antitumor properties. Flavonoids are the main functional constituents of T. hemsleyanum, and their production in the herb is affected by light quality. T. hemsleyanum is a shade-loving plant and is usually covered by black shade nets during cultivation. However, there are only a few studies on the effects of using color films on growth and flavonoid synthesis in T. hemsleyanum. In this study, we measured the influence of five different color films on growth indexes—sugar, soluble amino acid, soluble protein, and flavonoid content—and flavonoid-synthesizing enzyme activities in T. hemsleyanum. The films used were colorless plastic film as the control group (CK-W), red film (RF), yellow film (YF), green film (GF), and blue film (BF). BF promoted plant growth and increased yield, as evidenced by the highest growth indexes, soluble amino acid content, and chalcone isomerase (CHI) enzyme activity. RF increased the content of secondary metabolites, thereby enhancing herb quality, as evidenced by the highest phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) activity and increased flavonoid content.
Karton Maket Yapımcılığı ve Karton Maket Üretiminde Grafik Tasarımın Rolü
Authors: Bozhüyük Bayram
Published: May 2021

Kâğıdın iki boyutlu görünen yüzeyinin yazışmalarda, çizimlerde, kitapların üretiminde, vs. kullanılması, uygarlığın gelişimini hızlandırmıştır. Fakat kâğıt üç boyutlu tasarımların üretilmesine de olanak sunmaktadır. Özellikle kâğıdın belirlenmiş alanlar üzerinden katlanıp birleştirilmesi sayesinde karton kutular ve ambalaj tasarımları üretilmektedir. Kâğıdın bilimsel ve endüstriyel ihtiyaçlar için kullanılması amacıyla hazırlanan tasarımlar grafik tasarımın konusudur. Çeşitli konuların kâğıt üzerinde ifade edilmesi, hesaplanması, boyanması, yazılıp çizilmesi, basılması gibi süreçlerde de grafik tasarımcıların etkin bir yeri bulunmaktadır.
Kartonun üç boyutlu nesneler haline getirilerek kullanımı Ortaçağ’dan günümüze kadar eğlence, oyuncak, promosyon, koleksiyonculuk, ve bilimsel amaçlı konuları kapsamaktadır. Karton maket yapımının çoğaltılma şekli geleneksel baskı tekniklerinin rolünden, matbaacılığın gelişimine ve 21. yüzyıldaki dijital baskı sistemlerine uzanan bir serüvendir. Ayrıca karton maket yapımı konusunda şimdiye dek Grafik sanatlar kapsamında yeterli akademik çalışmanın yapılmamış olması da önemli bir eksikliktir. Bu yüzden bu araştırma makalesi karton maket yapımcılığındaki bilgi eksikliği gidermek için hazırlanmıştır.
Association of Val16Ala Polymorphism of Manganese Superoxide Dismutase
(MnSOD) with Food Intake and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in
the Elderly in Primary Care in Porto Alegre
Authors: Gottlieb Maria G.V. , Borges Cristiane A. , Closs Vera E. , Seibel Raquel , Schneider Rodolfo H. , Schwanke Carla H. , Gomes Irenio
Published: May 2021

Background:

The aging process causes physiological changes on its own. The combination
of an unhealthy lifestyle with the presence of genetic polymorphisms, such as the Val16Ala of
the antioxidant enzyme manganese-dependent superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) may contribute to a
greater occurrence of cardiometabolic risk factors.

Objective:

This study aimed to verify the association of Val16Ala-MnSOD polymorphism with
food intake, caloric expenditure, and cardiometabolic risk factors in the elderly.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study with a sample size of 270 elderly individuals assisted in primary
health care in the city of Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. Val16Ala polymorphism, glucose, lipid profile,
insulin, HOMA-IR, blood pressure, waist circumference, PCR-us, IL-6, food consumption, and caloric
expenditure were evaluated.

Results:

The average age of the elderly was 68.6 ± 7.6 years. There were statistically significant
differences regarding the consumption of two or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily between
the elderly VV versus AV (P=0.017). There were also statistically significant differences regarding
the consumption of two or more daily servings of legumes and eggs between the elderly
AA versus VV (P=0.002). The median of insulin was higher in the elderly AA versus AV
(P=0.025) and the median of HOMA-IR was higher in the elderly VV versus AV (P=0.029). AA
elderly individuals had higher means of high-density lipoprotein (HDL-c), compared to AV
(P=0.029).

Conclusion:

The results suggest that Val16Ala -MnSOD polymorphism is associated with the consumption
of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and eggs, as well as with cardiometabolic risk factors in
the elderly.
Anticorrosive Properties of Theophylline on Aluminium Corrosion in 1 M HCl: Experimental, and Computational Assessment of Iodide Ions Synergistic Effect
Authors: Blanche Beda Reginald Henriette , André Tigori Mougo , Donourou Diabaté , Marius Niamien Paulin
Published: May 2021

Aims :

The aim of this study is to show the anti-corrosive properties of 1,3-
dimethyl-7H-purine-2,6-dione on aluminium corrosion in 1 M hydrochloric acid and to
study the synergy effect between iodide ions and this molecule.

Background:

There is a need for a research on eco-friendly, low toxic, and biodegradable
corrosion inhibitors capable of protecting metals in order to support industrialists who spend
large sums of money on replacing their corroded equipment.

Objective:

The main objective is to study the anti-corrosive properties of theophylline on
aluminium corrosion in 1 M HCl.

Methods:

The anti-corrosive properties of theophylline on aluminium corrosion in 1 M HCl
were evaluated using mass loss, Density Functional Theory at B3LYP/6-31G (d), and Quantitative
Structure-Property Relationship methods.

Results:

The results obtained show that theophylline inhibition efficiency increases with
concentration but decreases with increasing temperature with a maximum value of 88% for
5.10-3M at T = 298 K. The result from absorption isotherms reveals that theophylline adsorbs
to the aluminium surface according to the modified Langmuir isotherm. Adejo
Ekwenshi's isotherm has shown that the molecule adsorption on aluminium is essentially of
a physical nature. Thermodynamic adsorption and activation parameters were calculated
and analyzed. A synergistic effect between the studied molecule and the iodide ions was
found. Furthermore, global and local reactivity were analyzed through density functional
theory calculations. The quantitative structure-property relationship model has been used to
correlate experimental and theoretical inhibition efficiencies.

Conclusion:

Theophylline is an excellent aluminum corrosion inhibitor in the current studied
solution. Theoretical results were in agreement with the experimental data.

Other:

Theophylline is an excellent aluminum corrosion inhibitor in the current studied
solution. Theoretical results were in agreement with the experimental data.
Other: Finally, the best set of parameters to model the inhibition efficiency of analogous
molecules were found.
Improved Photovoltaic Properties of Nano-Flake-Based Mesoporous Dip-
SILAR Prepared BiOI Electrochemical Cell By Tuning Post-Annealing
Treatment Time at 100°C
Authors: Rahman Md. Matiur , Kato Shinya , Soga Tetsuo
Published: May 2021

Background:

This research article reports on the post-annealing treatment time effect on
the dip-successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) prepared nano-flake-based mesoporous
BiOI electrochemical cell's photovoltaic properties.

Objective:

Our study clarifies that the post-annealing time has a great impact on the photovoltaic
behavior and the nano-flake morphology.

Methods:

At 100°C for 90 mins of post-annealing treatment conditions, the surface morphology
converted into a connected uniform crystallized flaky structure, which improves the effective surface
area and reduces the BiOI/electrolyte charge transfer resistance confirmed via electrochemical
impedance spectroscopy (EIS) analysis. Therefore, the maximum photovoltaic properties (short-circuit
current density, Jsc = 1.83mA/cm2, open-circuit voltage, Voc = 0.48V and efficiency = 0.28%)
have been observed. However, without annealing and beyond 90 mins of post-annealing time, the
film quality and crystallinity decreased as a consequence of photovoltaic properties degradation.

Results and Conclusion:

Our investigation finding is that 90 mins is the optimal post-annealing
treatment duration for the dip-SILAR prepared nano-flake-based mesoporous BiOI electrochemical
photovoltaic cell at 100°C post-annealing temperature.
A Roadmap for Automating Lineage Tracing to Aid Automatically Explaining Machine Learning Predictions for Clinical Decision Support
Authors: Luo Gang
Published: May 2021

Using machine learning predictive models for clinical decision support has great potential in improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs. However, most machine learning models are black boxes that do not explain their predictions, thereby forming a barrier to clinical adoption. To overcome this barrier, an automated method was recently developed to provide rule-style explanations of any machine learning model’s predictions on tabular data and to suggest customized interventions. Each explanation delineates the association between a feature value pattern and an outcome value. Although the association and intervention information is useful, the user of the automated explaining function often requires more detailed information to better understand the patient’s situation and to aid in decision making. More specifically, consider a feature value in the explanation that is computed by an aggregation function on the raw data, such as the number of emergency department visits related to asthma that the patient had in the prior 12 months. The user often wants to rapidly drill through to see certain parts of the related raw data that produce the feature value. This task is frequently difficult and time-consuming because the few pieces of related raw data are submerged by many pieces of raw data of the patient that are unrelated to the feature value. To address this issue, this paper outlines an automated lineage tracing approach, which adds automated drill-through capability to the automated explaining function, and provides a roadmap for future research.
Virtual Reality for Sedation During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Clinical Practice: Observational Study (Preprint)
Authors: Roxburgh Thomas , Li Anthony , Guenancia Charles , Pernollet Patrice , Bouleti Claire , Alos Benjamin , Gras Matthieu , Kerforne Thomas , Frasca Denis , Le Gal François , Christiaens Luc , Degand Bruno , Garcia Rodrigue
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND

Connected devices are dramatically changing many aspects in health care. One such device, the virtual reality (VR) headset, has recently been shown to improve analgesia in a small sample of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of VR in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation under conscious sedation.

METHODS

All patients who underwent an AF ablation with VR from March to May 2020 were included. Patients were compared to a consecutive cohort of patients who underwent AF ablation in the 3 months prior to the study. Primary efficacy was assessed by using a visual analog scale, summarizing the overall pain experienced during the ablation.

RESULTS

The AF cryoablation procedure with VR was performed for 48 patients (mean age 63.0, SD 10.9 years; n=16, 33.3% females). No patient refused to use the device, although 14.6% (n=7) terminated the VR session prematurely. Preparation of the VR headset took on average 78 (SD 13) seconds. Compared to the control group, the mean perceived pain, assessed with the visual analog scale, was lower in the VR group (3.5 [SD 1.5] vs 4.3 [SD 1.6]; P=.004), and comfort was higher in the VR group (7.5 [SD 1.6] vs 6.8 [SD 1.7]; P=.03). On the other hand, morphine consumption was not different between the groups. Lastly, complications, as well as procedure and fluoroscopy duration, were not different between the two groups.

CONCLUSIONS

We found that VR was associated with a reduction in the perception of pain in patients undergoing AF ablation under conscious sedation. Our findings demonstrate that VR can be easily incorporated into the standard ablation workflow.
Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Life Skills Program for Depression: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Williams Christopher , McClay Carrie-Anne , Martinez Rebeca , Morrison Jill , Haig Caroline , Jones Ray , Farrand Paul
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND

Depression is a common mental health problem with significant personal and social consequences. Studies have suggested that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for depression and anxiety when delivered one-to-one by an expert practitioner, but access to this talking therapy is often limited, and waiting lists can be long. However, a range of low-intensity interventions that can increase access to services are available including guided CBT self-help materials delivered via books, classes, and online packages.

OBJECTIVE

This project aimed to pilot a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of an online CBT-based life skills course with community-based individuals experiencing depression.

METHODS

Individuals with symptoms of depression were recruited directly from the community via newspaper advertisements. Participants were remotely randomized to receive either immediate access (IA) or delayed access (DA) to a research version of the Living Life to the Full online CBT-based life skills package (3rd edition) with telephone support provided by nonspecialist, charity-based workers while they used the online intervention. The primary end point was at 3 months postrandomization, at which point, the DA group were offered the intervention. Levels of depression, anxiety, social functioning, and satisfaction were assessed.

RESULTS

There were effective recruitment, randomization, and uptake, with 19 IA and 17 DA control participants entering the pilot study via newspaper advertisements and 13 of the 19 participants taking up the intervention. Overall, 72% (26/36) were not currently under the care of their general practitioner. The online package was acceptable to participants; the mean satisfaction score on the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire was 21 out of 32 (SD 8.89). At 3 months, data collection was achieved from 78% (28/36) of the participants. The efficacy and retention data were used for a power calculation indicating that 72 participants in total will be required for a future substantive RCT.

CONCLUSIONS

The research design successfully tested the recruitment, data collection, and intervention delivery. The pilot study has provided data for the required sample size for the full RCT.

CLINICALTRIAL

ISRCTN registry ISRCTN12890709; https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN12890709

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.1186/s13063-016-1336-y
Deteksi Gen Ketahanan Hawar Daun Bakteri Xa21 pada Padi (Oryza sativa L.) Hitam dan Merah Lokal Indonesia
Authors: Setiawan Andi , Sebastian Alfino , Purwestri Yekti Asih
Published: May 2021

Beras berpigmen mulai popular dikonsumsi oleh masyarakat sebagai bahan pangan fungsional. Tetapi, terdapat faktor pembatas produksi beras berpigmen yaitu penyakit hawar daun bakteri yang disebabkan oleh Xanthomonas oryzae pv. Oryzae (Xoo). Penggunaan varietas tahan yang memiliki gen ketahanan Xa dinilai efektif untuk menanggulangi masalah penurunan hasil padi. Gen Xa ini antara lain terdiri dari gen Xa21. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keberadaan gen ketahanan hawar daun bakteri Xa21 pada padi hitam kultivar Sembada Hitam, Cempo Ireng, Melik dan Hitam Toraja serta padi merah kultivar Aek sibondang, Merah Sumbawa, Segreng, dan Pari Eja di Indonesia. Metode penelitian meliputi isolasi genom padi, pengecekan hasil isolasi DNA dengan elektroforesis gel agarosa (0,8%), pengukuran konsentrasi dan kemurnian DNA, amplifikasi DNA primer pTA248, dan analisis data. Hasil penelitian ini mendeteksi keberadaan gen Xa21 pada semua kultivar padi hitam dan merah tersebut dengan dengan sifat tahan.
Religious tolerance in multifaith democracies: a comparative legal study of Indonesia and India
Authors: Pradhan David , Haris Haris
Published: May 2021

This exploratory research Article, based on secondary sources, undertakes a comparative legal study of the Constitutional and statutory provisions as well as recent jurisprudential developments in India and Indonesia for the promotion of religious tolerance in the two diverse, multifaith democracies with a history of social conflict and highly contested religious politics. By adopting the functional method for the comparative legal analysis of the two jurisdictions from Civil Law (Indonesia) and Common Law (India) traditions, the implemental convergence and functional equivalence of the penal laws for preventing communalism and promoting inclusivity and religious amity among the different religious communities in the two States has been elucidated. At the same time, the conceptual and doctrinal differences in jurisprudential understanding of the content, extent, and mechanism for preserving inter-faith amity in the two jurisdictions have been posited to be the result of the divergences in the post-colonial historical trajectories of the two States
Pengaruh E-Filing, Sanksi, Kesadaran, Dan Sosialisasi Terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Badan Pada KPP Pratama Gianyar
Authors: Mertayasa I Wayan , Seri Ekayani Ni Nengah , Jayanti L.G.P Sri Eka
Published: May 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk memperoleh bukti empiris mengenai pengaruh E-Filling, Sanksi Perpajakan, Kesadaran Wajib Pajak, dan Sosialisasi Perpajakan terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Badan pada KPP Pratama Gianyar. seluruh Wajib Pajak Badan yang terdaftar pada Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Gianyar sebanyak 9.030 wajib pajak dengan jumlah sampel 99 orang berdasarkan hasil rumus slovin. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan probability sampling dengan teknik incidental sampling. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda melalui program SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa E-Filling berpengaruh positif terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Badan pada KPP Pratama Gianyar, Sanksi Perpajakan berpengaruh positif terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Badan pada KPP Pratama Gianyar, Kesadaran Wajib Pajak berpengaruh positif terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Badan pada KPP Pratama Gianyar, Sosialisasi Perpajakan berpengaruh positif terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Badan pada KPP Pratama Gianyar.
PROPAGANDA POLITIK TOKOH UTAMA DALAM NOVEL RASA MERDIKA KARYA SOEMANTRI
Authors: Agus Sulton
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini hendak melihat propaganda politik yang dilakukan tokoh Soedjanmo, Sastro, dan Soedarmo dalam novel Rasa Merdika karya Soemantri. Propaganda politik yang disampaikan tokoh tersebut seputar kapitalisme, kemiskinan, dan kebijakan pemerintah yang merugikan rakyat. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif, yakni mendeskripsikan fakta, keadaan, dan fenomena yang terkait dengan dunia realitas di mana peristiwa tersebut diciptakan diciptakan. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan, bahwa media karya sastra masa sebelum kemerdekaan sebagai alat yang efektif untuk memberikan penyadaran kepada pembaca supaya rakyat memahami tentang kondisi sosial, ekonomi, dan politik yang terjadi di Hindia Belanda.
Implikasi Yuridis Perkawinan Campuran Terhadap Pewarisan Tanah Bagi Anak
Authors: Utami Putu Devi Yustisia
Published: May 2021

WNI dan WNA yang melangsungkan perkawinan di Indonesia dapat menghadapi suatu permasalahan mengenai status personal anak yang dilahirkan dan sistem pewarisan hak atas tanah bagi anak, mengingat kedua orang tuanya tunduk pada yurisdiksi hukum yang berbeda. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implikasi yuridis perkawinan campuran terhadap kewarganegaraan anak beserta sistem pewarisan hak atas tanahnya. Jenis penelitian hukum normatif dipergunakan dalam penulisan karya ilmiah ini. Adapun kesimpulan yang ditarik pertama, implikasi yuridis perkawinan campuran terhadap kewarganegaraan anak adalah sang anak menjadi menjadi memiliki dwi kewarganegaraan terbatas, kedua, Hukum Agraria menentukan bahwa anak yang memiliki dwi kewarganegaraan hanya dapat mewarisi tanah yang berupa hak pakai (HP) dan tidak diperbolehkan mewarisi tanah hak milik (HM), hak guna usaha (HGU) maupun hak guna bangunan (HGB).
ANALISIS FAKTOR RISIKO TERHADAP KETERLAMBATAN PROYEK KONSTRUKSI THE HIMANA CONDOTEL
Authors: Ni Made Sintya Rani  , Ni Kadek Sri Ebtha Yuni
Published: May 2021

Salah satu masalah dalam kegiatan konstruksi adalah risiko keterlambatan proyek konstruksi. Proyek The Himana Condotel terjadi beberapa kendala yang mengakibatkan beberapa pelaksanaan pekerjaannya tidak sesuai dengan schedule. Dilakukan analysis faktor-faktor risiko terhadap keterlambatan untuk mengetahui faktor risiko dominan dan solusinya. Metode Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dan menggunakan kuesioner dan wawancara. Responden diambil berdasarkan kriteria yaitu responden memegang peranan penting pada proyek konstruksi The Himana Condotel. Dari data tersebut ditentukan frekuensi dan konsekuensi terjadinya risiko dengan menggunakan semantic differential scale pada kuesioner, diperoleh faktor risiko dominan berdasarkan table risk rating dengan level risiko tertinggi. Setelah diperoleh variable faktor risiko dominan dan uraian risikonya, maka dapat ditentukan tindakan mitigasi yang dapat disarankan. Dari hasil analisis diperoleh 5 variabel faktor risiko keterlambatan proyek The Himana Condotel yaitu dari aspek perencanaan, aspek Dokumen pekerjaan dan kontrak, aspek pelaksanaan, aspek sumber daya dan aspek lingkungan. Dari kelima aspek tersebut diuraikan menjadi 48 uraian risiko. Risiko dominan yang diperoleh berdasarkan presentase tingkat risiko diperoleh tingkat risiko tinggi dengan nilai 36%. Dari kelima aspek variable faktor risiko keterlambatan seluruhnya terdapat risiko tinggi dan uraian risiko yang memiliki tingkat risiko tinggi ada sebanyak 17 uraian risiko. Hal-hal yang disarankan untuk mitigasi risiko dominan yang dilakukan adalah dengan lebih banyak berkoordinasi antara pihak-pihak yang terkait, penyusunan penjadwalan dan perencanaan secara lebih terperinci, teknis pelaksanaan dilapangan khususnya dokumen pekerjaan baik BQ, kontrak, RKS lebih diperhatikan, meningkatkan ketepatan pelaksanaan pekerjaan sesuai dengan yang telah direncanakan.
UMA COMPREENSÃO ACERCA DAS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DIRECIONADAS ÀS PESSOAS QUE VIVEM COM O HIV/AIDS NO BRASIL: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Araújo Marielli Monte , Sousa Alexia Jade Machado , Cordeiro Eduardo Costa , Aragão Thalia Ariadne Peña , Ventura Cláudio Ângelo , Nogueira Francisco Jander de Sousa
Published: May 2021

The present work aims to understand the logic of the performance of existing public policies for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) in Brazil, considering the historical path of the problem raised. We also intend here to focus on a social perspective, considering the conditions of life and vulnerability to which these subjects are submitted and how the available public policies respond to the needs of this population. The methodology used was a systematic literature review that sought to answer how public policies for PLHIV work. Given the above, it is possible to understand that the crossings over HIV/AIDS are diverse and complex, showing that it is not only a matter of health, but social, political, economic and cultural. Therefore, interprofessionality, decentralization of care and a person-centered approach are essential practices for improving the quality of life of PLHIV and decreasing the rate of infection.
Acute kidney and liver injury could be the cause of death in patients with COVID-19
Authors: Aga Qutaiba Al Khames , Nassir Kawthar , Mawla Hesham Al , Abbas Hassan , Rasheed Jawad , Aga Luma Al Khames , Abdullah Ruba , Bataineh Yazan , Abusamra Yousef
Published: May 2021

We evaluated the increase in the risk of developing acute kidney and
hepatic injury. Moreover, we investigate the association between kidney
and liver biomarkers with poor prognosis and mortality rate. Methods:
This was a prospective cohort study of 397 adult patients with an
average age of 48.03 ± 14.09 were diagnosed with COVID-19 of whom, 46
(11.59%) died in hospital. The upper values of the kidney and liver
biomarkers were obtained from the recovered patients during the disease
period and are compared to the data for dead patients at admission
(Baseline) and one day before death. Results: At admission to the
hospital, the baseline S.Cr, BUN, and eGFR were not significantly varied
between recovered and dead patients. Furthermore, the baseline values
for AST, ALT, and ALP were not significantly differed between both
groups. Whereas, baseline value of total serum bilirubin was higher in
died compared to the recovered patients. For dead patients, the day
before death, 52.17% of the patients had progressed to stage III and
stage IV AKI. S.Cr and BUN were significantly higher, and eGFR was lower
compared to the recovered patients. All of the kidney and liver function
tests were abnormally increased from baseline to the day before death.
The AST, ALT, and total bilirubin one day before death were
significantly higher compared to their baseline value. Conclusions:
COVID-19 patients have a high risk for the development of AKI and liver
injury that can be progressed to a chronic stage and increase the
mortality rate.
Heat Flux Distribution Estimation for CSP Applications
Authors: Stokos Konstantinos G. , Votyakov Evgeny V. , Papanicolas Costas N.
Published: May 2021

In this paper the concept of a new method for the estimation of the heat
flux distribution and the total power in CSP applications is presented.
This method requires appropriate analysis of the temperature evolution
on a target, or directly on a receiver. A 3-D thermal conduction model
with boundary conditions to take into account the convection and
radiation losses has been developed. A parametric analysis was performed
and we checked how the physical parameters affect the applicability of
the method. Having proven numerically the potential of this method, it
was experimentally implemented in the central tower CSP plant of The
Cyprus Institute at PROTEAS facilities successfully. The experience
gained from the numerical and experimental application of this method is
discussed.
Comparative gait analysis of patients with different design of total knee arthroplasty
Authors: Prodanovic Nikola , Petrovic-Savic Suzana , Devedzic Goran , Matic Aleksandar , Radovanovic Dragce , Ristic Branko
Published: May 2021

Introduction/Objective. The essence of the treatment of degenerative knee joint diseases is pain relief, restoring motion range and stability of knee joints. Methods. In this study, 35 patients participated after having surgery of the knee joint. The patients had a posterior-stabilized (PS) endoprosthesis in one joint, and a posterior cruciate ligament retaining (CR) endoprosthesis in the other. Kinematic data was collected using a 3D optical system for tracking fluorescent markers in time. Based on these data, the following parameters were determined: degree of flexion, mediolateral (ML) translation, lateral gap, medial gap, and the angle of change between the transtibial and transfemoral axes. Results. The results show a more pronounced flexion degree with the PS prosthesis compared to the CR prosthesis. Also, the results show negligible values of the ML translation, lateral gap, and medial gap in both types of prostheses. Using the non-parameter Wilcoxon test, a substantial difference in the angle change between the transtibial and transfemoral axes was confirmed, that is, in the flexion angles on the CR and PS prostheses. Conclusion. This study shows that there is no great difference in the use of the PS or CR designs of endoprostheses. Better behavior and range of motion in the knee joint were established with the implantation of the PS endoprosthesis. This conclusion is confirmed by the substantial difference in the degree of flexion of the knee joint and in the position of the transversal axes of the tibia and femur.
A global register of competences for threatened species recovery practitioners: a comprehensive list of skills, knowledge and personal attributes required by practitioners working within threatened species recovery
Authors: Long Barney , Young Richard P.
Published: May 2021

Competence frameworks are widely used in many professional sectors, helping to develop capacity by defining and recognising the required skills, knowledge and personal attributes. Registers of competences have been developed within the conservation sector. A global register of competences for threatened species recovery practitioners is a register of competences in the form of a directory of the possible skills, knowledge and personal attributes required by practitioners working in threatened species recovery programmes around the world, in both in-situ and ex-situ contexts. This register has the potential to transform approaches to capacity development within threatened species recovery and help improve the effectiveness of this branch of conservation. Its structure largely follows that of A global register of competences for protected area practitioners (Appleton, 2016).
UPLOADS, FAXES, AND YOU
Authors: Goldwater Jonah
Published: May 2021

Could a person or mind be uploaded—transmitted to a computer or network—and thereby survive bodily death? I argue “mind uploading” is possible only if a mind is an abstract object rather than a concrete particular. Two implications are notable. One, if someone can be uploaded someone can be multiply-instantiated, such that there could be as many instances of a person as copies of a book. Second, mind uploading’s possibility is incompatible with the leading theories of personal identity, insofar as these assume the mind is a concrete particular. Moreover, because David Chalmers (2010; 2012; 2014) defends mind uploading without construing minds as abstract, I show Chalmers’ argument to be unsound.
On a class of meromorphic functions defined by using a fractional operator
Authors: Gavriș Eszter
Published: May 2021

We introduce a class of meromorphic functions using a certain fractional operator. Some inclusion relations and other properties of the class are investigated.
Towards a Resilient Model of Education: Factors that foster the use of e-Learning Among Primary School Teachers in Cameroon
Authors: Ndongfack Michael Nkwenti
Published: May 2021

The emergence of Coronavirus herein referred to as COVID-19 shut down schools globally for a while. The closure of schools negatively impacted educational systems that had not developed a resilient or alternative model of instructional delivery such as the Cameroon Ministry of Basic Education. Tentative measures were taken to ensure the continuous delivery of teaching while hoping to build a resilient model of education that can guarantee continuous learning in times of emergencies. With the desire to develop an e-learning platform, the following research question: What are the factors that will foster the use of e-Learning Among Primary School Teachers in Cameroon? To respond to the research question, survey research design methodology was employed targeting n = 378 primary school teachers. The collected data was analysed using Pearson r correlation to examine the direct relationship between two variables. The findings revealed a positive relationship between the variables: relative advantage; compatibility; trialability; observability and attitude towards behaviour intention to use the e-learning platform. The relationship between attitude and behaviour intention was the strongest. An indication that attitude is a strong predictor of behaviour intention. It was concluded that relative advantage, compatibility, trialability and observability were predictors of teachers’ attitude towards a behaviour intention to adopt the e-learning platform. On the other hand, the relationship between complexity and attitude was negative indicating that teachers perceive the e-learning platform as complex. It was recommended that teachers should be: thoroughly sensitised on the advantages of adopting the e-learning platform to innovate teaching and learning; and provided with the opportunity to experiment with the platform before it is finally rollout.
A Case in Relations between Great Powers and Small States—France’s Recognition of Finnish Independence, 1917–1918
Authors: Clerc Louis
Published: May 2021

What are the most important variables explaining the 4 January 1918 decision by the French Government to recognise Finland’s independence? This short contribution to the Special Issue aims at giving a broad overview of developments explaining this decision. It will first of all introduce general notions concerning France’s relation with “nationalities” during the First World War. It will more specifically describe the geopolitical environment of the winter 1917–1918, when France looked for ways to react to the crumbling of its Russian ally against Germany. It will also emphasise the way domestic developments and the long-term action of Finnish national networks helped in shaping up this decision. Finally, based on this example, it will consider various ways for small states to try and influence their international environment.
Community Driven Development: The Case of Fadama II Cooperatives in Alleviating Poverty in a Developing Country
Authors: Adeyemo Remi , Kehinde Ayodeji Damilola
Published: May 2021

This study investigated the effects of Fadama II cooperatives on poverty status of farming households in Oyo State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study assessed the level of participation in Fadama II cooperatives among the participants; determined the factors influencing the level of participation in Fadama II cooperatives; examined the poverty status of the participants in Fadama II cooperatives; and determined the effects of Fadama II cooperatives on the poverty status of the participants. The study was conducted in Oyo State, south-western Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select respondents for this study. A total number of 150 farmers were selected for the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, participation index, multinomial logit regression model, Foster, Greer and Thorbecke (FGT) index, and Probit regression model. The result showed that the respondents participated in the designated activities carried out within their respective Fadama II cooperatives, with the maximum participation in payment of counterpart fund (100%), followed by participatory rural appraisal process (86.7%). Participation index revealed that the majority (46.7%) of the respondents had their level of participation above the grand mean. Interestingly, gender, farming experience and income from Fadama II cooperative positively and significantly influenced both partial and full participation in Fadama II cooperatives. The poverty line is observed to be ₦44300 per month ($115.36 per month). The incidence, depth and severity of poverty are estimated to be 0.28, 0.067 and 0.013, respectively. Probit estimates revealed that Fadama II cooperatives had significant and positive effect on alleviating the poverty status of the participants. Following the findings of the study, government and non-governmental organizations are encouraged to ensure that more farmers participate in Fadama II cooperatives. In addition, the approach of Fadama II cooperatives should be adopted for intervention programmes in developing countries that depend on agriculture not only for feeding their population but also as a business venture.
Macierzyństwo w kontekście autyzmu. O stresogennych czynnikach na drodze życia matek dzieci z ASD
Authors: Kossewska Joanna
Published: May 2021

Zaburzenia ze spektrum autyzmu ujawniane przez dzieci stanowią dla ich matek poważne wyzwanie. Z tego powodu matki dzieci z ASD doświadczają stresu o zdecydowanie większym nasileniu aniżeli matki dzieci z innymi rodzajami niepełnosprawności lub zaburzeń w stanie zdrowia. Stopień natężenia stresu zależy jednak od różnych czynników, które można uporządkować w obrębie trzech obszarów dotyczących: indywidualnych cech matki, indywidualnych cech dziecka oraz kontekstu sytuacyjnego.

W artykule przedstawiona została analiza wybranych stresorów, które na podstawie przeglądu literatury można uznać za istotne w obrębie wspomnianych trzech grup czynników. Jednak ze względu na złożoność problematyki stresu, przestawionej listy potencjalnych stresorów nie można uznać za zamkniętą.