bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Peanut Shell, Bentonite Clay and its Composites in the Removal of Dye (Malachite Green) from Industrial Wastewater
Authors: Salihu A. , Audu E.D. , Nzerem P. , Gimba S.B. , Okafor I. , Oghenerume O.
Published: December 2021

Curtailing the effects of environmental pollution being a major problem encountered by third-world countries, this study was embarked on to reduce the effect of land and water pollution caused by improper disposal of dye used by industries by using readily available agricultural waste like peanut Shell, bentonite clay and its composite. Analysis that was used included Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Electron dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) Some physical parameters were considered too: Absorbent load, Contact time, pH and Concentration. The results from the SEM, EDX and FTIR showed the adsorptive capacities of the absorbents, it’s functional and the compounds contained. The result of the physical parameters for adsorbent load; Peanut shell the percentage removal increase from 26.93%-28.0% .For bentonite clay increase from 7.05%-8.24%. The combination of both peanut shell and bentonite increased from 93.22%-95.40%. For the contact time the dye removal percentage increase from 99.13%-99.37% which later decreased to 98.16%.Bentonite clay decreased from 71.09%-69.53% and later increased to 70.13%. The combination decreased from 52.33%-51.29% and increased to 52.60%bbut decreased at the last lap to 50.83% At 60-80minutes optimal time was achieved due to saturation of active sites for high removal of dye efficiency. pH was observed too which varied. Peanut shell shows that the percentage removal increased from 61.89%-62.37% then decreased to 60.87%.Bentonite clay decreased from completely from 99.72%-97.58%. The combination decreased from 32.14%-31.94% then increased to 33.54%.We can say that for the peanut shell and the combination of both peanut shell and bentonite clay pH was increased slightly at the acidic side.
Penerapan Metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) dalam Penentuan Santri dengan Hafalan Terbaik
Authors: Mulyadi Dedy , Windasari Diana Nur
Published: December 2021

Currently, the selection of students with the best memorization is carried out based on estimates or assumptions that students who are selected with the best memorization have met the predetermined criteria. The objectives of this research are: to get the priority of students' assessment based on the best memorization, to get an effective process in selecting students with the best memorization, to develop applications which are then measured for accuracy. The results of the level of accuracy from this research are: the level of accuracy according to users before application development is very inaccurate, the level of accuracy according to users after application development is very accurate, the level of accuracy according to experts or system experts before application development is very inaccurate accurate, the level of accuracy according to system experts after application development is very accurate. Meanwhile, the comparison test results obtained: there is a significant difference in the accuracy of the system of applying the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method to determine the students with the best memorization, according to users between before and after system development, and there is no difference in the accuracy of the system of applying the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method to determine the students with the best memorization, according to experts or system experts between before and after system development.
Natural Product Chemistry Research in Iraq
Authors: Al-Jeboory Ali AWAD , Farid Yahya  yahya
Published: December 2021

Abstract  Today's west an east scientists developed synthetic drugs but because of problems of the side effects and high cost in addition to resistant developed which not happened in using natural drugs this push the scientist in all over the world to look for new drugs from natural compounds. In Iraq. Since 1980 up today we started a plan led by scientist in Chemistry ,Pharmacology, Physician ,Biology in all universities & medical research centers and we started to develop anew methods for extraction ,isolation,identication of active constituent and trying the active constituent biologicaly and Pharmacologicaly in invitro and invivo on experimental animals . We started screening of more than thousand plants which indigenous in Iraq and take the knowledge from folkloric physician and old information about these from ancient books and references we found around two hundred promising plants we developed methods of extraction , isolation using chromatography and trying to evaluate their efficacy .We managed to prepare drugs to treat warts from ficus caria vitexin from cratagus azorolus, prosoptatin anew antihyperlipidemic drug from prosopis farcta etc. A new method of isolation and identification by new phytochemical methods and new experimental tool for each active constituent are as example how to separate alkaloids, cardiac glycosides inotropic agents , polyphenoles etc. In addition to bacteriological ,toxi-pathological methods then pass to prepare anew natural drugs prepared with highly sophisticated methods and with highly efficiency which may be better than synthetic drugs and more safe .
Aparatur Sipil Negara dalam Perspektif Hukum Pemilu: Studi Antara Netralitas dan Hak Pilih
Authors: Jamaluddin Jamaluddin
Published: December 2021

Konsep negara administrasi modern adalah bahwa pemerintah dan semua stafnya adalah pelayan masyarakat dari masyarakat, menyediakan berbagai jenis layanan untuk semua warga negara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti Pandangan Konsep Netralitas Dalam Birokrasi dan untuk Menganalisis Netralitas Aparatur Sipil Negara (ASN)  dalam Perspektif Hukum Pemilu Dikaitkan dengan Hak Pilih. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah yuridis normatif yang didasarkan pada bahan hukum sekunder. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan statute approach dan conceptual approach. Teknik penelusuran bahan hukum menggunakan teknik studi dokumen (library research), serta analisis kajian menggunakan analisis kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sikap netralitas ASN bagaimanapun menjadi sangat penting terutama dikaitkan dengan dalih-dalih hukum yang menegasikan hak pilih dan hak dipilih bagi ASN. Oleh karena itu, seseorang menggunakan hak pilih atau tidak menggunakan tidak menimbulkan konsekuensi hukum. Akan tetapi, secara sosiologis dan politis sebenarnya kehilangan kontribusi dalam kaitannya dengan penentuan kebijakan dan keputusan penting lainnya untuk pencapaian tujuan negara.
The effect of eggshell as a reinforcement on the mechanical and Corrosion properties of Mg-Zn-Mn matrix composite
Authors: A. Fattah Hasan , Gouda Mohammed , Salman Salah , Elsayed Ayman
Published: December 2021

Magnesium is a promising lightweight metal required in many industries such as automobile, aerospace, electronics, etc. It is also a biodegradable material, which eliminates the secondary removal procedure of the implant. Furthermore, its mechanical properties are similar to the mechanical properties of human bone.  In this research, eggshells were used as an environmentally friendly composite reinforcement material in the Mg-2.5Zn-1Mn matrix. Composites were prepared using the powder metallurgy route.  The effect of eggshells on the morphology, mechanical, and corrosion behaviour of Mg-2.5Zn-1Mn alloy was investigated. The results revealed an enhancement in grain refining ability and mechanical properties of Mg-2.5Zn-1Mn with eggshell additives. The corrosion behaviour improved at a higher percentage of eggshells (10%).
FORMING PROCESS SIMULATION OF BIMETALLIC BILLET BY EXTRUSION FOR REW METHOD
Authors: Schrek Alexander , Brusilová Alena , Sejč Pavol , Vanko Branislav
Published: December 2021

The bimetallic joining elements were designed for lap joints of thin metallic (Fe-Fe, Fe-Al) as well as metallic – nonmetallic (Fe-PMMA, Al-PMMA) sheets by Resistance Element Welding (REW). The Cu tubes with an outer diameter of 4 mm, wall thickness of 0.5 mm, and a length of 11 mm filled with a solder Sn60Pb40 were used for the bimetallic joining elements producing. The required shape of joining elements is obtained by cold forming. Simulation by ANSYS software was chosen for the optimization of the forming process and geometry of functional parts of the forming tool allowing to use only one extrusion forming operation. The simulation results are stresses, strains, and modification of cross-section geometry of elements for the three proposed forming modes. The geometry of functional parts of the forming tool was compared with the results of cross-section macroanalysis of joining elements.
Self-Directed Professional Development: EFL Teachers' Understanding
Authors: Prasad Bhatt Surendra
Published: December 2021

Self-directed professional development is the process to develop professionally with the help of self-motivation, self-initiation, and strong willpower. Teacher development through self-direction is the concern these days in Nepal. The study explores the experiences of secondary-level English language teachers in the practice of self-directed professional development strategies within the theoretical framework of adult learning theory, more specifically, a key component of self-directed learning. Based on the telephone interviews with five English teachers teaching English at the secondary level of Dadeldhura district, the practice of the experience of practicing self-directed learning strategies was explored. The study reveals that the teacher teaching in secondary level challenges like large class, less or no effective teacher training, improper use of CAS, and lack of teaching material in the teaching profession. To tackle these challenges, they adopt different strategies themselves. Mainly this study showed that strategies like reading printed materials, use of internet and ICT tools, action research, reflection, and collaboration among teachers are some common among them. These strategies are very often and easy for their professional development. These strategies are adopted for solving mainly everyday problems. Despite being in remote areas of Nepal secondary level English teachers are self-motivated to adopt different strategies for their professional development.
Theoretical development of a stiffness decomposition method for calculating the displacement of complex bending structures
Authors:   School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, PR China, Zheng Yuguo , Xiao Xiangshou ,   School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, PR China, Chen Minghang ,   School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, PR China, Wang Yu ,   School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, PR China, Song Yingliang ,   School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, PR China
Published: December 2021

It is very difficult to provide analytical displacement solutions for complex bending structures, such as beams with variable cross-sections, in structural analysis. The common methods used for such analysis—the direct integration method and the conventional graph multiplication method—have disadvantages of inefficiency and large computational costs. Therefore, a new approach called the stiffness decomposition method was proposed to overcome these shortcomings. The fundamental principle of this new approach was derived based on the unit load method. The general calculation equation of displacement was derived and provided for general n-segment complex bending structures, and an operational procedure for this method was constructed to facilitate its application. Then, the method was applied to two case studies involving classic complex bending structures. The results showed the correctness and effectiveness of the proposed method. The stiffness decomposition method was simpler and more efficient than the other two methods: the number of computations required by the stiffness decomposition method accounted for only 47.4% to 84.0% of the number of computations required by the other methods in the two case studies. The clear mathematical and mechanical derivation of the proposed method makes it easy to understand. Furthermore, the simplicity and practicality of this method make it extensively applicable.
AKTIVITAS FISIK DAN TINGKAT DEPRESI LANSIA DI MASA PANDEMI
Authors: Sari Yunita
Published: December 2021

COVID-19 has caused a pandemic in almost all parts of the world, including Indonesia. This has led to lockdown conditions in various countries. The Indonesian government is trying to break the chain of transmission of Covid-19, one of which is the Large-Scale Social Restriction (PSBB) which limits social and physical activities. One of the people affected by this policy is the elderly. Various studies have stated that physical activity will affect cognitive function and the level of depression in the elderly. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between physical activity and the level of depression in the elderly during a pandemic. This research is a descriptive corelative study with a cross sectional approach. Data were collected using A Physical Activity for the Elderly questionnaire to measure the physical activity in the elderly, and Geriatric Depression Scale to measure the level of depression. Bivariate statistical test using chi square. The results showed that there was no relationship between the level of physical activity and depression in the elderly during the pandemic (p value > 0.05).
INOVASI METODE PEMBELAJARAN MONTASE SEBAGAI UPAYA PENGUATAN KAPASITAS KADER KESEHATAN DALAM PENGENDALIAN DAN PENCEGAHAN PENULARAN TBC
Authors: Widyarani Linda , Kustanti Cecilya
Published: December 2021

Tuberculosis is an airborne disease caused by the bacterium mycobacterium tuberculosis, transmission occurs when a person inhales droplet nuclei containing mycobacterium tuberculosis, is spread from person to person through the air. The health cadres play an essential role for tuberculosis control and prevention. Therefore tuberculosis knowledge and skills among health cadres needs to be strengthened. Knowledge is a very important factor in shaping a person's actions, behaviors based on knowledge will last longer than those without it. This study aims to analyze and to prove the influence of education with montage learning methods in strengthening the role of health cadre in TB control and prevention. Used an pre experimental design and one group pre test and post test design with sampel of 20 people. Data collected using a questionnaires. Analysis used paired t-test with a significance level of 5% (α = 0,05). The result of the study provides that knowledge and skills of health cadres about TB control and prevention before intervention shows the lowest score of 58,75±14,59 and after intervention of 74,25±10,30. The results of the research used paired t-test showed that the cadres knowledge and skills about TB control and prevention rise after the montage learning methods, while the value of p value was 0,003 < 0,05.
Awareness of parents of hearing-impaired children about the importance of speech-language therapeutic interventions
Authors: Sheikh Nazia , Saeed Bareera , Rehman Atia Ur , Khan Sikander Ghayas , Tufail Maddhia
Published: December 2021

Background: The importance of parental involvement of hearing-impaired children in their child's speech therapy cannot be denied.  The current study aimed to determine parental awareness and involvement in the Speech-language therapeutic interventions of hearing-impaired children.

Subjects and methods: This was a cross-sectional study design, and a purposive sampling technique was used. Data were collected from 45 parents (male=32, female=13) of hearing-impaired children whose children received speech therapy from special education centers and schools of Gujranwala. The duration of the study was nine months, from June 2019 to February 2020. A related questionnaire was developed with the literature, and expert opinions (Cronbach's α=0.894) were used to assess parental awareness and involvement in speech therapeutic interventions. Data entered and analyzed by SPSS version 23. Descriptive statistics were used to describe demographic variables (age, gender) of the participants. Frequency and percentage were used to access the awareness and involvement of the parents of hearing-impaired children.

Results: Parental awareness survey showed that a total of 15 (33.3%) parents, both mother, and father, strongly agreed, and 24 (53.3%) agreed that speech therapy would be beneficial for their child. And results related to parents' involvement showed that 21 (46.7%) parents, both mother, and father, agreed, and 15 (33.3%) strongly agreed on their child's active involvement in speech therapy plans.

Conclusions: The study concluded that most parents understand the importance of parental awareness and involvement in the therapeutic intervention of hearing-impaired children.
Види вправ на заняттях з української мови (за професійним спрямуванням) для студентів психологічних спеціальностей
Authors: Козіцька Оксана , Поліщук Наталія
Published: December 2021

У статті розглянуто основні положення щодо вивчення курсу «Українська мова (за професійним спрямуванням)» у закладі вищої освіти, проаналізовано зміст навчального предмета «Українська мова (за професійним спрямуванням» і принципи його реалізації у процесі підготовки фахівців психологічних спеціальностей, з’ясовано професійні аспекти та результати навчання студентів-психологів. Виокремлено мету курсу, завдання та методи навчання, основні аспекти викладання ділової української мови у гуманітарних закладах вищої освіти, окреслено перспективи.

Проаналізовано види вправ на заняттях з української мови (за професійним спрямуванням), що формують професійну компетентність магістра психології, сприяють ефективному розвитку та активному застосуванню базових мовленнєвих умінь здобувачів освіти. Обґрунтовано методику вивчення нових термінів і понять у процесі засвоєння студентами фахової термінології, визначено основні аспекти у формуванні та вдосконаленні термінологічної компетентності під час вивчення дисципліни «Українська мова (за професійним спрямуванням)», проілюстровано методи успішного засвоєння та активного використання професійної лексики, зокрема ефективне поєднання різних вправ. Представлено основні типи завдань, які сприяють кращому засвоєнню фахової лексики. Здійснено аналіз сучасного стану викладання професійної лексики, редагування, коригування, перекладу наукових текстів та основ професійного ділового мовлення. Окреслено проблему використання словників, передусім галузевих, під час опрацювання фахових текстів, що супроводжується виконанням вправ на закріплення фахової термінолексики.
Peroxisomes in intracellular cholesterol transport: from basic physiology to brain pathology
Authors: Xiao Jian , Song Bao-Liang , Luo Jie
Published: December 2021

Peroxisomes are actively involved in the metabolism of various lipids including fatty acids, ether phospholipids, bile acids as well as the processing of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. Recent studies show that peroxisomes can regulate cholesterol homeostasis by mediating cholesterol transport from the lysosomes to the endoplasmic reticulum and towards primary cilium as well. Disruptions of peroxisome biogenesis or functions lead to peroxisomal disorders that usually involve neurological deficits. Peroxisomal dysfunction is also linked to several neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. In many peroxisomal disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, aberrant cholesterol accumulation is frequently encountered yet largely neglected. This review discusses the current understanding of the mechanisms by which peroxisomes facilitate cholesterol trafficking within the cell and the pathological conditions related to impaired cholesterol transport by peroxisomes, with the hope to inspire future development of the treatments for peroxisomal disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.
Rancang Bangun Teknologi Automatic Surface Treatmen Untuk Meningkatkan Ketahanan Jalan Rel Kereta Api
Authors: Wirawan Willy Artha , Cundoko Tumiran Anang , Wahjono Hari Boedi , Rozaq Fadli , , Sunardi
Published: December 2021

Batang rel berfungsi sebagai penahan berat beban dari rangkaian kereta api yang berjalan diatasnya. Berat yang besar pada rangkaian dapat mengakibatkan gesekan dan keausan yang berlebihan sehingga dibutuhkan permukaan rel yang keras dan tahan terhadap keausan. Tujuan pada penelitian ini adalah rancang bangun  prototype alat yang berfungsi sebagai upaya meningkatkan ketahanan pada permukaan jalan rel kereta api. Metode yang digunakan pada konsep penelitian ini dengan teori flame hardening yaitu dengan pemanasan rel kereta api menggunakan gas oxy-asetilen kemudian dilakukan quenching secara cepat untuk meningkatkan kekerasan pada permukaan rel kereta api. Pembuatan prototype dimulai dengan perancangan hardware yang meliputi alat Surface Treatment dan perancangan perangkat software program control automatic. Hasil prototype dilakukan uji fungsi keberhasilan alat yang dapat dioperasikan dengan baik menggunakan mode manual dengan kecepatan maksimal 0.1 m/s dan mode otomatis 0.08 m/s.
ANALISA BALANCING ROTOR TERHADAP RESIKO KERUSAKAN TURBOCHARGER LOKOMOTIF DIESEL
Authors: Damayanti Ajeng tyas
Published: December 2021

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk melihat tingkat efektifitas balancing rotor pada komponen turbocharger dan mengetahui pengaruh balancing rotor terhadap resiko kerusakan turbocharger. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer berupa hasil balancing awal dan akhir rotor turbocharger. Data tersebut digunakan untuk mengetahui tingkat efektifitas balancing yang telah dilakukan. Data wawancara dengan teknisi Balaiyasa Yogyakarta akan menunjukkan seberapa besarnya pengaruh balancing yang telah dilakukan terhadap keseimbangan rotor. Dari hasil pengolahan dan analisa data yang telah dilakukan, diketahui bahwa persentase rata-rata dari efektifitas balancing pada blower sebesar 91,5%, sedangkan persentase rata-rata dari efektifitas balancing pada turbin sebesar 94,5%. Jadi rata-rata efektifitas balancing baik pada blower maupun turbin adalah sebesar 93%. Toleransi unbalance yang diizinkan dalam proses balancing adalah 0,56 gram. Dari hasil wawancara dengan teknisi Balaiyasa Yogyakarta diketahui bahwa apabila unbalance melebihi 0,56 gram maka akan mengakibatkan beberapa beberapa hal diantaranya rusaknya bearing dalam jangka waktu lama karena menahan putaran rotor yang tidak seimbang serta terjadi putaran yang tidak stabil sehingga turbin dan casing bergesekan dan mengakibatkan resiko retak atau pecah.
Analisis Tingkat Kepuasan Calon Penumpang Kereta Api Terhadap Penerapan Protokol Kesehatan Di Stasiun Nganjuk Pada Masa Pandemi Covid – 19
Authors: Kurniawan Safrudin , Handoko Handoko , Wiarco Yuwono
Published: December 2021

Stasiun Nganjuk adalah stasiun kelas 1 (satu)  yang berada di Mangundikaran, kota Nganjuk, termasuk dalam Daerah Operasi 7 Madiun. Selama masa pandemi Covid – 19 di Stasiun Nganjuk diterapkan protokol kesehatan untuk mencegah atau mengurangi penularan virus corona mengikuti peraturan Menteri Perhubungan No. PM 18 Tahun 2020. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat kepuasan atas penerapan protokol kesehatan di Stasiun Nganjuk pada masa pandemic Covid – 19 serta atribut apa saja yang harus dipertahankan atau ditingkatkan. Penelitian ini menggunakan Costumer Satisfaction Index (CSI) dalam menghitung seberapa besar persepsi kepuasan calon penumpang terhadap penerapan protokol kesehatan, dan menggunakan metode IPA (Importance Performances Analysis) untuk mengenal atribut mana yang sangat penting dan butuh perbaikan bagi penumpang untuk upaya peningkatan penerapan protokol kesehatan di Stasiun Nganjuk. Dari hasil penelitian ini tingkat kepuasan calon penumpang terhadap penerapan protokol kesehatan adalah sebesar 84,97 % masuk dalam kategori Sangat Puas.
New records of avian nasal mites (Mesostigmata: Rhinonyssidae) to Southeastern Brazil
Authors: Takatsu Júlia C. , Bassini-Silva Ricardo , Spicer Greg , Hingst-Zaher Erika , Jacinavicius Fernando de C.
Published: December 2021

The avian nasal mites are a group of Mesostigmata, belonging to the family Rhinonyssidae, Trouessart, 1895, obligate endoparasites of the respiratory system of birds. In Brazil, seven of the eight genera of this family have been recorded. After examining the Acarological Collection of the Instituto Butantan, the species Rallinyssus gallinulae Fain, 1960 and Rhinoecius bisetosus Strandtmann, 1952 were identified from Gallinula galeata (Lichtenstein, 1818) (Gruiformes: Rallidae) and an unidentified owl, respectively. In this study, we are recording for the first time R. gallinulae from Brazil (Rio de Janeiro State), while R. bisetosus is recorded for the second time to this country (São Paulo State), however from a different specific locality.
Cannabis cultivation as a factor influencing scholastic performance
Authors: MEKLACH Yassin , MERZOUKI Abderrahmane
Published: December 2021

The secondary school performance of Ghomara’s students (coastal area of Chefchaouen province, Rif Mountain, Morocco) is deeply influenced by the cultivation of cannabis practiced by many Ghomarian families. To highlight this relationship, a field study was conducted with students, their parents, and other stakeholders through the adoption of a quantitative and qualitative sociological approach. It then appears that most of the students, especially boys, from cannabis families had annual averages assessment marks (AAM) less than 10/20. These marks do not allow them to continue their schooling. In addition, other factors are added to aggravate the already precarious situation, such as the need for manpower to carry out family farming activities, the social reluctance towards education, the inadequacy of education system to the labour market and the mistrust of the local population to the reforms of the national education system recently proposed by the government.
La formation pratique des enseignants du 21ème siècle au Maroc
Authors: BOUABDALLAH Ibrahim
Published: December 2021

Les cursus de formation des enseignants incluant des stages de terrain sont parmi les variables d’ajustement des systèmes éducatifs. Au Maroc, les stagiaires achèvent des activités pratiques qui relèvent de multiples dispositifs de formation. Cependant, les établissements de stage ont montré une faible contribution pour assurer le développement professionnel. Une méta-analyse de trente documents a été effectuée pour établir l’état actuel des formations pratiques des enseignants de demain. Les résultats montrent une insuffisance des stages en formation initiale pour acquérir le métier d’enseignant. Les activités en situation réelle mises en œuvre dans les centres de formation présentaient de multiples indices de réussite par rapport à celles adoptées pour le recrutement régional. Les établissements d’accueil font face à des contraintes structurales.
Correlation between NT-proBNP, hsCRP and OXSR1: Clinical relevance in evaluating the prognosis of polytrauma patients
Authors:   Bucharest Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Dumitru Costin ,   Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Ripszky Totan Alexandra ,   Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Stănescu-Spînu Iulia-Ioana ,   Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Miricescu Daniela ,   Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Greabu Maria ,   Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: December 2021

Introduction. Polytrauma patients are expected to have a higher risk of mortality than that obtained by the summation of expected mortality owing to their individual injuries. Subsequent life-threatening posttraumatic complications are associated with overproduction of proinflammatory mediators (e.g. cytokines, chemokines) and the critical imbalance of cell-regulated innate immunity. Material and methods. The present study is aimed to identify a possible relationship between NT-proBNP, hs-CRP and OXSR1 biochemical markers in polytrauma patients, both by bibliographic research and quantitative analysis and statistics of some parameters of interest in lot of 46 patients. Results and discussions. The correlation between hsCRP and the inflammatory response after trauma is well-known and well documented in literature, so the negative correlation between hsCRP and OXSR1 that resulted from our analysis is of great significance resulting in a potentially new biomarker to be further studied and used in determining the possible outcome of polytrauma patients. Conclusion. Although OXSR1 is a new in the field of polytrauma patients, because is negatively correlated with hsCRP and the clinical evolution of the patients we think that OXSR1 is a good biomarker to further in investigate and may be used in determining the clinical progress of the polytrauma patients.
Compassion vs. empathy. Necessary distinctions in approaching medical care
Authors:   1Faculty of Orthodox Theology, "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University, Iasi, Romania, Mihalache Adrian Sorin ,   Center for Research in Medicine and Spirituality, Providencia Hospital, Iasi, Romania,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Zagrean Leon ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: December 2021

The incidence of the fatigue caused by medical care brings to attention the emotional reactions to suffering and their possible effects on caregivers. In this study, we shall discuss empathy and compassion. Linguistic analyses and psychological evaluations fail to differentiate between empathy and compassion. We shall therefore make an inventory of the contribution of neuroscientific studies that we consider important. We shall present some research and clinical studies that support the discrimination between compassion and empathy, at the psycho-behavioral level, in terms of vagal and cerebral patterns and in terms of the effects that these emotional states have at the psycho-emotional level. Unlike the interventions aimed at empathic training, cultivating compassion among caregivers produces beneficial effects, decreasing fatigue and increasing resilience. We believe that the differences found between compassion and empathy support the replacement of the phrase “compassion fatigue”, widely used today, with “empathic distress”. We consider the prophylactic and therapeutic capitalization of compassion in health care, by developing training programs to cultivate compassion for specialized staff for patients, to avoid fatigue (empathic distress) and to improve the emotional, humanistic dimension of the doctor-patient relationship, both urgent and necessary.
Neuroprotective effects of physical exercise: Implications in health and disease
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Pintilie Sebastian Romeo , Condrat Alice D. ,   Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford, United Kingdom, Fodor Adriana ,   Clinical Center of Diabetes, Nutrition, and Metabolic Diseases, "Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy,Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Sitar-Tăut Adela-Viviana ,   Internal Medicine Department, 4th Medical Clinic "Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Damian Marc ,   Faculty of Medicine, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Login Cezar ,   Department of Physiology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Lotrean Lucia ,   Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Community Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Cornean Rodica E. ,   Department of Molecular Sciences, Discipline of Medical Genetics, Emergency Hospital for Children, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Florea Mira ,   Community Medicine Department, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Chiș Adina ,   Department of Molecular Sciences, Discipline of Cell and Molecular Biology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania,   Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, “Babeș-Bolyai“ University, Cluj Napoca, Romania, Vulturar Romana ,   Department of Molecular Sciences, Discipline of Cell and Molecular Biology, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania,   Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, “Babeș-Bolyai“ University, Cluj Napoca, Romania
Published: December 2021

Physical exercises have long been linked to numerous health improvements, ranging from cardiovascular to psychiatric. In this review, we take a closer look on its anatomical, physiological and chemical effects on the brain. Starting from the clinical to the cellular level, we will analyze the neurogenesis, anti-inflammatory effects on Brain-Blood Barrier and synaptic plasticity, outlining known molecular aspects that are influenced by physical activity, such as: gene expression, changes of growth factors and neurotransmitter levels and means of reverting molecular mechanisms of ageing. The brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is one of the central molecules that links the physical exercise to neurogenesis, neuroprotection, cognitive functions, dendritic growth, memory formation and many more. We indicate the correlation between physical activity and mental health in diseases like depression, Alzheimer’s dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Hatay iklim koşullarında süt sığırı yetiştiriciliğinde ısı stresinin alansal dağılımı ve uygulanacak tedbirler
Authors: Karaca Cengiz
Published: December 2021

Amaç: Bu çalışmada Hatay il merkezi ve ilçelerinde ısı stresi göstergesi olan Sıcaklık-Nem İndeksi (THI) değerlerinin dağılımının belirlenmesi ve haritalanması yanında, ısı stresi oluşan bölgeler için, bu durumun etkilerini azaltacak uygulamalar hakkında bilgilendirme yapılması amaçlanmıştır.Yöntem ve Bulgular: Meteorolojinin ölçüm noktalarından alına aylık sıcaklık ortalama ve nem değerleri kullanılarak Sıcaklık-Nem İndeksi (THI) değerleri hesaplanmıştır. Elde edilen THI değerlerinin Hatay ilindeki dağılımı, ArcMap programının enterpolasyon özelliği kullanılarak haritalanmıştır.Genel Yorum: Hatay ili ve ilçeler için uzun yıllar ortalama iklim değerlerine göre hesaplanan THI değerlerine bakıldığında, ilin Antakya, İskenderun, Samandağ, Arsuz, Kırıkhan ve Dörtyol ilçeleri ve çevresinde yaz aylarının tamamında ısı stresi sınır değerinin aşıldığı görülmüştür. Özellikle Temmuz ve Ağustos aylarında Yayladağ haricindeki bütün ilçelerde sınır değerin aşıldığı ve hatta tehlikeli sınırları aştığı belirlenmiştir. Yayladağ ilçesinde ise yaz aylarında ısı stresinin oluşmadığı görülmüştür. Bu nedenle Yayladağ dışındaki bütün ilçelerde yapılacak olan süt sığırcılığı yetiştiriciliğinde ısı stresini önleyici tedbirlerin (gölgeleme, nemlendirmeli serinletme, rasyon ayarlaması, soğuk ve kaliteli içme suyu temini, yemleme saatlerinin değişimi, ve ahırlardaki uygulamaların yeniden planlanması gibi) işletmelerde kullanılması ve planlama aşamasında projelere dahil edilmesinin gerekli olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.Çalışmanın Önemi ve Etkisi: Isı stresi, süt sığırlarında süt üretimini azaltan birincil faktör olarak kabul edilir ve sonuçta dünya çapında hayvancılık çiftçileri için ciddi ekonomik kayıplara neden olur. Isı stresi sadece süt üretimini azaltmakla kalmaz, aynı zamanda sütün çeşitli bileşenlerini değiştirerek sütün kalitesini de etkiler. Bu nedenle ısı stresi durumunun işletmelerde kontrol edilip önlemlerinin dikkatle uygulanması önemli bir konudur.
Konya kent merkezinde tüketicilerin margarin tüketimi üzerine etki eden faktörlerin analizi
Authors: Avcı Pelin , Gül Mevlüt
Published: December 2021

Amaç: Bu çalışmada, Konya ili merkez ilçelerinde (Selçuklu, Meram, Karatay) hanelerde margarin tüketiminde tüketici tercihlerini etkileyen faktörler belirlenmiştir.Yöntem ve Bulgular: Bu araştırmada, araştırma alanı olarak Konya ilinin merkez ilçeleri (Selçuklu, Meram, Karatay) seçilmiştir. Veriler yüz yüze anketlerle elde edilmiş ve toplam 384 kişiyle görüşülmüştür. Araştırma verileri Nisan 2019 dönemine aittir. İlk olarak hanelerin sosyo-ekonomik göstergeleri incelenmiştir. Tüketicilerde margarin tüketimini etkileyen faktörleri araştırmak için lojistik regresyon analizi yapılmıştır.Genel Yorum: Tüketicilerin margarin tüketim oranı %34.11’dir. Logistik regresyon analizi sonuçlarına göre, tüketicilerin doğum yeri, yüksek gelir grubu, hane büyüklüğü ve hane harcaması ile margarin tüketim eğilimi arasında pozitif ve istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir. Cinsiyet ve düşük gelir ile margarin tüketimi eğilimi arasında ters yönlü istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu saptanmıştır.Çalışmanın Önemi ve Etkisi: Margarin tüketimi ile ilgili çalışmalar sınırlıdır. Bu durum çalışmanın özgünlüğünü artırmaktadır. Margarin tüketimine etki eden faktörler lojistik regresyon ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma margarin tüketicileri kadar üretim yapan firmalar içinde önemlidir.
Maydanoz bakteriyel yaprak leke hastalığı (Pseudomonas syringae pv. apii) ile biyolojik mücadelede antagonist bakterilerin kullanım olanaklarının araştırılması
Authors: Varhan Resul , Bozkurt İmam Adem
Published: December 2021

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, maydanoz köklerinden izole edilen epifit bakterilerin in vitro ve in vivo koşullarda Maydanoz Bakteriyel Yaprak Leke Hastalığı etmeni Pseudomonas syringae pv apii (Psa)’ ye karşı biyolojik mücadele potansiyellerinin belirlenmesidir.Yöntem ve Bulgular: Sağlıklı maydanoz bitkilerinin kök bölgelerinden 48 adet aday antagonist bakteri izolatı izole edilmiştir. Bakteri izolatlarının tanısı MALDI-TOF ile yapılmıştır. İzole edilen ve tanısı yapılan 40 bakteri izolatının in vitro koşullarda hastalık etmenine karşı antagonistik etkilerinin yanı sıra siderofor, indol asetik asit (IAA), proteaz, amonyak üretimi ve fosfor çözme potansiyelleri gibi etki mekanizmaları belirlenmiştir. Antagonistik etkinin belirlendiği antibiyosis testinde en yüksek indeks değeri Pseudomonas thivervalensis PANT107 (5.08) izolatında belirlenmiş olup bunu Pseudomonas brassicacearum PANT83 (4.17) ve Bacillus simplex PANT91 (2.94) izolatı izlemiştir. İn vivo etkinlik denemelerinde bakteri izolatları farklı (tohum kaplama, tohum kaplama+yaprak püskürtme ve yaprak püskürtme uygulamaları) şekillerde uygulandıkları bitkilerde hastalık gelişimini % 16-58 oranında engellemiş olup, en etkili izolatın. Bacillus simplex PANT91 olduğu belirlenmiştir. Uygulamalar karşılaştırıldığında genel olarak tohum+yaprak uygulamalarının hastalık çıkışını engelleme açısından diğer uygulamalara göre daha etkili olduğu belirlenmiştir.Genel Yorum: Yapılan bu çalışmada elde edilen sonuçlar Maydanoz Bakteriyel Leke Hastalığı etmenine (Psa) karşı mücadelede antagonist bakteriler ile biyolojik mücadelenin etkili olabileceği tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmanın Önemi ve Etkisi: Hastalık etmenine karşı bilinen etkili bir kimyasal mücadelesi olmaması ve antibiyotik kullanımının birçok ülkede yasak olması sebebiyle alternatif biyolojik mücadele yöntemleri araştırılması kaçınılmazdır. Yapılacak çalışmalar sonucunda bu izolatların maydanoz bakteriyel leke hastalığına karşı etkili olabileceği ve biyolojik mücadele elemanı olarak kullanılabileceği düşünülmektedir.
Amygdalus orientalis (Mill) ve Amygdalus turcomanica (Lincz) badem türlerinin bazı pomolojik ve morfolojik özelliklerinin saptanması
Authors: Beyazit Safder , Çalışkan Oğuzhan
Published: December 2021

Amaç: Çalışmada, Gaziantep ilinden seçilen Amygdalus orientalis (Mill) türüne ait 13 ve Amygdalus turcomanica (Lincz) türüne ait 8 genotipin pomolojik ve morfolojik özellikleri belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır.Yöntem ve Bulgular: Araştırma kapsamında kabuklu meyve ağırlığı (g), kabuklu meyve boyutları (en, boy, yükseklik) (mm), kabuk kalınlığı (mm), iç badem ağırlığı (g), çift iç oranı (%), iç badem boyutları (en, boy, yükseklik) (mm) ve iç badem oranı (%) belirlenmiştir. Morfolojik özelliklerden gövde sayısı (adet), dikenlilik durumu (dikenli, az dikenli, değil), taç gelişimi (bodur, çok bodur), yaprak rengi, yaprak uzunluğu ve genişliği (mm) ve yaprak alanı (cm2) ölçülmüştür. Amygdalus orientalis (Mill) genotiplerinde kabuklu meyve ağırlığı 0.38 g ile 0.99 g arasında değişirken, Amygdalus turcomanica (Lincz) genotiplerinde 0.41 g ile 0.95 g arasında değişmiştir. Meyveler Amygdalus orientalis (Mill) genotiplerinde daha uzunken, Amygdalus turcomanica (Lincz) genotiplerinde daha geniş ve kalın olarak belirlenmiş ve bu türde kabuk kalınlığı da daha yüksek bulunmuştur. İç badem özellikleri kabuklu badem özelliklerine paralel gerçekleşmiştir. Amygdalus turcomanica (Lincz) genotiplerinde gövde sayısının fazla, sık taçlı, daha dikenli, yaprakların yeşil ve boyutlarının ise Amygdalus orientalis (Mill) genotiplerine kıyasla daha küçük olduğu belirlenmiştir. Her iki badem türünün gerek meyve gerekse morfolojik özelliklere ilişkin ölçüm sonuçları kontrol olarak kullanılan Texas badem çeşidinden çok düşük gerçekleşmiştir.Genel Yorum: Amygdalus orientalis (Mill) genotiplerinin taç yapısının daha iri, gövde sayısını az, yapraklarının gri renkte olduğu belirlenmiştir. İki badem türünde de taç iriliği, gövde sayısı ve yaprak renklerinin yanında meyve özelliklerinin de belirgin şekilde farklı olması nedeniyle tür tanımlanmasında kullanılabileceği belirlenmiştir. Badem türlerinin taç yapıları dikkate alındığında bodur anaç olarak değerlendirilebileceği, badem başta olmak üzere öteki sert çekirdekli meyve türleri ile ilgili uyuşma ve anaçlık performansının saptanması gerektiği sonucu ortaya çıkmıştır.Çalışmanın Önemi ve Etkisi: Yabani badem türleri olumsuz iklim ve toprak koşullarına dayanım ve Prunus türleri içi bodur anaç olarak kullanılabilme imkanı nedeniyle önemli genetik kaynaklardandır. Genetik kaynakların ıslah ve üretimde kullanılabilmesi için ise tüm özelliklerinin belirlenmesi gerekmektedir. Bu amaçla gerçekleştirilen araştırmada ülkemiz florasında doğal olarak yetişen iki badem türünün pomolojik ve morfolojik özelliklerinin saptanması ıslah ve yetiştiricilik çalışmalarında temel niteliğindedir.
Domateste bakteriyel benek hastalığının mücadelesinde vermikompost uygulamasının etkisi
Authors: Karnez Ebru , Güldoğan Özgür , Ercan Neriman , Korkmaz Kürşat , Aysan Yesim
Published: December 2021

Amaç: Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato’nun neden olduğu domates bakteriyel benek hastalığı fidelik, tarla ve sera koşullarında yetiştirilen bitkilerde önemli verim kayıplarına sebep olur. Bitki besleme ve hastalık ilişkisini içeren bu araştırmanın amacı, vermikompost gübrelemesinin domateste benek hastalığını baskılama düzeyini belirlemektir. Ayrıca vermikompost gübrelemesi yapılan ve yapılmayan enfekteli bitkilerin makro (N, P, K, Ca, Mg) ve mikro (Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn) element düzeylerindeki değişim saksı denemeleriyle araştırılmıştır.Yöntem ve Bulgular: Denemede, ticari amaçlı üretilen solucan gübresinin katı formu topraktan, sıvı formu ise yapraktan uygulanmıştır. Pozitif kontrol olarak vermikompost uygulaması yapılmamış patojen bakteri ile bulaştırılmış bitkiler kullanılmıştır. Vermikompost gübrelemesinin hastalığa ve besin elementi konsantrasyonlarına etkisi iki ayrı saksı denemesiyle araştırılmıştır. Vermikompost uygulamasıyla cam serada yapılan ilk denemede hastalık % 34-39 oranında, iklim odasında yapılan ikinci denemede hastalık % 12-42 oranında baskılanmıştır. Her iki denemede, topraktan ve yapraktan vermikompost beslemesiyle domateste bakteriyel benek hastalığının ortaya çıkışında istatistiki düzeyde (P ≤ 0.05) azalışlar elde edilmiştir. Enfekteli bitkilere hem topraktan hem de yapraktan vermikompost uygulaması yapıldığında bitkilerdeki toplam N konsantrasyonunda %80.95, Mg konsantrasyonunda %74.60, Cu konsantrasyonunda %46.40, P konsantrasyonunda %38.18 ve Mn konstrasyonunda %5.24 artış kaydedilmiştir. Topraktan vermikompost uygulaması Ca konsantrasyonunu %103.77, Fe konsantrasyonunu %45.35 oranında artırırken yapraktan yapılan vermikompost uygulaması Zn konsantrasyonunu %31.21, K konsantrasyonunu %8.42 oranında artırmıştır.Genel Yorum: Domateste vermikompost beslemesiyle bitkide makro ve mikro besin içeriğinde artış sağlanmış ve bunun sonucu olarak iyi beslenen bitkilerde bakteriyel benek hastalığı büyük oranda baskılanmıştır. araştırmaya göre, hasta bitkinin makro ve mikro besin elementlerini başarıyla alması için vermikompost hem topraktan hem de yapraktan kombinasyon halinde uygulanmalıdır.Çalışmanın Önemi ve Etkisi: Bildiğimiz kadarıyla bu çalışma, ülkemizde ve hatta dünyada vermikompost beslemesinin domateste bakteriyel benek hastalığını engelleme oranını ortaya koyan ilk araştırmadır. Ayrıca vermikompost uygulaması sonucu enfekteli bitkilerin topraktan kaldırdığı makro ve mikro besin düzeyini ortaya koyan ilk araştırma niteliğindedir.
cidade contemporânea, suas (múltiplas) representações e representatividades
Authors: Virgílio da Silva Marcos
Published: December 2021

O artigo parte da conceituação de ‘representação’ nos estudos culturais para explorar uma gama de imagens e discursos sobre a urbanização contemporânea, sintetizadas em certos adjetivos aplicados à palavra ‘cidade’ que se tornaram agendas com pautas próprias sobre o que as cidades deveriam almejar. Procura-se observar como essas se relacionam com os propósitos declarados da Agenda 2030 e seus Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável no que diz respeito às cidades, e como determinados segmentos da sociedade são privilegiados ou preteridos na aproximação ou distanciamento entre os objetivos dessas diferentes abordagens da cidade na atualidade.
The Modern Novella or nouvelle beyond the Short Story and the Novel
Authors: Cardona-López José
Published: December 2021

The modern novella or nouvelle is an object of artistic order of concentration and suggestion. In it, there is a tension between the objective and the subjective, circumstances that bring it closer to other literary forms different from the short story and the novel. Based on this idea, this article presents and discusses the closeness of the modern novella with drama and poem, literary and artistic expressions that also achieve their aesthetic effects through a short or medium length.
Book Review: James M. Binnall, Twenty Million Angry Men: The Case for Including Convicted Felons in Our Jury System
Authors: Ratcliff Kennedy
Published: December 2021

In his book, Twenty Million Angry Men: The Case for Including Convicted Felons in Our Jury System, James Binnall discusses whether or not there is sound empirical evidence that proves that ex-convicts should be barred from participating in jury duty. Currently, most states in the United States permanently forbid those with a felony conviction from serving as a juror while some states allow convicted felons to serve only after their entire sentence (including parole and probation) is completed; Maine is the only state that has no restrictions whatsoever.