bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reliability of trunk strength measurements with an isokinetic dynamometer in non-specific low back pain patients: A systematic review
Authors: Reyes-Ferrada Waleska , Chirosa-Rios Luis , Martinez-Garcia Darío , Rodríguez-Perea Ángela , Jerez-Mayorga Daniel
Published: February 2022

BACKGROUND: Imbalance or decreased trunk strength has been associated with non-specific low back pain (NSLBP). OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed (I) to evaluate the quality of evidence of studies evaluating the reliability of trunk strength assessment with an isokinetic dynamometer in NSLBP patients, (II) to examine the reliability of trunk strength assessment using an isokinetic dynamometer in NSLBP patients and (III) to determine the most reliable protocol for trunk strength assessment in NSLBP patients. METHOD: PRISMA guidelines were followed. Three databases were used: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science with the following keywords: Isokinetic, Dynamometer, Trunk strength testing, Muscle testing, Isokinetic measurement, CORE, Abdominal muscles, Abdominal wall, Torso, Trunk, Spine, Reliability and, Reproducibility. We included only test-retest studies, focused on the reliability of isometric and isokinetic strength assessed with an isokinetic dynamometer in NSLBP adults’ patients, published in English and from inception to March 30, 2021. The methodological quality was evaluated with the CAT scale and QAREL checklist. RESULTS: Five hundred and seventy-seven articles were retrieved, of which five are included in this review. Three articles provide good quality of evidence, the reliability of trunk strength assessment in NSLBP patients is excellent, and the most reliable protocol for isometric assessment is in a seated position (ICC = 0.94–0.98) and for isokinetic strength in standing position, at 60∘/s and 120∘/s (ICC = 0.98). CONCLUSION: There is good quality evidence regarding the trunk strength assessment’s reliability. Reliability is excellent in NSLBP patients; however, a familiarization process should be considered to obtain clinically reliable data. The most reliable protocol is in a seated position for isometric strength and a standing position for isokinetic strength.
Correlates of Conversion from Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia with Lewy Bodies: Data from the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center
Authors: Payne Sarah , Shofer Jane B. , Shutes-David Andrew , Li Ge , Jankowski Adrienne , Dean Pamela , Tsuang Debby
Published: February 2022

Background: Many patients with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) miss out on the best standards of care and psychosocial support due to diagnostic delays or inaccuracies following symptom onset. Objective: This study seeks to identify baseline characteristics in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) that correlate with eventual conversion to DLB or Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Methods: Baseline neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric data were analyzed in National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center participants who completed the Uniform Data Set between 2006 and 2020 and subsequently converted from MCI to DLB or AD (n = 1632). Results: Only 6% of participants with MCI converted to DLB. Among those who converted to DLB, multidomain amnestic MCI (aMCI) was the most common subtype at study entry. As part of logistic regression analyses, odds ratios (ORs) were estimated for conversion to DLB versus AD based on study-entry characteristics, adjusting for age, sex, education, and years to diagnosis. The strongest predictors of conversion to DLB (p≤0.0001) were nonamnestic MCI versus aMCI (OR 8.2, CI [5.0, 14]), multidomain MCI versus single-domain MCI (OR 2.7, CI [1.7. 4.2]), male sex (OR 4.2, CI [2.5, 7.1]), and presence of nighttime behaviors (OR 4.4 CI [2.8, 6.9]). Conclusion: A diagnosis of prodromal DLB should be considered in individuals with MCI who present with prominent executive/visuospatial deficits, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and less memory impairment. Early diagnosis of DLB may guide treatment planning, including the avoidance of antipsychotic medications in patients who develop psychotic symptoms, caregiver support, and initiation of early treatment(s) once medications become available.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Amino Acid Metabolite Signatures of Diabetic Cognitive Dysfunction Based on Targeted Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Zhao Ying , Yang Yang , Wang Dongxue , Wang Jie , Gao Weiying
Published: February 2022

Background: Diabetic cognitive dysfunction (DCD) is one of severe diabetic complications and might develop to irreversible dementia. Early diagnosis and detection of DCD is significant for prevention and treatment. Objective: The main objective of this study was to investigate the amino acid profiles of rat with DCD in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to distinguish the early specific biomarkers. Methods: In total, rats were assigned into control and model groups. Model was induced by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin. The Morris water maze (MWM) method was used to evaluate learning and memory in rats on the 13th week after the model established. CSF samples were collected via cisterna magna puncture at the 0th, 5th, 9th, and 13th week, and amino acids profiling of CSF samples were performed via ultra performance liquid chromatography multiple reaction monitoring mass spectrometry (UPLC-MRM-MS). The amino acid profile was processed through multivariate analysis to identify potential biomarkers, and the related metabolic pathways were analyzed by MetaboAnalyst 5.0. Results: Compared to the control group, the escape latency of the MWM was significantly prolonged in model group rats (p < 0.05). Different amino acid profiles were obtained between two groups. L-Alanine, L-Glutamine, L-Lysine, L-Serine, and L-Threonine were identified as potential biomarkers for DCD. These biomarkers are principally involved in glycine, serine, and threonine metabolism, aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis, alanine, aspartate, and glutamate metabolism, and glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism. Conclusion: There are amino acid biomarkers in the CSF of rat with DCD. The mechanism of DCD is related to those pathways, which provide help for the early diagnosis and treatment and mechanism research.
Invariant convergent and invariant ideal convergent sequence in intuitionistic fuzzy normed space
Authors: Khan Vakeel A. , Ali Khan Izhar , Esi Ayhan , Alam Masood
Published: February 2022

The main purpose of this paper is to introduce invariant convergence in intuitionistic fuzzy normed space. Following which we present some characteristics of this notion with respect to intuitionistic fuzzy norm. We also define strongly invariant convergence, ideal invariant convergence and invariant ideal convergence in intuitionistic fuzzy normed space. After that, we establish the relationship between these notions with respect to intuitionistic fuzzy norm. Lastly, we define ideal invariant Cauchy and invariant ideal Cauchy criteria for sequences in intuitionistic fuzzy normed space and relate it to their convergence notion.
5% of Zion: Evaluating the potential for probability-split trades in professional sports
Authors: Brown Dawson
Published: February 2022

In this paper, I propose and evaluate a novel extension of the analytics revolution in professional sports: probability-split trades. Under this plan, teams could trade probability shares in draft assets held. For example, a team like the New York Knicks could trade their first and second round picks for a 5% chance of winning the 1st overall pick. In the last two decades, the analytics revolution has transformed professional sports. General managers, coaches, and even players leverage the underlying math to gain any sort of competitive advantage, while major sports leagues view the analytics revolution with passive glee, as their potential viewer segments continue to expand. This paper is an extension of that revolution, outlining the details, feasibility, and potential benefits of a novel plan with the potential to increase exchange efficiency, boost revenue and sustain league growth in the NFL and NBA.
ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIORS OF SIDODADI MARKET TRADERS BASED ON TAFSĪR AL-JAMĪ' LI AḤKᾹM AL-QUR'ᾹN IMAM AL-QURṬUBĪ ABOUT CHARACTERISTICS OF MADYAN TRADERS
Authors: Nirwana Andri , Tamami Riza , Hidayat Syamsul , Akhyar Sayed
Published: February 2022

The behavior of the Madyan people mentioned in the Qur'an reflects inappropriate behavior in trading. Imam al-Qurṭubī in his tafsir, al-Jāmī' li Aḥkām al-Qur'ān, mentioned that three things they did were mentioning untrue prices, hiding product defects, and cheating in weighing and measuring. This paper aims to analyze these three behaviors of traders at the Sidodadi market, Kleco. Through the interview method, there are three points that are able to be concluded. First, as many as 66% of Kleco market traders always explain the aspects of goods defects. Second, there are 68% of them consistently provide the same price to buyers. Third, there are 88% of them do not cheat in scales and measures. In general, it can be understood that the majority of Kleco market traders do not have trading behavior like the Madyan people.
EMOTION CONTROL IN THE QUR’AN: STUDY OF TOSHIHIKO IZUTSU’S SEMANTIC APPROACH TO KAẒIM VERSES
Authors: Hardivizon Hardivizon , Mufidah Mufidah
Published: February 2022

One of the problems that always exists in every human being is negative emotions. This study aims to find out how to control emotions in the Qur’an through deepening the meaning of the word kaẓim with the sematic approach of Thosihiko Izutsu. This term is repeated 6 times which is covered in 6 surahs. Each verse contained in various surahs certainly has a different meaning, so it requires a deep understanding. The semantics of the Qur’an according to Izutsu is an attempt to reveal the world view (weltanschauung) through semantic analysis of the vocabulary or key terms of the Qur’an. The process carried out in this research is to examine the basic meaning, relational meaning, and historical meaning of the word kaẓim. The result of this research is that the word kaẓim based on the semantic analysis of Toshihiko Izutsu is a word that contains full meaning and closes it tightly. Signaling unfriendly feelings in one’s heart either because of anger, sadness, disappointment, shame, fear, and irritation, his mind is always demanding revenge, but he holds those feelings in his heart. Therefore, there are 4 ways to control emotions in kaẓim terms, namely, with prayer, dzikrullah, patient, and silence.
As Cores do Tabagismo: Relação entre Raça e Consumo de Tabaco no Brasil
Authors: Silva André Luiz Oliveira da , Mota Caroline de Lima , Pereira Renata Aparecida , Nogueira Simone Mitri , Moreira Josino Costa
Published: February 2022

Uma série de fatores sociais, ambientais, psicológicos e genéticos estão associados à dependência da nicotina e às doenças tabaco-relacionadas. A relação entre raça e tabagismo talvez seja um dos tópicos mais inexplorados e menos discutidos no âmbito do controle do tabaco no Brasil. Este trabalho realizou uma análise qualitativa retrospectiva, a fim de verificar os dados disponíveis na literatura sobre a relação entre raça/etnicidade e tabagismo no Brasil. Os resultados encontrados demonstraram que as pessoas de origem africana têm maior risco de se tornarem tabagistas e de desenvolverem doenças tabaco-relacionadas. Apesar desse risco, foi verificado que poucos estudos, a respeito dessa relação, foram publicados no Brasil e se, por um lado, os determinantes sociais podem influenciar tal associação, por outro, estudos apontam também uma possível influência de fatores genéticos no tabagismo. Mais estudos seriam necessários para entender a relação raça e tabagismo e para se pensar políticas mais efetivas contra o tabagismo. Os resultados também apontam que possivelmente, em virtude do racismo estrutural, a população com ancestralidade africana no Brasil se tornou “invisível” para pesquisadores e formuladores de políticas de controle do tabaco.
MUDDLED PANCYTOPENIA
Authors: Umakanthan K. , Riaz Juhi , Sundari Mohana
Published: February 2022

Pancytopenia, always remains a challenge for its detailed diagnostics evaluation, ranging from Megaloblastic Anemia to  Marrow aplasia and leukemias. Here, we report the case scenario of a 70 year old male who presented with pancytopenia and his elaborated diagnostics approach, concluding the diagnosis of myelofibrosis with positive W515L. This case illustrates the uniqueness of establishing the diagnosis of myelofibrosis.
NECROTISING INFUNDIBULOHYPOPHYSITIS: A RARE CAUSE OF CENTRAL DIABETES INSPIDUS
Authors: Kapur Atul , Sethi Arshia Kaur , Kapoor Aprajita , Mahajan Goldaa , Gupta Ajay
Published: February 2022

Diagnosis of central diabetes inspidus (CDI)requires a high index of clinical suspicion especially in patients with traumatic brain injury or following neurosurgery. We would like to report a rare case of necrotising infundibulohypophysitis(NIH)  in a young male with CDI and discuss the radiological findings and differential diagnosis.
Ectodermal dysplasia: A case report
Authors: Devi M Gayathri , Lakshmi K Bakya , V Revathy , Chandran Preethy
Published: February 2022

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a rare group of inherited disorders with defects in the development of one or more tissues derived from primary embryonic ectodermal derivatives. The inclusion of ED does not include all ectodermal derivatives and is manifested with a defect in skin, hair, teeth, and eccrine glands. Dry skin, frontal bossing, scanty eyebrows, and hair follicles are common features seen in these patients. The patient may suffer from high fever due to the absence of eccrine glands. Intraoral findings include a partial or complete absence of teeth with generalized spacing. It can be inherited or caused by a genetic mutation, and it can also happen without a family history. This case report presents a 12-year-old female child with hypohidrotic ED involving a multidisciplinary approach in ED that was beneficial both physiologically and psychologically is discussed in this case report.
Collective Defined Contribution Schemes as an Alternative to Pension PlansCollective Defined Contribution Schemes as an Alternative to Pension Plans
Authors: Gómez Hernández Denise , Demmler Michael
Published: February 2022

Traditional pension plans, such as defined contribution and defined benefit, face several risks: being the most known, the increase of the life expectancy. To reduce this risk, many hybrid pensions plans have been proposed, to mitigate this risk. The objective of this study is to explore the financial and actuarial sustainability of a hybrid pension plan known as collective defined contribution (CDC) by accumulating a pension fund with the methodology found in Aon (2020). The results of the simulations in this study show that the replacement rate defined in the design of a CDC pension plan is reached by all the members in the plan. Moreover, that through the same pension fund, deficits and gains are financed by it.
Key Factors of Competitiveness and Sustainability in Livestock Systems of The Andean-Amazonian Piedmont
Authors: Pardo Rozo Yelly Yamparli , Hernández Castorena Octavio , Andrade Adaime Milton Cesar
Published: February 2022

The objective was to identify factors of competitiveness and sustainability in livestock systems of The Andean-Amazonian Piedmont. In a sample of 60 farms in the area, a survey aimed at producers was implemented to identify internal and external factors for competitiveness and sustainability. Data envelopment analysis was used to measure technical efficiency and an econometric model to identify the determinants of competitiveness and sustainability. The key factors towards competitiveness were the profitability of the cattle and the forest extension within the farms. The key factors towards sustainability were the reduction of environmental impacts of deforestation to increase carbon storage and the enhancement of ecosystem services. The increase of profitability and the establishment of sustainable systems of livestock production are the rallying points to improve competitiveness and sustainability in livestock of the Amazonian foothills
The Estimate of Repitability of Performances at Birth and Weaning Age of Duroc Crossbred Sows
Authors: Djego Yohanes , Kihe Johny Nada , Kune Petrus
Published: February 2022

The aims of this study were to determine the average and standard deviation and to  estimate   repitability  coefficients of production  at birth  and  weaning characters of duroc crossbred sows. The study  was carried out in two breeding farms namely the Instalation of Pig Breeding, village of Tarus, Kupang Regency and the Manise Pig Farm, Village of Oetete, Kupang City, East  Nusa  Tenggara (NTT).   Materials used  duroc  crossbred  sows ( 15  heads ) which born and weaned piglets  during the study periode.  All  sows  was  mated artivicialy  with  boars of  duroc crossbred.   Variables were  liter size, weaning rate, birth weight and weaning  weight.  Analysis of  statistical description was  used to determine the  average  and  deviation standard  of  liter  size,  weaning  rate,  birth  and  weaning  weights. Effects  between paritas was analysed using  t-test  and the  interclass correlation was used to calculate  the  coefficient of  repitability.  Results  showed that duroc crossbred sows had the  average and  deviation standard for  the first and second liter size 9.87±1.80 head  and  10.67±2.58  head;  for the first and second  birth weight  1.30±0.26  kg and 1.47±0.47 kg, for the first and second weaning  weight  6.01±0.49 kg  and  6.47±0.61 kg  .and for the first and second weaning rate 8.20±1.78 head and  8.53±2.23 head; respectively.  The average of litter size, birth weight, weaning weight and weaning rate between the first and second  parity  was no difference (P > 0,05). The  coefficients of  repeatabitily for  characters  of  liter size, birth weight, weaning weight  and  weaning  rate   were  0.48; 0.30;  0.46 and 0,52; respectively.   In  conclution,  the  coefficients  of repeatabily  of litter  size,  birth weight  and weaning  weight from duroc  crossbred sows were  medium  and that  for weaning rate  was high value  and the performance of  characters between  the first  and  second parity were  relatively same.
Levels Protein and Fat of Yoghurt Made of Different Types and Number of Cultures
Authors: Purwantiningsih Theresia Ika , Bria Maria Adlofina B , Kia Kristoforus W
Published: February 2022

This research was carried out in June 2020 at the Chemistry Laboratory of the Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang for testing protein and fat levels. This study aims are to determine the protein and fat content of yoghurt made from various types of milk, the protein and fat content of yoghurt made from different amount cultures, and to determine the interaction between the type of milk and the number of yoghurt cultures. Research material in the form of fresh milk, UHT milk, yoghurt cultures. The design used in this study was a completely randomized design (CRD) with a factorial pattern using 2 treatment factors, namely factor A in the form of type of milk, which consisted of: A1 = fresh milk, A2 = UHT milk (Ultra High Temperature) and factor B in the form of culture. yoghurt consisting of: B1 = Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, B2 = Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, and Streptococcus thermophilus, B3 = Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus adhophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, and Bifidobacterium animals. From the two factors above, there were 6 treatment combinations consisting of: A1B1, A1B2, A1B3, A2B1, A2B2, A2B3, each combination consisting of 3 replications so that there were 18 experimental sample units. The results showed that the type of milk and the number of bacterial cultures affected the fat content and protein content of yoghurt and there was an interaction between the type of milk and the number of different cultures on the percentage of fat and protein content of yoghurt produced. types of milk with different culture brands had a significant effect (P<0.05) on the percentage of yoghurt fat content. The results of the follow-up test with Duncan's test showed that the combination of treatment between the type of UHT milk and the culture Lactobacillus bulgaricus had a significant effect (P<0.05) on the percentage of yoghurt protein content in all treatments. It can be concluded that fresh milk has higher protein and fat content than UHT milk. The number of cultures 2 (Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus) produced yoghurt with the highest fat content and protein content.
Нова знахідка Opuntia humifusa (Cactaceae ) в околицях Києва
Authors: ДІДЕНКО ВІТАЛІЯ ІВАНІВНА , КОЛОМІЙЧУК ВІТАЛІЙ ПЕТРОВИЧ , КОСТІКОВ ІГОР ЮРІЙОВИЧ , ПОСТОЄНКО ВОЛОДИМИР ОЛЕКСІЙОВИЧ
Published: February 2022

Наводяться дані щодо нової знахідки інвазійного виду Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. (Cactaceae A.L. Juss.) з материкової частини території України (околиці села Ходосівка Обухівського району Київської області). Описано нововиявлене місцезнаходження, охарактеризовано малочисельну популяцію виду. Наводиться кількість виявлених локацій у межах популяції – 5, а також кількість знайдених екземплярів – 11. Охарактеризовано вікові спектри особин популяції O. humifusa. Переважаючими віковими станами є генеративні – 45,5 %, що вказує на успішну акліматизацію та натуралізацію виду в умовах лісостепової зони України. Зроблено геоботанічні описи та вказано синтаксономічні особливості місцезростань O. humifusa. Особини цього виду властиві стрімким рухливим глинистим схилам в урочищі «Планерна гора», де вони віднесені до угруповань класів Festuco-Brometea Br.-Bl. et Tx. in Br.-Bl. 1949 та Artemisietea vulgaris Lohmeyer, Preising et R.Tüxen ex von Rochow 1951. Рослинність рудералізованих степових місцезростань O. humifusa є флористично збідненою з розрідженим травостоєм. Популяції притаманні рухливим схилам (кут нахилу до 35–40°), на яких відбуваються ерозійні процеси. Загальне проективне покриття угруповань коливається у діапазоні 50–90 %, зменшуючись на стрімких схилах і зростаючи на пологих. Висловлюється припущення про ймовірне джерело заносу діаспор O. humifusa в околиці міста Києва та шляхи її експансії з півдня на північ. Зазначається пріоритетність насіннєвого розмноження O. humifusa, зумовленого антропохорним переносом. Показано шляхи акліматизації цього виду у різні регіони материкової України, натуралізацію у природні степові фітоценози степової зони та поширення у природні рослинні угруповання лісостепової зони. З огляду на сучасні кліматичні зміни та тенденцію розповсюдження O. humifusa, цей інвазійний вид потребує подальшого моніторингу поширення на території України з розробкою відповідних попереджувальних заходів.
Manual de procedimientos del área de cuentas por pagar de la empresa Servicial S.A
Authors: Cortés Acero Ingrid Natalia , Vasco Jaiber Joaquín
Published: February 2022

El presente manual de procedimientos está diseñado para poder brindar la información necesaria a las diferentes personas que se encargan de las cuentas por pagar en la compañia Servicial S.A, tambien permite conocer el proceso de pago a proveedores, el cual incluye actividades inmersas que van desde la recepción de facturas de proveedores hasta el pago de las mismas. El manual esta diseñado teniendo en cuenta los principios de contabilidad bajo la norma internacional a nivel mundial (NIIF) y le permitirá establecer los lineamientos metodológicos para la recepción de los documentos necesarios para la generación de un pago o transferencias a proveedores, con la finalidad de establecer claramente el control y manejo de dichos documentos por la sección de cuentas por pagar. Además muestra las procedimientos necesarios que le permitirán a la sección de cuentas por pagar cumplir con su función responsablemente.
Problemática social asociada a la extracción de material de construcción en mina ubicada en Soacha, Cundinamarca
Authors: León Jeisson , Díaz Inderman , Vanegas Stephani , Buitrago Shirley
Published: February 2022

La minería en Soacha ha estado presente desde por muchos años en esta localidad, la problemática que se ha venido presentando se dirige a la comunidad, puesto que en algunos sectores mineros la población flotante que llega de otras zonas del país se acentúa en los límites de las concesiones mineras y en ocasiones nunca se trasladan del sitio. Este trabajo tiene como fin de hacer una investigación acerca del impacto que generan las actividades mineras en el municipio de Soacha (Cundinamarca) por parte de una mina ubicada en el sector de San Mateo, para conocer las diferentes problemáticas a las que se tiene que enfrentar la comunidad a diario con las labores mineras. Se reconoce que, la zona de estudio claramente presenta problemáticas de orden ambiental, social y económico, que perjudica a los habitantes de la zona; material particulado, control de taludes y acopios, y dificultades para la venta de sus hogares respectivamente a cada problemática.
Tożsamość nauk o zarządzaniu
Authors: Trocki Michał
Published: February 2022

Przybliżono pojęcie "tożsamość nauki". Przedstawiono wyniki badań tożsamości nauk o zarządzaniu podjętych przez Komitet Nauk Organizacji i Zarządzania PAN. Omówiono tożsamość rezultatową, funkcjonalną oraz instytucjonalną nauk o zarządzaniu.
Koncepcje konkurencyjności przedsiębiorstwa
Authors: Pierścionek Zdzisław
Published: February 2022

Przybliżono pojęcie "koncepcja konkurencyjności przedsiębiorstwa". Zwrócono uwagę na tradycyjne oraz nowe koncepcje. Przedstawiono łańcuch przyczynowo skutkowy tworzenia konkurencyjności przedsiębiorstwa.
Genetic parameters, yield adaptability and stability of common bean obtained through mixed models analyses
Authors: Chimenez-Franzon Rodrigo , Gonçalves-Vidigal Maria Celeste , Valentini Giseli , Domingos Moiana Leonel , Soto Rodrigo Ivan Contreras , Sousa Lorenna Lopes , Filho Pedro Soares Vidigal
Published: February 2022

The common bean provides a diet rich in vitamins, fiber, minerals and especially in proteins, which can provide food security for poor people in many countries. With the increase in demand for food production, cultivars with high grain yield potential that can be planted in different environments have been the focus of common bean breeding programs. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate genetic parameters, grain yield, adaptability and stability simultaneously of common bean lines that compose the Value for Cultivation and Use trials of the South region of Brazil. The experiments were conducted in 13 environments in the states of Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. The analysis of adaptability and stability were performed The common bean provides a diet rich in vitamins, fiber, minerals and especially in proteins, which can provide food security for poor people in many countries. With the increase in demand for food production, cultivars with high grain yield potential that can be planted in different environments have been the focus of common bean breeding programs. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate genetic parameters, grain yield, adaptability and stability simultaneously of common bean lines that compose the Value for Cultivation and Use trials of the South region of Brazil. The experiments were conducted in 13 environments in the states of Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. The analysis of adaptability and stability were performed using mixed linear models by the Residual Maximum Likelihood and the Best Linear Unbiased Predictor for predicting the genotypic values through Selegen statistical program. The selective accuracy of genotypes for their genotypic values was 87% and the broad-sense heritability for grain yield was 13%. The genotypes CHC 98-42, BRS Esteio, CNFP-10794, CHP 01-238, FT 08-75, IPR Campos Gerais, LP 09-40, CNFC 10762, C 4-7-8-1-2 and LEC 01-11 were superior based on the method of Harmonic Mean of Relative Performance of Genotypic Values. These genotypes presented a higher mean grain yield in comparison to the other evaluated genotypes, and could be recommended for cultivation in these regions. In addition, it was possible to obtain genetic gains of up to 9.5% for the CHC 98-42 line, showing its high genetic potential.
Safety evaluation of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells in naive rats:a chronic toxicitystudy
Authors: Supartono Basuki , Farida Siti , Suhandono Sony , Yusuf Ahmad Aulia
Published: February 2022

Human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) are widely used within tissue engineering therapy, thus, the evaluation of their safety is mandatory. The present study aims to assess the safety of human PBMC transplantations in naive rats in terms of chronic toxicity. Rats received intravenous injections of human PBMC with doses of 105, 106, or 107 cells (n = 5/group/sex) every month for three months without administration of any immunosuppressant drugs. We evaluated clinical, physical, laboratory, and pathology parameters. No morbidity, mortality, or significant differences occurred within all of the tested parameters between control and experimental groups until the finalization of the study. In conclusion, the current work indicates that human PBMC transplantation in naive rats did not induce chronic toxicity reaction.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 02 April’22 Page : 373-383
Effectiveness of Interaction with Children on Happiness among the Elderly: A Pilot Study
Authors: Dsouza Josmitha Maria , Veigas Jacintha , Dsouza Neevan DR , Bhat Shrinivasa Undaru
Published: February 2022

Objective: Happiness is a crucial component of human lives. It is thus logical to assume that considering satisfaction and joy will produce profitable outcomes. The study intended to examine the effectiveness of interaction with children on happiness among the elderly.
Methods: We chose 20 institutionalized elderly and assigned them randomly to experimental and control groups. We used the happiness rating scale to test the happiness levels among the elderly. We chose children for interaction based on their attitudes towards the elderly. Then the experimental group elderly interacted with the children twice a week for four weeks.
Results: The paired ‘t’ test calculated for the experimental (P value= < 0.001) and control group (P value= 0.472) implied that the interaction with children is useful to enhance elderly happiness.
Conclusion: We thus recommend that the educational curriculum include the children’s visit to the elderly homes. Also, establishing children’s homes and the elderly homes under one roof can benefit either group.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 02 April’22 Page : 318-322
Determination of ABO antibody titre and haemolysin test of group O whole blood used for exchanged transfusion in a teaching hospital
Authors: Mohd Noor Noor Haslina , Hasan Mohd Nazri , Iberahim Salfarina , Zulkafli Zefarina , Yusuf Shafini Mohd , Bahar Rosnah , Ramli Marini , Abdul Rahman Wan Suriana Wan , Saidin Nur Ilya Syazwani
Published: February 2022

Background: Group O blood donor is more readily available and is frequently used as a universal red cell donor and emergency O whole blood (EM O) for exchange transfusion in neonates. Sera from group O donors contains two separable haemolysin antibodies, anti-A and anti-B, and a cross-reacting antibody called anti-A, B (mostly IgG). The presence of haemolysins in the donors may lead to haemolysis in the recipients.
Objectives: This study aims to determine the prevalence of anti-A and anti B haemolysins and titer among group O donors that we screened for emergency group O (EM O) whole blood
Methodology: A cross sectional study was done to determine the prevalence of anti-A and anti B haemolysin and titer among group O blood donors screened for EM O whole blood for exchange transfusion in neonates at a teaching hospital from January to December 2018. Samples of 350 voluntary group O regular donors were selected for ABO antibodies titration and haemolysin test using the conventional tube technique at room temperature. Donors were screened for titer of 1:50 and 1:100 only. ABO antibody titer of ≥1:100 was considered as a high titer and not suitable for exchange transfusion. Titer of ≤1:50 were labeled as EM O whole blood and will be suitable for exchange transfusion.
Results: A total of 350 group O blood donors were screened for the anti A and anti B haemolysin and titer. The majority of blood group O donors were male (n=215, 61%) and were age from 18-30 years old (51%). Malay was the predominant group (83%). About 52.9% of the donors were low titer (≤1:50), and 47.1% were high titer (≥1:100). Low titer was seen predominantly among male donors (61.8%). The prevalence of haemolysins in group O donors was 5.4% (n=19). Anti A and anti B haemolysins were seen in 0.57% and 2.28% of the donors, respectively, while donors having both A and B haemolysins in their sera was 2.57%.
Conclusion: Prevalence of anti-A and anti-B haemolysins were low among group O blood donors. However, a significant percentage of group O donors have high titer of anti-A or anti-B. Therefore, despite the labour intensiveness of haemolysis titration technique and the frequent transfusion of group O blood for exchange transfusion, there is the need to routinely screen our donors for haemolysins in order to identify those posing the greatest risk to recipients.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 02 April’22 Page : 368-372
Can Hemogram Parameters Predict a Positive PCR Result in COVID-19?
Authors: Sarmis Abdurrahman , Agirbasli Mehmet , Kocoglu Esra , Guclu Hasan , Ozekinci Tuncer , Habip Zafer
Published: February 2022

Objective: Quick diagnosis of COVID-19 has been an important factor to manage the ongoing pandemic at hospitals and other health facilities. We aimed to investigate the effects of PCR test on hemogram parameters in COVID-19 patients.
Materials and Methods: We collected hemogram data of 120 nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal combo swab PCR positive and 119 PCR negative patients admitted to our hospital’s COVID-19 clinics with COVID-19 symptoms between 1 April 2020 and 24 June2020.
Results: Age, MPV and NLR were found to be higher; hemoglobin, neutrophil, lymphocytes, basophil, platelet, PCT, WBC levels were lower in PCR positive cases. The highest sensitivity, 75 % is found on WBC count with cut off 7.15.
Conclusion:Lower leukocyte count than 7.15, lower neutrophil count than 4.91, greater NLR than 2.95, lower platelet than 221.5 may give an idea about the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 02 April’22 Page : 391-397
Orthodontic Loop-guided Piezocision (OLP): An innovative precision aid in accelerated tooth movement.
Authors: Mohanty Pritam , Pathi Jugajyoti , Ranjan Rajeev , Manohar Balaji , Chatterjee Suravi , Dash Samarendra , Verma Swati , Khursheed Alam Mohammad
Published: February 2022

The Accelerated osteogenic Orthodontics (AOO) is an emerging contemporary approach for rapid movement of teeth. The acceptable length of orthodontic treatment is contested, however the need for speeding appears to be universally agreed upon. Various surgical adjuncts have been developed to expedite orthodontic tooth movement and to retain optimal occlusal results while shortening treatment timeframes. Despite this, a variety of crucial treatment decisions and approaches may have a greater impact. The purpose of present case study is to suggest a minimally invasive novel orthodontic Loop-guided Piezocision (OLP) approach for quick movement of teeth, without reflection of the flap, with higher precision and minimum postoperative problems. This technique may aid in preventing orthodontic relapse, broaden spectrum of malocclusion correction. This may also eliminates requirement of conventional ortho-surgical procedure, and completes treatment in relatively shorter active orthodontic treatment period.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 02 April’22 Page : 470-476
Letter to: Gastric Glomus Tumor: Report of a Case
Authors: Young Teck Seong , Lee Shi Yun , Ng Chiak Yot , Hayati Firdaus
Published: February 2022

Abstract not available
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 02 April’22 Page : 477-478
Generalized Cylinder with Geodesic and Line of Curvature Parameterizations
Authors: ALTHİBANY Nabil
Published: February 2022

Constructing a surface with geodesic or line of curvature parameterization is an important problem in many practical applications. The present paper aims to design a generalized cylinder that is parametrized along the geodesics and lines of curvature curves in Euclidean 3- space. The main results show that the generalized cylinder with geodesic or line of curvature parameterization is a rectifying cylinder or a right cylinder respectively.
EVALUATION OF PUSPA AGRO CENTRAL BUSINESS MARKET LOCATION IN EAST JAVA PROVINCE USING CENTER GRAVITY MODEL
Authors: Wicaksono Ahmad Faathir , Handayani Ratna
Published: February 2022

The Puspa Agro central business market was built to increase the food supply as well as shortened the supply chain to elevate the farmer income and in the large scale escalating the economic growth of East Java Province. Meanwhile, the central market operational activity did not work as expected as planned and the government initiates to upgrading the accessibility toward the Puspa Agro central market by constructing a new road connecting with the toll road directly the arterial road. The main purpose of this research is to evaluate the location of Puspa Agro central business market using the center gravity model. The research shows that the location of Puspa Agro central business market is not fulfilling the requirement based on the 3 (three) approach which are the location of people an d goods mobility, the location of agriculture production such as, fishery, fruit and vegetables and the number of the population of the nearest city. The three alternates location is proposed, at Waru and Candi districts in Sidoarjo City and near the Pasuruan City. The alternate location must be considered to rise the central business market income since the existing location was not fully capable to achieve the trading transaction.
Robotic-Management for Renal Cell Carcinoma with Venous System Involvement at a Community Hospital: Case Series
Authors: Eames Richard S , Keating Kevin T , Rohloff Matthew A , Peifer David A , Holdren Charla , Pulford Christopher S , Maatman Thomas J
Published: February 2022

Background: Kidney cancer accounts for 2.6% of all visceral malignancies in the USA. Around 5–10% of patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have renal venous involvement. Open nephrectomy with tumour thrombectomy has classically been the gold standard for treatment of these masses. As opposed to open surgery, minimally invasive surgery is associated with less intraoperative blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and lower complication rates. In this study, the authors present a series of robotic radical nephrectomies in patients with renal venous invasion.

Materials and methods: Between November 2016 and March 2021, 10 patients with RCC with renal venous invasion underwent radical nephrectomies. In eight patients, renal venous invasion was evident based on CT. In four cases, tumour thrombus invaded the inferior vena cava. In three of these cases, the tumour thrombus was able to be milked back into the renal vein, allowing for ligation and transection in the standard fashion. In the remaining case, cavotomy and tumour thrombus extraction was required.

Results: All cases were performed completely robotically, without requiring open conversion. Median operative time was 136 minutes. Median estimated blood loss was 450 mL. Median length of hospitalisation was 2.5 days. Eight patients had no complications following the procedure.

Conclusion: In the setting of a community hospital, robotic management of patients with T3a and T3b RCC with venous invasion is a safe and effective alternative to open surgery.
DESGATE EM BARRAMENTO EM UM TORNO CONVENCIONAL, MODELO NARDINI MS 205
Authors: Aquino Jefferson Kleber de , Bovério Maria Aparecida , Silva Dejaime Pereira da
Published: February 2022

O barramento de um torno é o componente essencial da máquina, pois é através dele que se obtém o deslocamento do carro principal, o cabeçote móvel e outros componentes de acordo com o tipo de usinagem a ser feito. Com esse deslocamento do carro principal e o cabeçote móvel ocorre um atrito entre o barramento e eles que, com o tempo, se não for realizada a manutenção preventiva corretamente, ocorrerá um grave desgaste, diminuindo a vida útil e causando imperfeições nas peças usinadas. Para realização desse trabalho, foi feita uma pesquisa de revisão bibliográfica e um estudo de caso, por meio de uma análise em um torno da marca Nardini modelo MS 205 dentro de uma empresa na cidade de Sertãozinho-SP, pois com o tempo ocorreu o desgaste no barramento próximo a placa e, como consequência, obteve-se alteração em medidas de uma peça usinada, assim como, mau acabamento. Para correção do desgaste, a realização da retificação foi fundamental, pois devolveu a precisão e prolongou a vida útil do barramento. Concluiu-se que a manutenção preventiva é essencial no torno, pois evita gastos abusivos e garante melhor funcionamento e período de trabalho do torno.
OS DESAFIOS DO CRM COM A LEI GERAL DE PROTEÇÃO DE DADOS
Authors: Kosiur Cristianne Bállico , Lima Gustavo Barbieri
Published: February 2022

O objetivo central da presente pesquisa é investigar os desafios que a área de CRM da empresa ALPHA enfrentará com a entrada em vigor da Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), os impactos e benefícios, assim como de que forma a referida empresa precisará se adaptar e alterar as estratégias aplicadas, adaptando os processos e a utilização dos dados dos clientes para adequação a lei. Utilizou-se o método de estudo de caso (entrevistas semi-estruturadas com Analista Jr de CRM; Coordenador de CRM; Especialista em Mídias Sociais; Gerente de CRM e análise documental) para se analisar a empresa ALPHA (empresa de serviços financeiros, especializada em benefícios, com sua sede em Barueri – SP.). Os principais resultados apontam que: (a) a empresa precisará estruturar uma boa plataforma de gestão de consentimento (o cliente deve consentir com o fornecimento e utilização dos seus dados), que será extremamente relevante referente às informações e mensagens o que os clientes querem receber; (b) um dos principais benefícios para a empresa é o conforto por estar dentro da lei e usando os dados de maneira segura e de forma mais eficiente e eficaz, o que poderá proporcionar resultados ou retornos melhores no direcionamento das campanhas de marketing.; (c)os profissionais de CRM deverão ser mais criativos, analíticos e inteligentes para poder desbanalizar o envio de comunicações de marketing; (d) a área terá que ter métodos e processos bem estruturados para garantir que a lei seja seguida.
ADEQUAÇÃO À NR12
Authors: Dias Gustavo Coser Monteiro
Published: February 2022

A Norma Regulamentadora número 12, ou somente NR12 requer que todas as máquinas e equipamentos ofereçam segurança aos operadores de máquinas, mantenedores e terceiros. Adicionalmente, exige-se que os sistemas de segurança das máquinas e equipamentos garantam que, quando houver falhas, essas sejam falhas seguras. Dentre os dispositivos de segurança pode-se citar as chaves gerais dos equipamentos (chaves seccionadoras). Esse componente, por exigir que haja contato direto com o operador, deve resguardar a segurança desse durante o manuseio e, portanto, é caracterizado como um item de segurança pelas normas técnicas vigentes. Durante um serviço de adequação de uma máquina à NR12, uma empresa da região de Araraquara-SP (empresa A) utilizou um modelo de chave seccionadora desprovida de haste extensora e, por esta razão foi questionada pelo cliente, que exigiu uma justificativa técnica pela escolha de tal componente. Diante deste questionamento foi desenvolvido o presente trabalho, que teve como objetivo demonstrar a ausência de especificidades técnicas no corpo da NR12, além de atestar a adequação da chave escolhida pela empresa A às exigências de segurança da referida norma.
VULNERABILIDADE AMBIENTAL DAS ÁREAS ALTAS DA BACIA HIDROGRÁFICA DO MUNICÍPIO DE TAQUARITINGA – SP
Authors: Rodrigues Gilberto Aparecido , Bovério Maria Aparecida , Galatti Kátia Cristina
Published: February 2022

O estudo de vulnerabilidades ambientais em uma dada bacia hidrográfica, em particular em ambiente rural, tem por principal objetivo orientar produtores rurais e gestores urbanos da importância do status em que se encontram os diferentes elementos da paisagem rural e, dependendo do grau de intensidade de vulnerabilidade, atitudes mitigatórias precisam ser implementadas para garantir a sustentabilidade do ambiente e dos sistemas de produção nessas áreas. O presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar visualmente as vulnerabilidades ambientais de uma dada área amostral, localizada em área mais alta da bacia hidrográfica de Taquaritinga – SP - Brasil, através de observação de imagens de satélite pelo Software livre Google Earth Pro. Os resultados apontaram que o uso das ferramentas do Google Earth Pro permitiu determinar com relativa precisão os elementos da paisagem e inferir um grau de vulnerabilidade da região sob estudo. Através das imagens de satélite verificou-se que a atividade de ocupação do solo tem predomínio da cultura da cana de açúcar (71% da área). Quanto à cobertura vegetal, constatou-se que as áreas de preservação permanente (APP) corresponderam a 4,50% da área amostrada. Constatou-se também que as áreas de reserva legal (RL) apresentaram-se rarefeitas, assim como a presença de lâminas d´água e a presença humana no ambiente rural, determinadas por poucas construções rurais na área amostrada. Os resultados sugerem uma atenção maior do poder público no sentido de se fazer uma intervenção planejada para mitigar as vulnerabilidades visualmente em curso, principalmente pelo fato da área estar sobre uma área de recarga do aquífero Bauru.
AVALIAÇÃO DE CARACTERÍSTICAS VISUAIS E MECÂNICAS DE ELETRODOS E6013 E E7018, SOLDADOS EM AÇO ASTM A36, COM DIFERENTES CONDIÇÕES DE ARMAZENAMENTO
Authors: Farah Alessandro Fraga , Santos Daniel De Almeida , Farah Solange Pereira dos Santos , Macedo Ariel Carlos de , Gomes Marcia Aparecida
Published: February 2022

Os consumíveis de soldagem têm um papel fundamental na união de peças. Onde os processos de soldagem apresentam bons índices de produtividade, os eletrodos revestidos estão presentes em soldagens de grande responsabilidade. Isso se deve às ótimas características do metal de solda depositado por esse tipo de processo. Entretanto, um dos problemas que pode prejudicar a sua eficiência é a alta predisposição a absorção de umidade. Com base neste aspecto, esse trabalho tem o objetivo de avaliar a importância do armazenamento do eletrodo revestido. Foram avaliadas propriedades metalúrgicas e mecânicas de depósitos de solda com os Eletrodos E6013 e E7018, quando submetidos às normas de armazenamento e comparadas com uma situação adversa à solicitação dos fabricantes, que visam garantir a qualidade mínima do consumível para aplicação em soldagem, contribuindo com a segurança e saúde dos usuários desse processo, além permitir sua total utilidade. As soldagens foram realizadas sobre um aço ASTM A36 com juntas em V. Após a soldagem foram confeccionados corpos de prova para os ensaios de líquido penetrante (LP), metalografia e dureza. O ensaio de LP mostrou diferenças nas condições ensaiadas. Os resultados de metalografia mostraram pequenas diferenças na microestrutura das zonas fundidas (ZF), sem variação significativa na zona termicamente afetada (ZTA), e os resultados de dureza, tanto na ZTA quanto na ZF, não apresentaram variações significativas.