bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Among Overweight Young Adults: Yearlong Longitudinal Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Lawhun Costello Victoria , Chevance Guillaume , Wing David , Mansour-Assi Shadia J , Sharp Sydney , Golaszewski Natalie M , Young Elizabeth A , Higgins Michael , Ibarra Anahi , Larsen Britta , Godino Job G
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted multiple aspects of daily living, including behaviors associated with occupation, transportation, and health. It is unclear how these changes to daily living have impacted physical activity and sedentary behavior.

OBJECTIVE

In this study, we add to the growing body of research on the health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by examining longitudinal changes in objectively measured daily physical activity and sedentary behavior among overweight or obese young adults participating in an ongoing weight loss trial in San Diego, California.

METHODS

Data were collected from 315 overweight or obese (BMI: range 25.0-39.9 kg/m2) participants aged from 18 to 35 years between November 1, 2019, and October 30, 2020, by using the Fitbit Charge 3 (Fitbit LLC). After conducting strict filtering to find valid data on consistent wear (>10 hours per day for ≥250 days), data from 97 participants were analyzed to detect multiple structural changes in time series of physical activity and sedentary behavior. An algorithm was designed to detect multiple structural changes. This allowed for the automatic identification and dating of these changes in linear regression models with CIs. The number of breakpoints in regression models was estimated by using the Bayesian information criterion and residual sum of squares; the optimal segmentation corresponded to the lowest Bayesian information criterion and residual sum of squares. To quantify the changes in each outcome during the periods identified, linear mixed effects analyses were conducted. In terms of key demographic characteristics, the 97 participants included in our analyses did not differ from the 210 participants who were excluded.

RESULTS

After the initiation of the shelter-in-place order in California on March 19, 2021, there were significant decreases in step counts (−2872 steps per day; 95% CI −2734 to −3010), light physical activity times (−41.9 minutes; 95% CI −39.5 to −44.3), and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity times (−12.2 minutes; 95% CI −10.6 to −13.8), as well as significant increases in sedentary behavior times (+52.8 minutes; 95% CI 47.0-58.5). The decreases were greater than the expected declines observed during winter holidays, and as of October 30, 2020, they have not returned to the levels observed prior to the initiation of shelter-in-place orders.

CONCLUSIONS

Among overweight or obese young adults, physical activity times decreased and sedentary behavior times increased concurrently with the implementation of COVID-19 mitigation strategies. The health conditions associated with a sedentary lifestyle may be additional, unintended results of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penanganan Air Limbah Cucian Alat Gelas Laboratorium dengan Metode Spektrofotometri Menggunakan Pereaksi Biru Metilen
Authors: Sumarwanto Padya , Hartati Yuni
Published: March 2021

Limbah cucian alat gelas laboratorium merupakan salah satu limbah yang dapat mencemari lingkungan dan berdampak buruk bagi manusia. Komponen limbah cucian alat gelas laboratorium yang paling utama adalah deterjen dengan bahan aktifnya surfaktan. Dampak lingkungan dengan adanya limbah surfaktan yang di atas ambang maksimal akan berakibat rusaknya air tanah yang akan berimbas pada kesehatan manusia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kadar surfaktan dalam air limbah cucian alat gelas laboratorium, dalam jumlah limbah 10 liter perhari. Sampel terdiri dari air limbah bilasan pertama dan air limbah bilasan kedua. Metode penelitian adalah spektrofotometri sinar tampak dengan menggunakan pereaksi biru metilen yang dilanjutkan dengan ekstraksi menggunakan kloroform. Penghitungan kadar didasarkan pada persamaan kurva baku yaitu hubungan absorbansi dari seri konsentrasi larutan standar surfaktan yang berupa dodesil benzene sulfonate (DBS). Hasil pengukuran absorbansi sampel dan perhitungan konsentrasi didapat kadar DBS dari air bilasan pertama adalah 31,3449 + 0,2993 ppm, sedangkan air bilasan kedua adalah 8,98645 + 0,775484 ppm, yang telah melebihi ambang batas maksimal yang diijinkan, yaitu 200 ug/L (Peraturan Pemerintah No. 82 Tahun 2001). Kesimpulannya penggunaan deterjen untuk mencuci alat gelas dalam laboratorium bisa diminimalkan dengan mengganti dengan mengganti larutan pencuci yang lebih ramah lingkungan.
Pemanfaatan Oasis Basah Sebagai Bahan Alternatif Pengganti Media Konvensional Pada Pencangkokan Tanaman Mangga (Mangifera indica, L) di Laboratorium Tanaman
Authors: Tri Cahyono Ujang , Hasan Muhammad
Published: March 2021

Salah satu kegiatan laboratorium tanaman adalah untuk meneliti mengenai pengelolaan tanaman hortikultura agar didapatkan tanaman yang bersifat unggul dan cepat berproduksi. Ketersediaan bibit berkualitas merupakan salah satu kendala dalam meningkatkan hasil dan kualitas buah mangga. Dalam hal untuk mendapatkan tanaman mangga yang berproduksi lebih cepat dan menghasilkan buah yang berkualitas serupa dengan tanaman induknya. Maka perbanyakan vegetatif melalui cangkok merupakan salah satu alternatifnya. Mencangkok merupakan salah satu teknik perbanyakan vegetatif dengan cara pelukaan atau pengeratan cabang pohon induk dan dibungkus media tanam untuk merangsang pembentukan akar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persentase keberhasilan pencangkokan tanaman mangga menggunakan media oasis basah, mengetahui efektifitas penggunaan oasis basah sebagai pengganti media konvensional. Penelitian ini terdiri dari 2 perlakuan dengan jumlah 15 cangkokan pada masing-masing perlakuan, sehingga didapatkan jumlah populasi 30 cangkokan. Perlakuan terdiri dari: (Co) perlakuan cangkok dengan menggunakan media konvensional; (C1) perlakuan cangkok dengan menggunakan media oasis basah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persentase keberhasilan cangkokan tanaman mangga menggunakan media oasis basah sama dengan penggunaan media konvensional. Kajian ini dapat memberikan sebuah solusi alternatif bahwa media oasis basah dapat dijadikan sebagai bahan pengganti media konvensional dalam kegiatan praktikum pencangkokan tanaman.
Pemanfaatan Autoclave Model 1925x Sebagai Alat Suling dengan Model Kondensor Graham dan Kondensor Allihn untuk Mendukung Praktikum Mahasiswadi Laboratorium Produksi Tanaman II Politeknik Negeri Lampung
Authors: Alqum Alqum , Tarsono Nono
Published: March 2021

Autoclave model 1925X   yang berfungsi pokok sebagai alat sterilisasi dapat dimanfaatkan fungsinya sebagai alat suling minyak atsiri  dengan penggunaan bahan yang relatif sedikit dengan menambahkan  model kondensor Graham dan kondensor Allihn.  Perancangan  alat penyulingan menggunakan autoclave sebagai alat suling dengan menambahkan kondensor Graham dan Allihn diharapkan dapat  menghasilkan minyak atsiri dengan kualitas yang baik dengan rendemen yang tinggi. Modifikasi autoclave  selain fungsi pokoknya sebagai alat sterilisasi juga dapat dioptimalkan fungsi lainnya yaitu sebagai  alat penyulingan minyak atsiri akan mampu memberikan pelayanan yang optimal pada praktikum dan penelitian di Laboratorium. Tujuan  penelitian ini adalah: (1) Mengetahui kemampuan   autoclave sebagai sebagai alat suling minyak atsiri. (2) Mengetahui rendemen  minyak  atsiri yang dihasilkan autoclave sebagai optimalisasi fungsi alat suling dengan menggunakan jenis kondensor graham dan kondensor allihn.  Metode analisis yang dipakai untuk menentukan apakah hasil perancangan  alat suling autoclave model 1925X dengan menggunakan dua jenis kondensor yaitu Kondensor tipe graham dan Kondensor tipe allihn memberikann hasil rendemen minyak atsiri  yaitu dengan uji deskriptik.        Hasil penelitian menunjukan penggunaan autoclave dengan menggunakan  kondensor  tipe graham waktu keluar kondesat awal bahan sereh wangi 9,10 menit, nilam 14,61 menit, dan rimpang jahe 7,47 menit.  Sedangkan  rendemen bahan sereh wangi 0,44%, daun nilam 3.10% dan   bahan rimpang jahe 1,42%. Sedangkan hasil penelitian dengan menggunakan  kondensor  Allihn waktu keluar kondesat awal bahan sereh wangi 9,10 menit,  daun nilam 12,31 menit dan rimpang jahe 7,47 menit.  Sedangkan  rendemen bahan sereh wangi 0,24%, daun nilam 2.03% dan   bahan rimpang jahe 0,10%. Rendemen  minyak atsiri berbahan sereh wangi standar SNI = 1,2%,  nilam  standar SNI =5,5%  dan bahan rimpang jahe  Standar SNI=1,50%. Penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa  dengan kondensor Graham menghasilkan rendemen yang lebih tinggi antara 34,5 % sampai dengan 92,9% bila dibandingkan dengan kondensor Allihn. Mampu menghasilkan minyak atsiri 63,7 % terhadap standar SNI.
Kesiapan Dinas Kesehatan Kota Surabaya Menghadapi Era Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Authors: Masyfufah Lilis , Uktutias Sendy Ayu Mitra
Published: March 2021

Latar Belakang: E-Health merupakan inovasi Pemerintah Kota Surabaya di bidang pelayanan kesehatan yang terintegrasi antara data di puskesmas, rumah sakit, Dispendukcapil, dan Dinas Kesehatan Kota Surabaya. E-Health menjadi program layanan kesehatan mutakhir sebelum ke Electronic Health Record (EHR). Penilaian kesiapan EHR penting untuk dilakukan. Salah satu cara mengetahui kesiapan pelaksanaan adalah dengan EHR Assesment and Readiness Starter Assessment oleh Doctor’s Office Quality–Information Technology (DOQ-IT).Tujuan: Menganalisis kesiapan Dinas Kesehatan Kota Surabaya dalam menerapkan E-Health dalam rangka pelaksanaan Electronic Health Record (EHR).Metode: Penelitian deskriptif, bersifat kuantitatif. Unit analisisnya adalah satu staf bagian PIH Dinas Kesehatan Kota Surabaya dan lima staf bagian rekam medis di puskesmas perwakilan wilayah kota di Surabaya yang dipilih dengan cara acak. Teknik pengambilan data melalui wawancara. Data dianalisis berdasarkan panduan DOQ-IT. Hasil: Hasil menunjukkan sesuai indikator Penyelerasan Organisasi skor 36 dan Kapasitas Organisasi skor 68, sehingga skor total kesiapan adalah 104 (cukup kuat). Hal ini mengindikasikan kesiapan dalam menghadapi perubahan menjadi EHR dan mengindikasikan keberhasilannya. Nilai terkecil berada pada bagian koordinasi dengan seluruh pihak terkait yang masih kurang optimal. Kesimpulan: Dinas Kesehatan Kota Surabaya siap melaksanakan transformasi E-Health menjadi HER yang melibatkan semua komponen menjadi kunci keberhasilan dalam perubahan yang lebih inovatif.
Provisional Measures of Trademark Enforcement in Pakistan: A Comparative Analysis with Malaysia and USA
Authors: Mukhtar Sohaib , Ashiqin Zainol Zinatul , Jusoh Sufian
Published: March 2021

Trademark is mark, name, sign, smell or a sound distinguishes goods and services of one undertaking from goods and services of other undertakings. It is required to be distinctive and non-descriptive. It losses its distinctiveness when registered owner of trademark does not take prompt action against its infringement. Provisional Measures of trademark enforcement is a measure initiated by the owner of trademark during civil or administrative procedure of trademark enforcement to prevent further counterfeiting of his trademark and to protect evidence he relies upon during civil or administrative procedure of trademark enforcement. Provisional Measures of trademark enforcement in member states of World Trade Organization (WTO) must be expedient, adequate, fair, equitable, and must not be complicated, costly and time consuming. Provisional measures of trademark enforcement is a civil procedure where owner of trademark may ask the Court to prevent counterfeiter from trademark counterfeiting. This study is qualitative method of research a comparative analysis of provisional measures of trademark enforcement in Pakistan, Malaysia and USA. After a comparative analysis of provisional measures of trademark enforcement in Pakistan, Malaysia and USA, it is found that Lanham Trademark Act 1946 is comprehensive trademark law of United States of America (USA) prescribed grounds to grant and refuse to grant injunctions to prevent trademark counterfeiting. It is also found that there is a requirement in Lanham Trademark Act 1946 for a person against whom injunctive relief is passed to submit report in writing about manner and method of compliance with injunction order. These findings are required to be prescribed in trademark law of Pakistan for betterment of provisional measures of trademark enforcement.
ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ СИСТЕМ МОНИТОРИНГА СЕТЕЙ ДЛЯ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ РАБОТЫ КРИТИЧЕСКИ ВАЖНЫХ ПРИЛОЖЕНИЙ
Authors: Сторожук М.
Published: March 2021

В статье применительно к обеспечению работы критических приложений рассмотрено краткое содержание нормативно-правовых актов Российской Федерации, регламентирующих технические параметры телекоммуникационных пакетных сетей, международные рекомендации по методикам их измерений и международные рекомендации по требованиям к системам мониторинга сетевых параметров.
Pulsed electromagnetic fields synergize with graphene to enhance dental pulp stem cell-derived neurogenesis by selectively targeting TRPC1 channels
Authors:   Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, NUHS Tower Block, Level 8, IE Kent Ridge Road, Singapore, 119228 Singapore, Madanagopal TT , Tai YK , Lim SH , Fong CHH , Cao T , Rosa V , Franco-Obregón A
Published: March 2021

Conventional root canal treatment replaces the infected pulp with defined materials. Alternative cell-based tissue engineering strategies aim to regenerate a fully functional pulp within the root canal. Despite recent advances in this area, however, the regeneration of an innervated pulp remains a major challenge in the field. Both graphene (2DG) and pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) independently have been shown to promote diverse cellular developmental programs. The present study showed that 2DG promoted the neurogenic induction of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) by upregulating and accelerating the expression of mature neuronal markers. Notably, 2DG induced the highest expression of transient receptor potential canonical cation channel type 1 (TRPC1) during early neurogenesis. As brief PEMF exposure promotes in vitro differentiation by activating a TRPC1-mitochondrial axis, an opportunity to combine 2DG with developmentally targeted PEMF exposure for synergistic effects was realizable. Neurogenic gene expression, neurotransmitter release, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production were greatly enhanced by a brief (10 min) and low amplitude (2 mT) PEMF exposure timed to coincide with the highest TRPC1 expression from hDPSCs on 2DG. In contrast, hDPSCs on glass were less responsive to PEMF exposure. The capacity of PEMFs to promote neurogenesis was precluded by the administration of penicillin/streptomycin, mirroring previous studies demonstrating that aminoglycoside antibiotics block TRPC1-mediated calcium entry and verifying the contribution of TRPC1 in this form of magnetoreception. Hence, graphene created a more conducive environment for subsequent PEMF-stimulated neurogenic induction of hDPSCs through their mutual capacity to activate TRPC1with subsequent ROS production.
Improving Automatic Essay Scoring for Indonesian Language using Simpler Model and Richer Feature
Authors: Rajagede Rian Adam
Published: March 2021

Automatic essay scoring is a machine learning task where we create a model that can automatically assess student essay answers. Automated essay scoring will be instrumental when the answer assessment process is on a large scale so that manual correction by humans can cause several problems. In 2019, the Ukara dataset was released for automatic essay scoring in the Indonesian language. The best model that has been published using the dataset produces an F1-score of 0.821 using pre-trained fastText sentence embedding and the stacking model between the neural network and XGBoost. In this study, we propose to use a simpler classifier model using a single hidden layer neural network but using a richer feature, namely BERT sentence embedding. Pre-trained model BERT sentence embedding extracts more information from sentences but has a smaller file size than fastText pre-trained model. The best model we propose manages to get a higher F1-score than the previous models on the Ukara dataset, which is 0.829.
O CONSUMO DE CACHAÇA E SEUS SENTIDOS: UMA ANÁLISE DO COMPORTAMENTO DO CONSUMIDOR À LUZ DA TEORIA DO SENSEMAKING
Authors: Araújo Elisabeth Thaiane Tercino de , Silva José Kennedy Lopes , Santos Flávia Carolini Pereira dos , Ferreira Ana Cristina
Published: March 2021

A produção e o consumo de cachaça são importantes para o Brasil, tanto na perspectiva econômica e cultural quanto social. Desse modo, justifica-se a necessidade de se pesquisar sobre o consumo desse produto cultural brasileiro. Esta pesquisa aproxima as teorias do Sensemaking e do Comportamento do Consumidor e busca compreender os sentidos atribuídos à cachaça por parte dos consumidores da bebida. Ancorada na abordagem qualitativa, os dados coletados em um formulário virtual foram analisados por meio da análise de conteúdo, com base em categorias de análise da teoria do Sensemaking e do consumo do ponto de vista cultural. Os resultados apontaram que os degustadores bebem a cachaça, veem-na como uma oportunidade de socializar e afirmam que começaram a beber em ambientes familiares, sugerindo que esse hábito seja uma tradição familiar. Quanto ao comportamento, os consumidores são exigentes no que diz respeito ao sabor, à qualidade e ao preço da cachaça e demonstram conservadorismo em relação ao consumo por homens e mulheres. Este trabalho contribui para a produção de artigos sobre os consumidores de cachaça, produto que ainda enfrenta preconceito, além disso, é importante para as organizações produtoras de cachaças, já que ouvir quem de fato produz o sentido acerca do produto em questão pode dar um direcionamento em relação ao que os consumidores querem beber para que se tornem fiéis, promovendo de maneira responsável o consumo desta bebida.
Procesos y espacios de investigación en los pregrados de Derecho y Ciencia Política de la sede de Medellín de la Universidad de Antioquia: un diagnóstico entre los años 2004 y 2016
Authors: Adarve-Calle Lina Claudia , Londoño-Agudelo Ana María , Guzmán-Sossa Yesica Alejandra
Published: March 2021

Este artículo tiene por objetivo principal presentar el diagnóstico de los espacios y procesos de investigación en los pregrados de Derecho y Ciencia Política de la Universidad de Antioquia entre los años 2004 y 2016. A partir de un análisis cualitativo de los datos, se identifican los semilleros de investigación y las convocatorias para proyectos de investigación como las principales fortalezas. Además, se hallan como principales retos el fortalecimiento de los grupos de investigación y la consolidación de una comunidad académica. Este diagnóstico es un insumo para el diseño e implementación de políticas, programas o proyectos direccionados a la consolidación, sostenibilidad y fortalecimiento de la investigación en todos los niveles formativos, y representa un precedente para nuevas investigaciones de los pregrados de derecho y ciencia política en el país.
Land suitability assessment for improved land use planning in selected watersheds of Haryana
Authors:   Division of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012, India, Sahoo J. , Dinesh mr. ,   Department of Soil Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125 004,India, Dass A. ,   Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi- 110 012, India, Bhat M.A. ,   Regional Research Station, Punjab Agricultural University, SBS Nagar-144 521, India, Gouda H.S. ,   Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi- 110 012, India, Anurag mr. ,   Department of Agrometeorology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125 004, India
Published: March 2021

Aim: The current study aimed to evaluate the capacity and suitability of land for semi-arid region of Haryana in selected watersheds to identify the major limitations of crop production. Methodology: The study was carried out in Bhiwani district of Haryana in 2017 where eight typical pedons (P) representing four micro-watersheds viz., Motipura (P1 and P2), Sainiwas (P3 and P4), Jhumpa (P5 and P6), Budhsheli (P7 and P8) were studied. Results: The studied pedons were neutral to alkaline in reaction (pH 6.87-9.10), non-saline (EC 0.02-0.21 dS m-1) and low in organic carbon (OC) (0.06-0.27%). Available N, P, K and S were low (42.00-189.00 kg ha-1), low to medium (4.20-17.10 kg ha-1), low to high (62.20-326.50 kg ha-1) and low (0.40-19.20 mg kg-1) in the studied pedons, respectively. Soils were deficient in available Fe and Zn but marginal to sufficient in available Mn and Cu. Interpretation: Soils were classified as IIsf and IIItsf and S3s and N1s according to LCC and irrigation suitability, respectively. The pedons were found suitable (S1) to moderately suitable (S2) for guar (cluster bean), oilseeds (mustard), moderately suitable (S2) to marginally suitable (S3) for pearl millet, gram and forestry, and marginally suitable (S3) for cotton and wheat. Key words: Land suitability, Nutrients, Pedon, Semiarid, Watershed
Identification of Swarna x O. nivara (RPBio4918) advanced backcross lines performing well under acidic soil conditions
Authors:   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology,  Kumarganj-224 229, India, Debnath A. , Rai M. ,   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology,  Kumarganj-224 229, India, Tyagi W. ,   School of Crop Improvement, College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Umiam-793 103, India
Published: March 2021

Aim: To evaluate a set of ABLs (Advanced Backcross Lines) to identify lines perfoming well under acidic soil and iron toxicity hydroponics conditions. Methodology: A total of 194 ABLs were randomly used in lowland field randomly following augmented experimental design. Selected lines were screened in hydroponics condition using Yoshida’s solution for iron toxicity tolerance. Results: Under field conditions, several deficiencies and toxicities often co-exist, and it becomes difficult to partition the effect of different stresses on the genotypes. Therefore, screening genotypes in artificial hydroponics conditions allows us to dissect the response of a genotype to one particular nutrient toxicity or deficiency. Based on different traits superior, average and inferior performing lines were selected from field condition. Hydroponic experiment was conducted using Yoshida’s solution for iron toxicity screening, different superior and inferior lines were identified based on the parameters like root growth, root and shoot biomass. Four lines K 408, K 455, S 304, S 203 were identified that performed well in both field and Fe toxic hydroponic conditions. Interpretation: The information generated would help to identify suitable parents for breeding program under acidic soils, and the phenotypic data on ABLs may serve as a base for future mapping of loci responsible for yield under acidic soils and iron toxic conditions. Key words: Acidic soil, Advanced backcross lines, Hydroponic condition, Iron toxicity, Seedling stage screening
Genotoxicity effects of medicinal plants extracts against bacterial species, Mycoplasma hominis
Authors:   Department of Biology, Turabah University College, Taif University, 21995, Saudi Arabia, Yassin M.H. , Alghamdi Y. ,   Department of Biology, Turabah University College, Taif University, 21995, Saudi Arabia, Mohamed E.H. ,   Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt, Mostafa S.A. ,   Immunobiology and Immunopharmacology Unit, Animal Reproduction Research Institute, Giza, 11753, Egypt, Merghani A. ,   Department of Molecular Genetics, Aljazeera University, Al-khartoum, 34228, Sudan, Amer H.H. ,   Animal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat, 14174,Egypt, Alotaibi S.H. ,   Chemistry Department, University College of Turabah, Taif University, Turabah, Taif, 21995, Saudi Arabia, Soliman M.M. ,   Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, Turabah University College, Taif University, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia, Nasr-eldeen H. ,   Microbiology Laboratory, King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif, 11211, Saudi Arabia, Hassan M.M. ,   Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
Published: March 2021

Aim: To assess the antimicrobial activity and genotoxicity of three medicinal plants used by Saudi Arabian people as traditional medicine against Mycoplasma hominis. Methodology: Different concentrations of Syzygium aromaticum (clove), Vachellia nilotica (acacia), and Thyme vulgaris (thyme) extracts were used as antimicrobial agents against M. hominis, and their lethal effects on Mycoplasma genome DNA were analyzed using repetitive element PCR(Rep-PCR). Results: The aqueous extracts of clove and Acacia at 3.125 mg ml-1 were found to be active antimicrobials against three tested Mycoplasm. Thyme extract exhibited antimicrobial activity at 12.5 mg ml-1. Moreover, this extract revealed potent lethal activities as growth turbidity decreased with increasing concentration or exposure time as compared to untreated Mycoplasma. The results of Rep-PCR clearly indicate that changes occured in the number of genetic bands in treated Mycoplasma at certain concentrations as compared to untreated Mycoplasma. Interpretation: These results indicate the possibility of using these extracts as a source of antibacterial compounds for treating infections caused by Mycoplasma. Key words: Antimicrobial activity, Genotoxicity, Mycoplasma hominis, Medicinal plants, S. aromaticum
Species diversity of Ganoderma causing foot rot of arecanut in southern dry tracts of Karnataka
Authors:   ICAR- AICRP on Small Millets, PC Unit, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Bengaluru-560 065, India, Palanna K.B. , Basavaraj S. ,   Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Bengaluru-560 065, India, Shreenivasa K.R. ,   Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Bengaluru-560 065, India, Narendrappa T. ,   Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Bengaluru-560 065, India
Published: March 2021

Aim: The present study was undertaken to study the morphological and molecular diversity of Ganoderma spp. causing foot rot of arecanut in dry tracts of Southern Karnataka. Methodology: A total of 20 samples isolated from diseased areca palms in three districts of Karnataka were identified based on morphological and molecular characteristics. Qualitative data of cultural characteristics were transformed into code and a binary matrix was generated. Total genomic DNA was isolated and ITS region was amplified using universal primers ITS1 and ITS4. PCR amplicon was directly sequenced and phylogenetic analysis was carried out. Results: The dendrogram generated from the cultural morphological characteristics showed clear variations among Ganoderma isolates causing foot rot. DNA amplification of Ganoderma isolates with fungal universal primers (ITS1 and ITS4) was observed at 650 bp in all isolates tested. Taxonomic correlation of isolates upon NCBI web proved that the isolates were genetically related to Ganoderma spp. with 89-99.49 per cent identity and confirmed the taxonomic identity of isolates used in this study. Interpretation: Phylogenetic analysis of arecanut isolates of southern Karnataka are distinct as evidenced by forming separate cluster. Based on gene homology, G. ryvardenni and G. casuarinicola are new species reported as causal agent of foot rot in arecanut from Karnataka. The ITS gene sequences of four isolates viz., AG3 (MN 784436), AG4 (MN 784437), AG11 (MN 784438), and AG20 (MN 78449) were deposited in NCBI gene bank. Key words: Arecanut, Foot rot, Ganoderma, Phylogeny, Species diversity
Optimizing fertigation of eggplant production in hydroponic coco-peat substrate.
Authors:   Faculty of Agronomy, Department of Plant Production, Lebanese University, Dekwaneh, Lebanon., Tabet Edgard , Awali Reda ,   Faculty of Agronomy, Department of Plant Production, Lebanese University, Dekwaneh, Lebanon., Darazi Dalida ,   Faculty of Agronomy, Department of Plant Protection, Lebanese University, Dekwaneh, Lebanon, Hosri Chadi ,   Faculty of Agronomy, Department of Animal Production, Lebanese University, Dekwaneh, Lebanon, Tohmé Tawk Salwa ,   Faculty of Agronomy, Department of Economy, Lebanese University, Dekwaneh, Lebanon.
Published: March 2021

This research aims at optimizing eggplant cultivation by comparing hydroponic fertigation recipes in coco-peat substrate with traditional soil cultivation. The first two groups of 36 plants each are fertilized according to the recipes recommended by two companies (A and B), treatments 1 and 2 respectively. The third is fertilized according to the conventional method in the soil adopted by farmers (group C). Company A applies standard fertilizer application protocol throughout the life of the plant with a stable pH and electro conductivity of 6 and 2.8 mS / cm respectively. Company B applies an upward fertilizer scheme during the plant's production cycle with a stable pH of 5.6, but an electro conductivity that varies from 2.1 mS / cm at the vegetative phase to 2.5 mS / cm from the appearance of the 1st fruit. Despite its high investment, the two hydroponic treatments T1 and T2 showed greater plant size (127 cm and 129 cm respectively at the 12th week), more fruits (15 fruits per plant each week, compared to 8 fruits per plant in the soil), and higher yield (average mass per plant reached a maximum value at the 11th week of 1.192 g for T1 and 1,189 g for T2 compared to 499 g for the soil). The difference in revenues shows a negligible financial advantage in favor of Company B. Adopting fertilization recipe of Company A or B is not a limiting factor at the financial level hence either one of the two formulations is adequate.
The architectural evolution of the ancient Lebanese churches in Koura, Batroun and Byblos, from the 8th Century to the 13th Century
Authors:   Department of Architecture, faculty of Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace –Greece 67100 Xanthi, Issa Ghassan
Published: March 2021

I think this work is intriguing for a wide circle of readers interested in the history of ancient Lebanese churches. Monumental historical temples are the symbol of cultural identity showing the spiritual value of their old period and reflecting the social, cultural and economic endurance of the past. They are the main part of the architectural heritage that signalizes the continuity of history and the important link between our time and history that helps to understand the development of the architectural features in time and space. Like in many countries, ancient churches need to be identified, classified and then assessed; for this reason, in this research, I will offer an overall picture of the original ecclesiastical parts, which is based on the latest architectural and documental data. The study of these structures is important because it helps to identify the structural forms, the disaster preparedness and the potential hazards. The original damaged and undamaged parts of these churches should be examined in order to achieve proper results, considering the first step to accomplish this, is to recognize them in their original status, so that the applied intervention could be implemented respecting these results. Documentation, protection and conservation of historic monuments are the most important procedures of the cultural heritage preservation, therefore large inventory of these temples should be well documented before starting to detailed analyses and restoration projects.
A espacialidade da tela vertical nas narrativas digitais contemporâneas e as reconfigurações do aspect ratio no audiovisual
Authors: Bidarra José , Severo Luis Fernando
Published: March 2021

Ao longo de sua história o cinema adotou diferentes formatos de tela, o chamado aspect ratio, cuja definição sempre esteve a cargo da indústria ou de alguns realizadores de vocação autoral. Utilizando um menor número de variações, a televisão sempre trabalhou com formatos rigorosamente definidos. Entretanto na atualidade o enquadramento da dimensão espacial em dispositivos móveis quando usados para filmagens tende a seguir outros modelos, com predominância da tela vertical, que corresponde à principal modalidade de uso do smartphone ou tablet na captura de imagens. A emergência de narrativas digitais, através de selfies e outras formas de intervenção individual, representa uma viragem ideológica em que “o autor” somos todos nós. Trata-se de uma mudança de paradigma que importa debater e analisar à luz das novas mídias e das narrativas que a suportam, já que os modos de representação da experiência visual não cabem mais nas janelas de confinamento que a indústria audiovisual originalmente destinou a eles.
Os papéis dos jornalistas televisivos e os fluxos local-nacional
Authors: Pereira Gustavo Teixeira de Faria , Maria da Silva Coutinho Iluska
Published: March 2021

O objetivo deste trabalho é promover um olhar mais atento aos jornalistas, parte importante do processo de produção de conteúdos informativos, sobre questões relacionadas às mudanças da profissão desde a chegada da Internet, bem como as transformações dos fluxos comunicacionais que estabelecem uma nova configuração de conceitos ligados a identidade, representação, proximidade e cidadania. Para alcançarmos esse objetivo, foi desenvolvido um questionário online com 27 jornalistas de diferentes regiões do Brasil de modo a compreendermos como esses jornalistas enxergam o telejornalismo local e a ampliação das telas proporcionadas pelo ambiente web. A metodologia utilizada será a técnica da Bola de Neve, a partir do envio de um questionário online para um número de potenciais fontes de uma pesquisa, e na reprodução do questionário por parte dessas próprias pessoas, ampliando o corpus de análise da pesquisa e indo além de possíveis fontes conhecidas pelos autores. Como resultados preliminares são apresentadas uma relação dos jornalistas com os locais aos quais pertencem, bem como a delimitação de características do telejornalismo local que surgiram da investigação.
Acute appendicitis secondary to hypertriglyceridemia induced acute pancreatitis: A case report
Authors: kadel dhruba , chaulagain sabin , thapa bikash , basnet angela , Bhuju Shashinda
Published: March 2021

The colonic involvement in acute pancreatitis is quite rare and most
commonly occurs in the adjacent colonic part including transverse and
splenic flexure colon. This case showed that extrinsic, secondary acute
appendicitis could be as a complication of acute pancreatitis.
Releasing Earnings when the Audit is Less Complete: Implications for Audit Quality and the Auditor/Client Relationship
Authors: Bronson Scott N. , Masli Adi , Schroeder Joseph H.
Published: March 2021

SYNOPSIS

This study examines the effect of audit completeness at the annual earnings announcement date on audit quality and auditor/client retention decisions. The vast majority of companies now release earnings before the year-end audit is complete while, historically, companies would release earnings on or after the date of audit completion. Management's decision to release earnings when the audit is less complete can adversely impact audit quality and has negative implications for the overall auditor/client dynamic. We find that audits that are less complete at the earnings announcement date are associated with a higher likelihood of financial statement misstatements in audit areas that are typically performed toward the end of audit fieldwork. We also find a higher likelihood of auditor turnover during the following year. Taken together, the results suggest lower financial reporting/audit quality and higher auditor turnover for companies that release earnings when the audit is less complete.

Data Availability: The data used are publicly available from the sources cited in the text.
Identifying Potential Intervention Points for Acute Hypoglycemic Events in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Using Retrospective Clinical Data
Authors: Lacy Mary E. , Whitmer Rachel A. , Lee Sei J. , Rushakoff Robert J. , Pletcher Mark J.
Published: March 2021

This retrospective study examined changes in medication orders as a risk factor for future acute hypoglycemic events. The investigators identified factors associated with acute hypoglycemic events resulting in emergency department visits or inpatient admissions. Non-Hispanic Black race, chronic kidney disease, insulin at baseline, and nonprivate insurance were associated with higher risk of an acute hypoglycemic event, whereas age, sex, and A1C were not. After adjustment for other risk factors, changes in insulin orders after A1C measurement were associated with a 1.5 times higher risk of an acute hypoglycemia (adjusted hazard ratio 1.48, 95% CI 1.08–2.03). These results further understanding of risk factors and clinical processes relevant to predicting and preventing acute hypoglycemia.
An Age-Related Exponential Decline in the Risk of Multiple Islet Autoantibody Seroconversion During Childhood
Authors: Bonifacio Ezio , Weiß Andreas , Winkler Christiane , Hippich Markus , Rewers Marian J. , Toppari Jorma , Lernmark Åke , She Jin-Xiong , Hagopian William A. , Krischer Jeffrey P. , Vehik Kendra , Schatz Desmond A. , Akolkar Beena , Ziegler Anette-Gabriele , Group the TEDDY Study
Published: March 2021

Objective.
Islet autoimmunity develops prior to clinical type 1 diabetes and includes multiple
and single autoantibody phenotypes. The objective was to determine age-related
risks of islet autoantibodies that reflect etiology and improve screening for
pre-symptomatic type 1 diabetes.

Research
Design and Methods. The
Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young study prospectively
followed 8,556 genetically at-risk children at 3–6-month intervals from birth
for the development of islet autoantibodies and type 1 diabetes. The
age-related change in the risk of developing islet autoantibodies was
determined using landmark and regression models.

Results. The 5-year risk of developing multiple islet
autoantibodies was 4.3% (95% confidence interval, 3.8–4.7) at 7.5 months
of age and declined to 1.1% (95% confidence interval, 0.8–1.3) at a landmark
age of 6.25 years (P<0.0001). Risk decline was slight or absent in
single insulin- and GAD-autoantibody phenotypes. The influence of sex, HLA and other susceptibility genes on risk
subsided with increasing age and was abrogated by age six years. Highest
sensitivity and positive predictive value of multiple islet autoantibody
phenotypes for type 1 diabetes was achieved by autoantibody screening at 2
years and again at 5–7 years of age.

Conclusions. The risk of developing
islet autoimmunity declines exponentially with age and the influence of major
genetic factors on this risk is limited to the first few years of life.
HTS és követő antennarendszerek alkalmazhatósága a katonai vezetést támogató műholdas távközlési rendszerekben
Authors: Horváth Attila
Published: March 2021

Az üzleti célú műholdas távközlési rendszerekben az utóbbi években több olyan műszaki megoldás jelent meg, amelyek a védelmi és biztonsági célú – ezen belül a katonai vezetést támogató – műholdas távközlési rendszerekben is komoly hozzáadott értékkel rendelkeznek. Lehetővé teszik a mozgás közbeni folyamatos, nagy sebességű adatátvitelt, növelik a természetes és emberi eredetű rádiózavarokkal (ideértve a szándékos ártó zavarást is) szembeni védettséget és biztosítják a megszokottól eltérő műholdpályák alkalmazásának lehetőségét. A tanulmány az Új Nemzeti Kiválóság Program támogatásával készült.
Publication Forum 2010-2020: Self-evaluation report of the Finnish quality classification system of peer-reviewed publication channels
Authors: Pölönen Janne , Pylvänäinen Elina , Aspara Jaakko , Puuska Hanna-Mari , Rinne Risto
Published: March 2021

Publication Forum (JUFO) is a Finnish national classification system of peer-reviewed publication channels. JUFO categorises publication channels into four classes according to the publication channels’ average quality, impact, and prestige. The evaluation work is carried out by 250 experts in 23 panels covering all fields of science.

The present report is the deliverable of a self-evaluation process of the Finnish JUFO system conducted between 2019 and 2020 by a working group nominated by the JUFO Steering Group from among its members. The self-evaluation was based on a review of pre-existing research and documentation, a survey of JUFO expert panellists, and a variety of newly conducted analyses based on the national publication data and Web of Science. The objective of the self-evaluation was to support the JUFO system’s further development by examining the international context and organisation of the JUFO classification, the criteria and characteristics of JUFO levels as a quality indicator of universities’ publishing performance, as well as the trends of scholarly publishing in Finland.
PELATIHAN PENYUSUNAN SOAL BERBASIS MOBILE LEARNING SEBAGAI UPAYA MENGHADAPI ERA PENDIDIKAN 4.0
Authors: Kristanti Elsa , Kharisma Giri Indra , Sari Nila Puspita
Published: March 2021

Di era pendidikan 4.0, perlu adanya pemanfaatan TIK dalam pembelajaran, salah satunya dalam aktivitas evaluasi pembelajaran. Namun, muncul tantangan dari sumber daya manusia, yakni guru dan siswa, yang belum menggunakan atau bahkan mengenal aplikasi evaluasi pembelajaran berbasis TIK. Oleh sebab itu, tujuan dari pengabdian ini yakni memberikan pelatihan penyusunan soal berbasis mobile learning menggunakan aplikasi quizizz. Pengabdian ini dilaksanakan di SMPN 1 Kefamenanu dan dihadiri oleh 20 guru sebagai peserta pelatihan. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini ialah pelatihan terbimbing. Peserta dibimbing hingga mampu membuat soal menggunakan quizizz dan menerapkannya ke dalam pembelajaran di kelas. Selama kegiatan pelatihan ini, peserta terlihat antusias ketika mencoba mengerjakan soal dan paham ketika menyusun soal menggunakan quizizz. Tim pengabdi juga melakukan pendampingan kepada peserta untuk dapat mengimplementasikan quizizz di kelas. Setelah ujicoba kepada siswa, seluruh siswa merasa senang karena tampilannya yang menarik dan hasilnya dapat langsung diketahui.
“Queria ser uma travesti de respeito”: processos de construções identitárias e subjetivas de mulheres trans e travestis na Microrregião do Seridó Oriental paraibano
Authors: Medeiros Jerferson Joyly
Published: March 2021

O presente artigo tem como objetivo destacar os processos de construções identitárias e subjetivas de mulheres trans e travestis por intermédio de suas trajetórias de vida, tendo como marcadores sociais de gênero,  sexualidade,  geração,  classe e raça em contextos do espaço familiar na efetivação do processo de transitividade do gênero. Ao longo do texto, estive traçando questões e investigando como as interlocutoras ilustravam seus processos de subjetividade em paralelos de ideias, representações dentro do binarismo de gênero. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa etnográfica realizada na Mesorregião da Borborema, tendo como foco a Microrregião do Seridó Oriental paraibano, geograficamente situada no Nordeste brasileiro. Na referida localidade composta por nove administrações políticas, detive-me a entrevistar interlocutoras das cidades de Cubati (7.234 hab.), Pedra Lavrada (7.475 hab.) e São Vicente do Seridó (10.775 hab.). Essa pesquisa faz parte do meu projeto de doutoramento que tensiona pensar trajetórias de vidas trans nessa microrregião. Como principais resultados, pude perceber como esses corpos ainda estão relegados às redes do patriarcalismo, embora em ambientes familiares diversos, e de que maneira as políticas públicas e de assistencialismo adotadas pelo Estado brasileiro para as pessoas trans ainda são insuficientes, pois são conduzidas, basicamente, em torno do respeito ao nome social, e a campanhas oferecidas pelo Sistema Único de Saúde no tocante ao tratamento de ISTs, HVI/AIDS, hormonioterapias e o processo transexualizador.
Attaining the Stable Movement of Knowledge Objects through the Swedish Criminal Justice System
Authors: Kruse Corinna
Published: March 2021

This article thinks with infrastructure about the stable movement of knowledge objects such as crime scene reports, traces, and order forms through the Swedish criminal justice system. Infrastructures span different communities and borders; the criminal justice system is made up of necessarily disparate epistemic cultures. Thus, they share a central concern: Both aim for stable movement from one context to another. Thinking with infrastructure, the article argues, makes it possible to widen analytical focus and capture the structures and the continuous work that resolve the tension between different sites and thus enable the stable movement of knowledge objects. Using sensibilities from infrastructure studies– for the resolution of tensions, for continuous maintenance, and for inequalities – the article argues that the criminal justice system enacts the knowledge objects’ stability across epistemic cultures. In other words, the stable movement of evidence-to-be through the Swedish criminal justice system is the result of infrastructuring, that is, of its continuous creating of conditions that facilitate movement and create and re-create stability. This perspective may be useful for studying the movement of knowledge also in other contexts.
Katsaus: Maahanmuuttajien mielenterveyspalvelujen käyttö, erot kantaväestöihin ja erojen taustatekijät
Authors: Kieseppä Valentina , Lehti Venla
Published: March 2021

Maahanmuutto on lisääntyvä ilmiö niin Euroopassa ylipäätään kuin Suomessakin. Tämä kuvaileva katsaus vetää yhteen suomalaista ja kansainvälistä kirjallisuutta maahanmuuttajien mielenterveyspalvelujen käytöstä sekä eroja selittävistä taustatekijöistä. Maahanmuuttoon liittyy monia riskitekijöitä, jotka altistavat mielenterveydenongelmille, kuten ero lähiomaisista, kielelliset ja kulttuuriset muurit sekä mahdolliset traumaattiset tapahtumat lähtömaassa. Joillain maahanmuuttajaryhmillä, etenkin pakolaisilla, onkin havaittu kohonnut riski mielialahäiriöihin ja psykooseihin. Tästä huolimatta maahanmuuttajat käyttävät keskimäärin vähemmän mielenterveyspalveluita kuin kantaväestöt, vaikka tuloksissa onkin havaittu eroja lähtömaan, tulomaan, maahanmuuton syyn ja palvelun tyypin suhteen. Syitä vähäisemmäksi jäävän käytön taustallasaattavat olla vähäisempi tieto siitä, mitä mielenterveysongelmat ovat, millaista hoitoa niihin on tarjolla, miten mielenterveyspalvelujen piiriin hakeudutaan, mielenterveydenhäiriöihin liittyvä stigma, vaihtoehtoisten hoitomenetelmien puoleen kääntyminen, sekä kielelliset ja kulttuuriset muurit. Erojen vähentämiseksi on tärkeää sekä välittää tietoa maahanmuuttajille että tarjota terveydenhuollon työntekijöille välineitä kohdata eri kulttuureista tulevia.