bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Measuring Performance Metrics of Machine Learning Algorithms for Detecting and Classifying Transposable Elements
Authors: Orozco-Arias Simon , Piña Johan S. , Tabares-Soto Reinel , Castillo-Ossa Luis F. , Guyot Romain , Isaza Gustavo
Published: May 2020

Because of the promising results obtained by machine learning (ML) approaches in several fields, every day is more common, the utilization of ML to solve problems in bioinformatics. In genomics, a current issue is to detect and classify transposable elements (TEs) because of the tedious tasks involved in bioinformatics methods. Thus, ML was recently evaluated for TE datasets, demonstrating better results than bioinformatics applications. A crucial step for ML approaches is the selection of metrics that measure the realistic performance of algorithms. Each metric has specific characteristics and measures properties that may be different from the predicted results. Although the most commonly used way to compare measures is by using empirical analysis, a non-result-based methodology has been proposed, called measure invariance properties. These properties are calculated on the basis of whether a given measure changes its value under certain modifications in the confusion matrix, giving comparative parameters independent of the datasets. Measure invariance properties make metrics more or less informative, particularly on unbalanced, monomodal, or multimodal negative class datasets and for real or simulated datasets. Although several studies applied ML to detect and classify TEs, there are no works evaluating performance metrics in TE tasks. Here, we analyzed 26 different metrics utilized in binary, multiclass, and hierarchical classifications, through bibliographic sources, and their invariance properties. Then, we corroborated our findings utilizing freely available TE datasets and commonly used ML algorithms. Based on our analysis, the most suitable metrics for TE tasks must be stable, even using highly unbalanced datasets, multimodal negative class, and training datasets with errors or outliers. Based on these parameters, we conclude that the F1-score and the area under the precision-recall curve are the most informative metrics since they are calculated based on other metrics, providing insight into the development of an ML application.
Mechanism, Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Rutile Leaching Process by Sulfuric Acid Reactions
Authors: Dubenko Anastasiia V. , Nikolenko Mykola V. , Aksenenko Eugene V. , Kostyniuk Andrii , Likozar Blaž
Published: May 2020

Rutile decomposition by sulfuric acid, including the formation of two salts, Ti(SO4)2/TiOSO4, is thermodynamically modelled. It is shown that TiO2 can spontaneously dissolve in H2SO4 solutions. However, titania is considered as an inert (ballast) phase component of titanium-containing raw materials due to the decelerated separate nature of such chemical transformations. It is concluded that the hampered related kinetics of dissolution can be attributed to the lability of Ti(IV) cations/the specific engineered features of the hierarchical crystalline structure. It is suggested that the breaking of Ti–O–Ti bonds without additional mechanical strains in crystal lattice geometry becomes more advantageous when smaller negative anions/fluoride ions can be used. The analysis of sulfate-fluoride extraction leaching of titanium confirmed that a decrease in the Gibbs energy in the presence of F occurs. It is indicated by kinetic research studies that the addition of corrosive sodium reagent (NaF) reduces the activation by 45 kJ/mol, which results in intensification. A mechanism is proposed for the interactions involving the Ti–O–Ti cleavage on the surface/the H2SO4-induced Ti dioxide degradation on the sites of defects. Moreover, F acts as a homogeneous/heterogeneous bifunctional catalyst.
STRATEGY OF PROTECTING THE SILHOUETTE OF A HISTORICAL CITY: THE CASE OF SAINT-PETERSBURG
Authors: Nazarova A.
Published: May 2020

The silhouette of buildings determines the identity of city panoramas and views, being one of the most striking features of the visual image of the urban landscape. Reconstruction of buildings, as well as new construction on the territory of city core contributes to the transformation of the urban image, leads to the creation of new high-rise, spatial and compositional relationships of elements. In the context of changes in the urban planning context, the silhouette is one of the most vulnerable characteristics of urban views and panoramas. The historical center of Saint Petersburg is a unique example of a complete historical and urban planning environment. The outstanding historical and cultural value of this site is the basis for the inclusion of the city core and suburbs of St. Petersburg in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. Urban views and panoramas, their silhouette organization are an expression of the value characteristics of the world heritage site. In terms of urban development, the visual image and silhouette of the city are significantly affected. Based on the analysis of tools for the protection of views and panoramas of the historical urban landscape, the experience of preserving panoramas in St. Petersburg, the article identifies ways to improve legislation in the field of preserving and managing changes in the historical environment. A model for analyzing silhouette compositions, urban views and panoramas has been developed, and a system of criteria for evaluating them has been proposed based on the methodology of landscape-visual analysis. Taking into account the need to preserve value characteristics, recommendations to protect the visual image and silhouette of the city that conform the goals of sustainable development have been developed.
EL DESARROLLO DEL PENSAMIENTO ESPACIAL Y LA COMPETENCIA MATEMÁTICA. UNA APROXIMACIÓN DESDE EL ESTUDIO DE LOS CUADRILÁTEROS
Authors: Morales Chávez Cesar Augusto
Published: May 2020

Este artículo es el resultado de un proyecto de investigación realizado para contribuir al desarrollo del pensamiento espacial y los niveles de competencia matemática, formulando y resolviendo problemas a través del estudio de cuadriláteros con la mediación de un programa geométrico dinámico. Fue desarrollado con alumnos de séptimo grado en la escuela secundaria José Eustasio Rivera en Pitalito - Huila.
La investigación se desarrolló en dos fases. La fase I permitió determinar la relación entre el plan de estudios propuesto por las políticas nacionales, MEN y lo que hizo la escuela. Se analizaron los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje en clase de geometría. Determinó el nivel de razonamiento geométrico de los estudiantes en el objeto matemático. Los resultados evidenciaron que los errores y dificultades de los estudiantes se centraron en tres fenómenos didácticos. Estereotipos: conceptos erróneos, déficit en clasificaciones inclusivas y no congruencia.
En la Fase II se diseñó la propuesta didáctica basada en autores y proyectos de investigación como Gómez (2007) para el análisis del contenido, comunidades de aprendizaje vinculadas con la forma de entender la clase en la propuesta Bishop (2005) y el modelo teórico propuesto por Van Hiele
EL EJERCICIO DE LA INVESTIGACIÓN EN LA ESCUELA… INTERLOCUCIÓN ENTRE EL SABER Y LA EXPERIENCIA COTIDIANA
Authors: Mayorga Ana Sully , García Leina , Torres Carmen Beatriz
Published: May 2020

Este artículo informa sobre una experiencia docente en torno al desarrollo de habilidades de investigación en jóvenes de una institución educativa del Distrito Capital. Los autores hacen un viaje desde la génesis de la idea hasta la consolidación de un Proyecto institucional llamado Investigar, leer, escribir y transformar mi vida.
Interés en ofrecer a los estudiantes la oportunidad de acercarse a su realidad de manera objetiva, crítica y proactiva, haciendo que el contexto y los fenómenos presentados dentro de un objeto de sabiduría y la oportunidad de aplicar esos conocimientos funcionen significativamente en el aula, en respuesta a la gran discusión sobre la relación entre la teoría y la práctica, promueve la redacción de proyectos de investigación sobre problemas dentro de su contexto que pretenden resolver. La reflexión sobre las prácticas docentes es un proceso continuo, que este espacio escolar convierte en una casa de estudio y en aquellos que viven en agentes activos para mejorar la calidad de la educación a través de la pregunta, la indagación y la propuesta que buscan la transformación social, que también busca impactar la vida. El proyecto de estudiantes se benefició de la experiencia de abordar los procesos de investigación.
CARACTERIZACIÓN DE LA FORMACIÓN CIUDADANA PARA EL RECONOCIMIENTO DE LA IDENTIDAD SOCIOCULTURAL LOCAL
Authors: Martínez Ramírez Kathleen , Yara Garzón William Yerik
Published: May 2020

Este artículo tiene como objetivo llevar al lector y al investigador a analizar y profundizar en el tema de la Educación Ciudadana en el colombiano actual a partir de esta caracterización desde nuestro lugar de trabajo, escuela y enseñanza que se han detectado.
Según Freire, como el mundo está, la formación del sujeto está en constante construcción, por lo que la realidad social no termina de marchar en una dirección y si se construye el poder, entendemos que construir un mundo diferente, un mundo inclusivo, pero no comercializado globalizado y estandarizado, no elimine las características particulares, es posible. En este sentido, el contexto social es creado por la práctica misma a través de la realización de patrones de comportamiento cotidiano colectivo, de modo que la identidad es un factor cohesivo para estructurar las comunidades a partir del sentimiento de pertenencia y solidaridad mutua. Las identidades son puntos incluidos que proporcionan seguridad, empatía, autoestima e intercambio colectivo.
Teniendo en cuenta la situación social en Colombia para la mayoría de los niños que sufren todos los días, yace nuestro problema de investigación dentro del debate político, el trabajo de enseñanza social y pedagógica para capacitar a los ciudadanos desde el reconocimiento de la identidad sociocultural.
En Colombia, la educación cívica fue una preocupación temprana en nuestra historia, y los estudiantes han tenido que aprender, durante casi 200 años, principalmente como un catecismo para memorizar, las reglas del comportamiento cívico, mientras que las prácticas reales en la sociedad escolar o contradecían esas reglas.
A partir de este propósito: capacitar a los ciudadanos, el problema de investigación se formula de la siguiente manera: ¿Cuál es la caracterización de la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de la educación para la ciudadanía para el reconocimiento de la identidad sociocultural en el curso de novecientas instituciones educativas básicas de educación secundaria Repizo Carlos Ramón Cabrera de San Agustín y Jesús María Aguirre de AipeCharry en el departamento de Huila y establecieron los puntos de convergencia entre lo teórico y la información encontrada que ha podido caracterizar la pregunta de investigación tres veces a través de la técnica: "triangulación de información". El primer momento corresponde a la fase descriptiva de la investigación, el segundo se referirá al aspecto metodológico del análisis y, en una tercera etapa, se caracteriza por los hallazgos.
LA VIRGEN DE LOS SICARIOS
Authors: Jiménez Fabio
Published: May 2020

Entre las producciones literarias latinoamericanas de finales del siglo XX, se han publicado una serie de escritos que privilegian una visión hacia el pasado remoto, no sólo como fuente de inspiración sino de aceptación y recepción. Esta tendencia ha sido reconocida y avalada por diferentes personalidades de la vida artística, al ser premiadas en múltiples ocasiones.
STUDY ON PRE-HYPERTENSION PREVALENCE AND RELATIONSHIP WITH DYSLIPIDEMIA IN ADULTS AT QUANG NAM PROVINCE
Authors: To Muoi , Hoang Khanh , Huynh Van Minh
Published: May 2020

Objectives: To investigate the prevalence, risk factors of prehypertension in QuangNam province of Vietnam.

Methods: A case-control study of 3,237 adults (aged ≥ 25 years) was conducted in Quang Nam province, Vietnam in 2017, using questionnaire interviews, clinical examinations, and laboratory tests. Blood pressure, anthropometry, plasma glucose and lipids were measured. The variables contributing significantly to pre-hypertension were analyzed by multiple logistic regression analysis.

Results: The prevalence of prehypertension was 30.7%, hypertension 31.6% and normal blood pressure was 37.7%. Lipid disorders such as high total cholesterol levels, high triglyceride levels, high LDL-C levels were significantly higher in prehypertensive than optimal blood pressure (BP). Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed strong positive associations of pre-hypertension with high triglyceride levels (OR = 1.41, CI 95%: 1.13 - 1.75, p = 0.002); high LDL-C levels (OR = 1.42; CI 95%: 1.03 - 1.97; p = 0,034). The area under the ROC curve of triglyceride, cholesterol, LDL-C was 0.578; 0.566; 0.549, respectively. There was a positive correlation of blood cholesterol, blood triglyceride, blood LDL-C with changes in systolic BP, diastolic BP, and average BP.

Conclusions: The prevalence of prehypertension in Quang Nam province of Vietnam was 30.7%. High cholesterol, high triglycerides, high LDL-C level were significantly associated with prehypertension.

Key words: Lipid – prehypertension
THE ROLE OF NASOGASTRIC TUBE AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC REPAIR OF SMALL PERFORATION OF DUODENAL ULCERS IN LOW RISK PATIENTS
Authors: Nguyen Huu Tri
Published: May 2020

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of nasogastric tube after laparoscopic repair of small peforation of duodenal ulcers in low risk patients.

Methods: A retrospective study on 69 consecutive perforated duodenal ulcer patients with size of perforation of less than 5 mm, ASA score of less than 4, Boey score of less than 2, treated with laparoscopic repair at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital from January 2012 to June 2018. Patients were divided into two groups: group 1 with postoperative nasogastric tube and group 2 without postoperative nasogastric tube because patients were uncooperative and removed the nasogastric tube themselves.

Results: The mean age was 47.8 ± 14.7 years. Male/female ratio was 22. The mean of duration from symptom onset until surgery was 7.5 ± 5.5 hours. 60 patients (87.0%) had a Boey score of 0 and nine patients (13.0%) had a Boey score of 1. The mean of size of perforation was 3.5 ± 1.0 mm. All of perforations were on the anterior duodenal wall. The patients in the group 2 had a significantly shorter interval between surgery and passage of first flatus than in group 1 (1.8 ± 0.5 days vs 2.6 ± 0.7 days (p = 0.042)), had a significantly shorter postoperative hospital stay than in group 1 (4.5 ± 0.6 days vs 5.8 ± 0.8 days (p = 0.026)). There was no significant difference between group 1 and group 2 in the duration of analgesic use (2.3 ± 0.5 days vs 2.8 ± 0.8 days, p = 0.097). There was no morbidity or mortality in two groups.

Conclusions: The patients without postoperative nasogastric tube had a significantly shorter interval between surgery and passage of first flatus and postoperative hospital stay. The use of postoperative nasogastric tube in small perforations of duodenal ulcers in low risk patients seems to be unnecessary.

Key words: Perforated duodenal ulcer, laparoscopic repair, laparoscopic surgery, nasogastric tube
Looking through the Lens of Complexity Theory: An Evaluation of Climate Change and Coronavirus 2019 Outbreak
Authors: Anyanwu Raymond Ndubisi
Published: May 2020

When world leaders and delegates convened in Madrid, Spain in December 2019 for the 25th Congress of Parties (COP-25) to re-evaluate their obligations to the Paris Agreement on climate change, they could not prefigure coronavirus was about to overrun humanity. Virtually everyone describes climate change as the most complex ecological and social crisis confronting society in this century. When coronavirus outbreak struck humanity in December 2019, virtually everyone also describes it as the most complex crisis that had struck mankind since the end of Second World War. Both crises have also attracted significant response from policymakers; yet no research has weighed these two common challenges of our time side-by-side in a single study to establish whether they have equivalent level of complexity. This is crucial because confronting a problem without first understanding its complexity would culminate in a waste of resources and or failure to find a permanent solution to it. To address this concern, this paper evaluates global climate change and corona-virus 2019 outbreak using complexity theory as a conceptual framework, and makes recommendations for policy and research based on the outcomes.
Lossless Hybrid Coding technique based on Quasi Fractal & Oscillation Concept Method for Medical Image Compression
Authors: Magar Satyawati , Sridharan Bhavani
Published: May 2020

The Image compression is the most important entity in various fields. Image compression plays vital role in many applications. Out of which biomedical is one of the challenging applications. In medical research, everyday there is fast development and advancement. Medical researchers are thinking about digital storage of data hence medical image compression has a crucial role in hospitals. Here Morphological filter & adaptive threshold are used for refinement and used Quasi Fractal & Oscillation concept for developing new hybrid algorithm. Oscillation concept is lossy image compression technique hence applied on Non-ROI. Quasi fractal is lossless image compression technique applied on ROI. The experimental results shows that better CR with acceptable PSNR has been achieved using hybrid technique based on Morphological band pass filter and Adaptive thresholding for ROI. Here, innovative hybrid technique gives the CR 24.61 which improves a lot than hybrid method using BTC-SPIHT is 5.65. Especially PSNR is also retained and bit improved i.e. 33.51. This hybrid technique gives better quality of an image.
Performance of Signal Strength prediction in Data transmission Using Elliott wave Theory
Authors: P.M. Balasubramaniam , S Arivoli , N Prabhakaran
Published: May 2020

The article describes an algorithm for predicting the future signals with the aid of past signal samples. In the real signal processing environment, the amplitude and unsystematic in phase signal are lead to more complex to estimation the signal, thereby, customer service is enhanced by forecast. The forecast of financial marketplace are usually done by means of Elliot wave theory. In this article possibility and applicability survey of the EW Theory is proposed in the paper towards the power of the signal forecast. In nature, the EW theory has free declining environment, and also uncomfortable based on the customer and base station and height of the antenna. The proposed algorithm has tested in real life conditions, considering both, the pedestrian persons and the people travelling at 60 Km/Hr. Consequently, the predicted result incorporates the practical signal strength based on increasing distribution utility, signal to intervention noise ratio (SNR) and instability at their subsequent time. The end result of the algorithm shows 68% of successful prediction.
Compressive strength Prediction recycled aggregate incorporated concrete using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy System and Multiple Linear Regression
Authors: Falade Funso , Iqbal Taim
Published: May 2020

Compressive strength of concrete, renowned as one of the most substantial mechanical properties of concrete and key factors for the quality assurance of concrete. In the present study, two different data-driven models, i.e., Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS), and Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) were used to predict the 28 days compressive strength of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). 16 different input parameters, including both dimensional and non-dimensional parameters, were used for predicting the 28 days compressive strength of concrete. The present study established that estimation of 28 days compressive strength of recycled aggregate concrete was performed better by ANFIS in comparison to MLR. Besides, the performance of data-driven models with and without the non-dimensional parameters is explored. It was observed that the data-driven models show better accuracy when the non-dimensional parameters were used as additional input parameters. Furthermore, the effect of each non-dimensional parameter on the performance of each data-driven model is investigated and 28 days compressive strength of concrete is examined.
Delineate Subsurface and Groundwater Investigation of Ongur Watershed, South India
Authors: K Vinodh , S Senthilkumar , B Gowtham , K Srinivasamoorthy
Published: May 2020

The electrical resistivity technique is extremely supportive to investigate the nature of subsurface lithology by understand the variations in their electrical properties. The Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) technique by Schlumberger electrode array applied in 77 Locations at Ongur River Sub Basin in Tamil Nadu, India. The Signal stacking Resistivity Meter Model SSR-MP-ATS has been applied to gather the VES data by employed a Schlumberger array, one end current electrode (AB/2) ranging from 1 to 100 m, other side placing potential electrode (MN) from 0.5 to 10 m. The concept of the VES data interpreting is the foundation of IPI2Win. It means for a VES data are treated as a unity representing the geological structure of the Ongur River watershed. The output Geo-electrical layers, iso- resistivities and thickness of this area were prepared in spatial maps by using ARCGIS software. Consequently, the following zones with different resistivity values are detected consequent to different formations: (1) identification of lithology Ongur River Sub Basin, (2) layer saturated with fresh groundwater, (3) determine saltwater horizon.
Sala de aula
Authors: Martins Francisco André Silva , Fernandes Clifton Arllen Gomes
Published: May 2020

O presente trabalho traz em seu escopo o relato de uma experiência docente/discente vivenciada durante uma disciplina ministrada no segundo semestre do ano de 2018. No trabalho são apresentadas discussões e reflexões da disciplina Sala de Aula: Espaço Social, Cultural e Histórico ministrada no sétimo período, do curso de Pedagogia da Faculdade de Educação de uma universidade no estado de Minas Gerais. O objetivo central é condensar as discussões a partir de dois olhares, o olhar do estudante que cursou a disciplina e do professor que organizou e ministrou-a. As reflexões aqui apresentadas são entendidas como contribuição para a relação entre os sujeitos envolvidos nesse processo, professor e estudante, bem como o aprimoramento da disciplina ministrada, perpassando as referências bibliográficas, os conceitos centrais abordados, os filmes assistidos assim como as inquietações fomentadas a partir da vivência dessa experiência.
MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL DALAM PEMBELAJARAN PAI
Authors: Manshur Umar , Ramdlani Maghfur
Published: May 2020

Kemajuan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi sangat berpengaruh terhadap penyusunan dan implementasi strategi pembelajaran. Melalui kemajuan tersebut para guru dapat menggunakan berbagai media sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan tujuan pembelajaran. Dengan menggunakan media komunikasi tidak hanya mempermudah dan mengefektifkan proses pembelajaran, akan tetapi juga bisa membuat proses pembelajaran lebih menarik. Menurut Sanjay proses pembelajaran merupakan proses komunikasi. Dalam proses komunikasi selalu melibatkan tiga komponen pokok, yaitu komponen pengirim pesan (guru), komponen penerima pesan (siswa), dan komponen pesan itulah yang biasanya berupa materi pelajaran. Terkadang dalam proses pembelajaran terjadi kegagalan komunikasi. Artinya, materi pelajaran yang disampaikan guru tidak dapat diterima oleh siswa dengan optimal, artinya tidak semua materi yang dipelajari dapat dipahami dengan baik oleh siswa, lebih parah lagi siswa sebagai penerima pesan salah menangkap isi pesan yang disampaikan. Untuk menghindari hal tersebut, guru ditunut untuk dapat menyusun strategi pembelajaran dengan memanfaatkan berbagai media dan sumber pelajaran
IMPLEMENTASI NILAI-NILAI MULTIKULTURAL DI UNIVERSITAS YUDHARTA PASURUAN
Authors: M. Jamhuri
Published: May 2020

University of Yudharta Pasuruan was established in Pasuruan East Java on 1 August 2002 based on Decree of the Minister of National Education through Directorate General of Dikti Number: 146/D/0/2002, then renewed with decree of Minister of National Education through Dirjen Dikti number: 919/D/T/2005 S. D Number: 929/D/T/2005.The multicultural theory according to Azyumardi Azra is one of the fundamental virtues of democracy, but it has an ambivalent power that is termanivestated in two forms; form of solid and democratic forms. Being tolerant is letting or allowing others to be themselves, respecting others, by appreciating their origins and background.The design that researchers use is a type of qualitative research with phenomenological design. Namely the design of research, whose plan and structure of research are made in such a way, so that can be obtained answers to questions in the study, from each individual give the answer of each case or experience they know related to the question above.Evidence of the social turmoil that is happening in Depok and Surabaya, East Java and Indonesia, such as radicalism, terrorist groups that often impose the will in instilling an idea against others, often the riot as the case happens on Tuesday at. 22. Wib, 08 may 2018, about the Perlawana and deprivation of several firearms owned by terrorist prisoner and murder of 4 police officers sadistic, and the A police officer by NAPI terrorism which took place in Rutan Mako Brimob, Kelapa Dua, Depok, West Java. And simultaneous bombardment in one day, on Sunday 13 May 2018 in three Greja in Surabaya namely: a) Greja Santa Maria, Ngagel Surabaya. b) Christian Greja Indonesia Jl. Diponegoro Surabaya. c) Greja Pantekosta Jl. Arjuno Surabaya, and the night there is another bombing in Rusunawa, Jl. Along near Polsek Taman, Sidoarjo. And the next day on May 14, 2018 there was another bombing in Surabaya. On Wednesday, 16 May 2018 there was another attack in Riau Mapolda, which is a white mubil in the police, but the motorist fought and crashed the police, and the police passed away, and the perpetrator also announced in Kompas TV was set as a terrorist. It is necessary to further increase the ideals of Romo Kyai Sholeh Bahrudin: To create a campus that is tolerant, cool, peaceful, harmonious, mutual respect for each other and respect the differences in which all of them is a manifestation of the sublime value of the attitude of multiculturalism.
WORKING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FUNCTIONAL OF CREATION OF BREEDING CERTIFICATES BY MEANS OF THE SOFTWARE COMPLEX «ACCENT – BREEDING ACCOUNTING IN SWINE BREEDING»
Authors: Serdiuk M.
Published: May 2020

The article presents information related to the functionality of the program "Accent - breeding accounting in pig breeding". It is established that in the mode of automated breeding records in pig breeding the program is able to automate the compilation of breeding certificates for the sale of breeding animals. The method of creating a pedigree certificate is described.
Prognostic role of inflammatory markers in hepatocellular cancer patients receiving sorafenib therapy
Authors: Oğul Ali , Büyükşimşek Mahmut
Published: May 2020

Objective: Systemic inflammatory markers have been shown to have prognostic value in many types of cancers. Although the prognostic role of the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), derived neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (dNLR) and platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR) has been shown in hepatocellular cancer (HCC) patients who underwent transplantation, its prognostic value has not been investigated in HCC patients under sorafenib treatment. We investigated the prognostic value of inflammatory indices in patients with HCC under sorafenib treatment.

Materials and Methods: The data of 46 patients with stage III unresectable and stage IV HCC were evaluated retrospectively. SII and dNLR were dichotomized based on receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis (cut-off values: 355 and 1.8). No cut-off value could be determined for PLR; therefore, the median value was defined as the cut-off for PLR. At the time of diagnosis, values of these three inflammatory markers were analyzed to determine their association with clinicopathologic characteristics and to assess their prognostic values via the Kaplan-Meier method and multivariate Cox regression analysis.

Results: Overall survival (OS) was significantly shorter in patients with a high SII, dNLR, or PLR. In univariate analyses, tumor stage, tumor focus count, and presence of extrahepatic lesions seemed to affect survival. Multivariate analysis revealed SII and the presence of extrahepatic lesions as independent risk factors for survival.

Conclusion: The findings of the present study suggest that a high SII is an independent risk factor for survival in patients with HCC under sorafenib treatment.
Evaluation of Neutrophil, Lymphocyte, Platelet, Mean Platelet Volume, Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio, and Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio in Prostate Cancer Patients Treated with Radiotherapy
Authors: Bahtiyar Nurten , Mermut Özlem
Published: May 2020

Objective: Radiotherapy is a one cura­tive method for prostate cancer. Ionizing radiation can cause inflammation of tissues in and around the irradiated sites. But it is also suggested that low-dose radiation has anti-inflammatory effects. The present study was aimed at investigating the effects of radiotherapy on some inflammatory markers in prostate cancer patients.

Material and Methods: A total of 42 patients with prostate cancer and 30 healthy subjects were included in the present study. The day prior to radiotherapy (pre radiotherapy group) and the day radiotherapy was completed (post radiotherapy group) venous blood samples were collected. Neutrophil, lymphocyte, platelet, mean platelet volume (MPV), neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) levels were detected.

Results: Neutrophil values of the pre radiotherapy group were higher than the control group (p<0.05), and values of the post radiotherapy group were lower than the pre radiotherapy group (p<0.001). Lymphocyte values of the post radiotherapy group were lower than the control, and the pre radiotherapy groups (p <0.001 for both). Platelet values were decreased in the post radiotherapy group compared to the pre radiotherapy group (p <0.01). MPV values of the pre radiotherapy group were higher than the control group (p<0.05), and were lower in the post radiotherapy group than the pre radiotherapy group (p <0.001). NLR and PLR values were decreased in the post radiotherapy group compared to the control group (p <0.001 for both), and were increased in post radiotherapy group compared to the pre radiotherapy group (p<0.001 for both).

Conclusion: Our findings showed that neutrophil, and MPV were increased in the pre radiotherapy group compared to the control group. Neutrophil, lymphocyte, platelet, and MPV were decreased, NLR and PLR were increased in the post radiotherapy group compared to the pre radiotherapy group.
Classification of anemia as to the medullary response through reticulocyte count in dogs attended to in the Veterinary Hospital from Federal University of Mato Grosso, Campus Sinop.
Authors: Morais D. B. , Jesus M. S. , Bonatto A. C. , Silva D. W. , Kataoka A.
Published: May 2020

Anemia is defined as the presence of erythrocytes, hemoglobin concentration and/or hematocrit below the reference values, leading to death if not treated. It is manifested clinically in the presence of pale mucosae, dyspnea, exercise intolerance and increased heart rate due to reduced tissue oxygenation. The aim of this study was to classify the anemia according to the medullar response in regenerative with weak, moderate or intense release and non-regenerative with null response, correlating with its possible causes by reticulocyte count. Thus, 50 blood samples from anemic dogs treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Sinop Campus, were evaluated. After collection, blood smears were prepared for reticulocyte counting using supravital staining. Of the 50 animals evaluated, 54% (27/50) showed non-regenerative anemia with null response (<60,000 cells/μL), 36% (18/50) showed regeneration with weak release (60,000 to 150,000 cells/μL) and 10% (5/50) presented moderate to intense regeneration (>150,000 cells/μL). In conclusion, in this study was observed a predominance of non-regenerative anemia and a lower incidence of responsive anemia; the medullary response was more evident in hemoparasitosis anemia and non-regenerative anemia occurred mainly in animals with renal insufficiency, possibly due to insufficient production of erythropoietin
Urease inhibitor on performance of corn hybrids in second crop in Sinop-MT
Authors: Pereira C. S. , Wiest G. , Fiorini I. V. A. , Schoffen M. , Zanetti V. H. , Silva A. A.
Published: May 2020

Nitrogen is the most demanded element with the most complex management and with the highest responses in productivity in the corn crop, of the principal source of nitrogen supplies, but the urea is inefficient due to its volatilization. The objective of this work was to evaluate the agronomic performance and the efficiency of the urease inhibitor in formulations containing urea, applied in five different commercial corn hybrids in Sinop - MT. The experimental design was in randomized blocks, in a 3 x 5 factorial scheme with three replications. The first factor consisted of three cover fertilizations: control (without application of fertilizer); fertilization with 250 kg ha-1 of urea and fertilization with 250 kg ha-1 of urea with the presence of the urease inhibitor (UREMAX®) NBPT. The second factor was five corn hybrids: 2B433, DKB255, DKB335, NS45 and SYN522. It was found that all hybrids had greater growth and productivity when they received the urease inhibitor, in relation to the treatment without coverage. The hybrids DKB 255, 2B433 and SYN 522, the treatment with UREMAX® reached the highest productivity. The most prominent hybrid in productivity was DKB 255, which reached 9600 kg ha-1, with UREMAX® in cover fertilization, about 31% more than the treatment without urea coverage, and with gains of 18% in relation to urea.
Monitoring of psyllids (Psylloidea: Phalacridae) in integrated systems with eucalyptus
Authors: Campelo F. T. , Pitta R. M. , Barbosa L. R. , Queiroz D. L. , Corassa J. N.
Published: May 2020

Diversified systems allow the balance of the ecosystem, reducing the action of harmful insects to monoculture by retention time and immigration of the natural enemies. The objective of this research was to monitor the population of psilids, hemiptera, Psylloidea: Aphalaridae, deeucaliptos in integrated production systems. The evaluations were carried out in an experiment on productive systems integrating the components of eucalyptus crop, pasture and forest in a transition region between Cerrado and Amazonia in the State of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The study was conducted from June 2013 to September 2014, with assessments conducted during periods of drought and rain. The eggs, nymphs and adults of Spondyliaspidinae were quantified in each production system, using as methods of collection, adhesive traps and collection of the eucalyptus branches. The species Glycaspisbrimblecombei and Blastopsyllaoccidentalis were found. The largest infestations of eggs, nymphs and adults were in the dry period. The treatments did not differ for the variable eggs of B. occidentalis, but presented a significant difference for nymphs and adults. The effect of the treatments was not significant for eggs, nymphs and adults of G. brimblecombei. The time did not show a significant difference for the eggs of G. brimblecombei, but significant for their nymphs and adults. It concludes that the psyllids were not harmful to eucalyptus in the studied silvicultural phase and that the diverse landscape contributes to the reduction
Intussusception in cat: case report
Authors: Neto J. Bartolomei , Vasconcelos A. L. , Ferreira A. S. , Santi F. S. C. , Lazarotto W. V. , Novais A. A.
Published: May 2020

Intestinal obstruction is among the most common causes requiring surgical intervention in the small animal clinic. The more proximal and complete the obstruction, the more acute and intense the signs will be and the greater the likelihood of dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and even death. Among the causes of intestinal obstruction, intussusception may be the one with the highest prevalence. It is usually of idiopathic origin, has no racial and sexual predisposition, and its highest incidence is found in young animals. Predisposing factors are often associated, such as parasitism, gastroenteritis and foreign bodies where the treatment is usually surgical. In the present study we describe a case of a feline, female, one year and two months old with intestinal obstruction, presenting with four days' emesis, hypophagia, dehydration and apathy. This work aims to contribute to the knowledge and alert to a rapid differential diagnosis of intestinal obstructions which is a frequent and important disorder in the small animal clinic and is not always diagnosed in time.
The importance of plant diversity in the ecological management of insects in agroecosystems: a review
Authors: Gonçalves P. A. S.
Published: May 2020

The objective of this study is to evaluate the importance of plant diversity in insect management in agroecosystems.The conventional management of agroecosystems is based on monoculture, with exploitation of plant genotypes susceptible to pests and diseases, with intense use of agrochemicals and soil mechanization. The impact on agroecosystem biodiversity by intensifying agronomic practices results in losses of important ecological functions: decomposition, nutrient cycling, predation and parasitism. The potential of plant diversity in the sustainability of agroecosystems is recommended through practices such as intercropping, agroforestry systems, management of cover crops, spontaneous herbs and the use of plants attractive to natural enemies and as pest traps. Farm planning should take into account some level of plant diversification to avoid pest insect outbreaks. Thus, it will be possible to reduce pesticides in conventional system, and reduce the number of interventions with alternative substances in farm in agroecological systems.
Use of essential oils in the control of the fungus Fusarium oxysporum isolated in northern MT
Authors: Gama B. F. , Paiva G. A. , Silva L. S. , Medeiros T. R. , Rodrigues A. P. S. , Gibbert L. F. , Sorato A. M. C. , Campos O. R.
Published: May 2020

Banana is one of the most consumed fruits in the world, with high nutritional value, unparalleled flavor and affordable price. However, banana can be affected by numerous diseases, and Panamanian malaria is a pathogen caused by Fusarium oxysporum, with great impact on the culture. In order to find efficient and sustainable methods to control this phytopathogen, the present work aims to evaluate the antifungal activity of different vegetable oils. The experiment was carried out in the Microbiology Laboratory of the State University of Mato Grosso, Alta Floresta - MT, installed in a completely randomized design with 5 treatments, 4 vegetable oils (melaleuca, eucalyptus, citronella, mint) and the control Fusarium oxysporum disk) with 5 replicates. The measured essential oils were incorporated into the BDA culture medium at the concentration of 0.6% and the treatments were poured into Petri dishes. Subsequently, a 9 mm disk of pure phytopathogens was inserted into each plate. The plates were redirected to BOD, with a temperature of 25C ° and photoperiod 12/12 hours. The evaluation began after 24 hours, with measurements of the diameter of the colonies made up to the ninth day. These data were used in the calculation of mycelial growth rate index (IVCM) and percentage of growth inhibition (PIC) and finally submitted to analysis of variance, being observed that the oils have different effects between them. Thus, after the test of comparison of means, it was observed that the oils of melaleuca and eucalyptus are similar with the control, that is, they are not efficient in the control of the fungus in question since they present high IVCM. Citronella and mint oils demonstrated efficacy in the control of the pathogen, with a low IVCM value and high PIC value
Muzyka w służbie klasztornej dyplomacji
Authors: Walter-Mazur Magdalena
Published: May 2020

W XVII i XVIII wieku status ksieni żeńskiego klasztoru był zbliżony do statusu feudalnego władcy. Reprezentowała ona klasztor wobec władzy duchownej i świeckiej, oraz czuła się odpowiedzialna za jego materialny dobrostan, skąd nierzadko wynikała konieczność utrzymywania dobrych relacji i pertraktowania z osobami, od których klasztor był w jakimś względzie zależny. Dobre stosunki należało utrzymywać także z opiekunami potencjalnych bogatych kandydatek do zakonu, które mogły wnieść pokaźny posag, ważny z punktu widzenia materialnego funkcjonowania wspólnoty, a także z własnymi koligatami i wszelkimi osobami, które mogły wywierać wpływy w częstych sporach majątkowych,. Nadciągający okres kasat klasztorów wymagał tego, by decydentom zaprezentować klasztor jako dobrze uposażony i wzorowo funkcjonujący. Wreszcie, w niespokojnych czasach, nieraz przychodziło się ksieniom układać z dowódcami przemaszerowujących przez ich ziemie lub miasta wojsk.

Wychodząc od opisu wydarzeń utrwalonych w kronice benedyktynek sandomierskich, spisywanej w latach 1762-1780, ukazuję w jaki sposób w prowadzonych przez przełożoną działaniach dyplomatycznych była wykorzystywana muzyka wykonywana przez klasztorną kapelę. Przykłady, jakie chciałam tu przywołać, ukazują funkcję reprezentacyjną i „towarzyszącą” muzyki w klasztorze benedyktynek sandomierskich,  a także rolę koncertu jako „daru” powodującego zaciągnięcie zobowiązania.
Rekonstrukcja XIX-wiecznej mapy muzycznych tradycji polskojęzycznych ewangelików
Authors: Nawrocka-Wysocka Arleta
Published: May 2020

W badaniach tradycji muzycznych polskich ewangelików kategoria pogranicza jest bardzo pomocna i nośna. Ze względu na rozmieszczenie geograficzne i uzależnienie polityczne społeczności te, mimo iż starały się utrzymywać lokalną tradycję pozostawały pod dużym wpływem kultury oficjalnej. Na XIX-wiecznej mapie tradycji polskich ewangelików takich społeczności występowało całkiem sporo – kilka z nich uległo dezintegracji i zanikowi.

Wykorzystując wyniki najnowszych badań historyków, etnografów i religioznawców, a także informacje zgromadzone podczas kwerend źródłowych autorka podejmuje w artykule próbę nakreślenia XIX-wiecznej mapy tradycji polskich ewangelików. Na mapie oprócz społeczności lepiej znanych, jak ewangelicy ze Śląska Cieszyńskiego czy społeczność ewangelicka z Mazur Pruskich zostali umieszczeni również ewangelicy Pomorza Zachodniego (tak zwani Słowińcy), „zapomniany” lud z południowej Wielkopolski, ewangelicy z Dolnego i Górnego Śląska oraz z Królestwa Polskiego. Opracowanie  naświetla takie problemy jak: przenikanie kultur narodowych (niemieckiej i czeskiej zwłaszcza), wzajemne wpływy pomiędzy rozproszonymi społecznościami ewangelickimi, oraz postrzeganie tych społeczności przez duchownych i władze Kościoła. Muzyczne tradycje rozumiane są jako zwyczaje towarzyszące śpiewom religijnym oraz repertuar propagowany przez lokalne śpiewniki. W artykule zagadnienia te, jak również lokalny styl wykonawczy omówione są bardzo ogólnie, gdyż szczegółowa analiza zawartości poszczególnych śpiewników i porównanie zachowanych zapisów melodycznych wymaga osobnego opracowania. Ze względu na niesymetryczność zachowanych źródeł, dokładna rekonstrukcja mapy tradycji nie jest możliwa. W artykule przedstawiono jednak po raz syntetyczny obraz poszczególnych społeczności luterańskich obejmujący elementy uniwersalne i istotne cechy wyróżniające.
Kwestia autorstwa muzyki do baletu na przykładzie "Wesela w Ojcowie"
Authors: Kukla Adam Tomasz
Published: May 2020

Pomimo obszernych możliwości badawczych liczba publikacji naukowych na temat dziewiętnastowiecznego polskiego baletu jest dziś skąpa. Do tej pory żaden naukowiec również nie przeprowadził badań nad sposobem komponowania tego typu utworów i kwestii autorstwa, która jest z tym związana. Skłoniło to autora niniejszego artykułu do ukazania tego problemu na przykładzie najpopularniejszego we wspomnianym okresie baletu pt. Wesele w Ojcowie. Utwór miał prapremierę 14 III 1823 r. w warszawskim Teatrze Narodowym i obecny jest na teatrum do dziś.

Niniejszy artykuł został podzielony na dwie części. Pierwsza odpowiada na pytanie, w jaki sposób komponowano muzykę do baletów. Autor przedstawia kwestię odwołując się do tekstów prasowych. Najważniejszym z nich jest opublikowany w 1820 r. na łamach Tygodnika Muzycznego artykuł Karola Kurpińskiego „O muzyce do baletów pantomicznych”. Od współautora Wesela w Ojcowie dowiadujemy się, że istnieją dwie drogi do powstania muzyki: samodzielne napisanie kompozycji lub ułożenie jej z skomponowanych wcześniej fragmentów własnej lub cudzej muzyki. Dla kompozytora druga metoda wydaje się mieć słuszne uzasadnienie, ponieważ pozwala na przeniesienie znanych widzowi kontekstów z innych dzieł do baletu. Zabieg ten umożliwia odbiorcy na łatwiejsze zrozumienie akcji sztuki. Z artykułu artysty wynika, że słowo „kompozytor” na gruncie baletu można rozumieć dwojako, jako autora muzyki lub/i autora koncepcji przebiegu utworu.

W drugiej część artykułu myśl teoretyczna Kurpińskiego została ukazana na przykładzie utworu zawartego w tytule. Aby ujawnić autorstwo poszczególnych fragmentów baletu posłużono się źródłami muzycznymi. Na nich wzmiankowani są tacy kompozytorzy, jak Jan Stefani, Karol Kurpiński, Józef Damse, Józef Elsner, Józef Stefani, J. Borzysławski i Leopold Lewandowski. W tej części artykułu wykorzystano również dziewiętnastowieczną prasę. Teksty w niej zawarte koncentrują się głównie na autorze koncepcji przebiegu muzyki. Najczęściej pojawiają się nazwiska Kurpińskiego i Damsego, rzadziej Stefaniego ojca. Mimo to trudno jest jednoznacznie rozstrzygnąć, kto jest autorem koncepcji utworu. Całość niniejszego artykułu zamyka katalog numerów muzycznych, które w ciągu około pięćdziesięciu lat od prapremiery były wykonywane podczas Wesela w Ojcowie.