bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of timing of transplacental antibody transfer after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination against the Omicron variant: A prospective cohort study
Authors: Chiang Chia-Jung , Hsu Wei-Lun , Su Meitsz , Ko Wen-Chien , Hsu Keng-Fu , Tsai Pei-Yin
Published: May 2023

Objective To determine the optimal timing of SARS-CoV-2
vaccination during pregnancy by investigating the transplacental
transfer of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies from maternal SARS-CoV-2 vaccination
or infection. Design Prospective cohort study Setting
Samples were collected between June 6, 2022 and September 20, 2022 in
Taiwan. Sample Seventy-five maternal-cord pairs, including 38
pairs with a primary maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection by the Omicron
variant (BA.2.3.7) and 37 pairs without maternal infection.
Methods SARS-CoV-2 antibodies against the nucleocapsid
(anti-N), receptor-binding domain of the spike protein (anti-S), and the
neutralizing antibody (nAb) titers against different SARS-CoV-2 variants
were measured for the maternal-cord pairs. The participants were
categorized based on the timing of their last vaccination, including
during the third (T3) and second trimesters (T2) and before/during the
first trimester (T1). Comparison of anti-spike protein antibody and
neutralizing antibody concentrations was analyzed using the
Kruskal-Wallis test followed by a post-hoc Mann-Whitney U test.
Main Outcome Measures Anti-S concentrations of maternal and
cord serum among T1, T2, and T3 groups. Results Among
participants without SARS-CoV-2 infection, the highest anti-S levels (
p value for anti-S levels in maternal and cord plasma were
<0.001 and <0.001, respectively) and highest nAb
potency against both the Wuhan and Omicron strains ( p value for
nAb against Omicron strain were both <0.001 for maternal and
cord plasma) were observed in maternal and cord plasma in the T3 group.
Conclusions A booster vaccine dose during the third trimester
can provide maximum transplacental protection against the Wuhan
wild-type strain and Omicron variant. Pregnant women are encouraged to
receive vaccinations during pregnancy, ideally in the third trimester,
for the highest level of neonatal protection.
Tropical urban environments reveal a strong association of CD45RB lo TH2A subset to allergic rhinitis
Authors: Andiappan Anand Kumar , Lee Wendy W.L. , PUAN Kia Joo , Lee Bernett , Chua Celine , Koh Ser Mei , YUSOF Nurhashikin , Tan Kim Peng , Luis Boris San , Ong Jocelyn , Merid Simon , Ang Rachel , Chan Xue Ying , Jing Low , Terenzani Eliza , Lum Josephine , Foo Shihui , Zolezzi Francesca , Yan Annabelle Tay Sok , Melén Erik , Yi Soh Jian , Rotzschke Olaf
Published: May 2023

Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is strongly associated with
a type 2 response, characterized by the cytokines IL-5, IL-4 and IL-13.
Several studies have implicated ILC2 and TH2A (CD161+ TH2) but it is not
yet entirely clear which subsets are driving the common allergic
reactions underlying AR. The objective of this study aims to identify
critical pathogenic cell populations associated with AR and to determine
their phenotype and functional contribution to disease progression.
Methods: We identified integral allergic-specific cell types by
transcriptomic sequencing. Whole blood, PBMCs and plasma from a
cross-sectional cohort of 216 individuals were analysed by 9-colour flow
cytometry and ultra-sensitive cytokine bead arrays using unsupervised
clustering algorithms. Clinically active AR cases were further analysed
by functional mass cytometry to define phenotype and cytokine secretion
(IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, IL-9, IL13, IL-17A and IL-22) as well as the
expression of the hematopoietic prostaglandin D synthetase (HPGDS).
Results: The unbiased analysis revealed that atopy and AR
manifestation corelated only with eosinophils, plasma IL-5 and CD161+
TH2 cells. In-depth characterization further revealed that the CD45RB
CD161+ TH2 subset were most closely associated with
severity. This subset is able to concomitantly secrete multiple
cytokines including IL-5, IL-13 and IL-4 and has been previously
reported to be associated with other eosinophilic allergies.
Conclusion: CD45RB CD161+ TH2 have key
roles in driving the allergic response in AR. Neutralizing the CD45RB
CD161+ TH2 subset should disrupt the allergic
response pathway, thus providing a target for lasting therapeutic
interventions.
A bipolar junction transistor EMC modeling method based on physical characteristic measurement and simplex optimization
Authors: Pan Zeyu , Zhang Yu , Ren Dan , Yang Jinsheng , Nie Bao-Lin , Du Pingan
Published: May 2023

Bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) are widely used in various
electronic systems, and the establishment of the electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) model for BJTs is crucial for EMC analysis of these
systems, such as high-frequency circuits. In this paper, a BJT EMC model
that satisfies both functionality and EMC analysis requirements was
established based on physical characteristic measurement. Firstly,
comprehensive and systematic methods for measurement and extracting
SPICE parameters based on physical BJTs are presented, including a
proposed curve-fitting calculation method for extracting barrier
capacitance parameters. Secondly, an analysis of the impact of major BJT
electrical characteristics parameters was conducted, leading to the
identification of important model parameters affecting BJT functionality
and EMC. Finally, the primary BJT model was optimized using the simplex
method, and a method for EMC analysis and verification of the BJT model
was presented. The experimental and simulation results are in good
agreement, and the established model meets the accuracy requirements for
both EMC and functionality. Therefore, the proposed method is feasible
and suitable for the EMC modeling of BJTs.
A new GRACE downscaling approach for deriving high-resolution groundwater storage changes using ground-based scaling factors
Authors: Li Huixiang , Pan Yun , Huang Zhiyong , Zhang Chong , Xu Li , Gong Huili , Famiglietti James S.
Published: May 2023

To compensate for the intrinsic coarse spatial resolution of groundwater
storage (GWS) anomalies (GWSA) from the Gravity Recovery and Climate
Experiment (GRACE) satellites and make better use of current dense in
situ groundwater-level data in some regions, a new statistical
downscaling method was proposed to derive high-resolution GRACE GWS
changes. A ground-based scaling factor (SFGB) method was proposed to
downscale GRACE GWS changes that were corrected using gridded scaling
factors estimated from ground-based GWS changes through forward
modeling. The proposed method was applied in the North China Plain
(NCP), where many observation wells and consistently measured specific
yield are available. Importantly, the sensitivity of the proposed method
was explored considering the uncertainties of in situ GWS changes due to
variable specific yield and/or number of observation wells. Independent
validation shows that SFGB can effectively recover GRACE GWSA at the
0.5º grid scale (r = 0.81, root mean square error = 40.51 mm/yr). The
SFGB-corrected GWSA in the NCP was -32.60{plus minus}0.99 mm/yr
(-4.6{plus minus}0.14 km3/yr) during 2004-2015, showing contrasting
GWS trends in the piedmont west (loss) and the coastal east (gains).
Uncertainties in SFGB-corrected GWSA arising from specific yield,
groundwater-level, and both can be reduced by 90%, 65%, and 84%,
respectively relative to ground-based GWSA. This study highlights the
potential value of jointly using GRACE and in situ observation data to
improve the accuracy of GRACE-derived GWSA at smaller scales. The new
downscaling method and the improved groundwater storage change estimates
would facilitate better groundwater management.
Inovasi Digital dalam Sektor Publik: Studi Deskriptif Tentang Value Added Inovasi Pelayanan Kesehatan
Authors: Eprilianto Deby Febriyan
Published: May 2023

Keseriusan sektor swasta dalam melakukan pengembangan dan implementasi berbagai inovasi telah menjadi virus yang mulai menyebar pada sektor publik. Berbagai instansi publik saat ini telah berupaya mengembangkan berbagai jenis inovasi sebagai upaya untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan publik kepada masyarakat. Tetapi sangat disayangkan, sektor publik di Indonesia masih cenderung mengembangkan berbagai inovasi yang berbasis digital. Meskipun demikian, berbagai inovasi tersebut mampu memberikan kebermanfaatan baik bagi instansi publik maupun masyarakat sebagai kelompok sasaranya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis value added pada inovasi pelayanan kesehatan di Kota Yogyakarta. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif melalui observasi langsung, wawancara terstruktur, dan dokumentasi pada Dinas Kesehatan dan Puskesmas Kota Yogyakarta. Dari penelitian yang telah dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi Sistem Informasi Manajemen Puskesmas (SIMPUS) merupakan digital inovasi yang dikembangkan oleh Dinas Kesehatan Kota Yogyakarta yang telah diterapkan diseluruh puskesmas yang ada di Kota Yogyakarta. Aplikasi tersebut dikembangkan sejak tahun 2012. Setidaknya dari implementasi SIMPUS di Kota telah memberikan value added baik bagi Dinas Kesehatan, puskesmas dan masyarakat yaitu a) peningkatan kualitas pelayanan, dan b) peningkatan Indeks Kepuasan Masyarakat.
PENGEMBANGAN KAPASITAS APARATUR PEMERINTAH DESA DALAM PENATAAN ADMINISTRASI PEMERINTAHAN DESA BERBASIS TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI (E-GOVERNMENT)
Authors: Rizal AFRIZAL , Triandani Sahwitri , April Muhammad , Alkadafi Muammar
Published: May 2023

Secara faktual yang menjadi masalah  dalam  pengelolaan desa secara efisien dan efektif  adalah  kebijakan dan implementasi program pemberdayaan maupun pembangunan  yang  tidak didasarkan pada data dan informasi yang  akurat.  Salah satu aspek  penting  yang harus dilakukan oleh pemerintah, khususnya pemerintah desa  adalah  melaksanakan  tata kelola Administrasi Pemerintahan yang baik dan benar. Namun demikian, kapasitas penyelenggara pemerintah desa yang minim merupakan masalah utama yang banyak dihadapi desa-desa di Indonesia pada umumnya, termasuk Desa Simalinyang.  Penelitian bertujuan  untuk  mengetahui pengembangan  kapasitas aparatur pemerintahan desa  dalam tata kelola administrasi pemerintahan, sistem pelayanan administrasi desa menggunakan digitalisasi desa berbasis teknologi informasi (e-government) di Desa Simalinyang Kecamatan Kampar Kiri Tengah Kabupaten Kampar.  Metode penelitian ini adalah kualitatif  yang bersifat deskriptif. Observasi, Wawancara dan Dokumentasi adalah  tekhnik yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data.   Adapun hasil penelitian ini adalah tata kelola adminstrasi pemerintahan desa menjadi lebih tertata dengan baik dan benar sesuai dengan pedoman yang terstandar, peningkatan kompetensi  (pengetahuan dan keterampilan) para perangkat desa Simalinyang, dengan adanya penggunaan sistem Digitalisasi administrasi pemerintahan dan pelayanan administrasi desa.
Pengelolaan Limbah Organik Petani Untuk Mengatasi Kelangkaan Pupuk Bersubsidi
Authors: Prarikeslan Widya , Novio Rery , Nora Desri
Published: May 2023

Artikel tersebut bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu dan bapak petani dalam mengolah sisa tanaman menjadi barang yang bermanfaat serta meningkatkan pemahaman dan kemampuan masyarakat dalam hal memilah dan mengelola sampah. Aspek yang terlihat dari proses pengolahan limbah pertanian ini. Kegiatan ini dilakukan di Jorong Taluak Cupak, Kabupaten Solok dan Silang Bawah, Kota Padang Panjang. Peserta yang terlibat adalah ibu dan bapak petani yang diwakili oleh 20 orang. Bentuk kegiatannya adalah melakukan pelatihan terkait pemilahan sampah dan melakukan pelatihan terkait pengelolaan sisa tanaman menjadi eko-enzim yang dapat digunakan sebagai pupuk organik. Tahap pelaksanaan diawali dengan tahap persiapan, tahap pelaksanaan, dan diakhiri pada tahap monitoring dan evaluasi. Hasil pelatihan yang dilakukan di Nagari Cupak Kabupaten Solok dan Silaing Bawah Kota Padang Panjang adalah enzim ramah lingkungan yang dapat digunakan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari seperti membersihkan rumah, buah-buahan dan juga sebagai pupuk. Dari pelatihan ini masyarakat memahami manfaat yang dihasilkan dari sisa panen yang tidak perlu dibuang tetapi dapat digunakan kembali, hal ini juga dapat mengurangi jumlah sampah yang dibuang ke TPA setiap harinya. Memotong alur distribusi sampah ke TPA dan pengelolaan sampah merupakan solusi efektif dan mempercepat pengolahan sisa tanaman menjadi produk yang lebih bermanfaat.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Google Site Pada Mata Pelajaran Sosiologi Kelas XI IPS SMA Negeri 2 Pangkalan Lima Puluh Kota
Authors: Anggellina Fauzia , Nurlizawati Nurlizawati
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini   bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran google site pada mata pelajaran sosiologi yang valid, praktis dan efektif. Untuk menghasilkan produk media berbasis google site maka digunakan penelitian dan pengembangan dengan model pengembangan 4-D (Define, Design, Development, Dessiminate). Produk media yang telah dihasilkan terlebih dahulu divalidasi oleh ahli dan kemudian diujicobakan untuk dapat mengetahui praktikalitas dan efektifitasnya dalam pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu penulis melakukan uji coba pada pembelajaran sosiologi pada siswa kelas XI IPS SMA Negeri 2 Pangkalan. Pengumpulan data validitas media google site diperoleh dari ahli, sementara praktikalitas diperoleh berdasarkan hasil angket yang diberikan kepada guru dan siswa, serta efektifitas media diperoleh dari hasil uji pretest dan posttest siswa. Hasil validasi media google site dari tiga orang ahli memperoleh hasil sangat valid dengan hasil dari validator 1 sebesar 86,76 %, validator 2 sebesar 85,29 %, validator 3 sebesar 89,70%, Tingkat praktikalitas Praktikalitas media ini menunjukkan hasil  sangat praktis ketika digunakan oleh guru dan siswa. Selain itu hasil uji pretest dan posttest memperlihatkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar siswa sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan media google site, sehingga dapat disimpulkan media google site efektif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa.
Federación Rusa, 2006
Authors: Sidorenko Tatiana
Published: May 2023

En 2006, la economía rusa continuó su crecimiento por octavo año consecutivo. De acuerdo con los datos del Comité Estatal para las Estadísticas, en la primera mitad del año el PIB ruso experimentó un aumento de 6.5, superando así el índice de 2005.¹ Entre los factores que contribuyeron al crecimiento del PIB es necesario mencionar la coyuntura favorable en los mercados internacionales, el muy rápido desarrollo del comercio interior y la construcción —a los que correspondió 50% de dicho crecimiento— y el incremento de la demanda interna. Según las estimaciones del Banco Mundial, en 2006 la tasa de crecimiento del PIB de Rusia podría alcanzar 7%.² Sin embargo, aunque durante los primeros diez meses la tasa de crecimiento de la producción industrial superó a la del mismo periodo de 2005 y alcanzó 4.3%, la calidad de ese crecimiento no es satisfactoria. Lo que sucedió fue que la tasa de crecimiento de la minería aumentó y la de la industria de transformación disminuyó. Las únicas ramas que lograron superar el índice promedio de crecimiento de la industria de transformación, fueron la metalurgia (10.2%), la industria alimenticia (5.3%), la trasformación del petróleo (6%), la industria de celulosa y papel (6.8%), la industria textil (7.8%) y la producción del calzado y de ropa de cuero (11.1%).³ En cuanto al sector energético, su aporte al PIB ruso pasó de 17% durante la época soviética a 33% en la actualidad, lo que significa que la economía rusa tiene una fuerte dependencia con respecto a los precios internacionales del petróleo y el gas.
Singapur en 2006, la continuidad
Authors: Hernández Polo Blanca Emilia
Published: May 2023

Durante 2006 la situación general del país se mantuvo estable y las políticas externa y exterior siguieron su cauce. Los resultados de las elecciones de mayo robustecierón el mandato del primer Ministro Lee Hsien Loong, con lo que se aeguró la continuidad de las políticas de gobierno. A pesar de los altos precios internacionales del petróleo, el alza en las tasas de interés y las tenciones regionales, la economía mantuvo un crecimiento favorable, que se espera continúe hasta fin de año. La cooperación multilateral para la seguridad regional aún es una prioridad de la política exterior del gobierno, así como el fortalecimiento de sus relaciones con nuevos socios estratégicos, como la India y países del Medio Oriente.
Taiwan
Authors: Anguiano Eugenio
Published: May 2023

El año 2006 fue de turbulencia política interna para la llamada República de China; turbulencia que afectó principalmente al presidente Chen Shui-bian por serios escándalos de corrupción, en los que se vieron envueltos sus parientes políticos y, al final, hasta su propia esposa. La popularidad de Chen cayó a sus índices más bajos desde que ganó, por primera vez, la jefatura del Estado en el año 2000; eso afectó al Partido Democrático Progresista (PDP), que defiende una búsqueda de identidad propia para Taiwan, distinta de China y el espejismo del que el régimen político de la isla luche contra el de la República Popular por la representatividad de toda China. Estas dificultades benefician al gobierno de Beijing, que de ninguna manera aceptaría el encaminamiento de Taiwan hacia su dependencia, pero al que tampoco parece convenirle una total defenestración, por corrupción, de su enemigo, el presidente Chen.
KESELAMATAN KERJA PADA BONGKAR MUAT KAPAL MINI PURSE SEINE 10 GT DI PELABUHAN PERIKANAN LEMPASING
Authors: Nurbaiti Lilis , Iskandar Budhi Hascaryo , Solihin Iin
Published: May 2023

Pelabuhan Perikanan Pantai (PPP) Lempasing merupakan pelabuhan perikanan terbesar di Lampung. Salah satu kapal yang paling banyak dioperasikan di Pelabuhan Lempasing yaitu mini purse seine. Terdapat berbagai aktivitas di Pelabuhan Lempasing, yaitu pendaratan (bongkar muat) dan pemasaran ikan. Aktivitas bongkar muat di Pelabuhan Perikanan Lempasing merupakan aktivitas utama setelah kapal berlabuh di dermaga. Kecelakaan yang terjadi pada aktivitas bongkar muat dapat menyebabkan kerugian berupa terhambatnya kegiatan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengidentifikasi kegiatan dan potensi bahaya aktivitas bongkar muat kapal mini purse seine, menganalisis tingkat kecelakaan dan peluang risiko yang mungkin dapat terjadi, memberikan rekomendasi/alternatif solusi, serta menentukan tindak pengendalian kecelakaan kerja. Metode survei deskriptif HTA (Hierachy Task Analysis) digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat 47 risiko kecelakaan pada aktivitas bongkar muat, kegiatan berisiko ringan 36 (77%), menengah terdapat 5 (11%) kegiatan, 2 (4%) kegiatan berisiko berat, dan 4 (9%) kegiatan berisiko fatal. Risiko kecelakaan kerja terbesar terjadi pada kegiatan bongkar, hal ini disebabkan karena individu yang terlibat cukup banyak (sekitar 20 orang) dan aktivitas yang dilakukan cukup berat.
Hyperbole as a Rhetorical Strategy in a Documentary Film Defilada (The Parade) by Andrzej Fidyk
Authors: Fiołek-Lubczyńska Bogumiła
Published: May 2023

The aim of this article is an attempt to analyse the world-famous documentary film entitled The Parade (Polish title Defilada). The film has a unique narrative structure, as it belongs to the performing arts, and makes use of hyperbole which represents one of rhetorical tropes. Thus, the narration of the film is characterised by a specific rhetorical order which follows the rules of composing a text about art, culture and other phenomena. The result is often art itself. At the level of creative intention, Andrzej Fidyks’s films constitute spectacles which have to be appealing enough to attract the attention of a contemporary viewer. Thus, spectacularity of this film is not only a feature directly related to audiovisual art. It constitutes an aesthetic value as well, and the spectacle appears as a parade in honour of the country’s leader. Research methods include two types of text analysis, i.e. the rhetorical analysis, and the analysis based on film studies. The neo-rhetorical (i.e., argumentative) approach to the cinematographic text is visible in studying The Parade as a documentary which was created under conditions of full control over the director, together with lack of access to information. Perversity is a deliberate argumentative strategy, as Fidyk uses it in order to explain to the viewers the reality of the visited country.
Contemporary Consumer Trends
Authors: Czerwiński Bogumił , Domański Jarosław
Published: May 2023

The spread of the use of the Internet in economic and social life has undeniably contributed to the development of the digital economy. Thus, it is hard to imagine that it won’t affect consumer behavior. The primary purpose of this study is to identify current trends shaping consumer behavior. This goal was achieved primarily through a critical analysis of the literature on the subject and social phenomena. For at least the past several decades, consumerism has been a particularly important phenomenon in developed countries. In opposition to consumerism stands another trend that has been experiencing a worldwide renaissance since the 1960s—that is, minimalism. One of the important trends described in the study is the virtualization of consumption. However, the text also highlights groups of consumers who are much slower to adapt to the use of modern tools, namely the digitally excluded. An attempt was also made to characterize minimalism. Its philosophical origins are indicated, and some contemporary scientific findings are presented, the results of which may have strong relevance to business practice.
Health Status of Honeybee Colonies Differing in Genetic Intra-Colonial Diversity
Authors: Gerula Dariusz
Published: May 2023

Two different levels of diversity within a colony were compared for the prevalence of pathogens and diseases. Lower genetic diversity was obtained in the colonies in which the queens were inseminated with semen collected from drones originating from a single colony, while greater was obtained in the colonies with queens inseminated with semen from drones of thirty different colonies. Bees were tested for Varroa destructor infestation, microsporidia Vairimorpha spp. infection, acute bee paralysis virus (ABPV) and deformed wing virus (DWV). Colonies with a greater genetic diversity of workers in colonies were more infested with Varroa mites than genetically uniform colonies. Varroa infestation was not found to be associated directly with the weakening of bee colonies after winter. The two experimental groups had a similar number of colonies infected with Vairimorpha, and viruses. Intensity of Varroa infestation and Vairimorpha infection did not significantly affect the overwintering of bee colonies. Colonies in which DWV was detected significantly weakened during overwintering.
Evaluation of the Effects of Fertilization and Drying Methods on Pre and Post Aflatoxin Infection in Maize under Busogo Climatic Conditions
Authors: Dushimeyesu Erastus , Habimana Sylvestre , Musana Rwalinda Fabrice , Mushayija James
Published: May 2023

The research was conducted in the years of 2020-2021 during the growing seasons such as 2021A started from September 2020 till the end of January 2021 and 2021 B started from February till end of June 2021, in Busogo sector, Musanze District, Northern Province. The purpose of this project was to assess the impact of fertilization and drying methods such as sun drying, dry shelter and kitchen drying on aflatoxin contamination in maize before and after harvesting. The area from which this project was conducted was chosen due to the availability of a lot of number of maize growers who cultivate them not only for consumption but also for trade purpose either processed or non-processed. During this study, a total of twenty-four samples were collected, examined and evaluated for aflatoxin levels in both seasons. In the season 2021A and 2021B sample collection equivalent to twelve in each season was done then dried them within 30 days by using different drying methods such as dry shelter, kitchen drying, sun drying. Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four treatment of fertilizer combination in four replications was used in this study and all experimental plots were planted with one maize variety (H628) purchased from Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board. Except samples from maize cultivated without fertilizer, level of aflatoxin infection was found to be higher 10 Parts per billion. The East African countries community standard limit of 10 parts per billion which indicate a health risk to the consumer, when comparing the three drying methods employed in this study, the kitchen drying method produced lower levels of aflatoxin (1.6 parts per billion) than the dry shelter (3.2 parts per billion) and sun drying methods (2.9 parts per billion), samples taken from the control plot (T4) stands for no fertilizer application resulted greater levels of aflatoxin with an average of 25.75 prts per billion compared to other treatments which yielded aflatoxin levels of at lower than 10 parts per billion. The use of kitchen drying can be recommended as well as mixture of both organic and inorganic fertilizers when growing maize in order to reduce the level of aflatoxin.
Spatial Variability and Mapping of Selected Soil Physical Properties under Continuous Cultivation
Authors: Sani Sufiyanu , Abdulkadir Aliyu , Hmad Pantami Salihu A , Sani Mahmud , Amin Ali Muhammad , Abdullahi Muhammad Yakubu
Published: May 2023

Assessments of Soil physical properties and estimation of their associated variability are essential for making site-specific decisions on soil and crop management This study examined the spatial variability of soil hydro-physical properties and variance structure at Sector F1 of the Jibia Irrigation project Katsina State, Nigeria. Grid sampling technique was used to obtain one hundred and forty-four (144) soil samples from 206 ha of land using Google earth. The grids were drawn using Google earth software at intervals of 150 m x 150 m. Surface soil samples (0 - 20 cm) were collected at grid intersection points. The collected soil samples were air-dried and passed through a 2mm sieve, and analyzed using standard laboratory procedures for physical parameters. The ArcGIS software package 10.3 was used to model the variance structure of Sand, Silt, Clay, Bulk density, Particle density, Percent total porosity and Organic Matter (OM). Results obtained revealed that the coefficient of variation (CV) ranged from 5.724% in particle density to 109% in clay. The Semivariogram showed that the range of spatial dependence varied from 0.342m for (Dry mean weight diameter) to 9.3m (Organic matter) for all measured soil properties. High Spatial dependency ratios were observed for Bulk density, Sand, Silt and clay contents. Particle density exhibited moderate spatial dependency (Nugget to sill ratio 0.25 – 0.75%). Wet Mean weight diameter and organic matter content have a weak spatial dependency. The results indicated that sandy textured soils dominated the greater part of the study area with low to moderate organic matter content. The soils being sandy-dominated has a high infiltration rate and low ability to retain moisture and nutrients were observed as the major characteristics of the soil of the study area.
Looking Inward, Looking Forward: Articulating Alternatives to the Education System for Adivasis, by Adivasis
Authors: Jayakumar Chinmayi , Gangadharan Payain , Sankaran Suganya
Published: May 2023

The education question for the four indigenous communities of Gudalur, Tamil Nadu has been shrouded in silence by those in power, and on the rare occasions that the shroud has been lifted, the people have seldom had their say. This report explores how the Bettakurumba, Kattunayakan, Mullakurumba and Paniya communities of Gudalur have experienced the current education system so far, their understanding of the purpose of Adivasi education, and an alternate conceptualisation of educational practices geared towards greater equality and justice as understood by the people of the community.
Toward Overcoming Identity Politics – A Question of Effectiveness and Responsibility
Authors: Marković Olja
Published: May 2023

In this paper I will examine the grounds for the desires of marginalized groups to be recognized, by building on Wendy Brown’s critique of identity politics. In that context I will try to actualize the question of responsibility for the sake of critique and revision of the principles underlying identity politics. I will demonstrate how the subjects use identity politics to seek symbolic and legal recognition, by inscribing pain into the law and creating wounded attachments. I will show how the resistance expressed in this manner is ineffective, because the subjects: 1. are normalized and depoliticized; 2. are deprived of the possibility to take action; 3. linger in the past; 4. deny responsibility. After examining the problematic implications produced in this way, I will point out how empowering resistance can be used to overcome pain, as an alternative to identity politics.
Super Puta
Authors: Lobo Marissa
Published: May 2023

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Mimi Mercedez and übermateriality of sex work
Authors: Ivić Milica
Published: May 2023

Starting from Beatriz Preciado’s claim in her 2013 book Testo Junkie that all current conceptions of labour (immaterial, cognitive, linguistic, even biopolitical) treat the human body as desexualised, and her proposition that the paradigmatic model of labour today is “pharmacopornopolitical”, I would propose to examine the contemporary practice using the example of a Serbian female artist named Mimi Mercedez – a stripper and trap singer.
Algunos aspectos del estilo de vida swinger en una muestra de sujetos en la ciudad de Medellín
Authors: Monsalve Cataño Astrid Liliana , Villa Londoño Antonio Jose , Álvarez Posada José Luis
Published: May 2023

Este articulo presenta resultados de investigación orientada a identificar cómo vivencian las parejas con una relación estable, la actividad Swinger, indagando cuáles son sus referentes de amor, fidelidad, relación de pareja e identificando como afecta a su relación los señalamientos culturales. Se utilizó un enfoque cualitativo, nivel descriptivo y método fenomenológico. Al interior de las parejas entrevistadas se perciben desigualdades en cuando a la motivación que les llevo a elegir el estilo swinger, los cual sugiere la existencia de una sutil manipulación y dominio por parte de uno de los miembros de la pareja. Igualmente, las parejas Swinger entrevistadas vivencian su sexualidad y estilo de vida de forma encubierta a la hora de enfrentarlo como un rótulo ante la sociedad.
Hibridación tecno-cultural: nuevos horizontes en el lenguaje comunicativo del actor latinoamericano
Authors: Loaiza Natalia , Navarro María Mónica
Published: May 2023

Se plantea en este artículo la existencia de una nueva dimensión socializadora, a partir de un lenguaje mediatizado y universalista generador de la multiculturalidad, proceso que da como resultado una reestructuración social, cultural y comunicativa. Es así como la virtualidad ha influido en la construcción de un sujeto colectivo, el cual introyecta una serie de ideologías y conductas con las cuales teje una red simbólica que va forjando parte de su identidad, en este sentido no hay un sujeto completamente libre; pues en él se encuentra plasmada la huella de la interculturalidad, pero así mismo es un sujeto que vive y teje experiencias y prácticas propias, que interactúan con las colectivas produciendo un sujeto creador; pasando de este modo de las prácticas colectivas a las prácticas subjetivas. Lo anterior nos lleva a concluir y exaltar la importancia de la objetividad en esta era mediática, donde el sujeto elige ser o no, un agente activo en el proceso comunicativo y con esto elaborar o no, la construcción de un criterio propio, haciendo posible concebir el nuevo horizonte de pensamiento del actor Latinoamericano.
Violência psicológica e o papel do psiquiatra: uma revisão narrativa
Authors: Azevedo Sofia Cid de , Telles Lisieux Elaine de Borba
Published: May 2023

Introdução: A violência psicológica é uma forma de violência doméstica caracterizada por agressões verbais, constrangimento, humilhação, manipulação, ameaças e isolamento da vítima. Apesar de ser a forma mais prevalente de violência por parceiro íntimo, a violência psicológica é a mais subnotificada, podendo evoluir para agressões mais graves, como abusos físicos e sexuais, quando não há intervenção externa. Métodos: Revisão narrativa visando discutir o estado da arte e atualização do conhecimento sobre violência psicológica contra a mulher. Discussão: O dano psicológico causado por esta violência pode levar a quadros de depressão, ansiedade, estresse pós-traumático, abuso de substâncias e ideação suicida, que podem ser identificados pelo psiquiatra na prática clínica. O psiquiatra também pode atuar no tratamento farmacológico e psicoterápico das consequências do abuso psicológico nas vítimas, além de oferecer apoio e orientações em eventuais processos de denúncia e/ou separação. Pela alta comorbidade com transtorno por uso de substâncias nos agressores, o psiquiatra pode atuar em programas de reabilitação de tratamento, prevenindo a ocorrência de novas agressões. No setting forense, o psiquiatra pode conduzir perícias e assistências técnicas para documentar os danos sofridos pelas vítimas, além de avaliar risco de violência e imputabilidade penal dos agressores. Conclusão: A violência psicológica é um problema de saúde pública com consequências graves. Como profissional da saúde, o psiquiatra tem potencial para atuar em diversas áreas do combate à violência doméstica.
Clinical manifestations of COVID-19 in patients with asthma, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus
Authors: Budiarti Retno ,   Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Hang Tuah, Surabaya, Indonesia,   * Corresponding Author: Retno Budiarti, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Hang Tuah, Surabaya, Indonesia. E-mail: retnobudiarti@yahoo.com, Ediono Ediono ,   Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Hang Tuah, Surabaya, Indonesia, Kalaznykov Mohammad ,   Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Hang Tuah, Surabaya, Indonesia, Yamaoka Yoshio ,   Department of Environmental and Preventive Medicine, Oita University, Faculty of Medicine, Yufu, Japan,   Gastroentero-Hepatology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Dr. Soetomo Teaching Hospital, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia, Miftahussurur Muhammad ,   Helicobacter pylori and Microbiota Study Group, Institute of Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia,   Muhammad Miftahussurur, Gastroentero-Hepatology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Dr. Soetomo Teaching Hospital, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia. E-mail: muhammad-m@fk.unair.ac.id
Published: May 2023

The clinical symptoms of COVID-19 infection differ from one patient to another, requiring different management. This study intended to characterize the clinical manifestation of COVID-19 in patients with asthma, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus (DM). We analyzed data from 540 medical records of patients with comorbidities like asthma, hypertension, and DM diagnosed with COVID-19, looking at vital signs upon admission, chest X-ray, and laboratory results. Most patients were male (57.0%). The most prevalent comorbidity was hypertension (46.3%) and DM (46.3%), followed by asthma (7.4%). 273 patients had improved condition (50.6%). Patients with hypertension had the most extended length of stay compared to other comorbidities groups (13.0±8.5 days). There were significant differences in the oxygen saturation and respiration rate between the three groups (p=0.002, p<0.0001, respectively). The mean lymphocyte (p=0.028) and hematocrit count (p=0.001) were significantly different between the three comorbid groups, with the hypertension group having the highest mean lymphocyte (15.1±8.9) and hematocrit (38.7±6.9) count. COVID-19 had a significant impact on patients with asthma, hypertension, and diabetes comorbidities concerning the final condition, length of stay, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate, and also on the hematology level, mainly lymphocyte and hematocrit. Treatment, age, and infection might be determinant factors for different outcomes in each type of comorbidity.
Effect of commercially pure titanium implant coated with calcium carbonate and nanohydroxyapatite mixture on osseointegration
Authors: Abdullah Zainab Saleh ,   Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, Mahmood Mustafa Shaker ,   Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, Abdul-Ameer Faiza Mohammed Ali ,   Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, Fatalla Abdalbseet Ahmad ,   Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq,   * Corresponding Author: Abdalbseet Ahmad Fatalla, Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq. E-mail: abdalbasit@codental.uobaghdad.edu.iq
Published: May 2023

In this research, rabbit femurs were implanted with CP Ti screws coated with a combination of CaCO3 and nanohydroxyapatite, and the effect on osseointegration was assessed using histological and histomorphometric examination at 2 and 6 weeks. CaCO3 and nanohydroxyapatite were combined with the EPD to coat the surfaces of the CP Ti screws. The femurs of five male rabbits were implanted with coated and uncoated implant screws. Healing time was divided into two groups (2 and 6 weeks). After 2 and 6 weeks of implantation, the histological examination revealed an increase in the growth of bone cells for coated screws, and the histomorphometric analysis revealed an increase in the percentage of new bone formation (after 6 weeks, 5.08% for coated implants and 3.66% for uncoated implants). In addition, the uncoated implant, the CP Ti implant coated with a combination of CaCO3 and nanohydroxyapatite, stimulated early bone development after two weeks and mineralization and maturation after six weeks.
The role of COVID-19 in myopathy: incidence, causes, treatment, and prevention
Authors: Awad Manal ,   Department of Family Physician (CCFP), Madigan Medical Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Al-hussaniy Hany Akeel ,   Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq,   Dr. Hany Akeel Institute, Iraqi Medical Research Center, Baghdad, Iraq,   * Corresponding Author: Hany Akeel AL-hussaniy, Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq. E-mail: hany_akeel2000@yahoo.com, Alburghaif Ali Hikmat ,   Department of Pharmacy, Ashur University College, Baghdad, Iraq, Tawfeeq Karam Turath ,   Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq
Published: May 2023

Myopathy is a disease characterized by muscle dysfunction in general and may be associated with genetics, medication such as statins, or inflammation. In 2019, an epidemic viral infection (SARS-CoV-2 virus) that invaded most countries worldwide appeared and caused acute respiratory disease. Consequently, patients had to take a group of drugs for a relatively long treatment period. According to several studies, there was an increase in the cases of muscular disorders due to several factors. This study aimed to (1) investigate the relationship between COVID-19 and myopathy and (2) identify the causes and prevention methods. A systematic review was conducted, analyzing several articles from the following databases: ResearchGate, Medline, DOAJ (The Directory of Open-Access Journals), PubMed, and Google Scholar. After performing the search and filtering the results, we included 61 articles. There was a strong relationship between COVID-19 and myopathy, especially in patients admitted to the ICU department, due to medication or neurological dysregulation with multiorgan dysfunctions such as polyneuropathy, peripheral nerve involvement, dysautonomia, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and many others.
The importance of CA 72-4 and CA 19-9 dosing in gastric cancer
Authors: Roșu Mihai Cătălin ,   Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vasile Goldiș Western University of Arad, Arad, Romania,   Department of General Surgery, Arad County Emergency University Hospital, Arad, Romania,   * Corresponding Author: Mihai Cătălin Roșu, Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vasile Goldiș Western University of Arad, Arad, Romania. E-mail: mihai.roshu@yahoo.com,   Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vasile Goldiș Western University of Arad, Arad, Romania,   2nd General Surgery Clinic, Pius Brinzeu Emergency Clinical Hospital, Timisoara, Romania, Ardelean Andrei ,   Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vasile Goldiș Western University of Arad, Arad, Romania,   Department of General Surgery, Arad County Emergency University Hospital, Arad, Romania, Moldovan Silviu Daniel ,   Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vasile Goldiș Western University of Arad, Arad, Romania, Faur Flaviu Ionut , Nesiu Alexandru ,   Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vasile Goldiș Western University of Arad, Arad, Romania,   Department of Urology, Arad County Emergency University Hospital, Arad, Romania, Totoloci Bogdan Dan ,   Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vasile Goldiș Western University of Arad, Arad, Romania,   Department of General Surgery, Arad County Emergency University Hospital, Arad, Romania
Published: May 2023

Serological analysis of tumor markers has emerged as a non-invasive method for monitoring cancer patients, including tumor recurrence and response to treatment. Tumor markers have the potential to aid in both the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer, but their most important role currently lies in the monitoring of tumor progression. Tumor markers can also provide valuable information on treatment effectiveness, with changes in plasma values indicating tumor regression or progression. This research aimed to investigate the correlation between the serum detection values of three tumor markers – CEA, CA 19-9, and CA 72-4 - and their utility in the diagnosis and prognosis of patients with gastric cancer. The study seeks to uncover the relationship between these tumor markers and the evolution of gastric cancer, providing insights into their potential use in clinical practice.
Potential protective effects of Azelnidipine against cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in male rats
Authors:   Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq,   * Corresponding Author: Zainab Fakharaldeen, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Iraq. E-mail: zainabfakheraldin@gmail.com, Fakharaldeen Zainab , Al-Mudhafar Ahmed ,   Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq, Radhi Ali ,   Department of Medicine, Al-Hakeem Hospital, Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf, Iraq, Hadi Najah ,   Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq
Published: May 2023

This study was performed to evaluate the neuroprotective effect of Azelnidipine in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion and to envisage its mechanisms. Twenty-eight adult male Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 200–300 g were randomized into 4 groups (7 rats in each group). Sham (neck dissection without bilateral common carotid artery occlusion), control (30 minutes of bilateral common carotid artery occlusion and reperfusion for 1 hour), vehicle (identical volume of 0.3% carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) orally every day then bilateral common artery occlusion and reperfusion), and Azelnipine-treated rats (7 days of Azelnidipine pretreatment 3 mg/kg/day followed by bilateral common carotid artery occlusion and reperfusion). In addition to brain infarct volume and histopathological assessment, the brain tissues were harvested to evaluate cerebral IL-6, IL-10, TNF-α, ICAM-1, NF-κB p65, and total antioxidant capacity levels. Cerebral levels of IL-6, IL-10, TNF-α, NF-κB p65, and ICAM-1, besides cerebral infarct volume, were significantly elevated in control and vehicle related to sham groups, while total antioxidant capacity was markedly reduced. Azelnidipine treatment resulted in remarkable upregulation of total antioxidant capacity; meanwhile, IL-6, TNF-α, NF-κB p65, and ICAM-1 showed a considerable reduction. Cerebral IL-10 levels were not affected by Azelnidipine pretreatment. Histologically, control and vehicle rats showed severe ischemic injury, which was greatly reversed by Azelnidipine treatment. The current study disclosed that Azelnidipine could markedly reduce cerebral infarct volume and ameliorate histopathological damage in male rats exposed to cerebral ischemia/reperfusion. The neuroprotective effects of Azelnidipine probably stemmed from its anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties. Azelnidipine had no effect on cerebral IL-10 levels.
The "not so good" thyroid cancer: a scoping review on risk factors associated with anxiety, depression and quality of life
Authors: Alexander Kyle ,   Department of Basic and Clinical Sciences, University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus,   These authors contributed equally to this work, Lee Sum-Yu Christina ,   Department of Basic and Clinical Sciences, University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus,   These authors contributed equally to this work, Georgiades Stelios ,   Department of Basic and Clinical Sciences, University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus, Constantinou Constantina ,   Department of Basic and Clinical Sciences, University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus,   * Corresponding Author: Constantina Constantinou, Department of Basic and Clinical Sciences, University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus. E-mail: constantinou.co@unic.ac.cy
Published: May 2023

The incidence of thyroid cancer has increased in recent years, leading to a growing number of survivors facing lifelong consequences. This scoping review investigated anxiety, depression, and quality of life (QoL) in thyroid cancer survivors compared to the general population, those with benign pathology, and survivors of other types of cancers. Moreover, we aimed to identify the risk factors associated with anxiety, depression, and QoL in thyroid cancer patients. A total of 727 articles were identified through PubMed, ProQuest, Cochrane, and Google Scholar databases, and 68 articles that met the criteria were selected for data extraction. Thyroid cancer survivors have a poorer QoL compared to the general population, population with benign pathology, and survivors of other types of cancer associated with worse clinical outcomes. The main risk factors are grouped into socioeconomic factors, disease-specific factors, management factors, comorbidities, and patient perceptions. Effective communication between the patient and the medical team and behavioral interventions may reduce these risks. Despite the common perception of thyroid cancer as a "good cancer," the findings of this review demonstrate the need to address the risk factors associated with increased anxiety, depression, and lower QoL in survivors.