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The Effect of Adjuvants on the Effectiveness of Some ACCase and ALS Inhibitors in Controlling Winter Wild Oat (Avena ludoviciana)
Authors: Ghafouri Alireza , Alimoradi Leila , Baghestani MohammadAli , Mohasel Mohhmad Hasan Rashed
Published: April 2023

The current study was conducted in 2020 to evaluate the effect of five adjuvants on increasing the efficiency of doses of various common herbicides in a wheat field in Iran to control wild oats. mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron. The experiment was carried out at the research greenhouses of the weed research department of the Iranian Plant Protection Research Institute. The experimental factors were included: 1) herbicide treatment at five levels (various doses of herbicides including Clodinafop-Propargyl (TopiK EC 8% and EC 24%), mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron (Atlantis OD 1.2% and WG 3.6%) and Pinoxaden (Axial EC 5%), 2) various adjuvants at five levels including Ino Alg NPK (containing 20% seaweed extract at a rate of four liters per hectare), Ino Alg NPK (NG) fertilizer containing 20% seaweed extract and 10% free amino acids with 2 liters per hectare, Torpedo II adjuvant with a dose of 0.1 liters per hectare, Doctil adjuvant with a dose of 0.04 liters per hectare, and the amino acid leucine (3% production produced by Sigma Aldrich, USA) and 3) winter wild oat populations (susceptible and resistant). In this study, the effect of the above adjuvants on increasing the effectiveness of the above herbicides was repeated to control winter wild oats (Avena sterilis subsp. ludoviciana (Durieu) Gillet & Magne). The study was done by a randomized design with a factorial experiment and four replications. Treatments were performed in 3-4 leaf stage of winter wild oats. The Fresh weight, dry weight, and survival percentage of the populations was measured twenty-eight days after application of the treatmentsfresh. The results of the experiment showed that the use among all herbicides, the recommended doses of herbicides along with Ino Alg NPK (NG) adjuvant showed the most significant effect in reducing the dry weight of wild oats.
Correlation of balance posturographic parameters during quiet standing with the Berg Balance Scale in patients with Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Bao Wei , Tan Yuyan , Yang Ying , Chen Kai , Liu Jun
Published: April 2023

Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often clinically associated with posture instability and more easily falling. The Berg balance scale (BBS), as an important clinical indicator, is commonly used to subjectively evaluate a patient’s balance ability. Meanwhile, computerized force platforms have been used in research on postural control. The various parameters from obtained posturography are interpreted to assess balance ability. The present study aimed to explore the correlations between posturographic variables and the BBS, and furthermore to efficiently evaluate posturalinstability and fall risk of early and moderate PD patients.
Methods:A total of 46 PD patients were involved in the experiment. Patients were asked to perform BBS tests and force platform tests under eye open (EO) and eye closed (EC) conditions. The recorded COP signal was analyzed with the time domain statistical method, the frequency domain method of Power Spectral Density (PSD), and structural methods of Stabilogram Diffusion Analysis (SDA), Sway Density Plot (SDP) to retrieve different posturographic variables. The correlation between posturographic variables under EO and EC conditions with BBS was compared statistically. The significantly correlated posturographic parameters were then applied to analyze posturographic differences between different groups: faller vs. non-faller (patients with/without a history of falls in the past 12 months).
Results: Among the different posturographic parameters, the prediction ellipse area, the slope of the regression line at a high-frequency band of PSD in the medial-lateral (ML) direction, the crossover point of the regression lines of SDA in the anterior-posterior (AP) direction, and the distance between successive peaks of SDP had significant correlations with BBS. These selected BBS-related parameters also show significant differences between faller and non-faller. The selected posturographic parameters can be used as effective indicators to evaluate the balance ability of Parkinson’s disease patients.
Diagnosis and management of ureterovaginal fistula in a resource limited setting: a 12 years’ experience at four fistula surgery centers in Uganda
Authors: Kajabwangu Rogers , Geissbüehler Verena , Tibaijuka Leevan , Byamukama Onesmus , Kalyebara Paul Kato , Ainomugisha Brenda , Margolis Thomas , Lukabwe Henry , Njagi Joseph , Lugobe Henry Mark , Kayondo Musa
Published: April 2023

Background: Ureterovaginal fistulae usually follow iatrogenic injury to the ureter during pelvic surgery. This manifests as urine incontinence and results in serious psychosocial effects to the women. Ureterovaginal fistulae unlike vesicovaginal fistulae present challenges in diagnosis and management especially in resource constrained settings.
Objective: To describe the magnitude, aetiology, diagnosis, management and outcomes of ureterovaginal fistula at four fistula surgery centres in Uganda over a twelve-year period.
Methods: A retrospective review of charts for women who had fistula repair at four regional fistula repair centres in Uganda from 2010 to 2021 was conducted. The diagnosis of ureterovaginal fistula was made clinically using a combination of a history of leakage of urine through the vagina following a pelvic surgery, absence of visible anterior vaginal wall defect on speculum examination, a negative methylene blue dye test, and a three-swab test. All women were managed using open transvesical ureteral reimplantation with or without Boari flap. A ureteral stent and Foley catheter were left in situ for 2 weeks. The outcome of surgery (successful fistula repair with urine continence) was determined at 2 months post-surgery. This was confirmed through a vaginal speculum exam.
Results: Overall, there were 477 women who were managed for genito-urinary fistulae during the study period. Approximately 1 in every 10 women with genitourinary fistula had uretero-vaginal fistula (n=47, 9.8%). The mean age of the women with ureterovaginal fistula was 31.9 (SD ±11.8) years. Majority of the ureterovaginal fistulae (n=33, 70.7%) followed caesarean sections done at general hospitals (n=22, 46.8%) by medical officers (n=32, 68.1%). The clinical assessment method used in this study was accurate in diagnosing ureterovaginal fistula. Successful fistula repair with urine continence using the open transvesical ureteral reimplantation was achieved in 45 (95.7%) of the cases.
Conclusion: Iatrogenic ureterovaginal fistulae are common in Uganda and most follow caesarean section performed at lower-level health facilities by medical officers. In resource limited settings where advanced diagnostic techniques aren’t available or not affordable, a simple but careful step-wise clinical evaluation described in this study is effective in making a diagnosis. Open transvesical ureteral re-implantation fistula repair technique has a high successful repair rate with urine continence.
Circuit Design and Embedded Software Development of Automatic Water Seepage Meter
Authors: YUAN Junjie
Published: April 2023

Permeability meter plays an important role in the measurement of road seepage performance. The data deviation is easy to produce because of incorrect reading by using the manual seepage meter. Thereby, the application program based on Windows CE operating system is developed, which includes test process, data processing and battery monitoring. And the manual control, automatic delay and industry standard operation processes can be achieved by adopting the timing and event-driven modes, furthermore, it has the function of calculating standard deviation, mean value and coefficient of variation, checking out the existing data. And the recorded data can be automatically appended to the list. The software which uses the recursive median algorithm to filter the original data can monitor the dynamic change of liquid level synchronously, and can also measure the initial and final liquid level height like the manual seepage meter. It can provide a smooth curve of the seepage process. Combined with observation and data analysis, it is found that the process curve is obviously related to the phenomena of water seepage, lateral infiltration, water leakage and bubble burst, so these phenomena of water seepage process of road can be recognized through algorithm development.
Clinical application of chromosomal karyotype analysis combined with chromosomal microarray analysis in the prenatal diagnosis of pregnant women with advanced maternal age
Authors: Liu Hongyu , Deng Siyuan , He Rong , Gan jianling , Ouyang Ning
Published: April 2023

Background This study aimed to investigate the clinical application value of chromosome karyotype analysis and union chromosome microarray analysis (CMA) in the prenatal diagnosis of pregnant women with advanced maternal age.
Method A total of 228 pregnant women who received invasive prenatal diagnosis due to advanced age in the Medical Genetics Department of Pingxiang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Jiangxi Province, China from January 2021 to June 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Results of chromosome karyotype analysis and CMA were compared.
Results (1) Chromosome karyotype analysis was performed in 228 elderly pregnant women, among which 213 were normal. Abnormal karyotype was found in 15 cases. (2) Among 228 elderly pregnant women, 211 had normal CMA results and 17 had abnormal CMA results. A total of 32 abnormal cases were detected by chromosome karyotype analysis combined with CMA. (3) A total of 15 cases had abnormal karyotype, only 6 cases had abnormal CMA results, and the coincidence rate of abnormal detection rate of the two methods was 40%.(4) Chromosome inversion, translocation, chimera, and polymorphism were not abnormal in CMA.
Conclusion The above two methods had advantages and disadvantages. Karyotype analysis and microarray analysis technology can effectively improve the detection rate of abnormalities in the prenatal diagnosis of older pregnant women. This finding suggested that clinicians should comprehensively analyze various influencing factors, conduct reasonable genetic counseling, and combine the two methods of analysis to improve the detection rate of fetal abnormalities and prevent birth defects in newborns.
Issue detection and prioritization based on app reviews
Authors: de Lima Vitor Mesaque Alves , Barbosa Jacson Rodrigues , Marcacini Ricardo Marcondes
Published: April 2023

Opinion mining for app reviews aims to analyze people's comments on app stores to support software engineering activities, particularly software maintenance and evolution. One of the main challenges for software quality maintenance is promptly identifying emerging issues, e.g., bugs. However, due to a large amount of textual data, manually analyzing these comments is challenging, and machine learning-based methods have been used to automate opinion mining. Our objective is to minimize the time between the occurrence of the issue and its correction, providing means for the quick identification of the issue through prioritization levels. This paper introduces the automatic generation of a risk matrix from user reviews to answer the following research question: how do we prioritize and treat reviews in time so that the app is competitive and guarantees the timely maintenance and evolution of the software? We present the MApp-IDEA (Monitoring App for Issue Detection and Prioritization) method to detect issues and classify the reviews in a risk matrix with prioritization levels. We present an approach that (i) automatically collects reviews, (ii) detects issues, (iii) classifies reviews in a risk matrix, and then (iv) models the temporal dynamics of issues and risks through time series to trigger alerts. The results showed that our unsupervised issue detection approach is competitive compared to state-of-the-art supervised methods. We performed an empirical evaluation with 50 mobile applications (apps) and processed approximately 5 million reviews, where we detected 230,000 issues and classified them into priority levels using a risk matrix. We have shown that opinions extracted from user comments provide important information about the app's issues and risks. In evaluation, we found that issues detected early with our approach are associated with later fix releases by developers.
Binary to Hexadecimal decoder using Pockel’s effect guided Mach-Zehnder Interferometer (MZI)
Authors: Das Sourabh Kumar , Pahari Nirmalya
Published: April 2023

A novel design of binary to hexadecimal decoder using titanium diffused LiNbO3 waveguide-based electro optic (Pockel’s effect) Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) has been proposed here. Decoders are digital systems which are used to convert the binary input into the desired output format. The 'Hexadecimal Numeral System' is extensively used in processing units and programming languages. ‘Hexadecimal’ numerals' key benefit is their ability to hold more numbers in less memory. The decoder accepts the binary code after processing it and changes it back into a format that output devices can use. In this paper, the conversion process is proposed using tree net architecture which is very much simpler form than any other mapping. The whole design has been simulated step wise and results are verified by OPTIBPM using beam propagation methodology (BPM). The wafer dimension of footprint of the binary to hexadecimal decoder is 0.4 cm × 800μm and hence it belongs to integrated optics.The proposed photonic decoder's short response time will be useful in commercial research for applications such as memory addressing, speech coding and decoding, line coding and decoding for digital data communication.
What factors are associated with the prognosis of Primary testicular diffuse large B-cell lymphoma? A study based on the SEER database
Authors: Yang Shujun , Chang Wei , Zhang Bin , Shang Panfeng
Published: April 2023

Purpose Primary testicular diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (PT-DLBCL) is a relatively rare urological tumor with a high degree of malignancy and a poor prognosis. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic risk factors for survival of patients with PT-DLBCL, and then to construct a predictive model and verify its reliability.Methods First, we selected subjects from the SEER database (2000–2018) and analyzed the survival of PT-DLBCL patients by Kaplan-Meier test. Then, we analyzed prognostic factors by Cox regression. Finally, the data from the training cohort were used to construct a prediction model and represented with a nomogram. We evaluated the nomogram using the consistency index (C-index), decision curve analysis (DCA), and the area under the subject operating characteristic curve (ROC). In addition, calibration curves were plotted to assess the agreement between the column plot model and the actual model.Results We identified five independent risk factors for patient prognosis affecting OS and CSS in patients with PT-DLBCL by univariate and multivariate analysis, including age, transversality, Ann Arbor staging, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. According to the above factors, we constructed prognostic nomograms, and found that age contributed the most to the survival of patients with PT-DLBCL. The C-indexes for the nomogram of OS and CSS in the training cohort were 0.758 (0.716–0.799) and 0.763 (0.714–0.812), and in the validation cohort were OS and CSS 0.756 (0.697–0.815) and 0.748 (0.679–0.817).Conclusion We produced the first nomogram of PT-DLBCL, and it can be used to evaluate the CSS and OS of patients to determine the prognosis of patients.
Niche Products and the Marketplace
Authors: Kim Seongkyun
Published: April 2023

This paper provides a framework for analyzing the impact of a big platform's data acquisition and self-preferencing on niche firms' entry decisions with a simple two-period model. If a platform can acquire data and production cost is sufficiently low, the platform's ability to gain advantages over niche firms, which makes the platform a monopolist, influences niche firms' entry decision in several ways that depend on the size of demand given to the niche firms. Specifically, in the case of a niche firm having a small demand size, the related abilities of the platform facilitate the entry of niche firms, which is often impossible without data acquisition and self-preferencing exposures enabled by the platform. On the other hand, those abilities of the platform are a threat to the niche firms with intermediate-size demand, and thus negatively influence their entry decision. In terms of welfare, we find that those abilities of the platform can improve the consumer's surplus and total welfare by reducing the platform's common optimal referral rate for niche products, although they can harm the net profit of niche firms.
JEL classification: D82, L12, L41
Potential risk resulting from the influence of static magnetic field upon living organisms. Numerically simulated effects of the static magnetic field upon biologically important amino acids
Authors: Ciesielski Wojciech , Kołoczek Henryk , Oszczęda Zdzisław , Soroka Jacek A. , Tomasik Piotr
Published: April 2023

Background An attempt to recognize the effects of a static magnetic field (SMF) of varying flux density on flora and fauna is performed. It involves studies on the influence of SMF upon molecules of selected 19 proteinogenic amino acids essential for functioning flora and fauna.Methods Computations of the effect of real SMF 0.0, 0.1, 1, 10, and 100 AMFU (Arbitrary Magnetic Field Unit; here 1AMFU ≥ 1000 T) flux density were performed in silico (computer vacuum) involving advanced computational methods.Results The static magnetic field (SMF) decreased the stability of the amino acid molecules. This effect depended on the position of the molecule with respect to the direction of the SMF of the Cartesian system. An increase in the value of heat of formation was accompanied by an increase in the dipole moment.of the molecules It was an effect of deformations of the molecules. Solely the cysteine and tryptophan molecules suffered radical transformation at 100 AMFU.Conclusions SMF even of the lowest strength, a 0.1 AMFU flux density influences the biological role of amino acids. This effect is generated chiefly due to the changes in the electron density and a decrease in the binding coherence of the electron pair in the external SMF around the atoms of the carboxylic and amino groups.
The three-tube method via precise interventional placement for esophagojejunal anastomotic fistula after gastrectomy: A single center experience Running Title：Three-tube method for esophagojejunal anastomotic fistula
Authors: ding xiaolong , Zhang Chenchen , Li Xiaobing , Liu Tao , Ma Yaozhen , Yin Meipan , Li Chunxia , Zhou Gang , Wu Gang
Published: April 2023

Background Esophagojejunal anastomotic leakage is a serious complication after total gastrectomy. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of transnasal placement of drainage tube, jejunal decompression tube, and jejunal nutrition tube under fluoroscopy for treatment of esophagojejunal anastomotic fistula after gastrectomy in gastric cancer patients.Methods Retrospective review of patients with esophagojejunal anastomotic fistula treated with transnasal placement of abscess drainage tube, decompression tube, and jejunal nutrition tube under fluoroscopy. Fistula healing time, patient survival, and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status before and after treatment were evaluated.Results Sixty-four patients were included in the study. Insertion of the transnasal abscess drainage tube, decompression tube, and jejunal nutrition tube was successful on the first attempt in all patients. Simple transnasal drainage was used in 35patients, simple percutaneous abscess drainage was used in 13 patients, and transnasal drainage plus percutaneous abscess drainage in 16patients. After placement of the tube, the mean volume of drainage was 180ml (10–850 mL); the amount steadily decreased from then on. The clinical treatment success rate is 84.3%(54/64). Median time to fistula healing was 58 days (7 days to 357 days).Conclusions Transnasal insertion of transnasal abscess drainage tube, jejunal decompression tube, and jejunal nutrition tube under fluoroscopy appears to be a simple, minimally invasive, effective, and safe method for treating esophagojejunal anastomotic fistula after gastrectomy.
Disparities in Utilization of Mammogram Screening and Incidence of Postmenopausal Metastatic Breast Cancer in Asian American Women
Authors: Reddy Megan , Liao Cheng-I , Aliabadi Arya , Johnson Caitlin R. , Kapp Daniel S. , Chan John K.
Published: April 2023

Background The incidence of metastatic breast cancer is rising, but few studies have analyzed Asian American women with a focus on screening and obesity rates.Methods Data from the U.S. Cancer Statistics were examined for trends and incidence rates of breast cancer. Using the Center for Disease Control data mammogram compliance and obesity rates in Asian women were analyzed.Results Over our 18-year study period, the incidence of postmenopausal metastatic breast cancer increased by 2.19% annually in Asian women compared to only 1.03% in White women. Asians also had higher rates of mammogram non-compliance compared to other racial groups. Of Asians, the rates of obesity in postmenopausal women were highest in those aged 65–74 years.Conclusions Compared to other races, Asians have the highest increase in the incidence of metastatic breast cancer with lower rates of screening mammograms. Further research is needed to better understand these disparities.
Impressum und Inhaltsverzeichnis
Authors: Jebens Holger
Published: April 2023

Front Matter inklusive Inhaltsverzeichnis
Linkspolitische Positionierung, Marginalisierung und Emigration in der Geschichte der Ethnologie
Authors: Geisenhainer Katja
Published: April 2023

This article focuses on Otto Mänchen-Helfen, who has hardly been considered in the history of ethnology or cultural anthropology so far, as he was mainly regarded as a sinologist or as an art historian with a fous on Asia. In pre-senting his biography, three points are emphasized. It is shown that Mänchen-Hel-fen was definitely a representative of ethnology, who was, however, hindered in his further career by the Nazi regime. He was also active in the social democratic movement, and was one of the few in this circle who opposed colonialism and the cultural mission argument. The second emphasis in the article is to contrast his stance with other voices from the socialist and social democratic movement, among them ethnologists. The third emphasis is on the presentation of the emigration of the Mänchen family, who were forced to leave first Germany and then Austria due to Mänchen-Helfen’s political commitment and the Jewish family background of his wife Anna Mänchen, who was furthermore a psychoanalyst and a student of Anna Freud.
Rossel Islanders and Wanggulam Lani
Authors: Ploeg Anton
Published: April 2023

This paper compares social inequality in the Melanesian societies of the Rossel Islanders and the Wanggulam Lani. As regards the Rossel Islanders, I rely on the ethnography of John Liep. For the Wanggulam Lani I use my own research among them. The comparison shows how, in these two societies, men ac-quired prestige and power in different ways: on Rossel Island by prominence in transactions in wealth items, and among the Wanggulam Lani by warriorhood and leadership in war.
Elena Govor und Nicholas Thomas (Hrsg.): Tiki. Leiden 2019
Authors: Bucher Gudrun
Published: April 2023

Buchbesprechung
Anna Sperk: Die Hoffnungsvollen. Halle 2016
Authors: Klingler Nico
Published: April 2023

Buchbesprechung
Hermann Parzinger: „Verdammt und Vernichtet“. München 2021
Authors: Riese Berthold
Published: April 2023

Buchbesprechung
Andre Gingrich und Peter Rohrbacher (Hrsg.): Völkerkunde zur NS Zeit aus Wien (1938–1945). Wien 2021
Authors: Streck Bernhard
Published: April 2023

Buchbesprechung
Veröffentlichungen des Frobenius-Institutes
Authors: Jebens Holger
Published: April 2023

Veröffentlichungen des Frobenius-Institutes
Factors affecting tour operator effectiveness in South Thailand
Authors: Na Phayap Nutsana , Jankingthong Wiwat , Thongpoon Siriluck , Wangbenmad Chutima
Published: April 2023

This paper aims to examine the effect of competitive advantage, business innovation, corporate social responsibility, social media, business adaptation, and human capital management on the effectiveness of tour operators in South Thailand. This quantitative study used a questionnaire as a research tool. Five hundred owners/executives of tour operators in South Thailand were asked to fill in the questionnaire during the survey; however, only 470 questionnaires were accepted for further data analysis. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to examine the data and hypotheses.According to the empirical results, competitive advantage, social media, business adaptation, and human capital management significantly, positively, and directly affect effectiveness. Moreover, business innovation and corporate social responsibility have a significant, positive, but indirect effect on effectiveness through competitive advantage. Whereas business innovation and corporate social responsibility have an insignificant, negative, and direct effect on effectiveness. Human capital management also has a direct effect on effectiveness through business innovation. This shows that competitive advantage, social media, business adaptation, and human capital management are, respectively, the factors that could directly increase the tour operator’s effectiveness. In contrast, innovation and corporate social responsibility do not directly promote effectiveness. However, these results cannot be generalized, as they may be different if conducting the research in other regions of Thailand.
Does job satisfaction mediate the effect of a reward system on organizational citizenship behavior? Evidence from the public sector
Authors: Musannip Efendi Siregar Zulkifli , Parlaungan Nasution Ade , Ende  , Nur Supriadi Yudi , Reresimi Meisa
Published: April 2023

Employees with organizational citizenship behavior are characterized by the attitude of people who show employees’ willingness to exceed the minimum targets set by the organization. Thus, employees will work voluntarily even outside their duties and responsibilities. This study aims to investigate the interactions between reward systems and organizational citizenship behavior, considering work satisfaction as a mediating factor. This paper employs a quantitative methodology. Thirty-eight agricultural extension employees from the Agricultural Office in Labuhanbatu Regency, Indonesia, served as the samples. SEM (SmartPLS) approach was utilized to analyze the data. The findings discovered that the reward system has a favorable and considerable impact on job satisfaction. The results also boosted that the increase in employee job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on increasing organizational citizenship behavior. The relationship between the reward system and organizational citizenship behavior is positive but insignificant. Moreover, the study also demonstrates that job satisfaction significantly and favorably mediates the impact of the reward system on organizational citizenship behavior. Therefore, a reward policy must be implemented to satisfy employees because job satisfaction is crucial in increasing organizational citizenship behavior.
Wavepress is a User-Friendly Toolkit for Computational Chemistry, Drug Design and Material Science
Authors: Gonçalves Mateus , Nunes Cleiton , Sáfadi Thelma , Ramalho Teodorico
Published: April 2023

Wavepress is a signal processing software that has a simple and friendly interface that can be used by researchers, professors and students. The program uses the wavelet transform, which is a signal processing tool, being used to handle a signal in the time-scale space. In this way, the program can be used for signal processing capable of reducing, without losing important information, the amount of information. Thus, it is possible to obtain graphs and tables to explore the results in a comprehensive and satisfying way. In this work, the main features of Wavepress are explored with applications in computational chemistry, and drug design, all examples are illustrated with graphs and tables got with Wavepress.
Synthesis and Phytotoxic Evaluation of 3-Indolylglycine Derivatives as New Natural-Like Herbicides
Authors: Amaral Alexandra , Willig Julia , Olguin Conceição , Oliveira Isadora , Stefani Helio , Botteselle Giancarlo , Manarin Flávia
Published: April 2023

A novel class of potential herbicides, 3-indolylglycines were synthesized using an effective, green and rapid approach via multicomponent reaction (aza-Friedel-Crafts) between indoles, aldehydes and anilines in a water/sodium dodecyl sulfate system. The main advantages of this methodology are ease of handling, scalable to gram scale and a metal-free approach. The reaction is compatible with a variety of functional groups, obtaining the desired products in moderate to excellent yields. The biological activity of the 3-indolylglycines was evaluated, and it was found that these compounds interfere with the germination and radicle growth of Lactuca sativa, mainly the compound 4k.
Use of animal origin protein concentrates in bread baking
Authors: Shabunina Maria , Andreeva Anastasiya , Pavlova Anastasia
Published: April 2023

Protein deficiency in the human diet is a widespread problem that affects all body systems. Nutrition adjustment appears to be one of the most effective ways to prevent this problem. This study was aimed at investigating the possibilities of using animal origin protein concentrates in bread baking industry.

Study objects included five breads: one control and four samples containing protein concentrates. The test wheat bread samples contained 7, 9, and 11% of milk protein concentrate and 7% of whey protein concentrate to the mass of flour in the dough. Rheological parameters of the dough were obtained using an alveograph and a farinograph. The specific volume and sensory characteristics of the baked products as well as crumb deformation were evaluated. The nutritional value of two samples – control and with 9% of milk protein concentrate addition – was determined by calculation.

Whey protein concentrate had a negative influence on the dough rheology. Low water binding capacity and specific volume as well as hard crumb make the usage of this product in bread baking unacceptable. The palatability test showed that bread supplemented with 9% of milk protein concentrate had the best sensory characteristics, compared to control and other test samples (with 7 and 11% of this concentrate). The predicted protein content was equal to 11.6 g/100 g that is 35% higher than in the control sample. Consequently, milk protein concentrate has a potential to improve biological value of the bread that can be further helpful to prevent the protein deficiency.

Milk protein concentrate can be successfully used in the bread making process as an ingredient to correct the nutritional and biological value of baked products.
Plant extracts and essential oils in the dairy industry: A review
Authors: Abd El-Aziz Mahmoud , Salama Heba H. , Sayed Rehab S.
Published: April 2023

Plants have been used as food additives worldwide to enhance the sensory qualities of foods and extend their shelf life by reducing or eliminating foodborne pathogens. They also serve as therapeutic agents due to their beneficial effects on human health through their anti-cancerous, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-modulatory properties.

Plants can be added to food as a dry powder, grated material, paste, juice, or as an extract that can be produced by a variety of methods. Plant extracts and essential oils are concentrated sources of bioactive phytochemicals that can be added to food in small amounts in a variety of forms. These forms include liquid, semi-solid, or dry powder for easy and uniform diffusion. Encapsulation can protect bioactive compounds from temperature, moisture, oxidation, and light, as well as allow for controlling the release of the encapsulated ingredients. Nanoemulsions can enhance the bioactivity of active components.

This review explains how plant extracts and essential oils are used in the dairy industry as antimicrobial materials, analyzing their impact on starter bacteria; as natural antioxidants to prevent the development of off-flavors and increase shelf life; and as technological auxiliaries, like milk-clotting enzymes, stabilizers, and flavoring agents. Therefore, plant extracts and essential oils are a better choice for the dairy industry than plants or their parts due to a wide range of applications, homogeneous dispersion, and ability to control the concentration of the bioactive ingredients and enhance their efficiency.
Water environment characteristics and control countermeasures of typical hilly cities in Southeast China
Authors: You Aiju , Hua Lei , Hu Jingwen , Wang Ziming
Published: April 2023

Due to population growth and economic development, problems such as uneven distribution of freshwater resources and degradation of water quality are becoming increasingly prominent. Many measures have been adopted to address water resources issues; however, few studies have focused on specific changes in water quality after policy implementation. In this study, Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province, a typical hilly city with a well-developed water system, was selected to analyze the changes in water quality. By analyzing the rainfall series and hydrology characteristics, and water quality characteristics, this paper revealed the water environment characteristics and put forward some suggestions for water management in hilly cities. Results showed that the historical rainfall time distribution is uneven, and the water environment capacity of urban inland rivers exhibits strong variability in Yiwu City. The contents of ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) and total phosphorus (TP) decreased significantly since the policy implementation of ‘Five water cohabitation’. Urban rivers presented regional pollution and surface source pollution characteristics, and the water quality fluctuated significantly with the increase in rainfall. At the same time, the study confirmed that scientific water replenishment measures can effectively improve water quality, providing reference ideas for the protection and management of China's urban water environment.
Cellulose nanocrystals: source, production and application as a coagulant for water purification
Authors: Ivbanikaro Anna E. , Adeniyi Amos
Published: April 2023

The coagulation/flocculation technique is an old proven method that utilizes chemical coagulants for water purification but there are health and environmental challenges associated with the long-term application of such coagulants. Cellulose fibre is a renewable, eco-friendly polymer found in many materials. It has been widely researched due to its unique properties, especially when processed in the ‘nano’ form as cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) but nanocelluloses require surface functionalization in order to improve their suitability for various applications. The aim of this review is to provide an in-depth discussion of the current progress in the synthesis of CNCs with recourse to their source, surface chemistry and extraction procedures. Various techniques used for the conversion of CNCs into coagulants were extensively reviewed while the current development on the potential application of CNCs as a coagulant for water remediation was presented. The results obtained from the potential application of modified CNC-based coagulants demonstrate their remarkable coagulation efficiency for the purification of contaminated water. Therefore, global research into the development of CNC-based coagulants at all levels is crucial in order to generate interest in natural coagulants as a potential replacement for chemical coagulants. Furthermore, potential areas for more research were proposed in this review.
Study the expression rate and methylation of TIMP-3 gene in the blood samples of people suffering from gastric cancer
Authors: Karimi Shahrivar Zahra , Moslemi Elham
Published: April 2023

TIMPs inhibit the necrosis factor converting enzyme of alpha tumor and induce planned cellular death. Methylation in TIMP3 promoter would cause tumor progress in cancer. The present research seeks to study the expression rate and methylation of the TIMP3 gene in the blood of individuals who have gastric cancer.

The present research uses MS PCR and Real-time PCR to study the expression rate and methylation of the TIMP3 gene, which has recently attracted much attention in gastric cancer. In this research, we have compared the blood samples of those with gastric cancer and ordinary people among Iranian patients. The expression rate of TIMP3 in the blood samples obtained from those who have gastric cancer has decreased significantly compared to the blood samples obtained from ordinary people. A significant correlation was also observed between the expression rate of this gene, age and methylation in gastric cancer. Methylation and expression levels of the TIMP3 gene were statistically significant in patient samples compared to healthy subjects, and decreased methylation and increased expression of this gene in healthy individuals indicated the role of altered gene expression in gastric cancer.

Keywords. Gastric cancer; TIMPs; Methylation; Real-time PCR.
Impact of ChatGPT on Interdisciplinary Nursing Education and Research
Authors: Miao Hongyu , Ahn Hyochol
Published: April 2023

ChatGPT, a trending artificial intelligence tool developed by OpenAI, was launched in November 2022. The impact of ChatGPT on the nursing and interdisciplinary research ecosystem is profound.
A Human-Centered Design Thinking Approach to Developing an Online Parenting Program for Children with ADHD (Preprint)
Authors: Yamubon Umaporn , Thongseiratch Therdpong
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND

Parenting programs have proven effective in improving the behavior of children with ADHD. However, barriers such as job and transportation constraints hinder parents from attending face-to-face therapy appointments. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated these challenges.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to develop and test the feasibility of a social media-based parenting program for parents of toddlers with ADHD, considering both the pre-existing challenges faced by parents and the additional barriers imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS

The study employed a five-stage design thinking process, encompassing empathizing with parents, defining their needs, ideating innovative solutions, prototyping the program, and testing it with parents. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 18 parents of children with ADHD to understand their unique needs and values. Brainstorming techniques were employed to generate creative ideas, leading to the creation of a prototype that was tested with 32 parents. Participants' engagement with the program was measured, and post-training feedback was collected to assess its effectiveness.

RESULTS

Parents of toddlers with ADHD encounter specific challenges, including managing impulsive behavior and difficulties in emotion regulation. The online parenting program was delivered through the LINE application and consisted of 7 modules addressing topics related to ADHD management and effective parenting strategies. The program exhibited a high completion rate, with 84% of participants successfully finishing it. Provider-participant interaction peaked during the first week and gradually decreased over time. Qualitative feedback indicated that the program was feasible, accessible, and well-received by participants. The LINE application was found to be convenient and helpful, and participants preferred content delivery once or twice a week, expressing acceptance for various content formats.

CONCLUSIONS

This study emphasizes the significance of adopting a human-centered design approach to develop parenting programs that cater to the unique needs and values of parents. By leveraging social media platforms, such as LINE, a parenting program can overcome the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and other constraints faced by parents. It offers a viable and feasible option for supporting parents of children with ADHD, with the potential for customization and widespread dissemination beyond the pandemic context.

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A Study on Translation of Chinese Children’s Literature from the Perspective of Polysystem Theory
Authors: Xin Liang
Published: April 2023

Polysystem Theory was developed in 1970s by Israeli scholar Itamar Even-Zohar borrowing ideas from the Russian Formalist of the the 1920s(Munday, 2001: 109). Although building on work by the Formalist, Even-Zohar reacts against ‘the fallacies of traditional aesthetic approach’(Even-Zohar 2002: 4), which had focus on ‘high’ literature and had disregarded as unimportant literary systems or genres such as children’s literature, thrillers and the whole system of translated literature. We put the translation of children’s literature in the general circumstance of social culture and find that children’s literature is on the margin of the literary system. This causes a lot of constraints and obstructions in writing and translating for children’s literature. This paper explores how the translation of children’s literature were influenced by cultural environment. the author conducted the development of Chinese children’s literature into 3 period and analyze how children’s literature improved in different eras from the perspective of polysystem theory.
Principales elementos para el diseño de la Gobernanza Institucional / Organizacional de Seguridad de la Información
Authors: Díaz Pillado Xóchitl
Published: April 2023

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo brindar un panorama general de los principales elementos para el diseño de la Gobernanza Organizacional de Seguridad de la Información (SI). Para ello, en la introducción se aborda como punto de partida, los Servicios Críticos Institucionales, que deberán ser considerados en primera instancia, por ser los que constituyen la misión y visión de la organización. El breve contexto menciona distintas acciones que al respecto se han llevado a cabo internacionalmente y en México, tanto el sector público como privado. También se efectúa la diferencia entre SI y Seguridad Informática. Las consideraciones generales para el diseño de la gobernanza institucional/organizacional de SI, plantean cuestiones relativas a Arquitectura de Negocio, Arquitectura Tecnológica Empresarial, Grupo Estratégico de SI, Servicios Críticos Institucionales, Infraestructura Crítica, Gestión de Riesgos e Incidentes, entre otros. En las Áreas de Oportunidad, se enuncian las principales para las IES, como: SGSI, SGCN, cumplimiento legal y regulatorio, oferta educativa en SI y ciberseguridad para todos los niveles y áreas del conocimiento, vinculación y fomento a la cultura de SI. Finalmente la conclusión plantea la corresponsabilidad que atañe a toda la organización que requerirá a su vez mayor colaboración interinstitucional.
La importancia de las Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación en tiempos de COVID-19
Authors: J. Santillan Alfredo , Hernández Cervantes Liliana
Published: April 2023

Para enfrentar la pandemia vinculada a la COVID-19, ha sido necesaria una sinergia entre ciencia, tecnología e innovación. En particular, las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC) han estado presentes desde la detección del primer caso de SARS-CoV-2 en humanos y en la evolución de la pandemia. En este trabajo presentamos algunas de las aportaciones más relevantes de las TIC, para enfrentar esta adversa situación que ha producido dolorosos decesos, contagios desenfrenados y problemas económicos en todo el mundo.
Augustan Propaganda in Late Fascist Italian Architecture
Authors: Alemany Caro Victor
Published: April 2023

The Esposizione Universale Roma (EUR), was the biggest complex built during Mussolini’s regime. EUR employed political strategies of propaganda that consciously set out to copy those of ancient Rome. Mussolini’s government made a constant effort to associate fascism with the emperor Augustus. Publications regarding Italian fascist architecture focus on the antagonism between Rationalism and classicism or the vast stylistic variety of Italian fascist architecture. To get a deeper insight into the notion of how fascists reused Augustan propaganda, I refer to the work of experts in Augustan architecture, which can be usefully compared to fascist documentation. The findings of this article highlight a further connection between the EUR area and its link with the Roman fora. Although this connection is not found in the extant documentation, an analysis of the architectural remains denotes the intention of expressing the aforementioned strategies.
An Analysis of Regenerative Solar Powered Elevator
Authors: Rakeshkumar Patel Naval , Aniketbhai Thakar Kavan , Pradipkumar Gajjar Harshit
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The development of regenerative solar-powered elevators has the potential to significantly reduce the energy consumption and environmental impact of vertical transportation systems. These elevators are designed to capture and reuse energy that would otherwise be lost during operation, making them highly energy-efficient and cost-effective. This paper discusses the objectives that should be considered when designing regenerative solar-powered elevators. These objectives include energy efficiency, renewable energy, reliability and safety, cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and innovation. By focusing on these objectives, regenerative solar-powered elevators can provide a safe, reliable, and sustainable solution for vertical transportation.
Biosynthesis, Characterization and Photocatalytic Activities of Ag-Cu Bimetallic Nanoparticles Derived from mukia maderaspatana Leaf Extract
Authors: Chandru G. , Srinivasan Dr. S.
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The majority of studies focused on the biological synthesis of nanoparticles, which was one of the unexpansive methods. Utilizing mukia maderaspatana Leaf extract, we have focused on the Cheapest and simplest method for the synthesis of Ag-Cu bimetallic Nanoparticles. The synthesized Ag-Cu BNPs were further confirmed by UV-visible spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Further we also discuss the Photocatalytic absorption of Amido Black dye processed in UV irradiation at various time interval. This Biosynthetic method has been discovered to be economical, environmentally benign and promising for use in a variety of fields.