bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Globoconella Pseudospinosa, N. Sp.: a New Early Pliocene Planktonic Foraminifera from the Southwest Pacific
Authors: Crundwell Martin P.
Published: August 2019

Studies of topotypes of Truncorotalia crassaconica from the East Coast Basin of New Zealand and populations of Tr. crassaconica at Ocean Drilling Program Site 1123 and Deep Sea Drilling Project Site 284 in the southwest Pacific revealed two morphospecies. One of these is a late Pliocene species, Truncorotalia crassaconica s.s., that has low, slit-like apertures with thin, smooth apertural lips. The other is Globoconella pseudospinosa n. sp., an early Pliocene form with arched apertures and pustulose apertural lips. The short stratigraphic ranges of both species are potentially useful as biostratigraphic markers for the subdivision of Plio-Pleistocene stages in New Zealand and the temperate southwest Pacific. Populations of Gc. pseudospinosa, with mostly sinistrally coiled specimens, occur throughout the lectostratotype of the New Zealand Opoitian Stage at Mangapoike River in the East Coast Basin and are confined to the early Pliocene (Opoitian) at sites 1123 and 284, between 4.57 and 4.10 Ma. Small populations of Tr. crassaconica s.s., with mostly dextrally coiled specimens, occur in the late Pliocene (Waipipian Stage) between 3.53 and 2.98 Ma. Sporadic occurrences of relatively rare, mostly sinistrally coiled specimens of Tr. aff. crassaconica occur earlier at sites 1123 and 284 in the late Miocene to Pliocene between ca. 5.5 and 3.53 Ma. These specimens are distinguished in having open umbilici and almost straight umbilical sutures, similar to the late Miocene specimens of Truncorotalia crassaformis.
Inner Shelf Benthic Foraminifera of the South China Sea, East Coast Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Suriadi Rokiah , Shaari Hasrizal , Culver Stephen J. , Husain Mohd Lokman , Vijayan V. R. , Parham Peter R. , Sulaiman Abdullah , Sapon Noraisyah
Published: August 2019

The distributional patterns of modern benthic foraminifera from the inner shelf of the southern South China Sea, off the east coast of peninsular Malaysia, are documented for the first time. The study area from Tanjung Sedili, Johor in the south to Marang, Terengganu, in the north was selected for a sand-resource study by the Minerals and Geoscience Department, Malaysia in 1993. Twenty-four surface sediment samples from <50 m water depth contained 266 foraminiferal species belonging to 6 orders, 49 families, and 117 genera, including 32 agglutinated, 130 calcareous hyaline, and 104 calcareous porcelaneous species. Two biofacies were distinguished by cluster analysis. Biofacies A was characterized by high relative abundance of Amphistegina papillosa and few other larger benthic foraminiferal (LBF) taxa in sandier sediments. Biofacies B was characterized by Pseudorotalia schroeteriana and other small rotaliids that were found in muddy sediments. The following features of foraminiferal assemblages and sediments reflect the strong fluvial/terrestrial influence on this tropical shelf environment: the overall moderate foraminiferal diversity, dominance of rotaliids over miliolids, overall dominance of smaller foraminiferal assemblages by Elphidium crispum, the limited diversity of LBF, the limited abundance of A. lessonii and the dominance of LBF assemblages by A. papillosa at relatively shallow depths. These features indicate at least intermittently turbid waters with limited light penetration and the dominance of the shelf sediments by siliciclastics, with mean percent carbonates <35%.
The Effect of Temperature and Food Concentration On Ingestion Rates of Quinqueloculina Seminula On the Diatom Nitzschia Closterium
Authors: Lei Yanli , Li Chengchun , Li Tiegang , Jian Zhimin
Published: August 2019

The majority of sediment-dwelling foraminifera are thought to be deposit feeders. They use their reticulopodia to gather sediment with associated algae, organic detritus, and bacteria. Uptake of diatoms by foraminifera have been observed but rarely quantified. We measured the clearance (gathering) rate and ingestion rate of diatoms by the common benthic foraminifer Quinqueloculina seminula using Nitzschia closterium as prey under laboratory culture conditions. Grazing experiments were performed to evaluate the effects of temperature (at 12, 15, 18, 21, and 24°C) and food availability (10 to 800 cells mm−2) on uptake rates of diatoms. The clearance rates, estimated from the disappearance of food items, were variable (0.59–4.4 mm2 foram−1 h−1) and did not show a clear relationship with food availability. The maximum clearance rates increased from 1.80 ± 0.21 to 2.69 ± 0.32 mm2 foram−1 h−1 when temperature increased from 12 to 18°C and decreased to 2.28 ± 0.25 mm2 foram−1 h−1 at 24°C. Ingestion rates varied from 1.0 to 43 × 103 diatoms foram−1 h−1, following a hyperbolic response to food concentrations at all experimental temperatures. The maximum individual ingestion rates increased from 842 ± 180 to 1648 ± 480 (mean ± SE) cells foram−1 h−1 and then decreased to 316 ± 54 cells foram−1 h−1 as temperature increased from 12 to 24°C. Experimental results revealed that 12–18°C was the optimal temperature range for Q. seminula feeding for specimens adapted to local conditions. Our study indicates that Q. seminula plays an ecological role by feeding upon benthic diatoms in marine benthic ecosystems.
IDENTIFIKASI Escherichia coli O157:H7 DARI FESES AYAM DAN UJI PROFIL HEMOLISISNYA PADA MEDIA AGAR DARAH
Authors: Suardana I Wayan , Utama Iwan Harjono , Wibowo Michael Haryadi
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan melakukan isolasi dan identifikasi serotipe lokal Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 dan uji profil hemolisisnya pada media agar darah. Isolasi bakteri dilakukan dengan media eosin methylene blue agar (EMBA), dilanjutkan dengan identifikasi pada media selektif sorbitol MacConkey agar (SMAC) dan uji konfirmasi menggunakan uji aglutinasi lateks O157 serta uji antiserum H7 sebagai konfirmasi akhir dari E. coli O157:H7. Gambaran hemolisis diuji dengan menumbuhkan isolat pada media agar darah domba. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 7 isolat (8,54%) dari 82 sampel feses ayam teridentifikasi E. coli O157:H7 dan memperlihatkan profil enterohemolisis seperti halnya isolat kontrol ATCC 43894. Dari hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa isolat lokal E. coli O157:H7 hasil isolasi dari feses ayam diketahui memiliki patogenitas yang tinggi terkait dengan dihasilkannya enterohemolisin yang merupakan marka/penanda kemampuan dari isolat untuk menghasilkan faktor virulensi Shiga like toxin.
ANALISIS GENETIKA MOLEKULER KUDA SUMBA BERDASARKAN URUTAN D-LOOP MITOKONDRIA
Authors: Y Yuriadi , Widayanti Rini , Artama Tunas
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji daerah nonkoding (D-loop) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) mitokondria kuda sumba. Tiga sampel darah kuda Sandel Wood dari Kabupaten Sumba Timur digunakan untuk isolasi DNA. Produk isolasi DNA diamplifikasi pada daerah D-loop parsial mitokondria dengan metode PCR, primer ECLOOP forward 5’-CGCACATTACCCTGGTCTTG-3’ dan primer ECLOOP reverse 5’GAACCAGATGCCAGGTATG-3’, pada kondisi predenaturasi 94° C selama 5 menit, denaturasi 94° C selama 30 detik, annealing 56° C selama 30 detik, elongation 72° C selama 45 detik, dan post elongation 72° C selama 5 menit sebanyak 35 siklus. Reaksi polymerase chain reaction (PCR) menghasilkan produk sepanjang 492 bp kemudian dilakukan pengurutan. Produk pengurutan D-loop dibandingkan dengan spesies kuda lain dari Genbank dan dianalisis menggunakan MEGA versi 4.1. Hasil analisis diperoleh 66 situs nukleotida yang berbeda. Urutan nukleotida D-loop yang dianalisis menggunakan Kimura 2- parameter ditemukan nilai paling kecil 0% dan nilai paling besar 2,9%. Konstruksi pohon filogenetika menggunakan metode neighbour joining dengan nilai bootstrap 1000 kali menunjukkan hubungan kekerabatan yang sangat dekat di antara kuda Sandel Wood. Artinya kuda Sandel Wood 2, 3, dan 4 berasal dari satu keturunan.
KEMAMPUAN OOSIT IKAN LELE (Clarias grapienus) DALAM MENOLERANSI KLORIN SEBAGAI BAHAN OKSIDATIF STRES
Authors: Armansyah Hadid , Linggi Yulianus , M Marsoedi
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini menggunakan klorin dalam bentuk natrium hipoklorit yang dipaparkan secara in vitro untuk menguji kemampuan oosit ikan lele dalam menoleransi kehadiran klorin sebagai bahan oksidatif stres dalam medium kultur. Konsentrasi klorin yang digunakan adalah 0, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, dan 320 μM. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi konsentrasi paparan semakin rendah jumlah oosit yang mampu bertahan hidup hingga 4 jam pengamatan. Konsentrasi klorin 320 μM menghasilkan jumlah oosit yang mampu bertahan hidup paling optimum. Disimpulkan bahwa oosit ikan lele mampu menoleransi kehadiran bahan oksidatif stres dalam medium kultur dengan konsentrasi paparan klorin sebanyak 320 μM.
48 PERSENTASE KEBUNTINGAN KEMBAR DAN ENUKLEASI VESIKEL EMBRIO DENGAN PANDUAN ULTRASOUND PADA KUDA
Authors: A Amrozi , Tumbelaka Ligaya ITA
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui persentase kebuntingan kembar pada kuda di Pulau Jawa dan Madura dan menguji tingkat keberhasilan enukleasi vesikel embrio dengan panduan ultrasound. Sebanyak 354 induk kuda dikawinkan secara alami dengan kebuntingan mencapai 57,6% (204 ekor) dan ditemukan 11 kebuntingan kembar (5,4%). Kebuntingan kembar dengan 2 vesikel embrio pada 10 induk dan 3 vesikel embrio pada satu induk. Pengurangan embrio dengan memberikan tekanan probe terhadap vesikel embrio berpanduan gambaran ultrasound terhadap 6 ekor kuda bunting kembar berhasil pada satu ekor induk kuda (16,6%) dan melahirkan satu anak. Semua kontrol kebuntingan kembar pada 5 induk kuda mengalami abortus pada usia kebuntingan 7-9 bulan. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Aktivitas Beberapa Enzim Serum pada Kambing Ettawa
Authors: Widiyono Irkham , S Sarmin , Suwignyo Bambang
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji aktivitas enzim alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), dan creatinine kinase (CK) pada kambing peranakan Ettawa. Sebanyak 43 ekor kambing peranakan Ettawa dari berbagai kelompok status fisiologis (jantan muda, betina muda, jantan dewasa, betina dewasa, betina bunting, dan betina laktasi) yang secara klinis sehat dan tidak cacat digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Pemeriksaan klinis dan pengambilan sampel darah dilakukan sesuai dengan skedul pemeriksaan dan pengambilan sampel sesuai dengan standard klinik yang diuraikan Baumgartner (1999). Pengambilan sampel darah dilakukan pada jam 7.00-8.00 wib. Pemeriksaan enzim di dalam serum diperiksa dengan menggunakan metode standar sebagaimana diuraikan oleh Kraft dan Duer (1999). Aktivitas AST, ALT, ALP di dalam serum memiliki level yang sebanding dengan level pada ruminansia lain. Sementara itu, aktivitas CK lebih tinggi dibanding nilai yang dinyatakan di dalam literatur untuk ruminansia kecil lainnya.
PENENTUAN SUBTIPE VIRUS AVIAN INFLUENZA DENGAN METODE SINGLE STEP MULTIPLEX REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE- POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (RT-PCR) ISOLAT ASAL PROVINSI ACEH
Authors: Helmi Teuku Zahrial , Widayanti Rini , Haryanto Aris
Published: August 2019

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengidentifikasi keberadaan gen M, H5, dan N1 virus avian influenza (AI) melalui metode single step multiplex reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), sebagai acuan untuk peneguhan diagnosis secara molekuler virus AI di Provinsi Aceh. Penelitian ini menggunakan 11 isolat virus AI asal Provinsi Aceh yang diperoleh dari Laboratorium Balai Penyidikan dan Pengujian Veteriner (BPPV) Regional I Medan di Sumatera Utara dari tahun 2006-2008. Penelitian dilakukan di Laboratorium Virologi BPPV Regional I di Medan, Sumatera Utara. Amplifikasi terhadap gen matriks (M) virus AI menggunakan metode simplex RT-PCR. Hasil simplex RT-PCR terhadap gen M diperoleh 10 isolat yang menunjukkan pita deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) pada 276 bp dan satu isolat yang tidak muncul, kemudian dilanjutkan dengan metode single step multiplex RT-PCR menggunakan pasangan primer gen penyandi protein N1, H5, dan M. Produk PCR 131 bp (N1), 189 bp (H5), dan 276 bp (M) muncul sebagai hasil elektroforesis dari semua isolat virus AI. Semua virus AI yang mewabah dari tahun 2006-2008 di Provinsi Aceh termasuk ke dalam virus influenza A subtipe H5N1.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN EKSTRAK HIPOFISA SAPI TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PRODUKTIVITAS AYAM PETELUR PADA FASE AKHIR PRODUKSI
Authors: A Amiruddin , Siregar Tongku Nizwan , A Azhari , J Jalaluddi , Z Zulkifli , Rahman Andre Afriadi , H Hamdan
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh penyuntikan dan dosis optimal ekstrak hipofisa sapi terhadap peningkatan produktivitas ayam petelur fase akhir produksi. Sebanyak 60 ekor ayam petelur berumur 22-44 bulan yang telah mengalami penurunan produksi sekitar 50-60% yang terdapat pada peternakan ayam petelur Jantho Farm, Aceh Besar digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Seluruh ayam dibagi 6 kelompok perlakuan, masing-masing kelompok terdiri atas 10 ekor ayam petelur. Kelompok I, II, III, IV, V, dan VI masing-masing disuntik dengan 0,1 ml NaCl fisiologis, 15 IU PMSG; 0,1 ml ekstrak hipofisa sapi; 0,2 ml ekstrak hipofisa sapi; 0,3 ml ekstrak hipofisa sapi; dan 0,4 ml ekstrak hipofisa sapi. Injeksi dilakukan secara intramuskular pada otot dada setiap dua minggu sekali selama enam minggu.Total rata-rata produksi telur pada kelompok I; II; III; IV; V; dan VI masing-masing adalah 5,81+1,10; 4,28+1,04; 4,60+2,04; 5,43+1,45; 6,29+1,34; dan 5,74+1,17 butir. Total rata-rata berat telur pada kelompok I; II; III; IV; V; dan VI masing-masing adalah 65,27+1,61; 63,66+1,86; 65,38+3,51; 64,01+3,91; 66,20+1,67; dan 65,21+1,91 g sedangkan total rata-rata ketebalan cangkang telur pada kelompok I; II; III; IV; V; dan VI masing-masing adalah 0,43+0,02; 0,42+0,03; 0,43+0,02; 0,42+0,02; 0,43+0,02; dan 0,42+0,02 mm. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa ekstrak hipofisa sapi dapat meningkatkan produktivitas ayam petelur pada fase akhir produksi dan dosis optimal ekstrak hipofisa adalah 0,3 ml.
GAMBARAN ULTRASONOGRAFI OVARIUM KAMBING KACANG YANG DISINKRONISASI DENGAN HORMON PROSTAGLANDIN F2 ALFA (PGF2α) DOSIS TUNGGAL
Authors: S Santoso , A Amrozi , Purwatara Bambang , H Herdis
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan mempelajari gambaran ultrasonografi (USG) ovarium kambing kacang setelah penyuntikan hormon prostaglandin. Penelitian ini menggunakan enam ekor kambing kacang berumur 2-3 tahun, pernah melahirkan, dan bersiklus reproduksi normal. Pengamatan ovarium dilakukan dengan menggunakan USG selama 7 hari sebelum penyuntikan hormon prostaglandin sampai dengan ovulasi. Pengamatan ovarium dilakukan setiap hari dan diintensifkan setiap 12 jam menjelang ovulasi. Pengamatan ovarium terdiri atas folikel dan korpus luteum (CL). Pengamatan visualisasi respons berahi dilakukan sebelum dan setelah penyuntikan hormon prostaglandin. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ovarium memperlihatkan dinamika folikel dan CL. Dinamika folikel dikarakteristikkan dengan gelombang folikel. Interval antara penyuntikan hormon prostaglandin sampai dengan ovulasi ialah 52,8±6,6 jam dengan nilai rataan diameter folikel ovulasi 5,7±0,7 mm. Visualisasi respons berahi pada kambing kacang tidak bermakna baik sebelum dan setelah penyuntikan hormon prostaglandin.
A Dual-Model of Posttraumatic Stress and Posttraumatic Growth in a Community Sample of Female Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Survivors from Bosnia & Herzegovina
Authors: Anderson Kimberley , Komproe Ivan , Delić Amra , Avdibegović Esmina , Ee Elisa van , Glaesmer Heide
Published: August 2019

Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and posttraumatic growth (PTG) are increasingly acknowledged as psychological outcomes that can co-occur in the aftermath of a traumatic event. Less clear however, is how these outcomes interact – particularly for female survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) – and to what extent intermediary factors such as coping play a role in this relationship.
Methods: In a sample of 192 survivors of the 1990s conflict in Bosnia & Herzegovina; of whom 104 experienced CRSV, and 88 who did not, a structural equation model was tested using LISREL 8.8 that included CRSV as a traumatic event, ‘positive reinterpretation’ (as a strategy of approach coping) and ‘behavioural disengagement’ (as a strategy of avoidance coping), and PTSD and PTG as psychosocial outcomes. It was hypothesised that there would be differences in the mechanisms by which PTG and PTSD interact in the two subgroups, given the differences in the nature of the trauma they experienced.
Results: Through multiple indirect relationships, results showed that CRSV survivors respond to their trauma with both PTSD and PTG, substantiating a dual PTSD-PTG mechanism, as opposed to a single spectrum with these outcomes at the poles. With regard to coping strategies, positive reinterpretation predicted greater PTG, and behavioural disengagement predicted greater PTSD. In the sample of non-sexual violence survivors, positive reinterpretation also remained a significant predictor of PTG.
Conclusions: Findings suggest that positive reinterpretation as a coping strategy appears to be a stable characteristic that independently predicts PTG, irrespective of trauma type. Mental health care professionals should take into account this specific mechanism when addressing the needs of CRSV survivors, but also war survivors more generally. Reframing traumatic events and post-trauma sequalae during treatment could lead to greater PTG and enhance recovery.
Decreasing postoperative cognitive deficits after heart surgery: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial on cognitive training
Authors: Butz Marius , El-Shazly Jasmin , Sammer Gebhard , Tschernatsch Marlene , Kastaun Sabrina , Yenigün Mesut , Braun Tobias , Kaps Manfred , Böning Andreas , Puvogel Ulrike , Bachmann Georg , Mengden Thomas , Schönburg Markus , Gerriets Tibo , Juenemann Martin
Published: August 2019

Background

The occurrence of postoperative cognitive deficits, especially after heart surgery, has been demonstrated in several studies. These deficits can clearly be noticed by the patients as well as by their close relatives in daily life. Furthermore, postoperative cognitive deficits can decrease quality of life in social functioning and earning capacity. The aim of this study is to investigate whether early postoperative cognitive training can reduce subjective and objective postoperative cognitive deficits

Methods

The proposed study is a multicenter, 2-arm randomized controlled trial involving 144 elderly patients undergoing elective heart valve surgery with extracorporeal circulation. Patients will be assigned to either a training group or a control group. The intervention involves a paper-and-pencil-based cognitive training, which is conducted for 36 minutes over a period of 18 days. The training starts about 1 week after surgery and is carried out during the hospitalized rehabilitation phase. The control group will not receive a cognitive training or a placebo intervention. A detailed assessment of psychological functions and health-related quality of life prior to surgery at discharge from rehabilitation and 3 and 12 months after discharge will be performed. The Primary outcome of this trial is the training effect on objective cognitive functions at discharge from rehabilitation. Secondary outcomes are the training effect on objective and subjective cognitive functions (3 and 12 months after discharge), depression, health-related quality of life, and the impact of perioperative cerebral ischemia on the training effect. Perioperative cerebral ischemia will be measured with postoperative magnetic resonance imaging including diffusion-weighted sequences.

Discussion

Should it be shown that our cognitive training can improve postoperative cognitive deficits as well as quality of life, one possibility could be to integrate this intervention into early rehabilitation. Furthermore, we hope that the investigation of perioperative ischemia by diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging will improve our understanding of neurobiological factors influencing the course of postoperative cognitive plasticity.
Measurement of cerebrovascular reserve by multimodal image for cerebral arterial occlusion or stenosis patients: study protocol of a randomized paralleled controlled trial
Authors: zhipeng xiao , ke ji , yong lin , jieqing wan , yaohua pan , yichao jin , xiaohua zhang
Published: August 2019

Background

Cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR), index of cerebral hemodynamics, might guide the treatment of ischemic stroke. However, the previous studies that the therapeutic strategy of stroke mainly depends on the degree of vascular stenosis with steady-state vascular parameters, such as cerebral blood flow, and CVR factors are not under consideration. Measurement of CVR by multimodal image might improve the prognosis for ischemic stroke.

Methods/design

The study is a prospective, randomized, paralleled controlled clinical trial to examine the multimodal image evaluation for CVR. A total of 66 eligible patients will be recruited from Renji hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine. The patients will be categorized based on CVR into two subgroups as follows: CVR>10% group and CVR<10% group. And the patients will be randomly assigned to medical management, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting, and intracranial and extra-cranial bypass groups in a 1:1:1 ratio. The primary end point is all adverse events and ipsilateral stroke recurrence at 6, 12, 24 months after the management. The secondary outcomes include the CVR, the National Institute of Health stroke scale and the Modified Rankin Scale at 6, 12, 24 months.

Discussion

Measurement of cerebrovascular reserve by multimodal image is recommended by most recent studies to guide the treatment of ischemic stroke, and thus its efficacy and evaluation accuracy need to be established in randomized controlled settings. This prospective, randomized, paralleled controlled registry study, together with other ongoing studies, will present more evidence for optimal individualized accurate treatment of ischemic stroke.
Protocol for a phase III wait-listed cluster randomised controlled trial of an intervention for mental wellbeing through enhancing mental health literacy and improving work friendliness in Hong Kong
Authors: Lam Lawrence T. , Wong Prudence , Lam Mary K
Published: August 2019

Background Mental health has long been recognised as a major global health issue. Some work-related characteristics have been identified to be associated with common mental health problems, thus the workplace is an important venue for the prevention of mental health problems and promoting mental wellness. Burnout is one of the important aspects of workplace organisational stressor and, in recent years, the lack of Mental Health Literacy has also been identified as a fundamental issue. Studies have demonstrated that an improvement in Mental Health Literacy is an effective measure for enhancing mental wellbeing. It would be prudent to combine an organisation-directed component and the enhancement of mental health literacy in an intervention program. This trial is to examine the novel approach of an intervention aiming to provide an evidence-based prevention program. Methods This study utilised a wait-listed cluster randomised control trial design. Using the branch offices as the primary sampling units, employees from three large companies in different industries will be recruited. Upon enrolment and after the baseline assessment of the outcome measures, participants nested in the branch offices will be allocated to the intervention or wait-listed arms. The intervention program comprises of two main elements: an organisation-directed component and an individual-directed psychoeducation training. This intervention will be delivered by a senior social worker well-versed in workplace issues over a period of three months. The trail will determine if an integrated workplace mental health literacy and wellbeing program is effective in increasing the mental health literacy scores and reducing burnout and stress scores, as measured by standardised and validated scales. Discussion If the trial results are in line with the hypothesis that support the efficacy of the intervention program, it will provide an evidence-based approach for an effective Workplace Mental Wellbeing intervention program that could, not only enhance the understanding of mental health issues, but also reduce work-related burnout and stress as well as increase workers’ quality of life.
Effects of Moving Cupping Therapy for Plaque Psoriasis: A Protocol for a Randomised Multicentre Clinical Trial
Authors: Xing Meng , Yan Xiaoning , Yang Suqing , Li Linge , Gong Liping , Liu Hongxia , Xu Rong , Chen Jie , Ying Luo , Zhao Yiding , An Yuepeng , Liu Yang , Huang Gang , Li Bin , Li Xin
Published: August 2019

ABSTRACT
Background: The clinical treatment of plaque psoriasis is based on comprehensive therapy, which is expensive and unsatisfactory, and some of the drugs currently used have serious side effects. Moving cupping therapy has been used clinically for thousands of years in China and has the advantage of being inexpensive and easy to perform. It is now widely used in public hospitals in China for the treatment of psoriasis. However, at present, a comprehensive evaluation of the current clinical evidence regarding its use is lacking. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of moving cupping in the treatment of plaque psoriasis.
Methods and analysis: A multicentre, two-arm parallel group, single-blind randomised controlled trial will be conducted in six academic and non-academic hospitals in China. A total of 110 adult patients (aged 18-65 years) who meet the inclusion criteria are now being recruited. Participants will receive (1) basic treatment combined with moving cupping therapy or (2) basic treatment combined with moving cupping placebo. The treatment cycle will be 4 weeks, and the treatment efficacy will be assessed weekly using the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index during the treatment period and the follow-up visits at weeks 6 and 8. The body surface area, physician's global assessment, Dermatology Life Quality Index, patient-reported quality of life, visual analogy scale, traditional Chinese medication syndrome scoring scale, combined medication, and adverse events will also be recorded and compared to the baseline values.
Discussion: The results of this trial may help make better decisions in the treatment of plaque psoriasis. If the results are considered to be favorable, this ancient Chinese medicine therapy may be worthier of promotion because of its convenience and cheap advantages to benefit patients.
Trial registration: This study has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov under the identifier number NCT03952676. Registered on 15 May 2019.
Anterior quadratus lumborum block for postoperative recovery after total hip arthroplasty: a study protocol for a single-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial
Authors: Kikuchi Masaru , Mihara Takahiro , Mizuno Yusuke , Fujimoto Hiroko , Arai Sachiko , Nomura Takeshi , Goto Takahisa
Published: August 2019

Background: Appropriate pain management is essential to improve the postoperative recovery after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Various case reports have indicated that anterior quadratus lumborum block (QLB) provides effective postoperative analgesia in lower limb surgeries. However, there are few randomized controlled trials that have confirmed the efficacy of anterior QLB for lower limb surgeries. The aim of this single-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial is to confirm the efficacy of anterior QLB for postoperative recovery after THA.
Methods: The participants will be randomly assigned to either the anterior QLB group or the placebo group. After induction of general anesthesia, anterior QLB will be performed using 0.25% levobupivacaine or normal saline. Fentanyl will be administered according to blood pressure change during the surgery. The primary outcome will be the quality of recovery 40 score (QoR-40). Secondary outcomes will include the visual analog scale (VAS) score of pain intensity at rest and movement, intraoperative and postoperative doses of fentanyl, and incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Statistical analysis will be performed using the Student’s t-test, Mann–Whitney U-test, and Fisher’s exact test as appropriate. A p < 0.05 will be considered statistically significant.
Discussion: The results of our study will reveal whether anterior QLB is effective for postoperative recovery after THA.
Trial registration: UMIN Clinical Trials Registry, UMIN000032255. Registered on 15 April 2018.

Keywords: anterior quadratus lumborum block, hip osteoarthritis, peripheral nerve block, postoperative pain, regional anesthesia, total hip arthroplasty
Comparison of Diquat, Glufosinate, and Saflufenacil for Desiccation of ‘Dark Red Norland’ Potato
Authors: Ferebee J. Harrison , Cahoon Charles W. , Flessner Michael L. , Langston David B. , Arancibia Ramon , Hines Thomas E. , Blake Hunter B. , Askew M. Carter
Published: August 2019

Chemical desiccants are commonly used to regulate tuber size, strengthen skin, and facilitate harvest for potato (Solanum tuberosum) production. Glufosinate is labeled for potato vine desiccation; however, limited data are available. Saflufenacil, a protoporphyrinogen oxidase–inhibiting herbicide, is an effective desiccant in other crops. Field research was conducted to evaluate glufosinate and saflufenacil as desiccants applied to ‘Dark Red Norland’ potato. Desiccants consisted of diquat, glufosinate, saflufenacil, glufosinate plus carfentrazone, and glufosinate plus saflufenacil applied at three timings, DESIC-1, DESIC-2, and DESIC-3, when size B potatoes averaged 43%, 31%, and 17% of total potato weight. Potato vine desiccation was more difficult at DESIC-1 and DESIC-2 because of immature vines. Diquat was the most effective desiccant 7 days after treatment (DAT), desiccating potato vines 88% at DESIC-1 7 DAT. Glufosinate alone desiccated potato vines 65% at the same timing; however, carfentrazone and saflufenacil added to glufosinate increased vine desiccation 8% and 16% compared with glufosinate alone, respectively. Vine desiccation by all treatments ranged 99% to 100% at 14 DAT. Desiccant and timing effects on skin set were determined using a torque meter before harvest. Skin set resulting from all desiccants and timings ranged between 1.88 and 2 lb-inch, and no significant differences were observed. No significant differences in yield were noted among desiccants. This research indicates that glufosinate and saflufenacil are suitable alternatives to diquat for potato vine desiccation; however, safety of saflufenacil applied to potatoes before harvest has not been determined.
Supporting Successful Transition to the Fresh Market: Research and Extension Needs of Pacific Northwest Strawberry Growers
Authors: Li Zongyu , Gallardo R. Karina , Hoashi-Erhardt Wendy , McCracken Vicki A. , Yue Chengyan , DeVetter Lisa Wasko
Published: August 2019

Pacific Northwest North America (PNW) strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) growers are transitioning away from the processing to fresh-market sector in response to changes in local and regional markets. However, many of the regional cultivars bred for the PNW were not developed for the fresh market. There is a need to gain a better understanding of growers’ priority traits and their relative importance to enable breeders, researchers, and extension specialists to better serve this growing industry. The objective of this study was to provide such information on strawberry genetic traits of importance for the changing strawberry industry in the PNW with an emphasis on fresh-market production. Six surveys were administered to 32 growers representing ≈53%, 23%, and 15% of the total strawberry acreage in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada, respectively. Growers ranked the relative importance of five plant and fruit traits, including fruit quality, disease resistance/tolerance, insect pest resistance/tolerance, plant stress tolerance, and other plant factors. Information about target markets, marketing channels, and general grower characteristics were also obtained. Whereas overall responses differed among the surveyed locations, fruit quality was considered the most important trait across all locations, with disease resistance/tolerance as the second most important. Specific fruit quality traits of importance were external appearance free of defects, skin color, size, sweetness, firmness, and flavor, whereas phytonutrients, seed color, and low drip loss after freezing and thawing were less important. Plant stress tolerance was identified as less important for strawberry growers in all locations. Results also showed many growers have already or are in the process of transitioning to the fresh market. Information obtained from this survey can be leveraged to target important breeding traits for fresh-market strawberry breeders within the PNW. Results also suggest priority areas of synergistic research and outreach activities to help growers achieve high fruit quality while managing diseases for fresh-market producers.
Superconvergence of topological entropy in the symbolic dynamics of substitution sequences
Authors: Zaporski Leon , Flicker Felix
Published: August 2019

We consider infinite sequences of superstable orbits (cascades)
generated by systematic substitutions of letters in the symbolic
dynamics of one-dimensional nonlinear systems in the logistic map
universality class. We identify the conditions under which the
topological entropy of successive words converges as a double
exponential onto the accumulation point, and find the convergence rates
analytically for selected cascades. Numerical tests of the convergence
of the control parameter reveal a tendency to quantitatively universal
double-exponential convergence. Taking a specific physical example, we
consider cascades of stable orbits described by symbolic sequences with
the symmetries of quasilattices. We show that all quasilattices can be
realised as stable trajectories in nonlinear dynamical systems,
extending previous results in which two were identified.
Environmental variables contributing to differential performance of tropical maize hybrids across heat stress environments in South Asia
Authors: MT Vinayan , Zaidi PH , Seetharam K. , Alam Md. Ashraful , Ahmed Salahuddin , Koirala KB , Arshad Md. , Kuchanur Prakash , Patil Ayyanagouda , Mandal Shyam S.
Published: August 2019

Heat stress resilience in maize hybrids is emerging as an important trait in germplasm targeted for cultivation in the post-rainy season spring in South Asia. One of the major challenges in targeted breeding for these agro-ecologies is the differential response of maize genotypes to heat stress across locations during the spring season. This study is targeted at identifying the major environmental variables that contributed to the genotype × environmental (GEI) yield variations observed among genotypes grown in response to heat stress. The trial dataset used for this study constitutes 46 trials × location combinations spread over a period of three years (2013-2015). Partial least square (PLS) regression analysis was implemented to decipher the important environmental variables contributing to the observed yield variation among maize trials planted during spring across locations of South Asia. The first two factors from the PLS study explained the 30 per cent yield variation across trials. The largest contributor of this variation was relative humidity (RH) and vapor pressure deficit (VPD) during flowering stage of the crop across the years.
Selection for salinity tolerance in an international rice collection at vegetative stage
Authors: Nayyeripasand Leila , Garosi Ghasem Ali , Ahmadikhah Asadollah
Published: August 2019

Water and soil salinity as the main abiotic stresses decrease crop yield and restrict the use of agricultural lands. In order to assess salt stress effect on seedling growth of rice and to select more tolerant rice genotypes, a factorial experiment was performed at two levels of NaCl namely non-stress (EC 1.2 dS m−1) and salt-stress (EC 10 dS m−1) in hydroponics with an international rice collection consisted of 155 varieties. Seven stress tolerance indices including STI, SSI, HM, RDI, SSPI, ATI and TOL were used to identify salt tolerant genotypes. The results of variance analysis showed that the effect of genotypes (G), Salt treatment (T) and G×T interaction were significant for all investigated traits (except for the effect of genotypes on shoot length). Under salt stress most genotypes showed similar trend of salt response, i.e. reduction in all traits. The results also revealed that dry weight (DW) was less affected than fresh weight (FW), and the shoot weight (SW) was affected more than the root weight (RW), indicating that shoot growth is more sensitive than root growth to salt stress. The Na+, K+ and Na+:K+ ratio were increased more than 713%, reduced 22% and increased more than 996% under salt stress, respectively. Four stress tolerance indices including MP, HM, GMP and STI showed highest correlation with each other and also with plant performance (Z-scores) under both normal and stress conditions; thus each of these indices can be used as the suitable indicators for screening salt tolerant genotypes. Based on the results, genotypes #84, #30 and #48 showed the highest performance and STI under salinity condition, so they have considerable potential to improve salt tolerance in rice breeding programs. In addition, genotypes #178, #198 and #6 with the lowest values of STI were found to be intolerant genotypes to salt stress.
Influence of bunch bagging on the development of banana Prata (AAB) and prevention of chilling injury in the field
Authors: Lima Juliana Domingues , Rozane Danilo Eduardo , Gomes Eduardo Nardini , Silva Silvia Helena Modenese Gorla da , Moraes Wilson da Silva , Kluge Ricardo Alfredo
Published: August 2019

Banana is extremely sensitive to chilling injury (CI). It shows symptoms of peel browning at approximately 12°C and severe symptoms at 6°C. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of different bagging materials on development of banana bunch (Musa spp. AAB cv. Prata) and preventing CI in field. The study was carried in Jacupiranga, São Paulo, Brazil, in a completely randomized design in 2 × 9 factorial, in which treatments were two years of formation of bunch and nine bagging materials, with eight replicates. Bagging was performed in the autumn and winter to ensure the occurrence of CI in the field, and the evaluations after harvesting and fruit maturation. The bagging materials consisted of blue transparent polyethylene, white non-woven fabric, white opaque polyethylene, bubble wrap, white laminated non-woven fabric, double paper, blue transparent polyethylene plus kraft paper, blue transparent polyethylene plus white non-woven fabric and non-bagged. In 2013, the bunches of were exposed to 182.02 h of temperatures lower than 12C and 5.25 h of temperatures lower than 5C, while in 2014, only 70.76 h of temperatures lower than 12C was provided. Bunches formed in 2013 had longer exposure periods between flowering and harvest due to the low temperatures, but exhibited higher mass than those formed in 2014. The CI index was only 1.38 in 2013 and 1.00 in 2014 (p<0.05). On the colder days of 2013 and 2014, bagging raised peel temperature 1.91 and 3.17°C, respectively. The bagging material influenced yield, the accumulation of nutrients in fruits and the hue angle of peel. Double paper promoted fruits with more yellow peel.
Evaluation of antagonistic activities against Pythium myriotylum and plant growth promoting traits of Streptomyces isolated from Cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott) rhizosphere
Authors: Kouomou Peguy Flora Djuidje , Ewane Cécile Annie , Lerat Sylvain , Ndoumou Denis Omokolo , Beaulieu Carole , Boudjeko Thaddée
Published: August 2019

The focus of this study was to isolate, evaluate and characterize cocoyam rhizospheric actinobacteria collected from Mount Cameroon for their potential antagonistic activities against Pythium myriotylum, the causative agent of cocoyam root rot disease, and/or their ability to promote plant growth. Actinobacteria were isolated from soil samples by using serial dilution method. Dual culture assay was used to screen the isolates against fungal phytopathogens including P. myriotylum. The selected isolates were characterized morphologically, physiologically, biochemically and genetically. Furthermore, these isolates were subjected to in vitro production of various plant growth promoting (PGP) traits. Among the 287 isolates distributed into 12 distinct groups, PFK4, PFBOT7 and PFEL2 had high antagonistic effects against P. myriotylum and they were regarded as promising candidates for further study of their biocontrol ability. The identification of actinobacterial isolates was done using universal PCR of partial 16S rRNA sequences combined with bioinformatics and phylogenetic procedures. The results revealed that all these isolates belong to the genus Streptomyces spp. The isolate PFK4 showed 99% similarity with Streptomyces albulus while PFBOT7 showed 99% similarity with Streptomyces albus and PFEL2 showed 98% similarity with Streptomyces gandoceansis based on their 16S rRNA gene sequences. In this study for the first time, we report S. gandocaensis strain for the biological control of Pythium myriotylum. The role of these isolates in Plant Growth Promotion (PGP) by in vitro production of PGP traits such as phosphate solubilisation, siderophore, indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), ACC deaminase and cell wall degrading enzymes production were also evaluated and showed as potential PGP agents. Concurrent production of PGP substances coupled with broad spectrum of antifungal and antibacterial activities of these three strains suggest their potential use as promising biocontrol and PGP tools for the development of an alternative control method for cocoyam cultivation.
Upland rice gas exchange, nutrient uptake and grain yield as affected by potassium fertilization and inoculation of the diazotrophic bacteria Serratia spp.
Authors: Nascente Adriano S. , Filippi Marta Cristina C. , Sousa Thatyane P. , Chaibub Amanda A. , Souza Alan Carlos A. , Lanna Anna Cristina
Published: August 2019

Potassium (K) is the second most uptaken nutrient by upland rice crops. Beneficial microorganisms, such as Rhizobacteria participate in different processes that affect transformation of soil nutrients, making them available to plants. However, there are no information about the use of Rhizobacteria and different rates of K fertilization in this crop. To elucidate this interaction, the objective of this study was to determine the effect of the rhizobacteria Serratia spp. strain BRM 32114 and doses of K at sowing fertilization on upland rice development. The experimental design was a complete randomized block in a factorial 4 × 2 scheme with four replications, under no-tillage systems conducted in the Brazilian Cerrado during 2015/16 and 2016/17 growing seasons. The treatments consisted of four K2O doses (0, 20, 40 and 60 kg ha-1) without or with rhizobacteria applied three times in the field (on the seeds, sprayed over the soil, seven days after sowing and sprayed on the plants, 14 days after sowing). Biomass production, gas exchange, nutrient content in leaves and grain, yield components and grain yield were evaluated. The use of BRM 32114 applied in soil with high levels of K provided increase in the contents of P, Ca, Mg, Fe and Zn in rice leaves. The results showed enhances in plant biomass (7.2%), the number of panicles per plant (10%), and the grain yield of upland rice (16.3%). Therefore, our results allow inferring that the use of microorganism BRM 32114 provided significant improvements in rice growth/development, which resulted in higher grain yield over two consecutive growing seasons under field conditions. It showed that the bioagent Serratia spp. is promising to be incorporated into crop systems.
Praktik Akuntabilitas Masjid: Studi Kasus pada Masjid Al-Akbar Surabaya
Authors: Muddatstsir Uun Dwi Al , Farida Dessy Noor , Kismawadi Early Ridho
Published: August 2019

This study aims to determine the practice of accountability carried out by the management of Al-Akbar Mosque in Surabaya. Accountability is needed as a form of organizational management responsibility to worshipers. The method used in this study is qualitative with a case study approach. The results of the study indicate that the manager has prioritized the interests and prosperity of the mosque compared to individual interests. Research also shows that accountability practices are carried out using honesty and legal accountability, process accountability, program accountability and financial policy accountability.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui praktik akuntabilitas yang dilakukan oleh pengurus Masjid Al-Akbar Surabaya. Akuntabilitas sangatlah dibutuhkan sebagai bentuk tanggung jawab pengelola organisasi kepada jamaah. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pengelola sudah mementingkan kepentingan dan kemakmuran masjid dibandingkan kepentingan individu. Penelitian juga menunjukkan praktik akuntabilitas yang dijalankan menggunakan akuntabilitas kejujuran dan hukum, akuntabilitas proses, akuntabilitas program dan akuntabilitas kebijakan keuangan.
Real benefits of leak repair and increasing the number of inlets to energy
Authors: Lipiwattanakarn S. , Kaewsang S. , Pornprommin A. , Wongwiset T.
Published: August 2019

Two real cases of energy audit were investigated in a district metered area (DMA) of the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority in Bangkok, Thailand. The first case was energy audits before and after leaks were repaired. The repairs resulted in a 9% reduction of inflow to the DMA. We estimated that the input energy to the DMA reduced 8% while the energy in water delivered to customers increased 8%. Thus, two benefits of reducing leakage to energy were found. In the second case, we temporarily opened a boundary valve connecting to the trunk main to function as another inlet to the DMA, so the number of inlets increased to two. The new inlet was nearer to main distribution pipes that delivered water to more customers than the first one. Thus, the inflow from the old inlet decreased to only 10% of the total inflow. The estimated input energy increased slightly by 4% because the inflow and leakage did not reduce, but the energy delivered to customers increased greatly (16%) due to a significant decrease in friction loss. Thus, reducing leakage and selecting the right hydraulic locations of inlets can benefit energy efficiency in DMAs substantially.