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Armillaria xiaocaobaensis sp. nov. from China
Authors: Peng Jia-Hua , Zhao Chang-Lin
Published: July 2020

A new wood-inhabiting fungal species from Yunnan Province, China, is proposed based on morphological and molecular characters. Armillaria xiaocaobaensis is characterized by a central stipe, striate to furrowed orange yellow to pinkish brown pileus surface, membranous annulus,
and ellipsoid, a monomitic hyphal system with generative hyphae bearing simple septa, and slightly thick-walled basidiospores averaging 7.7 × 4.9 μm. TEF1 sequence analyses support A. xiaocaobaensis as a distinct taxon in Armillaria.
Phylogeny and morphology of Ellismarsporium parvum and the new combination E. varium
Authors: Zhang Kai , Guo Weihua , Sosa Daynet , Magdama Freddy , Serrano Lizette , Malosso Elaine , Li De-Wei , Castañeda-Ruiz Rafael F.
Published: July 2020

LSU DNA sequence analyses place Ellismarsporium parvum in Pleosporales. The morphology of the species in pure culture is described and illustrated. Helminthosporium varium is recombined as E. varium, based on its morphology.
Optimization of Extrusion Conditions for Production of Instant Millet-Soybean Blended Flour
Authors: Sheila Natukunda , Ryan Kamoga Kenneth , David Kizza Mawanda , Namayengo Faith M. , Herbert Muyonga John
Published: July 2020

This study developed an optimized protocol for production of instant millet-soybean flour with high solubility. Response surface methodology was used to determine optimal processing conditions for desired water absorption index (WAI) and water solubility index (WSI). Three levels of extrusion temperature (130, 150 and 180 °C) and feed moisture (15, 20 and 25%) were used. Nutritional composition, consumer acceptability and shelf stability of millet-soybean blend produced using optimal extrusion conditions were determined. Analysis of variance showed that the contribution of a quadratic model was significant for WAI and WSI, with high correlation coefficients (R2 = 0.80 and 0.75, respectively). Response surface plots showed that increase in temperature significantly increased both WAI and WSI, while increase in feed moisture significantly increased WAI and decreased WSI. The optimal extrusion conditions were found to be: barrel temperature 159 °C and feed moisture of 25% with product predicted WAI of 2.124 g H2O/g and WSI of 51.30%. Experimental values for responses of products made using optimized conditions were in agreement with the predicted values. Gruels made using the extruded millet-soybean flour were acceptable but with lower consumer acceptability (p < 0.05) scores than the commercially available and extruded millet only flour. Yeasts and molds as well as coliforms were not detected. Total plate count results ranged from 1.35 to 2.9 log cfu/g within one month of storage. This study provides information on the conditions that are suitable for processing an acceptable highly soluble instant millet-soybean flour.
A Descriptive Profile of Selected Brunei Convicts: Viewpoint
Authors: Mundia Lawrence
Published: July 2020

The case study (N = 54) described the participants using biographical attributes (age, type of offenses committed, education, marriage, employment, marital status of parents, repeat offenses, and district of residence) about criminality. Theft and drug-related offenses were first and second top crimes. Youths aged 18-29 were more involved in stealing and rape than older peers. Half of the theft convicts were employed and the other half unemployed before incarceration suggesting common underlying causes for stealing such as low education and low income (or poverty) among participants. Elderly convicts (aged 30-40) were most engaged in drug offenses, incest, and adultery compared to younger counterparts. First and repeat crimes were equally high across the participants' educational level, marital status, and parents' marital status. Most of the crimes were committed in the Brunei-Muara district. The findings call for mental health testing and appropriate interventions for crime perpetrators. Further mixed methods research was recommended.
Impact of changes in economic status on catastrophic health expenditures among households with people with a disability in South Korea
Authors: Choi Jae-Woo , Kim Tae-Hyun , Kim Jae-Hyun , Le Sang-Gyu , Park Eun-Cheol
Published: July 2020

Aims: Although people with a disability need comprehensive and consistent healthcare services because they often have both common and disability-related health problems, their economic status may restrict healthcare service use. This study investigated the impact of economic status changes on catastrophic health expenditures (CHE) among people with a disability in South Korea. Methods: We retrieved 4,065 household records from the Panel Survey of Employment for the Disabled (2010–2012) and explored potential relationships among disability status, economic change, and CHE. Results: Households in which people with a disability recently lost a job or had been unemployed [(Odds ratios (OR): 2.30, 1.68, respectively)] were more likely to incur CHE compared with those with a consistent job. In addition, households with people with a mild disability who either lost or gained a job or who was already unemployed (OR: 3.12, 2.10, 1.73, respectively) were more likely to incur CHE than households with people with a severe disability who had been supported by medical aid. Conclusion: Households with people with a disability who experiences a change in job status are more likely to face barriers to needed healthcare services than those with no such change, indicating that job status may be a more significant factor for CHE than level of disability.
The impact of the episodic nature of chronic illness: A comparison of fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and human immunodeficiency virus
Authors: Vajravelu Saipriya , K O'Brien Kelly , Moll Sandra , Solomon Patricia
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this narrative review was to describe and compare the characteristics and episodic nature of disability among three chronic illnesses: multiple sclerosis (MS), HIV and fibromyalgia (FM). Searches were performed in electronic databases using a combination of keywords including episodic, relapse, remission, and fluctuation. We included articles published between 2004–2014 that described health challenges and the episodic nature of the illness. Data were extracted from selected articles, including the authors, date of publication, study population, the aims of the study, outcome measures and main study findings, and then were charted and collated to the dimensions of disability in the episodic disability framework. The descriptive words about symptoms/impairments, difficulty in day to day functioning, challenges to social inclusion and uncertainty were compared across illnesses to identify similarities and differences. We reported findings as a narrative summation. Forty-seven articles were included in this review. The comparison of the three chronic illnesses demonstrated that some of the symptoms/impairments such as pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, depression, stress, and anxiety were reported commonly across illnesses. Similarly, difficulty with day to day functioning, challenges to social inclusion and uncertainty were reported across illnesses. On the other hand, factors influencing the symptoms, difficulties in daily functioning, challenges to social inclusion and uncertainty were found to be different. The episodic nature of the illness was identified among the three chronic conditions. People living with FM or MS or HIV, experience some common dimensions of disability that may be similarly experienced as episodic in nature. These similarities may not be exclusive to these three chronic illnesses, but could apply to individuals living with other chronic and episodic illnesses. Pursuing ways to enhance rehabilitation services among the conditions that experience similar episodic disability may help collectively to address disability and improve the overall health of people living with chronic illnesses.
Improve social support after a stroke through modified constraint-induced therapy
Authors: Doussoulin Arlette , Saiz José , Najum Jasim
Published: July 2020

Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of collective versus individual neurorehabilitation in improving the social support for patients who have suffered a stroke. Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted, in which 36 post-stroke patients participated; they worked for three hours per day for ten days with constraint-induced movement therapy, divided into two treatment types: collective and individual therapy. Social support was assessed at the beginning and end of the study using the medical outcomes study-social support survey (MOS-SSS). Results: Monitoring the pre-treatment scores, a covariance analysis indicated that social support presents significant differences in favor of collective therapy. Conclusion: Both treatment types improved social support for post-stroke patients. However, the clinical and practical effectiveness of collective therapy was significant.
The analysis of old person's blood pressure and blood lipid according to exercise frequency of combination exercise
Authors: Jin-Seoung Park , Su-Kyoung Lee , Kwang-Jun Lee
Published: July 2020

Aims: This study to analyze the effect of combination exercise program on blood pressure and blood lipid by exercise frequency on the elderly. Methods: Subject aged 65–70 years. Subjects divided into three groups: control group, exercise three times per week and excercise five times per week group. Each group performed combination exercise for eight weeks. Results: Systolic blood pressure increased in control group, but decreased in exercise three times (p lessthan 0 0.05) and exercise five times per week group. Diastolic blood pressure decreased with all groups. Triglyceride did not significantly increase in the control group, but decreased both exercise group. Total cholesterol decreased in control group, exercise three times (p lessthan 0 0.05) per week group and exercise five times (p lessthan 0 0.05) per week group. HDL-cholesterol decreased in control group, exercise three times (p lessthan 0.05) per week group and exercise five times (p lessthan 0.05) per week group. LDL-cholesterol significantly decrease in exercise three times (p lessthan 0.05) per week group and exercise five times (p lessthan 0 0.05) per week group. Exercise three times per week decrease more systolic blood pressure and total cholesterol, and LDL-C decrease more with exercise five times per week. Conclusion: High frequency exercise is not always effective to the elderly people that optimal exercise frequency design to the each elderly may be helpful.
Needs Assessment of a woman with disability after completing the rehabilitation program from Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed and possible solutions through bio-psychosocial model: A case study
Authors: Islam Nipa Shamima , Mustafa Kamal Rahat Khan Mohammad
Published: July 2020

Introduction: This case was described about a woman with disability, caused of rheumatoid arthritis. This study focused on what sorts of barriers and problems a disabled woman has to face in practical situation of her life though she has completed her rehabilitation program. Throughout this study, it was suggested that, Bio-psychosocial model would be integrated with the Rehabilitation program to meet the identified needs and to cope with the life of a disabled. Case Report: A 42-year-old woman who suffered from Rheumatoid Arthritis had taken treatment from Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) several years ago. Nowadays, she is working at CRP by using her wheel chair. However, she needs lots of support at her daily life. Moreover, people are not still too much open to accept the disability and be helpful towards the disabled person. That is why she felt de-motivated sometimes with her life. Conclusion: There would have some needs of patient, even after completing the Rehabilitation program. Needs assessment helps to determine those needs. Bio-psychosocial model would be helpful to make the rehabilitation program more effective. However, more research-based evidence is necessary and the health professionals need to know the framework and application of the bio-psychosocial model.
Environmental barriers and facilitators encountered by elderly stroke patients with somatosensory injuries
Authors: Young Kim Hee , Yun Kim Tae
Published: July 2020

Aims: This study was designed to identify facilitators and barriers among stroke geriatrics with somatosensory injury by International classification of functioning, disability and health (ICD) categories. Methods: 78 stroke geriatrics were interviewed based on ICF categories of environmental factors of the extended version of ICF core set for stroke between June to October 2015. Results: Half or more of participants with somatosensory injury were documented with two ICF categories as a facilitator and one category as barriers. But participants without somatosensory injury were documented with six ICF categories as a facilitator and no category as barriers. It was significantly more common for stroke geriatrics with somatosensory injury to indicate immediate family (e310), friend (e320), acquaintances, peers, colleagues, neighbors and community members (e325) in ICF chapters of supports and relationship, transportation services, systems and policies (e540), health services, systems and policies(e580) in ICF chapters of services, systems and policies as barriers than normal somatosensory stroke geriatrics. Conclusion: Geriatric stroke patients with somatosensory injury perceived more several barriers relate to supports and relationship, services, systems and policies than patients without somatosensory injury.
Aluminum Detoxification by Humic Substance Extracted from Compost of Organic Wastes
Authors: Winarso Sugeng , Handayanto Eko , Taufiq Abdullah
Published: July 2020

Aluminum Detoxification by Humic Substance Extracted from Compost of Organic Wastes (S Winarso, E Handayanto and A Taufiq):  Humic substance could control the activity of metal as well as exchangeable aluminum (Alexch) on acid soil. The humic substance extracted from compost of agricultural waste is rarely conducted. The objective of research was to evaluate the effect of humic substance concentration and sources to pH and Al suspension. The research had been conducted in the Soil Laboratory of Agricultural Faculty of Jember University from April to July 2009. The humic substance used in these researches was extracted from compost of rice straw (RS), soybean straw (SS), cassava starch solid waste (CSSW), and empty bunch of oil palm tree (EBOPT). The humic substance concentration treatments were 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, and 300 ppm. Result of the analysis showed that characteristic of humic substance was difference depending on the source material used. The humic substance extracted from SS contain total base cations (K, Na, Ca, Mg) higher (1.17%) compared with CSSW (1.07%), OPT  (0.87%), and RS (0.69%). While the humic substances extracted from RS contain total organic acid (Acetic, Fumeric, cetoglutamic, Sucsinic, Propionic, Butiric, Ocsalic, and sitric acid) higher (157 ppm) compared with EBOPT (129 ppm), SS (115%), and CSSW (108%). Among these organic acids, acetic acid was highest concentration (> 34.51% of total acid). The addition of humic substance increased pH and decreased aluminum concentration of the suspension. The higher pH increment and Al concentration reduction took placed in the suspension treated with humic substance from SS compost. The correlation between decreasing Al concentration with humic substance concentration which explained chelation was higher (r = 0.97) than decreasing Al concentration with increasing pH which explained precipitation (r = 0.93). Based on these research results, it can be concluded that humic substance extracted from agricultural waste have a good prospect as a soil ameliorant to increase soil pH, detoxify soil aluminum, and increase soil P availability on acid soil.
Extreme High Yield of Tropical Rice Grown Without Fertilizer on Acid Sulfate Soil in South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Authors: Purnomo Erry , Hashidoko Yasuyuki , Hasegawa Toshihiro , Osaki Mitsuru
Published: July 2020

Extreme High Yield of Tropical Rice Grown Without Fertilizer on Acid Sulfate Soil in South Kalimantan, Indonesia (E Purnomo, Y Hashidoko, T Hasegawa and M Osaki): Local rice arieties are commonly grown by the farmers located in acid sulfate soil area of South Kalimantan. In South Kalimantan, more than 100 local rice varieties can be found. In 1999, a farmer found one hill (with 5 tillers) rice plant near a canal, later called Padi Panjang. The rice had panicle length of 50 cm. The panicle length of common local rice varieties are 25 cm. Since the finding, the farmer multiplied the seed for 3 years to get a reasonable amount of seeds for nearby farmers to use. In 2004, there were 25 farmers grow the Padi Panjang by themselves. Their paddocks are widely spread out in Aluh-Aluh and Gambut districts. We take this opportunity to investigate yield variation of the Padi Panjang that may be affected by soil properties variability. Ten paddocks out of the 25 paddock were selected. At harvest time (in July-August), we measured the rice yield and collected soil sample from the 10 paddocks. We found that the soil condition in the selected paddocks were marginally suitable for growing improved rice. Without fertilizer, however, the rice yield varied from 3.21 to 8.09 Mg ha-1. We also observed that the rice yield variations associated with tillers number. We did not find any correlation between rice yields with some selected soil properties, except it was observed that the tillers number was negatively correlated with soil electrical conductivity (EC). The extreme yield of Padi Panjang might be explained the involvement of N fixing bacteria and P solubilizing bacteria, large rooting system and the ability of Padi Panjang root in modifying the rhizosphere soil.
Assessing Biodegradation Susceptibilities of Selected Petroleum Hydrocarbons at Contaminated Soils
Authors: Langsa Markus Heryanto
Published: July 2020

Assessing Biodegradation Susceptibilities of Selected Petroleum Hydrocarbons at Contaminated Soils (M.H. Langsa): The susceptibility to biodegradation of selected saturated hydrocarbons (SHCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and asphaltenes in a Barrow crude oil and extracts isolated from soils contaminated with the Barrow crude oil at day 0 and 39 was determined. Soil samples were contaminated with a Barrow crude oil across the surface (5% w/w) as part of a mesocosm experiment in order to mimic similar conditions in the environment.  The extent of biodegradation of the Barrow oil extracted from the contaminated soils at day 0 and day 39 was assessed by GC-MS analyses of SHCs and PAHs fractions. Changes in the relative abundances of n-alkanes (loss of low-molecular-weight hydrocarbons) and pristane relative to phytane (Pr/Ph) and their diastereoisomers were determined. Changes in the diastereo-isomer ratios of Pr and Ph relate to the decrease in abundance of the phytol-derived 6(R),10(S) isoprenoids with increasing biodegradation. The percentage change in abundances of each of selected alkylnaphathalenes with time (day 0 to 39) was determined, enabling an order of susceptibility of their isomers to biodegradation. It was established that the 2-methylnaphthalene isomers (2-MN) is more susceptible to microbial attack than 1-MN isomer indicated by decreasing in percent abundance from day 0 to 39 for the 2-MN isomer. The GC-MS analyses of the original Barrow oil indicated the oil had not undergone biodegradation. When this oil was used in the soil mesocosm experiments the oil was shown to biodegrade to about a level 2 -3 based on the biodegradation susceptibility of the various SHCs and PAHs described above.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Peat Soils Cultivated to Rice Field, Oil Palm and Vegetable
Authors: Hadi Abdul , Affandi Dedi Nursyamsi , Bakar Rosenani Abu , Inubushi Kazuyuki
Published: July 2020

Presently, about 20% of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq) fields in Indonesia are on peat soil, in addition to that otherarea of peat soil has been conventionally used for rice field and vegetables. To elucidate the global warmingpotentials of peat soils cultivated to oil palm, vegetable or rice field, field experiment has been carried out in SouthKalimantan. Air samples were taken from rice field, oil palm and vegetable fields in weekly basis for six month periodand analyzed for concentrations of N2O, CH4 and CO2. The global warming potentials (GWP) of the three gases werecalculated by multiplying the emission of each gas with their respective mole warming potential. This step wasfollowed by the addition of the three gases’ GWP to have the total GWP. The results showed that the emissions ofgreenhouse gases from peat soils changed seasonally and varied with the crops cultivated. Oil palm has resultedthe highest GWP, mostly contributed by N2O. There was no statistical different in total GWP of paddy andvegetable fields. The annual N2O emission from oil palm field was 4,582 g N ha-1 yr-1. Water, nutrients and organicmatter managements are among the potential techniques to minimize gas emissions from oil palm field which needfield trials.
Nutrient Removal by Rice Cultivated in Newly Opened Wetland Rice in Bulungan District, East Kalimantan
Authors: Sukristiyonubowo . , Nugroho Kusumo , Vadari Tagus
Published: July 2020

Highly weathered Indonesian soils and potential acid sulphate soils are mainly granted for developing newlyopened wetland rice field to meet rice growing demand in Indonesia. Nutrient removal by rice harvest product ofCiliwung variety planted in newly opened wetland rice was studied in Bulungan District, in 2009. The aims were toexamine the nutrient taken out by rice harvest product and to properly manage its fertility status to sustain ricefarming. Six treatments were studied including T0: farmers practices, T1: farmer practices + compost + dolomite, T2:NPK recommended rate, N and K were split two times, T3: NPK recommended rate, N and K were split three times,T4: NPK recommended rate, N and K were split three times + compost + dolomite and T5: NPK recommended rate,N and K were split two times + compost + dolomite. The results indicated that the highest concentrations of N, P,and K in rice grain and rice straw were observed at NPK with recommendation rate in which N and K were split threetimes + straw compost + dolomite (T4). The T4 (NPK with recommendation rate in which N and K were split threetimes + straw compost + dolomite) also showed the highest nutrient removal by harvest product. Depending on thetreatments, total nutrients removal through rice grains and rice straw varied from 61.81 to 101.71 kg N, 4.31 to13.69 kg P and from 95.77 to 171.16 kg K ha-1 season-1, meaning that at least about 137 to 225 kg urea, 50 to 160kg SP-36 and 190 to 339 kg KCl ha-1 season-1 should be given to replace nutrient removed by harvest product andto avoid any nutrients depletion. When all rice straws were returned to the field as compost, about 55 to 133 kg urea,25 to 110 kg SP-36 and 10 to 19 kg KCl ha-1 season-1 should be added to substitute nutrient removed by rice grain.[How to Cite: Sukristiyonubowo, K Nugroho and T Vadari. 2012. Nutrient Removal by Rice Cultivated in Newly Opened Wetland Rice in Bulungan District, East Kalimantan. J Trop Soils 17: 115-120. Doi: 10.5400/jts.2012.17.2.115] [Permalink/DOI: www.dx.doi.org/10.5400/jts.2012.17.2.115]
Optimum Ratio of Fresh Manure and Grain Size of Phosphate Rock Mixture in a Formulated Compost for Organomineral NP Fertilizer
Authors: Nugroho Sutopo Ghani , Dermiyati . , Lumbanraja Jamalam , Triyono Sugeng , Ismono Hanung , Sari Yosa Triolanda , Ayuandari Elva
Published: July 2020

The objective of multi years study was to formulate an alternative organic based fertilizer by mixing a fresh manureand phosphate rock with several different grain sizes conducted in the Field Experimental Station of the Universityof Lampung. Both materials of the fresh manure and phosphate rock were obtained from local sources. Five levelsof mixture of fresh manure and phosphate rock, three levels of grain size of phosphate rock, and two kinds ofcomposting technique were factorial set up. The mixture materials were aerobically composted for 12 weeks. Theresults of the first year study show that (a) the optimum ratio of the mixture of fresh manure and phosphate rock was80% to 20% with the optimum of grain size of phosphate rock < 3 mm; (b) 6-8 weeks of incubation of the mixturematerials has been optimally composted under aerobic conditions of the complete mixture of batch compostedtechnique; (c) the quality of the final produced compost was considered to fulfill the requirement of standard criteriaof organic fertilizer; while (d) the quantity of compost recovered up to 75.07% which was a reliable quantity of massproduction of organic fertilizer.[How to Cite: Nugroho SG, Dermiyati, J Lumbanraja, S Triyono, H Ismono, YT Sari and E Ayuandari. 2012. Optimum Ratio of Fresh Manure and Grain Size of Phosphate Rock Mixture in a Formulated Compost for Organomineral NP Fertilizer. J Trop Soils 17 (2) : 121-128. Doi: 10.5400/jts.2012.17.2.121][Permalink/DOI: www.dx.doi.org/10.5400/jts.2012.17.2.121]
Application of Organic Fertilizer Tithonia Plus to Control Iron Toxicity and Reduce Commercial Fertilizer Application on New Paddy Field
Authors: Hakim Nurhajati , . Agustian , Mala Yanti
Published: July 2020

Ferrous toxicity is a one of the problems most often found in lowland rice systems in tropical and sub-tropical regionespecially in new paddy field (NPF) on Ultisols and Oxisols. Flooding during rice growth creates a chemicallyreduced state in soils causing reduction of insoluble (Fe3+) to soluble (Fe2+) form even at excessive level. ExcessiveFe2+ uptake is eventually the main cause of iron toxicity. The purpose of this study was to find an appropriateformulation of organic fertilizer Tithonia plus (OFTP) to control the iron toxicity, reduce the application of commercialfertilizers (CF) and increase rice production at various ages of NPF. The field experiment was conducted in farmerfields in Sitiung, Koto Baru sub-district, Dharmasraya district of West Sumatra province. Experimental design usedwas a factorial 2 x 6 in a split plot design. The main plot (A), the age of the opening of NPF were: 0 year;and 2 years;Subplot (B) a formulation of OFTP were: 2 Mg Tithonia ha-1 + 75% of CF; 2 Mg Tithonia ha-1 + 5 Mg rice strawha-1 + 50% of CF; 4 Mg Tithonia ha-1 + 25% of CF and three treatmens without Tithonia i.e. 5 Mg rice straw ha-1 +75% of CF; 2 Mg animal cow manure ha-1 + 75% of CF, and 100% of CF. Liming with 500 kg CaCO3 ha-1were appliedfor all treatments. The results showed the use of OFTP increased the nutrients availability such as N, P, and K onNPF and control the iron toxicity. The appropriate formulation of OFTP to control the iron toxicity and reduced theapplication of chemical fertilizer for higher rice production at NPF were two options: (1) 2 Mg of Tithonia ha-1 + 5 Mgof rice straw ha-1 + 50% of commercial fertilizers; and (2) 2 Mg of Tithonia ha-1 + 75% of commercial fertilizers. In thiscase the reducing of commercial fertilizers application were 50% and 25%, respectively.[How to Cite: Hakim N, Agustian and Y Mala. 2012. Application of Organic Fertilizer Tithonia Plus to Control Iron Toxicity and Reduce Commercial Fertilizer Application on New Paddy Field. J Trop Soils 17: 135-142. Doi: 10.5400/jts.2012.17.2.135][Permalink/DOI: www.dx.doi.org/10.5400/jts.2012.17.2.135]
Temporal Variation and Respons of Mangrove Soil on Solar Illumination Changes
Authors: Medellu Christophil , Soemarno . , Marsoedi . , Berhimpon Sigfried
Published: July 2020

Research on soil temperature in mangrove forest is a part of the mangrove ecosystem microclimate research. Studieson microclimate variables interaction, including soil temperature is important and interesting because it is associatedwith ecosystem and environmental changes, and the biota living in it. This study developed a mathematical modelingof soil temperatures and solar illumination in mangrove forest and the surrounding environment. Mathematicalmodeling function was constructed using data measured on three transects which different in ecosystem condition.The results showed that the mathematical modeling parameters produced the parameters of solar illumination andsoil temperatures that were difference for the three transects. Time lag of soil temperature on solar illumination wasalso diference in the three transects due to the difference of penetration of sun radiation and soil inundation by seawater. These parameters also showed the differences between the soil temperature in mangrove with the soiltemperature in terrestrial forest as studied by the former researcher. Our research demonstrated the charachteristicof soil temperature in mangrove, that was not merely controlled by sun radiation, but also it was contribute by thesea water and other factors.[How to Cite: Medellu C, Soemarno, Marsoedi and S Berhimpon. 2012. Temporal Variation and Respons of Mangrove Soil on Solar Illumination Changes. J Trop Soils 17 (2) : 67-74. Doi: 10.5400/jts.2012.17.2.165][Permalink/DOI: www.dx.doi.org/10.540/jts.2012.17.2.165]
Characterization of Engineering Elastic Parameters of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Manufactured from Poplar (Populus deltoides) Strands Using Ultrasonic Contact Pulse Transmission
Authors: Zahedi Meysam , Najafi Saeed Kazemi , Füssl Josef , Elyasi Majid
Published: July 2020

When using wood and wood-based composites, it is necessary to determine the elastic constants of these engineered materials. Oriented strand board (OSB), as structural wood based panel, plays a significant role in the building sector, but the accessibility of such elastic constants of OSB is mostly limited. For this purpose, this study aimed at determining the elastic wave velocity, stiffness and all elastic constants of OSB made from Poplar (Populus deltoides) strands using ultrasonic through–transmission technique. Laboratory OSBs with the mean density of 760 kg/m3 were made with the average strand sizes of 0.6 mm in thickness, 120 mm in length and 30 mm in width. 8 % phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin was used with the pressing conditions of 3.43 N/mm2, 190 °C and 600 s as pressure, temperature and time of pressing, respectively. The OSBs were assumed as an orthotropic model. Three modulus of elasticity (E1, E2, and E3), three shear modulus (G12, G13 and G23), and six Poisson’s ratios (v12, v21, v13, v31, v23, v32) were calculated by longitudinal, transversal and quasi-transversal waves velocities. Ultrasonically determined stiffness coefficients of OSB were investigated by representative volume elements (RVE). Therefore, the separation of scales requirement is satisfied, and the measured velocities can be applied to determine the engineering elastic parameters of the examined OSB. The results indicate that modulus of elasticity and shear modulus are in the same order of magnitude in comparison with other references, and the values of Poisson’s ratios are valid in ultrasonic range measurement. In conclusion, the ultrasonic contact pulse transmission shows great potential to determine the characterization of elastic wave velocity, stiffness and engineering elastic parameters.
Durability and Mechanical Performance of Differently Treated Glulam Beams during Two Years of Outdoor Exposure
Authors: Kržišnik Davor , Humar Miha , Straže Aleš , Šernek Milan , Šega Bogdan , Plavčak Denis , Lesar Boštjan , Grbec Samo
Published: July 2020

The performance of the composites is influenced by the service life of input raw wood material and used adhesives. The aim of the study was to assess the durability and mechanical performance of glulam beams treated in a different way (thermally modified and/or treated with copper-based wood preservative) and exposed in an outdoor application. Glulam beams (83 mm × 68 mm × 1100 mm), made of three layers of Norway spruce (Picea abies) with PUR adhesives used have been exposed in use class 3.2 in a horizontal position since 4th November 2016. Part of the specimens was equipped with MC sensors. Every year, the degradation was evaluated visually. The dynamic modulus of elasticity was determined by longitudinal vibration, and the static modulus of elasticity using a 4-point bending test. On the smaller specimens, cut from glulams, compressive strength, delamination, and shear strength of adhesive bonds were determined. After two years of exposure, the results indicate that the performance of glulams is determined by the wood modification and applied wood preservative.
Preliminary Qualitative Analysis and Implications of Wood Products Perception on Social Media
Authors: Šujanová Jana , Nováková Renata , Pavlendová Gabriela , Cagáňová Dagmar , Canet Natália
Published: July 2020

The article presents the results of the qualitative research of social media, managed by the Institute of the Civil Society, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, in cooperation with the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava. The research aimed to analyse different areas of the current management challenges and their perception of the selected social networks. The study concentrates on the presentation of the chosen manufacturers of the automotive industry and furniture industry on social media. The content analysis was based on the VADER (Valence Aware Dictionary and Entiment Reasoner) lexicon that was explicitly tuned to sentiments expressed in social media and QDA software.
Análise do desempenho funcional dos músculos extensores e flexores do joelho em corredores de rua
Authors: Silva Vanessa Bertotti da , Lara Simone , Teixeira Lilian Pinto , Balk Rodrigo De Souza
Published: July 2020

Introdução: Os desequilíbrios musculares representam um importante fator de risco para lesões esportivas, portanto, a avaliação da força muscular se torna relevante no contexto da prevenção de lesão em corredores de rua. Objetivo: Analisar a performance funcional dos músculos do joelho em uma amostra de corredores de rua. Métodos: Foram incluídos 24 corredores de rua. A força muscular de flexores e extensores do joelho foi avaliada por meio da dinamometria isocinética no modo concêntrico, nas velocidades de 60°/s, 180°/s e 300°/s. Resultados: Os corredores não apresentaram assimetrias musculares superiores a 10% entre membros. Contudo, houve desequilíbrios musculares unilaterais (razão I:Q), especialmente nas corredoras (47,56±8,60% no membro dominante e 45,17±5,18% no membro não-dominante), e uma baixa resistência à fadiga (50,34±8,07%) nos músculos isquiotibiais no membro dominante, nos corredores do sexo masculino. Conclusão: A amostra apresentou importantes fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento de lesões, logo, a inserção de um programa de prevenção de lesões direcionado a esses sujeitos torna-se fundamental.
Sarcopenia e sua influência na mobilidade de pacientes com doença renal crônica: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Farias Dandhara Henrique , De Melo Bianca Cardoso , Minatel Vinícius , Lira Jéssyca Lane Fausto , Calles Ana Carolina Do Nascimento
Published: July 2020

Introdução: A sarcopenia é decorrente da perda de massa muscular, encontrada em diversos estágios da doença renal crônica (DRC). Objetivo: O objetivo do estudo foi identificar a influência da sarcopenia nos aspectos de mobilidade de pacientes com DRC. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática baseada nos critérios do PRISMA, na qual foi realizada uma busca na literatura nos bancos de dados Pubmed, Scielo e CINAHL, dos últimos 10 anos, correspondente ao período de janeiro de 2008 a julho de 2018. Resultados: Para a composição do corpus foram selecionados nove estudos com abordagem na influência da sarcopenia no estado geral dos pacientes. Discussão: A DRC está associada a perda das funções regulatórias, excretórias e endócrinas do rim, cursando com diversos desfechos, dentre eles perda de massa muscular progressiva, associada ao processo de envelhecimento. Conclusão: Um alto índice de indivíduos com DRC apresentam um estado de sarcopenia, consequência da inatividade e da diminuição da síntese proteica gerando hipotrofia.
Estudo transversal da saúde física e funcional de agricultores expostos a agrotóxicos: uma aplicação do modelo biopsicossocial da CIF na perspectiva da fisioterapia
Authors: Miranda Cristiano Barreto de , Teixeira Geraldo Magella , Fernandes Maria Goretti , Aragão José Aderval , Schneiberg Sheila
Published: July 2020

Introdução: A investigação das condições e riscos ocupacionais através de uma abordagem biopsicossocial no diagnóstico da condição de saúde dos trabalhadores rurais é geralmente negligenciada nos serviços de saúde. Consequentemente, algumas incapacidades funcionais não são identificadas. Objetivo: Avaliar a saúde de trabalhadores agrícolas por meio da perspectiva da fisioterapia aplicando o modelo de Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF), que possui um modelo biopsicossocial de domínios múltiplos e relacionados. Identificar as áreas da saúde funcional mais debilitadas e determinar a sua influência na atividade laboral. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal com abordagem descritiva e analítica realizado em trabalhadores agrícolas expostos a agrotóxicos. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 99 agricultores. Observou-se que o domínio função corporal apresentou maiores prejuízos, onde a dor foi a incapacidade predominante nos agricultores, com impactos no trabalho (domínio participação), e consequente piora da qualidade de vida (em maioria abrangendo os fatores contextuais). Conclusão: A CIF pode ser utilizada não só pela fisioterapia mas também pelas equipes multidisciplinares de saúde para identificar as incapacidades funcionais complexas na saúde do trabalhador rural. Pode ser utilizada também na vinculação da situação de saúde do trabalhador com as condições ocupacionais, bem como, na vinculação de tais incapacidades com os diversos aspectos envolvidos na vida dos trabalhadores e do seu coletivo.
Comparação do índice de massa muscular e força muscular de joelho em idosos através da dinamometria isocinética e teste senta e levanta em 30 segundos
Authors: Tavares Graziela Morgana Silva , Müller Daniela Virote Kassick , Gottlieb Maria Gabriela Valle
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: comparar o índice de massa muscular e força muscular de flexores e extensores de joelho entre mulheres e homens idosos. Métodos: estudo descritivo, transversal e comparativo com 105 idosos (37 homens e 68 mulheres). A avaliação constou de variáveis antropométricas, mensuração de força muscular dos flexores e extensores de joelho por dinamometria isocinética e teste senta e levanta 30 segundos (TSL30). Os dados foram analisados pelo teste t para amostras independentes com nível de significância de 95% (p0,05). Resultados: foram evidenciadas diferenças estatisticamente significantes no índice de massa muscular, pico de torque, percentual de fadiga, trabalho e potência dos flexores e extensores dos joelhos nas velocidades de 60 e 180º/seg. Conclusão: homens idosos, mesmo apresentando maior diminuição de massa muscular quando comparados às mulheres da mesma faixa etária, apresentam a força, potência e resistência à fadiga com maiores níveis quando avaliados pela dinamometria isocinética. Entretanto, quando a força é analisada através de uma atividade funcional, como o TSL30, observou-se que, independente do sexo, idosos apresentam valores semelhantes.
Efeito da eletroestimulação do reto femoral na altura e potência do salto vertical
Authors: Costa Alana Mayla da , Apolinário Danielle Rossa , Demezuk Katyuscia Soler , Varolo Olivia Pacheco , Nakayama Gustavo Kiyosen , Carvalho Alberito Rodrigo de , Bertolini Gladson Ricardo Flor
Published: July 2020

Objetivos: Existem divergências na literatura sobre os efeitos da eletroestimulação por meio da corrente Russa para o ganho de força muscular. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito desta corrente, sobre o reto femoral, avaliando a potência e a altura do salto vertical. Métodos: Foram selecionados 32 participantes, separados em dois grupos: Controle ou eletroestimulado com corrente Russa 10 minutos diários, em três dias alternados por semana, durante quatro semanas, totalizando 12 intervenções. As avaliações dos saltos verticais foram realizadas antes de iniciar as intervenções e ao final das quatro semanas de eletroestimulação. Os movimentos avaliados foram Countermovement Jump e o Squat Jump, que foram coletados a altura e a potência do salto. Resultados: houve ganho significativo para a altura do salto apenas na modalidade Squat Jump, tanto na comparação intra (p=0,0378) quanto entre grupos (p=0,0122) a favor do grupo eletroestimulado, mas não para a potência ou para o Countermovement Jump. Conclusão: a corrente Russa no reto femoral apresentou resultados significativos apenas na altura do salto Squat Jump.
Avaliação do estresse físico e psicológico de praticantes de esporte de orientação
Authors: Almeida Keithy Krabbe de , Araujo Nayara Costa , Bortolini Miguel Junior Sordi , França Eduardo Luzia , Neto Aníbal Monteiro de Magalhães
Published: July 2020

Introdução: a orientação é um esporte de corrida de resistência composto por componentes físicos e cognitivos. Objetivos: avaliar as alterações no nível de estresse e a intensidade do exercício físico em atletas de Orientação. Métodos: foram selecionados 40 praticantes do esporte. Aplicou-se a Escala de Percepção de Esforço adaptada e o questionário de Lipp nos atletas antes e depois da corrida. Utilizou-se na análise dos dados o teste t e análise estatística de média e erro padrão. Resultados: houve aumento significativo no nível de esforço físico e da sintomatologia de estresse físico nos participantes após a corrida. Conclusão: a Orientação pode ser considerado um esporte de alta intensidade e causa aumento dos níveis de estresse físico em seus praticantes. Esta resposta ao estresse pode afetar o desempenho dos orientistas. Estes resultados permitiram-nos ter uma melhor compreensão da resposta ao estímulo do organismo e, posteriormente, melhorar o treinamento desses atletas.
Relação entre intensidade da corrida, percepção de esforço e estados de humor em corredores recreacionais
Authors: Gomes João Henrique , Mendes Renata Rebello , Rica Roberta Luksevicius , Pitta Rafael M. , Battazza Rafael Ambrósio , Leite Gerson , Maior Alex Souto , Bocalini Danilo Sales
Published: July 2020

Introdução: a avaliação da percepção de esforço (PSE) e estados de humor (EH) em diferentes intensidades de esforço, pode auxiliar o planejamento do programa de treinamento minimizando o risco de overtraining e lesões osteomioarticulares.Objetivo: comparar as respostas de PSE e estados de humor em individuos submetidos a duas intensidades distintas de corrida de 5km.Métodos: corredores de rua recreacionais (n: 14) do Clube de Corrida da Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS) foram submetidos a um teste de 5Km. Posteriormente a realização do teste todos os individuos foram submetidos a dois testes de 5km randomizados  com diferentes intensidades  sendo a 95% e 85% da velocidade do teste de 5km.  Foram avaliados o tempo total, a veocidade media, a percepçaõ de esforço, a carga interna e os parámetros vigor e fadiga.Resultados: O protocolo de corrida C5K85 apresentou redução significativa (p 0,001) das variáveis velocidade média de corrida, PSE e CIT quando comparado ao protocolo C5K95. A variável fadiga apresentou aumento significativo (p 0,001) pós-esforço no protocolo C5K95, sem mudanças significativas no protocolo C5K85 (p0,05). Conclusão: a percepção subjetiva de esforço, a carga interna de treino e a subescala fadiga do questionário BRUMS podem ser utilizados como ferramentas para controle e monitoramento da intensidade de treinamento em corredores de 5km.
Efeitos de um programa preventivo sobre desempenho funcional e controle postural em atletas de basquete
Authors: Peres Eduardo Nogueira , Lara Simone , Teixeira Lilian Pinto , Castro Antonio Adolfo Mattos de , Escobar Ariel Aline Jardim Alves
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos de um programa preventivo sobre a função muscular de extensores e flexores do joelho e o controle postural de atletas jovens de basquete.Métodos: Esse estudo incluiu oito atletas de basquetebol (15±1,06 anos), no qual foram submetidos a uma avaliação da força muscular dos músculos da articulação do joelho, realizada através de um dinamômetro isocinético, e a uma avaliação do controle postural, por meio da posturografia dinâmica computadorizada. O programa de prevenção de lesão baseou-se em exercícios do programa FIFA11+, em exercícios funcionais e em exercícios de fortalecimento de quadril, realizados durante 12 semanas.Resultados: Houve aumento do pico de torque (PT) e da potência (POT) de extensores e flexores do lado não-dominante no modo concêntrico, bem como da POT de flexores no lado dominante (modo concêntrico e excêntrico) pós-intervenção. Houve melhora quanto ao controle postural, pós-intervenção. Conclusões: Encontramos efeitos benéficos de um programa preventivo sobre as variáveis analisadas.
Relação entre variáveis antropométricas, funcionalidade e massa muscular esquelética em idosas fisicamente ativas
Authors: Costa Carla Eloise , Porto Fernanda Errero , Neto Anésio Francisquini Neto , Oliveira João Paulo De , Passinato Ivo Leandro De Melo , Reck Higor Barbosa , Lopes Wendell Arthur
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: correlacionar as medidas da circunferência da panturrilha (CP) e da circunferência do braço (CB) com a massa muscular esquelética (MME) e funcionalidade em idosas praticantes de atividades físicas regulares.Métodos: amostra composta por 69 idosas. A CP e CB foram aferidas por meio de fita métrica inextensível. A estatura e o peso foram mensurados em balança digital. A MME foi estimada por meio da equação de Janssen et al. A funcionalidade estimada pelo Senior Fitness Test (SFT) e velocidade da marcha de 6 metros. Aplicou-se a estatística descritiva e a correlação de Pearson.Resultados: correlação positiva e significante entre a CP e CB com a MME (r=0,61 e r=0,51, p0,001, respectivamente). Quanto à funcionalidade, apenas o teste de flexão de braço se correlacionou com a CP e CB (r=0,31 e r=0,28, p0,05, respectivamente).Conclusão: a CP e CB se mostraram como boas preditoras da MME em idosas. Entretanto, as medidas de circunferência relacionadas à funcionalidade dos idosos, se mostram como fracas preditoras.
Quality of Life of Men after Cementless Hip Replacement – a Pilot Study
Authors: Białkowska Monika , Stołtny Tomasz , Pasek Jarosław , Mielnik Michał , Czech Szymon , Ostałowska Alina , Kasperczyk Sławomir , Koczy Bogdan
Published: July 2020

Background. Hip osteoarthritis is a significant health, social and economic problem. The associated pain and pathological and pathological proliferative joint lesions significantly reduce patients’ quality of life.
Material and methods. The study involved 61 male patients aged 30 to 75 years qualified for hip arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis. A short version of the WHOQoL-BREF and EQ-5D-5L questionnaires were used to assess the quality of life. The questionnaires were administered before surgery, during the first outpatient visit (6 weeks after the surgery) and 6 months after the surgery.
Results. The WHOQoL-BREF questionnaire showed that the quality of life had improved significantly after just 6 weeks by 5% and 19% (p <0.01). After 6 months, there was also an improvement, of 13% and 42% (p <0.001). The most marked statistical improvement was found in the somatic domain after 6 weeks (8%) and after 6 months (11%) (p <0.001). The quality of life according to the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire showed statistically significant improvement of 13-23% after 6 weeks and of 32-42% after 6 months (p <0.001). The most marked improvement was achieved in terms of pain relief (p <0.001).
Conclusions. 1. The quality of life improved significantly after just six weeks following hip arthroplasty. 2. The results were significantly higher also after 6 months. 3. The functional status of the patients improved significantly at both 6 weeks and 6 months after hip arthroplasty, especially in terms of pain reduction.