bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Study of IgG Between Iraqi Covid-19 Patients and Vaccinated Individuals
Authors: Taleb Mutlaq Sally , Harbi Mahdi Raghad
Published: October 2023

COVID-19 is a coronavirus disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronavirus-2
(SARS-CoV-2) was responsible for 87,747,940 recorded infections and
1,891,352 confirmed deaths as of January 9, 2021. Antibodies that target the Sprotein are efficient in neutralizing the virus. Methodology: 180 samples were
collected from clinical sources (Blood and Nasopharyngeal swabs) and from different ages and genders at diverse hospitals in Baghdad / IRAQ between November 5, 2021, to January 20, 2022. All samples were confirmed infected with
COVID-19 disease by RT-PCR technique. Haematology analysis and blood
group were done for all samples, and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
used an IgG test. Results: Complete blood count showed white blood cells, haemoglobin and platelets were higher in group 1 (without vaccine) than in control.
In contrast, lymphocytes showed a lower ratio, ABO group showed type A, and
O has more susceptible than other types. IgG level showed a high ratio in group
one. Conclusions: Vaccination plays an important role in COVID-19 patients
and maintains normal levels of the parameters under study.
Keywords: COVID-19; Vaccinated Individuals; IgG; CBC; Blood group
Thyroid Function in patients with nephrotic syndrome
Authors: Alwan Salman Khawlah , G. Ewadh Zaher , Abdul Hamza Mohsin Mohammad , Fadhil Alsaffar Marwa
Published: October 2023

Nephrotic syndrome is a common pediatric kidney disease characterized by leakage of protein from the blood to the urine through damaged glomeruli. It is classically defined as nephrotic range proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia and edema. In children with nephrotic syndrome, it is probable to determine a hypothyroid state because of significant loss of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) in the presence of proteinuria. This study aimed to evaluate the thyroid function in children with nephrotic syndrome and its correlation with the state of patients ( relapse or remission ). Methods: A comparative study was carried out on total of 60 patients with nephrotic syndrome (divided into two equal groups of 30 with remission and 30 with relapse ) in the age group from 1-18 years who admitted to department of nephrology in Babylon teaching hospital for Maternity and children from November 2020 to May 2021, serum albumin, serum cholesterol, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroxine( T4 )were done to all patients and the result compared. Result: The mean age of patients was (5.74 ± 3.77) years; most patients (N=42, 70.0%) were male. Hypothyroidism represents (N=19, 31.7%) of patients with nephrotic syndrome, while patients with normal thyroid function (euthyroid) represented (N=41, 68.3%). Significant differences existed between the means of TSH and T4 according to the patient's state (remission or relapse). There was a significant association between the state of patients and thyroid function tests. Among patients with relapse (N=19, 63.3%) presented with hypothyroidism and (N=11, 36.7%) of patients presented with normal thyroid function (euthyroid state), while among those with remission, all patients (N=30, 100%) presented with normal thyroid function (euthyroid state). In conclusion, hypothyroidism is more common in nephrotic syndrome patients during relapse, so it's important to assess thyroid function during relapse. Keywords: Thyroid, nephrotic syndrome, Nephrotic syndrome
Evaluation of the RZWQM2 Model in Simulating Water Consumption, Water Use Efficiency, and Yield for Cabbage (Brassica
oleracea. L)
Authors: A.Hameed Al-Sammarraie Mustafa Farqad , Hassan Bahia Mohammed
Published: October 2023

This study aims to verify the predictability of selected measured properties of soil
and plants at depletion rates of available water and the use of soil conditioners
using the root zone water quality model RZWQM2. A field experiment was conducted to cultivate the Cabbage crop for the autumn of 2021 at the field experiment
station F / College of Agricultural Sciences in Al-Jadiriyah region, Baghdad- Iraq.
The effect of depletion rates of available water and the addition of soil conditioners
on dry weight, yield, water consumption, reference and potential evapotranspiration, water absorption by the plant, and the crop water use efficiency of the Cabbage plant was evaluated using the model RZWQM2. The experiment treatments
were: D1: Irrigation after depleting 30% of available water, D2: Irrigation after
depleting 60% of available water, C0: without addition, C1: adding organic matter
(Compost) 20 Mg.ha-1, C2: adding perlite 4 Mg.ha-1, C3: adding organic matter
(Compost) 10 Mg.ha-1 + perlite 2 Mg.ha-1. A scenario was created in the
RZWQM2 model to simulate the studied traits at field conditions. The results
showed that the percentage of depleting 30% of available water was better than the
percentage of depleting 60% of available water using the RZWQM2 model at dry
weight, yield, water consumption, reference, and potential evapotranspiration, water absorption by the plant, and the crop water use efficiency of the Cabbage plant.
Also, the treatment of adding compost exceeded the rest of the conditioners and
the comparison treatment at depletion rates of 30 and 60% of available water in the
measured properties. Furthermore, adding compost reduced water consumption
compared to the rest of the study treatments.
Keywords: predictability; Irrigation; water absorption; evapotranspiration.
New record species of Gypsophila L. in Iraq
Authors: Ali Al-Azerg Lubab Gatea , Hussein Al-Masoudi Rasha Khalid , Razzaq Majeed Aldobaissi Israa Abdul
Published: October 2023

G. tuberculosa is a newly recorded species from the Caryophyllaceae family for
Iraqi flora, collected from the Arbil district from May to August. Morphological
descriptions with macro and micro features illustrated with plates and dimensions,
the species is related to G. pallida and distinguished from calyx properties, especially the presence of large prominent druses crystals.
Keywords: Caryophyllaceae, Gypsophila, Iraq, New record, pallida.
Assessment of Upper Extremity Function in Multiple Sclerosis: Feasibility of a Digital Pinching Test (Preprint)
Authors: Graves Jennifer S , Elantkowski Marcin , Zhang Yan-Ping , Dondelinger Frank , Lipsmeier Florian , Bernasconi Corrado , Montalban Xavier , Midaglia Luciana , Lindemann Michael
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

The development of touchscreen-based assessments of upper extremity function could benefit people with multiple sclerosis (MS) by allowing convenient, quantitative assessment of their condition. The Pinching Test forms a part of the Floodlight smartphone app (F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland) for people with MS and was designed to capture upper extremity function.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to evaluate the Pinching Test as a tool for remotely assessing upper extremity function in people with MS.

METHODS

Using data from the 24-week, prospective feasibility study investigating the Floodlight Proof-of-Concept app for remotely assessing MS, we examined 13 pinching, 11 inertial measurement unit (IMU)–based, and 13 fatigability features of the Pinching Test. We assessed the test-retest reliability using intraclass correlation coefficients [second model, first type; ICC(2,1)], age- and sex-adjusted cross-sectional Spearman rank correlation, and known-groups validity (data aggregation: median [all features], SD [fatigability features]).

RESULTS

We evaluated data from 67 people with MS (mean Expanded Disability Status Scale [EDSS]: 2.4 [SD 1.4]) and 18 healthy controls. In this cohort of early MS, pinching features were reliable [ICC(2,1)=0.54-0.81]; correlated with standard clinical assessments, including the Nine-Hole Peg Test (9HPT) (|r|=0.26-0.54; 10/13 features), EDSS (|r|=0.25-0.36; 7/13 features), and the arm items of the 29-item Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29) (|r|=0.31-0.52; 7/13 features); and differentiated people with MS-Normal from people with MS-Abnormal (area under the curve: 0.68-0.78; 8/13 features). IMU-based features showed similar test-retest reliability [ICC(2,1)=0.47-0.84] but showed little correlations with standard clinical assessments. In contrast, fatigability features (SD aggregation) correlated with 9HPT time (|r|=0.26-0.61; 10/13 features), EDSS (|r|=0.26-0.41; 8/13 features), and MSIS-29 arm items (|r|=0.32-0.46; 7/13 features).

CONCLUSIONS

The Pinching Test provides a remote, objective, and granular assessment of upper extremity function in people with MS that can potentially complement standard clinical evaluation. Future studies will validate it in more advanced MS.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02952911; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02952911
Spinal column measurement classification for manual therapy diagnoses of herniated disc and spondylolisthesis (Preprint)
Authors: Daviano Alexjandro , Alò Dominique
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

Manual practitioners would benefit from more accurate diagnostic methods to recognize herniated discs and spondylolisthesis without requesting imaging.

OBJECTIVE

Increase accuracy of detection and treatment for herniated discs and spondylolisthesis in patients seeking noninvasive care.

METHODS

Using retrospective data from sagittal panoramic radiographs of the lumbar, pelvic, and sacral [LPS] regions, we ran correlations, logistic regressions, and machine-learning feature importance analyses to increase the understanding of the relationships between LPS measurement ranges and conditions.

RESULTS

Pelvic radius [PR], pelvic tilt [PT], lumbar lordosis angle [LL], and sacral slope [SS] were significantly different when patients with spondylolisthesis characteristics were compared to patients with structural normality and those with a herniated disc pathology. PR was found to have a 7.5% increased odds of influencing structural normality. PT had a 6.1% increased odds of influencing a herniated disc pathology. LL and SS had over 8% and 7% increased odds of positively influencing a spondylolisthesis pathology, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

Integrating processes such as measurement of the PR, PT, LL, and SS may increase understanding of the pathologies influencing LBP in patients seeking manual therapy. Further research and validation are needed to confirm and use the tools presented in this research with different patient cohorts based on age and sex.
Examining racial disparities in colorectal cancer screening and the role of online medical record use: findings from a national survey (Preprint)
Authors: Ewing Aldenise , Marshall Daniel , Tounkara Fode , Henry Abhishek , Abdel-Rasoul Mahmoud , McElwain Skylar , Clark Justice , Tarver Willi , Hefner Jennifer , Zaire Portia , Nolan Timiya , Doubeni Chyke
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US. CRC screening can prevent morbidity and mortality. Existing online medical records (OMR) may be underutilized resources to address healthcare access and communication shortcomings.

OBJECTIVE

This study was designed to examine the influence of access to an OMR on CRC screening.

METHODS

In 2023, we conducted a secondary data analysis using a pooled, weighted sample from HINTS 5 Cycles, 2, 3, and 4 (2018-2020). We analyzed the association between sociodemographics, medical conditions, OMR access, and CRC screening via logistic regression.

RESULTS

The sample included adults aged 45-75 years. Mean age was 59 years (SD: 8) for those who reported CRC screening and 52 years (SD: 6) for those never screened. Nearly 70% of participants reported CRC screening and 52% reported OMR access in the past year. Adjusted odds of CRC screening were higher among non-Hispanic Blacks compared to non-Hispanic Whites (OR: 1.76, 95% CI: 1.22 - 2.53), adults who accessed an OMR (OR: 1.89, 95% CI: 1.45 - 2.46), older individuals (OR: 1.18, 95% CI: 1.16 - 1.21), the insured (OR: 3.69, 95% CI: 2.34 - 5.82), and those with a professional or graduate degree vs those with a high school diploma or less (OR: 2.65, 95% CI: 1.28 - 5.47).

CONCLUSIONS

Promoting access to OMRs— especially among the most disadvantaged Americans—may assist in reaching national screening goals. Future research should center tailored and technologically accessible interventions that educate and expand on OMR access.
Atrazine Degradation by Bacillus safensis Strain BUK_BCH_BTE6 Isolated from Agricultural Land in Northwestern Nigeria
Authors: Yakasai Hafeez Muhammad , Muhammad Faisal , Shukor Mohd Yunus
Published: October 2023

Atrazine herbicide is known to disrupt the endocrine system and is potentially carcinogenic. Consumption of which is devastating. This research aimed to isolate and characterize bacteria with atrazine degrading ability. An enrichment method was adopted to isolate the bacteria on mineral salt media following serial dilution. The isolate was identified molecularly and characterized based on effects of temperature, pH, substrate concentration, incubation time, inoculum size and heavy metals. GC-MS analysis was performed to identify the metabolites and degradation efficiency. The isolate was identified as Bacillus safensis strain BUKˍBCHˍBTE6 based on 16S rRNA gene sequence and molecular phylogenetic analysis. Growth and degradation of atrazine by this bacterium was optimal at 35 °C, pH of 7.5, 400 mgL-1, inoculum size 600 µL after 48 h. The growth of the isolate was inhibited by 2 ppm Hg, Cd, Cr, Pb, Ar and Ni. The degradation efficiency after 120 h was 88.85%. GC-MS analysis detected the formation of Desethyldeisopropylatrazine, Deisopropylatrazine, N-Ethylammelide and Cyanuric acid as metabolites. This isolate can be efficient atrazine degrader, hence may be beneficial for bioremediation of atrazine polluted sites.
The development of papain‐like protease from SARS‐CoV‐2, a potential drug target for antiviral screening: A review
Authors: Napitupulu Riswanto , Helianti Is , Maimunah Maimunah , Fatiningtyas Fairuz Andini , Malik Amarila
Published: October 2023

The SARS‐CoV‐2 outbreak caused a global pandemic, claiming numerous lives and becoming this century’s most widespread life‐threatening disease. The virus relies on two specific enzymes to facilitate replication, 3‐Chymotrypsin‐like protease (3CLPro) and Papain‐like‐protease (PLpro). These enzymes are crucial in breaking down nonstructural polypeptides into functional proteins. PLpro with LXGG↓X recognition and cleavage sites also play a role in deubiquitylase (DUB) and delSGylase by cleaving after the double glycine residue of ubiquitin (Ub) and ISG15 as a mechanism to suppress the host’s innate immune response. Despite its important role in the viral infection cycle and the potential for drug discovery, no antivirals have been approved as PLpro inhibitors. Therefore, this review focuses on PLpro protein, its recombinant product development and purification, and its application as a protein target in drug discovery for COVID‐19 screening to develop effective COVID‐19 drugs.
Selecting the Electorate
Authors: Eichhorn Kristin
Published: October 2023

Autocrats utilize (nominally) democratic elections, to claim procedural legitimation. To secure their political survival in these elections, they have an extensive menu of manipulation at their disposal. These manipulations are not only addressed at contestation but also inclusiveness of the elections. Although autocrats formally claim universal suffrage, informal restrictions and practices are implemented. Analyzing elections held between 1970 and 2020 in electoral autocracies, I find empiric evidence for strategic adjustments of suffrage rights as a response to electoral contexts.
EVALUATION OF ANTI ULCER ACTIVITY OF HYDROALCOHOLIC EXTRACTS OF GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE ON ALBINO WISTAR RATS
Authors: NAGARAJAN DHIVYADHARSHINI , PICHAIVEL MANIMEKALAI , CHANDRASEKAR SABARINATH , PARAMESHWARAN SELVA PRASANTHI , KANNAN SARANYA
Published: October 2023

Objective: The present research is designed to evaluate the anti-ulcer activity of HAGS (Hydroalcoholic extract of Gymnema sylvestre) in NSAIDs and pylorus ligation-induced rat models.
Methods: The antiulcer activity of the hydroalcoholic extracts of Gymnema sylvestre (100 and 200 mg/kg, p. o.) was evaluated in ethanol, indomethacin, pylorus ligation and acetic acid-induced ulcer models in rats. Parameters such as mean ulcer indices and percentage ulcer inhibition were assessed in ethanol, indomethacin and acetic acid-induced ulcer models, while the gastric volume, pH, and titratable acidity were evaluated in the pylorus ligation ulcer model.
Results: Hydroalcoholic extract of Gymnema sylvestre (100 mg/kg) and (200 mg/kg) could significantly (P<0.001) reduce the ulcer index, ulcerated area and total acidity compared to standard drug and thereby significantly (P<0.001) increase percentage inhibition of ulcers and protected area which was evident by the significant rise in pH of gastric content. A significant increase was observed in pH, NP-SH, GSH, enzymic antioxidants and protein with a significant decrease in volume of gastric juice, free and total acidity, acid output and LPO levels activities in 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg of HAGS treated rats compared to disease control rats. The effect of extracts was dose-dependent and results were comparable to that of the standard drug Cimetidine.
Conclusion: It is concluded that the Hydroalcoholic extract of Gymnema sylvestre shows a significant effect on NSAIDs and Pylorus ligation-induced rat models. It shows a significant reduction in the lesion index.
CARDIAC AUTONOMIC DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH EPILEPSY
Authors: H. RASHMI , PANCHAKSHARIMATH PRAVEEN , V. ROHITH
Published: October 2023

Objective: The objective of this research was to appraise autonomic impairment through the examination of both time-domain and frequency-domain parameters of heart rate variability in individuals with epilepsy.
Methods: Thirty epilepsy patients and thirty healthy subjects were enrolled in our study for evaluation of autonomic functions, which was assessed by comparing heart rate variability between epilepsy patients and healthy subjects.
Results: There was no notable disparity observed in mean heart rate between the two groups. However, the frequency-domain metrics-LF Power, HF Power, and LF/HF ratio exhibited statistically noteworthy differences when comparing the patients to the control group (p-value<0.05). Conversely, parameters such as SDNN, RMSST, and pNN50 did not demonstrate statistically considerable differences in comparison to the controls (p-value>0.05). The parameters did not exhibit statistically significant distinctions between individuals with epilepsy for under 10 y and those diagnosed with epilepsy for over 10 y.
Conclusion: Our investigation revealed a notable contrast in HRV metrics between the patient group and the group of individuals in good health. The potential utilization of HRV as an indicator of susceptibility to SUDEP could enhance the quality of guidance provided to both patients and their families. Additional exploration is warranted, involving more extensive participant cohorts, and examining the impact of antiepileptic medications on HRV, within future studies.
Inhibition of Phytophthora palmivora, causal agent of cocoa black pod disease, by using three (3) species of Trichoderma in three (3) cocoa-producing regions inCôte d'Ivoire
Authors:   Université Nangui Abrogoua, Junior Yao Wilfried , Séka Koutoua ,   Université Nangui Abrogoua, Jocelin N’Cho Anthelme ,   Université Nangui Abrogoua, N’Guessan Jean Claude ,   Université Felix Houphouët Boigny, Lionel Franck Hervé Koffi Attoumou ,   Université Nangui Abrogoua, Eba Mah ,   Université Nangui Abrogoua, Sandrine Julie Gnamien Adoua ,   Université Nangui Abrogoua, Atta Diallo Hortense ,   Université Nangui Abrogoua
Published: October 2023

Cocoa black pod disease, caused by Phytophthora sp. leads to yield losses. In order to remedy such losses, the use of an antagonistic fungus such as Trichoderma is recommended. This study aims at contributing to cocoa yieldimprovement in Côte d'Ivoire by controlling Phytophthora sp. To this end, healthy cocoa pods, affected by black poddisease and soil from cocoa trees’ rhizosphere were collected. Trichoderma sp. and Phytophthora sp. wererespectively isolated from the soil and from the pods affected by black pod disease. PCR and amplicon sequencinganalyses were used to characterize Phytophthora and Trichoderma species. In vitro and in vivo comparisons werecarried out between Trichoderma sp. and Phytophthora sp. Three species of Trichoderma (T. harzianum, T. asperellum and T. virens) and three morphotypes of Phytophthora palmivora found in the cocoa orchards werecharacterized. Trichoderma species showed antagonistic activity towards Phytophthora palmivora with inhibitionrates ranging from 65 to 87.5% and from 75 to 88.7% on detached pods and on culture medium, respectively. Thesein vitro and in vivo tests showed that these Trichoderma strains have a strong inhibitory action in the presence of Phytophthora palmivora strains, in particular Trichoderma virens (with 87.5% inhibition rate). Keywords: Cocoa, Black pod disease, Phytophthora sp., Trichoderma sp.
Teaching microbial analysis techniques for the characterisation of baker's yeast through the inquiry-based laboratory
Authors: Saefi Muhammad , Adi Widi Cahya , Rahmasiwi Amining , Maghfiroh Hidayati , Setiawan M. Eval , Adlini Miza Nina , Rizalia Syarif
Published: October 2023

Laboratory course activities often focus on "cookbook style," so their activities have not yet integrated with scientific thinking as an essential aspect. In this research, the laboratory experience of microbial analysis techniques was redesigned using alternative inquiry to involve students in isolating and characterising yeast to make the bread rise. This research aimed to determine the effect of implementing inquiry-based laboratory experiences on improving students' technical skills and the structure and characteristics of laboratory courses. The method used a single case study to obtain a complete picture regarding implementing laboratory course redesign. Laboratory experience activities consisted of pre-laboratory (reinforcement of theory) and investigation (preparation of methods, laboratory investigation activities, data analysis and presentation, and writing written reports). Overall, our results suggest that inquiry-based laboratory experiences can improve students' microbial analysis technique skills in strong collaboration. In addition, students considered several benefits from this learning, such as developing designs and conducting laboratory investigations close to the original context. With these results, educators can use the redesign of this laboratory course without applying full "course-based undergraduate research experiences" to students.
Exploring Diagnostic Assesment as an Instrumen for Learning Improvement
Authors: Bakhruddin Mukhammad , Muzaqi Sugito , Kusaeri Kusaeri , Nahdiah Lailah Isrofatun , Ahmad Taufiq Mirwan
Published: October 2023

This study aims to diagnose assessment as one of the learning improvement instruments. Assessment or assessment is a very urgent part of learning activities. From the diagnostic results, it is stated that the assessment has a positive impact on learning. One form of assessment that is often used is formative assessment. This research was conducted with a quantitative approach. Data collection techniques were carried out by questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. Questionnaires were distributed via google form using a liket scale. The research was conducted at madrasas within the scope of the East Java region. The number of respondents consisted of ninety students. The results showed that diagnostic assessment as a learning improvement instrument that was integrated with PAI was very effective in increasing the motivation of madrasa students. Diagnostic assessment also has a positive effect on learning awareness. Diagnostic assessment gives a positive response to learning tools or learning media. Diagnostic assessment has a positive influence on the innovation of madrasa students.
Greeting Tradition to Build Interreligious Peace in Indonesia: Multicultural Education Perspective
Authors: Ziaul Haq Mochamad , Samosir Leonardus , Masserie Arane Kallaya , Endrardewi Lydia Seruni
Published: October 2023

The study aims to discuss greetings as an essential factor in creating interfaith peace. As a multicultural country, Indonesia needs peaceful efforts to help create a safe and harmonious situation. The article uses qualitative research methods by analyzing primary and secondary sources. Primary sources are based on books or journals resulting from serious research and from authors who are authoritative in the field of peace studies. In contrast, secondary sources are based on journal articles and textual studies of previous research results. This research analysis study used Johan Galtung's thesis regarding the importance of using creative ways to build relationships with a pluralistic religious community. Therefore, as a tradition in each religion, the greeting is not a new but a significant effort to re-make it as a way of bonding peace between religions. The research states that: First, multiculturalism describes the diversity of Indonesian culture and the social conditions of its people; Second, the interpretation and dissemination of greetings in the doctrine of religion means peace. This fact contributes to the creation of good practices in a pluralist-oriented society. Third, greetings become a vital part of the multicultural educational process in educational institutions. In this case, multicultural education as a perspective used to analyze the object of this research has proven to build students' knowledge based on appreciation and acceptance of groups with different beliefs. Therefore, this study confirms that religious greetings can internalize the values of peace in social and spiritual life in Indonesia, especially as part of the learning process in multicultural education.
Analyzing Ecotheology from The Perspective of Islam and Christianity
Authors: Aditama Aditama , Muthohirin Nafik , Rafliyanto Muhammad
Published: October 2023

Religious teachings are closely related to the ecological dimension which, after being reinterpreted, eventually led to the term ecotheology. Through previous studies, it was found that one of the religions that contain these values ​​is Islam and Christianity. This study aims to answer the formulation of the problem in the form of how the concept of ecotheology exists in Islam and Christianity and how to compare the concept of ecotheology in the two religions in the study of Soren Kierkegaard's existentialist philosophy. This research is a literature study with a comparative approach. The findings of this study conclude that in both religions there is a strong emphasis on the role of humans as guardians of the environment, the concept of environmental justice, the position of God as giver of responsibility, the existence of collectivity, and spiritual values. in the ecological role of humans. In Islam itself, through the Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah organizations, the collectivity is very visible. The main difference between the two lies in the doctrinal footing and organization of the movement.
Estimación del grado básico de calidad en canales bovinas conforme a madurez ósea, marmoleo y predominancia fenotípica Bos indicus
Authors: Ríos Rincón Francisco Gerardo , González Rueda Leslie Zelibeth , Portillo Loera Jesús José , Castro Pérez Beatriz Isabel , Estrada Angulo Alfredo , Urías Estrada Jesús David
Published: October 2023

Para estimar el Grado Básico de Calidad de canales bovinas conforme a madurez ósea, marmoleo y predominancia racial Bos indicus, se analizaron los datos de 1,417 canales procesadas en cuatro establecimientos Tipo Inspección Federal. Se registraron las variables: grasa cavitaria, área del ojo de costilla, espesor de la grasa dorsal, largo y altura de la giba, marmoleo y madurez ósea. Mediante las variables marmoleo y madurez ósea se estimó el Grado Básico de Calidad con base en la NOM-004-SAGARPA-2018. La altura de la giba se utilizó como criterio para determinar la predominancia racial y mediante esta información se generaron cuatro grupos. Con base en los valores registrados, se determinaron las estadísticas descriptivas, análisis de la varianza comparación de medias, análisis de frecuencias y prueba de Tukey. La altura de la giba en cada grupo fue de 7.19, 10.54, 14.38 y 20.11 cm (P<0.01), respectivamente. El 82 % de las canales mostraron predominancia racial Bos indicus. El peso de la canal caliente fue 310.05 kg para el grupo 1 vs 326.99 kg para el grupo 4 (P<0.01). El área del ojo de la costilla fue de 85.59 cm2 para el grupo 1 vs 89.14 cm2 para el 2 (P<0.05). Del total de canales evaluadas, 60 clasificaron de calidad Suprema (4.23 %), 655 de calidad Selecta (46.22 %), 621 de calidad Estándar (43.82 %) y 81 Comerciales (5.72 %). Las canales de bovino objeto del presente estudio, presentan mayormente un componente racial Bos indicus y su Grado Básico de Calidad primordialmente correspondió a la mayor cantidad de canales con madurez ósea grado A, pero con menor marmoleo.
Análise do processo de desenvolvimento de escalas para mensuração da satisfação discente no ensino superior
Authors: Cardoso Thuine Lopes , Moraes Mário Cesar Barreto , Tezza Rafael , Cancellier Everton Pellizzaro de Lorenzi
Published: October 2023

Satisfação discente é uma variável latente, sendo necessário que escalas sejam desenvolvidas para captação deste fenômeno. Esta pesquisa buscou analisar os processos de desenvolvimento de escalas originais, encontrados na literatura, para mensuração do construto “satisfação discente” no ensino superior. Para atender ao objetivo, realizou-se uma revisão da literatura e artigos que desenvolveram escalas foram analisados. Com a análise, identificou-se que nenhuma pesquisa demonstrou a operacionalização de todas as etapas propostas por Devellis (2011) para o desenvolvimento de escalas e que alguns estudos, em seu processo de desenvolvimento, colocaram em dúvida a representatividade e a confiabilidade das escalas ao adotarem cargas não estatisticamente significantes e valores de alfa inferiores ao mínimo aceitável, tornando questionável a representação da realidade proposta. Destaca-se, portanto, a necessidade de estudos que desenvolvam um instrumento adequado para captação da realidade que a variável latente “satisfação discente” deseja medir.
Cadernos: coleção do Encontro Nacional de Pesquisa na Graduação em Filosofia da Universidade de Brasília
Authors: Balduino Gonzaga Guilherme , Oliveira Chaia Jade
Published: October 2023

A sétima edição do Encontro Nacional de Pesquisa na Graduação em Filosofia da Universidade de Brasília (ENPGFIL-UnB) foi a primeira realizada em formato totalmente remoto. Originalmente, o evento deveria ter ocorrido em 2020, porém foi cancelado em decorrência da crise pandêmica, resultando em um intervalo de 2 anos entre sua sexta e sétima edição. Diante de um contexto de crise generalizada, a organização, composta unicamente por estudantes de filosofia, enfrentou uma série de problemas e incertezas, não apenas devido a uma certa falta de familiaridade com o meio de ensino remoto e suas complicações (a desigualdade de acesso, a falta de interação pessoal, a reclusão dos estudantes em ambientes muitas vezes desfavoráveis ao aprendizado, etc.), mas também às ansiedades e o desespero diante da crise em que nos encontrávamos. Foi num quadro de extremas tensões e contradições em que se deu nosso encontro, em meio ao atrito entre a razão sanitária e a razão econômica, entre aqueles e aquelas que queriam “salvar vidas” e aqueles e aquelas que queriam erguer um touro de ouro em frente à Bovespa. O tema do evento, de nome “Entre metafísica(s): ressonâncias e dissonâncias”, como o próprio nome já anuncia, se propôs a refletir sobre questões levantadas pela tradição Metafísica, seja ela entendida como conhecimento das causas primeiras ou como a fundamentação do conhecimento científico. Apesar de ser considerada uma disciplina essencialmente “abstrata” e sem qualquer interesse pelas exigências do dia, acreditamos haver uma base extremamente concreta em nosso tema: a busca por um sentido na vida diante de uma realidade fraturada. Nesse contexto, os e as estudantes, em sua maioria da graduação, que participaram do encontro e aqueles e aquelas que contribuíram com os artigos publicados neste volume, comprovam a resiliência e a persistência da Filosofia que, pela força do pensamento, recusa a resignar-se diante da desrazão de um mundo fraturado e a se deixar paralisar pela infelicidade de uma vida danificada.
Filosofia em questão (Enade de Filosofia – 2017): soluções e comentários das questões específicas do bacharelado em filosofia
Authors: de Arruda Júnior Gerson F. , G. de Luna José Marcos
Published: October 2023

É com muito prazer que apresentamos mais um volume do material de apoio didático-pedagógico da nossa coleção Filosofia em Questão. Dada a natureza do conteúdo aqui exposto, o presente texto, portanto, é destinado, prioritariamente, mas não exclusivamente, aos discentes e docentes dos cursos de Filosofia. De modo mais específico, neste volume tratamos da resolução das 27 questões específicas do Enade de Filosofia de 2017. O texto apresenta respostas às questões dessa edição do Enade, que procura contemplar os conteúdos curriculares exigidos pelas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para o ensino de filosofia no nível superior.
Optimization of Ultra-Wideband bandwidth for the design of microstrip monopole antennas using Defected Ground Structure and star-shaped patche
Authors: Darsono Muhammad , Rega Muhammad
Published: October 2023

This paper presents a design of a monopole microstrip antenna developed to support Ultra-wideband (3.1 -10.6 GHz) technology wireless communication systems. An antenna with minimalist dimensions operates on C-Band (wireless LAN) and X-Band (downlink satellite) frequencies. The antenna profile has a star shape patch on the top side and the use of the Defected Ground Structure (DGS) technique on the bottom side on RT DUROID substrate media. The design uses a simulation method using software and measurement tests on antenna prototypes to obtain parameters and antenna performance characteristics. The results of the measurement test, the bandwidth return loss < -10 dB has a difference of 40% (absolute) and 0.7% (Fractional) lower than the simulation when VSWR < 2. The radiation pattern forms an omnidirectional with a maximum directivity (Gain) of 5.18dBi with polarization vertical. Overall, the UWB monopole antenna design results have a low profile, compact, small size, and support mobile communication devices.
Project managers competency on project performance of green toll road development project in Indonesia
Authors: Mairizal Mairizal , Alifiardi Rahmat , Pratama Gilang Ardi , Abd Majid Mohd Zaimi , Ngian Shek Poi
Published: October 2023

The Green Road Construction development program is a program that has the potential to reduce carbon emissions from road construction. Currently, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia through the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing together with the Toll Road Business Entity continues to strive to provide the best service to the community using Toll Roads that are applied to all Toll Roads in Indonesia, especially Green Toll Roads. At the implementation stage, it has not been able to run smoothly because there are several constraining factors such as social and environmental aspects. For this reason, this study aims to find out what factors are needed by a Project Manager who carries out the construction. References are taken from various journals and articles that discuss green toll roads around the world and in Indonesia. This research is a combination of qualitative and quantitative (mixed methods) by distributing questionnaires to several respondents. The results of the factor analysis show that the Project Performance factor (Y) is strongly influenced by the determinant factors namely Knowledge (X1) in terms of Time (X1.3), Cost (X1.4) and Procurement (X1.7). Henceforth, project performance (Y) is also influenced by Knowledge (X1), Skill (X2), and Tools & Techniques (X3). Meanwhile, on the other hand, the Project Performance factor (Y) is also influenced by the Green Toll Road (Z).
The impacts of 5D-Building Information Modeling on construction's Time and cost performance
Authors: Herdyana Hedy , Suroso Agus
Published: October 2023

The construction sector is essential to a country's economic growth and development. This is why the construction of building projects is one of the most pressing concerns for the Indonesian government. The industrial sector has become increasingly dynamic and responsive to the challenges of building projects due to technological advancements. One example is the Building Information Modelling (BIM) 5D, an emerging technology integrating project implementation time and costs into a 3D model. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the success factors of BIM 5D implementation on the time and cost performance of high-rise building construction projects at Campus-II UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya. This was achieved through a quantitative research method using a questionnaire completed by 62 respondents: the project manager, site manager, engineering head, and site engineer. Moreover, descriptive statistics were utilized to examine the frequency distribution of concentration measures and data distribution on sample characteristics and variables. The findings showed that the factors of tender document, human resources, BIM software, planning process and production process simultaneously positively affected the construction project's cost and time performance.
Usos de conocimientos tradicionales de conservación de la agrobiodiversidad en adaptación al cambio climático en comunidades indígenas de Puno, Perú
Authors: Gomel-Apaza Zenón Porfidio , Ishizawa-Oba Jorge , Granados-Carbajal Rafael Evelio , Gamwell Adam
Published: October 2023

En dos comunidades indígenas, Koriñahui y Carmen Alto, encima de 3910 m s. n. m., en el norte de la región de Puno en Perú, de 2015 a 2017, se realizó una investigación cualitativa con enfoque fenomenológico hermenéutico y con el uso de la entrevista a profundidad y otras técnicas con personas agricultoras mayores de 44 años. Desde la visión de las comunidades, se abordó nueve categorías de conocimientos tradicionales ligadas a adaptación al cambio climático: 1) percepción de los extremos climáticos, 2) suelo, 3) agua, 4) sanidad vegetal, 5) granizada, 6) helada, 7) granizada y helada, 8) ritualidad y organicidad y 9) variedades tolerantes. Se identificó a la granizada, la helada y la sequía como los extremos climáticos más recurrentes en esas comunidades. La diversidad de prácticas o saberes en las categorías descritas se usan actualmente en las comunidades observadas, son de carácter preventivo y algunos son restaurativos. Aunque el cambio climático actual tiene origen antrópico, desde la vivencia holística indígena se subraya –como causa fundamental– la pérdida de respeto a la naturaleza, a lo sagrado y entre seres humanos. Las diferentes prácticas identificadas contribuyen a la noción de resiliencia ecológica y resiliencia social, haciéndolas menos vulnerables a los efectos del cambio climático en agricultura de alta montaña.
Medicina de urgencias para el médico general Memorias del I Simposio de semilleros Medicina UTP
Authors: Galindo Márquez María Leonor , Echeverry Piedrahita David Ricardo , Giraldo Diaconeasa Adrián , Bohórquez Bedoya Juan David , Osorio Velásquez Brahyan , Valencia Uribe Santiago , Restrepo López Abril , Maya Betancourth Juan Gabriel Esteban María , Benavides Hernández Fabian Andrés , Arias Ramírez Juliana , Montezuma Casanova Carlos , Herrera Gómez Paula Marcela , Franco Londoño Jairo , Franco Ramírez Juan Darío , Granada Vásquez Isabel , Agudelo Mejia Karen , Salgado Morales Juan Alejandro , Hinojosa Millán Salomé , Serna Echeverri Laura Sofía
Published: October 2023

El médico moderno es, con frecuencia, quien debe realizar la atención inicial del paciente urgente, emergente y crítico en las diferentes instituciones de atención en salud; independientemente de su nivel de complejidad. El trauma continúa siendo la primera causa de morbimortalidad en el país, la enfermedad cardiovascular ocupa el segundo lugar y sucesivamente aparece un listado de condiciones médicas a las cuales se ve enfrentado el médico de atención inicial en los servicios de urgencias y que, por ende, han convertido la formación en estos temas en uno de los pilares fundamentales en el desarrollo de habilidades y competencias para el médico general. Esto tiene como agravante, desde el punto de vista de los pacientes, la aparición de una mayor cantidad de patologías complejas, trauma severo, complicaciones de entidades clínico – quirúrgicas, así como el envejecimiento de la población y, desde el punto de vista médico, la necesidad de permanecer actualizados en un sinnúmero de temas para avanzar a la par del crecimiento y desarrollo de la ciencia y la tecnología. El libro Memorias del I Simposio de Semilleros Medicina UTP: Medicina de urgencias para el médico general da cuenta de los resúmenes de las ponencias presentadas por un amplio panel de expertos en el evento del mismo nombre que se llevó a cabo en La Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira durante el año 2021. Bajo el liderazgo de los estudiantes de diferentes semilleros de investigación en salud de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud se recopilan los aspectos más relevantes en tópicos como: Uso de vasopresores en urgencias, ¿Cómo enfrentarse a una vía aérea difícil no anticipada?, Sedación y manejo del dolor agudo en urgencias; Infecciones bacterianas cutáneas en urgencias: Urticaria y angioedema: abordaje inicial en urgencias; Atención en urgencias al intento de suicidio; Atención del paciente agitado en el servicio de urgencias; El futuro de la atención en una víctima de violencia sexual y Manejo inicial del paciente intoxicado. Los cuales, no sólo pretenden abarcar aspectos relevantes para el médico en los servicios de urgencias, sino presentar un panorama del gran espectro que comprende la atención de este tipo de pacientes.
El taller del artista. Huellas y afectos de la experiencia creativa contemporánea
Authors: Calle Guerra Margarita , Martínez Quintero Felipe , Gil Montoya Rigoberto
Published: October 2023

En la tradición de las artes plástica y visuales, el taller de artista ocupa un lugar central, primero como espacio de creación en el cual se concibe, proyecta y produce la obra, y segundo, como un espacio de formación en el cual los artistas transmiten su saber a colectivos de aprendices, interesados en apropiar técnicas y metodologías de creación afines al estilo plástico del maestro. En su configuración, estos espacios adoptan características singulares, relacionadas con la especialidad o al tipo de creaciones que ocupan al artista, los requerimientos técnicos de cada proyecto o soporte, la procesualidad de las ideas, la relación con un universo de referentes, tecnologías y condiciones espacio-temporales que resultan determinantes para la producción plástica. En su labor, el artista estrecha la relación que implica el hacer manual con la mente que crea, para poner en obra cosas que producen y transmiten ideas o detonan sentidos, más allá incluso de los propósitos individuales con que la obra cobra cuerpo. Por esta razón, los talleres de artista se convierten en espacios íntimos, perfomativos, mutables y de experimentación constante, en los que es posible aprender haciendo, o como lo sostiene Sennet, aprender desde la conciencia material que generan unas manos bien adiestradas en el saber-hacer expresivo. Movidos por estas y otras inquietudes nos propusimos emprender un proyecto que, en primera instancia, cobija algunos espacios del Eje cafetero, con el que buscamos penetrar la intimidad del espacio de trabajo del artista, para desentrañar, en términos de su dimensión estética y cultural, lo que esos lugares constituyen en el engranaje de las prácticas artísticas contemporáneas.
First nine years of recolonization of wolves in the Netherlands
Authors: Lelieveld Glenn , Laar Margreet , Jansman Hugh , Karelse Désiré , Klees Dick , Haye Maurice La , Norren Ellen van , Smitskamp Linda , Groot Arjen de
Published: October 2023

Since wolf-year 2014-2015, wolves have been recolonizing the
Netherlands, even though the small size of the country and the high
densities of humans and livestock. In this article, the main policies on
wolves and methods of monitoring wolves in the Netherlands are
explained. Field monitoring is mostly done by a coordinated network of
volunteers and use of genetics in both monitoring and livestock
depredation events. The strategy of collecting and validation of the
data is in line with the German standards, including a close
collaboration between the genetic laboratories in the CEwolf consortium.
In nine years of wolf monitoring, 15.347 reports of possible sightings
of wolves and their tracks have been documented and validated. Of these,
3666 reports (24%) classified as direct proof of wolf (C1) and 651
reports (4%) classified as indirect proof of wolf (C2). Most abundant
proof of wolves are sightings verified by imagery (N=2652), scats
(N=942) and livestock depredation events (N=648). Up to April 2023, 90
wolf individuals were genetically identified in the Netherlands. These
originated from Germany (36%), Belgium (13%) and the French
Italian-Alps (3%) or were born in the Netherlands (27%). The first
wolf territory was established in July 2018 and the population has
increased since, with four wolf packs, five wolf pairs and one solitary
territorial wolf in the Netherlands at the end of wolf year 2022/2023.
Most of the 648 livestock depredation events involved sheep (94%). In
only nine events, it was confirmed that the wolf deterrent fencing was
correctly placed. The perception on wolves to the Netherlands seem to be
ambiguous, even though the authorities aim for coexistence between
humans, livestock and wolves. An increase in international cooperation
regarding expertise with human-wildlife conflict and coexistence is
recommended.
Association of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Metrics with Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients with Pre-existing Diabetes
Authors: A. Sanusi Ayodeji , Xue Yumo , McIlwraith Claire , Howard Hannah , E. Brocato Brian , Casey Brian M. , Szychowski Jeff M. , N. Battarbee Ashley
Published: October 2023

Objectives: Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) improves maternal glycemic control and neonatal outcomes in type 1 diabetes pregnancies, compared to self-monitoring of blood glucose. However, CGM targets for pregnancy are based on expert opinion. We aimed to evaluate the association between CGM metrics and perinatal outcomes and identify evidence-based targets to reduce morbidity.

Research Design and Methods: Retrospective cohort study of pregnant patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes who used real-time CGM and delivered at a US tertiary center (2018-2021). Multiple gestations, fetal anomalies and early pregnancy loss were excluded. Exposures included time in range (TIR; 65-140mg/dL), time above range (TAR), time below range (TBR), glucose variability, average glucose, and glucose management indicator. The primary outcome was a composite of fetal or neonatal mortality, large- or small-for-gestational-age at birth, neonatal intensive care unit admission, hypoglycemia, shoulder dystocia or birth trauma, and hyperbilirubinemia. Logistic regression estimated the association between CGM metrics and outcomes, and optimal TIR was calculated.

Results: Of 117 patients, 16 (13.7%) used CGM before pregnancy and 68 (58.1%) had type 1 diabetes. Overall, 98 (83.8%) patients developed the composite neonatal outcome. All CGM metrics except TBR were associated with neonatal morbidity. For each 5%-point increase in TIR there was 28% reduced odds of neonatal morbidity (OR 0.72, 95% CI 0.58-0.89). The statistically optimal TIR was 66-71%.

Conclusions: Nearly all CGM metrics were associated with adverse neonatal morbidity and mortality and may aid management of pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy. Our findings support the ADA recommendation of 70% TIR. 