bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dismal outcome of gastroschisis in a resource-limited country in West Africa: Relevant issues and what to expect?
Authors: Assouto Cedric Bignon , Houegban Amoussou Sedjro Clotaire Romeo , Assan Beaudelaire Romulus , Tchiakpe Nicole Enianloko , Fiogbe Michel Armand , Gbenou Antoine Seraphin
Published: August 2022

Background: Gastroschisis often has a fatal outcome in developing countries. Its outcome is taken as an indicator of the level of healthcare in a particular healthcare facility. The aim was to study the outcome of the management of gastroschisis and to identify the main challenges of its treatment in a country with limited resources.
Methods: This is a prospective and descriptive study conducted over a period of 4 years (2016-2020). It included all the neonates admitted to the two referral hospitals of our country with the diagnosis of gastroschisis. Each of the university hospitals had a neonatology unit. Parenteral nutrition and assisted ventilation were not available.
Results: Twenty patients were admitted to our hospitals with an annual frequency of five cases. The sex ratio (M:F) was 1.5. Only one of the 20 mothers (5%) of the patients had an antenatal diagnosis and was the only one born in a university hospital. The remaining (19-95%) were referred to a university hospital after their birth. None of the 20 patients had received parenteral nutrition. Surgically, seven babies (35%) had benefited from the placement of a silo with progressive reduction of the bowels. The mortality of gastroschisis was 100% and the average life span of the patients was 4.5 days [1-20 days].
Conclusion: It is important to act appropriately on the whole chain of management of gastroschisis from antenatal diagnosis to treatment so that this pathology is no longer fatal for newborns in countries with limited resources.
Perifer Devlet Hastanesinde Son 1 Yıl İçindeki Endometrial Biyopsi Sonuçlarımız: 143 Olgunun Analizi
Authors: SAHİN Bugra , CURA ŞAHİN Gizem
Published: August 2022

Kliniğimizde son bir yıl içerisinde endometrial biyopsi yapılan olgularda, endikasyonlar ile histopatolojik sonuçlar arasındaki ilişkinin araştırılması ve karşılaştırılması. Turhal Devlet Hastanesi Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum kliniğimize Aralık 2019-Aralık 2020 tarihleri arasında başvuran endometrial örnekleme yapılan 143 olgu retrospektif olarak değerlendirildi. Veriler hastanemiz kadın hastalıkları ve doğum kliniği ve tıbbi patoloji kliniği arşivinden alındı. İstatiksel analiz için SPSS 20 programı kullanıldı. Olguların yaş ortalaması 4896±11.84 ve hemoglobin (Hb) ortalaması 12.08±1.74 gr/ml idi. Endometrial biyopsi endikasyonları sırasıyla menometroraji 63 (%44.1), endometrial duvar kalınlık artışı 40 (%28), postmenapozal kanama 23 (%16.1), tamoksifen kullanımı 10 (%7), kontrol ise 7 (%4.9) hasta idi. Endometrial biyopsi sonuçları ise sırasıyla; endometrial polip 52 (%36.4), kronik endometrit 34 (%23.8), sekretuar endometrium 30 (%21), endometrial hiperplazi 18 (%12.6), atrofik endometrium 6 (%4.2) ve endometrium tip adenokarsinom 3 (%2.1) hasta idi. Yaş ile endometrium kanseri ilişkili olduğu hasta yaşı arttıkça endometrium kanseri görülme oranının da arttığı saptandı (p=0.001). Ayrıca endometrium kanseri postmenapozal kanama ve endometrial duvar kalınlık artışı gruplarında izlendi (%1.4 ve %0.7), ancak diğer endikasyonlara sahip gruplarda görülmedi. En sık endometrial örnekleme endikasyonunun menometroraji endometrium kanseri açısından riskli grupların ise postmenopozal kanamalı ve endometrial duvar kalınlık artışı gruplardaki olgular olduğu saptandı. Ayrıca hasta yaşı arttıkça endometrium kanseri görülme oranının da arttığı görüldü. Bu nedenle postmenapozal kanamalı ve endometrial duvar kalınlık artışı olan yaşlı hastalarda endometrial değerlendirme ve örnekleme ivedilikle yapılmalıdır.
Механизм совершенствования логистической системы в АПК Беларуси в условиях региональной торгово-экономической интеграции
Authors: КОСОВА А. Л.
Published: August 2022

В монографии представлены исследования по вопросам совершенствования логистической деятельности в АПК Беларуси в условиях региональной торгово-экономической интеграции, включающие теоретические, методические и практические направления развития. Изучены научные концепции и особенности построения логистической системы, а также выполнен анализ ее функционирования в республике
с учетом усиления отраслевой конкуренции. Разработаны направления совершенствования механизма формирования агрологистической системы Беларуси, в том числе в контексте согласованной (скоординированной) агропромышленной политики государств – членов Евразийского экономического союза. Предназначена для руководителей и специалистов организаций АПК, органов государственного управления, сотрудников научно-исследовательских институтов, профессорско-преподавательского состава, докторантов, аспирантов, магистрантов и студентов учебных заведений аграрного профиля, а также слушателей системы повышения квалификации и переподготовки кадров.
Pengaruh Kebijakan Deviden, Likuiditas, Manajemen Aset, dan Leverage Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Sektor Industri Food And Beverages yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) Tahun 2016-2020
Authors: Putri Anisa Nur Amalia Saputri
Published: August 2022

This study aims to determine the impact of dividend policy, liquidity, asset management and leverage on firm value of food and beverage companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). There are inconsistencies in the results obtained from previous research and also the importance of company value for all parties. This study uses quantitative methods and data analysis techniques in this study, namely descriptive statistical analysis, panel data regression analysis, classical assumption test, hypothesis testing, and coefficient of determination with the Eviews 10 application. The population in this study, namely food and beverage companies, has been listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. 2016-2020 period. Determining the sample with the target sampling method using a total sample of 19 food and beverage companies and also the number of observations in this study, namely 95. Secondary data is the data used in this study. The method for collecting data is the documentation method from the IDX official website (www.idx.co.id). Test the hypothesis by t-test. With linear regression analysis of panel data with a significance level of 5%, the results of this study indicate that (1) dividend policy has a positive and significant impact in part on firm value (2) liquidity is also concluded that has a positive and significant impact on firm value, (3) Management assets have a positive and significant impact on firm value (4) Leverage also has a positive and significant impact on firm value (5) Dividend, liquidity, leverage and asset management policies have a significant positive impact on firm value at the same time.
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Key to Socio-Economic Development of Nigeria
Authors: Timothy Aikor Shirgba
Published: August 2022

In Nigeria, as in many other developing and emerging economies, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute to their socio-economic development and growth hence, successive governments have invested resources in intervention programs aimed at stimulating the sector to achieve sustainable development. The main objectives of the study are to; review the role of SMEs to the socio-economic development of Nigeria, identify current government efforts and challenges to stimulating SMEs performance especially as it relates to wealth creation and employment generation. The study found that; SMEs play a key role in socio economic development of the country especially in the area of employment generation and wealth creation. However, there are prevailing economic and political conditions that have not given room for SMEs to thrive, as evidenced in the internal and external challenging factors they are currently facing in the country despite the enormous government intervention initiatives. It is recommended that government should reform the implementation of these initiatives, ensure programmes continuity due to change on government, fight corruption and insecurity, improve on the business environment and evolve youth re-orientation programme to cause them to embrace entrepreneurship. The methodology adopted for this work is narrative textual case study.
BEHAVIOR OF THE SQUARE WAVE IN BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURES
Authors: Medeiros Junior Geraldo
Published: August 2022

This study is to experimentally investigate the behavior of quadratic waves in biological structures. Transcutaneous frequency stimulation was regulated so that the system provided high frequency and low electrical voltage to observe possible changes in deeper layers of the anatomical structure analyzed. Electrodes were positioned from the dermis and probing electrodes were positioned at the subdermal, intradermal, skeletal muscle, periosteum, endosteum, and medulla levels. A function generator connected to a digital oscilloscope produced a square wave of 33 kHz at 10µs pulse speed and voltage of 16 volts DC. A voltage decay was observed as the signal reached deeper layers of different tissues. However, the frequency of 33 kHz remained uniform even at the bone marrow level. This observation opens the way for the application of the square electronic frequency as a stimulus for drug activation.
Revisiting Shift Cipher Technique for Amplified Data Security
Authors: Verma Raksha , Kumari Anjali , Anand Adarsh , Yadavalli V. S. S.
Published: August 2022

Ever since manual work is overtaken by technology and the rapid advancement in the technologies for performing all kinds of work online has created new possibilities for the organizations and institutions of all types. But this has also created opportunities for attackers and opponents by reducing the powers of existing controls over data sharing. All private, public and any other sectors are using the internet for sharing their data. Transmission of unencrypted data over the internet is not secure as it poses many privacy concerns as they can be easily hacked and misused by any unintended person. So, everyone is concerned about safe and secure ways of data transmission in order to avoid leak of private data, as hackers always try to chase the transmitted data and  to recover it and therefore various different techniques are developed in order to make data transmission more secure. Encryption is essential to protect and prevent  such lapses in the transmission of sensitive information over the internet and any other networks. In this paper, the author has worked on a better version of Caesar cipher and invented a method in which modular arithmetic is used to convert plaintext into ciphertext in order to amplify and  to bolster up the security of the sensitive data or information, the author composed the decryption  method  in such a way that it is no way related to encryption by involving the divisibility tests and arithmetic modulo.
 
Received: 29 May 2022 | Revised: 18 July 2022 | Accepted: 16 August 2022
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
Two new sawfly species for the Bulgarian fauna (Hymenoptera: Symphyta)
Authors: Dobreva Maria , Zlatanov Nikolai , Georgiev Georgi
Published: August 2022

Two sawfly species were established for the first time in Bulgaria: Gilpinia socia (Klug) (Hymenoptera: Diprionidae) and Hemichroa crocea (Geoffroy) (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae). G. socia was found on Pinus sylvestris in Plovdiv City, and H. crocea - on Alnus glutinosa in the land of Iskra Village. The late-instar larvae were collected and reared in Petri dishes in laboratory conditions in Forestry Protection Station in Plovdiv. Seven female and one male adult specimens of G. socia appeared between 30 July and 23 August 2021.
National Implications Of An Urban Forestry Survey in Wisconsin
Authors: Miller Robert W. , Bate Timothy R.
Published: August 2022

Baumgardt, John P. 1977.Maintenance pruning throughout the year. Grounds Maintenance 12(11): 34-37, 41,43.

Pruning is not a cut-and-dried procedure. Each pruning job is appropriate to a particular season, depending on what plant material is being pruned and what the pruning is designed to accomplish. When setting up the maintenance pruning schedule, bear in mind a basic horticultural axiom. Dormant season pruning stimulates growth during the following growing season; pruning early in the growing season tends to reduce growth over the following year or two. A large, relatively nonbleeding shade tree such as a mature oak, sycamore or elm can be cleaned up very effectively in winter. Spring pruning ought to be limited to work on new shoots. Early summer pruning of these newly hardened shoots is especially effective with ornamental members of fruiting species such as flowering crabapples, Callery pear, the ornamental plums, flowering quince, and the like. Limit early fall pruning to essential chores such as repair of storm damage.
Maryland’s Roadside Tree Regulations and Their Implementation
Authors: Lyon Tunis J.
Published: August 2022

In order to improve the appearance of the roadsides in the State of Maryland, the State Legislature, through the foresight and strong insistence of concerned citizen groups, enacted the first roadside tree legislation in the United States in 1914. The rules and regulations that cover permits, tree care standards, slash disposal, use of herbicides, and planting along Maryland’s roadsides are discussed. The close cooperation and assistance between the public, public utilities, and the Maryland Forest Service is the reason the law works and the roadsides of Maryland are maintained in an aesthetically pleasing condition.
Tolerance of Seven Woody Ornamentals to Soil-Applied Sodium Chloride
Authors: Dirr Michael
Published: August 2022

Two-year-old seedlings of seven woody ornamental species ranging in reported salt tolerance from good to poor were salinized with 250 ml of 0.25 N NaCl applied daily to the soil. Elaeagnus angustifolia and Rosa rugosa were not injured and contained the lowest leaf levels of Na and Cl. Elaeagnus umbellatus and Prunus tomentosa showed the greatest injury while Acer platanoides, Prunus besseyl, and Rhus glabra were intermediate in tolerance. Leaf Na contents did not reflect the degree of injury among Elaeagnus umbellatus, Prunus tomentosa, Acer platanoides, Prunus besseyl, and Rhus glabra. However, leaf Cl content in all injured species was greater than 2.5 percent and more accurately reflected the severity of injury although the most seriously injured species did not contain the greatest leaf CI levels.
Recognition of Weed-Killer Injury to Trees
Authors: Hibbs Robert
Published: August 2022

Increased usage of herbicides means increased injury to sensitive plants. Signs of chemical injury include cupped, chlorotic leaves, lack of apical dominance, enlarged bud size, parallel leaf venation, stem lesions, abnormal stem coloration, and nastic growth. Identification of weed-killer injury is difficult, requiring knowledge of individual species as well as detailed investigation and research.
OBESIDAD INFANTIL, CONOCIMIENTOS Y ACTITUDES MATERNAS EN UN CENTRO DE ATENCION PRIMARIA DE SALUD DE LA PROVINCIA DE JUJUY
Authors:   Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología Regional (ICTER), Villagra Gabriela Soledad , Alderete Ethel del Carmen , Bejarano Ignacio Felipe ,   UE-CISOR/CONICET-UNJU,   Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales-UNJU
Published: August 2022

Introduction: worldwide, obesity is a prominent manifestation of malnutrition among children. Objectives: to determine the nutritional status of children and to evaluate maternal knowledge and attitudes regarding childhood obesity, among clients of a Primary Health Care Clinic (PHC) in a locality of the lowland regions of the province of Jujuy. Methods: a questionnaire was administered to 100 mothers of children 2 to 5 years of age, attending the healthy children control program in a PHC. During October-November 2014 we obtained information regarding sociodemographic factors, maternal knowledge and attitudes regarding childhood obesity and measures of children's weight and height. We calculated children's body mass index (BMI) with the World Health Organization's standards. Results: 83% of the children had normal nutritional status, 6% had overweight and 8% had obesity. Among mothers, 60% did not acknowledge that excess weight can cause diabetes, only 1% perceived that their children were "fat" and 72% reported that their children were 'active"; 85% of the mothers considered important for their children to be active, 89% agreed with the statement "if a child eats normally, it is not important to be physically activite in order to be healthy", and 64% agreed with the statement "a fat child is a health child". Conclusions: Our results indicate a high prevalence of excess weight among children and a considerable level of inadequate maternal knowledge and attitudes regarding childhood obesity. There is a need to implement health education interventions to strengthen maternal abilities. Key words: childhood obesity; maternal knowledge and attitudes; primary health care setting; Argentina.
TELEMEDICINA: ESTADO NUTRICIONAL Y TOLERANCIA AL TRATAMIENTO QUIMIOTERÁPICO EN PACIENTES DOMICILIARIOS
Authors:   Centro de Apoyo Nutricional, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, Vega Victoria , Jaluff María Belén , Falabella Soledad , Sanguinetti José María
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Malnutrition affects 40 to 70% of cancer patients increasing morbidity and mortality, decreasing quality of life and worsening response to treatments. Home chemotherapy is an effective patient centered strategy. Telemedicine is essential in the home care setting. Objectives: To determine the nutritional status of oncological patients in home chemotherapy and the relationship between nutritional status and adverse effects and tolerance to treatment. Methods: Observational, descriptive, and longitudinal study between March and October 2020. We included patients with diagnosis of cancer who received home treatment. The routes of administration were intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intravesical. Nutritional screening was performed using NutriScore ®. Variables Age, sex, diagnosis, nutritional status, route of administration, tolerance, intake, nutritional intervention, previous nutritional support. Descriptive statistical analysis and correlation between Nutritional Status and tolerance and adverse effects (Fisher's Test) were performed. Results: We included 105 patients (67 men), average age 67.7 years. Thirty presented nutritional risk. At baseline, 3 patients received nutritional support (2 oral and 1 parenteral). 836 chemotherapy sessions were performed. Tolerance: 621 (74.3%) very good; 151 (18%) good; 50 (6%) regular and 14 (1.7%) bad. Intake: Average 1517 calories / day. Of the 105 patients, 40 had adverse event, mainly digestive. One patient stopped treatment due to intolerance. Correlation between nutritional status and adverse events: no statistically significant differences. Correlation between Nutritional Status and tolerance: statistically significant association. Conclusion: Malnutrition is a frequent condition in cancer patients; high nutritional risk is related to lower tolerance to treatments. The implementation of remote nutritional care programs allows early detection of changes in nutritional status. Key words: Home chemotherapy; Telemedicine; nutritional support; cancer; malnutrition.
TIEMPO DEDICADO A ACTIVIDADES FÍSICAS DE DIFERENTE INTENSIDAD Y SU RELACIÓN CON VARIABLES ANTROPOMÉTRICAS Y GRASA CORPORAL EN ESCOLARES COSTARRICENSES
Authors:   Universidad de Costa Rica, Zamora Salas Juan Diego , Laclé Murray Adriana
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Physical activity is important in the prevention of childhood overweight and obesity. Objective: To determine the association between the time that Costa Rican schoolchildren dedicate to physical activities of different intensities with anthropometric variables and with the percentage of body fat. Materials and methods: Participants were 21 boys and 11 girls with ages between 6 and 9 years old. Anthropometric measurements were weight, size, arm circumference, waist circumference, sub scapular fold, tricipital fold. BMI, arm muscle circumference, arm area, arm muscle area, fat arm area, and waist/height ratio were calculated. Analysis of the percentage of body fat was carried out by the deuterium method. The time devoted to physical activity at different intensity was recorded using the Actiheart accelerometer and the variables recorded were sedentary, light, moderate, vigorous and moderate + vigorous condition. Results: Boys presented significantly higher values (p <0.05) in the moderate, vigorous and moderate + vigorous condition than girls. Pearson's correlation analysis determined a negative association between moderate physical activity time and moderate + vigorous intensity with weight, BMI, waist circumference, triceps skinfold, and body fat percentage. Conclusions: Schoolchildren between 6 and 9 years of age who dedicate more time to activities of moderate intensity and moderate + vigorous intensity reduce risk factors related to the development of non-communicable diseases. Key words: Physical Activity; Anthropometry; School Children; Body Fat; Intensity of Physical Activity; Time of Physical Activity.
SITUACIÓN NUTRICIONAL EN LOS PRIMEROS 1000 DÍAS DEL CICLO VITAL: UNA PUESTA AL DÍA DE LOS DATOS DISPONIBLES EN ARGENTINA
Authors:   Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez, Sección Nutrición y Diabetes. Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tonietti Miriam , López Laura Beatriz , Gorelik Berta , Roussos Adriana , Arias Lilia , Lin Chuan Chuan ,   Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Medicina, Escuela de Nutrición, Argentina,   Instituto Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud. Fundación H.A Barceló
Published: August 2022

Introduction: The first 1000 days of life represent a critical period of the life cycle that impacts the health status of women and their offspring. Objective: To carry out a review of the information available in relation to the maternal and infant nutritional status, breastfeeding and eating habits at this stage of life in the territory of Argentina. Methods: Search for information on research performed in Argentina on infants from 0 to 2 years of age, pregnant women and lactating women, published in the period 2013-2020. Results: The available data show that the diet of both women and children can be deficient in critical nutrients, associated with an epidemiological profile with prevalence of overweight. Short stature, an indicator of intergenerational malnutrition, is described in a proportion of approximately 8% to 9% in both those under 2 years of age and in pregnant women, while the proportion of underweight is in the order of 2% at 10% respectively. Data on breastfeeding reveal that satisfactory coverage118 has not yet been guaranteed; only 3,5% to 63,4% of children are exclusively breastfed at the sixth month. Iron deficiency and anemia continue to be frequent problems and the few available regional studies find variable results depending on the region and population studied. Conclusion: Both the results of national surveys and those from small regional population studies show that conditions of social vulnerability compromise nutritional status during these first 1,000 days of life. Although a series of food aid programs and interventions have been implemented in the country in recent years, there is no information regarding the impact that these public policies have had on the population. Key words: nutritional status pregnancy; children under two years of age; breastfeeding.
ALIMENTACIÓN Y SUSTENTABILIDAD: PROPUESTAS DIETARIAS SOSTENIBLES Y POSIBLES EN LA MESA DE LOS ARGENTINOS
Authors:   Centro de Estudios sobre Políticas y Economía Alimentaria (CEPEA), Albornoz Mariana , Britos Sergio ,   Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos (UNER),   Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA)
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Argentina faces the challenge of increasing food insecurity rates, widespread malnutrition due to excess weight, unhealthy diets and environmental impact of food systems. The report of the EAT-Lancet Commission (2019) presented a proposal for a "Planetary Diet" laying the foundations for a predominant consumption of vegetable foods and changes in production systems. The proposal involves significant changes in the local eating pattern. This work has the objective of designing dietary proposals based on nutritional evidence recommendations and incorporating environmental impact criteria as well as being sustainable in sociocultural and economic dimensions. Methods: Food consumption recommendations were consolidated based on a review of the nutritional evidence and a matrix was built to prioritize dietary changes based on estimates of the environmental impact of foods consumed by argentine population. Two healthy and sustainable proposals were designed, one based on the characteristic consumption pattern and the second recognizing the growth of the population consuming plant-based diets. Results: The proposed consumptions have a high nutrient density and a lower theoretical environmental impact in relation to the current consumption pattern and compared to the Dietary Guidelines for the Argentine Population (GAPA) Higher consumption of vegetables, fruits, legumes, grains, whole grains and nuts and a decrease in meat, especially red meat and in foods for occasional consumption are proposed. Conclusions: The work introduces in the agenda two dietary proposals -food baskets- that meets criteria of healthy eating and the concept of sustainability. Key words: healthy eating; sustainability; diet quality; dietary proposals; plant-based diet.
Facies analysis and depositional framework of Late Permian-Jurassic sedimentary successions, Western Salt Range, Pakistan: implications for sequence stratigraphic trends and paleogeography of the Neo-Tethys Sea
Authors:   Geological Survey of Pakistan, Quetta, Pakistan, Basit Abdul , Umar Muhammad ,   Department of Earth Sciences, The University of Haripur KPK, Pakistan, Jamil Muhammad ,   Department of Geosciences, Univeristi Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Seri Iskandar, 32610 Perak, Malaysia, Qasim Muhammad ,   Department of Earth Sciences COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad campus Pakistan
Published: August 2022

Facies analysis and T-R sequence stratigraphic approach of Late Permian to Jurassic sedimentary units in Western Salt Range, Pakistan were accomplished to construe the depositional environments and basin evolution. The analysis affirms the rendition of sequence stratigraphic trends and paleogeography of first megasequence phase of Neo-Tethys Sea. Sedimentological contingents, T-R sequence stratigraphic framework and sea level curve of the strata argue active tectonic’s effects on sedimentation. During Late Permian, the rift related magmatic activities deceased, which imparted to the onset of transgression and deposition of shelf carbonates with retrogradational (transgressive) parasequence sets in Wargal Formation. Respective rifting and tectonic uplift events induced the sea level fall ascertaining the onset of terrigenous shelves and deltaic successions in terminal Permian and Early-Mid Triassic with an enlighten switch from agradational to progradational parasequence sets (regressive parasequences) in Chhidru, Mianwali and Tredian formations. The closure of Paleo-Tethys and emergence of semi-arid hot tropical climate throughout Late-Triassic, led the onset of tidal-lagoonal environments and deposition of retrogradational (transgressive) parasequence sets in Kingriali Formation. During Early Jurassic, a well-known northward drift of Pangaea ensued in global cooling and increased humidity, which consequently stimulated clastic-carbonate sedimentation of Datta and Samana Suk formations with progradational and retrogradational parasequence sets respectively.
Protective effects of Artemisia herba-alba in diabetic peripheral artery disease mediated via inhibition of advanced glycation end products
Authors:   Department of Intensive Care Unit, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 105, Jiefang Road, Jinan City, Shandong, 250013, China., Sun Li , Liu Fang ,   Department of Kidney Disease Unit& Dialysis, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 105, Jiefang Road, Jinan City, Shandong, 250013, China., Li Jianting ,   Department of Health, Vertigo Examination Room, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 105, Jiefang Road, Jinan City, Shandong, 250013, China., Sun Pei ,   Department of Endocrinology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 105, Jiefang Road, Jinan City, Shandong, 250013, China.
Published: August 2022

The rationale for undertaking this study is lethality of diabetes mellitus as predicted by 6.7 million deaths in 2021 and immense pharmacological potential of Artemisa herba-alba. The current research examined how Artemisia herba-alba extract (AHE) affects the peripheral artery disease in diabetic rats through lowering of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). The in-vitro AGE inhibiting potential of AHE was determined by spectrofluorimetric method. The blood glucose levels and HbA1c (A1C) of the rats from each group were determined by automatic analyser. The levels of AGEs in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) of different rat groups were observed through western blotting. Expression of COX-1 and COX-2 were determined by qRT-PCR. The AHE inhibition of AGEs formation was reported in vitro and exhibited an IC50 of 45 μg/mL which was significantly lower than that of standard AGEs inhibitor aminoguanidine (IC50: 60 μg/mL). Analysis of metabolic profiles revealed that AHE normalised the blood glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides with no apparent changes on Hb1Ac levels. Western blot analysis showed that AHE exhibited protective effects in VSMCs of diabetic rats by inhibiting fabrication of AGEs. Moreover, the manifestation of COX-2 was inhibited by AHE in diabetic rats. However, the expression of COX-1 remained unaltered. Collectively, the results revealed AHE inhibits AGEs formation in vitro and in VSMCs of diabetic rats. These findings point towards the prospective of AHE applications towards the management of diabetic peripheral artery disease.
Construction of Economical Dip-Coater for the Fabrication of Hydrophobic Coatings
Authors:   Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology, Seetharampuram, Narsapur, A.P., India., Yepuri Venkatesh , Satyanarayana A. ,   Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology, Seetharampuram, Narsapur, A.P., India.
Published: August 2022

D.C. motors are considered the basic components for the construction and development of various nanotechnology research equipment due to their constant speed and high efficiency. Spin coater, dip-coater, and spray pyrolysis were a few among them which utilize the above-mentioned component for the production of thin-film coatings on the desired substrates. Conventional spin coater, dip-coater, and spray pyrolysis are expensive to install in research laboratories. In this letter, we report the economical construction of an Arduino-based dip-coater that uses a linear actuator consisting of a D.C. motor for the production of hydrophobic coatings. The dip and drawl rate of the as-constructed machine was estimated to be 3mm/sec and can be varied according to the requirement without any interferences of vibration. Further, the dip-coater was tested with TiO2 gel for the production of hydrophobic coatings on cotton fabrics. The coated fabrics were characterized using an X-ray diffractometer (XRD), which confirmed the presence of TiO2, and reflectance analysis using ultraviolet-visible and near-infrared spectroscopy (UV-VIS-NIR) on the coated fabric revealed an increase in the visible and IR range and a decrease on the ultraviolet spectral region. The goniometer investigation with a water droplet on the treated fabric revealed 137O contact angle and the coating is proved as a super hydrophobic coating.
EL DILEMA DE LOS CAMPESINOS FRENTE A LOS IMPERATIVOS DEL MERCADO NEOLIBERAL EN LOS ALTOS DE CHIAPAS, MÉXICO
Authors: Pérez Pérez Eliezer Fernando , Villafuerte Solís Daniel
Published: August 2022

Este artículo analiza la situación de los campesinos productores de café de Los Altos de Chiapas, quienes en distintas formas han quedado atrapados en la dinámica del mercado global. El análisis está centrado en el dilema que éstos han enfrentado en los últimos 30 años de políticas neoliberales, producir alimentos básicos (maíz y frijol) para el autoconsumo o producir café para generar ingresos monetarios. Esto en un contexto donde el Estado no protege a los campesinos, pese a los riesgos que entraña el “libre” mercado, propiciando la expansión cafetalera. El estudio privilegia el enfoque histórico-estructural y se basa en trabajo de campo realizado en los municipios de Pantelhó, Chenalhó, San Juan Cancuc y Tenejapa, durante 2014-2016.
UNA MESA SIN DIÁLOGO. ANÁLISIS SOBRE UNA POLÍTICA PÚBLICA RECIENTE PARA LA TIERRA EN SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO
Authors: Erro Velazquez Melisa , Griggio Paola
Published: August 2022

La expansión de la frontera agropecuaria en Argentina dio lugar a procesos de concentración de la tierra y de resistencia por parte de las comunidades y productores que la habitan y trabajan. Santiago del Estero es una exponente nacional de los cambios y dinámicas del capital y de los conflictos y luchas campesinos por la defensa del territorio. Las diferentes formas de entender a la tierra por los agentes que interactúan en el sector rural configuran un contexto complejo para la delimitación de políticas públicas. Este trabajo se propone analizar una política provincial, la “Mesa de Diálogo por la Tierra y la Producción”, creada en 2011 en respuesta a las demandas de las comunidades y organizaciones campesinas con relación a la tierra.
Performance Evolution of Software Engineering Development and Project Management: A Critical Evolution Software Engineering Process
Authors: Gurudev Sawarkar  , Dr. Dipesh Rajput
Published: August 2022

Among the many pressing concerns in the realm of computers, software project development is among the highest. System development life cycle is a part of this (SDLC). A key goal of the software development life cycle (SDLC) is to reduce the likelihood of errors while improving the quality of the final result. Without a well-defined set of steps, the software development process is a pretty complicated affair.
Method established to standardize and streamline software development. The introduction of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) existence. What we have here is a methodical and organized approach to the process of creating software. Using the SDLC as a guide, entails a wide variety of steps and processes that must be completed before the final programmer is released. Software comes in many forms.
Types of software development life cycles, each with their own benefits and drawbacks, are commonly employed in the software development process. Disadvantages Five of these software development life cycle (SDLC) models, including the waterfall model, the v-shaped model, and the prototype model, are presented in this study. Existing models are compared using a spiral and an iterative structure.
Hydrogen stress cracking of Alloy 716 under cathodic protection—root cause analysis, and an evaluation of quality control methods
Authors: Husby Hans , Kulbotten Inge , Hazarabedian Maria Sofia , Iannuzzi Mariano
Published: August 2022

A subsea fastener made of Alloy 716 (UNS N07716) experienced a brittle fracture in service. The investigations described herein suggested that the failure was caused by hydrogen stress cracking (HSC), thus, adding to the number of reported HSC incidents on precipitation hardened nickel-based alloys over the last two decades. Incremental step loading testing on notched tensile specimens showed a net section threshold stress of <44% of the fastener materials actual yield strength. X-ray diffraction revealed that the grain boundary (GB) precipitates were predominantly the σ–related precipitate F-phase, which were suggested to have a detrimental effect on HSC resistance—even in low amounts. The low amounts of GB precipitates were indicated by a low degree of sensitization in the double-loop electrochemical potentiokinetic reactivation test. Two additional heats from the same alloy were investigated to elucidate the effect of different GB precipitates on HSC resistance and to evaluate quality control methods that are discussed in the research community.
Arte para bailar: el Candombe de Rada para Figari
Authors: Contreira Domingo Luciana , Cardozo Gomes da Silva Renan
Published: August 2022

Esta unidad didáctica muestra el arte rioplatense en diferentes expresiones. Con muestras auténticas de lengua buscamos auxiliar el profesorado en su tarea de enseñar español en Brasil, inspirarlos a crear sus propios materiales desde informaciones y contenidos accesibles en Internet y, finalmente, pero no menos importante, expandir el razonamiento de los alumnos de Brasil sobre la cultura afro uruguaya, estimulándolos a pensar sobre puntos de su propia cultura. La unidad está estructurada en tres momentos: el primero se apoya en una breve actividad de precalentamiento y acercamiento al campo semántico con el que se encontrarán durante toda la iniciativa. El objetivo es desarrollar la competencia léxica fundamental para las labores que se realizarán luego; el segundo momento muestra diez labores que conjugan diferentes destrezas comunicativas; el tercero y último culmina en una actividad de escritura que privilegia el género carta personal.
HUBUNGAN PEMBERIAN ASI EKSLUSIF DENGAN KEJADIAN STUNTING PADA BALITA DI DESA PERLIS WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS TANGKAHAN DURIAN KABUPATEN LANGKAT
Authors: Damanik Rani Kawati , Silitonga Erwin , Sidabukk Ida Ria Royenti , Perdana Putri Delima
Published: August 2022

Stunting is a condition of failure to thrive in children under five years of age due to chronic malnutrition so that children are too short of height according to WHO 2005, ie Z-Score is less than -2SD. And exclusive breastfeeding is a condition where the baby only receives breast milk from the biological mother or breastfeeding mother, expressed breast milk and no other liquid or food. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and stunting in children under five. This type of research is an observational analytic with a retrospective research design conducted in Perlis Village, Tangkahan Durian Health Center Work Area, Langkat Regency. The population of this study were all mothers who had children under five as many as 364 toddlers. The sample in this study was 79 children under five with purposive sampling technique. This research was conducted in February-July 2019. Data collection was carried out by measuring the height of toddlers and filling out observation sheets. Bivariate analysis using the Shapiro Wilk test with a probability value (p) value of 0.05. The results of research conducted in Perlis Village, Tangkahan Durian Public Health Center, showed that 15 children who were given exclusive breastfeeding had stunting status (19.0%) and 27 (34.2%) children who were not given exclusive breastfeeding had stunting status. = 0.001 (p>0.05) from the statistical test results, thus there is a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting in toddlers in Perlis Village, Tangkahan Durian Health Center Work Area, Langkat Regency. This study suggests that mothers be more active in breastfeeding their babies with the support of the role of puskesmas nurses to provide education about exclusive breastfeeding.

 Keywords: Exclusive Breastfeeding, Stunting Incidence, Toddler
Performance Study of Time Series Databases
Authors: Shah Bonil , Jat P. M. , Sasidhar Kalyan
Published: August 2022

The growth of big-data sectors such as the Internet of Things (IoT) generates enormous volumes of data. As IoT devices generate a vast volume of time-series data, the Time Series Database (TSDB) popularity has grown alongside the rise of IoT. Time series databases are developed to manage and analyze huge amounts of time series data. However, it is not easy to choose the best one from them. The most popular benchmarks compare the performance of different databases to each other but use random or synthetic data that applies to only one domain. As a result, these benchmarks may not always accurately represent real-world performance. It is required to comprehensively compare the performance of time series databases with real datasets. The experiment shows significant performance differences for data injection time and query execution time when comparing real and synthetic datasets. The results are reported and analyzed.
Management of patients with neuropathic pain
Authors: Choi Eun Joo
Published: August 2022

Background: Neuropathic pain diseases commonly treated with pain medicine are postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPNP), complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and chronic pain after spinal surgery. Diagnosis and treatment of these neuropathic pain diseases is an arduous task, and there is a need to improve the understanding of these entities.Current Concepts: PHN is diagnosed when pain persists for more than 3 months after the healing of herpes zoster rashes, and this disease is commonly encountered in the elderly population. The pathophysiology of DPNP is ischemia of nerve tissue due to microvascular damage. In addition to sensory nerves, DPNP can also result in changes in motor and autonomic nerves. CRPS is a chronic intractable pain disorder, and is classified into types 1 and 2. Type 1 CRPS is diagnosed when there is no evidence of nerve damage while type 2 CRPS shows evidence of nerve damage. However, the signs and symptoms do not differ depending on the type. Chronic pain after spinal surgery is characterized by persistent back pain even after one or more spinal surgeries. This neuropathic pain occurs in the lower back or leg region.Discussion and Conclusion: The most crucial step in the management of patients with neuropathic pain is to suspect and diagnose if the pain has the characteristics of any pain-related disease. Although the etiology and pathophysiology may differ, the treatment of neuropathic pain remains the same and includes both conservative and interventional approaches. Neuropathic pain diseases often become chronic in nature, and thus, it is important to establish a treatment plan which aims at decreasing pain, improving patient’s functionality and attaining an acceptable quality of life.
Improvement plans for the payment rate of the Korean Medical Association membership fee
Authors: Kim Jin Suk , Lim Ji Yeon
Published: August 2022

Background: The purpose of this study is to describe the current status of the payment rate of the Korean Medical Association (KMA) membership fee and to suggest a way to overcome the decreased payment rate of membership fees by analyzing the causal factors of the decrease.Methods: Quantitative analysis of the KMA membership data, qualitative research of in-depth interviews with 2 staff members of the regional subsidiaries, and literature research were conducted.Results: From the results, 6 major factors for reducing the membership fee payment rate were derived, and plans to improve the payment rate of membership fees were suggested to improve the factors. First, the role of the KMA and the promotion of its members should be strengthened. Second, there should be a flexible adjustment of the membership fee. Third, there should be an enhancement of the transparency of budget execution and increased awareness through the promotion of the members. Fourth, differentiated incentives should be offered to the members who pay dues. Fifth, an improvement of a more efficient and easier payment method should be installed. Finally, legal enforcement measures to pay the membership fee should be considered.Conclusion: In order to improve the payment rate of the KMA membership fee, the KMA should try to make the members understand the performance of the business affairs and health policies. Furthermore, incentives that members can feel should be given.
The Mediating Effect of Understanding Mathematics Classroom Instruction on The Relationship Between Teaching Styles of Teachers and Student Adjustment
Authors: O. Cole Sarah Jean , Chan Liezel V.
Published: August 2022

The study determined the mediating effect of understanding mathematics classroom instruction on the relationship between teachers’ teaching styles and student adjustment among 400 second-year college students in the three components cities of Davao Del Norte, Philippines. A quantitative, non-experimental research design with correlational technique was applied. The data were analyzed using the Mean, Pearson-r, Multiple Regression Analysis, and Medgraph using the Sobel z-test. The results revealed that the levels of teaching styles of teachers and student adjustment were high and the level of understanding of mathematics classroom instruction is very high. There was a significant relationship between teaching styles of teachers and student adjustment, teaching styles of teachers and understanding mathematics classroom instruction, and understanding mathematics classroom instruction and student adjustment. Furthermore, the result of the medgraph using Sobel z-test of understanding mathematics classroom instruction on the relationship between teaching styles of teachers and student adjustment was significant but partial. Nevertheless, understanding mathematics classroom instruction aided teachers to adapt their teaching styles to help students adjust in a mathematics classroom.
Análise geográfica de territórios microurbanos em Barreiras-BA: da realidade local a demanda social
Authors: Vieira Junior Adalbes Martins , Brasileiro Robson Soares
Published: August 2022

A referida pesquisa realiza uma análise ainda que superficial, porém trazendo informações significativas acerca da realidade social encontrada em microterritórios urbanos estudados na cidade de Barreiras-BA.  Para isso, parte-se do pressuposto que para conhecer a realidade local se faz necessário analisar as demandas socias em pequenos espaços, melhor dizendo, nos microterritórios, os quais têm como escala representativa neste trabalho os bairros. Nesse sentido, o que se denomina aqui microterritórios na realidade são alguns bairros da cidade e suas demandas sociais, que se traduzem na disponibilidade de determinados serviços básicos como: saúde, educação, infraestrutura e saneamento básico. Todavia, cita-se no trabalho apenas os espaços selecionados para esta pesquisa. Portanto, a proposta consiste em dar visibilidade as demandas e necessidades desses espaços de acordo com a maior ou menor disponibilidade dos serviços anteriormente destacados. O trabalho traz uma análise da realidade encontrada nas áreas pesquisadas, assim, na ausência de serviços básicos, a população local pode sinalizar problemas e transtornos, seja no recorte central ou periférico da cidade. A partir do levantamento dessas informações, foi possível compreender melhor as vulnerabilidades e fragilidades de microterritórios centrais e periféricos.