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The Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the return of the "planned elite": The case of Prof Dr Đorđe Joannović
Authors: Bešlin Milivoj , Milošević Srđan
Published: September 2023

The paper analyses the society of the newly created Kingdom of SCS/ Yugoslavia, which aroused great expectations from various members of the intellectual elite. Majority of them, educated in the West as the "planned elite", returned to the country to help its social development. Nevertheless, the case of the Viennese professor, the influential European pathologist and oncologist Prof Dr Đorđe Joannović (1871-1932), although different from others, can be considered paradigmatic. Returning to the country of his parents and leaving the comfortable life of Viennese scientific circle Joannović devoted himself to building several medical institutions in Belgrade, from the Faculty of Medicine to the Institute of Pathology. However, many who, like Dr Joannović, enthusiastically came to the new country, ready to work and contribute to its overall development, experienced severe disappointment, and even personal tragedy. In this context, the fate of the famous doctor and distinguished Viennese professor, the first Serbian oncologist, one of the world's pioneers in the study of autoimmune diseases, the founder of many medical institutions and the world-renowned scientist, is one of the paradigms of the Yugoslav society. The strong connection with the students and the support he provided to them, his loyalty to the principles of university autonomy and his reluctance to put himself at the service of the authoritarian and repressive government brought him into conflict with the bearers of the state terror of the Sixth of January regime. From the conflicts and pressures to which he was exposed from the top of the government, the well-known and recognised European scientist seeked salvation in suicide.
Clinical observation of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and metformin treatment in obese PCOS patients
Authors: Ma Qingya , He Xiaojing , Fu Zijie , Ren Xiaodong , Sun Ranran , Zhu Siqi , Bian Yahui , Li Xiaodong
Published: September 2023

Background: To observe the basic metabolic characteristics of obese patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and observe and compare the effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and metformin treatment after 3 months. Methods: In January to December 2018, the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University selected 104 women who were classified as obese with a body mass index (BMI) of 28 kg/cm2 or higher and had PCOS. They were divided into obese PCOS group (53 cases) and obese non-PCOS group (51 cases). Results: 1. There was no significant difference in waist circumference and WHR between patients who are obese with PCOS and patients who are obese without PCOS (P > 0.05). Obese PCOS patients were significantly higher in anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), LH/FSH, T, FAI, homa-ir, triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein (LDL), Apo-B and uric acid than the group of non-PCOS patients who were obese. (P<0.05). The SHBG levels of obese patients with PCOS were obviously lower when contrasted with the levels in obese patients without PCOS (P < 0.05). 2. Body weight, BMI, INS, homa-ir and TG of obese PCOS patients were significantly decreased 3 months after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy compared with that before surgery (P < 0.05). After three months of medical treatment with metformin, the patients' homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was obviously reduced when contrasted with the pre-treatment HOMA-IR levels (P < 0.05), and there was no significant difference in the improvement degree of homa-ir between the two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions: 1. Obese patients with PCOS demonstrated higher expression of AMH, LH/FSH, T, SHBG, and FAI when contrasted with the control group. Additionally, they experienced more severe insulin resistance and lipid metabolism disorders. 2. The weight and BMI of obese PCOS patients were significantly decreased after weight loss, while IR and blood lipid were significantly improved, while IR was improved in metformin group, and no significant discrepancy was observed in the degree of improvement of insulin resistance between both groups.
Climate security in the Northern Mediterranean: Threat scenarios and the prospects for resiliency
Authors: Oculi Neil , Boyer Mark
Published: September 2023

Climate change is transforming everyday around the world. From how we live our daily lives to how we grow our food, where we can build our homes, and even how we protect ourselves and those we love, climate change is forcing us to reconsider long-held beliefs and habits. In this paper, we map and analyze four sea-level-rise (SLR) scenarios for countries in the Northern Mediterranean to explore numerically and visually increasingly likely climate threats to the region. We argue that climate change generates primary (direct), secondary and even tertiary impacts that indicate that securitization has occurred, even if some policy-makers choose to ignore that reality.
EDUCACÃO ANTIRRACISTA E O COMPROMISSO ÉTICO-POLÍTICO DA EDUCAÇÃO: NÃO EXISTE LÁPIS COR DE PELE
Authors: Xavier Filho José Luiz , Mendonça Érika de Sousa
Published: September 2023

Este artigo é fruto de reflexões produzidas a partir de um projeto pedagógico, realizado de forma interdisciplinar, junto a turmas dos 6º anos do Ensino Fundamental de uma escola pública situada no agreste pernambucano, intitulado: “Esse lápis não me representa”. O projeto pedagógico objetivou reafirmar a importância da aplicação da Lei 10.639/2003 como ferramenta fundamental no combate ao racismo no espaço escolar. Foi vivenciado durante uma semana, com aulas expositivas e a exibição do curta metragem “Dudu e o lápis cor de pele”, que foi a peça principal para o desenvolvimento do tema proposto. Tal compreensão e prática são importantes instrumentos para fortalecer a autoestima de estudantes negros (as) ou pretos (as), que se reconhecem nestes contextos e abordagens.
CINEMA E SOCIABILIDADE NA CIDADE (CURRAIS NOVOS/RN, 1920-1990)
Authors: Alves Dantas Fabiana
Published: September 2023

Este artigo trata das relações sociais estabelecidas no espaço do cinema em pequenas cidades, estudando o assunto a partir do caso do município de Currais Novos/RN. Entendendo o cinema como um importante elemento das práticas e representações culturais na vida moderna, ele é aqui identificado como espaço de sociabilidade que, no contexto do processo de modernização de uma pequena cidade ao longo do século XX, expressou mudanças na sensibilidade social daquele momento histórico em particular, tornando-se, atualmente, parte relevante da memória local em relação ao período em questão. Assim, este estudo reforça a relação existente entre o cinema e as transformações sociais decorrentes de processos de modernização no âmbito da cidade.
IoT Fundamentals: Concepts And Protocols
Authors:   Department of Electronics and Communication Systems,  Government Arts College, Udhagamandalam,  Tamil Nadu, India., Anand C. N. Omprakash , M. Senthilkumar ,   Department of Computer Science, Puratchi Thalaivi Amma Government Arts and Science College Palladam, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India, A. Balamurugan ,   Professor and Head, Department of Physics, Government Arts and Science College, Avinashi, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: September 2023

Today, billions of devices are Internet-connected, IoT standards and protocols are solidifying, and technical experts must increasingly tackle actual issues with IoT technology. Now, five renowned Cisco IoT specialists give the first complete, practical guide for making IoT work. IoT Fundamentals pulls together information previously accessible only in white papers, standards documents, and other hard-to-find sources—or nowhere at all. The authors begin with a high-level review of IoT and discuss important principles required to effectively create IoT solutions. Next, they go over each important technology, protocol, and technical building element that merge into entire IoT systems. Building on these principles, they give various comprehensive application cases, including manufacturing, energy, utilities, smart+connected cities, transportation, mining, and public safety. Whatever your job or current infrastructure, you’ll acquire deep understanding what IoT apps can achieve, and what it takes to deliver them.
A Walker switch mechanism driving millennial-scale climate variability
Authors: Wilcox Paul S. , Spötl Christoph , Honkonen Jessica , Edwards R. Lawrence
Published: September 2023

A key goal of paleoclimate science is to identify the source of millennial-scale climate fluctuations. Although long-term changes in the Earth��s position relative to the Sun are the driver of climate change on timescales of �� 19 thousand years (ka), it is still incompletely understood what causes rapid sub-orbital changes in climate that were common during glacial periods. Here, we provide a continuous, precisely dated speleothem record from southeastern Alaska that spans the last 13.5 ka. Despite its location in the high latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere, this record shows an equatorial Pacific climate pattern during the end of the last deglaciation and Holocene, and is at odds with North Atlantic climate patterns, calling into question the bipolar seesaw mechanism for the Pacific realm. Because of this, we propose a new mechanism to account for sub-orbitally forced climate changes. The mechanism, termed the Walker switch, is forced by insolation and results in rapid zonal sea-surface temperature changes in the equatorial Pacific. The climatic effects of the Walker switch are propagated across the globe, including the high northern latitudes.
Earthquake-induced redistribution and reburial of microbes in the hadal trenches
Authors: Chu Mengfan , Liu Jiwen , Li Haoshuai , Zhou Yang , Wang Nan , Xia Cuimei , Kopf Achim , Strasser Michael , Bao Rui
Published: September 2023

The hadal trenches located on the subduction zone harbor unique deep-sea microbes, yet the mechanisms regulating the characteristics of the deep-sea microbial communities remain largely unknown. The frequent and unpredictable tectonic processes such as earthquakes triggered by plate subduction act as a lateral transport pathway for sediments, and may lead to redistribution and reburial of allochthonous microbes. However, such tectonically-triggered processes in the hadal trenches are not yet investigated. Here we demonstrate that distinctive allochthonous microbial communities are introduced into the Japan Trench by three historical earthquakes, with community structure transitions observed across the turbidite boundaries. The variations of the microbial community structures are linked to earthquake-driven organic carbon deposition and its characteristics, suggesting the potential impact of mass transport events on the microbial-mediated deep carbon cycles. Our calculations indicate that the Pacific trenches receive at least 5.1 Pg of earthquake-induced microbial biomass carbon during the past century, with spatial and temporal variations at different scales. These results suggest that pulsed tectonic events play a crucial role in introducing allochthonous microbes to the deep biosphere, potentially leading to substantial microbial biomass carbon export into the subduction zone.
FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA DE PROFESSORES DO ENSINO RELIGIOSO: REFLEXÕES ACERCA DAS AÇÕES DE EXTENSÃO E DA PARCERIA SME/NATAL E A UERN
Authors: Laís Dourado Mendes  , Josilene Silva da Cruz
Published: September 2023

O artigo apresenta como tema a Formação Continuada (FC) em Ensino Religioso(ER), focando no atual cenário do contexto potiguar, a partir do programade FC em ER realizado pela SME/Natal e a UERN. O objetivo geral dapesquisa foi realizar uma pesquisa descritiva documental acerca da FC deprofessores de ER em Natal/RN no período de 2021 e 2022 e assim averiguara contribuição da UERN na FC em função da parceria SME/Natal e o Departamentoda Ciências da Religião (DCR). Para referenciar a FC no ER e suarelevância, utilizou-se como referência Damasceno (2015). A metodologia dapesquisa se caracterizou como um estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativaseguindo o percurso metodológico baseado em uma pesquisa bibliográfica, descritiva e documental. A análise da pesquisa se deu por observaçãodireta das autoras perante os encontros formativos, registros adquiridos aolongo das formações como os questionários avaliativos preenchidos pelosparticipantes, quanto informações verbais e relatos dos docentes que se manifestavamdurante os encontros formativos. Com base nos resultados dositens avaliados, nota-se que o índice de satisfação do público girou em tornode mais de 95%, e 99% dos participantes responderam que desenvolveramnovos aprendizados e conhecimentos ao longo do programa. A pesquisa indicaque a FC está cumprindo com o seu objetivo, que é a melhoria da práticadocente dos professores de ER.
Research on Community Governance and Community Residents’ Participation in Relocation and Resettlement Areas for Poverty Alleviation in Zhaotong City
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Xu Hongwang , Li Zhihong
Published: September 2023

This study aims to explain the participation behavior of community residents in community public affairs in resettlement areas, and to assist in grassroots community governance and rural revitalization practices in China. Taking the resettlement community in Jing’an District, Zhaotong City as a typical case of a “stranger society” community, the necessary data for the study was obtained through questionnaire survey and quantitative analysis was conducted. The research finds that marriage status, registered residence and residence time have a significant impact on community residents’ participation in public affairs, followed by education background, political outlook, housing type and occupation; Community residents are more willing to participate in community public affairs on the subjective level, but the participation rate is relatively low on the practical level; The closer the relationship between the actual interests of the residents and the community they belong to, the more the community affairs are related to the interests of the residents, the more the residents pay attention to them, and the higher the willingness and degree of participation will be. The research results contribute to enhancing the social governance of local governments in resettlement communities, and promote the effective connection between targeted poverty alleviation and rural revitalization.
Efficacy of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia: Evaluation of Treatment Effect using Timed Barium Esophagography
Authors: Chung Jae-Joon , Cho Eun-Suk , Kim Joo Hee
Published: September 2023

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is one of the standard treatment modality for achalasia. This study was to evaluate the usefulness of timed barium esophagography (TBE) in the evaluation of treatment effect of POEM for achalasia. A total of 36 patients (M:F=22:14) underwent pre- and post-POEM TBE (3 groups according to lower esophageal sphincter (LES) caliber, A: < 5 mm, B: 5~8 mm, C: > 8 mm). On pre and post-POEM TBE, the rate of area changes of barium column and the changes of LES caliber were investigated. All data were statistically analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test or Mann-Whitney U test. The mean rate of area change of the barium column at 5 minutes between pre- and post-POEM TBE were -51.7%, -28.8% and -11.6% in group A (n=10), B (n=18), and C (n=8), respectively, statistically significant (p < 0.001). The rate difference of the barium column area changes between group A and group B only showed the statistical significance (p < 0.001). The mean increased caliber of LES after POEM was 5.5 mm, 2.9 mm, and 3.3 mm in group A, B, and C, respectively. Group A and bird’s beak type showed a statistically significant treatment effect (p < 0.001). In conclusion, TBE was useful in the evaluation of the treatment effect of POEM for achalasia and the narrowest LES group and bird’s beak esophageal type on TBE showed statistically significant treatment effects.
INCREASED DISPERSION OF ATRIAL REFRACTORINESS PREDICTS MOST OF THE INAPPROPRIATE IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR SHOCKS
Authors: Ozdemir Ozcan , Akin Halil
Published: September 2023

Background and aim: Despite the proven survival benefits of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, inappropriate shocks limits their benefits due to adverse effects on quality of life, potential arrhythmogenesis an deven on mortality. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cause of inappropriate shocks. Therefore, to predict and treat AF may prevent inappropriate shocks and their hazardous potentials. This paper aimed to show that by measuring atrial refractoriness, we could predict the patients who may experience inappropriate implantable cardioverter-defibrillator shocks.\n Material and methods: 186 consecutive patients who underwent initial ICD implantation underwent coronary angiography and also underwent electrophysiologic (EP) study before the ICD implantation. \nResults: Of 169 patients who could be followed, 34 received (20%) at least 1 inappropriate shocks during the mean follow-up of 30 months. Majority of these shocks were due to AF (68%). Atrial effective refactory periods (AERPs) and AERP dispersion were the most significant predictors for these inappropriate shocks. \nConclusion: We found that simple EP study parameters measuring atrial refractoriness may define the patients carrying higher risk for future inappropriate shocks due to AF. In these patients, by either device programming or pharmocological treatments or ablation procedures, we could prevent inappropriate shocks and their hazardous results.
Makna Keadilan Tuhan Bagi Orang Yang Tulus Hati : Berdasarkan Kitab Mazmur 41
Authors: Widodo Agus
Published: September 2023

The meaning of God's justice for those who are sincere is based on psalm 41. Sincerity is a condition that is truly and clean in heart, that is holy, honest, straight, pure without pretending. What is in the heart is the same as what is spoken. Not being hypocritical, having integrity, having no agenda or self-interest in doing something. A sincere person does not have malicious intentions towards others. Sincere is like a dove. Wise as serpents and as pure as doves. Sincere is a clean nature without strings attached. In Psalm 41, God saw David and called David a sincere person.
ABSTRAK BAHASA INDONESIA
Makna keadilan Tuhan bagi orang yang tulus hati berdasarkan mazmur 41. Tulus adalah kondisi yang sungguh dan bersih hati, yang suci, jujur, lurus, murni tidak pura pura. Apa yang ada dihati sama dengan apa yang diucapkan. Tidak munafik, berintegritas, tidak punya agenda atau pamrih dalam melakukan sesuatu. Orang yang tulus hati tidak memiliki niat yang jahat kepada orang lain. Tulus itu seperti merpati. Cerdik seperti ular dan tulus seperti merpati. Tulus itu sifat yang bersih tanpa pamrih. Didalam Mazmur 41, Tuhan melihat Daud dan menyebut Daud sebagai orang yang tulus hatinya.
Plumbing system models for a set of reference buildings
Authors: Zimmerman Stephen , Persily Andrew
Published: September 2023

Reference buildings have been defined previously and successfully applied to energy and indoor air quality analyses, providing a platform for consistent comparisons between different building design and operation scenarios. One such set of reference buildings, the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) suite of homes, is a collection of dwellings developed to represent 80 % of the U.S. housing stock at the time of their development [1]. A second set is the Department of Energy’s commercial prototype building models, which is a collection of buildings developed to represent U.S. commercial and institutional buildings [2]. These building models allow for the assessment of new technologies and the resulting impacts on building energy efficiency, ventilation, and indoor air quality. In addition to the aforementioned aspects of building performance, water quality and efficiency are also of current interest [3]. A building’s premise plumbing
system plays a critical role in managing water quality and efficiency by bringing in clean, potable water and removing wastewater and can impact health and safety of building occupants. Using models to evaluate the performance of premise plumbing systems can be useful but most studies have considered different buildings with different plumbing systems. In order to support more consistent modeling efforts, NIST has developed premise plumbing system models for three residential buildings and four commercial buildings and has made them available for researchers and industry to analyze system performance, new technologies, and design & operation strategies. This report describes the seven plumbing system designs, how they were developed and how they can be accessed.
In Situ Digestibility of Cogon Grass (Imperata cylindrica L.) in Various Forms and Harvesting Intervals in Rumen-Fistulated Brahman Cattle
Authors:   Biodiversity, Environment and Natural Resources Research Center, Cebu Technological University – Argao, Argao, Cebu 6021 Philippines, Patiga Elmar M. , Bestil Lolito C. ,   Department of Animal Science, Visayas State University, Baybay City, 6521 Philippines, Mondejar Hershey P. ,   College of Veterinary Medicine, Cebu Technological University – Barili, Barili, Cebu 6036 Philippines
Published: September 2023

An experiment was conducted to determine the nutritive value and nutrient digestibility in situ of cogon grass as affected by harvesting intervals in fresh and silage forms. The experiment was set up in a completely randomized design with a 2 x 5 factorial treatment design: factor A with two forms of cogon grass (soilage and silage), and factor B with five harvesting intervals after the last cutting (20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 days). Nutrient digestibility was determined by incubating ground samples of cogon grass soilage and silage in rumen-fistulated Brahman bull for 24 hours. Results revealed that cogon grass was best utilized in terms of the in situ digestibility of organic matter (OM) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) at 20-day old after the last cutting and in silage form. Digestibility of dry matter (DM), OM and NDF of cogon grass in silage form were high at 25-30 days harvesting interval but these were significantly lower than that of 20 days interval. Therefore, the silage form of cogon grass is superior over fresh form, and the best utilization of cogon grass as feed is at 20 days after the last cutting to capitalize on high digestibility.
Determinants of Productivity and Technical Efficiency of Upland Rice Farming System in Sarangani Province, Philippines
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Business Management, Mindanao State University – General Santos, General Santos City, 9500 Philippines, Balogbog Keno Jay M. , Gomez Norma U. ,   Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan, North Cotabato 9407 Philippines
Published: September 2023

This study identified the determinants of productivity and technical efficiency (TE) of upland rice in Sarangani Province, Philippines. Data were taken from 326 randomly identified beneficiaries of the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) program. Descriptive statistics, cost and return analysis, probit regression and the stochastic production frontier were employed in the analysis. The probit estimation revealed that age, the tribe of the farmers, educational attainment, years in farming, membership in an organization, farm income, number of extension visits, and planted area were found to significantly influence the productivity of upland rice farmers. Concerning stochastic frontier estimation, labor, seeds, nitrogen, phosphorus and two varieties of upland rice seeds were found to be significant factors affecting upland rice productivity. These played an important role in terms of changing their TE score. The mean TE score was 77% indicating that there was a 23% allowance for improving efficiency. Meanwhile, farm and farmers’ characteristics were unable to explain why farms were less technically efficient. With these, farmers should minimize the use of nitrogen application to avoid a possible oversupply of nutrients and expand the utilization of labor, seeds, and phosphorus fertilizer to achieve a higher yield of upland rice.
Sprouting of Chayote Fruit as Influenced by Passive Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Different Postharvest Chemical Treatments
Authors:   College of Science and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Mindanao, Davao City, 8022 Philippines, Bayogan Emma Ruth V. , Secretaria Leizel B. ,   College of Science and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Mindanao, Davao City, 8022 Philippines, Lubaton Christine Diana S. ,   College of Science and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Mindanao, Davao City, 8022 Philippines, Photchanachai Songsin ,   School of Bioresources and Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkhunthian, Bangkok, 10150 Thailand | Postharvest Technology Innovation Center Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Bangkok, 10400 Thailand
Published: September 2023

Chayote is one of the vegetable crops in the Philippines with inadequate local information on its sprouting inhibition or promotion upon application of some postharvest treatments. Newly harvested chayote fruit were applied with either passive modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) using cling wrap, 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) (500 and 2500 μL·L-1), ethephon (100 and 500 μL·L-1) or gibberellic acid (GA3) (100 and 500 μL·L-1) and stored at ambient conditions (26.51±1.38 °C and 81.11±7.03% relative humidity) to evaluate its sprouting and other postharvest characteristics. Results revealed that untreated chayote sprouted in 13.5 days while passive MAP delayed the onset of sprouting by eight days. Sprouts were longest when treated with 500 μL·L-1 ethephon and shortest when fumigated with 2500 μL·L-1 1-MCP. 1-MCP promoted the occurrence of decay and higher weight loss resulting in faster deterioration of quality and shorter shelf life. Starch content did not vary. Cling-wrapped fruit maintained its quality longer because of delayed sprouting and lesser weight loss but also promoted an early onset of decay.
Design, Construction, and Effectiveness of Electrical Outlet Box with Built-in High and Low Voltage Cut-off and Power-on Delay Circuit
Authors:   Technical Vocational Education Department, Eastern Visayas State University Tacloban City, 6500 Philippines, Homeres Jeff. L.
Published: September 2023

The electrical outlets installed in houses and buildings have no means of protection to prevent the plugged-in electrical appliances from the risk of being hit by the voltage fluctuations, and sudden loss and recurrence of electricity. This study designed and constructed an electrical outlet box that disconnects the appliance from the power source when high and low voltage levels occurs. It also delays the connection to the power source at normal voltage level. It comprises a plastic enclosure securing therein the interconnections of a power supply circuit, a high and low voltage cut-off circuit, a power-on delay circuit, a relay driver circuit, a double pole double throw relay switch, and electrical outlet. The variable alternating current transformer was used to apply the high and low voltage levels to the electrical outlet box where the industrial fan was plugged. Results showed that the electrical outlet box disconnected the industrial fan from the power source at 231 and 199 V. Also, there was a four-minute waiting period before the industrial fan was connected to the power source when the 201-229 V was applied. Therefore, this device is effective in preventing appliances from being hit by voltage fluctuations and sudden loss and recurrence of electricity.
Towards Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Local Fashion Designers in South-Western Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria, Akinyemi Olasunkanmi O. , Adeyemi Hezekiah O. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria, Raheem Wasiu A. ,   Department of Systems Engineering, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, Adeaga Oyetunde A. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, First Technical University, Ibadan, Nigeria, Adie Ugbe O. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria
Published: September 2023

Local fashion designers (FaDes) are faced with the daunting task of sewing clothes. Sitting position, a reflection of the type of chair used, is one factor influencing their performance. This study evaluated the currently used FaDes chair and the effect of sitting posture. It also designed and fabricated an improved fashion designer (IFaDes) chair. Assessment of the ergonomic status of the FaDes chair was carried out and anthropometric data were obtained using a structured questionnaire among 375 apprentices and 125 managers. Percentile distributions of data were analyzed using statistical package for the social sciences. The survey yielded 88% response rate of which the majority reported to have experienced various difficulties with the FaDes chairs. Neck, leg, hand, waist and back pains were commonly reported with waist pain as the most prevalent (75.5%). The anthropometric data with the percentiles (5th -90th) were popliteal (36.30-53.00 cm) and buttock height (14.95-33.00 cm), seat (22.00- 33.00 cm) and buttock breadth (19.00-30.00 cm), and buttock-popliteal length (35.00- 49.49 cm), among others. Using these data, the IFaDes chair’s design was conceptualized through Solidworks; it was then fabricated using locally available materials. The provision of backrest to supports user’s torso was an added feature. Qualitative evaluation of the IFaDes chair was employed using the same respondents for a minimum of 168 h. The respondents reported that the IFaDes chair was satisfactorily designed and fabricated. They experienced improved comforts in sitting posture and reduced musculoskeletal disorders.
Phytochemical Profile, Free Radical Scavenging Activity and Anticancer Potential of Pandanus odoratissimus Leaves Ethanol Extract
Authors:   College of Science and Mathematics, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Cagayan de Oro, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000 Philippines, Castro Christian James L. , Lomonsod Kristianie C. ,   College of Science and Mathematics, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Cagayan de Oro, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000 Philippines
Published: September 2023

There is now an emerging interest in the discovery of a plant-based anticancer drug. Hence, this study determined the phytochemical profile of Pandanus odoratissimus ethanol (POE) leaves extract and investigated its preliminary anticancer capacity using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity (RSA) and in vitro antiproliferative activity by Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast model. The phytochemical analysis of POE revealed the presence of flavonoids, phenols, steroids and tannins. The POE had fair amounts of total phenolic content (9.411±0.0115 mg GAE/g crude extract) and total tannin content (38.1511±1.116 mg TAE/g crude extract). The %DPPH RSA of POE significantly increased with concentration and inhibited more than 50% against DPPH. Tannic and gallic acids showed high potency in scavenging DPPH that was statistically comparable to the reference standard (ascorbic acid). In the antiproliferative assay, POE and tannic acid significantly inhibited yeast growth in a dose-dependent manner. At 1000 ppm, POE and tannic acid demonstrated the highest inhibition of viable cells at 76.04±1.08 and 86.25±0.33%, respectively. It was further revealed that the percent inhibition of cell viability and the %DPPH RSA of POE had a strong correlation (r = 0.9620). Hence, P. odoratissimus has bioactive compounds with potential chemopreventive effects.
Radon Exhalation Rates of Soil Samples from Khon Kaen Province, Thailand
Authors:   Department of Applied Physics, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan – Khon Kaen Campus, Muang District, Khon Kaen 40000 Thailand, Atyotha Vitsanusat , Thopan Prutchayawoot ,   Department of Applied Physics, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan – Khon Kaen Campus, Muang District, Khon Kaen 40000 Thailand, Fungdet Suttipong ,   Department of Technical Education Electronic and Telecommunication, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan – Khon Kaen Campus, Muang District, Khon Kaen 40000 Thailand, Somtua Junthara ,   Health Promotion Center 7, Muang District, Khon Kaen 40000 Thailand
Published: September 2023

Radon, which can be also detected in water, forms naturally from the decay of uranium and radium found in different amounts in soil and rock. Radon from soil gases is the main cause of health hazards. Radon exhalation escapes from the ground into the air, where radon and radon progeny decays and produces radioactive particles. When inhaled, they can damage the deoxyribonucleic acid and potentially cause lung cancer. Hence, this study measured the radon exhalation rates in soil samples from 26 districts of Khon Kaen Province, Thailand by the active detector method. The closed-loop measurement system in the active detector was made up of the electronic radon detector and a bulk chamber in a 2.8-L volume. The measurement time for each sample was 24 h. Results showed that the radon concentration in soil samples varied from 5.60 to 67.10 Bq m-3 (average: 21.94±4.55 Bq m-3). The radon mass exhalation rates ranged from 7.34 to 17.51 mBq kg-1 h-1 (average: 11.39±3.38 mBq kg-1 h-1) while the radon surface exhalation rates were in the range of 0.29 to 1.31 mBq m-2 h-1 (average: 0.81±0.90 mBq m-2 h-1). The radon surface exhalation rate of the soil samples was below the average worldwide value of 57,600 mBq m-2 h-1 as set by the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation. It was concluded that the soil from the province does not pose any radiological health hazard to the general public.
Evaluation of Plant and Flower Characteristics of selected 15-Gy irradiated Phalaenopsis aphrodite
Authors:   Institute of Plant Breeding | Institute of Crop Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031 Philippines, Magdalita Pablito M. , San Pascual Alangelico O. ,   Institute of Plant Breeding | Institute of Crop Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031 Philippines, Villareal Ruben L. ,   National Academy of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Taguig City, 1631 Philippines
Published: September 2023

Phalaenopsis or butterfly orchid is found in tropical countries and can be classified as terrestrial, epiphytic, or lithophytic. Because Phalaenopsis aphrodite’s flowers are purely white, attempts were made to modify them through gamma irradiation. A 15-Gy dose of gamma irradiation effectively induced mutation in P. aphrodite. In this study, three mutant plant selections, previously irradiated with 15 Gy, were characterized based on the leaf, root and flower traits and compared these traits with that of the untreated P. aphrodite. The plant selections have purple to light purple flowers in contrast to the control plants with pure white flowers. Flower, leaf and root characters of irradiated plants were observed to be significantly different from untreated plants. Irradiated plants are smaller, compact and dwarf at the flowering stage. In addition, more primary roots and increased chlorophyll content were observed in irradiated plants. They also have shorter spikes with lesser flowers. Furthermore, smaller flowers and thinner leaves were also detected in the irradiated plants. In addition, after self-pollination, irradiated plants obtained shorter pods. Currently, the three 15-Gy irradiated P. aphrodite plants are being self-pollinated and grown in vitro. They will then be further grown to assess the stability of phenotypic traits observed in the first generation.
Seismic and Structural Evaluation of Philippine Research Reactor-1 Structures
Authors:   Nuclear Reactor Operations Section, Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), Quezon City, 1101 Philippines, Olivares Ryan U. , Asuncion-Astronomo Alvie ,   Nuclear Reactor Operations Section, Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), Quezon City, 1101 Philippines, Gregorio Eugene S. ,   Nuclear Reactor Operations Section, Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), Quezon City, 1101 Philippines, Mangulabnan Dan Benneth C. ,   Nuclear Reactor Operations Section, Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), Quezon City, 1101 Philippines, Dela Cruz Rafael Miguel M. ,   Nuclear Reactor Operations Section, Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), Quezon City, 1100 Philippines, Marquez John M. ,   Nuclear Reactor Operations Section, Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), Quezon City, 1100 Philippines
Published: September 2023

The Philippine Research Reactor 1 (PRR-1), operated by the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), is the first and only nuclear facility that has operated in the country until its shutdown in 1988. The civil structures of PRR-1 were originally designed for a peak ground acceleration of 0.2 g and the response of these structures in the event of an earthquake is a major concern from the viewpoint of operational safety considering that the structures are more than 60 years old. In support of the planned reoperation of the facility with the Subcritical Assembly for Training, Education, and Research (SATER), PNRI contracted the services of a private company to undertake the structural evaluation of the existing facilities. The contract included geotechnical investigation and seismic hazard analysis, which are reported in this paper. Key results demonstrated that the PRR-1 structures are suitable for operating SATER and are classified as Hazard Category 4. Moreover, the findings from the evaluation will serve as the basis for the retrofitting and refurbishment activities that will be conducted for the PRR-1 facility to meet the life-safety performance objective of SATER.
HUBUNGAN STATUS GIZI REMAJA DENGAN SIKLUS MENSTRUASI
Authors: Ardini Weda Ayu
Published: September 2023

One phase of human development is adolescence. Adolescence is a period that occurs between childhood and adulthood, usually called puberty. This age group experiences menstrual disorders, one of which is an abnormal menstrual cycle. Nutritional status is one of the factors causing menstrual disorders. 2018 Riskesdas data shows that 25.7% of adolescents aged 13-15 years and 26.9% of adolescents aged 16-18 years have short and very short nutritional status. Apart from that, there are 8.7% of teenagers aged 13-15 years and 8.1% of teenagers aged 16-18 years who are thin and very thin. Meanwhile, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is 16.0% in adolescents aged 13-15 years and 13.5% in adolescents aged 16-18 years. The aim of this research is to analyze the relationship between adolescent nutritional status and the menstrual cycle. The research method is analytical, with a cross-sectional research design. The population in this study were all 35 female students at SMA IT Cinta Illahi. The research results show a significant relationship between nutritional status and the menstrual cycle with the result being P value = 0.019 < α value = 0.05
建筑工程施工技术及其现场施工管理措施分析
Authors: 周 玉柱
Published: September 2023

为持续提升建筑工程开发质效，实现建设质量全方位与全过程管控，推动项目管理精细化水平，重构项目管理体系，重塑项目运行生态，持续提升建筑工程开发成效，促进整个产业体系健康全面发展，凸显竞争力。文章着眼于建筑工程长足布局，以施工管理为切入点，综合人为因素、材料因素、技术因素、环境因素、方法因素的全方位调控，打造以施工管理为核心的建筑工程管理体系。
经阴道超声对流产后宫内残留物的诊断效果
Authors: 张 华 , 陈 凯
Published: September 2023

目的：分析研究经阴道超声对流产后宫内残留物的诊断效果。方法：10例药物流产患者为研究对象，均给予复方米非司酮片联合米索前列醇片治疗，随后均进行经阴道彩色多普勒超声诊断。观察患者子宫内残留物血流、尿人绒毛膜促性腺激素（HCG）显示率及彩色多普勒超声诊断声像特点与病理诊断的符合率。结果：患者子宫内残留物稍强回声、混合回声及低回声的血流显示率分别为80.00%、92.50%和65.00%；尿 HCG的显示率分别为80.00%、75.00%和90.00%。患者彩色多普勒超声诊断结果与病理诊断结果对比显示，患者诊断的声像特点符合率较高，彩色多普勒超声诊断对患者宫内残留的诊断价值较高。结论：TVUS检查应用于流产后宫内残留物诊断，具有较高的灵敏度、特异度、准确度，可为临床治疗提供更准确的数据。
血液透析运用个体化心理护理的作用分析
Authors: 张 露 , 陈 卓卓
Published: September 2023

目的：探讨血液透析运用个体化心理护理的作用。方法：选取近三年我院进行血液透析治疗患者58例为对象，根据奇数偶数分为奇数组与偶数组，每组29例，奇数组提供常规护理，偶数组提供个体化心理护理，对比两组效果。结果：干预后，两组焦虑、抑郁及心慌情况好于干预前，偶数组好于奇数组，存在比较意义（P＜0.05）；偶数组干预后生活质量好于奇数组，护理满意度高于奇数组，存在比较意义（P＜0.05）。结论：血液透析运用个体化心理护理的作用显著，值得应用。
基于情境领导理论的信息化延续护理应用在剖宫产术后 VTE高风险患者中的价值
Authors: 王 雪
Published: September 2023

目的：探讨基于情境领导理论的信息化延续护理在剖宫产术后静脉血栓栓塞症（VTE）高风险患者中的应用价值。方法：选择2019年1月至12月某医院的剖宫产术后 VTE高风险患者160例，依据便利抽样法将其随机分为对照组和观察组，每组各80例。对照组采用常规护理，观察组在对照组基础上实施基于情境领导理论的信息化延续护理，记录并分析知信行、静脉血栓发生率、生活质量评分以及护理满意度等指标。结果：观察组知信行得分显著高于对照组，差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）；下肢深静脉血栓发生率低于对照组，差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）；观察组生活质量评分总均分显著高于对照组，差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）；观察组护理满意度显著高于对照组，差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。结论：基于情境领导理论的信息化延续护理可显著提高剖宫产术后 VTE高风险患者知信行水平，降低 VTE发生率，提高生活质量，提高护理满意度，值得临床推广。
优质护理服务在产房护理过程中的应用及顺产率分析
Authors: 赵 晶晶
Published: September 2023

目的：研究优质护理服务在产房护理过程中的应用及顺产率分析。方法：选择该院2022年1月～ 2023年1月收治的60例产妇，依据其病号序列奇偶数将其分为 A组和 B组，每组30例。B组患者采取基础护理服务，A组患者采取优质护理服务，根据《护理满意度统计表》和顺产例数，进行统计分析；结果：A组顺产例数23例，顺产率为76.67%，B组顺产例数14例，顺产率为76.67%。A组顺产率明显高于 B组，组间差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。A组护理满意度（93.33%）明显高于 B组护理满意度（70%），组间差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。结论：优质护理服务在产房护理应用中，可满足其医疗水平以及护理需求，降低生理、心理负担，提高其顺产率和护理满意度，为其生命健康提供保障，具有应用推广价值；
重症医学科呼吸机相关性肺炎的护理要点
Authors: 刘 丽
Published: September 2023

目的：在重症医学科经过救治后使用呼吸机的患者当中，分别采用常规护理模式及综合护理模式，记录并分析何种方式更能预防呼吸机相关性肺炎的发生，并探讨在预防相关性肺炎发生的同时，应注意哪些护理要点。方法：选取2021年12月至2022年12月于我院重症医学科接受治疗并使用呼吸机的重症患者70例作为研究对象，将上述70例重症病例随机编入对照组及研究组中，每组35例。其中对照组中的重症患者接受常规的护理模式，而研究组中的重症患者接受综合护理模式的护理，提前介入对呼吸机相关性肺炎的干预。比较两组重症患者中呼吸机相关性肺炎发生率、机械通气时间、重症监护室停留时间、总体住院时间、重症患者护理满意度等指标。结果：经过科学计算并认真分析两组数据得出，重症患者在恢复护理的过程中，采用综合护理模式，效果优于常规护理模式。研究组中的重症患者呼吸机相关性肺炎发生率为5.71%（2/35）远低于参照组中22.86%（8/35）；研究组中的重症患者机械通气时间为（5.23±1.46）天低于对照组中的（7.49±2.07）天；研究组中的重症患者重症室停留时间为（7.32±1.37）天低于对照组中的（10.48±1.22）天；研究组中的重症患者总体住院时间（10.42±4.31）天低于对照组中的（15.94±5.43）天；研究组中的重症患者对于医护人员的护理满意度为97.14%（34/35）高于对照组中的77.14%（27/35）结论：对于重症医学科中的重症患者采用综合护理模式相较于常规的护理模式更不容易发生呼吸机相关性肺炎，在护理过程中应提前介入呼吸机相关性肺炎的干预，减轻重症患者因并发症带来的痛苦，同时大幅缩短住院时间，在临床应用中应大力推广 [1]。
脑出血护理实施预见性护理程序的效果观察
Authors: 孙 晶
Published: September 2023

目的：探究在脑出血护理中实施预见性护理程序的应用效果。方法：将2021年7月至2022年12月作为本次研究的时间段，选取在此期间前往我院接受救治的脑出血患者70例作为研究对象，将此70例脑出血患者入院时间的先后顺序进行编号，将编号为奇数的患者作为本次研究的常规护理组，将编号为偶数的患者作为本次研究的预见性护理组，每组共计35例患者，分别对应采取常规护理模式与预见性护理模式。在治疗及护理的过程中，记录两组患者相关生理指标数据，并通过比较分析预见性护理模式的临床效果。结果：预见性护理组中的患者护理前后神经功能缺损评分均低于常规护理组；并发症发生率，预见性护理组为5.71%低于常规护理组22.86% ；住院时间，预见性护理组为（13.16±5.63）天低于常规护理组（19.24±5.37）天；生活质量评分，预见性护理组为（74.26±5.16）分高于常规护理组（65.58±5.21）分；护理满意度，预见性护理组为94.29%高于常规护理组74.29%。结论：脑出血患者住院治疗阶段通过预见性模式护理，将取得十分显著的护理效果，能够帮助受损的神经功能获得修复，同时减少相关并发症的发生，加快恢复速度，缩短住院时间，减少患者痛苦，提高患者治疗后的生活质量，同时患者对于治疗期间护理的满意程度更高，值得在临床中推广应用。
Contrast Pairs in Orchestra Instruction as a Window into the Multimodal Expression of Stance
Authors: Meissl Katharina , Sambre Paul , Fayaerts Kurt
Published: September 2023

On the background of the increased interest in the phenomenon of stance-taking (i.a. Englebretson 2007, Debras 2015) this contribution explores the notion of contrast pairs (Weeks 1996, Messner 2020) as it is instantiated in orchestra instruction during rehearsal, an inherently stance-laden activity given its focus on evaluating and improving the musicians’ collective performance. Contrast pairs are sequences of closely juxtaposed depictions (Clark 2016, or “illustrative expressions” in Weeks 1996), which serve the instructional comparison of undesired and desired (orchestral) performances. In this contribution, we report on an exploratory analysis of a corpus of approximately ten hours of video recordings of orchestra rehearsals (Schrooten & Feyaerts 2020). Through a close reading of two examples, we shed light on the sequential and multimodal complexity of contrast pairs and identify steps for further analysis. We argue that, due to their evaluative and contrastive nature, contrast pairs offer valuable grounds to contribute to the study of multimodal stance-taking in interaction.
Status Hukum Praktik Childfree Dalam Perspektif Ulama Syafi’iyah
Authors: Muhammad Khalidin
Published: September 2023

Anak merupakan dambaan setiap pasangan. Buah dari hasil pernikahan adalah lahirnya keturunan. Pada anak terdapat harapan yang tinggi serta pemegang estafet perjuangan bagi agama dan bangsa. Namun, ketika lahir anak sebagai bencana dan dianggap dapat memberi efek negatif bagi pasutri, masyarakat bahkan lingkungan, maka ini menjadi perkara serius. Padahal kehadiran mereka adalah pelestari peradaban di dunia ini. penolakan terhadap kehadiran anak inilah yang dikenal dan populer saat ini dengan istilah childfree. Berdasarkan realita di atas timbullah tanda tanya apa saja langkah-langkah potensial yang ditempuh untuk melakukan childfree dalam perspektif fikih syāfi’iyyah dan bagaimanakah hukum praktik childfree menurut perspektif syāfi’iyyah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan diskriptif analisis yaitu menggambarkan langkah-langkah potensial yang ditempuh untuk melakukan childfree sesuai dengan padanan hukum yang terdapat dalam kasus fikih dalam mazhab Syafi’i. Teknik analisis data dilakukan dengan pendekatan content analysis. Adapun kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi fikih telah merekam beberapa padanan kasus yang dicermati secara substansial semua kasus sama dengan pilihan dan praktik childfree yaitu seperti: sama sekali tidak menikah; menahan diri untuk tidak bersetubuh pasca pernikahan; ‘azl atau mengeluarkan sperma di luar vagina; dan memutuskan sistem reproduksi. Status hukum terhadap langkah tersebut adalah pada langkah potensial yang pertama tidak ada kaitannya dengan childfree, kedua boleh tetapi meninggalkan keutamaan, ketiga ada khilaf pendapat. Menurut Imam al-Ghazali boleh karena hukum dasarnya ‘azl boleh dengan catatan sesuai dengan motif yang melatarbelakanginya sesuai keterangan syariat. Sedangkan menurut Imam Nawawi hukumnya makruh tanzih. Adapun langkah potensial yang terakhir sepakat ulama haram kecuali dalam kondisi dharurat.
ANALISIS PENGARUH DIMENSI KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN DI TOKO CERME PURBALINGGA
Authors: Asrillia Auriel Yeristha , Amalia Shella Rizqi , Masrokhah Siti
Published: September 2023

Analisis pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap keputusan pembelian di Toko Cerme Purbalingga. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk memgetahui pengaruh tangible, responsiveness, reliability, assurance, emphaty terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen di Toko Cerme Purbalingga. Penentuan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini 100 responden dengan teknik Purposive Sampling. Data yang didapat diolah menggunakan SPSS 25. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Secara parsial reliability, responsiveness, dan assurance tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Variabel tangible dan empathy merupakan variabel yang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian.