bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Utilization of psyllium husk and lemon peels to produce high fibre crackers
Authors: Soh Y.Y. , Thed S.T.
Published: July 2022

The exploitation of food waste for functional food production provides an alternative
approach for food quality enhancement and environmental protection. Psyllium husk and
lemon peels are good sources of dietary fibre. Soluble fibre has been claimed to control
blood cholesterol and sugar levels while insoluble fibre could reduce risks of colon cancer.
Thus, this study aims to develop crackers using psyllium husk and oven-dried lemon peel
powder as functional ingredients. The control was prepared without psyllium husk and
lemon peel powder. Proximate composition, sensory quality, and physicochemical
properties of crackers were determined. The psyllium crackers contained 63.01%
carbohydrate, 20.62% fat, 5.75% crude fibre, 4.30% ash, 3.61% protein, and 1.71%
moisture content. Sensory attributes (appearance, aroma, taste, crunchiness, hardness,
bitterness, and overall acceptance) of sample and control were evaluated by 50 panellists
using a 9-point hedonic scale. The acceptance Index of psyllium crackers and control were
83% and 77%, respectively. A total of 68% of the panellists preferred the psyllium
sample while 32% preferred the control. The addition of psyllium husk and lemon peel
powder significantly increased the dietary fibre content of the sample (15.10%) as
compared to the control (5.95%). Psyllium husk could be used as a potential substitute for
oat in crackers for cost-effectiveness and the product provides a good source of dietary
fibre. The utilization of agricultural waste such as psyllium husk and lemon peels in
functional food production warrants further exploration.
Analysis of Ultrasound Parameters in Pregnant Women with Retrochorial Hematoma
Authors:   Republican Clinical Hospital named after Academician Mirgasimov, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 762, Abbas Mirza Sharifzade Str., Yasamal, Baku AZ1012, Azerbaijan, Azizova N. A.
Published: July 2022

The purpose of the study was to determine the parameters of ultrasound examination in patients with retrochorial hematoma in the early stages of pregnancy. Materials and methods. Ultrasound examination was performed in 210 women in the early stages of pregnancy to study the features of the echographic parameters of embryo development during the formation of retrochorial hematoma. The main group consisted of 100 pregnant women with signs of early termination and diagnosed retrochorial hematoma. The comparison group consisted of 80 pregnant women with the threat of early termination, but without retrochorial hematoma. The control group included 30 conditionally healthy women with a physiological course of pregnancy. All groups were comparable in age and parity. During ultrasound scanning in the first trimester, the localization of the fetal egg, its size, thickness and echogenicity of the chorion, the diameter of the yolk sac and the echogenicity of its walls were evaluated, attention was paid to the location, volume, and duration of hematoma manifestation. Results and discussion. Pregnant women with the threat of termination at the time of examination had clinical signs of threatening miscarriage. In the women of the main group with the formation of retrochorial hematoma in the first trimester, a certain clinical picture was observed: in 85.0% of cases – pain syndrome, in 71.0% – increased uterine tone and in 42.0% of cases – episodes of bloody discharge. In patients of the comparison group with the threat of termination of pregnancy, but without the formation of retrochorial hematoma, the incidence of pain syndrome was 86.3%, increased uterine tone – 77.5%, bleeding from the genital tract – 46.3%. Pregnant women with retrochorial hematoma have a higher incidence of pathology of extraembryonic formations (chorion, yolk sac). Prognostically unfavorable ultrasound signs are the formation of a retrochorial hematoma up to 6 weeks, a delay in coccygeal-parietal size of the embryo for more than 7 days, corporeal localization and a large volume of hematoma, a violation of uterine blood flow. Normal uterine blood flow was observed in all women of the control group. In patients of the comparison group, blood flow disorders were recorded in 29 (37.2%) women (p=0.000). In the main group of patients with retrochorial hematoma, uterine blood flow disorders were noted in 60 (60.0%) women (p=0.000). Conclusion. Pregnant women with retrochorial hematoma in the first trimester have a higher incidence of pathology of extraembryonic formations (chorion, yolk sac). Prognostically unfavorable ultrasound signs are the formation of a retrochorial hematoma up to 6 weeks, a delay in coccygeal-parietal size of the embryo for more than 7 days, corporeal localization and a large volume of hematoma, a violation of uterine blood flow
Symptoms and Duration of the Menstrual Cycle and Vaccination against Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Authors:   Azerbaijan State Advanced Training Institute for Doctors named after A. Aliyev, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. 3165, Tbilisi Ave., Baku 1012, Azerbaijan, Akperbekova S. A.
Published: July 2022

The purpose of the study was to determine the association of COVID-19 vaccination with changes in cycle or duration of menstruation during menstrual cycles while receiving vaccine doses. Materials and methods. The study included 200 women aged from 20 to 38 who had at least three cycles after pregnancy or after using hormonal contraception. The women were vaccinated with Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) and CoronaVac (Sinovac) (Sinovac Biotech) vaccines. The distribution of women by age is as follows: 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–38 years. Additional characteristics included parity (nulliparous versus parous), body mass index, which was classified as underweight or normal weight, overweight or obese; education and relationship status (sustainable relationship or not). Results and discussion. Of 200 women included in the study, 110 (55.0%) patients were vaccinated, 90 (45.0%) were unvaccinated. Average age of vaccinated was 31.6 ± 2.88 years, unvaccinated – 29.3 ± 3.05 years (t = 0.55, p = 0.584). Among 110 vaccinated women, 73.6% had regular menstrual cycles before the introduction of the vaccine during the last year, among 90 unvaccinated women, 74.4% of women had regular menstrual cycles. Menstrual irregularities among those who were vaccinated and those who did not undergo COVID-19 were 11.8% and 14.5%, respectively. Symptoms appeared within a week in 27.6%. In 62.1% of cases, symptoms appeared after the first dose, in 37.9% of cases – after the second dose. There was a significant difference between menstrual irregularities during the COVID-19 pandemic and menstrual irregularities after vaccination (p < 0.001). The study showed that 26.4% of our sample complained of menstrual irregularities after vaccination against COVID-19, especially after the first dose (16.4%). The type of vaccine did not affect the frequency of menstrual disorders in these women. After vaccination, women reported significantly longer average duration of menstruation and duration of the menstrual cycle compared to their condition before vaccination. These symptoms decreased a month after vaccination. Although 27.6% had a clinically noticeable change in cycle duration by 7-8 days, this change rapidly weakened during two post-vaccination cycles. We found no significant changes in the duration of menstruation between vaccination doses. Conclusion. Among women who received vaccines against COVID-19, 26.4% of cases had menstrual irregularities. When counseling women who have received a COVID-19 vaccine, it is advisable to inform them of the possible occurrence of temporary and self-limiting menstrual irregularities in the following months
Expression of Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors in the Endometrial Stroma of Women with Different Types of Endometrial Hyperplasia and Benign Breast Tumors
Authors:   Zaporizhzhya Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. 20, Vinter Boulevard, Zaporizhia 69041, Ukraine, Shapoval Yu. S.
Published: July 2022

The purpose of the study was to determine the level of expression of estrogen and progesterone receptors in endometrial tissue and to determine their relationship with the level of vitamin D in the blood of women of childbearing age with endometrial hyperplasia and benign breast tumors. Materials and methods. Examination of women of reproductive age who were diagnosed with hyperplastic processes in the endometrium was carried out. The examined patients were divided into two groups: Group I – the comparison group, which included patients with endometrial hyperplasia without concomitant pathology; Group II – women who, along with endometrial hyperplasia, were diagnosed with benign breast disease in the form of mastopathy. An immunohistochemical method using the En Vision imaging system with diaminobenzidine was used to detect estrogen and progesterone receptors in the endometrium. Determination of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) content in blood plasma was performed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using the 25-Hydroxy test kit. Results and discussion. It was found that the level of estrogen receptors expression increases in all types of endometrial hyperplasia and is exacerbated in concomitant mastopathy. Along with the increase in the level of estrogen receptors expression in endometrial cells, the expression of progesterone receptors decreases. It was found that the amount of progesterone receptors in the main group decreased by 38.3% – in endometrial hyperplasia without atypia, by 46.3% – in atypical endometrial hyperplasia and by 20.4% – in endometrial polyps compared with the control group of women. Analysis of the results shows an association between the form of hyperplasia and the receptor phenotype of the endometrium. It is established that the greatest changes are observed in atypical endometrial hyperplasia, which are exacerbated during the development of proliferative processes in the mammary glands. The relationship between vitamin D deficiency and estrogen and progesterone receptor expression in women with endometrial hyperplasia has been shown. Thus, when the level of estrogen and progesterone receptors changes in the endometrium of women with endometrial hyperplasia and mastopathy, the concentration of vitamin D in blood plasma decreases. Conclusion. The development of hyperplastic processes in the endometrium and mammary glands occurs against the background of increased expression of estrogen receptors and decreased expression of progesterone receptors. At the same time in the blood plasma of patients a decrease in vitamin D was revealed
Aplikasi Support Vector Machine (SVM) untuk Pencarian Binding Site Protein-Ligan
Authors: Wulandari Antri
Published: July 2022

Drug design (desain obat) telah banyak dikembangkan dengan berbantuan komputer. Langkah awal dalam desain obat berbantuan komputer yaitu dengan mencari daerah binding site suatu protein. Binding site adalah suatu rongga pada permukaan protein yang berperan sebagai tempat melekatnya suatu ligan. Dalam penelitian ini, prediksi binding site protein-ligan dirumuskan sebagai klasifikasi biner, yaitu sebagai pembeda daerah berpotensi mengikat ligan  dan daerah yang tidak berpotensi mengikat ligan. Dataset yang akan digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu diambil dari webserver RCSB Protein Data Bank) sebanyak 14 data protein. Untuk menyelesaikan masalah klasifikasi tersebut, dipilihlah metode Support Vector Machine (SVM). Hasil dari penelitian ini diperoleh rata-rata training untuk akurasi 99,02%, precision 99,04%, recall 99,02%, f-measure 99,02%, MCC 96,84%, ROC 92,82%, PRC 93,71%, dan rata-rata waktu training sebesar 18,92 detik. Serta didapat rata-rata akurasi testing sebesar  95,98 % dan rata-rata waktu test sebesar 0,03642 detik.

Kata kunci: drug design, Support Vector Machine (SVM)
ESTIMASI PARAMETER MODEL REGRESI PROBIT MULTINOMIAL DENGAN METODE MAXIMUM LIKELIHOOD
Authors: Wardani Ika Nurwanitantya , Sofro A'yunin
Published: July 2022

Regresi Probit Multinomial merupakan model non linier yang digunakan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara satu variabel dependen (terikat) dengan beberapa variabel independen (bebas), dimana variabel dependen nya berupa data kualitatif biner yaitu bernilai 0 dan 1. Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang model regresi Probit Multinomial untuk mengetahui faktor yang mempengaruhi jumlah pendapatan terhadap pilihan memancing seseorang. Dalam mengestimasi parameter digunakan metode Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE). Kemudian dilanjutkan dengan uji serentak menggunakan Likelihood Ratio test, dan uji parsial menggunakan uji Wald. Berdasarkan model Probit Multinomial yang diperoleh, diketahui variabel-variabel yang secara signifikan mempengaruhi jumlah pendapatan adalah jumlah memancing di kapal pribadi. Bahwa setiap penambahan 1 rasio jumlah memancing di kapal pribadi akan berpengaruh terhadap pendapatan.
A gestão das atividades turísticas do Caminhos de Pedra como fator de desenvolvimento local
Authors: Bonho Fabiana Tramontin , Sanson de Bem Judite , Amaral Schinoff Roberto
Published: July 2022

O turismo cultural é uma atividade que possibilita o acesso dos visitantes ao patrimônio cultural de uma localidade, sendo reconhecido como um dos fatores de desenvolvimento de alguns setores, locais quanto nacionais. Dentre este patrimônio cultura tem-se os bens materiais e imateriais, sendo material os edifícios históricos feitos de pedra, tradicionais da Itália, e nos imateriais tem-se o Ponto de Cultura, com atividades como dança, orquestra, teatro. O presente artigo tem como objetivo geral verificar se a gestão das atividades turísticas culturais que compõem o Caminhos de Pedra são fomentadora do desenvolvimento local. Para a realização do mesmo, utilizou-se do método de pesquisa bibliográfica. O local constitui-se de mais de 28 pontos de visitação, com atividades turísticas diversificadas que compreende entre elas, pousadas, vinícolas, gastronomia, entre outros. O roteiro recebe em média anualmente 100.000 visitantes no roteiro, o que gera uma receita positiva para o local onde está inserido, o qual resulta na fomentação do desenvolvimento local.
As vinícolas como um espaço de cultura e memória de família: um estudo de caso na serra gaúcha.
Authors: Telles Tamara Cecilia Karawejczyk , Telles Telmo Silva , Campos Priscila Espirito Santo Ferro , Merlugo Juliano da Silva
Published: July 2022

As vinícolas do sul do Brasil, respondem hoje por um lugar onde o quadro histórico-social corresponde a memorias de família.  Nesse ponto, sabe-se de antemão que a vinda de imigrantes italianos ao Rio Grande do Sul, por volta de 1870, fez com que o mapa do vinho brasileiro fosse cada vez mais relevante e respeitável. Assim, chama-se a atenção para a compreensão dessa histórica cultura da videira que hoje é marca da identidade camponesa das famílias colonas desta região. Este artigo sintetiza as discussões sobre como estas vinícolas da Serra Gaúcha transformando-se em espaço de cultura e de memória familiar. Faz parte do projeto de pesquisa “Memoria, Transmissão e Institucionalização da gestão na produção vitivinícola: um estudo da região do Sul do Brasil”, inserido no PPG Memória Social e Bens Culturais do Unilasalle/Canoas/RS. Para este documento é apresentado um caso, que já foi pesquisado, demonstrando os desafios de atuação destas organizações, onde além de manter-se em destaque neste segmento, necessitam incorporar espaços de cultura e memória como fonte de inovação e preservação da memória familiar. É importante ressaltar que o agronegócio sofre grande impacto e influência das práticas e costumes dos atuais gestores de negócio, as quais muitas vezes são ideais passados que continuam sendo repetidos nas atuais gerações e a preservação destes empreendimentos como um espaço de cultura e memória, trata-se certamente de que a memória reforça os elos sociais, assim como a própria noção de sociedade e as identidades individuais e coletivas, criando a possibilidade da construção do conhecimento.
O papel da biodiversidade nas proposições da bioeconomia
Authors: Nascimento Neiva Kalil , Nogueira Gonçalves Ana Carolina , De Jesus Lopes Jose Carlos , De Meira Vasconcelos Alexandre
Published: July 2022

Para atender as emergências climáticas, faz-se necessário um olhar alternativo sobre a preservação da qualidade dos recursos naturais, bem como a identificação das resiliências dos ecossistemas, que comportam a biodiversidade, sob os quais as cadeias produtivas de alimentos, de fibras e de energias estão assentadas. Sob este contexto, a agroindústria tem sido apontada como vilã, em função da emissão excessiva dos Gases Efeito Estufa (GEE) e da destruição da biodiversidade. Surgem pressões sobre os modelos de produção e de consumo para que sejam mais sustentáveis, que promovam mecanismos de sequestro de carbono, bem como criações de efetivas políticas de proteção da biodiversidade. Sob esta perspectiva, a proposição científica da bioeconomia torna-se emergente, pois tem como princípio a substituição de energias fósseis pelas energias das biomassas renováveis. Neste contexto, anuncia-se a questão central deste estudo: Qual é o papel conferido à biodiversidade dentro das abordagens da bioeconomia? Assim, o objetivo geral deste estudo é analisar, na literatura, o papel conferido à biodiversidade dentro das abordagens da bioeconomia. Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática integrativa, uma pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, com abordagem multidisciplinar. Utilizou-se do software Iramuteq, para o tratamento dos dados varridos, na base de dados do Scopus (2010 e 2020). Verificou-se uma baixa frequência do termo biodiversidade nas publicações que discutem a bioeconomia. Dos resultados levantados, foram apontadas as relações entre a biodiversidade, a bioeconomia com a emergente vertente da bioeconomia sustentável, com vistas aos mecanismos de sequestro de carbono, como instrumento de mitigação das emergências climáticas.
Êxodo rural e sucessão geracional na região Sul do Brasil: uma análise a partir da experiência do município de Coronel Bicaco/RS
Authors: Prochnow Darlan Ariel , Nogueira Tatiane Peno , Carneiro Cleiton Jardel , Thesing Nelson José
Published: July 2022

Este artigo analisa a ocorrência de êxodo rural e a sucessão geracional na agricultura familiar nos três estados da região Sul do Brasil. A pesquisa conta com dados secundários dos censos agropecuários do IBGE, e com a experiência do município de Coronel Bicaco/RS, através de questionário aplicado à 40 famílias do município. Os dados censitários mostraram uma redução, nas últimas décadas, do número de jovens agricultores residentes nos três estados do Sul do Brasil, bem como uma significativa masculinização da população rural com menos de 25 anos. Também, por meio da experiência do município de Coronel Bicaco/RS, foi possível apontar algumas condições que geram a saída dos jovens moradores do campo, como a falta de infraestrutura dentro do município, bem como os preços baixos pagos pelos produtos, especialmente o leite. Assim, políticas públicas para a agricultura familiar, como o Pronaf Jovem e o Pronaf Mulher, podem ser meios para garantir a permanência da população jovem no meio rural, desde que o acesso a tais programas seja viabilizado pelo setor público.
A percepção dos consumidores sobre o desenvolvimento regional: um estudo no Vale do Rio Pardo-RS
Authors: Navarro Renata Soares , Preiss Potira V. , Deponti Cidonea Machado
Published: July 2022

Entendendo que os consumidores são atores chaves para a promoção da agricultura familiar, este artigo busca analisar como os consumidores das feiras locais se percebem, ou não, enquanto atores que contribuem para processos de desenvolvimento na região. Tendo como base uma metodologia qualitativa, os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas com 35 consumidores de cinco feiras localizadas na região do Vale do Rio Pardo-RS, utilizando o método descritivo-analítico e a análise de conteúdo de Bardin (1977). Dentre os resultados encontrados foi constatado que os consumidores percebem o consumo de alimentos locais como uma maneira de fortalecer a economia local. Também demonstram em suas falas, a relevância da agricultura familiar para a conservação da base de recursos naturais locais. As relações de confiança estabelecidas entre consumidores e produtores atesta a qualidade dos alimentos e auxilia no fortalecimento social de mercados regionais, gerando melhores condições para a a permanência do agricultor no campo. Mediante os resultados encontrados observamos que os consumidores percebem no consumo local uma forma de concretizar um desenvolvimento regional diferenciado. A prática de buscar consumir localmente demonstra o poder de ação dos consumidores, retirando-os da passividade e tornando-os atores da construção de um desenvolvimento de baixo para cima.
Direito à cidade e acesso à habitação digna e adequada na Argentina
Authors: Villalba Brenda Melina , Soares Maia Francisca Paula
Published: July 2022

O presente artigo aborda a problemática do acesso à moradia e ao solo urbano como um problema estrutural na Argentina. O objetivo deste artigo é iniciar uma discussão bibliográfica e teórica sobre o direito à cidade, o acesso à moradia e aos serviços públicos na Argentina. Deste modo, também abordaremos a legislação e a política de habitação do país. A partir disso, procuraremos demonstrar como o acesso à moradia está vinculado ao direito à cidade e vice-versa e, dessa forma, demonstrar que a violação desses direitos humanos (básico para viver) implica a produção de diferentes cenários que conduzem à emergência de processos de segregação e exclusão das populações afetadas. Para auxiliar neste estudo, a metodologia utilizada foi a pesquisa descritiva e explicativa para alcance dos objetivos e uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental para o tratamento dos dados. Nas considerações finais apresentamos observações sobre a argumentação feita e as hipóteses levantadas.
Angular Kinematics and Critical Power of Younger and Older Cyclists during the 3-Min All-Out Test
Authors: LeBlanc Michele , Peterson Travis , McClave Scott , Hawkins Steven
Published: July 2022

This study aimed to determine differences in angular kinematics and critical power between younger and older cyclists during the 3-min all-out test. Younger (n = 15, 21.8 ± 2.4y) and older (n = 15, 53.3 ± 6.6 y) Category 1 or 2 riders completed maximal aerobic testing and a 3-min all-out test on separate days using their own bicycle on a cycle ergometer. Eight retroreflective markers determined right side sagittal plane angular kinematics during the 3-min all-out test. Younger cyclists displayed higher VO2max, VO2 @ VEbp, HRmax, Power @ VO2max and Critical Power (p < 0.05) than older cyclists. Cadence decreased over time for the combined group (time 1 (T1) = 87.3 ± 4.5 rpm, time 2 (T2) = 83.7 ± 4.6 rpm, and time 3 (T3) = 83.6 ± 5.0 rpm) where T1 was significantly higher than T2 and T3 (p < 0.001), but there were no differences between age groups. Ankle (T1 > T2 > T3, p < 0.026) and foot ranges of motion (T1, T2 > T3, p < 0.01) decreased over time for both age groups. Additionally, younger cyclists had larger ankle and foot ranges of motion (ROM) compared to older cyclists (p = 0.036 and p = 0.032, respectively). Age related differences in physiological measures occurred as expected, although the skill level of the cyclists may explain their similar cadence. Smaller ankle and foot ROM may be strategies to assist force and power generation, particularly in older cyclists as they attempt to overcome aging related physiological declines. With smaller ROM, older cyclists may aim to strengthen ankle musculature and deemphasize high cadence to maintain force generation and critical power.
Chronic carbohydrate restriction improves endurance capacity and body composition in men and women
Authors: O'Connor William , O'Connor Emma , Barnes Matthew , Miller Matthew , Gardener Holy , Stannard Stephen
Published: July 2022

This study was designed to test whether adaptation to a CHO-restricted diet affects physical capacity during prolonged exercise. It is hypothesised that chronically reducing an individual’s dietary carbohydrate intake during training will increase their maximal rate of fatty acid oxidation during subsequent exercise compared to a chronic high carbohydrate diet. Thirteen highly trained endurance athletes (eight males, VO2max 66.0 ± 9.5 ml/kg/min, five females VO2max 50.6 ± 8.4 ml/kg/min) consumed a high (>5 g CHO/kg/day) or low (<2 g CHO/kg/day) carbohydrate training diet for four weeks in a randomized cross-over design. Performance was measured after a 24 h high carbohydrate “loading” regime, through a self-paced time trial to complete a fixed workload equivalent to five hours at a workload calculated to elicit 55% VO2max. Although time to completion was not significantly different between diets, the average absolute (watts) and relative (W/kg) power outputs were significantly better on the carbohydrate restricted diet (p = 0.03 and 0.02 respectively). Both sexes responded similarly in terms of performance whilst only women significantly improved body composition when carbohydrate was restricted (p = 0.02). Results from this study highlight that when carbohydrate is restricted during training, trained endurance athletes show improved ultra-endurance performance relative to their body mass.
Utility of INSCYD athletic performance software to determine Maximal Lactate Steady State and Maximal Oxygen Uptake in cyclists
Authors: Podlogar Tim , Cirnski Simon , Bokal Špela , Kogoj Tina
Published: July 2022

Serious amateur and elite athletes regularly take part in structured physiological testing sessions so that their progress gets tracked and training loads in the training plan correctly prescribed. Commonly, athletes are tested for the maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max) and maximal lactate steady state intensity (MLSS). While for the former expensive laboratory equipment is required, the latter requires multiple exercise trials for accurate determination. INSCYD athletic performance software is designed to enable continuous monitoring of these two parameters throughout the season after undertaking a single visit exercise testing session involving blood lactate sampling and power output measurement. The purpose of the present study was to assess validity of the software by its estimates of V̇O2max and MLSS and compare them to gold standard laboratory measures. 11 trained participants (V̇O2max 61.0 ± 7.9 mL ∙ kg-1 ∙ min-1) took part in this study consisting of formal graded V̇O2max test, multiple MLSS trials and a recommended test to obtain the data later fed the INSCYD athletic performance software. Both V̇O2max relative (∆=0.13 ml.kg-1.min-1, p=0.885) and MLSS calculated values (∆=2 W, p=0.655) were within expected daily variation and thus the estimations considered valid. It can be concluded that INSCYD athletic performance software offers its users utility to accurately predict V̇O2max and MLSS provided that the practitioner has a good idea of where the MLSS lies. However, caution is required when interpreting other parameter estimates provided by the software due their questionable scientific validity.
Research publications linked with the analysis of time to exhaustion in cycling and the importance of laboratory tests
Authors: Lillo-Beviá José Ramón
Published: July 2022

It seems sensible to establish that TTE in laboratories for each cyclist and for each specific physiologic event, involves a very high cost in human resources, time, and materials, as well as been highly demanding for cyclists from the physiological and physiological point of view. These facts preclude its widespread use for most of them. However, it is also evident that although the use of potentiometers in the field and the analysis of power profiles based on specific times represent the future, it must be recognized that, without the basic research carried out in laboratories around the world during the last three decades, this future would lack of the sufficient scientific support
Quality of working life: perception of employees of a higher education institution in Minas Gerais
Authors: Gonçalves Íngrid Glória de Queiroz , Souza Luisa Ynara Ferreira de , Carvalho Daisy Aparecida Braga de , Vilela Nágila Giovanna Silva
Published: July 2022

The objective of this research is to evaluate the quality of working life of public servants of a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in Minas Gerais. A survey was carried out with 103 professors and administrative technicians from an HEI. Data analysis was based on descriptive and multivariate statistics with the aid of the SPSS software. More specifically, Confirmatory Factor Analysis was carried out to measure the degree of employee satisfaction with respect to nine factors of quality of working life. Then, comparisons of means were made using the T and Anova tests. The results obtained showed that the averages of QWL indices perceived by different groups are higher, such as: women, those in management positions, those with a lower level of education, longer service time at the HEI, and permanent teachers.
Keywords: Quality of working life. Higher Education Institution. Quantitative study.
 
Qualidade de vida no trabalho: percepção dos funcionários de uma instituição de ensino superior em Minas Gerais
Resumo
O objetivo desta pesquisa é avaliar a qualidade de vida no trabalho dos servidores públicos de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior (IES) de Minas Gerais. Foi realizada um survey com 103 docentes e técnicos administrativos de uma IES. A análise dos dados se deu a partir de estatísticas descritiva e multivariada com o auxílio do software SPSS. Mais especificamente, foi feita a Análise Fatorial Confirmatória para auferir o grau de satisfação dos colaboradores com relação a nove fatores de qualidade de vida no trabalho. Em seguida, foram feitas comparações de médias por meio dos Testes T e Anova. Os resultados obtidos demonstraram que são superiores as médias de índices de QVT percebidas por diferentes grupos, tais como: as mulheres, os que ocupam cargos de gestão, aqueles que possuem menor nível de escolaridade, maior tempo de serviço na IES, e os docentes efetivos.
Palavras-chave: Qualidade de vida no trabalho. Instituição de Ensino Superior. Estudo quantitativo.
Empowerment of PKK Wanagiri Group Through the Application of Natural Preservative Aloe-coating on Strawberries
Authors: Suriati Luh , Selamet K
Published: July 2022

Postharvest handling of strawberries is an effort to prevent damage, maintain quality and extend shelf life. The application of the edible coating is a step that can be taken in the postharvest handling of strawberries. The number of harmful preservatives on the market is a cause for concern. Aloe vera gel is a natural ingredient that can be used as an edible coating for strawberries. Empowerment of community groups in the application of natural preservative Aloe-coating on strawberries can overcome the problems that exist in the community. One of the groups in the villages that has this problem is the Empowering Family Welfare Group PKK Wanagiri, which is located in Sukasada District, Buleleng Regency, Bali Province, Indonesia. Partners do not know post-harvest handling, entrepreneurship, and marketing. The solutions to solve the problems are: providing knowledge about post-harvest handling, packaging, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Appropriate technology on how to make Aloe-coating and methods of its application to strawberries are provided and quality can be maintained. The method used is active community participation and exploratory. The result is community service activities have been running smoothly. The PKK Wanagiri, get the added value and their standard of living has increased. Post-harvest handling of strawberries can be applied. Knowledge of Aloe-coating produce, method of application, packaging, hygiene sanitation, entrepreneurship, and appropriate product marketing was understood and applied. This activity is carried out continuously and the group can independently make aloe vera coating, and apply it to strawberries, thereby increasing income.
Detection of Covid-19 on X-Ray Image of Human Chest Using CNN and Transfer Learning
Authors: Jalu Nusantoro  , Faldo Fajri Afrinanto  , Wana Salam Labibah  , Zamah Sari  , Yufis Azhar
Published: July 2022

At the end of 2019, a new disease called Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) originated in Wuhan, China. This disease is caused by respiratory tract infections, ranging from the common cold to serious diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). In Indonesia, there are tests to detect COVID-19, such as PCR and Rapid Test. This detector takes a long time and is less accurate in producing a diagnosis. This study aims to classify chest X-ray images using CNN and Transfer Learning methods to diagnose COVID-19. The proposed model has 4 scenarios: CNN Handcraft Model, Transfer Learning (VGG 16, VGG 19, and ResNet 50). This model is accompanied by data augmentation and data balancing techniques using undersampling techniques. The dataset used in this study is the “Covid-19 (COVID-19 and Normal) Radiographic Database” with 13,808 data divided into two classes, namely COVID-19 and Normal. Each model built will produce values for accuracy, precision, recall, and confusion matrix. The results of CNN Scenario 1 accuracy is 95%, in Scenario 2 VGG 16 the accuracy is 93%, Scenario 3 VGG 19 is 90% and Scenario 4 ResNet 50 is 80%.
Library Impact Research Report: Faculty Publication Patterns at a Large Urban University and Correlation with Collections Use and Size
Authors: De Groote Sandra L. , Scoulas Jung Mi , Dempsey Paula R. , Blecic Deborah D. , Barrett Felicia A.
Published: July 2022

As part of ARL’s Research Library Impact Framework initiative, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) conducted a study to demonstrate how the availability and use of library collections impacts faculty productivity and publication patterns over time. To address these questions, the project used various statistics: collection size (measured by journal holdings), collection use (measured by number of references in the publications), number of publications by faculty, publication impact (measured by number of citations), number of co-authors, grant funding, page counts, and faculty demographic information.
A Study on the Development of a Ball Sorter to Sort Sponge Balls for Condenser Tube Cleaning System Scale Deposit Removal
Authors:   Korean Industrial Technology Convergence Society, Jang Bok-Su
Published: July 2022

This study has been conducted to develop a device that automatically removes foreign bodies and tube scale deposits by evaluating the effect on a sponge ball in a condenser tube. The device was used to increase thermal efficiency and involves the condensation of steam on a heat exchanger and condenser during turbine operation in nuclear and thermal power plants. In all experimental cases, the ball sorter satisfied all target achievement evaluation indicators of the ball sorter certification test, with sorting accuracy exceeding 95%, at a speed of 500 sponge balls per 15 min, and a noise of less than 85dB.
Diabetic retinopathy in diabetic patients versus diabetic with co-morbid hypertensive patients.
Authors: Mohammad Alam
Published: July 2022

Objectives: To find out severity of diabetic retinopathy in diabetic versus diabetic with co-morbid hypertensive patients in type II diabetes mellitus. Study Design: Comparative study. Setting: KDA Teaching Hospital Kohat. Period: March 2017 to December 2020. Material & Methods: This comparative study focused on severity of diabetic retinopathy was conducted on only type II diabetic patients versus type II diabetic with co-morbid hypertensive patients. Two groups A for diabetic and B for diabetic with co-morbid hypertension patients were made. Proper proforma of diabetic age and severity of diabetic retinopathy was designed for record. First 200 patients with only diabetes mellitus comprising of 123(61.5%) male and 77(38.5%) female were registered in group A and first 200 diabetic patients with co-morbid hypertension comprising of 97(48.5%) male and 103(51.5%) female were registered in group B. Proper informed consents obtained from all patients. Both A and B groups were subdivided into A 1 with diabetic age upto 10 years had 105(52.5%) patients, A 2 with diabetic age 11-20 years had 60(30%) patients, A 3 with diabetic age > 20 years had 35(17.5%) patients and B 1 with diabetic age upto 10 years had 117(58.5%) patients, B2 with diabetic age 11-20 years had 55(27.5%) patients and B3 with diabetic age >20 years had 28(14%) patients. Results: Group A. A 1 had 9(8.57%) patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy. A 2 had 13(21.66%) with non-proliferative and 4(6.66) % with proliferative diabetic retinopathy patients. A 3 had 15 (42.85%) non-proliferative and 16(45.71%) proliferative diabetic retinopathy patients. Group B. B 1 had 14(11.96%) patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy. B 2 had 16(29.09%) with non-proliferative and 10(18.18%) with proliferative diabetic retinopathy patients. B 3 had 12(42.85%) non-proliferative and 14(50)% proliferative diabetic retinopathy patients. Conclusion: Diabetic retinopathy is adversely affected by co-morbid hypertension.
The Prevalence of Canine Dipylidiasis in Baghdad city, Iraq‎ ‎
Authors: Salih Dunya AA Mohammad , Abbas Athmar K
Published: July 2022

Dipylidiasis is a zoonotic intestinal cestode disease caused by Dipylidium caninum. ‎The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Dipylidium caninum infections ‎in dogs from Baghdad city. The study involved the impact of sexes, age, during nine months ‎‎(from January to October 2021) on dipylidiasis infection in pet and stray dogs. 108 faecal ‎samples were collected from (54 pets and 54 stray dogs) then examined for the detection of D. ‎caninum egg capsules and eggs using coprological diagnosis (flotation and sedimentation ‎methods) in the laboratory of parasitology / College of Veterinary Medicine, University of ‎Baghdad. The overall infection rate was 14.81% (16/108). The study revealed the infection rate ‎of D. caninum from pets and stray dogs was 9.26% (5/54), and 20.37% (11/54), respectively. ‎Infection rates in stray dogs were high during March, April, and May (12.5% for each month), ‎compared with pet dogs (0%, 6.25%, 6.25%) respectively, while in January, the rate of ‎infection was 0% in both types, significantly (P<0.05) during March. A significant difference ‎was recorded (P<0.01) between the sexes in both dog types, females recorded a higher 25% ‎‎(3/12) infection rate than males 19.05% (8/42) in stray dogs, compared to the females, 5.9% ‎‎(1/17) and males, 10.8% (4/37) in pet dogs, respectively. According to the age, a high infection ‎rate was found in stray dog adults (20.51%), while the infection rate was zero (0%) in pet dog ‎puppies, with a significant difference (p < 0.01) between the age groups in both types. The ‎results revealed that stray and pet dogs may play a larger role in the spread of zoonotic ‎dipylidiasis and that public health needs more concerted efforts to educate dog owners and ‎implement control programs to prevent the infective stage maturation by cutting life cycle of ‎intermediate hosts.
The Effect of Social Crowdedness on Preference for Utilitarian Products
Authors: Chen Xi , Yang Tingyu
Published: July 2022

In a modern society with high population density, consumers usually face crowded consumption environment. Meanwhile, the choices they can make are more and more abundant. Is there any correlation between social crowdedness and the preference for different types of products?

This research investigates whether social crowdedness, defined as the number of people in a given area—impacts consumers’ propensity to choose functional products rather than hedonic products. We propose that social crowdedness increases the likelihood of preference for functional products rather than hedonic products. This effect occurs because density settings make consumers experience a loss of perceived control, which in turn makes them engage in interpretive cognition, exhibit a desire for structured and meaningful products, and practical function of the product as a compensatory method to help them regain control.

Two studies provide support for this hypothesis. Study 1 confirms the relationship between social crowdedness and the product type preference. Study 2 examined the mediating role of perceived control as the underlying mechanism, which is, social crowdedness gives rise to a feeling of loss of perceived control, to fill up this, consumers seek products with more practical and useful function feature rather than hedonic and pleasure-oriented products as compensation to fill the gap.

This study expands the research in the fields of social crowdedness from consumer behavioral perspectives. Also, the research may contribute to the marketing planning of different types of commodities in various environments.
One Year After the Texas Blackout: Lessons for Reliable and Resilient Power Systems
Authors: Petitet Marie , Felder Frank , Alhadhrami Khalid
Published: July 2022

In February 2021, Texas experienced an extreme cold snap causing a dramatic electricity blackout that left millions of households without electricity, resulting in over 200 fatalities and economic damages of approximately $100 billion. The Texas blackout has been used to support a variety of claims regarding renewable energy, electricity markets and climate change. We identify the blackout’s drivers and what has been learned since then. These lessons apply to power systems worldwide, including those of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the broader Middle East and North Africa region.
“Meu corpo é meu território”: por uma abordagem do corpo como território
Authors: Souza Wilians Ventura Ferreira
Published: July 2022

Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar uma nova possibilidade de interpretação e investigação geográfica a partir do corpo, sobretudo, do corpo de pessoas LGBTQIA+. Assim, estabelecemos um diálogo com as diferentes pesquisas e produções que vêm sendo realizadas no Brasil sobre a temática do corpo na geografia. Identificamos a partir desses estudos que o conceito de território é pouco trabalhado, dando ênfase, principalmente, para o conceito de espaço a partir das relações corpóreo-espaciais, entretanto, o território enquanto frações de disputas, conflitualidades, resistência e contra-resistências também se expressa e materializa nos diferentes corpos sobre diferentes intencionalidades, dessa forma, apresentamos o corpo como território. Para alcançar o objetivo alvitrado realizamos um levantamento bibliográfico centralizado em algumas temáticas como corpo, espaço, território e diversidade sexual e de gênero, também aplicamos 7 entrevistas semiestruturadas a sujeitos LGBTQIA+ atuantes em movimentos socioespaciais e socioterritoriais do Estado de São Paulo.
Fragilidade ambiental como instrumento de planejamento ambiental em Unidades de Conservação: o caso da APA Serra da Piedade – MG
Authors: Pacheco Fellipe Fazionato , Castro José Flávio Morais
Published: July 2022

O presente trabalho objetivou determinar a fragilidade ambiental da Área de Proteção Ambiental (APA) Serra da Piedade, no Município de Visconde do Rio Branco, Minas Gerais, situado na Zona da Mata mineira. Para determinação da fragilidade ambiental da área, o estudo teve como embasamento teórico a concepção de Geossistemas, Ecodinâmicas e de Ecogeografia, dos estudos de Sotchava, Tricart e Bertrand. A base metodológica do trabalho consistiu em uma análise multicriterial fundamentada nos trabalhos de Ross (1994), Crepani et al. (2001) e ponderou as variáveis de Declividade, Geomorfologia e Precipitação junto a classificação do Uso da Terra. Através dos dados coletados dessas variáveis ambientais o modelo faz a integração dos critérios pela sua soma simples, com cada classe de cada variável tomando um valor específico a sua vulnerabilidade a fragilidade. O resultado gerou o Mapa de Fragilidade Potencial (MFP) com as variáveis, Declividade, Geomorfologia e Precipitação e, por conseguinte o Mapa de Fragilidade Emergente (MFE) a partir da sobreposição do mapa de Fragilidade Potencial (MFP) e do mapa temático de uso e ocupação da terra. Os modelos produzidos no trabalho geraram informações importantes para o planejamento ambiental e territorial da Área de Proteção Ambiental Serra da Piedade, assim como para outras áreas afins, possibilitando também a criação um zoneamento acessível, de fácil aplicação, que gera uma ferramenta eficaz, para o monitoramento da fragilidade ambiental.
Estrutura e dinâmica de geossistemas locais numa área de exceção do semiárido brasileiro
Authors: Silva André Felipe da , Cavalcanti Lucas Costa de Souza , Braz Adalto Moreira , Santos Riclaudio Silva
Published: July 2022

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo representar a dinâmica de geossistemas a partir da análise integrada de sítios (geoformas) e estados (uso e cobertura da terra), com base na aplicação dos princípios advindos da teoria dos geossistemas. Estudos como este permitem promover intervenções corretivas ou preventivas de conservação dos recursos naturais existentes, através do uso da geoinformação, como ferramentas de apoio em decisões na gestão ambiental. A área de estudo, consiste num trecho de 525ha no município de Triunfo (PE), área de excepcionalidade edafoclimática do semiárido pernambucano (Nordeste do Brasil). Para tanto, foi realizada uma interpretação integrada de imagens aéreas de alta resolução, de anos distintos, visando determinar mudanças no uso e cobertura da terra. Paralelamente, foram mapeados sítios paisagísticos, definidos pelas formas de relevo e materiais superficiais. Por fim, construiu-se um mapa de unidades de paisagem pela integração dos mapas de sítios e estados. Tais técnicas empregadas, revelaram-se procedimentos relativamente descomplicados e acessíveis para uma avaliação rápida das unidades de paisagens.
tempo pró-tempore, seu significado, a presença de Pedro Aleixo
Authors: Silva Charlei Aparecido da , Medeiros Rafael Brugnolli
Published: July 2022

Revista Entre-Lugar apresenta a todos/as o primeiro número de 2022, sua vigésima quinta edição. Por mais uma vez, como registrado nas outras edições, a publicação é resultado do empenho dos pareceristas, dos autores e do apoio técnico recebido da Editora da UFGD, a qual tem dedicado esforços para manter a qualidade e o funcionamento do portal de periódicos, afinal, as adversidades, a supressão dos recursos destinados as universidades públicas, demonstraram-se como fatos verdadeiros por mais uma vez - infelizmente.  O editorial traz informações sobre os artigos e como foi pensada a edição, faz alusão as condições da conjuntura social-politica brasileira e como a máxima profeira por Pedro Aleixo se faz presente.
Peranan Diakrisis di Dalam Kehidupan Spiritual Orang Percaya Menurut Bapa-bapa Padang Gurun
Authors: Hendi Hendi , Apriliana Sarah
Published: July 2022

Abstract. This article is an analysis of the words of the Desert Fathers regarding the important role of diacrisis in the spiritual life of believers contained in the book entitled: The Book of the Elders: “Sayings of Desert Fathers.” Diacrisis is a topic that is rarely discussed, even less studied by the Church today, so the purpose of this research is to get interesting facts about diacrisis experienced by people who have applied it in their spiritual life. The results of the analysis show that diacrisis plays an important role in the spiritual life of believers to lead to the perfection of living with God (Theosis).Abstrak. Artikel ini adalah sebuah analisis perkataan para Bapa Padang Gurun mengenai pentingnya peranan diakrisis di dalam kehidupan spiritual orang percaya yang terdapat dalam buku yang berjudul: “The Book of the Elders: Sayings of Desert Fathers.” Diakrisis ini merupakan topik yang cukup jarang dibahas bahkan kurang didalami oleh Gereja masa kini, sehingga tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan fakta menarik tentang diakrisis yang dialami oleh orang-orang yang sudah menerapkannya di dalam kehidupan spiritual mereka. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa diakrisis sangatlah berperan penting dalam kehidupan spiritual orang percaya untuk menuju pada kesempurnaan hidup bersama dengan Allah (Theosis).