bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga Terhadap Harga Diri Pasien Kanker Yang Menjalani Menjalani Kemoterapi
Authors: Ajis Silvia , Marni Erna , Mayang Sari Siska
Published: November 2023

Pendahuluan: Sikap, tindakan dan penerimaan keluarga adalah bentuk dukungan keluarga. Anggota keluarga memandang bahwa orang yang bersifat mendukung selalu siap memberikan pertolongan dan bantuan jika diperlukan khususnya pasien yang menjalani kemoterapi. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan dukungan keluarga terhadap harga diri pasien kanker yang menjalani kemoterapi.  Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan studi kuantitatif dengan desain deskriptif korelasi pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi penelitian adalah pasien kanker dengan kemoterapi diruang seruni  RSUD Arifin Achmad berjumlah 127 orang. Sampel berjumlah 96 orang yang diambil dengan teknik accidental sampling. Alat pengumpul data menggunakan kuesioner serta analisis data menggunakan uji statistik Chi- square. Results: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa responden dengan dukungan keluarga tinggi dan memiliki harga diri tinggi sebanyak 43 responden (44,8%) dan responden dengan dukungan keluarga rendah dan memiliki harga diri rendah sebanyak 26 responden (27,1%). Hasil uji statistik didapatkan nilai Pvalue 0,000 (<0,05) yang bermakna terdapat hubungan antara dukungan keluarga dengan harga diri pada pasien kanker yang menjalani kemoterapi.  Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan hasil penelitian  didapatkan hubungan antara dukungan keluarga dengan harga diri pasien kanker. Disarankan kepada keluarga untuk dapat meningkatkan dukungan kepada anggota keluarga yang menjalani kemoterapi.
Sleep Hygiene Dapat Memperbaiki Kualitas Tidur Lansia
Authors: Wahyu Koko , Purwitasari Nur Hening Nita
Published: November 2023

Latar Belakang : Pada usia lanjut, salah satu aspek utama dari peningkatan kesejahteraan lansia yaitu pemeliharaan kualitas tidur. Kualitas tidur yang buruk dapat mengakibatkan berbagai dampak fisik maupun psikologis. Untuk mengatasi permasalahn tersebut dibutuhkan intervensi sleep hygiene yang merupakan modifikasi perilaku dan lingkungan yang dapat mempengaruhi dan meningkatkan kualitas tidur pada lansia.

Tujuan : Pada penulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan sleep hygiene dengan kualitas tidur pada lansia

Metode : 7 artikel penelitian terkait aktifitas sleep hygiene dalam meningkatkan kualitas tidur lansia dipilih dalam literature review ini.

Hasil :Studi literature ini menunjukkan bahwa aktifitas sleep hygiene dapat meningkatkan kualitas tidur pada lansia.

Simpulan : Sleep hygiene dapat diajadikan salah satu intervensi keperawatan yang diberikan pada lansia di komunitas.
Characteristics of Body Temperature in Children with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever and Typhoid Fever
Authors: Casman Casman , Damanik Sri , Devi Desriati , Nuraidah Nuraidah , Mahanani Dian , Lisnadiyanti Lisnadiyanti , Siregar Henrianto
Published: November 2023

Background: Dengue and typhoid fever are endemic diseases with similar symptoms and characteristics, necessitating rapid and accurate diagnosis.
Aim: The purpose of this article is to describe cases of dengue or typhoid fever in children, and children who infected both diseases. This case reports from three children suffering from infectious diseases in one of DKI Jakarta Regional Jakarta and focuses on the patient's body temperature.
Result: The findings revealed that children with typhoid fever experienced an increase temperature from the evening until early morning on average, with the temperature gradually rising. Child with dengue fever is immediately high, usually above 390C, and the body temperature fluctuates during the patient's hospitalization. Children who infected both diseases showed the body temperature rises sharply towards the night, above 390C.
Conclusion: Early detection of characteristics body temperature this infectious disease in children can reduce the risk of complications and hasten the patient's recovery.
Des jeux mathématiques pour soutenir le développement des premières compétences
numériques chez les enfants de 4 à 6 ans
Authors: Poncelet Débora , Tinnes-Vigne Mélanie , Vlassis Joëlle , Kerger Sylvie , Dierendonck Christophe
Published: November 2023

Cet article s’inscrit dans l’étude quasi expérimentale MathPlay visant le
développement des premières compétences numériques (PCN) d’enfants de 4 à 6 ans (cycle 1 au
Luxembourg) au travers d’une intervention basée sur des jeux mathématiques interculturels
proposés à l’école et en famille. Pendant huit semaines, huit jeux, connus des familles mais
adaptés au développement des PCN, ont été suggérés aux parents. Les données collectées, en
fin de recherche, par interviews, auprès de 38 parents volontaires, sur les représentations
et les stratégies éducatives familiales susceptibles de renforcer l’engagement ainsi que
l’intérêt des parents pour certaines activités ou matériel mathématiques ont été examinées
au départ d’analyses thématiques inductives. Les principaux résultats font apparaître
l’utilité d’une telle intervention pour favoriser le partenariat école-famille en matière de
PCN.
Rendering of genre-stylistic specificity when translating fantastic realities in science fiction (using the example of the translation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s trilogy “The Lord of the Rings” ).
Authors: Pavlova Tatyana Alexandrovna , Potovskaya Kseniya Sergeevna
Published: November 2023

This article is devoted to the study of the problem of the transfer of genre-stylistic specificity in the translation of fantastic realities in science fiction. Using the example of the translation of J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy "The Lord of the Rings", the author analyzes the methods and techniques of translation used to preserve the authenticity and magic of the original text. The article is based on a comprehensive analysis of translations of the work into different languages, taking into account the cultural and linguistic characteristics of each language. The author highlights key aspects, such as the translation of fantastic terms, names and concepts, as well as the transfer of the atmosphere and style of the book of J.R.R. Tolkien. The results of the study allow us to conclude about the importance of professionalism and cultural competence of the translator in the transmission of fantastic worlds, names of heroes, events, places where the events of a literary work develop, adaptation of the literary image for the Russian-speaking reader and provide practical recommendations for specialists or future specialists in the field of translation of literature and science fiction. The features of the transfer of genre-stylistic specificity in the translation of sci-fi in books are revealed, using the example of the translation of J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy "The Lord of the Rings".
Spontaneous occlusion of a pial arteriovenous fistula after angiography: The role of iodinated contrast media
Authors: John Seby , Maiti Tanmoy Kumar , Kesav Praveen , Arif Ashna , Hussain Syed Irteza
Published: November 2023

Intracranial non-galenic pial arteriovenous fistula (PAVF) is an extremely rare vascular malformation, where one or more pial arteries feeds directly into a cortical vein without any intervening nidus. Though occasionally they can be asymptomatic, neurological symptoms such as headache, seizure, or focal neurological deficit are more common presenting features. Life threatening or fatal hemorrhage is not uncommon, hence needed to be treated more often than not. Spontaneous occlusion of PAVF is reported only four times before. We report a 49-year-old gentleman, who was diagnosed to have a PAVF, possibly secondary to trauma. He presented 5 months and 22 days from initial digital subtraction angiography (DSA) for treatment, and follow-up angiogram showed complete obliteration. He denied any significant event, medication or alternate treatment during this period. His clinical symptoms were stable as well. We postulate iodinated contrast medium induced vasculopathy as a possible cause, which has been described for other vascular pathologies, but never for PAVF.
Unilateral caudate infarct following pituitary adenoma resection
Authors: Wong-Achi Xavier , Rodriguez-Hernández Luis , Herrera-Castro José , Sangrador-Deitos Marcos , Gómez-Amador Juan Luis , García-González Ulises
Published: November 2023

Cerebral ischemic complications after pituitary surgery are not frequently reported. Multiple mechanisms have been proposed, including vasospasm, and delayed cerebral ischemia resulting from postoperative subarachnoid bleeding. Given the unknown etiology of vasospasm following these situations, little is known about its prevention. Through a case report and bibliographic review, the authors warn about the importance of recognizing key signs postoperatively that could indicate increased risk for cerebral vasospasm and must be recognized in a timely manner, with appropriate treatment strategies implemented once these symptoms present.
β-cell intrinsic dynamics rather than gap junction structure dictates subpopulations in the islet functional network
Authors: Briggs Jennifer K , Gresch Anne , Marinelli Isabella , Dwulet JaeAnn M , Albers David J , Kravets Vira , Benninger Richard KP
Published: November 2023

Diabetes is caused by the inability of electrically coupled, functionally heterogeneous β-cells within the pancreatic islet to provide adequate insulin secretion. Functional networks have been used to represent synchronized oscillatory [Ca2+] dynamics and to study β-cell subpopulations, which play an important role in driving islet function. The mechanism by which highly synchronized β-cell subpopulations drive islet function is unclear. We used experimental and computational techniques to investigate the relationship between functional networks, structural (gap junction) networks, and intrinsic β-cell dynamics in slow and fast oscillating islets. Highly synchronized subpopulations in the functional network were differentiated by intrinsic dynamics, including metabolic activity and KATP channel conductance, more than structural coupling. Consistent with this, intrinsic dynamics were more predictive of high synchronization in the islet functional network as compared to high levels of structural coupling. Finally, dysfunction of gap junctions, which can occur in diabetes, caused decreases in the efficiency and clustering of the functional network. These results indicate that intrinsic dynamics rather than structure drive connections in the functional network and highly synchronized subpopulations, but gap junctions are still essential for overall network efficiency. These findings deepen our interpretation of functional networks and the formation of functional subpopulations in dynamic tissues such as the islet.
The neuronal calcium sensor NCS-1 regulates the phosphorylation state and activity of the Gα chaperone and GEF Ric-8A
Authors: Muñoz-Reyes Daniel , McClelland Levi J , Arroyo-Urea Sandra , Sánchez-Yepes Sonia , Sabín Juan , Pérez-Suárez Sara , Menendez Margarita , Mansilla Alicia , García-Nafría Javier , Sprang Stephen , Sanchez-Barrena Maria Jose
Published: November 2023

The neuronal calcium sensor 1 (NCS-1), an EF-hand Ca2+ binding protein, and Ric-8A coregulate synapse number and probability of neurotransmitter release. Recently, the structures of Ric-8A bound to Gα have revealed how Ric-8A phosphorylation promotes Gα recognition and activity as a chaperone and guanine nucleotide exchange factor. However, the molecular mechanism by which NCS-1 regulates Ric-8A activity and its interaction with Gα subunits is not well understood. Given the interest in the NCS-1/Ric-8A complex as a therapeutic target in nervous system disorders, it is necessary to shed light on this molecular mechanism of action at atomic level. We have reconstituted NCS-1/Ric-8A complexes to conduct a multimodal approach and determine the sequence of Ca2+ signals and phosphorylation events that promote the interaction of Ric-8A with Gα. Our data show that the binding of NCS-1 and Gα to Ric-8A are mutually exclusive. Importantly, NCS-1 induces a structural rearrangement in Ric-8A that traps the protein in a conformational state that is inaccessible to casein kinase II-mediated phosphorylation, demonstrating one aspect of its negative regulation of Ric-8A-mediated G-protein signaling. Functional experiments indicate a loss of Ric-8A guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) activity toward Gα when complexed with NCS-1, and restoration of nucleotide exchange activity upon increasing Ca2+ concentration. Finally, the high-resolution crystallographic data reported here define the NCS-1/Ric-8A interface and will allow the development of therapeutic synapse function regulators with improved activity and selectivity.
Hypertension doctors’ awareness and practice of medication adherence in hypertensive patients: a questionnaire-based survey
Authors: Liu Tao , Zhao Xiexiong , Huang Miao , Yang Yan , Chen Zhi , He Xin , Li Xiaogang , Jiang Weihong
Published: November 2023

Background

Poor adherence to antihypertensive drugs is a major cause of unsatisfactory blood pressure control. Hypertension doctors play an integral role in improving medication adherence in hypertensive patients. Although most existing studies have recognized the status quo and influencing factors of medication adherence, little attention has been paid to hypertension doctors’ awareness and practice in hypertension management. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to investigate hypertension doctors’ awareness and practice of medication adherence in hypertensive patients.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional survey. A self-reported questionnaire was developed and sent to hypertension doctors in Hunan province, China, between May 1, 2022 and July 1, 2022. Univariate and generalized linear models were used to identify the factors influencing hypertension doctors’ awareness and practice. The correlation between awareness and practice was determined using Spearman’s correlation coefficient.

Results

In total, 236 valid questionnaires were collected (valid response rate, 73.5%). Of the respondents, 44.1% were chief physicians and 64.4% were females. Approximately half of the respondents were ≥40 years old and had over 14 years of working experience. Most respondents (87.7%) did not have hypertension, but 54.2% had a family history of hypertension. The average awareness and practice scores were 29.8 ± 8.8 and 39.4 ± 7.1, respectively, out of 50, with higher scores indicating higher levels of awareness or practice. More hypertension consultations and more antihypertensive prescriptions issued were associated with better awareness and practice among respondents (ps < 0.05). Respondents with higher education and professional titles had higher awareness (ps < 0.05). Moreover, respondents with 6–13 years of work experience had better practice than those with <5 years of work experience (p = 0.017). There was a significant correlation between hypertension doctors’ awareness and practice of medication adherence in hypertensive patients (R = 0.682, p < 0.001). These findings indicate that misconceptions persist in hypertension doctors’ awareness and practice of patient medication adherence.

Conclusion

Hypertension doctors lack sufficient and correct awareness and practice of medication adherence in hypertensive patients.
Factors affecting the implementation of public accounting standards: a case study at non–business units in Vietnam
Authors: Ngoc Trang Tran , Thi Nhinh Nguyen
Published: November 2023

Vietnam is in the process of completing the development of the Public Accounting Standards System (VPSAS) through the stages, to help information provided on the financial statements be more transparent and ensure comparability. The issue of putting public accounting standards into implementation in the units within the scope of application will be affected by many factors inside and outside the unit. Within the scope of the article, the authors identify the group of factors affecting the application of Public Accounting Standards through the perception of accountants at the collecting career unit including: Level of training and professionalism; Implementation costs; Information technology application; Supporting from consulting organizations and regulators. Finally, based on the empirical research results, the authors expect that the recommendations and conclusions will be useful to senior management agencies, management boards, and managers of non-business units in making appropriate policies and management to effectively implement Vietnamese public accounting standards.
Effect of the Type of Pituitary Extracts and Dose of Synthetic Hormones HCG and Ovaprim on Some Reproductive Characteristics of the Endogenous Catfish of Cameroon Clarias jaensis (Boulenger, 1909) in a Controlled Environment
Authors: Zango Paul , Tiogue Claudine Tekounegning , Nyadjeu Paulin , Kenfack Augustave , Tseuwo Sidoine Gaelle Ngounou , Kamanke Stephane Kamanke , Kameni Arnaud Bolivard Tiendeu , Tomedi Minette Eyango , Tchoumboue Joseph
Published: November 2023

Aims: Improve the domestication of Clarias jaensis through fry production in a controlled environment.

Place and Duration of the Study: From April to August 2020 in Integrated Aquaculture Common Initiative Group of West in Batie (LN: 5°17'0''-5°18'53'' and LE: 10°17'0''-10°19'31''), Sudano-Guinean altitude zone of West Cameroon.

Study Design: 42 females and 15 males of respective weight and size: 177±40.46g, 347.62±111.72g, 29.02±1.74cm and 39.52±12.27cm were used and divided into 7 batches of comparable weights and sizes.  Two randomly selected batches were subjected to the female pituitary extract of Clarias jaensis and Toads, five others to the synthetic hormones HCG (doses 3800 and 4000 IU/kg live weight) and Ovaprim (doses of 0.4, 0.5 and 0.6 ml/kg) respectively.

Methodology: Eggs were enumerated by direct observation after fertilization. At the end of the hatching (D1) and of vitelline resorption (D3), the larvae of each experimental lot were counted and measured.

Results: The mean diameter of the oocytes after induction, the relative and absolute fecundities and the fertility rate were higher in batches treated with the hormone HCG at a dose of 4000 IU/kg (2.12±0.1mm;  29,584±5,19 oocytes/g;  4694±620 oocytes and 80.14±9.78%), the lowest values were obtained with HCG at 3800 IU /kg, Ovaprim at 0.4ml/kg, pituitary toad extract and Ovaprim at 0.5 ml/kg (1.93±0.06mm; 15.29 ± 4.22 oocytes/g; 1410±106 oocytes and 55.34±1.51%). The hatchability rate was higher with Ovaprim at 0.6ml/kg, followed by HCG at 4000 IU/kg, However, no significant differences were observed between treatments (P>0.05)."

Conclusion:  In a fish farm of intensive production, the use of the hormone Ovaprim dose 0.6 ml/kg or HCG at 4000IU/kg will lead to high results.
Commonly Practiced Induced Breeding Techniques of Carp Species in Three Important Fish Hatcheries of Kurigram District, Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Md. Hedayetul , Kamal Sadia Afrin , Islam Kazi Md. Navid , Ahmed Kazi Towsif , Parvin Ireen
Published: November 2023

The study was carried out to investigate the induced breeding practices and variations in effective hormone dosage used in induced breeding procedures in three different fish hatcheries of Kurigram District of Bangladesh. The hatcheries mainly produced carp fish seeds, including five native fish species such as Rui (Labeo rohita), Catla (Catla catla), Mrigal (Cirrhinus mrigala), Bata (Labeo bata), Punti (Puntius sarana) and four exotic fish species namely Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix), Bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis), Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) and Common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Exotic carps were the highest produced fish seeds (38%) in the Kurigram district, followed by major carps (35%), Bata (16%), Punti (6%) and others (5%). Three main types of inducing agents including PG (pituitary gland), HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) and Ovupin (GnRHa injection) were used for induced spawning. The rate of 1st dose of injection of PG, HCG, and GnRHa varied from 0.5 to 2 mg/kg body weight, 100 to 200 IU/kg body weight, and GnRHa (only one dose) 0.2 to 0.4 ml/kg body weight, respectively. The rate of 2nd dose of injection of PG varied from 2 to 12 mg/kg body weight. The PG is usually primarily used for first and second doses; the ovulation period of different fish species varied between 12 to 72 hours, whereas the hatching rate ranged from 70% to 95%. Due to the variations in inducing agents and doses, different ovulation, fertilization, and hatching rates were observed.
Comparison of Serum IgE Level between Initial Attack and Relapse Cases of Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
Authors: Mollah Mohammad Naim Iqbal , Rouf Md. Abdur , Bhuiyan Mohammad Moniruzzaman , Chowdhury Mohammad Sazzad Hossain , Chowdhury Azreen , Sultana Bilkis
Published: November 2023

Background: Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) is a common and recurrent glomerular disease in childhood. Although the exact etiology of NS is not fully known, it is believed that immune system plays a pivotal role in its pathogenesis. Studies have been reported a strong association between NS and increased level of serum immunoglobulin E (IgE). In addition, children with recurrent NS, the IgE level significantly increases, and there is a higher relapse rate.

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the difference of Serum IgE level between initial attack and relapse cases of idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome in children.

Methodology: A cross sectional analytical study has been conducted on 35 initial attack and 35 relapse cases of idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome children admitted in the Department of paediatrics, Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital (SSMCMH), Dhaka from May 2021 to April 2022. Study subjects were enrolled by purposive sampling after confirming the diagnosis and fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Informed written consent was taken from each patient's legal guardian before enrollment. A detailed history and thorough physical examination was done in each patient on admission. With all aseptic precaution five ml of venous blood was collected and sent for serum albumin, serum cholesterol and serum IgE level measurement. Data were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23.0. Independent sample t test or Mann-whitney test was used to compare data between groups. P value of less than 0.05 was considered as significant.

Results: The mean age of the studied samples was 3.86 (ranging from 2 to 6 years). Moreover, among the studied sample male was a little bit greater than female. A significant prevalence of relapse cases were found among the children with middle income family status (P<0.05).Spot urine protein and creatinine ratio and serum cholesterol level was significantly higher in patients experience relapse attack (P<0.05). However, serum albumin level was quite similar in both cases. The mean serum IgE of patients experiencing relapse attack was 985.11+433.65 which was significantly higher than patients experiencing initial attack 470.48+227.35 (P<0.001). 

Conclusion: This study showed that serum IgE levels are higher in relapse cases of Nephrotic Syndrome than that of initial attack. Furthermore, serum IgE is more in frequent relapse as compared to infrequent relapse. Serum IgE levels have a positive correlation with disease activity and relapse of Nephrotic Syndrome.
Impact of Biotic and Abiotic Stress on Survival of Lac Insects Kerria lacca Kerr. on Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp)
Authors: Patel Sahab Kumar , Thomas Moni , Anjana Gopilal , Thakur Satyendra , Pahalwan Deep Kumar , Bhan Manish , Bajpai Alok , Singh Anil Kumar , Tripathi Niraj
Published: November 2023

Cajanus cajan is generally grown in rainfed condition. The crop is also a good annual host plant of lac insect. C. cajan is widely reported to have biotic stress due to insect pests on it. Lac insect is phloem sap feeder and hence imparts biotic stress. The present field study was conducted to evaluate the percent survival of lac insects on C. cajan by adjusting different levels of biotic and abiotic stress on the host plant. The biotic stress due to insect pests on C. cajan was minimised with periodic spray of contact insecticides. The varying level of biotic stress i.e., No, Low, Medium, and High level was maintained on C. cajan plants with lac insects on it. The three levels of abiotic stress in this experiment were considered in terms of soil moisture stress. It was managed through irrigation per plant through drip system, it was considered that creating different levels of moisture stress in soil will impact the host plant. The abiotic stress was of three levels i.e., Low, Medium, and High. The result reveals that survival percent of Lac insect from brood lac inoculation to the harvest of lac crop was highest 37.52 percent on C. cajan with one primary branch and its secondary branches with lac insect (L1- Low biotic stress). It was 32.13 percent (W3- Low soil moisture stress). The study indicates that biotic and abiotic stress play a major role in the survival of K. lacca.
Assessment of Growth, Flowering, Yield and Quality Parameters of Different Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Genotypes
Authors: Veeresh  , Pampanna Y.  , Diwan J. R. , Ashok, H.  , Patil M. G.
Published: November 2023

The present investigation was carried out at New Orchard, Main Agricultural Research Station, UAS, Raichur, during late Kharif 2021-22 using thirty-one genotypes and laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications. The result of the study revealed that, there was significant differences (p < 0.05) among the genotypes for all the traits studied. Genotype OPL-2127 recorded the highest plant height (130.69 cm), stem girth (20.45 mm), number of leaves per plant (27.29), leaf area index (3.62), number of nodes per plant (16.04), chlorophyll content (64.26 SPAD readings), fruit length (18.69 cm), number of fruits per plant (16.10), harvesting period (63.50 days), fruit yield per plant (293.53 g), fruit yield per hectare (16.4 t) and it is found to be superior over the other okra genotypes under the study. The highest fruit girth (41.36 mm) and ten fruits weight (230.10 g) was noted in the genotypes OPL-2108 and OPL-2125, respectively. The genotypes OPL-2102 and OPL-2119 recorded the minimum number of days for first flower appearance (34.50) and days to 50 per cent flowering (38.00), respectively which indicates the earliness of the genotypes. OPL-2023 recorded the highest shelf-life (5.50 days) and fibre content (16.09%).
Utilization of Wastes Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus) Substrates in the Cultivation of Oyster Mushroom: Modern View and Trends
Authors: Kakraliya Sardar Singh , Paswal Shazia , Fogawat Vinod
Published: November 2023

Lemon grass wastes are abundant in both rural and urban areas and when carelessly disposed off to the environment by dumping or burning, they lead to environmental pollution, and consequently to health hazards. Growing of edible mushroom on these wastes can contribute to decrease in environment pollution. The aim of this study was conducted to compare the wastes lemon grass (cymbopogon citratus) substrates in the cultivation of Pleurotus sajor-caju and Pleurotus florida. Six substrate, namely, Trt1 (oil extracted lemongrass), Trt 2 (oil extracted lemon grass 40% + wheat straw 30%+ paddy straw 30%), Trt3 (oil extracted lemongrass 70% + wheat straw 30%), Trt4 (oil extracted lemon grass 50% + wheat straw 50%), Trt5 (oil extracted lemongrass 70% + paddy straw 30%) and Trt6 (oil extracted lemongrass 50% +paddy straw 50%) in the cultivation of PSC and PF. The results indicated that different substrate formulas gave a significant difference in complete full spawn run and days to pinhead formation were faster in Trt2 (15.5 and 13.70 days) and ( 18.40 and 17.40 days respectively) while Trt1 recorded the longest days (23.64 and 22.37)  and (27.00 and 25.64 respectively) in PF and PSC. Number of fruiting bodies, fresh and dry weights of the mushroom was significantly higher in Trt2 than in the other substrates. The least number of fruiting bodies, fresh and dry weights were recorded in Trt1 of PF and PSC. The treatment Trt2 showed all over best result produce 884.37g.and 856.33g in PSC and PF. but as far as lemon grass (Trt1) alone and its combined effect all other treatments. Combination of lemon grass with wheat straw + paddy straw also showed significant produce while, using oil extracted lemongrass 100% does not show better results.
Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Productivity and Quality of Aonla
Authors: Sharma Ankur , Anusha K. N.  , Dahiya Priyanka , Nagaich K. N.
Published: November 2023

The field experiment was conducted at the Horticulture Research CRC Farm – 1 of the Department of Horticulture, School of Agriculture, ITM University Gwalior (M.P. during the year 2019 and 2020 to study the effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on fruit yield and quality of aonl. The experiment was laid out in the randomized block design with three replications and eleven treatments viz. (control - RDF (1000: 500:1000 g/ tree,  3/4thof RDF + FYM,  3/4thof RDF + FYM + Azotobacter (100g, 3/4thof RDF + FYM+ Azospirillum (100g, 3/4thof RDF + FYM+ PSB (100g, 3/4thof RDF + FYM+ Azotobacter + Azospirillum + PSB(100g/tree each, ½ of RDF + FYM, 1/2 of RDF + FYM+ Azotobacter (100g, 1/2 of RDF + FYM + Azospirillum(100g, ½ of RDF + FYM + PSB(100g, ½ of RDF + FYM + Azotobacter + Azospirillum + PSB (100g/tree, each. The results revealed that among different treatments, application of ½ of RDF + FYM + Azotobacter + Azospirillum + PSB recorded higher fruit yield, TSS, Total sugar, Ascorbic acid which was followed by application of ¾th of RDF+ FYM + Azotobacter + Azospirillum + PSB except acidity. Thus, application of ½ of RDF + FYM + Azotobacter + Azospirillum + PSB was found to best for improving the soil nutrient status which will in turn help in improving the yield of Aonla.
Comparative Study of Phytosociological Status of Herbs and Shrubs in Nanta Forest Region, Rajasthan, India
Authors: Malav Anita , Dadhich Pragya , Jaiswal Poonam
Published: November 2023

The objective of this study was to compare the community structure and phytosociological status of shrubs and herbs in two different vegetation stands. The study was carried out in the Nanta forest region which is situated between 25.21525° N and 75.8311° E and comes under the Sakatpura forest range, Ladpura tehsil, Kota District, Rajasthan, India. A random sampling of the flora of the protected vegetation stand (control) and non-protected vegetation stand (experimental sites) was done using quadrates of 100sqm for shrubs and 1sqm for herbs and the data was quantitatively analyzed. In the shrub and herbs layer plant species that have the highest IVI in protected sites are reported absent from non-protected sites. In the present study area, it has been observed that the stem density, basal area, and species richness are lower in non-protected vegetation stands than in protected vegetation sites. In protected and non-protected vegetation, the family Fabaceae dominates the vegetation in terms of IVI. In the shrub layer share of fabaceous species increased whereas in the ground layer, it decreased. Family Fabaceae have the highest species richness; 19 and 27 species in shrub and herb layers respectively in protected vegetation whereas in non-protected vegetation; 4 species each of Asteraceae and Poaceae. The Dominance-diversity curve of shrub+saplings as well as herbs+ seedlings in protected vegetation show a gradual decrease in abundance whereas non-protected vegetation exhibits a sharp decline in IVI values, indicating a natural tendency for a small number of dominating species with high relative values. Overall floral diversity is reduced and dominance increased. It can be concluded that disturbances can cause changes in species composition or sometimes total replacement of plant species. Disturbances can affect the overall phytosociological characteristics of vegetation.
Assessment of the Sanitary Quality of Precooked Cereal-Based Foods Produced in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Authors: Sawadogo Adama , Cissé Hama , Taale Essodolom , Kambou Aicha , Ouédraogo Carole P. , Séré Lancina , Sondo Agnès , Zongo Cheikna , Savadogo Aly
Published: November 2023

Small-scale cereal-based food production companies have recently been growing in Ouagadougou. The promoters of these companies do not always apply good hygiene practices (GHP) during their activities, which can lead to the production of food of unsatisfactory quality, which can threaten the health of consumers. In view of this observation, this study was initiated with the aim of assessing the sanitary quality of four pre-cooked cereal-based foods produced in Ouagadougou's city. Thus, 27 samples of these foods (rice and maize couscous, millet and sorghum dèguè) were collected and sent to the laboratory. Microbiological and physico-chemical analyses using standard methods were performed on these samples. The results obtained show that for all the samples of the four foods, the pH varies from 6.20±0.02 to 7.79±0.01 while the water content varies from 4.80±0.72% to 9.19±0.01%. The dry matter content of the samples was between 90.00±0.01% and 95.20±0.07%. The water and oil absorption capacities of the samples vary from 130.26±5.10% to 162.02±4.20% and from 90.09±0.00% to 115.05±7.03% respectively. The loads of Total Aerobic Mesophilic Flora (TAMF) and Yeasts and Molds (YM) vary, respectively, from 1.33±0.71x102 CFU/g to 1.24±0.54x104 CFU/g and from <10 CFU/g to 2.20±0.14x103 CFU/g. For most samples, total coliforms (TC) and Thermotolerant Coliforms (TTC) loads were less than 10 CFU/g. Salmonella-Shigella was absent from all samples. Referring to the standards, for all the germs studied, 100% of the rice couscous samples, 83.34% of the millet dèguè samples, 66.66% of the sorghum dèguè samples, and 77.78% of the maize couscous samples presented satisfactory microbiological quality.
Academic Motivation, Attitudes and Beliefs of Learning Grammar and Emotional Achievement: A Causal Model on Writing Skills
Authors: Villabrille Lalaine G. , Limpot Marilou Y.
Published: November 2023

Objectives: To determine the best fit model of the writing skills of Senior High School students.

Methodology: The respondents were 400 Senior High School students from private schools in Davao City Division, Philippines. The respondents were chosen using stratified random sampling. The data were collected using google forms.

Results and Discussion: The overall results showed that the respondents had a high level of academic motivation, students' grammar learning attitudes, and beliefs, emotional achievement and writing skills. It also showed a significant relationship between three variables: academic motivation, students' grammar learning attitudes, and beliefs, emotional achievement to writing skills. Among the five models, model 5 best fits the study.

Recommendations: Based on the results of the study, the researcher proposed the following recommendation: first, focus on raising the level of effort because it got the lowest and the descriptive level is high. This indicates that the students do not have enough academic motivation to write. Second, since speaking grammar has reached a high descriptive level, concentrate on improving the level of grammar and reading, grammar and listening, grammatical classroom work, and speaking grammar in particular. It simply indicates that the four markers of pupils' grammar learning behavior and attitudes are weak. Lastly, because the obtained descriptive level is high, raising the students' emotional acquisition level in the indicators connected to emotions in the classroom, related emotions to learning, and related emotions to the exam. In the future, this needs to be prioritized and given greater attention in order to better develop kids' emotional intelligence and writing abilities. As a result, the study suggests that educators devise plans, exercises, and other techniques to help pupils integrate emotions into their academic work. The development of organizations that are nurtured in the stabilization of kids' emotions will be intensified among school administrators.
Multipurpose Drug from Rouwolfia serpentina and Nigella sativa: A Herbal Approach to Treat Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia in Experimental Rodent Model
Authors: Ananta Mokaddas Flora , Oyshi Sadia Adnin , Mim Mst. Morsheda Akter , Chowdhury Rifah Noor , Akter Romana , Rahman Md Abdur , Zaman Tasnuva Sharmin , Tahsin Md. Rafat , Akter Tahmina , Chowdhury Jakir Ahmed , Aktar Fahima , Kabir Shaila , Chowdhury Abu Asad , Amran Md. Shah
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Hypertension refers to the condition where the pressure of blood towards the artery walls is constantly too excessive. Estimated 17.9 million lives each year is taken by this. Its key etiological factors consist of genetic predisposition, unhealthy lifestyle choices, including immoderate salt intake, obesity, lack of physical activity, and chronic situations like kidney disease or hormonal imbalances. Focusing on herbal medications for this will be safer, and affordable alternatives of unwanted risk and negative effects of synthetic medications.

Methods and Materials: Six groups of mice were taken. In group 2-5   high fat diet and 3% NaCl was given to induce disease. Group 3,4 and 5 was treated by the ethanolic extract of Nigella sativa, Rouwolfia Serpentina and mixture of Nigella sativa and Rouwolfia Serpentina respectively. 

Results and Discussion: It has been observed that in all group hypertension condition was restored significantly (p<0.05). In the treatment groups Rouwolfia Serpentina has displayed best efficiency. The mixture of Rouwolfia Serpentina and Nigella sativa showed 2nd most efficiency. On the other hand, Nigella sativa showed comparatively less but statistically significant (p<0.05) efficacy than others. Nigella sativa significantly (p<0.05) restored disturbed lipid profile (Low density lipoprotein, High density lipoprotein and Triglyceride).

Conclusion: As The mixture of the two plant extracts gives both anti-hypertensive and anti- hyperlipidemic activity, it has high potential to be used in hypertension management specially when it is exacerbated by hyperlipidemia and this demands for further study.
Coronary Artery Spasm During Pulsed Field vs Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of the Mitral Isthmus
Authors: Zhang Chi , Neuzil Petr , Petru Jan , Funasako Moritoshi , Hala Pavel , Kopriva Karel , Koruth Jacob S. , Dukkipati Srinivas R. , Reddy Vivek Y.
Published: November 2023

Importance

In treating atrial fibrillation, pulsed field ablation (PFA) is a novel energy modality with comparable efficacy to conventional thermal ablation, such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA), but with the benefit of some preferentiality to myocardial tissue ablation. Studies have demonstrated important safety advantages, including the absence of esophageal injury or pulmonary vein stenosis and only rare phrenic nerve injury. However, there is emerging evidence of coronary artery vasospasm provoked by PFA.

Objective

To compare the incidence and severity of left circumflex arterial vasospasm between PFA and RFA during adjacent ablation along the mitral isthmus.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This prospective cohort study enrolled consecutive adult patients receiving first-ever PFA or RFA of the mitral isthmus during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in 2022 with acute follow-up at a single referral European center.

Exposure

A posterolateral mitral isthmus line was created using either a multielectrode pentaspline PFA catheter (endocardial ablation) or a saline-irrigated RFA catheter. Simultaneous diagnostic coronary angiography was performed before, during, and after catheter ablation. Nitroglycerin was planned for spasm persisting beyond 20 minutes or for significant electrocardiographic changes.

Main Outcomes and Measures

The frequency and severity of left circumflex arterial vasospasm was assessed and monitored, as were time to remission and any need for nitroglycerin administration.

Results

Of 26 included patients, 19 (73%) were male, and the mean (SD) age was 65.5 (9.3) years. Patients underwent either PFA (n = 17) or RFA (n = 9) along the mitral isthmus. Coronary spasm was observed in 7 of 17 patients (41.2%) undergoing PFA: in 7 of 9 (77.8%) when the mitral isthmus ablation line was situated superiorly and in 0 of 8 when situated inferiorly. Conversely, coronary spasm did not occur in any of the 9 patients undergoing RFA. Of 5 patients in whom crossover PFA was performed after RFA failed to achieve conduction block, coronary spasm occurred in 3 (60%). Most instances of spasm (9 of 10 [90%]) were subclinical, with 2 (20%) requiring nitroglycerin administration. The median (range) time to resolution of spasm was 5 (5-25) minutes.

Conclusion and Relevance

When creating a mitral isthmus ablation line during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, adjacent left circumflex arterial vasospasm frequently occurred with PFA and not RFA but was typically subclinical.
Keratinocyte Carcinoma Incidence by Race and Ethnicity in Older Adults With Medicare Coverage
Authors: Navsaria Lucy J. , Li Yao , Tripathy Sanjna , Mohr Cassandra A. , Hinkston Candice L. , Margolis David J. , Wehner Mackenzie R.
Published: November 2023

This cohort study examines raw and age-adjusted differences in the incidence of keratinocyte carcinoma among Medicare beneficiaries by race and ethnicity.
Emergency Medical Responses at US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Centers in California
Authors: Dekker Annette M. , Farah Jennifer , Parmar Parveen , Uner Atilla B. , Schriger David L.
Published: November 2023

Importance

Knowledge of medical care in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers is limited. Reviews show high rates of preventable deaths while in detention due to substandard medical care within detention centers.

Objective

To describe characteristics of medical emergencies at ICE detention centers in California.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This cross-sectional study analyzed emergency medical services (EMS)–reported medical emergencies activated through 911 from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2022, at 3 of the 5 ICE detention centers in California: Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Imperial Regional Detention Facility, and Otay Mesa Detention Center.

Exposure

Medical services requiring 911 activation.

Main Outcomes and Measures

Data included the number of EMS-reported medical emergencies; ICE-reported medical emergencies; patient age and sex; and medical data in the EMS report, including primary symptom, EMS provider (emergency medical technician or paramedic) impression, vital signs, and interventions performed, using descriptive statistics.

Results

In this analysis of 3 detention centers with a mean daily census of 775 (range, 504-1001) individuals per center, there was a median of 68 (IQR, 10-88) EMS-reported emergencies per center per year for a total of 1224 emergencies. The EMS-reported emergencies involved 881 males (72%) and 338 females (28%) with a median age of 39.0 (IQR 30.0-49.0) years. The ratios of female-to-male EMS-reported emergencies were 0.51 (95% CI, 0.31-0.87) at Adelanto, 0.86 (95% CI, 0.31-2.43) at Imperial, and 1.60 (95% CI, 1.40-1.83) at Otay Mesa. Pregnancy-related emergencies accounted for 12.4% (42 of 338) of emergencies in females. A total of 357 individuals (29.2%) had at least 1 abnormal vital sign during their EMS encounter. Psychiatric emergencies comprised 48 EMS responses (3.9%), despite higher rates of ICE-reported psychiatric-related complaints. The median number of monthly EMS-reported emergencies across all 3 centers was 3 (IQR, 0-9) vs 4 ICE-reported emergencies (IQR, 1-15).

Conclusions and Relevance

In this study of medical emergencies at 3 of 5 ICE detention facilities in California, there were discrepancies in EMS vs ICE reported emergencies. The data suggested that vulnerable populations, such as pregnant women, had an increased number of medical emergencies, while individuals with psychiatric emergencies accounted for fewer reported emergencies. Based on these findings, emergency medical care provision in ICE detention centers requires increased transparency to ensure appropriate delivery of care.
Long‐term follow‐up of task‐specific tremor after thalamotomy: a retrospective observational study
Authors: Murakami Masato , Horisawa Shiro , Kim Kilsoo , Takeda Nobuhiko , Goto Shinichi , Kohara Kotaro , Kawamata Takakazu , Taira Takaomi
Published: November 2023

Objective

This study aimed to report the long‐term results of thalamotomy in 23 patients with task‐specific tremor.

Methods

Data of 23 patients with task‐specific tremor who underwent ventralis intermedius nucleus and posterior part of ventro‐oral nucleus thalamotomy at the Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital between 2010 and 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. To evaluate neurological conditions, the severity of task‐specific tremor was divided into 0 (no tremor), 1 (slightly tremulous), 2 (moderately tremulous), 3 (accomplishing tasks with great difficulty), and 4 (unable to complete tasks). We also used the subscores “handwriting” (0–4) and “spiral drawing” (0–4) of the Clinical Rating Scales for Tremor. Evaluation scales were presented as medians and interquartile ranges.

Results

The severities of task‐specific tremor were 3.0 (3.0–4.0) preoperatively and 0.0 (0.0–0.0, p < 0.0001) at the last available evaluation. The writing and spiral drawing of the Clinical Rating Scales for Tremor significantly improved from 3.0 (3.0–4.0) and 3.0 (2.0–3.0) preoperatively, respectively, to 0.0 (0.0–0.0, p < 0.0001) and 0.0 (0.0–0.0, p < 0.0001) at the last available evaluation, respectively. The mean clinical follow‐up period was 62.7 ± 26.0 months. Seven (30.4%) patients had focal hand dystonia, which newly developed on the ipsilateral side of the tremor at 2–45 months after the surgery. No serious complications were observed.

Interpretation

Thalamotomy significantly improves task‐specific tremor with high long‐term efficacy, and long‐term follow‐up is important because focal hand dystonia can develop postoperatively.
Electrothermal Dry Adhesives with High Adhesion Under Low Temperatures Based on Tunable Stiffness
Authors: Zhang Jinyu , Tian Hongmiao , Liu Haoran , Wang Duorui , Wu Yihang , Li Xiangming , Wang Chunhui , Chen Xiaoliang , Shao Jinyou
Published: November 2023

Bioinspired dry adhesives relying on van der Waals interactions have shown great potential in object manipulation and climbing robots. Although substantial progress has been made in dry adhesives for extreme environments (such as vacuum and microgravity), robust adhesion at low temperatures, i.e., typical scenes in space or polar environments, is rarely achieved. Here, an electrothermal dry adhesive (EDA) based on tunable stiffness for low‐temperature environments is proposed, which can be reversibly transformed between the soft and rigid state in low‐temperature environments due to the electrothermal effect. The former is beneficial for conformal contact, while the latter is convenient for interfacial stress homogenization in the grasping stage. According to the adhesion strategy comprising soft contact followed by rigid gripping, the EDA demonstrates the adhesion of 1063 kPa at −90 °C, i.e., 1022 times higher than conventional polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) adhesives. Moreover, the EDA requires an energy supply (6 W at −90 °C) only during pressing, subsequently changing to the rigid state with no power consumption, which requires relatively low electrical energy compared to continuous heating methods. Such adhesion strategy extends the workable temperature of dry adhesives to −90 °C, opening up a new avenue for developing dry adhesives for harsh environments.