bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MACROECONOMIC FACTORS THAT AFFECT DEPOSITOR FUNDS OF SHARIA BANK IN INDONESIA
Authors: Sanjaya Sigit
Published: June 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of macroeconomic factors on Islamic bank savings funds in Indonesia. Macroeconomic variables used; economic growth, government debt, exchange rates, trade balance, money supply (M2), and foreign direct investment. Macroeconomic data is obtained from the publication of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). Depositors’ fund data is obtained from the Financial Services Authority (OJK). The population consists of all Islamic commercial banks and Islamic business units. The sampling technique used total sampling, and data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression. Observation data from January 2005 to December 2019 used quarterly data. The results show that government debt and money supply (M2) positively and significantly affect depositors of Islamic banks in Indonesia. In contrast, economic growth, exchange rates, trade balance, and foreign investment do not significantly affect Islamic bank deposit funds in Indonesia. Keywords: Macroeconomic Factors, Depositor Funds, Sharia BankJEL Classification: C3, E00, Z00
STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION AND POVERTY ERADICATION IN EAST JAVA (A PANEL DATA APPROACH OF 38 COUNTIES)
Authors: Rifa'i Achmad , Listiono Listiono
Published: June 2021

The characteristic of structural transformation is a decrease in the share of agriculture followed by an increase in the industry share in the economy. Sometimes, the share of services to the economy increases more rapidly than the share of the industry, called immature structural transformation. This study aims to analyze the structural transformation process in East Java and its impact on poverty alleviation. Panel data for 38 districts/cities used from the Statistics Indonesia (BPS) during the 2012-2015 period. The estimation results revealed empirically that the service sector has a significant impact on reducing poverty in East Java. This research argues that East Java has experienced immature structural transformation seen from the stagnation of the industry’s share of the economy. It is supposed that the role of the industrial sector is not significant, while the service sector is better to reduce poverty.Keywords: Structural Transformation, Poverty, East Java, Panel DataJEL: B22, I32, L16
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING PRACTICE, TABURIA SUPPLEMENTATION, AND STUNTING PREVALENCE AMONG CHILDREN AGED 24–60 MONTHS IN SIDOTOPO WETAN, SURABAYA
Authors: Sahdani Firda , Isaura Emyr Reisha , Sumarmi Sri
Published: June 2021

Stunting is a condition in which a child’s height is shorter than other children of the same age. Exclusive breastfeeding is a factor that can aff ect the stunting prevalence in Indonesia. In addition, specifi c nutritional intervention through multi-micronutrient supplementation called Taburia is given to prevent stunting. This study was aimed to determine the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding practice and taburia supplementation in children aged 24-60 months in the working area of Sidotopo Wetan Health Center, Surabaya City. This study used secondary data obtained from a child monitoring survey database from the Surabaya City Health Offi ce in the working area of Sidotopo Wetan Health Center. The samples size was 141 children aged 24–60 month, and the statistical analysis employed was the chi-square test. The results showed that the stunting proportion was 54.60%. There was a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding practice and the stunting incidence (p = 0.047). Children who did not provide exclusive breastfeeding had a higher risk 1.97 times of stunting. Taburia supplementation also had a signifi cant relationship with stunting incidence (p = 0.016). Children with non taburia had a higher risk 2.35 times of stunting. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the prevention of stunting can be overcome by maximizing exclusive breastfeeding practice and complementary foods, also the allocation of taburia
PENGARUH PEMBIAYAAN MUDHARABAH PADA NASABAH PEMILIK UMKM DITINJAU DARI PERUBAHAN EKONOMI
Authors: Asprila Febiola Bunga , Samsuri Andriani , Yudha Ana Toni Roby Candra
Published: June 2021

ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pembiayaan mudharabah terhadap perubahan ekonomi nasabahnya melalui empat aspek yaitu aset usaha, omzet usaha, pendapatan usaha, dan laba usaha. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif. Sumber dan jenis data diperoleh dari teknik wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi kepada tujuh nasabah pembiayaan mudharabah, pihak pemerintah Desa Berbek, pihak BMT PUMA dan masyarakat sekitar. Data terkumpul kemudian dianalisis menggunakan teknik reduksi data dengan hasil penelitian yang disajikan dengan tabel, grafik, dan deskripsi. Hasil penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa UMKM mengalami perubahan ekonomi positif yakni mengalami peningkatan berupa aset usaha mencapai 90%, peningkatan omzet usaha mencapai 233,33%, peningkatan pendapatan usaha mencapai 233,33%, dan peningkatan laba usaha mencapai 150%. Namun masih ditemukan nasabah yang menggunakan sebagian dana pembiayaan untuk membayar hutang, membayar sekolah anak, dan kebutuhan lain. BMT PUMA memberikan kepercayaan penuh kepada nasabah tanpa melakukan pengawasan usaha. Saran yang relevan dengan hasil penelitian yaitu nasabah diharapkan lebih amanah dalam menggunakan dana pembiayaan mudharabah, selain itu BMT PUMA sebaiknya lebih tegas dalam mengawasi penggunaan dana pembiayaan mudharabah pada nasabah. Kata Kunci: BMT, UMKM, Mudharabah, Perubahan Ekonomi. ABSTRACTThis research is qualitative research that aims to know the influence of mudharabah financing on the economic changes of its costomers through four aspects, such as business assets, business turnover, business income, and business profit. The technique of data retrieval are interviews, observation, and documentation to seven mudharabah financing costomers, Berbek Government, BMT PUMA members, and local society. Data collected then analyzed by reduction data technique with the research result presented by tables, graphics, and description. The result of this study concludes that Small Micro Enterprises (SME’s) experiencing positive economic changes that experienced an increase in the form of business assets reached 90%, increase in business turnover reached 233,33%, increase in business income reached 233,33%, and increase in business profit 150%. But there were still customers who used part of their financing funds for other needs. BMT PUMA gives full trust to customers without monitoring their business. Suggestions that are relevant to the research result is customers are expected to be more trustworthy in using mudharabah financing funds. Moreover, BMT PUMA should be more assertive in overseeing mudharabah financing funds on customers.Keywords: Baitul Maal Wattamwi, SME’s, Mudharabah, Economic changes.
MANAJEMEN LIKUIDITAS SEBUAH LEMBAGA KEUANGAN MIKRO NON DEPOSIT TAKING
Authors: Hadibowono Satrio , Suprayogi Noven
Published: June 2021

ABSTRAKLembaga keuangan mikro adalah lembaga keuangan yang beroperasi karena berfungsi sebagai perantara keuangan dalam skala yang lebih kecil. Tetapi ada lembaga keuangan mikro yang tidak bekerja dengan cara itu, khususnya lembaga keuangan mikro ini tidak mengambil simpanan dari orang-orang. Karena mereka berfungsi sebagai lembaga keuangan mikro - sosial. Mereka beroperasi dengan sumber modal dari Lembaga Amil Zakat Indonesia, dan memberi orang-orang di sekitar sekolah asrama Islam suatu pemberdayaan dengan memberikan pinjaman dengan berbagai akd, tetapi dengan upah kecil atau rasio bagi hasil (hanya 3%). Lembaga keuangan mikro disebut sebagai Bank Wakaf Mikro. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan penjelasan tentang bagaimana Bank Wakaf Mikro mengelola likuiditasnya tanpa deposit dari debitur. Dengan hanya satu sumber modal, bagaimana Bank Wakaf Mikro dapat mengoperasikan pembiayaan atau operasi peminjaman mereka?.Kata Kunci: Manajemen likuiditas, lembaga keuangan mikro, risiko likuiditas, risiko kredit, biaya operasional, strategi keuangan. ABSTRACTMicrofinance is a financial institution who operates as it function as  a financial intermediaries on a smaller scale. But there is a microfinance institution who don’t works with that way, specifically this microfinance institution does not take any deposit from the people. Because they’re functioned as a microfinance–social institution. They operates with the capital source from Indonesian Amil Zakat Institution, and giving people around islamic boarding school an empowerment by giving a lending with various akd, but with a small wage or profit sharing ratio (only 3%). The microfinance institution is called as Bank Wakaf Mikro. This research goals is to give an explanation about how Bank Wakaf Mikro manage their liquidity without any deposit from debtor. With only one source of capital, how could Bank Wakaf Mikro operates their financing or lending operation?.Keywords: Liquidity management, microfinancing institution, liquidity risk,       financing risk, operational cost, stategy.
MODEL PENGELOLAAN INFAK SEDEKAH PADA FOOD BANK
Authors: Minhajuel Hafiz , Widiastuti Tika
Published: June 2021

ABSTRAKFood Bank adalah organisasi yang mengkoordinasi makanan berlebih dari masyarakat atau industri makanan untuk  disumbangkan kepada orang yang membutuhkan. Food bank telah diterapkan di berbagai kota sebagai usaha dalam mengatasi permasalahan kerawanan pangan. Dalam penelitian ini membahas model pengelolaan infak sedekah dalam program food rescue Garda Pangan Kota Surabaya dengan metode studi kasus kualitatif-deskriptif. Beberapa pengurus Garda Pangan Surabaya dan penerima manfaat menjadi informan kunci dalam penelitian ini. Hasil dalam penelitian menunjukkan Garda Pangan menggunakan model pengelolaan konsumtif tradisional. Garda Pangan hanya ingin berfokus menyalurkan makanan yang berpotensi terbuang kepada masyarakat pra sejahtera yang membutuhkan melalui program food rescue. Penelitian ini memberikan memberikan kontribusi gambaran model pengelolaan infak sedekah dengan membangun food bank agar dapat memberikan bantuan pangan kepada masyarakat lebih optimal.Kata Kunci: Model Pengelolaan, Infak, Sedekah, Food Bank, Food Rescue. ABSTRACTFood Bank is an organization that voluntarily coordinates excess food from the community or the food industry to donate to the poor and needy. Food banks have been implemented in various cities in an effort to overcome the problem of food insecurity. In this research, it discusses the management model of alms donations in the food rescue program of Garda Pangan Kota Surabaya with a qualitative-descriptive case study method. Several Surabaya Food Guard administrators and beneficiaries were key informants in this study. The results of the study indicate that Garda Pangan uses a traditional consumptive management model. Garda Pangan only wants to focus on distributing food that is potentially wasted to underprivileged people in need through a food rescue program. This study contributes to an overview of the alms donation management model by building a food bank so that it can provide food assistance to the community more optimally.Keywords: Management Model, Infaq, Alms, Food Bank, Food Rescue.
NILAI PENGALAMAN PADA HALAL FESYEN DAN KEPUASAN PENGALAMAN TERHADAP NIAT BERPERILAKU
Authors: Sari Novi Sekar , Ratnasari Ririn Tri
Published: June 2021

ABSTRAKIndonesia memiliki peluang besar menjadi barometer halal fesyen dunia. Cara yang harus dilakukan supaya bertahan di industri halal fesyen dengan mempunyai kreativitas dan menghasilkan produk baru yang inovatif.  Nilai pengalaman merupakan faktor penting yang memengaruhi keberhasilan, inovasi dan daya saing. Nilai pengalaman dianggap memiliki pengaruh terhadap kepuasan pengalaman dan niat berperilaku. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan mengkaji pengaruh nilai pengalaman pada halal fesyen, kepuasan pengalaman dan niat berperilaku dengan objek penelitian Laksmi Muslimah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan menggunakan path analysis. Penelitian ini memiliki hasil bahwa nilai pengalaman pada halal fesyen berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan pengalaman, kepuasan pengalaman berpengaruh terhadap niat berperilaku, nilai pengalaman pada halal fesyen berpengaruh terhadap niat berperilaku. Penelitian ini memiliki implikasi pada ilmu pemasaran Islam, yaitu pemahaman tentang pengalaman konsumen yang kemudian akan memberikan dampak pada perilaku masa depan seperti merekomendasikan produk/layanan kepada orang lain.Kata Kunci: nilai pengalaman, halal fesyen, kepuasan pengalaman, niat berperilaku. ABSTRACTIndonesia has a great opportunity to become a barometer of the world's halal fashion. The way that must be done to survive in the halal fashion industry is by having creativity and producing innovative new products. Experiential value is an important factor affecting success, innovation and competitiveness. Experiential value is considered to have an influence on experiential satisfaction and behavioral intention. This study aims to identify and examine the effect between the experiential value on halal fashion, experiential  satisfaction and behavioral intention with the object of research of Laksmi Muslimah. This study uses quantitative methods using path analysis. This study has the results that the experiential value on halal fashion has an effect on experiential satisfaction, experiential satisfaction has an effect on behavioral intention, the experiential value on halal fashion has an effect on behavioral intention. This research has implications for Islamic marketing science, namely an understanding of consumer experiences which will then have an impact on future behavior such as products/services to others.Keywords: experiential value, halal fashion, experiential satisfaction, behavioral intention.
Statin Disruption of Cholesterol Metabolism and Altered Innate Inflammatory Responses in Atherosclerosis
Authors: Lioudakis Emmanouil , Lucitt Margaret
Published: June 2021

Atherosclerosis is well recognised as a disease associated with elevated cholesterol levels. Innate monocytes and macrophage cells laden with cholesterol have long been described as key players in driving low grade inflammation characteristic of atherosclerosis. In more recent times it has been shown how various mechanisms controlling metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming of these innate immune cells influence their inflammatory responses. In this review a general role of intracellular metabolism in reprogramming innate immune cells will be discussed with a particular emphasis on evidence supporting how innate reprogramming contributes to the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis. In addition the evidence for the role of statins in altering these metabolic adaptations to control the development and progression of atherosclerotic plaques is discussed.
The state of research art in “quilombola school education” in Brazil between 2015 and 2020
Authors: Nascimento Mariana Galvão , Silva Renato Izidoro da
Published: June 2021

Considering the period that covers the years 2015 and 2020, we intend to present the panorama of the researches carried out in Brazil, which have as their object “quilombola school education”. We also seek to identify the concepts that are used in the works found and the authors the most cited. Specifically, we are interested in verifying in the research carried out in the Postgraduate Programs in Education, the presence of the theoretical contribution of Afrocentricity and Decolonial Studies.
Efficacy and mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine in relieving antibiotic-resistant bacterial diarrhea in children：study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Bi Chao-ran , Wei Jing , Xie Xiao-fei , Liu Yan-jing
Published: June 2021

Background: Bacterial infection is an important cause of diarrhea in children, potentially leading to malnutrition, growth and development disorders, and even death. Antibiotic abuse and resistance are widespread problems worldwide, especially in China. We therefore designed a study to evaluate the clinical efficacy and mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine in alleviating the effects of antibiotic resistance in childhood bacterial diarrhea and enhancing the sensitivity of pathogenic bacteria to antibiotics.Methods: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial has completed ChiCTR registration. The trial will randomly divide 120 children who meet the inclusion criteria into three groups: experimental group 1 (basic treatment + Gegen Qinlian decoction granules + Erbai drink placebo); experimental group 2 (basic treatment + Erbai drink granules + Gegen Qinlian decoction placebo); and control group (basic treatment + Gegen Qinlian decoction placebo + Erbai drink placebo). The main efficacy indicators will be antibiotic use rate and clinical cure rate, and the secondary efficacy indicators will be time to antibiotic intervention, effective rate, and course of treatment determined after 5 days. The following physical and chemical indicators will be measured: routine blood parameters, procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, electrocardiogram, liver and kidney function, electrolytes, routine urinalysis, routine stool analysis, and stool culture (including drug sensitivity). Discussion: The results of this study may provide an objective clinical basis for the use of traditional Chinese medicine in managing antibiotic-resistant bacterial diarrhea in children, formulating relevant guidelines, and demonstrating the use of traditional Chinese medicine for reducing the use of antibiotics.Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR1900027915. Date of last refreshed on 12/4/2019, http://www.chictr.org.cn/index.aspx.
Mutual Coupling Reduction In Microstrip Patch Antenna Arrays Using Simple Microstrip Resonator
Authors: Roshani Saeed , Shahv Haniaisieh
Published: June 2021

In this paper a novel ladder resonator is introduced to decrease mutual coupling effect between two microstrip patch antennas. Applied patch antennas are operating at 2.45 GHz frequency (ISM band), which specially used for multiple-input–multiple-output (MIMO) systems. The edge-to-edge distance between two microstrip patch antennas is 0.05 λ. The proposed ladder resonator impressively blocks the surface current between two patch antennas at the operating frequency, which results in mutual effect reduction. The proposed configuration has been fabricated and tested. Scattering parameters with and without of proposed resonator has been investigated. The results show that, the proposed configuration increases isolation between two microstrip patch antennas about 42dB.
Optimal Design and Numerical Analysis of Soil Slope Reinforcement by a New Developed Polymer Micro Anti-slide Pile
Authors: Wang Yuke , Han Musen , Yu Xiang , Guo Chengchao , Shao Jinggan
Published: June 2021

As a new material, polyurethane polymer has been widely used in engineering in recent years due to the excellent engineering mechanical properties. Based on the characteristics of this material, a multi pipe grouting micro anti-slide pile is proposed, which is formed by using polymer slurry as grouting material. Compared with traditional anti-slide pile, the polymer micro pile has the advantages of strong applicability, no water reaction, small disturbance, fast construction, economy and durability. As a flexible retaining structure, polymer micro-piles can strengthen the slope by cooperating with the forces. However, there is no report on the reinforcement of slope by polymer micro piles at present. In this paper, a three-dimensional multi row polymer micro piles model for slope reinforcement considering different embedded depth and pile location is established. Safety factor, thrust force of landslide behind pile, length of pile and mises stress are taken as four factors to evaluate reinforcement effect, the optimal reliability of polymer micro anti-slide pile for slope reinforcement is evaluated by giving different weight values to each factor through multi factor comprehensive evaluation method. The safety factor of slope (Fs), landslide thrust behind pile and mises stress of pile are analyzed under different embedded depth (le) and pile position (px). The results show that the best embedded depth is about1/8 − 1/12 of the horizontal length of the landslide behind the pile when multi row polymer micro piles are used to reinforce the slope; the optimum position of pile arrangement is 0.55–0.65 times the slope length from the top of the slope.
A Novel Fuzzy PI-LADRC Combined Control Strategy for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motorized Spindle
Authors: Wentao Shan , Yun Zhiheng , Bai Guomeng
Published: June 2021

This paper focuses on the vector control scheme of surface-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motorized spindle, to solve the problem of poor speed regulation performance of spindle under high-speed operation conditions, according to the principle of double closed-loop vector control, the characteristics of speed loop and current loop are analyzed, and fuzzy theory is introduced to optimize the traditional speed loop PI controller, furthermore the system parameters are adjusted in real time. Aiming at improving the dynamic response ability of the control system, a first-order linear active disturbance rejection controller is proposed to replace the traditional current loop PI controller, which enhances the anti-interference ability of the system. Experimental results show that the fuzzy PI-LADRC combined control strategy can effectively reduce stator current ripple and torque ripple, and improve the dynamic response speed and anti-interference ability of the system. At last can also improve the output performance of the motorized spindle.
Driving Factors of Carbon Emissions in China's Municipalities: A LMDI Approach
Authors: Liu Yuanxin , Jiang Yajing , Liu Hui , Li Bo , Yuan Jia-hai
Published: June 2021

China, as the world’s largest carbon dioxide emitter, is bound to assume the important responsibility of energy conservation and emission reduction. To this end, each city, led by representative municipalities directly under the Central Government, must enhance efforts in carbon emission reduction to jointly realize China’s low-carbon transition. Taking four representative municipalities, namely, Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing as the case cities, this paper establishes a decomposition analysis for the driving factors of carbon emissions by applying the LMDI method covering data from 2007 to 2017. Kaya identity is used to decompose the effects into eight driving factors: GDP effect, industrial structure effect, energy intensity effect, overall energy structure effect, population effect, urbanization effect, per capita energy consumption effect, urban and rural energy structure effect. The results show that at the municipality level, the driving factors that promote the growth of carbon emissions are the GDP growth effect and the population effect, with the former still being the most important factor in the municipalities with faster economic growth; and industrial structure effect is the most important factor that inhibits the growth of carbon emissions, followed by energy structure effect. The paper thereby puts forward policy implications for China's economic policies.
The Institutional Logic of Digitalism: Exploring The Aftermath of Large-Scale Technology In Healthcare Organisations
Authors: Kjekshus Lars Erik , Bygstad Bendik
Published: June 2021

Background: Healthcare organisations experience organisational difficulties and inertia in the implementation of large-scale information and communication technology (ICT). The ongoing discussion concerns the full understanding of these changes and the interplay between ICT, innovation and organisational change.Methods: We introduce ‘digitalism’ as a new institutional logic in healthcare organisations, alongside managerialism and professionalism. To develop our argument, we combine organisational and institutional logic theory with information systems research into enterprise architecture and large-scale ICT systems. We illustrate our arguments with a multi-source case study of a process of organisational development before and after the implementation of centralised large-scale ICT systems at a large Norwegian university hospital in 2015. Conclusion: Understanding of digitalism, blending and competing with traditional institutional logics in healthcare organisations, gives insight into how large-scale technology and organisations are tied together and can contribute to effective healthcare management and prevent organisational inertia.
Biodegradation of Di-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate by Novel Rhodococcus Aetherivorans PFS1 Strain Isolated From Paddy Field Soil
Authors: Kamaraj Yoganathan , Subramaniyan Satheeshkumar , Punamalai Ganesh
Published: June 2021

Di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP) is the phthalate ester frequently utilized as a plasticizer, commonly found in cosmetics, packaging materials, moreover, it has carcinogenic and mutagenic effect on humans. In the current study, we isolated the soil bacterium Rhodococcus aetherivorans PFS1 and to assess its DEHP degradation ability in various environmental conditions. The strain PFS1 was isolated from paddy field soil and identified by the 16S rRNA sequencing analyses. The strain PFS1 was examined for its biodegradation ability of DEHP at various pH, temperature, salt concentration, glucose concentration, and high and low concentration of DEHP. Moreover, the biodegradation of DEHP at a contaminated soil environment by strain PFS1 was assessed. Further, the metabolic pathway of DEHP degradation by PFS1 was analyzed by HPLC-MS analysis. The results showed that the strain PFS1 effectively degraded the DEHP at neutral pH and temperature 30 °C, moreover, expressed excellent DEHP degradation at the high salt concentration (up to 50 g/L). The strain PFS1 was efficiently degraded the different tested phthalate esters (PAEs) up to 90%. Significantly removed the DEHP contamination in soil along with native organisms which are present in soil up to 94.66%, nevertheless, the PFS1 alone degraded the DEHP up to 87.665% in sterilized soil. According to HPLC-MS analysis, DEHP was degraded into phthalate (PA) by PFS1 strain via mono (2-ethylehxyl) phthalate (MEHP), then PA was utilized for cell growth. These results suggest that R. aetherivorans PFS1 has excellent potential to degrade DEHP at various environmental conditions especially in contaminated paddy field soil.
Understanding Biochemical Defense of Leucas Aspera in Crude Oil Polluted Habitat and Changes in Soil Properties
Authors: Kalita Meghali , Chakravarty Paramita , Deka Hemen
Published: June 2021

The response of an indigenous medicinal herb Leucas aspera in crude oil polluted habitat was studied. The productivity, antioxidants, phytochemical and functional group profiles of the plant species in stress conditions were investigated. Besides, changes in enzymes, beneficial bacterial populations and physico-chemical conditions and total oil and grease (TOG) contents in the contaminated soils were also studied. The results showed improvement in physico-chemical conditions, increase in beneficial bacterial population (4.1-5.4 folds) and decrease in TOG (31.3%) level of the contaminated soils by end of the experimental trials. The activities of dehydrogenase, urease, alkaline phosphatase, catalase, amylase and cellulase have increased in the range of 23.6-174.4% after introduction of L. aspera in the contaminated soils. Further, there were significant variations in leaf area index, chlorophyll and biomass contents of the experimental plant as against the initial level and control. Besides, the results also revealed significant deviations in the antioxidant and phytochemical profiles of L. aspera suggesting the enzymatic defense of the plant species in the crude oil contaminated soils. The fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) analysis confirmed the uptake and metabolism of some hydrocarbon components by the experimental plant from the contaminated soils.
The Value of MRI Dynamic Enhancement Quantitative Parameters In Distinguishing UIP And NSIP
Authors: Chen Xinhui , Cheng Ge , Yang Xinguan , Hu Yufang , Zhou Zhipeng
Published: June 2021

Background Interstitial pneumonia is a lung disease characterized by pulmonary interstitial inflammation and progressive pulmonary fibrosis. There are many causes of it, which lead to different types with different prognosis. Moreover, the mixture of different classifications will make the diagnosis difficult for radiologists, and it will also make treatment difficult for clinicians. Therefore, patients and clinicians urgently need new imaging methods to solve this problem. Currently, the most common types of interstitial pneumonia are usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) and non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP).The purpose of this article is to introduce the value of MRI dynamic enhancement quantitative parameters in the identification of UIP and NSIP.Methods All patients with interstitial pneumonia whose images on HRCT were consistent with UIP and patients with NSIP were further examined by dynamic enhanced MRI. Follow-up was continued. Patients with UIP confirmed by pathology or ineffective after treatment and with imaging characteristics consistent with UIP were classified as UIP group (n=9). In addition, NSIP was confirmed pathologically, or the treatment was effective and the imaging characteristics were consistent with NSIP, which was classified as another group (n=18). All patients underwent high-resolution CT plain scan and MRI plain scan + dynamic enhancement scan. Different types of interstitial pneumonia were compared to obtain the dynamic enhancement quantitative parameter values at the pathological site or the most severe level was selected for the region of interest after clinical diagnosis. (Region of interest, ROI) delineate the obtained quantitative parameter values, and then compare the quantitative parameter values of MRI dynamic enhancement in each group. Results The differences in dynamic enhancement quantitative parameters between the UIP and NSIP groups were statistically significant. Correspondingly, the pseudo-colour images formed by the lesions in these two groups were different. ktrans and iAUC values were lower in the UIP group than in the NSIP group, with p-values of 0.000 and 0.043 respectively; Kep and Ve values were not statistically different between the two groups. On the pseudo-colour map, the lesions in UIP were mainly blue - colourless, while the NSIP lesions were mainly light yellow - light blue.Conclusions The quantitative parameters of MRI dynamic enhancement examinations are considered to be valuable in identifying UIP and NSIP.
Nutritional Status And Associated Factors Among Lactating Women In Eastern, Ethiopia
Authors: Tariku Zerihun , Tefera Bereket , Samuel Serawit , Derese Tariku , Markos Melese , Dessu Samuel
Published: June 2021

Background: The nutritional status of lactating women is very important since it also affects the health of their children. However, there was limited information on maternal nutrition status in low-income countries like Ethiopia, especially in the study area. Methods: Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among 401 lactating women in Dire Dawa town health facilities from February 10/02/2019 – March 30/ 03/2019. All variables with a p-value of less than 0.25 were entered into multivariable logistic regression to identify factors associated with undernutrition.Result: Prevalence of undernutrition was 22 %. Women who age 15-25 years were four times more likely undernourished than older [AOR=4.04(CI: (1.74, 9.40)]. Unable to read and write Women were almost five times more likely to be undernourished than formal education [AOR=4.76 CI: (2.31, 9.81)]. Women who have family size >7 were six times more likely to be undernourished than family size < 3 [AOR=5.53 CI :( 1.15, 26.53)]. Women not take additional food during lactating were 4.5 times more likely undernourished than take additional food [AOR=4.56 CI (1.50, 13.9)]. DD score < 5 were four times more likely to be undernourished than (>= 5) DD [AOR= 4 CI: (2.02, 7.90)].Conclusion: prevalence of undernutrition in the study area was high: Factors associated with undernu+trion were: Age of lactating women, Education status, and Family size, Additional food during lactation and DD score. Thus, multi-sectoral collaboration targeted at improving women’s educational status and increasing food during lactation need to be emphasized.
Influence of Metallic Powder Characteristics On Extruded Feedstock Performance For Indirect Additive Manufacturing
Authors: Santos Cyril , Gatões Daniel , Cerejo Fábio , Vieira Teresa
Published: June 2021

Material Extrusion (MEX) of metallic powder-based filaments has been showing great potential as an additive manufacturing technology. MEX provides an easy solution, as an alternative to direct additive manufacturing technologies (e.g. SLM, EBM, DED) for problematic metallic powder, like copper powder, due to its reflectivity and thermal conductivity. MEX, an indirect technology, consists of 5 steps – optimising metal powder, mixing (feedstock), filament production, shaping, debinding and sintering. The great challenge in MEX is, undoubtedly, filament manufacturing for optimal green density, and consequently the sintered properties. The filament, to be extrudable, must accomplish at optimal powder volume concentration (CPVC) with good rheological performance, flexibility, and stiffness. These have a main role in the quality of the 3D objects after debinding and sintering. In this study, a feedstock composition (similar binder, additives and CPVC - 61% vol.) of copper with three different particle powder characteristics was selected, in order to highlight their role. The quality of the filaments, strands and 3D objects was analyzed by micro-CT highlighting the influence of the different powder characteristics on the homogeneity and defects of the greens. Sintered filaments were also analysed, regarding hardness, microstructure and a comparison between green and sintered defects, using micro-CT. The filament based on particles powder with D50 close to 11 µm and straight distribution of particles size shows the best homogeneity and lower defects.
Exposure-lag Response of Air Temperature on COVID-19 Incidence in Italy
Authors: Fong Fang Chyi , Goodson Michaela Louise , Smith Daniel Robert
Published: June 2021

The exposure-lag response of air temperature on COVID-19 incidence is unclear and there have been concerns regarding the robustness of previous studies. Here we present an analysis of high spatial and temporal resolution using the distributed lag non-linear modelling (DLNM) framework. We first fit statistical models to select Italian cities, accounting for lag effects up to 10 days and several categories of potential confounders (policy, mobility, meteorological, and pollution variables). Estimates from these models are then synthesised using random effects meta-analysis to yield pooled estimates of the exposure-lag response presented as the relative risk (RR) and cumulative RR (RRcum). Though there was variation in the lag-specific exposure-response curves, the cumulative exposure response was approximately bell shaped, with highest risk at 19.8 °C, 2.39 [95% CI: 1.13; 2.94] times that at 4.7 °C which represented the lowest risk. Our work is in agreement with studies suggesting “lower” and “higher” temperatures might reduce covid-19 transmission, though our results suggest the optimum temperature for outdoor transmission might be higher than previously thought. Due to this uncertainty, our work underscores the need for facemasks and social distancing even in warm temperatures.
Spectral Characterization, Antioxidant And Anti-Tumor Activity of Kaempferol- 3-O-Alpha-L-Rhamnoside; A Flavonol Glycoside Isolated From The Ethyl Acetate Extract of Pithecellobium Dulce Leaves
Authors: Akter Masuma , Hasan Mahadi , Parvin Shahnaj , Rahman Aziz Abdur , Islam Ekramul
Published: June 2021

Background: Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.), an evergreen medium-sized, spiny tree which have vast nutritional values and widely used in ayurvedic medicines and home remedies. The plant has also been a rich source of biologically active compounds. The present study was designed to isolate pure compound and to know the efficacy as antioxidant as well as its anti-tumor activity on Ehrlich ascites carcinoma cell (EAC). Methods: The isolation of the compound was carried out by column chromatography and structure was revealed by 1H-NMR and 13C NMR. The antioxidant activity was investigated by the scavenging of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radicals as well as the inhibition of oxidative damage of pUC19 plasmid DNA, hemolysis and lipid peroxidation induced by 2, 2’-azobis (2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride (AAPH) in human erythrocytes. In vivo anti-tumor activity of the compound was also evaluated by determining the viable tumor cell count, hematological profiles of experimental mice along with observing morphological changes of EAC cells by fluorescence microscope. Results: The isolated compound showed strong antioxidant activity in DPPH radical scavenging with IC50 of 14.6μg/ml. It also effectively inhibited AAPH induced oxidation in DNA and human erythrocyte model and lipid per oxidation. In anti-tumor assay, 70.89±6.62% growth of inhibition of EAC was observed as compare to the control mice (p<0.05) at a dose 50mg/kg body weight. Conclusion: The compound may have a great importance as a therapeutic agent in preventing oxidative damage of biomolecules and therapeutic use in chemotherapy.
Intent to Stay in Nursing Profession and Associated Factors Among Nurses Working in Public Hospitals of Harari Regional State and Dire Dawa Administration, Eastern Ethiopia
Authors: Eshetu Kirubel , Gelaw Belete , Lankrew Tadele , Tekalegn Tiwabwork , Assefa Andualem , Demeke Tsegaye
Published: June 2021

Background: Intent to stay in nursing profession becomes a critical issue across a globe and lack of nurses represent problems of health care system in terms of cost, ability to care for patients and quality of care. Many nurses are departing from their profession. There is scarce data about the level and factors associated with intent to stay.Objective: To determine the level of intent to stay in nursing profession and associated factors among nurses working at public hospitals of Harari regional state and Dire Dawa Administration, Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among 413 nurses working in public hospitals, Harar and Dire Dawa Administration from March 1 to 30/2020. Participants were selected by simple random sampling methods. Interviewer guided pre-tested and structured self-administered questionnaire were used to collect data. Data were entered using EpiData Version 4.6 and exported to SPSS Version 20 for analysis. Descriptive statistics were carried out. Bivariable and multivariable analysis were used. The association between dependent and independent variables was determined using adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval. Finally, the variables that have p-value of <0.05 were considered as statistically significant. Goodness of fit was tested by Hosmer Lemeshow statistic which was 0.254 and omnibus test, which was 0.00.Results: The results showed that level of Nurses’ intent to stay in the profession was 49.3% (95%CI: 46-55.9). Having dependent family members (AOR=1.908, 95%CI:1.142-3.188), overall job satisfaction (AOR=6.54, 95%CI, 2.774-15.41) and overall organizational commitment (AOR=0.301, 95%CI, 0.127-0.713) and normative commitment (AOR=3.617,95%CI, 1.879-6.963) were significantly associated with intent to stay.Conclusion: This study showed that the level of intent to stay was low among nurses. Having dependent family members, job satisfaction, organizational commitment and having a high normative commitment showed association with intent to stay. This kind of instability in nursing staffs might compromise the nursing service quality. Therefore, enhancing nurses’ job satisfaction, autonomy, professional opportunity, and organizational commitment are key for improving nurse’s intent to stay.
Comparative Efficacy of Traditional Conservative Treatment and Ct-guided Local Chemotherapy for Mild Spinal Tuberculosis
Authors: Guo Yangyang , Xu Meitao , Li Lei , Gu Bin , Zhang Zehua , Diao Wenbo
Published: June 2021

Background: There are considerable differences in the treatment strategy for spinal tuberculosis, inclouding conservative or surgical procedures. Conservative treatment is always suitable for most patients. This study aimed to compare the clinical efficacy of traditional conservative treatment with CT-guided local chemotherapy strategy of mild spinal tuberculosis.Methods: This research retrospectively analysed 120 patients with spinal tuberculosis between January 2005 and January 2016 according to the diagnostic criteria of mild spinal tuberculosis. In total, 89 patients underwent traditional conservative treatment, 31 underwent CT-guided local chemotherapy. Clinical outcome, laboratory indexes, and radiological results were analysed to provide a clinical basis for the choice of mild spinal tuberculosis treatment.Results: All cases achieved a clinical cure with 24 to 50 months followed up. Cobb angle of the two groups spinal tuberculosis segments was 6.25 ± 3.11°, 5.69 ± 2.58° before treatment and 12.36 ± 6.31°, 14.87 ± 7.26° after treatment, respectively. VAS scores were significantly decreased post-treatment. There was no obvious kyphosis, symptoms or neurological deficits at the final follow-up.Conclusions: For mild spinal tuberculosis, traditional conservative treatment can achieve satisfactory results. The strategy combined with CT-guided local chemotherapy treatment is minimally invasive, beneficial for the drainage of paravertebral abscesses and pain relief.
Dacryoendoscopic Findings of Patients With Nasolacrimal Obstruction Associated With Cancer Treatment
Authors: Kim Yuri , Lee Seunghyun , Lew Helen
Published: June 2021

PurposeTo investigate the etiology of lacrimal drainage obstruction(LDO) of people who underwent systemic chemotherapy(CTx) or radioactive iodine treatment(RAI) by using dacryoendoscopy and at the same time performing microendoscopic silicone tube insertion(MESI) to treat epiphora.MethodFrom July 2017 to December 2020, the medical records of 11 patients(16 eyes) who diagnosed LDO after the CTx or RAI and underwent MESI were reviewed retrospectively. ResultsThe mean age was 69.0±8.2 years and prevalence of female was higher(2:9). The mean duration of the epiphora was 28.3±35.5 months, and the mean start period of epiphora after treatment was 29.5±36.5 months. In all patients, the tear meniscus height was significantly reduced after surgery. Dacryoendoscopic findings were as follows (n,(%)): mucus, 10(62.5); granulation, 4(25.0); fibrotic membrane, 6(37.5); stenosis, 5(31.3); edema, 4(25.0). Levels of obstruction were as follows (%): canaliculus, 10(62.5); lacrimal sac, 11(68.8); nasolacrimal duct, 5(37.3); inferior turbinate, 4(25.0). There was no difference in level of obstruction, but the granulation finding was significantly often in RAI (p=0.038), while mucosal edema was more often in CTx(p=0.025). ConclusionsThe dacryoendoscope enabled us to observe the nasolacrimal system in real time and examine the lesions causing LDO. Even though CTx or RAI is considered as mandatory treatment for the patients, it could affect their whole body including LDS. However, MESI can be a treatment of choice for LDO after the treatment. It is important to refer the patients suffering from epiphora to ophthalmologists for improving their quality of life by non-invasive treatment during and after additional treatment.
Evaluation of Skeletal Jaw Relation by Different Cephalometric Angles for Sample of Kurdish Young Adults in Sulaimani City-A Cephalometric Study
Authors: Mohammed Shiler Abdul Hammed , Ali Trefa Mohammed , Rashid Zhwan Jamal
Published: June 2021

Background/Objectives An accurate evaluation of skeletal sagittal jaw relationship has an important role in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. This study was done to establish cephalometric norms of all types of malocclusion using ANB, Wits appraisal and Beta angle, and evaluate the significance of W angle in comparison to these parameters. Subjects and Methods Ninety pre-treatment lateral cephalograms of male and female patients aged 18-28 years from Sulaimani City that met the sample criteria were traced digitally by the Easy Dent 4 software program. The sample was divided into three groups of skeletal malocclusion, class I, II, and III, based on ANB angle, Beta angle, and Wits appraisal, each group consisting of 30 patients. For each subject the following cephalometric parameters were measured: ANB angle, Beta angle, Wits apprasial, and W angle.Statistical analysis The Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used for analyzing data. ANOVA test was used to compare means of the three study groups. The post-hoc test was used to compare each two groups, Pearson correlation coefficient (r) was used to assess the strength of correlation between two numerical variables, and coefficient of variability was used to measure the extent of variability of each variable in relation to the population. The p value of ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. ResultsSignificant differences were found in the ANB angle, Beta angle, Wits appraisal and W-angle in all 90 patients. The coefficient of variability showed that Wits appraisal was the most variable parameter and W angle was the least variable parameter. Conclusions ANB angle, Beta angle, Wits appraisal and W-angle are significant parameters to assess the sagittal jaw relationship. The use of W angle, along with other parameters, can provide more accurate assessment of the sagittal skeletal jaw relationship as it has the least coefficient of variance; it should therefore enable better diagnosis and treatment planning for patients.
The Effectiveness and Safety of Moxibustion for Peripheral Facial Paralysis：A Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Xiang Shanshan , Fang Ting , Ren Changan , Qi Junnan , Guo Zheng , Liu Fushui , Yang Wenlong
Published: June 2021

Background: Moxibustion has been used in treating patients with Peripheral Facial Paralysis(PFP), but its effectiveness and safety have not been systematically evaluated. Therefore, the objective of this review is to comprehensively assess the effectiveness and safety of moxibustion for PFP.Methods: We will conduct a systematic document retrieval of databases from inception to March 18, 2021, including Embase, Cochrane Library, Pubmed, Chinese databases SinoMed, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Scientific Journals Database and Wanfang Data (WF). Reviewers will independently retrieve databases, identify trials, extract data, and evaluate the quality of eligible randomized controlled trials(RCTs). The outcomes will include: the effective rate, the House-Brackmann (H-B) score, Facial Disability Index (FDI), and side effects. The quality of eligible RCT will be assessed by the Cochrane risk-of-bias. Meta-analysis will be processed by the Cochrane Collaboration’s RevMan 5.3.0.Discussion: This review will provide comprehensive evidence of moxibustion for PFP.Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42020207068