bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sensory Evaluation of Muskmelon: Is Soluble Solids Content A Good Quality Index?1
Authors: Aulenbach B. B. , Worthington J. T.
Published: September 2022

The relationship of soluble solids content (SSC) to sensory quality of several cultivars of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) grown in Maryland or California was studied during 3 growing seasons (1970-1972). SSC above 8% was not always associated with high sweetness, flavor, or acceptability. SSC and external color were not highly correlated. Until the relation between SSC and sensory quality has been more thoroughly studied for today’s cultivars, sensory tests should be an integral part of all research involving quality of cantaloupes.
Development of Complete Plantlets from Moderately Vigorous Shoots of Stock Plants of Asparagus In Vitro1
Authors: Yang Hsu-Jen , Clore W. J.
Published: September 2022

One-bud segments from moderately vigorous shoots of aseptically grown Asparagus officinalis L. stock plants were cultured on modified Murashige and Skoog’s medium (MMS) containing 0.1 ppm of α-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) and 6-furfurylamino purine (kinetin). Only 35% of the cultures developed into rooted plantlets. A high percentage of nonrooted plantlets were induced to root by reculturing on fresh MMS medium containing 0.1 ppm NAA. More plantlets rooted if they were older than 4 weeks when recultured on the fresh medium.
Effect of Plant Density on Fruitworm Damage in the Tomato1
Authors: Fery Richard L. , Cuthbert Frank P.
Published: September 2022

Fruitworm damage in 3 cultivars of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) was highly correlated with plant density. Increases in damage of 31.4 to 67.1% were associated with the increase in density from 1 to 16 plants per 3 m row. This insect damage plant density relationship will affect efficiency of selection for fruitworm resistance in tomato breeding programs.
The Effect of Chlorflurenol on Set and Concentrated Yield of Processing Tomatoes1
Authors: Rudich J. , Rabinowitch H. D.
Published: September 2022

A single spraying of 2-chloro-9-hydroxyfluorene-9-carboxylic acid (chlorflurenol) on the foliage increased the set rate of processing tomatoes under conditions of high temperature as compared with untreated control or 4-CPA-treated plants. As the rate applied increased, chlorflurenol inhibited vegetative growth, increased fruit malformation, and decreased the pH of fruit juice (0.1 unit). No differences could be detected in juice viscosity and in total soluble solids of treated and control fruits.
Two Classroom Exercises Demonstrating the Pattern of Container Soil Water Distribution1
Authors: Art Spomer L.
Published: September 2022

The soil water distribution pattern in a container soil is simulated using cellulose sponges as an analog of container soils. Two classroom exercises are presented that have been successful in both classroom and extension presentations to horticulturists.
Ontario's Horticultural Research Institute
Authors: Archibald J. A.
Published: September 2022

‘Viva’, a new sweet cherry from Vineland, the cover photograph, is the most recent of a long line of sweet cherry cultivar developed here. This year's A.S.H.S. meetings will be held in Ontario along with the Canadian Soceity's meeting. A review of this Province's research program in horticulture is threfore timely.
THE DEVILS THEORY OF IMPERIALISM AND THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS (SALW) IN NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Political Science and Diplomacy, Faculty of Social Sciences, Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria., Jooji (PhD) Innocent , Momoh Zekeri ,   Department of Political Science and Diplomacy, Faculty of Social Sciences, Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria.
Published: September 2022

The causes, extent and preventive methods of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Nigeria have been the subject of significant studies on the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. It has been found that the literature lacks the use of the devil theory of imperialism in analyzing the political economy of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Nigeria. The methodology was based on content analysis of extant literature on uncontrolled arms, illicit arms, and conflict and insecurity from textbooks, magazines, the Internet and other sources. The results of this study show that international and local partners are all involved in the proliferation of illegal firearms in Nigeria, making it impossible for the government to control the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. The study also shows that the fight against the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Nigeria is slowing due to the nature of the people involved in the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Nigeria, as well as the limited capacities of the Nigerian states due to a lack of political will to curb the countrys growing insecurity. Finally, this study suggests that the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, as well as insecurity, will continue uninterrupted until arms dealers and their collaborators are caught and prosecuted.
CHEMICAL (NON-BIOLOGICAL) CONTAMINANTS IN FOOD AND THEIR MOVEMENTS IN FOOD CHAIN
Authors:   Executive(Chemical &instrumentation), Ayurvet Research Foundation, Gohana, Sonepat, Haryana., Beniwal Somveer , Soni Shivam ,   Research Analyst, Ayurvet Research Foundation, Gohana, Sonepat, Haryana., Kanaujia Anil ,   Head (R&D), Ayurvet Research Foundation, Gohana, Sonepat, Haryana.
Published: September 2022

Food contamination may be a global food safety issue. There are many potentially toxic substances within the environment which can contaminate foods consumed by people. A circular food system is one within which waste material is processed to recover plant nutrients and returned to the soil to enable the assembly of more food, instead of being diverted to landfill or incineration. The approach could also be accustomed reduce energy and water use in food production and contribute to the sustainability of the system. this text brings together information on several chemical contaminants at different stages of the food supply chain, their possible sources. the most aim is to spot factors that might impede the transition towards a secure, reliable and efficient circular food system.
OXIDATIVE BALANCE IN BRAIN AFTER CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO ARSENIC
Authors:   Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquimica, Fisicoquimica. Buenos Aires, Argentina., G. Bonetto Julian , Puntarulo Susana ,   Conicet-Universidad de Buenos Aires. Instituto de Bioquimica y Medicina Molecular (IBIMOL). Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Published: September 2022

The effect of chronic As exposure in brain, the specific oxidants production and oxidative stress still needs more attention. In the present study, male wistar rats were chronically exposed to As bythe drinking water during 60 days. The rats receiving a dose of 10 mg As/l showed a 9- and 18-fold increase in the content of As in blood and brain, respectively, as compared to the control group. Histopathological changes were detected in brain samples isolated from animals treated with Asas compared to control animals. The oxidation rate of 2Ê¹,7Ê¹-Dichlorofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) showed no significant changes after the treatment. A significant increase (13%) in the steady state concentration of ascorbyl radical (Aâ€¢) was determined in the brain isolated from animals exposed to 50 mg As/l. The lipid radical (LRâ€¢) generation rate and the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) were increased by 34% and 32%, respectively in brain isolated from rats receiving 50 mg As/l. The content of ascorbate (AH-) in brain was not affected by the exposure to As.However, the content of glutathione (GSH) and the lipophilic antioxidant Î±-tocopherol (Î±-T), were significantly decreased after As supplementation, as compared to control brains. The Aâ€¢/AH- content ratio in rat brain showed no changes associated to the As supplementation. Nevertheless, a significant increase of 44% and 55% was determined in the LRâ€¢/Î±-T and MDA/Î±-T content ratios, respectively, suggesting that the oxidative imbalance in the lipophilic cellular medium could be the primarily effect of As associated to membrane damage.
ENJEUX ET INTERACTIONS AUTOUR DU PAIEMENT DES IMPOTS ET TAXES DANS LA COMMUNE DABOMEY-CALAVI AU SUD DU BENIN
Authors:   Lasmo, DSA, Universite dAbomey-Calavi., Bidossessi Ghislaine Peguylle Boko , Abou-Bakari Imorou ,   Lasmo, DSA, Universite dAbomey-Calavi.
Published: September 2022

Local taxation issues are built around power relations, issues, conflicts of interest, strategies, etc. These make it possible to define strategic orientations that take into account social realities with a view to their effectiveness. This article, through tax reluctance, has analyzed some of these questions, in particular the strategic interactions between the actors and the issues that motivate them. Conducted with a mixed approach, it interviewed 353 actors, including 330 by questionnaire and 23 by semi-structured individual and group interviews based on interview guides. She also used an observation grid. The targeted taxpayers are those of the micro enterprise. From the analysis of the data collected, it appears that the deductions as an obligation are granted (84.43%) by the taxpayers. However, the payment of taxes and duties is subject to negotiation and bargaining practices between actors pursuing relatively divergent objectives, in particular political, social and economic. The dynamics observed can then be explained by these issues.
A COHORT STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN THIRD-TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY
Authors: Pitliya Aakanksha , Rathore Urvashi , Vangani Bhavya
Published: September 2022

Background: Diabetes is the most common cause of pregnancy morbidity, and a sedentary lifestyle and family history are the most common contributing factors. Maternal diabetes is linked to poor maternal and newborn outcomes. The goal of this study is to predict the outcomes for both the mother and the fetus in cases of pre-existing type 2 diabetes during the third trimester of pregnancy. Methods: A tertiary care facility in Central India was studied retrospectively. The research was conducted from March 3, 2022, to May 3, 2022. Women with FBS >126 mg/dl and an HbA1c >6.5 were classified as diabetic, those with FBS between 100 and 125 mg/dl and an HbA1c between 5.7 and 6.4 as pre-diabetic, and those with FBS 100 mg/dl and an HbA1c less than 5.6 as non-diabetic. Prenatal outcomes were assessed for both women and newborns. All of the data was processed using SPSS version 21.0 for Windows (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results: The study evaluated 190 (33.9%) diabetic and 370 (66.07%) non-diabetic women. In the two groups, adverse maternal outcomes were calculated. In diabetic women, gestational hypertension (68% vs. 25% p: <0.0001), preeclampsia (69% vs. 25% p: <0.0001), antepartum hemorrhage(22% vs. 09% p: =0.0001), postpartum hemorrhage(89% vs. 217% p: <0.0001), prolonged/obstructed labor(54% vs. 20% p: <0.0001), urgent induction of labor(44% vs. 2% p: <0.0001), and urgent caesarean section (CS) (69% vs. 29% p: 0.0001) were significantly more common as compared to non-diabetic women. Adverse neonatal outcomes such as high birth weight >4kgs(HBW) (79% vs. 29% p: <0.0001), preterm delivery (29% vs. 15% p: <0.0001), stillbirth (11% vs. 3% p: 0.001), and early neonatal death (6% vs. 2% p: 0.0001), congenital heart defects (5% vs. 0.2% p: <0.0001), hypoglycemia in newborn (27% vs. 2% p: 0.001) were associated more with diabetes. We did not establish any reports of maternal mortality during the study. Conclusion: Diabetes mellitus type 2 also hurts maternal and fetal outcomes during the third trimester. Proper blood glucose monitoring and effective control through diet, exercise, and medications are required to avoid such adverse outcomes.
QUANTITATIVE ESTIMATION OF SOME ANTIOXIDANTS AND ANTI NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF GLINUSOPPOSITIFOLIUS
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Home Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal., Pal Choudhury Soumi , Layla Khaled Kazi ,   Associate Professor, Department of Home Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal.
Published: September 2022

Glinusoppositifolius(L.)Aug.DC (Molluginaceae), known as gimashak and it contains linear toovate,opposite leaves and greenish flowers. (1).This study was performed to measure theantioxidants and anti nutritional contents of the aqueous paste of Glinusoppositifolius(ediblepart). Some of these phytochemicals are heat labile, and reduced after cooking .So all parameterswerealsomeasuredafterheattreatment.Resultshowedadifferencebetweentherawsampleandcookedsampleofthese allparameters.Studyfoundthatafterboilingtherewas17.74%,8.36%,8.8%,0.44%,60%,11.11%,52.17%,1.90%18.33%,4.34%and5.71%reductionoftotalphenol,flavonoid,DPPH(IC50),FRAPassay,totalalkaloid,oxalate,phytate,tannin,totalsaponin,steroidalsaponinandcardiac glycosidesrespectively.
Antecedents of brand advocacy in online food delivery services: An empirical investigation
Authors: Kumgliang Oranich , Khamwon Anon
Published: September 2022

Building a solid relationship between a brand and customers has become increasingly prevalent in a firm’s marketing strategy. It has led to a broader and deeper exploration of developing customer relationships by industry practitioners and academic researchers. Drawing on the marketing literature, this empirical study speculates on the possible mechanism underlying the process of building brand advocacy with consumers in online food delivery services. The data were collected from 562 respondents through online questionnaires from consumers of food delivery platforms in Bangkok and Metropolitan areas, Thailand. The survey data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to verify the model. The findings indicated the relationship between customer experience quality (brand experience, service experience, and post-purchase experience), brand leadership (perceived quality, perceived innovativeness, perceived value, and perceived popularity), relationship quality (trust, satisfaction, and commitment), and brand advocacy (recommendation, purchase intention, and brand defending). Regarding the investigation, customer experience quality positively affects brand leadership and relationship quality, which, in turn, mediated the pathway from customer experience quality to brand advocacy. The model explained 72% of the variance in brand advocacy. The study recommends that practitioners consider these findings when designing marketing strategies for online platforms.
Integrated Wastewater Management for Health and Valorization: A Design Manual for Resource Challenged Cities
Authors: Oakley Stewart M.
Published: September 2022

Adequate wastewater treatment in low to medium income cities worldwide has largely been a failure despite decades of funding. The still dominant end-of-pipe paradigm of treatment for surface water discharge, focusing principally on removal of organic matter, has not addressed the well-published problems of pathogen and nutrient release with continued contamination of surface waters.

This book incorporates the new paradigm of integrated wastewater management for valorization without surface water discharge using waste stabilization pond systems and wastewater reservoirs. In this paradigm the purpose of treatment is to protect health by reducing pathogens to produce an effluent that is valorized for its fertilizer and water value for agriculture and aquaculture. Methane production as a sustainable energy source is also considered for those applications where it is appropriate. Emphasis is on sustainable engineering solutions for low to medium income cities worldwide.

Chapters present the theory of design, followed by design procedures, example design problems, and case study examples with data, diagrams and photos of operating systems. Excel spreadsheets and the FAO program CLIMWAT/CROPWAT are included in examples throughout. Sections on engineering practice include technical training, operation and maintenance requirements, construction and sustainability. The book incorporates design and operating data and case studies from Africa, Australia, Latin America, Europe, New Zealand, and the US, including studies that have been published in French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

The book is designed for upper-division and graduate level engineering students, practicing engineers, regulatory professionals who help establish and enforce effluent standards, international development professionals, and policy stakeholders.

ISBN: 9781789061529 (paperback)

ISBN: 9781789061536 (eBook)

ISBN: 9781789061543 (ePUB)
The key role for groundwater in urban water-supply security
Authors: Foster Stephen
Published: September 2022

Groundwater provides nearly 50% of urban water supply, and probably a higher proportion at times of water stress. Groundwater systems generally exhibit exceptional resilience to drought and are well positioned to enhance water security for a wide range of users, provided they are adequately managed and protected to play the role sustainably. The serious urban water-supply crises of recent years, such as those experienced by Cape Town, Săo Paulo, and Chennai, have highlighted the vulnerability of major cities to surface water drought and a failure to incorporate groundwater as a key element to enhance water-supply security. But some progress has been made worldwide in adaptive sustainable management of groundwater for urban water supply, and this is illustrated by the cases of Hamburg, Lima, and Bangkok.
Prediction of future groundwater levels under representative concentration pathway scenarios using an inclusive multiple model coupled with artificial neural networks
Authors: Ehteram Mohammad , Kalantari Zahra , Ferreira Carla Sofia , Chau Kwok-Wing , Emami Seyed-Mohammad-Kazem
Published: September 2022

Groundwater (GW) plays a key role in water supply in basins. As global warming and climate change affect groundwater level (GWL), it is important to predict it for planning and managing water resources. This study investigates the GWL of the Yazd-Ardakan Plain basin in Iran for the base period of 1979–2005 and predicts for periods of 2020–2059 and 2060–2099. Lagged temperature and rainfall are used as inputs to hybrid and standalone artificial neural network (ANN) models. In this study, the rat swarm algorithm (RSA), particle swarm optimisation (PSO), salp swarm algorithm (SSA), and genetic algorithm (GA) are used to adjust ANN models. The outcomes of these models are then entered into an inclusive multiple model (IMM) as an ensemble model. In this study, the output of climate models is also inserted into the IMM model to improve the estimation accuracy of temperature, rainfall, and GWL. The monthly average temperature for the base period is 12.9 °C, while average temperatures for 2020–2059 under RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5 scenarios are 14.5 and 15.1 °C, and for 2060–2099 they are 16.41 and 18.5 °C under the same scenarios, respectively. In future periods, rainfall is low in comparison with the base period. Lagged rainfall and temperature of the base period are inserted into ANN-RSA, ANN-SSA, ANN-PSO, ANN-GA, and ANN models to predict GWL for the base period. Outputs of IMM, ANN, and the five hybrid models (ANN-RSA, ANN-SSA, ANN-PSO, and ANN-GA) indicate that root mean square errors (RMSE) are 2.12, 3.2, 4.58, 6.12, 6.98, and 7.89 m, respectively, in the testing level. It is found that GWL depletion in 2020–2059 under RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5 scenarios are 0.60–0.88 m and 0.80–1.16 m, and in 2060–2099 under the same scenarios they are 1.49–1.97 m and 1.75–1.98 m, respectively. The results highlight the need to prevent overexploitation of GW in the Ardakan-Yazd Plain to avoid water shortages in the future.
Rainfall extremes under climate change in the Pasak River Basin, Thailand
Authors: Nontikansak Piyanuch , Shrestha Sangam , Shanmugam Mohana Sundaram , Loc Ho Huu , Virdis Salvatore G. P.
Published: September 2022

Changes in extreme rainfall tend to be magnified into unpredictable fluctuations in runoff, leading to flooding and drought in the Pasak River Basin of Thailand. Moreover, it also affects the operation of the existing infrastructure. Therefore, it is important to monitor changes in the extreme rainfall events and integrate them into planning and operations with the additional challenges posed by climate change. In this study, rainfall data at the ten observed stations across the basin was used to assess the extreme rainfall indices over the baseline period 1985–2014. The five new CMIP6 global climate model datasets and two Shared Socioeconomic Pathways of SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 were selected to project the future climate scenarios from 2023 to 2100. The extreme rainfall indices trends are analysed using the Mann-Kendall test and Sen's slope, while the IDW technique is adopted to visualise the spatial trends. The results show that most of the rainfall indices in low-altitude areas are higher than in high-altitude areas, except for the duration-based indices CWD and CDD. The observed extreme rainfall shows a larger variation than that predicted by climate models. The very high greenhouse gas emissions exhibited by the SSP5-8.5 scenario contribute to greater uncertainty in future extreme rainfall for plain areas than in high-altitude areas. The Pasak River Basin is expected to experience wet rather than dry climates in the future. The spatial trends from past and future periods highlight the significant increasing trends in the area where the Pasak Jolasid reservoir is located. The results of this study will benefit policymakers in a position to reduce future climate vulnerabilities and can be used for building local adaptation strategies in response to long-term climate change.
Okul Dışı Ortamlarda Gerçekleştirilen Matematik Etkinliklerinin Değerlendirilmesi: “Her Yer Matematik Projesi”
Authors: DUATEPE-PAKSU Asuman , KAZAK Sibel , ÇONTAY Emine Gaye
Published: September 2022

Bu makalede TÜBİTAK 4004 programı desteğiyle 7. sınıf öğrencilerinin okul dışıortamlardaki matematiği fark etmelerini sağlayarak, matematik öğrenmeye yönelikmeraklarını uyandırmak, araştırma, sorgulama ve öğrenme isteklerini tetikleme amacıylagerçekleştirilmiş “Her Yer Matematik” projesinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Projekapsamında okul dışı ortamlarda matematik öğrenme etkinliklerine katılmış olmanınöğrencilerin matematiğe yönelik inançlarına ve tutumlarına etkileri incelenmiş,katılımcıların proje sürecindeki matematiksel içerik ve matematiği öğrenmeye ilişkindüşünceleri ve projeye yönelik genel değerlendirmeleri belirlenmiştir. Proje etkinliklerinekatılan 15 öğrencinin Denizli’nin bazı mimari özelliklerini inceleyerek buradakigeometrik yapıları keşfetmesi ve bitki örtüsünü tanıması, şehrin kütüphanelerinde vakitgeçirmesi, bir yandan da bu ortamlarda yer alan matematiği fark etmesi amaçlanmıştır.Bu doğrultuda kütüphane, külliye bahçesi ve mesirelik alan gibi yerlerde matematiköğrenme etkinlikleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Proje etkinliklerinin öğrenciler üzerindekietkililiğini değerlendirmek üzere matematiğe yönelik tutum ve inanç ölçekleri öntest vesontest olarak kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca öğrencilerin süreç boyunca düşüncelerinideğerlendirebilmek amacıyla yansıtıcı günlükler yazmaları istenmiştir. Bunların yanı sıraaraştırmacılar tarafından etkinlikler esnasında gözlem notları tutulmuştur. Elde edilenveriler ışığında, proje kapsamında gerçekleştirilen etkinliklerinin öğrencilerinmatematiğe yönelik inanç ve tutumlarında olumlu değişimler sağladığı belirlenmiş,öğrencilerin proje etkinliklerindeki matematiksel içerik ve matematik öğrenmeye ilişkinolumlu düşüncelerinin olduğu görülmüştür.
A study on the meaning of education in the first issue of an educational magazine
Authors:   The Korean Publishing Science Society, Song Byoung Weon , Kim Hee Ju
Published: September 2022

This study examined the meaning of education by analyzing the cover, table of contents, and contents of the first issue of an educational magazine founded in the 1990s from the liberation of 1945 to the 1990s. The main contents of the study are as follows. First, the main theme of educational magazines launched during the liberation period in 1945 and the 1950s was ‘reconstruction and common sense of education’. Second, educational magazines launched in the 1960s and 1970s focused on 'enlightenment and popularization of education'. Third, educational magazines launched in the 1980s often focused on 'reformation and specialization of education'. Fourth, the educational magazine, launched in the 1990s, focused on nurturing talented people needed by our society and improving school education, and aimed at 'diversification and advancement of education'. These results suggest that today's educational magazines should not only play the role of information magazines that reflect the flow of education, but also focus on the production of high-quality articles tailored to readers.
A study of preservation and application of the first issues of magazine: based on the case of the first issues of Gachon Museum’s Magazine
Authors:   The Korean Publishing Science Society, Lee Jang Seok , Roh Byung Sung
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this study is to examine the current status of the magazine's founding issue owned by the Gachon Museum and the philosophy of the museum's founder, and to present a plan for the preservation and utilization of the magazine. As a result of the study, the Gachon Museum was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest collection of more than 20,000 first editions in Korea, including rare and unique editions. In addition, this study suggested that the establishment of digital archives (digital standardization of analog data, card news production of original content, metaverse use, audio book conversion of mixed text in Korean and Chinese), museum education (including education on the value of museum founders as well as contents), government financial and institutional support and public interest are needed. Through this, this study is meaningful in providing practical and academic implications to the magazine industry and publishing academia, which are seeking new possibilities.
MENINGKATKAN PROFESIONALISME GURU DI KABUPATEN PASURUAN MELALUI PENDAMPINGAN MENULIS ARTIKEL DAN PUBLIKASI ILMIAH
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Malang, Setyowati Lestari , El-Sulukkiyah Ana Ahsana ,   Universitas PGRI Wiranegara, Aisyah Rasyidah Nur ,   Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Mabaroh Barotun ,   Universitas PGRI Wiranegara
Published: September 2022

Writing scientific articles requires a skill, especially for teachers who want to improve their careers. However, not all teachers have the skills to write good scientific articles. This community service was carried out in two high schools, and three elementary schools in Pasuruan Regency which was held in the year 2020. The community service involved five lecturers across study programs, namely lecturers from English language education, Indonesian language and literature education, and mathematics education. This service aims to describe 1) the problems encountered by the teacher when writing scientific articles, 2) describe the stages of problem solving, and 3) describe the results that have been achieved during mentoring in writing scientific articles for publication. The problem of identifications show that teachers lack of knowledge and skills regarding how to write abstracts, good background for scientific articles, presentation of discussions, and writing a bibliography. The stages of problem solving are divided into three stages, namely 1) the planning stage, 2) the implementation stage, and 3) the publication stage. The results of the service show that there are three teachers who can meet the minimum standards of scientific articles to be published in scientific journals. The three articles were published in scientific journals selected by their respective authors and are currently published in a national non-accredited journal.
DESAIN SPOT HASTA KARYA KREATIF PADA AREA WISATA PENTUNGAN SARI SEBAGAI PENUNJANG DESA WISATA TOYOMARTO-SINGOSARI
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Setiawati Eti , Sukmawan Sony ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Zakiyah Millatuz ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Bustanul Nanang ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Laila Wahda Rahma ,   Universitas Brawijaya
Published: September 2022

Pengabdian ini didasari kebutuhan mitra akan pengembangan atraksi wisata untuk Desa Wisata Grama Tirta di Toyomarto Singosari. Pengembangan atraksi wisata diarahkan pada pengaembangan desain spot hasta karya kreatif untuk memperkuat kapasitas Desa Toyomarto sebagai desa wisata. Oleh karena itu, pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan desain spot hasta karya kreatif sekaligus membuat spot hasta karya kreatif bekerja sama dengan Pemerintah Desa Toyomarto. Metode yang digunakan untuk merealisasikan tujuan ini adalah dengan survei dan observasi sebagai studi pendahuluan, dilanjutkan FGD dengan pihak terkait (desa, tim ahli, dan tim pengabdian) untuk merumuskan desai spot hasta karya kreatif, menentukan lokasi yang tepat, dan menyepakati berbagai hal teknis lain terkait pembuatan spot hasta karya kreatif. Selanjutnya, diakhiri dengan penyerahan simbolis dan evaluasi spot hasta karya kreatif. Luaran dari pengabdian ini adalah artikel hasil pengabdian dan video dokumentasi/ berita pada media massa.
USING MICROSOFT EXCEL IN RECAPITULATING STUDENT SCORES FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS
Authors:   Universitas Indraprasta PGRI, Rahadyan Andri , Kurniawan Indra ,   Universitas Indraprasta PGRI, Abdillah Rahman ,   Universitas Indraprasta PGRI
Published: September 2022

The purpose of implementing the Community Prescription was to increase the knowledge and skills of teachers in SD N 1 and 2 Setu using Microsoft Excel to recapitulate student data and values so that this is a solution for teachers and admin staff. They no longer use manual methods. The implementation of this activity is carried out in three stages: preparation, performance, and evaluation. The implementation stage starts with the basics of using Microsoft Excel. At the preparation stage, the community service team was surveyed to determine the conditions and analyse the places to use. Next, the team prepares the material to be given in providing training to community service participants. This service activity involves presentations, lectures with questions and answers, and practice. While delivering the material, the community service team conducted a question-and-answered session with the participants, who were expected to interact with the servants and the participants. The last stage is the evaluation stage. The community service team gives the participants time to make examples of inputting data and student grades in the rankings.
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL AJAR KURIKULUM MERDEKA MATA PELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS SMK KOTA SURABAYA
Authors:   Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya, Setiawan Rahmat , Syahria Nukmatus ,   Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya, Andanty Ferra Dian ,   Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya, Nabhan Salim ,   Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya
Published: September 2022

The following workshop is done with the aim to socialize the ways to develop teaching module for Independent Curriculum especially for English subject, since there are still many English teachers who are confused in arranging the teaching module. The data is taken from questionnaire. The participants in this study is the English eachers from Vocational High School in Surabaya. There are 5 questions in the questionnaire. The results showed that the English teachers from Vocational High School in Surabaya is enthusiastic to join the workshop and to create the teaching module after the workshop finished. Previously, many of them were still confused about preparing learning modules due to various perceptions, after attending the workshop they had the same perceptions in developing teaching module and they were more confident in creating it.
Vestibular Migraine: A Recent Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: Kim Young Seo , Lee Hak Seung
Published: September 2022

Vestibular migraine (VM) is a variant of migraine resulting in vestibular symptoms in addition to symptoms typical of migraine. However, without a biomarker or a complete understanding of the pathophysiology, VM remains underrecognized and underdiagnosed. Therefore, the diagnosis of VM is still challenging. Meanwhile, VM should be clearly differentiated from other similar diseases. Here, we highlight these challenges, discuss common vestibular symptoms and clinical presentations in VM, and review the current aspects of its clinical diagnosis and evaluation. The concepts related to the treatment of VM are also discussed.
Assessment of the Vestibuloocular Reflex in Patients with Unilateral Chronic Middle Ear Disease Using the Video Head Impulse Test: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Nam Gi-Sung , Baek Wonyong , Cho Sung-Il
Published: September 2022

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the usefulness of the video head impulse test (vHIT) as a method for evaluating vestibular function in patients with unilateral chronic middle ear disease.Methods: Nineteen patients with various unilateral middle ear diseases including chronic otitis media (COM), COM with cholesteatoma, and adhesive otitis media successfully underwent preoperative vHIT. The gain of vestibuloocular reflex (VOR) and the presence of corrective saccades were compared between the affected ear and the healthy ear.Results: A total of eight male and 11 female patients with a mean age of 43.1 years were included in this retrospective study. Twelve ears had COM, four had COM with cholesteatoma, and three had adhesive otitis media. A positive history of vertigo or dizziness was reported in 36.8% of the cases. The VOR gain of the affected ears and the healthy ears were 0.97±0.16 vs. 1.00±0.08 in the horizontal canal, 0.91±0.11 vs. 0.87±0.11 in the anterior canal, and 0.87±0.17 vs. 0.99±0.12 in the posterior canal, respectively. Only VOR gain of the posterior canal was significantly decreased compared with healthy ears.Conclusions: The average VOR gains in the patients with chronic middle ear disease were within the pre-defined values of normality; however, when compared quantitatively, posterior canal gain of affected ears was significantly decreased compared to healthy ears. Our results can be explained by the anatomical proximity of the ampulla of the posterior canal and middle ear space.
Estimativas volumétricas em povoamentos de eucalipto utilizando máquinas de vetores de suporte e redes neurais artificiais
Authors: Cordeiro Márcio Assis , Arce Julio Eduardo , Guimarães Fabiane Aparecida Retslaff , Bonete Izabel Passos , Silva Anthoinny Vittória dos Santos , De Abreu Jadson Coelho , Binoti Daniel Henrique Breda
Published: September 2022

Este estudo teve por objetivo avaliar o desempenho de redes neurais artificiais (RNA) e máquinas de vetor de suporte (MVS) na modelagem volumétrica em povoamentos de eucalipto. Utilizou-se dados oriundos de plantios comerciais não desbastados, localizados em quatro municípios na mesorregião sul do estado do Amapá e foram disponibilizados por uma empresa privada. Foram ajustados modelos volumétricos consagrados na literatura e comparados com a técnica de MVS e de RNA. Os dados foram divididos em 80% para treinamento e 20% para validação dos modelos, as mesmas variáveis dendrométricas utilizadas pelos modelos de regressão (dap e altura) foram utilizadas pelas MVS e RNA. Para o treinamento e generalização das MVS, foram utilizadas quatro configurações, formadas a partir de duas funções de erro e duas funções de Kernel. Para configuração, treinamento e generalização das RNA, foi utilizado o software NeuroForest - Volumetric, no qual foram utilizadas configurações de redes do tipo Adaline (Adaptive Linear Element); Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) e Funções de Base Radial (RBF). A qualidade dos ajustes dos modelos de regressão, e das metodologias utilizando RNA e MVS, foram avaliadas utilizando-se o coeficiente de correlação entre os volumes individuais observados e estimados (ryŷ), a raiz quadrada do erro médio, expresso em porcentagem da média (RMSE%), análise gráfica dos resíduos (Res%). Considerando os resultados, MVS e RNA obtiveram desempenho ligeiramente melhores, comparados à metodologia tradicional, nas estimativas de volume individual, demonstrando serem técnicas que se adequaram bem para aplicações na área de mensuração e manejo florestal.
Caracterização do bagaço de cana-de-açúcar e suas potencialidades para geração de energia e polpa celulósica
Authors: Vivian Magnos Alan , Santos Juliana Rodrigues Siviero dos , Segura Tiago Edson Simkunas , Silva Júnior Francides Gomes da , Brito José Otávio
Published: September 2022

O Brasil é o maior produtor mundial de cana, a partir da qual se obtém o açúcar e o etanol. Porém após o processo produtivo sobram resíduos, entre os quais se destaca o bagaço, que gera milhões de toneladas anualmente. O bagaço pode ser utilizado para várias finalidades, no entanto é importante conhecer suas propriedades e aptidões para realizar o melhor aproveitamento possível. Desta forma, o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as propriedades físicas, químicas e anatômicas do bagaço, bem como seu potencial para geração de energia e produção de polpa celulósica. As avaliações das características e potencialidades do bagaço seguiram as recomendações e normas da Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas [ABNT], Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry [TAPPI] e International Association of Wood Anatomists [IAWA]. Com base nos resultados observou-se baixa densidade aparente (0,048 g/cm3); alto teor de cinzas (5,8%) e extrativos (5,7%), e baixo teor de lignina (24,5%); fibras com comprimento moderadamente longo (1,60 mm), sendo as demais dimensões compatíveis com a madeira de eucalipto; e indicadores anatômicos de qualidade regulares para produção de papel. O bagaço apresenta bom potencial energético in natura, e o tratamento térmico proporciona um ganho significativo neste quesito. Além disso, o bagaço também apresenta bom potencial para produção de polpa celulósica, com rendimentos similares aos relatados para a madeira de eucalipto, porém com maior teor de rejeitos, e menor viscosidade e teor de ácidos hexenurônicos. De forma geral, o bagaço de cana-de-açúcar tem propriedades interessantes e pode ser melhor aproveitado, seja para geração de energia ou produção de polpa celulósica.
Cardiac autonomic activity, endothelial function and physical fitness in type 2 diabetic patients
Authors: Padovani Cauê , Arruda Regiane Maria da Costa , Phillips Shane , Sampaio Luciana Maria Malosá
Published: September 2022

Objective: To investigate the association between cardiac autonomic activity, endothelial function, and physical fitness in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: Twenty-seven patients with T2DM were studied, with a mean age of 57 ± 9 years and a mean disease duration of 7.4 ± 5 years. The assessment of physical fitness was performed using the Shuttle Walking Test (SWT), cardiac autonomic modulation by heart rate variability (HRV), and endothelial function was assessed by flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the brachial artery through ultrasound imaging. Results: The main finding of this study was that some HRV indices (SDNN, RMSSD, and HF) were significantly correlated with endothelial function in individuals with T2DM, with R values between 0.51 and 0.57 (p < 0, 05), for all relationships. Additionally, an association was found between the distance covered in the SWT and the basal diameter of the brachial artery (R = 0.59; p = 0.01). Conclusion: Our data demonstrate that some HRV indices are associated with DMF, indicating an interaction between these two systems. Furthermore, our findings suggest a correlation between physical fitness and endothelial function in individuals with T2DM.
Association between the BCR-ABL gene transcripts and the laboratory hematological profile
Authors: Oliveira Marcelo Braga de , Maneschy Carolina de Alcântara , Castro Jairo Augusto Américo de , Barile Katarine Antonia dos Santos , Palmeira Maurício Koury , Amaral Carlos Eduardo de Melo
Published: September 2022

Objective: This study describes the hematological parameters associated with the BCR-ABL gene transcripts in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Methods: We reviewed the results of 100 detectable patients for one of the BCR-ABL gene transcripts. The eligibility criteria were based on the presence of one of the leukemic transcripts (b2a2, b3a2, and b2a2/b3a2) and complete epidemiological and hematological data. The data were obtained from the LabMaster computerized system. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare the medians of the quantitative variables between the transcripts of the BCR-ABL gene and the chi-square test to compare the qualitative ones, adopting the p-value with a level of significance less than or equal to 0.05. Results: Forty-five patients (45%) presented the b2a2 transcript, 24 (24%) the b3a2 transcript and 31 (31%) a b2a2/b3a2 coexpression. Individuals who expressed the b3a2 transcript had higher leukocyte counts and platelet levels, but we found no differences compared with individuals who expressed the other transcript. Conclusion: In this study, the BCR-ABL gene transcripts did not influence the hematological parameters of patients with CML.
Características fisicoquímicas asociadas a calidad de carne en ovinos de pelo del sureste de México
Authors: Estrada-León Raciel Javier , Moo-Huchin Víctor Manuel , Mena-Arceo Dahaivis , Cárdenas-Medina José Valentin , Ortíz-Fernández Alejandro , Canto-Pinto Jorge Carlos
Published: September 2022

Objective. To quantify some meat quality physicochemical traits in Longissimus thoracis from hair sheep in southeast Mexico, and test if any of these traits effectively distinguish between genotypes. Materials and methods. Animals were 18 male lambs from the Dorper (Dp,n=6) and Katahdin (Kt,n=6) breeds, and F1 Dorper sire x Katahdin dam (DpxKt,n=6) crosses. They were slaughtered at 29.5±4.2 kg average weight, at 6.2±0.2 months. Proximate composition and physicochemical analyses were run of Longissimus thoracis samples, and a canonical discriminant analysis run to identify traits that distinguished between breeds. Results. Genetic group had no effect (p>0.05) on moisture (%), crude protein (%CP) and myoglobin content. It did affect (p<0.05) intramuscular crude fat (%IMF), ash (%) and cholesterol content. IMF (4.05%) and cholesterol (92.63 mg/100 g) were highest in Kt. Ash content (1.01%) was lowest in DpxKt. Values for pH did not differ between genetic groups and were within normal limits. Cooking and drip losses were highest in DpxKt. Chroma, L* and a* values were highest in Kt, providing fresh meat from this genotype a desirable bright red color. The distinction analysis identified drip loss, IMF, Chroma and a* as effectively separating the genotypes. Conclusions. Genetic group influenced intramuscular fat, cholesterol and ash contents, and four traits served to distinguish between genotypes. These are important data for producers and marketers as they aim to create fresh meat products with specific meat quality physicochemical traits that meet demand in a diversifying market that includes grilling and gourmet cuts.
Study of Health in Primary Care of the Amazonas Population: Protocol for an Observational Study on Diabetes Management in Brazil
Authors: de Leon Elisa Brosina , Campos Hércules Lázaro Morais , Brito Fabiana Almeida , Almeida Fabio Araujo
Published: September 2022

Background

Changes in the profiles of patients have significant impacts on the health care system. Diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) prevention and management should be studied in different contexts.

Objective

The Study of Health in Primary Care for the Amazonas Population (SAPPA) primarily aims to describe T2DM prevention and management actions offered by primary health care settings in Brazil and whether the care delivered is consistent with the chronic care model (CCM). Second, the study aims to examine the impact of T2DM management actions on health and lifestyle, and third, to understand how sociodemographic characteristics, health, and subjective outcomes impact diabetes management.

Methods

As part of this observational study, managers and health professionals complete a questionnaire containing information about T2DM prevention and management actions and CCM dimensions. During in-home visits, patients are asked about their health, lifestyle, sociodemographics, diabetes care, and subjective variables.

Results

A total of 34 managers, 1560 professional health workers, and 955 patients will be recruited. The data collection will be completed in October 2022.

Conclusions

The SAPPA is an observational study that intends to understand the T2DM management process in primary health care, including planning, execution, reach, and impact on patient motivation and adherence.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/37572
A Smartphone App to Promote Patient Activation and Support Shared Decision-making in People With a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia in Outpatient Treatment Settings (Momentum Trial): Randomized Controlled Assessor-Blinded Trial
Authors: Vitger Tobias , Hjorthøj Carsten , Austin Stephen F , Petersen Lone , Tønder Esben Sandvik , Nordentoft Merete , Korsbek Lisa
Published: September 2022

Background

Shared decision-making (SDM) is a process aimed at facilitating patient-centered care by ensuring that the patient and provider are actively involved in treatment decisions. In mental health care, SDM has been advocated as a means for the patient to gain or regain control and responsibility over their life and recovery process. To support the process of patient-centered care and SDM, digital tools may have advantages in terms of accessibility, structure, and reminders.

Objective

In this randomized controlled trial, we aimed to investigate the effect of a digital tool to support patient activation and SDM.

Methods

The trial was designed as a randomized, assessor-blinded, 2-armed, parallel-group multicenter trial investigating the use of a digital SDM intervention for 6 months compared with treatment as usual. Participants with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizotypal or delusional disorder were recruited from 9 outpatient treatment sites in the Capital Region of Denmark. The primary outcome was the self-reported level of activation at the postintervention time point. The secondary outcomes included self-efficacy, hope, working alliance, satisfaction, preparedness for treatment consultation, symptom severity, and level of functioning. Explorative outcomes on the effect of the intervention at the midintervention time point along with objective data on the use of the digital tool were collected.

Results

In total, 194 participants were included. The intention-to-treat analysis revealed a statistically significant effect favoring the intervention group on patient activation (mean difference 4.39, 95% CI 0.99-7.79; Cohen d=0.33; P=.01), confidence in communicating with one’s provider (mean difference 1.85, 95% CI 0.01-3.69; Cohen d=0.24; P=.05), and feeling prepared for decision-making (mean difference 5.12, 95% CI 0.16-10.08; Cohen d=0.27; P=.04). We found no effect of the digital SDM tool on treatment satisfaction, hope, self-efficacy, working alliance, severity of symptoms, level of functioning, use of antipsychotic medicine, and number or length of psychiatric hospital admissions.

Conclusions

This trial showed a significant effect of a digital SDM tool on the subjective level of patient activation, confidence in communicating with one’s provider, and feeling prepared for decision-making at the postintervention time point. The effect size was smaller than the 0.42 effect size that we had anticipated and sampled for. The trial contributes to the evidence on how digital tools may support patient-centered care and SDM in mental health care.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03554655; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03554655

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

RR2-doi: 10.1186/s12888-019-2143-2