bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Akciğer Kanserinin ve Kemoterapinin Uyku ve Yaşam Kalitesi Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: Kızılırmak Deniz , Göktalay Tuğba , Gültekin Ökkeş , Havlucu Yavuz , ÇElik Pınar
Published: August 2021

Objective: Lung cancer affects the quality of sleep and life depending on both local and systemic impacts. Chemotherapy that is frequently used in the treatment of lung cancer can affect quality of sleep and life due to disease response, side effects of chemotherapy, systemic effects due to chemotherapeutic agents and complications of immunosuppression. The sleep and life quality levels of patients with locally advanced and metastatic stage lung cancer and the effect of chemotherapy on sleep and quality of life in this patient group were investigated in this study. Method: The Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index and the EORTC QLQ-C30 Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life Scale were applied to the patients who received chemotherapy alone with diagnosis of locally advanced and metastatic stage lung cancer at the time of diagnosis and after the third course of chemotherapy to evaluate sleep quality and quality of life. The mean age of the patients was 61.85 (± 6.80) and 89.8% of them were male. 69.5% of all patients had poor sleep quality at the time of diagnosis. Physical function was found to be affected the most in terms of functional parameters. The symptoms that most affected the quality of life were fatigue and dyspnea. Results: A significant correlation was observed between sleep quality and quality of life at the time of diagnosis in patients with lung cancer, but no significant change was found in sleep quality in the early period after chemotherapy. There was a statistically weak worsening in social functions and nausea symptom after chemotherapy and a statistically significant worsening in the malaise symptom when the quality of life scores were evaluated. Other quality of life parameters were generally similar to those before treatment. Conclusion: In conclusion, while chemotherapy does not make a significant change in the sleep quality of patients in the early period in patients with lung cancer, it may negatively affect the quality of life.
Scalp Metastasis of Mesothelioma
Authors: Yetişkin İlkin , Eren Kömürcüoğlu Berna , Yıldırım Eylem
Published: August 2021

Mesothelioma is a primary malignant tumor of the mesothelial cells lining the pleura, pericardium and peritoneum, which is frequently seen between the ages of 40-60. Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare neoplasm with a poor prognosis, usually associated with asbestos exposure. It is characterized by aggressive local invasion and metastatic spread. Extrathoracic lymphogenous-hematogenous metastases are rare at the time of diagnosis and in the early stage. However, metastases develop in at least half of the cases in the late stage of the disease. After the spread of serous membranes, distant metastases to the bone, adrenal gland, and liver are frequently observed. Skin and scalp metastases are rarely observed. Our case MPM is presented because it is a rare scalp metastasis.
Carbohydrate intake for optimal performance in professional male & female tennis players
Authors: Martin Lorena
Published: August 2021

Many coaches and athletes underestimate the competitive advantage that proper carbohydrate intake can have on athletic performance. The intake and timing of carbohydrates may be the differentiating factor between victory and defeat. Remember there are many variables in the equation of optimal performance. In this article we will review some fundamentals on carbohydrate intake for optimal performance both in professional male and female tennis players.
Đánh giá một số thông số về sức căng và vận động xoắn của thất trái bằng siêu âm tim đánh dấu mô 3D ở bệnh nhân suy tim mạn tính
Authors: Ly Nguyễn Thị Kiều , Chiến Đỗ Văn , Sơn Phạm Nguyên
Published: August 2021

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá một số thông số sức căng và vận động xoắn thất trái bằng siêu âm đánh dấu mô 3D ở bệnh nhân suy tim mạn tính. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu tiến cứu, mô tả cắt ngang có so sánh với nhóm chứng, được thực hiện trên 110 bệnh nhân suy tim mạn tính và 50 người khỏe mạnh được điều trị nội trú tại Khoa Nội Tim mạch, Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108 từ tháng 1/2018 đến tháng 10/2020. Kết quả: Tuổi trung bình của nhóm bệnh nhân suy tim 65,82 ± 11,77 năm, nam giới chiếu 66,36%, của nhóm chứng tuổi trung bình là 65,16 ± 10,24 năm, nam giới chiếm 68%. Tất cả các chỉ số về sức căng và xoắn của nhóm suy tim đều giảm hơn so với nhóm chứng (p<0,05), trong đó sức căng dọc (GLS), độ xoắn (twist) ở nhóm suy tim là -11,01 ± 3,82s-1 và 7,94 ± 4,28 độ; ở nhóm chứng là -19,92 ± 2,87 và 16,83 ± 9,87 độ; ở nhóm suy tim EF ≥ 50% là -14,25s-1 ±  4,35 và 10,96 ± 4,74 độ. Sức căng và xoắn giảm theo EF: GLS, twist lần lượt ở nhóm EF < 40% là -8,79 ± 2,5s-1 và 5,89 ± 2,79 độ, ở nhóm EF 40 - 49% là -11,47 ± 2,4s-1 và 8,34 ± 4,05, ở nhóm EF ≤ 40% là -17,79 ± 4,44s-1 và 10,96 ± 4,74 độ. Ở nhóm suy tim EF giảm 100% bệnh nhân giảm GLS, 98,8% giảm xoắn, ở nhóm suy tim EF bảo tồn tỷ lệ này chỉ là 73,3% và 53,3%. Kết luận: Các chỉ số biến dạng theo hướng dọc (GLS), bán kính (GRS), chu vi (GCS), diện tích (GAS), góc xoay (twist) và vận động xoắn (torsion) của thất trái giảm ở bệnh nhân suy tim so với nhóm chứng và biến đổi sớm ở nhóm suy tim phân suất tống máu bảo tồn. Tỷ lệ giảm biến dạng theo trục dọc (GLS) và chiều bán kính (GRS) là thường gặp nhất.
Chế độ ăn ở bệnh nhân bệnh trứng cá và mối liên quan đến mức độ nặng của bệnh tại Bệnh viện Da liễu tỉnh Bình Thuận
Authors: Phúc Lê Huỳnh , Bửu Huỳnh Phan Ngọc , Vinh Ngô Minh
Published: August 2021

Mục tiêu: Mô tả một số đặc điểm dịch tễ và mức độ nặng của bệnh nhân bệnh trứng cá. Xác định tỷ lệ các loại thực phẩm thường dùng trong chế độ ăn của bệnh nhân bệnh trứng cá. Xác định mối liên quan giữa việc sử dụng một số loại thực phẩm với độ nặng bệnh trứng cá. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu cắt ngang mô tả tiến hành trên 384 bệnh nhân bệnh trứng cá đến khám tại Bệnh viện Da liễu tỉnh Bình Thuận từ tháng 4/2020 đến tháng 10/2020. Kết quả: Bệnh nhân bệnh trứng cá thường xuyên sử dụng thực phẩm có chỉ số đường thấp (71,9%), thực phẩm có chỉ số đường cao (68%), chất béo (62,8%), sữa (60,9%), thức ăn nhanh (58,9%), chocolate (34,4%) và thức ăn giàu omega 3 (30,5%). Bệnh nhân thường xuyên sử dụng sữa và chế phẩm từ sữa mắc bệnh trứng cá mức độ nặng cao gấp 1,85 lần, dùng chất béo mắc bệnh trứng cá mức độ nặng cao gấp 2,30 lần, dùng thức ăn nhanh mắc bệnh trứng cá mức độ nặng cao gấp 1,41 lần và dùng chocolate mắc bệnh trứng cá mức độ nặng cao gấp 1,73 lần bệnh nhân không dùng hoặc ít dùng. Kết luận: Sữa, chất béo, thức ăn nhanh và chocolate là những thức ăn làm tăng nguy cơ mắc bệnh trứng cá mức độ nặng ở người bệnh nhân.
Giá trị của cắt lớp vi tính đa dãy trong đánh giá giai đoạn trước phẫu thuật triệt căn điều trị ung thư vùng đầu tụy
Authors: Linh Hồ Văn , Dương Triệu Triều , Tuấn Nguyễn Anh
Published: August 2021

Mục tiêu: Nghiên cứu giá trị của cắt lớp vi tính 320 lát cắt trong chẩn đoán giai đoạn và tiên lượng trước phẫu thuật triệt căn điều trị ung thư vùng đầu tụy. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả, tiến cứu tiến hành ở những bệnh nhân ung thư vùng đầu tụy được phẫu thuật cắt khối tá tụy tại Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108, trong khoảng thời gian từ tháng 6/2016 đến tháng 6/2019. Kết quả: Cắt lớp vi tính 320 lát cắt phát hiện khối u với tỷ lệ 95,1%, đánh giá trước mổ ở giai đoạn I với tỷ lệ 44,8%, giai đoạn II là 41,4% và giai đoạn III là 13,8%. Trong chẩn đoán vị trí khối u, cắt lớp vi tính 320 lát cắt phù hợp cao với kết quả giải phẫu bệnh lý (hệ số Kappa = 0,69), trong đánh giá mức độ xâm lấn tĩnh mạch có độ nhạy 77,8%, độ đặc hiệu 96,2%. Thêm vào đó, cắt lớp vi tính đa dãy còn giúp phát hiện các biến đổi giải phẫu động mạch gan giúp tiên lượng cuộc mổ (11,5% động mạch gan chung hoặc động mạch gan phải thay thế xuất phát từ động mạch mạc treo tràng trên). Tuy nhiên, nó tỏ ra ít hiệu quả trong đánh giá di căn hạch (độ nhạy, độ đặc hiệu và mức độ chẩn đoán phù hợp lượt là 48,1%, 67,6% và 59%) và chẩn đoán giai đoạn trước mổ (hệ số Kappa = 0,18 trong kiểm định phù hợp giữa cắt lớp vi tính 320 lát cắt và giải phẫu bệnh lý). Kết luận: Cắt lớp vi tính 320 lát cắt có giá trị cao trong phát hiện khối u cũng như đánh giá xâm lấn mạch máu. Tuy nhiên, ý nghĩa của nó trong đánh giá giai đoạn bệnh và di căn hạch trước mổ còn nhiều hạn chế.
Обзор фауны пауков (Aranei) Калмыкии
Authors: Пономарёв Александр Викторович
Published: August 2021

На территории Калмыкии зарегистрировано 237 видов пауков из 23 семейств. Преобладают Gnaphosidae (47 видов) и Salticidae (39 видов). Впервые для фауны Республики приводятся 42 вида: Eratigena agrestis (Walckenaer, 1802), Aculepeira armida (Savigny et Audouin, 1926), Gibbaranea bituberculata (Walckenaer, 1802), Cheiracanthium erraticum (Walckenaer, 1802), Ch. montanum L. Koch, 1878, Ch. virescens (Sundevall, 1832), Clubiona juvenis Simon, 1878,C. pseudoneglecta Wunderlich, 1994, Dysdera ukrainensis Charitonov, 1956, Drassyllus praeficus (L. Koch, 1866), Gnaphosa taurica Thorell, 1875, G. ukrainica Ovtsharenko, Platnick et Song, 1992, Zelotes fuscus (Thorell, 1875), Agyneta saaristoi Tanasevitch, 2000, Ipa terrenus (L. Koch, 1879), Porrhomma convexum (Westring, 1851), Pardosa alacris (C.L. Koch, 1833), Trochosa robusta (Simon, 1876), Philodromus cespitum (Walckenaer, 1802), Pulchellodromus ruficapillus (Simon, 1885), Thanatus imbecillus L. Koch, 1878, Pholcus ponticus Thorell, 1875, Aelurillus laniger Logunov et Marusik, 2000, A. m-nigrum (Kulczyński, 1891), Attulus inexpectus (Logunov et Kronestedt, 1997), Euophrys frontalis (Walckenaer, 1802), Pellenes seriatus (Thorell, 1875), Phlegra bicognata Azarkina, 2003, Yllenus arenarius Menge, 1868, Enoplognatha mordax (Thorell, 1875), E. thoracica (Hahn, 1833), Parasteatoda simulans (Thorell, 1875), Steatoda paykulliana (Walckenaer, 1806), Ozyptila praticola (C.L. Koch, 1837), O. simplex (O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1862), O. tuberosa (Thorell, 1875), Psammitis ninnii (Thorell, 1872), Xysticus acerbus Thorell, 1872, X. laetus Thorell, 1875,X. mongolicus Schenkel, 1963, Titanoeca schineri L. Koch, 1872, T. turkmenia Wunderlich, 1995. Из списка пауков Калмыкии исключены 30 видов.
К изучению видового разнообразия стрекоз (Odonata) Карадагского природного заповедника
Authors: Соболева Виктория Александровна , Шоренко Константин Игоревич , Голуб Виктор Борисович
Published: August 2021

Приведены данные о находках девяти видов стрекоз на территории Карадагского природного заповедника. В аннотированный список включены краткие экологические характеристики видов и данные об их общем распространении.
Ретроспективный анализ состояния популяций крапчатого суслика (Spermophilus suslicus Güldenstädt, 1770) в Центральном Черноземье с сопредельными территориями и возможные пути сохранения вида
Authors: Сапельников Сергей Фёдорович , Сапельникова Инна Игоревна
Published: August 2021

Приведен ретроспективный анализ литературных данных о крапчатом суслике ( Spermophilus suslicus Güldenstädt, 1770) за XVIII-XXI вв. в Центрально-Черноземном регионе и на сопредельных территориях. За 250 лет со времени описания вида по экземплярам из Воронежской губернии крапчатый суслик превратился из многочисленного в исчезающий. Предлагается рассматривать крапчатого суслика как синантропный вид, который при отсуствии преследования быстро привыкает к человеку. Неконфликтный вариант сохранения крапчатого суслика авторы видят через создание резервных популяций в рекреационных зонах под защитой человека. Вышеуказанным условиям предположительно могут удовлетворять некоторые региональные природные парки, базы отдыха, санатории, сафари-парки, семейные парки и другие территории, где в весенне-летнее время на природе постоянно присутствуют люди, но отсутствуют дикие и домашние хищники.
О флоре степного урочища «Липчанская гора» – перспективной особо охраняемой природной территории Богучарского района Воронежской области
Authors: Агафонов Владимир Александрович , Негробов Владимир Викторович , Кузнецов Борис Ильич
Published: August 2021

Сообщается о результатах исследования флоры степного урочища «Липчанская гора» Богучарского района Воронежской области, на территории которого при обследовании маршрутным методом зарегистрировано произрастание 259 видов сосудистых растений из 42 семейств отделов Pinophyta и Magnoliophyta: класс Pinopsida (1 вид, 1 семейство), класс Magnoliopsida (208 видов из 34 семейств), класс Liliopsida (50 вид из 7 семейств). Разнообразие растительного покрова урочища, обусловленное особенностями литологии и рельефа, выражается в распространении здесь степных, псаммофильных, галофильных и кальцефильных флористических комплексов. Особую природоохранную ценность на обследованной территории представляют популяции 18 видов растений, охраняемых на региональном и федеральном уровнях. Подчеркивается необходимость охраны урочища в ранге региональной особо охраняемой природной территории.
Теория П. Бурдьё в военной социологии: военный капитал и профессиональная мобильность
Authors: Карлова Екатерина Николаевна
Published: August 2021

Несмотря на отсутствие формальных социальных барьеров в продвижении по военной службе, существуют свидетельства неравных шансов на выбор военной профессиональной траектории и военно-профессиональной мобильность выходцев из разных социальных групп. Продуктивной, но редко применяемой в военной социологии теорией является концепция П. Бурдьё, позволяющая рассматривать военную организацию как социальное поле, в котором формируется военный габитус и накапливается военный капитал. Целью данного исследования является теоретическое обоснование понятия «военный капитал» и эмпирическая оценка значения социального происхождения и культурного капитала курсантов как социальных оснований выбора военной профессии. Исследование показало, что значительная доля курсантов до поступления в военный вуз имела начальный уровень военного капитала в его культурной, физической и социальной формах. Основными средствами продвижения по военной службе курсанты считают командно-административный, образовательный и физический капитал. Проведенное исследование показало эвристический потенциал теории П. Бурдьё для объяснения особенностей профессиональной мобильности военнослужащих внутри армейской иерархии, гражданско-военных отношений, перспектив адаптации военнослужащих после увольнения из армии.
COMPUTER-AIDED MODEL FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF ACUTE INFLAMMATIONS VIA RADIAL-BASED FUNCTION ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK
Authors: KAYA Mehmet Onur
Published: August 2021

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to compare the classification performance of acute inflammation by applying the RBF ANN model on an open-access acute inflammation data set and determining the risk factors that may be associated with acute inflammation markers.

Material and Methods: In the study, Nephritis of renal pelvis origin was classified using the open access “Acute Inflammation” data set RBF ANN model, and risk factors that could be associated were revealed. The success of RBF ANN is presented by different performance metrics.

Results: The success of classifying Nephritis of renal pelvis origin with the RBF ANN model has been demonstrated to be excellent (AUC = 1, Accuracy = 100%). In addition, the RBF ANN model revealed that the most important variable among the risk factors that may be associated with Nephritis of renal pelvis origin is “temperature of patient”.

Conclusion: As a result, the obtained findings show that the RBF ANN model provides very successful predictions in the classification of Nephritis of renal pelvis origin. Also, it has been shown that the importance values of factors associated with Nephritis of renal pelvis origin are estimated with the RBF classification model and can be used safely in preventive medicine applications.
A WEB-BASED SOFTWARE FOR REPORTING GUIDELINES OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHES
Authors: YAĞIN Burak , YAĞIN Fatma Hilal , GÖZÜKARA Harika , ÇOLAK Cemil
Published: August 2021

Abstract— Aim: It is very important to use accurate reporting guidelines when reporting a study in cognitive science and health. This study aims to develop a web-based tool that leads to a reporting guideline that includes checklists and flowcharts for relevant research by type of research designs (qualitative, descriptive, experimental, and methodological studies, etc.)

Materials and Methods: The current study covers qualitative research, systematic review/meta-analysis, case presentations, case series, correlational (ecological), case-control, cross-sectional, cohort, randomized clinical trial, non-randomized clinical trial, field studies (for there are reporting guideline for primary protection measures), health care research (animal experiments, etc.), validity studies, consistency studies, simulation studies. For this purpose, the researcher is asked which epidemiological research design is useful and is directed to the reporting guideline for the relevant research type. During the development of the software, the DASH Library in the Python programming language was used.

Results: The Scientific Research Guidelines Software developed in this study can improve the reporting quality of the studies by guiding researchers to the correct reporting guide. The web-based software developed can be accessed at http://biostatapps.inonu.edu.tr/BAKY/. The software has English and Turkish language options.

Conclusion: Scientific Research Guidelines Software allows researchers to clearly state what they do and what they don't do in their study, how they do it, and what they find as a result. Besides, this software provides access to guides where they can learn about the meaning, strengths, and weaknesses of the study being done.
DEEP LEARNING-BASED PREDICTION OF OBESITY LEVELS ACCORDING TO EATING HABITS AND PHYSICAL CONDITION
Authors: KIVRAK Mehmet
Published: August 2021

Obesity occurs as a result of excessive fat storage in the body and brings along physical and mental problems [1]. The physical function has been associated with impaired quality of life in various areas such as distress in society, sexual function, self-esteem, and work-related quality of life [2]. The prevalence of obesity has been steadily increasing over the past few decades and is now unprecedented. This increase has occurred in almost all ages, genders, and races. These data show that the segments of individuals in the highest weight categories i.e. (BMI> 40 kg / m2) increased proportionally more than those in the lower BMI categories (BMI
Model Equation Based on the 8 Groups and the 7 Periods in the Periodic Table of Elements
Authors: Houshia Orwa , Daraghmeh Harbi , Abuhafez Naba , Jrar Ahmad Abdelraouf
Published: August 2021

The periodic table of chemistry contains all synthetic and naturally occurring elements. The elements are arranged in seven horizontal periods from left to right with increasing atomic number. The periodic table is divided into two groups: metals and nonmetals, within elements moving from left to right, the elements get less metallic, culminating in nonmetals on the far right side of the table. Further, the elements are also arranged in eight vertical columns or groups for those with similar physical and chemical properties. A model equation has been developed based on the 8-group and the 7-periods from which trends of elements has been calculated. Among the trends in the periodic table that were calculated are ionization energy, atomic size and effective nuclear charge. It has been discovered that the calculated theoretical values from the model equation rhyme well with the actual values for each element with few exceptions.
The chemistry of the Wellcome test for morphine
Authors: Sánchez-Viesca, Francisco  , Gómez Reina
Published: August 2021

The use of chlorinated lime for morphine identification has several advantages. The reaction is fast and simple, and the reagent is inexpensive. Besides, the developed red colour comes from the organic compound, not from a reduced inorganic reagent. The last case only indicates oxido-reduction reaction, but it is alien to the final structure of the organic compound under test. In the Wellcome assay the red colour is typical of an o-quinone, the inorganic compounds being colourless. Since the chemistry related to this test has not been described, we provide the route from the alkaloid to the final colourful compound, and also a new preparation of o-quinones from o-halo phenols.
Why Reflexive Ethnography Matters to the Study of World Christianity
Authors: Spickard James
Published: August 2021

This article outlines the importance of reflexive ethnography for the emerging discipline of World Christianity. Ethnographers study religion as it is lived in everyday life. This requires cross-cultural understanding, but that understanding is always shaped by the ethnographer’s own social, cultural, and intellectual locations and the perspectives they bring. Reflexivity highlights those perspectives so that we can account for their distortions. This does not undercut ethnography’s objectivity; it strengthens it. Knowing one’s own blinders helps one better describe what one can and cannot see. Ethnographers must, however, expand this social, cultural, and intellectual reflexivity to include a theological dimension. Social scientists seldom acknowledge their own theological standpoints, in part because these are more often hidden than on the surface. Scholars of religion, who are more used to recognizing their own theological assumptions, thus have something important to contribute to ethnographic reflection. The article uses examples from the author’s fieldwork.
World Christianity: Toward a Visual Turn
Authors: Nyamnjoh Henrietta
Published: August 2021

Ethnographic research has tended to be driven by traditional research methods—such as observation and interviews—to the exclusion of using visual sources of data. These can include illustrations or photographs, which are generally utilized by visual anthropologists. World Christianity has been the subject of social science research; however, analysis tends to be based on traditional ethnographic research methods. Through an analysis of personal interactions at Pentecostal churches in Cape Town, this article underscores the importance of incorporating visual data sources—particularly the use of photography—in the study of Pentecostalism through an exploration of the conceptual complexity, insights, and interpretations of the various representations of photography as a research method. By developing a conceptual framework of folding and enfolding, I posit that photography engenders cognitive memory and communicates complex messages that define the extent to which researchers or participants perceive photographs as useful.
Surveying Taiwanese Christianity: The Taiwan Christianity Surveys in Conversation with World Christianity
Authors: Seitz Jonathan
Published: August 2021

In Taiwan there has been relatively little data on the demographics of Christians. In the past, denominations, missionaries, and others kept some data. Recently, a group of sociologists conducted two major surveys. The results provide snapshots of how Christianity in Taiwan looks. The first part of this article treats some of the challenges in conducting the surveys as well as some major findings. The second half of the article asks how this type of data might inform studies of World Christianity as a field of study, or how this demographic data may sit alongside the more popular tools of ethnography.
Assessment of the level of adherence of health care workers to workplace safety measures provided at the Enugu state university teaching hospital Enugu, Nigeria
Authors: Onoh Linus UM
Published: August 2021

Aim: To assess the level of adherence of healthcare workers to workplace safety measures provided at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Enugu Nigeria. Method: A total of 350 health care workers of the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTTH) were used for the cross-sectional study which took place between February and August 2019. Basic information like age, sex and duration of work in the hospital were taken. Finally their levels of adherence to the safety measures provided in the hospital were assessed. Results: The greatest number of respondents fell within the age group 26-35years (40.9%) and the gender distribution showed that 54.6% were female workers. The greatest proportion of the respondents indicated that they have worked in the hospital between 1 -5years (31.1%). Lastly assessment of adherence indicated 67.2% comply with the instructions on hand-washing.70.3% use gloves when making physical contact with patients. 50.6% claimed that they have an occupational/environmental health policy in their departments. 80.9% use bleach/disinfectants to clean up spillages and other hazardous substances. 52% have knowledge of segregation of healthcare waste. 60.3% engage in routine screening for blood-borne diseases e.g. HIV, Hepatitis B and C. while 57.3% said that they undergo routine medical checkup annually. Conclusion: Most of the respondents were young adults 26-35years who had worked in the hospital between 1- 5years due to the fact that the teaching hospital had not been in existence for too long. Majority of the respondents (>50% in each case) have a good adherence to the safety measures i.e. hand-washing, use of disinfectants, segregation of hospital waste, and routine screening and regular medical checkups. This situation has been responsible for the maintenance of a very low rate of hospital transmitted (Nosocomial) infections in ESUT Teaching Hospital Enugu.
Curcumin analogues for possible cancer treatment A QSAR and partial ordering study
Authors: Lars Carlsen  , Poul Erik Hansen  , Bahjat A Saeed  , Rita S Elias
Published: August 2021

The possible effect of curcumin as a potential natural cancer treatment drug has been intensively discussed. In the present study the probabilities of a series of curcumin analogues to possess potential as antineoplastic, prostate cancer treatment and anticarcinogenic agents has been studied theoretically applying a selection of quantitative structure-activity relation and absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) approaches. From spectroscopic studies it is evident that these compounds can be found in both enol and diketo forms, the former in general the more predominant in non-polar solvents, whereas in polar solvents, like water an increasing amount of the diketo form can be noted. Hence, the probabilities for both the enols and diketo forms to possess the above-mentioned effects were studied. In most cases the enol form shows the highest probabilities for being effective although the differences are not significant. Thus, it is suggested to look at the sum of effects of the keto and the enol forms in relation to the possible therapeutic effects of the compounds here studied.
Dinamica populației principalelor aglomerații urbane din Europa
Authors:   Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza”, Romania, Muntele Ionel , Banica Alexandru ,   Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza”, Romania
Published: August 2021

Dynamics ot the population of the main urban aglomerations in Europe (1980-2019). Using several available databases, all based on official information, the population evolution from the main European urban agglomerations (those with a minimum of 1000 thousand inhabitants) was reconstructed. The period considered was 1980-2019 in order to capture the changes generated by the disappearance of the iron curtain and the totalitarian regimes. The analysis based on the ascending hierarchical classification, carried out in XLSTAT, shows the persistence of strong east-west disparities but also the appearance of disparities, both between the former communist states and in the west of the continent. The generalization of the urban sprawl process, with the agglomeration of the population in the suburban areas was neither uniform nor constant over time. An urban resilience has played an important role, the ability to overcome the systemic crisis induced in the east of the continent by the transition to the market economy or in the west, to adapt to the new knowledge-based economy. Beyond the manifestation of these disparities that seem to be the expression of a historical inertia, a tendency of convergence at the continental level, similar to the one that was manifested in the case of the demographic transition after 1990, is timid.
Procesul de evoluare a regosolului pe suprafața haldei de steril în cariera de calcar lafarge ciment (Moldova) s.a. din Rezina
Authors:   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Bulimaga Constantin , Burghelea Aureliu ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Certan Corina ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Rusu Maria ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Bodrug Nicolae ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2021

Soil profiles made on the platform with recent deposits under multiannual plants and under trees have shown that they represent regosols (in fact, conventional, because they were recently deposited and flattened (a. 2017) and are composed of fossil soils and unconsolidated rocks) luto-clay with ocher horizont. Layer I (0-2 cm) - the litter is well pronounced, dark brown, resinous, clay-clay, dusty, the structure of the fossil soil was preserved, on the basis of which it formed, loosened, porous, the passage between the underlying clear horizon after compactness. Layer II (2-10 cm) - represents recent deposits, formed on the basis of the fossil soil, reavane, luto-clay, prismatic structure slightly pronounced, more compact than the overlying layer. Layer III (10-38 cm) - recent deposits, formed on the basis of the fossil soil, differs from the overlying layer with a high degree of settling. The fourth layer (38-60 cm) - recent deposits, formed on the basis of the fossil soil, differs from the overlying layer with a high degree of settling. The humus content in the beds under multi-annual plants and under the trees indicated that the humus content in the litter under the perennial plants is 5 times higher than in the litter under the trees, which is explained by the amount of high organic matter which is generated by species of perennial plants rather than trees, which ensures the generation of higher humus content (organic matter).
Aspecte privind starea actuală a pădurilor din raionul Telenești
Authors:   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Florenta Veronica
Published: August 2021

: The forest is the irreplaceable balance cause within the biosphere. The current relationship between the forest and human has been increasingly publicized lately by the public, politicians, scientists and practitioners. For the sustainable management of the forestry sector, there is a need to know the forest from a quantitative and qualitative point of view. The purpose of the present paper is to know the current state of forests in the territory of Telenesti district in the context of ensuring the ecological balance of the urban and rural ecosystems of this district. Through this analysis, we offer information about the forest at the locality level, the current state and the functions that they do.
Analiza modului de utilizare a terenurilor în Regiunea de Dezvoltare Nord a Republicii Moldova
Authors:   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Bejan Iurie
Published: August 2021

The land use has undergone some changes in the last 30 years, by reducing the areas with arable land, converting multi-annual plantations into other categories of land, etc. According to the current mode of land use, the Northern Development Region has a pronounced agricultural profile - 80.3% of the total area represents agricultural land. The spatial differentiations regarding the morphological and agro-climatic conditions allowed the identification within the region of areas with agro-forestry and agro-pastoral specializations.
Aspecte metodologice privind identificarea zonelor sensibile la nutrienți în condițiile Republicii Moldova
Authors:   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Mogildea Vladimir , Bejan Iurie ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2021

The methodology for identifying and delimiting nutrient sensitive areas establishes the approaches and criteria for the designation of nutrient sensitive areas according to the Water Law no. 272 of 23.12.2011, partially harmonized with the Council Directive no. 91/271 / EEC of 21 May 1991 on the treatment of urban wastewater. Urban wastewater entering the collection systems, before being discharged into sensitive areas, is subject to a more rigorous treatment for all discharges coming from agglomerations with a population of more than 10,000 equivalent inhabitants.
Oxidative Insults of 2, 2-dichlorovinyl-dimethyl phosphate (DDVP), an Organophosphate Insecticide in Rats Brain
Authors: Ajiboye T O
Published: August 2021

The oxidative insult of 2, 2-dichlorovinyl-dimethyl phosphate (DDVP) in male rats brain was investigated. Rats were grouped into four: A, B, C and D where A, (the control) received orally 1 mL of distilled water; B, C and D (test groups) received orally 2.5, 5 and 10 mg/kg body weight of DDVP respectively for 28 days. DDVP administration caused significant decrease (P<0.05) in the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase in the brain. Brain levels of glutathione (GSH), total thiol, vitamins C and E were also significantly reduced (P<0.05), while peroxide glutathione (GSSG) level increased significantly (P<0.05). Brain malonidialdehyde and lipid hydroperoxide also increased significantly (P<0.05) in all DDVP treated groups. The available data from this study revealed that DDVP brings about its toxicity through depletion of the antioxidant systems and thus exposing the cells and cellular macromolecules to oxidative assault by reactive oxygen species generated either from its metabolites or other in vivo means. Â
Effects of Aqueous Root Extract of Jatropha curcas on Hyperglycaemic and Haematological Indices in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats
Authors: Aladodo R A
Published: August 2021

Hypoglycaemic potentials of aqueous root extract of Jatropha curcas (250 and 450 mg/kg body weight of rats) was investigated in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Effect of the extract on some haematological parameters was also investigated. Thirty albino rats (Rattus norvegicus) of mean weight 165.0 Â± 2.50 g were randomly selected into normal and diabetic groups, each with six rats.Â Diabetic treated rats were placed on 14.2 mg/kg body weight glucophage (reference drug), 250 mg/kg and 450 mg/kg body weight of extract. All treatments were administered orally, once daily for fifteen days.Â The blood glucose levels were monitored and the haematological parameters like haemoglobin (Hgb), red blood cell (RBC) count, white blood cell (WBC) count, packed cell volume (PCV), percentage lymphocytes (LYM) and neutrophils (NEUT) were also analyzed. A significant (p<0.05) reduction in fasting Blood Glucose Levels (BGL) was observed in alloxan-induced diabetic rats treated with the extract. There was a significant (p<0.05) reduction in Hgb, PCV, RBC and WBC and its differentials of the diabetic untreated rats while administration of glucophage, 250 and 450 mg/kg body weight of the aqueous extract (Jc250 and Jc450) to diabetic rats significantly (p<0.05) increase all these parameters. These results suggested that the aqueous root extract of Jatropha curcas possesses hypoglycaemic activity and also improved the aberrations in the blood parameters of alloxan-induced diabetic rat.
Microbial Profile of Maize - Pigeon Pea Biscuit in Storage
Authors: Olunlade B A
Published: August 2021

The production of biscuit from a blend of maize (Zea mays) and pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) flour had earlier been reported in the literature. However, there is no information on the shelf stability of the biscuit. This study therefore investigated the microbial profile of the biscuit stored for 30 days atÂ Â 29 oC and 70 % relative humidity. The proximate and microbiological qualities of the biscuit were determined using standard methods. Biscuit had 5.19 % moisture, 1.90 % ash, 21.59 % fat, 0.62 % crude fibre, 15.83 % protein and 54.86 % carbohydrate. The microbial load of the biscuit was below the standard limit of National Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on the day of production but increased above the permissible level during storage. Staphylococcus, Enterobacter and Bacillus species were found in the biscuit during storage. The public health importance of these microorganisms was discussed.Â
Corrosion Inhibition Effects and Adsorption Characteristics of Ethanol Extract of King Bitters Root (Andrographis paniculata) on Mild Steel in Hydrochloric and Tetraoxosulphate (VI) Acid Media
Authors: Ugi B U
Published: August 2021

The corrosion inhibition performance of ethanol extract of Andrographis paniculata (King Bitter) root (EEAPR) on the corrosion of Mild Steel (MS) in 1.0 M HCl and H2SO4 acid solutions at 303K and elevated temperatures of 313, 323 and 333K was investigated and compared. The experimental work was performed by the use of weight loss and hydrogen evolution techniques. The results indicate that the extract inhibit the corrosion of mild steel in both acid media. However, the EEAPR exhibits higher maximum inhibition efficiency of 98.9 % in HCl than in H2SO4 (95.0 %) at 5.0 g/L. Inhibition efficiency was found to increase with increasing concentration of extract in both acid media but decreased with rise in temperature. Inhibition mechanism was deduced from the temperature dependence of the inhibition efficiency as well as from activation parameters that govern the process. Adsorption of extract on the MS sample in both acid media was found to obey the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The phenomenon of physical adsorption is proposed from the obtained thermodynamic parameters.Â
Microbiological Quality and Safety of pre-cut fruit retailed in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Authors: Odebisi-Omokanye M B
Published: August 2021

The microbiological quality of pre-cut fruits retailed in three local markets in Ilorin, Kwara state, Nigeria was assessed. Pre-cut fruit samples comprising watermelon, pineapple and pawpaw were obtained from vendors at different retail outlets in the markets and the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics were examined. Mean total aerobic plate count ranged from 1.20 x 104 to 2.0 x 104cfu/g while fungal count ranged from 0.5 x 102 to1.6 x 102 cfu/g. Eight bacterial and six fungal species were isolated: Proteus vulgaris, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Campylobacter jejuni, Klebsiella aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Mucor mucedo, Rhizopus stolonifer , Aspergillus fumigatus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The physicochemical parametersÂ studies varies as follows: pH ranged fromÂ 3.5 to 4.1, moisture content 60.20 to 90.73%, titratable acidity 0.42 toÂ 0.80g/100ml, ash 0.50 to 1.11%Â and total sugar 2.01 to 2.53g/100ml. The findings from this study showed that the fruits contained microorganisms that are potentially pathogenic. Under favourable conditions, they may multiply and thus render the fruits unsafe for consumption as they could become means of food poisoning.
Orthogonal-Based Second Order Hybrid Initial Value Problem Solver
Authors: Adeyefa E O
Published: August 2021

This work focuses on development of an initial value problem solver by employing a new class of orthogonal polynomial, the basis function. We present the recursive formula of the class of polynomials constructed and adopt collocation technique to develop the method. The method was analyzed for its basic properties and findings show that the method is accurate and convergent.
Storage Stability of Ascorbic Acid Content of Nigerian Processed Fruit Juices
Authors: Mohammed A A
Published: August 2021

Ascorbic acid is an essential vitamin derived from fruits and vegetables for human growth. This study investigated the ascorbic acid contents of juice extracts and its rate of loss in fresh fruits and stored fruits, specifically pineapple, water melon, grape and orange. Fruits were extracted by electric juice extractor, and each fruit juice extracted was divided to two groups. The First group were refrigerated in PET and glass bottle at -4 Âº C for one month While the second group were stored at room temperature with and without preservative (sodium benzoate). Commercial fruit juices commonly sold in the market were also refrigerated at - 4 Âº C for 13 days. The physical parameters (Brix and pH) were determined on each of the fresh fruit juices using a refractometer and pH metre. The general outcome of this study revealed that the rate at which ascorbic acid is lost during storage depends on the type of fruit, storage condition and duration of storage.
Pelatihan Akuntansi Berbasis Komputer dalam Ruang Lingkup Pengelola Koperasi se-Kota Makassar
Authors: Anwar Anwar , Arif Faisal , Januanto Muhammad Ikram Marham
Published: August 2021

Tujuan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini untuk memberikan edukasi kepada peserta pelatihan mengenai pentingnya sistem akuntansi berbasis komputer dan membrikan pelatihan penginputan data keuangan kedalam sistem akuntansi berbasis komputer dan simulasi peembuatan laporan keuangan berbasis komputer. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dalam bentuk seminar dan pelatihan akuntansi berbasis komputer dengan menggunakan software akuntansi Zahir Accounting. Hasil kegiatan pelatihan akuntansi berbasis komputr dalam ruang lingkup pengelola koperasi se-Kota Makassar dapat dikatakan berhasil. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari persentase khadiran peserta da antusiasme peserta sealma berjalannya kegiatan.
PENANAMAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER PEDULI SOSIAL MELALUI BUDAYA SEKOLAH PADA SISWA SDN GENUK 01
Authors: Putra Lisa Virdinarti , Suryani Ela
Published: August 2021

Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan faktor-faktor pendukung dan penghambat penanaman karakter peduli sosial serta solusi untuk mengatasi hambatan penanaman karakter peduli sosial bagi Siswa SDN Genuk 01. Metode yang digunakan adalah adalah dengan metode partisipatif artinya mitra binaan secara aktif dilibatkan semua dalam semua tahapan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini. Kegiatan ini menggunakan metode pelatihan yang akan dilaksanakan selama 3 (tiga) hari dengan materi pelatihan berupa ceramah, praktek, serta evaluasi yang disajikan secara bersamaan. Setelah kegiatan pelatihan, akan dilanjutkan kegiatan evaluasi sebagai bahan koreksi bagi penyelenggara. Hasil evaluasi ini nantinya dapat dijadikan sebagai bahan pertimbangan bagi SDN Genuk 01 ini khususnya dalam karakter peduli sosial. Hasil dari pelatihan ini diharapkan warga SDN Genuk 01 memiiki karakter peduli sosial yang dapat dilihat dari cara santun dengan masyarakat, memiliki simpati dan empati kepada masyarakat sekitar
PENYULUHAN PENGGUNAAN HAND SANITIZER DAN CUCI TANGAN YANG BENAR
Authors: Irvan Nurmiati , Helvira Vivin
Published: August 2021

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) dengan tujuan memberikan penyuluhan dan edukasi kepada masyarakat pemukiman Kelapa Sawit Baras II Kecamatan Motu Kabupaten Pasangkayu tentang pentingnya sering cuci tangan dengan sabun atau menggunakan cairan disinfektan berupa hand sanitizer, sebagai salah satu upaya yang dianggap efektif untuk mengurangi atau menimimalisir potensi terjangkit virus covid-19. Metode pelaksanaan dalam kegiatan PKM ini adalah ceramah dengan berkunjung ke rumah warga door-to-door. Hal tersebut dilakukan untuk mengikuti protokoler pemerintah pusat untuk tidak mengumpulkan orang banyak di suatu tempat. Kegiatan ini berjalan lancar sesuai harapan tim penyuluh. Dengan meningkatnya pemahaman warga tentang tata cara cuci tangan yang baik dan benar menggunakan sabun, serta menggunakan cairan disinfektan berupa hand sanitizer dapat membantu pemerintah menanggulangi musibah nasional ini sehingga secepatnya keadaan pulih seperti semula.
Penataan Perpustakaan Desa untuk Meningkatkan Literasi Membaca
Authors: Rustiarini Ni Wayan , Dewi Ni Kadek Cintya
Published: August 2021

Literasi menjadi komponen utama dalam pengembangan sumber daya manusia. Meskipun demikian, masyarakat Indonesia memiliki literasi yang sangat rendah. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa jumlah perpustakaan desa masih sangat kurang. Selain itu, sarana dan prasarana bacaan yang disediakan di perpustakaan desa juga masih terbatas. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk membenahi pengelolaan perpustakaan Desa Dangin Puri Kelod sebagai upaya meningkatkan budaya literasi dalam masyarakat. Metode yang digunakan adalah partisipasi yang melibatkan peran serta aktif aparatur pemerintah desa, civitas akademika, dan masyarakat. Tahapan kegiatan pengabdian yang dilakukan adalah melakukan observasi, diskusi, pelaksanaan, dan sosialisasi. Adapun hasil kegiatan penataan perpustakaan desa telah terlaksana sesuai dengan rencana dan target yang ditetapkan, seperti menambah koleksi buku, melakukan inventarisasi, klasifikasi, dan administrasi perpustakaan. Dengan demikian, keberadaan perpustakaan desa diharapkan dapat meningkatkan literasi membaca masyarakat desa.
RIVER ECOLOGICAL STUDY: BUILDING THE KNOWLEDGE BASE FOR VARIETY OF ASSESSMENTS SUCH AS CLIMATE CHANGE IN NEPAL
Authors: Jha B. R. , Gurung S. , Khatri K. , Gurung B. , Thapa A. , Acharya S.
Published: August 2021

Climate change is now universally acknowledged to be taking place across the globe. It is generally presumed that the impacts of climate change would be more severe in the country like Nepal due to its location, physiography, poverty and lack of preparedness to cope with the changes. The last reason is mainly associated with knowledge, information and ability to use technologies based on science.The main objective of this research is to analyze and evaluate the effects of climate change by taking fish as an indicator. However, an even more important outcome is to prepare a solid foundation of fish-based information, which could be used in the future as a reference for a variety of purposes including the study of climate change. Two sets of examples, one in the tributaries of a glacial river and another in the tributary of a rain -fed river are compared in terms of fish ecological attributes to test for effects of climate change. In addition to fish-based information, this research also studies physico-chemical parameters and benthic fauna so as to build up an ecological profile of the rivers.
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON MOUNTAIN BIODIVERSITY: A SPECIAL REFERENCE TO GILGIT-BALTISTAN OF PAKISTAN
Authors: Ishaq S. , Khan M. Z. , Begum F. , Hussain K. , Amir R. , Hussain A. , Ali S.
Published: August 2021

Climate Change is not a stationary phenomenon; it moves from time to time, it represents a major threat to mountainous biodiversity and to ecosystem integrity. The present study is an attempt to identify the current knowledge gap and the effects of climate change on mountainous biodiversity, a special reference to the Gilgit-Baltistan is briefly reviewed. Measuring the impact of climate change on mountain biodiversity is quite challenging, because climate change interacts with every phenomenon of ecosystem. The scale of this change is so large and very adverse so strongly connected to ecosystem services, and all communities who use natural resources. This study aims to provide the evidences on the basis of previous literature, in particular context to mountain biodiversity of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan have most fragile ecosystem and are more vulnerable to climate change. These mountains host variety of wild fauna and flora, with many endangered species of the world. There are still many gaps in our knowledge of literature we studied because very little research has been conducted in Gilgit-Baltistan about climate change particular to biodiversity. Recommendations are made for increased research efforts in future this including jointly monitoring programs, climate change models and ecological research. Understanding the impact of climate change particular to biodiversity of GB is very important for sustainable management of these natural resources. The Government organizations, NGOs and the research agencies must fill the knowledge gap, so that it will help them for policy making, which will be based on scientific findings and research based.