bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The effect of yoga practice on muscular strength improvement in patients with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Sarbaz Yashar , Beni Kamran Naderi , Hosseininejad Azar , Eftekharsadat Bina , Jahanjoo Fatemeh 
Published: October 2020

Background/Aims Multiple sclerosis is a common condition in the central nervous system where patients experience many issues, including muscle weakness. This study offers an investigation of continuous hatha yoga exercises on patients with multiple sclerosis. Methods A total of 22 participants with multiple sclerosis were selected, 11 were allocated to the intervention group, and 11 to the control group. In both groups, surface electromyography and dynamometer were performed at the beginning and the end of the study. The intervention group undertook 90-minute sessions of hatha yoga training three times a week for 6 months and the control group did not do any particular exercise during this period. Results Dynamometer results indicated that yoga significantly improved the muscle strength of the participants with multiple sclerosis (before the intervention: 40.00 Nm ± 14.66 Nm vs 56.82 Nm ± 20.28 Nm after the intervention, P=0.037). However, there was no significant difference in muscle strength changes between the intervention and control groups (16.82 Nm ± 23.26 Nm vs -2.86 Nm ± 23.36 Nm, P=0.171). Yoga significantly increased participants muscle strength according to the surface electromyography signals (before the intervention: 39.91 V ± 8.86 V vs 54.09 v ± 8.95 V after the intervention, P=0.007). The muscle strength of the control group participants with multiple sclerosis decreased after 6 months, however it was not statistically significant (41.55 Nm ± 9.3 Nm vs 34.55 Nm ± 8.36 Nm, P=0.073). The comparison of changes showed that the surface electromyography signals in the intervention group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P=0.001). Conclusions: Yoga exercises, in addition to common multiple sclerosis treatment methods, can be considered as a complementary therapy to improve the physical aspects of multiple sclerosis symptoms.
Optimization of the optical particle counter for online particle measurement in pressure-changing natural gas
Authors: Song Xuan , Wu Xiaolin , Ji Zhongli , Wang Deyu , Liu Zhen 
Published: October 2020

Online measurement of particulate matter in high-pressure natural gas is of great significance to the purification process and safe operation of long-distance pipelines. However, pressure changes in high-pressure natural gas pipelines are complicated. The optical particle counter (OPC) is affected by the change in the refractive index of natural gas, which causes an error of the measured particle size. In order to solve this problem, based on the theory of geometric optics, an optimization model of the aerosol tube spherical window regarding the refractive index was established. This optimization basically eliminates the influence of gas refractive index on the OPC beam characteristics, so that OPC has the same performance under any high-pressure conditions as under normal pressure. The problem of the optical sensor being unsuitable for high-pressure conditions in which it is difficult to be calibrated in atmospheric air is solved, and the accuracy of the online particle test in the high-pressure natural gas pipeline is greatly improved. The influence of window thickness and installation error on the optimization model is analyzed, which provides references for improving the accuracy of optical sensors and application design in higher-pressure environments. Finally, the feasibility, reliability, and accuracy of the method are analyzed and verified by experiments.
Landare eta arrainen ekoizpen jasangarrirako akuaponia sistema baten garapena Tenebrio molitor intsektuaren larbak erabiliz
Authors: Arregi Maite , Subinas Beñat , Elissalt Oier , Arrieta Oihane , Oreja Leire , Barriola Maria Jose , Saralegi Ainara 
Published: October 2020

Akuaponia akuikultura eta hidroponiaren konbinaketaren bidez arrainak zein landareak ekoizteko birzirkulazio-sistema bat da, non bakterio nitrifikatzaileek arrainek iraitzitako hondakin metabolikoak landareentzat ezinbertzekoak diren mantenugai bihurtzen dituzten. Akuikultura zein hidroponia sistema konbentzionalekin alderatuta, akuaponia sistemak ingurumen-inpaktu zein uraren erabilera murritzagoa aurkezten du. Hala eta guztiz ere, akuaponia sistemak arrain-irinarekiko daukan menpekotasuna nabarmentzekoa da. Hori dela eta, lan honetan, Tenebrio molitor (TM) intsektu espeziearen larbak arrainen dietan proportzio ezberdinetan gehitu dira (% 0, % 25 eta % 50), honek arrain-irina ordezkatzeko duen gaitasuna zehazteko ortzadar-amuarrainez (Oncorhynchus mykiss) eta letxugez (Lactuca sativa) osaturiko akuaponia sistema batean. Horretarako, dieta ezberdinekin elikaturiko akuaponia sistemetan uraren propietate fisiko-kimikoak (tenperatura, pHa, eroankortasun elektrikoa, eta nitrogeno konposatuen kontzentrazioa) eta ortzadar-amuarrainen zein letxugen hazkuntza ebaluatu dira. Uraren parametroei dagokienez, nahiz eta parametro batzuk maila optimoa gainditu, ez dute amuarrainen zein letxugen hazkuntzan eragin, sistema oro har orekan mantendu baita. Aipatzekoa da TM larbak gehitu ez diren tangetan letxugen hazkuntza handiagoa izan dela, baina TM larbak % 25ean gehitu direnean amuarrainen hazkuntzan hobekuntza nabarmen bat ikusi dela, eta horrela, egiaztatu da TM espeziearen larbek arrain-irinean oinarritutako pentsua ordezkatzeko duten ahalmena.
Physical Fitness, Sex Considerations, and Academy Graduation for Law Enforcement Recruits
Authors: Lockie Robert G. , Dawes J. Jay , Dulla Joseph M. , Orr Robin M. , Hernandez Erika 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Lockie, RG, Dawes, JJ, Dulla, JM, Orr, RM, and Hernandez, E. Physical fitness, sex considerations, and academy graduation for law enforcement recruits. J Strength Cond Res 34(12): 3356–3363, 2020—This study investigated the influence of fitness on academy graduation, and any between-sex differences, in law enforcement recruits. Data collected at the start of 4 training academies were retrospectively analyzed, including age, height, and body mass; waist circumference; waist-to-hip ratio; grip strength; vertical jump (VJ); 75-yard pursuit run; 2-kg medicine ball throw (MBT); push-ups, sit-ups, and arm ergometer revolutions in 60 seconds; and 20-m multistage fitness test (20MSFT) shuttles. Recruits were categorized into graduated (GRAD = 269) and separated (did not graduate; SEP = 42) groups. SEP recruits were not split according to separation reasons, just whether they did or not. This categorization also occurred for male subjects (GRAD = 228; SEP = 32) and female subjects (GRAD = 41; SEP = 10). Independent samples t-tests calculated between-group differences for all recruits combined, male subjects, and female subjects. Correlations and stepwise linear regression calculated relationships between the data and graduation. The t-test (p ≤ 0.016) and correlation (r = ±0.137–0.296; p < 0.05) data indicated that SEP recruits (both sexes combined) were older and performed poorer in every fitness test except grip strength and VJ. SEP male subjects were older and performed poorer in all tests except grip strength (p ≤ 0.009). SEP female subjects scored lower in the arm ergometer (p = 0.008). The regression equation for all recruits found that age, 20MSFT (aerobic fitness), MBT (upper-body power), and arm ergometer (upper-body endurance) were academy graduation predictors (r
2 = 0.169; p < 0.001). For the male recruits, the predictors were age, MBT, and 20MSFT (r
2 = 0.182; p ≤ 0.001), and for female recruits, arm ergometer and 20MSFT (r
2 = 0.213; p ≤ 0.003). Recruits should improve multiple fitness aspects, including muscular endurance, power, and aerobic fitness, to enhance graduation potential.
The APC gene rs41115 polymorphism is associated with survival in Iranian colorectal cancer patients
Authors: Mir Najd Gerami Sousan , Hossein Somi Mohammad , Vahedi Leila , Farassati Faris , Dolatkhah Roya 
Published: October 2020

Introduction: The onset of colorectal cancer is a complex process caused by numerous genetic pathways. APC functions as a ``"gatekeeper" and its mutations occur at the initiation stage of the colorectal tumorigenesis. The main aim of this study was to investigate common somatic mutations of exon 15 APC genes in patients with colorectal cancer in East Azerbaijan, Iran.
Methods: This study was designed and performed as a cross-sectional and case-only study. Tissue biopsies were obtained during colonoscopy and confirmed colorectal carcinoma cases were evaluated. Two hotspot regions of exon 15 for APC mutations were evaluated using PCR amplification and Sanger sequence analysis.
Results: The synonymous (p.Thr1475Thr) polymorphism was observed in all patients; 35 patients (61.4%) had AG genotype and 22 patients (38.6%) had AA genotype. Also, a missense mutation and two deletions were found. Pearson's correlation test showed a significant correlation between the stage of the disease (rho = 0.23, P =< 0.05), and anatomical subsite of the tumor with rs41115 polymorphism (rho = 0.31, P =< 0.05). Overall comparison of survival function in the different genotypes of the APC gene showed significant differences between groups, and CRCs with AG genotype had 3.24-fold higher hazard of mortality than CRCs with AA genotype (HR = 3.24; 95% CI: 1.21 - 8.68, P = 0.020).
Conclusion: APC mutation plays an important predictive role in overall survival. However, the pattern and type of APC gene have a diverse impact on clinical outcomes in the Asian population. Moreover, in CRC patients the APC mutations were reported to be diverse variants.
Richness and abundance of caterpillars on <i>Byrsonima</i> (Malpighiaceae) species in an are of cerrado vegetation in Central Brazil
Authors: Andrade Isabel , Morais Helena C , Diniz Ivone R , Van den Berg Cássio 
Published: October 2020

Hicimos un registro cuantitativo de larvas de Lepidoptera que se alimentán de tres espécies de By/"sonima (Malpighíaceae) que ocurren en el Brasil Central: B. crassa Nied, B. verbascifolia L. Rich and B.coccolobifolia ( Spr.) Kunth. Nuestro principal objetivo fué estimar la abundancia y riqueza de orugas en cada una de las espécies de planta. Encontramos un patrón de baja abundancia y alta riqueza de espécies de orugas asociadas a las espécies de Byrsonima. Velificamos, todavía, que la similaridade entre la fauna de B. crassa y B. verbascifolia fué más alta que entre estas espécies y B. coccolobifolia. Una vez que se sabe que hojas con mayor cantidad de vellos pueden afectar la colonización y estratégias de forrageo de herbívoros. sugerimos que las diferencias en la comunidade de orugas asociadas a las distintas espécies de Byrsonima están reíacionadas con los diferentes niveles de vellosidad apresentados por cada una de las espécies de plantas. Esta tendenCIa en Byrsonima es apoyada por el bajo número de orugas encontradas en hojas jóvenes de B. crassa y B. verbasCÍfolia que tienen muchos pelos.
Primeras Páginas y Tabla de Contenidos
Authors: AGUILAR SERGIO 
Published: October 2020

Marine scientific research in the South Pacific of Costa Rica: efforts to the conservationEstudios científicos marinos en el Pacífico Sur de Costa Rica: esfuerzos hacia la conservación Damián Martínez-Fernández, Andrea Montero-Cordero & Álvaro Morales-RamírezScientific Editors / Editores Científicos
Age and growth of the shark, Mustelus higmani (Carcharhiniformes: Triakidae) from Venezuela
Authors: Carrillo Luz , Tavares Rafael , Sánchez Leonardo , Velásquez Carmen 
Published: October 2020

Abstract. Introduction: Mustelus higmani is one of the shark species most commonly caught in the northeastern region of Venezuela; however, this species has been poorly studied. Objective: to evaluate the age and growth of M. higmani on the basis of the optical analysis of vertebrae. Methods: Between August 2016 and July 2017, the vertebral samples were collected in the fishing port of Juan Griego, Margarita Island. The growth study was based on a sample of 238 individuals, 86 males (24.1-59.5 cm TL) and 152 females (24.4-69.5 cm TL) and the use of growth modeling approaches. Results: The RMI analysis indicated an annual periodicity for the deposition of growth rings. Ages assigned varied between 0 and 5 years in males, and between 0 and 6 years in females. The estimates of growth parameters obtained were L∞ = 60.8 cm TL, k = 0.54 years-1 and t0 = -1.04 years in males; and L∞ = 72.4 cm TL, k = 0.40 years-1 and t0 = -1.31 years in females. The ages at maturity and longevities resulted respectively in 2.5 and 6.4 years for males; and in 2.0 and 8.7 years for females. Conclusions: In general, results indicate that M. higmani has a rapid growth, early maturity, short longevity, and continuous reproduction, characterizing it as a biologically productive species.
Key words: Caribbean; ecology; elasmobranchs; fishery; sharks.
Different measures of blood pressure in primary health care in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Hassan Khaled M. , Rahali Hadil E. , Balamash Hisham M. , Alanazi Reem K. , Almatroudi Naief S. , Alsairra Munirah N. , Alhobera Anfal H. , Alhobera Abdullah H. , Alolah Ahmed A. , Shok Ali A. , Althumairy Mohammed A. , Alghuraybi Shaima M. , Alkhabbaz Mariyah J. , Alasmari Mohammed A. , AlMabouth Mohammad S. , Aldrees Ibtihal M. 
Published: October 2020

Background: Objective of the study was to be able to know various measurement or devices for blood pressure (BP) used in primary care (PC).Methods: Cross-sectional multicenter study, sample is consecutive cases, study done in kingdom of Saudi Arabia in health institution of Primary care that treat patients who already diagnosed with hypertension aged more than 18 years old, the method used in the study is observation of devices which measure blood pressure through two following BP measurements.Results: Blood pressure was measured for 14,137 from 3,592 PC physicians, blood pressured measured by a mercury sphygmomanometer, in 69.8% of the patients, while it is measured by electronic device in 16.5% but measured by aneroid manometer in 11.8% while 1.9% measured by more of a measurement method. Electronic devices and aneroid manometers were the most used measurement of blood pressure in rural areas. Also, there were differences in the BP values between different methods of the measurement. Conclusions: The best methods of blood pressure measurement between medical staff is mercury sphygmomanometers and aneroid devices in primary care and to avoid biases in the measurement we encourage to use electronic devices to measure BP.
Percepção de funcionários em uma instituição pública acerca da gestão de resíduos sólidos e os seus riscos à saúde humana
Authors: Roriz dos Santos Giulia , Tolentino Júlia , Mol Marcos 
Published: October 2020

O gerenciamento incorreto dos resíduos de serviços de saúde (RSS) apresenta potencial para gerar impactos negativos à saúde humana e ao meio ambiente. Práticas corretas de segregação aliado à educação ambiental podem reduzir estes danos. Diante disso, o presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar a percepção dos servidores de uma instituição pública de ciência, saúde e tecnologia sobre o gerenciamento dos RSS e seus impactos à saúde. Participaram da pesquisa 101 funcionários dessa instituição, através da aplicação de questionários. Observou-se o nível do autoconhecimento em relação à classificação dos RSS, ao descarte e a geração de resíduos e se as etapas do gerenciamento afetam a saúde humana devido ao contato físico com estes resíduos. Foi constatada a existência de significativo conhecimento sobre o tema, mas ainda há a necessidade de continuação dos programas de conscientização e desenvolvimento de práticas adequadas ao gerenciamento de RSS.
Evaluación en casa malla del efecto de cuatro productos biológicos para el combate de jobotos (Phyllophaga sp)
Authors: Acuña-Segura Ricardo , Brenes-Madriz Jaime 
Published: October 2020

El experimento se desarrolló en casa malla y se evaluó el efecto y la dosis de cuatro productos biológicos y uno químico utilizados en el control de larvas de jobotos (Phyllophaga sp.). El experimento se desarrolló en Guadalupe de Cartago, ubicado en las siguientes coordenadas geográficas: Latitud: 9.861884 y Longitud:-83.939692, a 1400 msnm. El tipo de investigación fue cuantitativa con un diseño del experimento de bloques completos al azar, con el uso de dos dosis y cinco tratamientos con tres repeticiones y cada repetición con diez unidades experimentales. Los productos biológicos utilizados fueron: Mycotrol® 11 EW (Beauveria bassiana, cepa GHA), Botani Gard® 50 WP (Beauveria bassiana, cepa GHA), Agro Gold® (nueve cepas de Bacillus spp), B-Green® (entomonemátodo, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora) y un producto químico comercial recomendado para control de jobotos. Para el control biológico de Phyllophaga sp., se determinó que Mycotrol® 11EW, fue el producto para el cual una dosis de 2.25cc/litro de agua proporcionó los mejores resultados. Para los otros dos productos que tuvieron efecto sobre el combate de Phyllophaga sp., el Agro Gold® y B- Green®, se determinó que la dosis utilizada en ambos casos no fue significativa, ya que se obtuvo valores de p iguales a 0.113 y 0.807, respectivamente. Lo que sí tuvo significancia fue realizar dos aplicaciones con frecuencia de una semana entre ellas con estos dos productos. Con los productos restantes, T2 Botani Gard® 50 WP (Beauveria bassiana, cepa GHA) y T5 (producto químico comercial), no hubo significancia estadística en su resultado ya que el valor de p para T2 con el factor dosis fue de 0.573 y con el factor aplicación fue 0.094. Para T5 el valor de p con el factor dosis fue 0.260 y para el factor aplicación fue 0.277.
Peranan Silaturahim Dalam Komunikasi Bisnis Pada Kesuksesan Pengusaha Batik Jetis Sidoarjo
Authors: Chisty Althaf Aulia , Faiza Siti Inayatul 
Published: October 2020

This study aims to identify and explain how gathering in business communication that occurs in batik entrepreneurs at Jetis, Sidoarjo are able to play a role in achieving entrepreneurial success. This theme will be the basic reason for explaining the role of gathering in business communication on batik entrepreneurs' success that has been achieved at Jetis, Sidoarjo. The gathering is conducted between businessmen in local scope and outside of Sidoarjo, and the craftsmen and other employees.This study used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data was collected through documentation, interviews, and direct observation to study the object. To test the validity of data, this study uses three triangulations such as triangulation of sources, theories, and methods.The research result showed that gathering in business communication conducted by batik entrepreneurs at Jetis, Sidoarjo, intended for the survival and success in batik entrepreneurship, as well as in the context of observance. Implementation gathering conducted in jetis, Sidoarjo's batik entrepreneurship is the formation of batik association in Sidoarjo, beside that gathering also help the entrepreneurs to made business collaborations between other batik entrepreneurs and create working atmosphere of kinship. It helps the entrepreneur to developing their business and achieve success.
Kewirausahaan Sosial Pada Pondok Pesantren Sidogiri Pasuruan
Authors: Reginald Azel Raoul , Mawardi Imron 
Published: October 2020

Joblessness and lack of social welfare are economic problems which require the involvement of all people to overcome. The education aspect which functions to prepare educated human resource also plays important roles in reducing the level of joblessness and increase the social welfare. Islamic Boarding School Sidogiri Pasuruan as an educational institution not only provides Salaf education materials, but gives social benefits through its social entrepreneurship program.The aim of this research is to discover the social entrepreneurship applied at Islamic Boarding School Sidogiri Pasuruan. This research uses qualitative descriptive approach, by using a qualitative research of case study. Technique of data collection applied in this research is through documents, interview, participatory observation, and documentation upon the informants selected by using purposive sampling methods.The results of the research show that the application of social entrepreneurship at Islamic Boarding School Sidogiri Pasuruan can be proven by the innovation of establishment of social entrepreneurship institution, i.e. Kopontren Sidogiri (Cooperative of Islamic Boarding School Sidogiri), Pustaka Sidogiri, Buletin Sidogiri (Sidogiri Buletin), BMT Maslahah, BMT UGT Sidogiri, BPRS UMMU Sidogiri dan Koperasi Agro Sidogiri (Sidogiri Agribusiness Cooperative). They have been established based on the ideas and roles of civil society of Islamic Boarding School Sidogiri Pasuruan to maintain the economic activities, i.e. the duty of delivering Islamic values (dakwah), business, and providing social values for the society around Islamic Boarding School Sidogiri Pasuruan.
Perlakuan Akuntansi Akad Musyarakah Mutanaqisah (Studi Kasus : KPR iB Pada Bank Muamalat Cabang Darmo Surabaya)
Authors: Sarwedhie Aishanafi Khadifya , Suprayogi Noven 
Published: October 2020

Islamic bank is one of the services industry who offer products according to Shariah requirements. To meet the challenges and muamalah phenomena that exist in current business. Regulators, academics, practitioners, and Sharia Board are required to innovate the products that will be offered to customers. One such innovation is the emergence of hybrid contracts (multi-contract), where in the contract occurred several contract transacted. Application of the hybrid contract with the Bank Muamalah Indonesia is that using the KPR iB financing musharaka mutanaqisah contract (MMQ).Of these phenomena, this research intend to see out of the side of accounting applied in transactions using MMQ contract. This study aims to determine the accounting treatment on Musharaka mutanaqisah contract by Bank Muamalat Indonesia on KPR iB products and verify compliance whether the accounting treatment in accordance with PSAK No. 106 and DSN No. 73.The results of this research make findings that the accounting treatment was carried out by BMI for start-up capital is recognized as a capital MMQ cash. This is because the factors of positive law in force in Indonesia that have an impact on the next accounting treatment, installments process and when the end of the contract. In addition, the realization of the contract is not in harmony with the accounting treatment, so the accounting treatment can not describe what is going on in the contract because it can be obstruction by the positive law applicable. But overall accounting treatment has been carried out by BMI in accordance with PSAK No. 106 and DSN No. 73 on the MMQ installments process and when the contract expires.
Pengaruh Kinerja Sosial Terhadap Profitabilitas Bank Syariah
Authors: Puspasari Rosana , Mawardi Imron 
Published: October 2020

This study aimed to investigate the effect of social performance to the profitability of sharia bank. This study uses quantitative approach with multiple regression analysis and four variables; they are Mudharabah-Musyarakah Financing, Qardh Financing, and Zakat as exogenous variables and Net income as endogenous variable.Based on findings, it revealed that Mudharabah-Musyarakah Financing and Zakat effect significantly positive to the net income of Sharia commercial bank. Meanwhile Qardh Financing has non-significantly effect to the net income of Sharia commercial bank. On the other hand, Musyarakah-Mudharabah financing, Qardh financing and Zakat simultaneously has significantly effect to the net income of Sharia commercial bank.