bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Micro–nanobubble technology and water-related application
Authors: Khan Palwasha , Zhu Wenjing , Huang Feng , Gao Wanlin , Khan Nasir Abbas 
Published: June 2020

AbstractCurrently, there is a growing demand for water treatment technologies considering global environmental challenges such as degradation and depletion of water resources. Micro- and nanobubble (MNB) technology and its application for wastewater treatment has emerged as a problem-solving alternative for such challenges. This paper reviews the important studies on water treatment in the areas of MNBs and discusses their fundamental properties, such as bubble stability (as tiny entities in water solutions), generation methods, and various chemical and physical features. The paper further overviews the current status of MNB application in water treatment processes such as flotation, aeration, and disinfection and its uses in various sectors, including agriculture, aquaculture, medical, and industry. Based on this review, studies regarding MNBs' basic properties, generation, and application are identified and recognized for future research. This study concludes that despite the promising role of MNBs in water-related application, the current status of research has not reached its true potential. Specifically, there is a need to enhance MNB application at a broader scale.
Start-up of a full-scale partial nitritation-anammox MBBR without inoculum at Klagshamn WWTP
Authors: Dimitrova Ivelina , Dabrowska Agnieszka , Ekström Sara 
Published: June 2020

Abstract
Partial nitritation and anaerobic ammonium oxidation (PNA) is a useful process for the treatment of nitrogen-rich centrate from the dewatering of anaerobically digested sludge. A one-stage PNA moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) was started up without inoculum at Klagshamn wastewater treatment plant, southern Sweden. The reactor was designed to treat up to 200 kgN d−1, and heated dilution water was used during start-up. The nitrogen removal was &gt;80% after 111 days of operation, and the nitrogen removal rate reached 1.8 gN m−2 d1 at 35 °C. The start-up period of the reactor was comparable to that of inoculated full-scale systems. The operating conditions of the system were found to be important, and online control of the free ammonia concentration played a crucial role. Ex situ batch activity tests were performed to evaluate process performance.
Trivalent iron-tartaric acid metal-organic framework for catalytic ozonation of succinonitrile
Authors: Wang Song , Zhu Genwang , Yu Zhongchen , Li Chenxi , Wang Dan , Cao Xiaoling 
Published: June 2020

Abstract
As porous crystal materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted wide attention in the field of environmental remediation. In this study, a trivalent iron-tartaric acid metal-organic framework (T2-MOF) was successfully synthesized using the inexpensive raw materials ferric chloride (FeCl3.6H2O) and tartaric acid (C4H6O6). The physical and chemical properties of T2-MOF were studied by using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller. After that, T2-MOF was used as a catalyst for catalytic ozonation of succinonitrile. The results show that T2-MOF has obvious crystal characteristics and uniform structure. In addition, T2-MOF exhibits strong catalytic performance in ozonation of succinonitrile. The results indicate that the chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal rate is affected by various operating parameters including catalyst characteristics dosages and initial pH values. In the ozonation with 30 mg L−1 T2-MOF, the COD removal rate of 100 mg L−1 succinonitrile reached 73.1% (±4.6%) within 180 min, which was 67.3% (±4.4%) higher than that obtained in the process without catalyst. T2-MOF maintained strong catalytic performance with the pH range of 3.0–7.0. By monitoring the Fe2+ concentration at different reaction time, it was found that the homogeneous catalysis occurred simultaneously with the heterogeneous catalysis.
Preparation of molecular imprinted polymer based on attapulgite and evaluation of its performance for adsorption of benzoic acid in water
Authors: Yang Zekun , Wang Hailing , Sun Huiming , Tang Haifeng , Nie Guangze 
Published: June 2020

Abstract
In order to reduce the environmental impact of benzoic acid (BA), molecular imprinted polymers based on attapulgite were facilely prepared by molecular imprinted technique. The samples were characterized using scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and thermal gravimetric analysis. The adsorption performance, regeneration stability, and competitive selectivity of BA by benzoic acid-surface molecular imprinted polymers (BA-MIP) were systematically investigated by experiments. For this material, it has a high adsorption capacity of 41 mg/g and an equilibrium adsorption time of about 150 min. Compared with non-imprinted polymers, BA-MIP has a higher adsorption capacity for BA, and the dynamic adsorption behavior of BA by both of them conforms to the quasi-second-order kinetic model. The Langmuir adsorption isotherm equation was fitted the isothermal adsorption experiment. The thermodynamic analysis shows that the adsorption process is an exothermic reaction. The adsorption capacity of BA first increases and then decreases with an increase in pH, and the maximum adsorption capacity is reached at pH = 5. BA-MIP also has excellent selective adsorption capacity and regeneration stability for BA.
Paget’s Disease of Bone and Cardiovascular Risk: A Pilot Study
Authors: Gaudio Agostino , Zanoli Luca , Xourafa Anastasia , Rapisarda Rosario , Catalano Antonino , Signorelli Salvatore Santo , Castellino Pietro 
Published: June 2020

Background:
The association between Paget’s disease of bone (PDB) and increased cardiovascular
(CV) risk has been suggested, but the literature is conflicting.

Objective:
Our study aimed to evaluate two markers of CV risk, namely, common carotid artery intimamedia
thickness (cIMT) and the aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV) in patients with PDB.

Methods:
We enrolled 12 patients with PDB and 58 control subjects, matched for age. The diagnosis of
PDB was based on clinical, radiological and biochemical parameters.

Results:
Patients with PDB showed higher PWV values than the controls, whereas cIMT was slightly but not significantly
increased.

Conclusion:
These findings, although limited by the small study population, represent an original observation
that deserves further study. The higher arterial stiffness in PDB could be related to the increased
bone turnover or the high levels of oxidative stress that characterize this population.
Metabolic Syndrome in HIV-patients in Antiretroviral Therapy
Authors: Vargas-Pacherrez Daniel , Cotrim Helma P. , Pires Leonardo , Cunha Vitor , Coelho Vitor , Brites Carlos , Daltro Carla 
Published: June 2020

Introduction:
The global prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) among people living
with HIV/AIDS varies from 20% to 33%.

Objective:
to estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and associated factors in a group of
HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy.

Methods:
This is a cross-sectional study with HIV-infected patients from a reference center in Bahia,
Brazil. We evaluated clinical, socio-demographic and anthropometric data. MS was defined according
to the guidelines of International Diabetes Federation.

Results:
We evaluated 152 patients with mean age of 47.3±11.6 years, 59.2% male. The main comorbidities
detected were diabetes (3.3%) hypertriglyceridemia (9.3%) and metabolic syndrome
(MS,38.2%). Patients with MS were predominantly women (55.2% vs 31.9%; p=0.005), older
[52.1 (10.4) vs 44.3 (11.3); p<0.001], and had overweight (74.1% vs 23.4%; p<0.001). After multivariate
analysis MS remained associated with age (OR = 1.076; 95% CI: 1.030 – 1.125), female sex
(OR = 2.452; 95% CI: 1.114 – 5.374) and family history of hypertension (OR = 3.678; 95% CI:
1.431 – 9.395).

Conclusion:
Almost half of the HIV-infected patients in Bahia presents with MS which seems to be
driven by classical risk factors.
Metode Peningkatan Nilai Nutrisi Jerami Jagung Sebagai Pakan Ternak Ruminansia
Authors: Yanuartono Yanuartono , Indarjulianto Soedarmanto , Nururrozi Alfarisa , Raharjo Slamet , Purnamaningsih Hary , Haribowo Nurman 
Published: June 2020

Pakan merupakanÂ faktorÂ sangat pentingÂ dalam menunjang keberhasilan usaha peternakan. Ternak ruminansia sangat bergantung pada pakan hijauan. Di sisi lain, ketersediaan pakan hijauan sangat berfluktuasi, melimpah di musim hujan tetapi minim di saat musim kemarau.. JeramiÂ jagung adalah produk limbah samping pertanian yang berpotensi digunakan sebagai alternatif untuk pakan ternak ruminansia. Menggunakan jerami jagung sebagai pakan ternak untuk hewan ruminansia dapat membantu menyelesaikan masalah kekurangan pakan ternak terutama di musim kemarau. Penggunaan jerami jagung sebagai pakan ternak terbatas karena daya cerna yang rendah. Berbagai metode dapat digunakan untuk mengatasi nilai gizi jerami jagung yang terbatas seperti membuat hay dan silase sehingga kandungan nutrisinya dapat ditingkatkan. Makalah ini bertujuan untuk memberikan ulasan singkat tentang metode untuk meningkatkan nilai gizi jerami jagung sehingga dapat meningkatkan produktivitas ruminansia.
Identifikasi Total Protein dan Fraksi Protein Induk Kambing Peranakan Ettawah Beranak Kembar dan Tunggal
Authors: Putri Gusfarisa Rafika , Mudawamah Mudawamah , Sumartono Sumartono 
Published: June 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi total protein dan fraksi protein (albumin dan globulin) serum darah induk kambing Peranakan Ettawah (PE) beranak kembar dan tunggal. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan serum darah induk kambing PE beranak tunggal dan kembar dengan membagi dalam 2 kelompok, setiap kelompok terdiri atas 6 ekor kambing. Sampel serum diisolasi dari whole blood. Whole blood diambil melalui vena jugularis kambing PE. Separasi serum induk kambing PE dilakukan menggunakan total protein, albumin, dan globulin menggunakan metode spektofotometri, kemudian data dianalisa menggunakan uji unpaired t-test melalui software SPSS.16 untuk mengetahui perbedaan antar perlakuan. Berdasarkan penelitian, didapatkan hasil total protein kelompok induk kambing beranak kembar berbeda nyata (P<0,05) lebih tinggi 31,68% dibanding kelompok induk kambing beranak tunggal.Â Kadar albumin kelompok induk kambing beranak kembar berbeda sangat nyata (P<0.01) lebih tinggi 21,43% dibandingkan dengan beranak tunggal. Â Kadar globulin kelompok induk kambing beranak kembar berbeda nyata (P<0,05) lebih tinggi 26,89% dibandingkan dengan beranak tunggal.Â Total protein dan fraksi protein (albumin dan globulin) lebih tinggi pada induk beranak kembar dapat membantu perkembangan anak dapat maksimal. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu induk kambing beranak kembar memiliki aktivitas metabolisme yang lebih tinggi dilihat dari konsentrasi total protein dan fraksi protein. Implikasi dari penelitian ini adalah pemberian pakan pada induk beranak kembar perlu ditingkatkan minimal 32 % sejak awal kebuntingan dibandingkan dengan induk beranak tunggal.
Energy and Nitrogen Retention of Bali Heifers (Bos sondaicus) Fed Diet Containing Different Energy Protein Level
Authors: Suryani Ni Nyoman , Suarna I Wayan , Mahardika I Gede , Sarini Ni Putu , Doloksaribu Lindawati 
Published: June 2020

Database of Bali heifer particularly on their nutrient digestibility, energy and nitrogen balance of various ration formulas on their growth performance were limited. Â A randomized block design with four types rations of metabolizable energy (ME) and crude protein ratios, i.e. of 2,045.38 kcal ME/kg:12.06% (Treatment A), 2,103.57 kcal ME/kg:13.11% (Treatment B), 2,201.85 kcal ME/kg:13.97% (Treatment C) and 2297.60 kcal ME/kg:15.05% (Treatment D) were conducted to evaluate nutrient digestibility, energy and nitrogen retention of Bali heifers. Â The rations consisted of concentrate, urea, molasses, king grass, coconut oil and vitamin-mineral mix. Â Results showed that Treatment D improved significantly of the 7,814.34 kcal/d digestible energy, 49.87 g/d digestible nitrogen, 11,015.06 kcal/d energy intake, 423.53 g/d nitrogen intake, 67.76 kcal/d energy retention, 7.91 g/d nitrogen retention, 0.33 kg/d daily weight gain (ADG), (P<0.05). Â In summary, ration for Bali heifer should contain at least 2,297.60 kcal ME/kg:15.05% crude protein for better average daily weight gain.
Transdisciplinaridade e política. Um encontro possível?
Authors: Viparelli Irene 
Published: June 2020

Why transdisciplinary theory seems to be indifferent to political thought; focusing mainly on the domains of epistemology, ethics and education? Searching a response, we will divided the analyse into three fundamental moments: first, we will try to clarify what’s “transdisciplinarity”. Then, we will explore the relationship between transdisciplinarity and disciplinary knowledge, focusing on the specific relationship between transdisciplinarity and political science. Finally, we will advance two hypotheses: on the one hand, we’ll demonstrate that “politics” is “the removed” of transdisciplinarity, on the other hand, we’ll suggest the need of a “politicization” of transdisciplinary theory to achieve its main objective: being a theory involved in the transformation of the world
Resumo
O questionamento em torno das condições de possibilidade e das consequências duma abordagem transdisciplinar da política embate logo no problema da essencial indiferença da transdisciplinaridade face ao pensamento político; a reflexão transdisciplinar focando-se até agora principalmente nos domínios da epistemologia, da ética, da educação. A nossa análise dividir-se-á em três momentos fundamentais: em primeiro lugar, e de forma preliminar, cuidaremos de esclarecer o que é para intender com “transdisciplinaridade”. Em seguida, especificando a nossa investigação, levaremos a cabo uma análise da relação entre transdisciplinaridade e saberes disciplinares, focando o olhar quer na relação geral entre transdisciplinaridade e ciências humanas quer na específica entre a transdisciplinaridade e a ciência política. Por fim, avançaremos duas hipóteses fundamentais, estritamente ligadas entre elas: por um lado a de que o “político” representa o “removido” da transdisciplinaridade, por outro, e por conseguinte, a de que apenas uma “politização” do dispositivo teórico transdisciplinar lhe permitiria alcançar o seu principal objetivo: tornar-se uma teoria capaz de desempenhar um papel ativo na transformação do mundo.
‘’Pílula do estudo’’: uso do metilfenidato para aprimoramento cognitivo entre estudantes de psicologia da Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais (UEMG)
Authors: Silva de Melo Thaís , De Souza Ronaldo Santhiago Bonfim 
Published: June 2020

Objetivo: Avaliar o uso do metilfenidato para o aprimoramento cognitivo entre estudantes de Psicologia da Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais. Métodos: Estudo epidemiológico, transversal, quantitativo. A amostra foi composta por discentes devidamente matriculados no segundo semestre de 2017 (N = 318). Os instrumentos utilizados para a avaliação foram o questionário de saúde geral, de uso do metilfenidato e o ASSIST. Resultados: A maioria dos participantes era mulher (80,8%), com idade entre 18 e 63 anos (média de 26,5 anos). Vinte e seis estudantes (8,5%) declararam já ter usado metilfenidato em algum momento na vida, doze declararam ter consumido o medicamento para fins de aprimoramento cognitivo, sendo que, destes, sete obtiveram através de amigos e nove começaram a usá-lo após o ingresso no ensino superior. Ter sono regulado (36%), tomar café (35,6%) e praticar exercícios físicos (17%) também foram mencionadas como estratégias adotadas para aumentar a capacidade cognitiva e rendimento acadêmico. O uso do metilfenidato esteve correlacionado ao uso de tabaco (r = 0,12; p < 0,05), anfetamina ou ecstasy (r = 0,20; p < 0,01), inalantes (r = 0,13; p < 0,05) e alucinógenos (r = 0,22; p < 0,01). Conclusão: O uso do metilfenidato para o aprimoramento cognitivo tem ocorrido entre os estudantes de Psicologia. Como proposta de intervenção, sugere-se a implementação de ações que promovam a escuta, o acolhimento, o debate e a reflexão desses estudantes, visando auxiliá-los no manejo das dificuldades da vida acadêmica, amenizando assim, os possíveis impactos ocasionados pelo uso do medicamento.
Efeitos da suplementação com probióticos em pacientes com o vírus da imunodeficiência humana: revisão sistemática.
Authors: Lima Valéria Silva de , Sousa Alícia Freitas de , Bezerra Alane Nogueira 
Published: June 2020

Objetivo: É de conhecimento que certos micro-organismos melhoram a função da barreira intestinal, que por sua vez é atingida pela infecção pelo (HIV). Esta revisão teve como objetivo identificar os possíveis efeitos da suplementação com probióticos em pacientes acometidos peloVírus da Imunodeficiência Humana (HIV). Métodos: Foram utilizadas as bases de dados do MEDLINE/PubMed e Lilacs publicados na língua inglesa, no período 2008 a 2018, com os descritores “probiotics” AND “HIV”. Foram incluídos ensaios clínicos randomizados realizados em indivíduos adultos acometidos pelo HIV, que tenham feito uso de probióticos. Foram excluídos artigos não-originais e trabalhos em outro idioma que não a língua inglesa, além de estudos com animais ou in vitro e ainda estudos em gestantes, lactentes e pessoas com idade inferior a 18 anos. Resultados: Do total de 149 artigos encontrados, 10 obedeceram aos critérios de inclusão. As principais cepas utilizadas foram do gênero Lactobacillus e Bifidobacterium. Os principais achados dos estudos estão relacionados à redução da translocação bacteriana e inflamação, aumento do número de células T CD4+ e redução do D-dímero, bem como melhora dos sintomas gastrointestinais. Conclusões: Existem evidências de que a suplementação com probióticos possa ser recomendada na prática clínica como adjuvante da terapia antiretroviral. Entretanto, em decorrência da complexidade do assunto e de os estudos nessa temática serem escassos e heterogêneos, faz-se necessários mais estudos a fim de determinar cepas, tempo de intervenção, dosagens, bem como a efetividade do uso de probióticos por pacientes com HIV.
Comparison of the Results of Manual and Automated Processes of Cross-Mapping Between Nursing Terms: Quantitative Study
Authors: Torres Fernanda Broering Gomes , Gomes Denilsen Carvalho , Hino Adriano Akira Ferreira , Moro Claudia , Cubas Marcia Regina 
Published: June 2020

Background
Cross-mapping establishes equivalence between terms from different terminology systems, which is useful for interoperability, updated terminological versions, and reuse of terms. Due to the number of terms to be mapped, this work can be extensive, tedious, and thorough, and it is susceptible to errors; this can be minimized by automated processes, which use computational tools.

Objective
The aim of this study was to compare the results of manual and automated term mapping processes.

Methods
In this descriptive, quantitative study, we used the results of two mapping processes as an empirical basis: manual, which used 2638 terms of nurses’ records from a university hospital in southern Brazil and the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP); and automated, which used the same university hospital terms and the primitive terms of the ICNP through MappICNP, an algorithm based on rules of natural language processing. The two processes were compared via equality and exclusivity assessments of new terms of the automated process and of candidate terms.

Results
The automated process mapped 569/2638 (21.56%) of the source bank’s terms as identical, and the manual process mapped 650/2638 (24.63%) as identical. Regarding new terms, the automated process mapped 1031/2638 (39.08%) of the source bank’s terms as new, while the manual process mapped 1251 (47.42%). In particular, manual mapping identified 101/2638 (3.82%) terms as identical and 429 (16.26%) as new, whereas the automated process identified 20 (0.75%) terms as identical and 209 (7.92%) as new. Of the 209 terms mapped as new by the automated process, it was possible to establish an equivalence with ICNP terms in 48 (23.0%) cases. An analysis of the candidate terms offered by the automated process to the 429 new terms mapped exclusively by the manual process resulted in 100 (23.3%) candidates that had a semantic relationship with the source term.

Conclusions
The automated and manual processes map identical and new terms in similar ways and can be considered complementary. Direct identification of identical terms and the offering of candidate terms through the automated process facilitate and enhance the results of the mapping; confirmation of the precision of the automated mapping requires further analysis by researchers.
Investigating the healing effect of the hydroalcoholic extract of pomegranate seed (Punica granatum) on the full thickness wound in rabbit
Authors: Hemmati Ali Asghar , Rashidi Iran , Dahanzadeh Sedigheh , Moeini Mahmoud 
Published: June 2020

Objective: This research designed to investigate the wound healing process with pomegranate hydroalcoholic seed extract (Punica granatum) in comparison with no-treatment, betamethasone, phenytoin and eucerin in rabbits.
Methods: The positive group including groups that received phenytoin cream (1%) and topical eucerin, respectively, twice a day to complete wound healing. negative Control group did not obtain any treatment. Treatment groups were received cream of PSE (2, 5,7,10 w/w) in eucerin and 75% w/w as purified extract twice daily. In order to measure the percentage of wound healing, the zone of the wound was evaluated daily. Histological studies were done on the 7th and 15th days of treatment. Next, hydroxyproline content of wounds healed and tensile strength of wound tissue samples were measured.
Results: The results demonstrated between PSE treatment groups and eucerin animals were statistically significant aadifferences (P<0.05) in most of the days reviewed. Treatment of Rabbits with 10% PSE had the best results (complete wound recovery in 12 days). Also, this treatment showed higher hydroxyproline content and higher tissue strength.
Conclusion: This research reveals that the extract of 10% PSE administrated topically has the proper potential to induce wound recovery in the wound model of rabbits. In addition, 10% PSE accelerates the healing of the wound. Further study needs to clarify the results of this research.