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Study on application of SMART for HCV and environment monitoring by the private sector in South Sumatra
Authors: Hermawan E , Zulkifli Z , Pradana E W 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
High Conservation Value (HCV) mean values of conservation also being maintained inside companies’ concession area, protected, managed and monitored. As for the private sector, how to improve the implementation of management and monitoring of HCV and environment are questioned. The study aims to understand how Spatial Monitoring And Reporting Tool (SMART) can support the management of HCV and the environment for the private sector. The method used was an observation of the supervision process of HCV and environmental monitoring using SMART conducted in the project boundary of KELOLA Sendang in Musi Banyuasin and Banyuasin Districts of South Sumatra Province; as part of activity to promote SMART Approach usage for private sector. The results show challenges during the process of introducing SMART, also in adapting a recent company’s monitoring system to SMART based. However, by supervision in the implementation of HCV and environment monitoring using SMART, showing companies gain better planning, monitoring, and easier making reports for internal and related agencies. SMART can be applied not only within the conservation area but also for concessions. This is useful for conservation efforts outside the conservation area and supports the improvement of management and monitoring of HCV and environment, using SMART as a tool for helping in planning, database, analysis, and reporting.
Prevalence and distribution of Anisakis sp worms in internal organs of Tuna (Euthynnus affinis) at fish auction in Pekalongan city
Authors: Linayati Linayati , Madusari B D 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The purpose of this paper was to determine and show the result of the prevalence of the presence of Anisakis worms as well as the distribution of Anisakis worms in parts of the body in Tuna. This research was conducted in May 2017 at the Fish auction in Pekalongan City. The tuna used in this study are grouped into 2 sizes, group I with sizes 20 - 26 cm and group II with sizes 27-33 cm. The number of fish used was 60. Furthermore, observations were made on internal organs, The research method is a cross-section or one sampling. Data were then tabulated and analyzed by t-test to test the differences between the two groups. The results showed that the fish size group gave a significant effect on the number of Anisakis in the body of fish (p <0.05). The prevalence of fish in group II was 85% while the group I was 70%. The intestine becomes the most internal organ found as much as 120 Anisakis, followed by 75 stomachs, muscle 20 and abdominal cavity 45 in group II. While group I found 70 of Anisakis sp in the intestine, 50 in the stomach and 40 abdominal cavity and 30 muscle tissue.
Pyrolysis of polystyrene plastic waste using bentonite catalyst
Authors: Dewangga P B , Rochmadi  , Purnomo C W 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Polystyrene is one type of plastic that is widely used in industrially and daily life. Polystyrene properties are difficult to be degraded by nature. Hence it produces a problem for the environment. Pyrolysis of polystyrene waste is one of methods for plastic recycling. Pyrolysis polystyrene in a batch reactor for the recovery of styrene monomers (C8H8). This study aims to investigate the effect of bentonite in catalytic pyrolysis of polystyrene waste. Pyrolysis was carried out at a temperature of 300-550°C in a batch reactor with a mixture of polystyrene waste and catalyst of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25% of polystyrene. The liquid product was analyzed using GC-MS to determine the components. The maximum yield of liquid product was obtained at 88.78% (wt%), using 25% of catalyst. The result of liquid analysis by GC-MS contains styrene compounds (C8H8), Toluene, Benzene, were the major components. Pyrolysis with a catalyst weight of 25% and temperature of 400°C obtained the maximum yield of styrene compounds (C8H8) at 32.34%.
Farmer’s behavior in using pesticides on shallots cultivation in Solok Highlands, West Sumatera
Authors: Puspitasari  , Kiloes A M , Hardiyanto  , Sulistyaningrum A 
Published: December 2019

AbstractPesticides are one of the main production factors needed in shallots cultivation. The appropriate use of pesticides can increase productivity, but inappropriate use of pesticides can harm farmers, contaminate crops and polluting the surrounding environment. This study aimed to describe the use of pesticides on shallot cultivation in Solok Regency, West Sumatra. Data was collected by interviewing 95 respondents of shallot farmers. Data parameters were obtained regarding pesticide technical application, pesticide application time, brand and amounts of pesticides used, and knowledge of the active ingredients used. Data was processed quantitatively descriptively, and it showed that most of the farmers mix two or more chemical pesticides for each application, and generally, farmers did not know the names and functions of the active ingredients in the pesticides, but they did not mix pesticides with the same active ingredients. In the dry season, most farmers spray every three days, while in the rainy season it increases to once every two days. This study is expected to be a reference for policymakers to be able to provide an extension program to use appropriate and correct pesticides according to the function and content of active ingredients to create a balanced agroecosystem. The government needs to conduct technical guidance on integrated pest and disease control, and disseminate environmentally friendly pest control technology.
Maintaining the sustainability of fertile agricultural soil using bamboo biochar in tropical volcano area
Authors: Purnomo E , Argarini S , Wahyudiningsih T S 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
There has been massive information on the success of biochar application in increasing agricultural productivity marginal soil. It is generally believed that biochar improves soil physical, chemical, and biological properties, consequently, increase crop yield. There was almost no information on the use of biochar for fertile soils. On the other hand, Magelang Regency the agricultural lands lay in the area of the volcano. These areas are the main supplier of agricultural products for Central Jawa and other places. Therefore, a strategy is needed to maintain the sustainability of agricultural land productivity. The aim of the present experiment was to introduce the use of biochar to maintaining the fertility of the soil in this area. Our first experiment dealing with the use of bamboo biochar in reducing the use of phosphorus (P) fertilizer in fertile soil. The experiment was carried out in the Bandongan District of Magelang Regency. An area which is surrounded volcanoes. The experiment involved a series of P applied, namely, 0, 25, 50, 100, 200 and 400 kg of SP3 ha-1. They were applied with and without biochar. Mung bean (Vigna radiata) was used as an indicator plant. The results showed that the presence of biochar (1) reduces the use of P fertilizer up zero, (2) decrease in the need of P fertilizer from 50 kg SP36 ha-1 to obtain the optimum yield of Mung bean. and (3) the optimum yield of Mung bean was consistently higher in bamboo biochar treated soil than without biochar. The decrease of Mung bean yields due to application bamboo biochar without P applied. Moreover, the reduction P application in bamboo biochar treated soil than without biochar to obtain optimum yield, indicating, that bamboo biochar may be able to dissolve insoluble P residue from the previously applied P. It may be presumbaly that the increase of P availability of P to plants due to the rise soil pH caused the increases in soil soluble P and activity of P solubilizing bacteria.
The trialist’s perspective: what do you need to prove for remote monitoring devices to be approved?
Authors: Angermann Christiane E 
Published: December 2019

AbstractDue to contrasting results from clinical trials, remote monitoring devices have so far rarely been approved for heart failure (HF) management in European countries. Implementation of telemedicine into clinical practice of heart failure outpatient care is still limited. As part of an expert meeting on physiological monitoring in the complex mutimorbid HF patient, the needs to establish evidence supporting the use of devices in heart failure outpatient care was discussed according to a trialist’s perspective. This document reflects the key points debated by a multidisciplinary panel of leading international experts on this topic.
Monitoring of biomarkers in heart failure
Authors: Spoletini Ilaria , Coats Andrew J S , Senni Michele , Rosano Giuseppe M C 
Published: December 2019

AbstractThe role of biomarkers is increasingly recognized in heart failure (HF) management, for diagnosis, prognostication, and screening of high-risk patients. Beyond natriuretic peptides and troponins, the utility of novel, emerging biomarkers is less established. This document reflects the key points of a Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) consensus meeting on biomarker monitoring in HF.
Monitoring functional capacity in heart failure
Authors: Piepoli Massimo F , Spoletini Ilaria , Rosano Giuseppe 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
This document reflects the key points of a consensus meeting of the Heart Failure Association of European Society of Cardiology (ESC) held to provide an overview the role of physiological monitoring in the complex multimorbid heart failure (HF) patient. This article reviews assessments of the functional ability of patients with HF. The gold standard measurement of cardiovascular functional capacity is peak oxygen consumption obtained from a cardiopulmonary exercise test. The 6-min walk test provides an indirect measure of cardiovascular functional capacity. Muscular functional capacity is assessed using either a 1−repetition maximum test of the upper and lower body or other methods, such as handgrip measurement. The short physical performance battery may provide a helpful, indirect indication of muscular functional capacity.
Heart rate and blood pressure monitoring in heart failure
Authors: Ponikowski Piotr , Spoletini Ilaria , Coats Andrew J S , Piepoli Massimo F , Rosano Giuseppe M C 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
It has been long known that incessant tachycardia and severe hypertension can cause heart failure (HF). In recent years, it has also been recognized that more modest elevations in either heart rate (HR) or blood pressure (BP), if sustained, can be a risk factor both for the development of HF and for mortality in patients with established HF. Heart rate and BP are thus both modifiable risk factors in the setting of HF. What is less clear is the question whether routine systematic monitoring of these simple physiological parameters to a target value can offer clinical benefits. Measuring these parameters clinically during patient review is recommended in HF management in most HF guidelines, both in the acute and chronic phases of the disease. More sophisticated systems now allow long-term automatic or remote monitoring of HR and BP and whether this more detailed patient information can improve clinical outcomes will require prospective RCTs to evaluate. In addition, analysis of patterns of both HR and BP variability can give insights into autonomic function, which is also frequently abnormal in HF. This window into autonomic dysfunction in our HF patients can also provide further independent prognostic information and may in itself be target for future interventional therapies. This article, developed during a consensus meeting of the Heart Failure Association of the ESC concerning the role of physiological monitoring in the complex multi-morbid HF patient, highlights the importance of repeated assessment of HR and BP in HF, and reviews gaps in our knowledge and potential future directions.
Monitoring the heart during cancer therapy
Authors: Habibian Mohsen , Lyon Alexander R 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
A growing number of effective cancer therapies is associated with cardiovascular (CV) toxicities including myocardial injury or dysfunction, leading to reduced ventricular function, and increased risk of heart failure. As the timing of administration of cancer treatment is known, the potential for risk stratification pre-treatment, and appropriate surveillance and monitoring during treatment, and intervention with cardio-protective treatment strategies in patients exhibiting early evidence of CV toxicity is an appealing clinical strategy. The field of cardio-oncology has developed, and the application of monitoring strategies using CV biomarkers and CV imaging has been to focus of many studies and is now implemented in dedicated cardio-oncology services supporting oncology centres. In this article, we review the background and rationale for monitoring, the different options and their strengths, weaknesses and where they are helpful in specific cardiotoxic cancer therapies, and the impact in cardio-oncology care.
Monitoring of iron status in patients with heart failure
Authors: Jankowska Ewa A , Tkaczyszyn Michał , Drozd Marcin , Ponikowski Piotr 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The 2016 ESC/HFA heart failure (HF) guidelines emphasize the importance of identifying and treating iron deficiency (ID) in patients with HF. Iron deficiency can occur in half or more of HF sufferers, depending on age and the phase of the disease. Iron deficiency can be a cause of anaemia, but it is also common even without anaemia, meaning that ID is a separate entity, which should be screened for within the HF population. Although assessment of iron stores in bone marrow samples is the most accurate method to investigate iron status, it is not practical in most HF patients. Levels of circulating iron biomarkers are an easily available alternative; especially, ferritin and transferrin saturation (Tsat). In patients with HF serum ferritin level &lt;100 µg/L (regardless of Tsat value) or between 100 and 299 µg/L with Tsat &lt;20% are considered as recommended criteria for the diagnosis of ID, criteria which have been used in the clinical trials in HF that have led to a recommendation to treat ID with intravenous iron. We discuss the optimal measures of iron biomarkers in patients with HF in order to screen and monitor iron status and introduce some novel ways to assess iron status.
Short- and Long-Term Results of Alternative Silviculture in Peatland Black Spruce in Minnesota, USA
Authors: Anderson Brian D , Windmuller-Campione Marcella A , Russell Matthew B , Palik Brian J , Kastendick Douglas N 
Published: December 2019

AbstractAcross the boreal forest in North America, the black spruce (Picea mariana) cover type is ecologically and economically important, occupying roughly 10 percent of Minnesota’s, USA 17.4 million acres (7.0 million hectares) of forestland. Traditionally managed through clearcut regeneration harvests, alternative silvicultural systems are being increasingly used in Canada. Here, we examine the 10- and 57-year effects of six silvicultural treatments (clearcut strips, clearcut patches, thinning, group selection, single-tree selection, shelterwood) on stand structure and dynamics in lowland black spruce. Treatments were installed in 1948 in northern Minnesota, and remeasured and re-treated 10 years later. A subset of the clearcut strips, clearcut patches, and shelterwood treatments were remeasured in 2017. After 10 years, diameter growth of residual stems varied by treatment, with the shelterwood experiencing the greatest growth, and basal area increased in all but the shelterwood treatment. Over the long term, the shelterwood exhibited larger diameters and heights and greater crown ratios, basal area, structural complexity, and compositional diversity than the clearcuts. Our results suggest that managers may consider using a shelterwood instead of traditional large clearcuts to achieve increased structural and compositional diversity, particularly when eastern spruce dwarf mistletoe (Arceuthobium pusillum) does not necessitate a traditional clearcut.
Seismic moment tensor event screening
Authors: Ford Sean R , Kraft Gordon D , Ichinose Gene A 
Published: December 2019

SUMMARY
Event screening is an explosion monitoring practice that aims to identify an event as an explosion (‘screened in’) or not (‘screened out’). Confidence in event screening can be increased if multiple independent approaches are used. We describe a new approach to event screening using the seismic moment tensor and its representation on the hypersphere, specifically the 5-sphere of 6-degree unit vectors representing the normalized symmetric moment tensor. The sample of moment tensors from an explosion data set is unimodal on the 5-sphere and can be parametrized by the Langevin distribution, which is sometimes referred to as the Normal distribution on the hypersphere. Screening is then accomplished by finding the angle from the explosion population mean to any newly measured moment tensor and testing if that angle is in the tail of the Langevin distribution (conservatively quantified as greater than 99.9 per cent of the cumulative density). We apply the screen to a sample of earthquakes from the Western USA and the September 2017 explosion and subsequent collapse at the Pungyye-Ri Test Site in North Korea. All the earthquakes and the collapse screen out, but the explosion does not.
Transcranial Random Noise Stimulation for the Acute Treatment of Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Nikolin Stevan , Alonzo Angelo , Martin Donel , Gálvez Veronica , Buten Sara , Taylor Rohan , Goldstein James , Oxley Cristal , Hadzi-Pavlovic Dusan , Loo Colleen K 
Published: December 2019

Abstract

Background
Transcranial electrical stimulation has broad potential as a treatment for depression. Transcranial random noise stimulation, which delivers randomly fluctuating current intensities, may have greater cortical excitatory effects compared with other forms of transcranial electrical stimulation. We therefore aimed to investigate the antidepressant efficacy of transcranial random noise stimulation.

Methods
Depressed participants were randomly assigned by computer number generator to receive 20 sessions of either active or sham transcranial random noise stimulation over 4 weeks in a double-blinded, parallel group randomized-controlled trial. Transcranial random noise stimulation was delivered for 30 minutes with a direct current offset of 2 mA and a random noise range of 2 mA. Primary analyses assessed changes in depression severity using the Montgomery-Asperg Depression Rating Scale. Neuroplasticity, neuropsychological, and safety outcomes were analyzed as secondary measures.

Results
Sixty-nine participants were randomized, of which 3 discontinued treatment early, leaving 66 (sham n = 34, active n = 32) for per-protocol analysis. Depression severity scores reduced in both groups (Montgomery-Asperg Depression Rating Scale reduction in sham = 7.0 [95% CI = 5.0–8.9]; and active = 5.2 [95% CI = 3.2–7.3]). However, there were no differences between active and sham groups in the reduction of depressive symptoms or the number of participants meeting response (sham = 14.7%; active = 3.1%) and remission criteria (sham = 5.9%; active = 0%). Erythema, paresthesia, fatigue, and dizziness/light-headedness occurred more frequently in the active transcranial random noise stimulation group. Neuroplasticity, neuropsychological, and acute cognitive effects were comparable between groups.

Conclusion
Our results do not support the use of transcranial random noise stimulation with the current stimulation parameters as a therapeutic intervention for the treatment of depression.

Clinical trial registration at clinicaltrials
gov/NCT01792414.
Desmoid tumor at the gastrointestinal anastomosis after a one-anastomosis gastric bypass (mini-gastric bypass): a case report
Authors: Mahnashi Yasir , Alotaibi Atheer S , Aldakhail Mohammad , Alshahrani Amer 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Desmoid tumors of the small bowel wall are rare tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. The signs and symptoms ranging from non-specific to severe abdominal pain to the sensation of a mass and abdominal fullness. We present the case of a 48-year-old man who presented 3 years post-one-anastomosis gastric bypass (mini-gastric bypass) with vague abdominal pain and early satiety of one-month duration. A CT scan of the abdomen revealed a well-defined compressive mass in the left hypochondrium. A laparoscopic exploration was performed, but it was converted into a laparotomy due to the huge size of the mass. The desmoid tumor at the gastrojejunal anastomosis was resected, followed by a Roux-en-Y reconstruction. The patient’s postoperative course was uneventful, and he was discharged on the seventh day post-operation. He did not show any signs or symptoms suggestive of complications or recurrence during his follow-up.
Mental Health Outcomes Among Military Service Members After Severe Injury in Combat and TBI
Authors: Chin David L , Zeber John E 
Published: December 2019

Abstract

Introduction
Studies examining the mental health outcomes of military personnel deployed into combat zones have focused on the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder conferred by mild or moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, other mental health outcomes among veterans who sustained critical combat injuries have not been described.

Materials and Method
We examined the associations of moderate and severe TBI and combat injury with the risk for anxiety and mood disorders, adjustment reactions, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, cognitive disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of U.S. military service members critically injured in combat during military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan from February 1, 2002, to February 1, 2011. Health care encounters from (1) the Department of Defense (DoD) Trauma Registry (TR), (2) acute and ambulatory care in military facilities, and (3) civilian facilities are reimbursed by Tricare. Service members who sustained severe combat injury require critical care. We estimated the risk of mental health outcomes using risk-adjusted logit models for demographic and clinical factors. We explored the relationship between TBI and the total number of mental health diagnoses.

Results
Of the 4,980 subjects who met inclusion criteria, most injuries occurred among members of the Army (72%) or Marines (25%), with mean (SD) age of 25.5(6.1) years. The prevalence of moderate or severe TBI was 31.6% with explosion as the most common mechanism of injury (78%). We found 71% of the cohort was diagnosed with at least one poor mental health condition, and the adjusted risk conferred by TBI ranged from a modest increase for anxiety disorder (odds ratio, 1.27; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.11–1.45) to a large increase for cognitive disorder (odds ratio, 3.24; 95% CI, 2.78–3.77). We found TBI was associated with an increased number of mental health diagnoses (incidence rate ratio, 1.52; 95% CI, 1.42–1.63).

Conclusions
Combat-associated TBI may have a broad effect on several mental health conditions among critically injured combat casualties. Early recognition and treatment for trauma-associated mental health are crucial to improving outcomes among service personnel as they transition to post-deployment care in the DoD, Department of Veterans Affairs, or community health systems.