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Interlaboratory comparisons on determining of alcohol by volume (abv) in vodka Measurement standards
Authors: Goryaeva L. I. , Fatkulina E. K. , Shchukina E. P. 
Published: June 2020

The article provides an analysis of accuracy indicators for measuring the alcohol by volume (ABV) in vodka performed by various methods according to GOST 32035–2013 «Vodka and Special Vodka. Acceptance Rules and Methods of Anlysis». The results of two rounds of the interlaboratory comparisons on determination of the ABV in vodka conducted to verify the qualifications of accredited testing laboratories are described.Information is provided on the development of the GSO 11142–2018 reference material for the volume fraction of ethanol in an aqueous solution (VER-2), certified for the volume fraction of ethanol in an aqueous solution, instances of which were used during the interlaboratory comparisons. The conclusion is made about the satisfactory quality of measurements of ABV in vodka in the accredited laboratories.
IDENTIFIKASI DAN UJI KAPASITAS REPRODUKSI PARASITOID TELUR ULAT PENGGEREK BUAH MERAH JAMBU PADA TANAMAN KAPAS
Authors: SUNARTO DWI ADI , NURINDAH NURINDAH , SUJAK SUJAK 
Published: June 2020

<p>ABSTRAK<br />Pectinophora gossypiella merupakan salah satu hama utama<br />tanaman kapas yang menyerang dengan cara menggerek buah. Mulai<br />stadia larva kecil hingga pupa berada di dalam buah. Perilaku tersebut<br />menjadi salah satu sebab kurang efektifnya beberapa cara pengendalian P.<br />gossypiella dengan sasaran stadia larva. Untuk itu, peluang yang<br />diharapkan akan memberikan hasil pengendalian yang lebih baik adalah<br />sasaran pada stadia telur yaitu antara lain pemanfaatan parasitoid telur.<br />Dari hasil eksplorasi telah diperoleh parasitoid telur Trichogrammatidae<br />yang berasal dari pertanaman kapas di Lamongan dan Asembagus, Jawa<br />Timur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi spesies parasitoid<br />telur P. gossypiella dan kapasitas reproduksinya. Penelitian ini<br />dilaksanakan di Balai Penelitian Tanaman Tembakau dan Serat Malang<br />pada bulan Maret - Desember 2002. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa<br />parasitoid telur Trichogrammatidae yang muncul dari telur P. gossypiella<br />yang berasal dari kedua lokasi, berasal dari spesies yang sama dan berbeda<br />dengan spesies T. armigera yang memarasit telur H. armigera.<br />Berdasarkan kapasitas reproduksinya, Trichogrammatoidea bactrae N &amp; N<br />berpotensi sebagai agens hayati pengendali ulat penggerek buah kapas<br />merah jambu P. gossypiella.<br />Kata kunci : Kapas, Gossypium hirsutum, hama, Pectinophora<br />gossypiella, parasitoid telur, Trichogrammatidae, laju<br />pertumbuhan</p><p><br />ABSTRACT<br />Identification and reproduction capacity test of egg<br />parasitoid pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella<br />Saunders on cotton<br />Pectinophora gossypiella is one of main pests of cotton. It attacks<br />the boll since small larvae until pupae and the insect is located in the boll.<br />This could be the reason why any control actions targeted to the larvae<br />were not effective. Therefore, the use of egg parasitoid to control the<br />bollworm population would be more promising. Exploration of the egg<br />parasitoid of the bollworm was done in Lamongan and Asembagus, East<br />Java. The parasitoids were considered as new locality report. This study<br />was to identify egg parasitoid of P. gossypiella and to study their<br />reproduction capacity. The study was conducted in Biological Control<br />Laboratory of IToFCRI Malang, March – December 2002. The study<br />included identification morphologically and biosystematically. The results<br />showed that Trichogrammatid emerged from P. gossypiella egg collected<br />from Asembagus (Trichogrammatoidea sp-A) and Lamongan (Trichogra-<br />mmatoidea sp-L) were the same species. Based on the reproduction<br />capacity of the parasitoids, Trichogrammatoidea bactrae N &amp; N were<br />potential as biological control agent for P. gossypiella.<br />Key words : Cotton, Gossypium hirsutum, pest, Pectinophora<br />gossypiella, egg parasitoid, Trichogrammatidae, intrinsic<br />rate</p>
HUBUNGAN KEKERABATAN GENETIK ANTAR SEMBILAN AKSESI KELAPA ASAL PROVINSI SULAWESI UTARA
Authors: TENDA ELSJE , TULALO MEITY , MIFTAHORRACHMAN MIFTAHORRACHMAN 
Published: June 2020

<p>ABSTRAK</p><p>Informasi jarak genetik dan hubungan kekerabatan sangatdiperlukan dalam merakit varietas unggul. Semakin jauh jarak genetikantar tetua maka peluang dihasilkan kultivar baru dengan variabilitasgenetik yang luas akan menjadi semakin besar. Sebaliknya, persilanganantar tetua berkerabat dekat akan menghasilkan variabilitas yang sempit.Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Mei 2007 di Kabupaten MinahasaUtara, Minahasa Selatan dan Bolaang Mongondow, Sulawesi Utara. Disetiap kabupaten ditetapkan tiga desa contoh pada ketinggian yangberbeda. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkatkekerabatan dan jarak genetik sembilan aksesi plasma nutfah kelapa asalSulawesi Utara yang akan digunakan sebagai materi pemuliaan dalamperakitan kelapa unggul. Untuk mengetahui kekerabatan antara sembilanaksesi kelapa tersebut diukur jarak genetiknya dengan menggunakanperhitungan nilai D 2 statistik dari Mahalanobis didasarkan pada delapankarakter komponen buah, yaitu panjang buah, lebar buah, berat buah utuh,berat buah tanpa sabut, berat buah tanpa air, berat daging buah, tebaldaging buah, dan berat tempurung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwakesembilan aksesi kelapa tersebut membentuk lima kelompok dan jarakgenetik terbesar terdapat antara kelompok II (Dalam Lansot, DalamMongkonai, Dalam Dua Saudara) dan IV (Dalam Kaleosan, Dalam Kema)dengan nilai D 2 = 2.196,57. Sumbangan terbesar terjadinya jarak genetiktersebut diperoleh dari karakter tebal daging buah.</p><p>Kata kunci : Cocos nucifera L., kekerabatan, genetik, kelapa dalam</p><p>ABSTRACT</p><p>Genetic relationship among nine coconut accessions fromNorth SulawesiThe research was conducted in May 2007 at North Minahasa, SouthMinahasa, and Bolaang Mongondow Regions, North Sulawesi Province.From each region, three villages with different elevation were determined.The objective of the research was to find out genetic relationship amongnine coconut germplasm accessions for breeding material in composinghigh yielding coconut. The genetic relationships were estimated using D 2Mahalanobis Statistics based on eight characters of fruit component, suchas length of fruit, width of fruit, fruit weight, unhusked fruit weight,weight of fruit without water, weight of endosperm, thickness of kernel,and weight of shell. The result showed that the nine accessions weredivided into five groups and the widest genetic distance had been foundbetween group II (Lansot Tall, Mongkonai Tall, Dua Saudara Tall) and IV(Kaleosan Tall, Kema Tall) with the D 2 value of 2,196.57. The highestcontribution to the genetic relationship was thick of kernel (50%contribution). Lansot Tall and Kaleosan Tall can be used as parents forprepotent coconut.</p><p>Key words : Cocos nucifera L., genetic relationship, tall coconut</p>
Evaluation of a sitting light volleyball intervention to adults with physical impairments: Qualitative study using Social–Ecological Model
Authors: Leung Ka Man , Chung Pak-Kwong , Chu William 
Published: June 2020

Abstract
Background: This study was a part of 16-week sitting light volleyball (SLVB) intervention program which examined the effects of the intervention on the physical and psychological attributes of adults with physical impairments (PWPI) in Hong Kong. Gaining a deeper understanding of the perceptions and experiences of PWPI in the SLVB intervention is critical to the development of SLVB as a physical activity and a sport. The aims of this study were (a) to assess participants’ experiences of the intervention and (b) to examine the suitability and feasibility of SLVB intervention for PWPI.Methods: Twenty participants (mean age = 53.52 years, standard deviation 9.02 years; 60% female; 25% with at least a college degree) participated in semi-structured interviews. Results: Content analysis revealed features of their experiences at the individual or intrapersonal level (physical and psychological health, enjoyment, novelty, competence, autonomy), interpersonal level (socialization and teamwork, social support), organizational and community levels (perceived sport venue environment, venue accessibility, safety, dissemination of information), and policy level (resources allocation by the government). The participants also commented on the suitability and feasibility of the SLVB intervention for PWPI, its content and coaching, the modified rules, the duration of sessions, scheduling, and the number of participants and coaches. Conclusions: This study identified several themes relevant to the promotion of PWPI engagement with SLVB and demonstrated that adopting a multilevel approach to the intervention resulted in positive outcomes for participants. Playing SLVB is suitable and feasible for PWPI. The findings contribute to the understanding of the experiences PWPI had of the SLVB intervention, which is critical to the further development of SLVB as a physical activity and a sport.
The origin of Epichloë endophyte - perennial ryegrass symbionts modify plant reactions to elevated concentration of Pb2+, Cd2+ and Cu2+ ions in soil
Authors: Żurek Grzegorz , Wiewióra Barbara , Rybka Krystyna , Prokopiuk Kamil 
Published: June 2020

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Background: The phenomenon of plant mutualistic symbiosis with microbes may have a positive effect on the improvement of plant tolerance to environmental stresses. The influence of fungal endophyte of the Epichloë sp. (Clavicipitaceae) on perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) plants grown in presence of elevated concentration of heavy metal (HM) ions (Cd2+, Pb2+ and Cu2+) in soil was studied.Results: The presence of Epichloë in the host grass tissues resulted in increased accumulation of HM ions in aerial parts of plants and was dependent on host genotypes related to host plant origin. In plants with (E+) and without (E-) endophytes the hormesis effect was induced by the elevated concentration of Cu2+ ions, resulting in better growth and photosynthesis, as examined by measurements of Chl a fluorescence. The obtained results indicate that based on the laboratory evaluation of the efficiency of the symbiosis, we were able to choose the best associations of perennial ryegrass with endophytes for HM phytoremediation.Conclusions: The presence of Epichloë endophytes positively affected ryegrass ability to accumulate HM ions and this accumulation was associated with the origin of Epichloë-ryegrass symbionts.
Validation and reliability of a simplified food frequency questionnaire:A cross sectional study among physical health examination adults in southwest region of China
Authors: Cheng Zhengyan , Shuai Ping , Qiao Qichuan , Li Tingxin 
Published: June 2020

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Background: In China, many people are apt to participate in regular physical examination as a prevention. Some simplified food frequency questionnaire have been designed and used. However, the accuracy of questionnaire is absent. This study was conducted to examine the reliability and validity of simplified food frequency questionnaire (SFFQ) used among physical examination adults in southwest region of China.Methods: This study was a cross sectional study among physical health examination adults in Southwest region of China. A total of 239 participants aged 20-65 were conducted during February to June in 2019. The performance of the SFFQ was evaluated by the mean of three-day 24-hour dietary record (3R24). The relative validity and agreement was assessed by the Pearson`s correlation and intra-class correlation coefficients(ICC) respectively. Results: The median energy-adjusted ICC of food groups between SFFQ2 and SFFQ1 was 0.59 (range: 0.49-0.73) and the ICC of nutrients was 0.47(range: 0.39-0.76). The Pearson correlation showed the validity between the SFFQ1 and 3R24, which ranged from -0.086 to 0.93 for food and and 0.21 to 0.71 for nutritions, respectively. Energy-adjustment slightly increased the correlation coefficients.Conclusions: The reliability and validity of the SFFQ was acceptable. It could be an appropriate dietary assessment tool for future epidemiological studies among physical health examination adults in southwest China.Trial registration:CHiCTR, ChiCTR1900020934, Registered 22 January 2019, http://www.chictr.org.cn/edit.aspx?pid=35414&htm=4.
Stepwise Protocols for Converting Astrocytes to Neurons in vitro and in Mouse Brain by Depleting Polypyrimidine Tract Binding Protein PTB
Authors: Qian Hao , Xiang-Dong Fu 
Published: June 2020

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We recently develop an efficient single-step strategy to convert isolated mouse and human astrocytes into functional neurons by depleting the RNA binding protein PTB in isolated astrocytes in culture and directly in mouse brain. We show progressive conversion of astrocytes into new neurons that can innervate into endogenous neural circuits. Focusing on midbrain, we demonstrate efficient conversion of nigral astrocytes into dopaminergic neurons whose axons reconstruct the nigro-striatal circuit. Significantly, re-innervation of striatum is accompanied by restoration of dopamine levels and rescue of motor deficits. Herein, we present key methods employed in this study as stepwise protocols.
Effect of hydroxychloroquine on COVID-19 prevention in cancer patients undergoing treatment: A structured summary of a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
Authors: Allahyari Abolghasem , Rahimi Hossein , Khadem-Rezaiyan Majid , Mozaheb Zahra , Seddigh-Shamsi Mohsen , Bary Alireza , Kamandi Mostafa , Azimi Sajad Ataei , HasanbAbadi Saeed Eslami , Noferesti Alireza , Shariatmaghani Somayeh Sadat , Rafatpanah Houshang , Khatami Shohreh , Imani Afshin Jabbar , Mortazi Hassan , Nodeh Mohammad Moeini 
Published: June 2020

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This is a multi-center, two-arm, parallel-group, triple-blind, phase 2-3 randomised controlled trial. All patients over the age of 15 from 5 types of cancer, acute lymphoid and myeloid leukemias, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, breast and colon cancer will enter the study. Patients are randomly assigned to two groups. During two months of treatment, the two groups are treated with either hydroxychloroquine or placebo. Patients will be monitored for COVID-19 symptoms. The primary end point of the study is to investigate the incidence of COVID-19 in patients.Randomisation will be performed using randomly permuted blocks. The allocation ratio in two groups is 1:1. Participants, caregivers, outcome assessor and the data analyst are blinded to group assignment.The calculated total sample size is 60 patients, with 30 patients in each group. The trial began on April 14, 2020 and recruitment is ongoing. Recruitment is anticipated to be completed by June 14, 2020. This trial has been registered on the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) with the registration number of IRCT20200405046958N1.
Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and stigma related to latent tuberculosis infection: a qualitative study among Eritreans in the Netherlands
Authors: Spruijt Ineke , Haile Dawit Tesfay , Hof Susan van den , Fiekert Kathy , Jansen Niesje , Jerene Degu , Klinkenberg Eveline , Leimane Ieva , Suurmond Jeanine 
Published: June 2020

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Background: Tailored and culturally appropriate latent tuberculosis (TB) infection screening and treatment programs, including interventions against TB stigma, are needed to reduce TB incidence in low TB incidence countries. However, we lack insights in stigma related to latent TB infection (LTBI) among target groups, such as asylum seekers and refugees. We therefore studied knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and stigma associated with LTBI among Eritrean asylum seekers and refugees in the Netherlands.Methods: We used convenience sampling to interview adult Eritrean asylum seekers and refugees: 26 semi-structured group interviews following TB and LTBI related health education and LTBI screening, and 31 semi-structured individual interviews with Eritreans during or after completion of LTBI treatment (November 2016-May 2018). We used a thematic analysis to identify, analyse and report patterns in the data.Results: Despite TB/LTBI education, misconceptions embedded in cultural beliefs about TB transmission and prevention persisted. Fear of getting infected with TB was the cause of reported enacted (isolation and gossip) and anticipated (concealment of treatment and self-isolation) stigma by participants on LTBI treatment. Conclusion: The inability to differentiate LTBI from TB disease and consequent fear of getting infected by persons with LTBI led to enacted and anticipated stigma comparable to stigma related to TB disease among Eritreans. Additional to continuous culturally sensitive education activities, TB prevention programs should implement evidence-based interventions reducing stigma at all phases in the LTBI screening and treatment cascade.
Correlates of knowledge of family planning among people living in fishing communities of Lake Victoria, Uganda
Authors: Nanvubya Annet , Wanyenze R.K. , Nakaweesa T. , Mpendo J. , Kawoozo B. , Matovu F. , Nabukalu S. , Omoding G. , Kaweesi J. , Ndugga J. , Kamacooko O. , Chinyenze K. , Price M. A. , Geertruyden J.P. Van 
Published: June 2020

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Background Knowledge of family planning (FP) is a key determinant of contraceptive use which ultimately plays a role in attainment of good health and in conduct of clinical research. People living in fishing communities (FCs) have limited access to health services including FP and are targeted for future clinical research but their knowledge of FP and its correlates are scantily known. We determined correlates of knowledge of FP among people living in FCs of L. Victoria in Uganda to inform future FP education programs in FCs. Methods We conducted a comparative cross-sectional survey among participants aged 15-49 years from Kigungu and Nsazi. Participants were asked if they were aware of any FP method. All those who responded in the affirmative were further asked to mention what FP methods they had heard of or knew. Those who reported knowledge of at least one FP method were asked a series of questions about FP methods and their side effects. Knowledge was categorized into good or poor knowledge based on their mean total score. Poor knowledge constituted a score below the mean while good knowledge constituted a score of more than or equal to the mean total score. To further explore attitudes and perceptions of FP, ten in-depth interviews and four focus group discussions were conducted. Results Of the 1,410 screened participants, 94.5% were aware of at least one FP method. Pills and injectable hormonal methods were the most commonly known methods. Slightly over a third (38%) had good knowledge of FP. Correlates of knowledge of FP were; being female (aOR: 1.92 95% CI: 1.39-2.67), residing in Kigungu (aOR: 4.01 95% CI: 2.77-5.81), being married (aOR: 1.59 95% CI: 1.11-2.28) and currently being in a sexual relationship (aOR: 1.75 95% CI: 1.18-2.60). There were concerns about safety and effectiveness of some modern FP methods. Misconceptions on effects of FP like sterility, cancers and foetal abnormalities were common. Conclusion FP awareness among people living in FCs of L. Victoria in Uganda is high. However, good knowledge about specific methods tends to be low. Correlates of knowledge of FP include gender, residence, marital status and sexual engagement.
Estimating the Nationwide Transmission Risk of Measles in US Schools and Impacts of Vaccination and Supplemental Infection Control Strategies
Authors: Azimi Parham , Keshavarz Zahra , Laurent Jose Guillermo Cedeno , Allen Joseph Gardner 
Published: June 2020

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Background: The spread of airborne infectious diseases such as measles is a critical public health concern. The U.S. was certified measles-free in 2000, but the number of measles cases has increased in recent years breaking the record of the nationwide annual number of cases since 1992. Although the characteristics of schools have made them one of the most vulnerable environments during infection outbreaks, the transmission risk of measles among students is not completely understood. We aimed to evaluate how three factors influence measles transmission in schools: personal (vaccination), social (compartmentalizing), and building systems (ventilation, purification, and filtration). Methods: We used a combination of a newly developed multi-zone transient Wells-Riley approach, a nationwide representative School Building Archetype (SBA) model, and a Monte-Carlo simulation to estimate measles risk among U.S. students. We compared our risk results with the range of reported transmission rates of measles in school outbreaks to validate the risk model. We also investigated the effectiveness of vaccination and ten supplemental infection control scenarios for reducing the risk of measles transmission among students. Results: Our best nationwide estimate of measles transmission risk in U.S. schools were 3.5% and 32% among all (both unvaccinated and immunized) and unvaccinated students, respectively. The results showed the transmission risk of measles among unvaccinated students is >70 times higher than properly immunized ones. We also demonstrated that the transmission risk of measles in primary schools (assuming teacher self-contained classrooms) is less than secondary schools (assuming departmentalized systems). For building-level interventions, schools with ductless-with-air-filter and ductless-without-air-filter systems have the lowest and highest transmission risks of measles, respectively. Finally, our simulation showed that infection control strategies could cut the average number of infected cases among all students in half when a combination of advanced air filtration, ventilation, and purification was adopted in the modeled schools. Conclusions: Our results highlight the primary importance of vaccination for reducing the risk of measles transmission among students. Yet, additional and significant risk reduction can be achieved through compartmentalizing students and enhancing building ventilation and filtration systems.