bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Factors associated with survival in diabetic patients with rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis
Authors: Martínez Mario Andrés Sepúlveda , Lugo-Machado Juan Antonio , Canché-Martín Edwin , Sainz-Fuentes Noemí , Reina-Loaiza Roberto , Rodríguez-Quintana Said , Espinoza Alfonso Rubio 
Published: May 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND. Mucormycosis is an emerging angioinvasive, potentially fatal infection caused by the ubiquitous filamentous fungi of the order Mucorales of the class Phycomycetes. They occur particularly in metabolically decompensated diabetic patients.

OBJECTIVE. To evaluate the factors associated with survival in a group of diabetic patients with rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis.

MATERIAL AND METHODS. A case-control study of a series of cases from January 2013 to May 2020 was designed. Patients with diabetes mellitus and a diagnosis of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis were included. The clinical findings were considered, as well as age, gender, laboratory and radiological results, and mortality. For the statistical analysis, we used descriptive statistics, Mann Whitney U test. We considered a p-value equal to or less than 0.05 to indicate a statistically significant association or difference. Likewise, the odds ratio was used to determine the relative risk.

RESULTS. 19 cases were included, with an average age of 60.8 years and female gender predominance. In 100% of the cases, nonseptate hyphae were identified in histopathological studies. We had a mortality of 7 (36.8%), where the rhino-orbital complications were the most frequent. The findings of CRP ≤23.1mm/L, an absolute neutrophil count ≥13.2 x1000 /µl and absence of bone erosion in the simple tomography, the rhino-orbital stage, could be related to greater survival.

CONCLUSION. Our series presented mortality close to 40%. Age <64 years, CRP ≤23.1mm/L, absolute neutrophil count ≥13.2 x1000 /µl and absence of bone erosion in the simple tomography, rhino-orbital stage were associated with a better survival in our series.
Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma: Case report and short literature review
Authors: Tanase Ionut , Virlan Andra 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
We present a case of a 48-year-old male patient who was admitted in our clinic for right nasal obstruction, antero-posterior mucopurulent rhinorrhea, recurrent right micro-epistaxis, hyposmia, cacosmia and right hemicrania. ENT findings and CT scan detects proliferative, polylobate, vascularized tumor formation occupying the right nasal nostril, with muco-purulent secretions lining the tumor formation. The tumor pushes the intersinusal wall to the side and the nasal septum to the contralateral nostril. The apparent origin is at the level of the right middle nasal meatus, but we could not identify a clear limit from the nasopharynx lateral and posterior wall. Resection of the entire tumor formation was performed under endoscopic control. The histopathological outcome revealed undifferentiated carcinoma; immunohistochemical tests were performed and support the myoepithelial origins.
Woakes’ syndrome: Case report
Authors: Lapusneanu Lucian , Andrei Cristina , Mihalache Daniela , Lapusneanu Luciana 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Woakes’ syndrome is a rare entity, defined as severe recurrent chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, which has as a consequence the deformation of the nasal pyramid, produced by the continuous pressure and the inflammation maintained by the size of the polyps. This paper reviews the main features of Woakes’ syndrome by describing a clinical case.
The patient presented to the ENT Outpatient Clinic for aggravation of an obstructive nasal respiratory syndrome, associated with rhinor-rhea, headache, anosmia and deformity of the nasal pyramid. The ENT clinical examination, the nasal endoscopic examination and the craniofacial CT scan established the diagnosis of Woakes’ syndrome. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery was performed. The follow-ups performed at 10 days and later, a month after surgery, showed a favourable evolution, without signs of local recurrence and a narrowing of the nasal pyramid compared to the preoperative moment. Proper management and proper adherence to the therapeutic protocol are factors that can prevent the onset of this syndrome.
Comparison of orbital asymmetries among some raptor species: “when size does not matter”
Authors: Parés-Casanova Pere M. , Salas-Bosch Jordina 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
A sample of 73 dry, well-preserved skulls was studied, representing various species of raptors with different foraging strategies. The sample included Accipiter nisus (n = 15), Buteo buteo (n = 13), Gyps fulvus (n = 24) and Neophron percnopterus (n = 5), Bubo bubo (n = 16) and Tyto alba (n = 2). Geometric morphometric methods were used to detect orbital asymmetries. On digital pictures of each skull side, a set of 16 semi-landmarks and two landmarks were located in order to describe the orbital ring. The variables were analysed based on Generalized Procrustes analysis. The morphometric data showed that the orbital asymmetry of raptors differed significatively between species, although directional asymmetry (e.g. left orbita systematically more developed than the right) appeared not to be correlated with orbital size. This indicates that larger orbitas do not lead to greater asymmetry. Differences between species should rather be explained by their foraging strategies and degree of visual obstruction in their natural environment.
Strategic Planning for Green Logistics Implementation in Potato Agro-Industry
Authors: Yusianto Rindra , Marimin Marimin , Suprihatin Suprihatin , Hardjomidjojo Hartrisari 
Published: May 2021

Indonesia is the largest potato producer in Southeast Asia. Annual production averaged 1.09 million tons. However, productivity is still low, ranging from 16.4 - 18.22 tons/ha. The objective of this study was to propose a strategic planning of the Green Logistic Distribution Center (GLDC) in the potato agro-industry using Interpretative Structure Modeling (ISM). A contribution of this research was that we used ISM to analyze the sustainability policy of the green logistics program which includes social, economic, and environmental issues. The result showed that the objectives such as availability of raw materials (1), supplier of potato (3), market place (5), traffic transportation (7), economic factor (8), and environmental issue (9) include variable linkages from the system. Every action on these objectives will result in a successful GLDC program, while the lack of attention to these objectives will lead to program failure. In this case, the driver power is large but has little dependence on the program. While the other sub-elements of purpose are categorized as dependent, this is interpreted more as a result of other objective actions. With two forms of information, ISM and DP-D matrix diagrams, the deepening of the GLDC program is made possible to support strategic planning.
Pengomposan Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit dengan Aplikasi Berbagai Efektif Mikroorganisme Lokal
Authors: Abdillah Muhammad Helmy 
Published: May 2021

Tandan kosong kelapa sawit (TKKS) merupakan hasil samping (by product) dari pengolahan tandan buah segar kelapa sawit (TBS) menjadi crude palm oil (CPO). Dalam 10 tahun terkhir (2010-2020), jumlah perkebunan kelapa sawit dan pabrik kelapa sawit (PKS) terus meningkat, sejalan dengan minat dunia internasional terhadap hasil minyak yang diolah dari TBS, namun hal tersebut memiliki dampak besar pada keberadaan TKKS yang jumlahnya semakin banyak di landfill area pabrik. Pemanfaatan TKKS sebagai pembennah tanah menjadi potensi menguntungkan. Keuntungan bagi PKS yang dapat mengurangi penumpukan TKKS dan keuntungan bagi petani dapat memanfaatkan TKKS sebagai kompos guna membenahi tanah pertanian. Namun pemanfaatan TKKS sebagai kompos cukup sulit dilakukan, sebab bahan yang alot dan kuat. Oleh karena itu, perlu cara pendekomposisian yang efektif dengan tingkat kehancuran yang tinggi serta kompos yang dihasilkan memenuhi standar mutu. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menilai kecepatan peningkatan temperatur dan kelembaban yang menentukan proses dekomposisi bahan serat TKKS serta menilai kualitas kompos dengan perlakuan berbeda. Penelitian ini menggunakan True Experimental Design faktorial dengan kelompok kontrol dan kelompok perlakuan. Kelompok kontrol (B0) yaitu serat TKKS yang tidak diberikan bioaktivator, sedangkan kelompok perlakuan yaitu serat TKKS yang diberikan bioaktivator dengan faktor tunggal berupa jenis bioaktivator yang diberikan dalam pembuatan TKKS menjadi kompos. Faktor tersebut yakni B1 (cairan EM4 500 ml + 500 ml air kondensasi AC), B2 (cairan MOL kombinasi leri, sisa sayuran dan keong mas Pomacea canaliculata 500 ml + 500 ml air kondensasi AC), B3 (leri dan bonggol pisang 500 ml + 500 ml), B4 (cairan Palm Oil Mill Effluent/ POME 1000 ml). Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini yakni kecepatan dan kestabilan peningkatan temperatur dan kelembaban pada pekan pertama dan stabil turun hingga pekan ke sembilan (60 hari) yakni berturut-turut adalah perlakuan B2; B4; B3; B1; B0. Perlakuan B2 dan B4 dapat mendegradasi material serat TKKS lebih efektif, terlihat dari indeks C/N rasio yakni 21,18 dan 24,10 yang memenuhi kriteria SNI 19-7030-2004.
Monitoring Curah Hujan dan Kelengasan Tanah Lahan Pertanian Menggunakan Sensor Berbasis Internet of Things (IoT) sebagai Dasar Pertanian Presisi
Authors: Saydi Royhan 
Published: May 2021

Pertanian presisi merupakan suatu mekanisme yang digunakan dengan menentukan perlakuan yang tepat baik pada aspek variabilitas spasial dan temporal dengan memanfaatkan teknologi untuk memantau (montoring) lokasi/lahan. Monitoring dilakukan untuk mendapatkan data dan informasi pada kondisi lahan tertentu, yang tujuannya meminimalkan resiko gagal panen dan dapat meningkatkan produktivitas tanaman. Perkembangan sistem kontrol dan sensor mempengaruhi perkembangan sistem monitoring. Informasi mengenai suhu, kelembaban dan intensitas cahaya yang tepat dapat dijadikan data oleh petani dalam meningkatan proses pertumbuhan dan perkembangan budidaya tanaman. Pengembangan sistem monitoring pada lahan pertanian khususnya pada kondisi tanah dan lingkungan menjadi dasar dalam menilai karakteristik lahan. Rancangan alat menggunakan perangkat mikrokontroler dan sensor-sensor yang mendukung. Kesatuan sistem monitoring, kontrol dan sensor ini menjadi dasar dalam penerapan pertanian presisi. Penerapan sensor pengukur cuaca secara otomatis (automatic wheater station) dapat membantu dalam pengambilan data cuaca secara realtime dalam waktu singkat. Hasil uji coba penerapan sensor menunjukkan data yang terekam secara offline setiap 1 menit sekali dan secara online 1 menit sekali. Data informasi menjadi bahan untuk petani dalam pengambilan keputusan pemberian air dan pupuk. Alat sistem montoring ini mendukung Internet of Things (IoT) dalam pengiriman data cuaca sehingga hasil data pengukuran sensor dapat diamati pada platform website thingspeak.com
Kata kunci: IoT, Pertanian, Pertanian Presisi
Aplikasi Sensor Soil Moisture YL-69 dan Sensor Ultrasonic HC-SR07 pada Smart Irrigation
Authors: Sapteka Anak Agung Ngurah Gde , Kartika I Wayan Krisma , Satria I Putu Adhi , Wididana I Gede Galang , Paramartha Nyoman Anom Dewa Brata , Purnama Ida Bagus Irawan , Putra I Gusti Putu Mastawan Eka , Ardana I Wayan Raka 
Published: May 2021

Keterbatasan air merupakan salah satu permasalahan utama petani dalam pertanian maka penggunaan sistem irigasi harus dapat mengaliri air dengan efektif dan efisien pada lahan pertanian. Mengatasi permasalahan petani tersebut, penelitian ini mengusulkan kendali otomatis dan pemantauan pada irigasi dalam sistem pertanian yang disebut dengan smart irrigation. Smart irrigation ini mengalirkan air dengan menyesuaikan kelembaban tanah yang dibutuhkan tanaman pada perkebunan dan menyesuaikan ketinggian air yang dibutuhkan tanaman pada persawahan. Smart irrigation ini dilengkapi sensor soil moisture YL-69 yang akan mengukur kelembaban tanah yang dapat diaplikasikan di kebun dan sensor ultrasonic HC-SR07 yang akan mengukur ketinggian air yang dapat diaplikasikan di sawah. Kelebihan smart irrigation ini selain dapat menyesuaikan dengan kodisi kebutuhan air terhadap tanaman, juga dilengkapi dengan pengaturan rentang batas normal melalui aplikasi Android. Sehingga, smart irrigation dapat diatur dengan mudah oleh petani menyesuaikan dengan tanaman yang akan ditanam, tanpa mengubah pengkodean untuk mikrokontroler. Smart irrigation juga dilengkapi dengan kontrol manual dari Android, serta antisipasi jika terjadi gangguan pada sensor dan memudahkan petani dalam melakukan irigasi. Dalam pengujian sensor ultrasonik pada ketinggian air 8 cm diperoleh rata-rata galat (error) sebesar 3,318966875 persen. pengujian sensor soil moisture pada tanah basah diperoleh rata-rata galat (error) sebesar 0,692159283 persen. Dengan demikian sensor soil moisture dan sensor ultrasonik dapat digunakan dengan baik pada smart irrigation di kebun maupun sawah.
Demographic Changes Affecting Our Pensions
Authors: Quiroz Karicia 
Published: May 2021

Our Canadian retirement system contains three pillars, focusing on providing all members of Canadian society with a minimum and guaranteed standard of living for retirement, throughdirect transfers to help the working poor (first pillar) to Canada Pension Plan payments through mandatory monthly deductions (second pillar) funding current retirees and through taxdeductions offered via Canadians’ private savings (third pillar). Yet, with the baby boom generation presently retiring, and the current workforce positively shrinking, how will our monthly paycheck deductions towards Canada Public Pension payments be affected? Did you know that when you are born in 1985, you receive approximately $0.70 in retirement back from the government for every $1 contribution made from your current paycheck, and $0.60 back for every $1 contribution if born in 1995? These demographic changes are negatively affecting the future returns of our Canada Public Pension payments, despite a +$150 billion Canada Pension Plan Investment fund and the other two pillars of the Canadianretirement system. Either one improves the second pillar as it is, affecting the other two pillars, or one completely replaces that system with alternative options. This presentation will focus on the alternative options available and what can be done to mitigate the negative effects of the present demographic changes affecting the status of our Canada Public Pensions.
Chinese Canadians: Exercising Social Power through Affiliations
Authors: De Sousa Corin 
Published: May 2021

The Chinese presence within the dominant Canadian host society has been one of struggle and triumph. Racial attitudes caused extreme forms of stereotyping and prejudice against the Chinese residing in Canada. Although many scholars discuss the history of racism against the Chinese in Canada, most leave the Chinese voiceless and do not consider the internal and external powers within the Chinese communities. The Chinese were not defenceless and by creating associations they were able to voice their opinions. Also, by aligning themselves to religious organizations and joining in the military effort, they were able to create their own identity and gain an even footing in the social hierarchy within Canada. Thus, Chinese Canadians have been in full control of creating their own cultural identity within diverse Chinese communities. Chinese associations were established soon after the arrival of the first Chinese settlers in Canada, notably the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) which dealt with numerous issues, charities, some of which provided housing, cultural celebration, and much more. The Chinese created a distinct culture, while at the same time becoming a part of Canada’s cultural mosaic. Despite deep-seated racial oppression, the Chinese Canadians were able to exercise social power by establishing the CCBA, creating associations and assimilating through religious and military affiliations.
Gender and the surrogacy industry in India: An analysis of exploitation in the production of a child.
Authors: Forss Karin 
Published: May 2021

The aim of this paper is to discuss what moral and philosophical values determine the debate on surrogacy as well as to detect the racist, gender and class oppressive discourses that prevail the surrogacy industry and exploits the surrogates labour. The study examines gestational surrogacy, which is where a couple “rent” the womb of another woman to carry their child. This is a fast growing industry, especially in India, where surrogacy, according to a report from the Confederation of Indian Industry, is estimated to generate $2.3 billion this year.The study is divided into two parts. First, it looks at reproduction issues in Western society, where most clients in the surrogacy industry come from. Second, it focuses on the surrogate and the industry in India. The first part problematizes the way our society views reproduction and what stigmas surround the notion of the nuclear family and the “need” for a biological child. The study then examines why so many childless adults now choose to proceed with surrogacy, and why they do this in India, articulating practical issues as well as the discourses of race, colonialism, gender and class that become visible. The focus in India then lies on the surrogate as well as the role of the maternity clinic. The thesis explores the dichotomy that is articulated in the surrogacy industry where the surrogate is simultaneously viewed as an object, a womb with no feelings, and as a subject, a compassionate Madonna that is impossible to objectify.
Effects of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Switchgrass Productivity and Soil Trace Gas Production
Authors: Buchanan Serra 
Published: May 2021

Atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations continue to increase and one of the major culprits is the continued elevation and use of fossil fuels for energy. Using bioenergy, a renewable and sustainable source of natural energy, could help to reduce the effect that fossil fuels are having on the planet by slowing the rate of input of atmospheric GHG’s. Perennial crops such as switch grass can be grown and used as a bioenergy crop. In some cases, nitrogen fertilizers are used to increase the growth of bioenergy crops with potential negative environmental consequences. For example, nitrogen fertilizer can impact soil chemical processes and lead to an increase in the production of greenhouse gases, mainly N2O and CH4. Production of these gases would negate some of the benefits achieved by substituting bioenergy crops for fossil fuels. When I examined the amount of gas flux being produced by switchgrass fields, with 0 lbs/acre, 50 lbs/acre and 150lbs/acre fertilizer treatments we observed, as predicted, an increase in N2O production with more fertilization. In some cases the increase in N2O production in the 150lbs/acre treatment was as extreme as being over 200% larger compared with no fertilization. I also observed some very interesting results with methane production, which has been showing production of methane, along with after around 30 minutes of gas collection in a chamber. Based on the results of my research, I have created a cost benefit analysis of using nitrogen fertilizer on switchgrass crops.
A Waste of Space -Solutions to Ontario's Landfill Problems
Authors: Chai Tiffany 
Published: May 2021

Canada is one of the countries that produce hundreds of kilograms of waste per captia, a number that continues to increase steadily each year. In 2007, our country generated twice as much waste as Japan. Major cities in Ontario, such as Toronto and Ottawa, are facing issues of their landfills reaching its capacity within the next decade. I will research the waste management practices of countries that have a high waste diversion rate and analyze how these practices can be incorporated into Ontario’s regulations. The countries I will discuss the background of the practices are Sweden and Finland because of the similarities to Ontario. Each technology and method used will be analyzed, and a discussion will follow on the applicability of use in Ontario.
Opening the vault: The truth behind genetically modified foods
Authors: Jackson Sean Elizabeth 
Published: May 2021

When it comes to experimentation, informed consent must be given. How will North Americans feel when they find out they have been unknowingly participating in the consumption ofgenetically modified (GM) foods? GM foods develop global controversies, and have since their introduction into the international food market. Top stories in the news today cover the concerns of GM products facing the environment and its biodiversity; however, they seem to neglect the health risks for humans. This is because most GM food providers do not want possible health risks to get in the way of profit. Therefore, the vault must be opened: Genetically modified foods need to be avoided because of the detrimental health risks associated with their consumption. The health risks regarding genetically modified foods are extremely important because they can be easily prevented if the globe comes together to promote a natural world. It will undoubtedly be difficult because of the invasion of GMOs that has already taken place, but refusing to purchase GM products, at least until they are proven to be safe, is an ideal place to start.
Comparative Efficiency of Municipal Recycling Systems Based on Source Separated or Commingled Collection; with a Case Study of the City Gatineau.
Authors: De St. Jorre Adrian Jorre 
Published: May 2021

One of the essential steps in an efficient municipal waste management system is organizing the collection and sorting of recyclable materials. Having businesses and residential homes sort their recyclables before collection or collecting all recyclables together and then sorting them at a central plant as well as some other pick up and sorting models each have advantages anddrawbacks. This paper will involve a review of relevant academic studies on the topic and a case study of the city of Gatineau, which has recently transitioned from source separated to comingled collection allowing for a comparison of the two systems.
Scanning of Face-Scene or Object-Scene Pairs Reveals Implicit Relational Memory
Authors: Day Leora Branfield 
Published: May 2021

The hippocampus is thought to play a role in the formation of memories of relations among items in a scene (Cohen and Eichenbaum, 1993). Recently, we described a change detection task in which visual scanning of objects in a scene indicated explicit memory for those objects, and is thought to require hippocampal function (Chau, Murphy, Rosenbaum, Ryan, & Hoffman, 2010). In contrast, a task pairing faces and scenes revealed that the scanning of faces can be used as a measure of implicit memory, yet it, too, is associated with hippocampal function (Hannula & Ranganath, 2009). One difference between tasks is that the latter was never tested with objectscene pairs. In this study, we replicated the face-scene task, and added an object-scene condition to determine if the difference in scanning of previously shown pairs exists for objects-scene pairs and if, as with faces, this bias exists in the absence of explicit recall. Paired items were viewed preferentially, whether the items were faces or objects, and irrespective of whether recall was implicit or explicit. The bias towards the paired image emerged within the first 500 ms of viewing for all pairs, and the protracted response was stronger for explicit than implicit pairs. These results suggest that this task is effective whether using face or object stimuli, and could be used to tease apart the role of the hippocampus in explicit and implicit memory formation. Furthermore, its use of non-verbal measurements makes it amenable for use in animal models.Authors: Branfield Day, Leora R.; Bartlett, Adrian M.; Leonard, Timothy K. and Hoffman, Kari L.