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Delineation of sedimentary basin structure beneath the Banyumas Basin, Central Java, Indonesia, using ambient seismic noise tomography
Authors: Setiawan Ahmad , Zulfakriza Zulfakriza , Nugraha Andri Dian , Rosalia Shindy , Priyono Awali , Widiyantoro Sri , Sahara David P. , Marjiyono Marjiyono , Setiawan Januar H. , Lelono Eko Budi , Permana Asep K. , Hidayat Hidayat 
Published: October 2021

AbstractSubsurface images of an area with a thick volcanic layer generally cannot be well-imaged with conventional seismic exploration (seismic reflection) due to seismic wave scattering. Another method is needed to obtain an accurate subsurface image in a thick volcanic layer area. In this study, we applied ambient noise tomography (ANT) to image the shear-wave velocity (Vs) structure in the Banyumas Basin, Central Java, Indonesia, which has relatively thick volcanic layers. We aimed to delineate the sediment deposits and the sedimentary thickness in this area through the utilization of ambient seismic noise. The application of cross-correlations from ambient seismic noise has been widely applied in numerous locations to obtain a greater understanding of subsurface structures. In this study, more than 1000 pairs of vertical component cross-correlations were used to estimate the Green's Function of the Rayleigh wave. The Neighbourhood Algorithm (NA) was utilized to invert the dispersion curves at 121 grid points which were used to obtain a vertical depth profile of 1D Vs. The Vs map results show that the low Vs tend to trend in a northwest–southeast direction associated with two areas: the Majenang low, and the Citanduy low. The presence of low Vs values corresponds with Middle Miocene–Pliocene sedimentary rocks. Meanwhile, the high Vs values in this area might correspond with Oligocene–Early Miocene volcanic products and Eocene sediment. Our study was also able to reveal the thickness of sedimentary rocks in the Banyumas sedimentary basin, which is believed to have hydrocarbon potential.
Discrimination and isolation of the virus from free RNA fragments for the highly sensitive measurement of SARS-CoV-2 abundance on surfaces using a graphene oxide nano surface
Authors: Yoo Hyun Jin , Li Yun Guang , Cui Wen Ying , Chung Wonseok , Shin Yong-Beom , Kim Yeon-Sook , Baek Changyoon , Min Junhong 
Published: October 2021

AbstractIt is highly important to sensitively measure the abundance of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on various surfaces. Here, we present a nucleic acid-based detection method consisting of a new sample preparation protocol that isolates only viruses, not the free RNA fragments already present on the surfaces of indoor human-inhabited environments, using a graphene oxide-coated microbead filter. Wet wipes (100 cm2), not cotton swabs, were used to collect viruses from environmental surfaces with large areas, and viruses were concentrated and separated with a graphene oxide-coated microbead filter. Viral RNA from virus was recovered 88.10 ± 8.03% from the surface and free RNA fragment was removed by 99.75 ± 0.19% from the final eluted solution. When we tested the developed method under laboratory conditions, a 10-fold higher viral detection sensitivity (Detection limit: 1 pfu/100 cm2) than the current commercial protocol was observed. Using our new sample preparation protocol, we also confirmed that the virus was effectively removed from surfaces after chemical disinfection; we were unable to measure the disinfection efficiency using the current commercial protocol because it cannot distinguish between viral RNA and free RNA fragments. Finally, we investigated the presence of SARS-CoV-2 and bacteria in 12 individual negative pressure wards in which patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection had been hospitalized. Bacteria (based on 16 S DNA) were found in all samples collected from patient rooms; however, SARS-CoV-2 was mainly detected in rooms shared by two patients.
Combined approach to estimate the depth of the magma surface in a shallow conduit at Aso volcano, Japan
Authors: Ishii Kyoka , Yokoo Akihiko 
Published: October 2021

AbstractOpen-vent volcanoes provide opportunities to perform various methods of observation that can be used to study shallow plumbing systems. The depth of the magma–air interface in the shallow portion of the conduit can be used as an indicator of the volcanic activity of open-vent volcanoes. Although there are many methods used to estimate the depth, most of them cannot constrain the depth to a narrow range due to other unknown parameters. To constrain the depth more accurately, we combine two methods commonly used for estimating the depth of the magma–air interface. They consider the acoustic resonant frequency and the time delay of arrivals between the seismic and infrasound signals of explosions. Both methods have the same unknown parameters: the depth of the magma–air interface and the sound velocity inside the vent. Therefore, these unknowns are constrained so that both the observed resonant frequency and time delay can be explained simultaneously. We use seismo-acoustic data of Strombolian explosions recorded in the vicinity of Aso volcano, Japan, in 2015. The estimated depths and the sound velocities are 40–200 m and 300–680 m/s, respectively. The depth range is narrower than that of a previous study using only the time delay of arrivals. However, only a small amount of the observed data can be used for the estimation, as the rest of the data cannot provide realistic depths or sound velocities. In particular, a wide distribution of the observed time delay data cannot be explained by our simple assumptions. By considering a more complicated environment of explosions, such as source positions of explosions distributed across the whole surface of a lava pond in the conduit, most of the observed data can be used for estimation. This suggests that the factor controlling the observed time delay is not as simple as generally expected.
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Implant survival after graftless sinus floor augmentation in highly atrophic maxillae: a randomized controlled trial in a split mouth study
Authors: Lie Suen A. N. , Leung Carine A. W. , Claessen Rick M. M. A. , Merten Hans-Albert , Kessler Peter A. W. H. 
Published: October 2021

AbstractPurposeThe success rate of dental implants after graftless sinus augmentation versus conventional sinus augmentation surgery in atrophic maxillae in edentulous patients was investigated.MethodsThis randomized study was performed in ten edentulous patients with marked maxillary atrophy. On the graftless side, the sinus membrane was lifted by a resorbable membrane. The control side was augmented with a mixture of autografts and xenografts. Implant placement followed 6 months postoperatively. Outcomes were implant survival, success of prosthetic rehabilitation and stability of vertical bone gain.ResultsTen patients were included. Postoperative radiology showed sufficient bone gain on both maxillary sides. Follow-up varied from 57 to 88 months. The conventional side showed significant (p = 0.041) more bone gain than the experimental side (respectively, 9.69 mm and 6.20 mm). A total of 59 implants were placed: 30 after conventional, 29 after graftless augmentation. One implant was lost on the conventional side and four on the experimental side. The implant survival was significantly higher on the conventional side (96.7% vs. 86.2%,p < 0.001, RR = 4.14). Prosthetic restoration was functionally successful in all cases.ConclusionBone gain and implant survival were significantly lower in the non-grafted side versus the grafted side. Prosthetic rehabilitation was possible in all ten patients. The non-grafted technique may have some potential for clinical use, although it showed poorer results.Trial registrationThe Netherlands Trialregister. NTR NL3541 (NTR3696). Registered 20 January 2013,https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/3541.
Sexual orientation and health behaviors among college students in Italy
Authors: Sironi Maria , Fricke Julie 
Published: October 2021

AbstractStudies regarding sexual orientation and health behaviors have largely neglected the Italian context. This research utilizes the second wave of the ‘Sexual and Emotional Life of Youths’ (SELFY) data set to compare the health behaviors of sexual minority (SM) and heterosexual college students in Italy. Results showed that bisexual women were more likely than heterosexual women to smoke both 1–7 and 8+ cigarettes per day, get drunk sometimes and often/very often, and use marijuana and/or ecstasy sometimes and often/very often. Homosexual women were more likely than heterosexual women to smoke 1–7 cigarettes per day, get drunk often/very often, and use marijuana and/or ecstasy often/very often. Homosexual men were more likely than heterosexual men to smoke 8+ cigarettes per day, but less likely to get drunk often/very often. Bisexual men were less likely than heterosexual men to participate in physical activity sometimes, often, and very often. Finally, bisexual men were less likely to exercise often than homosexual men. This work highlights that SM college students in Italy, particularly women, are more likely to engage in specific risky health behaviors compared to their heterosexual counterparts. More attention needs to be given to SMs in Italy to inform the Italian national health care system and to ensure that the appropriate care can be provided when required.
Predation of the Japanese keelback (Hebius vibakari Boie, 1826) by the Slender racer (Orientocoluber spinalis Peters, 1866)
Authors: Park Il-Kook , Park Jaejin , Park Jiho , Min Seong-Hun , Grajal-Puche Alejandro , Park Daesik 
Published: October 2021

AbstractBackgroundThe Slender racer (Orientocoluber spinalisPeters, 1866) has recently been reclassified to the new genusOrientocoluberfromHierophis. Ecological knowledge of this species is limited due to its highly mobile behavior. On 17 July 2020, we captured a femaleO. spinalison Oeyeon Island, Boryeong-si, Republic of Korea, and collected its feces for a diet analysis. We observed snake scales from the collected feces and subsequently determined the prey species through morphological and molecular methods.ResultsWe initially hypothesized that the extracted fecal sample scales belonged toH. vibakari, due to their thin keel and rhombus shape. We also amplifiedH. vibakariDNA from the extracted fecal sample using Illumina sequencing methods. Our morphological and molecular results suggest thatO. spinalispredatesH. vibakarion Oeyeon Island.ConclusionThis is the first report ofO. spinalispredating another snake species, ophiophagy, and implies thatH. vibakarimay be a crucial prey item forO. spinalison Oeyeon Island.
Violence and sociodemographic related factors among a sample of Egyptian women during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Moawad Asmaa Mohammad , El Desouky Eman D. , Salem Marwa Rashad , Elhawary Ahmed Sallam , Hussein Sara M. , Hassan Fatma Mohamed 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
Background
Violence against women is a worldwide problem that affects different social and economic classes, and this violence has almost increased with pandemics as the COVID-19 pandemic. The present survey aimed to assess the prevalence of violence against women in Egypt during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify the relationship between sociodemographic factors and violence exposure. A total of 509 women were recruited using a self-completion e-form questionnaire.

Results
The prevalence of violence experienced by women was (43.8%); the most common type was the emotional representing (96.0%) of exposed women, while sexual violence was the least common (13.5%). Violence exposure was affected significantly by residence governorates, husbands’ working status, reduced husbands’ working hours, and history of violence exposure.

Conclusions
Violence against women in Egypt was increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, which raises the need for a strong and urgent anti-violence program to control this problem.
Response of camels and cow calves to 100% and 50% roughage rations fed consequently
Authors: El-Badawi A. Y. , Hassan A. , Abedo A. , Yacout M. , Khalel M. , Abou-Ward G. , Helal F. , El-Naggar S. 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
Background
Dromedary camels could be a successful and economic meat provider in poor greenery lands where feeds and water are scarcely available. Moreover, camels need lower amounts of protein in their rations than other ruminants, since they have an exceptional ability to recycle urea as a source of nitrogen when dietary protein is unavailable. The present preliminary study aimed to detect influence of feeding all roughage ration on growth performance of growing camels in comparison with cow calves and their response to the abrupt change into 50% roughage ration fed in the fed-lot condition.

Results
The results illustrated that with feeding 100% R ration camels could utilize available nutrients better than calves, and although the maintenance level of CP was not met for both species, camels exert higher resistance in losing weight than calves (− 93.7 vs. − 160.7 g/d). Shifting camels and calves on 50% R ration showed nearly similar nutritive values and comparable daily weight gain (942.75 g for camels and 968.50 g for calves). Feed conversion efficiency as Mcal ME and g DCP/kg gain was, respectively, 18.39 and 527 for camels and 18.42 and 555 for calves. Blood serum biochemical constituents were improved with 50% R than 100% R ration particularly for calves. Blood protein of camels was not influenced by changing ration. Urea concentration was higher in camel’s blood than calves with either 100% or 50% R rations. Camels clearly had lower contents of cholesterol and triglycerides than calves under the two feeding regimes.

Conclusion
The results revealed that growing camels could utilize the 100% R ration of very low protein content more efficiently than cow calves and had similar growth rate as that of calves with the 50% R ration.
Bilateral non-bifurcating carotid arteries in a patient with recurrent cerebrovascular events
Authors: Palaiodimou Lina , Papagiannopoulou Georgia , Theodorou Aikaterini , Bakola Eleni , Chondrogianni Maria , Stefanou Maria-Ioanna , Andreadou Elizabeth , Lachanis Stefanos , Tsivgoulis Georgios 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
Introduction
Among congenital anomalies of the carotid artery circulation, the presence of a non-bifurcating carotid artery is extremely rare. Relevant cases with unilateral non-bifurcating carotid artery have scarcely been described in the literature. After extensive literature review, only one case with asymptomatic bilateral non-bifurcating carotid arteries associated with persistent proatlantal artery was identified.

Methods
We present the case of a 40-year-old man with recurrent cerebrovascular events presenting non-bifurcating carotid arteries bilaterally.

Results
A 40-year-old man presented in the emergency department with a transient ischemic attack. Past medical history included prior ischemic stroke of unknown etiology in the distribution of the left middle cerebral artery, untreated hyperlipidemia and tobacco use. Complete work-up in order to identify the underlying mechanism of the patient’s recurrent cerebrovascular events was negative, except for the finding of non-bifurcating carotid arteries bilaterally, associated with an extensive intracranial anastomosing arterial network. Long-term antiplatelet therapy and statins were administered as secondary stroke prevention therapy.

Discussion
Previous reports suggest that non-bifurcating carotid arteries may be associated with atherosclerotic plaque formation in symptomatic cases due to shear stress, tortuosity or other local factors. However, in the absence of atherosclerosis, the pathogenic association of bilateral non-bifurcating carotid arteries with cerebrovascular events remains questionable, but may be considered when other stroke etiologies are excluded.
Antimicrobial resistance national level dialogue and action in Ghana: setting and sustaining the agenda and outcomes
Authors: Koduah Augustina , Gyansa-Lutterodt Martha , Hedidor George Kwesi , Sekyi-Brown Reginald , Asiedu-Danso Michelle , Asare Brian Adu , Ackon Angela Ama , Annan Edith Andrews 
Published: October 2021

AbstractBackgroundAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) has gained national and international attention. The design and launch of national policy on antimicrobial use and resistance and action plan marked a milestone in Ghana’s commitment to control AMR. These strategies are some outcomes of getting and sustaining AMR issues prominence on government’s agenda. Understanding the agenda setting processes, policy actors involved and policy change is important as this provides insights on how and why policy actors defined and framed AMR issues to sustain its prominence despite the changing priorities of government agenda.ObjectiveTo examine the processes of setting and sustaining AMR issues on government agenda, the policy actors involved and resulting outcomes.MethodsA qualitative study was conducted and data collected through interviewing twenty-four respondents and reviewing technical working group meeting reports and health sector documents. Data was analysed drawing on Kingdon’s agenda setting framework.ResultMembers of a multisectoral technical working group (AMR platform) formed in 2011 constantly built consensus on AMR problem definition, solutions and actively engaged decision makers to mobilise support and interest. The AMR platform members sustained AMR attention and prominence on government’s agenda through the following multisectoral coordination mechanisms: (1) institutionalising AMR platform activities (2) gathering evidence, sharing findings, and supporting research (3) creating awareness and training (4) gaining and maintaining political support. The activities of the AMR platform contributed to three remarkable outcomes and these are (1) maintained network of AMR Champions, (2) design of a national policy on antimicrobial use and resistance in Ghana (1st edition) and national action plan (2017–2021), and (3) Ghana’s hosting of the second Global call to action on AMR.ConclusionThe AMR platform members as influencers concentrated their efforts to move and sustain AMR issues on government agenda. The identified multisectoral coordination mechanisms collectively contributed to agenda setting processes and policy change. The AMR platform engagements are ongoing and it is important the momentum is maintained. As multisectoral coordination and activities are vital especially for AMR ‘One Health’ approach, we hope this paper presents lessons for better understanding of how and why multisectoral groups influence national level agenda setting processes.
An improved third-order HWCNS for compressible flow simulation on curvilinear grids
Authors: Cheng Mingyang , Tang Lingyan , Liu Yu , Zhu Huajun 
Published: October 2021

AbstractDue to the very high requirements on the quality of computational grids, stability property and computational efficiency, the application of high-order schemes to complex flow simulation is greatly constrained. In order to solve these problems, the third-order hybrid cell-edge and cell-node weighted compact nonlinear scheme (HWCNS3) is improved by introducing a new nonlinear weighting mechanism. The new scheme uses only the central stencil to reconstruct the cell boundary value, which makes the convergence of the scheme more stable. The application of the scheme to Euler equations on curvilinear grids is also discussed. Numerical results show that the new HWCNS3 achieves the expected order in smooth regions, captures discontinuities sharply without obvious oscillation, has higher resolution than the original one and preserves freestream and vortex on curvilinear grids.
Ethnic preparation of Chubitchi, an alcoholic beverage of the Garo tribe of Meghalaya: a sociocultural analysis
Authors: Marak Silba R. , Sharma Dwijen , Sarma Hemen 
Published: October 2021

AbstractThe Garo community living in Meghalaya has always relied on fermented rice liquor known as Chubitchi as a main beverage in their everyday life. Chubitchi is celebrated by the Garos during feasts and ceremonies. The indigenous populations of North-East India prepare alcoholic beverage in their traditional ways, almost always using rice as the base for those drinks. Chubitchi is a popular traditional alcoholic beverage prepared by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya, India. It is consumed during festive occasions such as Wangala (harvest festival), Do.si Do.doka (wedding festivities) and religious rituals, and also served as refreshments for weary field labourers and guests. It has a great significance in the social and cultural life of the Garos. This paper deals with the traditional preparation of Chubitchi by the Garo tribe, which is a vital part of their culture, and also examines the sociocultural significance of the beverage.
Ethnic food culture of Chhattisgarh state of India
Authors: Shukla Akhilesh 
Published: October 2021

AbstractChhattisgarh state is situated in the central part of India and is also known as the ‘Bowl of rice’. Paddy is the principal crop of this state, and rice is the staple diet of the people. The state largely maintains its ethnic food culture as most of its population continues to live within rural and tribal areas. The state has nearly 44% of forest cover which serves as a decent source of food. People here prefer a vegetarian diet, and over 70 varieties of leaves, 25 varieties of tubers and roots are used here as vegetables. The present article is an attempt to explore the ethnic food culture of Chhattisgarh and to provide information about rice and non-rice-based traditional recipes, sweet dishes, leafy vegetables, tubers and roots which are consumed here. Irrespective of all the modern changes in food habits, the people of Chhattisgarh still preserve their traditional food culture.
The prospective prognostic value of the immune checkpoint BTLA expression in adult acute myeloid leukemia patients
Authors: Radwan Sara M. , Elleboudy Nooran S. , Nabih Nermeen A. , El-kholy Amal , Kamal Amany M. 
Published: October 2021

Abstract
Background
One of the crucial functions of the immune system is to prevent tumorigenesis, yet cancer occurs when malignant cells manage to evade immune surveillance via multiple strategies. Accordingly, this study aimed at assessing the potential significance of the novel immune checkpoint B and T lymphocyte attenuator (BTLA) as a prognostic marker in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), in addition to how it relates to response to treatment and patients’ survival. Thus, mRNA expression of BTLA was investigated on peripheral blood in 60 AML patients and 15 healthy controls.

Results
BTLA expression was found to be significantly elevated (p = 0.024) in the tested AML cases in comparison with healthy controls. Moreover, BTLA was over-expressed in the CD13, CD33, and HLA-DR positive cases as compared to their negative counterparts (p = 0.003; p < 0.001, and p = 0.001, respectively), and cases showing BTLA over-expression had significantly poorer overall survival times (p = 0.001) as confirmed by Kaplan–Meier survival analysis.

Conclusion
These observations suggest that BTLA over-expression may be associated with reduced immunity against tumors and could be recommended as a promising biomarker for unfavorable prognosis in AML.