bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ultrasonography Grading of Internal Carotid Artery Disease: Multiparametric German Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM) versus Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU) Consensus Criteria
Authors: Winzer Simon , Rickmann Henning , Kitzler Hagen , Abramyuk Andrij , Krogias Christos , Strohm Henning , Barlinn Jessica , Pallesen Lars-Peder , Siepmann Timo , Arnold Sebastian , Moennings Peter , Mudra Harald , Linn Jennifer , Reichmann Heinz , Weiss Norbert , Gahn Georg , Alexandrov Andrei , Puetz Volker , Barlinn Kristian 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Purpose We sought to determine the diagnostic agreement between the revised ultrasonography approach by the German Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM) and the established Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU) consensus criteria for the grading of carotid artery disease.
Materials and Methods Post-hoc analysis of a prospective multicenter study, in which patients underwent ultrasonography and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) of carotid arteries for validation of the DEGUM approach. According to DEGUM and SRU ultrasonography criteria, carotid arteries were independently categorized into clinically relevant NASCET strata (normal, mild [1–49 %], moderate [50–69 %], severe [70–99 %], occlusion). On DSA, carotid artery findings according to NASCET were considered the reference standard.
Results We analyzed 158 ultrasonography and DSA carotid artery pairs. There was substantial agreement between both ultrasonography approaches for severe (κw 0.76, CI95 %: 0.66–0.86), but only fair agreement for moderate (κw 0.38, CI95 %: 0.19–0.58) disease categories. Compared with DSA, both ultrasonography approaches were of equal sensitivity (79.7 % versus 79.7 %; p = 1.0) regarding the identification of severe stenosis, yet the DEGUM approach was more specific than the SRU approach (70.2 % versus 56.4 %, p = 0.0002). There was equality of accuracy parameters (p > 0.05) among both ultrasonography approaches for the other ranges of carotid artery disease.
Conclusion While the sensitivity was equivalent, false-positive identification of severe carotid artery stenosis appears to be more frequent when using the SRU ultrasonography approach than the revised multiparametric DEGUM approach.
Retraction: Analysis of the skills of physics teacher candidates in designing simple Arduino-based physics experiments (J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.
1175 012051)
Authors: Candra Yusro Andista , Pratama Hendrik , Wahyuni Maduretno Tri , Nur Hudha Muhammad 
Published: May 2021

This article has been retracted by IOP Publishing in light of admission from the authors that this paper includes data and results from [1] without permission or reference.
As a member of the Committee for Publication Ethics (COPE) this has been investigated in accordance with COPE guidelines and it was agreed the article should be retracted. The authors all agree to this retraction.
[1] Seminar Nasional Quantum #25 (2018) 2477-1511 (5pp)
Retraction published: 5 May 2021
Synthesis and Characteristic Study of Composite Zinc Oxide and Functionalized Activated Carbon with Investigation of its Adsorption Ability : A Kinetic Study
Authors: Ismael Hussein A. , Mohammad Eman J. , Atiyah Abbas J. , Kadhim Salih H. , Kahdum Kuhdair J. 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
This work involves preparation of activated carbon (ACs) that is derived from Iraqi zahdy date palm seeds (IZDPS). This ACs then were functionalized using HNO3 as an oxidizing agent to yield functionalized activated carbons (FACs). The obtained FACs then combined with zinc oxide nanoparticles to produce activated carbon/zinc oxide(AC/ZnO). The obtained composites were investigated using different methods such as X-rays diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and specific surface area (BET). The adsorption activity of these materials were conducted by following removal of Celestin blue B (CBB) dye from simulated textile wastewaters. Different reaction conditions were investigated such as pH effect, the effect of both contact time and the mass of the used adsorbent on the efficiency of dye removal. Removal of CBB dye over the suspension was investigated by measuring the absorbance of supernatant liquid at a wavelength of 644 nm. Adsorption isotherms were investigated using both by Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms and the results were more fitted with Langmuir model. The kinetics of adsorption was investigated and the obtained results were fitted with pseudo second order kinetics model.
Survey of hepatitis viruses in blood donor in blood transfusion center in -Al–Diwaniyah
Authors: Abd Frial Gemeel , Sultan Ateeb Naser Bachay , Al-Thahab Azhar Ammran , Hathal Wurudg Alig 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The present study was done to survey the hepatitis infection in the main blood transfusion center in - Diwaniyah during 2019-2020,the ages of donors were 20-63. The sample of blood were drawn from donors 5ml by vein puncture using disposable syringes and the serum was separated by centrifuged. the detection of Hepatitis B virus and HCV by using HbsAg ELISA kit and Anti HCV antibody for detect hepatitis B and C respectively. The the study was included 27312 donor. The percentage of hepatitis viruses was 0.1% from all donor. The percentage of Hepatitis B and C the percentage of hepatitis B infection from total infection is 70% while, its percentage from all donor about 0.076.Hepatitis C infection 9 infection the percentage 30% while its percentage from all donor about 0.032.
The percentage of Hepatitis B and C from 30 hepatitis infections was 70% and 30% respectively. The age of donor was was divided into five groups as 20-69 years. The percentage of infection was higher in age 40-49 and the percentage was 40 %,while the distribution of infection in age 20-29 and 50-59 was 20% the percentage of infection in age 30-39 was 16.6% and 3.33 in age 60-69 Also the research was studied blood group by agglutination method and found that A group and O group higher than other groups. The conclusion of this study the HBV more common than other and most patients in A groups.
The phenomenon of desertification in Iraq and its environmental impacts on middle and southern Iraq, Babil Governorate, as a model
Authors: Eulewi Hussein K. 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The exacerbation of the problem of sudden climate changes in Iraq threw its weight on the phenomenon of desertification and the effect, especially on agricultural lands, As desertification rates continued since the eighties of the last century and until now, at an increasing pace, as Iraq suffered from the problem of soil salinity, which is still continuing until now, as well as the manifestations of desert encroachment due to the impact of rapid climate change, especially in the elements of temperature and rain, as this led to the expansion of desertification and encroachment towards agricultural and pastoral lands, so desertification began to worry the international community and attract the interest of researchers in a remarkable way since the 1960s, the early interest in desertification contributed to the crystallization of this concept and the growing interest in it.
The area of sand dunes that we are studying is located in the east of Babil Governorate, with an area estimated at one thousand Iraqi dunams (2500000 square meters). In recent years, the issue of treatment for these dunes has been raised, especially in the year 2010 and beyond, by the Department of Forestry and Desertification of the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture,despite this, there were control operations by the farmers of the region, but on a limited scale. In the year 2014 to 2016 AD we continued work in the region and put forward a set of control operations in the process of stabilizing sand dunes through the cultivation of various crops, including wheat, barley, etc, the process of digging naughty trenches with dimensions of 4 meters, the width of the trench, 3 meters, the depth, and the length depends on the length of the sand dune, as the length of the sand dunes ranged on average between 50-150 meters, as well as planting several types of forest trees that are suitable for the environmental and climatic conditions of the region.
These methods of control in the treatment of sand dunes can have results after a period of time estimated between 5 to 10 years, with good management of the land, either by the farmers of the area or by the concerned departments supervising the control operations, as well as following up the various treatment processes of trenching, planting crops, planting forests and other operations.
Practical Study to Assess Radioactive Radon Gas in Groundwater Samples of Dhi-Qar Governorate
Authors: Marzaali Awsam Abdulsattar , Al-Shareefi Mohammed A. , Abojassim Ali Abid 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
This research focuses on measuring the concentrations of radioactive radon gas (222Rn) in groundwater samples that collected from different places in Dhi-Qar Governorate, using RAD-7 (RAD-7 H2O) detector. Also, annual effective dose (AED) and lifetime cancer risk due to ingestion of 222Rn in samples of present study as drinking water were evaluated. The results show that, 222Rn concentration in Bq/L were ranged from 0.032±0.022 to 0.780±0.110, with an average 0.205±0.04. Also, the range of AED were changed from 0.08 µSv/y to 1.99 µSv/y, with an average 0.52±0.10 µSv/y. While lifetime cancer risk (×10-4) were ranged from 0.003 to 0.077, with an average 0.020±0.004. Accordingly, 222Rn concentrations in samples of present study (as groundwater) was within the permissible limit according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as the maximum concentration of radon in the water reached (11.1) Bq/L, but 222Rn concentrations for some samples were higher than the permissible limit for drinking water that equal (0.4 Bq/L) according to WHO2008. Also, The values of AED and lifetime cancer risk in all samples were found lower than the safety limit for the healthy drinking water. So, it may be concluded that groundwater in the Dhi-Qar governorate- Iraq have not environmental impacts For Radioactive Radon Gas on the health of human.
Evaluation of dryness conditions in Babylon governorate Using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and the Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI)
Authors: Al-Shujairy Qassim A. T. , Al-Hedny Suhad , Al-Barakat Hanoon 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Drought is an anomaly from normal climatic conditions, which affects most of the climatic zones worldwide. Drought monitoring is a very crucial step to detect drought vulnerable zones and to raise awareness about the future of development. The present study aimed to investigate the efficiency of drought monitoring indicators: the standardized precipitation index (SPI) and the Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) to spatially description of drought conditions of Babylon governorate for the period 1980-2016. On the basis of SPI values, the season 1995-1996 was classified as a rainy season with the highest positive SPI value of 1.83 among 17 wet seasons represented by the positive values of the SPI. The season 2010-2011 was classified as a very drought season with the highest negative SPI value of -2.25 among 14 dry seasons with negative values of the SPI. The results of NDWI showed that the year 2000 was classified as a dry with the highest negative deviation from the average of the period from 2000 to 2016, while 2014 was classified as a wet with the highest positive deviation from the average of the mentioned period. The results confirmed that the use of plant indices was supportive of the meteorological indices in detecting and monitoring the intensity and severity of the effect of the drought. The study established that the intensity and impact of the drought could be extended to the years after the dry year. That confirms the necessity of adopting the condition of moisture in the plant as a sensitive and effective indicator to assess the severity of drought and the extent of negative effects. The integration of satellite and rainfall derived indices has contributed to provide an effective representation of drought conditions in the study area.
Influence of pH, pesticide and radiation interactions on the chemical composition of Chlorella vulgaris algae
Authors: Jabir Taghreed Fakir , Noor Abbood Hameedaa Abd , Salman Furqan Saddam , Hafit Ali Yasser 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The objective of this study was to stimulate the chemical content (protein, lipids, carbohydrates, gross energy, fatty acid, chlorophyll) of Chlorella vulgaris algae by pH manipulation, acetamiprid, and radiation exposure of Chlorella vulgaris algae. The results showed that the pH, acetamipride and radiation period could negatively affect the biochemical composition of Chlorella vulgaris algae.
Acanthocephaliasis And Sparganosis Occurrence in An Asian Vine Snake (Ahaetulla prasina): A Perspective of Neglected Zoonotic Disease
Authors: Yudhana Aditya , Praja Ratih Novita , Supriyanto Arif 
Published: May 2021

Abstract

Ahaetulla prasina commonly known as asian vine snake frequently kept as exotic pet in Indonesia. Snake also susceptible to various parasitic disease and one of them have zoonotic potential such as sparganosis and acanthocephaliasis. Sparganosis is an infection of humans and animals especially reptiles caused by tapeworms which belonging to the genus Spirometra. Sparganosis and acanthocephaliasis has been reported sporadically in reptiles around the world, with higher cases occurs in several Asian countries including Indonesia even though this disease categorized as neglected zoonotic disease. To our knowledge, sparganosis and acanthocephaliasis infection case has not been reported in this snake species. Therefore, this study aims to report sparganosis and acanthocephaliasis infection in asian vine snake which kept as an exotic pet and moreover provide scientific foundation for preventing sparganosis which include in zoonotic disease among animals and humans. A sudden death snake collected as sample from pet owner which suspected with parasites infection. Necropsy method was performed to investigate the distribution of parasites inside the snake body cavity. Identification of parasite infective stages using Carmine staining and examination under light microscope with a magnification of 40x and 100x. The results of this study found that Ahaetulla prasina was infected with Spirometra and Acanthocephalan parasites. The parasites located within subcutaneous tissues, muscular tissues, and coelom cavity of snake. The muscular tissues had highest intensity of parasites infection compared with subcutaneous tissues and coelom cavity sites. Present report of this finding can potentially contributes not only diagnosing parasitic disease in exotic animals but also proposing prevention program for zoonotic disease in humans worldwide. Moreover, education about neglected parasitic disease with zoonotic potential should take into consideration above this fndings and reports.
Mechanical Properties of Whey Composite Edible Film with the Addition of Clove Essential Oil and Different Types of Plasticizer
Authors: Fahrullah  , Ervandi M , Indrianti M A , Suparwata D O , Yasin I A , Gobel Y A , Mokoolang S , Mokoginta M M 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the mechanical properties of the composite whey edible film with the addition of clove oil and different types of plasticizers. This research was conducted as a laboratory experiment and the variables observed were the mechanical properties of the composite whey edible film. This research was conducted using a Factorial Completely Randomized Design consisting of Factor A (clove oil concentration: 5%; 10% and 15%) and Factor B (a type of plasticizer): sorbitol and polyethylene glycol. The results showed that the percentage value of elongation with the use of clove oil was 46.00-63.01% and the use of plasticizers resulted in 49.56-57.33%. The value of tensile strength using clove oil resulted in 7.76-7.9 N and the use of plasticizers from 7.74-8.05N. WVTR film with the use of clove oil 7,00-7,31 g/m2.day-1 and the use of plasticizer resulted in a value of 7,09-7,16 g/m2.day-1, for the microstructures showed a film surface that still showed oil droplets and no homogenization process but no cracks occurred in the film. Composite whey edible film with the addition of clove oil and a different type of plasticizer can produce good film mechanical properties.
The Effect of Feeding Maggot Fluor (Hermetia illucens) on Fish Feed for Growth of Sangkuriang Catfish (Clarias sp)
Authors: Al Rizki Ridho Budi , Setyaningsih Maryanti , Meitiyani  , Irdalisa  
Published: May 2021

AbstractOne of the problems among breeders is the high need for food. An effort to reduce the cost of catfish feed is to provide maggot flour (Hermetia illucens L.) as a basic material for making food. Our study attempted to measure the effect of maggot flour (Hermetia illucens L.) on the growth of 2 month old Sangkuriang catfish (Clarias sp.). The data were compiled using a completely randomized design technique (CRD) with 4 replications and 6 treatments for catfish, namely the provision of maggot concentrations of 10% (P1), 20% (P2), 30% (P3), 40% (P4), 50% (P5 ), control treatment (without maggot) and calculated using ANOVA. The 50% and 40% maggot percentages provided an increase in all growth parameters. The statistical test at a significant level of 1% showed that feeding maggot flour had a significant effect (P > 0.05) on absolute length and relative length, but had no significant effect on absolute weight, relative weight and feed efficiency ratio. Provision of maggot flour could increase the growth of 2 month old Sangkuriang catfish (Clarias sp.) on growth parameters and provide solutions in reducing feed costs.
The Effects of Probiotics Administration on Silkworms (Tubifex sp) Natural Feed on Groowth of Kancra Fish (Tor soro)
Authors: Mulatsih S. , Hartanti N.U. , Najib A. 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Kancra fish (Tor soro) is a freshwater fish that has become scarce. This is seen from the decrease of its population in its natural habitat. To anticipate the decline of the kancra fish population. The method used in this research is completely randomized design (CRD) experimental methodology. Based on the results of the research that has been conducted, the administration of diffrent probiotic dosage in natural feed shows the best result in treatment C (probiotic 5%). This proves that the administration of different probiotic doses results in variations where treatment C (probiotic 5%) which has an average grow of 0,150 grams is different from treatment A (probiotic 1%) which has an average growth of 0,087 grams and treatment B (probiotic 3%) which has an average growh of 0.117 grams.
Antibacterial Potential of Nicotiana tabacum L. var Virginia Pyrolysis Extract Against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Authors: Fernanda S A , Amru B A , Rahmani H A , Gozan M , Irsyad N S , Bahar M , Puspita O S , Zulfa F , Pramono A 
Published: May 2021

AbstractTobacco plants are one of the main trade commodities in Indonesia. At present, the main production of tobacco is cigarettes. However, tobacco has active antibacterial compounds, such as phenols, alkaloids, and essential oils. Therefore, tobacco can be used in the health sector. This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the pyrolysis extract ofNicotiana tabacum L. var Virginiain inhibitingStaphylococcus aureus,Enterococcus faecalis,Escherichia coli, andPseudomonas aeruginosa. This study uses a true experimental research design with tobacco extract samples obtained by pyrolysis at concentrations of 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100%. The antibacterial test carried out was the Kirby-Bauer diffusion method on Mueller Hinton Agar (MHA) media. One-Way ANOVA test results with p < 0.05 indicate the effectiveness of tobacco pyrolysis extract in inhibitingStaphylococcus aureus,Enterococcus faecalis,Escherichia coli, andPseudomonas aeruginosa. The average yield of inhibition zones found inStaphylococcus aureus,Enterococcus faecalis,Escherichia coli, andPseudomonas aeruginosawere 6.35 mm, 5.9 mm, 3.97 mm, and 5.025 mm. From these results,Staphylococcus aureusbacteria became the most sensitive bacteria with Virginia tobacco pyrolysis extract.
Effect of ammonium chloride and disodium hydrogen phosphate with molasses as a substrate for Saccharomyces cerevisiae in the production of β-glucan
Authors: Puspadewi Ririn , Adirestuti Putranti , Arifin Jesiana Agustine 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Glucans are a type of polysaccharide found in the cell walls of plants, bacteria and yeasts. β-glucans have various biological activities as antitumour, antioxidant, anticholesterol, antiageing and immune system booster known as an immunomodulator. One of the yeasts that can produce β-glucans is Saccharomyces cerevisiae because most of the cell wall structures contain mannoproteins, β-1,3-glucan, and β-1,6-glucan, which function to strengthen cell structure and as a portion reserve food. This study aims to see the effect of adding ammonium chloride and disodium chloride with molasses as a natural substrate for the growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in the production of β-glucose. The research stages began with making a growth curve, fermentation process, separation of β-glucan, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Qualitative analysis showed positive results for β-glucan. In quantitative analysis, the highest amount of cell biomass obtained in Formula 4 = (04395 ± 0,1318) mg containing 4% molasses, 2% peptone, 0,2% Ammonium chloride and 0.02% Na2HPO4 and distilled water up to 150 mL with a fermentation time of 72 hours. The addition of ammonium chloride and disodium hydrogen phosphate affected beta-glucan levels after 72 hours of fermentation in Formula 4 = (0,0840 ± 0,0467) %.
Ethanol Extract Emulgel 96% Brokatul Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) as Antioxidant
Authors: Lestari Pramulani Mulya , Supandi  , Nusafitri Mawar 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Bioactive compounds such as tocopherols, tocotrienols, and gamma oryzanol are contained in rice bran, which is a byproduct of the rice milling process. Gamma oryzanol in bran has high antioxidant activity, hence it can ward off free radicals. Previous studies have shown this antioxidant activity with an IC
50 value of 0.591. This study aims to determine the antioxidant activity of various concentrations of ethanol extract of 96% brown rice bran in an emulgel preparation. The brown rice bran was extracted by maceration method using 96% ethanol solvent. Furthermore, it was made in an emulgel preparation with 3 variations in concentration, namely 0.591 (F2); 1 (F3); 1.5 (F4). Determination of antioxidant activity was carried out by the DPPH method and compared with emulgel without extract (F1). The results obtained showed that the F4 extract 1.5% had better activity than the other preparations with an value of 108.3224 µg/mL and AAI 1.4561. Therefore, it can be concluded that the 96% ethanol extract emulgel preparation of brown rice bran has moderate antioxidant activity and its AAI value range falls into the range of strong antioxidant activity.