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The prevalence of anemia among children infected with Entamoeba histolytica in Baghdad
Authors: Zeki Israa Naif , Al-Warid Harith Saeed 
Published: June 2021

The relation between Entamoeba histolytica and anemia has lately had much attention. The aim of this study was to determine the possible correlation between anemia and parasitic intestinal infection with E.histolytica in children from Baghdad-Iraq. This study was conducted from October 2018 to April 2019 in different hospitals, primary health care centers, and primary schools. Eighty-one children participated in this study and their ages were between 1 and 12 years. The participants were divided into two groups based on their general microscopic stool examination. The first group was diagnosed as E.histolytica infected group (n=47), while no pathogens were detected in the stool samples of the second group which was considered as a healthy control (n=34). Blood samples were taken from all subjects and tested for haemoglobin level, serum ferritin, serum iron, total binding iron capacity (TBIC) and mean corpuscular volume (MCV). Nutritional status was also evaluated for all children aged â‰¥5 years old. Results showed that the prevalence of anemia was higher in children infected with E.histolytica compared with the control subjects. Anemia was largely reported among children aged 1-3 years for both E.histolytica infected children and control subjects. The results also illustrated that both haemoglobin and iron levels were significantly (pË‚0.05) lower in E.histolytica infected children compared with control subjects, while non-significant differences (pËƒ0.05) were observed in the level of ferritin between E.histolytica infected children and control subjects, although the ferritin was lower in E.hisolytica infected group. The results showed that both gender and age are significantly related to low serum iron levels in both infected and control groups. Significant relationshipswere also noticed between each of the anemia types and the nutritional status with the E.histolytca infection. Microcytic anemia as well as high records of severe malnutrition were observed in the majority of E. histolytica infected children
These findings indicate that anemia is more expected to be present in children infected with E.histolytica. Therefore, efforts should be focused on health education of populations at high risk of both anemia and E.histolytica.
Indigenous Narratives as Experimental Cinematic Texts in Nigerian Films
Authors: Usman Joshua 
Published: June 2021

The paper seeks to consider the employment of folkloric tales (traditional stories) in indigenous Nigerian films as stimuli for establishing a definitive film industry. The integration of oral features into Nigerian films dates back to the era (1980–1990s) of early films in Nigeria: consider Ajani Ogun (1976), Daskin da Ridi (1990), Egg of Life (2003), Festival of Fire (1999) etcetera. Studies on Nigerian film and oral culture established that the strong narratives of Nollywood films are drawn from indigenous folk stories; indeed, the films are mostly adaptations of folktales. This article demonstrates Nigeria’s cultural history through investigating the role of culture as a strong contributor to media development in Nigeria. The research is based on textual analysis of three Nigerian films, namely The Fish Girl (2016), Hypocrisy (1992) and Daskin da Ridi (1990) as primary texts. The methodology is primarily textual. The study draws on a textual analysis of selected Nigerian films to determine their sources. The study adopts the African film theory which juxtaposes the pre-modern with modernity where the oral tradition and filmmakers are fused together, as highlighted by Tomaselli (1992). The hypothesis is that traditional folktales play an important role in the development of the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood). The study reveals that folktales and other oral genres set a footprint for film texts in Nollywood movies. Therefore, this indicates that there is a clear (although thus far, often ignored) bond between indigenous folk narratives and modern Nigerian films.
Indigenous Pottery Embedding Worldviews in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Authors: Motsamayi Mathodi 
Published: June 2021

This article applies a culture-sensitive approach to an exploration of three topics related to African pottery: first, the core culture that constitutes a specific worldview, second, the socio-historical contexts of clay pots whose names are associated with verbal expressions that have been anthropologically analysed and found to be pertinent to communality, and, third, selected indigenous South African pottery mentioned in local Northern Sotho and Vhaven?a proverbs that convey local knowledge. Through interviewing potters and heritage practitioners and applying an emic view, I seek to contribute to a more accurate interpretation of African pottery meanings by emphasising the need for documentation processes to take into account indigenous languages in order to recognise the epistemological significance of indigenous pottery productions and their meanings in their respective cultures. I argue that the use of Western models to evaluate and understand local pottery meanings is problematic. A method needs to be developed to integrate African knowledge systems into mainstream knowledge production to address challenging aspects of theories currently used to describe and formulate pottery names and meanings.
The Contradictions of “Party Supremacy”: Lessons from Nigeria’s Eighth National Assembly
Authors: Odubajo 'Tola , Ologbenla Derin 
Published: June 2021

As one of the critical elements of democracy, a functional political party plays major roles in the political process of a state. One such role is the provision of a platform by which its members emerge as elected officials in government. A critical dimension of Nigeria’s democratic experience in the Fourth Republic is the issue of conflict of interests among party oligarchies and party members elected to political office. This article attempts to interrogate the causal factors of this development by analysing the triggers of divergences within political parties whose members supposedly share similar ideological leanings. Specifically, the article considers the causes and effects of the issues thrown up in the aftermath of the emergence processes of the principal officers in the two chambers of parliament of the eighth National Assembly. This it does in the context of the normative interpretation of “party supremacy”. As samples, we isolate three cases, after which the qualitative method is employed to elaborate on the data gathered from secondary sources.
NOGUEIRA, Natania Aparecida da Silva. As histórias em quadrinhos e a escola: práticas que ultrapassam fronteiras. Leopoldina/MG: ASPAS, 2017, 148 p.
Authors: Neto Geraldo Magella de Menezes 
Published: June 2021

As histórias em quadrinhos (HQs), surgidas no final do século XIX com a publicação de The Yellow Kid nos jornais norte-americanos, teve inicialmente grande rejeição por parte de pais e educadores ao longo do século XX. Um marco importante dessa rejeição foi a publicação em 1954 de A sedução dos inocentes, do psiquiatra alemão radicado nos Estados Unidos Fredric Wertham, que denunciava os quadrinhos como uma grande ameaça Ã juventude norte-americana, tentando provar “como as crianças que recebiam influências dos quadrinhos apresentavam as mais variadas anomalias de comportamento, tornando-se cidadãos desajustados na sociedade. (VERGUEIRO, 2012: 11-12). Essa rejeição felizmente foi diminuindo com tempo. Os quadrinhos passaram a ser vistos com grande potencial pedagógico nas escolas, contribuindo, por exemplo, na formação de novos leitores. No Brasil, várias obras foram publicadas a partir da virada do século XXI discutindo formas de utilização dos quadrinhos na escola e também no ensino de História.
SAFEGUARDING PRIVACY IN SOCIAL NETWORKS
Authors: López Jiménez David , Vargas Portillo Patricia , Dittmar Eduardo Carlos 
Published: June 2021

Purpose ”“ The purpose is to examine the degree of privacy protection in the social networking field. In this sense, we analyze the benefits of the self-regulation of the industry as a complement to the regulations.
Methodology/approach/design ”“ We study the Spanish and the European regulations regarding personal data protection with respect to social networks.
Findings ”“ The legislative regulations on this subject are insufficient due to their intrinsic limitations in the field. Therefore, we should encourage the approval of good legislation that complements and fills the gaps.
Practical implications ”“ The advantages that are derived from the research on this subject are useful for service providers and the public and private sectors in the information society. Therefore, they are useful for society in general.
Originality/value ”“ This research article includes the examination of the general utility of society. The aspects that are addressed are applicable to the industry and those who use social networks. The government must prevent infractions that damage consumers and/or users.
Regulation of Subscription-based Video Streaming Over-The-Top platforms in Brazil
Authors: Azevedo Carlos Henrique Almeida José e 
Published: June 2021

Purpose ”“ This paper proposes an enforced self-regulation model for the regulation of video streaming OTT services in Brazil. The proposed model seeks to presents itself as an alternative to the existing regulatory asymmetry in which Cable TV and its similar are regulated through Law no. 12,485 while Video Streaming OTT services are provided to the public without any regulatory burden.
Methodology ”“ Through a literature review of the Responsive Regulation Theory, this paper presents a proposed model to the regulation of Video Streaming OTT platforms in Brazil based on the enforced self-regulation model as described by Ayres and Braithwaite.
Findings ”“ Considering the Brazilian legal environment and the successful use of negotional legal tools, an enforced self-regulation model for Video Streaming OTTs arises as a feasible alternative for the current regulatory asymmetry between such services and Cable TV.
Originality ”“ In an unprecedented manner in Brazil, this paper proposes an enforced self-regulation model as an alternative to the regulation of video streaming OTT services in Brazil. The relevance of such research lays upon the notorious success of such platforms in the Brazilian market and upon the current worldwide debate on the regulation of OTT services.
Factores que limitan la producción de caña de azúcar (Sacharum officinalis) en el cantón Naranjito, Guayas
Authors: Damian Quito Luis Fernando , Peña Haro Cesar Antonio , Santander Villao Manuel Oswaldo , Pluas Pilozo Rafael Vicente 
Published: June 2021

El presente trabajo es una investigación descriptiva, tuvo como propósito obtener información actualizada de los factores que inciden en la producción de caña de azúcar (Sacharum officinalis), en el recinto san José del cantón Naranjito. Para el efecto se realizó un diagnostico socioeconómico, utilizando el recurso de la encuesta, dirigida a una muestra de 33 productores de caña. En el estudio se determinó que viven más de 30 años en el lugar, la gran mayoría 55%, tienen instrucción primaria; con una edad superior a los 50 años de edad, cultivan caña en una superficie de 10 a 50 has. Las variedades utilizadas son recomendadas por el SINCAE. Los factores que limitan la producción de caña, está relacionado con el riego y la comercialización a pesar que los ingenios les compra la caña, se dificulta el pago, ya que lo realizan por cuotas que muchas veces se extienden hasta 8 meses. Los agricultores tienen buena experiencia en el manejo del cultivo de caña que puede ser una fortaleza a la hora de plantear la estrategia de desarrollo para el sector.
Perceived Postgraduate Research Supervisory Practices and Satisfaction towards Supervision among Supervisees at Faculty of Education
Authors: Ishak Nurhamizah , Khairuddin Farah Nadzirah , Aziz Nur Shaziella 
Published: June 2021

Effective supervision received by postgraduate students boosts their motivation to produce a high quality research. This paper looks at the perceived postgraduate research supervisory practices and satisfaction towards supervision among supervisees at Faculty of Education in a Malaysian public university. Data was collected through a questionnaire on the sample of 45 Part 3 full-time Master’s degree (Coursework) students. However, only 33 sets of questionnaires were returned to the researchers (response rate=94.3%). It was found that most supervisees perceived that their dissertation supervisors have continually applied various supervisory practices during the supervision session and they were very satisfied with the supervision that they have received. Furthermore, there was a positive, strong, and significant relationship between the perceived supervisory practices and supervisees’ satisfaction. Nevertheless, there were no significant differences between perceived supervisory practices and courses, as well as between perceived supervisory practices and frequency of meeting. As for the implications of this study, it contributes to the corpus of knowledge in the area of postgraduate supervision in local higher education institution context and provides empirical data to assist the Ministry of Education in conducting strategic planning to enhance implementation of effective supervisory practices among postgraduate research supervisors.
Komparasi Biaya Konstruksi Bangunan Atas Jembatan Slab On Pile di Atas Tanah Lunak untuk Beberapa Variasi Bentang
Authors: Ruspiansyah Ruspiansyah , Humaidi Muhammad , Yanuar Khairil 
Published: June 2021

Jembatan tipe slab on pile umumnya terdiri dari dua bentang atau lebih. Sampai saat ini belum ada ketentuan atau pedoman terkait dengan panjang bentang terkecil dan terbesar. Dengan demikian penentuan panjang bentang jembatan slab on pile lebih kepada engineering judgment desainer dan/atau pemilik jembatan. Penelitian ini mencoba menentukan panjang bentang optimal yang dapat menghasilkan biaya konstruksi bangunan atas yang minimal dalam satuan rupiah per satuan luas jembatan slab on pile di daerah tanah lunak. Adapun lokasi penelitian berada di Jembatan Ray 2 Kabupaten Barito Kuala. Dalam penelitian ini, jembatan dibagi kedalam tiga tipe, yaitu Tipe I dengan bentang segmental 4 m dengan banyak bentang lima bentang dan panjang bentang total 20 m, Tipe II dengan bentang segmental 5 m dengan banyak bentang empat bentang dan panjang bentang total 20 m, dan Tipe III dengan bentang segmental 7 m dengan banyak bentang tiga bentang dan panjang bentang total 21 m. Berdasarkan hasil desain, biaya konstruksi bangunan atas per satuan luas untuk untuk jembatan slab on pile tipe I sebesar Rp5,795,673.4, jembatan slab on pile tipe II sebesar Rp5,313,707.8, dan jembatan slab on pile tipe III sebesar Rp4,925,033.0. Perbedaan biaya konstruksi ini dipengaruhi oleh jumlah pier head yang dimiliki jembatan, dimana tipe III memiliki jumlah pier head terkecil
Abstract
Slab on pile bridges consist of two spans or more. Until now, there are not codes state cleary about shortest and largest span of slab on pile bridge. Therefore, decision about length of span tends to engineering judgement of designer and/or owner of the bridge. This research tries to propose about optimal span that obtain a minimal construction cost of superstructure of slab on pile bridge on soft soil area in rupiah per square area. This research is located at Ray 2 Bridge in Barito Kuala District. In this research, bridge classifies in three types: type I (4 m segmental length, 5 spans, and 20 m total span length), type II (5 m segmental length, 4 spans, and 20 m total span length), and type III (7 m segmental length, 3 spans, and 21 m total span length). According to design results in this research, construction cost of superstructure for type I, II, and III are Rp5,795,673.4, Rp5,313,707.8, and Rp4,925,033.0. construction cos differs among types because the numbers of pier head, wherein type III has smallest number of pier head
Image-Guided Peri-Tumoral Radiofrequency Hyperthermia-Enhanced Direct Chemo-Destruction of Hepatic Tumor Margins
Authors: Chen Minjiang , Zhang Feng , Song Jingjing , Weng Qiaoyou , Li Peicheng , Li Qiang , Qian Kun , Ji Hongxiu , Pietrini Sean , Ji Jiansong , Yang Xiaoming 
Published: June 2021

PurposeTo validate the feasibility of using peri-tumoral radiofrequency hyperthermia (RFH)-enhanced chemotherapy to obliterate hepatic tumor margins.Method and MaterialsThis study included in vitro experiments with VX2 tumor cells and in vivo validation experiments using rabbit models of liver VX2 tumors. Both in vitro and in vivo experiments received different treatments in four groups (n=6/group): (i) RFH-enhanced chemotherapy consisting of peri-tumoral injection of doxorubicin plus RFH at 42°C; (ii) RFH alone; (iii) doxorubicin alone; and (iv) saline. Therapeutic effect on cells was evaluated using different laboratory examinations. For in vivo experiments, orthotopic hepatic VX2 tumors in 24 rabbits were treated by using a multipolar radiofrequency ablation electrode, enabling simultaneous delivery of both doxorubicin and RFH within the tumor margins. Ultrasound imaging was used to follow tumor growth overtime, correlated with subsequent histopathological analysis.ResultsIn in vitro experiments, MTS assay demonstrated the lowest cell proliferation, and apoptosis analysis showed the highest apoptotic index with RFH-enhanced chemotherapy, compared with the other three groups (p&lt;0.01). In in vivo experiments, ultrasound imaging detected the smallest relative tumor volume with RFH-enhanced chemotherapy (p&lt;0.01). The TUNEL assay further confirmed the significantly increased apoptotic index and decreased cell proliferation in the RFH-enhanced therapy group (p&lt;0.01).ConclusionThis study demonstrates that peri-tumoral RFH can specifically enhance the destruction of tumor margins in combination with peri-tumoral injection of a chemotherapeutic agent. This new interventional oncology technique may address the critical clinical problem of frequent marginal tumor recurrence/persistence following thermal ablation of large (&gt;3 cm) hepatic cancers.
Patient-Reported and Oncological Outcomes of Salvage Therapies for PSMA-Positive Nodal Recurrent Prostate Cancer: Real-Life Experiences and Implications for Future Trial Design
Authors: Kretschmer Alexander , Milow Johanna , Eze Chukwuka , Buchner Alexander , Li Minglun , Westhofen Thilo , Fuchs Frederik , Rogowski Paul , Trapp Christian , Ganswindt Ute , Zacherl Mathias Johannes , Beyer Leonie , Wenter Vera , Bartenstein Peter , Schlenker Boris , Stief Christian G. , Belka Claus , Schmidt-Hegemann Nina-Sophie 
Published: June 2021

IntroductionThe role of salvage lymph node dissection (SLND) and radiotherapy (SLNRT) in the management of nodal-only recurrent prostate cancer (PC) remains controversial. In addition, impact on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has not been adequately evaluated yet.Materials and MethodsAnalysis was limited to patients that were diagnosed with nodal-only recurrent PC via PSMA-PET/CT. SLND was performed via open approach. For SLNRT, dose regimens were normo- or slightly hypo-fractionated with a simultaneous boost to the PET-positive recurrences. EORTC QLQ-C30 and PR-25 questionnaires were used to assess HRQOL. Continence status was assessed using daily pad usage and the validated ICIQ-SF questionnaire. For multivariable analysis, Cox regression models were used (p&lt;0.05).Results138 patients (SLND: 71; SLNRT: 67) were included in the retrospective analysis. Median follow-up was 47 months (mo) for SLNRT patients (IQR 40–61), and 33mo for SLND patients (IQR 20–49; p&lt;0.001). In total, 61 patients (91.0%) in the SLNRT cohort and 43 patients (65.2%; p&lt;0.001) in the SLND cohort underwent ADT anytime during the follow-up period. In multivariate Cox regression analysis, SLNRT could be confirmed as an independent predictor for increased PSA progression-free survival (PFS; HR 0.08, 95%CI 0.040 – 0.142, p&lt;0.001). Estimated median metastasis-free survival (MFS) was 70mo for the total cohort without statistically significant differences between both subgroups (p=0.216). There were no significant differences regarding general HRQOL, daily pad usage, and ICIQ-SF scores between the respective cohorts.ConclusionsIn a large contemporary series of patients with nodal-only recurrent PC based on PSMA-PET/CT staging, we observed significantly increased PSA PFS in patients undergoing SLNRT while no significant differences could be observed in MFS, and functional outcomes including HRQOL.
Amino Acid Composition Determination of the Regulatory Complex "Baipas" by Capillary Electrophoresis Method
Authors: Капитонова Е.А. , Янченко В.В. 
Published: June 2021

Отрасль птицеводства играет ведущую роль в обеспечении населения полноценными продуктами питания. Признавая тот факт, что продуктивность сельскохозяйственной птицы напрямую зависит от уровня кормления, учёным приходится изыскивать резервы кормовой базы для полноценного обеспечения гранулы комбикорма всеми необходимыми питательными элементами. Нами был изучен аминокислотный профиль многокомпонентного регуляторного комплекса «Байпас», который полностью восполняет потребность птицы в аминокислотах. Нашими исследованиями установлено, что ядро аминокислотной составляющей кормовой добавки представляют три аминокислоты: аргинин, глицин и лизин. В целом кормовая добавка содержит 13 аминокислот, что положительно отразится на усвоении питательных элементов комбикорма, а, следовательно, на продуктивности сельскохозяйственной птицы.
The poultry-rearing industry plays a leading role in providing the population with balanced food products. Recognizing the fact that the productivity of agricultural poultry directly depends on the level of feeding, scientists have to find reserves of the fodder base to fully provide the compound animal feedstuff pellets with all the necessary nutrients. We have studied the amino acid profile of the multicomponent regulatory complex "Baipas", which fully meets the need for amino acids in poultry. Our researches have found that the nucleus of the amino acid component of the feed additive is represented by three amino acids: arginine, glycine and lysine. In general, the feed additive contains 13 amino acids, which will positively affect the absorption of nutritional elements of compound animal feedstuff, and, therefore, the productivity of poultry.
PENANGGULANGAN PENCEMARAN LINGKUNGAN LAUT MENURUT UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 32 TAHUN 2014 TENTANG KELAUTAN
Authors: Lambonan Jestika Erika 
Published: June 2021

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana terjadinya pencemaran lingkungan laut di wilayah perairan Indonesia dan bagaimana penanggulangan pencemaran lingkungan laut menurut Undang-Undang Nomor 32 Tahun 2014 Tentang Kelautan. Dengan menggunakan metode peneltian yuridis normatif, disimpulkan: 1. Terjadinya pencemaran lingkungan laut di wilayah perairan Indonesia disebabkan oleh pencemaran yang berasal dari daratan, kegiatan di laut dan kegiatan dari udara. Pencemaran laut dapat terjadi: di wilayah perairan atau wilayah yurisdiksi atau dari luar wilayah perairan atau dari luar wilayah yurisdiksi Indonesia. Bencana Kelautan dapat terjadi disebabkan oleh pencemaran lingkungan; dan/atau pemanasan global. Proses penyelesaian sengketa dan penerapan sanksi pencemaran laut dilaksanakan berdasarkan prinsip pencemar membayar dan prinsip kehati-hatian. 2. Penanggulangan pencemaran lingkungan laut menurut Undang-Undang Nomor 32 Tahun 2014 Tentang Kelautan dilaksanakan oleh pemerintah dengan menetapkan kebijakan penanggulangan dampak pencemaran laut dan bencana Kelautan melalui: pengembangan sistem mitigasi bencana dan pengembangan sistem peringatan dini (early warning system) serta pengembangan perencanaan nasional tanggap darurat tumpahan minyak di Laut dan pengembangan sistem pengendalian pencemaran Laut dan kerusakan ekosistem Laut termasuk pengendalian dampak sisa-sisa bangunan di Laut dan aktivitas di Laut.Kata kunci: Penanggulangan, Pencemaran, Lingkungan Laut