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Effect of PVA fiber on mechanical properties of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete
Authors: Zhang Peng , Han Xu , Zheng Yuanxun , Wan Jinyi , Hui David 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
The effects of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber content on mechanical and fracture properties of geopolymer concrete (GPC) were investigated in the present study. Mechanical properties include cubic compressive, prism compressive, tensile and flexural strengths, and elastic modulus. The evaluation indices in fracture properties were measured by using the three-point bending test. Geopolymer was prepared by fly ash, metakaolin, and alkali activator, which was obtained by mixing sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate solutions. The volume fractions of PVA fiber (length 12 mm and diameter 40 μm) were 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1.0%. The results indicate that the effects of the PVA fiber on the cubic and prism compressive strengths and elastic modulus are similar. A tendency of first increasing and then decreasing with the increase in the PVA fiber content was observed in these properties. They all reached a maximum at 0.2% PVA fiber content. There was also a similar tendency of first increase and then decrease for tensile and flexural strengths, peak load, critical effective crack lengths, fracture toughness, and fracture energy of GPC, which were significantly improved by the PVA fiber. They reached a maximum at 0.8% PVA fiber content, except the tensile strength whose maximum was at 1.0% PVA fiber volume fraction. Considering the parameters analyzed, it seems that the 0.8% PVA fiber content provides optimal reinforcement of the mechanical properties of GPC.
Efficient adsorption of chlorpyrifos onto modified activated carbon by gamma irradiation; a plausible adsorption mechanism
Authors: Yahia Mohamed S. , Elzaref Ahmed S. , Awad Magdy B. , Tony Ahmed M. , Elfeky Ahmed S. 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
Commercial Granulated Active Carbon (GAC) has been modified using 10 Gy dose Gamma irradiation (GAC10 Gy) for increasing its ability of air purification. Both, the raw and treated samples were applied for removing Chlorpyrifos pesticide (CPF) from ambient midair. Physicochemical properties of the two materials were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopy. The phase formation and microstructure were monitored using X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), supported with Energy-Dispersive X-ray (EDX). The Surface area measurement was detected using BET particle size prosometry. Obtained outcomes showed that, the maximum adsorption capacity, given by Langmuir equations, was greatly increased from 172.712 to 272.480 mg/g for GAC and GAC10 Gy, respectively, with high selectivity. The overall removal efficiency of GAC10 Gy was notably comparable to that of the original GAC-sorbent. The present study indicated that, gamma irradiation could be a promising technique for treating GAC and turned it more active in eliminating the pesticides pollutants from surrounding air. The data of equilibrium has been analyzed by Langmuir and Freundlich models, that were considerably better suited for the investigated materials than other models. The process kinetics of CPF adsorbed onto both tested carbon versions were found to obey the pseudo first order at all concentrations with an exception at 70 mg/l using GAC, where, the spontaneous exothermic adsorption of Chlorpyrifos is a strong function for the pseudo-first order (PFO) and pseudo second order (PSO) kinetics.
Effects of Resistance Training Methods on Golf Clubhead Speed and Hitting Distance: A Systematic Review
Authors: Uthoff Aaron , Sommerfield Lesley M. , Pichardo Andrew W. 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
Uthoff, A, Sommerfield, LM, and Pichardo, AW. Effects of resistance training methods on golf clubhead speed and hitting distance: A systematic review. J Strength Cond Res 35(9): 2651–2660, 2021—Resistance training is widely regarded within the golfing community to improve golf performance by increasing clubhead speed (CHS) and drive distance and can be classified into 3 categories: nonspecific, specific, and combined. However, it is currently unclear which resistance training methods are most effective in improving predictors of golf performance. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to compare the effectiveness of nonspecific, specific, and combined strength training methods on CHS and drive distance. A systematic search strategy was performed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines to identify eligible articles through PubMed, SPORTDiscus, MEDLINE (EBSCO), and Google Scholar. The searches identified 4,557 potentially relevant results, with 20 studies that met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final review. Thirteen studies investigated nonspecific resistance training, one study investigated specific resistance training, and 7 studies investigated combined resistance training. Collectively, resistance training positively impacts golf CHS and hitting distance, but adaptations vary depending on the type and intensity of training, as well as subject's characteristics. Using a combination of nonspecific and golf-specific training (average increase of 4.1% CHS and 5.2% hitting distance) seems to enhance golf performance more than nonspecific strength training (average increase of 1.6% CHS and 4.8% hitting distance). Eight-week programs including golf-specific movements at high velocities for 3 to 4 sets of 5 to 15 repetitions are the most effective in increasing CHS and hitting distance. Future research investigating how golf-specific training influences CHS and hitting distance in various subgroups may provide further insight regarding prescription of this training type.
Effects of Kinesio Taping and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Combined With Active Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility
Authors: Adhitya I Putu Gde Surya , Yu Wen-Yu , Bass Paul , Kinandana Gede Parta , Lin Mau-Roung 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
Adhitya, IPGS, Yu, W-Y, Bass, P, Kinandana, GP, and Lin, M-R. Effects of Kinesio taping and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation combined with active stretching on hamstring flexibility. J Strength Cond Res 36(11): 3087–3092, 2022—Active stretching (AS), Kinesio taping (KT), and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) are frequently used to ameliorate pain and improve the ranges of motion (ROM) of athletes; however, the effectiveness of KT and TENS combined with AS in ameliorating short hamstring syndrome is yet to be determined. In this single-blinded randomized trial, 135 male soccer players with bilateral short hamstring syndrome were assigned to 3 intervention groups—AS, KT + AS, and TENS + AS—through block randomization. Each subject received the intervention twice per week for 4 weeks. The ROM of both legs was assessed through passive knee extension and straight leg raising tests at baseline and the end of the intervention. After the 4-week intervention, significant ROM changes in both legs were detected in the AS (9.5°–18.4°), KT + AS (14.9°–22.4°), and TENS + AS (14.9°–22.3°) groups. Compared with the AS group, both the KT + AS (3.8°–5.7°) and TENS + AS (3.9°–5.7°) groups showed significantly increased ROM in both legs over the intervention period, and no significant differences were observed in ROM changes between the KT + AS and TENS + AS groups. In conclusion, both KT and TENS in combination with AS may increase ROM more than AS alone, and the improvements obtained using KT with AS and TENS with AS may be similar.
Relationship Of Parenting Patterns And Interest Towards Music Learning Outcomes Of Class VIII Students SMP Negeri 2 Brebes
Authors: Dewi Astrio Dinarti Aulia , Aesijah Siti , Salafiyah Nafik 
Published: July 2021

The results of study are influenced by some factors. Parenting patterns and learning interests are factors that influence Music learning outcome. The formulation of the problem in this study is (1) whether there is a relationship between parenting patterns on the learning outcomes of Music Arts; (2) whether there is a relationship between interest in the learning outcomes of Music; (3) whether there is a relationship between parenting patterns and interest in the learning outcomes of Music. The purposes of the study were (1)to find out whether there is a relationship between parenting styles and learning outcomes in music; (2) to know whether there is a relationship of interest to the learning outcomes of music; (3) to find out whether there is a relationship between parenting patterns and mutual interest in the results of learning music. The results showed that: (1) there was a positive relationship between parenting style and learning outcomes in Music, with the interpretation of the closeness of the correlation showing a small category, which was 9.48%; (2) there was a positive relationship between interest in the learning outcomes of Music, with the interpretation of the closeness of the correlation indicating the sufficient category, which was 11.42%; (3) there was a positive relationship between parenting and interest in the learning outcomes of Music, with the interpretation of the closeness of the correlation indicating the sufficient category, which was 37.82%. The conclusion of this study was that there was a positive and significant relationship between parenting and interest together on the learning outcomes of Music. The application of parenting with a democratic attitude by paying attention, caring, and respecting children's freedom, as well as guiding with understanding can create conditions for children to study music diligently, both in theory and practice. Thus, children's music learning outcomes can certainly increase.
Improvement in quality of life and psychological symptoms after treatment for primary aldosteronism: Asian Cohort Study
Authors: Tan Yen Kheng , Kwan Yu Heng , Teo David Choon Liang , Velema Marieke , Deinum Jaap , Tan Pei Ting , Zhang Meifen , Khoo Joan Joo Ching , Loh Wann Jia , Gani Linsey , King Thomas F J , Tan Eberta Jun Hui , Soh Shui Boon , Au Vanessa Shu Chuan , Tay Tunn Lin , Dacay Lily Mae Quevedo , Ng Keng Sin , Wong Kang Min , Wong Andrew Siang Yih , Ng Foo Cheong , Aw Tar Choon , Chan Yvonne Hui Bin , Tong Khim Leng , Lee Sheldon Shao Guang , Chai Siang Chew , Puar Troy Hai Kiat 
Published: July 2021

Background
In addition to increased cardiovascular risk, patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) also suffer from impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and psychological symptoms. We assessed for changes in HRQoL and depressive symptoms in a cohort of Asian patients with PA, after surgical and medical therapy.

Methods
Thirty-four patients with PA were prospectively recruited and completed questionnaires from 2017 to 2020. HRQoL was assessed using RAND-36 and EQ-5D-3L, and depressive symptoms were assessed using Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) at baseline, 6 months, and 1 year post-treatment.

Results
At 1 year post-treatment, significant improvement was observed in both physical and mental summative scores of RAND-36, +3.65, P = 0.023, and +3.41, P = 0.033, respectively, as well as four subscale domains (physical functioning, bodily pain, role emotional, and mental health). Significant improvement was also seen in EQ-5D dimension of anxiety/depression at 1 year post-treatment. Patients treated with surgery (n = 21) had significant improvement in EQ-5D index score post-treatment and better EQ-5D outcomes compared to the medical group (n = 13) at 1 year post-treatment. 37.9, 41.6 and 58.6% of patients had symptoms in the cognitive, affective and somatic domains of BDI-II, respectively. There was a significant improvement in the affective domain of BDI-II at 1 year post-treatment.

Conclusion
Both surgical and medical therapy improve HRQoL and psychological symptoms in patients with PA, with surgery providing better outcomes. This highlights the importance of early diagnosis, accurate subtyping and appropriate treatment of PA.
An autophagy-related long non-coding RNA signature for patients with colorectal cancer
Authors: Zhao Dongyan , Sun Xizhen , Long Sidan , Yao Shukun 
Published: July 2021

AbstractAimLong non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been identified to regulate cancers by controlling the process of autophagy and by mediating the post-transcriptional and transcriptional regulation of autophagy-related genes. This study aimed to investigate the potential prognostic role of autophagy-associated lncRNAs in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients.MethodsLncRNA expression profiles and the corresponding clinical information of CRC patients were collected from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Based on the TCGA dataset, autophagy-related lncRNAs were identified by Pearson correlation test. Univariate Cox regression analysis and the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator analysis (LASSO) Cox regression model were performed to construct the prognostic gene signature. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) was used to further clarify the underlying molecular mechanisms.ResultsWe obtained 210 autophagy-related genes from the whole dataset and found 1187 lncRNAs that were correlated with the autophagy-related genes. Using Univariate and LASSO Cox regression analyses, eight lncRNAs were screened to establish an eight-lncRNA signature, based on which patients were divided into the low-risk and high-risk group. Patients’ overall survival was found to be significantly worse in the high-risk group compared to that in the low-risk group (log-rank p = 2.731E-06). ROC analysis showed that this signature had better prognostic accuracy than TNM stage, as indicated by the area under the curve. Furthermore, GSEA demonstrated that this signature was involved in many cancer-related pathways, including TGF-β, p53, mTOR and WNT signaling pathway.ConclusionsOur study constructed a novel signature from eight autophagy-related lncRNAs to predict the overall survival of CRC, which could assistant clinicians in making individualized treatment.
Prevalence of COVID19 infection in health care workers in first wave of pandemic and role of hospital infection control committee in subsequent waves of pandemic
Authors: Kesari Mrunal , Patil Yoganand , Natraj B , Agrawal Shweta , Rehman Hafeezunnisa 
Published: July 2021

: Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new emerging infectious disease, first identified in China in December 2019, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). : To study and analyze the prevalence, demographic characteristics of healthcare workers (HCWs) who tested positive for COVID-19 in a dedicated Covid hospital in Mumbai.This was a retrospective observational study of HCWs with COVID-19 in a dedicated Covid Hospital, Mumbai from April to October 2020.HCW tested positive for COVID-19 was 55 from April to October 2020.The percentage of infected hospital staff was 9.8%. Most of the infected HCWs were in the age group of 51 to 60. Mean age was 42 years. Mortality was 0.1%. Majority HCWs (70.9%) acquired infection from community; 20% acquired from the hospital and 9.1% acquired infection from infected coworkers. Majority of the affected HCWs were nurses followed by doctors. Comorbidities were reported in 23.6% of infected HCWs. 5.4% of infected HCWs received infection because of aerosol generated procedures. 58.1% of HCWs got infection despite receiving prophylaxis like HCQ, Arsenicumalbicum.HCWs are at an increased risk of COVID-19 in the workplace. Preparedness of HICC (Hospital Infection Control Committee), frequent training sessions and mock drills are of paramount importance in preventing spread of infectious disease. Coordination between Hospital Administrators, Public Health Officials of national and international organizations, Engineering Department, Occupational Health and Safety staff is essential in combating pandemic.
Evaluation of Placentrex as a novel storage medium for avulsions: an invitro study
Authors: Patil Anand , S.B Apporva , T.M Mangla , Saraf Prahlad , Chincholi Rashmi 
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT
Tooth avulsion is one of the common traumatic injury results in complete extrarticulation of tooth from its socket since resulting in damage to the periodontal tissues. Maintaining viability of the periodontal cells remains a challenge to the clinician to reimplant the avulsed tooth. Since various avulsion media are used in dentistry a novel medium Placentrex derived from 0.1 gm. of fresh term, sterilized, infection-free human placenta which has unique pharmacological effects like enhancement of wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic effect is compared with HBSS and Propolis media in freshly extracted, non carious, non restored, periodontal diseases free human teeth which are indicated for orthodontic treatment purposes were used. The extracted teeth were placed in the enzyme solution to facilitate detachment of the cells and after ten minutes teeth were removed and 1 ml of solution were collected through micropipette and centrifuged. The stained cells were counted in Neubauer’s chamber under a light microscope at 10× magnification. Conclusion: Placentrex maintained PDL cell viability almost similar to Propolis and significantly better than HBSS.

KEY WORDS : Avulsions, Avulsion media, HBSS, Reimplantation,
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF MINDFULNESS ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Mallmann Fedeger Vitória , Pedri Erica , Guetter Mello Rosiane , Leal Laux Alexandre 
Published: July 2021

This study aimed to investigate the impact of the mindfulness-based interventions program on the quality of life of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. A systematic review was carried out based on the PRISMA guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes). For an updated perspective on the topic, the selected articles were published from March 2014 to March 2019. Thus, 10 articles were included in the review and were thoroughly compared. A detailed assessment was carried out to measure the impact of the mindfulness protocol both on the general quality of life and on its specific domains. It can be observed that there is some homogeneity of the results regarding the benefits of the practice of mindfulness in the patients’ general quality of life. Moreover, there was greater evidence of the effects of meditative practice on the psychological domain when compared to the physical domain. Hence, the present study considers the mindfulness program a viable tool to address quality of life in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. The lack of Brazilian studies in the area is highlighted. Also, further studies to evaluate the practice of mindfulness continuously, such as cohort studies, are necessary to elucidate the long-term effects of the protocol.
Reformulação curricular e espacial em um curso de arquitetura e urbanismo
Authors: Pereira Filho Zander Ribeiro , Souza Isabela Castilho Gomes de , Fonseca Rodrigo Tannus 
Published: July 2021

O curso de Arquitetura e Urbanismo do Instituo Federal Fluminense (IFF) finalizou em 2020 a reformulação do seu Projeto Pedagógico do Curso (PPC). Entre os vários parâmetros avaliados, destaca-se a inserção de Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC), interdisciplinaridade, atualização de conteúdos e reformulação espacial. Diante desse desafio, o objetivo visa apresentar os produtos de duas pesquisas realizadas paralelamente que auxiliaram nessas reformulações. Os procedimentos metodológicos utilizados foram a revisão bibliográfica e pesquisa exploratória. A primeira pesquisa desenvolveu um método de análise das disciplinas. A segunda pesquisa propôs uma nova distribuição espacial do pavimento utilizado pelo curso. Os resultados destes trabalhos se entrelaçaram ao processo oficial da reformulação curricular, sendo capaz de influenciar nas tomadas de decisões. As análises da primeira pesquisa colaboraram para a inserção do Building Information Modeling (BIM), Realidade Virtual, Realidade Aumentada, Design Generativo, Design Paramétrico, Programação Visual, Prototipagem Rápida e Fabricação Digital nas novas disciplinas de Expressão e Representação Gráfica. Contribuíram para a integração de disciplinas com maior relação interdisciplinar. Fizeram com que 31 disciplinas mudassem sua posição na matriz, 37 alterassem seus pré-requisitos, 74 revisassem suas ementas e que 25 se unisse a outras disciplinas, evitando conteúdos sobrepostos. 9 disciplinas se tornaram optativas e 74 atualizaram sua bibliografia. Os produtos da segunda pesquisa, influenciaram na reforma do pavimento do curso, realizadas para atender às novas demandas curriculares. Conclui-se que os produtos destas pesquisas se demonstraram significativos para a mudança curricular do referido curso, sendo capaz, também, de auxiliar em outras reformulações curriculares.
Factors Influence on Dietary Intake and Practices of Adolescent Girls Aged 15-19 in Rural Area Central Java
Authors: Shaluhiyah Zahroh , Indraswari Ratih , Kusumawati Aditya 
Published: July 2021

Background: Dietary habits formed during adolescence have been shown to track into adulthood. Establishing healthy eating behaviours among adolescents, therefore, has both short- and long-term health benefits..Objectives: This study aims to identify dietary habits among adolescent girls aged 15-19 in rural area and its influence factorsMethod: This is a quantitative study with cross-sectional approach, involved 93 adolescent girls aged 15-19 in Jatipurwo village who were selected randomly. Data was collected by enumerators using structure questionnaires that has been validated in other village before. Univariate, bivariate using Chi-Square and multivariate (logistic regression) were employed to analyze data.Results: The eating behavior of adolescent girls were categorized as unhealthy and unbalanced diet. It was shown with insufficient level of energy including low adequacy of carbohydrate, protein and fat. The average height of adolescents was 155 cm. Most adolescents have LILA less than 23.5cm. As Low socioeconomic family income tends to have eating habits with low nutritional value both in quantity and quality as well as food variations. Lack of food availability at the family level makes teens have poor diet. It is recommended that the need for increased food security at the family level and provide awareness to adolescents about healthy eating.
Chicken Oil as The New Cooking Oil : Its Effect on Lipid Profile and Liver Histology in Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Astiah Andi Asda , Syahrijuita Syahrijuita , Yustisia Ika 
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACTBackground: The selection of the appropriate cooking oil by society will reduce high fat intake. Chicken oil as a new cooking oil that is starting to be used by some people as a substitute for palm oil, needs to be studied for its health effects.Objectives: This study aimed to see and compare changes in lipid profiles and liver histology in male Wistar rats fed with chicken oil and palm oil.Methods: Male Wistar rats (n = 10) were separated into two groups randomly, namely the chicken oil group and the palm oil group. Each rat in the group was given oil at a dose of 1 mL/day. Before treatment, lipid profile levels were measured, and after four weeks of treatment, lipid profile levels and liver histology were examined.Results: Administration of 1 mL/day of oil in each group for four weeks diminished total cholesterol, HDL, LDL levels at the two groups also increased triglyceride levels in the two groups, but non-significant differences among groups. This research also showed the formation of hepatic steatosis in all groups, but still mild-moderate microvesicular steatosis, and non-significant differences among groups.Conclusion: The consumption of 1 mL/day of chicken oil for four weeks has a similar effect on lipid profiles and liver histology as the consumption of 1 mL/day of palm oil with the same duration. We propose further study by administering the intervention of chicken oil to rats for a longer time.