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Floral Morphology and Chromosome Characteristics of Bamboo Orchid from Menoreh Hills, Kulonprogo
Authors: Kurniawan F. Y. , Semiarti E. 
Published: September 2021

Purpose: One of the most common orchids in Menoreh Hills, Kulonprogo is bamboo orchids (Arundina). This genus has only one species but has a wide variety of flower phenotypic that spreads around the world. The aims of this research were to characterize the flower morphology and chromosome content of bamboo orchids from Menoreh, related to their taxonomic status. Research Method: Observation of morphological characters was carried out to assist the identification process of the bamboo orchid species. The squashing method is used in the preparation of bamboo orchid chromosomes. The results were analyzed with Image Raster 3.0, Corel Draw 11 and Ms. Excel 2010. Findings: Bamboo orchid from Menoreh, Kulonprogo is a flower with white sepals and petals, the tips of sepals are yellowish brown. Labellum is white, with a thin purple stripe on the edges, and the base is yellow. Chromosomes number 2n = 20, with the formula karyotype 2n = 2x = 20 = 16m + 4sm. Chromosomes’ absolute length is 0.55-1.64 μm and relative lengths 0.57-1.615 μm. Based on morphological characters, Menoreh's bamboo orchid has similarities with A. graminifolia, whereas based on chromosomes number and karyotype formula, it is different. Limitations: There are bamboo orchids with a wide variety of flowers around world. However, the sample collection is only limited to bamboo orchid in Purwosari village, Kulonprogo. Value: Menoreh's bamboo orchid has a potential to be a new variant from the A. graminifolia population, based on the differences in morphological and chromosomal characters.
Pregnancy in Older Women
Authors: Osaikhuwuomwan James A. , Aziken Michael E. 
Published: September 2021

Background:
As the number of older women attempting to conceive through donor oocyte-in vitro fertilization (DO-IVF) rises, their safety in pregnancy needs to be judiciously considered.

Aims:
This study aims to review the obstetric and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies achieved by DO-IVF.

Study Setting and Design:
A retrospective study design conducted at a private health facility with services for assisted reproduction and gynecologic endoscopy.

Methods:
A retrospective comparative study of all pregnancies achieved using DO-IVF and that using Self oocyte In-vitro fertilization (SO-IVF) treatment over a 3 years' period was performed.

Statistical Analysis:
Comparative analysis of demographic variables, major obstetric, and perinatal complications was done with Chi-square test and Student's t-test as appropriate. Regression analysis was done to determine a significant predictor variable for pregnancy and delivery outcome. The significance level was set at P < 0.05.

Results:
A total of 343 completed IVF treatment cycles was reviewed; there were 238 DO-IVF and 105 SO-IVF cycles, with clinical pregnancy rate of 41.6% and 37.1%, respectively. The DO-IVF group was significantly older than the SO-IVF group (46.1 years vs. 34.1 years, P < 0.001). Major obstetric complications identified, were hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (23.9%), preterm labor (16.7%), antepartum hemorrhage (11.6%). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of obstetric complications and adverse maternal or perinatal outcomes. There were 97 (77.6%) singleton and 28 (22.4%) multiple pregnancies. Pregnancy complications were significantly associated with fetal plurality, P < 0.001. Multiple pregnancy had higher odds of experiencing adverse perinatal 4.96 (1.95–12.58) and maternal 7.16 (2.05–25.03) outcomes compared to singleton pregnancies, P < 0.001.

Conclusion:
Key obstetric outcomes did not differ between DO or SO IVF achieved pregnancy. Even for older women, satisfactory outcomes can be expected for pregnancies achieved by DO-IVF. It is, however, instructive that for multiple pregnancies, obstetricians should institute appropriate surveillance strategies during pregnancy and delivery period and also to develop institutional capacity for quality neonatal care.
Association between air pollution, body mass index, respiratory symptoms, and asthma among adolescent school children living in Delhi, India
Authors: Salvi Sundeep Santosh , Kumar Abhishek , Puri Harshavardhan , Bishnoi Sukhram , Asaf Belal Bin , Ghorpade Deesha , Madas Sapna , Agrawal Anurag , Kumar Arvind 
Published: September 2021

Background:
Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world with annual average ambient PM10 and PM2.5 levels exceeding the World Health Organization standards by over 15 fold. We aimed to study the prevalence of respiratory and allergic symptoms and asthma among adolescent children living in Delhi (D) and compare it with children living in lesser polluted cities of Kottayam (K) and Mysore (M) located in Southern India.

Methods:
4361 boys and girls between the age group of 13–14 and 16–17 years from 12 randomly selected private schools from D, K, and M were invited to participate. Modified and expanded International Study for Asthma and Allergies in Children (ISAAC) questionnaires (Q) were filled by the students who also performed spirometry using the ultrasonic flow-sensor-based nDD Spirometer.

Results:
3157 students (50.4% boys) completed the Q and performed good quality spirometry. The prevalence of asthma and airflow obstruction among children living in Delhi was 21.7% using the ISAAC Q and 29.4% on spirometry, respectively. This was accompanied by significantly higher rates of self-reported cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, itchy skin, and eczema among Delhi children (vs. K-M, all P < 0.05). Delhi children were more overweight and obese (39.8% vs. 16.4%, P < 0.0001), and this was the only risk factor that was strongly associated with asthma (odds ratio [OR]: 1.79; confidence interval: 1.49–2.14), with a more pronounced effect in Delhi children (P = 0.04). Forced expiratory volume1 and Forced vital capacity values were significantly higher in Delhi children (vs. K-M P < 0.0001). Preserved ratio impaired spirometry was more common in K-M children (P < 0.0001).

Conclusion:
Adolescent children living in the polluted city of Delhi had a high prevalence of asthma, respiratory symptoms, allergic rhinitis, and eczema that was strongly associated with a high body mass index (BMI). Our study suggests an association between air pollution, high BMI, and asthma/allergic diseases, which needs to be explored further.
Impact of COVID-19 on (Non-COVID) chronic respiratory disease outcome survey in India (CCROS study)
Authors: Gupta Neeraj , Dhar Raja , Swarnakar Rajesh , Bedi Renu , Chawla Rakesh 
Published: September 2021

Background:
India has high prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases, especially bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both of these are also recognized as risk factors for severity and poor outcome of COVID-19 disease. It is assumed that COVID-19 outbreak as well as an effective lockdown might have affected the incidence and outcome of some of these.

Methods:
To substantiate above hypothesis, an online survey was mailed to 547 pulmonologists across the country; 314 (54.7%) responses were recorded in the given period. The survey included observations on incidence and outcome of common chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD and interstitial lung diseases (ILD) in predefined pre-COVID and during COVID period in a total of 24 questions.

Results:
It was observed that the reduction in incidence of outpatient department cases, acute exacerbations and hospitalization for asthma, COPD and ILD was statistically significant. The outcome of acute exacerbations of these chronic respiratory diseases was analyzed in terms of discharges from hospitals after satisfactory recovery and/ or mortalities. For COPD and ILD, it was not significantly affected during the COVID period. At the same time, a relatively higher proportion of acute asthma mortality was reported. A wide variation in nebulization practices was reported during this period. The doses of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma management were not affected. A wide variety of factors including effective lockdown, better quality of air and regular use of masks were probably responsible for reduced incidence of exacerbations of these chronic respiratory diseases.

Conclusion:
We conclude that while outpatient department visits, acute exacerbations and hospitalizations were significantly reduced during COVID-19 period, outcome of asthmatics was relatively unfavorable as compared to that of COPD and ILDs.
Influence of Socio-Economic Status on Lifestyle Preferences Contributing to Childhood Obesity
Authors: Gupte Poonam Ashish , Giramkar Shital Ashok , Bhalerao Supriya Sudhakar 
Published: September 2021

Background:
Socioeconomic status (SES) is the major determinant for lifestyle preferences in individuals, contributing to development of metabolic diseases like obesity.

Aims:
This study was undertaken to study the influence of SES on lifestyle preferences, namely dietary habits, food beliefs, physical activity, and their contribution to childhood obesity in school children of Pune city.

Settings and Design:
School-based, cross-sectional, observational study.

Materials and Methods:
Following approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee, the study was conducted in schools representing high, medium, and low SES in Pune. Children of either sex, aged 9–14 years were recruited after obtaining parental consent and verbal assent of children. Anthropometry and body composition along with dietary choices, food beliefs, and physical activity was recorded using predesigned questionnaires

. Statistical Analysis:
Parametric data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation, whereas nonparametric data are expressed as median (range). Distribution of children into different weight categories and data regarding unhealthy food consumption frequency and food beliefs is expressed in percentages. Results: Of 424 total recruited children, obesity prevalence was the highest in high SES school children (10.49%) while overweight prevalence was high in middle SES school children (18.11%). Middle SES school had maximum children with high waist circumference and body fat percentage along with high frequency of unhealthy food consumption. Surprisingly, activity profile from middle SES school was significantly better as compared to other schools.

Conclusion:
Children from middle SES school with maximum prevalence of overweight displayed poor dietary choices, average food beliefs, and habits pressing the need for aggressive strategies for obesity prevention.
Does propofol mode of administration influence psychomotor recovery time after sedation for colonoscopy
Authors: Van der Linden Philippe J. , Verdoodt Hans , Métallo Etienne , Plasman Chantal , Fils Jean-François , Schmartz Denis 
Published: September 2021

Background:
Propofol sedation has become increasingly popular for colonoscopy. Different modes of propofol administration have been described, but their influence on psychomotor recovery time remains largely unknown. This prospective randomized assessor-blinded study tested the hypothesis that target-controlled infusion system (TCI) combined with sedation depth monitoring should be associated with a more stable sedation than intermittent bolus application with clinical monitoring of sedation depth, resulting in a faster psychomotor skills recovery.

Methods:
One hundred sixty-four patients undergoing colonoscopy were randomized to receive propofol with the former (TCI group) or the latter (bolus group) mode of administration. Psychomotor skill recovery was assessed using the Choice Reaction Time (CRT) performed before and every ten minutes after waking up from propofol sedation. Clinical recovery was also assessed using the modified Post-anesthetic Discharge Scoring System (PADS).

Results:
Induction and wake up times were longer in the TCI group, where patients received more propofol than those in the bolus group. Evolution of CRT was similar in both groups. Twenty minutes after arrival in the post-anesthesia care unit, 35 (49%) of patients in the TCI group and 43 (54%) in the bolus group achieved CRT values equal or shorter than their baseline values. Interestingly, according to the PADS score, most of the patients were considered fit for discharge at that moment. Incidence of adverse event was not different between groups.

Conclusion:
In the conditions of our study characterized by short procedure duration, target-controlled infusion of propofol does not offer any benefit in terms of psychomotor skills recovery over intermittent bolus application.
Transition from paediatric to adult care: What about the healthy ones?
Authors: Mora-Monteros Maëlle , Barrense-Dias Yara , Auderset Diane , Stadelmann Sophie , Senn Nicolas , Suris Joan-Carles 
Published: September 2021

OBJECTIVE: To compare the characteristics of and use of the healthcare system by healthy youths depending on whether they had discussed transition to adult health care with their paediatrician or not.
METHODS: Data were drawn from the fourth wave of the GenerationFRee study (2018–2019) conducted in the 11 post-mandatory schools of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. The sample included 931 young people (mean age 19.4 years). Participants were categorised into three groups: those who had discussed transition with their p ediatrician (n = 176; 19%), those who had not (n = 286; 31%) and those who did not know (n = 469; 50%). Analyses were stratified by gender through bivariate analysis and post-hoc tests with a Bonferroni-type adjustment.
RESULTS: The majority of participants did not know whether or not they had discussed transition. Across all groups, it was found that youths met their primary care physician at a higher rate through family. Meeting with the primary care physician through the paediatrician occurred at a higher rate when youths had discussed transition. Girls with a below average socioeconomic status and boys with advanced puberty onset were more likely to have discussed transition.
CONCLUSION: Our results show that youths are not well informed about the transition process. However, youths who have discussed transition appear to be more involved with the healthcare system as they are more likely to have a primary care provider. In order to avoid discontinuity of care, professionals should approach transition to adult care systematically with all their patients.
IMPACTOS DO RACISMO ESTRUTURAL NO ENSINO CONTÍNUO DA POPULAÇÃO NEGRA: UMA ANÁLISE DO NORTE DE MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Daniel Rodrigues de Oliveira Carlos , Carlos Santos Marques Samuel , De Carvalho Alves Rahyan 
Published: September 2021

O racismo estrutural exposto como a manutenção de ações racistas cotidianas que tornam normais a inferioridade, agressões policiais, baixo índice educacional entre outras diversas mazelas sofridas pela população negra. Na América Latina essa condição parte do período da colonização, e foi sendo estruturada nas diversas mudanças de nossa estrutura política e social, levando a essa condição atual onde se torna banal a morte constante de crianças e adolescentes negros nas favelas brasileiras e sua baixa perspectiva de futuro educacional e profissional acentuando nossos índices de criminalidade. Buscou-se nesse artigo analisar o contexto teórico referente ao racismo estrutural e por meio dos dados do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE), Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais (INEP), entre outros visando aprofundar uma discussão mais detalhada sobre a desigualdade racial, evasão escolar e abandono, dando origem a produção de tabelas e mapas que sustentam a teoria de desigualdade racial. Dados das organizações brasileiras corroboram com a hipótese de que a população negra, representa mais da metade dos alunos que abandonam os estudos nas séries iniciais e finais de ensino, por motivos relacionados à renda, falta de interesse na conclusão dos estudos e gravidez na adolescência, na perspectiva de analise onde correlacionamos esses fatores ao racismo estrutural, pontuamos que a teoria se confirma com esses dados quando notamos a normalização dessa condição desigual para a população negra tanto no viés do abandono escolar, quanto em questões relacionadas ao analfabetismo, violência e falta de representação política.
Síntese, caracterização e estabilidade de nanopartículas de magnetita
Authors: Coltro Monise Cristina Ribeiro Casanova , Fonseca-Zang Warde Antonieta da , Zang Joachim Werner , Sousa Danilo César Silva e 
Published: September 2021

Nanopartículas de ferro são muito utilizadas em diversas áreas de pesquisa. O elemento químico ferro (Fe), sendo o quarto elemento mais abundante na crosta terrestre, e a substância mineral magnetita, com propriedade magnética, apresentam aplicações nas áreas industrial, ambiental, biomédica e de novas tecnologias. Este trabalho apresenta processo de síntese de nanopartículas partindo-se de sais precursores, bem como a caracterização dos produtos e as rotas para estabilizá-los. Os sais químicos precursores utilizados foram o cloreto férrico (FeCl3) e o sulfato ferroso (FeSO4) na proporção de 2:1, sob agitação por ultrassom e pH ácido. Para formação do precipitado de nanopartículas usou-se solução aquosa de hidróxido de sódio (NaOH) de pH 12. A difratometria de raio-X, mostra a presença de magnetita (Fe3O4) indicada pelos picos característicos de difração em graus 2Ө = 18° (largo), 31° (fino), 36° (bem definido), 43,4°, 45°, 53,6°, 57,7°, 63,3°. A microscopia eletrônica de transmissão mostra a morfologia dos produtos da síntese. Fatores que influenciam a estabilidade das partículas são agitação, o ajuste de pH, condições de secagem. O tamanho médio das nanopartículas de magnetitas é de aproximadamente 15 nm.

Iron nanoparticles are widely used in several research areas. The chemical element iron (Fe), being the fourth most abundant element in the earth's crust, and the mineral substance magnetite, with magnetic properties, have applications in industrial, environmental, biomedical, and new technology areas. This work presents the process of synthesis of nanoparticles starting from precursor salts, as well as the characterization of the products and the routes to stabilize them. The precursor chemical salts were ferric chloride (FeCl3) and ferrous sulfate (FeSO4) in a 2:1 ratio, under ultrasound agitation and acidic pH. For the nanoparticles growth was applied aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at pH 12. X-ray diffraction shows the presence of magnetite (Fe3O4) indicated by characteristic diffraction peaks in degrees 2Ө = 18° (wide), 31° (fine), 36° (well defined), 43.4°, 45°, 53.6°, 57.7°, 63.3°. Scanning electron microscopy shows the morphology of the synthesis products. Factors that influence the stability of the particles are agitation, the pH adjustment, and the conditions of drying. The average size of the magnetite nanoparticles is approximately 15 nm.
LA VINCULACIÓN CON LA SOCIEDAD DE LA UNESUM Y SU APORTE EN LOS ESCENARIOS CAFETALEROS DE JIPIJAPA, PERIODO 2016 – 2018
Authors: Fuentes Figueroa Tomas Robert , Delgado Pinargote Kevin José , Merchán García William Ausberto , Valverde Jalca Diana , Valverde Lucio Yhony Alfredo 
Published: September 2021

La vinculación con la sociedad en la Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, a través de la ejecución de proyectos de servicios comunitarios, propicia generar impacto social y productivo sostenible, a fin de impulsar el desarrollo en los escenarios sociales permanentes identificados en el territorio. Los escenarios cafetaleros, son la integración de varias familias caficultoras ubicadas en el área rural del cantón Jipijapa, cuyas pequeñas fincas (UPAs) se caracterizan por su diversificación productiva, teniendo al cultivo de café como la actividad económica más importante. La investigación tuvo como objetivo general, el determinar el impacto de la vinculación con la sociedad en los escenarios cafetaleros de la UNESUM durante el periodo 2016-2018. Se aplicó un enfoque metodológico cuantitativo y cualitativo de carácter descriptivo e inferencial, la información de sustento fue de fuentes primarias y secundarias, que oportunamente fue emitida por los caficultores al responder encuestas en los tiempos señalados. Los datos no presentaron distribución normal, lo que dio lugar a la aplicación de estadística no paramétrica, aplicando la prueba de U Mann Whitney cuyo p valor < 0,01, definió diferencias altamente significativas, deduciendo que la intervención de la UNESUM por medio del proyecto de investigación, si insidio en el incremento productivo de los caficultores involucrados; el incremento productivo en el periodo de estudio, a nivel agrícola representó un incremento del 292,2 %; se considera diversos productos agrícolas, entre los que destacan el plátano, maíz, naranja, además del café, este último rubro tiene un incremento del de 288,46 %.
Comparison of subtalar mobilization with conventional physiotherapy treatment for the management of planter fasciitis
Authors: Muhammad Kashif  , Abdulaziz Aoudh Albalwi  , Ahmed Abdullah Alharbi  , Humaira Iram  , Nosheen Manzoor  
Published: September 2021

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of subtalar mobilization with movement (Mulligan technique) with conventional physiotherapy treatment for the management of planter fasciitis.
Material and Methods: A single blinded randomized trial was conducted at the Prime Care Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan from January 2017 to August 2017. Sixty Participants were divided into intervention and control groups through a computerized random numbers. Intervention group was treated with subtalar mobilization with movement (Mulligan technique), and control group was given conventional physiotherapy for three-weeks. SPSS 20 was used for data analysis.

Results: The mean age of the participants in the intervention group was 32.40 ± 8.02 years and the control group 32.59 ± 7.00 years. The mean BMI in intervention and control groups was 25.35 and 25.67, respectively. The result of our study showed that there were significant differences (P-value <0.05) between the VAS values before and after the intervention in the 3rd week between the intervention and the control group. Moreover, the intervention group showed more reduction in disability (p=0.03) compared to the control group.

Conclusion: Our study concluded both methods to demonstrate benefits. However, Subtalar mobilization with movement (Mulligan technique) plus rigid tapping reduced pain and disability more effectively than conventional physiotherapy plus rigid tapping in patients with planter fasciitis. All protocols for this clinical study were registered with WHO recognized Clinical Trial Registry, with the registration number RCT20200221046567N2.
Key Words: Heel pain, plantar fasciitis, physiotherapy, mobilization, mulligan technique, taping.