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Pandangan Dosen PTKI Di Madura Terhadap Formula Ijtihad Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahhab
Authors: Bashri Asyari Mohammad , Ferdiant A. Ghufran 
Published: February 2022

Lecturers as academics, educators, researchers and actors of community service are seen as groups of people who have a deeper ability to research and objectively examine the products of contemporary renewal thinking according to their competence and have the opportunity to disseminate them to the wider community. sufficient access in influencing the public's understanding and views of issues of contemporary renewal thinking, especially those that are still considered controversial, such as the views of ijtihad Muhammad Ibn Abd. Wahhab. This article used descriptive field research to examined the views of PTKAI lecturers in Madura to find out their knowledge of the Ijtihad Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab formula with the title "The Views of PTKI Lecturers in Madura Against Ijtihad Muhammad Ibn Abd al-Wahhab's Formula" with two problem formulations: How the views of PTKI lecturers in Madura on the Ijtihad Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab formula and what factors are behind the PTKI lecturers' view of the Ijtihad Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab’s formula.
Coefficient of elasticity of young and adults skin of female face
Authors: Kubisz Leszek , Matthews‑Kozanecka Maja , Kawałkiewicz Weronika , Janus‑Kubiak Marta , Hojan‑Jezierska Dorota 
Published: February 2022

This paper presents the possibilities of instrumental diagnosis for assessing the condition of various facial skin areas. Studies were carried out to determine the elasticity of the facial skin and its ability to return to its original shape. Both sides were analyzed: on the left and right side of the face skin parameters in selected areas in women of two age groups. The Cutometer Dual MPA 580 probe was used in the study, with which the parameters R0, R8, and R8 / R0 were determined for a group of 37 younger women (25–40 years old) and a group of 38 older women (40–55 years old). The results obtained for both groups are in the ranges R0 (0.20–0.33) mm, R8 (0.10–0.27) mm, R8 / R0 (66–82)%.It was found that within each age group there are no statistically significant differences between the left and right sides of the face in the parameters studied. For the R8 / R0 ratio, a weak negative correlation with age was found for all measuring points except the points above the top of the mouth, and the highest correlation was found for measuring points located near the eyes.
A Randomized Study of Patients with Advanced Gastric Adenocarcinoma Not Progressed After Six Cycles of XELOX (Capecitabine Plus Oxaliplatin) Followed by Capecitabine Maintenance or Clinical Observation
Authors: Lee Guk Jin , Kim Hyunho , Cho Sung Shim , Park Hyung Soon , An Ho Jung , Woo In Sook , Byun Jae Ho , Hong Ji Hyung , Ko Yoon Ho , Sun Der Sheng , Won Hye Sung , Jin Jong Youl , Park Ji Chan , Kim In-Ho , Roh Sang Young , Shim Byoung Yong 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Background
Oxaliplatin as part of XELOX regimen has a more favorable toxicity profile than cisplatin for patients with advanced gastric cancer (GC). However, oxaliplatin can induce sensory neuropathy, a cumulative, dose-related toxicity. Thus, capecitabine maintenance regimen might achieve maximum treatment effect while reducing cumulative neurotoxicity of oxaliplatin. The aim of this study was to compare survivals of AGC patients between capecitabine maintenance and observation after 1st line XELOX chemotherapy.
Methods
Sixty-three patients treated with six cycles of XELOX for AGC in six hospitals of the Catholic University of Korea were randomized 1:1 to capecitabine maintenance or observation. The primary end point was PFS (PFS) analyzed using a two-sided log-rank test stratified at 5% significance level.
Results
Between 2015 and 2020, 32 and 31 patients were randomized to maintenance and observation groups, respectively. After randomization, the median number of cycles for maintenance capecitabine was 6. PFS was significantly higher for the maintenance group (6.3 months vs. 4.1 months, P = 0.010). OS (OS) was not significantly different between the two groups (18.2 months vs. 16.5 months, P = 0.624). Toxicity such as hand-foot syndrome was reported in some cases of the maintenance group. Maintenance treatment was a significant factor associated with PFS in multivariate analysis (HR: 0.472, 95% CI: 0.250-0.890, P = 0.020).
Conclusions
After six cycles of XELOX chemotherapy, capecitabine maintenance significantly prolonged PFS than observation and toxicity was manageable. Maintenance treatment was a significant prognostic factor associated with PFS.
Impacts of Urbanization at City Cluster Scale on Ecosystem Services Along an Urban-Rural Gradient: A Case Study of Central Yunnan City Cluster, China
Authors: Wang Ruibo , Bai Yang , Alatalo Juha M. , Guo Guimei , Yang Zhangqian , Yang Zongbao , Yang Wei 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Urban agglomeration will be the main mode of future urbanization in China, greatly influencing social & economic development and ecosystem protection at the whole city cluster scale. It is important to analyze the impacts of large-scale, scattered land use and cover change (LUCC) consisting of one-pole-multi-point urbanization in city clusters on regional ecosystem services (ESs), so as to increase ecological security and maintain ESs levels. Using the urban-rural gradient analysis method (UGAM), this study examined driver-response mechanisms of large-scale, scattered agglomeration urbanization on ESs along an urban-rural gradient and at regional scale. This was done by simulating and analyzing tempo-spatial variations in ESs characteristics along concentric ring gradients in Central Yunnan City Cluster (CYCC) under its present urbanization path. The results showed that rapid urban sprawl is the main driver affecting the integral value of ESs in CYCC and that ESs trade-offs (through LUCC caused by urbanization) between adjacent zones along the urban-rural gradient will particularly exacerbate degradation of integral ESs levels. Hence, CYCC should follow a sustainable, eco-friendly urbanization path and should consider ecological principles and the impact of LUCC on regional ESs along the urban-rural gradient in top-level design and decision-making on urban planning and strategic land use management. Differentiated regional development policies should be formulated for each areas, the urban-rural development pattern and layout optimized, the scale of construction land rationally controlled, and the overall efficiency of land use improved. Ecological buffers should be set up around areas with sharp and obvious changes in land use, to alleviate the negative impact of large-scale, decentralized city cluster urbanization on regional ESs.
Impact of river flow modification on wetland hydrological and morphological characters
Authors: Saha Tamal Kanti , Pal Swades , SARDA RAJESH 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
A good number of researchers investigated the impact of flow modification on hydrological, ecological, geomorphological conditions in a river. A few works also focused on hydrological modification on wetland with some parameters but as far the knowledge is concerned, linking river flow modification to wetland hydrological and morphological transformation following an integrated modeling approach is almost absent. The current study aimed to explore the degree of hydrological alteration in the river and its effect on downstream riparian wetlands adopting advanced modeling approaches. After damming maximally 67 to 95% hydrological alteration was recorded in respect to maximum, minimum, and average discharges. Wavelet transformation analysis figured out a strong power spectrum after 2012 (damming year). Due to attenuation of flow, the active inundation area was reduced by 66.29%. After damming, 524.03 km2 (48.97% to total pre-dam wetland) was completely obliterated. Hydrological strength (HS) modeling also reported areas under high HS was declined by 14% after post-dam condition. WSS and HS matrix, a new approach, used to feature wetland coupling inundation connectivity and current hydrological state. HS under critical and stress wetland hydrological security zones deteriorated in the post-dam period. The morphological transformation was also well recognized showing an increase of area under the patch, edge, and decrease of the area under large core area. All these findings established a good linkage between river flow modification and wetland transformation and it provided a good clue for managing wetland.
Experimental study on the treatment of desulfurization wastewater from coal-fired power plant by spray evaporation
Authors: Sun Zongkang , Zhao Ning , Feng Yongxin , Liu Fengjun , Cai Chenjian , Che Guangmin , Zhang Yaping , Wu Hao , Yang Linjun 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
The desulfurization wastewater in coal-fired power plants is difficult to treat due to its high salt concentration and complex composition. In this study, a pilot-scale evaporation tower system was built to treat the desulfurization wastewater by spray evaporation. The distribution characteristics of Cl- in wastewater evaporation process, the characteristics of solid evaporation products from desulfurization wastewater and the influence on the characteristics and removal effect of particulate matters in flue gas were investigated. The results show that the increase of salt content in desulfurization wastewater increased the mass concentrations of Cl- in the gas phase, outlet solid phase and bottom solid phase, but the proportions of it in three phases remained almost unchanged. The increase of flue gas temperature can improve the content of Cl- in the gas phase, while the increase of wastewater pH inhibited the formation of gaseous HCl. The solid evaporation products from desulfurization wastewater had prismatic crystal structure, which mainly included the sulfate and chloride salts, and the main elements in them were O, Na, Mg, S, Cl, K and Ca. Besides, the particle size of bottom solid phase was larger than that of outlet solid phase. For the particulate matters in flue gas, the spray evaporation of desulfurization wastewater can reduce the particle concentration, promote the particle agglomeration, reduce the number concentration of fine particles and improve the removal effect of PM10.
A Unifying Model of Visual Art Appreciation: The Role of Expertise and Culture
Authors: Darda Kohinoor M. , Cross Emily S. 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Is art appreciation universal? Previous evidence suggests a general preference for representational art over abstract art, and a tendency to like art originating from one’s own culture more than another culture (an ingroup bias), modulated by art expertise. However, claims about universality are difficult given that most research has focused on Western populations. Across two pre-registered and statistically powered experiments, we explore the role of culture and art expertise in the aesthetic evaluation of Indian and Western paintings and dance depicting both abstract and representational content, by inviting expert and art-naïve Indian and Western participants to rate stimuli on beauty and liking. Results suggest an ingroup bias (for dance) and a preference for representational art (for paintings) exists, both modulated by art expertise. As predicted, the ingroup bias was present only in art-naïve participants, and the preference for representational art was lower in art experts, but this modulation was present only in Western participants. The current findings have two main implications: 1) they inform and constrain understanding of universality of aesthetic appreciation, cautioning against generalising models of empirical aesthetics to non-western populations and across art forms, 2) they highlight the importance of art experience as a medium to counter prejudices.
Comparative Effectiveness Of Low-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy Alone Or Combined With External-Beam Radiotherapy In Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer: A Propensity-Matched Multi-Institutional Study
Authors: Tsumura Hideyasu , Tanaka Nobumichi , Oguchi Tomohiko , Owari Takuya , Nakai Yasushi , Asakawa Isao , Iijima Kazuyoshi , Kato Haruaki , Hashida Iwao , Tabata Ken-ichi , Satoh Takefumi , Ishiyama Hiromichi 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
We compared clinical outcomes and toxicities associated with seed brachytherapy (SEED-BT) alone and SEED-BT plus external-beam radiotherapy (EBRT) for the treatment of intermediate-risk prostate cancer. From 2006 to 2011, 993 patients diagnosed with intermediate-risk prostate cancer were treated with either SEED-BT alone (n = 775) or SEED-BT plus EBRT (n = 158) at 3 tertiary hospitals. One-to-one propensity score matching was performed to compare clinical outcomes between the groups. In the propensity score-matched analysis (102 pairs), median follow-up was 95 months (range: 18–153 months). The 8-year biochemical recurrence-free rate (bRFR) was significantly better with SEED-BT alone than with combined radiotherapy (93.3% vs. 88.4%; HR: 0.396; 95% CI: 0.158 to 0.991). The cumulative incidence of grade 2 or greater late genitourinary toxicity at 8 years was 21.0% for SEED-BT alone and 33.2% for combined radiotherapy. Grade 2 or greater late genitourinary toxicities were significantly fewer with SEED-BT alone than with combined radiotherapy (HR: 0.521; 95% CI: 0.308 to 0.881). Similarly, grade 2 or greater late gastrointestinal toxicities were significantly fewer with SEED-BT alone (0% vs. 12.2%; HR: 0.125; 95% CI: 0.040 to 0.390). Our study implies that SEED-BT alone might be a better disease-management plan than SEED-BT plus EBRT for intermediate-risk prostate cancer.
Characteristics of ball-milled PET plastic char for adsorption of different types of aromatic organic pollutants
Authors: Mun Hyokchol , Ri Cholnam , Liu Qinglong , Tang Jingchun 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Ball-milled plastic char (BMPC) was manufactured by ball-milling of native plastic char (PC) that was synthesized via slow pyrolysis of PET water bottle waste, by which the adsorption characteristics of aqueous phenanthrene, phenol and 2,4,6-trichlorophenol, and its possible mechanisms were investigated. The special surface area of BMPCs increased obviously as the pyrolysis temperature increased, forming large functional groups compared to PCs. Boehm titration showed that total acidic groups of BMPCs decreased significantly with the increase of pyrolysis temperature. The sorption kinetics of three adsorbates was adequately simulated by Pseudo second-order model (R2＞0.99). Langmuir model fitted well the adsorption isotherms of phenanthrene and phenol, while Freundlich model simulated the adsorption isotherm of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol. The adsorption amount of phenanthrene, phenol and 2,4,6-trichlorophenol increased significantly as the pyrolysis temperature increased. The maximum BMPCs adsorption amount reached 21.9mg/g (for phenanthrene), 106mg/g (for phenol) and 303mg/g (for 2,4,6-trichlorophenol) at 25℃ in aqueous solution. FTIR analysis suggested that surface sorption based π-π interaction was dominant mechanism of phenanthrene adsorption, meanwhile, H-bonding between O-containing groups on BMPCs and hydroxyl groups of absorbates was responsible for phenol and 2,4,6-TCP removal. This paper shows that BMPCs can be used as adsorbent for treating aromatic compounds in aqueous environment, and has an economic worth of application.
Denoising in Early Warning of Rainfall-Induced Landslides Based on Elastic Wave Signal
Authors: Xie Ming , Liu Jiahao , Lu Song 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
The accuracy of the elastic wave signal is a key factor of elastic wave-induced landslide warning. There is too much noise in the early warning of rainfall-induced landslides, in which bending element-type piezoelectric sensors were used. At present, the mainstream method is the superposition method, which superposes multiple tested waveform data to obtain a clear waveform. However, the superposition method is limited by the number of elastic wave signals in the actual warning process, and the denoised waveform still contains high-frequency noise. A combination method combining with superposition and wavelet threshold is proposed in this paper, to improve the accuracy of the elastic waveform signal. Denoising simulation tests based on the elastic waveform signals, which collected by the bending element type piezoelectric sensor were designed to verify the combination method. The results of tests show that the combination method can effectively remove high-frequency noise and display clear waveforms, which have significant advantages in the process of rainfall-induced landslide warning using elastic waves.
Haematology and serum biochemistry of West African dwarf goats fed Pleurotus tuber-regium treated cassava root sievate based diets
Authors: Jiwuba Peter-Damian Chukwunomso , Ikwunze K. , Jiwuba L.C. , Okoye L.E , Amaduruonye W. , Ilo S.U. , Okah U. , Ahamefule F.O. 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
The study aimed at determining the effect of Pleurotus tuber-regium treated cassava root sievate based diets on haematology and serum biochemistry of West African dwarf (WAD) goats. Thirty-two WAD goats between six and eight months old were randomly divided into four groups of eight goats each. The groups were randomly assigned to the four experiment diets (T1, T2, T3, and T4) for 90 days in a completely randomized design. At the start of the experiment, packed cell volume (PCV) ranged from 24.90-29.49% and red blood cell (RBC) 9.42 – 10.44 x10 12/L while mean cell haemoglobin significantly (P0<0.5) ranged from 5.44 – 6.41pg. At the end of the experiment, PCV and RBC showed significant differences and were better (p<0.05) in T2. At the start of the experiment, cholesterol ranged from 2.15 – 2.29 mmol/l, creatinine 75.72- 80.32 µmol/l, urea 16.39 – 16.72 mg/dl, total bilirubin, 0.25 – 0.28 µmol/l, total protein 61.73 – 63.16 g/I, globulin 29.08 -29.59 g/I and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 68.62 – 71.06 U/L. At the end of the trial, cholesterol values was significantly (p<0.05) higher in T1. Urea was significantly reduced (p<0.05) in T1. Total protein, globulin and total bilirubin increased (p<0.05) linearly from T1 to T4. AST was improved (p<0.05) at the end of the study. The study revealed that the inclusion of Pleurotus tuber-regium degraded cassava root sievate in the diets of West African Dwarf goats had no deleterious effects on the haematological and serum biochemical parameters of goats and could be included in goat diets up to 60%.
Using the Person-Based Approach to develop a tailored intervention to prevent bacterial skin and soft tissue infections among people who inject drugs: A participatory study
Authors: Fisher Harriet , Kesten Jo , Hussey Deborah , Lord Catherine , Roberts Leonie , Bayliss James , Erswell Helen , Preston Andrew , Telfer Maggie , Scott Jenny , Harris Magdalena , Mellon Dominic , Hickman Matthew , MacArthur Georgie 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Background: People who inject drugs (PWID) are at greater risk of developing bacterial skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) than the general population. UK prevention interventions have achieved limited impact on the rising prevalence of SSTI among PWID. Innovative harm reduction interventions are needed. We present our approach to the co-development of a personalised, behavioural intervention, REACT (REducing bACTerial infections), which aims to prevent bacterial SSTI among PWID.Methods: We followed the interrelated steps of the Person-Based Approach for intervention planning and development: (i) collating evidence, including published literature and consultations with PWID (n=15), service providers (n=6), and stakeholders (n=11); (ii) developing guiding principles; (iii) undertaking a behavioural analysis; (iv) developing a logic model, and; (v) designing and refining intervention materials. Results: Published literature highlighted structural barriers to safer injecting practices, such as access to hygienic injecting environments, homelessness and social exclusion. Practices associated with bacterial SSTI included: (i) handwashing / injection-site swabbing; (ii) overuse of acidifier; (iii) use of non-sterile water for injection preparation; (iv) reuse of injecting equipment; and; (v) lack of injecting site rotation. Consultations indicated vein care and minimisation of pain as priorities, while emphasising the importance of service provider-client relationships during intervention delivery. The need to deliver REACT in a non-judgemental and non-stigmatising manner, and to address stigma among PWID when communicating intervention messages, were additional priorities. Providing practical, tailored resources was identified as important to address environmental constraints to safer injecting practices. Findings were used to iteratively refine the REACT intervention. Conclusion: Our evidence-based, collaborative and iterative approach, enabled alignment of the aim of the behavioural intervention to priorities of PWID, ensuring an appealing and acceptable intervention design while maximising likely feasibility of delivery and behaviour change. Piloting will establish the feasibility and acceptability of REACT to service providers and PWID.
Molecular Characterization of Mitochondrial Genome from Trichostrongylus Species (Nematoda: Trichostrongylidae) in Northern Iran
Authors: Sharifdini Meysam , Hajialilo Elham , Hosseinnezhad Hedayat 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
The objective of the present study was to identify Trichostrongylus species by molecular analysis and also phylogenetic relationships of Trichostrongylus species by mitochondrial Cox1 gene in Guilan province, northern Iran. Abomasum and duodenum contents of 144 livestock were collected from sheep, goats, and cattle in Guilan province. Morphological survey was performed for initial screening. Total DNA was extracted, and the partial region of Cox1 gene was amplified and sequenced. Genetic diversity was calculated and phylogenetic analysis of the data on nucleotide sequence was conducted by MEGA7 software. Three species of Trichostrongylus including T. colubriformis, T. vitrinus, and T. axei were identified by morphological characteristics. The genetic divergence within the species in the present study was observed for T. axei (0-2.5%), T. colubriformis (0.77%), and T. vitrinus (0%). The mean inter-species difference between the three species of Trichostrongylus obtained in this study was 14.4–15.4%. The Cox1 sequences of the members of Trichostrongylus spp. were highly variable and this could be used as a valuable measure to achieve a proper assessment on biodiversity. Sequence data generation from other species of Trichostrongylus will be needed to reconstruct the phylogenetic relationships of this genus of nematodes.