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THE EFFECT OF ACUPRESSURE ON LOW BACK PAIN CASES
Authors: Rifka Kurniati  , Ario Imandiri  , Lilik Herawati  
Published: March 2022

Low back pain is defined as located pain and discomfort below the costal margin and above the superior gluteal line, with related pain in the lower limb, and repeated incorrect posture of work activities that demand effort with excess of flexion, rotation, vibration on the chest and carrying weight, being chronic if its persists for three months or more (Huldani, 2012; Utami and Dewi, 2015). This research aimed to find out the efficacy of accupressure on Dachangshu, Shenshu, and Yaoyangquan using pretest-posttest group design by comparing the mean decrese in pain threshold VAS, RMDQ and Test Straight Leg between control using Dingchuan and Waihuaijian and therapy group using Shenshu, Dachangshu, and Yaoyangquan twice a day with paired T test formula. The mean decreased in pain threshold VAS, RMDQ and Test Straight Leg obtained form therapy group toward 16 elderly above 45 years for 4 weeks showed that there is a significant result (p=0,000). Thus, it conclud that accupressure therapy using Dachangshu, Shenshu and Yaoyangquan can be used to treat low back pain.
زيادة الإتقان لحفظ المفردات العربية علي سبيل تطبيق أسلوب تذكير المحاكاة للطلاب غير الناطقين بها
Authors: Jamalin Fakron , Hidayati Iva 
Published: March 2022

This paper begins with the lack of Arabic competence among the students who enter the elementary Islamic school in Madarasah Diniyah al-Karomah Malang. Mastering the Arabic vocabularies is the first skill to comprehend with but most of the students lack of it. So these paper focused on (1) How is the application of the Mimicry Memorization Method (Mim Mem Method) to the vocabulary learning in 1st class of Madrasah Diniyah Al-Karomah (2) How is the effectiveness of using the Mimicry Memorization Method (Mim Mem Method) in the mastery of Arabic vocabulary students in 1st class of Madrasah Diniyah Al-Karomah. This research used a Classroom Action Research (CAR). This research was conducted in two cycles which were carried out from March to July 2020. Research data obtained from quantitative data. Then the quantitative data in the form of observations, questionnaires, and student test scores for each cycle were analyzed using percentage techniques and descriptive statistics. The results of this study, In the pre-test students obtained an average score of 56 then after post-test in first cycle increased to 73,4. In the post-test of second cycle the students' average score increased again to 75. The increase was also seen in the results of observations of learning activities during the four meetings. The increase in learning activities increased from 95% to 96%.
Physically Detachable and Operationally Stable Cs2SnI6 Photodetector Arrays Integrated with µ‐LEDs for Broadband Flexible Optical Systems
Authors: Krishnaiah Mokurala , Kim Seungyeob , Kumar Ajit , Mishra Dhananjay , Seo Seung Gi , Jin Sung Hun 
Published: March 2022

AbstractWith the surge in perovskite research, practical features for future applications are desired to be secured, but the reliability of the materials and the use of hazardous Pb are longstanding problems. Here, an air‐stable Cs2SnI6 (CSI) is prepared via diluted hydriodic acid solvent‐based precursor optimization during scalable hydrothermal growth. Materials characterization is performed using various elemental peak analyses and crystallographic identification. The resulting CSI exhibits long‐term operating stability over 6 months, i) at elevated temperatures, ii) in ambient air, and iii) under light illumination from UV to near‐infrared. More importantly, to demonstrate an intriguing class of applications up to system level, physically detachable CSI photodetector arrays (PD‐arrays), integrated with micro‐light‐emitting‐diodes (μ‐LEDs) arrays, are successfully fabricated. In addition, 3 × 3 flexible CSI PDs are fully operational, even in air, and their spatial uniformity in pixels is quantitatively evaluated. The charge‐transport mechanisms of the CSI PDs under light and elevated temperature are assessed via temperature‐dependent characterization from 148 to 373 K, implying the involvement of 3D variable‐range hopping. Multicycle evaluation of the CSI PD‐arrays confirms their operational stability in AC and DC modes, demonstrating this platform's potential benefit for wireless optical interconnection in advanced Si technology.
Robust Preparation and Pore Structure Design of Homogeneous Braid‐Reinforced PVDF Hollow Fiber Membrane
Authors: Yan Jingjing , Xiao Changfa 
Published: March 2022

AbstractIn this work, the homogeneous braid‐reinforced poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) hollow fiber membrane with multiple pore structure is prepared successfully based on a nonsolvent‐induced phase separation (NIPS) method by adding different dioctyl phthalate (DOP) contents into the casting solution. The addition of DOP will restrict the phase separation process to avoid forming finger‐like macropores, while the placeholder and movement of DOP are conducive to the formation of more microporous and through holes. It is found that when the DOP content is 13%, the membrane has a porous surface layer with large surface pores and a cross section with bicontinuous structure. Compared with the membrane prepared without DOP, the separation flux of the membrane increases by 407% while maintaining a higher separation efficiency. Moreover, the prepared membranes reveal outstanding mechanical properties, and their tensile strength all exceeds 100 MPa. These findings indicate that the method may open more opportunities for the pore structure design based on the NIPS method.
E/Z Photoisomerization of Olefins as an Emergent Strategy for the Control of Stereodivergence in Catalysis
Authors: Corpas Javier , Mauleón Pablo , Gómez Arrayás Ramón , Carretero Juan C. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThe stereoselective photoisomerization of olefins via Energy Transfer (EnT) sensitization bears significant potential in the context of rational design of catalytic stereodivergent methodologies. Whereas approaches for controlling the access to E‐ and Z‐ isomers depend highly on the nature of the catalyst – and therefore are not easily implemented as a general strategy – EnT catalysis has emerged in recent years as an increasingly powerful tool for olefin geometry control in a nearly perfect step‐economic fashion. Moreover, this approach presents both high functional group tolerance and, most notably, has demonstrated ample multicatalytic compatibility. This feature has enabled the development of tandem stereodivergent catalytic strategies, which are the focus of this Review.magnified image
Evaluation of quinoa genotypes for their salinity tolerance at germination and seedling stages
Authors: Chaganti Vijayasatya N. , Ganjegunte Girisha K. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractFreshwater scarcity and salinity stress are major constraints for irrigated agriculture in the arid West Texas region. Alternative crops that are tolerant to salinity and less water‐intensive are needed for long‐term agricultural sustainability in this region. Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is a halophytic crop with its seed having high market value and that can be a potential substitute for traditional crops. However, its salinity tolerance is a variable trait among genotypes and was shown to differ with growth stages. This study evaluated 25 quinoa genotypes that are suitable for growing in this arid region for their salinity tolerance at germination stage and classified them based on their stress tolerance index (STI). A completely randomized factorial design was used with water salinity and quinoa genotypes as two factors. Quinoa seeds were subjected to salinity stress at 1, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 dS m−1, their germination determined for two weeks, and seedling growth was evaluated through biomass production. Results showed that germination decreased significantly (by 60%) across all genotypes as salinity increased, with zero germination at 30 dS m−1. All genotypes differed significantly across salinity levels, with percent germination ranging between 37–72%. Using hierarchical cluster analysis, 23GR, 130R, 124R, and 31P were identified as highly salt‐tolerant genotypes at seed germination. Seedling biomass also decreased with increasing salinity, but genotypical differences were not as pronounced as at the germination stage. We conclude that salinity tolerance at germination and seedling growth stages is indeed a variable trait among selected quinoa genotypes.
Simulating the Scattering Echo and Inverse Synthetic Aperture Lidar Imaging of Rough Targets
Authors: Xue Jiyu , Cao Yunhua , Wu Zhensen , Li Yanhui , Zhang Geng , Yang Kai , Gao Ruoting 
Published: March 2022

AbstractInverse synthetic aperture lidar (ISAL) has overcome the optical diffraction limit and realized radar imaging with centimeter‐level resolution at ultra‐long distances. Taking a two‐dimensional Gaussian rough surface as an example, a method for calculating the scattered echo under the Kirchhoff approximation based on two‐dimensional Fourier transform is proposed. ISAL imaging of planar rough targets (square and circular plates) is realized using the intensity and phase information of the scattered echo. Moreover, the ISAL imaging of large rough convex targets (cone) is obtained through a coordinate transformation, and the influence of different rough targets on ISAL imaging is analyzed, revealing that as the roughness decreases, the proportion of scattering produced by coherent scattering increases, resulting in a sharper target edge, whereas increasing target roughness leads to the image energy distribution becoming more uniform.
Current trends in the development of polymer‐based monolithic stationary phases
Authors: Nechvátalová Martina , Urban Jiří 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThis review focuses on the development and applications of organic polymer monoliths, with special attention to the literature published in 2021. The latest protocols in the preparation of polymer monoliths are discussed. In particular, tailored surface modification using nanomaterials, the development of chiral stationary phases and development of stationary phases for capillary electrochromatography are reviewed. Furthermore, the optimization of pore forming solvents composition is also discussed. Finally, the use of monolithic stationary phases in sample treatment using solid‐phase extraction and enrichment methods, molecularly imprinted polymers and enzymatic reactors is mentioned.
Mechanical, bonding and tribological performances of epoxy‐based nanocomposite coatings with multiple fillers
Authors: Tian Jingwei , Tang Qianwen , Li Chenggao , Xian Guijun 
Published: March 2022

AbstractEpoxy nanocomposite coatings play an important role in the wear protection of steel exposed in harsh service environments. How to improve the mechanical and wear resistance of coatings through filler addition is necessary to meet the industry application requirements. In the present paper, an epoxy‐based nanocomposite coating was developed with addition of titanium dioxide (TiO2), graphite, short carbon fibers (SCFs), and zinc sulfide (ZnS) for enhancement in mechanical, bonding to steel, and tribological performances. The reciprocating friction and wear performances of the coatings were investigated at room temperature and 100°C. The addition of nanometer sized TiO2 and SCFs increased the tensile properties remarkably, while the addition of graphite and ZnS deteriorated the tensile properties. The fillers of graphite and ZnS had no obvious weakening effect on the interfacial shear strength between the coatings and steel, despite the solid lubrication of graphite and weak stiffness of ZnS. Compared with the epoxy sample, the wear rate of the coating filled with optimized filler combination (TTGCS5) was reduced by 19.5 times at room temperature and 25.9 times at 100°C. Addition of ZnS increased the wear resistance more pronounced compared to that of graphite at 100°C, which was attributed to formation of a compact, continuous and stable self‐lubricating transfer film on the coating surface. The optimized content of fillers was established for an epoxy coating to obtain the best friction rates of 0.51 and 0.56 (10−4 mm3/[N·m]) at 25 and 100°C, respectively.
Additional randomization test procedures for the changing criterion design
Authors: Tanious René 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThe single‐point and range‐bound changing criterion design have been proposed as single‐case experimental designs. The only form of randomization currently available for these designs is phase change moment randomization. The present article describes two novel randomization procedures for changing criterion designs, the blocked alternating criterion randomization and randomized alternating criterion randomization, and illustrates their use. Appropriate randomization procedures are introduced for situations in which it is desirable to maintain the stepwise nature of the changing criterion design and situations in which the change in the dependent variable can be assumed not to follow the stepwise pattern. The article further discusses contexts in which each of the randomization procedures for the changing criterion design may be useful, and explains how the procedures maintain the researcher's flexibility.
Funny, right? How do trainee and qualified therapists experience laughter in their practice with clients?
Authors: Briggs Elizabeth , Owen Alison 
Published: March 2022

AbstractBased on a substantial amount of evidence suggesting that humour can have a great amount of therapeutic benefit, three trainee and three qualified counsellors took part in semi‐structured interviews to discuss their experiences of humour within their work with their clients, and a variety of experiences were disclosed. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was utilised to generate themes that reflect participants' experiences. The findings suggest that humour can be a natural part of the therapeutic relationship; there are key moments of humour that can shape the counselling process such as moments of real catharsis, and client use of defensive humour; clients can use humour in creative ways; and there are important risk factors that counsellors must be mindful of when humour is present in the therapy room, including the need to be aware of clients using gallows humour. Implications for training and practice are discussed, and potential areas for further research are suggested. A common suggestion put forward by participants was that therapeutic humour can be effectively and appropriately utilised even early in a counsellor's career, but that this is never mentioned in training courses, which they felt should be rectified.
Diverse Sesquiterpenoids from the Roots of Croton crassifolius and Their Inhibitory Effects on Ferroptosis
Authors: Yang Fei , Jiang Xiufen , Cao Liudan , Gu Qiong , Teng Xifeng , He Lin 
Published: March 2022

AbstractOne new sesquiterpenoid, 10‐epi‐lochmolin F (1), together with 13 known sesquiterpenoids, was isolated from the roots of Croton crassifolius. The structures of these compounds were confirmed by UV, IR, MS, and NMR spectroscopic analysis. The absolute configuration of compound 1 was elucidated by analysis of X‐ray crystallography. All the 14 isolated sesquiterpenoids were screened for their inhibitory effects on ferroptosis in HT‐22 cells. Two compounds 4 and 7 showed certain inhibitory effects against RSL3‐induced ferroptosis with EC50 values of 10.8±2.3 μM and 15.5±0.5 μM, respectively. Here we firstly reported the sesquiterpenoids from C. crassifolius showing inhibitory effect on ferroptosis.
Wiring Xanthine Oxidase Using an Osmium‐Complex‐Modified Polymer for Application in Biosensing.
Authors: Pinyou Piyanut , Blay Vincent , Kamkaew Anyanee , Chansaenpak Kantapat , Kampaengsri Sastiya , Tongnark Montathip , Reesunthia Ichayapon , Khonru Tunjiranon , Jakmunee Jaroon 
Published: March 2022

AbstractXanthine is a metabolite of interest as a medical and food freshness biomarker. We modified a screen‐printed electrode to detect this analyte by co‐entrapping xanthine oxidase (XOD) and an Os‐complex redox polymer over carbon nanotubes. In nature, XOD transfers its electrons to oxygen in solution. We demonstrate that the introduction of the redox polymer allows routing the electrons efficiently to the electrode surface, even under air‐saturated conditions, enabling superior catalytic current and sensing performance. The bioanode was optimized by adjusting the electrode materials and the ratio of enzyme to redox polymer. The impacts of pH and ionic strength of the electrolyte on the sensor performance were also studied. We found that these variables can affect the electrostatic interaction between the enzyme and the redox polymer, and therefore impact the catalytic current extracted from xanthine oxidation. The XOD‐bioanode design was combined with a bi‐enzymatic cathode operating on glucose to demonstrate a biofuel cell (BFC). The resulting device could generate a power output of 16.56 μW cm−2 at 0.25 V and an open‐circuit voltage (OCV) of 0.50 V using 500 μM xanthine as biofuel. The proposed xanthine/glucose BFC showed promising features for application as a self‐powered xanthine biosensor.
Enhancing value‐in‐use in the FinTech innovation context
Authors: Chen Tser‐Yieth , Yeh Tsai‐Lien 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThe contribution of this study is its investigation of the engine driving consumer value‐in‐use through a resource—integration capability—value framework from the perspective of a resource‐based view and a capability‐based view. We analyze how business resources and consumer resources influence individual and collective value‐in‐use via the causal mechanisms of resource integration capability and relationship integration capability. The study surveys 511 respondents in the greater Taipei area and employs a structural equation model to examine eight hypotheses. The results show that the main causal path was that consumer resources had a positive impact on relationship integration capability. Relationship integration capability showed a primarily positive impact on collective value‐in‐use.
The updated strategy to overcome new challenge: Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) pandemic
Authors: Ri HyokJu , Chen Xin 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThe new variant was discovered in South Africa and threatened the word of concerning new pandemic coming from this variant. The Omicron variant likely would spread more easily than the original SARS‐CoV‐2 virus, and can spread the virus to others, even if they are vaccinated or don't have symptoms.WHO first reported the new strain on November 24, 2021, after a case was reported in South Africa in November, later calling it a ‘variant of concern’ and that early evidence ‘suggests an increased risk of reinfection’. Following the discovery of the SARS‐CoV‐2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529), the global COVID‐19 outbreak has resurfaced after appearing to be relentlessly spreading over the past two years.
Policy coherence in the Nordic bioeconomy? A novel set‐theoretic approach to studying relations among policy goals
Authors: Christensen Lotte Dalgaard 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThe green transition requires a reduction in the consumption of fossil fuels, and new innovations suggest that refined biomass can replace fossils within many different industries. In recent years, policy‐makers have therefore framed the bioeconomy as a stepping‐stone for realizing social, economic and environmental objectives in the green transition. However, the policy coherence literature faces a key challenge for analyzing whether these policy goals are indeed compatible: few methods offer a systematic approach for detecting interdependencies and interactions among three (or more) policy goals. The present paper addresses this methodological challenge by proposing a novel set‐theoretic approach, theAlternating Necessity Test, for identifying whether policies are incoherent, weakly coherent, or strongly coherent. The present paper applies this approach to the Nordic bioeconomy context, findings the Nordic bioeconomy strategy to be weakly coherent. This suggests that the Nordic countries can replace fossil fuels with refined biomass without encountering trade‐offs among social, economic and environmental policy goals, but also without experiencing any synergies. Demonstrating how policy coherence and goal compatibility can be conceptualized in set‐theoretic terms, this paper offers a novel tool for identifying those situations in which policy‐makers should focus not only on overcoming incoherence, but on progressing from weak to strong policy coherence.
It's only discrimination when they do it to us: When White men use ingroup‐serving double standards in definitional boundaries of discrimination
Authors: West Keon , Greenland Katy , van Laar Colette , Barnoth Ditte 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThere is a widespread agreement that discrimination is bad, but disagreement about how discrimination is defined and identified. Discrimination is sometimes defined narrowly (including only a restricted range of behaviours), and sometimes broadly (encompassing a wide range of behaviours). Three experiments (the latter two preregistered) found that White men define sexist discrimination (Study 1, N = 88) and racist discrimination (Study 2, N = 130; Study 3, N = 128) more narrowly when it was committed by their group against others and more broadly when it was directed against their group by others. Collective narcissism moderated (i.e. exacerbated) this effect in all three studies. However, when social dominance orientation (SDO) was considered simultaneously, it emerged as the more reliable moderator (Study 3). These results highlight that definitions of discrimination are not static but employed flexibly depending on context and hierarchy‐supporting motivations.
Factors not considered in the study of drug‐resistant epilepsy: Drug‐resistant epilepsy: Assessment of neuroinflammation
Authors: Campos‐Bedolla Patricia , Feria‐Romero Iris , Orozco‐Suárez Sandra 
Published: March 2022

AbstractMore than one‐third of people with epilepsy develop drug‐resistant epilepsy (DRE). Different hypotheses have been proposed to explain the origin of DRE. Accumulating evidence suggests the contribution of neuroinflammation, modifications in the integrity of the blood‐brain barrier (BBB), and altered immune responses in the pathophysiology of DRE. The inflammatory response is mainly due to the increase of cytokines and related molecules; these molecules have neuromodulatory effects that contribute to hyperexcitability in neural networks that cause seizure generation. Some patients with DRE display the presence of autoantibodies in the serum and mainly cerebrospinal fluid. These patients are refractory to the different treatments with standard antiseizure medications (ASMs), and they could be responding well to immunomodulatory therapies. This observation emphasizes that the etiopathogenesis of DRE is involved with immunology responses and associated long‐term events and chronic inflammation processes. Furthermore, multiple studies have shown that functional polymorphisms as risk factors are involved in inflammation processes. Several relevant polymorphisms could be considered risk factors involved in inflammation‐related DRE such as receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) and interleukin 1β (IL‐1β). All these evidences sustained the hypothesis that the chronic inflammation process is associated with the DRE. However, the effect of the chronic inflammation process should be investigated in further clinical studies to promote the development of novel therapeutics useful in treatment of DRE.