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Evaluación in vitro de hemocompatibilidad en HA sintetizada hidrotermalmente
Authors: Chávez-Güitron Lorena Elizabeth , Garrido-Hernández Aristeo , Salinas-Pérez Florencia del Carmen , García-Domínguez Giovanni 
Published: December 2022

La hidroxiapatita (HA) es un biomaterial para restaurar tejido óseo por su biocompatibilidad. Entre las pruebas biológicas que se deben realizar para evaluarla se encuentran la prueba de hemocompatibilidad. En este estudio, se sintetizaron partículas de HA por el método hidrotermal para determinar su hemocompatibilidad. El tamaño se controló mediante el uso de tensioactivos, se realizó un diseño experimental factorial 22, utilizando los siguientes tensioactivos: EDTA (1 y 2mM) y Pluronic F-127 (3 y 6 mM). La presencia de la fase hexagonal se validó mediante difracción de rayos X y espectroscopía infrarroja por transformada de Fourier. El empleo de surfactante promueve el cambio de morfología de la hidroxiapatita para el uso del EDTA se obtuvieron varillas y para el empleo de Pluronic F-127 agujas y placas. La hemocompatibilidad se determinó por prueba de hemólisis. La mayoría de las partículas de HA sintetizadas utilizando Pluronic F-127 y EDTA muestran menos de un 5% de hemólisis lo que sugiere que son altamente compatibles según la norma ISO 10993-4, y podrían utilizarse en aplicaciones biomédicas.
Evaluation of pulp and paper-making potential of Acacia melanoxylon based on chemical composition grown at Chencha, Ethiopia
Authors: Lamesa Abara 
Published: December 2022

The study aimed to examine the chemical composition of Acacia melanoxylon wood as a potential raw material for pulp and paper manufacturing. Samples of Acacia melanoxylon were taken systematically based on tree height at the bottom (10%), middle (50%), and top (90%) of market height. The sample was sorted, dried, milled, and sieved, and all chemical compositions were determined by the standards outlined in ASTM except cellulose and hemicellulose, which were determined by the Kurschner-Hoffer and alkali extraction methods, respectively. The results of the study showed that the overall average values of chemical composition along tree height levels were 45.02%, 21.94%, 23.79%, 5.52%, 3.24% and 0.48% for cellulose, hemicellulose, Klason lignin, hot-water solubility, alcohol-benzene extracts, and ash content, respectively. Except for hot-water extractives, the chemical composition of the bottom and top portions differed significantly. Generally, this study suggests that the chemical composition of Acacia melanoxylon wood is well suited for pulp and paper production.
Optimización cardiopulmonar y de la calidad de vida en la fase de recuperación de la infección por COVID-19 a través de un programa de rehabilitación
Authors: Dulcey Sarmiento Luis Andres , Theran León MD Juan Sebastián , Ruge Serrano Álvaro Luis , Parales Strauch Rafael Guillermo , Gómez Lozada Nelson Darío , Méndez López Yelibeth , Caltagirone Raimondo , Villamizar Olarte Diana Marcela , Sampayo Zuleta José Jorge , Moreno Parra Héctor Alonso , Pineda Parada Jonathan Antonio , Visintini Andrés 
Published: December 2022

Introducción: la enfermedad por COVID-19 puede provocar una gran variedad de problemas de salud a largo plazo, como deterioro de la función pulmonar, reducción del rendimiento del ejercicio y disminución de la calidad de vida. Nuestro estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar la eficacia, viabilidad y seguridad de la rehabilitación pulmonar en pacientes con COVID-19 y comparar los resultados entre pacientes con un curso leve/moderado y grave/crítico de la enfermedad.
Material y métodos: los pacientes en la fase posaguda de un curso leve a crítico de COVID-19 ingresados en un programa integral de rehabilitación pulmonar, se incluyeron en este estudio de cohorte prospectivo y observacional. Se evaluaron antes y después varias medidas de rendimiento del ejercicio, distancia de caminata de 6 minutos, función pulmonar (capacidad vital forzada (CVF)) y calidad de vida (encuesta de salud de formato corto de 36 preguntas (SF-36)). Se incluyeron 43 pacientes en el estudio (20 con COVID leve/moderado y 23 con COVID grave/crítico).
Resultados: al ingreso los pacientes tenían una distancia de caminata reducida (leve: mediana 401 m, rango intercuartílico (IQR) 335-467 m; severo: 108 m, 84-132 m); una CVF deteriorada (leve: 72 %, severo: 35 %), y una puntuación baja de salud mental SF-36 (leve: 52 puntos, severo: 32 puntos. Los pacientes recibieron sesiones ajustadas a sus capacidades físicas y en ambos subgrupos mejoraron en la prueba de caminata de 6 minutos (leve/moderada: +54 m, severo/crítico: +117 m, ambos p <0.002), en CVF (leve/moderada: + 8.9 % , p = 0.004; severo/crítico: + 12.4 %, p <0.003) y en el componente mental SF-36 (leve / moderado: +6.8 puntos, p = 0.062; severo/crítico: +16.7 puntos, -p <0,005).
Discusión y conclusiones: un programa de ejercicio bien estructurado resulta en un beneficio en las esferas de capacidad aeróbica, volúmenes pulmonares y calidad de vida; en tal sentido, se recomienda ampliar las muestras poblacionales para poder aplicar nuestro protocolo a otros centros encargados de la rehabilitación de pacientes con COVID-19.
Keseimbangan Kehidupan Kerja: Relevansi Dukungan Sosial
Authors: Aprida Linda , Prastika Netty Dyan 
Published: December 2022

Individual needs as workers in order to improve their performance are influenced by the conditions in which they feel balanced in the demands of work and outside of work. There are many things that affect the balance, one of which is social support. This study aims to determine the effect of social support on worklife balance in employees of PT. C. This study uses a quantitative approach. The sample in this study were employees of PT. C, a total of 110 people were taken using a saturated sampling technique. The data collection methods used are scale of worklife balance and scale of social support. The data analysis technique used is simple linear regression. The results showed that there was a significant effect of social support on worklife balance in employees of PT. C with a value of t count = 7.397 > t table = 1.982 and p value = 0.000 and had an influence contribution value (R²) of 33.6%.Kebutuhan individu sebagai pekerja dalam rangka meningkatkan kinerjanya dipengaruhi oleh adanya kondisi dimana ia merasa seimbang dalam tuntutan maupun diluar pekerjaan. Ada banyak hal yang mempergaruhi keseimbangan tersebut salah satunya adalah dukungan sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dukungan sosial terhadap keseimbangan kehidupan kerja pada karyawan PT. C. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah karyawan PT. C sejumlah 110 orang yang diambil dengan menggunakan teknik sampling jenuh. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah skala keseimbangan kehidupan kerja dan dukungan sosial. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji regresi linier sederhana. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara dukungan sosial terhadap keseimbangan kehidupan kerja pada karyawan PT. C dengan nilai t hitung = 7.397 > t tabel = 1.982 dan nilai p = 0.000 yang memiliki nilai kontribusi pengaruh (R2) sebesar 33.6%.
FORMATION OF THE MOTIVATION MECHANISM IN THE CORPORATE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Authors: KRYVORUCHKO O. , KOVALOVA O. 
Published: December 2022

The development of corporate relations requires the development of approaches to ensuring the balance of interests of shareholders, management and the Board of Directors. There is a problem of finding common features in the motivation of managers and owners, the solution of which is complicated by a number of various factors: the use of competitive privileges, a high level of politicization of supervisory boards and management, a low level of transparency and accountability, etc. To solve this problem, it is advisable to form an effective motivational mechanism.In the article, based on the analysis of the existing interpretations of the concept of “motivational mechanism”, it is proposed to define it in corporate management as a complex of targeted economic and non-economic tools, methods and forms of influence to coordinate the interests of participants in corporate relations and meet their needs.The scheme of the motivational mechanism in the corporate management system is proposed, the starting conditions for the implementation of which are the awareness or definition of the type of corporate management. The main stages are defined as: formulation of the goal of motivational management; assessment of opportunities and needs to achieve the goal; assessment of economic opportunities to meet interests and needs in the corporate management system in terms of optimizing costs and reducing the risk of loss or increasing the possibility of attracting new top managers; implementation of the program of actions to coordinate the interests of business owners and managers. The main principles of using motivational methods and tools are formulated and an approach to assessing the balance of their use in relation to the set goals is proposed. The following were identified as the main preferences of top managers: participation in the company's profits (21 %); the possibility of self-realization (19 %); high level of wages (17 %); the prospect of becoming one of the owners of the company (14 %); ambitious goals (14 %); possibility to receive bonuses (10 %). According to the main motivational methods and tools, the following are included: participation in management, use of money as a reward for work, etc.
ANÁLISE DA INFLUÊNCIA DA CONFIGURAÇÃO URBANA NA TEMPERATURA LOCAL E NA FORMAÇÃO DE ILHAS DE CALOR EM ERECHIM / RS
Authors: ENGEL ERNESTINA RITA MEIRA , GONÇALVES PEDRO HENRIQUE 
Published: December 2022

Resumo: Atualmente, na área de planejamento urbano e regional, os estudos climáticos assumem importância fundamental, auxiliando na definição de diretrizes para melhorias ambientais urbanas, principalmente nas questões de conforto e eficiência. Um dos principais fenômenos observados nos centros urbanos, com cada vez mais frequência, é a formação de ilhas de calor, a qual interfere diretamente no conforto ambiental urbano. Nesse sentido, o presente trabalho buscou analisar a possibilidade de ocorrência desse fenômeno em uma cidade de pequeno porte, decorrente das dinâmicas territoriais e elementos da forma urbana. A cidade abordada no estudo é Erechim, localizada na região Noroeste do Rio Grande do Sul. O estudo visa apresentar dados que, posteriormente, possam vir a servir como base para ações de planejamento e gestão urbana da cidade. Para a análise, foram definidos dois recortes de estudo, os quais estão delimitados na área central. Um dos recortes localiza-se próximo ao Parque Longines Malinowski, o qual possui área vegetada de aproximadamente 22 hectares, influenciando de forma direta no microclima urbano. O outro recorte elencado engloba a Praça da Bandeira, considerada um marco central, e as avenidas importantes que estão localizadas em seu entorno. Como método, analisou-se questões referentes às superfícies que formam a área urbanizada dos recortes e o uso do solo, categorizando as áreas que possuem cobertura vegetal, as áreas pavimentadas e as áreas edificadas. Como resultados, pode-se observar que as características das áreas contribuem para a formação de ilhas de calor.
Palavras-chaves: Ilhas de calor; Análises urbanas; Conforto ambiental urbano; Estudos climáticos.
RANCANG BANGUN GAME EDUKASI PENGENALAN HEWAN ENDEMIK INDONESIA MENGGUNAKAN CONSTRUCT 2 BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Yuda Suparmanto  
Published: December 2022

Indonesia has a very wide archipelago from the mainland to the mountains. The territory in the Indonesian archipelago contains various kinds of flora and fauna as well as microbes. Games are games. The game in this case refers to the notion of intellectual agility (Intellectual Playability Game) which can also be interpreted as an arena for decisions and actions of players, usually in a non-serious context or with the aim of refreshing. Educational Game is one type of media that is used to provide teaching, increase the knowledge of its users through a unique and interesting media. Puzzle games generally involve shapes, symbols or colors, and the player must arrange them into the correct pattern.
Keyword : Flora, Fauna, Game, Puzzle game
The influence of pulse modulated UV LEDs of different wavelengths on the photocatalytic degradation of atmospheric toluene and NO
Authors: Ehm Clemens , Stephan Dietmar 
Published: December 2022

Fluorescent tubes, a continuous source of UVA radiation, are increasingly being replaced by ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV LEDs or UVEDs), which emit an almost discrete spectrum (5 nm bandwidth). This creates both problems and opportunities from a photocatalytic point of view. In this paper, we report the influence of UVED radiation on the performance of an industrially produced TiO2 photocatalytic coating by measuring the degradation of nitrogen oxide (NO) and toluene (C6H5CH3) from a test atmosphere in a laboratory test setup. The influence of four commercially available UVED types (365 nm, 385 nm, 395 nm, and 415 nm) on the performance of a commonly used photocatalyst was compared. In a subsequent investigation, we switched from continuous to pulse-modulated LED operation and investigated its influence on the photocatalytic activity of the assembly. We could show that UVEDs are suitable replacements for fluorescent lamps when carefully chosen to the absorption spectrum of the used photocatalyst. In addition, the pulse width and pulse frequency modulation of the LED current show non-linear correlations with the resulting photocatalytic activity. The activity remains unexpectedly high with short pulse widths and low frequencies. By adjusting the control of the UVEDs accordingly, much energy can thus be saved during operation without reducing the catalytic activity.
To sleep or not to sleep: An Italian Control-IQ-uestion
Authors: Bassi Marta , Strati Marina Francesca , Andreottola Valentina , Calevo Maria Grazia , d’Annunzio Giuseppe , Maghnie Mohamad , Minuto Nicola 
Published: December 2022

ObjectiveTandem Control-IQ is an advanced hybrid closed loop (AHCL) system with a Sleep Activity Mode to intensify glycemic control overnight. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of using Sleep Mode or not among Tandem Control-IQ users.Research design and methodsWe performed a retrospective Tandem Control-IQ data download for patients followed at IRCCS G. Gaslini Pediatric Diabetes Centre. We divided the patients into group 1 (Sleep Mode users) and group 2 (non-users) and compared their overall glycemic data, particularly during nighttime.ResultsGroup 1 (n = 49) does not show better nocturnal glycemic control as expected when compared with group 2 (n = 34). Group 2 shows a nighttime TIR% of 69.50 versus 66.25 (p = 0.20). Only the patients who do not use Sleep Mode and with sensor and automatic mode use ≥90% reached TIR &gt;70% during nighttime, as well as lower nocturnal TAR% (18.80 versus 21.78, p = 0.05).ConclusionsThis is the first study that evaluates the real-life effectiveness of the use of Sleep Mode in young patients with T1D. Control-IQ Sleep Activity Mode may not be as effective in Italian patients as in American patients due to the different habits.
Citrus green fruit detection via improved feature network extraction
Authors: Lu Jianqiang , Yang Ruifan , Yu Chaoran , Lin Jiahan , Chen Wadi , Wu Haiwei , Chen Xin , Lan Yubin , Wang Weixing 
Published: December 2022

IntroductionIt is crucial to accurately determine the green fruit stage of citrus and formulate detailed fruit conservation and flower thinning plans to increase the yield of citrus. However, the color of citrus green fruits is similar to the background, which results in poor segmentation accuracy. At present, when deep learning and other technologies are applied in agriculture for crop yield estimation and picking tasks, the accuracy of recognition reaches 88%, and the area enclosed by the PR curve and the coordinate axis reaches 0.95, which basically meets the application requirements.To solve these problems, this study proposes a citrus green fruit detection method that is based on improved Mask-RCNN (Mask–Region Convolutional Neural Network) feature network extraction.MethodsFirst, the backbone networks are able to integrate low, medium and high level features and then perform end-to-end classification. They have excellent feature extraction capability for image classification tasks. Deep and shallow feature fusion is used to fuse the ResNet(Residual network) in the Mask-RCNN network. This strategy involves assembling multiple identical backbones using composite connections between adjacent backbones to form a more powerful backbone. This is helpful for increasing the amount of feature information that is extracted at each stage in the backbone network. Second, in neural networks, the feature map contains the feature information of the image, and the number of channels is positively related to the number of feature maps. The more channels, the more convolutional layers are needed, and the more computation is required, so a combined connection block is introduced to reduce the number of channels and improve the model accuracy. To test the method, a visual image dataset of citrus green fruits is collected and established through multisource channels such as handheld camera shooting and cloud platform acquisition. The performance of the improved citrus green fruit detection technology is compared with those of other detection methods on our dataset.ResultsThe results show that compared with Mask-RCNN model, the average detection accuracy of the improved Mask-RCNN model is 95.36%, increased by 1.42%, and the area surrounded by precision-recall curve and coordinate axis is 0.9673, increased by 0.3%.DiscussionThis research is meaningful for reducing the effect of the image background on the detection accuracy and can provide a constructive reference for the intelligent production of citrus.
The influence of religion and religiosity on food waste generation among restaurant clienteles
Authors: Hassan Hussein F. , Ghandour Lilian A. , Chalak Ali , Aoun Pamela , Reynolds Christian J. , Abiad Mohamad G. 
Published: December 2022

IntroductionFood waste is a global issue of primary concern due to its repercussions on the environment, food security, and the economy. Our study aimed to explore the impact of religion and religiosity on food waste generation among restaurant clienteles in Lebanon, a religiously diverse country.MethodsA convenient sample of 927 restaurant patrons dining out in Greater Beirut was interviewed face-to-face, and leftovers at each table were collected and weighed.ResultsChristian diners were found to waste significantly less (p &lt; 0.05) than Druze and Muslim patrons in restaurants serving Lebanese and non-Lebanese food. Individuals (19.1% of respondents) from both religions who reported that their relationship with God is the priority in life waste similarly compared to those who claimed to have other priorities. The higher the religiosity score among both Christians and Muslims/Druze groups was, the lower the food waste quantity got, highlighting the reduced wasteful behavior among highly religious people.DiscussionBased on these findings, including religious cues in consumer-based interventions to reduce food waste can be more effective. This can be achieved through marketing campaigns that communicate religious-based messages to trigger religious beliefs that reduce food waste, using physical spaces and rituals of mosques and churches.
Comparative analysis of bone consolidation chronology in claw toes operated through minimal invasive osteotomies in diabetic vs. non-diabetic patients
Authors: Batalla-Salgado Cristina , Ferrer-Torregrosa Javier , Muñoz-Piqueras Francisco , Muñoz Bautista Miguel , Barrios Carlos 
Published: December 2022

ObjectiveTo compare bone healing time in osteotomies performed in claw toes correction through minimal invasive surgery in diabetic vs. non-diabetic patients. The relation between the patient's ages and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Society (AOFAS) functional scores before and after surgery was also analyze in the two types of patients.MethodA series of 45 women, 23 of them suffering from Diabetes Mellitus, were operated to correct claw toes. The surgery was always performed through minimal invasive digital osteotomies. After the intervention, bone healing was controlled by a fluoroscopic weekly follow-up until a complete bone consolidation was reached. Bone healing time was compared in in two groups of patients, diabetic and non-diabetic. All patients were evaluated with AOFAS scale 48 h before and 90 days after the intervention.ResultsThe time of bone healing ranged from 24 to 40 days after the surgery and took shorter time of consolidation in non-diabetic patients although the Mann Withney U test did not show statistically significant differences (p = 0,409, effect size (ES) = 0,14 [-0.20 to 0.45]) between both groups. A statistically significant association (r = 0.71, R2 = 50%, p &lt; 0.001) was found between the healing days and the day of medical discharge, also between the ages of the patients and the medial discharge (r = 0.36, R2 = 13%, p &lt; 0.001). However, no statistically significant associations were found between pre-intervention glycemia and days of bone consolidation, neither in medical discharge (r = 0.07, p = 0.646 y r = 0.07, p = 0.648, respectively). AOFAS test scores and the diabetes status showed statistically significant differences, both in the main effect of Diabetes (F[1,41] = 9.41, p = 0.004) as in the interaction between diabetes and age (F[1,41] = 9.17, p = 0.004).ConclusionsThe bone healing time in claw toes operated through minimal invasive osteotomy surgery is not influenced by the presence of diabetes. The consolidation speed and the improvement in AOFAS functional scale score post-surgery in diabetic and elder patients was related to duration of the medical discharge.
Broadband coherently synthesized two-color electro-optic frequency combs with phase noise suppression
Authors: Li Runmin , Tian Haochen , Kato Takashi , Asahara Akifumi , Minoshima Kaoru 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
A coherently synthesized 1550/1560 nm two-color EO comb is generated by modulating two continuous-wave lasers with common EO modulators and phase-locking their beat note. Compared with a single-color EO comb, the phase noise of comb modes that accumulated from the RF synthesizer is effectively suppressed in our coherently synthesized two-color EO comb. Besides, a broader spectrum is demonstrated in a coherently synthesized 1535/1560 nm two-color EO comb, with a 60-nm total spectrum span. The coherently synthesized two-color EO combs are expected to be applied in coherent communication, spectroscopy, absolute distance measurement, etc.
Two-dimensional Bi2S3/MoS2 van der Waals heterostructure for self-powered photodetectors
Authors: Hui Jiangxin 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor materials have been widely applied for optoelectronic devices, but fast charge recombination severely affects device performance. The construction of a 2D heterostructure is a proven strategy for effectively reducing carrier recombination. 2D Bi2S3/MoS2 heterostructure is prepared by a sequential vapor deposition method. This heterostructure displays a fast response/recovery time of 4/15 ms and a high responsivity of 218.3 μA W−1. The improved photodetection performance is mainly ascribed to the internal electric field-induced efficient charge transfer in the type-II Bi2S3/MoS2 heterostructure. This study provides a guideline to extend other heterostructure photodetectors and improve the photodetection performance.