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Optical Properties of Lentil Seed Coats Using Fiber-Optic Spectroscopy
Authors: Jackson Nsuhoridem I. , Vandenberg Albert , Subedi Maya , Noble Scott D. 
Published: February 2022

HighlightsA fiber-optic spectroscopy system was set up and validated for measurement of optical properties of lentil seed coat.Light transmission properties of major lentil seed coat types were measured to evaluate their protective ability.Light transmission was detected mainly in the UVA and visible regions in all seed coat types except zero tannin.The protective abilities differed depending on seed coat type (important in breeding for cotyledon protection).Abstract. The light transmission of 20 lentil genotypes, representing six color classes (black, green, tan, brown grey, and zero tannin) was investigated to determine the degree to which seed coats prevent light transmission and possible photodegradation of cotyledon color. A fiber-optic spectroscopy system was set up for measurement; it consisted a deuterium-halogen light source, spectrometer, fiber-optic incidence and transmission probes, and sample holders. The nadir-aligned transmission spectra were measured in wavelength ranges of 250 to 850 nm. To study variability in light transmission of the different seed coat types, the curves were integrated in three wavelength regions to obtain Cumulative UV Transmission (CUVT, 250 to 400 nm), Cumulative VIS Transmission (CVIST, 401 to 700 nm), and Cumulative NIR Transmission (CNIRT, 701 to 850 nm), respectively. Tests for significant differences in light transmission were then done using analysis of variance (ANOVA) via General Linear Modelling and Posthoc GLM Tukey tests. Results showed that all the seed coat types, except zero tannin, showed no detectable transmission of UV light from 250 to 315 nm. Black seed coats showed detectable transmission from 615 to 850 nm, while other seed coat types transmitted varying percentages of light from 315 to 850 nm. The results of ANOVA showed that there were significant (p&lt;0.05) differences in light transmission properties of the major seed coat types. Keywords: Fiber optics, Lentils, Light transmission, Pulse quality, Spectroscopy, Seed coat.
Risk factors for postpartum haemorrhage in the Northern Province of Rwanda: A case control study
Authors: Bazirete Oliva , Nzayirambaho Manassé , Umubyeyi Aline , Karangwa Innocent , Evans Marilyn 
Published: February 2022

Background
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains a major global burden contributing to high maternal mortality and morbidity rates. Assessment of PPH risk factors should be undertaken during antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum periods for timely prevention of maternal morbidity and mortality associated with PPH. The aim of this study is to investigate and model risk factors for primary PPH in Rwanda.

Methods
We conducted an observational case-control study of 430 (108 cases: 322 controls) pregnant women with gestational age of 32 weeks and above who gave birth in five selected health facilities of Rwanda between January and June 2020. By visual estimation of blood loss, cases of Primary PPH were women who changed the blood-soaked vaginal pads 2 times or more within the first hour after birth, or women requiring a blood transfusion for excessive bleeding after birth. Controls were randomly selected from all deliveries without primary PPH from the same source population. Poisson regression, a generalized linear model with a log link and a Poisson distribution was used to estimate the risk ratio of factors associated with PPH.

Results
The overall prevalence of primary PPH was 25.2%. Our findings for the following risk factors were: antepartum haemorrhage (RR 3.36, 95% CI 1.80–6.26, P<0.001); multiple pregnancy (RR 1.83; 95% CI 1.11–3.01, P = 0.02) and haemoglobin level <11 gr/dL (RR 1.51, 95% CI 1.00–2.30, P = 0.05). During the intrapartum and immediate postpartum period, the main causes of primary PPH were: uterine atony (RR 6.70, 95% CI 4.78–9.38, P<0.001), retained tissues (RR 4.32, 95% CI 2.87–6.51, P<0.001); and lacerations of genital organs after birth (RR 2.14, 95% CI 1.49–3.09, P<0.001). Coagulopathy was not prevalent in primary PPH.

Conclusion
Based on our findings, uterine atony remains the foremost cause of primary PPH. As well as other established risk factors for PPH, antepartum haemorrhage and intra uterine fetal death should be included as risk factors in the development and validation of prediction models for PPH. Large scale studies are needed to investigate further potential PPH risk factors.
Pressure transient prediction in district cooling network
Authors: Gopala Panicker Syam Kumar 
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT
Cooling tower piping is an open network in the district cooling plant. Pipe supports are designed from the load values of pipe stress analysis. In addition to that, surge study is very much required to find out the shock load that occurring due to the various scenarios such as pump start up, sudden trip of pump and immediate closure of valves
Plants with potential anti-ulcerogenic activity and possible mechanism of actions based on their phyto-constitutional profile
Authors: Keny Ekta S. , Kale Pravin Popatrao 
Published: February 2022

AbstractGastric ulcer, the most common disorder of the digestive tract is formed due to an imbalance between acid and mucus content of the stomach. However, the currently used western therapeutic regimens have many drawbacks like adverse effects, recurrence of gastric ulcers, are expensive, and also, may have interactions with other drugs. Hence, there is a need for effective alternative therapy. Medicinal herbs have been used since ancient times to treat several diseases and are also evidenced to be effective against gastric ulcers. It is also evident that medicinal herbs have been proved to be equally effective or superior as compared to the existing synthetic medicines. In this review, five herbs have been taken into consideration and assumed to be effective against gastric ulcers.Abrus mollis, Korean Thistle (Cirsium japonicum var. maackii),Astralagus complanatusBunge,Bauhinia monandra, andEmbelia ribesBurm f. are the herbs whose data is been collected and reviewed for their potential gastro-protective action. Although, their side effects and toxicity profile need to be further evaluated. Hence, the purpose of this review is to gather evidence of these five medicinal herbs and their probable mechanism of action against gastric ulcers based on their phyto-constitutional profile.
The Influence Between Self-Concept and Emotional Intelligence on The Ability of Physics Problem Solving
Authors: Palloan P. , Usman U. , Hakim A. 
Published: February 2022

This research aims to know the relationship between self-concept and emotional intelligence on the ability to solve the physics problem of students. The sample used was one hundred and fifteen people determined by simple random sampling. The ability to solve physics problems is measured by test instrument. The research data were processed using simple linear regression techniques and Â multiple regression. The results showed there was weak and significant positive relationship between self-concept and the ability to solve physics problems; there is very weak and insignificant positive relationship between emotional intelligence and the ability to solve physics problems; there is weak and significant positive relationship between self-concept and emotional intelligence together to the ability to solve physics problems.
Desafíos políticos de la divulgación científica ante un nuevo siglo
Authors: Otárola Guevara Marcela 
Published: February 2022

Hace unos meses se conmemoró el Bicentenario de la Independencia de Centroamérica y, tras su celebración, queda una estela de reflexiones sobre el derrotero por trazar para materializar la «Costa Rica que queremos», expresión que pululó en esos días y que se torna utópica cuando se advierte que los procesos efectivos de diálogo y concertación, en materia de consensos sociales para lograr acuerdos nacionales, en su mayoría han sido improductivos. No obstante, para trascender en el esfuerzo que tal frase señala, las discursividades de académicos sobre el devenir local, centroamericano y latinoamericano constituyen un recurso valioso para enfrentar los desafíos que emergen cuando se participa en la construcción de la nación. Para contribuir con esta tarea la Revista de Historia, entonces, procede a entregar un cúmulo de 14 artículos que invitan a la deliberación a partir de los aportes de autores quienes, desde distintos posicionamientos teóricos y disciplinares, comparten los hallazgos de sus estudios. No se describirán los contenidos de sus manuscritos en este apartado, como ha sido la costumbre, porque se considera más enriquecedor que el lector consulte los textos sin la mediación de un tercero en su relación con el escritor; se aludirá brevemente, en cambio, a la importancia de la divulgación científica y a su abono a los procesos de discusión que generan insumos para la toma concienzuda de decisiones.
Single Umbilical Artery (SUA) - prenatal sonography diagnosis and vascular imaging features postnatal cord: a case report
Authors: Sanjaya I Nyoman Hariyasa , Pemayun Cokorda Istri Mirayani , Purwanti Ni Wayan Dewi , Sakuntari Made Diah Vendita , Gianni Ni Putu Nining , Putri Ni Luh Made Diah Mas Cahyani , Pirgantari Ni Komang Anik , Satriani Ni Luh Md Dwi Laxmi , Mintariani Firsta Sesarina , Padmawati Ni Luh Putu Yulia , Putri Anak Agung Wahyu 
Published: February 2022

Background: Single umbilical artery (SUA) is a rare presentation in obstetrics practice, yet it comprises most of the umbilical anomaly. Despite its rare occurrence, a proper prenatal diagnosis needs to be established timely in order to prevent morbidity and mortality from commonly coexisting abnormalities. This case report presents a delayed diagnosis of SUA by prenatal sonography diagnosis and vascular imaging features postnatal cord at the third trimester of pregnancy and discusses the proper diagnosis and management of such cases.Case Presentation: We reported a case of a 37 year old pregnant woman who found to have one artery one vein in her umbilical cord on ultrasound. This is very rare case and precise concern for us. Unfortunately we found this case in the third trimester of pregnancy (37w5d), therefore we have slightly to evaluate. Female baby was born by elective C-section. The baby cried immediately, with an Apgar score of 8-9. We didnâ€™t find major abnormalities in the baby. Birth weight 3700 grams. There were not sign of heart diseases and kidneyâ€™s abnormality. Baby was monitoring for one weeks and the baby has good growth and development.Conclusion: This report is expected to increase the awareness of this disease entity as a fundamental basis for developing its screening and management protocols.Â Â Â Â Â Â
Visual function outcome post intracranial surgery in sellar region brain tumor
Authors: Caesarita Dea Prita , Bakhtiar Yuriz , Prihatningtias Riski 
Published: February 2022

Background: The proximity of sellar tumor to the optic nerve and optic chiasm can cause compressive optic neuropathy. Manifestation of optic pathway dysfunction varies from papilledema to optic nerve atrophy and affects visual function. This case report aims to present two patients with sellar region tumor treated with intracranial surgery.Case Presentation: Two cases of sellar region tumor patients had complaints decreased visual function treated with intracranial surgery. Case 1. An 8 years old female, visual acuity pre and post-surgery right eye (RE) 2.2;1.3, left eye (LE) 0.70;0.5. Color vision pre and post-surgery RE 0/38;0/38, LE 0/38;1/38 plate. Contrast sensitivity RE pre and post-surgery canâ€™t be evaluated and left eye 10%;2.5%. The visual field pre and post-surgery was hemianopsia bitemporal. The evaluation had been taken 1-week post-surgery. Â Case 2. A 24 years old female, visual acuity pre and post-surgery RE 1.5;1.0, LE 1.8;1.8. Color vision pre and post-surgery RE 0/38;1/38, LE 0/38;0/38 plate. Contrast sensitivity RE pre-surgery canâ€™t be evaluated and 25% post-surgery and LE pre and post-surgery canâ€™t be assessed. The visual field pre and post-surgery was hemianopsia bitemporal. The evaluation had been taken 1-week post-surgery.Conclusion: All patients with sellar region tumor who underwent intracranial surgery had visual function improvement although progress differed between individuals. It represents a particular challenge for the physicians treating it.
Myasthenia gravis and arrhythmias in COVID-19: a case report
Authors: Tugasworo Dodik , Kurnianto Aditya , Retnaningsih Retnaningsih , Andhitara Yovita , Ardhini Rahmi , Daynuri Daynuri , Budiman Jethro 
Published: February 2022

Background: Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder, which autoantibodies against postsynaptic (muscle) nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR). MG patients have a higher prevalence of cardiac manifestations in the presence of thymoma. It is not known whether Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause more severe illness in patients with chronic neuromuscular disorders such as MG, which can cause respiratory muscle weakness, or in those who are immunosuppressed. This case report will discuss patient with MG, thymoma, atrial fibrillation, and COVID-19.Case presentation:Â A 60-year old man came to the hospital with difficulty of swallowing. He had nasal voice and dropping of eyelids. These complaints were happened repeatedly, worsened at night and got better in the next morning. From the neurological examination, it was also obtained Wartenberg test (+), counting test (+), and prostigmine test (+). Atrial fibrillation was found with normal ventricular response and decreased systolic left ventricular function on the electrocardiogram and echocardiography. On the chest MSCT, a lobulated homogeneous solid mass was found in anterior mediastinum which supported the image of thymoma, and there was the imaging of typical viral pneumonia. The patient also had the positive result of COVID-19 PCR test.Conclusion: MG patients have been shown with abnormal manifestations of heart rhythm. This may reflect as a complication of myocarditis or autonomic nervous system dysfunction. COVID-19 infection in MG can be challenging for many reasons. Current guidelines recommend continuing the current standard care treatment of MG during hospitalization.
Hba1c levels correlated to lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 and monocyte HDL ratio in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Kusuma Diah Ayu , Widyastiti Nyoman Suci , Hendrianingtyas Meita 
Published: February 2022

Background: In the last few decades, several hypotheses have been proposed to explain the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) that links this disease with a systemic chronic inflammatory state. New predictors of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) and monocyte HDL-c ratio (MHR) has been observed to predict atherosclerosis severity, progression of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular events. The study aims to evaluate correlation between HbA1c with Lp-PLA2 and MHR in patients with T2DM.Methods: Analytic observational research with cross sectional design. HbA1c levels were measured by high-pressure liquid chromatography, Lp-PLA2 values using the ELISA method, and MHR values based on the ratio of absolute monocytes to HDL counted manually.Results: The study was conducted on 42 DMT2 patients aged 34-74 years, mean value HbA1c, Lp-PLA2, and MHR were 8.16Â±2.10, 217.20Â±42.49, 10.55Â±6 11 respectively. Statistical analysis showed a positive correlation between HbA1cÂ and Lp-PLA2 levels (p=0.046 and r=0.310), and there was a correlation between HbA1c levels and MHR valuesÂ (p=0.038 and r=0.321).Conclusion: A weak positive correlation between glycemic control (HbA1c) and atherosclerotic markers (Lp-PLA2 and MHR) in DMT2 patients.
Correlation of low vitamin D status with atopic dermatitis severity in children
Authors: Lubis Habibah Hasyim , Nababan Kristo Alberto , Paramita Deryne Anggia 
Published: February 2022

Introduction:Â Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disorder. Vitamin D has some roles in immunologic mechanisms. Vitamin D may influence the severity of AD. Previous studies of vitamin D correlation in children with atopic dermatitis have revealed conflicting results. This study determines the correlation between low vitamin D status with the severity of atopic dermatitis in children.Â Methods:Â This is a cross-sectional analytical study with a cross-sectional approach that involved DA subjects aged â‰¤17 years with low vitamin D status. The recording of basics data and examination of subjects included assessing the scoring atopic dermatitis (SCORAD) score and measuring 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) level for all subjects. Statistical analyses were performed using Pearson's correlation coefficients, with P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Â Result: A total of 30 subjects with AD with the most extensive distribution was in the age group of 11â€“17 years (53.33%), sex proportions were equal both male (50%) and female (50%), all subjects have an atopic family history (100%). The mean vitamin D level was 18,02 Â± 4,56 ng/ ml (deficiency), and the mean SCORAD score was 20,03 Â± 5,80 (mild). There was a significantly strong negative correlation between low serum vitamin D level and severity of AD in children (r = -0.666, p = 0.001).Â Conclusion:Â Lower vitamin D status is inversely associated with the severity of AD in children.Â
Maternal and perinatal outcomes with covid-19: lesson learned from the tertiary hospital
Authors: Wiyati Putri Sekar , Adawiyah Rabiah , Dewantiningrum Julian , Pramono Besari Adi 
Published: February 2022

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to global health crisis. Most studies have focused on evaluating the effects of COVID-19 on the general population, and there is still insufficient data on its impact on vulnerable populations, such as pregnant women. The study evaluates maternal and perinatal outcomes on pregnant women with COVID-19 in Kariadi as tertiary hospital in Central Java.Methods: We prospectively collected and analyzed data for a cohort of 45 pregnant patients with COVID-19 between March 31st and September 23th 2020 in Kariadi hospital.Results: A total of 45 pregnant women with COVID-19 delivered 46 babies including one twin pregnancy. The symptoms ranged from asymptomatic (54.3%), mild (26.6%), moderate (8.8%), severe (2.2%), and critical (6.6%). Gestational age was 22 to 41 weeks. Cesarean section was the most mode of delivery (86.7 %). Diabetes in pregnancy and HIV were the most common comorbidities found in this study, there were also seven patients came with preeclampsia. There were three maternal mortalities, we reported one maternal death (2.2 %) caused by severe respiratory disease COVID-19 in second trimester. The other two death cases were pregnancy complicated with severe preeclampsia with hyperthyroid and preeclampsia with diabetes in pregnancy.Â Perinatal outcomes were intrauterine fetal death (8.7%), stillbirth (2.2%), and severe asphyxia (2.2%).Conclusion: Although we obtain mostly maternal and perinatal outcomes in good outcomes, it is urgent to analyze potential high-risk maternal death with COVID 19.
The association between tension-type headache (TTH) and the severity of insomnia
Authors: Asmarani Runi , Suryawati Herlina , Husni Amin , Bintoro Aris Catur , Muhartomo Hexanto , Rahmawati Dani , Suryadi Suryadi 
Published: February 2022

Introduction: Sleep can reduce headaches, but on the other hand, sleep disturbances can provoke the onset of headaches. Research showed that sleep quality was a complex interaction of people with Tension Type Headache (TTH), due to depression and emotional burden with sleep quality. The study aims to determine the association between the type of tension-type headache and the severity of insomnia.Methods: This was a cross sectional observational study. The subjects were tension-type headache patients who went to the neurological clinic of dr. Kariadi Hospital and Puskesmas (Primary Healthcare Facility) Pandanaran Semarang who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. It was conducted from February to July 2020. Insomnia examination was carried out using the ISI questionnaire. Data were analyzed using chi-square significant test. The result was considered significant if the p-valueÂ <0.05.Results: From 29 TTH patients, 5 (17.2%) subjects experienced rare ETTH, 18 (62.1%) had frequent ETTH, 6 (20.7%) had CTTH, and 2 (6.9%) subjects with depression. There was a significant association between TTHÂ type andÂ the degree ofÂ insomnia (p 0.034) and between depression and the degree of insomnia (p 0.041). The regression analysis reported that depression and chronic TTH caused an increase in insomnia by 0.366 and 0.410, respectively.Conclusion: There was an association between the type of TTH and the severity of insomnia, also between depression and the severity of insomnia. Moreover, depression increases the incidence of insomnia in TTH
Blood pressure difference between regular hemodialysis and hemodialysis with hemoperfusion at Haji Adam Malik Hospital, Medan-Indonesia
Authors: Fachrianda Situmorang Dedy Shauqi , Nasution Alwi Thamrin , Nasution Syafrizal 
Published: February 2022

Background: The differences of Hemodialysis and Hemoperfusionâ€™sÂ combination can increase of Uremic Toxin clearance, average creatinine clearance, and Angiotensin elimination optimally. The hemodialysis and hemoperfusionâ€™sÂ combination also can decrease blood pressure and reduce the use of Anti Hypertension drugs so that the number of cardiac events in CKD patients may decrease. The use of ABPM is chosen because this is the best method of automatic blood pressure which has the most accurate blood pressure measuring periodically.Objective: This study aims to determine the difference of regular Hemodialysis and Hemodialysis with Hemoperfusion on blood pressure measured by using ABPM in Medan, North of Sumatra.Methods: This study was a pre-experimental study which conducted since December 2013-March 2014 to the 20 regular hemodialysis patients. The measurement included anamnesis, height, weight, systolic and diastolic blood pressure among patients with regular hemodialysis and hemodialysis with hemoperfusion. Results: The study found that about 3 of 20 subjects were out of the study. There was no significant difference found in systolic and diastolic blood pressure between regular hemodialysis and hemoperfusion group (P = 0.807 and 0.906, respectively) based on the T-paired test and Wilcoxon test. Conclusion: There was no significant difference between blood pressure measured using ABPM on the combination of hemodialysis and hemoperfusion compared with regular hemodialysis