bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COMBINING ABILITY FOR CARBOHYDRATE COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSUMER PREFERENCES IN TROPICAL SWEET AND WAXY CORN DERIVED FROM EXOTIC GERMPLASM
Authors: FUENGTEE Aphakorn , DERMAIL Abil , SIMLA Sakunkan , LERTRAT Kamol , SANITCHON Jirawat , CHANKAEW Sompong , SURIHARN Bhalang
Published: November 2020

Vegetable corn with an excellent, balance proportion of kernel carbohydrates in relation to good eating quality appeals to consumers. Sweet-waxy corn hybrid is proposed to improve palatability of traditional cooked waxy corn, well known as synergistic corn. We determined genetic effects of sugars, phytoglycogen, total starch, and amylopectin and estimated general combining ability of parents for these traits. Three sweet corn lines assigned as female were crossed with eight waxy corn lines as male following the North Carolina II. About 11 parents, 24 F1 progenies, and 3 checks were evaluated in randomized complete block design with three replications in two seasons between 2017-2018. Then, entry means of 38 genotypes was clustered with dendogram. Additive effect was important for favored kernel carbohydrates except for phytoglycogen. Two sweet corn lines 101LBW and 101LTSC-10 were proposed as broad-based testers for total sugar and sugar fractions, whereas a waxy corn line KVMON for total starch and amylopectin. Cluster analysis based on amylopectin, total sugar, and phytoglycogen was reliable to discriminate corn genotypes into seven major groups, and two sweet-waxy corn F1 hybrids 101LTSC-10/C13-1 and 101LTSC-10/KV3473 corresponding to our selection criteria were identified. Implications in plant breeding and suggestions for further investigations are discussed.
A interdisciplinaridade na produção e divulgação do conhecimento em tempos de pandemia
Authors: Rangel Teixeira Enéas , Martins Rembold Simone
Published: November 2020

RESUMOEsse trabalho tem como objetivo realizar uma breve reflexão sobre a produção e divulgação de conhecimento na enfermagem e na saúde. Assim destaca-se o papel da EEAAC na produção do conhecimento inerente a enfermagem e a suas interfaces no contexto da pandemia. Preconiza-se uma produção de conhecimento integrado ao contexto social diante dos avanços da ciência. O OBJN tem uma função primordial na difusão de conhecimentos científicos de enfermagem e áreas afins.  A atual gestão almeja avançar para que a revista tenha impacto significativo e acesso aberto.
ANALYSIS OF INVESTMENT ATTRACTIVENESS OF ENTERPRISES OF AGROINDUSTRIAL COMPLEX OF UKRAINE
Authors: Fyliuk G.M. , Akulenko K.V.
Published: November 2020

A comparison of the main financial and economic indicators of agro-industrial enterprises engaged in the cultivation of oilseeds in Ukraine and the current trends in their development are determined.The analysis of investment attractiveness of domestic agro-industrial enterprises in cultivating oilseeds and the most investment-attractive domestic agro-industrial enterprises according to the results of the use of the method of graphic integration were engaged. Four variants of the integral indicator were calculated, provided that the investor's advantage is given to the market position and competitiveness of the company on the market, the profitability of the enterprise's activity, financial stability and independence, as well as the innovative potential of the investigated enterprise;the problems that cause the most negative impact on the level of their investment attractiveness were revealed and analyzed;a set of indicators that determine the investment attractiveness of the enterprise by the method of graphical integration were calculated; agricultural companies in three groups are analyzed: with high investment attractiveness, with average investment attractiveness and low investment attractiveness;the following general trends for all enterprises are highlighted:most of the indicators are in the middle and low attractiveness zone; the investment attractiveness graphs are approximately the same on a market position, mainly due to the influence of the external factor - the prevailing market demand; high profitability of sales due to the market situation; there is a potential very low innovation activity, almost no own development, using mostly borrowed innovation; high rates of financial sustainability, most enterprises carry out economic activities through self-financing, however, on the other hand, this indicates the problems related to the attraction of financing sources and lack of adequate support of the agro-industrial complex from the state the rating of investment attractiveness of domestic agro-industrial enterprises in cultivating oilseeds is constructed, in relation to different investor's goals, accordingly with the obtained values of the general integral coefficients were engaged.
Prof. S. Chiriev. —Clinical notes from the nervous department of the Kiev military hospital. II. To the treatment of morbus Basedowii
Authors: Obraztsov V.
Published: November 2020

Having briefly touched on the main symptoms of Graves' disease and rejecting the current theory about the role of the thyroid gland in neutralizing the decay products of proteinaceous substances in the body, the author recommends the following treatment, which gave completely satisfactory results in his cases. In the evenings, or every other day, lubrication of the gland with one tincture and a compress; in a day faradization of the gland. Inside potassium iodide with sodium iodide and with an admixture of bromides. To regulate heart activity with tinct. convallariae majalis. From Migrnin headache at 0, 75-1, 0 at night; in the evenings, warm baths at 35 C.
Epilepsy in the history of Europe in the 19th century
Authors: Popov N. M.
Published: November 2020

Epilepsy, or epilepsy, belongs to the number of very common nervous diseases and without doubt, I have even seen seizures with which it manifests itself: a man, apparently completely healthy, suddenly cries out and, as if struck by some mysterious force, without consciousness falls to the ground; terrible convulsions engulf his entire body; foam near the mouth, not lightly stained with blood. This usually lasts not for a few minutes; then the patient falls into a deep sleep, coming out of which, he does not remember anything that happened, but only complains of general weakness and fatigue.
On the question of the cortical centers of salivation
Authors: Bari A.
Published: November 2020

Back in 1875, Lpine and Bochefontaine showed that irritation of the well-known parts of the cerebral cortex can induce salivation. Further research on this issue was made only in 1888 in the laboratory of the Kazan University by professors N.A.Mislavsky and V.M.Bekhterev.
Dr. E.A. Giese. On the constituent parts of the blessing of the substance of the human spinal cord according to the method of development - Diss. SPb. 1899
Authors: Vorotynskiy B.
Published: November 2020

The work of the author was carried out in the laboratory of prof. V.M. Bekhterev and is a very conscientious study, performed with great diligence and scrupulous care. The author's dissertation is in the form of an extensive monograph devoted to the study of the fiber systems that are part of the good substance of the human spinal cord. In the historical literary essay, we find a complete summary of everything that was obtained by previous authors using various methods of research.
V.A.Muratov. Clinical lectures on nervous and mental illnesses. — Vol. 2. Moscow. 1899
Authors: Vorotynskiy B.
Published: November 2020

We have already had a chance to express our opinion about the major merits of V. A. Muratov's "clinical lectures" when their 1st issue appeared. Reading the second issue of "lectures" positively strengthened us in this opinion and gave us great pleasure. The author's "lectures" reveal in him great observation, undoubted experience and ability to critically operate on clinical and pathological-anatomical materials.
VII Congress of the Society of Russian Doctors in memory of N.I. Pirogov in Kazan
Authors: Ge A. G.
Published: November 2020

On Wednesday, April 28, in the second hour of the day, the first general meeting and the solemn opening of the 7th Congress of the Society of Russian Doctors in memory of N.I. Pirogov took place in the building of the city theater.
A.S.Dogel Histological research. Issue I. Zap. Imper. Academy of Sciences, vol. VII oy; E. Heimann. Beitrage zur Kenntniss der feineren Structur der Spinalganglien. Virchow's Archiv., Bd. 152, IL 2., p. 298 .; On the same. Ueber die feinere Structur der Spinalgan- glienzellen. Fortschritte der Medic. 1898. Bd. 16, no. 9; Van Gehuchten and Ch. Nelis. Quelques points concernant la structure de cellules des ganglions spinaux. "La Cellule", recueil de cytologie et d'histologie generale. 1898 2nd issue; Vladislav Kuzicka. Untersuchungen über die feinere Structur der Nervenzellen und ihrer Fortsatze. Archiv. f. microsc. Anat. 1899 H. 4, Bd. 53
Authors: Murzaev B.
Published: November 2020

A.S.Dogel (1) comes back to the question of the structures of nerve cells in general and tries to approach it with the help of Ehrlich's methods. So on this connector he studies, among other things, the structure of the spinal ganglia of many mammals.
Trends and practices in prescribing anti-psychotropic medications in hospitalized patients with psychiatric disorders in a secondary care hospital in Ras al Khaimah
Authors: Shareef Javedh , Rao Padma G. M. , Ayman Itaf Mohamad
Published: November 2020

Background: Advances in the psycho-pharmacotherapy enhance the development of newer and better drugs in the management of psychiatric disorders. However, their proper utilization, safety and efficacy and adverse effects in the clinical practice needs continuous study. The study aimed to assess the trends and practice of prescribing psychotropic medications in hospitalized patients in a secondary care hospital in Ras Al Khaimah.Methods: A prospective observational study was carried out for a period of six months in a psychiatry department. All the patient details including the demographic data and prescribing pattern of antipsychotic medication were collected from the patient case records and were later analysed by using descriptive statistics.Results: A total of 50 patient’s prescription were analysed during the study period. Male (54%) predominance was noted over females (46%) with majority (64%) of patients were in the age group of 21-40 years. Schizophrenia (35.8%) was the most common psychiatric disorders followed by affective disorders (30.86%). The average number of psychiatric drugs per prescription was found to be 3.38±1.23. Antipsychotics (43.36%) were the commonly prescribed class of medications followed by mood stabilizers (12.38%) and anxiolytics (11.06%) with olanzapine (n=26), sodium valproate (n=21) and clonazepam (n=9) being frequently prescribed medications. Escitalopram (n=9) was the most commonly used anti-depressants. Combination therapy (86%) is preferred over monotherapy (14%).Conclusions: This study helps to assist in ensuring rational drug therapy and reducing the incidence of drug related problems and medication errors and thereby enhancing the quality of care in patients with psychiatric disorders.
Prevalence and treatment patterns of dysmenorrhea among female medical students: a questionnaire based study at KIMS, Koppal
Authors: M. Manjunath S. , S. Lakshmipathi B. , S. Ravi Kumar , Srinivasa V.
Published: November 2020

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a common gynaecological condition which causes physical pain, affects mental well-being and quality of life. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence, severity and the treatment patterns of primary dysmenorrhea among female medical students.Methods: The present study was a prospective, questionnaire based study conducted during March-April 2020 at KIMS, Koppal. The willing participants were given a time period of 30 minutes to fill the questionnaire.Results: Among the total of 211 female medical students, 180 students were suffering from dysmenorrhea. Almost 78.3% of those suffering from dysmenorrhea belonged to the age group of 19-21 years. Most of the students suffering from dysmenorrhea achieved menarche at the age of 13-14 years.  A majority (48.8%)  of the dysmenorrhic females had dysmenorrhea of mild degree. 73.8% of dysmenorrhic females did not seek any medical advice for the management of the symptoms of dysmenorrhea. 76 (42.2%) of the dysmenorrhic participant females missed their classes due to the symptoms of dysmenorrhea. The most favoured drug for the management of the symptoms of dysmenorrhea was the combination of mefenamic acid and dicyclomine (56.8%). 56.6% of the subjects utilized pharmacological measures, while the rest 43.3% utilized non-pharmacological measures for the relief from the symptoms of dysmenorrhea.Conclusions: The present study recognized that dysmenorrhea is a common menstrual disorder among young females. There should be an effort at mass education of the young females regarding the management of dysmenorrhea.
Potential targets for prevention and treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in adults
Authors: Braich Jarnail S.
Published: November 2020

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common condition worldwide contributing to serious liver disorders like hepatic fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Most common of NAFLD etiology is a sedentary lifestyle and taking a high-calorie diet. Presently there is no drug available for the treatment of NAFLD and only dietary measures, increased physical activity and exercise, antioxidants are the options. In this review, detailed pathophysiology, diagnostic methods and potential targets for prevention and timely treatment of NAFLD have been described.
Role of adjunctive vitamin C supplement therapy in combating COVID-19
Authors: Venkata Gnaneswari Regati
Published: November 2020

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in December 2019, the disease has continued to spread, highlighting the urgent need for immunization and a cure. People are seeking ways in which to potentially protect themselves from the virus or to alleviate its effects once caught.  This article reviews what vitamin C is, how it affects immunity, how it’s being tried for COVID-19 patients in a hospital setting. Vitamin C affects immune health in several ways through its antioxidant ability, collagen synthesis or directly strengthening cells in the fight against infection.
Knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 among healthcare workers of Karnataka, India: a cross-sectional survey
Authors: Verma Satendra Kumar , Kumar D. Sunil , Khanum Rufia Shaistha , N. Chandan , Narayanmurthy M. R.
Published: November 2020

Background: COVID-19 is a Public health emergency of international concern which has affected over 213 countries infecting millions across the globe and also affected the economy worldwide. This study was conducted in Healthcare Workers as they are the frontline warriors in fighting this pandemic and their knowledge, attitude and practices towards the disease are valuable.Methods: Online cross sectional study was conducted on Healthcare Workers. A self-administered Google form was used to collect the data through social media. Data was analyzed using MS Excel. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant obtained using SPSS version 22.Results: The mean age among the participants was 30.7±9.9 years. Majority were in the age group of 20-30 years (60.9%), followed by 31-40 years (18.9%), 41.-50 years (9.1%) and >50 years (5.4%). 46.3% of the participants were females and 53.0% were males. 37.1% were doctors, 14.0% are nurses and 46.9% are paramedical staff. In the present study, Mean knowledge score is 5.86±1.32, mean attitude score is 6.48±0.93 and the mean practice score is 4.60±0.79, thus 95.7% of the participants have good knowledge and attitude, where as 90.3% have good practices towards COVID-19.Conclusions: The HCWs of Karnataka have good knowledge, positive attitude and good practices. To further improve their preparedness and response towards infectious diseases and pandemics mandatory training programs can be introduced, as such programs enhances knowledge and boosts confidence among HCWs which is very crucial in medical as well as public health emergencies.
Public knowledge, attitudes and practices related to eye diseases in Southern Indian population
Authors: Pallerla Srinivasa Reddy , Khanna Rohit C. , Sannapaneni Krishnaiah , Keeffe Jill
Published: November 2020

Background: This study was conducted to determine the level of the public knowledge, attitudes and practices related to common eye diseases in the southern Indian population.Methods: A cross sectional population-based survey used a semi structured questionnaire on awareness, knowledge, attitude and practices related to eye diseases. Stratified multistage cluster random sampling method was used with a sample size of 867 adults >16 years based on, estimated awareness of cataract 70%, assuming an expected rate of 85%, design effect of 1.5, margin of error 4% with 95% confidence interval with 25% from urban areas and 75% from rural areas. A pilot study was conducted to validate the questions used in the main study. SPSS (version 19) used for analysis.Results: A total of 782/867 (90.1%) subjects participated in the survey, with females 47.4%. Awareness of major eye diseases for cataract 81.5%, glaucoma 47.8%, refractive error 74.3%, squint 89.0%, diabetic retinopathy 65.0% and age-related macular degeneration 36.7% respectively. 41.8% subjects reported wearing glasses either for distance, near or for both. Of the 777 subjects only 294 people underwent an eye examination by an ophthalmologist in the last two years (37.8%). 57.5% subjects had knowledge of the nearest eye care facility within five kilometers of their residence. Electronic media were the major source of information on eye health.Conclusions: Though the awareness levels of common eye diseases were quite high, the knowledge of cataract (10.4%) was poor. There is a need to increase the level of awareness for eye diseases like glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration.
Association of peak expiratory flow rate with obese and overweight individuals
Authors: Dar Mohd Abass , Jain Nidhi , Bhat Showkat Ahmad , Garg Neeru
Published: November 2020

Background: The increasing number of overweight and obese individuals is a serious health problem worldwide. Growing evidence had clearly and consistently evidenced that obesity is an essential and direct predictor of respiratory function. Aim and objectives were to observe body mass index (BMI) based variations in respiratory parameter in overweight and obese individuals.  Methods: The study was carried out on 320 (18-28 years) subjects in district Dehradun of Uttarakhand, India. Different anthropometric parameters and respiratory parameter was measured by proper procedures.  Results: The anthropometric parameters weight and height were found statistically significant (p<0.05) among all subjects. BMI based and gender-based comparison of respiratory parameter were found statistically significant (p<0.05). The correlation of BMI with peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) was found statistically very highly significant. The correlation coefficient (r) between BMI with PEFR was found= -0.6, denotes partial negative correlation.Conclusions: Our study concluded that with increased BMI the PEFR decreases, which signifies that there is broncho construction due to various mechanisms like direct action of adipose tissue on the air ways via a decrease in luminal diameter of the air way and an increase in the probability of airway collapse.
Impact of COVID-19 outbreak on the mental health of adolescents in India and their perceived causes of stress and anxiety
Authors: Kumar Brinda Prasanna , Eregowda Adarsh , Giliyaru Sahana
Published: November 2020

Background: Outbreak of the 2019 novel Corona virus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to unanticipated psychological impact globally. Mental health of adolescents also requires significant attention. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the psychological stress and anxiety among adolescents in India during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify the most important precursors.Methods: An online survey was undertaken where adolescents in the age group of 10 to 19 years were invited to participate with a self-administered questionnaire. A snowball sampling strategy was used, focusing on recruiting adolescents living in Bangalore, India. Perceived stress scale-4 (PSS-4) and Generalized anxiety disorder-2 (GAD-2) Scale were used. Questionnaires were anonymous to ensure confidentiality and reliability of data. Data collection took place over five daysResults: 156 (52.0%) had a high PSS-4 score of ≥8 and 132 (44.0%) respondents had a high GAD-2 score of ≥3. Female gender and age were found to be statistically significant detrimental factors of stress and anxiety respectively (p<0.05). Academic delay and uncertainty about the future were found to be the most significant causes of perceived psychological distress among adolescents.Conclusions: Majority of the adolescents experienced varying degrees of stress and anxiety due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our findings have both clinical and policy implications. The findings of our study indicate the need to identify adolescents as high-risk groups to ensure timely targeted psychological interventions and stress mitigating measures.
Prevalence of somatic symptoms amongst undergraduate medical students of Marathwada region of Maharashtra, India
Authors: Husain Shaikh Arshiya Kaiser , Magare Anwaya R. , Giri Purushottam A. , Jadhav Vijaykumar S.
Published: November 2020

Background: The aim of medical education is to produce competent, physically and mentally strong health professionals, as they are going to be the pillars of the future health care system. Stress is one of the most common and process-oriented obstacles in medical education. It often exerts a negative effect on the academic performance, physical health, and psychological well-being of the students. Dealing with overloaded medical curriculum, competing with peers, being away from home and meeting high expectations imposed by parents and society to excel is among the common stressful transitions at this stage.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out amongst 352 undergraduate medical students of a private medical college in a rural area of Maharashtra during April to October 2019. The structured questionnaire was used to record the data. Collected data was used to assess the severity of mental health issues among medical students.Results: Majority 194 (55.11%) students were in the age of 18 to 20 years followed by 141 (40.06%) were in 21 to 23 years. There were 196 (55.68%) girl students and 156 (44.32%) boys. According to the various categories, 80 (22.73%) of the students had low stress scores, followed by 76 (21.59%) in minimal. A highly significant difference in stress scores was seen between boys and girls, which was more in boys.Conclusions: Study concluded that undergraduate medical students perceive minimal to very high stress presented as various systems that vary with the year of study and gender wise too. There is a further need to look into the various causes of stress.
Cataract surgery barriers, cataract surgical coverage and outcome among rural population of Dhule district in Maharashtra
Authors: Patil Sarika P. , Tambe Muralidhar P. , Khan Mukram G. G. , Patil Prashant J. , Bawa Mukesh S. , Pagar Vikrant S.
Published: November 2020

Background: In India the coverage and outcome of cataract management are through camps and hospital undertaking rural cataract surgical services. There are varied outcomes of cataract surgery in population based studies within our country while cataract surgical outcomes have inbuilt dependency on various factors. National program for control of blindness and visual impairment aims in improvement of vision of the cataract patients. Thus evaluating cataract outcome would help top strengthen the national program.Methods: The study was part of population based blindness survey carried out among 40 years and above rural population in Dhule district of Maharashtra during 2019. In the survey 2370 villagers, 40 years and above were surveyed for blindness prevalence by 30 Cluster sampling technique having 79 peoples from each cluster. Collection of baseline data with information of eye care services and ophthalmic examination was done.Results: Prevalence of cataract in 40 year and above population in study was 20.78%. In present study predominant barrier in cataract operation in 71.1% participants for not having consultation was belief it to be destiny or God’s will.  20.3% cataract patients with visual impairment had visual acuity of 6/60 and 18.4% had less than 3/60 visual acuity. Maximum participants had cataract operated in government hospital 61.7%. In the study cataract surgical coverage was 72.7% by eyes and 81.7% by person for visual acuity <3/60.Conclusions: Efforts to increase cataract surgical coverage would help to reduce the prevalence of visual impairment due to cataract.
Prevalence and factors associated with psychological violence against married women in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala
Authors: Raheela Ameena Subair , Indu Pillaveetil Sathyadas
Published: November 2020

Background: The distribution and determinants of violence against women may vary in time across the region and within the region. It results in women’s physical and psychological sufferings and the final impact will reflect in the health system. Kerala is one of the leading states in India for female literacy and health indices. Still different forms of domestic violence including physical, psychological, economical and sexual violence are prevailing as a public health problem. Among the various domains this study measured the prevalence of psychological violence and identified associated factors, among married women aged 18-55 years in Thiruvananthapuram district.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted between January and May 2017. Sample size calculated was 270. Multistage cluster sampling was done. Tool used was semi structured questionnaire; conducted house visits and direct interview. Psychological violence was measured using modified scale validated in local language.Results: The life time prevalence of psychological violence was 25.2% (95% CI 20.2-30.6). The predictors of psychological violence found were care obtained during pregnancy (AOR 0.107), household structure (AOR 7.8), in laws’ satisfaction with marriage (AOR 0.046), less communication with own family (AOR 8.6) and partner’s parents quarrel (AOR 31.3).Conclusions: Psychological violence is still prevalent in the community. The associated factors include those relating to habit of the partner, house hold conditions, marital elements and family environment. The study identified nurturing friendly atmosphere in the family and improving familial bond as the core strategy to prevent psychological violence. Similar studies are recommended in each setting separately since risk factors varies with change in settings.
Effect of community-based intervention on awareness of dengue and its prevention among urban poor community in India: a systematic review approach
Authors: Lachyan Abhishek S. , Khan Abdul Mabood , Zaki Rafdzah Ahmad , Banerjee Bratati
Published: November 2020

Owing to increased epidemic activity and difficulties in controlling the insect vector, dengue has become a major public health problem globally. The prevention and control of dengue rely mainly on vector control methods. A systematic review was conducted using four databases (PubMed, Cochrane, Google Scholar and Scopus) and a manual search of the reference lists of the identified studies. Data from included studies were extracted, analyzed. Applying all inclusion and exclusion criteria 23 articles was included. Further relevant articles using this keywords Aedes dengue breeding habits housing and community intervention were selected. Eight studies combined community participation programme with dengue control tools. Findings of the published literature indicate that at baseline, almost half the respondents did not know that dengue is serious but preventable, or that it is transmitted by mosquitoes. The analysis showed that dengue vector control is carried out by vertically structured programmes of national, state, and local administrative bodies through fogging and larval control, without any involvement of community-based organizations, and that vector control efforts were conducted in an isolated and irregular way. The most productive container types for Aedes pupae were cement tanks, drums, and discarded containers. Evidence that community-based dengue control programmes alone and in combination with other control activities can enhance the effectiveness of dengue control programmes is weak. This review demonstrates a paucity of reliable evidence for the effectiveness of any dengue vector control method. Standardized studies of higher quality to evaluate and compare methods must be prioritized to optimize cost-effective dengue prevention. Clear best practice guidelines for the methodology of entomological studies should be developed.
An incident of massive styrene monomer gas poisoning
Authors: Krishnamurti Chandrasekhar , Dalal Saurabh , Jonnavittula Mounika
Published: November 2020

Following a temporary and partial shutdown of the LG polymers factory for nearly 44 days due to the COVID-19 lockdown, routine maintenance of the plant was affected. At around 3 a.m. on 7May 2020, a failure of the refrigeration system and the inhibitor tank attached to the styrene storage tank, resulted in an auto polymerization reaction that caused nearly half of the 1800 tonnes styrene gas stored to leak into the atmosphere. Since the volatile organic compound detection system was defunct, no alert or alarm was raised and, driven by north easterly winds, a cloud of toxic styrene gas spread over a radius of nearly 3 km, affecting five villages in the vicinity. The pungent smell was initially mistaken by the residents as emanating from a fire accident or a COVID-19 sanitization measure in the vicinity. Following initial triage, over 350 victims were hospitalized in various hospitals. 254 symptomatic adults and 64 children were shifted to the Government King George hospital. The main symptoms were burning sensation of eyes, skin and throat, nausea, vomiting, diplopia, muscle twitching, breathlessness and loss of consciousness. Nearly 10,000 residents from five villages were evacuated to relief camps set up in the perimeter and given first aid and food. There were 11 human and 22 animal fatalities in the immediate vicinity. This incident reports the world’s first fatalities due to massive styrene poisoning
Envejecimiento y atención a la dependencia en Argentina
Authors: Oliveri María Laura
Published: November 2020

Argentina es uno de los países con población más envejecida en América Latina y el Caribe y continúa envejeciendo a un ritmo acelerado. Esto trae aparejado un aumento en la demanda de cuidados de largo plazo para las personas mayores, en particular a aquellos que requieren ayuda en actividades de la vida cotidiana. La población de 60 años y más asciende al 15,7% de la población total en el año 2020, casi 7,1 millones de personas. Se proyecta que esta proporción continúe incrementándose, llegando al 22% en 2050, unos 12,5 millones de personas. Se estima que en 2012 en Argentina alrededor del 10% de las personas mayores de 60 años presentaba dificultades para realizar actividades básicas de la vida diaria y un 22% tenía dificultades para realizar actividades instrumentales. Con los datos de población de 2020, esto equivale a unas 678 mil personas mayores con dificultades para realizar actividades básicas de la vida diaria y 1,5 millones para con dificultades en actividades instrumentales y un total de 1,6 millones con algún grado de necesidad de apoyo (con dificultad para realizar tanto actividades básicas como instrumentales). Las tendencias demográficas sin duda aumentarán la demanda de servicios de cuidado y, dadas las tendencias familiares (hogares más pequeños y mayor participación laboral femenina), la presión será cada vez mayor sobre los servicios provistos por el mercado, el Estado y la comunidad. Para hacer frente a esta demanda, la Argentina cuenta con una amplia gama de servicios públicos de cuidado. Sin embargo, este es altamente fragmentado y poco articulado entre instituciones y los distintos niveles de gobierno. Los servicios provistos son aún insuficientes para satisfacer las necesidades de cuidados del país y existe el reto de mejorar su calidad. Esta nota técnica es publicada en conjunto por el BID y el Programa de la Unión Europea EUROsociAL, y es parte de una serie de estudios sobre envejecimiento y servicios de cuidado para personas en situación de dependencia que se encuentran en la página web “Panorama de Envejecimiento y Atención a la Dependencia” del BID.
Design of an Intelligent Symptom Differentiation and Electrical Stimulation Rehabilitation System
Authors: Liu Jiali , Li Kai
Published: November 2020

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), symptoms are mostly differentiated subjectively by doctors. This approach of symptom differentiation lacks objective basis. Moreover, it is difficult to differentiate between symptoms and treat them through electrical stimulation rehabilitation (ESR) in the absence of TCM doctors. To solve these problems, this paper designs an intelligent symptom differentiation (ISD)-ESR system, which includes a software part for dialectical analysis, and a hardware part for electric stimulation of acupoints. The system was designed with the aid of the following technologies: fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (AHP), chromatographic decomposition, spatiotemporal slicing, optical flow field method, collaborative filtering based on deep neural network (DNN), and software-hardware fusion techniques (e.g. electrical stimulation signal control and Bluetooth multi-pass control). The proposed system was applied to treat 30 patients with primary insomnia in the sleep center of a tertiary hospital. The results show that the proposed system achieved an accuracy of 93.3% in symptom differentiation, and significantly improved the effect of electroacupuncture on insomnia (P<0.05). Overall, the proposed system makes up for the defects of existing devices, and improves the effect of rehabilitation treatment.
Analysis of the Innovation of Music Teaching in Higher Vocational
Colleges Based on “Three-wide Education”
Authors: Li Li
Published: November 2020

With the continuous development of modern society, people are paying more and more attention to the field of education, especially the quality of education. As far as music is concerned, not only can it effectively cultivate students’ personalities and hobbies, but also be used as a new way of expressing people’s joy in life. It has permeated all corners of people’s lives imperceptibly, and even plays a very important role. Therefore, when higher vocational colleges formulate the teaching goals of music professional courses, they must be able to continuously update their teaching strategies in real time according to the development and changes of the new era, adopt more diversified teaching models, and combine the teaching of “Three-wide Education” philosophy, pay attention to the multi-participation education method of family and school, to further promote the sustainable development of the music profession.
Innovative Research on the Protection and Inheritance of Folk
Cultural Heritage under the Background of Poverty Alleviation
Authors: Song Zhaozhen , Lu Jing
Published: November 2020

Chinese traditional culture is the root and soul of the Chinese nation, the soft power of the national culture, and the source to strengthen cultural confidence. As an important part of traditional Chinese culture, folk culture is the basis for telling Chinese stories well. Folk cultural heritage is the golden name card of national culture going to the world, and protecting and inheriting it is an important mission given by the new era. The important discussion on cultural heritage protection is not only a scientific inquiry into the practice of cultural heritage protection, but also points out the direction for cultural tourism to help poverty alleviation work.
Teaching Problems and Countermeasures Analysis of the Course of
Chinese Modern Economic History in History Major
Authors: Ding Boli
Published: November 2020

Chinese Modern Economic History is an interdisciplinary subject closely related to history and economics. The course of “Chinese Modern Economic History” set up by the history major of higher vocational education has an irreplaceable role in improving the subjectivity and independence of the subject, and is conducive to promoting the employment of students. However, with the in-depth reform of China’s vocational education system, there are still many problems in the course that need to be resolved. This article focuses on the problems and countermeasures related to the teaching of the history of Chinese Modern Economic History.
Analyze the Educational Methods of Using Experimental Teaching to
Cultivate Innovation Ability
Authors: Wang Shuwen
Published: November 2020

This paper mainly describes the importance of experimental teaching in students' theoretical knowledge and practical skills, especially the important contribution of experimental teaching in cultivating students' scientific spirit and innovation ability. This paper will analyze the common problems exposed in the traditional experimental teaching, and put forward the corr7esponding reform model, so as to help improve the students' creative innovation ability of new methods and strategies.
Current Situation and Development Trend of Policies for Balanced Development of Urban and Rural Education in Eastern, Central and Western China from the Perspective of Educational Equity
Authors: Yang Jianwei
Published: November 2020

Since the 21st century, China has achieved some success in equity in urban-rural education, and the policies issued have effectively eased the economic pressure of families with special problems and enabled rural education to develop in a sustained and healthy way. In addition, some relevant auxiliary policies have been implemented, providing large amounts of resources for rural education, greatly improving the level of education and teaching and the enthusiasm of rural education. Based on this, this article analyzes the current situation and development trend of policies for balanced development of urban and rural education in eastern, central and western China from the perspective of educational equity. According to the current policies, the main reasons leading to the education gap in eastern, central and western China are discussed. It also clarifies the existing problems of relevant policies, and conducts research and analysis on the future development, aiming to effectively improve the school-running situation in poor and backward areas and to truly realize education for all citizens.
Growth response and metabolic effects of growth hormone therapy in appropriate-for-gestational-age growth hormonedeficient children in relation to birth size and gestational age: A preliminary study
Authors: Witkowska-Sędek Ewelina , Stelmaszczyk-Emmel Anna , Kucharska Anna , Rumińska Małgorzata , Majcher Anna , Pyrżak Beata
Published: November 2020

The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of birth weight (BW), birth length (BL) and gestational age (GA) on growth pattern and metabolic profile in appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) growth hormone-deficient children before and during recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) therapy. Forty children with isolated idiopathic growth hormone deficiency underwent auxological and biochemical assessment at baseline and after 6 and 12 months of rhGH therapy. Biochemical analysis included: insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), adiponectin, resistin, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, total cholesterol (total-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), triglycerides (TG) and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c). There was a tendency for positive association between BW and baseline height standard deviation score (SDS). GA correlated with baseline weight SDS (p=0.019) and BMI SDS (p=0.039). GA was associated with baseline fasting glucose (p=0.031), fasting insulin (p=0.027), HOMA-IR (p=0.010) and QUICKI (p=0.016). BW correlated with baseline HbA1c (p=0.032). After the initiation of rhGH therapy we did not find any significant relationships between birth size parameters or GA and metabolic profile of the studied children. In conclusion, our results suggest that AGA GH-deficient children born with higher birth size parameters and higher GA had better first-year growth response to rhGH therapy and better baseline metabolic profile, especially parameters of carbohydrate metabolism. In order to optimize the effects of rhGH therapy, higher rhGH doses should be considered in those GH-deficient children who were born with lower birth size and GA.
Nature of Student Unrest in Secondary Schools in Kericho County Kenya
Authors: Chemutai Betty , Onkware Kennedy , Iteyo Crispinous
Published: November 2020

Student conflicts in secondary schools are one of the most common challenges faced in the 21st century in the modern world. Kenya has faced several incidents of student conflicts in Secondary schools mainly attributed to the cases of indiscipline and conflicts among students in the schools. In Kericho County, several incidences of student conflicts have been witnessed in the different schools, which have caused widespread material losses and other social impacts. The Specific objective was to examine the nature of Student Unrest in secondary schools in Kericho County. The study was underpinned by participative leadership theory and the functionalism theory. The study utilized the evaluation research design. The study was conducted in Kericho County. The study targetedthe following categories of respondents; students, teachers, school principals or head teachers, School boards of management, County director of education and Sub-county directors of education in Kericho county. Only 14% of the respondents agreed that there have been incidences of unrest in their schools within the last 3 years. However, this number is high considering the harm that the unrest causes. Manifestation of student unrest is usually through burning of dorms, fighting among students, boycotting classes, theft of school property, refusing punishment, bullying and striking against school administration. The causes of students include changes in government policies, poor administrative skills, congestion, inadequate and poor food quality, social media and political agitations.
Birch forests productivity in Udmurt Republic
Authors:   Izhevsk State Agricultural Academy, Absalyamov R.R. , Pozdeev D.A. ,   Izhevsk State Agricultural Academy, Absalyamova S.L. ,   Izhevsk State Agricultural Academy, Yakimov M.V. ,   Izhevsk State Agricultural Academy, Starkov M.N. ,   Izhevsk State Agricultural Academy
Published: November 2020

The results of research on the productivity of birch stands on the territory of the Udmurt Republic belonging to the region of southern taiga forests of the European part of the Russian Federation, the taiga zone are presented. The dynamics of the area and reserves of birch forests in the Udmurt Republic is analyzed. Based on the sample area data, changes in the percentage of business wood yield were revealed depending on the type of forest, the composition coefficient and the age of the forest element stand. A comparison of birch stocks growing in different types of forests is made.
Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) cultivation in Republic of Tatarstan
Authors:   Kazan State Agrarian University, Glushko S.G. , Galiullin I.R. ,   Kazan State Agrarian University, Prokhorenko N.B. ,   Kazan (Volga region) Federal University, Shaikhraziev Sh.Sh. ,   Kazan State Agrarian University
Published: November 2020

The state of coniferous-deciduous forests in the region of the subtaiga forests in Tatarstan directly depends on the prospects for preserving pines in the composition of these forests that is why the artificial forest regeneration and increasing the sustainability of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) becomes relevant. It is proposed to take measures for the formation of nominally primary forests, including those of artificial origin, based on pine forests, planted over a large area for several decades. Attention is drawn to the massive decrease in the density of stands in pine forests of artificial origin after they reach the age of 40...60 years. There is a complete death of pine crops or their degradation with a significant decrease in the density of forest stands. Analysis of the course of growth of pine crops reveals a sharp drop in volume growth rates at 20...30 years of age. A decrease in volume growth rates is recorded not only in Tatarstan, but also in a number of other regions located mainly in the zone of coniferous-deciduous forests. It is proposed to consider a sharp drop in volume growth rates as a sign of weakening of these stands, which may be associated not only with the onset of the age of natural maturity, but also with the aggravation of competitive relationships within forest communities. It is recommended to practice intensive artificial selection in pine plantations, for this purpose selection cutting of forests "according to state" in order to reproduce and preserve forests.
Prospects of common horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum L.) introduction in Vologda
Authors:   Vologda State Dairy Academy named after N.V. Vereshchagin, Karbasnikova E.B.
Published: November 2020

The increase in the number of cities of modern Russia makes new demands to the organization of green spaces. Important species able to withstand high anthropogenic load while maintaining its decorative qualities. In the landscaping of the Northern cities occupy a special place plants, which are exotic in appearance and usually have a high resistance to the built environment. One such species is the Aesculus hippocastanum L. In a comprehensive assessment of this species in urban conditions of the city of Vologda were made assessment of the prospects for further introduction it in the European North. The Aesculus hippocastanum L. is a full cycle of seasonal development. Beginning of the vegetation observed in the first decade of may. In the third decade of may — first decade of June it is observed abundant flowering annual. In the city of Vologda, Aesculus hippocastanum L. is a moderately frosted over (not more than 30 % of the length of annual shoots). Mostly, the frosting is due to the fact that the plant finishes late in the growing season and at the onset of negative temperatures do not have time to travelnet shoots. The species produces viable seeds of high quality. Laboratory seed germination is 64 %, while above ground the germination — 92 %. This allows germination to seed reproduction of better adapted individuals in subsequent generations. The degree of decoration of Aesculus hippocastanum L. high. The flowers form large racemes, which stand on the branches vertically upwards and exude a pleasant aroma. The fruit also have an attractive look. The vital condition is assessed as healthy in 73 % of the trees. The range of indicators the promise of the Aesculus hippocastanum L. is estimated at 78 points, which characterizes it as a kind of perspective.