bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tanrı ve Sağlık: Başka Bir Şey Söylemeye Gerek Var Mı?
Authors: HARRİNGTON Anne
Published: June 2021

Yaklaşık son elli yıldır batı dünyasında özellikle Amerika’da maneviyata karşı bir yönelim vardır. Bu yönelim hayatın her bir alanına yansımakta ve bakış açılarını etkilemektedir. Bilimsel çalışmalarda bu eğilimden etkilenmekte ve yapılan akademik çalışmaların seyrini değiştirebilmektedir. Anne Harrington, bazı çalışmalarında Amerika’da son yıllarda artan manevi eğilimleri ön plana çıkarmaktadır. Özellikle sağlık alanında maneviyatla ilgili yapılan makale, kitap vb. çalışmalarla birlikte bu alandaki akademik kuruluşlara dikkatleri çekmektedir. Harrington, din, maneviyat ve sağlıkla ilgili gelişmiş sonuçlar arasındaki bağlantı konusunda, insanların bir kısmının savunmacı bir kısmının muhalif yaklaştıklarını söyleyerek bu yaklaşımların doğru olmadığını, bunların araştırılması gerektiğini de ifade etmektedir. Bu makalede, kiliseye gitmenin yaşam süresini ve hastalığa karşı direnci artırdığı, meditasyon gibi manevi uygulamaların stresi azaltıp sağlığı güçlendirdiği, Tanrı’ya iman etmenin ciddi hastalıkların iyileşmesini kolaylaştırdığı ve bir başkası için dua etmenin hastalığın sonucuna etki ettiği iddiaları gündeme getirilmektedir. Ayrıca bu iddialarla ilgili yapılan araştırmalar ve sonuçları sunulmakta ve bunlarla ilgili değerlendirmeler yapılmaktadır.
Pattern of earlobe attachment among the Ika ethnic group in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Anibor Ese  , Okolugbo Nekwu Emmanuel  , Inikoro Charity  , Odiete Enoh
Published: June 2021

Objective: The aim of this study is investigating the distribution of earlobe attachment among the Ika ethnic group, in Delta State, Nigeria. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Ika speaking communities in Delta State, Nigeria. The sample consists of 384 subjects (192 males and 192 females) and the participants were categorized in accordance of sexual category with age ranges from 18 to 60 years. Data was collected by visual observation and the data obtained was analyzed with the aid of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 21.0. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: The males portrayed the highest frequency distribution of attached earlobe while the females showed more of free earlobe. There is no significant gender difference in the pattern of earlobe attachment (p =.46). Free earlobe manifested among the 39-48years age range with the highest frequency distribution and the least by age interval within 59years and above. The attached earlobe displayed age differences in distribution with the highest frequency from 49-58 age range and the least by age range 59years and above. There is a remarkable age variation in earlobe attachment (p =.001). Conclusion: The attached earlobe is more predominant than the free or unattached earlobe among the Ikas in Delta State, Nigeria. The association between age and pattern of earlobe attachment is significant and there is no significant gender variation in the pattern of earlobe attachment.
Cryptographic ledger of blockchain technology in healthcare
Authors: Diba Chowdhury  , Laila Tamanna Anni  , Md. Mahmudul Hasan  , Nayeem Al-Tamzid Bhuiyan  , Nafiul Islam  , Rahat Pervez
Published: June 2021

Blockchain technology produced a unique nature called Public Health Record (PHR) to shared medical-related data between clients. The big achievement of this technology there is no need for any third party and user can control their personal data. This technology offers encrypted data, integrated data, drug traceability, interoperability and most important thing it gives security regarding patients' data misuse, drug counterfeit. It is distributed framework, maintenance cost, improved our medical sector.
Involvement of CO2 generated by urease in multiplication of Helicobacter pylori
Authors: Masaaki Minami  , Shin-nosuke Hashikawa  , Takafumi Ando  , Hiroshi Kobayashi  , Hidemi Goto  , Michio Ohta
Published: June 2021

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) urease generates both ammonia (NH3) and carbon dioxide (CO2) from urea. NH3 helps H. pylori to survive in the stomach in part by neutralizing gastric acid. However, the relationship between CO2 and H. pylori is not completed cleared. We examined the effect of CO2 generated by urease on multiplication of H. pylori by using isogenic ureB mutant and ureB complemented strain from H. pylori strain JP26. Wild-type strain survived in the medium supplement with 1mM urea in room air, however, the urease negative strain did not. To discern whether CO2 was incorporated into H. pylori, 14C in bacillus was counted after 6 hours incubation with 14C urea in both acidic and neutral medium. Significant more 14C uptake was detected in wild-type strain compared to ureB mutant strain and this uptake in the wild-type strain was more under acidic condition compared to under neutral condition, but no difference was identified in the mutant strain. These results suggest that CO2 generated by urease plays a role in multiplication of H. pylori.
Preliminary study on the synergistic interaction of Garcinia kola and Vernonia amygdalina against Candida albicans
Authors: Gloria Ogochukwu Chinwuko  , Ugochukwu Moses Okezie  , Calistus Dozie Nwakile  , Adekunle Babajide Rowaiye  , Ifeanyi Justin Okeke  , Angus Nnamdi Oli
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Due to the emergence and spread of infections caused by Candida albicans especially among immunocompromised patients and increase in resistance by this group of fungi to commonly used antifungal agents, this study was undertaken to investigate the possible synergy between Garcinia kola seed and Vernonia amygdalina leaves extracts against organism. Methods: Ethanol extraction of Vernonia amygdalina leaves and Garcinia kola seeds were carried out and extract evaluated for anti-candida activities. The combined anti-candida activities of the extracts were also assessed using Checkerboard assay. Results: Extract of G. kola seed showed minimal anti-candida activity against the C. albicans with an inhibition zone of 5 mm and minimum inhibitory concentration of 50 mg/mL. The combined effect of both extract was demonstrated to be synergistic at most combination ratios tested. Furthermore, the combined effect was observed to have outweighed their individual effect, inhibiting the test isolates at concentration far less than the MICs of each of the extracts. The fractional inhibitory concentration index of the combined extracts at their various combination ratios against C. albicans ranged between 0.14 – 0.45 mg/ml indicating a synergistic effect by the various combinations against the organism. Conclusion: The combined activities by the two extracts showed marked improvement in anti-candida activities compared with their individual activities. The results support harnessing the individual bioactive constituents of the extracts and combining them for the development of potential antifungal agents.
Anopheles gambiae s. l. larval control: An important method for malaria control
Authors: Nazaire Aïzoun
Published: June 2021

The current study aimed to investigate on the control tools against larvae and adults of Anopheles gambiae s. l. and then explore the detoxification enzymes mechanisms conferring permethrin tolerance in Anopheles gambiae s. l. larvae in Benin. Larvae and pupae were collected from March to July and August to November 2018 during the rainy season in Bopa district in Mono department in south-western Benin, West Africa. Larval bioassays were performed on these collected Anopheles gambiae s. l. larvae using permethrin as larvicide and synergist piperonyl butoxide (PBO) as enzyme inhibitor or synergist. WHO susceptibility tests were also conducted on adult unfed female mosquitoes aged 3-5 days old with impregnated papers of permethrin (0.75%). The results showed that malaria elimination in Benin needs integrated control. Both larvae or pupae and adults malaria vectors must be controlled.
Olfactory neuroblastoma: case report and focus on cancerogenesis
Authors: Stefania Erra  , Ennio Nano B D
Published: June 2021

Background: Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses and nasopharynx account for a wide spectrum of histotypes. They can range from indolent form to highly aggressive tumors. Olfactory neuroblastoma, like most sino-nasal NENs, represents a rare neoplasm that prompts diagnostic pitfalls. From a morphological perspective, olfactory neuroblastoma can mimic many nasal neoplasms but a proper recognition is mandatory for its aggressive behaviour. Case presentation: A case of olfactory neuroblastoma in a 85 years old woman is reported. The neoplasm has been surgical removed from the nasal cavity with a clinical and radiographic diagnosis of nasal polyp. Correct diagnostic definition has needed a complete histological and immunohistochemical characterization of the tumoral tissue in surgical pathology laboratory. Conclusion: The correct diagnosis of olfactory neuroblastoma directs the clinical management that is unique for this neoplasm in comparison to other nasal ones. Bicranial-facial surgery or a trephination procedure represent the most common approach for the treatment of this malignancy. Their success determine disease prognosis.
Group Development in Speaking Classroom for Adult Learners
Authors: Sigara Hasbi Noris
Published: June 2021

Group Development is a term used to indicate the patterns in the way groups of people change over time and make decisions. The study of group developments can be useful in speaking classroom especially in observing adult learners’ behaviors.  Furthermore, it is also beneficial in understanding the process of decision making in group behavior especially in regarding speaking ability as one of the measurements in knowing someone’s language proficiency. People tend to consider speaking as the most important skill that they can acquire and they can assess their progress in communication. This article discusses on how group development create interaction and behavior decision in speaking classroom for adult learners.
The Correlation between Perception of GIST Strategy and Students’ Writing Descriptive Text at Muhammadiyah Junior High School 1 Gresik
Authors: Maulina Zulya Anis
Published: June 2021

Writing can represent students‟ ability because it is covered some aspects. They are the usage of appropriate words, the usage of correct grammatical, and the usage of good marks. The problems which are faced by the students are they do not know what they are going to write and they can write but their writing is not in good organization although the teacher had explained about the generic structure of the text. Here, the researcher focuses on the GIST strategy which is used by teacher in teaching writing descriptive text. In this study, the researcher wants to know whether there is a correlation between perception of GIST strategy and students‟ writing descriptive text at Muhammadiyah Junior High School 1 Gresik. Besides, the researcher also want to know whether there is correlation between perception of GIST strategy and students‟ writing descriptive text according to the gender at Muhmmadiyah Junior High School 1 Gresik. This study uses correlation design. The researcher conducted this study in VIII A class of Muhammadiyah Junior High School 1 Gresik. There were 28 students which consist of 16 male students and 12 female students. The instruments of this study were questionnaire and students‟ writing test. Questionnaire were distributed to get perception of GIST strategy data and students‟ writing descriptive test was given to get students‟ writing skill data. The researcher analyzed the data by using Pearson Coefficient Correlation. Based on the results, it can be concluded that the students who have better perception of GIST strategy to be possible to have good writing descriptive text and the female students have better perception of GIST strategy than the male students. As the prove that female students have better writing in class descriptive text score than male students
A Study of Social Learning for 8th – grade Students on Studying English at SMP Muhammadiyah 12 GKB
Authors: Qurniawan Erik Okta , Anwar Khoirul , Asmana Candra Hadi
Published: June 2021

Social learning is an essential learning as a part of activities to change the behavior through public action. This study investigates a study of social learning for 8th grade on studying English at SMP Muhammadiyah 12 GKB. To guide students learning, the teacher serves the activity through modelling so that teacher must have known the students’ need before going to the class. It includes observational learning for the students in which affected their attention process, retention process, motor reproduction process, and also reinforcement process. It adopted theory of bandura toward social learning. The subject research is 32 students at 8th

grade, it uses descriptive qualitative research during the observation and interview. The result of study described the transcript of conversation that involved in the classroom activity. Therefore this study aims to show social learning for 8th grade students on studying English at SMP Muhammadiyah 12 GKB
USING ONLINE STUDENTS RESPONSE SYSTEM PLATFORMS AS INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY ON ENGLISH FOR MANAGEMENT LEARNERS’ READING COMPREHENSION.
Authors: Iswatin Iswatin
Published: June 2021

Teaching reading not only reads the literature but also comprehends the text, including in teaching ESP reading. Several issues in teaching ESP reading comprehension can be barrier for the success of the teaching and learning process which needs to integrate technology such as smartphone that come up as media to make teaching strategy run well. Online Students Response Systems platform via smartphone can be one of alternatives for teaching reading. This study was aimed to know the effect of Students Response Systems using (Kahoot! and Socrative) toward English for Management students reading comprehension. D1 Equivalent English program students was engaged, 37 (7 males and 30 females) from Management students of A-class as treatment group while control group from B class consisted of 38 students (6 males and 32 females). Quantitative quasi experimental and descriptive quantitative survey as the designs of this study. Pre and posttest as the first instrument analyzed by using T-test while Likert-scale questionnaire as the second instrument analyzed to find the frequencies and percentages. The result shows that the increasing correlation between pre-test and post-test in treatment group is 64,1%, while the increasing correlation between pretest and post-test in control group is 30,8%. The post-test scores of both two groups in Independent T-test showed significant difference improvement with the score of Sig. is 0,670 > 0,05 and the score in “equal variances assumed” showed that significance 2 tail (t-tailed) is 0.000 < 0.05. From that result, teaching using SRS (Kahoot! and Socrative) is effective for enhancing Management learners’ reading comprehension. The students’ perspectives related to the SRS (Kahoot! and Socrative) usage is dominated by positive perceptions’ statement of agree and strongly agree. However, this study found factor that necessary to be consideration that is accommodating the time management.
THE EFFECT OF THINK PAIR ON STUDENTS’S WRITING SKILL THROUGH PADLET FOR TENTH GRADE AT SMA MUHAMMADIYAH IX BRONDONG
Authors: Muslimah Mujahidatul , Anwar Khoirul , Asmara Candra Hadi
Published: June 2021

Good writing is important aspect in teaching writing subject. But, the researcher find on the students some problems that they faced in their writing which are in generating the ideas, orginizing and vocabulary. Besides, the teacher also has problems in applying the appropriate strategy and media in teaching writing. Based on the previous studies, Think Pair Share strategy gave the positive effect for the students. This study was to examine the significant effect of Think Pair Share on Student’s Writing Skill through Padlet for Xth Grade at SMA Muhammadiyah 9 Brondong. And the researcher uses quasi Experimental design. The researcher choose Tenth grade at SMA Muhammadiyah 9 Brondong which totally consisted of 56 students. The researcher used cluster sampling because the school has been detemined the classification of the students. It was included 28 students of X IPA 1 as the Experimental Group and 28 students of X IPA 2 as the Control Group. The data was gathered by utilizing tests; pre-test and post-test about composing illustrative content. In the wake of getting the information, the specialist broke down the information utilizing SPSS 16.0 and utilized Independent Sample T-test. The examination finding indicated that there was a noteworthy contrast between test bunch that were educated by utilizing Think Pair Share through Padlet and control bunch that were instructed by utilizing Think Pair Share through Pictures.. It was Therefore, the researcher suggest to the English teacher for implementing of Think Pair Share strategy through Padlet as an altenative strategy in English teaching learning process and hopes to use Think Pair Share strategy through Padlet in other skills and levels to make different with the previous study.proven by the result of sig.(2tailed) is .000. The sig. (2tailed) is lower than 0.05 (0.00 < 0.05) so, null hypothesis (H0) can be rejected. The researcher concluded that Think Pair Share Strategy gave positive effect on student’s writing skill. The students were motivated and independent in learning writing especially in eneratig the ideas, organizing the ideas, and vocabulary. This research contributes by forming new think pair share steps which are associated with the use of technology that can help students much better in discussing in a learning that is the padlet.
Molecular surveillance of Dengue Virus (DENV) and its co-infection with Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV) among febrile patients: A comparative study from South Delhi, India
Authors: Sagar Rohit , Raghavendhar Siva , Nayak Kaustuv , Jain Vineet , Chandele Anmol , Patel Ashok Kumar , Gupta Kamal Kumar , Kaja Murali , Ray Pratima , Kapoor Neera
Published: June 2021

Dengue and Chikungunya are two major arboviral infections transmitted worldwide by the mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus. India suffers enormously with both Dengue and Chikungunya as they pose a great public health challenge. The present study aims to evaluate the prevalence of Dengue Virus (DENV), Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV) and DENV/CHIKV co-infection (by Reverse-Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)/Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), their clinical features, DENV serotypes and CHIKV specific Immunoglobulin G (IgG) within a 7 years gap in the Delhi population. The study sample included clinically suspected febrile patients (?7 days) sera collected during 2017-2018 (n=87) and during 2008-2010 (n=623) from Delhi. Captured ELISA was performed for CHIKV IgG screening and nested PCR was done for DENV serotyping. The percentage prevalence for DENV was significantly higher than CHIKV with 41.38% (n=87) and 16.1% (n=87), respectively; interestingly, DENV/CHIKV co-infection was detected in 10.34% (n=9/87) cases during 2017-2018. Similarly, a high DENV prevalence was observed during 2008-2010 with the prevalence rate of 38.3% (69/180),  34.65% (35/101) and 47.07% (161/342), respectively. DENV 1 and DENV 3 were dominant serotype during 2008-2010 and 2017-2018 respectively. We have noticed a high prevalence (36.67%, 22/60) of the CHIKV IgG antibody in the 2017-2018 samples. Joint pain was more preferential to CHIKV mono-infection and DENV/CHIKV co-infection compared to DENV mono-infection. The present study highlights the need for active surveillance simultaneously for both DENV and CHIKV and to evaluate the role of CHIKV/DENV co-infections in disease severity in the endemic regions.
Concentration of heavy metals in two fish species (Cynoscion regalis and Pomatomus saltatrix) from an oil drilling area in Western Coast of Ghana and public health risk assessment
Authors: Ofosu Francis , Fosu-Mensah Benedicta Y. , Nukpezah Daniel , Mensah Michael
Published: June 2021

This study assessed heavy metals (Lead (Pb), Nickel (Ni), Iron (Fe), Chromium (Cr), and Cadmium (Cd)) concentration in water (from borehole, hand-dug well and the sea) and fish (Cynoscion regalis and Pomatomus saltatrix species) and possible health risk exposure by the consumption of these fishes. A total of 18 samples of water and samples of two species of fish (C. regalis and P. saltatrix) were collected from Jomoro, Ellembelle and Ahanta West District and analyzed for the concentration of Pb, Ni, Fe, Cr, and Cd using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS). Results revealed appreciable concentrations of Pb, Ni, and Fe in the fish muscle and Ni, Cr, and Fe in water. Cadmium and Cr were not detected in the fish samples. Heavy metals in fish increased in the order Pb < Ni < Fe. The Estimated Daily Intake of fish value for adult ranged 1.88 x 10-3 to 2.03 x 10-1 (mg/kg bw/day), however, those for children were 4.40 x 10-3 to 4.74 x 10-1(mg/kg bw/day). For health risk assessment, the Total Targeted Hazard Quotient for adults was < 1; however, those for children were >1 for C. regalis but less than 1 (< 1) for P. saltatrix meaning children who consume C. regalis are exposed to health risk in their life time. The results confirmed that contaminated environments could result in bioaccumulation of metal pollutants in fish's muscle, which poses a health risk to humans when consumed. Awareness and education of the general public on the threshold of heavy metals in fish and water are crucial to safeguard against health risks.
Differential gene expression and co-regulated expression of genes in leukemia: an in-silico approach to identify potent biomarker
Authors: Agase D. M. , Gupta K. K. , Wasnik A. , Markam M. S. , Zade S. B. , Mohurle P. M. , Kothe T. S.
Published: June 2021

A biomarker can be measured, used to diagnose or classify disease, and measure progress as well as the therapeutic response of the disease. Early diagnosis and selection of appropriate treatment can be critical for the successful treatment of diseases. Identification and characterization of potent diagnostic biomarkers, and therapeutic targets rely heavily on traditional in vitro screens which require extensive resources and time. Integration of in silico screens prior to experimental validation can improve the efficiency and potency of biomarkers as well as reduce the cost and time of biomarker discovery. Considering the need, present work was undertaken to identify biomarkers for different classes of leukemia. Differential Gene Expression (DGE) analysis and co-regulated expression analysis were used for in silico identification and characterise a potent biomarker for leukemia. On the basis of in silico screening, the present study proposed seven protein-coding (CD38, TSC22D3, TNFRSF25, AGL, LARGE1, ARHGAP32, and PARM1) genes for the diagnosis of leukemia. The study also proposed a novel three-step lineage-specific model for the diagnosis of leukemia. In the three-step diagnosis model, the first group of biomarkers with an association of clinical and hematological parameters diagnose leukemia. The second group of biomarkers diagnoses acute and chronic form of leukemia. The third group of biomarkers identifies whether it belongs to myeloid lineage or lymphoid lineage.
A EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL INSERIDA NO CONTEXTO EDUCACIONAL: UM NOVO PENSAR E FAZER NO RAMO BIOLOGIA
Authors: Thomazini Stinguel Marilza de Lourdes
Published: June 2021

Este artigo é resultado de uma pesquisa bibliográfica que buscou estudos desde a origem da Educação Ambiental até os dias de hoje, afirmando a necessidade de aprender Educação Ambiental no contexto escolar, apoiando – se na abordagem teórica de diversos autores, que apoiam a necessidade da interdisciplinariedade com o tema em estudo nos bancos escolares,oportunizando assim, aos educandoso conhecimento e comprometimento com o ambiente em que vivem.Assim, a Educação Ambiental pode ser considerado um recurso útil na seleção de conteúdos para a prática pedagógica dos professores, favorecendo a construção de conhecimentos.
O PAPEL DA SUPERVISÃO ESCOLAR NO CONTEXTO ATUAL
Authors: Thomazini Stinguel Marilza de Lourdes
Published: June 2021

Este estudo traz a baila uma breve reflexão de cunho científico sobre a supervisão escolar no contexto atual, que se constitui num trabalho profissional que tem o compromisso juntamente com os professores de garantir os princípios de liberdade e solidariedade humana, no pleno desenvolvimento do educando, no seu preparo para o exercício da cidadania e sua qualificação para o trabalho e, para isso assegurar a qualidade de ensino, da educação, da formação humana nos diversos contextos que emergem em nossa sociedade.
Neurological disorders of COVID-19 can be explained in terms of “loss or gain of function” of a solution for the nervous system
Authors: Vadakkan Kunjumon Ittira
Published: June 2021

Background: Covid-19 infection causes several neurological disorders. Even though it is still not known how the brain works, there are models of its operational mechanism. Semblance hypothesis has derived a mechanism of nervous system functions whose keystone structural change is inter-postsynaptic LINK (IPL) formed by a spectrum of interactions between spines that belong to different neurons. These interactions range from close contact between membranes of spines to partial and complete hemifusion between them.Recent developments: Covid-19 spike protein is a fusion protein that in addition to generating fusion pores in the host cell membrane for viral entry, also forms inter-cellular fusion between host cells. When virus exits a cell by vesicle exocytosis, it can cause fusion of the hemifused area of IPL, which is a bilayer structure,. An adaptation mechanism that prevents progression of hemifusion to fusion is expected to deteriorate during aging and may prevent reversal of IPL fusion. Since analyses have shown that transcriptomes of even adjacent neurons of same type are different in the cortex, inter-cellular fusion can lead to protein precipitation within spines that can lead to spine loss and eventual neuronal death. Furthermore, formation of non-specific IPLs can lead to “gain of function” changes responsible for some of the neurological features of COVID-19. Where next? Since neurological symptoms of COVID-19 can be explained in terms of “loss or gain of function” of the derived structure-function mechanism of IPL, it motivates undertaking verification of IPLs. Expected size of an IPL is nearly ten square nanometers. It is necessary to conduct dedicated studies using advanced microscopic methods to verify formation of IPLs and invent methods to study units of inner sensations at the inter-LINKed spines and their computations.
Integral feedback: A qualitative analysis of students’ experience of an Enhanced Lab Calculus
Authors: Tremaine Rachel
Published: June 2021

The Calculus sequence has outsized importance with regards to the persistence of students in their pursuit of STEM degrees. As such, non-traditional formats have been introduced to Calculus classrooms in an attempt to improve student experience and in doing so increase persistence. This study looks at one such non-traditional format, in which a Calculus II course is paired with an applied lab component, and takes a critical perspective on analyzing the value of such a program by explicitly seeking to understand what components of the newly designed course were salient to students’ experiences. Through a combination of Grounded Theory techniques, Thematic Analysis, and construction of a comparative matrix, I identify three higher-order concepts, each of which contain several sub-themes, that were impactful to students’ experience of this non-traditional course and make suggestions for how such themes can provide foundations for further work in understanding student experiences of structural Calculus innovations.
Memory precision for salient distractors decreases with learned suppression
Authors: Won Bo Yeong , Venkatesh Aditi , Witkowski Phillip , Banh Timothy , Geng Joy
Published: June 2021

Attention operates as a cognitive gate that selects sensory information for entry intomemory and awareness (Driver, 2001). Under many circumstances, the selected information is task-relevant and important to remember, but it is also well known that perceptually salient non- target objects will capture attention and induce awareness even when they are irrelevant (Adams and Gaspelin, 2020). Recent studies have shown that task interference by salient distractors diminishes after repeated exposures, but the relationship between suppression and memory remain unclear. If attentional suppression (indicated by a reduced capture costs) occurs at the sensory level and prevents readout to other cognitive processes, one might expect memory and awareness to dimmish commensurate with improved suppression. Here we test this hypothesis by measuring memory precision, awareness, and confidence of salient non-targets over repetitions as capture costs are reduced. Our results show that better attentional suppression is accompanied by reductions in memory precision and awareness, suggesting that reductions in capture costs reflect a reduction in the likelihood of the distractor entering memory and awareness.
Study on the Not-for-Profit Hospital Model in India
Authors: Sarwal Rakesh , Gopal K Madan , mehta Rana , Matani Preet , Agrawal Ashwani , arora Vishal , Sunderrajan Samuel
Published: June 2021

The “Not-for-Profit” Hospital Sector has the reputation of providing affordable and accessible healthcare for many years. This sector has done yeoman service over the years with some institutions from even before Independence. Although various institutions have been established for different purposes, this sector provides not only curative healthcare, but also preventive healthcare, and links healthcare with social reform, community engagement, and education. They utilize the resources and grants provided to them by the Government to provide cost effective healthcare to the population without being overly concerned about profits. However, this sector remains largely understudied, with a lack of awareness about its services in the public domain.
Open Research Awards: a Primer from UKRN
Authors: Merrett Kirsty , Mehta Mitul , Farran Emily Kate , Darby Robert
Published: June 2021

Run a competition to recognise and reward researchers who have used open practices. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY).
Personal income inequality in USA from a two-class perspective: 2004-2018
Authors: Kumar Rishabh
Published: June 2021

US incomes follow a two class pattern -- an insight originally shown by physicists in the econophysics literature. The upper class fits a power-law, or Pareto distribution, while the lower class follows an exponential distribution. Growing income inequality is explained by rising between-class inequality over the 2004-2018 period. The upper class has two important features which I analyze: it has expanded in size, accounting for the top 6 percent of the income distribution in 2018, and it is more complex than just capitalists because the labor income distribution also follows a two-class structure. This shows that homoploutia -- individuals rich in both labor and capital income -- is a defining characteristic of the upper class under modern capitalism. I argue that despite what appear as blurred lines from a traditional sense, income inequality and its rise in the US is very much a class based phenomena.
A language symphony: Sasha Sokolov’s Triptych and its musical motifs
Authors: Napolitano M.
Published: June 2021

This article focuses on the characteristics of Sasha Sokolov’s writing and the role that music plays in his verbal composition. Drawing on evidence from the writer’s biography, comments and interviews, it is possible to identify a specific connection between Sokolov’s proezia and his understanding of music composition — a connection that has yet failed to be grasped and examined by critics. Sokolov’s most recent literary work Triptych (2011) provides the reader with a set of clues helping to reveal the connection of Sokolov’s oeuvre with the world of music. Building on that, the author of the article intends to further explore the ways through which music partakes in the verbal composition of Triptych. The results point to the possibility of reconsidering the whole of Sasha Sokolov’s oeuvre from a novel point of view, one that would highlight the meaning of music in his literary works.
Lopatina, N. and Fridstein, Y., eds. (2019). ‘Whom thou desertest not, O Genius…’ Goethe in translations by Russian 19th-c. poets. Moscow: Infinitiv: Lingvistika. (In Russ.)
Authors: Yakusheva G. V.
Published: June 2021

A review of the anthology prepared by N. Lopatina, a renowned Russian bibliographer. The collection includes 187 translations of Goethe’s 78 poems, which are quoted in the original language, and of several poetic fragments from the tragedy Faust, the novel Wilhelm Meister, as well as the cycle West-Eastern Divan, made by 63 Russian 19th-c. poets, representatives of various traditions — from Classicism and Sentimentalism to Symbolism and Acmeism. The collection showcases the high achievements of the country’s school of poetic translation and acute cultural awareness of the Russian society in the 19th c., and focuses on the part of Goethe’s poetic oeuvre that was especially popular with the Russian reader. Another role of the anthology is to bridge a gap in our knowledge and uncover names, often unfairly forgotten, of Russian poets and philologists of the past in their interaction with the Western European literature.
Shulpyakov, G. (2020). The West toward the East. Moscow: Eksmo. (In Russ.)
Authors: Shapovalova A. A.
Published: June 2021

Shulpyakov’s book of essays invites the reader to give another thought to the age-old conflict: Where does the West end and the East begin? Is Russia an Asian country, even halfway? Russia serves as the point of attraction and the author’s self-reflection. Ensuring the book’s thematic diversity, the author covers the perennial topics of history, culture, and literature, all considered in a global context; whereas the semantic depth is achieved by more private motifs. A pivotal switching of the focus occurs at the end of the book, when Russia is presented as part of the Western world, geographically (and culturally), with regard to Turkey. Emphasised is the notional character of the world’s division into two parts. Contrasting one with the other merely helps the author to start a conversation, while The West toward the East [Zapad na Vostok] looks like a philological experiment: the author is trying to come to terms with his cultural inheritance, resolve the conflict between the tradition and fluidity, and discover a fitting place for himself and his country in a global context.
Bel Canto's Influence on the Development of Modern Chinese Opera Singing
Authors: Van Kesin
Published: June 2021

Since the emergence of bel canto in China, traditional Chinese singing has been greatly influenced. Modern Chinese opera not only inherits the essence of Chinese national music, but also includes the unique vocal abilities of bel canto. It is thanks to Chinese national music and bel canto, which give Chinese opera singing in modern opera a whole new artistic experience that makes contemporary Chinese opera singing aimed at diversified development. The article analyzes the direction of development of bel canto in the field of Chinese art and the influence of bel canto on the direction of development of Chinese opera singing. Clarify the direction of development of the Chinese operatic art.
Antique Series of Coinds Dedicated to Labours of Hercules (II-III A.D.)
Authors: Tiurin Sergei Sergeevich
Published: June 2021

The article examines the practice of issuing "serial" coins at various mints during the Roman Empire on the example of the twelve labors of Heracles (in the Roman interpretation - Hercules). In this article, a "series" means a complex of coins, regardless of metal and denomination, issued within the reign of one Roman emperor, one mint and / or one geographical place, united by one hero or a single storyline.
It was established that the series with the exploits of Heracles in the II-III centuries. AD were minted in all parts of the vast Roman state and beyond its borders: from the southernmost (Alexandria, Egypt) to the north (Panticapaeum, Bosporan kingdom), from the west (Tarsus, Cilicia) to the east (Colonia Agrippina, "Gallic Empire" by Mark Postumus). The serial issue of coins with Heracles was also recorded at the mint of the center of the state in Rome.
Effect of Magnetic Field Induce Arc in Autogenous TIG Welding of 304 Stainless Steel Butt Joint
Authors: Haikal Haikal , Chamim Moch. , Andriyansyah Deni , Raharjo Emanuel Budi , Baskoro Ario Sunar , Isnarno Isnarno
Published: June 2021

This paper reports the use of External Magnetic Field-Tungsten Inert Gas (EMF-TIG) method in butt joint applications to determine the effect of welding arc compression on the quality of butt joint of SS 304 thin plate was reported. The welding process was performed without using filler or autogenous welds. The external magnetic field was generated by placing a magnetic solenoid around the TIG welding torch. The results of this study showed that EMF-TIG welding can produce a more uniform bead width along the weld line compare with conventional TIG. Moreover, the D/W ratio obtained under external magnetic field was higher than without magnetic. However, the tensile strength of butt joint decreased with EMF-TIG because there is constriction in arc welding which produces shrinkage weld pool volume. In addition, high welding speeds result in a decrease in the tensile strength of both conventional TIG and EMF-TIG welds.
Synthesis of Bio-additive for Low Sulphur Diesel: Transesterification of Soybean Oil and Ethylene Glycol using K2CO3 Catalyst
Authors: Hariyanto Rhiby Ainur Basit , Firmansyah R. Arizal , Burhan R. Y. Perry , Zetra Yulfi
Published: June 2021

The desulphurization process of diesel fuel is carried out to reduce the amount of SO2 emissions that can cause acid rain. However, the desulphurization process in diesel fuel not only removes the sulfur compounds but polyaromatic and polar compounds are also eliminated during this process. The loss of these two compounds can reduce the lubricity properties of diesel fuel. Therefore, it is necessary to add an additive compound that can increase the lubricity properties. In this research, 2-hydroxyethyl ester (HEE) was synthesized as an additive to increase the lubricity of diesel fuel. This compound was synthesized through the transesterification reaction of soybean oil and ethylene glycol with K2CO3 as the base catalyst. The composition of the synthesized additives was analyzed using the Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Based on the results of GC-MS spectrum analysis, it is known that the 2-hydroxyethyl ester compound has been formed with a yield of 66.5% (relative to the area of the chromatogram peak). The HEE compound obtained is a mixture of 2 hydroxyethyl palmitate, 2 hydroxyethyl linoleate, 2 hydroxyethyl stearate, 2 hydroxyethyl arachidonate, 2 hydroxyethyl nervate, and 2 hydroxyethyl behenate.
The Effects of Rice Husk Particles Size as A Reinforcement Component on Resin-Based Brake Pad Performance: From Literature Review on the Use of Agricultural Waste as A Reinforcement Material, Chemical Polymerization Reaction of Epoxy Resin, to Experiments
Authors: Nandiyanto Asep Bayu Dani , Hofifah Siti Nur , Girsang Gabriela Chelvina Santiuly , Putri Silmi Ridwan , Budiman Bentang Arief , Triawan Farid , Al-Obaidi Abdulkareem Sh. Mahdi
Published: June 2021

This study aims to investigate the effect of rice husks’ particle size on resin-based brake pad performance (i.e. compressive strength, puncture strength, mass loss, wear rate, friction coefficient, and heat resistance). Bisphenol A-epichlorohydrin and cycloaliphatic amine were mixed to form resin and used as the brake pad's base material. In the experiment, rice husk with a specific particle size (i.e., 250, 500, dan 1000 μm) was added to the resin. Rice husk has received considerable interest due to its lignin, cellulose, and silica content, making it suitable as friction material due to its ceramic-like behavior. The experimental results showed small rice husk particles improved compressive strength, puncture strength, and bulk density. This can be obtained from the analysis of the maximum compressive strength for brake pad supported by particles with sizes of 250, 500, and 1000 μm having values of 0.238; 0.173; and 0.144 MPa, respectively. In contrast, large particles formed coarse surfaces and pores, decreased mass loss rate, and improve friction properties (i.e. wear rate, friction coefficient). The friction coefficient values of brake pad supported by particles with sizes of 250, 500, and 1000 µm were, respectively, 0.2075; 0.2070; and 0.3379. Particle size affected interpacking, interfacial bonding, pores number and size, thermal softening, mechanical properties, and friction properties of the brake pad. Comparison between the prepared resin-based and commercial brake pad was also done, confirming the utilization of agro-waste as a potential alternative for friction material in the brake pad.
Los atributos de los establecimientos educacionales que pueden predecir la preferencia por parte de los apoderados
Authors: Garay Mario , Sillard Mario
Published: June 2021

This research enquires the enrollment behaviour with the School Admission System (SAE) for the period 2020, applied for the first time in all regions of Chile. The study seeks to measure the statistical relationship between certain schoolsâ€™ attributes and the parentsâ€™ preferences of preschool and first grade students. Through the application of a multiple linear regression model, the set of independent variables considered in this study explains one third of the variability of the demand attracted by schools. The results obtained by schools in standardized testing (SIMCE) and the percentage of vulnerable students enrollment (IVE) appear as the main predictor variables.This study seeks to contribute to Â the theoretical debate regarding the phenomenon of choosing an educational institution in Chile. At the same time, it introduces the SAE, and the data that it generates as a source of information, into the field of educational research, which can be crucialÂ Â Â Â  Â to planning the Â strengthening of the Educational System and providing a more balanced offer to students.
PREVENTION OF BLEEDING ASSOCIATED WITH LATE VITAMIN K DEFICIENCY IN INFANTS OF THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF LIFE - TACTICS OF REDUCTION OF DEATHS AND DISABILITY
Authors: Kiselovа M. M.
Published: June 2021

The article, intended for neonatologists, general practitioners, family medicine, pediatricians, presents the main causes of disorders in the hemostasis system, which lead to the development of hemorrhagic syndrome in newborns and infants. Emphasis is placed on various forms of neonatal hemorrhagic disease (NHD), which is based on a deficiency of fat-soluble vitamin K. The main risk group for bleeding associated with late vitamin K deficiency is formed by children who are exclusively breastfed. The article presents modern approaches to the prevention of late bleeding associated with vitamin K deficiency, which is based on chronic problems of the digestive system – chronic cholestasis, cystic fibrosis and others. Describes and interprets current guidelines for the prophylactic use of vitamin K in infants in the first three months of life in European countries of high economic development, the United States, which reflects various effective schemes for the prevention of bleeding associated with vitamin K deficiency in infants, differing in single dose application of a preventive course and a way of administration of vitamin K (phytomenadione). The role of parents in the prevention of vitamin K deficiency in infants who are breastfed is emphasized.
REALITIES AND PERSPECTIVES OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE IN UKRAINE
Authors: Protas S.V.
Published: June 2021

The analysis of "reform" decisions in Ukraine testifies to the deliberate destruction of an outdated but effective preventive (preventive) direction of domestic medicine and the inability of the healthcare system to withstand global challenges without the existence of a real management vertical of anti-epidemic protection of the population. One of the names of a state institution is not enough for the development of the public health system in Ukraine, and the "rebranding" of the executive authorities not only does not facilitate, but also substantially complicates the state's security of its citizens. The issue of the creation of a competent authority in the field of epidemiological surveillance (surveillance) of infectious and non-communicable diseases and their prevention (prevention) is a priority issue of national security of the country. Conclusion. The organizational model of the National Public Health Service (preventive medicine) in the context of healthcare reform based on Ukrainian realities and the provisions of the World Health Organization Resolution EUR/RC61/R2 "Strengthening Capacity and Public Health Services in Europe: Framework Action "adopted at the 61st session of the European Regional Committee on September 14, 2011, as well as the concept of a single health according to the Global Healthcare Agenda.
Crecimiento del maíz en fases lunares, diseño de una actividad didáctica para una comunidad tzeltal
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas, Velasco Núñez Erivan , Cancino Flores Mercedes , Mazariegos Liévano Alejandro de Jesús
Published: June 2021

Consideramos que es posible incorporar elementos del medio social en actividades didácticas, como lo son los aspectos culturales de pueblos originarios, para el favorecimiento de la comprensión de la relación existente entre el parámetro pendiente respecto a la inclinación de la recta. También el pensamiento y lenguaje variacional puede ser incorporado en la actividad didáctica para jugar un papel importante en la comprensión de dicho tópico matemático. Los aspectos culturales desde la perspectiva tzeltal son las etapas del cultivo del maíz en distintas fases lunares. Se establece una estrategia metodológica de tres etapas en la cual para la primera etapa se han utilizado los aportes teóricos que corresponden a la reproducción cultural de Dietz, en la segunda etapa se han incorporado elementos de la noción de predicción para propiciar una racionalidad del pensamiento y lenguaje variacional para la comprensión de la relación existente entre el parámetro pendiente respecto a la inclinación de la recta. Una tercera etapa metodológica que consiste en una puesta en escena, donde se espera surjan argumentos que evidencien un favorecimiento para la comprensión de dicha relación entre conceptos matemáticos.
Suspicious Surfaces and Affective Mistrust in the South Caucasus
Authors: Mühlfried Florian
Published: June 2021

This article builds on ethnographic vignettes of mistrust, with the material stemming from the South Caucasus. Although mistrust has recently gained attention as a phenomenonsui generis, the impact of objects on the stirring of mistrust has been largely overlooked. The present article intends to fill this lacuna by investigating how certain objects are met with mistrust because their (material or discursive) surfaces and their contents seem inconsistent. The affective response to this perceived mismatch may be articulated in frustration or anger, but also in humor or longing. With respect to longing, I elaborate how this emotion stimulates searches for hidden truths that can be found in the realm of conspiracy theory.