bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CHINA – SERBIA COOPERATION: RESTRICTIONS AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Жемелінська Євгенія , Ліу ХунСун
Published: March 2022

China occupies an important position in Serbia's actual diplomatic strategy. Considering that the prospect of joining the European Union is one of the four major challenges for the future development of China-Serbia cooperation, the research objectives of this article is to focus on the limitations and challenges of China-Serbia relations. The author puts forward four major challenges facing China-Serbia cooperation: EU membership, global politics, trade restrictions, and cultural differences. Collecting data from the secondary sources, research papers and interviews from people in decision-making structures, with a focus on Serbia, this paper offers a reading of the opportunities to be explored as to the major challenges ad restrictions of Sino-Serbian relations.
ДЕРЖАВНЕ РЕГУЛЮВАННЯ МІЖНАРОДНОЇ ТЕХНІЧНОЇ ДОПОМОГИ НА ПРИКЛАДІ ЛЬВІВЩИНИ
Authors: Климчук Ірина
Published: March 2022

Досліджено суть та особливості реалізації програм МТД в Україні на прикладі Львівщини. Також у статті безпосередньо розглянуто інституційне забезпечення політики МТД у Львівській області, через дослідження сфери управління та координації політикою МТД у Львівській області. Здійснено аналіз інструментів імплементації політики МТД на Львівщині, зокрема порядок співфінансування проєктів міжнародної технічної допомоги з обласного бюджету та безпосередню реалізацію програм МТД, що сприяють прискоренню процесів реформування Львівської області.
ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ ТА ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНІ ОСНОВИ РОЗВИТКУ ТВОРЧОГО ПОТЕНЦІАЛУ СТУДЕНТІВ У КОНТЕКСТІ ДИСТАНЦІЙНОЇ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Кудикіна Надія , Прохорова Наталія , Братусь Іван
Published: March 2022

Публікацію присвячено висвітленню сукупності обґрунтованих положень системного характеру, які складають теоретичне підґрунтя розвитку творчого потенціалу студентів у процесі дистанційної освіти. Доведено, що поняття творчого потенціалу особистості ще з часів давньої Греції розглядається у нерозривній єдності с поняттям творчості. Філософські концепції творчості історично змінювались та розвивались, але всі філософи поділяють думку про те, що здатність людини твори нове, оригінальне, безпосередньо залежить від її творчого потенціалу. У сучасній філософії творчий потенціал розглядається як складна якість особистості, що засвідчує міру її здатності ставитись до власної діяльності як до творчого процесу, а це уможливлює постановку й вирішення нових завдань та отримання оригінального результату. У психології творчий потенціал розкривається переважно з двох позицій: з одного боку у взаємозв'язку з психологічним процесом творчої діяльності (мотивацією, аналізом проблемної, незвичайної для суб’єкта ситуації), визначенням мети, передбаченням результату та способів його досягнення), а з іншого – як сукупність властивостей особистості, які є ще прихованими, але необхідними для її реалізації. Психологами творчий потенціал розглядається через психічні процеси, стани, властивості людини, її пізнавальну сферу, уявлення, почуття, емоції та інші характеристики. Розглянуто деякі форми дистанційної освіти, в основу яких покладено інформаційно-комунікаційні технології, при чому критерієм систематизації обираємо їх техніко-технологічну складову. Виокремлено Положення в галузі освіти, які складають законодавчо-організаційне підґрунтя забезпечення розвитку творчого потенціалу студента у процесі дистанційної освіти. Уточнено зміст ключових дефініцій досліджуваної проблеми (творчий потенціал особистості, дистанційна освіта, "інформаційно-комунікаційні технології", "інформаційно-комунікаційні технології дистанційної освіти" та ін.). Наведено стислу характеристику поширених у практиці форм дистанційної освіти, що засновані на інформаційно-комунікаційних технологіях.
РОЗВИТОК ПІЗНАВАЛЬНИХ ІНТЕРЕСІВ МОЛОДШИХ ШКОЛЯРІВ
Authors: Порядченко Леся , Олексюк Тетяна
Published: March 2022

У статті розкривається поняття «пізнавальний інтерес» як найважливіша складова загального явища інтересу. Проаналізовано психолого-педагогічні особливості розвитку пізнавальних інтересів учнів у процесі навчання в початковій школі. Визначено основні поняття дослідження та висвітлено основні підходи до визначення цих понять. Розглянуто характерні ознаки та основні етапи процесу формування та етапи розвитку пізнавального інтересу. Підкреслюється важливість врахування цікавості дітей до сучасних технологій в розвитку пізнавальних інтересів та актуальність і затребуваність для формування в учнів правильного напрямку використання можливостей та розуміння своїх потреб. У статті широко розкрито засоби, методи та форми роботи вчителя у даному напрямку. Зазначені різні педагогічні прийоми, за допомогою яких вчитель має змогу досягти поставленої мети. Відзначено відмінність пізнавального інтересу школярів в межах одного і того ж класу, причини і характер таких проявів, обумовленість різним досвідом, особливими шляхами індивідуального розвитку.
ІНТЕГРАЦІЯ ЖІНОК ДО ЗБРОЙНИХ СИЛ: ДОСВІД РЕСПУБЛІКИ ПОЛЬЩА
Authors: Данілєвська Оксана , Мараєва Віолета
Published: March 2022

Висвітлено правові аспекти інтеграції жінок до Збройних сил Польщі, зміни щодо військової служби жінок, пов’язані з професіоналізацією польської ар-мії. Проаналізовано дані щодо кількості жінок у Збройних силах Польщі та умов проходження військової служби у різні періоди. Акцентовано увагу на існуванні ряду перешкод, що ставали на заваді військовій службі жінок та заходах, які ця країна зробила щодо їх подолання. Визначено пріоритетні напрямами інтеграції жінок до польських Збройних сил. Перспективними на-прямами подальших наукових студій можуть стати дослідження гендерної та релігійної різноманітності в армії, стану міжособистісних відносин жінок та чоловіків у військовому середовищі, визначення заходів, спрямованих на усунення гендерних стереотипів і протидію дискримінації у Збройних силах Польщі.
ENIOSTYLE AS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY CONCEPT
Authors: Шендерук Олена
Published: March 2022

Eniostyle is the most accessible, powerful, fast and objective system of human cognition. A person who lives in harmony with his nature is the strongest and most resourceful one. Man is an energy and informational being. Each of us consists of a special type of information and energy that we exchange with the world around us and with other people. And this exchange is unique for each of us. That is why we study eniostyle system – the style of energy and information exchange. Within the framework of eniostyle, a successful person is one who "got on its own tracks." A person who lives in accordance with his nature is the most resourceful and strongest. Eniostyle allows you not to rebuild yourself, but to understand what you are strong in and what your weaknesses are. It has clear criteria for determining the eniotype (East, West, South and North). All basic settings are the same: NORTH – preservation and development of systems; EAST – creativity, idea generation; SOUTH creating connections between people; WEST development of society. Returning to your type is fast and fun. It is enough just to study eniostyle and recognize yourself in one of the types. You become interested in the surrounding people, you begin to speak with other people in their language, you select the most suitable environment for yourself for quick professional and social realization. The quality of your life changes, while you strengthen yourself many times over and create the most favorable environment for self-realization.
ОРНІТОЛОГІЧНІ НАЗВИ-СИМВОЛИ У ТВОРАХ ПИСЬМЕННИКІВ БУКОВИНИ КІНЦЯ ХІХ – ПОЧАТКУ ХХ СТ.
Authors: Івасюта Марина
Published: March 2022

У статті проаналізовано особливості функціонування орнітологічних назв-символів у творах письменників Буковини кінця ХІХ – початку ХХ ст. із погляду взаємодії загальнонаціонального та індивідуально-авторського символокористування і встановлено, що орнітологічні назви-символи є важливими мовно-виражальними засобами, характеризуються глибокою змістовою наповненістю, мають давнє походження й нове авторське трактування. Виокремлено найосновніші символи-орнітоніми в творчості названих авторів; з’ясовано мотивацію творення символічного значення і значення символу для відтворення дійсності та розкриття внутрішнього світу людини; встановлено, що орнітологічні назви-символи виступають засобом передачі думок і почуттів та якнайповніше розкривають контекстуальну семантику; окреслено перспективи подальших досліджень.
ТВОРЧІ КОМПОЗИЦІЇ ХУДОЖНИКА ОЛЕКСАНДРА ГРЕНА ЯК ЗНАКОВА СКЛАДОВА УКРАЇНСЬКОГО АВАНГАРДУ
Authors: Віштаченко Вікторія
Published: March 2022

У статті висвітлено мистецький доробок подільського художника О. Грена як знакової складової українського авангарду, що демонструє унікальну неповторну манеру митця, випрацювану на переосмисленні досягнень авангардного образотворчого мистецтва і традицій народної творчості, не втрачає своєї актуальності і привабливості дотепер. Встановлено, що досі немає ґрунтовних досліджень творчого доробку митця в культурологічному контексті. У статті розглядаються питання взаємодії інтернаціонального і національного, новітнього й традиційного в авангардному живописі ХХ ст. у контексті вивчення творчого доробку окремо взятого художника-авангардиста та його значення для культурно-мистецького життя України. Дослідження мистецької спадщини О. Грена дають підстави для повнішого усвідомлення і визначення шляхів подальшого поступу сучасної української художньої культури в контексті світового мистецького процесу, нинішніх надбань і майбутніх перспектив.
Analysis of use of virtual spaces in higher education
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, México, Pérez García Édgar Alfonso , Rodríguez Sánchez José de Jesús
Published: March 2022

This work aims to know how the trend in the use of virtual spaces is, from the proposals is of incorporating technology in the teaching practice in Higher Education and knows if the level of use of information and communication technologies (ICT) affects the design and development of the proposals. In this work was used a correlative transactional methodology and the process was concurrent by complementation with a group of professors from a Mexican public university. We observed that sending and receiving documents is the most used dynamic and that, the main obstacles and difficulties are get internet accessibility and the connection speeds. The main learning activity used is creating individual documents. We concluded that, the level of skill in use of ICT that the teacher considers having does not improve the integration of technologies inside of teaching practice, and that the use of virtual spaces is oriented towards instrumental aspects (do not spent paper, automatic evaluation, and others), the possibility of structuring pedagogical proposals with integration of ICT that seek to improve the teaching and learning process in students is left aside.
Sex differences in the outcome of expressive writing in parents of children with leukaemia
Authors: Christiansen Dorte Mølgaard , Martino Maria Luisa , Elklit Ask , Freda Maria Francesca
Published: March 2022

Background

Sex differences are widely reported in clinical psychology but are rarely examined in interventions.

Method

This mixed-method explorative study examined sex differences in 13 mothers and 10 fathers of children in the off-therapy phase of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Parents underwent an expressive writing intervention using the guided written disclosure protocol (GWDP).

Results

Mothers had more negative mood profiles than fathers but improved more during the intervention.

Conclusion

Though preliminary, our findings highlight the importance of sex as a potential moderator of intervention and treatment outcome that could be of great clinical significance.
Coping in the Emergency Medical Services: Associations with the personnel’s stress, self-efficacy, job satisfaction, and health
Authors: Rojas Roberto , Hickmann Maxi , Wolf Svenja , Kolassa Iris-Tatjana , Behnke Alexander
Published: March 2022

Background

Emergency Medical Services personnel (EMSP) are recurrently exposed to chronic and traumatic stressors in their occupation. Effective coping with occupational stressors plays a key role in enabling their health and overall well-being. In this study, we examined the habitual use of coping strategies in EMSP and analyzed associations of coping with the personnel’s health and well-being.

Method

A total of N = 106 German Red Cross EMSP participated in a cross-sectional survey involving standardized questionnaires to report habitual use of different coping strategies (using the Brief-COPE), their work-related stress, work-related self-efficacy, job satisfaction, as well as mental and physical stress symptoms.

Results

A confirmatory factor analysis corroborated seven coping factors which have been identified in a previous study among Italian emergency workers. Correlation analyses indicated the coping factor “self-criticism” is associated with more work-related stress, lower job satisfaction, and higher depressive, posttraumatic, and physical stress symptoms. Although commonly viewed as adaptive coping, the coping factors “support/venting”, “active coping/planning”, “humor”, “religion”, and “positive reappraisal” were not related to health and well-being in EMSP. Exploratory correlation analyses suggested that only “acceptance” was linked to better well-being and self-efficacy in EMSP.

Conclusion

Our results emphasize the need for in-depth investigation of adaptive coping in EMSP to advance occupation-specific prevention measures.
The case for safe injection sites: examining 'harm reduction' in insite`s communication strategies
Authors: Unknown Author
Published: March 2022

The term “harm reduction” has been used as a label for certain policies and programs in the field of illicit drugs for many years, but there has never been a universal definition for the term or unanimous consensus on how the term should be used. Some proponents argue that harm reduction must be a movement that challenges traditional drug laws, while others believe that harm reduction should chiefly be a public health approach that aims to improve the overall health of drug users. Some scholars hail harm reduction for taking an amoral and value-neutral position
towards drug use, while others criticize it for devaluing human rights and perpetuating the marginalization of drug users. Drawing on Foucault’s framework of governmentality, Petersen and Lupton’s (1996) concept of the “new public health,” and Goffman’s (1963) theories on stigma, this research investigates the types of claims and arguments that InSite—Canada’s only supervised injection site and perhaps its most recognized harm reduction program—uses in its
website and press releases to characterize and justify its services. Three news articles from The Vancouver Sun are also examined for a comparison of the complexities and diverse viewpoints that often arise in descriptions and defenses of harm reduction, supervised injection service, and illicit drug use.
Understanding the Influence of Mobile Interface of Shopee and Lazada on Customer Conversion
Authors: Centeno Therhey Ann , Pacheco Alliah Clarisse , Sigua Gem Danielle , Tan Nicole John , Fernandez Ronald
Published: March 2022

Mobile commerce is an industry that has rapidly grown in value over the years. Fewer customers now use their mobile devices only as a single functioning unit, expanding their purpose even to shopping. Despite its increasing popularity, recent literature reviews did not reveal a definitive study on m-commerce app interface quality and its relation to customer conversion. This paper aims to understand the influence of mobile interface on customer conversion by examining the top 2 e-commerce apps in the Philippines – Shopee and Lazada. The Regression analysis method is applied in determining relationships between variables. From a total of 385 participants, results show that dimensions of the mobile interface (visual appeal, layout quality, information quality) influence credibility and usability, except for in-app banners, which has a negligible effect on customers. The study has also found that all aspects of mobile interface positively influence customer conversion. On top of that, the researchers have also taken steps to discover that perceived trust and ease of use greatly affect customer conversion. Hence, when a customer finds an e-commerce platform to be trustworthy and user-friendly, the more they will be likely to purchase a product.
The Effect of Hidden Value of Intangible Assets, Investment Opportunity Set, and Environmental Performance on Economic Performance
Authors: Rosiana Nova , Surjandari Dwi Asih
Published: March 2022

This study examines the effect of the Hidden Value of Intangible Assets, Investment Opportunity Set, and Environmental Performance on Economic Performance in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2016 to 2020. This study relies on secondary data obtained from annual reports obtained from the official website. PT Indonesia Stock Exchange, namely www.idx.co.id. The total sampling used for this study is 28 companies. The software used is E-Views 10.0. The findings of this study indicate that the Investment Opportunity Set and Environmental Performance have a positive effect on Economic Performance, while the Hidden Value of Intangible Assets has no effect on Economic Performance.
Penyuluhan Vaksin COVID-19 Dan Protokol Pencegahan COVID-19 Di Masa Kenormalan Baru (New Normal) Serta Pendistribusian Apd Di Desa Paddinging, Takalar
Authors: Abdullah Rezky Putri Indarwati , Zulfahmidah Zulfahmidah , Abdullah Surya Sumantri
Published: March 2022

Latar Belakang : Pandemi global COVID-19 pertama kali diumumkan pada 11 Maret 2020 menandakan bahwa virus ini sudah menjangkiti populasi besar di berbagai negara. Upaya telah dilakukan oleh berbagai negara, termasuk Indonesia, untuk mengembangkan vaksin yang ideal untuk pencegahan infeksi SARS-CoV-2 dengan berbagai platform yaitu vaksin inaktivasi inactivated virus vaccines, vaksin virus yang dilemahkan (live attenuated), vaksin vektor virus, vaksin asam nukleat, vaksin seperti virus (virus-like vaccine), dan vaksin subunit protein. Vaksinasi COVID-19 bertujuan untuk mengurangi transmisi/penularan COVID-19, menurunkan angka kesakitan dan kematian akibat COVID-19, mencapai kekebalan kelompok di masyarakat (herd immunity) dan melindungi masyarakat dari COVID-19 agar tetap produktif secara sosial dan ekonomi. Kekebalan kelompok hanya dapat terbentuk apabila cakupan vaksinasi tinggi dan merata di seluruh wilayah. Metode : melakukan penyuluhan mengenai pengenalan vaksin COVID-19 dan edukasi protokol pencegahan COVID-19 di Era Kenormalan Baru (New Normal) serta pendistribusian APD di Desa Paddinging, Takalar dengan menggunakan alat bantu seperti flipchart. Hasil : Berdasarkan dari data hasil kuesioner (pre dan post test) pada peserta, didapatkan peningkatan pemahaman tentang vaksin COVID-19 yakni dari 30% menjadi 70% jawaban benar. Para peserta sebagian besar telah vaksin COVID-19 namun beberapa anggota keluarga mereka belum vaksin dikarenakan kurangnya pemahaman terkait vaksin tersebut sehingga masyarakat cukup antusias bertanya terkait bahaya dan efek samping yang ditimbulkan oleh karena vaksin COVID-19.
Commercial DNA Typing Test Kit Comparison for Multipurpose of Human Identification
Authors: Shotivaranon Jittima , Rerkamnuaychoke Budsaba
Published: March 2022

Human identification is applied to prove interpersonal relationships by using commercial test kits of a single tube multiplex PCR on DNA repeated sequence (short tandem repeat, STR) genetic markers. Each commercial test kit has different limitation and advantage. The objective of this report is to compare the advantage and limitation of 8 commercial test kits (GlobalFiler Express, GlobalFiler™ IQC / GlobalFiler, Verifiler Express, Verifiler Plus, Investigator 24 Plex QS, Investigator 24 Plex Go, Investigator 26 Plex QS, and PowerPlex Fusion6C). We not only reviewed and compared the strengths and limitations of these 8 commercial test kits but also compared DNA profiles generated by 3 commercial test kits which were used in routine paternity service of Human Genetic Laboratory, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. The data demonstrated that combined results of different commercial test kits was able to solve the interpretation of mutation or exclusion cases in some situations.
Language Response as a Cultural Element to Globalization
Authors: Iskandarsyah Siregar
Published: March 2022

Language's central and vital role and function make it very interesting to continue to be explored, questioned, and studied. The Republic of Indonesia has an official language used by its citizens, namely Bahasa Indonesia. This language aims to unite the Indonesian people who are multicultural or have ethnic and cultural diversity so that no distance separates fellow Indonesian citizens from hundreds of tribes, according to the 1928 Youth Pledge Convention. The thing that must be realized now is the use of the Indonesian language, which is getting weaker. The weakness is not that it is not used at all but that foreign terms are included in public discussion, and it tends to be considered more prestigious to be used. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method that refers to the sources of literature and the results of previous studies. The existence of Indonesian can decline when most Indonesians are happy and proud to use a foreign language that is considered more respectable and classier. However, the current condition of the existence of the Indonesian language is still in a safe stage. Bahasa Indonesia can continue to exist while preserving it by following the prevailing context and linguistic rules and developing its construction according to the needs and desires of civilization.
Principal Component Analysis in Bitter Gourd (Momordica Charantia L.)
Authors: Jatav Vinod , Singh Dk , Singh Nk , Panchbhaiya A
Published: March 2022

Investigation was carried out to assess genetic diversity through principal component analysis (PCA) and D2 analysis. Twenty four genotypes of bitter gourd were grown in RBD with three replications including two checks (Pant karela-1 and Pant karela-2). Principal component analysis showed that the first Eigen root had maximum of 26.83% variation of total variation, while the first six principal component axes together with explained 84.05% variation, which were used for cluster analysis, suggesting first six principal axes are adequate to explain the variation in reduced dimension. Clustering through D2 analysis revealed maximum inter-cluster distance of 498.80 between clusters IV and V followed by cluster III and V (322.81). Thus the genotypes grouped under cluster V, IV and III may yield maximum heterosis upon hybridization and also create wide variability including transgressive segregants in selfed generations.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 51(1): 1-7, 2022 (March)
Antioxidant Profile of Commonly Consumed Fruits And Vegetables in India
Authors: Vinita - , Rani Varsha , Ritu -
Published: March 2022

Vitamin C, β carotene and phenolics constitute the major class of antioxidants in fruits and vegetables which protect cell against oxidative damage and prevent humans from degenerative diseases. Antioxidants profile in terms of content and capacity in each 10 commonly consumed fruits and green leafy vegetables (GLV) using phenolics, flavonoids, FRAP, DPPH radical scavenging activity, vitamin C and β carotene analysis were determined. Among fruits aonla had the highest total phenolics (1654 mg GAE/100 g), total flavonoids (512.49 mgRE/100 g), FRAP (23055 mgTE/100 g), DPPH radical scavenging activity (6322.36 mgRE/100 g) and vitamin C (401 mg/100g) followed by grapes, Ziziphus and guava. Mango contained exceptionally high (2210.99 μg/100 g) amount of β- carotene whereas papaya contained 630.48 μg/100 g. Among GLVs mint leaves, curry leaves and Chinopodium leaves had been an excellent source of antioxidants. Regular consumption of GLVs and fruits can protect from degenerative diseases and aging and may provide longevity.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 51(1): 45-50, 2022 (March)
Biomolecular Protective Effects of Bacopa Monnieri (L.) Pennell Leaf Extracts Against Oxidative Damage
Authors: Radha P , Sumathi S
Published: March 2022

In living systems, free radicals are constantly generated and they can cause extensive damage to tissues and biomolecules, leading to various disease conditions, especially degenerative diseases, and extensive lysis.The most effective way to eliminate free radicals which cause oxidative stress is with the help of antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent free radical-induced tissue damage by preventing the formation of radicals by scavenging them, or by promoting their decomposition. In the present study, the biomolecular protective effects of B. monnieri leaf extracts against oxidative stress induced damage to lipids and DNA in cell free systems and intact cells were analyzed. Results showed that the leaf extracts of B. monnieri rendered protection against oxidative stress induced damage in both cell-free systems and intact cells.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 51(1): 123-129, 2022 (March)
Accelerated Seed Ageing of Barnyard Millet and Their Response to Grain Yield
Authors: Vijayakumar E , Sujatha K , Vanniarajan C
Published: March 2022

Relationship between the yield and physiological characters in accelerated aged seeds of two varieties and three advanced breeding lines of barnyard millet were tested. Two different methods of seed ageing process were used and a non-significant relationship between the methods was found. It indicates that either of this can be used for accelerated seed ageing process. All the lines showed clear deterioration during the ageing process and there was a clear difference between the different genotypes of barnyard millet. MDU 1 endured well and ACM- 12-110 deteriorated more during the ageing process. The germination per cent and vigour index showed a significantly high correlation with the single plant yield, whereas dry matter production showed a significant relationship with the green fodder yield.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 51(1): 169-173, 2022 (March)
Evaluation of Cashew (Anacardium Occidentale L.) Genotypes For Nut Yield Traits in South Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: Ramteke Vikas
Published: March 2022

An experiment was conducted to find out the promising genotype for commercial cultivation in the region. All the genotypes differed in their growth and yield characters. Among the genotypes evaluated, H-68 had the maximum growth characters like tree height, stem girth and canopy spread whereas total laterals/m2, flowering laterals/m2, fruit set/m2, number of nuts per panicle, nut yield/ tree and shelling percentage were maximum in H-303. M- 15/4 showed longest flowering duration. Genotypes H-255 and H-367 had the highest nut weight and apple weight, respectively. Apple TSS was recorded maximum in T. No. 30/1 whereas apple acidity was recorded maximum in M- 15/4. Results showed that the cashew hybrids H-303 and H-68 are promising in the agro-climatic region of Bastar plateau of Chhattisgarh.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 51(1): 179-184, 2022 (March)
Lupane Triterpenoids, Phytosterol, Phenolic Acid and Fatty Acid From Leaves of Bouea Oppositifolia (Roxb.) Meisn.
Authors: Islam Ashraful , Taher Mohammad Abdullah , Soma Mahfuza Afroz , Bari Md Sazzadul , Khandokar Labony , Mansur Muhammad Abdullah Al , Hossain Md Khalid , Rashid Mohammad A
Published: March 2022

Phytochemical investigation of petroleum ether (PESF) and dichloromethane soluble (DCMSF) fractions designated as PESF and DCMSF, respectively of methanol extract of leaves of Bouea oppositifolia (Roxb. Meisn. (an endangered species of Bangladesh) yielded six compounds, which were characterized as betulin (1), lupeol (2), lupenone (3), stigmasterol (4), p-coumaric acid (5), and oleic acid (6) by high field NMR studies and comparison with published values. The identity of the isolated compounds were further substantiated by co-TLC.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 51(1): 185-189, 2022 (March)
Evaluation of Drug Prescribing Patterns in Dermatology Outpatient Department of Two Teaching Hospitals in Bangladesh
Authors: Jannat Tamanna , Shahriar Iram , Islam Baishakhi , Rowshan Mahfuza Mazeda , Sumi Sharmin Akter , Jabeen Labiba
Published: March 2022

Background: Skin diseases are common and cause a huge burden globally. Bangladesh is known to have a high prevalence of skin diseases. Considering the economic burden of the skin diseases treatment and its high prevalence, it is important to study the drug prescribing patterns in skin diseases.

Objective: To evaluate the prescribing pattern of drug according to World Health Organization (WHO) prescribing indicators among the patients attending Dermatology outpatient department in two teaching hospitals.

Materials and method: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in outpatient department of Dermatology in Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) and Sir Salimullah Medical College & Mitford Hospital (SSMC & MH) from July 2015 to June 2016. A total number of 600 prescriptions (300 from each hospital) were enrolled in the study. The general information and data were collected in the questionnaire and subjected to evaluation using WHO prescribing indicators.

Results: The average number of drugs per prescription was 2.41 in DMCH and 2.38 in SSMC & MH. Only 23.72% drugs in DMCH and 27.79% drugs in SSMC & MH were prescribed by generic name. The percentage of prescriptions with antibiotics was 46% in DMCH and 45.66% in SSMC & MH. The percentage of prescriptions with an injection encountered was 0.67% and 0.33% in DMCH and SSMC & MH respectively. This study also revealed that, the percentage of drugs prescribed from the Essential Drug List (EDL) of Bangladesh was 56% in DMCH and 57.68% in SSMC & MH.

Conclusion: There is need to emphasize to keep the average number of drugs as low as possible and encourage prescribing by generic name and from Essential Drug List (EDL).

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Concrete placing crew and truckmixer productivities as affected by delivery scheduling policies
Authors: Anson Michael , Siu Francis Ming Fung
Published: March 2022

When ready mixed concrete is placed in forms on site, the goal is to ensure that both the placing crew is never idle when waiting for a delivery of concrete and that concrete delivery truckmixers never have to wait in a queue to be unloaded. This situation is almost never achieved in practice for a routine pour. Usually, both crews and truckmixers have to wait for some of the time. To better understand the behavioural characteristics of the concreting system, in terms of crew idle time and truckmixer excess time on site, simulation experiments were carried out to compare the effects of two truckmixer plant dispatch policies. For larger pours in particular, a serial dispatch policy is found more wasteful of truckmixer time than circulating dispatch as long as the correct size of circulating fleet is chosen. In addition, for serial dispatch, due to the system flow parameter variabilities seen in real life, it is suggested that to choose the theoretically optimum dispatch interval at the plant is wasteful of truckmixer time and that better coordinated plant and site resource matching requires slightly greater choice over the length of intervals.
Potential climate-driven changes to seabird demography: implications for assessments of marine renewable energy development
Authors: Searle KR , Butler A , Waggitt JJ , Evans PGH , Quinn LR , Bogdanova MI , Evans TJ , Braithwaite JE , Daunt F
Published: March 2022

Europe has set ambitious green energy targets, to which offshore renewable developments (ORDs) will make a significant contribution. Governments are legally required to deliver ORDs sustainably; however, they may have detrimental impacts on wildlife, especially those already experiencing declines due to climate change. Population viability analysis (PVA) is the standard method for forecasting population change in ORD assessments, but PVAs do not currently account for climate effects. We quantified climate effects on seabird breeding success for 8 UK species breeding in the North Sea. We assessed the potential for seabirds to mitigate climate-driven changes in breeding success by accessing wider resources through increased foraging ranges around colonies. We demonstrate strong links between breeding success and climate in 5 species. In 4 of these species, future climate projections indicated large declines in breeding success relative to current rates. Only one species was predicted to increase breeding success under future climate. In all 5 species, there was limited opportunity for species to increase breeding success by expanding foraging ranges to access more suitable future climatic conditions. Climate change will have significant ramifications for future breeding success of seabirds breeding in the North Sea, an area undergoing extensive and rapid offshore renewable energy development. We recommend 3 methods for including climate-driven changes to seabird breeding success within ORD assessments: development of predictive climate-driven habitat use models to estimate ORD-wildlife interactions; delivery of a new ORD assessment framework that includes dynamic predictions of climate-driven habitat use and demography of wildlife populations; and consideration of climate-driven changes in the implementation of compensatory measures.
Red wine polyphenols prevent endothelial damage induced by CCl4 administration
Authors: Babál P , Kristová V , Černá A , Janega P , Pecháňová O , Danihel Ľ , Andriantsitohaina R
Published: March 2022

It became evident in the present study that carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4)), in addition to its known liver and renal toxicity, causes serious damage to endothelial cells. The preventive effect of red wine on cardiovascular diseases has been documented in a number of human population studies as well as in animal experimental models. In this study, the endothelium protective effect of polyphenolic compounds isolated from red wine was studied in rats administered 0.5 ml of CC(4)/kg body weight intraperitoneally twice a week for 8 weeks. Endothelemia (endothelial cells/10 microl of plasma) was used as the marker of endothelial cell injury in vivo. Chronic CCl(4) treatment for 8 weeks lead to a 3-fold increase of free endothelial cells circulating in the blood when compared to the baseline values (2.5+/-0.3). Parallel oral administration of polyphenols 40 mg/kg/day significantly decreased the endothelemia. Polyphenolic compounds alone did not produce significant changes. Three weeks of spontaneous recovery after the 8-week treatment with CCl(4) did not lead to a marked decrease of endothelemia, but the administration of red wine polyphenols during the 3-week period significantly decreased free endothelial cells in the blood. It can be concluded that long-term administration of CCl(4) may serve as a useful experimental model of endothelial damage. The red wine polyphenolic compounds exert a powerful protective effect on endothelial cells from the injury caused by CCl(4). This effect was documented by decreased endothelemia that corresponded to diminished endothelial cell swelling and detachment evaluated by histology of the vascular intima. The endothelium protective effect may be one of the key factors that contribute to the preventive action of red wine on cardiovascular diseases.
Adipocytokines and cancer
Authors: Housa D , Housová J , Vernerová Z , Haluzík M
Published: March 2022

Adipose tissue-produced hormones significantly affect the metabolism of lipids and carbohydrates as well as numerous other processes in human body. It is generally accepted that endocrine dysfunction of adipose tissue may represent one of the causal links between obesity and insulin resistance/diabetes. Epidemiological studies underlined that obesity represents a significant risk factor for the development of cancer, although the exact mechanism of this relationship remains to be determined. Multiple recent studies have indicated that some of adipose tissue-derived hormones may significantly influence the growth and proliferation of tumorous stroma and malignant cells within. Here we review current knowledge about possible relationship of leptin and adiponectin to the etiopathogenesis of different malignant tumors. Most of the studies indicated that while leptin may potentiate the growth of cancer cells in vitro, adiponectin appears to have an opposite effect. Further studies are necessary to decide whether obesity-induced endocrine dysfunction of adipose tissue can directly influence carcinogenesis in different tissues and organs.
Under-Reporting of Self-Reported Medical Conditions in Aviation: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Authors: Strand Trond-Eirik , Lystrup Nora , Martinussen Monica
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND: The applicants’ self-declaration of medical history is crucial for safety. Some evidence indicates that under-reporting of medical conditions exists. However, the magnitude in a population of aviation personnel has not been reported earlier.METHODS:
A total of 9941 applicants for medical certificate/attestation for aviation-related safety functions during the last 5 yr up to December 2019 were registered at the Civil Aviation Authority Norway. E-mail addresses were known for 9027 of these applicants, who were invited to participate in
a web-based survey.RESULTS: Among the 1616 respondents, 726 (45%) were commercial pilots, 457 (28%) private pilots, 272 (17%) air traffic controllers, and the remaining were cabin crew or crew in aerodrome/helicopter flight information service (AFIS or HFIS, respectively). A total
of 108 were initial applicants. The age group 50+ constituted the largest proportion of respondents (53%). Aeromedical certification in general was believed to improve flight safety “to a high” or “very high extent” by 64% of the respondents. A total of 188 individuals
(12%) admitted having under-reported information related to one or more categories, including mental (3%) or physical health (4%), medications (2%), and drug use, including alcohol use (5%). Among these, 21 participants believed their own under-reporting “to some” or “to
a high extent” affected flight safety. In total 50% of noninitial applicants reported that they knew colleagues who had under-reported information. Analyses revealed that being a commercial pilot showed a higher risk for under-reporting compared with other classes and the perception
of aeromedical examiners in a supportive or authoritative role reduced the risk.CONCLUSIONS: Under-reporting of medical conditions could be significant in aviation. Further studies should be conducted to investigate the true extent of under-reporting and its impact on flight safety
and what mitigating measures might be recommended.Strand T-E, Lystrup N, Martinussen M. Under-reporting of self-reported medical conditions in aviation: a cross-sectional survey. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2022; 93(4):376–383.
Short-Term Volume Loading Effects on Estimated Intracranial Pressure in Human Volunteers
Authors: Kurazumi Takuya , Ogawa Yojiro , Takko Chiharu , Kato Tomokazu , Konishi Toru , Iwasaki Ken-ichi
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND: Short-term fluid loading is used as part of post-spaceflight medical procedures and clinical treatment in hospitals. Hypervolemia with hemodilution induced by rapid fluid infusion reportedly impaired dynamic cerebral autoregulation. However, the effects on intracranial
pressure (ICP) remain unknown. Therefore, we estimated ICP noninvasively (nICP) to examine whether rapid fluid infusion would raise ICP.METHODS: Twelve healthy male volunteers underwent two discrete normal saline (NS) infusions (15 and 30 ml · kg−1 stages,
NS-15 and NS-30, respectively) at a rate of 100 ml · min−1. The cerebral blood flow (CBF) velocity (CBFv) waveform from the middle cerebral artery obtained by transcranial Doppler ultrasonography was recorded, as was the arterial blood pressure (ABP) waveform at the
radial artery obtained by tonometry. We then used these waveforms to calculate nICP, cerebral artery compliance, and the pulsatility index (PI) in an intracranial hydraulic model.RESULTS: nICP increased significantly in both infusion stages from preinfusion (preinfusion: 7.6 ±
3.4 mmHg; NS-15: 10.9 ± 3.3 mmHg; NS-30: 11.7 ± 4.2 mmHg). No significant changes were observed in cerebral artery compliance or PI. Although ABP did not change in any stage, CBFv increased significantly (preinfusion: 67 ± 10 cm · s−1; NS-15: 72
± 12 cm · s−1; NS-30: 73 ± 12 cm · s−1).DISCUSSION: Hypervolemia with hemodilution induced by rapid fluid infusion caused increases in nICP and CBFv. No changes were observed in cerebral artery compliance or PI related
to cerebrovascular impedance. These findings suggest that rapid fluid infusion may raise ICP with increased CBF.Kurazumi T, Ogawa Y, Takko C, Kato T, Konishi T, Iwasaki K. Short-term volume loading effects on estimated intracranial pressure in human volunteers. Aerosp Med Hum
Perform. 2022; 93(4):347–353.
Perspectives regarding Current Account Deficit, Interest Rates, Inflation and Exchange Rates;
Turkey Example1
Authors: DOĞAN Burhan , ILICA Naciye
Published: March 2022

The current account deficit problem has become one of the chronic problems of Turkey during recent years. To achieve macroeconomic balance, the share of the current account deficit in the gross domestic product should be kept under control. Due to this reason, it is of great significance for the economic policies to be formed to analyze the factors affecting the current account deficit and to reveal which one has a larger share of the current account deficit.
Turkey's current account deficit between the years 2002-2019 will be analyzed with the VAR model and the Granger causality test in this study. The purpose of the study is to reveal the whole of the factors affecting the current account deficit and to reveal the relationship between inflation, which is seen as financing the current account deficit, but which is one of the biggest problems of the Turkish economy, the exchange rate, which is the most significant factor in our foreign trade, and the interest rate trio, which affects the foreign capital inflow to the country, with the current account deficit.
Renminbi (RMB) Appreciation: Discussion and Analysis on China’s Trade Balance, Import and Export from 2005 to 2019
Authors: Nguyen Hung , Wang Ningyu (Jade)
Published: March 2022

The modern mainstream in economic globalization and integration suggests that trade cooperation is being a trend that forges foreign trade generally contributes as a vital driving force to the national economic development. In particular, changes in the exchange rate due to either market forces or monetary policies have been viewed as a direct effect on a country’s trade balance, industrial development, and macroeconomic growth. Since China acceded to the World Trade Organization (WTO), its economic openness has been further enhanced, and the total foreign trade volume has multiplied. However, the Renminbi (RMB) exchange rate lately has received widespread attention. This paper examines and discusses the impact, if any, of exchange rate changes under currency appreciation on China’s trade balance from 2005 to 2019. For the selection of necessary variables related to trade balance, we use a set of independent variables including income, RMB exchange rate, and FDI to research the correlation between those variables by using the co-integration testing method and impulse response function. The empirical testing results suggest that RMB appreciation could affect China’s trade balance, though not significantly, and most likely reduce the trade surplus. The appreciation in RMB also creates a favorable environment for domestic enterprises to trade. Further, the Chinese government should take appropriate measures to respond to the impact of RMB appreciation on China’s exports.
The Impact of Simplified Inference Methods on the Results of Research on the Sense of Security
Authors: Zając, Ph.D* Aleksandra , Misiuk Prof. PhD hab. Andrzej , Polak, Ph.D Mateusz
Published: March 2022

The article highlighted the doubts and limitations of the traditional way of conducting surveys on fear of crime by political scientists and criminologists. Therefore, it was proposed to introduce the concept of bounded rationality to check the adequacy of these studies, and the experiment was conducted to demonstrate the impact of the framing effect and a simplified inference method, the availability heuristic on the formulation of answers in classic survey questions concerning fear of crime. The article discussed the results of the author’s own research and made suggestions for further possible research on heuristics and fear of crime, and indicated the implications of the results for the crime fear survey practice.
Effects of Financial Development and Institutions on Firm in Malaysia
Authors: Huay Huay Lee  , Siong Hook Law  , Lee Chin  , W. N. W Azman-Saini
Published: March 2022

This study is motivated to examine if firm growth is dependent on access to external finance but subject to the macroeconomic environment. Using firm-level data from firms listed in Bursa Malaysia for the 2006-2014 period, the study applies dynamic panel system generalized method of moments (GMM) estimation (Blundell & Bond, 1998) to estimate how a country’s embedded financial development and institutional quality impacts the linkage of firms’ external financial dependence and growth opportunities to firm growth. A dynamic system GMM approach is employed to address the endogeneity and serial correlation concern. Firms that have greater growth opportunities actually grow faster with better financial development with embedded good institutions in the case of Malaysia. So findings concluded that firms experience higher growth through better allocation of finance since they have good potential to grow. This has shed important light on policymakers in formulating the design of many financial development policies across a wide set of countries aimed at fostering financial markets and the banking services sector to provide the vital sources of external financing needed by corporations in financing their investments. A well-functioning financial system is a necessary condition for promoting firm growth.
Designing a Pedagogy for Higher Education Success:An Empirical Study in Malaysia
Authors: Jayaraman Krishnaswamy  , Cliftton Baba Nyepit  , Goh See-Kwong  , Vijayalakshmi R.
Published: March 2022

The purpose of the present study is to develop a conceptual research model and test its applications to educationalists to design the pedagogy for higher education success particularly for higher education institutions in developing nations. Earlier studies have lesser dimensions on student-centered-learning whereas the current study exposes most of the potential predictors while conceptualizing the model and is highly suitable during the turbulence period of COVID-19. The findings of the study revealed that smart classroom, user-friendly technology, and partnership have a positive influence on higher education success. The present article considered the perceived benefits namely language skills, computing abilities, and rational thinking as a mediating variable and enact its important role in higher education success. The proposed model is useful for educationalists to design the course curriculum for higher education institutions. The significant findings obtained in the present study can be applied and customized to higher education institutions in the globe for long term sustainability to orient towards students’ career development. In the digital era with online education in force during an unforeseen situation like COVID-19, user-friendly technology will be the ultimate alternative in higher education teaching and learning as it emerges as the result of this study.