bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Co-signaling surface receptors: regulators of adaptive immune response. Comment on Shen H, et al. “Co-signaling receptors regulate T-cell plasticity and immune tolerance”. Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark. 2019; 24: 96–132
Authors: Poggi Alessandro
Published: October 2021

No abstract present.
Structure of somatic diseases among youth in the Republic of Tajikistan and their range by sex
Authors: Bobokhojaeva M. O.
Published: October 2021

Aim. To study the structure of the morbidity of young people with somatic diseases according to the data on admittance.Material and methods. The research materials are based on data from the Republican Center for Medical Statistics and Information of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Republic of Tajikistan and reports of the youth medico-advisory departments of the Health Centers.Results and discussion. In total, 58103 people contacted YMAD in all regions of Tajikistan over two years (2018- 2019), including 18070 boys (31,1%) and 40033 girls (68,9%). Somatic diseases were revealed in 1030 cases among boys (55,1%) and in 840 cases - among girls (44,9%). Among the main somatic diseases among young people, the most common are diseases of the urinary tract (35,3%; endocrine diseases (24,1%); anemia (17,6%); helminthic invasions (14,4%); diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (10,2%). The combination of two or more of the listed diseases was observed in young men in 71,4% of cases, and in young women in 28,6 cases.Conclusions. Thus, the data shows a low level of the somatic health index of young people, which undoubtedly affects the quality of life and creates an unfavorable background for the realization of reproductive function in the future. Chronic somatic diseases contribute to the discussion of the quality of life of young people in the physical and emotional spheres.
Treatment of vesicoureteric reflux in children
Authors: Ibodov Kh. , Ikromov T. Sh. , Mirakov K. M. , Sayyodov K. M. , Rofiev R. , Asadov S. K.
Published: October 2021

Aim. To study the efficacy of endoscopic correction of vesicoureteric reflux in children using bulk synthetic material.Material and methods. From 2016 to 2020, we studied the results of treatment of 63 children with vesicoureteric reflux. The children ranged in age from 6 months to 17 years. The degree of vesicoureteral reflux was as follows: grade I was observed in 2 (3.1%) patients, grade II in 16 (25.3%), grade III in 30 (47.6%), grade IV in 13 (21.98%), and grade V in 2 (3.1%). Among 63 patients with CKD, grade I was found in 26 (41.3%), grade II - in 16 (25.4%); grade III - in 13 (20.6%); grade V - in 2 (3.1%). - III stage - 13 (20,6%); IV stage - 8 (12,7%); IV stage - 4 (12,6%). - (12,7%), and there were no patients with V stage of CKD were absent. Unilateral vesicoureteric reflux was noted in 45 (71.4%) children, bilateral - in 18 (28.5%) children. Endoscopic intravesical correction of vesicoureteral reflux was performed by suburethral injection of “Dam+”.Results and discussion. Summarizing the results of our study, it should be noted that positive results were achieved concerning the relief of urinary tract infection, elimination of urine outflow from the upper urinary tract, improvement of renal function after PMR correction using “Dam+”. Positive results of VUR correction amounted to 75,01%.Conclusions. Endoscopic correction of VUR is one of the effective and low-traumatic methods of treatment. Application of the biocompatible synthetic material “Dam+” in the correction of vesicoureteric reflux contributes to positive results.
Clinical and epidemiological features of typical food botulism in children in the Republic of Tajikistan
Authors: Saidmuradova G. M. , Mamadzhanov G. S. , Karimova M. B. , Nadirov I. B.
Published: October 2021

Aim. To study the clinical and epidemiological features of typical foodborne botulism in children.Materials and methods. We conducted an epidemiological investigation of 132 registered cases of typical foodborne botulism in the Republic of Tajikistan in 2019 and 2020. The clinical observation was carried out for 24 sick children in hospitals of the State Institution “City Children’s Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital” and the Central District Hospital of Gissar. The diagnosis was established based on clinical and epidemiological data with the establishment of patients’ consumption of preservatives prepared from vegetables at homeResearch and discussion. In the Republic of Tajikistan, according to the Republican Sanitary and Epidemiological Service for 2019 and 2020, only 132 patients with botulism were registered, with the largest number of diseases, 68 (51.5%), registered in 2019, and in 2021, 64 (48.5%). Analysis of the incidence of botulism for The presented period indicates that the disease in the Republic of Tajikistan was registered in the form of sporadic cases. Botulism disease was of a group (mostly familial) nature and in 2019 19 (14.4%) cases were detected, in 2020 17 (12.8%) cases with the number of victims from 3 to 5. The age structure of patients with botulism was predominantly adults (62%) over children (38%).Conclusion. Epidemiological features of typical foodborne botulism in children in the Republic of Tajikistan showed that in cases 78 (59.1%) of the disease, it was registered after the consumption of traditional canned homemade products in the form of mixed vegetable spices (shakarob) and the autumn-winter period (100%).
La legislación antiterrorista en la jurisprudencia de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos
Authors: Ibáñez Rivas Juana María
Published: October 2021

En el marco de la competencia de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos para analizar casos vinculados a conflictos armados, esta ha reconocido la interrelación entre el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos y el derecho internacional humanitario y, en esa medida, ha analizado hechos relacionados a legislación antiterrorista creada y aplicada en tales contextos. El derecho internacional humanitario prohíbe los actos terroristas y, asimismo, establece garantías de protección para las personas sospechosas, acusadas o sentenciadas por delitos de terrorismo en relación con un conflicto armado. De esta manera, en el análisis de los respectivos casos, la Corte Interamericana ha interpretado el principio de legalidad y no retroactividad, las garantías del debido proceso y los derechos a la libertad e integridad personales reconocidos en la Convención Americana sobre Derechos Humanos, a la luz de la interrelación entre ambas ramas del derecho internacional público y, en algunas ocasiones, con reenvío expreso al derecho internacional humanitario. Dicha jurisprudencia ha demostrado que el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos y el derecho internacional humanitario resultan fundamentales en la adopción de medidas de lucha contra el terrorismo y, específicamente, en la implementación del marco normativo para enfrentar ese flagelo.
Mendesain Bahan Ajar Berbasis Multimedia Bagi Dosen Dan Mahasiswa PGSD FKIP Universitas Djuanda Bogor
Authors: Sefina Samosir Ridha , Ziveria Mira , Candrasari Satya , Salman
Published: October 2021

: Universitas Djuanda yang didirikan pada tahun 1987 merupakan salah satu perguruan tinggi swasta yang beralamat di Jalan Tol Ciawi No.1, Ciawi Bogor, Jawa Barat. Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar (PGSD) merupakan salah satu jurusan pada Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (FKIP) Universitas Djuanda. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini berupa pelatihan yang diberikan oleh dosen Program Studi Sistem Informasi dan Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Kalbis dengan topik Mendesain Bahan Ajar Berbasis Multimedia bagi Dosen dan Mahasiswa PGSD FKIP Universitas Djuanda.

Pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keahlian dan keterampilan dosen dan mahasiswa PGSD FKIP Universitas Djuanda dalam membuat dan mengembangkan media ajar yang interaktif dan animatif menggunakan Adobe Flash yang secara tidak lansung akan meningkatkan minat belajar peserta didik. Pelatihan dilaksanakan pada tanggal 19 dan 26 Januari 2015 di ruang Micro Teaching FKIP Universitas Djuanda Bogor. Pelatihan yang terdiri dari dua modul ini diharapkan akan sangat mendukung dan membantu dosen dan mahasiswa PGSD FKIP Universitas Djuanda untuk meningkatkan kemampuan mendesain bahan ajar berbasis multimedia menggunakan perangkat Adobe Flash.
Reflections from the Barbary Coast: Mark Twain on the Balloon of Transnational American Studies
Authors: Najjar Ghaylen Ben Amor
Published: October 2021

This paper examines Mark Twain's anti-Arab sentiments and the way they complicate his recent accommodation to transnational American studies. The dehumanization of Arabs in Twain's The Innocents Abroad, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and Tom Sawyer Abroad shows the limits of tolerance in America's most loved novelist but also offers an opportunity to engage the asperities of the American academic tradition that wrestles with the great responsibility of cultural dialogue.
Impact of immunological, hematological and biochemical markers on discordant partners of Hepatitis B infection in Enugu State, Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Ezea Moses Chukwuemeka  , Chukwuma Okechukwu George  , Okere Philip  , Onah Christian Ejike  , Adonu Cyril  , Esimone Charles Okechukwu
Published: October 2021

Globally, hepatitis B infection is a serious health problem as its morbities are difficult to handle with the commonly used antivirals. This study therefore aims to evaluate the serological, biochemical and hematological markers of Hepatitis B virus infection in a discordant partner in an attempt to aid proper diagnosis, management and control of the infection. This is a cross-sectional study consisting of 150 subjects recruited using a simple random sampling technique. HBsAg was screened using a rapid ELISA diagnostic strip and rescreened later for confirmation using Ichroma Fluorescence Immunoassay (FIA). HBV Serological markers were determined using HBV 5 panel test, hematological parameters were assessed using Mindray BC 10 automated counter, while liver enzymes were estimated using COBAS 111 analyzer. Statistical analysis was performed using Graph Pad Prism. This study demonstrated a varying percentage detection rates of HBV serological markers in both groups: Discordant and Concordant partners (HBsAg- 62%, HBsAb- 4.2%, HBeAg- 2.5%, HBeAb- 50%, HBcAb-60.8%), and Control partners(HBsAg-0%, HBsAb-23.3%, HBeAg-0%, HBeAb- 0%,and HBcAb- 6.7%). The liver enzymes showed significant mean values (P<0.001) for both ALT and AST positive partners when compared to their negative counterparts. Hematological parameters, only hemoglobulin showed a significant mean (P<0.001) on male subjects as against females, while white blood cell and platelets were not statistically significant. There is a need for hepatitis B panel test inclusion in the routine investigation for Hepatitis B viral infection which will contribute immensely in proper clinical management and control of the infection in conjunction with vaccination, while periodic assessment of liver enzymes will ensure proper management of chronic hepatitis B infections.
A-7 Discussions of Morphology and Derivations in Al Tafseer ‎Al Muhammdi by Shaikh Hasan Ibn Ahmad Al Gujarati
Authors: Altaf Hafiz Muhammad , Mailik Khaliq Dad
Published: October 2021

Morphology is a salient lingual skill that improves the vocabulary of ‎learners and students; especially in Arabic language it teaches a very technical skill ‎to make new words from one root word. With the help of it a ‎student and a learner can easily know the mutual connection of two or more words ‎according to root word. Due to this significance, Muafassireen emphasized upon Morphology in their documentaries of the Holy Quran. Keeping it in view, Sheikh Hasan bin Ahmad discussed ‎many words in the light of morphology and derivation. In this research we present some examples of Morphological uses from his Tafseer. Furthermore, we will analyze and criticize those words and provide references. This work is an evidence of great and appreciable contribution of our ‎ancestors in Arabic studies.
E-3 Glimpses of Economic Thought of Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Shaibani: An introductory study
Authors: Khan Muhammad Nazir , Ahmed Muhammad Mushtaq , Haqqani Hafiz Fazal e Haq
Published: October 2021

Noman ibn Saabit (R.A) known as Imam abu hanifa is the great scholar and the founder of hanafi school of jurists. One of his greatest students is Muhammad ibn ul hasaan alshaybani along with Imam abu yousaf R.A. Apart from his impact in other aspects of Islamic jurisprudence, he is pioneer of Islamic international law and have great contribution in the field of Islamic commercial law. In this paper, brief introduction and his academic history along with his scholarly contribution to ummah is discussed. Glimpses of important thoughts of imam Muhammad al shaybani R.A related to economics is also envisaged. It is observed that the economics thoughts of Imam R.A will have a great impact on the modern day economics practices if appropriately implemented.
E-4 Participation of Muslim Females in Defense (A Sharia Judgment)
Authors: Wahid Maria , Ahmad Hafiz Iftikhar
Published: October 2021

Society has two basic elements for its buildings; man and women, both are most important pillars for society’s roots to grow and development, same as both are responsible to save the society which they made on the cost of their blood and sacrifices. For the survival of society these sacrifices can be performed in normal life and for defense too presenting them as an effective and responsible entity. In the light of Sharia's obligations on the top the list and sometime crucial for Elman and Kufr is ''Defense''. When some non-Muslims Attacks on Muslim Government or Muslim community  its obligatory for Muslim Ummah to stand up for their Defense, that attack can be from every  angle and category of life now going on each level. Make strategy for fight as the attackers made. In this context for achieving the national aims of defense, females participations matters a lot. People who are destroying the natural rights of nations, if there would be no proper setup to cope down with them then there would be no life of Dominating nations in the world. So it’s good to adopt small evil to end the great evil. It’s a law of nature, permanent rule and act of life too. Current time is effecting all fields of life same as the war Dimensions, its compulsory to Judge the current participation and need of Muslim females (the most important and huge part of nation) in defense along with men according to Shariah. Moreover, it consists introduction, methodology, data interpretation, conclusion and bibliography.
E-7 The impacts of Islamic teachings on core ethics of Sikhism: A research overview
Authors: Ahmad Sheraz , Imran Muhammad
Published: October 2021

Sikhism means the path of discipline and disciple ship as shown by the Sikh gurus. Guru Nanak was founder of Sikhism, was born in 1469 A.D. The main source of Sikh theology is Guru Granth Sahib. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion. There are approximately twenty seven millions Sikhs  around the world. The essential message of Sikhism is spiritual devotion and reverence of God. According to Sikhism God is realisable, approachable, and accessible entity. The commandments are the codified directions for the followers of a faith. Guru Nanak, laid down three foundation stones of the Sikh faiths, to meditate the name of God, to work honestly for his livings and to share his wealth and happiness to others. The moral standards of a society are the focal points of any ethical theory. There are three major concepts of Sikh philosophy hukam, purity and the solidarity of mankind.  In Sikhism, there are four inter related sets of rationale.The first set includes five evils, second set comprises eight virtues, the third set contains social and religious duties and the final set presents the way to realise the divine idealism. In this article a detailed study is presented regarding core ethics of Sikhism.
E-9 Gauging the Influence of Social Media Addiction on Employees and Organization Performances with the Moderating Role of Masculinity in the Islamic Banks of Pakistan
Authors: Magsi Hussain Bakhsh , Irfan Muhammad , Rao Muhammad Shahid
Published: October 2021

Social media addiction (SMA) has been increased in the office environment. It raised serious concern about its effects on employees and organization performances. The addiction blowout without age, gender, culture, and social class differentiation. To study its consequences on various facets of life has grew more importance. In this study, role of SMA among the employees and its consequences on the organization performance has been investigated through a cross-sectional survey method. The data were collected through adopted scales from middle-line managers of Islamic banks. The date then was analyzed by applying linear regression techniques in SPSS 24 software package to analyze the causality of relationships between the variables. It was found that there is a significant positive relationship exist between SMA and organization performance. While, SMA has been found less significant in influencing employees’ performance. The relationship of SMA and employee’s performance had been moderated by masculinity. Their performances have been interactive differently between males and females.
STRATEGIC THINKING IN INTERNATIONALIZATION OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OF ARMENIA: DRAWBACKS AND PROSPECTS/ՌԱԶՄԱՎԱՐԱԿԱՆ ՄՏԱԾՈՂՈՒԹՅՈՒՆԸ ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆԻ ԲԱՐՁՐԱԳՈՒՅՆ ՈՒՍՈՒՄՆԱԿԱՆ ՀԱՍՏԱՏՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՆԵՐԻ ՄԻՋԱԶԳԱՅՆԱՑՄԱՆ ՀԱՄԱՏԵՔՍՏՈՒՄ։ ԹԵՐՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՆԵՐԸ ԵՎ ՀԵՌԱՆԿԱՐՆԵՐԸ/СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКОЕ МЫШЛЕНИЕ В ИНТЕРНАЦИОНАЛИЗАЦИИ ВЫСШИХ УЧЕБНЫХ ЗАВЕДЕНИЙ АРМЕНИИ: НЕДОСТАТКИ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ
Authors: Haruyunyan Hovhannes , Ohanyan Arevik
Published: October 2021

The present article discusses the drawbacks in strategic planning of higher education internationalization on the meso level (universities) in Armenia and possible impact of internationalization strategy development on the macro level (national). It seeks to identify the major issues and outlines some recommendations for further planning and performance improvements in higher education internationalization. Thereby, it draws upon the findings of survey and study conducted within the framework of Erasmus + HARMONY project on the level of internationalization, research and innovation of higher education in Armenia.
«CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH» ՄՈՏԵՑՈՒՄԸ ՈՐՊԵՍ ԴԱՍԱՎԱՆԴՈՂԻ ՇԱՐՈՒՆԱԿԱԿԱՆ ԿՐԹՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԱՐԴՅՈՒՆԱՎԵՏՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԳՈՐԾԻՔ/CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH: AN EFFECTIVE TOOL OF CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT/ИССЛЕДОВАТЕЛЬСКАЯ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТЬ В КЛАССЕ - ЭФФЕКТИВНЫЙ ИНСТРУМЕНТ НЕПРЕРЫВНОГО ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОГО ПОВЫШЕНИЯ КВАЛИФИКАЦИИ ПРЕПОДАВАТЕЛЕЙ
Authors: Hakobyan Sona
Published: October 2021

The article discusses some issues concerning teacher and lesson efficiency of being paramount in amending programs on pedagogy and teaching methodologies. Lately, Classroom Action Research (CAR) has become an object of novel studies in the scope of improving class quality and efficiency. Actually, this approach is a professional development outlook in which teachers critically study their action data and seek to find improvement trends. The approach is spread early all over the world, however, for Armenian research context it is a comparatively new sphere. As a matter of fact, the article represents the effectiveness of the method and its applicability for the professional development of teachers. Accordingly, the need of implementing the discussing method has been highlighted on the sample of SOIE – School of International English.
Ključni aspekti sociologije obrazovanja
Authors: Bakić Sarina
Published: October 2021

As an independent empiric and theoretical science, the sociology of education is discovering mutual relations between education and society, socio-historical and cultural conditionality of educational process and its internal structure. Sociology of education signifies a treasury of key estimations concerning necessary alternations in education and about their influence towards social changes as a whole. This text underlines some of the key sociological aspects of educations such are education equality, adult life long education and leisure. It revolves applicable ideas about the future of education from sociological perspective.
Factors associated with mortality among patients with culture-positive pulmonary tuberculosis in the urban poor population of Osaka City, Japan
Authors: Shimouchi Akira , Tsuda Yuko , Komukai Jun , Matsumoto Kenji , Yoshida Hideki , Ohkado Akihiro
Published: October 2021

Objective: To determine the characteristics associated with mortality in patients with culture-positive pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in Airin, Osaka City, Japan. Methods: The characteristics of patients with culture-positive PTB registered between 2015 and 2018 in Airin, Osaka City, Japan, were compared between those who died of all causes before or during treatment and those who completed treatment. Results: Of the 241 culture-positive PTB patients eligible for this study, 170 completed treatment, with negative sputum culture tests, and 62 died. The all-cause case fatality rate was 26.7% (62/232). Multivariate analysis showed that mortality was associated with age >70 years, having a positive sputum smear, a body mass index of <18.5 and serious comorbidities such as cancer and heart and renal disease. Detection of tuberculosis (TB) by screening or in an outpatient department (OPD) for other diseases was inversely associated with mortality. Discussion: Detection of PTB by chest X-ray screening and during regular visits to OPDs for other diseases was associated with non-fatal TB and might contribute to early case finding. Therefore, current active TB case finding and health education on regular visits to physicians for other diseases should be strengthened further for the urban poor population of Osaka City, Japan.
WPSAR celebrates World Field Epidemiology Day
Authors: Arashiro Ashley , Andaya Roxanne Joyce , Rivada Don , McPherson Michelle
Published: October 2021

In this editorial, the Editorial Team summarizes WPSAR's efforts to support and promote field epidemiology in the Western Pacific Region.
Cinética de secagem de amostras de abacaxi (ananas comosus l.) em secador solar
Authors: Rodrigues Jocielys Jovelino , Freitas Pedro Victor Crescencio de , Travassos Joao Paulo Rego Bezerra , Andrade Luah de Alencar , Queiroz Raul Felipe de , Jovelino Josevania Rodrigues , Galdino Pluvia Oliveira
Published: October 2021

As curvas de secagem são excelentes ferramentas de observação do sistema aplicado, de modo a desenvolver processos e dimensionar equipamentos. Já essa metodologia aplicada ao abacaxi permite que haja um acompanhamento das características de desidratação pelo o método aplicado, que foi a secagem solar direta. O objetivo do estudo foi estabelecer curvas de secagem que apresentassem o comportamento de todo o processo quanto a perda de umidade do fruto. As amostras foram submetidas à desidratação com geometrias cubicas com 1cm de largura e 1,5cm de comprimento, onde foram levadas ao tratamento de branqueamento por 30 segundos. Foram pesadas em uma balança de precisão e levadas ao secador solar. A cada 1 horas, as amostras seguiram para pesagem até apresentar peso constante foram construídas curvas de secagem com o teor de umidade ao longo do tempo de secagem construídas por meio da determinação dos valores da razão da umidade adimensional. Os dados experimentais das curvas de secagem para duas condições foram ajustados ao modelo matemático de secagem baseado na Segunda Lei de Fick. O coeficiente difusivo, obtido através da aplicação da segunda lei de Fick, para a geometria cilíndrica foi de 3,81 x 10-10 m²/s.
Morphometry of Tabebuia aurea (Manso) Benth. & Hook. f. ex S. Moore subjected to different substrates
Authors: Leite Maria José de Holanda , Santos Elenilton Lessa Silva dos , Moraes João Paulo Fernandes de , Soares Natália Helena Malta , Cavalcante Pedro Henrique de Melo , Santos Iana Karla Ribeiro dos , Silva Cosme Ângelo da , Morais Yasmim Yathiara Gomes Araújo , Albuquerque Alciênia Silva , Andrade Nathany Alves de , Rocha Carmen Hellen da Silva , Santos Denise Maria
Published: October 2021

The morphometry and quality of seedlings of tree species is of fundamental importance to achieve success in reforestation or commercial exploitation project. Due to the lack of information about the ideal substrate for the production of craibeira seedlings and taking into account the diversification of the use of Tabebuia aurea production of native seedlings for the recovery of degraded areas, this work was conducted with the objective of evaluating the development of seedlings of this species produced with bovine manure and coconut fiber. The present work was carried out at the plant ecophysiology laboratory at the Agrarian Engineering and Sciences Campus (CECA), in Rio Largo, north-region of the state of Alagoas. Four treatments were used, which consisted of a mixture of soil + organic material, in the proportion 3:1. The materials used were tanned bovine manure (ESCB), coconut fiber (CFS) and control (soil). Whose proportions of the treatments were: T1: soil + 0% coconut fiber; T2: soil + 11% coconut fiber; T3: soil + 22% coconut fiber; T4: soil + 33% coconut fiber and T5: soil + 33% cattle manure. Macro and micronutrient analyses of the substrates used were performed. To meet the work objective, the following parameters were evaluated: plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves and leaf dry matter, stem and root and chlorophyll content index. It can be concluded that the substrates chosen for evaluation showed few significant differences in relation to seedling development; the mixture of treatment 2 (soil+coconut fiber 11%) provided a higher percentage of survival and the quality of seedlings were higher; The substrate treatment 4 (soil+coconut fiber 33%) showed much lower results in all evaluated results. However, statistically there were no significant differences in relation to the other treatments and the presence of bovine manure (soil+bovine manure 33%) results in benefits such as greater nutrient supply and possible reduction of seedling costs.
Sistema de referencia y contrarreferencia en el manejo de las emergencias obstétricas en el Hospital Rural de Lamas
Authors: Cardenas Urrelo Rosa Pryscilia
Published: October 2021

Se tuvo el objetivo de determinar el nivel de cumplimiento de la norma técnica de referencias y contrarreferencias de las emergencias obstétricas en el Hospital Rural de Lamas. Para ello, el estudio fue de tipo no experimental, con un diseño de estudio descriptivo simple, la muestra estuvo conformada por los responsables de las referencias a las gestantes, desde las cabeceras de micro redes de salud al Hospital Rural de Lamas, constituida por 69 referencias obstétricas que fueron atendidas y referidas en el en el periodo 2018, el instrumento empleado fue el cuestionario y la ficha de recolección de datos. El resultado destacó el nivel de manejo administrativo con un nivel “Regular” de 33%, el nivel de manejo asistencial con un nivel “Regular” de 34%, los diagnósticos más frecuentes con que son referidas las mujeres embarazadas es el “Aborto incompleto” y la hipertensión severa inducida por el embrazo; asimismo, las referencia son realizadas por el profesional Obstetra en un 39%, seguido del personal médico con un 25%. Por todo ello este artículo pudo concluir que el nivel de cumplimiento de la norma técnica de referencias y contrarreferencias de las emergencias obstétricas en el Hospital Rural de Lamas tiene un nivel “Regular” con un 34%.
Formulación de una espuma de remolacha (Beta vulgaris) a partir de lecitina de soya
Authors: Escandell Comesaña Jesús , Aguirre Alexis Pascual , Zumbado Fernández Héctor
Published: October 2021

El objetivo de esta investigación fue formular una espuma de remolacha estable en el tiempo, con adición de lecitina de soya. Se ensayaron 3 concentraciones del agente espumante (0,5: 1,0 y 1,5 % m/V) y se determinó la estabilidad mediante dos metodologías (suspensión y reposo). Se midió la viscosidad de las disoluciones en estudio y se evaluó el proceso de maduración de Ostwald en la espuma obtenida. La formulación de jugo de remolacha con 1,5 % m/V de lecitina de soya mostró mayor viscosidad y estabilidad de la espuma, mientras que el método más eficaz para mantener la estabilidad fue el reposo sobre el jugo de remolacha por un tiempo no mayor a 10 minutos. La espuma de remolacha fue evaluada sensorialmente por expertos con la categoría global de buena, destacándose el atractivo que aporta la misma en preparaciones tradicionales.
Modelo viable de empresa creativa para pequeñas y medianas empresas artesanales
Authors: Macías Barreto Citlalli , Aguilar Fernández Mario
Published: October 2021

Las empresas artesanales indígenas en México enfrentan dificultades para coordinar y sistematizar sus procesos de diseño y hacer frente a las artesanías de importación. Tras la revisión crítica de las metodologías de diseño de producto, con base en el enfoque del Modelo de Sistemas Viables y aplicando la Metodología de Sistemas Suaves mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas e investigación acción participativa; se propone un Modelo Viable de Empresa Creativa, para mejorar la capacidad de adaptación de estas empresas con énfasis en los sistemas identificados como relevantes para la gestión del diseño. Los resultados son un marco de referencia y diagnóstico para pequeñas y medianas empresas, que deseen mejorar su viabilidad sistémica incorporando la gestión del diseño a sus procesos operativos.
Field oriented control of PMSM drive with backup power supply
Authors: Bobrov Maxim , Shashunkin Anatoly
Published: October 2021

The primary purpose of the article is to examine the field oriented control system of permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) electric drive with backup power supply. Authors propose to use bi-directional DC-DC converter to ensure the «hot» backup operation mode in case of grid fault. The change-over switching system, which provide transfer of voltage-source inverter (VSI) from DC link to the backup power source is considered. The presented system provides a good dynamic transient process; the results are confirmed by simulation in Psim software. Moreover, based on the results acquired, an electric drive based on PMSM with field oriented control and a backup power supply system from the battery via a bi-directional DC-DC converter is capable of operating according to the principles of «hot» backup.
St. Petersburg paradox: adoption of decisions on the basis of data mining and development of software in the sphere of business analytics
Authors: Gasparian Mikhail Samuilovich , Kiseleva Irina Anatolievna , Titov Valery Alexandrovich , Sadovnikova Natalia Alekseevna
Published: October 2021

This article is devoted to analysis of models of St. Petersburg paradox, as well as development of software in the sphere of business analysis. This work is based on mathematical models using theories of probability and games as well as expert survey method. It is demonstrated that the St. Petersburg paradox is a mathematical problem of probability theory with artificial conditions. The influence of this problem on economical theory is exemplified by such provisions as the principle of diminishing marginal utility, the use of expected utility as criterion of decision adoption in uncertain environment, as well as foundations of microeconomics of insurance and risk management, theory of games and some approaches to financial simulation. Adoption of decisions on the basis of the St. Petersburg paradox is analyzed. Review of main decisions of the St. Petersburg paradox and their influence for economic theory has confirmed that the St. Petersburg paradox as a mathematical problem can be used as mathematical model upon implementation of financial simulation. Comparative analysis of available BI solutions has confirmed that most of them propose all major functions, and significant differences can be revealed in penetration of expanded functions.
Changes in physical and mechanical properties of soils due to anthropogenic impact on the territory of Chita
Authors: Shesternev Danil D.
Published: October 2021

When constructing buildings and engineering structures it is necessary to make a pit for the foundation construction. Excavation works, construction of buildings and engineering structures change the deformation-strength properties of soils, which lie under the foundations. To study the changes in engineering-geological conditions during 2016-2018, on one of the construction sites in Chita (Russia), a well was made to take a soil sample and laboratory studies on physical and mechanical properties of soils were performed. As a result of the studies, it was established that the deterioration of the soils’ deformation characteristics under the foundations increased by 2.5 times, from 20 MPa to 8 MPa. The strength characteristics changed almost by 2 times. The soil’s specific cohesion changed from 31 MPa to 16 MPa due to freezing and thawing of the soil on the excavation face of the pit with its subsequent soaking. It is necessary to carry out additional activities to strengthen and stabilize the foundations.
Voices and Evidence from End-users of the GLTV and GLRRP Remote Learning Programme in Ghana. Insights for Inclusive Policy and Programming
Authors: Hodor Raymond , Owusu ErnestAdu , Ofori-Davis Lucy , Afram Alexander , Sefa-Nyarko Clement.
Published: October 2021

An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org
Representaciones de los olores en la ciudad. Experiencias olfativas en la literatura: una lectura sociológica
Authors: Sabido Ramos Olga
Published: October 2021

Este trabajo se inscribe en el marco de los planteamientos clásicos y contemporáneos de la sociología de los sentidos, así como el interés por la relación entre la ciudad y los olores. Las investigaciones sobre el olor han acudido a diversas referencias literarias (Howes, Classen y Synnott, 1994, p. 4; Synnott, 2003, p. 446; Drobnick, 2006; Porteous, 2006; Waskul, Vannini y Wilson, 2009; Solander, 2010; Verbeek y Campen, 2013; Low, 2013, p. 292; Rindisbacher, 2015; Jaquet; 2016, p. 168) como referentes significativos que permiten enunciar algunas problematizaciones asociadas a la investigación sociohistórica y cultural sobre los olores. Es notable la referencia a la obra de escritores varones, mientras que la alusión a escritoras está subrepresentada. El objetivo de este artículo es plantear cómo se representan (Lahire, 2006; Becker, 2015) los olores de la ciudad, en dos escritoras contemporáneas mexicanas: Guadalupe Nettel (1973) y Ana Clavel (1961). Específicamente, me interesa mostrar cómo se narran ciertos significados atribuidos a experiencias olfativas desagradables en la ciudad, desde dos narrativas que recurren constantemente a las diferencias genéricas. La intención es visibilizar otras voces con rendimiento heurístico para la investigación sociológica de los olores, el género y su relación con entidades humanas y no humanas en las grandes urbes.
Nature, dwelling. A needed new balance
Authors: Pasini Roberto
Published: October 2021

This text reviews the current state of nature on the planet and the anthropogenic causes of the incumbent ecological crisis. The review illustrates essential elements of the ecologic functioning and a contemporary paradigm to understand the surrounding space as a landscape, formed by metabolic and cultural terms. The text combines anthropocentric perspectives with views independent from man’s presence to link the disruptions of the metabolic regime of the biosphere to the human act of dwelling. The final agenda proposes five imperatives relative to the spheres of cognition, demography, economy, ecology, and built environment, meant to revert the ongoing ecological crisis on the planet.
Comparative Analysis of the Outcomes of Carotid Stenting and Carotid Endarterectomy in the Management of Carotid Stenosis
Authors: Saad Hasan I. Fadel , Noom Mustafa , Shnab Khalid , Osta Abdel Magid El
Published: October 2021

Carotid Stenosis is an important cause of stroke (20%) which is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. The management is mainly by surgery or carotid stenting. This study reviews 3 years of experience and the outcomes in the treatment of carotid stenosis by the two methods. The study aimed to evaluate and compare the outcomes of both procedures during a 3yr period at a vascular Surgery department of the Cisanello Hospital. 302 pts were retrospectively analyzed; 151 pts assigned for each procedure. The average intervention time was significantly higher for the CEA group O.R: 0.556; 95% C.I; 0.349- 0.886, P: 0.014 but technical successes were achieved in 100% of CEA pts, whereas were achieved in 91.39% of the CAS group. The periprocedural stroke was nonsignificant between the two procedures. The Periprocedural TIA were show significant difference with more incidences in CAS pts [O.R: 7.292, 95% C.I; 1.150- 45.856, P: 0.032] but almost all pts improved. The cranial nerve injuries were a specific complication of CEA [11.9%]. The recurrent stenosis was seen only in CAS pts [2.9%] with O.R: 0.493, 95% C.I; 0.104- 2.345, P: 0.410. Both procedures are effective and comparable in outcomes in the management of carotid Stenosis.
First Record of Oleacina cyanozoaria (Gundlach in Pfeiffer, 1857) Feeding on a Eleutherodactylus Frog in Pico San Juan, Cumanayagua, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba
Authors: González-Guillén Adrián , Lόpez-Silvero Raimundo
Published: October 2021

Around twenty species of the landsnail subfamily Oleacininae inhabit Cuba. However, only five species were found in south-central region of the island. Despite the frequency of Oleacina in Cuba, these species have been poorly studied and little is known about their ecology, ethology and carnivorous feeding preferences. This field study is the first record showing Oleacina cyanozoaria to be an active predator on a small Eleutherodactylus frog. Small vertebrates have not been previously noted to be part of these voracious species’ diet.
Non-specific Bacterial Profiles in Reproductive Tract of Dairy Cattle during Artificial Insemination
Authors: Andriani Astin Islam , Madyawati Sri Pantja , Sabdoningrum Emy Koestanti
Published: October 2021

One of the causes of low reproductive efficiency in dairy cattle is the presence of reproductive disorders caused by a non-specific bacterial infection. The aim of the present study was to isolate and identify the genus of non-specific bacteria in the reproductive tract of dairy cattle during artificial insemination. A total of 10 samples in the form of mucus attached to the plastic sheath used after artificial insemination in dairy cattle were collected in the study. The samples were subjected to bacterial isolation and identification. The obtained results of the study indicated that Staphylococcus was the dominant genus found (90%). On the other hand, other genera were Escherichia (60%) and Corynebacterium (20%).
Reviewing Effective Factors of Alimentary Deficiency in Animals Reproductive Functions
Authors: Skliarov Pavlo , Fedorenko Serhiy , Naumenko Svitlana , Onyshchenko Oleksandr , Pasternak Alina , Roman Liliya , Lieshchova Maryna , Bilyi Dmytro , Bobrytska Olga
Published: October 2021

Animal reproduction is one of the main factors limiting the efficiency of livestock production. Its optimal level is possibly achieved when certain conditions are created for animals. As reproduction is a complex reflex process depending on neuroendocrine regulatory mechanisms, the character and strength of stimuli, which, in turn, is due to a number of factors. Under normal conditions, the body of animals is affected by many different factors, which are appropriately transformed and specified by positive or negative reactions. Inhibitory factors include air pool, saturated with harmful substances and gases, ionizing radiation, poor water quality along with altered redox properties, hypokinesia combined with poor unbalanced feeding, systematic chronic stress, presence of toxic substances in feed, and the deficiency of vitamins and other bioantioxidants in feed or their excessive spending. Of the wide range of genetic and paratypic factors of negative impacts on reproductive capacity, the most common one is alimentary, which causes impaired reproductive function due to deficiencies in the rules, regulations, and feeding regime of animals. In particular, the alimentary can be associated with both general malnutrition (starvation) and overfeeding (obesity). However, the alimentary form of infertility mostly occurs due to low-quality diets when the diet lacks vital components (mainly vitamins, macro-, and micronutrients) or the quantitative ratios of the ingredients are violated. This is possible even if the total nutritional value of the diet meets the established requirements for the physiological needs of the body. Vitamins, micro-, and macronutrients are ecologically deficient factors of disturbance of animal reproductive function, the influence of which is observed on all processes of reproduction, from fertilization to the postpartum period and the preservation of young animals. The pathogenesis of their insufficiency is associated with the violation of steroido-, gameto-, and embryogenesis and the emergence of ante-, intra-, neo- and postnatal pathologies, respectively. Therefore, treatments and prevention measures should be aimed at providing animals with biologically complete balanced feeding and replenishment of the body with vitamins and minerals. However, all these issues remain incompletely studied and need further research.
Transcriptional, Mitochondrial Activity, and Viability of Egyptian Buffalo’s Granulosa Cells In Vitro Cultured under Heat Elevation
Authors: Ghanem Nasser , Faheem Marwa Said , Samy Romysa , Barkawi Ashraf Hesham
Published: October 2021

It is documented that heat stress caused impairment on the reproductive performance of dairy animals. However, there are few reports that have focused on the molecular and intracellular responses of in vitro cultured buffalo granulosa cells during heat elevation. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of heat elevation during in vitro culture of buffalo granulosa cells on their viability, quality, mitochondrial activity, and transcriptional activity. Granulosa cells were harvested after aspiration of cumulus-oocytes complexes that were collected from abattoir ovaries. The granulosa cells were cultured in vitro either at a normal physiological temperature suitable for oocyte maturation and embryo development (38.5°C) or exposed to the elevated temperature of 40.5°C on day 3 of culture (the first two days were for confluence) for two hours of culture then continued at 38.5°C up to day 7 of culture. The viability of granulosa cells was measured using trypan blue and quality was estimated by measuring the level of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) on day 7. Moreover, metabolic activity was performed by measuring the fluorescent intensity of mitochondria. Moreover, transcriptional activity was done by profiling four selected candidate genes using quantitative real-time PCR. The results indicated that the granulosa cells viability rate significantly decreased in the heat stress group (25.1 ± 3.7), compared to the control group (36.6 ± 5.3) on confluence day (day 3). In addition, the viability rate on the last day of culture (day 7) decreased in heat stress, compared to control (83.7 ± 4.5 and 97.4 ± 0.4, respectively). On the other hand, there was a nonsignificant difference in ROS profile between the control (21.7*104 ± 1.3) and the heat-stressed group (15.7 ± 0.7) on day 7 of culture. However, the mitochondrial fluorescent intensity was higher in the control (21.9 ± 1.9) than in the heat-stressed group (15.4 ± 0.8) on day 7 of culture. The expression of cellular defense (HSF1) and apoptosis-inducing gene (P53) were significantly up-regulated in granulosa cells exposed to heat elevation, compared to the control group. On the other hand, the steroidogenesis-regulating gene (StAR) was down-regulated in granulosa cells cultured under heat shock, compared to the control group. In conclusion, heat stress reduced the viability of granulosa cells by inducing the expression of an apoptosis-related gene (P53) and compromised expression of genes regulating the steroid biosynthesis, which resulted in up-regulation of cell defense gene (HSF1) in an attempt to ameliorate the deleterious effect of heat stress on the biological activity of the granulosa cells.
Role of Elastin Expression in Thickening the Postpartum Vaginal Wall in Virgin and Postpartum Rat Models
Authors: Setyaningrum Trisniartami , Listiawan M. Yulianto , Tjokroprawiro Brahmana Askandar , Santoso Budi , Prakoeswa Cita Rosita Sigit , Widjiati Widjiati
Published: October 2021

Childbirth induces a number of alterations, including ligament weakening and increased vaginal distensibility. The occurrence of vaginal laxity or distensibility is associated with the vaginal wall and introitus overstretching during vaginal parturition while the pathophysiology is due to increased levator dimension and trauma to the levator ani muscle through avulsion (macrotrauma) or overdistension (microtrauma). Elastin is an extracellular matrix protein that confers elastic properties to organs and tissues, particularly those requiring elasticity. Elastin plays a vital role in the functioning of numerous tissues, such as the lungs, blood vessels, heart valves, ligaments, tendons, and skin. It is also a component of the vaginal mucosa. The aim of the present was to evaluate the role of elastin in the thickening of the postpartum vaginal wall composed of epithelial mucosa, and to understand the mechanism underlying vaginal laxity or distensibility within parous and nulliparous animal models. A total of 32 female white rats (Rattus norvegicus) were used in the present study. They were divided into two groups, each group consisting of 16 rats. The control group (C0) consisted of virgin nulliparous rats, which were sacrificed on the second day after vaginal parturition. Pregnant rats (group C1) were sacrificed on the second day after vaginal parturition. The median elastin expression in group C1 was higher (3 ± 0.56) than group C0 (2.85 ± 0.75). The mean thickness of the vaginal mucosal epithelium in group C0 (56,8 931µm) was greater than group C1 (44,98 349µm). The comparison of vaginal mucosal epithelium thickness between the two groups indicated a significant difference between groups C0 and C1. Elastin levels were significantly correlated with epithelial thickness. The expression of elastin significantly affects the vaginal wall thickness, which further affects vaginal laxity or vaginal distensibility.