bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Uso de redes sociales y procrastinación en estudiantes universitarios: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Schult Reátegui Nelly Esther , Bejarano Álvarez Patricia Mónica
Published: October 2023

En los tiempos actuales, el uso de redes sociales se encuentra extendido por todos los rincones del mundo y es transversal a prácticamente todas las generaciones, particularmente a los jóvenes estudiantes. En esta perspectiva, el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo revisar las publicaciones científicas realizadas en diversos lugares del mundo sobre uso de redes sociales y procrastinación en estudiantes universitarios, de manera que se pueda aportar información científica sobre estos temas. Estas revisiones se hicieron utilizando bases de datos como Scopus, ScienceDirect, Google Académico, EBSCO Host y ProQuest, en las que se identificaron una gran variedad de artículos, escogiéndose 25 de ellos que representan a cinco regiones: América Latina, Europa, África, Asia y América del Norte. Pese a las particulares diferencias regionales que puedan existir; un factor que se presenta de forma reiterada en estas investigaciones, es la adicción a las redes sociales la que trae como consecuencia la procrastinación académica.
Formación en servicio de docentes de la educación básica: revisión sistemática
Authors: Gómez Arana Laura Alicia
Published: October 2023

Este artículo es una revisión sistemática que tiene como objetivo destacar las ideas más resaltantes con respecto a la formación en servicio de docentes de la escuela básica a partir de diversos estudios sobre el tema, enfatizando en aquellos que refieren necesidades formativas, limitaciones de la formación en servicio y también aquellos que plantean estrategias formativas que aportan al desarrollo profesional docente. La revisión sistemática abordada es de tipo descriptivo. Para la selección de la bibliografía se tomaron en cuenta criterios de inclusión y exclusión que se alinean al propósito del estudio. Entre los principales resultados se encuentran, la necesidad de reajustar los procesos formativos en función a un perfil docente que responda a las demandas sociales, así como se enfatiza la necesidad que el docente sea parte activa en sus procesos formativos, desde la planificación; además que la formación en servicio valore la experiencia y conocimiento de los docentes y aporte a su desarrollo profesional desde sus propios contextos. Como conclusiones se destacan la importancia de la reflexión sobre su propia práctica para lograr progresos reales, la necesidad de propuestas formativas que miren la escuela y también otros aspectos propios del saber y la práctica pedagógica.
Diseño de un proyecto STEAM, una propuesta desde las matemáticas
Authors: Lam Byrne Ana
Published: October 2023

La presente investigación plantea la pregunta cuál sería el proceso para desarrollar un proyecto STEAM desde el área de matemática, que permita promover competencias para el nivel primaria de educación. La estrategia metodológica del estudio propone el análisis en dos etapas: análisis de las competencias e indicadores de matemáticas. Así como una revisión de los indicadores de las competencias de Ciencias y Ambiente y Tecnología de la Información y Comunicación (TIC) para 6.° grado de primaria. Dichas competencias se integran en la propuesta de un proyecto colaborativo, a partir de un eje temático, ¿en qué tipo de casa te gustaría vivir?. Se concluye que el aprendizaje STEAM sí permite desarrollar proyectos interáreas dentro del currículo escolar en base a la resolución de problemas contextualizados. Dado que requiere del estudio de los contenidos e indicadores de cada área, se sugiere sea realizado por el equipo de profesores de las áreas involucradas.
Las habilidades blandas y su práctica en docentes
Authors: Chinchay Huarcaya Jorge Roberto , Bartolomé Huamán Alicia , Ozoriaga Dávila Elizabeth Marlene
Published: October 2023

El presente artículo de revisión pretende indagar e interpretar cuestiones teóricas, metodológicas y prácticas respecto a las habilidades blandas (soft skills) en el espacio docente. Las posibilidades de que el desarrollo de habilidades tales como la buena comunicación y el trato cordial hacia los otros, puede llevar a pensar que el proceso educativo podría fluir de manera positiva en favor de los aprendizajes. Los trabajos colaborativos que se puedan generar en las aulas podrían ser medios que ayuden a la puesta en práctica de las habilidades socioemocionales o llamadas también habilidades para la vida. En las diferentes propuestas curriculares se menciona a la educación integral como un eje, esa integralidad podría concretarse a partir de la generación de conocimientos y también, tomando como principio, el saber ser.
The Incidence of Iliopsoas Tendinopathy and Labral Tears on High Resolution MRI, An Observational Study
Authors: Saad Ahmed , Chan Roger , Iqbal Aamer , Davies Mark , James Steven , Botchu Rajesh
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Labral tears (LT) can present with hip or groin pain. Investigation of LT is typically with Magnetic Resonance Arthrography (MRA). The injection of contrast for MRA can lead to fluid signal intensity/oedema on fluid sensitive sequences within the iliopsoas muscle and tendon complex masking the diagnosis of iliopsoas tendinopathy, which may present with similar symptoms. The aim of this study was to identify the presence of iliopsoas oedema in young adult patients being investigated for LT.Material and methods. We performed a retrospective search of our radiology system for the word ‘labral tear’ in the reports of patients who had MRI between 2012 to 2018. Patients under the age of 40 years who underwent high resolution dedicated hip MRI were included in our study. From this database, we then used a keyword search ‘strain and (o)edema’ to identify cases of iliopsoas pathology and analysed the results. Results. We identified 1151 consecutive cases of high resolution hip MRI with a suspected labral tear. 503 patients under the age of 40 years were included in our study with the average age of 27 years. Of the 503 patients within our cohort, searching for the word ‘strain’ identified 48 (9.5%) cases. Of these, 26 (5.3%) patients had iliopsoas oedema with a labral tear. 22 (4.4%) patients had iliopsoas oedema without a labral tear. Conclusion. Our study shows that 4.4% of patients undergoing MRA have no labral tears but iliopsoas oedema. Patients should undergo MRI to exclude iliopsoas strains before MRA.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEGAL SUPPORT OF THE RECOVERY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF CITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Bedriy R.B.
Published: October 2023

The article reveals the peculiarities of the organizational and legal support of the recovery and economic development of cities in the context of the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. It is emphasized that the armed aggression of the russian federation in Ukraine, which began on February 22, 2022, led to such large-scale destruction and human casualties, which have not been seen in Europe since the Second World War. At the same time, it is indicated that the restoration of Ukraine and its cities is a comprehensive transformation, the essence of which is not so much the reconstruction of the country to its pre-war condition but its deep modernization. It includes reforming vital elements of the economy and society, such as infrastructure, technology, business – environment, institutions, education, health care and others. It is substantiated that Ukraine is an urbanized country since most of its population lives in cities, representing a particular phenomenon of human civilization, concentrating the primary human, economic and other resources. Therefore, the stable economic development of the country as a whole depends on practical organizational and legal support for the reconstruction and restoration of the economy of our cities. Normative and legal acts related to the procedure for reconstruction of residential buildings and infrastructure damaged due to armed aggression, as well as organizational and legal instruments for ensuring the economic development of cities under conditions of war and post-war reconstruction, are determined. Attention is focused on the importance of developing a Local Economic Development Program in the urban territorial community, including a list of specific projects for the medium term. The need for assistance to our state in solving the problems of restoring the local economy and destroyed infrastructure from foreign partners is elucidated.
Estratégias de busca de referencial teórico
Authors: Almeida Moraes Allana , Rosa de Oliveira Camila , Iracema de Lima Argimon Irani
Published: October 2023

Highlights * As estratégias de busca para o referencial teórico são diversas, podendo incluir artigos científicos, livros, capítulos de livros e outras fontes de consulta. * O embasamento teórico deve ser fundamentado a partir de alguma teoria e/ou estudo previamente existente. * Esquema orientativo para a construção do referencial teórico de um projeto de pesquisa. * Descrição sobre a busca por indexadores e bases de dados para construção do referencial teórico. * A escolha por descritores adequados facilitará o processo de busca.
Delineamentos experimentais em pesquisas com seres humanos: estudos observacionais
Authors: Schunke Gomes Maximiliano , Jung Franciscatto Gisele , Kochenborger Scarparo Roberta
Published: October 2023

Highlights * Estudos com seres humanos ocupam o topo da cadeia hierárquica de geração de evidências, devido à sua capacidade ímpar para geração e confirmação de hipóteses em saúde. * Nos estudos observacionais, não há nenhum tipo de intervenção por parte dos pesquisadores na amostra analisada, e o levantamento de dados fica restrito à coleta, descrição e/ou análise das informações. * Os estudos observacionais podem seguir diferentes delineamentos, como relatos de caso, séries de caso, estudos transversais, estudos longitudinais, estudos de caso-controle, estudos ecológicos ou estudos diagnósticos. * Os estudos observacionais possuem alta relevância para o mapeamento populacional e a vigilância das condições de saúde e doença, sendo capazes de identificar indicadores, preditores e fatores de risco a elas associados.
Elaboração de artigos empíricos na área da saúde
Authors: Zimmermann Nicolle , Paz Fonseca Rochele , Fiorioli Valentina
Published: October 2023

Highlights * Um artigo empírico na área de saúde deve “contar uma história, com significado, de preferência para áreas aplicadas, mesmo que indireto”, desde a pergunta inicial, ao método de coleta e à análise de dados, aos resultados e às hipóteses levantadas na discussão sobre o porquê dos principais achados. * O resumo e a seção de discussão são os de mais difícil escrita científica e, em geral, são deixados mais para o fim do processo. Devem, portanto, ser redigidos, em forma de esboço, desde o início e ser aperfeiçoados até o fim do processo.
ABOUT THE ABSTRACTS (SUMMARIES) OF DISSERTATIONS
Authors: Miteva A.
Published: October 2023

Purpose: The paper will give readers a reasonable idea of how the abstracts of the dissertations are unnecessary today in the presence of scientific juries. The personal opinion of the author is expressed here on the subject of the abstracts of doctoral degree dissertations – for a doctor (Dr., PhD) and for a doctor of science (DSc.).
Methods: Several scientific methods were used in the creation of this article: obtaining information on the topic through different search methods; experience and knowledge.
Results: The history, essence, idea and goals of the dissertation abstract are briefly presented. The main elements of the structure of the abstract, as well as the practice of its printing today, are constructively critically examined.
Conclusions: If there is a scientific jury, there is no need for an abstract. By giving up writing abstracts, it will save us a lot of energy and time, and therefore increase our standard of living.
Organic nitrogen sources’ effects on cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) walp] productivity
Authors: Birla Jinendra , Patel B.M.
Published: October 2023

Pulses are an important source of protein for the poor as well as for the vegetarians which constitute major population of the country. Presently about 24 to 25 million hectares of land is under pulses producing about 19 million tons annually. Pulses production in India is characterized by diversity of crops and their regional specificity based on adaptation to prevailing agro climatic conditions. At the Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SK Nagar Gujarat, a field experiment was done in the Kharif season of 2015. Cowpea, variety GC5 was used for the present experimentation. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with four replications during Kharif 2015. Application of T9 (PSB+ 50%N (Castor cake) + 50% N (Vermicompost) and T10 (RDF: 20+40+00 kg ha-1 through fertilizer) increased plant height at 30 DAS, while treatment T9 PSB+ 50%N (Castor cake)+ 50% N vermicompost) recorded higher plant height at 60 DAS and at harvest. Under treatment T9 (PSB+ 50%N (Castor cake) + 50% N (Vermicompost), there was a noticeable improvement in the number of leaves per plant, leaf area per plant, dry matter per plant, branches per plant, and dry weight of root nodules per plant and seed yield. Significant improvement in stover yield were noted with application of 50% N through FYM + 50% N through vermicompost + PSB (T8).
Effects of grooming and washing combinations on compositional quality of raw milk in cross-bred cows during the summer, rainy and winter seasons
Authors: Shukla U.K. , Tiwari Ankit Kumar
Published: October 2023

The experiment was conducted at the livestock production and management unit, MGCGV, Chitrkoot, Satna (M.P.) To complete the research work following steps were followed by 10 apprently healthy cross bred cows. All 10 replications were made under each treatment including control. Milk samples collected were tested for determination of per cent fat, SNF, acidity and SG of raw milk Results of the study revealed significant effect of different combinations of grooming and bathing on per day milk yield (kg) in cross-bred cows during summer and rainy excluding winter season whereas per cent butter fat in milk was significantly influenced by different treatments during winter but not in summer and rainy season. However per cent SNF, Acidity and Specific gravity of milk were non- significantly influenced by different treatment combinations of grooming and bathing in cross-bred cows neither during summer and rainy season or in winter.
Attitude of farmers towards Kisan Credit Card
Authors: Falke V.B. , Deshmukh A.N. , Mokhale S.U. , Deshmukh S.A. , Adhau D.R.
Published: October 2023

The present investigation was conducted in Telhara tahsil in Akola district (Vidarbha region) of Maharashtra state. The main objective of the study was to study the attitude of farmers towards Kisan Credit Card. Apre–structured interview schedule was used to collect data from 120 respondents from 10 villages which were selected by using exploratory design of the social research during 2021-2022.The statistical methods such as frequencies, percentage, mean, standard deviation and correlation were used. The data of research study show that education was negatively correlated and land holding, farming experience,cropping pattern, annual income, social participation, achievement motivation, riskorientation were found to be positively and significantly related with attitude of farmers towards Kisan Credit Card.
Impact of soil test recommendations in orange cultivation
Authors: Adhau D.R. , Deshmukh A.N. , Mokhale S.U. , Deshmukh S.A. , Falke V.B.
Published: October 2023

The present investigation was conducted in Morshi taluka of Amravati district (Vidarbha region) of Maharashtra state. The main objective of the study was to assess the relationship between the profile of the orange cultivators with their impact on soil test recommendations.A pre – structured interview schedule was used to collect data from 80 orange cultivaors from 8 villages which were selected by using exploratory design of the social research during 2021-2022. The statistical methods such as frequencies, percentage, mean, standard deviation and correlation were used. The data of research study show that age and method of irrigation was negatively correlated and education,age of orchard,area under orchard, extension contact, risk preference were found to be positively and non significantly related and annual income was found to be positively and significantly related with impact of soil test recommendations in orange cultivation.
Impact of wastewater irrigation on chemical properties of soil and flower quality of marigold (Tagetes patula L. cv. Pusa deep)
Authors: Machnoor Aditya V. , Gurjar D.S. , Rosin K.G. , Shekhawat K. , Tiwari A.K.
Published: October 2023

A field experiment was conducted to find out the impact of wastewater irrigation on physical and microbiological soil health in marigold (Tagetes patula L. cv.Pusa deep) based on FDR sensor at Water Technology Centre farm of ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi during period of 2020-2021. Eight treatments T-1: Groundwater irrigation scheduled at 25% MAD (v=27%); T-2: Groundwater irrigation scheduled at 50% MAD (v =22.5%) T-3: Groundwater irrigation scheduled at 75% MAD (v= 18%);T4: Groundwater irrigation scheduled as per farmers practice/recommended POP; T-5: Wastewater irrigation scheduled at 25% MAD (v= 27%); T-6: Wastewater irrigation scheduled at 50% MAD (v= 22.5%); T-7: Wastewater irrigation scheduled at 50% MAD (v= 18%); T-8: Wastewater irrigation scheduled as per farmers practice/recommended POP were laid out in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications. Results indicated that soil chemical properties such as pH, organic carbon, EC, NPK and heavy metalat depth of 0-15 cm in marigold. As soil pH (7.80), EC (0.24 to 0.31 dS/m), OC (0.38), NPK and the concentration of heavy metals (Ni, Cd, Cr, Pb) were significantly higher in the treatment T6 where wastewater irrigations were scheduled at 50% MADas compared to groundwater irrigations. Moreover, the quality and grade of marigold came to be high in wastewater irrigated plots compared to groundwater. Thus, short-term application of wastewater has less impact over soil and gives better results in crop growth and quality but, the long-term application of wastewater may affect the chemical properties of the soil which can be analysed with different ranges of MAD (maximum allowable deficit) need to be studied.
Impact assessment of heavy metals spiked wastewater irrigation on soil health in marigold (Tagetes patula L.)
Authors: Vignesh P. , Gurjar D.S. , Rosin K.G. , Tiwari A.K. , Rathore S.S.
Published: October 2023

A pot experiment was conducted to find out the impact assessment of heavymetals spiked wastewater irrigation on soil healthin marigold (Tagetes patula L., cv. Pusa Arpita) under irrigation with metals spiked wastewater at Water Technology Centre of ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi during Rabi season of 2020-21. Sevan treatments were takenas T-1: Sole Groundwater Irrigation without spiking of heavy metal, T-2: Sole Wastewater Irrigation without spiking of heavy metal, T-3: Wastewater Irrigation spiked with Cd (0.005ppm), Cr (0.05ppm), Ni (0.1ppm) and Pb (2.5ppm), T-4:Wastewater Irrigation spiked with Cd (0.01ppm), Cr (0.1ppm), Ni (0.2ppm) and Pb (5.0ppm), T-5: Wastewater Irrigation spiked with Cd (0.1ppm), Cr (0.1ppm), Ni (2ppm) and Pb (10ppm) , T-6: Wastewater Irrigation spiked with Cd (0.25ppm), Cr (2.5ppm),Ni (5ppm) and Pb (30ppm), T-7: Wastewater Irrigation spiked with Cd (0.5ppm), Cr (5.0ppm), Ni (10ppm) and Pb (50ppm). Results indicated that soil health in-terms of pH, organic carbon, phosphorous, potassium and micronutrients (Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn) was significantly not changed where as significantly higher salinity (EC: 0.45 dS/m), nitrogen content (164.17 kg/ha) aswell as significantly higher concentration of Ni (0.76 mg/kg), Cr (1.66 mg/kg), Cd (0.18 mg/kg) and Pb (2.78 mg/kg) in irrigated soils were observed in the treatment T-7 where higher concentration of metals were spiked in wastewater. The present study may be concluded as the application of metals spiked wastewater irrigation may deteoriate the soil health by build-up of heavy metals under cultivation of marigold.
Comparative economics of paddy cultivation by transplanting, drilling and broadcasting methods of paddy cultivation in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra
Authors: Tingre A.S. , Shende N.V. , Vaidkar R.D.
Published: October 2023

The present study has been taken in Gadchiroli district of Vidarbha. Gadchiroli is one of the major paddy growing district of Vidarbha and it comes under the high rainfall zone. Paddy is the major Kharif crop grown in the district. The cropping pattern of the district is dominated by the paddy crop.Two tahsils of the Gadchiroli district namely Gadchiroli and Chamorshi were purposively selected for the study. From each tahsil three villages were selected and from each village twenty farmers were selected randomly. In all 120 farmers were selected for the present study. The highest cropping intensity was observed in the farmers group adopting SRI method (180.78%) followed by drilling method (172.15%), conventional transplanting method (158.00%) and broadcasting method (126.31%) respectively.The highest gross returns received to farmers adopting SRI method of cultivation i.e. Rs.100102/- per hectare followed by conventional transplanting method Rs 74947/-, drilling method Rs.70042.75/ - and broadcasting method Rs.33701.00/-.The highest gross returns received to farmers adopting SRI method of cultivation i.e. Rs.100102/- per hectare followed by conventional transplanting method Rs 74947/-, drilling method Rs.70042.75/- and broadcasting method Rs.33701.00/-.The highest BC ratio was realised by the farmers adopting drilling method of paddy cultivation at Cost A, Cost B and Cost C, respectively.
Modification in existing groundnut digger shaker for invert windrowing
Authors: Sinhar A. A. , Gajjar P. P.
Published: October 2023

The agricultural mechanization has gained importance for increasing agricultural production, productivity and profitability. Aflatoxin contamination results in downgrading of grains and oilseeds and depletion of their nutritional value. Prolonged consumption of aflatoxins has been reported to cause impaired immune function, malnutrition and stunted growth in children, disabilities and death. The main components of the developed machine were supporting frame, inversion discs, inversion rods, bottom support, side covers, etc. For the performance evaluation of the plant inversion attachment to the existing groundnut digger shaker in terms of total percentage of groundnut pod loss, digging efficiency and field efficiency, three levels of forward speeds i.e. 2.0 - 2.5 km/h (S1), 2.5 - 3.0 km/h (S2) and 3.0 - 3.5 km/h (S3) were used. Total percentage of groundnut pod loss was found lower at forward speed S1 (9.06 %) while higher at S3 (15.89 %). The total percentage of groundnut pod loss at forward speed S2 was found 11.86 %. The digging efficiency was measured as 90.94 %, 88.14 % and 84.11 % at forward speeds of S1, S2 and S3, respectively. Similarly, field efficiency was found 83.63 %, 80.10 % and 77.21 % at forward speeds of S1, S2 and S3, respectively. The depth of cut was measured as 130 mm and width of cut was 1016 mm at the moisture content of 18.08 % (d.b.). The draft was measured as 452 kg and power requirement was 18 hp with fuel consumption of 3.93 l/h. The average theoretical field capacity, effective field capacity and field efficiency was calculated as 0.330 ha/h, 0.264 ha/h and 80 %, respectively. The wheel slip was found 7.73 % while inversion index was 72 %.
Performance evaluation of tractor operated check basin former
Authors: Mahima C. J. , Kumar C. Naveen , Mathur S.M.
Published: October 2023

The current agricultural approach emphasizes maximizing water productivity by implementing in-situ moisture conservation methods. The tractor-operated check basin former is a mechanical device consisting of various components such as the mainframe, side bund former, lister former, trigger mechanism with power transmission, and hitch mast. Its primary function is to create basins of 6 x 2 meters in size. These basins simultaneously produce side bunds and cross bunds, effectively dividing the land into a number of sections for better moisture retention and distribution. The check basin former was assessed in the field for its ability to retain moisture effectively. The evaluation aimed at finding a solution that facilitates faster and more affordable basin construction, ensuring better moisture retention in the soil.
Strategies and research issues for soil and water conservation in India: A comprehensive review
Authors: Nandeha Nirjharnee , Trivedi Ayushi
Published: October 2023

Despite years of study and substantial investment in remediation and prevention, soil erosion continues to be a major environmental problem with regard to land use in India and elsewhere around the world. Furthermore, changing climate and/or weather patterns are exacerbating the problem. Our objective was to review past and current soil conservation programmes in India to better understand how production-, environmental-, social-, economic- and policy-related issues have affected soil and water conservation and the incentives needed to address the most critical problems. We found that to achieve success in soil and water conservation policies, institutions and operations must be co-ordinated using a holistic approach. Watershed programmes have been shown to be one of the most effective strategies for bringing socio-economic change to different parts of India. Within both dryland and rainfed areas, watershed management has quietly revolutionized agriculture by aligning various sectors through technological soil and water conservation interventions and land-use diversification. Significant results associated with various watershed-scale soil and water conservation programmes and interventions that were effective for reducing land degradation and improving productivity in different parts of the country are discussed. It has been demonstrated that one of the best methods for bringing socio-economic change to various regions of India is through watershed programming. By bringing together multiple sectors through technological soil and water conservation treatments and land-use diversification in both dryland and rainfed areas, watershed management has subtly revolutionised agriculture. Significant outcomes related to numerous watershed-scale soil and water conservation interventions and programmes that were successful in decreasing land degradation and boosting productivity in various regions of the nation are discussed.
Wetting and spreading phenomena in liquid bismuth-alkali halide systems
Authors:   Institute of High–Temperature Electrochemistry UB RAS, Stepanov Victor P.
Published: October 2023

This investigation is devoted to the study of the features of wetting phenomena in high temperature systems that are promising as environments for processing and disposal of man-made and radioactive wastes. New data on the phase wetting transition in two-phase liquid media have been obtained by analyzing the values of the adhesion of salt melts to liquid metals. The present study is focused on the systems composed of molten alkali halides and liquid bismuth. Their adhesion was calculated using experimental data on the surface tension of metals and salts, as well as the interfacial tension between metals and salts. A regular change in the adhesion work is illustrated depending on the temperature, electrical potential and nature of the contact phases. The transition phenomenon from incomplete wetting to full wetting has been established. It is shown that this transition is facilitated by an increase in temperature, a potential jump in the phase contact plane, and the polarizability of salt phase ions. The potential dependence of the adhesion work near the wetting transition point is described by a power equation with a critical index equal to 1.1.
Method for determining the optimal location of public catering facilities
Authors: Salnikova Kristina
Published: October 2023

Relevance and goals. The relevance of the research topic is due to the need for a comprehensive study of the problems of choosing a spatial location in the context of the rapid spread of digital technologies. The purpose of the study is an attempt to substantiate the feasibility of implementing a technical solution, namely the development of a digital geographic information system aimed at determining the optimal location for public catering facilities. Materials and methods. An approach is proposed for optimizing the layout of facilities as a set of three interrelated sequential elements (stages), consisting of determining the best operational-territorial unit, determining the expected rational boundaries of the consumer service market, determining the coordinates of the location of the catering facility and finding the optimal structure for the sale of products that provides the facility catering maximum profit. The advantage of the considered technical solution is to increase the accuracy of the optimal placement of public catering facilities, which ensures an increase in the speed of actions to determine the location point, including ensuring the speed of response of public catering facilities to continuous changes in dynamic competitive markets in real time; the emergence of the ability to most reliably draw conclusions about the optimal placement of a public catering facility at any time. The research methodology is based on the use of general scientific methods: description, measurement, analysis, synthesis, comparison, modeling, as well as the use of statistical methods and linear programming. Results. Creation in the future of a program that implements the proposed model and algorithms. Conclusions. The results of the study showed the possibility of applying the proposed approach with the ability to determine the expected optimal location of the catering facility with great accuracy. The scope of the research results is associated with the subsequent creation of information technology to manage the optimization of the location of public catering facilities.
DARWIN NO BRASIL: A DIVULGAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA EM QUADRINHOS
Authors: Almeida Sheila Alves de , Vieira José João , Almeida Philippe Oliveira de
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a revista em quadrinhos “Darwin: no Brasil”. A revista em questão é uma abordagem em quadrinhos que pretende mostrar às crianças e adolescentes algumas ideias do naturalista e sua jornada no Brasil do século XIX. Na obra analisada, a figura sisuda ganha uma versão diferente da maioria dos materiais, com uma profusão de cores impressas em papéis com qualidade superior à dos gibis. Não é encontrada com facilidade nas bancas de revistas, mas sim em livrarias físicas e virtuais. Para a análise da revista, algumas páginas foram investigadas com o propósito de indicar como o quadrinista utiliza os recursos visuais em combinação com a linguagem verbal, e como eles se complementam contribuindo para a propagação da mensagem científica. Os resultados indicaram a complexidade de divulgar o conhecimento científico em um formato verbovisual compacto. Como estratégia para comunicar a viagem do naturalista aos leitores, o autor criou uma narrativa com natureza visual e linguística nos quadrinhos. O intento de apresentar questões científicas em quadrinhos cumpriu o propósito de veicular parte da história de Darwin no Brasil, explorou as emoções, mas não provocou reflexões, possivelmente dado as intenções do autor em discutir as questões da escravidão e o olhar de Darwin para a sociedade brasileira da época. Contudo, as reflexões apresentadas não devem ser vistas como uma rejeição à obra “Darwin no Brasil”, mas como uma precaução para aqueles disponibilizam o material para as crianças e adolescentes.
ASSESSMENT OF MULTIFLUID, EULERIAN INTEGRAL THIN FILM AND DPM APPROACHES FOR THE NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF A BEARING CHAMBER
Authors: Kirov Nikolay K. , Zuzio Davide , Senoner Jean-Mathieu , Laurent Claire , Picard Mathieu , Estivalezes Jean-Luc
Published: October 2023

In this work several computational approaches are tested for the two-phase simulation of the ELUBSYS bearing chamber in the high-speed regime-a four-equation Eulerian multifluid model, a steady-state Eulerian integral thin film (EITF) approach, a discrete parcel method (DPM) approach,
and a simplified EITF-DPM coupled approach. While computationally expensive, the multifluid model captured the global liquid dynamics in the chamber and predicted that most of the oil is in the form of a thin film that flows on the stationary walls. The much more cost-efficient EITF approach
achieved accurate results for the oil thickness distribution at the counter-current region but did not account for the large amounts of oil flowing out through the top vent. The DPM approach was used to assess the dispersed phase dynamics in both one-way and two-way coupling configurations, outlining a significant influence of the latter on the gas phase dynamics. Finally, the coupled EITFDPM approach was able to overcome some of the limitations observed by its individual counterparts
by predicting a continuous film throughout the chamber circumference and a higher vent outflow, while still retaining most of the expected film distribution characteristics in the bearing chamber.
Tratado de Especialidades Médicas
Authors:   Docente Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial, Almeida Feijó Marco Enrique , Crespo Espinoza Roxana Del Rosario ,   Ministerio de salud Pública Zona 3, HOSPITAL PROVINCIAL GENERAL DOCENTE RIOBAMBA, Ortega Calderón Norge Dyango ,   Ministerio de Salud Pública Zona 5 Ecu 911, Hinojosa Gonzalez Libia Kateryne ,   BIOCENTRALMED, Calderón Reza Pablo Francisco ,   Hospital de especialidades Teodoro Maldonado Carbo
Published: October 2023

La presente publicación médica, trata diversas patologías clínico quirúrgicas, que ayudarán a los profesionales y estudiantes salubristas a guiarse de manera sencilla, aplicando de una forma práctica los diversos saberes y experiencia aquí compilados.
Physical Activity Characteristics and Barriers of University Students during the COVİD-19 Pandemic in Turkey
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Manisa, Turkey., OZCAN Ozlem , KUL KARAALI Hayriye ,   Assistant Professor, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Manisa,Turkey.
Published: October 2023

Background: Physical activity is an important factor for maintaining health and preventing many diseases. However, it is known that the physical activity level of individuals has decreased considerably due to the pandemic and mandatory restrictions. Purpose of the study: to investigate the physical activity characteristics and physical activity types of university students during the Covid-19 pandemic, the factors that facilitate and complicate their participation, and their sources of information about the subject. Material and Method: Students completed the sociodemographic information and data recording form online. The data enrollment form included questions about participation characteristics of students in physical activity before and during the COVİD-19 pandemic. Results: A total of 518 physiotherapy and rehabilitation undergraduate students (76.25% female and 23.75% male) were included in the study. During the pandemic period, 44.42% of the students had moderate physical activity. The daily sitting time of the students was 8.3±3.1 hours. During the pandemic period, walking was the most preferred activity except for weekends. Motivation and time from physical activity facilitors had changed during the pandemic period. Conclusion: As a result of our study, it was found that university students continued walking as a physical activity type, despite restrictions during the pandemic period. While time was not a significant factor that facilitates the participation in physical activity before the pandemic, it became the most important factor during the period of the pandemic. Motivation has lost its importance as a facilitator. We think that it would be a good idea to re-investigate physical activity levels, barriers and facilitators in order to see the effects of the pandemic in the future. KEYWORDS: Physical Activity, COVID-19, Students.
LIMITATION OF PARENTAL CONSENT IN RESPECT OF VACCINATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA: GUIDANCE FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES
Authors: Khan Franaaz
Published: October 2023

For decades, immunisation has saved millions of lives in South Africa and prevented countless illnesses and disabilities in South Africa. Vaccination is the most important thing we can do to protect ourselves and our children against ill health. One example is paediatric immunisation, which prevents approximately three million child deaths worldwide each year and saves 750 000 more from disability. In addition to alleviating suffering and the prevention of infectious diseases by vaccination, it is also more cost-effective than treatment of infectious diseases once contracted. Nonetheless, the current vaccine climate is polarised, with some vaccine hesitancy in the population. Another conundrum that arises is the vaccine gauntlet between parent and child. The Department of Health announced in 2021 that children are to be vaccinated in South Africa with or without parental consent. In the context of our law and the requirements of informed consent, a child as young as 12 years of age can be vaccinated, unassisted. Several issues and concerns arise in the given circumstances: in one instance there might be an implied threat that a parent’s wish will be undermined and circumvented by the Department of Health and, in another, that a child’s own wish to be vaccinated or not will be ignored. This article examines the conflict over parent and child consent in relation to the Covid-19 vaccination. The current legal framework regarding minors’ consent in South Africa is discussed. Thereafter, the article analyses the consent in respect of children required for the Covid-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom and the United States. The article concludes by exploring recommendations to bridge the divide that exists between parent and child when they have opposing views on vaccinations in certain instances.
A CRITICAL LEGAL PERSPECTIVE ON STATUTORY INTOXICATION – TIME TO SOBER UP?
Authors: G Stevens  , J Le Roux-Bouwer
Published: October 2023

Intoxication has been a phenomenon since time immemorial. Alcoholic beverages play a central role in South African life and culture. Millions of rands are spent annually by government on “Arrive Alive” and “Zero Tolerance” campaigns in the fight against drunken driving. The liquor industry advertises aggressively, linking its products to positive cultural symbols and social needs. The use of alcohol and drugs is, however, also associated with personal, social and legal problems. The role of alcohol and drugs in South Africa’s escalating crime rate cannot be ignored. According to Jacobs, alcohol abuse is involved in a quarter of all admissions to general hospitals in the United States of America. This is precisely the reason that government put a total ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages when the Covid pandemic hit South Africa and hospitals were flooded with Covid patients. Alcohol abuse also plays a major role in the four most common causes of death of men aged 20 to 40: suicide, accidents, murder and cirrhosis of the liver. On 9 May 2022, the World Health Organization stated that the harmful use of alcohol is a causal factor in more than 200 disease and injury conditions. A million deaths annually result from harmful use of alcohol globally, which amounts to 5,3 per cent of all deaths worldwide. It was further stated that alcohol consumption causes death and disability relatively early in life; in mortalities of persons aged 20–39 years, approximately 13,5 per cent of total deaths are attributable to alcohol. It is, therefore, alarming that people who become voluntarily drunk, to this day, still stand a chance of being acquitted in South African courts if the evidence reveals that, at the time of the act, the accused happened to fall into the grey area between “slightly drunk” and “very drunk”. This legal position was once again confirmed in the case of S v Ramdass. The decision represents yet another instance where an accused who committed alleged crimes in a state of voluntary intoxication was acquitted on both counts. South Africa’s legal position on voluntary intoxication is clearly at odds with the global and national call for stricter regulations on the public’s excessive use of alcohol, which makes a consideration of the Ramdass judgment, and the policy behind it, deserving of closer analysis.
Effects of salt water intrusion on biochemical components of Alder and Ash tree fresh leaves in Karacabey Coastal Forested Wetland
Authors: SARIYILDIZ Temel , MOHAMMED ALİ Raghad Sami Sahib
Published: October 2023

Coastal forested wetlands provide substantial benefits to society, such as wave attenuation, erosion control, biodiversity support, and carbon sequestration. Many of these unique coastal ecosystems have been drained for various reasons, while those that remain are now threatened by salt water intrusion and sea level rise due to climate change. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of soil salinity on the biochemical components of the fresh leaves of alder (Alnus glutinosa L. Gaertn) and ash tree (Fraxinus angustifolia Vahl.) which are the dominant tree species in Karacabey coastal forested wetland next to the Sea of Marmara in Türkiye. For this purpose, fresh leaf and soil samples of alder and ash trees were collected from three zones (Z1: 0-1 km, Z2: 1 to 2 km and Z3: 2 to 3 km) from the inner border (Z3) of the forested wetland to the coastline (Z1) of the Sea of Marmara. The fresh leaf samples were analyzed for photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b and carotenoids), anthocyanin, xanthophylls, free amino acids, total nitrate, proline, total polyphenols, total soluble tannins, total phenolic compounds, glucose, sucrose and total carbohydrates. The soil samples were analyzed for soil pH, electrical conductivity and soil texture. The results showed that the soil salinity decreased from the coastline (Z1) towards the inner border (Z3). Similarly, mean photosynthetic pigments and anthocyanin, xanthophyll also decreased from the Z1 towards Z3, whereas mean total polyphenols and total soluble tannin concentrations increased for the both tree species. The other biochemical compounds showed either an increase or a decrease according to the tree species. These pioneer results illustrate the important point that biotic or abiotic environment in which tree grows significantly change the specific biochemical components in the fresh leaves of alder and ash trees in the coastal forested wetlands. In turn, these changes may result in variation in nutrient cycling, carbon cycling, and organic matter turnover rates in these forest ecosystems.
HTTM : Transposon mutagenesis v2
Authors: Champie Antoine
Published: October 2023

Part of the HTTM protocol dedicated to the transposon mutagenesis of targets cells. Thelast stepin this version contains a supplemental video with extra context and tips, as part of the protocols.io Spotlight series, featuring conversations with protocol authors.
Quantification of rat stomach surface area v1
Authors: Di Natale Madeleine , Hunne Billie , Stebbing Martin , Furness John
Published: October 2023

This protocol describes the methods used to quantify the surface area of the rat stomach. Scale photographs of rat stomachs, which were perfusion fixed, were used to determine the surface area of the three main regions of the rat stomach which enabled estimates of total neuronal populations to be calculated.
Immunohistochemistry in wholemounts and cryostat sections in rat stomach v1
Authors: Di Natale Madeleine , JL Liew Jamie , Hunne Billie , Stebbing Martin , Furness John
Published: October 2023

This protocol describes the methods used to evaluate neuronal target and population density in wholemount preparations and cryostat sections. In brief, stomachs from Sprague-Dawley rats were collected, fixed, cleared, and processed before being immunohistochemically stained with primary antibody and fluorescent secondary antibodies. Neuronal density and neuronal target analysis were completed using Zen Blue analysis software.
La salud pública en tiempos de pandemia. La postergada reformulación del Sistema Nacional de Salud
Authors: Martínez Navarro Juan Alejandro
Published: October 2023

La crisis sanitaria ocasionada por el SARS-CoV-2 ha puesto en extrema tensión nuestro sistema jurídico-social. Desde el inicio de la pandemia hemos sido testigos de numerosa legislación y medidas de un gran calado que han generado una enorme controversia en doctrina y jurisprudencia. Transcurrido un tiempo prudencial desde el inicio de la pandemia, se pretende realizar una valoración de los instrumentos jurídicos empleados y diseñados frente a la crisis sanitaria, así como las consecuencias jurídicas derivadas de la misma.
Development of technology for specialized snack products with sunflower seed protein concentrate
Authors:   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Moskvicheva Elena V. , Fedinishina Ekaterina Y. ,   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Smyatskaya Yulia A. ,   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Published: October 2023

The possibility of using protein concentrate of sunflower seeds in the technology of specialized snacks (bars) is considered. The powder of sunflower seed protein concentrate, cocoa powder, and snack product (bar) with sunflower seed protein concentrate were chosen as objects of research. The main quality indicators of sunflower seed protein concentrate, and snack products were studied. Organoleptic analysis and content of moisture and dry matter according to GOST 31986 and GOST 5900 as well as indicators of water-holding and fat-holding capacity of protein concentrate were determined. Biological value of the finished product was determined by calculation method. Water activity was determined using a dielectric moisture sensor. Organoleptic characteristics and nutritional value of sunflower seed protein concentrate were determined. In addition to the high content of vegetable protein sunflower seed concentrate contains a significant amount of oxycinnamic acids (9.56 mg/g), which allows us to consider it as a source of phenolic compounds. Dates, cocoa powder, almonds, coconut milk, and oil were selected as the formulation components of the bar. The amount of protein concentrate in the formulation was determined taking into account its moisture- and fat-holding capacity. It was found that the introduction of 20% of concentrate in the recipe from the weight of the finished product had a positive effect on the quality and nutritional value of finished products. The technology of specialized snack has been developed. Experimental bars have high organoleptic properties: they keep their shape well, have a pleasant chocolate taste with a slight flavor of sunflower seeds. Finished products contain 20 % protein. Consumption of one bar (100 g) per day satisfies the daily requirement of oxycinnamic acids by 104%, copper by 60.0%, vitamin B1 by 46.7%, and vitamin E by 52.7%. Snack bars with sunflower seed protein concentrate can be recommended for use in the diet of both professional athletes and people leading an active lifestyle. Studies have shown that technological properties of sunflower seed protein concentrate powder in combination with its high nutritional value provide multivariant use of this additive in specialized food products. The result of the work was a set of technical and technological documentation (TU, TI) for the specialized product.