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COPULATION BEHAVIORS OF INDIAN VULTURE (GYPS INDICUS) IN UDAIPUR DISTRICT, RAJASTHAN, INDIA
Authors: Lal Choudhary Narayan , Chishty Nadim
Published: February 2022

Frequency of copulation was recorded in Indian vulture (Gyps indicus) throughout the year or before and after egg laying periods. During the study total average 192 to 193 copulation attempts were recorded in each breeding pairs of Indian vulture. Maximum copulation attempts were observed in morning (6.00-8.00 and 8.00- 10.00 am) and evening (4.00-6.00pm) hours. Very few copulations attempts were observed afternoon (12.00 to 4.00 pm). Overall mean copulations attempts were highest recorded in month of October (10.4) followed by September (6.733), April (2.667), November (2.3), May (2.3), March (2.13) and lowest copulations attempts were recorded in June (1.9) or summer season. No copulation attempts were sighted during Dec – February month, the reason for this might be, because during these months Indian vultures usually spend time in incubation and pre hatchling cares. During study in study area before copulation aerial display behavior was completely absent in Indian vulture. Allopreening and self-preening activities were frequently sighted before and after copulations.
ANALYSIS OF COURTSHIP BEHAVIOR AS A PARAMETER OF TOXICITY OF ETHYL METHANESULFONATE (EMS) IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER
Authors: Divyashree B.U. , Krishna M.S. , Vasudev V.
Published: February 2022

An anti-cancerous drug and a monofunctional alkylating agent, Ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS), was tested for its toxic effects by using courtship behavioral elements as the parameter in Drosophila melanogaster. EMS concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 15mM were employed by larval feeding technique to analyze the effect. When the different combinations of crosses were performed, the results have revealed that there were no qualitative differences between the control and treated groups. However, quantitatively, it has shown that male courtship elements such as orientation, tapping, wing vibration and licking were significantly prolonged compared to controls. Similar results were observed in case of female rejection behavior elements namely: ignoring, extruding and decamping. On par with this, even the courtship latency and copulation latency were significantly increased and contrary to these, copulation duration was significantly decreased, thus suggesting that the treated males were less vigor; treated females were less receptive on one hand and on the other lower reproductive fitness. Drastic effects of EMS on mating behavior prove that this can be utilized as a parameter for assessing the toxic effects of chemicals.
Surgical rehabilitation of patients with the consequences of pilon fractures
Authors: Grazhdanov Konstantin A. , Zuev Pavel P. , Kauts Oleg A. , Romanov Nickolay I. , Barabash Yurij A. , Kireev Sergey I. , Norkin Igor A.
Published: February 2022

BACKGROUND: Pilon fracture is an intra-articular injury of tibia distal metaepiphysis; its often comminuted. Comprehensive reconstruction of the tibia articular surface and recovery of the axil in the affected extremity is of prime importance for the rehabilitation of patients with such pathology, so priority is given to reconstructive surgical techniques. Pilon injury often causes deforming arthrosis of the ankle joint that reduces its functions. It is ankle arthrodesis that is considered to be the preferred method of surgical rehabilitation in this clinical setting.
AIM: The presentation of successful outcomes in patients with consequences of intra-articular fractures of distal tibial metaepiphysis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Clinical and radiological methods were used to study the initial data and outcomes of 16 patients suffering from pilon fractures. The recovery of the supporting function of the foot and the level of pain syndrome after the treatment were evaluated with the Foot Functional Index questionnaire. Taking into account the obtained clinical and radiological data, all patients underwent bone-plastic arthrodesis of the ankle joint with correction of limb deformity. An intramedullary retrograde tibial lockable rod was used to fix the ankle joint.
RESULTS: It was established that the performance of bone-plastic arthrodesis of the ankle joint provides a complete restoration of the supporting function of the injured lower limb with the relief of pain in the period of 34 months after surgery.
CONCLUSION: The use of intramedullary retrograde rod with blocking for the fixation of the ankle joint does not require the use of additional immobilization, provides the possibility of early loading on the operated limb.
Current views on the management of congenital dislocation of the knee based on current data on the outcomes of orthopedic treatment in these patients
Authors: Kruglov Igor Yu. , Rumyantsev Nicolai Yu. , Agranovich Olga E. , Omarov Gamzat G. , Kagantsov Ilya M. , Rumiantceva Natalia N.
Published: February 2022

Despite the rapid progress in medicine, today there is no clear protocol for the management of patients with such a rare disease as congenital dislocation of the knee (CDK). Analysis of the data shows that in the main percentage of cases, after ineffective conservative treatment, patients undergo late surgical intervention, which entails great number of complications and does not improve outcomes. This trend is associated with the lack of strict time limits for the start of medical care due to the lack of guidelines regulating the work.
Aim of the study was study modern approaches to conservative and surgical treatment of patients with congenital dislocation of the knee based on a systematic analysis of the literature.
Systematic analysis of literature sources on databases PubMed, Scopus, eLibrary, CyberLeninka, bibliography of key articles.
Preparing the preliminary plan of correction and early initiation of treatment of congenital dislocation of the knee significantly increases the rate of positive outcomes of this disease. It is worth noting that using a less invasive approach to initiating treatment of congenital dislocation of the knee avoids a number of complications. Based not only on the classification of the stage of the severity, but also on the degree of contracture of the quadriceps muscle, it is possible to determine the possibilities of restoring the work of the joint, which proves the need to improve the knowledge gained.
There is a need to organize the provision of medical care to patients with congenital dislocation of the knee on the basis of improved classifications that correspond to modern ideas about the outcomes of orthopedic treatment in patients with CDK.
Current trends and prospects for total elbow arthroplasty (literature review)
Authors: Kesyan Gurgen A. , Arsen’ev Igor G. , Urazgil’deev Rashid Z. , Karapetyan Grigoriy S. , Levin Andrey N. , Kesyan Ovsep G. , Shuyskiy Artem A.
Published: February 2022

The article presents an analysis of foreign and domestic literature on total elbow arthroplasty, as well as revision arthroplasty. The literature review was carried out on the Internet platforms PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Research Portal, eLibrary, CyberLeninka, rsl.ru. The main directions in research work were determined: indications for endoprosthetics of the elbow joint, implant design, complications and revision surgery. The problem of elbow arthroplasty remains relevant for modern traumatology and orthopedics due to the large number of complications and unsatisfactory results of both primary and revision arthroplasty. Based on the analysis of the literature, the following conclusions were drawn: the rejection of fully connected, rigid systems due to the high frequency of aseptic loosening, the need for further research in the direction of implant design, improvement of the operation technique, determination of strict indications for elbow arthroplasty depending on the pathology, age of the patient and his physical activity, determination of indications for the use of various types of endoprostheses depending on nosology, improvement of technology and development of new methods of revision arthroplasty of the elbow joint.
Dynamic ultrasonic research mediopatellary synovial folding knee joint
Authors: Eskin Nikolay A. , Ochkurenko Alexander A. , Kusova Fatima U. , Kurpyakov Anton P. , Gorokhvodatsky Alexandr , Matveeva Natalya Yu.
Published: February 2022

BACKGROUND: One of the reasons for the formation of pain syndrome in the anterior part of the knee joint is a pathologically thickened mediopatellar synovial plica (MP). MP most often pathologically changes and as a result leads to changes in the nearby structures of the knee joint. However, there are difficulties in assessing the direct impact of MPSS on the articular cartilage of the patella and medial condyle of the femur, for this it is advisable to perform ultrasound examination using functional tests.
AIM: To study the effectiveness of ultrasound examination with the use of functional tests in the diagnosis of MP pathology, which are important in determining tactics and evaluating treatment results.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The results of a comparative survey of 80 patients are presented. The first stage of the MRI was performed on patients, according to which the type of change in MP was evaluated. The second stage was ultrasound with the use of functional tests.
RESULTS: According to MRI data, type A was detected in 11, type B in 17, type C in 38 and type D in 14 patients. Ultrasound results showed that type A and B MP were not infringed in any case, and type C and D MP were infringed in 24 (63.2%) and 12 (85.7%) cases, respectively.
CONCLUSION: The study made it possible to determine not only the presence or absence of pathologically thickened MP, but also to assess the degree of its influence on nearby joint structures, such as thickness, the degree of vascularization of both the fold itself and the synovial membrane around it, the presence or absence of infringement during flexion and extension of the knee joint and SHELF syndrome, and therefore, the degree of its participation in the formation of pain syndrome.
Problems with fixing chronic injuries of the anterior pelvic ring
Authors: Lazarev Anatoly F. , Solod Edward I. , Gudushauri Yago G. , Kakabadze Malkhaz G. , Roskidailo Alexander S. , Kalinin Evgene I. , Konovalov Vyacheslav V. , Marychev Ivan N.
Published: February 2022

BACKGROUND: A separate problem is the surgical treatment of the pelvic joints, especially the pubic joint. Stabilization in the case of chronic pelvic injuries using standard methods used in the treatment of patients with acute pelvic injuries reveals cases of plate fatigue fractures, metal structures migrations and the need for repeated surgical interventions. In this regard, in order to fix injuries to the anterior pelvis in case of chronic injuries, it is necessary to use other, special tactical approaches to fixing bone fractures and joint ruptures, and to develop metal structures adapted for such cases.
AIM: To study of the features of fixation in chronic pelvic injuries and analysis of the results with various methods of fixation of the anterior pelvic ring in chronic cases.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Under our supervision in the first department of the FGBU NMITs TO im. NN Priorov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation for the period from 2000 to 2015. 117 patients were observed who underwent surgical treatment using standard reconstructive plates for chronic injuries of the anterior pelvis used in the surgical treatment of acute injuries of the pelvic ring.
RESULTS: Group No. 1, consisting of 65 patients who underwent fixation of the anterior half-ring with reconstructive plates, implanted in the standard way as in acute trauma, 12 patients (10.2%) had migration or fracture of metal structures for a period of 2 to 6 months from the date of surgery.
Group No. 2 consists of 52 patients who underwent fixation of the anterior pelvic semicircle with two plates located on the pubic bones mutually perpendicular to each other using the standard method. Destabilization of metal structures was detected in 7 patients (13.4%) with X-ray control in the period from 2 weeks to 2 months after the operation.
CONCLUSION: The standard approach to fixation of such injuries, as in acute (up to 3 weeks from the moment of injury), does not create conditions for stable fixation. In the first case, attention is drawn to the fact that after the plate fracture, the diastasis between the pubic bones increased to almost the same level as at the time of admission. From this, it can be concluded that the fibro-cicatricle process formed in traumatic foci creates a rigid deformation, and when restoring the anatomical integrity of the pelvic ring, with the use of bone osteosynthesis, the plate with chronic injuries experiences stronger loads than in acute trauma and causes a fatigue fracture of metal structures.
Treatment of horizontal dissection of the knee menisci with platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Literature review and analysis of own data
Authors: Lisitsyn Mikhail P. , Atlukhanov Ruslan Y. , Zaremuk Adam M. , Lisitsyna Ekaterina M.
Published: February 2022

BACKGROUND: Treatment of damage to the inner layer of the meniscus of the knee joint that does not extend to the articular surface remains an open question. Subsequently, these injuries can cause a complete rupture of the meniscus that already requires surgical treatment. Existing methods of treatment at this stage of meniscus injury have not shown their effectiveness.
AIM: Study the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on meniscus regeneration.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The analysis of the 15 patients treatment results with the PRP method, which effectively stimulates regenerative processes, was carried out. The effectiveness of the method was assessed using the following evaluation scales: visual analog scale (VAS), Lequesne scale, WOMAC index (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index), Lysholm scale, KSS scale (Knee Society Score) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
RESULTS: According to the results of MRI performed after 6 months, there was no progression of meniscus damage after PRP therapy by all parameters.
CONCLUSION: The study showed an improvement in all rating scales. In addition, according to MRI data, after 6 months there was no progression of the degenerative process in the menisci. The presented method can be the first step in the treatment of this pathology.
Survei Tingkat Kebugaran Jasmani Peserta Ekstrakurikuler Bela Diri Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Negeri
Authors: Rahmawati Dewi Fitri , Hariyanto Eko
Published: February 2022

Abstract: The research aimed to determine the physical fitness level of the martial arts extracurricular members using a descriptive quantitative survey method with the independent variables: martial extracurricular (X) and the dependent variable level of physical fitness (Y). The research subjects were 25 participants. The results of the physical fitness test: (1) the level of physical fitness of jujitsu extracurricular with either 8 participants or 57.14 percent category and 6 participants or 42.86 percent moderate category. (2) the level of extracurricular physical fitness of the portion with either 2 participants or 18.18 percent categories, 3 participants or 27.27 percent in the moderate category, and 6 participants or 54.55 percent in poor category. Conclusion: the overall level of martial arts extracurricular fitness is in the good category, namely 40 percent.
Abstrak: Penelitian bertutjuan mengetahui tingkat kebugaran jasmani peserta ekstrakurikuler bela diri menggunakan rancangan deskriptif kuantitatif metode survei dengan variabel bebas: ekstrakurikuler bela diri (X) dan variabel terikat tingkat kebugaran jasmani (Y). Subyek penelitian berjumlah 25 peserta. Hasil tes kebugaran jasmani: (1) tingkat kebugaran jasmani ekstrakurikuler jujitsu dengan kategori baik 8 peserta atau 57,14 persen dan kategori sedang 6 peserta atau 42,86 persen. (2) tingkat kebugaran jasmani ekstrakurikuler porsigal dengan kategori baik 2 peserta atau 18,18 persen, kategori sedang 3 peserta atau 27,27 persen, dan kategori kurang 6 peserta atau 54,55 persen. Simpulan: tingkat kebugaran jasmani ekstrakurikuler bela diri keseluruhan termasuk kategori baik yaitu sebesar 40 persen.
Kontribusi Indeks Massa Tubuh dan Daya Tahan Kardiovaskular dengan Keterampilan Dasar Futsal Sekolah Menengah Atas
Authors: Hartanto Sulton , Hariyoko Hariyoko
Published: February 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui kontribusi indeks massa tubuh dan daya tahan kardiovaskular dengan keterampilan dasar futsal peserta ekstrakurikuler futsal. Rancangan penelitian menggunakan metode korelasional dengan analisis korelasi product moment. Subjek penelitian peserta ekstrakurikuler futsal berjumlah 33 peserta. Dengan indeks massa tubuh berkontribusi sebesar 53,1 persen, daya tahan kardiovaskular berkontribusi sebesar 26,9 persen terhadap keterampilan dasar futsal. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan signifikan indeks massa tubuh dan daya tahan kardiovaskular dengan keterampilan dasar futsal.
Survei Gerak Dasar Lokomotor dan Manipulatif Siswa Kelas IV SD
Authors: Mashudi Abdul , Nurrochmah Siti
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the development of basic locomotor and manipulative movements of students through the 30 meter running test, long jump without prefix, vertical jump, catch the ball and throw the ball at the goal using the target. The results of the research data on the ability of basic locomotor motion using the 30 meter running test were in the good category totaling 12 students. The ability to move long jump without prefix was in the very good category amounting to 17 students and the ability to move upright (vertical jump) was in the medium category and not good amounting to 14 students. Meanwhile, the ability of manipulative movement using the throw and catch test was in the bad category, amounting to 17 students. The ability to throw the ball at the goal using the target is in the medium category amounting to 10 students.

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perkembangan gerak dasar lokomotor dan manipulatif siswa melalui tes lari 30 meter, loncat jauh tanpa awalan, loncat tegak, lempar tangkap bola dan lempar bola ke gawang menggunakan sasaran. Hasil data penelitian kemampuan gerak gerak dasar lokomotor menggunakan tes lari 30 meter berada pada kategori baik berjumlah 12 siswa. Kemampuan gerak loncat jauh tanpa awalan berada pada kategori baik sekali berjumlah 17 siswa dan kemampuan gerak loncat tegak (vertical jump) berada pada kategori sedang dan kurang baik berjumlah 14 siswa. Sedangkan kemampuan gerak manipulatif menggunakan tes lempar tangkap berada pada kategori tidak baik berjumlah 17 siswa. Kemampuan lempar bola ke gawang menggunakan sasaran berada pada kategori sedang sebesar berjumlah 10 siswa.
Pengaruh Pemberian Sport Massage Terhadap Tekanan Darah Sistole, Diastole dan Denyut Nadi Pada Pemain Bola Voli
Authors: Saputro Yulius
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not the effect of giving this type of massage on systolic blood pressure, diastole and pulse on the volleyball player Mentaos Klaten. This study is a True Experiment Design study, a post-test pre-test group control design. The population in this study was the Mentaos Klaten volleyball players of 20 people. The data in this study were obtained by using tests and measurements to be given treatment (treatment) running 2400 meters, then after being given treatment again measured with a stetoscope and blood pressure meter. Blood pressure is measured using a Sphgymomanometer. Research data analysis techniques using the T-test with a significance level of 5 percent. The results showed that there was a significant influence on the pulse and blood pressure through the provision of sports massages, both blood pressure systole, diastole, and pulse. The conclusion of this study is that sports massage can restore blood pressure and pulse as before.

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya pengaruh pemberian jenis massage terhadap tekanan darah sistole, diastole dan denyut nadi pada pemain bola voli Mentaos Klaten. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian True Eksperiment Design, rancangan kontrol grup pre-test post-test. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pemain bola voli Mentaos Klaten sebanyak 20 orang. Data dalam penelitian diperoleh dengan menggunakan tes dan pengukuran dengan diberikan perlakuan (treatment) lari 2400 meter, kemudian selelah diberi perlakuan diukur kembali dengan stetoscope dan tensi meter. Tekanan darah diukur dengan menggunakan Sphgymomanometer. Teknik analisis data penelitian menggunakan uji –T dengan taraf signifikasi 5 persen. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa ada pengaruh yang signifikan pada denyut nadi dan tekanan darah melalui pemberian sport massage, baik tekanan darah sistole, diastole, maupun denyut nadi. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah sport massage dapat mengembalikan tekanan darah dan denyut nadi seperti semula.
3D Printing of a Graphene-Modified Photopolymer Using Stereolithography for Biomedical Applications: A Study of the Polymerization Reaction
Authors: Armentia S. Lopez de , Fernández-Villamarín S. , Ballesteros Y. , C. del Real J. , Dunne N. , Paz E.
Published: February 2022

Additive manufacturing is gaining importance thanks to its multiple advantages. Stereolithography (SLA) shows the highest accuracy and the lowest anisotropy, which has facilitated the emergence of new applications as dentistry or tissue engineering. However, the availability of commercial photopolymers is still limited, and there is an increasing interest in developing resins with properties adapted for these new applications. The addition of graphenebased nanomaterials (GBN) may provide interesting advantages, such as improved mechanical properties and bioactivity. However, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the effect of GBNs on the polymerization reaction. A photopolymerizable acrylic resin has been used, and the effect of the addition of 0.1wt% of graphene (G); graphene oxide (GO) and graphite nanoplatelets (GoxNP) on printability and polymerization have been investigated. It was observed that the effect depended on GBN type, functionalization and structure (e.g., number of layers, size, and morphology) due to differences in the extent of dispersion and light absorbance. The obtained results showed that GO and GoxNP did not significantly affect the printability and quality of the final structure, whilst the application of G exhibited a negative effect in terms of printability due to a reduction in the polymerization degree. GO and GoxNP-loaded resins showed a great potential to be used for manufacturing structures by SLA.
Hemodynamic and adaptive correlates of transcranial magnetotherapy in patients with high-grade malignant brain gliomas in the early postsurgery period
Authors: Popov I.A. , Shikhlyarova A.I. , Zhukova G.V. , Arapova Y.Y. , Frantsiyants E.M. , Engibaryan M.A. , Kaplieva I.V. , Rostorguev E.E. , Rozenko L.Y. , Iozefi D.Y. , Gusareva M.A.
Published: February 2022

The results of this study have demonstrated the possibility of improving the efficiency of restoring hemodynamics and an adaptive status in patients with high-grade brain tumors by using transcranial magnetic therapy (TMT). The convenience and expediency of using the diagnostic criteria of the cardiac analyzer software CARDIOCODE consisted in obtaining complex digital data sets related to the main phase changes in the cardiac performance, energy supply and metabolism, associated with the corrective effect produced by TMT in the early postsurgery period. At the same time, it is noted that acting in concert by the cardiac performance can be provided against the background of the formation of a stable type of an integral reaction of calm activation
Impact of exercise on the activity of the autonomic nervous system among patients with acute myocardial infarction: A case-control study
Authors: Rafsanjani Pour M.H.A. , Moghadam S. , Afsargharehbagh R.
Published: February 2022

Considering the diversity of proposed programs, various studies yielded different findings in this regard. The aim of the present study was to evaluate different types of exercise as a method of rehabilitation after acute myocardial infarction on the activity of the autonomic nervous system.
Role of Left Ventricular Speckle Tracking Imaging in Detection of Coronary Artery Disease in Non-Diabetic Patients
Authors: Soha K.H. , Hisham A. , Mohamed H. , Mohamed A.
Published: February 2022

This study aimed to determine the role of global longitudinalstrain (GLS) in early diagnosis and detection of severity of coronaryartery disease (CAD) in non-diabetic patients with preservedleft ventricular ejection fraction (EF) without regionalwall motion abnormalities presented with chronic coronary syndrome,and to identify the role of territorial longitudinal strain(TLS) in detection of the affected coronary artery. We enrolled60 non-diabetic patients with suspected CAD who underwentresting echocardiography and speckle tracking imaging andsubsequently coronary angiography then results were correlatedtogether. Patients with family history of CAD (68.3%), hypertension(68.3%), smokers (43.3%), and dyslipidemia (81.6%). Allparticipants had normal left ventricular systolic function withmean EF of 64.02±6.15% and no regional wall motion abnormalitiesat rest. Patients were classified angiographically accordingto the number of the diseased vessels into: 3 vessels disease(43.3%), 1-2 vessels disease (35%), and normal coronaryangiography (21.7%) with GLS mean values of -13.69±1.94%,-15.4±1.74%, and -18.80±2.14%, respectively. There was a negativesignificant correlation between GLS values and the numberof diseased vessels (P=0.001). The values of TLS were significantlylower in myocardial regions supplied by stenotic arteries thanthose supplied by non-stenotic arteries. Mean TLS values forstenotic left anterior descending, left circumflex, and right coronaryarteries were -15.51±3.19, -13.06±2.90, -13.27±2.60 withP=0.011, 0.001, and 0.001, respectively. Speckle tracking derivedGLS is an effective non-invasive method in predicting presenceand severity of CAD and in locating the affected vessels basedon the distribution of segments affected in TLS.
Endocarditis. Diagnostics and therapy based on the theory of cardiometry
Authors: Rudenko M.Y. , Zernov V.A. , Voronova O.K.
Published: February 2022

The importance of diagnostics based on the theoryof cardiometry implies identification of the root causeof pathology or the abnormal primary processes thataffect the shape of cardiac signals.
Influence made by industrial climbing safety equipment on the cardiovascular system performance and thermophysical parameters of limbs in an industrial climber at low ambient temperatures
Authors: Goncharova M.A. , Brink I.Y.
Published: February 2022

The task of the article is to assess the effect made by an industrialclimbing safety system used by an industrial climber, performinghis work to provide a harness-based suspended accessat low ambient temperatures, on his physiological parameters.The article presents some studies on changes recorded in bodysurface temperatures, pulse rates, and blood pressure value inan industrial climber depending on the duration of his performanceusing a harness-based suspended access under ambientair low temperature conditions. The tests have been carriedout for various types of thermal protection of the human hiparea and the width of the belts of the safety system. The scientificnovelty of the study is that it is the first time when such astudy has been conducted for a combination of industrial factors,like prolonged suspended condition due to the utilizationof the climbing safety system and a low ambient temperature.As a result, it has been found that the physiological parametersare influenced by the width of the safety belts of the safetyequipment system and the method of the temperature protectionof the hip zone in a climber.
Structural oncomarkers in blood plasma in patients with multiple myeloma when using accompanying selective plasma exchange and chemotherapy
Authors: Shikhlyarova A.I. , Zuderman N.Е. , Ushakova N.D. , Frantsiyants E.M. , Goroshinskaya I.А. , Kaplieva I.V. , Neskubina I.V. , Sheiko E.A. , Lysenko I.B.
Published: February 2022

The aim of this research work has been to investigate thestructural organization of solid films made from blood plasmataken from patients with secretory multiple myeloma (MM)and identify some specific markers of the tumor process inthem, when conducting selective plasma exchange and medication.Using the methods of wedge- and edge-shaped dehydratation,we have completed morphological screening of solid samplesof blood plasma in 25 patients primarily diagnosed withmultiple myeloma (MM).The obtained results are characterized by profound disordersin the processes of self-organization with predominance ofsome pathological morphotypes of facias having systemic andlocal signs of intoxication and paraproteinemia, which correlatewith their equivalents revealed in the respective biochemicaltests. It has been found that development of multiple myelomais accompanied by formation of some oncomarkers specific tothis sort of oncopathology. The identification of the oncomarkershave been confirmed by the formation of the pathologicalaggregation of anisotropic micro- and macrospherolytes, whichhave demonstrated degenerative transformations upon completionof chemotherapy: they have been shaded because ofproducing complex compounds with chemotherapy drugs ormetabolites of the latter.Conclusion. By this means the cascade of the pathologicalevents have been reflected in our screening morphologicalassays of blood plasma that is of great prognostic value andmay be used in evaluation of efficacy of treatment of multiplemyeloma.
A study of perceptions about healthy food advertised in select urban areas in India
Authors: Mathur R. , Phadtare P.
Published: February 2022

The percentage of the obese and overweight population inIndia has alarmingly increased over the last few years. It isdescribed as a global epidemic that needs to be controlled.The two main reasons for obesity and overweight are lack ofphysical activity and lack of balanced diet. Childhood Obesityleads to many chronic diseases in adulthood if not cured. Withthe lifestyle change, physical activity has gradually decreased;therefore, a balanced diet is necessary to fight obesity. Obesitycan also be controlled among the youth so that it is notcarried forward in adulthood. Consequently, it is imperative toknow what makes them buy products that claim to be healthy.Advertisers use the central or peripheral route of advertising toendorse the products and add labels as heuristic cues to helpbuyers make a healthy choice. A questionnaire that was givento the sample to understand their perception of food productsthat claim to be healthy indicated that the influence of celebritybrand endorsers varies with categories of food products. It alsoindicated that all labels do not influence the buyer. The buyerswho claimed to check nutrient facts of the products also perceivedthe products to be healthy. Government guidelines havebeen established for nutritional claims made by the advertisers,but more information needs to be given to the buyers so thatthey can make an informed decision.
Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Ruthenium-Titania for Enhanced Decolorization of Malachite Green under Visible Light Illumination
Authors:   the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, Chan Aldrin Lorrenz A. , Lopez Sarah Jane C. ,   Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines., Masangkay Arvie Victor M. ,   Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines., Lapitan Jr Lorico DS. ,   the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines and Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Santo Tomas
Published: February 2022

The photodecolorization of malachite green (MG) dye was effectively done using Ruthenium-doped TiO2 photocatalysts under visible light illumination. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that anatase and rutile peaks were both found in undoped TiO2 while only anatase peaks were present in Ru-doped TiO2 systems which were calcined at 500°C. The 0.008 Ru-TiO2 photocatalysts calcined at 300°C showed broader peaks compared to those calcined at 500°C. Further increase of calcination temperature to 700°C promotes the transformation of anatase to rutile peaks. The photocatalytic activity of TiO2 was found to increase with the addition of Ruthenium ions, from 20% for undoped TiO2 to 87% for 0.80 Ru-doped TiO2. The maximum photocatalytic removal of MG dye was achieved using 1.50 g∙L-1 of catalyst loading for 0.008 Ru-doped TiO2. The TiO2 photocatalysts prepared at a calcination temperature of 500°C showed higher photodecolorization efficiency compared to those calcined at 300°C and 700°C. Kinetic studies revealed that the photodecolorization of MG using Ru-doped TiO2 followed a first order kinetics.
Foreign Language Listening Anxiety and Listening Performance: Results of A Mixed-Method Study
Authors:   Northwestern Polytechnical University, China, Li Yuyao
Published: February 2022

This study explored the relationship between listening anxiety and listening performance in a total of 30 bilingual learners. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were distributed: (a) the Foreign Language Listening Anxiety Scale tested listeners’ anxiety level, and (b) the semi-structured interview looked further into participants’ perceptions. The results programmed by SPSS Statistics 25 showed that anxiety level has no significant impact on listening performance. Interview results did fully support the relationship found in the survey. Most participants did not perceive themselves to be anxious in the middle of listening but they showed highest anxiety towards the pre-listening stage. They indicated that there is a positive relationship between performance and listening skills, as well as between anxiety and listening skills. This study presents results and discusses the related pedagogical implications.
Analysis on Diego’s Characters in Ice Age 2 Based on the Politeness Principle and the DiSC Model
Authors:   the Changan Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shannxi Province, China, Qin Jun , Ruan Hongmei
Published: February 2022

Diego, depicted as a protagonist in the film Ice Age 2, has complicated character and plays a very important role, who symbolizes a certain group of people in our daily life. This paper figures out Diego’s character type in Ice Age 2 and shortcomings of this type, so as to provide methods of getting along with people like him in our daily life. To achieve these goals, the author employs qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze his utterances and character factors in the real contexts based on Geoffrey Leech’s Politeness Principle and the DiSC model. First, the author extracts Diego’s 141 utterances and those of others that are closely related to his from the film script and categorizes them into different maxims of Geoffrey Leech’s Politeness Principle. Then, the author analyzes his utterances obeying and violating these six maxims in the real contexts and finds that he has 15 character factors. After this, the author adds up these factors belonging to the same character type to find his final type. Among these 15 factors, ten of them fall into the Dominance (D) character type, which far outnumbers that of character factors falling into other types, indicating that he has the D character type. Finally, the author finds that people owning D character type like Diego has five character shortcomings and gives five relevant suggestions on how to avoid the character shortcomings of people owning the D type like Diego according to the DiSC model, which helps build better relationships with other people.
A Study of Pragmatic Presupposition on Airline Advertising Slogans
Authors:   the Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China (, Liu Yang , Tian Jianguo
Published: February 2022

This paper collected 83 airline advertising slogans from the website SlogansPoint.com. to figure out the categories, the frequencies of each type and functions of pragmatic presuppositions adopted in these airline advertising slogans. The study found that there are existential, factive, belief, state and behavior presuppositions in these airline slogans, and factive presupposition occupies the highest proportion, followed by existential presupposition. The study also found these presuppositions have the following functions: conciseness, diversity, persuasion, politeness and concealment. These results provide some strategies for advertisers as to how to design appealing and effective advertisements, and inform customers of the working mechanism of advertisement.
The Role of Training Satisfaction and Work Engagement on Employee’s OCB
Authors: Rahman Mantep Fauzi , Susanti Evi , Rojuaniah Rojuaniah
Published: February 2022

This study aims to examine the effect of training satisfaction on work engagement and employee’s OCB in government services. Training satisfaction is necessary since employees do not simply follow the training provided by the organization, but how they like training so that successful training can encourage work engagement and extra behavior at work. In this study, there were 288 questionnaires distributed to employees in this field. The data obtained were analyzed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM). The results showed a positive effect of training satisfaction on Work Engagement (WE) and OCB. Employees with high training satisfaction generate professionalism, passion and dedication in service to the community and create caring behavior within the team. In addition, organizations are advised to further improve the quality of training for employees so that training satisfaction is met. Importantly, organizations also need to perform employee rotation, provide awards for outstanding employees, provide incentives, and other policies that can increase employee productivity for organizational development.
Study of Kashan Metalworking During Qajar Dynasty with a Religious Approach
Authors: Sharifi Nejad Ensieh
Published: February 2022

This article examines the close relationship between human and religious thoughts, ideas, and beliefs and their artistic manifestations. Since Qajar metalworking has been significantly influenced by religion and also these works are one of the most important immortal documents for studying social, political, cultural, and economic conditions in the Qajar dynasty, the present research was conducted. The main goal of this research is to clarify whether the metalworking of this period has a trend towards evolution? What are the changes of the decorative elements and motifs and symbols, and in the meantime, what effects have religious thoughts and beliefs as an important factor in human life, on the evolution of Qajar metalworking?  The research method was library-documentary; however, the field research method has also been used for the works of the Central and Anthropology Museums in Mashhad along with interviews and photography of the works of several collectors in Kashan such as Mr. Moshki, Mr. Masoudi Niasar, and Mr. Sharif.
Legal Protection Against Social Security for Volunteers in the Currency of Costs in the Time of Covid-19 In Indonesia
Authors: Hasea Herlambang
Published: February 2022

When talking further about Funeral Officers in the Covid-19 era, many victims have died around the world, even in Indonesia, they have been buried by funeral officers either voluntarily or from the hospital.  Funeral Officers during the Covid-19 period were an instrumental part of the formation of laws and regulations in practice, this is especially in regulating the Manpower Act, namely the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 13 of 2003 concerning Manpower (Law No.13-2003) and including in the Indefinite Time Work Agreement and Fixed Time Work Agreement. There has been no legal regulation regarding volunteer funeral officers in several statutory regulations. There must be legal protection for volunteer funeral officers or covering the bodies of Covid-19, both from medical and non-medical aspects, because this protection guarantee is also related to victims who are affected or as a result of carrying out duties as funeral officers or covering the bodies of Covid-19.
About the Attention of the Temurid Rulers to the Creation of Manufactured Works
Authors: Juraboev Otabek R.
Published: February 2022

In the cultural aura of the XV century, the Timurid princes, who were the rulers of that time, occupied a place in a number of historical and literary sources of both literary figures and literary personalities. An artistic manuscript in the epoch of Timurides, as well as the other genres of that period, developed on the basis of creative assimilation of the best traditions of masters who had worked in the previous centuries. It is emphasized that this manuscript is a kind of a rare example of calligraphy and artistic design of a Timurid book.
The Principle of Proportionality of Crime and Punishment in International Documents
Authors: Dachak Hadi
Published: February 2022

Observance of the principle of proportionality is one of the basic requirements of fairness and justice in all matters, including the determination of punishment and its purpose is to match the amount of punishment with the amount of guilt of the perpetrator. This principle is a logical basis for punishment and the factor of its legitimacy. Of course, it should be noted that the proportionality of crime and punishment is a fluid and relative matter, the regulation of which according to the principles of most criminal schools is a function of the ideology and values that govern societies. According to the principle of proportionality, justice and fairness require that the offender be entitled only to the punishment of the crime committed which is based on the severity of the crime and the situation of the victim, the situation of the offender, the circumstances of the crime, etc., the case and the action take place. In other words, there must be coordination and balance between crime and punishment in order to ensure justice. Although given the relative meaning of the principle of proportionality, it does not seem to be possible for punishment to be equal to a crime, in other words, it is true. Proportion between crime and punishment does not mean a precise mathematical proportion, but a proper ratio between crime and punishment can be established, although it does not lead to complete equality. International criminal law oversees the duty to protect international public order and to guarantee international justice. For its realization, the observance of the principle of proportionality is undoubtedly evident. As in the International Criminal Court, the determination of punishment is based on the achievements of criminology in relation to the motives of crimes and the classification of offenders and the personality of the offender, which is reflected in Article 145 of the Rules of Procedure and the evidence of the Court.
On the use of ferrous oxalate FeC2O4-2H2O for the synthesis of electrode material LiFePO4
Authors:   Saratov State University, Churikov Aleksei Vladimirovich , Leenson I. A. ,   Moscow State University
Published: February 2022

The review summarizes literature data on the thermal decomposition of ferrous oxalate with the formation of Fe, FeO, Fe2O3, Fe3O4, Fe 3C, and other products. Historical evolution of views on the ways and mechanisms of oxalate thermolysis is traced. The current state of the art is analyzed from the perspective of FeC2O4·2H2O compound for the synthesis of lithium iron phosphate LiFePO4, which is a promising cathode material for lithium-ion batteries.
Negative electrodes based on regular structured porous silicon for lithium-ion batteries
Authors:   Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry of A. N. Frumkina of RAS, Kulova Tat'yana L'vovna , Astrova E. V. ,   Physics and Technology Institute of A. F. Ioffe of RAS, Fedulova G. V. ,   Physics and Technology Institute of A. F. Ioffe of RAS, Skundin Aleksandr Mordukhaevich ,   Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry of A. N. Frumkina of RAS
Published: February 2022

Silicon electrodes with regular porous structure were prepared by the photoelectrochemical etching of single-crystal n-type silicon wafers, followed by the removal of the substrate. Electrodes with pores having circular and square section were studied. The porosity was increased via additional oxidation with the subsequent etching of oxide. The electrochemical characteristics of anodes were found to depend on porosity, electrodes with porosity 60–70% possessing maximal capacity for lithium reversible insertion. Electrodes thus prepared feature much higher capacity per area unit (up to 25 mA⋅h/cm2) than usual thin-film electrodes (about 1 mA⋅h/cm2).
Tests of the sealed nickel-cadmium storage batteries for capacity safety during long-term storage after charging with direct and asymmetric currents
Authors:   All-Russian Research and Design Institute of an Elektrovozostroyeniye (JSC VELNII), Smetankin Georgii Pavlovich , Matekin S. S. ,   All-Russian Research and Design Institute of an Elektrovozostroyeniye (JSC VELNII), Burdyugov Aleksandr Sergeevich ,   All-Russian Research and Design Institute of an Elektrovozostroyeniye (JSC VELNII), Plokhova Tat'yana Vladislavovna ,   All-Russian Research and Design Institute of an Elektrovozostroyeniye (JSC VELNII)
Published: February 2022

Comparative results of the tests of the sealed nickel-cadmium batteries for capacity safety during long-term storage after charging with direct and asymmetric currents are represented. Charging with asymmetric current was carried out in an accelerated manner at average value of the charging current equal to 0.8Сrated. Charging with direct current was carried out at average value of the charging current equal to 0.1Сrated in accordance with Technical Conditions. Tests prove that batteries acceleratedly charged with asymmetric current are compliant with technical conditions concerning capacity safety during long-time storage. Tests also prove discharge capacity advantage of batteries charged with asymmetric current after long storage, in comparison with batteries charged with direct current.
Electrochemical activity of the cathodes with platinum or platinum-palladium electrocatalysts for alkaline water electrolysis
Authors:   Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry of A. N. Frumkina of RAS, Kryukov Yu. I. , Lukovtsev V. I. ,   Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry of A. N. Frumkina of RAS, Petrenko Elena Mikhailovna ,   Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry of A. N. Frumkina of RAS, Khozyainova I. S. ,   Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry of A. N. Frumkina of RAS
Published: February 2022

Electrochemical activity of cathodes with Pt or Pt-Pd-electrocatalysts was studied by voltammetry method under galvanostatic conditions. The dependence of the overvoltage of hydrogen evolution reaction on the logarithm of current density and on the test time of the cathode with Pt-Pd-electrocatalysts are defined. It is shown that the electrochemical activity of cathode with Pt-Pd-electrocatalyst is two times higher than with Pt-electrocatalyst at the hydrogen evolution reaction in 30% KOH solution at 90°C. As the temperature increases from 15 to 90° C the current density at 40 mV overvoltage at the cathode with Pt-Pd-electrocatalyst increases by 8 times. The test results with this cathode electrocatalyst in the laboratory electrolyzer at a current density of 400 mA/cm2 and 65° C temperature within 11 days of intermittent regime work confirm the overvoltage stability in time.