bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biochemical applications and application of indicators in blood and lymph after a new feed additive based on bentonite
Authors: Demchenko GA , Makashev EK , Bachtiyarova ShK , Abdreshov SN , Koibasova LU
Published: February 2022

The aim of the study was to assess the physiological and biochemical action the new feed additive. The studies were carried out on white laboratory rats of the Spraque Dawley line. The additive consisted of four ingredients - bentonite, barley, wheat, calcium phosphate, in the ratio (2: 8: 8: 2). The use of fortified, enriched with vegetable fat-protein components, feed additive with natural montmorillonite (bentonite) affects the protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body, contributes to an increase in the weight of the animal. After prolonged intake of the feed additive, enzymatic activity and an increase in the content of protein, glucose, and lipids in the blood were observed. The feed additive has a good adsorptive and antioxidant effect, reducing toxic products, participating in the inactivation of free radicals, and exerting a protective effect on cell membranes. When feeding with a fodder additive, the protein content in the diet increased, as compared with the control, it should be noted that the phosphorus content in the blood and lymph increased, the increase in energy costs increased with an increase in muscle mass. The supplement is high in calories, has an antioxidant and adaptogenic effect, maintains a balance of biochemical and oxidative processes and can be recommended as a safe and effective supplement to the daily diet of farm animals.
Roadmap to the bioinformatic study of gene and protein evolution v1
Authors: not provided florian.jacques , Bolivar Paulina , Pietras Kristian , Hammarlund Emma
Published: February 2022

We present a compilation of nucleic acid and protein databases and bioinformatic tools for phylogenetic reconstructions and a wide range of studies on molecular evolution and population genetics. We provide a protocol for information extraction from biological databases and simple phylogenetic reconstruction.
Modified Phenol Chloroform Genomic DNA Extraction Protocol from the Christner Lab (University of Florida) v2
Authors: J Barnes Shelby , Bryan Noelle , Christner Brent , Thrash Cameron
Published: February 2022

Modified Phenol Chloroform genomic DNA Extraction Protocol from the Christner Lab (University of Florida)
[RETRACTED] Aktiv Formulations Keto BHB Pills Reviews – SCAM? Fake Review Vs Real Reviews v1
Authors: Formulations Keto BHB Aktiv
Published: February 2022

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[RETRACTED] Aktiv Formulations Keto BHB Reviews – [Updated 2022] – Does it Really Work? Pros, Side Effects Or Price! v1
Authors: Formulations Keto BHB Aktiv
Published: February 2022

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Comment on “High-Definition Mapping of the Gutenberg–Richter b-Value and Its Relevance: A Case Study in Italy” by M. Taroni, J. Zhuang, and W. Marzocchi
Authors: Gulia Laura , Gasperini Paolo , Wiemer Stefan
Published: February 2022

Taroni et al. (2021) published a statistical framework to reliably estimate the b-value and its uncertainties, with the goal being the interpretation in a seismotectonic context and improving earthquake forecasting capabilities. In this comment, we show that the results presented for the Italian region and the conclusions drawn by the authors, are heavily biased due to quarry-blast events in the Italian earthquake catalog used in the analysis. Without removing this anthropogenic component in the data, a meaningful analysis of the earthquake-size distribution for natural seismicity is, in our opinion, not possible. This comment highlights the need for basic data quality analysis before sophisticated statistical tools are applied to a dataset.
Ascorbic acid attenuates ethanol induced apoptotic and oxidative response by blocking the Bax, Bcl2 and Caspase signaling pathways
Authors: Shanmugam Nathiya , Siddharaman Rajaram , Ekambaram Manivannan , Rajendran Ramya , Ramasamy Yasothai , Balasubramanian Ashwinidevi
Published: February 2022

Background: Research evidence has demonstrated that oxidative stress plays important etiological role in pathogenesis of alcoholic liver disease. The agents having antioxidant property plays a promising therapeutic intervention in ALD. In our present study we investigate the effect of ascorbic acid on ethanol induced liver injury and molecular mechanism of ethanol induced apoptosis.Methods: Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into 4 groups with 6 animals in each group control, ethanol treatment 40% (2ml/100gm), ethanol+ascorbic acid 100mg/kg b.w. intra-gastric gavage, ethanol+silymarin 100mg/kg b.w. intra-gastric gavage for 21 days. Statistical analysis was carried out using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey multiple comparision test.Results: Ethanol induced hepatotoxicity is evidenced by increased level of liver marker enzymes (AST, ALT, ALP and LDH) and lipid peroxidation whereas the level of antioxidants (SOD, CAT, GSH, VIT C and E) was significantly decreased. Our results are further supported by histopathological examination which shows drastic changes in liver architecture. Hepatic Bax, Bcl-2, Caspase 3 and Caspase 9 proteins expressions were altered. On contrary treatment with ascorbic acid ameliorated the changes induced by ethanol and improved liver architecture. Conclusions: Ascorbic acid as an antioxidant protect the liver from ethanol induced oxidative damage and apoptosis.
Screening and assessment of polyneuropathy in adult patients and the effect of folic acid administration on the course of neuropathy
Authors: Pawar Namrata , Bhosale Uma
Published: February 2022

Background: Multiple nerves damage (polyneuropathy) characterized by symmetrical sensory symptoms, such as numbness, paraesthesia, pain, andweakness predominantly in distal parts and pathophysiology depends on the underlying disease. Folic acid, (vitamin B9) deficiency causes many neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular diseases. Supplementation enhances neurodevelopment and provides neuroprotection in someneurological diseases by growth, differentiation and regeneration of the CNS.Methods: Prospective open-label study included 60 patients visiting at tertiary care hospital of either sex with an age range between 18 to 70 years. We evaluated the role of folic acid in the course of neuropathy in all enrolled patients using various neuropathy scores like diabetic neuropathy symptom questionnaire, survey of autonomic symptoms questionnaire, neuropathy deficit (or disability) score, standardized nerve conduction studies and cardiac autonomic reflex test.Results: NCV in the diabetic and alcoholic patients was statistically significant in almost all motor and sensory nerves in both upper and lower limb. In epileptic patients, was more significant in the lower limb in both motor and sensory nerves. In nutritional deficient patients was significant in only 2 nerves. In the diabetic patient, we also observed significance in DNS questionnaire (0.017).Conclusions: Since folate is effective, cheap, treatment and, devoid of apparent toxicity for this obscure, chronic, neurological disorders would be agent justified. A significant improvement in the results was seen majorly in diabetic group, thus can be included for them.
Mauriac syndrome; a rare complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Ravi Anagha , Meena Naresh
Published: February 2022

Mauriac syndrome is a rare complication of poorly controlled Type 1 diabetes mellitus.It is characterized by, truncal obesity, delayed puberty, cushingoid features, hepatomegaly. Although rare in developed countries, cases are seen in developing countries like India due to lack of awareness and poor socio-economic status. We report a case of 5 years old male child with type 1 diabetes mellitus and poor glycemic control with features of Mauriac syndrome from Jhalawar district, Rajasthan.
Serum ferritin as a prognostic marker in acute stroke; a cross-sectional observational study
Authors: Mohan Nidin , Murthy Karthick , Yoganandan Dayanandan , Rajalakshmi Kandasamy Venkatraju , Kumar S. Magesh
Published: February 2022

Background: Stroke is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world. Several prognostic factors like site and size of infarction, Glasgow coma scale, level of cerebral edema, intracranial tension have been found significant in stroke. Among the prognostic indicators ferritin has gained importance in recent times. It is considered an acute phase reactant and has been used for assessing the severity and prognosis of stroke. Aim of the study was to correlate the levels of serum ferritin with early neurological status and to predict the severity and prognosis earlier in patients of acute stroke.Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was done in Saveetha hospital, Chennai. Clinically diagnosed CVA patients within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms were recruited in this study. 122 patients above 18 years who fulfilled the criteria were included and patients with a recent history of inflammation, malignancy, and anemia were excluded.Results: Around 60.7% of patients had improved and the remaining of them deteriorated. The level of serum ferritin was well correlated with the patient's prognosis. Those who deteriorated had high serum ferritin when compared to those who improved and it was statistically significant.Conclusions: From our results, we concluded that patients with increased ferritin concentrations have a higher risk of poor clinical outcomes. These findings suggest that iron overload may counterbalance the benefits of thrombolytic therapy in patients with high ferritin levels. Therefore, serum ferritin can be used as a prognostic marker for assessing the severity and prognosis of stroke.
Cutaneous manifestations of Rickettsial fever in paediatric age group
Authors: V. Somashekar , K. Ravindra
Published: February 2022

Background: Rickettsial fever is well known to have various cutaneous manifestations that can help in the probable clinical diagnosis especially in the context of non availability of resources and aid in prompt administration of treatment, hence reducing mortalitiy and morbidity. The main objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of cutaneous manifestations in patients with a positive Weil-Felix and also to study the plethora of cutaneous manifestations seen in Rickettsial fever.

Methods: All the consenting patients admitted in in the Department of Paediatrics below 18 years and with a positive Weil-Felix test were thoroughly screened for cutaneous manifestations.

Results: Of the 114 patients screened, 29 children (21.05%) had cutaneous manifestations. The various cutaneous manifestations encountered in the study are erythematous rash, maculopapular rash, petechial rash and cutaneous necrosis.

Conclusions: Though cutaneous manifestations was seen in only 21% of the patients with fever, when present it could help in suspecting rickettsial fever in a case of pyrexia of unknown origin.
Ambiente Virtual de Ensino em Laboratórios de Química (AQuí): Expandindo o Ensino no YouTube
Authors: Feijo Adriane Lettnin Roll , Medina Aline Lisbôa , Hellwig Fernanda Macke , Machado Michel Mansur
Published: February 2022

As ferramentas de tecnologia digitais da informação e comunicação vem sendo utilizadas como aliadas no ensino. O ensino de química por vezes necessita de atividades práticas em laboratórios para melhor elucidar o conteúdo, e utilizar vídeos voltados para esta abordagem podem auxiliar no processo de ensino aprendizagem. Este estudo, de caráter descritivo, qualitativo e quantitativo, tem por objetivo descrever a confecção de vídeos-manuais voltados ao manuseio de equipamentos em laboratórios de química, e analisar o alcance e a satisfação do material produzido e disponibilizado no canal "Projeto AQuí" no YouTube. O material didático foi elaborado por alunos de graduação, seguindo os passos de pré-produção, produção e pós produção descritos neste trabalho. Através dos indicadores obtidos pelo YouTube Analytics, foi possível verificar o alcance do material produzido, e através dos comentários deixados voluntariamente na página foi possível perceber a satisfação dos espectadores com o material. Com base nas métricas analisadas, o canal "Projeto AQuí" no YouTube cumpre sua proposta de divulgação de material sobre operações laboratoriais, com um alcance nacional e internacional, sendo utilizado por instituições de ensino técnico e de ensino superior.
Palavras-chave: TDIC. Material didático. Tecnologia na educação. Vídeo. Equipamentos de laboratório.
Modelling and Smart Analysis of an Inverter-Coupled Transformer for Renewable Applications
Authors: Chatterjee Arunava , Das Sankar , Chatterjee Debashis
Published: February 2022

This paper studies modelling and simulation for an inverter coupled transformer and the effects caused by source side harmonics on it. It also provides an insight to smart analysis and control of the same. These harmonics are present in most power electronic sources alike an inverter which is frequently used in renewable applications. The extended effect of source side harmonics on transformer primary can be shown on the transformer core hysteresis curve. The effect of harmonics is observed on the magnetization cycle with an electronic integrator circuit. The research uses a modified hysteresis model for the core with the effect of source harmonics taken in to consideration. The simplified hysteresis curve is plotted without removing the transformer from operation with measured data of voltages. Internet-of-things based smart control is proposed for remote operation and control of the transformer especially for use in remote microgrids and wind-farms. The proposed research is an operative tool for measurement and analysis of source harmonic effects on the core of the transformer. The outcome can be used for taking safety measures for extending the operating life of the transformer. The MATLAB/Simulink made simulations along with suitable experiments authenticate the proposed research.
Which Philosophy for which Theology?
Authors: Duque João Manuel
Published: February 2022

The ancestral relationship between philosophy and theology will be worked here not abstractly but based on some of its historic achievements. From the diversity of theological areas and theological discourse trends—especially in the last century—the article proposes to establish a relationship between this diversity and the diversity of some contemporary philosophical proposals. Among the huge variety, we chose to refer to hermeneutical philosophy, philosophy of language, phenomenology and some “unique” cases. The article ends with a reflection on the relationship between theology and metaphysics.
Implementation of a Drive-Through COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site: Experiences from LouVax–Broadbent in Louisville, Kentucky
Authors: Carrico Ruth
Published: February 2022

Background: Response to the COVID-19 pandemic has required innovative approaches to vaccination, including methods to rapidly and safely immunize communities. A major challenge to such a response involved access to untapped healthcare worker resources. The Louisville, Kentucky, response involved the use of a large volunteer workforce to supplement local public health employees in planning and implementing a large-scale drive-through vaccination event. The objective of this manuscript was to outline processes involved in training a mass immunization workforce and implementating a large-scale COVID-19 community vaccination. Approach: Competency-based and standardized training was provided for every volunteer before working their shift. Volunteers worked four-hour shifts, and training sessions were held at the beginning of every shift. Training included three overarching goals with associated procedures: to protect the vaccine supply, protect the individuals being vaccinated, and protect the healthcare workforce during a 17-week large-scale community drive-through vaccination campaign. Results: Between January 4, 2021, and April 28, 2021, LouVax–Broadbent was open for operation for 82 days. A total of 109,529 doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered at LouVax–Broadbent; 2,561 volunteers served the community at LouVax–Broadbent, yielding approximately 81,200 volunteer hours. Three needlestick injuries were reported, all of which occurred during safety device activation. Procedures that served to protect the vaccine resulted in a waste of 132 (0.12%) of the 109,529 prepared doses. Conclusions: Vaccination rate outcomes at LouVax–Broadbent demonstrated an ability to engage, train, and safely implement a large and dedicated group of volunteer healthcare and non-healthcare workers as part of a large-scale community mass COVID-19 drive-through vaccination event.
Clinical Outcomes for Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia are Worse in Those with a History of Stroke
Authors:   University of Louisville, Badugu Pradeepthi
Published: February 2022

Background: Stroke is one of the most prevalent neurological diseases in the United States. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the leading cause of infections in survivors of stroke. There is limited research evaluating the clinical outcomes of CAP in patients with stroke. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of hospitalized patients with CAP and a history of stroke. Methods: This was a secondary analysis of the University of Louisville Pneumonia Study database. Patients were divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of a history of stroke. Clinical outcomes were length of stay, time to clinical stability, and one-year mortality, which were assessed via stratified Cox proportional hazards regression. Differences in risk of clinical outcomes were reported as adjusted hazard ratios. Results: We found no significant differences in time to clinical stability between the two groups. The median length of stay for patients with a history of stroke hospitalized with CAP was six days and for patients without stroke was five days (P=0.01). We observed a 16% higher risk of mortality in stroke patients with CAP than in the non-stroke population (P=0.001). Conclusions: This study indicates that hospitalized patients with CAP have a longer hospital stay and higher mortality than those without stroke.
Pulmonary Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19
Authors:   University of Louisville, Akbar Usman
Published: February 2022

Introduction: Persistent symptoms have been observed in a substantial proportion of survivors of COVID-19 since relatively early in the pandemic. Among these post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), respiratory symptoms appear to be the most prevalent. Methods: We conducted a literature review of peer-reviewed publications in English on the clinical and epidemiological features of respiratory PASC in cohorts of 100 or more patients with a follow-up of four weeks or more after acute infection. Included studies reported the prevalence of persistent respiratory symptoms and/or the results of follow-up pulmonary function tests. Results: On our review included 14 studies across eight countries with a total of 2,380 patients. Subacute PASC was reported in 876 patients, and chronic PASC in 1,504 patients. The median age ranged from 44 to 67 years. The most common symptoms observed were fatigue (44%), dyspnea (40%), and cough (22%). Lung disease as a comorbidity was found in 13% of patients on average. Predominance of males was seen in all studies of subacute PASC and six out of eight studies of chronic PASC. The rates of comorbidities for subacute vs. chronic PASC were: hypertension 32% vs. 31%, cardiovascular disease 10% vs. 7%, diabetes mellitus 15% vs. 12%, kidney disease 7% vs. 4%, and lung disease 19% vs. 10%. Conclusion: Respiratory PASC seems to be more predominant as a chronic presentation, more common in male adults, and less common in older persons. Respiratory PASC is most often associated with fatigue, dyspnea, and cough. There was no strong correlation of severity of illness, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or intensive care unit admission with respiratory PASC.
The Effect of Biologically Active Substances on Bacillus subtilis Growth and Functional activity
Authors: Sergey Alexandrovich Lazarev , Natalia Alexandrovna Mikhailova , Dmitriy Anatolievich Voevodin
Published: February 2022

For the most part the probiotics development is aimed at finding new effective strains and / or formation of original microbial consortia. It is believed that for the implementation of a therapeutic effect, it is enough for strains to reach in the host's body. However, the experience in practical use of such drugs in most cases revealed their insufficient therapeutic activity. In the last decade, the number of reports on the effect of the microorganisms habitat conditions as a resolving factor on the manifestation of one or another functional activity by them has increased. Herewith, it was suggested about the key role of peptide (cytokine)-regulation in the implementation of this process. Many regulators of protein-peptide nature are hydrolysis products. This study was carried preliminary assessment of industrial hydrolysates as a source of regulatory substances that affect the growth and functional properties of the B. subtilis. The hydrolysates used effect on the B. subtilis growth was assessed by the bacterial growth curve. The hydrolysates effect on the B. subtilis functional activity was assessed by their ability to produce antibacterial metabolites. As a result of the study, the change nature in growth indicators testified that industrial hydrolysates, in addition to nitrogenous nutrients, contain a number of biologically active substances, with can both suppress and stimulate the B. subtilis growth. The dependence of the B. subtilis antibacterial metabolites formation on hydrolysates and their heat treatment is shown. The presence of both thermolabile and thermostable biologically active substances was noted.
Keywords: Bacillus subtilis, biologically active substances, antibacterial metabolites, hydrolysates, probiotics.
Recombinant Pseudomonas Vaccine: Technological Aspects of Obtaining and Evaluating Quality Indicators
Authors: Mihailova Natalia A. , Kaloshin Alexei A. , Zimina Ekaterina M. , Soldatenkova Alena V. , Kalinichenko Evgeniy O. , Borisova Olga V.
Published: February 2022

For an aim to prevent Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a candidate recombinant vaccine has been developed. This vaccine – (RPV) was based on two protective proteins of P. aeruginosa: the outer membrane protein F (OprF) and the recombinant truncated form of the Exotoxin A (toxoid) that were adsorbed on the aluminum hydroxide. The optimal immunization schedule for mice included two intraperitoneal administrations with a two-week interval. RPV promoted to increase survival rates in challenged immunized mice and stimulated humoral and innate immune responses. During preclinical studies, we confirmed the immunogenicity of the vaccine that had not pyrogenicity, acute and chronic toxicity, allergenicity and immunotoxicity.
Keywords: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, outer membrane protein F (OprF), toxoid, Pseudomonas Recombinant Vaccine (PRV)
Elaboración y caracterización físico – mecánica de biocompuestos a base de harina de arroz y fibra de bagazo de caña
Authors: Díaz Herrera Yumari , Villaseñor Perea Carlos Alberto , Pérez López Artemio , Mancera Rico Arturo , Venegas Ordoñez María del Rosario , Ramírez Jaspeado Araceli
Published: February 2022

El uso de materiales biocompuestos de matrices poliméricas biodegradables reforzadas con fibras naturales es una propuesta ecológica para diversos sectores de aplicación. El objetivo de esta investigación fue elaborar y estudiar el comportamiento mecánico, la degradabilidad y las propiedades físicas de seis biocompuestos hechos a base de almidón de arroz y fibra de bagazo de caña con tres longitudes (1, 0.5 y 0.25 mm) y con o sin la aplicación de un tratamiento alcalino. Los biocompuestos se caracterizaron mediante pruebas mecánicas de tracción, flexión y compresión, así como  de absorción de agua y biodegradabilidad en suelo. La resistencia mecánica del material, se vio altamente influenciada por el tratamiento alcalino de la fibra y la longitud de la misma. La pérdida de peso de los seis biocompuestos, atribuida a su biodegradabilidad, fue superior al 70 % después de cuatro semanas. El biocompuesto con longitud de fibra de 0.25 mm y con tratamiento alcalino resultó ser el más resistente en todas las pruebas mecánicas de todos los tratamientos analizados y representa una propuesta ecológica prometedora para diversas aplicaciones.
Suplementos deportivos: ¿riesgo a la salud?
Authors: Muñoz Maldonado Gerardo Enrique , Gómez Renaud Victor Manuel , Garza Ocañas Lourdes , Badillo Castañeda Christian Tadeo
Published: February 2022

Los suplementos deportivos son una categoría de los suplementos alimenticios que en los últimos años no solo ha incrementado en cantidad y disponibilidad, sino también en el número de nuevos productos. Deportistas de todos los niveles se interesan en el consumo de suplementos que son útiles para incrementar la ganancia de masa muscular convirtiendo así el consumo de estos productos en una práctica común. Desafortunadamente existen algunos productos que en realidad son sustancias dopantes que son ofertadas como suplementos deportivos, por otra parte ciertos suplementos deportivos pueden contener sustancias con actividad farmacológica o sus análogos no declarados en sus ingredientes probablemente para potenciar de manera efectiva los beneficios que estos productos aseguran, exponiendo a los consumidores a un riesgo potencial significativo a la salud, sobre todo a aquellos que no están familiarizados con los suplementos deportivos. Es importante que los profesionales de la salud tengan el conocimiento de las posibles implicaciones por el consumo de ciertos productos ofertados en el mercado de la nutrición deportiva al momento de evaluar a sus pacientes para una variedad de patologías.
Precedens Kosowa a przyszłość Bośni i Hercegowiny
Authors: Daranowski Piotr
Published: February 2022

Autor w swojej zwrócił uwagę na kwestię poszanowania integralności terytorialnej państw istniejących oraz ewolucję prawa do samostanowienia narodów. Dalej Badacz skupił się na omówieniu problemów prawnych, związanych ze statusem Kosowa oraz działaniami społeczności międzynarodowej, a ponadto zaakcentował fakt, że mocarstwa światowe, zdeterminowane swoimi interesami politycznymi, obchodzą niektóre zasady prawa międzynarodowego. Autor zastanawiał się także nad potencjalnymi następstwami, jakie może wywołać kosowska deklaracja niepodległości w państwie bośniackim, a szczególnie w Republice Serbskiej.
Meandry polsko-czeskiej współpracy filmowej w dwudziestoleciu międzywojennym
Authors: Łyko Iwona
Published: February 2022

Przedmiotem artykułu są polsko-czeskie relacje w obrębie kinematografii w wymiarze historycznym. Na podstawie materiałów źródłowych (prasy filmowej i dokumentów archiwalnych) odtworzona zostaje instytucjonalna mapa polsko-czeskich spotkań filmowych przed II wojną światową. W tekście zostały poruszone zagadnienia recepcji filmowej, dystrybucji oraz polsko-czeskich projektów filmowych. Badaczka, kreśląc ramy współpracy sąsiednich krajów, rozpoznaje okresy ich zbliżenia (1928–1934) oraz rozbieżności (1935–1938). Artykuł, będąc próbą konceptualizacji tematu, stanowi przyczynek do kolejnych, bardziej szczegółowych badań.
Ślady wilczych zębów – na pograniczu Czech, Niemiec i Polski
Authors: Guzek Mariusz
Published: February 2022

Polsko-czechosłowackie inicjatywy filmowe kilkakrotnie wykorzystywały prozę Vladimíra Körnera. Po raz pierwszy uczynił to w roku 1982 Jiří Svoboda, ekranizując jego minipowieść Zánik samoty Berhof, która w polskich kinach była prezentowana pod tytułem Ślady wilczych zębów. Akcja zarówno filmu, jak i powieści rozgrywa się na pograniczu polsko-czechosłowacko-niemieckim jesienią 1945 roku, kiedy nowa rzeczywistość jeszcze się nie uformowała, a stara nie odeszła w zapomnienie. Svoboda znakomicie zbudował atmosferę niemal gotyckiej grozy i pokazał niejednoznaczne postawy ludzkie w obliczy zagrożenia. Zdjęcia kręcone były w Czechach i w Polsce, zaś obok słowackiego aktora Milana Kňažki i czeskiej gwiazdy Jany Brejchovéj wystąpili także polscy wykonawcy, m.in. Marek Probosz i Zbigniew Suszyński.
Jedyna wspólna akcja. Krótkie życie Zbigniewa Kuźmińskiego
Authors: Grzechowiak Jarosław
Published: February 2022

Krótkie życie (Krátky život, 1976) Zbigniewa Kuźmińskiego jest dzisiaj filmem zapomnianym i od lat nieemitowanym. Abstrahując od politycznych i ideologicznych aspektów tego obrazu, warto wspomnieć o nim przynajmniej z jednej przyczyny. Była to pierwsza polska produkcja zrealizowana we współpracy z Wytwórnią Filmową Koliba z siedzibą w Bratysławie. Celem artykułu jest przybliżenie zarówno autentycznych wydarzeń, będących podstawą scenariusza, jak i przebiegu produkcji (szczególny nacisk kładąc na kooperację dwóch kinematografii) oraz przyjęcia filmu przez oficjalne organy i recenzentów prasowych. Przywołane zostały m.in. protokoły z kolaudacji filmu, fragmenty scenariusza, a także sprawozdanie autorstwa kierownika produkcji Krótkiego życia.
Prasa czechosłowacka wobec filmowych sukcesów Andrzeja Wajdy na przełomie lat 70. i 80. XX wieku
Authors: Hučková Jadwiga
Published: February 2022

Filmy Andrzeja Wajdy, które wywołały w Polsce największy oddźwięk społeczny, ukazywały się na ekranach kin czechosłowackich z opóźnieniem w stosunku do ich polskich premier. Na przełomie lat 70. i 80. XX wieku obawa przed rozprzestrzenieniem się „kryzysu polskiego” wpłynęła na nieobecność takich filmów, jak Człowiek z marmuru, Człowiek z żelaza oraz Danton. Wprowadzono je na ekrany dopiero po Aksamitnej Rewolucji: premiera Człowieka z marmuru miała miejsce w marcu 1991 roku, Dantona – w grudniu 1992, zaś Człowiek z żelaza zaistniał w wąskim rozpowszechnianiu. Trzem nieobecnym, a nagradzanym w świecie filmom towarzyszyła ostra krytyka zamieszczana na łamach prasy, zwłaszcza pozabranżowej.
Oficerowie wciąż czerwoni? Filmowy wizerunek postkomunistycznych służb specjalnych na przykładzie Psów oraz Czerwonego Kapitana
Authors: Nowakowski Jacek
Published: February 2022

Artykuł jest analizą porównawczą dwóch filmów mających za bohatera pracownika dawnych, komunistycznych służb specjalnych, który w nowych okolicznościach geopolitycznych zostaje policjantem. Polskie Psy (1992) oraz słowacko-czeski Czerwony Kapitan (2016), mimo że zrealizowane w różnym okresie, przedstawiają protagonistę w momencie przełomu ustrojowego. Ich zestawienie, koncentrujące się na opisie trzech elementów ich poetyki – przestrzeni, wykorzystywanym gatunku oraz bohaterze, pozwala ujrzeć ich specyfikę, związaną z odwołaniami do filmu policyjnego (Psy) oraz literatury i kina noir (Czerwony Kapitan), a także różne powody, dla których filmy te powstały.
THE ROLE OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN STUDENTS ADAPTING TO THE ACADEMIC LIFE
Authors:   “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University, Iasi, Romania, JITARU Oana , AXINTE Roxana , VATAVU Cristina
Published: February 2022

In this article we describe the results obtained in an activity of evaluation of a personal development program addressed to students in the first year of study. It was carried out within a project financed by the Scholarship Scheme for Universities, concluded between the Ministry of National Education through the Management Unit of Externally Funded Projects and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Energy and Applied Informatics, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi. The specific objectives of the project pursued three intervention components: motivation (M), networking (R) and workload (V). These have been directly correlated with other identified aspects (individual failure, academic failure) that lead to school dropouts and low academic performance. In order to achieve the objectives, the project presented a proposed activity plan for a target group of 80 students for one year of implementation). The activities proposed within the project represent punctual educational interventions on the factors that influence school dropout and academic performance. The evaluated program, the results of which we present here, was subordinated to the objectives related to the motivation of the students and their relationship skills and pursued personal development through creativity and socio-emotional education in students. This dimension of the programme was chosen because a major need existing on the labour market is the need to educate young people to have the attitude of a winner and to find solutions to problems .The behavioural acquisitions of the students, within the personal development programme through creativity and social-emotional education were: flexible, generative thinking in solving problems; acquiring coping strategies; optimisation of personal and academic life.
CROSS-CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE FOR INTEROPERABILITY
Authors:   ”Henri Coandă” Air Force Academy, Braşov, Romania, NEAGOE Virgil Florian
Published: February 2022

In relationships between people, politeness is often not enough in the socialization process and in trying to avoid interpersonal conflicts. When two different cultures come into contact, frustrations and agreement can arise from the different way of perceiving respect or interpreting non-verbal language.
THE COMMUNICATIONAL DIMENSION OF DIGITAL DIPLOMACY
Authors:   National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest, VEVERA Victor Adrian , TOPOR Sorin ,   ”Carol I” National Defence University, Bucharest, Romania
Published: February 2022

Diplomacy has emerged in interstate relations as a mechanism that facilitates the achievement of state objectives, with the task of promoting and protecting state sovereignty. It has had to be reinvented with every important discovery in world history and with every substantial change in the field of communication. The fourth industrial revolution changed the whole panoply of interpersonal and interstates relations, having an important effect on the way international relations unfolded. The emergence of 24/7 news networks, social networks, blogs and streaming has led diplomacy to enter a new stage of its transformation and adaptation to the realities of the contemporary world, giving rise to the so-called digital diplomacy. In this article cyber diplomacy is described from its communicational dimension point of view underlining its importance for assuring national interest of states.
RISK MANAGEMENT IN REDUCING THE OCCURRENCE OF AVIATION EVENTS
Authors:   ”Transilvania” University Brașov, Romania, DUMITRU Mădălina , STOICULETE Adrian ,   ”Carol I” National Defence University, Bucharest, Romania
Published: February 2022

The aim of this paper is the evolution of system safety approach in aviation, which consists in three main research areas: technical factors, human factors and organizational factors. As the airline traffic has risen rapidly in the last years, in countries around the world, there is a need to employ new methods and programs to drive down accident rates. Related to safety, major airlines have employed programs and activities to ward off accidents, in order to make better their records. This difficulty to assess the risk focuses in searching an equilibrium between reality and measurements and also in deciding which settlements have to be made, to reach the objectives.
TRAIAN VUIA AMONG THE LIMITS OF INTELLIGENCE, PASSION AND OPTIMISM. VUIA ENGINES AND THE AFFINITY FOR THE WIDE FIELD OF AERONAUTICS
Authors:   “Henri Coandă” Air Force Academy, Brașov, Romania, BALEA Denisa–Ana
Published: February 2022

Traian Vuia, a complex personality often linked to the father of mechanical flight, was, is and definitely will be one of the most debated names of the huge aeronautical sphere of all times. The path that the inventor chose without hesitation proved to be an axis mundi of his future destiny, which gained wings and, at the same time, gave him wings. Even though they seem to be fairytales, his unstoppable progress and life were sometimes paved with obstacles and slips. However, the symbiosis between the continuous desire to become the best version of himself and the need to make valuable contributions to the aviation field has resulted in his philosophy, which still provides us with remarkable achievements.
HISTORICAL LANDMARKS REGARDING THE ACTIONS OF ATTACKING IN THE AIR OF THE AERONAUTICAL PERSONNEL THAT ARE SAVED BY PARACHUTING DURING THE WORLD CONFLICTS OF THE XXTH CENTURY
Authors:   ”Henri Coandă” Air Force Academy, Braşov, Romania, DEAŞ Mihai
Published: February 2022

The use of the parachute as a means of rescuing pilots and aerospaces has become an increasingly used practice, with the progress of aeronautical technology. This article brings to the readers the problem of treating those who used this means of rescue in the periods of conflict since the beginning of aeronautics, more precisely in the first and second world wars. The question that this article tries to answer is whether the one who saves himself with the parachute during the states of conflict can be attacked in the air, and this attack can be considered legitimate and / or moral.
SOVIET AERONAUTICS IN THE ANALYSIS OF ROMANIAN INTELLIGENCE SERVICES (SEPTEMBER 1940 - JUNE 1941)
Authors:   The Faculty of History, University of Bucharest, Romania, SPÂNU Alin
Published: February 2022

The Romanian i ntelligence services have closely monitored the Soviet forces that occupied Bessarabia and northern Bukovina in June-July 1940. Between September 1940 and June 1941, special attention was paid to Soviet aviation (aerodromes, aviation units, types of aircraft, doctrine, etc.) located on Romania's borders. On June 22, 1941, when the conflict between Germany and allies (including Romania) and the USSR began, the Romanian army had pertinent information about the Soviet armies in Bessarabia and Bukovina, especially about the air force. These data were used by Romanian-German forces to take by surprise the Soviet aeronautics and annihilate them.
THE IMPORTANCE OF GOODS AND SERVICES REQUISITION PROCESS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Authors:   “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy of Sibiu, MILANDRU Marius
Published: February 2022

Preparing the national economy and territory for defence is an important component in ensuring national security and, in the current geopolitical and military context, it is carried out in peacetime and involves the capitalization of human, material and financial resources in order to ensure the continuity of socio-economic processes and to satisfy the need for defence resources when a state of mobilisation or war is established. Thus, defence forces must be have a full range of resources at their disposal, depending on their specific needs, so that when a crisis, threat or aggression against the state arises, they should be able to carry out their specific missions. Based on the need to make resources available to national defence institutions in extreme situations that endanger the integrity or proper functioning of the State, one of the ways of ensuring the provision of resources is the requisition of goods and services in the public interest.
RESEARCH ON THE MAINTENANCE OF AIR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY 4.0
Authors:   ”Transilvania” University of Brașov, Romania, GĂINĂ Liviu , MECLEA Mihai-Alin , BOȘCOIANU Mircea ,   ”Transilvania” University of Brașov, Romania
Published: February 2022

Air surveillance systems (especially radars) have evolved by virtue of technological progress. In order to benefit from Industry 4.0 features, systems and their maintenance management need to be reconsidered, reinterpreted and updated. The article wants to highlight on the one hand the current status of the approach to the topic of maintenance of air surveillance systems management and on the other hand the need to implement the Industry 4.0 concept to increase efficiency and keep systems operational.
Moenda de Heitor dos Prazeres, medalha de prata na I Bienal do Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo
Authors: Pinheiro Bruno
Published: February 2022

Analiso nesse artigo a premiação da tela Moenda de Heitor dos Prazeres na I Bienal do Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo, identificando que projeto de modernidade sua láurea defendia naquele momento. Para tal, examinei a recepção na imprensa das atividades de Prazeres enquanto músico e pintor nas mais de duas décadas entre o início da sua profissionalização e a premiação, em 1951. Dessa forma, localizei um diálogo estreito com debates sobre a constituição de um projeto de identidade nacional, e com uma cultura política produzida por intelectuais negros atentos à constante reelaboração dos mecanismos de desigualdade racial em que Prazeres estava implicado enquanto um homem negro. A partir dessas análises, proponho, por fim, retomar à tela Moenda, buscando entender que anseios de modernidade sua premiação representava.
Pandangan Dosen PTKI Di Madura Terhadap Formula Ijtihad Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahhab
Authors: Bashri Asyari Mohammad , Ferdiant A. Ghufran
Published: February 2022

Lecturers as academics, educators, researchers and actors of community service are seen as groups of people who have a deeper ability to research and objectively examine the products of contemporary renewal thinking according to their competence and have the opportunity to disseminate them to the wider community. sufficient access in influencing the public's understanding and views of issues of contemporary renewal thinking, especially those that are still considered controversial, such as the views of ijtihad Muhammad Ibn Abd. Wahhab. This article used descriptive field research to examined the views of PTKAI lecturers in Madura to find out their knowledge of the Ijtihad Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab formula with the title "The Views of PTKI Lecturers in Madura Against Ijtihad Muhammad Ibn Abd al-Wahhab's Formula" with two problem formulations: How the views of PTKI lecturers in Madura on the Ijtihad Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab formula and what factors are behind the PTKI lecturers' view of the Ijtihad Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab’s  formula.
Konsep Moderasi Beragama Di Kerajaan Maroko
Authors: Abdul Azis Fakih
Published: February 2022

This study explains the concept of Islamic Moderation in Morocco. It's an interesting theme for us to observe and study together. Considering that the Moroccan government is one of the successful countries in protecting its territory from the threat of Islamic radicalism groups. Furthermore, the jihadist group launched its attack in Casablanca in 2003. Based on this background, the government, in this matter is King Muhammad VI, considers there is an urgent need to reconstruct Moroccan Islamic moderation. With a view to ensuring the stability of religious, social, cultural and political security in the domestic and regional areas of West Africa. The data was collected through a combination of qualitative studies and field observations of moderation that has been carried out over the past twenty years. The data explains that diversity tolerance has been going on for a long time. Studying King Muhammad VI's decision at His Dhahir al-sharief, the moderation developed by Morocco encompasses several lines. First, by normalizing minority relations represented with the original Moroccan Jews. Second, by building the Institute of Takwin Al-Aimmah in order to bring about the priests of the mosque to have moderate Islamic visions and loving deeply their own homeland.
Coefficient of elasticity of young and adults skin of female face
Authors: Kubisz Leszek , Matthews‑Kozanecka Maja , Kawałkiewicz Weronika , Janus‑Kubiak Marta , Hojan‑Jezierska Dorota
Published: February 2022

This paper presents the possibilities of instrumental diagnosis for assessing the condition of various facial skin areas. Studies were carried out to determine the elasticity of the facial skin and its ability to return to its original shape. Both sides were analyzed: on the left and right side of the face skin parameters in selected areas in women of two age groups. The Cutometer Dual MPA 580 probe was used in the study, with which the parameters R0, R8, and R8 / R0 were determined for a group of 37 younger women (25–40 years old) and a group of 38 older women (40–55 years old). The results obtained for both groups are in the ranges R0 (0.20–0.33) mm, R8 (0.10–0.27) mm, R8 / R0 (66–82)%.It was found that within each age group there are no statistically significant differences between the left and right sides of the face in the parameters studied. For the R8 / R0 ratio, a weak negative correlation with age was found for all measuring points except the points above the top of the mouth, and the highest correlation was found for measuring points located near the eyes.
Case Report: Symptomatic Peroneal Nerve Compression Caused by 2 Ganglion Cysts
Authors: Kortyna Ricky
Published: February 2022

The author describes a solitary case of a patient with symptomatic compressive neuropathy of the peroneal nerve caused by 2 ganglion cysts. As part of the patient’s evaluation, a magnetic resonance imaging was performed, which showed in detail a right lower extremity multiloculated ganglion cyst. Two cysts were resected surgically, and intraoperative photographs were taken. The patient improved after the removal of the cysts. We discuss the patient and the anatomy of the peroneal nerve and possible pathologies associated with the nerve.
A Randomized Study of Patients with Advanced Gastric Adenocarcinoma Not Progressed After Six Cycles of XELOX (Capecitabine Plus Oxaliplatin) Followed by Capecitabine Maintenance or Clinical Observation
Authors: Lee Guk Jin , Kim Hyunho , Cho Sung Shim , Park Hyung Soon , An Ho Jung , Woo In Sook , Byun Jae Ho , Hong Ji Hyung , Ko Yoon Ho , Sun Der Sheng , Won Hye Sung , Jin Jong Youl , Park Ji Chan , Kim In-Ho , Roh Sang Young , Shim Byoung Yong
Published: February 2022

Background
Oxaliplatin as part of XELOX regimen has a more favorable toxicity profile than cisplatin for patients with advanced gastric cancer (GC). However, oxaliplatin can induce sensory neuropathy, a cumulative, dose-related toxicity. Thus, capecitabine maintenance regimen might achieve maximum treatment effect while reducing cumulative neurotoxicity of oxaliplatin. The aim of this study was to compare survivals of AGC patients between capecitabine maintenance and observation after 1st line XELOX chemotherapy.
Methods
Sixty-three patients treated with six cycles of XELOX for AGC in six hospitals of the Catholic University of Korea were randomized 1:1 to capecitabine maintenance or observation. The primary end point was PFS (PFS) analyzed using a two-sided log-rank test stratified at 5% significance level.
Results
Between 2015 and 2020, 32 and 31 patients were randomized to maintenance and observation groups, respectively. After randomization, the median number of cycles for maintenance capecitabine was 6. PFS was significantly higher for the maintenance group (6.3 months vs. 4.1 months, P = 0.010). OS (OS) was not significantly different between the two groups (18.2 months vs. 16.5 months, P = 0.624). Toxicity such as hand-foot syndrome was reported in some cases of the maintenance group. Maintenance treatment was a significant factor associated with PFS in multivariate analysis (HR: 0.472, 95% CI: 0.250-0.890, P = 0.020).
Conclusions
After six cycles of XELOX chemotherapy, capecitabine maintenance significantly prolonged PFS than observation and toxicity was manageable. Maintenance treatment was a significant prognostic factor associated with PFS.