bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Imagination of the North in Context of Development of Natural Environment: Mammoth in Mythological Representations of Yakuts
Authors: Vasilyeva O. V. , Kuzmina A. A. , Fedorova A. R.
Published: January 2021

A number of negative characters in Yakut mythology, as well as individual images of folklore, are considered. The point of view, according to which the basis for the emergence of certain mythological ideas among the Yakuts was the real world, the features of the landscape and climate, to the extent that they influenced a person, is proved. It is noted that the culture of the Sakha people is based on rich mythological concepts that have developed during the development of the vast expanses of the Arctic space. The authors analyze ethnographic notes of the XIX—XX centuries and modern scientific publications, which examine the mythology and folklore of the Sakha people (Yakuts). An attempt has been made to clarify the question of the influence of knowledge about the fossil remains of the mammoth fauna on the formation of mythological ideas related to the peculiarities of the climate of the region being developed. The image of a mammoth is analyzed in the broad context of the mythological views of the Yakuts. It is concluded that secondary esoteric ideas about mammoths, caused by the discovery of their remains, could form the basis of a prototypical image for a number of characters in Yakut mythology, for example, a water bull and a cold bull. It is proved that the idea of mammoths could be reflected in the external appearance of the abaasy heroes in the epic folklore of the Sakha.
Theme “Man and Nature” in the Poetry of Peter Komarov
Authors: Alexandrova-Osokina О. N.
Published: January 2021

The author’s elaboration of the content and poetics of landscape and natural history lyrics of the Far Eastern poet, winner of the Stalin Prize of the third degree P. S. Komarov (1911—1949) is presented. The novelty of the research lies in the fact that the poet’s work has practically not been studied. The relevance of the study is due to the attention of modern literary criticism to the problems of the literary process of the Soviet period, as well as interest in literary and regional studies. The idea is substantiated that the theme “man and nature” was central in the poetry of P. S. Komarov. It is noted that the dominant principle in the disclosure of this topic were the ideas of all-unity and participation. The question is raised about the nature of the reflection of the ideas of the era in the lyrics: in particular, the points of intersection of the poetic perception of the world in the poems of the “Green Belt” cycle with the ideas of Russian cosmism are revealed. Observations on the specifics of the poetics of Komarov’s landscape lyrics were carried out: the form of the landscape-ecphrasis, the artistic functions of the landscape detail, color painting, toponymy, panoramic image were revealed; some images-motives (nature-garden, nature-book; motive of the brotherhood of the memory of the earth) is revealed. The unique materials of literary criticism of the second half of the 1940s, associated with the assessment of Komarov’s work are presented in the article.
Company performance measurement systems: History and prospects
Authors: KOGAN Anton B. , PRISTAVKA Alina N.
Published: January 2021

Subject. The article considers the most well-known Performance Measurement Systems, i.e. Strategic Measurement Analysis and Reporting Technique (SMART), Balanced Scorecard System (BSC), Integrated Dynamic Performance Measurement System (IDPMS), Performance Prism System (PPS), Dynamic Multi-Dimensional Performance Model (DMP).
Objectives. We focus on identifying the specifics of the analyzed systems and determining the direction of their development.
Methods. The study employs general scientific methods. The specifics of efficiency measurement systems are described and compared by a single set of parameters (the composition of stakeholders, whose interests are taken into account, practical applicability, dynamic adaptability, the presence of links between strategy and technological operations, innovation, etc.).
Results. We analyzed the said efficiency measurement systems, described their strengths and aspects that need to be developed in further research. The findings can be used to create a system to measure the performance of Russian manufacturing and trading companies that produce goods for individual consumers.
Conclusions. The systems like SMART, BSC, IDPMS, PPS and DMP are significant developments that help companies achieve their goals. These systems are universal. They serve as a methodological framework for creating a particular system for measuring a company's performance, taking into account its industry-specific requirements. These systems enable to solve some economic and management problems, but do not allow, for example, to determine the optimal business model of the company. It is appropriate to develop efficiency measurement systems by incorporating the value-based management principles.
Determining the impact of leaseback on the financials of the company
Authors: VAKUTIN Nikita A. , FEDULOVA Elena A.
Published: January 2021

Subject. Being a progressive investment mechanism, leaseback is a part of financial management. It is supposed to optimize the financial position of the entity. The article discusses financial and economic indicators (ratios) that help analyze how the financial position of the company changes due to the leaseback scheme.
Objectives. We herein determine how leaseback influences the financial position of the entity. For this, we describe key financial and economic indicators (ratios) by evaluating the feasibility of investment in leaseback. The study is also intended to observe how financial flows change due to the leaseback mechanism. We also examine changes in financial and economic ratios of the financial position due to leaseback mechanism.
Methods. We resort to general methods of research, such as comparative analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction, thus deriving reliable and reasonable results.
Results. We found out that the leaseback feasibility evaluation technique is indispensable without observing changes in financial flows and financial and economic indicators (ratios) that show the financial position and performance of a business. The article indicators key aspects to evaluate the financial feasibility of investment in leaseback, describe how it changes due to the leaseback mechanism. We also produce model assessments, referring to the leaseback deal of a certain company operating in coal mining, thus revealing the positive effect of leaseback on the financial position of the company.
Conclusions and Relevance. The construction and use of the leaseback feasibility study technique justifies the choice of leaseback as an investment mechanism, which has positive effects on the financial position. Having assessed financial and economic indicators (ratios), we revealed the efficiency and feasibility of leaseback for a company that needs to replenish its working capital. The findings can be used to make reasonable investment decisions, when pondering on an appropriate corporate financing mechanism.
The threat of outflow of individual deposits in systemically important banks of the Russian Federation: A retrospective analysis and regulatory outlook
Authors: EVLAKHOVA Yuliya S.
Published: January 2021

Subject. The article focuses on the dynamics of individual deposits in the Russian systemically important banks as a factor of the stability of available resources. Objectives. I assess the threat of individual deposits outflowing from the Russian too-big-to-fail banks within 2015–2019. I correspondingly outline recommendations for mitigating the threat in the future. Methods. The study is based on methods of logic, comparative and statistical analysis. I devised and applied our own algorithm for classifying too-big-to-fail banks by threat of individual deposit outflow and its level. Results. Systemically important banks were found to have not been exposed to the high threat of bank run within 2015–2019. Three fundamental credit institutions were constantly exposed to the threat of individual deposit outflow. One of eleven systemic banks continuously demonstrated the low threat of individual deposit outflow. The rest of the banks were migrating among the low-threat and high-threat classes. Conclusions and Relevance. The Russian systemically important banks can refer to our findings to articulate their deposit policy, set and use digital accounts of retail customers. The Bank of Russian can rely on the analysis of the threat of individual deposit outflow and other data on financial and business operations of the banks and its sustainability as part of bank oversight procedures.
Full recovery of a patient with COVID-19-induced acute kidney injury
Authors: Abdelaziz Neama Ahmed , Ghozy Sherief , Abbas Alzhraa Salah , Reda Abdullah , El-Qushayri Amr Ehab , Shariful Islam Sheikh Mohammed
Published: January 2021

Background:

In this report, we discuss the diagnosis and management of a case of COVID-19-induced acute kidney injury (AKI).

Case Presentation:

A 58-year-old male with PCR-based COVID-19 diagnosis (at a specialized hospital, Minia, Egypt) was admitted and received supportive medications along with corticosteroids and hydroxychloroquine. After 2 days, the patient developed tachypnoea and desaturation. Therefore, he was transferred to the intensive care unit with a continuous positive airway pressure. On the third day, he developed oliguria with spiking kidney function tests, metabolic acidosis, and eventually anuria on the 6th day. AKI diagnosis was established, and the patient received daily dialysis sessions for 10 days until discharge together with tocilizumab and methylprednisolone. The patient was discharged after normalization and stabilization of his clinical parameters and a second negative PCR swab with continuous follow-up.

Conclusion:

Early monitoring of kidney function tests during the infection might help in preventing further kidney damage.
Life and intellectual trajectory of Aurel Kolnai: crossing borders, defining himself
Authors: Sautkin Aleksandr
Published: January 2021

The article examines the role of cross-border movements in the development of philosophical discourse. The life and work of the Hungarian philosopher Aurel Kolnai, who spent most of his life in emigration, is analyzed. It is noted that the position of "outsidedness", taken by the philosopher, contributed to the formation of original socio-political ideas.
Philosophical problems of the process of urbanization of society
Authors: Tufanov Evgeny , Kravchenko Inna , Yanush Sergey
Published: January 2021

Philosophical problems of social life and activity, relationships in ethnic groups and associations that have historically lived in certain territories, are one of the most topical and superficially studied problems in the circles of scientists and practitioners of the Humanities. The traditional system of generally accepted principles and values of diverse ethnic associations has a tendency to transform against the background of the development of the historical period of time. Among individuals of diverse nationalities, the vision of the essential conditions for creative activity is an explicable characteristic of groups that are distinguished by the prevalence of the younger generation, peoples who are more literate, highly qualified and civilized. In the older generation of the Mature age group, orientations predominate in favor of the value of marriage and family relations.
Theoretical and methodological foundations for structuring the content of formation of safety culture of professional activity of future safety and health engineers
Authors: Abiltarova Elviza
Published: January 2021

The article focuses on the need to consider and substantiate the theoretical and methodological foundations of structuring the content of education which include sources and factors affecting the structuring of content, its design criteria, and the selection principles. The criteria and principles of content structuring focused on the formation of students' safety culture of professional activity are highlighted. The author's definition of the concept of "the content of formation of safety culture of professional activity of safety and health engineers" is given.
Innovative health saving technologies in classes of special medical group
Authors: Golyakova Natalia , Alexeeva Elena , Krasilnikova Anna
Published: January 2021

At the stage of nowdays the main part of physical education system for special medical groups updates and creates intergative innovative methods of selection and aprobation of modern academic activity. The object of our research was gain in quality improvement of the academic activity of physical education for special medical groups. The research problem was searching and approbation of modern innovative health saving technologies to the "The physical training and sport elective subjects: physical culture for students of special medical group" classes. The literature sourses research was made for dealing with the problem and for searching innovations in the field of recreative physical culture, the nosological characteristic of students' health problem was detected, special medical group members were chosen as well as forms, materials and methods of physical education. The testing for students' health level detection and the results are shown.
Main design parameters of ice-going tankers
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Russia, Suslov A. , Linnik E. ,   St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Russia
Published: January 2021

This paper analyses main design parameters of ice going tankers and derives regression relationships based on the data for existing Ice1 – Arc5 tankers. These relationships yield the first approximations for displacements and main dimensions of icegoing tankers as functions of their respective deadweights.
Design parameters of unmanned vessels: retrospective analysis
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Russia, Frank M. , Ovchinnikov K. ,   St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Russia
Published: January 2021

This paper is a retrospective analysis of design parameters for unmanned ships, with identification of their main peculiarities and development trends.
Prevention of emergencies with marine electric plants by means of thermal monitoring
Authors:   Murmansk State Technical University, Russia, Vlasov A. , Podobed N. ,   Murmansk State Technical University, Russia, Podobed V. ,   Murmansk State Technical University, Russia
Published: January 2021

The article discusses the technique of thermal imaging diagnostics to prevent emergencies in electrical installations of offshore facilities: ships, floating offshore drilling rigs and floating ship repair docks. Some results of thermal imaging diagnostics of sea vessels are presented.
Algorithm for searching an optimal solution providing increased efficiency of marin structures based on parametric and topological optimizations
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Nass S.
Published: January 2021

An algorithm for topological and parametric optimization was developed, suitable for applied engineering calculations. The features of the implementation of the search for the best design solution in the application software were given on the example of Ansys Workbench.
Hull dynamics and strength of fast electric boat
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Russia, Ryabushkin S.
Published: January 2021

This paper identifies trim & draft parameters (spatial trimming) of a real fast boat with low-capacity motor, mostly running as a displacement vessel. The paper discusses various loading cases and calculates integral parameters in still water and regular waves (of various frequencies and incidence angles) for the ship at standstill and running at different speeds, also giving response-amplitude operators (RAOs) of motions and wave-induced moments. The study also gives calculation results for threedimensional fields of hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressures and acceleration for further analysis of stress-strain state taking into account that finite-element model has no supports. High compliance (both global and local) of non-metal hull implies that the procedure suggested in this paper could be experimentally validated in future.
On movement control of deformable hull for displacement ship in waves
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Russia, Mudrik R. , Mudrik P. ,   St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Russia
Published: January 2021

This paper discusses the optimization of ship heading in given regular waves taking into account the limitations for wave-induced midship bending moment and roll amplitude. External and internal forces in irregular waves are determined as per finite-element method used for motion calculations. This study presents the obtained surfaces of responses for the variables of state depending on wave parameters and design variables. The optimization problem discussed in this study was solved taking the non-linearity of target function and limitation functions into account. the study also formulated and solved an inverse problem, i.e. determination of controlling parameters (heading and speed) so as to obtain optimal propulsion performance in given wave conditions without prejudice to reliability and seakeeping.
The analysis of dynamics of periodic fluid-loaded flexible tubes
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Russia, Avetisov S. , Sorokin S. ,   St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Russia
Published: January 2021

In this report, we consider a periodic tube consisting of absolutely rigid sections alternated with soft segments of the same inner diameter under the action of a tensile force. The purpose of this analysis is to explore possibilities to suppress wave propagation using this complex tube model as a muffler. Its waveguide properties are assessed by means of a mathematical model formulated in the framework of Floquet theory and the results are compared with the eigenfrequency and eigenmode analysis of a unit symmetric periodicity cell. The setup consisting of these alternating sections creates the stop band effect, so that it may be called a ‘macroscale acoustic metamaterial’.
Assignment of fatigue strength requirements and development of algorithms for ship fatigue assessment
Authors:   Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, St. Petersburg, Russia, Kuteinikov M. , Nikonov S. ,   St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Russia, Surikova I. ,   Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: January 2021

Guidelines on Fatigue Assessment of Ships published by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) in 2020 suggests a calculation procedure for fatigue strength assessment of ships in order to ensure additional notation signs FTL(years) and FTL(years) Spectral North Atlantic developed with consideration of the peculiarities typical for modern procedures of this kind. The paper describes the main points of these Guidelines, dwelling upon the challenges in related calculations. The results of this work made it possible to outline the ways of further studies intended to improve these Guidelines.
Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy Associated With Intraoperative Hypotension Following Total Thyroidectomy
Authors:   Department Of Anesthesiology And Pain Medicine, Korean Cancer Center Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic Of, Choi Young Woong
Published: January 2021

Perioperative peroneal neuropathy is an uncommon complication following surgeries performed with patients positioned supine. It may be caused by various factors aside from intraoperative compression. The authors report a case of common peroneal nerve palsy in a patient who underwent total thyroidectomy with central and bilateral selective neck dissection. The patient’s body mass index was 31.3 kg/m2. She was positioned supine and the operative time was 7-h. During surgery, her mean arterial pressure intermittently dropped to 50-60 mmHg for 55 min and 61-70 mmHg for 195 min. She developed common peroneal nerve palsy on postoperative day 1. Nevertheless, the patient fully recovered without any complications within 3 weeks.
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC – A SOURCE FOR GEOPOLITICAL CHANGE? THE CASE OF EASTERN EUROPE
Authors:   SNSPA, COLIBĂȘANU Oana - Antonia
Published: January 2021

The world’s tectonics seem to be changing faster than before, considering the current Covid-19 pandemic. Understanding the general, global sources for change that drive the major powers’ national interests is key to understanding Eastern European geopolitical trends. This research paper looks at the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had so far on the world, considering the main geopolitical questions that have been raised during the last nine months since the pandemic started. It also addresses the pandemic effects on Europe, focusing on the challenges for Eastern Europe during the short and medium term. Conclusions refer to the way the regional balancing act changes, depending on how the EU, the US, China and Russia change position globally and how their strategies intersect with one another and with those of the countries in the Eastern Europe.
BLACK SEA SECURITY: THE ROMANIAN PERSPECTIVE NATO- EU INTEROPERABILITY, A DIVION OF LABOUR
Authors:   SNSPA, CHIRIAC Olga  R.
Published: January 2021

The current world order is under scrutiny. The 2014 illegal annexation of Crimea and the conflict in Eastern Ukraine have marked a turning point in international affairs: a state actor used force against another sovereign state to gain a territorial victory in order to advance its own geopolitical interests. Since then all major building blocks of the system, mainly the multilateral institutions such as the UN and NATO have been scrutinized and their effectiveness has been questioned. The significance of the individual nation state is gaining again in significance. It is more important than ever to find ways to repair transatlantic discord and to deepen cooperation between NATO and the EU, to recalibrate the strategic bedrock of the alliance and to reposition the transatlantic defence community in a way that facilitates effective defence and deterrence. It is the aim of the article to define and contextualize the Romanian official strategic vision and to outline how it in fact successfully synergies its membership in NATO and in the EU with bilateral partnerships in order to achieve its strategic goals as well as to contribute to the transatlantic cause. The paper starts by introducing the theoretical framework, mainly structural realism. Next, it defines the Romanian strategic view, it contextualizes it and it correlates the strategic priorities to the Black Sea area. The article focuses on EU NATO complementarity through a Romanian strategic lens by focusing on interoperability and crisis readiness in the Black Sea, an area of existential significance to the Romanian national interest. Finally, the conclusions underscore how the Romanian strategic paradigm creates an auspicious medium in order for NATO - EU complementarity and deeper cooperation to occur.
The Indian Approach to Criminal Justice: The Role of Traditional Courts as Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
Authors: Rautenbach Christa , Somaru Navilla
Published: January 2021

South Africa and India both struggle with a high crime rate and case backlogs in the mainstream courts. Both countries have a pluralistic system where state law consists of formal law and customary law. Both have mainstream and traditional courts following dispute resolution based on traditional values and principles. The panchayat system in India is comparable to traditional authorities in South Africa. The panchayat system performs judicial-like functions, and traditional courts operate at informal (nyaya panchayat) and formal (gram nyayalayas) levels in the rural areas. The lok adalat system is an alternative dispute resolution mechanism employed by the Indian government to address the high crime rate and court backlogs. Statistics reveal that these alternative justice mechanisms based on traditional values and principles have successfully cleared some backlogs. South Africa is in the process of adopting legislation on traditional courts, and it is envisaged that the Traditional Courts Bill [B1-2017] will soon be transformed into law. In reconsidering traditional courts’ role in the South African criminal justice system, it is worthwhile to explore what the Indian government has been doing in this regard. The main aim is to analyse the Indian approach to criminal justice regarding dispute resolution examples based on traditional laws, namely the panchayat system (nyaya panchayats and gram nyayalayas) and also lok adalats in a comparative context.
Selling Weimar. German Public Diplomacy and the United States, 1918–1933
Authors: Piller Elisabeth
Published: January 2021

In the decade after World War I, German-American relations improved swiftly. While resentment and bitterness ran high on both sides in 1919, Weimar Germany and the United States managed to forge a strong transatlantic partnership by 1929. But how did Weimar Germany overcome its post-war isolation so rapidly? How did it regain the trust of its former adversary? And how did it secure U.S. support for the revision of the Versailles Treaty? Elisabeth Piller, winner of the Franz Steiner Preis für Transatlantische Geschichte 2019, explores these questions not from an economic, but from a cultural perspective. Based on extensive archival research, her ground-breaking work illustrates how German state and non-state actors drew heavily on cultural ties – with German Americans, U.S. universities and American tourists – to rewin American trust, and even affection, at a time when traditional foreign policy tools had failed to achieve similar successes. Contrary to common assumptions, Weimar Germany was never incapable of selling itself abroad. In fact, it pursued an innovative public diplomacy campaign to not only normalize relations with the powerful United States, but to build a politically advantageous transatlantic friendship.
ZANIEDBANE KRAJOBRAZY: O ESTETYCE POLSKIEJ PRZESTRZENI ZURBANIZOWANEJ
Authors: Bryl-Roman Weronika
Published: January 2021

The article offers a reflection on the possible causes of a disregarding attitude to the value of landscape and spatial order in contemporary Poland. Neglecting aesthetic values, usually interpreted as an effect of the communist past, is considered in the paper as a symptom of a specific spatial culture correlated with the social and cultural grounds of the present Polish society. Although it is possible to point out several viable determinants of the present landscape quality in Poland, they all seem to have the same origin. To fea- ture it, the author refers to P. Bourdieu’s habitus concept as well as to the socio-historical perspective in which the Polish society was shaped (peasant culture). The problem of the lack of adequate aesthetic education also stems from the same cultural context. The enhancement of pro-landscape thinking requires resolute actions in many fields. Nonetheless, a proper understanding of the aesthetic education seems to be crucial here.
MIGRACJE WEWNĘTRZNE NA POBYT STAŁY W MAKROREGIONIE POŁUDNIOWO-ZACHODNIM W LATACH 2002–2017
Authors: Ilnicki Dariusz , Szczyrba Zdeněk
Published: January 2021

Głównym celem opracowania koncentruje się będzie na rozpoznaniu wartości interpretacyjnej i wnioskowej migracji wewnętrznych na pobyt stały z uwzględnieniem ich kierunku. Analizowane dane obejmują okres 2002–2017 a pochodzą z internetowej bazy danych Demografia GUS. W opracowaniu dokonano rozpoznania zjawiska migracji wychodząc od ujęcia ogółem, przez ujęcie klasyczne, ostatecznie do ukazania wielkości i kierunków przemieszczeń. Ukazując wielkość i kierunki przemieszczeń posługiwano się sumaryczną, wartością migracji w badanym okresie. Podejście to określono mianem „agregatowego”. Pozwoliło ono na identyfikację zlewni i obszarów atrakcyjności migracyjnej. Jakkolwiek obszary te są silnie zbliżone co do ich rozciągłości przestrzennej to zróżnicowane ze względu na wielkość i zasięg głównych strumieni migracji. Migracje wewnętrzne na pobyt stały jawią się jako dobry identyfikator urbanizacji stref podmiejskich i kształtowania powiązań funkcjonalnych miasto–obszar wiejski–miasto.
Educação e tecnologias digitais na pandemia
Authors: Ribeiro Ana Elisa
Published: January 2021

Este ensaio foi escrito a partir da experiência radical e forçada de usos de tecnologias digitais na educação escolar brasileira, em todos os níveis de ensino, em reação às necessidades impostas pela pandemiado Novo Coronavírus. Refletimos sobre a relação entre escola, educação e tecnologias digitais, tecendo considerações sobre nossa tímida experiência antes da pandemia e o esboço de um futuro próximo,após a experiência com plataformas de ensino e recursos que obrigaram à mudança dos tempos e espaços das aulas. São oferecidas mais perguntas do que respostas, já que se trata de um texto provocativo, sem a intenção de prever o futuro ou dar soluções pretensiosas e ainda impossíveis.
Intracranial hypertension syndrome secondary to internal jugular vein thrombosis due to miliary cervical tuberculosis: A case report
Authors: Vega-Moreno Daniel Alejandro , Aviles-Aguilar Antonio , la-Torre Abraham Ibarra de , Aguilar-Calderón José Ramón , García-González Ulises , Santellán-Hernández José Omar , Betancourt-Quiroz Carlos , Dueñas-Espinoza Mario Alberto , González-González Ivan Eduardo , Molina-Martínez Rodolfo Pedro , Ochoa-Cacique Diego
Published: January 2021

Background:

Thrombosis of the internal jugular vein (IJV) is extremely rare, being central catheterization the most common cause. We present a case of a patient with an unusual appearance of neurological symptoms as a consequence of thrombosis of the IJV secondary to miliary tuberculosis.

Case Description:

A 30-year-old woman with disseminated tuberculosis, with multiple lymphadenopathy, axillary, cervical, mesenteric, retroperitoneal, and inguinal, presented with clinical evidence of intracranial hypertension. A diagnostic cerebral angiography was performed, which revealed an occluded left internal jugular and venous stasis in the entire cerebral venous system. The patient was treated with low-molecular-weight heparin, with which she had an adequate evolution.

Conclusion:

Tuberculosis is capable of generating a state of hypercoagulability, in addition to a mechanical compression effect due to cervical lymphadenopathy. We report an unusual clinical presentation, with intracranial involvement due to IJV thrombosis secondary to miliary tuberculosis. So far, there are no cases with a similar presentation described above.
Anatomy of the posterolateral spinal epidural ligaments
Authors: Santos Jaime L. Martinez , Kalhorn Stephen P.
Published: January 2021

Background:

The epidural ligaments (ELs) (of Hofmann) were described as fibrous bands interconnecting the ventrolateral spinal dura and the posterior longitudinal ligament below L1. They are hardly ever discussed in the literature or considered in hypothesis-driven basic science experiments or spine biomechanical models.

Methods:

Intraoperative photographs were obtained to illustrate a group of posterolateral spinal ELs. In addition, electronic database searches (PubMed, Ovid Embase, and SCOPUS) were utilized to summarize the anatomy, and relevant clinical and surgical factors impacting these ELs.

Results:

ELs attach circumferentially at most spinal levels. They anchor the nerve root sleeves ventrally, and therefore, may play a role in the some idiopathic neurologic deficits (e.g., postoperative radiculopathies, C5 palsies) in patients without radiological compression. The posterolateral ELs originate on the dura dorsal to the nerve root sleeves and insert on the ipsilateral lamina, interlaminar ligament, and facet capsule. They appear to be continuous with the peridural membrane, a fibrovascular sheath that surrounds the thecal sac and serves as a scaffold for the internal vertebral venous plexus of Batson and epidural fat.

Conclusion:

The spinal ELs should be divided sharply during surgery to prevent durotomies, especially in patients with advanced spondylosis and facet arthropathy. Disconnecting these ligaments releases the thecal sac laterally and ventrally, allowing for medial mobilization when performing discectomies or for working in the ventral epidural space.
Leveraging social media and digital technology to market and meet the needs of neurosurgery patients
Authors: Neal Matthew T. , Lyons Mark K.
Published: January 2021

The digital era has arrived in healthcare. Health-care consumers, including neurosurgery patients, are increasingly using social media and other digital technologies to meet their health-care needs. In this work, we describe an illustrative case from Mayo Clinic where interlacing social media strategies are leveraged to educate and engage patients. These strategies not only provide a valuable service to patients but they also reinforce the brand and serve as a marketing tool. Other digital technologies such as health-care apps and telemedicine are also adaptations that help meet the needs of the current neurosurgical patient. Similar to consumer trends in other service industries, these technologies provide patients with greater autonomy, convenience, and personalization. The digital era in health care presents an exciting opportunity for health-care organizations and providers to innovate, evolve, and improve the health of our patients.
PENGEMBANGAN INSTRUMEN EKSPLORASI KONSEP GEOMETRI BERSTRUKTUR DARI TEORI VAN HIELE BERBANTUAN SOFTWARE GEOGEBRA
Authors: Pratikna Dominicus Savio , Sugiatno Sugiatno , Hartoyo Agung
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this study was to analyze the requirements of instrument, the characteristics of the developed questions prototype, the feasibility of the questions, and the thinking level of students regarding Van Hiele's Theory of geometry concept taught with assistance of Geogebra Software. This study was a Research and Development using Wina Sanjaya's model. The instrument' development procedure consists of four stages, namely: Preliminary Stage, Product Development Stage; Stage of Trial and Product Validation and Dissimination Stage of products. The instrument feasibility is based on the accuracy and practicality test. The subjects of this study were all students of class XI Santu Petrus Pontianak 2016/2017 Academic Year, with a sample of class XI-MIA3 students chosen randomly. The results showed the level of instrument feastibility which expressed through experts' testing and student' opinions, calculation of validity, reliability, distinguishing factors, levels of difficulty, and practicality test results. The instrument obtained an average validity of 0.68 belongs to high category, a reliability of 0.998 belongs to very high category, and a difficulty level of 0.35 belongs to moderate category. The percentage of content validity, construction and language content rated by the experts  amounted to 91.16%, which categorized as high. The student response rate was 80.9% which belong to good category.Keywords: Instruments, Van Hiele's theory, Geogebra Software
TINGKAT KEPUASAN MAHASISWA TERHADAP LAYANAN BIMBINGAN TUGAS AKHIR
Authors: Nursangaji Asep , Hamdani Hamdani
Published: January 2021

Nowadays, there are several universities in West Kalimantan that have mathematics education department, such as IKIP Pontianak, STKIP Singkawang, and STKIP Sintang. This condition provides great opportunities for prospective students who want to become mathematics teachers in schools, especially high schools. On the other side, the presence of mathematics education department in several universities in West Kalimantan is a challenge for Mathematics Education department FKIP Untan. One of the challenges that come is how to produce graduates who can compete in the world of work. In order to create qualified mathematics teacher candidates, it is very important for the FKIP Untan mathematics education department to provide one of the quality final assignment guidance services so that final year students can have quality final projects. This study will examine how high the level of student satisfaction with final assignment guidance services in Mathematics Education Department FKIP Untan. Furthermore, it will be known what service items should be improved and developed in an effort to increase student satisfaction. The level of student satisfaction with the final assignment guidance service is 0% of students are not satisfied, 0% of students are not satisfied, 9% of students are satisfied, 30% of students are quite satisfied, and 61% of students are very satisfied. It can be concluded that the final year students of the Mathematics Education Department, Teaching and Education Faculty, Tanjungpura University are satisfied with the services provided by the supervisorsKeywords: Satisfaction; academic services; final assignment guidance.
Large Breathing Effect Induced by Water Sorption in the Exceptionally Stable Nonporous Non-MOF Crystalline Material
Authors: Magott Michał , Gaweł Bartłomiej , Sarewicz Marcin , Reczyński Mateusz , Ogorzały Karolina , Makowski Wacław , Pinkowicz Dawid
Published: January 2021

We report a non-MOF crystalline material {[Mn(imH)]2[Mo(CN)8]}n (imH = imidazole) with exceptional water sorption properties and a very large breathing effect accompanied by an outstanding stability and cyclability – properties that are absolutely unique for this class of compounds (Prussian Blue Analogs). Some previously published PBAs indeed show some sorption properties, but their cyclability is extremely limited - usually 1-3 cycles - followed by significant decomposition/amorphization. Our compound can be cycled more than 50 times without any fatigue and the sorption/desorption proceeds through four different crystal phases, which we have fully characterized structurally enabling the complete understanding of the sorption and breathing mechanism in this material - an achievement rarely reported for MOFs or PBAs.

The unique structure of {[Mn(imH)]2[Mo(CN)8]}n enables very strong coupling of its exceptional water sorption performance with the magnetic and photomagnetic properties of the framework, e.g. the sorption process can be followed by in-situ EPR spectroscopy with huge changes in the EPR signal intensity depending on the hydration level.
Ab Initio Metadynamics Calculations Reveal Complex Interfacial Effects in Acetic Acid Deprotonation Dynamics
Authors: Biswas Sohag , Wong Bryan
Published: January 2021

Acid-base reactions play a central role in solution chemistry, with carboxylic acids being particularly important in atmospheric chemical processes. In this work, we harness metadynamics calculations with Born-Oppenheimer molecular dynamics (BOMD) simulations to understand deprotonation dynamics of acetic acid (CH3COOH) in both bulk and air-water interfacial environments. Collective variables are carefully chosen in our well-tempered metadynamics simulations to capture the deprotonation process in various aqueous configurations. Our findings show that the free energy barrier for deprotonation of acetic acid at the air-water interface is lower than in the bulk, in accordance with the available experimental data. Furthermore, our well-tempered metadynamics calculations suggest that the variations in free energy are primarily due to intricate solvation shell effects.
Ionic Liquid Facilitated Melting of the Metal-Organic Framework ZIF-8
Authors: Nozari Vahid , Calahoo Courtney , Tuffnell Joshua M. , Keen David A. , Bennett Thomas , Wondraczek Lothar
Published: January 2021

Hybrid glasses from melt-quenched metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been emerging as a new class of materials, which combine the functional properties of crystalline MOFs with the processability of glasses. However, only a handful of the vast variety of crystalline MOFs have been identified as being meltable. Porosity and metal-linker interaction strength have both been identified as crucial parameters in the trade-off between thermal decomposition of the organic linker and, more desirably, melting. For example, the inability of the prototypical zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF) ZIF-8 to melt, is ascribed to the instability of the organic linker upon dissociation from the metal center. Here, we demonstrate that the incorporation of an ionic liquid (IL) into the porous interior of ZIF-8 provides a means to reduce its melting temperature to below its thermal decomposition temperature (Tm < Td). Experimental evidence shows that the Tm of ZIF-8 obtained by IL infiltration is around 381 °C, and that the glass forming ability (Tg/Tm) of such melts is above 0.9, i.e. higher than those previously reported for other meltable MOFs. Our structural studies show that the prevention of decomposition, and successful melting, is due to the IL interactions stabilizing the rapidly dissociating ZIF-8 linkers upon heating. This understanding may act as a general guide for extending the range of meltable MOF materials and, hence, the chemical and structural variety of MOF-derived glasses.
TRANSFORMASI DONGENG KLASIK KE WEBTOON ( KARTUN DALAM BENTUK WEB
Authors: Bahtiar Ahmad
Published: January 2021

Abstrak : Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat bagaimana transformasi dongeng klasik ke dongeng modern yang berbentuk webtoon (kartun dalam bentuk web). Data yang digunakan  adalah dongeng klasik Bawang Putih Bawang Merah dan Timun Emas  serta webtoon Mera Puti Emas karya Kathrinna  Rakhmavika. Webtoon Mera Puti Emas dipilih karena cerita tersebut menggabungkan tokoh-tokoh dalam dongeng klasik Bawang Putih Bawang Merah dan Timun Emas. Oleh karena itu,  penelitian kualitatif ini menggunakan metode karakteristik tokoh untuk mengungkapkan  transformasi tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukan dalam transformasi tersebut nama-nama tokoh-tokoh dalam dongeng klasik tersebut berganti sehingga karakter mereka pun berubah meskipun dengan kadar yang berbeda. Perubahan lainnya ialah hadirnya tokoh-tokoh baru yang mempengaruhi jalan cerita serta memunculkan nilai-nilai baru yang tidak terdapat dalam dongeng klasik tersebut.Kata Kunci: dongeng, Bawang Putih Bawang Merah, Timun Emas, webtoon, Mera Puti EmasAbstract: This study aims to see how the transformation of classic tales into modern tales in the form of webtoon (cartoons in web form). The data used are the classic fairy tale of Bawang Putih Bawang Merah and Timun Emas and the webtoon of Mera Puti Emas by Kathrinna Rakhmavika. Webtoon Mera Puti Emas was chosen because the story combines the characters in the classic fairy tale Bawang Putih Bawang Merah and Timun Emas. Therefore, this qualitative study uses the character characteristic method to express this transformation. The results showed that in the transformation the names of the figures in the classic tale changed so that their characters also changed even with different levels. Another change is the presence of new characters who influence the storyline and bring up new values that are not contained in these classic tales. Keywords: fairy tales, Bawang Putih Bawang Merah, Timun Emas, webtoon, Mera Puti Emas
免棱镜测量技术在山区水库坝线断面测量中的应用
Authors: 李 坚 , 赵 红星 , 白 立波
Published: January 2021

简述免棱镜测量技术的原理及特点，并针对免棱镜测量技术的优、缺点，总结出一套适合山区水库坝线断面测量的作业办法，使坝线断面外业测量过程简单、准确而高效。通过合适的技术手段，使内业数据后续处理过程变得简单，提高了内外业的工作效率。
绿色地质勘查综合技术的运用分析
Authors: 陆 文海
Published: January 2021

在中国地质研究工作中，绿色地质勘查综合技术起着十分重要的作用，论文主要就绿色地质勘查综合技术方面进行深入的探讨和分析，对其中所出现的问题进行深层次的研究和讨论，并提出相应的解决措施和相关方案，希望给相关人员以一定的理论依据和参考价值。
O perfil e o papel do orientador educacional na gestão escolar da Rede Municipal de Santa Maria, RS
Authors: Wouters Janete Alassia Drebes , Santos Eliane Aparecida Galvão dos
Published: January 2021

Este trabalho resulta da pesquisa de dissertação de Mestrado em Ensino de Humanidades e Linguagens da Universidade Franciscana, RS. O objetivo é discutir o perfil e o papel do orientador educacional na Rede Municipal de Ensino de Santa Maria, RS, tendo como problemática saber em que medida o perfil do orientador educacional e seu papel na equipe gestora contribui para a qualificação do trabalho da gestão. A metodologia é qualitativa do tipo estudo de caso. Realizou-se coleta de dados com dezoito orientadores educacionais. Como instrumentos utilizou-se questionário com todos os sujeitos de pesquisa e entrevista semiestruturada com nove. Os dados foram avaliados com a análise de conteúdo de Bardin (2016). Os resultados expressaram que o perfil dos orientadores educacionais da Rede Municipal de Santa Maria/RS está consubstanciado com as fragilidades das políticas municipais, pois se caracteriza por um cargo em extinção. Quanto ao papel deles na equipe gestora, os orientadores educacionais salientam que o desempenham de forma articulada com os demais integrantes do grupo, mesmo que se sintam pouco valorizados pelas políticas municipais educacionais.
Fluência e compreensão textual: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Hickmann Girlane Moura , Braz Elaine Doroteia Hellwig , Guimarães Sandra Regina Kirchner
Published: January 2021

A leitura fluente (leitura com precisão, velocidade e prosódia) é uma das habilidades que influenciam a compreensão de textos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar, por meio de uma revisão sistemática, evidências empíricas das relações entre os componentes da fluência e a compreensão da leitura e os métodos utilizados nesses estudos. O método do presente artigo consistiu num levantamento e análise de trabalhos publicados e disponíveis integralmente nas bases eletrônicas ERIC, CAPES e Busca Integrada UFPR – Acervo SIBI. Dos 989 trabalhos, que retornaram da busca eletrônica, 64 artigos foram analisados, dos quais 12 são em português e 52 em inglês. Os estudos analisados mostram a existência de uma relação positiva entre fluência e compreensão de textos, sendo poucos os que estudaram diretamente a leitura com prosódia.
O uso didático de tecnologias no Instituto Federal do Maranhão
Authors: Gonçalves Elisangela Moraes , Almeida Gil Derlan Silva , Silveira Thiago Coelho
Published: January 2021

O objetivo geral da pesquisa consistiu em perceber a importância do uso das tecnologias digitais como recursos didáticos a partir da experiência com a produção de vídeos educativos pelos alunos dos cursos de Licenciatura do Instituto Federal do Maranhão, campus São Luís – Monte Castelo. A metodologia considerou a pesquisa aplicada, objetivo exploratório, com pesquisa bibliográfica e de campo, abordagem qualitativa dos dados resultante da participação de 60 (sessenta) discentes dos cursos referidos na produção de vídeos educativos e suas impressões apresentadas em questionário semiaberto. Concluiu-se que a maioria dos alunos nunca havia participado de atividades utilizando tecnologias digitais, na totalidade acreditam que a atividade contribuirá para o seu desempenho didático-pedagógico e pretendem utilizá-la como docentes, pois é uma prática que enriquece o conhecimento do aluno, sendo as mídias digitais importantes instrumentos de apoio à docência. A atividade apresentou mais pontos positivos do que negativos, como maior interação com essas mídias.
A história da escola estadual Jonas Belarmino da Silva no distrito Culturama: apontamentos históricos (1988-1998)
Authors: Irala Clóvis , Furtado Alessandra Cristina , Leduino Rosimeire Benites de Oliveira
Published: January 2021

O presente artigo apresenta os resultados de uma investigação realizada sobre a história da Escola Estadual Jonas Belarmino da Silva, localizada em Culturama, Distrito de Fátima do Sul, Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, no período de 1988 a 1998. Para tanto, buscou-se reconstruir a história desta escola pública, por meio da análise do movimento de sua criação e instalação no Distrito de Culturama com ênfase em sua Proposta Curricular. Está pautada em documentos legais, tais como: LDB 4.024/61 e suas reformas - Lei 5.692/71 e a nova LDB 9.394/96. A pesquisa bibliográfica constituiu-se de leituras ligadas à História, à História da Educação, e Historiografia da educação Brasileira. As fontes documentais escritas foram coletadas nos documentos arquivados da Escola. A opção pela referida escola se deu enquanto estagiária do Programa Vale Universidade e por não haver registros sobre a história da instituição.