bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Microbial Biotechnology Based Modified Yeast
Authors: AD Suleimanova
Published: November 2020

The production of heterologous proteins, lipids and chemicals based on modified yeast is a rapidly developing area of microbial biotechnology. Methods of metabolic engineering and new technologies for editing genomes are used to create a fundamentally new high-performance industrially significant yeast strains with new properties.
Impact Assessment of Gas Flaring on Soil Bacterial Community Structure and Physicochemical Property in Nigeria
Authors: SA Wemedo
Published: November 2020

Gas flaring is the wasteful emission of hydrocarbon gases into the atmosphere; it is routinely used to dispose flammable gas that either is assumed unusable or uneconomical to recover. The burning of the wasteful gas has been shown to have significant environmental consequences. Therefore, this study was designed to determine the impact of gas flaring on soil bacterial spectrum and its physicochemical property. Soil microbiological quality was investigated using culture techniques while physicochemical property of the soil was analyzed using standard analytical procedures. Results obtained showed that pH and Av. phosphorus decreased from 5.80 and 8.86mg/kg in control soil to 5.40 and 6.50mg/kg in flared soil respectively. Electrical conductivity and total organic carbon increased from 100μS/cm and 0.20% in control soil to 160μS/cm and 0.63% in flared soil respectively. Total nitrogen slightly increased from 0.01% in control soil to 0.02% in flared soil. Soil textural class was sandy-clay-loam for both control and flared soils. Mean counts of bacteria increased from 4x10 3 cfu/g in SD50m to 2.0x10 4 cfu/g in SD100m, 3.1x10 4 cfu/g in SD200m, 4.5x10 4 in SD300m to 4.8x10 5 cfu/g in control soil. All the bacterial species were isolated from control and SD300m soils except Acinetobacter and Microbacteriun species which did not occur in SD300m soil. Six (6) organisms: Bacillus, Corynebacterium , Pseudomonas , Paenibacillus, Pusillimonas and Salinicoccus species were isolated from SD50m soil. The number of bacterial genera isolated increased to eleven (11) in SD100m soil with Cronobacter , Enterobacter , Escherichia coli , Kluyvera , and Microbacterium species added to those of SD50m soil. Fifteen (15) organisms occurred in SD200m soil as Acinetobacter , Arthrobacter , Brevibacterium , Klebsiella , Rathayibacter and Staphylococcus species were added. This study revealed that gas flaring decreased bacterial population in soil in close proximity to the flare point; the effect being reduced as the sampling distance from the flare point increased. Some physicochemical parameters decreased in flared soils and others increased when compared with control soils. Gas flaring selectively inhibited soil bacteria with more species occurring in soils farther away from the flare and soil closest to the flare point having less numbers of bacteria. In conclusion, gas flaring had negative impact on soil bacteria and varied effect on physicochemical properties of the soil; in this way soil fertility could have been hampered. Oil and gas companies as well as government agency need to adopt measures that would curb unnecessary gas flaring in Nigeria by putting the flared gas into economic use.
The Demonstration of Linguistic, Cognitive and Socio-cultural Dimensions of Academic Literacy in Nursing Students’ Written Texts
Authors: Nurakhir Asih , Yuliasri Issy , Linggar Bharati Dwi Anggani
Published: November 2020

This study aimed to evaluate the demonstration of linguistic, cognitive, and socio-cultural dimensions of academic literacy in the written texts produced by the students of the nursing program. A descriptive qualitative research design was used to meet the purpose of the study. Data were collected from the students’ written texts, which served as the students’ responses to an English quiz. Fifteen out of fifty-two students’ written texts were randomly selected for the analysis. A modified scale table from the existing literature was used as a guideline during the analysis. This scale describes an assessment of the three dimensions of literacy: linguistic, cognitive, and socio-cultural. The results of the analysis showed that, in general, the students had a fair level of linguistic, cognitive, and socio-cultural dimensions of literacy. They could partially use layouts, punctuations, capitalizations, verb conjugations, and agreement as well as spelling. They also seemed to be familiar with some types of texts and generic structures, as well as linguistic features. However, there was evidence that students provided a less complete response and sometimes irrelevant information as well as an inconsistent interpretation of the subject of the text. This study indicates a high need for nursing students to improve their ability in academic literacy in English. As academic literacy is not a natural phenomenon, instead a learned ability, it should be developed and fostered in the educational institutions.
E-Schools Development In Filial Schools As A Solution To Improve Teaching And Learning Activities And The Effectiveness Of School Administration
Authors: Febrianty Febrianty , Hadiwijaya Hendra , Octafian D. Tri
Published: November 2020

Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak (LPKA) Class I Palembang is a pilot LPKA throughout Indonesia that has successfully implemented distance learning / filial schools with the same standards as the main schools (technical learning management schools) in collaboration with the Palembang City Education Office, Palembang City Government and Provincial Government of South Sumatra. LPKA Class I Palembang organizes formal education (filial schools) starting from elementary, middle, and high school levels. The purpose of this study is to build an e-school system as an alternative in overcoming problems in the teaching and learning process and academic administration of schools. The system development method used in this study is the Rapid Application Development (RAD) method, with the following stages: Requirements Planning, RAD Workshop Design, and Implementation. The results of this study are children's e-school systems so that it becomes a solution for LPKA Class I Palembang in implementing learning and improving the quality of children's learning.
Study Technology: The Suitable Tenacity to Learning Snags
Authors: Onojah Amos Ochayi , Onojah Adenike Aderogba , Olumorin Charles Olubode , Abimbola Isaac Olakanmi
Published: November 2020

Study technology is a student-centered learning technique that helps the learner to study successfully by providing solutions to all barricades come upon in the progression of studying. This study designed a model on study technology with the barriers that hinder students from studying effectively, the psychological reactions as well as the solutions to the barriers. The study is a position paper which directs the author to review some materials. The findings established that the major barriers to successful study are absence of mass, misunderstood words, obscurity and skipping gradient. In addition, the proffered solutions to the barriers include use of learning materials, use of dictionary, applying mnemonics and adopting a systematic learning style. The study concluded that with study technology, 100% performance is achievable. It was however recommended that students at all levels should assist themselves by adopting the study technology principles.
The Effectiveness of Vocational High School Student Practicum Skills in Mixture Separation Materials on Problem-Solving Ability
Authors: Heliawati Leny , Afakillah I.Ibnu , Pursitasari I. Dwi
Published: November 2020

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of chemistry practicum skills on students’ problem-solving abilities. The method used is descriptive research with a survey approach. The sample was determined using a simple random sampling probability technique, which included chemistry teachers from three different schools and 107 students from three schools. Indicators of practicum skills to problem-solving abilities ie students complete learning. Survey data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive techniques. The results showed that 74 people (69%) were in the good category and 33 people (39%) were in the very good category, and there were no students in the average, poor, and failed categories. So, it can be concluded that students' practicum skills on the separation of mixture material are effective in problem-solving skills.
The Positive Impact Of Virtual Class-Based On Calculus II Teaching Materials In Improving The Conceptual Understanding Of Informatics Engineering Students
Authors: Anggraini Tesi , Rahayu Wardani , Makmuri Makmuri
Published: November 2020

This research aims to analyze the validity of Calculus II teaching materials based on virtual classes; the effectiveness of teaching materials that have been designed towards improving students’ understanding of mathematical concepts. The method used in this research is ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation). The research subjects were students of Informatics Engineering UNINDRA 4th semester who took Calculus II courses consisting 2 (two) classes, namely the experimental class consisting of 14 students and 15 students of the control class. Instruments and data collection techniques used in the form of observation, tests, and questionnaires. Data analysis used independent sample test and normalized gain score. The result showed that Calculus II teaching materials were based on virtual class was valid and effective to improve students’ understanding of concepts so it can be concluded that the teaching materials for Calculus II based on virtual classes are valid and suitable for use in learning and are effective and practical to improve student’s conceptual understanding.
The Exploration of Skilled and Less-Skilled EFL Graduate Students' on L1 and L2 Writing Strategies
Authors: Arifin Syaadiah
Published: November 2020

This study aims to analyze the similarities, differences, and transferability of students' writing strategies in L1 (Indonesian) and L2 (English). Data were obtained from four participants majoring in English Education, two males and two females, which were categorized into skilled and less-skilled writers. The data were collected for four months using various methods, namely think-aloud protocols (TAPs), retrospective and semi-structured interviews, observations, and written drafts. The result showed that students employed similar personal strategies while writing in Indonesian (L1) and English (L2). This means that they transferred L1 strategies to L2 with some variances and similarities. The skilled writers viewed writing as a cyclical process of planning, writing, reading/rereading, rehearsing, and revising their texts. Meanwhile, less-skilled writers tended to employ linear and less recursive strategies. Furthermore, subsequent studies need to be conducted using these research findings and suggestions.
ANÁLISE CONCEITUAL DA EXPRESSÃO “SOCIOEMOCIONAL” EM ARTIGOS DE PSICOLOGIA
Authors: Cardoso Ariela Santana , Castro Thiago Gomes De
Published: November 2020

O uso da expressão ‘socioemocional’ tem se tornado cada vez mais frequente na literatura de Psicologia. Todavia, seu significado e demarcações operacionais para avaliação em pesquisas muitas vezes não convergem para uma compreensão homogênea. Considerando a relevância atual do tema para a pesquisa psicológica, o presente estudo buscou analisar o conceito a partir de seus contextos de aplicação e operacionalização. Foi conduzida uma busca de artigos publicados em periódicos de Psicologia entre 2005 e 2015 consultando as bases Web of Science, PsycInfo, Scielo e PePSIC. Para a busca foram utilizados os termos “socioemocional” e “psicologia” nas línguas inglesa e portuguesa. A análise conceitual conectiva buscou verificar os contextos de enunciação, os termos conectivos, e o grau de explicitude operacional relativos aos usos da expressão socioemocional. A busca retornou 198 artigos que, após filtragem, considerando apenas estudos empíricos não repetidos, reteve 74 artigos para a análise conceitual. Os resultados evidenciaram uma prevalência de textos publicados nas áreas de educação e psicologia do desenvolvimento. Ao todo, 26 termos conectivos foram registrados na vinculação com a expressão socioemocional. Prevaleceram os estudos em que a expressão socioemocional não apresentou definição explícita em sua enunciação. Conclui-se que, embora o uso da expressão socioemocional seja crescente na literatura de Psicologia, sua circulação e operacionalização heterogêneas demonstram a estrutura probabilística do conceito, referindo uma base teórica pouco clara na explicitação dos construtos e uma forte ênfase nas técnicas de avaliação para a definição do uso da expressão socioemocional.
PARADOXICAL CONCEPTS, QUINE’S CONSTRUCTIVISM, AND OBSERVATION SENTENCES
Authors: Суровцев Валерий Александрович , Гончаренко Марк Васильевич
Published: November 2020

Рассматривается подход У. Куайна к проблеме парадоксальных понятий в контексте их отношения к реальности. Проанализирован тезис У. Куайна о том, что парадоксы должны разрешаться именно в рамках той области теоретического знания, где они были сформулированы. Доказывается, что парадоксальность понятий, фигурирующих в различных теориях, должна связываться не с реальностью, а с особенностью словарей этих теорий. Выдвинута гипотеза, что предложения наблюдения, будучи посредниками между языком и реальностью, в ретроспективном анализе оказываются исходными пунктами появления парадоксальных понятий.

The article examines Willard Van Orman Quine’s approach to the problem of paradoxical concepts in the context of their relationship with reality. Quine’s thesis, according to which it is necessary to resolve paradoxes where they appeared and not to extend them to reality, is analyzed. It has been suggested that observation sentences, being intermediaries between language and reality, in retrospective analysis, always turn out to be the primary points in the development of theories due to the constant incompleteness of empirical concepts. The working hypothesis of the study is as follows: the possibility of a particular theory, as a specific variant of the organization of empirical concepts, is determined by observation sentences arising from the schematization of reality and often producing paradoxes.
“Nutritional Habits and Factors Affecting Food Consumption Patterns among Urban Dwellings in Cairo - Egypt”
Authors: Nashaat Nahla Ali Maher , Shalaby Silvia Farouk
Published: November 2020

Socioeconomic status (SES) is a major determinant of health in high-income countries(HICs) and low and middle-income countries(LMICs)[1-4]. Contrary to HICs, only a few studies have documented the social patterning of diet in LMICs.[1-5] The current study was conducted aiming to investigate the nutritional habits of urban households and the effect of the increase in food prices on consumption patterns; in addition to their response and coping methods. Methodology: Cross – sectional community based descriptive study was used. Demographic data were described. A simple random sample of 400 adults, 264 males & 136 females aged between (20-50 years old) living in Cairo; were included through a period of 4 months. Results: Food consumption between the years 2015& 2017 within all food items (P<0.0001) showed statistically significant difference. The parents’ education and occupation had a significantly positive effect on the dietary habits of their families. Conclusion: There is a trend in recent time of world food price increase and changing of consumption pattern especially in emerging developing economies. Therefore, this study recommends applying food price policies to reduce the effects of food price fluctuation. In addition to raising awareness about healthy nutritional habits.
The Effect of Holy Quran Recitation on Clinical Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation
Authors: Elcokany Nermine M. , Abd El Wareth Mona Saad
Published: November 2020

Background: Mechanically ventilated patients experience many stressors related to their physiological conditions, treatments, and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) environment itself. As patients are recovered from the respiratory problems, they can be weaned from mechanical ventilation (MV). Weaning represents a major challenge in critically ill patients' management. Weaning from MV imposes more stress on the patients as it leads to feeling of helplessness. Excessive and inappropriate use of sedatives can result in cardiovascular instability, prolongation of MV and ventilator associated pneumonia. Critical care nurses have an important role in alleviating stress manifestations and helping patients’ holistic healing. Non-pharmacological approach is recommended to be used prior to or in conjunction with sedatives use. Listening to Holy Quran Recitation (HQR) is a kind of spiritual support for Muslim patients. Spiritual care has been recommended as it can affect patient’s comfort. Accordingly, spiritual support strategies including HQR have been recently proposed to achieve better outcomes of critically ill patients which is the aim of the current study. Methods: A quasi experimental research design was used in this study. Physiological and psychological parameters were measured before and after HQR in the study group. Results: All differences between physiological and psychological parameters of the study group before and after HQR were statistically significant (P= 0.00). All differences between initial and the final measurement values of physiological and psychological parameters of the control group were statistically not significant. The mean values of heart rate, respiratory rate, mean arterial blood pressure, and shortness of breath of the study group after HQR were lower than that in the control group. Conclusion: HQR is an effective non-pharmacological strategy to improve vital signs, SpO2, shortness of breath and anxiety level for mechanically ventilated Muslim patients undergoing weaning. In addition, it can increase spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) duration for patients undergoing weaning from MV.
The Data of Nations
Authors: Cleave Peter
Published: November 2020

’This is a long term play. The idea is that in the future there is no human interaction. There is just a machine that knows you and what you’re asking and what you like.’

Marc Lore cited by Dumaine p 191

Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said:

‘We must ensure that dual role platforms with market power, such as Amazon, do not distort competition.  Data on the activity of third party sellers should not be used to the benefit of Amazon when it acts as a competitor to these sellers. The conditions of competition on the Amazon platform must also be fair.  Its rules should not artificially favour Amazon's own retail offers or advantage the offers of retailers using Amazon's logistics and delivery services. With e-commerce booming, and Amazon being the leading e-commerce platform, a fair and undistorted access to consumers online is important for all sellers.’

Press Release European Commission 10 November 2020
Design of Healthy Youth Edition Teens Based Game
Authors: Utami Enggar Dwi , Prasetya Hendra , Nugroho Erdhi Widyarto
Published: November 2020

In Indonesia, there are many promiscuity cases such as brawl, drug dealers and free sex among students. Therefore, the importance of having the social skills to dare to take a firm stance, to reject the negative offer of the environment needs to be owned by a teenager. In addition to the importance of self-awareness, to keep teenagers in Indonesia is not easy to fall into a healthy association it is also necessary to help socialize and provide education about healthy association for today's teenagers. Through the design of the game Teen Society, adolescents aged 11-24 years provided education about healthy association through mobile games.
Designing Android Based Game to Educate The Central Java Traditional Music Instrument for Children
Authors: Aruna Helarius Panji , Widiantoro Albertus Dwiyoga , Harnadi Bernardinus
Published: November 2020

This research was held to design create games that can provide children with knowledge of traditional musical instruments in Central Java.The initial design of the game is done by collecting data by interviewing the speakers. The game was created using Construct 2. This game has 5 different gameplay and when completing each stage you will get 3 traditional musical instruments except stage 5. Players can get information about traditional musical instruments and the sounds they produce. The game was tested on 41 respondents and the results of the game had a positive impact on players and provided new knowledge about traditional musical instruments.
Trends in the impact of University development on the financial and economic situation of the region
Authors: Mityuchenko L. S. , Fialko D. A.
Published: November 2020

In the modern world, the problem of the influence of higher education institutions on the economic development of regions is relevant. This article presents the main trends in the influence of universities on the development of the region as a whole. The article deals with the current problems of Universities « influence on financial and economic development at the regional level. The article presents the main functions and tasks of universities, ways to implement the activities of each University aimed at developing the financial, economic, and innovation system of the region under study. The key measures that will contribute to the effective development of the financial and economic potential of the region are identified.
The tourism industry and its role in sustainable, inclusive development
Authors: Yurieva T. V.
Published: November 2020

The strategy for the development of the tourism industry is considered, focused both on overcoming the crisis situation that has arisen as a result of the pandemic and on achieving the goals of sustainable, inclusive development in the post–crisis period. The strategy includes such stages as crisis management, financial recovery and post–crisis development, implemented through special regulatory instruments based on the interaction of the state, private sector and society. Practical recommendations have been developed to improve the efficiency of this strategy in the modern Russian economy.
Risks of Web projects
Authors: Dorokhina E. Yu.
Published: November 2020

The paper presents shows the place and role of web projects in the system of projects related to the use of information technologies. The low efficiency of it projects and web projects, in particular, makes it necessary to develop new approaches to management. The most important specific risks of web projects and their sources are analyzed. The classification of web project risks is proposed.
Directions for transformation of financial products and services in the context of the pandemic
Authors: Kulikova E. I.
Published: November 2020

While investigating the external factors that influenced the development of the economy in 2020 and analyzing the negative consequences of the declared COVID–19 pandemic, the author also identifies positive changes in the innovation sphere of companies in terms of the development of new products, technologies and management mechanisms.
Interview with Fritjof Capra | Entrevista com Fritjof Capra
Authors: Conti Diego De Melo
Published: November 2020

Fritjof Capra, PhD., physicist and systems theorist, is a founding director of the Center for Ecoliteracy in Berkeley, California. He is a Fellow of Schumacher College (UK) and serves on the Council of Earth Charter International. Capra is the author of several international bestsellers, including “The Tao of Physics (1975), “The Web of Life” (1996), and “The Hidden Connections (2002). He is co-author, with Pier Luigi Luisi, of the multidisciplinary textbook, “The Systrems View of Life” (2014). Capra’s online course (www.capracourse.net) is based on his textbook.
Cidades resilientes: discussão sobre a criação de mecanismos para possíveis enfrentamentos às catástrofes urbanas
Authors: Silva Junior Bomfim Alves da , Silva Luciano Ferreira da
Published: November 2020

Os eventos externos que atingem as regiões urbanas merecem atenção especial no planejamento das cidades para torná-las mais resilientes. Ainda que um grande número de cidades tenha um plano de ação bem estruturado para atendimento de eventos adversos com múltiplas vítimas, nenhuma parece ter um mecanismo para resposta rápida e eficiente no enfrentamento das catástrofes (naturais ou não). Neste contexto, o objetivo deste artigo é propor ações para o enfrentamento de catástrofes urbanas na cidade de São Paulo. Para tanto, foi adotada nesta pesquisa a abordagem qualitativa para a construção de um estudo de caso. As fontes de evidências utilizadas foram informações em sites institucionais, relatórios e outros documentos oficiais. Os resultados apresentados sugerem um modelo de infraestrutura a ser criado em parques urbanos estrategicamente escolhidos na cidade para o atendimento às eventuais catástrofes. A proposta de um desses equipamentos urbanos hipoteticamente poderia estar localizada junto ao Parque do Ibirapuera, que poderia ser utilizado para a pesquisa e produção de outros equipamentos médicos, difusão de tecnologia da informação e para ações voltadas à saúde em seu nível primário. Nas situações emergenciais, entretanto, este equipamento seria passível a preparação rápida do local para transformação em ambiente pré-hospitalar e atendimento às vítimas de catástrofes.
Physical activity in heart failure under the new ESC guidelines
Authors: Brzozowski Arkadiusz , Chomiuk Tomasz , Wełnicki Marcin , Mamcarz Artur
Published: November 2020

Physical activity in the 21st century becomes an important remedy for the problems of civilization diseases affecting the societies of developed countries. Even people burdened with heart failure should use activity as part of treatment and prevention of complications, but in this group of patients special restrictions should apply to its use.
Odontogenic infections, periodontitis and prophylaxis of distant infections – indications for the antibiotic therapy
Authors: Krasuska-Sławińska Ewa
Published: November 2020

Dental prophylaxis and early diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases can significantly affect human health in a positive way and reduce the risk of many general diseases. the basis for treatment of odontogenic infections of generally healthy patients is a local treatment consisting of purulent focus drainage and removal of the causative tooth or its endodontic treatment. only if the immediate causal treatment is not possible, it is rec- ommended to consider giving the patient an antibiotic to reduce infection, and then start the causal therapy as soon as the local condition allows it. the i line antibiotic for non-sensitized individuals is amoxicillin, followed by amocycillin with clavulanic acid, clindamycin and ampicillin with sulbactam. Periodontal tissue treatment is also a primarily mechanical treatment. the use of antibiotics is limited only to few clinical conditions. to treat periodontitis, the i line antibiotics are also amoxicycline or amoxicillin with clavulanic acid. in dentistry, antibiotics are also used as a prevention of distant infections, where, according to recommenda- tions, the i line antibiotic in the absence of sensitization is amoxicycline or amoxicycline with clavulanic acid. in dentistry, similar as in case of other diseases, it is important to adhere to the principles of antibiotic therapy and to use antibiotics only in necessary situations.
Pediatrician’s dilemmas in the era of a pandemic
Authors: Sybilski Adam J.
Published: November 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic, announced in March 2020, forced health care workers, especially family doctors and pediatricians, to act in a special way and to increase their diagnostic vigilance. In the upcoming autumn and winter season, with an increased incidence of respiratory infections, including influenza, precise diagnosis and then effective therapy will be crucial. We can face many diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas. In the presented article, the author tries to present possible typical scenarios of respiratory diseases in children. Five cases of children were described: with common cold, flu, acute laryngitis, obstructive bronchitis, exacerbation of bronchial asthma. Additionally, a patient with COVID-19 was discussed, which in the current season may additionally complicate the correct procedure. The differential diagnosis of these diseases is presented, followed by the basic therapeutic directions, with particular emphasis on inhalation treatment.
Acute coronary syndrome in cancer patients. Part II: invasive and conservative treatment options, takotsubo syndrome problem
Authors: Piotrowski Grzegorz
Published: November 2020

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and oncological disease are more frequently observed in the general population as discussed in the part I of this article. Treatment of myocardial infarction in oncological patients becomes a real struggle for clinicians, especially that the data from clinical trials including cancer patients with ACS are very limited. The choice of treatment modality should consider many existing factors considering the type of ACS – non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction vs ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, patient’s condition, type of cancer and oncological treatment applied. Taking into consideration above mentioned factors, clinicians have to face three therapeutic options: invasive, conservative or combination of both in order to choose the best and most beneficial treatment. This article summarizes the current therapeutic approach to the management of ACS in cancer patients.
Arthroscopic tenotomy for treatment of biceps tendon luxation in two apprehension police dogs
Authors: von Pfeil Dirsko J. F. , Steinberg Ezra J. , Dycus David
Published: November 2020

CASE DESCRIPTION

A 7.5-year-old 37.8-kg (83.2-lb) sexually intact male German Shepherd Dog (dog 1) and a 2.6-year-old 28.2-kg (62.0-lb) sexually intact male Dutch Shepherd (dog 2), both apprehension police dogs, were admitted for evaluation of left and right thoracic limb lameness, respectively.

CLINICAL FINDINGS

In both dogs, signs of pain were elicited on palpation of the shoulder joint in the affected limb, and a distinct popping of the biceps brachii tendon (BT) was palpable on the craniomedial aspect of the affected joint on flexion and extension and was associated with moderate signs of pain. Biceps brachii tendon luxation (BTL) was diagnosed with dynamic musculoskeletal ultrasonography (both dogs) and MRI (dog 1).

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME

Arthroscopic BT release by tenotomy was performed in both dogs. Lameness appeared to have resolved by 8 weeks after surgery and had not recurred by the last follow-up communications at 36 and 9 months after surgery for dogs 1 and 2, respectively. Both dogs successfully returned to their level of work performed before their injury.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Our findings for the dogs of the present report suggested that arthroscopic BT release could be considered a viable treatment option for BTL in dogs, including police dogs or other high-performance athletic dogs. Although our findings provided encouraging results, further research, best conducted with a multicenter prospective randomized study, would be needed to establish the most reliable treatment of BTL in high-performance athletic or working dogs.
ANALISIS KINERJA KEUANGAN PT. BANK ACEH SYARIAH DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL SHARIA CONFORMITY AND PROFITABILITY (SCnP) DAN CAMEL
Authors: Jayusma Sri , Haridhi Musfiari
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this study was to analyze the financial performance of PT. Bank Aceh Syariah by using Sharia Conformity and Profitability ( SCnP ) and CAMEL models, and to see the difference in the level of financial performance of the both models. Type of this research is quantitative descriptive analysis. The object of this research is PT. Bank Aceh Syariah . The data used are monthly financial statement for 28 months obtained from the official website of the bank. The results of this study show that by using SCnP the performance of banks is spread into four different quadrant almost every month and in 2018 the bank was able to show an increase which is on average Upper Right Quadrant (URQ). As for using CAMEL model, it shows good performance at the ratio of CAR, RORA, BOPO and FDR. While at the ratio of NPM and ROA the bank has not been able to reach the established criteria.
THE POTTERY FROM GUA TOPOGARO, MOROWALI REGENCY, CENTRAL SULAWESI PROVINCE
Authors: Aisyah Arung Qalam  , Hasanuddin  , Akin Duli  , Rintaro Ono
Published: November 2020

Gua Topogaro merupakan salah satu situs dengan temuan berupa fragmen tembikar yang berada di wilayah Sulawesi Tengah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bentuk dan ragam hias pada tembikar Situs Gua Topogaro. Analisis bentuk meliputi profil dan ukuran. Sementara analisis ragam hias dilakukan dengan mengamati motif hias, teknik hias dan warna hias pada permukaan tembikar. Ditemukan empat jenis wadah tembikar yaitu periuk, kendi, tempayan dan mangkuk. Terdapat 57 motif hias yang dihasilkan dari beberapa teknik hias diantaranya teknik gores, tekan, cukil dan tempel. Penerapan warna hiasan putih ditemukan pada sebagian besar fragmen tembikar berhias. Dilihat dari bentuk dan ragam hiasnya menunjukkan bahwa, tembikar Situs Gua Topogaro mendapat pengaruh dari dua tradisi tembikar yaitu Tradisi Sa Huynh-Kalanay yang berkembang di Asia Tenggara Kepulauan dan Tradisi Lapita yang berkembang di Pasifik.
Gua Topogaro is one of the sites with pottery fragments findings in the Central Sulawesi. This study aims to determine the shape and variety of decoration on the pottery of Gua Topogaro. Shape analysis includes profile and size. While the analysis of the decoration variety is done by observing decorative motifs, decorative techniques and decorative colors on the surface of the pottery. There are four types of pottery that is pots, jugs, jars, and bowls. There are 57 decorative motifs produced from several decorative techniques including incised, impressed, excised and applied. The application of white decorative colors is found in most decorated pottery fragments. Based on the shape and variety of decoration, the pottery from Gua Topogaro is affected by two pottery tradition: the Sa Huynh-Kalanay Tradition that developed in Southeast Asia Archipelago and the Lapita Tradition that developed in Pacific.
Internationalisation of Labour Law: The Lesotho Experience
Authors: Mosito Kananelo
Published: November 2020

This article considers Lesotho’s labour laws in the light of the country’s obligations under international labour standards. It assesses the extent to which the international labour standards have had an impact on the development of labour law in Lesotho. It argues that Lesotho’s various Acts perpetuate the country’s non-compliance with International Labour Organization standards as significant aspects of the Acts still undermine workers’ rights. It contends that Lesotho still has a long way to go towards fulfilling the expectations of the International Labour Organization. After noting the various labour-law concepts in the international labour standards which have had an impact on Lesotho law and reviewing the sources of Lesotho’s obligations to respect the various workers’ rights, the article focuses on the workers’ rights to join trade union organisations, the promotion of free and voluntary collective bargaining and the right to strike. The article concludes that reforms are needed to internationalise Lesotho’s labour law further, in line with International Labour Organization requirements, so that workers’ rights are protected.
A Gender Perspective on Electoral Processes in Malawi: The Right of Malawian Women to Participate in the Political Process under the Maputo Protocol
Authors: Rudman Annika , Mkali Theodora
Published: November 2020

Against the background of recent political developments in Malawi, this article provides a gender perspective on Malawian women’s participation in political life. It focuses on the position of women as candidates for political office and explores what determines women’s positioning, the hurdles that exist in their path when entering the political domain and, correspondingly, the obligations that the state has to level the playing field to overcome such hurdles. As a point of departure, it is proposed that Malawi, which since the coming into force of the 1994 Constitution is democratically organised, cannot be deemed fully democratic and legitimate if women and men do not have an equal opportunity to serve their communities through parliamentary representation. Malawi has ratified the African Charter, the Maputo Protocol and the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance. Therefore, it is bound by a multitude of international provisions which promote and protect democracy and women’s rights to political participation. The objective of this article is to analyse how effective the Malawian government has been in implementing women’s political rights as guaranteed under regional human rights law. Using the method of positionality to unveil discrimination and disadvantage, the authors’ arguments presented in this article depart from the idea that internal change can be grounded on legal interventions which implement the legal obligations set out in the African Charter, the  Maputo Protocol and the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance.
Legal Perspectives on Ecosystem Services Protection for Water Security in South African Cities
Authors: Botes Maricélle , Steenkamp Rochine Melandri
Published: November 2020

In the last couple of years, South African cities have exhibited extreme water stresses, despite there being a strong regulatory system for the management of said resources. The pressure to meet human demand for freshwater resources, accompanied by a wide array of other challenges, has largely led to a deterioration of ecosystems. Given the ongoing and widespread loss of ecological services, water protection requires a substantial effort to reverse the current decline in both the state of the ecosystems and the services they provide to society, and the country’s shared sense of governance of these significant resources. Achieving water security and the sustainable management of water resources will, therefore, require overcoming strategic challenges related to protected areas, water infrastructure, economies, human settlements and water quality, sanitation and health, as well as the protection of ecological infrastructure. This article argues that ecosystem services protection can add value to the protection and management of water resources in attaining water security in South Africa, as ecosystem services and water security are inextricably linked. The article further determines how the legal framework in South Africa makes provision for water security and ecosystem services protection, to assess what role local government can and should take on. The authors conclude the discussion with some observations on ecosystem services protection for water security in policies and by-laws of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.
Biography of Stepan Yanishevskyi – «Dalekyi» : the truth on dramatic competitions
Authors: Антонюк Ярослав , Трофимович Володимир
Published: November 2020

Ця монографія є першим комплексним дослідженням драматичного життєпису діяча українського націоналістичного підпілля та повстанського руху Степана Янішевського, більш відомого як керівника опозиційного до Проводу ОУН на ПЗУЗ Крайового проводу «Одеса», що охоплював значну частину Волині та Західного Полісся. Написана на основі широкого кола невідомих читацькому загалу документів і матеріалів,виявлених,насамперед, у Галузевому державному архіві Служби безпеки України,а також інших центральних і обласних держархівах, вона, разом із тим, віддзеркалює героїчні і водночас драматичні,суперечливі та дражливі сторінки переважно післявоєнної історії українського національно-визвольного руху, в тому числі конфлікти серед керівництва ОУН та УПА на ПЗУЗ, «чистки», здійснювані Службою безпеки ОУН серед місцевого населення й учасників повстансько-підпільного руху, розкол останнього у 1946р., а також методи радянських спецслужб у протиборстві із ним у ході «війни після війни». Книга повертає із забуття та висвітлює унікальні задокументовані біографічні епізоди і вчинки численних учасників і симпатиків українського самостійницького руху, а також тих, хто боровся з ним, або пішов на співпрацю з його ворогами. Видання доповнене світлинами з ГДА СБУ, переважна частина яких публікується вперше. Для науковців, викладачів, студентів, молоді, усіх, хто цікавиться історією українського визвольного руху, життєписами борців за волю України.
Selected dynamic anthropometrics and body characteristics for posture corrector fit
Authors: Inga DABOLINA  , Fomina Jelizaveta , Lapkovska Eva , Silina Liene
Published: November 2020

Correct body posture is a balanced musculoskeletal body position; however, today many people face severe posture defects, and their body posture may be far from a normal, causing progressive musculoskeletal deformities and pain, as well as affecting the functionality and appearance of the body. Human daily habits, lack of physical activities and overall a sedentary lifestyle cause such phenomena. The research focuses on studies of human body measurements and body characteristics while wearing posture-corrective equipment for the assessment of the effectiveness of different posture correctors (abbreviated as PoC).
Four test-persons were selected and scanned using 3D anthropometrical scanner in relaxed stand position wearing five different posture correctors for a prolonged period of time in order to determine the effectiveness and functionality of each PoC. Four distance (linear) human body measurements were gained to quantify postural changes - scapula position depth, upper torso position, shoulder projection height and hip-waist depth. General feedbacks on each subject impression of wearing PoCs were also received.
Correction of posture could serve as a preventive or treatment for spine-related problems; though, commercially available correctors could negatively affect wearer’s health due to non-conformity of the design and/or used material. Therefore, PoC selection and wearing procedures should be solved with more personalized and customized approaches.
Current Trends in Orthodontics
Authors: Anindita Mallik  , Yagyeshwar Malhotra  , Amita Badhan  , Parul Uppal Malhotra  , Deepali Rasila
Published: November 2020

The scope for orthodontics increases as recent innovative ideas becomes successfully demonstrated and applied. The emphasis nowadays in on the holistic correction of the face rather than the dentition. In the field of orthodontics new innovations have not only increased the efficiency of an orthodontist to produce better results but at the same time, reduced the treatment duration, thus positively influencing the patient compliance. So it seems a win-win state for both the orthodontist and the patient. New solutions for the old problems have resulted in advancements in orthodontic materials and their cascading effect on appliance design and treatment strategies. This article briefly embraces us about the recent trends being followed by an orthodontist to achieve better results in shorter duration.
METHODS OF OIL SATURATION MODELING AND THEIR APPLICATION IN IRAP RMS
Authors: Тихомирова Елизавета Алексеевна
Published: November 2020

Одним из важнейших свойств залежи является нефтенасыщенность. При моделировании распределение нефтенасыщенности является одним из основных параметров для подсчета запасов и дальнейшего гидродинамического моделирования. В статье рассмотрены варианты построения куба нефтенасыщенности с учетом априорной информации в виде данных результатов интерпретации геофизических исследований скважины, капилляриметрических испытаний и 3Д-трендов, а также алгоритмы реализации описанных методов в программной среде IRAP RMS. Построены геологические модели по описанным методам.

Proper distribution of oil content is one of the main parameters for reserves assessment and further flow simulation. The paper reveals the variety of approaches to oil saturation cube building based on well log interpretation data, capillarimetry and 3D-trends and also the algorithms of the realization of these methods in reservoir modeling software IRAP RMS. Geological models are built using the described approaches.
REACTIONS OF HYDROXIBENZOIC ACIDS WITH 2-AMIDINOPROPAN-2-PEROXYL IN ACID MEDIA
Authors: Белый Александр Владимирович , Белая Наталья Ивановна , Дорошкевич Виктор Сергеевич
Published: November 2020

Методом хемилюминесценции определена реакционная способность гидроксибензойных кислот при взаимодействии с 2-амидинопропан-2-пероксильными радикалами, генерированными при термическом распаде азоинициатора 2,2ʹ-азобис(2-амидинопропан) дигидрохлорида в фосфатном буфере при рН=2. Установлена зависимость между антирадикальной активностью и молекулярными дескрипторами кислот, связанными с механизмом их антирадикального действия, в виде полуэмпирического линейного однофакторного уравнения. Полученная связь «дескриптор-активность» может быть основой для прогнозирования антирадикальных свойств фенолокислот и подобных им структур в водных средах.

The reactivity of hydroxybenzoic acids in the reaction with 2-amidinopropane-2-peroxyl radicals generated by thermal decomposition of azoinitiator 2,2ʹ-azobis(2-amidinopropane)dihydrochloride in phosphate buffer at pH=2 was determined using chemiluminescence method. The relationship between the molecular acid descriptors, associated with the mechanism of their antiradical action, and antiradical activity in the form of a semi-empirical linear one-factor equation was established. The obtained «descriptor-activity» relationship can be used as a basis for predicting the antiradical properties of phenolic acids and similar structures in aqueous media.
SLOPE STABILITY ASSESSMENT USING MODIFIED D-SLOPE METHOD OF WESTERN PART OF SANDAKAN, SABAH
Authors: Soehady Erfen Hennie Fitria Wulandary , Mohd Rosli Amirul Adlie bin
Published: November 2020

Slope stability assessment using modified D-Slope method is been conducted on five (5) rock slopes from Sandakan, Sabah. D-slope method comprises of G-Rating determination and Potential Instability. G-Rating includes 17 parameters of field observation and laboratory analysis to assess the slope condition. Kinematic analysis is used for Potential Instability analysis to determine the type of failures for each slope. This later is to determine the level of slope’s risk: No Risk, Low Risk, Moderate Risk or High Risk. Based on the results of G-Rating, only slope C1 and C2 have value more than 0.4 while other slopes have less than 0.4 which indicates stable slopes. Based on kinematic analysis, slope C1 and C3 experienced wedge failures, slope C4 with toppling failure, slope C5 with wedge/planar failures and no failure shown for slope C2. D-slope analysis indicates that slope C1 is considered as Low Risk with mitigation suggestions of stream system inspection and vegetation on exposed area of the slopes, while other slopes (C2, C3, C4 and C5) have no suggestion for mitigation as been assessed as No Risk.