bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prévalence du trouble du spectre de l’alcoolisation fœtale (TSAF) chez les enfants et les adolescents : résultats de l’Enquête canadienne sur la santé des enfants et des jeunes de 2019
Authors: Palmeter Sarah , Probert Adam , Lagacé Claudia
Published: September 2021

Introduction

L’absence d’estimations de la prévalence nationale du trouble du spectre de l’alcoolisation fœtale (TSAF) constitue une lacune importante dans les connaissances.

Méthodologie

La prévalence du TSAF, déterminée à l’aide des données de l’Enquête canadienne sur la santé des enfants et des jeunes de 2019, a été analysée en fonction de l’âge, du sexe et de l’identité (autochtone ou non autochtone). L’âge médian au moment du diagnostic et les problèmes de santé concomitants de longue durée ont aussi été examinés.

Résultats

La prévalence du TSAF chez les enfants et les adolescents canadiens vivant en ménage privé était de 1 pour 1 000 (0,1 %). Cette prévalence était considérablement plus élevée chez ceux s’étant identifiés comme Autochtones et vivant hors réserve (1,2 %).

Conclusion

Ces observations corroborent les résultats des études sur la prévalence du TSAF ayant utilisé des méthodes de surveillance passive. Elles constituent un point de départ vers une meilleure compréhension de la prévalence et du fardeau du TSAF au Canada.
Implementation of the main postulates of the closed-cycle economy in the construction industry
Authors: Cherkina Vera , Nayanov Evgeny Aleksandrovich , Polyakova Alexandra G. , Kovaleva Kseniya Alexandrovna , Sorgutov Ilya Valerievich
Published: September 2021

The article considers the features of the implementation of the main postulates of the closed-cycle economy in the construction industry. It is known that the construction industry is responsible for a significant impact on the environment due to the consumption of resources and energy, as well as the formation of waste. The Circular Economy (CE) can significantly increase the sustainability of this sector. Accordingly, it is necessary to conduct a quantitative scientific analysis of the evolution of the use of CE in the construction sector in order to identify new trends and highlight the development of this research topic. It was revealed that researchers have been paying close attention to" sustainability"," energy efficiency"," life cycle assessment"," renewable energy "and" recycling " in the last five years. In addition, it was determined that the development and use of alternative building materials, the development of closed-loop business models, smart cities, Industry 4.0 and their relations with CE are relevant areas of research that can be considered as potential topics for future research.
Prediction of Levelized Cost of Electricity for Solar Photovoltaic Systems by Using Neural Networks
Authors:   JSC «United Energy Company», Filippchenkova Natalya S.
Published: September 2021

Elaboration of a new approach to the development of models for predicting the economic indicators of solar photovoltaic systems by using artificial neural network algorithms is becoming of special importance. As is known, the relationships between economic indicators are often difficult to identify. Nonlinear autoregressive models can provide more reliable results than those obtained from predictive linear models based on vector autoregression. The article presents the results from the development of a mathematical model for predicting the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for solar photovoltaic systems based on a nonlinear autoregressive neural network with exogenous inputs (NARX). A two-layer NARX network with hidden sigmoid neurons and linear output neurons has been developed. The input layer is made up of the following variables: the amount of power consumed from solar photovoltaic systems around the world; the total worldwide energy consumption; domestic consumption of energy, gas, coal, and lignite; the shares of renewable energy, wind and solar energy in electricity generation; carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion; the price of Brent oil in US dollars, and the average price for natural gas. The output layer determines the LCOE values for solar photovoltaic systems. The developed NARX network was trained on the basis of retrospective data for 2005-2010 using the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm. The correlation coefficient value achieved in the course of training made 0.99904, and the mean square error value was in the range from 0.00042 to 0.0029
Electrical Characteristics of the High-frequency Induction Coil for Low Pressure Discharge in Ferrite-free Closed-loop Tubes
Authors:   NRU MPEI, Lovlya Ekaterina V. , Popov Oleg A. ,   NRU MPEI, Oshurkov Ilya A. ,   NRU MPEI
Published: September 2021

The effect the high-frequency field frequency and lamp design parameters have on the performance characteristics of the inductor of a ferrite-free inductively-coupled closed-loop tube is studied within the framework of a transformer model. The discharge was excided in tubes with diameters equal to 16, 25 and 38 mm in a mixture of mercury vapour (~ 0.01 mm Hg) and argon (0.6 mm Hg) at driving frequencies equal to 1.7, 3.4 and 8.5 MHz and plasma power equal to 25–200 W by means of an induction coil containing 1, 2 and 3 turns, and placed over the closed-loop tube inner perimeter. It has been found that the dependences of inductor high-frequency current and voltage, and power loss in the coil wire on the discharge plasma power have a minimum, which shifts toward lower power levels with increasing the driving frequency and discharge tube diameter. The minimal values of coil current, voltage, and power losses decrease with increasing the driving frequency, tube diameter and number of coil turns. The prediction results are in satisfactory qualitative agreement with the experimental data; the mismatches are supposedly due to the assumptions adopted in the model, according to which the skin effect and electric field spatial inhomogeneity were not taken into account.
Sobre los estudios bibliométricos en turismo
Authors:   Instituto de Investigación de la Escuela Profesional de Turismo y Hotelería, Universidad de San Martín de Porres, Perú, Alberca Sialer Fabrizio Augusto
Published: September 2021

El turismo es una disciplina en proceso y en crecimiento que se relaciona con el quehacer en diversos ámbitos: económico, empresarial, ambiental, antropológico, psicológico, geográfico y otros. En este trabajo, se revisan investigaciones, autores y sus ideas, definiciones, reflexiones y títulos de estudios bibliométricos (EB), sobre turismo y sus subsectores para evaluar el avance y proyección del turismo. El objetivo es dar a conocer los EB y promover su desarrollo; por ello, se recoge y presenta abundante bibliografía que el lector puede revisar. Se concluye que los EB son una necesidad y oportunidad para el turismo, por lo que deben ser desarrollados con mayor asiduidad, en los niveles de pregrado y posgrado, por investigadores experimentados, considerando la rigurosidad en el proceso y limitaciones en el análisis. Se sugiere examinar los resultados para identificar tendencias y vacíos con implicancias prácticas, teóricas y conceptuales.
Aportes teóricos a la violencia intrafamiliar
Authors:   Escuela Profesional de Psicología, Universidad de San Martín de Porres, Perú, Flores Flores Juan José
Published: September 2021

La presente investigación se enfoca en la violencia al interior de los sistemas familiares. Se plantea como objetivo analizar esta problemática y señalar la importancia de su estudio debido al número elevado de afectados, y por las repercusiones negativas que tiene en la salud física y emocional de las personas, así como en la estructura y dinámica de las familias. Se hace una breve revisión sobre la violencia intrafamiliar en el Perú y otros países presentando cifras que justifican la necesidad de su inmediata atención, incluso en plena crisis sanitaria, por las circunstancias críticas que conlleva el aislamiento en hogares donde impera la violencia. Asimismo, se revisan conceptos y se propone el enfoque ecosistémico de Belsky como estrategia metodológica en la planificación del trabajo de campo.
A Soft Interval Based Decision Making Method and Its Computer Application
Authors: Yaylalı Gözde , Polat Nazan Çakmak , Tanay Bekir
Published: September 2021

In today’s society, decision making is becoming more important and complicated with increasing and complex data. Decision making by using soft set theory, herein, we firstly report the comparison of soft intervals (SI) as the generalization of interval soft sets (ISS). The results showed that SIs are more effective and more general than the ISSs, for solving decision making problems due to allowing the ranking of parameters. Tabular form of SIs were used to construct a mathematical algorithm to make a decision for problems that involves uncertainties. Since these kinds of problems have huge data, constructing new and effective methods solving these problems and transforming them into the machine learning methods is very important. An important advance of our presented method is being a more general method than the Decision-Making methods based on special situations of soft set theory. The presented method in this study can be used for all of them, while the others can only work in special cases. The structures obtained from the results of soft intervals were subjected to test with examples. The designed algorithm was written in recently used functional programing language C# and applied to the problems that have been published in earlier studies. This is a pioneering study, where this type of mathematical algorithm was converted into a code and applied successfully.
Some Generalized Estimating Equations Models Based on Causality Tests for Investigation of The Economic Growth of The Country Groups
Authors: Yonar Harun , İyit Neslihan
Published: September 2021

In this study, investigation of the economic growth of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries and the countries in different income groups in the World Data Bank is conducted by using causality analyses and Generalized Estimating Equations (GEEs) which is an extension of Generalized Linear Models (GLMs). Eight different macro-economic, energy and environmental variables such as the gross domestic product (GDP) (current US$), CO2emission (metric tons per capita), electric power consumption (kWh per capita), energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita), imports of goods and services (% of GDP), exports of goods and services (% of GDP), foreign direct investment (FDI) and population growth rate (annual %) have been used. These countries have been categorized according to their OECD memberships and income groups. The causes of the economic growth of these countries belonging to their OECD memberships and income groups have been determined by using the Toda-Yamamoto causality test. Furthermore, various GEE models have been established for the economic growth of these countries belonging to their OECD membership and income groups in the aspect of the above variables. These various GEE models for the investigation of the economic growth of these countries have been compared to examine the contribution of the causality analyses to the statistical model establishment. As a result of this study, the highlight is found as the use of causally-related variables in the causality-based GEE models is much more appropriate than in the non-causality based GEE models for determining the economic growth profiles of these countries.
Does the instability of economic development affect the elasticity of the labour market?
Authors: Daňová Monika , Vozárová Ivana Kravčáková
Published: September 2021

Despite extensive research, the estimates of changes in employment are heterogeneous in different conditions of economic development. In this study, we examined the impact of the instability of economic growth on the elasticity of the labour market in a set of EU27 member states in the period 2000Q1–2019Q4.The sensitivity of the labour market was quantified in parallel by two available methods which are used for this purpose – by calculating the values of the arc elasticity coefficient and by regression analysis. Logarithmic linear regression models were compiled according to the analysis criteria individually for each member state. By comparing the values of the obtained elasticity indicators, differences in the responses of the labour market were identified. Our results show that the heterogeneity of opinions is to some extent natural. The elasticity of the labour market determined by calculating the values of the elasticity coefficient is characterized by a high variability of values. Similarly, the values of the regression coefficient reflect the nature of the macroeconomic development of the period under review. According to our findings, the frequent short-term trends of negative economic development result in a reduced sensitivity of the labour market to the changes in economic performance, manifested by a lower employment elasticity compared to its values in economies with a stable development trend. Based on this, we formulate the connection between the elasticity of the labour market and the positive and negative economic development. We condition the sensitivity of the labour market to the changes in the trend of economic development with the occurrence of longer-lasting trends of negative economic development.
Pelatihan Seni Membatik Bagi Masyarakat Desa Ngluwar, Kecamatan Ngluwar, Kabupaten Magelang
Authors: Sedjati Djandjang Purwo , Estikasari Yuni
Published: September 2021

Keterampilan seni membatik yang diberikan kepada anggota PKK Desa Ngluwar dari proses menggambar di atas kertas sampai melepaskan malam (nglorod), sebagai salah satu cara untuk mencapai tujuan pemberdayaan perempuan anggota PKK Desa Ngluwar, menambah keterampilan, meningkatkan sumber daya manusia, melestarikan batik, dan meningkatkan ekonomi masyarakat setempat. Metode pengabdian berupa ceramah, diskusi, praktik, dan evaluasi. Hasil yang dicapai dari penyuluhan seni batik ini adalah peserta dapat membuat batik sesuai prosedur pembuatan batik sehingga peserta yang belum pernah membatik menjadi bisa membatik. Peserta menghasilkan dua produk batik berupa sapu tangan ukuran 50 x 50 cm yang diproses dengan pewarna naptol dan kain panjang 2 meter yang diproses dengan pewarnaan remazol teknik colet dan celup.
Unfolding the theoretical principles of the internal control of fixed assets
Authors: KLYCHOVA Guzaliya S. , ZAKIROVA Alsu R. , MUKHAMEDZYANOV Kamil Z. , KHUSAINOVA Amina S.
Published: September 2021

Subject. Aspects concerning the internal control of fixed assets constitute a crucial element of the corporate governance system, since the information managers get from such checks helps them make timely and effective administrative decisions.
Objectives. The study is intended to unfold theoretical principles of the internal control of fixed assets. As part of the study, we determine the goal, tasks, functions, agents and targets of the internal control of fixed assets, sorted out tools for documentary and physical control of fixed assets. The article presents our suggestions concerning the development of the methodological framework for the presentation of internal control results.
Methods. We applied general methods of research, such as the systems approach, comparison, systematization, and data generalization.
Results. We built a conceptual model for the internal control of transactions with fixed assets, which constitutes a logic and coherent system. It includes key elements of internal control, such as the goal, tasks, functions, targets, agents, tools, data sources, the regulatory framework, the collection of evidence, documenting of internal control results, and the preparation of recommendations for the more effective use of fixed assets.
Conclusions and Relevance. The conceptual model for the internal control of fixed assets will ensure the sustainable development and effective performance of the company, reasonable use of its resources, the creation of the information supply system at all the management levels, which meets modern business requirements. The practical value of the study is that the proposed approaches can be used to create and improve the internal control system for the effective and ongoing performance of the company. The conceptual principles can be applied to articulate clauses, techniques and procedures of internal control.
Deferred expenses: Theory and practice of accounting
Authors: SEREBRYAKOVA Tat'yana Yu.
Published: September 2021

Subject. This article examines the issues related to the operations of deferred expenses for the relevance and necessity of applying a special procedure for attributing costs that may belong to future periods, to the expenses of the reporting period.
Objectives. The article aims to find a logically verified methodology for accounting for costs related to the current and future periods and their reflection in the financial statements.
Methods. For the study, I used a systems approach and logical generalization.
Results. The study shows that in the organizations’ business life, there are cases of a need to accumulate certain types of costs on a special account with their subsequent write-off for expenses in the periods when these costs begin to bring economic benefits. Such costs must be significant in amount and be of an investment nature. Otherwise, there are risks of the accrual principle (assumption) violation.
Conclusions and Relevance. The accounting regulator in the Russian Federation needs to make adjustments to the regulatory documents that determine the procedure for classification, accounting and disclosure of information in the accounting (financial) statements, providing in the first section of the financial position report an unambiguously interpreted item for deferred expenses not attributable to the reporting years, as well as related information in other forms of accounting (financial) statements. Adjustments also need to be made to existing accounting provisions to eliminate conflicts and discrepancies with respect to deferred expenses. The results of the study are intended to develop theoretical views on the methodology of accounting for costs and expenses of organizations and the promotion in practice of this approach to the classification of costs between current and deferred expenses.
PELAYANANKESEHATAN PEDULIREMAJA (PKPR) DALAMMENINGKATKAN PHBSPADA SANTRIDI PONDOKPESANTREN SHOFAMARWA
Authors: Hariyono Kustin
Published: September 2021

Adolescenceis a vulnerableperiod becausethis period is a time forthem to findtheir identity. Thisis thetime we needto pay attention to. One manifestation of the government's concern for youth tobecome a quality generationthrough the Ministry of Health is to promote the Youth Care Health Service Activity program. These programs include counseling, clinical services and counseling by program implementers, as well as training peer counselors. Peer counselors in question are adolescent health cadres who have been given additional training in interpersonal relationships and counseling. This program can be applied to students to create clean living behavior for students in Islamic boarding schools. The purpose of the study was the Effectiveness of Formation of Adolescent Health Cadres in Improving Clean and Healthy Life Behavior in Santri at the Shofa Warwa Islamic Boarding School. This research is quantitative with a quasi-experimental research design with a one group pre-test-post-test design approach. The population is students with a sample of 50. Clean and Healthy Life Behavior of students before the Adolescent Care Health Service is in good criteria by 10% and after the Adolescent Care Health Service is formed there is an increase in good criteria to 60%. There was a significant change in the Clean and Healthy Lifestyle of the santri before and after the Adolescent Care Health Service was established. P=0.000<α 0.05. It is hoped that the Islamic boarding school can continue to monitor this activity so that the Clean and Healthy Life Behavior of students can continue to be improved.
El tridente del poder estratégico inteligencia, operaciones especiales y poder ciber en el siglo XXI
Authors: Montero Moncada Luis Alexander
Published: September 2021

La naturaleza cambiante y de constante trasformación del Sistema Internacional obliga a reformular constantemente las técnicas y tácticas operaciones en pro del manteamiento de la seguridad en el escenario global. Como lo postularon los teóricos clásicos positivistas de la geopolítica, los Estados —actores protagonistas del Sistema Internacional— sienten o padecen de forma semejante como los seres humanos; son como los hombres; nacen, crecen y mueren (Friedrich Ratzel, et al). Para evitar el fin del ciclo de vida de los Estados, es necesario replantear las estrategias para afrontar las amenazas a su supervivencia. De allí que producto de una constante reflexión intelectual, el grupo de investigación del Departamento Ejército de la Escuela Superior de Guerra “Gral. Rafael Reyes Prieto” presenta: El Tridente del Poder Estratégico; Inteligencia, Operaciones Especiales y el Poder Ciber en el Siglo XXI como un aporte a los retos y desafíos contemporáneos. La vertiginosidad del desarrollo del arte de la guerra y la multiplicidad de actores antagonistas al Estado (grupos terroristas, hackers, carteles de droga, etc.), han permitido calificar el escenario internacional como volátil, complejo, ambiguo e incierto (VUCA por su acrónimo en inglés) (Bodenhausen & Peery, 2009). Emerge así la Inteligencia, las Operaciones Especiales y el Poder Ciber como elementos de respuesta a las amenazas a la seguridad internacional.
Effect of Solvent on Protonation Equilibria of L-Serine and L-Tryptophan in Ethylene Glycol-Water Mixtures
Authors: Sudhakar Ch. , Shaik Allabakshu , Ramanaiah M. , Nageswara Rao Ch.
Published: September 2021

Protonation equilibria of L-serine and L-tryptophan in varying compositions (0.0-50.0 % v/v) of ethylene glycol-water mixtures were investigated pH-metrically. Titrations were performed at 303.0 K and the ionic strength of the medium was maintained at 0.16 mol L-1 using sodium chloride. The protonation constants have been calculated with the computer program MINIQUAD 75 and are selected based on statistical parameters. The best fit chemical models of the protonation equilibria were based on crystallographic R-factor, χ2, skewness and kurtosis. The protonation constants of L-serine and L-tryptophan change linearly with increasing ethylene glycol content. This is attributed to the dielectric constant of the medium.
Phytochemical composition of different plant parts of Acacia nilotica (L.) and their medicinal values
Authors: Srivastva Mansi , Singh Gargi , Parwani Laxmi , Singh Jaspreet
Published: September 2021

Plant-derived medicines are long being used for the prevention and treatment of various human ailments. For the last few decades, plants are widely being explored for their active ingredients due to their immense potential in the treatment of critical illnesses. Thus, in recent years, exponential growth can be seen in the field of herbal medicines. Medicinal plants are a unique source of valuable phytochemicals. Their use in different medicine systems is gradually increasing due to their cost-effectiveness, easy availability and natural origin with fewer or no side effects. Acacia nilotica (L.) is a member of the family Fabaceae, commonly found in tropical and sub-tropical regions and the plant is widely known for its enormous medicinal values. Every plant part of A. nilotica is a source of many bioactive important secondary metabolites that are widely useful for the cure of various human diseases and the development of new drugs. An exhaustive literature survey revealed that tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, polyphenols, fatty acids and carbohydrates are present as major classes of phytochemicals in different plant parts of A. nilotica. These phytochemicals exhibit significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antidiarrheal, antihypertensive, antispasmodic, anthelmintic, antiplatelet aggregation, anticancer and antiviral activities. The present review is aimed to organize the comprehensive information available on phytochemical composition and medicinal properties of different plant parts of A. nilotica viz. leaves, bark, flowers, seeds, pods, gum and roots. The study is useful to explore the therapeutic potential of different plant parts of A. nilotica which will further help in the development of new promising, safe, cost-effective drugs with a high therapeutic index from the different parts of the Acacia plant.
Fiction, Faction, Autobiography: Norman Levine at McGill University, 1946–1949
Authors: Michel Robert H.
Published: September 2021

This article examines Norman Levine’s start as a writer while he studied at McGill University from 1946 to 1949 and traces how Levine used his McGill memories afterwards in his writing. We look at Levine’s early poetry and prose; his use of his wartime RCAF flying experience in Britain (foreshadowing his autobiographical fiction); his editorship of the literary magazine Forge and McGill Daily Literary Supplement; his mentor Professor Harold Files; and his M.A. thesis on Ezra Pound. We follow him as he drafts his first novel, The Angled Road and sketches another one; searches for his own literary voice; happily leaves Canada for England; and abandons academe after a frustrating year (1949-50) at the University of London. The article also explores how he used McGill friends and professors as starting points for characters in his stories and thinly disguised them in his nonfictional Canada Made Me. Nostalgic and critical, he said he had enjoyed McGill but could not take it seriously, and blamed the University for giving his writing a false start and seducing him into forgeting his Jewish, working-class roots.ResuméL’écriture de Norman Levine remonte aux années 1946 à 1949, l’époque à laquelle il étudiait à l’Université McGill. Cet article examine le début de sa carrière d’auteur et trace l’influence que ses souvenirs de McGill ont eu plus tard sur ses œuvres. Nous étudions ses premiers travaux en prose et en poésie; son utilisation de son expérience à titre d’aviateur dans le Corps d’aviation royal canadien (qui anticipe sa fiction autobiographique); ses activités d’éditeur des magazines littéraires Forge et McGill Daily Literary Supplement; son guide, le professeur Harold Files; et sa thèse de maîtrise sur Ezra Pound. Nous le suivons alors qu’il rédige une ébauche de son premier roman, The Angled Road, et trace l’esquisse d’un second; qu’il recherche sa propre voix littéraire; qu’il quitte le Canada avec plaisir pour l’Angleterre; et qu’il abandonne le monde universitaire après une année frustrante (1949-1950) à l’Université de Londres. L’article explore aussi la façon dont il a utilisé ses amis et professeurs à McGill comme point de départ pour les personnages dans ses histoires, et les a légèrement déguisé dans son œuvre non romanesque Canada Made Me. Nostalgique et critique, il a déclaré qu’il a aimé McGill mais qu’il ne pouvait pas la prendre au sérieux, et que c’est à cause de l’Université que son écriture s’est dirigée sur une fausse piste et qu’il a oublié ses racines juives de classe ouvrière.
Egyptian Mummies at the Redpath Museum: Unravelling the History of McGill University’s Collection
Authors: Lawson Barbara
Published: September 2021

This article provides the context for the acquisition of the Egyptian Mummies collection at the Redpath Museum through donors such as James Ferrier, Sir Thomas Roddick and the Montreal Natural History Society. Since the 19th century the Mummies have solicited a great deal of public interest and have also been the object of rigorous scientific studies, this paper explores the history of the collection at Redpath and the impact of new technologies on adding to our knowledge of the collection.
STUDIES OF HISTORICAL AND SOCIAL MEMORY IN MODERN RUSSIAN HISTORIOGRAPHY
Authors: Белова Анна Валерьевна , Кокорина Галина Алексеевна
Published: September 2021

В статье рассматриваются основные точки зрения современных отечественных и зарубежных ученых, освещающие проблемы изучения исторической и социальной памяти. Анализируются существенные подходы к определению таких понятий как «историческая память», «социальная память», «место памяти», «коллективная память». Дается характеристика исследований, посвященных изучению мемуарного текста, через гендерные различия воспроизводства памяти об исторической родине. Рассматриваются основные точки зрения на гендерную специфику памяти об исторической родине. Описываются взгляды современных историографов, освещающие вопросы истории повседневности. Проводится анализ основной и ведущей совокупности исследований в области истории повседневности в связи с исследованиями памяти. Также в работе рассматриваются основные научные труды в рамках темы памяти иностранцев об исторической родине.

The article deals with the main points of view of modern domestic and foreign historiographers, highlighting the main processes and methods in the study of historical memory. The main approaches to the definition of such concepts as «historical memory», «social memory», «place of memory», «collective memory» are analyzed. The article describes the research devoted to the study of the memoir text, through gender differences in the reproduction of the memory of the historical homeland. The main points of view on the gender specificity of the memory of the historical homeland are considered. The article describes the main points of view of modern historiographers, covering the issues of the history of everyday life. The analysis of the main and leading set of studies in the field of the history of everyday life is carried out. The paper also examines the main scientific works within the framework of a given topic.
REVIEW OF THE MONOGRAPH BY NATALIIA LAZEBNA “ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS MEDIATOR OF HUMAN-MACHINE COMMUNICATION”
Authors: Dinesh Kumar
Published: September 2021

REVIEW OF THE MONOGRAPH BY NATALIIA LAZEBNA “ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS MEDIATOR OF HUMAN-MACHINE COMMUNICATION”
Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial properties of piperidine and apple cider vinegar on Streptococcus mutans and in-silico demonstration of the mechanism of action
Authors: R Shweta , I B Geeta , Ganessin Aravind
Published: September 2021

In the seventeenth century, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek first observed “animalcules” swarming on living and dead matter out of curiosity he discovered these “animalcules” on his own teeth, it is reasonable to suggest that this early study of dental plaque was the first documented evidence of the existence of microbial biofilms. Biofilm is an association of micro-organisms in which microbial cells adhere to each other on a wide range surfaces i.e. biological and inert surfaces within a self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Bacterial biofilm is infectious in nature and can result in infections. The microbial biofilm of caries is diverse and contains many facultative and obligate anaerobic bacteria, S. mutans, is the most common acid producer, primarily associated with caries. Due to increased resistance to antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents there is a need for effective and economical way to control the oral biofilm. Chlorhexidine is the most commonly used antimicrobial agent in dentistry as they destroy wide spectrum of microrganisms. Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is used in traditional medicinal systems as an antimicrobial due to presence of volatile compounds, tannins, phenols and various unknown substances. Similarly, acetic acid in apple cider vinegar effective against several types of bacteria and acts as an antimicrobial agent. Methodology: The current study focuses on In-vitro studies on biofilm establishment by S. mutans followed by competitive quenching of the biofilm by Piperidine from black pepper and apple cider vinegar which was carried out at 50,100 150µL concentrations using bacterial growth assessment by spectrophotometer and crystal violet assay. Chlorhexidine has been used as the positive control. Conclusion: Statistical analysis of the results was carried out to determine the correlation between the intensity of biofilm and the concentration of the test materials to evaluate the competence of the three candidate materials tested. The mechanism of anti-biofilm activity has been demonstrated through insilico docking between Piperidine and S. mutans. The study predicts the prospects of Piperidine based product formulations for dental treatments.
A comparison of graduates of an innovative medical school and a conventional school in relation to primary health care
Authors: Abdel Aziz Farouk , Malik Malik Bashir
Published: September 2021

A comparative study of the attitudes and performances of graduates from an innovative medical school and a conventional one in relation to primary health care [PHC] was conducted. The aim was to identify the impact of a community-oriented medical education. The results showed that both groups were aware of PHC but those of the innovative school had received practical training in PHC centres, had skills to approach solving community problems, and gave due emphasis to promotional and preventive aspects of patient management. The study concludes that a community-oriented medical education is more appropriate to community needs
Oral health behaviour among a sample of schoolteachers, physicians and nurses in the Syrian Arab Republic
Authors: Al Beiruti Nabil
Published: September 2021

Dental caries and periodontal diseases are influenced by the person’s way of life. Oral health knowledge and practice may affect their prevalence or slow down the rate at which they progress. A total of 210 teachers, physicians and nurses participated in this study through a questionnaire designed to determine the level of their oral health knowledge and home practice. The results showed that this educated group of the population should have better oral health knowledge and behaviour
Comparison of three larviciding options for malaria vector control
Authors: Parvez S. D. , Al Wahaibi S. S.
Published: September 2021

A field study was carried out over 27 weeks in the south Batinah region of Oman to assess the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of different strategies for vector control of malaria. Three larviciding strategies for Anopheles spp. were applied to intervention areas and compared with a control area, with over 2000 breeding sites monitored for 6 months. The normal method of spraying 1 ppm temephos larvicide fortnightly was found to be less efficient and less cost-effective than using 0.5 ppm temephos applied weekly. A third, more environmentally favourable method, to search for vector larvae and treat only those breeding places, was more effective than fortnightly spraying but less effective than the weekly half dose and was the most expensive strategy
Gender perspectives on knowledge and practices regarding tuberculosis in urban and rural areas in Pakistan
Authors: Agboatwalla M. , Kazi G. N. , Shah S. K. , Tariq M.
Published: September 2021

We investigated gender differences in knowledge of and attitude towards tuberculosis [TB] in urban and rural communities in Sindh province, Pakistan. Knowledge of symptoms was generally deficient, particularly in rural females. Regarding TB prevention, 22.4% of rural and 14.4% of urban males said completing treatment was important; only 9.8% of rural and 7.1% of urban females agreed. Doctors were an important source of information in rural areas and 60.9% of rural males said they would only stop treatment on a doctor’s advice. In contrast, > 65% of respondents in urban areas said they would stop treatment when symptoms ended. Our study highlights the need to increase population awareness about TB in Sindh
Do private doctors follow national guidelines for managing pulmonary tuberculosis in Pakistan?
Authors: Shah S. K. , Sadiq H. , Khalil M. , Noor A. , Rasheed G. , Shah S. M. , Ahmad N.
Published: September 2021

As private medical practitioners play a major role of in providing care to pulmonary tuberculosis [TB] patients, a survey was made of knowledge and practice in 2 cities in Pakistan. Only 1 of the 245 physicians was aware that cough > 3 weeks alone is the main symptom suggesting pulmonary TB. The majority diagnosed [80%] and treated [83%] cases themselves without referral. Less than 1% relied on sputum microscopy alone for diagnosis. None of the practitioners were following National TB Control guidelines for prescribing drugs and none ensured compliance with anti-TB treatment under supervision of a doctor/health worker. Only 3% kept records of pulmonary TB patients. None of the physicians assessed the effectiveness of treatment with sputum microscopy alone; the majority [76%] used only clinical assessment
Visceral leishmaniasis in the Syrian Arab Republic: early detection using rK39
Authors: Al Nahhas S. , Shabaan M. , Hammoud L. , Al Taweel A. , Al Jorf S.
Published: September 2021

Leishmaniasis causes significant morbidity and mortality in areas where it is endemic. A seroprevalence survey was conducted in 2 endemic villages in Daraa, Syrian Arab Republic, where 80 out of 345 children [23.2%] tested positive for visceral leishmaniasis [VL] using rK39 dipstick test. Only 10 cases were symptomatic [12.5%], and 27.5% were positive by ELISA test. All the sera [N = 138] obtained from the control village were negative. Of the rK39 initially positive cases, 52 had seroconverted to negative 9 months later, 55 remained ELISA negative, and none developed the full-blown disease. Being faster and less expensive than other diagnostic tests, rK39 is a rapid, sensitive and specific diagnostic tool for symptomatic cases of VL in remote areas with poor accessibility to health services
Novel repaglinide complexes with manganese(II), iron(III), copper(II) and zinc(II): Spectroscopic, DFT characterization and electrochemical behavior
Authors: Sadaoui-Kacel S. , Zaater S. , Bensouilah N. , Djebbar S.
Published: September 2021

Novel transition metal complexes with the repaglinide ligand [2-ethoxy-4-[N-[1-(2piperi­dinophenyl)-3-methyl-1-1butyl] aminocarbonylmethyl]benzoic acid] (HL) are prepared from chloride salts of manganese(II), iron(III), copper(II), and zinc(II) ions in water-alcoholic media. The mononuclear and non-electrolyte [M(L)2(H2O)2]×nH2O (M = Mn2+, n = 2, M = Cu2+, n = 5 and M = Zn2+, n = 1) and [M(L)2(H2O)(OH)]×H2O (M = Fe3+) complexes are obtained with the metal:ligand ratio of 1:2 and the L-deprotonated form of repaglinide. They are characterized using the elemental and molar conductance. The infrared, 1H and 13C NMR spectra show the coordination mode of the metal ions to the repaglinide ligand. Magnetic susceptibility measurements and electronic spectra confirm the octahedral geometry around the metal center. The experimental values of FT-IR, 1H, NMR, and electronic spectra are compared with theoretical data obtained by the density functional theory (DFT) using the B3LYP method with the LANL2DZ basis set. Analytical and spectral results suggest that the HL ligand is coordinated to the metal ions via two oxygen atoms of the ethoxy and carboxyl groups. The structural parameters of the optimized geometries of the ligand and the studied complexes are evaluated by theoretical calculations. The order of complexation energies for the obtained structures is as follows: Fe(III) complex < Cu(II) complex < Zn(II) complex < Mn(II) complex. The redox behavior of repaglinide and metal complexes are studied by cyclic voltammetry revealing irreversible redox processes. The presence of repaglinide in the complexes shifts the reduction potentials of the metal ions towards more negative values.
Структурные, электростатические и термодинамические свойства поверхности сферических мицелл в растворах гомологов н-алкилсульфатов натрия. I. Структурные характеристики
Authors: Кузнецов В.С. , Усольцева Н.В. , Блинов А.П. , Жарникова Н.В. , Смирнова А.И. , Баделин В.Г.
Published: September 2021

На основе чисел агрегации мицелл и эффективных размеров гидратированных поверхностно-активных ионов и противоионов первой координационной сферы вычислены средние геометрические характеристики поверхностного слоя ионных сферических мицелл в растворах гомологов н-алкилсульфатов натрия с числом углеродных атомов в мо­лекуле nC = 8, 10, 12 и 14, в том числе установлены: 1) размеры ядра мицеллы; 2) толщина двойного электрического слоя на поверхности; 3) параметры взаимного расположения гидрофильных и гидрофобных ионов; 4) число молекул "свободной" воды, а также показана их зависимость от номера гомолога и степени связывания противоионов.
Визуализация вихреподобных коллективных движений в компьютерной модели жидкого аргона
Authors: Аникеенко А.В. , Маленков Г.Г. , Наберухин Ю.И.
Published: September 2021

Приведены картины визуализации коллективных перемещений частиц, которые показывают, что в молекулярно-динамических моделях жидкого аргона существуют вихреподобные движения мезоскопического масштаба (порядка десятка ангстрем), проявляющиеся на интервалах времени по крайней мере в сотни пикосекунд.
The Juxtaposition of Film Education: Explorations for Implementing a Film Curriculum in Public Schools
Authors: Zapasnik Maria
Published: September 2021

This thesis is based on the belief that film should be treated with the same respect and inclusion that the fine arts receive in public school curricula. Also, this thesis is based on the belief that as technology and media expands in our society students should be further prepared to work in a world that utilizes this technology. This thesis is approached from personal and professional interests in both the film and art education fields and investigates whether film classes should be more present in public schools’ curricula and, if so, what are some of the best ways to offer film classes to students.

The key method of investigation in this thesis is a survey and questionnaire, which guides the thesis project and informs future teaching possibilities. The questionnaire and study examines responses from several school districts in regards to their film courses and their take on the current state of these courses. Their input contributed to a proposed yearlong high school film curriculum for school districts to integrate film into their current art department, which was developed and presented as a key component of this thesis project.

The information available in this study can assist teachers and school administrators in recognizing how film can deepen students’ learning and further prepare them for a technological and media-driven society.
Preoperative Multimodal Analgesia in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Chart Review
Authors: Blaney Bonnie
Published: September 2021

A retrospective chart review which examined the number of preoperative multimodal analgesics administered and their effect on the first 24 inpatient opioid administration in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.
Knowledge, Skill, and Attitude Towards Workplace Violence Interventions Among Emergency Department Nurses
Authors: Collinson Jessica
Published: September 2021

This study investigates the knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards workplace violence interventions among emergency department nurses.
Procalcitonin: Can it impact the length of antimicrobials
Authors: Mannino John
Published: September 2021

A systematic review investigating if using procalcitonin levels to guide antimicrobial therapy has an impact on the number of days an adult septic patient is exposed to antimicrobial therapy.
Baclofen Use in Alcohol Withdrawal Patients in Inpatient Settings: A Systematic Review
Authors: Petal Mona
Published: September 2021

Aim: To carry out a systematic review of the available evidence from health decision makers, patients, and therapists regarding the ability of Baclofen use in decreasing alcohol withdrawal symptoms to patients in inpatient settings. acute care setting.

Methodology: Systematic searches were carried out on the following databases: Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, Cochrane and PsycINFO via EBSCO Host, Embase, MEDLINE via PubMed, and Web of Science. The last search date was May 28, 2019. The search was limited to the last 10 years, i.e., from January 1st, 2010.

Findings: Four studies were included in the final review. The total population was 258 patients. The studies did not report any statistically significant difference between Baclofen to placebo during the end of the treatment when it comes to decreasing alcohol withdrawal symptoms and reduction of alcohol intake. There was also not a considerable difference between baclofen and standard care dropout, adverse events, and anxiety. Baclofen also increased the frequency of vertigo, dry mouth, and sleepiness.

Conclusions: It was uncertain whether Baclofen improves withdrawal signs and symptoms and reduces side effects in comparison to placebo or other medicines as the studies reviewed did not point to any statistical significance. It is recommended that future reviews assume the meta-analysis approach that can help in measuring the level of heterogeneity in such studies to effectively examine the extent to which baclofen can be effective.
Dexmedetomidine Use in Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review
Authors: Stefanilo Elizabeth
Published: September 2021

A comprehensive literature review of alcohol withdrawal and it's treatment. A retrospective chart review was performed that examined if the use of Dexmedetomidine (Precedex) during alcohol withdrawal decreases the amount of benzodiazepines administered in an intensive care unit.
Comparing Recovery Times of Desflurane and Sevoflurane
Authors: Stangel Gina
Published: September 2021

General anesthesia is intended to deliver proper comfort and pain relief, with a safe and rapid recovery with minimal side effects. Ideally, patients are optimized prior to undergoing anesthesia, (an asthmatic receiving an albuterol treatment to reduce the likelihood of bronchospasm, for example). Emergence from anesthesia involves the reversal of a neuromuscular blockade if used, a patient breathing spontaneously, regaining consciousness, and the ability to follow commands. Patients requiring general anesthesia can be given intravenous propofol, an inhaled anesthetic gas or a combination of both. Volatile anesthetic gases used today allow for rapid recovery from anesthesia due to their low-blood gas solubility. While volatiles are generally safe for patients, inhalation agents do cause respiratory depression, which can still pose a problem once the patient is transferred to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Respiratory depression has the potential to cause atelectasis, hypoxia, hypercarbia, and longer PACU or hospital stays. General anesthesia also results in the loss of protective airway reflexes, which can lead to pulmonary aspiration and potentially cause pneumonia and death. Sevoflurane and desflurane are two of the most commonly used volatile anesthetics in the United States. The purpose of this systematic review was to compare the recovery time between desflurane and sevoflurane in hospitalized adults undergoing general anesthesia. The PRISMA flow diagram was used to guide the systematic review. Data was collected from each study and a cross study analysis was conducted. Findings indicated, in all studies, that desflurane showed significantly faster recovery than sevoflurane. Use of desflurane over sevoflurane shows faster, safer recovery, an important consideration for anesthesia providers. Applying this to practice can make an immense difference in the post-operative recovery of adults undergoing general anesthesia.
Knowledge/Attitudes of RNs Toward Veterans with PTSD/SUD
Authors: Sloan Jennifer
Published: September 2021

Nurses' knowledge of and attitudes toward treating Veterans with a dual diagnosis of PTSD and SUD were evaluated before and after an educational PowerPoint Presentation. Knowledge was assessed using a brief, 10 question quiz. Attitudes were assessed using the Medical Condition Regard Scale. Results were analyzed according to gender, age range, level of education, years in nursing, and employment on a medical or psychiatric unit.