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The pedagogical potential of religion in the spiritual and moral education of children and youth region
Authors: Джантасов Р.И.
Published: April 2023

В данной статье отражена одна из главных проблем духовно-нравственного воспитания детей и молодежи на современном этапе развития российского общества посредством традиционных российских религий, а также намечены возможные пути их решения путем использования педагогического потенциала религии в данном аспекте процесса воспитания личности. Здесь мы рассмотрим вопросы, посвященные формированию духовной и нравственной составляющей личности, опираясь на мировоззренческий фундамент Ислама, проанализируем Хадисы пророка Мухаммада, направленные на ценностные духовно-нравственные ориентиры общества, обеспечивающие его культурную, социальную и духовную безопасность. В процессе написания и подготовки статьи были применены методы теоретического анализа, обобщения и обоснования. Статья является научной обзорной статьей и носит теоретический характер. Значимость статьи состоит в том, что выделенные сущностные и содержательные особенности духовно-нравственного воспитания детей и молодежи в религиозных мусульманских организациях, позволяют обогатить теорию и практику педагогики в области воспитания подрастающего поколения за счет представленного автором педагогического потенциала исламской педагогики.

This article reflects one of the main problems of the spiritual and moral education of children and youth at the present stage of development of Russian society through traditional Russian religions, and also outlines possible ways to solve them by using the pedagogical potential of religion in this aspect of the process of educating a person. Here we will consider issues devoted to the formation of the spiritual and moral component of the personality, relying on the philosophical foundation of Islam, we will analyze the Hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad, aimed at the value spiritual and moral guidelines of society, ensuring its cultural, social and spiritual security. In the process of writing and preparing the article, the methods of theoretical analysis, generalization and justification were applied. The article is a scientific review article and is of a theoretical nature. The significance of the article lies in the fact that the identified essential and substantial features of the spiritual and moral education of children and youth in religious Muslim organizations make it possible to enrich the theory and practice of pedagogy in the field of educating the younger generation due to the pedagogical potential of Islamic pedagogy presented by the author.
Comprehensive assessment of primary school students in the People's Republic of China
Authors: Наньнань Ли.
Published: April 2023

Оценка обучающихся является важной частью оценки образования, занимает центральное место в системе оценки образования и играет направляющую, диагностическую, улучшенную и стимулирующую роль в общем развитии обучающихся. Оценка китайских обучающихся в области базового образования в новую эпоху должна изменить ориентир с «чрезмерного внимания к академической успеваемости» и прочно сочетаться с потребностью в образовательной практике и социальном развитии, установить ценностную ориентацию «оценки для обучения, оценки для улучшения, оценки для развития».

Student assessment is an important part of education assessment, occupies a central place in the educational assessment system and plays a guiding, diagnostic, improved and stimulating role in the overall development of students. The assessment of Chinese students in the field of basic education in the new era should change the orientation of the assessment of "excessive attention to academic performance" and be firmly combined with the need for educational practice and social development, establish a value orientation of "grades for learning, grades for improvement, grades for development".
Investigation on the Correlation of Stability, Reactivity, and Struc-tural Properties of C/C2-doped Neutral and Charged Aln (n=2-7) Clusters
Authors: JARUPULA RAMESH , Maity surajit
Published: April 2023

The computational investigation on the equilibrium geometries, electronic structures, reactivity, and stability of C/C2-doped Aln0, (n=2-7) clus-ters at B3LYP-D4/def2-TZVPP level of theory. The lowest energy structures of AlnC1,20, clusters are more stable when the carbon atoms are inserted in the aluminium cluster. The stability of the clusters was determined by various parameters such as binding energies, dissociation reac-tion energies, a second-order difference of energy, chemical hardness, ionization energy, and electron affinity. The results show the singlet clus-ter (Al2,4,6C1,2 and Al3,5,7C0-20,) shows greater stability than the doublet clusters (Al3,5,7C0-2 and Al2,4,6C1,20,) followed by triplet clusters (Al2,4,6). The stability of cationic species is less than that of neutral species, but anionic clusters are shown to be more stable than the neutral species. The present study can be significant to know the stability and reactivity of the metal clusters upon carbon doping. Such materials have great importance in combustion, material science, and astrochemical community.
Simulating fluorine K-edge resonant inelastic X-ray scattering of sulfur hexafluoride and the effect of dissociative dynamics
Authors: Banerjee Ambar , Vaz da Cruz Vinícius , Ekholm Victor , Såthe Conny , Rubensson Jan-Erik , Ignatova Nina , Gel’mukhanov Faris , Odelius Michael
Published: April 2023

We report on a computational study of resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS), at different fluorine K-edge resonances of the SF6 molecule, and corresponding non-resonant X-ray emission. Previously measured polarization dependence in RIXS is reproduced and traced back to the local σ and π symmetry of the orbitals and corresponding states involved in the RIXS process. Also electron-hole coupling energies are calculated and related to experimentally observed spectator shifts. The role of dissociative S-F bond dynamics is explored to model detuning of RIXS spectra at the | F1s(−1)6a1g(1) 〉 resonance, which shows challenges to accurately reproduce the required steepness for core-excited potential energy surface. We show that the RIXS spectra can only be properly described by considering breaking of the global inversion symmetry of the electronic wave function and core-hole localization, induced by vibronic coupling. Due to the localization of the core-hole we have symmetry forbidden transitions, which lead to additional resonances and the width of the RIXS profile.
Lowering the energetic landscape for negative thermal expansion in 3DL-MOFs
Authors: Macreadie Lauren , Evans Jack , Kepert Cameron , Chen Celia , Maynard-Casely Helen , Duyker Samuel , Babarao Ravichandar
Published: April 2023

Tuning the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of functional materials is paramount for their practical implementation. The multicomponent nature of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offers an opportunity to finely adjust negative thermal ex-pansion (NTE) properties by varying the metal ions and linkers used. We describe a new strategy to adjust NTE by using organic linkers that include additional rotational degrees of freedom. Specifically, we employ cubane-1,4-dicarboxylate and bicyclo[1.1.1]pentate-1,3-dicarboxylate to form the MOFs CUB-5 and 3DL-MOF-1, respectively, where each linker has low torsional energy barriers. The core of these non-conjugated linkers is decou-pled from the carboxylate functionalities, which frees the relative movement of these components. This results in enhanced NTE compared to the analogous, conjugated system; VT-PXRD results were used to calculate the CTE for 3DL-MOF-1 (αL = −13.9(2) × 10−6 K−1), and CUB-5 (αL = −14.7(3) × 10−6 K−1), which is greater than the NTE of MOF-5 (αL = −13.1(1) × 10−6 K−1). These results identify a new route to enhanced NTE behaviors in IRMOF materials, influenced by low energy molecular torsion of the linker.
Agave Sisalana for distributed production of absorbent media for menstrual pads in semi-arid regions
Authors: Molina Anton , Kothari Anesta , Odundo Alex , Prakash Manu
Published: April 2023

Agaves are robust, draught tolerant plants that have been cultivated for their high-strength fibers for centuries and they hold great promise as a crop in the face of increasing water scarcity associated with a warming planet. Meanwhile, millions of women lack access to sanitary products to safely manage their menstruation particularly in low- and middle-income countries characterized by a dry climate. To address this issue, we show a processing route that transforms the leaves of the succulent Agave sisalana into a highly absorbent and retentive (23 g/g) material. The process involves delignification combined with mechanical fluffing to increase affinity for water and porosity, respectively. This process leads to a material with an absorption capacity exceeding those found in commercially available products such as menstrual pads. Finally, the carbon footprint water usage associated with this process is comparable with common alternatives with the added benefit that it can be carried out at small scales while remaining environmentally sustainable. Our work represents a step towards distributed manufacturing of essential health and hygiene products based on a local bioeconomy.
What’s the Defect? Using Mass Defects to Study Oligomerization of Membrane Proteins and Peptides in Nanodiscs with Native Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Townsend Julia , Marty Michael
Published: April 2023

Many membrane proteins form functional complexes that are either homo- or hetero-oligomeric. However, it is challenging to characterize membrane protein oligomerization in intact lipid bilayers, especially for polydisperse mixtures. Native mass spectrometry of membrane proteins and peptides inserted in lipid nanodiscs provides a unique method to study the oligomeric state distribution and lipid preferences of oligomeric assemblies. To interpret these complex spectra, we developed novel data analysis methods using macromolecular mass defect analysis. Here, we provide an overview of how mass defect analysis can be used to study oligomerization in nanodiscs, discuss potential limitations in interpretation, and explore strategies to resolve these ambiguities. Finally, we review recent work applying this technique to studying formation of antimicrobial peptide, amyloid protein, and viroporin complexes with lipid membranes.
Exploring the imperative of linguistic plurality for sustainable development in nigeria
Authors: Prisca O. Bob , Priscilla U. Kwekowe , Elizabeth Nkechi Obiukwu
Published: April 2023

Linguistic plurality is a situation in which a speech community speaks more than one language. It is a complex sociolinguistic phenomenon that helps explain the complexity of human nature. Human beings cannot exist in isolation and are therefore inclined towards interaction and transaction. The need and desire to interact leads to language contact, where two or more languages co-exist and are constantly used by people who share definitive interests. Linguistic homogeneity is illusory, since there is hardly any linguistic community that is absolutely monolingual. Despite the complexity of linguistic diversity, the world has recorded tremendous developments in the arts, sciences, and technology. This highlights the strength that lies in diversity. The utilitarian nature of multilingualism can be explored for the growth and development of human society, as language is a key factor in development. Although multilingualism might pose a threat to nationalism, it is apparently the basis of nationhood in Nigeria, having existed even before colonization. The purpose of this paper is to explore the importance of linguistic plurality for sustainable development. This study uses a descriptive and qualitative methodology, heavily relying on the nativist theory and the framework of Role and Reference Grammar (RRG) as its major underpinnings. Drawing from these frameworks, the paper observes that language acquisition occurs naturally with the presence of the Language Acquisition Device (LAD), and consequently, languages are used to perform functional roles. The scope of this work is limited to multilingualism and sustainable development in Africa, with particular emphasis on Nigeria.
School culture: English language teachers' perceptions
Authors: Surendra Prasad Bhatt
Published: April 2023

Teachers, students, and the administrative body are the key components of school culture as they comprise overall school activities. If these components are not adequately channelled, teachers cannot achieve a high level of professional commitment and performance. With this mindset, this study explores Nepalese English language teachers' perceptions of school culture and its role in their professional commitment. The perceptions and practises of three English language teachers who teach English at secondary schools in the Kathmandu Valley are investigated. The findings revealed that school culture is the place for professional roles and responsibilities. Similarly, Nepalese English language teachers perceive school as a language lab and a place for changing, modifying, and correcting professional behaviours. Additionally, they perceive school culture as a system of standards, beliefs, and rules that govern how people behave in social, cultural, and religious contexts. Moreover, they believe school culture affects their wellbeing and professional growth. In the case of practice, healthy relations in school developed an excellent spirit of performance, whereas domination and discouragement by the school leaders reduced personal commitment and increased the chances of teacher burnout. A good level of teacher commitment and confidence was achieved with the family environment in school, but the unintellectual ideologies of school owners and leaders did not focus on teachers' development, resulting in teacher disappointment. Mutual understanding, supportive nature, cooperative behaviour, and a learning attitude among school staff were expected for better commitment and performance by English language teachers.
Pareja Científica
Authors: Arango Claudia Beatriz , Tessio Noemí , Porro Silvia
Published: April 2023

En este trabajo se presenta una Unidad Didáctica (UD) que se desprende del proyecto Iberoamericano EANCYT (Enseñanza y Aprendizaje sobre la Naturaleza de la Ciencia y la Tecnología). Con esta herramienta se busca hacer frente al problema de cómo mejorar la calidad de los aprendizajes sobre la NdCyT (Naturaleza de la Ciencia y la Tecnología) que resultan vitales para una óptima alfabetización científica. Las UDs serían los instrumentos de intervención didáctica que podrían contribuir a mejorar la comprensión sobre NdCyT de estudiantes y profesoras/es de todos los niveles educativos. Este proyecto contempla la aplicación de UDs diseñadas ad hoc sobre temas específicos que involucran a la NdCyT. La UD que se presenta en esta oportunidad se encuentra comprendida dentro del tema Características de los Científicos y se encuadra específicamente dentro de los subtemas: Infrarrepresentación de las Mujeres (IM) y Efectos de Género (EG). Esta unidad intenta indagar sobre las concepciones, actitudes y prejuicios de alumnos/as acerca de la inclusion de las mujeres en el ámbito científico. Se utiliza como recurso el film “Los méritos de madame Curie” donde se observan las vivencias profesionales y personales de una mujer de ciencia.Se espera que los alumnos/as puedan, a partir de diversas actividades orientadas, deconstruir ciertos prejuicios y estereotipos de género que producen desigualdades sociales.
Unidades didácticas para aprender sobre la naturaleza de la Ciencia y la Tecnología en Educación Básica (proyecto eancyt)
Authors: Restrepo María Mercedes Callejas , Parada Edgar Alberto Mendoza , Porras Yair
Published: April 2023

En el marco del Proyecto EANCYT, Enseñanza y Aprendizaje de la naturaleza de la ciencia y la tecnología, el propósito del presente trabajo es presentar dos Unidades Didácticas como instrumentos de intervención en el aula, que se han diseñado para mejorar la comprensión sobre Naturaleza de la Ciencia y la Tecnología (NdCyT) en estudiantes de 12 y 15 años, que cursan los grados 6º y 9º de la básica secundaria y que serán aplicadas con una metodología explícita y reflexiva en aulas reales de Colombia y otros países que participan en el proyecto. Se muestra la necesidad de construir currículos abiertos y flexibles, que incluyan el estudio de las relaciones CTS y se articulen con los estándares de competencias para ciencias naturales del Ministerio de Educación (MEN).
Enfermagem: ciência e arte na construção de saberes - Volume 3
Authors: Oliveira Luciana Coelho Carvalho , Ramos Thâmara Silva Ribeiro , Moura Angela Gabriela de Araújo Costa , Gonçalves Heloísa Maria Lima , Castro Edgar Pinheiro
Published: April 2023

A edição deste livro conciso e essencial sobre temas importantes na área cientifica da Enfermagem, trás dados atuais nos TCC’s – Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso, desenvolvidos e apresentados por alunos e orientadores, refletindo os avanços recentes no campo da saúde. Esta edição é apresentada e descrita com temas atuais na Área e em especial na Enfermagem, acrescido de assuntos relevantes e ricamente detalhadas. Esta obra oferece uma perspectiva bem formatada sobre a abordagem assistencial e gerencial junto ao atendimento da Enfermagem. Os capítulos abordam temas de diversos seguimentos da Enfermagem e sugerem as melhorias na assistência, com orientações metodológicas, operacionais e estrutura textual, além de sugestões de busca eletrônica dos dados e exemplos bibliográficos de pesquisa.
Enfermagem: ciência e arte na construção de saberes - Volume 4
Authors: Oliveira Luciana Coelho Carvalho , Ramos Thâmara Silva Ribeiro , Moura Angela Gabriela de Araújo Costa , Gonçalves Heloísa Maria Lima , Castro Edgar Pinheiro
Published: April 2023

A edição deste livro conciso e essencial sobre temas importantes na área cientifica da Enfermagem, trás dados atuais nos TCC’s – Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso, desenvolvidos e apresentados por alunos e orientadores, refletindo os avanços recentes no campo da saúde. Esta edição é apresentada e descrita com temas atuais na Área e em especial na Enfermagem, acrescido de assuntos relevantes e ricamente detalhadas. Esta obra oferece uma perspectiva bem formatada sobre a abordagem assistencial e gerencial junto ao atendimento da Enfermagem. Os capítulos abordam temas de diversos seguimentos da Enfermagem e sugerem as melhorias na assistência, com orientações metodológicas, operacionais e estrutura textual, além de sugestões de busca eletrônica dos dados e exemplos bibliográficos de pesquisa.
Comparison of Photocatalytic Performance of Sr0.9La0.1TiO3 and Sr0.25Ca0.25Na0.25Pr0.25TiO3 Towards Metoprolol and Pindolol Photodegradation
Authors: Armaković Sanja , Kudus Milana , Jovanoski Kostić Aleksandra , Savanović Maria
Published: April 2023

The photocatalytic performance of Sr0.9La0.1TiO3 and Sr0.25Ca0.25Na0.25Pr0.25TiO3 perovskite–based catalysts were studied under different radiation types (simulated solar, LED, and UV radiation) for removal of metoprolol and pindolol. The results showed that both materials effectively removed metoprolol and pindolol, with the highest degradation efficiency observed under UV radiation. The degradation efficiency of metoprolol went up to 30% using Sr0.9La0.1TiO3 and Sr0.25Ca0.25Na0.25Pr0.25TiO3 using all mentioned radiation types. Pindolol was degraded more efficiently, using Sr0.9La0.1TiO3 68%, 94%, and 100% of pindolol was degraded after 240 min, under SSI, UV-LED, and UV irradiation. Using Sr0.25Ca0.25Na0.25Pr0.25TiO3, degradation efficiency was 65%, 84%, and 93%, under SSI, UV-LED, and UV irradiation, respectively. The chemical oxygen demand showed that these materials were highly efficient in mineralizing metoprolol and pindolol as well as their intermediates. The mechanisms behind the degradation of metoprolol using perovskite catalysts are complex. Still, ongoing research has indicated that the degradation mechanism occurs through hydroxylation of the aromatic ring or side chains. A similar degradation pathway is suggested for the degradation of pindolol, including opening an indol ring at the nitrogen atom site.
Energy estimation on mini households for development of a mini wind turbine in a low wind energy area
Authors: Abiodun Abideen YUSSOUFF  , Elkanah Olaosebikan OYETUNJI  , Nurudeen Adekunle RAJI  , Quadri Ademola MUMUNI
Published: April 2023

This research study aimed to estimate household energy consumption and develop a mini wind turbine for residential apartments located in low wind energy areas. Through experimental studies, it was found that the amount of energy consumed in each compartment was related to the time of usage and the number of occupants. The study revealed that the living room, kitchen, and security light were the main energy-consuming compartments, accounting for 30.4%, 28.1%, and 15.52% respectively. Interestingly, each bedroom and the toilets accounted for only 5.2% and 3.9% of the energy consumption, respectively. This study highlighted that prolonged usage of energy in these three compartments was the main reason for the high energy consumption rate in households. Furthermore, it was discovered that the energy consumed by households varied depending on the number of hours of usage and the number of occupants. For instance, the living room, kitchen, and security light were used for more hours than the other compartments, thus consuming more energy. The findings of this study could inform the design and development of mini wind turbines in low wind energy areas to promote renewable energy usage and reduce dependence on non-renewable sources of energy.
Towards West Papua’s urban green infrastructure roads framework
Authors: Charlton Parlindungan  , Sakti Adji Adisasmita  , Jacob Manusawai  , Anton Silas Sineri  , Hendri
Published: April 2023

Enhancement of road network infrastructure expansion while considering the concept of sustainable development, as well as initiatives to minimize GHG emissions and community resilience to disasters. The Slovin approach and Likert scale were used in this study's methods, which included surveys and interviews with respondents from the affected community, village officials, community leaders, traditional leaders, women leaders, youth leaders, district, regency, and provincial officials. According to the research findings, respondents prefer environmental and social indicators with 35.5% and 30.0% when evaluating a sustainable development framework for urban green infrastructure. Then came the economic and technical indicators, with values ​​of 17.3% and 17.2%, respectively. Thus, to align with the transformation of the Long-Term Strategy for Low Carbon and Climate Resilience by 2050, the respondents support the program for the sustainable development of road network infrastructure in Manokwari Regency, West Papua Province, with a satisfactory category.
Progressive collapse and soil stress analyses of Manupali steel truss bridge in Lantapan, Bukidnon under hydraulic and traffic threats
Authors: Reymarvelos M. Oros  , Jonrick G. Escol  , Ritz Crizelle M. Mabilen  , Cyril Grace U. Rapista  , Nin Christian G. Hufana  , Irish S. Tambis
Published: April 2023

Bridges designed to comply with current design codes may not provide enough strength to arrest a possible local failure following an abnormal event, thus leading to a progressive collapse. One may employ different approaches that vary according to linearity and dynamicity to analyze the potential of a structure to progressive collapse. Together with a prior risk assessment, this study analyzed the susceptibility of the Manupali steel truss bridge to progressive collapse using an adapted nonlinear static approach and assessed the bridge’s pile foundation capacity concerning changes in the imposed stresses caused by the dynamic effects of progressive collapse. Using P-Delta analysis in STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition V22, this study determined that under its self-weight, the Manupali steel truss bridge is susceptible to progressive collapse, i.e., it is fracture critical. Nonetheless, being such does not mean the bridge is inherently unsafe, only that it lacks redundancy in the design. Furthermore, this study found that a collapse does not significantly detrimentally affect the foundation system except when the dynamic effect is so tremendous. With the results, this study recommends that the design of bridges should consider abnormal load cases to mitigate progressive collapse.
Atypical form of cystic fibrosis in early childhood
Authors: Mejborna Gjata  , Anisa Hysenllari  , Banuela Rapos
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, more prevalent in the Caucasian population. The disease is the result of mutations in a gene that codifies a chloride channel called CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) at affects most critically the lungs, pancreas, sweat glands and wolffian ducts. The variety of mutations in the CFTR gene is in some way responsible for the clinical variations by having and presentation in its atypical forms. Other factors, such as environmental factors and other genetic modifiers, affect the clinical variability of the disease. Aim: The purpose of the case presentation is to show that CF is also presented with unusual signs and symptoms of the disease, causing it to be diagnosed late in time. Case report: An 8 years old child A.D. admitted to the University Hospital Center of Tirana with a history of hypertransaminasemia, hypergammaglobulinemia and hepatomegaly which were found after a routine check. From the laboratory tests which were normal, causes such as: HIV, Viral Hepatitis, CMV infection, Toxoplasmosis and Rubeola are excluded as causes of increased transaminases and hepatomegaly. Antibodies for autoimmunity and liver-specific antibodies were normal, so autoimmune pathologies were excluded as their cause. Based on the history, the girl had repeated history of pulmonary infections, defecation with a heavy and greasy smell, poor weight gain, mother with a history of two spontaneous abortions, so the cystic fibrosis was suspected. Also, changes with an inflammatory aspect were found in chest radiography. Two sweat tests were performed, which were positive within a period of two weeks. The positive fecal elastase test confirmed pancreatic insufficiency. The child was started therapy with vitamine ADEK and ursodeoxycholic acid and an improvement was observed in the laboratory values ​​of the examinations. Conclusion: Continue neonatal screening for cystic fibrosis. Since we have cases with atypical clinical presentation that are diagnosed late in time when we have cases with hepatic manifestations and the child has a history of repeated respiratory infections, steatorrhea, poor weight gain according to age, a differential diagnosis of hepatic pathologies should be made with Cystic Fibrosis. Since hepatic involvement can be the first manifestation that leads to the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in its atypical forms.
A case report on Terotoloy of fallot
Authors: Srija S  , Jyothi Basini
Published: April 2023

Background: Tetralogy of Fallot is usually diagnosed while the baby is a child or soon after. Occasionally, depending on the inflexibility of the symptoms, tetralogy of fallot isn't detected until adulthood. All infants who have tetralogy of fallot need repair or surgery. Infants with tetralogy of fallot need regular doctor's checks for the remaining life and may have some restrictions. Methods: We present a case 14 year old female patient name XXX was admitted to the cardiology ward, with the chief complaints of palpitation, shortness of breath, intermittent chest discomfort, unable to sleep on the left side, unable to move during sleep, dyspnea on exertion for 5 days. She was not on any past medication but she had been using OTC medications from childhood whenever she feels pain and it will be reduced by taking rest for 10-20 mins, the patient was alright now she can do all her activities without other's support, but unable to move during sleep and unable to sleep on the left side from past 5 days. Results: Her lab investigations were echo cardiogram report showed right ventricular hypertrophy, over-ridding of the aorta, pulmonary stenosis, bidirectional shunt, and ventricular shunt, and she was diagnosed as teratology of fallot. Conclusion: Tetralogy of fallot is a condition that is primarily present in infants it should be carefully observed and diagnosed at earlier ages.
A Survey of the Literature on the Plague and Efficient Cure
Authors: Sampada V Bhagat  , Samiksha S Bhambhurkar  , Shivani P Gulhane  , Gunjan P Malode  , Chaitanya A Gulhane  , Prashant V Ajmere
Published: April 2023

Yersinia pestis is causative agent of plague and is considered one of the most likely pathogens to be used as a bioweapon. In humans, plague is severe clinical infection that can rapidly progress with a high mortality despite antibiotic therapy. Plague is an acute infectious disease caused by gram-negative cocco-bacillus Yersinia pestis. This review provides an overview of its clinical manifestation, diagnosis, treatment, prophylaxis and protection requirements for the use of clinicians. I discuss the likelihood of a plagiarism of plague in an online world, and the feasibility of obtaining, isolating, culturing, transporting and dispersing plague in the context of an attack aimed at a westernized country. The lethality of plague with the resurgent in number of cases, development of antibiotic resistance, recent occurrence in urban areas and the lack of a vaccine make it a disease not to be missed in the mortuary. An extensive literature search on the Medline and Web of science database was conducted to collect papers relevant to plague. In autopsy, organ may be lymphadenopathy, fulminant pneumonia and diffuse interstitial pneumonitis. Conversely, any organ may be affected by myocarditis, meningitis, pharyngitis and hepatic and splenic necrosis. Front-line clinicians should be aware of the potential of deliberate release of plague and prepared to instigate early isolation of patient.
L’estetica del vuoto
Vuoti, pieni, suoni, silenzi, presenze, assenza
Authors: Rivadossi Silvia , Franchini Cecilia , Ruperti Bonaventura
Published: April 2023

This volume follows the International Festival Japan Contemporary Arts in Venice The Aesthetics of Emptiness, organised between 21 and 24 February 2022 by Benedetto Marcello Music Conservatory in Venice, the Department of Asian and North African Studies of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, and Venice Academy of Fine Arts (institutions united in the Study in Venice project). During the Festival, musical performances, concerts, workshops, meetings with Japanese artists, and conferences led participants to immerse themselves in Japanese arts and culture. The structure of the volume is designed to allow the reader to relive these experiences, also through multimedia content, and to explore some of the themes that emerged. The first section is dedicated to the events curated by Benedetto Marcello Music Conservatory and Venice Academy of Fine Arts, while the second brings together some of the contributions presented during the conference organised by the Department of Asian and North African Studies. The various essays revolve around the themes of sound, silence, emptiness, fullness, presence, and absence, and are dedicated to the memory of Bonaventura Ruperti.
L’arte di Ōki Izumi
Authors: Caldura Riccardo
Published: April 2023

Ōki Izumi’s work is particularly fitting with the themes dear to the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia, especially considering the main material of Ōki Izumi’s artistic activity: glass.
Review of The Spirit of Japanese Percussions in Venice
Venice, Conservatorio di Musica Benedetto Marcello, 21 February 2022
Authors: Avilov Sviatoslav
Published: April 2023

The Aesthetics of Emptiness was one of the first live music festivals after the long period of the pandemic. The Venetian public was excited to finally hear and see live energy at the Venetian Conservatory’s concert hall. Following the introductory words presenting Trio Munedaiko, the collective destined to open this historical festivity of Japanese music, culture, spirit and art, the concert hall went dim, expecting the unpredictable: a concert of solely Japanese percussions.
Toru Takemitsu, Between Tides: al di là del suono e del silenzio
Analisi generale e riflessioni personali sull’opera
Authors: Francescon Leonardo
Published: April 2023

This article is born from my personal reflections while studying Between Tides, therefore contributing to the already existing literature of Toru Takemitsu. A general analysis outlines the structural motives as Sea Theme, played with E Flat, E and A, constitutes a matrix of other thematic cells. The piano writing chosen aim to disassociate timbres underlining the colors of every harmony, while the strings produce a sonorous effect with techniques and positions that go back to the avante-garde of the 1900s.  In Between Tides we hear an assiduous research of the sound and beyond it. Playing this work creates a unique performing experience where gesture and sound are inextricably bound together in an intimate relationship, where the sensitivity of Toru Takemitsu was able to seize.
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Governamentalità e commodificazione in A.K.A. Serial Killer
Authors: De Angelis Eugenio
Published: April 2023

In autumn 1968, Nagayama Norio killed four people and was dubbed ‘the hand-gun serial killer’ by the media. The following year a collective led by Adachi Masao shot the experimental documentary film A.K.A. Serial Killer on the subject, leading to a debate on the magazine Eiga hihyō about the approach they used, which would be called fūkeiron, ‘landscape theory’. Starting from the Foucultian concept of governmentality, the article explores how the film documents the transformations taking place in Japan at the end of the high-growth era, producing a critique of media representation of violence and documenting the progressive homogenisation and commodification of the landscape.
Ma 間 e musica: il pieno e il vuoto
Authors: Galliano Luciana
Published: April 2023

The essay examines the concept of ma, a figure of Japanese aesthetic specificity, starting from the organisation of rhythm and meter in the music of Noh theater – which, before being a literary text and a performing art, is above all music. The elusiveness and complexity in the organisation of time, so linked to the breath and the mastery of the performers in their reciprocal musical relationships during the performance, will be considered in the light of specific statements by the great fourteenth-fifteenth century Noh theorist and author Zeami Motokiyo. The magic of the art of Noh is made real through that tense and contradictory timing in the music.
Growing soybean plants by hydroponic method
Authors: Sinegovskaya V. T. , Sinegovskii M. O.
Published: April 2023

Obtaining soybean yield under artificial conditions is possible when developing techniques that provide a high level of mineral nutrition and good illumination, as it is a light demanding crop. In this regard, the objectives of the research included the selection of optimal nutrient substrate and a mineral solution with a ratio of nutrients corresponding to the biological characteristics of soybeans, ensuring the level of illumination of plants for the active flow of photosynthesis and the formation of reproductive organs when growing an early maturing soybean variety Sentyabrinka. The research was carried out in laboratory experiments in 2019-2020 when growing plants on hydroponic installations PGS 2-3. For nutritional conditions, 3 nutrient solutions with different ratios of elements in solution were studied on two types of substrate: high-moor peat and mineral wadding in the form of cubes. To illuminate the plants, OSRAM 36 W fluorescent lamps were used with the intensity of plant illumination controlled by a light meter. For the early maturing variety Sentyabrinka, an illumination level of 19 thousand lux with a day length of 14 hours was used, which ensured active growth, development and fructification of soybean plants with a seed productivity of 0.88 g/plant and a vegetation period of 87 days. A nutrient solution with a content of mineral elements N158P25K179Ca120Mg49 mg/l and an optimal sub-stratum mineral wadding cubes were selected. The use of mineral wadding and nutrient solution N200P120K200Ca280Mg50 mg/l increased the number of beans in soybean plants by 3 pcs/plant compared with growing on peat, which led to an increase in the growing season by 3 days compared to the variant where a solution of N158P25K179Ca120Mg49 mg/l was used.
Cerebellar Structural Abnormality in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study
Authors: Lu Qifang , Chen Jin , Wang Yanming , Huang Li , Jiang Zhoufan , Nguchu Benedictor Alexander , Chen Shishuo , Qiu Bensheng , Wang Xiaoxiao
Published: April 2023

Objective This study uses structural magnetic resonance imaging to explore changes in the cerebellar lobules in patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and further analyze the correlation between cerebellar structural changes and clinical symptoms of ASD.Methods A total of 75 patients with ASD and 97 typically developing (TD) subjects from Autism Brain Imaging Data Exchange dataset were recruited. We adopted an advanced automatic cerebellar lobule segmentation technique called CEREbellum Segmentation to segment each cerebellar hemisphere into 12 lobules. Normalized cortical thickness of each lobule was recorded, and group differences in the cortical measures were evaluated. Correlation analysis was also performed between the normalized cortical thickness and the score of Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised.Results Results from analysis of variance showed that the normalized cortical thickness of the ASD group differed significantly from that of the TD group; specifically, the ASD group had lower normalized cortical thickness than the TD group. Post-hoc analysis revealed that the differences were more predominant in the left lobule VI, left lobule Crus I and left lobule X, and in the right lobule VI and right lobule Crus I. Lowered normalized cortical thickness in the left lobule Crus I in the ASD patients correlated positively with the abnormality of development evident at or before 36 months subscore.Conclusion These results suggest abnormal development of cerebellar lobule structures in ASD patients, and such abnormality might significantly influence the pathogenesis of ASD. These findings provide new insights into the neural mechanisms of ASD, which may be clinically relevant to ASD diagnosis.
Ghrelin Modifies the Impact of Life Stress on Suicidality in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
Authors: Kim Jae-Min , Kang Hee-Ju , Kim Ye-Jin , Kim Ju-Wan , Choi Wonsuk , Lee Ju-Yeon , Kim Sung-Wan , Kim Jung-Chul , Ahn Youngkeun , Jeong Myung Ho
Published: April 2023

Objective This study investigated associations of life stressors and serum ghrelin levels with suicidal ideation (SI), and evaluated the potential mediating effect of ghrelin on associations between life stressors and SI in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).Methods In total, 969 ACS patients recruited from a tertiary university hospital in Korea within 2 weeks of disease onset were evaluated in terms of life stressors (using the List of Threatening Events Questionnaire), serum ghrelin levels, and SI (using the “suicidal thoughts” item of the Montgomery–Asberg Depression Rating Scale). Covariates included sociodemographics, depression, vascular risk factors, and disease severity. After 1 year, 711 patients were re-evaluated in terms of SI; logistic regression was performed with adjustment for covariates.Results Life stressors were significantly associated with SI at baseline and follow-up. Serum ghrelin showed no such associations, but high levels thereof mediated associations of life stressors with SI; significant interaction terms were also observed after adjustment for covariates.Conclusion By evaluating life stressors and serum ghrelin levels, clinical prediction of SI in the acute and chronic phases of ACS could be improved.
ECONOMIC-MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF FORMATION OF INNOVATION AND ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER
Authors: Akhiiezer Оlena , Dunaievska Olha , Rohovyi Anton , Holotaistrova Halyna , Reshetniak Yurii , Mekhovych Serhii
Published: April 2023

The subject of the article is the use of industrial clusters as tools for innovative economic growth. The purpose of the article is to develop an economic-mathematical model of the formation of an industrial cluster, and to create an algorithm for cluster zoning of the economy. Tasks to be solved – analysis of the principles of innovative growth, development of a model of an innovation-engineering industrial cluster, formulation of a methodology for the formation of a regional innovation-engineering cluster, analysis and assessment of the features that arise in clusters, use of cluster analysis for systematization, classification and reduction of the number of features. Applied methods: system analysis, project approach, institutional theory, clustering methods, Bartlett’s sphericity criterion and Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin sampling adequacy criterion, multivariate regression analysis, Fisher’s F-test. The results obtained: it was determined that the best approach to unification of the main components of innovative development, namely state bodies, business and development institutes, is the creation of innovation and engineering clusters. The principles of creation and functioning of such clusters are described. It is shown that the basis of the cluster construction algorithm of regions is the integration of quantitative and qualitative methods of identification and clustering of the economy. This makes it possible, in contrast to existing approaches, not only to identify cluster elements, but also to model the levels of interaction between them. It is proposed to use the synergistic effect from the use of the newly formed structure as an assessment of the efficiency of the cluster. Conclusions: the use of regional innovation and engineering clusters allows for the formation of an effective strategy for the development of the region’s economy. The developed algorithm of cluster zoning integrates quantitative and qualitative methods of determining the clustering possibilities of the region’s economy. The complex interaction of economic and political factors leads to a synergistic effect and allows modeling cluster formation with the identification of the composition of participants and the level of interaction between them.
SOCIAL NETWORKS AS A TOOL FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE ECONOMY OF IMPRESSIONS
Authors: Iastremska Olesia , Nebylytsia Helena
Published: April 2023

In recent years, Internet and social networks have become a full-fledged platform for business and have significant functions of effective and accurate communication to the target audience of information about potential customers, the availability of necessary communication tools to work with customers, companies, sales of goods, services and more. This is especially important in the context of the development of the economy of impressions. The subject of the article is the analysis of the use of social networks in business activities in the conditions of the impression economy. Analysis of the scientific literature has shown that foreign and domestic scientists are constantly looking for ways to develop business in the online environment. However, scientific works on entrepreneurship in social networks are insufficiently substantiated and adapted to the conditions of functioning Ukrainian enterprises, so they need further development. The purpose of this article is to substantiate theoretically the peculiarities of entrepreneurial activity of Ukrainian business entities in social networks. The main tasks of the article are: analysis of statistical data on the use of social networks in business activities and justification of recommendations for the effectiveness of business activities in social networks. The following research methods were used: analysis and synthesis, statistical analysis, monographic analysis, deductive and inductive method, graphic method. The following results were obtained. It is determined, it was concluded that among the existing platforms for business on the Internet, Facebook and Instagram – these are the two best platforms used by marketers. It was noted which social channels are used by experienced marketers to promote the company's products on social networks compared to those who are just starting out. Thus, "young" social network marketers for effective entrepreneurship focus mainly on Facebook and Instagram. At the same time, the most experienced marketers are very diversified in this process. The main criteria for using video content in business as the most effective tool for doing business on social networks are summarized. The main conclusions are as follows. An analysis of the use of video marketing in online business has shown that YouTube is the number one video channel. At the same time, TikTok is a new video platform, but has already actively regained its place in the market. Therefore, the main criteria for including videos in the TikTok recommendation have been summarized. The main opportunities of SMM in different business segments were also considered. The peculiarities of SMM use for large, medium, small businesses, Internet business and b2b-sphere were noted. The main advantages of entrepreneurship in social networks were summarized and highlighted. The results of the study can be the basis for further development of the practical use of social networks for the entrepreneurial activities of Ukrainian enterprises.
TOPOLOGICAL IMAGE PROCESSING FOR COMPREHENSIVE DEFECT AND DEVIATION ANALYSIS USING ADAPTIVE BINARISATION
Authors: Badanyuk Igor , Nevliudov Igor , Nikitin Dmytro
Published: April 2023

The subject of this article is the preparation for recognition and comparison of real topological images of printed circuit boards (PCBs) using adaptive image binarisation with an "automatic window" (the area for scanning the image "Block size"). The aim of the work is to improve the method of adaptive binarisation for images obtained by technical vision systems by developing an automatic algorithm for detecting the required value of the image binarisation window. Objectives: to analyse the subject area for the analysis of technical images of the topology of the SOE; to describe the finding of the global binarisation threshold  using the "Otsu" method; to perform global image binarisation; to calculate the standard deviation of binarisation; to process the results obtained to find the required value of the Block size; to test the developed algorithm in software. Results: an image processing algorithm with automatic adjustment of the "Block size" binarisation window was implemented and tested; software was developed using the proposed algorithm and the performance of global binarisation with an improved method of finding the "Block size" values for scanning an image in processing small elements of the SE topology was compared. This will allow solving the following issues: noise removal – removing noise from the image (noise can occur due to poor scan or photo quality, as well as due to the presence of small spots on the surface of the PCB); image segmentation – dividing the image into separate elements such as contours, zones and text (this process can be automated using image processing software); element detection – finding and separating individual elements such as resistors, capacitors and other components depicted on the topology. Conclusions: according to the results of the work, an algorithm for automatically adjusting the size of the scanning area "Block size" for binarisation of technological images of the SE topology has been developed. The following advantages of this algorithm can be distinguished: automatic finding of the optimal scanning area Block Size; resistance to image noise without the use of smoothing filters; finding details in areas of contrast difference.