bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INFLUENCE OF THE PROBIOTICS «VETOSPORIN G» IN COMBINATION WITH THE PREBIOTIC «GUMI-MALYSH» ON THE IMMUNOBIOLOGICAL BLOOD PARAMETERS OF DAIRY CALVES
Authors:   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Andreeva A.V. , Altynbekov O.M. ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Khakimova A.Z. ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University
Published: December 2020

The aim of the study was to study the effect of the probiotic "Vetosporin G" in combination with the prebiotic "Gumi-malysh" on the immunobiological blood parameters of calves of the dairy growing period. The object of research was calves of 30-day-old black-and-white breed, divided into three groups. In the control group of animals of probiotic preparations were not drinking; the calves of the first experimental group used a probiotic "Vetosporin G"; calves second experimental group – probiotic "Vetosporin G" in combination with prebiotic "Gumi- malysh." The combined use of probiotic and prebiotic promoted favorable effects on immunological indicators of the organism of calves, namely: increase in the content of erythrocytes in 1.2 times the hemoglobin of 1.19 times, leukocyte – 1.28 times; increase in the content of total protein of 1.16 times, the albumin – 1.1 times, globulins - 1.29 times; the increase in the number of T-lymphocytes to 1.18 times, Blymphocytes – 1.34 times; immunoglobulin A – 1.54 times, immunoglobulin M – 1.33 times immunoglobulin G – 1.17 times compared with the same indicators of control group.
THE APPLICATION OF SPROUTED GRAIN PULSES IN BAKERY PRODUCTS
Authors:   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Chernenkov E.N. , Koschina E.I. ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Koschina A.A. ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University
Published: December 2020

This article is devoted to the study of the use of sprouted lentil grains, for the subsequent improvement of the quality and biological value of bread, by adding this type of raw material to the recipe. At this stage, the physicochemical and organoleptic characteristics of bread with the addition of various dosages of sprouted lentils were studied. According to the results of the studies, it was found that the optimal dosage of adding lentils in the manufacture of bread is 4%. As a result, a bread recipe was developed using sprouted wheat grain and the physicochemical parameters of this product were determined: moisture content was 36.51%, porosity was 73.61%, and acidity was 3 degrees.
THE IMPACT OF SECURITIES MARKETS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN ZIMBABWE
Authors: Mawanza Wilford , Mpofu Nkululeko , Nyoni Silethemba
Published: December 2020

The paper examines the impact of securities exchange on economic growth in Zimbabwe for the period 1980 to 2017. The study adopted the endogenous growth model on which magnitude and fluidity of securities were deemed to be the main drivers of the economy. The ordinary least squares regression technique was applied as the main method of analysis and as the maximum likelihood estimator. The findings of the study showed that securities exchange has blended impacts on economic expansion. It was observed that the market size (market capitalisation) and foreign direct investment (FDI) have a significant positive impact on the economic growth.
Estudo das repercussões do Programa Residência Pedagógica na formação de Professores de Matemática
Authors: Tinti Douglas da Silva , Silva José Fernandes da
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar as repercussões do Programa Residência Pedagógica - PRP na formação de professores de Matemática. Para tanto, realizou-se uma metassíntese qualitativa a partir de 14 estudos apresentados no XIII Encontro Nacional de Educação Matemática. Com vistas a aprofundar a análise das repercussões, os estudos foram agrupados em cinco categorias, a saber: práticas inovadoras; reflexões sobre o PRP; contribuições para a formação inicial do professor de Matemática; aproximação com a escola da Educação Básica e formação e integração dos envolvidos no PRP. Os resultados permitiram compreender que as repercussões identificadas decorrem das características do PRP, enquanto Política Pública de formação. Desse modo, as repercussões apresentadas são oriundas da centralidade do Programa (formação de professores), que foi dinamizada em regime de parceria entre universidade e escola, mobilizando processos de inserção, imersão e de regência no contexto escolar.
A vivência na residência pedagógica em química: aspectos formativos e reflexões para o desenvolvimento da prática docente
Authors: Vasconcelos Flávia  C. G. C. , Silva João Roberto Ratis Tenório da
Published: December 2020

O Programa da Residência Pedagógica é apresentado como um projeto inovador que estimula a articulação entre teoria e prática nos cursos de licenciatura. Além de discutir a busca de melhorias na prática formativa do licenciando, esta pesquisa apresenta as percepções de licenciandos em Química que participaram do primeiro edital da CAPES, edital N. 8/2018 do campus do Agreste da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Mediante os dados apresentados, os residentes conseguiram desenvolver habilidades que versam na prática docente, atendendo aos objetivos do programa, em uma perspectiva de um futuro profissional que reflete a sua prática. Ademais, também foi percebido a necessidade de momentos formativos para os professores preceptores, bem como de uma melhor atuação da gestão escolar na receptividade do programa.
VİYOLONSEL EĞİTİMİNE DÖRDÜNCÜ POZİSYONDAN BAŞLAMAK ÜZERİNE GÖRÜŞ VE ÖNERİLER
Authors: ELBEYİ Gözde , SAKAR Mümtaz
Published: December 2020

Bu araştırma, Viyolonsel eğitimine dördüncü pozisyondan başlamaya ilişkin görüş ve önerilerin sunulması amacıyla hazırlanmıştır. Viyolonsel eğitiminde, zihin-beden uyumunun öğrencide bilgiyi kalıcılaştırdığı, kinestetik becerinin gelişmesine dördüncü pozisyonun etkisi açıklanmıştır. Merkezi sinir sistemine dayanan bu süreçlerin, öğrencinin viyolonsele başlangıç aşamasında dördüncü pozisyonun etkisi anlatılmıştır. Araştırmanın amacına uygun olarak dört devlet konservatuvarında görev yapan ve görev yapmış uzmanlarla yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme yapılmış, yapılan görüşmeler kategorize edilmiş ve yorumlanmıştır. Araştırmada dördüncü pozisyon başlangıç metotlarındaki etütlerin teknik ilerleyişi verilmiş ve yorumlanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, yapılan literatür taramasından elde edilen konuya ilişkin görüşler aktarılmış, öneriler sunulmuştur.
Osobine ličnosti učenika, strategije samoregulacije učenja i suočavanja sa školskim neuspjehom, dob i rod kao prediktori objektivnoga i subjektivnoga školskog uspjeha
Authors: Nikčević-Milković Anela , Tatalović Vorkapić Sanja
Published: December 2020

Cijeli niz istraživanja potvrđuje povezanost između osobina
ličnosti, samoregulacije učenja i školskoga postignuća, iako te povezanosti
nisu jednostavne. Osobine ličnosti važni su prediktori objašnjenja
samoregulacije učenja, a jedno i drugo važni su prediktori objašnjenja
objektivnoga i subjektivnoga školskog uspjeha, odnosno zadovoljstva školom.
Osnovni je cilj ovoga istraživanja bio ispitati u kojoj mjeri demografske
karakteristike učenika (dob i rod), osobine ličnosti, (meta)kognitivne
strategije učenja, strategije suočavanja sa školskim neuspjehom i strategije
traženja socijalne podrške (kao prediktori) objašnjavaju objektivni i
subjektivni školski uspjeh (kao kriterije). U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 457
učenika 6. i 8. razreda osnovne škole i 2. razreda srednje škole iz četiriju
osnovnih i triju srednjih škola u Republici Hrvatskoj. Rezultati pokazuju da se
s povećanjem dobi smanjuje objektivni školski uspjeh. Učenice imaju veći
objektivni školski uspjeh, kao i savjesniji učenici te oni učenici koji manje
koriste maladaptivne strategije površinskoga kognitivnog procesiranja
informacija (što je i najznačajniji negativni prediktor objektivnoga školskog
uspjeha). Navedeni set prediktora uspješno je objasnio 29 % objektivnoga
školskog uspjeha kao kriterija. S povećanjem dobi učenika smanjuje se i
subjektivni školski uspjeh. Učenici koji su viši na osobini Ugodnosti, koji
manje koriste maladaptivne strategije zaštite emocija udaljavanjem prilikom
suočavanja sa školskim neuspjehom, a više rabe adaptivne strategije traženja
emocionalne i instrumentalne podrške od prijatelja, imaju veći subjektivni
školski uspjeh. Navedeni set prediktora uspješno je objasnio 18 %
subjektivnoga školskog uspjeha kao kriterija.
Kritički
osvrt na konceptualne i metodološke probleme u istraživanjima evolucije socijalne
kognicije na primjeru kooperativnoga rješavanja problema
Authors: Ostojić Ljerka
Published: December 2020

Jedno je od glavnih istraživačkih područja u socijalnoj kogniciji životinja kooperativno
rješavanje problema, tj. kognicija kod međusobne suradnje životinja. Smatra se
da je socijalna kognicija evoluirala zbog zahtjeva koje donosi život u grupama
i često se drži adaptacijom za takav život. Analiza socijalnoga učenja, drugoga
istraživačkog područja unutar socijalne kognicije, pokazala je da je ta
pretpostavka u literaturi prouzročila dva problema. Prvo, postoji pristranost
prema testiranju socijalnih vrsta, i drugo, postoji a priori pretpostavka da je
socijalno učenje kvalitativno drugačije od individualnoga. Ta dva problema nisu
nužno ograničena na socijalno učenje, nego mogu biti prisutna i u drugim
poljima unutar istraživanja socijalne kognicije. Primjena slične analize na
kooperativno rješavanje problema ukazuje da i u tome području postoje oba
problema. Prvo, empirijska se istraživanja provode ponajprije na vrstama koje
su socijalne i na onima koje pokazuju kooperativna ponašanja u divljini. Drugo,
pretpostavka da se kooperativno rješavanje problema temelji na specifično socijalnim
kognitivnim sposobnostima implicirana je u velikome dijelu literature. Moguće
je da je to rezultat miješanja različitih komponenti unutar kognitivnoga
procesa: koja je informacija potrebna za uspješnu kooperaciju i kako se ta
informacija stječe. Dok prva komponenta mora uključivati informaciju o drugome
pojedincu, ne postoji indikacija da se druga komponenta mora razlikovati od već
poznatih, općenamjenskih mehanizama. Ta dva problema sprečavaju sistematsko
ispitivanje razlika između vrsta i ometaju istraživanje evolucije
kooperativnoga rješavanja problema.
Validation
of the Serbian Translation of the Disgust Propensity and Sensitivity Scale
(DPSS)
Authors: Rokvić Nikola
Published: December 2020

Disgust represents a feeling of revulsion and is manifested as a response to adverse
stimuli and indicates a motivation to withdraw from the stimulus. Several
attempts were made to measure disgust, the earliest being the Disgust
Sensitivity Scale (Haidt et al., 1994) that relied on responses to disgust
elicitors, and the Disgust Propensity and Sensitivity Scale (DPSS, Cavanagh
& Davey, 2000) that focused on the feeling itself, not on the strength of
the reaction to specific disgust elicitors. There are two proposed models of
the DPSS, one with two subscales, disgust propensity (DP) and disgust
sensitivity (DS), and the other with three subscales where the
self-focused/ruminative disgust (SFR) split from DS. This study aimed to
validate the Serbian translation of the scale. We used two samples, a student
sample (N = 437) and a social network user sample (N = 344). We used
confirmatory factor analysis in both samples and the yielded results have shown
that the three-factor solution is superior. The internal consistency of the
subscales was marginally acceptable, while SFR subscale alpha value lagged in
the social network user sample. Significant gender differences in subscale
values were detected as expected, adding to the scale validity. Also, DP and DS
registered a weak positive correlation with trait Neuroticism, negative affect,
stress, depression, and anxiety. These results will further our claims that our
translation of the DPSS is valid. In conclusion, we believe that the Serbian
translation of the 12 item DPSS scale is viable for use in future research on
this subject.
Медіарепутація органів державної влади в Україні: антикризовий інструментарій
Authors: Кочубей Лариса
Published: December 2020

На сьогодні ЗМІ виступають як провідники між органами державної влади та громадськістю. Налагоджений механізм взаємодії органів державної влади з представниками ЗМІ, ефективна та відкрита інформаційна політика держави, наповнення інформаційного простору ключовими повідомленнями на сьогодні є одними з основних завдань влади в напрямі подолання кризи.Метою даної статті є: дослідити основні тенденції, які існують в одній із важливих сфер – вироблення антикризової стратегії для ефективного формування медіарепутації органів державної влади України.У процесі проведення дослідження було використано низку загальнонаукових та спеціальних методів дослідження, зокрема, структурно-функціональний, компаративний, кількісно-якісний, емпіричних досліджень тощо.Відсутність чіткої комунікативної стратегії, професійних антикризових структурних підрозділів для моніторингу інформації, її аналізу, недостатня діагностика реакції громадян на комунікаційні повідомлення та на спроби вирішити конфліктні та кризові ситуації спричиняє зниження репутації України на міжнародній арені, унеможливлює можливість органів державної влади вирішувати кризові питання та інформувати громадськість під час кризових та надзвичайних ситуацій.У результаті дослідження констатовано, що бракує артикуляції змістовних відповідей на болючі питання і цілеспрямованого концентрування уваги ЗМІ та громадськості на сприянні вирішенню проблем замість поширення деструктивних настроїв. Держава в нових умовах глобалізації інформаційного простору та інформаційних війн зобов’язана привести медіазаконодавство України до європейських стандартів, забезпечити збереження національних інтересів, вживати своєчасні заходи для захисту вразливих груп населення від потенційно шкідливого контенту, не перешкоджаючи при цьому реалізації права на свободу слова. Рівень довіри до державних інституцій катастрофічно падає й за цих умов органам державної влади варто було би налагодити тісну співпрацю з організаціями громадянського суспільства. Одним із ключових методів діагностики є оперативний медіамоніторинг, який дозволив би оперативно проаналізувати сутність проблеми, що спричинила кризу й обрати найоптимальнішу стратегію реагування, від офіційного звернення з визнанням наявної проблеми та планом дій із ліквідації її наслідків до спроби зупинити/сповільнити поширення інформації, аби виграти час для планування.
Utjecaj paleolitičke prehrane u trajanju od 12 tjedana na tjelesnu masu, HbA1c i kvalitetu života kod osoba oboljelih od dijabetesa tipa 2
Authors: Šadek Tihana , Vukelić Ana , Prašek Manja , Šatalić Zvonimir
Published: December 2020

U današnje doba dijabetes tipa 2 jedno je od najčešćih kroničnih oboljenja kod kojeg se s vremenom, zbog loše metaboličke regulacije, razvijaju različite zdravstvene komplikacije. Osnovni princip liječenja dijabetesa tipa 2 je prehrana uz redovitu tjelesnu aktivnost, samokontrola i peroralna terapija prema uputi liječnika. Kako paleolitička prehrana ima karakteristike koje bi mogle biti od koristi u
kontroli dijabetesa tipa 2, od nedavno se istražuje kao moguća prevencija i dijetoterapija. Cilj ovog rada bio je ispitati utjecaj paleolitičke prehrane na tjelesnu masu, indeks tjelesne mase kao i na parametar dugoročne glikemije (HbA1c) te procijeniti njenu prihvatljivost kod oboljelih i utjecaj na kvalitetu života. Osam ispitanika s dijabetesom tipa 2 slijedilo je načela paleolitičke prehrane u trajanju od 12 tjedana. Nakon intervencije došlo je do vrlo malog smanjenja u tjelesnoj masi (1,4 %) i HbA1c (0,1 %) te se umjereno povećala kvaliteta života u pogledu društvenih odnosa (10,9 %) i utjecaja okoline (6,6 %). Paleolitička prehrana se pokazala prihvatljiva
prema percepciji zdravstvenog utjecaja, lakoći pridržavanja, stupnju sitosti, ukusnosti, smanjenoj potrebi za slatkom hranom, lakoći nabave namirnica te prema percepciji općeg zdravlja i blagostanja, dok je financijski trošak predstavljao jedini faktor neprihvatljivosti ovakvog načina prehrane.
Influence of hydrocolloids addition (carboxymethylcellulose and guargum) on some quality attributes of wheat and high quality cassava flour and its bread making potentials
Authors: Olatidoye Olawale Paul , Shittu Abdulrazak , Sobowale Sunday Samuel , Olayemi Wasiu Ajani , Adeluka Isi Favour
Published: December 2020

High quality cassava flour (HQCF) is now widely used production of baked
foods in Nigeria but bread quality is impaired when it is used in the bread formulation. In order to overcome this problem, six breads samples were produced from wheat/HQCF/hydrocolloid:T0100%wheat flour(control);T190:9:CMC;T290:9:GG;T3,80:18:CMC;T4,80:18:GG;T570:27:CMC;T670:27:GG.
The flour blends were analyzed for functional, colour and pasting properties while breads characteristics and sensory evaluation were performed in order to assess effect of hydrocolloids on bread. The results showed composite flour with hydrocolloids had the highest bulk density (0.704g/ml), water absorption capacity (2.98m/g), least gelation concentration (4.4g/g), oil absorption capacity (0.71m/g), while control had the highest swelling capacity (1.68g/g). Significant differences at p<0.05 were found on the pasting properties of addition of hydrocolloids with lower pasting temperature (71oC) and time (6.08 min). Bread quality attributes such as loaf volume, specific loaf volume, oven spring, crust colour, crumb colour and firmness of the fresh breads significantly improved with the addition of hydrocolloids compared with bread produced without improvers. The results show that high quality cassava flour could be incorporated up to 18% with carboxymethylcellulose at 2% level without affecting its overall acceptability and thereby enhance the potential for using locally produced flours in bread baking. Sensory score of bread from the addition of hydrocolloids were all acceptable by the panelist. The addition of hydrocolloids could be used as an effective means of improving the quality of gluten free bread.
Toksični učinci mikotoksina
Authors: Pleadin Jelka , Lešić Tina , Šarkanj Bojan , Kiš Maja , Frece Jadranka , Zadravec Manuela , Markov Ksenija , Kmetič Ivana
Published: December 2020

Mikotoksini predstavljaju prirodne toksine koji učestalo kontaminiraju hranu i hranu za životinje, a primarno ih sintetiziraju plijesni iz rodova Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium, Alternaria i Claviceps. Ove tvari predstavljaju vrlo stabilne spojeve, otporne na različite uvjete proizvodnje, prerade i skladištenja hrane. Mikotoksini mogu prouzročiti niz štetnih učinaka po zdravlje ljudi i životinja, tzv. mikotoksikoze, uključujući karcinogenost, mutagenost, genotoksičnost, imunotoksičnost, neurotoksičnost, hepatotoksičnost, nefrotoksičnost, te druge, pri čemu često istovremeno djeluju na više ciljnih mjesta u organizmu, u ovisnosti o toksičnosti samog mikotoksina te dozi i vremenu izloženosti.
Za veliki broj mikotoksina još uvijek nema dovoljno dokaza o njihovim štetnim učincima na ljudsko zdravlje, ali se temeljem utvrđene osjetljivosti različitih životinjskih vrsta pretpostavlja da i u ljudi mogu izazvati slična djelovanja. Ujedno, za većinu mikotoksina koji se učestalo zajednički pojavljuju u hrani i hrani za životinje nisu razjašnjeni njihovi učinci u organizmu koji mogu varirati
od antagonističkih do sinergističkih. Ovaj rad daje pregled mehanizama djelovanja mikotoksina od najvećeg javnozdravstvenog značaja i njihovih toksičnih učinaka u organizmu.
A practical application of sensory and rheological measurement in the development of fish pâté quality attributes
Authors: Ranilović Jasmina , Bebek Josip , Tomić - Obrdalj Helena , Gajari Davorka , Cvetković Tanja
Published: December 2020

The flavor and texture of fish pâté are the most important attributes for consumers. The aim of the study was to analyze and compare commercial fish pâté with a laboratory prototype by combining sensory and rheological measurements. Quantitative Descriptive Analysis and Texture profile were established by expert sensory panelists, while the texture was additionally examined through rheological measurement. The results show a statistically significant difference between samples in relation to four flavor characteristics (color, fish odor, flavor saltiness, p < 0.05) and five texture characteristics (surface, plasticity, spreadability, density, graininess, p < 0.05). Regarding texture profile, the commercial fish pâté showed firmer density, and spreadability than does the laboratory prototype. Sensory and rheological data for both samples were highly positively correlated. Although the laboratory prototype has reached a certain level of desirable characteristics of fish pate (color, taste, spices) the acceptability of the observed differences in texture should be examined on a representative sample of consumers.
Effect of selected starter cultures on production, properties and shelf life of fresh type cheese
Authors: Barukčić Irena , Keškić Marta , Lisak Jakopović Katarina , Karlović Sven , Božanić Rajka
Published: December 2020

The aim of this study was to examine the influence of different starter cultures including protective culture on the production and properties of fresh cheese. Fresh cheeses were produced from pasteurized milk by adding mesophilic starter cultures, mesophilic cultures and liquid rennet and by adding protective culture. All samples were analysed for acidity (active and titratable), microbiological quality, texture, colour and sensory properties during 21 days of cold storage. Additionally, milk fat, the total dry matter, total proteins and mineral
content were determined in all cheese samples on the first day of storage. It could be observed that the used mesophilic culture in general did not affect chemical composition of cheese. As expected, during the storage period acidity in all cheeses decreased, while the number of microorganisms increased, whereby that changes were significantly slowed down in cheese produced by adding protective culture. Scores of sensory evaluation were high during the entire storage period for all cheeses, but samples containing and cheese protective cultures achieved the highest score (18.56) at the first as well as at the last day of storage (17.98). According to all analyses, it is evident that the shelf life of cheese produced by adding protective culture has been prolonged for 12 days in comparison to samples produced without protective culture, and accounted 21 days when properly cool stored. In conclusion, the addition of protective culture might be useful for extending the shelf life and maintaining sensory properties as well as colour of fresh cheese.
Effect of accelerated solvent extraction conditions on the isolation of bioactive compounds from fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) seeds
Authors: Repajić Maja , Ekić Sara , Kruk Valentina , Dragović Uzelac Verica
Published: December 2020

This study focused to establish the optimal conditions of accelerated solvent extraction (ASE), i.e., temperature, static extraction time and number of extraction cycles, for the isolation of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) seeds phenols and pigments using 96% ethanol as an extraction solvent. Hence, extraction conditions of temperature (80 and 110 °C), static extraction time (5 and 10 min) and number of extraction cycle (1, 2, 3 and 4) were varied. Obtained extracts were spectrophotometrically analyzed for the content of total phenols (TP), total chlorophylls (TCHL) and total carotenoids (TCAR). Applied extraction conditions had a significant (p<0.01) influence on the yields of analyzed compounds, except for static extraction time on TCAR (p=0.11). Based on the results of statistical analysis, the highest levels of TP and TCHL were achieved at the most invasive conditions (110
°C/10 min/4 cycles), while shorter period was sufficient to reach the highest TCAR yield (110 °C/5 min/3 cycles). In summary, ASE demonstrated
to be effective extraction technique for the isolation of fennel seeds hydrophilic and lipophilic bioactive compounds.
On Almost Generalized Weakly Symmetric $\alpha$-Cosymplectic Manifolds
Authors: YILDIRIM Mustafa , BEYENDİ Selahattin
Published: December 2020

In the present paper, we study the notions of an almost generalized weakly symmetric $\alpha$-cosymplectic manifolds and an almost generalized weakly Ricci-symmetrik $\alpha$-cosymplectic manifolds.
Drying and heating of scrap metal at steelmaking: industrial safety, economics, ecology
Authors: Spirin V. A. , Nikol’skii V. E. , Vokhmintsev D. V. , Moiseev A. A. , Smirnov P. G. , Platashov A. G.
Published: December 2020

At steel production based on scrap metal utilization, the scrap heating before charging into a melting facility is an important way of energy efficiency increase and ecological parameters improving. In winter time scrap metal charging with ice inclusions into a metal melt can result in a considerable damage of equipment and even accidents. Therefore, scrap preliminary drying is necessary to provide industrial safety. It was shown, that in countries with warm and low-snow climate with no risk of scrap metal icing up during its transportation and storing in the open air, the basic task being solved at the scrap drying is an increase of energy efficiency of steelmaking. InRussiathe scrap metal drying first of all provides the safety of the process and next - energy saving. Existing technologies of scrap metal drying and heating considered, as well as advantages and drawbacks of technical solutions used at Russian steel plants. In winter time during scrap metal heating at conveyers (Consteel process) hot gases penetrate not effectively into its mass, the heat is not enough for evaporation of wetness in the metal charge. At scrap heating by the furnace gases, a problem of dioxines emissions elimination arises. Application of shaft heaters results in high efficiency of scrap heating. However, under conditions of Russian winter the upper scrap layers are not always heated higher 0 °С and after getting into a furnace bath the upper scrap layers cause periodical vapor explosions. The shaft heaters create optimal conditions for dioxines formation, which emit into atmosphere. It was shown, that accounting Russian economic and nature conditions, the metal charge drying and heating in modified charging buckets by the heat of burnt natural gas or other additional fuel is optimal. The proposed technical solution enables to burnt off organic impurities ecologically safely, to melt down ice, to evaporate the wetness in the scrap as well as to heat the charge as enough as the charging logistics enables it. The method was implemented at several Russian steel plants. Technical and economical indices of scrap metal drying in buckets under conditions of EAF-based shop, containing two furnaces ДСП-100, presented.
Effect of dietary components and nutritional status on the development of pre-school children
Authors: Zyśk Beata , Stefańska Ewa , Ostrowska Lucyna
Published: December 2020

Background. The preschool period is a time of intensive changes: physical, motoric, cognitive, emotional and social development of the child. The diet should provide optimal energy andnutrient levels. Due to their properties, some of the dietary components may be particularly important in child development procesess. These include omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, vitamin D, antioxidants, iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc and copper.
Objective. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of selected dietary components, the nutritional status and sleep duration in children at pre-school ages (3-6-years old) on their emotional sphere, as well as the cognitive, physical and social development.
Material and methods. Anonymous research was carried out among 75 randomly selected children aged 3-6 years old in the Municipal Kindergarten in Ruciane-Nida. Research methods consited of a questionnaire, a 3-day food record, growth charts, and standardized development observation sheets. Software used for evaluation and analysis of obtained results was Diet 5.0. and Statistica 13.
Results. It was observed that the increase of the BMI percentile correlated with a lesser social development of children.
Children who slept a recommended number of hours presented higher level of cognitive developmnent. High level of cognitive development was more common in children supplementing vitamin D. Higher intake of folates, vitamin D, vitamin E, magnesium, zinc and copper correlated positively with a higher level of cognitive development.
Conclusions. Application of the proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle principles supports a proper child development.
All dietary components should be balanced, however some nutrients are of especial significance during the childhood development and therefore their optimal intake is essential for this developmental period.
The relationships between food attitudes and sociodemographic determinants among students of the Third Age University in northern Poland
Authors: Tańska Magdalena , Babicz-Zielińska Ewa
Published: December 2020

Background. A thorough understanding of nutritional needs, food attitudes, and preferences are necessary for aging societies. So far the detailed studies on food attitudes and their determinants among elderly people were relatively scarce.
Objective. This research was aimed at the determination of relationships between food attitudes and some sociodemographic features among elderly people, students of the Third Age University in Poland.
Material and methods. The study was conducted among 607 students of the Third Age University based on the authors`questionnaire. The survey was anonymous. The attitudes towards health benefits of foods, novel foods, light and organic foods, food as a reward and pleasure, restriction of food intake, and the packaging and composition of food were investigated.
Results. The relationships between attitudes and gender, age, education level, professional activity, BMI index, and economic status were differentiated. The positive attitudes over 50% were noticed only for the health benefits of foods and the packaging and composition of the food. For the other attitudes, the neutral attitudes were dominant. The three significant relations between attitudes and sociodemographic determinants were notices only for gender, two such relations were found for professional activity, the economic status and BMI index, and relations between age or education level – only for a single attitude.
Conclusions. The obtained results may be explained as a complex effect of specifics of this group and the overall tendency for conservative attitudes observed among elderly people. The food attitudes are significantly related to gender and other determinants become much less important for the surveyed group of the participants of the Third Age University.
Radiation monitoring of agricultural soils of the Volyn region in Ukraine
Authors: Hromyk Oksana , Ilyin Leonid , Grygus Igor , Korotun Serhii , Ilyina Olga , Zukow Walery
Published: December 2020

Background. The development of effective environmental management programs requires an appropriate assessment of the current state of the environment and contributes to anticipating future changes in the state of the environment.
Obtaining such information is one of the main objectives of monitoring the environment, which is subject to anthropogenic stress, including radiological contamination. The distribution of radionuclides and their ability to migrate in ecological chains and concentration in individual parts requires special control in contaminated areas.
Objective. The purpose of the study was to analyze the content of radionuclides ( 137Cs and 90Sr) in soils near the settlements of the zone of radioactive contamination of the Volyn region and their spatial differentiation. Priority is given to agricultural lands, soils, crop products, which necessitates the organization of targeted monitoring of the agro industrial complex.
Material and methods. Radioactivity from 137Cs and 90Sr in the soil originating in the Volyn region was studied from 1996 to 2018. Radiation control was carried out on the area of 59852 ha (arable land - 38897 ha, meadows and pastures – 20955 ha).
Results. A significant part of the study area has elevated levels of radioactive contamination. The density of radionuclide contamination of agricultural soils in the settlements of the region has been determined. Density of pollution of all surveyed agricultural lands 137Cs ranges from 0.01 to 2.826 Ci/km2, and 90Sr from 0.01 to 0.048 Ci/km2.
Conclusions. The radiological situation in the Volyn region (Ukraine) remains stable. There are slight fluctuations of 137Cs and 90Sr, which is due to changes in weather conditions, which leads to an increase or decrease in groundwater and as a consequence - the migration of radionuclides. The most polluted were the soils of administrative districts of Manevychi and Liubeshiv.
Strategy of development and export potential of the grain complex of Russia. Regional aspect
Authors: Voronin Boris , Karpuhin M , Chupina Irina , Voronina Yana
Published: December 2020

Abstract. Grain production and legal regulation of this industry are of paramount importance for the food security of the country. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the adopted laws and regulations governing relations in the field of grain and its processed products, as well as the state of grain growing in the Sverdlovsk region. The article uses the methods of analysis and synthesis, the method of generalization, the method of environmental forecasting, as well as the method of strategic planning. The results of this article are based on the fact that the Law of the Russian Federation No. 4973-1 “On Grain”, adopted on May 14, 1993 (currently not in full force), established in the first article that grain is a national treasure of the Russian Federation, one of the main factors of economic stability. By Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 491 of August 4, 2005, state control over the quality and safety of grain, mixed feed and components for their production, as well as by-products of grain processing, is assigned to the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that the Law “On Grain” has not become the main integrated legal act in the complex regulating relations in the field of grain growing. Therefore, at present, the most important legal act is the Long-term strategy for the development of the grain complex of the Russian Federation until 2035, which, according to the authors, should consider the organizational and economic mechanisms for the production of the grain complex in close interconnection, where high-quality grain should be provided with appropriate technologies at all stages of its production, as well as during transportation, storage and processing.
Woman with Turner syndrome and her child with acute leukemia (a case report)
Authors: Kitsera N. , Dorosh O. , Makukh H.
Published: December 2020

Summary. Turner syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal condition that affects development in females. The case of TS in the mother whose child was diagnosed with acute leukemia at the age of 1.5 years is presented. FANCI gene in child was detected among 94 genes associated­ with hematologic malignancies. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, common-B ІІ, L1, associated with t(12;21)(p13;q22), TEL/AML1 (ETV6/RUNX1) in a child was detected during a prophylactic examination. During the treatment of the baby, the mother had a second pregnancy, which ended in miscarriage at 8 weeks. Upon cytogenetic examination in the mother TS was revealed — mos45,Х[23]/46, ХХ[7], and the father’s karyotype was without abnormalities (46, ХУ). After chemotherapy, the child is in clinical-hematological remission. It could be suggested that chromosomal abnormalities in mother with TS may cause the chromosomal instability and hematological malignancy in offspring.
Analisis Peran Inovasi, Kompetensi Akuntansi, dan Dukungan Pemerintah terhadap Daya Saing UMKM Kota Tangerang Selatan
Authors: Khotimah Husnul , Budi Saksono
Published: December 2020

This study analyzes the direct and indirect effects of accounting competence and government support on the competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Tangerang City with innovation used as an intervening variable. Data obtained from a questionnaire from as many as 169 SMEs as the final sample. The data analysis of this study used path analysis with the SPSS version 23 application. The results showed that accounting competence, government support, and innovation positively affected the competitiveness of SMEs. Innovation is proven to play a role in mediating the indirect effect of accounting competence and government support on SMEs' competitiveness. Based on this, SMEs need to improve its accounting competencies and innovations. On the other hand, government support is also essential to increase the competitiveness of SMEs. Whether it is support in infrastructure provision, financial management assistance and innovation, and access to capital. ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh langsung maupun tidak langsung kompetensi akuntansi dan dukungan pemerintah terhadap daya saing usaha mikro kecil menengah (UMKM) di Kota Tangerang Selatan dengan inovasi dipergunakan sebagai variabel intervening. Data didapatkan dari kuesioner yang dari sebanyak 169 pelaku UMKM sebagai sampel final yang diambil secara purposive. Analisis data penelitian ini menggunakan analisis jalur dengan aplikasi SPSS versi 23. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kompetensi akuntansi, dukungan pemerintah, dan inovasi terbukti berpengaruh positif terhadap daya saing UMKM. Inovasi terbukti  berperan memediasi pengaruh tidak langsung kompetensi akuntansi dan dukungan pemerintah terhadap daya saing UMKM. Berdasarkan hal itu, sangat penting bagi UMKM untuk meningkatkan kompetensi akuntansi dan inovasi yang dimilikinya. Di sisi lain, dukungan pemerintah juga sangat penting untuk meningkatkan daya saing UMKM. Baik itu dukungan dalam bentuk penyediaan infrastruktur, pendampingan pengelolaan keuangan dan inovasi, maupun akses terhadap permodalan
Peran Fintech terhadap Inklusi Keuangan pada UMKM Tangerang Selatan
Authors: Marini Marini , Linawati Linawati , Putra Rezi Eka
Published: December 2020

The development of information technology which is supported by the rapid use of the internet has created several fintech that will make it easier for people to get digital financial services. The Financial Services Authority stated that the increase in national financial inclusion could be triggered by one factor, namely increased access to the use of fintech. The purpose of this study aimed to determine the role of fintech on financial inclusion in MSMEs in South Tangerang. The population in this study are MSMEs in South Tangerang with a sample of 487 informants. Researchers used primary data in the form of questionnaires that were distributed online and offline. The convenience sampling method is used in data collection in this type of quantitative research. Linear regression was used as an analytical technique. This study concluded that fintech has a positive effect on financial inclusion by 9%. ABSTRAKPerkembangan teknologi informasi yang didukung dengan pesatnya penggunaan internet memunculkan beberapa fintech yang akan mempermudah masyarakat untuk mendapatkan layanan keuangan secara digital. Otoritas Jasa Keuangan menyatakan bahwa peningkatan inklusi keuangan nasional dapat dipicu oleh salah satu faktor yaitu peningkatan akses dalam penggunaan fintech. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peran fintech terhadap inklusi keuangan pada UMKM se Tangerang Selatan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pelaku UMKM di wilayah Tangerang Selatan dengan sampel sebanyak 487 informan. Peneliti menggunakan data primer berupa kuesioner yang disebar secara online dan offline. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif yang menggunakan metode convenience sampling dalam pengumpulan data. Riset ini menggunakan regresi linier untuk menganalisis data. Penelitian ini menghasilkan kesimpulan bahwa fintech memiliki pengaruh yang positif terhadap inklusi keuangan sebesar 9%.
IOT Based Analyzation of Press Machine in Automation Industry
Authors: Patel Jagdish , Murtadak Komal , Deore Sayali , Thorat Vaishnavi
Published: December 2020

They say that companies that do not understand the importance of Analyzation are less likely to survive in the modern economy. Your data is your most valuable asset. Data management is important because the data your organization create is a very valuable resource. The last thing you want to do is spend time and resources collecting data and business intelligence, only to lose or misplace that information. In that case, you would then have to spend time and resources again to get that same business intelligence you already had. However, only well prepared and analyzed data leads to process knowledge and finally, to process control and continuous improvement. Thus, a robust and efficient data analytics strategy is one of the most valuable concepts for the process industry.
Evaluating Ghanaian Family Carers' Perceptions on the Use of Healthcare Wearable Devices by Dementia Patients
Authors: Larnyo Ebenezer , Dai Baozhen , Akey-Torku Benedicta , Nutakor Jonathan Aseye , Ababio Tetteh Ebenezer , Larnyo Abigail , Mensah Naa Morkor-Dzormo
Published: December 2020

This study seeks to assess the perceptions and readiness of family carers of dementia patients in Ghana to recommend for use of healthcare wearable devices by dementia patients.

Using a structured questionnaire, this study sampled and analyzed the views of 355 family carers from thirteen administrative regions of Ghana. The different perceptions of family carers on the use of healthcare wearable devices based on questions adapted from the extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model, were assessed using Pearson’s correlation and multiple linear regression.

The results of the regression indicated that the model explained 75.4% of the variance of behavioral intention and was a significant predictor of family carers’ perception on the use of healthcare wearable devices by patients with dementia in Ghana. In terms of the individual contributions of family carers’ perceptions based on the extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model’s indicators, all indicators contributed significantly to the model with p-values less than 0.05 except family carers’ perception on social influence and perception on resistance to change, which were not significant with p-values greater than 0.05.

Despite concerns of insufficient disposable income of carers, and existence of inherent issues relating to safety, privacy and security of patients data in their quest to use healthcare wearable devices, our findings suggest that family carers in Ghana are willing and ready to recommend for use of healthcare wearable devices by dementia patients, which may consequently enhance their well-being and help satisfy their desire to live independently.
Factors influencing the Production of Local Rice in Ghana : The Moderating Role of Open Innovation
Authors: Adomako Kankam William , Yun Tian Hong , Appiah-Twum Florence , Akolgo Isaac Gumah , Asamoah Eric Owusu
Published: December 2020

Purpose – The study reports the factors influencing the production of local rice in Ghana with a moderating effect of open innovation to boost rice production.

Design/methodology/approach – This study employs a cross-sectional survey to gather the views of 250 rice farmers. A self-administered survey questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data was analyzed using SmartPLS software 3.2.8.

Findings – The study indicates that land tenure system, inadequate infrastructure and irrigation system are the factors influencing the production of local rice in Ghana. The findings suggest

that all four factors have a significant and positive effect on the production of rice. The study shows that there is a direct and positive relationship between open innovation and output of rice production in Ghana. Open innovation was found to moderate the positive relationship between infrastructure and rice output. Again, the relationship between land tenure system and rice production is moderated by open innovation. Furthermore, the relationship between irrigation and rice production is moderated by open innovation.  

Practical implications – To improve rice production, the study therefore, recommend that, infrastructure is provided in the rice producing areas to enhance rice production by investing in the area of road networks, rice-milling equipment such as pre-cleaners, destoners that separate stones and heavy impurities from grains, hullers, polishers, paddy separators, aspirators and graders to ensure post-harvest product quality.

 Originality/value – These findings offer a far-reaching approach to enhance the production of local rice in Ghana, in the quest to achieve food security. Old-fashioned agricultural methods are simply not sustainable enough to achieve food security for a rapidly growing population; hence, innovation is the way to go to achieved food security by investing in the agricultural sector.
An Overview Studying of Deep Learning
Authors: Kyin Mya Sandar , Lin Oo Zaw , Mar Cho Khin
Published: December 2020

Deep learning is a subfield of machine learning however both drop under the broad category of artificial intelligence. Deep learning is what powers the most human-like artificial intelligence that consents computational models that are composed of multiple processing layers to learn representations of data with multiple levels of abstraction. Deep learning is making major advances in solving problems hence categorized in wider section of artificial intelligence. The main advantage of Deep Learning is to create an artificial neural network that can learn and make intelligent decisions on its own and to process large numbers of features makes deep learning very powerful when dealing with unstructured data.
Stress Analysis of Square and Rectangular Cross Section Helical Spring
Authors: M. Choube Ashish , Sambhe R. U.
Published: December 2020

Springs are nothing but the elastic body which deflects when loaded and comes back in its original shape when load removed. It has wide range of an applications, mainly used in automobile sector, in brakes and clutches, in watches, toys etc. The cross sections of spring may be circular, square or rectangular. When load is applied on spring, it will deflect and shear stresses will be generated. If the length of spring is higher, spring may buckle also. This article deals with analysis of square and rectangular cross section helical spring using FE approach and validated with analytical equations. Here, free length of spring is also changed to observe effect of shear stresses in square and rectangular cross section of spring.
La importancia del Marketing para Micro y Pequeñas Empresas
Authors: Oliveira Vinícius Cardoso de , Dendasck Carla Viana
Published: December 2020

Según (Sebrae-Servicio brasileño de apoyo a micro y pequeñas empresas), en 2018, las micro y pequeñas empresas representaron el 52% de los puestos de trabajo, y corresponden al 99% de las empresas existentes en Brasil. Sin embargo, incluso con esta representatividad el 58% de estas empresas logran superar los cinco años de existencia. Se estima que este alto porcentaje de mortalidad de las organizaciones está relacionado con la falta de planificación y adopción de los principios básicos de la administración. Este artículo tiene como objetivo realizar una reflexión, utilizando la metodología de revisión bibliográfica, sobre la importancia del marketing para estas organizaciones, así como la necesidad de que los emprendedores adopten una postura estratégica a través de posibilidades de marketing, especialmente en relación con el Marketing Digital, asegurando así la sostenibilidad de la organización.