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Variability in leaf morphological traits of an endemic Mexican oak ( Quercus mexicana Bonpl.) along an environmental gradient
Authors: Sánchez-Acevedo Vanessa , Torres-Miranda Andrés , Gutiérrez-Arellano Claudia , Hernández-Esquivel Karen Beatriz , Oyama Ken
Published: March 2022

Background: Phenotypic and functional traits of plant populations vary with environmental conditions at local and regional scales. The analysis of these traits along environmental gradients provides information on the differential response of populations to climate changes.
Objective: We analyzed the leaf morphological variation of an endemic oak to identify the degree of population differentiation along an environmental gradient.
Study species: Quercus mexicana Bonpl. (Fagaceae).
Study site and dates: Samples were collected from 39 populations in the Sierra Madre Oriental and east of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt from 2014 to 2016.
Methods: We measured eight macromorphological traits in 5,507 leaves and three micromorphological traits in 228 leaves. We performed univariate and multivariate statistical analyses to assess the morphological differentiation among populations, and the relationship between variation in leaf traits and environmental variables related to temperature and water availability.
Results: Populations of Q. mexicana showed leaf morphological differentiation along its distribution. Significant linear correlations were found between leaf traits and environmental variables. Smaller and thicker leaves with lower density of trichomes and smaller stomata were found in populations located in more arid regions. In contrast, larger and thinner leaves with higher trichome density and larger stomata occurred in more humid places.
Conclusions: Populations of Q . mexicana are adapted to a wide range of climatic conditions. Considering the predictive future climatic changes for the region ( i.e ., warmer and drier conditions), Q . mexicana populations with traits better adapted to a more humid and cooler environments could be negatively affected.
Efecto de la edad de las semillas en la germinación de especies nativas de los pastizales del altiplano del norte de México
Authors: Sobrevilla-Covarrubias Andrea , Contreras-Quiroz Mariana del Rocío , Gutiérrez-Gutiérrez Maritza , Pando-Moreno Marisela
Published: March 2022

Antecedentes: La siembra directa de especies nativas puede ser una buena alternativa en términos de beneficio/costo para la restauración en ecosistemas semiáridos. En esos casos, es indispensable contar con datos sobre la germinabilidad, porcentaje y tiempo medio de germinación para definir estrategias que aseguren la cantidad de planta suficiente y oportuna.
Preguntas: ¿Cambia la germinabilidad y tiempo medio de germinación de semillas representativas del Altiplano mexicano, en un lapso de dos años? ¿Qué porcentaje de germinación presenta cada especie?
Especies de estudio: Frankenia gypsophila , Machaeranthera pinnatifida , Muhlenbergia villiflora , Scleropogon brevifolius , Dasyochloa pulchella y Zinnia anomala .
Sitio y años de estudio: pastizales de la RTP El Tokio y Laboratorios de la Facultad de Ciencias Forestales del 2017 al 2019.
Métodos: Se evaluó la germinabilidad de semillas, mediante ensayos de germinación, de seis especies nativas de los pastizales de la RTP El Tokio, después de cero, ocho, 24 y 27 meses de recolectadas en campo.
Resultados: Solo una especie ( Frankenia gypsophila ) se mantuvo viable hasta los 27 meses y para esa fecha su porcentaje de germinación fue tres veces menor con respecto a las dos primeras fechas. Todas las especies evaluadas presentaron valores de t50 inferiores a siete días.
Conclusiones: El porcentaje y tiempo medio de germinación de las especies estudiadas permitirán estimar la cantidad de semilla para obtener la densidad deseada en una siembra con propósitos de restauración. Los resultados sugieren que no son especies adecuadas para preservarse en un banco de semillas ex-situ almacenadas bajo condiciones ambientales semi-controladas.
Impact of the GC-MS Injection Solvent and the Analyte Concentration on Relative Responses for common Extractables
Authors: Norwood Daniel , Michelson Anna , Dunn Nicole , Duett John , Fleck Louis , Vas Gyorgy
Published: March 2022

Sample introduction in the GC-MS analysis is a relatively complex, multistep process, where usually a liquid sample is introduced to an injector, evaporated, and transferred to the GC column. To achieve reliable quantitation, the process must be well controlled. In the past decade or so, GC-MS based relative responses were evaluated for hundreds of extractables with the benefit of using those relative response factors for quantitation or to create databases to somewhat bridge the existing gap to estimate the amount of non-identified analytes. No data has yet been published indicating how relative responses are impacted by different injection solvents, or when the evaluation level is addressing the sub µg/mL levels. This paper presents data sets for 74 impurities (0.5-5 µg/mL range), with multiple internal standards, using 8 injection vehicles. Based on the presented data, the injection vehicle has a significant impact on the relative response factors, and therefore the quantitative assignment of the impurities.
Percorso di un Ambulatorio di Cardiologia di Genere nell’ASL Bari: il PROGETTO DONNA
Authors: Lillo Adele
Published: March 2022

Le malattie cardiovascolari (MCV) rappresentano la principale causa di mortalità a livello globale, con una prevalenza maggiore nelle donne rispetto agli uomini, seppur tardiva spesso di un decennio. Per questo nella valutazione del rischio cardiovascolare di una donna, oltre all’impatto dei fattori di rischio tradizionali, dobbiamo tener conto di fattori predominanti nel sesso femminile, fattori correlati alla fase riproduttiva, alla fase della gravidanza ed alla fase menopausale. L’importanza di valutare questi tre momenti nella vita di una donna e di applicare specifiche strategie di intervento per ridurre il relativo aumentato rischio CV, è stato ampiamente rimarcato da un recente documento di consenso redatto dalle Società Europee di Cardiologia, Endocrinologia, Ginecologia. Tutto questo ci ha fatto comprendere la necessità di creare un ambulatorio di Cardiologia di Genere dedicato alla stratificazione, all’approfondimento ed alla valutazione diagnostica e terapeutica delle donne nelle tre fasi più importanti della loro vita. A ciascun gruppo di donne è corrisposto uno specifico percorso di intervento e di prevenzione. Da gennaio 2020 a maggio 2022 abbiamo valutato 720 donne, con un’età media di 66 anni, per lo più affette da ipertensione arteriosa ed ipercolesterolemia. I risultati ottenuti e l’entusiasmo delle pazienti hanno permesso l’inserimento del nostro Ambulatorio di Cardiologia di Genere nel Bilancio di Genere 2020 della ASL BARI.
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Pyruvate and Urea preparation for dissolution DNP v1
Authors: Korenchan Dave , Yoshihara Hikari , Subramaniam Sukumar , DeLos Santos Romelyn , Sriram Renuka , Kurhanewicz John
Published: March 2022

This document codifies the probe preparation of pyruvate and urea for dissolution dynamic nuclear polarization. Additionally, this also describes the steps recommended for estimation of T1 and polarization and quality assurance to ensure repeatability and robustness of hyperpolarized 13C probe formulation.
Plant assemble - Plant de novo genome assembly, scaffolding and annotation for genomic studies v1
Authors: Ferguson Scott , Jones Ashley , Borevitz Justin
Published: March 2022

With the advancement of long-read sequencing technologies and associated bioinformatics tools, it has now become possible to de novo assemble complex plant genomes with unrivalled contiguity, completeness and correctness. As read lengths can surpass repeat lengths, the ability to assemble genomes de novo has dramatically improved, whereby complex plant genomes of widely variable sizes and repeat content have highly benefited. Despite these improvements, challenges remain in performing de novo assembly, namely in developing a reliable workflow and in tool choice. Here we present a protocol collection of bioinformatic workflows detailing plant genome assembly using Oxford Nanopore Technologies long-reads with a de novo assembler (Canu), syntenic or Hi-C scaffolding, and RNA and/or gene homology-based annotation. We have developed and tested these protocols on multiple plant genomes. Using these protocols with sufficient coverage of long-reads, a highly contiguous, complete, and correct plant genome can be assembled. These genomes can further genomic research into structural variation among groups, and SNP genotyping and association studies among populations.
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Extraction of DNA from Frozen Islet Repository Samples v1
Authors: not provided IIDP-HIPP
Published: March 2022

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provides Human Islet Phenotyping Program (HIPP) procedures for DNA extraction from frozen islet pellets using the Promega Wizard® Genomic DNA Purfication Kit. This SOP defines the assay method used by the Human Islet Phenotyping Program (HIPP) for quantitative and qualitative determination of the Purified Human Pancreatic Islet product, post-shipment, manufactured for use in the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)-sponsored research in the Integrated Islet Distribution Program (IIDP).
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Investigation of Molecular Interferences at GDMS Analysis of Main Elements and Microalloing of High-Entropy Alloy AlCrFeCoNiCu
Authors:   Frantsevich Institute for Problems of Materials Science NAS of Ukraine, Kurochkin V.D. , Kolomytsev M.V. ,   Institute of Electric Welding them EO Paton NAS of Ukraine, Romanenko O.M. ,   Frantsevich Institute for Problems of Materials Science NAS of Ukraine
Published: March 2022

The peculiarities of the glow discharge mass-spectrometry (GDMS) analysis of the main components and elements of microalloying of high-entropy AlCrFeCoNiCu alloy are considered in the paper. Molecular interferences of ArxAy+i, ArxG+i, AxBy+i types (where A, B are the components of the sample, G are single and 2-3 atomic gases; x, y = 1, 2, i - charge of ion, i = 1, 2), which are formed during cathode sputtering of this alloy in glow discharge plasma were calculated and experimentally tested. It is shown for spectrometers at resolution R0.5 ≥ 7000, the greatest influence of molecular ions of Me2+ and ArMe+ types exist in the range of isotope masses from 85Rb to about 107Ag. A careful selection of isotopes is required in this mass range to meet detection limit conditions. In other areas of the mass spectrum, the sensitivity of the analysis is limited by the background current and the sensitivity of the detectors and is at the usual ppb-level for this method.
Premature rupture of membranes in preterm pregnancy: prediction of perinatal outcomes
Authors: Kolyado Olga V. , Remnyova Olga V. , Korenovsky Yury V. , Kobzeva Darya A. , Zharikova Ganna V. , Suzopov Egor V.
Published: March 2022

AIM: This study was aimed to determine predictors of severe lesions of the central nervous system in newborns from mothers with preterm labor complicated by premature rupture of membranes, and to develop a model for predicting adverse outcomes based on clinical data and biochemical markers.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: At the first, retrospective, stage of the study, in order to determine clinical predictors of severe cerebral injury, we studied anamnesis data and features of pregnancy and delivery in 101 patients with premature rupture of membranes, expectant management tactics and subsequent delivery at 2633.6 weeks of gestation. At the second stage, in the prospective study, which included 33 patients, we evaluated the level of neuron-specific enolase in the amniotic fluid and determined its diagnostic significance as a predictor of severe lesions of the nervous system.
RESULTS: The following factors were determined as clinical predictors of severe cerebral ischemia in premature infants: delivery time, duration of the latency period, the proportion of stab leukocytes in the leukocyte formula, and the presence of funiculitis in the histological examination of the placenta. A prognostic model with sensitivity of 98% and specificity of 80%, including clinical predictors and neuron-specific enolase, was developed.
CONCLUSIONS: Prediction of severe cerebral ischemia and correction of the latency period allows for improving perinatal outcomes in premature infants and starting rehabilitation measures after birth in a timely manner.
Comparative effectiveness of infertility treatment using assisted reproductive technologies in patients with various forms of endometriosis and its combination with polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: Makolkin Alexander A. , Kalugina Alla S.
Published: March 2022

AIM: The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of various forms of endometriosis and its combination with PCOS on the outcome of assisted reproductive technology programs (ART) with relation to ovarian stimulation.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: During a retrospective examination, we analyzed the results of 241 ART cycles. All patients were divided into three groups: group A: endometriosis (85 ART cycles); group B: combination with PCOS (53 ART cycles), comparison group with tuboperitoneal infertility (103 ART cycles). Group A was subdivided into subgroup A1 with stage I / II endometriosis (50 cases, 58.82%) and subgroup A2 with stage III / IV endometriosis (35 cases, 41.18%). At the first stage of the study, we evaluated the anamnesis and the results of clinical and laboratory tests. During the second stage, we performed laparo- and hysteroscopy surgeries and determined the stage of endometriosis as well as the presence of concomitant pathologies. At the third stage, we performed infertility treatment using ART.
RESULTS: The highest FSH dose was employed in group A2 with the ovarian stimulation performed with GnRH-a: 2230.80 614.09 IU. The minimal dose was used for group A1 (stimulation with antGnRH): 1171.43 547.42 IU. The highest pregnancy rate per embryo transfer (PR) was detected in group A1 with the use of GnRH-a (50%,) higher than in the comparison group (42.72%). The minimal PR (14.29%) was found in group A2 (stimulation with antGnRH). Live Birth Rate (LBR) was higher in A1 patients stimulated with GnRH-a (40.48%), while with the use of antGnRH, all pregnancies terminated in both groups A1 and A2.
CONCLUSIONS: Our study confirmed that common forms of endometriosis are associated with a decrease in the effectiveness of infertility treatment using ART, but minimal forms of endometriosis do not affect the outcomes of ART cycles. The study revealed a negative impact of an ovarian stimulation protocol with the use of antGnRH on IVF outcomes including patients with the combination of endometriosis and PCOS. However, the small number of cases studied dictates further research to be conducted in this field.
Surgical correction of the urethra in women with postcoital cystitis
Authors: Komyakov Boris K. , Tarasov Vladimir A. , Shpilenya Evgeny S. , Shevnin Maxim V. , Sinchenko Igor V.
Published: March 2022

AIM: The aim of this study was to improve the results of surgical treatment of patients with postcoital recurrent cystitis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: From 2005 to 2021, in our clinic, extravaginal urethral transposition according to the method developed by us (RU No. 2408296 10.01.2011) was performed in 438 women aged 18 to 61 years (24 1.3 years). The examination involved taking the anamnesis, physical examination, examination of the genitals, evaluation of urinalysis and urine culture, and bladder ultrasound.
RESULTS: Out of 438 women we operated on, 315 (71.9%) patients were examined in the long-term postoperative period. 297 (94.3%) patients had a positive result. Of these, 230 women had a full recovery and in 67 patients, cystitis occurs once or twice a year and is not always associated with intercourse. In 18 (5.7%) patients, the operation was ineffective, of which seven patients had exacerbations of cystitis after intercourse three years after the operation, and eleven patients had a reverse displacement of the urethra and the resumption of episodes of cystitis within a year after it. The repeated operation was performed in eight patients, it being effective in seven of them.
CONCLUSIONS: The new method of extravaginal transposition of the urethra according to Komyakov allows for avoiding the disadvantages of previously used operations. The main indication for the intervention is the direct relationship of cystitis episodes with sexual intercourse. The best results may be achieved with the correct selection of patients and compliance with all the technical features of the operation developed in our clinic.
The prediction of different phenotypes of preeclampsia in the first trimester of pregnancy (two-center retrospective study)
Authors: Shchekleina Ksenia V. , Terekhina Vasilisa Yu. , Chaban Ekaterina V. , Nikolayeva Maria G.
Published: March 2022

AIM: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of predicting the development of placental or maternal preeclampsia (PE) by clinical and anamnestic risk factors and results of the combined screening in first trimester of pregnancy.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This two-center retrospective case-control study included the data analysis of somatic status, the obstetric and gynecologic anamnesis, and the results of the combined screening of 373 women in the first trimester of pregnancy. The control group consisted of 200 women with physiological course of pregnancy and labor. The main group comprised 173 patients whose pregnancy was complicated by early-onset (n = 44, 25%) or severe late-onset (n = 129, 75%) PE. We analyzed more than 100 clinical and anamnestic risk factors for PE implementation and evaluated the risk of developing PE at 11.0-13.6 weeks of gestation using the Fetal Medicine Foundation calculator.
RESULTS: Maternal risk factors for PE development are identical for clinical phenotypes, except for the family anamnesis of arterial vascular accidents in first-line relatives under 45 years of age, which are significantly interfaced to risk of placental PE development (OR 6.38, 95% CI 2.002.28; p = 0.0017). A comprehensive assessment of clinical and anamnestic data at 11.0-13.6 weeks of gestation allows for predicting the implementation of maternal severe PE in 36.7% of cases and placental PE in 29.6% of cases with an identical false positive rate of 10.5%. Carrying out the combined screening in the first trimester allows for determining the risk of PE development up to 37 weeks without differentiation by clinical phenotypes, with a test sensitivity of 53.9% at a false positive rate of 34.7%.
CONCLUSIONS: The prediction of placental or maternal PE development in the first trimester of pregnancy is possible only by maternal, clinical and anamnestic risk factors with a low predictive value of the test. Carrying out the combined screening with the inclusion of maternal risk factors, uterine artery pulsation index and pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A level increases the predictive value of the test for PE development up to 37 weeks from 37.6% to 53.6% at a high rate of false positive results. Validation of medical technologies for predicting clinical PE phenotypes in the population of women, taking into account a territorial origin and risk factors, will allow for defining the shortcomings of the model and improving its predictive value.
Adenomyosis and fertility: a modern view of the problem. A literature review
Authors: Bezhenar Vitaly F. , Linde Viktor A. , Arakelyan Byuzand V. , Kalugina Alla S. , Vasilyev Yuri V. , Sobakina Darya A. , Sadykhova Elmina E. , Tarasenkova Viktoria A.
Published: March 2022

This literature review is based on resources from the following databases: CyberLeninka, PubMed, MedArt, and the Central Scientific Medical Library (I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia). Adenomyosis is a common non-infectious uterine pathology associated with the risk of infertility and obstetric problems. The local inflammation that develops in adenomyosis reduces the probability of blastocyst implantation and creates an unfavorable environment for the development of the embryo. Adenomyosis reduces the effectiveness of assisted reproductive technology. During the pregnancy in adenomyosis, the risk of incomplete and prolonged pregnancy increases at almost all stages. Besides, the risk of massive hemorrhage increases during pregnancy, childbirth and the early postpartum period. The presented review helps to assess the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying the negative effect of adenomyosis on womens fertility based on data obtained over the past ten years.
Efficacy of using recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in IVF/ICSI protocols in patients with predicted suboptimal response to controlled ovarian stimulation
Authors: Nguyen Cong T. , Kogan Igor Yu. , Niauri Dariko A. , Makhmadaliyeva Manizha R. , Dzhemlikhanova Lyailya Kh. , Krikheli Inna O. , Tapilskaya Natalya I. , Obyedkova Ksenia V. , Abdulkadyrova Zarina K. , Tran Toan Thai , Mekina Irina D. , Lesik Elena A. , Komarova Evgenia M. , Ishchuk Maria A. , Gzgzyan Alexandr M.
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND: According to most studies, the efficacy of IVF/ICSI protocols in patients with suboptimal response was significantly lower than in women with normal response. However, methodological approaches optimizing the efficacy of IVF/ICSI protocols in patients with suboptimal response have not been developed.
AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of using recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in IVF/ICSI protocols in women with predicted suboptimal response to controlled ovarian stimulation.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective study included 102 patients with predicted suboptimal response: treatment group (n = 34) and comparison group (n = 68). Controlled ovarian stimulation was performed according to the standard protocol with gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists. Women in treatment group daily received 60 mcg of recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor subcutaneously from the onset of stimulation until the day of human chorionic gonadotropin blood test. The intergroup comparative analysis included clinical-anamnestic data, indicators of hormonal status, ovarian reserve, main characteristics of protocols stimulation, embryological data and the efficacy of IVF/ICSI programs.
RESULTS: In the treatment group, the number of retrieval oocytes was higher (8.1 5.3 vs. 4.7 2.6, respectively; p 0.001), and the effective dose of follicle-stimulating hormone preparations was lower than in the comparison group (403.6 351.1 IU vs. 694.3 950.4 IU, respectively; p = 0.013). Besides, the number of mature oocytes (6.8 5.2 vs. 3.7 1.9, respectively; p 0.01), 2PN zygotes (5.1 3.9 vs. 2.8 1.7, respectively; p 0.01), and good quality embryos (3.4 3.3 vs. 1.8 1.5, respectively; p 0.01) were also higher in the treatment group. Сlinical pregnancy rate in women receiving recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor was significantly higher (41.2% vs. 22.1%, respectively; OR 2.47; 95% CI 1.016.03; p 0.05).
CONCLUSIONS: Using recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor improves the efficacy of IVF/ICSI protocols in women with predicted suboptimal response.
Melatonin in the treatment of perinatal pathology
Authors: Evsyukova Inna I.
Published: March 2022

The review presents the results of studies that have shown the effectiveness of melatonin use in the treatment of perinatal pathology based on oxidative stress and associated systemic inflammation with excessive production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. It is shown that the lack or absence of the circadian rhythm of epiphyseal maternal melatonin plays a key role in the development of oxidative stress in the single mother-placenta-fetus functional system. The article summarizes the results of experimental studies that reveal the mechanisms of melatonin influence (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating), which provide the protection of the fetus from damage caused by oxidative stress and inflammation in pregnancy complications. The article presents the results of the use of melatonin in full-term and premature infants in addition to standard therapy of brain damage as a result of hypoxia-ischemia and asphyxia, respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, and necrotizing enterocolitis. Currently ongoing international studies should determine the dose, duration, safety profile, short-term and long-term effects of melatonin in newborns of various gestational ages for its inclusion in treatment protocols for perinatal pathology.
From Around the World to Around the Corner
Authors:   , Grossman Suzanne , Klassen Ann Carroll
Published: March 2022

Public libraries are well-situated to help immigrants adjust to life in the United States (U.S.) in many ways, as they provide direct and indirect access to health information. However, many immigrants do not use the public library, and among those who do, they often do not perceive it as a source of health information. The purpose of this dissertation is to explore how immigrants used the public library and how well-prepared public librarians were when interacting with immigrants. Findings from this dissertation can inform future public health initiatives tailored to immigrant populations in public library settings. This dissertation includes a scoping review of the scholarly literature on the topic, quantitative findings from a multi-state survey, and qualitative findings from interviews with immigrant library users and public librarians in a main library and a neighborhood branch in an urban public library system. It uses a concurrent mixed methods approach in which findings from each of these studies were compared and contrasted through triangulation to identify key themes and areas for future research and practice. Immigrants were more likely to report using the library in ways that indirectly impacted their health (e.g., English as a second language class, story time for children) rather than through direct methods (e.g., health screening, asking librarians questions related to health). Concern about language barriers sometimes prevented or delayed immigrants from using the library, and resources to address language barriers were not used consistently across library systems or between branches in the same system. This dissertation highlights the importance of collaboration between public health and public library professionals in order to ensure that the indirect and direct health benefits of public libraries are maximized for immigrant populations. It also calls for collaboration between immigrant patrons and library staff in developing programs and collections to ensure that the library meets the needs of immigrant populations.
Конкурирующие концепции справедливости в мировой политике
Authors: Троицкий Михаил
Published: March 2022

Категория справедливости используется государствами в качестве этической основы для укрепления переговорных позиций или в качестве способа сигнализировать о решимости добиваться победы в конфликте. Крупные международные игроки часто аргументируют требования о повышении своего статуса ссылкой на частные (специальные) концепции справедливости. С точки зрения субъекта международных отношений под справедливостью понимается соответствие имеющегося у этого субъекта объема благ и/или прав должному (заслуженному) объему. В качестве аргументов, определяющих должный объем благ и прав, рассматриваются только широко признанные универсальные этические принципы, или “особые точки” (salient points) – выделяющиеся из ряда других и поэтому привлекающие внимание параметры. Основополагающие принципы справедливости, релевантные для сферы международных отношений, классифицируются в статье по источнику и целевой аудитории, а также группируются на пары-противопоставления (“дилеммы справедливости”). Источниками и целевой аудиторией этих принципов могут являться отдельные государства или международное сообщество в целом. Позиции сторон в важных международных конфликтах, а также многие дискуссии о мировом и региональном порядках зачастую поддаются описанию и моделированию в терминах выбора между конкурирующими принципами справедливости. Соответственно, исход этих конфликтов и дебатов может зависеть от преобладающей в международном сообществе концепции справедливости не в меньшей степени, чем от соотношения сил участвующих сторон.
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Quality Assurance and Assurance of Productivity
Authors: Chisty Nur Mohammad Ali , Adusumalli Harshini Priya
Published: March 2022

Probabilistic intelligence is vital in current management and technology. It is simpler to persuade readers when a management or engineer reports connected difficulties with objective statistical data. Statistical data support the evaluation of the true status, and cause and effect can be induced. The rationale is proven using deductive logic and statistical data verification and induction. Quality practitioners should develop statistical thinking skills and fully grasp the three quality principles: “essence of substance,” “process of business,” and “psychology.” Traditional quality data include variables, attributes, faults, internal and external failure costs, etc., obtained by data collection, data processing, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, etc. Quality practitioners used to rely on these so-called professional qualities to get a job. If quality practitioners do not keep up with the steps of times, quality data collection, organization, analysis, and monitoring will be confusing or challenging. Increasingly, precision tool machines are embedded in various IoTs, gathering machine operation data, component diagnostic and life estimation, consumables monitoring and utilization monitoring, and various data analyses. Data mining and forecasting have steadily been combined into Data Science, which is the future of quality field worth worrying about.
Perancangan dan Pembuatan Propeller Perahu Nelayan Dengan Metode Investment Casting Pola Lilin dan Cetakan Pasir
Authors: Putera Andhika Krismaintya , Suprihanto Agus , Umardani Yusuf
Published: March 2022

Propeller atau baling-baling adalah salah satu bagian yang penting dalam perahu nelayan. Geometri propeller yang rumit membuat proses permesinan sulit untuk dilakukan dan memerlukan banyak biaya. Tujuan penelitian Tugas Akhir ini adalah membuat propeller perahu nelayan dengan metode investment casting untuk mengurangi proses permesinan dan mendapatkan geometri produk yang akurat. Selain itu menganalisa geometri, kerataan dan cacat yang mungkin terjadi pada produk akhir pengecoran. Pemodelan dilakukan pada jenis propeller perahu nelayan yang sudah ditentukan. Cetakan master die propeller dibuat menggunakan material silicone rubber RTV 497. Cetakan investment casting yang digunakan berbahan pasir silika mesh 10 -30 dan mesh 80-100, gypsum, serta alumina. Pola lilin yang digunakan berbahan lilin parafin. Cetakan investment casting dilakukan proses sintering pada suhu 250°C selama 30 menit. Material pengecoran yang digunakan adalah aluminium paduan Al-Si yang dileburkan pada suhu 770°C. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pada produk pengecoran ditemukan penyusutan sebesar 2.95 – 8.08 % dengan menggunakan alat ukur vernier caliper dan 2.83 – 8.34 % dengan pengukuran 3D Scan. Pada pengukuran kerataan permukaan daun propeller ditemukan perbedaan tingkat kerataan permukaan daun propeller disebabkan karena propeller coran mengalami penyusutan dan cacat kekasaran erosi. Hasil identifikasi cacat pengecoran menunjukkan pada pemeriksaan visual ditemukan cacat ekor tikus, sirip, lubang jarum, membengkak, penetrasi logam, salah alir dan kekasaran erosi. Sedangkan pada pemeriksaan dengan cairan dye penetrant ditemukan cacat rongga penyusutan dan udara.
Pengujian Rumah Pengering Daun Kelor dengan Efek Rumah Kaca (Solar Dryer) Melalui Variasi Kecepatan Udara
Authors: Koehuana Verdy Ariyanto , Goab Kristianus Yosafat , Jafri Muhamad
Published: March 2022

Proses pengeringan menggunakan pengering surya ultraviolet berupa pengering efek rumah kaca memiliki biaya operasional yang relatif rendah, sehingga berpotensi untuk dikembangkan dalam teknologi pengeringan pangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji parameter kinetik pengering daun kelor melalui variasi kecepatan udara keluar dari rumah pengering. Berat daun kelor yang akan dikeringkan dibagi rata ke dalam tiga rak pengering di rumah pengering dengan beban pengeringan yang sama yaitu 4,76 kg/m2. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dengan variasi kecepatan keluar yaitu 0,5 m/s, 1,0 m/s, dan 1,36 m/s kekurangan energi panas yang cukup untuk mengubah mekanisme perpindahan panas konveksi pada pengering menjadi konveksi paksa. Sedangkan efisiensi pengeringan meningkat dengan bertambahnya kecepatan aliran keluar, karena kondisi saluran masuk yang tidak diatur sehingga aliran udara masuk yang membawa uap air (terutama saat mendung) meningkatkan kelembaban udara di dalam pengering. perumahan termasuk kadar air bahan dan secara bersamaan mengurangi laju pengeringan dan efisiensi rumah pengering.The drying process using an ultraviolet solar dryer in the form of a greenhouse effect dryer has relatively low operating costs, so it has the potential to be developed in food drying technology. This study aims to test the kinetic parameters of the Moringa leaf dryer through variations in air velocity leaving the dryer house. The weight of the Moringa leaves to be dried is divided evenly into three drying racks in the drying house with the same drying load, which is 4.76 kg/m2. The results showed that with variations in the exit velocity, namely 0.5 m/s, 1.0 m/s, and 1.36 m/s, they lacked sufficient thermal energy to change the convection heat transfer mechanism in the dryer into forced convection. While the drying efficiency increases with the increase in the velocity of the outflow, due to the condition of the inlet that is not regulated so that the inlet airflow carrying water vapor (especially when it is cloudy) increases the humidity of the air in the dryer housing including the moisture content of the material and simultaneously reduces the drying rate and efficiency of the dryer housing.
Estado, política externa e internacionalização da Construtora Norberto Odebrecht: o Brasil como um paymaster regional
Authors: Moura Pedro G.
Published: March 2022

O presente artigo busca compreender o início do processo de internacionalização da Construtora Norberto Odebrecht (cno), em fins dos anos 1970, a partir da política externa brasileira que buscou projetar o país enquanto um paymaster regional. Voltamos nossas lentes para a atuação da empreiteira no Peru, a partir das obras da usina hidrelétrica de Charcani (1979), e no Equador, com as obras de irrigação na península de Santa Elena (1988). Para tanto, nos valemos de materiais publicados internamente pela construtora, as revistas Odebrecht Informa, em diálogo com outras fontes e a literatura da integração regional. Objetivamos, com isso, demonstrar de que forma o Estado brasileiro, nos anos 1980, se vale das atividades da construtora para cristalizar sua atuação no continente e se projetar enquanto um paymaster regional.
Noticias del BID - Vol. 6 No. 10 - Diciembre 1979
Authors:   Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Published: March 2022

Noticias del BID, publicación mensual que tiene por objetivo informar acerca de las actividades del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo.
Development of bio-rational pest management module against hog plum beetle, Podontia 14-punctata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
Authors: Islam M. R. , Dutta N. K.
Published: March 2022

The hog-plum, locally known as amra, is a deciduous perennial tree with thick succulent leaves and it grows all over the country, but the quality fruits are produced only in the southern districts of Bangladesh especially in Barishal and Jhalokathi districts. Its cultivation is seriously hampered by hog- hog plum beetle or 14 spotted leaf beetle, Podontia 14-punctata L. (Chrysomelidae: Coleoptera). In most of the cases, insecticidal spray is not effective for controlling this pest as pupation occurs in the soil. Therefore current study was carried out in both laboratory and field condition to develop environment friendly management approaches against hog plum beetle as well as producing of toxic chemical pesticide free hog-plum. From laboratory test, it is revealed that spraying of spinosad (Success 2.5 SC) at hog plum leaflet and drenching with microbial pesticides, soil recharge namely Lycomax (Metarhizium anisopliae + Trichoderma harzianum + Beauveria bassiana + Trichoderma viride) causes 72.22% adults and 51.85% pupal mortality of P. 14-punctata respectively. Then some pest management modules were developed based on the laboratory result and it’s were verified in field during two fruiting season 2018-19 and 2019-20. From field study it is observed that module 1: Hand picking + trunk banding with packaging tape + soil drenching with lycomax + spraying of spinosad treated trees offered lowest leaf and fruit infestation; even though trunk banding with packaging tape did not show any effect to control this pest. Fruit yield was also increased 39.04-39.66% in module 1 imposing hog plum trees compare to control. Therefore, it is clear that without banding of the hog plum trunk, hand picking + soil drenching with microbial pesticides, lycomax + spraying of spinosad might be sustainable and environment friendly pest management module against P. 14-punctata.
Meteorus pulchricornis(Wesmael) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), another addition to the native parasitoid complex of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in India
Authors: Gupta Ankita , Shylesha A. N.
Published: March 2022

During the surveys undertaken in July-September 2020, a braconid solitary koinobiont endoparasitoid, Meteorus pulchricornis (Wesmael) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Euphorinae) was found parasitizing the invasive pest, fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in maize. Meteorus pulchricornis is a new addition to the known and rapidly expanding parasitoid complex of FAW in India. The present study provides morphological identification details of M. pulchricornis along with comparison notes of other closely allied and confusing species.
Efficacy of HearNPV formulations against Helicoverpa armigera at different sunlight exposure period
Authors: Mane P. N. , Moharil M. P. , Moharil M. P. , Satpute N. S. , Satpute N. S. , Undirwade D. B. , Undirwade D. B.
Published: March 2022

Experiment was conducted at Department of Entomology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola during 2011- 2013 to see the effect of natural sunlight (UV) on HearNPV formulation. Experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Block Design replicated thrice. The aqueous and dry form of HearNPV formulations were prepared by using additives viz. Tinopal an optical brightener and silver nano particle and evaluated their capability to protect NPVs from Ultra Violet rays. HearNPV formulation were sprayed uniformly on the potted chickpea plants during noon hours. Twigs were collected at thirty minutes, One hour, One and half hours and two hours after spraying and kept in petriplates. The laboratory reared second instar larvae of H. armigera were released on each treated twig. Larval mortality was recorded at 4, 7 and 10 days after treatment. An aqueous form of HearNPV formulation, HearNPV + Silver Nano Particles @ 8 ?l /ml of HearNPV + Tinopal 1% + Sucrose 1% (T1) recorded 83.04% larval mortality at ten days after spraying which was at par with HearNPV alone unirradiated (84.21 % larval mortality) when exposed to sunlight up to one hour. Among the lyophilized form of formulations, HearNPV + Silver Nano Particles @ 8?l/ml of HearNPV + Tinopal 1% + Sucrose1% (T6) when exposed to sunlight up to one hour recorded 84.80% larval mortality at ten days after spraying which was at par with which was at par with HearNPV alone unirradiated (T12) (85.38% larval mortality) and higher than HearNPV alone irradiated. Both aqueous and lyophilized form of HearNPV showed decreasing larval mortality as compared to HearNPV alone unirradiated when exposed to sunlight up to one and half and two hours. Lyophilized HearNPV formulations recorded higher larval mortality as compared to aqueous form of HearNPV formulations at all sunlight exposure period.
Diversity of Odonata (Insecta) in protected areas of Gujarat, India
Authors: Rathod Darshana M. , Parasharya Bhavbhuti M. , Mistri Vishal S. , Patel Jenis R.
Published: March 2022

The species of Odonata are highly predacious on invertebrates, especially the immature stages, which are generalist predators. The Odonate diversity of protected areas of Gujarat state, India was studied from August, 2014 to July, 2017. Fifteen protected areas of Gujarat were surveyed. A total of 60 species (41 species of Anisoptera and 19 species of Zygoptera) belonging to 40 genera under 8 families and two suborders were recorded. Maximum species (54) were recorded from Purna Wildlife Sanctuary of Dang district followed by Vansda National Park (44 species) of Navsari district. Amongst the protected wetlands, maximum species (47) were recorded from Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary.
An Observational Study of Demographic Variables and Parenting Stress, the Extent of Children’s Screen Addiction and its Impact on Parenting Stress During the Period of Covid-19 Pandemic: A Pilot Study
Authors: Samarth Abhishek B. , Bharti Anup S.
Published: March 2022

Background: Many parents experience stress specifically related to parenting. Parenting duties have increased significantly as Children are at home entire day. It has been found that children staying at home due to lockdown spend more time in front of TV screens, mobile phones and internet which can lead to psycho-social problems. This further increases parental stress. The purpose of this study was to asses parenting stress, and to understand the components responsible and incidence of screen addiction in children during lockdown. Methods: The study was designed as cross-sectional observational study. After the ethical approval, the samples were collected online using google forms. The data was collected between September to December 2021. The parents of children under 18 years of age were selected for the study. Parent stress scale, Children’s screen addiction test was used for determining parental stress and screen use respectively. Result: 60.5% were male and 39.5% were female. 90.6% participants were Hindu, 6.04% were Muslim, rest 3.3% were others. 93.4 % were married, 3.3% were divorced, and 2.7 % had widowed status. For single child average parenting stress score was 58.31, for 2, 3, and 4/4+ was 59.21, 66.05 and 78.9 respectively. 45.60% (N=83) participants had high levels and 54.40 % had low parental stress. There was 43.3% rise in parental stress during pandemic. On comparative analysis of Parental stress before and during lockdown, 12.63% reported decrease, 15.38% reported no change, and 71.97% reported increase in parental stress. 14.8% children had problematic use of screen use and 76.37% (N=139) had severe problem of screen use. Conclusion: We are currently living in a difficult time, where a global pandemic has led to detrimental changes for almost all aspects of daily living. Many of these changes are consistent with the risk factors for parental stress, which is particularly troubling as parents. It is important that we recognize parenting stress as a phenomenon that is possible, and even probable, during periods of pandemic.
The Concurrent Journey of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR): Paradoxical or Parallel?
Authors: Islam Mohammad Fakhrul , Awal Md. Rabiul , Zaman Rabaya
Published: March 2022

The notion of Fourth Industrial Revulution(4IR) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are concurrent. Both are global issue which are equally important to each and evry country and interconnected in many ways. This study is qualitative and performed both content and contextual analysis (Silverman, 1993) to address how the 4IR could contribute and/or restrain to achieve the SDGs, particularly in Bangladesh. The papers were first sorted and further scrutinized to identify the links between 4IR and the SDGs. That Paper revealed that 4IR is a great enabler to achieve SDGs, outweighing the negatives of 4IR. Further research could quantitatively address the nexus between SDGs and 4IR further to draw specific research implications. It is also suggested to consider a particular country and/or industry for looking closely. Hopefully, the study will be proven useful for decision-makers of businesses and governments to understand and adopt the right strategies to attain SDGs and exploit 4IR.
Adoption of Green HRM Practices for Building Sustainable Models in the Indian Markets
Authors: Shukla Kasturi , Bankar Swati
Published: March 2022

To accomplish United Nations’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, adoption of Green HRM (GHRM) is gaining importance. In recent times, sustainability and environment protection has become an inevitable step to be considered while framing future policies and strategies towards GHRM. Almost all sectors and industries are integrating sustainable environmental processes in the day-to-day work process, one of which is adoption of green HRM practices. The present study is a detailed synthesis of recent literature from 2019- 2021 conducted with the purpose of evaluating the recent developments in adoption of GHRM implementation in various processes, related awareness and challenges, limitations and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on implementation of Green HRM (GHRM) process in the work process. Further, the primary data was collected using In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) of one senior HR professionals from each of the four service industries namely, healthcare, banking/financial consultancy, HR consultancy and education. The purpose of IDIs was to analyze the adoption, readiness, challenges and the preparedness of GHRM practices to support environment friendly and sustainable utilization of resources in organization. Results of our study showed that Green HRM is in a very nascent stage in India and the awareness is extremely low. Though GHRM has a huge potential of application across the various HR processes, but the promotion and incentives from the government and industry leaders is lagging. These factors lead to a very poor adoption of GHRM in Indian industries. Moreover, studies have reported that individual green goals and personal moral norms of employees are the determinants and predictors of GHRM. Further, a bottom-to-top approach is recommended so that the employees are involved in boosting the adoption of green management practices.
Цифровые конструкты визуального моделирования управленческих ситуаций в деловых организациях
Authors: Третьяков О.В.
Published: March 2022

В статье анализируются новые возможности социальных исследований в опросах высшего руководства компаний на стадии формирования гипотез и их корректировки в процессе использования современных методик. Особенностью таких исследований является разработка имитационных моделей в цифровом визуаграфическом формате, который помогает упаковать разнородную управленческую информацию в наглядные и емкие конструкты, анализировать деловое поведение руководства компаний. Главное внимание уделяется описанию исследовательских консалт-разработок в анализе управленческих ситуаций. Рассмотрена методическая база современных исследований в данной области.