bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Argumentation et rationalité dans l’étude de textes talmudiques : les interactions dyadiques dans les Yeshivas
Authors: Schwarz Baruch
Published: October 2020

Cette étude offre une analyse systématique des pratiques discursives de deux Juifs ultraorthodoxes qui étudient des textes talmudiques dans une Yeshiva – un centre d’étude traditionnel – dans un contexte dyadique appelé la chavruta. Des analyses du texte talmudique ont déjà mis en lumière le caractère hautement dialectique et la rationalité dialogique qui caractérisent les discussions entre Sages du Talmud. Nous explorons ici la nature de l’argumentation mise en œuvre par deux étudiants expérimentés qui étudient un thème talmudique au cours de sessions successives, et cherchons à identifier le régime de rationalité qui se dégage de leur démarche. Nous y identifions plusieurs formes d’argumentation collaborative, et montrons que, bien que la rationalité dialogique et pratique propre aux discussions du texte talmudique lui-même fasse défaut dans le cadre de la chavruta, leur quête de vérités par le biais de discussions critiques autour des textes qui invitent à les découvrir révèle une rationalité ancrée dans des croyances religieuses, et dans une éthique existentielle.
Internet contre Greta Thunberg : une étude discursive et argumentative
Authors: Wagener Albin
Published: October 2020

Présentée comme l’égérie de la grève de l’école pour le climat, Greta Thunberg s’est fait connaître à travers ses déclarations à la COP24 ou devant des assemblées, parlementaires ou non. En France, l’annonce de sa venue le 23 juillet 2019 à l’Assemblée Nationale, sur invitation d’un député et accompagnée notamment de la climatologue Valérie Masson-Delmotte, a polarisé à l’égard de la militante plusieurs critiques, commentaires et discours sceptiques. Dans les productions numériques médiatiques francophones (journaux, magazines, pureplayers, blogs, etc.), des auteurs ont décidé d’afficher publiquement leurs critiques. C’est dans ce contexte que nous proposons d’observer la manière dont les détracteurs de la militante suédoise argumentent au sein des discours qu’ils mobilisent et produisent, d’analyser les critiques qu’ils émettent, et de comprendre les structures argumentatives qui les sous-tendent.
Enhanced recovery after surgery in laparoscopic distal gastrectomy
Authors: Chen Xinhua , Zhu Yu , Zhao Mingli , Hu Yanfeng , Luo Jun , Chen Yuehong , Lin Tian , Chen Hao , Liu Hao , Li Guoxin , Yu Jiang
Published: October 2020

Background:

The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme is feasible and effective in reducing the length of hospital stay, overall complication rates and medical costs when applied to cases involving colonic and rectal resections. However, a recent prospective, randomised, open, parallel-controlled trial (Chinese Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery Study-01 trial), initiated by our team, indicated that under conventional peri-operative management, the reduction of the post-operative hospital stay of laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) is quite limited compared with open gastrectomy. Thus, if we could provide valuable clinical evidence for demonstrating the efficacy of the ERAS programme for gastric cancer patients undergoing LDG, it would significantly enhance the peri-operative management of gastrectomy and benefit the patients.

Methods:

In this prospective single-arm trial, patients who are 18–75 years of age with gastric adenocarcinoma diagnosed with cT1-4aN0-3M0 and expected to undergo curative resection through LDG, are considered eligible for this study. All participants underwent LDG with peri-operative management under the ERAS programme. The primary outcome measures included the post-operative hospital stays and rehabilitative rate of the post-operative day 4. The secondary outcome measures are morbidity and mortality (time frame: 30 days), post-operative recovery index (time frame: 30 days), post-operative pain intensity (time frame: 3 days) and the medical costs from surgery to discharge.

Conclusion:

With reasonable and scientific designing, the trial may be a great help to further discuss the benefit of ERAS programme and thus improving the peri-operative management of patients with gastrectomy.
Can Be Applied for Bluetooth Low Energy to i-construction? : Characterization of BLE on Excavator
Authors: Hamamoto Ryo , Endo Kazuomi , Tanaka Hiroki , Yamashita Koichi , Kagoshima Masayuki , Togo Hiroshi , Mizukoshi Kouta , Kawaguchi Hidenaga , Kishino Yuta
Published: October 2020

The Government of Japan has declared that construction sites must implement i-construction, in which information communication technology (ICT) is used to improve construction site productivity and throughput. Examples of i-construction include remote and automatic control systems for construction machinery, for which wireless communication is generally required; however, the wireless characteristics that must be considered in i-construction remain unclear. To clarify these characteristics, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacon module is implemented for construction machines, and we investigate its communication characteristics. We focussed on two evaluations: characterisation of the BLE unit module and its feasibility in i-construction. Experimental results were used to characterise BLE communication in a residential area and construction site. In the latter, BLE beacon module communication was possible between a sender located in an excavator attachment and a receiver in its cabin.
The fifth moment of modular $L$-functions
Authors: Kıral Eren Mehmet , Young Matthew P.
Published: October 2020

We prove a sharp bound on the fifth moment of modular

L

-functions of fixed small weight and large prime level.
Weyl sums and the Lyapunov exponent for the skew-shift Schrödinger cocycle
Authors: Han Rui , Lemm Marius , Schlag Wilhelm
Published: October 2020

We study the one-dimensional discrete Schrödinger operator with the skew-shift potential

2\lambda\cos\big(2\pi \big(\binom{j}{2} \omega + jy + x\big)\big)

. This potential is long conjectured to behave like a random one, i.e., it is expected to produce Anderson localization for arbitrarily small coupling constants

\lambda > 0

. In this paper, we introduce a novel perturbative approach for studying the zero-energy Lyapunov exponent

L(\lambda)

at small

\lambda

. Our main results establish that, to second order in perturbation theory, a natural upper bound on

L(\lambda)

is fully consistent with

L(\lambda)

being positive and satisfying the usual Figotin–Pastur type asymptotics

L(\lambda)\sim C\lambda^2

as

\lambda\to 0

. The analogous quantity behaves completely differently in the almost-Mathieu model, whose zero-energy Lyapunov exponent vanishes for

\lambda < 1

. The main technical work consists in establishing good lower bounds on the exponential sums (quadratic Weyl sums) that appear in our perturbation series.
The Strong Slope Conjecture for twisted generalized Whitehead doubles
Authors: Baker Kenneth L. , Motegi Kimihiko , Takata Toshie
Published: October 2020

The Slope Conjecture proposed by Garoufalidis asserts that the degree of the colored Jones polynomial determines a boundary slope, and its refinement, the Strong Slope Conjecture proposed by Kalfagianni and Tran asserts that the linear term in the degree determines the topology of an essential surface that satisfies the Slope Conjecture. Under certain hypotheses, we show that twisted, generalized Whitehead doubles of a knot satisfies the Slope Conjecture and the Strong Slope Conjecture if the original knot does. Additionally, we provide a proof that there areWhitehead doubles which are not adequate.
Sobolev martingales
Authors: Ayoush Rami , Stolyarov Dmitriy M. , Wojciechowski Michal
Published: October 2020

We introduce new spaces of martingales that behave like

L_1

-based Sobolev spaces on

\mathbb R^d

. We prove a martingale analog of Van Schaftingen’s theorem and give sharp estimates on the lower Hausdorff dimension of the terminal distributions of these martingales. We also provide martingale analogs of trace theorems for Sobolev functions.
Impact of Monetary Policy on Bank’s Profitability: A Study on Listed Commercial Banks in Bangladesh
Authors: Hoque Md. Ariful , Ahmad Afzal , Chowdhury Mustafa Manir , Shahidullah Mohammad
Published: October 2020

Monetary policy is the policy by which the government of a country control supplies of money in an economy which is announced by the central bank for every six months. Central Bank carries out monetary policy by the banking system of a country.  Central Bank uses Bank rate; Cash reserve ratio and open market operation to control the availability of funds in an economy. Within these three instruments, the cash reserve ratio is directly linked to the commercial bank's profitability. Every commercial bank maintains a cash reserve ratio against their demand & time deposits. Being changes in the cash reserve ratio banks profit level may increase or decrease. The prime intention here is to show the impact of monetary policy, especially Cash Reserve Ratio on the commercial bank's profitability. This study covers only listed commercial banks in Bangladesh. As sample researcher purposively selected 15 listed commercial banks that have available information. Results revealed that CRR negatively related to Return On Assets (-0.1133), Return On Equity (-0.0577) as well as Return On Investment (-0.0504). This means the bank's profitability declined due to the increase in cash reserve ratio (CRR). Again regression analysis outlined that the cash reserve ratio negatively impacts on the profitability of studied commercial banks in Bangladesh, which is statistically significant at the 10% level. Researchers proposed that Bangladeshi commercial banks will design their profitability plan by considering monetary policy tools, particularly the Cash reserve ratio.
Landslides detection in Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province, Vietnam using the Alos PalSAR time-series imagery by the SBAS method
Authors: Tran Anh Van , Nguyen Binh An , Dinh Tien , Nguyen Yen Hai Thi , Le Nghi Thanh ,   Faculty of Geomatics and Land Administration, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam  Hochiminh City Institute of Resources Geography, Vietnam  Faculty of Surveying, Catography and GIS, Ho Chi Minh University of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam
Published: October 2020

Radar Interferometry (InSAR) has been known as a technology to monitor the change of elements on the earth's surface for many years. There are many InSAR methods, in which the permanent scattering InSAR Radar (PSInSAR) method uses a series of images to determine the terrain deformetions quite well. However, for areas with lots of vegetation, the number of permanent scattering points (PS points) will be limited. In this paper, we have chosen a method that also uses a set of multi-temporal Radar images but has the lowest spatial and temporal image baselines, this method is called the Small Baselines method (SBAS). With the ALOS PalSAR images series that was collected from August 2007 to November 2010, many landslide points in the area of Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province were discovered. The landslide locations detected from Radar images were compared with the landslide surveying points and landslide interpreted by aerial photos in 2013 provided by Vietnam Institute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources Vietnam. There have been many sliding sites coinsiding with the surveyed landslides, which proves that many landslides exist and develop continuously such as the location of Mong Sen bridge, Trung Chai Commune or at Sai Duan bridge, Phin Ngan commune.
Comparison of slug test methods to determine conductivity of Holocen aquifer, Dan Phuong area
Authors: Nguyen Thao Bach ,   Faculty of Geosciences and Geoengineering, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam
Published: October 2020

Two different slug test methods including: i) slug test using the standard slug rod and ii) pneumatic slug test are conducted in different well/depth in Danphuong field site for a comparative analysis. These methods are examined at least 3 times for each well to estimate hydraulic conductivities by using Hvorslev. The results show correlation between two slug test methods is very hight with R2 = 0,93. Slug tests methods have several advantages and also disadvantage compare to each other. Practical considerations of performing the tests in real life settings are also considered in the method comparison. The slug-rod method meets 7/10 criterions while pneumatic slug test satisfy 8/10 criterions.
Petro-geochemical characteristics and origin of the quartz in the lower oceanic crust, example from IODP-Hole U1473A
Authors: Nguyen Du Khac , Morishita Tomoaki ,   Faculty of Geosciences and Geoengineering, Hanoi University of Mining và Geology, Vietnam

 Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 0-, Japan
Published: October 2020

IODP-Hole U1473A was drilled on the summit of Atlantis bank, Southwest Indian Ridge recovered large amounts of gabbroic rocks including mainly olivine gabbro. Felsic rocks are minor, approximately 1,5% of the total volume, which are comprising significant amount of quartz in some samples. The Ti concentrations and the estimated temperatures of the quartz in veins are relatively high, ranging from 30÷130 ppm and 540÷7000C, coupled with the myrmekitic textures in some veins are unambigeous evidence for the late magmatic origin. In addition to the crystallization mechanism in free spaces, such as crack/ fracture systems during the penetration of SiO2 - saturated magmas; the quartz is also formed by re-precipitation process at the same location leaving behind after the previous olivine in the host gabro has been dissolved.
The potential of using fine rock for replacing soft soil in construction of a breakwater at Chan May port
Authors: Nguyen Nu Thi , Bui Son Truong , Le Dung Tien ,   Faculty of Geosciences and Geoengineering, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam  Port and Waterway Engineering Consultant Joint Stock Company (TEDIPORT), Vietnam
Published: October 2020

Breakwater is an important construction in Chan May port. The construction of breakwaters faces many difficulties due to the soft soil layer with a thickness of more than ten meters and located under the sea level. Breakwater is unstable as well as high of settlement. Therefore, the soft soil under the breakwater was replaced by fine rock. The results show that it is feasible to replace soft soil by fine rock when constructing breakwater in the sea. This is the basis for the design of soft ground treatment for breakwaters in Vietnam.
Applying MIKE 21 FM (HD + ST) model to evaluate the ability to regenerate sand and gravel for efficient management of river exploitation and protection, (A case study at Red River crossing Phuc Tho District, Hanoi)
Authors: Nguyen Anh Thuc Thi , Tran Huan Ngoc , Vu Huong Thi , Nguyen Trinh Manh ,   Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam  University of Rostock, German  Enviromental Water Resources Institude, Vietnam  National Center for Water resources Planing and Investigation, Vietnam
Published: October 2020

Sand and gravel in River bed are common construction materials indispensable in urban development, infrastructure, and wharves ... due to the shortage of supply, throughout the rivers in Vietnam. Determination of the volume of regenerated sand annually or according to a certain cycle can use the MIKE 21 FM (HF + ST) hydraulic model given by Danish Institute of Water and Environmental Engineering. Calculation results of the experimental model for the river section across the Phuc Tho district, Hanoi city show that the Vinh Khang sand mine was more simulated during period from 2010 to 2019 and still lower regenaration in the comming years. These results will be significal basis for Mining lisener to orient mine development, adjust capacity and limit exploitation in sediment-deficient areas, avoid locations where there are high erosion trend. The simulation results from the model also are scientific basis for the state management to make master plane, locate sand and gravel material potential areas. But in completing a model it takes time, synthesized data of fields such as geology, hydrometeorology, surveying, geophysics,… it is essential that the functional ministries would make coordinate to bring benefits for organizations and individuals to use lifting data to get high reliability for model results.
Prediction of the peak velocity of blasting vibration based on various models at Ninh Dan quarry, Thanh Ba district, Phu Tho province
Authors: Nguyen An Dinh , Tran Hieu Quang , Tran Bao Dinh , Soukhanouvong Phonepaserth ,   Faculty of Mining, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam  PhD Candidate Surface Mining Department, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam
Published: October 2020

In mining industry, blasting operation is effective method to fragment rocks, supporting for the next operations in surface mines such as loading, and hauling works. However, blasting operation also impacts adversely on buildings and the surrounding environment, in which the vibration wave is one of the most severe impacts. Therefore, the implementation of the forecasting models of vibration speed contributes significantly to guarantee the safety of buildings located within the impact areas of the vibration wave. This paper employs the monitoring results of blasting activity at the Ninh Dan limestone quarry situated in Thanh Ba district, Phu Tho province, to develop different forecasting models that determine the effects of the ground vibration speed in the surrounding buildings. The results show that the models USBM and Ambraseys Hendron having more accuvate prediction than other models.
Study on status and solution to improve the ventilation system of Quang Hanh coal mine
Authors: Dao Chi Van , Tran Ha Xuan ,   Faculty of Mining, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam  Vietnam Association of Mining Science and Technology, Vietnam
Published: October 2020

Quang Hanh coal mine is currently operating at two areas with 11 longwalls having the annual production of 1.5 million tonnes. In recent years, the mine has used 4 conjugate fan stations for air ventilation. To assess the quality of ventilation operation at the Quang Hanh coal mine, the paper surveyed the ventilation quality at longwall faces, roadway faces, ventilation works and main fans. The results show that the ventilation at longwall and roadway faces basically satisfies the requirements. However, in some areas, the fresh air has not been sufficiently supplied, the temparature and humidity are high, the air leakage is serious, and the total intake air lacks an amount of 26.4 m3/s (8%). Based on these the findings, the paper the proposes proper solutions to the air ventilation system at the Quang Hanh coal mine in the near future.
Evaluate impacts of ground vibration on construction projects and determine reasonable blasting scale for Phong Xuan limestone quarry in Thua Thien Hue province
Authors: Tran Hieu Quang , Nguyen An Đinh , Tran Bao Dinh , Soukhanouvong Phonepaserth ,   Faculty of Mining, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam  Postgraduate department of surface Mining, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam
Published: October 2020

One of the advanced methods to evaluate the effects of blasting vibration wave on the constructions in need of protection surrounding limestone quarries is to use measurement equipment, according to Norm QCVN 02:2008/BCT of Ministry of Industry and Trade (Vietnam). It is the first time in Vietnam when the authors employ the blasting monitoring equipment MR3000BLA made of Bartec Syscom (Switzerland). The equipment is integrated with the new 4.0 technology to measure the effects of blasting vibration waves on the constructions in need of protection surrounding and determine the reasonable size of blasting for Phong Xuan limestone quarry in Thua Thien Hue province.
Fuzzy logic in controlling the forest fire - level forecast warning signage
Authors: Vu Quyen Thi , Pham Minh Ngoc , Dang Chinh Manh , Vuong Hoang Huy , Duong Hung Duc , Bui Them Thi , Dang Trung Thanh , Vu Minh Tien , Vu Duc Minh ,   Institute of Information Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam  Falcuty of Electro - Mechanics, Quang Ninh University of Industry, Vietnam  Falcuty of Electrical Engineering, Electric Power University, Vietnam  HUS High School for gifted students - Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: October 2020

Forest fires are always a problem around the world because of its great harm. Especially in Vietnam, the prevention and detection of forest fires are mainly based on the patrolling forest rangers; the warning board is not automatically controlled. In this article, we will present the design of an automatic controller, which was applied fuzzy logic to control the forest fire - level forecast warning signage. The controller relies on regional meteorological information to control the signage on the spot, and to directly inform the manager about the forest fire forecasting situation via text message. The experienced results of some forest protection units in Thai Nguyen prove that the application of fuzzy logic has met the requirements of the forest protection sector in improving the forest fire forecasting system.
Customers’ Satisfaction Towards 99Speedmart based on Product Quality and Service Quality in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Authors: Noor Azman Nasrul Hakimi , Kah Xsin Ng , Suleiman Nur Sorfina , Nor Azman Nur Iman An Nisaa , Ayub Nor Azirah , Mohd Halid Nur Sabrina , Winda Wijaya Nur Atiqah T.N , Md Shah Nur Adila Anati , Krishnan Isai Amutan , Kanan Vasudevan Naidu
Published: October 2020

Convenience stores have been providing basic needs for their customers and have become one of the customer’s pleasure to come to shop the essential needs for the household. This study focuses on the customer’s satisfaction towards 99Speedmart by looking into two variables, which are Service Quality (SERVQUAL) and product quality. These two variables are vital to any business as it would affect its loyal customers if any of these did not meet their expectations. A survey was conducted by distributing the adapted questionnaire to 238 respondents that comprise three sections. The data was analysed quantitatively by using SPSS SPSS. It was found that many respondents showed positive results towards 99Speedmart which they are partly agreed that 99Speedmart provides good quality products and services.
The Study Involving Partial Replacement of Slag Sand in Polymer Modified Concrete and its Application in Interlocking Concrete Paver Block (ICPB)
Authors: Umashankar H. N. , Pramod B. V.
Published: October 2020

The idea of Carriageway design and maintenance needs to be such that it bears loads due to the climate change and also for the social comfort which caters the all range of people who use the road way. In this study the potential of the paver blocks is evaluated in the laboratory. Styrene-Butadiene rubber induced paver blocks will have greater tension, good ductility and also, good impact strength because of the 3D polymer network. The bridging between cracks and also due to voids filling nature, the porosity decreases. A Styrene-Butadiene rubber polymer induced along with granular slag sand in ICPB to improve the ductility and flexure of polymer modified concrete (PMC). The structural properties of PMC in paver blocks are studied, the study is divided into two series, Series 1 is to cast paver blocks solely of granular slag sand and Series 2 is to cast paver blocks of PMC where fine aggregates with few parts replaced with Granular slag sand. The comparative study is done for various strength parameters. The study concludes that the paver blocks with PMC concrete with 15% of Granular slag sand replaced with fine aggregates.
Awareness and Knowledge About STDs Among Adult People in a Selected Area in Bangladesh
Authors: Anwar K S , Ahmed S , Mafiz I , Nasreen A
Published: October 2020

Knowledge and awareness concerning sexually transmuted diseases (STDs) has become the burning issue of the day. Although STDs pose serious risks to health security, there is very little literature quantifying the knowledge and awareness of these diseases. The aim/of this study /was to determine knowledge and awareness, about STDs among the people in a selected area of Bangladesh. In this descriptive type of cross sectional study an attempt has been made to know the knowledge and awareness among 200 adult people from Keraniganj Upazilla of Dhaka district. Pre-tested questionnaire was used for data collection which includes information regards to STD. The data were compiled and tabulated manually according to key variable-in master sheet. Finally data were analyzed in computer. Majority participants (63%) were female. Most of the individual as 15-25 age group (34%) followed by 26-35 age group (28.5%) and 36-45 age group (23%). The majority of the respondents (82.5%) stated that they had knowledge about STDs, and (17.5%) of them did not have any knowledge at all. Majority (67.5%) acquired the knowledge from media, followed by (21%) friends and (14%) doctors. Out of 200 respondents thought the risk group of STDs mainly identified as by sex worker followed by professional blood donor, drug addict, and bus or truck drivers. Almost 26.5% respondents thought that STDs could be prevented by using condom, avoiding illegal sexual contact (34%4. religious binding (32%), raising social awareness (27%). safe blood donation. It is considered that the awareness and knowledge about the STDs are increasing than the other previous studies but some information needs to be addressed more for affective impact. The findings of this study are believed to serve as an useful basis for further research and planning.
Association of Serum Creatinine and Electrolyte Abnormalities in Preterm Low Birth Weight Neonates
Authors: Islam Md. S , Bhuiyan M , Chowdhury A S , Rafique ATM , Afrin M , Hossain F
Published: October 2020

Introduction: Being born prematurely is a threat to survival and the subsequent quality of life ICDDR,B Health and Science Bulletin published in March 2006 reported that prematurity and low birth weight contributes to 27.8% of neonatal deaths in rural areas of Bangladesh Premature infant are at increased risk of developing dehydration or over hydration. Therefore, high index of suspicion, prompt recognition and thorough understanding of common electrolyte abnormalities are necessary to improve neonatal outcome. The investigation of renal function in pretenn neonate is complicated because of continuing renal development, rise in creatinine is transient and may not be clinically significcmt. Serum creatinine is most widely used marker of renal function in adults and children but its validity as a marker of GFR/ renal function is doubtful a few studies have been conducted on assessment of renal function and electrolytes in the context of prematurity in Bangladesh. But it seems to be essential for immediate management for planning appropriate fluid and electrolyte therapy and thereby for improved outcome. Information was collected who gave consent and participated in the study willingly. The sample size was 50. Duration of data collection was approximately 6 (Six) months.Patients admitted to the Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College and hospital and after meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria a simple random sampling technique was applied for selecting the sample patients. Total 50 pretenn LBW neonates fulfilling the inclusion criteria were studied during this study period. Mean creatinine level was .82 mmoKrange was 0.40-1.90 mg/d1. Abnormal electrolytes were documented in 20(40%) pretenn LBW neonates of which hyperkalemia was the predominant electrolyte abnormality found in 8(16.0%) neonates, hyponatremia was found in 7 (14.0%), hypokalemia in 3 (6.0%) and hypernatremia 2 (4.0%). In the present study 20 of preterm LBW babies have electrolyte abnormalities. Hyperkalemia was found in 8(16.0%) babies in this study from above findings it is evident that prematurity causes transient renal impairment, in preterm neonates which is inversely related to gestational age. Renal impairment should be suspected if the serum creatinine rises or fails to show normal post-natal fall. It was observed that electrolyte abnormalities are common in preterm LBW neonates and transient renal failure also occurs in a large number of preterm LBW babies. So, identification of renal failure and associated electrolyte abnormalities and proper management of fluid and electrolytes and close monitoring are important.
Correlation between Duration of Oral Contraceptives and Hypercoagulability in Bangladeshi Women
Authors: Samsunnahar  , Akhter Q S , Akhter N , Sultana K , Atiquzzaman Md. , Akther D
Published: October 2020

This study was done to assess the hypercoagulability and the risk of thromboembolism in women taking oral contraceptive pill for prolonged period of time. This cross sectional study was done in the department of Physiology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka from Jan 2012 to Dec 2012. Ninety female subjects with the age range from 25-45 years, were taken as a study population. Among them, 60 women taking oral contraceptives for prolonged period of time ( > 1 years) were included for the study group and age matched 30 women of OCP nonusers were taken as a control. Study subjects were divided into two groups according to their duration of oral pill use: group BI ( 1 to 5 years users) were 30 women and group B2 ( >5 to 10 years users) were 30 women. Prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time were estimated in all groups. Statistical analysis was done by unpaired Student's ? t' test and Pearson's Correlation Coefficient test. In this study, the mean (*SD) PT levels in group B1 & B2 were shortened than that of group A which were statistically highly significant (P < 0.001). Within the study groups, PT levels were positively correlated (r=+0.027) with the group B1 and negatively correlated (r= -0.163) with the group B2. But both the relationships were statistically non significant. The mean (+SD) AM' level in group B1 was shortened than that of group A but the result was not statistically significant. The mean (*SD) AM' level in group B2 was shortened than that of group A but the result was statistically highly significant (P<0.001). Within the study groups, APPT levels were negatively correlated with the group B1 (r= -0.268) and also group B2 (r= -0.122). But both the relationships were statistically non significant. My present study revealed that prolonged duration of OCP use ( at least for 5 years) increases the risk of hypercoagulable state and thromboembolism in women.
Renal Transplantation: Anesthetic Experience in Bangladesh
Authors: Alain Md. S , Khan Md. S A , Khan Md. S R , Ali M I , Rahman Md. M , Hossain S , Khan H S
Published: October 2020

The appropriate anesthesia for renal transplantation requires minimal toxicity for the patients and for the transplanted organ. General anesthesia is the most popular technique for renal transplantation. The use of regional anesthesia in chronic renal failure patients is still controversial but promising. The study was done to find impact of anesthetic management in term of outcome of graft function considering existent disease, hemodynamic status and infra- operative or early post - operative complications. Total fifty (50) Patient's records from 2010 to 2016 were revived retrospectively. Same anesthesia team as well as same surgical team performed all transplantation and surgical technique was the same for all patients either general or regional anesthesia. General anesthesia was performed in 88% of patients and for the rest of them, spinal, epidural and combined spinal and epidural was done. The age of the patients was in the range of 18 - 57years and a mean age of 35±16 years. The mean of surgery duration was 2.5 ± 1.2 hours. 88% of the patients had good early renal graft function and the serum creatinine level decreased in the first 3 postoperative days. Overall optimization of the patients other co morbidities in the preoperative period, close intraoperative monitoring and optimization of fluid status and haemodynamics as well as appropriate use of anesthetic agents are key to kidney transplantation success.
The Effectiveness of Restorative Justice Practices on Victims of Crime: Evidence from South Africa
Authors: Murhula Patrick Bashizi Bashige , Tolla Aden Dejene
Published: October 2020

Restorative justice is a holistic philosophy that has become increasingly popular in reformist criminal justice debates and criminological research. However, there is some debate as to whether its programs adequately address victims’ needs. To this end, this paper analyses the effectiveness of restorative justice practices on victims of crime. Drawing on my interviews conducted with victims of crime and legal experts in South Africa, the findings of this study offer support for the effectiveness of a restorative justice approach to addressing victim satisfaction. Restorative justice can enable the needs of victims to be more fully considered during the criminal justice process. This is very different from contemporary criminal justice, which has often effectively excluded victims from almost every aspect of its proceedings despite its continuous reform to protect and promote victims’ rights.
Syn-Eruptive Lateral Collapse of Monogenetic Volcanoes: The Case of Mazo Volcano from the Timanfaya Eruption (Lanzarote, Canary Islands)
Authors: Romero Carmen , Galindo Inés , Sánchez Nieves , Martín-González Esther , Vegas Juana
Published: October 2020

The evolution of complex volcanic structures usually includes the occurrence of flank collapse events. Monogenetic cones, however, are more stable edifices with minor rafting processes that remove part of the cone slopes. We present the eruptive history of Mazo volcano (Lanzarote, Canary Islands), including the first detailed description of a syn-eruptive debris avalanche affecting a volcanic monogenetic edifice. The study and characterization, through new geological and morphological data and the analysis of a great number of documentary data, have made it possible to reinterpret this volcano and assign it to the Timanfaya eruption (1730–1736). The eruptive style evolved from Hawaiian to Strombolian until a flank collapse occurred, destroying a great part of the edifice, and forming a debris avalanche exhibiting all the features that define collapsing volcanic structures. The existence of blocks from the substrate suggests a volcano-tectonic process associated with a fracture acting simultaneously with the eruption. The sudden decompression caused a blast that produced pyroclasts that covered most of the island. This study forces to change the current low-hazard perception usually linked to monogenetic eruptions and provides a new eruptive scenario to be considered in volcanic hazards analysis and mitigation strategies development.
The Troponin-I Release in Patients with Left-Sided Early-Stage Breast Cancer Undergoing Adjuvant Whole Breast Radiotherapy: An Iranian Experience
Authors: Yousefi Kashi Amir Shahram , Karimi Maryam , Rakhsha Afshin , Javadzadegan Amir , Taghizadeh-Hesary Farzad
Published: October 2020

Background: Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women. In line with the survival improvement of patients with cancer, the issue of treatment-induced toxicities becomes more important. Objectives: This study aimed at evaluating acute radiation-induced cardiac damage. Methods: Between 2016 and 2019, women with histologically-confirmed early-stage left-sided breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in-situ (DCIS) without prior chemotherapy, who were candidates for adjuvant whole breast radiotherapy, entered the study. The radiation-induced cardiotoxicity was assessed, using a rise in high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hscTnI) over the radiotherapy. Likewise, the association between the percentage of heart receiving at least 25Gy (V25Gy) and the rise in hscTnI was evaluated as the secondary endpoint. Results: A total of 22 women were included in this study. Mean ± standard deviation (SD) hscTnI for the whole study population was 12 ± 2 ng/L before and 15 ± 2 ng/L after radiotherapy. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) V25Gy was 8.05% (6.95% - 8.95%). The difference between hscTnI levels before and after radiotherapy was significant (P = 0.001). There was no correlation between V25Gy and the rise in hscTnI (P = 0.18). Conclusions: hscTnI is a sensitive marker to detect early radiation-induced cardiotoxicity. There is no association between V25Gy and the rise in hscTnI over radiotherapy.
Treatment of Congenital Chylothorax Using High-Dose Octreotide
Authors: Seo Jinkyung , Yum Sook Kyung
Published: October 2020

Introduction: Neonatal chylothorax is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition with a reported incidence of 1 in 5,800 - 24,000 and a high mortality rate of up to 64%. Octreotide is one of the treatment options available to reduce both the splanchnic blood flow and the intestinal secretion of electrolytes and water. However, there is no uniform guideline for the optimal dosage of octreotide in the treatment of congenital chylothorax. Case Presentation: We present the case of a neonate diagnosed with congenital chylothorax. At birth, the neonate manifested severe respiratory distress warranting cardiopulmonary resuscitation for 25 min. During admission, intravenous octreotide treatment was initiated and feeding was changed from breast milk to a medium-chain triglyceride-enriched formula. Bilateral hilar enlargement and diffusely increased opacities waxed and waned, and we gradually increased the octreotide dosage daily by 1 ~ 2 mcg/kg/h. After 3 days of octreotide administration at the rate of 20 mcg/kg/h, chest x-ray showed regression of pleural effusion. The patient was discharged with full bottle feeding achieved. Conclusions: High-dose octreotide therapy (with doses up to 20 mcg/kg/h) may be recommended for patients with idiopathic congenital chylothorax. However, patients should be carefully monitored for side-effects such as hyperglycemia, necrotizing enterocolitis, transient hypothyroidism, and ileus.
Doping knowledge and doping attitudes in competitive bodybuilding
Authors: Marić Dora , Veršić Šime , Vasilj Šimun
Published: October 2020

Purpose: Bodybuilding becomes more visible and acceptable within mainstream society thanks to social media, which is promoting, and developing grooving interest in bodies, fit-ness and active lifestyle. However, this is concerning knowing that according to the latest world anti-doping agency report bodybuilding is one of two sports with the highest number of Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) committed by athletes. This study aimed to evaluate doping attitudes and correlates of doping attitudes in top level body builders. Methods: Study included 26 competitive bodybuilders form Croatia. Variables were collect-ed by a previously validated Questionnaire of Substance Use (QSU). Statistical procedures included means and standard deviations (for parametric variables), frequencies and percent-ages (for ordinal and nominal variables). Spearman’s correlations were calculated to deter-mine associations between studied variables. Results: The most positive attitudes are found towards injectable anabolic steroids (mean ± standard deviation; 4.00 ± 1.52), followed by fat burners (3.73 ± 1.46), growth hormone (3.69 ± 1.64), and estrogen blockers (3.60 ± 1.22), oral anabolic steroids (3.58 ± 1.27). Sig-nificant correlation was identified between: (i) result achieved in bodybuilding (RBB) and alcohol consumption, (R= -0.57 p < 0.05) (ii) RBB and subjective knowledge on nutrition (R=0.66, p < 0.05), (iii) RBB and subjective knowledge on doping (R=0.72, p < 0.05). Conclusion: The lack of correlation between self-perceived competence and objectively eval-uated knowledge on nutrition is alarming due to the possible “anchoring effect”, accordingly even though objective knowledge is not correlated with attitudes towards doping substances, it is important to properly educate athletes who are in the misconception of their true knowl-edge.
Decision making of semi-professional female basketball players in competitive games
Authors: Vencúrik Tomáš , Bokůvka Dominik , Nykodým Jiří , Vacenovský Pavel
Published: October 2020

Purpose: Nowadays, not only the research but also coaching is focusing on decision making in basketball. Decision making is critical in basketball, especially in relation to offensive skills (with ball). Generally, the players have to decide what to do with the ball (make an appro-priate decision) and in the shortest time possible. From this point of view, the study aims to identify the factors which can affect the decision making of offensive skills of female basket-ball players. Methods: Eight semi-professional female basketball players participated in this study. Basket-ball players played five competitive games in the second division. During all games, the heart rate was monitored. Decision making was assessed according to Basketball Offensive Game Performance Instrument (BOGPI) and categorized as appropriate and inappropriate. For this purpose, the notational analysis was used. Based on previous research, the four main factors were set as independent variables. Each of these factors was categorized. The first factor was the intensity of load ( 95% of HR ), second factor was ball possession duration (0–8 s, 9–16 s, and 17–24 s), third factor was game period (1st quarter, 2nd quarter, 3rd quarter, and 4th quarter), and the fourth factor was defensive pressure of an opponent (low, moderate, and high). Objectivity was verified by the method of inter-rater agreement, and re-liability was using intra-rater agreement. The influence of factors on decision making was ex-pressed by binary logistic regression. Method of backward stepwise selection was used to find predictors of inappropriate decisions and to find the best model. Results: One regression coeficient in the final model was statistically significant – defensive pressure of the opponent. When the defensive pressure is moderate or high, the chance for inappropriate decisions increased. Conclusion: Based on these findings, the coaches should take into consideration these fac-tors when preparing individual training sessions.
Semantic Guidelines and Conceptual Basis of a Social Education Teacher Professional Mobility in the Pedagogical Science
Authors: Nurzhanbayeva Zhanat , Aidarov Bakhtzhan , Baltabekova Almagul , Makhmudov Gavkharbek , Kamalov Yusubaly , Seisen Nayila
Published: October 2020

The article is dedicated to enhancing urgent scientific problems, which is considered the formation of professional mobility of future teachers of professional training as one of the main components of the modernization of their professional training system.
The purpose of the article is to show the results of the scientific search for semantic guidelines and the structure of professional mobility of future teachers of professional training in the conceptual basis of pedagogical science.
The main goal of this research paper was a kind of report on the author’s vision of the essence of professional mobility of future teachers in the structure of their professional readiness and scientific results, and acquaint readers with the opinion of scientists on the semantic guidelines and structure of professional mobility of future teachers based on a review of various information sources on selected topics;
The leading idea of the publication of the article “Semantic guidelines and structure of professional mobility of a teacher in the conceptual basis of pedagogical science” is to share the experience of identifying the semantic guidelines and structure of professional mobility of future teachers of professional training.
Then the concept of "the formation of professional mobility of future teachers of professional training" will be presented as a motivated, focused, and informed process of professional training, reflecting the dynamics of the development of its components and providing predicted changes, professional self-realization, and a quantitative increase in the indicators of the transition of subjects from a low level of mobility to a higher one by creating a system of pedagogical tools.
The Model of the Formation of Professional Training of Future Social Pedagogy Teachers in the Conditions of the University
Authors: Menlibekova G. , Zhumankulova E. , Kurmankulov A. , Ybray S. , Balazhanova K. , Gulmira Tussupbekova
Published: October 2020

Scientific and technical progress in era of globalization, as well as socio-economic changes occurring in the global world requires the enhancement in the field of science, education, and culture also lead to the innovations on pedagogical science, modern school, and the development of the teacher personality. The school faces the task of forming a comprehensive and harmoniously developed personality. Along with this, the vocational orientation of the student's personality already at the school level becomes most relevant, especially with the introduction of a 12-year education at school.
Among all above mentioned, a special place is given to a social pedagogue's personality, since his professional activity acquires qualitatively new characteristics. Social pedagogue is a link between the school and other institutions, between parents and students, and can carry out their work in multifunctional areas such as socio-pedagogical, psychological-pedagogical, socio-legal and socio-economic sphere. Social pedagogue should also assist students in the professional orientation to develop themselves in competitive environment.
This research aims to analyze the formation of professional training of future social pedagogy teachers in the conditions of the University. And in order to achieve this goal to do some tasks. We need to describe the process of professional training of teachers and do research on its condition at the university level.
All these areas contain various aspects of the activity, and the preparation of future social teachers at the university level should be systematic, practice-oriented, and carried out at the very early stages of preparation at the University. Accordingly, the requirements for the quality of training should also change.
The Development Process of the Ecological Education in Independent Kazakhstan
Authors: Aigul Primbetova , Gaukhar Baltabayeva
Published: October 2020

Today, the world community understands that one of the main reasons for the emergence of the global ecological crisis is the low education level, including the ecological one. On the 21st century threshold, the individual's ecological development is becoming a priority and a meaning-forming factor in state education policy. In many ways, it acts not only as a means of preserving nature but also of human civilization as a whole.
This study recommends theorizing and establishing ecological education among learners. The future teacher needs to connect diverse thoughts about ecology and attempt to understand effective practices to cultivate a space of reflection for students and devise effective ways and methodologies to foster ecological education skills thought among student learners.
The purpose of the present study was to collect and analyze environmental education undertaken with various subjects. For systematic analysis, selected databases and journals were analyzed across pre-determined criteria.
The close examination resulted in 11 studies reporting the effects of the interventions (e.g., hands-on practices, field trip activities) and 4 studies reporting participants' views on the effects of the interventions in general. Later, these studies were subjected to content analysis to present the trends and to synthesize the common findings of the selected studies. The techniques and instructions used as the intervention in these selected studies were observed to contribute to the development of participants' gains associated with knowledge of the environment and nature, perception of nature, environmental effect, responsible environment behaviors, and conception and understanding of science.