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Enfermedad por virus Zika: de la benignidad a la emergencia sanitaria internacional
Authors: Luz Kleber Giovanni , De Almeida Yngra Bastos Mesquita Minora de Almeida , De Almeida Victor Rocha Nóbrega
Published: September 2023

El virus Zika fue identificado originalmente en 1947 en el bosque de Zika en Uganda. Este virus causó casos aislados hasta el año 2007 en que el primer brote epidémico fue detectado en la isla de Yap. El virus es un miembro de la familia Flaviviridae, género Flavivirus, y es transmitido a los humanos por Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus y otros mosquitos. En 2015 el virus fue detectado en Sudamérica, en el nordeste de Brasil y 1.500.000 de casos se han estimado que ocurrieron durante ese año. La fiebre por virus Zika es una enfermedad benigna y la mayoría de los pacientes desarrollan un cuadro de fiebre leve, exantema, decaimiento, artralgias y adenomegalias retro auriculares, siendo la conjuntivitis un signo común. Durante el brote de Zika el número de casos con síndrome de Guillain Barré se incrementó y hubo algunos casos de encefalitis y mielitis. El síndrome congénito de Zika fue detectado en octubre de 2015 y Brasil ha registrado alrededor de 1600 casos confirmados. El diagnóstico de la infección por virus Zika se basa en los signos y síntomas clínicos, pero las pruebas de laboratorio se recomiendan para mujeres embarazadas, recién nacidos con manifestaciones neurológicas y pacientes con síndrome de Guillain Barré (SGB). La técnica de RT-PCR es la más útil para la confirmación diagnóstica, pero en algunos casos especiales las pruebas serológicas pueden ser usadas, como en casos de SGB. El tratamiento de la infección por virus Zika es sintomático, pero en casos graves de SGB se pueden usar plasmaféresis o inmunoglobulina. La mayoría de las infecciones congénitas necesitan la realización de técnicas de imágenes y el tratamiento de estos pacientes puede ser costoso para el sistema de salud. Es importante que los clínicos, pediatras y obstetras estén alertas de los casos sospechosos. En este artículo resumimos los principales aspectos clínicos de la infección por Zika.
Rainfall erosivity in the Republic of North Macedonia: Fournier index approach
Authors: Alili Imеrlije
Published: September 2023

Rainfall erosivity is a crucial factor influencing soil erosion, which results from the detachment, transportation, and deposition of soil particles caused by rainfall and runoff. Rainfall erosivity assessment is a fundamental process aimed at quantifying the erosive power of rainfall events in a given region. The paper provides an overview of rainfall erosivity assessment in several heterogeneous regions of the Republic of North Macedonia based on rainfall data from meteorological stations characterized by different climatic and geographical conditions. Having into consideration that rainfall erosivity can be quantified by using various indices, this study uses two common ones: Fournier Index (FI) and the Modified Fournier Index (MFI) based on monthly and annual precipitation totals for the period 1951-2020. The results imply that in general, the studied stations belong to a low class of erosivity. It is found that FI has greater sensitivity and provides more details, also showing years with high and even very high rainfall erosivity while MFI gives more information for moderate rainfall erosivity.
On the Thresholds of an Old Map
Authors: Van Schaik Anne-Rieke , Vannieuwenhuyze Bram
Published: September 2023

In what contexts were old maps made and used? What values did map users attach to documents like these, in their own time and afterwards? In this article we apply the ‘paracartographic approach’ to the edition of Joost Jansz Bilhamer’s Caerte van Noorthollant from 1608 to answer questions about the socio-cultural context, meaning and reception of old maps. First, we analyze the perimap (elements in the immediate surroundings of the map, e.g. cartouches, titles, legends) and then search for different forms of the epimap (elements outside the immediate surroundings of the map, e.g. reproductions, provenance notes, patents), among other things by studying contextual documentation about the production and consumption of the map. We explain the merits of the interpretation of the perimap and epimap and, thanks to the analysis, come up with a new hypothesis about the production and use of the map: as a means of promoting the Northern Quarter and West Friesland. With this case study we hope to expand and update knowledge of the Rijksmuseum’s cartographic collection and to encourage scholars, curators, collectors and map lovers to look beyond the spatial data old maps provide.
Pemmy’s Alphabet Book
Authors: Boom Mattie , Meijer Suzan
Published: September 2023

An extraordinary book made from fabrics, titled Pemmy’s Alphabet Book, has recently been gifted to the Rijksmuseum. This book is a copy of Rie Cramer’s 1936 A is een Aapje. What makes this work so special is that it was made between 1942 and 1945 in the Japanese internment camp of Brastagi on East Sumatra, where handiwork and the possession of books were increasingly banned. Mies Aalbersberg made this book with the help of other women in the camp, to celebrate the birthday of her daughter Pem Hagers, the donor of the object. According to the stories her mother told her, Mies supervised the making of the pages. Research has shown that the consistently rendered images were probably all made by the same person, whereas the rhymes were embroidered with varying stitches and by several hands. This, like collecting the various materials that were used in the book, may have been the contribution made by the other women. Even though several examples of embroidered fabrics from Camp Brastagi have survived, none of them are as elaborate as this book. It shows the artistic power of those women, who in captivity jointly created a book, which may have allowed them to escape from their awful situation just for a moment. This book made from fabrics is a valuable historical artefact which not only shows the creativity and the resilience of the women in the camp, but is also a poignant reminder of a dark period in history.
VETERINARY AND SANITARY EVALUATION OF HOLSTEIN MILK
Authors: Таипова Айнура , I. S. Beishova , K.D. Alikhanov , B. E Nurgaliev , V. A Ulyanov , A.U. Sabyrzhanov
Published: September 2023

Livestock in Kazakhstan occupies about 43% of the total gross agricultural output, is the main source of employment, nutrition and income of the rural population and its development is one of the main strategic economic objectives of the Republic. The dairy industry has always been and remains the leading sector of the Republic's agro-industrial complex, accounting for about 20% of the volume of food produced in Kazakhstan. The provision of the population with quality products is closely connected with the development of cattle breeding; in turn, the provision of dairy products largely depends on the efficiency of dairy cattle breeding and the fullest use of its potential. To date, the main task in dairy cattle breeding is to increase cow productivity, as well as to improve milk quality: to increase the amount of fat, protein and dry matter. The development of the dairy industry in the Republic of Kazakhstan has a positive trend. The range of dairy products is wide and is approaching European standards in terms of quality. New brands using high-tech production lines have emerged in Kazakhstan's domestic market, which creates a special demand from consumers for competitive advantages in terms of product quality.
SUPPRESSION OF AVIAN INFECTIOUS BRONCHITIS VIRUS REPRODUCTION BY SOME PLANT EXTRACTS
Authors: Gusmaulemova Alua , Toleuzhanova Aiganym , Zaitseva Irina , Alexyuk Pavel , Alexyuk Madina , Bogoyavlenskiy Andrey
Published: September 2023

A variety of variants of the avian infectious bronchitis virus creates certain difficulties in vaccination. Therefore, the search for new methods of suppressing the reproduction of the virus is an important problem in the poultry industry. Avian infectious bronchitis virus is an acute highly contagious viral disease, mainly of chickens, accompanied by damage to the respiratory organs in young animals and loss of productivity in adult laying hens. The exploitation of medicinal plants is an important topic for both pharmaceuticals and medicine in general. Many viruses have developed resistance to existing drugs, so it makes sense to study plants that contain biologically active compounds that are able to suppress viral activity. The purpose of the research is to show the possibility of using extracts of some plants to inhibit the reproduction of the avian infectious bronchitis virus.  It has been shown that at a dose of 3 to 4 μg/ml, plant extracts of Alnus incana, Hedysarum neglectum, Polygonum aviculare, Alhagi pseudalhagi are able to suppress 50% of the reproductive activity of the avian infectious bronchitis virus.
Risk assessment, implementation of occupational health, safety and hygiene in small and medium manufacturing enterprises: A case study in central Vietnam
Authors: Vu Gia-Kien , Le Tuan-Anh , Ngoc Toan-Pham , Nguyen Tram-Huyen Thi , Ha-Nguyen Minh-Quan
Published: September 2023

This study aims to identify and evaluate the influence of the factors affecting the implementation of occupational health and safety of employees and employers and its impact on occupational health and safety and legalize risk assessment in small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in central Vietnam through the survey among 246 business representatives and data processing through the software SPSS 20 and AMOS 20. The results show that there are 3 factors affecting the implementation of occupational health, safety and hygiene. In order: (1) Safety regulations and instructions; (2) Occupational health, safety policy and (3) Occupational health and safety training. There is no relationship between the impacts on the implementation of occupational health and safety of the employer. In addition, a very interesting finding about the relationship of factors implementing occupational health and safety of employers was a positive influence on the legalization of risk assessment activities. On the basis of these results, employees, business owners and state management agencies will have grounds to offer useful solutions in risk assessment in order to better perform safety work and occupational health.
Teacher's Language Code Switching in Indonesian Language Learning in Class II, Elementary School 11 Sub-district Ulu Musi District Four Laws
Authors: Arisa Gustin Tri , Andra Vebbi , Satrisno Hengki
Published: September 2023

Code switching is a switch from one language to another or from one dialect to another or vice versa, the occurrence of code switching due to changes in certain situations. The use of language is very important because language is the most important thing so that humans can interact with each other, especially in the interaction of a more formal scope of learning. Learning is an effort to prepare teaching and learning activities by teachers for students. Teachers are people who are assigned to be responsible for the growth and development of students towards educated humans. In learning, teachers are emphasized to be able to apply Indonesian properly and correctly as a unified language, namely Indonesian, which is inversely proportional to the situation in the observed school. This study aims to determine the form of teacher language code switching and factors that influence teacher language code switching in Indonesian language learning in class II SD Negeri 11 Ulu Musi District, Empat Lawang Regency. The methods used are observation, interview, and documentation. It can be concluded that the code switching process carried out by Indonesian teachers in teaching and learning activities uses the type of internal code switching, namely the code switching of the teacher's language from Indonesian to local language, both learning activities in the introduction, core and closing phases. Factors that influence the teacher's language code switching, namely internal and external. Internally, teachers are not too confident to always use Indonesian. Then externally code switching occurs due to environmental factors that are accustomed to using local languages, so that speech partners find it difficult to understand messages conveyed with other than local languages.
Analysis Moral Message Reflected in Leo Tolstoy’s Novel, War and Peace
Authors: Girsang Martina , Hutagalung Grace Widya , Sinaga Nicha , Aritonang Anita Maharani
Published: September 2023

This study focuses on issues that arise while analyzing moral principles from a practical standpoint. The results of a study approach with the presentation of descriptive data analysis in Leo Tolstoy's work War and Peace were used to analyze the data. Reading, making notes, and analyzing quotes, words, remarks, and behaviors linked to the study's problem were the methods used to gather data. The study's findings demonstrate how the moral lesson is reflected in the war and peace fiction.
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Cultural Conflicts as Depicted in English Movie “ East Is East”
Authors: Dini Dyan , Alfian Alfian , Amin Al
Published: September 2023

This study examines how the characters in the film "East is East" deal with cultural clashes and conflicts of different backgrounds. The issue with this study is that the author uses a fictional family as the subject to investigate the cultural conflicts that underlie social inequality. Cultural tensions that arise among families and in the broader community are depicted in the film. The objectives of this study are to (1) identify the cultural problems that appear in "East is East" and (2) determine how the characters handle these difficulties. In this study, researchers employed a qualitative research methodology to pay attention to the a subject of investigation and interpretation. Researchers used a qualitative research method in this research to pays attention to the object to be researched and interpreted. In this study, researchers used Sociocultural Approach theory from Lev Vygotsky, Cultural Conflict theory from Thorsten Sellin, and DMIS (Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity) theory from Milton Bennet. The source of the data in this study is a film entitled "East is East" in 1999 by writer Ayub Khan Din and director Damien O'Donnell. From the results of this study, based on the theory of Cultural Conflict by Thorsten Sellin, the researcher found 2 types of cultural conflict that occurred in the film, namely Primary and Secondary Conflict, then based on the cultural conflict, the researcher found out how the characters in the film deal with cultural conflict by using the theory by Milton Bennett's DMIS, namely 4 stages, denial, defense, minimization, and acceptance.
The Role of MGMP in Developing Professional Competence of Indonesian Language Teachers
Authors: Pajar Aulan Malik , Andra Vebby , Satrisno Hengki
Published: September 2023

The problems raised in this study are How is the role of Subject Teacher Deliberation (MGMP) in developing the professional competence of Indonesian language teachers at SMPN 21 Bengkulu City and How is the form of factors inhibiting the role of Subject Teacher Deliberation (MGMP) in developing the professional competence of Indonesian language teachers at SMPN 21 Bengkulu City. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of Subject Teacher Conference (MGMP) in developing the professional competence of Indonesian language teachers at SMPN 21 Bengkulu City and the form of inhibiting factors of Subject Teacher Conference (MGMP) in developing the professional competence of Indonesian language teachers at SMPN 21 Bengkulu City. The results of this study indicate that the development of professional competence of Indonesian language teachers at SMP N 21 Bengkulu City. The first role of MGMP as a change or update in improving teacher professionalism. Creating a conducive atmosphere in active learning. The second role of MGMP as a mediator to improve teacher competence in MGMP Indonesian language at the school level. MGMP's third role as a supporting agent MGMP as a supporting agent, because MGMP facilitates teachers to be able to make various innovations in classroom management and school management.
Students’ Perception of the Use Google Translate in English Learning
Authors: Margiana Margiana , Syafryadin Syafryadin
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is to ascertain how students view Google Translation as an aid for learning English. The pervasive usage of Google Translation by college students is what inspired this study. In order to better understand how students perceive using Google Translation to study English, researchers conducted research. Two research questions have been developed to address the aforementioned issues. The first is the proportion of students in the English Department who use Google Translate to learn English, and the second is how the students themselves view using Google Translate to learn English. Researchers utilize a quantitative descriptive research strategy in the interim to address defined research questions. In this study, two sets of questionnaires were utilized as the instruments: the first set was used to gather data for the first research question, and the second set was used to gather data for the second research question. Respondents to this survey were enrolled full-time in STKIP Muhammadiyah Pagar Alam's English Department for the academic year 2022–2023. They were all chosen through purposeful sampling. The results of this study show that STKIP Muhammadiyah Pagar Alam students in the English Department utilize Google Translate to learn English since they occasionally have trouble understanding it, especially while doing translation work. They make use of technology to assist them in tasks like translation, diction, checking for synonyms and antonyms, and checking pronunciation. Additionally, they have a favorable opinion of Google Translation as a tool for learning English, with the majority of their "yes" responses indicating that it aids in the process.
FIgurative Language Analysis in The Dancer Novel
Authors: Ayulandari Ayulandari , Hartati Elysa
Published: September 2023

Language is a means of communication in social life. Knowing the meaning of a language is very important for us. Because without understanding the meaning of language, the real meaning of the speaker/writer for the listener/reader cannot be understood. In linguistics, this is called semantics. Semantics is the study of the meaning of sentences. The statements used may or may not have the actual meaning. Pictures are a language that has no real meaning. In literary works in the form of novels, writers often use images that are difficult for readers to understand. In semantic studies, aspects of meaning also need to be analyzed more deeply. This study analyzes aspects of language and meaning in the novel  ( The Dancer )  by Ahmad Tohari translated from Rene T.A. Lysloff. The purpose of this study is to analyze the novel in a linguistic context. Researchers analyzed the data using a qualitative method.
Extrato líquido de macroalgas dulciaquícolas na germinação e desenvolvimento inicial de Daucus carota L.
Authors: Krupek Rogério Antonio , Varenholt Thalita Luana
Published: September 2023

A utilização de bioestimulantes naturais está cada vez mais presente no cenário agrícola. Extratos a base de algas destacam-se por apresentar efeitos favoráveis como fertilizantes e produtos fitossanitários. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos do extrato de macroalgas dulciaquícolas na germinação de sementes de cenoura. O delineamento experimental foi composto de quatro tratamentos, com cinco réplicas contendo 20 sementes cada (n=100 sementes/tratamento). Os tratamentos foram organizados da seguinte maneira: T1 (controle – contendo apenas água destilada); T2 (1% do extrato de algas); T3 (5% do extrato de algas); T4 (10% do extrato de algas). O experimento foi realizado em laboratório onde as placas de Petri (réplicas) foram dispostas em estufa incubadora a 25°C e 12 horas de fotoperíodo. As avaliações foram realizadas diariamente através da contagem de sementes germinadas. Cada uma das réplicas foi fotografada para obtenção das medidas morfométricas (comprimento da raiz, parte aérea e folhas). As medidas foram tomadas através do programa ImageÂ J. Em relação ao processo de germinação das sementes de cenoura, os resultados obtidos de porcentagem de germinação, índice de velocidade, e tempo médio de germinação revelaram um possível efeito alelopático. Já para o desenvolvimento inicial, foi observado um efeito positivo do extrato algas (principalmente em relação aos tratamentos com 1% e 5%) sobre os parâmetros biométricos, principalmente em relação ao tamanho da raiz. Embora a germinação tenha sido prejudicada, os efeitos positivos sobre o crescimento inicial da cenoura mostram um potencial bioestimulante do extrato de algas de água doce.
The Management of Vertical Maxillary Excess with Orthodontic Mini Screws to Achieve a Pleasant Smile: A Two Year Follow Up Case Report
Authors: Sonwane Siddharth , Kamble Shweta Rajendra
Published: September 2023

Background: In gummy smile subjects with short clinical crown periodontal surgeries are the classic essential aesthetic approach. However, in gummy smile caused by vertical maxillary excess Le Fort I osteotomy, but patient refuse to go for Le Fort I osteotomy, then orthodontic treatment alone doesn’t restore the complete esthetic. Currently mini screw with orthodontic treatment is the best choice. Objective of Case Report: To determine the outcome of gummy smile managing with orthodontic treatment and mini screw. Methodology: A 35-year-old female patient with skeletal class II malocclusion, convex profile, and noticeable gummy smile. The case was treated with first premolar extraction and mini screw for intrusion and retraction. Followed by plastic periodontal surgery to increase crown length and accumulated gingival overgrowth. Conclusions: The case was completed with class I malocclusion with restoring acceptable gum visibility.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Agricultural Studies, Vol. 11, No. 3
Authors: Williams Richard
Published: September 2023

Journal of Agricultural Studies (JAS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether JAS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue. Reviewers for Volume 11, Number 3 Angel Ramon Sanchez Delgado, Universidade federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, BrazilArnaud Z. Dragicevic, IRSTEA, FranceAzwimbavhi Reckson Mulidzi, Agricultural Research Council, South AfricaHabu Saleh Hamisu, National Horticultural Research Institute, NigeriaJorge A. López, University Tiradentes, BrazilJuliana Nneka Ikpe, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, NigeriaToncho Gospodinov Penev, Trakia University, Bulgaria Richard WilliamsEditorial AssistantJournal of Agricultural Studies--------------------------------------Macrothink Institute5348 Vegas Dr.#825Las Vegas, Nevada 89108United StatesPhone: 1-702-953-1852 ext.521Email 1: jas@macrothink.orgEmail 2: jas@macrothink.comURL: http://jas.macrothink.org
Harry Ransom Center Lecture
Authors: Bigsby Christopher
Published: September 2023

abstract

This lecture was composed to be delivered at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas in Austin in 2020 to mark the full opening of Arthur Miller’s archive.
Association between Hyperglycemia and Canine Serum Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity Concentration in Diabetic Dogs
Authors: Kim Joonseok , Chae Yeon , Lee Dohee , Koo Yoonhoi , Cha Sijin , Yun Taesik , Yang Mhan-Pyo , Kang Byeong-Teck , Kim Hakhyun
Published: September 2023

It has been reported that hypertriglyceridemia can partially mediate between diabetes mellitus (DM) and pancreatitis in dogs, implying that another mediator, such as chronic hyperglycemia, might exist. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the relationship between hyperglycemia and serum canine pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (cPLI) concentration in diabetic dogs. This retrospective cohort study included 26 client-owned diabetic dogs, divided according to their serum fructosamine levels (<500 μmol/L = well-controlled DM group; ≥500 μmol/L = untreated or poorly controlled DM group). Five of the 26 DM dogs (19.2%) had serum cPLI concentrations consistent with pancreatitis, among which two showed ultrasonographic evidence of pancreatitis without clinical signs. The serum cPLI concentrations (median [interquartile range]) were significantly higher in the untreated or poorly controlled group (520 μg/L [179.76–1000 μg/L]) than in the well-controlled group (77 μg/L [32.22–244.6 μg/L], P = 0.0147). The serum fructosamine concentration was positively correlated with the serum cPLI concentration (r = 0.4816; P = 0.0127). Multivariate analysis revealed serum triglyceride and fructosamine concentrations were associated with the serum cPLI concentration. In conclusion, this study suggests that chronic hyperglycemia may induce pancreatic inflammation in diabetic dogs; however, the clinical significance of increased cPLI concentration is unknown.
Preputial Shortening Reconstruction Surgery in a Dog with a Micropenis and Prepuce-to-Penis Size Disparity
Authors: Zhang Mengxuan , Regier Penny J. , Sanders Jackson
Published: September 2023

A 1 yr old castrated male shih tzu was referred for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI), prostatitis, and urine dribbling that was not responsive to medical management. Physical examination and computed tomography scan revealed a micropenis with a disproportionately high prepuce-to-penis ratio. Preputial shortening with a hexagonal, full thickness preputial resection followed by preputial anastomosis was performed. The dog recovered from surgery with no complications. Urine dribbling persisted in the short-term postoperative period, but the patient achieved significant clinical improvement and resolution of his urine dribbling and recurrent UTIs at the 1 yr follow-up. In conclusion, this surgical technique was able to successfully restore quality of life in a dog with a micropenis, and preputial shortening should be considered in cases of recurrent UTIs where there is significant disparity between the size of the penis and the prepuce.
АНТИФРИКЦИОННЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ И ИЗДЕЛИЯ НА ОСНОВЕ МЕТАЛЛА
Authors: Агбалян С.Г. , Алаян А.А. , Оганесян А.М. , Петросян А.С. , Арутюнян Ю.В.
Published: September 2023

Проведен анализ технологий и свойств антифрикционных материалов на основе металлов, в результате которого обоснована возможность их получения методами порошковой металлургии. Показано, что основным характерным свойством этих материалов является низкий коэффициент трения, который должен быть f = 0,001...0,1 в присутствии смазки и f = 0,11...0,3 - в условиях граничного и сухого трения. Мате¬риалы с коэффициентом трения f > 0,3 считаются фрикционными или тормозными. Показано, что эксплуатационные характеристики антифрикционных материалов изменяются в широких пределах: скорость скольжения – V = 0,001...300,0 м/с, нагрузка – P = 0,001...150,0 МПа и более, рабочая температура - от криогенной до 10000C и более.
В результате комплексных теоретических и экспериментальных исследований выявлены особенности структурообразования антифрикционных порошковых спла¬вов, согласно которым сплавы с двухфазной структурой целесообразно применять при легкой и средней нагрузке, а также для узлов трения, которые работают в мас¬ляной среде. В более тяжелых условиях работающих узлов, в том числе в условиях сухого трения, целесообразно применять порошковый сплав с трехфазной струк¬турой. Установлена зависимость контактных давлений, несущей способности, изно¬состойкости и коэффициента трения от стереометрических характеристик и физико-механических свойств износостойких порошковых материалов антифрик¬ционного назначения. Определена роль каждой структурной составляющей в про¬цессе трения и обоснованы их параметры. Показано, что при оптимальном содержании твердой смазки образование вторичной структуры гарантируется при соотношении коэффициентов объемного расширения структурных составляющих КОРМ>КОРт.с. Установлена зависимость несущей способности, изно¬состойкости и коэффициента трения от продолжи¬тель¬ности эксплуатации и порис¬тости износостойких порошковых материалов антифрикционного назначения. Разработана технология их получения.
Обоснована целесообразность компактирования износостойких антифрик¬цион¬ных порошковых материалов экструзией, работающих в условиях тяжелого нагружения в режиме сухого трения. Выявлен механизм процесса экструзии порошковых материалов, содержащих в структуре твердые смазывающие вещества.
Mujeres artesanas de San Antonio de Ibarra y su experiencia de vida: un estudio de caso
Authors: Chuquín Cadena Andrea Paola
Published: September 2023

Este artículo recoge detalles del diálogo con un grupo de artesanas, desde todos los espacios y contextos sociales pertenecientes a San Antonio de Ibarra. El objetivo de esta investigación es estudiar el caso de las mujeres artesanas del sector, su aporte en el reconocimiento de la calidad de las artesanías  y profundizar en su experiencia de vida. La investigación tiene un enfoque cualitativo con alcance descriptivo, aplicando entrevistas semi estructuradas, a cuatro mujeres inmersas en este oficio y a la representante del colectivo “Madera de Mujeres”, así como un registro de la participación de las representantes en el festival “San  Antuko” organizado por “Casa Durazno” el 13 de agosto de 2022 y el monitoreo de redes sociales del colectivo. Como resultado se evidenció  la trayectoria y experiencia de vida en la producción artesanal femenina del sector y los retos que han enfrentado al ser mujeres artesanas. El resultado más relevante expuso que la mujer estuvo siempre inmersa en la labor artesanal de una manera indirecta, siendo sus ahnelos lograr visibilidad y el justo reconocimiento de su trabajo, esto puede ser una oportunidad para promocionar a San Antonio de Ibarra.
cuerpo como metáfora en Nuestra América, de José Martí
Authors: Avalos Florez Edison Duvan
Published: September 2023

Este ensayo propone leer Nuestra América, de José Martí, a partir de una construcción metafórica que recorre el texto: el continente americano es una conciencia que simultáneamente habita dos cuerpos, uno enfermo y el otro sano. El cuerpo enfermo, que representa a la Colonia, se caracteriza por padecer dolor y ser monstruoso; el cuerpo sano, que representa a la República, se caracteriza por tener un fuerte orgullo que nace del conocimiento de sí mismo. Esa construcción metafórica, más allá de reflejar la tensión de poderes experimentada durante la Independencia, muestra que en el imaginario político de Martí la Colonia y la República no eran periodos históricos sino estados del sujeto. De igual modo, América, en ese imaginario, no era un espacio geográfico sino una cultura escindida que padecía de una fatiga de acomodación producida por la lucha antagónica entre el bien y el mal. Aunque esa construcción metafórica pareciera tener un carácter positivista, lo cierto es que en ningún momento se la emplea para despreciar las diferencias ni los cruces raciales presentes en América; por el contrario, se la usa para advertir la descomposición social que puede padecer el continente por la ausencia de valores.
Factors associated with immediate postoperative pulmonary complications after Appendectomies under general anesthesia: A retrospective analysis
Authors: Kumar Neeraj , Ayasa Mohammed AM , Krishnadas Chitrambika P , Chandra Prem , Al-Mustafa Mamdouh M , Praveen Simi , Sinha Tripti , Sasi Sreethish
Published: September 2023

Background: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) include any complication that affects the respiratory system after anesthesia and surgery and are a significant cause of postoperative mortality and morbidity.

Objectives: To describe the risk factors for immediate postoperative pulmonary complications after appendectomy under general anesthesia and to determine if rapid sequence induction decreases the risk.

Design and Setting: A retrospective analysis of perioperative medical records of patients who underwent appendectomy under general anesthesia over a year, from January 1st, 2014, to December 31st, 2014, at Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar, was done.

Results: Of the 1005 patients who met the inclusion criteria, 27 (3.7%) had PPC. The incidence of PPC had a significant positive association with diabetes mellitus (DM), bronchial asthma (BA), number of intubation attempts, laparoscopic approach, and longer surgeries (>2 h). Hypertension, recent or ongoing upper respiratory tract infections, and smoking were not associated with an increased risk of PPC. Non-rapid sequence intubation (RSI) was not associated with an increased risk of PPC compared with RSI.

Conclusions: The incidence of immediate PPC in ASA 1 and 2 appendectomy patients aged between 15 and 50 is significant. There is an increased risk among asthmatics, diabetics, and those with difficult airways. The RSI technique does not offer protection.
Clinical investigation of segmental zoster paresis: A case of rare motor complications of herpes zoster
Authors: Shiraiwa Nobuko , Terada Makoto , Tamaoka Akira , Ohkoshi Norio
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Motor involvement is a rare complication of herpes zoster (HZ) infection, which is referred to as segmental zoster paresis (SZP).

Case Report: We evaluated the clinical course of a rare case of motor complications of HZ. A 77-year-old man showed limb paresis, considered as SZP of the limb, of which one also had hemidiaphragmatic paralysis. The time between onset and start of antiviral drug administration was 29 days. An almost complete recovery from motor complications was achieved nine months after onset.

Conclusion: Segmental zoster paresis was found in an old patient aged ≥75 years. In addition to age, it was suggested that a delay in antiviral drug initiation may have caused SZP. However, further large prospective cohort studies are required. The patient has recovered from motor paralysis slowly over half a year, which is consistent with the prognosis of conventional SZP.
Use of non-invasive methods for monitoring and evaluation of public buildings and/or historical heritage
Authors: Pantoja João da Costa , Freitas Junior Luiz Roberto da Cunha , Vencovsky Nogueira Pedro , Silva Menezes Érika Stella
Published: September 2023

Historical heritage and listed buildings are a reality in many Brazilian cities and keeping them intact is of paramount importance to preserve memory and the historical process. Thus, the use of non-invasive methods can be an excellent way of acquiring data inside buildings, without the need for destruction, bringing to light well-localized information about the conditions of the built environment. This work was carried out in the basement of the library of the University of Brasília (BCE/UnB), in order to discover problems without the need to remove the floor.
Base Substitution Patterns in Partial of the Cytochrome C Oxidase Unit I (COI) mtDNA Genes in the Red Junglefowl (Gallus sp.) of North Sulawesi and some Gallus sp. accessions.
Authors: Kamagi Decky
Published: September 2023

Partial of the cytochrome C oxidase unit I (COI) mtDNA genes of the red jungle fowl (Gallus sp.) were isolated and sequenced to examine the base substitution pattern compared to several accessions taken from GenBank. Samples were collected from several areas in North Sulawesi in the form of muscle tissue and prepared with 95% alcohol, and stored at temperatures below 500 C. Total DNA was isolated using the innuPREP DNA micro kit with a modified protocol. The target gene amplification used the primers BirdR1 and BirdF1, and the amplicons were sequenced at the Singapore FirstBase laboratory. Target gene sequences have been blasted through the nucleotide blast program provided by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)—sequence analysis using MEGA5 and DnaSPv5 software. Target gene sequences were aligned using the Clustal-W program on MEGA5. The amplified target gene sequence length was 490 bp. The blast results showed that the target gene sequence was 98% identical to the COI gene sequence from several Gallus-gallus accessions from GenBank. The results of multiple alignments between the sequences of some of the genes examined showed the presence of polymorphic sites (S). The number of polymorphic sites (S) is 11, while the conserved sequence (C) is 386/397 = 0.977. The number of haplotypes (h) is 5, and the diversity of haplotypes (Hd) is 0.703. The overall genetic distance average was 0.008. The polymorphic sites and base substitution events occurred at sites number 145 (A↔G), 241 (G↔C), 268 (C↔A), 295 (C↔A), 348 (T↔C), 381(A) ↔T), 384 (T↔C), 390 (T↔A), 393 (C↔T), 394 (T↔C) and 395 (C↔T). The substitution pattern at these polymorphic sites consists of substitution transitions and transversions. The ratio of transition substitution and transversion events (Ts/Tv) = 1.4056. The substitution events at these sites are located at the bases in the first and third positions of the codon. Substitution events at these polymorphic sites partially cause the exchange of amino acids. The exchange of amino acids occurs at codons 49, 81, 90, 99 and 130.
BIOATCTIVITY OF PHLORETIN FROM Syzgium polyanthum (WIGHT) WALP AS A GOUTY ARTHRITIS TREATMENT BASED ON SCREENING IN SILICO
Authors: Watung Fernando , Rukmana Musma , Hasmiati Hasmiati , Agustina Tika Putri , Pandaleke Margaret
Published: September 2023

Gouty Arthritis is a disease caused by the accumulation of monosodium urate in the joints due to hyperuricemia, which causes painful inflammation. Syzgium polyanthum (Wight) Walp is a plant that grows in Indonesia and has been used as a traditional medicine.  It is used to treat various diseases, especially excessive production of uric acid. It is thought to contain phloretin compounds which can reduce the amount of uric acid. The purpose of this study was observed the biological activity of the natural products phloretin as an antihyperuricemia. Bioinformatic applications used in this study include the Pubchem compound database, protein target data base (Pharmmapper and Swiss Target Prediction), molecular docking software PyRx 0.8, software for 3D visualization and analysis of docking ligands and binding sites PyMOL and BIOVIA Disvovery Studo Client 2016.  The results of docking and binding site analysis showed that phloretin was able to interact with cyclin dependent kinase 2 (target protein) with a binding affinity of -6 kcal/mol more negatively than allopurinol with a binding affinity of -5.7, at different binding sites. Phloretin is a potential compound that can be used in the treatment of gouthy arthritis as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting CDK2 activity.
Guidelines for Improving the Budget Performance Management of Public Universities in Guangdong
Authors: Liling Deng , Keyuraphan Luxana , Sutheeniran Niran , Dechhome Patchara
Published: September 2023

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the current situation of budget performance management of public universities in Guangdong; 2) to investigate the guidelines for improving the budget performance management of public universities in Guangdong; 3) to evaluate the adaptability and feasibility of guidelines for improving the budget performance management of public universities in Guangdong.The sample group of this research was 285 administrators in public universities in Guangdong. They were selected by systematic random sampling and sample random sampling. The interview group was ten administrators from seven representative universities in Guangdong. The experts for evaluating the adaptability and feasibility of guidelines for improving budget performance management consisted of high-level administrators from each usual public university, totaling seven people. Research instruments included 1) a questionnaire, 2) a structured interview, and 3) an evaluation form—data analysis using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis.The results were found that: 1) The overall level of budget performance management of public universities in Guangdong is high, but it also reflects many problems; the main issues were as follows: (1)There were widespread challenges in budget performance goal management within universities, (2) including incomplete performance execution tracking and monitoring management, (3) insufficient strategic alignment of performance evaluation management, and (4) difficulties in applying performance evaluation results in feedback and application management, 2) The guidelines for improving the budget performance management divided into three aspects, which including (1) budget organization, (2)budget process, and (3)information system; and 3) The adaptability and feasibility of the guidelines for improving the budget performance management of universities were at the highest level.
The Self-Immolation; Insights from Hebrew Scriptures and Rabbinic Tradition
Authors: Raza ul-Habib Ahmad
Published: September 2023

A powerful ritual and religious symbol, blood was valued by primitive people and modern people alike, as it could have harmful or healthy connotations, cleansing or destroying connotations. Blood symbolized the soul or life. Religion provides invaluable terms for referring to it. The article starts by exploring the historical existence of human sacrificial phenomena in world civilizations, followed by elaborating the nature of its existence in Judaism. It deals with such questions; Is there any Biblical narration of human blood shed and its prohibition exits? When, according to the Jews, blood loses its veneration and one intends to shed human life? What the Hebrew terms Kiddush Hashemand Yom kippuraremeant in relation to the religiously motivated death? Does the Hebrew Bible and Judaic Tradition record any instance of self-sacrifice/martyrdom; Individual and collective throughout Jewish history? Do the Jewish scriptures motivate its adherents to do so? What could be the objectives and reasons in fostering this extreme act of self-sacrifice? How the Talmudic Teachings and Rabbinic Law treat this phenomenon and elaborates its legitimacy or the other way round? The article is an attempt to present the Jewish approach on the subject matter by applying the historical and descriptive method.
خواتین کے ملبوسات کےمنتخب بین الاقوامی برینڈ ز (اسلامی شریعت کے تناظر میں جائزہ)
Authors: Mehmood Urooj
Published: September 2023

People are attributed to a certain country or a nation when we just have a bird eye view on their dresses. Dresses are really a true depiction of the people, their thoughts and ideologies, their convictions and beliefs and their culture and civilization. Dresses prevalent in a particular nation are held in high esteem by the nation and to wear them is considered as the standard of nationalism and patriotism. But the modernity with the help of colonialism perished away all the standards of religiosity, nationalism and patriotism. Modernity attacked the cultures of the nations through dresses and for the purpose the modernists designed the dresses after their own heart and ideals that were definitely against the dogmas of the natives. Now modern people particularly modern women are found all over the world and are fond of modernity and modernity can be penetrated through branded dresses specially and purposely designed. The only purpose of the branded dresses was to demolish the identity of the Islamic culture and civilization. This paper is to discuss analytically the causes and effects of the branded dresses on the Muslim women and the Islamic injunctions therein.
An Indian Drug, Ocimum Sanctum - A Clinical Trial Study
Authors: Humani Dr Sharma , Alfaiz Dr Kureshi
Published: September 2023

A Prospective Experimental, randomised clinical trial was conducted at RHMC, Rajkot for a period of 6 months with a 3 – month intervention and follow up period, aiming to ascertain the Effectiveness of OCIMUM SANCTUM through a clinical trial. In this study, after Screening of patients, it is observed that the most cases were presented with Respiratory symptoms, GI symptoms, GUT symptoms and Reproductive symptoms. 30 cases completed the study in which marked improvement were seen in 50% cases, moderate improvement in 30% cases and mild improvement or no improvement is observed in 20% cases. Ocimum Sanctum offered highly significant relief to the patients suffering from Respiratory complaints markedly, followed by the GIT symptoms, GUT symptoms and Reproductive symptoms with the use of 30 CH potency. Ocimum sanctum is safe with no adverse effects. In future, studies can be done for clinical verification of Ocimum Sanctum as it is a small and lesser-known drug and there is a limitation of time duration. Keywords: Ocimum Sanctum, Homoeopathy, Randomized clinical trial study.
TYPES OF MANUFACTURING OF BIOGAS - With design thinking approach
Authors: Parvez Dr.Y.Aboobucker , Harsavardini S
Published: September 2023

This article examines the reputation of biogas education in different ways. It can be made from scrap paper and its mixture with cow dung. It can be made from food scraps. It can also be made from natural waste streams or industrial methods. The ability to grow sweet sorghum with unique row spacing (20, 50, 75 cm) in small-scale plots with three varieties is also used for biogas production. exclusive types of small-scale and large-scale production are mentioned. Keywords- Cow dung, Food scraps, Natural waste stream,Small-scale production,Large-scale production
Reliable distributed systems: review of modern approaches
Authors: Talaver Oleh V. , Vakaliuk Tetiana A.
Published: September 2023

Called on to refine service-oriented architecture, a new architectural pattern named microservices emerged in the early two-thousands promising to speed up the delivery of new features. All of this is achieved by allowing many teams to work on separate autonomous parts of an application independently, though steepening the learning curve and introducing infrastructure-related issues. Overtime, while gaining more popularity, the initial meaning, as well as peculiarities of distributed systems development and reason for the use of the pattern, has turned out to be less prominent, instead becoming a sliver bullet for monolithic applications, which irreversibly leads to a tremendous increase in complexity of a system as well as other inherent problems. The absence of a single definition as well as the misleading name of the microservices pattern has all contributed to the development of the notoriously known distributed monolith. In this document, a review was conducted to resurrect the notion of microservices, understand their nature, and how and when the pattern should be applied. This is done by firstly understanding the difference between monolithic and distributed systems including their strengths and weaknesses, and defining the single most important reason for microservices to be used. The main part focuses on reducing the coupling in the system, which is the main obstacle during the development of a reliable and agile distributed system. Firstly, by modeling boundaries following domain teams and architectural needs, we ensure autonomous deployable units are created that provide independence during development, isolation, and reliability. Later by analyzing approaches to sharing data and communication, which are two major forces structuring a distributed system, we secure the previously established boundaries.