bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Učinkovitost
tehnika usredotočene svjesnosti i virtualne realnosti u smanjenju stresa te
uloga osobine usredotočene svjesnosti i anksioznosti
Authors: Žuro Barbara
Published: December 2020

U posljednje vrijeme raste popularnost usredotočene svjesnosti i virtualne
realnosti u kontekstu nošenja sa stresom. Usprkos tomu nema dovoljno
istraživanja koja su uspoređivala te tehnike i uzimala u obzir osobine
ličnosti. Cilj je ovoga istraživanja bio ispitati učinkovitost tehnike
usredotočene svjesnosti i virtualne realnosti u neposrednome ublažavanju stresa
te ispitati učinkovitost tehnika ovisno o individualnim razlikama u osobinama
anksioznosti i usredotočene svjesnosti. Istraživanje je provedeno na 122
sudionika. Za izazivanje uznemirenosti korištena je oprema virtualne realnosti
i animacija visine. U svrhu opuštanja korištena je tehnologija virtualne
realnosti i animacija prirode te snimka usredotočene svjesnosti, a pratile su
se subjektivne i fiziološke mjere uznemirenosti (elektrodermalna aktivnost). Za
prikupljanje podataka o osobini usredotočene svjesnosti korišten je
Petfaktorski skraćeni upitnik usredotočene svjesnosti, dok je za anksioznost
korištena skala anksioznosti u Upitniku tendencija izbjegavanja i
približavanja. Dobiveni rezultati pokazali su kako su sudionici procjenjivali
nižu uznemirenost nakon izlaganja animaciji prirode i snimci usredotočene
svjesnosti u odnosu na kontrolnu skupinu, dok fiziološke mjere nisu pratile
takve rezultate. Nadalje, uz primjenu snimke najviše su se opustili visoko
anksiozni i nisko usredotočeno svjesni pojedinci, dok u primjeni animacije
prirode te osobine nisu igrale značajnu ulogu. Provedeno istraživanje ukazuje
na mogućnost korištenja kratkih tehnika usredotočene svjesnosti i virtualne
realnosti pri nošenju sa stresom te na važnost osobina ličnosti pri odabiru
tehnike.
Ličnost
i reakcija na iznenadni događaj
Authors: Tončić Marko
Published: December 2020

Cilj je ovoga istraživanja bio ispitati interindividualne razlike u elektrodermalnim
reakcijama na iznenadni podražaj. Za ispitivanje toga cilja korištene su
različite metode procjene elektrodermalne reakcije. Procjena reakcije kao
jednostavna razlika prosječne elektrodermalne razine prije i poslije podražaja
uspoređena je s pristupima koji modeliraju krivulju elektrodermalne reakcije
kroz vrijeme. Ispitana je povezanost takve reakcije, modelirane na različite
načine, s upitničkim mjerama osobina ličnosti. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 97
studenata u dobi od 18 do 28 godina, većinom ženskoga spola (60 %). Svaki je
ispitanik ispunio kratku mjeru neuroticizma i ekstraverzije iz Petofaktorskoga
inventara ličnosti (BFI; John i sur., 1991, 2008) te je sudjelovao u jednome
laboratorijskome mjerenju elektrodermalne reakcije na iznenadni događaj u
trajanju od 8 minuta. Elektrodermalna aktivnost modelirala se na tri načina: 1)
kao razlika u reakcijama prije i poslije podražaja; 2) uključujući i linearne
efekte vremena; 3) uključujući i kvadratne efekte vremena. Ishodi takvoga
modeliranja korelirani su s upitničkim mjerama neuroticizma i ekstraverzije.
Rezultati su pokazali da uzimajući u obzir efekte protoka vremena sama procjena
krivulje elektrodermalne aktivnosti značajno bolje pristaje stvarnim izmjerenim
podacima. Isto tako, procjene elektrodermalne reakcije koje uzimaju u obzir
efekte protoka vremena rezultiraju višim prosječnim razinama i većim
interindividualnim varijabilitetom. Tako modelirana elektrodermalna reakcija
(linearno i kvadratno) pokazuje nešto blago više i značajne pozitivne
korelacije s neuroticizmom, iako su razlike između različitih načina
modeliranja relativno male. Dobiveni rezultati podupiru ideju o većoj
pobudljivosti vezanoj uz crtu neuroticizma. Iako su korelacije iznimno male, ne
odstupaju od onih dobivenih u drugim istraživanjima, pogotovo jer je riječ o
jednome mjerenju (Stemmler i Wacker, 2010). S obzirom na intenzitet reakcije,
moguće je da pobudljivost vezana uz neuroticizam i nije specifično vezana za
valenciju podražaja koji tu reakciju pobuđuje. Rezultati također pokazuju da se
i na malome uzorku i korištenjem samo jednoga mjerenja, uz adekvatno
modeliranje elektrodermalne aktivnosti, može detektirati povezanosti s
osobinama ličnosti.
Croatian
Translation and Validation of the Mind-Wandering Questionnaire (MWQ)
Authors: Perković Kovačević Marina , Ćurković Mario , Gorjanski Dražen , Matić Ivon
Published: December 2020

This research aimed to translate and validate the Mind-Wandering Questionnaire (MWQ) to the Croatian language, and to provide preliminary data on its reliability,
factor structure and convergent validity in a sample of Croatian students.
After translation and adaptation, the Croatian version of the MWQ was
administered to 451 eight-grade elementary school students (239 female and 212
male participants). With the MWQ, we administered the Emotional Skills and
Competence Questionnaire (ESCQ-45). Results show high internal consistency of
the Croatian translation of the MWQ. Confirmatory factor analysis supports an
unidimensional model. Convergent validity was supported by a significant
negative correlation between MWQ and Emotional Skills and Competence
Questionnaire. We propose further investigation of psychometric properties of
the Croatian translation of the MWQ and investigating test-retest reliability
as well as discriminant validity of the Questionnaire.
Primjena
mrežne analize u psihologijskim istraživanjima
Authors: Lonza Anamarija
Published: December 2020

Mrežni pristup predstavlja novu paradigmu u proučavanju
odnosa između psiholoških konstrukata i manifestnih varijabli. Prema tome
pristupu varijable tvore autonomni dinamički sustav, a konstrukt se ne
promatra kao njihov uzrok, već kao rezultat njihove kompleksne međusobne
interakcije. Analitički se taj pristup zasniva na metodi mrežne analize koja
modelira varijable kao čvorove povezane skupom bridova. Ovaj rad predstavlja
svojevrsni pregled skupa postupaka u mrežnoj analizi, odnosno nudi njihovo
pojašnjenje te njihovu praktičnu primjenu na dvama različitim setovima
podataka. Prvi set podataka predstavlja rezultate na upitniku DASS-21 (N =
1016) i u okviru njega demonstrirani su procjena parametara mreže, izračun
mjera centralnosti čvorova, identifikacija klastera u mreži te provjera
stabilnosti parametara. Rezultati pokazuju da najveću centralnost imaju
čestica depresivnosti Osjetio/la sam kao da se nemam čemu radovati, čestica
anksioznosti Osjetio/la sam da sam blizu panici i čestica stresa Osjećao/la
sam se jako nervozno. Čvorovi mreže očekivano su se grupirali u tri klastera
koji sadržajno reprezentiraju Depresivnost, Anksioznost i Stres. Analize
stabilnosti pokazale su ograničenu stabilnost bridova, dok je stabilnost
centralnosti čvorova ovisila o korištenoj mjeri. U drugome istraživanju, koje
sadrži podatke o stavovima adolescenata prema izgledu vlastitoga tijela,
prikazan je Test usporedbe mreža usporedbom mreže adolescenata (n = 524) i
adolescentica (n = 763). Rezultati pokazuju da se dvije mreže komponenata
stava o izgledu vlastitoga tijela ne razlikuju supstancijalno.
Omjer širine i visine lica političara i uspjeh na političkim izborima
Authors: Pavela Banai Irena , Banai Benjamin , Mavar Mladen
Published: December 2020

Prijašnja su istraživanja pokazala da prilikom glasovanja na političkim izborima birači
uzimaju u obzir fizičke karakteristike političkih kandidata. Primjerice, birači
češće glasaju za političare koje na temelju lica percipiraju kao kompetentnije.
Također, kandidati koji izgledaju dominantnije i muževnije imaju veću prednost
kod konzervativnijih birača. Budući da se omjer širine i visine lica pokazao
prediktorom procjena muževnosti i dominantnosti, cilj je ovoga istraživanja bio
ispitati doprinos navedenoga omjera u predviđanju ishoda stvarnih političkih
izbora. U tu je svrhu korištena baza digitalnih fotografija lica političkih
kandidata za Kongres (Senat i Zastupnički dom) i mjesto guvernera Sjedinjenih
Američkih Država, a koji se mogu podijeliti u dvije kategorije ovisno o
pripadnosti Demokratskoj, odnosno Republikanskoj stranci. Na temelju
prikupljenih fotografija izračunani su omjeri širine i visine lica za ukupno
259 kandidata i 52 kandidatkinje. Nizom linearnih i binarnih regresijskih
analiza, uz kontrolu spola kandidata, pripadnosti stranci, tipa izbora te vrste
kandidature (reizbor ili prva kandidatura), nije utvrđeno da omjer širine i
visine lica predviđa ishod izbora i proporciju osvojenih glasova. U pokušaju
objašnjenja neočekivanih nalaza u obzir je uzeto nekoliko aspekata s ciljem
pružanja smjernica za buduća istraživanja.
Освітня, пресова та видавнича діяльність української еміграції в Польщі у 20-х роках ХХ ст.
Authors: Колянчук Олександр
Published: December 2020

Автор цієї публікації – доктор філософії (2001) та доктор історії (2013), віце-президент Південно-Східного наукового інституту в Перемишлі (Польща) Олександр Колянчук. Народжений на Холмщині, внаслідок українців у рамках операції «Вісла» опинився на півночі Польщі, де й розпочав трудовий шлях освітянина та вченого-дослідника. Багато років був редактором українськомовних радіопередач в Ольштині. Активно співробітничав із редакціями українськомовних газет та журналів, які виходили в Польщі.Значну частину свого життя доктор Колянчук присвятив поверненню історичної пам’яті про борців за волю України, чий життєвий шлях завершився на території Польщі. Про персоналії полеглих за воскресіння України, місця їх життя, діяльності та поховань на чужині написав і видав низку відомих на Заході книжок. Серед них: польською мовою: «Umarli, aby zmartwychwstala Ukraina», «Ukraincy emigranci polityczni w zyciu naukowym, kulturnym, spolecznym I gospodarczym w Drugiej Rzeczypospolitej», українською мовою – «Генералітет Українських визвольних змагань: Біограми генералів та адміралів», «Українська військова еміграція в Польщі 1920–1939 років», «Увічнення нескорених: Українські військові меморіали 20–30-х років ХХ ст. в Польщі», «Незабутні могили» та інші.У цих та інших у поле обсервації автора потрапили і пресова та видавнича діяль­ність української еміграції в Польщі.Ще до підписання у квітні 1920 р. польсько-українського договору про спільну боротьбу проти більшовицької Росії, яка загрожувала незалежності і Польщі, і України, у Варшаві діяла українська дипломатична місія та її військова секція. Під її егідою у столиці Польщі виходило періодичне видання «Син України», редактором якого був письменник і поет Микола Вороний.Оскільки до перебування численної групи українських утікачів влада у Польщі ставилися як до тимчасового стану, вже з кінця 1920 року в Тарнові розпочали діяльність еміграційні структури уряду УНР. На початку 1921 рр. в усіх таборах для інтернованих діяли цивільні та військові освітні заклади, художні ансамблі, видавали­ся 66 періодичних видань.Загалом упродовж 1920–1922 років лише у Варшаві виходило друком понад 20 українських видань.
The optimisation of biscuit formulation with grape and aronia pomace powders as cocoa substitutes
Authors: Molnar Dunja , Novotni Dubravka , Krisch Judith , Bosiljkov Tomislav , Ščetar Mario
Published: December 2020

By-products of fruit processing, such as grapes and aronia pomace, are rich in fibre and polyphenols, and their application in bakery products could significantly improve nutritional value, bioactive potential and shelf life of final product. This research aimed at optimising wholemeal biscuit formulation with grape and aronia pomaces as partial substitutes
for cocoa powder, using the desirability function. Ten formulations with the mixture of cocoa powder, grape and aronia pomace powders in different ratios (0-100%) were tested. The physical properties (texture,
colour, thickness, diameter, spread factor), the sensory acceptability of biscuits, and microbiological safety were investigated. The interaction of all three mixture components significantly affected the instrumentally measured redness a* and liking of texture. Biscuit diameter, yellowness b*, and liking of flavour were affected by the interaction of aronia and grape pomace. Biscuit height, spread ratio, hardness, flexibility, toughness, appearance, and odour were not significantly influenced by the mixture composition. The optimized mixture composition contained cocoa, grape pomace, and aronia pomace in the ratio 76.4 : 17.5 : 6.1 (respectively), with the desirability of 0.78. After confirmation, biscuits with that mixture were proven better than the control, that contained 100% cocoa, in terms of decreased hardness (-23%) and toughness (-19%), having the same sensory acceptability, and were microbiologically safe for 5 months. The findings of this study indicate that aronia and grape pomace could be used as partial substitutes for cocoa powder up to 24.3% in the production of wholemeal biscuits.
An insight into the chemical composition of ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea L.) by means of macrocomponent analysis and fractionation of phenolic compounds
Authors: Šeremet Danijela , Vojvodić Cebin Aleksandra , Mandura Ana , Žepić Ivana , Marković Ksenija , Komes Draženka
Published: December 2020

Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea L.) has been used for generations in folk
medicine to treat various diseases. Up until today, the information about its chemical and bioactive composition is still rather incomplete.
The aim of this study was to evaluate macro- and microcomposition of ground ivy including the polyphenolic profile. In the present study, different phenolic fractions (free soluble, esterified, glycosylated and
insoluble-bound phenolic fractions) of ground ivy were prepared and analysed using spectrophotometric methods (total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity) and HPLC-PAD methodology. Regarding the macrocomposition, the results revealed that most of the ground ivy dry matter was composed of insoluble dietary fibre (48.96% dmb) followed by proteins (17.92% dmb). Minerals also markedly contributed to the dry matter (12.74% dmb) with potassium as the main macroelement (48.49 mg/g dmb). Dominant phenolic compounds in ground ivy extract were: rosmarinic
(6.64 mg/g dmb) and chlorogenic acid (1.11 mg/g dmb), and flavonol rutin (1.87 mg/g dmb). Fractionation of phenolic compounds from ground ivy confirmed that dominant esters were indeed those of caffeic acid, while glycosides those of quercetin, which corresponded to the majority of identified compounds in the initial extract. Insoluble-bound phenolics were not represented in notable content. This study provided additional reference for macro- and microcomponent and phenolic composition of rather underutilized but valuable medicinal plant – ground ivy, to be used in further research of its health properties.
Impact of heat-assisted HVED plasma treatment on quality of apple juice
Authors: Vukušić Pavičić Tomislava , Šeremet Danijela , Maltar- Strmečki Nadica , Stulić Višnja , Zorić Zoran , Herceg Zoran
Published: December 2020

High voltage electrical discharge (HVED) plasma processing receives more
and more attention due to its potential to assure microbial safety and retain quality of treated products. The influence of combined thermal and high voltage electrical discharge plasma treatment on apple juice quality was investigated. Apple juice samples were treated under defined
plasma treatment parameters of time (3, 6 and 9 min), frequency (60, 90
and 120 Hz) and temperature (30, 40 and 50 oC) in hybrid plasma reactor. Prior to treatment, juice samples were inoculated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae ATCC 204508 to investigate inactivation possibilities of plasma treatment on yeasts as common juice microorganisms. Quality parameters (pH, electrical conductivity, phenolic content and antioxidant activity) of treated and untreated apple juice were investigated and compared. Results have shown effectiveness of HVED plasma treatment in yeast inactivation up to 6.6 log10 in 9 min of treatment at 120 Hz and temperature of 40 oC. In treated samples there were no significant changes in phenolic content.
Proizvodnja cjepiva protiv gripe - dosezi i izazovi
Authors: Slivac Igor , Buljubašić Ena , Gaurina Srček Višnja , Srček Marijan
Published: December 2020

Gripa (ili influenca) je virusna, infektivna i respiratorna bolest koja godišnje zarazi do milijardu ljudi diljem svijeta. Pojavljuje se svake godine kao sezonska gripa, no u povijesti se svakih nekoliko desetaka godina javljala i kao pandemija. Njezin nepovoljan učinak na pojedinca i
društvo može se spriječiti upotrebom cjepiva, tj. cijepljenjem. Prvo odobreno cjepivo protiv gripe proizvedeno je u embrioniranom kokošjem jajetu prije skoro 80 godina, a po sličnom tehnološkom načelu proizvode se i današnja cjepiva. Napredak u razumijevanju stanične biologije te unaprjeđenje proizvodnih postupaka pomoću kulture stanica omogućilo je stručnjacima prijelaz s konvencionalnih na nove, produktivnije i brže proizvodne postupke. U radu se najprije razmatra epidemiloški aspekt gripe, struktura virusa gripe, a zatim dosezi i izazovi u suvremenoj proizvodnji cjepiva protiv gripe. U završnom dijelu ističu se potrebe i trendovi u izradi univerzalnog cjepiva protiv gripe.
Land Reform Programme (LRP) Controversies - Improving Rural Livelihoods through the LRP: A Discussion Paper
Authors: Sikwela M.M.
Published: December 2020

ABSTRACT It would seem some critical issues that had initially sent the country into a spiral of war–racial oppression and segregation was the land issue. These forms of inequalities and inequities manifested so much through land dispossession and for this reason, as some commentators would say, African political leadership traded off these issues for peace which was vital for nation-building. As a consequence, and after more than twenty years of independence in South Africa, those who were oppressed and were dispossessed by the apartheid regime began to voice concerns on the snail pace of the land reform programme. Some opposition political parties also seized the opportunity to galvanize their support base. Therefore, this paper explores how current land debates will unfold economically and socially. Thus, researchers, academics and development economists are sceptical about which approach to adopt to address this vicious circle of poverty and unemployment.
Evaluating renal function and defining protein requirements in patients affected by anorexia nervosa: a case report
Authors: Onfiani  , Carubbi  , Pellegrini
Published: December 2020

Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is associated with high somatic comorbidities. Among them, impaired renal function is frequently overlooked by physicians. Since a high rate of individuals affected by AN may become chronically ill, assessing renal function is crucial to prevent further deterioration of the kidney-related condition. An accurate evaluation of GFR is also critical to prevent drug toxicity and to provide appropriate protein requirements during nutritional rehabilitation. Furthermore, optimizing protein intake is key to a positive protein balance and to promote muscle anabolism. Literature is scarce and no univocal guidelines exists to define how to estimate GFR in those patients. Equations relied on serum creatinine may not be accurate to estimate GFR in AN patients, especially in case of cachexia. We therefore describe the case of a women with a 22 year-history of anorexia nervosa, in which eGFR based on serum creatinine was falsely normal and impaired renal function was revealed by unusual electrolytes disturbances. In conclusion, we think clinicians should consider collecting 24-hour urine and calculate creatinine clearance to correctly assess renal function. Dedicated guidelines are needed to define the optimal daily protein intake in malnourished patients with AN and CKD during weight gain and weight maintenance phases.
INFLUENCE OF POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE STYLES OF FAMILY UPBRINGING ON THE FORMATION OF SELF-CONCEPT IN ADOLESCENTS
Authors:   Kuban State University, Bubnova I. S. , Rerke V. I. ,   Irkutsk State University
Published: December 2020

Introduction. The objective of the research is to identify and describe the relationship between the style of upbringing in the family and the formation of self-concept in adolescents, to establish a relationship between positive and negative styles of upbringing in the family and the formation of individual indices of self-concept of adolescents. Materials and methods. The research employed the following methods: “Q-sorting” (V. Stefanson), “Review of feelings, reactions and beliefs” (K. Rogers) adapted by S. L. Bratchenko, and “Personal differential” (E. F. Bazhin, A. M. Etkind). The study of the family upbringing styles involves the following instruments “Adolescents about Parents” (ADOR), approved by St. Petersburg Bekhterev Psychoneurological Institute, “Measurement of parental attitudes and reactions” (PARY) by E. Schaefer, Test questionnaire of parental attitudes, developed by A. Ya. Varga and V. V. Stolin, the method of diagnosing value orientations by B.S. Kruglov (an adapted and modified version of M. Rokeach’s instrument); the methods of mathematical and statistical processing, and data interpretation (correlation and regression analysis). Research results. The research has identified positive and negative styles of upbringing in the family. The findings indicate that infantilization, rejection, authoritarian hyper-socialization, and directiveness lead to the formation of such qualities in teenagers as isolation, lack of communication, lack of confidence in themselves and their strengths, and the feelings of inferiority and isolation, which negatively affects the building of their self-concept. Conclusion. The experiment made it possible to conclude that the factor of family upbringing is crucial in the formation of self-concept and develop a correction program. Further research is associated with an in-depth study of the family upbringing conditions and the establishment of their influence on the process of building the self-concept in adolescents in various socio-cultural environments. Keywords: self-concept, family upbringing, parenting style, teenager, positive self-concept, positive and negative parenting styles.
DEGRADATION OF 4-METHYLPYRIDINE BY ARTHROBACTER SP.
Authors:   Department of Microbiology of Kabardino-Balkarian State Agrarian University of V.M. Kokov, Nalchik, Russia, KHASAEVA  , PARSHIKOV Igor ,   Institute of Applied Mechanics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, ZARAISKY  ,   Institute of Applied Mechanics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
Published: December 2020

In the process of degradation of 4-methylpyridine by bacterium Àrthrobacter sp. KM-4MP were isolated two metabolites and identified as 4-methylpyridin-2-ol and 8-hydroxy-4-methylidene-1Hcyclopenta[ 1,2-b:3,4-c’]dipyridine-2,3,5,7(4H,6H)-tetrone.
Degradation of 2,6-dimethylpyridine by Arthrobacter crystallopoietes
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, Kabardino-Balkarian State Agrarian University of V.M. Kokov, Nalchik, Russia, Khasaeva Fatima , Parshikov Igor ,   Institute of Applied Mechanics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, Zaraisky Evgeny ,   Institute of Applied Mechanics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
Published: December 2020

Degradation of pyridines in waste water is an important issue for chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The biodegradation of 2,6-dimethylpyridine was investigated by the bacterium Arthrobacter crystallopoietes KM-4, which resulted in the formation of three metabolites: 2,6-dimethylpyridin-3-ol, 2,6-dimethylpyridin- 3,4-diol, and 2,4-dioxopentanoic acid.
Statin-associated necrotizing myopathy: a rare etiology
Authors:   Médico de Família, Moita Catarina Ferreira , Mendonça Alexandra ,   Médico de Família, Leite Raquel Baptista ,   Médico de Família, Vasconcellos Ana Paes de ,   Médico de Família, Dantas Ana ,   Médico de Família
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Necrotizing autoimmune myopathy is a rare entity characterized by proximal muscle weakness, elevated creatine kinase levels, potential autoantibody presence, and myofiber necrosis with reduced or absent inflammation. Case description: We report the case of a 72-year-old female with a 3-week-history of asthenia, increasing proximal tetraparesis, without pain, fever, or other symptoms, and elevated creatine kinase levels. Previous history was remarkable for dyslipidemia controlled with statin therapy. A muscular biopsy was performed, leading to the diagnosis of necrotizing myopathy. A body computed tomography (CT) scan was normal. Corticotherapy was initiated with progressive clinical and analytical improvement. Discussion: This case depicts an uncommon and underdiagnosed pathology which may be associated with statin treatment or cancer, that requires an early diagnosis and close follow-up for better clinical outcomes.
Cultura e a consulta de medicina geral e familiar: um caso de síndroma de Dhat
Authors:   Médico de Família, Antunes Sara
Published: December 2020

Introdução: A síndroma de Dhat consiste na preocupação em que a perda de sémen seja causadora de perda de energia vital e, consequentemente, de doença. Ocorre principalmente em homens jovens e sul-asiáticos e apresenta-se sob a forma de sintomas inespecíficos (como fraqueza, tristeza e ansiedade). Com este caso pretende-se discutir a importância do contexto sociocultural de um utente e a sua abordagem em cuidados de saúde primários. Descrição do caso: Descreve-se o caso de um homem de 44 anos, natural do Bangladesh, sem antecedentes pessoais ou familiares relevantes. Membro de uma família nuclear em fase IV do ciclo de vida de Duvall no país de origem, emigrou para Portugal em 2010, onde vive sozinho. Sem seguimento anterior na USF, pediu consulta não programada por queixas de fraqueza e ansiedade com um mês de evolução e sensação de morte iminente desde há poucos dias. Associava os sintomas à emissão de um líquido branco durante a micção. Negou contactos sexuais nos últimos sete anos. Tendo em conta a hipótese diagnóstica de síndroma de Dhat realizou-se escuta ativa, com reconhecimento do sofrimento e tranquilização do utente. Foram marcadas consultas de reavaliação, às quais o utente aderiu e durante as quais a relação terapêutica médico-doente foi sendo estabelecida, com melhoria progressiva da sintomatologia referida. Comentário: A multiculturalidade assume um papel cada vez mais relevante nas sociedades. O médico de família, como prestador de cuidados de primeira linha, pode ter um papel importante na identificação de síndromas culturais. O conhecimento desta síndroma em particular permitiu uma abordagem individualizada, evitando medidas terapêuticas desadequadas, com evolução favorável do caso.
Língua pilosa preta: um relato de caso
Authors:   Médico de Família, Martins Ana João
Published: December 2020

Introdução: A língua pilosa preta caracteriza-se pelo alongamento e pela pigmentação das papilas gustativas, conferindo-lhes uma aparência semelhante a pelos. Trata-se de uma doença benigna rara cujo diagnóstico é clínico, não havendo a necessidade de exames complementares de diagnóstico. Descrição do caso: Relata-se um caso de um homem de 34 anos, fumador, que recorreu à consulta aberta com queixas de alteração da cor da língua, disgeusia, glossodinia e halitose após realização do tratamento antibiótico para a erradicação da Helicobacter Pylori. À inspeção da cavidade oral observavam-se projeções semelhantes a pelos no dorso da língua com coloração esverdeada, não removível à raspagem. Pelas características clínicas foi considerada a patologia da língua pilosa preta, com sobreinfeção fúngica, como diagnóstico provável. Após a aplicação do antifúngico tópico nistatina, o reforço de uma higiene oral adequada e a diminuição do consumo de tabaco verificou-se a resolução clínica completa em cerca de 14 dias. Comentário: No presente caso expõe-se uma patologia da mucosa oral pouco frequente na prática da medicina geral e familiar, onde a anamnese e o exame objetivo são a chave para o seu diagnóstico. O caso relatado permite corroborar possíveis etiologias da língua pilosa preta descritas na literatura científica, nomeadamente a toma do antibiótico amoxicilina e os hábitos tabágicos. Traduz-se, ainda, num caso de eficácia terapêutica da abordagem utilizada.
Luto em cuidadores: realidade de dois Agrupamentos de Centros de Saúde do Norte
Authors:   Médico de Família, Santos Soraia , Mota Carla Lopes da ,   Médico de Família, Castro Isabel Chaves e ,   Médico de Família, Sapeta Paula ,   Médico de Família
Published: December 2020

Objetivo: Caracterizar os cuidadores nos doze meses após a morte do doente (dados sociodemográficos, acompanhamento clínico, problemas de saúde e terapêutica farmacológica). Métodos: Realizou-se um estudo observacional, retrospetivo e analítico, ao nível dos cuidados de saúde primários. A população era constituída por cuidadores de doentes falecidos no ano de 2017, identificados pelo médico de família dos últimos. Após envio de convite à participação de todas as Unidades Funcionais foram obtidos os dados que permitiram caracterizar os cuidadores e o acompanhamento clínico no primeiro ano de luto, através dos médicos de família que aceitaram participar. Para a análise descritiva foram utilizadas frequências absolutas e relativas, mediana, mínimo e máximo. Resultados: Dos 308 cuidadores destaca-se a representatividade dos idosos (mediana de idade – 66,5 anos) e das mulheres (79,2%), bem como o acompanhamento exclusivo pelo médico de família em 93,2% das situações. A prescrição de novo e/ou alteração de dosagem de psicotrópicos ocorreu em 35,1% dos cuidadores, contrastando com a baixa taxa de acompanhamento em psicologia (3,5%) e/ou psiquiatria (4,2%) e ausência de avaliação de risco no luto e fornecimento de ferramentas de apoio. Conclusão: As características dos cuidadores foram concordantes com as descritas na literatura. A medicalização do luto pode refletir escassez de formação, tempo de consulta e de recursos de psicologia e psiquiatria. Comprova-se o papel essencial do médico de família no apoio ao luto; a implementação de medidas institucionais e organizacionais pode melhorar a prestação de cuidados no luto.
RPMGF: no limiar de um novo ano
Authors:   Médico de Família, Maricoto Tiago
Published: December 2020

RPMGF: no limiar de um novo ano
Emotional and habitual overeating and dietary restrictions in the eating habits of girls and boys
Authors: Janota Barbara , Czapla Martyna , Wlazło Marika , Szczepańska Elżbieta
Published: December 2020

Background. Eating habits are mainly shaped at the first stages of human life. Incorrect eating habits in young individuals may in the future lead to eating disorders and predispose to abnormal body weight.
Objective. The aim of the study was to investigate eating habits among adolescents and verify whether there are any differences in eating habits between girls and boys.
Material and methods. The study was conducted among 337 post-primary school students, including 126 girls and 211 boys. A standardised questionnaire "My eating habits" was used as a research tool.
Results. Secret snacking was slightly more common among girls (27.78%) than boys (24.17%). It was also girls who mostly admitted that other people comment on their diet, as indicated by 33.33% of girls and 18.96% of boys. Girls are also more likely to be dissatisfied with their body weight (41.27% vs. 27.49%) and to occasionally avoid eating despite feeling hungry (42.06% vs. 27.01%) compared to boys.
Conclusions. The eating habits of young people are mostly varied. There are differences in the d ietary habits of girls and boys; girls are more likely than boys to overeat under the influence of emotions and to apply dietary restrictions to themselves. In order to promote healthy eating habits and support the mental well-being of young people, it is recommended to provide nutritional education and to implement psychological support for those in need.
Introduction to in vitro culture of Ginkgo biloba (Linnaeus, 1771)
Authors: Bessonova Varvara , Cherepanova Ol'ga
Published: December 2020

Abstract. The purpose of this research was to introduce Ginkgo biloba into culture, to study the composition and properties of its biologically active compounds. Methods. We researched the optimal growth conditions for obtaining a viable tissue culture, such as: concentration of phytohormones and other organic and nonorganic substances in Murashige – Skoog medium and light hours. The effectiveness of the standard method of sodium hypochloride sterilization of young leaves and vegetative buds also was verified. As a result, of conducting the experiment we were able to grow a living callus from leaves of G. biloba. Based on this result we can conclude that these conditions are acceptable for high proliferative activity of the plant. We were studied the effect of phytohormones NAA, at a concentration of 0.5 ml and 6-BAP, at a concentration of 2.5 ml. Also, was selected the ideal planting material for callus production – young leaves that were more sensitive to treatment with hypochloride. This research serves as the foundation for future research not only for our laboratory, but also for other research groups. The callus can be used to clone specimens of G. bilobain greenhouses. It will be use to extract and study unique chemical compounds, such as ginkgolides, bilobalides and various terpenes, contained in the extract of plants of this group.
Digestibility of dietary nutrients and morphohistological changes in the pancreas and duodenum of broiler chickens against the background of replacement of feed antibiotics with a complex phytobiotic drug
Authors: Shackih Elena , Nufer Alena , Drozdova L.
Published: December 2020

The study is aimed at studying the indices of the digestibility of nutrients in broiler chickens' diet and morphohistological changes in the duodenum and pancreas with additional administration and when replacing the feed antibiotic in the feed for a complex preparation, including phytoextracts, essential oils and protected organic acids. The study is based on the methods of industrial testing of the effectiveness of feed and commercial products in accordance with the methods of the Federal Research Center "VNITIP" RAS (2013). For calculations, the method of variation statistics is used with the use of the PC “Microsoft Excel”. The assessment of the statistical significance of differences between groups was carried out using the Student's t-test. Results. It was found that the tested feed additive, which includes essential oils, protected organic acids, and hot pepper extract, promoted an increase in the digestion of fiber and fat by broiler chickens. The morphohistological study has shown that the processes of food digestion during the active work of the pancreas create conditions for the normal life of the bird without the manifestation of pathological processes. Scientific novelty of the work. Recently, the use of antibiotic drugs has been widely discussed in scientific circles and in the general press, shaping public opinion. There has been a significant increase in the number of publications dealing with the use of alternative antibiotics additives that promote the growth of poultry, enhance the immune response. Under these conditions, for the first time in a comparative study, the reserves of increasing the productive qualities of poultry were substantiated due to the use in the composition of compound feed in addition and instead of feed antibiotics additives, including phytoextracts, essential oils and protected organic acids. Namely, new data were obtained on the influence of the studied feed factor on the digestibility and use of nutrients of feed, the morphohistological state of the duodenum and pancreas.
Dickkopf-related protein 1 expression in bone marrow of multiple myeloma patients: correlation with bone disease and plasma cell malignancy type
Authors: Auziņa D. , Beinaroviča I. , Janicka-Kupra B. , Lejniece S. , Lejnieks A. , Groma V.
Published: December 2020

Summary. Background: Previous studies have pointed out the role of dickkopf-related protein 1 (DKK 1) — Wnt inhibitor, which is essential for osteoblast functioning, in the development of osteolytic lesions in multiple myeloma (MM). Aim: To assess the DKK 1 expression displayed by myeloma cells in bone marrow trephine biopsies of patients with and without osteolytic lesions, and in different malignancy grades of the disease. Methods: The expression level of DKK 1 was assessed immunohistochemically in bone marrow of 49 MM patients presented with and without osteolytic lesions (the 1st and the 2nd group, respectively). Results: Levels of weak, moderate, and strong DKK 1 expression were distributed — as 43.33, 27.78 and 25.56%, and 63.91, 18.80, and 1.50%, respectively when evaluating the samples obtained from the 1st group and 2nd group. Statistically significant differences were found when the levels of DKK 1 expression in the 1st and the 2nd group were compared (χ2 = 51; df = 3; p < 0.001). Conclusions: DKK 1 contributes to the development of osteolytic lesions in MM. The present study provides morphological evidence that inhibition in Wnt signaling may lead to bone damage observed in the advanced stage of the disease.
Autonomous Fruit Recognition System based on Deep Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: P. Savant Sahana , Khanagoudar P. S.
Published: December 2020

Recently it is found that people are becoming more cautious to their diet throughout the universe. Unhealthy diet can cause many problems like sugar, obesity, gain in weight and many other chronic health related issues. Essential part of our diet is contributed by fruits as they are rich source of vitamins,fiber,energy and nutrients. Today's era has been adapted to a system of intake of foods which has several adverse effects on human health. The proposed system is Autonomous Fruit Recognition system based on Deep Convolutional Neural Network (DCNN) method. Using this technology recognition and estimation of fruit calories is necessary to spread awareness about food habits among people suffering from obesity due to bad food culture and consumption of food .This proposed web/app based system simplifies the calorie measuring process of fruit. The machine learning based API used in our system recognize the fruit and provide calorie content of that fruit. System uses convolutional Neural Network called MobileNet. This web/app based application is user friendly.
A Survey on Ranking of Features Using Customer Opinion Reviews
Authors: Mahale Prasad , Borase Sonali
Published: December 2020

Presently day's web based business is quickly developing which gives office for clients to buy items on the web. Assortments of brands and heaps of items have been offered on the web and quantities of client audits are accessible on web. These audits are significant for the clients just as for the dealers. The majority of the surveys are scattered so it produces trouble for utilizing significant data. So the item viewpoint positioning framework, which distinguishes significant parts of items from online client audits and improve the ease of use of various surveys. The significant item angles are perceived utilizing two perceptions: - 1) the significant perspectives are generally remarked by an enormous number of clients 2) clients conclusions on the significant viewpoints are incredibly impact on the general assessments of the item. This paper gives the review on different methods of viewpoint recognizable proof and conclusion arrangement.
Automatic Street Lighting Control System Using Microcontroller and Sensors
Authors: Patel Jagdish , Thorat Saloni , Dusane Srushti
Published: December 2020

Now-a-days the amount of power consumed by lighting and streets shares a major energy demand. Nowadays, human has become too busy, and is unable to find time even to switch off the lights wherever not necessary. Generally, street lights are switched on for whole night and during the day, they are switched off. But during the night time, street lights are not necessary if there is no traffic. Saving of this energy is very important factor these days as energy resources are getting reduced day by day. To overcome from this issue, a proper energy saving methods and lighting control to be implemented. The proposed work is to have two controls like, one is to switch of lights during no vehicle moments in streets and automatically switch it on when vehicles arrive and the other modes are to give less intensity light for pedestrian and to switch on bright mode during vehicle moments at sides on the roads. In this work the sensor is used for street arrangement, the Photo diodes and IR sensors are used to sense vehicle moments. The control signals of sensors have been fed to microcontroller 8051. Moreover the automatic and intelligent control schemes are required to control the complex lighting system due to growth of cities and standard of living.
Determinants of Fruits and Vegetable Intake Among International Students in China
Authors: Sabina Ampon-Wireko , Lulin Zhou , Antwi Henry Asante , Ebenezer Wireko Brobby
Published: December 2020

Background : Adverse health impacts of poor diet among the youth have become a subject of key concern for researchers and health professionals. Recently, studies proposed social norms and perceived as determinants of nutritional behavior among students. Empirical results from other literature evidenced the hypothesis that fruits and vegetable intake in students is affected by other perceived benefits. The objective of the study is to examine the role of social norms, perceived barriers and perceived benefits in fruits and vegetable intake among oversea students in China.

Method and Material : The subjects of the study include 411 foreign students in China with a structured questionnaire regarding perceived barriers, social norms and perceived benefits of fruits and vegetables intake. Hypotheses were practically tested and confirmed through Structural Equation Modeling.

Findings : The findings of the study show standardized estimates of the consumption of fruits and vegetable indicators among international students in China. Factor loading regarding path analysis clearly indicates that perceived barriers and social norms would cause a decline of fruits and vegetable intake while perceived benefits will help enhance fruits and vegetable intake.

Conclusion : The study concludes that, nutritional education programs targeting student groups should be encouraged for a positive behavior change and transformation of group norms and adherence to fruit and vegetable consumption.
Redevelopment and Upgradation of Basic Infrastructural Facilities at Nagor Village, Kutch
Authors: B. Patel Kuldip , Chirag S. Tavdivala , Sagar D. Ambaliya , Arjun G. Bhola , V.Patel Kajalkumari , Dhanraj J. Rathod
Published: December 2020

This work deals with study and redevelopment of Nagor village, Kutch. In this we focuses on improved resource use efficiency, local self-governance, access to assure basic amenities of village to be redeveloped for easy living of village people. We are redeveloping basic infrastructural facilities like poor road network, drainage facilities, waste disposal facilities and water storage and harvesting by taking smart decisions using various technologies and effective ideas.
A Study on Publication Recommender System with Content Modelling
Authors: Win Htay Htay
Published: December 2020

For years, achievements and discoveries made by researcher are made aware through research papers published in appropriate journals or conferences. Many a time, established s researcher and mainly new user are caught up in the predicament of choosing an appropriate conference to get their work all the time. Every scienti?c conference and journal is inclined towards a particular ?eld of research and there is a extensive group of them for any particular ?eld. Choosing an appropriate venue is needed as it helps in reaching out to the right listener and also to further one’s chance of getting their paper published. In this work, we address the problem of recommending appropriate conferences to the authors to increase their chances of receipt. We present three di?erent approaches for the same involving the use of social network of the authors and the content of the paper in the settings of dimensionality reduction and topic modelling. In all these approaches, we apply Correspondence Analysis (CA) to obtain appropriate relationships between the entities in question, such as conferences and papers. Our models show hopeful results when compared with existing methods such as content-based ?ltering, collaborative ?ltering and hybrid ?ltering.
CFD Simulation for Heat Transfer In Blast Furnace
Authors: Vatsala. K Baby , L Balasubramanyam.
Published: December 2020

Iron blast furnace is used in the metallurgical field to extract molten pig iron from its ore through a reduction mechanism. The furnace is a vertical shaft with circular cross section. It has five main parts: stack, belly, bosh, tuyeres and hearth. Amongst these regions, hearth is the most important one for the asset life of a furnace. Erosion of refractory lining of the hearth reduces the furnace’s campaign life. So it is necessary to understand the interactions occurring between the slag, molten metal and the refractories. But the severe operating conditions and very high temperature inside the hearth make it impossible to practically observe the processes taking place within it. In order to overcome this problem, the hearth is modeled by using various Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) soft-wares such as ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS-CFX, FLUENT for CATIA V5, ANSYS CFD-Flo etc. The numerical model is then supplied with data which are already known from practical situations as boundary conditions. Proper physical properties of the materials are also used as input. The software runs several simulations and provides us with the result that can validate the experimental observations up to the most accurate level. In this study, temperature distribution profile inside a blast furnace hearth has been shown by modeling a simple hearth with the help of ANSYS 15.0 Workbench. The model is simulated by changing some parameters and making several assumptions. The discrepancy in the calculated and the observed temperature opens up new scope for further improvement.
Design and Fabrication of Pneumatic Braking system with Speed Control
Authors: Prabhakar Kadole Pavan , Adhikary Pradyumna , K Shashank , Kashyap Puneeth C , K Sunil Kumar
Published: December 2020

Design and Fabrication of Pneumatic Braking system with Speed Control
Iron Adsorption from Textile Industrial Effluent on Activated Carbon Prepared from Tamarind Seeds (Tamarindus indica L.)
Authors: Bhairappa A. A. , Konka S. K. , Lade R. M.
Published: December 2020

Water pollution contributes the major environmental pollution in many countries which shows great impact on human life and biodiversity. The important source of water pollution is industrial effluent. General contaminants in effluent water are heavy metals, phenols, dyes, harmful organics, ligands and suspended solids .Treatment of effluent water plays vital role in many industries, the treatment of adsorption proved to be most important well known and economical process. The ability of certain solids of preferentially concentrate specific substance on their surface is the basic principle for adsorption. Water with high content of iron can be very objectionable. In our research work the activated carbon prepared from tamarind seeds was employed to take up selected heavy metal that is iron ions. Tamarind seeds which are an agricultural waste and also waste product in many industries was activated by phosphoric acid treatment, is investigated for the removal of iron ions from textile industrial effluent sample.