bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Difficulties and mistakes in the diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis in the practice of the general practitioner
Authors: Savonenkova L N , Ruzov V I , Kolchin D V , Arjamkina O L , Skvortsov V V , Bessonov A A
Published: June 2020

The relevance of the research is determined by the growth of cases of abdominal tuberculosis (AT), which is difficult to diagnose. Aim. Identify clinical features and possibilities of timely AT diagnosis. Materials and methods. Medical reports of 116 AT patients. The results of clinical, microbiological, immunological, radiological, endoscopic and morphological studies were analyzed. The results. AT proceeded under the mask of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease (26.3%), alcoholic and biliary hepatitis (11.8%), lymphoproliferative and oncological diseases (61.8%), often generalized against the background of HIV-infection. The duration of the diagnostic search for disease verification exceeded 3 months due to incorrect (erroneous) interpretation of intoxication (26.3%) and radiological pattern in the lungs (23.7%), non - application and late application of laparoscopy (39.5%). Conclusion. When diagnosing AT, it is necessary to consider the peculiarities of its clinic and to conduct timely laparoscopy.
Human babesiosis: clinical cases in the european part of the Russian Federation
Authors: Tokmalaev A K , Chentsov V B , Malov V A , Maleyev V V , Kozhevnikova G M , Polovinkina N A , Golub V P , Konnov V V , Kharlamova T V
Published: June 2020

The article describes four clinical observations of patients with babesiosis detected in the European part of the Russian Federation, two of whom were under the direct supervision of the authors. The analysis of epidemiological data, clinical picture, results of laboratory studies in the dynamics of the disease. Differential diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
Clinical and economic analysis of Reslizumab use in the treatment of patients with severe allergic eosinophilic asthma
Authors: Kolbin A S , Avdeev S N , Zhuravleva M V , Gomon Yu M , Balykina Yu E , Matveyev N V , Proskurin M A , Fedosenko S V
Published: June 2020

Asthma is a heterogeneous chronic disease of airways. One of its endotypes is eosinophilic asthma, accompanied by both peripheral blood and airway eosinophilia, where severe eosinophilia is usually associated with more severe asthma. Anti - interleukin-5 (IL-5) monoclonal antibodies (MAb) can reduce eosinophil counts in peripheral blood and tissues in asthma patients. The first drug of this class registered in Russia was reslizumab. Aim. Comparative clinical and economic analysis of reslizumab use in patients with allergic asthma and eosinophilia. Materials and methods. Omalizumab was chosen as a reference drug, because until now it was the only MAb for the treatment of severe asthma in Russia. The study population included patients with allergic asthma with both high levels of IgE and high eosinophil counts in peripheral blood, i.e. individuals eligible for both omalizumab and reslizumab treatment. A decrease in the number of exacerbations requiring prescription of systemic corticosteroids and an increase in QALY index was used as efficacy criteria. An indirect comparative study was used, because no direct comparison has been conducted to date. As a result, reslizumab demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in the frequency of clinically significant asthma exacerbations compared with omalizumab. The utility of the both asthma treatment strategies was compared using Markov models, taking into account the frequency of exacerbations, their severity, as well as decrease in QALYs due to exacerbations. The time horizon was 12 months. Results. Reslizumab treatment was 37.2% less expensive compared with omalizumab for the patients who are equally eligible for the both drugs. The calculated cost - effectiveness and cost - utility ratios were in favor of reslizumab. Budget impact analysis showed a significant effect of reslizumab on reducing budget costs. If reslizumab is used in 4250 patients (an estimated number of patients with severe allergic asthma and eosinophilia in Russia), this would reduce the costs for their treatment by up to 4896 million rubles per year. Conclusions. For patients with severe allergic eosinophilic asthma who are equally eligible for the both drugs, reslizumab can be considered a more reasonable medical technology in terms of pharmacoeconomics when compared with omalizumab.
Diseases of biliary tract in the context of association with oncological diseases of the digestive system
Authors: Osadchuk M A , Svistunov A A , Mironova E D , Vasil’eva I N , Kireeva N V
Published: June 2020

Cancers of the gastrointestinal tract are widespread among the population and cause significant damage to the health care system. In order to improve the strategy of preventive measures and the detection of oncological diseases at the early stages, it is necessary to provide timely impact on possible risk factors contributing to the onset and progression of malignant neoplasms. This review demonstrates the association between the pathology of the biliary tract and oncological diseases of the digestive system, discusses the possible mechanisms of the influence of cholelithiasis and cholecystectomy on the development of malignant neoplasms of various parts of the gastrointestinal tract.
Frailty syndrome. What physicians and cardiologists need to know?
Authors: Krivoshapova K E , Vegner E A , Barbarash O L
Published: June 2020

The review presents the data and evidences from recent clinical studies on the frailty syndrome - one of the most relevant clinical syndromes, though not studied well yet. The latest data on the prevalence of frailty and various factors contributing to its onset are reported. The presence of frailty is considered as an independent predictor of poor prognosis and high mortality rate. The role of frailty in the development of cardiovascular diseases, their progression and complicated course has been analyzed using the latest studies. In addition, the tendency towards higher incidence of frailty among the population of different countries and the poor prognosis of frail patients requires a series of clinical studies aimed at developing measures for primary and secondary prevention, as well as effective treatment strategies for frailty. The PubMed was used for a literature review.
Role of preoperative cardiology consultation in patients undergoing cancer surgery
Authors: Sumin A N , Starovojtova A V , Scheglova A V , Gorbunova E V
Published: June 2020

Aim. To evaluate the effects of preoperative cardiology consultation on the risk of perioperative cardiac complications in patients undergoing cancer surgery. Materials and methods. 74 patients with bronchial, lung, mediastinal and gastrointestinal cancer were referred to the cardiologist as a part of the preoperative management. Patients were assigned either to Group 1 (n=21), who required non - invasive testing or invasive coronary angiography (CAG), or to Group 2 (n=53), who did not have any indications to additional testing. Results. The median age was 65.8 years in Group 1 and 64.5 years in Group 2, p=0.408. Group 1 patients had higher RCRI than Group 2 patients (7.4±4.5 vs. 2.9±4.5, respectively, p=0.002). Four (19.05%) patients in Group 1 underwent minimally invasive examination without any further indications to CAG. 16 (76.2%) patients underwent CAG. Of them, 5 (23.8%) patients had severe coronary artery stenosis, and 4 (19.0%) patients had severe brachycephalic artery stenosis (≥50%). After CAG findings, one carotid artery and three coronary arteries (14.3%) were stented. Drug therapy was prescribed to one patient. One patient required stenting after the treatment of the underlying disease. Group 2 patients were more likely to achieve the endpoints - heart rhythm disturbances, decompensation of chronic heart failure, cardiac death (5.45% in Group 2 vs. 4.76% in Group 1, p>0.05). Multivariate analysis reported that angina pectoris was an independent factor to refer patients to the additional testing (p
Assessment of the clinical efficacy of telemonitoring and distant counseling in patients with uncontrolled hypertension
Authors: Ionov M V , Zhukova O V , Zvartau N E , Kurapeev D I , Yudina Yu S , Konradi A O
Published: June 2020

The aim of the study was to investigate the mathematical correlation of the clinical efficacy of blood pressure telemonitoring and distant counseling (BPTM) in patients in uncontrolled hypertension (HTN). Telehealth tools are widely used in HTN management. However clinical efficacy of such interventions assessed mainly in groups investigated without its populational and attributable impact. Materials and methods. The total of 240 patients were included, then randomized in 2:1 manner to BPTM group (n=160, median age 47 y.o.) and control group (n=80, median age 49 y.o). The user - friendly and secure telehealth software was provided with mobile application (patients) and desktop (doctors) platforms which allowed storage and analysis of self-BP monitoring data and remote consultations. A three - month surveillance was designed with mandatory baseline and final face - to - face visits with the assessment of office systolic BP (oSBP). Mathematical evaluation was based on target SBP rates achieved in comparator groups and included the absolute efficacies (AE), the attributable efficacy (AtE), the relative efficacy (RE) and the population attributable efficacy (PAtE). Results. BPTM group characterized by larger decrease in SBP level compared with controls (-16.8±2.9 mm Hg versus -7.9±3.9 mm Hg; p
The effectiveness of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy using microencapsulated pancreatin preparations in the correction of nutritional status in patients with chronic pancreatitis: a prospective observational study
Authors: Bideeva T V , Maev I V , Kucheryavyy Yu A , Andreev D N , Shah Yu S , Lobanova E G , Zaborovskiy A V , Levchenko A I
Published: June 2020

Aim. The goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) using microencapsulated pancreatin preparations for the correction of nutritional status in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) and associated exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). Materials and methods. The study included 58 patients with CP who were divided into two groups depending on the results of a laboratory assessment of indicators of nutritional status: group I (n=30) consisted of patients with CP and signs of EPI (according to low elastase test values) without deviations in nutritional status; Group II (n=28) consisted of patients with CP with a EPI and an abnormal nutritional status. In both groups, patients during the entire observation period (8-12 months) received PERT using microencapsulated pancreatin preparations at a dose adjusted for the severity of permanent residence permit. Before and after the PERT course, the dynamics of anthropometric [body weight, body mass index (BMI)] and laboratory indicators of nutritional status (total protein, albumin, vitamins D and B12, transferrin, iron and magnesium) were evaluated. Results. After the completion of PERT, a significant tendency towards an increase in BMI in patients was noted in both groups. In group I, this indicator increased from 21.45 [95% confidence interval (CI) 19.80-23.92] kg/m2 to 22.15 (95% CI 20.31-23.86) kg/m2, and in II group - from 19.22 (95% CI 18.33-21.99) kg/m2 to 22.0 (95% CI 19.97-24.08) kg/m2. At the same time, the duration of PERT (months) significantly correlated with the dynamics of the patient’s body weight (r=0.4679; 95% CI 0.2384-0.6479, p=0.0002). When assessing laboratory markers of nutritional status after PERT, a general tendency was found to increase the levels of total protein, albumin, vitamin D, magnesium, transferrin, and iron in both groups, however, statistically significant differences in the dynamics were observed mainly in group II patients. So, the level of total protein in group II increased from 69.05 (95% CI 65.6717-70.9000) g/l to 72.8 (95% CI 71.1358-74.9000) g/l, vitamin D - from 10.6 (95% CI 32.8397-38.9603) ng/ml to 17.1 (95% CI 12.0166-23.6232) ng/ml, magnesium - from 0.72 ( 95% CI 0.6892-0.7825) mmol/L to 0.795 (95% CI 0.7692-0.8800) mmol/L, and transferrin from 2.91 (95% CI 2.1800-3.3656 ) g/l to 2.92 (95% CI 2.4000-3.5200) g/l. Conclusion. A prospective observational study demonstrated the effectiveness of PERT using microencapsulated pancreatin preparations in the correction of nutritional status in patients with CP.
Oxidative and carbonyl stress as a factors of the modification of proteins and DNA destruction in diabetes
Authors: Lankin V Z , Tikhaze A K , Konovalova G G , Odinokova O A , Doroshchuk N A , Chazova I E
Published: June 2020

Aim. To study the oxidative damage of biopolymers (proteins and nucleic acids) in blood of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Materials and methods. In the blood of 50 patients with DM and 25 patients without disorders of carbohydrate metabolism were estimated: the level of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) by immunochemical method, the content of SH-groups in plasma proteins, the activity of Cu, Zn-superoxide dismutase (SOD) in erythrocytes, the length of telomere in leukocyte DNA, the level of 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxygunosine (8-oxo-dG) in plasma and urine. Results and discussion. It is shown that in DM patients the level of oxLDL increases and the content of SH-groups in proteins and peptides of the blood plasma decreases, which indicates the development of oxidative stress. In addition, a carbonyl-dependent modification of erythrocyte SOD was detected in DM patients, as well as oxidative DNA destruction (decrease in telomere length in leukocytes and an increase in the level of 8-oxo-dG in blood plasma and urine). Conclusion. On the basis of the definition of a complex of correct indicators, a multiple oxidative modification of biopolymers of blood (proteins and DNA) was detected in patients with DM.
Abscess of the spleen in a patient with infectious endocarditis
Authors: Dvoretsky L I , Yakovlev S V , Sergeeva E V , Kolendo S E
Published: June 2020

A patient with infective endocarditis (IE), complicated by the development of the abscess of the spleen, is described. The diagnosis of IE was verified several months after the onset of clinical symptoms (fever, hemorrhagic skin rashes, splenomegaly).The patient suspected hemorrhagic vasculitis and lymphoma of the spleen, which were not confirmed. With transesophageal echocardiography, vegetations on the aortic valve have been identified, and, according to CT, a spleen infarct with suspected abscess. A successful simultaneous operation was performed - aortic valve replacement and splenectomy. An abscess was found in the spleen. The patient is discharged in a satisfactory condition.
Clinical, Virusological and Immunological characteristics of hospitalised HIV-infected patients
Authors: Shakhgildyan V I , Yadrikhinskaya M S , Orlovsky A A , Yarovaya E B
Published: June 2020

Aim. The primary objective of this study was to describe clinical, virusological and immunological characteristics of hospitalised HIV-infected patients, who had different stages of the disease. Materials and methods. This study was conducted at Moscow Infectious Diseases Hospital №2 in 2012-2015. We have clinically observed 5485 HIV-infected patientsand studied their clinical histories [age: 25-45 (87%), men - 3998 (72.9%), women - 1487 (27.1%)]. 593 (10.8%) have died. We have tested plasma and liquor HIV RNA viral load, immune status, number of viral DNA copies in blood, liquor, lavage, pleural fluid, large intestinal and esophagus biopsies and other materials. Statistica v. 10.0 and SPSS v. 20 were used for statistical analysis. Results and conclusion. Clinical state of HIV-infected hospitalised patients has been described and the results of quantitive determination of HIV RNA in blood and liquor, absolute and relative CD4+ and CD8+ T-lymphocytes concentrations and immunoregulatory index in patients in various disease stages, including patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) have been presented. Statistically significant correlation between blood and liquor HIV RNA load as well as between viral load and cellular immune markers in hospitalised HIV-infected patients has been found.
The role of presepsin in the diagnosis and assessment of severity of sepsis and severe pneumonia
Authors: TItova E A , Eyrikh A R , Titova Z A
Published: June 2020

The aim of this study was to evaluate marker of inflammation presepsin to improve diagnosis of severe pneumonia, sepsis. Materials and methods. 75 patients with pneumonia, sepsis, other inflammatory diseases aged from 17 to 78 years were examined. These patients have been investigated for the level of the presepsin. Presepsin level was quantified on immunohemilyuministsentny analyzer Pathfast (Mitsubishi Chemical Medience Corporation, Japan) in pg/ml. All patients had obtained an antibacterial therapy in other health care organizations before entering the hospital. Results. Presepsin at the general group of patients with pneumogenic sepsis was 3196.9±1202.16 pg/mL (n=14, x̅±m), with abdominal sepsis - 2506.7±448.32 pg/mL (n=28), with other inflammatory diseases - 671.6±124.55 pg/mL (n=11). Presepsin of patients with pneumogenic sepsis was 1125.3±240.59 pg/mL (n=3), presepsin of patients with severe pneumonia was - 362.6±76.29 pg/mL (n=13, p
Case of thrombosis of the portal vein and its branches in a patient seropositive for Borrelia antigens
Authors: Reznik E V , Prushkovskaya M P , Presnova E D , Novikova N A , Ivaschenko R A , Dedov E I , Nikitin A E , Nikitin I G
Published: June 2020

Borreliosis after sucking ticks is an acute problem in the world. People do not go to doctors after that often, which leads to the development of various complications. Thrombosis of veins of various localization can be one of them. Thrombosis of the portal vein represents a significant problem too with high morbidity and mortality. The risk factors for splanchnic vein thrombosis include infections, but its relationship with borreliosis has not been studied. А 34-year-old man with chronic helicobacter-associated gastritis and gallstones was hospitalized due to development during the last 11 days of epigastric pain and fever to 38.7 °C after a picnic at the forest without a registered tick bite. The blood leukocytes were increased to 11.2*109/l, lymphocytes 70%, C-reactive protein 34.6 mg/l, procalcitonin 0.195 ng/ml. The multispiral computed tomography of the abdominal cavity revealed thrombosis of portal, lienalis and superior mesenteric veins. D-dimer was 1.98 mcg/ml, antithrombin III 75%. JACK2V617F, oncological, rheumatic, thrombophilia markers, blood and urine cultures were negative. A high concentration of anti-Borrelia burgdorferi IgM 62.2 U/ml and its increasing to 190 U/ml in dynamics was revealed at the immunofluorescence assay. Anti-Borrelia IgM to OspA, p31 and OspC, p25 were detected at the immunoblotting assay. Anticoagulation, doxycycline, detoxification therapy reduced pain and normalized temperature and inflammation markers. Vein thrombosis was not detected at the control tomography after 2 weeks. Despite that the combination of thrombosis and borreliosis is rare, it is necessary to screen for Borrelia antigens in patients with splanchnic vein thrombosis and fever.
Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Functional Outcomes in Patients with Stroke
Authors: Abdul Allim Abdel Fattah Atteya  , Ehab Shaker  , Moataz Mohamed Talaat Elsemary  , Hossam Mohammed Alsaid  , Youssef Mohamed Elbalawy
Published: June 2020

Upper extremity impairment is a common motor deϑicit after a stroke, and 30– 60% of stroke sufferers have disability and inability to use their affected upper extremity in their daily lives. Stroke survivors with cognitive dysfunctions are most likely to be dependent in activities of daily living. Further deterioration is possible as a result of limitation in activities. Psychiatric problems are also common among stroke survivors. This may delay recovery process and further impair cognitive function due to adaptations to unhealthy lifestyles or noncompliance to rehabilitation. Cognitive behavioral training (CBT) increase blood supply to 20% of different brain areas, and facilitation of internancial neurons activity. Cognitive behavioral training (CBT) act as Incentive therapy focuses on active participation, self-esteem, motivational features such as score keeping, and competition. The ultimate objective of physiotherapy is for patients to return to full independence and their former occupations.The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of cognitive behavioral training on functional outcomes in stroke patients.Forty stroke patients from both sexes participated in this study 20 patients for each group. Random distribution for patients to 2 groups; Group (A) exposed cognitive behavioral therapy for 60 min and selected physical therapy program for 30 min, every other day for 24 sessions, total duration of session (90 min). Control group (B) received the same selected physical therapy program for 60 min, every other day for 24 sessions total duration of session (60 min). Changing in affected upper extremity motor impairment were measured (Dash scale, Wolf scale and Jammar hand dynamometer). The result of our study was improvement of motor functions were signiϑicantly greater in the study group than the control group (p=0.0001).
A Classroom Survey of Language Teachers’ Discriminatory Practices against Students: Causes, Consequences and Keys
Authors: Tamimi Sa'd Seyyed Hatam , Quiñónez Eames Olga
Published: June 2020

Previous research confirms that individuals frequently become subject to various forms of discrimination for a variety of reasons. This study aimed at revealing the incidence of discrimination toward English as a Foreign Language students, the grounds on which it happens, its adverse effects on students as well as potential solutions to it. The data were collected through questionnaires and were further supported by interviews and classroom observations. The participants consisted of sixty-five Iranian students from a variety of ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The findings indicated that nearly one-third of the students had experienced discrimination of one form or another. Students’ perceptions of discrimination were that it is based on skin colour, age, sex, social class, as well as political and religious beliefs. Furthermore, the findings showed that discrimination was perceived to have a negative bearing on students’ motivation and their overall ability by adversely affecting their class attendance, sense of responsibility, class performance, and assignment completion. It was found that teachers overtly discriminated against students by openly mocking them, neglecting to call on them for class participation, and unfairly assessing the students and their achievements. Some suggestions to raise awareness of implicit attitudes and biases, identify and end the practice of discrimination among English as a Foreign Language teachers included setting up teacher education programmes, raising learners’ awareness, raising teachers’ awareness of their responsibilities and students’ rights, institutional warning, punishing ‘discriminating’ teachers, and suspending teachers from work.
Suicídio e povos indígenas brasileiros: revisão sistemática
Authors: Souza Ronaldo Santhiago Bonfim de , Oliveira Júlia Costa de , Alvares-Teodoro Juliana , Teodoro Maycoln Leôni Martins
Published: June 2020

Objetivo.Descrever a frequência, as características e os fatores que contribuem para o suicídio em povos indígenas brasileiros.

Método.Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática da literatura a partir das bases de dados PubMed, SciELO, PsycINFO e LILACS. Foram incluídos estudos de base populacional que enfocassem suicídio em populações indígenas no território brasileiro.

Resultados.A busca identificou 111 artigos, dos quais nove preencheram os critérios de inclusão. Três estudos foram realizados na região Centro-Oeste, quatro na região Norte do Brasil e dois abordaram todas as regiões do Brasil. Três estudos citaram as etnias estudadas, totalizando sete etnias (Terena, Kadiweu, Guato, Ofaie-Xavante, Guarani, Guarani-Kaiowá e Guarani-Nandeva). Os estudos demonstraram maior taxa de mortalidade por suicídio em pessoas do sexo masculino, solteiros, com 4 a 11 anos de escolaridade, na faixa etária de 15 a 24 anos, no domicílio e nos finais de semana, tendo como principal método o enforcamento. Os principais fatores de risco para o suicídio foram pobreza, fatores históricos e culturais, baixos indicadores de bem estar, desintegração das famílias, vulnerabilidade social e falta de sentido de vida e futuro.

Conclusões.Todos os estudos indicaram a necessidade de desenvolvimento de estratégias em conjunto com as comunidades, considerando sua cosmovisão e os aspectos sócio-histórico-culturais de cada etnia, para minimização dos fatores de risco e redução da taxa de suicídio.
COVID-19 pandemic in Panama: lessons of the unique risks and research opportunities for Latin America
Authors: Loaiza Jose R. , Rao Kosagisharaf , Eskildsen Gilberto A. , Ortega-Barria Eduardo , Miller Matthew J. , Gittens Rolando A.
Published: June 2020

The Republic of Panama has the second most unequally distributed wealth in Central America, has recently entered the list of countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and has one of the largest testing rate per inhabitant in the region and consequently the highest incidence rate of COVID-19, making it an ideal location to discuss potential scenarios for assessing epidemic preparedness, and to outline research opportunities in the Region of the Americas. We address two timely important questions: What are the unique risks of COVID-19 in Panama that could help other countries in the Region be better prepared? And what kind of scientific knowledge can Panama contribute to the regional and global study of COVID-19? This paper provides suggestions about how the research community could support local health authorities plan for different scenarios and decrease public anxiety. It also presents basic scientific opportunities about emerging pandemic pathogens towards promoting global health from the perspective of a middle income country.
Encoding Equality: The Case for Greater Regulation of Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision Making in New Zealand
Authors: Brownlie Ella
Published: June 2020

Automated decision-making systems, developed using artificial intelligence and machine learning processes, are being used by companies, organisations and governments with increasing frequency. The purpose of this article is to outline the urgent case for regulating automated decision-making and examine the possible options for regulation. This article will argue that New Zealand's current approach to regulating decision-making is inadequate. It will then analyse art 22 of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, concluding that this regime also has significant flaws. Finally, this article will propose an alternative regulatory solution to address the novel challenge posed by automated decision-making. This solution aims to strike a balance between the interests of organisations in capitalising on the benefits of automated decision-making technology and the interests of individuals in ensuring that their right to freedom from discrimination is upheld.
Purchase Money Security Interest Refinancing in New Zealand: A Case for Retention of Super-Priority
Authors: Tracey Arielle
Published: June 2020

This article concerns the issue of purchase money security interest (PMSI) refinancing. Under current law, PMSI super-priority is lost on refinance regardless of whether the refinancier is the original PMSI holder or a third party financier. This article contends that such a position is uncommercial and frustrates the undergirding objective of the law of debt security to facilitate the provision of credit to business. This position is supported by theory, international treatment of the issue and policy.
DEVELOPMENT OF ETHNOSAINS-BASED LEARNING MODULE THEME ACID AND BASE FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS XI
Authors: Maytrea Fiesta Iqlima , Namirah Irah , Solfarina Solfarina
Published: June 2020

This research-based on decreasing cultural identity because of the process of globalization and limited modules used in learning that integrated with culture. This research aims to determine the validity of ethnoscience based learning modules with the theme of acids and bases and to find out the response of class XI students to the modules used. The research method is Research and Development (R&D) which includes several stages: problem identification, data collection, design module, design validation, design revisions, small-scale trials, and final module. The results showed that the modules developed according to BSNP valid with Aiken calculations for aspects of content and media were 0.99 and 0.97. As for the responses of students in the high, medium and low groups, and the percentage 92%, 93%, and 92% which are included in the category very good. The developed module has proven valid to use in learning.
Crowdfunding and accounting history
Authors: Sinicropi Silvia , Cortese Damiano , Pollifroni Massimo , Cantino Valter
Published: June 2020

This study emphasizes the history of accountancy, shedding light on its link with artistic and cultural patrimony, an issue that is scarcely addressed but is nearly always a matter underlying the greatest monuments of our civilization. As a case study, this study focuses on one of the significant architectural monuments of the City of Turin: the “Church of Gran Madre di Dio”; which was built to celebrate a historical and political event. Today it is a place of worship, a tourist attraction and a pilgrimage site. The current study corrects, from an accounting and historical perspective, the paucity of knowledge related to the Church of “Gran Madre di Dio”, and it also highlights the social impact its construction had upon the Turin area.
Portuguese Royal Treasury: management, taxation and accounts control in the Johannine period (from 1814 to 1820)
Authors: Nascimento Pedroso Claudio , Cosenza José Paulo , Donoso-Anes Alberto
Published: June 2020

In November 1807, Napoleon Bonaparte's troops were about to invade Portugal. To escape, the Queen of Portugal, Maria I, her son, future King Juan VI, Prince Regent at the time, as well as civilians and military men, had to embark and move to Brazil urgently. The transfer of the Portuguese court to Brazil transformed the then colony of Portugal into the seat of the Portuguese monarchy, giving the country a significant role in the economic, social, and political issues of the Portuguese Empire, between 1808 and 1821. Among the changes made by the Portuguese Crown in Brazil in the process of reorganization of the State apparatus, we highlight the creation of the Royal Treasury, similar to the one existing in Lisbon since 1761, which was responsible for the collection and accounting entries of the income generated throughout the Portuguese domain. This paper examines the balance sheets of the ledger book of the 2nd Royal Treasury General Accountancy from 1814 to 1820, based on historical and documentary research conducted in the collections of the Brazilian National Archive. The purpose of this study is to analyze the quality of the accounting information recorded in the annual balance sheets, comparing it across different periods and determining its functionality as a tax control tool. The paper contributes to the literature with information on this special historical period in which Rio de Janeiro provisionally became the capital of the Portuguese Kingdom, maintaining a vital role in the political, economic, and social context of the time. The results of the study enable us to infer the economic conception of fiscal control that the Royal Treasury exercised in its administrative and accounting organization, showing the role played by accounting in the management of the Portuguese Royal House, given that accounting records reveal the ascendancy of the environment over accounting and the influence of accounting on the environment.
Comentarios bibliográficos sobre el libro de Anne Dubet y Sergio Solbes Ferri: El rey, el ministro y el tesorero. El gobierno de la Real Hacienda en el siglo XVIII español
Authors: Donoso-Anés Alberto
Published: June 2020

Comentarios bibliográficos sobre el libro de Anne Dubet y Sergio Solbes Ferri: El Rey, el Ministro y el Tesorero. El gobierno de la Real Hacienda en el Siglo XVIII español.
Prediction of 4f7-4f65d1 transition energy of Eu2+ in oxides based on first-principles calculations and machine learning
Authors: Hori Hiroyuki , Takemura Shota , Obata Hayato , Ogasawara Kazuyoshi
Published: June 2020

In order to establish a method to predict the 4f7-4f65d1 transition energy of Eu2+ in oxides, linear regression models were created based on first-principles calculations and machine learning. The model clusters consisting of the central Eu2+ and O2- ions closer than the nearest cation were constructed and the 4f7-4f65d1 absorption energy of Eu2+ in these clusters were calculated by first-principles many-electron calculation using the relativistic discrete variational multi-electron (DVME) method. However, the 4f7-4f65d1 absorption energies of Eu2+ in oxides calculated by relatively simple first-principles calculations tend to be overestimated by ca. 1.6 eV. In order to improve the accuracy of the prediction, we performed machine learning considering the calculated absorption energy as well as the other electronic and structural parameters as the attributes. As a result, the regression formula to predict the 4f7-4f65d1 absorption energy of Eu2+ in oxides has been created by machine learning. The 4f7-4f65d1 absorption energy predicted by this model are in good agreement with the experimental ones. Therefore, accuracy of the prediction was significantly improved compared to the simple first-principles calculations. In a similar way, a predictive model of the 4f65d1-4f7 emission energy of Eu2+ in oxides has been also created
Over Mountain Tops and Through the Valleys of Postgraduate Study and Research: A Transformative Learning Experience from Two Supervisees’ Perspectives [Abstract]
Authors: Penman Joy , C Lear Glenna
Published: June 2020

Aim/Purpose: [This Proceedings paper was revised and published in the journal "Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology,"16, 21-40.]

The purpose of this paper is to illuminate the learning that happens in assuming a supervisee’s role during the postgraduate study.

Background: The facilitators and barriers students encountered while pursuing postgraduate studies, strategies to achieve success in postgraduate studies, and how to decrease attrition rates of students, have been sufficiently explored in literature. However, there is little written about the personal and professional impact on students when they are being supervised to complete their postgraduate studies.

Methodology: Autoethnographic method of deep reflection was used to examine the learning that transpired from the supervisee’s perspective. Two lecturers (a Senior Lecturer in Nursing and an Aboriginal Tutor) focused on their postgraduate journeys as supervisees, respectively, with over 30 years of study experience between them, in Australia and abroad.

Contribution: Future postgraduate students, researchers, would-be supervisors and experienced supervisors could learn from the reflections of the authors’ postgraduate experiences.

Findings: Four themes surfaced, and these were Eureka moments, Critical friend(s), Supervisory relationship, and Transformative learning. The authors highlighted the significance of a supervisory relationship which is key to negotiating the journey with the supervisor. Essential for these students also were insights on finding the path as well as the destination and the transformative aspects that happened as a necessary part of the journey.

Conclusion. The postgraduate journey has taught them many lessons, the most profound of which was the change in perspective and attitude in the process of being and becoming. Personal and professional transformative learning did occur. At its deepest level, the authors’ reflections resulted in self-actualization and a rediscovery of their more authentic selves.

Recommendations for Practitioners: This article highlights the importance of the supervisory relationship that must be negotiated to ensure the success of the candidate. Reflections of the transformation are recommended to support the students further.

Recommendation for Researchers: Quality supervision can make a significant influence on the progress of students. Further research on the supervisory relationship is recommended.

Impact on Society: The support in terms of supervision to ensure postgraduate students’ success is essential. Postgraduate students contribute to the human, social, professional, intellectual, and economic capital of universities and nations globally.

Future Research: Further reflections of the transformative learning will advance the understanding of the personal and professional changes that occur with postgraduate supervision.
Протиріччя розвитку електронної освіти в освітньо-комунікативному просторі сучасного суспільств
Authors: Zhovnir Alina
Published: June 2020

У статті висвітлено протиріччя та ускладненості розвитку електронної освіти в сучасному освітньо-комунікативному прос­то­­рі. Представлено розгляд електронної освіти як нової освітньої парадигми XXI ст. Мета статті – огляд та висвітлення ключових форм, завдань, переваг і недоліків електронної освіти як освітньо-комунікативного простору. На основі аналізу наукової літератури запропоновано класифікації й типології електронної освіти на осно­ві різних критеріїв: за ступенем залучення навчальної діяль­но­сті до електронного освітнього середовища, за критерієм часу та інституційної регламентації. У роботі наведено функції елект­ронної освіти як соціального інституту, переваги й недоліки цієї освітньої моделі. Неоднозначність оцінок та невизначеність думок стосовно електронної освіти наштовхує на висновок про, з одного боку, від­носну новизну цього феномену в українському освіт­ньо­му просторі, а з іншого – значні перспективи подальших досліджень і необхід­ність системного та комплексного вивчення.
Бренд-менеджмент як вид управлінської діяльності
Authors: Liubchuk Valentyna
Published: June 2020

У статті актуалізується проблема формування ефективного бренд-менеджменту як виду управлінської діяльності. Конкрети­зуються по­няття «бренд» та «брендинг». Звертається увага на те, що є різні види брендів, зокрема територій, осіб, товарів тощо. Для роз­робки ефективної системи бренд-менеджменту необхідно озна­йомитися із його популяр­ними парадигмами. Аналіз парадигм     XX ст. та XXI ст. показав, що важливо враховувати особливості зовнішнього середовища, розвиток су­спільства та новітніх техно­логій. Зрештою, сучасне суспільство наскіль­ки стрімко розвива­ється, що є необхідність враховувати позитивні сто­рони обох па­радигм. До таких зокрема віднесемо залученість усіх пра­цівників, незалежно від їхніх функціональних обов’язків, до виконання функ­цій бренд-менеджменту щодо, наприклад, формування іміджу ком­панії.

Для розробки ефективної системи бренд-менеджменту важли­вого значення набуває вибір моделі – західної (англо-американ­ської) або схід­ної (японської). Для західної моделі актуально сфор­мувати імідж різ­них брендів, які належать одній компанії, нерідко невідомій широкому ко­лу споживачів. Східна модель бренд-ме­неджменту базується на корпора­тив­ному бренді. Головне – форму­вання авторитетного іміджу компанії. Якщо це вдасться, тоді у ком­панії сформується стійка та надійна репу­тація і споживачі бу­дуть надавати перевагу товарам саме цієї компанії. Глобалізація наклала свій відбиток і на сферу бренд-менеджменту як виду управлінської діяльності. На сьогодні спостерігаємо змішану мо­дель, оскільки відомі компанії намагаються поширити свої бренди на різних ринках та в різних країнах.

При формуванні бренд-менеджменту важливо враховувати су­куп­ність чинників економічного, соціального, культурного харак­те­ру. Зав­дя­­ки системному та комплексному підходам вдасться ство­рити потужну модель бренд-менеджменту.
Megaproyectos a consulta: ¿derechos o simulaciones? Experiencias en México
Authors: Gasparello Giovanna
Published: June 2020

Desde hace décadas, los megaproyectos extractivos y de infraestructura son impuestos por gobiernos y empresas, lo que menoscaba las prioridades de las poblaciones que viven en los territorios afectados. Actualmente, la legislación que protege los derechos de los pueblos indígenas respalda el derecho a la consulta previa, libre e informada. El objetivo de este ensayo es discutir oportunidades y riesgos en los procesos de consulta a los pueblos indígenas a partir de la observación y el análisis de algunos casos paradigmáticos en México, entre ellos los más recientes como el Tren Maya y el Corredor Transístmico.
AMAVATA: REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Authors: Patil Suraj M. , Mokashi M. V.
Published: June 2020

Amavata is disease of Rasavaha strotasa it is generally compared with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Amavata is the outcome of Agnidushti, Amotpatti and Sandhivikruti. The therapy which normalize Agni, Metabolizes Ama, and Regulates Vata and maintain healthy Sandhi and Sandhistha Shleshma will be the supreme one for this disease. Many peoples in society are unaware about disease and its complications which is responsible for lifelong joint deformities. Many herbal as well as Ayurvedic preparations are mentioned in the classics which are very effective remedy in Amavata.
Fine arts and folk culture included in Indian painting
Authors: Kumari Kanchan
Published: June 2020

India is an ancient cultural country. Art is a product of human culture. Its rise is reflective of the beauty of man. The unique fusion of folk art is seen in the art and culture here. Many scholars have periodically stated the importance of folk art. Folk art is a mirror of folk tradition culture in our country. Which can be seen in various rituals. Folk art can be seen in various forms in different provinces like India. Which is known by various names.Although these useful items of daily life were not made with the goal of fine arts, yet the end of the art of collective life is visible to us and it is not wrong to call them artistic objects. Along with the development of civilization, man did not leave a useful notion in his manufactured goods, but by his fluidity his fluidity made him beautiful product for fine arts in some quantity.

 

भारत एक प्राचीन सांस्कृतिक देश है। कला मानव संस्कृति की उपज है। इसका उदय मानव की सौन्दर्य भावना का परिचायक है। यहाँ की कला एवं संस्कृति में लोककला का अनूठा समन्वय दिखाई देता है। अनेक विद्वानों ने समय-समय पर लोककला के महत्त्व को बताया है। लोककलाऐं हमारे देश में लोक परम्पराओं संस्कृति का दर्पण है। जो विभिन्न रीति रिवाज उत्सव में देखे जा सकते है। भारत जैसें देश में विभिन्न प्रान्तों में विविध रूपों में लोककला देखी जा सकती है। जो विभिन्न नामों से जानी जाती है।दैनिक जीवन की इन उपयोगी वस्तुओं का निर्माण यद्यपि ललित कला के लक्ष्य से नहीं हुआ, तथापि सामूहिक जीवन की कलाप्रियता का अंष हमें इसमें दृष्टिगोचर होता है और इन्हें कलात्मक वस्तुएँ कहे तो गलत नहीं होगा। सभ्यता के विकास के साथ-साथ मानव ने अपनी निर्मित वस्तुओं में उपयोगी धारणा को नहीं छोड़ा परन्तु उसकी कलाप्रियता ने अपनी प्रवाहशीलता द्वारा कुछ मात्रा में उन्हें ललित कला के लिये सुन्दर उपादान बना दिया।
Polimer Katkılı Kompozitlerin Mekanik ve Yalıtım Özelliklerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: TEMİZ Hüseyin , MARAS Müslüm Murat , KANTARCI Fatih
Published: June 2020

Enerji kaynaklarının sınırlı miktarda kalması, enerji üretimine göre enerji sarfiyatının daha yüksek olması ve insanların yaşam standartlarının iyileştirilmesi gibi nedenlerle yapıların yalıtımı ve yeni yalıtım malzemelerinin üretilmesi önem arz etmektedir. Ülkemizde, yalıtım özelliği bulunan bazı atık malzemeler amacına uygun değerlendirilmemekte ve çevre kirliliğine neden olmaktadır. Bu sebeple yalıtım, enerji tasarrufu açısından büyük öneme sahiptir. Enerji kaybı yalıtım teknolojileri ile azaltılabilir. Bu çalışmada, uçucu kül, PVC atığı, odun talaşı, meşe kabuğu ve pomza gibi malzemelerin beton üretiminde değerlendirilmesi ile ucuz, kaliteli yalıtım malzemesi üretilmesi ve bu malzemelerin inşaat sektörüne kazandırılması amaçlanmıştır. Bitüm ve çimento bağlayıcı faz olarak; uçucu kül, PVC atıkları, talaş ve meşe kabuğu ise agrega olarak kullanılmıştır. Üretilmiş olan 12 adet karışımdan ilk 4 tanesinin bağlayıcı malzemesi bitüm, kalan 8 tanesinin bağlayıcı malzemesi ise çimento olarak belirlenmiştir. Üretilen kompozitler üzerinde ultrases hızı, ısı geçirgenlik ve basınç dayanımı testleri uygulanmıştır. Isı geçirgenliği deneyinde en iyi sonuçlar %27 oranlarında çimento, su, pomza ve %19 oranında talaş içeren K5 numunesinden elde edilmiştir. Ayrıca, ultrases hızı deneyinde en iyi sonuçlar %12 PVC atık, %12 uçucu kül, %12 pomza, %12 talaş içeren K8 numunesinde 230 m/s olarak elde edilmiştir. Maksimum basınç dayanımı da K8 numunesinden 4 MPa olarak elde edilmiştir. Yapılan deneysel çalışmalar sonucunda üretilen yeni kompozitlerin ısı ve ses iletimi testlerinde önemli bir iyileşme elde edilmiş ve bu malzemelerin yalıtım teknolojisinde kullanılabileceği ortaya çıkarılmıştır.
Metal Esaslı Sandviç Kompozitlerin Balistik Performansının İncelenmesi
Authors: CAMCI Erdal
Published: June 2020

Mermi gibi hızlı parçacıkların, karşısında ki bir yapıyı delip geçmesini önlemeye yönelik çalışmalar, ilk çağlardan beri insanlık için süregelen uğraşı olmuştur. Mermi ve delici parçalara karşı zırh tasarımı çalışmaları ilgi odağı olmaya devam etmektedir. Bu amaçla yüzlerce çalışmada onlarca malzeme denenmiştir. Çeşitli yapılar, birçok geometrik varyasyonlar ve formlarda tasarlanmakta, test ortamlarında balistik davranışları ölçülmektedir. Levhalı tasarımlar ağırlıklı olarak alüminyum, seramik ve zırh çeliği levhalarla oluşturulmuşlardır. Ön ve arka destek katmanları olarak bu malzemeler kullanılmıştır. Bazı çalışmalarda, polietilen, fiber, kevlar kumaş gibi malzemelerle bileşik ve kompozit yapılar meydana getirilmiştir. Kompozit yapıların bazılarında, mermi ve delici parçacık yönünü değiştirebilecek farklı geometrik yapılar tasarlanmıştır. Bu sert metal malzemeli yapı, kumaş içine alınarak kolay hareket ve taşınabilirlik ihtiyacı karşılanmaya çalışılmıştır. Bazı çalışmalarda seçilen metal levha malzeme, çeşitli kalınlık ve sıralamalarla test edilmiş, balistik performansları ve darbe etkisine karşı dayanım özellikleri tespit edilmiştir. Bu derleme çalışmasında son yıllarda yapılan çalışmaların bir kısmının özetleri sunulmakta, gelecekte yapılabilecek çalışmalara bir hedef ve perspektif oluşturulmak istenmektedir.
Çelik, Cam FRP ve Hibrit Donatılı Betonarme Kirişlerin Eğilme Performansının İncelenmesi
Authors: GEMİ Lokman , MADENCİ Emrah , ÖZKILIÇ Yasin Onuralp
Published: June 2020

Elyaf takviyeli polimer
(FRP) donatılar korozyona karşı direnç, ağırlıkça yüksek mukavemet oranı, iyi
yorulma özellikleri ve kullanım kolaylığı gibi avantajlar nedeniyle, alternatif
olarak tercih edilmekte ve kullanımı giderek artmaktadır. İnşaat mühendisliği
uygulamalarında düşük maliyetlerinden dolayı en yaygın olarak Cam-FRP (GFRP) donatılar
kullanılmaktadır. Son zamanlarda, kiriş ve kolonlarda kullanılan çelik donatılar
yerine Cam FRP donatılar ve çelik ile Cam FRP donatının birlikte kullanıldığı
“Hibrit” donatı düzeni üzerinde birçok araştırma yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmada; Cam
FRP ve Hibrit donatıların betonarme kirişlerde geleneksel çelik donatılara göre
avantajları araştırılmıştır. Çelik çubuklardan ve farklı sayıda cam çubuklardan
oluşan betonarme kirişler üretilmiştir. Üretilen betonarme kirişlere dört nokta
eğilme testleri yapılmıştır. Deney sonucu her üç numune için yaklaşık eşit
maksimum yük taşıma kapasitesi elde edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte, çelik
donatılı ve hibrit donatılı kiriş, gevrek bir davranış sergilerken, GFRP
donatılı kiriş sünek bir davranış sergilemiştir. Tamamen GFRP donatılı
numunenin enerji emme kapasitesi diğer numunelere göre ciddi oranda artış
gösterdi. Numunelerde oluşan hasarları açıklamak için hasar analizi sunuldu.