bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Review on National Competitive Advantage for Marketing Potentials for Off-The Road (OTR) Tyre Industry in Sri Lanka
Authors: Vidyaratne K. A. C.
Published: November 2022

Among countless number of products manufactured around the world certain countries have developed highly competitive positions in the global market for certain products. This case study looks into the national competitive advantage of nations through the Porters diamond model and investigates how countries could develop leading position in a product facing the fierce global competition. Sri Lanka being the world’s largest solid tyre manufacturer, the country has great potential to develop in the much larger off the road tyre segment. A country being situated in a region where an industry cluster is strong has proven to give the country higher potential success in the particular industry. Further Asia’s newly industrialized countries starting from similar positions to Sri Lanka held competitive positions in the apparel industry. However, the economic development shifted their national competitive advantage to other more industrialized sectors including the tyre industry. Sri Lanka as a country featured with national advantages in rubber sector should look into shifting our national competitive advantage to other industries where tyre industry is a highly potential candidate. The review on the said content has been presented in this paper followed by a literature-based discussion as the main research instrument. Paper discusses the main concepts and related justifications on national competitive advantages by referring to accepted models and empirical review. It has concluded the main points whilst encouraging future research works to examine the ways and means to expand the marketing potential of Sri Lankan rubber industry.
Introduction and establishment of biological control agents for control of emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) in Canada
Authors: Butler Sarah , Dedes John , Jones Gene , Hughes Cory , Ladd Tim , Martel Véronique , Ryall Krista , Sweeney Jon , MacQuarrie C.J.K.
Published: November 2022

The emerald ash borer,Agrilus planipennisFairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), is a serious pest of ash (Fraxinusspp.) (Oleaceae) in North America. Control of emerald ash borer is difficult in natural forest settings; therefore, a classical biological control programme is the most feasible management option for this invasive, nonnative insect. Here, we report the first Canadian release and establishment of parasitoidsTetrastichus planipennisiYang (Hymeoptera: Eulophinae),Oobius agriliZhang and Huang (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), andSpathius galinaeBelokobylskij and Strazanac (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in natural forests in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick, Canada for the control of emerald ash borer. Releases ofT. planipennisiwere made from 2013 to 2019,O. agrilifrom 2015 to 2019, andS. galinaefrom 2017 to 2019. Trees from release sites were destructively sampled to rear out adult emerald ash borers and parasitoids 1–3 years after parasitoid release. Recoveries ofT. planipennisiwere made at 81% of release sites (13 of 16) 1–2 years after release, andO. agiliwere recovered from 29% of release sites (4 of 14) 1–3 years after release.Spathius galinaewas not recovered. These data provide important information for the development and deployment of a successful biological control programme for the management of emerald ash borer in Canada.
Potential anti-adipogenic activity of Calligonum comosum cuminaldehyde on mouse 3T3-pre-adipocytes
Authors: Mohammad Mohammad Ghaleb , El-Serafi Ahmed , Madkour Mohamed Ibrahim , Alhabshi Abeer , Wadea Ansar , Jabal Rola Abu , Sandeep Divyasree , Soliman Sameh S. M.
Published: November 2022

Background:

Obesity is a medical condition characterized by augmented body fat mass that can adversely affect human health. Several regimens were suggested to counteract obesity and fat accumulation with limited success. As plants are well-known source of medicinal products, we studied the potential anti-adipogenic activity of the essential oil extracted from Calligonum comosum plants growing in the desert of the United Arab Emirates.

Methods:

C. comosum essential oil was extracted and fractionated on thin layer chromatography. The effect of total oil extract, the major compound-rich fraction, and the pure compound (cuminaldehyde) were tested on the viability, lipid content, and glucose uptake of 3T3-L1 cells. The capability of cuminaldehyde to reduce the formation of 3D-adipocyte pellets and expression of related transcripts was also tested.

Results:

The results showed that C. comosum essential oil, particularly its major component cuminaldehyde, caused a significant reduction in the viability of 3T3-L1 cells when compared with fibroblasts, employed as controls. Furthermore, cuminaldehyde caused a significant reduction in the lipid content of 3T3 cells, as determined by Nile red stain, reduction in the glucose uptake, and reduction in the levels of both triglycerides and cholesterol. Moreover, cuminaldehyde significantly reduced the formation of 3D-adipocyte pellets and the expression of adipocyte-specific transcripts, CAAT-enhancer binding protein-alpha, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma.

Conclusion:

Taken together, these results demonstrated a potential inhibition of lipid accumulation in 3T3 adipocytes after treatment with cuminaldehyde extracted from C. comosum oil. Thus, cuminaldehyde can be considered as a new potential anti-adipogenic agent for the prevention and treatment of obesity.
Association between Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Gordhanbhai Patel Sunil , Ravindra T. S. , Yeldo Dilmo
Published: November 2022

Background:

Atherosclerosis is a complex inflammatory disease. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a systemic inflammatory marker that is correlated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between NLR and severity of coronary artery disease.

Study Design and Methodology:

It is a hospital-based observational study. A total of 90 participants were included in the study. All the participants were divided into three groups based on the result of coronary angiography report using both Syntax and Gensini scores. NLR was calculated as the ratio of neutrophil count to lymphocyte count.

Results:

The NLR was evaluated for the severity of coronary arterial stenosis. A significantly higher (Chi-square value [50.35], df [2], P < 0.001) NLR ratio was seen in patients with severe coronary stenosis based on Syntax scoring. A significantly higher (Chi-square value [60.93], df [2], P < 0.001) NLR ratio was seen in patients with severe coronary arterial stenosis based on Gensini scoring. In logistic regression analyses, NLR was an independent predictor of coronary artery disease. An NLR of 2.15 or higher predicted the severity of coronary artery disease.

Conclusion:

In this study, it was found that NLR was significantly elevated in patients with significant coronary artery stenosis estimated by both Syntax and Gensini scores.
Nonsurgical Management of Oral Mucocele Occurring on a Rare Site
Authors: Gaikwad Trupti Vijay , Maini Anuj Paul , Das Sukanya , Lokhande Sayali , Patil Shruti K , Sarma Arunima
Published: November 2022

Mucocele is a common salivary gland lesion which most commonly occurs on the lower lip. Several treatment options are available for its elimination with surgery being the most commonly used method. A 49-year-old male presented with a small, round, painless swelling on the left buccal mucosa since 6 months. A clinical diagnosis of oral mucocele on the left buccal mucosa was made. Due to the inaccessibility of the posterior buccal mucosa region, sclerotherapy with sodium tetradecyl sulfate was planned. The patient did not show any obvious reduction in the size of swelling after 1 week of therapy. Therefore, a second injection was planned. After another 1 week, complete resolution of the lesion was seen with no complications. No recurrence of the lesion has been seen after 6 months of therapy. Due to the various drawbacks of surgical management of oral mucocele, sclerotherapy can be an effective alternative.
Awareness of Medical Research among the Resident Doctors in a Tertiary Care Hospital in India
Authors: Divya Gali , Kundal Vijay Kumar , Debnath Pinaki R. , Kundal Raksha
Published: November 2022

Aim:

The aim of this study was to study the awareness of medical research (MR) among resident doctors in a tertiary care hospital.

Materials and Methods:

This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study conducted for 30 days among the residents of paraclinical, surgical, and nonsurgical specialties, based on a customized self-prepared questionnaire. Convenience sampling was done. Undergraduates, interns, and faculty members were excluded from the study. Scoring was given from 1 to 10 based on their responses to the ten knowledge-based questions in the questionnaire. Data regarding the publication of research articles if any, obstacles in conducting research, and suggestions to improve the research awareness were recorded. Descriptive analysis of the data was done. Based on the scoring, they were divided into three groups: below average if the score is <5, average if the score is 5–7, and above average if the score is 8–10.

Results:

A total of 364 resident doctors were included in the study. They were divided into three groups which include paraclinical (n = 56, 15%), surgical (n = 132, 36%), and nonsurgical branches (n = 176, 48%). Scores for the three levels, i.e., below average, average, and above average were 0, 39% (n = 140), and 61% (n = 224), respectively. Forty-eight percent of participants had a publication. Obstacles for conducting the research included lack of time (55%), lack of interest (29%), lack of guidance (35%), and lack of material and teaching (45%). The majority (n = 300, 82%) suggested that conducting more interactive sessions or teaching programs may help in improving the awareness on research.

Conclusions:

Most of the resident doctors had a fair knowledge of MR but its application into practice was limited. Including research as a part of the medical curriculum, conducting educational programs or conferences oriented on research may improve the awareness about research.
Infantile Myofibroma
Authors: Dey Soumya , Mandal Bappa , Chatterjee Uttara , Mukherjee Suchandra
Published: November 2022

Infantile myofibromas (IMs) are benign soft-tissue tumors of children. They are of fibroblastic–myofibroblastic origin and show considerable morphological overlap with other spindle cell neoplasms. Here, we present two cases of solitary myofibromas, one in a neonate and one in a 2-year-old girl. A 2-day-old girl presented with severe respiratory distress and died during intubation. At autopsy, a myofibroma involving the oropharynx with extension up to the larynx was noted. Second case was a 2-year-girl with a myofibroma in the hard palate. IM must be differentiated from other benign and malignant spindle cell tumors of infancy and childhood. Oropharyngeal myofibroma should be considered in the differentials of neonatal respiratory distress.
To Determine the Genotyping of Fc-gamma Receptor FCGR2A Polymorphism as Genetic Susceptibility to Neonatal Sepsis
Authors: Chowdhary Sarita , Sharma Kanika , Ashish Ashish , Yadav Abhay Kumar , Panigrahi Pranay , Mishra Akas , Kumar Deepak , Singh Royana
Published: November 2022

Background:

Neonatal sepsis term is an infection of newborns <28 days of age. It is a common cause of death in developing countries. The receptor-gamma receptor FCGR2A has been shown to be associated with neonatal sepsis. It is an activating receptor found in many cell types such as monocytes, neutrophils, macrophages, platelets, and others. The receptor has a polymorphism (single-nucleotide polymorphism rs1801274) in its gene (FCGR2A) that encodes either a histidine (H) or arginine (R) at amino acid position 131. There are many studies showing the impact of these FCGR2A polymorphisms on sepsis. Our study aims to determine the prevalence of Fc-gamma receptor FCGR2A (rs1801274) polymorphism in neonatal sepsis and control in Eastern UP populations.

Patients and Methods:

We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study of 590 patients (310 healthy individuals and 280 sepsis patients) to determine polymorphisms in the CD32A coding region in neonates. All individuals were genotyped for a variant at position 131 of the FcγRIIA gene.

Discussion:

In our study, the prevalence of FcγRIIa polymorphism is more in neonates with sepsis than in noninfected neonates. It was observed that the heterozygous allele (AG) were significantly increased in septic neonates when compared to the normal.

Conclusion:

Our data indicate that FcγRIIA genotyping can be used as a marker of genetic susceptibility to sepsis.
Colonic Agenesis with Anorectal Malformation – Rarest Variant of Congenital Short Colon
Authors: Rashi Rashi , Kumar Amit , Singh Ram Jeewan , Dudhani Shreyas , Sinha Amit Kumar , Kumar Bindey
Published: November 2022

We report a case of colonic agenesis with anorectal malformation in a newborn girl. The patient also presented with congenital heart disease. We are presenting the clinical features, intraoperative findings, and treatment plan.
Stakeholder Perceptions Regarding Level 3 `Digital Skills' Teaching: A Qualitative Case Study of Colleges in South West England.
Authors:   , Allison Jordan
Published: November 2022

This case study of colleges (n=13) in the South West of England explores the experiences and perceptions of senior leadership (n=8), heads of computing departments (n=10), and lecturers (n=14) in relation to the teaching of digital skills related courses at level 3. Existing literature reveals that there is a ‘digital skills gap’, with colleges identiﬁed as key in addressing this issue. However, they are suﬀering from a multitude of challenges and have historically been neglected politically and in research. Furthermore, the breadth of level 3 ‘digital skills’ qualiﬁcations available only exacerbates the issue of identifying what is good practice in this complex and ever-changing environment. Through conducting semi-structured interviews, this thesis presents the voices from those on the ‘front line’ of digital skills delivery and provides key contributions to knowledge and implications for practice. First, this thesis addresses a key knowledge gap in how curriculum decisions are made, both regarding who makes this decision, and what curricula decisions are based upon. From these ﬁndings, a model of curriculum choice has been established which educational institutions can use to ensure curriculum decisions are made more systematically. Second, this thesis augments current literature which has typically focused on schools with regards to the challenges that inﬂuence the teaching of digital skills courses, but within a college setting. Thirdly, this thesis outlines what practices are being employed to overcome the challenges identiﬁed, which include the three main areas of working together, pedagogical approaches, and knowledge development, with the latter culminating in the creation of a continuing professional development framework. These ﬁndings should serve useful for practitioners in learning what practices are eﬀective so they can adopt them into their own practice, while policy makers could utilise these ﬁndings to aid the formulation of future policy initiatives regarding the further education sector. Additionally, these ﬁndings are of particular signiﬁcance to organisations involved in the advancement of college education or computing education such as the Association of Colleges, the National Centre for Computing Education, the Institute of Coding, and the British Computer Society.
Gender policy within social and labor relations: international and legal aspect
Authors: Inshyn Mykola , Svitovenko Daryna , Telestakova Armenui , Druchek Olena , Sukhareva Anna
Published: November 2022

The article aims to define the sectoral legal tools that can be incorporated into the legislations of the countries of the world for the development of gender policies in social and labor relations. The research methodology included methods of general and special scientific character, which aim to ensure the unity of approaches. Attention has been paid to the justification of subjective differentiation of working conditions in the acts of the International Labor Organization. Legal conditions for the introduction of gender equality in legal systems were proposed in order to ensure the social and economic development of society. It is concluded that international standards of social and labor relations make it possible to implement gender equality policy in various variable models. Finally, among the special sectoral tools for solving gender problems, it is worth applying: subjective and social differentiation of working conditions; gender-neutral legislation; local acts as a method of raising the level of moral and ethical standards in professional groups, and; gender quotas and gender parity with differentiation in various spheres of economic activity.
A Study of the Relationship Between Southward Bz > -10 nT and Storm Time Disturbance Index During Solar Cycle 23
Authors: David T. W. , Adekoya Bolarinwa , Michael Chizurumoke , Adekoya Sofiat , Adenuga Omolara , Kareem Semiu , Oladunjoye Hamid , Ajetunmobi Abayomi , Williams Oyindamola , Ogundele Damilola
Published: November 2022

Magnetic reconnection can be used for studying the geoeffective processes in the coupled Sun–Solar wind – Magnetosphere dynamics leading to geomagnetic disturbance. In this study, 1-hour resolution solar wind plasma parameters from OMNIweb were used to investigate the relationship between moderate southward interplanetary magnetic field, IMF-Bz (i.e., Bz > -10 nT) and geomagnetic storm time disturbance, Dst , during the ascending, maximum and descending phases of solar cycle 23. Occurrences of different classes of geomagnetic storms during moderate southward Bz are reported. The occurrence of weak and moderate geomagnetic storms is more predominant during maximum solar activity than intense and super intense storms. It was found that 10.11 % (181) of all the classes of the storm were intense, and 0.17 % (3) were super intense storms. Furthermore, it was found that 4 (2.2 %) out of the 181 intense storms were caused by southward Bz > -10 nT which were associated with the complex structure due to the high-speed solar wind stream and corotating interacting region. In such a complex structure and Bz > -10 nT, we observed that an intense geomagnetic storm rarely occurs and if it does, would be predominant around solar maximum. It was found that long-duration (\Delta t > 6 hrs) of southward Bz (i.e., -10 nT < Bz  <= -3.6 nT ) can also lead to an intense geomagnetic storm during the solar maximum and descending phase (moderate solar activity) of a solar cycle. The complex structure of intense geomagnetic storms associated with the Bz > -10 nT is rare and possesses a special configuration of magnetic field and solar wind parameters structures which are CIR manifestations.
Efficient and Intelligent Decision Support System for Smart Irrigation
Authors: Saini Monika , Kumar Ashish , Maan Vijay Singh , Sinwar Deepak
Published: November 2022

The main aim of present analysis is to develop a novel efficient and intelligent irrigation system (EIIS). The proposed irrigation system configured using five components arranged in a series configuration along with the internal cold standby redundancy on sensor unit. The failure and repair rates are exponentially distributed. By using the Markovian birth-death process differential difference equations of the model are developed to derive the availability expressions and estimation of parameters. The availability of the system is optimized by employing Grey-Wolf optimization (GWO) and Dragon Fly algorithm (DA) for efficiency and performance evaluation. The derived results are helpful for the system designers.
Ecological features of radionuclide accumulation by components of ground ecosystems of the exclusion zone
Authors:   Polesye State Radiation-Ecological Reserve, Kalinichenko Sergey A. , Nikitin Aleksander N. ,   Institute of Radiobiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Nenashev Roman A. ,   Polesye State Radiation-Ecological Reserve, Shurankova Olga A. ,   Institute of Radiobiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Goloveshkin Victor V. ,   Polesye State Radiation-Ecological Reserve
Published: November 2022

The studies were carried out 30 years after the Chernobyl accident on the lands of the former land use subject to natural successional changes. The patterns of the lateral distribution of 137Cs, 90Sr, 241Am in the upper 20-cm soil layer of various biogeocenoses, including those depending on the height fluctuations of the relief, have been studied. The values of the coefficient of variation (V) of the content of radionuclides in the upper soil layer decrease with the time that has passed since the accident. The highest value of the coefficient of variation (75.2 %) was obtained for 90Sr in the soil in the pine forest. The influence of various soil conditions on the entry of radionuclides into birch sap, cap mushrooms, and meadow grasses was studied. Despite the significant excess of the density of soil contamination with 137Cs of all the studied communities (up to 9.1 times), its volumetric activity in the juice is significantly lower than 90Sr, which indicates a lower availability of 137Cs compared to 90Sr. Dynamic processes of accumulation of radionuclides during the entire period of the movement of sap are studied. With increase in extent of moistening of the soil, accumulation of radionuclides in mushrooms tends to decrease. At the same time differences between types is established that connected with feeding habits of mushroom and variability of microclimatic conditions. The effect of soil moisture content, the ratio of 137Cs mobility forms in the soil on the biological availability of the radionuclide by meadow grasses was studied. A decrease in the specific activity of radionuclides in the plant components of ecosystems was found as the phytocenoses moved away from the epicenter of the accident at an identical density of soil contamination. A relationship has been established between the accumulation of radionuclides and the agrochemical parameters of the soil: maintenance of humus, absorption capacity, cation exchange capacity, hydrolytic acidity, content of exchange phosphorus, concentration of mobile calcium, magnesium and potassium on post-agrogenic lands. The analysis of the soil-to-plant transfer factors (Cf) and aggregated transfer factors (Tag), the discrimination coefficient (DF) of 137Cs by a chemical analog element (potassium) was carried out. Species features of plants associated with the transport of K+ - Cs+ cations make significant adjustments to the mechanisms of 137Cs accumulation. Attention is drawn to the significant increase in the concentration of 90Sr in all components in recent years.
Development of a model for determining the optimum composition of RDF-fuel in the Republic of Belarus
Authors:   Republican Center for State Ecological Expertise and Advanced Training of Executives and Specialists, Ministry ofNatural Resources and Environmental Protection, Sanin Heorhi K. , Misiuchenka Viktoryia M. ,   International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University, Morozov Egor A. ,   International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University
Published: November 2022

The article presents and substantiates a model for determining the blend composition of RDF fuel from municipal waste. The main goal of developing the model presented in the article was to prove the impossibility and inadmissibility of burning plastics of unknown composition as fuel in cement kilns as potential sources of formation of large volumes of persistent organic pollutants. This is the best justification for the environmental safety of the use of RDF fuel in the Republic of Belarus. With the introduction of a large number of plastics, it is necessary to equip additional emission treatment systems. The article describes the developed methodology for choosing the optimal composition of RDF fuel components, as well as calculating the volume of the gas-air mixture. The mathematical model was developed using the MS Excel program. Its main functions are: entering data into the database, calculating the optimal combinations of the RDF fuel composition, determining the calorific value, moisture content and ash content of the required mixture variant. In addition, the mathematical model analyzes the chemical composition of the required combination and derives indicators of the content of contaminants in the RDF fuel. Such characteristics of RDF fuel as calorific value, humidity, ash content are selected and analyzed. The assessment was made without taking into account emissions of heavy metals such as antimony, arsenic, lead, chromium, cobalt, copper, manganese, nickel, vanadium, cadmium, thallium. Due to the hazardous content of elements in the RDF fuel components, it must strictly not exceed the following values: S - 0.5%, Cl - 0.5%, F - 0.002%, Hg - 0.001%. 210 variants of the component composition of the RDF fuel were analyzed. Using calculations to determine the limits on the content of sulfur oxide, mercury and halogens in emissions, the optimal options for the composition of RDF fuel were determined, of which 12 were found to be satisfactory. The analysis of the content in RDF fuel of elements leading to the formation of certain pollutants (S, Cl, F, Hg), which are persistent organic pollutants, was carried out and their permissible concentrations in emissions during the combustion of RDF fuel were determined. Thus, options for optimal RDF fuel compositions that meet consumer and environmental requirements have been determined.
Processing of burnt molding earth
Authors:   Belarusian State Technological University, Zalyhina Volha S. , Cheprasova Victoria I. ,   Belarusian State Technological University, Novitskaya Daria P. ,   Belarusian State Technological University
Published: November 2022

At present, the metallurgical industry occupies one of the leading positions in the economy of many countries. At the same time, a large amount of solid wastes is generated in the metallurgical industry. The most large-tonnage includes burnt molding earth, which is formed at the stage of knocking out castings from foundry molds. The properties of burnt molding earth (humidity, loss on ignition, elemental, phase and grain composition) were studied and the possibility of its regeneration was confirmed. The simplest and cheapest is the dry mechanical method of regeneration, which is used in most enterprises of the Republic of Belarus. The paper shows that when this method is implemented, about 80 % of the burnt molding earth is returned to the technological process at the stage of casting molds, and about 20 % is converted into a fine pulverized fraction, which is a waste product and is currently being disposed of for disposal. On the basis of experimental studies, it has been established that this fraction of burnt molding earth can be used in the production of ceramic bricks as a lean additive. Were obtained samples of ceramic bricks containing 80 wt. % clay field «Lukoml», as well as sand and a fine fraction of the molding burnt earth in various proportions. The properties of the obtained samples, their structure and phase composition have been studied. It has been established that with an increase in the content of waste, the properties of ceramic bricks change insignificantly. Therefore, it is proposed to use 20 wt. % of the finely dispersed fraction of the burnt molding earth, i.e., completely replace the quartz sand with waste. On the basis of experimental studies, firing at a temperature of 1000 °C with isothermal holding for 60 minutes was chosen. It has been established that the obtained samples of ceramic bricks correspond to GOST 530-2012 «Ceramic brick and stone. General Specifications», stamp 300.
THE EDUCATION OF WORKING-CLASS CHILDREN IN ENGLAND IN THE 19-TH CENTURY
Authors:   Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Lefterova-Stoycheva Tatyana
Published: November 2022

The Industrial Age and urbanization inherently presuppose hard living and working conditions for the children of the working class but many legislative changes have gradually improved their situation. According to the sources, at the beginning of the 19th century the level of literacy of the poor population was very low, and the schools appeared as a result of religious or private initiative, and were not enough for the increasing population. However, the political elite began to appreciate the social role of education and the government started to show interest in opening and controlling the schools. Thus, the foundations of the British educational system were laid and the children of the working class were given access to education and opportunity for development and improvement of their social status.
THE HUMANIST REFORMER SAMUEL SMILES (1812 - 1904) – WRITINGS, SOCIAL ACTIVITY AND PEDAGOGICAL VIEWS
Authors:   Institute of Historical research – BAS, Sofia, Georgieva Milena
Published: November 2022

The Scottish publicist, philosopher, theologian and social reformer Samuel Smiles (1812 - 1904) was one of the most influential European humanists of the 19th and early 20th centuries. He became popular in Bulgaria as well, thanks to his first followers and translators of his works from Russian - the Revivalists Lyuben Karavelov, Joakim Gruev and Todor Ikonomov. S. Smiles' contributions to social progress and the humanities are recognized around the world, and his work continues to be popularized and republished.
THE LETTERS SPEAK: ABOUT THE OTTOMAN EPISTOLARY ART ILM-YU INSHA
Authors:   Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Salim Miyryam
Published: November 2022

The correspondence in writing and written speech is epistolary communication. Among different peoples, epistolary communication has its specificities, which refer to the language, the speech etiquette depending on the nature of the correspondence, the content and layout of the text, the famous representatives of the art of writing, etc. The present research aims to present the specifics and development of the Ottoman epistolary art ilm-yu insha and to discuss some important characteristics of the communicative genre.
NEGATIVE TRENDS FOR THE CENTRAL POWERS AT THE END OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR IN THE CONTEXT OF THE BULGARIAN PARTICIPATION 1916-1918
Authors:   “St. Cyril and St. Methodius” University of Veliko Tarnovo, Mishev Radoslav
Published: November 2022

The author examines the role of propaganda, the collapse of the rapid war plan, the transformation of the conflict into a total war, the shortage of allies for the Central Powers, the transition to the supremacy of the Agreement in 1918, with a focus on the negative effectsof the Bulgarian participation. Bulgaria met its commitments to the Central Powers in a dignified manner, but the main trends of the development of the war became unfavorable for all countries of the coalition. Unlike the imperialist forces, Bulgaria fought for its national unity, but had joined a losing imperialist group.
NATURE, COVERAGE, AND STRUCTURE OF THE CATEGORY „LITERARY HERITAGE“ IN THE CONTEMPORARY BULGARIAN CULTURE
Authors:   University of Library studies and Information Technologies – Sofia, Boneva Vera
Published: November 2022

The article interprets the scientific category „literary heritage“ in the logic of Bulgarian legislation and current social reality. The narrow meaning of the category is represented mainly by the activities of literary museums. Other institutional spaces have been singled out, which take care of the artifacts of the literary tradition – archives, libraries, community centers, universities, and research organizations. In conclusion, a concept for defragmenting the structures and activities preserving the literary heritage has been formulated.
A POESIA POPULAR DE MANOEL CAVALCANTE EM ESPAÇO NÃO ESCOLAR
Authors: Da Silva Martins Patrícia , Silva Dantas Monteiro Maria da Conceição
Published: November 2022

O presente trabalho adentra na pesquisa aplicada, de abordagem qualitativa e de procedimentos bibliográfico e pesquisa-ação. Com a temática poesia popular, este estudo pretende mostrar como foi a aplicação de oficinas literárias realizadas no espaço do Centro de Desenvolvimento Social com a Sociedade Literária, grupo que reúne jovens do distrito de Boi Selado, localizada no município de Jucurutu/RN, como também, dar ênfase a importância do ensino de literatura em espaços não escolares. Além disso, buscamos expor conceitos e características com base nos pressupostos teóricos de Joseph M. Luyten (1987), Marco Haurélio (2010) e Sebastião Nunes Batista (1977), para retratar sobre o cordel, e, para abordar o ensino de cordel utilizamos Marinho e Hélder Pinheiro (2008; 2012; 2018). Metodologicamente, foi feita a elaboração e a aplicação das oficinas de leitura e escrita. Tais oficinais resultaram na produção de um folheto com nove cordéis escritos pelos participantes da pesquisa. De maneira geral, este estudo se faz relevante em mostrar a importância da Literatura Potiguar, como também, por meio de oficinas e através do gênero literário cordel, formar seres leitores/escritores no processo de leitura e reescrita de texto.
AS MEDIAÇÕES DE UMA BIBLIOTECA PIAUIENSE PARA DIVULGAR A OBRA DE ASSIS BRASIL
Authors: Veloso Marli Maria , Buenos Aires de Carvalho Diógenes
Published: November 2022

Este artigo busca discutir as atividades concernentes à obra de Assis Brasil e sua contribuição na formação do leitor do texto literário juvenil a partir da mediação da Biblioteca Patativa do Assaré, em Vila Nova do Piauí, município que cresce ao redor da Biblioteca. Metodologicamente, optamos pela realização de entrevistas com os auxiliares da biblioteca, docentes e estudantes. Para conhecermos o comportamento do leitor, sua atuação individual e vinculada ao extraescolar, atentando para os mediadores de leitura e focalizando o contexto social e educacional e suas implicações na formação do leitor. Dentre os autores que fundamentam nosso estudo estão Petit (2008), Candido (2004), Jauss (1994) e Brasil (2007).
PRÁTICAS SOCIAIS DE LEITURA LITERÁRIA EM ESPAÇOS ESCOLARES E NÃO ESCOLARES
Authors: Mello Cláudio
Published: November 2022

Este artigo apresenta especificidades da abordagem da literatura em espaços escolares e não escolares em uma perspectiva dialógica na qual a leitura é considerada uma autêntica pratica social. O objetivo é contribuir para redimensionar objetivos e tomada de decisões acerca de pressupostos teórico-metodológicos tanto em um quanto em outro espaço, em prol de uma ação educativa que preserve o apreço pela literatura, ao mesmo tempo em que aproveite oportunidades para propiciar a formação de um leitor cada vez mais sensível, autônomo e crítico.
HABITAR ESPAÇOS E PESSOAS COM O TEXTO LITERÁRIO: ALGUMAS EXPERIÊNCIAS
Authors: Alves Izandra , Diehl Viviane
Published: November 2022

Este texto destaca a educação literária na escola e fora dela. Promover o encontro dos jovens com o texto literário de modo lúdico além de despertar a curiosidade e motivar o debate cabe a todos. Assim, discute-se duas ações com o texto literário: com estudantes de ensino médio técnico de escola pública e em unidade socioeducativa, com adolescentes em privação de liberdade. Os estudos de Jorge Larrosa, acerca da experiência de leitura, e de Michéle Petit, sobre os jovens e sua relação com os textos, entre outros, servem apoiam às discussões que trazem como resultados um forte engajamento dos leitores tocados pela palavra em forma de arte e que se tornam espaços onde habita a leitura.
Perbandingan antara Dexametason dan Metamizol Intravena terhadap Kadar Neutrofil Pasca Seksio Sesarea
Authors: Harahap Muh. Wirawan , Ahmad Muh. Ramli
Published: November 2022

Latar Belakang: Nyeri pasca seksio sesarea merupakan permasalahan sangat penting yang dihadapi pada pasien pascabedah. Proses inflamasi memicu datangnya sel-sel lekosit seperti neutrofil sehingga proses inflamasi yang terjadi bertambah hebat. Procedure spesific postoperative pain management (PROSPECT) tahun 2020 merekomendasikan pemberian dexametason pada seksio sesarea sebagai analgetik, antiinflamasi dan mencegah PONV pascabedah.Tujuan: membandingkan efek pemberian dexametason dan metamizol terhadap kadar neutrofil pasca seksio sesarea. Subjek dan Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan uji klinis acak tersamar ganda. Sampel terdiri atas 2 kelompok yakni K1 (kelompok yang mendapatkan dexametason 8 mg intravena 1 jam prabedah) dan K2 (kelompok yang mendapatkan metamizol 1 g intravena 1 jam prabedah) dengan jumlah sampel masing-masing 16 orang. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji statistik paired t-test dan independent t-test dengan tingkat kemaknaan α=0,05. Hasil: Terdapat perbedaan bermakna kadar neutrofil antara kelompok dexametason dengan kelompok metamizol pascabedah seksio sesarea dengan nilai p<0,05. Kadar neutrofil pada kelompok metamizol lebih tinggi dibandingkan kelompok dexametason.Simpulan: Peningkatan kadar neutrofil lebih rendah pada pemberian dexametason dibandingkan metamizol pasca seksio sesarea.
Neuroanestesi untuk Wanita Hamil
Authors: Yulianti Bisri Dewi , Bisri Tatang
Published: November 2022

Spesialis anestesiologi mungkin harus membius pasien hamil untuk tindakan bedah saraf jauh sebelum melahirkan, untuk seksio sesarea (SC) pada saat prosedur bedah saraf, atau untuk persalinan setelah bedah saraf. Manajemen anestesi pasien tersebut dapat dipersulit oleh perubahan fisiologis yang terjadi selama kehamilan. Perubahan ini mungkin memerlukan penyesuaian dalam manajemen anestesi yang bertentangan dengan anestesi untuk wanita yang tidak hamil dengan kondisi bedah saraf yang sama. Kesejahteraan ibu harus tetap menjadi perhatian utama, tetapi penting untuk menyadari bahwa intervensi yang menguntungkan ibu mungkin berpotensi membahayakan janin. Indikasi untuk intervensi bedah saraf atau neuroradiologi intervensi selama kehamilan termasuk lesi vaskular intrakranial perdarahan subaraknoid (SAH), perdarahan intrakranial (ICH), malformasi arteriovenosa (AVM), dan trombosis sinus, stroke iskemik, tumor intrakranial simtomatik, abses serebral, dan tumor dan lesi sumsum tulang belakang. Trauma selama kehamilan, termasuk cedera kepala, adalah penyebab utama kematian dan morbiditas ibu. Pengetahuan tentang perubahan fisiologis kehamilan sangat penting untuk manajemen anestesi wanita hamil yang menjalani bedah saraf. Kunci untuk pemeliharaan kesejahteraan janin selama operasi adalah oksigenasi ibu dan pemeliharaan perfusi uteruseroplacental yang tepat.
Periodontal Gel For The Targeted Drug Delivery In The Periodontal Cavity For Management Of Periodontitis And Gingivitis
Authors: Arvind Singh Parmar  , Aakash Singh Panwar
Published: November 2022

When medications are taken orally or through another route into the systemic circulation, their blood concentration steadily rises andpeaks (C max) after a few hours. Based on the medication's physicochemical makeup, the drug's pharmacokinetics (ADME). Amaintenance dose must be given when the medication level is expected to be reduced or close to the efficacy threshold after achievingthe peak plasma concentration (C max) in blood [1]. We can now distribute medications to the systemic circulation in a controlled andprecise manner for longer pharmacological action, minimize the frequency of dose and unpleasant effects, improve patient compliance,and give the desired impact. Since several processes occur after a medication is administered at the application site and before it reachesthe target location in CDDS, its concentration in the blood is frequently affected by metabolism and excretion, making it difficult tonotice the desired impact. This issue can be solved by injecting the medications right into the affected area, allowing a lower dose toproduce the desired effect. Local drug delivery systems are more effective since they are less expensive, more stable, less toxic,biocompatible, and biodegradable. The proper management of a patient with periodontitis and gingivitis, the utilization of periodontalpockets as a site for the application of medication, the design of an appropriate dose form, and its potential benefits are the main topicsof this review. A unique technique for treating diseases like periodontitis and gingivitis could be useful in a more effective treatmentsince the microorganisms in periodontal pockets could seriously destroy periodontal tissues.
Rheology Of Blood Flow With Nano Particles In An Elastic Tube
Authors: B. Sreekala  , K. Maruthi Prasad  , N. Subadra
Published: November 2022

The effect of elasticity on the peristaltic flow of a micropolar fluid containing nanoparticles in a cylindrical tube is investigated using amathematical model. The expressions for velocity and flux flow rate are determined by using Homotopy Perturbation method, underlong wave length and low Reynold’s number approximations. The variation of flux is calculated by Rubinow and Keller, Muzumdarmethods. Different parameters' effects on velocity and flow have been discussed. For various settings, the trapping phenomenon isdemonstrated. The flux increases as the elasticity parameters, micropolar parameter, thermophoresis parameter, and coupling numberincrease. The flux similarly reduces as the Brownian motion parameter is increased. The obtained results are same when we applyRubinow and Keller, Muzumdar methods.
The Role of perceived organizational support (POS), organizational virtuousness (OV) on performance and employee well-being (EWB) of non-profit organizations in the post-pandemic period
Authors: Paulus Israwan Setyoko  , Wahyuningrat  , Denok Kurniasih
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze the Effect of perceived organizational support (POS), organizational virtuousness (OV) on performance and employee well-being (EWB) of non-profit organizations in the post-pandemic period. This study uses quantitative research methods. The method of data collection is by using online questionnaires. The data analysis technique used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to test and develop research hypotheses. The data in this study were processed using SmartPLS 3.0. The population in this study was a non-profit organization of 200 people. In this study, the researcher decided to use all of them. So that the sampling method used is a simple random sampling.. Performance measurement is made based on indicators from respondents in this study were asked to fill in the agreement or not given with a Likert scale of seven points. A score of 7 is strongly agree and a value of 1 is strongly disagree. The results of this study indicate that perceived organizational support (POS) has a positive and significant effect on performance and employee well-being (EWB), organizational virtuousness (OV) has a positive and significant effect on performance and employee well-being (EWB). significant on performance and employee well-being (EWB) of non-profit organizations in the post-pandemic period.
PHYTOCHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF OCIMUM SANCTUM MEDICINAL PLANTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEPATOTOXICITY
Authors: Arun Kumar Maurya  , Lalit Singh Bisht  , Monika Dobhal  , Nahid Parveen  , Taniya Rawat
Published: November 2022

Modern medicine does not have reliable liver protection drugs that prevent and treat liver injury caused by drugs. The leaves of sacred / holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) belong to the family of lamiaceae, which is traditionally used for its liver protection. We aimed to determine if Ocimum sanctum has hepatoprotective properties and, if so, whether or not they work synergistically with silymarin. Albino rats (150–200 g) were divided into five groups. Groups A and B are normal control groups and experimental control groups, respectively. Groups C, D and E received the alcoholic extract of Ocimum sanctum leaves (OSE) 200 mg / kg BW / day,, silymarin 100 mg/kg BW/day and OSE 100 mg/kg BW/day + silymarin 50 mg/kg BW/day p.o., respectively, for 10 days. Hepatotoxicity was induced in Groups B, C, D and E on the eighth day with paracetamol 2 g/kg BW/day. The effect of hepatoprotection was evaluated through a study of serum proteins, albumin-globulin ratios, alkaline phosphatase, transaminase, and liver histology. The results of the study were presented as averages and standard deviations for each group (SEM). The study group was compared with the control group with a single-way ANOVA and Bonferoni test followed. A P-value of <0.01 was considered significant. In groups C, D and E, liver enzymes and albumin globulin ratio were significantly (P < 0.01) closer to normal than in group B. On histological inspection, groups C, D and E revealed reduced sinusoidal congestion, cloudy edoema, fatty abnormalities, and regenerating regions of the liver, but group B showed only liver necrosis. The extract of the alcoholic leaves of Ocimum sanctum has significant liver protection and synergy with Silimarin.
Students’ intention on post COVID19 continuance of e-learning
Authors: Shah Md Safiul Hoque  , Jeremy Philip Brown  , Shah Mohammed Mazeedul Hoque
Published: November 2022

Traditional teaching methods have changed as a result of COVID-19's prominence. For many teachers, the lack of traditional face-to-face training was effectively made up for by online learning. Under emergency management, online learning may support students and schools while also generating special opportunities. In reaction to the epidemic, educational institutions from many nations have introduced extensive online course options. Online education during a pandemic is distinct from regular online education. An investigation on emergency management-related educational reform can be done by surveying students in higher education institutions University students were polled to discover more about their intentions to keep learning online despite the outbreak. Using the task-technology fit model, expectation confirmation theory was broadened to examine if the technical support for promoting online learning assisted students in completing course learning assignments while pandemic was going on and led to a persistent intention to take use of E-learning in the nearby future. When creating eLearning platforms, governments must exercise caution because students' intentions to continue their e-learning may change as a result of unanticipated crises like COVID-19. Through the use of online surveys, data were gathered. The research hypotheses were validated with partial least squares method and structural equation modelling on a total of 513 valid replies. The findings showed that continuing intention was substantially explained by the entire research design. After the COVID-19 pandemic, specific recommendations are made regarding how higher education institutions may support online learning strategies.