bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mississippian Stratigraphic Nomenclature Revisions in Kansas
Authors: Franseen Evan K. , Sawin Robert S. , Watney W. Lynn , West Ronald R. , Layzell Anthony L. , Ludvigson Greg A.
Published: October 2021

This paper reviews proposed Mississippian nomenclature changes in Kansas and outlines the changes to Zeller (1968) that have been adopted by the Kansas Geological Survey. The Sedalia Dolomite is changed to the Sedalia Formation and the Northview Shale is changed to Northview Formation due to lateral lithology changes. The Short Creek Oolite Member as originally defined and described by Smith and Siebenthal (1907) at the type section in Kansas is reinstated. The Cowley Formation as originally defined and described by Lee (1940) in Kansas is reinstated. The Ste. Genevieve Limestone is placed as the basal formation of the Chesteran Stage.
Wrench faulting and trap breaching: A case study of the Kizler North Field, Lyon County, Kansas, USA
Authors: Hasan Md Nahidul , Potter-McIntyre Sally , Tedesco Steve
Published: October 2021

The Kizler North Field in northwest Lyon County, Kansas, is a producing field with structures associated with both uplift of the Ancestral Rockies (Pennsylvanian to early Permian) and reactivation of structures along the Proterozoic midcontinent rift system (MRS), which contributed to the current complex and poorly understood play mechanisms. The Lower Paleozoic dolomitic Simpson Group, Viola Limestone, and “Hunton Group” are the reservoir units within the field. These units have significant vuggy porosity, which is excellent for field potential; however, in places, the reservoir is inhibited by high water saturation. The seismic data show that two late-stage wrench fault events reactivated existing faults. The observed wrench faults exhibit secondary P, R’, and R Riedel shears, which likely resulted from Central Kansas uplift-MRS wrenching. The latest stage event breached reservoir caprock units during post-Mississippian to pre-Desmoinesian time and allowed for hydrocarbon migration out of the reservoirs. Future exploration models of the Kizler North and analog fields should be based on four play concepts: 1) four-way closure with wrench-fault-related traps, 2) structural highs in the Simpson Group and Viola Limestone, 3) thick “Hunton Group,” and 4) presence of a wrench fault adjacent to the well location that generates subtle closure but not directly beneath it, which causes migration out of reservoirs. In settings where complex structural styles are overprinted, particular attention should be paid to the timing of events that may cause breaches of seals in some structures but not others. Mapping the precise location and vertical throw of the reactivated wrench faults using high-resolution seismic data can help reduce the drilling risk in analog systems.
Examining patterns and drivers of variability in playa water status on the High Plains of western Kansas, 2016–2019
Authors: Bowen Mark W. , Lepe Luis
Published: October 2021

Playa wetlands are widely distributed across the High Plains of the central United States, providing a range of ecosystem services, such as groundwater recharge, surface water storage, and wetland habitat. Although playas are essential resources, few studies have examined the variability and controls on playa water storage. The purpose of this project is to determine how playa and watershed morphology, watershed land cover, and precipitation patterns affect timing and duration of water storage in playas. This project focuses on 92 playas distributed throughout a 10-county region in western Kansas.

Playa and watershed morphology were calculated in a GIS environment and classified into quartiles based on playa and watershed surface area. Watershed tilled index (i.e., percent cropland versus grassland) was determined using 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Cropland Data Layers available from the National Agricultural Statistics Service and classified as either cropland (more than 75% cropland), grassland (more than 75% grassland), or mixed. Monthly precipitation data for 2016–2019 were compiled from the Oakley 22S High Plains Regional Climate Center weather station. Playa water status for 2016–2019 was classified monthly as either standing water or dry (i.e., no visible standing water) by visually examining four-band satellite imagery with 3.7 m resolution available from Planet Explorer (www.planet.com).

Playa water status is influenced by a combination of factors, including playa and watershed morphology, watershed land cover, and precipitation patterns. Larger playas have larger watersheds and standing water more frequently and for longer periods than smaller playas. Playas in cropland watersheds store water more frequently and for longer periods than playas in grassland watersheds, though differences are not statistically significant. Standing water within playas is positively correlated with monthly precipitation and reflects a short-term response to precipitation patterns, regardless of playa size or watershed land cover. The strongest controls on playa water status are playa area, monthly precipitation, and watershed area.

Playas are critical resources for the High Plains, providing a range of ecosystem services that are dependent upon the playa’s ability to store water. Playa functions are under continued threat from cropland expansion, climate change, and playa and watershed modifications. To sustain playa functions in Kansas, efforts should focus on conserving larger grassland playas and reducing sediment inputs to playas in cropland watersheds.
Epidemiology of EHV-1 and EHV-4 infections: A review
Authors: Saïd Derbal
Published: October 2021

This review mainly focuses on the epidemiological characteristics of respiratory diseases, abortions, perinatal mortalities and neurological diseases in horses caused by EHV-1 and EHV-4. There are several sources of EHV-1 and EHV-4 which are transmitted by different routes. The latency and reactivation of EHV-1 and EHV-4 play an important role in the persistence of infection with these viruses in the equine population. These viruses are major agents in respiratory diseases in horses. Mares and their foals play an important role in the circulation of these viruses on farms. Abortion and perinatal mortality can take the sporadic or epizootic form. Neurological disease is caused primarily by neuropathogenic EHV-1. Combined epizootics of neurological diseases and abortions are common.
Evaluation of serum levels of malondialdehyde and endogenous non-enzymatic antioxidants in relation to colorectal cancer stage and intestinal wall infiltration
Authors: Rašić Ismar , Holjan Sandin , Papović Vedad , Glavaš Sanjin , Mulabdić Adi , Rašić Azra
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation are pointed as possible factors in the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). The aim of this study was to assess the serum malondialdehyde (MDA) and non-enzymatic antioxidants concentration (albumin, bilirubin, uric acid, and ferritin) and their relation with the stage and histopathologic size (pT) of CRC.
Methods: One hundred and twenty patients with clinically and histopathologically confirmed CRC and the need for surgical treatment were included in a cross-sectional study. All patients were divided into groups according to the disease stage and depth of tumor invasion. The control group included 30 subjects with no signs of malignant and inflammatory bowel disease. The patients and controls did not receive vitamin supplementation. Peripheral venous blood was sampled before the surgical treatment of CRC patients and on the day of the examination of control subjects for determination of serum MDA and the concentration of the non-enzymatic antioxidants.
Results: The serum levels of MDA were progressively increased in CRC patients with the highest level in the fourth stage of disease and pT4 group. Ferritin levels increased significantly with the CRC stage and decreased with the depth of bowel wall invasion. Serum albumin concentration significantly decreased with increasing stage and increasing depth of tumor invasion of the intestinal wall, while serum bilirubin level showed no change compared to the control group. Serum uric acid concentration was significantly higher in CRC patients, but no difference was observed with CRC progression. It was confirmed that serum albumin significantly negatively correlated with the CRC stage (rho = −0.649, p < 0.001), while serum MDA significantly positively correlated with the CRC stage (rho = 0.750, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: These results indicate that serum MDA concentrations are related to the progression of CRC, to which the imbalance in non-enzymatic antioxidants also contributes.
Synthesis of Optimal Information and Energy Schemes of Measuring and Converting Devices
Authors: Bushuev A. B. , Boikov V. I. , Bystrov S. V. , Grigoriev V. V. , Mansurova O. K.
Published: October 2021

The synthesis of information and energy schemes is posed as an extreme problem, the purpose of which is a weighted directed graph of the minimum length from the input value to the output value of the device. The nodes of the graph are the physical effects included in the given database, and the branches are the input and output values of the effects. Nodes and branches are mathematically defined by diagonal multidimensional matrices, whose elements are determined by the dimensions of the quantities in the selected system of physical coordinates with a given number of basic units of measurement. The weight or resource intensity of the graph elements is determined by the norm of the corresponding matrices. The resulting circuit is suitable for use in technical documentation to explain the operating principle of the device, as well as for patent protection.

In the enhanced formulation of the extreme problem, restrictions are introduced on the numerical values of the input and output values of the effect and its dynamic properties in the form of the transfer function of the effect. In this case, the size of the transfer matrices of nodes and branches is expanded by one. As a result, the transfer matrix of the effect contains information not only about the dynamic properties of the effect, but also about the dimensions of the physical quantities at its input and output.

In a detailed example, the case of searching for the operating principle of a measuring-converting device of a pressure sensor with an electric current output is considered. To simplify the geometric representation of graph vectors on a plane, the problem is considered for a two-dimensional system of physical quantities with basic units of length and time. The calculation of the resource capacity is carried out according to the scheme of dimensional simulation, in which the phase variables of the differential equation enter with their physical dimensions. According to the numerical value of the resource capacity, you can compare different versions of the implementation of the operating physical principle of the device.
Specifity of Including of Structural Nonlinearity in Model of Dynamics of Cable-Driven Robot
Authors: Kalinin Ya. V. , Marchuk E. A.
Published: October 2021

The paper deals with a problem of modeling of the dynamics of a parallel cable-driven robot with the inclusion of structural nonlinearity of cables in a mathematical model. Mathematical model is implemented in a computer model with the possibility of using of symbolic calculations. Parallel cable robots as a type of robotics have been developing in the last two or three decades. The research in the theoretical field was being carried out and the mathematical model of the cable system was being refined with the spread of the practical use of cable robots. This is a non-trivial task to draw up a dynamic model of a cable-driven robot. Cable-driven robots are highly nonlinear systems, because of the main reason for the nonlinearity is the properties of the cable system. As an element of a mechanical system, the cable or the wire rope is a unilateral constraint, since the cable works only for stretching, but not for compression. Thus, the cables are structurally nonlinear elements of the system. On the other hand, cables have the property of sagging under their own weight. Thus, the cables are geometrically nonlinear elements of the system. Under the condition of a payload mass that is utterly greater than the mass of each cable, the cables can be considered strained without sagging and geometric nonlinearity can be neglected. Since symbolic computations can be used in a computer model which implements a mathematical model of the dynamics of a robot, in such a way it must provide the possibility of symbolic computations with the condition of structural nonlinearity. The main aim of this work is to develop a method that ensures the inclusion of the structural nonlinearity of the cable system in the mathematical model. It is supposed to consider the possibility of implementation of the computer model with symbolic computations. The problem of including a mathematical model of cables as unilateral constraints in the model of highly loaded cable robots is considered. The justification for including the activation functions in a system of differential equations of dynamics of cable-driven robot is formulated. A model of wire ropes as unilateral constraints is represented via including the activation functions in a system of differential equations. With using of the proposed method, numerical solution of a problem of forward dynamics has been obtained for high-loaded parallel cable-driven robot.
FIRST-ORDER METHODS FOR GENERALIZED OPTIMAL CONTROL PROBLEMS FOR SYSTEMS WITH DISTRIBUTED PARAMETERS
Authors: Denisov S. V. , Semenov V. V.
Published: October 2021

The problems of optimization of linear distributed systems with generalized control and first-order methods for their solution are considered. The main focus is on proving the convergence of methods. It is assumed that the operator describing the model satisfies a priori estimates in negative norms. For control problems with convex and preconvex admissible sets, the convergence of several first-order algorithms with errors in iterative subproblems is proved.
Russian strains of group B streptococci are different in the content and organization of the PAI-A and PAI-A1 pathogenicity islands
Authors: Kuleshevich Evgenia V. , Ilyasov Yury Y. , Linnik Dmitry S. , Malchenkova Anastasia A. , Arzhanova Olga N. , Briko Nikolay I. , Glushkova Ekaterina V. , Priputnevich Tatyana V. , Suvorov Alexander N.
Published: October 2021

Group B streptococci, or Streptococcus agalactiae, are the major cause of severe diseases in newborns and adults. The PAI-A and PAI-A1 pathogenicity islands containing the sspB1 and sspB1a genes, respectively, were found among group B streptococci mobile genetic elements. The presence of sspB genes correlates with urogenital tract infections. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of group B streptococci strains with the PAI-A and PAI-A1 pathogenicity islands, circulating in Moscow, in comparison with strains from St. Petersburg. The sspB1 gene, and hence the PAI-A pathogenicity island, was not found in the genomes of strains from Moscow. The frequency of the sspB1a gene and the PAI-A1 pathogenicity island in the genomes of clinical strains was three times higher than in the genomes of colonizing strains. Thus, it can be assumed that the genes of the sspB family are more specific of group B streptococci colonizing pregnant women and newborns.
Dermatomycosis from the Perspective of Dermatopathology
(Version 1.1)
Authors: Kim Taekwoon Kim , Lee Jeongsoo , Park Joonsoo
Published: October 2021

Dermatomycosis is a skin disease caused by fungi, including dermatophytes and yeasts. Its diagnostic methods include KOH smear, fungal culture test, Wood's lamp test, biopsy, and molecular biology test. Superficial dermatomycosis can already be diagnosed using only KOH smear and culture test, so biopsy has not yet received attention from many clinicians. Nonetheless, biopsy is one of the most basic tests in the field of dermatology, with high diagnostic value for deep and superficial dermatomycoses, which often shows negative findings on KOH smear or fungal culture test. In this study, the histopathologic findings and special chemical staining methods in dermatomycosis are described. This review article is an upgraded English version of the review paper "Dermatomycosis from the perspective of dermatopathology (Korean Version 1.0)" published in 2016.
Cutaneous Manifestation of Disseminated Cryptococcosis
Mimicking Herpes Zoster
Authors: Choi Hoon , Shim Dong Hyun , Kim Min Sung , Shin Bong Seok , Na Chan Ho
Published: October 2021

Cutaneous cryptococcosis is classified either as localized cutaneous cryptococcosis, in which the lesions are confined to one area of the skin, or as disseminated cryptococcosis, in which cutaneous manifestations are more widespread. We report a case of fatal disseminated cryptococcosis with characteristic cutaneous manifestations. An 84-year-old woman with diabetes presented with crusted plaques and ulcers that were painful, diffuse, and erythematous to crusted and on only the left side of her face, neck, and upper chest. She was referred to our hospital from a local clinic, where herpes zoster had been suspected. She had no specific systemic symptoms. Histological examination of the skin lesion revealed granulomatous reactions and purple to reddish encapsulated spores. Cryptococcus neoformans was identified in fungal culture, and hospitalization was recommended. Oral fluconazole was prescribed, and she was admitted to another hospital. After 2 weeks, the patient's condition deteriorated, and she was transferred to our hospital. C. neoformans antigen was detected in the blood and urine during the evaluation for systemic involvement. The patient was treated with intravenous amphotericin B and fluconazole; however, she died 10 days after admission. Cutaneous manifestations of disseminated cryptococcosis can appear in various forms and mimic molluscum contagiosum, Kaposi's sarcoma, and cellulitis. In this case, the skin lesions occurred on only the left side of the face, neck, and chest, as in herpes zoster. Cutaneous cryptococcosis can occur before the onset of symptoms of systemic involvement; therefore, diagnosis is important. Systemic evaluation may reveal early markers of disseminated cryptococcosis.
PETA KAJIAN MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Ernawati Fetty , Munadi Muhammad
Published: October 2021

Abstract: This study aims to map educational management studies in Indonesia, which includes the mapping of educational management studies in state and private colleges; as well as the comparison between the number of scientific journals and the number of educational management study programs from all levels of higher education in Indonesia. This study employed quantitative research methods and its data sources were originated from documents available on the website of Sinta Kemenristek/BRIN. The data were analyzed by employing descriptive statistics and explained by using descriptive narrations. The results show that there are 48 subjects of educational management studies in Indonesia and there are 299 authors who conduct studies on these subjects. These studies were published by 24 scientific journals. The subjects of educational management and Islamic educational management studies have the most sub-studies compared to other study subjects, including 12 sub-studies offered by these scientific journals. Moreover, there are 7 scientific journals owned by private Islamic colleges, 6 scientific journals owned by state colleges, 2 scientific journals owned by private colleges, and 1 scientific journals owned by a scientific community. Keywords: Educational management; mapping scientific journals Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memetakan kajian manajemen pendidikan di Indonesia, yang mencakup pemetaan kajian manajemen pendidikan di PTN dan PTS; serta perbandingan antara jumlah jurnal dengan jumlah program studi manajemen pendidikan dari semua jenjang pendidikan di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan sumber data dari dokumen di website sinta Kemenristek/BRIN. Analisis data menggunakan statistik deskriptif, dan dijelaskan dengan menggunakan kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan subyek kajian manajemen pendidikan di Indonesia tercatat sejumlah 48 dan terdapat 299 orang penulis yang mengkajinya. Terwadahi dalam jurnal yang berjumlah 24 jurnal. Subyek kajian Education Management/Islamic Education Management juga paling banyak memiliki sub kajian dibandingkan subyek kajian lainnya yaitu memiliki 12 sub kajian yang ditawarkan oleh jurnal. Jurnal terbanyak dimiliki oleh PTKIN yaitu 8 jurnal dan PTKIS dengan 7 jurnal, selebihnya 6 jurnal dari PTN, 2 jurnal dari PTS dan 1 jurnal dari komunitas keilmuan. Kata kunci: Peta kajian jurnal; manajemen pendidikan
STRATEGI PEMBINAAN PESERTA DIDIK DALAM RANGKA PENGUATAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER BERBASIS NILAI PANCASILA DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Maisyaroh Maisyaroh , Untari Sri , Chusniyah Tutut , Prestiadi Dedi , Yulaidi Endrik Mas , Adha Maulana Amirul , Saputra Bagus Rachmad , Ariyanti Nova Syafira
Published: October 2021

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to describe the strategy of strengthening character education based on Pancasila values through coaching students at the Elementary School Laboratory Universitas Negeri Malang, Blitar City. The research was conducted qualitatively with a case study approach. Data obtained through unstructured interviews, observation and documentation study. Data credibility checks were carried out using triangulation techniques, random member checks and discussion with fellow researchers. The results of this study indicate that the strategy of coaching students in order to strengthen Pancasila value-based character education is divided into learning and non-learning aspects. The strategy to strengthen character education based on Pancasila values in schools is implemented in accordance with the vision and mission of the school including being adjusted to the characteristics of school learning oriented towards western education patterns by focusing on understanding and using English as the excellence of the school. Combined with eastern customs which are described in the character building activities of students.Keywords: strategy; strengthening character education; pancasila value; elementary school laboratory.Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini yakni mendeskripsikan strategi penguatan pendidikan karakter berbasis nilai pancasila melalui pembinaan peserta didik di SD Laboratorium UM Kota Blitar. Penelitian dilakukan secara kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara tidak terstruktur, observasi dan studi dokumentasi. Pengecekan kredibilitas data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik triangulasi, pengecekan anggota secara acak (random member check) dan diskusi teman sesama peneliti. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan strategi pembinaan peserta didik dalam rangka penguatan pendidikan karakter berbasis nilai pancasila dibagi ke dalam aspek pembelajaran dan non pembelajaran. Strategi penguatan pendidikan karakter berbasis nilai pancasila di sekolah dilaksanakan sesuai dengan visi dan misi sekolah termasuk disesuaikan dengan ciri khas pembelajaran sekolah yang berkiblat pada pola pendidikan barat dengan berfokus pada pemahaman dan penggunaan Bahasa Inggris sebagai keunggulan sekolah. Dipadukan dengan adat ketimuran yang dijabarkan dalam kegiatan pembinaan karakter peserta didik.Kata Kunci: strategi; penguatan pendidikan karakter; berbasis pancasila; sekolah laboratorium.
BEST PRACTICE PENJAMINAN MUTU LULUSAN BERBASIS IASP 2020 DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEJURUAN
Authors: Hasanah Enung
Published: October 2021

Abstract: Tahun 2020, instrument akreditasi sekolah/madrasah mulai menggunakan Instrumen Akreditasi Satuan Pendidikan 2020 (IASP 2020). Dalam konteks IASP 2020, komponen mutu lulusan merupakan komponen yang memiliki bobot nilai paling tinggi dibandingkan dengan komponen lainnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi proses penjaminan mutu lulusan berbasis akreditasi di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan dengan menggunakan IASP 2020. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian studi kasus. Partisipan dalam penelitian ini ditentukan dengan metode purposive sampling, dengan kriteria: seluruh warga SMK yang telah mengalami proses penjaminan mutu lulusan dengan menggunakan IASP 2020. Jumlah partisipan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 16 orang guru dan karyawan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa proses penjaminan mutu lulusan berbasis akreditasi dilakukan melalui program: 1) Persiapan: pemahaman IASP 2020, pembentukan tim penjamin mutu lulusan; 2) Melakukan EDS mutu lulusan berbasis IASP 2020; 3) Analisis kesenjangan antara hasil EDS dengan kondisi ideal; 4) Pemenuhan gap melalui perbaikan kinerja pada komponen mutu lulusan; 5) Evalusi program ketercapaian kinerja mutu lulusan dan tindak lanjut. Keywords: mutu lulusan; akreditasi; IASP 20203; Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan. Abstrak: In 2020, the school accreditation instrument began to use the 2020 Education Unit Accreditation Instrument (IASP 2020). In the context of the 2020 IASP, the component of graduate quality is the component that has the highest value weight compared to other components. This study aims to explore the process of quality assurance for accreditation-based graduates in Vocational High Schools using the IASP 2020. This study uses a case study research method. Participants in this study were determined by purposive sampling method, with the criteria: all SMK citizens who have undergone a graduate quality assurance process using IASP 2020. The number of participants in this study was 16 teachers and employees. The results showed that the accreditation-based graduate quality assurance process was carried out through the following programs: 1) Preparation: understanding IASP 2020, forming a graduate quality assurance team; 2) Conducting the 2020 IASP-based graduate quality EDS; 3) Gap analysis between EDS results and ideal conditions; 4) Fulfilling the gap through improving the performance of the graduate quality component; 5) Evaluation of the program for the achievement of the quality performance of graduates and the follow-up. Keywords: graduated qualities; accreditation; IASP 2020; Vocational Senior High School.
Research Insights: Can Better Infrastructure Offset the Negative Impacts That COVID-19 Has Had on Productivity in Different Economic Sectors?
Authors: Ahumada Hildegart , Cavallo Eduardo A. , Espina-Mairal Santos , Navajas Fernando
Published: October 2021

The effects of COVID-19 have been stronger in service-related subsectors, where supply and/or demand were constrained by lockdowns and social distancing measures. The losses in these subsectors have had direct impacts-through their weight in countries GDP-and indirect impacts through their effect on other sectors. In Latin America, effects on the three most affected sectors-wholesale, retail, and hospitality services; construction; and manufacturing-add up to a 4.9 percent hit to economy-wide labor productivity through direct and indirect channels. Large productivity improvements in infrastructure may be needed to fully compensate for the negative productivity losses traceable to COVID-19.
Sharp focusing of beams with V-point polarization singularities
Authors:   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Kotlyar V.V. ,   Samara National Research University, Nalimov A.G. ,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University, Stafeev S.S. ,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University, Kovalev A.A. ,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University
Published: October 2021

It is theoretically and numerically shown that when tightly focusing an n-th order vector light field that has the central V-point (at which the linear polarization direction is undetermined), the polarization singularity index n, and a "flower"-shaped intensity pattern with 2(n-1) lobes it forms a transverse intensity distribution with 2(n-1) local maxima. At the same time, a vector light field with the polarization singularity index -n, which has the form of a "web" with 2(n+1) cells generates at the sharp focus a transverse intensity distribution with 2(n+1) local maxima. In the focal spot, either 2(n-1) or 2(n+1) V-point polarization singularities with alternating indices +1 or -1 are formed at the intensity zero.
A Study of Fasting and Postprandial Lipid Profile among Patients with and without Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Care Hospital - Kottayam, Kerala
Authors: Prasanna Sneha Varikkaatu , Thankappan Prasantha Kumar
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by insulin resistance which is associated with glucose intolerance, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, a procoagulant state, and an increase in the microvascular and the macrovascular disease. The high cardiovascular mortality which is associated with type 2 DM is due to a prolonged, exaggerated, postprandial state. The abnormal lipid profile in the postprandial state is more significant than the abnormal lipid profile in the fasting state in causing atherosclerotic complications in type 2 diabetes. Very few studies are available on the estimation of the postprandial lipid profile in type 2 diabetes patients. The purpose of this study was to compare fasting and postprandial lipid levels among patients with and without diabetes mellitus and find out the correlation between duration of detection of diabetes mellitus and postprandial lipid levels among patients with diabetes mellitus. METHODS This is a cross sectional analytical study of a study population of 200 subjects including in patients and out patients of wards and diabetic clinic of Government Medical College, Kottayam from April 2017 to March 2018. Data was coded and entered in Microsoft Excel and IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 22) for statistical analysis. RESULTS Diabetic patients had impaired fasting and postprandial lipid profiles. Impairment in postprandial lipid profile when compared to non-diabetics was statistically significant. Duration of detection of diabetes and postprandial lipid levels showed weak positive correlation. CONCLUSIONS The postprandial lipid profile in diabetes mellitus patients is significantly deranged compared to fasting state and is an important factor in assessing their cardiovascular risk. Hence, there is a need to stress on postprandial lipid profile estimation in diabetic patients. KEYWORDS Fasting Lipid Profile, Postprandial Lipid Profile, Type 2 Diabetics, Nondiabetics
Buenas prácticas en la atención prenatal a adolescentes embarazadas: perspectivas de profesionales de la salud
Authors: Del Risco-Sánchez Odette , Zambrano-Tanaka Erika , Guerrero-Borrego Natividad , Surita Fernanda
Published: October 2021

Objetivo: sistematizar buenas prácticas de atención prenatal en un servicio de referencia para adolescentes embarazadas en Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil, desde la perspectiva de profesionales de la salud.
Materiales y métodos: estudio cualitativo desarrollado entre junio y julio de 2017, se emplearon entrevistas semiestructuradas y se realizó un grupo focal con 10 profesionales de la salud que prestaban atención a adolescentes embarazadas en una unidad hospitalaria del sistema público de la región de Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil. Los datos fueron examinados mediante la técnica de análisis de contenido temático de donde surgieron nuevas categorías de análisis. Se hizo validación a través de triangulación de los resultados. Se identificó la aplicabilidad teórica y práctica de los principales hallazgos.
Resultados: fueron elaboradas tres categorías emergentes del discurso de los profesionales y de las evidencias en la literatura: 1) análisis integral de las adolescentes en situación de embarazo; 2) experiencias profesionales en la atención a las adolescentes embarazadas que evidencian calidad en el servicio; 3) fortalezas y oportunidades del servicio con posibilidades de replicación como modelo asistencial. Son consideradas buenas prácticas durante el cuidado prenatal aquellas que priorizan la atención integral a las adolescentes embarazadas; estas son coordinadas por un equipo multidisciplinario, y consiguen tener un abordaje multidimensional, sobre todo, valorando la complejidad que supone la maternidad en la adolescencia.
Conclusiones: dentro de los servicios de salud sexual y reproductiva es recomendable el desarrollo de estrategias educativas, el fortalecimiento de la atención en grupos y la inclusión de la red de apoyo de las adolescentes en la atención, con el fin de favorecer una experiencia positiva durante el cuidado prenatal cuando el proceso de volverse madre acontece durante la adolescencia.
Análisis de un Modelo Teórico para Evaluar la Cultura de Innovación
Authors: Chávez Hernández Noé
Published: October 2021

OBJETIVO: Analizar la correlación entre los factores que integran un modelo teórico propuesto para evaluar la cultura de innovación en pequeñas empresas. Los factores del modelo fueron: rasgos culturales, capacidades de liderazgo, capacidades organizacionales y gestión de innovación.
MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Mediante un enfoque cuantitativo de alcance correlacional, se diseñó un instrumento, se hicieron pruebas de consistencia y validez para determinar un cuestionario viable de 43 ítems para el propósito de investigación. Se establecieron seis hipótesis para probar correlación significativa entre los factores del modelo, se utilizaron los estadísticos Chi-cuadrada y Spearman. El estudio se realizó en 74 pequeñas empresas.
RESULTADOS: Los resultados evidenciaron empíricamente deficiencia en la aplicación de las características que componen la cultura de innovación en las empresas participantes. Desde la perspectiva correlacional, los cuatro factores del modelo mostraron asociación significativa positiva entre ellos.
CONCLUSIONES: Ante la fuerte correlación entre los factores del modelo, se concluyó que son rasgos esenciales para desarrollarse en organizaciones interesadas en incrementar niveles de productividad y competitividad, mediante la construcción de una cultura que impulse la innovación en sus procesos y servicios.
Diseño del Perfil de Ingreso para la Ingeniería en Gestión Empresarial del Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Libres
Authors: Martínez Ángeles Dulce María , Lobato Báez Mariana , Bello Ramírez Martha Irene
Published: October 2021

OBJETIVO: Diseñar un perfil de ingreso de la Ingeniería en Gestión Empresarial del Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Libres (ITSL), a partir de la experiencia derivada del proceso de acreditación del programa educativo por parte del Consejo se Acreditación de la Enseñanza de la Ingeniería A. C. (CACEI), pues se carecía de la claridad de los elementos que debía contener el perfil de ingreso dentro del sistema del Tecnológico Nacional de México (TECNM).
MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Se realizó una revisión teórica conceptual del perfil de ingreso, así como de publicaciones aplicadas referente a perfiles de ingreso en el país. Se realizó una revisión de los perfiles de ingreso de todos los campus del TECNM que ofertan esta carrera en el país, con la finalidad de identificar puntos en común, que se concentran en tres dimensiones: Conocimientos, Habilidades y Actitudes. Por último, se aplica un instrumento de medición a la generación 2020 con una población de 45 alumnos para realizar inferencias sobre los elementos del perfil de ingreso.
RESULTADOS: Muestran que los alumnos reflejan las características del perfil “ideal” de ingreso diseñado, mostrando a la dimensión conocimientos como la más baja de las dimensiones analizadas con respecto al promedio obtenido.
CONCLUSIONES: Puede determinarse que es importante distinguir entre lo que es el perfil de ingreso de lo que es el perfil del estudiante, así como también que la elaboración de este perfil de ingreso puede proponerse de manera nacional ante el sistema del Tecnológico Nacional de México (TECNM), para todos los campus que ofertan la Ingeniería en Gestión Empresarial.
Responsabilidad Social Empresarial e Innovación como Estrategia Competitiva en el Sector Turístico de Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche
Authors: Coliaza Palomino María Fernanda , López Noriega Myrna Delfina
Published: October 2021

OBJETIVO: Identificar los factores de responsabilidad social e innovación empresarial que se presentan en las pequeñas y medianas empresas (pymes) del sector turismo de Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche.
MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: La metodología usada para el estudio es cuantitativa no experimental de corte transversal descriptiva y de método deductivo. Para la obtención de datos, se aplicó una encuesta a 119 empresas del sector turismo de dicha localidad.
RESULTADOS: El análisis de los datos recabados arrojó que la dimensión ambiental de la RSE es la menos valorada para los empresarios del sector turístico de Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche.
CONCLUSIONES: Las empresas actualmente se encuentran en un mercado caracterizado por grandes cambios, resultado de la globalización; es decir, que existe un sinfín de empresas ofreciendo el mismo producto o servicio. En ese contexto, es de suma importancia que las organizaciones identifiquen estrategias competitivas que le permitan permanecer y subsistir a las exigencias del consumidor.
A cook must not be bohed in his own soup...
Authors: Golubitsky Yuri
Published: October 2021

This article completes the series of publications, which explores the political and social phenomenon of the Russian dissent during his three-century history. It shows that the processes akin to convergence of the power and its opponents, primarily from intelligentsia, have first become apparent in the time of the Thaw and led to the mitigation of the confrontation between the power and dissenters. It has happened since this confrontation was caused not by ontological cruelty and psychopathology of people in law-enforcement bodies, but by century-long uncompromising class struggle in the Russian Empire and the USSR.
The collapse of the Soviet Union and the rejection of socialism have happened in the end of 20th century overall dynamically and bloodlessly. The majority of the Russians saw in socialism with the domination of the State in the major fields of activity the main cause of the degradation of economy, underdevelopment of social sphere, dissociation with the rest of the world professing different forms of individualism. The rejection of a dominant ideology fixed in the Constitution of the New Russia, active inculcation of individual and corporative entrepreneurship has made the traditional dissent senseless, but have given rise to its new forms; dissent as business, in particular.
Placidity in relation to disappearance “forever” of the “power-dissenters” confrontation has proved to be premature. In the future we have very likely to expect hot political discussions in the Internet and in power-controlled form in traditional media, but, in the main, young-people street protests. The goal of these coordinated and spontaneous actions – to take hold of information and power resources for the realization of no longer national but individual or corporative interests.
Resistir ou adaptar-se?
Authors: Miranda Edna Lopes , Fiúza Ana Louise de Carvalho , Fernández María Dolores Sánchez
Published: October 2021

Este artigo tem como objetivo não só identificar as estratégias de resistência, mas também de adaptação dos agricultores galegos participantes das organizações agrárias profissionais da Galícia face à Reforma da Política Agrícola Comum (PAC) iniciada em 1992. Utilizaram-se como procedimento metodológico entrevistas semiestruturadas com os agricultores participantes da Associação de Jovens Agricultores Profissionais (ASAJA) e do Sindicato Labrego Galego (SLG), situados na província de Corunha, Espanha. Os resultados da pesquisa apontaram que os agricultores galegos vinculados à ASAJA – uma instituição caracterizada por práticas agrícolas mais produtivistas – desenvolveram, de forma mais acentuada que os agricultores associados ao Sindicato Labrego Galego, estratégias de adaptação em relação às políticas agrícolas da PAC, ao passo que os agricultores galegos participantes do Sindicato Labrego Galego, que adotaram, de forma mais marcante, práticas agroecológicas, desenvolveram estratégias de resistência às imposições estabelecidas pela PAC.
Agricultura familiar em duas comunidades rurais do Rio Grande do Norte
Authors: Silva Rônisson Thomas de Oliveira , Medeiros Celena Dantas de , Cruz Daniely Cordeiro da , Santos Ana Beatriz Macêdo Venâncio dos , Santos Ismael Romão dos , Cardoso Vanille Valério Barbosa Pessoa
Published: October 2021

O estudo visa descrever as condições socioeconômicas e de produção de alimentos, inclusive acesso às políticas públicas de fortalecimento da agricultura familiar, de agricultores familiares residentes na zona rural do estado do Rio Grande do Norte (RN). Trata-se de uma pesquisa de caráter descritivo e desenho transversal realizada em duas comunidades agrícolas do município de Jaçanã – RN. Realizou-se 15 entrevistas semiestruturadas com agricultores selecionados pelo método Bola de Neve. A análise foi através de estatística descritiva e análise de conteúdo, para as informações qualitativas. Observou-se dificuldades quanto as condições de moradia, na renda e no saneamento básico. Acerca da produção agrícola, assumem práticas convencionais (uso de agrotóxicos e sementes transgênicas) e presença de atravessadores na maioria das comercializações. Verificou-se reduzido acesso e desconhecimento sobre as políticas de fortalecimento da agricultura familiar, enquanto um acesso importante ao Programa Bolsa Família (PBF). O trabalho revela o contexto de vulnerabilidade dos agricultores e importante necessidade de fortalecimento das políticas públicas voltadas à população rural e condições de vida, produção e comercialização agrícola. Também reforça a importância de investigações locais que gerem diagnósticos e problematizam os territórios.
Modul Komunikasi Dalam Praktik Kebidanan
Authors: Purwanti Yaniki
Published: October 2021

Segala puji dan syukur kami panjatkan kehadirat Allah SWT, atas selesainya penyusunan modul praktikum untuk mata kuliah komunikasi dan konseling dalam praktek kebidanan. Modul praktikum ini merupakan panduan dan pedoman mahasiswa dalam proses pembelajaran dan praktikum mata kuliah komunikasi dan konseling dalam praktek kebidanan, selain modul praktikum ini masih banyak buku pedoman lain yang di gunakan dalam proses belajar oleh mahasiswa dan pengajar mata kuliah komunikasi dan konseling dalam praktek kebidanan.Modul praktikum komunikasi dan konseling dalam praktek kebidanan merupakan modul yang digunakan pada semester II selama 14 minggu dengan beban 1 SKS. Modul praktikum ini dapat menjadi langkah awal mahasiswa untuk memahami mengenai komunikasi dan konseling dalam praktek kebidanan yang akan membahas tentang Konseling di setiap ashan kebidanan Selain itu mahasiswa di harapkan dapat memadukan ilmu dan keterampilan yang di perolehnya. Kami menyadari bahwa masih terdapat kekurangan dalam penyusunan modul ini, untuk itu kami mohon kritik dan saran yang membangun untuk perbaikan modul. Kami ucapkan terima kasih untuk semua pihak yang terlibat dalam penyusunan modul praktikum ini
Real-Time Prediction for Sonic Slowness Logs from Surface Drilling Data Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Suleymanov Vagif , Gamal Hany , Glatz Guenther , Elkatatny Salaheldin , Abdulraheem Abdulazeez
Published: October 2021

Acoustic data obtained from sonic logging tools plays an important role in formation evaluation. Given the associated costs, however, the industry clearly stands to benefit from cheaper technologies to obtain compressional and shear wave slowness data. Therefore, this paper delineates an alternative solution for the prediction of sonic log data by means of Machine Learning (ML).

This study takes advantage of an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) and support vector machine (SVM) ML techniques to predict compressional and shear wave slowness from drilling data only. In particular, the network is trained utilizing 2000 data points such as weight on bit (WOB), rate of penetration (ROP), standpipe pressure (SPP), torque (T), drill pipe rotation (RPM), and mud flow rate (GPM). Consequently, acoustic properties of the rock can be estimated solely from readily available parameters thereby saving both costs and time associated with sonic logs.

The obtained results are promising and supportive of both ANFIS and SVM model as viable alternatives to obtain sonic data without the need for running sonic logs. The developed ANFIS model was able to predict compressional and shear wave slowness with correlation coefficients of 0.94 and 0.98 and average absolute percentage errors (AAPE) of 1.87% and 2.61%, respectively. Similarly, the SVM model predicted sonic logs with high accuracy yielding to correlation coefficients of more than 0.98 and AAPE of 0.74% and 0.84% for both compressional and shear logs, respectively. Once a network is trained, the approach naturally lends itself to be integrated as a real time service.

This study outlines a novel and cost-effective solution to estimate rock compressional and shear-wave slowness solely from readily available drilling parameters. Importantly, the model has been verified for wells drilled in different formations with complex lithology substantiating the effectiveness of the approach.
Use of Machine Learning Methods for Gas Export Volume Predictions
Authors: Ibragimov Abdulmalik
Published: October 2021

Gas sales volume have a significant impact on oil production in the Karachagank field due to gas injection constraints. Ambient temperature is one of the variables influencing gas sales volume. As global warming takes a toll on a climate, extreme weather conditions become frequent in the region hindering hydrocarbon production. The author used machine-learning techniques to predict gas sales volume based on weather forecast data. The results of prediction allow foreseeing potential possible drops in export volumes that can help field staff in proactive planning for opportunity maintenance on wells, the surface network, and a gas plant thus helping in avoiding large negative impacts caused by high ambient temperature.