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Explanation and Understanding as Methods of Historical and Biographical Cognition
Authors: Bakaiev Mykola
Published: November 2021

Traditionally, explanation is considered to be the method of natural sciences and understanding to be the method of humanities. However, this paper considers both to be methods of history. Namely, the author focuses on how explanation and understanding function in history in general and in biography in particular. Referring to biographical realm helps explicate the specifics of explanation and understanding as well as broaden the view about their uses in humanities. In the first part, the author refers to explanation and understanding in history as such. In particular, causal explanation (explanatory sketch by Karl Hempel) and rational explanation (history of ideas by Mark Bevir) are considered in the paper along with the relationship of hermeneutic notion of understanding with the two. The second part of the paper deals with the functioning of explanation and understanding in biographical research. Namely, it considers biographical understanding by Tilmann Habermas and Neşe Hatiboğlu as well as cases of causal and rational explanations in biographical research. In particular, it is shown that while causal explanation occurs in biography as explanatory sketch, it is not a separate distinct notion. It is also shown that rational explanation is used in biographical reconstructions in order to clarify the influence of particular events on beliefs of people. Based on the materials involved, the author demonstrates the specifics of explanation and understanding in biography compared to their usage in historical cognition in general.
LANTHANIDE COMPLEXES WITH REGIOISOMERS OF CHLORO-SUBSTITUTED TETRAPHENYLPORPHYRIN
Authors: Semenishyn N. N.
Published: November 2021

Several isomeric complexes of Yb (III) and Lu(III) with H2tpp and its tetrachloro-substituted derivatives were synthesized. Symmetrical ortho-, meta- and para-positioning of four heavy atoms allows to study their effect on emission features of complexes. Obtained results show the rise of 4f-luminescence effectiveness in the row ortho-meta-para isomers.
MIXED-LIGAND HETEROMETALLIC COMPLEXES OF Ge(IV)-M2+ (Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn) WITH 1,3-DIAMINO-2-HYDROXYPROPANE N,N,N',N'-TETRAACETIC ACID
Authors: Chebanenko E. A. , Seifullina I. I. , Martsinko E. E.
Published: November 2021

There have been developed a novel synthetic method that allowed to obtain raw of mixed-ligand heterometallic binuclear complexes of Ge(IV)-M2+ (Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn) with 1,3-diamino‑2-hydroxypropane N, N, N’, N’-tetraacetic acid (H5hpdta). Compounds have been characterized by the set of methods: elemental analysis, thermogravimetry, IR‑spectroscopy, spectrum of diffuse reflection, magnetic suspensibility. According to the elemental analysis, the molar ratio Ge: M: H5hpdta: bipy= 1:1:1:1 in the obtained compounds 1‑5 corresponds to the formula [(H2O)(OH)Ge(m-hpdta)M(bipy)]·nН2О (M=Mn n=3 (1), Fe n=2 (2), Co n=4 (3), Ni n=4 (4), Zn n=3 (5). Complexes have yellow (1), red (2), orange (3), violet (4) and pink (5) colors and are stable on air. Compounds 1‑5 exist in the form of crystal hydrates, that contain certain amount of water molecules, that are eliminated into the gas phase while heating in the wide range of temperatures (t=80‑250 °C), which is accompanied with the low-temperature endothermic effect. This indicates the presence of a system of stable hydrogen bonds in their crystal structure. Analysis of the IR‑spectra 1‑5 revealed that form and coordination of ligands is similar. Deprotonation of all carboxylic groups in the ligands (H5hpdta) and their bonding to germanium and d-metal is confirmed with the absence in the IR‑spectra 1‑5 absorption bands characteristic for the free СООН H5hpdta (1716 сm‑1) and nas(СОО-) і ns(СОО-) bands. Disappearance of the ν(С-OН)-1210 сm‑1 and appearance of the ν(С-O)alk., νas(Ge-O-M), νs(Ge-O- M) absorption band indicates that OH‑group of H5hpdta is deprotonated and performs bridging function. 2,2`-bipyridine bidentatly coordinates to the d-metal, binds to the O, N‑atoms of hpdta5- ligand and reaches coordination number 6. The last ligand plays the bringing role between Ge-dmetal, shows itself as ditopic, octadentate in total. According to the magnetic moments of 3, 4 and their diffuse reflection spectra, polyhedrons of Co (II), Ni (II) are octahedrons, which are realized due to the bidentate coordination of bipyridine and four bonds with nitrogen and oxygen of hpdta5-. Structure of heterometallic binuclear complexes 1‑5 is similar. Ligand hpdta5- shows itself as octadentate ditopic, all carboxylate groups monodentatly coordinate to metals, oxygen atom of the deprotonated OH‑group performs the bridging function.
Association of Obesity and Covid-19 Severity: The Systematic Review
Authors: Nathan Daniel Setiawan , Yumilia Hoo
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Obesity is a common, serious, and costly chronic disease. Having obesity puts people at risk for many other serious chronic diseases and increases the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. This study was designed to collect data on the association between obesity and severity of COVID-19.
Methods: This study is a systematic review. We searched for the keywords “coronavirus disease 2019” or “covid-19” or “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-ncov” or “novel coronavirus 2019 infection” or “2019-ncov infection” or “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2” or “sars-cov-2”) and “obesity” or “overweight” or “body mass index” or “BMI” or “visceral fat” or “excessive fat” or “abdominal fat” or “visceral adipose tissue” or “visceral adiposity” or “central adiposity” or “waist circumference” or “risk factors” or “factor” or “risk factor” or “clinical characteristics” or “clinical features”. The study included in this is research that focuses on the relationship between obesity and severity of COVID-19. The inclusion criteria of the research that will be included are studies that examine the relationship between obesity and severity of COVID-19, with adult subjects (not animal studies), research conducted within the last ten years and using primary data. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between obesity and severity of COVID-19.
Results: We found several relevant journals or articles related to the relationship between obesity and severity of COVID-19. The search results in the Pubmed journal database; we found one journal that discusses the relationship between obesity and severity of COVID-19. A Google scholar search shows five studies relevant to this study.
Conclusion: Obesity in many studies has been associated with the severity of COVID-19. There are several possible pathways that are thought to cause this severity. First, obesity is associated with altered inflammatory performance. Second, obesity is associated with other comorbidities.
Etiopathogenetic aspects of otosclerosis
Authors:   Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University),  Moscow, 119991, Russia, Svistushkin V. M. , Sin’kov E. V. ,   Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University),  Moscow, 119991, Russia, Stozhkova I. V. ,   Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University),  Moscow, 119991, Russia
Published: November 2021

Otosclerosis is one of the most common causes of progressive hearing loss, in particular in people of working age. The effectiveness of stapedial surgery largely determines the interest in studying the problems and prospects for the development of technologies, namely, the improvement of prostheses, surgical techniques, and assistance during interventions. It is worth noting that the main attention in the scientific literature is paid to the description of the clinic, the diagnosis of otosclerosis, as well as the methods of stapedoplasty. However, the question of the etiology and pathogenesis of this disease remains relevant and open for discussion, despite the many domestic and foreign works in this field. The emergence of new research methods, including molecular-genetic ones, contributed to the transition of research to a new level and the development of several new theories. Modern understanding of the pathogenesis of otosclerosis considers this disease as a multifactorial condition, in which many processes are involved, for example, genetic, hormonal, biochemical, and immunological. Likely, further study of the theory and hypothesis of the development of otosclerosis will find their justification, which will help answer many questions. The purpose of this article is to analyze and systematize data concerning various theories of the etiopathogenesis of the otosclerosis process, based on the study of modern domestic and foreign literature.
A simple approach to recycle broiler litter as animal feed
Authors:   Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, Makinde OA
Published: November 2021

Broiler litter (BL) is a major waste from poultry production that constitutes serious disposal and environmental pollution problems globally despite its potential as animal feed. Therefore, the objective of this study was to develop a simple procedure for converting broiler litter into animal feed using wheat offal (WO) and cattle blood (B) as absorbent and nutrient booster, respectively. Initially, broiler litter was mixed with increasing concentrations (w/w) of blood at 1:1 or 1:2 or 1:3, and then each to WO at 1:1 or 1:2 or 1:3, making nine different ratios/blends before sun drying for 4 h. Finally, three blends (BL:B - 1:1 or 1:2 or 1:3 each mixed to WO at 1:1) were selected for nutrient evaluation based on economic considerations and capacity to dry to ≤10% moisture content in 4 h. The blends and feces were analyzed for proximate composition. Birds were tube-fed respective blends, feces collected after 48 h and dried for 48 h at 60oC. Dry matter, apparent and true crude protein digestibilities were determined. Soybean meal, considered as the standard protein, analyzed for dry matter, apparent and true crude protein digestibility was compared to the blends. The results showed that all the nine different blends dried to ≤ 10% moisture content in 4 h (range, 6 – 9%) and the blends with the highest WO content had the lowest (P<0.01) moisture contents. The three blends had crude protein and crude fiber ranging from about 19 – 28% and 8 - 12%, respectively. The blend with the highest blood concentration BL:B [1:3] to WO at 1:1) was superior (P<0.01) to soybean meal in dry matter, apparent and true crude protein digestibility by broiler chickens. A simple method was developed to recycle broiler litter as animal feed in combination with wheat offal and cattle blood. The resulting product showed good potential as feedstuff for broiler chickens.
Legal Form, COVID and the Political: Notes Towards a Critique of the Corpus Iuris Pandemici
Authors: Mańko Rafał
Published: November 2021

The scholarly analysis and critique of law always take place under circumstances of scarcity of academic resources. At any given moment, the number of academic jurists mastering a given legal system and being capable of analysing and critiquing it at a professional scientific level is limited. The pandemic of COVID-19 only exacerbated this phenomenon, exposing the importance of making methodological and paradigmatic choices. What critical legal theory teaches us is that the choice of method and approach to the analysis and critique of legal materials is not politically neutral. Asking about the political goals and choices behind solutions adopted by legislators, ministers, civil servants, law enforcement officers, and judges, and about the actual interests impacted by their decisions is much more important and topical in these difficult times. A sociologically oriented critical legal theory can provide the necessary tools for such an analysis of the corpus iuris pandemici.
Diagnostic criteria of lymphoproliferative diseases from the peripheral blood samples using a cell biochip
Authors: Fedyanina O. S. , Chuksina Yu. Yu. , Khmelevskaya A. N. , Khvastunova A. N. , Matveev Yu. N. , Kataeva E. V. , Filatov A. V. , Kuznetsova S. A.
Published: November 2021

Background: At present, the diagnosis of lymphoproliferative disorders is based on the combination of blood or bone marrow smear morphology and immunophenotyping by flow cytometry. Immunophenotypic testing by flow cytometry technique is available only in big medical centers, which is not always convenient for a  patient. Therefore, development of an available method for preliminary diagnosis of lymphoproliferative diseases not requiring special equipment seems relevant.

Materials and methods: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells from 17  patients admitted to the hospital with suspicion of a  lymphoproliferative disorder, and 17  healthy donors were studied on a cell biochip for determination of proportions of cells positive for various surface CD antigens. The diagnosis was verified by flow cytometry.

Results: Compared to healthy controls and patients with T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders (TCLPD), the patients with B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders (BCLPD) had significantly lower proportion of CD7+ cells (medians, 7% and 73% respectively, p=2×10-6 for comparison with healthy controls; median  7% and 93% for comparison with TCLPD, p=0.032). In addition, the patients with BCLPD had higher proportion of peripheral СD19+ mononuclear cells, compared to that in the patients with TCLPD and healthy donors (medians 84% and 13% for comparison between BCLPD and healthy control, p=2×10-5; 84% and 3% for comparison of BCLPD and TCLPD, p=0.033). The patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia had significantly higher CD5+ cells in the cell biochip compared to the patients with other BCLPD (medians 72% and 9%, p=0.024). The patients with TCLPD had significantly lower proportion of CD19+ cells than the healthy controls (medians, 3% and 13%, respectively, р=0.042).

Conclusion: The study has demonstrated the potential to use the previously developed cell biochip for diagnosis of lymphoproliferative diseases. The biochip makes it possible to sort out white blood cells according to their surface differentiation antigen for their further morphological analysis. The cell biochip allows for the differential diagnosis between BCLPD and TCLPD and determination the lymphocyte clones based on the expression of immunoglobulin light chains.
Recorrido subjetivo a lo largo del proceso de reelección vocacional en jóvenes universitarios
Authors:   , Najar Santa Cruz Kenia Briset
Published: November 2021

Investigación con enfoque cualitativo y diseño fenomenológico, cuyo objetivo fue analizar los procesos subjetivos y de subjetivación durante el proceso de reelección vocacional en jóvenes universitarios. La muestra estuvo conformada por diez estudiantes de universidades privadas limeñas, entre 18 y 21 años de edad, que optaron por la reelección vocacional en una sola ocasión. Se encontró que el proceso de reelección vocacional estuvo conformado por tres momentos: primera elección vocacional, crisis vocacional y reelección vocacional. En un primer momento, los jóvenes se posicionaron subjetivamente de manera pasiva, por lo que sus elecciones respondieron a exigencias sociales y familiares para asegurar un lugar social. No obstante, posteriormente, durante la crisis vocacional, la insatisfacción, el desinterés y el malestar emocional experimentados movilizaron recursos personales para encontrar una profesión que satisficiera sus deseos vocacionales. Finalmente, los jóvenes se reposicionaron creativamente frente a lo social y familiar, apropiándose de sus deseos y construyendo trayectorias vocacionales singulares.
Alexitimia y conducta impulsiva en adolescentes escolares de la provincia de Ilo
Authors:   ,   INTELEGO SCRL, Zapata Vera Jared Paulette
Published: November 2021

Ésta investigación tuvo como objetivo principal correlacionar la alexitimia y las conductas impulsivas en una muestra de adolescentes escolares de la Provincia de Ilo, y, además, establecer comparaciones según el sexo. Los participantes fueron adolescentes (53% hombres y 47% mujeres) entre los 13 y 18 años de edad, a quienes se les administró la Escala de Alexitimia de Toronto (1994) y el Inventario de Impulsividad de Dickman (1990). Los resultados indican que existe correlación entre la alexitimia y la impulsividad disfuncional. Se halló que dificultad para reconocer los sentimientos (rs =.36) y el pensamiento operatorio (rs =.41) correlacionaron de manera directa y moderada con la impulsividad disfuncional. Además, la dificultad para describir los sentimientos correlacionó de manera directa y baja con la impulsividad disfuncional (rs= 27) y de forma inversa y baja con la impulsividad funcional (rs= -.19). Finalmente, se halló mayor dificultad para describir y reconocer los sentimientos en las mujeres, y mayor impulsividad funcional en los hombres.
A Multi-Phase Assessment of the Effects of COVID-19 on Food Systems and Rural Livelihoods in Zimbabwe
Authors: Mutyasira Vine
Published: November 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to affect agri-food systems around the world and lay bare its fragility, worsening the welfare of millions of smallholder farmers whose livelihoods are anchored on agricultural activities. For the vast majority of sub-Saharan Africa, COVID-19 has coincided with a number of other macroeconomic shocks, which have also exacerbated the impacts of the pandemic on food security, nutrition and general livelihoods, as well curtailed policy responses and mitigation strategies. In Zimbabwe, the COVID-19 pandemic struck at a time the country was experiencing a worsening economic and humanitarian situation. This study focused more on community and household dynamics and response measures to cope with the pandemic. This paper presents a summary of findings emerging from a series of rapid assessment studies undertaken by the Agricultural Policy Research in Africa (APRA) Programme in Mvurwi and Concession areas of Mazowe District in Zimbabwe to examine how COVID-19 is affecting food systems and rural livelihoods in our research communities.
A Multi-Phase Assessment of the Effects of COVID-19 on Food Systems and Rural Livelihoods in Ethiopia: The Case of Fogera Plain
Authors: Alemu Dawit , Assaye Abebaw
Published: November 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only led to the loss of human life and resulted in an unprecedented challenge to public health, but has also seriously affected food systems and work opportunities. As a global pandemic, COVID-19 has impacted food systems and livelihoods as a result of both economic and health challenges that emanate from domestic public policy measures, and also actions taken by other countries, mainly in the form of trade restrictions. Following the confirmation of the first COVID-19 case in Ethiopia on 13 March 2020, and concerns about the sharp increase in cases, the federal government declared a state of emergency on 8 April 2020 which lasted for five months. This paper presents the assessment of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its prevention measures on agricultural commercialisation, food and nutrition security, labour and employment, as well as poverty and well-being in rural Ethiopia.
The Role of Small-Scale Processors in Supporting Agricultural Commercialisation Among Smallholder Rice Farmers in East Africa: Lessons from Ethiopia and Tanzania
Authors: Alemu Dawit , Isinika Aida , Odame Hannington , Thompson John
Published: November 2021

Until recently, attention to rice value chain upgrading has been limited in many rice-producing countries of Eastern Africa. Yet, it is this mid-stream section (the millers and traders) – the so-called ‘hidden middle’ – which is essential to sustaining the capacity of rice value chains to contributing to food security in the region, as it fulfils a crucial intermediary role between supply and demand. In this paper, we focus on the role of rice processors as key actors in rice sector development in East Africa along with what challenges and opportunities they face, drawing on primary data generated from surveys and key informant interviews in Ethiopia and Tanzania.
Chinese-Funded Electricity Generation in Sub-Saharan Africa and Implications for Public Debt and Transition to Renewable Energy
Authors: Ayele Seife , Mutyaba Vianney
Published: November 2021

While China has been increasingly contributing to the recent growth in electricity generation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the effects of China-funded investment on host countries’ debt burden and transition to renewable energy sources have not been sufficiently explored. Drawing on secondary data, combined with deep dive studies of Ethiopia and Uganda, this paper shows that despite significant liberalisation of the power sector in SSA, Chinese investments in the electricity industry continue to follow state-led project contract-based models. We show that this approach has failed to encourage Chinese firms to build compelling investment portfolios for competitive procurements within the region and, instead and inadvertently, it has exacerbated the debt burden of host country governments. Second, in spite of the global drive towards climate resilient energy generation, Chinese funding of electricity generation in SSA is not sufficiently channelled towards modern renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power that could reduce vulnerability to climate change. While recognising that the private sector-led competitive model of power generation is not without limitations, we argue that SSA’s electricity generation strategy that leads to less public debt and more climate resilience involves increased involvement of Chinese investment in the competitive model, with more diversification of such investment portfolios towards modern renewables such as wind and solar energy resources.
Responding and Reflecting on Child Rights
Authors: Rejuvenate Rejuvenate
Published: November 2021

The series of Rejuvenate dialogues are intended to foster debate across a community of practice working on child and youth rights. Our first dialogue examined the principles that can help support child and youth-centred research and community development. During the dialogue, we highlighted two key REJUVENATE principles: the importance of relationships, and the energy that young people can contribute to building new visions of the future. We met online on 14th September 2021. Presenters and participants joined from around the world, reflecting the diversity and breadth of experience in the field. We invited reflection on what the REJUVENATE principles get right, where they need to expand, and what they could improve on.
Pengetahuan Menginang berhubungan dengan Keluhan Rongga Mulut pada Lansia di Kabupaten Sampang Madura
Authors: Suprayitno Emdat , Hannan Mujib , Laila Alfi
Published: November 2021

Broadly speaking, periodontal tissue disease can be caused by two factors, namely local and systemic factors. These factors can be further aggravated by the presence of predisposition factors, such as host. The purpose of this study was to know relationship of betel knowledge with oral cavity complaints in the elderly in Taman village 2019. This study was cross sectional analytic research. The target in this study were elderly chewing betel in Taman Village, amounting to 32 elderly people. Methods of data collection knowledge of chewing betel used questionnaires and oral cavity complaints using observation. The analysis of this study used the is chi square test analysis. The analysis of is chi square test was significant which was 0,045 (p<0,05). Conclusion was there was relationship of chewing betel with oral cavity complaints in elderly in the jrengik village public health center.
Perbedaan Kebersihan Rongga Mulut dan Kesehatan Periodontal Antara Mahasiswa Kedokteran Gigi dengan Mahasiswa Kesehatan Non-Kedokteran Gigi di Universitas Jember
Authors: Amelia Sita , Praharani Depi , Setyorini Dyah
Published: November 2021

Oral health is an important part of general body health and is related by several factors, behavioral domain factor is one of related factor consisting of knowledge, attitudes, and actions. The purpose of this study is to analyze the differences of oral hygiene and periodontal health in dental students with non-dental health students at Jember University. This research was an observational analytic with cross-sectional findings. The subjects were 274 Jember University health students. Data obtained by taking questionnaires and clinical examinations using OHI-S to determine the oral hygiene status and CPITN to examine the periodontal health status. The result of this study is dental students and non-dental health students has the same level of oral hygiene that is the medium level with lower OHI-S scores for dental students compared to non-dental health students. The conclusion of this study is there is no difference in the periodontal health status of dental students with non-dental health students at Jember University.
Opportunities for using a flexible learning model in the Higher education system: needs, prospects and challenges
Authors:   Novgorod branch RANEPA, Pritula O.D. , Shtreys D.S.
Published: November 2021

Presented is the analyzis of the problem of adaptation of existing educational models to the needs of society under conditions of economic transformation. The aim of the study is to substantiate the possibility of developing and using a flexible learning model in the higher education system, taking into account the needs of society and sectoral differentiation of the economy. As a result the paper analyzes the relationship between the quality of training and the degree of segmentation of the economy, taking into account the level of industry differentiation. It identifies factors that determine the model of Agile education and its final product. The authors have determined the relationship between the degree of industry segmentation and levels within the framework of the Agile-education model, where the quality of the educational product is proposed to be expressed by the category of competence exclusivity. A scheme for organizing training in the framework of the Agile model of education training is proposed, taking into account modern trends in the development of the socio-economic sector. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using a flexible model of higher education in modern conditions of digital transformation and adaptation to the needs of society. Special attention is paid to the specifics of mastering the levels of education and funding sources. Social consequences of the research - the possibility of choosing an individual trajectory of education. Originality - the prospects, challenges and needs of modern society act as prerequisites for the modernization of the higher education model.
On experience of using interactive methods in teaching constitutional law
Authors:   State University of Economics and Service, Vereshchagina A.V. , Grudinina A.P.
Published: November 2021

Presented are results of generalizing the experience of using interactive methods of teaching constitutional law to undergraduate students of the 40.03.01 “Jurisprudence” direction at the Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service. The aim of the study is to show various techniques for using interactive teaching methods to form universal competencies in law students. The authors’ position on the need to maintain a balance between the theoretical and applied components of teaching, the use of a set of passive / active and interactive methods, the specific set of which depends on the content of the studied topic of constitutional law, is stated. A prerequisite for the effective use of interactive teaching methods is a thorough theoretical training of students. In the absence of theoretical training of students, the goal of using interactive technologies — the formation of universal competencies — is difficult to achieve. The publication provides specific interactive methods of conducting classes on various topics of constitutional law. Attention is also paid to the peculiarities of the implementation of the right to freedom of teaching through the prism of the specifics of constitutional law governing political and legal institutions. The criteria for the admissibility of making value judgments on the issues under consideration are 1) the professional activity of the teacher and 2) the inadmissibility of campaigning in the interests of any political associations. The role of a teacher of constitutional law is to form a respectful attitude of students to law in general, and, in particular, to the Constitution of the Russian Federation.
Support of young studying compatriots abroad: expert assessment
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA), Vasileva E.I. , Zerchaninova T.E. , Nikitina A.S.
Published: November 2021

Presented is the research in a large number of studies, devoted to the study of state policy in relation to compatriots living abroad, at the same time, today there are practically no data on the state and assessment of the state and non-state support. In this regard, the authors have classified the forms of support into two groups - state and non-state, investigate the specific features of these forms of support, and analyze their effectiveness. Empirical analysis carried out in this research study includes qualitative data from expert interviews collected in 2021. In total, 31 interviews were conducted with experts from sixteen countries (Russia, Ukraine, Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Moldova, Republic of Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Tajikistan, USA, Germany, Czech Republic, Turkey, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Panama, Uganda, New Zealand). Representatives of Russian and foreign public authorities, heads of the Coordination Councils of organizations of Russian compatriots abroad, heads of Russian youth public organizations abroad, heads of higher educational institutions, teachers and educators, and public figures acted as experts. In conclusion, the authors summarize the effectiveness of state and non-state support for young students of compatriots abroad, form a set of practical recommendations for improving these forms of support.
Family values in the focus of Russian researchers
Authors:   Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Kovba D.M.
Published: November 2021

Identified are features and patterns of coverage of the issue of family values in Russia in the works of domestic scientists. The interest in this topic is caused by two main reasons: firstly, the changes taking place today in the political, spiritual, economic and other spheres have an impact on the transformation of the institution of the family; secondly, family values are one of the most significant components of the value foundation of Russian society. For the analysis, 1396 scientific papers published over the period 2001–2010 were selected. It was found that when describing the state of family values in Russia, crisis phenomena, the transformation of society and its basic values are recorded. The main fault is recorded along the “traditional-modern” line. The reasons for the transformation are associated with the processes of globalization, an increase in economic well-being, ample opportunities for personal and professional self-realization, and a tendency towards individualization. It was revealed that one of the most popular subjects of research is the study of family values of the younger generation, since the nature of the social structure in the future depends on this age group. It has been established that it is typical for researchers to define family values as something in need of formation, cultivation, and strengthening. At the same time, the main responsibility for strategic planning and the approval of a set of tools for strengthening the family and family values in Russia rests with state authorities at various levels.
Teachers' Perceptions of Using Digital Gaming in Classrooms
Authors: Kokandy Rania
Published: November 2021

Digital gaming is a widespread activity in our society; more than 45 million homes have video-game consoles. Mostly, educators see this as a waste of valuable time that could be used for learning instead. Thus, the purpose of this qualitative study is to understand teachers' perspectives on using digital gaming among their students at Northern Illinois University in the state of Illinois. The main findings of this study discovered that most of the teachers who were interviewed have a positive attitude toward digital gaming and they think it that has a number of benefits that should not be ignored. Moreover, the results of this study revealed that teachers noted that using digital games increased students' engagement as well as improved students' skills, such as critical thinking, self- directed learning, technological skills, and self- motivation. This study has showed that indeed digital games have a bright future as a tool used at various stages of learning for different levels of students. Consequently, the educational policy makers should to embrace digital gaming as a learning tool.
THE IMPACT OF THE PRO AND CONS POLICIES IN JOKOWI ERA'S ON THE MACRO ECONOMY OF SOCIETY
Authors: Wardhana Akhmad Kusuma
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Corona is a new variant of the virus that spreads very quickly. It is  only by physical contact the virus capable on infecting human body as its host. Governments in various countries have implemented social restrictions or lockdowns to reduce the spread of the virus.Methods This study uses descriptive analysis method. The sample of this study is Jokowi's three policies on handling corona.Results: Not all of the policies contrary considered for the public are detrimental. The lack of a lockdown from the start was due to save foreign exchange from the tourism sector before the lockdown occurred.Conclusion and suggestion: The social restriction policy has not only resulted in positive way for the medical community, but also negative way with the decline of the national economy.
THE INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATION COMMITMENT AND COMPENSATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MEDIATED BY ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR (OCB)
Authors: Putri Mercy Melinda , Hartati Anis Siti , Haryadi Agus
Published: November 2021

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to describe and explain the influence between variables of Organizational Commitment, Compensation, Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), and Employee Performance.Methods: This study includes quantitative and descriptive research. The sample in the study amounted to 50 employees taken using a saturated sampling technique. The data obtained are analyzed using path analysis.Results: The results of this study prove that there is a direct significant influence of organizational commitment and compensation on employee performance. In addition, the results of this study also prove that there is no indirect influence of organizational commitment on employee performance mediated by OCB and there is an indirect influence of compensation on employee performance mediated by OCB.Conclusion and suggestion: The company should focus more on increasing the direct influence of organizational commitment on employee performance.
A ESTÉTICA DE FLUXO E A FICÇÃO CIENTÍFICA: REIMAGINANDO A EXPERIÊNCIA DO TEMPO EM UM NOVO REGIME DE HISTORICIDADE
Authors: Reis Filho Lúcio , Xavier de Lima Marília
Published: November 2021

Nos últimos anos, produções de ficção científica contemporâneas parecem aderir a um estilo que prioriza o fluxo de sensações de imagens e som mais do que a narrativa. Nesse sentido, a presente proposta relaciona filmes de icção científica contemporâneos à chamada estética do fluxo. Conforme veremos, Under the Skin(2014), High Life (2018) and Annihilation (2018) podem ser relacionados a essa estética, estilo de realismo cinematográfico dos anos 2000 que resulta de um novo regime de historicidade, caracterizado pela aceleração e alargamento do presente, e de novas abordagens no campo das humanidades, mais preocupadas com a vida cotidiana e o mundo ordinário. Em sua relação com o realismo tradicional e o gênero da ficção científica, esse realismo é marcado por uma atmosfera de desdramatização e rarefação, sem personagens definidos. Como será observado, tais filmes propõem uma gama de futuros possíveis a partir da nossa experiência contemporânea de tempo, resultado de esforços do mundo real para reimaginar e redefinir essa experiência.
GEREDE’DE KAYBOLAN BİR MESLEK “BAKIRCILIK”
Authors: BALKANAL Zeynep
Published: November 2021

Geçmişten günümüze el sanatlarımızın önemli bir bölümünü oluşturan bakırcılık Gerede’nin eski mesleklerinden birisidir. Farklı nedenlerle günümüzde bakır eşyalara olan talebin azalmasıyla Gerede’de bakırcılık sanatı gerilemeye başlamış ve hatta yok olmaya yüz tutmuştur. Eskiden 50’den fazla bakırcı dükkânı bulunan ilçede bugün artık 4 dükkân ve birkaç usta kalmıştır. Yörede yaşayan halkın ihtiyaçları doğrultusunda bakırcı dükkânlarında bakır eşyaların yanı sıra alüminyum eşyalar da satılmaktadır. Mesleklerini devam ettirmek için zor şartlar altında çalışan bakır ustaları atölyelerinde sipariş üzerine çalışmakta ve bunun yanında kalaycılık yaparak da gelirlerini sağlamaktadırlar. Bu makalede Bolu İli Gerede İlçesinin bakırcılığının genel durumu incelenmiştir. Bakırcılıkta kullanılan araç-gereçler, Gerede’nin meşhur ibriğinin (Gerede Upruğu) yapım aşamaları ve kalay yapımına değinilmiştir. Ayrıca Gerede’de bulunan bakırcılar ve ustaların görüşlerine, yörede üretilen ve pazarlanan ürünlerin çeşitleri hakkında bilgilere yer verilmiştir. Günümüzde kaybolan bir meslek olan bakırcılığın küçük yörelerimizde nasıl yaşatılabileceğine dair önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
BİREY-ÖRGÜT UYUMU, PSİKOLOJİK SAHİPLENME, İŞGÖREN SESLİLİĞİ VE MOTİVASYON ARAÇLARI İLİŞKİSİ ÜZERİNE AMPİRİK BİR ÇALIŞMA
Authors: YAVUZ Ayşe , AKGEMCİ Tahir
Published: November 2021

İnsan kaynağının giderek önem kazandığı günümüz iş dünyasında işletmelerin verimliliğinin ve devamlılığının sağlanması için insanı temel alan çalışmaların artması önem arz etmektedir. Bu nedenle araştırmamızın temel amacını; birey-örgüt uyumu, psikolojik sahiplenme, işgören sesliliği ve motivasyon araçları arasındaki ilişkilerin ortaya çıkarılması oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma Konya ilinin merkez ilçelerinde faaliyet gösteren bankalarda çalışan 371 personel üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak kullanılan anket, yazında ileri sürülmüş geçerliliği ve güvenirliliği ispatlanmış ölçeklerden yararlanarak geliştirilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen veriler istatiksel yöntemlerden yararlanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Analizlerde SPSS ve AMOS programlarından yararlanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda birey örgüt uyumunun psikolojik sahiplenme üzerinde pozitif yönlü etkisi olduğu bulunmuştur. Motivasyon araçlarının psikolojik sahiplenme ve işgören sesliliği üzerinde pozitif yönlü etkisinin olduğu ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Ayrıca psikolojik sahiplenmenin iş gören sesliliği üzerinde pozitif yönlü bir etkisi olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Incremento de la ingesta de alcohol y drogas como estrategia de afrontamiento en trabajadores hospitalarios durante el brote de COVID-19: Estudio transversal.
Authors: Madoz-Gúrpide Agustín , Leira-Sanmartín Mónica , Ibañez-Cuadrado Ángela , Ochoa-Mangado Enriqueta
Published: November 2021

Las situaciones de estrés psicológico, como la actual pandemia COVID-19, pueden implicar un aumento del consumo de alcohol y otras drogas de abuso como estrategia inadecuada de afrontamiento en profesionales sanitarios. Esta investigación tiene como objetivo estudiar el incremento de la ingesta de alcohol y drogas de abuso en los trabajadores hospitalarios. Persigue también, mediante un análisis de regresión logística, definir qué perfil de trabajador es el más vulnerable a este comportamiento. Para ello se realizó un estudio transversal en un hospital terciario en Madrid, España, durante la primera oleada de COVID-19. Participaron en el estudio un total de 657 trabajadores del hospital, 536 de ellos sanitarios y 121 no sanitarios. La recogida de datos se realizó a través de una encuesta en línea que incluía preguntas sobre hábitos básicos de salud, condiciones del entorno laboral, datos sociodemográficos, así como la versión de 12 ítems del Cuestionario de Salud General. El 17,1% declaró haber aumentado su consumo de alcohol y/o drogas de abuso durante el período analizado. Se asoció a una mayor probabilidad de dicho incremento: sexo masculino (p = ,044), vivir sin personas dependientes a cargo (p = ,005), ser médico adjunto o residente (p = ,010), haber trabajado en primera línea de COVID (p = ,058), presentar malos hábitos nutricionales (p = ,004) y realizar autoprescripción de fármacos psicotrópicos para controlar la ansiedad y el insomnio (p = ,003). Un porcentaje significativo de los trabajadores hospitalarios ha aumentado su consumo de alcohol y drogas de abuso durante la primera oleada de la pandemia COVID-19, existiendo un perfil de mayor riesgo para esta práctica.
The Legal Protection Against Child Marriage in Indonesia
Authors: Aditya Rizky Irfano , Waddington L.B.
Published: November 2021

Every child is a human being who possesses the right to justice, freedom, and opportunity to develop regardless of nationality, race, religion, or skin complexion. These rights of children are guaranteed by the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. However, its reality indicates otherwise, as children are often the victims of exploitation. One of the worst such kinds of child exploitation is child marriage. This study aims to analyze the legal protection against child marriage in Indonesia. This research is conducted through the normative analysis of various written sources. This study concludes that the Indonesian Child's Act even has a provision that stipulates the obligation of parents to prevent early marriages. However, that the law is somewhat effective in Indonesia. Unfortunately, the fatal flaw is the low-threshold provision that enables parents to request dispensation for early marriage. This shatters all the efforts to eliminate child marriage. Thus far, the Indonesian Government also has shown its reluctance to ever amend discriminatory provisions in the Indonesian Marriage Act related to the practice of child marriage despite numerous recommendations from the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.
The profile of students HOTS at Malang, Indonesia in responding to higher-thinking biology questions
Authors: Fauzi Ahmad , Wicaksono Azizul Ghofar Candra
Published: November 2021

Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) is one of the primary 21st-century skills that Indonesian schools have not optimally developed. The present study was aimed at 1) presenting the profile of students’ HOTS in Malang and 2) investigating the influence of grades on students’ HOTS. This quantitative study involved 559 students from 18 schools in Malang municipality as the participants. The data were collected using ten essay questions as the instrument and analyzed through descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA as the data analysis techniques chosen in this study. This study revealed that first, the students of Junior High School in grades VII, VIII, and IX at Malang acquired a low level of HOTS. Second, the students of Senior High School performed an excellent level of HOTS. Third, there was a significant influence of the student's grades to the level of the students’ HOTS in which senior high school students accomplished a higher level HOTS than junior high school students. Therefore, to improve this essential skill, the students in Indonesian schools should be given as much exposure to teaching and assessment based on HOTS.
Aprendizaje basado en proyectos y learn by doing como herramientas de autonomía en el desarrollo de la creatividad de la asignatura “Dirección de actores”
Authors: Santana Mahmut Saida
Published: November 2021

Enseñar creatividad en materias prácticas es un reto para docente y alumno. Las competencias docentes actuales usadas para la enseñanza de la creatividad han de incluir metodologías de aprendizaje que contemplen el protagonismo del alumnado en su propio proceso de aprendizaje. Creatividad y autonomía van de la mano en materias en la que el alumno debe adquirir herramientas de liderazgo e independencia para el desempeño de su futura profesión. Este artículo recoge la sistematización de una metodología de Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos -ABP- y learn by doing usada durante siete años en la asignatura de “Dirección de actores” del Grado de Comunicación audiovisual y del Máster de realización de series de ficción de la Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, para fomentar la creatividad, y permitir la adquisición gradual de autonomía e independencia del discente. Se explica el sistema de trabajo empleado para la adquisición de habilidades, conocimientos y aptitudes del alumno-director de forma gradual y por fases a través de talleres prácticos.
Information Literacy Instruction during COVID-19
Authors: Eva Nicole
Published: November 2021

The quick shift to online instruction taken by most post-secondary institutions in spring 2020 continued into fall 2020 and, in most cases, spring 2021. A survey was conducted to discover how this online shift might have affected the number of instruction requests academic librarians received compared to a typical year. Results were somewhat mixed, but overall, information literacy instruction requests seem to have decreased as a result of the pandemic.
Effect of Kechuanting Acupoint Sticking Therapy On Asthma Control And Serum Metabolite Characteristics In Asthma Patients Treated With Long-Term Inhaled Corticosteroid-Formoterol
Authors: Zhao Shumei , Zhang Cong , Di Kuan , Gong Xiaoyan , Hu Jun , Li Hong , Ge Kaiwen , Zhang Puxi , Huang Qidong , Liu Lanying , Wang Hesheng , Shan Jinjun
Published: November 2021

Background: Despite the availability of inhaled corticosteroid-formoterol treatment, asthma in some patients is poorly controlled. Kechuanting acupoint sticking therapy may regulate immunological functions to improve asthma. In this study, we focused on the effect of Kechuanting acupoint sticking therapy on disease control and the characteristics of serum metabolites in asthma patients treated with long-term inhaled corticosteroid-formoterol. Methods: We enrolled healthy controls (n=30) and asthma patients treated with inhaled corticosteroid-formoterol for at least 6 months (n=30) and evaluated asthma control, lung function, and airway inflammation after treatment with Kechuanting acupoint sticking therapy (in asthma patients at baseline and week 6). Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was used to analyze the serum samples of the two groups. Results: Asthma control test scores, forced expiratory volume in one second, and peak expiratory flow increased (P<0.01) at week 6 in the inhaled corticosteroid-formoterol+ Kechuanting acupoint sticking therapy group, while the level of fractional exhaled nitric oxide did not change significantly (P=0.359). Among the 46 significant metabolites in the asthma patients and healthy controls (at baseline), 12 were restored after 6 weeks of inhaled corticosteroid-formoterol+ Kechuanting acupoint sticking therapy treatment and 8 (e.g., glycine, sucrose, and glycerol) were correlated with the clinical characteristics. Conclusions: Kechuanting acupoint sticking therapy improved asthma control in patients treated with long-term inhaled corticosteroid-formoterol, and the serum metabolomic pathway analysis demonstrated the association of Kechuanting acupoint sticking therapy with carbohydrate, glycerolipid, and amino acid metabolism.Trial registration: https://www.chictr.org.cn, ChiCTR1800016644.