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Postpunkcijska glavobolja kod regionalne analgezije/anestezije
Authors: Migles Antonia , Mutić Ana , Stipić Svjetlana
Published: December 2022

Postpunkcijska glavobolja obično počinje od 12 do 48 sati nakon epiduralne punkcije, koja se može dogoditi nenamjerno tijekom pokušaja epiduralne analgezije ili tijekom kralježnične anestezije kod operativnih intervencija. Glavobolja je obostrano okcipitalno-frontalnog smještaja, tupa bola i promjenjive težine. Glavna karakteristika postpunkcijske glavobolje je njezina ortostatska priroda. Podaci potrebni za ovaj rad prikupljeni su pretraživanjem literature iz znanstvenih baza Scopus, Medline, Embasa i Hrčak. Cilj rada je opisati postpunkcijsku glavobolju kao najčešću komplikaciju kod regionalne analgezije/anestezije. Postpunkcijska glavobolja u blažim oblicima uspješno se liječi konzervativnim metodama liječenja poput hidratacije, uzimanja analgetika, mirovanja ili konzumacije kofeina. U slučaju umjerene ili teške postpunkcijske glavobolje koristi se postupak krvne zakrpe koji se danas smatra zlatnim standardom u liječenju postpunkcijske glavobolje. Rad u operacijskoj sali gdje radi anesteziološki tehničar je vrlo dinamičan i sastoji se od niza zadataka. Medicinska sestra/ tehničar posjeduje sva potrebna znanja za uspješan rad na takvom odjelu, ali naglasak i dalje treba biti na kontinuiranoj edukaciji i stjecanju znanja s ciljem pružanja najbolje moguće zdravstvene njege za pacijente s postpunkcijskom glavoboljom.
ONLINE PETITIONS AS AN INSTITUTE FOR CIVIL ACTIVITY: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Authors:   Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of Kazakhstan, Zholdybalina Alua , Ahmetzharov Slyamzhar ,   Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of Kazakhstan, Baisalov Ermek ,   University of Central Asia
Published: December 2022

Within the framework of the article, an analysis of international experience in the development of local communities was carried out, the implementation of individual social projects to increase the capacity of local communities in rural areas of Kazakhstan was considered, and, according to an expert survey, the main tools for involving rural citizens in the decision-making process at the local level were studied. In addition, recommendations are presented to increase the capacity of local communities in rural areas.
ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF INNOVATIVE STARTUPS AND BUSINESS PROJECTS AS A FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTRY IMAGE OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   L. N. Gumilev Eurasian National University, Turkhanova Aigerim , Gusmanova Assem ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: December 2022

Today, the development of the business environment in Kazakhstan has become one of the priorities. This article identifies the concept of business ecosystem and the factors that directly affect the development of its country image. A brief history of the formation of a new phenomenon, such as innovative startups and business projects. A strong and well-known national brand, beneficial to all stakeholders, including the private and public sectors, as well as to all government agencies, society and citizens. All these aspects play an important role in its creation and development. Everyone recognizes the need for a consistent approach and is ready to contribute to the development of national branding, but in fact, creating a functional model for its implementation is a difficult task. The article presents an analysis of studies on the role of startups and business projects in the development of the country's image and in the political economy. The article uses case studies that can be applied in the process of creating a positive image of the country.
WATER SECURITY IN THE CONTEXT OF NATIONAL SECURITY
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Orynbayev Zhassulan , Tumashbai Talgat ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: December 2022

The article considers the importance of water security for the state. The case study presents the solution to the water dispute between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and India-Pakistan and its effectiveness for Kazakhstan. The features of the distribution of water resources between the states of Central Asia and the causes of low water are also being studied. The main structural factors of water security and interaction of states in the field of water resources management are indicated. The main types of conflicts for water resources are identified and their features are noted. An analysis of the strategic importance of water for the people and the state is made. Conflicts over water resources are also analyzed. Among the states of Central Asia, the specifics of water relations with Kyrgyzstan are given as an example.
The Portrayal of Violence against Women in Pakistani Urdu Newspapers
Authors: Shehzadi Shaista , Ali Arshad , Mahmood Ayyaz
Published: December 2022

The study aims to highlight the violence against women depicted by Pakistani Urdu Newspapers. According to a recent study, the print media described women as weak, conquered, and deeply drowned in patriarchy. However, violence against women can take many forms, including domestic violence, rape, and honor killings. The study is qualitative in nature and the type of data is primary. The samples contain articles about violence against women from two different Pakistani Urdu Newspapers. Sample contains a total of four articles showing how the newspapers tend to portray violence against women. News that highlight the plight of violence against women comes from two different Urdu Newspapers i.e. Daily Jang and Express. The sampling procedure performed in this study is critical case sample and the study design is cross-cutting. The research tool used in the current study is Lazar feminist critical discourse analysis model (FCDA) (2014). The data is analyzed at various levels. First, it is translated into English using Nida’s Theory of Translation. Then, it is analyzed using Lazar FCDA at the vocabulary, syntax, and paralanguage levels, Lazars model (2014) is applied to effectively assess how the print media portrays violence against women. The results reveal that the Pakistani Urdu Newspapers are very tabloid, trying to portray women as weak, oppressed, oppressed, immobile, and vulnerable to violence. Women are more vulnerable to male violence because of the patriarchal structure embedded in our society.
Accounting for the Unaccountable: The Problem of Evil in the Post 9/11 Fiction with Special Reference to Don DeLillo’s Falling Man
Authors: Shehzad Umar
Published: December 2022

An account of evil is an oxymoronic construction because, as Terry Eagleton puts it, evil is like “boarding a crowded commuter train wearing only a giant boa constrictor” i.e. incomprehensible by its very nature. However, evil has variously been described as the underbelly of religion, the backyard of morality, and inassimilable waste and byproduct of existence. In the post 9/11 fiction, problematics of evil have been dealt in three distinct and mutually contradictory ways: as a fissure in the cosmic order, as an inevitable fallout of power politics on the international stage, and finally as part of the normal human condition and thus a continuation of average everydayness. Don DeLillo’s Falling Man, an important post 9/11 work of fiction, stages all three strategies. Therefore, when the novel starts with taking up the big questions – Man vs God, good vs evil, determinism vs free will, east vs west, the narrative soon descends to the depiction of the average dailiness of the daily and the little emotional dramas it entails, leaving the fundamentals to fend for themselves.
A Psychodynamic Perspective of the Protagonists in the Novel "Turtles all the Way Down" by John Green
Authors: Fatima Areej , Mehdi Muntazar
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is to extract the elements of Obsessive?Compulsive Disorder hereinafter OCD found in the personality traits of the main character of the novel Turtles All The Way Down written by an American author John Green. As defined by Csigo, 2021, “OCD is a disorder of personality organization and ego-organization.” The novel operates at the two levels of the story: on one level, there is a romantic story going on between Aza Holmes and Davis Pickett while on the other hand, there is an inner conflict of Aza that is because of her mental illness, known as OCD. To demonstrate the traits of mental illness in the character of Aza, the Psychodynamic Theory of OCD has been applied to the selected content of the novel. The method for study is based on qualitative research method and the model is descriptive. The references from the novel has been extracted to carry out the analysis of the novel in the light ofPsychodynamic Theory of OCD. It has been found and confirmed by the results of analysis that the female protagonist of Green’s novel is patient of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the traits of OCD are reflected throughout the novel in Aza’s behavior.
MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN BONE DENSITY, BIOGENIC ELEMENTS CONTENT, AND THE LEVEL OF OXIDATIVE STRESS IN OSTEOPOROTIC WOMEN
Authors:   Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Pleven, Bulgaria., Tomova Radka , Asenova Svetla ,   Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Pleven, Bulgaria., Nestorova Rodina ,   Rheumatology centre "Saint Irina" Sofia, Bulgaria., Atanasova Bisera ,   Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria., Atanasova Liliya ,   Department of Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria., Nikolova Mariana ,   Department of Mental Health, Social work and Integrative Medicine, Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom., Slavova Miglena ,   IEES, Bulgarian Academy of Science, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Published: December 2022

The aim of the present study is to reveal hidden relationships between bone density, biogenic elements content, and the level of oxidative stress of female patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia. Additionally, specific links between the patients are sought in order to interpret different similarity patterns of objects (patients) helping to a better understanding of the significance of the clinical variables for each identified similarity pattern. Material and Methods: The input dataset consisting of 59 objects (patients) and 11 experimentally determined variables (clinical parameters) was subject to intelligent data analysis including cluster analysis (hierarchical and non-hierarchical mode) and factor analysis. Results and Discussion: In the hierarchical dendrogram for clustering of 11 variables are formed 3 major clusters. We could assume that three factors (impact) are linked to the structure of the data set: descriptors responsible for osteoporosis diagnosis; descriptors (essential elements) related to osteoporosis status; descriptors related to the "overall health status impact”. The patients are clustered in 3 clusters corresponding to 3 different levels of health status (improving, worsening and intermediate) by K-means clustering. The specific descriptors are defined for each identified cluster. Factor analysis shows that 3 latent factors explain nearly 70 % of the total variance of the system ˗ each of them with respective clinical meaning. A relationship is proven between T-score, diagnosis, and antioxidant activity by a 3D plot of factor loadings. Conclusion: The multivariate statistical data interpretation for patients with osteoporosis problems reveals hidden relationships between specific similarity clusters among all patients or between the clinical parameters experimentally measured. It helps to better distinguish the variations between the specific groups and to determine the indicators for the variability. All this helps for more individual approachesto medical treatment.
A CURE FOR RECENTLY ACQUIRED HEPATITIS C
Authors:   Department of Infectious Diseases, Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Komitova Radka , Kiprin Georgi ,   Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Eurohospital, Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Golgocheva-Markova Elica ,   National Reference Laboratory "Hepatitis viruses", National Center of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Published: December 2022

Chronic hepatitis C is a global health threat. Most individuals infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) will inevitably progress to chronic infection, leading to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The current use of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agents has changed the outlook for the treatment resulting in a cure for a short time. Recently acquired hepatitis C, also known as acute hepatitis, should be treated with regimens similar to chronic hepatitis C. We report a case of recently acquired hepatitis C manifested with jaundice, confirmed by a positive HCV RNA result and seroconversion. The patient was referred to a gastroenterologist with his girlfriend with newly diagnosed chronic hepatitis C for further evaluation and treatment. Both underwent DAA treatment with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir for two months. Upon completion of the therapy and 12 weeks later, HCV PCR was undetected in both cases. We treated our patient long before the onset of chronic liver disease and long-term complications. The current case underscores the importance of asking about potential ongoing exposure to an HCV-infected person.
Axillary artery aneurysm as rare cause of concurrent cerebellar infarct and acute limb ischemia: A case report
Authors:   Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford Health Care Valley Care Hospital. 5555 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94588, USA., Jia Xiaolin , Mohan Prashanth Krishna ,   Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford Health Care Valley Care Hospital. 5555 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94588, USA., Mikkineni Karthik ,   Department of Vascular Surgery, Stanford University Hospital, 300 Pasteur Dr. Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
Published: December 2022

Axillary artery aneurysms are well documented and have potentially severe or life-threatening complications [1-3]. While pseudoaneurysms of the axillary artery can be caused by trauma or iatrogenic complications, true aneurysms are often due to repeated blunt trauma to the axillary artery over time, leading to weakening of the artery wall. The most common example is prolonged crutch use, though some athletes who have repetitive forceful movement of the upper limb, such as baseball players, may also be at risk [3]. Rarer causes include degenerative disorders such as Marfan’s syndrome or inflammatory diseases such as vasculitis [2]. Potential complications of axillary artery aneurysms include neurologic or vascular compromise of the involved upper extremity. Here we report the rare case of a patient presenting with concurrent acute cerebellar stroke and critical limb ischemia as embolic complications of axillary artery aneurysm.
The use of temozolomide in a patient with chronic thrombocytopenia: A case report
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA., Marar Rosalyn , Houlihan Conor ,   Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA., Shonka Nicole ,   Division of Oncology and Hematology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA.
Published: December 2022

Thrombocytopenia is commonly experienced with Temozolomide (TMZ) during treatment for Glioblastoma (GBM). With the increasing prevalence of obesity and associated Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) worldwide, chronic thrombocytopenia is becoming increasingly common, and necessitates modifications in the standard of care treatment regimen for GBM. To date, no guidelines are present addressing this dilemma. We present a case of a patient with newly diagnosed GBM and NASH-associated cirrhosis with chronic thrombocytopenia and baseline platelet count of approximately 70,000/ μL. She received brain radiation alone followed by 6 cycles of adjuvant TMZ, initially with a 50% dose reduction and subsequent dose increase based on tolerability and stability of platelet counts. This case demonstrates the relative safety of TMZ in a patient whose platelets are affected by liver disease as opposed to bone marrow insufficiency.
Integration of Artificial Intelligence in the Work System Model According to REFA
Authors: Pietschmann Ch. , Müller-Eppendorfer K. , Eckardt R. , Goldhahn L.
Published: December 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in today's working world. For the design of hybrid work systems and associated manufacturing processes, data analyses, algorithms and visualizations can make decisive contributions. AI should support and relieve humans, but not replace them. The focus of AI support here is in the area of manual assembly and supply logistics. The REFA work system in connection with the periodic table of AI provides the basis. The developed methodology for workplace design is based on this. The development of specific AI elements is based on the examples of evaluation of work position and posture as well as identification of wrong components.
The Scene of Village and Farm Stores in Saxony-Anhalt
Authors: Reinboth Christian
Published: December 2022

The importance of village and farm stores for providing rural needs is steadily increasing. Since there are hardly any insights concerning the development of the village and farm shop scene in Saxony-Anhalt to date, an attempt was made to map the scene as completely as possible based on freely available data. The results show a broadly established scene with sometimes highly professional online marketing, which compared to discounters and full-range stores loses in attractiveness especially in terms of opening hours.
Contol Technology for the Application of Fluid Bonding Agents
Authors: Friedo Maria , Hauschultz Mike , Jacobs Hannes , Lafta Mohammad , Engels Andreas , Foitzik Andreas H.
Published: December 2022

The goal of this project was to enable an automated solution for the application of bonding agents to metallic bodies in the nanoliter range. For the automated application of adhesion promoters, a new control unit based on a mainboard for controlling 3D printers was used, with Marlin serving as the firmware. Adaptations were necessary in the area of motor currents, speeds, acceleration, sensitivity, print bed size and selection of mainboard and display. For the traverse paths, G-code was generated using a program in Python. For homogeneous and uniform wetting, the individual objects to be wetted are approached and the pipetting process is controlled. It was possible to establish the complete functionality.
Weisberger, J.M., Bathel, B.F. Single source/cutoff grid, self-aligned focusing schlieren system
Authors: Weisberger Joshua
Published: December 2022

A compact focusing schlieren system is presented that eliminates the need for a separate source and cutoff grid. Light is projected through a grid ruling and onto a background, where it forms an image of the ruling. The light from this projected image is then reflected back onto the original grid ruling, with a polarizing prism imparting a small offset between the two. Translation of this prism along the instrument axis provides an adjustment of sensitivity of the resulting schlieren images, equivalent to the knife-edge insertion percentage of a conventional schlieren system. The manipulation of the polarization state of the light through the system allows the projected and reflected light to be coincident, maintaining a small footprint for the system, which can effectively be mounted to the front of an imaging camera. Both small-scale and large-scale systems are demonstrated, with fields-of-view ranging from tens of millimeters to approximately 500 mm-square. Because retroreflective material is used, the system is ideal for wind tunnel facilities without optical through-access, and it is demonstrated that windows have little effect on the resulting images, with only a slight reduction in image contrast observed when imaging at normal incidence to a window. The ease of construction and alignment of the system, as well as its conventional-schlieren-comparable image quality, indicates that the system could be used as a replacement of conventional systems where a focusing ability is desired.
How to prevent direct and indirect SARS-CoV-2 airborne transmission
Authors: Kähler Christian J.
Published: December 2022

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is presenting humanity with major challenges. Containing the spread of the virus requires enormous financial, technical and social efforts, and it is impossible to predict how well humanity will cope with the problem. Since the infectious disease not only has an acute course, but can also cause long-lasting systemic damage to infected individuals, prevention of infection is most important. It is generally accepted that the transmission of viruses is largely via droplets and aerosol particles. Therefore, the question of how these aerosol particles are generated and released and how they spread through the room and cause infection is particularly important to answer. Next, there is the question of how to best protect against infection. The answer to this question depends on the areas for which protection is to be established, because different protective measures have to be taken in a pedestrian zone than in buses and trains or in offices, schools and restaurants. To address these two problems, the first part of the talk will present the formation of aerosol particles in the body, their ejection by breathing, speaking, singing and coughing, and their dispersion in space. In the second part, the effectiveness of different protective measures is analyzed experimentally using laser based measurement data. In particular, the effectiveness of different masks for individual protection, as well as the usefulness of room air cleaners and protective walls, is demonstrated quantitatively. A deeper understanding of the spread processes and the protection options is imperative to effectively limit the spread of the pandemic and thus the costs for the state, the economy and society. Whether society is finally ready to protect itself effectively depends on the insight of the population, but also on the way the measures are implemented politically. This will also be discussed during the lecture, because this pandemic can only be contained if science, technology, politics and the population pull together.
Advancements of Data Assimilation Techniques for PIV
Authors: Scarano Fulvio
Published: December 2022

The seminar covers advancements of methods for PIV data assimilation obtained in the past-decade. The topic is split into two main chapters. The first is entitled: pouring space in time. In this part, data-assimilation is presented with its ability to forecast the fluid flow state from a given observation (measurement). In the context of PIV such techniques aim at time-supersampling. Two models, of increasing complexity and generality are presented: local advection of velocity and vorticity transport equation, respectively. It is shown that for spatially distributed data, respecting Nyquist principle is not required, as the time-history of the flow can be reconstructed from samples taken at relatively low-frequency. The second chapter is entitled: pouring time in space. Here we focus on the ability of data assimilation to perform physically informed interpolation. The method of choice to include governing laws makes use again of the vorticity transport equation with the vortex-in-cell numerical algorithm. It is shown that using spatially sparse velocity and acceleration, as produced by time-resolved particle tracking (e.g. Shake-the-Box) yields increased spatial resolution, compared to traditional cross-correlation analysis used in Tomographic PIV. The application to experiments in a turbulent boundary layer demonstrates the increase in resolution returning accurate estimates of turbulent dissipation. The last part of the talk is dedicated to a relatively recent development, namely the time segment assimilation approach to vortex-in-cell (TSA-VIC). In this method, the optimisation of the cost function built upon the disparity between observations and model calculations, include measurements encompassing a finite time interval. The application to the cylinder turbulent wake shows how the length of such time segment plays a role in the accuracy of the result, in terms of noise and spatial resolution.
ASSESSMENT OF SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEMS FOR SUGAR BEET IRRIGATION IN KARAMAN PROVINCE, TÜRKİYE
Authors: Şaban Hamur , Bilal Acar
Published: December 2022

The research was performed to evaluate sprinkler irrigation systems using in sugar beet irrigation at Karaman province of Türkiye. In such study, irrigation ratio (IR), irrigation number (IN), irrigation interval (II), irrigation duration (ID), irrigation water amount (I), fresh root yield (FRY), seasonal electricity consumption (SEC), seasonal labor cost (SLC), and water productivity, WP, were researched. In results, IR was calculated as 100% in research sites. IN and II were found as 9-12, and 7-20 day, respectively depending on characteristics of the irrigation systems. ID for each irrigation event in period of maximum vegetation cover was 5-6 h. The I values in whole crop growth cycles was between 623 mm and 864 mm with an average of 761 mm depending on sprinkler system designs. Average FRY was found as 90 t/ ha. WP varied from 9.7 kg/m3 to 13 kg/m3. SEC was calculated as 290 USD/ha and SLC was found as about 176 USD/ha. Although installation cost was 10% higher in permanent system than portable or movable or semi-portable sprinkler irrigation system, irrigation labor cost was notable better in permanent sprinkler irrigation system over portable and semi-portable sprinkler irrigation systems. The study clearly showed that Irrigation cost was maximum share within whole production costs. The correct design and management of the irrigation systems are very important for reducing irrigation energy cost consequently sustainable sugar beet production.
STUDIES CONCERNING THE USEFUL ENTOMOFAUNA IN SOME VEGETABLE CROPS IN SOUTHERN OLTENIA
Authors: Bîrzanu Felicia Oana , Mitrea Ion
Published: December 2022

Vegetable crops are an important technology group that can be grown in our country.The multiple importance of vegetable crops leads to an increased focus on science and technology.This paper aims to make a special contribution of scientific data on useful entomofauna.The research was carried out in the Bratovoesti stationary where three methods of collecting useful insects were used, namely: the spawning method, the Barber soil trap, and the entomological net trapping method.A total of 61 species belonging to 11 orders with 28 families were identified.
PERFORMING THE FIRST STAGES OF THE CLONAL SELECTION SCHEME IN VICTORIA AND AUGUSTA TABLE GRAPE VARIETIES
Authors: Ciobotea Cristina Magdalena , Bănuță Florina Mădălina , Bădulescu Adriana
Published: December 2022

This paper presents the realization of the first stages of the Clonal Selection Scheme and obtaining valuable clonal selections: the selections in the populations of the varieties and the multiplication of clonal elites through the superior qualitative traits regarding the technological potential.ualitative traits regarding the technological potential. From the production plantations, 15 clonal elites from the Victoria and Augusta varieties were selected, cultivars known for the special quality characteristics they have. It was aimed, through the selection activity, to obtain a clonal lite from the respective varieties, a selection that would be superior to the population. Thus, clonal elites were selected, which overcame the varieties to which the clonal selection method was applied, by the weight of grapes and berries.
IDENTIFICATION OF THREATS OF FISH PROTECTED SPECIES IN THE SITE ROSCI0045 THE JIU CORRIDOR
Authors: Ciupeanu Călugăru Eleonora Daniela , Țucă Ovidiu Andrei , Stan Cătălin
Published: December 2022

This paper presents the results of the research on threats of fish protected species in the site ROSCI0045 the Jiu corridor. In the site ROSCI0045 the Jiu corridor there have been identified 15 species of fish: Alosa immaculata Aspius aspius, Barbus barbus,Barbus meridionalis,Cobitis taenia, Gobio albipinnatus, Gobio kessleri, Gymnocephalus baloni, Gymnocephalus schraetzer, Misgurnus fossilis, Pelecus cultratus, Rhodeus sericeus, amarus, Sabanejewia aurata, Zingel streber, Zingel zingel. From the analysis of threats off fish protected species in the site ROSCI0045 The Jiu Corridor it was found that for every endangered spercies there are several threats.
EVALUATION OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL POTENTIAL OF SOME VINE VARIETIES FOR WINE GRAPES UNDER CLIMATIC RISK CONDITIONS
Authors: Enache Viorica , Ciubucă Aurel , Tabaranu Gabriel
Published: December 2022

The research was carried out at Research and Development Station for Viticulture and Vinification Bujoru, Romania during 2020-2021. The main objective of the research is to evaluate the technological potential of three wine varieties and two vine clones for wine grapes under climate risk conditions. ‘Bujoru’, ‘Blasius’, ‘Negru Aromat’ varieties and ‘Muscat Ottonel 49 Bj’ and ‘Şarbă 25/45’vine clones were analysed. Technological indicators were calculated based on the mechanical components of the grapes. The values of these indices complete the qualitative characteristics of the wine varieties. Due to the climatic risk, the varieties analysed did not reach their biological potential in any of the two years when this research has been carried.
TROPICAL CRAIOVA – ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
Authors: Gruia Marius
Published: December 2022

Considering that Oltenia region was amongst the hottest areas of Romania and the frequency of warm winters amplified due to the early arrival of spring, the paper assessed the suitability of climatic resources in Craiova area for growing tropical fruit trees, or using these trees as ornamental plants.
LABORATORY ASSESSMENT OF SOME POTATO GENOTYPES WITH POTENTIAL RESISTANCE TO LATE BLIGHT DISEASE (PHYTOPHTHORA INFESTANS)
Authors: Hermeziu Manuela
Published: December 2022

Late blight (Phytophthora infestans) of potato is considered one of the most devastating plant diseases in the world. Most cultivated potatoes are susceptible to this disease. To NIRDPSB Brasov thirteen potato genotypes (leaves and tubers) were evaluated in laboratory conditions for phenotypic scoring against late blight. Isolates were collected from the greenhouse and inoculated with a complex race of late blight differentials (R1-R11). The best results both at the leaf and tuber level were obtained with the genotypes Sasa (R3) x Rustic (Cl1), Agria x Rustic (Cl 1), Sasa x Fribel and Sasa x Florice which provided a durable source of resistance and can be used in a future breeding program. Instead, the genotypes Sasa (R6) x Orchestra, Sasa (R8) x Orchestra, Sasa (R3) x Orchestra, Sasa (R7) x Orchestra showed sensitivity to the action of the pathogen.
PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF SOME TROPICAL FRUITS
Authors: Ionică Mira Elena , Tutulescu Felicia , Nour Violeta
Published: December 2022

They were determined the physical and chemical properties, antioxidant capacity and mineral content of tropical fruit respectively: : passion fruit (Passiflora edulis), carambola (Averrhoa carambola), sweet pepino (Solanum muricatum), guava (Psidium guajava), goldenberry (Physalis peruviana) and goji berries (Lycium chinense. Fruits were purchased on the market from imports. It was found a wide variability concerning fruits size and weight by species. The fruit size index ranged from 9.24 in goji berries to 75.78 in sweet pepino. The individual fruit weight ranged between 0.45 g in goji berries to 208.7 g in sweet pepino. The highest content of dry matter was found in passion fruit (27.59%) and the lowest value was recorded in sweet pepino (5.93%). Also, in goji berries and goldenberry we found high values of dry matter content. It is found that all analyzed species contain appreciable amounts of polyphenols, ranging from 26 201 mg/ l equiv gallic acid in goldenberry fruits and 141.966 mg / l gallic acid equiv in goji berries. The highest values of potassium content was found in goji berries (422.34 mg/100 g fm) while carambola fruit were recorded the lowest values (140 832 mg/100 g fm).
EFFECT OF PEPERMINT AND OREGANO ESSENTIAL OIL ON OLIVE SEED GERMINATION
Authors: Kalorizou Helen , Giannoulis Paschalis , Kiritsaka Eirini , Papachatzis Alexandros
Published: December 2022

In the present study the allelopathic effect of oregano (Oregano vulgare) and peppermint (Menta piperita) essential oil on olive seed germination was investigated. Five different concentrations of each essential oil (0%, 0.1%, 0.3%, 0.5% and 1%) were used. The seed germination percentage were calculated to determine the essential oils effect. Results shows that different concentrations of oregano and peppermint essential oil had significant effect on seed germination. Essential oil of oregano had remarkable allelopathic effect in olive seed germination even in a low concentration. In contrast peppermint essential oil could reduce seed germination percentage at higher concentrations. At 1% essential oil concentration of both aromatic plants exhibits inhibitory effect.
ANALYSIS OF DYNAMIC PARAMETERS FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATORS USED IN AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY
Authors: Năsui Vasile , Banica Mihai , Butnar Lucian
Published: December 2022

The research aims at the stability of optimal solutions depending on the destination of the actuator and environmental protection. In the current context, the technical optimum is the optimum of the consumption of substances and energy must be tracked specifically process. The proposed theme is of scientific importance because it addresses research in a field aimed at the energy efficiency of mechanical systems.The linear actuator is composed of a motor that rotates a screw where the nut on the screw is not allowed to rotate. One type is the electromechanical actuator, which converts the torque of a rotary electric motor into linear mechanical force (fig.1).
NEWLY INTRODUCED ROSE CULTIVARS IN ROSARIUM OF THE BOTANIC GARDEN "D. BRANDZA", UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST
Authors: Negulici Eduard Marius
Published: December 2022

This paper presents the newly introduced rose cultivars in the Rosarium from the Botanic Garden “Dimitrie Brandza” of the University of Bucharest. One of the objectives in Botanic Gardens is to bring new species or cultivars to expand the collections. In that matter the roses represent one of the biggest collections from our institution so is very important to help it grow and also one of the main attractions when is the blooming season.
BIODIVERSITY OF THE DANUBE DELTA
Authors: Olaru Mariana Luminița , Dicu Ionela Cristina
Published: December 2022

The topic was chosen out of a desire to explore the impressive biodiversity of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve. A considerable amount of time was allocated for the preparation of the paper, in order to try to produce a study that would contain as concrete and complex information as possible. To this end, three trips to the Danube Delta were made in previous years, and the research area was located in the south-east of the Danube Delta (Sfântu Gheorghe arm). The paper describes the physical-geographical framework of the area, presents informations on the history of research in the field of biodiversity of species and ecosystems in the research area, details the material and the working method, the results, the discussions and the conclusions of the study.
ULTRASONOGRAPHIC ASPECTS OF THE CERVIX IN CHRONIC CERVICITIS
Authors: Olimid Diana
Published: December 2022

The aim of this study was to evaluate the structural changes of the cervix using the ultrasound examination. The studied group consisted of women aged between 21 and 75 years. 30,43% of the structural changes were represented by glandular dilatation. Other aspects observed were microcalfications (9,75%), and one endocervical polyp. All these changes are characteristic of chronic inflammation called cervicitis. The distribution of cases by age group showed that 41,46% belonged to the 41-50 age group and 36,58% to the 31-40 age group. The fewest cases (9,76%) were in the 21-30 age group. Regarding the medical history 80,49% of the patients had births or abortion in the past.
INFLUENCE OF REGALIS PLUS PRODUCT ON THE GROWTH AND FRUITING OF APPLE TREES
Authors: Peșteanu Ananie
Published: December 2022

The study subject of the experience was ‘Florina’ apple cultivar grafted on ‘M9’ rootstock. The distance of plantation is 3.5 x 0.8 m. The research was conducted during the period of 2020 year. The tested agent was Prohexadion - calcium (product Regalis Plus), which was sprayed in different period. The first application of Regalis Plus at 2.5 and 1.25 kg/ha was apply at the end of flowering, when terminal shoots are 2 to 5 cm in length. Apply a second application of 1.25 and 0.75 kg/ha after the first an interval of 3-4 weeks. The third treatment was executed 3 weeks after the previous one in dose of 0.5 kg/ha, depending on growth conditions. During the research, it was studied the degree of fruit setting, their number in the crown, mean fruit weight, yield, the number of fruits formation and theirs type. It was established that, Regalis Plus at 2.5 kg/ha, 1.25+1.25 kg/ha and 1.25+0.75+0.50 kg/ha influence on the degree of fruit setting, their number in the crown, the mean fruit weight, yield and number of fruits formation on the ‘Florina’ apple cultivar.
PROTOCOL FOR IN VITRO ANTHER CULTURE IN TOMATO AND THE CHARACTERIZATION OF REGENERATED PLANTS
Authors: Popescu Carmen Florentina , Manolescu Andreea Elena , Sumedrea Dorin Ioan , Popescu Aurel
Published: December 2022

This paper presents a methodology of obtaining whole tomato plants from anther culture and their characterization. Year 1: the initiation of anther cultures and in vitro development of the new regenerated structures. Year 2: phenotypic characterization of plantlets acclimatized to ex vitro conditions, and their molecular analysis with SSR markers. Year 3: morphological characterization of plants obtained by germination of seeds from plants that fruited in the previous year and their molecular analysis with SSR markers. The phenotype descriptors and the SSR markers revealed differences among the regenerants and the donor variety. The uniformity of the genetic profiles with SSR markers in plants obtained from seeds of androgenic plants, but with several differences in comparison to anther-donor plants, indicates that some of the regenerated plantlets may have microspore origin
THE STUDY REGARDING THE AMPELOGRAPHIC CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME HYBRID ELITES AT I.N.C.D.B.H. ŞTEFĂNEŞTI
Authors: Bănuță Florina Mădălina , Ciobotea Cristina Magdalena , Bădulescu Adriana , Nedelea Gina
Published: December 2022

This paper aims to highlight the morphological descriptors analyzed of hybrid genotypes obtained by intraspecific hybridization of Victoria x Black Pearl, Muscat de Pölöskei x Victoria, Coarnă neagră x Victoria și Victoria x Victoria. The determination of the presented descriptors was done according to the O.I.V. (Office International of Vine and Wine) regulations and consisted in the preparation of ampelographic sheets of the hybrid elite for table grapes, recently obtained at the National Research and Development Institute for Biotechnologies in Horticulture Stefanesti Arges. The ampelographic cards constitute an important database for the identification of varieties and at the same time create the premises for a better management of the viticultural genetic heritage, in accordance with the regulations of international organisms/bodies.
POTATO AND SUGAR BEET TECHNOLOGICAL QUALITY AS RESULTS OF DIFFERENT FERTILIZATION
Authors: Bărăscu Nina , Gherman Ioan , Cioloca Mihaela
Published: December 2022

In the agro-climatic conditions from Brasov area in the years 2014-2015, within the National Institute of Research and Development for Potato and Sugar Beet Brasov, were studied variants with NPK complex fertilizers applied for basic fertilization for potato crop by broadcast after furrow and at soil preparation before sowing at sugar beet crop. The basic fertilization was supplimented on all variants with a second fertilization with different forms of nitrogen. These fertilization technologies are adapted to the cultivation conditions in order to reach the maximum production potential in terms of quantity and quality and with guaranteed profitability for the two crops. In the case of sugar beet, the production on fertilization variants was analyzed qualitatively, the sugar content being strongly influenced by the fertilizer combinations used. Analyzing the technological quality of the potato, it was found a starch content decreasing in all fertilization variants.
Authoritative Teaching Across Student Populations: The Conflicting Effects of Education and Experience on Elementary Teachers
Authors: Torff Bruce , Murphy Audrey Figueroa
Published: December 2022

Elementary-school teachers (N=246) completed a survey to assess the factors that influence teachers’ preferences regarding response, control, and demand, three interactional-style components inherent in “authoritative teaching.” Participants were randomly assigned to answer concerning one of three populations: general-education students, special-education (SPED) students, or English language learners (ELLs). Interactional-style preferences did not differ across student populations and were not associated with teachers’ age or ethnicity. Four factors were associated with significantly higher control scores (gender, educational attainment, certification in SPED, and certification in English as a second language). Teaching experience with all three populations was associated with significantly lower control scores. Teachers take little account of student population in their beliefs about interacting with students, but these beliefs are subject to conflicting forces as their careers proceed, especially concerning classroom management. Targeted professional-development initiatives have potential to help teachers optimize how they interact with students in the classroom.
Validation of Work-Life Balance Instrument for Technical and Vocational Education Teachers
Authors: Ahmad Putri Asnorsalbiah , Ismail Normala
Published: December 2022

In terms of job scope and workload, being a Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) teacher is more challenging than other teachers. Therefore, this study aims to gain empirical data on the validity of the Work-Life Balance (WLB) Instrument for TVE teachers. An online survey was conducted in secondary schools in two federal territories of Malaysia which is Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya (N=210). Data was collected using the Tailored Design Method with five contacts. The overall response rate was 61.4% (n = 129). The instrument is a 5-Likert-scale survey consisted 14 items. Factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha were used to evaluate the WLB Instrument for TVE instructors' reliability and validity using the SPSS software version 26. The instrument's two factors, which together accounted for 68.2% of the total variance, were demonstrated by the results. For reliability, the first factor had a coefficient of .940 and the second factor had a coefficient of .397. The findings suggested a more in-depth study in determining the factors of the WLB specifically for TVE teachers.
El voluntariado de las personas con discapacidad visual como vía de inclusión social en la comunidad: el modelo ONCE
Authors: Barazal Rodríguez José Ángel
Published: December 2022

Con este trabajo de investigación se pretende mostrar la complementariedad perfecta entre el modelo de voluntariado de la ONCE, con sus señas de identidad claramente enfocadas al modelo social de la discapacidad defendido en la Convención Internacional sobre los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad (2006), y la existencia de un conjunto de vectores (motivaciones, beneficios, aportaciones y reivindicaciones) que impulsan a las personas con discapacidad visual a ser voluntarias, que, al acoplarse en perfecta armonía, crean una vía de inclusión social en la comunidad, provocándoles una percepción de mejora de su bienestar personal, un alto grado de satisfacción con su acción voluntaria y un sentimiento de plena inclusión social en la comunidad. En el trabajo se realiza un recorrido por el modelo de voluntariado de la ONCE, identificándose sus señas de identidad, tanto en relación a la oferta de servicios como a las claves de su organización interna, descubriéndose los aspectos que lo presentan como modelo singular inclusivo para que cualquier persona con y sin discapacidad visual pueda ejercer como voluntario. También se realiza el análisis del perfil de las personas voluntarias con discapacidad visual que lo ejercen en la ONCE y de los vectores que influyen en la realización de la acción voluntaria de las mismas, y si existe prescripción o recomendación a otras personas con discapacidad visual en la realización de dicha acción, para lo cual, aparte de consultar fuentes primarias facilitadas desde la ONCE, se ha realizado una encuesta a 250 personas voluntarias con discapacidad visual para conocer los vectores anteriores.
Adaptación de un perro guía a una persona con ceguera total y discapacidades añadidas
Authors: Stewart Til Elisenda
Published: December 2022

Para una persona con ceguera o deficiencia visual grave resulta complicado desplazarse de forma segura por entornos urbanos en constante cambio, con tráfico cada vez más silencioso, espacios más abiertos, vías de conciliación y plataformas únicas. Para alguien con discapacidades añadidas a la ceguera, salir de casa se convierte en un reto a veces inabordable, lo que puede generar aislamiento y dependencia. Los perros guía mejoran notablemente la vida de las personas ciegas o con deficiencia visual grave, proporcionándoles seguridad y autonomía, y su adaptación a personas con discapacidades añadidas supone dificultades adicionales que representan un reto para los equipos de trabajo de la Fundación ONCE del Perro Guía (FOPG), pues la diversidad de casos es enorme —encontramos personas que sufren, además, pérdida de audición, sordoceguera, amputaciones, diabetes complejas, fibromialgias, parálisis parciales de extremidades, etc.— y los procesos de adaptación deben tener en cuenta las necesidades específicas de cada caso. En este trabajo, a través de una experiencia real concreta, se ponen de manifiesto los tres pilares que han permitido a un joven con ceguera total, amputación de ambas manos y deficiencia auditiva severa en el oído derecho ayudarse de un perro guía para mejorar su movilidad y autonomía: 1) el reajuste constante y minuciosamente secuenciado por objetivos en las innovaciones, adaptaciones y desarrollo del material técnico personalizado; 2) el trabajo específico en la instrucción de un perro guía de características ideales para adaptarse a las necesidades del usuario en cada reajuste, y 3) el trabajo ejemplar, por parte del usuario, para incorporar los cambios a su rutina. Paralelamente, se han explorado nuevas vías en las adaptaciones de prótesis de miembros superiores para lograr su compatibilidad con el manejo de un perro guía.