bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
СТАН НАУКОВОЇ РОЗРОБЛЕНОСТІ ПРОБЛЕМИ ДЕВІАНТНОЇ ПОВЕДІНКИ ПЕРСОНАЛУ ДЕРЖАВНОЇ КРИМІНАЛЬНО-ВИКОНАВЧОЇ СЛУЖБИ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Серажим І. Р.
Published: August 2022

Статтю присвячено дослідженню стану наукової розробленості проблеми девіантної поведінки персоналу Державної кримінально-виконавчої служби України. Визначено, що переважна частина кримінологічних досліджень злочинності у сфері діяльності органів та установ виконання покарань має своїм об’єктом протиправну поведінку самих засуджених, у той час як проблема протиправної, зокрема девіантної, поведінки персоналу Державної кримінально-виконавчої служби України комплексного вирішення не отримала. Оглянуто наукові роботи, які стосуються проблем протиправної поведінки персоналу Державної кримінально-виконавчої служби України, а також наукові праці, присвячені загальним проблемам вивчення та корекції девіантної поведінки. Встановлено, що дослідження вчених у окресленій тематиці переважно присвячені аналізу теоретичних та практичних аспектів запобігання протиправній поведінці персоналу органів й установ виконання покарань; комплексному дослідженню проблем, пов’язаних із запобіганням кримінальним правопорушенням, що вчиняються персоналом виправних колоній України; питанням попередження кримінально караної поведінки серед персоналу Державної кримінально-виконавчої служби України; проблемам виникненням та реалізації на практиці мотивів вчинення кримінальних правопорушень персоналом установ виконання покарань; аналізу проблеми злочинності корупційної спрямованості у пенітенціарній системі України; визначенню детермінант вчинення корупційних правопорушень представниками персоналу Державної кримінально-виконавчої служби України; окремим проблемам професійної деформації персоналу місць позбавлення волі; аналізу проблем насильства в установах виконання покарань України; питанням латентної злочинності в кримінально-виконавчих установах. На основі проведено дослідження, наголошено на необхідності подальшого кримінологічного дослідження проблем девіантної поведінки персоналу Державної кримінально-виконавчої служби України задля удосконалення теорії правової науки та правозастосовної практики.
Brand contact integration in the Ethiopian beer market
Authors: Mekonnen Samson , Angelopulo George
Published: August 2022

This paper assesses Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) and brand contact integration in three areas that have received insufficient research attention. The study was conducted in a region that has received little research coverage (Ethiopia), a low involvement product sector (brewing) and from the theoretical perspective of the Nordic School. Following a series of in-depthinterviews and an inductive content analysis, we find that the brewer’s messaging is similar to the international norm, differing only in emphasis and application. Publicity and personal promotion are emphasised, product quality receives great attention, the company concentrates on a narrowly defined service interface, and a strong market-back strategy is evident in its communications. The Nordic School model of brand contact integration offers a heuristic prism for the assessment of communication integration, and we conclude that IMC principles are firmly embedded in the marketing communication practice of the Ethiopian brewer, but with characteristics that are specific to its unique market conditions.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SUNN PEST ON WINTER WHEAT CROPS IN EXTREME CONDITIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF KARAKALPAKSTAN
Authors: Toreniyazov Elmurat Sherniyazovich  , Bauetdinov Baxtiyar Otebaevich
Published: August 2022

The article presents the results of a study of the spreading and development of sunn pest on wheat crops. The dynamics of development and harmfulness from the beginning of April to the end of the growing season in the extreme conditions of Karakalpakstan were determined. Recommendations are given on the use of optimal types of chemicals to prevent the development of the pest.
KEYWORDS. Pests, dynamics, harmfulness, biotope, biocenosis, biological efficiency.
DEVELOPMENT DYNAMICS OF PESTS IN THE ALFALFA BIOTOPE, MEASURES TO CONTROL THE DOMINANT SPECIES
Authors: Тoreniyazov Elmurat Sherniyazovich  , Khamidullaev Janabergen Ubbiniyazovich
Published: August 2022

As a result of research, it was observed that phytonutrients, alfalfa saplings, alfalfa sap, alfalfa seeds, along with rodents and locusts, which are specialized in alfalfa fields, cause great damage to plants. The distribution areas of these pests during the growing season, the dynamics of development, the degree of damage were studied and control measures were developed.
KEYWORDS. Alfalfa plant, vegetation period, agrobiocenosis, environmental conditions, pest, yield, dominant species, phytonomus, control measures.
A BRIEF REPORT TO STUDY RISK ASSESMENT OF CKD IN TYPE-II DIABETIC AND HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS
Authors: Anil Kumar Mallekedi  , Nikhilesh Andhi  , Rohitha botla
Published: August 2022

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term pathological condition with loss of function over several months to years. In the present study the CKD risk assessment in diabetic, hypertension is assessed using CKD assessment questionnaire, GFR and other biochemical parameters. In the present study 1270 patients were identified with risk of CKD in which 250 patients were dropped due to various reasons, 1020 patients data was studied and analyzed as per our objectives. The findings suggest that the CKD risk is more in elder patients than younger patients with diabetics and hypertension. Females are at more risk to CKD when compared to males. When BMI was analyzed the Female Obese patients are 90% significant risk to CKD followed by obese male. 95% significant risk was observed for CKD in house wives, Govt employees followed by Private employees with sedentary life style. Family history of CKD in diabetic and hypertension was analyzed then there is no significant difference among them. When education status was analyzed in hypertension and diabetes patients then there is no significant difference among them. when GFR was analyzed then 95% significant risk was observed in stage-1 vs stage-3A, 95% significant risk was observed in stage-1 Vs stage-3B and 99% significant risk was observed between stage-1 Vs stage-5. It is concluded that increased age are at more risk, in Gender Females are more risk than males, in BMI higher BMI are more risk, Family history was Independent ,in Occupation house wives are more risk , in GFR – Stage 5 are more risk and in Social history was Independent.
KEY WORDS: Age, Gender, BMI, GFR, Social history, family history, Occupation
MAKNA MOTIVASI DALAM LAGU DIRI DARI TULUS (ANALISIS SEMIOTIKA FERDINAN DE SAUSSURE)
Authors: Juwita Rina , Yumna Abiyyu Khansa , Zahra Cintami Azra , Elysa Cindy , Ade Putra Fajar , Rizky Aidil Fitri Muhammad
Published: August 2022

Tulus in his single entitled “Self” has a motivational meaning which contains a message about mental healthrelated to self love. This study aims to determine the meanings of motivation contained in the lyrics of the song"Self". This research uses semiotic analysis method according to Ferdinand De Saussure. The results of thisstudy indicate that in the lyrics of the song "Self" the meaning of self-acceptance motivational messages isfound, namely by loving yourself. The first stanza has the meaning of being at peace with oneself. The secondand fourth stanzas have the meaning that human beings are too precious to continue to receive wounds. Thethird stanza has a meaning, namely learning to love yourself, one of which is by thanking yourself.
Effects of Formulation of Soilless Growth Media from Azolla Pinnata sp on Water Absorption, Water Loss, and Water Retention
Authors: AZHARI NOR AZIATUL AZIDAH , SHAMSUDIN ROSNAH , KASIM SUSILAWATI , RAHMAT MUHAMMAD AMMAR SYAHEED
Published: August 2022

Most plants require soil as a growth media. Soilless media has been introduced to overcome the lack of soil for plant cultivations. An Azolla cube was developed as soilless growth media with nutrient-rich and water-storing capabilities through the usage of Azolla pinnata sp. Azolla cube is a new research product, providing an alternative to the existing products, such as Midorie Pafcal and Jiffy-7 pellets. This research introduced four samples of Azolla cubes at different formulations to evaluate the performance of the cubes on water absorption, water loss, and water retention. This product was developed by using two types of binder method: tapioca starch (Cassava starch) and Bentonite clay. Based on the results, sample C held an estimation of 5.94 g ± 0.01 of 10 g of water within 6 hours at room temperature while that of Sample A, B, and D was 5.45 g ± 0.01, 3.37 g ± 0.01, and 4.70 g ± 0.01, respectively. Sample C also lost an estimation of 2.56 g ± 0.01 of water within 2 days of observation. The results also showed that sample C had the highest percentage of moisture content (15.4%) after undergoing four stages of applied pressure, 0 kPa, 1 kPa, 33 kPa, and 1500 kPa, for the water retention test, in which the value of water movement remained constant. In conclusion, Azolla cube was shown to be capable of providing the nutrients needed for plants and absorbing more water compared to the current products.
Plant Factory Airflow Distribution Analysis with Different Inlet Configuration
Authors: Mohd Noh Arina , Mohd Tahir Muhd Aktar , Shafie Khairul Anuar
Published: August 2022

Airflow is important in plant factories as it is responsible for the air exchange inside the structure to create desired growing conditions for plants. A uniform airflow distribution enhances photosynthesis and the transpiration process of the plants. In this study, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis was used to analyse the airflow distribution inside a commercial scale plant factory developed by MARDI. CFD plays an important role in designing and optimisation of control environment structure in the agriculture industry. Many studies have proved that the CFD technique is able to predict the internal climate of the plant factory in the designing stage before the actual plant was built. This study was conducted to analyse the airflow characteristics in a plant factory with different inlet and outlet locations. The study also analyses the effect of different inlet location to the overall temperature distribution inside the plant factory. Validation of the developed CFD model was carried out by comparing simulation results with experimental data. The validation result showed an acceptable percentage error between simulated and actual data. The validated CFD model was then used to analyse different inlet locations that can produce more uniform airflow and temperature distribution inside the plant factory. From the simulation results, it shows that the new inlet location was able to produce more uniform airflow and temperature distribution as compared to existing inlet location.
LEGAL STATUS OF FOREIGN WARSHIPS AS ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS OBJECTS
Authors: Ardakovska O.
Published: August 2022

The article describes the practical experience of the NATO Navy’s environmental activities in the protection of marine ecosystems. The article uses publications on the protection of marine ecosystems, the ecological status of the Black and Azov Seas and environmental control. The physical and geographical characteristics of the Black Sea and the ecological conditions of the Azov-Black Sea are described. Data from the ecological monitoring of the Azov-Black Sea region indicate a severe ecological crisis in the region, which is characterized by excessive development of unicellular algae, death of fish and dolphins. The intensification of the ecological crisis coincided with the beginning of the militarization of the Azov-Black Sea region. The presence of foreign warships will further intensify the environmental crisis in the Black Sea. There is a need for legislative regulation of the naval activities of NATO countries in the territorial and internal waters of Ukraine. Today, the current legislation of Ukraine requires to determine the normative nature of navigation and stay of foreign warships in the territorial and internal waters of Ukraine, to determine recommended courses or sea corridors for foreign warships, to establish areas where military presence and military exercises are prohibited. The environmental legislation of Ukraine should provide rules for environmental safety in the operation of foreign warships, rules for storage and disposal of waste, rules for the destruction of ammunition that has not been used, defines the procedure for compensation for environmental damage from naval activities. So far, these issues have not been regulated by law. The method of calculating damage from foreign warships has not been created or put into effect. In the long run, it is necessary to conduct ecological studies of the North-Western part of the Black Sea to determine the areas closed to naval activities.
Keywords: warship, Black Sea, marine ecosystem, maritime law, naval forces, high seas.
STANDARDIZATION AND CERTIFICATION AS A SAFETY AND QUALITY OF GOODS, OPERATIONS AND SERVICES
Authors: Maslii О. , Lisovenko D. , Sarafaniuk E. , Belous G.
Published: August 2022

The article is devoted to the review of standardization and certification as a means of ensuring the safety and quality of goods, works and services.
In modern conditions, the organization and implementation of the production process, trade, and the provision of various kinds of services is impossible without the state-level introduction of technical documents that control the appropriate level of quality of the provided products, services and utilized technologies, which ensure their development in the future. The purpose of this article is to systematize scientific information, highlight the functional features of standardization and certification as tools for quality management and ensuring consumers' rights to use high-quality and safe products as well as forming competitive advantages for domestic products.
The advantages of standardization and certification that affect the quality and safety of goods have been identified. Their main function is to protect man, his property and the environment from the negative effects of modern scientific and technical developments, substandard manufacturers and sellers, as well as creating conditions for fair competition.
The results of the presented research can be used to improve production quality management, in particular: the application of quality management systems, environmental management systems and other integrated systems. This will allow to increase production efficiency, improve product quality, improve the management of the national economy, and develop scientific and technical cooperation.
Keywords: standardization, certification, product quality, product safety, standard.
ON DETERMINATION OF THREATS TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY OF UKRAINE FROM THE UNDERWATER SPACE
Authors: Semenenko O. , Dobrovolsky Y. , Tselishchev I. , Ivanov V. , Akinina Т. , Dubovyi V.
Published: August 2022

The main factors determining the threats to Ukraine’s national security from the maritime direction in the part concerning the underwater space within the territorial sea of Ukraine are:
increase of naval forces and their armament by other countries of the Black Sea region;
presence of territorial claims;
unresolved issues regarding the borders of economic maritime zones and the distribution of the continental shelf;
economic interests of Ukraine and encroachment on its natural resources;
conducting intelligence activities in national waters;
terrorism at sea.
Comprehensive consideration of threats to the national security of Ukraine provides for the definition of each threat as large as possible its characteristics, which are subject to assessment (measurement) in quantitative or qualitative form. The threat description obtained in this way will be the so-called «Threat Passport». The threat passport is a document in which various data are entered, which comprehensively characterize this or that threat to national security in order to achieve the most complete picture of it.
The description of threats to Ukraine’s national security from the maritime direction is proposed to be carried out according to the following characteristics:
the formation of the threat (real, potential). Potential threats are understood as such threats, the probability of their practical realization of which is low in the medium term, and real threats are those that already have examples of manifestation, and the probability of their actions is quite high in real time;
the nature of the consequences (threat to the vital interests of the state, threat to the important interests of the state, threat to the peripheral interests of the state);
scale of consequences (significant, moderate, insignificant, small);
sources of origin (international relations, environmental problems, man-made problems);
threat orientation (political sphere, military security, state border security, economic sphere, ecological sphere, information sphere);
location (external, internal);
form of manifestation (overt, covert);
types of possible measures to counter the threat (political, diplomatic, economic, legal, military, information and psychological);
required types of resources to counter (internal, external).
The main tool for comprehensive consideration of threats to Ukraine’s national security from the maritime direction in peacetime in the part concerning the underwater space within the territorial sea of Ukraine is the monitoring of the underwater situation.
Keywords: anti-ship defense, grouping of ships, naval forces.
DETERMINATION OF PERSPECTIVE COMPOSITION OF SYSTEM LIFE-SUPPORT IN COMPOSITION COMPLEXES OF BATTLE EQUIPMENT OF SERVICEMEN OF SUBDIVISIONS OF MILITARY SECRET SERVICE OF THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE
Authors: Beliakov Y. , Oleniev V. , Shlapak V. , Verhovodov O. , Lastovetskiy D.
Published: August 2022

The complete set of the individual rigging of servicemen remains one of major constituents that influence on the increase of battle efficiency and decline of losses of personnel at implementation of combat missions. On the modern stage of development complete set of the individual rigging of servicemen a priority value gets to creation on the border of 2020 perspective systems of defeat, management and connection, defence, life-support and energy providing, and also to the increase of manoeuvrability of soldier in a fight. The generalized analysis of basic tasks of creation to the complex of battle equipment of serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine allows to assert that implementation of all set aims and tasks on a prospect it must be provided and accompanied by the high-efficiency system of scientific researches and scientific accompaniment of the government programs of developments of all systems and elements of complex of battle equipment. The system of life-support and her elements (individual arming, engineering facilities, material property, food, medical facilities, facilities of monitoring of the physiology state) are one of major constituents of equipment.
Thus, realization of the considered directions of improvement of the system of life-support and her elements (individual arming, engineering facilities, material property, food, medical facilities, facilities of monitoring of the physiology state) in composition the complexes of battle equipment of servicemen provides considerable expansion of tactical indexes of actions of subdivisions of military secret service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and also increase of their noninteraction and tactical independence. After previous calculations, realization the brought (not counting exotic) directions over of improvement of equipment can provide the increase of efficiency of implementation of combat missions of basilar subdivisions in one and a half-two times. Therefore, works from taking of descriptions of the system of life-support of complex of battle equipment to the necessary level it is necessary to carry out with the use of new technological works that is partly presented in this article.
Keywords: complex of battle equipment, battle efficiency, system of life-support, indexes of efficiency.
SUBSTANTIATION OF METHODS OF SURVIVAL OF PERSONAL COMPOSITION UNITS OF THE LOGISTICS OF MILITARY UNITS THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE IN EXTREME CONDITIONS
Authors: Maslii О. , Polyashov S. , Chebotaryov O. , Litvinovsky S.
Published: August 2022

The article substantiates the methods of survival of the personnel of the logistical units of the military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in extreme conditions. The study was conducted in relation to military specialists of the logistics services in the areas of food and clothing support, as well as fuel and lubricants supply in various types of military and other operations.
The experience of the participation of servicemen of the rear units in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO), the joint task forces operation (JFO) indicates that the successful completion of tasks related to material and technical support depends not only on their professional and moral-psychological readiness, but also on the extreme training of the personnel of the units the logistics of military units, that is, their readiness, reliability and ability to carry out tasks at any time and in any conditions under the influence of physical and psychological stress.
Performance of tasks for the personnel of the units of the logistics of the military units of the Armed Forces, both in areas with a difficult socio-political situation and in permanent deployment centers, is always associated with testing the physical and mental capabilities of a person. The military has to face significant difficulties and obstacles, both external and internal in nature.
This tension of military activity causes physical, mental, informational and other overloads of personnel and often leads to the emergence of negative mental states. The problem of the survival of servicemen of the logistical units of the military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in extreme conditions is very relevant today.
The psychological training of the personnel of the Armed Forces in special conditions is historically determined and scientifically substantiated methods of psychological training of servicemen of the logistical units, the process of education, formation and activation of sustainable motives and psychological qualities of a modern soldier, necessary for the successful performance of official tasks, professional activities both in peace and in wartime.
Studies on the justification of the methods of survival and actions of servicemen of the rear units (logistics) of the military units of the Armed Forces in extreme conditions can be used in the future when developing programs for training personnel of the logistical units for operations in critical and crisis situations.
Keywords: material, technical, support, method, survival, personnel, rear units, logistical equipment, military unit, extreme conditions, military operations.
On F-Contractions: A Survey
Authors: Fabiano Nicola , Kadelburg Zoran , Mirkov Nikola , Vesna Šešum Čavić  , Radenović Stojan
Published: August 2022

D. Wardowski proved in 2012 a generalization of Banach Contraction Principle by introducing F-contractions in metric spaces. In the next ten years, a great number of researchers used Wardowski's approach, or some of its modifications, to obtain new fixed point results for single- and multivalued mappings in various kinds of spaces. In this review article, we present a survey of these investigations, including some improvements, in particular concerning conditions imposed on function F entering the contractive condition.
The Tarsal Twist Manipulation: A Case Report
Authors: Christopher Temples  , Cade Mullins  , Maegan Powell  , Nicholas B. Washmuth
Published: August 2022

Background and Purpose: Ankle joint injuries account for up to 34% of all athletic related injuries, with lateralankle sprains comprising up to 85% of these ankle injuries. Clinical practice guidelines for ankle sprains are wellestablishedand should be utilized in the management of lateral ankle sprains; however, it is unknown how lowerextremity joint manipulation may add to the management of lateral ankle sprains. The purpose of this case reportis to describe the outcomes of a 14-year-old male basketball player with a lateral ankle sprain who respondedfavorably to a Tarsal Twist manipulation.Case Description: A 14-year-old male basketball player was seen in physical therapy for the management of alateral ankle sprain. The patient experienced localized pain and swelling at the lateral ankle, pain with activity,decreased range of motion, weakness, and decreased balance. Treatment included standard of care, with theinclusion of a Tarsal Twist manipulation.Outcomes: A test-retest method was utilized to determine the outcomes of the Tarsal Twist manipulation.Immediate improvements in the Star Excursion Balance Test and a decrease in pain with activity occurred after theTarsal Twist manipulation. Following seven visits of physical therapy utilizing standard of care with the additionof the Tarsal Twist manipulation, the patient was able to return to basketball.Discussion: A meaningful change in the Star Excursion Balance Test and pain during activity occurred immediatelyafter the Tarsal Twist manipulation, suggesting that this manipulation was helpful for this patient.
Reliability and Validity of Kannada Version of Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK-KA-11) - A Validation Study
Authors: Maitri Shastri  , Mageswaran Nagarajan  , Syamala Maheshwari
Published: August 2022

Background: Chronic widespread pain disorders prevalence has been reported to be 1%-15%. The globalprevalence of MSDs ranges from 14% to as high as 42%. Fear of movement/(re)injury have been considered one ofthe most significant predictors of pain perpetuation and pain behavior, and is a central construct in the cognitivebehavioralmodel of Fear-Avoidance. One of the most widely used instruments to measure fear of movement or(re)injury during movement is TSK-11.Objectives: To translate TSK-11 questionnaire into Kannada version. To find out test-retest reliability of TSK-11in Kannada version among chronic musculoskeletal pain subjects. To find out construct validity of TSK 11 inKannada version among chronic musculoskeletal pain subjects.Methodology: Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the original English versions of the TSK-11 wasperformed according to the published guidelines. The psychometric properties were evaluated by administeringthe questionnaire to 70 chronic musculoskeletal pain disorders patients. Test- retest reliability was estimated byinternal consistency and test-retest assessment. Patients completed questionnaire twice with an interval of 1 week.Convergent construct validity was performed in relation to FABQ-KA.Results: With respect to the chronic pain samples, the TSK-11 total score was significantly and positively correlatedwith catastrophizing, depression, anxiety, and pain intensity, and fear avoidance behavior of FABQ scores. Testretestreliability was tested by using ICC (Baseline and post 1 week) internal consistency was reported in terms ofCronbach’s α (0.89). Cronbach’s α coefficient was calculated for item-scale correlation. It was calculated from firstand second administration of TSK-KA-11(Level of significance was set up P > 0.05).Conclusion: Results suggest that the TSK-KA-11 has been successfully translated and cross-culturally adaptedfrom English to Kannada version and provides with the evidence that the TSK-KA-11 is a reliable and validmeasure to assess ‘Fear of re-injury’ in Kannada-speaking chronic musculoskeletal pain disorder patients.
Effect of OTAGO Exercise Programme on Strength, Balance and Mobility in Elderly: An Experimental Study
Authors: Manisha Rathi  , Reema Joshi  , Roopa Desai  , Preeti Gazbare  , Neha Kulkarni  , Arundhati Kurtkoti
Published: August 2022

Background: Elderly population develops many health related disorders which disrupt their balance and sofunctional performance. Many treatment options are available and Otago Exercise Programme (OEP) can be moreeffective hence objective of this study was to find out the effect of OEP on Strength, Balance and Mobility in elderly.Methodology: In this experimental study, 30 elderly participants with age 60 years and above with the history offalls at least once and walking independently were included. With random sampling, two groups of 15 each weremade. Pre assessment was done by time up and go test (TUG), 4 stage balance test, 30 sec chair stand test and10 metre walk test. OEP comprising of Strengthening and balance exercises were given to experimental group andtheraband strengthening was given to control group for 3 sessions/week supervised for 4 weeks and participantswere instructed to do same exercises at home for next 4 weeks. Post outcome measures were assessed after 4 and8 weeks. Adherence was checked by the exercise adherence questionnaire.Results: The experimental group showed statistically significant improvement in Strength, Balance and Gait speed(P value<0.05) than control group. Mean difference in TUG post treatment score in Group A was 2.733 and GroupB was 0.6. Mean difference in 30 sec chair stand test score for Group A was 1.067 for and Group B was 0.2.Conclusion: Otago Exercise Programme is effective in improving Strength, Balance and Mobility in the elderly,thus preventing falls in them.
Effect of SaeboTM Orthosis Along with Functional Electrical Stimulation on Hand Function in Patients with Subacute Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Neha Kumari  , Narkeesh Arumugam  , Divya Midha
Published: August 2022

Background: In stroke, there is loss of basic hand function like straightening of the fingers, grip strength andgrasping of the item which make dependent for their basic activity of daily living. The Saebo-FlexTM orthoticis a mechanical device, which enables an individual to open hand, pick up the objects and release during tasksorientedexercises. It facilitating thumb and finger extension movements by recruiting voluntary thumb and fingerflexor movement.Objectives: To determine the effect of FES along with Saebo-FlexTM device on Fugl Meyer assessment score forupper extremity, on Grip Strength, on Pinch Strength and on Hand Dexterity.Methodology: 20 participants were randomly divided into experimental (Saebo-FlexTM hand orthosis + FES +Conventional physiotherapy) and control (FES + conventional physiotherapy) group. Intervention was given for45min/session, 5 session/ week for 6 weeks. Assessment was done using Fugl Meyer assessment-upper extremity,Chedock hand inventory programme, Nine-hole peg test, Hand dynamometer and Pinch gauge on Day 0,Day 12 and Day 42 of the intervention period.Results: The results were found to be non-significant (p>0.05) for all outcome measures. Statistically significantresults were obtained for FMA-UE (p=0.018) on comparison of mean difference scores at Day 0, and Day 42,CAHAI scores (p=0.011) on comparison of mean difference scores at Day 0 and Day 42.Conclusion: According to finding, the integrated intervention of Saebo-FlexTM device along with FunctionalElectrical Stimulation can be used effectively to improve the upper extremity motor functions in sub acute strokesurvivors.
Effect of Buteyko Breathing Technique on Haemodynamic Parameters and Functional Capacity in Subjects with Primary Hypertension
Authors: Rachna Arora  , Shruti Dhokpatil  , Chhaya Verma  , Girish Rajadhyaksha
Published: August 2022

The Buteyko Breathing Technique (BBT) has been found to be effective in the treatment of Asthma, ObstructiveAirway Disease and other diseases. Its effect on Hypertension has not been studied.Aim and Objectives: To study the effect of Buteyko Breathing technique for 4 weeks on Hemodynamic parametersand functional capacity in subjects with primary hypertension.Methodology: Parallel group study design in which 66 subjects from Hypertension OPD of Tertiary Health CareCentre were enrolled after taking their consent and Institutional Ethical approval. The subjects were randomlyallocated to Control (N=33) (receiving standard treatment of care) and Experimental (N=33) (receiving Buteykoand standard treatment of care). Standard treatment of care included medication and educational videos onHypertension, its complications and management. Buteyko Breathing Technique included supervised session of30 minutes using a video once in a week for 4 weeks. Subjects were informed to perform these exercises at homedaily.Results: The experimental group showed a significant reduction in SBP (p=0.00), DBP (p=0.00), Resting HR (p=0.00)and a significant improvement in Control Pause (p=0.00) and 6MWD (p=0.00). There was a mean reduction in SBPof 8.6 + 6.31 mmHg (95% CI, 10.84- 6.36 mmHg) and in DBP of 4.606 + 4.34 mmHg (95% CI, 6.14-3.06mmHg).Conclusion: Buteyko Breathing Technique has a positive effect on Haemodynamic parameters and functionalcapacity in subjects with Essential Hypertension.
The Effects of Motion Sickness on Balance and Gait
Authors: Shreya Neetu Yogesh Pai  , Sukhada Sudhir Prabhu
Published: August 2022

Background: The term “motion sickness” (also called “kinetosis”) describes a set of symptoms that occur inassociation with motion of a person or his or her surroundings, triggering a stress reaction that results in autonomicsymptoms. The onset is often insidious, with drowsiness/yawning, dizziness, reduced alertness, and symptomsprogress through cold sweating, pallor, excessive salivation, and occasionally headache, to nausea and vomitingwith incapacitation that can be severe. Motion sickness usually occurs due to a visuo-vestibular conflict. Part of itis psychological as well as the symptoms of motion sickness are triggered in some people by just reading about it.Method: A cross-sectional study was performed in college going students for six months using the MSSQ-shortand the Mini BESTest to assess the susceptibility of motion sickness as well as balance and gait respectively.Conclusion: Balance and gait was found to be significantly affected in people with motion sickness.
A technology of erecting high-rise building frame structures using B60-B100 classes high-strength concretes
Authors: Kaprielov S. S. , Sheynfeld A. V. , Dzhalal Al-Omais , Zaitsev A. S. , Amirov R. A.
Published: August 2022

Introduction. The article presents a technology of erecting of high-rise building's frame structures made of B60-B100 classes high-strength concretes. This technology includes a complex of processes and considers a number of special features, the most significant of which are connected with the specific character of high-strength concretes and concreting climatic conditions.

Aim. To determine the main requirements for the technology of concreting and parameters of curing the monolithic structures of high-rise buildings made of B60-B100 classes high-strength concretes, including at winter periods, at the various stages of their erection.

Methods and materials. Studies were carried out on the effect of hardening temperature variations from +5 to +50 °С on the hardening kinetics of B60, B80, and B100 classes concretes. Based on the 15-year experience of the “Moscow-City” construction, the mix proportions of high-strength concretes were optimized, as well as the main technological parameters of concreting and curing the frame structures located at an altitude of up to 370 m were analyzed and summarized.

Results. The mix proportions of B60-B100 classes concretes of high-workability and self-compacting mixtures with a cement consumption of 350–480 kg/m3 was optimized using standard materials and MB-type organomineral modifiers. The performed study revealed a regularity between the strength and the temperature-temporal parameter of concrete curing, which is applicable for a preliminary assessment of strength characteristics in high-strength concrete structures on the basis of their temperature measurement results. A systematic approach to concrete curing and the maintenance of building structures as a whole with the vertical division of a high-rise building into four temperature zones led to a reducing the probability of thermal cracks appearance.

Conclusions. According to the results of the study, the proposed complex of technological solutions concerning compositions and properties of concrete mixtures and concretes, the technology of concreting, as well as the methods of heating and curing the concrete of structures at the various stages of their erection ensures thermal resistance to cracks at the early stage of concrete hardening, as well as the high quality and assigned rates of construction.
Experimental studies into the strength of compressed concrete elements reinforced with fiber-reinforced polymer rebars
Authors: Stepanova V. F. , Mukhamediev T. A. , Kudyakov K. L. , Buchkin A. V. , Yurin E. Yu.
Published: August 2022

Introduction. Reinforced concrete structures affected by various aggressive environments operate under off-center compression. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) rebars replacing steel reinforcement in these structures are capable of increasing their durability and decreasing operating costs. However, the use of FRP rebars is limited by insufficient previous research into the methods of designing such constructions. The majority of international regulatory technical documents concerning the design of concrete structures reinforced with FRP rebars indicate the necessity of detailed studies into the stress-strain state of these structures under compression.

Aim. To study the effect of longitude and shear reinforcement on load-bearing characteristic of stressed concrete samples reinforced with longitudinal glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebars.

Materials and methods. The study was carried out using a concrete prism sample with different parameters of longitudinal and shear reinforcement. Five types of GFRP rebars differing in mechanical properties, as well as anchorage were considered. Shear reinforcement of the samples was performed with metal clamps at different pitches. The sample testing was fulfilled using centric compression with static load.

Results. The strength values of compressed concrete samples reinforced with GFRP rebars were obtained. An increase of up to 19 % in the strength of compressed concrete samples reinforced with GFRP rebars was found in comparison with non-reinforced samples.

Conclusions. The strength of compressed concrete elements increases when reinforced with glass fiber-reinforced polymer rebars. The degree of increase in the strength of such elements depends on the number of longitudinal reinforcements, as well as shear reinforcement pitch. The effect of the type of anchorage of GFRP rebars along with the values of its compression resistance on the strength of compressed concrete elements have not been established.
Prospects of using crushed stone in accordance with GOST 32703 to produce concrete for general civil construction
Authors: Falikman V. R. , Sirotin P. N.
Published: August 2022

Introduction. With the introduction of a new national standard GOST 32703–2014 “Automobile roads of general use. Crushed stone and gravel from rocks. Technical requirements”, mining companies producing crushed stone from dense rocks faced the problem of ensuring the production output in compliance with two significantly different standards, both regulating the properties of crushed stone. The complexity of a balanced approach to production planning and stock reserve maintenance determines the need to assess the possibility of using crushed stone produced according to GOST 32703 when producing construction works, concrete mixes, and concrete for general civil construction.

Aim: to define the prospects of using crushed stone produced according to GOST 32703 when producing concrete for general civil construction.

Materials and methods. Crushed stone produced according to GOST 8267 and GOST 32703 from solid rocks of various origin—granite, gabbro-diabase, and dense limestone—was used as coarse aggregates for concrete production. Comparative tests of concrete mixes prepared from crushed stone from one deposit but classified in accordance with two different standards were performed. The main quality parameters of concrete mixes were determined by testing methods according to GOST 10181, while the mechanic al and physical properties of concrete mixes were determined by testing methods according to GOST 10180.

Results. The study showed a certain compatibility of the quality properties of concrete mixes and the mechanical and physical properties of concrete filled with crushed stone, which is classified according to different standards but having the same content of lamellar and needle-shaped particles.

Conclusions. Recommendations are formulated on the prospects of using crushed stone produced according to GOST 32703 when producing concrete for general civil construction. The key issues concerned with simultaneous application of two different standards are indicated.
ANCIENT VIETNAMESE WORDS IN SOUTHERN FOLK SONG COLLECTIONS PUBLISHED IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE 20th CENTURY
Authors: La Mai Thi Gia
Published: August 2022

The article examines and explains the meanings of archaic Vietnamese words in southern folk song collections published in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We have identified and selected typical Vietnamese words that are now rarely used or used differently. To explain these words’ meanings in folk songs, we use dictionaries, such as Vietnamese Dictionary, Ancient Vietnamese Vocabulary Dictionary, Đại Nam quốc âm tự vị (Dictionnaire Annamit) – the first Vietnamese dictionary, and Southern Dialect Dictionary. This research outlines a unique and exciting feature of the southern language that was popular in folk songs and people’s lives in the South.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE OF PREHISTORIC CAVES IN BA THUOC DISTRICT, THANH HOA PROVINCE: PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION
Authors: Nguyen Khac Su
Published: August 2022

Ba Thuoc is a mountainous district in western Thanh Hoa Province, where more than 20 archaeological sites have been discovered. One of the outstanding features here is the presence of Middle Pleistocene fauna in Lang Trang cave, including fossils of Gigantopithecus blacki, a giant ape. The appearance of early modern human fossils in the Late Pleistocene proves that Vietnam was the site of the earliest modern human evolution in Southeast Asia. In Ba Thuoc district, human communities were in continuous residence from 30,000 to 7,000 years BP and developed the Dieu stone craft industry. This industry merged with the Hoabinhian industry in the development process, creating a cultural nuance for the land of Ba Thuoc. By 7,000 years BP, the boundary between the two industries was virtually nonexistent. The prehistoric inhabitants here contributed to the formation of Middle Neolithic cultures in North Central Vietnam. In addition, the caves in Ba Thuoc were also places for the mountain-dwelling inhabitants of the Dong Son culture to visit and bury their dead in the centuries before and after the beginning of the common era. In this study, we systematized the documents on monuments and artifacts, and evaluated the outstanding cultural heritage of the prehistoric caves in Ba Thuoc district, which need to be preserved and promoted in the present day.
Expression of lipoprotein lipase and SORL1 genes in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Authors: Chumak Anatolii , Abramenko Iryna , Bilous Nadiya , Dyagil Iryna , Martyna Zoya
Published: August 2022

Introduction. Leukemic cells of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are characterized by high expression of the lipoprotein lipase (LPL) gene in unmutated (UM) status of the variable region of the immunoglobulin heavy chain (IGHV) genes and low expression of the SORL1 gene. SORL1 protein promotes the degradation of LPL in nervous cells in vitro that has been previously shown.
Objective: to study SORL1 gene expression in CLL patients depending on LPL gene expression and mutational status of IGHV genes.
Materials and methods. Analysis was performed in the group of 61 CLL patients. The IGHV gene mutational status was studied by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) followed by direct sequencing. LPL and SORL1 expression was evaluated by Quantitative Real-time PCR.
Results. Relative LPL expression levels in CLL samples ranged from 0.5 to 119.5 (mean 23.65 ± 5.19) and correlated with IGHV mutational status (p < 0.01). The average relative SORL1 expression level was 1.71 ± 0.55. No association between SORL1 expression and IGHV mutational status was found (p = 0.358). Among unmutated IGHV cases, negative correlation between LPL and SORL1 gene expression levels was identified (r = -0.764; p = 0.036).
Conclusion. The obtained data support the involvement of SORL1 in the post-translational regulation of LPL levels in leukemic cells in CLL.
Ketwords: chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lipoprotein lipase, SORL1.
Tendencies congenital heart diseases surgical correction. Ten years experience of Amosov National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery.
Authors: Lazoryshynets Vasyl , Ditkivsky Igor , Truba Yaroslav , Petrov Maksym , Mazur Oleksandra , Perepeka Iryna
Published: August 2022

Aim: To analyze the experience of treatment of congenital heart disease. Identify the proportions and ratios of surgical and endovascular treatments. Development of diagnostic service. To determine the impact of industry funding mechanisms on the development of endovascular surgery for congenital heart disease.
Materials and methods: The tendencies of cardiac surgery development of congenital heart defects on the basis of the analysis of endovascular and surgical methods of treatment are considered. Own results of 10 years of experience in the treatment of congenital heart disease are presented.
Results: An increase in the proportion of endovascular methods and a decrease in surgical treatments. The obtained data show a rapid increase in the share of medical procedures (from 48.9% to 89.4%) and a sharp decline in the share of diagnostic procedures (from 51.1% to 10.6%) in endovascular surgery. Early mortality after cardiac surgery in children is <5%, mortality after edovascular interventions - <1%. Ultrasound examination (ultrasound) of the heart - allows to detect 95% of all congenital heart defects and is shown to every citizen as a screening method. The influence of industry financing mechanisms on the development of endovascular surgery of congenital heart defects is shown. Expensive equipment began to be purchased at public expense, the number of equipment representatives on the market increased and, as a result, the number of endovascular procedures increased. Over the past 5 years, public funding for the needs of the industry has increased from 16 to 75%.
Conclusions: Today, pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery are reaping the fruits of the golden age in medical science. With the development of cardiac surgery, the number of operated patients increases every year. The successful outcome of treatment of patients with CHD depends on a comprehensive multidisciplinary team (Heart Team). New evidence-based approaches in resuscitation management allow to recover as soon as possible after the intervention. We see further development of the industry in the development of multidisciplinary teams to help patients with the CHD. Finally, we expect an increase in the regulatory burden and the cost of developing new treatments and diagnostics.
Key words: congenital heart defects, endovascular methods, open heart operations, minimally invasive interventions, critical heart defects.