bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Smart Canteen using Predictive Analysis
Authors: Dr. Zainab Mirza  , Bot Zeba  , Qadri Misbah  , Sayali Chowkekar  , Jishan Attar
Published: March 2023

The average person doesn't have much time these days to spend in the cafeteria simply waiting For the waiter to take their order. Many customers come to the canteen during their lunch break and Break, leaving them with little time to eat before heading back to their respective workplaces or educational
institutions. As aresult, individuals can order food whenever they want without repeatedly ringing the waiter thanks to this software. Our Web application nenables customers to make earlier reservations for food. The customer must reserve their meal or seat using our website. When customers make a reservation
for meals, the chefreceives the order and begins to prepare it.The current methods are manual, requiring paperwork for the billing system and file maintenance as well. In the recommended method The user will have access to the e-menu after making the payment online. Users will then provide feedback to restaurants on the basis of this feedback we recommend the best restaurants or hotels to the users. By donating leftover food to NGOs, we have attempted to reduce restaurant food waste in this system. In the event that eateries have any leftover food, NGOs will make a request. The restaurant management of that specific establishment receives this request.
A Guide to become NIST Compliant
Authors: Zahra Sayed  , Durriya Bandukwala  , Ayaaz Idrisi  , Aarish Faki  , Er. Asadullah Shaikh  , Sharique Shaikh  , Najib Baig Mirza
Published: March 2023

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) develops cybersecurity standards, guidelines, best practices, and other tools to meet the needs of American business, government organizations, and the general public. Their work spans from giving businesses accurate information that they can utilize immediately to longer-term research that anticipates technology developments and future challenges. Moreover, the needs of American industry and the general public are what drive their cybersecurity endeavors. They collaborate closely with stakeholders to set priorities and ensure that our resources are focused on the most urgent issues they face. NIST also advances the management of privacy risks, some of which are directly connected to cybersecurity, and broadens our understanding of those risks. Among the main areas on which NIST contributes and focuses are cryptography, education and workforce, emerging technologies, risk management, identity and access management, measurements, privacy, trustworthy networks, and trustworthy platforms. This research paper aims to focus on discussing the various controls of the NIST. It also emphasizes on the processes to be followed by the federal agencies to ensure that they are NIST compliant.
miR-10b-5p regulates venous endothelial cells in deep venous thrombosis by targeting MFG-E8
Authors: Li Ping , Liu Qingyun , Huang Zhenhua , Liu Yakun , Tang Feifei , Gao Sihai
Published: March 2023

Introduction

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common venous thromboembolic disease with an unclear pathogenesis. miR-10b-5p expression was increased in DVT patients and this study aims to determine the functional mechanism of miR-10b-5p in DVT development.

Material and methods

Rats were injected with miR-10b-5p and MFG-E8 related plasmids before DVT model establishment. The thrombus length, weight and size were measured. TUNEL staining was used to detect apoptosis of vascular endothelial cells. Cell transfection on HUVECs was performed to achieve miR-10b-5p suppression or/and MFG-E8 suppression. The cell viability, migration, angiogenesis ability and cell apoptosis of HUVECs were measured. The expression levels of miR-10b-5p, MFG-E8, JAK/STAT signal pathway related proteins in peripheral blood of DVT patients, rats, and HUVECs were detected by RT-qPCR and Western blot.

Results

DVT patients increased expression of miR-10b-5p and decreased expression of MFG-E8. miR-10b-5p expression was negatively correlated with MFG-E8. Rats with inhibition of miR-10b-5p or overexpression of MFG-E8 had less deteriorated thrombus, decreased thrombus length and weight, cell apoptosis and suppressed ratio of p-JAK/JAK and p-STAT3/STAT3. miR-10b-5p can negatively regulate and target MFG-E8 in HUVECs. HUVECs transfected with miR-10b-5p inhibitor had increased cell viability, migration and angiogenesis ability as well as suppressed cell apoptosis and decreased p-JAK/JAK and p-STAT3/STAT3 ratio, while co-transfection of miR-10b-5p inhibitor and MFG-E8 suppression can partially counteract the miR-10b-5p inhibitor.

Conclusions

Elevated expression of miR-10b-5p and decreased MFG-E8 expression were found in peripheral blood of DVT patient and inhibition on miR-10b-5p or overexpression of MFG-E8 can attenuate DVT in rat models.
5E-led hospital-community-family care in patients with lung cancer surgery: it does work
Authors: Jiang Lingyan , Sun Fengqiu , Li Juan , Tang Yingying , Zhu Lingling , Gu Ju
Published: March 2023

Introduction

Postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation is a very important part in the treatment and nursing care of patients with lung cancer. We aimed to evaluate the effects of 5E (encouragement, education, exercise, employment and evaluation)-led hospital-community-family care model in patients with lung cancer.

Material and methods

Patients with lung cancer undergoing surgery treatment in our hospital from January 1, 2021 to February 15, 2022 were selected. The patients were randomly assigned to the control and 5E group. The cardio-pulmonary function, quality of life and psychosocial adjustment level were evaluated and compared.

Results

A total of 154 patients with lung cancer involving 78 patients in the control group and 76 patients in the 5E groups were included. There were significant differences in the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC) at the one month, three months and six months follow-up between two group (all p<0.05). There were significant differences in the FEV1/FVC and peak expiratory flow (PEF) at six months follow-up between control group and 5E group (all p<0.05). There were significant differences in the 6 min walking test (6MWT), World Health Organization Quality of Life-100 Scale (WHOQOL-100) score and Self-report Psycho-social Adjustment to Illness Scale (PAIS-SR) score at the one month, three months and six months follow-up between two groups (all p<0.05).

Conclusions

5E-led hospital-community-family care model is beneficial to improve the cardiopulmonary function and quality of life in patients with lung cancer, which may worth promoting and using in clinical care of patients with lung cancer.
INTRAPERSONAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING AMONG WOMEN IN FISHING COMMUNITIES OF ENTEBBE MUNICIPALITY, WAKISO DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
Authors:   , Keneema Emily , Lwenge Mathias , Nanyunja Zaitune , Kawoozo Barbara , Ampeire Immaculate , Ssetaala Ali , Mpendo Juliet , Okech Brenda , Okodan Daniel
Published: March 2023

Background The chances of developing cervical cancer in Uganda continue to rise especially in the fishing communities due to the relatively higher prevalence of inter-related personal risk factors. This study aimed to examine the Intrapersonal Factors Associated with Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women in Fishing Communities of Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District. Methodology A descriptive cross-sectional survey study was conducted among women in the fishing communities of Entebbe-Municipality Wakiso district in Central Uganda and utilized quantitative methods of data collection. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire with multiple-response questions. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis were performed at 5% level significance. Results Of the 293 respondents that were interviewed, only 23.2% of women had ever been screened for cervical cancer. More than three-quarters of them knew that cervical cancer is not curable 234(79.9%). 150(51.2%) women mentioned that the age at the start of screening for cervical cancer in Uganda is 18 years and had 46% less prevalence of cervical cancer screening (cPR = 0.54 [0.33 - 0.90], p = 0.020). Among the perception attributes Cervical cancer screening prevalence was twice as high among women who agreed that cervical cancer is a curse from God (cPR = 2.43 [CI = 1.49 - 3.97], P = 0.000) compared to those who disagreed. Conclusion The intrapersonal factors associated with cervical cancer screening among women in the fishing communities of Entebbe municipality were mainly; marital status, employment status, knowledge of age at the start of the screening, and perceptions of the relevance of screening. Recommendation Communication and education should focus on awareness creation about the fact that even in a marriage where not much risky sexual behavior may be present, the risk of HPV infection remains apparent, for instance from sexually transmitted infections within the couple.
A PROSPECTIVE STUDY COMPARING TUBELESS MINI-PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY TO RETROGRADE INTRARENAL SURGERY FOR ≤2 CM RENAL STONES.
Authors:   , Devendra Pal Singh  , Ershad Hussain Galeti  , Saqib Shahab  , Gousia Begum Sowdagar
Published: March 2023

Objective: The present study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of tubeless mini-PCNL and RIRS in the management of renal stones of ⩽2 cm size. Patients and methods: This was a prospective study in 80 patients with renal stones of ⩽2 cm and were divided into two equal groups of patients choice: Group 1 were managed by tubeless mini-PCNL and Group 2 by RIRS using flexible ureteroscopy and laser. Intraoperative events like duration of surgery, stone clearance and complications were noted. Postoperative parameters taken into account were pain score, parenteral analgesic requirements, bleeding, need for blood transfusion, fever, hospital stay, cost of the procedure and number of days taken to return to normal work. Results: Both groups were comparable for preoperative parameters. Mean duration of surgery in group 1 and group 2 was 68.88 ± 7.20 minutes and 92.25 ± 14.62 minutes respectively (p<0.00001). The mean haemoglobin fall in group 1 and group 2 was 0.47±0.24 g/dl and in group 2 was 0.28±0.18 g/dl respectively (p=0.00013). In group 2, residual stones were present in 4 patients (on follow-up at 3 weeks), while in group 1 there was no residual stones. The cost of the treatment was more in the RIRS group with statistically significant difference (p<0.005). Conclusion: In a urological setup where LASER and flexible ureteroscope are not available, tubeless mini PCNL is a safe, efficacious and cost-effective option for the management of smaller (⩽ 2 cm) stones compared to RIRS procedure. Recommendations: Mini PCNL and RIRS are safe and feasible surgical options to manage ⩽ 2 cm renal stones. We recommend tubeless mini PCNL in a setup where LASER and flexible ureteroscope are not available.
A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF THE PREVALENCE OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE AMONG CHILDREN OF UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE YEARS AT HERI MISSION HOSPITAL IN BUHIGWE DISTRICT – KIGOMA, TANZANIA
Authors:   , Ally Mastura , O. Mauti Godfrey
Published: March 2023

Background:  Sickle cell disease has become a common inherited hemoglobin disorder. Various reports have shown that a high mortality rate of children under five years of age was reported in the year 2022 in Tanzania. This research aimed to determine the prevalence of sickle cell disease (SCD) amongst children under five years of age and their family history at Heri Mission Hospital in Buhigwe District, Kigoma.  Methods:  A convenient cross-sectional study was carried out to enroll 204 children under the age of five years at Heri Mission Hospital. The collected data were subjected to analysis of variances using the statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 28.0.1.0 software (SPSS Inc., USA). The Chi-square test was utilized in comparing proportions and frequency of occurrence of Haemoglobin (Hb) in the variables at P < 0.05 as the significance of variance.  Results:  The prevalence of SCD among children under five years was 28.3% (103/364). Among the positively tested with SCD, the majority were female at 71.7% (65/91), whereas males were 28.3% (26/91). Family records of the children with SCD showed that the proportional of SCD was significantly higher among family members with SCD 73.1% (38/52) than none SCD (14/52) 26.9% (X2 = 7.513, P < 0.05).  Conclusion:  The findings in this research showed a high rate of SCD amongst children under five years, and the family history of the victims showed it’s inheritable.  Recommendation:  Health awareness and proper mitigation strategies need to be addressed on how to curb the SCD in Buhigwe District and Tanzania as a country.
INSULIN RESISTANCE AND ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC ALTERATIONS IN NON-OBESE INDIAN PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION
Authors:   , Kumar Rajeev
Published: March 2023

Background:  Heart disease risk has been associated with cardiac steatosis. The relationships between cardiac steatosis, aberrant electrocardiograms (ECG), and specific metabolic syndrome symptoms (MetS) were studied. Method:  This prospective study was conducted from July 2021 to August 2022 at Patna Medical College & Hospital, Patna, and laboratory data and a 10-lead ECG were compared between 35 men without the MetS and 30 men with the MetS. Using 1.0 T magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy, the myocardial triglyceride (MTG) content was determined, and epicardial and pericardial fat was imaged using MR. SPSS 22.0 for Windows was used to conduct all statistical analyses. The Kolmogorove-Smirnov test was used to determine whether continuous variables were normal. Results:  Compared to participants without the MetS, men with the condition exhibited higher levels of MTG in their epicardial and pericardial fat depots (p <0.002). Patients with MetS had greater heart rates (p <0.002), longer PR intervals (p <0.043), a shift of the frontal plane QRS axis to the left (p <0.002), and lower QRS voltage (p <0.002). There was an inverse relationship between the frontal plane QRS axis and the QRS voltage and MTG content, waist circumference (WC), body mass index (BMI), TGs, and fasting blood glucose. Measures of insulin resistance were associated adversely with the QRS voltage, but high-density lipoprotein cholesterol correlated positively. The frontal plane QRS was determined by the MTG content and hypertriglyceridemia, while the QRS voltage was predicted by the WC and hyperglycemia. Conclusion:  Several alterations on the 10-lead ECG appear to be related to both the MetS and cardiac steatosis. In people with MetS, the frontal plane QRS axis is displaced to the left and the QRS voltage is reduced. In obese people with cardiometabolic risk factors, the presence of left ventricular hypertrophy may be understated by standard ECG criteria.
CADEXOMER VERSUS POVIDONE IODINE DRESSING IN CHRONIC LEG ULCERS- A PROSPECTIVE STUDY.
Authors:   , Raj Ayush , Raj Ankit , Singh Sakshi , Tajdar Yasir , Bhushan Vibhuti , Jha Pawan Kumar , Abhishek K
Published: March 2023

Background: In the present scenario the entire healthcare system has been overburdened with chronic wounds be it monetary wise or manpower requirements like nurses, doctors, etc. A chronic wound is being treated by many topical drugs which are prevailing in the market. So we considered this study i.e. “the effect of cadexomer and providone iodine on chronic leg ulcers”. Objective:  The main and primary objective of this study was to compare the outcome of both, Cadexomer and povidone-iodine, about their effect on the treatment of leg ulcers. Methods: With 30 patients in each group, 30 patients with chronic wounds participated in this prospective study. As part of the statistical analysis, Pearson's Correlation Coefficient and the Student's Paired T-Test are used. Results: Patients who received cadexomer iodine ointment had a significantly (p<0.05) greater rate of wound healing, as well as a significantly lower level of bacterial overload and promotion of the creation of granulation tissue. Conclusion: The effect of cadexomer as a vector in combination with providone iodine ointment resulted in a higher rate of biofilm, slough, and debris reduction and a better rate of granulation tissue formation promotion, both of which increased the rate at which a wound heals and lowered the cost of managing chronic wounds. Recommendation:  It is recommended that the efficacy of the ointments (cadexomer and providone iodine) be researched for proper healing of ulcers and wounds in diabetic leg ulcers because a significant number of diabetic patients experience leg ulcers because, in this study, it was discovered that over 60 people suffered with the risk of leg ulcers.
Comparison of Mathematics Learning Outcomes Online and Offline Students at Senior STIKES Medan Using Independent T-Test
Authors: Sipahutar Dame Meldaria
Published: March 2023

Mathematics is one of the compulsory subjects in formal education and has an essential role in the world of education. This research was conducted to determine the results of learning mathematics in students at STIKes Senior Medan online and offline. This study used a quasi-experiment using the comparative method. The number of samples used was from two classes and given two other learning treatments, namely online and offline. The samples used were 34 students for the odd school year 2020/2021 (online) and 39 for the bizarre school year 2021/2022 (offline). Then a normality and homogeneity test was carried out using the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) application program to determine whether the data were normally distributed and had the same variance. The results of testing the hypothesis using the independent t-test sig (2-tailed) 0.048 <0.05, so that as a basis for decision making in the independent sample t-test, it can be concluded that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Thus, with a 95% confidence level, there is a significant (significant) difference between online learning UAS mathematics learning outcomes and offline learning UAS mathematics learning outcomes.
Progressive system of execution and serving of criminal sentences at the present stage of functioning of the penal system of the Russian Federation
Authors: Горбань Д.В.
Published: March 2023

В статье рассмотрены современные направления совершенствования прогрессивной системы исполнения уголовных наказаний: включение в нее новых элементов, закрепление в уголовно-исполнительном законодательстве России самостоятельного принципа прогрессивной системы, распространение прогрессивной системы на альтернативные виды уголовных наказаний, взаимосвязь прогрессивной системы отбывания наказания с подготовкой к освобождению и пробацией. Каждое из этих направлений развития прогрессивной системы отбывания уголовных наказаний рассмотрено и подробно раскрыто. Целью статьи является комплексное исследование современных и перспективных направлений совершенствования прогрессивной системы отбывания уголовных наказаний. В качестве объекта исследования рассматриваются общественные отношения в сфере реализации прогрессивной системы отбывания уголовных наказаний. Предмет исследования – правовые нормы, регламентирующие про- грессивную систему отбывания уголовных наказаний. Основными методами при проведении исследо- вания явились анализ, индукция, сравнительно-правовой метод.

In the article the author discusses modern directions for improving the progressive system of execution of criminal penalties: the inclusion of new elements in it, the consolidation of the independent principle of the progressive system in the penal legislation of Russia, the extension of the progressive system to alternative types of criminal penalties, the relationship of the progressive system of serving sentences with preparation for release and probation. Each of these areas of development of a progressive system of serving criminal sentences is considered and disclosed in detail. The purpose of the article is a comprehensive study of modern and promising areas for improving the progressive system of serving criminal sentences. The object of the research is social relations in the sphere of implementation of the progressive system of serving criminal sentences. The subject of the research is the legal norms regulating the progressive system of serving criminal sentences. As the main methods in the study the author used analysis, induction, legal-comparative method.
Human resourcing in the Federal Penitentiary Service on the example of the FPS of Russia Department in the Vologda Region: problems and ways to solve them
Authors: Злотников С.А. , Колесова А.В.
Published: March 2023

В статье рассматриваются проблемные аспекты кадрового обеспечения уголовно-исполнительной системы Российской Федерации на примере УФСИН России по Вологодской области. Авторами изучены опубликованные научные работы по данной тематике, проведен анализ показателей кадрового состава территориального органа ФСИН России, определена структура некомплекта личного состава, проведен опрос уволившихся сотрудников и анализ основных причин оттока профессионально подготовленных кадров. Сделаны выводы о важности увеличения денежного довольствия за счет установления ежемесячной доплаты сотрудникам УИС, имеющим право на пенсию, даны предложения о внесении соответствующих изменений в нормативные правовые акты. Реализация высказанных авторами предложений будет способствовать повышению престижа службы в уголовно-исполнительной системе и положительно отразится на сохранении высококвалифицированного кадрового ядра Федеральной службы исполнения наказаний в целом.

In the article the authors discuss the problematic aspects of human resourcing of the penal system of the Russian Federation on the example of the FPS of Russia Department in the Vologda Region. The authors studied published scientific works on this topic, analyzed the indicators of the personnel composition of the territorial body of the FPS of Russia, determined the structure of the shortage of personnel, conducted a survey of retired employees and analyzed the main reasons for the outflow of professionally trained personnel. They give a conclusion on the importance of increasing the monetary allowance by establishing a monthly surcharge for employees of the penal system who are entitled to a pension, and make proposals for making appropriate changes to regulatory legal acts. The implementation of the proposals made by the authors will contribute to increasing the prestige of service in the penal system and will positively affect the preservation of a highly qualified personnel core of the Federal Penitentiary Service as a whole.
Creation of a probation institute in Russia
Authors: Сережкина М.А.
Published: March 2023

В работе рассмотрены признаки и виды института пробации, а также этапы его законодательного закрепления в Российской Федерации. Целью работы является исследование процесса становления института пробации в законодательстве России. Методологическую основу исследования составили опрос, статистический метод, анализ, системно-структурный, формально-логический методы. Объектом исследования является институт пробации. Предметом исследования является нормативно-правовое регулирование института пробации в российском уголовном, уголовно-процессуальном, уголовно-исполнительном праве и его законодательное закрепление. В работе освещена проблема отсутствия единого законодательного акта, определяющего сущность и регулирующего реализацию института пробации. Проанализирован процесс и проблемы законодательного закрепления института пробации в Российской Федерации. Проведен краткий анализ и выявлены пробелы проекта федерального закона «О пробации в Российской Федерации», прошедшего в настоящий момент процедуру общественного обсуждения. Приведены результаты опроса, проведенного среди сотрудников уголовно-исполнительной системы на тему эффективности мер ресоциализации и социальной адаптации осужденных, освобождаемых из мест лишения свободы.

In the article the author considers the features and types of the institution of probation, as well as the stages of its legislative consolidation in the Russian Federation. The purpose of the work is to study the process of formation of the institution of probation in the legislation of Russia. As the methodological basis of the study the author uses a survey, a statistical method, analysis, system-structural, formal-logical methods. The object of the research is the institute of probation. The subject of the study is the legal regulation of the institution of probation in the Russian criminal, criminal procedure, criminal executive law and its legislative consolidation. The paper highlights the problem of the lack of a single legislative act that defines the essence and regulates the implementation of the institution of probation. The process and problems of legislative consolidation of the institution of probation in the Russian Federation are analyzed. The author carries out brief analysis and defines gaps in the draft Federal Law «On Probation in the Russian Federation», which has currently undergone a public discussion procedure. The author also presents the results of a survey conducted among employees of the penitentiary system on the effectiveness of measures of resocialization and social adaptation of convicts released from places of deprivation of liberty.
Peculiarities of establishing criminal liability for assistance to suicide in the Russian criminal legislation
Authors: Сизова А.С.
Published: March 2023

Статья посвящена анализу альтернативных способов содействия совершению самоубийства, закрепленных в части 2 статьи 1101 Уголовного кодекса Российской Федерации. Толкование данных способов позволяет в конечном итоге разграничить такие правовые явления, как содействие совершению самоубийства, ассистированное самоубийство и эвтаназия. Исследование содержательного характера способов содействия совершению самоубийства позволило провести их классификацию и определить данное преступление в качестве дистанционного, то есть опосредо- ванно воздействующего на сознание и волю потерпевшего.

The article is devoted to the analysis of alternative ways of assistance to a suicide, enshrined in part 2 of article 1101 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The interpretation of these methods ultimately makes it possible to distinguish between such legal phenomena as facilitated suicide, assisted suicide and euthanasia. The study of the meaningful nature of the ways to facilitate the commission of suicide made it possible to classify them and define this crime as a remote one, that is, indirectly affecting the consciousness and will of the victim.
Estrutura da Dívida Pública Brasileira
Authors: Silva Gustavo Jorge
Published: March 2023

O presente artigo pretende apresentar uma chave de leitura da história econômica brasileira a partir de um panorama histórico da constituição da dívida pública brasileira, notadamente da dívida externa. O processo de endividamento estatal é lido a partir de uma abordagem que procura identificar aspectos estruturais historicamente situados capazes de definir historicamente o padrão de endividamento estatal brasileiro em diferentes momentos no tempo. Valendo-se de aportes de autores brasileiros que fizeram leituras da história brasileira em momento anterior a partir de uma chave de análise análoga, buscar-se-á compreender como o pensamento desses autores poderia ajudar na compreensão da mudança estrutural mais recente da dinâmica de endividamento público do Brasil.
Sürdürülebilir Mimarlıkda Pasif Evin Rolü
Authors: MAMMADOVA Farida , AHMADOVA Solmaz , YAMAÇLI Ruşen
Published: March 2023

Pasif konut, enerji verimli konut sektöründeki gelişmelerden biridir. Pasif konutun arkasındaki teknoloji iyi kurulmuş ve dünya çapında önemli olumlu sonuçlarla son yirmi yılda test edilmiş olsa da, teknolojinin uygulanması durumunda dikkate alınması ve olası üstesinden gelinmesi gereken çeşitli zorluklar vardır. Binalarda insanlar için elverişsiz bir ortam gelişir: yapı malzemeleri, mobilya ve teçhizat ile birlikte insan vücuduna zararlı maddeler dairelere girer, havalandırma sistemleri binada hava temizliği sağlamaz, gürültü rejimi bozulur, binalarda ısı kayıpları yüksektir ve içlerindeki mikro iklim, konforlu yaşam ortamının gereksinimlerini karşılamaz. Çok katlı binalar, sakinlerine arazi ile gerekli bağlantıyı sağlayamıyor, aşırı büyük konut binalarının etrafında olumsuz mikro iklim ve psikolojik ortam oluşuyor, binaların mimari görünümü modern insanın estetik ihtiyaçlarını karşılamıyor. Mimarlar dünyanın tüm çevre sorunlarını çözemezler, ancak şu anda tüketilen enerjinin yalnızca bir kısmını gerektiren binalar tasarlayabilirler. Modern geliştiriciler, en son teknolojileri kullanarak çevre dostu evler inşa etmeye başladılar. Bu sektördeki en son başarılardan biri, pasif bir ev veya pasif-ev olmuştur. Bir pasif-ev, yalnızca doğal malzemeler kullanan, geleneksel ısıtma sistemleri olmayan ve elektrik tüketimi en aza indirilen bir evdir. Bu makale, enerji verimli (pasif) evlerin inşasının ana yönlerini, pasif-evlerin olumlu ve olumsuz yönlerini tartışmaktadır. Bu makale, çevre kirliliği ile ilişkili ve insan sağlığını etkileyen çevre sorunlarına olası bir çözüm önermektedir. Enerji tasarruflu evlerin inşasına yönelik bir süreç önerilmektedir.
Pendampingan Tata Laksana Surat oleh Sekretaris Lingkungan di Paroki Salib Suci Tropodo Keuskupan Surabaya
Authors: Hadisoebroto Andreas Emmanuel , Lestari Indriana , Adven Sarbani Yohanes , Nelladia Cendra Anastasia , Suryo Subandoro Philipus
Published: March 2023

Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dengan judul Pendampingan Tata Laksana Surat Oleh Sekretaris Lingkungan di Paroki Salib Suci Tropodo dilakukan untuk menjawab harapan Keuskupan Surabaya guna adanya keseragaman dalam penanganan aktivitas administrasi yang dilakukan oleh para sekretaris lingkungan terutama dalam penggunaan kepala surat dan pembuatan surat serta formulir. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dilakukan dalam beberapa tahapan yaitu: Pertama, melakukan diskusi dengan Ketua Pusat Pastoral Keuskupan Surabaya untuk menyamakan persepsi dan berkonsultasi mengenai pedoman tata laksana surat yang akan digunakan oleh sekretaris lingkungan. Kedua, melakukan diskusi dan wawancara dengan para sekretaris lingkungan di Paroki Salib Suci Tropodo. Ketiga, melakukan  pembekalan penggunaan kepala surat dan templat formulir bagi para sekretaris lingkungan di Paroki Salib Suci Tropodo
Pendampingan Pelaksanaan Sistem Administrasi Inventori UKM “Sumber Berkat Mandiri”, Kabupaten Blitar
Authors: Sulindra Eric , Hartani Tuti , Tedjo Ester Widawati , Sarbani Yohanes Adven , Subandoro Philipus Suryo
Published: March 2023

UKM Sumber Berkat Mandiri merupakan toko yang menjual kurang lebih 350 jenis alat perternakan, pertanian modern, dan teknik. Sumber Berkat Mandiri melayani pembeli secara langsung maupun melalui lokapasar (marketplace). Banyaknya item barang yang dijual menyebabkan kesulitan bagi pemilik UKM mengelola barang dagangannya. Apalagi pemiliknya masih menggunakan “sistem manajemen warung”, padahal hampir seluruh urusan dikerjakan secara perorangan dan tidak tercatat secara rapi. Oleh karena itu, sering mengalami kelebihan stok maupun kekurangan stok. Pada kegiatan pengabdian tahun lalu, tim abdimas sudah memperkenalkan aplikasi manajemen inventori. Namun ternyata UKM masih mengalami kesulitan untuk menggunakan aplikasi tersebut. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberikan pendampingan dalam penerapan aplikasi manajemen  inventori tersebut dan menyiapkan panduan kerja bagi mitra agar dapat menggunakan aplikasi inventori managemen tersebut. Dengan adanya pendampingan penggunaan aplikasi managemen inventori, mitra dapat memiliki bekal keterampilan dan kepiawaian menggunakan aplikasi dalam pencatatan jumlah dan kendali terhadap inventori barang dagangannya, serta membuat pengelolaan inventori menjadi lebih efektif dan efisien.
Aplikasi Pembelajaran Edukatif Bahasa Isyarat pada Sekolah Luar Biasa (SLB ) "Tunas Bangsa", Kota Balikpapan
Authors: Hidayati Qory , Retno sari Danar , Jamal Nurwahidah , Manjelang Sony Fajar
Published: March 2023

Salah satu permasalahan yang dihadapi Sekolah Luar Biasa (SLB) Tunas Bangsa adalah terbatasnya jumlah guru khusus untuk melatih berkomunikas bagi siswa berkebutuhan khusus tuna rungu. Selain hal tersebut, kegiatan melatih berkomunikasi membutuhkan waktu yang lama dan berkelanjutan, sehingga banyak guru dan siswa yang jenuh dan bosan dalam kegiatan tersebut. Pelatihan pembelajaran mandiri berkomunikasi untuk siswa tuna rungu menggunakan sistem aplikasi tuna rungu wicara, bertujuan untuk mengatasi permasalahan terbatasnya jumlah SLB dan guru yang menangani siswa tuna rungu, mengatasi kejenuhan dan kebosanan dalam proses belajar mengajar serta mempercepat kemampuan berkomunikasi bagi siswa tersebut. Metode pelaksanaan pada pengembangan bahan ajar secara mandiri ini melalui pengembangan perangkat lunak berbasis android, dimana materi yang disajikan pada aplikasi ini diambil langsung dari sumber acuan yaitu sekolah Tunas Bangsa sebagai salah satu SLB yang menangani siswa tuna rungu dan wicara di kota Balikpapan. Siswa dapat belajar berkomunikasi dengan cara menirukan gerakan mulut (bibir, gigi dan lidah) untuk berlatih bicara sesuai text yang diinputkan. Implementasi aplikasi ini disosialisasikan kepada guru dan siswa tahap pemula untuk memudahakn dalam pemahaman Bahasa isyarat dasar. Pengembangan materi yang lebih lengkap menjadi salah satu pengembangan yang perlu dilakukan selanjutnya untuk aplikasi ini.
Penerapan Solar Cell untuk Mendukung Ketahanan Energi dan Perekonomian Pedagang Kaki lima Ruang Terbuka Hijau Kota Balikpapan
Authors: Kango Riklan , Kusno Hendra Sanjaya , Pongtuluran Ezra Hartarto , Wijayani Dahyang Ika Leni , Suhaedi Suhaedi
Published: March 2023

Sumber listrik komunitas pedagang kaki lima di Taman Bekapai Kota Balikpapan tergantung sumber PLN sehingga mengakibatkan masalah krisis energi listrik. Serta besarnya investasi yang harus dikeluarkan untuk membangun jaringan listrik sistem kabel menjadi hambatan. Tujuan pengabdian ini menerapkan produk teknologi panel surya 60 WP dengan pembangkitan listrik solar cell yang diintegrasikan pada etalase gerobak pedagang kaki lima sebagai efisiensi biaya operasional listrik yang ramah lingkungan. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan secara langsung dan terbatas memperhatikan protokol kesehatan. Adapun tahapannya: (1) menerapkan produk sumber listrik dari energi baru untuk gerobak pedagang kaki lima (2) pendampingan operasional teknis perawatan panel surya terhadap pedagang, (3) pelatihan manajemen informasi akuntansi sebagai pengelolaan keuangan usaha mitra, (4) evaluasi dan pemantauan hasil kegiatan program bina desa. Hasil program ini adalah tersedianya 1 (satu) gerobak pedagang kaki lima yang terintegrasi dengan teknologi panel surya 60 WP/h sebagai sumber energi listrik dan penerangan. Terpasangnya panel surya ini mampu mengurangi operasional listrik pedagang dengan efisiensi sekitar 13-17%. Selain itu, ada peningkatan 56% pengetahuan mitra tentang manajemen usaha dan 70% peningkatan keterampilan dalam menggunakan panel surya sebagai alternatif sumber listrik terhadap gerobak pedagang.
Beery VMI Scores of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Undergoing Occupational Therapy
Authors: Carsone Blair , Green Katherine , Torrence William , Henry Bridgett
Published: March 2023

Visual motor integration (VMI) is the ability to control hand movements through vision. Children with autism are at risk for VMI deficits although this correlation is well described in previous research not much else is known about the relationship between autism and VMI. This study investigated the potential predictors of VMI performance in children with autism. The impact of occupational therapy attendance, age, gender, and pre-Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of VMI scores on post-Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of VMI scores were analyzed. Secondary data from 104 subjects were analyzed using multiple linear regression. It was concluded that the pre-Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of VMI score was the greatest predictor of the post-Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of VMI score. Age and gender were not predictive. Occupational therapy attendance was not a significant predictor; however, there was a significant difference between pre and post-assessment scores. The findings of this study illustrate that children with autism who have VMI deficits can benefit from rehabilitation services, that all ages and both genders can expect similar positive outcomes, and that these positive changes were not limited by attendance. Professionals can utilize the predictive model to formulate realistic goals based on current VMI performance for both rehabilitative and school settings.
Towards the institutionalization of inclusive education in Palestinian kindergartens
Authors: Elyan Rabiha M. I.
Published: March 2023

Despite the importance of inclusive education as a human right for people with special needs, clear foundations and criteria are absent for integrating children with special needs into kindergartens in Palestine. This has led to their exclusion from Palestinian kindergartens, whether directly or indirectly. This study identifies the foundations needed for the institutionalization of inclusive education in Palestinian kindergartens (KG), and the requirements for implementing these foundations. The study utilized qualitative data collection and analysis methods and conducted semi-structured interviews with specialists in inclusion, educational policymakers, kindergartens principals and teachers, and parents. In addition, the content of the national documents that deal with inclusive education was analyzed, with special reference to the issue of inclusion in kindergartens. Grounded theory techniques were used to conduct an inductive analysis of qualitative data (thematic analysis). The results showed that four themes and thirteen sub-themes denote the essential foundations that must be integrated towards the institutionalization of inclusive education in Palestinian kindergartens. These essential foundations are: activating the right base, formulating policies, developing practices, and creating trends. Accordingly, several sub-elements were identified from each of the essential foundations. The study proposes specific recommendations that might help overcome the challenges ahead in the process of institutionalizing inclusive kindergartens in the Palestinian context.
Successions of the zoobenthos of Dubossary reservoir under the impact of hydro power engineering
Authors: Filipenco Serghei
Published: March 2023

In 1954, the Dubossary reservoir was formed on the middle Dniester. Changes in the hydrological regime in the early years led to a reduction in zoobenthic species from 190 to 75, mainly litho- and psammoreophiles. In the 1970s, the species composition increased to 130 and to 160 in the 1980s. The total abundance was of 18000 ind./m2, the biomass of the “soft” zoobenthos was up to 40 g/m2. After the construction of the Novodnestrovskoye PSP in 1984, the flow rate decreased in the Dubossary reservoir, silting and overgrowing with macrophytes intensified. The successions of benthos continued, it became more pelophilic with a predominance of the oligochaete-chironomid complex and mollusks. The number of species decreased to 120 by 1990, and now it has increased to 169, and invasive species have appeared. Dreissena dominates in the malacofauna. The number of “soft” benthos, which is 94% formed by the oligochaete-chironomid complex, in 2010-2021 amounted to 3450 ind./m2 with a biomass of 13.37 g/m2.
Environmental factors, circadian activity, eating behavior as a means of preventing respiratory syndromes
Authors: Listopadova Liudmila , Sheptitsky Vladimir , Mereuţă Ion , Baciu Anatolie
Published: March 2023

The main goal of this work is to develop a conceptual elaboration of approaches to the prevention of energy metabolism imbalance, gas exchange disorders. An enriched environment, feeding behavior, hedonic food intake, and a "night work" model were used in rats. The microbiome of the upper respiratory tract has been studied. Periodic monitoring of the microbial composition and abundance of the microbiome of the upper respiratory tract makes it possible to objectively monitor the reactivity of the respiratory system to the action of environmental factors. Influence of beneficial bacteria on the respiratory tract appears to be important for physiologically based prevention of respiratory syndromes.
Variability of Sesamum indicum L. germoplasm after reaction to suboptimal temperature and its agronomic value
Authors: Mogîlda Anatolii
Published: March 2023

The paper presents data on the influence of the minimum temperature (15 °C) on the genotypes of sesame, 40 in number, from the gene bank of the Plant Genetic Resources Laboratory, by modeling artificial environmental stress under laboratory conditions. Cluster analysis (k – means) of a set of cultivars and lines of sesame highlighted a cluster of 23 genotypes with higher germination indices, length of root and stem. Among these, the genotypes L1, Iubileinâi, Cubanet 55 and Delco recorded the highest values according to the number of capsules per plant (45.5-53.9) and productivity per plant (7.4-8.3 g) in combination with indications of important agronomic characters and resistance to low temperatures obtained in the experiences of field.
Optimization of the method of molecular analysis of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma Solani' in weeds
Authors: Bahsiev Aighiuni , Zamorzaeva Irina
Published: March 2023

The article demonstrates the results of the molecular analysis of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma solani' presence in some weed species, possible reservoirs of infection. During the study, the optimal conditions for the determination of phytoplasma in weeds were selected. The research was carried out over three years. The presence of the pathogen 'Ca. P. solani' was found in the plants of Solanum nigrum and Convolvulus arvense. Also, as a result of the study, it was established that the method of isolation by boiling in alkaline solution is the most efficient and allows to obtain truthful results compared to other methods used.
Monitoring of penicillium infection during eggplant ontogenesis
Authors: Deaghileva Angela , Tumanova Lidia , Mitin Valentin , Focsa Nina , Grajdieru Cristina
Published: March 2023

Pathogenic fungi attack plants at any phase of development from the seedling stage to the seed maturing stage. The microflora found on seeds can be both pathogenic and saprotrophic. Some saprotrophs, including micromycetes of the storage period, such as Penicillium spp., under certain conditions are able to pass to parasitism, causing mold of the seed. On the other hand, Penicillium spp. is known to play an important role in soil fertilization and stimulation of plant growth. Identification of Penicillium spp. during eggplant ontogenesis «from seed to seed» was done. Several eggplant genotypes of local selection were used in the study. Molecular analysis using nested-PCR and a set of primers designed for species-specific regions of the Penicillium genome: P. chrisogenum, P. expansum, P. citrinum, P. verrucosum, P. griseofulvum, P. brevicompactum was performed. The identification of the pathogens of genus Penicillium in the seeding material, in the leaves collected at different stages of plant development and in seeds isolated at the phase of biological maturity of the fruits was carried out.
Influence of temperature and fungal pathogens on the activity of peroxidases in common wheat
Authors: Lupașcu Galina , Rudacova Angela , Rudacov Serghei , Cherdivară Ala , Gavzer Svetlana , Cristea Nicolae
Published: March 2023

Peroxidase – one of the proteins associated with pathogenesis – has been found to react specifically in wheat genotype x temperature x F. oxysporum / D. sorokiniana interactions, both at the level of integral activity and of particular isoforms. Relevant isoforms have been identified, the activity of which has been significantly increased in the action of pathogens, which indicates their important role in the defensive reactions of wheat plants against the causative agents of root rot.
Saproxylic coleopterans from the reserve „Pădurea Domnească”
Authors: Bacal Svetlana , Buşmachiu Galina
Published: March 2023

The paper presents the results of the research carried out on the saproxylic coleoptera species from the Pădurea Domnească Reserve. Coleoptera species were collected using 2 methods: the manual and trunk trap. Manually 40 species from 35 genera and 18 families were collected, and by the trunk trap method allowed to identify 24 species from 23 genera and 14 families. Three species were common, colleted by both methods. As a result of investigation a total of 61 species were revealed in the reserve, between them three species - Lopheros rubens (Gyllenhal, 1817), Megatoma undata (Linnaeus, 1758) and Axinotarsus ruficollis (Olivier, 1790) were identified as new for the fauna of the Republic of Moldova and other 4 species Aromia moschata (Linnaeus, 1758), Cucujus cinnaberinus (Scopoli, 1763), Morimus funereus (Mulsant, 1863) and Lucanus cervus (Linnaeus, 1785) are rare, included in the Red Book of the Republic of Moldova.
In Silico validated primers for metabarcoding terrestrial vertebrate species from the Republic of Moldova
Authors: Sîtnic Victor
Published: March 2023

In the present study, we aimed to design and perform in silico testing of new primers that could be used for metabarcoding research of terrestrial vertebrates species from the Republic of Moldova. Using bioinformatics techniques, were determined the taxonomic coverage, specificity and degree of conservation of new primers in comparison to universal primers used for vertebrate metabarcoding. The target group consisted of 174 terrestrial vertebrate species that are part of Moldova's fauna and whose mitogenomes are included in the global RefSeq database. In the frame of this group of species the new candidate primers demonstrated a superior performance.
Diversity of ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from the Republic of Moldova
Authors: Mînzat Cristian , Bușmachiu Galina
Published: March 2023

Ants are an important group of insects for the normal functioning of ecosystems, with a major influence on their habitats. The paper includes the data from literature, collections made between 2019-2022 and the specimens stored in the Museum of Entomology of the Institute of Zoology. As a result of the research carried out on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, a total of 65 species of ants were identified, of which the subfamily Ponerinae, genus Ponera and 7 species –Camponotus piceus, Cardiocondyla stambuloffii, Formica glauca, Lasius distinguendus, Plagiolepis pygmaea, Ponera coarctata and Temnothorax corticalis are new for the fauna of the country.
The socio-economic and environmental impact of meteo-climatic phenomena in the warm period of the year in the Republic of Moldova
Authors: Cazac Valeriu , Codreanu Igor
Published: March 2023

The scientific content of this article reflects a continuation of research on the temporal and spatial variability of weather-climatic phenomena on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, their frequency and changing trends at the beginning of the 21st century. Therefore, knowing the genesis and the spatio-temporal evolution of the weather-climatic phenomena, also requires the research of the degree of vulnerability and impact on the population, as well as on the different sectors of the national economy. These results are a convincing support for the elaboration and implementation of the national strategy and program for adaptation and mitigation of the consequences of environmental risks. Thus, the study correlates the manifestation regime of the weather-climatic phenomena of the last 15 years with the material damages expressed in financial units on agriculture, transport and other areas of economic activity in the Republic of Moldova.