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INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SERVICES OF THE SEA PORTS OF THE BLACK SEA-AZOV BASIN FROM THE POSITIONS OF INTERPORT COMPETITION
Authors: UKHANOVA I.O.
Published: March 2022

Topicality. The urgency of the topic is due to the rapid development of integration and globalization processes that have changed the conditions of port business and the requirements for the provision of seaport services. An increasingly problematic issue is the need to determine the competitiveness of Ukraine's maritime infrastructure, which lags behind most developed countries in terms of service quality and speed of transport, in order to further identify effective ways to increase the competitive position of seaports. The problem of analysis of interport competition and competitiveness of port services in modern conditions of world market development requires improvement of the methodological apparatus. Analysis of the international competitiveness of port services is considered necessary to do according to a methodology that takes into account the set of production facilities and the relationships between them, the influence of numerous factors and variables using modern methods of multicriteria analysis..Aim and tasks. The aim of the article is to determine the current competitive position of Ukrainian seaports in the Black Sea-Azov basin using the method of "Data Envelopment Analysis" to provide further recommendations for its improvement..Research results. The study found that the competitiveness of services is understood as the degree of their compliance with the requirements of the selected market; as a set of factors that reflect both the technical and economic characteristics of services and the conditions of their implementation; as a set of consumer and cost characteristics, in connection with which there is a distribution of demand. In general, the factors influencing the competitiveness of seaport services can be grouped into a block of geographical, natural-climatic, infrastructural, logistical-technological, geopolitical and institutional factors. Assessment of the competitiveness of seaports from the standpoint of interport competition by the method of "Analysis of the operating environment" determined that the ports of Chernomorsk, Yuzhny, Odessa quite effectively use available capacity (88.6%, 98.9% and 85.1% respectively), but lag behind indicators of the ports of Trabzon, Batumi, Constanta, Burgas, South, Caucasus.Conclusion. The study found that the main approach on the basis of which is the formation of the competitiveness of the seaport, is a resource approach aimed at increasing port capacity. To analyze the international competitiveness of port services used a methodology that takes into account the set of production facilities and the relationships between them, the influence of factors and variables using methods of multi-criteria analysis (method "Analysis of the operating environment"). Prospects for future research are related to the development of effective ways to increase and use port capacity to increase the international competitiveness of Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea-Azov region.
Conciliatory methods of settling cases in administrative proceedings
Authors: Dobkowska Bogusława
Published: March 2022

The article presents conciliatory case settling methods in administrative proceedings. These methods are administrative settlement and mediation. The institution of administrative settlement has existed in the CAP since 1980.The institution of mediation, on the other hand, was introduced into the CAP because of the 2017 amendment. The purpose of the article is to present these institutions and to verify them in practice. There is no doubt that the introduction of mediation into the administrative procedure constitutes an implementation of the trend of  implementation of ADR methods37, which certainlydeserves to be approved of. It appears that the institution of mediation in administrative proceedings has the chance to work out to a greater extent than the administrative settlement.
Book Reviews
Authors: Rogacz Dawid , Ude Donald Mark C. , Moloi Tshepo Mvulane
Published: March 2022

Douglas L. Berger, Indian and Intercultural Philosophy: Personhood, Consciousness and Causality. London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2021, 240 pp.

Joseph C. A. Agbakoba, Development and Modernity in Africa: An Intercultural Philosophical Perspective, Cologne: Rüdiger Köppe Verlag, 2019, 405 pp.

Adekeye Adebajo (ed.), The Pan-African Pantheon: Prophets, Poets and Philosophers, Auckland Park, South Africa: Jacana Media, 2020. 655 pp.
Misuse of Antipyretic Amid Fear of COVID-19 Vaccine
Authors: Gautam Arun , Bhattarai Urza
Published: March 2022

The COVID-19 vaccination campaign is going on in Nepal through different phases of immunisation. It has been observed that people are misusing antipyretics and analgesics with the fear of adverse events following immunisation. The possibility of antipyretics and analgesics blunting the antibody response of the human body can be a potential cause for lower immune response and thus a reason for lower efficacy of the vaccine. Prophylactic use of over-the-counter analgesics and antipyretics is to be discouraged until the data for or against its use is available.
On the fundamental science of law and some of its directions
Authors: Kleandrov Mikhail I.
Published: March 2022

The article deals with the problems of science as a form of cognition of the surrounding world in terms of systematization of knowledge about the laws of nature, society, the state, thinking. The assumption is justified on the basis of scientific knowledge of the world in the initial phase of the emergence of human civilization: from the discovery of fire (science) and with the regulation of relations in each primitive social formation through education it practices and the consequent formation mechanism of interpersonal non-violent method of resolving disputes, quarrels and conflicts (socio-humanistic Sciences). When considering the problems of fundamental, search and applied science, the author notes that the organizational forms of science (academic, University, industry and – this is new – individual) are not “tied” to the types of research.
Fundamental science, including the science of law, – is, in the author's opinion, a search in the field of obscurity, a problem of the over-horizon level. At the same time, there are those areas of fundamental science of law that arose from ancient times and continue to be relevant today, and they will be in the indefinite future.
As an example of this trend, the author considers the problem of property rights in symbiosis with the problem of justice, in particular, asks the question: what subject of law in our country today owns natural resources by right of ownership? The author believes that the answer here should be based on constitutional provisions, but the current Constitution of the Russian Federation does not contain a direct fixing of this property, which leads to serious negative consequences, which is outlined in this work. The very constitutional basis for regulating these relations should be based on the principles of justice, and all subsequent legislation should comply with it.
The Russian Constitution and the evolution of federal relations
Authors: Khabrieva Thalia Ya.
Published: March 2022

The model of federal relations enshrined in the Constitution of the Russian Federation is constantly evolving as a result of the development of legislative regulation and the practice of its application. The article analyzes its development in the period 2000 - 2003 on the basis of the Federal Law “On the general principles of the organization of legislative (representative) and executive bodies of state power of the subjects of the Russian Federation”, in particular, such changes as the introduction of the institute of federal influence (coercion); clarification of the role of contracts and agreements concluded between the executive authorities of the Russian Federation and the subjects of the Federation in regulating federal relations; improvement of the division of powers between the federal center and the subjects of the Federation, including budgetary federalism. Russian federalism is regarded as cooperative, the legal space of which cannot be formed without the participation of the subjects of the Federation. The author substantiates that in the sphere of joint management, federal public authorities should be guided by the principle of “reasonable restraint” and not intrude into those relations that a subject of the Russian Federation can regulate without prejudice to the qualitative fulfillment of the tasks of public authority. At the same time, the subjects of the Federation should not emphasize their specifics, it is necessary to proceed from the principle of consolidation of legislation, the creation of uniform rules operating in a single economic space. The author comes to the conclusion that the incompleteness of the constitutional regulation of federal relations allows them to evolve in different directions, to look for an optimal model of the federal structure for Russia.
Judicial ethics, its subject and essence
Authors: Strogovich Mikhail S.
Published: March 2022

The article analyzes the problems of judicial ethics as a science of the application of moral norms, morality in the specific conditions of judges, prosecutors, investigators and lawyers, the imple-mentation of moral principles and requirements in the investigation and resolution of criminal cases, critically assesses opinions on the allocation of “professional morality” and specific moral norms for lawyers.
The author proposes to divide judicial ethics into General and Special parts; the first covers gen-eral theoretical questions about the nature of this science, methods of investigating judicial and ethical problems, etc.; the second - ethical issues of the activities of the main subjects of criminal proceedings: judges, prosecutors, investigators, lawyers. At the same time, two sets of issues are integrated into the subject of judicial ethics: the moral foundations of procedural norms and the moral ways of their application in the investigation and resolution of criminal cases.
The Law on the Protection of Peace
Authors: Trainin Aron N.
Published: March 2022

The article shows the reasons for the adoption by the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on March 12, 1951 of the Law “On the Protection of Peace”, its general political and legal characteristics are given, the content of the concept of “propaganda of war” is disclosed, the ways of its implementation are named, propaganda is distinguished from incitement as criminally punishable acts, the provision is justified, according to which criminal liability for propaganda should occur regardless of criminal results. Special attention is paid in the article to the campaigns of persecution of peace fighters that took place in a number of countries.
Protection of banking activity: the criminal-legal aspect
Authors: Tosunyan Garegin A.
Published: March 2022

The article is devoted to the issues of “large-scale” improvement of special banking, tax and criminal legislation, filling gaps and eliminating contradictions between certain norms of Criminal, Civil and Banking Law.
The development of entrepreneurship in general and the capital market in particular requires a radical revision of not only the Criminal Code, but also a coordinated change in the entire block of criminal law regulations. The need to take urgent measures to improve legislation is also due to the fact that the sphere of banking capital has become one of the most criminogenic sectors of the domestic economy.
The article examines certain issues related to the lagging behind the formation of a system of legislative support for new monetary relations from the pace of the formation of a free market. The improvement of the capital market requires an integrated approach to the improvement of criminal, banking and tax legislation, the achievement of full consistency, a clear formulation and assimilation of the basic concepts and categories of financial activity, the formation of strong business traditions.
The sphere of financial and credit relations, due to the complete absence of legal regulation of new types of activities, turned out to be open to illegal encroachments, in connection with which the author comes to the conclusion that it is necessary to include new articles in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation aimed at protecting “civilized” entrepreneurs from criminal encroachments.
In conclusion, a proposal was made on the need to supplement the criminal legislation with a number of conceptual provisions that ensure the functioning of the capital market and the protection of civilized banking.
Fake transactions in Russian law: history and modernity
Authors: Gabov Andrey V.
Published: March 2022

This article examines the phenomenon of a fake transaction. The author shows the origin of this institution in the decisions of the civil cassation Department of the Governing Senate in the Russian Empire. In particular, it is shown that initially such decisions were about circumventing the law, then the idea of fictitious (imaginary) transactions was formulated, and only then were the imaginary and fake transactions differentiated. The Soviet approach was initially based on the division of the imaginary and feigned transaction with the indication reactions a fake transactions: nullity, but with the ability to save to cover its legal. The author analyzes the current legislation, judicial practice. The aim of the study is the determination of aggravating circumstances sham transactions, based on the legislative model of sham transactions, including the value at which regulatory provisions it is understood in the legal positions of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation, of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, courts of arbitration and courts of general jurisdiction, given the domestic doctrine and the experience of legal regulation. Based on the results of the study, the author formulated the main elements that form the model of a fake transaction in the law of the Russian Federation, including the qualifying features of a fake transaction.
A METHOD FOR THERMAL HISTORY PREDICTION DURING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING FAR-FIELD TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS
Authors: R. Rangarajan  , A.E. Segall  , R.P. Martukanitz  , F. Lia
Published: March 2022

Directed Energy Deposition is a near net-shape, additive manufacturing process that uses high-energy lasers for powder melting and consolidation. While a detailed knowledge of the thermal histories of the process can help understand and ultimately predict the resulting microstructure, residual-stresses, and/or material properties of the component, experimental limitations usually restrict all temperature measurements to far-field locations. When fixed, these measurements become increasingly removed from the laser/material interactions as the build process unfolds. To help offset this limitation, a relatively straightforward method using finite-elements and a fixed far-field measurement was developed that considers experimental processing conditions such as a moving heat source and relevant (and evolving) boundary conditions to generate more complete thermal histories. In essence, an inverse problem was iteratively solved using a direct computational approach. Once validated, the model was then used over multiple depositions with the outcome discussed relative to the agreement and disparities in peak temperatures, heating, and cooling rates. The increasing importance of the growing surface area and evolving radiative and convective boundary conditions with each layer was clearly demonstrated
The Effect of Fuel Emulsion on Fuel Saving in Fire Tube Boilers of Tartous Company for Cement and Construction Materials
Authors: S. Soulayman  , R. El-Khatib
Published: March 2022

In this work, the combustion of heavy oil and its emulsions with water, in the fire-tube boilers, was investigated in experiments on an industrial scale. The performance of the fire-tube boilers, used in Tartous company for cement and construction materials, was studied when they were employed to be operated with heavy fuel oil (HFO) and with the water phase of emulsified heavy oil containing 8 vol. % water and 92 vol. % heavy fuel oil (HFO). The emulsified water/heavy fuel oil (W/HFO) with 8 vol. % of water content showed no separation and contained the smallest and most homogeneous water-in-HFO (W/HFO) droplets after stability tests. Four boilers, each with 8 ton h-1 steam capacity, have been operated for 4 months with a regular heavy fuel oil HFO and W/HFO. It has been found that the micro-explosion, observed in W/HFO, improved the boiler efficiency and reduced the fuel consumption by 12.99%.
MiR-155 Promotes Proliferation and Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition (EMT) and Inhibits Apoptosis of Cervical Cancer Cells via Regulating ING4
Authors: Du Min Du
Published: March 2022

ABSTRACT Cervical cancer, the fourth common gynecologic malignancy, causes huge menace to female health. This work studied the role of miR-155 and ING4 in changes in proliferation, and apoptosis in epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) of cervical cancer cells. RNA levels of miR-155 and ING4 were assessed with RT-qPCR. MiR-155 inhibition and ING4 overexpression were achieved through transfection methods, whose expressions were evaluated by RT-qPCR. CCK-8 and flow cytometry measured cell viabilities and apoptosis, respectively. RT-qPCR was also implemented for examining expressions of E-cadherin, Snail and N-cadherin. MiR-155 was highly expressed in cervical cancer cells while its suppression retarded cell viabilities and EMT but enhanced the apoptosis. In contrast, ING4 expressions were significantly decreased in cervical cancer cells. Overexpression of ING4 blocked cell viabilities and EMT but promoted apoptosis. Moreover, overexpressed ING4 sharply inhibited cell viabilities and EMT and enhanced apoptosis. MiR-155 might accelerate proliferation, EMT and suppress apoptosis in cervical cancer cells in vitro while ING4 played an antipodal role. Further studies are needed for gaining comprehensive knowledge of miR-155 and ING4 in the future.
miR-625-3p Regulates Transcription Factor 21 (TCF21) Expression to Enhance Radio-resistance of Hepatoma Cells
Authors: Lou Jiongbo
Published: March 2022

ABSTRACT miR-625-3p regulates cell functions in various cancers. However, its role in radio-resistance in hepatoma remains to be unveiled. This study aims at investigating the functions of miR-625-3p in hepatoma. RTPCR detected miR-625-3p/TCF21 expression in hepatoma tissues and cell line. MTT assays were conducted to analyze the miR-625-3p role in regulations of radio-resistance of hepatoma cells. Overall survival was evaluated in correlation to miR-625-3p among patients. Luciferase reporter experiments validated the predicted TCF21 as miR-625-3p target. Higher miR-625-3p expression was discovered in hepatoma patients. In tissues of radio resistant patients, miR-625-3p was higher. The overexpression of miR-625-3p increased the radio-resistance of hepatoma cells to irradiation. miR-625-3p adversely moderated TCF21 via binding to the 3’UTR of TCF21. Downregulating miR-625-3p promoted the cell sensitivity to irradiation, which was reversed by TCF21 inhibition.
HLA Polymorphism in Punjabi Population of Pakistan
Authors: Idrees Muhammad
Published: March 2022

ABSTRACT High polymorphism of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles is frequently used to determine the origin and migration of human population. Furthermore, HLA-A, -B and -DR alleles specific frequencies are important to distingush the genetic structure between related enthic groups and is helpful in hematopoietic stem cell, organ transplantation and disease association. The data on HLA-A, B and DRBI* loci at a high-resolution level is limited in Punjab Population, Pakistan, therefore, the present research was designed to explore the genetic profile of patients collected from Punjab, Pakistan using HLA-A, HLA-B and HLA-DRBI* genotypes with sequence specific primers. The allelic frequencies, haplotype distribution and genetic distances were investigated to map a genetic relationship. The most common alleles and haplotypes originating in Punjabi population were HLA-02, HLA-B*40, HLA-DRB1*15, A*2602-B*08-DRB*03, and A*02-B*51-DRB1*13. The bootstrap stats was applied with the phylogenetic analysis suggesting a strong evolutionary relationship with 80 percent validation. This shows that Punjabis have heredity with Sindhis as their personal predecessor. Altogether, these findings would be helpful in the selection of transplantation procedure, planning donor registry and for anthropologic studies.
A comprehensive review on the role of food bioactive compounds in functional food science
Authors: Martirosyan Danik , Lampert Trevor , Lee Michelle
Published: March 2022

Health promotion and reducing disease risk are the primary benefits of functional foods. However, the definition of functional foods is still unclear and undecided. This has made it difficult to produce a general consensus of functional food products and consumers often have to rely on companies rather than an official definition. As a result, the Functional Food Center (FFC) has previously proposed a multi-step outline of the processes needed to develop a functional food product and ways to introduce them to the market. This process of identifying a functional food involves rigorous, systematic research to determine the nutritive components of the food that promote positive health effects. An integral step that functional food science uses to identify functional foods is to determine the food bioactive compound(s) that influence beneficial health. Food bioactive compounds are the foundations to all functional foods and come from a variety of sources, like plants, mushrooms, and animals. While more research needs to be done on food bioactive compounds, this is the first step closer to legitimizing functional foods. The purpose of this review is to support appropriate and advanced research methods for the identification and screening of food bioactive compounds to define and legitimize the health claims of functional foods. In addition, this review will also discuss the future of food bioactive compounds with our current understanding of them.Keywords: functional foods, bioactive compounds, anti-inflammatory, health, nutrition, bioavailability, biomarkers, extraction
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Quick Reference Guide for Low Volume Citrus Applications
Authors: Futch Steve H. , Stelinski Lukasz L. , Rogers Michael E. , Burrow (Yates) Jamie D.
Published: March 2022

CH203, a one-page fact sheet by S.H. Futch, L.L. Stelinski, M.E. Rogers and J.D. Yates, provides a table describing personal protective equipment requirements for several products used in citrus production. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2009.
*J.D. Yates' name has changed to J.D. Burrow
Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products — Reduce, Reclaim, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle, and Renew
Authors: Hansen Gail
Published: March 2022

ENH1140, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, highlights several strategies that can be used in landscape construction to reduce resource use and protect the environment. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
Use of Copper in Marine Aquaculture and Aquarium Systems
Authors: Yanong Roy P.
Published: March 2022

FA165, a 7-page fact sheet by Roy P. E. Yanong, discusses the use of “bluestone” or “blue copperas” copper sulfate — basic copper chemistry, chelated copper, toxicity to target and non-target organisms, determining dose, reaching and maintaining desired concentrations, and removing copper from the system. Includes references. Published by the UF Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, December 2009.
FA165/FA165: Use of Copper in Marine Aquaculture and Aquarium Systems (ufl.edu)
Spatial Considerations Needed when Balancing Land Conservation and Development
Authors: Iannone III Basil V , McIntyre Tina , Reisinger Alexander J. , Bean Eban Z. , Tyrna Abbey , Moffis Brooke L.
Published: March 2022

Designers, builders, and managers of sustainable urban areas must consider location and proximity of conserved land, built infrastructure, and designed urban ecosystems such as stormwater ponds and ornamental gardens. This publication introduces four key spatial considerations and discusses their implications for conservation of native plants and animals and the biodiversity and ecological benefits provided by urban landscapes. Planners, builders, and managers must recognize and conserve spatial differences in habitat types and understand how the size, shape, and location of conserved lands and urban ecosystems affect plant and animal welfare and movement. The publication lists multiple free tools for visualizing and measuring spatial aspects and stresses that conserved areas and designed ecosystems must be properly managed to reap benefits from good spatial planning. People can use the information to improve the design, construction and management of sustainable urban areas.
Hurricane and Tropical Storm Impacts on Prescribed Fire and Wildfire Management Practices
Authors: Godwin David R. , Ward Breanne , Fawcett Jennifer E. , Wood Gary C. , Crandall Raelene M.
Published: March 2022

Hurricanes and tropical storms can significantly alter forested and non-forested areas, creating unique hazards and considerations for wildland firefighters and prescribed burners. Prior to responding to wildfires and planning prescribed fires, fire managers should anticipate how these changes will affect fire behavior, smoke, hazards, and access to the fire.
Healthy Eating for Elders: Fluids
Authors: Bobroff Linda B. , Oliver-Cordero Luisa , Minton Emily
Published: March 2022

Revised! FCS8569, a 2-page fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff, Luisa Oliver-Cordero, and Emily Minton, answers several questions about water, fluid intake, and dehydration for elders. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2009.
FCS8569/FY070: Healthy Eating: Fluids (ufl.edu)
Raising Healthy Children: Age One
Authors: Paredes Anghela Z. , Shelnutt Karla P.
Published: March 2022

FCS8888, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Anghela Z. Paredes and Karla P. Shelnutt, provides general guidelines for parents of one-year old’s in nutrition, physical activity, and language and social development. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2010.
Protected Culture for Vegetable and Small Fruit Crops: High Tunnels for Strawberry Production in Florida
Authors: Santos Bielinski M. , Salamé-Donoso Teresa P. , Chandler Craig K. , Sargent Steven A.
Published: March 2022

HS1162, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Bielinski M. Santos, Teresa P. Salamé-Donoso, Craig K. Chandler, and Steven A. Sargent, presents the results of research comparing the effects of high-tunnel and open-field production on the growth, fruit earliness, and yield of strawberry cultivars in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, March 2010.
Nutritional Requirements for Florida Sugarcane
Authors: Rice Ronald W. , Gilbert Robert A. , McCray J. Mabry
Published: March 2022

Revised! SS-AGR-228, an 8-page fact sheet by R. W. Rice, R. A. Gilbert, and J. M. MCray, provides an overview of plant nutrition, with general guidelines and deficiency symptoms for each nutrient for sugarcane production in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2010.
Introduced Monkey Populations of Florida - History, Status, and Potential Impacts
Authors: Anderson C. Jane , Wilson Audrey C. , Williams Deborah "Missy" , Hostetler Mark E. , Johnson Steven A.
Published: March 2022

At least nine populations of non-human primates have established in Florida since the 1930s. These include three species: rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta), vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus sabaeus), and squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sp.). Invasion success has varied among the three species. As of 2021, a single, growing population of rhesus macaques was present in central Florida; a single, stable population of vervet monkeys was present in south Florida; and only two squirrel monkeys remained of a previous population on a private property in south Florida. Demonstrated and potential impacts of the three species also varied. Continued monitoring and research of introduced primate populations in Florida is critical to better understand impacts and management needs.
Using Social Media to Engage Communities with Research: Evaluating your Success
Authors: Hecht Kirsten A. , Lundgren Lisa , Stofer Kathryn A. , Williams Tyus
Published: March 2022

This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication focuses on methods and tools for evaluating the success of your social media engagement. It is part of a series on using social media for engaging with the public about research, titled Using Social Media to Engage Communities with Research. Written by Kirsten Hecht, Lisa Lundgren, Kathryn A. Stofer, and Tyus D. Williams.
PENGARUH EVENT MARKETING DAN STORE ATMOSPHERE TERHADAP REVISIT INTENTION PENGUNJUNG DI CIPUTRA WORLD SURABAYA
Authors: HONGDIYANTO CHARLY , HOMAN HOWEN
Published: March 2022

This research is intended to discover the impact of event marketing and store atmosphere on visitor’s intention to revisit Ciputra World Surabaya, due to the significancy problem on its lack of repeat visits. Researchers feel it is important to use event marketing and store atmosphere as determining variables for revisit intention apart from being supported by previous research, the pre-survey results also strengthen the writer's understanding. This research used a quantitative approach with a simple random sampling method. The number of research samples are visitors of Ciputra World Surabaya with the quantity of 100. The method used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis. The method of collecting data uses a questionnaire which is measured by a Likert scale and processed using SPSS. The independent variable in this reserach is event marketing and store atmosphere. The dependent variable in this research is the visitor’s intention to revisit. The results of this research indicates that event marketing and store atmosphere variables have a significant impact on revisit intention.
Dry Eye and Antipsychotic Drug
Authors: Khurana Sunita , Rajvanshi Seema
Published: March 2022

Background: To study the dry eye prevalence in patients on chronic antipsychotic therapy.

Methods: 50 patients who were diagnosed of schizophrenia and have been under anti-pschyotic were included. 

Results: 17 patients out of 50 patients on anti-psychotic medications for more than 2 years had dry eye disease. Of the 100 eyes evaluated, 30 eyes were found to have dry eye disease. Patients on two drug regimen showed more prevalence of dry eye than on mono drug regimen in our study.

Conclusion: Anti-psychotic drug may induce dry eye syndrome and thus may lead to morphological alterations in corneal parameters through its anticholinergic and antidopaminergic activities.

Keywords: Dry eye, Prevalence, Antipsychotic
Catalytic synthesis of graphite oxide and graphite nanostructures in transient glow-to-arc plasma discharge
Authors: Breus Andrii , Abashin Sergey , Lukashov Ivan , Serdiuk Oleksii , Baranov Oleg
Published: March 2022

Carbon and carbon-based materials like graphene and graphene oxide exhibit a constantly expanding field of applications in science, medicine, and industry. However, their implementation is still hindered by the absence of a reliable, flexible, and highly productive method of synthesis. Most of the existing methods rely on the use of chemical reagents potentially dangerous for the environment. In this paper, a physical method based on the use of a transient glow-to-arc discharge is developed, and the carbon nanostructures are obtained during a single-step production in a plasma reactor. Argon and oxygen are used to grow either carbon or carbon oxide nanostructures on the surfaces of expanded graphite samples. To enhance the growth of the carbon nanostructures, an anode made of copper is employed in the setup, to serve as a source of the copper catalyst. As a result, complex three-dimensional carbon nanostructures with a density of about 0.01 μm-2 were detected using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) on the entire surface of the sample after the oxygen plasma treatment. An enlarged view of nanostructures shows that they are a composition of 2D and 1D nanostructures connected by jumpers, as well as the presence of tree-like and petal nanostructures with dimensions of approximately 3 μm in length and 30 nm in diameter. The replacement of oxygen with argon led to a significant change in the appearance of nanostructures. Layered 2D graphene-like and tree-like carbon nanostructures capped with copper particles of diameters up to 10 μm were found. The obtained nanostructures suggest that expanded graphite is an excellent source for the production of two-dimensional nanostructures, like graphene and graphene oxide, which can be used as components for field-effect transistors, nanofluidic applications, supercapacitors, and electromagnetic absorbers.
Enlace PaP ITSVA - Chanyokdzonot I, Fase 1 Proyecto “TIC’S aplicadas a la educación en comunidades de la Etnia Maya”
Authors: Santos Tejero Jesús Antonio , Cupul Burgos Erick Alberto , Ucán Pech Juan Pablo , Cuxim Dzul Darwin Jesús
Published: March 2022

Las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación han tenido un desarrollo muy grande en las últimas décadas, han pasado a formar parte de nuestra vida cotidiana, en este sentido el flujo de información se ha vuelto esencial en nuestra sociedad, parte primordial para que este flujo de información se pueda dar es el transporte e intercambio de datos informáticos, los cuales se efectúan a través de una línea de transmisión entre dos equipos informáticos, es decir un enlace punto a punto. Estas tecnologías también se han reflejado de manera potencial en la educación, las redes de comunicaciones como el Internet no solo cambia la enseñanza y aprendizaje actual, también la privilegia. En este artículo se presenta la primera fase de la implementación de un enlace punto a punto (PaP) entre el Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Valladolid (ITSVA) y la comunidad de Chanyokdzonot I en el Estado de Yucatán, México. Durante el periodo de estudio en esta primera fase, se observó que, del total de usuarios de la comunidad mencionada, el 90% se conectó por el enlace punto a punto implementada, por lo que se podría concluir que se requiere adicionar de una infraestructura de servicios de red e Internet accesible a dicha comunidad.

Information Technology and Communications have had a very large development in recent decades, have become part of our daily lives, and in this sense the flow of information has become essential in our society. A key part for this flow of information is the transportation and exchange of computer data, which are made through a transmission line between two informatics teams i.e. point-to-point link. These technologies have potentially reflected in education, communication networks such as the Internet not only changes current teaching and learning, but also privileges it. This paper presents the first phase of the implementation of a point-to-point (PtP) link between the Higher Technological University of Valladolid (ITSVA) and the community of Chanyokdzonot I in the State of Yucatan, Mexico. During the study period in this first phase, it was observed that, of the total number of users of this community, 90% were connected by the point-to-point link implemented, so it could be concluded that is necessary add other infrastructure of network services and Internet accessible to same community.
Diseño de una herramienta para el seguimiento de actividades académicas de profesores en modalidad virtual y en línea
Authors: Sandoval Bringas J.A. , Carreño León M.A. , Durán Encinas I.
Published: March 2022

La pandemia del COVID-19, y el confinamiento obligado, provocó que las instituciones educativas en todos sus niveles cancelaran la modalidad presencial y se recurriera a la modalidad virtual y en línea para concluir los ciclos escolares. Los programas educativos que se ofertan de manera presencial en muchas de las instituciones de educación superior, no están diseñados para ofrecerse en una modalidad diferente, lo que afecta el seguimiento académico de las asignaturas del plan de estudios previamente planeado por los profesores que imparten sus asignaturas de manera presencial. Las Tecnologías de la Información (TI) se han convertido en un componente fundamental de las universidades en todos sus ámbitos: docencia, investigación y administración. En el presente trabajo, se presenta el diseño y la implementación de un sistema de información que permite el seguimiento de las actividades académicas de profesores en modalidad virtual y en línea.

The COVID-19 pandemic, and forced confinement, caused educational institutions at all levels to cancel the faceto- face modality and resort to the virtual and online modality to conclude the school periods. The educational programs offered in person at many of the higher education institutions are not designed to be offered in a different modality, which affects the academic follow-up of the subjects in the curriculum previously planned by the teachers who teach their subjects. in person. Information Technology (IT) has become a fundamental component of universities in all its fields: teaching, research and administration. In this work, the design and implementation of an information system that allows the monitoring of the academic activities of teachers in virtual and online mode is presented.
Environmental, Developmental and Physiological Determinants of Curcurbit Seed Quality
Authors: Bradford Kent , Nerson Haim , Wellbaum Gregory , Edelstein Menahem
Published: March 2022

Environmental, developmental, physiological and biochemical determinants of cucurbit seed quality were investigated in field and laboratory experiments. The major factor influencing seed quality is seed maturity at harvest, with both immature and overmature seeds exhibiting reduced quality. Planting density and fruit load per plant can be manipulated to maximize seed yield per unit area without adversely affecting seed quality. Seeds harvested at optimal maturity will have the greatest germination vigor and will maintain quality longer during storage. Seed priming can improve germination rates and uniformity, but can reduce storage life. Tissues enclosing the embryo (the endosperm envelope and seed coat) are involved in regulating germination. The seed coat (testa) may restrict oxygen diffusion to the embryo in some muskmelon genotypes. Weakening of the endosperm envelope is associated with radicle emergence. Callose deposition in the endosperm envelope results in semipermeability. Defense proteins such as chitinase are also present in the endosperm. Numerous genes were identified that are expressed specifically in association with germination, but their functions are yet to be elucidated. These studies have provided guidelines for producing and harvesting cucurbit seeds for maximum yield and quality and have identified physiological and biochemical processes contributing to seed germination vigor.
Characterization and Control of KHV, A New Herpes Viral Pathogen of Koi and Common Carp
Authors: Hedrick Ronald , Bercovier Herve
Published: March 2022

In this project we proposed to characterize the virus genome and the structural virion polypeptides to allow development of improved diagnostic approaches and potential vaccination strategies. These goals have been mostly achieved and the corresponding data were published in three papers (see below) and three more manuscripts are in preparation. The virion polypeptides of KHV strains isolated from USA (KHV-U) and Israel (KHV-I) were found to be identical. Purified viral DNA analyzed with a total of 5 restriction enzymes demonstrated no fragment length polymorphism between KHV-I and KHV-U but both KHV isolates differed significantly from the cyprinid herpesvirus (CHV) and the ictalurid herpesvirus (channel catfish virus or CCV). Using newly obtained viral DNA sequences two different PCR assays were developed that need to be now further tested in the field. We determined by pulse field analysis that the size of KHV genome is around 280 kbp (1-1. Bercovier, unpublished results). Sequencing of the viral genome of KHV has reached the stage where 180 kbp are sequenced (twice and both strands). Four hypothetical genes were detected when DNA sequences were translated into amino acid sequences. The finding of a gene of real importance, the thymidine kinase (TK) led us to extend the study of this specific gene. Four other genes related to DNA synthesis were found. PCR assays based on defined sequences were developed. The PCR assay based on TK gene sequence has shown improved sensitivity in the detection of KHV DNA compared to regular PCR assays.  With the ability to induce experimental infections in koi with KHV under controlled laboratory conditions we have studied the progress and distribution of virus in host tissues, the development of immunity and the establishment of latent infections. Also, we have investigated the important role of water temperature on severity of infections and mortality of koi following infections with KHV. These initial studies need to be followed by an increased focus on long-term fate of the virus in survivors. This is essential in light of the current "controlled exposure program" used by farmers to produce KHV "naturally resistant fish" that may result in virus or DNA carriers.  The information gained from the research of this project was designed to allow implementation of control measures to prevent the spread of the virus both by improved diagnostic approaches and preventive measures. We have accomplished most of these goals but further studies are needed to establish even more reliable methods of prevention with increased emphases on improved diagnosis and a better understanding of the ecology of KHV. 
Controlling the bovine ovarian cycle by disrupting the endothelin system in corpora lutea and follicles with novel approaches: RNA interference (RNAi) and intra-luteal Atrigel implants
Authors: Meidan Rina , Flores Jorge , Inskeep Keith , Wolfenson David
Published: March 2022

In summary intensive studies carried out this year in both the US and Israel had established the methodology necessary for the achievement of the specific aims of the original proposal. Two complementary approaches to effectively neutralize the luteal ET- system were developed. In light of recent publications indicating that ET-2 might also have a physiological role in ovulation, the objectives of the original proposal have even more significant. Not only were the technologies to neutralize the luteal endothelin system developed in these studies, but additional important implications about the role of ET-1 were revealed. For example, direct early inhibitory effects of PGF2α were unmasked. It is possible that these early direct inhibitory effects could be related to functional aspects of luteal regression, while the effects observed after 12 hours of the PGF2α injection and that reversed by the ET receptor antagonist, could coincide with structural aspects of regression. Nevertheless, overall, the results clearly indicate that serum progesterone concentrations can effectively be elevated by the receptor antagonist which of great practical importance.
Anaerobic ammonia oxidation as a novel approach for water treatment in marine and freshwater aquaculture recirculating systems
Authors: Van Rijn Jaap , Schreier Harold , Tal Yossi
Published: March 2022

Ammonia waste removal in recirculating aquaculture systems is typically accomplished via the action of nitrifying bacteria in specially designed biofilters that oxidize ammonia to produce nitrate. In the majority of these systems nitrate is discharged to the environment through frequent water exchanges. As environmental considerations have made it necessary to eliminate nitrate release, new strategies for nitrate consumption are being developed. In the funding period we showed that ammonia removal from wastewater could take place by an anaerobic ammonia oxidation process carried out by bacterial Planctomycetessp. Referred to as “anammox”, this process occurs in the absence of an organic source and in the presence of nitrite (or nitrate) as an electron acceptor as follows: NH₃ + HNO₂ -> N₂ + 2H₂O. Annamox has been estimated to result in savings of up to 90% of the costs associated with was wastewater treatment plants. Our objective was to study the applicability of the anammox process in a variety of recirculating aquaculture systems to determine optimal conditions necessary for efficient ammonia waste removal. Both seawater and freshwater systems operated with either conventional aerobic treatment of ammonia to nitrate (USA) or, in addition, denitrifying biofilters as well as anaerobic digestion of sludge (Israel) were tested. Molecular tools were used to screen and monitor different treatment compartments for the presence of Planctomycetes. Optimal conditions for the enrichment of the anammox bacteria were tested using laboratory scale biofilters as well as a semi-commercial system. Enrichment studies resulted in the isolation of some unique heterotrophic bacteria capable of plasmid-mediated autotrophic growth in the presence of ammonia and nitrite. Our studies have not only demonstrated the presence and viability of Planctomycetes spp. in recirculating marine and freshwater systems biofilter units but also demonstrated the applicability of the anammox process in these systems. Using our results we have developed treatment schemes that have allowed for optimizing the anammox process and applying it to recirculating systems.
Environmental factors affecting the decline in reproductive efficiency of turkey hens: Mediation by vasoactive intestinal peptide
Authors: El Halawani Mohamed , Rozenboim Israel
Published: March 2022

Reproductive failure associated with heat stress is a well known phenomenon in avian species. Increased prolactin (PRL) levels in response to heat stress have been suggested as a mechanism involved in this reproductive malfunction. To test this hypothesis, laying female turkeys were subjected to 40°C for 12 h during the photo-phase daily or maintained at 24–26°C. Birds in each group received oral treatment with parachlorophenyalanine (PCPA; 50 mg/kg BW/day for 3 days), an inhibitor of serotonin (5-HT) biosynthesis; or immunized against vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). Both treatments are known to reduce circulating PRL levels. Non treated birds were included as controls. In the control group, high ambient temperature terminated egg laying, induced ovarian regression, reduced plasma luteinizing hormone (LH) and ovarian steroids (progesterone, testosterone, estradiol) levels, and increased plasma PRL levels and the incidence of incubation behavior. Pretreatment with PCPA reduced (P< 0.05) heat stress-induced decline in egg production, increase in PRL levels, and expression of incubation behavior. Plasma LH and ovarian steroid levels of heat stressed birds were restored to that of controls by PCPA treatment. As in PCPA-treated birds, VIP immunoneutralization of heat-stressed turkeys reduced (P< 0.05) circulating PRL levels and prevented the expression of incubation behavior. But it did not restore the decline in LH, ovarian steroids, and egg production (P> 0.05). The present findings indicate that the detrimental effect of high temperature on reproductive performance may not be related to the elevated PRL levels in heat-stressed birds but to mechanism(s) that involve 5-HT neurotransmission and the induction of hyperthermia.