bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Air Pollution Neurotoxicity in the Adult Brain: Emerging Concepts from Experimental Findings
Authors: Haghani Amin , Morgan Todd E. , Forman Henry Jay , Finch Caleb E.
Published: April 2021

Epidemiological studies are associating elevated exposure to air pollution with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. In effect, air pollution accelerates many aging conditions that promote cognitive declines of aging. The underlying mechanisms and scale of effects remain largely unknown due to its chemical and physical complexity. Moreover, individual responses to air pollution are shaped by an intricate interface of pollutant mixture with the biological features of the exposed individual such as age, sex, genetic background, underlying diseases, and nutrition, but also other environmental factors including exposure to cigarette smoke. Resolving this complex manifold requires more detailed environmental and lifestyle data on diverse populations, and a systematic experimental approach. Our review aims to summarize the modest existing literature on experimental studies on air pollution neurotoxicity for adult rodents and identify key gaps and emerging challenges as we go forward. It is timely for experimental biologists to critically understand prior findings and develop innovative approaches to this urgent global problem. We hope to increase recognition of the importance of air pollution on brain aging by our colleagues in the neurosciences and in biomedical gerontology, and to support the immediate translation of the findings into public health guidelines for the regulation of remedial environmental factors that accelerate aging processes.
Thermal analysis method of electromagnetic linear actuator based on multiphysics coupling model
Authors: Wang Geng , Gao Renjing , Wang Qi , Liu Shutian
Published: April 2021

Electromagnetic linear actuators (ELAs) may be confronted with unsatisfactory performance when subjected to overheating. Therefore, it is significant to clarify its thermal characteristics and design the thermal performance requirements. A thermal analysis method based on multiphysics coupling model was presented, which uses the non-simplified loss distribution as the heat source to calculate the temperature field, adjusts the material properties by temperature, and considers the interaction between motion (including impact) and loss. More importantly, an improved universal equivalent winding to satisfy the condition of real compact concentrated winding was developed. Finally, the validity of this approach was verified through the experiment, and the regularity of temperature was summarized. The results show that the error of simulation and experiment is less than 6% and the permissible continuous operation frequency is no more than 30 Hz. The approach proposed in this paper can be employed not only to the ELA, but also to the design and analysis a wide range of electromagnetic machines.
Waking up in the morning (WUIM): A transmedia project for daily living skills training
Authors: Kaimara Polyxeni , Oikonomou Andreas C. , Deliyannis Ioannis , Papadopoulou Agnes , Miliotis George , Fokides Emmanuel , Floros Andreas
Published: April 2021

BACKGROUND:

One of the most serious concerns of parents, caregivers, teachers and therapists is children’s independent living, particularly of those with special educational needs (SEN). Purpose-built programs for the acquisition of independent living skills are considered a priority in special education settings. The main problem is the inefficacy of detached interventions to meet the needs of as many students as possible.

OBJECTIVE:

Our response is to create transmedia applications for inclusive learning environments. To this end, we have taken a participatory design approach to develop a project for Daily Living Skills Training by combining special education pedagogies, filmic methods, game design and innovative technologies. In this paper, we present the design and development of Waking up In the Morning (WUIM), and its improvement through user-based and expert-based evaluations by students, therapists and developers. The main research purpose is to confirm if: (1) the final products of the WUIM project could be educational resources for students with SEN and (2) the common gaming experience could promote collaborative learning, regardless of students’ cognitive profile.

METHODS:

During the alpha phase, we developed and improved WUIM. In July 2020, we implemented and evaluated WUIM in special education settings (beta-phase). More specifically, a quantitative and qualitative formative evaluation was conducted with children who have developmental disabilities ([Formula: see text] 11), their therapists ([Formula: see text] 7) and developers ([Formula: see text] 2). Methods of data collection included questionnaires filled in by therapists and developers, participant observation by researchers and interviews with children.

RESULTS:

The results of the formative evaluation were generally positive regarding four-factor groups that shape the learning experience: Content, Technical characteristics, User state of mind, Characteristics that allow learning. After the design team reviewed the potential users and experts’ comments that were mainly related to the user interface, the application was improved.

CONCLUSIONS:

The two hypotheses have been largely confirmed. Overall, we propose a simplified development process that showcases the importance of arts-based methods and aesthetics which deliver representational fidelity. The study reveals the necessity of developing transmedia learning materials to meet each individual’s needs.
Prevalência de oxiuríase em equinos do Centro Hípico do 3º Regimento de Cavalaria de Guarda do Exército Brasileiro*
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Mello Sybele Lima , Marques Sandra Márcia Tietz ,   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Murari Carolina Rigotto ,   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Mattos Mary Jane Tweedie ,   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Published: April 2021

The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence tax of Oxyuris equi and concomitant clinical signs in horses of the Equestrian Center of the Third Regiment of Guard Cavalry in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. Between August and October of 2017, 93 sport horses were evaluated, of variable races, with individual stalls and exercise regimen with various intensities. The evaluated variables were: general condition of the fur coat and tail, of the perianal region and imprint of the perianal region with adhesive tape throughout Graham’s method. The prevalence tax was 25,81% (24/93) and it related to clinical signs of opaque fur coat and tail hair loss in 10,75% (10/93) and with the presence of egg masses of in 2,15% (2/93).
Variações microclimáticas e edáficas em sistemas silvipastoris no município de Belterra, Pará
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Silva Samilly de Oliveira Pinheiro , Pauletto Daniela ,   Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Lopes Lucas Sérgio de Sousa ,   Universidade Federal Viçosa, Baloneque Diego Damázio
Published: April 2021

The objective of this work was to evaluate microclimatic and edaphic variations in silvopastoral systems, a system in which forest, forage species and animals that graze in consortium are integrated for production. The research was conducted at Fazenda Boa Safra located in the municipality of Belterra. The data were collected in a timely manner in October 2016 in two environments: four forage areas and four arboreal areas with the species: Andiroba (Carapa guianensis Aubl), African Mahogany (Khaya ivorensis A. Chev.), Teak (Tectona grandis L. f.) and Cumaru (Dipteryx odorata Willd.). The variables studied were temperature, soil moisture, litter stock and canopy cover. The results indicate that coumaru is the species that offers better thermal comfort compared to other species, while andiroba stood out in the best litter supply. The role of vegetation cover promoted by trees in the silvopastoral system is highlighted, promoting a better surface temperature of the soil (2 cm deep) in relation to pasture.
Economic Feasibility of Anaerobic Digestion To Produce Electricity on Florida Dairy Farms
Authors: Giesy Russ , Wilkie Ann C. , De Vries Albert , Nordstedt Roger A.
Published: April 2021

This paper focuses on the economic feasibilities of using two digester designs suitable for Florida --

covered lagoons and fixed-film digesters to generate electricity for on-farm use or sales.

A grant from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) was used to employ the services of two consulting firms that were familiar with the design and operation of fixed-film and covered lagoon digesters. The consultants visited three dairy farms located in Florida in the winter of 2005, calculated wastewater flows (including flushed manure, milking parlor wastewater, and recycled flush water), and determined the size and other necessary aspects of the potential systems specific to each dairy farm. Estimates were developed for the quantities of biogas and electricity that would be generated by each system. The consulting firms also projected initial capital investment costs and operating and maintenance costs for each system.

Retired from EDIS public website March 30, 2021.
Antecedents of the Cuban Agricultural Policies of the 1990s
Authors: Alvarez José
Published: April 2021

The three primary forces leading to the implementation of new economic policies for Cuban agriculture during the 1990s are the subject of this fact sheet. These policies were not the result of abrupt and irrational decisions by the Cuban leadership. They originated in three unrelated events that unfolded separately and almost simultaneously: (1) the relationship between state intervention and poor agricultural performance that was aggravated during the 1980s, (2) the demise of socialism in the countries of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, and (3) the reinforcement of U.S. economic sanctions against Cuba. This is EDIS document FE485, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published July 2004.

FE485/FE485: Antecedents of the Cuban Agricultural Policies of the 1990s (ufl.edu)
Healthy Eating for Elders: Salad Suggestions
Authors: Hillan Jennifer
Published: April 2021

Salads are quick and easy to make and have endless possibilities! Paired with whole grain crackers or bread, salads make healthy and convenient meals. Try some of the ideas in this leaflet for your next salad. This document, FCS8696-Eng, is one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Publication date: March 2004. 

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy702
Black Dwarf Honey Bee, Apis andreniformis Smith, 1858 (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)
Authors: Nordgulen Mary , Johnson Brynn , Jack Cameron
Published: April 2021

Contents: Introduction - Synonymy - Distribution - Description - Life Cycle and Biology – Economic Importance - Management - Selected References

Also published on the Featured Creatures Website at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/bees/Apis_andreniformis.htm
West Indian Drywood Termite Cryptotermes brevis (Walker) (Insecta: Isoptera: Kalotermitidae)
Authors: Gordon Johnalyn M. , Scheffrahn Rudolf H. , Su Nan-Yao
Published: April 2021

Contents: Introduction - Distribution - Description and Identification - Life History - Damage - Pest Status - Management - Selected References.

This article is also published on the UF/IFAS Featured Creatures website at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/urban/termites/heterotermes.htm.
Підготовка спортивного резерву та відбір баскетболістів в США
Authors: Безмилов Микола , Шинкарук Оксана , Мерфі Терренс
Published: April 2021

Анотація. Постійне зростання конкуренції та динамічність спортивного результату на світовій арені потребують постійного пошуку ефективних шляхів вдосконалення системи підготовки спортивного резерву. Особливо гострою ця проблема є для ігрових командних видів спорту. Мета. Проаналізувати соціально-економічні та організаційно-методичні особливості системи підготовки резерву та відбору баскетболістів в США. Методи. Аналіз літературних джерел та даних всесвітньої мережі Internet, аналіз змагальної діяльності, опитування експертів, методи математичної статистики. Результати. Проаналізовано та представлено особливості системи підготовки баскетбольного резерву в США. Систематизовано ключові фактори, які визначають ефективність функціонування самобутньої американської моделі багаторічної підготовки спортивного резерву в багатьох видах спорту: 1) відсутність прямого державного фінансування та управління галуззю фізичного виховання і спорту; 2) багаточисельність, автономність та розрізненість окремих учасників фізкультурно-спортивного руху; 3) провідна роль освітніх установ у процесі підготовки спортивного резерву; 4) ціннісне ставлення до занять спортом та велика масовість тих, хто займається. Показано особливості організації шкільного та студентського спорту в США, на базі якого відбувається підготовка віддаленого та найближчого  резерву для професійного спорту. Виділено основні ланки системи організації та управління баскетболом у США. Функціонування спорту та підготовка резерву в США переважно відбуваються екстенсивним шляхом. Основою  багаторічних успіхів американських баскетболістів на міжнародній арені є популярність і масовість занять та розгалужена мережа високих за своїм рівнем шкільних та студентських змагань. Вказується на важливість врахування історичних, соціально-економічних, політичних та інших особливостей держави, традицій вітчизняної школи спорту під час перенесення досвіду зарубіжних моделей багаторічної підготовки для реалізації в умовах іншого соціокультурного середовища.Ключові слова: баскетбол, підготовка резерву, відбір, система змагань, драфт, студентськийспорт, професійний спорт.
Quality of Life for Women with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: The Importance of Collaboration between Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and General Surgery Clinics
Authors: Turgay Türkan , Günel Karadeniz Pınar , Maralcan Göktürk
Published: April 2021

Background: The aim of this study was to examine the clinical characteristics and quality of life (QOL) of patients with BCRL (breast cancer-related lymphedema).Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, patients' characteristics such as age, body mass index (BMI: kg/m²), history of chemotherapy (CT), radiotherapy (RT), hormone replacement therapy (HRT), neoadjuvant therapy (NT), cancer stages, and types of surgery were recorded. Patients were evaluated using the ‘Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire’ (DASH), the ‘Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire’ (LYMQOL-ARM), and a visual analogue scale (VAS). Results: A total of 68 women with the mean age of 52.50±9.33 and BMI 29.240 ± 5.05 kg/m² were recruited after breast cancer surgery in this study: thirty-three patients (48.5%) in Stage 0; 24 (35.3%) in Stage 1; 10 (14.7%) in Stage 2; and 1 (1.5%) in Stage 3. No statistically significant difference was found in the QOL according to treatments received after the diagnosis of breast cancer surgery, RT (except the appearance domain of QOL), CT, HRT, or NT. In patients who had received axillary dissection in combination with RT, a statistically significant association was observed between QOL related to body image and symptoms (p=0.009 and p=0.017, respectively). A statistically significant difference was found only in body image and clinical symptom domains according to the lymphedema stage (p=0.027 and p=0.002, respectively). It was observed that as shoulder pain (VAS) and disability (DASH) scores increased, scores of all domains of QOL increased except the overall domain in QOL (p<0.05). Conclusion: It was observed that clinical symptoms and body image parameters in QOL were associated with the lymphedema stage and the number of lymph nodes dissected. It was concluded that axillary dissection with axillary RT and RT alone after breast cancer surgery is associated with body image. Our study revealed that body image perception is related to the quality of life in patients with BCRL. Optimal management of the negative effects of self-reported lymphedema evaluated in the latency phase on quality of life requires coordination between Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and General Surgery Clinics.
Periodismo de inmersión y de marca en la información educativa y cultural. El caso de Lab de RTVE
Authors: Sánchez Gonzales Hada M. , Benítez Gutiérrez Andrea
Published: April 2021

La presente investigación analiza el uso del periodismo inmersivo y de marca en la información publicada por el Lab de RTVE. Se emplea el método del estudio de caso, combinando técnicas cualitativas y cuantitativas. Los resultados revelan que la realidad virtual (RV) es un formato atractivo para difundir noticias culturales porque favorece la experiencia inmersiva del usuario, y solo en un 20% se utiliza este formato para informar contenido de marca.
A Framework of Subjective Financial Well-Being among University Students in Malaysia
Authors: Low Kah Choon
Published: April 2021

Living within one’s means is the practice that ensures that a person can survive and able to support their living. However, young working adults in Malaysia struggle to make ends meet for them to cover their basic needs. This problem calls the attention of personal finance management role in improving one’s financial well-being. University students are characterised as emerging adults, which their life stage is between adolescents and adults. This emerging stage plays as the transition stage for them before they become a working adult that requires them to manage their own personal finance and not depending on the financial support from their parents. People in a similar financial situation could perceive their financial well-being differently. Due to the specific characteristics of the university students and differences in perceiving their financial well-being, this inspires researcher to investigate the factors (financial literacy and financial behaviour), based on Theory of Planned Behaviour and Happiness Framework, that contribute to financial well-being. Hence, this paper attempted to (1) conceptualise financial well-being in a subjective approach to capture the students’ financial well-being situation in a more holistic picture and (2) discuss the relationships among the factors contributing to the subjective financial well-being of the university students. It is significant because the concept is defined in varies forms in past studies and the relationships among the factors require further clarifications.
Government Secrecy and Security Classifications in the Context of Integrity Management in Malaysia
Authors: Hashim Noreha
Published: April 2021

Secrecy in government is almost always perceived as being antithetical to accountability and transparency in the conduct of democratic government. However, it is undisputable that government secrecy is practiced the world over because it is indispensable to state security, international relations, public and personal interests. Hence, democratic governments must perform a delicate balancing act between openness and confidentiality in the handling of official information. Indeed, effective governance requires various legal regimes that control government information through security classifications and impose punishments on offenders. This paper aims to address the dearth of research on government secrecy and security classifications in the context of integrity management in Malaysia. Integrity management encompasses not only the exercise of moral values by public institutions and officials but also the integrity of processes and procedures that uphold the integrity of governance. This exploratory research uses qualitative content analysis of data gathered from official government publications and websites, relevant documents and course notes, as well as interviews and correspondence with field experts. The inferences derived from themes and categories generated have resulted in several important findings. First, the 1972 Official Secrets Act (OSA) plays a significant role as part of a plethora of statutes and ethical codes that are indispensable to upholding government integrity. Second, weaknesses in balancing between openness and confidentiality when handling official information are attributed to organizational failure, public officials’ lack of ethical values, comprehension and training. The challenge is to ensure that the OSA is not used for cover-ups of corruption, ethical misconducts and administrative transgressions while the proposed Freedom of Information Act does not lead to a culture of blaming and mistrust that could lead to the paralysis of government and governance.
INFLUENCE OF MANAGERIAL ABILITY ON FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIAN LISTED NON-FINANCIAL FIRMS
Authors: Adebayo Aderemi Olalere
Published: April 2021

Users of accounting information crave of quality financial reporting,
by emphasising on the quality of the auditors neglecting the attribute
of the managers. This study investigates the influence of managerial
abilities on financial reporting in Nigerian listed non-financial
sectors. The time series research design was employed by selecting
40 non-financial institutions as sample size between 2010 and 2017.
Secondary data obtained from the financial report were analysed
using correlation and logistic regression. It was found that managerial
ability has an inverse relationship on financial reporting quality,
which is consistent with the agency theory. The finding implied that
managers employ their ability to income smoothing for the benefit of
the organisation rather than the interest of the shareholders.
CHARACTERISTICS AND FACTORS OF RESILIENCE: MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS OF ADULT CONFLICTS
Authors: Alias Nur Fadzmin , Abdul ­Malik Noor Idayu , Sulaiman Norsyazwani , Wan Din Wan Zalina , Shaik-Abdullah Sarimah
Published: April 2021

This study aims to examine the characteristics that are possessed by resilient people, guided by two main research questions that were asked to understand further about the situation which are (i) characteristics
of resilience, and (ii) factors that contribute to resilience. Data was collected through face-to-face interview and written response. A total of three people were involved as participants by using convenient sampling. Interview transcripts and written responses were coded, analysed, and the emerging key themes were discussed. The analysis suggested that resilient people possessed characteristics such as having a positive outlook, endurance, determination, resourcefulness, and spiritual belief in overcoming problems or obstacles in life. Having these characteristics allows individuals to persevere and contribute to their resilience. In addition, the results found that factors that contributed towards resilience are early experience, better life, goals, mindfulness and social support. This study provides an insight on how resilient people act and carry themselves to overcome adversities. It is hoped that the qualitative outcome of this study will help people, especially educators and parents to gradually build these characteristics in young people to help them to become a resilience person, despite all the struggles in life.
ON DIROFILARIA (RAILLIET ET HENRY, 1911) INFECTION OD BLOOD-SUCKING MOSQUITOES IN TOMSK REGION
Authors:   Federal budgetary health care institution “Center of Hygiene and Epidemiology in the Tomsk Region”, Poltoratskaya N.V. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, Institute of Biology, Ecology, Soil Science, Agriculture and Forestry, Pankina T.M. ,   Federal budgetary health care institution “Center of Hygiene and Epidemiology in the Tomsk Region”, Burlak V.A. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, Institute of Biology, Ecology, Soil Science, Agriculture and Forestry,   Institute of cytology and genetics, siberian branch of russian academy of sciences, Russian Federation, Fedorova V.S. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, Institute of Biology, Ecology, Soil Science, Agriculture and Forestry, Katokhin A.V. ,   Institute of cytology and genetics, siberian branch of russian academy of sciences, Russian Federation, Poltoratskaya T.N. ,   Federal budgetary health care institution “Center of Hygiene and Epidemiology in the Tomsk Region”, Artemov G.N. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, Institute of Biology, Ecology, Soil Science, Agriculture and Forestry,   Institute of cytology and genetics, siberian branch of russian academy of sciences, Russian Federation, Shikhin A.V. ,   Federal budgetary health care institution “Center of Hygiene and Epidemiology in the Tomsk Region”
Published: April 2021

A study of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae), potential vectors of dirofilariae, in Tomsk region during the period from 2017 to 2020 was carried out. 27 species of mosquitoes belonging to 5 genera (Aedes, Coquilettidia, Culiseta, Culex, Anopheles) were identified. Positive findings were noted in 9 species: Ae. rossicus, Ae. behningi, Ae. cantans, Ae. communis, Ae. diantaeus, Ae. euedes, Ae. excrucians, Ae. punctor and Coq. richiardii. Total infection of mosquitoes of subfamily Culicinae was 1.5±0.2%, D. immitis - 0.06±0.05%, D. repens - 1.4±0.2%. More than 80% of the infected females belonged to the eudominant or dominant species and were found mainly in the forest park zones of Tomsk. Keywords: blood-sucking mosquitos, Culicidae, intermediate hosts, Dirophilariasis, microfilaria, extensiveness of the invasion
STRATEGY FOR THE DIAGNOSTICS OF TOXOPLASMOSIS IN DIFFERENT POPULATION GROUPS
Authors:   National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology named after the honorary academician N.F. Gamaleya of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Goncharov D.B. , Abbazova E.V. ,   National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology named after the honorary academician N.F. Gamaleya of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Kovaleva V.A. ,   National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology named after the honorary academician N.F. Gamaleya of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Maracusha B.I. ,   National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology named after the honorary academician N.F. Gamaleya of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Titova I.V. ,   National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology named after the honorary academician N.F. Gamaleya of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow
Published: April 2021

The analysis of laboratory examination of the population with latent and chronic toxoplasmosis has a number of complexities. Therefore, the search for accurate biomarkers of toxoplasmosis to differentiate the stage of invasion development is very important. From the group of 559 persons, the infection of T. gondii was found in 27,9%. It is shown that a person is more often infected in childhood, teenage years and adolescence, which is marked by the presence of IgM antibodies and high levels of IgG antibodies. It was confirmed that IgA antibodies is an effective marker of reactivation of latent toxoplasmosis. The laboratory determination of toxoplasmosis markers showed a significant heterogeneity of the study group in terms of the level of invasion, depending on age, as well as the possibility to identify the stage and duration of the disease, including reactivation. Keyword: toxoplasmosis, antibody detection, latent invasion, reactivation, immunological diagnostics
FIRST FINDING OF THE PROBOSCIS WORM MONILIFORMIS MONILIFORMIS (ACANTHOCEPHALA, MONILIFORMIDAE) IN BELARUS AND ITS MEDICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Authors:   Brest State University named after A.S. Pushkin, Brest, Belarus, Shimalov V.V. ,   The Polesie Agrarian Ecological Institute of the NAS of Belarus, Brest, Belarus
Published: April 2021

Data on the detection of the proboscis worm Moniliformis moniliformis (Bremser, 1811) as the result of the helminthological investigation in 2015–2020 of 535 specimens of small rodents of 8 species inhabiting the banks of drainage channels in the south-west part of Belarus are presented. A brief description of this parasite is given, the owner of which is a stripped field mouse. The first case of finding this helminth in Belarus (Malorita district) indicated. Special attention paid to its medical significance. Key words: proboscis worm, Moniliformis moniliformis, striped field mouse, Malorita district, south-west part of Belarus
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SITUATION OF INVASION OF THE POPULATION OF THE REGIONS OF THE SOUTHERN REGION OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
Authors:   Department of Disease Prevention and Sanitary Epidemiological Supervision of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Isakov T.B. , Raimkulov K.M. ,   I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Toigombaeva V.S. ,   I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Published: April 2021

On the territory of the country, there are about 20 types of helminthiasis, among which enterobiasis, ascariasis, hymenolepiasis and echinococcosis are widespread. From the group of protozoa, giardiasis, amebiasis, malaria, chlamydia and toxoplasmosis are common. According to the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, the number of patients with parasitic diseases exceeds 40 thousand per year. So, in 2007, in the structure of infectious pathology excluding influenza and acute respiratory infections, the proportion of parasitic infections was 36.0%. At the same time, the data of official statistics do not reflect the true picture of the parasitic infections prevalence in the population. Among the parasitic diseases registered in the republic, the specific total of helminthiases is on average 85%, of which intestinal helminths occupy the leading place. The article provides a comparative characteristic of the structure, dynamics, age and gender distribution of parasitic diseases among the population of Osh, Jalal-Abat, Batken regions of the Kyrgyz Republic. In all areas, enterobiasis (72.9 per 1000 examined) dominates, followed by giardiasis (45.5), ascariasis (32.2) and hymenolepidiasis (2.4). The average long-term indicator of parasitoses per 1000 for the period 2015 to 2019 is 46.9. The risk group for all registered parasitoses included of children under 14 years old with a proportion -80.4%. Key words: parasitic infection, enterobiasis, ascaridiasis, giardiasis, beef tapeworm infection, dicroceliosis, amebiasis
ANALYSIS OF THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SITUATION ON TICK–BORNE ENCEPHALITIS AND IXODID TICK-BORNE BORRELIOSIS IN TOMSK REGION
Authors:   Federal budgetary health care institution ", Poltoratskaya N.V. ,   Center of Hygiene and Epidemiology in the Tomsk Region",   National Research Tomsk State University, Institute of Biology, Ecology, Soil Science, Agriculture and Forestry, Poltoratskaya T.N. ,   Federal budgetary health care institution "Center of Hygiene and Epidemiology in the Tomsk Region", Pankina T.M. ,   Federal budgetary health care institution "Center of Hygiene and Epidemiology in the Tomsk Region", Shikhin A.V. ,   Federal budgetary health care institution "Center of Hygiene and Epidemiology in the Tomsk Region", Sishova N.N. ,   Federal budgetary health care institution "Center of Hygiene and Epidemiology in the Tomsk Region", Deyneko O.Y. ,   Federal budgetary health care institution "Center of Hygiene and Epidemiology in the Tomsk Region"
Published: April 2021

The data of epidemiological monitoring of tick-borne infections (TBI) in the Tomsk region from 2016 to 2020 were analyzed. It was found that more than 80% of TBI cases were registered in the southern districts of the Tomsk region (TR). From 61.7% to 97.7% of TBI infections occurred in the territories where the infected persons lived, in the spring-summer period when visiting forest biotopes, garden plots and summer cottages, in the adjoining territories. Every year, pathogens of natural focal diseases, often mixed forms of various pathogens, are recorded in ticks collected from vegetation. The need to develop tactics for preventive measures in the territory of TR in relation to TBI is discussed. Keywords: monitoring, morbidity, susceptibility to infection, tick–borne encephalitis, tick–borne borreliosis
Tas-de-charge – An Essential Part of Gothic Vault
Authors: Fehér Krisztina
Published: April 2021

Gothic architecture can be viewed from several perspectives, including stylistic aspects, architectural theory, and structural analysis.As Gothic architecture is a skeletal construction, it is essential to achieve an equilibrium with the multiple loads and forces. Medieval master masons' architectural knowledge was firmly based on empirical learning, which stimulated the dynamic development of structural innovations.This paper emphasises and describes a particular type of vault springer, one of the most complicated and sensitive parts of Gothic construction. Known as tas-de-charge, it became especially characteristic of high Gothic architecture. According to its principle, the springer's lower courses contain the merged vault nerves and are carved from one single stone block in each course. The beds of these courses are not radial as those of the average voussoirs, but horizontal. Without the concept of tas-de-charge, the development of late Gothic vaults could not be imaginable. This particular solution made possible the creation of elegantly narrow imposts supporting the vault ribs, the double arch and the formerets. So far, tas-de-charge has not been a focus of interest in the historiography of Hungarian medieval architecture; however, it appears that it was commonly applied in our late Romanesque and early Gothic monuments.
Elektromobilność czynnikiem zmian jakościowych polskiego transportu samochodowego
Authors: Brdulak Jacek , Pawlak Piotr
Published: April 2021

Transport samochodowy odgrywa obecnie ważną rolę w rozwoju społeczno-gospodarczym kraju. Nie zmienia to faktu, iż należy przeciwdziałać kosztom zewnętrznym transportu samochodowego i brać pod uwagę tę gałąź transportu we wszelkich strategiach zrównoważonego rozwoju. Jedną z możliwości jest wdrożenie na szerszą skalę samochodów elektrycznych w całym parku samochodowym. Infrastruktura i flota pojazdów elektrycznych może być potencjalnym elementem polskiego rynku energii. W artykule przedstawiono aktualne trudności związane z upowszechnianiem elektromobilności transportu samochodowego, które wpływają na niewielką liczbę tego typu pojazdów na rynku. Niski udział samochodów elektrycznych wpływa z kolei na mniejsze możliwości ich wykorzystania jako elementu polskiego rynku energii, przynajmniej w perspektywie najbliższych kilku lat.
The impact of the Government Program for Social Participation of Senior Citizens (ASOS) on social activation of the elderly in Poland: Findings from a qualitative study
Authors: Michalewska-Pawlak Małgorzata , Klimowicz Monika
Published: April 2021

The main aim of this paper is to present the impact which the Government Program for Social Participation of Senior Citizens (in Polish: Rządowy Program na rzecz Aktywności Społecznej Osób Starszych; ASOS) for the years 2014-2020 had on the social activation of the elderly in Poland, based on a case study of one project. The first part of the article presents a justification for research concerning the activation of the elderly in Poland. Next, the paper discusses the main objective of ASOS, as well as its significance as the first national-level public intervention for social activation of the elderly in Poland. Then, the effects of ASOS on the social activation of the elderly are analyzed. The analysis is based on a qualitative approach to impact evaluation of the Active Regardless of Age project, which was co-financed by ASOS. Finally, the authors identify a list of various types of outcomes achieved by the project which apply to social activation of the elderly. Moreover, the issue of generalizing the project findings for the entire ASOS is discussed. Finally, the paper presents research results of the Innovative Social Investment: Strengthening Communities in Europe (InnoSI) project funded under the Horizon 2020 Program.
Discursive construction of the perception of gender identity: The case of tenants and owners in re-privatization/property restitution in Warsaw
Authors: Zubrzycka-Czarnecka Aleksandra
Published: April 2021

The article examines how the perception of gender identities of tenants and owners was constructed in normalizing discourses regarding re-privatization/property restitution in Warsaw in 2004-2016. As a theoretical approach, it applies the feminist post-structuralist perspective developed by Sophie Watson (2000a). The data were collected with discourse analysis, as proposed by Judith Baxter (2008a). The article identifies two discourses pertaining to re-privatization/property restitution in Warsaw: 1) property restitution discourse, under which returning property to former owners (or their heirs) is presented as a moral imperative; and 2) expropriation of tenants discourse, focusing on abuse, fraud and human misfortune stemming from the passage of municipal housing stock to the descendants of former owners. In both discourses, tenants were ascribed a feminine identity, and owners a masculine one (G. Hofstede, G.J. Hofstede, 2007). That affected the tenants' and owners' positions in the housing policy process.
Epidemiology of COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers In Ontario, Canada During The First Pandemic Wave
Authors: Chiodo Sabrina , Buajitti Emmalin , Rosella Laura
Published: April 2021

Aim and Objectives: This study aims to describe and compare COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers, long-term care residents, and the general population in Ontario, Canada, considering baseline characteristics, trends over time, and socioeconomic status.

Methods: This study used test-confirmed COVID-19 case reports between March 13th, 2020 to June 15th, 2020, reported by Ontario’s Public Health Units to the Ontario Ministry of Health Public Health Case and Contact Management Solution (CCM). Cases were stratified into three sub-populations based on risk group characteristics identified in CCM data: healthcare workers, long-term care residents, and the general population. The residential postal codes of the cases reported to CCM were linked to area-level socioeconomic characteristics of material deprivation from the Ontario Marginalization Index (ON-MARG). Demographic characteristics and case outcomes were captured in CCM data for each case.

Results: COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers were more concentrated between working ages of 20–59 and in females, compared to the general population and long-term care cases. Additionally, hospitalization and mortality were low among healthcare workers compared to the other sub-populations. Over time, COVID-19 cases decreased among healthcare workers. For both healthcare workers and the general population, more cases were observed in areas of high material deprivation, and this disparity between high- and low- income areas increased over time.

Conclusion: Healthcare workers are a known high-risk group for COVID-19. For the surveillance of this disease, it is important to understand how they compare to other population groups regarding infection, hospitalization, and mortality. Our analysis shows clear socioeconomic gradients in the distribution of the disease. Thus, focusing our efforts on identifying and testing healthcare workers that work or live in lower socioeconomic areas would benefit the residents and workers in these areas and support the ongoing COVID-19 response.
What Do We Know About Lymphedema? Review Article
Authors: Mongkronwong Atthawit , Nilkarn Chanatip , Akaranuchat Nutthawut
Published: April 2021

Lymphedema can cause by a congenital anomaly, an infectious disease, chronic inflammation, connective tissue disease, and cancer. The most common presenting symptoms are swelling of the affected limb, difficulty wearing clothes, and disturbances to daily life activities. Most of the time, patients have a high chance of developing a soft tissue infection that will jeopardize the quality of their life and socioeconomic status. As to management of the disease, it necessary to make a precise diagnosis and clinico-pathological staging in order to guide the treatment plan and yield optimum results. Currently, surgical management for lymphedema is based on the use of 1) physiological treatment, and 2) reductive or ablative procedures. Conservative treatment (especially for complete decongestive therapy) is still the mainstay for the management of lymphedema.
Predictors of Mortality among Inter-Hospital Transferred Patients in a Middle-Income Country: a Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Rattananon Parin , Yenyuwadee Isara , Dheeradilok Thanchanok , Boonsoong Parichaya , Thokanit Nintita Sripaiboonkij , Chimdist Salinthip , Siwanuwatn Tawin , Yuwapoom Sidsadeeya , Suriyawongpaisal Paibul
Published: April 2021

Objective: To identify predictors for hospital mortality among inter-hospital transferred patients in low-resource settings of rural hospitals in Thailand.Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients transferred from emergency room(ER) of a community hospital to its designated tertiary care hospital in a western province of Thailand. During March 2018 and February 2019, medical records of 412 patients were reviewed and extracted for potential predictor variables and outcomes. We defined deaths within 72 hrs after a transfer as primary outcome and overall hospital mortality as secondary outcome. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of the outcomes adjusted for potential confounders.Results: Out of 412 patients, a total of 37 patients (9.0%) died during the stay in receiving hospital and 18 (4.4%) of them died within 72 hrs after transfer. Top ten primary diagnostic categories included road traffic injuries (19.7%), acute appendicitis (9.7%), and acute myocardial infarction (5.1%). Univariate analysis revealed early mortality (<72 hrs) was associated with NEWS2, Emergency Severity Index (ESI), cardiac arrest prior to transfer, use of vasoactive agents, endotracheal intubation and admitting service. Using multiple logistic regression model  adjusted for  the predictors identified by univariate analysis, we found early mortality was independently associated with NEWS2 ≥ 9 (compared to NEWS2 0-6) with OR= 17.51(95%CI 3.16-97.00)  and vasoactive medication use (OR= 5.46, 95%CI 1.39-21.46). Similarly, overall mortality was also independently associated with NEWS2 ≥ 9(OR= 4.76, 95%CI 1.31–17.36)  and  vasoactive medication use (OR= 7.51,95%CI  2.76–20.45).Conclusion: This study identified predictors of early (<72 hrs) hospital mortality and overall hospital mortality among ER patients transferred from a rural community hospital to its designated tertiary care hospital in Thailand, a middle-income country with universal healthcare coverage. The findings might be helpful to inform decision-making dealing with the inter-hospital transfer of ER patients in resource-poor rural settings with similar case-mix.
Psychological assistance to junior schoolchildren who are internally displaced from eastern Ukraine
Authors: Litvinenko Irina , Tseplo Yulia
Published: April 2021

The article examines the impact of military action in the east of the country on the trends of future specialists in the field of psychology with younger scholars. This problem is quite relevant today, as a large number of parents with children have been forced to leave the eastern regions of the country. However, there are now areas of work that are currently being mastered by student psychologists. Also, the article presents areas for improving professional skills given the geopolitical situation within the country. Ways to improve the professional training of students are offered. It is no secret that Ukrainian society is experiencing a period of crisis, which is associated with many factors. One of the most important factors is the armed conflict in the east of our country. It is bitter that this action has divided not only society and politicians, but also families. With statistics from the UN, we can say that there are now about 1.198
million migrants from the eastern region of the country. Of these, about 253 thousand children, and how many are left there? How many children do not have the opportunity to see their relatives, play with peers or even go to school? And how many of them know what war is. It is safe to say that they have had a terrible childhood, because the hybrid war has left them no chance for happy years in safety and peace. About 250 children have died in the east since the beginning of 2014. We should not forget that the districts of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts are one of the busiest in terms of the number of explosives and mines in the world. The children who stayed there, and there are more than 220,000 of them, do not even have the opportunity to play quietly on the playgrounds, because they are mined. This is only according to the UN.
We can only focus on these figures, not state with confidence.
In addition to these data, during the anti-terrorist operation and environmental protection, human rights activists recorded at least a dozen cases when military facilities and facilities of armed groups were located within 500 meters from kindergartens and schools, or directly on their territory. Such circumstances are not psychologically favorable for children, so we wonder how a modern practical psychologist can positively influence and help them achieve a normal life.
RANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI DALAM PENGEMBANGAN MODEL TRACER STUDY DI UNIVERSITAS DHARMAWANGSA
Authors: Antares Jovi , Gustiana Zelvi , Rusydi Ibnu
Published: April 2021

Abstract: The tracer study is a method of alumni tracker carried out by state universities and private universities .A function of the tracer study is a source of information and to know the presence of alumni and provides information and an evaluation for stakeholders to know the quality of a college education .The implementation of the tracer study at the university of dharmawangsa is still done manually using google form that is facility from google , so the implementation in collecting the inefficient .Researchers to develop a web based information system for the purpose of completing deficiencies in the implementation of the tracer study. The goal is to ease the tracer study for stakeholders to an efficiently..            Keywords: alumni; tracer; tracer study; stakeholders; web  Abstrak: Tracer study adalah suatu metode pelacakkan alumni yang dilaksanakan oleh perguruan tinggi negeri dan perguruan tinggi swasta. Fungsi dari tracer study adalah sebagai sumber informasi dan untuk mengetahui keberadaan dari alumni serta dapat menyediakan informasi dan bahan evaluasi bagi stakeholders untuk mengetahui kualitas pendidikan perguruan tinggi. Pelaksanaan tracer study di Universitas Dharmawangsa masih dilakukan secara manual menggunakan google form yang merupakan fasilitas dari google, sehingga pelaksanaannya dalam menghimpun data kurang efisien. Peneliti bermaksud membangun suatu sistem informasi berbasis web dengan tujuan untuk menyelesaikan kekurangan dalam pelaksanaan tracer study. Tujuannya adalah untuk memudahkan bagi stakeholders untuk melaksanakaan tracer study secara efisien. Kata kunci: alumni; pelacakan; tracer study; web