bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Smart Hybridized Routing Protocol for Animal Monitoring and Tracking Applications
Authors: Tanveer Baig Z. , Shastry Chandrasekar
Published: December 2022

Wireless sensor networks (WSN) have been exploited for {countless} application domains, most notably the surveillance of environments and habitats, which has already become a critical mission. As a result, WSNs have been implemented to monitor animal care and track their health status. However, excessive energy utilization and communication traffic on packet transmissions lead to system deterioration, especially whenever perceived information captured in the monitoring area is transferred to the access point over multiple dynamic sinks. Further to manage the energy and data transmission issue, the energy consumption and location aware routing protocol has been architected on the wireless Nano sensor nodes. In this article, a novel hybrid energy and location aware routing protocol to cloud enabled IoT based Wireless Sensor Network towards animal health monitoring and tracking has been proposed. However proposed data routing protocol incorporates the trace file for path selection for data transmission to base station using sink node. Trace file has been obtained on processing the cluster heads established in the network. Therefore, clustering of node in the network has to be achieved using LEACH protocol which enhances the network scalability and network lifetime by clustering the nodes with Metaheuristics constraints like location or node density comparability. The objective of the proposed model is to enhance the network scalability and energy consumption by establishing the multiple node clusters with high density cluster head through Metaheuristics Node Clustering optimization techniques. Metaheuristics based node clustering is been obtained using Improved Particle Swarm Optimization. Further it is employed to compute the optimal path for sensed data transmission to base station. Node clustering provides high energy consumption among the sensing nodes and to establish the high energy clusters towards sensed information dissemination to base station on dynamically reforming the nodes clusters with respect to Node density and node location. Simulation analysis of the proposed energy efficient routing protocol provides high performance in energy utilization, packet delivery ratio, packet loss and Average delay compared against the conventional protocols on propagation of the data through sink node to base station
A Multi Objective Hybrid Collision-free Optimal Path Finder for Autonomous Robots in Known Static Environments
Authors: Neeraja Kadari , Narsimha Gugulothu
Published: December 2022

The most important field of robotics study is path planning. Path planning problem in general is an NP-complete problem. Though several attempts have been made using A*, PRM, RRT, and RRT* these algorithms explore too many nodes in the state space, not completely captured kinematic constraints, and are not optimal in real-time. In this paper, a Multi-Objective Hybrid Collision- free Optimal Path Finder (MOHC-OPF) is proposed which is an attempt to obtain a near-optimal solution by exploring fewer nodes compare to the above existing methods while considering kinematic constraints aiming to generate optimal drivable paths. The empirical study revealed that the proposed algorithm is capable of detecting static obstacles and finding a collision-free nearest-optimal, smooth and safe path to the destination in a static known environment. Multiple criteria, including path length, collision-free, execution time, and smooth path, are used to determine an optimal path.. The proposed algorithm shows efficiency in finding the shortest path length and execution time decreased in 90% of the experiments.
Segmentation and Pre-processing of Interstitial Lung Disease using Deep Learning Model
Authors: Yadlapalli Priyanka , Bhavana D.
Published: December 2022

Medical image processing involves using and examining 3D human body images, which are most frequently acquired through a computed tomography scanner, to diagnose disorders. Medical image process- ing helps radiologists, engineers, and clinicians better comprehend the anatomy of specific patients or groups of patients. Due to recent advancements in deep learn ing techniques, the study of medical image analysis is now a quickly expanding area of research. Interstitial Lung Disease is a chronic lung disease that worsens with time. This condition cannot be completely treated when the lungs have been damaged. Early detection, on the other hand, aids in the control of the disease. It causes lung scarring as a result. The first methodology characterizes lung tissue utilizing first order statistics, grey live occurrence, run length matrices, and fractal analysis. It was suggested by Uppaluri et al  in one instance. In the pre-processing step, patients' CT scans are presented using various color map models for better understanding of data-set. and also for determining the patients final Force Vital Capacity and Confidence values using a Pytorch model with leaky relu activation function. These variables can be used to determine whether a person has a disease. Segmentation is a crucial stage in employing a computer assisted diagnosis system to estimate interstitial lung disease. Accurate segmentation of aberrant lung is essential for a trustworthy computer-aided illness diagnosis. Using separate training, validation, and test sets, we proposed an efficient deep learning model using Unet architecture and Densenet121 to segment lungs with Interstitial Lung Disease. The proposed segmentation model distinguishes the exact lung region from the ct slice background. To train and evaluate the algo rithm, 176 sparsely annotated Computed Tomography scans were utilized. The training was completed in a supervised and end to end manner. Contrary to current approaches, the suggested method yields accurate segmentation results without the requirement for re-initialization. We were able to achieve an accuracy of 92.59 percent after training the proposed model with Nvidia's CUDA GPU.
Review and comparison of MHD wave characteristics at the Sun and in Earth’s magnetosphere
Authors: Chelpanov Maksim , Anfinogentov Sergey , Kostarev Danila , Mikhailova Olga , Rubtsov Aleksandr , Fedenev Viktor , Chelpanov Andrei
Published: December 2022

Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves play a crucial role in the plasma processes of stellar atmospheres and planetary magnetospheres. Wave phenomena in both media are known to have similarities and unique traits typical of each system.

MHD waves and related phenomena in magnetospheric and solar physics are studied largely independently of each other, despite the similarity in properties of these media and the common physical foundations of wave generation and propagation. A unified approach to studying MHD waves in the Sun and Earth's magnetosphere opens up prospects for further progress in these two fields.

The review examines the current state of research into MHD waves in the Sun’s atmosphere and Earth's magnetosphere. It outlines the main features of the wave propagation media: their structure, scales, and typical parameters. We describe the main theoretical models applied to wave behavior studies; discuss their advantages and limitations; compare characteristics of MHD waves in the Sun’s atmosphere and Earth’s magnetosphere; and review observation methods and tools to obtain information on waves in various media.
Wave activity of the mesosphere in the planetary wave range according to OH (3-1) emission observations at Maimaga and Tiksi stations for 2015–2020
Authors: Sivtseva Vera , Ammosov Petr , Gavrilieva Galina , Ammosova Anastasiya , Koltovskoi Igor
Published: December 2022

The article compares the interannual variability of the atmosphere at the OH glow height, which can be associated with planetary wave propagation, at stations spaced in latitude. As a characteristic reflecting planetary wave activity we consider standard deviations of the average overnight temperature σpw from its monthly average after taking into account the seasonal variation. Joint mesopause temperature measurements at high latitudes at two optical stations Maimaga (63.04° N, 129.51° E) and Tiksi (71.58° N, 128.77° E) began in 2015. The stations are equipped with identical Shamrock (Andor) high image quality infrared spectrographs for registration of OH (3-1) in the near infrared region (~1.5 μm). The main result of studying the planetary wave activity during the 5-year period of simultaneous observations is that at Tiksi station it slightly (by about 1–2 K) exceeds that at Maimaga station. In average annual activity fluctuations, the presence of quasi-biennial oscillations is traced.
Studying the response of the mid-latitude ionosphere of the Northern Hemisphere to magnetic storms in March 2012
Authors: Chernigovskaya Marina , Shpynev Boris , Khabituev Denis , Ratovsky Konstantin , Belinskaya Anastasiya , Stepanov Aleksandr , Bychkov Vasily , Grigor'eva Svetlana , Panchenko Valery , Mielich Jens
Published: December 2022

We have studied variations in ionospheric and geomagnetic parameters in the Northern Hemisphere during a series of magnetic storms in March 2012 by analyzing data from the Eurasian mid-latitude ionosonde chain, mid- and high-latitude chains of magnetometers of the global network INTERMAGNET. We have confirmed manifestations of the longitude inhomogeneity of ionospheric effects, which is associated with the irregular structure of the longitudinal variability of geomagnetic field components. The complex physics of the long magnetically disturbed period in March 2012 with switching between positive and negative phases of the ionospheric storm in the same period of the magnetic storm for different spatial regions is emphasized. The change in the effects of the ionospheric storm during this period might have been associated with the superposition in the mid-latitude region of the competing processes affecting the ionospheric ionization whose sources were in the auroral and equatorial ionosphere. We have compared the scenarios for the development of ionospheric disturbances under equinox conditions during magnetic storms in March 2012, October 2016, and March 2015.
The first comparative analysis of meteor echo and sporadic scattering identified by a self-learned neural network in EKB and MAGW ISTP SB RAS radar data
Authors: Berngardt Oleg
Published: December 2022

The paper describes the current version (v.1.1) of the algorithm for automatic classification of signals received by ISTP SB RAS decameter coherent scatter radars. The algorithm is a self-learning neural network that determines the type of scattered signals from the results of physical modeling of radio wave propagation, using radar data and international reference models of the ionosphere and geomagnetic field. According to MAGW and EKB ISTP SB RAS radar data for 2021, the algorithm self-learns to classify scattered signals into initially unknown classes based on physically interpreted parameters of radio wave propagation and data measured by the radar, with 15 frequently observed out of 20 possible hidden classes identified, 14 of which can be interpreted from a physical point of view. To demonstrate the operation of the algorithm, we present the first statistical analysis of observations of signals assigned by the algorithm to classes which we interpret as scattering by meteor trails and scattering with the sporadic E layer respectively. Through a statistical analysis of EKB and MAGW radar data during 2021–2022, we demonstrate the range-altitude characteristics of signals of these types. A correlation is shown between the hourly average numbers of observations of both classes, as well as between the hourly average line-of-sight velocities obtained for both classes. The results obtained make it possible to interpret these classes as a meteor echo and sporadic scattering respectively, and to use radar data to study the interaction between the neutral atmosphere (studied from meteor scattering data) and the lower ionosphere (studied from observations of sporadic scattering). Currently, this classification algorithm works in ISTP SB RAS radars in automatic mode.
Poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors - new therapeutic strategies in Acute Myeloid Leukemia: a literature review
Authors: Nowicka Emilia , Obel Michał , Panuciak Kinga , Mastalerczyk Angelika , Czyżak Kamila , Lejman Jan , Makowska Karolina , Wiśniewski Wiktor
Published: December 2022

The use of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors has recently increased as a result of demonstrating their superior efficacy compared to traditional chemotherapy in various cancer subtypes in many preclinical studies and clinical trials. A better understanding of the molecular mechanisms of PARP and their underlying foci that can be used as screening markers for potential new therapeutic options would aid rational treatment strategies and improve long-term patient outcomes. The available data on acute leukemia suggest potential windows for effective treatment of PARPi in disease subgroups. In this review, we summarize the current advances in the most common PARP-based adjuvant therapies and combination strategies for the treatment of acute leukemia and discuss the future prospects and challenges of therapy with PARP inhibitors. We also discuss reports describing an increased risk of cancer treatment in patients receiving PARP inhibitors for solid tumors.

The research material were publications, the search was carried out using a combination of keywords such as: "PARP inhibitor", "acute leukemia", "therapy", "PARP clinical trials". The first step was to find relevant publications from the last 15 years. The second step was to review the publications found.

Studies have shown that PARP inhibitors play an increasing role in the treatment of leukemia. In addition, focusing research efforts on identifying the most effective drug combinations and sequences could help to further shape the role of PARPi in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Similarities and differences between multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and Kawasaki disease – clinical presentations, laboratory features and treatment
Authors: Czarkowski Marcin , Gorczyca Kamila , Grodkiewicz Maria , Słupczyńska Aleksandra , Urbaś Weronika , Podgórska Klaudia , Puła Aleksandra , Artykiewicz Klaudia , Krzysiek Urszula , Kozieł Paweł , Raksa Karolina
Published: December 2022

Children infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are mostly asymptomatic or have mild symptoms. However SARS-CoV-2 is also associated with a recently widely reported pediatric systemic vasculitis. This multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is still poorly understood, further information and studies are urgently needed. MIS-C has features that overlap with many known multisystem inflammatory diseases, especially Kawasaki disease. In this review, we are comparing MIS-C associated with COVID-19 and Kawasaki disease. We are searching for similarities and differences based on clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment.
MIS-C jest stosunkowo nowym zespołem chorobowym, związanym z zakażeniem SARS-CoV-2. Nadal wymaga przeprowadzenia dalszych badań z perspektywy globalnej, w celu zrozumienia jego patogenezy, przebiegu i potencjalnych skutków. Chociaż objawy kliniczne MIS-C i KD mogą się pokrywać, wydają się być dwiema odrębnymi jednostkami klinicznymi i możemy spróbować je rozróżnić na podstawie objawów wspomnianych powyżej.
Prehabilitation and nutritional interventions - an interdisciplinary perspective
Authors: Zdankiewicz Alicja , Konaszczuk Wiktoria , Pawłowski Piotr , Kościołek Aneta
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Nutrition is defined as the acquisition of exogenous nutrients. It is a basic need of a living organism. Malnutrition has become a problem for hospitalized patients, especially in the surgical ward. The condition leads to the deterioration of the patient's clinical performance and quality of life. Ongoing nursing interventions, particularly the use of parenteral or enteral nutrition, can reduce the risk of complications resulting from the inadequate nutrient supply. 

Aim of the study: The purpose of this study is to analyze nutritional problems in the practice of a surgical nurse. 

Material and method: A non-systematic review of the available literature on nutritional problems published in the last seven years (2015 - 2022) was conducted. Databases such as Google Scholar and PubMed were searched, using the following keywords: nutritional problems, malnutrition, nutritional treatment, surgical nursing, and hospital malnutrition. 

Sixteen original and review papers were eligible for analysis. The criteria for qualifying articles for review were title, abstract content, keywords, and topics related to nutrition problems in the context of nursing practice. 

Results and conclusions: Malnutrition is a serious problem in clinical practice.  Standardized scales NRS 2002, MUST, and MNA are used to correctly diagnose this problem. The nurse's role in caring for a patient with a nutritional deficit is to monitor the patient's condition, take anthropometric measurements and collect materials for diagnostic tests. This allows the correct selection of nutritional treatment individually for the patient.
Aesthetic problem in the appearance of permanent teeth in children and adolescents - dental fluorosis.
Authors: Luchowska Anna , Sroczyńska Monika , Żaczek Aleksandra
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Dental fluorosis is a disease caused by excessive consumption of fluoride and its deposition in the enamel during odontogenesis. The result of this process is the appearance on the surface of permanent teeth of unsightly stains of various colors depending on the intensity of damage to the enamel. Deterioration of dental aesthetics can significantly affect the quality of life of patients affected by dental fluorosis.Aim of the study: The purpose of this study is to present contemporary knowledge on the cause, diagnosis and treatment of dental fluorosis.Materials and methods: Medical databases of the National Center for Biotechnology Information/PubMed and Google Scholar were analyzed by typing the following keywords: dental fluorosis, fluoride poisoning, amelogenesis, enamel. When analyzing the literature, data from 25 scientific articles from the last five years (2017-2022) were used.Results: In most of the articles, the authors emphasize the significant association between consumption of fluoridated water and fluorosis of permanent teeth. The literature is unanimous regarding the choice of minimally invasive treatment procedures when dental fluorosis needs to be treated.Conclusions: Dental fluorosis is a significant aesthetic and functional problem among affected children. Education about the etiology of dental fluorosis and ways to avoid it should be constantly disseminated among children's caregivers. Patients affected by this problem should be under the constant care of a dentist.
Hand eczema prevalence among healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic – a systematic review
Authors: Sroczyńska Monika , Luchowska Anna , Żaczek Aleksandra
Published: December 2022

Introduction
The globe is currently experiencing a new pandemic due to the introduction of the SARS-CoV-2 strain of the human coronavirus. The virus infects people and causes COVID-19, a lung condition that can be fatal in susceptible people and is characterized by fever, pneumonia, and shortness of breath. The prevalence of hand eczema among healthcare professionals working in COVID-19 units has grown, and it has been linked to increased hand sanitation habits.
 
Aim of the study
The purpose of the study was to examine the prevalence of hand eczema as a consequence of more intensive hand hygiene among healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Materials and methods
A search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Articles were searched in English using the following key words: hand eczema; hand dermatitis; atopic dermatitis; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2.
 
Results
Healthcare workers developed hand eczema more frequently in COVID-19 outbreak. The risk of hand eczema was raised by frequent use of hand hygiene products, alcohol-based hand sanitizers, wearing gloves, previous atopic dermatitis history and female sex gender. Due to excessive hand hygiene the natural skin barrier function was impaired, leading to hand eczema. The use of preventive skincare products can lower the risk of hand eczema development.
 
Conclusion
Findings demonstrated positive correlation between hand eczema prevalence among healthcare professionals and COVID-19 pandemic. Hand washing and the use of disinfectants disrupt the natural skin barrier function, leading to allergic and irritating hand eczema. In order to continue practicing hand hygiene during the continuing pandemic, proper prevention strategies and education should be implemented.
MANAJEMEN PERUBAHAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA KOPERASI DI KABUPATEN PURBALINGGA
Authors: Gumelar Bagus , Vionela Merdiana Candra
Published: December 2022

This study examines the effect of change management in improving the organizational performance of cooperatives in Purbalingga Regency. Prior studies showed that cooperatives that excel in the long term are cooperatives that emphasize the ability to adapt to existing changes (resilience). However, during the Covid-19 Pandemic, cooperatives are now experiencing many obstacles that make cooperatives slower to develop and even decline the organizational performance. This study aims to explain the concept of organizational change and its benefits for the organization, providing essential ways to implement practices that improve the organizational performance of cooperatives in the Pubalingga Regency. The research sample in this study was 50 cooperatives in Purbalingga Regency as the respondents to the survey questionnaire. The analytical method used is multiple linear analysis. This study concludes that technological change has a positive and significant effect on organizational performance, organizational leadership change does not have a significant effect on organizational performance, and organizational cultural change has a significant effect on organizational performance.
PENGARUH FEE BASED INCOME DAN TRANSAKSI E-BANKING TERHADAP PERUBAHAN LABA BANK BUMN
Authors: Asiska Nolis , Dian Pratiwi Permata
Published: December 2022

E-banking technology provides conveniences and speed to help customers in using financial services. The bank should increase the number of E-Banking customers to generate more fee-based Income. Thus the bank income will be increased. This study aims to determine the effect of Fee-Based Income and E-Banking Transactions on Profit Changes in state-owned banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2011-to 2020. The population of this research is four state-owned banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2011-2020. This research used 39 observations as samples, later decreasing to 31 observations due to abnormal data healing outlier detection. The results of this study show that 1). Fee-Based Income has a significant positive effect on profit changes, 2). E-Banking transaction has no significant effect on Profit Change at state-owned banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2011-2020 period.
PENGARUH PELATIHAN DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: Wisuda Putri Rosiana , Astuti Puji
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of training and work motivation on employee performance at Perum Damri Yogyakarta Branch Office. This type of research uses quantitative methods using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program. Methods of obtaining data using questionnaires and interviews. The sample used was 48 employees of the Perum Damri Yogyakarta Branch Office. The tests used are validity tests, reliability tests, multiple linear regression analysis, and statistical tests. Based on the results of statistical tests, training and work motivation positively influence the performance of employees of the Perum Damri Yogyakarta Branch Office.
PENGARUH PERSEPSI RISIKO DAN DUKUNGAN PEMERINTAH TERHADAP MINAT PENGGUNAAN MOBILE BANKING: PERAN PEMEDIASI PERSEPSI KEGUNAAN
Authors: Aisyah Maulidyati , Ardami Ardiningsing Tirta
Published: December 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has influenced the government to implement various policies as a form of support to break the chain of the spread of the Covid-19 virus. In addition, the presence of the Covid-19 pandemic requires people to switch from cash transactions to non-cash transactions to prevent exposure to the Covid-19 virus. Technological developments support this transition with the presence of mobile banking to facilitate non-cash transactions. This study aims to determine the effect of perceived risk and government support on interest in using mobile banking with perceived usefulness as a mediating variable. This type of research is quantitative research and uses a questionnaire to obtain data which is then processed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) software. The results of the study prove that risk perception has the most influence on interest in using mobile banking, while government support does not influence the use of mobile banking.
Journal Scan
Authors: Welyczko Nikki
Published: December 2022

A brief overview of recently published articles on gastroenterology, hepatology and stoma care
Making the invisible visible
Authors: Perrin Angie , Harrison Penny
Published: December 2022

Angie Perrin and Penny Harrison review key content from ‘Making the invisible visible: exploring IBD and the evolution of treatments’, a study day held in Birmingham on 30 June 2022
The Deborah James effect on bowel cancer awareness and referrals
Authors: Brady Kirsty , Cagayon Hazel , Donnelly Leigh
Published: December 2022

After being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016, Deborah James devoted her life to raising public awareness of the condition, resulting in a positive impact on referrals, especially among young people
Outcomes of budesonide multimatrix prescriptions in the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Crawford Angus
Published: December 2022

Background:

Budesonide multimatrix is prescribed to treat forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during periods of relapse, and it is licensed to treat mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis (UC). However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a rise in the use of budesonide multimatrix to treat all forms of IBD after fears that systemic corticosteroid use, such as prednisolone, could increase the risk of COVID-19 severity.

Methods:

This audit included records of all patients who were prescribed the budesonide multimatrix Cortiment (9 mg once a day) over a year in NHS Lothian. Patients were grouped by disease activity at the point of prescription (Partial Mayo Score (PMS) less than 5 showed milder disease and above 5 showed more severe disease) and disease phenotype. The primary endpoint was response at 8 weeks from start of treatment, grouped into full response, partial response, no response and escalation.

Results:

The full response rate to budesonide multimatrix was 52% among all patients, but 80% in those with PMS ≤4 and only 15% in those with a PMS ≥5. By phenotype, response rates were 41% in Crohn's disease, 50% in IBD unclassified, 56% in proctitis, 56% in left-sided colitis and 51% in pancolitis.

Conclusions:

Budesonide multimatrix is effective to treat mild disease but is not effective in patients who are having a moderate-to-severe flare of IBD. This medication was 80% effective if the PMS was below 5, suggesting that it is very effective in mild disease.
The prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of Staphylococcus spp. on ocular surfaces of fighting bulls (Bos indicus) in Thailand
Authors: Sotthibandhu Dennapa Saeloh , Indoung Saowakon , Niwasawat Husna , Chaiboon Jiradchaya , Sungsorn Nattakan , Longji Nu-issana , Polya Kittipol , Noosak Chayanee , Schwarz Stefan , Soimala Tanawan
Published: December 2022

Background and Aim: Fighting bulls have a high risk of eye injuries, and opportunistic conjunctival bacterial flora may cause subsequent eye diseases. There is little information about the ocular health care of fighting bulls in Thailand. Thus, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of Staphylococcus spp. from the eyes of fighting bulls and investigate their antimicrobial susceptibility.

Materials and Methods: The samples were collected from the right conjunctival sacs of 105 fighting bulls. Biochemical tests and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry were used to identify bacteria to genus and species levels. Antimicrobial susceptibility was tested by agar disk diffusion.

Results: Staphylococcus spp. (36.84%, 56/152) were the most detected bacteria. The most prevalent Staphylococcus spp. was Staphylococcus chromogenes (37.50%, 21/56). The susceptibility test revealed that all isolates were susceptible to sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (56/56, 100%) and most were susceptible to chloramphenicol and gentamicin (54/56, 96.43%). The highest resistance rates were seen for tetracycline and doxycycline (23.21%, 13/56) followed by erythromycin (19.64%, 11/56). In addition, S. chromogenes isolates were evaluated for their ability to produce biofilms by a quantitative biofilm production assay. A total of 21 isolates exhibited biofilm production, independent of their antimicrobial susceptibility. Three multidrug-resistant isolates were found, including two Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates and a single S. chromogenes isolate.

Conclusion: As antimicrobial resistant bacteria were detected on the eye surface, veterinarians should always conduct antimicrobial susceptibility testing before using antimicrobial agents. The results from this study will help to improve the standard of eye treatment for fighting bulls in Thailand.
Nomenclature and typification of Actinidia kolomikta (Actinidiaceae)
Authors: Krestovskaya Tatyana V. , Sokolova Irina V.
Published: December 2022

The nomenclature and lectotypification of the name Actinidia kolomikta (Maxim.) Maxim. are discussed. The correct authorship and date of publication of its basionym is specified, namely Prunus kolomikta Maxim., 27 XI 1856. The currently known original material of Prunus kolomikta (≡ Actinidia kolomikta) is represented by 5 specimens all stored in the Herbarium of the Komarov Botanical Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia (LE). The specimen LE 01081775 is designated here as the lectotype of Prunus kolomikta, its duplicate LE 01081774 being cited as an isolectotype. The indication of the “holotype” and “isotypes” in the Tropicos database available on the Internet is shown to be erroneous.
Separation of wavy and polylobate forms of phytoliths of the “crenate” morphotype in Pooideae Benth. species of the south of Western Siberia on the basis of phylogenetic data
Authors: Solomonova Marina Yu. , Speranskaya Natalya Yu. , Blinnikov Michail S. , Zhembrovskaya Tatyana A. , Silantyeva Marina M.
Published: December 2022

The article deals with the problem of nomenclature and classification of phytoliths. The division of the “crenate” morphotype (ICPN 2.0) into two forms – polylobate and wavy – is substantiated using Pooideae grasses from the south of Western Siberia. An analysis of the literature data confirms the heterogeneity of this morphotype and various interpretations of its variations. The polylobate group includes phytoliths high in lateral projection with distinct lobes, and the wavy group includes flattened forms with a wavy edge. The article details the formation of these two morphotypes in 52 grass species belonging to 25 genera. The main content of the study is an analysis of the occurrence of forms in various tribes and subtribes according to modern information on the phylogeny of cereals. The differences in the formation of these morphotypes at the sectional and subgeneric levels are considered using as examples three genera. The detailed analysis shows that wavy plates are most typical for the subtribe Aveninae(Poeae), polylobed particles are typical for the subtribe Agrostidinae (Poeae) and the tribe Meliceae. For some taxa, for example, the tribe Stipeae, ambiguous data have been obtained that are inconsistent with information from other territories, which indicates the need for further research on this problem. The analysis of occurrence of forms at the intrageneric level shows that in the genera Poa and Festuca there are differences between individual subgenera and sections, while for the genus Calamagrostis there are no such differences. The results obtained point to the prospect of using phylogenetic information in the classification of phytoliths and the need for a more complete study of large genera of grasses in terms of phytolith composition (Festuca, Calamagrostis, Poa, Stipa, etc.).
The first record of Anisocampium niponicum for the flora of Russian Federation
Authors: Doudkin Roman V.
Published: December 2022

On the Krabbe peninsula (Khasansky District, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation), a population of a new genus and species of fern for Russian Federation, Anisocampium niponicum (Mett.) Y. C. Liu, W. L. Chiou et M. Kato (Athyriaceae), was discovered. The description of plants and locality is given. A high vitality of the population was noted, which is associated with the absence of anthropogenic influence, as well as with the growth of A. niponicumunder conditions close to its ecological optimum.
Campanula farinosa (Campanulaceae): taxonomic status and distribution in the Ural and Western Siberia
Authors: Knyazev Michail S.
Published: December 2022

Taxonomy, nomenclature, morphology, and distribution of Campanula farinosa are updated. The species is for the first time reported for Ural and Western Siberia; C. krylovii is relegated to its synonymy. Morphological characters discriminating C. farinosa and C. glomerata are revised; stability of these features throughout the whole area of C. farinosa ranging from Central Europe to Western Siberia is underlined as an argument favoring the species (not subspecies) status of the latter.
Asplenium delinghaense, a new species from western part of Qilian Mountains in Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
Authors: Liang Si-Qi , Zhang S.-B. , Zhang X.-C.
Published: December 2022

A new species of the genus Asplenium L. from northern Qinghai, A. delinghaense S. Q. Liang et X. C. Zhang, is described and illustrated here. This new species resembles A. iskardense Viane et Reichst., A. daghestanicum Christ, and A. neovarians Ching but differs in frond and perispore morphology. Molecular phylogenetic evidence supported the close relationship of A. delinghaense with members of the A. varians complex and the A. pekinense complex and indicated an allotetraploid origin of it.
Antibacterial Activities of Ni Substituted Ferrite Particles for Biological Applications
Authors: Chitra Subbiah Rammohan , Anjanapriya Suruliappan Subramanian
Published: December 2022

In this research work Mg0.45Mn0.55-xNixFe2O4 ferrite particles of varying compositions (x=0.05, x=0.15, x=0.25, x=0.45 and x=0.55) were synthesized using cost effectual co-precipitation route. The synthesized ferrite particles were characterized by collection of techniques. XRD analysis confirmed the formation of cubic spinel structure of the ferrite particles. SEM and AFM analyses illustrated the morphology and size distribution of obtained ferrite particles. FT-IR study exposed that the absence of any additional peak related to second phase. VSM results indicated magnetic analyses such as saturation magnetization (MS), Coercivity (HC) and Remanence (Mr) of ferrite particles. The major objective of the present investigation is to synthesize MgMnNiFe2O4 ferrite particles on cotton fabrics in order to obtain finished fabrics; it is very significant in biological applications. The antibacterial activities of the ferrite particles coated cotton fabrics were tested against selected Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria which showed tremendous results via formation of inhibition zones. The fabricated ferrite particles on cotton fabrics showed great durability evidenced by their antibacterial activities even after 20 washing cycles. Hence, the functionalized cotton fabrics could be used as potential antibacterial agent.
Analysis of Covid-19 Using A Modified SEIR Model To Understand The Cases Registered in Singapore, Spain, And Venezuela
Authors: Isea Raúl , Mayo-García Rafael
Published: December 2022

This work proposes a modification of a compartmental-type model based on the Susceptible-Exposed-Infected-Recovered (SEIR) scheme to describe the dynamics of contagion by Covid-19 in any part of the world, including also the numerical and analytical calculation of the mantissa and the resolution of a partial differential equation system. As an example, the different incidents that occurred in Singapore, Spain and Venezuela are analyzed to demonstrate the usefulness of the methodology developed in this work that can be seamlessly extended to other regions.
Critical Review of Teaching and Learning Methodologies for Learners with Special Educational Needs in the 21st Century and Beyond
Authors: Monique J. Grant Coke, PhD
Published: December 2022

The number of children with SEN is continuously growing, leading to pressure on the few special schools available in the USA. Furthermore, the adoption of a special school system has been criticized on the basis that it isolates and discriminates against children with special educational needs and disabilities. Even though inclusive education can address such limitations, the application of the most appropriate pedagogical approaches for SEN learners is still a challenge. The presented study focused on critically appraising the pedagogical approaches for SEN learners in the 21st century and beyond. In order to achieve this goal, a systematic review of the literature approach was adopted. The literature search process was conducted on three databases: Education Full Text, Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts, and PsycINFO. The selection of these databases was influenced by their reputation of hosting high quality and up-to-date literature about special education. The initial literature search process generated 6129 hits, but only ten studies were finally selected for review after the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria. A critical review of the evidence presented in the selected studies generated eight themes describing various pedagogical approaches for special education, within both blended and mainstream learning environment. Knowledge generated in this systematic review can be used by the special education sector of the U.S to develop pedagogical approaches for SEN students, leading to improved performance and social skill development.
ÜÇÜNCÜ PARTİ LOJİSTİK HİZMET SAĞLAYANLARIN (3PL) COVID-19 PANDEMİ DÖNEMİNDE LOJİSTİKTE RİSK ALGISINA YÖNELİK NİTEL BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: ALPTEKİN Ece Nur , UZEL AYDINOCAK Ezgi
Published: December 2022

Bu araştırma, Türkiye’de lojistik sektöründe faaliyet gösteren altı şirketin yetkili pozisyonlarında görev yapan katılımcılar ile lojistik sektöründe faaliyet gösteren şirketlerin risk algısı ve risk yönetimi uygulamaları ile Covid-19 döneminin şirketler ve şirketlerin risk yönetimi uygulamaları üzerindeki etkilerinin nitel araştırma teknikleri yardımı ile incelenmesi amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma, yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu aracılığı ile toplanan verilerin analizi ve yorumlanmasına dayanmaktadır. Bu verilerin yorumlanabilmesi için ise içerik analizinden faydalanılmıştır. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgular doğrultusunda, lojistik şirketlerinin riski kazanç fırsatı olarak değil kayıp ihtimali yaratan bir olgu olarak gördüğünü söylemek mümkündür. Lojistik şirketleri, risk tipleri olarak en çok ekonomik ve operasyonel risklerle karşılaşmaktadır. Bu risk tiplerini yönetebilmek için riski gerçekleşmeden önce önleyecek tedbirlere yönelmektedir. Covid-19 pandemisi, lojistik sektöründeki şirketleri genel olarak olumsuz etkilemektedir. Ayrıca Covid-19 sürecinde risk yönetimi uygulamaları, daha çok sağlıklı kalmaya yöneliktir.
The impact of changes in climatic factors of the Aktumsuk region on the formations of Medicageta sativa
Authors: Saitjanova Umida Sh. , Shomurodov Khabibullo F.
Published: December 2022

The article presents a brief analysis of 20-year changes in climatic parameters of the Aktumsuk region of the Eastern Cliff of Ustyurt and their impact on the species composition of the Medicageta sativa formation. From the obtained analysis of the daily indicators of 2 sources (NASA POWER and the Aktumsuk meteorological station), long-term trends of changes in average, average maximum and average minimum air temperatures, as well as annual precipitation have been established. Data from 2000-2020 were taken for analysis. The warm and cold seasons of the year have been established, which affected the amplitude of the parameters. Basically, the decrease in minimum air temperature occurs in the cold half-year (November-December, January-March), which explains the increase in precipitation during these periods. The most significant warming in the territory of the Aktumsuk region was noted in warm seasons (April, June, July and August). The obtained data comparing the average annual air temperatures for the 2 above-mentioned sources of the 20-year period indicates that the climate of the Aktumsuk region is sharply continental, here we can observe sharp changes in the temperature regime in the direction of warming, which could lead to the transformation of the Medicageta sativa formation. The appearance of xerophytes in this type of vegetation in recent years provides information about the xerophytization of flora due to an increase in drought in the Eastern Cliff. Climate aridization, reduction in the number of mesophytes in the species composition, as well as their projective coverage, a sharp increase in xerophytes and halophytes in the species composition, communities may indicate significant changes in communities of this type of vegetation due to climate change.
Impact of sowing dates and nutrient levels on growth attributes of toria (Brassica campestris var. toria) in trans-gangetic region of Punjab
Authors: Jaswal Anita , Jaiswal Akshay , Singh Arshdeep
Published: December 2022

The present investigation was carried out at the experimental farm, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab during 2021-22. The experiment was laid out in a Factorial Randomized Block Design (FRBD) with 3 dates of sowing i.e. D1 (1st October), D2 (15th October) and D3 (30th October) and 4 different levels of fertilizer i.e.75 % RDF, 100 % RDF, 125 % RDF and 150 % RDF altogether 12 treatment combinations of dates of sowing and fertilizer levels replicated thrice. Among different temporal dynamics (sowing dates), D1 (1st October) recorded maximum values for plant height (151.20 cm), primary branches (10.33) and Secondary branches (8.91), Leaf area (64.28 cm2), Fresh weight (242.7 g), Dry weight (28.45 g), CGR (0.558 g m-2day-1), RGR (1.39 g-1 g-1day-1). Regarding the effect of various nutrient levels, the maximum plant height (128.05cm), the number of primary and secondary branches (10.44, 8.44), Leaf area (64.67 cm2), Fresh and dry weight (253.16 g, 29.55 g), CGR (0.581 g m-2day-1), RGR (1.42 g-1 g-1day-1) were recorded in the application of 100% RDF. The interaction of 1st DOS (1st October) × 100% RDF recorded maximum values in terms of most of the growth parameters of commercial importance. So it can be concluded that for better growth and development the toria plants should be sown on 1st October with the application of 100% RDF.
Direct-to-consumer laboratory testing (DTCT): challenges and implications for specialists in laboratory medicine
Authors: Orth Matthias , Vollebregt Erik , Trenti Tomaso , Shih Patti , Tollanes Mette , Sandberg Sverre
Published: December 2022

In vitro diagnostics (IVD) testing is a powerful tool for medical diagnosis, and patients‘ safety is guaranteed by a complex system of personnel qualification of the specialist in laboratory medicine, of process control, and legal restrictions in healthcare, most of them under national regulation. Direct-to-consumer laboratory testing (DTCT) is testing ordered by the consumer and performed either by the consumer at home or analysis of self-collected samples in a laboratory. However, since DTCT are not always subject to effective competent authority oversight, DTCT may pose risks to lay persons using and relying on it for healthcare decision-making. Laboratory medicine specialists should be very cautious when new DTCTs are introduced. As qualified professionals, they should feel obliged to warn and educate patients and the public about the risks of inappropriate and harmful DTCT.
Forest Eco-Governance in Russia in the 18th Century and Its Practical Significance
Authors: Li Shuhua
Published: December 2022

The history of forest eco-governance in Russia can be traced back to more than 1000 years ago, but before Peter I came to power, the forest eco-governance in Russia rarely considered forest regeneration and sustainable development. Since ancient times, the European part of Russia has been regarded as the most wooded and forested region in Europe. However, in the 18th century, the consistent use of timber as the main fuel in the Russian manufacturing industry and residential heating, as well as the unrestrained use of forests in shipbuilding, construction, timber export, etc. led to the rapid depletion of forests in some regions of Russia. In this context, the Russian government put the reinforcement of the national forest eco-governance on the agenda. Peter I is considered to be the first forester in Russian history. During his reign, he promulgated about 200 laws and regulations on the conservation of forest resources, and his successors further developed his ideas about forest ecological conservation. Although it failed to prevent the trend of destruction of forest ecological environment in Russia, it solved the problems of building a powerful country and a strong army, achieving industrial development, and meeting people's needs in Russia to a certain extent. The measures and ideas of eco-governance in Russia in the 18th century are of important practical significance.
Research on the Influence Mechanism of Dual Social Network Embeddedness Combined Ambidexterity on Entrepreneurial Performance of Returning Migrant Workers
Authors: Zhao Hongxia , Wang Guotao , Wang Mengjuan , Zhang Bin
Published: December 2022

As an important part of rural members, the success of returning migrant workers’ entrepreneurial activities is not only related to the realization of rural comprehensive revitalization strategy, but also related to the stability of national society. Based on the survey data of 962 returning entrepreneurial migrant workers, combined with social network theory and resource-based theory, based on the dual combined ambidexterity of knowledge resources and operation resources, this paper explores the influence mechanism of rural and urban social network embeddedness combined ambidexterity of returning migrant workers on their entrepreneurial performance. The results show that the embeddedness combined ambidexterity between rural and urban social networks is beneficial to the improvement of entrepreneurial performance of returning migrant workers, and the dual entrepreneurial resources combined ambidexterity of knowledge resources and operation resources play an intermediary role between dual social networks embeddedness combined ambidexterity and entrepreneurial performance. The resource integration ability of migrant workers has a positive moderating effect on the intermediary effect. The research results can provide a reference for the state and government to formulate policies and take measures to improve the entrepreneurial performance of returning migrant workers.