bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Organizational and preparatory measures for the investigative experiment
Authors: Kovbasa Volodymyr
Published: June 2021

The article deals with study of some aspects of the investigative experiment. The preparatory stage of the investigative experiment during the investigation of criminal offenses is considered, and proposals for the application of its most appropriate measures are formulated. The author emphasizes that the conduct of investigative (search) actions during the investigation of criminal offenses is always aimed at collecting or verifying evidence. Depending on the stage of the investigation, different sets of procedural actions are possible. But in most cases, at the next stage of the criminal proceedings, investigative experiments are conducted to verify the existing evidence and versions. At the same time, it is necessary to understand that the effective conduct of this procedural action largely depends on the organizational and preparatory measures. After all, careful preparation for the investigative experiment provides the greatest efficiency and effectiveness of its conduct. It is noted that for the effective conduct of the investigative experiment it is necessary to comply with the following conditions: the obtained testimony requires verification or clarification; it is impossible to do it with the help of other investigative actions; the person agrees to take part in the inspection; this person has memorized the situation and will be able to identify and show the place he / she reported in his / her testimony; the situation on the spot has not changed, which prevents the interrogated from recognizing it. The most appropriate measures to be taken at the preparatory stage of the investigative experiment are identified: the study of materials of criminal proceedings; formulation of the purpose of the investigative experiment and the circumstances to be established; repeated or additional interrogation of the person whose testimony will be verified; determining the place and time of the investigative experiment; determining the range of persons involved in the investigative (search) action; preparation of aids (mannequins, stencils, models of objects), vehicles, etc.; preparation of technical means of fixation; ensuring the safety of participants during the investigative experiment; drawing up a plan of investigative (search) action; preliminary inspection of the territory (premises) where it is supposed to carry out this investigative (search) action.
Use of special knowledge in the detection and investigation of serious crime
Authors: Obshalov Serhiy
Published: June 2021

The research highlights current aspects of the institute of special knowledge in the detection and investigation of felonies. Based on a thorough analysis of the views of prominent forensic scientists, based on current legislation, the concepts of special knowledge, forms and types of their use. Given the different professional competencies, the concept of special knowledge of an expert and a specialist is considered separately. Among the typical forms of use of special knowledge, attention is focused on those that are essential for the investigation of serious crimes, adhering to their classification into procedural and non-procedural. It is emphasized that one form of use of special knowledge passes into another, in particular, after forensic examinations, an audit is performed. Appointment and conduct of forensic examinations are covered depending on the type of serious crime (mercenary-violent, economic, etc.). Attention is paid to the choice of expert institution, the sequence of appointment and conduct of comprehensive forensic examinations. Some issues of specialist participation in the conduct of investigative (search) actions and measures of criminal proceedings are considered. The need for professional assistance during the inspection, search, investigative experiment, temporary access to things and documents at the preparatory stage, to record the progress of the investigative action, to work with traces and other evidence, during the evaluation of the results of the investigative action. The involvement of a psychologist as a consultant or specialist to compile a search psychological portrait of a criminal is considered. The significant role of departmental inspections in the investigation of serious crimes in the economic and financial spheres has been noted. Attention is paid to the expediency of involving a group or «team» of various specialists to participate in investigative (search) actions, the use of innovative technical developments for forensic purposes. Examples of practical activities and interview data of practical staff are given.
Features of preparation for searches in terms of anti-investigation
Authors: Pletenets Viktor
Published: June 2021

The Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine stipulates that a search is conducted to identify and fix the infor-mation about the circumstances of the offense of criminal offenses finding tools criminal offense or property that was taken as a result of its commitment, and locating wanted persons It is noted that scientists have identical views on the need for careful preparation to prepare for the search. Individual values to obtain a positive result if training takes counteraction to investigation. Attention is drawn, in order to avoid possible impact on the investigation and the investigation process should minimize the amount of information coming from the investigator stakeholders that can act as participants of the proceedings and other persons, including the officials. At the same time should be hidden by an activity a criminal offense, setting orienting information about the individuals involved. The data obtained in the first place, by examining data about a person searches, venue search and objects to be searched more. It is emphasized that the search explores the psychological readiness to achieve, resulting in the concentration of all other feelings, focus and effectiveness of attention. The investigator should be aware of the possibility of creating conflict situations during the search and the way in which they are resolved. The conflict can be pronounced, which complicates searches. Therefore, the investigator’s commitment to conducting searches and minimizing external disturbances are also important components in developing the confidence of the searchers in the imminence of detecting caches. The need to minimize the time required to prepare for a search is indicated. This will reduce the possibility for interested persons to obtain statements of pending investigative action. Attention is drawn to the fact that the preparation of a search is a guarantee of its effectiveness.
Forensic examination as a source of evidence in a separate proceedings
Authors: Popovych Iryna
Published: June 2021

Modern judicial practice indicates how important, in the quality of cases, is forensic examination, which with its special methods, tools and techniques contributes to the solution of judicial problems. An expert opinion plays a significant role in the process of proving in separate proceedings, when the question of the obligatory application of special knowledge arises. The article deals with study of forensic science as a source of evidence in a particular proceeding, as well as highlighting the clear difference between individual and other types of proceedings in civil proceedings, forming an opinion on the active role of the court in resolving cases in a particular proceeding. on the problem of interpretation by courts of norms of the national legislation at application of such means of proof as the expert’s conclusion. Analysis of scholars’ opinions, national case law, ECtHR documents, current legislation and regu-lations governing the appointment of forensic examination, shows that, in addition to the general rules of the institution of evidence and proof, in cases of separate proceedings, the court may take into account all by law means of proof. The expert's opinion is admissible, sufficient, reliable and categorical evidence in cases concerning changes in the legal status of individuals; establishing facts that are legally significant for the realization of rights and interests in family and other legal relations (for example, establishing the zygote of twins as a result of merging male and female gametes, establishing kinship (kinship) through molecular genetic examination).
Origin of official cynology (initial stages of emergence and development of dog breeding)
Authors: Selyukov Vadym
Published: June 2021

The article describes the first stages of the origin of cynology in the history of society. Cynological activity has quite ancient roots, the dog is the first animal to be domesticated by man. The purpose of domestication was the need to use the dog's abilities to their advantage. The primary benefits were during hunting and housing protection, later dogs began to be used during hostilities and as sled dogs. Over time, the forms of use of dogs in official activities have changed significantly, they began to be used in police activities, during rescue operations, for sabotage and others. In ancient times, the use of service dogs mostly took place on the hunt. Hunting dogs became widespread in the Middle Ages. Hunting with a dog is initially a privilege of the nobility, but later dogs become an integral attribute of hunters. The article attempts to analyze the process of origin of cynology as a separate branch of science, which can be considered the origin of service cynology in particular. Emphasis is placed on the fact that to this day it is impossible to reliably determine the beginning of the initial stage of cynology development. This is due to the fact that in different parts of the world cynology was born spontaneously and the processes of dog breeding took place almost separately. Methods, forms and methods of using dogs in one or another type of official activity in prehistoric and ancient times are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the main methods of using dogs, which have not lost their relevance and are now a guard service, as well as assistance in hunting. The conditional criterion of distribution of all period of origin and development of cynology on stages is offered.
INVESTIGATING THE HISTORICAL CORRELATION BETWEEN ATMOSPHERIC CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATION AND GLOBAL TEMPERATURE CHANGE
Authors: Sharma Kneev , Karamanev Dimitre
Published: June 2021

Understanding the fundamental relationship between atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration and temperature rise is essential for tackling the problem of climate change that faces us today. Misconceptions regarding the relationship are widespread due to media and political influences. This investigation aims to address the popular misconception that CO2 concentration directly and naturally leads to global temperature rise. While anthropogenic CO2 emissions seem to affect the rising global atmospheric temperature with a confidence of 95%, it falters when the historical relationship using ice core data is studied. This investigation uses two statistical approaches to determine an accurate range and direction for this important relationship. Through a combined approach, it was found that historically CO2 concentration in the last 650 000 years lags global temperature rise by 1020-1080 years with a maximum correlation coefficient of 0.8371-0.8372. This result is important for the investigation of climate change.
Impact response of different materials for sports mouthguards
Authors: Moreira Maria , Ramos João Carlos , Messias Ana , Neto Maria Augusta , Amaro Ana Paula , Reis Paulo NB
Published: June 2021

Up to this moment, there is no guideline regarding the materials to produce mouthguards. The most used is Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA). Studies indicate that laminating EVA sheets with rigid components could increase the protection capacities of the mouthguards whereas other studies suggest that only replacement of the material within it structure can increase energy absorption. The aim of this work is to evaluate the impact response of four different foils when compared to a 4 mm thickness EVA sheet. Five groups of different materials were subjected to impact tests with energies of 1.72 J, 2.85 J and 4.40 J. In this context was considered the following materials: EVA foils (G1), EVA foils with an EVA foam core (G2), EVA foils with an acetate core (G3), Foils of Erkoloc-pro (G4) and Foils of Ortho IBT resin (G5). Comparisons between the materials were made by qualitative analysis of the average energy-time and load-displacement curves, as well as by comparison of the peak load, maximum displacement, contact time and absorbed energy using the Kruskal-Wallis test. It was possible to conclude that statistically significant differences were found in the energy absorbed (p=0.001). Laminated foils with a soft core (G2) are a good option to produce mouthguards, while EVA foils with an acetate core (G3) and foils of Ortho IBT resin (G5) were declared unsuitable.
Evaluation of the behaviour of reinforced concrete beams repaired with glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) using a damage variable
Authors: Cunha Rafael , Oliveira Kevin , Brito Antônio , Vieira Camila , Amorim David
Published: June 2021

The use of fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) for increasing the strength of RC structures became a usual method. FRP presents easy application and demands low space and provide significant strength increase. Usually, the decision for FRP use is made in terms of applied loads and deflections. However, such quantities can vary significantly depending on the characteristics of the structural element e.g. span, effective depth and concrete resistance. Therefore, this paper aims to present an alternative control variable to analyse the behaviour of RC beams repaired with glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP), called damage. Such damage variable accounts for concrete cracking and it was experimentally measured before and after the application of GFRP. Note that the application of GFRP increased the ultimate load for all repaired beams. The damage values of such beams also increased when collapse was reached. Furthermore, it was observed that the collapse mechanism shifted to shear and did not occurred the failure of the GFRP.
Fragility analysis of concrete elevated water tanks under seismic loads
Authors: Hammoum Hocine , Aliche Amar , Bouzelha Karima , Aoues Younes , Amiri Ouali , Mehani Youcef
Published: June 2021

The design of concrete elevated water tanks involves several kinds of uncertainties. Traditionally, the design of these structures is based on a deterministic analysis. Partial safety factors prescribed in design codes are applied to take into account these uncertainties and to ensure sufficiently safe design. However, this approach does not allow rational evaluation of the risk related to the structural failure and consequently its reliability. In fact, the partial safety factors can lead to over-designed structures; or to under designed structural components leading to a lack of structural robustness. In this study, a probabilistic approach based on Monte Carlo simulations is used to analyze the reliability of elevated water tanks submitted to hazard seismic loading. This reliability approach, takes into account mainly two parameters. Firstly, the hydraulic charge in the tank container which is a function of time, and secondly, the hazard seismic loading through the Peak Ground Acceleration is considered as a random variable. Fragility curves depending on seismic zones and soil types are obtained by using the probabilistic approach, where they demonstrate the dominant failure modes that can cause the structural failure with respect to different seismic levels, soil types and water height level in the tank container.
Reliability assessment of the behavior of reinforced and/or prestressed concrete beams sections in shear failure
Authors: Benyahi Karim , Kachi Mohand Said , Bouafia Youcef , Barboura Salma , Li Jia
Published: June 2021

The object of this article is to be able to simulate the behavior of reinforced and/or prestressed concrete beam’s section in the shear loading through a model allowing the evaluation of nonlinear strains caused by shear, while taking into account the real behavior of the materials. In this approach, we are often confronted with problems of modeling uncertainties linked to some insufficiencies of the mechanical model allowing to describe the physical phenomena in a realistic way. For that, it is necessary to use a reliability model making it possible to evaluate their probability of failure, by establishing failure curves according to the different transition zones of the limit state curve of the nonlinear behavior in the shear loading up to at section failure of reinforced and/or prestressed concrete beams. In this work, we also propose a coupling of the reliability method by response surface to carry out the reliability optimization on complex mechanical models, where the mechanical and reliability models developed have been implemented on the Fortran. This allows the estimation in an efficient way of the different reliability characteristics according to each transition zone from the limit state curve to the real behavior until failure in the shear loading.
A Simplified ALE model for finite element simulation of ballistic impacts with bullet splash – development and experimental validation
Authors: Andreotti Riccardo , Abate Sergio , Casaroli Andrea , Quercia Mauro , Fossati Riccardo , Boniardi Marco V.
Published: June 2021

An original simplified finite element model is proposed to simulate the effects of non-penetrating ballistic impacts causing the so-called bullet splash phenomenon (complete bullet fragmentation), while no fragmentation is caused to the target. The model is based on the Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian formulation (ALE) and it simulates the impact as a fluid-structure interaction. The bullet splash phenomenon has been tested by experimental analyses of AISI 304L plates impacted by 9x21 FMJ (full metal jacket) bullets. The model has been developed with the aim of creating a simplified approach to be used in the industry and forensic sciences to simulate the non-penetrating interaction of soft impactors with hard targets. Comparisons between evidence and simulation results lead to the conclusion that the proposed approach can be used in a conservative way to estimate both local and global effects of bullet-splash phenomena.
Enhancement of Blast Resistance of R.C Beams Using Micro/Nano Silica in Presence of Steel Fibers
Authors: Nawar Mahmoud , El-Awady Kareem , Shehab Hamdy , Eisa Ahmed
Published: June 2021

An analytical investigation using ABAQUS/Explicit dynamic analysis was carried out to investigate the effect of using Micro/Nano silica in the presence of steel fibers on improving the dynamic response of reinforced concrete beams. According to the results of Magnusson and Hallgren's experimental investigation, the FE model has been well verified and calibrated. The finite element test program was extended further to study the effect of tensile reinforcement ratio by (0.5%, 0.78%, and 1.13%) comparing with the enhancement of concrete’s material on the behavior of tested R.C beams under blast loading. The results where compared in terms of changes in the max deflection at mid-span and flexural toughness values. The results showed that the combination between the compressive and flexural characteristic of concrete is necessary in case of high steel reinforcement ratio to reduce the brittle behavior of the R.C structure element, especially when the R.C elements exposed to a high strain rate loading due to the addition value of (DIF) for steel reinforcement properties which make the element stiffer than usual, compared with quasi-static loading condition.
Mixed Finite Element Computation of Energy Release Rate in Anisotropic Materials Based on Virtual Crack Closure-Integral Method
Authors: Derouiche Sami , Bouziane Salah , Bouzerd Hamoudi
Published: June 2021

The material with anisotropic properties are becoming widely essential due to the ease to manipulate their mechanical properties in order to obtain a particular quality, insure safety or a specific behavior. Those kind of materials are considered anisotropic because their characteristics and behavior are dependent to every direction of the material’s orientation. In this work, the virtual crack closure-integral technique is implemented to a mixed finite element, in addition with the stiffness derivative procedure, to evaluate the energy release rate of crack extension in anisotropic materials. A simulation of a cracked edge rectangular plat with anisotropic characteristics is taken for example. The results obtained are in good agreement with the analytical results, making the proposed technique a good model for fracture investigation and allow it to study more complicated cases in future works.
Assessment of knowledge and anxiety levels due to COVID-19 pandemic among health care professionals and general population in Indore City: A cross sectional study
Authors: Reddy Prashanthi , Nagi Ravleen , Kumar Pratiksha , Srivastava Rajeev , Bhadauria Upendra Singh
Published: June 2021

ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND. COVID 19 pandemic has led to economic downturn worldwide, and it has negatively affected mental health of the health workers as well as the general population. The pandemic has created psychological impact in the minds of people that even after recovery from critical illness assessment of anxiety symptoms is necessary.
OBJECTIVE. This study was undertaken to assess the knowledge and anxiety levels among health care workers and non-medico/ general population of Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
METHODS. A descriptive, cross sectional study was conducted among 247 participants comprising of medical and dental professionals , paramedical staff and non medico/ general population of Indore city, India.
The questionnaire was divided into three sections, the first section comprised questions pertaining to socio demographic characteristics, second section comprised ten questions pertaining to awareness and attitude towards preventive measures whereas the third section assessed anxiety levels by use of 21 item Depression, Anxiety , Stress Scale ( DASS-21).
RESULTS. Participants of medical profession (50.2%) outnumbered other participants; significant difference (p=0.001) was reported among dental professionals on answering minimum physical distance to be maintained.
Anxiety scores were found to be low (92.7%) and statistically significant association was seen between age of participants and anxiety levels (p=0.021).
CONCLUSION. Participants in the present study reported good knowledge regarding COVID-19 pandemic.
Anxiety scores among the participants were found to be low.
PRONOMINA PADA KARANGAN CERITA FANTASI SISWA
Authors: Azizah Hikmah Nur , Hilaliyah Hilda , Jayanti Memmy Dwi
Published: June 2021

Abstract This study aims to analyze the use of types of pronouns in fantasy story compositions of seventh grade students of SMP Harjamukti Depok. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The data collection technique used was note reading technique. Analysis of the data used the split and match methods. The results of this study indicate that the use of personal prounouns is more dominant than other pronouns. This is because the personal pronouns has the potential and plays a role in developing essays that tell humans as characters, especially in fantasy stories. Keywords: Pronouns, fantasy stories, student essays. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis penggunaan pronomina pada karangan cerita fantasi siswa kelas VII SMP Harjamukti Depok. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif sehingga bersifat deskriptif dan cenderung menggunakan analisis. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah karangan cerita fantasi siswa kelas VII SMP Harjamukti Depok sebagai acuan analisis serta berbagai buku dan artikel sebagai sumber data sekunder. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan pronomina persona lebih dominan dibanding pronomina lainnya sebab pronomina ini berperan dalam mengembangkan karangan yang menarasikan manusia sebagai tokohnya. Kata Kunci: Pronomina, cerita fantasi, karangan siswa.
Kajian Semiotika Bartes Cerpen Putik Safron di Sayap Izrail Karya Akmal Nasery Basral
Authors: Hapsari Natalia Endah
Published: June 2021

Pandemi Covid 19 berpengaruh pada karya-karya sastra yang dihasilkan oleh para penulis atau sastrawan di Indonesia. Penelitian ini berfokus untuk meneliti karya sastra dalam bentuk cerita pendek atau cerpen Putik Safron di Sayap Izrail karya Akmal Nasery Basral yang terbit di Harian Republika pada tanggal 17 Mei 2020. Cerpen ini dianalisis dengan menggunakan metode semiotika Roland Barthes. Dalam prosedur pengumpulan data langkah-langkah yang dilakukan adalah melakukan pembacaan  terhadap  cerpen  serta studi  pustaka. Setelah itu peneliti akan memecah teks ke dalam  beberapa leksia yang selanjutnya leksia-leksia akan dikelompokkan dalam lima macam kode pembacaan yaitu kode hermeneutik, kode semik, kode simbolik, kode proaeretik, dan kode kultural atau referensi.Dari hasil penelitian diketahui cerpen ini memiliki 67 leksia dan diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa cerpen ini mengangkat isu kesehatan yang saat ini melanda seluruh dunia serta hadir pula penggambaran tentang kedaruratan penyakit tersebut yang menimbulkan kecemasan sosial yang berujung pada kematian.Kata kunci: cerpen, cerita, leksia, pandemi, semiotika
METAFORA KONSEPTUAL HIDUP ADALAH PERJALANAN DALAM TETRALOGI LASKAR PELANGI KARYA ANDREA HIRATA
Authors: Lapasau Merry , Setiawati Sulis , Riyanti Apriani
Published: June 2021

Setiap budaya memahami hidup dengan caranya sendiri dan setiap bahasa mempunyai cara tersendiri dalam mengungkapkan makna hidup secara metaforis. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan metafora konseptual kehidupan adalah perjalanan dalam Tetralogi Laskar Pelangi (selanjutnya ditulis TLP) karya Andrea Hirata. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan kerangka teoretis conceptual metaphor theory (CMT) dari Lakoff & Johnson (1980/2003) dalam ranah kognitif linguistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metafora konseptual kehidupan adalah perjalanan dalam TLP mempunyai domain sumber sebagai berikut: 1) arah hidup, 2) haluan hidup, 3) ekspedisi hidup, 4) jembatan, 5) labirin, 6) orientasi hidup, 7) tiket, dan 8) siklus. Dalam teori metafora kognitiv, analisis metafora memberikan jawaban atas pertanyaan tentang bagaimana kita membangun dunia dari pola-pola yang kita kenal. Melalui analisis metafora konseptual kehidupan adalah perjalanan, kita dapat memahami bagaimana masyarakat Melayu memaknai hidup seperti yang tertuang dalam TLP melalui karya Andrea Hirata, yaitu hidup haruslah dijalani sesuai dengan arah yang tepat, orientasi dan haluan yang benar, penuh petualangan (ekspedisi), berliku-liku (labirin, siklus) dan tidak selalu mudah (melalui jembatan, membeli tiket). Walaupun hidup tidak selalu mudah namun harus dijalani dengan sebaik-baiknya dengan berpedoman pada arahan yang tepat yang berlaku di masyarakat, hidup harus menghormati orangtua dan mengambil contoh dari perilaku baik orangtua, dan kita harus senantiasa berusaha hidup lebih baik dengan cara senantiasa memperbaiki diri sendiri.Kata kunci: Metafora Konseptual hidup adalah perjalanan, CMT, Tetralogi Laskar Pelangi, Andrea Hirata
Telerehabilitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Orthopedic Reshearch Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran., Gharib Masoud , Rahmani Nahid ,   Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: June 2021

After the appearance of COVID-19, the clinical and professional activities of private clinics and public health systems were challenged. Tele rehabilitation system is required to provide rehabilitation services during the COVID 19 pandemic. Tele-rehabilitation services are available for many years, for which necessary infrastructure, laws, and instructions have been considered, but in Iran, there are no regulations or instructions for telerehabilitation services. Professional associations and boards can play an important role in drafting these rules. The COVID-19 can be a good opportunity to start telerehabilitation in Iran.
Understanding the Lived Experiences of Athlete Elderly in COVID-19 Pandemic in Tehran (A Phenomenological Approach)
Authors:   Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran., Norouzi Seyed Hosseini Rasoul
Published: June 2021

Objectives: Epidemics create extensive socio-behavioral changes in all areas, sport is no exception. The current study aimed at understanding the lived experience of athletic older adults from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods & Materials: The present qualitative research applied a phenomenological approach. The study participants were 16 athletic older adults in Tehran City, Iran who were selected by the purposive sampling method. Through in-depth and unstructured interviews, the required data were collected. The obtained data were analyzed using the seven-step Diekelman’s (1993) approach. Results: According to the obtained data, 4 categories of meanings were identified about the lived experiences of the explored elderly from the COVID-19 pandemic. These categories included the experiences of psychosocial isolation and thinking about death; the marginalization of older adult's sports; mood swings and lifestyle changes, and finding opportunities for sports activism. Conclusion: These concepts of experiences in the life-world of athletic older adults in Tehran from the COVID-19 pandemic were the constitutions of their social action. In the case of proper analysis and application, they can be helpful in better managing professional sports in epidemics.
Relationship Between Comorbidity, Chronic Diseases, ICU Hospitalization, and Death Rate in the Elderly With Coronavirus Infection
Authors:   Department of Urology, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Akhavizadegan Hamed , Aghaziarati Mahmood ,   Department of Urology, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Roshanfekr Balalemi Mohammad Ghasem ,   Department of Urology, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Arman Broujeni Zahra ,   Department of Research, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Taghizadeh Fatemeh ,   Department of Urology, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Akbarzadeh Arab Isa ,   Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Janani Majid ,   Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: June 2021

Objectives: The association of comorbidity diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension with the severity of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been repeatedly assessed. However, less research has specifically addressed the elderly. This study aimed to describe the demographic and clinical characteristics and evaluate the relationship between comorbidities, and the rates of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) hospitalization and death due to COVID-19 in the elderly. Methods & Materials: This retrospective study was conducted in elderly patients with COVID-19 admitted to Baharloo Hospital. Demographic information, types of underlying diseases, and need for hospitalization in the ICU or death in hospital among the hospitalized patients from March 2020 to July 2020 was extracted from the COVID-19 hospital database. The logistic regression model was used to estimate the Odds Ratio (OR), as a separate measure of the association between the research variables’ outcomes (death & hospitalization outcomes in the ICU). Results: A total of 522 elderly patients were included in the study. Approximately 77% (n=422) of the elderly survived and 23% (n=100) died. The study participants’ mean±SD age was 72.55±8.44 years. besides, and about 54%(n=281) were males. Logistic regression model results suggested that the odds of death in the study participants with ≥2 underlying diseases equaled 1.69 (OR=1.69, 95%CI: 0.97-2.91, P=0.04). Moreover, the odds of ICU hospitalization in them was 2.26 (OR=2.26, 95%CI: 1.34-3.81, P=0.002) time higher than their counterparts who did not have underlying diseases, i.e., statistically significant. Conclusion: Our results are expected to impact preventive interventions and take a more targeted approach to prioritize older patients with risk factors, rather than adopting calendar age policies as a general indicator for risk assessment.
Bibliometric Analysis of Sports Marketing-Related Articles on the Web of Science Database
Authors: KARAFİL Ahmet Yavuz , AKGÜL Mehmet Haşim
Published: June 2021

The objective of the study was to perform a bibliometric analysis of all sports marketing-related publications in the Web of Science Database. This study is descriptive, it presents the current situation without any changes. Also, since it studies the publications within a certain period, this study is a cross-sectional study, one of the descriptive research models. A total of 176 publications on the Web of Science Database between 1993 and 2020 constitute the universe of the study. Descriptive statistical methods were used in the data analysis. Network maps and density maps were created using Voswiever. The evaluation criteria were determined according to the literature by the researcher to provide different information from the literature. These criteria consist of elements such as the number of articles, the number of citations by country, the methodological model used in studies, and the criteria specified in the SCI-SSCI indexes and different indexes of the web of science database. It has been concluded that the sports marketing-related publications in the Web of Science Database mostly used qualitative research model, the articles were mostly published on SSCI and SCI indexes, and most of the publications in these journals were published in Q2.
Effect of Viscosity on the Characteristic Properties of Solvent Free Patent Finished Leathers
Authors: KILIÇ Türker , ZENGİN Gökhan
Published: June 2021

Patent leather is a well-known leather type having a mirror-bright gloss finish and is produced from goat, calf, cattle, and corrected grain crust leathers by the use of patent finishing technique. Due to the emission limitations of volatile organic compounds, now water-based finishing applications are used in leather industry instead of solvent-based systems and still there has been no information in literature to reveal the effect of viscosity on the characteristic properties of patent leathers. Therefore, in the present study, water-based patent leathers differentiated in viscosity were investigated in terms of surface reflectance, tensile strength and elongation at break, to and fro rubbing fastness, distension and strength of surface, heat resistance, flexing resistance, air permeability, colorfastness to water spotting tests and scanning electron microscopy displays prior and subsequent to ageing process. The results of the study revealed that the patent film with 194.46cSt viscosity (S2) viscosity provided comparatively better results.
Zorzi Marenzi e lo Studium. Un avvocato penale nella Padova scientifico-forense (1751-1757)
Authors: Buganza Gianni
Published: June 2021

L'autore intende presentare all'attenzione degli studiosi un primissimo spaccato del mondo giudiziario penale padovano in relazione alla questioni scientifico forensi. La base di ricerca č quella dell'archivio del Maleficio del rettorato di Padova e il corpus enucleato fa riferimento al lavoro dell'avvocato Zorzi Marenzi tra il 1751 e il 1757. In particolare si mettono in evidenza le opzioni difensive di questo avvocato quando la sua attivitÀ incontra il problema del reato di aborto, e la strada che sembrano aprire in relazione all'utilizzo della consulenza scientifica di estrazione accademica nel processo. La cittÀ in oggetto č la sede tradizionale di una delle piů prestigiose universitÀ occidentali, ma l'incontro con l'amministrazione del diritto delle istituzioni della Repubblica di Venezia č controverso e non lineare. Anche la elaborazione delle difese risentirÀ, in positivo e in negativo, delle difficoltÀ di questo incontro, e Marenzi, figura magistrale del foro di Padova per trentotto anni, conoscerÀ la sconfitta.
Production and Commercialization of Helianthus annuus L. for Cut Flowers in Texcoco, Mexico
Authors: García-Reyes V. , Silvano-Sánchez J. , Zavala-Ruiz J. , Meraz-Huescas L. , Baltazar-Bernal Obdulia
Published: June 2021

Objective: To evaluate the process of sunflower production (Helianthus annuus L.) for fresh cutting flowers, considering two sowing dates, growing degree-days, and commercialization.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A completely randomized experimental design with subsampling was used, with five repetitions per treatment (sowing date), in order to analyze the variables: number of leaves, height, and flower diameter. Vincent Choice Dark Eye Ball™ sunflowers were sown in black plastic boxes with 8 cm of soil on January 31 and February 11, 2020, at 153 plants per m-2 in a greenhouse. Later, the seedlings were grown in the open field until harvesting, after which they were given added value and then locally traded. In addition, the growing degree-days (GDD) were calculated.
Results: The sunflowers registered a height of 55 cm, 13 leaves per stalk, and a flower diameter of 6.88 cm. Late sowing favored the height and diameter of the flower. The sunflower hybrid required more GDD to reach commercial flower maturity in the first sowing date. The cost-benefit ratio was 1.38.
Study Limitations/Implications: Seeds were sown on only two dates.
Findings/Conclusions: The production process involved planning, management, and commercialization. The sunflower hybrid required on average 499 GDD to reach the cutting point. The added value increased the price fivefold.
Assessing the benefits of a fertilizers program for the welfare on the corn (Zea mays L.) market in Chiapas, Mexico
Authors: Gómez-Martínez Yanet , García-Salazar José Alberto , Mora-Flores José Saturnino , Borja-Bravo Mercedes , Almeraya-Quintero Silvia Xóchitl
Published: June 2021

Objective: To assess the impact that the Fertilizers Program for the Welfare would have on corn production and consumption in the state of Chiapas, Mexico.
Methodology: A spatial equilibrium model applied to the corn market in the state of Chiapas for 2018 was used. To assess the benefits of policy implementation, producer and consumer surpluses were calculated with and without the Fertilizers Program.
Results: The results indicate that the implementation of the program increases production and consumption of corn by 171 and 115 thousand tons, which would represent an increase of 13 and 8.3%, compared to the base model with no program. The producer and consumer surpluses would increase by 6 and 4.5 million pesos (MXN), which would represent an increase of more than 10 million pesos in the welfare of society in the state.
Study limitations/implications: The positive effects on corn producers and consumers imply that the policy should be extended to all those regions that have the potential to increase production via their yield.
Conclusions: The program has positive effects on the corn market by increasing corn production, consumption and societal welfare.
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Description of factors decreasing egg incubation of creole hens (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Authors: Rodríguez-Ortega Leodan Tadeo , Hernández-Guzmán Filogonio de Jesús , Noguez-Estrada Juan , Pro-Martínez Arturo , González-Cerón Fernando , Rodriguez Ortega Alejandro
Published: June 2021

Objective: To describe the factors that affect the incubation of fertile eggs of Creole hens (Gallus gallus domesticus) at Mezquital Valley, Hidalgo, Mexico.
Design/Methodology/Approach: 448 eggs of Creole hens were incubated in a Casser model 7622 incubator, in which the number of infertile and fertile eggs was evaluated; within the number of fertile eggs, the number of dead embryos was determined; due to dehydration or damage caused by fungi and bacteria. From the live hatched chickens, those that died due to omphalitis were recorded.
Results: 272 of 448 incubated eggs were fertile; 119 of them hatched and 153 were dead embryos. While 176 were infertile. Among the dead embryos, 84 of dehydration, 69 due to fungal and bacterial infection and 11 live hatched chicks due to omphalitis.
Limitations/implications: The literature review found little information on factors affecting the hatching of fertile Creole chicken eggs in backyard flocks.
Findings/conclusions: Infection by fungi and bacteria increase embryonic mortality, while omphalitis increases mortality during the first days of life of the backyard Creole chickens. High storage temperature in the nest or incubator causes embryo dehydration.
Coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei Ferrari) trapping in coffee (Coffea arabica L.) with artisan traps at el Paraíso, Guerrero, Mexico
Authors: Hernández-Castro Elías , Sotelo-Nava Héctor , Godínez-Jaimes Flaviano , Durán-Trujillo Yuridia , García-Escamilla Paul , Valenzuela-Lagarda José Luis
Published: June 2021

Objective: To evaluate three proportions of alcohol in traps with one and three windows and two different colors to capture Hypothenemus hampei Ferrari in Coffea arabica L. plants.
Design/methodology/approach: The experiment followed a completely randomized design with a complete factorial arrangement and four replications. From March to July 2007, three mixtures of ethyl: methyl alcohol were evaluated in different proportions (1: 0, 0: 1 and 1: 1). In addition, green and transparent traps were used, designed with a single or three windows. The number of captured coffee berry borers, water loss, attractant evaporation and damaged fruits percentage was evaluated. The data were analyzed through an analysis of variance and a test of means differences (Tukey, p ? 0.05).
Results: The mixture of ethyl: methyl alcohol 1: 1 was the best, with an average catch of 980 trapped - insects week-1. The single window of transparent color traps was the most efficient to avoid water loss, with an average loss of 1,129.79 mL and 905 mL respectively.
Limitations on study/implications: The design and color of the traps did not influence the capture efficiency and the evaporation of the attractant during the evaluated months. Therefore, it should be further evaluated during other important phenological stages for the crop.
Findings/conclusions: Transparent color traps with a window and 1: 1 ethyl: methyl alcohol were efficient for capturing H. hampei and lowering their population.
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Authors: Montiel Alex
Published: June 2021

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El mal duerme en las montañas
Authors: Deweerd Dustin
Published: June 2021

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Toward a Pentecostal Understanding of Communio Sanctorum: Reflections on Peter Kuzmič & Miroslav Volf ’s “Theology of the Church as a Fellowship of Persons” in the Context of the Pentecostal-Roman Catholic Dialogue
Authors: Gheorghe-Luca Ciprian
Published: June 2021

Svrha je ovoga članka promišljanje o pentekostalnom načinu razumijevanja zajedništva svetih, slijedom kritičkog bavljenja eklezijalnom vizijom dvojice svjetskih pentekostalnih teologa iz postkomunističkih zemalja: Petra Kuzmiča i Miroslava Volfa. Članak se sastoji od tri dijela: u prvom je dijelu predstavljen kratak povijesni i teološki pregled doktrine communio sanctorum, sa svrhom uspostavljanja primjerenog konteksta za daljnja razmatranja te jasnog ukazivanja na korisnost razmišljanja o ovoj važnoj ekleziološkoj temi. Drugi dio donosi pregled dokumenta „Perspektive Koinoniae“ (Završno izvješće s Treće petogodišnjice pentekostalno-rimokatoličkog dijaloga), usredotočujući se na prvi krug razgovora (Riano, Italija, 1985.) koji su se odvijali na temu razumijevanja pojma communio sanctorum. U trećem dijelu, autor predstavlja i komentira dokument Kuzmiča i Volfa „Teologija Crkve kao zajedništva osoba“, koji predstavlja jedan od najranijih pokušaja artikuliranja pentekostalne ekleziologije temeljem poimanja communio sanctorum. Autor na kraju pokazuje kako ova ekleziološka vizija pomaže pri oblikovanju pentekostalne teologije javnoga društvenog života.
Promišljanja o dokumentu „Communio sanctorum: Toward a Theology of the Church as a Fellowship of Persons“ Petera Kuzmiča i Miroslava Volfa, u kontekstu dijaloga između Pentekostalne i Katoličke Crkve
Authors: Gheorghe-Luca Ciprian
Published: June 2021

Th e purpose of this paper is to reflect on the
Pentecostal understanding of the communion of saints by critically engaging
with the ecclesiological vision of two world-class Pentecostal theologians from
post-communist countries: Peter Kuzmič and Miroslav Volf. Th e paper has three
sections: in the first one, a brief historical and theological overview of the
doctrine of communio sanctorum is presented, to both set the stage for the core
of the paper, and to point out the usefulness of reflecting on this particular
ecclesiological topic. The second section offers an outline of “Perspectives on
Koinonia” (the final report from the Third Quinquennium of the
Pentecostal-Roman Catholic Dialogue), focusing on the first round of talks
(Riano, Italy, 1985), which were on the topic of communio sanctorum. In the
third section, the author presents and engages with Kuzmič & Volf ’s paper,
“Theology of the Church as a Fellowship of Persons” which represents one of the
earliest attempts to articulate a Pentecostal ecclesiology based on the notion
of communio sanctorum. In the end, the author will attempt to show how this
ecclesiological vision helps the shaping of a Pentecostal theology of public
life.
Performance comparison between virtual MPLS IP network and real IP network without MPLS
Authors: Nedyalkov Ivan
Published: June 2021

In this paper an IP based network consisting of two separate IP networks
- a virtual one, running MPLS and an experimental IP network, connected
to the virtual one, have been studied. VoIP traffic is exchanged between the two networks. Both networks are connected to the Internet and exchange traffic with it. The virtual network is created by using GNS3. The purpose of this paper is to show a comparison in the performance between the two IP networks. In addition, mathematical distributions and approximations have been made to be used to further evaluate the performance of the two networks. The used methodology in the present work can be applied in the study of different IP networks through which different types of real-time traffic passes.
Does Financing Decisions Influence Investment Decisions? Empirical Evidence from Sri Lanka
Authors: MCA. Nazar
Published: June 2021

This study investigates the impact of financing decision on investment decision of 198 non-financial companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange of Sri Lanka, eight years period from 2011 to 2018. This study employed the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) model to estimate the regression models on panel data study. The major contribution of this study shows that the impact of financing on investment decisions of listed companies. The results of the study revealed that, the impact of total debt on changes in total asset and Tobin’s Q was insignificant negative and significant negative respectively. However, the impact of long term debt on changes in total asset and Tobin’s Q was significant negative and insignificant negative respectively. Therefore, the impact of financing decision is significantly negative on investment decision.