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AdvisOnt: Semantization of Agricultural Advisory Services for Validation of Outcomes of Non-Formal and Informal Learning. I
Authors:   Dmytro Motornyi Tavria State Agrotechnological University, Strokan Oksana V. , Pryima Sergiy M. ,   Dmytro Motornyi Tavria State Agrotechnological University, Rogushina Juliia V. ,   Institute of Software systems of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Gladun Anatolyy Ya. ,   International Research and Training Centre of Information Technologies and Systems of the NAS and MES of Ukraine, Lubko Dmytro V. ,   Dmytro Motornyi Tavria State Agrotechnological University, Mozgovenko Andriy A. ,   Dmytro Motornyi Tavria State Agrotechnological University
Published: May 2021

We propose an advisory system AdvisOnt that analyses the outcomes of non-formal and informal learning and ensures their validation for more efficient matching of information about potential employees, employers and agricultural educational resources. AdvisOnt is based on ontological representation of this knowledge formalized by competencies, vacancies, training courses, user profiles, etc. The system is aimed to generate recommendations for employment or further learning of necessary competencies by matching these objects. External knowledge bases are used for semantic formalization of vacancies and resumes for their more pertinent matching with the help of agricultural domain knowledge and competence classifications. AdvisOnt users receive recommendations on employment and about training courses that provide advisable competencies.
Evaluation of the Reliability of Lifting Cranesmetal Structures
Authors:   National Technical University ", Kruzhnova Svitlana Yu. ,   Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic", Fursina Anna D. ,   National Technical University "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic"
Published: May 2021

The need to search for additional methods to reduce the accident rate and to improve the safety of the crane fleet is due to the statistics of injuries and accidents at lifting structures, which rank the third after injuries and accidents in the coal and mining industries. A method for assessing the remaining life-circle, which facilitates predicting the loss of strength of a metal structure as a result of fatigue and corrosion damages considered. After analyzing the results of calculating the structure persistence, a decision is made on its further operation. If the results of calculating Q (t),with the consideration of the change in σ-1D in terms of the coefficient of variation, exceed the value of the 25 years durability, then it is inappropriate to calculate its persistence.
Rechtsfragen bei Open Science
Authors: Kreutzer Till , Lahmann Henning
Published: May 2021

Die Digitalisierung ermöglicht eine offene Wissenschaft (Open Science). Diese hat viele Aspekte, insbesondere den freien Zugang zu wissenschaftlichen Veröffentlichungen und Materialien (Open Access), transparente Begutachtungsverfahren (Open Peer Review) oder quelloffene Technologien (Open Source). Das Programm Hamburg Open Science (Laufzeit 2018–2020) unterstützt unter anderem den Kulturwandel in der Wissenschaft. In diesem Kontext entstand der nun vorliegende Leitfaden, der das rechtliche Umfeld greifbar machen soll. Der Leitfaden erarbeitet die betroffenen Rechtsgebiete zunächst systematisch. Im zweiten Teil werden rechtliche Fragen zu Open Science beantwortet, die direkt aus den Universitäten und Bibliotheken kommen. So gelingt eine praxisnahe Aufbereitung und Vermittlung. Autoren des Leitfadens sind Dr. Till Kreutzer, Partner der Kanzlei iRights.Law, und deren wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Henning Lahmann. Die vorliegende zweite, vollständig überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage ist unter Mitarbeit von Dr. Ina Kaulen, Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Hamburg Carl von Ossietzky, entstanden. 
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Effectiveness of controlled ovulation stimulation in women with low ovarian reserve
Authors:   Medical Center Mother and Child, Kyiv, Ukraine, Prodan T.A. , Dankovich N.O. ,   Medical Center Mother and Child, Kyiv, Ukraine, Babenko O.M. ,   Medical Center Mother and Child, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: May 2021

The objective: of the investigation was to study the effectiveness of controlled ovulation stimulation (СOS) in women with low ovarian reserve of various etiologies. Materials and methods. To achieve this goal, a prospective analysis of the results of COS in 60 patients with a reduced ovarian reserve was carried out. All patients were divided into 2 groups: the first group included patients with ovarian reserve reduction due to the presence of surgical interventions on the ovaries (n=30), the second group - without operation on reproductive organs in the past (n=30). Within the framework of the study, the duration of stimulation, the number of follicles and oocytes obtained were estimated. Results. The number of follicles obtained was significantly (almost 2 times) higher in patients of the 1-st group (p<0.05). Namely: in women with operated ovaries it were an average 8–9 follicles and 2–3 oocytes was obtained, whereas in patients with low ovarian reserve without surgery – only 4–5 follicles and 1–2 oocytes. Conclusions. A prospective study showed that in women with a reduced ovarian reserve the effectiveness of COS depends primarily on the etiologic factor of reducing the number of antral follicles. Key words: ovarian reserve, operated ovaries, controlled ovulation stimulation.
Dynamic objects geometry measurement by laser scanning – a case study
Authors: Kwinta Andrzej , Gradka Robert
Published: May 2021

The objective of the study was to analyse of measurement of moving objects by means of the Total Station (TS) method and Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS). The subject of the tests was the “Polinka” gondola cable car over the Odra river in Wrocław. Research covered the basic and control measurements. The results of observations of suspension ropes’ deflection of the cable car in kinematical state were compared for various degrees of loading. During the motion of the gondola, the shape of the pull and supporting rope is subject to constant shifts. TS measurements are restricted solely to registering interim positioning of the points of pull lines (measurement of static objects). Laser scanner measurements may reveal changes in the location of many points (i.e. drive lines, catenaries or carriages) within a unit of time. The tests were designed to show whether it is possible to capture the shifts in geometry of the moving object (mainly by means of the TLS methods - in the course of constant vibrating of lines and during the movement of gondolas). The analyses indicated that it is possible to capture the changes of geometry by means of the TLS method, however, upon strictly specified measurement conditions.
PURIFICATION OF OVALBUMIN FROM EGG WHITE USING MOLECULAR IMPRINTED CRYOGELS
Authors: ÇİMEN Duygu , DENİZLİ Adil
Published: May 2021

Son yıllarda, dünya çapında gıda alerjisi en önemli sorunlardan biridir. Ovalbumin yumurta akında bulunan ana alerjanlardan biridir. Bu çalışmada, ovalbumin baskılanmamış ve baskılanmış poli (hidroksietil metakrilat-metakrilik asit) poli(HEMA-MAA) kriyojeller moleküler baskılama yöntemi kullanılarak sentezlenmiştir. Ovalbumin baskılanmış kriyojellerin karakterizasyonundan sonra, akış hızı, pH etkisi, başlangıçtaki ovalbumin konsantrasyonu ve sıcaklık parametrelerinin etkisi incelenmiştir. Ovalbumin baskılanmış ve baskılanmamış kriyojellerin ovalbumine karşı seçiciliğinin belirlenmesi, yarışmacı moleküller olarak lizozim ve transferrin kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ayrıca ovalbumin baskılanmış kriyojellerin yeniden kullanılabilirlik deneyleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ovalbuminin saflığı, sodyum-dodesil sülfat poliakrilamid jel elektroforezi kullanılarak yumurta akından belirlenmiştir.
Dissociation of Rhodococcus rhodochrous Population after the Whole Cells Immobilization
Authors: RASTIMESINA Inna , POSTOLACHI Olga , JOSAN Valentina
Published: May 2021

Six agricultural organic wastes and three inorganic matrices were selected for rhodococci whole cells immobilization. The degree of immobilization of rhodococci cells varied from 6.20% to 34.30% on organic matrices. A high level of Rhodococcus rhodochrous CNMN-Ac-05 cells immobilization was demonstrated on inorganic matrices, it was from 69.25% to 97.30%. After the contact with support the strain dissociated, forming, in addition to original S type, rough (R) and altercolour smooth (S) types. Immobilization of rhodococci cells on organic supports led to the appearance of phenotypic heterogeneity from 0.34% to 3.26%. On inorganic matrices the variability of rhodococci was 0.88-1.05%.
Genetic Diversity of Elaeagnus angustifolia L. (Elaeagnaceae) Populations in İzmir (Turkey)
Authors: SOFYALIOĞLU Erengül , SEVİNDİK Emre , UYSAL Hüseyin
Published: May 2021

This study was performed out genetic diversity of some Elaeagnus angustifolia L. populations growing in İzmir province by using ISSR markers. In the study, PCR was performed using 15 ISSR primers. PCR products were run in agarose gel and visualized under UV light. Amplified products were scored as follows. A total of 46 bands were produced from 15 ISSR primers, of which 27 were polymorphic. The proportion of polymorphic bands was evaluated as approximately 58.7%. Genetic distances between phylogenetic trees and genotypes were calculated using the PAUP program. The phylogenetic tree consists of two large clades. The longest distance between populations was between Gümüldür-Özdere and Çeşme-Alaçatı population with a value of 0.50, while the closest distance was between Çeşme-Ayayorgi and Konak-Hatay populations with a value of 0.06. The results show that ISSR markers are useful tools for determining genetic relationships between E. angustifolia populations
Training of Ecological Detection Dogs for Wolf Scat (Canis lupus)
Authors: VERVAECKE Hilde , VAN KRUNKELSVEN Ellen , VAN DEN BERGE Koen
Published: May 2021

Detection dogs for wolf scat can assist in conservation-monitoring of wolves. In this pilot project, the first encounters of experienced detection dogs with wolf scat were documented. It was tested how a dog, trained with only a few scat samples (minimally four, maximally six), could generalise towards new unknown wolf scats and discriminate them from distracting odours. Four dogs all showed a behavioural expression of aversion upon first presentation with wolf scat during their initial training to fixate on wolf scat. The dog that showed the least aversion to wolf scats was trained during two weeks. His ability to discriminate wolf scat from other odours and to generalise to new wolf samples was evaluated. He was presented a line-up with new wolf scat, dog scat and other distracting odours in eight boxes, seven trials and random rotations of odours. The test was conducted blindly without the dog handler knowing if or where a positive sample was present. The dog showed partial generalisation of wolf scat odour from only a few known training samples to new wolf samples. The test was evaluated for methodological improvements.
Evaluation of the Amount of CO2 in the Fermentation of Gluten Free Dough with Potato and Sauerkraut Juice
Authors: IANCU Maria Lidia
Published: May 2021

Potato puree and sauerkraut juice are valuable raw material resources that can improve the ability of the gluten free dough to release gas and CO2. The starchy carbohydrates in the potatoes, modified due to the heat treatment and the vitamins, minerals, salt, acids, cellulose, sugars in the sauerkraut juice are a rich source of elements to increase the amount of gas, thus an improvement in the fermentation of the gluten free dough. This study evaluated the amount of CO2, using a volumetric method and the batch bioreactor to study the fermentation of a "gluten free" dough made of rice flour which is replaced with potato puree in proportion of 10%, 20%, 30%, 50%, 70% and water replaced with sauerkraut juice according to the material balance sheet. The results showed that the highest amount of CO2, of 1670 ml NaCl, was obtained in the sample where 10% of the flour was replaced with potato puree, sauerkraut juice was used and the dough moisture was 60%. Because the reference taken was the dough made from commercially available mixes combined with water, it was observed that the new materials used in this study are a good choice, being natural and healthy for the body, able to produce high volume gluten free products and being a waste recovery variant in the food industry.
Prevalence, Biotyping, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Yersinia enterocolitica Isolated from Traditional Iranian Cheeses - Evaluation of Yersinia enterocolitica in Traditional Cheeses
Authors: TAVASSOLI Milad , JAMSHIDI Abdollah , RANJBAR Golnaz , TORBATI MOGHADDAM Mohammad Reza , AFSHARI Asma
Published: May 2021

The present study aimed to investigate the contamination rate of various traditional Iranian cheese samples with Yersinia enterocolitica. In total, 200 cheese samples were collected from the northeast of Iran, and 10 types of traditional cheese were evaluated, including Lighvan, Kurdish, lactic, Tape-Salam, Onsory, Turkmen (type one and two), Sistani, Baluchi, and Kormange. The samples were analyzed using pre-enrichment Peptone-Sorbitol-Bile (PSB) broth, Yersinia selective agar (Cefsulodin-Irgasan-Novobiocin (CIN))following polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Antimicrobial tests were carried out using 13 antibiotics on all the positive samples. From the cheese samples collected from Khorasan Razavi province, Kurdish cheese had the highest contamination rate (9/20; 45%), while the lowest contamination rate was observed in Lighvan and Onsory cheese. Also, the most commonly identified biotype was biotype 1A (23/38; 61%). Y. entrocolitica was mostly susceptible to ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, gentamicin, chloramphenicol, cefotaxime, and ceftazidime, while resistant to ampicillin and amoxicillin.
Effect of Phytase Addition to Buckwheat Wort on the Selected Fermentable Sugars, Polypeptide Profile and Nitrogen Content from Free Aminoacids
Authors: DULIŃSKI Robert , ZDANIEWICZ Marek , PATER Aneta
Published: May 2021

Relatively high levels of phytates in buckwheat malt and the low activity of endogenous phytases that limit the effective use of substrates for fermentation and yeast metabolism (starch, proteins, minerals) are an argument for using phytases in beer production technology. Two mash-in programs were applied: (1) the Congress program, typical for basic raw materials, (2) a program with temperature optimized for phytase activity. Commercial preparations of 3-phytase (Finase P) and 6-phytase (Ronozyme) were used in the study. Monitored levels of selected fermentable sugars indicates a statistically significant effect of phytase addition on the glucose content in both mash-in programs used. The SEC-HPLC chromatography allowed to select a key polypeptide with an estimated molecular weight of 40 kDa, whose relative peak area decreases as a result of the applied mash-increase treatment with phosphorolytic enzymes, although this relation was not statistically confirmed in the analysis of free amino acids content. The analyses carried out also indicate that apart from the target molecules, namely phytate and inositol, the use of phytases in the process of buckwheat wort preparation slightly changes the profile of fermentable sugars and causes significant changes in the polypeptide profile of the final mash.
Plants from the Turda Area Included in the ‘Alexandru Beldie’ Herbarium
Authors: CRISAN Vlad , DINCA Lucian
Published: May 2021

The paper aims to present the plants collected from the former county of Turda and their characteristics, that are found in one of the most important herbariums in Romania - the ‘Alexandru Beldie’ herbarium of the ‘Marin Drăcea’ National Institute for Research and Development in Forestry. The article presents the studied material, the number of vouchers with species harvested from this region, as well as some characteristics of this large collection of plants, such as the period when the collection was constituted and the periods of plant harvesting. For the studied herbarium, the genera were systematized, as the most representative genera were highlighted. Not only the most important species collected from the Turda County are indicated but, at the same time, the specialists who left their mark on the grassland representation in this area were also mentioned.
Review on Some Features of the Chinese Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.)
Authors: STOLI Ioan , STĂNICĂ Florin
Published: May 2021

The Chinese jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.), originating from China, with a history of over 4000 years, is one of the major fruit crops cultivated in China and on important areas in Central Asia, India, Iran, the Middle East etc. The high resistances to drought, salty soils and similar climate to that of China recommend this fruit tree as a valuable crop, especially in the context of climate changes and extended desertification. Chinese jujube has a high tolerance to pests and disease, being suitable for organic farming. The lack of divulgative papers on jujube true nutritional, medicinal and economic value, makes it still unknown for the great part of Romanian and European consumers, intensive advertising campaign is needed. The aim of this review is to highlight the requirements of the Chinese jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) in regards to the soil, water, climate as well as its high nutritional and medicinal values.
Removal of an Extensive Nasal Polyp in a Standing Horse, Using a Direct Approach to the Nasal Cavity Through a Bone Flap
Authors: CRECAN Cristian Mihăiță , MORAR Iancu , RUS Mirela Alexandra , TAULESCU Marian , OANA Liviu , PEȘTEAN Cosmin Petru
Published: May 2021

Nasal polyps are not very common in horses, comprising of just about 2,5 % of equine sinonasal disease (Tremaine and Dixon, 2001). However, nasal polyps can develop into extensive masses, obstructing partially or totally air flow thus giving dramatic clinical presentations. The aim of this report was to present a surgical technique used to successfully remove a massive nasal polyp in a standing mare.  A 9 year old mixed-breed mare was referred to the equine teaching hospital of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Cluj –Napoca for the evaluation of an extensive, unilateral nasal mass. Upon inspection, a cauliflower-appearing mass was protruding from the right nostril. A decision was made to try to surgically remove the mass using a direct approach through a nasal bone flap. Classic approach through the opening of the nostril was impossible due to the extent of the mass. The surgery was performed with the mare standing under sedation and regional anesthesia. The mass was approximately 30 cm by 7 cm and was described histologically as a nasal polyp. The mare made a full recovery, and there was no recurrence in the next three years after surgery.
Feed Autonomy of a Few Dairy Cattle Farms in the Mitidja Plain (Algeria)
Authors: GHOZLANE Mohamed Khalil , BOUKHECHEM Said , BOUAMRA Mohamed
Published: May 2021

Feed autonomy of 15 dairy cattle farms was assessed during the 2019-2020 agricultural campaign. This autonomy is declined according to the food nature (fodder and concentrate) and their composition (dry matter, energy and protein). Autonomy is on average of 74.79% for dry matter, 75.10% for energy and 76.36% for protein. Fodder autonomy is on average of 93.58%, whereas for concentrate, the farms are 100% dependent on the external provision of feed. Overall, the farms produce fodder but in insufficient quantity, they therefore resort to the purchase of hay bales. This is explained by the weakness of the fodder sole and the high consumption of concentrate.
Trichobezoar in two different localization:a case report
Authors: SARIKAYA Mehmet , SEKMENLİ Dr.tamer , GÜNDÜZ Metin , ÇİFTCİ İlhan
Published: May 2021

ABSTRACT:
Trichobezoar in two different localizations at the same time: a case report
Trichobezoar occurs when the hair cannot be digested and accumulated in the gastrointestinal tract after ingestion in patients with trichobezoar, trichotillomania, and trichophagia. It is frequently seen in girls aged 13-20 years and is accompanied by psychiatric disorders. A case with trichobezoar in two different localizations is presented at the same time.
A 16-year-old girl weighing 56 kg presented to another hospital with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite after almost every meal in the last 2 months. The patient was referred to our clinic upon the detection of gastric trichobezoar on computerized tomography (CT). Laparotomy was performed on the patient.. A giant mass filling the entire stomach and a separate mass almost completely blocking the intestinal lumen were detected in the proximal jejunum. Both masses were removed by gastrotomy and jejunotomy. The patient was discharged on the 6th postoperative day with recovery. Anxiety disorder was detected in the patient who was consulted with pediatric psychiatry in the postoperative period.
Our case had a psychiatric disorder similar to the cases in the literature. Our case was a successful science high school student contrary to the common situations in the literature. Cases with two different masses in two different localizations at the same time are very rare, as in our case. The patient's images should be carefully examined before the operation and exploration should be performed well during the operation.
Evaluation of Knowledge Among Pediatricians on Childhood Asthma and Asthma Attack
Authors: KIRKGÖZ Tarık , DOĞRU Mahmut , KIRKGÖZ Hatice , ÇİÇEK Fatih , SEZER Rabia , BOZAYKUT Abdulkadir
Published: May 2021

Introduction and Objective: Asthma is one of the most common acute and chronic conditions in children. It has several characteristic features including wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. It is essential to educate general pediatricians about childhood asthma and its treatment to standardize care. The aim of this study was to evaluate knowledge and practice of pediatricians about childhood asthma and its treatment.

Materials and Methods: In this study, a total of 157 pediatricians (64.3% woman, mean age 30.5 ± 5.3 ) were enrolled. A questionnaire of 45 questions about asthma and asthma attack were applied to the pediatricians.

Results: Although the knowledge level of specialist physicians was higher than the physician assistants, this difference was not statistically significant (p> 0.05) except specialist pyhsicans gave statistically more correct answers to acute asthma management question than assitants (p<0.05) Seventy nine percent of the pediatricians (n: 124) were physician assistants and 21% (n=33) were specialists.

The scores and frequencies obtained from the correct answers were similar in terms of gender, time worked as a pediatrician (<10 years / > 10 years) and being a specialist or assistant pediatricians.

Conclusion: Although there were some discrepancies between guidelines and clinical practice,
most of the assistant or specialist pediatricians participating in the study had sufficient knowledge in the treatment of childhood asthma and asthma attacks. Gender, time worked as a pediatrician, and being a specialist or assistant pediatrician had no effect on knowledge level of asthma and asthma attack. It is believed that the requirements of postgraduate education to provide children more standardized treatment.
Investigation of Serum and Leukocyte Ascorbic Acid, Plasma and Intra-Erythrocyte Cholinesterase Levels in Obese Persons
Authors: MENEKŞE Elif
Published: May 2021

Obesity is a complicated disease, including excessive amounts of body fat. Obesity is not just an aesthetic problem. It is also a medical issue that increases your risk of other diseases and health conditions, like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Ascorbic acid (A.A.) produced analog enhancing effects in superoxide generation, DNA strand cutting, and cytotoxicity. In leukocytes, toxicity due to mitochondrial permeability was seen in cells exposed to A.A./peroxynitrite, and these responses were determined to occur independently of Ca2 +. Plasma cholinesterase and erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase activities have a long history of use, both in monitoring workers at risk for organophosphorus pesticide (O.P.) exposure and investigating accidental exposures to O.P.s. Due to the wide variation between individuals, it is necessary to establish unexposed, essential enzyme activities for correct interpretation. Forty-four females and 32 males with a mean age of 40 ± 11.4 years were included in our study. In our study, those with a BMI of 18-24 were considered as control or non-obese (group 1), those between 25 and 30 as obese (group 2), and those between 31 and 42 as extremely obese (group 3). With a moderate standard deviation of 70 and 20 % erosion rate, 76 subjects were determined for 93 % power at the 5 % level of significance. Baseline comparisons among treatment sequences were analyzed using a chi-square test for categorical variables and an unpaired t-test for continuous variables. Mean and standard deviation values were assessed using the SPSS package program, and a statistically significant difference was determined at p-level below 0.05 value. As a result; Although the increase in PCE levels and the decrease in ECE, PTA, and P.A. levels were significantly different. The difference between group 2 and group 3 revealed the importance of these differences between obese and non-obese patients. It has been determined that as obesity increases, the risk of vitamin deficiency also increases.
Candidemia in Non-neutropenic Pediatric Patients in an Intensive Care Unit
Authors: ÖCAL DEMİR Sevliya , BACALAN Fatma , ÇEVİK Saliha , ÇOLAK PİRİNÇÇİOĞLU Hablbe , KILINÇ Mehmet , TOMAR Leyla
Published: May 2021

Aim: Candidemia has high morbidity and mortality rate in critically ill patients hospitalized in intensive care units. Prompt initiation of accurate anti-fungal therapy is essential for survival. In this study, a 6-year retrospective candidemia analysis of pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) was performed to review candida species distribution, risk factors for candidemia and change in the antifungal resistance in years.
Material and Method: The candidemia episodes of children followed in the PICU of XXX Hospital between January 2014 and January 2020 were analyzed. The demographic and clinical characteristics, laboratory findings, treatments and outcomes of the patients were obtained from the medical records.
Results: Fifty-nine episodes of candidemia (54.2% female) were reported in six years, median age at diagnosis was 43 months (range 1-225), median hospital stay was 48 days (range 3-664). All patients had used broad-spectrum antibiotics, majority had comorbidities (89.8%), nasogastric tube (84.7), central venous catheter (78.0%), and on mechanic ventilation (76.3%). Type of candida species was identified in 36 episodes of candidemia; 47.2% of these episodes were caused by C. parapsilosis, 38,9% by C. albicans, 8.3% by C. glabrata (8.3%), 2.8% by C. lusitaniae, and 2.8% by C. tropicalis. Length of hospital stay was longer among patients with nonalbicans candidemia, and these patients had higher leucocyte count at diagnosis. The rate of antifungal resistance increased over the years. Overall, thirty-day mortality rate was 16.9%.
Conclusion: For critically ill patients with markedly elevated leucocyte count and long hospital stay, empiric antifungal treatment should cover nonalbicans candida with antifungal resistance.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THORACIC TOMOGRAPHY IN PROGNOSIS IN CRITICAL COVID 19 PATIENTS
Authors: SOYLU Veysel Garani , TAŞKIN Öztürk , DEMİR Ufuk , YAŞAR Yunus
Published: May 2021

Aim: Computed tomography (CT) images of the chest were often used to support the diagnosis of COVID-19 and infectious diseases. This study aims to question the importance of specific chest CT results in predicting the prognosis of COVID-19 patients being followed up in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Materials and Methods: For this study, 20 critically ill patients whose RT-PCR tests were positive for COVID-19 were included. Mortality, invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator requirement, APACHE II scores and ICU staying days were compared chest CT scans with have poor prognosis results before admission to ICU.
Results: Critical patients who were followed up in the ICU due to COVID-19 disease with crazy laying pattern on chest CT images, it was concluded that there is a statistically significant requirement for invasive mechanical ventilation support during the ICU period (P = 0.04). We reported that all patients with pleural and pericardial effusion required invasive mechanical ventilation support. One of the chest CT results observed in critical COVID-19 patients ın ICU is that the consolidation / ground glass opacity pattern> 1 may have a higher (about five-fold) mortality rate. Most of our critical COVID-19 patients who stayed in intensive care for a long time had a crazy laying pattern on chest CT images.
Conclusion: We believe that some results obtained from chest CT scans in COVID-19 disease may predict the prognosis of the patient during the intensive care period.
Relationship between in-hospital mortality and inflammation markers in COVID-19 patients with the diagnosis of coronary artery disease
Authors: KÜÇÜK Uğur , ALKAN ÇEVİKER Sevil , ŞENER Alper
Published: May 2021

Introduction: Inflammation plays an important role in the basis of coronary artery diseases and their adverse outcomes. Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), Systemic Immune Inflammation Index (SII) and C-reactive protein (CRP) are simple and useful markers that reflect the inflammatory state. Our study evaluated the usability of these markers in predicting in-hospital mortality in patients with COVID-19 with the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.
Material and Method: Our study population consisted of 111 (48 male, 63 female) newly diagnosed patients with COVID-19. Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was estimated using neutrophil (N), and lymphocyte (L) counts and the systemic immune inflammation index SII (NxP / L) was calculated using N, L and platelet (P) values. The relationship of NLR, SII and CRP values with in-hospital mortality was investigated.
Results: During the treatment process, 16 patients exited. Any statistically significant intergroup difference was not observed as for SII and NLR values obtained by their use in combination (p = 0.872, p = 0.979, respectively), CRP values were statistically significant in the group with in-hospital mortality (p <0.001). In logistic regression analysis, CRP (odds ratio [OR] = 1.078, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.0225-1.133, p = 0.003) was associated with in-hospital mortality. In ROC analysis, the cut-off values of 3.1 mg / dL, for CRP were significant with 87% sensitivity and 58% specificity in predicting in-hospital mortality (p <0.001).
Conclusions: CRP levels are associated with in-hospital mortality in patients with COVID-19 who had also received coronary artery disease with a history of coronary intervention.
The evaluation of Ramadan fasting experience of patients with gastric cancer who underwent curative resection
Authors: DAŞIRAN Mehmet Fatih , AKBAŞ Ahmet , GÖĞÜŞ Fatih , ANGIN Yavuz , YILDIRIM Murat , DALDAL Emin , DAGMURA Hasan , OKAN İsmail
Published: May 2021

Objective: Patients who had curative treatment after a malignant disease frequently ask about their religious practices and especially Ramadan fasting. The aim of this study is to evaluate the survivors of gastric cancer patients whether they keep Ramadan fasting and the health conditions they experienced during the month of Ramadan.
Materials and Methods: For this cross sectional observational study, first the files of patients who had gastrectomy due to malignancy between January 2011 and January 2018 in Gaziosmanpasa University Hospital were examined retrospectively. The surviving patients were scheduled for a meeting and a questionnaire was conducted in outpatient setting. Patients who were conceiving to fast in next Ramadan were invited for at least 2 visits again within one month before and one month after Ramadan. On their arrival, their weight was measured, laboratory test including albumin, haemoglobin, haematocrit, BUN and creatinine levels were obtained.
Results: 11 (21%) of the 52 interviewed patients kept fasting in 2019 Ramadan. 5 of these patients were able to complete fasting (30 days) and 6 of them could partially (between 1-7 days). There was no weight loss in fasting patients after Ramadan (p> 0.05). In addition, no significant change was found in albumin, haemoglobin, haematocrit and creatinine values after Ramadan (p> 0.05). However increase in BUN level was statistically significant (p <0.05).
Conclusion: Health professionals are likely to see fasting patients all over the world and they must be familiar with the physiological and psychological effects of fasting considering the spiritual and religious needs of the patients.
Preventing bar-related complications for chest wall deformities
Authors: YILDIRAN Hüseyin , SUNAM Güven Sadi
Published: May 2021

Aim: Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum and Abramson procedure for pectus carinatum are used as minimally invasive methods for surgical treatment of chest wall defomities. The aim of this study is to investigate the causes of bar-related complications, and to present technical details of their management.
Materials and Methods: Patients who underwent minimally invasive correction surgery with the diagnosis of pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum between 2011-2020 in our clinic were included in this study. The surgical treatments, bar related complications, and follow-up records of patients were recorded and analyzed retrospectively.
Results: 141 patients with a mean age of 16.08 ± 4.38 were included in the study. Postoperative bar-related complications were encountered in 28 (19.8%) of all patients. There were no life-threatening early or late complications. The most common complication was skin reaction in 7 (4.9%) cases.
Conclusion: Bar-related complications are problems that can cause morbidity and disrupt patient comfort, thus management of complications should be focused on.
Racial Dynamics: The Casting of Lucian Msamati as Salieri in the National Theatre’s 2016 Production of Amadeus
Authors: Curtin Adrian
Published: May 2021

This article examines the casting of Lucian Msamati as Antonio Salieri in the 2016 production of Peter Shaffer’s 1979 play Amadeus by the National Theatre in London. This was the first time an actor of colour had played the role of Salieri in a professional production of Shaffer’s drama. How did the casting affect interpretation of the play? And what was its cultural significance in the context of current debates about demographic representation in classical music and efforts to diversify the art form and its practitioners? In order to answer these questions this article examines statements made by the production team, theories of casting, and documented responses to Msamati in this role, including professional reviews and comments made online. The article reveals a complicated picture with regard to the efficacy of this casting choice, highlighting limitations and missed opportunities for deeper engagement with the history and politics of race in classical music whilst acknowledging the positive aspects of the casting and its potential for beneficial social impact. In doing so, this article demonstrates the importance of thinking across different types of representation in both cultural production and analysis: specifically, demographic representation in classical music (i.e., whom it represents and who is missing or under-represented in its practices) and the artistic representation of classical music, specifically, in this case, in theatre.
Identification of farmers problems for development intervention programme: a case study facilitated by the political head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), North West Province
Authors: Matiwane MB , Matiwane V
Published: May 2021

The study intended to identify the problems of the farmers and prioritise them for extension intervention. The study was facilitated by the political head of the department within a hundred days of the resumption of duty. Meetings were facilitated through district offices of both the department and municipalities. The identification of farmers’ problems focused mainly on production, financial and infrastructural projects.

Data was collected through a participatory rural appraisal approach. Farmers were allowed to express problems affecting them in a meeting setup. The extension officers (E.O) captured problems expressed by farmers and classify them according to the questionnaire template developed.

The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to capture and analyse data. The data was presented to extension officers and management of DARD. The major findings of the study revealed that :( 1) Water supply, (2) Availability of land, (3) Livestock theft, (4) production inputs, (5) Machinery, and (6) fencing were major problems of the farmers. The recommendation of the study was that: (a) Problems be resolved according to their importance and (b) preference for implementation of extension intervention programmes to be a bottom-up than a top-down approach.
The important determinants of the adoption behavior: a case study of recommended maize production technologies in Tanzania
Authors: Msuya CP
Published: May 2021

Numerous technologies have been developed in the agricultural sector to facilitate its contribution to the livelihood of the people. However, the adoption of these technologies has been very low or non-existence at all. This paper determined the important factors/variables that determine adoption behaviour. A validated, pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 113 respondents, equivalent to 5 percent of a population selected to represent maize growers in selected villages of Njombe District. The collected data were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) and the linear regression model was used to investigate the influence of the study variables. The study findings show both independent and intervening factors investigated determined the adoption behaviour. However, in all the technologies investigated the intervening factors influenced highly the adoption behaviour. The results presented provide sufficient evidence in supporting the relevance of intervening variables as the most important determinants of the adoption behaviour. The study suggests that emphasis be put on these variables in agricultural extension programs in order to enhance the adoption of technologies by farmers.
Actors’ roles and functions in the improved rice varieties innovation system in the eastern zone of Tanzania
Authors: Charles S , Mattee AZ , Msuya CP
Published: May 2021

The objective of the study was to establish the actors’ roles and functions in improved rice varieties innovation system in the Eastern Zone of Tanzania. The target population samples for the study comprised of household heads (n = 340) and other key identified actors (n = 99). The research design was a convergent parallel mixed method. Face-to-face interviews, focus group discussions and documentary review were used to collect the data. The findings indicate weak or inability of Agricultural Seed Agency, TANSEED International Ltd, Quality Declared Seed producers in seed multiplication and distribution and agro-dealers were not selling quality rice seeds, thereby resulting in low availability and high prices of the same. Also, the findings show weak participation of farmers, agro-dealers, traders and millers in the functions of guidance of the search and rice varieties development, and the limited number of market actors and weak credit mobilization for farmers to invest in IRVs. The study recommends for the Government of Tanzania to create enabling environment that enhances participation of all key actors in the processes of guidance of the search and rice varieties development; linking farmers with external markets; and enhancing the farmers’ access to credit facilities by working on the obstacles hampering farmers from accessing loans from financial institutions.
Distinguishing between ontology and ‘decolonisation as praxis’
Authors: Kumalo Siseko H.
Published: May 2021

In this review article I closely read the recently published book African Philosophical and Literary Possibilities: Re-reading the Canon (2020), edited by Aretha Phiri. I suggest two ways of reading the text. The first levels a critique at some of the conflations we find in the text and the second showcases the useful takeaways that the reader gleans from the book. These takeaways are not—themselves—without criticisms, however. Such criticism is generative in that it shores up the work that still remains to be addressed by those working in the decolonial tradition, both here at home (i.e., in the South Africa academe) and further afield. In sum, I demonstrate that the objectives of decolonisation are clearly discernible when we apply ourselves to scholarship developed in the Indigenous languages of South Africa.
ON LOGIC NETWORKS ALLOWING SHORT SINGLE FAULT DETECTION TESTS UNDER ARBITRARY FAULTS OF GATES
Authors:   Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics (Moscow, Russia), Popkov K. A.
Published: May 2021

It is proved that one can implement any non-constant Boolean function in n variables by an irredundant logic network in the basis {&, ⊕, ¬}, containing not more than one dummy input variable and allowing a single fault detection test with length not more than 2n + 3 regarding arbitrary faults of logic gates.
Индикаторы образования: 2016
Authors: Гохберг Леонид , Забатурина Ирина , Ковалева Наталья , Кузнецова Вера , Озерова Ольга , Шугаль Николай , Власова Тамара , Горбунова Татьяна , Денисова Ирина , Коновка Надежда , Куляева Галина , Сабельникова Марина , Савостьянова Татьяна , Татаринов Андрей , Фролова Елена
Published: May 2021

В настоящем сборнике, подготовленном Институтом статистических исследований и экономики знаний Национального исследовательского университета «Высшая школа экономики», представлены данные, отражающие уровень и динамику основных индикаторов образования в Российской Федерации. Сборник содержит сведения об организациях, осуществляющих образовательную деятельность. Отдельные разделы посвящены оценке образовательных достижений учащихся, связи образования с рынком труда, финансирования образования, состава обучающихся, персонала, условий обучения; представлены международные сопоставления. В публикации использованы материалы Федеральной службы государственной статистики, Министерства образования и науки Российской Федерации, Федерального казначейства, база данных Организации экономического сотрудничества и развития, а также собственные методологические и аналитические разработки Института статистических исследований и экономики знаний НИУ ВШЭ.
NEBNext® ARTIC SARS-CoV-2 Companion Kit (Oxford Nanopore Technologies®) E7660 -- Express Protocol without PCR Bead Cleanup v2
Authors: Gautreau Isabel
Published: May 2021

This protocol details methods for the NEBNext® ARTIC SARS-CoV-2 Companion Kit (Oxford Nanopore Technologies®), NEB #E7660S/L 24/96 reactions. This protocol does not include a cleanup and normalization step for each sample after cDNA synthesis. Performing the cleanup and normalization step creates library pools where the reads for each library are more evenly distributed. Skipping these steps reduces hands on time, but may require a longer sequencing run to obtain sufficient coverage for each sample. To obtain more even sample to sample coverage, we recommend normalizing the RNA samples prior to starting the protocol.
NEBNext® ARTIC SARS-CoV-2 Companion Kit (Oxford Nanopore Technologies®) E7660 v4
Authors: Gautreau Isabel
Published: May 2021

This protocol details methods for the NEBNext® ARTIC SARS-CoV-2 Companion Kit (Oxford Nanopore Technologies®), NEB #E7660S/L 24/96 reactions. Standard Protocol with PCR Bead Cleanup: This protocol includes a cleanup and normalization step for each sample after cDNA synthesis. Performing the cleanup and normalization step creates library pools where the reads for each library are more evenly distributed. These pools will likely achieve sufficient and equal coverage in less run time, but they take more hands-on time. There is also the Express Protocol without PCR Bead Cleanup (This protocol does not include a cleanup and normalization step for each sample after cDNA synthesis. Performing the cleanup and normalization step creates library pools where the reads for each library are more evenly distributed. Skipping these steps reduces hands on time, but may require a longer sequencing run to obtain sufficient coverage for each sample. Please look for "E7660" on https://www.protocols.io/
Educação física escolar e transtorno do espectro autista: uma análise das publicações brasileiras de 2008 a 2018
Authors: Barreto Gonçalves de Oliveira Victor , Pereira de Souza da Fonseca Michele
Published: May 2021

Objetivo. O presente artigo tem por objetivo mapear e analisar as publicações envolvendo a temática Transtorno do Espectro Autista e Educação Física Escolar em 11 periódicos brasileiros de Educação Física. Método. A pesquisa é de natureza quanti-qualitativa, teórica exploratória, tendo como premissa o mapeamento e análise dos dados encontrados. Resultados. As buscas resultaram em um total de 11 achados, porém apenas um artigo atendeu ao foco do presente estudo. A fim de investigar o porquê deste ocorrido, os demais achados também foram considerados para discussão e análise. Conclusão. Concluiu-se que se faz necessário o preenchimento desta lacuna, através da produção de mais estudos envolvendo essa temática, de modo a subsidiar os professores de Educação Física para uma prática inclusiva nas escolas.
Os Jovens do Ensino Médio e as Relações com os Saberes da Educação Física
Authors: Nazario Murilo , Santos Wagner dos , Neto Amarílio Ferreira
Published: May 2021

Estudos sobre o cotidiano escolar do ensino médio assumindo como objeto as relações estabelecidas entre os jovens e o saber ainda se constituem incipientes no campo da educação física. Desse modo, organizou-se um estudo de caso, com subsídios da pesquisa-ação existencial, durante 400 aulas, em uma escola de tempo integral da rede Estadual do Espírito Santo. Os resultados sinalizam que é possível empreender saberes/fazeres que considerem a condição juvenil como contribuição estrutural e configuracional das aulas de educação física no ensino médio. Deve-se também considerar que estudos sobre/com/no cotidiano apresentam possibilidades ímpares quanto ao lugar autoral de sua produção. Do mesmo modo, faz-se significativo estudos sobre o ensino médio no contexto de impermanências das políticas educacionais instituídas nos últimos anos.
El ser del asesor de la práctica pedagógica Discursos del profesor universitario en Educación Física
Authors: Gómez Valenzuela Juan David
Published: May 2021

Este artículo se desprende de la investigación Análisis del discurso de profesores y profesoras de Educación Física de la Universidad de Antioquia en la asesoría dela práctica pedagógica de énfasis, la cual siguió una ruta cualitativa para recoger las voces de ocho docentes y develar en estas los sentidosrelativos al ser, saber y saber-hacer esperados en los asesores de práctica. Esta entrega se despliega en cuatro momentos propios de la investigación: la pregunta por elser (problema), la búsqueda de los sentidos del ser (metodología), aproximación conceptual al ser asesor (referentes) y una reflexión final sobre el ser del asesor (hallazgos-inferencias-conclusiones). Los resultados se presentan en trescategorías y sus derivas: ser axiológico (modelo, reconocimiento y reciprocidad), ser político (autonomía, pertenencia, interlocución e inclusión)y ser profesional (formación, contextualización y resignificación). Y así, dar cuenta de los atributos demandados para ser asesor.