bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ukrainian Nationalists in Omsk: Prosecuted and Vindicated
Authors:   Omsk State Technical University, Sushko A. V.
Published: November 2021

The article reviews actions of Omsk Region Office of Ministry of State Security (MSS) towards politically active Ukrainian nationalists among deportees from the Dragobychsky region of Western Ukraine and assesses their vindication in the Russian Federation. This study is based on archival documents from legal prosecutions of Ukrainian deportees stored in the Records Office of Omsk Region of Federal Security Service and recently opened for scholarly review, as well as exhibits from the History section of the Omsk Office of the FSB. Legal prosecutions documents were analysed using a prosopographic method to reconstruct a typical picture of young Ukrainian deportees who continued to believe in the values of Ukrainian nationalism and kept connections with the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN)/Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). All prosecuted Ukrainians were driven to nationalism by conditions of their upbringing. The young men were deportees from Western Ukraine and of peasant origin. The OUN/UPA were widely supported by the rural population in this region. They were deported to Siberia as family members of UPA militias fighting against the Soviet army. Having nationalist views, all prosecuted young men sincerely supported the creation of an independent Ukrainian state and did not accept Soviet authority that did not allow this creation, and so they were deported from their homeland. Omsk MSS agents, together with their Ukrainian colleagues, identified young radical nationalists. Some of those were active members of underground militant groups and during World War II carried out intelligence requests for OUN/UPA and provided information for its members. The author concludes that the nationalistic activities of these Ukrainian youth were are a real threat to security of the Soviet state and as such the fact of their vindication in the Russian Federation is not well-grounded from historical point of view.
The decline of the Greek myth of man and being
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Girenok Feodor I.
Published: November 2021

Modern philosophy is forced to return to the question of “what is philosophy?” Does it need to be understood as the science of being or a science about man? M. Heidegger believes that philosophy is the science of being and refers to Parmenides. R. M. Rilke, as a poet, is closest to the point of view of I. Kant, according to which philosophy is anthropology. The article analyzes the attitude of Heidegger to Parmenides’ poem “Оn Nature” and concludes that Heidegger did not express his attitude to the fork of two ways of man in Parmenides’ philosophy: the way of understanding being and the way of understanding the ghostly, that is, the existence of man. Parmenides chose the path of being, and Heidegger supported him. However, on this path it is impossible to talk about the fundamental difference between man and animal. It is also impossible to raise the question of what is a man. The path of ontology leads to the coincidence of the human and non-human. In this regard, the article analyzes the attitude of Heidegger to the poetry of Rilke. Heidegger understands man as being. Rilke sees the essence of a man not in the fact that he owns a word, but in the fact that he is addressed to his inner self. The article shows that Heidegger distorted the position of Rilke, identifying his poetry with the philosophy of the subject in modern times. The author comes to the conclusion that Rilke is outside the limits of western thinking, according to which man is included in the structure of existence, and the human and non-human do not differ. Rilke’s poetry, in the author’s opinion, is the source of new thinking that proceeds from the fact that the human and non-human do not fundamentally coincide. Man dreams, the animal evolves.
Management of Dyslipidaemia for the Prevention of Stroke: Clinical
Practice Recommendations from the Lipid Association of India
Authors: Puri Raman , Mehta Vimal , Iyengar Shamanna Seshadri , Srivastava Padma , Yusuf Jamal , Pradhan Akshaya , Pandian Jeyaraj Durai , Sharma Vijay K. , Renjen Pushpendra Nath , Muruganathan Arumugam , Krishnan Mugundhan , Srinivasan Avathvadi Venkatesan , Shetty Sadanand , Narasingan Sanjeevi Nathamuni , Nair Devaki R. , Bansal Manish , Prabhakar Dorairaj , Varma Mukul , Paliwal Vimal K. , Kapoor Aditya , Mukhopadhyay Saibal , Mehrotra Rahul , Patanwala Rashida Melinkari , Aggarwal Rajeev , Mahajan Kunal , Kumar Soumitra , Bardoloi Neil , Pareek Krishna Kumar , Manoria Prabhash Chand , Pancholia Arvind Kumar , Nanda Rashmi , Wong Nathan D. , Duell Paul Barton
Published: November 2021

:

Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide. The rates of stroke are increasing
in less affluent countries predominantly because of a high prevalence of modifiable risk factors. The Lipid
Association of India (LAI) has provided a risk stratification algorithm for patients with ischaemic stroke
and recommended low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goals for those in very high risk group and
extreme risk group (category A) of <50 mg/dl (1.3 mmol/l) while the LDL-C goal for extreme risk group
(category B) is ≤30 mg/dl (0.8 mmol/l). High intensity statins are the first-line lipid lowering therapy. Nonstatin
therapy like ezetimibe and proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors may be
added as an adjunct to statins in patients who do not achieve LDL-C goals with statins alone. In acute
ischaemic stroke, high intensity statin therapy improves neurological and functional outcomes regardless of
thrombolytic therapy. Although conflicting data exist regarding increased risk of intracerebral haemorrhage
(ICH) with statin use, the overall benefit risk ratio favors long-term statin therapy necessitating detailed
discussion with the patient. Patients who have statins withdrawn while being on prior statin therapy at the
time of acute ischaemic stroke have worse functional outcomes and increased mortality. LAI recommends
that statins be continued in such patients. In patients presenting with ICH, statins should not be started in
the acute phase but should be continued in patients who are already taking statins. ICH patients, once stable,
need risk stratification for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
The Emerging Role of Metformin in the Prevention and Treatment of Colorectal
Cancer: A Game Changer for the Management of Colorectal
Cancer
Authors: Ala Moein
Published: November 2021

Metformin is an old, inexpensive, and relatively safe anti-diabetic medication that can
decrease the risk of several types of cancer in patients with diabetes. Recent meta-analyses have revealed
that metformin markedly decreased the incidence of colorectal adenoma, advanced adenoma,
and colorectal cancer (CRC) among patients with diabetes. Potential mechanisms by which
metformin may decrease colorectal cancer risk include its effects on ameliorating intestinal inflammation
and dysbiosis, suppressing major proliferative pathways, preventing DNA replication, accelerating
tumor cells apoptosis, inhibiting intra-tumor angiogenesis and epithelial-mesenchymal transition
(EMT), increasing tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and CD68+ tumor-associated
macrophages, and enhancing T cells cytotoxic activity. It is well-known that metformin can improve
overall survival and CRC-specific survival among patients with diabetes and CRC. Interestingly,
metformin decreases the incidence of colonic adenoma in patients with acromegaly and reduces
the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) among patients with diabetes, which can
indirectly lower the risk of CRC. Results of phase II clinical trials have revealed that metformin
can enhance the anti-cancer effects of chemotherapeutic agents, such as 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) and
irinotecan on refractory CRC. Furthermore, metformin decreases the risk of new polyps and adenomas
in patients without diabetes. Regarding the results of previous preclinical and clinical studies,
it is rational to assess the effect of metformin in normoglycemic patients with CRC and expand its
clinical application for treating CRC or preventing it in a high-risk population.
Biological and Pharmacogenomics Bases of Gastrointestinal and Some
Long-term Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors-induced Adverse Effects
Authors: Badamasi Ibrahim Mohammed , Stanslas Johnson
Published: November 2021

Background:

Patients being treated with SSRIs who experience intolerable Adverse Effects (AEs) have a penchant for discontinuing treatment, inevitably jeopardizing any probability for treatment response.

Aim:

This study aims to identify the Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) that are associated with certain AEs of SSRI treatment in Major Depression Disorder (MDD).

Results:

Patients with the short (SS) genotype (44 base pair deletion) and those with the long along with guanine substitution (LgLg - 44 base pair insertion with rs25531- guanine substitution variant) of the serotonin transporter gene (STG) have substantially been reported with a higher incidence of AEs to SSRI. While variants of glutamate receptor ionotropic genes have been found to be linked with different domains of sexual dysfunction, polymorphisms of 5-HT2A gene - rs6311 (G > A), the long allele (L) of STG, rs6295 (C > G) polymorphism of HTR1A and polymorphism rs1160351 (A > C) of MAM domain-containing glycosyl-phosphatidyl inositol anchor 2 (MDGA2) gene have also been found to be associated with sexual dysfunction. The rs4680 (G>A; Val > Met) polymorphism of catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), AA genotype of rs18532 polymorphism of tryptophan hydroxylase, the rs6318 (C > G) polymorphism of the serotonin receptor 2C (HTR2C), and S allele of STG were found to be associated with weight gain following SSRI treatment. The sanctity of these results is limited by the inability of some researchers to replicate these association findings.

Conclusion:

This review highlights a number of polymorphisms associated with some of the key AEs encountered in SSRI treatments. Standardized study designs in pharmacogenomic evaluations hold great promise for replication of association findings.
Factors Affecting the Adoption and Use of Hearing Aids among Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Authors: Jorbonyan Abdolhakim , Momtaz Yadollah Abolfathi , Foroghan Mahshid , Mehrkian Saeideh
Published: November 2021

Objective:

The most effective modality for presbycusis is using hearing
aids. However, the rate of adoption and use of hearing aids among the elderly is
not in line with the expectations. This review investigates the current evidence to
identify factors affecting the adoption and use of hearing aids among the elderly
with hearing loss.

Design:

This is a systematic review whose sample includes English articles published
in peer-reviewed journals from January 2015 to October 2020. The search
was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, ProQuest, and Scopus electronic
databases. Study selection, data extraction, and quality assessments were performed
by two independent reviewers.

Results:

In the 22 studies included in this review, a number of factors, including
demographic status (economic status and level of education), auditory factors
(hearing loss severity, presence of tinnitus, and the sound quality of hearing aids),
attitudinal and psychosocial factors (self-perceived hearing problems, perceived
self-efficacy, perceived benefit, support from significant others, and extrovert and
ambivert personality types) were identified as variables potentially impacting the
adoption and use of hearing aids.

Conclusion:

The results show that demographic, attitudinal, and psychosocial factors,
as well as auditory factors, play an influential role in the adoption and use
rate of hearing aids among older populations suffering from hearing loss. Therefore,
it is necessary to consider these factors in order to formulate hearing healthcare
policies and adopt targeted and appropriate interventions in the process of prescribing,
adjusting, and evaluating hearing aids.

PROSPERO registration:

The protocol of this systematic review was published
in the International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) with
registration number: CRD42021227684 (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_
record.php?ID=CRD42021227684)
Sexual victims - supporting women's sexual and reproductive choices and wellbeing
Authors: Koyake Risa
Published: November 2021

In Japan, support systems for female victims of sexual violence are lacking. Assistant Professor Risa Koyake, Faculty of Contemporary Social Studies, Department of Contemporary Children, Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts, Japan, is working to ensure these women have the support
they need and deserve. Her work is particularly focused on women in Japan and the US who are pregnant as a result of sexual violence. Abortion tends to be the assumed preference but the choice of whether or not to have an abortion is tied to the sexual and reproductive freedom of the victim
and some of these women wish to give birth. Unfortunately, support is particularly lacking for female survivors of sexual violence who wish to give birth. In her work, Koyake conducts consultations and conversations with survivors of rape. She has experience as a volunteer at a group for survivors
of domestic violence so is used to having sensitive and challenging discussions with women seeking expert support and guidance. Koyake's current project is entitled 'The Choice of Adoption or Abortion Among Women Pregnant as a Result of Sexual Violence in Japan and America', and involves looking
at existing support and options for women in Japan who are pregnant as a result of sexual violence, ultimately seeking to build on exisiting support to ensure that it is adequate, particularly for rape victims who choose to give birth.
Next-generation rheumatoid arthritis specialized telemedicine enabled by IoT and AI
Authors: Nonaka Fumiaki , Kawashiri Shinya , Kawakami Atsushi
Published: November 2021

Ageing populations in developed countries place strain on healthcare systems and when ageing populations live far away from the specialists they require to treat their chronic diseases, the logistics can be challenging to say the least. This is a particularly acute issue in Japan, which
is made up of small islands. The COVID-19 pandemic has served to emphasise the need for better systems for remote medical consultations. Dr Fumiaki Nonaka at Goto Chuou Hospital and Professor Atsushi Kawakami and Dr Shinya Kawashiri at Nagasaki University Hospital have collaborated with Microsoft
to create the first remote consultation systems for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that uses mixed reality. Early detection is crucial to managing RA but it is often difficult to make an accurate diagnosis and treatment of the disease in remote islands. This issue became particularly pressing in
the context of COVID-19. Working with Microsoft, the researchers sought to develop a method of viewing and rendering the joints in 3D. Microsoft adapted their Azure Kinect DK cameras into a rig covering three different angles of any joint and an array of seven microphones was also installed.
Using a reality headset called HoloLens2, the images of the joint can be rendered a 3D hologram to the user, enabling doctors to freely observe the joint from any direction. Combining this with Microsoft's Teams, a face-t-face consultation is facilitated.
Enhancement of antitumor activity by epigenetic regulation of tumour-specific T cells
Authors: Yamada Takeshi , Arakawa Yuya
Published: November 2021

Adoptive immunotherapy can be used to treat intractable cancers but this involves taking T cells from a patient and growing them in a laboratory and, once outside the body, the T cells can fall into a state of exhaustion. This is a barrier that Professor Takeshi Yamada, Department of
Medical Technology, Immunology, Ehime Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Japan, is seeking to overcome. His work involves establishing a better understanding of the mechanisms of T cell exhaustion, which are currently not well known. Yamada and his team are focusing on intracellular
energy metabolism and epigenetic control in mouse models with a view to finding a way to inhibit T cell exhaustion. The researchers are developing protocols to improve T cell function for immunotherapy by controlling epigenetic changes involved in glutamine metabolism, which induces T cell
exhaustion. As previous research has focused on activating and proliferating tumour-specific T cells, Yamada's approach, with a focus on epigenetic control, is novel. The team is interested in T cell differentiation and its links to T cell exhaustion and so they are exploring the mechanism
of T cell differentiation via intracellular energy metabolism and epigenetic changes and how this can impact on exhaustion. The researchers previously clarified that the enhancement of glutamine metabolism that occurs during the activation of T cell cultures causes epigenetic changes that
induce T cell exhaustion and are expanding on this finding in order to develop a method to suppress T cell exhaustion via epigenetic control.
The development of the Kitasato thumb splint as a conservative therapy treatment for patients with thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthropathy
Authors: Sasaki Shuichi
Published: November 2021

Orthoses are devices that are applied externally to help in the rehabilitation of specific bones or joints. Dr Shuichi Sasaki, Department of Rehabilitation, Kitasato University Hospital, Japan, and his team is working to develop a new orthosis for repatriating thumb arthropathies called
the Kitasato thumb splint. It is designed to improve usability of the thumb joint, especially in cases of thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthropathy, by taking into consideration the thumb CMC joint structure. It exerts force at the base of the CMC joint to move the thumb into the correct joint
alignment, improving symptoms for patients. With the Kitasato thumb splint, Sasaki and the team are also eager to provide patients with an alternative to surgery as they believe that the use of more conservative measures with orthoses can prove effective and also prevent costly surgery. The
Kitasato thumb splint is made of a low-temperature thermoplastic knit material and can be assembled in as little as 10 minutes, quickly and conveniently providing patients with additional support during painful daily tasks. In his work, Sasaki and the team are looking at orthoses used to treat
thumb CMC osteoarthritis and analysing the pressure on CMC joints using quantitative analysis. So far, the Kitasato thumb splint has been found to help in pain reduction and improvements in the activities of daily living in patients with mild cases (Eaton Classifications I to II) of thumb
CMC joints and to also provide some improvement in severe cases (Eaton Classifications III-IV).
Однородные и неоднородные ширины линий в оптических спектрах кристалла Y-=SUB=-2-=/SUB=-SiO-=SUB=-5-=/SUB=- : -=SUP=-171-=/SUP=-Yb-=SUP=-3+-=/SUP=-
Authors: Lafitte-Houssat Eloise , Ferrier Alban , Afzelius Mikael , Berger Perrine , Morvan Loic , Welinski Sacha , Goldner Philippe
Published: November 2021

Rare earth ions are actively investigated as optically addressable spin systems for quantum technologies thanks to their long optical and spin coherence lifetimes. 171Yb3+, which has 1/2 electron and nuclear spins, recently raised interest for its simple hyperfine structure that moreover can result in long coherence lifetimes at zero magnetic field, an unusual property for paramagnetic rare earth ions. Here, we report on the optical inhomogeneous and homogeneous linewidths in 171Yb3+:Y2SiO5 (site 2) for different doping concentrations. While inhomogeneous linewidth is not correlated to 171Yb3+ concentration, the homogeneous one strongly decreases between 10 and 2 ppm doping level, reaching 255 Hz at 3 K. This is attributed to a slowing down of 171Yb3+ ground state spin flip-flops.
Процессы передачи энергии в эвлитите Sr-=SUB=-3-=/SUB=-Y(PO-=SUB=-4-=/SUB=-)-=SUB=-3-=/SUB=-, по отдельности и одновременно легированном ионами Tb-=SUP=-3+-=/SUP=- и Tm-=SUP=-3+-=/SUP=-
Authors: Hu Xiaowu , Piccinelli Fabio , Bettinelli Marco
Published: November 2021

In this work the optical spectroscopy and the energy transfer processes involving the Tb3+and Tm3+ ions, have been studied in eulytite double phosphate hosts of the type Sr3Y(PO4)3 doped with various amounts of the two Ln ions. It has been found that several energy transfer and cross-relaxation processes are active in this class of materials, upon excitation in the 5D4 level of Tb, and in the 1G4 one of Tm. In particular, a Tb→Tm transfer of excitation has been found to quench strongly the 5D4 level of Tb. This process occurs with a transfer efficiency increasing from 0.08 to 0.62, for a donor concentration of 2 mol%, and an acceptor concentration increasing from 2 to 15 mol%. The emission spectra are strongly affected by the presence of Tb⟷Tm energy transfer, and Tm→Tm cross relaxation processes.
Люминесцентные свойства нестехиометрических кристаллов ниобата лития различного состава и генезиса (обзор)
Authors: Смирнов М.В. , Сидоров Н.В. , Палатников М.Н.
Published: November 2021

A brief review of the features of the defect structure and studies of the luminescent properties of nonlinear optical lithium niobate crystals of various compositions and genesis was given. It was established that the electron-hole pair NbNb4+-O- in the oxygen-octahedral cluster NbO6 emitted in the short-wavelength region of the visible spectrum (400-500 nm), while point defects (VLi and NbNb4+-NbLi4+ bipolarons) - in the long-wavelength region (500-620 nm). At the ratio of Li/Nb≈1 the luminescence was extinguished in the visible region of the spectrum due to decreasing the intrinsic luminescence centers. It was shown that the presence of polaron luminescence in the near-IR region (700-1050 nm) was due to the small polarons NbLi4+ and impurity ions Cr3+ localized in lithium and niobium octahedra. The energy transfer between the luminescence centers in the visible and near-IR spectral regions was detected. Moreover, luminescence in near-IR regions was dominant. Doping of LiNbO3 crystals with zinc and magnesium at ZnO<4.46 mol.% and MgO<5.29 mol.% led to decreasing luminescence of intrinsic defects (VLi, NbNb4+-NbLi4+). However, there was an increase of the contribution of the short-wave spectrum component at higher dopant concentrations because of the introduction of Zn and Mg into the origin positions of Nb ions.
Exploring Midwest manufacturing employment from 1990 to 2019
Authors: Arden Scott , DeCarlo Christopher
Published: November 2021

Using data from the Current Employment Statistics program, this article explores manufacturing employment dynamics between 1990 and 2019 in the Midwest region of the United States. The article compares and contrasts employment trends for both the region as a whole and the individual states that comprise it. Additionally, the article presents an examination of selected detailed industries. For context, the article uses periods within historical business cycles to frame analysis of manufacturing employment trends.
Assessing Physicians’ Recall Bias of Work Hours With a Mobile App: Interview and App-Recorded Data Comparison
Authors: Wang Hsiao-Han , Lin Yu-Hsuan
Published: November 2021

Background

Previous studies have shown inconsistencies in the accuracy of self-reported work hours. However, accurate documentation of work hours is fundamental for the formation of labor policies. Strict work-hour policies decrease medical errors, improve patient safety, and promote physicians’ well-being.

Objective

The aim of this study was to estimate physicians’ recall bias of work hours with a mobile app, and to examine the association between the recall bias and physicians’ work hours.

Methods

We quantified recall bias by calculating the differences between the app-recorded and self-reported work hours of the previous week and the penultimate week. We recruited 18 physicians to install the “Staff Hours” app, which automatically recorded GPS-defined work hours for 2 months, contributing 1068 person-days. We examined the association between work hours and two recall bias indicators: (1) the difference between self-reported and app-recorded work hours and (2) the percentage of days for which work hours were not precisely recalled during interviews.

Results

App-recorded work hours highly correlated with self-reported counterparts (r=0.86-0.88, P<.001). Self-reported work hours were consistently significantly lower than app-recorded hours by –8.97 (SD 8.60) hours and –6.48 (SD 8.29) hours for the previous week and the penultimate week, respectively (both P<.001). The difference for the previous week was significantly correlated with work hours in the previous week (r=–0.410, P=.01), whereas the correlation of the difference with the hours in the penultimate week was not significant (r=–0.119, P=.48). The percentage of hours not recalled (38.6%) was significantly higher for the penultimate week (38.6%) than for the first week (16.0%), and the former was significantly correlated with work hours of the penultimate week (r=0.489, P=.002)

Conclusions

Our study identified the existence of recall bias of work hours, the extent to which the recall was biased, and the influence of work hours on recall bias.
Mediating Effects of Stigma and Depressive Symptoms in a Social Media–Based Intervention to Improve Long-term Quality of Life Among People Living With HIV: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Li Yiran , Guo Yan , Hong Y Alicia , Zeng Chengbo , Zeng Yu , Zhang Hanxi , Zhu Mengting , Qiao Jiaying , Cai Weiping , Li Linghua , Liu Cong
Published: November 2021

Background

Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have been shown to effectively improve the quality of life (QOL) among people living with HIV. However, little is known about the long-term effects of mHealth interventions.

Objective

This study aims to explore the intervention mechanisms of a social media–based intervention, Run4Love, on the QOL of people with HIV over across a 9-month follow-up period.

Methods

We recruited people living with HIV who were concurrently experiencing elevated depressive symptoms from an HIV outpatient clinic in South China. A total of 300 eligible participants were randomized either to the intervention group or the control group in a 1:1 ratio after they provided informed consent and completed a baseline survey. The intervention group received a 3-month WeChat-based intervention, comprising cognitive-behavioral stress management (CBSM) courses and physical activity promotion. The control group received a printed brochure on nutrition guidelines in addition to the usual care for HIV treatment. Neither participants nor the research staff were blinded to group assignment. All patients were followed at 3, 6, and 9 months. The primary outcome was depressive symptoms. Structural equation model (SEM) with longitudinal data was conducted to examine the sequential mediating effects of HIV-related stigma and depressive symptoms on the long-term intervention effects on participants’ QOL.

Results

About 91.3% (274/300), 88.3% (265/300), and 86.7% (260/300) of all participants completed follow-up surveys at 3, 6, and 9 months, respectively. Results showed that the intervention had significantly improved participants' QOL at 9 months, via complete mediating effects of reduced HIV-related stigma at 3 months and decreased depressive symptoms at 6 months. No adverse events were reported.

Conclusions

These findings underscore the critical roles of HIV-related stigma and depressive symptoms in an mHealth intervention with long-term effects on QOL improvements. We call for targeted mHealth interventions to improve QOL among people living with HIV, especially social media–based interventions that can address HIV-related stigma and alleviate depressive symptoms.

Trial Registration

Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR-IPR-17012606; https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=21019
A Review of State of Health and State of Charge Estimation Methods
Authors: Patel Nisarg
Published: November 2021

Abstract: The explosive growth of Electric Vehicles has made developing a robust system for managing batteries that are one of the crucial components of an EV, the need of the hour. Accuracy of the estimation models for determining the State of Charge and State of Health levels of the battery packs plays a key role. There are many sophisticated systems to determine these parameters we have tried to review a few of these systems in this paper. The complete electrification of the automotive industry heavily depends on the energy density and longevity that the battery packs provide and maintaining these packs in a safe operating condition can help achieve these goals. Keywords: BMS (Battery management system), SoC(state of charge), SoH (State of Health), Battery Thermal Management Systems (BTMS)
The Interest of Young Agricultural Entrepreneurs (Young Farmers) on Chili Agribusiness in Kabupaten Garut
Authors: Maryani Ait , Kusnadi Dedy , Pradiana Wida
Published: November 2021

The study aims at analyzing the descriptions of the interests of young agricultural entrepreneurs (young farmer) and discovering the factors affecting their interest in chili agribusiness. The study was conducted in Kabupaten Garut from June to November, 2019. This study employs a quantitative approach. In this study, population was 1.376 of young agricultural entrepreneurs (young farmer) aged under 40 in chili production centers. Sample for this study was 233 people obtained by calculating following Slovin. The samples were scattered in sub-district of Banyuresmi (79 people), Wanaraja (72 people) and Cikajang (83 people). Sampling technique employed was proportional random sampling. Primary data were collected from respondents through direct interviews and focus group discussion (FGD). The research variables consisted of individual characteristics, external characteristics, and the interests of young agricultural entrepreneurs (young farmer). The collected data were analyzed by utilizing descriptive statistical analysis and multiple regression. The results of the study concluded show that most of the respondents stated their interest were at a moderate level. The average age of young agricultural entrepreneurs (young farmer) is 31.47 years. The majority are still elementary school educated, and most of them have never been involved in organizations and never joined apprenticeship/courses/training. However, cosmopolitan attitude is in the high category. The interest of young agricultural entrepreneurs (young farmer) is affected by institutional, non-formal education, cosmopolitan and external factors including government support, availability of infrastructure, agricultural extension, easy access to information, community leaders and production markets.
Influence of Copper Contamination on Soil Physico-chemical Properties, Microbial Population and Enzyme Activities
Authors:   Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, School of Life Sciences, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India, Hnamte Remruattluanga ,   Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, School of Life Sciences, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India, Laldingliangi TBC ,   Department of Horticulture, Aromatic and Medicinal Plant, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India, Lalruatsanga H. ,   Department of Botany, Pachhunga University College, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India, Lalfakzuala R. ,   Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, School of Life Sciences, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
Published: November 2021

Heavy metals are known for their phytotoxicity and commonly used in agrochemicals to control plant pathogens. Accumulation of heavy metals in soil may occur through extensive use of heavy metal-based agrochemicals over time or from industrial pollution. However, this study was focussed on the immediate effect of the heavy metal, Copper (Cu) contamination on soil microbial population and soil enzyme activities (viz. acid phosphatase, β-glucosidase, urease & dehydrogenase). Soil with graded doses of Cu was prepared by treating soil samples with varying concentrations of Copper (ll) sulphatepentahydrate (CuSO4.5H2O) where three levels of CuSO4.5H2O (50, 100 & 200 mg/kg soil) treatments were formulated along with control. A significant decrease in soil microbial population and soil enzyme activities was observed in all treatments.
Potential Application of Indigenous Microorganism Derived Biosorbent in the Efficient Removal of Congo Red from Aqueous Solution
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India, dawngliani Lalmalsawm , Lallawmzuali Gospel ,   Department of Environmental Science, School of Earth Sciences Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India, Lallianrawna Samuel ,   Department of Chemistry, Govt. Zirtiri Residential Science College, Aizawl, Mizoram, India, liana Thanhming ,   Department of Chemistry, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram, India, Vanlaldinpuia K. ,   Department of Chemistry, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram, India, Lalhriatpuia C. ,   Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
Published: November 2021

IMO compost was obtained using Indigenous Microorganisms (IMO) as inoculant through anaerobic fermentation process from kitchen waste biomass. The Physico-chemical analysis of the solid was obtained by taking pH, MC, OM, OC, N, K and P content. The biosorbent material was further characterized by SEM, IR and BET analytical techniques. Various physico-chemical parametric studies viz. effect of pH, initial dye concentration and background electrolyte concentrations are performed in the removal of Congo red (CR) dye using the IMO compost. The lower pH condition pH < 6.0 favoured the removal of Congo red and the percent removal was decreased with increase in the CR concentration. The removal of Congo red followed the pseudo-second order rate kinetics and the equilibrium state sorption data was reasonably fitted well to the Freundlich adsorption isotherm. In addition, the minimal effect of background electrolyte concentrations (0.0001 to 0.1 mol/L NaNO3) in the removal of CR inferred a specific sorption of Congo red forming ‘inner sphere’ complexes at the surface of the biosorbent.
QoS–Aware Web Service Composition using Weight Improved Particle Swarm Optimization
Authors:   Manipur State Power Company Limited Imphal, Manipur, India, Jenny Chanu Laishram , Paul Arnab ,   Department of Computer Science & Engineering Assam University, Silchar, Assam, India
Published: November 2021

Lots of Web Services are available which differ in their QoS values but can perform a similar task. Discovery mechanism selects the best Web Service according to their QoS values and functional attributes. Cases arise, where the discovery mechanism fails, as a user’s complex query cannot be satisfied by a single Web Service. This can be solved by Web Service composition where multiple Web Services are combined to give a composite Web Service which meet user’s complex query. Our work is mainly focused on composition of Web Services that efficiently meets the user’s query. Different algorithms have been discussed and used by different researchers in this field. One of the most blooming topics is the use of evolutionary algorithms in optimization problems. In our work, we have chosen Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm approach to discover the best efficient composition. Then, Weight Improved Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm is used to improve the results which were found to be quite satisfying and efficient.
Induced Magnetism in Non-metal Doped CdS Monolayer
Authors:   Department of Physics, School of Physical Sciences, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, chhana Lalmuan , Tiwari Ramesh Chandra ,   Department of Physics, School of Physical Sciences, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, zuala Lalhriat ,   Department of Physics, Mizoram University, Pachhunga University College Campus, Aizawl, Mizoram, Prakash Rai Dibya ,   Department of Physics, Mizoram University, Pachhunga University College Campus, Aizawl, Mizoram
Published: November 2021

The structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of CdS monolayer doped with non-metallic (NM) atoms B, C and N are studied based on ab initio density functional theory calculations within the generalized gradient approximation as revised for solids by Perdew, Burke and Ernzerhof (PBE-sol). The total magnetic moments per supercell of B, C and N-doped CdS monolayer is found to be ~1.0 µB, ~2.0 µB and ~1.0 µB respectively. As the electronegativity of the dopant increases, the local magnetic moment tends to localize and 2p-states of the dopants gradually move towards the valence band maximum of the host CdS. Our study also confirmed that the introduction of impurity atom by substitution of S atom results in half-metallic magnetism. Our investigation concludes that doping of NM element is an efficient way of altering the magnetic and electronic properties in CdS monolayer.
Rockfall Analysis of State Highway along the Southern Vicinity of Aizawl, Mizoram
Authors:   Department of Geology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, mawii Zairem , Lalhlimpuia H. ,   Department of Geology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, sangi Lalhming ,   Department of Geology, Mizoram University, Pachhunga University Campus, Aizawl, Mizoram, Vanthangliana V. ,   Department of Geology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, puia Laldin ,   Centre for Disaster Management, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, Kumar Shiva ,   Department of Geology, Mizoram University, Pachhunga University Campus, Aizawl, Mizoram
Published: November 2021

Slope failure in the form of rockfall is a common phenomenon that occur in the hilly ranges of Himalayas. Mizoram, being a part of it experiences a high rate of rockfall throughout the year especially during the monsoon season. This paper focus on frequent rock fall along the State highway between Aizawl to Lunglei via Thenzawl at Midumkham, Sumsuih village. Damage of passenger vehicles, public goods carrier trucks, private vehicles and road blocks are the common phenomenon due to various forms of landslide within the study area. The death of a couple on 14th October 2016 due to rockfall within the study area captivate attention of government as well as the local about the condition of the area. Thus, detailed study of the area becomes mandatory so as to reduce rockfall and to educate the government and locals about the actual condition of the area. Field reconnaissance has been carried out to collect joint data for kinematic analysis. The behaviour of rockfall was determined by kinematic analysis using Rocscience software Dips 6.0, the stereograph shows that toppling, planar and wedge type are the potential modes of failures. The rock beddings are classified based on RMR (Rock Mass Rating) and SMR (Slope Mass Rating). About 90% of the selected site shows that low RMR as well as SMR value. The RMR values of the rock exposed in the study area indicated a very poor quality of rock mass. The average stand up time obtained 30 min for 1m span suggest high rate of erosion of rocks in the area. The rock slopes represent Class V of Romana classification, considered as very bad rock mass and completely unstable. The low value of rebound number and strength of the rock along with presence of numerous joints determined the high vulnerability of the study area
DISTANCIAMENTO SOCIAL E REPERCUSSÕES OCUPACIONAIS DA PANDEMIA PARA CUIDADORAS DE CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES
Authors: Martins Marina Batella , Taño Bruna Lídia , Machado Marina Vilaça Cavallari
Published: November 2021

This study aimed to identify the impact of social distancing caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on the occupational profile of children and adolescents caregivers accompained by a multidisciplinary team. 34 caregivers participated by fulfilling a questionnaire composed of 31 questions. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively and the content analysis was performed by open grid questions. The results of this study point to the intensification of the caregiver's role, absence of participation in leisure activities and the importance of involvement in significant activities that support and sustain health. Participants indicated strategies that were effective in coping with the impacts caused by the pandemic, such as leisure and prevetion activities. Further, it was observed that theses strategies were developed by the participants themselves, on the social networks or internet.
Control y prevención de nematodosis en pequeños rumiantes: antecedentes, retos y perspectivas en México
Authors: Reyes-Guerrero David Emanuel , Olmedo-Juárez Agustín , Mendoza-de Gives Pedro
Published: November 2021

En esta revisión se presenta un panorama general de las nematodosis en pequeños rumiantes en México; así como los principales problemas que enfrentan los productores para mantener su actividad productiva. Del mismo modo, se muestra información general sobre las nematodosis gastrointestinales y sus efectos en la salud animal y en la productividad. Por otra parte, se analizan los principales retos o desafíos que se enfrenta el sector pecuario para contrarrestar estas importantes enfermedades, haciendo énfasis en las distintas estrategias de control y prevención incluyendo la quimioterapia, resistencia antihelmíntica, manejo del pastoreo, desparasitación selectiva, estrategia nutricional proteica, vacunación, selección de animales genéticamente resistentes a los nematodos, el uso de plantas y compuestos con actividad nematicida; así como los resultados más recientes en cuanto al uso de hongos nematófagos como agentes de control biológico, entre otras herramientas de control. En este trabajo se hace mención a importantes resultados obtenidos en la investigación generada en el Área de Helmintología del CENID-SAI del INIFAP y se plantea como perspectiva el establecimiento de un método integral de control de estas enfermedades a las distintas fases de desarrollo de los parásitos como “blancos” de ataque hacia dónde dirigir las estrategias de control, a los diferentes estadios evolutivos de estos parásitos, con lo que se esperan los mejores resultados contra este grupo de parásitos que tanto afectan a la salud de los rebaños y a la economía de los productores.
Legal and Practical Issues Related to Telework: The Example of Estonian Law
Authors: Tavits Gaabriel , Kelli Aleksei
Published: November 2021

Telework as a new form of employment has become particularly relevant with the advent of the COVID-19 restrictions. So far, telework has been used occasionally, and only a few employers and employees have resorted to this mode of work. Due to the COVID-19 situation, telework has become a reality, and at times it is the only possibility to work. Although telework is widely used, the legal regulation might not be apparent. The article explores the specific aspects of legal regulation regarding telework in Estonia.
The Latvian Marriage Law 1918–1940 Betwixt and Between the Poles of Conflicting Moral Values
Authors: Schwartz Philipp
Published: November 2021

The article looks at the Latvian marriage law during the period of 1918–1940, and how it copes with being betwixt and between the poles of conflicting moral values. The article sheds light on the discussions in the newly established Republic of Latvia regarding its marriage law, which was to be created and the development of the codification work took culminating in the Latvian Civil Code of 1937. Additionally, it draws parallels with the contemporary discussions in Latvia between the supporters of a more traditional conservative and a more modern liberal family and marriage law.
Restriction of Competition After Termination of Employment Relationships
Authors: Kārkliņa Annija
Published: November 2021

The article analyses a legal instrument of restriction on competition after termination of employment relationships. The Labour Law of the Republic of Latvia (hereinafter – Labour Law) governs the restriction on professional activity under Articles 84 and 85. The article views the goal of restriction on competition, agreement forms, validity preconditions, including notions of professional activity and adequate compensation, term of restrictions, applicability preconditions, legal framework of responsibility where the restriction has been violated and reinforcements of liability. The article also outlines parties’ rights to unilateral withdrawal from an agreement to restrict competition. with the applied research methods include analytic method (by analysing the legislation and case law), comparative method (comparing regulation of competition restriction in different Member States of the European Union), and an insight was provided into development of regulation of restriction on competition by virtue of historical method.
De la Movilidad a la Sedentarización. Historia y Territorio entre los pescadores de Puerto Gala, Región de Aysén
Authors: Brinck Pinsent Guillermo , Morales Perez Cristian
Published: November 2021

Este artículo indaga en la influencia del aislamiento geográfico en la vida social, cultural y económica de los habitantes de Puerto Gala, región insular del sur de Chile (Aysén), centrándose principalmente en la construcción del espacio en su dimensión simbólica, económica y política. A partir de la concepción local del espacio se establecen los procesos histórico-sociales subyacentes en la construcción particular que estos pescadores hacen de la insularidad, vinculando los procesos locales con las dinámicas de la economía mundial y la intervención del estado chileno en la zona.
Parque de Mar Puerto Barón
Authors: Ivelic Boris , Vásquez Pablo
Published: November 2021

Los principales puertos del mundo, han sufrido un cambio radical a partir de la invención del container. Se ha racionalizado el uso del suelo y se han demolido los “muros” que lo separaban de la ciudad. El puerto de Valparaíso gestiona con una empresa de retail un mall en puerto Barón. El Municipio lo aprueba y una parte importante de la ciudadanía lo rechaza.El anteproyecto alternativo que aquí se presenta, pretende contribuir al debate sobre una obra ubicada en un lugar emblemático de la ciudad, en que está en juego el destino marítimo de Valparaíso. El borde costero prácticamente está vedado como espacio público y el porcentaje de área verde es de los mas bajos de Chile. Valparaíso está en crisis.El anteproyecto propone un Parque marítimo, con una doble instancia: modelar la tierra del parque como área verde de recreación y deportes y permitir la entrada controlada del mar para generar espacios habitables de navegación y baño.Parque con accesos desde la ciudad y desde el mar, con edificios-vínculos, entre el cerro Barón y el parque y edificios flotantes que no alteren las rasantes visuales. Éstos permitirán la sustentabilidad y viabilidad económica del proyecto. Consolidar en Barón un parque isla protegido, para que su gente se pueda beneficiar de este extraordinario bien que le regala el Océano Pacífico a Valparaíso.