bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
RESULTS OF RESEARCH OBTAINING DRY POTATO FIBER FROM WASTE STARCH PRODUCTION
Authors: Kulikou А. V. , Litvinchuk А. A. , Danilyuk А. S.
Published: June 2021

The article describes the relevance of obtaining dry potato fiber for food purposes from starch production waste. The results of studies on the study of the main indicators of the operation of starch plants in the Republic of Belarus, the use of mechanical (pressing, filtration) and other methods for additional dehydration and refining of potato pulp, determination of rational methods for preparing potato fiber for drying and its drying, development of a technological scheme and justification of equipment for obtaining dry potato fiber from wet pulp, determination of specific indicators of dry potato fiber.
One of the rare reason of abdominal pain: abdominal wall endometriosis
Authors: Ergün Sefa , Koray Öner Kazım
Published: June 2021

Objective: Endometriosis is defined as the presence of normal endometrial mucosa abnormally implanted in locations other than the uterine cavity. It is most commonly located in the pelvis but it is also rarely observed in the gastrointestinal tract, lung, liver, kidneys, central nervous system and abdominal wall. Abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) commonly occurs following a caesarean section or pelvic surgery. The patients consult the physician mostly with complaints of cyclic abdominal pain and a palpable mass in the abdomen. The basic methods in diagnosing AWE are anamnesis and physical examination but ultrasound, computerized tomography, and sometimes magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen are also used.

Material and Methods: In our study, we retrospectively analyzed 9 patients who underwent surgery at Avcılar State Hospital General Surgery Service between January 2015 and December 2018 with a preliminary diagnosis of AWE and confirmation through pathology results.

Results: Median age of the patients was 32 ± 4.66 and median body mass index (BMI) was 24.6 ± 1.15. Every patient except 1 had a history of cesarean section history. One patient was operated because of recurrence. Patients consulted the hospital with complaints of pain during menstruation and abdominal swelling. The start of the complaints was 4.1 years following C-section. Mostly ultrasound was used for imaging. For treatment, they all received en-bloc mass excision and their pathological diagnosis were compliant with endometriosis. Average surgery time was 40 minutes and average endometriosis lesion dimension was 3.4 cm. It was observed that the lesion extended to the anterior abdominal fascia in 6 of the patients, and 2 patients underwent fascia repair with propylene mesh because of the excessive defect size. No postoperative complication occured in any patient and no recurrence is observed.

Conclusion: In patients with periodic abdominal pain and swelling on the abdominal wall, AWE could be suspected and early diagnosis can be realized by carefully taking medical history and following physical examination, and appropriate radiological examinations and necessary surgical intervention can be performed. The method of diagnosis and treatment is to remove the lesion through wide excision.
No función primaria del injerto hepático: 18 años de experiencia del Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen - EsSalud
Authors: Solar Peche Alfonso , Padilla-Machaca P. Martin , Cerron Cabezas Carmen , Cárdenas Ramírez Bertha , Rivera Romaní José , Mantilla Cruzatti Omar , Rondón Leyva Carlos , Chaman Ortiz José-Carlos
Published: June 2021

Introducción: La no función primaria del injerto (NFPI) después del trasplante hepático es la falla aguda del injerto, en ausencia de algún factor causal, como trombosis aguda de arteria hepática o vena porta. Objetivos: Describir las características perioperatorias de los pacientes trasplantados de Hígado que presentaron NFPI en el Departamento de Trasplantes del Hospital Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen. Materiales y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo y transversal. Desde marzo del 2000 a marzo del 2018 se realizaron 249 Trasplantes de hígado. La NFPI fue definida con los criterios de OPTN/UNOS, se manifiesta por aumento de transaminasas (>3 000 UI/ml), coagulopatía (INR >2,5), niveles altos de lactato (>4 mEq/l), PH en acidosis: PH arterial ≤7,30 y/o PH venoso ≤7,25 e inestabilidad hemodinámica que requiere soporte con drogas vasoactivas; puede llevar a la muerte sin retrasplante de emergencia. Resultados: Se diagnosticaron 8 pacientes con NFPI siendo una prevalencia de 3,7% de 216 trasplantes de hígado en adultos, la edad de los receptores fue 51,5±8,45 años, score de MELD basal 13,13±3,8 (rango 6-18). Las características de los donantes, la edad fue 38,5±14,48, todos ABO idénticos al receptor, la distribución geográfica: 7 de Lima metropolitana y 1 en Tacna. La causa de muerte encefálica 75% ACV Hemorrágico y 25% TEC grave. Respecto a factores transoperatorios el TIF 431±143 min [265 - 645 min], y TIC 81,8±46 min [57- 195 min], La estancia en UCI hasta el deceso del paciente fue 11,13±9,3 días (rango 2-31 días), el 12,5% fue retrasplantado. Conclusiones: La prevalencia de NFPI en nuestro centro después del trasplant a las series reportadas por otros centros, y se asocia con mortalidad alta sin retrasplante hepático.
Quiste de duplicación gástrica en el adulto. Reporte de un caso y revisión de la bibliografía
Authors: Adelaida Saffon A María , Fernando Roldan M. Luis , Caro Yudys , Ever Restrepo T. Carlos , Barraza A. Marcos , Darío Restrepo Hernán
Published: June 2021

Las duplicaciones del tracto gastrointestinal son malformaciones congénitas poco frecuentes que pueden afectar cualquier segmento del tubo digestivo. Suelen presentarse en los primeros dos años de vida con síntomas de pobre ganancia de peso y masa abdominal palpable o pueden ser asintomáticos hasta la adultez. Reportamos el caso de un paciente masculino de 37 años que fue evaluado por epigastralgia y antecedente de hemorragia digestiva superior. La endoscopia alta reveló lesión subepitelial en fundus gástrico ulcerada con sospecha diagnóstica de tumor del estroma gastrointestinal (GIST). El ultrasonido endoscópico confirmó masa gástrica con focos de necrosis y calcificación, compatible con tumor estromal . Se realizó resección gástrica distal en cuña sin complicaciones. El informe de patología señaló duplicación gástrica.
Sincronismo colorrectal: adenocarcinoma de colon ascendente y carcinoma neuroendocrino de células pequeñas de recto
Authors: Gonzáles Yovera Jhean Gabriel , Vargas Marcacuzco Henry Tomas , Santos Julian Rocío Elizabeth , Arenas Gamio José Luis
Published: June 2021

El cáncer colorrectal (CCR) es el tercer cáncer más frecuente en el mundo y la segunda causa de muerte de origen neoplásico. El sincronismo en CCR es de aproximadamente 3-6%. El tracto gastrointestinal es el lugar más frecuente de asiento de neoplasias neuroendocrinas (NNE), y de estos los carcinomas neuroendocrinos (CNE) son poco frecuentes. El tratamiento es un desafío, debido a la agresividad de la neoplasia y la falta de protocolos bien establecidos. Todo esto conlleva a la necesidad de un enfoque multidisciplinario, sin embargo, en la mayoría de casos el pronóstico resulta no ser el mejor. Presentamos el caso de un varón de 83 años que acude a emergencia con historia de 3 meses de diarrea, dolor perianal, pérdida ponderal y hematoquezia. El estudio endoscópico evidenció dos neoplasias y el estudio histológico confirmó la presencia de CNE de células pequeñas de recto y adenocarcinoma d oterapia sistémica sin embargo evolucionódesfavorablemente falleciendo a las 3 semanas.
Un año de pandemia
Authors: Vera Augusto , Piscoya Alejandro
Published: June 2021

Este año ha sido uno de los más difíciles en nuestra historia, la llegada de la pandemia ocasionó una serie de cambios radicales en la forma como se desarrollan nuestras actividades, las cuales se mantienen hasta ahora sin visos de regresar a la normalidad.
Peruvian scientific production on Helicobacter pylori: a bibliometric analysis
Authors: Hernández-Vásquez Akram , Bautista-Pariona Anthony , Bendezu-Quispe Guido
Published: June 2021

Objective: To evaluate the Peruvian scientific production on Helicobacter pylori. Materials and methods: Bibliometric analysis of original articles published until September 8, 2020, in journals indexed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS, and SciELO. Bibliometric indicators were obtained. Likewise, analysis of the co-citation of authors and co-occurrence of terms with the terms included in the title and the abstract of publications was performed. Results: Data from 180 original articles were analyzed. An increase in the number of articles on H. pylori was found (R2 = 0.64, an average annual growth rate of 8.01%). A total of 777 authors were identified, with an average number of articles per author of 0.18, and a collaboration index of 5.64. The average number of citations per original article was 1.91. The Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia was the institution with the highest number of original articles (63.2%). The analysis of co-occurrence of terms found terms related to gastric cancer during the whole study period and, for recent years, terms related to the treatment of H. pylori infection and water sources. Conclusion: There is an increase in Peruvian production in original articles on H. pylori. In recent years, the study of the eradication of H. pylori and the transmission of the agent from water sources have been topics of interest.
Cardiovascular Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Literature Review
Authors: MA Hannawi Suad , Hannawi Haifa , Al Salmi Issa
Published: June 2021

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory arthritis disease with a worldwide prevalence of 1–3%. RA patients are at higher risk of atherosclerosis than their matched age-sex controls. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) account for a 50% risk of increased mortality and morbidity in RA. The pattern of CVD in RA patients differs from that in the general population; RA patients are more likely to have silent ischemic heart disease, sudden death, heart failure, and die early. RA patients tend to have a 5–10 years reduction in their life span than their matched healthy population. Traditional (classical) CV risk factors work separately or synergistically with the underlying inflammation to increase CVD risk in RA. Moreover, inflammation is defined as an independent CVD risk factor. This literature review aims to discuss the traditional CVD risk factors and their association with inflammation in RA.
Geochemistry of Cenozoic plutonic rocks in the extra-Andean southern Patagonia as evidence for a magmatic arc migration process
Authors: Sánchez  Valenzuela Alejandro , De Saint-Blanquat Michel , Hervé Francisco , Polvé Mireille , Morata Diego , De Parseval Phillipe , Benoit Mathieu
Published: June 2021

In this work, we present the results of a petrographic and geochemical study that involves seven Cenozoic plutons located in a NS trending belt in western Patagonia, south of the present Chile Triple-Junction and to the east of the present magmatic arc. Four plutons were studied in the northern end, and three in the southern part of the belt. The petrographic and geochemical characteristics (major and trace element contents, eNdt, 87Sr/86Sr initial ratios), of these plutons are different enough to propose a further classification for them: Only the Monte Balmaceda intrusive complex in the southern end of the belt is alkaline (sensu stricto). The Río de Las Nieves and San Lorenzo plutons in the northern area, and the Torres del Paine intrusive complex, in the southern area have “intra-plate transitional” calc-alkaline affinity. Paso de Las Llaves and Cerro Negro del Ghío plutons in the northern area, and Cerro Donoso pluton in the southern area show “arc transitional” calc-alkaline character. The “transitional” character, together with the pluton’s location, and their regional geological context, can be explained by a Mio-Pliocene eastward arc migration coeval with the beginning of the Chile Rise subduction. A slab flattening hypothesis is favoured to explain the arc-migration, which together with the different length and time of arrival of the Chile Rise segments to the subduction zone, contributed to the heterogeneous geochemistry of the studied plutons.
Buddhism in America
Authors: Mitchell Scott A.
Published: June 2021

Buddhism in America provides the most comprehensive and up to date survey of the diverse landscape of US Buddhist traditions, their history and development, and current methodological trends in the study of Buddhism in the West, located within the translocal flow of global Buddhist culture.

Divided into three parts (Histories; Traditions; Frames), this introduction traces Buddhism's history and encounter with North American culture, charts the landscape of US Buddhist communities, and engages current methodological and theoretical developments in the field.

The volume includes:

- A short introduction to Buddhism

- A historical survey from the 19th century to the present

- Coverage of contemporary US Buddhist communities, including Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana

Theoretical and methodological issues and debates covered include:

- Social, political and environmental engagement

- Race, feminist, and queer theories of Buddhism

- Secular Buddhism, digital Buddhism, and modernity

- Popular culture, media, and the arts

Pedagogical tools include chapter summaries, discussion questions, images and maps, a glossary, and case studies. The book's website provides recommended further resources including websites, books and films, organized by chapter. With individual chapters which can stand on their own and be assigned out of sequence, Buddhism in America is the ideal resource for courses on Buddhism in America, American Religious History, and Introduction to Buddhism.
The American Spiritual Culture
Authors: Dean William
Published: June 2021

Americans are perhaps the most openly and energetically religious of all the peoples among the developed nations. Americans are religious in all the obvious ways, belonging to churches, synagogues and mosques as well as nurturing private spiritualities. But they are religious also in public ways, aiming to find a standard large enough to frame their common life and to judge them and their country. In this book, William Dean describes the spiritual culture that is grounded in the emerging American story. He also explores the concept of God (or the “Ultimate”) that is central to that story - a concept that is reflected in contemporary American culture, including popular culture.
Mali-France. Exhumer une voix africaine à partir d’archives européennes et en contexte de terrain fermé
Authors: Gazeley Joe
Published: June 2021

Cet article est le résultat d’une réflexion sur une investigation archivistique concernant les relations bilatérales franco-maliennes durant les époques socialiste et militaire (1960-1991). Pour la mener à bien, j’ai relevé deux défis, l’un matériel, l’autre épistémologique : la fermeture du « terrain » et la prépondérance des documents français dans le domaine de la diplomatie qui influence nécessairement les interprétations de l’histoire des relations bilatérales. Les archives françaises sont intéressantes pour étudier les relations extérieures des ex-colonies françaises de l’Afrique : elles sont organisées, plus ou moins accessibles et exhaustives. Mais le déséquilibre entre l’accessibilité des documents français et maliens est exacerbé par le manque d’accès au terrain. Cet article montre une tentative fructueuse de composer avec cette double contrainte, à partir d’une expérience de recherche doctorale en trois temps : les méthodes alternatives à mobiliser, la façon dont on peut les appliquer au cas des relations franco-maliennes durant la période considérée, et enfin quelques principes pour lire de manière critique les récits des ex-colonisateurs dans différents fonds d’archives européens et y retrouver malgré toute la voix malienne.
Impact of Exploitative Leadership on Workplace Incivility: Role of Psychological Distress -Evidence from Banking Sector
Authors: Kiyani Aamir Saif , Atasever Mesut , Hussain Rizvi Tahir
Published: June 2021

Aim: The present study investigated the effect of exploitative leadership on workplace incivility banking Sector employee with the role of psychological stress as a moderator
Background: Destructive leadership, the mostly exploitative leadership, had been less thoughtful earlier in banking research. Additionally, fundamental mechanisms and boundary conditions that occur between exploitative leadership and employee outcomes such as workplace incivility were also missing in the banking literature with the context of psychological distress.
Methods: This present research quantitative nature in which data had collected from the banking Sector (N = 310) working in the Pakistani banking sector through self-administrative questionnaires.
Results: psychological distress moderate the relationship between exploitative leadership and workplace incivility among banking sector employees when psychological distress was high.
Conclusions: Exploitative leadership had a significant impact on outcomes in the form of workplace incivility and psychological distress significantly moderating between exploitative leadership and workplace incivility when psychological distress was high at the banking sector in Pakistan
Implications for Banking Sector Management: It is among the pioneer studies to unveil the exploitative side of leadership and its negative consequences for banking sector employees. Psychological distress in the banking sector can be reduced by discouraging leader exploitative behavior. Banking can utilize workplace incivility from work as a tool to reduce destructive outcomes of leader exploitative behavior.
Outcomes of Partial Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair in Children
Authors: Çitoğlu Görkem , Genç Serhat Bahadır , Kamalı Hacer , Şengül Fatma Sevinç , Onan İsmihan Selen
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Repair of the partial atrioventricular septal defect (pAVSD) has an excellent survival but re- operation is still an issue. Left atrioventricular valve regurgitation (LAVVR) is the most common reason for reoperation. This study aimed to retrospectively analyze the results of patients undergoing pAVSD repair to determine the morbidity and mortality rates.

Patients and Methods: Follow-up data of a total of 25 patients younger than 18 years of age, who underwent pAVSD at our centre within the period from 2011 to 2019, were obtained from hospital records. The incidence of Down syndrome, death, complications and reoperation rates were analyzed.

Results: Mean age at operation was 4.64 years. Preoperative LAVVR grade was found to be relatively high in patients who underwent surgery at an older age (p= 0.027). Two patients (8%) had Down syndrome. Fol- low-up ranged from 2 months to 96 months (mean: 33.48 months). There was no perioperative mortality. Arrhythmia were observed in 4 patients (16%) after the operation. One patient (4%) had complete AV block requiring permanent pacemaker implantation. The rate of postoperative LAVVR was observed to increase as the time elapsed after the operation increased. The presence of Down syndrome was observed to be protective against postoperative LAVVR (p< 0.01). Two patients (8%) had reoperation for LAVVR. The mean time from the initial operation to reoperation was six years. The absence of Down syndrome was found to be a risk factor for reoperation (p< 0.01).

Conclusion: Repair of pAVSD is performed with low mortality and favourable outcomes. Most common reason for reoperation following the repair of pAVSD is LAVVR and regurgitation rate increases as the time elapsed following the initial operation increases. Furthermore, preoperative LAVVR rate becomes higher as the operation age of the patient increases. Down syndrome is protective in terms of postoperative LAVVR and its absence is a risk factor for reoperation. High reoperation rates suggest the requirement of close follow-up.
Parallel gridded simulation framework for DSSAT-CSM (version 4.7.5.21) using MPI and NetCDF
Authors: Alderman Phillip
Published: June 2021

Abstract. The Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer Cropping Systems Model (DSSAT-CSM) is a widely used crop modeling system that has been integrated into large-scale modeling frameworks. Existing frameworks generate spatially-explicit simulated outputs at grid points through an inefficient process of translation from binary, spatially-referenced inputs to point-specific text input files followed by translation and aggregation back from point-specific, text output files to binary, spatially-referenced outputs. The main objective of this paper was to document the design and implementation of a parallel gridded simulation framework for DSSAT-CSM. A secondary objective was to provide preliminary analysis of execution time and scaling of the new parallel gridded framework. The parallel gridded framework includes improved code for model-internal data transfer, gridded input/output with the Network Common Data Form (NetCDF) library, and parallelization of simulations using the Message Passing Interface (MPI). Validation simulations with the DSSAT-CSM-CROPSIM-CERES-Wheat model revealed subtle discrepancies in simulated yield due to the rounding of soil parameters in the input routines of the standard DSSAT-CSM. Utilizing NetCDF for direct input/output produced a 3.7- to 4-fold reduction in execution time compared to text-based input/output. Parallelization improved execution time for both versions with between 12.2- (standard version) and 13.4-fold (parallel gridded version) speedup when comparing 1 to 16 compute cores. Estimates of parallelization of computation ranged between 99.2 (standard version) and 97.3 percent (parallel gridded version) indicating potential for scaling to higher numbers of compute cores.
Wind Turbine Ice Detection Using AEP Loss Method – A Case Study
Authors: Jin Jia Yi , Karlsson Timo , Virk Muhammad S.
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Ice detection of wind turbine and estimating the resultant production losses is challenging, but very important, as wind energy project decisions in cold regions are based on these estimated results. This paper describes the comparison of a statistical (T19IceLossMethod) and numerical (Computational Fluid Dynamics, CFD) case study of wind resource assessment and estimation of resultant Annual Energy Production (AEP) due to ice of a wind park in ice prone cold region. Three years Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) data from a wind park located in arctic region is used for this study. Statistical analysis shows that the relative power loss due to icing related stops is the main issue for this wind park. To better understand the wind flow physics and estimation of the wind turbine wake losses, Larsen wake model is used for the CFD simulations, where results show that it is important to use the wake loss model for CFD simulations of wind resource assessment and AEP estimation of a wind park. A preliminary case study about wind park layout optimization has also been carried out which shows that AEP can be improved by optimizing the wind park layout and CFD simulations can be a good tool.
IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE SOCIAL POLICY AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL (ON THE EXAMPLE OF SAINT PETERSBURG)
Authors: Shakhanov Alexander Sergeevich , Lugovskoy Roman Andreevich
Published: June 2021

The article presents an analysis of theoretical approaches to the essence of social policy, specifies the features and goals of social policy and social assistance at the regional level. Analysis of the experience of St. Petersburg showed the existence of shortcomings in the payment of benefits, suggested directions for improving these processes.
APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
Authors: Kismetova G.N. , Sultangazieva A.K.
Published: June 2021

This article reveals the purpose of information technology in the educational process.
OPTICAL ANISOTROPY AND BIREFRINGENCE OF CuAlS2 CRYSTALS
Authors:   Technical University of Moldova, Masnic Alisa , Zalamai Victor ,   National Center for Materials Study and Testing, Technical University of Moldova, Ursaki Veaceslav ,   National Center for Materials Study and Testing, Technical University of Moldova
Published: June 2021

Optical spectra were investigated in a spectral range of (300 - 700) nm for CuAlS2 single crystals. Transmission and wavelength modulated transmission spectra demonstrated presence of some impurity absorption bands in the region of optical transparency of crystals. Optical functions (real and imaginary components of the dielectric function, refractive index and extinction coefficient) have been calculated from the optical reflection spectra by means of the Kramers-Kronig relations. A strong anisotropy and birefringence have been revealed for CuAlS2 crystals. Two isotropic points have been found in (100) oriented platelets around 380 nm and 530 nm. The position of the isotropic point around 530 nm was found to be strongly influenced by the technological conditions of crystal growth and platelet thickness, it being situated at 535 nm for a platelet with thickness of 223 µm. An optical band-pass filter was constructed with such a platelet placed between two Gran-Thompson prism crossed polarizers.
TARGET RECOGNITION BASED ON CENTRAL AND LOGARITHMIC CENTRAL IMAGE CHORD TRANSFORMATIONS
Authors:   Department of Defense and Security Agency for Military Science and Memory, Republic of Moldova, Perju Veaceslav
Published: June 2021

Object recognition is of great importance for many civil and military applications and supposes the identification and classification of the object in real-time, regardless of spatial position, angular orientation, etc. In the article, the methods of central and logarithmic central image chord transformations are described. The system for invariant object recognition and space parameters determination was developed based on the proposed image chord transformation operations, which is of a multiprocessor functionally distributed architecture, in which various modules implement separate image processing operations, and allows to recognize the objects regardless of their position, scale, or rotation, and to determine the parameters for targeting The model of a data processing flow in the system was elaborated to permit the determination of the signal processing stages which can be realized in parallel. An analytical estimation and analysis of the system’s data processing time and throughput is carrying out. The approach of the system’s optimization was applied and allows to decrease the total data processing time by 24.5 times and increase the system’s throughput by 75 times.
SOME RELIABILITY ASPECTS OF MEMS AND NEMS MANUFACTURING
Authors:   Swiss Technology Association, Electronics Group Switzerland, I. Băjenescu Titu-Marius
Published: June 2021

A full understanding of the physics and statistics of the defect generation is required to investigate the ultimate reliability limitations of manufacturability of MEMS and NEMS. In order that the user can include electronic components in circuits to achieve errorfree and reliable functional units, assemblies or devices, must he has understood the mode of operation of these components. Only knowledge of their parameters and special properties allows, according to data sheet specifications and manufacturer's documents the optimal components for a specific application, to select. Both for the analysis of electronic circuits and for circuit dimensioning are knowledge of the structure and function of the used components of semiconductor electronics absolutely necessary.
ABOUT THE NECESSITY TO DETERMINE THE TECHNICAL CONDITION OF BUILDINGS OF STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE IN UNGHENI DISTRICT FROM REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
Authors:   Technical University of Moldova, Rusu Ion , Cretu Ion ,   Technical University of Moldova
Published: June 2021

This paper deals with the need to determine the technical condition of strategic buildings, blocks of flats, which are in a precarious condition as well as engineering networks located within the Ungheni district. The article refers to the real present situation of buildings and housing stock from Ungheni municipality, including their periods of commissioning. Current research methods of buildings are exposed, being listed their advantages and disadvantages.
THE USE OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR FLOOD PREDICTIONS
Authors:   Technical University of Moldova, Tabacaru Alexandru , Nistor-Lopatenco Livia ,   Technical University of Moldova, Bejan Iurie ,   ”Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Romania, Pantaz Alexandru ,   Technical University of Moldova
Published: June 2021

The article examines the issue of using geographic information systems (GIS) and WEBGIS technologies to predict areas likely to be flooded. Probabilistic flood hazard maps (0.5%, 0.1% and 1% flood risks) were used, obtained from a model installation in an area subject to flood risk, in this case, the municipality of Ungheni in the Republic Moldova, which has been flooded in the past. The application of GIS technologies is necessary to prevent floods affecting households, infrastructure and to minimize its effects. For this purpose, were analyzed the previous floods that occurred in the region. Also were applied and overlaid thematic digital maps such as Land Use, river network, DTM, Delineation Methodology of water bodies which represents the transposition of the EU Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC and at the end were uploaded on an ESRI Web GIS platform http://www.dbga.md/siga.html. The Coordinate system used here was WGS-84.
REPLACEMENT OF NATURAL AGGREGATES USED IN ROAD STRUCTURES WITH STEEL SLAG
Authors:   Technical University of Moldova, Chiricuta Ion
Published: June 2021

This work facilitates the application of modern technologies for road construction, by using steel slag instead of natural stone aggregates. This procedure will result in a significant decrease in the cost of works (slag, being an industrial waste, is much cheaper than natural aggregate). In the same time, the use of slag aggregates can result in protection of the environment, by eliminating slag storage spaces and by preserving the natural environment (extraction of natural aggregates may disturb groundwater and intensify erosion etc). Marshall stability, flow index and bulk density were determined for both kinds of aggregates, in order to find if the steel slag can safely replace the natural aggregates. By comparing the experimental results obtained for the two kinds of aggregates, it was confirmed the possibility of successfully using of steel slag as a substitute for natural aggregates in the base layer of a road structure.
DIGITAL TECHNIQUES FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
Authors:   Technical University of Moldova, Sava Nina , Marusic Galina ,   Technical University of Moldova
Published: June 2021

This paper is a detailed description and analysis of the most popular techniques digital for water quality control nowadays. It is illustrated how these techniques can be applied to solve problems that have arisen as a result of water pollution of aquatic ecosystems in different countries of the world. The advantages and disadvantages of using dynamic simulation software tools are presented and are based on an analysis of their operation. For each software product are highlighted the water quality parameters that can be simulated. It also presents the analysis of software products regarding the type of simulated aquatic ecosystem, as well as spatiotemporal modelling. The realization of these techniques is based on mathematical models. The development of digital techniques at the regional level may take into account certain characteristics specific to a particular aquatic ecosystem. The models can only cover a limited number of pollutants. In the process of selecting the parameters for the model, pollutants must be chosen which are a concern in themselves and which would also represent a wider set of substances that cannot be modelled in detail. Although the digital techniques examined to provide a particularly accurate estimate of water quality, the behaviour of pollutants in aquatic ecosystems remains an area of active and current research.
The Early Iron Age IIA Ceramic Assemblage from Khirbet al-Ra‘i
Authors: Thomas Zachary , Keimer Kyle , Garfinkel Yosef
Published: June 2021

The early 10th-century BCE pottery assemblage from Khirbet al-Ra‘I is presented. The assemblage, which came from a few rooms that were suddenly destroyed, offers a large number of complete profiles. This is the second largest pottery assemblage, after that of Khirbet Qeiyafa, of this poorly known ceramic phase.
The “United Monarchy” on the Ground: The Disruptive Character of the Iron Age I–II Transition and the Nature of Political Transformations
Authors: Faust Avraham
Published: June 2021

It is commonly agreed that the Iron Age I–II transition was gradual and that processes of social complexity initiated in the Iron Age I simply matured in the Iron Age II. The emergence of Levantine kingdoms – whether the so-called “United Monarchy” (i.e., the highland polity) or other polities – was therefore seen as an outcome of this gradual maturation, even if the date of their emergence is hotly debated. The present paper challenges both the perceived gradual nature of Iron Age complexity and the dated understanding of state formation processes that lies behind the common scholarly reconstructions of Iron Age political developments. Instead, the paper shows that the Iron Age I–II transition was troubled and was accompanied by drastic changes in many parameters, whether settlement patterns, settlement forms, or various material traits. Acknowledging these transformations is therefore the first step in understanding the process through which local kingdoms emerged.
Evaluating the “United Monarchy” of Israel: Unity and Identity in Text and Archaeology
Authors: Keimer Kyle
Published: June 2021

The article argues that many interpretations of the so-called “United Monarchy” of Saul, David, and Solomon are built upon false assumptions and problematic hermeneutics, not to mention that they draw upon anachronistic terminology. The article provides a brief overview of the use of the terms “United Monarchy” and “Davidic/Solomonic Empire” in modern scholarship before turning to recent attempts to theorize and model ancient monarchies, including the ways in which ancient kingdoms controlled territory and how leaders legitimized their power and expressed their authority in a manner that unified their constituencies. From there it re-evaluates the biblical portrayal of the monarchies of Saul, David, and Solomon, considering in particular the nature of early Israel’s political and social unity and identity, before turning to the potential archaeological correlates of political power during the reigns of these kings.
Геоэкологическая оценка территории НУБ «Горное» Зарайского района Московской области
Authors: Юрова Юлия Дмитриевна , Широков Рой Сергеевич
Published: June 2021

В статье приведены результаты геоэкологического мониторинга, проводимого на территории НУБ «Горное» Государственного университета по землеустройству в Зарайском районе Московской области в период с 2015 г. по настоящее время. НУБ «Горное» – уникальный природный объект, который выполняет образовательную, научно-прикладную, исследовательскую и производственную функции и предназначен для обеспечения устойчивого развития природных территорий, что приводит к необходимости проведения комплексного геоэкологического мониторинга и геоэкологической оценки, которые позволят проследить не только изменение качества компонентов геосистем, но и составить картину антропогенного влияния в целом. Сеть геоэкологического мониторинга охватывает различные функциональные зоны территории НУБ «Горное», а также отдельные территории водосборного бассейна р. Осетр – Зарайский и частично Луховицкий районы. Результаты геоэкологического мониторинга и геоэкологической оценки послужат для разработки скринингового метода и геоэкологического паспорта водосборной территории р. Осетр, что позволит оперативно выявлять возникновение экологических рисков, оказывающих негативное воздействие на компоненты геосистем, и принимать более эффективные меры по их устранению. Для формирования точной геоэкологической оценки исследуемой территории, по мере накопления информации, границы функциональных зон и техногенных нагрузок будут корректироваться, как и содержание мониторинговых исследований.
Ледниковый и карстовый рельеф массива горы Патын (Горная Шория)
Authors: Адаменко Марина Михайловна , Гутак Ярослав Михайлович , Ковалёв Роман Александрович , Величко Сергей Владимирович
Published: June 2021

Влияние ледников на карстовые процессы выступает интересным вопросом геоморфологии, который актуален как для областей, где современное оледенение накладывается на карстующиеся породы, так и для карстовых районов, испытавших оледенение в период похолоданий неоплейстоцена. В зарубежной литературе гетерогенным формам рельефа, сочетающим в себе карстовый рельеф и унаследованный ледниковый морфогенез посвящены развернутые монографии, в то время как в отечественной геоморфологии этот вопрос рассматривается недостаточно широко и весьма поверхностно. Целью данного исследования является анализ морфологии, морфометрии и пространственного распределения ледникового, нивального и карстового рельефа в Патынском карстовом подрайоне (Горная Шория), и оценка перспективности данного района для изучения форм и условий образования гляциокарста. Летом 2017 г. в пределах Культайгинского карстового района в массиве горы Патын проводились маршрутные геоморфологические исследования как на поверхности, так в естественных карстовых полостях. Выявлено, что экзарационный рельеф развит на всех склонах массива. Он представлен сложными ступенчатыми карами (каровыми долинами) первого и второго типа по классификации Л.Н. Ивановского. На южном склоне массива описан комплекс моренного рельефа, как минимум двух стадий оледенения. Малая мощность перекрывающих лессов позволяет установить относительный возраст морен не позднее последнего ледникового максимума (сартанское время). Моренный рельеф фиксирует продвижение ледников до абсолютных высот 1000 м. Описывается ряд фактов, косвенно указывающих на возможное продвижение древних ледников до абсолютных высот 650–550 м. Карстовый рельеф в массиве горы Патын оконтуривает древний ледниковый рельеф и представлен многочисленными эрозионно-коррозионными, провальными и суффозионными карстовыми воронками, понорами и пещерами как с мощными современными подземными водотоками расходом до 1 м³/сек и более, так и фрагментами древних палеокарстовых галерей, лишенных современного гидрологического функционирования. В результате исследований доказано, что пещеры Фантазия и Кызасская являются частями одной глубокой подземной гидросистемы (вероятно глубочайшей в Сибири), с амплитудой гипсометрических уровней свыше 450 м. Проведенные исследования, выявили факт тесного географического соседства карстового и ледникового рельефа в массиве г. Патын, При деградации ледников в позднеледнековье высвобождавшийся объем пресной воды оказывал непосредственное влияние на формирование отдельных групп крупных поверхностных форм и подземных карстовых пустот. Полученные результаты показали, что массив г. Патын является перспективным районом для изучения вопросов гляциокарста и палеогеографии плейстоцена, с использованием методов как гляциальной геоморфологии, так и карстоведения.
Effectiveness of Oral Sucrose on Level of Pain during DPT Immunization among Infants at selected hospital Salem, Tamil Nadu
Authors: V. M. Dhanasekar , Rajamani Sathish , Vijay Anu C.
Published: June 2021

Evidence shows that neonates feel pain. Treating pain of infants at the time of immunizations has become a crucial part of infant care. Pharmacological treatments are rarely used during procedures because of concerns about their effectiveness3 and potential adverse effects. Therefore, non-pharmacological interventions are valuable alternatives. Use of sucrose in preterm neonates has been advocated uniformly for pain relief. The present study had taken with the aim to assess the effectiveness of oral sucrose on level of pain during DPT immunizations among infants. Study design was quasi experimental method. Sample size of the study was 60 infants who were receiving DPT immunizations at Salem Poly Clinic. Data were collected from the subjects through Modified REILY pain assessment scale. Data analysis was done through descriptive and inferential statistics. Results of the study revealed the mean level of pain for experimental group 8.03+0.91 (53.53%) where as in control group it was 11.53+1.17 (77.53%) the difference in mean percentage was 24, which indicates decreased level of pain in experimental group than in control group. The researcher concluded that giving oral sucrose during the time of vaccination in infants acts as an effective non – pharmacological measure for pain management.
A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge of Adolescents regarding Obesity as a Predisposing Factor for Cardiovascular Diseases with A View to Develop an Educational Pamphlet in selected Urban Areas of Tumkur
Authors: Dubey Sneha R.
Published: June 2021

Background: A famous ancient proverb states; “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like an ordinary person, and your dinner like a beggar”. These words of wisdom have long been discarded. Modern life has brought with it more food with high caloric density and better taste. New technology and modern life style has made life easier and less active and the result is a worldwide epidemic of obesity and its associated disorders. Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with increasing prevalence in children, adolescents, adults and authorities view it as one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century. Obesity is stigmatized in much of the modern world (particularly in the western world), though it was widely perceived as a symbol of wealth and fertility at other times in history and still is in some parts of the world. Body mass index (BMI), a measurement which compares weight and height, defines people as overweight (pre obese) if there is between 25kg/m2 and 30kg/m2, and obese when itis greater than 30kg/m22. Objectives: 1. To assess the knowledge of adolescents regarding obesity as predisposing factor for cardiovascular diseases. 2. To determine the association between the knowledge of adolescents regarding obesity as predisposing factor for cardiovascular diseases with the selected demographic variables. 3. To develop and distribute educational pamphlets to adolescents. Methology: The research design which is used to achieve objectives of this study is nonexperimental, Descriptive Design. The population was Adolescents from urban areas of Tumkur. The sample consists of 100 Adolescents from selected urban areas of Tumkur. Adolescents were selected by simple random sampling. The data was collected from Adolescents using a structured questionnaire for knowledge. The data obtained was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The study findings revealed that the knowledge of adolescents was determined with mean of 26.31, SD 3.367 and mean score percentage was observed as 58.48%. The data proved that the knowledge of adolescents regarding obesity as the predisposing factor for cardiovascular diseases is moderate (66%). The chi-square test showed a significant (P < 0.05) association between knowledge and age, gender, educational status, medium of educational background, history of obesity, area of residence and family income. Conclusion: In the above findings of the present study, it is found that the knowledge levels of adolescents was moderate, the adolescents would undergo an educational and training programme for the improvement of knowledge of regarding obesity as the predisposing factor for cardiovascular diseases.
Hydrogen and Usability of Hydrogen Storage Technologies
Authors: Giese Lutz , Reiff-Stephan Jörg
Published: June 2021

Science, technology and politics agree: hydrogen will be the energy carrier of the future. It will replace fossil fuels based on a sufficient supply from sustainable energy. Since the possibilities of storing and transporting hydrogen play a decisive role here, the so-called LOHC (Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers) can be used as carrier materials. LOHC carrier materials can reversibly absorb hydrogen, store it without loss and release it again when needed. Since little or no pressure is required, normal containers or tanks can be used. The volume or mass-related energy densities can reach around a quarter of liquid fossil fuels.

This paper is to give an introduction to the field of hydrogen storage and usage of those LOHC, in particular. The developments of the last ten years have been related to the storage and transport of hydrogen with LOHC. These are crucial to meet the future demand for energy carriers e.g. for mobile applications. For this purpose, all transport systems are under consideration as well as the decentralized supply of rural areas with low technological penetration, e.g. regions of Western Africa which are often characterized by a lack of energy supply. Hydrogen bound in LOHC can provide a hazard-free alternative for distribution. The paper provides an overview of the conversion forms as well as the chemical carrier materials. Dibenzyltoluene as well as N-ethylcarbazole - as examples for LOHC - are discussed as well as chemical hydrogen storage materials like ammonia boranes as alternatives to LOHC.
A Model-Based Approach to Decarbonize an Island’s Energy System
Authors: Paetow Clara , Szymanski Mateusz , Detje Johannes , Stolpmann Alexander
Published: June 2021

To achieve climate goals and contain further global warming, it is inevitable to reduce CO2 emissions especially in energy consumption. A way to do so is by integrating renewable energy sources (RES) into an energy system’s power generation. However, there is no standard procedure to decarbonise a locally restricted system. Therefore, the various local conditions have to be analysed and taken into consideration.

The authors propose a model-based approach to decarbonise the energy system of the island Föhr, Germany. This includes various collected data sets on local conditions such as climate data and heat and power demand. The data is used to represent the island’s energy system and design a model-based solution in a simulation software.

The authors identify potentials by comparing costs and revenues by addressing the deployment of different RES technologies. One finding is that heat generation causes 91 % of CO2 emissions making it the major producer. However, with the designed solution, emissions could be reduced to a third.
Minority Participation in an Islamic Negara
Authors: Pang Li Li
Published: June 2021

On the 1st of May 2014, Negara Brunei Darussalam declared the implementation of an Islamic criminal code of law, thus becoming the first country in modern Southeast Asia to declare so. Inevitably, Brunei was scrutinised by the international media, particularly over its relations with its non-Muslim minorities. This paper investigates the causes of the international media’s anxieties by analysing the socio-political circumstances of the non-Muslim minorities in Brunei, with particular focus on its ethnic Chinese citizens, and with reference to the Islamic Law of Minorities, or ahle dhimmah. Perspectives of the Islamic Law of Minorities toward Brunei’s Chinese citizens are also examined within the political-cultural context of Negara. Thus, exploring simultaneously these concepts, Islam and Negara, this paper asserts that the Islamic Law of Minorities has long been upheld in the Brunei Negara, serving to foster the coexistence of peoples of various ethnic and religious affiliations within the Abode of Peace.