bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Elastic anisotropies of deformed upper crustal rocks in the Alps
Authors: Keppler Ruth , Vasin Roman , Stipp Michael , Lokajícek Tomás , Petruzálek Matej , Froitzheim Nikolaus
Published: October 2021

Abstract. The crust within collisional orogens is very heterogeneous both in
composition and grade of deformation, leading to highly variable physical
properties at small scales. This causes difficulties for seismic
investigations of tectonic structures at depth since the diverse and
partially strong upper crustal anisotropy might overprint the signal of
deeper anisotropic structures in the mantle. In this study, we characterize
the range of elastic anisotropies of deformed crustal rocks in the Alps.
Furthermore, we model average elastic anisotropies of these rocks and their
changes with increasing depth due to the closure of microcracks. For that,
pre-Alpine upper crustal rocks of the Adula Nappe in the central Alps, which
were intensely deformed during the Alpine orogeny, were sampled. The two
major rock types found are orthogneisses and paragneisses; however, small
lenses of metabasites and marbles also occur. Crystallographic preferred
orientations (CPOs) and volume fractions of minerals in the samples were
measured using time-of-flight neutron diffraction. Combined with single
crystal elastic anisotropies these were used to model seismic properties of
the rocks. The sample set shows a wide range of different seismic velocity
patterns even within the same lithology, due to the microstructural
heterogeneity of the deformed crustal rocks. To approximate an average for
these crustal units, we picked common CPO types of rock forming minerals
within gneiss samples representing the most common lithology. These data
were used to determine an average elastic anisotropy of a typical crustal
rock within the Alps. Average mineral volume percentages within the gneiss
samples were used for the calculation. In addition, ultrasonic anisotropy
measurements of the samples at increasing confining pressures were
performed. These measurements as well as the microcrack patterns determined
in thin sections were used to model the closure of microcracks in the
average sample at increasing depth. Microcracks are closed at approximately
740 MPa yielding average elastic anisotropies of 4 % for the average
gneiss. This value is an approximation, which can be used for seismic models
at a lithospheric scale. At a crustal or smaller scale, however, local
variations in lithology and deformation as displayed by the range of elastic
anisotropies within the sample set need to be considered. In addition,
larger-scale structural anisotropies such as layering, intrusions and brittle faults have to be included in any crustal-scale seismic model.
Dynamics of carbon loss from an arenosol by a forest/vineyard land use change on a centennial scale
Authors: Quéro Solène , Hatté Christine , Cornu Sophie , Duvivier Adrien , Cam Nithavong , Jamoteau Floriane , Borschneck Daniel , Basile-Doelsch Isabelle
Published: October 2021

Abstract. Few studies have focused on arenosols with regard to soil carbon dynamics despite the fact that they represent 8 % of the world's soils and are present in key areas where food security is a major issue (e.g. in Sahelian regions). As for other soil types, land use changes (from forest or grassland to cropland) lead to a loss of substantial soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks and have a lasting impact on the SOC turnover. Here we quantified long-term variations in carbon stocks and their dynamics in a 80 cm deep Mediterranean Arenosol that had undergone a land use change from forest to vineyard over more than 100 years ago. Paired-sites of adjacent plots combined with carbon and nitrogen quantification and natural radiocarbon (14C) abundance analyses revealed a stock of 50 GtC ha−1 in the 0–30 cm forest soil horizon, which was reduced to 3 GtC ha−1 after long-term grape cultivation. TOC in vineyard was dramatically low, with around 1 gC kg−1 and no vertical gradient as a function of depth. 14C showed that deep ploughing (50 cm) in vineyard plot redistributed the remaining carbon both vertically and horizontally. This remaining carbon was old carbon (compared to that of the forest), which had a C : N ratio characteristic of microbial OM and was probably stabilized within organomineral associations. Despite the drastic degradation of the OM pool in this Arenosol, this soil would have a high carbon storage potential if agricultural practices, such as grassing or organic amendment applications, were to be implemented within the framework of the 4 per 1000 Initiative.
Simpósio de atualização em câncer de mama 2020.
Authors:   Mauricio Magalhães Costa,   Paulo Hoff
Published: October 2021

Verifica-se um aumento global da incidência de câncer de mama. Doença que foi sempre mais comum em países desenvolvidos, passou a ser frequentemente diagnosticada nos países latinos, asiáticos e, mesmo, africanos. Estima-se que serão diagnosticados, este ano, 2.088.000 novos casos no mundo, sendo 50% nos países de baixa e média renda; e que de cada 4 mortes por câncer de mama, 3 serão nestes países. Caracterizando o impacto da qualidade de assistência nos resultados. Para o Brasil, em 2020, são esperados 66.000 casos novos de câncer de mama, um a cada 11 minutos, com um risco estimado de 61 casos a cada 100 mil mulheres, sendo a maior prevalência nas regiões sul e sudeste. Há também um aumento em mulheres jovens.
Sessão 19 de novembro de 2020: Capsulas Fotograficas
Authors:   Academia Nacional de Medicina
Published: October 2021

Em sua última sessão de recentes progressos (19/11), a Academia Nacional de Medicina trouxe a médica do hospital Sírio Libanês, Fabiane Sartore, que abordou os impactos que as cápsulas endoscópicas trouxeram para o diagnóstico e a terapia mais assertiva no tratamento de problemas no intestino médio/delgado.
Sessão 26 de novembro de 2020. Várias formas de beleza e cultura nas artes.
Authors:   ACADEMIA NACIONAL DE MEDICINA
Published: October 2021

Discutir os diferentes olhares sobre a beleza em nossa cultura foi o tema central do simpósio “A beleza e a cultura”, realizado dia 26 de novembro de 2020, pela Academia Nacional de Medicina (ANM), que encerrou o ciclo de debates virtuais do ano. A programação incluiu reflexões sobre aspectos filosóficos e históricos relacionados ao tema, bem como a expressão da beleza nas artes. A abertura do evento foi feita pelo presidente da ANM, Rubens Belfort Jr e a coordenação pelo acadêmico Gilberto Schwartsmann.
DETERMINANTS OF INFLATION IN PAKISTAN: AN ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS USING JOHANSEN CO-INTEGRATION APPROACH
Authors: Bashir Furrukh , Nawaz Shahbaz , Yasin Kalsoom , Khursheed Usman , Khan Jahanzeb , Qureshi Muhammad Junaid
Published: October 2021

Inflation is regarded as regressive taxation against the poor. The most visible impact of inflation in recent times is its effect on real output, relative prices, taxes and interest rates. The study focuses to examine demand side and supply side determinants of inflation in Pakistan on economic and econometric criterion and also to investigate causal relationships among some macroeconomic variables. For that purpose, study has undertaken time series data for the period from 1972 to 2010. Long run and short run estimates have been investigated using Johansen Co-integration and Vector Error Correction approached. Causal relationships have been observed using Granger causality test. Data on macroeconomic variables have been selected from Handbook on Statistics of Pakistan 2010. The findings of the study reveal that in the long run consumer price index has found to be positively influenced by money supply, gross domestic product, imports and government expenditures on the other side government revenue is reducing overall price level in Pakistan. Long run elasticities of Price level with respect to money supply, gross domestic product, government expenditures, government revenue and imports are 0.61, 0.73, 0.32, -1.37 and 0.41 respectively. In the short run, last year consumer price index and two years before government revenue are directly involved in enhancing consumer price index of current year. Improvement in gross domestic product and government expenditures is necessary but it is suggested that there should be optimal level for all of them so that price level should be stable.
THE SURVEY OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CREATIVITY OF STAFFS AND ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS (Case study of: The East Azarbaijan province and Ardebil Province Education)
Authors: Rahnama Afshin , Mousavian Seyed Javad , Alaei Abbas , Maghvan Tavakkol Salimi
Published: October 2021

The main objective of this research was to investigate the relationship between employee creativity and organizational effectiveness in educational organizations of East Azerbaijan and Ardabil provinces. This investigation was an applied research using a descriptive methodology with correlation tests. The statistical population for this research included all employees of East Azerbaijan and Ardabil provinces in 2010, comprising 45 and 19 departments, respectively, or a total of 64 departments. Using Morgan table for estimation of sample size, and according to random sampling method, 56 departments (29 and 17 departments, respectively) with 297 employees (179 and 118 employees, respectively) were selected, and were tested using simple random technique. Data collection was performed using two questionnaires, for which validity and reliability testing had been performed previously. The creativity questionnaire was filled by organizational employees, while the organizational effectiveness questionnaire was filled by executives of educational departments. In this research, according to the objectives of the research, descriptive statistics was used for creation of frequency tables and charts and computation of suitable central indices, while the study hypothesis was tested using Pearson’s correlation test. The results of this investigation showed that there is a statistically significant relationship between employee creativity and organizational effectiveness in educational departments of East Azerbaijan and Ardabil provinces (p < 0.05).
Кардиальный риск оперативного лечения онкологической урологической патологии
Authors: Озова М. А. , Чомахидзе П. Ш. , Седов В. П. , Полтавская М. Г. , Сыркин А. Л.
Published: October 2021

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Анализ предиктивного потенциала факторов кардиометаболического риска и прогнозирование обструктивного поражения коронарных артерий у больных острым коронарным синдромом без подъема сегмента ST
Authors: Циванюк М. М. , Гельцер Б. И.
Published: October 2021

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Современные методы молекулярно-генетической диагностики семейной гиперхолестеринемии
Authors: Шахтшнейдер Е. В. , Иванощук Д. Е. , Воевода М. И.
Published: October 2021

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Стратегия прогнозирования и профилактики антрациклин-индуцированной кардиомиопатии
Authors: Шилов С. Н. , Березикова Е. Н. , Попова А. А. , Ратушняк Е. Т. , Неупокоева М. Н. , Тепляков А. Т. , Гракова Е. В. , Копьева К. В.
Published: October 2021

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Взаимосвязь дооперационной перфузии миокарда и кровотока по маммарно-коронарному шунту у пациентов с ишемической кардиомиопатией
Authors: Шипулин В. М. , Андреев С. Л. , Шипулин В. В. , Пряхин А. С. , Затолокин В. В.
Published: October 2021

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Особенности взаимосвязи уровня свободных жирных кислот с параметрами механики левого желудочка у больных с эпикардиальным ожирением
Authors: Гриценко О. В. , Чумакова Г. А.
Published: October 2021

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The role of platelets in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis
Authors: Nikolaeva T. O.
Published: October 2021

The participation of platelets in the development of atherothrombosis in acute forms of cardiovascular diseases is generally recognized and well studied, while their significance in the pathogenesis of vascular atherosclerosis, starting from the earliest stages, requires further study. This article analyzes the role of platelets in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Modern views on the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, platelet-endothelial interactions, molecular mechanisms of platelet activation, platelet immune function from the point of view of the initial stages of atherogenesis, studies of the effect of antiplatelet therapy in primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerosis are considered. The leading role of platelets in the inflammatory and immune reactions of the human body is indicated, which is realized due to a complex of immune receptors, adhesion molecules and mediators.
Cardiovascular diseases in combination with SARS-CoV-2 viral infection: cours and forecast
Authors: Gushchina O. I. , Lozhkina N. G.
Published: October 2021

In a pandemic, a special group is made up of patients with cardiovascular pathology. Cardiovascular diseases are largely associated with an increase in mortality and an increased risk of complications in patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This determines the importance of risk stratification, the choice of optimal personalized therapy and the study of the long-term prognosis of myocardial infarction against the background of infection caused by SARS-CoV-2. Despite the rapidly growing attention to this issue, the mechanisms of the relationship between cardiovascular disease and COVID-19 are not completely clear. We conducted a systematic review to summarize important aspects of COVID-19 for cardiologists. The authors discuss both well-studied factors of the infectious process leading to acute myocardial damage and decompensation of existing chronic cardiac diseases, and new, fundamental, determining prognosis and treatment. Information on the topic was used from publications based on the PubMed, Google Scholar and eLibrary.ru databases. This work was carried out within the framework of a research grant № 67573613 of Pfizer.
Effects of Vit-C on the activities of Acetylcholine esterase and aminotransferases in Dimecron intoxicated developing chick embryos
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Siliguri College, Siliguri-734001, West Bengal, India, Behera Biplab Kumar
Published: October 2021

When organophosphate insecticide, dimecron introduced into the fertilized hen’s egg at a certain dose before incubation it shows a characteristic and interesting feature which has been studied in different developmental stages. Present study shows the ameliorating effect of Vit-C in different days of study schedule in the enzymatic activities of Acetylcholine esterase and aminotransferases.
明鄭亡後無中國
Authors: 楊儒賓 楊儒賓
Published: October 2021

明鄭是台灣四百年史的黎明，本文從儒家思想史的角度著眼，認為明鄭二十三年的價值不只意在保明，而且是意在保天下。明末的天下意識一方面是漢文化代代延續的文化總體，一方面又帶有轉化為現代化內涵的因素。舉凡政權的合法性、法令的客觀性、道統政統的根源性分權、中央地方的制度性分權、物的反思、新的主體範式等問題其時皆已出現曙光，然異族的征服摧毀了敏感的現代化內容，使之不得成長。明鄭君臣的抗清復國義舉被晚明至民國史家視為具有春秋大義的抗爭，1683年明鄭亡則被視為一種文化意義的中國自此消逝不見，明鄭亡後無中國。明鄭精神可視為台灣價值的原型，台灣日後的民俗、祭祀與反抗活動的精神內涵皆可溯源至此明鄭一線。

 

The Kingdom of Tungning marked the dawn of four centuries of Taiwanese history. This paper approaches the history of the Kingdom, which lasted 23 years, from the perspective of Confucian ideology, and argues that its historical value lies not only in the preservation of the Ming dynasty, but also the preservation of the ancient Chinese world. The “Tianxia” ideology, a cultural concept denoting the entire geographical world, at the end of the Ming dynasty was, on the one hand, an inheritance of cultural unity passed down from generation to generation in Han culture; while on the other hand, it also contained elements of modernity. Deep and profound issues such as the legality of sovereignty, the objectivity of law, the primordial decentralization of political and cultural rule, the decentralization of central and local governments, the metaphysical reflection on objects, and new subjective paradigms all emerged during the time. However, due to foreign invasion, the modern contents of the ideology were destroyed before ever reaching maturity. The anti-Qing rebellion made by the lords and officials of the Kingdom of Tungning to restore the Ming dynasty was deemed by late Ming and Minguo historians as a spiritual and rightful deed. The demise of the Kingdom in 1683 was likewise seen as the end of Chinese culture, as epitomized in the saying “no China after the demise of Tungning.” The spirit of the Kingdom of Tungning therefore can be treated as the prototype of Taiwanese value, influencing the customs, rituals and rebellious activities that came to pass on the island in the years to come.

 
既「儒」且「醫」：論「儒醫」融合儒學與中國醫學的角色
Authors: 鄭中堅 鄭中堅
Published: October 2021

「儒醫」同時擁有儒學與醫學的素養是具儒家特質的醫學群體，惟儒學是修身治國的學問，中國醫學則是養生治病的醫術，兩者屬性不同，「儒醫」如何加以融合？本文論證兼具「儒」與「醫」角色的「儒醫」如何在思想層面上融合儒學與中國醫學，首先析論「儒醫」的特質有助於融合儒學與中國醫學，再分別就角色綜合與思想會通的觀點加以論述，認為「儒醫」係透過「仁學」思想融合儒者與醫者的角色；並以「和」作為核心概念，聯結儒學的「中和思想」與中國醫學的「陰陽調和」思維，提出「儒醫」的醫學觀是儒學修養論與中國醫學調養論的相互交融。結論除總結各段，並從「儒醫」視角批判現代醫學發展「醫療商業化」（medical commercialization）與「過度醫療」（excessive medical treatment）的現象。

 

The Confucian physician at once embodies the common principle of self-cultivation shared by both the Confucian and medical communities. Both traditions are different; Confucianism being the only kind of political philosophy that emphasizes moral cultivation while Chinese medicine focuses on healing sickness, how may the Confucian physician integrate the two?

This paper sets out to prove the critical role of the Confucian physician in philosophically integrating the two traditions.

It will first analyze how the characteristics of the Confucian physician make the fusion of Confucianism and Chinese medicine possible, before distinguishing between the two processes of role integration as well as the synthesis of philosophical concepts and thus demonstrating that Confucian physicians call upon “theories of benevolence” to integrate Confucianism and medicine. With the concept of “cohesive harmony” at it’s core, and by linking Confucianism’s concept of “Harmonization” and Chinese medicine’s "Balancing of Yin and Yang", the Confucian physician’s approach to medicine creates synergy between Confucianism’s self-cultivation and Chinese Medicine’s therapeutic nurturing.

The summary will not only provide an overview of the argument, but will also apply the lens of the Confucian physician to critique the joint phenomena of commercialization and excessive treatment found in modern medicine today.

 
《高文舉》版本考述
Authors: 柯香君 柯香君
Published: October 2021

「高文舉故事」始自形成，便以多元樣貌流播於各地聲腔，依據本文所較析的四個版本，彼此間存在著複雜關係，或有獨立發展者，如南管戲《高文舉》，或有屬古本系統者，如《水雲亭還魂記》，或有保留南戲原貌者莆仙戲《高文舉》，乃至於集大成者「文林閣本」《高文舉珍珠記》。南戲《高文舉》已亡佚，其中以《高文舉珍珠記》之影響最為深遠。「高文舉故事」主要情節有三：「珍珠米糷」、「還魂訴冤」、「包拯斷案」。在「文林閣本」與「莆仙本」皆有「珍珠米糷」、「龍圖斷案」，而「還魂本」有「玉真還魂」、「龍圖斷案」，至於「南管本」則一概具無，可知「南管本」在高文舉故事流變過程中之獨特性。本文主要針對各版本間之「關目情節」、「曲文賓白」等詳實比勘，剖析「高文舉」在不同聲腔劇種間之承繼與創新，並試圖重構各地聲腔在「高文舉」演化過程中之地位與價值。

 

Gao Wen Jyu of southern opera has been disappeared and present versions include Zhen Zhu Ji (Yi Yang tune), Gao Wen Jyu of Southern Pipes (Quan tune), Gao Wen Jyu of Pu Xian (Hsin Hua tune) and Revival After Death of Shui Yun Pavilion (Qing Yang tune). Among others, Zhen Zhu Ji is the most influential one. The plots such as “Window Meeting” and “Zhen Zhu Mi Lan” are not only the selected Zhe Zi operas for the later generations, but also the adapted texts of local operas. Main plots of “story of Gao Wen Jyu” are below: “Zhen Zhu Mi Lan”, “Revival After Death to Appeal for Justice” and “Master Pao’s Judgment”. Zhen Zhu Ji and “version of Pu Xian” include “Zhen Zhu Mi Lan” and “Master Pag’s Judgment”. “Version of revival after death” includes “Revival After Death of Yu Chen” and “Master Pao’s Judgment”. “Version of Southern Pipes” does not include the above. Hence, it shows the uniqueness of “version of Southern Pipes” in the evolution of “story of Gao Wen Jyu”. Varieties of plots result in the richness of “story of Gao Wen Jyu”. The process of spread reveals flexibility and regionality of local common systematic tunes and varieties of operas.

 This study will treat four versions of Gao Wen Jyu as the subjects to significantly compare and analyze the original stories and difference and similarity of related work. First, it explores present versions to recognize the evolution of the story “Gao Wen Jyu”; secondly, it precisely compares “plots” and “singing and talking” of the versions to analyze the inheritance and innovation of “story of Gao Wen Jyu” in different common systematic tunes and varieties of Chinese operas. It, on the one hand, clarifies the relationship and origin of different versions of “Gao Wen Jyu” and, on the other hand, probes into cultural characteristics of “time” and “region” of operas; finally, it attmpets to reconstruct the positions and values of common systematic tunes in different regions in the evolution process of “Gao Wen Jyu”.

 
Public Perception of Forest in Forest Villages: The Case of Hanönü Forest District Directorate in Kastamonu Province
Authors: ÜNAL Hasan Emre , BİRBEN Üstüner
Published: October 2021

Public perception of the forest is fundamental in determining how forests will be managed, protected, or improved. Thus, this paper examines the forest-people relations and conservation awareness of people living in or adjacent to the forest that dependent on forest resources in 6 villages within the boundaries of three different Forest Sub-district Directorates of the Kastamonu Regional Directorates of Forestry. Statistical analysis as independent t-test mean scores by gender awareness, ANOVA level of awareness by ages, ANOVA level of awareness based on education levels were used for data analysis. It is revealed with an independent-samples t-test that there is a significant difference in the scores for effect tree cutting on deforestation; perception of the forest; the importance of forest resources in terms of income generation; and awareness of rights for male and female conditions. We used One Way ANOVA for determining if a significant difference in means scores on the dependent variable exist across two or more groups. Accordingly, there is a significant effect of age groups on at the p
Analysis of the Sand Drying Process in the Biomass-Energized Rotary Drying Machine
Authors: Susanto Herry , Setyobudi Roy Hendroko , Faturachman Danny , Yandri Erkata , Priyatna Asep Hendiarko , Daryus Asyari , Gaile Zane Vincevica , Wahono Satriyo Krido , Mahaswa Rangga Kala , Mel Maizirwan
Published: October 2021

Hebel brick (also known as a lightweight brick) is a product of modern building materials because it has a lighter weight but it is stronger than cement bricks and red bricks. Hebel bricks can withstand pressures of more than 4 MPa and are suitable as building wall materials, and speed up construction, and save on cement material costs. One of the most important materials is silica sand in the manufacture of Hebel bricks. The silica sand used in the manufacture of Hebel bricks must have a moisture content of 10 % to 15 %. The purpose of this study is to provide a solution in the form of a drying technique design using a rotational speed control method and a machine that uses biomass-based energy sources. This rotary drying machine is designed to be able to dry wet silica sand into silica sand with water content according to standards. The development of this drying machine begins with making an initial design and parameter analysis. Then proceed to the design, manufacture, and performance testing. The calculation results show that the wet base moisture content has decreased from 33.17 % to 16.58 %, the dry base moisture content decreased from 49.63 % to 19.88 % and drying efficiency also decreased from 63.11 % to 17.11 %. Hence it can be seen that the percentage of wet base moisture content reduced by 50 %, the percentage of dry base moisture content reduced by 59.94 %, and the percentage of drying efficiency reduced by 72.9 %.
Uloga i značaj medijske pismenosti u savremenom bosanskohercegovačkom društvu
Authors: Čustović Enita , Osmić Amer
Published: October 2021

This paper shows the research results gathered through the analysis of media contents on portals with high number of readers – klix.ba and pressrs.
ba, with the aim of investigating the level of media education and media literacy of the readers. Particular attention was given to the ways in which
the visitors of the portals read, understand and get the gist of media contents or, respectively, perceive and interpret them. Besides the analysis of the media contents and media education of the readers, this research included the investigation of readers’ attitudes towards their preferences regarding perception, analysis and evaluation of media messages. With this work we tried to depict the current situation regarding the media literacy of the modern Bosnian and Herzegovinian society as well as the impact of media messages on citizens, but also the importance and necessity of media alphabetisation of citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Transmission of global wheat prices to domestic markets in Kenya: A cointegration approach
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, Makau Nzuma Jonathan , Kipruto Kirui Patrick ,   Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Published: October 2021

This paper evaluates the extent to which changes in international wheat prices are transmitted to domestic markets in Kenya using an error correction model (ECM) that employs monthly producer price data for the period 2002 to 2020. Domestic wheat markets in Kenya were found to be strongly integrated while, international wheat markets were cointegrated with domestic prices at the port of Mombasa. The long-run elasticity of price transmission was estimated at 0.91, which implies that 91% of the changes in international wheat prices are transmitted to domestic markets in Kenya. The speed of adjustment was estimated at -0.069, which implies that it takes about 14 months for the changes in the international wheat price to be fully transmitted to the Kenyan domestic market. Wheat farmers in Kenya seem to be insulated from international price shocks given the long period of time it takes for domestic markets to adjust to international price changes. Even though not explicitly analysed, government border policies, market and infrastructure impediments seem to be underlying causes of the incomplete price pass-through, along with the low speeds of adjustments. Our analysis suggests that the main constraint to a complete pass-through is the existence of price-setting power at the producer level of the wheat market in Kenya. Investments in infrastructure development and the promotion of liberal trade policies can improve the transmission of international wheat price signals to domestic markets in Kenya.
A Study on Use of Rice Husk Ash in Concrete
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, India, Soni Sanskar , Ojha Devesh ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, India
Published: October 2021

Cement is the cheapest constituent of concrete. Over 5% of worldwide CO2 production is official by cement production. Similarly, due to the order in the fine aggregate. In this work, every second source for fine aggregate as rice husk ash is used. A study on properties of concrete when fine aggregate is in some measurer placed by rice husk ash. Percentage replacement of Fine aggregate with Rice Husk Ash (RHA) is fine aggregate is replaced at 0%,5%,10%, and 15% in a mix of M25 grade of concrete. The strength such as compressive strength is found out at 7, 14, and 28 days. The strength is compared with concrete and the most favorable percentage of replacement of RHA is identified.
Statistical Analysis of Distress Management in Existing Buildings
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Uttar Pradesh, India, Tomar Sahil , Patel Ahan Singh ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asthana Dhruv ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Uttar Pradesh, India, Banga Kushagra ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Uttar Pradesh, India, Soam Akash ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Uttar Pradesh, India
Published: October 2021

Weak workmanship, structural defects, lack of care, atmospheric impact, and natural calamities are all causes of building distress. As a result, periodic repair and restoration of a concrete structure are needed to prolong its life and maintain structural integrity during its design life. Since the number and severity of distress are proportional to the building's age. The distressed structure should be brought to required strength by retro-fitting and re-habilitation so it may be put to service without imperiling its utility and safety.
llamado a debate entre los Objetivos del Desarrollo Sostenible y los asentamientos y barrios precarios urbanos.
Authors: Álvarez González César Eduardo , Santana Ramos Emilio Juan Francisco , Álvarez López Arnoldo Eduardo , Segovia Albariño Yemima Zulema , González Domínguez Marta Cristina
Published: October 2021

La Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) aprobó en 2015 la Agenda 2030 y en ella incluye 17 Objetivos del Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Los asentamientos y barrios urbanos precarios constituyen la expresión de un fenómeno socioeconómico que se ha ido agravando cada vez más en el mundo, especialmente en América Latina, donde se calcula que existirían cerca de 200.000.000 de personas en el rango de pobreza. Es decir, casi el 38% de la población total de la región estaría viviendo en condiciones de precariedad (Álvarez, 2019). Esta precariedad implica la ocupación o concentración de personas en un territorio con una ausencia de elementos cualificadores del hábitat. Su principal manifestación es el asentamiento y barrios precarios, estos últimos con un nivel de legalidad y urbanismo paulatinamente mayor, pero en ningún caso aceptable. Este trabajo tiene el propósito de mostrar un debate entre los ODS -en términos de pobreza humana, salud, bienestar, agua limpia y saneamiento, ciudades y comunidades sostenibles, energía, desigualdades, justicia- y las realidades de los asentamientos y barrios urbanos precarios, mostrando diversos ejemplos en el contexto de países latinoamericanos, describiendo sus realidades y particularizando países como Cuba y Paraguay. Es una investigación descriptiva e interpretativa de la realidad, que utiliza la revisión de fuentes bibliográficas. Se concluye que, más allá del supuesto del asentamiento o barrio precario como una pobreza legalizada, hace falta un debate de sus realidades, que ponen en evidencia el no cumplimiento de los ODS.
Potenciar el trabajo de investigación científica estudiantil
Authors: Noroña Vasallo Osvaldo
Published: October 2021

En este “Potenciar el trabajo de investigación científica estudiantil” se analizó y propuso una vía rápida e inclusiva para incorporar tempranamente y en corto plazo la mayor cantidad de estudiantes al trabajo de investigación científica en la Universidad Politécnica y Artística; recomendaciones que se realizaron a partir de experiencias estudiantiles propias, del trabajo como docente y de la consulta de fuentes bibliográficas afines. Se razonó sobre la conveniencia y formas de incluir el trabajo investigativo como parte del proceso docente – educativo regular inicialmente a través de trabajos referativos así como su evaluación y divulgación en jornadas científicas estudiantiles. Se abordaron también temas referentes a la creación y funcionamiento de grupos estudiantiles de trabajo científico como continuidad lógica del proceso antes mencionado y como estos grupos pueden devenir también en cantera para conformar un movimiento de estudiantes ayudantes, pues consideramos que los tres aspectos son vinculantes. Se enfatizó en el papel de los docentes como imprescindible para lograr resultados exitosos así como en posibles soluciones al aseguramiento material en general.
Expected and Actual Learning Outcomes of Teacher Students Based on National Qualifications Framework for Higher Education
Authors: Polyiem Titiworada
Published: October 2021

The major objectives of the research were to evaluate and compare expected and actual learning outcomes of teacher students based on National Qualifications Framework for Higher Education in Thailand. The key informants were one hundred and eighteen 1st and 2nd year of teacher students from one university in 2020. The research instrument was a questionnaire on five domains of the national qualifications framework for higher education in Thailand. The data were analyzed by a statistical procedure: percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Paired-samples t-test and content analysis were employed for the study. The research findings indicated that the overall expected learning outcomes and actual learning outcomes regarding the five domains of the national qualifications frameworks were at a high level. The expected learning outcomes and actual learning outcomes regarding the comparison of the expected learning outcomes and actual learning outcomes with the national qualifications framework were not different.
Question-Answer Relationships in Social Studies Courses with Students with Hearing Loss
Authors: Akay Elif
Published: October 2021

Educational settings adopt an active participatory learning process in which students with and without hearing loss are guided towards knowledge through questions. Questions are believed to improve critical, creative and high-level thinking skills. This research is a case study aimed at identifying and suggesting some solutions to the problems that students with hearing loss experience in understanding and answering the types of questions asked in a Social Studies course. Eight students with hearing loss participated in the study. Data were collected through observations, interviews, documents, research logs and process products. Analysis of the data suggests that students with hearing loss are able to answer some cognitive memory questions as well as those that call for convergent thinking, divergent thinking and evaluative thinking skills in the Social Studies Course while requiring the instructor to simplify and materialize the question and encourage the students to interact with the group for some others.
Naar een adequate aanpak van naastplaatsingen
Authors: de Vries Chris , Epskamp Martijn , van Ostaaijen Julien
Published: October 2021

Towards an adequate approach for overflowing garbage containers

Litter in the street is a great annoyance for many people, especially in the large cities. This includes overflowing garbage containers caused by people incorrectly placing garbage: next to these containers. In this study, carried out in the municipality of Rotterdam, we have developed a model that provides insight into which factors contribute to where this is done (or not). In summary, days when people are not working, the number of people that depend on the container(s), the bonding and social cohesion of that group, and the social-economic circumstances of the people in that group are the most important factors in determining at which container locations people incorrectly place their garbage. These insights provide starting points for an effective municipal approach to overflowing garbage containers and thereby reducing the residents’ feelings of nuisance and unsafety.
Risicoprofiling of risicovolle profiling tijdens grenscontroles?
Authors: Van der Auwera Jop , Van de Velde Lore
Published: October 2021

Risk profiling or risky profiling during border controls? Towards a responsible use of proactive risk profiles by law enforcement authorities

Although risk profiling can by no means be considered as a ‘new’ crime prevention tool, its application has gained popularity over the years. Both in the screening of asylum seekers, in border control at airports (e.g. behavioural profiling or the use of risk profiles in the European Passenger Information Unit) and in the designation of hotspots at the local level (e.g. the Crime Anticipation System), attempts are now being made to identify persons with criminal intentions more often on the basis of ordinal risk assessment tools. This sudden increase in popularity is not remarkable, since random police patrols or undirected security checks have long been shown to have negligible impact on crime reduction. Risk profiles, on the other hand, have a certain potential for shaping more effectively the interventions by law enforcement authorities at border crossing points. Nevertheless, the use of such profiles also raises some pertinent questions. It is precisely in the light of this ambivalence that the present theoretical contribution will consider the pitfalls and success factors of risk profiling during border checks, in order to determine when one can speak of ‘risk profiling’ and when the concept of ‘risky profiling’ must be used.
Mechanical systems of precise robots with vibrodrives, the vibrating mass of the exciting force of which performs impacts into deformable support and direction of the exciting force coincides with the line of relative motion of the system
Authors: Ragulskis Kazimieras
Published: October 2021

Manipulator consisting from one sided self stopping mechanism and two masses which interact through an elastic – dissipative member is investigated. The drive of the manipulator is the generator of mechanical vibrations. With such elements the system is nonlinear. A separate case is investigated when static positions of equilibrium of both masses are located in one point. Because of this spectrums of eigenfrequencies are linear and infinite. All those facts mean that the operation of the manipulator is optimal.

Fast development of robots gives rise to the investigations of increasing intensity creating various types of robots especially in the area of high precision. Mechanical systems of robot must perform laws and trajectories of motion, positioning in space with highest possible precision as well as ensure dynamicity of highest possible stability. Those aims are achieved in the presented paper by creating a structure of the best design, based on vibroimpacts as well as by choosing corresponding nonlinear parameters of the system. The investigation is performed by analytical – numerical method. The obtained results enable to create mechanical systems for precise robots.
The Psoas Muscle Index Is Associated with Prognosis in Elderly Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery
Authors: Iwasaki Yudai , Shiotsuka Junji , Kawarai Lefor Alan , Sanui Masamitsu
Published: October 2021

Background: Sarcopenia is associated with poor outcomes in elderly patients. However, current surgical risk assessment tools for cardiovascular surgery do not include the impact of sarcopenia. Objectives: This study aimed to assess whether the psoas muscle index, a numerical score used to assess sarcopenia, is associated with outcomes in elderly patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery. Methods: This nested case-control study evaluated patients aged ≥ 75 years who underwent elective cardiovascular surgery and were admitted to the intensive care unit at Jichi Medical University, Saitama Medical Center between January 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017. The case group (poor outcomes) included patients who either died or were transferred to a rehabilitation facility postoperatively. The control group (good outcomes) included patients who were discharged postoperatively. Clinical factors likely to affect patient outcomes were assessed, and the characteristics of the two outcome groups were compared using logistic regression analysis. Results: In total, 183 patients were evaluated; among them, 137 and 46 patients were categorized to the good and poor outcome groups, respectively. The psoas muscle index was significantly associated with outcome (odds ratio: 0.25; 95% confidence interval: 0.14 – 0.43; P < 0.001). A psoas muscle index cut-off of 3.24 had a specificity, sensitivity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of 0.86, 0.63, 0.58, and 0.87, respectively, for predicting worse outcome at discharge. Conclusions: The psoas muscle index was strongly associated with discharge to home in patients aged ≥ 75 years who underwent elective cardiovascular surgery. This finding suggests that the psoas muscle index might be useful in identifying the eligibility of older patients for cardiovascular surgery.
A Boy with Limping and Hip Pain
Authors: Asna Ashari Kosar , Abdosalehi Mohamedreza , Tahghighi Fatemeh
Published: October 2021

: We presented a 5-year-old boy with fever, limping, and hip pain for six days. There was no abnormal past medical history. He kept his left leg immobile and slightly flexed, and externally rotated in the hip joint. Laboratory findings showed leukocytosis and elevated ESR and CRP. Hip sonography was normal. Hip magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) found no joint effusion but elucidated signs of inflammation in muscles of the periarticular and proximal femoral area (iliopsoas and gluteus maximus), and no collection could be noticed. We provided a thorough discussion on differential diagnoses and approaches to the patient.
Use of Histogram Analysis in Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Differentiation of Renal Tumor Subgroups
Authors: Erbay Gurcan , Goren Mehmet Resit , Karadeli Elif , Pekoz Burcak , Koc Zafer , Arica Sami
Published: October 2021

Background: The histopathological differentiation of renal neoplasms can be challenging via imaging. Objectives: To evaluate differences in histogram parameters on apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps and to investigate the efficacy of histogram analysis in differentiation of oncocytomas from malignant renal neoplasm (MRN) subgroups. Patients and Methods: In this cross-sectional, retrospective study, the texture parameters of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance images (DW-MRI) were evaluated in 65 patients with renal tumors (nine cases of oncocytoma and 59 cases of MRN) for a histological analysis. Results: A total of 68 lesions from 50 male and 15 female patients, with a median age of 55.4 years, were examined in this study. There were significant differences in the mean, median, and peak ADC values, as well as ADC percentiles, between the oncocytoma and MRN subgroups. Regarding the histopathological features of the lesions, 9 (11.5%) cases of oncocytomas, 23 (29.5%) cases of clear cell renal carcinoma (ccRCC), 14 (17.9%) cases of papillary renal cell carcinoma (pRCC), 12 (15.4%) cases of chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (chRCC), and 10 (12.8%) other tumors (including four cases of transitional cell carcinoma, four cases of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and two cases of primitive neuroectodermal tumor) were identified. Significant differences were found in the mean and median ADC values between the oncocytoma, pRCC, chRCC, and other MRN subgroups. Moreover, significant differences were found in the mean and median ADC values between the ccRCC, pRCC, and chRCC subgroups. There were also significant differences in the percentiles of mean and median ADCs between oncocytomas and pRCC, chRCC, and other MRN subgroups. However, there were no significant differences in the mean and median ADCs (including the percentile histogram analysis) or the peak ADC between the oncocytoma and ccRCC groups. The mean, median, and percentile of ADC for renal masses were superior to kurtosis, skewness, and entropy. Conclusion: Although differentiation between ccRCC and oncocytoma was not possible by only measuring the mean, median, and peak ADC values, the histogram analysis of ADCs may improve differentiation between the MRN subgroups. Clearly, ADC cannot be used to differentiate between oncocytomas and MRNs.
Internet and Social Isolation: A Comparative Study of the Effect of Internet Use on Social Isolation Between Young and Middle-aged Individuals
Authors: Hashempour-Sadeghian Maryam , Abbasi Shavazi Mohammad Taghi
Published: October 2021

Background: One of the symptoms of mental health disorders is social isolation which refers to unfavorable social relationships with other people. Today, Internet use is an important predictor of social isolation. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between Internet use and social isolation (objective-subjective) in young and middle-aged individuals in the city of Shiraz. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 600 young and middle-aged (15 - 65 years old) individuals in Shiraz, Iran. Data were collected using three questionnaires (objective isolation with four subscales, subjective isolation with two subscales, and the amount of Internet use). Regression analyses were used to analyze the data. Results: Regression analysis showed that in objective isolation, Internet use increased just two subscales, including network diversity (P < 0.001) and the level of social participation (P < 0.001). It can be argued that the Internet has partly reduced social isolation in the objective dimension. In the subjective dimension, Internet use has increased the received social support (P < 0.001). Thus, Internet use would reduce the level of social isolation in the subjective dimension (P < 0.001). Although the significance level of the relationship between Internet use and social isolation is almost the same in both generations, the intensity of middle-aged relationships is higher than that in young people. Conclusions: Internet use has reduced social isolation; however, considering the low intensity of the reduction of isolation, it is argued that Internet use does not isolate people but just does not upgrade them much.
Bugs in the Valley
Authors: Waheed Saba ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: October 2021

Should medicine developed through privately funded research be auctioned off to the highest bidder or distributed to those most in need? In this work of philosophical short story fiction, Amaya has developed a “bug” based on a rare flower that actively finds and repairs damaged cells in the human body. Her friend, and later husband, helps her bring additional funding to the project. The important flower is quite rare and after more than a decade Amaya is unable to replicate the flower’s properties. This puts her husband, and her investors, into a difficult situation of deciding if the neediest should get access to the limited treatments available, or if it should be auctioned off to the super rich. Amaya finally cracks the code and is able to replicate the flower’s properties when she dies in a mysterious lab explosion. Her daughter, Jayde, grows up fighting against selling the limited supply of medicine to the highest bidder. Over time, Jayde grows old and dies. At her funeral the truth is revealed to her husband, the company had her killed in order to perpetuate scarcity and secure increased profits.
Animals and Origami
Authors: Wood Darcy L. ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: October 2021

Are there criminals that, regardless of age, feebleness, or level of repentance, should be denied parole? In this work of philosophical short story fiction, George Shore was convicted years earlier of numerous acts of murder, torture, and sexual assault against both adults and children. He has spent the entirety of his life in prison and passes the time doing origami. He is now quite old and feeble, and once again up for parole. His last wish, he says, is to the see the ocean before he dies. He is denied parole and opts to escape. The last we see him he is on a train to the coast to see the ocean when a young mother, and her daughter, come into his train compartment.
The Bridle
Authors: Shortliffe L. A. ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: October 2021

Should you ask honest questions even if asking those questions will cause you to be the object of public cruelty and ostracization? In this work of philosophical short story fiction, the narrator is serving a six-month punishment of “condemning.” During her punishment she must wear a gag in her mouth, and a cage over her face, whenever she leaves her house. Furthermore, all those seeing her will know her, loath her, and ridicule her. Showing the least kindness to her could put the person showing the kindness at risk. Because of her condemning, the narrator has lost her job and is forced to dig through trash cans for rotting food to eat. She has also had her children taken away from her. While we do not know what she did to deserve this punishment, it seems to have involved asking public questions, or making public statements, that were criminal within the society.