bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Physiological responses of broiler chickens fed reduced-energy diets supplemented with emulsifiers
Authors: Oketch Elijah Ogola , Lee Jung Woo , Yu Myunghwan , Hong Jun Seon , Kim Yu Bin , Nawarathne Shan Randima , Chiu Josh Wen-Cheng , Heo Jung Min
Published: June 2022

Objective: To investigate the physiological effects of exogenous emulsifiers in broiler chickens that were fed tallow-incorporated reduced-energy diets over 35 days.Methods: A total of 256 Ross 308 one-day-old broilers (42.28±0.16 g) were randomly allocated in a 2×2 factorial arrangement to 32 pens with eight chicks per cage. Birds were fed one of four dietary treatments as follows: i) positive control (PCN; energy sufficient diet); ii) negative control (NCN; energy-deficient diet, –100 ME kcal/kg); iii) PCL (PCN plus 0.05% emulsifier); and iv) NCL (NCN plus 0.05% emulsifier). Growth performance was evaluated weekly whereas assessments for the carcass traits, digestibility, some blood metabolites, ileal morphology, and meat quality were measured on d 21 and d 35.Results: Birds fed the NCL diet had higher (p<0.05) body weights, daily gains, daily feed intake, and improved feed efficiency over the entire 35-day period. Improvements (p<0.05) for the ileal digestibility of crude fat, energy, and dry matter commensurate with longer (p<0.05) villus heights were also observed with emulsifiers in the NCL and PCL diets. For the carcass measurements, only the liver weights were increased (p<0.05) with emulsifiers in the supplemented groups. For blood metabolites, higher (p<0.05) lipase levels were noticed with emulsifiers in the NCL and PCL diets. In addition, marginal reductions (p = 0.076; p = 0.095, respectively) were also noted with emulsifiers for the total cholesterol and triglyceride contents on d 35. Regarding meat quality, breast muscle yellowness was increased (p<0.05) with emulsifier use in supplemented groups.Conclusion: Our results suggest that emulsifier supplementation at 0.05% in diets could potentially improve the growth performance and nutrient digestibility of broilers over 35 days. This could compensate for the lower growth performance that could be recorded with fat-incorporated lower-energy diets.
Intermetallic Compound Growth Induced by Electromigration in Sn-2.5Ag Solder Joints with ENEPIG Surface Finish
Authors: Yu Jieun , Kim Sujong , Hong Won Sik , Kang Namhyun
Published: June 2022

The equation for predicting the growth behavior of intermetallic compounds (IMC) by electromigration (EM) of the Cu/ENEPIG/Sn-2.5Ag/Cu solder joint was modeled, and the actual behavior observed through experiments and the predicted behavior were compared. After reflow, (Cu, Ni)6Sn5 was formed near the ENEPIG/solder interface, and Cu6Sn5 was produced near the solder/Cu interface. Furthermore, Cu6Sn5 islands and Ag3Sn were formed with the β-Sn matrix in the solder. The mobility of Cu, Ni, and Sn atoms at the ENEPIG/IMC/solder interface was calculated to derive a thickness variation equation of the IMC with respect to the current application time. The modeling predicted that if the current density was maintained for 250 h at 10 kA/cm2, the IMC thickness increased by 4.2 ㎛. As a result of the EM experiment, the IMC at the ENEPIG/solder interface grew by 4.2 ㎛; this exactly matched the prediction. A comparison of the thickness of the IMC layer indicated that the OSP/solder interface produced approximately 9 ㎛, and the ENEPIG/solder interface grew by approximately 4.2 ㎛. Therefore, the Ni plating layer of the ENEPIG surface treatment prevented the diffusion of Cu and suppressed the growth of IMC by approximately 50 %.
Laser Soldering Process Optimization of MEMS Probe of Probe Card for Semiconductor Wafer Test
Authors: Kim Myeongin , Hong Won Sik , Kim Mi-Song
Published: June 2022

In this study, the laser soldering process of probe-multilayer ceramic (MLC) substrates was optimized using Type 4 (T4) and Type 7 (T7) Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu (SAC305), T7 Sn-0.7Cu solders to improve the high-temperature durability of probe solder joints and satisfy the fine pitch requirements of the soldering process. Thermal cycle tests (TCTs) were performed to compare the heat resistance characteristics of the probe solder joint. The results showed that the bonding strength degradation rates of the SAC305 and Sn-0.7Cu solders after the TCT were within 40% compared to that of the as-soldered state. Because the probe surface and MLC were plated with Ni/Au, various intermetallic compounds (IMCs) were observed at the solder joint. The total IMC thickness of the T7 solder joint was thinner than that of the T4 solder because of the difference in redox reactions according to the particle size of the solder paste. The fracture surface of the probe-MLC solder joint after the shear strength test exhibited a mixed ductile and brittle fracture, and that of the Sn-0.7Cu solder joint exhibited a ductile fracture with numerous dimples.
A novel mutation in GJC2 associated with hypomyelinating leukodystrophy type 2 disorder
Authors: Komachali Sajad Rafiee , Sheikholeslami Mozhgan , Salehi Mansoor
Published: June 2022

Hypomyelinating leukodystrophy type 2 (HLD2), is an inherited genetic disease of the central nervous system caused by recessive mutations in the gap junction protein gamma 2 (GJC2/GJA12). HLD2 is characterized by nystagmus, developmental delay, motor impairments, ataxia, severe speech problem, and hypomyelination in the brain. The GJC2 sequence encodes connexin 47 protein (Cx47). Connexins are a group of membrane proteins that oligomerize to construct gap junctions protein. In the present study, a novel missense mutation gene c.760G>A (p.Val254Met) was identified in a patient with HLD2 by performing whole exome sequencing. Following the discovery of the new mutation in the proband, we used Sanger sequencing to analyze his affected sibling and parents. Sanger sequencing verified homozygosity of the mutation in the proband and his affected sibling. The autosomal recessive inheritance pattern was confirmed since Sanger sequencing revealed both healthy parents were heterozygous for the mutation. PolyPhen2, SIFT, PROVEAN, and CADD were used to evaluate the function prediction scores of detected mutations. Cx47 is essential for oligodendrocyte function, including adequate myelination and myelin maintenance in humans. Novel mutation p.Val254Met is located in the second extracellular domain of Cx47, both extracellular loops are highly conserved and probably induce intramolecular disulfide interactions. This novel mutation in the Cx47 gene causes oligodendrocyte dysfunction and HLD2 disorder.
Mathematical modeling of the impact of Omicron variant on the COVID-19 situation in South Korea
Authors: Oh Jooha , Apio Catherine , Park Taesung
Published: June 2022

The rise of newer coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) variants has brought a challenge to ending the spread of COVID-19. The variants have a different fatality, morbidity, and transmission rates and affect vaccine efficacy differently. Therefore, the impact of each new variant on the spread of COVID-19 is of interest to governments and scientists. Here, we proposed mathematical SEIQRDVP and SEIQRDV3P models to predict the impact of the omicron variant on the spread of the COVID-19 situation in South Korea. SEIQEDVP considers one vaccine level at a time while SEIQRDV3P considers three vaccination levels (only one dose received, full doses received, and full doses + booster shots received) simultaneously. The omicron variant’s effect was contemplated as a weighted sum of the delta and omicron variants’ transmission rate and tuned using a hyperparameter k. Our models’ performances were compared with common models like SEIR, SEIQR, and SEIQRDVUP using the root mean square error (RMSE). SEIQRDV3P performed better than the SEIQRDVP model. Without consideration of the variant effect, we don’t see a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases and high RMSE values. But, with consideration of the omicron variant, we predicted a continuous rapid rise in COVID-19 cases until maybe herd immunity is developed in the population. Also, the RMSE value for the SEIQRDV3P model decreased by 27.4%. Therefore, modeling the impact of any new risen variant is crucial in determining the trajectory of the spread of COVID-19 and determining policies to be implemented.
The impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity of Czech children
Authors: Štveráková Tereza , Jačisko Jakub , Busch Andrew , Šafářová Marcela , Kolář Pavel , Kobesová Alena
Published: June 2022

Introduction: The pandemic of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and related restrictions (closed schools and sports centers, social isolation, masks) may have a negative impact on children’s health. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the level of physical activity (PA) of Czech children during COVID-19 in autumn 2020. Methods: Ninety-eight Czech children (mean age = 10.1 ± 1.47 years) completed the standardized Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Czech Children (PAQ-C/cz) during COVID lockdown. Data were compared with previously published norms. Thirty-five children also reported daily number of steps measured by accelerometers. Results: Total PAQ-C score was 0.38 lower during COVID compared to Pre-COVID [t(302) = 5.118., p
< .001]. The male PAQ-C total score was 0.37 lower [t(146) = 3.21., p = .002)] and the female total score was 0.39 lower [t(154) = 3.97., p < .001] during COVID compared to Pre-COVID. Specifically, responses of PA during spare time, before-school, physical education (PE), and recess were significantly lower during COVID. The average number of steps was 7.767 steps/day (boys = 9.255; girls = 6.982). Conclusions: COVID lockdown resulted in significant reduction of PA in Czech children. Strategies to promote adequate PA of children during the pandemic need to be determined.
Remedial Physical Education in the Czech education system
Authors: Vařeková Jitka , Křivánková Markéta , Nováková Pavlína , Prokešová Eva , Daďová Klára
Published: June 2022

Remedial Physical Education (RPE) in the context of education is a school subject focused on promoting health and developing physical literacy in children with special educational needs (SEN). The subject RPE has more than seventy-years long tradition in Czech Republic and support in legislation and the Framework Educational Program. However, despite the emphasis on the importance of supporting children with SEN, the number of schools that offer this subject is declining. For systemic change, it is extremely important to carefully analyze factors leading to this situation. These include, e.g. possibility to exempt pupils from physical education classes, organizational demands and nonenforcement of the provision of SEN, insufficient preparation of future teachers, the outdated paradigm of the field, and negative attitudes of students and parents to physical education in schools.
Challenges and opportunities for health promotion in the school environment in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Marádová Eva , Šlechtová Pavla
Published: June 2022

The text responds to current problems associated with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education in the Czech Republic and abroad and discusses the current situation based on the latest available information. Specifically, it focuses on the influence of this severe health threat on the societal perception of the importance of health promotion and safety in school education. The COVID-19 pandemic constitutes a new milestone in formal and informal health and safety education development. Based on the results of research in the Czech Republic and abroad, the text demonstrates the need to expand activities to promote health and safety in schools in the future (in terms of ensuring physical, mental and social wellbeing), and thus the need to increase the number of lessons per week for health and safety education in the primary and lower secondary education curriculum. We propose that the Framework Education Programme for Primary and Lower Secondary Educationin corporates (as part of the forthcoming revision) the necessary adequate changes aimed at broader health promotion both in the overall concept of school life and especially in the educational field, including health and safety topics.
Dança Criativa e Improvisação: benefícios para cognição de crianças e adolescentes
Authors: Nascimento Marcelo de Maio
Published: June 2022

Este texto tem por fim abordar os benefícios do ensino da dança criativa para cognição e capacidade criativa de crianças e adolescentes. Uma das técnicas da metodologia de dança criativa é a improvisação, seus procedimentos estimulam os participantes a refletirem e criarem padrões de movimentação e sequências coreográficas dirigidas por temas pré-estabelecidos. Assim, o ato do dançar exige do aluno não apenas ajustes motores, mas também rítmicos, além do uso da expressão e imaginação. Durante à interpretação da dança e música regiões do cérebro são ativadas, isso traz benefícios para funções neurais, como raciocínio lógico, linguagem, memória, atenção, visão, sensações e à própria motricidade. Desse modo, é possível promover o desempenho escolar do aluno. O presente texto apresenta um modelo conceitual para o entendimento da relação dança, cognição e criatividade, que foi fundamentado na fenomenologia da percepção e formação do conhecimento incorporado (embodied knowing). As de informações deste texto podem ampliar o entendimento da dança criativa, no contexto escolar, bem como, qualificar o uso da improvisação como ferramenta pedagógica. Conclui-se que a dança criativa traz benefícios para plasticidade neural do aluno, podendo beneficiar seu rendimento escolar
Os multiletramentos nas aulas da pós graduação como possibilidade de desencapsulação do currículo
Authors: Amorim Andrea Gabriela do Prado , Liberali Fernanda Coelho
Published: June 2022

Este artigo surge como parte de um projeto de pesquisa mais amplo, financiado pelo CNPq, PIPEq, PIPAD e CAPES. E teve como foco específico as aulas ministradas pelos seus autores na pós-graduação, com o uso das Tecnologias Digitais de Informação e Comunicação (TDIC) e de metodologias criativas. Objetivou investigar a construção de propostas de ensino-aprendizagem para romper limites representacionais e promover, assim, a desencapsulação dos saberes. Para tanto, visou-se responder à questão: Como desencapsular o currículo por meio das mídias? Seguindo, para tanto, o mesmo arcabouço teórico do projeto maior e a discussão sobre desencapsulação da aprendizagem e a Pedagogia dos Multiletramentos. Estruturou-se metodologicamente a partir da Pesquisa Crítica de Colaboração, compreendida como pesquisa de intervenção formativa, que permite a transformação intencional do contexto por meio da busca por soluções compartilhadas, tendo a crise como base do desenvolvimento e os agentes envolvidos como um coletivo. Os dados foram produzidos e coletados por meio de videogravação de aulas e por recuperação de dados das TDIC utilizadas. A análise do material selecionado foi feita por meio da argumentação multimodal, que permitiu combinar meios de criar e entrelaçar os significados produzidos em conjunto com os envolvidos. Os resultados apontaram que é possível ir além da teoria, na busca pela transformação dos contextos, partindo da análise e do estudo das realidades dos pós-graduandos utilizando as TDIC para alcançar os objetivos e criar propostas criativas na docência universitária.
Educação ambiental e artes visuais em territórios ecofenomenológicos
Authors: Geraldo Sonia Mara Samsel , Iared Valéria Ghisloti
Published: June 2022

Há décadas as inquietações com os problemas ambientais e as tentativas de encontrar soluções para os mesmos ocupam discursos e documentos e muitos autores apontam a baixa efetividade dessas políticas públicas. A emergência do tema na contemporaneidade traz à tona discussões sobre o ser humano, seus entendimentos, vínculos e conexões com e na natureza. O presente artigo visa abordar a temática através do ensino das artes visuais sob o viés da ecofenomenologia, onde a indissociabilidade entre ser humano e natureza e a confluência do pensamento ecológico com a fenomenologia instigam reflexões sobre a horizontalidade das relações num mundo mais que humano. Sob essa perspectiva situa-se arte e educação ambiental, são apresentados três artistas e obras, onde análises destes trabalhos são elaboradas, vislumbrando dialogar com questões cotidianas e refletir sobre comportamentos e escolhas.A experiência estética presente nesses fluxos ao longo das argumentações propicia um movimento para as potencialidades transformadoras que essa vivência oportuniza, revelando-se um significativo caminho para novos direcionamentos nas relações pós-humanas. As considerações foram elaboradas sob a égide de referenciais da fenomenologia, arte e educação ambiental.
A Anti-educação de Nietzsche: Assim Falou Zaratustra como um Poema de Auto-trans-formação
Authors: Tedesco Anderson Luiz , Oliveira Jelson
Published: June 2022

Neste artigo pretende-se analisar como a obra Assim Falou Zaratustra pode ser entendida como um processo de auto-trans-formação, segundo a perspectiva nietzschiana. Defende-se a tese de que tal perspectiva apresenta-se, a partir dos seus requisitos centrais, como uma anti-educação, na medida em que se contrapõe ao modelo educativo tradicional. Dessa perspectiva desdobrar-se-á a análise dos quatros principais aspectos da anti-educação de Nietzsche: o ensino da solidão, o ensino da elevação, o ensino da grande razão e o ensino da afirmação. Conclui-se, que tais aspectos servem como pano de fundo para refletir sobre as quatros lições centrais da obra nietzschiana (morte de deus, super-homem, vontade de poder e eterno retorno), formando um quadro interpretativo que articula as lições filosófico-existenciais com as perspectivas educativas nelas contidas e que resultam na inversão da perspectiva tradicional da educação, geralmente orientada para a gregariedade e aquilo que o filósofo alemão chama de negação da vida.
Dino Campana (un poeta italiano del siglo XX, entre lo maudit y la esquizofrenia)
Authors: Ladrón de Guevara Pedro Luis
Published: June 2022

En parte por limitar el mito a su realidad concreta, y en parte porque, como escribió Pasolini, «la lettura di Campana si trasforma in uno spettro di Campana stesso», el autor lleva a cabo una cuidadosa biografía basada en los documentos; estableciendo las relaciones que mantuvo con los otros escritores de su época y, sobre todo, haciendo un estudio sobre la «leyenda Campana», pues, a pesar de lo mucho que se ha hablado, no existe hasta la fecha ningún estudio sistemático sobre los elementos que la componen. Para lograr dicho objetivo, el autor tiene en cuenta que en Campana se ha desarrollado un proceso inverso al de la mayoría de los poetas: más que intentar comprender su poesía a través de su experiencia biográfica, se ha pretendido llenar las lagunas existentes en su vida con textos de su obra. Esto es peligroso en tanto en cuanto se olvida que la poesía es obra de creación y, como tal, debe su existencia tanto a la experiencia personal del autor como a su imaginación, su creatividad, su particular forma de ver la vida, sus esperanzas; no en vano tituló su obra Canti Orfici, orfismo, mundo de sueño e imaginario, etéreo.
Relationship Between Student Perceptions of a Constructivist Learning Environment, and their Motivational Beliefs and Self-Regulation of Effort
Authors: Senler Burcu
Published: June 2022

The aim of this study is twofold: first, to determine gender-related differences in students' perceptions of a constructivist learning environment, their motivational beliefs, and self-regulation of effort in a science lesson; secondly, to explore the relationship between these concepts. The correlational research was employed in this study. The sample consists of 489 students from five public middle schools in a small city in Turkey. The Constructivist Learning Environment Survey was utilized to assess students’ perceptions of their classroom learning environment in constructivist-oriented ways. The Students’ Adaptive Learning Engagement in Science survey was used to assess students’ motivation and self-regulation of effort in their science learning. The relationships between students’ perceptions of a constructivist learning environment and their motivational beliefs and self-regulation of effort were examined using canonical correlation analysis. According to the canonical analysis, middle school students’ perceptions of a constructivist learning environment are significantly related to their motivational beliefs and self-regulation of effort. Implications of these findings were discussed.
Performance comparison between Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 and Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S and Atellica IM SARS-CoV-2 Total and SARS-CoV-2 IgG assays
Authors: Jeong Seri , Hong Yoo Rha , Hwang Hyunyong
Published: June 2022

Background: Although serological severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) tests from several manufacturers have been introduced in South Korea and some are commercially available, the performance of these test kits has not yet been sufficiently validated. Therefore, we compared the performance of Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 (ACOV2) and Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S (ACOV2S) and Atellica IM SARS-CoV-2 Total (COV2T) and SARS-CoV-2 IgG (sCOVG) serological tests in this study.Methods: A total of 186 patient samples were used. For each test, we analyzed the positive rate of serological antibody tests, precision, linearity, and agreement among the four assays.Results: The positive rates of COV2T, sCOVG, and ACOV2S were high (81.7%–89.2%) in total, with those for ACOV2S being the highest, while those of ACOV2 were as low as 44.6%. This may be related to the high completion rate of vaccination in Korea. The repeatability and within-laboratory coefficients of variation were within the claimed allowable imprecision; however, further research is needed to establish an allowable imprecision at low concentrations. COV2T showed a linear fit, whereas sCOVG and ACOV2S were appropriately modeled with a nonlinear fit. Good agreement was found among COV2T, sCOVG, and ACOV2S; however, the agreement between ACOV2 and any one of the other methods was poor.Conclusions: Considering the different antigens used in serological SARS-CoV-2 antibody assays, the performance of the tested assays is thought to show no significant difference for the qualitative detection of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2.
Ciencia cognitiva y neuromarketing: investigación académica, tecnologías emergentes y desafíos profesionales
Authors: Baños Gonzalez Miguel , Baraybar Fernández Antonio
Published: June 2022

Analizar la eficacia de las comunicaciones que llevan a cabo los anunciantes es el primer paso para conocer si se están alcanzando los objetivos de comunicación previstos. Cada persona se enfrenta, diariamente, a miles de mensajes persuasivos y, durante décadas, se ha utilizado una gran variedad de técnicas de medición cuya principal limitación es su dependencia de la voluntad y capacidad de los consumidores para describir sus niveles de atención, emociones, preferencias y futuros comportamientos de compra. Es a finales del siglo XX cuando nace un paradigma que aporta nuevos métodos para profundizar y avanzar en el conocimiento de los mecanismos de la persuasión, especialmente en aquellos relacionados con la influencia de los aspectos emocionales del relato, y en cómo contribuyen en nuestros cambios cognitivos; este paradigma, aplicado al ámbito de la mercadotecnia, implica adaptar las técnicas de la neurociencia a las comunicaciones de marketing, dando lugar al neuromarketing. El objetivo de este monográfico es profundizar en el conocimiento de esta disciplina que, a pesar de contar con poco más de dos décadas de historia, dispone ya de un extenso corpus científico fundamentado en investigaciones empíricas.
A CASE OF TRAP SEQUENCE (ACARDIAC TWIN) TREATMENT WITH CONSERVATIVELY
Authors: BEĞENDİK Rabia Şerife , YAMAN İsmail , KURT Begüm , YURTÇU Nazan
Published: June 2022

TRAP sequence (twin reversed arterial perfusion) is a complication with a poor prognosis, seen only in monochorionic twin pregnancies, known as acardiac twin formation1. In the very early stages of the formation periods of twin pregnancies, as a result of the single formation of the placenta and the defective formation of the cord vessels of the second baby (acardiac twin), the heart and accordingly the brain development cannot occur in the baby with placenta abnormalities; but other parts of the body can develop in different combinations. Therefore, the second baby can develop from a separate creature to the other baby as a parasite. The normal twin, is known as the pump twin and provides the blood circulation of the acardiac twin. These inter twin anastomoses lead to circulatory confusion, the reverse circulatory morphogenesis interrupted and acardiac twinning occurs2. As the gestational week progresses, the baby grows and develops and this development is accompanied by other parasitic baby. Thus, the baby maintains the blood circulation of the parasitic baby, which is growing both with itself and with her/himself. If the mass development of the other parasitic structure continues in parallel, the heart, which tries to maintain the circulation, may not be able to fulfill this task after a while and fall into failure, and even a healthy baby may be lost for this reason3. This case is presented because the patient had a healthy twin who was born due to the onset of preterm labor that was not terminated at the request of the family, and the other twin with acardiac anencephaly.
Rest in Motion (Hillman Curtis In Memoriam)
Authors: Alberich-Pascual Jordi
Published: June 2022

Son muchas las cosas que han cambiado en el ámbito multimedia desde que hace veinte años naciera Mosaic. Esta publicación ha sido un testimonio privilegiado de dos décadas repletas tanto de revolucionarias irrupciones tecnológicas, como de imprevistas ausencias y despedidas empresariales.
Some Features of Administrative Responsibility for Violation of the Rules of the Light Transmission of Car Windows
Authors: Andreev Petr Gennad'evich
Published: June 2022

The subject of the study is the illegality of driving a vehicle with improper light transmission of car windows. The object of the study is the social relations that develop in the process of driving a vehicle on which tinted windows with a light transmission of less than 70% are installed in violation of the legislation of the Russian Federation. The author examines in detail such aspects of the topic as the application of Part 3.1 of Article 12.5 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation as a basis for the use of such a measure to ensure proceedings in cases of administrative offenses as the prohibition of vehicle operation. Particular attention is paid to the duty of traffic police officers to use special technical means when checking the light transmission of car windows and the data of those special technical means reflected in the protocol. The main conclusions of the study can be determined as the need to adopt more severe penalties for the operation of vehicles with the presence of tinting or prohibit the operation of the vehicle with such malfunctions. A special contribution of the author to the study of is a comparative analysis of various points of view on the use of vehicles on which tinted windshields and front side windows are installed in violation of legal norms. The novelty of the study lies in the consideration of judicial practice indicating that driving a vehicle whose front side windows do not meet the requirements of the technical regulations on the safety of wheeled vehicles forms part of an administrative offense provided for in Part 3.1 of Article 12.5 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation.
The Impact of Competition and Risk Exposure on Profitability of the Romanian Banking System During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Dinu Vasile , Bunea Mariana
Published: June 2022

In the context of the economic uncertainty generated at the national level and caused not only by the COVID-19 pandemic, for a healthy evolution of business relations in the competitive environment, for resilience and survival in this context of the pandemic and efforts to counteract possible financial losses, optimal risk management plays a key role in the banking system to avoid excessive exposure with a negative impact on financial performance. The present research aimed to provide an analysis of the potential relationship between the competition presented on the example of the Romanian banking market (before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and after its start), risk management in terms of risk-weighted assets (credit risk, market risk and operational risk), on one hand, and the profitability of the banking system measured by the ROA (return on assets) indicator, on the other. In order to test the formulated hypotheses, the authors used a predominantly quantitative research methodology based on a statistically deductive analysis with a series of testing objectives and potential cause-effect links. The results of this study indicate, before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the existence of a significant intensity correlation between the banks’ exposure to the total risk (RWA) (risk-weighted assets) and the market share (as dependent variables) and the banking performance indicator (ROA) (as an independent variable) and, after the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic, banks’ exposure to the credit risk, together with the position on the banking market.
On Weak Projection Invariant Extending Modules
Authors: Kara Yeliz
Published: June 2022

We introduce the notion of weak π-extending modules which is a proper generalization of π-extending and weak CS-modules. Several characterizations and connections between weak π-extending modules and related concepts are obtained. Direct sums and direct summand properties are also provided. Moreover, we investigate when the former class has an indecomposable decomposition and exchange properties.
Gene expression phylogenies and ancestral transcriptome reconstruction resolves major transitions in the origins of pregnancy
Authors: Mika Katelyn , Whittington Camilla M , McAllan Bronwyn M , Lynch Vincent J
Published: June 2022

Structural and physiological changes in the female reproductive system underlie the origins of pregnancy in multiple vertebrate lineages. In mammals, the glandular portion of the lower reproductive tract has transformed into a structure specialized for supporting fetal development. These specializations range from relatively simple maternal nutrient provisioning in egg-laying monotremes to an elaborate suite of traits that support intimate maternal-fetal interactions in Eutherians. Among these traits are the maternal decidua and fetal component of the placenta, but there is considerable uncertainty about how these structures evolved. Previously, we showed that changes in uterine gene expression contributes to several evolutionary innovations during the origins of pregnancy (Mika et al., 2021b). Here, we reconstruct the evolution of entire transcriptomes (‘ancestral transcriptome reconstruction’) and show that maternal gene expression profiles are correlated with degree of placental invasion. These results indicate that an epitheliochorial-like placenta evolved early in the mammalian stem-lineage and that the ancestor of Eutherians had a hemochorial placenta, and suggest maternal control of placental invasiveness. These data resolve major transitions in the evolution of pregnancy and indicate that ancestral transcriptome reconstruction can be used to study the function of ancestral cell, tissue, and organ systems.
Centralized,Leadership, Ministerial Dominance, and Improvised Instruments: The Governance of COVID in Finland
Authors: Niemikari Risto , Raunio Tapio
Published: June 2022

Analyzing the governance of the COVID crisis in Finland, this article shows that in terms of organization and communication the strategy combined elements of centralized leadership, ministerial dominance, and scientific expertise. The government adopted an uncertainty avoidance approach in mid-March 2020, declaring the state of emergency and imposing strict anti-pandemic measures. The first wave of the pandemic was characterized by a sense of national urgency both in terms of policy and public opinion, which appreciated the active leadership of the government. Subsequently the government shifted to a more decentralized pandemic governance under normal legislation, with targeted regional solutions favored more instead of nation-wide measures. This produced occasional tensions between regional authorities and the government. The Prime Minister’s Office was in charge, but the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health retained most of the actual decision-making and horizontal coordination as well as governmental communication created challenges. The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare was highly visible throughout the crisis, but occasionally the views of the health authorities and the executive differed.
Dual Pass Band Filter using Quad Stub Loaded Uniform Impedance Resonator
Authors: Neogi A. , Panda J. R.
Published: June 2022

A low loss, highly selective and miniaturized dual pass band filter for the wireless (WiMAX, WLAN) application is proposed in this paper. The filter is designed with Multimode resonators, constructed with Uniform Impedance Resonator (UIR) and multiple open stubs. Two different coupling schemes (electronic and magnetic) are observed for the said dual pass bands. A detail analysis about the dimension of the resonators, resonating conditions and frequency calculations are presented in this paper. The dual pass bands are achieved at 3.45 GHz and 5.4 GHz with minimum pass band insertion loss (|IL|) 0.1 and 0.18 dB and the pass band Fractional Band widths (FBW) 4% and 8% respectively. With proper optimizations, Transmission Zeros (TZ) are achieved on both sides of the dual pass bands and the spurious pass band are kept around -20dB level and hence good selectivity is achieved. The overall size of the filter is optimized for the best possible results in terms of Insertion Loss, Return Loss and selectivity, is found to be (24.2 x 21)mm = (0.28 x 0.24)λg = 0.06 λg2.
La publicidad de los permisos de edificación: una incorrecta aplicación supletoria de la Ley N° 19.880
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Bocchi Jimenez Giannina
Published: June 2022

Si bien la Ley General de Urbanismo y Construcciones regula la publicidad de los permisos de edificación, la Corte Suprema viene sosteniendo que, en ciertos casos, deben además publicarse en el Diario Oficial. Ello constituye una aplicación supletoria incorrecta de la Ley N° 19.880, por no existir laguna normativa alguna que colmar.
Existencia, cómputo e interrupción del plazo del recurso de protección contra la Administración del Estado
Authors: Larroucau Jorge
Published: June 2022

Este artículo analiza los principales problemas dogmáticos provocados por el plazo para recurrir de protección en contra de la Administración del Estado durante la vigencia de la Constitución de 1980. Esto incluye el estudio de la existencia de un plazo, su extensión y el inicio del cómputo, además de la forma en que se entiende su interrupción cuando la persona acude previamente a la vía administrativa. En todos estos ámbitos los fallos de protección revelan un intento de las Cortes por equilibrar el acceso a la justicia con la seguridad jurídica.
El derecho al plazo razonable en procedimientos administrativos tributarios: el caso chileno
Authors:   Universidad Austral de Chile, Osorio Morales Hugo , Garcia Yzaguirre Victor ,   Universidad de Los Lagos (Chile)
Published: June 2022

El artículo identifica problemas de indeterminación y desigualdad en la aplicabilidad del derecho a ser juzgado en un plazo razonable en los procesos de reclamo de liquidaciones y de cobranza de obligaciones tributarias en Chile. Asimismo, presentamos posibles medidas para solucionarlos.
Association of High Levels of High-Sensitive C-Reactive Protein with Metabolic Syndrome- A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Nichat Prashant K , Dholariya Sagar J , Abichandani Leela G
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Elevated high-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) might be associated with prolonged low inflammation stage like Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and also predicts onset of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Precise association of hsCRP with occurrence of MetS among Western part of India is less clear. Aim: To evaluate serum hsCRP level in MetS patients and its association with occurrence of MetS, components of MetS and demographic variables. Materials and Methods: This was a hospital based cross- sectional study, carried out on 86 cases of MetS and 86 age and sex matched apparently healthy controls for a duration of 20 months in Grant Government Medical College and Associated Hospital, Mumbai. The detailed history including alcohol consumption and smoking, Waist Circumference (WC), Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressures (SBP, DBP) were taken from all the study participants. Diagnosis of MetS was done according to revised National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III) criteria. About 5 mL venous blood was collected by venepuncture for measurement of hsCRP, Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG), Triglyceride (TAG) and HDL-C. Chi-square test, unpaired t-test, one-way ANOVA and multivariate linear regression model were used for statistical analysis by using SPSS 16.0 software. The p-value of <0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Results: Mean value of hsCRP was 4.97±1.48 mg/L and 2.99±1.20 mg/L in MetS cases and controls, respectively. The mean difference of hsCRP was statistically highly significant (p<0.001). The hsCRP level of >3.0 mg/L (OR= 5.8, CI=2.68- 13.5, p<0.001) and 1-3 mg/L (OR= 2.6, CI=1.24-6.19, p<0.01) were significantly associated with MetS. The hsCRP was significantly higher in older age groups (p<0.001), heavy alcohol use (p<0.01), WC (p<0.003) and FBG (p<0.03) in MetS cases. Serum hsCRP level was independently positively associated with age (β=0.26, p=0.01), WC (β=0.33, p=0.001) and FBG (β=0.25, p=0.02) in MetS cases. Conclusion: The hsCRP was significantly associated with MetS syndrome particularly in cases with high WC and fasting blood sugar.
A Study on Lipid Abnormalities in Hyperthyroidism and their Response to Antithyroid Drugs
Authors: Hussain Amer , Bhat Moomin Hussain , Misgar Raiz Ahmad , Bashir Mir Iftikhar , Wani Arshad Iqbal
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Alterations in various lipid parameters have been reported in patients with thyroid dysfunction but the evidence is controversial. The magnitude of changes in plasma Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) levels after restoration of the euthyroid state varies from patient to patient and depends on multiple factors including the severity and duration of the thyroid dysfunction and the presence of any pre-treatment primary lipid disorder apart from diet and body weight. In addition, Asians have dyslipidemia at a lower Body Mass Index (BMI) than Western population and the effect of thyroid disorders and response to treatment may also be different. Aim: To explore the relationships between hyperthyroidism and the lipid profile of patients and the response to antithyroid drugs. Materials and Methods: A case-control study was conducted over one year, in 57 newly diagnosed patients with hyperthyroidism and 57 control subjects. All patients and controls had thyroid hormone and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels and fasting lipid profile; the patients had a repeat fasting lipid profile after restoration of euthyroid state with antithyroid drug. The data was analysed using IBM-Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0. Results: The mean age of patients (34.7±10.93 years) and controls (32.3±10.75 years) were comparable (p=0.239). Hyperthyroid patients presented with significantly lower serum levels of Total Cholesterol (TC), (125±29.7 mg/dL), LDL, (74.7±19.43 mg/dL), HDL, (37.8±7.87 mg/dL), Triglycerides (TG), (123.2±64.5 mg/ dL) and Very Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (VLDL-C), (24.6±12.91 mg/dL) than the control subjects- 174.6±34.68 mg/ dL, 109.3±23.4 mg/dL, 41.35±7.56 mg/dL, 157.2±86.21 mg/dL and 31.4±17.28 mg/dL respectively (p<0.05). All the patients were treated with carbimazole; with a mean starting dose of 33.2±6.59 mg/day. Post-treatment, after achieving euthyroidism, the mean levels of TC, LDL, HDL, TG, VLDL of the patients were significantly higher than pre-treatment value (p<0.05). Significant negative correlation was seen between serum thyroxine and LDL (p<0.04) and TSH and HDL (p<0.001), once patients achieved control of thyrotoxicosis. Conclusion: There was significant decrease in lipid parameters in hyperthyroid state which showed improvement after achieving control of thyrotoxicosis with carbimazole.
APLICAÇÃO DE UM PROTOCOLO DE AVALIAÇÃO RÁPIDA NAS MARGENS DO RIO PARAGUAI, CÁCERES/MT, BRASIL
Authors: Vilarinho da Silva Rosimeire , Divino Silva Alves Vancleber , Viviani Neto Atilio , Mara Batista Rayane , Alves de Souza Célia
Published: June 2022

As ações antrópicas têm gerado grandes impactos nas paisagens através do intenso processo de modificação das áreas naturais para diversos outros tipos de uso do solo e da fragmentação das áreas com cobertura vegetal. O estudo foi realizado no município de Cáceres, em um segmento do rio Paraguai. Seu objetivo foi analisar os diferentes tipos de uso e ocupação da margem esquerda e direita no segmento do rio Paraguai entre a cidade de Cáceres e o Barranco do Touro. Foi realizado um trabalho de campo, utilizando-se a técnica de observação da área de estudo e a identificação dos diversos usos e tipos de ocupação, através de um protocolo de avaliação rápida proposto por Callisto et al. (2002), que é um instrumento que tem por objetivo avaliar a estrutura e o funcionamento dos ecossistemas aquáticos, de modo que possam contribuir com o manejo e a conservação desses ambientes. O estudo apontou que os diferentes tipos de usos e ocupações nas margens do rio Paraguai têm refletido diretamente nas condições ambientais do rio.
Hinge Total Domination on Some Graph Families
Authors: Consistente Leocint F. , Jr. Isagani S. Cabahug,
Published: June 2022

set S of vertices in a graph G = (V (G);E(G)) is a hinge dominating set if every vertex \(u\) \(\in\) V \(\setminus \) \(S\) is adjacent to some vertex \(u\) \(\in\) \(S\) and a vertex \(w\) \(\in\) V \(\setminus\) \(S\)  such that (\(v\), \(w\)) is not an edge in E(G). The hinge domination number \(\gamma\)\(h\)(\(G\)) is the minimum size of a hinged dominating set. A set S is called a total dominating set of G if for every vertex in V , including those in S is adjacent to at least one vertex in S. The cardinality of a minimum total dominating set in G is called the total domination number of G and denoted as \(\gamma\)\(h\)(\(G\)) In this study, a new parameter called hinged total dominating set was introduced and defined as, a hinge total dominating set of a graph G is a set S of vertices of G such that S is both a hinge dominating set and total dominating set. The hinge total domination number, \(\gamma\)\(h\)(\(G\)) is the minimum cardinality of a hinge total dominating set of G. We initiate a study of hinge total dominating set and present its characterization. In addition, we also determine the exact values of hinge total domination number on some graph families.
Regulating Function of Exogenous Salicylic Acid on Sugar Metabolism in Tomato Seedlings
Authors: Zhao Bao-zhen , Wu Zhong-fen , Peng Wan-tong , Zheng Cheng-xiang , Cui Na
Published: June 2022

Aims: SA (Salicylic acid) is a key regulator for sugar metabolic pathway, but the regulating function on sugar metabolism in tomato seedlings is imperfect. In this study, tomato seedlings were sprayed with SA, and then soluble sugar contents, enzyme related to sugar metabolism levels, gene expressions were determined.

Study Design: In order to analyze the mechanism of SA in sugar metabolic pathway, tomato seedlings were sprayed with SA, and then soluble sugar contents, enzyme related to sugar metabolism levels, gene expressions were determined.

Place and Duration of Study: College of Biological Science and Technology, between December 2021 and May 2022.

Methodology: The expressions of genes related to sugar metabolism in tomato were measured by qRT-PCR. The contents of soluble sugar in tomato seedings were measured with HPLC (High performance liquid chromatography).

Results: The sugar metabolism in tomato seedlings was affected by SA treatment for 6 h. The contents of fructose, glucose and sucrose were improved in tomato seedlings by SA treatment. Between 6 to 24 h, enzymatic activities of SlAI, SlNI and SlSS were higher than those in controls, while there was little change in enzyme activity of SISPS.

Conclusion: The contents of soluble sugar, enzyme activities related to sugar metabolism had changed considerably by SA treatment. Especially from 6 h to 24 h after SA treatment, the contents of fructose and glucose were significantly higher than those of the control group, and the changes of sugar contents were mainly related to the increases of enzyme activities of AI, NI and SS, suggesting that SA treatment mainly affected the activities of SlAI, SlNI and SlSS to promote the accumulations of soluble sugars.
Role of Artificial Intelligence in Bangladesh: Current Insights and Future Prospects
Authors: Ahmed Mustak
Published: June 2022

The modern age is the age of digitalization and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) has played a major role on our daily life. AI based technology has the certain ability to remove our burden and labor from several sectors. This is very helpful for every sector and blessing for human civilization. For Bangladesh perspective the AI has played key role for them to make them a fastest developing country on South Asia. Purpose of this research report is identifying AI adoption opportunities for Bangladesh that can transcend its future prospect towards more prosperity. Bangladesh has recently applied all the technologies to develop their every sector. This has created a good impact on their economic growth and gross GDP. But still have some challenges’ they faced to adopt the AI. The Government has initiated different policies and rules to modify the application of AI in Bangladesh. Economy of Bangladesh is the 2nd fastest growing economy with frequency of 7.1%, and expected influence of AI economy of Bangladesh could boost 45% of gain. AI Proper implication of this technology will help Bangladesh to make Nation better. In this relevance, it is quite essential for the government of this country to take some futuristic attempts in order to implement AI across all service sectors. This shed light on current progress and future prospect in Bangladesh with the help of conclusive design and secondary data.