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The Digital Life of Modern Corporations: Corporate Management Mechanisms and What the Future Holds
Authors: Laptev V. A.
Published: July 2022

Digital transformation of the economy has redefined approaches  to  the  issues  of  legal  capacity,   corporate   governance  and management of business processes. Traditional management mechanisms are no longer competitive unless used in conjunction with dynamically developing digital technologies. This article reviews the lifecycle of a “digital corporation” from the moment of its establishment (i.e., from the moment it acquires legal capacity), the processes related to its governance and management (intra-corporate and intra-productive relations), as well as the documentation of the outcome of its business and production activities. We discuss the “digital footprint” left by corporations in public registers, a unified space of trust implemented as  a digital interactive environment, “digital afterlife,” and the adjustment of the legal capacity of corporations in view of the automation of their business processes. Furthermore, we provide several examples of digital management tools that are replacing traditional forms of management that rely solely on human cognition. We introduce three types of digital management: remote management (exercised by humans); smart management (based on algorithms designed by human engineers); and artificial intelligence (AI) management (that does not require human involvement). The article discusses the distinctive characteristics of each of these types of management and their potential joint application. Legal risks associated with the use of digital technologies for the assessment and documentation of production and economic activities (e-accounting, cloud data, open-access information, public registers) are identified. The study relies on empirical economic, legal and technological data pertaining to the legal status of  a  modern  mixed-capital  business  corporation.  We present an overview of currently available IT solutions for digital corporation (e-corporation) management and modification of traditional management tools, and provide an assessment of the prospects for the future development of these technologies. We emphasize the role of law in the digitalization of the economy and offer approaches to legislative work aimed at the legal regulation of modern corporate management.
Predictive Policing: High-tech Modeling as a Method to Identify Serial Killers
Authors: Bertovskiy L. V. , Novogonskaya M. S. , Fedorov A. R.
Published: July 2022

The article considers the development of predictive policing in Russia through the creation of software, based on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify  serial  killers.  Forensic  modelling in crime investigation, in particular modern digital twin technology is analyzed. The system of the digital twin is trained on the basis of a set    of mathematical models of various level of complexity and specified by results of full-scale experiments. Existing approaches to solving the serial killer portrait problem are investigated. Digital twins in conjunction with machine learning can predict  the  behavior  of  the  object  under  study in the future, based on statistical data and accelerate the work of the investigator in the investigation of serial crimes.
EMOTICEME “SURPRISE” IN THE ASPECT OF PROJECTIVELY AND PRA GMATICALLY CONSTRUCTED INFORMATION
Authors: Анумян К.С. , Карабулатова И.С.
Published: July 2022

Представлен анализ способов выражения эмотикемы «удивление» прямым и косвенным речевым актом в  языке. Работа проводится в  рамках антропоцентрической научной парадигмы и  стоит на стыке таких важнейших для современной лингвистики дисциплинарных областей, как эмотиология, лингвокультурология, психолингвистика, этнолингвистика. Также рассмотрены основные идеи и понятия, необходимые для проведения анализа, и проблемы, связанные со способами представленности эмотикемы «удивление» в русском языке. По результатам анализа практического материала выявлено, что эмотикема «удивление» чаще всего представлена проективно построенным текстом – прагматически она реализуется редко, в основном это описательно представленная информация.

Th e article is devoted to the analysis of the ways of expressing the emoticeme of surprise by direct and indirect speech act in the Russian language. Th e work is carried out within the framework of the anthropocentric scientifi c paradigm and stands at the crossroads of such important disciplinary areas for modern linguistics as emotiology, linguoculturology, psycholinguistics, ethnolinguistics. We also consider the main ideas and concepts that are necessary for the analysis, as well as problems related to the ways of representing the emoticeme of surprise in the Russian language. as the analysis of practical material shows, the emoticeme of surprise is most oft en represented by a projectively constructed text: pragmatically it is rarely realized, mostly it is descriptive information presented.
CENSORSHIP IN THE COVERA GE OF TOPICS OF INFORMATION TENSION AND CONFLICT IN THE GERMAN INTERNET SPACE
Authors: Кириллов А.В. , Карабулатова И.С.
Published: July 2022

Рассмотрены ситуации с цензурой в Интернете в Германии. Предпринята попытка проследить и выявить причины развития контроля публикаций в социальных сетях. Даны характеристики медиапространства в Германии в целом и освещены попытки выхода на него новых участников. Изучены эффективность используемых методов контроля и общие тенденции развития медиапространства.

Th is article is devoted to the study of the situation with Internet censorship in Germany. an att empt has been made to trace and identify the reasons for the development of the control of publications in  social networks. Th e  article describes the  characteristics of  the  media space in  Germany as a whole and highlights the att empts of new participants to enter it. Th e eff ectiveness of the control methods used and the general trends in the development of the media space are studied.
Approach to imaging of lesions of Jaw
Authors: Janu Amit , Shukla Shreya , Padashetty Shubham
Published: July 2022

Lesions of the jaw range from benign to benign aggressive to malignant etiologies. They can be cysts, cyst-like lesions or tumors. These can be odontogenic or non-odontogenic. Imaging plays a vital role in narrowing down the list of possible differential diagnoses. A systematic approach is essential to provide a meaningful diagnosis for each patient. These lesions can broadly be radiolucent or radio-opaque on radiography which is the most widely used preliminary imaging modality. With the development of advanced imaging techniques, the role of the radiologist has become indispensable. This review article aims to make the radiologists familiar with the commonly encountered jaw lesions and help develop a systematic approach for the evaluation of these lesions.
Connexa: No. 14 Junio 2022: Síntesis de información y datos sobre integración y comercio
Authors:   Instituto para la Integración de América Latina y el Caribe
Published: July 2022

La guerra entre Rusia y Ucrania implica un nuevo shock a la economía mundial que pone freno a la recuperación postpandemia. Los efectos se reflejan en una desaceleración de la actividad económica, de los flujos comerciales internacionales y en un nuevo salto en los precios de las materias primas, que ya habían aumentado notablemente en 2021. La fragilidad del contexto se completa con algunos fenómenos no resueltos en el marco de la pandemia, como las nuevas olas de contagio, las fricciones en las cadenas globales de valor, los altos costos del transporte y los ajustes esperados en la política económica para contener las tensiones inflacionarias a nivel mundial. Los países de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) enfrentan este complejo escenario a partir de realidades heterogéneas.
The Mathematical Modeling of Mechanical Group Debarking in a Barking Drum
Authors: Kunickaya Ol'ga , Shvetsova Viktoria , Tikhonov Evgeniy , Kolominova Marina , Borisov Vyacheslav , Levushkin Dmitry , Lavrov Mikhail , Dmitrieva Natalia
Published: July 2022

The process of wood debarking plays a crucial role in determining the price and quality of the final product. Hence, this work aims to elaborate on a theoretical basis for upgrading wood chips production technology. Consideration should be given to the influence of various debarking parameters when processing wood in barking drums. Such parameters as the number of wood collisions with each other and against a drum body, shear pressure, and others were chosen as equation coefficients to model the wood debarking time and knife sharpening angle. The treatment time is shown to depend on the number of collisions, the diameter of the log and indices that consider filling, the proportion of bark and the thickness, and wood hardness. It was established that the time required to debark the tree using knives is 1.5-3 times lower depending on the temperature of raw materials. Moreover, the process tends to be intensified with increasing knife sharpness.
A Supply Chain Inventory Model for Deteriorating Products with Carbon Emission-Dependent Demand, Advanced Payment, Carbon Tax and Cap Policy
Authors: Mishra Nitin Kumar , Ranu
Published: July 2022

Emissions are a major contributor to climate change. Some nations are now concentrating their efforts on lowering carbon emissions. In many nations, carbon taxes and caps are the main tools that are used to attain this goal. The majority of the inventory retailer-supplier model assumed that the retailer’s order cost should be paid to the supplier at that time when he gets their order. Few suppliers can expect to receive the entire or a portion of the total cost in advance from retailers in this real-life situation, and others will offer prepayment in numerous equal installments. The advance payment offers the customer the lowest price for the order, but it has the largest carbon footprint. The advance payment has a great impact on carbon emissions and production. Therefore, this study looked at a carbon tax and cap supply chain inventory model for deterioration with carbon emission-dependent demand, and Three payment options: Preliminary, cash, and post-payment have been considered. The model was constructed by first assessing the overall cost of supply chain participants with carbon tax regulation. Finally, we illustrate numerical examples of the proposed approach and its outcomes. The implications of adjusting the various parameters on the optimal total cost are also graphically and tabularly discussed in depth. With the help of Mathematica version-12, a sensitivity analysis was also performed. Several management takeaways are also emphasized. These findings are incredibly managerial and enlightening for enterprises seeking profitability while still fulfilling their environmental duties, and this study is extremely useful for any country’s government policy.
Assessment of Information Extraction Techniques, Models and Systems
Authors: Rahman Atta-ur , Musleh Dhiaa , Nabil Majed , Alubaidan Haya , Gollapalli Mohammed , Krishnasamy Gomathi , Almoqbil Dakheel , Khan Mohammad Aftab Alam , Farooqui Mehwash , Ahmed Mohammed Imran Basheer , Ahmed Mohammed Salih , Mahmud Maqsood
Published: July 2022

The present article aims to review and evaluate the practiced and classical techniques, tools, models, and systems concerning automatic information extraction (IE) from published scientific documents like research articles, patents, theses, technical reports, and case studies etc. IE is performed for various reasons such as better indexing, archiving, searching, and retrieving. That is mainly used by the search engines and the indexing services as well the digital libraries and semantic web. In this regard, several studies have been conducted targeting various nature of documents. The study pays special consideration to the successful IE models, algorithms and approaches applied to structural IE from published documents. To grasp this, the paper is classified into several segments and each segment covers a significant aspect of IE. Furthermore, to validate their benefits and drawbacks, a comparative study of all the approaches have been conducted in terms of various performance factors like precision, accuracy, recall and F-score. Potential areas of improvement have been emphasized as research gap for the scholars in the closely related areas. Ultimately, a comprehensive summary of the evaluation is presented in tabular form and review is concluded. It was observed that the hybrid methods outperform the other methods due to their versatile nature to address various document formats.
Design and Implementation of a Four-Quadrant DC-DC Converter Based Adaptive Fuzzy Control for Electric Vehicle Application
Authors: Bouradi Sarah , Negadi Karim , Araria Rabah , Boumediene Bachir , Koulali Mostefa
Published: July 2022

Electric vehicles (EVs) provide an excellent opportunity for limiting the emission of a variety of environmentally hazardous gases caused by gasoline and diesel-based vehicles. These propelled vehicles require a forward and backward motion as well as a variable speed operation. Hence, the use of a four-quadrant (4-Q) direct current (DC) converter becomes a necessity. This paper aims to analyse the traction system of an electric automobile along with the improvement of energy efficiency. Inserting a bi-directional DC-DC converter between the battery and the four quadrant-DC chopper assembly allows the power flow from the battery to the motor and the other way around during regenerative braking. Therefore, increasing the limited driving range of the EV. This paper also focused on the application of model reference adaptive fuzzy control (MRAFC) in order to adjust the direct current bus voltage and the DC motor speed. The proposed system has been tested on an experimental bench and the results have been analysed.
Fluid Level Measurement System in Oil Storage. Python, Lab-Based Scale
Authors: Escandón-Panchana Paulo , Morante-Carballo Fernando , Herrera-Franco Gricelda , Rodríguez Héctor , Carvajal Fausto
Published: July 2022

Refineries, fuel depots, airports and storage terminals commonly use fluid level measurement in storage tanks. Different fluid level measurement techniques and devices differ in the inaccuracy of measurement results, costs, and company needs. In addition, these measurements seek reliability of measurement data, immediate response times, control in operations, oil movement, custody transfer and inventory control. The objective is to develop a computer system for measuring fluid levels in oil storage tanks, using ultrasonic and temperature sensors, creating a web application for an automated measurement system (SAM) for managing volumes of Petroleum. The study methodology is i) Analysis of measurement reports. ii) Selection of physical components of the computer system. iii) SAM algorithm design and web application, and iv) Validate the system. The SAM application developed in open source proposes functional modules for administration, control, security, management and monitoring of storage tanks, the status of physical components and generation of dynamic reports in real-time. The results show the control characteristics of storage tanks such as maximum and minimum volume, temperature, time, precise data records in less time than certain current computer structures.
Bi-Functional Coated Tapered LPFG Sensor: Gas and Temperature Sensing
Authors: Alshaikhli Zahraa S. , Hekmat Wasan A. , Wang Hui
Published: July 2022

A bi-functional coated tapered Long Period Fiber Grating LPFG as a gas and a temperature sensor is proposed. Obtains a sensor with a high sensitivity is still a matter of challenge. In this work, a taper LPFG is used for sensing purposes. Besides, in order to increase the sensor performance, numbers of Cr and Al layers are coated on the taper region. In this work, different concentrations of four gases Ar, NH3, CH4 and N2 are applied for temperature range (25℃ up to 80℃). however, the experimental results illustrate that the transmission loss is reduce which means a significant interaction between sensing medium and cladding mode is occurred successfully which leads to higher sensitivity. Nevertheless, from the main findings, the temperature sensitivities are 2.9 pm/℃, 4.9 pm/℃, 4.5 pm/℃ and 3.1 pm/℃ for 4% concentrations of Ar, NH3, CH4 and N2 respectively. In addition, the gases sensitives are 0.213 nm%-1, 0.41 nm%-1, 0.39 nm%-1, 0.201 nm%-1 with limit of detection LoD of 0.061%, 0.024%, 0.032% and 0.073% for Ar, NH3, CH4 and N2 respectively. Additionally, the sensor shows a good repeatability, recoverability and stability. In terms of stability, the sensor shows a stable value of wavelength shift under different values of gas concentration and temperatures which was estimated 1.55 µm. Besides, it shows a fast responsivity with 53 s and 60 s as response time and recovery time respectively. Interestingly, with less than 0.06 nm of standard deviation, the signal returned to its original resonance wavelength which confirms that this sensor has a good recoverability. From these results, a coated taper LPFG can be a promising candidate for medical and industrial applications.
INFLUÊNCIA DO USO DO SOLO NA QUALIDADE DA ÁGUA DE UMA MICROBACIA HIDROGRÁFICA RURAL
Authors: Queiroz Manoel Moisés Ferreira de , Iost Caroline , Gomes Simone Damasceno , Boas Márcio Antonio Vilas
Published: July 2022

O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar a influência do uso do solo na qualidade da água da microbacia hidrográfica da sanga Mandarina, localizada no município de Cascavel-PR. A vazão e os parâmetros físico-químicos da água, oxigênio dissolvido, condutividade elétrica, pH, temperatura da água, turbidez, cor, nitrato, nitrito, nitrogênio total e fósforo total foram monitorados entre os meses de janeiro e agosto de 2007, no principal rio da microbacia. Determinou-se a curva-chave da vazão e esta apresentou resultado satisfatório, sendo possível observar correlação entre cota e a vazão. Os resultados das análises físico-químicas indicaram uma boa qualidade da água, pois os parâmetros não ultrapassaram os limites regidos pela Resolução 345/05 do CONAMA para rios de Classe 2, com exceção do oxigênio dissolvido que em algumas coletas esteve abaixo de 5 mg L-1, cor e fósforo total que também ultrapassaram os limites estipulados. A agricultura é a atividade predominante na microbacia (88%) e os cursos d’água apresentam cerca de 79% da área de mata ciliar exigida por lei. Acredita-se que o manejo do solo na área agricultável com práticas como o plantio direto e sistema de terraços, e a presença de mata ciliar nos rios influenciaram para a boa qualidade da água.
Aditivos alimentares
Authors: Honorato Thatyan Campos , Silva Elga Batista da , Pereira Tatiana Pires , Nascimento Kamila de Oliveira do
Published: July 2022

Os aditivos alimentares se tornaram virtualmente obrigatórios na alimentação moderna, sobretudo por sua capacidade de manter a qualidade e a validade dos alimentos vendidos em supermercados. Entretanto, há estudos que associam a utilização inadequada desses componentes a efeitos prejudiciais à saúde, como o aparecimento de câncer, alergias e outras enfermidades. O objetivo do trabalho foi abordar o tema sobre os aditivos alimentares, suas aplicações e toxicologia. A metodologia empregada foi o estudo exploratório descritivo através de pesquisa bibliográfica e da utilização de dados secundários oriundos de publicações e resultados de pesquisas específicas sobre o assunto. Foram utilizadas diversas fontes como livros, artigos científicos, dissertações e legislações. Conclui-se que dentre as substâncias químicas utilizadas atualmente como aditivos alimentares os corantes foram considerados os mais genotóxicos, induzindo danos ao DNA.
Monogenic Disorder Associated with Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome -Like Phenotype: A Systematic Review
Authors: Nirouei Matineh , Hafezi Nasim , Rasouli Seyed Erfan
Published: July 2022

Background: Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) is a congenital disorder that results in an apoptosis impairment of lymphocytes, leading to chronic lymphoproliferation and autoimmunity, mainly autoimmune cytopenia. Some of autoreactive T cells cannot become apoptosis in activation-induced cell death (AICD) pathway; therefore, they have accumulation of autoreactive TCRαβ+CD4−CD8− doublenegative T (αβ- DNT) cells, leading to cytopenia, splenomegaly, lymphadenopathy,  autoimmune disorders and a greatly increased lifetime risk of lymphoma. FAS, FASL, CASP8 and CASP10 gene defects are often responsible for the disease, the phenotype of which can vary from asymptomatic/mild forms to severe disease. More rarely, defects are associated to other genes involved in ALPS-like phenotype.
Methods: A systematic literature search was performed in Web of Science, PubMed and Scopus from the earliest available date to march 2021 with standard keywords to find patients with ALPS-like phenotypes. Demographic, clinical, immunological and molecular data were extracted.
Results: In this systematic review we reported 61 patients with genetically determined ALPS-like. Most of ALPS-like cases carry mutations in the STAT3 (n=15), LRBA (n=11) and CARD11 (n=8) genes. The most common presentation was splenomegaly and lymphadenopathy followed by hepatomegaly. The most common autoimmunity was autoimmune hemolytic anemia and immune thrombocytopenic purpura followed by auto immune neutropenia. Elevated serum immunoglobulin was reported especially in IgG, IgM and IgA.
Conclusion: In the present study, 61 patients with genetically determined ALPS-like were examined. Our results showed that most of ALPS-like cases carry mutations in the STAT3. We reported that the most common presentations were splenomegaly and lymphadenopathy. Elevated serum immunoglobulin, IL-10, vitamin B12 and increased proportion of DNT cells were reported.
The Necessity of Paradigm Shift in Iran's Health System to Achieve Comprehensive Health in Iranian Society
Authors: Ezati Asar Mohamad , Khosravi Mohamadreza
Published: July 2022

The Article Abstract is not available.
A Study on Neck Pain and Iow Back Pain among the Undergraduate Students of a Medical College in Bhopal, India
Authors: Sachdeva Aditi , Athavale Arvind , Gupta Sachin , Tiwari Pradeep
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Development of at a younger age is a potential risk of developing chronic low back pain in adulthood. The study was planned with the purpose to know the extent of the less studied musculoskeletal disorders as a health problem among Indian medical students. The study was conducted to assess the prevalence of low back and neck pain among medical students, find the associations of low back and neck pain with quality-of-life issues, self-perceived stress and lifestyle.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Bhopal, India from May to July 2019, total 220 medical students were randomly selected. A questionnaire including the pre-validated instruments viz. Oswestry Disability Index, Visual Analog Scale and Perceived Stress Scale-10 were used to collect the data. Data entry was done in Microsoft Excel and was analyzed on statistical package SPSS version 23.
Results: The overall prevalence of Low Back and Neck Pain were 49.1% and 56.4% respectively. A significant association of female gender was found with Neck and Low Back Pain. A significant negative correlation was found between body mass index and Visual Analogue Scale neck & back (p=0.003).
Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of low back pain and neck pain in medical students at Bhopal. Females were affected more than males. Complaint of lower back pain was more than neck pain. Playing outdoor sports and weightlifting was found to be having protective effect on low back pain and neck pain.
“Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Food Labeling in Patients with Chronic Diseases in Gilan Province
Authors: Rabiei Samira , Ashouri Asieh , Mahdavi-Roshan Marjan
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Food labels can be beneficial instruments for patients with chronic diseases to take care of the health. The study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of patients with chronic diseases about food labeling and effects of sociodemographic factors on it.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during 2018-2019 on 800 patients with chronic diseases who referred to clinics of Heshmat and Razi hospitals in Gilan, Iran, through convenience sampling. Anthropometric measurements and sociodemographic information were assessed. Status of knowledge, attitude and practice toward food labeling were assessed through a self-reported questionnaire. Mann-whitney U-test and Kruscal-wallis test was used for statistical analysis. P-value<0.05 was considered as significant.
Results: The mean age of participants was 55.6±14. The mean± SD of knowledge score was 8.47± 1.22. Almost 70% of the patients believed that written date on food package insures that the product is fresh. 68% of them believed that reading nutritional information on food labels is helpful to choose a product with high nutritional value. In the field of practice, 99% of participants paid attention to food labels when purchasing, however, the majority of them read these labels to find out the produce and expiry date and price. Only 11% of the participants read food labels when purchasing to get nutritional information.
Conclusion: Patients with chronic diseases have good knowledge but poor practice about food labeling. Regarding the importance of food choices in prevention of chronic diseases, educating people about the importance of food labels seems necessary.
ATTITUDES TOWARDS NEUTRAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN THE MILIEU OF PAKISTANI ACADEMIA
Authors: Sarfraz Rida , Abid Faiza , Bhatti Zafar Iqbal
Published: July 2022

Purpose of the study: This research paper intends to analyze the undergraduate students ‘attitude toward the usage of sexist and non-sexist words of the English language in Higher Education institutions (HEIs). Languages are important to construct or destruct any phenomena in society

Methodology: This research encompasses the amalgamation of qualitative and quantitative methods. The research employs Kachrus’s concentric circles and  Mills’ model (1995)as the latter has scrutinized various ways of sexist language. The quantitative part will be investigated in terms of questionnaires filled by sixty male and female undergraduate participants of private universities. Data gathered will be narrowed down through the SPSS2.0 software in terms of gender variables to note the opinion and usage of differences in sexist and non-language.

Main Findings: From the quantitative analysis, results revealed that male participants are more aware of and use non-sexist language on the word level in their conversation than female participants. Although mean and standard deviation results revealed minor differences, in some scenarios females were more aware of it yet hesitant to use neutral language words in the English language

Applications of the study: This paper focuses on the detection of neutral language, particularly concerning the English language among undergraduate students of private universities in Pakistan. Yet in developing countries such as Pakistan, it is underrated in terms of non-sexist language discourse studies.

Novelty/Originality of the study: Neutral language is a necessity as well as the modern solution to decrease the gender discrimination in society. People are usually unaware of it therefore this research study is conducted in order to detect the ratio of awareness with regards to usage of neutral language or non sexist language.
Application of Glucomannan
Authors:   Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, Sharma Sonia , Wadhwa Neeraj
Published: July 2022

Glucomannan (GM) a water-soluble polysaccharide possesses mannose residues which are extracted from tubers, bulbs, softwoods and roots of many plants. Glucomannan is considered to be a dietary fibre which is actually present in some plant species in the form of hemicelluloses component in the cell wall. Its structure consists of linear chain of mixed residues of α-1,4 linked D-mannose and D-glucose monomers arranged in blocks. The molecular weight of native GM lies between 1×104– 2×106. Low molecular weight GM could be obtained by de-polymerization technique. The average molecular weight of Konjac Glucomannan (KGM) is 500,000 – 2,000,000 and varies with species, growing area, storage time and processing methods. The glucomannan from different sources vary in its mannose to glucose ratio. Konjac tuber glucomannan has a molar ratio of 1.6:1 or 1.4:1 (ratio differs with konjac breeds), Orchid tubers and Scotch pine have molar ratios of 3.6:1 and 2.1:1 respectively. Diversity of glucomannan also depends on degree of acetylation in GM chain. Values of degree of acetylation are 5to10% or every 19th sugar residue (attached randomly at C-6 position in KGM), is actually responsible to facilitate dispersion and solubility by inhibiting the intra-molecular hydrogen bonds. This solubility function is attractive for multiple pharmaceutical applications. However increase in acetylation degree in GM slows the gelation process. The intrinsic viscosity of KGM solution is highest among the polysaccharides that facilitate swelling behaviour and hence gel formation that finds application in food industry. Gels have good stability, films, hydrogel, beads, micro and nanoparticles of Glucomannan may have potential usage in therapeutic drug delivery systems without causing toxicity. It may also be useful in treatment of chronic constipation, decreasing serum cholesterol, and increasing insulin sensitivity. As a food supplement it could play a significant role in weight loss. Carboxymethylated glucomannan improves the properties of paper, such as burst index, dry tensile index, and wet tensile index. These diverse applications make Glucomannan a most sought after biomolecule. Keywords: Biomolecule, Glucomannan, Diverse application
Slavistična prepletanja 3
Authors: Nikolovski Gjoko , Ulčnik Natalija
Published: July 2022

Znanstvena monografija Slavistična prepletanja 3 zajema šestnajst jezikoslovnih prispevkov, ki se nanašajo na razvojne značilnosti posameznih slovanskih jezikov in vključujejo primerjalni vidik raziskovanja. Monografijo odpira sklop prispevkov, ki prinašajo aktualne metodološko-teoretične pristope s področja diahronije slovanskih jezikov in ponovno pretresajo obstoječe jezikoslovne teorije ter terminološko rabo. Drugi sklop zajema etimološke raziskave slovanske leksike, se dotika standardizacije slovanske leksike in leksikografskih perspektiv ter prinaša rezultate raziskav sporazumevanja v virtualnem svetu. Monografijo zaokrožajo prispevki s področja slovenskega besedotvorja in razvoja slovenske leksike. Metodološki pristopi v slavistiki, slovanska leksika v stiku in slovenska leksika so le nekateri od raziskovalnih izzivov slavističnih jezikoslovnih raziskav, ki so aktualne tako z vidika raziskovalnih tematik kot tudi metodologij.
Besedje v pridigah Jožefa Horvata
Authors: Horvat Nina
Published: July 2022

V prispevku je predstavljeno besedje v pridigah Jožefa Horvata (r. 31. 8. 1880, u. 1. 5. 1932), manj znanega duhovnika, ki je odraščal in se šolal v madžarskem okolju, nato pa je živel in deloval v Prekmurju (od 1905 do 1912 je bil kaplan v Župniji Črenšovci, od 1912 do 1932 pa župnik v Martjancih). Jožef Horvat je bil po poreklu gradiščanski Hrvat iz Velike Narde. Njegovo odraščanje ob avstrijsko-ogrski meji s hrvaškim maternim jezikom izpričuje raba germanizmov in madžarizmov, uporabljal pa je tudi značilno panonsko besedje ter besedje romanskega in grškega izvora. V članku je med drugim opozorjeno na besedje zakritega prevzemanja. Pozornost je namenjena tudi sopomenskim nizom oz. besednim dvojnicam, s katerimi je Horvat bogatil prekmursko besedišče, ter njegovim novotvorjenkam oz. zanimivejšim obrazilom in tvorbenim rešitvam.
Study on Incidence of Canine Cardiac Disorders in Jabalpur City
Authors: Sawhney A. , Shahi A. , Das B. , Vaish R.
Published: July 2022

Background: Canine cardiac disorders are one of the most common silent killers encountered in veterinary practice. The diagnosis of these disorders is an important factor to ensure proper medication and pet care. The current study was aimed to evaluate incidence of the canine cardiac disorders in Jabalpur city. Methods: The study was conducted on 109 dogs presented at VCC, Jabalpur from October 2019 to March 2020 with clinical signs of ascites, obesity, distended abdomen, weight loss, frequent coughing, difficulty in breathing, exercise intolerance, fainting or syncope, lack of energy, swelling of extremities, pale gums and hind limb weakness. All the dogs were subjected to chest X ray, electrocardiography and echocardiography. Following the diagnosis, the dogs suffering with cardiac disorders were included in the study. Result: Of all the 109 dogs screened, 60 were found to suffering with cardiac disorders. Amongst 60 dogs, arrhythmia was encountered in 42 dogs, followed by left or bi-atrial enlargement in 07 dogs, dilated cardiomyopathy in 06 dogs, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in 03 dogs and pericardial effusion in 02 dogs.
A comparison of supraglottic airway devices versus endotracheal intubation for use in rabbit anaesthesia
Authors: Foo Sarah Daphne
Published: July 2022

PICO question

In domestic rabbits undergoing anaesthesia, how does the use of supraglottic airway devices compare to endotracheal intubation for ease of use in achieving a patent airway and maintaining a stable anaesthesia?

 

Clinical bottom line

Category of research question

Treatment

The number and type of study designs reviewed

Five papers were reviewed to answer this clinical question including four randomised controlled trials, one of which was a randomised crossover trial and one peer-reviewed conference proceeding

Strength of evidence

Moderate

Outcomes reported

There is evidence to support that supraglottic devices were easier and faster to insert than endotracheal tubes and were used effectively to achieve and maintain a patent airway and anaesthesia. They were however, more easily displaced and took up more space in the oral cavity. Evidence also supports endotracheal intubation can be used to effectively achieve a patent airway and maintain a stable anaesthesia however, can result in more damage to tracheal mucosa when attempted blindly and required higher doses of induction drugs to use

Conclusion

Based on current available evidence, endotracheal intubation is an excellent option for maintaining a patent airway and anaesthesia in rabbit patients as it is a tried and tested method, however, can cause tracheal damage if conducted blindly. Supraglottic airways devices can be used as an alternative where endotracheal intubation is unsuccessful. They can also be used where speed of obtaining a patent airway is imperative such as in an emergency as they may be easier and faster to apply, especially in inexperienced practitioners without the necessary equipment for safe endotracheal intubation. Supraglottic devices are unsuitable for procedures that require access to the oral cavity and / or patient movement, due to the size and easier loss of seal during movement potentiating risk of aspiration. Both supraglottic devices and endotracheal intubation are superior to face masks which evidence shows have more leakage, dead space and increased risk of hypercapnia

 

How to apply this evidence in practice

The application of evidence into practice should take into account multiple factors, not limited to: individual clinical expertise, patient’s circumstances and owners’ values, country, location or clinic where you work, the individual case in front of you, the availability of therapies and resources.

Knowledge Summaries are a resource to help reinforce or inform decision making. They do not override the responsibility or judgement of the practitioner to do what is best for the animal in their care.
KONSTRUKSI PRAKTIK AKUNTANSI TOLOBALANGO: STUDI ETNOMETODOLOGI ISLAM
Authors: Thalib Mohamad Anwar , Monantun Widy Pratiwi
Published: July 2022

The aim of the study is to construct accounting practices at the Gorontalo engagement ceremony. This research uses an Islamic paradigm with an Islamic ethnomethodology approach. There are five stages of data analysis; amal, ilmu, iman, informasi wahyu, and ihsan (amiiin). The results of the study find that there are two ways that the Gorontalo community practiced accounting at the tolobalango ceremony; avoid non-material losses and finance the implementation of tolobalango. Both practices are driven by the spirit of mutual help (huyula) and kinship (o'ngalaa).
INTERNAL CONTROL, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE WITH ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM AS INTERVENING
Authors: Amira Amira , Permatasari Ditya
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study is to find out the influence of internal control and organizational culture on employee performance with accounting information systems as intervening variables. The population in this study was employees of accounting and finance department in PT PG Rajawali I Unit PG Krebet Baru with a total of 45 people. This type of quantitative research. Data analysis used is multiple regression analysis by looking at the results of the coefficient of determination to determine the influence of intervening variables and descriptive statistical analysis. There are 7 hypotheses that can be formulated in this study. The results of the study are: 1) internal control has a positive and significant effect on employee performance; 2) organizational culture negatively and significantly affects employee performance; 3) accounting information system has a positive and insignificant effect on employee performance; 4) internal control has a positive and significant effect on accounting information systems; 5) organizational culture positively and significantly affects accounting information systems; 6) indirectly internal control through accounting information systems has a positive and insignificant influence on employee performance and 7) indirectly the culture of the organization through accounting information systems has a positive and significant influence on employee performance.
Factors Influencing the Career Decision Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations of College Students With Disabilities
Authors: Chao Si-Yi , Chen Roy K. , Grizzell Saara T. , Wilson Keith B. , Lewis Terri A.
Published: July 2022

PURPOSE

Understanding the career decision self-efficacy and outcome expectations of college students with disabilities (CSWD) are important to ensure their career-related activities participation and transition into the workforce. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to examine the influences of disability identity, ethnic identity, perceptions of career barriers, and social supports on the career decision self-efficacy and outcome expectations of CSWD.

METHOD

The study utilized a cross-sectional survey design and the sample consisted of 312 CSWD recruited at two 4-year universities in Midwestern and Southeastern areas. A series of hierarchical regression analyses was used to examine the factors, including disability identity, ethnic identity, social support, perceived career barriers, ethnicity, gender, and disability types affect career decision self-efficacy, and career outcome expectations of CSWD.

RESULTS

The results showed that 30.1% of variability, F(7, 248) = 15.272, p < .001, in career decision self-efficacy was explained by disability identity, ethnic identity, social support, perceived career barriers, ethnicity, gender, and disability type. Social support was the largest contributor to career decision self-efficacy. In addition, 56.1% of variability, F(8, 247) = 39.433, p < .001, in career outcome expectations was explained by disability identity, ethnic identity, social support, perceived career barriers, career decision self-efficacy, ethnicity and gender. Career decision self-efficacy was the largest contributor to career outcome expectations.

CONCLUSIONS

Several implications for rehabilitation professionals, educators, and researchers are provided.

First, the intersection of social identities (i.e., disability identity and ethnicity identity) requires increased attention in the rehabilitation fields. Sociocultural backgrounds and diverse identities are factors that have been identified as influencing career development of CSWD. Rehabilitation counselors and relevant professionals can play critical roles in supporting and empowering CSWD to develop positive disability and ethnic identities within the postsecondary education environments. Second, appropriate social support from family, peers, faculty, and disability service specialists, inclusive campus climate, and career-related development support in postsecondary education are essential for positive career outcomes of CSWD. Lastly, the effective career services could assist underrepresented CSWD building a sense of identity, confidence, and beliefs of competencies for career decisions and career outcomes, also, eliminate perceptions of career barriers attributing to intersecting multiple identities.
Bacterial sensitivity pattern to antibiotics in acne vulgaris at Universitas Sumatera Utara Hospital Medan, Indonesia in 2019
Authors: Sari Lovena , Jusuf Nelva , Putra Imam
Published: July 2022

Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous unit. Antibiotics play essential roles in the treatment of AV because of their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. With the extensive use of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance patterns in AV lesions should be determined to ensure safe and appropriate administration of antibiotics for the treatment of AV. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 80 specimens from AV lesions. Each specimen was cultured and underwent susceptibility tests to azithromycin, erythromycin, clindamycin, doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline, levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin using disc diffusion methods that met Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI) standard. Results: From a total 97 bacterial colonies growth from 80 specimens, 12 species were identified, namely Cutibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus hominis, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphyococcys haemolyticus, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Micrococcus luteus, Kocuria varians, Staphylococcus vitulinus, Staphylococcus cohnii, Staphylococcus arlettae and Dermacoccus nishinomyaensis. Antibiotic with highest bacterial sensitivity rate was minocycline, followed by levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, tetracycline, azithromycin, erythromycin, and clindamycin. Most of the species were intermediately sensitive to azithromycin, clindamycin, erythromycin, doxycycline, tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, and levofloxacin. Antibiotic with highest bacterial resistance rate was erythromycin, followed by clindamycin, azithromycin, tetracycline, doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin and minocycline. Conclusions: In cases of acne vulgaris, minocycline and levofloxacin were the two antibiotics with the highest bacterial sensitivity, while erythromycin and clindamycin were the two antibiotics with the highest bacterial resistance in AV lesions. Keywords: acne vulgaris, antibiotics, bacterial sensitivity
Pengembangan E-LKPD Eksperimen Berbasis Inkuiri Terbimbng Berbantuan Phyphox untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Konsep
Authors: Nora Nora , Hakim Lukman , Sulistyowati Rita
Published: July 2022

This study is to describe the validity, practicality and effectiveness of the guided inquiry-based physics e-LKPD experimental guide on collision material assisted by the Phyphox application to improve students' conceptual understanding. This research is research and development, while the development model used is the ADDIE model. Methods of collecting research data with surveys, interviews and questionnaires. The results showed that the e-LKPD Physics experimental guide was generated as a whole from the assessment of several aspects of the three validators including the material aspect, an average value of 87% was obtained in the valid category, the language aspect obtained an average value of 87% in the valid category and the media aspect. obtained an average of 89% with a valid category. Then the value of the practicality of the product from the students obtained an average of 84.30% in the practical category. So that from distributing questionnaires about the product to validators and students, the product is declared suitable for use in a wider scope. While the effectiveness of students in using the product is obtained from the N-gain formula with an average value of 0.7 with a high category
Patient Characteristics, Locations and Histopathological Features of Steatocystoma Multiplex Cases
Authors: BALTA Hilal , ÇALIK İlknur , ERDOĞAN DURMUŞ Şenay , ÖZMEN Sevilay , BİLİCİ Ahmet Erkan
Published: July 2022

Steatocystoma multiplex (SM) is a rare benign genetic disorder consisted of multiple cystic with little or no nail and hair involvement. Steatocystoma is a hamartomatous malformation of the pilosebaceous unit consisting of dermal cysts filled with a sebum-like material. To examine the patient characteristics, locations, presentations and histopathological features of SM in a group of patients. We analyzed 9 patients retrospectively that histopathologically diagnosed as SM. Demographic data collected from pathology reports. Patients’ mean age was 43.7 years (range: 15-69 years), with a male to female ratio of 7:2. The average diameter of the lesion at presentation was 13.2 mm (range: 2–30 mm), although 4 cases were less than or equal to 5 mm in size. The lesions located in neck, conjuctiva, face and frontal region. The most common clinical presentation was a painless skin lesion which was noticed incidentally. Histopathological examination of skin showed presence of cystic formation with sebaceous gland on its wall in the dermis and typical stratified squamous epithelium that showed wavy shaped stratum corneum, refractile and strong eosinophilic infiltrated in the cystic wall. SMs are benign lesions more frequent in male patients and especially located in head and neck region. These lesions may be misdiagnosed or underreported.
Ventilación mecánica en pacientes con síndrome de dificultad respiratoria aguda por la Covid-19 en una unidad de cuidados intensivos de Lima, Perú
Authors: Zegarra Piérola Jaime , Fernández Merjildo Diana , Lévano Díaz Lady , Ticona Salazar José
Published: July 2022

Objetivos: Describir las características clínico-epidemiológicas, mecánica ventilatoria y determinar la mortalidad global y la relacionada a parámetros ventilatorios de los pacientes con síndrome de dificultad respiratoria aguda (SDRA) por la Covid-19 en una unidad de cuidados intensivos de Lima - Perú. Material y métodos: Estudio de cohorte retrospectivo. Se incluyeron 133 pacientes con SDRA por la Covid-19 que ingresaron a ventilación mecánica (VM) en la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI) del Hospital Cayetano Heredia desde marzo a noviembre de 2020. Resultados: El 75% de pacientes fueron de sexo masculino, 68% no tuvo comorbilidad, 97% tuvo el diagnóstico de SDRA severo y 82% recibió ventilación mecánica en decúbito prono extendido por 72 horas. La mortalidad global fue 38%, en el análisis bivariado entre la mecánica ventilatoria y mortalidad se evidenció que los pacientes vivos tuvieron menor presión plateau 27±1 cmH20 versus 30±1 cmH20 (p=0,007), menor driving pressure 15±4 versus 17±5 (p=0,008), mayor compliance pulmonar estática 32±1 versus 28±1 ml/cmH20 (p=0,01) y mayor relación Pa02/ Fi02 194±86 mm Hg versus 157±66 mm Hg (p=0,01) que los pacientes fallecidos. Los pacientes en ventilación mecánica en decúbito prono extendido de 72 horas por ciclo tuvieron sobrevida significativamente mayor (p=0,03). Conclusión: El 97% de pacientes tuvo SDRA severo por la Covid-19; la mortalidad global fue 38%, los pacientes vivos tuvieron menor presión plateau y menor driving pressure y los que recibieron ventilación en decúbito prono extendido de 72 horas por ciclo tuvieron sobrevida significativamente mayor