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Modern Strategies And Innovative Technologies In Teaching English Vocabulary
Authors:   Senior Lecturer, Uzbek State World Languages University, Uzbekistan, Habibullaevna Dalieva Madina
Published: December 2020

The article deals with the issues based on implementation of modern strategies and innovative technologies in teaching vocabulary in English classes. The development of lexical skills for their subsequent inclusion in students' speech activity is the main task in mastering vocabulary. The use of computer technology in the formation of lexical skills significantly enhances the effectiveness of this process. Vocabulary in the system of linguistic means is the most important component of speech activity: listening and speaking, reading and writing.
Analisis Yuridis Tindak Pidana Pelecehan Dilakukan Orang Dewasa Pada Anak di Bawah Umur Berdasarkan Undang-Undang Nomor 35 Tahun 2014
Authors: Marbun Veny Melisa , Purba Randa Christianta , Rahmayanti Rahmayanti
Published: December 2020

Anak adalah anugerah yang diberikan oleh Tuhan Yang Maha Esa, yang harus kita lindungi, dan dijaga karena setiap anak juga memiliki hak untuk hidup. Semakin banyaknya kasus pelecehan seksual kepada anak di bawah umur yang dilakukan oleh orang dewasa yang terjadi di lingkungan sekitarnya membuktikan bahwa perlindungan terhadap anak masih minim serta dapat menyebabkan trauma dan luka fisik yang dirasakan anak sebagai korban pelecehan seksual. Pelecehan seksual kepada anak harus ditangani dengan tindakan yang tepat, agar dapat dicegah. Pencegahan tersebut dapat diterapkan dengan pendidikan seks, yang dilakukan oleh orang tua dan para pihak lain termasuk sekolah. Upaya-upaya perlindungan anak harus dilakukan sejak dini, agar anak dapat menjadi penerus bangsa dan negara secara optimal. Maka dari itu penegakan hukum terhadap tindak pidana pelecehan seksual kepada anak di bawah umur harus di kaji untuk meningkatkan perlindungan hak dan kesejahteraan setiap anak.
Law and economics vs. formal legal approach in criminal prosecution of the cartel
Authors: Shastitko Andrey , Dozmarov Kirill
Published: December 2020

Criminal prosecution of monopolistic activities in the form of market cartelization is the most sensitive instrument for individuals and can both have a serious deterrent effect and restrict behavior that is beneficial to the public welfare. The paper considers theoretical and economic aspects of choosing an antitrust enforcement regime in view of the projected changes in the discussion and application of the norms of article 178 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, taking into account possible differences between organizing a cartel, entering into a cartel agreement and participating in a cartel. It is obvious that there are various options for correlating the concept of concluding an agreement and participating in it, including anti-competitive. However, it requires realistic assumptions about human behavior. Based on the principle of methodological individualism and the concept of bounded rationality used in economic sciences, the authors demonstrate restrictions on projecting the ratio of agreement conclusion/participation of legal entities (economic entities) on actions of individuals. Practical issues of designing criminal punishment for cartels are considered taking into account various legal concepts, including the form and types of guilt, as well as on the basis of comparison with other articles of the Criminal Code providing punishment for collective unlawful acts. In connection with the reproduction of the tradition of hostility in antitrust legislation, the Russian antimonopoly legislation has identified the risks of objective imputation (risks of type I errors) and insufficient punishment of the cartel organizer (risks of type II errors) in case of underestimation of the weight of economic concepts based on the principle of methodological individualism and the assumption of bounded rationality of individuals.
Quasars That Have Transitioned from Radio-quiet to Radio-loud on Decadal Timescales Revealed by VLASS and FIRST
Authors: Nyland Kristina , Dong Dillon Z. , Patil Pallavi , Lacy Mark , van Velzen Sjoert , Kimball Amy E. , Sarbadhicary Sumit K. , Hallinan Gregg , Baldassare Vivienne , Clarke Tracy E. , Goulding Andy D. , Greene Jenny , Hughes Andrew , Kassim Namir , Kunert-Bajraszewska Magdalena , Maccarone Thomas J. , Mooley Kunal , Mukherjee Dipanjan , Peters Wendy , Petrov Leonid , Polisensky Emil , Rujopakarn Wiphu , Whittle Mark , Vaccari Mattia
Published: December 2020

We have performed a search over 3440 deg2 of Epoch 1 (2017–2019) of the Very Large Array Sky Survey to identify unobscured quasars in the optical (0.2 < z < 3.2) and obscured active galactic nuclei (AGNs) in the infrared that have brightened dramatically in the radio over the past one to two decades. These sources would have been previously classified as “radio-quiet” quasars based on upper limits from the Faint Images of the Radio Sky at Twenty cm survey (1993–2011), but they are now consistent with “radio-loud” quasars (

). A quasi-simultaneous, multiband (∼1–18 GHz) follow-up study of 14 sources with the VLA has revealed compact sources (<0.″1 or <1 kpc) with peaked radio spectral shapes. The high-amplitude variability over decadal timescales at 1.5 GHz (100% to >2500%) but roughly steady fluxes over a few months at 3 GHz are inconsistent with extrinsic variability due to propagation effects, thus favoring an intrinsic origin. We conclude that our sources are powerful quasars hosting compact/young jets. This challenges the generally accepted idea that “radio-loudness” is a property of the quasar/AGN population that remains fixed on human timescales. Our study suggests that frequent episodes of short-lived AGN jets that do not necessarily grow to large scales may be common at high redshift. We speculate that intermittent but powerful jets on subgalactic scales could interact with the interstellar medium, possibly driving feedback capable of influencing galaxy evolution.
Signatures of Cross-sectional Width Modulation in Solar Spicules due to Field-aligned Flows
Authors: Mackenzie Dover Fionnlagh , Sharma Rahul , Korsós Marianna B. , Erdélyi Robertus
Published: December 2020

We report the first observational detection of frequency modulation in the cross-sectional width of spicule structures due to field-aligned plasma flows. Cross-sectional width variations were estimated for the least superimposed off-limb spicules observed in high-resolution Hα imaging spectroscopy data. Analysis of estimated cross-sectional widths suggest periodic oscillations, concurrent with 2D numerical modeling for a jet structure in a stratified solar atmosphere. Spectral analysis for both observed and simulated cross-sectional widths indicate frequency modulation as noticeable shifts in estimated periodicities during rise and fall phases of field-aligned plasma flows in the jet structure. Furthermore, the presence of the first overtone in a dynamic/spicular waveguide is also evident in both the observed and the simulated jet structures. These harmonics can be an important tool for future chromospheric magnetoseismology investigations and applications to dynamic waveguides (like spicules).
CHRISTIAN ARMED GROUPS
Authors: Čejka Marek
Published: December 2020

The text will focus on several Middle East conflict areas where Christian activities and violence have been present in the modern history of the region. In the light of Phil Williams's violent non-state actor (VNSA) typology, it will explain the concept of Middle Eastern Christian violence - from the aggressive-dominant violence seeking to maintain political status quo, through nationalist-liberation movements, to purely defensive violence.
(NOT)UTILIZING THE CIVILIAN EXPERTISE OF INDIVIDUAL RESERVIST IN CZECH ARMY ACTIVE RESERVE FORCES
Authors: Zwiefelhofer Tomáš
Published: December 2020

Text sums up outcomes of researcher focused on utilizing civilian expertise during their service in Czech Army Active Reserve Forces. The main outcome is that Czech Army is not aware of individual civilian expertise of its reservist and except small group of highly specialized units the armed forces are not even interested in this matter.
Relationship between Amyloid-beta 42 Levels and Y-maze Alternation Values in Sprague Dawley Alzheimer’s Induction Received Medium-Chain Triglycerides Therapy
Authors: Faradila Faradila , Syafrita Yuliarni , Lipoeto Nur Indrawaty
Published: December 2020

BACKGROUND: At present, there is no pharmacological therapy that can cure Alzheimer’s disease. Treatment is only limited to preventing progression and controlling risk factors that worsen Alzheimer’s. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) are nutritional therapies that are being studied to prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
AIM: This study aims to see the effect of giving MCT to the value of percentage alternation Y-maze test and serum Aβ-42 levels as a marker of Alzheimer’s disease.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study is an experimental study using postp-test control group design. Samples from this study were 30 Sprague Dawley rats which were divided into positive control groups, negative controls, and three treatment groups. Positive control group and treatment were induced by Alzheimer’s by ovariectomy and d-galactose. After induction, MCT were given to the treatment group for 6 weeks. After treatment, the levels of Aβ-42 serum were examined by ELISA and cognitive function was examined by Y-maze. After that, the data were analyzed by ANOVA. p < 0.05 was said to be statistically significant.
RESULTS: The results showed that this study was found a moderate relationship with a positive pattern. This means that the higher the percentage alternation value, the higher the level of Aβ-42 in serum which indicates that the higher the percentage alternation value, the higher the clearance of Aβ-42.
CONCLUSION: This study concluded that the group of rats given MCT has a serum Aβ-42 level higher than the group of rats that were not given MCT.
The Effects of Calcium Supplementation on Blood Lead Levels and Short-term Memory of Chronically Exposed Children: A Clinical Trial Study
Authors: Syofyan Sri Sofyani , Wahyuni Arlinda Sari , Rusmil Kusnandi , Lelo Aznan
Published: December 2020

AIM: The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of calcium supplementation to decrease blood lead levels (BLLs) of children at high risk for chronic lead poisoning and to determine its effects on short-term memory.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Children aged 8–12 years lived in the highest traffic density in Medan randomly included in this quasi-experimental study, divided into two groups (control and supplementation group received tablet contain four hundred milligrams oral calcium twice daily for 3 months). Samples for BLLs were collected before and after 3 months of supplementation, and short-term memory measurements are carried out by picture and forward digital span test. Descriptive statistics were calculated at baseline and 3 months; comparison between before and after treatment was assessed with t-tests, p < 0.05 considered statistically significant.
RESULTS: BLLs samples, who are exposed to lead for >6 months were ranging between 0.4–12 μg/dL. Median BLLs in supplementation group before treatment was 2.1 μg/dL and after treatment was 0.01 μg/dL (p < 0.01); difference between median in BLLs after treatment in supplementation group was 2.090 μg/dL (p = 0.004). Score memory picture in the supplementation group before treatment was 61.4 ± 24.83 and after treatment was 76.21 ± 15.97 (p<0.01). Score memory digital span in the supplementation group before treatment was 5 (3–7) and after treatment was 7 (5–7) (p < 0.01).
CONCLUSION: Three months of oral calcium supplementation 400 mg twice daily for high-risk chronic lead poisoning children reduced BLLs significantly and improved their short-term memory.
Subtle Right Ventricular Affection in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction, Echocardiographic Assessment
Authors: Mohamed Abdallah , Alramlawy Shaaban , El-Hadidy Samir , Affify Mohamed Ibrahiem , Radwan Waheed
Published: December 2020

BACKGROUND: The right ventricle (RV) has historically received less attention than its counterpart of the left side of the heart, yet there is a substantial body of evidence showing that RV size and function are perhaps equally important in predicting adverse outcomes in cardiovascular diseases.
AIM: The aim of our work was to evaluate incidence and impact of right ventricular (RV) affection in patients with acute left ventricular myocardial infarction subjected to primary percutaneous coronary intervention (1ry PCI).
METHODS: The study was conducted on 80 patients who had acute left ventricle ST elevated myocardial infarction (LV STEMI) and subjected to 1ry PCI. The study was done in Cairo University, critical care department. All patients were studied within 2 days after 1ry PCI, RV function was assessed by echocardiography through tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) and speckle tracking echocardiography. We excluded patients with RV infarction, moderate to severe tricuspid regurgitation, pulmonary hypertension, dilated cardiomyopathy, atrial or ventricular septal defect, and patients who had cardiac dysrhythmias.
RESULTS: Out of 80 patients (64 men and 16 women) included in the study, 38 patients (47.5%) had TAPSE <1.7 cm, and 48 patients (60%) had RV longitudinal strain less negative than −19%.There was a statistically significant relationship between RV affection and anterior STEMI, left anterior descending artery as an infarct-related artery, duration of intensive care unit stay, impairment of LV global and regional systolic function, in-hospital complications, and 1-year mortality.
CONCLUSION: RV dysfunction is not uncommon in acute LV STEMI when using the definition of TAPSE <17 cm and RV longitudinal strain less negative than −19%.There was a significant relationship between RV dysfunction and poor outcome in patients with acute LV STEMI.
Dietary Patterns of Females with Cholecystolithiasis: A Comprehensive Study from Central Region of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Rasheed Naila , Almeshal Razan A. , Almohaimeed Wasaif S. , Almeshal Emtenan A. , Alofee Alhanuf M. , Alonazi Adeem S. , Alshebrumi Amal A. , Alghaith Nada K. , Alotaibi Wafa , Almogbel Ebtehal , Khan Muhammad Ismail
Published: December 2020

BACKGROUND: Cholecystolithiasis is a worldwide gastrointestinal disorder and dietary pattern is one of the major risk factors involved in formation of cholelithiasis.
AIM: This study was undertaken to determine the dietary patterns of female patients with cholecystolithiasis in the central region of Saudi Arabia.
METHODS: A total of 332 females respondents were included, among them 157 were cholecystolithiasis cases, whereas 175 were healthy female subjects. All respondents were from central region of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from a self-administered questionnaire and dietary patterns of studied population samples were compared by Chi-square test using SPSS software.
RESULTS: The data showed that the consumption of meat from beef, lamb or goat, butter, ghee, pizza, cereals, legumes, coffee, tea, kabsa rice, tomatoes, and eggs was found to be positively associated with the risk of cholelithiasis. Interestingly, the data also demonstrated that consumption of cakes, chocolates, cookies, ice cream, doughnuts, chicken, fish or other sea foods, French fries, and hot dogs showed no relation with the risk of cholelithiasis.
CONCLUSIONS: This study provides a comprehensive description of the dietary patterns of females from central region of Saudi Arabia and their association with the risk of onset of cholelithiasis. Specifically, the majority of non-vegetarian food stuffs showed positive association with the risk of development of cholelithiasis. These findings strongly recommended that the Health Ministry of Saudi Arabia should initiate the specific intervention public health programs on the dietary pattern in relation with the risk of cholelithiasis.
The Effect of Mangosteen Rind Extract (Garcinia mangostana L.) Toward Stress Oxidative Parameter, Leukocytes, Leukocytes Type Counts on Male Rats (Rattus norvegicus) with Excessive Physical Activity
Authors: Sinaga Rika Nailuvar , Zulaini Zulaini
Published: December 2020

BACKGROUND: Excessive and heavy physical activity could lead to the oxidative stress in the body. This condition can affect several blood parameters such as malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), leukocytes, and its type counts. One way to overcome the effects of oxidative stress due to strenuous physical activity is by giving natural antioxidants. Mangosteen rind (Garcinia mangostana L.) contains considerable antioxidants, namely, xanthones and procyanidin.
AIM: This research aimed to investigate the effect of mangosteen rind extract (MRE) on oxidative stress parameters, leukocyte count, and leukocyte count in male rats (Rattus norvegicus) that received excessive physical activity.
METHODS: This study was purely experimental research with a post-test only control group design, using 29 white rats (R. norvegicus) as experimental animals, which were divided into four groups. The first group (P1) received distilled water and the other group received MRE at a dose of 50 mg/KgBW (Body Weight) (P2), 100 mg/KgBW (P3), and 200 mg/KgBW (P4) for 3 weeks, respectively. Swimming as a physical activity was carried out 3 times a week in all groups. Examination of leukocyte count and species was carried out on the last day of treatment after the rats swam to fatigue.
RESULTS: MDA levels did not decrease significantly while GPx activity increased significantly. Moreover, the average leukocytes and lymphocytes showed a decrease but not significant. A significant decrease in the percentage of neutrophils and basophils was obtained by P4 group compared to others. In addition, a significant decrease in the average percentage of eosinophils for P3 and P4 groups was obtained. Furthermore, P3 and P4 group exhibit significant increase of the average percentage of monocytes.
CONCLUSION: MRE as an antioxidant affects the levels of neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, and monocytes but not in MDA, GPx, leukocytes, and lymphocytes.
Epidemiological Characteristics of COVID-19 in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Authors: Zamzuri Mohd ‘Ammar Ihsan Ahmad , Ibrahim Farah Edura , Reffien Muhammad Alimin Mat , Hanan Mohd Fathulzhafran Mohamed , Dasani Muhamad Hazizi Muhamad , Ali Noor Khalili Mohd , Ghazi Hasanain Faisal , Hassan Mohd Rohaizat
Published: December 2020

BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 has become a global pandemic with an increasing burden on healthcare. Early recognition of the trend and pattern of the chain of transmission is necessary to slow down the spread.
AIM: Therefore, the study aimed to describe the epidemiology of COVID-19 at a local setting.
METHODS: A retrospective cross-sectional study was done to all COVID-19 cases registered in Seremban Health District. Statistical analysis, using Chi-square test, was employed to compare the sociodemographic characteristic of COVID-19 patients between the red zone area and the non-red zone area in Seremban.
RESULTS: As of April, a total of 214 number of COVID-19 cases reported in Seremban district alone. The trend of cases registered has changed as more asymptomatic infection outnumbered patients with clinical symptoms from the aggressive active case detection (ACD) activity. Majority of the cases affecting Malay ethnicity were due to a large religious gathering event held 1 month earlier than subsequently spread the infection within the community.
CONCLUSION: The first wave of COVID-19 cases in Seremban was sudden and unexpected, with a skewed distribution affecting a particular race group regardless red zone area and non-red zone area. Therefore, identifying the pattern of infection in the local community is important for a focused intervention strategy. ACD strategy, isolation of patients, quarantine the exposed, tracking down the close contact, and continuous health promotion and education will ultimately break the chain of transmission.
COVID-19 and the Fourth Burden of Women in Developing Countries: A Mini Review
Authors: Eyanoer Putri C. , Zaluchu Fotarisman
Published: December 2020

It is known that women experience heavier physical and psychological burdens more than men. This is closely related to the traditional role of women because of the absence of women’s authority in themselves. In the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic situation, the role of women has increased, namely taking on a protective role. With this additional burden, the physical and psychological burden on women becomes heavier and has the potential to create health problems in the future. In this mini review, the authors discuss the potential impact of implementing the COVID-19’s prevention protocol on women’s lives. It was concluded that there were serious and very large potential consequences for women, in terms of physically, psychologically, or emotionally; thus, early anticipations are really needed.
Fighting against COVID-19 and Fighting against Stigma: A Mini-review
Authors: Sarumpaet Sorimuda , Zaluchu Fotarisman , Eyanoer Putri Chairani , Simanjuntak Novita Hasiani
Published: December 2020

COVID-19 is a new global disease. Over time, COVID-19 shows itself not only as a disease that causes illness, death, and economic downturn but also social impacts. In this mini-review, the authors will discuss how stigmatization has occurred following the occurrence of COVID-19 and has afflicting not only patients and their families but also medical personnel who are struggling to save those affected. It is recommended that stigmatization must be stopped because if this continues that it will worsen the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic by organizing mentoring health services for patients, providing accurate and credible information, and, at the same time, encouraging the community’s social cohesion to care for others.
When Will Coronavirus Disease-19 Patients be allowed to Work at the Office Again?: A Literature Study
Authors: Purnamasidhi Cokorda Agung Wahyu , Sukmawati Ni Made Dewi Dian , Gayatri Anak Agung Ayu Yuli , Utama I Made Susila , Somia I Ketut Agus , Merati Ketut Tuti Parwati
Published: December 2020

As numbers of coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 cases in the world rises gradually, both from unending first waves and resurging waves following successful reduction of cases on first waves, both the world and healthcare workers face an impending situation in the near future. For the world, the question may be, “When will we be allowed to work at our office again?” For caregivers, the question will be, “What may happen if over capacitance of healthcare facilities resumes until indeterminate time?” New published guidelines by WHO on clinical management of COVID-19 provided most recent recommendations on criteria for stopping isolation of COVID-19 patients based on new findings that patients positive of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is not always transmitting virus to surroundings. Furthermore, criteria for terminating isolation are suitable for all COVID-19 cases regardless of the location of isolation or the severity of the disease without the requirement of repeated swab examinations. This further gives an advantage by lowering healthcare costs and effective allocation of health resources. Even if a negative swab result is still a condition to be deemed not to be able to transmit the virus, this should not be a barrier for someone to return to their normal activity and lifestyle while waiting for the test swab results. In the end, the choice whether to pursue a result that has no clear benefits by allocating funds for repeated swab tests at expensive costs and ignoring the productivity of professionals by carrying out prolonged isolation or to optimize the resources at our disposal.
The Role of AT1R A1166C Gene Polymorphism in Coronary Slow Flow Phenomenon of Undergoing Coronary Angiography Patients
Authors: Indrajaya Taufik , Saleh Mgs Irsan , Alpian Alpian
Published: December 2020

BACKGROUND: The presence of gene polymorphisms in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system associated with an impaired endothelial function that causes atherosclerosis and also myocardial fibrosis such as the polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene and the angiotensin I receptor (AT1R) gene.
AIM: This research was aimed to explore the role of AT1R A1166C gene polymorphism in the incidence of coronary slow flow phenomenon (CSFP) in the Malay population, South Sumatra, Indonesia.
METHODS: This study is a comparative analysis using a case-control study design to analyze the effect of the AT1R A1166C gene polymorphism on the incidence of slow flow phenomenon in patients undergoing elective coronary angiography at Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang, Indonesia. Examination of AT1R gene polymorphism was carried out with several steps starting from deoxyribonucleic acid extraction, polymerase chain reaction process, followed by restriction fragment length polymorphism stages with Ddel restriction enzymes and visualization.
RESULTS: Thirty-two patients participated in these study-baseline characteristics between homogeneous coronary regular flow groups and homogeneous coronary slow flow groups. There is no difference between genotype distribution, allele frequency, and genotype between the CSFP and the coronary standard flow group.
CONCLUSION: There is no influence of AT1R A1166C gene polymorphism on the CSFP in patients undergoing coronary angiography.
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-to-lymphocyte Ratio Correlations with C-reactive Protein and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate in Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Kusuma Gede Febby Pratama , Maliawan Sri , Mahadewa Tjokorda Gde Bagus , Senapathi Tjokorda Gde Agung , Lestari Anak Agung Wiradewi , Muliarta I Made
Published: December 2020

BACKGROUND: Immune system and inflammatory response play an essential role in the development of secondary brain injury (SBI) after traumatic brain injury (TBI). An inflammatory biomarker that can reflect the SBI severity is needed to increase the effectivity of TBI management and prevent morbidity and mortality post-TBI. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), which are more affordable than C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), theoretically have the potential to be used as a marker of the SBI severity. However, NLR and PLR in daily medical practice are not yet fully utilized.
AIM: The aim of the study was to correlate NLR and PLR with CRP and ESR as a marker of SBI severity post-TBI.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Sanglah Hospital Denpasar from January to April 2020. Patients diagnosed with TBI were included in this study by consecutive sampling. The blood samples were taken at 24-h post-TBI to obtain the NLR, PLR, CRP, and ESR results. Spearman’s correlation test was conducted to determine the correlation between NLR and PLR with CRP and ESR.
RESULTS: Eighty-five patients were included in data analysis. Median ± (interquartile range) of the NLR, PLR, CRP, and ESR were 7.60 ± (6.83), 145.58 ± (76.95), 60.83 ± (66.3), and 12.50 ± (13.85) consecutively. NLR and PLR had a significant positive correlation with CRP (r = 0.472, **p < 0.01; r = 0.283, **p < 0.01 consecutively). But, NLR and PLR were not correlated with ESR.
CONCLUSION: NLR and PLR can become a useful and more affordable marker for reflecting the SBI severity in acute TBI.
Prediction of Delivered Quantities of Drinking Water and Discharged Wastewater of the Nišava District (Serbia)
Authors: Pavićević Nina
Published: December 2020

Water, as a natural resource, is the most basic substance of life that has immeasurable significance for the living world, ecosystems, and planet earth. In this paper, a prediction of delivered quantities of drinking water (DQDW) and total discharged wastewater (TDWW) of the Nišava district (Serbia) for the period 2019-2023 is given. The prediction for DQDW for the period 2019-2023 was made based on linear regression model, quadratic regression model, and cubic regression model according to which the data on DQDW of the Nišava district (Serbia) for the period 2006-2018 were approximated. The prediction for TDWW for the period 2019–2023 was done based on the 4th-degree polynomial regression model, the 5th-degree polynomial regression model, and the 6th-degree polynomial regression model by which the DQDW data were approximated of the Nišava district (Serbia) for the period 2006–2018. The presented prediction is a continuation of the paper “Trend analysis of total affected water and total discharged wastewater of the Nišava district (Serbia)” by the same author, in which for data on DQDW and TDWW of the Nišava district (Serbia) for the period 2006–2018 trend analysis and selected regression models have been shown.
Arquitectura arqueológica en el noroeste argentino: cien años de interés
Authors: Igareta Ana
Published: December 2020

A través del análisis de una muestra de trabajos publicados, el presente artículo revisa el tratamiento dado a los restos arquitectónicos hallados en sitios arqueológicos del noroeste de la República Argentina entre los años 1877 y 1977. El objetivo de la revisión fue evaluar si el estudio de dichos restos fue o no tema de interés de la disciplina durante el periodo considerado y cuáles fueron las perspectivas desde las que se propuso su análisis. El resultado obtenido permite afirmar que, si bien de modo irregular, la arqueología argentina sí se interesó desde momentos tempranos por el estudio del registro construido, y que lo hizo mediante una heterogénea variedad de propuestas teórico-metodológicas cuyos criterios pueden ser relacionados con los postulados actuales de la arqueología de la arquitectura.
Tradiciones poéticas y paradigmas métricos en la edad media castellana
Authors: Beltran Vicenç
Published: December 2020

El análisis métrico de los textos poéticos medievales en lengua castellana plantea aún problemas. Los estudios de Federico Hanssen crearon una hipótesis para el mester de clerecía que acabó siendo adoptada por la generalidad de los estudiosos, pero el cómputo silábico del resto de los poemas exige la aplicación de tantas excepciones a la norma hoy aceptada que resulta lícito sospechar de su validez. En este artículo se analizan algunos poemas del Cancionero de Baena y los dos recientemente hallados en el monasterio de Las Huelgas de Valladolid cuyo cómputo resulta regular si aplicamos las reglas vigentes en la escuela poética galaico-portuguesa.
“Destos que cuentos de vieja / llaman novelas morales”: Lope de Vega y la novella en torno a 1620
Authors: Piqueras Flores Manuel
Published: December 2020

A partir de una cita de La discreta venganza, escrita hacia 1620, analizamos la relación de Lope de Vega con la novella. El escritor cambia su posición respecto al género, que había utilizado como fuente de muchas de sus comedias en una primera etapa (1588-1613), pero que había dejado de interesarle en los años siguientes (1613-1620). En la segunda década del siglo XVII, sin embargo, Lope utiliza la novella para mostrarse como un autor de prestigio, no solo en las Novelas a Marcia Leonarda sino también en su teatro.
A model of matter, mind, and consciousness
Authors: Drageset Olav
Published: December 2020

This article shows how string theory is able to model nonphysical particles and how three-dimensional string theory “branes” (parallel universes) could hold dark matter and dark energy. Introspective experience from scientifically oriented groups gives us some clues of how
the mind and consciousness could be described. The resulting synthesis from science and direct introspection, for understanding mind and consciousness, are presented. It shows a cosmos with: (1) A parallel nonphysical universe containing dreams, thoughts, emotions, and memories. This universe,
called the psychological universe, is probably based on dark matter; (2) A parallel nonphysical universe where intuitive nonphenomenal thinking takes place and where personality and worldview are stored. This universe is called the intuitive universe and is probably based on dark energy and
seems to have quantum mechanical qualities. These two universes together make up the mind such as it is defined in this article; and (3) A third nonphysical universe filled with negative energy could make up consciousness. All four universes (including the physical universe) have different
vacua, dimensions, and energy levels, so they are all around us but separated. I propose that biological beings consist of a physical body in the physical universe plus entangled bodies in the three nonphysical universes. Entanglement is established by signals going both ways between the different
bodies. String theory shows how the interaction between branes/universes can take place. Such a worldview seems to match the requirements from string theory so that it becomes a theory that includes the physical universe and the mind (all kinds of positive energy), and the connection to consciousness.
Consciousness itself is based on negative energy, according to mathematician Luigi Fantappiè. The physical base for negative energy is still an open question.
On a new field theory formulation and a space-time adjustment that predict the same precession of Mercury and the same bending of light as general relativity
Authors: Silverberg Larry M. , Eischen Jeffrey W.
Published: December 2020

This article introduces a new field theory formulation. The new field theory formulation recognizes vector continuity as a general principle and begins with a field that satisfies vector continuity equations. Next, independent of the new formulation, this article introduces a new space-time
adjustment. Then, we solve the one-body gravitational problem by applying the space-time adjustment to the new field theory formulation. With the space-time adjustment, the new formulation predicts precisely the same precession of Mercury and the same bending of light as general relativity.
The reader will find the validating calculations to be simple. The equations of motion that govern the orbital equations are in terms of Cartesian coordinates and time. An undergraduate college student, with direction, can perform the validations.
La prioridad de la injusticia: el giro copernicano en la teoría de la justicia
Authors: Blanco Brotons Francisco
Published: December 2020

During the last decades of the twentieth century, various social and philosophical changes pushed to problematize some of the fundamental ideas of the theory of justice. Among them is the relationship that until then was postulated between the ideas of justice, an ideal construction that the philosopher was supposed to elucidate, and injustice, a secondary concept understood as the absence of justice. The idea of the “priority of injustice” now appears as a fundamental starting point for many philosophers of diverse traditions. In this article I will analyze the different meanings that this priority adopts in the main representatives of this “shift”, as well as their different ways of conceiving injustices, giving reasons to prefer some approaches to others. This “Copernican shift”, as I will attempt to show, entails transformations relevant to the idea of justice that no contemporary theory should ignore.Keywords: justice, injustice, ideal theory, democracy, justice as a process.
Um argumento contra a tese da subjetividade ontológica da consciência no naturalismo biológico de John Searle
Authors: Prata Tárik De Athayde
Published: December 2020

John Searle claims that consciousness is ontologically subjective, since conscious mental phenomena only exist as long as they are experienced. Therefore, mental phenomena are essentially conscious, insofar as their mental character depends on their connection with consciousness. However, to align (a) the acceptance of unconscious mental phenomena with (b) his Cartesian view of consciousness (as the essence of the mind), Searle defends (c) adispositional account of the unconscious. The problem is that some cases of unconscious mental causation require that certain decisive mental properties (sensorial and intentional properties) exist in an occurrent way, and not merely as dispositions. By accepting unconscious mental causation, Searle (inadvertedly) commits himself to a mental existence that isindependent from consciousness. Such unconscious existence implies that certain mental phenomena are ontologically objective, and not subjective as he claims, because they exist without being experienced.Keywords: Ontological subjectivity, unconscious, disposition, mental causation, objectivity.
Omejevanje kraških kotanj z analizo polrezov
Authors: Grlj Aleš
Published: December 2020

Razvoj metod daljinskega zaznavanja, računalnikov in programske opreme za obdelavo prostorskih podatkov se je dotaknil tudi področja geomorfologije. Vse troje omogoča hitrejšo analizo večjih količin podatkov, ne pa tudi natančnejše. Vzrok za to je slaba matematična definiranost nekaterih geomorfoloških oblik. V raziskavi se osredotočamo na omejevanje kraških kotanj. Za ta namen smo razvili nov pristop, ki pri določanju roba kotanje analizira njene polreze ter učinkovito zaznava tudi robove kotanj na pobočjih. Metoda omogoča pridobivanje natančnejših morfografskih in morfometričnih podatkov o kotanjah. Metodo smo razvili in preizkusili na petih kotanjah Podgrajskega podolja (JZ Slovenija) ter rezultate primerjali z rezultati metode, ki za omejevanje kotanj uporablja hidrološko modeliranje. Opažamo bistveno izboljšanje rezultatov pri omejevanju z novo metodo.
Factual Imperfective Contexts in Polish
Authors: Klimek-Jankowska Dorota
Published: December 2020

This study aims to account for the microvariation in aspect choices in factual imperfective contexts in Polish. To this goal an online questionnaire was conducted in which the participants from western and eastern Poland were asked to fill in the missing verbs in presuppositional and existential factual contexts involving an Elaboration coherence relation. The study shows that perfective aspect is preferred in presuppositional factual contexts and imperfective is preferred in existential factual contexts in both regions. Additionally, imperfective is generally more often used in factual contexts in eastern Poland than in western Poland. The study accounts for the observed preferences by resorting to the interaction between the Elaboration relation and (in)definiteness of the temporal variable (introduced at the level of AspP) with respect to the temporal trace of a complex event decomposed in the first phase syntax.
Complexation Study of Kryptofix22DD with Ag+ Cation in Some Mixed Non-aqueous Binaries Solutions
Authors: Eteya Muhaned Mohammed
Published: December 2020

The complexation reactions between Kryptofix22DD, with Ag+ cation, was studied in acetonitrile-dimethylformamide (AN-DMF), acetonitrile- tetrahydrofuran(AN-THF), methanol- tetrahydrofuran (MeOH-THF) and methanol-dimethylformamide (MeOH-DMF) binary non-aqueous dissolvable arrangements at various temperatures utilizing the conductometric strategy. The conductance information shows that in all cases, the complex stoichiometry framed between the macrocyclic ligand and the metal cation is 1:1 [ML]. The experimental results indicate that in any event, the complex stoichiometry formed between the Ag+ and the Kryptofix22DD macrocyclic ligand is 1:1 (ML). The qualities the development constants of the complex have been amassed by plotting the molar conductivity bends-utilizing program, GENPLOT. A nonlinear relationship was observed between the complex's stability constant (log Kf) and the binary solvent composition. The values standard thermodynamic parameters (ΔHc° and ΔSc°) have been determined Dependence of the temperature of constant stability of the complex using van't Hoff plots. The results show that thermodynamic quantities are dependent on nature and Binary Solvent Composition solutions.
A New Core Level Utilization Algorithm for Energy-Efficient Multicore Systems
Authors: Nour Samar , Salem Sameh A. , Habashy Shahira M.
Published: December 2020

The energy consumption is becoming a constraint on all computer devices, from smartphones to supercomputers. Consequently, the focus has moved from performance to energy and power consumption. Design metrics are not only based solely on performance, as the energy performance of application executions is becoming the main aspect of architecture. Also, Design metrics depend on, the manufacturers of semiconductor chips which, have implemented multicore processors to boost the level of energy efficiency by using verified techniques for voltage and frequency scaling. To utilize the maximum potential of such architectures, we need to make the right decisions because parameters such as core type, frequency, and utilization typically affect power dissipation and performance. This paper proposes a new algorithm to achieve energy-efficient by monitoring core energy and level utilization control such as: Increasing the number of cores to execute the task, scaling voltage, and frequency. Based on the built model, we analyze the energy efficiency variations for different platform configurations providing the same level of performance. We show that trading the number and type of core with frequency and voltage level and core utilization rate can lead to substantial energy efficiency gains.
Mengenal Bisnis Yang Tak Kenal Rugi Dalam Perspektif Islam
Authors: Mehilda Sukma
Published: December 2020

This paper aims to discuss the concept of business in Islamic review. In Islamic teachings, Allah guarantees sustenance for his creatures. This belief in assurance is what encourages business people to keep trying even though they have failed repeatedly. This treasure is also believed to be a deposit from God which must be treated as a means to achieve the common good. In describing the relationship between man and God, it turns out that the Al-Quran uses many terms commonly used in the business world. The key to success in business is faith as a foundation in righteous deeds. The higher the success achieved, the greater the responsibility and benefits that are carried out.
Kebijakan Pemerintah Mempertahankan BI 7-Day Reverse Repo Rate Sebesar 4,50%
Authors: Al Amin Eka Mulia Nurul
Published: December 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic not only hit the health sector but also rocked a country's economy. Nevertheless, the government has continued to set a series of policies to shore up the economy, including making more fiscal spending, providing tax relief, cutting borrowing rates and bank reserve requirements to revive an economy ravaged by the outbreak and to support jobs. This article aims to discuss the government's monetary policy in the face of economic shocks during the Covid-19 pandemic. Especially specific in Bank Indonesia's decision to keep interest rates on hold, which was announced at the BI Board of Governors Meeting, held on August 18-19, 2020. After analysis and discussion, it was found that this decision was made to maintain external stability amid low inflation and consider the global economy which showed signs of improvement after experiencing severe pressures in the second quarter 2020.
Editorial
Authors:   Universidad ESAN, Perú, Camacho Zegarra María Augusta
Published: December 2020

Tengo el agrado de presentar la segunda edición de Giuristi, que reúne una selección de artículos interesantes y de actualidad centrados en temas de derecho corporativo y buen gobierno. Son producto de exhaustivas investigaciones de reconocidos docentes de Derecho Corporativo, así como de destacados juristas extranjeros, quienes han logrado juntos una combinación haber lanzado la primera —y que promete estar presente en dos versiones anuales—, ha sido el de haber superado un estado de emergencia derivado de la pandemia que ha desgastado muchas iniciativas; en nuestro caso, sin embargo, resultó más bien la oportunidad de dedicarle un gran cuidado y, sobre todo, empeño por lograr este objetivo y aportar desde la Academia a la construcción de una sociedad más humana y justa mediante recursos que, como las publicaciones, ponen de manifiesto la reflexión de los autores en este campo.
Sustitución de empleador
Authors:   Universidad ESAN, Perú, Puntriano Rosas César Alfredo
Published: December 2020

La compra y venta de empresas, fusiones, escisiones, reorganizaciones en general constituyen operaciones sumamente complejas y que impactan, como es natural, en las relaciones societarias subyacentes a las compañías que son objeto de ellas. También se produce un efecto natural en la tributación de las corporaciones y las personas involucradas. Sin embargo, una arista fundamental es el efecto que dichas operaciones causan en las relaciones de trabajo del personal de las empresas participantes. En el presente artículo se analizan el mencionado efecto y las respuestas dadas por el ordenamiento jurídico peruano.
Necesidad de equilibrio entre protección de la inversión extranjera y protección de la salud pública: a propósito de la pandemia de la covid-19
Authors:   Wöss & Partners S. C., México, Carbajal Valenzuela Christian , Adena Engers Luiza ,   Camara de Arbitragem Online Arbi-ON, Brasil
Published: December 2020

O Direito Internacional dos Investimentos e a Arbitragem de Investimen-tos, em particular, estão em fase de mudança e desafíos, que serão acelera-dos como resultado das controvérsias que surgirão no contexto da pandemia COVID-19. Nos últimos anos, tanto os tratados de investimento quanto a ju-risprudência arbitral sobre investimentos sofreram modificações de diversos tipos, a maioria delas no sentido de alcançar um maior equilíbrio entre apro-teção dos investimentos ea proteção dos poderes regulatórios dos Estados, de acordo com a teoria da proporcionalidade. Recentemente foram emitidas importantes sentenças arbitrais que tiveram como tema central a proteção da saúde pública. Os casos COVID-19 conduzirão ainda mais essas mudanças. Este artigo tem como objetivo fornecer elementos de análise que permitam aos investidores estrangeiros e aos Estados beneficiários saber o que pode ser esperado em matéria de arbitragem de investimentos e saúde pública, em tempos extraordinários de crise sanitária mundial.
La informalidad: propuesta de modificación del impuesto general a las ventas y del impuesto a la renta para las mypes
Authors:   Universidad ESAN, Perú, Chávez Gonzales Ángel Marco
Published: December 2020

El aislamiento social obligatorio implantado a raíz de la pandemia de la COVID-19 ha impactado en el crecimiento de la economía. Entre otras cosas, ha revelado el alto índice de informalidad, que ha obstaculizado los esfuerzos del Estado por ejercer un control eficiente que permita aplicar medidas sanitarias y otorgar beneficios. La informalidad se presenta con mayor intensidad en las actividades de las mypes1 y pymes, causada, entre otras razones, por el efecto de los impuestos en las decisiones de estas empresas, como el impuesto a la renta empresarial y el impuesto general a las ventas. Por ello, en este artículo se propone modificar el impuesto general a las ventas y el impuesto a la renta para las mypes, respecto de su incidencia fiscal, a fin de atraer al informal y a las actividades informales a la formalidad.