bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study of carpal tunnel syndrome in diabetic polyneuropathy with comparison of inching method and second lumbrical-interossei test
Authors: Emad Mohammadreza , Momtaz Laleh Abolfathi , Mohamadi Jahromi Leila Sadat , Parvin Reyhaneh
Published: November 2022

Background: Since diabetic generalized neuropathy affects peripheral nerves, the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) with conventional electrodiagnostic techniques (EDX) [onset latency of median sensory nerve action potential (SNAP) or distal latency of median compound muscle action potential (CMAP)] is controversial. The aim of this study is to investigate the diagnostic values of two other techniques including inching method and second lumbrical-interossei test in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) as well as signs or symptoms of CTS.
Methods: Fifteen patients (30 hands) with definite diagnosis of generalized peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes who developed signs and symptoms of CTS were participated. For diagnosis of CTS, sensory and motor median distal latencies were considered by nerve conduction study. In the next step, inching method and second lumbrical-interossei test were performed for all hands. Finally, sensitivity and specificity of two tests were calculated.
Results: Mean age of participants was 53.87 ± 11.53 years. The sensitivity and specificity of inching method in this study were 95.65% and 85.71%, respectively, and for the second lumbrical-interossei test, they were 73.91% and 71.42%, respectively.
Conclusion: Inching method was more sensitive and specific than second lumbrical-interossei test in diagnosis of CTS among patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Moreover, the sensitivity of inching method was greater than specificity.
Clinical, demographic characteristics, and treatment protocols of optic neuropathies: Three-year follow-up experiences from a tertiary hospital in Turkey
Authors: Kandeger Burcu Taskiran , Tok Ozlem , Tok Levent
Published: November 2022

Background: This study was conducted to review the demographic and clinical characteristics, treatment protocols, and visual outcomes of patients with optic neuropathy.
Methods: This historical cohort study analyzed the clinical features of 91 patients with optic neuropathy followed up for three years at a university hospital in Turkey.
Results: Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NA-AION) was the most common group among the optic neuropathy subgroups (47.2%), and optic neuritis (ON) was the second most common group (38.5%). The mean age of symptom onset for NA-AION was 64.97 ± 12.15 years, significantly higher than the mean age of onset for ON (40.28 ± 15.52 years). Most of the patients with NA-AION had at least one systemic disease causing microangiopathy [51.1% had diabetes mellitus (DM), 33.3% had hypertension (HTN)]. Among the patients with ON, 51.4% were idiopathic, and 25.7% were multiple sclerosis (MS)-related ON cases. Patients with ischemic optic neuropathy (ION), ON, and traumatic optic neuropathy received pulse intravenous (IV) corticosteroids, and eleven patients with NA-AION received acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) therapy in addition to corticosteroids. There was a statistically significant increase in visual acuity in NA-AION and ON groups  (P = 0.019). It was observed that the cases of ON peaked in the winter months in Turkey.
Conclusion: In the differential diagnosis between NA-AION and idiopathic ON, the presence of one or more vascular systemic diseases and mean age may be the main factors. IV steroid treatment given to patients with NA-AION in the acute phase may significantly improve visual acuity.
Case Series of Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema in COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Tan Yu Peng , Vijayan Vivek , Sia Koon Ket
Published: November 2022

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum has been reported in association with COVID-19. Pneumomediastinum could remainelusive until computed tomogra- phy is performed. Hence, we need to be vigilant even though it generally has a benign clinical course.
We presented four confirmed COVID-19 cases with typical ground glass opacity on chest radiograph. All four had the computedtomography that re- vealed pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema. Only one patient had pneumomediastinum after intubation.
Pneumomediastinum is a devastating finding which should be picked up as early as possible and must be excluded in COVID patients whom deteriorate quickly, as adequate time may pass before any viable intervention can be done to expedite the patients’ recovery.
Better Wielding the Electric Drill
Authors: Makkar Dheeraj
Published: November 2022

one is a dense, mineral-rich tissue with organic components. Implants such as plates and nails are used to reconstruct fractures. Various types of drills are used in orthopedic surgery, ranging from pneumatic and battery-operated to electric devices, each of which has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. Standard care is generally achievable through orthopedic battery-operated and pneumatic drills, which are costly and have high maintenance costs. So, orthopedic surgeons frequently employ alternatives such as the Bosch battery drill, and a corded electric drill is generally used in developing nations. These drills are inexpensive, but they cannot be used for reaming. Furthermore, some models of these drills have a constant speed, making them difficult to be utilized for reaming. We offered modifications to this type of drill to control its speed, so it can be used for reaming. There is abundant evidence dismissing misconceptions such as electric drills’ overheating and subsequently leading to bone thermal necrosis. There are multiple scientifically documented methods to effectively sterilize an electric drill. Due to its affordability and ease of maintenance, our innovations, such as speed control and drill cannulation, enable us to adopt this device for most traumatic surgeries, particularly in developing nations.
Safety and Efficacy of Paxlovid in COVID-19 Treatment: A Rapid Review
Authors: Mobinizadeh Mohammadreza , Akbarisari Ali , Olyaeemanesh Alireza , Mohammadshahi Marita , Ahmadnezhad Elham , Aboee Parisa , Gharib Naseri Zahra , Fakoorfard Zeinab , Sadeghi Raheleh
Published: November 2022

Context: In the first stage of viral replication, COVID-19 may cause a remarkable inflammatory response in patients. Paxlovid is an oral antivirus medicine that functions through the inhibition of one of the essential enzymes to viral replication, called protease. The present study intends to help policymakers decide on using Paxlovid in COVID-19 treatment.
Evidence Acquisition: This rapid review searched databases including Cochrane, PubMed, and Google Scholar by the end of July 2022. The inclusion criteria were randomized clinical trials investigating the safety and effectiveness of Paxlovid oral medicine at different doses in COVID-19 patients, compared with placebo or other routine care methods.
Results: Based on the results (from three studies meeting the inclusion criteria), Paxlovid has no serious side effects, but when used, the patients must be checked for renal and hepatic failure, as well as drug interactions. Patients treated with this medicine within five days after the symptom onset were hospitalized, with 1% (6/607) in the Paxlovid group and 6.7% (41/612) in the placebo group. Also, no fatalities were reported in the Paxlovid group until day 28, while 10 (1.6%) patients died in the placebo group.
Conclusions: Paxlovid is very effective in outpatient treatment and comes in a combination pack containing nirmatrelvir 150 mg and ritonavir 100 mg film-coated tablets, to be taken twice daily for five days after the symptom onset in adults and children (over 12 years old and a minimum weight of 40 kg) who have mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 in order to prevent severe disease, which may lead to hospitalization and death. However, there is high uncertainty about the possibility of drug interactions.
The Mediating Role of Emotional Intelligence on the Relationship Between Organizational Culture and Job Performance of Accounting Staff in Yazd, Iran
Authors: Arefmanesh Zohreh , Samani Habib Ansari , Bidaki Fatemeh Zare , Mousavi Masoumeh Sadat
Published: November 2022

Background: Manpower is one of the most important resources for an organization to achieve its gsoals. Therefore, organizations are looking for appropriate plans to attract and retain efficient human resources. This study investigated the effect of the organizational culture of the accounting staff of executive bodies of Yazd province on job performance with the mediating role of emotional intelligence.
Methods: This study used a correlational design with path analysis. Standard questionnaires by Queen, Scatter, and Schering were used (organizational culture, job performance, and emotional intelligence). To do so, 173 questionnaires were analyzed using the convenience sampling method. In data analysis, structural equation modeling, AMOS, and SPSS were used.
Results: The results showed that organizational culture as an independent variable has a direct and significant effect on emotional intelligence as a dependent variable with a coefficient of 0.66 (P=0.000). Emotional intelligence as an independent variable has a direct effect on job performance as a dependent variable with a coefficient of 0.19 (P=0.000). Also, organizational culture as an independent variable exerts a direct effect on job performance as a dependent variable with a coefficient of 0.68 ((P=0.001); indirectly, emotional intelligence is considered as a mediator with a coefficient of 0.129 (P=0.000) with a total effect of 0.81.
Conclusion: Considering the positive and significant effect of organizational culture and emotional intelligence on the job performance of accounting staff and also the positive and significant effect of organizational culture on emotional intelligence, the training of all indicators of emotional intelligence is recommended to develop and increase the personal and professional abilities of individuals. Also, it is very important to study each of the indicators of organizational culture in the executive apparatus to maintain and strengthen the useful and effective factors in it and to change and correct undesirable values.
The Predication of Marital Adjustment based on Mindfulness among Infertile Couples in Iran
Authors: Roosta Samira , Mollazade Javad , Goodarzi Mohammad Ali
Published: November 2022

Background: Infertility and its treatment cause psychological effects, such as confusion, frustration, depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and worthlessness in life. Mindfulness reduces negative emotions and increases people's adjustment when faced with stressful life tasks. Therefore, this study aims to predict marital adjustment based on mindfulness in infertile couples.
Methods: The present descriptive-correlational study was conducted on 122 infertile couples referred to Mother and Child Hospital in Shiraz selected by convenience sampling method in summer of 2013. After obtaining consent form, demographic questionnaire, dyadic adjustment scale (DAS), and five facet mindfulness questionnaire (FFMQ) were used to collect data. The data were analyzed by SPSS 23 using Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis (P=0.05).
Results: Seventy-four couples had been married for less than five years and 48 couples had been married for more than five years with a mean age of 32±5 years. The results indicated that all mindfulness components except non-judgmental inner experience predict marital adjustment (P<0.05).
Conclusion: The results indicate that mindfulness technique is very effective and has positive influence on improving marital adjustment between infertile couples. Massive mental health education is recommended to educate the infertile couples and governmental and non-governmental agencies are required to help this group of people for effective prevention, treatment, and control of this problem. This treatment can affect marital adjustment in both groups of men and women.
Some inequalities of anti-invariant Riemannian submersions in complex space forms
Authors: Gündüzalp Yilmaz , Polat Murat
Published: November 2022

The aim of the present paper is to analyze sharp type inequalities including the scalar and Ricci curvatures of anti-invariant Riemannian submersions in complex space forms.
COMPETÊNCIAS DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE ENFERMAGEM NO CUIDADO AO PACIENTE COM INTUBAÇÃO OROTRAQUEAL
Authors: Da Fonseca Júnior Marco Antônio , Vicentini de Oliveira Daniel , Dias Antunes Mateus , Viana Dayane Aparecida , De Lacerda Alves Paulo André
Published: November 2022

Este estudo teve como objetivo caracterizar as competências dos profissionais de enfermagem que atuam na unidade de terapia intensiva e identificar estratégias que possibilitem melhorar a qualidade do cuidado ao paciente com intubação orotraqueal. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, incluindo 22 profissionais da área de enfermagem. Foi aplicado um questionário estruturado. Realizou-se analises descritivas e o teste de Spearman’s (p≤0,05). A Instituição repassa os materiais de consumo (90,9%) e recebem apoio da chefia (100%); utilizam equipamento de proteção pessoal (100%); se julgam éticos (100%), humanizados (100%) e autoconfiantes (100%) nos procedimentos realizados em pacientes com intubação orotraqueal. Não houve significância estatística em relação ao tempo de formado com a autoconfiança nos procedimentos (p≤0,135). O estudo evidenciou que os profissionais de enfermagem da unidade de terapia intensiva possuem competências para atuar neste setor e realizar o cuidado ao paciente sob intubação orotraqueal.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA QUALIDADE DE VIDA NO CONTROLE DA SOP
Authors: Bilésimo da Silva Gava Aline
Published: November 2022

RESUMO: A Síndrome dos Ovários Policísticos (SOP),é uma desordem genética, multigênica, hormonal na qual afeta as mulheres em idade reprodutiva. Por ser um assunto de pouca abordagem nas conversas no meio de saúde, é de suma importância os trabalhos de educação em saúde e a promoção de saúde para esta síndrome. Este artigo de revisão bibliográfica tem como objetivo, apresentar as principais causas da SOP, como ela pode estar sendo controlada com uma alimentação adequada para cada indivíduo, a modo de facilitar a vida das portadoras. Essa revisão foi realizada com buscas de artigos científicos recentes a partir do ano de 2006 e anos mais atuais, encontrados em site de base de dados do Scielo, Lilac, Google Acadêmico. Este artigo também poderá ser utilizado como parâmetro na elaboração de artigos para outras revistas. Com isso, espera-se facilitar a vida das mulheres portadoras da SOP, a fim de que busquem cada vez mais, uma melhor qualidade de vida, com saúde, mantendo-a sobre controle, através de uma alimentação saudável, consequentemente diminuindo os sintomas indesejadose provocados pela doença.
Pozitivna obveznost države, človekove pravice in revščina
Authors: Korpič-Horvat Etelka
Published: November 2022

Revščina in socialna izključenost sta tesno povezani z uresničevanjem ustavnih določb, ki se nanašajo na človekove pravice in temeljne svoboščine. Čim več je njihovih kršitev, tem večja so tveganja za nastajanje revščine in socialne izključenosti. Zato je pomembna pozitivna obveznost države, da ustvarja pogoje za uresničevanje in varstvo človekovih pravic in temeljnih svoboščin. V prispevku je obravnavana nacionalna in mednarodna normativna ureditev nekaterih človekovih pravic in temeljnih svoboščin, ki pomembno vplivajo na pravico do varstva pred revščino in socialno izključenostjo. Obravnavane so tudi ustavno sodne presoje Ustavnega sodišča Republike Slovenije, ki s svojimi odločitvami pomembno zapolnjuje ustavne norme, ki določajo človekove pravice in temeljne svoboščine in s tem skrbi za njihovo varstvo. Iz statističnih podatkov izhaja, da kljub obsežni normativni ureditvi, ki se nanaša na človekove pravice in temeljne svoboščine, problem revščine in socialne izključenosti obstaja.
Role of Innovation for Sustainable Development in Agriculture: A Review
Authors: Vyas Saurav , Singh Sukhjinder
Published: November 2022

Modern agriculture is mainly concerned with enhancing output as well as quality improvement. This paper examines current thinking of agricultural improvements through innovations, what forms it takes, involvement of stakeholders and the social economic benefits derived. Rather than adopting newly developed technologies, agricultural advances frequently include the adaptation of existing updated technologies. Sustainable development is the process of meeting human needs and improving living conditions without endangering natural resources. It is a philosophy that tries to address human needs while simultaneously protecting the natural system. Economic growth, human development and ecological sustainability are all part of the sustainable development philosophy. Various research articles have been studied for current study which highlights the importance of innovation in agriculture and its benefits. The policy ecosystem of agriculture in India under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture as well as future prospects and solutions for India are also highlighted. We have found that there is a need to look at the potential barriers while implementing sustainable agriculture practice and the options for overcoming or minimising these barriers.
Uso de inmunoestimulantes recombinantes (rToxA) producidos en plantas (Nicotiana tabacum) y su aplicación en la acuicultura de camarón: una propuesta de análisis bioeconómico
Authors: Nolasco Alzaga Héctor Rodrigo , Monreal-Escalante Elizabeth , Araneda Padilla Marcelo E. , Gullian-Klanian Mariel , de Anda-Montañez Juan Antonio , Luna-González Antonio , Angulo Carlos
Published: November 2022

In the Aquaculture industry, which is in charge of sustainably supplying food of marine and freshwater origin (fish, mollusks, crustaceans, among others), there are risks that compromise production and sometimes put producers in very critical circumstances. Sanitary issues, caused by accumulated outbreaks which affected the shrimp farming industry in the past two decades, provoked the collapse of this activity in several countries. Therefore, the implementation of recombinant vaccines, probiotics and immunostimulating substances, instead of antimicrobial agents (antibiotics), has been a proposal recommended by the scientific community for the aquaculture industry. Given the volume of production, the implementation of a health prevention measure demands a cost-benefit analysis whose objective should be focused on minimizing costs and maximizing benefits in order to expand its use on a commercial scale. In Mexico, the costbenefit assessment of the implementation of recombinant immunostimulants, in species of great comercial demand (such as shrimp), has not yet been finalized, which opens a window of opportunity for their attention. This study aims to elucidate the economic potential for the production of oral vaccines manufactured in plants in order to control the Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrotic Disease (AHPND) in the farmed whiteleg shrimp (L. vannamei); additionally, aims to evaluate the cost-benefit ratio obtained through the implementation of such vaccine in a Penaeid farming system, consequently after optimizing the production parameters at small scale, generating and visualizing graphically the biggest net present value and maximum economic yield within the system.
Alteration in amino acid composition of natural solid bitumens and some synthesized carbonaceous materials in the carbonization sequence
Authors: Shanina S. , Golubev E. , Amosova O
Published: November 2022

Amino acids are important records of geochemical processes in sedimentary rocks. The knowledge about changing the composition of amino acids is important for our understanding of genetics of organic compounds in the geological records. In the presented work, compositions of amino acids in natural solid bitumens, graphites and some synthesized carbonaceous materials were investigated. We determined that the content of amino acids decreases with increasing temperature of the formation of natural carbonaceous substances. the content of aliphatic amino acids gradually increases with increasing degree of transformation in the carbonization (dehydrogenation) series, mainly due to glycine, alanine and leucine. The revealed changes in the amino acid composition of natural carbonaceous substances are associated with the genesis of the initial organic matter, as with as the content of carbonaceous matter and its interaction with the mineral component.

We showed that the selection of dominant individual amino acids without involvement of statistical methods did not allow distinguishing some types of natural carbonaceous materials. At the same time, lots of amino acids were identified by statistical methods, statistically significantly distinguishing all the studied types of solid natural bitumen and graphite.
Topical issues of digitalization of the educational and legal space of the state
Authors: Maksimova Irina M.
Published: November 2022

The analysis of actual problems related to the digitalization of legal education is carried out. At the present stage, it is impossible to imagine the educational process without the digital space and the subjects of educational activity involved in it: students, teachers, specialists in the field of information technology, etc. The use of a predominant digital approach in teaching is considered, which is based on special methods of transmitting information that allows solving a large number of diverse tasks in the shortest time intervals. It is noted that there is a consistent introduction of information technologies into the educational system of our state and educational institutions teaching jurisprudence are also included in this system. Each of them has systems with an electronic educational environment, where tasks are performed that form competencies provided for by the state standard and curriculum, computers, electronic textbooks, educational and teaching aids. The issue of improving the effectiveness of legal educational systems is raised, since it is known what efforts the introduction of digital technologies in the learning process requires. It is concluded that in order to achieve the goal, it is not enough to provide an educational institution with digital devices, connect to the Internet and develop digital service platforms. The implementation of this process requires not only the renewal of the entire educational system, pedagogical practice, but also a transition to new models of organization of work in general, including the use of the digital construction method.
Foreign language teacher: modern requirements for the challenges of the time
Authors: Evstigneeva Ilona A. , Shults Olga E. , Aleksich Ekaterina V.
Published: November 2022

The issues of the state of the problem of the ability and readiness of a foreign language teacher to respond to the challenges of the time in connection with the rapidly changing reality, when he has to use various communication channels to motivate productive interaction in the classroom and thereby contribute to the creation of an academic community, the professional development of students. The set of teacher competencies necessary for solving the tasks of teaching, educating and developing future specialists in foreign language classes is considered in detail, namely: competence in the field of personal qualities, competence in setting goals and objectives of pedagogical activity, competence in motivating students to carry out educational activities, competence in developing a program activity and pedagogical decision-making, competence in providing the information basis of pedagogical activity, as well as competence in the organization of pedagogical activity. The importance of the teacher's ability to lifelong learning and self-improvement is noted, which is inextricably linked with the development of information and communication technologies competencies, including. In addition, a foreign language teacher should form the same qualities in students, because in a rapidly changing world, the autonomy of a student is one of the conditions for his success. The following competencies were identified: methodical, information and communication and linguodidactic, the relevance of an individual approach in teaching was noted, as well as the ability of the teacher to motivate students throughout the entire academic time.
The method of projects as a progressive method of teaching foreign language communication in the mainstream of modern education
Authors: Goncharova Natalya A. , Medvedev Alexey V.
Published: November 2022

It is proved that the fundamental purpose of teaching a foreign language is the formation of a foreign language communicative competence, that is, the ability to communicate with representatives of a foreign language culture, within which it is necessary to activate the main types of foreign language speech activity: speaking, listening, reading, writing. It is proved that the development of foreign language communicative competence is impossible without addressing the peculiarities of foreign culture. The experience of teaching foreign languages shows that it is often difficult for students to formulate an integral, logical and complete statement on their own due to the difference in cultural differences at the verbal and non-verbal levels of communication. The main difficulties are related to the fact that comprehensive knowledge of a foreign language is necessary for the implementation of foreign language communication, the formation of which is becoming particularly relevant in the conditions of modern education. In connection with the above, the question of finding an effective methodology for the development of foreign language communicative competence is raised. It is assumed that the project method allows you to build the learning process in such a way that students will be placed in conditions as close as possible to the conditions of real communication, which, in turn, will contribute to immersion in the specifics of someone else's culture. In addition, the project method allows solving the problem of the formation of an educational motive, since the mentioned method implements the principles of personality-oriented learning, according to which students can choose the topic of a lesson in a foreign language that will correspond to the sphere of their interests.
Teaching students a foreign language in a children's camp: psychological and pedagogical conditions
Authors: Dolzhenkova Marina I. , Bortnikova Tatyana G.
Published: November 2022

The analysis of modern approaches and experimental practice of the implementation of educational programs of summer language camps is carried out. The relevance of the research is based on the increasing processes of globalization and socio-cultural integration, stimulating the development of intercultural communications and linguistic competencies around the world. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the organizational, pedagogical and didactic features of the implementation of educational programs of the summer language camp. Based on the analysis of literary sources and methodical materials, the target orientation and format of the implemented programs are specified, the necessary didactic and educational conditions are determined. The pedagogical potential of the summer language camp, the most achievable psychological and pedagogical results of pedagogical influence are revealed. The camp is positioned as an effective extracurricular form of linguistic education, which has a powerful motivating effect, provides active speech practice, allow to overcome language barriers and familiarize with the culture of the peoples of the world. The main forms of extracurricular activities that ensure the effective assimilation of linguistic skills are highlighted, the role of linguistic and pedagogical support in the development of language competencies is shown. The research materials can be useful for practical teachers, organizers of intercultural cooperation programs, in the development and implementation of projects and educational programs of summer camps for children and youth.
Policy Brief zum ersten Zwischenbericht zur wissenschaftlichen Evaluation des Bundesprogramms „Sprach-Kitas : weil Sprache der Schlüssel zur Welt ist“ : Perspektive der zusätzlichen Fachberatungen
Authors: Anders Yvonne , Kluczniok Katharina , Ballaschk Itala , Bartels Kai Caroline , Blaurock Sabine , Große Christiane , Hummel Theresia , Kurucz Csaba , Lehrl Simone , Wieduwilt Nadine , Roßbach Hans-Günther
Published: November 2022

Kurzzusammenfassung des ersten Zwischenberichts zur wissenschaftlichen Evaluation des Bundesprogramms "Sprach-Kitas" unter Berücksichtigung der Perspektive der zusätzlichen Fachberatungen des Bundesprogramms.
Catolicismo, eurocentrismo e civilização no Compêndio de História Universal do Padre Rafael Galanti (1894)
Authors: Detoni Piero di Cristo Carvalho
Published: November 2022

Este artigo aborda a escrita da história escolar operada pelo padre jesuíta Rafael Maria Galanti (1840-1917). O objeto de investigação em destaque é o seu Compêndio de história universal, publicado no ano de 1894. Realizamos uma reflexão que compreende os eixos de inteligibilidade que acompanham a confecção dessa obra diante de exigências epistêmicas e ético-políticas que circunscrevem a história na Primeira República, o que nos faz apreender a historicidade das próprias regras (visíveis e invisíveis) que presidem a disciplina (escolar) naquele momento especifico. O recorte analítico proposto por este texto deslinda as dinâmicas do catolicismo, do eurocentrismo e do conceito de civilização presentes no referido livro. Ao que parece essa chave interpretativa possibilita o entendimento do raciocínio historiográfico elaborado por Galanti.
Educação e política na obra de V. I. Lênin
Authors: Lucena Carlos Alberto , Borges Netto Mário , França Robson Luiz de , Santos Adriana Cristina Omena dos
Published: November 2022

Este ensaio discorre acerca da a indissociabilidade entre a educação e a política proposta na obra de Lênin. Recupera o contexto e a construção do socialismo russo como expressão das propostas concretas da emancipação de todo o proletariado explorado pelas formas reprodutivas do capital expressas no modo de produção capitalista. Nesse sentido, a educação é uma ferramenta política com dimensão educativa. Elaboramos nossas reflexões em dois períodos. O primeiro deles é relativo aos textos inerentes à pré Revolução de outubro de 1917, período em que Lênin define a tese à qual os comunistas constituirão a vanguarda do proletariado, assumindo a função tanto organizativa como formativa da classe. O segundo voltado a Lênin enquanto líder de Estado proletário, destacando a centralidade da unicidade entre a educação e a política. Objetivamos por fim, demonstrar a vitalidade e o legado do pensamento político revolucionário.
Os escritos gramscianos e suas publicações na Itália após a II Guerra Mundial
Authors: Nascimento Lorivaldo do , Favoreto Aparecida
Published: November 2022

Esta pesquisa aborda a temática da publicação das obras de Gramsci na Itália após a II Guerra Mundial através de uma ação político-pedagógica denominada, justamente, Operação Gramsci. Assim, em primeira instância, elucida a disputa pela herança literária de Gramsci entre Togliatti e a família russa (família Schucht), envolvendo os principais expoentes da Internacional Comunista. Após a vitória de Togliatti, e a svolta de Salerno, que estabeleceu um governo de coalizão nacional entre os diversos partidos políticos italianos, inclusive o comunista, iniciou-se o projeto político-pedagógico mencionado, no qual a publicação das obras de Gramsci servia para a formação política das classes e, consequentemente, para o crescimento do Partido Comunista na Itália. A pesquisa utiliza-se, em modo especial, da correspondência entre os familiares russos de Gramsci, os membros do PCI – Partido Comunista Italiano e da Internacional Comunista. Portanto, o estudo visa preencher uma lacuna na medida em que as obras de Gramsci são difundidas no Brasil, a partir de traduções das edições italianas, que não aprofundam o contexto sociopolítico e o projeto político-pedagógico que motivou sua publicação na Itália após a II Guerra Mundial.
Dynamics-Based Piecewise Constant Control of an Omnivehicle
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moiseev G. N. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Zobova A. A.
Published: November 2022

For the nonsymmetrical vehicle configuration, we propose a numerical procedure of solving boundary-value problems that uses parametric continuation of the solution obtained for the symmetric vehicle. It shows that the proposed type of control can be used for an arbitrary vehicle configuration.
Intercultural Communication Based on Local Wisdom That Made the People of Bali Reject Sharia Tourism
Authors: Sumiati Dewi
Published: November 2022

Bali is one of the provinces in Indonesia which is very popular among domestic and foreign tourists. On December 2015, there was an idea of developing sharia tourism in Bali which has strong culture based on Hindu religion. The idea is being opposed by the Balinese people and it resulted in many negative response as the idea is contradicted with Regional Regulation of Bali regarding Culture Tourism. The formulation of the problem in this research is to find out how intercultural communication based on local wisdom that made the people of Bali reject sharia tourism. This study uses a case study with qualitative descriptive approach. Data collected by in-depth interview and observation as the primary data, while the study of literature, internet, and documentaries as secondary data. This study found that there is a positive intercultural communication between the Hindu and Muslim communities in Bali. The Muslim community who lived in Bali also rejected sharia tourism being developed in Bali. Based on these results, the author concluded that positive intercultural communication combine with strong tradition of local wisdom will form an integrated culture.Â Keywords: intercultural communication, local wisdom, sharia tourism, integrated culture
A Scientometric Analysis of the Literature on the Topic “Academic Social Networks”
Authors: Busygina T. V. , Yuklyaevskaya A. V.
Published: November 2022

In the past few decades, scientific communication has become widespread through academic social networks (ASNs). The purpose of this article is to consider ASNs both as a research tool and as an object of study in scientific publications. The scientometric analysis of literature on ASNs was carried out. The literature set consisted of 1,216 records retrieved from the Web of Science (WoS) database. The set included the documents where the ASNs were the scientific research objects or those where the ASNs were only mentioned as a bibliographic data source for systematic reviews or meta-analyses (predominantly in medicine) or as an experimental data repository. It was found that documents on ASNs started to appear in the WoS after 2005. The USA, the University of Wolverhampton (United Kingdom), and M. Thelwall are the country, organization, and author leading in the number of documents on ASNs in the set. The journals published the documents presented by the following subject areas: Computer Science; Computer Science and Librarianship; Mechanical Engineering; Engineering and Technology. Four out of the first ten highly cited documents are devoted to altmetrics in ASNs. The authors used document co-citation analysis via free scientometric analytical software CiteSpace and discovered research fronts. It was found that when the number of publications on ASNs started to rise, scholars began to discuss the community recommendation, professional indexing/folksonomy, and cold-start problem. Later, the altmetrics used in the ASNs became the main subject in the researches of ASNs. The last statement is confirmed by co-word analysis via CiteSpace. It is shown that the most frequent keywords of the studied document set are altmetrics, impact, and citation.
Collection of Handwritten and Old Printed Books of the XVI–XX Centuries and Rare Editions of the Library Yekaterinburg Theological Seminary
Authors: Mangilev P. I. , Poletaeva E. A.
Published: November 2022

The article presents the results of studying the collection of rare books and manuscripts of the library of the Yekaterinburg Theological Seminary. The characteristics of the collection and the history of its formation are given. The collection was based on the book fund of the Sverdlovsk Diocesan Administration and books from private donations. The collection of handwritten books includes four copies of the XVI century: the Ostrog Bible and three editions of Andronik Timofeyev Ignorant – Apostle in 1597 and two Octoechos (2nd part) in 1594. There are more than forty editions of the XVII century in the fund: mainly of the Moscow Printing Yard and three “Lithuanian” ones – the “disgraced” teaching Gospel by Cyril Tranquillion, 1619; Synopsis by Innokenty Gizel, 1680; Oktoikh of the second half of the XVII century. The earliest manuscript is the Gospel of 1630-1660, compiled in Galicia, with numerous notes of the owner. The XVIII century is mainly represented by Old Believers’ liturgical and reading (“chetyi”) collections of mixed composition. Collections with canons, akathists, and liturgical charters predominate among the manuscripts of the XIX century. Orthodox written tradition of the XIX–XX centuries is represented by educational literature and musical scores. The result of the research will be the preparation of catalogues of handwritten books of the XVII–XX centuries and books of the old printing of the XVI–XVII centuries from the library collection.
Confucian Ideas and Russian Culture of the XVIII Century on the Example of “Description of the Life of Confucius, the Head of Chinese Philosophers”
Authors: Tsvetkov D. V.
Published: November 2022

The influence of Confucian ideas on intellectual life in Russia of the XVIII century has not been studied enough and needs more detailed research. This paper is about the research of text “Description of life of Confucius, head of Chinese philosophers”. The purpose of the article is to identify the background of its creation, analyze the translation of this text and establish its connection with the ideas of the Enlightenment era. It was revealed that the “Description of the Life of Confucius ...” is a collection of fragments from the texts of “Lun yu” and “Zhong Yun” of the Confucian “Four books”, the Latin translation of which was placed in “Confucius Sinarum philosophus, sive Scientia Sinensis” (“Confucius, the philosopher of the Chinese, or Chinese science”) – work, in which, for the first time, traditional Chinese philosophical teachings are systematized. The nature of the fragments, the principle of their grouping by chapters, as well as the topics of the chapters indicate that “The Description of the life of Confucius ...” could act as a lesson to young people preparing for public service. Such an appointment of the “Description of the life of Confucius ...” seems most likely, if we also take into account the tendency that took place in the intellectual environment of the XVIII century to compile manuals on the education of young people corresponding to the ideals of Enlightenment.
Evaluation of the Daily Load Curve by Taking V2G of PEVs into Consideration
Authors: Choi Sangbong , Kim Chang soo , Sung Back sub
Published: November 2022

This paper presented a method for calculating daily load curves by considering charging and discharging locations of electric vehicles to help to understand the impact of loads generated by charging and discharging of electric vehicles on the power grid. Based on the estimated PEVs’ share, the PEVs discharge power was calculated to reflect both the characteristics of the arriving vehicle in the morning and the SMP plan after establishing a assumption that the electric vehicle arrived at work in the morning and the electric vehicle arrived at home in the afternoon for each of the charging/discharging locations, that is, work and home, of electric vehicles in the city. After calculating the daily load curve for each charging/discharging power type for the PEVs charging strategy, which takes into account both the characteristics of the vehicle arriving at home in the afternoon and the TOU fare system and the characteristics of the vehicle arriving at work in the morning and the SMP fare system, it was analyzed by comparing the impact assessment on the grid by adding the existing load. The results of this paper provide an accurate understanding of the impact of PEVs charging and discharging loads on the power grid. The results should help to establish PEVs charging and discharging load management plans to prevent overloading the power grids with appropriate SMP and TOU tariffs while curbing the reinforcement and expansion of power grids as much as possible.
Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease Virus Serotype 8 in Tunisia, 2021
Authors: Sghaier Soufien , Sailleau Corinne , Marcacci Maurilia , Thabet Sarah , Curini Valentina , Ben Hassine Thameur , Teodori Liana , Portanti Ottavio , Hammami Salah , Jurisic Lucija , Spedicato Massimo , Postic Lydie , Gazani Ines , Ben Osman Raja , Zientara Stephan , Breard Emmanuel , Calistri Paolo , Richt Juergen A. , Holmes Edward C. , Savini Giovanni , Di Giallonardo Francesca , Lorusso Alessio
Published: November 2022

Epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) is a Culicoides-borne viral disease caused by epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) and associated with clinical manifestations in cervids and bovids. In late September 2021, EHDV was reported in cattle farms in central/western Tunisia. It rapidly spread throughout the country with more than 200 confirmed outbreaks. A combination of classical and molecular techniques was applied to characterize the causative virus as a member of EHDV-8 serotype. This is the first evidence of EHDV- 8 circulation since 1982 when the prototype EHDV-8 strain was isolated in Australia. This work highlights the urgent need for vaccines for a range of EHDV serotypes.
Food Literacy and Dietary Intake in German Office Workers: A Longitudinal Intervention Study
Authors: Meyn Svenja , Blaschke Simon , Mess Filip
Published: November 2022

Widespread patterns of poor dietary behavior are a key factor causing the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases around the world. Research provides initial insights into the potential of food literacy (FL) to empower individuals to improve their dietary behavior. Yet, studies on FL interventions in working adults are scarce. This study aimed to investigate the short- and long-term effects of a comprehensive 3-week workplace health promotion program (WHPP) on FL and dietary intake (DI) and to examine the association between FL and DI in a sample of 144 German office workers (30.0% female). Using two random intercept mixed linear regression models, we found significant strong improvements for both FL (β = 0.52, p < .0001) and DI (β = 0.63, p < .0001) after the WHPP when compared to baseline. Significant long-term improvements at 18 months where strong for FL (β = 0.55, p < .0001) and small for DI (β = 0.10, p < .0001). FL showed a significant moderate effect on DI across all measurement time points (β = 0.24, p < .0001). Our study fills a gap of long-term findings in the literature on FL interventions, offers insights into underlying mechanisms, and provides recommendations for effective WHPPs.
An Oncospace for Human Cancers
Authors: Aguadé-Gorgorió Guim , Costa José , Solé Ricard
Published: November 2022

Human cancers comprise an heterogeneous array of diseases with different progression patterns and responses to therapy. However, they all develop within a host context that constraints their natural history. As it occurs with the diversity of organisms, one can conjecture that there is order in the cancer multiverse. Is there a way to capture the broad range of tumor types within a space of the possible? Here we define the oncospace, a coordinate system that integrates the ecological, evolutionary and developmental components of cancer complexity. The spatial position of a tumor results from its departure from the healthy tissue along these three axes, and progression trajectories inform about the components driving malignancy across cancer subtypes. We postulate that the oncospace topology encodes new information regarding tumorigenic pathways, subtype prognosis and therapeutic opportunities: treatment design could benefit from considering how to nudge tumors towards empty evolutionary deserts in the oncospace.
Investigating the Optimal DOD and Battery Technology for Hybrid Energy Generation Models in Cement Industry Using HOMER Pro
Authors: Basheer Yasir , Mian Qaisar Saeed , Waqar Asad , Lateef Fahad , Alzahrani Ahmad
Published: November 2022

Cement industry is one of the highest energy consuming industries. The quantity of fuel and energy needed accounts for most of the cost of cement manufacturing. Thermal power plants generate electricity but are harmful and ineffective by nature. As a backup mechanism to account for main grid failures, batteries can be utilized. In this paper the first ever investigation on battery’s depth of discharge (DOD) for four different kinds of battery technologies is carried out in the framework of cement industry. The intended battery technologies are the lead-acid battery (LA), lithium-ion battery (Li-ion), vana-dium redox battery (VR), and nickel–iron battery (Ni-Fe). Four hybrid energy generation models (HEGMs) for five cement plants of Pakistan using the HOMER pro software are proposed. Cement plants includes Askari Cement Plant, Wah (ACPW); Bestway Cement Plant, Kalar Kahar (BCPKK); Bestway Cement Plant, Farooqia (BCPF); Bestway Cement Plant, Hattar (BCPH); and DG Cement Plant, Chakwal (DGCPC). HEGM-1 comprises of a diesel generator (DGen), a photovoltaic system (PV), a converter, and a battery system. HEGM-2 comprises of a PV system, a converter, and a battery system. HEGM-3 is the grid-connected version of HEGM-1 and HEGM-4 is the grid-connected version of HEGM-2. A base-model consisting of grid only is used as a reference. A multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) is performed by formulating a cumulative objective function (COF) which includes net present cost (NPC), levelized cost of energy (LCOE), and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The principal objective is the maximization of COF while simultaneously minimizing the objectives (NPC, LCOE and GHG emissions), based on optimal battery technology and DOD. The results reveal that VR is the most suitable battery technology with 10% DOD. It is achieved for DGCPC with HEGM-3 with 61.49% of NPC, 78.62% of LCOE and 84.00% of GHG emissions reduction as com-pared to the base model.