bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Reading Attempt On The Relationship of Film and Dream Experience: The Secret Face
Authors: ORHON Hazal
Published: September 2021

Classically defined films, which adopt the logic of daily life and proceed in a linear line, try to give the audience a kind of "real life" experience, while the films that go beyond the usual system and exceed the time-space boundaries comprehend the audience with a dream-like experience. Creating a dream-like experience is about resembling dreams in terms of structure, style and aesthetic. The purpose of this study is to examine the inner logic of dreams and determine which way a film should follow in order to provide a dream experience. In this context, firstly, the equivalence of the concepts of time and space, which undergo changes in dreams, in cinema is emphasized. After the relationship between film and dream experience is based on time and space, in order to shed light on the further stages, the relationship of dreams with reality and unreality is emphasized and the projection of this relationship in cinema is investigated. A reading attempt was made by analyzing the relationship between film and dream experience through Ömer Kavur's The Secret Face (1990) film, which has a unique dream language.
SDM Cendekia: Strategi Membangun SDM & Pemimpin Unggul
Authors: Arifin Antoni Ludfi
Published: September 2021

Peran korporasi juga perguruan tinggi dalam menciptakan SDM Unggul yang akan melahirkan pemimpin unggul tidak dapat dinafikan. Agregasi dari strategi tersebut adalah Indonesia Unggul, di mana SDM yang memiliki kompetensi teknis, perilaku, dan manajerial baik. Peningkatan kompetensi penting bagi kami—secara kompetensi teknis, SDM Cendekia menginisiasi peningkatan kecerdasan literasi dan kecerdasan digital. Kedua hal tersebut merupakan kompetensi mandatori di samping kompetensi lainnya. Buku ini merupakan antologi tulisan dari 27 praktisi dan akademikus yang membahas peningkatan SDM Indonesia dari sudut pandang praksis empiris dan kajian teoritis. Melalui buku ini—komunitas SDM Cendekia menawarkan jalan berpikir dalam mengembangkan SDM yang kompetitif menuju organisasi unggul.
Nana Diana
Authors: PEMBANGUNAN GOVERNANCE: JURNAL POLITIK LOKAL DAN
Published: September 2021

This study aims to see the community participation in the satellite area in the construction and maintenance of Drainage in the Village Marindal II District Patumbak Deli Serdang. The research method used to answer the problem in this research is the method of qualitative research approach. Data obtained through in-depth interviews, literature study and documentation. Informant research comes from the elements of sub-district government and community. The results of the research show that the participation, involvement and utilization of drainage facilities are running well.
Proyecto 1 - Telemática
Authors: Marín Giraldo Simón , García Miguel Fernando Ramos , Restrepo Alejandro Fernandez
Published: September 2021

Amazon Web Services (AWS) es una suite completa de servicios en la web de Amazon, para computación basada en la nube, con sevicios y APIs web. Amazonle provee servicios a muchas compañías en todo el mundo. Se usó AWS Educate para el desarrollo de este proyecto, creando instancias de máquinas EC2 con Amazon Linux AMI.
Energy and Storage Optimization In Precision Livestock Farming
Authors: Marín Giraldo Simón , Lopera Julian David Ramirez , Toro Mauricio , Galeano Andres Salazar
Published: September 2021

This work introduces some of the most widely usedcompression algorithms, and their relevance to the field oflivestock farming, which has been historically characterizedfor requiring menial and inefficient labor, introducingenvironmental. And also for lacking the scale andautomation that cutting edge technologies can provide. Bydoing this we will explain how this opens the door tolocations untouched by technology, and the generaladvantages, and possibilities that integrating patternrecognition models bring to the table. In addition, we willexplain the ins and outs of these compression algorithms,and our reasoning behind our decision to choose analgorithm to implement in our pattern recognition model.To solve this problem, Seam Carving, Image Scaling andRun-Length encoding were used. With them we compressedthe images an average of 17.5% of their original size in atime complexity of O(L*N*M). This research shows howyou can create an efficient compression algorithm for usagein PLF.
Malaikat Itu Bernama Ibu
Authors: Taufik Mohammad , Muslim Penerbit Yayasan Cendekia
Published: September 2021

Malaikat Itu Bernama Ibu adalah ssebuah buku yang mengangkat peran seorang ibu dalam kehidupan. Sebagai apresiasi atas perjuanagan setia seorang ibu dalam menjaga anak, sejak dalam kandungan hingga menemukan jati diri. Buku ini meberikan pesan, bagaimana seharusnya sikap seorang anak memperlakukan ibunya. Banyak anak yang sukses, tapi melupakan keringat dan doa ibunya. Buku ini InshaAllah layak dibaca untuk menambah motivasi kita.
Introduction to the Principles of δ18O, δ13C, and 87Sr/86Sr in the Palaeosciences.
Authors: Wilkin Jack
Published: September 2021

The stable isotopes of oxygen (O), carbon (C), strontium (Sr), hydrogen (H), and nitrogen (N) have all been utilised for great effect in palaeoclimate, palaeoecological and palaeobiological studies. Of these, O and C have been by far the most important and, in many types of study, their use has become routine in universities and research institutions around the world. Stable isotopes provide quantitative data about palaeotemperatures, metabolic rates, food webs, palaeosalinity, palaeoprecipitation and evaporation rates as well as glacial ice volumes, production and burial of organic carbon, and other processes related to palaeoclimatic/biological/ecological change. Except for Sr, all the previously mentioned isotopes (O, C, H, and N) directly record paleoclimatic, biological and palaeoecological processes. Conversely, Sr reflects the composition of rocks at the Earth's surface, and its values reflect on the climate indirectly as it is a proxy for global weathering rates and seafloor spreading. This review will only be focusing on three isotopes commonly deployed by palaeo-researchers: carbon, oxygen, and strontium.
Working from home is the new black: into the private world of remote collaboration in COVID-19 lockdowns
Authors: Prouzeau Arnaud , Besançon Lonni , Mihelcic Joanne
Published: September 2021

To mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries around the globe implemented Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs), one of which being Working From Home (WFH). In this paper we present an ethnographic investigation into the adaptations of working spaces and habits due to the adoption of WFH. We interviewed 12 participants from different industry contexts in order to cover a wide range of tools and practices used to conduct remote work. We focus on the importance and benefits of the different technologies available and how they impact collaboration. We discuss challenges experienced by participants in organizing their workspace at home, the impact of workload on practices, and the growing worries about isolation. The findings highlight the importance of understanding the changing physical, social and technological environments in designing new ways of working and collaborating remotely. From our results, we finally derive new directions for the HCI and CSCW research agenda on the topic of WFH.
Associations between Procedural Fairness in Physician Communication and Lifestyle Behaviors in Patients with Obesity
Authors: Wittleder Sandra , Viglione Clare , Dixon Alia , Jagmohan Zufarna , Reinelt Tilman , Wylie-Rosett Judith , Orstad Stephanie L. , Beasley Jeannette M. , Wang Binhuan , Jay Melanie
Published: September 2021

ObjectiveTo investigate how patient perception of procedural fairness in primary care physician communication among diverse patients with obesity is associated with the patient’s willingness to follow recommendations, self-efficacy beliefs, and lifestyle behaviors. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional, secondary data analysis of 484 primary care patients (43.6% Black, 40.7% Hispanic/Latino, 56.4% Female, Mage=50 years) with a BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 enrolled in a weight management study in two New York City healthcare systems. To evaluate direct and indirect associations between PF and outcome variables, we used ordinary least squares path analyses with bootstrapping procedures controlling for age and gender. Results Patients who perceived their primary care physician as fairer reported higher willingness to follow recommendations and higher dietary self-efficacy, which were associated with healthier dietary behaviors (willingness: indirect=.08, SE=.03; 95% CI[.04 to .14]; dietary self-efficacy: indirect=.03, SE=.01; 95% CI[.01 to .05]). Higher perceived PF was also associated with higher exercise self-efficacy, which was associated with increased physical activity (indirect=.03, SE=.01; 95% CI[.01 to .05]).ConclusionPF was associated with lifestyle behaviors via willingness to follow recommendations and self-efficacy beliefs. PF holds promise as a novel communication target to enhance patient-physician communication related to weight management in primary care.
Dream-Sharing and Human Self-Domestication
Authors: Blagrove Mark , Lockheart Julia
Published: September 2021

There are many theories of the function of dreams, such as memory consolidation, emotion processing, threat simulation and social simulation. In general, such theories hold that the function of dreams occurs within sleep, occurs for unrecalled dreams as well as for dreams that are recalled on awakening, and that conscious recall of dreams is not necessary for their function to occur. In contrast, we propose that dreams have an effect of enhancing empathy and group bonding when dreams are shared and discussed with others. We propose also that this effect would have occurred in human history and pre-history and, as it would have enhanced the cohesiveness and mutual understanding of group members, the fictional and engaging characteristics of dream content would have been selected for during human social evolution, interacting with cultural practices of dream-sharing. Such dream-sharing may have taken advantage of the long REM periods that occur for biological reasons near the end of the night. Complex narrative dream-production and dream-sharing may have developed alongside story-telling, utilising common neural mechanisms. Dream-sharing hence would have contributed to Human Self-Domestication, held by many researchers to be the primary driver of the evolution of human prosociality, tolerance and reduced intragroup emotional reactivity. We note that within-sleep theories of dream function rely on associational rather than experimental findings, and have as yet untested and speculative mechanisms, whereas post-sleep effects of dream-sharing are readily testable and have mechanisms congruent with the social processes proposed by the theory of Human Self-Domestication.
How do people interpret implausible sentences?
Authors: Cai Zhenguang Garry , Zhao Nan , Pickering Martin John
Published: September 2021

People sometimes interpret implausible sentences nonliterally, for example treating The mother gave the candle the daughter as meaning the daughter receiving the candle. But how do they do so? We contrasted a nonliteral syntactic analysis account, according to which people compute a syntactic analysis appropriate for this nonliteral meaning, with a nonliteral semantic interpretation account, according to which they arrive at this meaning via purely semantic processing. The former but not the latter account postulates that people consider not only a literal-but-implausible double-object (DO) analysis in comprehending The mother gave the candle the daughter, but also a nonliteral-but-plausible prepositional-object (PO) analysis (i.e., including to before the daughter). In three structural priming experiments, participants heard a plausible or implausible DO or PO prime sentence. They then answered a comprehension question first or described a picture of a dative event first. In accord with the nonliteral syntactic analysis account, priming was reduced following implausible sentences than following plausible sentences and following nonliterally interpreted implausible sentences than literally interpreted implausible sentences. The results suggest that comprehenders constructed a nonliteral syntactic analysis, which we argue was predicted early in the sentence.
shinyJackpot: Visualizing lottery gambling in a large Canadian city
Authors: Li Andrew
Published: September 2021

Lottery gambling is widely enjoyed by Canadians and is the most popular form of legal gambling. As such, discovering and analyzing patterns in lottery gambling data is an important but nontrivial task. In this work, three methods were presented to process and visualize it to the end user to allow for faster pattern discovery. A bubble graph was utilized for the comparative analysis of lottery sales per each neighbourhood of the city of Toronto, Canada. As well, a scatter plot was used to explore the relationship between different neighbourhoods, lottery game product, year, lottery ticket sales, and demographic information. Lastly, a line graph was deployed to compare the jackpot size and ticket sales over time. shinyJackpot is deployed at https://andrewcli.shinyapps.io/shinyJackpot/ for online use. The repository is available at https://github.com/andr3wli/shinyapps.
Individual differences in preschoolers' spatial thinking: Comprehension of dimensional adjectives and their relation to children's performance on non-verbal spatial tasks
Authors: Odean Rosalie , Abad Carla , Pruden Shannon M.
Published: September 2021

The current study explores whether individual differences in the dimensional adjectives (e.g., big, tall) children understand, relates to individual differences in two non-verbal spatial abilities, an extrinsic spatial task (i.e., spatial scaling) and an intrinsic spatial task (i.e., mental rotation) in two studies that looked at spatial scaling and mental transformations respectively. Ninety-two Spanish-English bilingual children between 37.65 and 71.87 months (42 male) participated in Study 1 and with 79 of the children aged 48- to 72-months (40 male) also participating in study 2. Results show number of dimensional adjectives preschool children comprehend utilizing a new interactive, tablet-based task relates to performance on non-verbal spatial tasks. Children may use language when solving spatial tasks, or language may be indicative of overall stronger understanding of spatial relations.
Exploring the optimal factor structure of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire: Associations between mindfulness facets and dimensions of psychopathology
Authors: Diehl Joseph M. , Rodriguez-Seijas Craig Anthony , Thompson Justine S. , Dalrymple Kristy , Chelminski Iwona , Zimmerman Mark
Published: September 2021

Recent studies of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) and its condensed version (FFMQ-SF) fail to replicate the initially proposed 5-factor structure in clinical samples. Failure to adequately understand the dimensionality of common mindfulness measures within clinical samples, therefore, represents an important gap in the current literature. The increasing popularity of mindfulness-based interventions warrants further investigation of differential associations between facets of mindfulness and different forms of psychopathology. We examined (1) the underlying structure of the FFMQ and FFMQ-SF and (2) associations between FFMQ and FFMQ-SF facets and dimensions of psychopathology (i.e. internalizing and substance use disorders) in two large clinical samples (N = 2,779). Results from bass-ackwards analyses suggested similarly defensible 5- and 6-factor models solutions in terms of fit. The 5-factor model was optimal when factoring in parsimony. Exploratory structural equation modeling revealed that all FFMQ facets with the exception of observe were negatively associated with the internalizing factor. Associations with substance use disorders were more complex. In both samples, 5-factor FFMQ and FFMQ-SF models were determined to best represent these data. While deficits in all FFMQ facets with the exception of observe correspond with lower internalizing psychopathology, a more nuanced association was observed with substance use disorders.
A change of scenery: Does exposure to images of nature affect delay discounting and food desirability?
Authors: Clarke Katie , Higgs Suzanne , Holley Clare , Jones Andrew , Marty Lucile , Hardman Charlotte
Published: September 2021

Previous research suggests that exposure to nature may reduce delay discounting (the tendency to discount larger future gains in favour of smaller immediate rewards) and thereby facilitate healthier dietary choices. This study examined the impact of online exposure to images of natural scenes on delay discounting and food preferences. It was predicted that exposure to images of natural scenes (vs. images of urban scenes) would be associated with (i) lower delay discounting; (ii) higher desirability for fruits and vegetables (and lower desirability for more energy-dense foods); and (iii) delay discounting would mediate the effect of nature-image exposure on food desirability. Adult participants (N = 109) were recruited to an online between-subjects experiment in which they viewed a timed sequence of six images either showing natural landscape scenes or urban scenes. They then completed measures of mood, delay discounting (using a 5-trial hypothetical monetary discounting task) and rated their momentary desire to eat four fruits and vegetables (F&V), and four energy-dense foods. There was no statistically significant effect of experimental condition (natural vs. urban image exposure) on delay discounting or food desirability. Bayes factors supported the null hypothesis for discounting (BF01 = 4.89), and energy-dense food desirability (BF01 = 7.21), but provided no strong evidence for either hypothesis for F&V desirability (BF01 = 0.78). These findings indicate that brief online exposure to images of nature does not affect momentary impulsivity or energy-dense food preference, whereas for preference for less-energy dense foods, the evidence was inconclusive.
How Do Veterinary Students Engage When Using Creative Methods to Critically Reflect on Experience? A Qualitative Analysis of Assessed Reflective Work
Authors: Armitage-Chan Elizabeth , Reissner Stefanie , Jackson Elizabeth , Kedrowicz April , Schoenfeld-Tacher Regina
Published: September 2021

Critical reflection—the exploration and questioning of one’s experience, beliefs, assumptions, and actions—supports resilience, empathy, the management of uncertainty, and professional identity formation. Yet for many students and educators, the techniques to engage in critical reflection are elusive. Creative methods that foster engagement with emotional and uncertain aspects of experience reportedly help some students to reflect at a more critical level than when they use reflective writing, and this study explores more deeply the experiences of such students, who used creative methods to critically reflect on challenging or troubling past events. A narrative methodology was utilized, in which researchers collaboratively co-constructed an understanding of students’ experiences of reflection to identify the activities and steps they used. Creative methods did not inherently lead to critical reflection, but when this was achieved, the creative approaches seemed to facilitate a staging of reflection, which incorporated five sequential stages: preplanning creative depiction, experimenting with different ideas, deliberately completing the reflective piece, reflecting on creative work, and reflecting again on learning and development. This cyclic, repeated revisit to experience, as students engaged in each stage of their work, appeared to facilitate both a deep connection with the emotional elements of experience and a more distanced analysis. This ultimately led to a deepening of understanding of events, including the construction of students’ own beliefs and empathy with others’ views.
Usability Testing Pada Website D’bucket Karawang Menggunakan Nielsen Model
Authors: Ramadhania Nur Aldien , Hadining Aulia Fashanah , Winarno Winarno
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan pengujian terhadap website D’Bucket Karawang. Khususnya pada aspek usability berdasarkan Nielsen Model dengan menggunakan metode usability testing. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan mengunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif dan verifikati. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui penyebaran kuesioner kepada 100 mahasiswa di Kabupaten Karawang. Pengolahan data menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda yang diolah dengan menggunakan software IBM SPSS 22. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi usability website D’Bucket Karawang yaitu Learnability (LN), Memorability (MO), Efficiency (EF), Error (ER), dan Satisfaction (SF). Kelima faktor tersebut memberikan pengaruh secara simultan terhadap usability. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, faktor yang paling signifikan yang mempengaruhi pengguna dalam usability website D’Bucket Karawang yaitu satisfaction, terdapat satu variabel yang berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap usability pada website D’Bucket Karawang, yaitu variabel kepuasan pengguna (satisfaction).
Methodical approaches to plant identification in high-resolution images in multispectral monitoring using UAVS
Authors:   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Pasichnyk N.A. , Lysenko V.P. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Opryshko O.O. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
Published: September 2021

Crop management used in these technologies is one of the main trends in the modernization of agricultural technologies. To implement crop management, growers need accessible and effective information about the state of crops. The aim of the work is to develop a method of plant identification on multispectral images of high resolution for crops of continuous sowing on the example of winter wheat. The research was conducted on 03/17/2019 on winter wheat crops in the tillering vegetation phase, Mukan variety in production fields near the village of Horodyshche, Kyiv region. Aerial monitoring from a height of 100 meters was carried out using a spectral complex Slantrange 3p, mounted on a UAV UAV DJI Matrice 600. To extract the reference graphics data from Slantview made a copy of the screen in full screen mode of the image window. Statistical processing of graphical data of spectral monitoring results was performed in MathCad. It was found that the reliable establishment of the spectral portrait of the soil for its pixel-by-pixel filtering from multispectral images is a difficult task because its color significantly depends on the state of moisture, which may differ in open and shaded by plants. A more promising way to eliminate random inclusions is to use a spectral portrait of plants based on the intensity ratios of its spectral components. A promising parameter for assessing the condition of crops is to assess their area of heir horizontal surface, which can be determined by pixel analysis of the image. A filtering option is proposed, which, as in the solutions implemented in Slantview software, needs to be debugged. In further researches it is expedient to consider questions of methodical maintenance of an estimation of quality of a filtration of data of spectral monitoring of vegetation.
FEATURES OF THE TOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMY OF THE LYMPHATIC CENTERS AND COLLECTORS DURING SURGICAL OPERATIONS IN THE HEAD AREA IN DOGS
Authors: Paninsky S.M. , Pavlovskaya E.A.
Published: September 2021

The article presents the features of the topographic anatomy of the lymphatic centers and collectors of the head area in dogs. The interrelationships of the cellular and vascular parts of the lymphatic system, as well as the organs associated with them, are established. The features of the structure of the mandibular, medial retropharyngeal and facial lymph nodes are described. Statistics on their availability are provided. The study also presents a detailed lymph supply to the orbital region and its significance in the pathogenesis of ophthalmopathies. Anatomical and topographic maps developed by the authors are of practical importance for all surgical interventions in the head area.
THE USE OF NATURAL HIGHLY STRUCTURED SILICON-CONTAINING ADDITIVES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC ANIMAL PRODUCTS
Authors:   Ulyanovsk State Agrarian University P.A. Stolypin ", Dezhatkina S.V. , Isaychev V.A. ,   Ulyanovsk State Agrarian University P.A. Stolypin ", Dezhatkin M.E. ,   Ulyanovsk State Agrarian University P.A. Stolypin ", Pulycherovsay L.P. ,   Ulyanovsk State Agrarian University P.A. Stolypin ", Merchina S.V. ,   Ulyanovsk State Agrarian University P.A. Stolypin ", Zyalalov Sh.R. ,   Ulyanovsk State Agrarian University P.A. Stolypin "
Published: September 2021

The influence of highly structured silicon-containing zeolite enriched with the amino acid complex "VitaAmin" on the general state of the body and productivity indicators in dairy cows and calves was studied. The object of the study for this purpose was selected black-and-white cattle. The first group – control, the second-experience, with the introduction of supplements in the diet. As an additive, we used natural zeolite from the Yushanskoye deposit in the Ulyanovsk region, which was subjected to technological processing in the factory. We used a new technology of activation, structuring, dehydration, and enrichment of zeolite with amino acids. This supplement is of pure natural origin, does not contain chemical components. In young animals, the average daily weight gain increases by 14.9 %, compared with the control. The average daily milk yield of cows during the experiment was 24.7 kg of milk, compared to 20.88 kg in the control. The increase was 3.82 kg per day, for the experiment 0.687 tons of milk was obtained additionally due to the use of the additive. Under its influence, the processes of milk synthesis, metabolism, and anabolic processes in young animals are activated in the body of cattle.
Prospects of Cambodia-USA Relations
Authors:   IAAS MSU, Russia, Moscow, Bektimirova Nadezhda N.
Published: September 2021

The article evaluates the prospects of Cambodia-USA relations under President Joe Biden’s administration. The author shows that traditionally relations have been developing unevenly. Over the past decade the shape of bilateral relations has been strongly influenced by a third party – China. Cambodia’s close cooperation with China is viewed negatively by US officials. Since Cambodia’s foreign policy agenda for the next three years is highly likely to be determined by the country’s electoral cycles, Hun Sen has little room for manoeuvre, given the USA’s support of Cambodian opposition parties and harsh criticism of human rights in Cambodia. Under these circumstances Hun Sen feels compelled to increasingly lean towards China.
On the Discoveries in Oceania made by the First Russian Antarctic Expedition
Authors:   Institute of oriental studies, Russian academy of sciences (MOSCOW), Kochetkov Dmitry S.
Published: September 2021

This article is about the discoveries in Oceania made by the First Russian Antarctic Expedition led by F. Bellingshausen and M. Lazarev (1819-1821). According to the available data, Russian sailors discovered not less than 10 islands and named them after the remarkable Russians.
The Effects of Short Freshwater Bath Treatments on the Susceptibility to Different Stages of Neobenedenia girellae Infecting Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)
Authors: Hoai Truong Dinh , Trang Trinh Thi , Giang Nguyen Thi Huong
Published: September 2021

Neobenedenia girellae is one of the most pathogenic parasites affecting marine fish in captivity conditions. The use of chemicals for parasite prevention and treatment have several benefits; however, they can cause various negative side-effects. In an effort to discover cost-effective and sustainable practices, our current study was aimed at investigating the efficiency of freshwater treatments on N. girellae. A challenge test was conducted to produce infected fish which became materials for the freshwater immersion experiments. The duration and reaction of the parasites at different development stages from eggs to adult parasites were examined. Our findings revealed that 100% of the adults and oncomiracidia of N. girellae were killed quickly in freshwater. The eggs of N. girellae, however, were highly resistant to freshwater with a hatching success rate of more than 95% in all the freshwater immersion treatments (2, 5, 10 and 30min). The eggs hatched mainly on day 7 and finished hatching on day 8. Thus, the freshwater immersion method can be applied to treat N. girellae at most stages excepted for the egg stage. The best practical treatment for this parasite is to perform a replicated immersion recommended 8 days following the first treatment.
Evaluation of the Physicochemical Properties and Sensory Attributes of Yoghurt Made from Mixtures of Goat’s and Cow’s Milks
Authors: Doan Nguyen Duc
Published: September 2021

The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of cow’s milk added to goat’s milk on physicochemical properties and sensory attributes of yoghurt. Yoghurts prepared from five different proportions of cow’s milk and goat’s milk were stored at 4-6ºC for 1, 7, and 14 days and then evaluated for their physicochemical (total solids, protein, pH, and acidity) and physical properties (viscosity and water holding capacity), and sensory characteristics (acceptability). The total solids of the evaluated yoghurts significantly increased, but the protein content decreased when the amount of cow’s milk increased in the mixtures of milk. The results showed that the pH value of the yoghurt made from only goat’s milk was higher, while the titratable acidity was lower than those of the yoghurts made from the mixtures of goat’s and cow’s milks. The yoghurt obtained from the mixture of milks containing 80% goat’s milk and 20% cow’s milk exhibited the highest viscosity and water holding capacity among the evaluated yoghurts. All the yoghurts received similar scores for color, odor, and texture after all periods of storage, while the highest score in terms of flavor was received for the yoghurt made from the mixture of milks containing 60% goat’s milk and 40% cow’s milk. Addition of cow’s milk to goat’s milk was shown to significantly contribute to the viscosity, water holding capacity, and flavor of the resulting yoghurts.
Application of the Internet of Things technology (IoT) in Designing an Automatic Water Quality Monitoring System for Aquaculture Ponds
Authors: Huy Nguyen Quang , Giang Vu Thi Thu , Quan Le Vu , Cuong Ho Vo The
Published: September 2021

The current aims to apply the Internet of Things technology (IoT) in designing an automatic system for measuring and monitoring important parameters of aquaculture ponds such as temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen (DO). The system includes the Arduino Nano main microcontroller (the device that transmits and pushes data to the Raspberry Pi 3 Web server), the DS18B20 temperature sensor module, the pH sensor module V1.1, and the DO Sensor SKU SEN0237. The system is capable of continuously measuring the above parameters of aquaculture ponds. The measurement results are stored and transmitted wirelessly to smart devices such as computers and mobile phones. Farmers can continuously monitor water quality parameters of aquaculture ponds (pH, DO, temperature) through these smart devices. In addition, a warning message will be sent to the farmer's phone when the DO index of the aquaculture pond falls below the prescribed level. The results of the test evaluation also show the high accuracy of the system when compared with the sample measuring device. All  relative errors are satisfied less than the limit value of 5%.
The way of Russia from Washington consensus to Beijing consensus: a sound choice
Authors: Kapkanshchikov S.
Published: September 2021

The article uses the methodology of world-systems analysis and the theory of sys-temic cycles of capital accumulation to spotlight the turning point of the modern era in connection with the unfolding change in the dominant world economic order. The intensification of the US hybrid war against China and Russia is seen as an inevitable consequence of the completion of a systemic cycle. A comparative anal-ysis of the outdated "Washington consensus" is carried out, as well as of the "Bei-jing consensus" that is superseding it. The need for the multidimensional integra-tion of Russia into the Asian world economic order is justified as a way to strengthen her national security and to ensure sustainable economic development in the foreseeable future.
Models of the parametric range of competitive products
Authors: Kokhno P.
Published: September 2021

In the article an economic and mathematical model is developed for creating a parametric range of competitive military products and dual-use products, since when determining its competitiveness, it is necessary to give it a quantitative assessment. It is proposed to classify new products into two groups, according to their purpose: the first group includes products designed to meet the new needs of society; the second group includes products intended to replace obsolete products. At the same time, the methodology for calculating the set of parameters (tactical and technical characteristics) of a new product is proposed for use in the context of applying the end-to-end planning principle in the "science - production" cycle. The process of updating the range of competitive products, mass-produced for five years, is visually (graphically) represented. In addition, mathematical dependencies have been developed to optimize the cost of an updated sample at the stage of its development, that is, when technical and design capabilities are evaluated for subsequent modernization.
Evaluation of serum perlecan levels in pregnancy with mild and severe preeclampsia
Authors: ERKAYIRAN Ugurkan , TOK Abdullah , KARAKÜÇÜK Selim , SEYİTHANOĞLU Muhammed , ARSLANCA Tufan
Published: September 2021

Aim: To determine the levels of perlecan, which contributes to autophagy inhibition and angiogenesis, in severe and mild preeclamptic women.

Material and Method: A total of 89 patients including severe preeclampsia, group 1 (n: 30), mild preeeclampsia, group 2 (n: 30) and control group, group 3 (n: 29) were included in the study.

Results: All three groups were evaluated in terms of perlecan levels. Perlecan level in group 1 was determined at higher levels than other groups, and this level difference was statistically significant compared to the other two groups (p
Evaluation of factors affecting 90-day mortality in patients hospitalized due to pulmonary thromboembolism
Authors: HOŞGÜN Derya , AYDEMİR Semih , ATEŞ Can
Published: September 2021

Background: Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) is a leading cause of death from vascular events. In the pathophysiology of PTE, inflammatory mediators have been shown to be upregulated and to interact with coagulation factors.In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of symptoms, clinical and radiological findings, and the blood parameters measured at presentation within the first 24 h after the onset of the symptoms in predicting 90-day mortality and intensive care unit (ICU) requirement in patients with PTE.

Methods: The retrospective study included 264 PTE patients that were followed up at our Chest Diseases clinic and ICU between 2014 and 2019.

Results: The 264 patients comprised 55.3% women and 44.7% men with a mean age of 62.80±15.95 years. Of these, 189 of them were hospitalized in the Chest Diseases clinic and the remaining 75 patients were followed up at ICU. Total mortality occurred in 8 (3%) out of 264 patients. Risk factors for 90-mortality included white blood cell count (WBC), red blood cell distribution width (RDW), mean platelet volume (MPV)/RDW ratio, right ventricular dilatation (RVD), recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) therapy, ICU hospitalization, and increased APACHE II (Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II) scores (p
Comparison of trans-articular Kirschner wire fixation and TightRope System for the treatment of acromioclavicular joint injuries
Authors: BASILGAN Seçkin , EKEN Gökay
Published: September 2021

Aim: Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) injuries are common among the young and middle-aged population. The management of Grade III ACJ injuries is still controversial. The purpose of the present study was to compare the clinical results and complication rates of trans-articular Kirschner (K) wire fixation and the TightRope System for surgically treated ACJ injuries.

Material and Method: Patients with Grade III or more ACJ injuries surgically treated for acute ACJ injuries were included in the study. The patients were grouped according to the fixation method; the patients treated with the TightRope System were called Group 1 (n=17). The patients treated with trans-articular K-wire fixation were called Group 2 (n=21). The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), Constant-Murley (CS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, and shoulder range of motion (ROM) values were evaluated, and the complications were recorded and compared between the two groups.

Results: Thirty-eight patients (7 females, 31 males) were included in the study with a mean age of 33±9.04. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of demographic and preoperative variables. ASES (P=0.400), CS (P=0.172), VAS (P=0.234), and ROM values were similar between the two groups. The rate of complications was significantly higher in Group 2 (P=0.025).

Conclusion: Trans-articular K-wire fixation and the TightRope System have similar clinical scores and ROM values; on the other hand, trans-articular K-wire fixation has significantly higher complication rates.
Antibiotic resistance of Enterococcus species: 3-year data
Authors: SİG Ali Korhan , KULA ATİK Tuğba , ÇETİN DURAN Alev
Published: September 2021

Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of Enterococcus species and to evaluate susceptibilities to antimicrobial agents in a state (secondary) hospital.

Material and Methods: A total of 1676 enterococci strains (490 E.faecium, 1146 E.faecalis, 10 E.casseliflavus/E.gallinarum and 30 other Enterococcus species) isolated from cultures obtained from January 2017 to December 2019 in XXX Hospital were included. Blood cultures were incubated in automated device (Render Biotech Co.Ltd., PRC). Other cultures were incubated with conventional methods. Grown colonies were identified by PhoenixTM 100 automated system (Becton Dickinson, USA). Identifications that need confirmation or strains identified to genus level were further evaluated with conventional techniques. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing were performed by same system, Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion and gradient strip method according to EUCAST guidelines.

Results: 43.1%, 27.1%, 14.7% and 15.1% of enterococci were isolated from urine, blood/sterile body fluids, wound/abscess and other samples. Majority of the strains were ciprofloxacin (72.0%) and levofloxacin (74.1%) resistant, and more than 40% showed ampicillin and high-level gentamicin resistance. Glycopeptide resistance was relatively high (5.4%), especially when considering E.faecium (12.1%). There was not any tigecycline and linezolid resistance.

Conclusions: Antimicrobial resistance is a serious and growing public health problem affecting all countries, which is not just a topic of medicine, but multiple sectors such as commercial companies, food industry, veterinarians, etc. High percentages of resistance strongly indicate to get a local action, which should be followed by national and global one.
Does fine needle aspiration from a different nodule other than the dominant nodule provide additional benefit in thyroid diseases with nodules?
Authors: CENGİZ Hasret , DEMİRCİ Taner , AYDIN Ayhan , VARIM Ceyhun
Published: September 2021

Objectives: The incidence of thyroid nodules has increased significantly and malignancy detected in 5-15% of them. While biopsy is recommended for all nodules larger than 1 cm in multinodular goiter, this is practically not possible in many patients. In addition, the relationship between nodule size and malignancy is not clear. We aimed to examine the value of additional biopsy from a nondominant nodule in terms of changing treatment and follow-up decisions and the relationship between nodule size and malignancy risk.

Material and Method: Patients (n=2,541) with thyroid nodules who applied to our clinic for various indications and performed fine needle aspiration between January 1, 2016 and March 1, 2021 were included in the study. Some of our patients with multinodular goiter were biopsied from a second additional nodule. Cytologic evaluations reported according to the Bethesta system. Pathology reports of the operated patients were scanned retrospectivelly.

Results: Fine needle aspiration biopsy was performed from a total of 3382 nodules of 2541 patients. The average age of our patient group was 56 (46-65) and 79% of them were women. When a comparison was made between nodule size and malignancy rate; the highest malignancy rate was detected in nodules between 1-2 cm (61,8%). Finally, a diagnosis of Bethesta-4,-5,-6 was reached in only 7 (0.9%) of 823 patients who underwent additional biopsy from nondominant nodule.

Conclusion: The value of an additional biopsy from a second nodule in terms of changing follow-up is very low and not significant and most of the cancers arise from nodules between 1-2 cm. According to our study, the assumptions that the malignancy risk increases as the nodule size or nodule count increase were not found to be correct.
The effect of blood gas analysis and Charlson comorbidity index evaluation on the prediction of hospitalization period in patients with diabetic hyperglycemic crisis
Authors: HOKENEK Nihat Mujdat , AK Rohat
Published: September 2021

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of blood gas analysis at the time of admission and additional Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) in predicting the hospitalization period of patients admitted to the emergency department (ED) with a hyperglycemic crisis.

Materials and Method: This study was designed as retrospective, cross-sectional and observational. The patients who admitted to the ED with hyperglycemic crisis (diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome) and hospitalized were included in the study within 2 years between January 1, 2019, and January 1, 2021, in a level 3 education research hospital. The electronic patient database of the hospital was scanned for the determined period of the study with ICD codes [E10.1, E11.1, or E13.1 (diabetic ketoacidosis) or E11.0, E13.0, or E10.65 and E10.69 (hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome)]. Patients under the age of 18 and patients whose disease histories could not be reached by blood tests were excluded from the study. Statistical significance was accepted as p
The evaluation of postural characteristics in rehabilitation professionals and its effect on pain, quality of life, and sleep level
Authors: URAN ŞAN Ayça , GÜZELKÜÇÜK Ümüt , TAN Arif Kenan
Published: September 2021

Objective:

Rehabilitation professionals play a primary role in patients' medical procedures, leaving them in long-term, fixed, and sometimes less than optimal body positions, leading to musculoskeletal disorders in individuals. This study aims to assess the postural characteristics of the rehabilitation professionals, investigate the effects on pain, quality of life, sleep levels, and identify possible risk factors.

Material and Method:

Our study had 105 participants and was performed as a prospective, cross-sectional study. The demographic information of the individuals included in the study, whether they have any pain complaints related to the musculoskeletal system, if any, its localization and sleep level were evaluated. Participants were administered the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the Employee Quality of Life Scale. The postural status was assessed using the Corbin Posture Scale.

Results:

It was detected that the participants with higher Corbin Posture Scale scores had more severe pain levels assessed by VAS score (p:0.000, r:0.803), longer duration of musculoskeletal pain (p:0.000, r:0.456), and shorter daily sleep duration time (p:0.000,r:-0.424) as a result of our study.

Conclusion:

Postural dysfunction in rehabilitation professionals leads to many medical problems, especially musculoskeletal pain, high analgesic consumption, and sleep disturbances. As a result, there may be a reduction in quality of life. For this reason, it is of great importance to treat existing postural problems and give preventive exercise programs when needed.
The impact of COVID-19 on rural population: A retrospective study
Authors: İNANÇ İbrahim Halil , BURSA Nurbanu , GÜLTEPE Ahmet , ŞABANOĞLU Cengiz
Published: September 2021

Objective: The COVID-19 outbreak became a major global health concern. There are some differences between urban and rural areas that may determine the impact of a viral pandemic. In our study, we aimed to investigate and present epidemiological, demographic, clinical, and radiological data relating to a rural area.

Materials and Methods: This retrospective two-center study involved 2234 patients tested for COVID-19 between March 30th and July 15th, 2020. All patients were analysed for clinical, demographic, and radiological data.

Results: Of the patients; 1309 (58.6%) were male, 925 (41.4%) female and 259 (11%) were PCR positive, and 1975 (89%) PCR negative. Of the PCR positive group, 121 (46.7%) were male and 138 (53.3%) female. The mean age was 38 ±18.5. Twenty-nine (11.2%) patients needed intensive care support. Twelve (4.6%) patients died due to COVID-19: two of them due to COVID-19-related myocardial infarction and ten of them due to severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), multiorgan dysfunction, or septic shock. The case fatality rate (CFR) was 4.6%.

Conclusion: Age, sex, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart failure were associated with COVID-19 infection. The risk of infection was higher in patients older than 20 years (p
Professional training in veterinary forensic sciences accessible within the curricula of 30 veterinary medical colleges in the United States
Authors: Ferrell Emmy
Published: September 2021

A study of the curriculum offered by veterinary colleges in the United States was performed on the topic of veterinary forensic science, the field of science utilizing the expertise of a veterinarian to gather and interpret evidence associated with animal crime (i.e. animal abuse and/or neglect). In this study, data was collected from 30 United States veterinary colleges in regard to curriculum accessible to veterinary students, specific to the field of veterinary forensic science. Each school provided any mention and characterization of the topic available to students throughout the four years of veterinary education, including lectures in core courses, lectures worked into elective courses, and/or separate elective courses. Completion of this study revealed the inconsistencies of training in veterinary forensic science found at the colleges surveyed. There are no current standards on this topic required for the education of veterinary professionals. Based on this study, 13 colleges (43.3%) provide some mention of the topic in their course work and seven colleges (23.3%) provide a specific elective course, while 10 colleges (33.3%) offer no training at all in veterinary forensic science. With mandated reporting in 18 of the 50 states, new graduates are expected to be competent at recognizing and reporting suspected cases of animal abuse/neglect; however, many veterinarians have never even been exposed to the topic of veterinary forensics during their education.