bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The “National Political Elites” and the Disintegration of the SFRY, 1970 - 1991
Authors: Obradovic Marija , Novakovic Nada
Published: August 2022

The goal of this paper is research into the role of the "national polititical elites", religious and ethnic identies of the working class in the didintegration of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) in 1991. The article is based on the hypothesis that the  "national political elites" in Yugoslavia, in conditions marked by the process of the historical collapse of the socialist social-economic system in Eastern Europe, through the manipulation of power, i.e. by means of propaganda of nationalistic ideology, exploited the ethnic and religious identites of the working class in Yugoslavia and converted that political pover through war into economic power by the expropriation of public property. Therefore, relying on the historical method of economics, this paper analyses the process of the founding of the conservative "national political elites" from the League of Communist of Yugoslavia's nomenclature during the process of the elemental and uncontrolled borrowings of various Yugoslavian subjects on the international financial market in the period between 1970 and 1980 and the "debt crisis" during the 1980's. The second hypothesis researched is based on the political economy approsch that the basic cause for the disintegration of the SFRY were economic factors (international and local) and not ethnic conflicts.
Quality control of natural cork stoppers by image analysis and oxygen transmission rate
Authors: Díaz-Maroto María Consuelo , López-Viñas Manuel , Loarce Lucía , del Álamo Sanza María , Nevares Ignacio , Alañón María Elena , Pérez-Coello María Soledad
Published: August 2022

This work presents the evaluation of the porosity by image analysis, the quantitative analysis of the cell morphology from images obtained by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the oxygen transmission rate (OTR) of natural corks of different visual quality grades. Due to the natural variability of cork stoppers, statistically significant differences could not be established in the porosity of the corks according to their commercial quality. However, the determination of the surface porosity coefficient by image analysis in the tangential and axial sections of the corks allowed us to distinguish between high, medium and low quality classes. The cells in the tangential section were shaped between circular and hexagonal, with very regular perimeters regardless of the cork quality. While the cells of the radial and axial sections showed a square and rectangular shape, with more irregular perimeters, mainly in the lowest quality corks and in the axial section. Corks commercially classified as “flower”, “second” and “third” had the lowest OTR values and presented a similar statistical distribution in their cell perimeters in the axial section. While the corks with higher OTR values (superior and fourth qualities) corresponded with those with greater cell perimeters and greater dispersion in their distribution.
The crystal structure of (4-(2-bromoethoxy)-phenyl)(phenyl)methanone, C15H13BrO2
Authors: Xu Bofan , Ren Yuxing , Zuo Zhenyu
Published: August 2022

C15H13BrO2, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 5.6574(9) Å, b = 9.7821(16) Å, c = 24.251(4) Å, β = 93.265(4)°, V = 1339.9(4) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0428, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0930, T = 273 K.
‘NO GO’: Artists, Trespass and the Aftermath of Occupation
Authors: Gough Paul
Published: August 2022

This paper considers the relationship between site, memory and fine art practices, as viewed from the perspectives of a practitioner informed by the discourses of commemoration and the aftermath of conflict. Through an exploration of art works derived from encounters with displaced spaces, peripheries and edgelands, Gough situates his practice – and that of several selected artists – as a conversation between “place”, “space” and the geopolitical. Artists have long employed the notions of ambiguity, transition and the hybrid in their work. Framed within the discourses of liminality and aftershock, practitioners have explored various strategies to address rites of in-betweenness to evoke a sensation of transition and displacement. To explore these ideas, Gough posits a number of his artworks as ‘provocations’, and draws attention to other contemporary artists and practitioners similarly drawn to the aftermath of constructed places and re-constructed histories. The paper draws upon two suites of Gough’s work each addressing aspects of the aftermath, and each to a degree addressing issues of transgression. The first is a series of site-specific photographs take on the decrepit and abandoned British army bases in former West Germany where Gough’s family was garrisoned during the Cold War. They speak of an abjectness and blankness tempered by the depth of familial association. The second suite of practice use frottage, rubbings and photographic collage, to assemble a cycle of triptych forms drawn from prolonged site visits to the sites of twentieth century battle in Turkey, France, Belgium and Macedonia: locations richly associated with transgressive military intervention and now comprised of preserved terrain, military cemeteries and rhetorical topography that has long informed Gough’s practice.
Books, Broadcasters and the BBC: The Conversations Among British Modern Literature, Media and the Law
Authors: Barleben Dale
Published: August 2022

I argue that the BBC, rather than exacerbating the sensationalism so prevalent in the British press at the turn of the century, worked steadfastly to curtail the rampant affronts to character that became commonplace in media representations of celebrity. The BBC’s efforts to “enculturate” its listeners became an incubator for the literary and legal culture of the age. As such, it blurred boundaries between elites and lower-class cultures. The BBC, founded in 1922, combated loose and sensational reporting, while it struggled with financing and legal identity. In 1927, the company was wound-up and the government established a new entity, under Royal Charter. This was crucial to the legal autonomy of the corporation, and differentiated it from those established under parliamentary statute. It also gave the BBC a monopoly over broadcasting. I will focus on these differences as I argue that while the voice of the new BBC was, by legal mandate, to be “unbiased,” the effects of John Reith’s management curtailed any hope of this goal in program content. I argue that while, pursuant to further government mandate, the BBC “may neither editorialize nor carry advertising,” Reith’s control and attempts to educate became points of contention to the legal mandate of the BBC. In effect, the BBC suffered an identity crisis at its inception, on one hand an unbiased instrument of government, reporting the proceedings of Parliament, for example, and on the other, a protected and autonomous legal entity under Charter. Alongside the Royal Charter and legal precedent surrounding the BBC’s inception and operation, my examination touches on the following primary texts: Ezra Pound’s The Testament of François Villon (1931), The BBC Talks of E.M. Forster, 1929 – 1960 (2008), Shaw’s Radio Plays, and some of the interviews conducted by the BBC with T.S. Eliot.
Development of Underwater Mortar Using Belitic Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement
Authors: Ortega Gonzalez Anazaria J. , Bernhardt-Barry Michelle L. , Murray Cameron D.
Published: August 2022

Rapid-setting belitic calcium sulfoaluminate (BCSA) cement has established advantages compared to portland cement in terms of environmental benefits, lower shrinkage, and faster strength gain. There is a dearth of experimental studies on practical applications of this cement. The aforementioned fast setting and low shrinkage of BCSA cement make it an ideal cement for underwater applications such as repairs or rapid construction. This study details preliminary mixture design guidance for proportioning an underwater repair mortar with BCSA cement that can self-consolidate underwater and achieve a compressive strength exceeding 28 MPa in 3 hours or less. By varying the sand-to-cement ratio (s/c) and water-to-cement (w/c) ratio, an acceptable mixture was achieved at a w/c of 0.42 and an s/c of 1.25. Observations on the effect of mix parameters on flow, compressive strength gain, and physical appearance of the specimens are also reported. Future work should investigate the interaction of this cement with different water-reducing and viscosity-modifying admixtures, as this was out of the scope of this study.
Dissimilar Friction Stir Joining of Aluminum Alloy and Stainless Steel: A Study on the Intermetallic Compound Formation, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties of the Joints
Authors: Pankaj Pardeep , Tiwari Avinish , Dhara Lakshmi Narayan , Medhi Tanmoy , Biswas Pankaj
Published: August 2022

This study employed the friction stir welding technique to find the optimal tool traverse speed for successfully joining the 304 stainless steel with 6061-T6 aluminum alloy. For this purpose, five different traverse speeds at a constant rotational speed of 875 rpm were considered. The welded joints were characterized based on the mechanical properties, micro/macrographs, and quantification of steel fragments and intermetallic compounds (IMCs) inside the stir zone (SZ). The composition and phase of the IMCs at the interface, SZ, and intercalated structure were confirmed through X-ray diffraction analysis, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscope, and atomic force microscope. It is observed that the traverse speed of 90 mm/min produced the highest tensile strength with an IMC layer thickness of 1.47 ± 0.23 μm. At this traverse speed, the area fraction of IMCs and steel fragments is around 0.023 % and 6.05 % of the SZ area, respectively. Furthermore, the defects increased by reducing the traverse speed from 90 to 30 mm/min because of a higher fraction of IMCs (i.e., Al3Fe) and steel fragments inside the SZ. The traverse speed higher than 90 mm/min generated the cracks at the interface because of insufficient stirring at low heat input. The hardness improved by decreasing the traverse speed because of grain refinement in SZ and thermomechanically affected zone. The intercalated structure acted as the hardest zone because of the formation of IMCs, namely Al3Fe + AlFe at 30–70 mm/min, and Al3Fe + AlFe + AlFe3 at 90 and 120 mm/min.
A New Preventive Sock for People with Diabetes
Authors: Cüreklibatır Encan Berna , Marmaralı Arzu
Published: August 2022

Diabetes is a chronic disease affecting more than 450 million people throughout the world. One of the most encountered complications of diabetes is diabetic foot. This study aimed to determine the proper fiber type and fabric structure to be used in a preventive sock for diabetic patients. Three fiber types (cotton, acrylic, and polyester) and three fabric structures (jersey, piquet, and terry) were determined for this investigation. Samples were tested for fabric thickness, thermal resistance, air permeability, water vapor permeability, coefficient of friction, abrasion resistance, recovery after compression, and longitudinal elasticity. Acquired data were evaluated, and a preventive sock for diabetic patients was developed accordingly. The developed sock was compared with various diabetic sock samples procured from the market in terms of effectiveness.
Про перспективи розвитку літієвого виробництва та хімічних джерел струму в Україні. Літієносні пегматити Українського щита
Authors: Сьомка Володимир Олексійович
Published: August 2022

У доповіді зазначено, що за розвіданими запасами й прогнозними ресурсами на території України є найбільші в Європі поклади літію. Однак розробка цих родовищ пов’язана з низкою проблем, насамперед економічного характеру, оскільки українські літійвмісні руди представлені переважно петалітом, тоді як 99,9 % світових аналогів літієвих пегматитів — сподуменом. Відповідно, створення нової технології виокремлення цього металу з петаліту потребує значних капіталовкладень.
Про перспективи розвитку літієвого виробництва та хімічних джерел струму в Україні. Одержання літію з мінеральної сировини
Authors: Кириллов Святослав Олександрович
Published: August 2022

У доповіді наголошено, що в Україні є необхідний науковий потенціал і досвід для розвитку та впровадження оригінальних підходів та методик видобутку і збагачення літійвмісної сировини, а також створення перспективних літійвмісних матеріалів для високопотужних літій-іонних хімічних джерел струму, які відіграють ключову роль на сучасному етапі розвитку джерел енергії.
Віковий ювілей всесвітньо відомого математика
Authors: Котляров Володимир Петрович , Фельдман Геннадій Михайлович
Published: August 2022

7 липня 2022 р. виповнюється 100 років всесвітньо відомому математику, лауреату Ленінської премії (1962), Державної премії України в галузі науки і техніки (1989), заслуженому діячеві науки і техніки України (1992), лауреату Золотої медалі імені В.І. Вернадського НАН України (2009), трьох іменних премій НАН України: імені М.М. Крилова (1983), імені М.М. Боголюбова (1996) та імені М.О. Лаврентьєва (2002), головному науковому співробітнику відділу математичної фізики Фізико-технічного інституту низьких температур ім. Б.І. Вєркіна НАН України, доктору фізико-математичних наук (1951), професору (1952), академіку НАН України (1969) Володимиру Олександровичу Марченку.
Effects of copper citrate on physiological-biochemical parameters of ejaculate of sire boars
Authors: Shostya A. , Siabro A.
Published: August 2022

Revealing peculiarities of the course of physiological and biochemical processes in the formation of parameters of ejaculate allows effective correlation of biological completeness of spermatozoids based on the use of chelate compounds of limiting microelements, particularly copper. The study was focused on determining changes in processes of spermatogenesis during correction of mineral nutrition. In the experiment, we used adult boars of the same age, live weight and quality of ejaculates. They consumed copper citrate during the 45 day experiment in doses higher than the norm by 10% (1.5 mg per 1 kg of combined feed) and 20% (3 mg per 1 kg of combined feed) compared with the control. We determined difference in the effects of different doses of copper citrate on the formation of parameters of ejaculates in sire boars. Addition of the mineral additive to the feed in the doses 10% exceeding the norm promoted increase in the parameters of functional activity of spermatozoids – mobility and survival – on day 45 of the intake, which occurred against the background of acceleration of peroxidation processes (increase in the concentration of thiobarbituric acid of active compounds) and activation of the system of antioxidant protection – increase in the activity of superoxide dismutase and decrease in the level of catalase in the sperm. At the same time, we observed increase in the morphometric parameters of spermatozoids – general length, width, length and volume of the head. On day 30, sire boars that had been consuming copper citrate in the amounts 20% above the norm were observed to have increase in concentration of spermatozoids, their mobility and survivability, though a decrease was seen in the morphometric parameters of the gametes. Further intake of this element caused increase in the amount of abnormal forms of spermatozoids. Under the action of this additive, we determined increase in the amount of metabolites of lipid peroxidation – conjugated dienes and thiobarbituric acids of active compounds, and also weakening of the system of antioxidative protection – decrease in the content of reduced glutathione and accumulation of dehydroascorbic acid. Thus, the intake of copper citrate in the amounts of 10% above the norm facilitated morpho-functional parameters of spermatozoids by activating the system of antioxidant protection. It would be promising to conduct further research to determine the effects of copper citrate on the processes of activation and capacitation of spermatozoids and fertilization of oocytes in in vivo and in vitro conditions.
Endophytic community of Chaenomeles speciosa fruits: Screening for biodiversity and antifungal activity
Authors: Lykholat Y. V. , Didur O. O. , Drehval O. A. , Khromykh N. O. , Sklyar T. V. , Lykholat T. Y. , Liashenko O. V. , Kovalenko I. M.
Published: August 2022

Fruit crops of the genus Chaenomeles Lindl are considered today as a superfood due to accumulation of biologically active compounds with antioxidant ability and known health-promoting properties. Successful introduction of this non-traditional culture in the steppe zone of Ukraine characterised by an unfavourable climate suggests the functioning of effective protective mechanisms in plants, including those that can be provided by the influence of endophytic microorganisms. However, there is little information about the endophytic community of Chaenomeles plants. Herein, the current study was aimed to isolate the endophytic fungi from the Ch. speciosa fruits and evaluate their biological activities against the phytopathogens. The study was carried out based on the collection of the Botanical Garden of Oles Honchar Dnipro National University (Dnipro city, Ukraine). Three media, namely PDA, MPA, and Gause’s medium were used for isolation of endophytic fungi. Colonies of isolates for identification were grown on PDA, Czapek's agar, and Czapek’s yeast autolysate media. Six fungal endophytic isolates derived from both peel and pulp of Ch. speciosa fruits have been morphologically identified using macroscopic and microscopic techniques, and assigned to the genus Penicillium (sections Chrysogena, Penicillium, Viridicata), and genus Talaromyces (section Talaromyces). Species P. expansum, P. viridicatum, and P. hirsutum were identified among the peel isolates, while P. chrysogenum, P. cyclopium, and P. purpurogenum were among the pulp isolates. Antagonistic ability of the endophytic isolates against phytopathogenic fungi was evaluated using the dual culture method. The results showed moderate to high antifungal capacity of the endophytic isolates against the phytopathogenic strains of the Fusarium genus. The growth inhibition of F. culmorum mycelium due to the influence of endophytic isolates was 51.5–81.3%, and the inhibition of the growth of F. oxysporum colonies was in the range of 68.4–86.6% as compared with control. There were no significant differences in the antagonistic ability between endophytic isolates derived from the peel and pulp of the fruit. Taken together, our findings indicated the great potential of the endophytic fungi from Ch. speciosa fruits as a source for the development of biocontrol agents and discovery of new bioactive compounds.
Detection of Streptococcus suis using the optimized real-time polymerase chain reaction protocol
Authors: Savcheniuk M. O. , Tarasov O. A. , Zakharova O. M. , Korniienko L. Y. , Zotsenko V. M. , Tsarenko T. M.
Published: August 2022

The article presents the results of studies on the detection of Streptococcus suis by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Isolation and species identification of the studied isolates of streptococci was carried out according to morphological, cultural, biochemical and biological properties by conventional methods. The study of cultural characteristics of growth was carried out using conventional bacteriological methods on the brain heart infusion broth (BHI) and BHI agar with the addition of 5% sheep blood (blood BHI agar). To confirm biochemical properties as a confirmatory method, API 20 STREP test kit (bioMerieux, France) was used. In addition, to differentiate S. suis from the non-pathogenic species of streptococci, the hemolysis test was used. As a result of the studies, it was found that the use of the real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) method makes it possible to detect S. suis in an amount of 1 x 104 genome copies in the sample. All described validation parameters for the qualitative detection of S. suis DNA by real-time PCR meet international requirements, which guarantees accurate and reliable results. In Ukraine only a diagnostic test kit for convential PCR has been developed for the detection of swine streptococcosis. This approach is more time consuming and complex in comparison with the real-time PCR approach. We recommend that diagnostic laboratories implement this method in their practice. This will increase the number of effective diagnostic tools available to veterinarians on pig farms when they order laboratory tests. The high analytical sensitivity limit of a test is an essential parameter when screening is the focus, and obtaining false negative results causes a risk of the development of infection process among pig populations within infected herds. Our study showed that microbiological diagnostic methods to determine morphological and cultural properties can identify S. suis at the genus level. Determination of biochemical properties using the API 20 STREP test kit can be used to identify S. suis 1 and 2 serotypes. The conventional method and real-time PCR have 100% specificity and can be used to identify S. suis of different serotypes. Real-time PCR is a 2 to 4 times more sensitive limit than conventional PCR depending on the serotype being studied, and can be used to more accurately identify streptococcal DNA. It was found that the use of the real-time PCR method makes it possible to detect S. suis in an amount of 1 x 104 copies of the genome in the sample. Additionally, it was found that all the studied validation parameters of the qualitative method for determining S. suis DNA by real-time PCR meet international requirements, which guarantees accurate and reliable results.
Potential use of synthetic and natural aromatic mixtures in prevention from Shelfordella lateralis сockroaches
Authors: Parhomenko O. V. , Kolomiichuk S. V. , Omelianov D. D. , Brygadyrenko V. V.
Published: August 2022

Attractive and repellent properties of many household chemicals may be used to combat synantrophic insects, such as cockroaches. In the natural environment, Shelfordella lateralis (Walker, 1868) (Blattodea, Blattidae) lives in the area spanning Central Asia to North Africa. Furthermore, in many tropical and subtropical countries, it is common in human accomodations. In the laboratory conditions, we determined reaction of cockroaches to aromatic mixtures and medicinal plants often used in households. Attractiveness coefficient was the lowest for cosmetic mixtrures Tutti-fruti and Verbena and Bamboo; other cosmetic aromatizers did not repell this insect (Lilac, Mango) or repelled it poorly (Grapefruit, Amaretto, Pine). Food additives that significantly repelled Sh. lateralis are Apricot, Barberry and Kiwi and lower effects were produced by Biscuit, whereas Vanilla flavouring had no repellent effect. Mixtures for vaping Strawberry pie, Pear, Frozen forest, Irish Cream and Blue Magic exerted strong repellent effects on cockroaches. Low repellent effect on Sh. lateralis were exerted by vaping mixtures Pancakes with Honey, Turkish Tobacco and Grapefruit. No significant effects on the number of cockroaches were exerted by vaping mixtures Vanilla, Club Ice Cream, Blueberry Smoke, Mojito, Chocolate, Apple, Mint and Walnut. Out of the fishing lures, the strongest repellent effects on Sh. lateralis were taken by Blood Worm, Onion and Honey, and weaker effects were exerted by Corn and Vanilla. Imagoes of Sh. lateralis were most significantly repelled by essential oils from jojoba, eucalyptus, daisy, tee tree, Cao Sao Vang balsam, and also fir essential oil. Neither luring nor repellent effects on imagoes of Sh. lateralis were displayed by essential oils from lemon, aloe, peppermint and mandarin. Dry medicinal plants repelled imagoes of Sh. lateralis: inflorescences of Calendula officinalis, leaves of Artemisia absinthium, flowers of Jasminum officinale, leaves of Origanum vulgare, inflorescences of Matricaria chamomilla, inflorescences of Crataegus monogyna, leaves of Mentha x piperita, inflorescences of Achillea millefolium, leaves of Hypericum perforatum, leaves of Aristolochia clematitis and inflorescences of Tanacetum vulgare. No repellent effects on Sh. lateralis were exerted by Chelidonium majus, inflorescences of Tilia cordata and inflorescences of Helichrysum arenarium. Thus, most (40 of 58, or 69.0%) of the tested aromatic substances and medicinal plants repelled synantrophic Turkestan cockroach, while a much smaller share (31.0%) neither significantly lured nor repelled them. No aromatic mixtures attracted Sh. lateralis in our experiment.
Digital Marketing Communication Patterns for Islamic Microfinance Institutions in the Industrial Era 4.0
Authors: Mas’ud Riduan
Published: August 2022

This study tries to show that implementing a comprehensive marketing program will help Islamic microfinance institutions (LKMS) improve their overall performance, especially in the current industrial era. Like other Islamic organizations, Islamic microfinance institutions must follow Islamic (Sharia) rules in all aspects of a business. Then a marketing program suitable for Islamic microfinance institutions must include a marketing concept established by relying on Islamic values. Similar to other organizations, the main objective of the marketing program of Islamic microfinance institutions is to retain existing customers and attract new customers. In addition, an efficient marketing program must contain several specifications emphasizing the nature of the market and the institution itself, competitors, development of marketing plans, and client preferences. Some concrete steps that need to be taken by LKMS are using Internet of Things (IoT) technology, cloud computing, big data and customer profiling, and electronic payments
The Problem of Revenue-Sharing Principles in Indonesian Islamic Banking based on Smart Theory
Authors: Rachmad Dedy , Asmuni Asmuni , Sugianto Sugianto
Published: August 2022

The problem of implementing the principle of revenue sharing in Indonesian Islamic banking until now has not found a bright spot. It was found that some Islamic banks closed their revenue-sharing products, especially mudharabah agreements. Related to this, in an effort to accommodate the wishes of customers/prospective customers and the interests of Islamic banks, there needs to be a theory that is considered able to bridge the interests of both parties. This paper tries to meet those demands, whereby a review of smart theory literature appears and becomes the main choice in the search for literature because this article provides a qualitative descriptive summary. This paper will also develop new concepts and theories in order to complement existing theories. The results of the analysis show that smart theory has a role in accommodating the interests of Islamic banks and customers/prospective customers, but the theory developed is still conventionally charged, so it cannot be fully applied in solving the problem of revenue sharing principles in Indonesian Islamic banking. Therefore, the new theory created is to combine smart theory with maslahat theory using several approaches such as ease aspects, aspects of supervision, religious aspects, social aspects, and methodological aspects in terms of flexibility.
Analysis of Recruitment and Selection Quality Improvement on The Indonesian National Armed Forces Personnel: A Case Study of The Garuda Task Force in MINUSCA
Authors: Wijaya Angga , Fathurrahman Reza
Published: August 2022

Peacekeeping-related research has increased in the last two decades as the number and complexity of peacekeeping operations, and the associated resource commitments have increased. However, studies investigating recruitment and selection issue remains understudied. Indonesia is known as a contributing country that deploys uniformed personnel as peacekeepers and serves under the banner of the United Nations. Efforts to ensure competent peacekeeping forces can be carried out through an objective recruitment and selection process. By reviewing the literature, this article aims to analyze the improvement of the quality of recruitment and selection of the personnel of the Garuda  Task Force, particularly the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The results show the need to improve the quality of recruitment and selection of TNI personnel starting from the planning stage, vacancy announcement, to the selection stage, which consists of potential screening candidates, and selection interviews. In order to improve the recruitment and selection process, it is necessary to pay attention to the key factors both from the perspective of the employer and the candidate.
The Collaboration Model of Stakeholders Perspective Implementation of Prostitutional Prevention and Handling Policy
Authors: Ati Nurul Umi
Published: August 2022

The phenomenon of human trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation has long been developed in various countries, including Southeast Asia, such as Indonesia. Prostitution prevention and handling efforts can be carried out by the government through the formulation of policies or regulations and implemented with a collaboration of various government actors and non-government actors, both national, regional, and local stakeholders. This research aims to study the collaboration model of stakeholders in the perspective of implementation of prostitutional prevention and to handle policy in Surabaya as the closure of Dolly, the largest prostitution area in Southeast Asia. In conclusion, state collaboration with the community in handling prostitution will be a strong root because here will create a synergy together to always supervise and seek mutual solutions in preventing and handling the problem of prostitution, so that can be an example for other local governments in making prevention and handling policies of prostitution in their region. The method used in this research is the experimental method. The first step is a survey to get research subjects. The survey was conducted using the snowball method. Researchers also evaluated several potential groups. Then the process is continued by using a SWOT analysis to determine the best pilot location. Participatory Focus Group Discussion and interviews to deepen the diagnosis. The diagnostic results are developed and compiled manually. This study found that the main causes of prostitution were mostly related to family problems, personal problems, the trauma of sexual harassment, and unemployment. The existence of teenagers who fall into prostitution is a social problem in society. The negative impact is moral degradation. Implications of research to strengthen the Social work profession to prevent prostitution and provide clear and factual information about the reasons why young people may fall into prostitution. This solution should involve both formal and informal institutions.
The Well-Being of Workers and Teachers Analysis in the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic to Achieve Work-Life Balance
Authors: Thoha Muhammad , Nugraha Hari Susanta , Suryoko Sri , Rhosyida Nelly , Nadhifah Tuti’
Published: August 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted human activity throughout the world. This disruption is also supported by the advancement of technology, particularly in the field of information and communication. However, significant change may cause negative effect for the well-being of many people, which could lead to the imbalance of work-life. With the concept of well-being that divided into four components, personal resources, organizational management, functioning at work, and experience at work, also the concept of work-life balance from the perspective of conflict theory and enrichment theory, this research will examine the well-being of workers and teachers and how it affected their work-life balance amidst pandemic. The study uses qualitative content analysis, the research findings include: (1) the negativity and positivity caused by the pandemic towards the well-being of workers and teachers, (2) and how to achieve work-life balance amidst pandemic from the conflict theory perspective and enrichment theory perspective.
Proposta de Aperfeiçoamento do Portal da Transparência do Poder Executivo de Santa Catarina
Authors: Ferreira Gilceu , Raupp Fabiano Maury
Published: August 2022

O objetivo deste artigo consiste em propor diretrizes orientativas para o aperfeiçoamento da transparência de dados e informações públicas do Estado de Santa Catarina, relacionadas à Educação, por meio do Portal da Transparência do Poder Executivo. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva e qualitativa, que utilizou um modelo de análise baseado em atributos da qualidade da informação. A população consistiu em 61 pedidos de informação de 2019 da Lei de Acesso à Informação (LAI). Utilizando a análise documental e de conteúdo, os resultados mostraram que 88% dos pedidos se referem à Educação Básica e 12% ao Educação Superior. Outra classificação demonstrou que 58,8% estão associados a “Prestação de Serviços”, 29,4% em “Informações Institucionais” e 11,8% na “Gestão Financeira”. Foram elaboradas 23 proposições de conteúdo abordando aspectos da relevância, confiabilidade, linguagem, apresentação, tempestividade e série histórica, que fazem parte das dimensões utilidade, compreensibilidade e temporalidade do modelo de análise. As proposições tratam de informações organizacionais, de recursos humanos, das escolas, da universidade estadual, assim como de serviços, ações e resultados, despesas e os convênios e transferências de recursos relacionados à Educação. Abordam aspectos gerais, como o quantitativo geral de alunos, professores e escolas, mas também orientam a disponibilização de forma particularizada, como os conteúdos de cada escola. A criação da página temática “Educação” no Portal para concentrar o repertório de conteúdos e facilitar o acesso e direcionamento para outras páginas e funcionalidades existentes no Portal, aplicando filtros da educação, consistiu em uma proposta de melhoria geral.
Structural health monitoring and modal parameters identification of Mezcala Bridge
Authors: Miguel Anaya-Diaz , Francisco J Carrion-Viramontes , Juan A Quintana-Rodriguez , Luis A Martinez-Trujano , Jose M Machorro-Lopez
Published: August 2022

Since 2016 the Instituto Mexicano del Transporte (Mexican Transport Institute) has continuously instrumented and performed the structural monitoring of the Mezcala Bridge, which is a cable-stayed bridge located in the State of Guerrero, Mexico. In order to identify early damage, several monitoring strategies based on changes in the bridge modal parameters have been implemented. To establish the limits of the parameters, such as the natural frequencies, damping ratios, and mode shapes, it is necessary to characterize the bridge dynamic behavior through monitoring information from the last 3 years, in order to analyze statistically every parameter and simulate different real damage scenarios. Modal parameters are calculated and evaluated every week or after accidents, earthquakes, or strong winds. Applying the proposed methodology based on the Enhanced Frequency Domain Decomposition (EFDD), the modal parameters of the Mezcala Bridge were efficiently estimated and monitored and subsequently, they could be used for finite element model development and calibration in order to evaluate the structural integrity of the bridge.
Compounding effects of adult ADHD and comorbidities on intimate relationships
Authors: Anh-Luu T Huynh-Hohnbaum , Sara Benowitz
Published: August 2022

Although research about adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adult ADHD) has become more prevalent since the condition’s recognition in the 1990s, information remains scarce about if and how its psychiatric comorbidities may compound impact on functionality in relationships. Studies abound on the independent effects on relationships of two of adult ADHD’s most common comorbidities - mood and substance use disorders. However, adults with ADHD sans comorbidities often experience interpersonal relationship difficulties due to the disorder’s signature symptoms alone - hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness - as well as due to adult ADHD’s oft-observed dimension of emotional lability. The primary purpose of this study is to review the literature regarding the impact on intimate relationships of adult ADHD, as well as look at the potential compounding effects of comorbid mood or substance use disorder. The secondary purpose of this paper is to examine the literature on integrative therapy to treat couples wherein at least one partner struggles with adult ADHD, with or without comorbidities. Future research and practice implications are also discussed, including the hope for focus on the positive aspects of ADHD for individuals and relationships.
Screening pediatric testicular cancer: A literature review
Authors: Rafael Newlands Fontoura , Natalia Bonfim dos Santos , Marcio Sidney Di Blasi Franchini , Fernanda Ferreira Lima , Arovel Oliveira Moura Junior , Rafael Texeira Boden , Ricardo Vianna de Carvalho
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death in patients aged 5-19 years. Testicular tumors (TT) comprise 1 to 2% of all pediatric solid tumors. Although rare, TTs are often misdiagnosed. Screening improves clinical practice and decision-making for early diagnosis. Objective: To analyze the screening methods for detection of pediatric testicular cancer and contribute to the management of suspected cases. Methods: We conducted an integrative systematic review of the PubMed, EMBASE, and LILACS databases limited to records published between January/2013 and August/2018. Results: Sixty articles were initially selected based on the presence of specific search terms on the article body, title, and abstract. Of those, nineteen articles were selected for a full review. Clinical signs were not evident in most studies, but 12 (63%) reported the presence of scrotal masses. Cryptorchidism, family history, and the presence of contralateral TT were identified as risk factors. Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) was elevated in 73% of studies, but normal levels do not rule out a suspected diagnosis. Scrotal ultrasound (US) was instrumental in 73% of studies and Doppler US (32%) was able to detect nearly 100% of cases at diagnosis. Computed tomography (abdomen/chest) was required in 12 studies (63%) for confirmation of metastasis of testicular germ cell tumors. In 73% of studies, stages were subdivided based on the levels of serum tumor markers and the presence of metastasis. The inguinal-scrotal approach is suggested as the preferred method as it does not affect prognosis or require adjuvant therapy. There are minimum requirements for therapeutic retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy. In 14 studies (73%), advanced stages showed a good prognosis with surgery in combination with chemotherapy. TT histology and treatment are different for prepubertal and postpubertal patients. In the same 14 studies (73%), relapsed patients received chemotherapy. In eight studies (42%) the overall survival increased by five years and, in three of them, it increased 2 by 100% post-combination therapy. Conclusion: Few studies have evaluated the prognosis, disease recurrence, and survival rates of children with testicular cancer. AFP, US and an appropriate surgical approach provide optimal personalized treatment and minimize the adverse effects.
Determination of some heavy metals and microbial profile of raw Sugar samples collected from Sudanese Sugar Industries in season 2017 in relation to EU.1998 and ICUMSA,1974 standards
Authors: AM Babeker , AR Ahmed , GI Mastafa , AA Abdalla , A Bakur
Published: August 2022

The study was conducted in Sudanese Sugar Industries during the period 2017 to aim the determination some heavy metals and microbial profiles of raw Sugar samples collected from Sudanese Sugar Industries in season 2017 in relation to EU.1998 and ICUMSA,1974 standards. The samples were obtained from all Sudanese Sugar Industries namely, (Kenana, White Nile, Assalaya, Sennar, Guneid, and New Halfa). After that the samples were transferred to the laboratory to assess the quality parameters of raw sugar which include the determination of some heavy metals content of sugar cane per mg/kg in Sudanese sugar companies which include Mercury, Cadmium, Lead, and Arsenic, Determination Microbial analysis for final sugar which includes Detection of Thermopolis Bacteria (Sporeforming Bacteria, Bacteria producing H2S and H2 swell) and Determination Methophilic Bacteria (Total Count of bacteria CFU/10 gm, Determination Coliform Bacteria CFU/ 10 gm, Determination of Leuconstoc Mesenteroides Bacteria CFU/10 gm. and Enumeration of Yeasts and Moulds CFU/ 10 gm and Determination the concentration of Dextran. and the data were analyzed by using a Statistical system Complete Randomized Design (CRD) and analysis of variance technique by Least Significant Different Test (LSD) according to Fisher’s LSD method, 2010 at (Probability 0.05). Was applied to compare differences between means. The results showed that the mean concentration of Mercury, Cadmium, Lead and Arsenic was (0.02 mg/ kg grams of sugar), (0.62 mg/ kg sugar), (6.74 mg/ kg sugar), and (2.73mg/ kg sugar). These results Indicate all sample industries were agreeable with critical limit maximum value. It was concluded that the total count of Bacteria for raw Sugar White Nile and Sennar agreed with recommended limit. In the case of total yeasts, Sporeforming Bacteria, and Dextranium Bacteria all samples Industries were highest than the critical limit. While the total Moulds and Bacteria Production H2S all samples Industries were less than the critical limit except Kenana and Guneid respectively. Concerning the Total Count of Leuconstoc Mesenteroides Bacteria in sugar, the results revealed all samples Industries were higher than the recommended limit. And the samples Industries were online with the recommended limit concerning the dextran concentration except Guneid industry was highest than the critical limit (75 ppm). The study recommended that the Sudanese Sugar Industry needs to establish proper quality assurance laboratories to help in monitoring the quality and safety of raw materials and end products.In conclusion, the grain yield of maize increased with increasing N rate and plant density up to the optimum. Therefore, it’s possible to recommend using a high N rate with both low and medium plant density (< 45,000 plants ha-1) and (45,000 to 65,000plants ha-1) to harvest high grain yield.
iNDI PiggyBac-TO-hNGN2 transfection protocol Version 1 v1
Authors: Cookson Mark
Published: August 2022

PiggyBac Method for hNGN2 transfection Transfection protocol Use of CEPT: Nature Methods 18, 528-541, 2021
Graph Visualization of Cyber Threat Intelligence Data for Analysis of Cyber Attacks
Authors: SÜLÜ Mücahit , DAŞ Resul
Published: August 2022

Threat intelligence enables us to make faster, more informed, data-backed security decisions and change their behavior from reactive to proactive in the fight against threat actors. Cyber threat intelligence sources include open-source intelligence, social media intelligence, human intelligence, technical intelligence, device log files, forensically acquired data or intelligence from the internet traffic, and data derived for the deep and dark web. In this study, graph visualization is discussed for the intelligible and accurate analysis of complex cyber threat intelligence data, including network attacks. The processes of collecting, cleaning, organizing, and visualizing cyber intelligence data in different formats and contents on a single platform are given step by step. Dynamic graphs play an active role in these systems, where the attack locations and targets from different points are constantly variable. Therefore, research on dynamic graph solutions and visualization in the visual analysis of cyberattacks is presented.
“YAPICI OLMAYAN UYUŞMAZLIK” DİYALOĞUNUN ACIMASIZ TANRI (2011) FİLMİ ÜZERİNDEN İNCELENMESİ*
Authors: Çalıkoğlu Burcu Seher
Published: August 2022

Bu çalışmada, öncelikle “uyuşma/ma” ve “yapıcı olma/ma” bileşenleri üzerinden inşa edilen dörtlü bir diyalog modeli kurulmuştur. Bunlar, (a) yapıcı olan uyum, (b) yapıcı olan uyuşmazlık, (c) yapıcı olmayan uyum ve (d) yapıcı olmayan uyuşmazlıktır. Örneğini teşkil etmesi nedeniyle Acımasız Tanrı (2011) filmi incelenerek “yapıcı olmayan uyuşmazlık” diyaloğu betimlenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden doküman incelemesi kullanılmıştır. Yapıcı olmayan uyuşmazlığın (1) içeriği, (2) yönü ve (3) süreci hakkında bilgi edinebilmek amacıyla içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. (1) İçeriğin incelenmesinde, tartışmanın öğeleri olan (a) tartışma konusu, (b) sav, (c) tanıtlama, (d) karşı-sav ve (c) sonuç ortaya konmuştur. (2) Yönün incelenmesinde, bireylerin niyetleri, bakış açıları ve kişilik özellikleri gün yüzüne çıkarılmıştır. (3) Sürecin incelenmesinde ise bireylerin ürettikleri sav, karşı-sav ve tanıtlamalar mercek alına alınmıştır. Üçlü analiz sonucunda, dörtlü diyalog modelinde ilk olarak, içerik, yön ve süreç bakımından farklılıkları ele alınmıştır. Ardından, içerik, dörtlü yapının oluşmasında etkisiz eleman olarak tanımlanmıştır. Yön öğesi, kendilik ve başkalık, baskı ve direnç, özgüven, iyilik, uyum ve menfaat ve esneklik; süreç öğesi ise, akıl yürütmede kabul ve itiraz, aktif ve pasif rol alma, kendiyle hesaplaşma, bilgi arayışında olma, evrensel entelektüel standartları uygulama özellikleri ile açıklanmıştır. Böylece, bir alt model olan yapıcı olmayan uyuşmazlık diyalog bu özellikler yardımıyla ortaya çıkarılmıştır.
Application inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry for assessing the content of essential and toxic elements in whole blood of unexposed adults in the Russian Federation
Authors: Zaitseva Nina V. , Ulanova Tatyana S. , Nedoshitova Anna V. , Veikhman Galina A. , Volkova Marina V. , Stenno Elena V.
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: Determination of the essential and toxic elements in human blood is an important and urgent task in monitoring, environmental, and hygienic studies accomplished in evidence-based medicine when the population health risks are assessed.
AIM: Biomonitoring of unexposed adult population in the Russian Federation, interpretation of the obtained data taking into account international requirements.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: The contents of V, Cr, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Sr, Cd, Tl and Pb were determined in the blood of adults (n=80, aged 45.83.7 years) living in rural areas in the Western Urals region of the Russian Federation and in the territory of the North of Eastern Siberia (n=90, age 38.27.6 years). The measurements were carried out using Agilent 7500cx quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (Agilent Technologies, USA) with an octopole reaction-collision cell (ORS) in conformity with the Methodical guidelines 4.1.3230-14 and 4.1.3161-14 (FR.1.31.2014.17064) developed by the authors. We compared the range of P5P95 values for unexposed groups of the adult population of the Western Urals and the North of Eastern Siberia with data from hygiene studies in Germany, Italy, France, and Canada.
RESULTS: The arithmetic mean content of elements in blood of adults Western Urals region amounted to 0.13 g/l (V); 4.75 g/l (Cr); 13.41 g/l (Mn); 4.06 g/l (Ni); 827 g/l (Cu); 5369 g/l (Zn); 0.42 g/l (As); 123 g/l (Se); 22.75 g/l (Sr); 0.45 g/l (Cd); 0.04 g/l (Tl); 14.37 g/l (Pb). The validity of the results was confirmed by analyzing standard samples of SERONORMTM Whole Blood L1 and SERONORMTM Whole Blood L2 (Norway). The results are presented as basic statistical indicators: minimum and maximum values, arithmetic mean, 5th, 50th, 95th percentiles and are interpreted in accordance with up-to-date international requirements.
CONCLUSION: We compared the range of P5P95 values for unexposed groups of adults in the Western Urals and the North of Eastern Siberia region with the results produced by several hygienic studies conducted in Germany, Italy, France and Canada. As a result, we established elevated concentrations of chromium, manganese, and nickel in the blood of adults from Russia. The contents of copper, zinc, selenium, and arsenic in the blood of adults living in the Russian Federation were different from the reference values used in such diagnostic laboratories as ALS Scandinavia, SIVR List Italy and in the monograph by Norbert Titz (USA).