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Modernisation of a Country in the Context of Social Environmental Sustainability: Example of Lithuania
Authors: Navickienė Olga , Meidutė-Kavaliauskienė Ieva , Činčikaitė Renata , Morkūnas Mangirdas , Valackienė Asta
Published: February 2023

This paper seeks to encourage deeper scientific discussions about the country’s modernisation in the context of social environmental sustainability. Emphasizing the importance of this study, the research problem was identified in response to the questions of how the country’s modernisation manifests itself in the context of social environment sustainability and what are the consequences for the society. This paper is based on a quantitative empirical study to support the structural perspective of the modernisation of the country, to develop an integrated system of indicators for the formation of a modern country following an analysis of the country’s modernisation trends in terms of the social environment. The scientific value of the study: the present paper investigates the ‘soft’ determinants of social environmental sustainability of the country; provides a methodological framework for the methods used (descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modelling (SEM). A three-dimensional research approach, covering the education system and educational culture; socio-economic integration; the legal system and the importance of public administration and citizenship, was utilized. A cross-sectional survey of 1021 respondents and structural equation modelling were selected as the main research tools. Lithuania served as an empirical basis for the research. It was revealed that the most important factors in shaping the modernisation of the country through the lens of social environmental sustainability are the participation of citizens in social communities and social activities. Factors that need improvement are public participation and tolerance for the disabled.
How Operation Scale Improve the Production Technical Efficiency of Grape Growers? An Empirical Evidence of Novel Panel Methods for China’s Survey Data
Authors: Song Fang , Xu Xuerong
Published: February 2023

The agricultural production technical efficiency is the key to improving the sustainability of an agricultural section. Taking survey data of 314 grape growers in Fujian Province, China, this paper presents the impact of operation scale on their technical efficiency under a rain-shelter cultivation mode. Through the threshold effect model, we find an inverted U-shape trend between operation scale and the growers’ technical efficiency, and the threshold is 18 mu. We also further introduce the employee input to analyze the mediating effect. The test results show that with the expansion of operation scale, the efficiency loss caused by greater employee input gradually suppresses the positive impact of economies of scale on technical efficiency—that is, there is a significant suppressing effect. Hence, this paper argues that, in the process of promoting agricultural green production, the government should guide farmers to a ‘natural flow’ to moderate scale management by reducing transaction costs, such as land transfer costs, and should not blindly encourage growers to expand their scale. At the same time, research and development of labor-saving technologies should be enhanced to reduce labor demand and cost in the production process.
Critical Conditions for Wellbore Failure during CO2-ECBM Considering Sorption Stress
Authors: Xiao Hecheng , Li Wenda , Wang Zaiyong , Yang Shuai , Tan Peng
Published: February 2023

Significant stress changes caused by sorption-induced swelling raise the coal wellbore failure potential, which directly impacts the safety and sustainability of CO2 enhanced coalbed methane (CO2-ECBM). Additionally, a mixture gas (CO2/N2) injection is recommended due to the sharp decline of permeability with pure CO2 injection. In this study, incorporating the impacts of mixture gas adsorption and poroelastic effects, a semi-analytical model of coal wellbore stability during mixture gas injection is proposed. Model results indicate that the stress field is significantly influenced by the boundary condition and sorption effect. In addition, parametric studies are performed to determine the influence of adsorption parameters, mechanical properties, and gas composition on the stress distribution and then on the wellbore failure index. Furthermore, mixture gas injection with a large proportion of CO2 or N2 both cause wellbore instability. Significant compressive hoop stress and shear failure are caused by the mixture gas injection with a large proportion of CO2. In contrast, the displacement of CH4 with weakly adsorptive N2 will result in less compressive and even tensile hoop stress, so shear or tensile failure may occur. Thus, mixture gas (including pure CO2/N2) injection must be controlled by coal wellbore failure, providing an accurate estimation of in-situ coal seams’ CO2 storage capacity from the perspective of wellbore stability.
Process Cooling Market in Europe: Assessment of the Final Energy Consumption for the Year 2016
Authors: Pezzutto Simon , Quaglini Giulio , Riviere Philippe , Kranzl Lukas , Novelli Antonio , Zambito Andrea , Bottecchia Luigi , Wilczynski Eric
Published: February 2023

This study analysed one of Europe’s most unexplored energy fields: process cooling (PC). The work assessed the final energy consumption (FEC) for PC of the European Union (and United Kingdom) with a 2016 baseline. An extensive literature review of datasets and journal papers was performed to address knowledge gaps by creating a high-quality dataset with factual accuracy, reliability, and completeness. Installed cooling units, equivalent full load hours, energy efficiency levels (seasonal energy performance ratio), and capacities installed were the essential investigated parameters to perform the FEC calculations. The latter were referred to as vapour compression (VC) chillers (air-to-water or water-to-water). Overall, the results of the EU (plus UK) FEC for the PC sector resulted in more than 110 TWh/year, accounting for around 10% of the total energy consumption for electricity in Europe. It is worth mentioning that several non-VC technologies are utilized for PC purposes in various sectors and subsectors primarily in the industry and the tertiary sectors, which are rapidly growing and, therefore, their cooling consumption is increasing. The current research paper aimed to raise awareness of the PC sector by supporting the European Union policies toward a more sustainable and decarbonized industry in the upcoming decades.
Pattern Recognition and Deep Learning Technologies, Enablers of Industry 4.0, and Their Role in Engineering Research
Authors: Serey Joel , Alfaro Miguel , Fuertes Guillermo , Vargas Manuel , Durán Claudia , Ternero Rodrigo , Rivera Ricardo , Sabattin Jorge
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study is to summarize the pattern recognition (PR) and deep learning (DL) artificial intelligence methods developed for the management of data in the last six years. The methodology used for the study of documents is a content analysis. For this study, 186 references are considered, from which 120 are selected for the literature review. First, a general introduction to artificial intelligence is presented, in which PR/DL methods are studied and their relevance to data management evaluated. Next, a literature review is provided of the most recent applications of PR/DL, and the capacity of these methods to process large volumes of data is evaluated. The analysis of the literature also reveals the main applications, challenges, approaches, advantages, and disadvantages of using these methods. Moreover, we discuss the main measurement instruments; the methodological contributions by study areas and research domain; and major databases, journals, and countries that contribute to the field of study. Finally, we identify emerging research trends, their limitations, and possible future research paths.
Antimicrobial and the Resistances in the Environment: Ecological and Health Risks, Influencing Factors, and Mitigation Strategies
Authors: Wang Weitao , Weng You , Luo Ting , Wang Qiang , Yang Guiling , Jin Yuanxiang
Published: February 2023

Antimicrobial contamination and antimicrobial resistance have become global environmental and health problems. A large number of antimicrobials are used in medical and animal husbandry, leading to the continuous release of residual antimicrobials into the environment. It not only causes ecological harm, but also promotes the occurrence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. The role of environmental factors in antimicrobial contamination and the spread of antimicrobial resistance is often overlooked. There are a large number of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and antimicrobial resistance genes in human beings, which increases the likelihood that pathogenic bacteria acquire resistance, and also adds opportunities for human contact with antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. In this paper, we review the fate of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance in the environment, including the occurrence, spread, and impact on ecological and human health. More importantly, this review emphasizes a number of environmental factors that can exacerbate antimicrobial contamination and the spread of antimicrobial resistance. In the future, the timely removal of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance genes in the environment will be more effective in alleviating antimicrobial contamination and antimicrobial resistance.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Access to Resources among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness and Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Chassman Stephanie , Bacon Blair , Chaparro Rucobo Sara , Sasser Grace , Calhoun Katie , Goodwin Emily , Gorgens Kim , Brisson Daniel
Published: February 2023

The rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are higher among individuals experiencing homelessness compared with the general population. Individuals experiencing homelessness and a TBI may experience barriers to care. COVID-19 may have further impacted access to basic resources, such as food, shelter, and transportation for individuals experiencing homelessness. This study aimed to answer the following research question: What is the impact of COVID-19 on access to resources among individuals experiencing homelessness and TBI? A cross-sectional study design and purposive sampling were utilized to interview 38 English-speaking adults experiencing homelessness and who had sustained a TBI (ages 21–73) in one Colorado city. Qualitative questions related to the impact of COVID-19 were asked and qualitative analysis was used to analyze the responses. Three primary themes emerged regarding the types of resources that were restricted by COVID-19: basic/biological needs, financial needs, and a lack of connection. COVID-19 has shown the social work field the need for continued innovation and better practice standards for individuals who are not housed. For those living with a reported TBI history and experiencing homelessness, COVID-19 made it difficult to access basic services for survival.
Holographic p-Wave Superconductor with Excited States in 4D Einstein–Gauss–Bonnet Gravity
Authors: Wang Dong , Du Xinyi , Pan Qiyuan , Jing Jiliang
Published: February 2023

We construct a holographic p-wave superconductor with excited states in the 4D Einstein–Gauss–Bonnet gravity using the Maxwell complex vector field model. In the probe limit, we observe that, the higher curvature correction or the higher excited state can hinder the vector condensate to be formed in the full parameter space, which is different from the holographic s-wave superconductor. Regardless of the choice of the vector mass by selecting the value of m2L2 or m2Leff2, we note that the critical chemical potential becomes evenly spaced for the number of nodes and that the difference of the critical chemical potential between the consecutive states depends on the curvature correction. Moreover, we find that the higher curvature correction or the higher excited state will alter the universal relation of the gap frequency, and the pole and delta function of the conductivity for the excited states can be broadened into the peaks with the finite width as the curvature correction increases.
Hyperinflammatory Response in COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Authors: Silva Marcos Jessé Abrahão , Ribeiro Layana Rufino , Gouveia Maria Isabel Montoril , Marcelino Beatriz dos Reis , Santos Carolynne Silva dos , Lima Karla Valéria Batista , Lima Luana Nepomuceno Gondim Costa
Published: February 2023

COVID-19 is a multisystemic disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The immunopathogenic conditions of the hyperinflammatory response that cause systemic inflammation are extremely linked to its severity. This research sought to review the immunopathological elements that contribute to its progression. This is a systematic review using the PUBMED, LILACS, MEDLINE, and SCIELO databases using articles between May 2020 and July 2022 with the following search terms in conjunction with “AND”: “SARS-CoV-2”; “COVID-19”; “ARDS” and “Cytokine Storm”. The quality appraisal and risk of bias were assessed by the JBI checklists and the Cochrane Collaboration’s RoB 2.0 and ROBINS-I tools, respectively, and the risk of bias for in vitro studies by a pre-defined standard in the literature. The search resulted in 39 articles. The main actors in this response denote SARS-CoV-2 Spike proteins, cellular proteases, leukocytes, cytokines, and proteolytic cascades. The “cytokine storm” itself brings several complications to the host through cytokines such as IL-6 and chemokines (such as CCL2), which influence tissue inflammation through apoptosis and pyroptosis. The hyperinflammatory response causes several unfavorable outcomes in patients, and systemic inflammation caused largely by the dysregulation of the immune response should be controlled for their recovery.
Nipah Virus Impairs Autocrine IFN Signaling by Sequestering STAT1 and STAT2 into Inclusion Bodies
Authors: Becker Nico , Maisner Andrea
Published: February 2023

Nipah virus (NiV) is an emerging zoonotic paramyxovirus that causes fatal infections in humans. As with most disease-causing viruses, the pathogenic potential of NiV is linked to its ability to block antiviral responses, e.g., by antagonizing IFN signaling through blocking STAT proteins. One of the STAT1/2-binding proteins of NiV is the phosphoprotein (P), but its functional role in IFN antagonism in a full viral context is not well defined. As NiV P is required for genome replication and specifically accumulates in cytosolic inclusion bodies (IBs) of infected cells, we hypothesized that this compartmentalization might play a role in P-mediated IFN antagonism. Supporting this notion, we show here that NiV can inhibit IFN-dependent antiviral signaling via a NiV P-dependent sequestration of STAT1 and STAT2 into viral IBs. Consequently, the phosphorylation/activation and nuclear translocation of STAT proteins in response to IFN is limited, as indicated by the lack of nuclear pSTAT in NiV-infected cells. Blocking autocrine IFN signaling by sequestering STAT proteins in IBs is a not yet described mechanism by which NiV could block antiviral gene expression and provides the first evidence that cytosolic NiV IBs may play a functional role in IFN antagonism.
RBD and Spike DNA-Based Immunization in Rabbits Elicited IgG Avidity Maturation and High Neutralizing Antibody Responses against SARS-CoV-2
Authors: da Costa Hernan H. M. , Orts Diego J. B. , Moura Andrew D. , Duarte-Neto Amaro N. , Cirqueira Cinthya S. , Réssio Rodrigo A. , Kanamura Cristina T. , Miguita Karen , Ferreira Jerenice E. , Santos Raimunda T. M. , Adriani Patricia P. , Cunha-Junior Jair P. , Astray Renato M. , Catarino Regina M. , Lancelotti Marcelo , Prudencio Carlos R.
Published: February 2023

Neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) are a critical part of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) research as they are used to gain insight into the immune response to severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections. Among the technologies available for generating nAbs, DNA-based immunization methods are an alternative to conventional protocols. In this pilot study, we investigated whether DNA-based immunization by needle injection in rabbits was a viable approach to produce a functional antibody response. We demonstrated that three doses of DNA plasmid carrying the gene encoding the full-length spike protein (S) or the receptor binding domain (RBD) of SARS-CoV-2 induced a time-dependent increase in IgG antibody avidity maturation. Moreover, the IgG antibodies displayed high cross neutralization by live SARS-CoV-2 and pseudoviruses neutralization assays. Thus, we established a simple, low cost and feasible DNA-based immunization protocol in rabbits that elicited high IgG avidity maturation and nAbs production against SARS-CoV-2, highlighting the importance of DNA-based platforms for developing new immunization strategies against SARS-CoV-2 and future emerging epidemics.
Case Report of Serum Sickness-like Reaction following the First Dose of the Chimpanzee Adenovirus-Vectored AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine, ChAdOx1
Authors: Alzaidi Areej Awad , Alzaidi Arwa Awad , AlOtaibi Modhi Thaiban , Alsheikh Reem M.
Published: February 2023

Serum sickness-like reaction from serum sickness is critical. Serum sickness-like reaction has comparable symptoms to serum sickness, but their underlying pathophysiology is distinct. This delayed hypersensitivity response was first characterized as a drug-induced reaction and is uncommon in adults; it is more common in children. COVID-19 vaccinations are now being routinely given in the COVID-19 period, and adverse reactions to immunization have been recorded. We present a case of COVID-19 vaccination-induced serum sickness-like reaction which developed after receiving the first dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs and Cats: Classification, Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
Authors: Konstantinidis Alexandros O. , Patsikas Michail N. , Papazoglou Lysimachos G. , Adamama-Moraitou Katerina K.
Published: February 2023

Congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSS) are abnormal vascular communications between the portal and the systemic circulation, bypassing the hepatic parenchyma and resulting in liver hypoplasia and hepatic insufficiency. Such connections develop in utero and persist postnatally. CPSS are among the two most common congenital vascular anomalies of the liver in small animals, along with primary hypoplasia of the portal vein without portal hypertension (PHPV without PH). CPSS can be extrahepatic (ECPSS), most commonly diagnosed in small and toy breed dogs and cats, or intrahepatic (ICPSS), most commonly seen in large breed dogs. Single ECPSS is the most common type encountered in both dogs and cats. Clinical signs of CPSS are non-specific and may wax and wane, while laboratory findings can raise clinical suspicion for CPSS, but they are also not specific. Definitive diagnosis will be established by evaluation of liver function tests, such as determination of fasting plasma ammonia (FA) levels, and pre- and postprandial serum bile acids concentrations, and diagnostic imaging. The purpose of this article is to review the definition, classification, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of CPSS in dogs and cats, highlighted by the authors’ clinical experience.
Potential of Sentinel Images to Evaluate Physicochemical Parameters Concentrations in Water Bodies—Application in a Wetlands System in Northern Colombia
Authors: Padilla-Mendoza César , Torres-Bejarano Franklin , Campo-Daza Gabriel , González-Márquez Luis Carlos
Published: February 2023

This research demonstrated the feasibility of applying Sentinel-2 images to generate empirical models and estimate physicochemical parameters concentration, particularly nutrients in the wetland system called Bajo Sinú wetlands complex, Colombia. Spearman correlations were determined between water quality parameters, which were monitored at 17 points in the wetland on 5 February 2021, with Sentinel-2 images reflectance values from the same monitoring date; the correlations allowed the identification of statistically significant bands in the multiple linear regression algorithm implementation to determine empirical water quality models. The results show significant correlations between the optically active parameters, TSS-Turbidity, which in turn correlated with the optically inactive parameters Turbidity-NO3 and TSS-DO, as well as non-optically active parameters among themselves, TDS-NO3 and TDS-TP; the empirical models presented higher than 74.5% fit (R2), particularly DO (R2 = 0.948), NO3 (R2 = 0.858) and TP (R2 = 0.779) were the models with the highest fits (R2). These models allowed us to properly estimate the spatial distribution of nutrient-forming compounds in the wetlands complex. The determinant role played by turbidity in this type of water body is highlighted; it acts as a connecting constituent that makes the estimation of water quality parameters without spectral response through remote sensing feasible. Sentinel-2 images and multiple linear regression algorithms have been shown to be effective in estimating the concentration of water quality parameters without spectral response, such as NO3 and TP in shallow tropical wetlands, due to the processes of transformation, interaction and dependence between the different environmental variables in aquatic ecosystems.
Halogenated Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence Materials for Efficient Scintillation
Authors: Wang Xiao , Niu Guowei , Zhou Zixing , Song Zhicheng , Qin Ke , Yao Xiaokang , Yang Zhijian , Wang Xiaoze , Wang He , Liu Zhuang , Yin Chengzhu , Ma Huili , Shen Kang , Shi Huifang , Yin Jun , Chen Qiushui , An Zhongfu , Huang Wei
Published: February 2023

Organic scintillators, materials with the ability to exhibit luminescence when exposed to X-rays, have aroused increasing interest in recent years. However, the enhancement of radioluminescence and improving X-ray absorption of organic scintillators lie in the inherent dilemma, due to the waste of triplet excitons and weak X-ray absorption during scintillation. Here, we employ halogenated thermally activated delayed fluorescence materials to improve the triplet exciton utilization and X-ray absorption simultaneously, generating efficient scintillation with a low detection limit, which is one order of magnitude lower than the dosage for X-ray medical diagnostics. Through experimental study and theoretical calculation, we reveal the positive role of X-ray absorption, quantum yields of prompt fluorescence, and intersystem crossing in promoting the radioluminescence intensity. This finding offers an opportunity to design diverse types of organic scintillators and expands the applications of thermally activated delayed fluorescence.
Pengaruh Work Life Balance Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Melalui Kepuasan Kerja Pada Perumda Tugu Tirta Kota Malang
Authors: Azizah Riska Nurul
Published: February 2023

Abstrak Berhasil atau tidaknya suatu organisasi di dalam perusahaan tergantung pada sumber daya manusianya. Ketika pegelolaan sumber daya nya baik  maka sebuah tujuan dari organisasi didalam perusahaan tersebut akan tercapai. Oleh karena itu, agar tujuan organisasi dapat terpenuhi maka dibutuhkan adanya karyawan yang memiliki kinerja yang baik, salah satunya perusahaan harus memenuhi  kebutuhan psikis karyawan, yakni work life balance. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh langsung maupun tidak langsung work life balance terhadap kinerja karyawan melalui kepuasan kerja.Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif, yang menekankan pengujian teori atas variabel pada penelitian dengan angka serta analisis. Alat ukur penelitian ini adalah kuisioner dan wawancara. Objek pada penelitian ini adalah karyawan PDAM Kota Malang dengan sampel sebanyak 121 responden. Teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu simple random sampling. Alat uji analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Path Analysis. Hasil pemelitian menunjukkan bahwa Work Life Balance berpengaruh signifikan secara langsung terhadap kepuasan kerja yang disebabkan nilai signifikan pada 0,000 < 0,05 atau lebih kecil dari taraf signifikan yang ditentukan. Work life balance berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa work life balance berpengaruh secara langsung terhadap kinerja karyawan. Maka hasil uji signifikan pertama memperoleh hasil variabel work life balance berpengaruh signifikan terhadap variabel kepuasan kerja. Hasil uji signifikan kedua diperoleh hasil bahwa Kepuasan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan.
СТОМАТОЛОГІЧНИЙ СТАТУС ТА БІОХІМІЧНІ ПОКАЗНИКИ РОТОВОЇ РІДИНИ У ПІДЛІТКІВ-СПОРТСМЕНІВ В ПРОЦЕСІ КОМПЛЕКСНОГО ЛІКУВАННЯ
Authors: Дєньга О.В. , Железняк А.Д.
Published: February 2023

Мета роботи. Оцінка стоматологічного статусу та біохімічних показників ротової рідини у підлітків- спортсменів в процесі комплексного стоматологічного лікування. Матеріали і методи. В дослідженнях брали участь 59 хлопців 12–14 років, які професійно займаються спортом, з основними стоматологічними захворюваннями (основна група – 35 осіб, група порівняння – 24 особи). Розроблений лікувально-профілактичний комплекс, який включав препарати «Альбумін яєчний плюс», «Хлорофіліпт-спрей», «Сірка активна», «Фтор активний» та зубні пасти «Biodentis» і «Meridol», покращив стоматологічний статус спортсменів 12–14 років – за 2 роки спостережень приріст карієсу зубів в основній групі був в 1,65 рази меншим, ніж в групі порівняння. При цьому редукція карієсу склала 39,21 %. Через 2 роки спостережень індекс Parma % в основній групі пацієнтів зменшився в 1,98 рази в порівнянні з вихідним станом, індекс кровоточивості – в 3,05 рази, індекс Silness-Loe – в 1,74 рази, а індекс Stallard – в 1,59 рази. Через півроку після проведення комплексної терапії в основній групі дітей активність лізоциму в ротовій рідині зросла майже в 1,71 рази, а через 1 рік – в 2,67 рази, активність каталази через 2 роки була в 2,33 рази вище значень в початковому стані та відповідного рівня в групі порівняння. Підвищені в початковому стані в ротовій рідині пацієнтів рівень малонового діальдегіду, активність еластази та уреази під дією лікувально-профілактичної терапії зменшились в основній групі за 2 роки спостережень відповідно в 5,71 рази, в 2,59 рази та в 2,53 рази відносно вихідного стану, наближаючись до норми. Отримані дані свідчать про достатньо високу ефективність запропонованої лікувально-профілактичної терапії.
Effect of Salt Content (NaCl) on the Antagonistic Power of Gliocladium sp. in Inhibiting the growth of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Cubense Causes Fusarium wilt in Banana Plants
Authors: Affan Muhammad
Published: February 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of salt/salinity (NaCl) levels on the growth of Gliocladium sp. (Colony area, dry weight and number of spores) and antagonistic activity of Gliocladium sp. in inhibiting Foc. The research was conducted at the Laboratory of Plant Diseases, Department of Plant Pests and Diseases, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Brawijaya. The stages in this study included counting colony area, sporulation and dry weight of Gliocladium sp. with single culture method, antagonism test between Gliocladium sp. and Foc with dual culture method. In the research stage to determine the effect of salt levels used NaCl, with concentrations of 0 gr/l, 4 gr/l, 8 gr/l, 12 gr/l and 16 gr/l. The design method used in this study was a completely randomized design (CRD). Banana plants can grow in tropical climates with a pH of 4.5-7. In banana cultivation there are several obstacles that can reduce banana production, the main obstacle is caused by the attack of the pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp cubense (Foc) which causes banana plants to wilt. Efforts to control the attack of pathogenic Foc, can be done by utilizing the antagonistic fungus Gliocladium sp. The results showed that the colony area, sporulation and dry weight of Gliocladium sp. showed that overall growth increased with increasing salt content used, the results obtained were colony area, sporulation and dry weight of Gliocladium sp. The highest yield was found in the treatment with a concentration of salt content of 16 gr/l, with values of 4.184 cm2, 7.933 spores/ml and 0.132 gr respectively, while the antagonism test between Gliocladium sp. and Foc, the highest inhibition percentage of Gliocladium sp. occurred at a salt concentration of 16 gr/l of 45.556%. The research shows that the addition of NaCl to the media has a positive effect on Gliocladium sp.
Reliability modeling based on Maximum Entropy and non-central moments as an alternative for RCM schemes or replaceable systems
Authors: Perez-Gomez Gaona Octavio , Vazquez-Cardona Vanessa , Gonzalez-Gonzalez David , Praga-Alejo Rolando
Published: February 2023

This paper offers an alternative to determine reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) schemes for replaceable systems, when replacement times are censored and only the information that maintenance technicians, from the subjectivity of their experience, is available. Using differential entropy in information theory, and exploiting Lagrangian optimization algorithms, a Generalized Probability Density of Maximum Entropy (GPDME) is extracted. Lagrangian techniques provide a set of parameters that characterize the GPDME, the estimation of the parameters is done by first order perturbation of the integral of non-central moments, with which, the GPDME is typically built. In the emerging industry, RCM maintenance plans are not a common standard, in an attempt to put into practice, the benefits of RCM to this industrial segment, a case study, where the presented methodology was applied is provided. In the discussion and conclusions section, the areas of opportunity that are observed in the methodology presented in this work are adressed.
Proposal for application of overall equipment effectiveness indicator in a hot sauce company
Authors: Romero-Navarrete Jovana , Cuamea-Cruz Guillermo
Published: February 2023

The use of indicators within companies is highly relevant to help manage their processes. Particularly for equipment and machinery, the indicator of overall equipment efficiency (OEE) is commonly used with the objective of measuring equipment inefficiency and identify losses. This helps to foster an environment of continuous improvement that leads to increased productivity. During this investigation, an adapted methodology is used, which highlights the use of lean manufacturing techniques, from which our OEE metric is derived. The purpose is to know the efficiency of the equipment in order to take actions that help reduce the waste presented in a production line of a hot sauce company. This article will contribute to the promotion of the use of new tools that lead to continuous improvement, since our intention is to simplify the way the company visualizes its problems, which will lead to finding solutions in a faster and more objective way.
ANALISA PENGARUH SENTIMEN INVESTOR TERHADAP TINGKAT PENGEMBALIAN SAHAM PADA PASAR AMERIKA SERIKAT
Authors: Vincent Vincent , Candy Candy
Published: February 2023

Di tengah pandemi, banyak orang kehilangan pekerjaan, berada dalam posisi untuk diberhentikan, atau tidak dapat melanjutkan aktivitas yang berupa sumber pendapatan mereka. Ditambah lagi faktor dimana masyarakat diwajibkan untuk tetap tinggal di rumah dalam daya memperlambat tingkat penyebaran virus, tentunya mereka akan mencoba mencari sumber pendapatan alternatif. Investasi adalah salah satu alternatif yang dapat dilakukan dari kenyamanan rumah seseorang. Dikarenakan popularitasnya baru-baru ini, terdapat gelombang investor baru yang memasuki pasar saham. Investor baru diketahui rentan terhadap pengambilan keputusan berbasis sentimen. Sentimen investor sulit diukur karena merupakan konsep yang cukup abstrak. Penelitian ini mendekonstruksi proksi indeks sentimen Baker-Wurgler menjadi variabel individual yaitu closed-end fund discount, Number IPO, IPO first-day return, equity issues, dan dividend premium bersama dengan indeks kepercayaan konsumen untuk menentukan signifikansinya terhadap return saham, dimana regresi ini dikontrol oleh variabel spesifik perusahaan seperti ukuran perusahaan, rasio book to market, leverage, ROE dan ROA. Studi ini menemukan jumlah IPO dan diskon dana tertutup memiliki korelasi yang signifikan dengan return saham, serta premi dividen berkorelasi negatif dengan return saham. Sementara masalah ekuitas, return hari pertama IPO dan indeks kepercayaan pelanggan sebagian besar tidak signifikan terhadap return saham.
Expectations as a Factor of Tobacco Smoking Initiation in Youth
Authors: Stoyanov Alexander S.
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Disappointing statistics of the World Health Organization on the growing number of new smokers, including those choosing electronic nicotine delivery systems, requires studies of both social factors and intrinsic subjective motivation to start smoking, where the main role is played by expectations of young people. The article discusses expectations of youth from smoking initiation and those from regular cigarette smoking. It also describes reported expectations and concomitant factors that preceded the initiation of smoking.
Objective: To study the impact of expectations of young adults on smoking initiation.
Materials and methods: An online survey of young people was conducted in January – May 2021 in the city of Khimki, Moscow Region, using Google Forms. All respondents were regular smokers (n = 360, 17–24 years of age; confidence level: 5 %, confidence interval: 95 %; criterion sampling). The study of youth expectations was retrospective and accurate enough in assessing subjective expectations from smoking initiation. Nonparametric statistics (Spearman’s rank correlation) was used for data analysis.
Results: The main reason for initiation of tobacco smoking is a social factor confirming expectations of “feeling like an adult” (78.3 %) in young smokers with the support of friends, where smoking in the company of peers prevails over other occasions of tobacco use (76.6 %). Smoking among young people with little experience is attributed to social dependence, and, above all, social expectations. Consequently, 30.0 % of young adults have a significant potential for quitting smoking. A high social significance of the peers’ perception of the fact of starting smoking as a way to emphasize the overcoming of negative physical expectations was also confirmed. Positive expectations from smoking, such as relaxation and emancipation, significantly exceed negative ones (discomfort and malaise).
Conclusions: Expectations have proved to be a determining factor in initiation of tobacco smoking among young people, which requires a change in the social component of smoking prevention techniques by bringing it to the level of the national idea of a healthy lifestyle (activity and longevity).
Prediction of Occupational Fluorosis in Aluminum Production Workers in View
of Comorbidities
Authors: Budkar Ludmila N. , Gurvich Vladimir B. , Obukhova Tatyana Yu. , Solodushkin Svyatoslav I. , Ilyina Marina I. , Shmonina Olga G. , Karpova Elena A. , Chubikova Kseniya S. , Mordas Elizaveta Yu.
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Modern research on occupational medicine has shown that general diseases contribute the most to health deterioration in workers of hazardous industries and significantly affect the timing of the onset of occupational diseases.
Objective: To assess the impact of comorbid disorders on the probability of occupational fluoride toxicity in aluminum production workers.
Materials and methods: The paper describes existing international scales used to assess comorbid disorders and emphasizes the relevance of publications on the comorbidity of workers of hazardous and harmful industries. The comorbidity index was calculated for
each of 201 aluminum production workers. Comorbidity index calculations, health indicators, and parameters of working conditions were entered in the electronic database. The article presents a method for determining the probability of occupational disease development using a logistic regression.
Results: A prognostic model was built using a logistic regression and comorbidity indices to determine the influence of human body systems on the probability of developing occupational fluoride poisoning (fluorosis).
Conclusion: Using the logistic regression, we have determined combinations of comorbidity indices having a strongest effect on the probability of fluoride poisoning for prediction and implementation of appropriate preventive measures. To reduce the likelihood of occupational diseases, it is necessary to treat comorbid disorders in workers of harmful industries.
Some Methodological Approaches to Assessing Health Risks Related to Potable Water
Quality in Centralized Water Supply Systems
Authors: Bogdanova Valeriia D. , Alenitskaya Marina V. , Sakharova Olga B.
Published: February 2023

Introduction: In the current variety of normative documentation for characterizing the impact of water pollutants from centralized water supply systems on public health, it seems relevant to consider methodological approaches to the hygienic assessment of drinking water and unify them in accordance with modern methods.
Objective: To consider methodological approaches to assessing risks posed by potable water quality in centralized water supply systems based on public health monitoring data.
Materials and methods: The authors reviewed regulatory documents on health risk assessment from chronic exposure to chemicals in tap water. An algorithm has been developed to optimize the assessment of three types of potential risk posed by chemical and organoleptic water quality indicators: carcinogenic, non-carcinogenic, and organoleptic.
Results: In the first place, we determined steps of risk assessment aimed at focusing on priority indicators and excluding those chemicals which method of determination does not allow determining the concentration or interferes with its averaging. The variability in the assessment of non-carcinogenic risk due to differences in the values of safe doses/concentrations and the procedure for calculating risk values and their interpretation was noted. A comparative description of the procedure for assessing carcinogenic risk and the classification of its levels are given. The authors present an algorithm for optimizing risk assessment related to the quality of drinking water from centralized water supply systems based on socio-hygienic monitoring data.
Conclusion: The presented algorithm, which is based on regulations with authors’ additions, involves most of the aspects that hygienists face when planning and studying the health effects of drinking water quality. It enables optimization of assessing risks of exposure to water contaminants from centralized water supply systems based on socio-hygienic monitoring data. In addition, it summarizes the ambiguous procedure for risk assessment established in the regulatory documentation, supplemented by the experience of domestic long-term studies.
On the Issue of Control of Blood-Sucking Diptera during Preparation and Holding
of a Mass Event in Volgograd
Authors: Taratutina Mariya N. , Zubareva Olga V. , Romasova Elena I. , Melnikova Galina F.
Published: February 2023

Background: Abundance and diversity of blood-sucking Diptera, including mosquitoes and midges, is an epidemiologic and health problem in the Volgograd Region.
Objective: To examine the combination of pest control, organizational, and entomological measures aimed at reducing the number of blood-sucking Diptera when preparing and holding the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the city of Volgograd in order to ensure sanitary and
epidemiological wellbeing of the participants and guests of this international gathering and to evaluate their effectiveness.
Materials and methods: We analyzed operational and historical materials of entomological observations of mosquitoes and midges, phenological monitoring of preimaginal stages of blood-sucking black flies (Family Simuliidae) in water bodies and adjacent areas during preparations to the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches in Volgograd. Entomological observations included population counts and collection of blood-sucking arthropods using standard methods. An airplane was used for larvicidal treatment of large areas of wetlands of the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain. We analyzed the effectiveness of disinsection aimed at exterminating preimaginal and winged stages of blood-sucking mosquitoes and midges.
Results: According to entomological observations, on the first day of the mass flight of blood-sucking midges, the number of attacks on sports facilities ranged from 10 to 20 and then decreased to 3–5 on the following days causing no disturbance. On the opposite, the number of attacks of midges approached 50 in the areas where appropriate insect control measures were not taken.
Conclusion: We managed to achieve a significant decline in insect populations, thus ensuring sanitary and epidemiological wellbeing during international football matches in Volgograd.
Selection of Informative Genetic Markers for Assessment of Adaptabilities of Northerners:
A Review
Authors: Bezmenova Irina N.
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Habitation and the process of adaptation of the population of northern regions to the harsh environment are associated with the development of such syndromes and conditions as polar tension, polar dyspnea, the polar metabolic type, premature aging, and north-related hypertension, and aimed at maintaining homeostasis constancy to ensure full life activity in extreme environmental conditions, it which issues of preserving human health and labor potential remain highly relevant.
Objective: To review published data on physiological and genetic adaptation to adverse climate and environmental stressors and to establish informative genetic markers for assessing adaptabilities of northerners.
Materials and methods: The review includes data of Russian and foreign studies published in Russian and English languages in 1980–2021 and cited in the Pubmed, NCBI, eLIBRARY.RU, Scopus, Web of Science, and RSCI databases. Of 330 articles found, 40 full-text materials were selected for this review based on the following criteria: availability of data on polymorphic variants of genes involved in the genetic adaptation of humans to extreme conditions of the north; availability of data on epidemiology of genes associated with multifactorial diseases most common in the circumpolar zone; availability of data on adverse health effects of environmental factors in northerners, and ethnic features of gene pools of indigenous people and newcomers of the circumpolar zone. Methods of information analysis were applied to summarize the results of studies reviewed.
Results: A strategy for assessing the level of functional reorganization of the human organism in the North is proposed. The article also describes a panel of informative genetic markers selected for a comprehensive assessment of adaptability of northerners, including, inter alia, normal genetic variability of adapting people, with the purpose of creating region-oriented diagnostic maps allowing assessment of total risks of cold-related illnesses for timely correction of the lifestyle and taking preventive and therapeutic measures.
Discussion: In the genetic and epidemiological study of human populations living in extreme environments, it is expedient to use a comprehensive approach that includes personalized, preventive and predictive assessment of medical, psycho-physiological and genetic determinants of the functional state matrix, reflecting the current level of adaptation of northerners.
Mapeamento dos Espaços e Equipamentos Públicos de Lazer e Esporte Disponíveis em Ouro Preto (MG) e seus Distritos
Authors: Ungheri Bruno Ocelli , Medina Aládia Cristina Rodrigues , Pereira Brisa de Assis
Published: February 2023

O presente estudo advém de uma parceria entre o poder público municipal e a universidade pública, cujo objetivo foi diagnosticar os equipamentos públicos de esporte e lazer em Ouro Preto e seus distritos. Com caráter de estudo descritivo exploratório, a metodologia proposta foi a utilização de um formulário de observação adaptado do Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisa em Lazer, Espaço e Cidade (GEPLEC) para a classificação dos espaços quanto às condições de manutenção, acessibilidade, mobiliário e vocação. Os dados possibilitaram a criação de fichas catalográficas que sistematizam a avaliação e a classificação de cada um dos 183 equipamentos analisados. Identificou-se a prevalência de estruturas do tipo como Academias ao Ar Livre, Quadras Poliesportivas e Campos de Futebol, bem como a concentração de equipamentos na região central da cidade e dos distritos, limitando o acesso por parte da população.
Práxis Lúdica no Atendimento Educacional Hospitalar
Authors: Brito Miriã Martins de , Montrone Aida Victoria Garcia
Published: February 2023

O objetivo do estudo foi identificar processos educativos decorrentes da práxis lúdica no contexto do atendimento educacional hospitalar (AEH) desde uma revisão de literatura. A metodologia foi a utilização de levantamento na Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações – BDTD, no período de 2017 a 2021. Foram selecionadas e analisadas três dissertações. A análise permitiu a identificação dos seguintes processos educativos: ressignificação, enfrentamento da hospitalização, solidariedade, afetividade, motivação e sensibilidade. A práxis lúdica no AEH contribui no desenvolvimento educacional das crianças, assim como, no fazer docente do/a educador/a no contexto hospitalar. Os processos educativos identificados estão interligados numa perspectiva de transformação da realidade de hospitalização marcada pelo adoecimento, reafirmando a relevância desse atendimento.
Design of low loss at high frequency and integrated scanning microwave probe gripper
Authors: Jia Xudong , Pei Tao , Zhang Zhenrong , Cheng Fan , Li Zhonghao , Guo Hao , Wen Huan Fei , Tang Jun , Liu Jun
Published: February 2023

We have designed a gripper for scanning microwave microscopy (SMM) based on atomic force microscopy, which is optimized for impedance-matching structures and high-frequency microwave loss. The gripper is simple in construction and highly integrated. The return loss near the target operating frequency of 20 GHz is less than −30 dB. The minimum detected power reach −40 dBm with the order of nW. The microwave scanning image of the sample surface structure was experimentally tested, showing that the gripper can be applied to microwave scanning imaging. The research results have contributed to the development of SMM.
Encrypted Email For Local Government Information Security In South Sumatra
Authors: Caropeboka Ratu Mutialela , Effendi Januar , Wijayani Isna , Zinaida Rahma Santhi
Published: February 2023

This study obtains an overview of the conditions of the encryption email management workflow among local governments in South Sumatra. The workflow for managing email encryption for regular official news has been going very well. Meanwhile, the workflow for managing encryption of emails for confidential news is still experiencing problems, especially for local governments that do not have cipher expert personnel and official cipher equipment from the BSSN. In addition, this study also illustrates that the application of information security theory in the use of encrypted emails for confidential news between local governments in South Sumatra is not optimal. The main obstacle faced is that there are still local governments that do not have cipher expert personnel and official cipher equipment from the BSSN. The quality of the workflow is measured by looking at the fulfillment of the main elements contained in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the encryption email management workflow. The quality of using email encryption for information security is carried out by analyzing the fulfillment of the elements contained in the information security theory.