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Światowy rynek trzciny cukrowej
Authors: Szajner Piotr
Published: July 2023

Trzcina cukrowa jest podstawowym surowcem do produkcji cukru i bioetanolu na świecie. Na świtowym rynku cukru występuje silna konkurencja między cukrem trzcinowym i buraczanym. Zamiany w polityki rynkowej w cukrownictwie w uprzemysłowionych krajach oraz bilateralne porozumienia handlowe powodują, że systematycznie zmniejsza się udział cukru buraczanego w światowej produkcji. Uprawa trzciny cukrowej dynamicznie rozwija się, a decyduje o tym rosnący popyt na cukier na świecie oraz polityka energetyczna Brazylii, która duże ilości trzciny cukrowej i melasy przetwarza na bioetanol. Trzcina cukrowa i produkty uboczne jej przetwórstwa znajdują zastosowanie także w innych sektorach gospodarki. Silna pozycja konkurencyjna trzciny cukrowej wynika z dużej produktywności z jednostki powierzchni oraz niskich kosztów produkcji.
Potencjał a pozycja konkurencyjna przemysłu spożywczego w krajach Unii Europejskiej
Authors: Juchniewicz Małgorzata
Published: July 2023

W artykule przedstawiono zróżnicowanie potencjału i pozycji konkurencyjnej przemysłu spożywczego w krajach UE i relacji zachodzących między tymi wymiarami konkurencyjności. Badania wskazują, że korelacja między syntetycznymi wskaźnikami konkurencyjności była przeciętna. Największy związek odnotowano między syntetycznym wskaźnikiem potencjału konkurencyjnego a udziałem w wewnątrzunijnym eksporcie.
Porównania miedzyrankingowe państw UE ze względu na wybrane elementy biogospodarki w 2012 roku
Authors: Kukuła Karol
Published: July 2023

Wielkość emisji gazów cieplarnianych do atmosfery jest powiązana z produkcją energii odnawialnej. Na świecie obserwuje się rosnącą świadomość szkodliwego wpływu gazów cieplarnianych na środowisko naturalne. Jednym z czynników mogących ograniczyć ową emisję jest wciąż wzrastająca produkcja energii odnawialnej. W badaniach państw UE-26 wykorzystano dane pochodzące z 2012 roku. Zbudowano rankingi państw UE-26 ze względu na trzy cechy:- wielkość emisji gazów cieplarnianych,- przeciętne tempo zmian emisji gazów cieplarnianych,- wielkość produkcji energii odnawialnej.Wykorzystując miernik mpq porównano rankingi ze sobą.Porównania międzyrankingowe tylko częściowo potwierdzają wysuniętą hipotezę o zgodności układów porządkowych: emisja gazów cieplarnianych - produkcja energii odnawialnej w państwach UE.
Are Changes in Food Consumption in the European Union Environmentally Friendly?
Authors: Dudek Hanna , Koszela Grzegorz , Krawiec Monika
Published: July 2023

Food production and consumption have significant impacts on the environment. Changes in consumption patterns typically entail changes in related production systems. Consumers through their consumption behavior, market demand for food, and choices between animal and vegetal products indirectly influence the environment. The paper is aimed at assessing changes in food consumption in the European Union with regard to their environmental impact. The empirical analysis covering the period from 2004 to 2011 is based on the most recent FAO data on calorie supply per capita and its split between animal and vegetal products. The investigation uses econometric models for panel data. Results obtained reveal a significant increase in supply from animal products in “new” EU members and a significant decrease in “old” EU members. In both groups, there is no significant change in supply from vegetal products, although they are not homogenous with regard to the food supply.
Development of Bioenergy from Biomass in Ukraine
Authors: Galchynska Julia , Maciejczak Mariusz , Orlikowskyi Mykola
Published: July 2023

The paper aims to present and assess the current situation of bioenergy production in Ukraine as well as provide insights into its development in the future. It is argued that the great potential of the Ukrainian agrarian sector could ensure not only food needs, but also could become a main source of production and accumulation of bioenergy in agro ecosystems. Under this perspective it can further the increase of energy safety.
Are Polish Agri-food Products Competitive on the EU Market?
Authors: Kacperska Elżbieta
Published: July 2023

The study contains an analysis of agri-food trade between Poland and the European Union in the years 2004-2014. The aim of the study was to investigate the status, structure and intensity of trade in agri-food between Poland and the European Union and the assessment of the competitiveness of the Polish agri-food sector in the EU market. The paper analyzes the export and import of the agri-food sector with the European Union, points to changes in the dynamics of turnover and calculates indicators of comparative advantage (RCA) and indicators of specialization: B. Balassa and HG Grubnela and PJ Lloyd. Polish agri-food products in the analyzed period showed a competitive advantage in the European market, mainly processed products of animal and vegetable origin.
Property Tax Systems in Selected European Union Countries and the Proposed Tax Reform in Poland
Authors: Laskowska Elwira
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this article is to compare the property tax systems applied in the European Union countries in the context of the proposed tax reform in Poland. In addition, an attempt was made at identifying the advantages and disadvantages of this reform. The results of the analyses allow us to conclude that the experience of the countries where the cadastral property taxation system is applied corroborates the validity of introducing such a system in Poland. The importance of the cadastral property tax in terms of budgetary revenues in individual EU countries varies because of the different way of determining the so-called property tax value (the tax value of the real estate). Nevertheless, determination of the tax in relation to the value of the property will allow for a more equitable distribution of the tax burden, especially with the application of a tax relief and preference system for taxpayers. The related literature exposes certain social unrest associated with the increase of the tax burden due to the introduction of the cadastral tax. However, it should be noted that, as a consequence, such burden will be correlated with the financial situation of the taxpayer. In addition, the possible increase in the tax revenues paid to the local government budgets is hardly a negative effect of the proposed tax reform, while the high cost of the creation of cadastre, perceived as a disadvantage, is a natural consequence of economic changes in the country, in particular, in the case of justified future benefits.
Teknologikonferanse – tilrettelegging for tverrfagleg undervisning om elektrisk energi
Authors: Mestad Idar
Published: July 2023

This study presents the Technology Conference, a didactical design aimed to facilitate cross-disciplinary teaching about how to produce electrical energy without climate gas emissions. The teaching unit is developed based on research literature and on experiences from four previous implementations in a pre-service teacher education course. Students’ discussions during a fifth implementation are recorded to investigate how different values are expressed when the students discuss and argue about different energy production methods.

Transcriptions from the discussions are analyzed thematically. Ten categories developed to describe the student discussions focus on environmental protection, economics, and technological optimism. The students express concerns about environmental protection and how technological development should benefit countries and persons with less financial opportunities. However, the students also express a pragmatic view on how nature should be used and an optimistic view how technology can solve future challenges. This view is discussed in relation to the concepts of hope and doubt, and it is also argued that the didactical design might stimulate this pragmatic view. Based on this, an adjusted didactical design is suggested that aims to stimulate more focus on the challenges and dilemmas new technologies might bring.
Contabilometria: O uso de métodos quantitativos na gestão de uma empresa de prestação de serviços automotivos
Authors: Costa Karinie Meire , Mineiro Kézia Manuela Lucas
Published: July 2023

As ferramentas estatísticas estão frequentemente sendo utilizadas pela gestão das empresas, para a realização de análise de dados que poderão melhorar as decisões empresariais. Nesse sentido, buscou-se por meio de um ensaio teórico-empírico, avaliar o impacto de participação que as equipes de trabalho exercem sobre o faturamento de uma empresa de prestação de serviços automotivos (concessionária), no contexto da pandemia de Covid 19 e a ocorrência de garantia que ocorrem devido ao retorno de serviços. A amostra deste ensaio teórico-empírico foi composta por 130 observações originarias de 5.985 notas fiscais, que foram agrupadas por períodos e tipo de serviço no EXCEL® e analisadas por intermédio de uma regressão linear múltipla, realizada através do Stata Statistical Software®. O resultado apontou valores expressivos, com um coeficiente de determinação dos mínimos quadrados ordinários R² superior a 75%, apresentando com significância estatística a 1%, ainda, foi possível identificar que a participação no faturamento da Equipe Bomba com serviços de reparação em bombas injetoras é a maior de todas as equipes, já a Equipe Pátio com atuação no atendimento e solução de problemas direto nos veículos é a menor. Com esse ensaio teórico-empírico foi possível demonstrar o uso de metodologias estatísticas para auxiliar a gestão na avaliação e aperfeiçoamento de processos na empresa, ressaltando a necessidade de otimizar o retorno da equipe mais fraca, para evitar prejuízos operacionais e sustentar o retorno positivo da Equipe mais participativa.
The feasibility, acceptability, and usability of telehealth visits
Authors: Sinha Gregory Naina , Shukla Alpana P. , Noel Jahi J. , Alonso Laura C. , Moxley Jerad , Crawford Andrew J. , Martin Peter , Kumar Sonal , Leonard John P. , Czaja Sara J.
Published: July 2023

Background

Telemedicine is now common practice for many fields of medicine, but questions remain as to whether telemedicine will continue as an important patient care modality once COVID-19 becomes endemic. We explored provider and patients’ perspectives on telemedicine implementation.

Methods

Physicians from three specialties within the Department of Medicine of a single institution were electronically surveyed regarding their perceptions of satisfaction, benefits, and challenges of video visits, as well as the quality of interactions with patients. Patients were surveyed via telephone by the Survey Research Group at Cornell about participation in video visits, challenges encountered, perceived benefits, preferences for care, and overall satisfaction.

Results

Providers reported an overwhelmingly positive experience with video visits, with the vast majority agreeing that they were comfortable with the modality (98%) and that it was easy to interact with patients (92%). Most providers (72%) wanted to have more telemedicine encounters in the future. Key factors interfering with successful telemedicine encounters were technical challenges and insufficient technical support. Overall, patients also perceived video visits very positively regarding ease of communication and care received and had few privacy concerns. Some (10%–15%) patients expressed interest in receiving more technical support and training. There was a gradient of satisfaction with telemedicine across specialties with patients receiving weight management reporting more favorable responses while patients with lymphoma expressed more mixed responses.

Conclusion

Both providers and patients found telemedicine to be an acceptable and useful modality to provide or receive medical care. The principal barrier to successful encounters was technical challenges.
The instrumented single leg stance test detects early balance impairment in people with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Berg-Hansen Pål , Moen Stine Marit , Klyve Thomas Dahl , Gonzalez Victor , Seeberg Trine Margrethe , Celius Elisabeth Gulowsen , Austeng Andreas , Meyer Frédéric
Published: July 2023

Balance impairment is frequent in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) and affects risk of falls and quality of life. By using inertial measurement units (IMUs) on the Single Leg Stance Test (SLS) we aimed to discriminate healthy controls (HC) from pwMS and detect differences in balance endurance and quality. Thirdly, we wanted to test the correlation between instrumented SLS parameters and self-reported measures of gait and balance. Fifty-five pwMS with mild (EDSS<4) and moderate disability (EDSS≥4) and 20 HC performed the SLS with 3 IMUs placed on the feet and sacrum and filled the Twelve Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12) questionnaire. A linear mixed model was used to compare differences in the automated balance measures. Balance duration was significantly longer in HC compared to pwMS (p < 0.001) and between the two disability groups (p < 0.001). Instrumented measures identified that trunk stability (normalized mediolateral and antero-posterior center of mass stability) had the strongest association with disability (R2 marginal 0.30, p < 0.001) and correlated well with MSWS-12 (R = 0.650, p < 0.001). PwMS tended to overestimate own balance compared to measured balance duration. The use of both self-reported and objective assessments from IMUs can secure the follow-up of balance in pwMS.
Causal effect of early life adiposity on gestational diabetes mellitus and mediating roles of lipidomic biomarkers
Authors: Li Chuang , Li Na , Liu Caixia , Li Huan
Published: July 2023

Objective

The causal relationship between early life adiposity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and the underlying mechanisms remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the independent causal association between early life adiposity and GDM and identify potential metabolic mediators and their mediating effects on this relationship.

Methods

Using genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics from the publicly available database of early life adiposity (5,530 cases and 8,318 controls) and GDM (11,279 cases and 179,600 controls), a two-step, two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) was conducted to estimate the causal mediation effects of lipidomic biomarkers including low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), triglyceride, apolipoprotein A-Ι, and apolipoprotein B on the relationship between early life adiposity and GDM.

Results

Genetically predicted childhood adiposity was positively associated with risk of GDM (OR: 1.21, 95%CI: 1.09–1.34, p = 4.58 × 10−4). This causal relationship remained after accounting for adult adiposity traits in the multivariable MR analyses. Two-step MR identified three candidate mediators that partially mediated the effect of early life adiposity on GDM, including HDL-C (5.81, 95%CI: 3.05–8.57%), apolipoprotein A-Ι (4.16, 95%CI: 1.64–6.69%), and triglyceride (2.20, 95%CI: 0.48–3.92%).

Conclusion

This MR study demonstrated that the causal effect of childhood obesity on future GDM risk was independent of adult adiposity. We identified three mediators, including HDL-C, apolipoprotein A-Ι, and triglyceride, in this association pathway. Our results provide insights into the pathogenesis of GDM and suggest additional prevention and treatment targets for GDM related to early life adiposity.
Trends in volume-regulated anion channel (VRAC) research: visualization and bibliometric analysis from 2014 to 2022
Authors: Liu Tianbao , Li Yin , Wang Dawei , Stauber Tobias , Zhao Jiajun
Published: July 2023

Objective: In this study, we utilized bibliometric methods to assess the worldwide scientific output and identify hotspots related to the research on the volume-regulated anion channel (VRAC) from 2014 to 2022.

Methods: From Web of Science, we obtained studies related to VRAC published from 2014 to 2022. To analyzed the data, we utilized VOSviewer, a tool for visualizing network, to create networks based on the collaboration between countries, institutions, and authors. Additionally, we performed an analysis of journal co-citation, document citation, and co-occurrence of keywords. Furthermore, we employed CiteSpace (6.1. R6 Advanced) to analyzed keywords and co-cited references with the strongest burst.

Results: The final analysis included a total of 278 related articles and reviews, covering the period from 2014 to 2022. The United States emerged as the leading country contributing to this field, while the University of Copenhagen stood out as the most prominent institution. The author with most publications and most citations was Thomas J. Jentsch. Among the cited references, the article by Voss et al. published in Science (2014) gained significant attention for its identification of LRRC8 heteromers as a crucial component of the volume-regulated anion channel VRAC. Pflügers Archiv European Journal of Physiology and Journal of Physiology-London were the leading journals in terms of the quantity of associated articles and citations. Through the analysis of keyword co-occurrence, it was discovered that VRAC is involved in various physiological processes including cell growth, migration, apoptosis, swelling, and myogenesis, as well as anion and organic osmolyte transport including chloride, taurine, glutamate and ATP. VRAC is also associated with related ion channels such as TMEM16A, TMEM16F, pannexin, and CFTR, and associated with various diseases including epilepsy, leukodystrophy, atherosclerosis, hypertension, cerebral edema, stroke, and different types of cancer including gastric cancer, glioblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. Furthermore, VRAC is involved in anti-tumor drug resistance by regulating the uptake of platinum-based drugs and temozolomide. Additionally, VRAC has been studied in the context of pharmacology involving DCPIB and flavonoids.

Conclusion: The aim of this bibliometric analysis is to provide an overall perspective for research on VRAC. VRAC has become a topic of increasing interest, and our analysis shows that it continues to be a prominent area. This study offers insights into the investigation of VRAC channel and may guide researchers in identifying new directions for future research.
Enfoque médico: el cáncer de páncreas, la analogía con distintos carcinomas en Bolivia, y la correlación con informes poblacionales.
Authors: Vilela Castro Guilherme , Vilela Castro Renato Alfeu , Coutinho Da Cunha Patricia
Published: July 2023

Introducción: El páncreas es una glándula que describe funciones asociadas a la digestión y secreción de hormonas. Como cualquier enfermedad, la probabilidad de padecer con cáncer de páncreas está vinculado a factores de riesgo. En Bolivia, la tasa de mortalidad por edad es de 3,21 por cada 100,000 habitantes (0,44 % de todas las muertes). El objetivo del estudio es analizar el panorama mundial mediante informes y correlacionar con distintos carcinomas en Bolivia. Metodología: El estudio es cuantitativo y cualitativo, exploratorio, observacional, de cohorte transversal y prospectivo, por medio de muestreo no probabilístico extraídos de páginas electrónicas como el Sistema Nacional de Información en Salud – Vigilancia Electrónica y el World Life Expectancy, además de estudios publicados en diferentes revistas científicas en el periodo de 2005 a 2022. Resultados: Los hallazgos reportan que Bolivia ocupa en la clasificación 105.º en el mundo de mortalidad por cáncer de páncreas. Tal causa ocupa el 36.º lugar entre las 50 principales o el 9.º lugar entre todos los cánceres en el país. Además, informa que en 2017 fue donde hubo el mayor índice de mortalidad (19,7 %), solo el departamento de Santa Cruz representaba el 39,88 % de los cánceres en sus distintas formas, y el 59,4 % pertenecían a las personas a partir de los 60 años. Discusión: No se dispone de estrategias para prevenir todos los cánceres de páncreas, pero existen medidas que se pueden adoptar y que podrían disminuir el peligro. La repercusión es extremamente negativa porque la mayoría recibe el diagnóstico en estadios avanzados. En comparación con estudios de Brasil y de Tailandia se encontró cierta similitud con los resultados. Por lo tanto, es marcada la atención que se debe abordar a este problema y desarrollar estrategias para evitar a lo mínimo los factores de riesgo.
CYTOLOGIC CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CELLULAR COMPOSITION OF THE GUM MUCOUS MEMBRANE IN SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
Authors: Bauman Sofia S. , Sheshukova Olga V. , Trufanova Valentyna P. , Kuz Iryna O. , Polishchuk Tetiana V. , Mosiienko Anna S. , Kazakova Kateryna S.
Published: July 2023

The aim: To establish the characteristics of the gingival mucosa cellular composition in school-age children.
Materials and methods: We made a dental and cytological examination on 150 Ukrainian (Poltava city) children aged 6, 12, and 15 years. Smears were got by scraping from the gum mucosa and stained with a May-Grunwald solution. Cytograms were made by using a Biorex-3 BM-500T microscope with a DCM-900 digital microphotographic attachment. The programs were adapted for these types of studies. We used a magnification of 1000. The t-test for paired samples was used to compare values. The difference was considered statistically significant at P<0.05.
Results: The number of superficial epitheliocytes in children aged 12 and 15 was significantly higher than in 6-year-olds but did not differ from each other.
Conclusions: The process of physiological keratinization of the cells of the gingival mucosa in schoolchildren is diverse and keratinization occurs both due to the phenomenon of physiological necrosis, namely, apoptosis of surface cells and due to orthokeratosis. From the age of 6, the average number of surface cells in cytograms decreases, while the number of intermediate and dead keratinized cells increases up to 12 years and remains on the previous level in children of 15 years.
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity Among Students of Intermediate Schools in Basra
Authors: Shwaish Ziyad , Alatbee Mahmood , Al-Kawaz Wefak Hasan , Al-Kawaz Nada Hasan
Published: July 2023

Background: Obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century and represents a serious health problem for low- and middle-income countries, particularly in urban settings. Its prevalence has increased at an alarming rate. Globally, more than 340 million children and adolescents aged 5–19 years are overweight or obese, and approximately two-third of them live in developing countries. Aim: The present study was implemented to assess the prevalence rates of overweight and obesity among adolescents in intermediate schools in Basrah, Iraq. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during the second semester (between January 15 and May 30, 2013) among children attending public and private secondary schools in Basra city to determine the relationship between certain variables and the prevalence of overweight and obesity. Results: According to the study findings, the overall prevalence rates of overweight and obesity among adolescents aged 13–15 years in intermediate schools were 20.6% and 22.6%, respectively. Conclusions: A combination of decreased physical activity, sedentary behaviors (watching TV, playing video games, and using the internet), ingestion of unhealthy foods, and consumption of soft drinks may be responsible for the observed increased prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescent students in Basra city.
Mineral Chemistry of the Eagle Lake Granite Porphyry, Southwestern New Brunswick, Canada: Implications for Cu-Mo-Au Mineralization
Authors: Yousefi Fazilat , Lentz David R. , Thorne Kathleen G.
Published: July 2023

The oxidized I-type Eagle Lake Granite stock in southwestern New Brunswick, Canada, is texturally divided into porphyritic and equigranular phases. The porphyritic granite consists of phenocrysts (i.e., plagioclase, K-feldspar, quartz, and biotite) and microcrystalline groundmass with minor magnetite–ilmenite, titanite, apatite, and zircon. The equigranular phase has a similar primary mineral assemblage to the porphyritic phase. Their common magnetite-ilmenite-titanite assemblage reflects co-crystallization (magnetite series) from a magma imparting some redox control. However, these granite phases show minor potassic to propylitic alteration mineral assemblages with very minor sulfides, suggesting localized fluid–rock reaction.

The composition of plagioclase varies between albite and oligoclase, and K-feldspar is orthoclase commonly displaying considerable turbidity. The An% versus Al/(Ca+Na+K) data indicate that these feldspars are slightly aluminous, reflecting cryptic alteration. Biotite is rich in Fe, plotting near the boundary of primary and re-equilibrated biotite; these biotites formed at temperatures ranging from 670 to 725 °C, based on Ti-in-biotite thermometry. Secondary biotite grains are also locally evident, formed from magmatic-hydrothermal fluids. Secondary fine-grained biotite associated with fine-grained magnetite-pyrite indicates potassic alteration and related Cu±Mo±Au mineralization. Some of these various biotites are partially altered to chlorite at ∼301–361 °C. Like biotite, apatite occurs as both igneous and hydrothermal phases. Based on the concentration of F (4.21–2.90 wt.%), all these apatites are fluorapatites with content of light rare earth elements about 7000 ppm and Eu/Eu* = 0.16.
New Minerals from the Redmond Mine, North Carolina, USA: II. Cubothioplumbite and Hexathioplumbite, Two New Minerals Containing the Cubane-Like [Pb4(OH)4]4+ Structural Unit
Authors: Kampf Anthony R. , Smith Jason B. , Hughes John M. , Ma Chi , Emproto Christopher
Published: July 2023

The new minerals cubothioplumbite (IMA2021-091) and hexathioplumbite (IMA2021-092), both with the ideal formula [Pb4(OH)4]Pb(S2O3)3, were found in the Redmond mine, Haywood County, North Carolina, USA, where they occur together in a highly unusual secondary assemblage that comprises a variety of rare Pb-Zn-Cu sulfates, thiosulfates, and carbonates. Cubothioplumbite has the following properties: yellow equant crystals to about 0.5 mm; white streak; adamantine luster; brittle; Mohs hardness 3; conchoidal fracture; no cleavage; 5.748 g/cm3 calculated density; isotropic with n > 2.00. Hexathioplumbite has the following properties: colorless hexagonal prisms to about 1 mm; white streak; adamantine luster; brittle; Mohs hardness 2½; curved fracture; no cleavage; 5.531 g/cm3 calculated density; uniaxial (−) with ω = 2.005(5) and ε = 1.995(5). Electron probe microanalyses provided the empirical formulae [Pb4(OH)4]Pb(S2O3)2.72(SO4)0.28 and [Pb4(OH)4]Pb(S2O3)2.68(SO4)0.32 for cubothioplumbite and hexathioplumbite, respectively. Cubothioplumbite is cubic, Pa, a = 14.9179(13) Å, V = 3319.9(9) Å3, and Z = 8. Hexathioplumbite is hexagonal, P63, a = 10.7213(10), c = 8.6541(6) Å, V = 861.49(17) Å3, and Z = 2. The structures of cubothioplumbite (R1 = 0.0354 for 1090 I > 2σI) and hexathioplumbite (R1 = 0.0791 for 1062 I > 2σI) both contain cubane-like [Pb4(OH)4]4+ structural units.
Exploring Learners' Learning Styles Preferences: Finding Out the Best Way to Teach ESP
Authors: Saptin Dwi Setyo Hastuti
Published: July 2023

One important key to successful English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is through managing the classrooms. Identifying learners’ learning style preferences can assist teachers in creating a learning environment that is appropriate for the learners. The aim of this study is to explore learners’ learning styles and their impacts on the teaching of ESP. This study involved 284 learners from three different departments, i.e., the tour and travel business department, the tourism department, and the tourism department. The data was collected by using Reid’s Perceptual Learning Styles Preferences Questionnaire (PLSQ). This questionnaire divided learning styles into 4 categories, i.e., auditory, kinaesthetic, visual, and tactile learning styles. It also divided the learning styles into two, i.e., group and individual. This study revealed that most learners were auditory and kinaesthetic learners. Only a few learners were visual and tactile learners. This study also reveals that most learners preferred to work in groups rather than work individually. Considering these findings, learners must participate in determining the activities and environment for teaching a learning process to avoid mismatching between learners’ learning styles and teaching-learning methods. This study offers six recommendations that can be used as a guideline when conducting ESP in the various learning styles preferences.
Noise Pollution Control using Internet of Things (IoT) solutions
Authors: Salazar Fausto , Castañeda Jorge , Revelo Marco , Luza Cesar
Published: July 2023

At present, noise is one of the main environmental pollutants that even government agencies are paying attention to find solutions for its control. Noise pollution traditional methods are based on expensive electronic devices—limited to constant monitoring in real-time. In recent years, (IoT), the internet of things diverse strategies, has been proposed to tackle this issue by offering low-cost sensors, capturing and storing real-time data for better decision-making processes. This article presents the results from an exploratory literature revision regarding Noise Pollution solution proposals based on IoT. in 17 articles indexed in a high-impact database with four research questions about the proposed layers, cover for the control of environmental noise, technological elements, and current limitations and gaps in the problem of environmental noise, defining an OiT system of four layers to define the functionalities of monitoring and analysis of noise levels, the review process established stages such as the identification of critical terms, location of literature, evaluating and selecting literature, organizing and finally summarizing the literature review.
Pushing and shoving: Tales of contestation at selected satellite schools in Zimbabwe
Authors: TARİSAYİ Kudzayi , MUNYARADZİ Everjoy , JİMU Christopher , CHENDUME Piwai
Published: July 2023

Satellite schools are a relatively new phenomenon within the context of education in Zimbabwe. At the turn of the century, Zimbabwe dominated media headlines because of the land reform. Land reform saw the redistribution of land from commercial farms owned by a minority of white commercial farmers. Resultantly, the land reform created a demand for schools in the former commercial farms that led to the establishment of satellite schools. The researchers drew from the Social Identity Theory of leadership to unpack the contestations faced by administrators at the selected satellite schools. Data for this study were generated using conversational interviews that were triangulated with focus group discussions. The researchers made use of mini-focus group discussions. A purposive sample of six mother school heads and six satellite school heads was selected for this study. The researchers utilised thematic analysis to analyse data from the conversational interviews and focus group discussions. The researchers established that there were contestations between the mother school head and the acting head of the satellite school. Further contestations were evident between the satellite school acting head and the traditional leadership. Additionally, there was contestation between political parties for influence at satellite schools. The researchers contend that some of the sources of the contestations at the selected satellite schools were attributable to the social identities of the acting heads of the satellite schools. From the study findings, the researchers recommend the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education must adopt a clearer organogram concerning the supervision of satellite schools.
The Effect of Video Presentation on Achieving Academic Performance Among ESL Students in Malaysia
Authors: Sheela Anmary Antony , Ali Mohammed Lubna
Published: July 2023

Technology is an important part of education, and when used correctly, it can help students learn languages well. Technology's impact on education has had a significant impact on how English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught. Malaysia seeks to develop well -educated individuals. To adequately explain this phenomenon, the Malaysian Ministry of Education has coined the phrase "bilingual proficiency"(MOE). The high demand for communication skills in the twenty-first century places them at the top of the list of desirable soft skills.Video presentations are an excellent tool for enhancing the spoken presentation skills of English language students. The purpose of this research is to determine the extent to which students studying English as a Second Language (ESL) can benefit from making use of video presentations to assist them in achieving their learning outcomes. To highlight the links between the variables, a review of the relevant material was carried out and examined. The outcomes of this study offered a conceptual framework that predicts the relevant aspects that are related to students' use of video presentations in their academia. To verify the validity of this conceptual framework, more empirical research must be carried out.
The Role of Mobile Van Mammography Supported by Teleradiology in the Early Diagnosis of Breast Cancer: An Innovative Approach to a Growing Public Health Problem
Authors: Kalyanpur Arjun , Sudhindra Rama R. , Rao Pallavi
Published: July 2023

Cancer is a leading cause of death in women, accounting for 14% of cancers in Indian women. Reduction in mortality rates is contingent upon early diagnosis. Mammography is established as a diagnostic modality that ensures early detection of breast cancer. With the aim of promoting early diagnosis of breast cancer. The Poornasudha Cancer Foundation, a registered non-profit organization and Teleradiology Solutions, Bangalore, a teleradiology service provider collaborated together. ‘MOM Express’, (Mobile on-site Mammography) a bus equipped with mammography equipment provides mammography facilities to the women of rural and urban areas of Karnataka. DICOM images of mammograms were electronically transmitted by technologists from the Poornasudha mammography van to experts at a teleradiology reporting hub in Bangalore. Over a period of 4 years beginning September 2018, 2888 studies were interpreted via teleradiology. Women from rural and urban areas of Karnataka were included in the study. The mean age of the participants was 49.80 years (8.83 SD) confidence interval CI (95%) (50.12–49.47). The mean turn-around-time (TAT) for the report to reach the Poornasudha mammography vans once the images had been received was 12.74 hours (CI 95%: 13.15 – 12.34). The importance of mammography lies in the early diagnosis of breast cancer at an early stage of the disease before it has progressed with distant metastasis, which allows for an effective treatment strategy with an enhanced prognosis for long-term survival. In the setting of radiologist shortages, teleradiology provides a solution that allows for timely reporting of mammograms in a screening environment. This study highlights the role of teleradiology in the early detection of breast cancer in India.
Can Moringa oleifera Leaf Ethyl Acetate Extract Inhibit Candida albicans Planktonic Cell Growth and Biofilm Formation In Vitro?
Authors: Sulistyani Herastuti , Sulastri Siti , Risnawati Dewi , Agustina Dewi
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Candida albicans (C. albicans) is the most common fungus found in the human oral cavity. This fungus has the ability to form a biofilm that causes infectious diseases in the oral cavity. Nowadays, the incidence of infectious diseases caused by C.albicans was increasing due to resistance to antifungal drugs. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Moringa oleifera ethyl acetate extract on the inhibition of C. albicans planktonic cell growth and biofilm formation in vitro. Methods: C. albicans (ATCC 10231) was the fungus used in this study. Determination of inhibition planktonic cell growth by microdilution method. The polystyrene microplate assay method was used to test the inhibition of C. albicans biofilm formation. The extract concentrations used in this study were 25%, 12.5%, 6.25%, 3.13%, and 1.57%, respectively. A crystal violet (CV) assay assessed the biofilm's inhibitory activity. Results: The minimal inhibitory concentration of Moringa oleifera leaf ethyl acetate extract against the planktonic form of C.albicans was found to be 1.57%. Starting at 6.25% concentration, Moringa leaf ethyl acetate extract inhibits the formation of C. albicans biofilm. Conclusion: Since Moringa oleifera leaf ethyl acetate extract inhibits C. albicans planktonic and biofilm formation, it has the potential to be developed as an alternative anti-fungal agent.

Keywords: Moringa leaf extract, planktonic cells, biofilm, Candida albicans
TURNING ART INTO VISION: PROSE, POETRY, PAINTING INTERFACE OF LANDSCAPE ARTISTS, AND IMPRESSIONISTS
Authors: Mukherjee Pradipta
Published: July 2023

The paper discusses the interface of literature and painting through the prism of a 19th century art movement, better known as Impressionism. A movement in painting and literature, Impressionism stylistically made way for the beholder, listener, or reader to participate in recreating the experience of the artist. Its “new” method was to suggest the “impression” or effect on the artist rather than to make precise and explicit the objective characteristics of things and events. Emerging in France in the latter half of the 19th century with painters like Monet, Manet, Degas, Pissarro, Renoir and Cezanne, this art movement seems to have had a major impact on the world literary and cultural scene, facilitating and manifesting a symbiosis between sister arts, that is, painting and literature. To trace the gradual advent of Impressionism, the paper recounts the journey of English romantic landscape painters like Turner and Constable as we eventually reach the French Impressionists while concomitantly discussing how literary Impressionists, particularly modern novelists, deploy the stream-of-consciousness technique, and poets, often seen as “Symbolists” and “Imagists,” have contributed to the evolution of modernist literature and sensibilities.
IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF TURNING HEAT-RESISTANT ALLOYS BY INTRODUCING THE ENERGY OF AN ULTRASONIC FIELD INTO THE CUTTING ZONE
Authors: Khramov Alexander , Gorshkov Maxim , Nguyen Hanh , Kiselev Evgeny
Published: July 2023

The use of difficult-to-process heat-resistant alloys is widely used in the design of aircraft engines and gas pumping units. As a rule, thin-walled shell structures are made from them, providing a high density of the layout (for example, blades, electric unicycles). The peculiarity of the manufac-ture of such structures is a small (compared to the occupied volume of the entire product) volume of metal, in which the heat generated during shaping is distributed. Given the low thermal conductivity of such alloys (up to 4-5 times less compared to steels), the shaping of parts from them is associated with the risk of warping in combination with low productivity of blade processing with carbide tools. More effective, but little studied is the processing with tools made of mineral ceramics with the introduction of the energy of the ultrasonic field into the cutting zone. The purpose of the research is to develop a high-performance technology for pre-processing workpieces made of heat-resistant alloys with tools made of mineral ceramics, characterized by a minimum depth of defects in the surface layer.

Methods. The research was carried out on machine tools in the manufacture of non-rigid parts of aircraft by turning blanks from the heat-resistant alloy HN45MVTYUBR with cutters made of mineral ceramics with the introduction of the energy of the ultrasonic field into the processing zone.

It has been established that the use of ultrasonic vibrations during pretreatment with mineral-ceramic tools without coolant can reduce the depth of the defective layer by up to one and a half times and increase productivity by up to 30 times.

Taking into account the reduction in the depth of the defective layer, it becomes possible to reduce the allowances for final processing, and consequently, to reduce the duration of the technological process and the cost of manufacturing parts.
IMPACT OF COGNITIVE STYLES AND SELF-EFFICACY ON ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Sudhakara Babu S. , Kullai Reddy L.
Published: July 2023

An attempt was made in the present investigation Aim: To study the impact of cognitive styles and self-efcacy on achievement motivation among
high school students. Objective:To assess the impact of cognitive styles and self-efcacy on achievement motivation among high school students.
Sample: The Sample of the present study consists of 400 high school students. Tools:Achievement Motivation Scale developed by Prathibha Deo
and Asha Mohan (1985), Cognitive Styles inventory developed by Praveen Kumar Jha (2001) and Self-efcacy scale developed by Arun Kumar
Sign and Shruti Narain (2014) were administered. Conclusion: Results revealed signicant impact of cognitive styles and self-efcacy on
achievement motivation among high school students.
SILVER CITRATE: EFFECT OF A NEW CHELATING AGENT ON THE MICROHARDNESS OF ROOT DENTIN
Authors: S Harishma , K B Jayalakshmi , I Sujatha , B Sowmya
Published: July 2023

Present study was aimed to evaluate the effect of various chelating irrigants on the micro-hardness of the root canal dentin. A total of 30 extracted mandibular premolars with single canals were selected and decoronated. Samples were randomly divided into 3 groups, according to the chelating irrigants used: Group 1: EDTA 17%, Group 2: Citric Acid (CA) 10%, Group 3: Silver Citrate Solution. Then mid root portion of teeth were longitudinally sectioned into segments and then embedded in an auto-polymerizing acrylic resin. Vickers microhardness values were measured before and after treatment with 5ml of chelating agent for 1 minute. Data were analyzed using One-way ANOVA and Student paired t-tests. On comparing: Silver Citrate (group 3) showed signicantly higher mean micro hardness as compared to EDTA 17% (group 1) and Citric Acid 10% (group 2) at p=0.004 & p=0.01 respectively. And on comparing micro hardness before and after treatment with chelating agents showed signicantly lesser values than baseline values which was statistically signicant at p<0.001. All groups showed reduction in dentin microhardness.17% EDTA and 10% Citric acid has shown maximum reduction in dentin micro hardness. And the least reduction in dentin micro hardness was seen with silver citrate solution.
Dare fiducia. Dialogo e cura nei contesti educativi
Authors: Coppi Antonella
Published: July 2023

Trust is a crucial element of education that can be understood as an important precondition of the grow. Furthermore, contextual conditions are important for the development of trust. In spite of this, the role of trust in education system has been scarcely investigated. Research on trust in education is based on varying notions of the term and focuses on different facets and levels of analysis. This includes, first, a distinction between particularised and generalised trust and, secondly, between interpersonal, interorganisational and institutional trust (Faggioli 2018; Lancini, 2020, Muraglia, 2009). This paper introduces a reflection on issues relating to the feeling of trust established in educational contexts, offering possible interconnections with affective, emotional, and interpersonal relationship aspects.
Correlación diagnóstica entre fibrolaringoscopia y videoendoscopia digestiva alta en pacientes con reflujo gastroesofágico y reflujo laringofaríngeo
Authors: Torres-López Daniel Andrés , Labedz Geraldine , Trakal Juan José
Published: July 2023

Introducción: el reflujo laringofaríngeo (RLF) se origina por el flujo retrógrado de contenido gástrico hacia la faringe, pero es una entidad diferente de la enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico (ERGE). El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la correlación entre los signos endoscópicos de la fibrolaringoscopia y la videoendoscopia digestiva alta (VEDA). Material y métodos: estudio observacional, retrospectivo y analítico. Se incluyeron pacientes que consultaron por sintomatología de RLF y ERGE. Los hallazgos visualizados por fibrolaringoscopia flexible, VEDA y biopsia de mucosa gástrica de cada paciente se compararon con la prueba de chi-cuadrado
Clustering quantum Markov chains on trees associated with open quantum random walks
Authors: Accardi Luigi , Andolsi Amenallah , Mukhamedov Farrukh , Rhaima Mohamed , Souissi Abdessatar
Published: July 2023

In networks, the Markov clustering (MCL) algorithm is one of the most efficient approaches in detecting clustered structures. The MCL algorithm takes as input a stochastic matrix, which depends on the adjacency matrix of the graph network under consideration. Quantum clustering algorithms are proven to be superefficient over the classical ones. Motivated by the idea of a potential clustering algorithm based on quantum Markov chains, we prove a clustering property for quantum Markov chains (QMCs) on Cayley trees associated with open quantum random walks (OQRW).
Knowledge regarding the accurate measurement of blood pressure among intern medical officers practising at three teaching hospitals in Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional analysis
Authors: Sakthiraj N. , Fernando M. , Kumanan T. , Paranamana R. , Udara Y. M. S. , Fernando P. S. U. , Wijesinghe N. , Rajeshkanan N. , Ghetheeswaran S.
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular and renal diseases. Accurate measurement of blood pressure as per existing guidelines is of paramount importance in the management of hypertension.Objective: To describe knowledge of current guidelines regarding the accurate measurement of blood pressure by an auscultatory method with a manual sphygmomanometer among Intern Medical Officers practising at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Teaching Hospital, Kandy and Teaching Hospital, Jaffna.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out among newly qualified doctors, practicing at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Teaching Hospital, Kandy and Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS 28.Results: Of 79 newly qualified doctors who partici-pated, the majority (64.6%) were males, and mean age was 28.24 (range of 24-32) years. A significant proportion (45.6%) answered less than 8 (8=median) questions correctly, out of 15 ques-tions intended to assess knowledge regarding accurate blood pressure measurement.Conclusions: Knowledge regarding accurate measurement of blood pressure among newly qualified doctors was suboptimal. Junior doctors should be motivated to improve their knowledge and skills of blood pressure measurement through regular in-service training.
Wer machts?
Authors: Hugo Pascal
Published: July 2023

Die Entsorgungsbranche in Deutschland steht vor einem Problem: dem Fachkräftemangel. Die Branche spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Bewältigung von Umweltproblemen. Doch es fällt den Unternehmen mitunter schwer, qualifizierte Mitarbeiter zu finden.
Kontinuierliches Wachstum
Authors: Bender Ralf
Published: July 2023

Rund zehn Prozent seines Umsatzes erwirtschaftet Dittmann mit asiatischen Produkten. Vor allem die Marke Real Thai sorgt für anhaltendes Wachstum.