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Determination of Indoor Radon Concentrations and Annual Effective Dose Equivalents at Afyon Kocatepe University Ahmet Necdet Sezer Campus
Authors: GÜMÜŞ Ayla , YALIM Hüseyin Ali
Published: October 2022

People generally spend more than 90% of their time indoors. Exposure to radon in indoor environments can be a significant health problem. In this study, radon concentrations were measured to evaluate the health risks of employees and students in 6 faculty buildings in Afyon Kocatepe University Ahmet Necdet Sezer Campus and to calculate annual effective dose equivalents. Measurements were carried out in the Genitron AlphaGUARD PQ2000 PRO Radon Detector System which measures with active measurement method. The radon concentration values of the faculty buildings are 4.48-82.00 Bqm-3; mean radon concentrations were determined in the range of 20.64-30.91 Bqm-3. The average radon concentration of all buildings was calculated as 24.79 Bqm-3. The annual effective dose equivalents of 6 faculty buildings were determined in the range of 0.16-0.24 mSvy-1, and the average annual effective dose equivalent was calculated as 0.20 mSvy-1. The results were compared with the limit values recommended by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and the Turkish Atomic Energy Authority (TAEK) for radon gas concentrations in indoor environments. The measurement results of the radon concentrations and annual effective dose equivalents of the 6 faculty buildings on the ANS Campus were determined below the limit values allowed by the institutions.
Alphons Silbermann und die Neue Musik zwischen Darmstadt und Sydney in den 1950er Jahren: Perspektive eines Emigranten im Exil
Authors: de Mattos Caitano Joevan
Published: October 2022

By the 1950s, Darmstadt had established itself as a platform for avant-garde music in Germany, attracting the attention of composers, instrumentalists, musicologists, journalists, and institutions worldwide. In the internationalization of the Summer Course, emigrants such as Alphons Silbermann (1909-2000) can be identified as driving forces. After the Second World War, he and the director Wolfgang Steinecke (1909-1961) worked at the Kranichsteiner Musikinstitut to invite Australian composers to Darmstadt and to inform them about new music from overseas. Based on the materials collected in the archives of the International Music Institute Darmstadt and in the Silbermann estate, the author traces the beginning of the reception of Australian music at the Darmstadt Summer Courses.
Gestión pedagógica y calidad educativa
Authors: Garavito Elvia , Castro Alfredo , Sosa Fredy , Huayanca Pedro , Sucari Wilson
Published: October 2022

El presente libro es una adaptación de una investigación que tuvo como objetivo determinar la relación que existe entre la gestión pedagógica y la calidad educativa en las Instituciones Educativas Iniciales de la ciudad de Puno, Perú. El enfoque de investigación asumido es cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo, siendo el diseño descriptivo correlacional, para lo cual se utilizó la técnica de la encuesta y como instrumento se aplicó un cuestionario para cada variable de estudio: encuesta para docentes sobre la gestión pedagógica, y la otra, encuesta para docentes sobre la calidad educativa. La muestra de estudio estuvo conformada por 6 instituciones educativas formadas por 34 docentes. El resultado obtenido corresponde a r = 0,88, lo cual evidencia que existe una relación significativa alta entre la variable gestión pedagógica y calidad educativa de las Instituciones Educativas Iniciales; por lo cual, se concluye que existe una correlación positiva alta y significativa entre la gestión pedagógica y la calidad educativa.
IMPROVEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNAL SERVICES AS THE BASIS OF RUSSIA’s ECONOMIC STABILITY
Authors: Voitovich V.Yu. , Lyutikov S.V.
Published: October 2022

The article analyzes the economic model of the functioning of the sphere of housing and communal services in the Russian Federation. The authors substantiate the need to ensure the financial security of housing and communal services by improving the economic model, in accordance with which budgets are formed, distributed, planned by the residents themselves, in the direction of attracting insurance compensation funds. This will ensure the "survivability" of the housing stock and will allow time for the return (collection) of debt funds, make debt repayment smooth and without creating additional financial burdens on residents. The new economic model in the Russian housing and communal services sector includes a full cycle of budget execution and control: lending, construction, commissioning, approval and implementation of fixed tariffs for housing and communal services, priority distribution of “Social housing”, control over the implementation of the program, the prospect of transferring social housing to tenants from hiring into ownership, concessional financing from the budget fund. The authors concluded that the introduction and development of the "Social Housing" program will contribute to the implementation of the import substitution strategy, the return of people to factories and factories, the development of industry, the increase in motivation and the expansion of "social guarantees", the formation of a sense of stability among citizens, and the reduction of conflict in society.
THE POSSIBILITY OF INTRODUCING A MODEL MANAGEMENT MODEL BY J. COTTER IN THE DESIGN MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION
Authors: Golovina O.D. , Vorobyova O.A.
Published: October 2022

The article justifies the need to manage changes in modern organizations. It is noted that the tools for the implementation of the process of strategic changes can be the models of control of changes, one of which is the model of John Cottter. The features of its implementation are considered in order to improve the project management of the organization. Successful implementation of the model will allow companies to simultaneously solve the two most important tasks for it: to change the project management system and launch the process of implementing projects to improve the company's products. Also, on the basis of the study of this model and accumulated experience, the authors specified the stages necessary for the involvement of employees in the transformation process. Recommendations have been developed for implementing the process of changes using the J. Kottter model, as well as the necessary measures to implement them. The effectiveness of the implementation of the model was calculated and the validity of its successful application was evaluated. The results can be used to implement the program management program in Russian organizations.
LOCALIZATION PROCESSES OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION IN UDMURTIA
Authors: Kuznetsov A.L.
Published: October 2022

The article is devoted to the study of the processes of localization of industry in the subjects of the Volga Federal District, special attention is paid to the localization of industry in Udmurtia. There is no consensus on the issues of localization, just as there is no unity of views on the measuring instruments of this process. The article attempts to describe industrial localization not at the sectoral level, but at the regional level, while providing indicators that reflect these processes precisely in the regional context. The development of the world economy and the introduction of economic sanctions against the Russian Federation dictate the need to intensify the processes of localization in industry. Most researchers recognize that localization in industry should lead to an increase in the number of high-tech jobs, increase investment in industrial production and, as a result, improve the level and quality of life, and lead to an increase in the population. The author analyzed the economic indicators characterizing the processes of industrial localization over the past decade in the region and, based on the statistical study, concluded that the degree of industrial localization in Udmurtia has decreased. A fact has been revealed indicating that the processes of localization in the industry of Udmurtia are slower than the average for the regions of the Volga Federal District and tend to continue and, therefore, lead to destructive phenomena. From a practical point of view, the article contains recommendations to the leadership of Udmurtia on the need to adjust the industrial policy of the region and make more active use of the existing production and labor potential.
HUMAN CAPITAL AND THE REFORM OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN RUSSIA
Authors: Polishchuk E.A. , Polischuk M.A.
Published: October 2022

At present, the world economy is characterized by the transition to the VI Kondratiev cycle. The most important factors for the success of this transition are human capital and education capital, as well as the education system as the sphere of their formation. To ensure that the education system meets the new requirements, it needs to be reformed. The state of the Russian education system is determined by its recent belonging to the Bologna system. The introduction of the principles of the Bologna system is an unfortunate example of the “transplantation” of a borrowed institution. The failure is caused by the radical differences in the philosophy of education of the Bologna system from the traditional one for Russia. In the context of the commercialization of higher education, the quality of applicants and graduates has decreased, and higher education has devalued in general. The authors prove that education is a public good and should not be commercialized. Among the problems of the development of the modern system of higher education, which must be overcome in the course of reform, the authors include the lack of funding, the uneven regional distribution of financial support for universities, which leads to a number of negative social and negative consequences. Another problem that needs to be addressed is the non-optimal age structure of the teaching staff. The severity of this problem is so high that it threatens to create a "break in traditions". The article analyzes the factors of low attractiveness of the profession of a higher education teacher for young people: low wages compared to other areas of activity; official information on the excess proportion of the population with higher education; the specifics of young people's ideas about the possibility of obtaining the fullness of information from the Internet, etc.
PROBLEMS OF REALIZATION OF THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Authors: Vasilyev F.Yu.
Published: October 2022

The article deals with the features of a participant in criminal proceedings on the part of the prosecution-the victim. The author notes the high importance of observing the interests of the victim as a victim of a crime in criminal proceedings, which is one of the elements of the constitutional balance of interests in the criminal procedure legislation of the Russian Federation. The article analyzes the features of procedural rights under the Statute of Criminal Proceedings of the Russian Empire before 1917. It is noted that the victim of the crime had a greater amount of rights in cases of private prosecution. The author analyzes the modern approach of the legislator in a number of European countries (Great Britain, the French Republic, the Swiss Confederation) to the protection of the rights of the victim of a crime in criminal proceedings. Attention is drawn to the fact that according to European legislators, the state, represented by its public bodies that carry out criminal prosecution, should not only bear greater responsibility for bringing the perpetrators to criminal responsibility, but also impose the burden of compensation for the damage caused to the victim of the crime. Several variants of approaches to solving the problem of improving the procedural status of the victim in the criminal proceedings of the Russian Federation are proposed. The author expresses an opinion on the practical solution of certain problems of protecting the rights of the victim in criminal proceedings, without making changes to the Russian criminal procedure legislation. The article is illustrated with examples from judicial practice.
PARTICIPANTS IN PRE-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS TO BE WARNED ON THE INADMISSIBILITY OF DATA DISCLOSURE
Authors: Lipinsky A.P.
Published: October 2022

The article justifies the need to clarify the inadmissibility of disclosing pre-trial production data to all persons who take part in the pre-investigation check and during the preliminary investigation, as well as their warning about criminal liability for disclosing pre-trial production data under Art. 310 of the Criminal Code. The opinion is justified that not only the parties and other participants listed in Chapter 8 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation should be prevented, but also those persons whose participation is fixed in specific norms governing the production of certain procedural, investigative actions, as well as the use of procedural coercion measures. Since the participants in the pre-investigation check do not have a mainly procedural status, involving them in procedural actions should be the basis for explaining the inadmissibility of disclosing the data received. Since the inadmissibility of disclosing data of pre-trial proceedings is aimed at ensuring the secrecy of the preliminary investigation, as well as the protection and security of the rights of participants in the criminal process, the accused, the suspect should be warned of responsibility under Art. 310 of the Criminal Code, since the fact of attraction for one crime does not give the right to commit another in order to ensure the right to defense, which should be realized only by legal means.
ON THE ISSUE OF LEGAL REGULATION OF SECURITY MEASURES APPLIED IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE FEDERAL PENITENTIARY SERVICE
Authors: Lozhkina L.V.
Published: October 2022

The issues of the application of physical force, special means, firearms to convicts in correctional institutions, designated by the legislator as security measures applied to convicts, are subject to research. Security in correctional institutions serves as a guarantee of ensuring legality and other fundamental principles in the process of execution and serving of punishment, and the measures proposed by the legislator make it possible to implement security guarantees for all subjects of penal law relations. The paper examines the grounds for the use of security measures established by Article 86 of the Criminal Code in relation to the articles of the Federal Law of 21.07.1993 "On institutions and bodies executing sentences in the form of deprivation of liberty" regulating similar social relations arising from the use of force, weapons and special means to convicts; attention is drawn to the inconsistency of the formulations proposed in the criminal code-the Executive Code and the Federal Law of 21.07.1993 and a suggestion was made about the need to bring them to a uniform form. The study is supported by the analysis of statistical data from the official website of the Federal Penitentiary Service, some of which are structured in tables. The author proposed to exclude the use by the legislator of the evaluation feature - other means of restricting mobility and to provide an exhaustive list of them.
SIGNS OF NORMATIVE LEGAL ACTS IN DECISIONS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES WITH SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF TERRITORIES ON THE EXAMPLE SANITARY PROTECTIVE ZONES
Authors: Muntyanu P.V.
Published: October 2022

The article deals with theoretical and practical problems associated with identifying the signs of a normative legal act in decisions on the establishment of zones with special conditions for the use of territories, as well as those related to the moment and procedure for the entry into force of such decisions. An analysis of the special decision-making procedure on the example of sanitary protection zones, the special content of restrictions and special territorial coverage in such regulation made it possible to identify arguments in favor and against recognizing decisions on establishing zones as normative legal acts. A non-normative legal act is an imperious decision of an authority, for which the procedural legislation gives three months to challenge. Recognition as invalid of a normative legal act is possible during the entire period of validity of this act. To be convinced of the need to recognize the decision to establish a zone as a normative legal act, the study of the procedure for the entry into force of such a decision on the example of sanitary protection zones allows. The decision to establish the zone comes into force from the moment the information about the zone is entered into the Unified State Register of Real Estate. The only guaranteed way to obtain information about the content of such a decision and the date of its entry into the register is an extract from the Unified State Register of Real Estate. This extract is provided by Rosreestr for a fee. Such a mechanism goes against the notion of public accessibility and universality of information about regulatory legal acts. The results of the study can be used to improve legislation in the field of legal regulation of zones with special conditions for the use of territories.
The Importance of Rural Tourism in the Context of Sustainable Urban Development and Its Impact on Rural Development: The Case of Foça Kozbeyli
Authors: SAF Hayriye Oya
Published: October 2022

The strain and destruction of touristic activities on the city’s inherent values is quite strong in historical city centers. Alternative tourism types that focus on rural areas are important in terms of sectoral development in this context. Cooperation between agriculture and tourism contributes to the reduction of development gaps between rural and urban areas, the preservation and development of existing environmental assets and natural resources in rural areas, and long-term urban development. The aim of this study is to examine the tourism potential of the city of Foça and to reveal the importance and necessity of rural tourism in the context of the sectoral development of tourism. Kozbeyli village was chosen as a sample area. This study, in which rural tourism is discussed in the context of sustainable urban development and its impact on rural development, includes a study on spatial fiction as well as carrying out a planning study on tourism activities. In the study method, qualitative and quantitative research techniques are used together. Direct observation and spatial investigations constitute the qualitative part of the study method, while the evaluations made using the Likert scale technique constitute the quantitative part. The “Farm and Tourism Facility Design with Rural Tourism Concept” student project work progress in Kozbeyli village was discussed. The reflections of tourism on architecture and its effects on the city were evaluated. This research can also be viewed as a preliminary investigation on the architectural quality of small and medium-sized rural facilities.
Online Intergenerational Participatory Research: Ingredients for Meaningful Relationships and Participation
Authors: Lee Laura M. , Wright Laura H.V. , Machado Carolina , Niyogi Ojaswi , Singh Prathit , Shields Sophie , Hope Kristen
Published: October 2022

Over thirty years ago, children’s participation rights were recognized internationally with the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Increased involvement of children and young people in lead, collaborative, and advisory roles in interdisciplinary research has challenged ‘traditional’ adult research practices in numerous ways. Co-production recognizes participants as experts and creators of knowledge, engages children and young people in decision-making, and addresses traditional adult-child hierarchies. #CovidUnder19 is a movement that aims to foster intergenerational partnerships between children, young people and adult members of the child rights community to develop evidence-based advocacy to uphold children’s rights throughout the pandemic, as well as in response and recovery. The COVID 4P Log smartphone app was designed to better understand ways practitioners and policymakers protect, provide, enable participation, and prevent harm in their practice. Children and young people aged 14 to 19 from countries around the world are involved as co-researchers and advisors in research design, data analysis, and knowledge exchange. This paper explores the experiences of #CovidUnder19 young people as researchers focusing on the data analysis and knowledge exchange phase and includes their reflections on meaningful intergenerational partnership in research. This includes the importance of relationships, embracing the ‘inner child’, and fostering meaningful participation in the research process. The paper concludes with recommendations for other researchers on how to work in partnership with children and young people meaningfully to strengthen the process and impact for researchers and children’s human rights.
Robust formation of ferroelectric HfO2 films by Y2O3 sub-monolayer lamination
Authors: Mizutani Kazuto , Hoshii Takuya , Wakabayashi Hitoshi , Tsutsui Kazuo , Chang Edward Y. , Kakushima Kuniyuki
Published: October 2022

Process robustness of ferroelectric HfO2 films formed by dopant-laminated structure is investigated. Ferroelectric hysteresis obtained by the sub-monolayer Y2O3 laminated structure confirms that entire doping to the HfO2 films is not indispensable to stabilizing the ferroelectric phase. The Y-laminated HfO2 capacitors show robustness against the oxygen plasma exposure time, in contrast to the positive hysteresis shift for uniformly doped HfO2 ones. The number of switching cycles was increased, presumably owing to the reduction of oxygen vacancies associated with the incorporated dopants. Moreover, the leakage current showed a reduction with a higher breakdown voltage.
High-temperature thermal conductivity of ferroelectric and antiferroelectric perovskites
Authors: Tachibana Makoto , Bourgès Cédric , Mori Takao
Published: October 2022

We report thermal conductivity (κ) above 300 K for perovskite ferroelectrics BaTiO3 (T
c ≈ 402 K) and PbTiO3 (763 K), as well as antiferroelectrics PbZrO3 (503 K) and PbHfO3 (476 and 433 K). BaTiO3 and PbTiO3 show similar κ in the paraelectric phase. In contrast, smaller and glasslike κ is found above T
c for PbZrO3 and PbHfO3, signifying the presence of large anharmonic distortions in the paraelectric phase. Low-temperature heat capacity on PbZrO3 shows a lack of glasslike thermal behavior in the antiferroelectric phase.
Enhancement of carrier mobility in metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors using negative thermal expansion gate electrodes
Authors: Kino Hisashi , Fukushima Takafumi , Tanaka Tetsu
Published: October 2022

Strained-Si technology is crucial to improving the performance of metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). To introduce large strain into the channel, we proposed a structure for the negative thermal expansion gate electrode. In this study, we used manganese nitride as the gate material, which is a negative thermal expansion material. The fabricated MOSFETs with the manganese nitride gate showed a 10% increase in electron mobility compared to the MOSFET with the Al gate. The results show that the negative thermal expansion gate technology is promising as a technology booster for MOSFET scaling.
NATIONAL HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MEDIA EDUCATION
Authors: DJUMANOVА Sanobar
Published: October 2022

The article analyzes ancient sources and the works of the scholars of the East in the context of media education, and the results obtained can be used as a didactic basis for the introduction of media education in such subjects as history and literature. The purpose of the study is to study the historical spiritual foundations of media education characteristic of Turkic peoples, including the Uzbek people. The scientific novelty of the article is that examples of ancient manifestations of modern concepts in the East, such as media education, media literacy, information verification, were found from historical sources, and the views of scholars and thinkers on the topic were widely analyzed through scientific and historical works, fiction, subjects similar to media education taught in madrasas in the Middle Ages were identified. In the science of the word taught in Madras, it has been proven that according to the methods and principles used to identify true and false, original and false, information literacy and fact can be historical manifestations of smoking instruments. From ancient sources, the works of Avesto, Abu Rayhon Beruni, Joseph Khos Hajib, Alisher Navoi, Mirzo Ulugbek, Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur, Abu Nasr Farabi, Abu Nasr al Moturidi, the information policy of Amir Timur were subjected to analysis.
INTERAKTIV TELEJURNALISTIKANING PSIXOLOGIK TA’SIR ASPEKTLARI
Authors: ARTIKOVA Yulduz
Published: October 2022

Mazkur maqolada interaktiv telejurnalistikaning psixologik ta’sir aspektlari masalalari kо‘rib chiqildi. Axborot vositalarining auditoriyaga ta’siri sо‘nggi yillari keng tadqiq etilayotgan va amaliy faoliyatda о‘rganilishiga ehtiyoji baland bо‘lgan sohalardan biridir. Ma’lumki, interaktiv telejurnalistikada muallif bevosita auditoriya vakili bilan muloqotga kirishir ekan, muloqot shaklidan qat’i nazar respondentga ta’sir qilishi, munosabatlarni shakllantirishiga tо‘g‘ri keladi. Bugungi kunda shaxsning zamonaviy ommaviy kommunikatsiya vositalari bilan о‘zaro ta’sirlanish jarayoni tahlil etiladigan psixologiya yо‘nalishi bо‘lgan mediapsixologiya sohasi ilmiy tahlil va tadqiq etilishi zarur bо‘lgan ilmiy yо‘nalishlardan biriga aylangan. Izlanishda auditoriyaning OAVga nisbatan ta’sirlanishiga oid tadqiqotlarning natijalari batafsil tahlil qilinadi. Mazkur izlanishlarga kо‘ra, boshqa OAVlarga nisbatan tomoshabinlar telekо‘rsatuvlardan ta’sirlanishi kuchliroq ekanligini ta’kidlash kerak. Interaktiv teledasturlarning asosan rekreativ dasturlarining tomoshabinlarga ma’qul ekanligi muloqotga asoslangan teleloyihalarning samaradorligiga misol bо‘ladi. Shu bilan birga, izlanishda auditoriyaning interaktiv jarayonga bо‘lgan ta’sirchanligi tadqiq etiladi. Maqolada OAV vositasida auditoriyani manipulyatsiya qilish bо‘yicha izlanish natijalari bayon etildi. Tadqiqotning dolzarbligi sifatida zamonaviy mediamakonda psixologik aspektning muhim ahamiyat kasb etishini kо‘rsatish mumkin. Shuningdek, maqolada maishiy interaktiv teledasturlarning tomoshabin psixologiyasiga salbiy ta’siri masalasiga tо‘xtalib о‘tilgan. Izlanishda interaktiv telejurnalistikaning psixologik ta’sir aspektlari ilmiy nazariy qarashlar va amaliy misollar yordamida ochib berilgan, olib borilgan tadqiqotlar natijalariga kо‘ra ilmiy xulosalar qilindi.
INVESTIGATION OF THE PHYTOCHEMICAL CONTENTS, MINERAL CONTENTS, FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING, AND ALPHA-AMYLASE INHIBITORY ACTIVITIES OF ARISTOLOCHIA RINGENS (VAHL.) ROOT
Authors: Akoro Seide M.
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Aristolochia ringens is a medicinal plant that has been used traditionally in the management of several diseases. Aim: This study is focused on investigating the phytochemical contents, mineral contents, free radical scavenging, and alpha-amylase inhibitory activities of Aristolochia ringens (Vahl.) root Materials and Methods: The plant materials were collected, dried, coarsely grounded, and extracted using methanol. The methanol extract was then partitioned into n-hexane and ethyl acetate to obtain the respective extracts. The qualitative phytochemical screening of the extracts was carried out using standard methods. Selected elements were determined from the plant material using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS). The antioxidant assays were carried out using the reducing power and 2,2-Diphenyl-l-1-picrylhydrazyl assay methods. The alpha-amylase inhibitory activities were determined preliminarily using the starch-iodide assay. Results: The extraction gave the methanol extract (ArMe) which on partitioning gave the n-Hexane (ArnH), ethyl acetate extract (ArEa), and the residual methanol extract (ArRMe), qualitative phytochemical screening shows the presence of flavonoids, steroids, cardiac glycosides, and phlobatannin in all the extracts with tannins and alkaloids found in only ArRMe, saponins is found in ArRMe and ArEa. Elemental analysis shows a significant level of the selected elements Ca, Mg, K, Fe, Zn, Na, Cu, Co, and Se in ppm. Antioxidant results show that all extracts exhibit dose-dependent reducing properties and an increase in DPPH scavenging activity. Conclusion: These results further confirmed some of the traditional uses of A. ringens in the management of high blood pressure, diabetes, and inflammatory conditions.
Synergistic effect of ethanol extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Croton zambesicus in alloxan-induced diabetic rats
Authors: Ogundare Oyinlade , Akoro Seide , Kazeem Mutiu
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Therapeutic application of medicinal plants is Therapeutic application of medicinal plants is largely based on their chemical contents which synergistically work together in the same or different plants. Aims: This research assessed the synergistic antidiabetic and hypolipidemic potential of ethanol leaf extract of Vernonia amygdalina (VAMG) and Croton zambesicus (CZMG) in alloxan-induced diabetic male Wistar rats in other to justify the traditional medicinal application of the extracts as antidiabetic agents. Materials and Methods: The plants were collected, air-dried, and extracted separately in ethanol to produce the respective extracts (VAMG and CZMG). Secondary metabolites in each extract were screened using standard methods. The acute toxicity tests were carried out to determine the median lethal dose (LD50) of the respective extracts. The animals were induced with diabetics using alloxan monohydrate and the ones showing fasting blood glucose of 250 mg/ dL were used for the study. The blood sugar levels and body weights of the diabetic rats were observed after the administration of the different extracts and the combined extracts for 28 days. The effects of the different extracts on lipid profile and hepatic enzymes of the diabetic rats were also studied. Results: The blood sugar levels and body weights of the diabetic rats were observed after the administration of the different extracts and the combined extracts for 28 days. The effects of the different extracts on lipid profile and hepatic enzymes of the diabetic rats were also studied. The extracts contained tannins, flavonoids, saponins, phenolics and glycosides. Moreover, the exposure of the alloxan-induced diabetic rats to the combined plant extract (VACZ) caused a significantly (P < .05) reduced fasting blood sugar concentration, serum ALT, ALP, AST, total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and VLDL cholesterol, and an increased body weight, total protein and HDL cholesterol. The activity was comparable with the glibenclamide. Conclusion: Thus, the tested leaf extracts contained bioactive components whose synergistic activity could trigger a significant reduction of the blood sugar concentration and regulates the activity of hepatic indices in alloxan-induced diabetic rats than during a single administration. The extracts’ biological activity was comparable to the glibenclamide, and could be used in the development of antidiabetic candidate. The results confirmed the scientific basis of the traditional application of these medicinal plants.
Thermal management and optical entrapment in multilayered porous silicon for use as waveguide
Authors: Bhattacharyya Arnab
Published: October 2022

Intelligent systems rely heavily on sensors and energy storage devices. Materials used in these devices are being upgraded using a variety of solid-state, chemical, and micro-machining techniques. Silicon, despite having an indirect bandgap, is being used in photonics due to technological advancements in device fabrication. Si photonics are in high demand due to their abundance and compatibility with CMOS. However, with reduced chip size, the thermal management is an important aspect which needs to be taken care. Multilayered Porous Silicon (PS) nanostructures were synthesized electrochemically. A 20-period Fabry Perrot Interference filter (FPIF) and Distributed Bragg Reflector (DBR) made from porous silicon showed optical entrapment beneficial for waveguides.
Impact of cultural conditions on germination of olive (Olea europaea L.) somatic embryos and plantlets development from the Algerian cultivar Chemlal
Authors: Titouh Khayreddine , Hadj Moussa Khadidja , Boufis Nazim , Khelifi Lakhdar
Published: October 2022

The in vitro propagation techniques are currently a commercial alternative for the production of plants with good quality in several plant species, including the olive tree (Olea europaea L.). Somatic embryogenesis is the process practically used for the application of several biotechnological tools of improvement and in vitro plant regeneration via the germination of somatic embryos. Our work aims to evaluate the effect of the chemical and hormonal composition of the culture medium on the germination of olive somatic embryos (cv. Chemlal) as well as the micropropagation of the obtained plantlets before their acclimatization to natural conditions. The results indicated that the production of olive plants by somatic embryogenesis depends strongly on the genotype of the somatic embryos (cell line) and more on the culture conditions, particularly the presence of growth regulators. Indeed, a solid OM medium supplemented with hormones (BA and IBA) permitted an advanced root emergence and germination allowing the production of well-developed plants with several leaves. In addition, an OM medium supplemented with Zeatin and IBA allowed better reactivity of micro-cuttings producing well-developed shoots with several emitted roots which facilitates their further acclimatization to natural conditions.
Persistent Müllerian Ducts Syndrome: A Case Report
Authors: Argubi F. Z. El , Alaoui A. Mdaghri , Kriouile Y. , Imane Z. , Gaouzi A.
Published: October 2022

We report the case of a 6 years old child, admitted for management of testicular ectopia, the clinical examination found an empty scrotum, a normal looking penis and a urethral meatus in place. The scrotal ultrasound showed an intra-abdominal testicle (left illiac fossa) of homogeneous echostructure on the left side, while the right testicle was not visualized. The gonadotropins LH and FSH levels were low, as well as the level of testosterone, the secretion of which is stimulated after administration of Pregnyl. Laparoscopy revealed 2 gonadal formations on the same side, 2 tubes and a median formation reminiscent of the uterus. The karyotype of the patient was male 46XY, the dosage of anti Müllerian hormone (AMH) was high, confirming an abnormality of its receptors, which explains the persistence of the Müllerian ducts in this child. The child underwent a left gonadectomy with bilateral hysterectomy and adnexectomy, associated with a lowering of the right testicle. At 9 years, pubertal development was classified as T3P4 according to Tanner's classification, scrotal ultrasound showed a free left testicular compartment with testicular calcifications classified as grade 3, and tumor marker levels were normal.
Large Mammals Abundance and Diversity a Tool for Sustainable Tourism: A Case Study of Idanre Forest Reserve Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: F Okosodo, E. , Mohapatra Sarada Prasad
Published: October 2022

Abstract: This study investigates the quantity and variety of big animals as a tool for sustainable tourism: a case study of the Idanre Forest Reserve in southern Nigeria. The goal of this study was to examine the distribution and abundance of big mammals in the Idanre forest reserve in order to build a management plan for sustainable ecotourism and to offer information on the sighting rate of these species in the study area. The line transect approach was employed to collect data on the variety and abundance of animals in the study region. A total of 40 transect lines of 1000 m were randomly set, and each transect was broken into 200 m parts. Each compartment received 20 transects at random. In all, 40 transect lines were randomly put in the reserve's two divisions, and the forest reserve was separated into compartments for the purposes of this research study. The GPS 2011 Utility software was used to determine the starting and finishing sites of transects. Transect lines were walked three times per week for three months throughout both seasons (May, July, and September for the rainy season and November, January, and March for the dry season). The findings indicated that seventeen (17)'mammals were counted in the research region. The White-throated Monkey has the greatest proportion of frequency of observation (19%), followed by the Mona Monkey (13%). The African Tree Pangolin has the lowest percentage frequency of observation. Within the research region, opportunistic sightings of Chimpanzee, Forest Elephant, Forest Buffalo, and Bushbaby have occurred. According to the Simpson diversity, it was greater in the dry season (0.9101) than in the rainy season (0.9066).
The Role of Agroforestry in Ecosystem Service and Climate Change Regulation: A Review
Authors: Shekmohammed Siraj
Published: October 2022

Abstract: Agroforestry systems are believed to provide several ecosystem services; however, until recently evidence in the agroforestry literature supporting these perceived benefits has been lacking. This paper aimed to provide empirical information on the role of agroforestry in ecosystem maintenance and climate change adaptation and mitigation provided by agroforestry. Agroforestry has played a greater role in the maintenance of the ecosystem and mitigation of CO2 than monocropping and open cereal-based agriculture but less than natural forest. The three components of agroforestry are important for biodiversity conservation, CO2 sequestration, and climate change adaptation. CO2 sequestration through above and ground biomass, offsetting CO2 emission from deforestation and microclimate modification are major climate change mitigation effects. Provision of numerous ecosystem services such as food, fodder, and fuel wood, income source, and enhancing soil productivity help the community to sustain changing climate effects. Hence, considerable attention needs to be given to agroforestry to contribute considerable benefit to the maintenance of the ecosystem, and climate change mitigation and adaptation next to a forest.
Study of Some Potential Wild Plants as a Biofuel Source
Authors: El-Atla Ahmed N. M.
Published: October 2022

Abstract: In this study, three of Egyptian Artemisia monosperma and two Tetraena simplex plants genotypes were selected from sinai, Egypt and used to cold pressing method for extract crude oil from Artemisia monosperma and Tetraena simplex dry plants., the obtained results could be summarized as the following:- the genotypes to north Sinai under study produced about 28% of crude oil by weight per kg of the dry Artemisia plant. But with regard to, estimation of fatty acids concentration in Artemisia plant of north Sinai so that to the fatty acids (FAA) and also are the genotypes to South Sinai under study produced crude oil by weight per kg of the dry Tetraena simplex plant. But with regard to, estimation of fatty acids concentration in Artemisia plant of north Sinai so that to seven to fatty acids (FAA) so that to the results showed that the genotypes were different in concentrations of fatty acids to Artemisia monosperma plant. So, genotype No. 2 (G. 2) showed a highest concentrations of sample, as 2.73% capric acid, 4.42% Palmitic acid, 5.32% Lauric acid, 39.19% Heneicosanoic acid and also the results showed that the genotypes were different in concentrations of fatty acids to Tetraena simplex plant, so showed a highest concentrations of sample (G2) 7.34% Stearic acid and 2.9 Oleic, than also to (G1).64 Stearic acid and .49 Oleic.
Analysis of Onset of Transition Region on a Supersonic Wing
Authors: Shahneh Amir Zare
Published: October 2022

Abstract: Climate change is due to the sole effect of global warming, which is an outcome of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. The aviation industry is considered to be one of the fastest-growing sources of these emissions. Mitigation of these emissions is a challenging task since it requires the entire world to work hand-in-hand. The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), an international governing body, has come up with a challenging target of net 50% reduction in global aviation emission by 2050, relative to the emission levels in 2005. To achieve this target, there must at least be 2% improvement in fuel efficiency every year. This 2% efficiency improvement is further split into Aircraft technology improvement (1.1%) and Airport infrastructure improvement (0.9%). This research aims to achieve the 2% improvement by aircraft technology improvement. Over the years, it was evidenced that mitigation of skin-friction drag on the wing would contribute to a majority of the fuel efficiency improvement. Hence, the primary aim is narrowed down to wing skin friction drag. The theory of boundary-layer has been studied thoroughly in this research work. Also, the interaction between the shock-waves and boundary-layer will be briefed in this paper as the baseline aircraft is supersonic. As it was understood as understood over the research that extension of the laminar boundary-layer favours the reduction of skin-friction drag, it is the primary objective of this research work. A Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) study on the of the wing aerodynamics has been conducted to enhance the performance of the aircraft and ANSYS Fluent has been used to serve this purpose. The results obtained from ANSYS fluent will be validated in one of the NASA’s open-source tool VSPAero which uses Vortex Lattice Method to model the flow. Turbulent Kinetic Energy technique is used to predict the onset of the transition of the flow. Initial study is performed on the 2D aerofoil and one the most optimum aerofoil is obtained, the study is continued in 3D to understand the effect of cross-flow instabilities. Free-stream velocity profile variation is another reliable technique in predicting the transition and will be discussed in the next volume of the paper. Finally, aerodynamic performance analysis will be performed to obtain the best wing configuration.
Manifestation of Functional Ensembles of Intellectual Agents Based on Live Information in Various Spheres of Life Activity
Authors: Bryndin Evgeny
Published: October 2022

Abstract: Neural networks with deep learning and reinforcement are able to compose poetry and music, draw paintings, and write short stories, as well as come up with scripts for films. Functional ensembles of harmoniously interacting intellectual agents with living information can virtually model creativity for various spheres of life activity. Virtual modeling of creativity by harmoniously interacting intellectual agents is carried out based on living creative processes represented by acts of creation accumulated by humanity in a certain sphere of life. Live information of creative acts of creation for functional ensembles from harmoniously interacting intellectual agents is revealed from the effective creative practice of specialists in specific conditions and presented in the format of smart ethical communicative-associative cases. To model creativity, a virtual environment of a certain sphere of activity is formed, in which the ensemble gives birth to a creative fruit according to the plan of a specialist. Functional ensembles of harmoniously interacting intellectual agents with live creative practice can cooperate with a person, and can also independently virtually model the creative creation of new designs of a specialist, if the ensemble has enough acts of creation.
Application of Lean Manufacturing Tools and ICT to Increase Productivity Levels and Reduce Costs in the Brewing Industry in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
Authors: Samaniego Elizabeth Romero , Hernadez Juan Gabriel Lopez , Nava, Cory Magaña , Murillo José Cupertino Pérez , Rodriguez Rogelio Lopez , Zepeda Pedro Alberto Escárcega , Alarcon Rigoberto Zamora
Published: October 2022

Abstract: This investigation was prepared to evaluate productivity levels because in 2018 there were low rates due to inadequate planning in the manufacturing stages of a brewing industry, located in the city of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. Starting in 2019 and 2020, even with the presence of Covid19, productivity rates increased. Said increase in productivity was due to the application of lean manufacturing tools, such as the Value Flow Map (MFV), Kanban and Kaizen, managing to generate an efficient fluid process, and thereby increasing levels of competitiveness. In addition, an automated system was used using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to control time and improve the flow of the production process. With the analysis of the aforementioned tools, the stages of the production lines with the highest incidence of causes that caused, in certain manufacturing stages, poor productive performance of personnel and machinery were determined, indicating levels less than 50% and thus costs of production increased, generating great concern in the directive, managerial and supervisory personnel. In addition to the lean manufacturing analysis, an automated system was designed and applied, controlled by ICT, to help detect when the process flow was not optimal, indicating the moments in which the machines performed technical stoppages and stopped the production line. The investigation was carried out in 2020, even with the presence of Covid19, the industry where the analysis was carried out continued operating normally with the safety and hygiene protocols.
Natural Mechanisms and Methods of Protection against Coronavirus COVID-19
Authors: Bryndin Evgeny
Published: October 2022

Abstract: Our planet is a living creature that has its own protective viral mechanism. Viruses are activated when people too zealously intervene in the natural processes on the planet and worsen the environment. With a decrease in the spiritual level of society, a deterioration in ecology, climate change, a decrease in the frequency of the Schumann resonator supporting the energy healthy state of the body, pollution of water and soil and other catastrophic disorders of natural processes on the planet, an epidemic and the process of mutation of viruses begins, as a result of which more and more of their species appear. For the people will rise against the people and the kingdom against the kingdom; and there will be earthquakes in places, and there will be smoothness and turmoil. This is the beginning of Mark's disease (13:8). The article discusses natural mechanisms and methods of protection against coronavirus.