bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Building a community to engineer synthetic cells and organelles from the bottom-up
Authors: Staufer Oskar , De Lora Jacqueline A. , Bailoni Eleonora , Bazrafshan Alisina , Benk Amelie S. , Jahnke Kevin , Manzer Zachary A. , Otrin Lado , Pérez Telmo Díez , Sharon Judee , Steinkühler Jan , Adamala Katarzyna P. , Jacobson Bruna , Dogterom Marileen , Göpfrich Kerstin , Stefanovic Darko , Atlas Susan R. , Grunze Michael , Lakin Matthew R. , Shreve Andrew P. , Spatz Joachim P. , López Gabriel P.
Published: September 2021

Empowered by emerging concepts from physics, chemistry, and bioengineering, learning-by-building approaches have found increasing application in the life sciences. Particularly, they are directed to tackle the overarching goal of engineering cellular life from scratch. The SynCell2020/21 conference brought together a diverse group of researchers to share progress and chart the course of this field. Participants identified key steps to design, manipulate, and create cell-like entities, especially those with hierarchical organization and function. This article highlights achievements in the field, including areas where synthetic cells are having socioeconomic and technological impact. Guided by input from early-career researchers, we identify challenges and opportunities for basic science and technological applications of synthetic cells. A key conclusion is the need to build an integrated research community through enhanced communication, resource-sharing, and educational initiatives. Development of an international and interdisciplinary community will enable transformative outcomes and attract the brightest minds to contribute to the field.
A Sufficient Condition for Convex Hull Property in General Convex Spatio-Temporal Corridors
Authors: Zhang Weize , Yadmellat Peyman , Gao Zhiwei
Published: September 2021

Motion planning is one of the key modules in autonomous driving systems to generate trajectories for self-driving vehicles to follow. A common motion planning approach is to generate trajectories within semantic safe corridors. The trajectories are generated by optimizing parametric curves (e.g. Bezier curves) according to an objective function. To guarantee safety, the curves are required to satisfy the convex hull property, and be contained within the safety corridors. The convex hull property however does not necessary hold for time-dependent corridors, and depends on the shape of corridors. The existing approaches only support simple shape corridors, which is restrictive in real-world, complex scenarios. In this paper, we provide a sufficient condition for general convex, spatio-temporal corridors with theoretical proof of guaranteed convex hull property. The theorem allows for using more complicated shapes to generate spatio-temporal corridors and minimizing the uncovered search space to $O(\frac{1}{n^2})$ compared to $O(1)$ of trapezoidal corridors, which can improve the optimality of the solution. Simulation results show that using general convex corridors yields less harsh brakes, hence improving the overall smoothness of the resulting trajectories.
Evaluation of Fenton and modified Fenton oxidation coupled with membrane distillation for produced water treatment: Benefits, challenges, and effluent toxicity
Authors: Farinelli Giulio , Coha Marco , Minella Marco , Fabbri Debora , Pazzi Marco , Vione Davide , Tiraferri Alberto
Published: September 2021

Membrane distillation is a promising technology to desalinate hypersaline produced waters. However, the organic content can foul and wet the membrane, while some fractions may pass into the distillate and impair itsquality. In this study, the applicability of the traditional Fenton process was investigated and preliminarily optimized as a pre-treatment of a synthetic hypersaline produced water for the following step of membrane distillation. The Fenton process was also compared to a modified Fenton system, whereby safe iron ligands,i.e., ethylenediamine-N,N′-disuccinate and citrate, were used to overcome practical limitations of the traditionalreaction. The oxidation pre-treatments achieved up to 55% removal of the dissolved organic carbon and almostcomplete degradation of the low molecular weight toxic organic contaminants. The pre-treatment steps didnot improve the productivity of the membrane distillation process, but they allowed for obtaining a final effluentwith significantly higher quality in terms of organic content and reduced Vibrio fischeri inhibition, with halfmaximal effective concentration (EC50) values up to 25 times those measured for the raw produced water. Theaddition of iron ligands during the oxidation step simplified the process, but resulted in an effluent of slightlylower quality in terms of toxicity compared to the use of traditional Fenton.
Menstrual health challenges in the workplace and consequences for women’s work and wellbeing: a cross-sectional survey in Mukono, Uganda
Authors: Hennegan Julie , Bukenya Justine N. , Makumbi Fredrick Edward , Nakamya Petranilla , Exum Natalie , Schwab Kellogg J. , Kibira Simon P.S.
Published: September 2021

Objectives. This study describes women’s menstrual needs at work in Uganda and explores the contribution of menstrual experiences to their work and wellbeing. Methods. We undertook a cross-sectional survey of women working in marketplaces, public primary schools, and health care facilities in Mukono district, central Uganda. Following qualitative investigation, survey questions were designed to capture women’s experiences of managing menstrual bleeding, pain, social support, and the social environment.Results. A total 435 women working in markets, 45 teachers and 45 health care facility workers participated. Of these, 15% missed work due to their last period, and 41% would prefer not to work during menstruation. Experiencing menstrual pain (aPR 3.65 95%CI 1.48-9.00), along with the use of improvised menstrual materials (aPR 1.41 95%CI 1.08-1.83), not feeling comfortable to discuss menstruation at work (aPR 1.54 95%CI 1.01-2.34) and the expectation that women should stay home when menstruating (aPR 2.44 95%CI 1.30-4.60) predicted absenteeism due to menstruation. In contrast, not having menstrual management needs met (aPR 1.45 95%CI 1.17-1.79) and the attitude that menstruating women are dirty (aPR 1.94 95%CI 1.50-2.51), along with pain and norms around absenteeism were associated with wanting to miss work. After adjustment for age and poverty, unmet menstrual management needs (b=-5.97, 95%CI -8.89, -2.97), pain (b=-3.89, 95%CI -7,71,-0.08) and poor social support (b=-5.40, 95%CI -9.22, -1.57) predicted lower wellbeing while attitudes that menstruation should be kept secret (b=4.48, 95%CI 0.79, 8.17) and is dirty (b=4.59, 95%CI 0.79, 8.40) were associated with higher wellbeing.Conclusions. Unmet menstrual needs were associated with consequences for women’s work and psychological wellbeing. Findings suggest that supporting care for menstrual pain, addressing secrecy surrounding menstruation and the perception of menstruation as dirty, and improving access to materials and facilities for managing menstrual bleeding represent avenues for programs and policies to support working women.
Impact of COVID-19 on employees’ emotional health: A conceptual model
Authors: Babbar M , Khanna I , Majid Baba M
Published: September 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has wrecked havoc on the mankind and caused dramatic disruptions in personal and professional lives of the people. With economies at the verge of collapse, businesses pushed to a standstill, forced alterations in work environment, and uncertainty about the future, this global health crisis has severely impacted employees and organizations. The virus has not only impacted employees physically but also psychologically as they experienced plethora of intense emotional fluctuations. In this regard, the present study aims to synthesize and analyze the existing literature on the subject and present a conceptual framework to aid understanding of the emotional repercussions of pandemic for employees and organizations at large. The extensive review of literature suggests that the perilous crisis resulted in numerous negative emotional outcomes which majorly converge into three i.e. stress, burnout, and depression. This emotional turmoil gets further reflected in employees’ performance at work and thus a conceptual model is developed to holistically capture and present such varied impacts of pandemic on employees. The study also posits that the deleterious emotional impacts can have grave ramifications for the organizations and thus, seek immediate attention of the organizational leaders, managers, and policy makers. Against this backdrop, the practical implications of the study are mentioned and recommendations are made, that may help employees and organizations to survive and sustain any such future crisis situations.
Improving Last-mile Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines: The Cluster Strategy
Authors: Varghese Anila , Surachna  , Mishra Sidharth Sekhar
Published: September 2021

Vaccination against the COVID 19 virus is the most effective way to prevent infection and save lives. It is estimated that 285 million doses per month will be needed over the next five months to vaccinate all remaining adults by the end of 2021. To accelerate the vaccination coverage for its population, the state of Uttar Pradesh, North India, has planned a cluster approach to vaccination in rural areas.
The cluster strategy is a micro-plan for vaccination by the government of U.P involving intensive mobilisation activities followed by vaccination at centres set up in schools, Panchayat Bhavans and other selected places. It is a people-centred and comprehensive approach, modelled on listening to the intended beneficiaries and stakeholders is vital. It will reduce expenses related to travel and loss of wages for those missing work while travelling far to get vaccinated. The cluster approach is also along the lines of the Near to Home COVID Vaccination Centres (NHCVC) for Elderly and Differently Abled Citizens.
The main fear of the health workers regarding the cluster approach is concerning adverse events and their management at the peripheral level. This strategy is only practically possible if an adequate supply of vaccines is available.
The cluster approach to vaccination ensures accessibility, includes community participation and is provided free of cost. This is thus in line with the concept of Primary Health Care (PHC) which is essential health care made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community by means acceptable to them, through their full participation and at a cost the community and country can afford. Popularising this strategy and applying it to other states in a tailored manner based on social and cultural practices can give the nation the necessary momentum to attain the target of herd immunity quickly and curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Collecting dan Plotting Pertanahan (Si-Copilot) untuk Kegiatan Inventarisasi Tanah Instansi Pemerintah di Kantor Pertanahan Kabupaten Klaten
Authors: Rokhman Taufik Nur , Suyudi Bambang , Aisiyah Nuraini
Published: September 2021

Berbagai kendala dalam pengumpulan data tekstual dan data spasial dalam kegiatan INTIP di Kantor Pertanahan Kabupaten Klaten, mengakibatkan sulitnya untuk mencapai target yang dipenuhi dan pelaksanaan pengumpulan data yang tidak efisien. Dampak yang muncul kemudian adalah sulitnya integrasi antara data tekstual dan data spasial. Untuk efisiensi waktu terhadap pelaksanaan kegiatan perlu dibangun sebuah mekanisme dan sistem pengumpulan serta manajemen data dari INTIP tersebut. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah; merancang bangun sistem informasi untuk menjawab dari permasalahan dan kendala yang ada dan menjelaskan manfaat dari sistem informasi untuk pengguna yang terlibat dalam kegiatan INTIP. Metode yang digunakan adalah Penelitian dan Pengembangan (Research and Development atau R&D). Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui: wawancara, observasi dan studi dokumen. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Perancangan sistem informasi terdiri dari beberapa tahapan yaitu: (a) analisis kebutuhan pengguna dan sistem, (b) pembuatan basis data, (c) perancangan sistem informasi, (d) uji coba dan evaluasi sistem informasi, (e) perbaikan sistem informasi; (2) Manfaat Sistem Informasi Collecting dan Plotting Pertanahan (Si-Copilot) dalam kegiatan INTIP adalah mampu mengumpul, mengolah, dan manajemen data tekstual dan data spasial secara bersamaan pada saat mengambil data di lokasi INTIP. Hal ini dapat memudahkan pengguna dalam mengintegrasikan data tekstual dan spasial sehingga dapat membantu percepatan penyelesaian pekerjaan INTIP.
The Accuracy of Urban Maps in Spain through GIS: The Example of Burgos from the Nineteenth to the Twentieth Century
Authors: Polo-Martin Bárbara
Published: September 2021

Les documents cartographiques sur la ville de Burgos existent en très grande quantité, à cause de son importance géographique et historique, qui en fait un lieu clé de la configuration politique, militaire et administrative de l’Espagne tout au long de son histoire. Nous avons dû, par conséquent, réaliser en plusieurs étapes distinctes la collecte et l’analyse du matériel cartographique disponible, et la sélection des cartes et des plans que nous allions utiliser pour porter et structurer nos recherches. Comme dans toutes les études, et malgré les avancées technologiques, y compris dans les appareils employés pour numériser les artéfacts, il existe une possibilité d’erreur, qui fait que le document consulté à l’écran n’est pas aussi fiable qu’on pourrait le souhaiter. En tenant compte de l’exactitude hypothétique des cartes réunies et utilisées, nous proposons ici une analyse thématique des documents qui repose sur leur sélection, leur géolocalisation et leur comparaison avec le plan actuel de la ville, en fonction de différents critères. La richesse de la documentation nous permet d’extrapoler les résultats à d’autres villes d’Espagne, et de mieux connaitre le processus d’établissement des cartes qui avait cours aux 19e et 20e siècles.
Evaluating the Potential of Cybercartography in Facilitating Indigenous Self-Determination: A Case Study with the Hupačasath First Nation
Authors: Robson Dexter , Bone Christopher , Tremblay Crystal
Published: September 2021

Cette étude évalue une approche particulière de la cartographie numérique, la cybercartographie, en tant qu’outil d’autodétermination autochtone. L’étude, réalisée auprès des Premières Nations du Canada, s’appuie sur les principes autochtones de propriété, de contrôle, d’accès et de possession pour reconnaitre les moyens précis par lesquels la cybercartographie peut aborder certains aspects de l’autodétermination. Les résultats montrent que les exigences en matière d’applications cybercartographiques sont propres à chaque communauté, et que ces applications peuvent faciliter l’autodétermination quand les communautés participent activement à la sélection de la technologie pendant le processus de recherche. L’étude de cas présentée ici révèle que la cybercartographie, et la cartographie numérique en général, peuvent véhiculer d’importants éléments culturels autochtones et servir à rehausser les épisodes éducatifs pendant lesquels se transmettent les connaissances entre les générations.
Canadian Public Opinion on Official Bilingualism: Ambivalent Consensus and its Limits
Authors: MacMillan Michael
Published: September 2021

With the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Official Languages Act celebrated in 2019, the question of its degree of acceptance by the Canadian public is in order for review. When the national policy on official bilingualism was first advocated by the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, it frankly acknowledged that it was highly controversial and opposed by substantial portions of the Anglophone public. Nevertheless, they insisted that the policy was necessary for the survival of the country and maintained that the firm resolve of united political elites at federal and provincial levels eventually would generate political success for the policy. While elite unity was elusive and only partially realized, the essential elements of official bilingualism were adopted, expanded and have survived to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The evolving pattern of public opinion over the past three decades demonstrates that official bilingualism is accepted as an essential component of Canadian political life, but that acceptance is hedged by some important qualifications, and indications that any further expansion would not enjoy public support. Nevertheless, it is firmly established as a core operating principle of Canadian public policy.
The use of kinesioplasty methods to optimize the motor activity of young players
Authors: Gavrilyk V.O. , Tereshenko T.O. , Solodarenko R.V.
Published: September 2021

The article presents a theoretical analysis and summarizes approaches to the use of kinesioplasty in the training of young football players to optimize motor activity and functional reserves of individual movements.

The analysis of the literature showed that the anatomical-physiological and psychological features of the development of the body of young football players are most favorable for the development of most physical qualities of man.

Based on the generalization of educational and methodological and scientific literature, it was found that the mechanisms of interaction of posture and arbitrary precise movements are closely interrelated and depend on the state of postural balance and the general center of gravity of the athlete's biomechanics.

The expediency of expanding the range of means of the training process of young football players aimed at optimizing their motor activity has been studied.

In the sports and training process of young football players found that it is extremely important to develop both cortical mechanisms of motor coordination and the manifestation of various forms of motor coordination in the distal parts of the body, and through muscular activity - changes in spatial, force, temporal characteristics of voluntary movement, biodynamic characteristics of the athlete's posture.

It is proved that in order to obtain a positive effect of kinesioplasty methods on the optimization of coordination abilities of young players, it is necessary to restructure the pathological motor stereotype formed as a result of spontaneous development, which adapts the athlete to increase stress and energy expenditure during sports training. And the ability to regulate a variety of parameters of movements is determined by the accuracy of motor sensations and perceptions.

The pedagogical experiment was carried out on the basis of FC "Kudrivka". The experiment was carried out by stretching the grass-sickle 2021 rock. It was attended by (n = 30 people) of which (n = 15 people) control group and (n = 15 people) experimental group). The age of the subjects was 8-11 years.
Peculiarities of recreative types of gymnastics for women of mature age in the conditions of the covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Hakman Anna , Duditska Svitlana , Pervukhina Svitlana
Published: September 2021

As a result of the analysis of the scientific-methodical literature of the problem under study of the physical development of women 25-45 years old, we can state that the numerical aspects of the given approach were studied or were in sight of researchers. At the same time, it should be noted that the attention of professionals in the field of physical culture and sports to the use of innovative means of recreative types of gymnastics in the practice of leisure activities for women of mature age is observed. Goal of research – to substantiate the characteristics and specific peculiarities of recreative types of gymnastics of mature women in the conditions of pandemic COVID-19. A set of complementary theoretical research methods was used to achieve the goal of research: analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature on the problem of the peculiarities of the implementation of recreative types of gymnastics for women of mature age; synthesis and deduction. Research findings. The study focused on the feasibility of recreative types of gymnastics during the COVID-19 pandemic for women of mature age. Attention is focused on rhythmic gymnastics and its various forms: fitness, aerobics, shaping and circuit training. It is pointed out that an important criterion of this type of recreative gymnastics is the tempo, rhythm, musical volume, sound volume and other means of musical expression that directly affect the improvement of sensory and cognitive functions of women of mature age. It is stated that rhythmic gymnastics allows to adjust the process of formation of physical and mental health of women of mature age. The degrees of load used in circuit training of a recreative nature in a pandemic COVID-19 are described. Conclusions. In the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most effective types of recreative gymnastics are fitness, aerobics, shaping with the use of circuit training methods. Health load on the body of women of mature age is selected taking into consideration their individual profile, level of physical development and functional readiness. This approach preserves the potential of the body's functional systems and the psychological health of women of mature age.
The state of health of students majoring in "physical therapy" of the Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture
Authors: Goncharov Oleksii
Published: September 2021

Purpose: to analyze the state of health of students studying at the Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture, majoring in "Physical Therapy". Material and methods: the study was conducted on the basis of the Department of Medical Disciplines and Health of the Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture. The study involved 90 students, including 49 female students and 41 male students. The state of health of students was studied according to the method of GL Apanasenko. Results: Only 4.08% of students were classified as safe, while 95.92% of students were outside the safe level. The share of values of the Kettle index corresponding to a harmonious physique was 83.93% of boys and 30.61% of girls. The average values of the Robinson index were observed in 51.22% of boys and 48.98% of girls. Among the studied students, the average values of the life index are 21.95% of boys and 36.59% of girls. Indicators of the power index among boys was 31.71% - at a low level, girls tended to high levels of the indicator - 22.45%. During the Martine-Kushelevsky test, it was found that 51.22% of boys have a low score, while among girls no case of a low score was recorded. Conclusions: Thus, the assessment of students' physical health indicates that it is mostly unsatisfactory. Due to the long-term development of students during the study period, they are more vulnerable to various adverse effects, which will lead to disruption of the process of adaptation and the development of a number of diseases.
Optimization of Training Ways for Decathlon Competitors Preparation
Authors: Tereshchenko V.I. , Livak P.E. , Polukhin Yu.V. , Viatoha V.V. , Koropatov B.M.
Published: September 2021

The growth of efficiency and skill of athletes is largely determined by training loads that cause functional changes in the body. Therefore, training loads are one of the main parameters of managing the process of formation of sportsmanship. It is established that each type of decathlon separately requires a wide range of tools and methods for its improvement, which complicates the management of the training process. According to our data, qualified all-rounders use in their training from 300 to 400 different exercises. It is proved that the peculiarity of the competitive activity of decathlon athletes is the need to tune in to each type every time, to switch from one type to another, as well as to break the "mood" of the pause between individual types.

In addition, the species themselves differ from each other. One type requires the athlete to show speed and strength qualities, another type requires the athlete to show endurance, the third - a tendency to work of a complex technical nature. As a result, each athlete develops leading, lagging, and "neutral" types. At the current level of development of sports, the results in each type of all-around are so high that it is difficult to assume a sharp jump in the results of a particular athlete of the same class. Therefore, success in competitions depends on how well the athlete will be able to realize their potential and pass, each type of all- around at the level of their personal records.
Peculiarities of training specialists in the field of physical education and sports in higher education institutions of modern Romania
Authors: Tsybanyuk O.
Published: September 2021

The article considers the peculiarities of training in the field of physical education and sports at specialized faculties on the example of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University. Iasi, highlighted and characterized the main provisions of the charter of the faculty, curriculum and study programs, etc. It is determined that the faculty provides training in the specialties "Physical Education and Sports", "Physical Therapy" and "Sports and Physical Activity" (bachelor); "Fitness and body aesthetics", "Leisure and extreme sports", "Therapeutic physical training in sports traumatology", "Physiotherapy in sports traumatology" (Chisinau, Republic of Moldova) and "School physical education and sports" (master's degree) future teachers of physical education and sports, coaches, physiotherapists, sports instructors, etc. The content and structure of syllabuses for the preparation of licensees / bachelors and masters are analyzed, the topics of lectures, seminars and practical academic classes are published, the hourly distribution is determined.
Methodological approaches to the epidemiological diagnosis of allergy and paraallergy manifestations in sportswomen
Authors: Tsyhanenko O.I. , Pershehuba Ya.V. , Sklyarova N.A. , Oksamytna L.F.
Published: September 2021

In connection with the growing incidence of allergies began to conduct mass research, including international, on the epidemiological diagnosis of allergies, as well as paraallergies. However, methodological approaches to the epidemiological diagnosis of allergies and paraallergies in athletes as a group critical to these pathologies have not yet been developed, which makes such development relevant and timely.

Purpose of the study: to develop methodological approaches to the epidemiological diagnosis of allergies and paraallergies in athletes.

Research methods: methods of theoretical analysis of scientific literature were used: generalization, synthesis, formalization, abstraction.

Research results and conclusions: As for the athletes themselves, a test questionnaire for early detection of allergic diseases in athletes was developed and proposed for use in practice, but without dividing the questions separately for athletes into two or more questions of the questionnaire, it should be sent for consultation to an allergist determining the need for additional volume of allergy tests to diagnose. This questionnaire does not take into account both the peculiarities of allergies in women- athletes in comparison with male athletes - gender specificity) and does not record the manifestations of paraallergy (pseudoallergy) in terms of their sports activities. It also does not take into account such specifics in relation to the body of women as the presence of the so-called "female type of allergy", which is closely related to the ovarian - menstrual cycle (OMC) and which can occur 10 - 2 days before menstruation. We recommend using a specially developed test questionnaire (which can be considered to some extent as a modification) of the international standard questionnaire test - survey GALEN survey for epidemiological diagnosis of allergies and paraallergies (pseudoallergies), which takes into account the peculiarities of sports activities and the presence of athletes "Female type of allergy" and paraallergy. A questionnaire for epidemiological diagnosis of allergies and paraallergy in athletes has been developed. It is concluded that the developed test questionnaire for epidemiological diagnosis of allergies and paraallergies in athletes may be used in the future in practice.
Efficiency of military-applied sports to increase the level of cadets’ special physical fitness
Authors: Yahodzinskyi V. P. , Yuriev S. О. , Kisilyuk O. M. , Hlibovuch I. V. , Nikitin A. M. , Rodionov M. O. , Kostyushko I. A. , Desyatka O. A. , Didenko O. V.
Published: September 2021

Modern conditions of military-professional (combat) activity of servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine require a high level of development of their physical and volitional qualities, as well as military-applied motor skills. The most effective for ensuring the development and formation of these qualities and skills of servicemen are military-applied sports. Military pentathlon is a modern military-applied sport that is popular among cadets. The article examines the impact of military pentathlon on the dynamics of cadets’ special physical fitness. The study was conducted at the Military Academy (Odessa) in 2016–2021. The study involved cadets (ages 17–24) who attended a military pentathlon sports section (experimental group (EG), n = 30). The level and dynamics of special physical training of EG cadets were checked according to the exercises that are competitive in military pentathlon, during the annual military pentathlon competitions for the championship of Military Academy. The assessment was carried out according to the following tests: shooting with an AK-74, overcoming an obstacle course of 500 m, swimming 50 m with obstacles, throwing grenades, cross-country 8 km. It was found that at the end of training at the academy EG cadets significantly improved (p≤0,001) indicators: in shooting – by 36.8 points, in overcoming the obstacle course 500 m – by 59.2 s, in swimming 50 m with obstacles – by 5.4 is, in throwing grenades – for 38.9 points, in cross-country for 8 km – for 7 min 21.3 s. This indicates the positive impact of military pentathlon on the level of special physical training of cadets and the formation of their military-applied motor skills.
Heart Rate Variability and Muscle Strength in Young Adults with Sedentary Behaviour
Authors: Juliana Norsham , Zolkafi Mohd Azrul Anuar , Azmani Sahar , Abu Izuddin Fahmy , Mon Sarip Noor Aein , Abu Yazit Noor Anisah , Mohd Fahmi Teng Nur Islami , Das Srijit
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Sedentary behaviour or physical inactivity has been relatively prevalent among young adults globally. Multiple studies pointed out that Malaysia has been listed as one of the Asian countries with high prevalence of inactivity. Objective: This study aimed to examine the heart rate variability (HRV) and muscle strength among young adults in order to identify the early impact of this behaviour on their physiological and physical health. Method: This cross-sectional study involved 185 healthy male adults aged 18-25 years old. Participants’ height and body compositions were measured and their level of physical activities were obtained using Short Questionnaire to Assess Health (SQuASH). Those with less than 150 minutes per week of physical activity engagement were classified as sedentary. Their HRV was analysed as a determinant for early physiological change that was influenced by the sedentary behaviour. Muscle strength of upper and lower body was assessed via handheld dynamometer to identify the physical fitness associated to the behaviour. Results: Among the participants that volunteered in this study, approximately 44% were classified as sedentary. Analyses revealed that those with sedentary behaviour had lower variability of their HRV and lower muscle strength as compared to those who engaged with at least 150 minutes per week of physical activities. Conclusion: The highlighted evidence of the difference on parameters of HRV and muscle strength with this behaviour suggested that these parameters were suitable parameters to be utilised in determining subclinical improvement on health with any intervention to curb sedentary behaviour.
A Review on the Relationship between Matrix Metalloproteinases (Mmps) and their Natural Inhibitors (Tissue Inhibitors Of Matrix Metalloproteinases [Timps]) and the Success of an Autologous Arteriovenous Fistula (Avf)
Authors: Abdul Rahman Mohd Norhisham Azmi , Othman Ahmad Faidzal
Published: September 2021

Since its introduction by Brescia and Cimino in 1966, arteriovenous fistula has been regarded as the best vascular access for haemodialysis purpose. However, it’s not without any drawbacks which has cost over USD1 billion in the United States alone to rectify them. Intimal hyperplasia has been shown to be a major contributory factor to this development. Intimal hyperplasia is a complex molecular process resulting in unwarranted accumulation of contractile smooth muscle cells, myofibroblasts, fibroblasts, and macrophages. There is an increasing amount of evidence suggesting that matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and its natural inhibitors (tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases ([TIMPs]) play a pivotal role in the development of intimal hyperplasia. Our purpose of writing this review article is to examine these evidences and to suggest of what future research questions need to be answered to further strengthen and clarify this relationship.
Prevalence of Depression and its Associated Factors among Medical Students in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Authors: Said Abdul Hadi , Azmi Muhammad Addin Nur Hakim , Hanapiah Haziqah Mohd , Abdullah Anis Wardati , Shalihin Mohd Shaiful Ehsan
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Globally, depression is one of the serious problems reported among medical students. Various studies reported that the prevalence of depression among medical students was high due to multiple risk factors. Therefore, this study aimed to measure the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among medical students in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 500 medical students in IIUM Kuantan. A validated self-reported questionnaire using Depression Anxiety Stress Score 21 was distributed during the second semester of the 2018/2019 session. Descriptive statistics were used to measure the prevalence of depression. Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, independent sample T-test, and multiple logistic regression were used to determine the association between risk factors and depression. Result: The prevalence of depression was 39% with 10.5% of them were having severe and extremely severe level of depression. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed regular physical activity (AOR=0.64, 95% CI: 0.42-0.98) and Tahajjud prayer practice (AOR: 0.76, 95% CI 0.66-0.88) are two protective factors against depression among medical students. Conclusion: About two out of every five IIUM medical students had depression. Regular physical activity and Tahajjud prayer practised may reduce the risk of depression and should be encouraged.
Does Personality and Anxiety Symptomatology Matter in the Diabetes Mellitus Treatment Adherence? A Cross-Sectional Study Among Women with Diabetes Mellitus.
Authors: Woon Luke , Autar Singh Gurpreet Kaur , Sidi Hatta
Published: September 2021

Abstract

Purpose: Anxiety is prevalent among women with diabetes mellitus. Women also tend to have higher levels of neuroticism and anxiety. These symptoms can have an impact on social functioning and diabetes care. The main aim of the present study was to determine the relationship between neuroticism and anxiety symptoms, and other clinical and psychosocial variables, among women with diabetes mellitus (DM).

Patients and methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on women with diabetes mellitus. Sociodemographic and clinical variables were acquired, including perceptions on religious practice, social support, and diabetic self-care. Study subjects completed the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) and the Big-Five Inventory (BFI). The neuroticism subscale of the BFI was used for analysis.

Results: The study included 141 subjects (Median age: 64.0 years, IQR: 52.5–71.0 years) with a median duration of diabetes of 12.0 years (IQR: 6.0–20.0 years). Neuroticism scores correlated positively with the GAD-7 scores (Spearman’s rho: 0.406; p<0.001). In the bivariate analysis, neuroticism also had significant association with employment status (p=0.023), religious practice (p=0.006), perceived social support (p=0.001), and perceived ability of diabetic self-management (p<0.001). In the regression analysis, after controlling for employment, religious practice, and social support, neuroticism remained associated with anxiety (p<0.001) and diabetic self-management (p=0.001).

Conclusions: Neuroticism was related to poorer subjective sense of diabetic management and a greater level of anxiety among women with DM. Improving self-efficacy in managing diabetes may help patients coping up with anxiety symptoms among those with neuroticism traits. This may also contribute to a better understanding of features and effective treatment of women with DM.
CH. A. BERİOT’UN “METHODE DE VİOLON” ÇALIŞMASINA YÖNELİK ANALİZ
Authors: HÜSEYNOVA Lale
Published: September 2021

Müzik tarihi boyunca kemancı – besteciler keman çalgı teknikleri üzerine çok sayıda çalışmalar yapmışlardır. Bu pedagoglar dönem dönem ortaya çıkan metotlarında; parmak numaraları kategorilerini, boş tellerde yay çekmeyi, pozisyonlar ve geçişlerin çeşitliliğini, çift ses ve akor egzersizlerini, kaliteli ses üretimini, basitten zora doğru yay tekniklerini vb. çalgı yöntem ve tekniklerini geliştirerek her defasında üst kademeye taşımışlardır. A. Corelli, L. Mozart, F. Geminiani, G. Tartini, P. Rode, R. Kreutzer, N. Paganini vb. pedagogların metotlarında keman çalgı teknikleri aşama aşama gelişim göstermiş, çağdaş çalgı tekniklerine kadar yükselmiştir. Metodolojik açıdan özellikle bu pedagogların etüt-kaprisleri önemli sayılmaktadır. İ. Joachim, A. Moser, L. Auer, K. Flesch’in klasik metotları genel olarak modern keman öğretme yöntemlerinin geliştirilmesini sağlamıştır.XIX. yüzyıl Belçika keman okulunun kurucusu olarak bilinen Beriot, Fransa keman okulunun ona aktardığı çalışma metotlarını kendi üzerinde çalışarak uygulamış, sonuçta dünya çapında “Methode de Violon” gibi ünlü çalışmayı ortaya koymuştur. Beriot'un metodu, keman teknikleri ve yöntemlerinin yanı sıra güzel ses üretiminin açıklamalarını ve önerilerini içeren çok yönlü bir çalışmadır. Metotta genellikle sol ve sağ el teknikleri, örneğin, vibrato, detache, legato, staccato, portamento, çift sesler vb. kullanımı ile ilgili açıklamalar yer almıştır. Araştırmadaki amaç, Ch. A. Beriot’un “Methode de Violon” çalışmasını incelemek, metodu araştırmaktır.
SANAT VE SİYASET (GEÇMİŞTEN GÜNÜMÜZE İNCELENMESİ VE TÜRKİYE’DE BU İKİ KAVRAMIN GELİŞİMİ)
Authors: ÇİÇEK Tuncay
Published: September 2021

Sanat ve siyaset arasındaki ilişki insanlığın ilk doğusundan beri varlığını sürdürebilmiş bir olgudur. Toplumlardaki sosyo-ekonomik durum- kültürel gelişmişlik, siyasal faktörler bu iki kavram arasındaki ilişkinin değişken olmasında ve nitelenmesinde önemli rol oynayan durumlar olarak karşımıza çıkmıştır. Toplumların özellikle değişim yaşadığı dönemlerde sanat ve sanatçılar bu değişimlerden oldukça fazla etkilenmiş ve bu durumu eserlerine taşımışlardır.

Sanat ve siyaset ilişkisi aslında sanatın etkinliğinin toplumsal imge ve güçlerin kullanılarak sergilendiği bir çerçevedir. Sanat ve sanatçının siyasetten etkilendiği ve dönüşüm yaşamasının yanı sıra, sanat da özellikle hareketli dönemlerde siyasetin önemli aktörlerinden biri haline gelmiş ve toplumu şekillendiren unsurlardan biri olmuştur. Günümüze gelen sanat eserlerini incelediğimizde, yazıldığı dönemin politik özelliklerini taşıdığını görmek mümkündür.

Modernizm öncesi sanat, topluma sağladığı fayda kadar var olabilir anlayışıyla yapılmaktaydı. Modernizmle birlikte sanat siyasetten bağını bir süreliğine de olsa koparıp özerkliğine kavuşmuştur. Modern dönemde sanat ile uğraşan sanatçı artık kendi duygu ve düşüncelerini eserlerinde yansıtmaya başlamıştır. Bu durum ile birlikte sanatçı artık siyasetin aracı olmaktan çıkmış ve etkili bir figür olarak politikada yerini almıştır.
Siyaset ve sanat ilişkisinin araştırma konusu olarak seçildiği çalışmada, iki kavram ilişkisi ve birbirlerine olan etkileri aktarılacaktır.
Fuzzy logic aided PPF controller design to active vibration control of a flexible beam
Authors: Gülbahçe Erdi , Çelik Mehmet
Published: September 2021

This paper presents a fuzzy-logic-based observer and a positive position feedback controller to reduce a standard beam's free vibrations using a piezoelectric actuator. It is aimed that fuzzy-logic-based observer is used as feed-through and improves the overall performance of the PPF controller. For this aim, the cantilever beam and a piezoelectric patch are initially numerically modeled using the finite element method considering the close loop control algorithm. The displacement and strain responses results are compared with the experimental model. Then, two controllers are applied to the designed system: positive position feedback (PPF) and fuzzy-logic-based positive position feedback (FLBPPF). The uncontrolled and controlled system responses are investigated and compared in terms of the linear strain and tip displacement results. Using the FLBPPF controller, the settling times of controlled systems are decreased by about 20.7% and 41.6% regarding the linear strain and tip displacement response compared to the PPF controller.
TV e novas tecnologias: levantamento histórico da participação do telespectador na TV MS Record
Authors: Tellaroli Tais Marina , Anelo Cláudia Ferreira , Lemos Ellen Genaro , Motti Angêlo
Published: September 2021

Os programas televisivos vêm demonstrando cada vez mais a disposição em convidar o telespectador a participar dos conteúdos por diferentes formas, principalmente utilizando-se de redes sociais e aplicativos para dispositivos móveis. Este trabalho fez um levantamento de como a TVMS Record, afiliada da Record em Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, tem buscado aumentar a interação do telespectador no telejornal MSRecord 1º edição desde o seu surgimento.
Resistência na ‘sociedade de controle’: jornalismo alternativo e novas linguagens
Authors: Da Silva Marcos Paulo , Andrade Thiago Pinto de
Published: September 2021

A internet favoreceu o uso de novas linguagens na produção jornalística e permitiu que veículos de jornalismo alternativo tivessem maior alcance. O presente artigo analisa as reportagens “Meninas em jogo”, da Agência Pública; e “Moendo gente”, da Repórter Brasil, com o objetivo de demonstrar maneiras distintas do uso da tecnologia na narrativa jornalística, sobretudo naqueles veículos que buscam resistir à hegemonia vigente na “sociedade de controle” (DELEUZE, 2013).
Para uma reflexão sobre a estética na contemporaneidade
Authors: Tuzzo Simone Antoniaci , Braga Claudomilson , Da Silva Ana Paula
Published: September 2021

Refletir sobre a estética na contemporaneidade é um convite a pensar sobre o papel das representações sociais enquanto ponto determinante de contemplação social das obras de arte. Este trabalho tem base nos estudos do teorico Theodor W. Adorno em sua Teoria Estética e no teórico Walter Benjamim a partir do seu texto clássico sobre reprodutibilidade técnica. A teoria das Representações Sociais de Serge Moscovici é utilizada neste estudo como instrumento de análise para a compreensão de questões fundamentais que se apresentam sobre a noção de estética atual.
Experimentação Tipográfica: baseada em erro
Authors: Matsunaga Celia
Published: September 2021

O projeto “error” tem como propósito oestudo da relação humano-computadorcom foco na sua ineficiência, explorandoas formas de expressão e experimentaçãono âmbito da cultura digital. Como pontode partida, utilizou uma coleção demensagens de erros enviadas por correioeletrônico. Cada mensagem contém umemaranhado de caracteres – códigosindecifráveis -, que variam de uma ou maisde 100 páginas. Objetos impressos, vídeose ambientes interativos foram criados comuso de textos randômicos. Todas essasconcepções resultam em fluxo de textosque, combinados a sons, tem gerado umaintensa experiência visual.
Entre o Instagram e a Kodak. Expansões e ultrapassagens na cultura fotográfica contemporânea
Authors: Silva Junior José Afonso
Published: September 2021

Este artigo problematiza como cenárioempírico a sobreposição históricaentre a crise da Kodak e a emergênciado Instagram, compreendidos comosintomas significativos da substituiçãode regimes visuais pela concepçãode uma fotografia atada a circulação/desprendimento, transcodificandoseem distribuição/ expansão. Assimbuca responder três questões quepermeiam o desprendimento visual:Como vemos fotografia? O que acontececom as fotografias quando não olhamospara elas? Onde estão as fotografiasdesprendidas? Procura identificar umgrupo de quatro regularidades dessecontrato visual na cultura contemporâneae analisa exemplos desta fotografiaexpandida.
A Limit on Logic
Authors: Welles James
Published: September 2021

One of the problems with logic is that it cannot be self-refuting–if it is, it is not logical. This make logic its own sacred cow. It likewise makes the expression “By logical extension” irrelevant or at least suspect in a curved universe. One may extend logic, but even after one step, its use is dubious at best.
Comments on the occurrence and biology of Xylomoia graminea (Graeser, 1889) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from south-eastern Poland
Authors: BURY Jarosław , CZUDEC Paweł
Published: September 2021

The aim of the study was to recognize the current distribution and biology of the noctuid moth – Xylomoia graminea (Graeser, 1889) which was spreading in the Podkarpacie (SE Poland) in recent years. The material includes observations collected from 2012 to 2018 from two macroregions: Kotlina Sandomierska and Pogórze Środkowobeskidzkie. The paper contains a number of details on phenology and biology of the species – the female’s behaviour during oviposition, host plant, eggs and young caterpillars up to the 3rd stage, which are illustrated with photos.
Stilt bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Berytidae) of Poland: check-list, distribution, bionomics
Authors: GIERLASIŃSKI Grzegorz , TASZAKOWSKI Artur ,   Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Silesia in Katowice,  Bankowa 9, 40-007 Katowice, Poland, LIS Barbara ,   Department of Biosystematics, University of Opole, ul. Oleska 22, 45-052 Opole, Poland
Published: September 2021

In Poland, the family Berytidae Fieber, 1851 is currently represented by nine species. This paper gives an overview of their biology, feeding habits, hosts, and known distribution, and presents new localities and the review of their distribution in Poland.
First record of Andrena chrysopus Perez, 1903 (Hymenoptera: Apiformes: Andrenidae) in Poland
Authors:   Department of Environmental Biology, Kazimierz Wielki University, Ossolińskich 12, 85-093 Bydgoszcz, Poland, TWERD Lucyna
Published: September 2021

The paper presents data about the first record of Andrena chrysopus Perez, 1903 in Bydgoszcz, Poland (the Wielkopolsko-Kujawska Lowland). It is an oligolectic species, closely linked to plants in the genus Asparagus sp. During 2018–2019 (May–June), 54 speciemens of the species were collected at 9 sites during the flowering period of the host plant. The bees were recorded in dry and well sunlit biotopes on the outskirts of the city and in residential-industrial districts. The observations confirmed the occurrence of stable populations of A. chrysopus. However, increasing urbanisation and succession may threaten the presence of the species in the genus Asparagus sp., and thus A. chrysopus, which strongly relies on these species' food sources.