bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Use of Ash From Waste Water Treatment Sludge as a Mineral Addition in the Cement Industry
Authors: López Ayala Julio , Cazorla Rashell , Zambrano Goering
Published: August 2022

Los lodos producidos en las plantas de tratamiento de agua residuales (TAR) son elementos patógenos y metales nocivos descargados y gran cantidad de sólidos en suspensión, lo que eventualmente hace que el cuerpo de agua se acumule. El estudio investigó la posibilidad de utilizar lodos de TAR como adición mineral, para lo cual se determinó la reactividad con cemento Portland, analizándose el material a diferentes temperaturas de calcinación y tiempos de residencia. Las muestras con mejores resultados se utilizaron para investigar el desempeño de mezclas de concreto en las que se sustituyó el lodo de TAR por cemento Portland en concentraciones del 5% al 30% en tres proporciones diferentes de agua / aglutinante (p / b) (0,35, 0,50 y 0,65). Los resultados indican que el uso de cenizas de lodo TAR mejora la resistencia de las mezclas de concreto siendo su uso posible para obtener la misma resistencia de una mezcla de hormigón con cemento Portland 100% y reducir el consumo de cemento en 37-200 kg / m3 de hormigón, dependiendo de la concentración de sustitución y el nivel de resistencia deseado.
Addressing Risk Situations through Measures Designed to Prevent and Combat Social Exclusion of Romanian Children from Transnational Families
Authors: Matei Aniela , Stroe Cristina
Published: August 2022

The phenomenon of transnational families is a topical issue on the European Union's family policy agenda, especially in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Europe 2020 Strategy. Romania, not only as a member state of the European Union, but also as a country directly affected by the scale of this phenomenon, must include in the public family policy the issue of transnational families and provide solutions for these families. Starting from the identification of the risk factors faced by children whose parents are working abroad, the article proposes a critical analysis of existing programs and measures in national legislation aimed at preventing and combating the social exclusion of Romanian children from transnational families. The results of the SWOT analysis carried out indicate a number of shortcomings in covering the risk situations of these vulnerable children, the access to education and a good start in the life of these children being quite affected. The obtained results have implications at the level of decision-makers, helping to improve the efficiency of measures and programs for the left behind children and transnational Romanian families.
Information and Communication Technologies for Training Future Teachers: an Adaptation to the Aspects of the Postmodern Society
Authors: Bidenko Larysa , Bilyakovska Olha , Burnos Yevheniya , Pylypenko-Fritsak Nataliia , Lilik Olha , Demyanenko Natalia
Published: August 2022

The study examines the need to train future teachers using modern information and communication technologies in the context of adaptation to the aspects of postmodern society. It was found that contemporary postmodern education is impossible without application of information and communication technologies, the use of which gradually leads to changes in the content, the methods and technologies of training future teachers. The analysis of scientific literature, which confirms recognition of ICT as a key technology of the 21st century and the urgency of the problem of development and application of educational technologies capable of modernizing and reforming traditional forms of education in order to meet the level of education of future teachers to the present-day requirements. The current trends of ICT in the training of future teachers in postmodern times are considered, modern practices (scenarios) of ICT use which are the most popular in the educational process of future teachers are singled out. The content of the following compulsory components, according to the authors, of professional training of future teachers, is generalized and concretized: didactic, legal, social and methodological. Discussion issues and perspective directions of future scientific research related to complex ethical contradictions due to uncertainty or lack of necessary knowledge, unexpected effects and insufficient transparency of functioning of information and communication technologies are outlined.
Stigma, stereotypes, and status: How North American outdoor educators understand and experience masculinity
Authors: Kennedy Jay
Published: August 2022

Although multiple studies have considered women’s experiences in the outdoor education field and the impact on women’s notions of gender, little research has been conducted on men’s experiences and ideas about gender in the outdoors. This research explores male outdoor leaders’ notions about masculinity and how they may shape their practice. Interview, observation, and artefactual data were recorded and analyzed to determine the 18 male-identifying participants’ ideas about masculinity in the outdoor education realm. Participants expressed confusion about rapidly changing gender norms, worries about stigmatization, distaste for hypermasculine performances, and a generally progressive outlook about gender issues. In addition, multiple participant statements reinforced gender essentialism, demonstrating adherence to a hybrid masculinity.
Instructional strategies that foster reading skills of learners with intellectual disability: A scoping review
Authors: Jacob Udeme Samuel , Pillay Jace
Published: August 2022

Effective learning and classroom interaction depend on learners’ reading skills. In essence, reading is the cornerstone of academic success. Thus, functional literacy enhances learners' abilities irrespective of their intellectual abilities. Learners with intellectual disability will have an improved ability to understand and apply the information learnt to real-life situations. This scoping review aimed to examine instructional strategies adopted to foster the reading skills of learners with intellectual disabilities. A database search of relevant studies revealed 522 academic papers. Only six articles met the inclusion criteria for an in-depth analysis of studies on the use of instructional strategies to improve reading skills among learners with intellectual disabilities. The study included in this review used six strategies to improve reading skills. Furthermore, all strategies except phonics-based instruction effectively enhanced reading skills. Based on these findings, we recommend that workshops be organized for professionals providing services to learners with intellectual disabilities on the advantages of applying appropriate instructional strategies to develop reading skills among learners with intellectual disability. Moreover, larger sample sizes are required in future studies to draw generalizable conclusions.

Key words: fostering; learners; instructional strategies; intellectual disability; reading skills
Macroeconomics E-book development: The role of literacies in blended learning
Authors: Suparno Suparno , Saptono Ari , Febriantina Susan , Narmaditya Bagus Shandy , Disman Disman
Published: August 2022

Having literacies in economics and financial will be beneficial to enhancing individual and family well-being. The purpose of this research aims to produce an e-book on economic literacy. To achieve the purpose, this study adopted a research and development method. Media is developed through student analysis, state objectives, determine goals, choosing methods, media and materials, which require student participation, evaluation and revision. Product development was validated by material experts, media experts, and piloted on a limited scale. The results of this study indicate that the e-book as learning media is effective in contextual economic learning. Also, it is perceived as easy to use for self-study, and it effectively supports blended learning. However,  the findings also noted that many students choose traditional classroom learning instead of using blended learning. Further researchers can develop e-book learning media that supports blended learning in other difficult subjects with limited time and access to learning.

 

Keywords: Economic Literacy, Macroeconomics, E-book, Blended Learning, Research Development
Teachers’ RA 4670 awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic times
Authors: Alcoran-Alvarez Giselle Ann , Velez Maria Milagros C. , Tijing Christine Lorraine T. , Tapis Jr. Carlito A. , Basas James D. , Villegas Christian Edu B.
Published: August 2022

This study investigated the public schoolteachers’ level of awareness of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (RA 4670). An online survey was administered to public schoolteachers from three congressional districts and data were treated using appropriate statistical tools. The results revealed the respondents’ high awareness on the observance of due process at each stage of any disciplinary procedure, gradual salary progression every 3 years and required information was given in case of transfer. However, they were less aware of the permanency status of non-eligible teachers after rendering 10 years of service with no probationary period for eligible teachers. Also, there was a significant difference between teachers from districts 2 and 3, with the latter having a higher level of awareness. Therefore, this study recommends intensified information dissemination of the Magna Carta for Teachers, and further study may examine the relationship between teachers’ experience and awareness level of the said law.
 
Keywords: Pandemic times, Magna Carta, RA 4670, ANOVA, awareness.
The problem of the development of emotional intelligence of future social educators
Authors: Nabi Gulzi , Abibulaeva Aizhan , Bulakbayeva Meiramkul , Zholzhaksynova Merey
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the development problem of the emotional intelligence of future social educators in line with the views of future social educators. This research was designed in accordance with the qualitative research method. The study group of the research consisted of 40 pre-service teachers studying in the department of social studies teaching at a university in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in the 2021–2022 academic year. Research data were collected with a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers. As a result of the research, it has been determined that the majority of teacher candidates have a medium level of emotional intelligence. The majority of teacher candidates show behaviours that show high emotional intelligence. They expressed it as knowing which emotions and why, understanding the emotions of the people around them, empathising with the people around them, being able to control their own emotions and expressing their own emotions only when they want. The pre-service teachers who participated in the research evaluated the barriers to the development of emotional intelligence in three categories: family barriers, personal barriers and environmental barriers. In line with the results of the research, the necessity of organising seminars that can be guided by emphasising the importance of emotional intelligence for future social educators has emerged.

Keywords: Emotional intelligence, development of emotional intelligence, future educators;
A blended learning approach for teaching computer science in high schools
Authors: Bedebayeva Maira , Grinshkun Vadim , Kadirbayeva Roza , Zhamalova Kamshat , Suleimenova Laura
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this research is to determine the proficiency levels of teachers giving computer education in high schools regarding blended learning. In this study, the competencies of teachers who give computer education in high schools regarding blended learning were handled in accordance with the survey model, which is one of the quantitative research methods. The study group of the research consists of 345 computer teachers who teach in high schools in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan in the 2021–2022 academic year. The data of the study were collected with the blended learning proficiency scale developed by the researchers. As a result of the research, it was seen that the teachers giving computer education in high schools were high in the motivation sub-dimension of blended learning and moderate in the application sub-dimension. It has been determined that the blended learning competencies of the teachers are at a moderate level throughout the scale. Teachers’ competencies in blended learning show a significant difference according to the gender variable. As a result of the research, it was determined that the blended learning competencies of female teachers were higher than male teachers. It was concluded that teachers’ blended learning competencies did not show a significant difference according to the seniority variable. In-service training courses should be organised to increase the blended learning competencies of teachers giving computer education in high schools.

 

Keywords: Blended learning, learning technologies, teacher competencies;
Using EMDR With Autistic Clients: How Do Therapists Adapt?
Authors: van Diest Caroline , Leoni Marguerite , Fisher Naomi , Spain Debbie
Published: August 2022

Autistic people commonly experience co-morbid mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and low mood. General consensus is that autistic people can benefit from evidence-based psychological therapies, with the acceptability and effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy becoming a growing area of interest. One hundred and three EMDR therapists were asked if and how they adapt the standard EMDR protocol to make the process and content more tailored to the needs and preferences of autistic people. We analyzed the qualitative responses of participants to these questions, including barriers and adaptations to all eight phases of the EMDR standard protocol. Overall, therapists emphasized the need for flexibility and responsiveness to the individual client, and the importance of autism-specific knowledge and autism-informed clinical supervision. Implications and future directions are discussed.
Smart Cities and COVID-19: Implications for Data Ecosystems from Lessons Learned in India
Authors: Gupte Jaideep , Babu Sarath MG , Ghosh Debjani , Kasper Eric , Mehra Priyanka , Raza Asif
Published: August 2022

This brief distils best data practice recommendations through consideration of key issues involved in the use of technology for surveillance, fact-checking and coordinated control during crisis or emergency response in resource constrained urban contexts. We draw lessons from how data enabled technologies were used in urban COVID-19 response, as well as how standard implementation procedures were affected by the pandemic. Disease control is a long-standing consideration in building smart city architecture, while humanitarian actions are increasingly digitised. However, there are competing city visions being employed in COVID-19 response. This is symptomatic of a broader range of tech-based responses in other humanitarian contexts. These visions range from aspirations for technology driven, centralised and surveillance oriented urban regimes, to ‘frugal innovations’ by firms, consumers and city governments. Data ecosystems are not immune from gendered- and socio-political discrimination, and technology-based interventions can worsen existing inequalities, particularly in emergencies. Technology driven public health (PH) interventions thus raise concerns about 1) what types of technologies are appropriate, 2) whether they produce inclusive outcomes for economically and socially disadvantaged urban residents and 3) the balance between surveillance and control on one hand, and privacy and citizen autonomy on the other.
Between the instrumental and the substantive: Paradoxes of a “common” project
Authors: Campos Simone Alves  Pacheco de , Becker Rubia Goi , Laurini Matheus Machado
Published: August 2022

The aim of the present study is to investigate the paradoxes concerning the construction ofa social development project run by an NGO and a company in the recycling sector. Thecase study of the Southern Development Project is herein assessed. Data were collectedthrough semi-structured interviews and treated through content analysis. Based on theresults, the company did not fail to meet its commercial requirements, even when it soughtsome social impact; the NGO, in its turn, pursued social ambitions, while seeking financialsupport. The paradox emerged from the social-economic relationship, since organizationalactors find mismatches and dilemma when they struggle to reconcile CSA’s ethical to thebusiness case
Advances in preservation of seed vigour during storage
Authors:   Aarhus University, Denmark, Hay Fiona R.
Published: August 2022

Anyone acquiring a sample of seeds for growing, would be hopeful that most of the seeds would germinate in a timely manner and regardless of the normal stressors that are apparent in agricultural / horticultural environments, i.e., that the acquired seed lot has high viability and vigour. For seed producers, this requires knowledge of how to produce, process and then store seeds before they reach the end-user. Factors to consider include the environment during seed development and at harvest; post-harvest processes that might allow seed maturation to continue off-plant or advance the seeds towards germination; and the moisture content, temperature and gaseous environment the seeds experience during storage. Ageing will inevitably occur during storage; monitoring may be required to ensure that acceptable levels of viability and vigour are present in the seeds that are distributed for sowing.
Penerapan Metode Mengajar Beregu (Team Teaching) dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas IV pada Mata Pelajaran SKI di MI Muhammadiyah Ulak Lebar Kecamatan Ulu Ogan Kabupaten OKU
Authors: Yunita Inti , Maryamah Maryamah
Published: August 2022

Skripsi ini membahas tentang Penerapan Metode Mengajar Beregu (Team Teaching)  dalam Meningkatkan  Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas IV Pada Mata Pelajaran Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah Ulak Lebar Kecamatan Ulu Ogan Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu. Alasan peneliti ingin membahas masalah ini karena penjelasan guru yang hanya menggunakan metode ceramah kurang mendapat perhatian dari siswa, pemahaman siswa dan hasil belajar siswa masih rendah. Adapun rumusan masalah dalam skripsi ini adalah 1. Bagaimana Hasil Belajar Siswa sebelum diterapkan metode Mengajar Beregu (Team Teaching)  Kelas IV Pada Mata Pelajaran Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah Ulak Lebar OKU? 2. Bagaimana hasil belajar setelah diterapkan metode Mengajar Beregu (Team Teaching) Pada Mata Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam kelas IV di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah Ulak Lebar OKU? 3. Bagaimana perbedaan Hasil Belajar siswa sebelum dan setelah diterapkan metode Mengajar Beregu (Team Teaching) Siswa Kelas IV Pada Mata Pelajaran  Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah Ulak Lebar Kecamatan OKU?Jenis penelitian dalam skripsi ini menggunakan pre eksperimental design. Dalam penelitian ini yang menjadi populasi adalah seluruh siswa MIM Ulak Lebar dan yang menjadi sampel adalah siswa kelas IV yang berjumlah 28 orang reponden. Alat pengumpulan datanya adalah observasi, wawancara, tes dan dokumentasi. Analisis data  menggunakan tes ‘t’ atau uji ‘t’ rumus sampel kecil (N kurang dari 30) yang saling berhubungan.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini bahwa hasil belajar siswa mata pelajaran SKI sebelum menerapkan  Metode Mengajar Beregu (Team Teaching) yang tergolong tinggi (baik) sebanyak 6 orang siswa (21,43 %), tergolong sedang sebanyak 16 orang siswa (57,14 %) dan yang tergolong rendah 6 orang siswa (21,43 %) dan hasil belajar mata pelajaran SKI setelah menerapkan  Metode Mengajar Beregu (Team Teaching) yang tergolong tinggi (baik) sebanyak 8 orang siswa (28,57 %), tergolong sedang sebanyak 13 orang siswa (46,43 %) dan yang tergolong rendah 7 orang siswa (25 %).Hipotesis nihil yang diajukan ditolak karena besarnya “t” yang peneliti peroleh dalam perhitungan (to = 8,768) dan besarnya “t” yang tercantum pada Tabel Nilai t (tt.ts.5% = 2,05 dan tt.ts.1%= 2,77) maka dapat kita ketahui bahwa to adalah lebih besar daripada tt; yaitu: 2,05 < 8,768 > 2,77 berdasarkan uji coba tersebut secara meyakinkan dapat dikatakan metode beregu (team teaching) yang baru itu, telah menunjukkan efektifitasnya yang nyata; dalam arti kata: dapat diandalkan sebagai metode yang baik untuk mengajarkan bidang studi sejarah kebudayaan islam pada tingkat madrasah ibtidaiyah.
Acontecimentos do acontecimento na Comunicação
Authors: Silva Alexandre Rocha da , Abreu Luis Felipe Silveira de , Araujo André Corrêa da Silva de , Lucas Cássio de Borba , Colling Giovanna dos Passos , Mendes Isabelle do Pilar , Dal Bosco Jacqueline Kneipp , Cunha João Fabrício Flores da , Macedo Lennon Pereira , Müller Luiza , Arruda Mario Pires de , Morele Victória da Silva
Published: August 2022

Este artigo apresenta parte do percurso traçado pela pesquisa Semiótica Crítica: a Comunicação como acontecimento. Como ponto de entrada ao trabalho, apresentaremos aqui a hipótese central e nossos objetivos; a saber, a percepção de que o conceito de acontecimento, a despeito de sua importância, tem dispersão na área da Comunicação, e flutua entre compreensões empiristas, funcionalistas e/ou fenomenológicas. Entrevendo outra vida possível ao conceito, com outra potencialidade à pesquisa comunicacional, passamos a investigar as dimensões pragmaticistas do acontecer, entre a semiótica de Charles Sanders Peirce e a filosofia de Gilles Deleuze. Ao pensar o acontecimento nos seus efeitos, com sua efetuação e contra-efetuação inseparáveis, abre-se espaço a um pensamento da Comunicação que não reifique seus objetos ou a experiência, focando em compreender as traduções aí envolvidas.
Notas para As configurações da comunicação
Authors: Silva Alexandre Rocha da , Lucas Cássio de Borba , Pereira Demétrio Rocha , Menegat Francisco , Colling Giovana dos Passos , Mendes Isabelle do Pilar , Cunha João Fabrício Flores da , Macedo Lennon Pereira , Abreu Luis Felipe Silveira de , Müller Luiza , Arruda Mario Alberto Pires de , Severo Taís , Morele Victoria da Silva
Published: August 2022

O artigo apresenta premissas para o projeto As configurações da comunicação, idealizado por Alexandre Rocha da Silva e desenvolvido coletivamente por integrantes do GPESC. A comunicação é pensada desde a Semiótica Crítica como indissociável das três ordens faneroscópicas que a configuram ad hoc (primeiridade, secundidade e terceiridade), mas também das três ordens metafísicas que configuram o processo do conhecimento e da vida. Na primeira seção, vemos como o acaso distribui qualidades em operações estéticas que configuram iconicamente o sensível; na segunda, pensamos a existência e o encontro à luz de uma ética comunicacional; na terceira, a mediação como fundamento para a fixação da crença e a mudança de hábitos. Uma última seção formula os termos de um conceito de comunicação sinequista como uma continuidade entre os três distintos horizontes comunicacionais. Procura-se, com isso, problematizar politicamente a comunicação ao concebê-la pela atualização ética de potenciais estéticos.
Micropolíticas
Authors: Silva Alexandre Rocha da , Arruda Mario Alberto Pires de , Araujo André Corrêa da Silva de , Silva Caio Ramos da , Lucas Cassio de Borba , Pereira Demétrio Rocha , Menegat Francisco , Colling Giovana , Luz Guilherme da , Dal Bosco Jacqueline Kneipp , Cunha João Fabrício Flores da , Macedo Lennon Pereira , Abreu Luis Felipe Silveira de , Müller Luiza , Telles Márcio , Casagrande Taís , Werlang Alessandra Pereira
Published: August 2022

O artigo traça um percurso de definição do conceito de micropolítica em uma visada singular da Semiótica Crítica. Busca suplementos nas teorizações de Deleuze e Guattari para pensá-la enquanto força subjacente a alianças que produzem zonas de devir. Em relação às proposições de Rolnik e Guattari, projeta a compreensão da micropolítica enquanto processo de cooperação dissonante entre sujeitos posicionados em subjetividades distintas, processo que faz esses modelos existenciais desterritorializarem-se. Já considerando as características fenomênicas desse processo, recorre ao pensamento de James e de Lapoujade para compreender que a micropolítica é produzida e intensificada a partir do que esses filósofos chamaram de experiência pura.
Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi Pamuklarının Lif Kalite Özelliklerindeki Değişim Sınırlarının Belirlenmesi
Authors: YAŞAR Seyhan , KARADEMİR Emine
Published: August 2022

Bu çalışma, Türkiye’nin Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi’nde pamuk üretiminin yoğun olarak yapıldığı önemli iki il olan Şanlıurfa ve Diyarbakır’da üretilen pamuk çeşitlerinin lif kalite özelliklerindeki değişim sınırlarını belirlemek ve bölgenin lif kalite değerlerini ortaya çıkarabilmek amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada GAP Uluslararası Tarımsal Araştırma ve Eğitim Merkezi Müdürlüğü koordinatörlüğünde yürütülen ve AB/IPA Projesi olan “Pamuk Lifi İmalatında Bölgesel Sınai İşbirliği Projesi” kapsamında Şanlıurfa ve Diyarbakır illerindeki çırçır fabrikalarından toplanan 6 adet pamuk çeşidinden elde edilen 1090 adet lif örneği materyal olarak kullanılmış olup, analizler HVI (High Volume Instrument) cihazı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yapılan frekans dağılımında bölgede üretilen pamuk liflerinin lif uzunluğu bakımından orta ve uzun lifli grupta yer aldıkları, lif kopma dayanıklılığı bakımından orta, sağlam ve çok sağlam grubunda oldukları, lif inceliği bakımından ise materyalin genelde orta ve kalın grubunda oldukları belirlenmiştir. Lif üniformite oranı açısından materyalin büyük çoğunluğunun orta grupta, kısa lif oranı bakımından ise liflerin büyük çoğunluğunun çok düşük ve düşük grubunda yer aldıkları, lif kopma uzaması bakımından materyalin büyük çoğunluğunun yüksek ve orta gruba girdikleri, lif olgunluğu bakımından materyalin olgun ve çok olgun oldukları, iplik olabilirlik indeksi bakımından materyalin % 59.2’sinin 119.41 ile 135.83 arasında, % 31.3’ünün 135.83 ile 152.24 arasında değiştiği, materyalin % 58.2 sinin lif parlaklık değerinin 74 ve üzerinde olduğu, sarılık yönünden ise liflerin beyaz ve hafif sarı gruplarında yer aldıkları ve liflerin büyük çoğunluğunun (% 65’inin) yabancı madde miktarının düşük olduğu görülmüştür. Elde edilen bu veriler Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesinde üretilen pamuk liflerinin tekstil sanayinin taleplerini karşılar nitelikte üstün kalite değerlerine sahip olduğunu göstermektedir.
MODERN METHODS OF THE BONE TISSUE DEFECT RESTORATION IN DENTAL PRACTICES
Authors: Kosareva Ol'ga S. , Drovosekov Mikhail N. , Ivanova Nina A. , Ostapets Sergey V. , Zaydman Alla M.
Published: August 2022

Restoration of jaw bone defects is an actual problem in modern dentistry. Currently, various materials of biological and synthetic origin are used. The gold standard is an auto graft, however, the limited volume, additional trauma limited the use of this material. Tissue engineering opens up wide prospects for the restoration of bone tissue defects. Despite the results achieved in the use of cellular technologies, the issues of fixing the cell culture during the operation in the area of ​​the defect, as well as limiting the probability of cell migration throughout the body in the postoperative period, remain unresolved. The purpose of the scientific review is a meta-analysis of published studies on modern methods of restoring bone defects in dental practice. The review shows that one of the solutions to this problem is the use of cells placed on carriers based on natural polymers. One of the representatives of these materials is collagen, which is a fibrillary protein that provides strength and elasticity to the connective tissue. Collagen has biocompatibility, high adhesion, loose structure, which allows it to be used in combination with various materials. Cellular technologies have opened wide prospects in the creation of new materials for bone grafting. Embryonic stem cells, which have an almost unlimited potential for proliferation, have been actively studied. However, the likelihood of developing malignant tumors, immunological incompatibility, and ethical issues limit their use. In this regard, there is a need to develop methods based on the use of cells with directed differentiation. Under the guidance of Professor Alla Zaydman developed a three-dimensional tissue-engineered bone graft obtained by direct differentiation from a chondrograft in an osteogenic environment. The three-dimensional tissue-engineered bone graft formed in vitro does not cause an immunological reaction of the body, it is an osteogenic tissue that has high regenerative potencies, which allows restoring bone defects in a short time.
Anemia and Its Associated Factors among Final-Year Medical Students at Sana'a University, Yemen
Authors: Mogahid Y. Nassar  , Ahmed S. Hudna  , Fatima Abdurubbu  , Aisha Mohammed  , Ala'a Maresh  , Fatima Mohammed  , Hadeer Al-ariqi  , Reem Al-maqtari  , Narmeen Al-ariqi  , Wafa'a Al-hammadi
Published: August 2022

Objective: To determine the prevalence of anemia and its associated risk factors among final-year medical students at Sana'a University, Yemen.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 269 final year students randomly selected from the medical faculties of Sana'a University in the period from January to April 2018. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, while venous blood samples were collected by venipuncture into EDTA tubes. Hemoglobin (Hb) concentration was estimated using an automated hematology analyzer in the Laboratory Department of the University of Science and Technology in Sana’a city. Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests, and statistical significance was considered at P-values <0.05.

Results: The mean Hb concentration of final-year medical students at Sana’a University was 15.1 ± 1.9 g/dL. The mean Hb concentration for male students was 16.3 ± 1.5 g/dL, while the mean Hb concentration for female students was 13.1 ± 1.5 g/dL. Anemia was prevalent among 12 (4.5%) out of 269 medical students and was significantly associated with the gender and smoking status of the students, where females (OR = 5.9, 95% CI: 1.8–27.4; P = 0.011) and smokers (OR = 6.3, 95% CI: 1.2–3.7; P = 0.002) were about six times more likely to be anemic compared to their counterparts. In contrast, there was no statistically significant association between anemia and age, family size, family income, presence of chronic disease(s), khat chewing, exercise, or history of blood transfusion.

Conclusions: The prevalence of anemia among final-year medical students at Sana'a University is low compared to other studies elsewhere. The female gender and smoking are the risk factors significantly associated with anemia among medical students. Further large-scale studies among medical and non-medical students from different levels of study at public and private universities of the country are recommended.
Eastern Partnership in 2019–2021
Authors: Averyanova D. , Martinez J. , Ryzhov I. , Sokolov R.
Published: August 2022

The article analyzes the activities of the European Union within the framework of the Eastern Partnership in 2019–2021. The updated program of recovery, sustainability, and reforms, supported by an economic and investment plan, does not justify all its efforts. It also can reform the EU’s relations with its Eastern partners and make them more depoliticized. This may lead to the fact that the EU will further reduce its transformational ambitions. And this, in turn, will call into question the fundamental aspect of his foreign policy identity – the role of the EU as a transformative force. In other words, such a development could not only weaken the EU’s role in Eastern Partnership countries, but also undermine the value of its foreign policy.
Ankara’s Policy in Ukraine and US Interests
Authors: Gegelashvili N.
Published: August 2022

Currently, we can watch a significant intensification of Ankara's policy in Ukraine in the context of the Ukrainian crisis. Besides, the cooperation between these two countries in the military-political and economic spheres goes off scale. Meanwhile, Turkey’s desire to become one of the world’s key powers will depend not only on the implementation of Ankara’s ambitious policy in Ukraine, but also on the US position, which can be adjusted in the face of Turkey's rapidly growing independence.
Glycophagy – the Physiological Perspective on A Newly Characterized Glycogen-Selective Autophagy
Authors: Delbridge Lea M.D. , Koutsifeli Parisa , Fong Sarah P.T. , Annandale Marco , Weeks Kate L. , Bell James R. , Mellor Kimberley M.
Published: August 2022

Degradation of intracellular components through autophagy is a fundamental process to maintain cellular integrity and homeostasis. Recently a glycogen-selective autophagy pathway has been described, termed ‘glycophagy’. Glycogen is a primary storage depot and regulator of glucose availability, and glycophagy is emerging as a critical physiological process involved in energy metabolism. Glycophagy-mediated degradation of glycogen appears to operate in parallel with the well-described canonical pathway of glycogenolysis involving glycogen phosphorylase. Evidence suggests that starch-binding domain protein-1 (Stbd1) is a key glycogen-binding protein involved in tagging glycogen for glycophagy, and that Gabarapl1 is primarily involved as the Atg8 family protein recruiting the Stbd1-glycogen complex into the forming glycophagosome. The nuances of glycophagy protein machinery, regulation and lysosomal glucose release are yet to be fully elucidated. In this mini-review, we critically analyze the current evidence base for glycophagy as a selective-autophagy process of physiological importance and highlight areas where further investigation is warranted.
The N-terminal Part of the 1A Domain of Desmin Is a Hot Spot Region for Putative Pathogenic DES Mutations Affecting the Filament Assembly
Authors: Brodehl Andreas , Holler Stephanie , Gummert Jan , Milting Hendrik
Published: August 2022

Desmin is the major intermediate filament protein of all three muscle cell types and connects different cell organelles and multi-protein complexes like the cardiac desmosomes. Several pathogenic mutations in the DES gene cause different skeletal and cardiac myopathies. However, the significance of the majority of DES missense variants is currently unknown since functional data are lacking. To determine whether desmin missense mutations within the highly conserved 1A coil domain cause a filament assembly defect, we generated a set of variants with unknown significance and analyzed systematically the filament assembly in transfected SW13 and H9c2 cells using confocal microscopy. We found that mutations in the N-terminal part of the 1A coil domain affect the filament assembly leading to the cytoplasmic desmin aggregation. In contrast, mutant desmin in the C-terminal part of the 1A coil domain form filamentous structures comparable to wild-type desmin. Our findings suggest that the N-terminal part of the 1A coil domain is a hot spot for pathogenic desmin mutations, which affect the desmin filament assembly leading in consequence to skeletal and/or cardiac myopathies. This study may have relevance for the genetic counselling of patients carrying variants in the 1A coil domain of the DES gene.
Integrated Genetic and Omics Approaches for the Regulation of Nutritional Activities in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Zaghum Muhammad Junaid , Ali Kashir , Teng Sheng
Published: August 2022

The primary considerations while producing rice (Oryza sativa L.) include improving its nutritional quality and production. To tackle widespread hunger globally, better nutritional, high-yielding rice cultivars need to be developed. The conventional ways are to increase the production of rice and add balanced nutrients in the daily diet to fulfill the need of yield and nutrient quality. This article focuses on nutritional strategies for rice and illustrates the availability of omics technologies. Current advancements providing many methodologies and approaches for exploring genetic resources and for understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in trait formation have been highlighted. Studying the genetic influences of various characteristics has been proven to expedite crop breeding processes. In this perspective, genome-wide association research, genome selection (GS), and QTL mapping are all genetic analysis that helps in increasing the nutritional content of rice. Implementation of several omic techniques are effective approaches to enhance and regulate the nutritional quality of rice cultivars. Advancements in different types of omics including genomics and pangenomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, nutrigenomics, and proteomics are also relevant to rice development initiatives. This review article compiles genes, locus, mutants and all omic approaches for rice enhancement. This knowledge will be very useful for now and for the future regarding rice studies.
Regulation Microglia Activation Mediated Neuroinflammation to Ameliorate Ischemia-reperfusion Injury via STAT5-NF-κB Pathway in Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Pu Zhijun , Xia Shengnan , Shao Pengfei , Bao Xinyu , Wu Dan , Xu Yun
Published: August 2022

Inflammatory reaction after ischemia-reperfusion contributes significantly to prognosis, and microglia activation is the main resource of inflammation in nervous system. STAT5 is proving to be a highly effective anti-inflammatory therapy with great potential, and inhibition of STAT5 has demonstrated significant anti-inflammation and therapeutic effects, but rarely focus on mechanism of neuroinflammation and brain injury from ischemia-reperfusion. It is the first time to found that the anti-inflammation of dauricine is mainly through STAT5-NF-κB pathway, might act as a STAT5 inhibitor. Dauricine suppressed the inflammation cytokines Eotaxin, KC, TNF-α, IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-12β, IL-17α, and also inhibited the microglia activation. STAT5b mutant at Tyr-699 reversed the protective effect of dauricine on oxygen-glucose deprivation-reperfusion injury of neurons, and reactivated the suppression of dauricine on P-NF-κB of microglia. These results suggest that dauricine might suppress the neuroinflammation and protect the neuron from the injury of post-ischemia-reperfusion via mediating the microglia activation through STAT5-NF-κB pathway, and ss a potential therapeutic target for neuroinflammation, STAT5 needs to be raised concern in ischemic stroke.
The Influence of Parental Environmental Exposure and Nutrient Restriction on the Early Life of Offspring Growth in Gambia
Authors: Bajinka Ousman , Mendy Sang , Jallow Binta JJ , Jallow Jarry , Barrow Amadou , Barrow Sulayman , Bah Ousman , Camara Saikou , Colley Modou Lamin , Nyabally Sankung , Joof Amie , Tan Yurong
Published: August 2022

Background: The trends in the role of the germline in epigenetic transgenerational inheritance starts with the environmental factors acting on the first generation of a gestating mother. These factors influence the developing second-generation fetus by altering gonadal development, thereby reprogramming the primordial germ cell DNA methylation and leading to consequences that would be seen along generations. Objective: Despite these epigenetic factors now surfacing, the few available studies are on animal-based experiments and to make follow up on human intergenerational trials might take decades. To this response, this study aimed to determine the influence of parental energy, toxicant exposure, age and nutrient restriction on the early life of offspring growth in Gambia. Method: The study was on population-based observational study on parental energy influence, toxicant exposure, age, and nutrient restriction on offspring growth in Gambia. Results: This study showed that parents who worked in industrial areas were more likely to have offspring with poor psychosocial skills. In addition, mothers who are exposed to oxidative stress and high temperature are more likely to have offspring with poor psychosocial skills. Mothers who consumed a high protein diet were almost three more likely to have infants with good psychosocial skills in their offspring. Furthermore, there was a negative correlation between maternal stress during pregnancy and psychosocial skills of offspring. Conclusion: This study was able ascertain if maternal diet during gestation, toxicant exposure, maternal stress and parental smoking habits have influence on the early life of offspring. While the study is recommending a large sample size study to eliminate selection bias, there should be an increased level of awareness of mothers on their offspring's health and their husbands' lifestyles that might influence the adulthood health of offspring.
Analysis of the Composition of Bromide Anion Oxidation Products in Aqueous Solutions with Different pH via Rotating Ring-Disk electrode Method
Authors: Pichugov Roman , Konev Dmitry , Speshilov Ivan , Abunaeva Lilia , Petrov Mikhail , Vorotyntsev Mikhail
Published: August 2022

We measured the ring collection coefficient of bromide anion oxidation products in a neutral and slightly alkaline medium on a rotating ring-disk electrode (glassy carbon disk, platinum ring) varying the following parameters: disk electrode rotation velocity, sodium bromide concentration, pH of the medium (in the range of 6 – 12), anode current on the disk and the electroreduction potential of the bromide anion oxidation products on the ring. The data obtained is presented via dependences of the cathode ring current to the disk current ratio vs the ring electrode potential. The analysis of the results was carried out by comparing the experimental polarization curves of the ring electrode with the data of cyclic voltammetry in model solutions to determine the electrical activities of various bromine compounds in positive oxidation states. We claim that RRDE method could be used to obtain quantitative and qualitative data on the electrooxidation of bromide ion in neutral and alkaline solutions. For the most effective regeneration of the spent oxidizer the values of pH > 10 and moderate concentrations of NaBr should be used.
Infrastructure Performance and Irrigation Water Governance in Genadendal, Western Cape, South Africa
Authors: Mugejo Kudzai , Ncube Bongani , Mutsvangwa Crispen
Published: August 2022

Disasters such as the 2015-2018 drought in South Africa usually negatively impact agricultural water, especially in smallholder farming systems. This study assessed the availability of irrigation water, performance of irrigation infrastructure, and water governance systems in Genadendal, Western Cape, with a focus on smallholder farmers. Data for streamflow, dam levels, and rainfall were acquired from water institutions and analysed using Microsoft Excel. The performance of the infrastructure and water governance were assessed based on the perceptions of smallholder farmers and key informants. A questionnaire was administered to eight smallholder farmers, followed by a focus group discussion with 15 smallholder farmers. Interviews were conducted with eight key informants who worked in water-related institutions. Qualitative data from the interviews were analysed using thematic content analysis. The study showed adequate agricultural water resources during the 2015-2018 drought period for the smallholder farmers who relied on water from dams. However, smallholder farmers who relied on the Riviersonderend River experienced severe water shortages during the same period. The findings also showed that there was poor performance of irrigation water infrastructure due to inadequate maintenance. Lack of coordination among institutions, insufficient funding, political interference, fragmentation of roles and responsibilities, lack of human resources, and farmers’ lack of participation and commitment in water resources management contributed to the dysfunctionality of irrigation water governance systems, leading to water insecurity. This study recommends adequate funding for the operation and maintenance of infrastructure. Furthermore, water institutions need to support smallholder farmers with training skills in agricultural water management and infrastructure maintenance. Further studies are recommended to quantify the water lost due to the poor performance of water infrastructure and to develop effective water governance in Genadendal.
Impact of Astrocytic Coverage of Synapses on the Short-term Memory of a Computational Neuron-Astrocyte Network
Authors: Li Zonglun , Tsybina Yuliya , Gordleeva Susanna , Zaikin Alexey
Published: August 2022

Working memory refers to the capability of the nervous system to selectively retain short-term memories in an active state. The long-standing viewpoint is that neurons play an indispensable role and working memory is encoded by synaptic plasticity. Furthermore, some recent studies have shown that calcium signaling assists the memory processes and the working memory might be affected by the astrocyte density. Over the last few decades, growing evidence has also revealed that astrocytes exhibit diverse coverage of synapses which are considered to participate in neuronal activities. However, very little effort has yet been made to attempt to shed light on the potential correlations between these observations. Hence, in this article we will leverage a computational neuron-astrocyte model to study the short-term memory performance subject to various astrocytic coverage and we will demonstrate that the short-term memory is susceptible to this factor. Our model may also provide plausible hypotheses for the various sizes of calcium events as they are reckoned to be correlated with the astrocytic coverage.
Weak Interaction Dependent Super Gravity of Galactic Baryon Mass
Authors: U.V Satya Seshavatharam , Lakshminarayana S
Published: August 2022

In our recently published papers, considering Planck mass based light speed growing black hole universe and scaled Hawking’s black hole temperature formula, we have developed a simple procedure for estimating the current Hubble parameter and current cosmic mass. In addition to that, without considering galactic dark matter, starting from 10 km/sec to 500 km/sec, we have tried to fit the observed galactic flat rotation speeds with a concept of super gravity of galactic baryonic mass. To estimate the equivalent mass of currently hypothecated galactic dark matter, we have introduced a timely increasing cosmological reference mass unit. Its current magnitude seems to be around 200 million solar masses. In this paper, considering 200 million solar masses as a characteristic representation of cosmic weak interaction mass unit, we have developed a simple formula for its estimation. We would like to appeal that, weak interaction boosts the gravity of galaxies in proportion with their virtual dark mass as (galactic baryonic mass)3/2 / (200 million solar masses)1/2. With further study- dark matter existence and physical properties can be understood in a theoretical approach.
In Search of a Deferred Prosecution Agreement Model for Effective Anti-Corruption Framework in Indonesia
Authors: Nelson Febby Mutiara
Published: August 2022

To help reduce the corruption in the criminal justice system, Indonesia should consider implementing a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) mechanism. DPA would not only aiming for punishment to corporations, especially in special and general deterrence, but also could accommodate in returning state assets from perpetrators. Indonesia could learn from the DPA models applied in the U.K. and U.S., as well as the proposed model in Australia. DPA models could be noteworthy in making the criminal justice process more effective, efficient, and less time-consuming, as well as resolving the problems of significant caseloads and ongoing corruption.