bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigating the Effective Climate on Transfer of Lessons Learned and Providing Solutions to Improve the Effectiveness of HSE Training Courses
Authors: Soltanzadeh Ahmad , Rahimi Faezeh , Ghiyasi Samira , Hashemzadeh Farshad , Momeni Farahani Farshid
Published: December 2021

Background: Today's businesses spend a lot of money on educating their personnel. What matters is that people use their knowledge to their jobs. The goal of this study was to look into the environment that affects learning transfer and come up with a solution to increase the effectiveness of health, safety and environment (HSE) courses.
Methods: In 2020, a cross-sectional study was done at the Tehran Oil Refining Company. The number of samples was 200, according to Cochran's formula. The major data gathering technique was a 20-item questionnaire created by the researcher. The multivariate regression model was used to analyze the study data, which was done with IBM SPSS software.
Results: The questionnaire's content validity and reliability were estimated to be 0.83 and 0.929, respectively. 3.68±0.22 was the atmospheric indicator that proved effective in transferring learning and providing a way to increase the effectiveness of HSE training. The climate index affecting the transfer of learning had a significant link with the parameters of work experience (p = 0.02), education.(p = 0.03), and kind of employment (P = 0.01), according to the results of linear multivariate regression analysis.
Conclusion: The atmospheric index influencing learning transfer and proposing a solution to increase the efficacy of HSE courses in the Tehran Oil Refining Company was deemed favorable. The outcomes of this study revealed that supervisors on job units in this business provide a supportive environment that is perfectly aligned with encouraging learners to enroll in training courses.
The Impact of Organizational Culture on Safety-conscious Considering the Mediating Role of Employees' Job Satisfaction: A Case Study
Authors: Shirali Gholamabbas , Kohnavard Bahram , Amini Payam , Jafari Behnoush , Jazayeri Seyd Amin
Published: December 2021

Background: Employees' awareness about safety is a required element to develop a safe behavior so that it allows designing programs to improve safety performance at work. Therefore, the present study attempts to examine the effects of organizational culture on personal safety level with employees' satisfaction as a mediation variable.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted with 229 steel industry workers using a standard questionnaire. The questionnaire had 47 items arranged in two sections, including demographics and job information as section one and organizational culture, personnel safety awareness, and employees' satisfaction as section two. Data analyses were done using SPSS and LISREL, and the relationships between the variables were determined using a structural equations model.
Results: The mean score of satisfaction and personnel safety awareness was equal to 54.58 and 8.65, respectively. The highest mean score of organizational culture dimensions was obtained for patriarchy vs. matriarchy (33.2), and the lowest mean score was obtained for individualism vs. collectivism (16.08). Organizational culture was notably and positively affected by individualism vs. collectivism, avoiding uncertainty, and distance from power. In addition, there was a significant relationship between the total mean score of the dimensions of the organizational culture questionnaire and work wards (P<0.001).
Conclusion: The study showed that organizational culture has a direct relationship with personnel safety awareness and job satisfaction. These results point out that the human factor has the most important role in preventing occupational accidents. Accordingly, businesses and employers should establish and disseminate organizational culture in their organizations.
A Worldwide Bibliometric Analysis of Publications on Coronavirus in the Past 3 Decades: A Bibliometric Article
Authors: Yeh Te-Chun , Lee Yu-Ching , Wei Ling-Fang , Kao Senyeong , Liu Chia-Jen , Wang Ju-O
Published: December 2021

Background: Coronaviruses caused three pandemics and impact public health globally in the 21st century. However, limited data were for the evaluation of the trend of coronavirus researches. We aimed to analyze quantitatively, qualitatively, and visually evaluate global scientific publications on coronavirus by using bibliometric analysis.
Methods: Coronavirus-related research from 1990-2019 was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database (WoS). Microsoft Excel and VOS viewer software were used to assess the characteristics of publications.
Results: Overall, 9,553 publications on coronavirus were retrieved on 12 Mar 2020. The United States took a leading position in coronavirus-related research and accounted for more than one-thirds (36.7%) of all publications. The most productive journal in this field was Journal of Virology (1,056, 11.1%), and the most productive institution was University of Hong Kong (394, 4.1%). The main hot topics in coronavirus field were virus infection and protein. Active collaborations between countries were observed.
Conclusion: Over the past three decades, coronavirus research has gradually increased due to two global outbreaks. Through this global bibliometric evaluation, some relevant evidence could be provided. Corresponding to the impact of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a large number of articles can be expected to appear in the next few years, and international cooperation should be strengthened to solve the problem.
Which Individuals with Positive Family History of Gastric Can-cer Urgently Need Intensive Screening and Eradication of Heli-cobacter Pylori? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: He Gui , Ji Xuanke , Yan Yali , Wang Kunyan , Song Chunhua , Wang Peng , Ye Hua , Dai Liping , Zhang Jianying , Wang Kaijuan
Published: December 2021

Background: Family history may inform individuals that they are at risk of gastric cancer (GC). However, it is too extensive to conduct intensive screening strategies for all individuals with family history of GC instead of average-risk screening. To establish more precise prevention strategies, accurate risk estimates are necessary for individuals with family history of GC.
Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane for all relevant studies from their inception to May 21, 2020, for cohort and case-control studies investigating the association between family history of GC and its risk. Relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were pooled from studies using random-effects or fixed effects.
Results: The RR of GC was 2.08 (95% CI=1.86-2.34) in individuals with family history of GC according to twenty-nine case-control studies and 1.83 (95%CI=1.67-2.01) from six cohort studies. The increased risk was higher in individuals with sibling history of GC than those with parental history of GC (RR=3.18, 95% CI=2.12-4.79 vs. RR=1.66, 95% CI=1.46-1.89, P=0.021). For individuals with 2 or more first-degree relatives (FDRs) with GC, the RR was 2.81(95% CI=1.89-3.99). Subjects with both family history and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection confer a higher risk of GC (RR = 4.03, 95%CI=2.46-6.59).
Conclusion: The RR of GC among FDRs is lower than in previous studies. However, the risk of GC is markedly increased in individuals having a sibling with GC, more than 2 FDRs with GC. Intensified screening and eradication therapy for H. pylori could be considered for these individuals.
The Effect of Peer Support on Individuals with Overweight and Obesity: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Chen Yanya , Li Zekai , Yang Qiaohong , Yang Shuai , Dou Chunxia , Zhang Tieling , Guan Bingsheng
Published: December 2021

Background: Scarce data exists about the effect of peer support on individuals with overweight or obesity. This study aimed to conduct a meta-analysis regarding the effect of peer support on weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, quality of life, social support and depressive symptoms in individuals with overweight and obesity.
Methods: PubMed, Embase, and CENTRAL were searched for relevant studies from their inceptions to 1 Mar 2020, and 14 randomized controlled trials (RCTS) were included. Data were pooled with Review Manager 5.3.
Results: Significantly small improvement in weight (-0.78 kg) was found in individuals who received peer support than those who received usual care (MD= -0.78 kg, 95% CI-1.33 to -0.22, P=0.02). And peer support appeared to be associated with significant decrease in BMI levels (MD= -0.16 kg/m2, 95% CI -0.32 to -0.01, P=0.04). However, there was no statistically significant improvement in the levels of waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, quality of life, social support and depressive symptoms after peer support.
Conclusion: Peer support appears to be associated with decreased weight and BMI levels in individuals with overweight and obesity. However, additional research is warranted due to insufficient evidence for the effects of peer support on the other health indicators.
Factors Affecting Panic Buying during COVID-19 Outbreak and Strategies: A Scoping Review
Authors: Motamed-Jahromi Mohadeseh , Meshkani Zahra , Mosavi-Negad Seyed Masood , Momenabadi Victoria , Ahmadzadeh Mahdieh Sadat
Published: December 2021

Background: This study aimed to assess factors affecting panic buying and strategies to deal with them during COVID-19 with a scoping review.
Method: The review was performed based on Arksey and O’Malley. PubMed, Embase, Scopus, ProQuest, and Science Direct databases were selected to search. All English language full-text articles from Jan 2020 to May 2021 were included. Initially, the titles and abstracts of the retrieved articles were read and screening was accomplished based on the research question. After that, the full text of eligible studies was examined. A third reviewer was resolved disagreements at any stage by a consensus meeting. A self-assessment form was designed for data extraction. The causes of panic buying were assessed as a descriptive study.
Results: The search process returned 23 articles after deletion for complete data extraction and analysis. Through thematic analysis, the factors influencing panic buying were divided into six categories including cognitive, emotional, behavioral, social, and economic factors as well as government action, and finally, the recommended strategies were categorized in two categories included psychosocial and economic.
Conclusion: A holistic view of panic buying’s causes allows planners and decision-makers to design categorized strategies beyond the suggested strategies. Increasing customer awareness and monitoring the flow of information through social media and mass media, psychotherapy, counseling, and economic strategies are considered by planners to combat panic buying.
COVID-19 Pandemic and E-Learning Satisfaction in Medical and Non-Medical Student: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Nakhoda Kobra , Ahmady Soleiman , Gholami Fesharaki Mohammad , Gheshlaghi Azar Nasim
Published: December 2021

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rapid shift in student education style from face-to-face to electronic learning. Since the education satisfaction index is considered as a measure of the quality of educational services, therefore, this study aimed to assess E-Learning Satisfaction (ELS) in medical and non-medical students during COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: Articles that had been published from 22 Dec 2019 to 4 Jan 2021 were identified through searching databases including PubMed, Scopus, Elsevier, Google Scholar, Web of Science and Iranian Scientific Information Database (SID), Health.barakatkns, IranDoc, Civilica and MagIran using the following keywords: “Distance learning”, “Virtual learning”, “E-Learning”, “Satisfaction”, “COVID 19”. We systematically reviewed all studies that reported ELS. In this study, meta-analysis was used to estimate the pooled ELS.
Results: Overall, 184 records were identified by the electronic search, of which 24 relevant studies were included in meta-analysis. The pooled ELS in medical, non-medical and overall were 58.1% (50.5%-65.7%), 70.1% (66.8%-73.5%) and 63.8% (58.9%-68.8%) respectively.
Conclusion: According to our results and lower ELS in medical students in comparison with non-medical students, designing new E-Learning methods for medical students has been suggested.
Relevant Factors and Intervention Measures of Psychological Stress-Induced Hyperthermia among Medical Staff in Temporary COVID-19 Negative Pressure Wards
Authors: Lei Ling , Tang Jie , Su Dong , Deng Dazhi , Huang Xuemei
Published: December 2021

Background: Medical staff working in COVID-19 wards must be isolated and observed for 14 days upon the occurrence of psychological stress-induced hyperthermia (PSH). Such measures could result in great psychological pressure and incur considerable losses in anti-disease resources.
Methods: In this study, the psychological conditions of medical staff were assessed over a period of 7 days in COVID-19 isolation wards of the People’s Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China and 7 days after leaving the wards by using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C). The relevant factors of PSH were analyzed by t- and rank sum tests.
Results: A total of 10 females with an average body temperature of 37.36 ± 0.07 ℃ were included in the PSH group. Another 103 females and 53 males with an average body temperature of 36.66 ± 0.21 ℃ were included in the control group. The PSQI, GAD-7, PHQ-9, IES-R, and PCL-C scores of the PSH group were higher than those of the control group. Binary regression analysis indicated that the odds ratios of the PSQI and GAD-7 scores were 12.98 and 3.81, respectively (P < 0.05). After positive intervention, the body temperature and psychological scale scores of both groups returned to normal ranges.
Conclusion: Working in COVID-19 wards could cause susceptible medical staff to suffer from PSH. Female sex, somnipathy, and GAD are independent risk factors of PSH.
Protective Effect of Adalimumab on Diabetic Nephropathy by Regulating TNF-α Signal Pathway
Authors: Ding Zhiying , Jiang Hongxia , Fan Yongsong , Sun Guiqin
Published: December 2021

Background: To evaluate the inhibitory effect of adalimumab on diabetic nephropathyDN) through animal models.
Methods: We carried out the study in Weifang People’s Hospital, Weifang 261041, China in December 2020. Streptozotocin was used to induce DN in model animal Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. The DN animal model was given treatment with adalimumab, and the inhibitory effect of adalimumab on the development process of DN was evaluated by detecting changes in blood glucose and urinary albumin levels. Meanwhile, the content of UN, Cr and CysC of the blood in different experimental groups was tested by weighing the ratio of kidney and performing ELISA to evaluate the protective effect of adalimumab on kidney of DN animal model. In addition, the changes in the transcription and translation levels of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and its downstream regulatory factors MCP-1 and NF-kB in kidney of different experimental groups were detected by fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western blot tests to further reveal the molecular mechanism of adalimumab inhibiting the diabetic nephropathy.
Results: adalimumab could significantly downregulate blood glucose and urinary albumin levels (P <0.05). The renal body weight ratio and the contents of UN, Cr and Cysc in blood in the adalimumab group were significantly lower than those in the placebo group (P <0.05). Meanwhile, adalimumab could significantly downregulate the expression of these molecules (P <0.05).
Conclusion: adalimumab could exert its therapeutic effect on diabetic nephropathy through its specific targeting TNF-α signaling pathways.
The Application of 'Timed Up and Go' Test in Fall Screening of Elderly People in Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Wang Jian , Chen Xiuqin , Sun Xiaoming , Ma Huifen , Yu Yan , Yao Chunxia , Li Zhipeng , Huang Limei , Zhao Qi
Published: December 2021

Background: We aimed to evaluate the predictive value of the 'Timed Up and Go' test (TUGT) for identifying fall risk in community-dwelling elderly.
Methods: From Aug 2016 to Feb 2017, cluster sampling was conducted among residents aged over 60 from 15 communities in Songjiang district, Shanghai. Face-to-face questionnaire interviews and TUGT measures were conducted to collect data.
Results: 6,014 participants were enrolled, with an average age 72.7±7.0 years. 637 (10.6%) elderly people had a fall experience in the past year. TUGT for the non-fall group, one-fall group and recurrent-fall group was 9.02±4.39, 10.00±5.26 and 10.78±4.51 seconds respectively (P<0.001). ROC analysis showed that the TUGT cut-off point for the elderly was 12.5 seconds and AUC was 0.573 for any-fall group and 0.613 for recurrent-fall group respectively. After adjusting for age and gender, the predictive value was not high for any-fall group (AUC=0.614) and recurrent-fall group (AUC=0.648). The TUGT cut-off point for the elderly aged below 65, 65-74, 75-84 and 85 and above was 13.52s, 12.51s, 12.51s, 12.00s, respectively. After adjustment of the confounding factors, the OR values for the risk of fall for the elderly men and women who completed TUGT longer than the cut-off point was 2.404 and 2.075 times higher than those who completed TUGT shorter than the cut-off point, respectively.
Conclusion: TUGT with the cut-off score of 12.5s has limited capability in predicting fall risk in community-dwelling elderly.
The Effect of SLC2A3 Expression on Cisplatin Resistance of Colorectal Cancer Cells
Authors: Li Yan , Lei Hailong , Zhang Ming , Wu Guangming , Guo Caiyun , Yang Zijing , Zhang Jingting , Wang Yuan , Zhu Jianbin , Du Yongzhe
Published: December 2021

Background: To study the molecular mechanism of cisplatin chemotherapy resistance in colorectal cancer cells and to explore the effect of miRNA in regulating the expression of glucose transporter 3 (SLC2A3) and the proliferation and migration of colon cancer cells.
Methods: All samples were obtained from the People’s Hospital of Wuhai, Wuhai, China between June 2019 and June 2020. Real-time quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR) was carried out to check the expression of miR-103a in these cell lines. Western blotting and Luciferase reporter gene detection confirmed the regulation of the miR-103a/SLC2A3 axis. Western blotting detected the activation of SLC2A3, caspased-9 and -3.
Results: The expression of SLC2A3 protein in colon cancer cell lines was significantly higher than that of normal colon cancer cells, while the expression of SLC2A3 miRNA showed no significant difference (P<0.05). Then, through clone formation analysis, SLC2A3 was closely related to the proliferation of human colon cancer cells. Functional recovery experiments showed that increasing the expression of miR-103a could reverse the abnormal proliferation caused by overexpression of SLC2A3.
Conclusion: Overall, miR-103a can inhibit the proliferation of human colon cancer cells by targeting SLC2A3, and this result will provide a potential target for the treatment of colon cancer.
A Case Report of Genetic Cascade Screening in Dilated Cardio-myopathy: A Perspective for Preventive Cardiology
Authors: Barati Zeinab , Farhoud Dariush , Nixdorff Uwe , Mohammadhasani Mohammadreza , Eslami Maryam , Nayernia Karim
Published: December 2021

Cardiomyopathies are heterogeneous and critical disorders of cardiovascular diseases. One of the most common inherited cardiomyopathies is DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy). Genetic disorders are found in approximately 50% of DCM cases. We aimed to describe a case of DCM in a 42-year-old woman in 2018 at Farhud Genetic Clinic, Tehran, Iran. To detect genetic involvement, Next-generation sequencing (NGS) was performed and the data were evaluated carefully. Variations in different genes coding crucial proteins in cardiac muscle structure (i.e. Titin, Obscurin, MYH6, and LAMA4) and proteins involved in channels (i.e. CAVNA1C, SCN1B and SCN5A) were detected by whole-exome sequencing (WES). In agreement with the clinical manifestations and molecular analysis, DCM was confirmed. This study provides further evidence on the diagnostic role of NGS in borderline DCM cases. It also shows the recently developed high throughput sequencing can provide clinicians with this approach to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of such hard-to-diagnose disorders. Furthermore, this study highlights the basis of personalized medicine, namely detection of high-risk individuals by revealing some genetic variants as predictive risk factors, and initial prevention of DCM.
Positive Prospect in Non-Academic Careers
Authors: Lee Jung Hun , Kim Tae Yeong , Malik Sumera Kausar , Jeon Jeong Ho , Kim Young Bae , Jeong Byeong Chul , Lee Sang Hee
Published: December 2021

The article's abstract is not available.
Effects of Law Regarding Prevention of Dishonest Solicitation on the Ko-rean Pharmaceutical Industry
Authors: Yoon Sung Man
Published: December 2021

The article's abstract is not available.
Time-Driven Activity Based Costing of Speech Therapy in a Small-Scale Rehabilitation Clinic
Authors: Mohammadpour Farzaneh , Basakha Mehdi , Mohaqeqi Kamal Seyed Hossein , Azari Nadia
Published: December 2021

The article's abstract is not available.
Örtü altı Çilek Yetiştiriciliğinde Silika Jel Uygulamasının Bitki Gelişimi, Verimi ve Meyve Kalitesi Üzerindeki Etkisi
Authors: ŞENER Sevinç , DURA Canan Nilay , KURT Zehra
Published: December 2021

Bitki büyüme ve gelişmesini iyileştiren, biyotik ve abiyotik stres koşullarında bitkilerin toleransını arttıran silisyum (Si), yüksek bitkilerin birçoğunda ve çilekte bulunmaktadır. Çilek, bir Si-akümülatör türüdür, ancak çilekte Si'nin işlevi yeterince bilinmemektedir. Bu çalışma farklı dozlardaki silika jel (SiJ) uygulamasının, örtü altında yetiştirilen Albion ve Rubygem çilek çeşitlerinin vejetatif gelişimi, bitki verimi ve meyve kalitesi üzerine olan etkilerinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Çalışma kapsamında farklı dozlardaki (0; 2,5; 5; 10 mg l-1) SiJ uygulaması 20 gün arayla toplamda 4 kez bitki yüzeyini kaplayacak şekilde pülverizasyon yöntemiyle bitkilere uygulanmıştır. Deneme süresinde uygulamaların vejetatif büyüme üzerine olan etkinliğini tayin edebilmek amacıyla bitkilerde boy, çap ve yaprak sayısı ve klorofil indeksi ölçümleri 10 gün ara ile yapılmıştır. Bitki başına verim, meyve ağırlığı, meyve eni ve boyu her hasat sonrası belirlenerek kaydedilmiştir. Ayrıca her 10 günde bir olmak üzere meyvelerin SÇKM, pH ve titre edilebilir asit (TA) içerikleri analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma sonunda elde edilen veriler değerlendirildiğinde, SiJ uygulamasının, her iki çeşitte de gövde boyu, gövde çapı, yaprak sayısı, meyve eni, SÇKM içeriği, meyve eti sertliği ve klorofil indeksi ortalama değerlerini arttırdığı belirlenmiştir. Aynı zamanda SiJ uygulaması bitki başına verim, meyve ağırlığı ve meyve eni bakımından Albion çeşidinde etkili bulunmuş ve ortalama değerleri arttırmıştır.
Impact of soil fertility management practices on a major insect pest infestation and yield of beans (phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Taita district, Kenya
Authors:   CABI Africa, ICRAF Complex, United Nations Avenue, Kenya, Ochilo WN , Nyamasyo GH ,   University of Nairobi, Kenya, Nderitu JH ,   Mount Kenya University, Kenya
Published: December 2021

The common bean is an important food and cash crop in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa. It provides food for more than 100 million people and is a critical source of income for rural households. Common bean yields, however, have declined in the last ten years. This decline is the result of poor soil fertility and nutrient depletion as well as high incidences of insect pests, key among them being the bean stem maggot (BSM). To address soil nutrient depletion and the accompanying declining agricultural productivity, integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) has been adapted as a framework for enhancing crop productivity through combining fertilizer use with other soil fertility management technologies, adapted to local conditions. The current study evaluated the influence of soil fertility treatments on yield and yield components of the common bean. Additionally, to establish the potential links between soil fertility and crop protection, the effect of ISFM interventions on the incidence of the BSM was also assessed. The experiment was carried out in Taita District where agriculture contributes 95% to household income with very little or no fertility inputs in farms. Bean variety Mwezi moja was sown during the wet cropping season. Farm plots were amended with Mavuno fertilizer (a blend of fertilizer containing 11 nutrients); Triple Superphosphate fertilizer with Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (TSP + CAN); cow manure; Trichoderma inoculant; Trichoderma inoculant with cow manure combination; Mavuno fertilizer with Trichoderma inoculants combination; and control (untreated check). Field survey was conducted four weeks after bean emergence to determine the incidence and prevalence of the BSM. Plant survival: dry-seed and and bean straw weight were used as criteria for assessing crop yield. Yield and yield components of common bean were significantly affected by addition of soil ammendments, with Mavuno fertilizer + Trichoderma inoculant improving yield by 52.9%. However, the influence of the soil ammendments on the BSM incidence was minimal. These findings point to the fact that soil fertility management interventions increase crop yield. Nevertheless, to maximise yield, there is a strong need to adopt agroecological strategies that not only optimise soil fertilization but also incorporate a pest management dimension.
Formulation d'aliments infantiles a base de farines d'igname enrichies au soja
Authors:   Université de Cocody, Ivory Coast, Soro S , Konan G , Koffi E , Elleingand E ,   Departement Génie chimique et agroalimentaire, INPHB de Yamoussoukro, N’guessan D ,   Université de Cocody, Ivory Coast
Published: December 2021

The aim of this study was to determine factors to be taken into account in the infant flours formulated from yam and soy fermented flours. For this purpose, soybean flour ( Glycine max ) was fermented for 48 hours and incorporated into yam flour ( Dioscorea rotundata - cayenensis , kponan and Dioscorea alata , Bête Bètè) fermented for 24 hours at different levels (0, 10, 20, 30 and 40%). Nutrient qualities of gruel of the formulations thus prepared were evaluat ed. Protein content increased with the rate of soy incorporated. For D. alata , protein content ranged from 6.56 ± 0.01 g / 100 g (unfermented yam flour) and 7.38 ± 0.27 01 g / 100 g ( fermented yam flour) to 21.88 ± 1.09 g / 100 g of 40% soy rate incorporation. For D. cayenensis , protein content ranged from 4.81 ± 0.01 g / 100 g (unfermented yam flour) and 5.25 ± 0.43 g / 100 (fermented yam flour) to 20.92 ± 0,21 g / 100 g of 40% soy rate incorporation. Fermentation of yams and soybeans induces an increase o f protein content in yam and soy based flours. Protein content in most formulated complementary foods containing soy flours were comparable to value s of commercial flours (FARINOR ® and SOJABEBE ® ) . However, formulated flours were poor in calcium, iron and zinc. Calcium content of formulated yam based flours was lower than commercial one; FARINOR ® (136.36mg/100kcal) and SOJABEBE ® (66.88mg/100kcal). Iron densities ranged from 0,18mg/100kcal (SOJABEBE ® ) to 3.81mg/100 kcal (FARINOR ® ). The results obtained show t hat, swelling power and solubility decreased with the rate of soy incorporated. In addition, phenolic compounds of fortified yam based flours with soy, resulted a lower content. 30 % incorporation of soy in yam flours, owing to increase significantly yam/s oy based flours enzymatic hydrolysis? . Sensory tests limited maximum level of soy to 30% and 20%. Sensory profile of yam flour fortified with fermented soybeans (30% and 20%) was determined.
Effect of fermentation time and leavening agent on the quality of laboratory produced and market samples of masa (a local cereal based puff batter)
Authors:   Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria, Igwe EC , Oyebode YB ,   Modibo Adama University of Technology, Nigeria, Dandago MA ,   Kano University of Science and Technology, Nigeria
Published: December 2021

Evaluation of production techniques, quality of market samples and effects of fermentation times (6 and 8hrs), leavening agents (yeasts and baking powder) and shelf life (fresh and 24h) on the quality of masa were carried out through interviews, processing operations, laboratory analyses and sensory studies. Statistical analyses were carried out using the SPSS Statistical Package. Variations in processing techniques among masa producers were method of preparing the rice, soaking time for the rice (4 – 6h), the time paste was allowed to stay before baker’s yeast was added (3 – 4h), frying time (4 -5 minutes) and ratios of cooked rice to soaked rice (1: 2 and 1: 4). Uniform practices among masa producers were washing, wet-milling, fermentation time (overnight), addition of yeast, salts and sugars and dilution of fairly thick batter with trona (baking powder) before frying. Functional properties of rice were foam capacity (23.7%), foam stability (88.5%), water absorption capacity (0.02%), gelation capacity (20%), gelatinization temperature (82 o C) and gelation time (20 minutes) Significant differences were observed between the masa samples for ash, moisture, protein, lipid and total bacterial counts (p ≤ 0.05). Their ranges for both laboratory-processed and market samples, respectively were; moisture (10.2 – 11.7% and 12.0 – 13.7%); protein (7.1 – 7.6% and 7.6 – 8.2%); lipid (1.9 – 2.4% and 2.4 – 2.6%); ash (0.4 – 0.7% and 0.6 – 0.8%) and total bacterial counts (1.2 x 10 1 – 1.6 x10 1 cfu/g). For the first day of their production, significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) were observed for all the sensory factors for both laboratory-processed and market samples of masa . Based on sensory scores, all the laboratory-produced masa samples were organoleptically acceptable without much significant difference (p ≥ 0.05) except for masa fermented for 8h without leavening agent. The mean sensory scores of all fresh market samples of masa were less than 4.0 on a 7-point Hedonic scale. Significant differences were observed between the market and laboratory processed samples of masa after the first day of production for all the sensory factors (P ≤ 0.05) and 50% of market and laboratory produced masa samples were not sensorially acceptable. Unlike freshly produced (for both market and laboratory) masa samples , it was found out that after the first day (24h) of production, the trend was not the same. This is because unlike market samples of masa , laboratory prepared masa samples without leavening agents, were as unacceptable as masa samples with leavening agents.
Effect of fertilization and harvesting time on antioxidant activity of three leafy vegetables commonly used in Benin
Authors:   Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Bénin, Sossa-Vihotogbé CNA , Akissoe NH , Anihouvi VB , Ahohuendo BC , Ahanchede A , Hounhouigan DJ
Published: December 2021

Leafy vegetables are an excellent source of bioactive factors, traditionally used as important medical ingredients. Recently, some leafy vegetables are domesticated without the use of fertilizer, as well as the assessment of the effect of fertilizer on their nutritional value. This study aims at testing the effect of three mineral and organic fertilizers (Cowpat, NPK and NPK + cowpat) on three traditional leafy vegetables: Ceratotheca sesamoïdes, Sesamum radiatum and Justicia tenella. Their antioxidant activities were assessed at different harvesting times varying from six (6) to fourteen (14) Weeks After Transplantation (WAT) using three in vitro methods: Ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), 2,2’-Azinobis3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6- sulfonic acid (ABTS) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazil (DPPH). The FRAP, DPPH, ABTS assays were consistent and positively correlated (p < 0.001). Total antioxidant activities of leafy vegetables depended on species, harvesting time and methods. They ranged from 32.0 to 45.7 µmol Fe/g DW (for FRAP), with non fertilized J. tenella cut at 12 WAT giving the highest antioxidant activity. Percentage of inhibition using DPPH assay ranged from 11.4 to 87.2 % and showed that J. tenella fertilized with NPK and cowpat, and harvested at 9 WAT had the highest antioxidant activity. Regarding ABTS, the range of 17.6 to 28.9 µmol TE/g DW was recorded, and the leaves of C. sesamoïdes harvested at 10 WAT and fertilized with cowpat showed the highest level. Compared to other species, those studied here may best contribute to improve human health related to degenerative diseases. Moreover, significant and positive correlations were observed between the total phenolic compounds content and antioxidant activities of leaves regardless the methods used. The positive and significant correlations between the three assays (FRAP, DPPH, ABTS) allow to suggest the use of only anyone of them to check factors in the study. This paper highlights the potential of antioxidant capability of the leafy vegetables even fertilized.
Forestry and taxation characteristics of Spruce (Piceetum oxalidosum) stands in Udmurt Republic
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Udmurt State University», Vedernikov К.Е.
Published: December 2021

The results of a forestry and taxation study of spruce stands of the acidic type of two forest districts of the Udmurt Republic are presented. The death of the most productive spruce individuals (productivity class I–II according to B.D. Zhilkin) and pure spruce plantations (acidic forest types, I–II class of bonitet) was noted due to the mass spread of bark beetle typographus (Ips typographus). The most extensive processes of shrinking of plantings were noted in the forest area of coniferous-deciduous forests of Udmurtia. A decrease in completeness in some areas of spruce stands to 0,1...0,3 was revealed, as well as the accumulation of large volumes of dead wood. A change in environmental conditions was revealed due to a decrease in completeness in spruce stands, which led to the development of field grasses and the growth of soft-leaved species. Despite the fact that the peak of the bark beetle development occurred in 2013, a gradual expansion of its range was revealed both in the forest area of coniferous-deciduous forests and in the south taiga forest area of the Udmurt Republic.
Measures to improve compensatory reforestation
Authors:   FSBSS HO «The Ural state Forest Engineering University», Platonov E.P. , Opletaev A.S. ,   FSBSS HO «The Ural state Forest Engineering University», Zalesov S.V. ,   FSBSS HO «The Ural state Forest Engineering University», Bashegurov K.A. ,   FSBSS HO «The Ural state Forest Engineering University»
Published: December 2021

Based on the materials of long-term research of departmental materials and production experience, an attempt was made to analyze the possibility of implementing the Russian Federation Government decree of May 7, 2019 № 566 «On the approval of the rules for performing reforestation or afforestation by persons using forests in accordance with Article 43–46 of the Forest code of the Russian Federation and by persons who have applied for an application to change the designated purpose of the forest area». It is noted that, despite the timeliness of the Russian Federation government resolution it does not fully comply with the regional conditions of a number of constituent entities of the Russian Federation and in particular the Khanty-Mansiisk Autonomous district — Yugra. In areas of oil and gas production, carrying out compensatory measures by creating forest plantations using ball-rooted seedlings on hard to reach burnt areas and in dead plantations will lead to unreasonably high costs for reforestation and the lack of agrotechnical and silvicultural care will result in the death of forest crops as well as discredit the compensatory measures. Considering some work experience on compensatory reforestation in the Khanty-Mansiisk Autonomous district — Yugra the suggestions were made to improve the compensatory measures.
Ipid bark beetle population assessment and threats to weaken pine stands in Central Russia
Authors:   FBU «Russian Forest Protection Center», Sobolev A.A. , Shipinskaya U.S. ,   BMSTU (Mytishchi branch)
Published: December 2021

The data on the ipid bark beetle population growth in pine plantations of Central Russia in 2020 was recorded. The formation of favorable weather conditions for the development of this depredator in some regions was recorded, which greatly influenced the successful development of the insect population in plantations, in particular in the Pskov, Vladimir, Moscow, Bryansk, Lipetsk, and Ryazan regions. In some areas, a medium and low spread of the bark beetle was revealed. The influence of meteorological conditions on the flight activity of the insect and the probability of the mass reproduction foci formation under the 2020 weather conditions were analyzed. The results of the study formed the basis for the forecast preparation of the sanitary and forest health state. It is recommended to use the materials of the article to determine the optimal period for carrying out measures to protect pine plantations from the ipid bark beetle.
„Narkotyk sztuki”. Przeżycie artystyczne jako impuls krytyki artystycznej Leona Chwistka
Authors: Polit Paweł
Published: December 2021

Tekst omawia związek sformułowanej przez Leona Chwistka koncepcji przeżycia artystycznego z charakterem ocen dotyczących najnowszych zjawisk w sztuce polskiej formułowanych przez niego w latach 30. XX w. Ukazuje pokrewieństwo tej koncepcji z pojęciem „całościowego sensu plastycznego dzieła sztuki”, określającym charakter eksperymentów artystycznych dokonywanych w środowisku przedwojennej Grupy Krakowskiej. Ufundowana na założeniach teorii wielości rzeczywistości, koncepcja przeżycia artystycznego podkreśla nierozdzielność doświadczenia odbioru rzeczywistości wyobrażeniowej dzieła sztuki z impulsem jej współtworzenia. W zamierzeniu Chwistka koncepcja ta dostarczać mogła ugruntowania teoretycznego sztuki zaangażowanej społecznie. Stanowić miała również fundament dla kreślonego przez Chwistka projektu nominalistycznej estetyki zorientowanego na wypracowanie intersubiektywnych zasad oceny dzieł sztuki, na podstawie poddanych refleksji teoretycznej indywidualnych doświadczeń odbioru, przez wspólnotę osób zaangażowanych w publiczną dyskusję o sztuce. Wypracowane w ramach tego projektu kryteria oceny dzieł sztuki mogły znaleźć zastosowanie w krytyce artystycznej.
A Methodological Review of Exploring Turner’s Three-Process Theory of Power and the Social Identity Approach
Authors: Ye Michelle , Ollington Nadia , De Salas Kristy
Published: December 2021

Turner’s Three-Process Theory of Power together with Social Identity Theory (SIT) and Self-Categorization Theory (SCT) have been influential in social psychology to examine power-related behaviors. While positivist experimental and survey methods are common in social psychological studies, these approaches may not adequately consider Turner’s constructs due to a comparative lack of ecological validity. Drawing on a methodology-focused review of the existing research of applying aspects of Turner’s theory of power and SIT/SCT, the interpretivist case study approach by using interviews and other data collections is highlighted as an alternative and useful method to the application of Turner’s framework. The applicability of the interpretive case study approach is further emphasized in comparison with the positivist experiments and surveys. This paper also discusses how this new way of exploration may allow us to understand Turner’s work better.
Charisma, Magic, and Spirituality as Socially Engaged Processes: Lucian’s (circa 120-200) “Alexander the False Prophet” and People’s Accounts of the Supernatural
Authors: Prus Robert
Published: December 2021

Focusing on Alexander the False Prophet and The Lover of Lies, two texts from the Greek poet-philosopher Lucian of Samosata (circa 120-200) of the Classical Roman era, this paper considers (a) charisma, magic, and spirituality as aspects of an interconnected, collectively achieved, developmental process associated with the emergence of a religious cult. Somewhat relatedly, this paper also acknowledges (b) people’s broader, longstanding fascinations with matters that seem incredulous.  Depicting a more sustained realm of prophetic activity and an account of people’s intrigues with the supernatural, Lucian’s texts offer some especially valuable transhistorical and transcultural reference points for the broader sociological study of human knowing and acting. The paper concludes with a consideration of the implications of these matters for the study of people’s involvements in religion and spirituality as humanly-engaged realms of endeavor and interchange.
Experiencing a Call to Ministry: Changing Trajectories, Re-Structuring Life Stories
Authors: Steeves Kathleen
Published: December 2021

This paper presents a qualitative analysis of women’s experiences of call to Christian pastoral ministry as a second career—a mid-life turning point. Drawing on 44 semi-structured interviews with pastors of different denominations, I look at women’s stories of call through the lens of interpretive theory to analyze how women create meanings around this life altering event, and how they construct past experiences in light of these decisions. I employ George Herbert Mead’s theory of time to analyze how women afford prior secular work experiences sacred meaning in light of their subsequent “pastoral call” experience. This paper attempts to arrive at a better understanding of women’s experience of entering pastoral ministry, as well as their past and future life trajectories.
Symbolic Interaction, Public Sociology, and the Potential of Open-Access Publishing
Authors: Puddephatt Antony J. , Price Taylor
Published: December 2021

Symbolic interactionists can gain much by engaging more with public audiences. One way to do this is through open-access publishing, such that the content of interactionist research is freely available to the global public. We reflect on the issue of public sociology within symbolic interactionism, considering the recent impact of digital technology and social media. Within this context, we consider the rise of the open-access movement in scholarly publishing, and consider strategies to better realize open-access in the symbolic interactionist field. We argue that doing this will greatly benefit the development of a more public interactionism moving forward.
Value-free paradise is lost. Economists could learn from artists
Authors: Ostapiuk Aleksander
Published: December 2021

Despite the conclusions from the contemporary philosophy of science, many economists cherish the ideal of positive science. Therefore, value-free economics is still the central paradigm in economics. The first aim of the paper is to investigate economics’ axiomatic assumptions from an epistemological perspective. The critical analysis of the literature shows that the positive-normative dichotomy is exaggerated. Moreover, value-free economics is based on normative foundations that have a negative impact on individuals and society. The paper’s second aim is to show that economics’ normativity is not a problem because the discussion concerning values is possible and unavoidable. In this context, Weber and other methodologists are investigated. The conclusion of the paper is that science can thrive without strict methodological rules thanks to institutional mechanisms. Therefore, economists could learn from artists who accept the world without absolute rules. This perspective opens the possibility for methodological pluralism and normative approaches.
Demographic Well-Being: Theoretical Approaches to Definition and Assessment Methodology
Authors: Ryazantsev Sergey , Miryazov Timur
Published: December 2021

The article introduces the concept of “demographic well-being”. At the micro level, demographic well-being should be understood as the possibility of realizing matrimonial, reproductive, migration attitudes, which leads to life satisfaction and the achievement of the desired physical, mental, socio-economic state of the individual and the family. Demographic well-being at the level of a country or its region, at the macro level, can be interpreted as a balanced ratio of quantitative and qualitative indicators of the demographic development of a country (region) for at least five years. The article also examines the features of the demographic development of the Russian Federation during the second wave of depopulation. A methodology for assessing demographic well-being based on several criteria is proposed. First, demographic well-being should be characterized by positive (upward) demographic dynamics that have a stable (long-term) character. Secondly, regions in which there is a population growth due to two components – natural and migratory population growth – can be considered demographically prosperous. Regions in which there is a migration or natural decline in population, but there is a general increase, cannot be considered demographically prosperous. Thirdly, the ratio of indicators and the dynamics of fertility and mortality rates can be considered an important point. First of all, this is their direct ratio, where the birth rate should exceed the death rate. At the same time, the birth rate should be close to the population replacement level, and the structure of mortality should have no extreme “surges” in the form of excess mortality in the working age and younger age groups. Fourth, an important point is the qualitative indicators of demographic well-being, including a balanced sex and age structure of the population, the optimal proportion of young people and pensioners, and the availability of labor resources necessary for socio-economic development. The typology of the regions of the Russian Federation according to the indicators of demographic well-being is presented. The authors also propose measures of demographic policy to achieve demographic well-being in the Russian Federation, including federal and regional measures.
Policies in Regulating Educational Migration in Latin America and The Caribbean Countries
Authors: Kuznetsov Nikita
Published: December 2021

The article presents the results of a study on educational migration management policies in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The main task was to systematize the state policy measures of the countries of the region in this area and classify countries into groups of exporters and importers of educational services, as well as countries with a neutral policy in the field of regulating educational migration. The paper analyzed four groups of tasks set by countries that attract educational migrants, and identified one additional, comprehensive goal for the development of national higher education systems. In accordance with the level of development and their political priorities, the LAC countries are also evaluated in terms of the compliance of the applied measures with the initial tasks that they set for the policy in the field of educational migration. The article substantiates the approach to the policy of stimulating educational emigration from developing countries as an import of educational services and draws conclusions about the feasibility of developing systems for evaluating the effectiveness of expenditures on the implementation of state policy in the field of educational migration management.