bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Una mirada biológico-social en las características clínicas de adultos cubanos infectados por el virus SARS CoV2.
Authors: Despaigne Daysi Antonia Navarro , Navarro Annia Duany , Nápoles Miguel Sarduy , Ovies Blanca Rosa Manzano
Published: December 2020

Introducción: Reportes iníciales de la infección por virus SARS CoV2 identificaron el sexo masculino con mayor riesgo de incidencia y letalidad, y en la mujer se particularizo el embarazo. El aislamiento social tiene impacto en hombres y mujeres. En Cuba, las personas con la enfermedad COVID 19 tienen distribución similar según sexos, seria pertinente identificar  que ocurre en la mujer de edad mediana, donde los cambios biológicos de la menopausia y la sobrecarga  de su labor social, deben  influir en el comportamiento de la enfermedad.

Objetivo: Describir la incidencia y letalidad de los adultos con infección por el virus SARS-CoV2 con énfasis en la mujer de edad mediana.

Metodología: De los reportes del Ministerio de Salud Pública de Cuba se extrajeron: total de personas de ambos sexos con edades entre 20-59, agrupadas 20-39; 40-49 y 50-59 años, que según el ciclo de vida de la mujer fueron considerados años: reproductivos, en transición a la menopausia y de posmenopausia respectivamente. Se calcularon: la tasa de incidencia y la letalidad según sexo,  y  subconjunto de edades.

Resultados: Los adultos entre 20 y 59 años fueron los de mayor incidencia entre los pacientes activos. La  tasa, superior en las mujeres con edades entre  50- 59 años. La letalidad fue mayor en el sexo masculino,  y en las mujeres en el grupo de posmenopausia. El alcoholismo estuvo presente en  la mortalidad en varones entre 20- 29 años.

Conclusiones: se requiere visualizar la  influencia entre los cambios biológicos asociados con la menopausia  y la sobrecarga de género en el comportamiento de la COVID19  en la mujer de edad mediana.
Analysis of the Competitive Activity Structure of Skilled Female Basketball Players
Authors: Doroshenko Eduard , Sushko Ruslana , Shamardin Valerij , Prykhodko Volodymyr , Shapovalova Iryna , Yelisieieva Daria , Demidova Oksana , Yakovenko Artem
Published: December 2020

The study purpose was to examine, analyze, and generalize the competitive activity structure based on the hierarchy of technical and tactical indicators of skilled female basketball players in won and lost games using principal component analysis. Materials and methods. The study participants were 96 professional female basketball players, members of national teams of Spain, France, Belgium, Greece, Turkey, Latvia, Italy, and Slovakia, which took the 1st-8th places in the final tournament of the European Basketball Championship 2017. The study analyzed 16 main technical and tactical indicators of skilled female basketball players in 52 official games to examine and interpret the obtained results using principal component analysis. The total number of observations is 52. Results. The experimental indicators obtained during the study made it possible to examine and analyze the grouping of elements of the competitive activity structure of skilled female basketball players, to interpret the obtained results in order to define informative criteria for optimizing training and improving the competitive activity effectiveness. The study revealed considerable differences in the competitive activity structure in won and lost games: in accordance with the most significant indicators of factor loadings, the percentage of a sample of elements that correlate with one another is: for won games – 67.40%, for lost games – 69.52%. Conclusions. Principal component analysis is quite effective and informative for studying the competitive activity structure of skilled female basketball players. It was demonstrated that the greatest difficulties in studying the competitive activity structure in basketball using principal component analysis are the selection of indicators that do not duplicate one another and are not calculated, expert interpretation of the obtained results, and algorithmization of special analysis of technical and tactical indicators.
Gender-Related Peculiarities of 7-Year-Old Schoolchildren’s Motor Fitness
Authors: Ivashchenko Olha , Nosko Yuliia , Bartik Pavol , Makanin Oleksii
Published: December 2020

The purpose of the study was to identify gender-related peculiarities of 7-year-old schoolchildren’s motor fitness.  Materials and methods. The study participants were 59 7-year-old schoolchildren (girls – 27, boys – 32). The children and their parents were informed about all the features of the study and gave their consent to participate in the experiment. The study used the following research methods: analysis of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical observations, testing of motor fitness, probabilistic approach to assessing the learning process, methods of mathematical statistics. The study recorded the primary schoolchildren’s level of proficiency in gymnastic exercises. The coefficient was determined by the formula: p = (m/n)×100, where p is the level of proficiency, m is the number of successfully performed exercises, n is the total number of attempts to perform the exercise. In the experiment, the study controlled the level of proficiency in the following exercises: forward roll; backward roll; shoulderstand with bent legs. Results. The differences in the development level of movement coordination of individual parts of the body and vestibular stability are not statistically significant; in the 7-year-old girls and boys, there is a statistically significant difference in the development level of strength, speed strength, speed, endurance, and the level of proficiency in acrobatic exercises. Conclusions. A canonical discriminant function can be used to classify and identify the indicators that have the greatest weight in assessing gender-related peculiarities of 7-year-old schoolchildren’s motor fitness. In assessing gender-related peculiarities of 7-year-old schoolchildren’s motor fitness, these indicators include the level of proficiency in acrobatic exercises, the level of relative strength of shoulder flexors, endurance, and speed strength.
Judgements Without Trial in Civil Proceedings in Malaysia: A Brief Analysis on the Burden of Proof Required
Authors: Yaakob Haniwarda
Published: December 2020

Civil proceedings involve a complex procedure with various interlocutory applications before the matter is set for trial. Some of the interlocutory applications, namely applications to enter judgment in default, to strike out pleading and for summary judgment, may result in the plaintiff obtaining early judgment or disposal of the case without a full trial. Interestingly, these applications require a different burden of proof for the plaintiff to satisfy. This article seeks to explore the burden of proof necessitated in those applications in order to evaluate the likelihood of the plaintiff obtaining judgment without trial. In achieving this objective, the process of civil proceedings in Malaysia is briefly explained. This is followed by an analysis on the burden of proof required in the said applications. It is observed that although judgment in defaults or summary judgment may be entered against the defendant upon the plaintiff’s satisfaction of mere procedural requirements, it is equally ‘easy’ for the defendant to set aside or oppose such judgment or application. A conclusion can be derived that civil procedure in Malaysia allows the defendant a sufficient right or opportunity to have ‘his day in court’ by placing a low threshold for him set aside judgment in default or oppose summary judgment application. Further, it is also observed that a stringent burden of proof is needed for the plaintiff to be able to strike out the defendant’s defence and enter judgment on his behalf. This is, arguably crucial so as to cloth the defendant with the right to a fair trial which includes the right to be heard and present their cases sufficiently.
Pengemukakan Dokumen Elektronik sebagai Keterangan dalam Perbicaraan Mahkamah Syariah
Authors: Yahya Mohamad Azhan , Mohd Shariff Ahmad Azam , Mat Rashid Azizah , Hashim Fatimah Yusro
Published: December 2020

Keterangan dokumen elektronik sering kali dikemukakan dalam perbicaraan di mahkamah syariah. Sekiranya didapati relevan, mempunyai nilai probatif dan koroboratif yang tinggi, serta terjaga rantaian keterangan dan jagaannya, sudah pasti ianya akan diterima oleh mahkamah syariah sebagai keterangan sekaligus membolehkannya diguna pakai sebagai asas penghakiman mahkamah. Keterangan dokumen elektronik berfungsi untuk membuktikan fakta isu dan fakta relevan serta digunakan untuk menyokong keterangan-keterangan lain yang dikemukakan dalam sesuatu perbicaraan. Penulisan ini mensasarkan tiga objektif. Objektif pertama mensasarkan untuk menganalisis prinsip syariah serta pengaplikasian peruntukan undang-undang berkaitan pengemukaan keterangan dokumen elektronik di mahkamah syariah. Objektif kedua mensasarkan untuk mengenal pasti permasalahan yang wujud. Objektif ketiga mensasarkan untuk mencadangkan penyelesaian ke atas permasalahan yang telah dikenal pasti. Penulisan yang dilaksanakan adalah bercirikan doktrinal serta dianalisis secara kualitatif. Temu bual ke atas pengamal undang-undang syariah turut dilakukan untuk menyokong dapatan penulisan. Penulis mendapati keterangan dokumen elektronik boleh dikemukakan serta dijadikan sebagai asas penghakiman kes sekiranya mahkamah syariah menerimanya sebagai keterangan. Walau bagaimanapun, pendefinisian keterangan dokumen elektronik yang kabur di bawah Enakmen Keterangan Mahkamah Syariah telah mengakibatkan pengaplikasian undang-undangnya serta proses pengemukaannya di mahkamah syariah menjadi turut tidak jelas. Penulisan ini seterusnya mencadangkan agar definisi keterangan dokumen elektronik di bawah prinsip syariah diperjelaskan lagi agar kebolehterimaan, pengemukaan serta pengaplikasian undang-undangnya menjadi jelas.
Peculiarities of Self-Concept in Women Practicing Commercial Sex
Authors: Vartanyan G.A. , Gorbatov S. , Murtazina I.R.
Published: December 2020

The article presents the results of studying the specifics of self-concept in women, practicing commercial sex. 61 women aged 18-37 were examined, with 32 of them working in "intimacy parlors" (M±SD=25,94±5,30) and 29 socially adapted women (M±SD=27,69±4,69). It was checked whether there are differences in personality organization between the women engaged in prostitution and the socially adapted ones. It is revealed that the women engaged in sex-services don't feel themselves belonging to their professional community or their particular social standing. They associate their interests, resources and leisure time with the time they spend at work, and are also distinguished by deficient responsibility and inconstancy; from those around them such women expect stereotypical attitude towards themselves. In psychologically meaningful and stressful situations they tend to lower their mental and emotional strain or avoid it through deviant behavior. Prostitutes are distinguished by strong tendencies towards depression, suppressed aggression and self-aggression. Significant correlation has been established between prostitutes' self-attitude and their psychological make-up (sovereignty of their psychological personal space, aggressiveness, coping behavior).
On the issue of malignant uterine mucosal enlargements
Authors: Bykhovskiy S. B.
Published: December 2020

In the summer of 1896, I had to expel the uterus twice through the vagina due to cancer of the mucous membrane of her body. Both of these cases are of known interest because 1) cancer of the uterus, as far as I know, is considered, in contrast to cervical cancer, a phenomenon that is far from frequent; 2) both patients are young and 3) the development of the disease occurred, as they say, "in front of the eyes."
A child born without lower limbs
Authors: Znamenskiy N. V.
Published: December 2020

Father 22 years old, mother 18 years old, both in good health. First delivery two months before due date; the baby is a boy, chronically well-fed, weighing about 6 pounds; his defecation is correct. The only abnormality in the structure of the body is the absence of the lower limbs.
Beitrage zur Fraga der ectopischer Schwangers- chaft auf Grund des 14 jahrigen Materials der II geburtshulflichen und gynakologischen Klinik in Budapest
Authors: Khazan S. Yu.
Published: December 2020

There were 31 cases of all of these, and the majority of them were women between the ages of 20 and 30 who had already given birth more than once, and many of them had a longer or shorter interval between their last birth and their ectopic pregnancy. This leads us to believe that diseases after a long period of infertility could also have caused the abnormal pregnancy.
Bericht uber 105 Gebnrten bei engem Becken aus den Jahren 1891—1895
Authors: Khazan S. Yu.
Published: December 2020

Over the time span of the 4289 deliveries at the Prague German clinic, narrow pelvis was observed only 105 times, or 2.44%, indicating that this anomaly is relatively rare in Bohemia.
Protocols
Meeting of the obstetric and gynecological society in kiev
No. 83.
April 25, 1896
Authors: Rein G. E. , Ott D. O.
Published: December 2020

Was chaired by the beginning of the appointment of prof. G.E. Rein, and then prof. D.O. Ott.Present: D. A. Abuladze, M. F. Voznesenskiy. D. A. Vorobiev M. A. Voskresenskiy, E. G. Gurin, Yu. A. Gizhytskiy N. P. Dyakonenko V. P. Zhemchuzhnikov, D. A. Karra, K. K. Kegler, P. Yu. Krol , G. G. Levitsky, L. A. Malinovskiy, N. P. Maryanchik, N. K. Neyolov, P. T. Neishtube, V. P. Obraztsov, A. D. Pavlovskiy, G. F. Pisemskiy, N N. Podrѣzan, A. A. Redlikh, F. A. Savin, S. A. Tulub, N. V. Untinov, N. V. Shuvarsky, A. P. Yakhontov, E. F. Funke and 150 guests, in number of which many members of the I Congress of Russian Doctors were present in memory of N.I. Pirogov.
A case of tubal pregnancy
Authors: Andriyashev K.
Published: December 2020

A description of the actual pathological and anatomical preparation obtained from the autopsy of the corpse of a 20-year-old woman who died at 5 months of pregnancy with signs of internal bleeding.
Clauses about postnatal eclampsia
Authors: Maryannik N. P.
Published: December 2020

(Medical Review 1897 February p. 203).
A case of erythema in the postpartum period
Authors: Lipinskiy S. A.
Published: December 2020

(Protocols of ambushes. General doctors of Mogilev province. For 1894 and 1895 Mogilev on Dnipro. 1896, p. 79).
On the issue of the general and local action of mud baths (Lake Tambukan) of various strengths for female diseases
Authors: Libov B. A.
Published: December 2020

(Doctor, 1896, No. 51).
Dollken. For the development of the loop and its central connections. — Neurol. Centralblatt for 1899
Authors: Troshin G.
Published: December 2020

The author worked on the brains of young kittens using the Flechsig method. The loop (medial) ends in subst. reticularis area of the quadruple, in subst. nigra, in the red nucleus, mainly in the centro mediano and in the anterior branches of the ventral nuclei of the visual tubercle.
Maxillary odontogenic myxoma presenting mainly on nasal manifestation: a unique CT appearance of ‘floating’ tooth
Authors: Juhari Najlaa Raihana , Wee Chong Aun
Published: December 2020

An odontogenic myxoma is a benign odontogenic tumor with locally aggressive behavior. It is relatively rare in the oral cavity. The diagnosis poses a challenge because its features overlap with those of other benign and malignant neoplasms. We present an unusual case of odontogenic myxoma with involvement of the maxilla extending to the maxillary sinus in a 17-year-old lady. A unique computed tomography (CT) appearance revealed a well circumscribed lytic lesion arising from the left maxilla causing expansion and thinning of the maxillary cortex. There is a discernible tooth with adjacent amorphous calcification in a round formation noted within the lesion. Biopsy revealed an odontogenic myxoma. The patient however did not undergo surgical excision as was not consented at the time of this write ups. This paper highlights the unique radiographic appearance of the pathology that has not been reported so far as well as to discuss its clinical significance.  
Phagosyncope: an unusual presentation of airway malfunction due to acquired laryngomalacia in an elderly Indian male
Authors: Suresh Indrajit , Challa Suhas , Gattavadi Sanjana Narendran
Published: December 2020

Acquired laryngomalacia is an uncommon entity in adults. It may often be misdiagnosed, under-reported or confused with respiratory diseases such as bronchial asthma. The exact pathogenesis of acquired laryngomalacia remains poorly understood, although many at-risk groups have been identified. High pitched inspiratory stridor which worsens with physical exertion is often encountered in patients. Predominantly being a mechanical issue, wherein supraglottic structures occlude the airway, causing respiratory distress and hypoventilation, adult laryngomalacia may cause choking episodes. In the elderly, where mucosal laxity and poor neuromuscular control may be encountered, a possibility of this illness must be kept in mind in those presenting with respiratory symptoms. Supraglottoplasty remains the best mode of treatment currently and has a high success rate. The authors report a case of acquired laryngomalacia in an elderly male, who presented with an unusual cluster of complaints. He underwent detailed evaluation for confirmation of his diagnosis and underwent surgical correction, which ameliorated his condition.
Resurfacing of facial acne scars with pulsed carbon dioxide laser: a case series of 10 patients
Authors: Gosavi Anil P. , Chavan Ravindranath B. , Kundale Darshana R. , Bhatt Neelam
Published: December 2020

Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder affecting 80% of people between 11-30 years of age with many experiencing some degree of scarring. Pulsed wave carbon dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing is a recent addition in armamentarium of treatment options for acne scars. This study focuses on one of the most common type of acne complication - atrophic scars treated with pulsed wave carbon dioxide laser. To evaluate efficacy of pulsed carbon dioxide laser for treatment of mild to moderate atrophic facial acne scars. 10 subjects (6 male and 4 females, aged 22-35 years) with skin type III-V and atrophic acne scars were treated with 4 sessions of carbon dioxide non-ablative laser resurfacing on 6 weeks interval. 7 out of 10 subjects in our study perceived an excellent to good improvement with 2 patients showing fair improvement and 1 patient with no improvement. Adverse effects were limited to prolonged erythema (two patients), and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (three patient). Excellent to good clinical improvement observed in 70% of patients with acne scars. This underscore pulsed carbon dioxide laser’s effectiveness in the treatment of mild to moderate atrophic acne scars.
Experimental Study of a Dual-Fuel Generator Set Operating on Diesel Fuel Direct Injected and Hydrous Ethanol Fumigation at Different Loads
Authors: Telli Giovani D. , Altafini Carlos R. , Costa Carlos A. , Rosa Josimar S. , Rocha Luiz A.O. , Lorenzini Giulio
Published: December 2020

The sizable global use of fossil energy and the worries about harmful emissions to the environment and human health have led investigations focused on using renewable fuels. Ethanol seems to be a desirable renewable fuel due to availability and significant production. The ethanol fumigation in compression ignition engines has been explored as a possible solution to enhance efficiency and decrease harmful and pollutant gases. This study investigates the effects of a generator set running on directly injected diesel fuel containing 7% biodiesel in volume and port fuel injected hydrous ethanol in different loads. The experiments were carried out in a diesel engine with specific loads, and the ethanol substitution rate ranged from 9% to 52% by energy. Results showed a significant decrease up to 61% in smoke opacity. An improvement of about 9.7% at 7.0 kW in global thermal efficiency was observed. Nevertheless, the other loads' efficiency deteriorated, resulting in a maximum decrease of about 14.6% at 4.0 kW. The total specific fuel consumption increased when ethanol was used, whereas the exhaust gas temperature decreased. The lowest NOX emissions found was 290 ppm at 6.0 kW and an ethanol energy ratio of 21%, although an increase in CO emissions was observed.
The BIOCEM Project: The Industrial Valorization of a Patent Through the “Proof of Concept” Program
Authors: Cardinale Tiziana , Sposato Corradino , Alba Maria Bruna , Feo Andrea , Leter Giorgio , De Fazio Piero
Published: December 2020

The aim of BIO-CEM project is focused to test an innovative patented concrete aeration system in scale-up pre-industial production of aerated autoclaved concrete blocks. The aeration system refers to the Bio-Aerated Autoclavated Concrete (BAAC) international patent n°102017000101039 - WO/2019/049005, developed by the ENEA researchers. This activity research is included in the “Proof of Concept Program” granted by ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development) in 2018, aiming to reduce the gap between research results and industrial application. The targets of BAAC innovation are addressed to energy saving, CO2 reduction and environmental sustainability, obtained also by complete recycling of waste materials. In this regard, preliminary experiments were conducted in laboratory to test different types of mix design for the optimization of quality parameters such as: mechanical strength, thermal insulation and environmental impact. These tests are the first step of the industrial scale up, made in partnership with EKORU srl that has contributed with its own expertise and industrial plant facility.
3D Transient Spray Cooling Heat Transfer Simulation for Metallic Slabs of Various Alloys
Authors: Elguerri Mohamed , Belfodil Farid , El Guerri Yassine , Bouragba Abdelilah
Published: December 2020

Water spray cooling is widely used in many industrial processes to control the surface dissipation of a material ported at high temperatures. To predict heat transfer and obtain the rate of required temperature distributions of the surface, it is necessary to understand the basic spray cooling dynamics and a more precise estimation of the heat transfer rate. This paper is about a three-dimensional simulation to estimate the transient heat transfer obtained locally by water spray to reduce the temperature of heated metal. The use of water spraying is a practical and flexible process. It is possible to vary, in space, time, and in large proportions the flux of extracted heat and controls the density of the flow of water which is a key element and very simple to achieve. Globally, the aim of this study is to simulate the spray cooling of different metal slabs for various alloys (steel, cast iron, titanium, nickel) by mainly comparing cooling in maps of iso-surfaces and in curves (at starts and globally) obtained after estimation of the heat flux.
Investigation of the scale effect and the concept of a representative volume element of rocks in relation to porosity
Authors: Khassanov Damir I. , Lonshakov Marat A.
Published: December 2020

The article discusses the concepts of upscaling, the representative volume element (RVE) of the geological environment in relation to porosity from the point of view of the theory of structured continuum. The manifestation of the large-scale effect of porosity in terrigenous and carbonate reservoirs has been studied. The analysis of domestic and foreign methods of core sampling was carried out using the example of the Schlumberger company to study the porosity and permeability of the core in petrophysical laboratories and calculate the RVE of rock samples according to the porosity values ​​determined by analyzing the pore-network model, liquid saturation, nuclear magnetic resonance and X-ray computed tomography, as well as the gas-volumetric method. The features and reasons for the manifestation of the large-scale effect of porosity in heterogeneous carbonate reservoirs have been studied. Methods for quantitative assessment of the anisotropy of rocks in the study of heterogeneity of rocks are considered. The necessity of taking into account the scale effect of porosity in the analysis of the correlation dependence “core - geophysical well logging”, established from the porosity data for both terrigenous and carbonate sections. The feasibility of using a core with a diameter of 60–100 mm and standard-size samples is considered when comparing laboratory values ​​of porosity and porosity values ​​determined from logging data. A study of direct and indirect petrophysical methods for determining the porosity of core samples was carried out when solving the same problems to identify the minimum representative volume of a core sample. It has been established that direct methods are the most effective in terms of time and financial costs for the prompt calculation of porosity coefficients for specimens with a diameter and height of 30–100 mm. The analysis of the porosity data ultimately made it possible to study the manifestation of the scale effect of porosity with a change in the sample size. A detailed analysis of published works will allow in the future to develop our own effective sampling technique for determining the RVE of the core interval as applied to porosity.
Association of Serum Complement Components (C3 and C4) with Disease Activity in Yemeni Bronchial Asthmatic Patients
Authors: Mahmoud Al-Azab  , Mohammed Safi  , Elina Idiiatullina  , Mohammed Al Shaikh  , Abdulbaki Al-Robasi  , Mohammed Awsh  , Salah Adlat  , Khaled Al-Moyed
Published: December 2020

Objective: To assess the role of the complement components (C3 and C4) in the pathogenesis and severity of bronchial asthma (BA) among Yemeni patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional, clinic-based study was conducted in Sana’a city, Yemen in the period from March to June 2012. It included 100 BA patients, where demographic and clinical data were collected using a pre-designed, structured questionnaire. Blood samples then collected by venipuncture, and sera were then separated and tested for the levels of C3 and C4 by immunoturbidimetry assay. Data were analyzed using suitable statistical tests using IBM SPSS Statistics, version

Results: Of 100 patients, 53% were males and 29% were older than 40 years. The mean age of patients was 34.7± 17.5 years (range: 6–80). The majority of patients had active asthma (81.0%) and experienced asthma for more than two years (66.0%). Dyspnea (81.0%) and cough (65.0%) were the most frequent clinical features, while edema (11.0%) was the least frequent clinical feature among asthmatic patients. The mean level of serum C3 among BA patients was elevated (127.9 ± 21.3 mg/dL) and was significantly higher among females, patients aged 40 years or older and those with active BA, but there was no statistically significant difference with respect to the duration of asthma. In contrast, the mean level of serum C4 was normal (27.6 ± 8.8 mg/dL) but was significantly higher among patients aged 40 years or older and those having asthma for more than two years. Wheezing was significantly associated with the mean level of serum C3 among BA patients. Similarly, the mean level of serum C4 was significantly higher among patients having cough.

Conclusions: The majority of Yemeni patients with BA have elevated levels of serum C3, which can be significantly higher in females, patients older than 40 years and those with active asthma. On the other hand, the levels of serum C4 are normal among the majority of Yemeni patients with BA, but these can be elevated among those with severe clinical features or long-term asthma.

Keywords: Active asthma, Bronchial asthma, Complement, C3, C4, Yemen
HOLISTIC APPROACH IN DEALING WITH MENTAL STRESS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A REVIEW
Authors:   Department of Pharmacy, Barkatullah University, Bhopal., Priyanka Sharma , Jitendra Malviya ,   Department of Pharmacy, Barkatullah University, Bhopal.
Published: December 2020

This review article is based on the holistic methods which can be helpful in maintaining mental stress caused by different reasons like lockdown, economic conditions, stress due to social distancing, stress due to lack of work, family disputes due to lockdown, no work and to protect physical health etc.An emotional turmoil is there in the mind of lots of people because of the current unavoidable circumstances created due to pandemic COVID 19.A much-needed approach in improving mental health is required for unavoidable circumstances like epidemics,violence etc.Holistic approach is beneficial because medicines for mental disorders have side effects like addiction.The World Health Organization (WHO) defines holistic health as:Viewing man in his totality within a wide ecological spectrum, and emphasizing the view that ill health or disease is brought about by an imbalance, or disequilibrium, of man in his total ecological system and not only by the causative agent and pathogenic evolution.
COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LATERAL POSITION AND SUPINE POSITION ON PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND COMFORT AMONG PATIENTS WITH RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION
Authors:   M.Sc. (N), College of Nursing, Wanless Hospital, Miraj Medical Centre, Miraj , Dist- Sangli. Maharashtra, India., Sabu Leeja
Published: December 2020

Background:Standard nursing care for critically ill patients includes lateral positioning. A therapeutic regimen of lateral positioning may reduce the adverse effects of prolonged bed rest and to improve oxygenation in patients with unilateral lung disease and decrease the length of stay in the intensive care unit. Physiological adaptations mainly due to the effect of gravity occurs during changes of position and can influence the symptoms of various diseases involving not only the circulatory system but also other systems like respiratory system and digestive system. Objectives:1) To assess the effectiveness of lateral position on physiological parameters and comfort among clients with respiratory tract infection.2).To assess the effectiveness of supine position on physiological parameters and comfort among clients with respiratory tract infection.3) To compare the effectiveness of lateral position and supine position on physiological parameters and comfort among clients with respiratory tract infection. Methods:The research approach adopted for the study was quantitative comparative experimental approach study, the research design used was Repeated Measure design. By using non probability purposive sampling 40 respiratory patients admitted in ICUs of Wanless Hospital .The content validity and reliability of the tool was done , which was suggested that the tool was reliable(r=0.70). Result:The major findings revealed that, Effectiveness of lateral position followed by supine position to see the physiological parameter is done by observational checklist (heart rate, respiratory rate, spo2, tidal volume)was significant but BP was not significant. Comfort by Likert scale was highly significant (p<0.0001). Statistical analysis is done by (paired and unpaired t test) Result showed that lateral position had significantly higher mean Pao2 than the supine position (p<0.0001) Thus findings reveals that H1 is accepted and null hypothesis is rejected. Conclusion:Lateral position was found to be effective in respiratory tract infection patients which gave a significant change in physiological parameters and comfort compared to supine position.
ASSESSMENT OF TOTAL PHENOL AND FLAVONOID CONTENT OF COSTUS SPECIOSUS AND CATHARANTHUS ROSEA IN DIFFERENT GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS OF BALAGHAT DISTRICT, MADHYA PRADESH
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Biotechnology, Govt.V.Y.T.PG.Autonomous College Durg, Chhattisgarh, India., Prabha Lahare Rajeshwari , Yadav Harishankar ,   Uchh Madhyamik Shikshak, Govt. H.S. School Nikkum (Birsa), Balaghat, (M.P.), India.
Published: December 2020

Phenols and flavonoids are secondary metabolites of the plant and play a key role in scavenging free radicals and act as antioxidant. Costus speciosus (Costaceae family) and Catharanthus rosea (Apocynaceae family) are important ornamental and ethno medicinal plant rich in bioactive compounds used for treatment of several types of diseases. The plants are well known for their various pharmacological activities such as anti-diabetic, anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, anti-diuretic, antiulcer and anti-diarrheal activities. In the present study the total phenol and flavonoid content of root methanol extract of both plants were determined from five blocks of Balaghat district Madhya Pradesh. Folin-Ciocalteau assay was used to determine total phenol content and aluminium chloride method for flavonoid content using gallic acid and quercetin as standard respectively. The result showed highest concentration of total phenol content in Birsa block for both C. speciosus (95.85Â±1.56 mg GAE/g) and C. rosea (82.32Â±0.81 mg GAE/g). The total flavonoid content was found highest in Paraswada block for C. speciosus (97.67Â±0.53mg/QE) and Baihar block for C. rosea (93.20Â±0.54mg/QE). The ratio of flavonoid to the phenolic in each extract was also determined to as certain extracts that are rich in flavonoids.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CEA AND CA15-3 IN EARLY BREAST CANCER ITS ASSOCIATION WITH CLINICO PATHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS A SINGLE-CENTER STUDY IN MADINAH, SAUDI ARABIA
Authors:   Medical Oncology Consultant, Assistant Professor, College Of Medicine, Taibah University., Mulla Nasser , Bin Saad Yara ,   Internal Medicine Residents, King Fahad Hospital, Ministry of Health, Madinah, Saudi Arabia., Alharbi Jamlaa ,   Internal Medicine Residents, King Fahad Hospital, Ministry of Health, Madinah, Saudi Arabia., Alalwi Salwa ,   Internal Medicine Residents, King Fahad Hospital, Ministry of Health, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Published: December 2020

Background and Aims: The utility of measuring carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and cancer antigen 15-3 (CA15-3) levels in patients with breast cancer remains controversial. The present study aims to investigate the association between tumor markers [cancer antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)] and clinicopathological characteristics. Methods: Serum preoperative CEA and CA 15-3 concentration levels were measured in a total of 135 breast cancer patients.The association of tumor markers levels with clinicopathological characteristics were analyzed. Results: Elevated serum levels of CEA and CA15-3 were identified in 26 (19.26%) and 20 (14.8%) patients, respectively. Increased CEA levels were not associated with age, histological type, tumor size, tumor grade, breast cancer stages, or breast cancer types. CA15-3 levels were positively correlated with the size of the primary tumor (P<0.026) but had no significant correlation with the other factors. Conclusions: The elevation of CA 15-3 was positively correlated with the size of the primary tumor.
DIVERSITY OF ANGIOSPERM CLIMBER SPECIES IN POINT CALIMERE WILDLIFE AND BIRD SANCTUARY, TAMIL NADU
Authors:   Siddha Medicinal Plants Garden, CCRS, Mettur, Salem, Tamil Nadu., Sorna Subramanian M. Padma , Ganthi A. Saravana ,   Department of Botany, Rani Anna Govt. College for Women, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu., Subramonian K. ,   Department of Botany, The MDT Hindu College, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
Published: December 2020

Climbers are currently understood to have a range of important ecological functions in forest dynamics. Climbers are already recognized as an important group for tropical biodiversity, playing a key role in ecosystem level processes and providing resources for pollinators and dispersers. The present study is an attempt to document different climber species and their uses in Point Calimere Wildlife and Birds Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India. The present study recorded 53 herbaceous climbers and 21 lianas from all the forests types of Point Calimere Sanctuary, covering 25 families. Considering all climbers and lianas, 40 species are stem twiners, 2 species are branch twiners, 4 are spiny Climbers, 19 species are tendril climbers and 8 species are hook climbers. Most of the lianas are distributed in scrub forests and many climbers are recorded in wet lands. 53 medicinal climbers are recorded in the study area. Roots and leaves are widely used to treat diseases. To obtain a better comprehension of the floristic, ecological and biogeographical patterns of climbing species at a global scale, it is of the utmost importance that future studies include an increased number of subtropical and temperate sites.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF IMPLEMENTATION MODULE BASED ON THE IMAGE PROCESS (D-GP) ON CHEMISTRYIN HIGH SCHOLL STUDENT
Authors:   Magister Natural Science Education, University of Jember, Indonesia., Iffah Ilmiah Ika ,   MAN 2 Jember, Indonesia., a Sutarto ,   Magister Natural Science Education, University of Jember, Indonesia., b Nuriman ,   Magister Natural Science Education, University of Jember, Indonesia., c Indrawati ,   Magister Natural Science Education, University of Jember, Indonesia., Mudakir Imam ,   Magister Natural Science Education, University of Jember, Indonesia., Narulita Erlia ,   Magister Natural Science Education, University of Jember, Indonesia.
Published: December 2020

Chemistry is a branch of natural sains educations. Chemistry has different characteristics from other scientific studies. Some of these characteristics include the concept that is abstract, simple, tiered, structured and is a science capable of describing facts in everyday life. The problem that occurs in chemistry learning at this time is the unavailability of teaching materials that can increase learning motivation and able to relate material to problems in everyday life so that sudent learning outcomes are not satisfactory. One solution to this learning learning problem is the use of textbook teaching materials with process images (D-GP) that are valid, practical and effective. This type of research is R and D research and its research design refers to the 4D (Thiagarajan) development model with the stages of defining, designing, developing, and disseminating. The results of this study indicate that there is a correlation between textbooks and process drawings (D-GP) on student motivation and learning outcomes. The data obtained before using the dictates with process images (D-GP) student learning motivation was 28.7% and after using the colligative nature of the solution (D-GP) it became 29.5%. Student learning outcomes also increased to 76% with very high score criteria. The results of these studies prove that there is a correlation between the use of textbooks and process images on student motivation and learning outcomes.
Multi-residue Analysis of Organochlorine Pesticides in Cocoa Beans (Theobroma cacao) and Soils from Ondo, Nigeria
Authors: N Ihedioha Janefrances
Published: December 2020

Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) residues were determined in a total of 160 samples comprising of cocoa beans and soil collected from four major cocoa farms in Ondo, Nigeria. The residues were extracted with dichloromethane, cleaned up by column chromatography and analysed with Gas Chromatography-Electron Capture Detector (GC-ECD). In the analysed cocoa samples, endrin and endosulfan I had the highest incidence of occurrence of 93% and 89%, respectively while lindane and heptachlor had the least occurrence of 19%. High incidences of occurrence in the soil samples were observed in endrin (93%) and endosulfan I (94%) while the least occurrence was α-HCH (13%). The total residual concentrations of the OCPs were higher in the cocoa samples compared to the soil samples. The mean residual levels of HCHs (α, β, δ) aldrin, dieldrin, endrin and endosulfan I and cis-permethrin in the cocoa samples were above Maximum Residual Limits (MRL) established by WHO/FAO while aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, endosulfans in the soil sample analysed were above MRL established by Netherlands. Bioaccumulation factor > 1 was recorded in most of the cocoa samples from the different farms especially for endrin, dieldrin, endosulfan I and trans-permethrin. This gives cause for concern considering the adverse health hazards pose by these pesticides.
Coconut Shell Biochar for Removal of Cu(II) from Aqueous Solution
Authors: Hasana Nur Hanani
Published: December 2020

The ability of coconut shell biochar (CSB) and acid-base modified coconut shell biochar (MCSB) for the removal of copper (Cu(II)) from aqueous solution is examined. The basic characteristics of CSB as well as MCSB such as proximate analysis, pH value, surface area, surface morphology and surface functional groups are investigated. The individual effect of initial concentration and contact time on the removal efficiency of Cu(II) by CSB and MCSB was determined using one variable at a time (OVAT) approach. In addition, the response surface methodology (RSM) approach is applied to determine the combined effects of variables (pH, contact time and particle size) on the removal efficiency of Cu(II) ion. The RSM results for the MCSB showed that Cu(II) maximum removal efficiency is 99.50% at pH 7, contact time of 60 min, and particle size of 0.60 mm, respectively. It can be concluded that MCSB has greater potential than CSB to be utilized as an adsorbent for Cu(II) removal in water bodies.
Examination of Impact of Arsenic Stress on Soil Microbes
Authors: Sultana Rashida
Published: December 2020

The research was performed at Botany department, Nusrat Jahan College Rabwah Pakistan to screen stress tolerance level of soil microbes (pseudomonas and penicillium) taken from NARC (National Agricultural Research Centre) Pakistan against different levels of sodium arsenite stress (1 mg/L to 10 mg/L). The research was based on completely randomized design. Three drops were applied to microbes grown on CLED (cysteine-, lactose-, and electrolyte-deficient) media to determine zone of inhibition through disk, well and spread method, while control group was without sodium arsenite application. After application of various levels of arsenic stress organisms were incubated for 24 h at 37°C. After incubation, zones of inhibition were measured. Our study has shown that both micobes cannot overcome higher levels of arsenic stress because in higher stress petriplates, increased inhibitory zones were observed.
Women Residents’ Quality of Life in the Shophouse in Medan, Indonesia
Authors: Zahrah Wahyuni
Published: December 2020

In Medan, Indonesia, shop houses are famous buildings, though they have spatial and thermal comfort limitations. This investigation aims to find out the essence of shop house women residents' quality of life. This research is a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. The collection of data used in-depth interviews with seven women dwellers. The research indicates that the quality of life in women's view is not determined by mere material abundance, but rather by feeling sufficient and gratitude. This research can contribute to enriching the quality of life and built environment studies of urban mixed-use living.  
Keywords: shop house; quality of life; women; mixed-use living
eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i15.2495.
The homomorphic image of a pure hereditary algebras with a distinguished idempotent
Authors: Knyazev Oleg V.
Published: December 2020

Inherently pure algebras are studied. Properties of the class of inherently pure algebras with an idempotent are described.
Postmodernism and feminism
Authors: Kuparashvili Mziya J. , Vetrova-Deglan Meri S.
Published: December 2020

The main problem that postmodernism faces in solving its own problems and in achieving its own goals is the relationship between arguments expressed in terms of a rational paradigm and attempts to avoid the system of rationalism. Analysis of postmodern experiences shows that new concepts, signs, communications, and systems of thought that can give new, fundamentally working models will never be born in the same state of thought, in the same images and their meanings. In this context, it is important to vesnitskii experience different experiences and awareness of reality, and asserts its right to participate in shaping the world's future.
The narrative of science and irony in «Rick and Morty»: metamodernism vs postmodernism
Authors: Ovodova Svetlana N. , Dobrotvorskiy Dmitry V.
Published: December 2020

The article reveals how the ideas of metamodernism influence the phenomena of mass culture. As an example, the animated series "Rick and Morty" is analyzed in detail, where the mechanisms of work of metamodern humor, oscillations, "new sincerity", post-irony are revealed, the narrative of science is analyzed from the standpoint of metamodernism. A distinction is made between the irony of postmodernism and the irony of metamodernism. In the animated series, the swing from irony, parody and pastiche to sincerity and seriousness is carried out when representing the topics of raising children in an incomplete family, suppressing information about the ecological situation, aggressive colonialist policy, cultural trauma, globalism and capitalism, the status of science in modern society.
Philosophical contexts in Mary Shelley’s novel «Frankenstein»
Authors: Ozherelyev Konstantin A.
Published: December 2020

The paper analyzes the key philosophical contexts and subtexts of M. Shelley’s most famous work “Frankenstein”. According to the author of the article, the philosophical layer of this Gothic novel consists of ideas and maxims that directly inherit the concepts of the worldview platforms of Plato, J.-J. Russo, G. W. F. Hegel, K. F. Volney, W. Godwin, M. Wollstonecraft, as well as the philosophy of the New Age and romanticism. An assumption is made, on the one hand, about the proximity of some worldview attitudes of these philosophers and the author of “Frankenstein” and, on the other hand, about the deliberate introduction of philosophical passages into the fabric of the novel, which play the role of retardation elements.
Mathematical modeling of the mosaic of forest systems
Authors: Volodchenkova L. A. , Guts A. K.
Published: December 2020

In the article a small review of the main mathematical models describing the mosaic dynamics of forest communities is given: catastrophic model, the Tuzinkevich model, the Hahyama model and gap-models.
Microsocial Determination of Coping Strategies of Youth in Situations of Family Interpersonal Conflicts
Authors: Belan Elena A.
Published: December 2020

The article discusses the results of the author's research obtained during the implementation of socio-psychological support of the individual in difficult life situations for several years. It is shown that coping strategies in situations of interpersonal intra-family conflicts in young people aged 18-20 years are mainly determined by the experience of their microsocial interaction. It is revealed that the accumulation of experience of microsocial interaction among young people aged 18-20 leads to an increase in the tendency to prefer coping strategies that are not related to the actual solution of the problem in the intra-family conflict. The results obtained have a pronounced practical significance and justify the need for training in constructive coping behavior in situations of intra family conflicts