bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Sistem Keuangan Desa dan Sistem Pengendalian Intern Pemerintah Terhadap Akuntabilitas Pengelolaan Dana Desa
Authors: Arfiansyah Mufti Arief
Published: October 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of the Village Finance System (Siskeudes) and the Government Internal Control System (SPIP) on the accountability of village fund management. This study refers to a quantitative approach to the population of villages in Wonogiri District. Determination of the sample by random sampling technique. The process of collecting data uses the questionnaire method. Respondents in this study were the Village Head and Village Secretary. Data analysis uses multiple regression analysis. The results showed that 1) The Village Financial System (SISKEUDES) affected the accountability of village fund management. 2) Government Internal Control System (SPIP) influences the accountability of village fund management.Keywords: Village Fund Management Accountability, Village Financial System, Government Internal Control System.JEL Classification Codes: C12, P25, R50
The Effect of Religiosity On Tax Evasion Behavior With Gender as a Moderating Variable
Authors: Illahi Ilham , Sumari Nini
Published: October 2022

Tax evasion is a form of non-compliance by taxpayers in paying taxes. Tax evasion behavior must be mitigated so that the country's economic growth can grow well. This study examines the effect of religiosity on tax evasion. To expand the test, the researcher included gender as a moderating variable. The object of this research is the students of the Islamic Economics and Business Faculty (FEBI) of IAIN Bukittinggi. The selection of this sample is based on the students of FEBI IAIN Bukittinggi who will enter the business world so that in the future they will become taxpayers. Through Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) testing was conducted to see the effect of gender variables in moderating the relationship between tax evasion and religiosity. The results of this study found that the level of student religiosity had no impact on reducing tax evasion. However, this study supports the findings of previous studies where gender has different reactions to tax evasion, female students are more likely to avoid tax evasion than male students.
Keywords: Tax Evasion, Religiosity, Gender, Taxpayers
Direct Activation of Toll-like Receptor 4 Signaling in Group 2 Innate Lymphoid Cells Contributes to Inflammatory Responses of Allergic Diseases
Authors: Li Xiao-Dong , She Li , Alanazi Hamad H. , Xu Yimin , Guo Shuting , Xiong Qingquan , Jiang Hui , Mo Kexin , Wang Jingwei , Chupp Daniel P. , Zan Hong , Xu Zhenming , Sun Yilun , Xiong Na , Zhang Nu , Xie Zhihai , Jiang Weihong , Zhang Xin , Liu Yong
Published: October 2022

Group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2) play a critical role in type 2
immunity. Although their classical activators are known to be host
epithelial-derived alarmin cytokines released from tissue damage at
barrier sites during microbial infections and allergen exposures, it
remains elusive whether ILC2 cells can be directly activated by
microbial ligands. Here we examined a number of microbial ligands and
identified lipopolysaccharides (LPS) from multiple species of
Gram-negative bacteria potently stimulated the cultured human ILC2 to
proliferate and produce massive amounts of type 2 effector cytokines
IL-5 and IL-13. RNA-seq data revealed a remarkably similar set of type 2
immune responsive genes induced by LPS and IL-33. However, blocking
IL-33 receptor signaling failed to decrease the effects of LPS. In
contrast, blocking TLR4 receptor, NF-kB and JAK pathways completely
abolished the growth and function of LPS-treated human ILC2.
Furthermore, ILC2 cells of TLR4 deficient mice were unable to respond to
LPS treatment in vitro and in vivo. Importantly, patients with allergic
rhinitis, atopic dermatitis and bacteremia had an increased number of
peripheral blood ILC2 cells that correlated with elevated serum
endotoxin. Collectively, these findings support a non-canonical mode of
direct activation of human ILC2 cells via the LPS-TLR4-NF-kB/JAK
signaling axis, which is independent of the classical IL-33-ST2 pathway.
Thus, targeting TLR4 signaling pathway might be developed as an
alternative approach to treat microbial infection-associated and
ILC2-mediated inflammatory conditions.
Switching Loss Reduction of Half-Bridge ZVS-PWM Inverter with Artificial Neural Network Controller
Authors: Revathi Shanmugaiya Pandiyan Mohan , Balamurugan Chinnapettai Ramalingam
Published: October 2022

In the development of power electronics, stationary power converting
devices like AC-DC converters and DC-AC inverters are used in various
industrial areas. The performance of DC-AC inverter is enhanced using
some controller techniques like PI, PR and PID, however it contains some
limitations like high complexity and high switching loss. The
application ranges of Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation (SPWM) are
wide-ranging, and it is essential to reduce its switching losses (SWLs),
also it includes higher switching frequencies, high frequency harmonics
generation and high attenuation. Moreover, the hard switching mechanism
used by the traditional inverter design suffers from a more significant
power loss, and it seems difficult to operate under high frequency.
Thus, this paper presented a new design named as an Artificial Neural
Network (ANN) Controller with soft-switching (SS) technique to minimize
the switching loss and enhance the converter efficiency. The zero
voltage switching- pulse width modulation (ZVS-PWM) inverter is designed
and the inverter gate pulse is tuned by ANN controller for reducing the
switching losses and harmonics. The advantage of ANN is the ability to
work without knowing the switching condition. For that, ANN controller
is used here for reducing the switching loss in ZVS-PWM inverter. The
MATLAB platform is used to implement the proposed work and the
performances are analysed in terms of input current, voltage, THD,
efficiency and so on. The proposed design results are compared with
other existing works to exhibit the superiority of the proposed inverter
design.
EU’s revised enlargement methodology: Emperor’s new clothes as the new iron curtain falls in Europe
Authors: Kovacevic Maja
Published: October 2022

The nature of the European Union (EU) as a global actor has long been the
subject of academic debate. Proponents of understanding the EU as a
normative, civilian force agree that its greatest transformative power lies
in its enlargement policy, which allows it to shape reforms in countries
that wish to become its members through strong conditioning. It is in this
context that we will analyse the new methodology of accession negotiations,
with the basic premise that it represents a debatable attempt of the EU to
preserve its transformative power in relation to candidate countries despite
the crisis of the enlargement policy and to further strengthen the already
strong mechanisms of conditionality that accompany this process. Two years
have passed since the new methodology was adopted, yet there have been no
significant changes. Meanwhile, the dramatic change in the geopolitical
situation, caused by the outbreak of war in Ukraine in February 2022, has
led to a sudden fall of the new Iron Curtain on the continent, creating
additional controversies regarding the enlargement policy: Will it apply
also to Eastern European countries in the future, and will it become part of
a differentiated integration? Also, the question of whether the EU can act
strategically towards establishing new relations in Europe is being raised
once again.
Orthodontic treatment protocols in patients with alveolar clefting: a survey of ACPA–approved cleft teams in the United States
Authors: Preston Kathryn , Chen Lucia , Brennan Tyler , Sheller Barbara
Published: October 2022

Objectives

To describe pre– and post–alveolar bone graft (ABG) practice protocols of orthodontists associated with American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association–approved cleft and cleft/craniofacial teams.

Materials and Methods

Electronic survey responses from team orthodontists were evaluated regarding pre-ABG orthodontic treatment type(s), timing of post-ABG imaging and post-ABG orthodontic treatment, and craniofacial orthodontic fellowship training status of the team orthodontists. A P value of <.05 was considered significant.

Results

Of 31 responding orthodontists, 54.8% had fellowship training and 45.2% did not. Pre-ABG orthodontic preparation ranged from solely maxillary expansion for alveolar segment alignment (35.5%) to a combination of maxillary expansion for both alveolar segment alignment and posterior crossbite correction, anterior tooth alignment, and anterior crossbite correction (19.4%). Most captured post-ABG radiographs prior to orthodontic tooth movement (90.3%). Orthodontists began treatment at least 6 months (35.5%), 2–4 months (32.3%), or 4–6 months (29%) post-ABG. No significant differences were found when comparing fellowship subgroups. In addition, 47.1% of fellowship-trained orthodontists deferred post-ABG orthodontic treatment to at least 6 months post-operatively, vs 21.4% of non–fellowship trained orthodontists (P = .14).

Conclusions

A large variation in approaches is evident in pre-ABG orthodontic treatment types and timing of post-ABG treatment. Post-operative imaging is pursued by most orthodontists to assess graft status prior to initiating orthodontic treatment. Additional clinical research is needed to support providers in their decision-making with regard to evidence-based approaches.
Peculiarities of the Course of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patients with New Coronavirus Infection
Authors:   Lipetsk City Emergency Hospital № 1, Lyubavin Aleksandr V. , Kotlyarov Stanislav N. ,   Ryazan State Medical University
Published: October 2022

INTRODUCTION: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is an important medical and social problem. It occupies one of the leading positions in the structure of morbidity, temporary and permanent disability and mortality. The peculiarities of the course of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients with new coronavirus infection COVID-19 are of great clinical interest. Studies have shown that the effect of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system consists not only the in direct cardiotoxic effect of the virus, but also in myocardial damage due to hemodynamic disorders, systemic hypoxia, destabilization of atherosclerotic plaques due to endothelial dysfunction, increased myocardial oxygen demand as a response to systemic inflammation, coagulopathy and others. An important role is played by the involvement of the vascular endothelium in the pathological process. There is extensive evidence of SARS-CoV-2 directly infecting endothelial cells because of the high level of expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2. The combination of ACS and new coronavirus infection is a frequent event in both infectious disease units and specialized coronary centers. However, many questions of pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management tactics of such patients are not clear enough. There are data on the manifestation of cardiovascular diseases against the background COVID-19. The difficulty is that clinical presentation of acute coronary syndrome in COVID-19 patients can be masked by peculiarities of the course of infectious disease itself. CONCLUSION: Differential diagnosis of COVID-19 and ACS has also become a problem for clinicians due to the fact that symptoms of chest pain or chest tightness are common in patients with new coronavirus infection. Myocardial damage in coronavirus infection can impair interpretation of the results of some clinical diagnostic tools. A complex disputable problem is assessment of prognosis in ACS combined with COVID-19. Most patients with COVID-19 have disorders of the clotting system, the severity of which determines the probability of adverse outcomes, above all, the risk of death.
Provision of People of Retirement Age with High-Tech Medical Care is One of the Most Important Trends of Healthcare Development
Authors:   Astrakhan State Medical University, Naberezhnaya Inna B.
Published: October 2022

BACKGROUND: The problem of demographic aging of the population is becoming increasingly important in the world. First of all, it is associated with a decline in the share of diseases with the acute course and an increasing number of chronic diseases. There is an increasing risk of initiation of diseases that require not only primary medical and rehabilitation care, but also high-tech care. AIM: Analyze the scope and structure of high-tech medical care (HTMC) rendered to people above the working age living in the Astrakhan region. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was carried out using a continuous method, with subsequent statistical processing. The observation period covered 2010 to 2019. This study included 21271 cases of HTMC rendered to people of the retirement age. A statistical research method was used with calculation of the relative values and analysis of the dynamic series. RESULTS: Showed 2.8-fold increase in the volume of HTMC rendered to people older than the working age. The main profiles were cardiovascular surgery, traumatology and orthopedics and oncology, which accounted for more than 4/5 of all cases of HTMC. In the total structure of people who received this type of medical care during the study period, the share of rural residents averaged 27.2%. Concerning the structure of outcomes of HTMC, in the absolute majority of patients (96%) despite the advanced age, improvement and recovery were achieved. It should be noted that ¾ of the total number of cases were managed in medical organizations in the city of Astrakhan, the rest of the patients were managed outside the city. CONCLUSION: The negative aspect is poor availability of HTMC for people living in rural areas and a limited number of profiles for which HTMC is provided within the region. This, in turn, leads to prolonged waiting for HTMC, and also to the need for long transportation of patients, which is not always possible.
Method of Modeling of Normobaric Chronic Hypoxia in Male Rats of WISTAR Line
Authors:   Ryazan State Medical University, Marsyanova Yuliya A. , Zvyagina Valentina I. ,   Ryazan State Medical University, Suchkova Ol’ga N. ,   Ryazan State Medical University
Published: October 2022

BACKGROUND: Hypoxia is a factor of development of many diseases, and, among other things, may be the cause of male infertility. The molecular basis of pathogenesis in hypoxia can serve a basis for the development of methods of treatment and correction. AIM: development of a model of chronic normobaric hypoxia in laboratory animals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study involved 32 mature male rats of Wistar line of 200–280 g mass. The animals were divided to 2 experimental groups and their control groups. In the first experimental model, a model of acute normobaric hypoxia with hypercapnia was used one time according to the method of M. V. Korableva and P. I. Lukienko (1976) in modification of N. D. Avseenko, in the second — a model of chronic hypoxia according to the method of acute normobaric hypoxic hypoxia with hypercapnia in our modification: the animals were placed in a hermetically closed chamber of 1.2 liter volume connected to the gas analyzer, and stayed there until the content of oxygen in the air decreased to 10%. Animals of the control groups were placed in ventilated chambers. The experiment was performed daily for 14 days. The activity of cytochrome oxidase (CO), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the mitochondrial fraction of seminal vesicles and epididymis was determined. RESULTS: In modeling of acute normobaric hypoxia, the activity of the studied enzymes did not show statistically significant changes. In an experiment with chronic normobaric hypoxia, the activity of SOD and CO was significantly reduced in all the studied tissues, and the activity of LDH — only in the tissues of the epididymis head. CONCLUSION: Changes in the activity of key enzymes of mitochondrial metabolism indicate the adaptation to hypoxia at the cellular and subcellular levels, which proves the effectiveness of the described model for further use in research.
Computer Program as Innovative Approach in Evaluation of Quality and Organization of Medical Care in Cosmetology
Authors:   Sechenov Moscow First Medical University, Olisova Ol’ga Yu. , Krasil’nikova Ol’ga N. ,   Regional Polyclinic “Esthetic Medicine”
Published: October 2022

INTRODUCTION: Injections of botulinum toxin preparations are the most popular cosmetic procedure. However, in practice, sufficient cosmetic effect is not always noted. Study, analysis and improvement of botulinum therapy by a doctor, familiarization of the patient with the correction plan including long-term monitoring, are necessary measures to increase the compliance and the extent of satisfaction with the results, which will permit to further improve the quality of medical care. Despite numerous developments in the field of organization and quality management in healthcare, this problem remains relevant today. The article describes a clinical example of using a computer program for evaluation of the evidence of facial mimic wrinkles after botulinum therapy in different follow-up periods, and evaluation of the effectiveness of botulinum therapy using mathematical model for calculation of the integral quality coefficient and visibility graphs. CONCLUSION: The program helps a practicing cosmetologist evaluate the effectiveness of the procedure, master the skills of quality expertise and improve organization of medical care in the field of esthetic medicine.
Extended Resection of Mesentery in Crohns Disease (Review)
Authors:   Moscow Clinical Research Center, Demidova Anastasiya A. , Danilov Mikhail A. ,   Moscow Clinical Research Center, Leont’yev Aleksandr V. ,   Moscow Clinical Research Center, Abdulatipova Zaira M. ,   Moscow Clinical Research Center, Saakyan Georgiy G. ,   Moscow Clinical Research Center
Published: October 2022

INTRODUCTION: Crohns disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by intermittent lesions of the gut wall and transmural inflammation. The disease affects the gastrointestinal tract along the whole length from the mouth to the anus. More than 50% of patients with CD within the first 10 years following established diagnosis develop strictures or fistulas. These complications lead to intestinal obstruction which is a common indication for surgery in the volume of resection of the affected bowel. Surgery for CD complications does not rid the patient of the disease. Endoscopic and clinical recurrence of CD is a common phenomenon after surgical resection of the gut. The surgical approach to treatment of CD have not gained a wide spread since the first description of the disease. It is evident that to reduce the frequency of recurrences, it is necessary to improve surgical tactics. Clarification and better understanding of the anatomy and function of mesentery in recent years has led to the suggestion of its probable role in the pathogenesis of CD. Extended mesenteric resection may improve the outcomes of surgery in CD. Rather than to mobilize and excise the mesentery as in colorectal cancer, the mesentery is usually transected at the level of the intestine and remains in an organism. This review provides the data of recent studies of the role of mesentery in the pathogenesis of CD, which permit to suggest that extended resection of mesentery can significantly improve surgical results in CD and to reduce the frequency of endoscopic and clinical recurrences and reoperations. CONCLUSION: Mesentery is involved in the pathogenesis of Crohns disease and the development of relapse. Further study of its role will lead to a decrease in the frequency of relapses and repeated surgical interventions in Crohns disease.
PSYCHOLOGICAL STATE OF STUDENTS UNDER DISTANCE LEARNING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors:   Tyumen State University, Volodina K. A. , Ragulina A. A. ,   Tyumen State University, Rusyaeva I. А. ,   Tyumen State University
Published: October 2022

The study deals with the current problem of the psychological state, coping behavior and psychological resources of students during distance learning in 2020. The study involved 136 students (58.8% girls and 41.2% boys) aged 17 to 21 years, studying at different faculties. In the course of study, an author's questionnaire, aimed at studying the general psychological state of students as well as determining the coping strategies used by students, was compiled. The main difficulties students faced with during this period were identified. They include, first of all, educational (the amount of tasks, academic deadlines), technical (communication failures, acquisition of new studying platforms) and communicative (communication difficulties of students due to quarantine, high emotional tension and conflicts due to self-isolation with close people and relatives, untimely and inaccurate feedback from teachers or fear of contac ting to the teacher for additional explanations ). The psychologi cal coping resources were identified both for boys and girls, these are communication with close people, selforganization, strong-will personality. Communication with close people for girls turned out to be a higher priority resource comparing with boys. The study tracked the dynamic characteristics of the psychological state of students (cognitive, emotional, behavioral components) and their changes during the distance learning period. A relatively calm and optimistic state and rest were replaced by a period of anxiety and active work, which determined the emotional stability of students duringexamination period.
PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF A DOCTOR AND MEDICINE AS A FAMILY TRADITION
Authors:   Kursk State Medical University, Molchanov I. P. , Schavelev S. P. ,   Kursk State Medical University
Published: October 2022

Due to the increasing need to produce highly qualified medical personnel, the problem of training not only an educated, but also a thinking doctor comes to the fore in modern society. The possibility of mastering new skills by a future doctor is assessed by a number of competencies while passing the personal knowledge of the tutor and increasing the interest of the student in the result of cognitive activity. The transfer of personal knowledge is a complex multi-stage process, involving the reorganization of incoming information taking into account the individual characteristics of the personality and worldview of the perceiver. The depth of the material study and the success of its future implementation are correlated to the interest formed in childhood and adolescence, which determines conscious fixation of the data and its unconscious reinforcement as well. Subsequently, a comprehensive acquisition of the paradigms of diagnostics and treatment of diseases takes place in medical educational institutions thanks to the quality teachers' work. Due to the small number of publications on this topic, this problem is considered for the first time. In the course of this study, the authors set the goal of studying the specifics of the interaction between a professor and a student in an interactive format within the framework of intramural studies, the peculiarities of personal knowl edge transmission, as well as the transference of patterns of aspiration for medical activity. According to the results of the study it was found out that the predisposition to medicine develops in families of medical workers since childhood. The crucial significance of teaching staff in the process of the unconscious material learning in high medical school was proved and the key role of personal knowledge as a basic phenomenon for the differential activities of a physicianwas determined.
CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Authors:   V. F. Voino–Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Tausinova O. K.
Published: October 2022

The topicality of the presented research is that violence against women is now recognized as a public health problem. It should be underlined that violence against women is an important health risk factor, with serious consequences for woman's physical and mental health. Physical, emotional, verbal or sexual abuse can have an extremely negative impact on the quality of life, and the trauma can affect a woman's attitude towards herself and others. What's more, women who have experienced abuse or other trauma are known to have a higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this regard, identifying the precursors of violence against women is of particular importance for early intervention and effective prevention. The purpose of the article is to identify the causes as well as the possible consequences of violence against women. A wide range of scientific research methods are used to confirm the results. The author comes to the conclusion that the problem of violence against women is a tacit ban and is assessed negatively. It is also concluded that it is necessary to change this trend, since it generates very unfavorable psychological and social consequences for women in future. Directions for improving methodological research in the stated field are formulated.
PSYCHOLOGICAL METHODS IN THE SYSTEM OF TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION MEASURES FOR PATIENTS WITH CORONARY HEART DISEASE
Authors:   V. A. Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Velikanov A. A. , Lisakova A. A. ,   V. A. Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Demchenko E. A. ,   V. A. Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Levashkevich Yu. L. ,   Center of Social Rehabilitation for People and Children with Disabilities in the Primorsky District of St. Petersburg, Kruglova N. E. ,   The Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Saint-Petersburg
Published: October 2022

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of people's deaths in the world. Psychological intervention is a crucial factor in the treatment of CHD. One of the significant aspects of patient's forecast improvement is a compliance to treatment. Negative emotional states accompany the worsening of the course of the disease in patients with a cardiac profile. Patients with CHD are characterized by increased level of stress, depression and anxiety, non-adaptive coping strategies, defensive mechanisms and inharmonious internal picture of the disease. The psychological intervention improves compliance, the quality of life and thus speeds up physical recovery. It is crucial to determine what methods and approaches in the work of a medical psychologist are the most productive and contribute to the preservation of a long-term effect. According to several sources, the most effective and demanded approach when working with CHD patients is the cognitivebehavioral approach. It is distinguished by its shortterm impact; maintaining the duration of the effect; anxiety, stress and depression reduction; change of the internal picture of the disease, harmonizing the doctor-patient relationship, treatment adherence, compliance and improving cognitive functioning. In particular, researchers note the feasibility of methods of breathing and muscle relaxation, meditation, cognitive restructuring and diary method.
Physical Quality of Fresh Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) with Different Types of Packaging during Low Temperature Storage
Authors: Purbasari Dian , Sari Erieztine Fitriya
Published: October 2022

Cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) is classified as a horticulture product that easly damaged and it can only survive for 2-3 days in room temperature conditions. In maintaining the quality and self life time of fresh cayenne pepper during storage it is recommended to use the packaging and storage at low temperature. The purpose of this study is to analize the effect of packaging type and storage length on the physical quality of fresh cayenne pepper during low temperature storage (5°C). This study used a complete randomized design method with two factors, each of which consisted of 3 levels, namely storage time (4, 8, and 12 days) and type of packaging (vacuum pack, perforated polypropyline plastic, and wrap plastic). The data were analized by using factorial Anova two mix factors test (α= 5%) and was followed up by Tukey test. The results showed that the best packaging was found in perforated polypropylene plastic with the lowest moisture content 76.45%, the lowest weight loss 3.87%, the highest texture (hardness) 0.027 N/mm², the highest lightness (L*) 44.52, the lowest redness (a*) 26.7, the lowest yellowness (b*) 10.97, the lowest ΔE 23.47, and the lowest water activity 0.889. Physical quality of fresh cayenne pepper can last up to 12 days at low temperature storage (5°C) using perforated polypropylene plastic. Keywords:  Cayenne pepper, packaging, storage, low temperature, physical quality.
Evaluation of Erosion Potential and Determination of The Causes of Erosion Using A Geographic Information System
Authors: Lestari Alisa , Simanjuntak Bistok Hasiholan
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the magnitude of the erosion class and too determine the cause distribution area in the Upper Serang Sub-watershed. In this study using combinatian of quantitative and qualitative descriptive methods. While the tools used are GPS, soil sampling tools, laboratory test equipment such as permeability analysis tools, organic materials tools, texture analysis tools, data analysis tools using Arc Gis 10.4.1 and SPSS. Erosion potential analysis using USLE (Universal Soil Loss Equation) method. Based on the research results, the Upper Serang Sub-watershed has 5 erosion class categories, i,e very light class (0.5-10.11 t·ha–1·y–1). Light grade (15.26-48.52 t·ha–1·y–1). Medium class (70.55-164.51 t·ha–1·y–1). Heavy class (208.95–388.41 t·ha–1·y–1). Very heavy class (697.47–2241.14 t·ha–1·y–1). While the Erosion Hazard Index is divided into 4 classes, i,e low class with a value of <1. Medium class with a score of 1.001-4.00. High class with a value of 4.01–10.0. Very high grade with a score of > 10. The dominant factor influencing the high and low erosion value is the slope factor and the length of the slope at the location of the Upper Serang Sub-watershed based on the closeness value with a value of 0.935 with a very strong closeness class. Keywords: Erosion, USLE, Serang Upper, Sub-watershed
Performance Test of Cassava Cutting Machine Type of Double Block Cutter
Authors: Asmara Sandi , Amien Elhamida Rezkia , Warji Warji , Tamrin Tamrin , Rahmawati Winda , Kurniawan Aan , Safitri Yuni
Published: October 2022

Preparation of cassava seeds using a machete or hand saw takes a long time, the results are not uniform, and there is a potential for damage to cassava seedlings. The double block cutter type cassava stem cutting machine has been designed to produce high capacity and good quality cassava seeds. This study aims to test the performance of the cassava stem cutting machine with the double block cutter type. Performance tests include measuring machine working capacity, fuel consumption, seed uniformity, and planting test. The cutting test was carried out using 3 varieties of cassava seedlings. The machine works at a rotational speed of 3800 rpm and the test was carried out with various feeding loads, namely 3 rods, 4 rods, and 5 rods with. Each test was repeated 3 times. Cassava stem cutting machine (Petokong) is suitable for producing cassava stems with an average working capacity of 16275 seeds/hour. The results of the Anova test showed that the number of baits and varieties of cassava seeds and their interaction had a significant effect on the working capacity of the Petokong machine. Variations in fuel consumption are thought to be influenced by the variety of cassava stem used, which is influenced by the stem diameter of each variety. The Petokong machine is far superior to manual cutting using a machete or saw which can only produce 815 and 3005 seeds/hour per hour. The average fuel consumption is 1.82 liters per hour. Seed uniformity is about 98% and seedling damage can be minimized to 2%. The seeds produced by the Petokong machine can grow well, which is indicated by the appearance of shoots and an even distribution of roots. Keywords: Cassava seeds, Cassava stem cutter, Double block cutter, Petokong
Autoinflammatory disease, Nakajo-Nishimura syndrome and further perspective
Authors: Furukawa Fukumi
Published: October 2022

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Prenatal and perinatal phthalate exposure is associated with sex-dependent changes in hippocampal miR-15b-5p and miR-34a-5p expression and changes in testicular morphology in rat offspring
Authors: Štefánik Peter , Michalec Jaroslav , Morová Martina , Olexová Lucia , Kršková Lucia
Published: October 2022

MicroRNAs are a large group of non-coding nucleic acids, usually 20–22 nt long, which bind to regulatory sections of messenger RNA (mRNA) and inhibit gene expression. However, genome activity is also regulated by hormones. Endocrine disruptors such as those from the phthalate group imitate or block these hormonal effects, and our previous study showed a long-lasting decrease in plasma testosterone levels in rat offspring exposed to a mixture of three phthalates in utero and postnatally. These effects were also observed at the behavioural level. To shed more light on these findings, in this new study we compared testicular tissue morphology between control and phthalatetreated males and investigated possible persistent changes and sex differences in the expression of two hippocampal microRNAs – miR- 15b-5p and miR-34a-5p – participating in the transcription of steroidogenic genes. Histologically observed changes in testicular tissue morphology of phthalate-exposed males compared to control support testosterone drop observed in the previous study. At the microRNA level, we observed more significant changes in phthalate-treated females than in males. However, we are unable to relate these effects to the previously observed behavioural changes.
Single-plaque psoriasis: a single-clue diagnostic challenge
Authors: Decean Luminita Emilia , Ilies Roxana Flavia , Sasu Andreea , Barsan Iulia , Mihai Adriana
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic, common immune inflammatory condition of the skin, affecting 2-3% of the population, with regional variability. Classically, psoriasis presents as one of the following types: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular or erythrodermic psoriasis. Typically, the patient will present with several symmetric psoriatic plaques on typical areas of the body, leading the clinician towards the diagnosis of psoriasis.

Case report: The present case report series focuses on an atypical presentation of psoriasis noted in 2 patients who presented to our office with a single large, erythematous plaque located on the lower leg. Due to poor response to previous treatment, a biopsy was performed and upon analysis, revealed a diagnosis of psoriasis. The lesions showed significant improvement under local therapy.

Conclusion: In spite of significant research on such a common and seemingly well-understood dermatosis, the present case reports plead for further study with regards to atypical presentations of psoriasis.
Reattachment of coronal tooth fragments: Aesthetic management of a complicated anterior maxillary crown fracture
Authors: Shetty Preethesh , Bhat Raksha , Kini Arjun
Published: October 2022

The trauma of anterior teeth is a frequent occurrence in young patients. Reattachment of fractured fragments is one of the various treatment modalities proposed in anterior tooth coronal fractures. The reattachment of fractured fragments grants the advantage of immediate aesthetic rehabilitation and restoration of function, which is a relatively rapid and less arduous procedure. The manuscript presents a case report depicting the management of a complicated crown root fracture of anterior maxillary teeth first treated endodontically, followed by reattachment of the same fragment with a cast post-reinforcement. Reattachment of fractured coronal tooth fragments is a feasible restorative option, rapidly restoring the function and aesthetics of the tooth by a conservative and inexpensive approach.
The Approximate Solution of Nonlinear Vibration of Tennis Based on Nonlinear Vibration Differential Equation
Authors: Jia Xiaoqiang
Published: October 2022

In this paper, a nonlinear vibration differential equation is established for the moment when a tennis racket hits the ball. At the same time, we deduce the relationship between the tennis racket string tension and the separation time and distance of the hitting speed. Then the article analyzes the vibration equation of the tennis racket damping ball. We use ANSYS finite element analysis software for solid modeling and modal analysis of tennis rackets. The natural frequency of the tennis racket was obtained through the verification results of the experimental modal analysis. A qualitative relationship between the natural frequency of the vibration-absorbing ball system and some parameters was found.
Evaluation of length-weight and length-length relationships of some of the most abundant commercial fishes from the Couffo River basin (Benin, West Africa)
Authors: Lederoun Djiman , Ahouanganon Vivien H. , Dagnide Richard A. , Vandewalle Pierre , Lalèyè Philippe
Published: October 2022

The Couffo basin is not well known, and neither are its aquatic living resources, such as fish fauna, which are subjected to high exploitation rates. The objectives of this study were to establish length-weight ratios (LWRs) and length-length ratios (LLRs) for the most important species in the catches and those of certain economic value. A total of 12,191 specimens belonging to 40 commercial species of actinopterygian fishes were caught with several fishing gears and methods between February 2018 and March 2021. Allometric coefficient b of the LWRs (BW = a × TL
b
) ranged from 2.194 for Enteromius callipterus to 3.673 for Protopterus annectens with a mean of 2.902 ± 0.315. The growth of thirteen species was isometric, that of fourteen species was negatively allometric, and that of the remaining thirteen species was positively allometric. Coefficient of determination r2
for the LLRs of 39 of the 40 selected species mentioned above was significant and ranged from 0.781 in Gobionellus occidentalis to 0.997 in Elops senegalensis with a mean value of 0.951 ± 0.049. The results will be useful for further studies on assessments of population dynamics and the sustainable conservation of the already limited fish stocks in the Couffo River basin.
Three Large Chess Variants from India and Germany: a note on their rules
Authors: Markov Georgi
Published: October 2022

This paper deals with three historical large chess variants, Hyderabad Decimal Chess from late 18th century India and the 19th century German games Kaiserspiel (or Emperor's Game, played on a 10×10 board) and Sultanspiel (Sultan's game, 11×11), and their treatment in the literature. For each game, a set of rules is suggested and discussed.
Introduction of Financial Settlement Among LFC Areas
Authors: Bakalović Muris , Džizić Merim , Erović Dženeta , Šeremet Mario
Published: October 2022

Settlement of unintended deviation between scheduled and realized energy exchange among LFC (Load Frequency Control) areas used to be conducted through the energy compensation programs, where energy deviation from period of registration is compensated at a later stage period of compensation of unintended deviation. With the adoption of the Synchronous Area Framework Agreement (SAFA), the Regional Group for Continental Europe the methodology of accounting and financial settlement of unintended deviations FSKAR (Financial settlement kΔf, ACE and ramping period) is defined. The FSKAR methodology defines necessary data for the calculation and determination of unintended deviation. The methodology defines the method of determining settlement prices. The paper describes the methodology of determining settlement prices, the method of data collection and validation, the method of calculation of deviations and other energy and financial quantities, and data exchange between entities.
Detecting and Restoring Gaps Among Forest Patches: AN Achievable and Replicable Proposal to Boost the Landscape Connectivity
Authors: Bortoleto Ludmila Araújo , Rodgers John , da Silva Alexandre Marco
Published: October 2022

It is well known that one of the main impacts caused by land cover change is the process of forest fragmentation. Connecting the remaining fragments is always an exercise for technicians and academics, and even corridors of remaining vegetation usually present places of forest discontinuity, lacking connection strategies for the corridor to gain a real function. In this paper, we applied a model structured to identify priority locals to implement connectors. We used a GIS package and a digital, georeferenced satellite image. We complemented the project by surveying a database through a drone-based field survey. The integration of data revealed that for our studied area (Sorocaba, SP Brazil) 42.5% need assisted restoration. The mapping also revealed the existence of 25 forest fragments larger than 50 ha, arranged chiefly in one single corridor but disconnected from each other. Hence, through the application of the model, we could localize nine strategic locations in distances as short as possible among the fragments, feasible to implement a connector with the economy of resources and expect satisfactory performance in ecological terms. The database generated by the drone-based survey helped us to assert
Evaluation of Behavior of Hybrid Beam Combining Steel Inverted T-Section and RC Flange
Authors: Badache Hacene , Mezhoud Samy , Melhem Abdul Qader
Published: October 2022

This paper deals with flexural investigation of a type of steel-concrete composite beam structure able to provide an adequate bond between steel and concrete elements through the application of a simple steel reinforcement shear connector design, steel reinforcing bars bent into L-shapes. The cross sections involve inverted steel T-beam being embedded within reinforced concrete (RC) flange of the slab. The paper concentrates on elastic and elastic-plastic behaviour of steel inverted T-beam entrenched within a reinforced concrete flange at the top. In addition, shear connection was investigated in detail. Finally, some suggested designing equations and curves simulating the elastic, elastoplastic and full plastic experimental moments were developed. The plastic theoretical study results coincides with the experimental behaviour of the developed model.
Possibilities of Application of Behavioral Economy to the Art Sector of the Creative Industry
Authors: Živaljić Filip , Trstenjak Mirjana
Published: October 2022

A relatively new scientific discipline that finds its primary source in psychology, better known as behavioural economics, is attracting the attention of many authors. It is increasingly applied for the purpose of better understanding consumers, especially in decision making, including personal feelings and limitations in a realistic way. This paper aims to present a model of application of behavioural economics in the sectors of the creative industry. The creative industry has great potential in the role of regional development, accordingly the application of behavioural economy in its sectors can have a positive impact on the further development of the economy of the Republic of Croatia. The paper proposes a model for applying mental accounting to increase the number of visitors in the arts and culture sector to increase the attendance at events of projects funded by EU projects and which must be free.
Formation of future teachers’ strategic leadership competence in the process of Master’s program training
Authors: Chemodanova Galina , Olkova Irina , Volchkova Natalia
Published: October 2022

The article substantiates the need to form the strategic competence of future teachers in postgraduate education. The authors formulated the concept of “strategic leadership competence of a future teacher” and presented the components and indicators of the competence. The effectiveness of the curriculum “Pedagogical management and management in modern school” developed and implemented in the educational process in forming the competence of strategic leadership of a future teacher is proved. Confirmation is maintained by the presented results of the study, which showed positive dynamics in the level of the researched competence formation.
Ukraine: the return to war in Europe and the end of the era of globalization?
Authors: Figus Alessandro , Petrillo Francesco
Published: October 2022

The authors try to define a new aspect of the post-soviet space that arise with the war in Ukraine. Starting from a historical analysis, they consider the question of the concept of the security state and its role within new international dynamics, the new globalization, the transformation of the world via social-media and the new possible peace perspectives in the 21st century.
Evaluation of the Interprofessional Education Day 2019 / Evaluation des Interprofessional Education Day 2019
Authors: Osterwalder Phylicia , Huber Marion , Feusi Emanuel , Gerber-Grote Andreas , Witt Claudia M. , Gysin Stefan
Published: October 2022

Interprofessionelle Lehre (IPL) bedeutet, dass Studierende verschiedener Professionen mit-, von- und übereinander lernen. 2019 wurde im Kanton Zürich ein interprofessioneller Ausbildungstag (IPE-Tag) mit 68 Studierenden und acht Dozierenden über acht Lektionen durchgeführt mit dem Ziel, interprofessionelle Kompetenzen zu verbessern. Studierende aus sechs Fachbereichen des Gesundheitswesens und PhD-Studierende mit unterschiedlichem fachlichem Hintergrund mussten gemeinsam in Gruppen zwei Fälle mit Simulationspatienten/-innen bearbeiten. Zur Evaluation des IPE Tages wurde eine Prä-Post-Online-Befragung durchgeführt. Sie umfassten unter anderem eine Selbsteinschätzung mittels Items aus dem Kompetenzrahmen der Zürcher InterProfessionellen AusbildungsStation (ZIPAS®) und dem Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Survey (ICCAS) sowie offene Fragen zum IPE-Tag. Dabei wurden ZIPAS®-Kompetenzrahmen und ICCAS quantitativ, die offenen Fragen qualitativ ausgewertet. Es zeigten sich statistisch signifikante Verbesserungen in den meisten Subskalen des ZIPAS®-Kompetenzrahmens, aber nur in einem Drittel der Subskalen des ICCAS. Außerdem zeigten sich in der qualitativen Analyse der Aussagen insbesondere Verbesserungen in der Kollaboration sowie positive Aussagen zum Austausch mit Studierenden anderer Professionen, wobei viele Studierende dem Thema «Interprofessionalität» eine große Bedeutung zugeschrieben und ihren Blick bereits auf die Zukunft und ihren Alltag gerichtet haben. Der IPE-Tag könnte eine gute Methode sein, um die Zusammenarbeit und Kommunikation mit Studierenden anderer Professionen aus dem Gesundheitsbereich zu verbessern.
Contours of style and stylistics from Jozef Mistrík to the digital era
Authors: Orgoňová Oľga
Published: October 2022

The aim of the study is to follow the metamorphoses of the notion of style (above all) in Slovak stylistics within the last about 30 years. From the initial recapitulation of the traditional ideas of structural linguistics as a science aimed at non-contextual linguistic models of the manners of shaping the texts, the perspective of viewing style is being shifted to viewing it as a socially conditioned speech lingual activity. The culmination is represented by the profiling of style as a construction of a contextually conditioned cultural reflection of text in context. The current communicatively conditioned concepts of style anchored in discourse reality reflect the updated needs of people of the digital era. A non-negligible prerequisite for effectively grasping style (especially in interaction) is the competence of the acting people to interact optimally and in an assimilation-accommodation manner with the surrounding world in the name of harmony, understanding and inclusive behaviour.