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A design and performance prediction method for small horizontal axis wind turbines and its application
Authors: Musau Stephen K. , Stahl Kathrin , Volkmer Kevin , Kaufmann Nicholas , Carolus Thomas H.
Published: September 2021

The paper deals with small wind turbines for grid-independent or small smart grid wind turbine systems. Not all small turbine manufacturers worldwide have access to the engineering capacity for designing an efficient turbine. The objective of this work is to provide an easy-to-handle integrated design and performance prediction method for wind turbines and to show exemplary applications.

The underlying model for the design and performance prediction method is based on an advanced version of the well-established blade-element-momentum theory, encoded in MATLAB™. Results are (i) the full geometry of the aerodynamically profiled and twisted blades which are designed to yield maximum power output at a given wind speed and (ii) the non-dimensional performance characteristics of the turbine in terms of power, torque and thrust coefficient as a function of tip speed ratio. The non-dimensional performance characteristics are the basis for the dimensional characteristics and the synthesis of the rotor to the electric generator with its load.

Two parametric studies illustrate typical outcomes of the design and performance prediction method: A variation of the design tip speed ratio and a variation of the number of blades. The predicted impact of those parameters on the non-dimensional performance characteristics agrees well with common knowledge and experience.

Eventually, an interplay of various designed turbine rotors and the given drive train/battery charger is simulated. Criterions for selection of the rotor are the annual energy output, the rotor speed at design wind speed as well as high winds, and the axial thrust exerted on the rotor by the wind. The complete rotor/drive train//battery charger assembly is tested successfully in the University of Siegen wind tunnel.
A remark on the existence of positive radial solutions to a Hessian system
Authors: Covei Dragos-Patru ,   Department of Applied Mathematics, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Piata Romana, 1st district, postal code: 010374, postal office: 22, Romania
Published: September 2021

We give new conditions for the study of existence of positive radial solutions for a system involving the Hessian operator. The solutions to be obtained are given by successive-approximation. Our interest is to improve the works that deal with such systems at the present and to give future directions of research related to this work for researchers.
A numerical comparative study of generalized Bernstein-Kantorovich operators
Authors: Kadak Uğur , Özger Faruk
Published: September 2021

In this paper, a new generalization of the Bernstein-Kantorovich type operators involving multiple shape parameters is introduced. Certain Voronovskaja and Grüss-Voronovskaya type approximation results, statistical convergence and statistical rate of convergence of proposed operators are obtained by means of a regular summability matrix. Some illustrative graphics that demonstrate the convergence behavior, accuracy and consistency of the operators are given via Maple algorithms. The proposed operators are comprehensively compared with classical Bernstein, Bernstein-Kantorovich and other new modifications of Bernstein operators such as \begin{document}$ \lambda $\end{document}-Bernstein, \begin{document}$ \lambda $\end{document}-Bernstein-Kantorovich, \begin{document}$ \alpha $\end{document}-Bernstein and \begin{document}$ \alpha $\end{document}-Bernstein-Kantorovich operators.
Les bronzes figurés antiques d’Ille-et-Vilaine
Authors: Galliou Patrick
Published: September 2021

Entrepris dans le cadre plus général d’une étude sur les bronzes figurés antiques de Bretagne, le catalogue descriptif des pièces de ce type découvertes dans le département d’Ille-et-Vilaine s’avère plutôt décevant. Le nombre d’objets est peu élevé et ils appartiennent tous à l’époque romaine, à l’exception peut-être des figurines de taureaux de Châtillon-sur-Seiche, l’authenticité de cette dernière trouvaille n’étant d’ailleurs pas assurée. La divinité la mieux représentée est Mercure, accompagné de ses animaux familiers (coq, bouc), la statuette de La Bouexière montrant une divinité guerrière indéterminée. De l’instrumentum on retiendra surtout une belle représentation d’un centaure, appartenant vraisemblablement à un lampadaire.
Typhus à bord ! L’escadre du comte Du Bois de La Motte confrontée à une épidémie (1757)
Authors: Guégan Isabelle
Published: September 2021

Dans l’histoire de la marine française, le retour du Canada à Brest en novembre 1757 de l’escadre du comte Du Bois de La Motte est connu pour être le point de départ d’une importante épidémie de typhus qui fit perdre la vie à des milliers de matelots et habitants de Brest et de différentes régions de Bretagne. Les origines nautiques de cette épidémie sont évidentes car depuis leur embarquement dans les ports de Brest, Toulon, Rochefort les journaux de bord signalent de nombreux malades atteints de « fièvres malignes » et les rôles d’équipage mentionnent de nombreux décès.
Modalités de la construction des phares à l’embouchure de l’Odet (Finistère) au xixe siècle
Authors: Chauris Louis
Published: September 2021

L’éclairage à l’embouchure de l’Odet, voie d’accès au port de Quimper, a été l’objet, au xixe siècle, d’aménagements successifs : remplacement d’un simple amer par deux feux, l’un dans les terres, l’autre en bordure du rivage (allumage en 1848) ; démolition du feu à terre et construction, à proximité d’un phare nettement plus important (allumé en 1887). À partir de documents d’archives et d’observations in situ sont présentées en sus des annotations architecturales, la provenance des matériaux et les modalités de leur mise en œuvre, ainsi que les péripéties de leur construction. Ceci offre un panorama des conditions de l’édification d’un bel ouvrage des Travaux publics sous la direction des ingénieurs du Service des Phares et Balises.
Social Enterprise Awareness, Perception, and Purchase Influence in South East China
Authors: Chen Mingyi , Feng Jiawei , Marjerison Rob Kim , Chen Rongjuan
Published: September 2021

This study aims to explore awareness and interest in social enterprises in China and in doing so provide a benchmark for comparison with future research on the topic. There is a shortage of evidence in the previous literature with which to compare the present situation, but the regulatory emphasis and resources presently dedicated by the Chinese government to social enterprises makes research in this area relevant and makes it likely that the development of social enterprises would have an upward trend in awareness and interest. Primary data was collected from over 600 online surveys which measured awareness, purchase intention, and purchase motivation before and during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of this chapter may contribute to future research on the trends of social enterprise awareness and interest in China and may also be of interest to those with an interest in social entrepreneurship.
Consultants' Tools to Manage Digital Transformation
Authors: Cozmiuc Diana Claudia , Pettinger Richard
Published: September 2021

Digital transformation since year 2010 has provided a huge worldwide market with digital consultants as top players. Digital transformation is a socio-economic phenomenon subject to lengthy surveys and actual cases on behalf of digital consultants between 2010-2020. By the end of the 2010s, digital transformation management has been reviewed in scientific journals. This is an instrumental case study about digital transformation at PWC, Siemens and Oracle as digital technology providers and consultants. Worldwide digital technology induces digital transformation with the purpose of value creation, motivating companies. Digital consultants are top players. Digital transformation frameworks and digital maturity studies show the dimensions, stages and scales of digital transformation. Roadmaps, programs, projects guide the specific steps from one maturity stage to the target. Business cases are used to compute customer value. Customer value is stipulated in customer contracts in as a service business models. Digital transformation solutions are marketed using these tools.
A Performance-Based Comparative Encryption and Decryption Technique for Image and Video for Mobile Computing
Authors: Alothman Raya Basil , Saada Imad Ibraheem , Al-Brge Basma Salim Bazel
Published: September 2021

When data exchange advances through the electronic system, the need for information security has become a must. Protection of images and videos is important in today's visual communication system. Confidential image / video data must be shielded from unauthorized uses. Detecting and identifying unauthorized users is a challenging task. Various researchers have suggested different techniques for securing the transfer of images. In this research, the comparative study of these current technologies also addressed the types of images / videos and the different techniques of image / video processing with the steps used to process the image or video. This research classifies the two types of Encryption Algorithm, Symmetric and Encryption Algorithm, and provides a comparative analysis of its types, such as AES, MAES, RSA, DES, 3DES and BLOWFISH.
The development of a lifestyle modification mobile application, “Health for You” for overweight and obese breast cancer survivors in Korea
Authors: Seo Su-Jin , Nho Ju-Hee , Park Youngsam
Published: September 2021

Purpose: This study aimed to develop a lifestyle modification (LSM) mobile application based on the Android operating system for overweight and obese breast cancer survivors (BCS) in Korea and evaluate its usability.Methods: The content analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the LSM intervention mobile application for overweight and obese BCS was conducted by identifying survivors’ needs, searching the literature, and reviewing existing mobile applications. The survey was conducted from June 1 to December 28, 2020 at Jeonju city, Korea.Results: The mobile application for BCS included dietary and exercise information, weight logs, as well as distress and daily achievement check. It also included information and videos on the prevention of breast cancer recurrence and used a communication bulletin board. Expert and user usability evaluation of its content and functions confirmed that it was appropriate and satisfactory for overweight and obese BCS.Conclusion: This LSM mobile application developed for overweight and obese BCS was found to be appropriate for use. It can be applied for further study of effectiveness on improving their health and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, to ultimately improve quality of life.
A new brain organoid model to study Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Bolognin Silvia , Smits Lisa M. , Nickels Sarah L. , Magni Stefano , Antony Paul , Grzyb Kamil , Rejko Krüger  , Skupin Alexander , Schwamborn Jens C.
Published: September 2021

Human midbrain organoid models represent a new tool to study the underlaying etiology of Parkinson’s disease in physiological conditions.
Ink-jet printed chitosan precise patterning for engineered 2D neuronal networks
Authors: Andolfi Andrea , Arnaldi Pietro , Di Lisa Donatella , Martinoia Sergio , Pastorino Laura
Published: September 2021

The aim of this work was to demonstrate chitosan micropatterning effectiveness to realize spatially guided 2D neuronal networks of primary rat neurons and neurons derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (h-iNeurons). Morphological characterizations were carried out to validate the formation of a well-defined neuronal networks.
Minimum performance level definition for bone plate testing according to standard: A preliminary study
Authors: Bologna Federico A. , Terzini Mara , Lugas Andrea T. , Audenino Alberto L.
Published: September 2021

In silico modeling of osteosynthesis medical devices allows the reduction of the time required for experimental tests and the introduction of “simulation-driven design”. Using a wise combination of these techniques and analytical calculations, it is possible to relate the experimental results, which are mandatory for regulatory purposes, to the plate physiological application and prevent the occurrence of complications in the early stages after the orthopedic device implantation on humans and animals.
3F(eature)s model: modularity, heterogeneity and three-dimensionality to design in vitro neuronal model
Authors: Brofiga Martina , Pisano Marietta , Tedesco Mariateresa , Callegari Francesca , Massobrio Paolo
Published: September 2021

In this work, we present a novel experimental platform to build in vitro interconnected (i.e., modular) heterogeneous (e.g., cortical-hippocampal) and three-dimensional (3D) neuronal cultures plated on Micro-Electrode Arrays (MEAs) to extracellularly record the electrophysiological activity continuously.
An osteochondral bio-engineered model to in vitro mimicking osteoarthritis
Authors: Cerqueni Giorgia , Scalzone Annachiara , Wang Xiao Nong , Licini Caterina , Dalgarno Kenny , Ferreira-Duarteunited k Ana Marina , Gentile Piergiorgio , Belmonte Monica Mattioli
Published: September 2021

To date, treatments of Osteoarthritis are not able to provide the pathology regression. In vitro models are therefore necessary to: i) investigate the mechanisms involved in the disease evolution, ii) identify pharmacological targets, and iii) perform predictive tests for new drug delivery strategies.
Engineering magneto-responsive core-shell microbeads for mimicking peristalsis and alveolar breathing in vitro
Authors: Guazzelli Nicole , Cacopardo Ludovica , Ahluwalia Arti
Published: September 2021

The aim of this work is to integrate bioprinting technologies and smart materials to fabricate core-shell structures able to mimic 3D peristaltic and breathing movements.
Update on animal welfare perception by Italian consumers: A descriptive survey
Authors: Rubini Giulia , Nannoni Eleonora , Di Pasquale Jorgelina , Martelli Giovanna , Sardi Luca
Published: September 2021

The aim of this study was to evaluate if and how the perception of animal welfare by Italian consumers and their purchasing behavior of animal-friendly foods have evolved in recent years. The research was carried out through a survey on a representative sample of Italian consumers (n=969). Responses showed that 69% of consumers declared to pay attention to animal welfare at time of purchasing, and they mostly acquired information about animal welfare through the mass media. In accordance with previous surveys, the categories perceived as having the highest welfare level were fish and dairy cows, whereas the lowest welfare level was attributed to broilers and pigs. Compared to previous surveys, Italian consumers seem to have improved their knowledge about the legislation on animal protection and increased their interest toward animal welfare issues. However, they still find it difficult to identify animalfriendly labels, together with a lack of knowledge about non-conventional (e.g. extensive and organic) farming systems.
Integrin αvβ3 Induces HSP90 Inhibitor Resistance via FAK Activation in KRAS-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Yoon Shinkyo , Yang Hannah , Ryu Hyun-Min , Lee Eunjin , Jo Yujin , Seo Seyoung , Kim Deokhoon , Lee Chang Hoon , Kim Wanlim , Jung Kyung Hae , Park Sook Ryun , Choi Eun Kyung , Kim Sang-We , Park Kang-Seo , Lee Dae Ho
Published: September 2021

PurposeHeat shock protein-90 (HSP90) remains an important cancer target because of its involvement in multiple oncogenic protein pathways and biologic processes. Although many HSP90 inhibitors have been tested in the treatment of KRAS-mutant non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), most, including AUY922, have failed due to toxic effects and resistance generation, even though a modest efficacy has been observed for these drugs in clinical trials. In our present study, we investigated the novel mechanism of resistance to AUY922 to explore possible avenues of overcoming and want to provide some insights that may assist with the future development of successful next-generation HSP90 inhibitors.Materials and MethodsWe established two AUY922-resistant KRAS-mutated NSCLC cells and conducted RNA sequencing to identify novel resistance biomarker.ResultsWe identified novel two resistance biomarkers. We observed that both integrin Av (ITGAv) and β3 (ITGB3) induce AUY922-resistance via focal adhesion kinase (FAK) activation, as well as an epithelial-mesenchymal transition, in both in vitro and in vivo xenograft model. mRNAs of both ITGAv and ITGB3 were also found to be elevated in a patient who had shown acquired resistance in a clinical trial of AUY922. ITGAv was induced by miR-142 downregulation, and ITGB3 was increased by miR-150 downregulation during the development of AUY922-resistance. Therefore, miR-150 and miR-142 overexpression effectively inhibited ITGAvB3-dependent FAK activation, restoring sensitivity to AUY922.ConclusionThe synergistic co-targeting of FAK and HSP90 attenuated the growth of ITGAvB3-induced AUY922-resistant KRAS-mutated NSCLC cells in vitro and in vivo, suggesting that this combination may overcome acquired AUY922-resistance in KRAS-mutant NSCLC.
Incidence and Survival Rates of Cutaneous Melanoma in South Korea Using Nationwide Health Insurance Claims Data
Authors: Kim TaeHo , Yoon Siyeong , Shin Dong-Eun , Lee Sang Cheol , Oh Jisu , Lee So-Young , Kim Do Kyung , Kim Segi , Jung Bosung , Kim Minsup , Lee Soonchul
Published: September 2021

PurposeMelanoma incidence is rising worldwide along with the associated personal and socioeconomic health expenditures. We investigated the incidence and survival-rate patterns of melanoma in South Korea using nationwide data. Materials and MethodsThis retrospective cohort study included patients with melanoma between 2004 and 2017, based on National Health Insurance (NHI) claims data in South Korea. The incidence, prevalence, and survival rate were analyzed along with baseline demographic characteristics. We collected solar irradiation dose (SID) and healthcare ranking score (HRS) according to the administrative district from the Korea Meteorological Administration and Korea Health Promotion Institute. The incidence and survival rates were assessed using Pearson's correlation, the Kaplan-Meier estimation, multiple linear regression, and multiple logistic regression methods.ResultsTwenty-five thousand, five hundred ninety-one patients with melanoma were diagnosed during the study period. The age-standardized incidence of melanoma steadily increased from 2004 to 2017 from 2.6 to 3.0/100,000/yr. The incidence of melanoma increased with significantly higher income (p < 0.05). The prevalence followed a similar pattern as the incidence. According to multivariate analysis, HRS significantly influenced the incidence of melanoma in high sun-exposed sites (p < 0.001). There was no significant change in annual mortality. Women had a higher 5-year survival rate than men (78.4% vs. 72.8%). Mortality by the administrative district was highly correlated with HRS.ConclusionThe incidence of melanoma is increasing in South Korea. A low HRS is associated with both higher incidence and mortality. The findings of this study could be utilized as a guideline for treating melanoma patients.
Gambling Prevention Mobile Applications: Understanding the Inclusion and Use of Behaviour Change Techniques
Authors: St Quinton Tom , Morris Ben
Published: September 2021

Online gambling is emerging as a significant health behaviour of concern at a population level. Mobile applications (apps) are a popular tool to target change in health behaviour. Behaviour change techniques (BCTs) can be included within such apps to change relevant psychological mechanisms along established pathways, yet the content of apps targeting gambling problems specifically is not currently known. The purpose of the review was to identify the BCTs included in gambling prevention apps. Apps were downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in October 2020. Apps were included if they related to gambling problems, were freely downloadable, and available in English. Once downloaded, two researchers independently coded the apps in November 2020 using the behaviour change technique taxonomy version 1 (Michie et al., 2013). The screening led to forty apps meeting the inclusion criteria (12 Apple App Store, 28 Google Play). The analyses identified 32 BCTs (20 Apple apps, 28 Google Play apps), with apps including between 0 and 9 BCTs (mean = 2.82, median = 2). The BCTs included most frequently were “3.1. Social support (unspecified),” “2.3. Self-monitoring of behaviour,” and “7.4. Remove access to the reward.” The review provides important information on the BCTs used in apps developed to reduce gambling-related problems. A limited number of BCTs were adopted within apps. Developers of apps seeking to develop effective gambling reduction products should draw upon a greater variety of BCTs.
Revenue Associated With Gambling-Related Harm as a Putative Indicator for Social Responsibility: Results From the Swiss Health Survey
Authors: Jeannot Emilien , Costes Jean Michel , Dickson Cheryl , Simon Olivier
Published: September 2021

Gambling behaviours represent a significant social and economic cost and an important public health problem. A putative index for monitoring gambling-related harm is a  concentration of spending indicator that reports the proportion of gambling revenue derived from problem gambling. Using this indicator, we aimed to provide a first estimate of the proportion of gambling revenue associated with gambling-related harm in Switzerland according to the Swiss Health Survey. Data were obtained from the Swiss Health Survey 2017. The National Opinion Research Centre Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – Loss of Control, Lying and Preoccupation (NODS-CLiP) screening tool was used as part of the questionnaire, and the study findings were evaluated to determine the prevalence of gambling-related harm. Self-reported spending on terrestrial and online gambling (including gaming tables, electronic gaming machines, lotteries, sports betting) during the past 12 months was then used to calculate the portion of gambling revenue derived from players experiencing harm. A total of 12,191 respondents were included. Gambling-related harm was reported by 3.10% of our sample, according to NODS-CLiP criteria. The findings showed that although 52% of people experiencing harm spend less than 100 francs per month on gambling, 31.3% of total spending is attributable to gambling-related harm. In addition to pre-existing national prevalence studies, data on spending should be made readily available by gambling operators and regulators, in keeping with their regulatory obligations. The revenue structure, according to gambling type, should also be provided, including data from third-party gambling operators. In an interdisciplinary effort to improve public health and consumer protection, organized national structural prevention measures should be developed and evaluated.
Pollination efficiency of Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) on Solanum nigrum (Solanaceae) at Meskine (Maroua, Cameroon)
Authors: Mamoudou Jean , Topé Sidonie Fameni , Basga Emmanuel , Fohouo Fernand-Nestor Tchuenguem
Published: September 2021

Most plant species require pollen transfer to produce fruits and set seeds. Although some insects visit flowers for nectar or pollen, not all flowering insects bring about pollination. To evaluate the impact of Apis mellifera Linnaeus on fruit and seed yields of Solanum nigrum Linnaeus, foraging and pollinating activities of worker bees were studied at Meskine in January 2019 and February 2020. The experiments were carried out on 540 flowers divided in four treatments: two treatments differentiated according to the presence or absence of protection of flowers regarding A. mellifera and other insect visits; the third with flowers protected and uncovered when they were opened, to allow A. mellifera visits and the fourth with flowers protected then uncorvered and reprotected without the visit of insects or any other organism. The foraging behaviour of A. mellifera on flowers, its efficiency pollination, the fruiting rate, the number of seeds per fruit and the percentage of normal seeds were evaluated. Results indicate that among 27 insect species recorded on flowers, A. mellifera ranked first accounting for for 34.16% of 2652 visits. This worker bee intensely harvested nectar and pollen. The mean foraging speed was 10.39 flowers / min. The mean abundance per 1000 flowers was 519.46. For the two years, throughout its pollination efficiency, A. mellifera increased the fruiting rate by 16.29%, as well as the percentage of normal seeds by 15.57%. Hence, the installation of honeybee colonies close to S. nigrum fields is recommended to improve fruit yields, seed quality, pollen as a hive product and honey production.
Confirmation de QTL et validation de marqueurs SNPs associés à la résistance du niébé à Colletotrichum capsici, agent responsable de la maladie des taches brunes
Authors: Thio Ibié G. , Ouedraogo Nofou , Zida Serge W.F.M. , Batieno Joseph T.B. , Zida Elisabeth P. , Tignegre Jean Baptiste , Ouedraogo Jeremy T. , Sawadogo Mahamadou , Sereme Paco , Ohlson Erik W. , Timko Michael P.
Published: September 2021

Le niébé (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) est une légumineuse à graine très importante et constitue la principale source de protéines végétales pour l’alimentation des populations d’Afrique Subsaharienne. Sa production au Burkina Faso est entravée par la maladie des taches brunes provoquée par un champignon, Colletotrichum capsici (Syd.) Butler et Bisby. C’est dans la perspective d’accroître la productivité du niébé que nous avons entrepris de renforcer la lutte variétale contre cet agent pathogène. L’identification de marqueurs SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) et QTL liés à la résistance à la maladie des taches brunes a été entrepris à partir d’une population biparentale F2 issus du croisement entre la variété sensible Tiligré et celle résistante KN-1. L’analyse QTL de la résistance du niébé à C. capsici à partir de la méthode ICIM add. a permis de confirmer et de valider respectivement un QTL majeur dénommé qBBDR2.1 et 9 marqueurs SNPs convertis, lesquels ont été cartographiés sur le chromosome Vu02 du niébé. Ce QTL dominant a présenté des effets additifs élevés liés aux allèles favorables de KN-1 et des valeurs de PVE de l’ordre de 51,50% et 55,33%, respectivement aux 21ème et 28ème JAI.

English title: Confirmation of QTL mapping and validation of SNPs markers associated to cowpea resistance to Colletotrichum capsici, causal agent of brown blotch disease

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.)Walp.) is one of the most important grain legume crops and constitutes the main source of plant protein for people food in sub-Saharan Africa. Cowpea production in Burkina Faso is constrained by brown blotch disease caused by a fungal,  Colletotrichum capsici (Syd.) Butler and Bisby. In order to increase cowpea productivity we initiated a project to enhance host plant resistance to control the pathogen. The identification of SNP (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) markers and QTL associated with brown blotch disease resistance was undertaken from a bi-parental F2 population resulting from a cross between the sensitive variety Tiligre and the resistant KN-1 to the disease. QTL analysis of cowpea resistance to C. capsici using the ICIM add method. Allowed to confirm and validate respectively a major QTL named qBBDR2.1 and 9 converted SNP markers, which were mapped on cowpea chromosome Vu02. This dominant QTL showed higher additive effects associated to alleles from KN-1 and PVE values of 51.50% and 55.33% respectively at 21 and 28 days after inoculation
Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C viral infections in the premarital adult population of Al Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Ahmad Mir Shabir , Alshehri Bader
Published: September 2021

BackgroundViral hepatitis is a major global health problem affecting millions of people worldwide. The main objective of the present study was to estimate the seroprevalence of hepatitis C and hepatitis B in Saudi adults undertaking premarital screening voluntarily.Methodology This observational retrospective study was conducted at King Khaled General Hospital, Al Majmaah, Saudi Arabia, for a period of 3 years (October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2019). The prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections was calculated using Microsoft Excel and the hematological data analysis was performed using SPSS software. A total of 3755 premarital Saudi adults who voluntarily participated in the premarital screening were included in this study. Subjects were screened for hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV). The demographic and epidemiological parameters included patient age, sex, nationality, and seropositivity for HBV and/or HCV. ResultsOf the 3755 subjects, eight (0.242%) and 12 (0.364%) subjects were positive for HCV and HBV, respectively. Among the 12 HBV-positive subjects, nine (75%) subjects were men, and three (25%) subjects were women. However, among the eight HCV-positive subjects, five (62.5%) subjects were men, and three (37.5%) subjects were women.Conclusion This study concluded that the prevalence of HBV infection was slightly higher than that of HCV infection among the Saudi adult population of Al Mjamaah. In addition, both HBV and HCV were less prevalent in women than in men in the study population.
Irish Romanticism
Authors: Shanahan Jim
Published: September 2021

Irish Romanticism, taken here to mean writing and writers that contributed to a specific form of Romanticism that can be regarded as ‘Irish’, is not in character a subset of ‘British’ Romanticism as is often assumed, but a form of Romanticism with its own points of origin, preoccupations and symbolism that were often counter to wider Romantic values. This article examines the influence of Ireland on literature of the Romantic period, and the characteristics of a specifically Irish Romanticism in literature, focussing on the context, content and the major Irish writers of the period.
Design of an Novel Spectrum Sensing Scheme Based on Long Short-Term Memory and Experimental Validation
Authors: Choudhury Nupur , Sarma Kandarpa Kumar , Kalita Chinmoy , Misra Aradhana
Published: September 2021

Spectrum sensing allows cognitive radio systems to detect relevant signals in despite the presence of severe interference. Most of the existing spectrum sensing techniques use a particular signal-noise model with certain assumptions and derive certain detection performance. To deal with this uncertainty, learning based approaches are being adopted and more recently deep learning based tools have become popular. Here, we propose an approach of spectrum sensing which is based on long short term memory (LSTM) which is a critical element of deep learning networks (DLN). Use of LSTM facilitates implicit feature learning from spectrum data. The DLN is trained using several features and the performance of the proposed sensing technique is validated with the help of an empirical testbed setup using Adalm Pluto. The testbed is trained to acquire the primary signal of a real world radio broadcast taking place using FM. Experimental data show that even at low signal to noise ratio, our approach performs well in terms of detection and classification accuracies, as compared to current spectrum sensing methods.
O cinema como acontecimento
Authors: Badiou Alain , Baez Luiz
Published: September 2021

Esta é a primeira vez em que estou no México, e fico muito contente de estar com vocês e dirigir-lhes algumas palavras. Para um europeu – para um francês –, o México é um grande país porque constitui uma grande memória artística. Não tinha vindo ao México, mas assisti, naturalmente, ao filme de Eisenstein Que viva México! (¡Que viva Mexico!, 1932). Não tinha vindo ao México, mas ouvi sobre as civilizações pré-colombianas indígenas, muito numerosas e fundamentais para o país. Não tinha vindo ao México, mas vi Marlon Brando interpretando Zapata em Viva Zapata! (1952).
STUDY OF THE MARKET OF CONFECTIONARY PRODUCTS IN UKRAINE
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Bochko Olena , Krykavskyy Yevhen , Petetskyi Ignacy , Liekis Kestutis , Aleksandraviciute Birute
Published: September 2021

The article presents the investigation of the market of confectionery products in Ukraine. We identified the reasons mentioned by consumers while choosing domestic producers, namely price availability, high quality, the trend of domestic goods consumption, a wide range of products. We analysed marketing positions of the primary producers of confectionary products, i.e. SE "CC "ROSHEN", PJSC "Confectionary factory "AVK", PJSC PC "Konti", LCF "Svitoch" (Nestle), PJSC "Mondelis Ukraine", PJSC "KhBF", ZhCF "Zhytomyrski lasoshchi", PJSC "Poltavakondyter". Based on the conducted marketing research, we found that 45% of consumers buy confectionary products 2-3 times a week and 40% - 4 times and more. Furthermore, while purchasing the confectionary products, the respondents mostly consider the price – 35% of the interviewees, brand and actions – 25%. Among the examined companies, consumers mostly prefer Roshen – 75%. Among the range of products, the preferable are sweets and chocolate – 30%, cakes – 20%, marshmallows and marmalade, and sweets in boxes – 15% each. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the purchasing capacity in the branch of confectionery products has changed, whereas the consumers' spending for confectionary products has not diminished. According to the results of the conducted research, we confirmed that 40% of consumers have not changed their spending, 35% - have reduced their spending for confectionary products, whereas 25% - have significantly cut down their spending.
METHOD OF DISCRETENESS SUBSTANTIATION OF QUALITATIVE CHARACTERISTICS TESTING DURING IRON ORE RAW MATERIALS EXTRACTION
Authors:   Kryvyi Rih National University, Azarian Volodymyr
Published: September 2021

The article aims to substantiate the periodicity of the definition of the maintenance of a valuable component in faces. Information about the content of the valuable component is necessary to comply with the requirements of the enrichment complex while ensuring the process of the total cargo flow formation. Traditionally, in iron ore quarries, technical control services measure the content of the valuable component every shift, but the testing period requires determination. We aimed to justify the period of testing the quality characteristics of iron ore. To achieve the aim, we explored the quarry № 3 of the PJSC "ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih" Mining Department based on the provisions of the mining theory and using mathematical modelling and mathematical statistics methods. We developed a method of substantiating the period of testing the qualitative characteristics of the faces, which we checked based on data from the existing enterprise. Using our method, we proved the possibility of increasing the test period without losing the necessary information about the iron content and without reducing the quality characteristics of the formed final ore flow. Increasing the test period will help companies decrease costs by reducing the number of visits of technical control specialists to test the quarry face. The proposed technique can be helpful to any mining company that supports the data collection and maintain the statistical database of measurements of the valuable component content
Impact of Information Technology on the Banking Sector in Developing Countries
Authors: Malik Mustafa
Published: September 2021

The new world requires development in terms of technology and the use of it, in addition, people are leaning over the use of
internet nowadays. In that terms, I propose a system of mobile banking for the Bank of Muscat. The system is mobile device
activated and could be used to remotely access one's bank account and perform given operations and transactions; payments,
transfers, enquiries of the account and other services to be demonstrated later on. The service I am proposing has to be updated
and promoted accordingly as some users are not in good terms with using m-banking services just yet.
MOTIV VJEČITOG MLADOŽENjE U DJELIMA S. PIŠČEVIĆA, J. IGNjATOVIĆA I LAZE LAZAREVIĆA: PARALELA
Authors:   Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Serbia, Kojic Tanja
Published: September 2021

In this paper, the presence of the motif of the eternal groom is analyzed on the basis of four works by three authors: Memoirs by Simeon Piščević, two short stories by Laza Lazarević, The Wind and The German Girl, and the novel The Eternal Groom by Jakov Ignjatović. The paper deals with the analysis of individual repre- sentatives of the gallant type of heroes, as well as the observation of parallels in their common features that distinguish these characters and make them specific in the mass of others. We will demonstrate that the “eternal groom” type of hero is more widespread in Serbian literature than it seems. The type of hero who is a powdered suitor and a gallant lover is present
POETIKA I LjUBAV U „LIRICI ITAKE“ MILOŠA CRNjANSKOG
Authors:   Faculty of Philology and Arts, University of Kragujevac, Serbia, Isailovic Marija
Published: September 2021

Dans cet article nous nous focalisons sur la question de la présence du contexte de l’amour dans Lirika Itake, en prenant en compte que la conception de l’amour dans cet œuvre peut être observée de différents points de vue. Nous allons présenter la manière dont l’auteur, dans une partie de sa création, radicalement re- pousse l’amour et le dirige sur l’objet de la blasphémie qui est, de sa part, artistiquement justifiée. Nous allons démontrer l’attitude parodique et sarcastique de l’auteur envers la tradition de l’amour, mais qui ne nie pas sa propre présence ni la possibilité de sa réalisation. S’appuyant sur l’esthétique lirique de l’auteur qui sousentend l’esthétique de la vie, de la nature, de la femme et de l’amour, nous démontrerons que l’auteur dans les poèmes à la thématique de l’amour lie les émotions liriques aux sensations personnelles, en donnant non seulement l’empreinte esthétique à sa poésie sinon sa philosophie de l’amour et de la femme.
TRAGOM ČUDA SIMOVIĆEVE REČI – DRAMA „ČUDO U ŠARGANU“
Authors:   Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Serbia, Stokic Nina
Published: September 2021

The subject of the paper is Simović’s dramatic and poetic expression, primarily through the prism of the phenomenon of miracles, present in the drama Čudo u Šarganu. The phenomenon of miracle-working is interpreted in accordance with the poetic features of the writer, as well as the specific procedure of correspondence with paradigmatic biblical miracles that are clear in value, while in the drama they acquire a different nature. The character whose analysis will be especially represented is Beggar, who is a mediator of the metaphysical force, a miraculous healer who takes on the problems of others, which is why his nature is called into question. Special attention will be paid to the presence of mythical-religious performances and reflexes of oral literature, but also to the essential differences that are established between contemporary drama and traditional understandings of the nature and meaning of miracles. The goal of this approach is to illuminate Simović’s poetic-dramatic words through the phenomenon of miracles, whose ambivalence sublimates the special experience of the world reflected in the poetic and dramatic opus of Ljubomir Simović.
Finanzwissenschaftliche Bewertung der Einnahmenpolitik der rheinland-pfälzischen Kommunen im Zeitraum 2009 bis 2015 - Aktualisierung und erweiterte Fortschreibung der Projektstudie aus dem Jahr 2015
Authors: Döring Thomas , Rischkowsky Franziska
Published: September 2021

Der Verfassungsgerichtshof Rheinland-Pfalz hat in seinem Urteil vom 14. Februar 2012 im Rahmen des Normenkontrollverfahrens betreffend das Landesfinanzausgleichsgesetz in der Fassung des Dritten Landesgesetzes zur Änderung des Landesfinanzausgleichsgesetzes vom 12. Juni 2007 in Verbindung mit dem Landeshaushaltsgesetz 2007/2008 nicht nur auf die Verpflichtung des Landes zur Bereitstellung einer „angemessenen Finanzausstattung“ der Kommunen verwiesen, sondern auch darauf, dass als wesentliche Grundlage für einen funktionsfähigen Finanzausgleich die Kommunen ihre eigenen Finanzierungsquellen „angemessen auszuschöpfen“ bzw. hinsichtlich der Einnahmenerzielung „ihre Kräfte größtmöglich“ anzuspannen haben. Soweit in Anbetracht dessen eine unzureichende kommunale Finanzausstattung das Ergebnis autonomer Haushaltsentscheidungen von Städten, Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbänden ist, sind die damit verbundenen negativen fiskalischen Folgen ausschließlich von den dafür verantwortlichen Kommunen zu tragen. Ziel der vorliegenden Projektstudie war die Untersuchung der Fragestellung, ob die rheinland-pfälzischen Städte, Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbände die ihnen im Rahmen eigenverantwortlich gestaltbarer Einnahmequellen zur Verfügung stehenden Möglichkeiten zur Finanzierung ihrer Haushalte in angemessenem Umfang in den zurückliegenden Jahren ausgeschöpft haben. Das zentrale Ergebnis dieser Überprüfung lautet: Ausgehend von grundlegenden ökonomischen Anforderungen an eine sachgerechte Einnahmenpolitik von Städten, Gemeinden und Gemeindeverbänden ist auf der Grundlage einer umfassend angelegten empirischen Analyse für den Zeitraum von 2009 bis 2015 davon auszugehen, dass die rheinland-pfälzischen Kommunen das vorhandene Potential an eigengestaltbaren Einnahmen zur Finanzierung ihrer Haushalte – wie vom Verfassungsgerichtshof Rheinland-Pfalz im oben genannten Urteil gefordert – nicht „angemessen ausgeschöpft“ und damit folglich auch nicht „ihre Kräfte größtmöglich“ angespannt haben.
Percepciones y creencias en educación básica sobre la formación del profesorado en las escuelas normales
Authors: Antonio Gamboa Robles Marco , Figueroa María Julieta Maldonado , Leyva María Angélica Quiroz
Published: September 2021

En este documento se presenta a manera de descripción, la interpretación que los docentes en servicio tienen sobre la formación inicial de docentes, particularmente opinan sobre la percepción que tienen del grado de apropiación del perfil profesional que el normalista posee para egresar de la licenciatura en educación especial, como rasgos deseables de competencia docente; con ello se evalúa el conocimiento, habilidades, destrezas, actitudes y valores que los normalistas aplican en sus jornadas de práctica en condiciones reales de trabajo y sus estrategias de atención como parte de la intervención educativa para sujetos que presentan barreras para el aprendizaje y la participación y/o discapacidad en enfoque inclusivo. Considerando que la atención a esta población se ha brindado históricamente de forma diferenciada y con distintos fines y enfoques; desde una mirada asistencial o de corte clínico-terapéutico, hacia una pedagogía incluyente alternativa. Por ello el licenciado en educación especial y en educación inclusiva, constituyen el eje central para llevar a cabo la metodología de aula con perspectiva constructivista competencial en atención a la diversidad, orientada a lograr y fortalecer la igualdad y equidad para facilitar la inclusión e incorporación a la vida social, trabajo productivo y demás ámbitos de la vida cotidiana.

 

This document presents, by way of description, the interpretation that in-service teachers have about initial teacher training, particularly their perception of the degree of appropriation of the professional profile that the teacher educator has to graduate from the degree in special education, as desirable traits of teaching competence; This evaluates the knowledge, skills, abilities, skills, attitudes and values that the teachers apply in their practice days in real working conditions and their care strategies as part of the educational intervention for subjects who present barriers to learning and participation and/or disability in an inclusive approach. Considering that the attention to this population has historically been provided in a differentiated way and with different purposes and approaches; from a welfare or clinical-therapeutic approach, towards an alternative inclusive pedagogy. Therefore, the graduate in special education and inclusive education, are the central axis to carry out the classroom methodology with a constructivist competence perspective in attention to diversity, aimed at achieving and strengthening equality and equity to facilitate inclusion and incorporation into social life, productive work and other areas of daily life.
MARI STATE PEDAGOGICAL INSTITUTE NAMED AFTER N.K. KRUPSKAYA IN 1992–2008: THE END OF HISTORY
Authors: Eshtyganova Snezhana S.
Published: September 2021

The relevance of the research topic is due to the fact that in 2021 the Republic of Mari El celebrates the 90th anniversary of higher education. The Mari State Pedagogical Institute named after N.K. Krupskaya in the 1990s–2000s was represented by the following faculties: historical and philological, physical and mathematical, industrial and pedagogical, foreign languages, primary classes, pedagogy and psychology, physical culture, supplementary pedagogical professions, pre-university training. In 1992, the Law of the Russian Federation «On Education» was adopted, which determined restructuring of the higher education system as a whole and the Mari State Institute named after N.K. Krupskaya in particular. Until 2000, the state funding of the institute was used only for sharply reduced salaries and scholarships of students. Despite financial difficulties, the staff of the Mari State Institute named after N.K. Krupskaya achieved good results in the 1990s. The Institute was successfully attested. In 1997, he was attested in all specialties for the period of five years. In 1998, the university underwent an accreditation process. In 2003, the Institute was also successfully attested, passed licensing and accreditation. In general, the state attestation commissions noted a good level of specialists’ training. In 2008 The Mari State Pedagogical Institute named after N.K. Krupskaya merged with the Mari State University. The classical University became the legal successor of the pedagogical institute. The Mari State Pedagogical Institute named after N.K. Krupskaya during the period of its activity since 1931, has trained more than 40 000 specialists with higher professional education for the schools of the republic. It was the only university in the republic that trained specialists with the qualification of «teacher».
FREQUENCY OF RADIAL ARTERY OCCLUSION IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING PERCUTANEOUS CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION BY RADIAL ACCESS
Authors: Butt Usman Mahmood , Bakar Muhammad Abu , Iqbal Muhammad Khaleel , Shoukat Shahzad , Khan Rao Shahzad Abdul Tawwab , Ali Muzaffar
Published: September 2021

Objectives: To assess the frequency of radial artery occlusion (RAO) in patients undergoing percutaneous cardiac catheterization.
Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out at cardiology department Jinnah hospital, Lahore from April – October 2018. One hundred thirty one consecutive patients who had undergone percutaneous cardiac catheterization via the trans-radial approach were enrolled in the study. Post procedure patients were followed in the ward and after 24 hours, Allen’s test was used for checking the patency of the radial artery. Color Doppler USG was performed in the patients with absent radial artery and RAO was confirmed. Data was entered and analysed in SPSS version 21.0.
Results: Out of 131 patients who had undergone for percutaneous cardiac catheterization 63.4% were male and 36.6% were female. Among these cases radial artery occlusion was detected in 52 (39.7%) patients. No statistically significant difference was found with effect modifiers like age, gender, duration of procedure and type of intervention statistically insignificant difference was observed (P>0.05).
Conclusion: A considerable number of patients were observed with radial artery occlusion with trans-radial approach thought statistically insignificant difference was noted among all ages, gender or type of intervention suggesting a detailed evaluation of radial artery patency should be done before hospital discharge.