bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Automatic Evaluation of Histological Prognostic Factors Using Two Consecutive Convolutional Neural Networks on Kidney Samples
Authors: Marechal Elise , Jaugey Adrien , Tarris Georges , Paindavoine Michel , Seibel Jean , Martin Laurent , Funes de la Vega Mathilde , Crepin Thomas , Ducloux Didier , Zanetta Gilbert , Felix Sophie , Bonnot Pierre Henri , Bardet Florian , Cormier Luc , Rebibou Jean-Michel , Legendre Mathieu
Published: December 2021

Background and objectives

The prognosis of patients undergoing kidney tumor resection or kidney donation is linked to many histologic criteria. These criteria notably include glomerular density, glomerular volume, vascular luminal stenosis, and severity of interstitial fibrosis/tubular atrophy. Automated measurements through a deep-learning approach could save time and provide more precise data. This work aimed to develop a free tool to automatically obtain kidney histologic prognostic features.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

In total, 241 samples of healthy kidney tissue were split into three independent cohorts. The “Training” cohort (n=65) was used to train two convolutional neural networks: one to detect the cortex and a second to segment the kidney structures. The “Test” cohort (n=50) assessed their performance by comparing manually outlined regions of interest to predicted ones. The “Application” cohort (n=126) compared prognostic histologic data obtained manually or through the algorithm on the basis of the combination of the two convolutional neural networks.

Results

In the Test cohort, the networks isolated the cortex and segmented the elements of interest with good performances (>90% of the cortex, healthy tubules, glomeruli, and even globally sclerotic glomeruli were detected). In the Application cohort, the expected and predicted prognostic data were significantly correlated. The correlation coefficients r were 0.85 for glomerular volume, 0.51 for glomerular density, 0.75 for interstitial fibrosis, 0.71 for tubular atrophy, and 0.73 for vascular intimal thickness, respectively. The algorithm had a good ability to predict significant (>25%) tubular atrophy and interstitial fibrosis level (receiver operator characteristic curve with an area under the curve, 0.92 and 0.91, respectively) or a significant vascular luminal stenosis (>50%) (area under the curve, 0.85).

Conclusion

This freely available tool enables the automated segmentation of kidney tissue to obtain prognostic histologic data in a fast, objective, reliable, and reproducible way.
Research on the Practical Teaching System of Business English Based on “Experimental Learning”
Authors: Hou Hou , Yanfang Yanfang
Published: December 2021

Practical teaching, as an indispensable part of college teaching system, is an important way to cultivate innovative and entrepreneurial talents. There is still certain gap between the quality of talent training in colleges and the talent demand of social and economic development. This research discusses the reform and practice of practical teaching system with a case study, aiming to explore a new path of the practical teaching system of Business English
Web Application for Emotion-based Music Player
Authors: Soni Kamal Naina
Published: December 2021

Abstract: Human expressions play an important role in the extraction of an individual's emotional state. It helps in determining the current state and mood of an individual, extracting and understanding the emotion that an individual has based on various features of the face such as eyes, cheeks, forehead, or even through the curve of the smile. A survey confirmed that people use Music as a form of expression. They often relate to a particular piece of music according to their emotions. Considering these aspects of how music impacts a part of the human brain and body, our project will deal with extracting the user’s facial expressions and features to determine the current mood of the user. Once the emotion is detected, a playlist of songs suitable to the mood of the user will be presented to the user. This can be a big help to alleviate the mood or simply calm the individual and can also get quicker song according to the mood, saving time from looking up different songs and parallel developing a software that can be used anywhere with the help of providing the functionality of playing music according to the emotion detected. Keywords: Music, Emotion recognition, Categorization, Recommendations, Computer vision, Camera
Joule Thief and its Applications
Authors: Chopda Rishabh
Published: December 2021

Abstract: In this rapidly evolving world where the technology is flourishing at an exponentially steady rate the need and the requirement for various distinct and efficient sources of energy has become a significantly crucial requirement to fuel the technology of the world to come. We as consumers use an extensive array of devices and appliances in our day to day lives which are powered by discrete kinds of batteries and power sources which till date haven’t been able to be utilised to their superlative potential. The battery resurrection circuit can be implemented on a variety of appliances and devices to utilise the complete capacity of the cells and batteries they use to provide a more economical and efficient use of a battery. Keywords: Joule Thief, circuit, efficiency, battery, appliances, LED
Prácticas culturales inmateriales en tiempos de coronavirus. Cambios en las modalidades de la ronda del mate y su consumo
Authors: Levrand Norma Elizabeth , Tessio Conca Silvia , Metivié Mariángeles , Staffolani Claudio , Alcaino Lucio Gonzalo
Published: December 2021

La pandemia del COVID-19 puso en crisis los parámetros de la vida en su conjunto. En ese contexto, definido como un ‘hecho social total’,  ciertas prácticas sociales, como el cebado del mate (infusión de carácter comunitario de numerosas zonas de Argentina y la región) han sido puestas en observación respecto a su inocuidad. Estas restricciones son percibidas y reinterpretadas en formas diversas por la comunidad, y aunque los cambios culturales en general son lentos, las limitaciones a las actividades sociales y comunitarias que proponen los protocolos sanitarios implementados por el COVID-19 podrían generar una resignificación en la práctica del matear y así introducir nuevas interpretaciones respecto a la práctica tradicional. El objetivo de este trabajo es describir los cambios que las medidas de aislamiento social y prevención del virus han generado en la ronda del mate a partir de un análisis comparado de las modificaciones que se han producido en la práctica en las últimas décadas. La metodología se basa en el análisis documental y los resultados parciales de una encuesta virtual de carácter exploratorio llevada a cabo en el período de ASPO. Resultados: La pandemia produjo una alteración en todos los órdenes de la vida, como hecho social total impactó también sobre esta práctica. Los resultados preliminares de la encuesta virtual indican que el 96% continua con el hábito, sin embargo se han incorporado  otras infusiones a la dieta. Un cambio fundamental se da en el hábito de compartir la infusión: antes de la pandemia el 96% de quienes tomaban la infusión compartían, durante el aislamiento este porcentaje bajó al 71%. El 66% de los encuestados reconoce el consejo sanitario de no compartir el mate. Sin embargo, entre los consultados el 50% volvería a los hábitos tradicionales de compartir el mate finalizada la pandemia.
Siguiendo los criterios que propone la Convención para la Salvaguardia del Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial (UNESCO) se propone un ejercicio reflexivo y de posterior acción que podría aportar a salvaguardar una práctica que es parte de la identidad de Argentina y la región, puesta en entredicho como hecho social total en el contexto de pandemia por el COVID-19.
Articulando los tres ámbitos propios de la Universidad en pos del patrimonio cultural en medio de una Pandemia
Authors: Sampaoli Patricia
Published: December 2021

El equipo interdisciplinario de investigadores de la Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia Austral (UNPA-UACO), está constituido por profesionales de arquitectura, historia, turismo, medios audiovisuales, arqueología, bibliotecología, gestión ambiental y economía. El mismo focaliza la evaluación del Patrimonio Cultural presente en el medio rural del NE santacruceño, atendiendo al rescate y puesta en valor para propuestas de desarrollo sustentable en base al Turismo. La convergencia de diferentes enfoques disciplinarios, en la evaluación de un mismo objeto de estudio, ha enriquecido la labor desarrollada en forma continua desde el año 2000.
El Área de Patrimonio Cultural Regional –creada en la Unidad Académica Caleta Olivia en 2007-, aglutina desde la formación de grado, la investigación y la extensión, acciones referidas al rescate de los bienes patrimoniales del sector. Cómo sistematizar las acciones que realiza el equipo en medio de una Pandemia ha sido el desafío de 2020 y continúa siéndolo en 2021.
Missing Calvo? Latin America’s love-hate relationship with the Investment Treaty Regime
Authors: Amorim Lucas Silva , Baccarini Mariana Pimenta Oliveira , Menezes Henrique Zeferino de
Published: December 2021

Por décadas, os países da América Latina evitaram adotar tratados de investimento seguindo os pensamentos do jurista argentino Carlos Calvo. A doutrina Calvo estabelecia que as disputas entre investidores estrangeiros e o Estado deveriam ser resolvidas pelos tribunais nacionais, à exclusão de jurisdições internacionais. Essa posição se erodiu à medida que um número crescente de tratados bilaterais de investimento (BITs) foi assinado nas décadas de 1980 e 1990, expondo os países da região a ações arbitrais de investimento. Recentemente, percebe-se uma crise do regime de investimentos na região, com a denúncia de BITs e da Convenção ICSID, o não reconhecimento de sentenças arbitrais e a negociação de um novo modelo de tratados de investimentos. Da análise do processo histórico de ascensão e crise do regime de investimento, através da análise de documentos e dados sobre os efeitos dos acordos de investimento, pode-se dizer que os países da região têm tomado medidas para restringir a possibilidade de arbitragens Investidor-Estado. Nesse sentido, estaríamos experimentando um retorno à doutrina de Calvo sobre a necessidade de garantir autonomia decisória sobre políticas públicas estratégicas na região.
Neoliberalismo, Políticas de Gênero e feminicídio na América Latina
Authors: Aguirre Kathleen Kate Dominguez
Published: December 2021

Há 30 anos cresce exponencialmente o número de feminicídios na América Latina, paralelamente aos projetos e acordos neoliberais feitos nos países da região em benefício do Norte Global, sobretudo das potências dominantes na política internacional. No mesmo período, violência de gênero e direitos das mulheres ganham centralidade em programas originados ou mediados por organismos de cooperação internacional, especialmente a Organização das Nações Unidas – ONU, debatendo e institucionalizando nos países signatários medidas paliativas para as consequências decorrentes dos projetos que estes próprios organismos implantaram no Sul Global. Nesta conjuntura, evidencia-se e problematiza-se a crescente dos feminicídios na América Latina apesar das agendas humanitárias da cooperação internacional e países do Norte Global, a partir de teóricas/os do Sul Global, sob perspectiva decolonial e metodologia de análise regressiva-progressiva. Conclui-se que a combinação entre abordagem reformista de pautas feministas e políticas neoliberais implicam exploração e/ou morte de mulheres latino-americanas e perpetuam a dependência geopolítica moderna/colonial.
Uma introdução sobre a linguística popular da política de línguas (An introduction to the popular linguistics of language policy)
Authors: Albury Nathan
Published: December 2021

Os indivíduos de uma comunidade de falantes se ocupam de política de línguas. Eles interpretam e aplicam saberes populares e crenças sobre linguagem para dar vida a políticas linguísticas, e até mesmo criam medidas para resolver dilemas locais da língua. Esses indivíduos são, de fato, linguistas populares. A linguística popular examina as várias formas como um povo, sem treinamento linguístico, desempenha a linguística como ciência. Porém, no caso da política de línguas, a linguística popular tem se reservado a investigar a dinâmica sociocultural que diz respeito à vida pública. Proponho uma concepção holística da política de línguas dentro do programa de pesquisa da linguística popular. Isso possibilita um paradigma mais amplo para analisar não apenas o que o povo entende a respeito da política de línguas, mas também que tipo de conhecimento popular existe sobre políticas linguísticas, e quais saberes e crenças são aplicados por linguistas populares para desenvolver política de línguas.
“TERRA PLANA, IDEIAS RASAS”: A DISTOPIA DO CAPITAL, TRABALHO E CAPITALISMOS NO BRASIL
Authors: Ciavatta Maria
Published: December 2021

A expressão “terra plana, ideias rasas” sintetiza o contexto distópico da sociedade brasileira, permeada pelo negacionismo na ciência, a inversão de valores, a extinção de instituições culturais, o autoritarismo, a violência e a desumanização. A relação capital e trabalho e o capitalismo constituem a realidade que está presente na formação dos trabalhadores e na vida da população. Neste artigo, os temas tratados são parte dos fundamentos de uma pesquisa sobre fontes da história da educação. Seu pressuposto básico é a historicidade dos acontecimentos, cuja gênese está nos processos mais amplos da vida social. Primeiro, tratamos de como se apresenta a distopia do presente; segundo, do conceito de humanização do ser humano e da formação humana; terceiro, da explicitação do sistema do capital e do trabalho; quarto, da historicidade do capitalismo. Como intelectuais, professores e educadores, temos a arte da palavra para a formação, para a afirmação de valores do conhecimento, da solidariedade, da construção de um mundo onde possamos sobreviver, onde sobreviva o planeta Terra que habitamos.
UMA REPRESENTAÇÃO S-DIGRAPH PARA AS FUNÇÕES CARACTERÍSTICAS DE MASSIEU
Authors: Jesús Correia Jornandes
Published: December 2021

Este artigo propõe um modelo cúbico graficodirecionado de Sistemas Simples na representação da Entropia para as Funções Características de Massieu, articuladas por Equações de Estado, tendo como referência o Cubo de Correia na representação da Energia e baseado no Octaedro de Koenig, no Cuboctaedro de Fox, no Cubo Termodinâmico de Pate, do Esquema Mnemônico de Zhao, do Diagrama Termodinâmico de Venn, no Octaedro de Kerr & Makosko, nos Grafos de Pogliani e no Cubo Mágico de Kocik. A energia, por unidade de temperatura, da Equação de estado é proveniente do produto entre duas variáveis conjugadas pela Seta Coordenada que estiverem na mesma direção da Seta Aresta que vincula as duas Funções Características. As equações fundamentais dos potenciais termodinâmicos revelam que a Entropia de um sistema termodinâmico é a razão entre a sua Energia Térmica pela Temperatura Absoluta. Pretende-se, com este modelo, facilitar a elaboração dos construtos lógicos e a compreenção da interdependência entre os Potenciais da Termodinâmica e estabecer um sentido para as Transformações Termodinâmicas.
Goodbye global health?
Authors: Blume Stuart
Published: December 2021

Over the past 20 or 30 years vast sums of money have gone into ?global
health?. The money has funded vast initiatives largely focused on infectious
disease control, as well as university centres and research projects. The
numerous and varied definitions of global health share a normative element.
Global health implies an egalitarian approach, treating everyone?s health
needs equally, irrespective of citizenship, ethnicity or gender. If we look
at what the concept does in practice, other than lubricate the flow of
funds, the picture becomes more complex. This essay argues that despite its
normative connotations, global health is closely associated with
globalization. It became an arena for engaging in contests for economic and
strategic advantage under cover of its normative connotations. This
?underside? of global health was invisible to all but a few critics. I argue
that responses to the Covid-19 pandemic have made it visible to all.
Perhaps, recognizing what the concept really does, it should be used with
caution, or avoided entirely.
Viral apocalypse: Discourses of spreading and stopping epidemic through the example of zombie film narrative
Authors: Mandic Marina
Published: December 2021

Based on the point of view that popular culture performs metaphorical
narration of the contemporary society, this paper analyses the ways in which
elements of zombie film narratives are used as a representation of
infectious diseases, that is, representation of the social and institutional
discourses associated with the occurrence, spreading and stopping of
epidemics. The narratives of zombie films feature social anxieties regarding
infectious agents through the discourse of epidemiological apocalypse, due
to occurrence of an incurable virus, whose development results in the
potential ending of the civilization.
Experimental study on solar distillation system for oil extraction from eucalyptus plant leaves
Authors: Hussain Zawar , Munir Anjum , Liu Junping , Sultan Muhammad
Published: December 2021

Most of the industrial process requires a temperature level below 250?C which is easily achievable using solar energy. Pakistan is fortunate enough to have long sunlight hours and high intensity of solar insolation. The mean total irradiation falling on a horizontal plane is about 200-250 W/m2 per day. This precious source of natural energy has tremendous potential in the agro-based industry like the distillation of medicinal plants. The main objective of this study was to conduct a quantitative and qualitative analyses of solar distilled oil of the medicinal plant. Solar distillation systems had been installed at Agricultural Engineering Workshop, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, and Technology and Rosa Lab, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. This distillation system was designed according to the latitude of Faisalabad. This system comprised of primary reflector, secondary reflector, condenser, and Florentine flask. In this study Eucalyptus Camaldulensis and Eucalyptus Citriodora, essential oils were distilled by solar distillation system and by a conventional distillation system for comparing the results. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis of Eucalyptus Camaldulensis and Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oils were carried out at National Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faisalabad. The results of quantitative and qualitative analyses of essential oils showed that the quantity and the quality of essential oils of same species of eucalyptus, distilled by solar distillation system and conventional controlled distillation system were same. So, it was concluded that the quality and quantity of essential oils of same species do not differ significantly either distilled by solar distillation system or by conventional controlled distillation system.
Exercise Training in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Hammer Stian , Toussaint Michel , Vollsæter Maria , Nesbjørg Tvedt Marianne , Drange Røksund Ola , Reychler Gregory , Lund Hans , Andersen Tiina
Published: December 2021

Objective: To evaluate the effects and safety of exercise training, and to determine the optimal [AQ7] exercise training intervention for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Exercise training was compared with no training, placebo or alternative exercise training. Primary outcomes were functioning and health-related quality of life. Secondary outcomes were muscular strength, endurance and lung function. 
Data sources: A systematic literature search was conducted in Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Central, PEDro and Scopus. 
Study selection and data extraction: Screening, data extraction, risk of bias and quality assessment were carried out. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Collaborations risk of bias tools. The certainty of evidence was assessed using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation.
Data synthesis: Twelve studies with 282 participants were included. A narrative synthesis showed limited or no improvements in functioning compared with controls. Health-related quality of life was assessed in only 1 study. A meta-analysis showed a significant difference in muscular strength and endurance in favour of exercise training compared with no training and placebo. However, the certainty of evidence was very low.
Conclusion: Exercise training may be beneficial in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but the evidence remains uncertain. Further research is needed on exercise training to promote functioning and health-related quality of life in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Quantitative Modelling of Climate Change Impact on Hydro-climatic Extremes
Authors:   , Wang Han
Published: December 2021

In recent decades, climate change has caused a more volatile climate leading to more extreme events such as severe rainstorms, heatwaves and floods which are likely to become more frequent. Aiming to reveal climate change impact on the hydroclimatic extremes in a quantitative sense, this thesis presents a comprehensive analysis from three main strands. The first strand focuses on developing a quantitative modelling framework to quantify the spatiotemporal variation of hydroclimatic extremes for the areas of concern. A spatial random sampling toolbox (SRS-GDA) is designed for randomizing the regions of interest (ROIs) with different geographic locations, sizes, shapes and orientations where the hydroclimatic extremes are parameterised by a nonstationary distribution model whose parameters are assumed to be time-varying. The parameters whose variation with respect to different spatial features of ROIs and climate change are finally quantified by various statistical models such as the generalised linear model. The framework is applied to quantify the spatiotemporal variation of rainfall extremes in Great Britain (GB) and Australia and is further used in a comparison study to quantify the bias between observed and climate projected extremes. Then the framework is extended to a multivariate framework to estimate the time-varying joint probability of more than one hydroclimatic variable in the perspective of non-stationarity. A case study for evaluating compound floods in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is applied for demonstrating the application of the framework. The second strand aims to recognise, classify and track the development of hydroclimatic extremes (e.g., severe rainstorms) by developing a stable computer algorithm (i.e., the SPER toolbox). The SPER toolbox can detect the boundary of the event area, extract the spatial and physical features of the event, which can be used not only for pattern recognition but also to support AI-based training for labelling/cataloguing the pattern from the large-sized, grid-based, multi-scaled environmental datasets. Three illustrative cases are provided; and as the front-end of AI study, an example for training a convolution neural network is given for classifying the rainfall extremes in the last century of GB. The third strand turns to support decision making by building both theory-driven and data-driven decision-making models to simulate the decisions in the context of flood forecasting and early warning, using the data collected via laboratory-style experiments based on various information of probabilistic flood forecasts and consequences. The research work demonstrated in this thesis has been able to bridge the knowledge gaps in the related field and it also provides a precritical insight in managing future risks arising from hydroclimatic extremes, which makes perfect sense given the urgent situation of climate change and the related challenges our societies are facing.
Intrinsic Atopic Dermatitis: Titration of Precipitins in the Screening of Food Allergens for Prescription of Elimination Diets and Desensitization Strategies
Authors: Olivier Celso E. , Pinto Daiana G. , Teixeira Ana P. M. , Santana Jhéssica L. S. , Santos Raquel A. P. G. , Lima Regiane P. S.
Published: December 2021

Background: The diagnosis of non-IgE mediated food allergies may be a complex puzzle when there is no start point to establish an elimination diet to allow a clear clinical field to initiate diagnostic Oral Food Challenges tests.

Objective: To evaluate the opportunity of the tube titration of precipitins to select food allergens to proceed with elimination diets to assist the diagnosis and management of adult patients with Food Allergy manifested as Intrinsic Atopic Dermatitis (IAD).

Methods: The tube titration of specific precipitins against anamnesis-chosen food allergens were performed in 64 IAD patients and their titers were associated with an Improvement Verbal Scale Rate (IVSR) of the patient’s perception of the benefits of the Precipitins-based Elimination Diet (PED) performed with these specific food allergens, as well correlated with their positive or negative perception of the impairment of symptoms after the reintroduction of the Symptom-Related Food Allergen (SRFA).

Results: In most cases, the PED contributed to a significant clinical improvement that allowed the patients to evaluate the individual effect of the reintroduction of each food allergen on their diets. There was a significant positive correlation coefficient between the titers of the food-specific titration of precipitins and the percentage of positive SRFA (Pearson r = 0.91; p-value = 0.0004).

Conclusion: The semiquantitative titration of specific precipitins against food allergens is a promising triage test to select food allergens to proceed with elimination diets to support the diagnosis and management of non-IgE mediated Food Allergy in patients with Intrinsic Atopic Dermatitis.
The Effect of Increasing Surface Area of Dialyzer Membrane on Adequacy of Hemodialysis
Authors: Saeed Faiza , Alam Ashar , Memon Shoukat , Imtiaz Salman
Published: December 2021

Introduction: The patients with end stage renal disease requires 12 hours of hemodialysis per week divided in three equal sessions (4 hours/day for 3 days/week). Some studies show that adequacy of hemodialysis can be maintained by increasing the surface area of the dialyzer membrane and decreasing the frequency of treatment which can help the poor socioeconomic status patients in getting effective hemodialysis at a low cost.

Objectives: To observe whether by increasing the surface area of dialyzer the dose of dialysis can be reduced against the standard hemodialysis prescription.

Study design: Randomized Control Trial.

Study Duration: Six months from March 2017 to August 2017.

Settings: Department of Nephrology, The Indus Hospital Karachi.

Subjects: ESRD patients undergoing Hemodialysis for at least 6 months at The Indus Hospital Karachi.

Methods: In this prospective randomized control study, a total of 60 patients of end stage renal disease receiving hemodialysis for more than six months were included and divided into 2 groups randomly (Arm-A: twice weekly dialysis using a larger surface area dialyzer and Arm-:B thrice weekly dialysis using regular surface area dialyzer).

Results: A total of 59 (30 in Arm A and 29 in Arm B) patients were enrolled in the study out of which majority of the patients were male (59.3%). On average significantly higher URR and eKt/V were reported in Arm A whereas, higher mean standard (weekly) stdKt/V was reported in Arm-B.

Conclusion: Standard protocols should be followed to maintain the adequacy of Hemodialysis.
Attaining Sustainable Development Goal for Newborn Survival: Reinforcing Postnatal Interventions
Authors: Daga Subhashchandra
Published: December 2021

Under the sustainable development goals (SDG), the target for neonatal mortality rate (NMR) was proposed to be less than 12 per 1000 live births by 2030 and may not meet the SDG 2030 NMR target. It may be prudent to focus on moderately low birth weight babies, 1500-2499 g, to reach the goal. This category of babies constitutes 37% of newborn deaths. They need supervised care for a short period that consists of the provision of warmth and breastfeeding with or without antibiotic therapy, and with or without oxygen administration. Despite knowing that these interventions can reduce neonatal deaths, deficiencies in how to implement these measures may be making all the difference to the expected outcome.

This paper suggests possible ways to enhance the effectiveness of some of the better-known interventions such as the provision of warmth, feeding, resuscitation, oxygen administration, delivery of continuous positive airway support, and antibiotic therapy.
Association between Osteoporosis and Metabolic Syndrome in Postmenopausal Women
Authors: Muraduzzaman S. M. , Begum S. , Siddika A. , Islam A. , Sultana S. , Mili U. S. , Saiedullah M. , Alam F.
Published: December 2021

The risk of osteoporosis is higher in elderly and postmenopausal women. Several studies in different populations investigated the association between osteoporosis and metabolic syndrome (MS); however, the results are conflicting. In our population, no study has yet been conducted to evaluate this relationship in postmenopausal women. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between osteoporosis and metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women. In this study, a total of 131 postmenopausal women were included. Clinical history and anthropometric data were recorded and subjected to blood collection and scan for bone mineral density (BMD) and T-score at the lumbar spine and femoral neck and by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Osteoporosis and osteopenia were defined from T-score. The lipid profile was estimated by standard spectrophotometric methods. The mean±SD of age (years) of the postmenopausal women was 57.0±8.4. Bone mineral densities (g/cm2) were 0.78±0.17, 0.75±0.16, 0.72±0.16 and T-scores were   -2.32±1.54, -1.52±1.29, -1.53±1.39 respectively in lumbar spine, right femoral neck and left femoral neck. Osteoporosis and osteopenia were found in 58 (44.3%) and 45 (34.4%) study subjects, respectively. Eighty-three (63.4%) of the study subjects have metabolic syndrome (MS). On multiple regression analysis, considering BMD at lumbar spine, right femoral neck or left femoral neck as dependent variable and age, body mass index (BMI), and MS as independent variables, β values for MS with BMD were -0.041 (p = 0.184), 0.002 (p = 0.938), 0.011 (p = 0.688) and with T-score were -0.330 (p = 0.241), -0.005 (p = 0.984), 0.151 (p = 0.599) at lumbar spine and right femoral neck and left femoral neck respectively. The coefficient of osteoporosis with MS in multiple logistic regression analysis was β = 1.311, (p = 0.003). In conclusion, osteoporosis is found to be positively associated with metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women.
Smart Irrigation System Using Intelligent Robotics
Authors: Pandao Pratiksha Pradip , Rathi Abhi , Patel Prince
Published: December 2021

To optimize water use for agricultural crops while also verifying water scarcity in the field, an automated irrigation system was developed. Weed management and control are critical for high-yielding, high-quality crops, and developments in weed control technologies have had a significant impact on agricultural output. Any weed control method that is effective must be both durable and versatile. Despite the variety in field circumstances, robust weed control technologies will successfully manage weeds. Weed control technology that is adaptable can change its strategy in response to changing weed populations, genetics, and environmental conditions. The system includes a distributed wireless network of soil-moisture and temperature sensors, as well as conductive sensors in the plant's root zone. Agate way unit also manages sensor data, triggers actuators, and sends data to an Android mobile device. To control water quantity, an algorithm with temperature and soil moisture threshold values was developed and programmed into a microcontroller-based gateway. The added future of this research is that we are utilising a robot to monitor the condition of the crop to see if it is affected by insects or not. The robot will move around the field, and we will be able to track the crop's health on our device.
A study on Efficient Modelling in Higher Education Academic Workforce Using Simulation
Authors: Jajo Nethal K. , Peiris Shelton
Published: December 2021

This paper shows how the Operations Research (OR) tools (in modelling and simulation) can be modified, applied in planning and their understanding of any long-term impacts due to sudden policy changes. The proposed approach is particularly useful to investigate the movements of the university academics and their impacts on changes in research, research funding, teaching and services as they are the integral parts of the career at any level. We argue that the Discrete Event Simulation (DES) approach can be used to model such dynamics in Higher Education Academic Workforce Model (HEAWM) and show that it can provide a comprehensive projection of future requirements within the context of career progression. Consequently, this HEAWM allows universities to interrogate factors influencing the academic workforce planning as this process often requires the new attributes to be tracked in the model which is difficult with other OR models. It is shown that this approach is easy to apply via DES and creation of the corresponding HEAWM provides better understanding of the factors that will influence the future workforce than the existing results.
Transformational Leadership of Nehemia in Spirituality, Integrity and Visioner to the Contemporary Leaders
Authors: Ming David , Purwoko Paulus Sentot , Wahyuni Sri , Suharto Daniel
Published: December 2021

The book of Nehemiah provides a remarkable example of transformation leader motivated by, and acting for, God's ends: God's glory and the good of those served. It also provides an example of the use of godly means: the pursuit of spirituality in leadership, integrity and visioner focus upon achieving desirable results. The Transformational leaders in organization and communication is very important. The formulation of the problems that the author raises in this scientific paper are: First, is the character of Nehemia the most dominant character modeled by the contemporary leaders? Second, which background category most dominantly determines the transformational leadership based on the book of Nehemiah for the contemporary leaders. The writer uses a quantitative descriptive method with a correlational survey type explanation method. From the results of the data analysis: First: “The transformational leadership based on the book of Nehemiah for the contemporary leaders are in the sufficient category” in this research is proven. Second, “The dimension of Spirituality as the character of Nehemiah who is most dominant in the role modeled by the transformational leadership based on the Book of Nehemiah” is proven to be true.
Amendment of organic compost proprieties through composting-vermicomposting integration
Authors: Maronezi Vanessa , Pereira Assunção Ana Paula , Souza Reis Melo Vanessa , Dos Santos Senhuk Ana Paula Milla , Carneiro Ferreira Deusmaque , Borella Marfil Anhê Ana Carolina
Published: December 2021

The aim of the current study is to evaluate the effects of integrating composting-vermicomposting to improve the organic compost as from the physicochemical analyses and by their application on Brachiaria decumbens growth. Experiments carried out in composting unit used 30:1 ratio of nitrogen-rich organic waste (raw vegetables, fruits and cooked food) and carbon (dry grass) in 2 pile configurations (with, or without passive aeration). After 60 days, product was subjected to vermicomposting for 45 days. Composts were analyzed to check their quality (temperature, pH, moisture, organic carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus levels), as well as compared to each other as biofertilizers (10% (w/v)) for B. decumbens growth. Data have suggested that the vermicomposting process improved the compost pile by increasing its nitrogen (1.26% to 1.95%), phosphorus (0.64% to 1.2%) and organic carbon contents (17.1% to 18.9%). B. decumbens growth showed no significant differences between those treatments, which indicates that organic fraction should be increased (>10%) to release their nutrients to plant.
Spielerisch und mit Freude zum Erfolg
Authors: Zeller Georg
Published: December 2021

Meine Erfahrung als Projektleiter, Dozent, Trainer und Projektcoach zeigt, dass spielerisches Lernen emotionales Begreifen bedeutet. Lernen funktioniert dann am besten, wenn ein Thema attraktiv ist, etwas auf dem Spiel steht und wir uns in einer sozialen Gruppe befinden. Und das sichert richtiges Handeln auch in herausfordernden Projektsituationen. Am Beispiel eines Rollenspiels zum Änderungsmanagement wird erläutert, wie diese interaktive Simulation entwickelt wurde, worauf bei der Implementierung unter Berücksichtigung von neurodidaktischen Erkenntnissen geachtet werden muss, worin sich der nachhaltige Mehrwert auszeichnet und wie diese und weitere interaktive Simulationen auf spielerische Weise in Projekten eingesetzt werden können.
Über Wohlfühlkollegen und Visionen
Authors: Köhler Jens
Published: December 2021

Die Kolumne „Ehrlich und Priesberg“ möchte mit unterhaltsamen Dialogen rund um das Thema „Mensch – Kommunikation, Verhalten, Entscheidungen“ Denkanstöße für den PM-Alltag geben.
BINARY LECTURE AS A METHOD OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OPTIMIZATION IN A MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Authors: Yurakh Omelian , Pavlykivska Bohdana , Popadynets Oksana , Kocherha Zoriana , Pastukh Mykhaylo , Yurakh Halyna , Kotyk Taras , Hryshchuk Mariya , Dubyna Nataliya
Published: December 2021

The peculiarities of preparation and performance of two kinds of binary lectures which are a binary lecture- dispute and an interdisciplinary binary lecture are in detail described in this paper. They diﬀ er in their essence, aim, tasks, means of preparation, the choice of lecturer- partner, the format of the material.The aim of the binary lecture- dispute is to organize a controversy on a problematic issue between two lecturers. The more lively the discussion, the more interesting it is for the students, and the easier it is to involve them into the discussion. The form of presenting the material is a powerful motivational stimulus. The professional competence of lecturers can be diﬀ erent, their communication, expressiveness and acting skills are more important. Mostly they are teachers of one department. There is no necessity to distribute lecture material and time between lecturers. It also does not require rehearsals without students. Such a lecture is more interesting for them.The aim of the interdisciplinary binary lecture is to show the interdisciplinary continuity, when the basic data of one discipline are necessary for mastering of another one. It does not involve any dispute and is presented as a consistent monologue of two lecturers. It is not possible to involve the students, because previously acquired knowledge is forgotten, and the knowledge provided – is still unknown to them. Motivation for students is only the relevance of the theme and lecture skills. The lectures are always delivered by tutors of diﬀ erent disciplines. Their intellectual and psychological compatibility and the same level of professionalism are also very important. The volume of lecture material is always increasing. It requires rehearsals without students. It is more di ﬃ cult for teachers in its preparation and implementation.
From mysticism to neuroscience: the history of psychiatric service of the bukovina region
Authors: Herasymiuk Iryna , Grinko Natalia , Sumariuk Bohdan
Published: December 2021

The origins of psychiatric care in Bukovina can be divided in two stages: the first stage - pre-scientific, the second stage - scientific or nosological. During the pre-scientific period of providing assistance to persons with mental disorders occurred in monasteries. They were regarded as possessed, that is, persons with demons. On the territory of modern Chernivtsi area there were several such monasteries where they could get help patients with mental disorders. Since the proclamation Bukovina is the crown land of the Austro-Hungarian Empire psychiatric care has changed. A psychiatric service was bornunderstanding what a mental disorder is. There was a transition to science interpretation and approach to psychiatric care. The purpose of the article was to cover the formation of the psychiatric service in Bukovina, the transformation of the approach to care for patients with mental disorders, from mysticism to the modern model. Scientific novelty is to analyze the history of psychiatry in Bukovina from the past to present and coverage of the main historical moments that gave impetus for the formation of true neuroscience. Methodological principles research: chronological and comparative-historical approach, systemic interdisciplinary analysis. Conclusions. History of origin psychiatric service in Bukovina experienced ups and downs that corresponded to the conditions of the time. The transformation of mental service has changed from the worldview and level of development of contemporary science. You can watch changes from mystification to the emergence of psychiatry as a real modern neuroscience with an evidence base and humane treatment of patients.
The phenomenon of methodological pluralism as a sign of the development of historical science
Authors: Rachuk Svyatoslav
Published: December 2021

The purpose of the research is to study the influence of methodological pluralism as a meta-approach on the formation of modern historical science; to examine the role that diverse approaches played in the scientific study of the past; to demonstrate the importance of a multi-vector view of history as an integral part of the study of the past. The relevance of the research: these are interdisciplinary interactions between both socio-humanitarian and natural sciences. The consequence of this is the emergence of the phenomenon of methodological pluralism as the basis of modern historical science. Conclusions: in the process of research we discovered that diverse methodological approaches influence the historical science, which ultimately leads to the emergence of the new directions in historical knowledge.
Free lyricists of Bukovina, as bearers of a competitive worldview
Authors: Biryuk Ihor , Korytsky Oleh , Kukovska Iryna , Sykyrytska Tatyana , Kovalchuk Petro , Koritska Antonina
Published: December 2021

The need to address this problem is due to increased interest in the origins of traditional national culture and spirituality of our people, growing interest in authentic culture of the Ukrainian ethnic group, and in particular its component – the life of wandering elders-singers. The music of the Ukrainian lyre (kobza) is an organic part of people's worldviews, their thoughts and aspirations, diverse and rich spiritual life. One of the important roles in awakening the spirituality of our people was played by lyre players and kobzars, who carried the fiery Ukrainian word to the people, called for the struggle for freedom, for Cossack glory, for the ancient ancestral Orthodox faith. The article presents an analysis of the formation of lyricism (kobzarism) as a significant part of the cultural heritage of the Ukrainian population of Bukovina. The lyricists are portrayed as witnesses of the life and development of the people in different historical epochs, as well as their influence on knowledge of history, education of patriotism, love for the native land and respect for their ancestors. The purpose. Based on the analysis of literature sources and available historical documents to trace the peculiarities of the process of formation and reproduction of the history of lyricism in Bukovina, as part of the historical heritage of the Ukrainian people. Research methods: retrospective, synthetic analytical and generalizing methods. The scientific novelty lies in the generalization of information about the representatives of Ukrainian epic singing in Bukovina and Bukovina Hutsul region. Conclusions. The biographies of lyricists of Bukovyna, recollections about them, features of Hutsul lyre are given. Lyricism as a unique cultural phenomenon was spread all over Ukraine and in Hutsul region and Bukovyna as well from XVI century till 30ies of the twentieth century. As in the territory of Bukovina, as well as in all Ukraine, industrial production of lyres was not developed - in comparison with similar tools from other countries such lyres were much simpler in the design. The lyre in the Bukovynian Hutsul region had a layer of religiosity, so in addition to the heroic epic, the repertoire included chants and psalms. Well-known lyricists in Bukovyna were Yuriy Fedkovych (“Bukovynskyi Solovyi”), from the village of Putyla, Vasyl Tonievych from the village of Samakova, Petro Dzurak from the village of Dytynets, Dmytro Hentsar from the village of Ryzha (Pylypkove hamlet), Vasyl Hrytsko, Ivan Pokhovych (Hnat) from Sadhora (Chernivtsi).
Iron Age Celtic art as the religious metanarrative visualization.
Authors: Kazakevych Gennadii
Published: December 2021

The purpose of the article is to reveal to which extent the Iron Age Celtic art visualized the metanarrative of the Celtic religion. The methodology is based on the applying of structural and semiotic approaches to the symbols and representations of the Celtic art, which are viewed as components of much more complicated system: the religious and mythological beliefs of the Iron Age Celts. Scientific novelty. The author puts forward an idea that the Early La Tиne, Waldalgesheim and Plastic art styles were closely connected to the Celtic beliefs in the afterlife and supranatural powers. Conclusions. The La Tиne decorated weapons, drinking vessels and personal ornaments were produced by the artisans who were closely connected to the priesthood. Such artifacts were used as apothropei in the highly ritualized spheres of social life such as war, banquet and burial rite. The author notes that the decline of the Plastic art style was simultaneous with the transformations of the Celtic burial rite which caused the disappearance of the burials during the late La Tиne period.