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MODELING THE DEVELOPMENTS IN URBANISATION AND RELATIONSHIP WITH VEGETATION COVER IN ALANYA
Authors: İşler B. , Aslan Z.
Published: December 2021

Abstract. The increase in the world population and the migration of people from rural to urban areas causes an increase in artificial surfaces and causes many negative effects on the ecosystem, regional climate variations and global diversity. Nowadays, as the effects of climate change are felt more and more, it has gained importance in researches on this subject. Therefore, the estimation of the change in the vegetation density for the coming years and the determination of the land use / land cover (LULC) change in cities are very essential for urban planning. In this study, the effects of regional urbanization on vegetation are examined by using satellite data and atmospheric variables. In the vegetation analysis, multi-time index values obtained from TERRA-MODIS satellite, EVI (Enhanced Vegetation Index) and LST (Land Surface Temperature) were taken into account between the years of 2005 and 2018 in Alanya, Turkey. Temperature and precipitation were selected as the atmospheric variables and expected variations in EVI value until 2030 were estimated. In the study employed a wavelet-transformed artificial neural network (WANN) model to generate long-term (12-year) EVI forecasts using LST, temperature and precipitation. The relationship between land use / land cover and urbanization is investigated with NDBI (Normalized Difference Built-up Index) data obtained from the Landsat 8 OLI / TIRS satellite sensor. The simulation results show that The EVI value, which was 0.30 in 2018, will decrease to 0.25 in 2030.
INVESTIGATION OF GIS BASED MOBILE ROUTE PLANNING – NAVIGATION APPLICATIONS FOR TOURISM ACTIVITIES
Authors: Karaş Y. K. , Atay L. , Sevinç H. K. , Duru A.
Published: December 2021

Abstract. Mobile devices can be used in many areas such as shopping, entertainment and education. The number of mobile applications which provides information about a city or region, helps to find route by navigation and makes accommodation plans with food and beverage suggestions, is also increasing. Since these devices are portable and have access to internet, they emerges as a new and important potential for tourism sector. In particular, the increase in the use of route planning and navigation applications, which are location based services within the scope of Geographic Information Systems, has also affected the tourism sector. Which route planning and navigation applications are used extensively by tour operators, tourist guides and individual visitors ? What are the strengths and weaknesses about these applications? Answers to such questions were sought in this study.
IMPLEMENTING SMART CITY STRATEGIES AS AN INNOVATIVE PRACTICE FOR COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN EGYPTIAN CONTEXT
Authors: Magdy Mohamed S. , Moati D. , Elsayed M. A.
Published: December 2021

Abstract. Pandemics have always shaped cities throughout history, and numerous health challenges have been reflected in architecture and urban design. Today, the globe is dealing with a COVID-19 pandemic, which is maybe the worst in history. Coronavirus (COVID-19)sparks a critical debate about how to use smart technology's concepts and insights to urban planning and architecture. As a result of the recent pandemic, this commentary sheds light on considerations and challenges in the area of knowledge in these fields. As a result, it is now more vital than ever for policymakers at the local, regional, and national levels to begin developing smart city and Internet of Things plans. The Smart Cities Mission is a government-led project to promote economic growth and development across four strategic planning pillars: city improvement, city rehabilitation, city extension (Greenfield development), and pan-city development. This study discusses numerous obstacles and constraints in three categories: technical, socioeconomic, and environmental. This paper intends to investigate the feasibility of applying technology in an existing city and transforming it into a smart city using the most advanced technologies, as well as smart strategies and automated judgments; the research uses the 10th of Ramadan city as a case study. In addition, the predicted outcome of this article is the implementation of smart city policies as a best practise for the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt. Finally, it is predicted that more cities would use technology into their strategy in the future.
CLASSIFICATION OF LANDS OF REMOTE SENSITIVE DATA BY NDVI METHOD IN SMART AGRICULTURE
Authors: Farzaliyev E.
Published: December 2021

Abstract. A large share of the earth's surface is observed with remote sensing technology. Thanks to the data obtained from this process, information about the observed lands is obtained. In this study, NDVI (normalized difference), which is developed by applying mathematical operations on the reflection values of plants at different wavelengths from remote sensing technology and different application areas of this technology, electromagnetic rays, and spectral reflection values, and which is used as a method that provides a value expressing vegetation density. Vegetation index) method, NDVI value, and plant groups analyzed according to this value, sample MATLAB applications related to the NDVI method are mentioned. -Green-Blue) image of visible red and infrared regions, histogram graph showing the relationships between the intensities of values in NIR (near-infrared) and Red (visible Red) bands, NDVI image, and threshold function at the end. The NDVI image was obtained by using the direction (to detect areas that may have vegetation) is shown.
The determinants affecting the intention of urban residents to prevent flooding in China
Authors: Wang Tiantian , Lu Yunmeng , Liu Tiezhong , Zhang Yujiang , Yan Xiaohan , Liu Yi
Published: December 2021

Abstract. In the context of global warming and China’s disaster response patterns, it is critical to understand how to promote the effectiveness of household flood protection measures among the public. In this study, we developed a comprehensive theoretical framework based on protection motivation theory (PMT) to identify the main determinants that influence urban residents' intention to prepare for flooding. In addition to the fundamental factors in PMT, this framework also considered the influence of individual heterogeneity and social context. We selected urban residents in flood-prone areas of Henan Province as the study population and collected 857 valid questionnaires through an online survey. Firstly, the results showed that both threat perception and coping appraisal of flood risk are effective in increasing residents' intention to prevent. Secondly, negative risk response attitudes reduced people's intention to prepare. If people do not perceive preparedness actions as absolutely necessary, they will postpone or shift to public flood protection measures. In addition, analysis of affective pathways revealed that negative emotions were primarily influenced by perceptions of flood consequences and were not significantly related to perceptions of likelihood. The analysis of trust mechanisms showed that higher levels of trust reduced people's perceptions of flood risk thereby hindering their intention to prepare for floods. Finally, we found that the positive influence of social norms on preparedness intentions makes it appropriate to focus on the power of social mobilization. The findings will provide theoretical references for government departments to design further policy measures to improve integrated flood risk management in China.
Assessment of building damages and adaptation options under extreme flood scenarios in Shanghai
Authors: Tu Jiachang , Wen Jiahong , Yang Liang Emlyn , Reimuth Andrea , Young Stephen S. , Zhang Min , Wang Luyang , Garschagen Matthias
Published: December 2021

Abstract. Plenty of various measures have been taken to mitigate flood losses in Shanghai over thousands of years, including the construction of sea dikes and floodwalls. However, the combined effects of intensified rainstorms, sea-level rise, land subsidence, and rapid urbanization are exacerbating extreme flood risks and potential flood losses in the fast-developing coastal city. In light of these changes, this article presents an assessment of possible exposure and damage losses of buildings in Shanghai (including residential, commercial, workplace, and industrial buildings). Based on extreme flood scenarios caused by storm surges, precipitation, and fluvial floods, current flood-defence standards will soon be overtaken. Further analyses show that the inundation area could reach 9 %, 16 %, 24 %, and 49 % of Shanghai (excluding the area of islands) under the 1/200, 1/500, 1/1000, and 1/5000-year flooding scenarios, respectively. This study finds, in terms of the total building damage, the 1/5000-year flood scenario damage is more than ten times the 1/200-year flood scenario. Accordingly, the average annual loss (AAL) of residential, commercial, office, and industrial buildings are 13.9, 2.3, 5.3, and 3.9 million USD. Specifically, among the 15 (non-island) districts in Shanghai, Pudong has the highest exposure and AAL at all the four flood scenarios, while the inner city (including seven districts) is also subject to extreme AAL of up to 40 % of its total building values. This study further addresses the possibilities of these extreme flood scenarios, and adaptation options such as: strategic urban planning, advanced building protections, and systematic flood management. Conclusions of the study provide information for scenario-based decision making and cost-benefit analysis for extreme flood risk management in Shanghai and is applicable to other similar coastal megacities.
Brief Communication: Critical Infrastructure impacts of the 2021 mid-July western European flood event
Authors: Koks Elco , Van Ginkel Kees , Van Marle Margreet , Lemnitzer Anne
Published: December 2021

Abstract. Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands were hit by extreme precipitation and flooding in July 2021. This Brief Communication provides an overview of the impacts to large-scale critical infrastructure systems and how recovery has progressed during the first six months after the event. The results show that Germany and Belgium were particularly affected, with many infrastructure assets severely damaged or completely destroyed. Impacts range from completely destroyed bridges and sewage systems, to severely damaged schools and hospitals. We find that large-scale risk assessments, often focused on larger (river) flood events, do not find these local, but severe, impacts. This may be the result of limited availability of validation material. As such, this study will not only help to better understand how critical infrastructure can be affected by flooding, but can also be used as validation material for future flood risk assessments.
How is avalanche danger described in textual descriptions in avalanche forecasts in Switzerland? Consistency between forecasters and avalanche danger
Authors: Hutter Veronika , Techel Frank , Purves Ross S.
Published: December 2021

Abstract. Effective and efficient communication of expected avalanche conditions and danger to the public is of great importance, especially where the primary audience of forecasts are recreational, non-expert users. In Europe, avalanche danger is communicated using a pyramid, starting with ordinal levels of avalanche danger and progressing through avalanche-prone locations and avalanche problems to a danger description. In many forecast products, information relating to the trigger required to release an avalanche, the frequency or number of potential triggering spots, and the expected avalanche size is described exclusively in a textual danger description. These danger descriptions are, however, the least standardized part of avalanche forecasts. Taking the perspective of the avalanche forecaster and focusing particularly on terms describing these three characterizing elements of avalanche danger, we investigate first which meaning forecasters assign to the text characterizing these elements and second how these descriptions relate to the forecast danger level. We analyzed almost 6000 danger descriptions in avalanche forecasts published in Switzerland and written using a structured catalogue of phrases with a limited number of words. Words and phrases representing information describing these three elements were labeled and assigned to ordinal classes by Swiss avalanche forecasters. These classes were then related to avalanche danger. Forecasters were relatively consistent in assigning labels to words and phrases with Cohen's kappa values ranging from 0.64 to 0.87. Avalanche danger levels were also described consistently using words and phrases, with for example avalanche size classes increasing monotonically with avalanche danger. However, especially for danger level 2 (moderate), information about key elements of avalanche danger, for instance the frequency or number of potential triggering spots, was often missing in danger descriptions. In general, the analysis of the danger descriptions showed that extreme conditions are described in more detail than intermediate values, highlighting the difficulty of communicating conditions that are neither rare nor frequent or neither small nor large. Our results provide data-driven insights that could be used to refine the ways in which avalanche danger could be communicated. Furthermore, through the perspective of the semiotic triangle, relating a referent (the avalanche situation) through thought (the processing process) to symbols (the textual danger description), we provide an alternative starting point for future studies of avalanche forecast consistency and communication.
Synoptic control over winter snowfall variability observed in a remote site of Apennine Mountains (Italy), 1884–2015
Authors: Capozzi Vincenzo , De Vivo Carmela , Budillon Giorgio
Published: December 2021

Abstract. This work presents a new, very long snowfall time series collected in a remote site of Italian Apennine mountains (Montevergine Observatory, 1280 m a.s.l.). After a careful check, based on quality control tests and homogenization procedures, the available data (i.e. daily height of new snow) have been aggregated over winter season (December-January-February) to study the long-term variability in the period 1884–2020. The main evidences emerged from this analysis lie in (i) the strong interannual variability of winter snowfall amounts, in (ii) the absence of a relevant trend from late 19th century to mid-1970s, in (iii) the strong reduction of the snowfall amount and frequency of occurrence from mid-1970s to the end of 1990s (−45 and −17 % compared to the average recorded in 1884–1975 period, respectively), and in (iv) the increase of average snowfall amount and frequency of occurrence in the last 20 years. Moreover, this study shed light on the relationship between the snowfall variability observed in Montevergine and the large-scale atmospheric circulation. Six different synoptic types, describing the meteorological scenarios triggering the snow events in the study area, have been identified by means of a cluster analysis, using two essential atmospheric variables, the 500-hPa geopotential height and the sea level pressure (both retrieved from the third version of Twentieth Century Reanalysis dataset). Such patterns trace out scenarios characterized by the presence of a blocking high-pressure anomaly over Scandinavia or North Atlantic and by a cold air outbreak, involving both maritime and continental cold air masses. A further analysis demonstrates that the identified synoptic types are strongly related with different teleconnection patterns, i.e. the Arctic Oscillation (AO), the Eastern Atlantic Western Russia (EAWR), the Eastern Mediterranean Pattern (EMP), the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) and the Scandinavia pattern (SCAND), that govern the European winter atmospheric variability. The relevant decline in snowfall frequency and amounts between 1970s and 1990s can be mainly ascribed to the strong positive trend of AO and NAO indices, which determined, in turn, a decrease in the incidence of patterns associated to the advection, in central Mediterranean area, of moist and cold arctic maritime air masses. The recent increase in average snowfall amounts can be explained by the reverse trend of AO index and by the prevalence of neutral or negative EAWR pattern.
Flutter Behavior of Highly Flexible Two- and Three-bladed Wind Turbine Rotors
Authors: Chetan Mayank , Yao Shulong , Griffith D. Todd
Published: December 2021

Abstract. With the progression of novel design, material, and manufacturing technologies, the wind energy industry has successfully produced larger and larger wind turbine rotor blades while driving down the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE). Though the benefits of larger turbine blades are appealing, larger blades are prone to aero-elastic instabilities due to their long, slender, highly flexible nature, and this effect is accentuated as rotors further grow in size. In addition to the trend of larger rotors, new rotor concepts are emerging including two-bladed rotors and downwind configurations. In this work, we introduce a comprehensive evaluation of flutter behavior including classical flutter, edgewise vibration, and flutter mode characteristics for two-bladed, downwind rotors. Flutter speed trends and characteristics for a series of both two- and three-bladed rotors are analyzed and compared in order to illustrate the flutter behavior of two-bladed rotors relative to more well-known flutter characteristics of three-bladed rotors. In addition, we examine the important problem of blade design to mitigate flutter and present a solution to mitigate flutter in the structural design process. A study is carried out evaluating the effect of leading edge and trailing edge reinforcement on flutter speed and hence demonstrates the ability to increase the flutter speed and satisfy structural design requirements (such as fatigue) while maintaining or even reducing blade mass.
Model tests of a 10 MW semi-submersible floating wind turbine under waves and wind using hybrid method to integrate the rotor thrust and moments
Authors: Vittori Felipe , Azcona José , Eguinoa Irene , Pires Oscar , Rodríguez Alberto , Morató Álex , Garrido Carlos , Desmond Cian
Published: December 2021

Abstract. This paper describes the results of a wave tank test campaign of a 1/49 scaled SATH 10MW INNWIND floating platform. The Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) hybrid method was used to include the wind turbine thrust and the in-plane rotor moments My – Mz. Experimental results are compared with a numerical model developed in OpenFAST of the floating wind turbine. The tank test campaign was carried out in the scaled model tested at the Deep Ocean Basin from the Lir National Ocean TF at Cork, Ireland. This floating substructure design was adapted by Saitec to support the 10MW INNWIND wind turbine within the ARCWIND project with the aim of withstanding the environmental conditions of the European Atlantic Area region. CENER provided the wind turbine controller specially designed for the SATH 10MW configuration. A description of the experimental set up, force actuator configuration and the numeric aerodynamic parameters are provided in this work. The most relevant experimental results under wind and wave loading are showed in time series and frequency domain. The influence of the submerged geometry variations in the pitch natural frequency is discussed. The paper shows the simulation of a case with rated wind speed, where the tilted geometry for the computation of the hydrostatic and hydrodynamic properties of the submerged substructure is considered. This case provides a better agreement of the pitch natural frequency with the experiments, than a equivalent simulation using the undisplaced geometry mesh for the computation of the hydrodynamic and hydrostatic properties.
Sánchez Cordovés: el ingeniero que abrió la radio a las mujeres
Authors: Espinosa-Mirabet Sílvia
Published: December 2021

Este trabajo revelará algunas facetas desconocidas del último director de Radio Barcelona antes de la Guerra Civil. Joaquín Sánchez Cordovés, conocido por sus excelentes habilidades técnicas en la radio, atraído por el primer cine sonoro y precursor de la televisión en España, era también un amante de la cultura y de la música popular. Esta investigación dará a conocer una pieza sonora inédita: el único fragmento de voz preservado de Sánchez Cordovés gravado en los años 30 del siglo XX, ante los micrófonos de Radio Barcelona. Su preocupación por el audio y su amor por la cultura, además de una visión moderna del negocio de la radio fueron elementos determinantes para propiciar la incorporación de mujeres en las tareas radiofónicas. Sánchez Cordovés les abrió la puerta.
Así nació la SER. Del olvido por decreto de Unión Radio a la cohabitación con los vencedores de la Guerra Civil
Authors: Afuera Ángeles
Published: December 2021

El 28 de marzo de 1939 las tropas de Franco entraban en Madrid y proclamaban el final de la Guerra Civil. Las emisoras de Unión Radio, primera cadena de radio española, habían sido incautadas y utilizadas por los dos frentes contendientes. Ahora era el momento de que la sociedad mercantil recuperara su propiedad y reanudara sus proyectos radiofónicos. Hasta conseguirlo, tuvo que ceder a los vencedores la mitad de su Consejo de Administración, sus instalaciones y su propia antena, y renunciar a su nombre, conocido y apreciado por los oyentes españoles.
El Estado nos protege. Encuadre de la Covid-19 en los informativos de televisión estatales
Authors: Sotelo González Joaquín , Díaz Arias Rafael , López Frías Claudia
Published: December 2021

El Observatorio de la Calidad de la Información en Televisión (OCITV) analiza informativos de televisión de las cinco grandes cadenas españolas. Coincidiendo con las primeras semanas de la crisis del Covid-19 en España, incluyó entre sus parámetros de análisis el estudio del encuadre o framing. Se analiza el contenido de las diferentes comparecencias y ruedas de prensa tras el decreto de estado de alarma y de 812 piezas de 17 informativos. “El Estado nos protege” es el encuadre dominante tanto en los discursos institucionales como en los informativos. Ambos discursos comparten la llamada a la unidad y la confianza en los servicios públicos, pero se ofrecen también otras narrativas que representan los elementos más duros y negativos de la pandemia. En conjunto, un encuadre moderadamente negativo.
La Responsabilidad Social Empresarial y el Greenwashing como estrategias empresariales: efectos sobre el medio ambiente. Caso de la industria textil
Authors: Córdoba Cubero María
Published: December 2021

Las empresas actualmente con sus acciones repercuten de forma directa en el entorno social y ambiental por ello es tan importante que exista un ética y responsabilidad empresarial para poder asumir los errores medioambientales que se producen e intentar frenarlos y mitigarlos. Muchas de las prácticas comerciales que se llevan a cabo por grandes corporaciones dan una imagen de respeto y cuidado con el entorno. En muchos casos, esta imagen solamente es una forma de llamar la atención del consumidor. En la práctica las empresas no son tan respetuosas como el medio ambiente y lo perjudican de forma directa. Una de los puntos que se deberían de tener en cuenta para cambiar esta visión podría ser abogar por un desarrollo empresarial sostenible apoyándose en los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible. En este trabajo van a confluir todas estas ideas para mostrar cómo se pueden llevar a cabo acciones, campañas o productos que sean beneficiosos para la sociedad y el entorno que nos rodea sin tener que poner en peligro los recursos y el entorno.
Atualidade em cordel
Authors: Schmidt Cristina , Mergulhão Eliane , Jaconi Sonia
Published: December 2021

Observa-se que a cultura popular, há tempos, vem sendo objeto de estudo de vários pesquisadores e atores sociais, principalmente, nesse momento de pandemia, onde a cultura popular é compreendida como criação e sociabilidade, cultura popular e vida. Para Beltrão (1980), a cultura é preexistente, passa por nossa experiência e crítica, e nos leva a construir um mundo melhor, segundo a ordem natural que a vida exige. Por isso, nosso foco será apresentar a importância da literatura de cordel, como instrumento informativo utilizado há muito tempo por várias camadas sociais e que perdura abundantemente na atualidade. Nosso estudo considera a Literatura de Cordel um forte meio de comunicação, em especial no Nordeste Brasileiro, a voz de um segmento popular, e que se configura enquanto processo de folkcomunicação e informação jornalística. O literário, em sua especificidade, de acordo com Marques de Melo (2008), tanto é entretenimento quanto o meio e o suporte de divulgação, conservação, transformação e atualização da cultura do povo. Assim foi que Gilmar de Carvalho desenvolveu seu trabalho por mais de 40 anos como professor, pesquisador e produtor cultural, a quem homenageamos; trazendo essa expressão secular e seus criadores que conservam força e alimentam permanentemente os fluxos informacionais como suporte jornalístico.
OPTIMIZATION OF THE THERMAL TRANSFER PROCESSES FOR ELEMENTS APPLIED ON GARMENT PRODUCTS
Authors:   Technical University of Moldova, Bulgaru Valentina , Irovan Marcela ,   Technical University of Moldova, Trocin Oxana ,   Technical University of Moldova
Published: December 2021

The main objective of the paper is optimization of the process of thermal transfer in order to obtain - with minimum number of tests and maximum precision - a high adhesion degree of stencils applied to the garments. The major factors affecting the thermal transfer processes are: temperature, pressure, time, and the characteristics of the textile (fiber composition, finishing, structure of the face surface, etc.). The problem is current for most companies that produce clothing for sports and outdoor activities. This category of products is quite complex due to processing technology, combinations of various textile components, cutout components and most importantly the informative and decorative elements applied through thermal transfer process. To optimize the thermal transfer process, a series of experiments with a central rotating compound were applied. Analysis and Interpretation of the results showed that the pressing time is the most important factor of the adhesion of the thermal transfer to the textile material and its ulterior resistance to washing.
UNDERSTANDING THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Authors:   Swiss Technology Association, Electronics Group, Switzerland, Băjenescu Titu-Marius I.
Published: December 2021

Old age is difficult to define, so many terms overlap or clash with each other, all of which raise a number of issues: the elderly, the third age, the fourth age, senior citizens, pensioners, etc. It is not easy to determine the threshold for entering the period of life commonly known as old age. One thing is certain, old age has changed profoundly. From now on, it has become for everyone, albeit with profound inequalities, a normal stage of life. Social security systems combined with the considerable progress in medicine have made it possible to increase the length of retirement. Whereas in 1950 a man retiring at 65 could expect to live for about 12 years, today life expectancy at 60 is over 20 years for men and over 25 years for women. However, this simple observation has much more complex consequences in terms of the social identity, integration and social behaviour of these new population groups. Despite an ageing population, Switzerland has a total labour force of 4.706 million people. In the fourth quarter of 2019, the participation rate of the population aged 15 and over was 68.1%. This puts the country in second place in Europe behind Iceland (79.9%). Switzerland's neighbouring states have significantly lower levels (Germany: 62.6%, Austria: 61.4%; France: 55.5%, Italy: 49.9%). In particular, Switzerland has one of the highest rates of employed women in Europe. The percentage of employed women increased significantly between 2010 and 2019, from 56.9% to 60%.
LANDSCAPE, COLORED PASSION IN THE CREATION OF ARCHITECT EUGEN BOGNIBOV
Authors:   Technical University of Moldova, Munteanu Angela
Published: December 2021

The landscape genre is painting and contemplation through the creation of the architect and professor, doctor of architecture, associate professor Eugen Bognibov, from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Urbanism and Architecture, Technical University of Moldova. The landscape was certainly one of the favorite types of painting of professional artists, but also for lovers of beauty. The predilection of the architect and painter Eugen Bognibov for the landscape genre can be explained by the fact that the Moldovan lands offer an enormous variety of views and possibilities to practice the landscape: reliefs, forested hills, hills, steppes, roads winding through vineyards, and orchards, cities and villages, water pools, architectural monuments of stone and wood, a true cultural heritage of the country. And the author remarks that the painting dedicated to the architect and professor Eugen Bognibov represents the state of lyricism and harmony, is the link between man and nature, which is distinguished by the colorful freshness of urban, rural, forest landscapes, etc. Various painted views of the historical area of his hometown, Chisinau, images of the morning city bathed in the rays of the generous sun or landscapes near the village of Butuceni, etc. Therefore, the motivation for painting and landscape became for the architect Eugen Bognibov, a free manifestation of his creation through paintings with saturated colors, works presented in various exhibitions
INTERIOR DESIGN IN THE RESTORATION OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PLASTIC ARTS OF MOLDOVA
Authors:   Technical University of Moldova, Platon Liliana
Published: December 2021

This paper presents a scientific analysis of interior design in the restoration process of the National Museum of Arts of Moldova. The interior design segment is historically researched through the genre of architecture, from the historical compartment of the XIX-XX century. In the same context, several works of various architects who designed important constructions in Kishinev are analyzed. The study highlights the role and responsibility of interior design in the process of restoration and capitalization of the national cultural heritage. It also analyzes the correspondence or synchronization of new implementations in design with the stylistic concept achieved in the historical period.
FEATURES OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Authors:   Southwest State University, Russian Federation, Kryzhanovskaya Olga , Plotnikov Vladimir ,   St. Peresburg State University of Economics, Russian Federation, Vertakova Yulia ,   Kursk branch of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Published: December 2021

The article substantiates the relevance of strategic management of organizations in the digital economy, taking into account the specifics of the industry. The development of info communication technologies is currently one of the strategic directions for modernizing the economy not only in Russia, but also in all countries of the world in the context of digital transformation. In connection with the above, the ranking of countries by the Digitalization Index in 2020 has been studied, and the leading countries / markets of the world by the number of smartphone users in 2021 are presented. To improve the strategic management of organizations in the context of digitalization of economies, the key characteristics of internal and external strategic balance are shown, a model of strategic management of organizations - telecom operators is built
FORMATION OF A PORTFOLIO OF KEY COMPETENCIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Vertakova Yulia , Klevtsova Maria ,   Southwest State University, Russian Federation, Orlyk Alexander ,   Moscow City University of Management of the Moscow Government Yu.M. Luzhkova, Russian Federation
Published: December 2021

The article shows the methodological aspects of the formation of a portfolio of key competencies in the implementation of the management process. Applied calculations are carried out on the example of procurement management. The system of key competencies of the procurement management process, from our point of view, is a complex of elements interconnected and interacting to achieve sustainable competitive advantage and synergy effect, as well as highlighting the criteria for the development of key competencies of the process under study. The aim of the study is to form a portfolio of key competencies in procurement management. It was revealed that it is the key competencies, in contrast to the potential ones, that will contribute to the effective implementation of the process or the development of the organization. In this regard, it seems appropriate to highlight the factors that influence the formation of key competencies. The features of the selection of the system of key competencies from the set of potential competencies on the basis of economic and mathematical modeling are shown. The authors have developed a matrix "status risk", which is a visualization of the correlation between the status of competence and the level of its problematicity. As a result of the study, a profile of competencies was formed, which allows us to identify, in the future, two main directions of their development: 1) increasing the status of competence by increasing the level of importance; 2) reducing the level of risk due to more effective management. The proposed methodology is universal and allows the formation of key competencies of a company or process.
CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS REGARDING THE QUALITY AND SUPERVISION OF AUDIT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors:   Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, Rencheci Diana
Published: December 2021

This article addresses the issues faced by auditors, audit firms, and the business environment in the country and abroad, during the Covid-19 pandemic crisis, such as remote work and the issue of communication. At the same time, the author describes the solutions offered by the institutions of different states to overcome this crisis. The problems of the audit and control activity of the banking institutions were addressed, as well as the implementation of some software that would allow performing audit remotely. Solutions for facilitating the lending of entities during this period have also been described. Separately, the issue of contractual relations during the pandemic period was addressed. Using different research methods and analyzing the opinions of different auditors and economists, the author was able to present his own conclusions and recommendations in order to overcome this crisis by both audit firms and state institutions.
Studi Literatur Keefektifan Kelas Virtual Dalam Pembelajaran Fisika Di Masa Pandemi
Authors: Lestari Fuzi Fitri Sri , Hamdan Maulana , Susilawati Susilawati
Published: December 2021

Dengan adanya wabah penyakit COVID-19 banyak negara di berbagai dunia memutuskan untuk menutup sekolah, perguruan tinggi maupun universitas. Kondisi tersebut memaksa seluruh kegiatan pembelajaran dilaksanakan secara online atau kelas virtual melalui berbagai media pembelajaran salah satunya Google Classroom. Google Classroom yaitu aplikasi pembelajaran campuran untuk ruang lingkup pendidikan yang dapat mempermudah dosen dalam membuat, membagikan, dan mengelompokkan tugas-tugas yang diberikan. Tujuan diadakannya penelitian ini yaitu untuk mendeskripsikan hasil studi pustaka keefektifan virtual class dalam pembelajaran fisika menggunakan Google Classroom dimasa Covid-19. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kepustakaan (library research). Hasil menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan Google Classroom dalam Pembelajaran Fisika Dimasa COVID-19 dapat dikatakan sudah efektif, apalagi disertai dengan video materi pembelajaran yang menarik sehingga dapat menimbulkan motivasi serta ketertarikan mahasiswa dalam proses pembelajaran, dan mampu meningkatkan hasil pembelajaran mahasiswa. Â
Addressing the Disparities Transgender Patients Face in the US Health Care System
Authors: Al-Hiraki Seema , Nichols Scott , Tran Adrian , O'Connor Kyle
Published: December 2021

This article aims to examine the progressive disparities in health care costs, policies, and medical education pertaining to transgender patients in the United States. Despite improvements in health care, the transgender population experiences numerous social and political barriers, limiting their access to adequate care. The treatment costs for the transition process by hormone therapy and surgery are substantial. Additionally, unfavorable health policies affect various aspects of their mental health. Although several health organizations have gender-affirmative policies, the transgender community faces many problems requiring continuous advocacy; only a few states have passed laws supporting transgender-inclusive health insurance. Transgender patients are also exposed to a myriad of social issues arising from negative experiences due to discrimination. For this reason, a transgender patient may be deterred from seeking treatment if the care provider is not sensitive to the patient’s gender identity. The objective, therefore, is to implement strategies that will improve the outcomes of transgender patients by allocating proper funding, instituting inclusive laws, and standardizing medical school curriculums to ensure that health care providers are knowledgeable and prepared.
Therapeutic Applications of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Use in Parkinson’s Disease Models
Authors: Baniadam Kahlo , Tranchina Stephen , Lawlor Mary-Kate , Kakazu Juyeon
Published: December 2021

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorder resulting from the loss of particular nigrostriatal dopaminergic (DA) neuron projections. Current treatments only address the symptoms of PD and do not work to repair the causative neurodegeneration. Using both Ovid MEDLINE (n = 10) and Google Scholar (n = 10), we conducted a literature search relevant to treating the underlying causes of this disease with induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) therapy. In vitro studies of iPSC lines have demonstrated their ability to model neurodegeneration in DA neurons in addition to specific genetic risk factors, allowing for personalized pharmacological testing and treatment. In vivo studies have progressed over the last decade demonstrating the clinical safety and efficacy of iPSC transplantation in primate and human models. We present research that improves limitations of current methods, such as purification techniques, specific differentiation markers, cryopreservation of iPSCs, and CORIN sorting technology for large-scale production. Due to the evolution and improvement of these methods, we encourage the advancement and expansion of domestic PD-focused iPSC clinical trials.
Effect of Frequent Testing on Students’ Test Anxiety at University Level
Authors: Bushra Haleem  , Muhammad Saeed
Published: December 2021

This study was designed to find out the effect of frequent Testing on students’ test anxiety scores in research method course at university level. The study was expected to predict the worry and emotional factor scores of test anxiety on frequent testing. A quasi-experimental pre-test post-test control group design was used in this study. Two intact groups were selected from department of science education, University of the Punjab, Lahore. The researcher has adopted the test anxiety Inventory by Spielberger (1980) to find out the students’ test anxiety. The reliability was analyzed through the pilot testing of the instrument. The interventional group was manipulated by frequent testing. The control group was assessed by conventional method. Both groups were compared on test anxiety scores. After analyzing the data, it was observed that both groups experience the same test anxiety in regard to worry and emotional factor. Frequent testing did not effect the test anxiety of students in research method course. Stakeholders and evaluators will benefit from the information gathered on how to lessen test anxiety in order to improve the teaching-learning process in classroom. To strengthen the teaching and learning process in classrooms, it is necessary to increase confidence in prospective teachers.
Challenges and Issues of Female Primary Education: A Case Study of Rajanpur, Pakistan
Authors: Zahid Zulfiqar  , Kamran Ishfaq  , Sajid Pervez
Published: December 2021

The study attempted to examine the socio-cultural factors which create problems in female primary education; to determine the role of families/parents in female primary education and to examine the lack of school facilities that creates hindrance in the school enrolment of the children. The study population of the study was all parents whose children were primary school age by using the interview schedule. The researcher used the stratified simple random sampling and selected the 300 respondents for the study. The researcher used the SPSS software and did the descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. The findings of the study show that majority 155 (51.7) percent of the respondents were uneducated; majority 85(23.3) percent of the respondents whose monthly income was <6000; majority 95 (31.7) percent of the respondents were laborers; culture is significantly and positively correlated with parental and school facilities with p-values .011 and .000 respectively; furthermore, the parental attitude was significantly and positively correlated with school facilities with p-value .000. The results of ANOVA showed that the levels of cultural, parental, and school facilities among different academic qualifications of the household. The findings show that there is a significant difference in the levels of cultural, parental, and school facilities among different academic qualifications of the household with p-values .000, .000, and .000 respectively. The findings showed that there was a significant difference in the levels of cultural, parental, and school facilities among different monthly income levels of the household with p-values .000; .000, and .000 respectively. The study recommended that government may have to pay attention in the studied area; construct new schools, give scholarships to needy students and start awareness seminars at the local level.
Effectiveness of Guava Leaf Steep water against the bacterial growth of S. Mutans with Microdillution Method
Authors: Nuraskin Cut Aja , Reca Reca , Wirza Wirza , Mardiah Ainun , Suhendra Rivansyah , Faisal Iskandar , Salfiyadi Teuku , Mutia Cut
Published: December 2021

Indonesia is famously known for its rich plant biodiversity with medicinal properties. Guava (Psidium guajava Linn.) is one of medicinal plants which can be used as alternative for treating diseases. Guava leaf contains flavonoids, saponins, and tannins, that can act as inhibitors against bacteria, antioxidants, and antibacterial. Numerous dental and oral diseases are caused by bacteria, one of which is dental caries. Principally, dental caries can be prevented by maintaining the oral cavity hygiene, chemically or mechanically, using antiseptics possessing antibacterial activities. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of guava leaves steep water against S. Mutans bacterium using microdilution method. The aim also included the investigation of inhibition concentration of guava leaves steep water. This research was experimental in nature, by using the guava leaves steep water as the sample with various concentrations (0.753%, 1.563%, 3.125%, 6.25%, 12.5%, 25%, 50%, 100%). S. Mutans was obtained from the laboratory of veterinary Universitas Syiah Kuala (Unsyiah). The results of this research revealed that the guava leaves steep water was effective in inhibiting S. Mutans with Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of 6.25% In conclusion, we would like to investigate the guava leaves steep water as a mouthwash in our research with a preclinical trial.
Protective effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in Rattus norvegicus Ischemic Stroke Model
Authors: Kurniawan Dedy Budi , Rizki Syaban Mokhamad Fahmi , Mufidah Arinal , Rafsi Zulfikri Muhammad Unzila , Riawan Wibi
Published: December 2021

Stroke is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in all ages. Ischemic stroke activates excitotoxic glutamate cascade leading to brain tissue injury. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a unicellular yeast widely found in nature. S. cerevisiae is neuroprotective and able to increase the differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) into neuronal cells. it may increase levels of neuroprotectant BDNF in the brain tissue, therefore increase the protection of neurons. BDNF may prevent glutamate-driven excitotoxicity by reducing glutamate levels. This study uses a randomized post-test only controlled group design. In this in vivo study, rodent models of ischemic stroke were divided into five groups comprising of the negative control group, positive control group, intervention group 1 (18mg/kgBW), intervention group 2 (36mg/kgBW) and intervention group 3 (72 mg/kgBW). Groups treated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract showed significantly increased BDNF levels in the brain tissue, and the expression of the glutamate level was significantly reduced (P <0.05) compared to the positive control group. Thus Saccharomyces cerevisiae has a promising potential to become a therapy against ischemic stroke disease. however further research is needed regarding the efficacy and toxicity of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Stability Indicating and Simultaneous Determination of Saxagliptin, Dapagliflozin and Metformin in Tablet dosage form using RP-HPLC
Authors: Kumar Kandula Rama , Sundararajan Raja
Published: December 2021

Aim: To Perform Simultaneous Determination of Saxagliptin, Dapagliflozin and Metformin Tablet dosage form developed in a simple, Accurate, precise manner. Method: Agilent C18 150 x 4.6mm, 5m. Mobile phase containing 0.1% OPA: Acetonitrile taken in the ratio 50:50 was pumped through column at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min used for the development of chromatogram. Buffer used in this method was 0.1% OPA. Temperature was maintained at 30°C. Optimized wavelength selected was 260nm. Results and Conclusion: Retention time of Saxagliptin, Dapagliflozin and Metformin were found to be 2.253 min, 2.720 min, 3.276 min respectively. % RSD of the Saxagliptin, Dapagliflozin and Metformin were and found to be 0.8, 0.2 and 0.6. % Recovery was obtained as 99.60%, 100.07% and 99.95% for Saxagliptin, Dapagliflozin and Metformin respectively. LOD, LOQ values obtained from regression equations of Saxagliptin, Dapagliflozin and Metformin were 0.06, 0.12, 9.61 and 0.17, 0.36, 29.31 respectively. Regression equation of Saxagliptin is y = 40882x + 889.2, Dapagliflozin is y = 47904x + 3897 and Metformin is y = 4530.x + 35785. Retention times were decreased and that run time was decreased, so the method developed was simple and economical that can be adopted in regular Quality control test in Industries.