bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pilot study of dietary supplement consumption by kindergarten and elementary school children
Authors: Kania-Dobrowolska Małgorzata , Baraniak Justyna
Published: November 2021

Introduction: The use of dietary supplements has been increasing globally, especially among children. A lot of parents are influenced by advertising. In addition, in Poland a trend to self-medication has been observed. Parents often do not distinguish dietary supplements, medicinal products and non-prescription drugs. These are the most common reasons for the increase in sales of dietary supplements in Poland. Until a few years ago, many products containing vitamins and minerals intended for children were sold as medicines. Today, a product with the same formulation is sold as a dietary supplement. However, a few studies have been conducted to assess the use of dietary supplements among Polish children.

Objective: The aim of the study was to analyse the use of dietary supplements provided by parents and the study of the awareness of the risks associated with supplements intake among preschool and elementary school students.

Methods: The study was conducted by questionnaire method among 316 parents/legal guardians of children attending elementary schools and preschools in three provinces.

Results: The questionnaire was completed by 88.3% mothers and 11.7% fathers. The age of the respondents was as follows: 64.5% aged 31–40, 18.3% aged 41–45, 9.5% aged 26–30, 7.2% above 46 years and only 0.3% younger than 25. About 80% of parents administered their children with dietary supplements in specific situations. Vitamin and mineral supplements were predominant. A statistical analysis showed the effect of the education level as well as having many children on the administration of dietary supplements.

Conclusion: The questionnaire shows that the vast majority of parents/legal guardians administer their children with dietary supplements. There is a need to educate parents/legal guardians about the use of supplements and the risks involved.
Phytochemical characterization of Moringa oleifera leaves
Authors: Rubio-Sanz Laura , Dorca-Fornell Carmen , Fornos María , Navarro-León Eloy , Jaizme-Vega María C.
Published: November 2021

Introduction:
Moringa oleifera (moringa) is a fast-growing tree from north India and Himalayan foothills considered to be one of the most nutritious species. Especially it’s leaves contain proteins in a high concentration, all essential amino acids, nutrients like calcium, iron, potassium and cooper, vitamin A, E and group B, and also antioxidants and polyphenols. Many studies have demonstrated the medicinal properties of moringa leaves consumption thanks to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, prevention of diabetes or antitumor and anticancer properties. The amount and number of essential nutrients and phytochemical constituents may vary depending on the plant tissue and age and especially on the climatic and edaphological conditions.

Methods: We pointed to demonstrate moringa plants grown on proper conditions display a better production of its desired compounds. In this work, the mineral, amino acids, antioxidant activity and various bioactive compounds were analysed in moringa leaves extract from plants grown on Tenerife Island under organic production and similar climatic and edaphological conditions as the place of origin.

Results: Our results revealed a high concentration of several nutrients as calcium, potassium and iron, as comparison to other moringa plants; β-carotene (pro-vitamin A), ascorbate (vitamin C) and glutathione, whose function is mainly antioxidant; chlorogenic acid with anticancer function; quercetin with antioxidant, anticancer and antidiabetic functions, among others; glucomoringin-isothiocyanate with anti-micro-biological and neuroprotective function.

Conclusion: The results obtained in this study placed on Tenerife Island as one of the best suitable places for moringa good quality production and highlight the potential use of moringa novel food for humans and as a biostimulant for plants.
Hypercoagulopathy in Overweight and Obese COVID-19 Patients: A Single-Center Case Series
Authors: Sarfraz Azza , Sarfraz Zouina , Siddiqui Aman , Totonchian Ali , Bokhari Syed Hashim Abbas Ali , Hussain Hafiza , Sarfraz Muzna , Patel Gaurav , Amjad Muhammad Hassaan , Tebha Sameer Saleem , Cherrez-Ojeda Ivan , Dreyer Patrick , Amin Harshad , Michel Jack
Published: November 2021

A case series is presented of five overweight or obese patients with confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in South Miami, Florida, United States. A multitude of coagulation parameters was suggestive of a hypercoagulable state among the hospitalized COVID-19 patients. This article reports various manifestations of hypercoagulable states in overweight and obese patients, such as overt bleeding consistent with disseminated intravascular coagulation, venous thromboembolism, gastrointestinal bleeding as well as retroperitoneal hematoma. All of the required admission to the intensive care unit and subsequently patients died. The characteristics of COVID-19-associated coagulopathy are atypical and warrant a further understanding of the pathophysiology to improve clinical outcomes, specifically in overweight or obese patients.
Water’s path from moss to soil: A multi-methodological study on water absorption and evaporation of soil-moss combinations
Authors: Thielen Sonja M. , Gall Corinna , Ebner Martin , Nebel Martin , Scholten Thomas , Seitz Steffen
Published: November 2021

Mosses are often overlooked; however, they are important for soil-atmosphere interfaces with regard to water exchange. This study investigated the influence of moss structural traits on maximum water storage capacities (WSCmax) and evaporation rates, and species-specific effects on water absorption and evaporation patterns in moss layers, moss-soil-interfaces and soil substrates using biocrust wetness probes. Five moss species typical for Central European temperate forests were selected: field-collected Brachythecium rutabulum, Eurhynchium striatum, Oxyrrhynchium hians and Plagiomnium undulatum; and laboratory-cultivated Amblystegium serpens and Oxyrrhynchium hians.

WSCmax ranged from 14.10 g g−1 for Amblystegium serpens (Lab) to 7.31 g g−1 for Plagiomnium undulatum when immersed in water, and 11.04 g g−1 for Oxyrrhynchium hians (Lab) to 7.90 g g−1 for Oxyrrhynchium hians when sprayed, due to different morphologies depending on the growing location. Structural traits such as high leaf frequencies and small leaf areas increased WSCmax. In terms of evaporation, leaf frequency displayed a positive correlation with evaporation, while leaf area index showed a negative correlation. Moisture alterations during watering and desiccation were largely controlled by species/substrate-specific patterns. Generally, moss cover prevented desiccation of soil surfaces and was not a barrier to infiltration. To understand water’s path from moss to soil, this study made a first contribution.
In Search of Missing Collection: The Case of Artist Albert Rappaport
Authors: Gradinskaitė Vilma
Published: November 2021

The artist Albert Rappaport was born in Anykščiai in 1898. In 1911, the family emigrated to New York. Rappaport became an American citizen in 1925 and began to travel widely. He studied fine art in New York, Paris, Dresden and Munich. He visited South America, Africa and traveled extensively through Europe (1925–1927, 1933, 1937–1939), returning to the United States now and again. The artist participated in several dozen exhibitions. He showed his work in Paris, Rome, Florence, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Copenhagen, Mexico City, Havana, New York, Calgary and Montreal, in addition to his solo exhibitions in 1937 in Warsaw and Vilnius, and in Kaunas, Riga and Tallinn in 1938. After Rappaport’s death, in March 17, 1969 in Montreal, his collection of artworks disappeared and has thus far not been found. To date, two of his painted portraits are known to exist – one belongs to the private collection of Jonathan C. Rappaport, another is on display at the Jewish Public Library in Montreal.
Reflections of Theatrical Activities in Lithuanian Local Periodical Press Under German Occupation 1941–1944
Authors: Pukelytė Ina
Published: November 2021

The article explores the reflection of Lithuanian theatrical activities in the local press during the World War II. As the number of articles shows, theatre was an important part of the dailies’ content. The articles reveal that theatre activities were very important for the expansion of the Nazi culture. One can distinguish three general themes that the articles cover: promotion of Western theatre, especially German, promotion of Lithuanian repertoire and presentation of entertainment theatre. The latter can still be divided into entertainment for German soldiers and administration, and entertainment for Lithuanian audiences. The content of the articles reveals that journalists writing about theatre avoided Nazi propaganda clichés, such as hatred for Bolsheviks and Jews, but these clichés were nevertheless used by the representatives of theatre administrators.
Art Studies in the Context of Power Relations in Lithuania, 1940–1953: The Case of the Activities and Closure of Kaunas Applied and Decorative Art Institute
Authors: Žukienė Rasa
Published: November 2021

The main purpose of this report is to discuss the influence of political power on art studies in Lithuania and the creative work of artists from 1940 to 1953. It will be based on the destruction of the Kaunas Institute of Applied and Decorative Arts, which is little known to art historians. After the Second World War, this institute actually followed the traditions of Kaunas Art School (1922–1940): that was the reason for its closure in 1951. The closure was officially called the reorganisation and continuation of art studies in Vilnius.

The post-war ideological content and power of the government acted in the study process. However, in essence, educators were guided by their modernist attitudes and did not accept Soviet directives. The report will try to show how political power has corrected art studies and changed the work of mature artists.

This article raises a question about the cost of adaptation and resistance in life and creation. The idea is that the destruction of an art institution is possible, but it is impossible to completely destroy the art school tradition. These and other similar issues will be addressed in the article, based on archival documents and examples of works by several different generations of artists – Vytautas Kairiūkštis (1891–1961), Liudas Truikys (1904–1987), Zenonas Varnauskas (1923–2010).
Effects of Different Forms of Extrinsic Feedback on the Accuracy of Force Production and to Differentiate this Force in the Simple Cyclic Movements of the Upper and Lower Limb
Authors: Szczepan Stefan , Wróblewska Zofia , Klarowicz Andrzej , Błacha Ryszard , Rejman Marek
Published: November 2021

Background: This study aimed to assess the accuracy of force production by the limbs and to identify the ability to differentiate this force during a progressively increasing value, in response to different types of extrinsic feedback.

Material and methods: The study involved nineteen healthy and physically active boys and girls aged 12.82±0.34 years, body height 157.05±9.02 cm, and body mass 44.89±7.89 kg. The tasks were to perform a series of right and left upper limb pulls and pushes with increasing force using the levers of the kinesthesiometer and a series of lower limb presses on the pedal of the kinesthesiometer. The tasks were completed in three feedback conditions: no feedback, sound feedback, verbal feedback, and the retention test was used. To assess the level of accuracy of force production, the novel index of force production accuracy (FPAIndex) was used.

Results: The outcomes expressing the value of FPAIndex on the point scale indicated that the highest level of kinesthetic differentiation was observed when no feedback was provided (1.17 points), and the lowest kinesthetic differentiation was recorded when verbal feedback was provided (3.33 points). However, they were devoid of statistical value. The repeated-measures analysis of variance ANOVA with the Tukey post-hoc test (HSD) indicated a significant lowest (p=0.0402) level of accuracy of FPA (x̄ 36.12±18.29 [N]) only for the act of left lower limb press (LL PRESS) in the retention test, while no feedback was provided to the subjects.

Conclusions: The results of this study showed that verbal and sound extrinsic feedback did not affect the accuracy of force production by the upper and lower limbs and the ability to differentiate this force in simple movements among children.
Research on Underwater Directional Swimming Skills of Divers
Authors: Filipek Bogumił
Published: November 2021

The article presents the results of research on the application of a physical exercise programme to improve the underwater orientation of military divers. The research was carried out on a group of 120 soldiers, some of whom (the study group) underwent additional training for 3 months. During the underwater straight-line swimming test in poor visibility conditions, the test group achieved statistically significantly better results than the control group. The test consisted in measuring the angle of deviation of the diver’s route from the given straight line.
Expression of the Sonic Hedgehog Embryonic Signalling Pathway Components in Matched Pre-Treatment and Relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer Biopsies
Authors: Kozirovskis Viktors , Zandberga Elīna , Magone Melita , Purkalne Gunta , Linē Aija , Vikmanis Uldis
Published: November 2021

Cancer stem cells may be responsible for tumour regrowth and acquisition of resistance in small cell lung cancer (SCLC). The Hedgehog pathway regulates survival and proliferation of tissue progenitor and stem cell populations, promoting the expression of stem cell related and proliferative genes. We evaluated the Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) embryonic signalling pathway in relapsed SCLC. Expression levels of Shh related genes GLI1, SMO, SUFU, PTCH1, HHIP, BCL2, BMI, ZEB1, ZEB2, N-MYC, Twist1 were analysed by qRT-PCR in matched pre-treatment and relapsed tumour fresh frozen biopsies of three SCLC patients. Expression of each gene was compared using the paired samples t-test, as well as comparison of mean expression levels was done. Data were statistically interpreted using the MedCalc version 10.2.0.0 software. 2.9-fold lower mean mRNA expression of the major Hedgehog activation indicator GLI1 was observed in relapsed samples (p = 0.0529). Mean expression of six Shh inducible genes, PTCH1, HHIP, N-MYC, ZEB2, Twist1, ZEB1, was also downregulated by 2.6-, 2.2-, 1.9-, 1.8-, 1.2-, 1.1-fold, respectively (p = 0.4252, p = 0.1268, p = 0.2480, p = 0.1169, p = 0.1480, p = 0.7595, respectively). 1.8-fold mean expression decrease was found for Gli activator Smo (p = 0.4111). Only the Shh pathway inhibitor SUFU and two other examined Hedgehog signalling inducible genes BCL2 and BMI in relapsed SCLC showed 0.8-, 0.9-,and 0.8-fold increase of expression, respectively (p = 0.3074, p = 0.7921, and p = 0.3822, respectively). To our knowledge, this is the first report of comparison of Shh signalling in matched pre-treatment and relapsed SCLC biopsies. Our data show decreased activity for majority of Shh pathway components in relapsed SCLC, although difference did not reach statistical significance.
Correlation of Immunological and Clinical Changes in Psoriasis Patients Treated with Tumour Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-α) Blocking Biologic Drugs: One-Year Dynamic Observation
Authors: Hartmane Ilona , Ivdra Iveta , Mikažāns Ingmārs , Bondare-Ansberga Vanda
Published: November 2021

Psoriasis is one of the most common autoimmune dermatoses with a chronic relapsing course. Biologic therapy should be initiated for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis when conventional systemic therapy and phototherapy are ineffective, or their use is limited due to comorbidities. In Latvia, adalimumab is the first choice of biologic drugs for treatment of psoriasis. The correlation between changes in cellular and humoral immunological parameters and clinical signs based on immunological data from psoriasis patients are evaluated in the publication.
Renal Survival and Validation of Novel International Immunoglobulin a Nephropathy Prediction Tool in Latvian Population: Preliminary Data
Authors: Saulīte Anna Jana , Popova Anna , Erts Renārs , Rācenis Kārlis , Kučāne Linda , Pētersons Aivars , Laurinavičius Arvydas , Čerņevskis Harijs , Kuzema Viktorija
Published: November 2021

The aim of the study was to determine kidney survival and validate the novel international immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) prediction tool (PT) in the Latvian population. Adults with morphologically confirmed IgAN were included. Kidney survival was analysed with the Kaplan–Meier method. PT-assigned risk was compared with calculated risk by the Cox regression model. The Kaplan–Meier analysis included 95 patients. The five-year kidney survival Q3 was 24 months. Women had longer median kidney-survival time (> 60 months) than men (58 months). Median kidney survival in participants with MEST T0 was longer than 60 months; T1 and T2 were 40 and 18 months, respectively. Median kidney survival in participants with diastolic blood pressure (DBP) < 99 mmHg was longer than 60 months, whereas in patients with DBP 100–109 and 110 mmHg, it was 40 and 24 months, respectively. Cox regression analysis included 68 patients. A moderate degree of correlation was found between predicted and observed five-year risk (p = 0.001). Gender, tubular atrophy/interstitial fibrosis, DBP are significant factors affecting kidney survival. Since there was statistically significant correlation and reliability between PT and follow-up analysis data, we conclude that PT could be applied for use in the Latvian population.
Neuromonitoring During Cardiac Surgery in a Patient with Ventriculo-Caval Shunt Migration: Case Report
Authors: Leibuss Roberts , Babuškina Inna , Žeņiļenko Taisija , Meidrops Kristiāns , Kalniņš Artis , Ļišņovs Artjoms , Kaļiņins Artjoms , Pičkure Žanna , Strīķe Eva , Stradiņš Pēteris
Published: November 2021

Ventricular shunting is a well-recognised and commonly practiced method of reducing increased intracranial pressure in patients with neurologic pathology. There are possible complications related to shunt implantation, where the rarest is intracardiac migration of the distal shunt catheter. We present a case where the distal catheter migrated into the right ventricle, causing extrasystoles and was complicated with acute right ventricle failure during the endovascular shunt evacuation procedure.
Oleic Acid Glycerides Content in the Oils of Maize Endospermic Mutants and Its Dependence on Temperature During Ripening
Authors: Tymchuk Dmytro S. , Sadovnichenko Iurii , Tymchuk Nataliya , Potapenko Halyna , Torianyk Inna
Published: November 2021

Identification of sources of increased content of oleic acid glycerides (oleates) and determination of the nature of its variability are prerequisites for improving oil quality. The purpose of this study was to establish the variability of the content of oleic acid glycerides (oleates) in maize oil depending on the genotype and ripening temperature. The experiments were carried out on a series of common maize inbreds and inbred-carriers of the su1, ae, and su2 mutations, which were grown for three years. The fatty acid composition of the oil was analysed by the Peisker gas chromatographic method. Genotype–environment interactions were assessed using the Eberhard– Russell algorithm. It was found that the carriers of the su1 and su2 mutations had the highest oleate content. The oleate content of maize oil generally increased with increasing ripening temperature. Unrelated inbreds based on one mutation significantly differed in the genetically determined level of oleate and showed non-identical responses to the ripening temperature. In inbreds of the first type, the content of oleates changed significantly with temperature fluctuation, while inbreds of the second type provided a fairly stable level of the trait under these conditions.
Language Use Among Malaysian Tamil Youth
Authors: Nalliannan Pawathy , Perumal Thanalachime , Pillai Stefanie
Published: November 2021

Most studies on the language use of Malaysian Tamils focus on the upkeep of the Tamil language. There is, however, a dearth of investigations into language use in a multilingual context among the younger generation of speakers. The present study aims to fill this gap by using Fishman’s (1972) domain model to examine the language used by Tamil youth in intra-group communication in seven domains. Data were collected from 109 questionnaires, 42 audio-recordings of natural conversations and 40 interviews. The findings revealed that in four domains, which were the family, friendship, religion, and neighbourhood, Tamil is used more frequently. The highest usage of the language is predominantly among friends. However, there was a decreasing use of Tamil in the family domain among the younger generations with many married participants claiming to use English rather than Tamil as the home language. This does not bode well for the maintenance of Tamil as a first language in the future. The findings show how participants’ use of Tamil, English and Malay is linked to concepts of identity, solidarity, and their perceptions of these languages. The findings also point to the development of a localised variety of Tamil reflective of the Malaysian cultural landscape.
Preparing Ell Writers for Becoming Multilingual Writers: Challenges and Strategies
Authors: Choi Lee Jin
Published: November 2021

The increasing number of international students enrolled in higher education in English-speaking countries has presented the growing need to support their academic writing development. It, however, has often led to the hasty assumption that English language learner (ELL) writers need to quickly adopt the dominant academic writing conventions in order to succeed in an English-speaking academic community. Even though the growing number of scholars have started to pay attention to ELL writers’ diverse writing styles and multiple identities, little research and discussion have taken place on how language practitioners could engage ELL writers in developing their voices as multilingual and multicultural writers. By analyzing a qualitative interview with ten experienced writing consultants and instructors, this paper explores major challenges that ELL writers experience and different strategies that could effectively help them develop their voices as writers in the academic context where English is dominantly used as the medium of instruction. Findings show that while many colleges and universities in English-speaking countries still adopt a monolithic view and label ELL writers as ‘a troubled non-native writer’, it is crucial for writing consultants and instructors to acknowledge ELL writers’ multilingual background and help them to develop their unique voices and achieve sustainable development and progress.
Plesionyms as a Vocabulary Teaching Tool: The Case of Estonian EFL Learners
Authors: Yevchuk Alina
Published: November 2021

The present study investigated the effectiveness of using plesionyms, or near-synonyms, as a vocabulary teaching tool in the English as a foreign language classroom and attempted to determine at what level of proficiency this technique could be incorporated. 40 Estonian university students who were enrolled in three different ESP courses participated in the study. The students were divided into 4 groups according to their level of proficiency: one experimental and one control group consisted of B1 level students; and one experimental and one control group consisted of B2 level students. The experimental groups learned the vocabulary in plesionymic pairs by discussing the differences as well as the similarities between near-synonyms. Meanwhile, the control groups learned the same words non-adjacently, meaning that the words were taught independently and neither differences nor similarities between words were discussed. Based on the findings, it was concluded that teaching vocabulary through plesionymic pairs facilitates immediate recall and long term memory retention among B2 level students. This vocabulary teaching method could be considered more effective at more advanced levels of proficiency.
Международно-правовая защита меньшинств
Authors: Смыслов М. Д.
Published: November 2021

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Сотрудничество стран ЕС - АКТ: от Римских договоров до IV Ломейской конвенции
Authors: Шмаков В. А.
Published: November 2021

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Analyzing Grammatical Errors Committed by Students in Writing in the Academic Year 2020/2021
Authors: Deviyanti Ni Made , Dambayana Suputra Putu Eka , Adi Krisna Juniarta Putu
Published: November 2021

This study aimed to analyze the types of errors in writing recount texts and identify the source of errors in students. The subjects of this study were tenth-grade students of Languages major ??at SMA Negeri 1 Kuta Selatan with a total of 31 students. This research was qualitative descriptive research. Data were collected from students' writing assignments, questionnaires, and interviews. This study used the theory of Dulay et al. (1982) to find out the types of errors supported with the theory from Sawalmeh (2013) regarding spelling errors which was supported by the theory from Besten & Granger (2011). The theory from Brown (2007) was used to find out the source of students' errors. The results of this study indicate that the types of errors found in student texts are omission, misformation, addition, misordering, and spelling. Sources of student errors are interlingual transfer, intralingual transfer, the context of learning, and communication strategy.
Lavender Linguistics: Lexicon Used by Gay People in Bali For the Topic of Preferences
Authors: Renaldy Maryon
Published: November 2021

This study aims to find out the lexicon and its meanings used by gay people in Bali for the topic of preference. The data was collected through qualitative methods by interviewing informants, recording, and note-taking as well as doing participatory observation to gay people from several places, nightclubs, and communities in Bali including Balijoe, and Mixwell bar in Seminyak, and Bali Peace Crew Community in Denpasar. The data was qualitatively analyzed and descriptively presented based on lavender linguistics, which according to William Leap, is a study about the language used by the queer community to communicate. The theories used are sociolinguistics theories proposed by Yule which are slang and speech varieties. It resulted in 10 lexicons were used by gay people in the level of word, phrase, and abbreviation to exchange information or communicate with the interlocutors. The meanings of each lexicon are influenced by participants, setting, topic, and function.
Representasi Multilingualisme Penanda Sarana Pariwisata di Kawasan Wisata Canggu
Authors: Savitri Putu Weddha
Published: November 2021

This paper, as part of the study of Landscape Liguistics, aims to reveal how the multilingualism is represented in the public space in this area. In addition, to find out how the structure of writing and language patterns used in public spaces in the area. To collect the data, the method used in this research is the documentation method, then the data was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results showed that there were 13 languages ??used in public spaces, especially on markers of existing tourism facilities. English is the most dominant language used, Latin writing is also used in almost all markers, and also the language pattern that uses 2 - 3 different languages ??has shown this area to be considered as an international region.
Perempuan Bali dalam Dunia Politik (Studi Kasus Pemilihan Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah di Kabupaten Badung Tahun 2009, 2014 dan 2019)
Authors: Silaban Ricard Galyani , Mahyuni Ida Ayu Putu , Sidemen Ida Ayu Wirasmini
Published: November 2021

Balinese Hindu women are said to be laymen in politics. The patriarchal culture that is so strong in Balinese life seems to dictate that a Balinese woman only takes a domestic role and traditional rituals. This study uses the theory of existence and the theory of femenism as a basis for thinking in problems. The research method used is historical methods. The results of the study, namely the struggle of Balinese Hindu women in political activities have increased from 2009, 2014 and 2019, but if calculated globally it is still low. The factor of the involvement of Hindu Balinese women in political activities is the involvement of women in parliament. Political activities have very broad implications, such as having an impact on education, socio-culture, public policy and also having an impact on political activity itself.
Alat Cuci Tangan Elektrik sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Penyebaran COVID-19 di Lokasi Pasca Bencana Tsunami
Authors: Ahyanti Mei , Fikri Ahmad , Murwanto Bambang , Hastuti Retno Puji , Sulastri Sulastri , Marsofely Reka Lagora
Published: November 2021

Indonesia merupakan salah satu negara yang rawan bencana geologi karena keberadaannya pada area ring of fire. Beberapa kali Indonesia mengalami tsunami. Tahun 2018 terjadi tsunami di Selat Sunda, dampaknya ke perairan Selatan Sumatera dan perairan Barat Provinsi Banten. Pemulihan baik fisik maupun mental akibat tsunami belum seluruhnya selesai dilakukan, virus COVID-19 datang mengancam kesehatan masyarakat. Virus yang menyerang saluran pernafasan dengan keganasan tinggi dan penyebaran yang begitu cepat. Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan mewujudkan suatu pekon dengan kondisi masyarakat yang memiliki pengetahuan dalam menerapkan pola budaya hidup sehat dan bersih dalam mencegah penularan COVID-19.

Kegiatan dilaksanakan dengan pendekatan interkolaborasi dari tiga profesi, yaitu kesehatan lingkungan, keperawatan dan promosi kesehatan, dibantu 9 mahasiswa. Sasaran kegiatan adalah masyarakat terdampak bencana di Pekon Kunjir Kecamatan Rajabasa Kabupaten Lampung Selatan. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada Bulan November 2020. Tahapan kegiatan meliputi analisis situasi, perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan evaluasi. Evaluasi dilakukan menggunakan kuesioner Indeks Kepuasan Masyarakat. Data yang terkumpul selanjutnya dianalisis secara univariat dalam persentase dan disajikan dengan pie chart.

Alat cuci tangan telah terpasang 6 unit di puskesmas, pasar dan tempat rekreasi dan kemandirian masyarakat dalam bidang kesehatan telah terbentuk. Sebagian besar masyarakat merasa sangat puas (94,12%) terhadap kegiatan pengabdian.
Peningkatan Keterampilan Bidan dalam Pemasangan KB IUD dengan menggunakan Teknologi Virtual Reality
Authors: Gumilang Intan , Hamidiyanti Baiq Yuni Fitri , Ristrini Ristrini , Putro Gurendro , Bachtiar Adang
Published: November 2021

Angka Fertilitas atau Total Fertility Rate (TFR) 2,6. Indonesia masih berada diatas rata-rata TFR Negara ASEAN yaitu 2,4.Pusat data dan informasi Kementerian Kesehatan RI mengestimasi jumlah penduduk Indonesia pada tahun 2017 sejumlah 264 juta orang. Total Fertility Rate (TFR) di Propinsi NTB sebesar 2,8 anak, lebih tinggi jika dibandingkan dengan target nasional yaitu sebesar 2,36 anak. Program penguatan kapasitas tenaga untuk pelayanan KB dilakukan dengan berbagai macam pelatihan.Salah satunya adalah program CTU (Contraseptive Update) untuk tenaga bidan.Dalam pelatihan ini tenaga kesehatan khususnya bidan diberikan pelatihan untuk memberikan pelayanan alat kontrasepsi berupa implant dan IUD, namun pelatihan ini masih konvensional yaitu dengan metode ceramah tanya jawab, demonstrasi dan pratikum  yang membutuhkan waktu serta tenaga professional.Teknologi VR di sekolah maupun bidang edukasi lainnya diharapkan dapat memotivasi belajar siswa dan meningkatkan pengalaman belajar. Pelatihan ini mampu meningkatkan keterampilan bidan dalam pemasangan KB IUD
Basic Reproductive Parameters in the Population of Przewalski’s Horse
Authors:   Czech University Of Life Sciences Prague, Department Of Animal Science, Faculty Of Agrobiology, Food & Natural Resources, Prague 165 00, Czech Republic, Dolezalova Jana
Published: November 2021

The present study’s objectives were to determine basic reproductive parameters in the population of Przewalski’s horse and to identify and assess factors of potential relevance to these parameters. Input data were obtained from the worldwide online Przewalski’s Horse Studbook and comprised information from 1899 until 2016.
Introducing a New Term: Metastasoptysis- A Case Report
Authors: Aydin Sercan
Published: November 2021

Pulmonary metastasis is not uncommon in the follow-up of patients with primary malignancy, but the expectoration of metastatic tumor is extremely rare. Metastases from renal and breast malignities may rarely lead to tumor expectoration with less common colorectal carcinomas. In this case report, expectoration of a metastatic tumor in a patient who had diagnosed with colon adenocarcinoma and pulmonary metastasis was presented. We named this quite rare condition as “metastasoptysis”.
LIBER-konferenssi juhlisti viisikymppisiään verkossa
Authors: Kuittinen Marja , Mikkonen Heta , Ovaska Tuulevi , Rintamäki Katri , Rosti Tomi
Published: November 2021

Kesän LIBER-konferenssi järjestettiin teemalla Kirjastot ja avoin tieto: Visiosta toteutukseen. Konferenssin keskeisiä aiheita olivat digitaalisen kirjasto ja tutkimuksen tarpeet, avoin toimintakulttuuri, avoin julkaiseminen ja avoin data. Päivät tarjosivat kiinnostavan näkymän tämän päivän tieteellisten kirjastojen ja tutkimuspalveluiden asiantuntijatyöhön.
Eurooppalaiset yliopistoverkostot tarjoavat uusia mahdollisuuksia kirjastojen kehittämiseen
Authors: Saarti Jarmo , Rintamäki Katri , Hartikainen Kaisa
Published: November 2021

Eurooppalainen yhteistyö yliopistojen ja kirjastojen välillä kehittyy nopeasti. Komission tavoitteena on rakentaa alhaalta ylöspäin suuntautuvia yliopistoverkostoja, jotka lisäävät innovaatioita ja rajat ylittävää yhteistyötä. Itä-Suomen yliopiston (UEF) kirjasto lähti mukaan yliopistoliittouma YUFEn yhteistyöhön rakentamalla avoimen tieteen verkkokurssin eurooppalaiselle virtuaalikampukselle. UEF:n kokemukset olivat positiivisia: Pioneereille on saatavilla hyvin rahoitusta hanke- ja kehittämistoimintaan ja kirjastojen kannattaakin olla aktiivisia integroitumisessa eurooppalaisiin käytänteisiin.
On classic and modern ethical issues in business and management academic research
Authors:   Faculty of Business, City University of Macao, Macao 999078, China, Hong Wei , Yu Hong Mei ,   Faculty of Business, City University of Macao, Macao 999078, China
Published: November 2021

Ethical issues are critical to researchers, and this has been a hot topic in decades. Many classic ethical issues, such as plagiarism and fabrication, are repetitively discussed, but some contemporary ethical issues are still problematic and overlooked for researchers, especially those young scholars. The purpose of this paper is to analyse and discuss ethical issues around contemporary business and management academic studies. This paper found that first, scholars are internally and externally pushed to produce rigorous theory development papers, neglecting the relevance of practice. Second, researchers devoted themselves in improving their academy degree or meeting requirements from their employers instead of dealing with practical problems and their interests in research. Third, some 'self-plagiarism' behaviours, such as segmented publication, are arguable in the academy study, which leads to a waste of publication, but it is hard to discern and needs to be tackled.
MEDIAÇÃO NA ALIENAÇÃO PARENTAL: DIÁLOGOS FAMILIARES POSSÍVEIS NA RESOLUÇÃO DE CONFLITOS E SALVAGUARDA DA AFETIVIDADE
Authors: Guerra Maziero Simone , Vetis Zaganelli Margareth
Published: November 2021

O artigo tem por intencionalidade abordar a Mediação Familiar, enfatizando o seu potencial como instrumento jurídico para assistir as famílias a resolver conflitos familiares, em especial os casos de alienação parental, considerando os efeitos psicológicos e emocionais negativos que podem provocar nas relações entre pais e filhos. Por meio de metodologia qualitativa com base em pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, o trabalho procura ressaltar a existência e as especificidades da Mediação Familiar como meio de resolução de disputas ocorridas nos processos de separação litigiosa, para resguardar os filhos menores dos conflitos do casal, principalmente quando há indícios de alienação parental. A mediação busca preservar o melhor interesse da família, reestabelecendo o diálogo entre as partes para alcançar soluções menos traumáticas, com o intuito de retomar a convivência familiar para prover o melhor para a criança.
Experimental and Numerical Study on Strength of Concrete Slabs under High Speed Projectiles
Authors: Ibraheem Omer F.
Published: November 2021

Concrete elements under high-speed projectiles effect has an increasing interest recently. Understanding to what extent the concrete can resists the effect of projectiles, very necessary in design structures in order to save the occupants. The objective of this study is to develop improved numerical model for predicting dynamic response of RC slabs under HSP attack.  The present study presents a total of 12 concrete slabs casted and tested under plain and steel reinforcement. Parameters investigated were slab thickness, (50 mm, 100 mm, and 150 mm) and projectile type. Dynamic simulation was performed also and the results obtained have been discussed and compared with experimental response. Generally, it was concluded that penetration depth was controlled by target thickness regardless the steel reinforcement. Good alignment achieved between numerical and experimental date with respect to penetration depth and crater vale.
Developing Porous Concrete Interlocking Pavement Blocks Utilizing Recycled Concrete Aggregate for Rainfall Harvesting Use
Authors: Mahdi Mahdi Mashaan , Irzooki Raad Hoobi , Abdulrahman Mazin B.
Published: November 2021

Rainwater harvesting and flood prevention in cities are significant urban hydrological concerns. The use of porous pavement is one of the most effective solutions to handle this matter. Thus, this study aims to develop Porous Interlocking Concrete Pavement (PICP) using recycled aggregate from concrete waste. This porous pavement, then later, can be utilized in low traffic areas and parking lots to harvest water by infiltration and reduce surface runoff. First, the physical properties of the porous concrete blocks, such as density (unit weight), absorption, coefficient of permeability, and porosity, were studied. Also, the mechanical properties of concrete mixtures like compressive strength and flexural strength were tested. This study used two types of PICP, the first one with ordinary coarse aggregate (P1) and the second with recycled crushed concrete coarse aggregate (P2), and then compared their performance to the conventional concrete pavement blocks used the two types of coarse aggregate (R1 and R2). The results show that the unit weight (density) of porous types was reduced by 25% and 26%, and the total porosity increases by around 2.4 times and 18 times respectively, as compared to conventional concrete pavement types. However, the compressive strength and flexural strength of porous concrete types decreased by (55% and 71%), respectively, compared to conventional types. Overall, the infiltration test results showed that the infiltrated water through porous concrete increased by about 83% in comparison to conventional concrete. From the results, utilizing porous concrete pavement can be considered a promising material in terms of water harvesting and decreasing rainwater flooding. Additionally, using recycled concrete can bring economical and environmental benefits.
Energy And Exergy Assessment of North Refineries Company (NRC) Steam Cycle Based on Air Mass Flowrate of Main Condenser
Authors: Salih Waad A. , Alkumait Aadel A. , Khalaf Hameed J.
Published: November 2021

The present work depends on the previous energy and exergy analysis study for a steam cycle of North Refineries Company (NRC)/Baiji, Iraq, which was conducted at real and rated operating loads. After the results of that study are presented, this current study is conducted and aimed toproduce the engineering solutions for improving the cycle performance through studying the operational choices that are actually available in the plant as investigating the effect of increasing the air mass flow rate in the main condenser of the cycle. The calculations were done by using theMATLAB program. The results showed that increasing the air mass flow rate or increasing the number of fans in service from 8 to 14 fans will reduce the energy losses in the main condenser and in the cycle. The energy loss reduction can be enhanced in the improvement of the energyefficiency by raising it from 30.11 % to 48.61 % at real load and from 33.49% to 48.93 % at rated load. On the other hand, the exergy analysis showed that the exergy destructions for the main condenser and for the cycle would decrease if the number of fans increased. This decreasing of exergy destruction in the main condenser will raise the exergy efficiency from 21.95 to 27.06 % at real load and from 21.18 % to 25.45 % at rated load.
Effects of Crushed Glass Waste as a Fine Aggregate on Properties of Hot Asphalt Mixture
Authors: Almuhmdi Ahmed D. M. , Muhmood Abdulbasit A. , Salih Abdulhakim O.
Published: November 2021

The recycling of waste requires large areas; besides recycling wastes to their origin is often economically and environmentally costly. Glass is considered as a solid waste that is difficult to dispose of; it doesn't degrade nor burn. Since glass is a silicic substance with similar properties to aggregates, it can be recycled in asphalt mixtures. This research aims to determine optimum binder content (OBC) of conventional hot asphalt mixture (HMA), (control mixture), and investigate the effect of crushed glass waste (CGW), on its properties. In this work, several percentages of CGW (10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%) have been used as a partial substitution for the weight of fraction size 2.36-0.075mm of natural aggregate to prepare glass-contained asphalt mixtures and compare their properties with the control mixture. Mix design by Marshall method was used, and the properties according to Iraqi standards (SORB/R9,2003), for binder layer, were found, as well as conducting of Retained Marshall stability (RMS), indirect tensile strength (IDT), and tensile strength ratio (TSR), tests on mixtures, as performance tests. The results showed that the OBC of the control mixture was 5% wt., and the Marshall stability and flow values of glass-contained asphalt mixtures were oscillating around the values of the control mixture. The air voids, voids in mineral aggregate, and bulk density were reduced regularly as CGW increased. Also, it was observed from the results that the glass-contained mixtures have good performance properties. However, all results conformed to the standards (SORB/R9, 2003). So, the incorporation of CGW in HMA for the binder layer is feasible.
Assessment of the impact of new media and political news channels in West Africa: the case of Ghana and Nigeria
Authors: Mustapha Muhammed Jamiu , Agyei Stephen Obiri
Published: November 2021

Rapid technological changes that take place in recent years affect all aspects of life. The emergence and popularization of the Internet is one of the examples of how people get access to political information and news. Previous research were focused on examination of the impact of media upon the audience, or people’s distrust to new media. The online quantitative study that involved 199 respondents from Ghana and Nigeria revealed that many people read political news online, or sometimes listen to the radio in these two regions. Print media received the lowest rating, as people’s interest in it declines. The conclusion is made that the population of Ghana and Nigeria tend to read new media for political news compared to mainstream media. Therefore, mainstream media should invest adequate resources to improve their online presence and the quality of their news content. It is indicated that new media is currently the number one tool worldwide of enticing people to protest against government policies that they believe would have negative consequences for their lives. It is shocking that the majority of respondents claimed that they watch political news on TV, compared to minority who listen to radio. The authors’ special contribution lies in determination of the most frequently used means of political communication among the residents of West African countries.
On the international legal regulation of cooperation between air transport companies
Authors: Korzhenyak Anastasia Mikhailovna
Published: November 2021

The subject of this research is the problematic aspects of international legal regulation of cooperation between airways. The author reviews the fundamental international treaties in the sphere of international air transportation (international air law). Special attention is given to examination of different types of bilateral agreements on air transport or air communication. Analysis is conducted on the advantages and disadvantages of the structure of bilateral regulation; different classification of the alliances in Russian and foreign scientific literature. The conclusion is made that although initially, the strategic alliances were created to improve the welfare of air transport companies by reducing costs, currently there is market, concentration with overwhelming share of the three largest alliances. Stiff competition forces to join one or another alliance in order to share in the international air carriage, which clearly indicates the tendency to globalization of air transport. There is no doubt that the countries constantly use the methods of bilateral regulation for obtaining vast benefits.  Currently, further development of bilateral and multilateral (namely regional) cooperation in the sphere of international air carriage aimed at liberalization of international air transport is of major importance. This is the most efficient and fastest means of communication between the countries. The conclusion is made on the insufficient and fragmentary nature of international legal regulation of airways cooperation. The author advances the idea of going beyond private law regulation and creating a universal international legal mechanism that would help to overcome the problem of discrimination against third countries.
СТРАТЕГІЧНА МОДЕЛЬ РОЗВИТКУ ЗАКЛАДУ ВИЩОЇ МЕДИЧНОЇ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Rogachevskyi Oleksandr
Published: November 2021

У статі досліджено проблему стратегічного розвитку закладів вищої медичної освіти в Україні. Здійснено аналіз чинників, які впливають на вибір споживача освітніх послуг закладу. Інструментарій стратегічного управління закладом вищої медичної освіти розглядається як ключовий засіб для забезпечення оптимального функціонування і сталого розвитку закладу. У статті наголошується на розвитку стратегічного потенціалу закладу вищої медичної освіти. Запропоновано модель стратегічного управління закладом вищої медичної освіти, а також модель стратегічного розвитку цього закладу. Досліджено умови розвитку закладу вищої медичної освіти. Акцентується увага на використанні PEST- та SWOT-аналізу під час реалізації функції стратегічного управління закладом вищої медичної освіти.