bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The features of developing rat autoimmune pathology with mitochondrial dysfunction
Authors: Skupnevskiy Sergeii V. , Pukhaeva Elena G. , Badtiev Alibek K. , Rurua Fatima K. , Batagova Fatima E. , Farnieva Zhanna G.
Published: November 2022

The central role of the mitochondria in energy supply and cell death determines highlight these organelles as one of the promising objects for investigating pathogenesis of immune-mediated inflammatory disorders. The aim: to study features of pathogenesis in rat adjuvant-induced autoimmune pathology separately and in combination with mitochondrial disorders. Materials and methods. Wistar rats were divided into groups of negative control (solvent), positive control (single subcutaneous injection of complete Freunds adjuvant (CAF) at dose of 0.1 ml/200 g body weight), experimental (CAF 0.1 ml/200 g body weight and 5 weeks later with cuprizone 0.2% per feed weight). At the end of experiment (7 weeks), animals were tested in the open field model, euthanized, and biomaterial was collected to measure the relative mass coefficients of internal organs, hematological and histological studies. We calculated the mean, standard error of the mean; comparison of hypotheses was carried out by paired Students t-test. Results. In case of impaired immunological tolerance there was detected reduced rat body weight gain during the study period (negative control +74.7 g, positive control +10.3 g) along with modelled mitochondrial dysfunction, a general decrease in weight by 6.7 g was noted. The magnitude of mass coefficients indicate a relative reduction in mass of liver, kidneys, spleen and thymus in experimental animals. The leukocyte counts ( 109/L) are as follows: negative control 8.680.37, positive control 10.981.03 (p 0.05), experimental group 12.280.63 (p 0.001). No significant changes were found in the leukocyte formula and the red cell lineage. During modelled autoimmune pathology, platelet count increased by 22.5% (p 0.05), whereas after cuprizone was administered it decreased by 6.3% (relative to the negative control). Mitochondrial dysfunction caused an abrupt decrease in motor activity in rats: the number of crossed sectors in positive control animals was 55.506.91, experimental group 44.503.60 (inter-group comparison, p 0.001). Positive control: enlarged lymphatic nodules were found in the spleen, germinal center clarification, wall thickening of the pulpal and central arteries; single foci of hemorrhages in the red pulp. Experimental group: atrophy of lymphoid follicles of varying severity (relative to the groups of negative and positive controls), numerous foci of hemorrhages with hemosiderosis in the red pulp. Conclusion. Mitochondrial dysfunction is accompanied by augmented pathogenetic signs of autoimmune pathology, which can serve as one of the keys to understanding the mechanisms of human autoimmunity.
The material composition and microstructure of the ceramic hearts of the blast furnace № 6 EVRAZ NTMK after service. Part 1. Mineral composition of refractories
Authors: Perepelitsyn V. A. , Zemlyanoi K. G. , Ust’yantsev V. M. , Mironov K. V. , Forshev A. A. , Nikolaev F. P. , Sushnikov D. V.
Published: November 2022

Приведены результаты комплексного исследования химического и вещественного составов, а также макроструктуры образцов огнеупоров после службы в горне доменной печи с полезным объемом 2200 м3 в течение 14 лет. Комплексным методом определено содержание углерода в исследуемых образцах. Установлено образование цинксодержащих фаз как на месте оксидных огнеупоров керамического стакана, так и в углеродистой футеровке фурменной зоны и горна. Износ огнеупоров в горне имеет сложный, преимущественно термохимический механизм и малую скорость из-за формирования гарнисажа, содержащего тугоплавкие соединения.
Feasibility of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Placement in COVID-19 Patients Isolated in the Intensive Care Unit of a Small Volume Center (291-Bed Hospital)
Authors: Kang Min Chang , Lee Kyungwon
Published: November 2022

Purpose: Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) should be isolated from others to prevent widespread infection. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of performing peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement in patients with COVID-19 isolated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a small volume center hospital.Methods: This retrospective study included 79 patients who underwent PICC in 2 ICUs. There were 41 patients with COVID-19 who were isolated in an ICU (isolated ICU) and there were 38 patients who required ICU care who did not have COVID-19 (non-isolated ICU). Their medical records including PICC-related complications and clinical variables were compared.Results: PICC placement was performed to maintain long-term intravenous access for 78% of the COVID-19 group and 52.6% of the non-COVID-19 group (p = 0.017). The mean procedure time (minutes) was 15.2 ± 7.58 in the COVID-19 group and 12.6 ± 6.65 in the non-COVID-19 group (p = 0.109). When PICC tip locations were divided into three groups (optimal, suboptimal, and malpositioned), there was no significant difference between the two groups of patients. PICC-related complications in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 groups included non-functioning catheter (0% vs. 5.3%, p = 0.137), occurrence of swelling or hematoma around PICC inserted site (2.4% vs. 0%, p = 0.333), and PICC-related infection.Conclusion: PICC placement for patients with COVID-19 isolated in the ICU of a small volume center hospital was feasible and safe.
NEBNext Single Cell/ Low Input RNA Library Prep Kit for Illumina E6420 Protocol for Cells v1
Authors: England Biolabs New
Published: November 2022

The NEBNext® Single Cell/Low Input RNA Library Prep Kit for Illumina® uses a template switching method to generate full length cDNAs directly from single cells or 2 pg – 200 ng RNA, followed by conversion to sequence-ready libraries using the Ultra™ II FS workflow. This unique workflow enables generation of the highest yields from a broad range of inputs, and superior transcript detection, while providing reliably consistent performance.
Fluorescent image acquisition and processing using Axiovert 200M microscope and ImageJ software v1
Authors: Brunialti Electra
Published: November 2022

Fluorescent image acquisition and processing using Axiovert 200M microscope and ImageJ software to analyze morphological and dynamic changes of primary fluorescent microglia.
Religion, Conspiracy Thinking, and the Rejection of Democracy: Evidence From the UK
Authors: Yendell Alexander , Herbert David
Published: November 2022

While some research addresses the relationship between religiosity and political attitudes, little is known about the relationship between religion, conspiracy beliefs, and political culture. Using the concept of authoritarianism, we hypothesise that a conspiracy mentality is likely to be associated with ethnocentric and anti‐democratic attitudes, just as some types of religion—e.g., religious fundamentalism—have a close affinity to authoritarian attitudes. Using data from an online UK survey (N = 1093; quota sample, representative of education, gender, age, and region), we enquire to what extent belief in conspiracy theories is associated with xenophobic, racist, and anti‐democratic attitudes, which aspects of religiosity in combination with other factors play a role in conspiracy beliefs, and which communicative and interpretative practices are associated with belief in conspiracy ideologies. Our analysis reveals that both belief in classical conspiracy theories and belief in Covid‐19 conspiracy theories are significantly related to anti‐Muslim sentiments, anti‐Black racism, and right‐wing extremism. Moreover, a regression analysis shows that an initially discovered relationship between the strength of religiosity and conspiracy mentality disappears once religious fundamentalism is included in the model. The effect of religious fundamentalism is moderated by narcissism and the style of social media use—namely, trusting posts made by one’s friends more than the opinions of experts.
STRATEGIES OF TEACHER’S PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF HYBRID LEARNING
Authors:   Omsk State Pedagogical University, Drobotenko Y. B.
Published: November 2022

The article deals with hybrid learning organization and realization in modern education. The article substantiates teacher’s tasks in hybrid learning and explains how they differ from the teacher’s tasks in traditional learning. The article describes chal- lenges faced by a teacher in the process of hybrid learning implementation and identifies roles for successful “hybrid” practice. The article states that teacher’s professional compe- tence is a significant condition for the development of hybrid learning formats. The article suggests the following strategies for teacher’s professional competence development to implement hybrid learning: research strategy, strategy involving teachers in designing hy- brid educational environments, cooperative strategy in hybrid learning realization and self-directed learning strategy.
PERSPECTIVES OF CASE-STUDY IN TEACHING SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION
Authors:   Higher School of Economics, Tokareva A. V.
Published: November 2022

The article considers the relevance of including the social media promo- tion course in the programs of higher educational institutions and professional develop- ment centers. The article shows the complexity of teaching the subject, which lies in the fact that students cannot apply knowledge in practice after studying the course. Since the market situation and Internet technologies constantly change, it is important that students gain knowledge that they can use for any project. The problem is partially solved by using the case-study method. The article considers the main theoretical points on the basis of a case for a particular company. Thus the students understand the logic of project design and can apply it to other projects.
INDEPENDENT WORK OF STUDENTS IN LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN THE CONTEXT OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Authors:   Ural Technical School of Motor Transport and Service, Urbanovich I. P.
Published: November 2022

The article substantiates the importance of independent work of students in secondary vocational educational institutions in the conditions of distance learning. The article presents the online course “Car Device” developed on the On-LineTestPad plat- form for senior students of the specialization “Maintenance and Repair of Motor Trans- port”. The results of approbation of the online course, confirming its effectiveness, are presented.
RESPONSIBILITY AS A UNIVERSAL COMPONENT OF SOFT COMPETENCIES OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
Authors:   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University, Lebedeva E. V. , Berezina V. A. ,   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University, Kaygorodova A. E. ,   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University
Published: November 2022

The article considers the need to develop specialists’ soft skills that en- sure pre-adaptation to the changing requirements of the labor market. Based on the analy- sis of empirical research and the requirements of educational standards, a list of soft com- petencies of a vocational education teacher is proposed. An assumption is made about the role of responsibility in the structure of soft skills of a modern specialist. The article pre- sents the data of a pilot study of responsibility among teachers of secondary vocational education in Ekaterinburg.
READINESS OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHERS TO IMPLEMENT THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITALIZATION OF EDUCATION
Authors:   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University, Fomenko S. L. , Frolov Y. N. ,   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University
Published: November 2022

The issues of the readiness of vocational education teachers to implement the educational process in the context of digitalization of education are especially relevant at the present time, since the use of technology solves many problems faced by teachers. The article presents the results of the study conducted among teachers in general educa- tion schools and secondary vocational institutions of the city of Ekaterinburg. The results of the study were used to organize methodological work with teachers in general educa- tion schools and secondary vocational institutions and to organize advanced training courses in order to overcome professional deficits of education personnel in connection with the use of distance-learning mode in the educational process.
RESEARCH ON THE READINESS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS FOR INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES
Authors:   Branch of kindergarten «Nadezhda» № 499, Glazyrina Y. A. , Tretyakova V. S. ,   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University
Published: November 2022

The article presents a study of the potential of teachers to implement in- novations in their professional activities and factors hindering the transition to the mode of innovative development. The study revealed that, according to a number of indicators, the level of innovative readiness for mastering innovations among respondents is low, and that purposeful and systematic work is needed both from the management and the teachers in order to introduce innovations in preschool educational institutions. The study uses an integrated approach aimed at finding tools and methods of training preschool teachers with diverse social and intellectual needs, who are able to develop in their professional ac- tivities. Recommendations for the preparation of preschool teachers for innovative activi- ties are presented.
PRACTICE OF MEDIATOR'S COURT IN URBAN SETTLEMENTS OF THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURY
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, N. A. Chetyrina
Published: November 2022

Mediation is an integral part of pre-trial conflict resolution. The decrees on me-diation available in the Russian legislation of the 18th–19th centuries regulate the main criteria for functioning of this institution and include such elements as court composition, scope of regulation, terms, etc. The report considers three main laws on the practice of the mediator’s court covering almost a century. The first mention of the term refers to 1727 and used to mean an intermediary. Through time, the mediator’s court undergone changes affecting its social, professional and procedural scope of regulation, and by the beginning of the 19th century it had acquired the features of arbitral tribunal. Despite the complica-tion of legal proceedings, the basic feature of mediator’s court was the unchanging agree-ment of the parties with the candidates for mediators and the decisions they made. The in-cident that happened in Sergiyev Posad demonstrates the use of mediation in practice in the first quarter of the 19th century, and allows us to conclude that mediation is one of the most important components of municipal government, it is historically determined, de-pends on changing real conditions, and is adjusted by life circumstances.
FOR THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF PROFESSOR E. E. TARMAKHANOV (DETAILS OF THE SCIENTIST'S BIOGRAPHY)
Authors:   Dorzhi Banzarov Buryat State University, A. D. Badmaev
Published: November 2022

The article discusses the issues concerning the date and place of birth of Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor E. E. Tarmakhanov. Based on historical sources, we have identified his exact date of birth. Relying on information from autobiographical materials, memoirs of relatives and colleagues of the scientist, official documents published on the Internet, monographic studies, research papers of Professor E. E. Tarmakhanov, we have formulated and reasonably substantiated the thesis about the exact place of birth of the sci-entist in accordance with the territorial division that existed at that time. The article is based on the following historical sources: archival documents from the fund of the Lenin-grad State University, the works by E. E. Tarmakhanov dedicated to the history of Burya-tia, Ust-Orda Buryat Autonomous Okrug, and his small small motherland — Irkhidey, as well as information from the official websites of Administration of the Municipality of Irchidey and the Municipal Budgetary Educational Institution “Baldunnikov Irkhidey Secondary School”. Our conclusions are important from the perspective of the individual peculiarities of the personality of Professor E. E. Tarmakhanov, his worldview and values, which determined the significant contribution of the scientist to the development of histor-ical studies in Buryatia.
Characteristic of cardiac and neurological forms of non-polio enterovirus infection
Authors: Sadadiwala Mehul Hitesh , A. L. Potapchik , N. V. Matsiyeuskaya
Published: November 2022

Enterovirus infections (EVI) are ubiquitous and generally present with mild symptoms and have a favorable prognosis with full recovery. But sometimes it can be challenging to diagnose mixed forms of EVI which can result in fatal outcomes. An interesting case report on a patient admitted to the Grodno Regional infectious diseases clinical hospital. The patient was diagnosed with enteroviral infection. Histological slides of the brain, heart, lung and other systemic organs were prepared on autopsy and are presented in this scientific paper. Generalized EVI in mixed form can cause primary lesions of the brain (destructive edema), the heart (necrotizing cardiomyopathy), and sepsis while also affecting other organ systems. This can lead to unfavorable outcomes similar to that in our case report. Mixed form EVI (meningitis, myocarditis, and sepsis) can progress rapidly towards an adverse course, with the development of severe life-threatening complications. We strongly suggest that mandatory PCR screening for EVI should be carried out in young individuals with sepsis-like diseases and with a fever of unexplained origin at the time of presentation.
Prevalence of rhinology related consultations in an ear, nose throat clinic in a period of 1 year
Authors: Al-Alarayedh Mohamed , Al-Marzooq Zainab , Alrowaila Muneera , Al-Reefy Heba
Published: November 2022

Background: Several studies have been conducted to forecast the top emergencies that are frequently seen among patients in an ENT clinic. In the past four years, there has been only one study that calculates the prevalence of a specific rhinology disease (allergic rhinitis) in five Middle Eastern countries. The results of the study have demonstrated that 1808 of 33,486 subjects enrolled in the study have fulfilled the case definition of allergic rhinitis. The mentioned study has only reviewed active cases of allergic rhinitis, disinclining other rhinology conditions that patients frequently complain of. The following paper will calculate the prevalence of common rhinology conditions generally in a specialized ENT clinic in the Kingdom of Bahrain over a period of 1 year.

Methods: Patients’ information was collected prospectively on monthly basis starting from June 2021 until June 2022. The patients were registered under a senior ENT consultant at a semi-governmental hospital in The Kingdom of Bahrain.

Results: Out of 2711 subjects enrolled in the study, 1424 patients have been registered with rhinology related complaints, exhibiting approximately (52.4%) of the total sample size. Allergic rhinitis was the most prevalent clinically diagnosed rhinology disease and Rhinoplasty surgery was the most frequently operated surgery. The socio-demographics of the study measured (52.0%) Higher females ration between Rhinology patients. In contrast, A higher percentage of males attended the clinic for otology/ear consultations (57.2%).

Conclusions: Rhinology related consultations is concluded to be more prevalent compared to otology and laryngology.
Assessment of oral, dental and facial pain in patients
Authors: Rastogi Isha
Published: November 2022

Discomfort or pain in mouth is a common problem. It needs to be fully catered to and treated at the earliest.

To find out causes of oral pain in patients.

500 patients above 20 years were chosen.

Patients have various reasons of oral pain, but they are careless.

Patients suffer oral pain and some accept it as part of their living.

Oral pain should be thoroughly evaluated and taken care of in diagnosis.
El exilio en Baltimore, de Moreno, Agrelo y Pazos Silva en 1817: redes políticas, discursos y redefiniciones personales
Authors: Eiris Ariel Alberto
Published: November 2022

Manuel Moreno, Pedro José Agrelo y Vicente Pazos Silva fueron tres letrados de activa participación política y jurídica en el Río de la Plata. En el marco de sus actuaciones, sufrieron el exilio a Estados Unidos en 1817. El exilio, como experiencia personal y de grupo, se sostuvo sobre redes personales de los tres asilados. Ante ello, es relevante comprender cómo fueron las tramas sociales en las que se apoyaron, en qué consistieron los cambios que estas sufrieron, cómo mutaron sus discursos en función de los nuevos contextos políticos y de qué manera las tres figuras se redefinieron en sus trayectorias a partir de la experiencia de exilio que compartieron. Se hará un análisis relacional de prácticas y discursos, en relación con las redes sociopolíticas vigentes. Se sostiene que las redes a las que pertenecían estaban asociadas con empresarios estadunidenses, políticos chilenos y de la Banda Oriental, además de que las figuras en cuestión habrían de cambiar su orientación profesional, con excepción de Agrelo.
Technology and Innovation in Organizations Using Fuzzy Systems
Authors: Hernández Hernández Marisol , Bonilla Cruz Luis Alfonso , Olmos Peña Samuel
Published: November 2022

The economic importance of SMEs in the world is transcendental, since the union of their local profits generates global benefits; however, managers do not know how to visualize their problems to implement automated processes. There are solutions on the market, but they are expensive and with unnecessary modules that are not useful for SME leaders. Systems based on fuzzy models provide technology that allows, through Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCMs synthesizing problems and show solution strategies; In this case, the problems became Items in an FCM to simulate the entry and exit of causes and effects in the company, converted into proposals for automated processes.
Project-based Learning in the University Course and its Effectiveness
Authors: Paľová Dana , Vejačka Martin
Published: November 2022

The effusively theoretical education belongs to the highly important problems within the area of education. Achievement of practical experience within the studied field improves students’ knowledge and skills. This is similarly valid in the field of business informatics, where students can deepen their knowledge by developing a practical project, which is a form of project-based learning. The article aims to present how methods of project-based learning can be implemented in the business informatics university course. The educational process’ effectiveness in the university course is measured using learning gains measures in the available periods. Comparison of the learning gains with project-based learning and without them shows improvement in the effectiveness of the educational process.
Reflexiones acerca del desempeño del ministro de Salud de Colombia en el manejo de la pandemia de COVID-19, la salud sexual y reproductiva, y la salud pública
Authors: Tolosa-Ardila Jorge Enrique
Published: November 2022

Objetivos: hacer una evaluación crítica de la gestión del ministro de Salud en ejercicio al terminar el gobierno de Iván Duque en el manejo de la pandemia, la salud sexual y reproductiva, y la salud pública en Colombia. Materiales y métodos: a partir de la descripción de situaciones problemáticas enfrentadas en ese periodo se presenta evidencia sobre los resultados de la gestión que, sumados a la opinión del autor, proveen un balance de la gestión realizada. Conclusiones: la gestión del ministro de Salud fue deficiente en el manejo de la pandemia y, en especial, en su atención a la salud sexual y reproductiva, y la salud pública.
Modern foundations for green areas formation in Ekaterinburg
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Bannikova L.A. , Khrichenkov A.V. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Burtsev A.G. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Tiganova I.A. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Tretyakova A.S. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin; Institute Botanic Garden UB RAS, Grudanov N.Yu. ,   Institute Botanic Garden UB RAS, Vladykina V.D. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin
Published: November 2022

We present the concept of «Standard for the comprehensive improvement of embankments, parks, squares, boulevards in Ekaterinburg». It provides for the introduction of an ecological approach in the development of projects for the reconstruction of existing and future green spaces in Ekaterinburg. We have identified 11 landscape-ecological clusters on the territory of Ekaterinburg. The structural elements of clusters are described — the core, the stabilization zone and the central highly urbanized zone. The core of the cluster is formed by natural ecosystems, which are considered as models for the creation of urban green spaces. Information about the method for calculating the size of the stabilization zone is given. It is proposed to create a special functional zone of natural diversity in parks, squares, boulevards and embankments located within its boundaries. We noted the need to design ecological corridors between scattered green spaces of the city. In our opinion, the presented concept reflects the importance of biological diversity in the urban environment, is aimed at its conservation and restoration, and also contributes to the formation of an identical image of the urban environment of Ekaterinburg.
Current state, trends and prospects for pulp and paper industry development in Russian Federation
Authors:   BMSTU (Mytishchi branch), Pinyagina N.B. , Gorshenina N.S. ,   BMSTU (Mytishchi branch)
Published: November 2022

The issues of the current state, trends and prospects for the development of the pulp and paper industry as one of the priority and promising areas of the Russian timber complex are considered. The study was conducted in the following main areas: the production sector, analysis of sales markets, taking into account the influence of the internal and external environment, export and import, since enterprises are export-oriented. The presented analysis was performed not only for the main types of pulp and paper production, but also in terms of its territorial location, which allows us to evaluate the performance of the federal districts, outline the prospects and development strategy.
Heavy metals in phytosubstrates as indicators of anthropogenic air pollution in industrial region
Authors:   Donetsk National University, Alemasova A.S. , Safonov A.I. ,   Donetsk National University
Published: November 2022

The ecotopic difference in the accumulation of heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Cd, Pb) by botanical objects of indicator significance has been proven. To assess air pollution in Donbass, it is recommended to use the species Ceratodon purpureus (Hedw.) Brid and Bryum argenteum Hedw. to check the accumulation of pollutants in gametophytes and Populus nigra L. on the specific content of the dendroindicator seeds in chalase capillary bristles. The studies were carried out in the the registration sites of the monitoring network in the central Donbass. The plants in the zones of technogenic and particular anthropogenic impacts (industrial enterprises of the metallurgical complex, dumps of coal mines, places of transport load on ecosystems, residential ecotopes) were studied in comparison with the territories of minimal transformation in the zones of the natural reserve fund in the Donetsk region. For the bryophytes of 11 species of the regional natural flora, taxonomic specificity in the accumulation of heavy metals was established, the facts of hyper- and hypoaccumulation in the thalli of bryobionts were noted. Based on the actual accumulation of heavy metals, the facts of the phytogeochemical migration activity of elements in the surface layer of the atmosphere of an industrially intense region were established. Accumulation of heavy metals in bryophytes occurs during precipitation, and in black poplar seeds freely floating in the air, as a result of active capture of dust particles, which causes a difference in accumulation by different phytosubstrates. The facts of the pollen content in other species of poplar fluff have been established, which is also considered in the context of a possible increase in the seasonal allergenic effect in the population. Accumulation of heavy metals in bryophytes occurs with precipitation, and in black poplar seeds freely floating in the air as a result of active capture of dust particles, which causes a difference in accumulation by different phytosubstrates. Pollen content in other species in poplar fluff have been established, which is also considered in the context of a possible increase in the seasonal allergic reactions.
Woody and shrub plant phytoremediation of soils contaminated with heavy metal ions
Authors:   Donetsk National University, Frunze O.V.
Published: November 2022

The use of woody and shrubby plants with a developed root system and a large biomass in the technology of phytoremediation of soils contaminated with heavy metals is analyzed. Woody plants can be used in the process of phyto-recovery of urban systems as long-term absorbers of heavy metal ions from the soil. The main mechanisms of phytoremediation of contaminated urban areas with the help of trees and shrubs are considered. The sorption capacity of cobalt, manganese and chromium ions by some species of woody and shrubby plants has been studied. The accumulation of heavy metals by seedlings under conditions of soil contamination with cobalt, manganese and chromium ions was studied. The transfer factor of cobalt, manganese and chromium ions was determined for the studied plant species. Species-hyperaccumulators of heavy metals, Gleditsia triacanthos L., Caragána arboréscens L., have been identified, which can be used for phytorestoration of soils of the technogenic region contaminated with cobalt, manganese and chromium ions. Low concentrations of cobalt, manganese and chromium were noted in the seedlings of Quercus robur L. and Robinia pseudoacacia L. in the aerial part, which indicates their ability to exclude heavy metal ions from their aerial parts. It has been established that seedlings of Gleditsia triacanthos L., Caragána arboréscens L., resistant to soil pollution, due to their excellent adaptability, even on degraded and contaminated with heavy metals soil of the experimental plot, have a high level of biomass accumulation without reliable facts of inhibition of growth processes. During the controlled process of phytoremediation carried out in the field, their high sorption capacity was noted, which makes it possible to recommend these species for use in technologies for the restoration of soils contaminated with heavy metal ions.
Narrating Wonder in Mark Anthony Jarman’s Stories
Authors: Blake Jason
Published: November 2022

Mark Anthony Jarman’s characters are often down and out, and often wandering and wondering. Using theories of wonder, this essay argues that wonder plays a key role in many of Jarman’s stories—stories that are marked not by narrative or psychological closure, but by a sense of wonder as characters muse on their lot in life. After briefly considering Jarman’s role within Canadian literature, including his innovative approaches to the short story form, and his odd status as an influential yet often ignored writer, the essay moves to a discussion of the various ways that wonder is at play in his works, both as a verb and a state. Jarman’s characters are frequently in doubt, and the act of wondering takes us into their drifting, self-reflecting minds. However, there is also the sense of wonder as the miraculous. Jarman’s narrators find optimism in the world around them, thanks to flashes of the beauty of the unlikely. Wonder, thus, has a crucial structural function.
Factors Explaining Tax Compliance
Authors: Lagos Rodríguez Mª Gabriela
Published: November 2022

The aim of the article: The aim is to examine factors explaining tax compliance identified in the Economy to design an efficient tax compliance system. Methodology: In order to achieve the formulated aim, the paper provides an economic literature review on tax compliance related to the efforts of governments to encourage taxpayer compliance while minimizing the cost of a tax administration’s activity. The paper presents a brief laying out the economics of tax evasion. Them, it focuses on critical summaries of what has been learned. Results of the research: The different factors identified indicate that tax compliance is a complex problem, with evident social costs and a significant impact on tax administration decisions. The tax compliance system minimizes the uncertainty and encourages the adoption of a series of voluntary mechanisms for cooperation between taxpayers and the tax administration.
Leer pensando : introducción a la visión contemporánea de la lectura
Authors: Pinzás G. Juana
Published: November 2022

Estudio en el que se desarrollan los últimos avances sobre la comprensión de lectura, su aprendizaje y enseñanza, desde un punto de vista cognitivo. Se trata de un texto indispensable para llevar a las aulas una práctica de la lectura que desarrolle la comprensión y promueva el pensamiento crítico en los niños y jóvenes. Escrito en un lenguaje directo, sencillo y amigable, este texto ha sido desarrollado especialmente para la comunidad educativa y para todos aquellos que están interesados en entender la naturaleza de la lectura y los diferentes enfoques y abordajes de su enseñanza. Esta guía, hecha por Juana R. Pinzás, para padres y maestros permitirá a los profesores de todos los niveles desde la educación inicial hasta la universitaria encontrar información relevante sobre la lectura y representará para los padres de familia una pauta de enseñanza que los ayudará a formar lectores entusiastas y críticos.
Ciudad y territorio en los Andes: contribuciones a la historia del urbanismo prehispánico
Authors: Canziani Amico José
Published: November 2022

Visión de conjunto sobre las diferentes formas de asentamiento y manejo del territorio de las sociedades que habitaron los Andes centrales, desde los primeros cazadores recolectores hasta el Imperio inca, presentando de manera documentada el excepcional patrimonio urbanístico y arquitectónico del antiguo Perú.
Cajones de la memoria. La historia reciente del Perú a través de los retablos andinos
Authors: Ulfe María Eugenia
Published: November 2022

María Eugenia Ulfe expone en este libro es un estudio sobre las representaciones de la memoria histórica reciente en las obras de artistas populares ayacuchanos. Ellos caracterizan en sus objetos los testimonios y recuerdos de los trágicos años de violencia vividos en la sierra peruana durante las décadas de 1980 y 1990, así como sus desplazamientos forzados en búsqueda de salvación y sus esperanzas por un país más justo y democrático. Estos retablos, producidos alguna vez por el maestro Joaquín López Antay Premio Nacional de Cultura 1975, constituyen pues verdaderos cajones de la memoria que, al abrirse, develan con sumo realismo el proceso histórico y la transformación del objeto de arte, de sus artistas y cómo en estos desenvolvimientos aquello que se conoce como lo andino se reinterpreta y reproduce en nuevos contextos.
Key Considerations for RCCE in the 2022 Ebola Outbreak Response in Greater Kampala, Uganda
Authors: Kaawa-Mafigiri David , Schmidt-Sane Megan , Hrynick Tabitha
Published: November 2022

On 20 September 2022, an outbreak of the Sudan strain of Ebola Virus Disease – SVD – was announced as the first laboratory-confirmed patient was identified in a village in Mubende District in central Uganda. Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MoH) activated the National Task Force and developed and deployed a National Response Plan, which includes the activation of District Task Forces. The target areas include the epicentre (Mubende and Kassanda districts) and surrounding areas, as well as Masaka, Jinja and Kampala cities. This is of great concern, as Kampala is the capital city with a high population and linkages to neighbouring districts and international locations (via Entebbe Airport). It is also a serious matter given that there has been no outbreak of Ebola before in the city. This brief details how Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) activities and approaches can be adapted to reach people living in Greater Kampala to increase adoption of preventive behaviours and practices, early recognition of symptoms, care seeking and case reporting. The intended audiences include the National Task Force and District Task Forces in Kampala, Mukono, and Wakiso Districts, and other city-level RCCE practitioners and responders. The insights in this brief were collected from emergent on-the-ground observations from the current outbreak by embedded researchers, consultations with stakeholders, and a rapid review of relevant published and grey literature. This brief, requested by UNICEF Uganda, draws from the authors’ experience conducting social science research on Ebola preparedness and response in Uganda. It was written by David Kaawa-Mafigiri (Makerere University), Megan Schmidt-Sane (Institute of Development Studies (IDS)), and Tabitha Hrynick (IDS), with contributions from the MoH, UNICEF, the Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), the Uganda Harm Reduction Network (UHRN), Population Council and CLEAR Global/Translators without Borders. It includes some material from a SSHAP brief developed by Anthrologica and the London School of Economics. It was reviewed by the Uganda MoH, University of Waterloo, Anthrologica, IDS and the RCCE Collective Service. This brief is the responsibility of SSHAP.
Statistical approach for diagnosing oncological diseases by blood parameters
Authors: Gavrikov Boris Mikhailovich , Gavrikov Mikhail Borisovich , Pesryakova Nadezhda Vladimirovna
Published: November 2022

A mathematical method is proposed for the preliminary diagnosis of human oncological diseases of various localization by blood parameters. The authors have developed a statistical classifier based on a polynomial-regression approach and having probabilistic estimates. Training was carried out on databases of analysis of peripheral blood of cancer patients in various body systems.
Career development learning in the curriculum: What is an academic’s role?
Authors: Dean Bonnie Amelia , Ryan Sarah , Glover-Chambers Tracey , West Conor , Eady Michelle J. , Yanamandram Venkata , Moroney Tracey , O’Donnell Nuala
Published: November 2022

Career development learning (CDL) is an approach to developing student employability that enables students to reflect on and plan their future careers through engaging in activities outside or within their degree. Building on literature arguing for the benefits of integrating CDL within curriculum, this study examines academics’ perceived roles facilitating CDL. Informed by the principles and processes of Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), 55 academics were interviewed from one institution, enabling responses to be examined through a common lens of teaching, policy and governance structures. Findings demonstrate that while some participants broadly understood the value of CDL, the term CDL is not well known. Further, while CDL strategies within teaching contexts occur, they are mostly unplanned or dialogic. This paper presents a taxonomy of current practice, featuring 11 diverse roles for facilitating CDL within curriculum grouped as absent, implicit and explicit approaches. The paper offers recommendations for a university-wide agenda for employability that features CDL strategies embedded across core curricula.
Elbow arthroplasty for advanced inflammatory elbow disease—rheumatoid arthritis and pigmented villonodular synovitis
Authors: Liu Xin , Hao Chen , Du Bin , Xue Peng , Xi Hongzhong , Sun Guangquan
Published: November 2022

Background
Total elbow arthroplasty is the treatment for end-stage elbow disease. In contrast to severe fractures and degenerative disease, inflammatory elbow disease is characterized by osteoporosis and surrounding soft tissue disorders.
Aims
To evaluate the clinical efficacy of total elbow arthroplasty, and to discuss the surgical skills and complication management of patients who received surgery through the retrospective analysis of the clinical and follow-up data.
Methods
13 patients with advanced inflammatory elbow disease treated with semi-restricted CM prosthesis in the Department of Orthopedics of Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine from January 2014 to June 2020. Through the retrospective analysis of the clinical and follow-up data, the clinical efficacy was evaluated, and the surgical skills and complication management of these patients were discussed.
Results
All patients were followed up for 13–89 months, with an average of (53.15 ± 24.20) months. The MEPS and HSS scores at each follow-up point after operation and at the last follow-up were satisfactory. There were 3 cases of periprosthetic fractures during the operation, 1 case of delayed incision healing, 1 case of ulnar nerve palsy, and 1 case of pain around the elbow joint after operation.
Conclusion
Elbow arthroplasty can effectively relieve joint pain, correct joint deformity, improve joint stability, and restore elbow joint function for patients with advanced inflammatory disease of the elbow joint.
Epidemics in native species influence the outcome of a species invasion
Authors: Blackwood Paradyse , Jonasen Kacie L. , Heil Brittany N. , Searle Catherine L.
Published: November 2022

Invasive species can have large effects on native communities. When native and invasive species share parasites, an epidemic in a native species could facilitate or inhibit the invasion. We sought to understand how the size and timing of epidemics in native species caused by a generalist parasite influenced the success and impact of an invasive species. We focused on North American native and invasive species of zooplankton (Daphnia dentifera and Daphnia lumholtzi, respectively), that can both become infected with a fungal parasite (Metschnikowia bicuspidata). In a laboratory microcosm experiment, we exposed the native species to varying parasite concentrations (none, low, high) and two invasive species introduction times (before or during an epidemic in the native species). We found that none of our treatments affected densities or infection (measured as number infected or prevalence) of the invasive species, but there were more resting eggs of the invasive species in the absence of the parasite. The density of the native species was lowest with a combination of the parasite present, and the invasive species introduced during the epidemic; infection prevalence in these treatments was also higher than prevalence in treatments where the invasive species was introduced before the epidemic. Therefore, the timing of an invasion during an epidemic can affect the native species, even when there is no measurable effect of invasion timing on the invasive species. Our results suggest that the size and timing of epidemics in native species can influence the impacts of a species invasion.
Short-term exposure to extreme temperature and outpatient visits for respiratory diseases among children in the northern city of China: A time-series study
Authors: Wu Ya , Liu Xiaobo , Gao Lijie , Sun Xiaohong , Hong Qianqi , Wang Qian , Kang Zhen , Yang Chao , Zhu Sui
Published: November 2022

Background
Although studies have indicated that extreme temperature is strongly associated with respiratory diseases, there is a dearth of studies focused on children, especially in China. We aimed to explore the association between extreme temperature and children’s outpatient visits for respiratory diseases and seasonal modification effects in Harbin, China.
Methods
A distributed lag nonlinear model (DLNM) was used to explore the effect of extreme temperature on the daily outpatient visits for respiratory diseases among children and lag effects as well as seasonal modification effects.
Results
Extremely low temperatures were defined as the 1st percentile and 2.5th percentile of temperature. Extremely high temperatures were defined as the 97.5th percentile and 99th percentile of temperature. At extremely high temperatures, both 26°C (97.5th ) and 27°C (99th ) showed adverse effects at lag 0–6 days, with relative risks (RRs) of 1.34 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.21–1.48] and 1.38 (95% CI: 1.24–1.53), respectively. However, at extremely low temperatures, both − 26°C (1st ) and − 23°C (2.5th ) showed protective effects on children’s outpatient visits for respiratory diseases at lag 0–10 days, with RRs of 0.86 (95% CI: 0.76–0.97) and 0.85 (95% CI: 0.75–0.95), respectively. We also found seasonal modification effects, with the association being stronger in the warm season than in the cold season at extremely high temperatures.
Conclusions
Our study indicated that extremely hot temperatures increase the risk of children’s outpatient visits for respiratory diseases. Efforts to reduce the exposure of children to extremely high temperatures may have the potential to mitigate the burden of pediatric respiratory diseases, especially in the warm season.
Berberine mitigates acetamiprid induced hepatotoxicity and inflammation via regulating endogenous antioxidants and NF-κB/TNF-α signaling in rats
Authors: Phogat Annu , Singh Jagjeet , Kumar Vijay , Malik Vinay
Published: November 2022

Acetamiprid (ACMP) is a neonicotinoid insecticide used on a large scale and has been reported for oxidative stress mediated toxicity and physiological alterations in mammals. The plant-derived natural antioxidant berberine (BBR) possesses protective potential against inflammation, structural changes and cellular toxicity. The current study aimed to investigate the toxic effects of ACMP exposure and the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory efficacy of BBR in rat liver tissue. The results showed that acetamiprid exposure (21.7 mg/kg b.wt) significantly elicited oxidative stress as evidenced by lipid peroxidation, protein oxidation, depletion of endogenous antioxidants. Further, ACMP exposure elevated NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-12 expression and caused structural alterations in liver tissue. Biochemical results showed that BBR treatment (150 mg/kg b.wt) reduced damage to lipids and proteins, replenished GSH, enhanced SOD, catalase activities and offered antioxidative effects against ACMP toxicity. Also, BBR suppressed inflammation by regulating NF-κB/TNF-α signaling in hepatic tissue of ACMP intoxicated rats. Histopathological examination confirmed the hepatoprotective effects of BBR. Our findings indicate that BBR might be speculated as potential therapeutic agent against oxidative stress mediated hepatotoxicity.