bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bounds on Amplification Factors, Element-Node and Node-Node Equivalence for Square Finite Elements in Kinematic Shallow Water Equations
Authors: Anmala Jagadeesh , Mohtar Rabi H
Published: December 2021

The upper and lower bounds of amplification factors of lumped finite element schemes are compared with nodal (integer or half-integer multiple of) eigen-value solutions of consistent finite element scheme at element and node levels of error analysis. The closeness or proximity between bounds on solutions of amplification factors and eigen-solutions reveals that the two methods, consistent and lumped finite element schemes are equivalent. The element error solutions of lumped mass matrix assumption and consistent nodal solution denotes the element-node error equivalence and the nodal solutions of all of the finite element schemes denote the node-node error equivalence for square finite elements in kinematic wave shallow water equations. The comparison plots of lumped and consistent finite element schemes are presented in this paper for illustration.
The Diagnostic Yield of Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) Technique in Assessment of Mediastinal Lymph Nodes
Authors: Rafieian Shahab , Ershadi Reza , Ebrahimpoor Hossein , Vahedi Matin
Published: December 2021

Background: Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) technique provides a complementary assessment of the areas of mediastinal lymph node involvement, and allows sampling of suspected lymph nodes. But, the usefulness of EBUS-TBNA in assessing all areas of mediastinal lymph nodes is little known and it seems that such assess is dependent to various factors related to the patient's condition and especially the characteristics of local lymph nodes. We aimed to evaluate the utility of EBUS-TBNA in assessing mediastinal lymph nodes and the factors associated with this utility.Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 40 patients suspected to mediastinal lymphadenopathy scheduled for assessment by EBUS-TBNA and mediastinoscopy. The diagnostic yield of EBUS-TBNA to mediastinal lymph nodes was evaluated and non diagnostic cases evaluated by mediastinoscopy .Results: In evaluation with EBUS-TBNA, the diagnostic yield of EBUS in assess to mediastinal lymph nodes including 34 out of 40 cases was equal to 85%. The size of lymph node (lower than 10mm), the area of sample (left and right upper paratracheal), and the nature of the lymph node sample (benign type) were associated with lower diagnostic yield for EBUS-TBNA.Conclusion: The diagnostic yield of EBUS in assessing mediastinal lymph nodes for sampling and diagnosis is 85%. This benefit is expected in the case of lesions larger than 10 mm, lesions of a malignant nature, as well as lesions in the inferior paratracheal and subcarinal stations.
Geologic and geophysical exploration of the Russian Arctic in search for new oil and gas regions
Authors: Kharitonov A. L.
Published: December 2021

Many specialists who studied Russian Arctic and subarctic regions consider that the latter should be rich in various minerals, for example, gold, tin, coal, kimberlites and, especially in oil and gas. The purpose of the article is to show the potential of regional geological and geophysical (remote sensing) methods for the study of tectonic and morphological features of the structure of the Arctic region subsoil allowing to conduct a regional study of potential resources of oil and gas in the Arctic shelf areas as well as in the mountainous or swampy Subarctic regions of Eastern Siberia inaccessible for other exploration methods (for example, seismic surveying). This article presents the results of the conducted scientific work, which together with other geological and geophysical methods will make it possible to carry out better aerospace studies of the tectonic structure of the Arctic region. In particular, the article introduces a block diagram of a computer software package for mathematical processing and the geological and geophysical interpretation of remote sensing data obtained as a result of measurements over the Arctic and Subarctic regions. The findings obtained on morphological (concentric) structures of the central type formed as a result of the occurrence of paleo-mantle plumes are compared with independent data on geological and geophysical sections of the earth's crust constructed in the zones where these structures are located. The obtained data on the oil and gas potential of some regions of the Arctic and Subarctic are compared with the results of forecasts made by other researchers and organizations.
Development of a new empirical correlation for predicting formation volume factor of reservoir oil using artificial intelligence
Authors: Shakirova E. V. , Aleksandrov A. A. , Semykin M. V.
Published: December 2021

It is known that oil in reservoir conditions is characterized by the content of a certain amount of dissolved gas. As reservoir pressure decreases this gas is released from oil significantly changing its physical properties, primarily its density and viscosity. In addition, the oil volume also reduces, sometimes by 50–60 %. In this regard, when calculating reserves, it is necessary to justify the reduction amount of the reservoir oil volume when oil is extracted to the surface. For this purpose, the concept of formation volume factor of reservoir oil has been introduced. The formation volume factor of oil is considered one of the main characterizing parameters of crude oil. It is also required for modeling and predicting the characteristics of an oil reservoir. The purpose of the present work is to develop a new empirical correlation for predicting the formation volume factor of reservoir oil using artificial intelligence methods based on MATLAB software, such as: an artificial neural network, an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system, and a support vector machine. The article presents a new empirical correlation extracted from the artificial neural network based on 503 experimental data points for oils from the Eastern Siberia field, which was able to predict the formation volume factor of oil with the correlation coefficient of 0.969 and average absolute error of less than 1 %. The conducted study shows that the prediction accuracy of the desired parameter in the developed artificial intelligence model exceeds the accuracy of study results obtained by conventional statistical methods. Moreover, the model can be useful in the prospect of process optimization in field planning and development.
The ore prospecting prediction model for the Huili copper orefield in Sichuan Province, China
Authors: Lin Lujun , Chen Hui , Pang Zhenshan , Cheng Zhizhong , Xue Jianling , Tao Wen , Ma Yixing , Gong Lingming , Shen Hongtao
Published: December 2021

The prediction theory and methodology of ore prospecting were developed from an in-depth study of 129 typical deposits in China. It has been verified to be an effective method that is particularly suitable for the initial ore prospecting. In this method, the internal and external factors of metallogenesis are combined together to construct a geological model of prospecting prediction, which consists of metallogenic geological body, metallogenic structure, metallogenic structural plane and metallogenic characteristics. The Huili area is located in the western margin of the Yangtze Plate, where the regional metallogenic geological conditions are superior, and a series of unique iron-copper deposits were formed. In recent years, great breakthroughs and progress have been made in the deep and peripheral areas of the Huili copper orefield. Herein, we take the Huili copper orefield as a typical example to illustrate the specific application of this method in deep ore prospecting of hydrothermal deposits. The metallogenic geological body is the ore-hosting volcanic rocks (albitite in the Hekou Group), and the main metallogenic structure and structural planes are interfaces between basic (intermediate) volcanic rocks and sedimentary rocks and the possible volcanic vent. Combined with the summary of metallogenic characteristics, we constructed a geological model for ore prospecting in the Huili copper orefield.
Application of an improved mining complex for opencast mining of ore deposits
Authors: Cheban A. Y.
Published: December 2021

The purpose of the study is reducing the loss of mineral raw materials and increasing the efficiency of mining operations using a mining complex through the introduction of a new design and engineering solution that improves the equipment functionality. The study involves the analysis of known designs of mining equipment capable of providing the transformation of cyclic scooping of rock mass into its continuous loading, as well as screening of fine fractions from the ore mass. High productivity mining complexes are referred to a promising direction of mining equipment development. The article proposes an improved design of the mining complex, which allows to combine the extraction and loading process and ore mass grading. The improved mining complex is equipped with an annular conveyor with vibrating grids through which fines are screened into the accumulation hopper. From the accumulation hopper the small fractions are sent by means of a pneumatic conveying system to the bunker sections of a special-purpose hauler while the oversize product is loaded into a dump truck by a dump conveyor. The fine fractions of substandard ore collected in the bunker sections are sent for heap leaching. The fine fractions of conditioned ore are sent to the concentration plant to be processed. The proposed design and engineering solution employing an improved mining complex will reduce the cost of works and increase the recovery factor of mineral raw materials in the development of complex-structured deposits of ores characterized by natural concentration of small classes. Removal of fine ore fractions directly during the excavation and loading process can significantly reduce the dusting and decrease the loss of mineral raw materials from blowing and spilling of fine fractions.
An Analysis of Reports by The Illustrated London News (ILN) and The Graphic against Social Activities in Malaya in the 19th Century
Authors:   Fine Art Department, Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Tahir Azian , Mohd Noor Arba’iyah ,   History Department, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, Abdullah Mohd Firdaus ,   History Section, School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang, MALAYSIA, Mansor Suffian ,   Center for Research in History, Politics and International Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM, Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA.
Published: December 2021

Unlike in the West, the emergence of visual printing and printing press in Malaya was comparatively lagged behind. Publication and printing reached the Malayan shore through the Straits Settlements after the first publication was brought in and introduced by A. B. Bone in 1806. Since then, various visual reports regarding Malaya made their way into the well-known newspapers in Britain, The Illustrated London News (ILN) and The Graphic. Social activities in Malaya became part of the main visual report in these newspapers. Nonetheless, it was found that these newspapers were not objective in reporting the news on social activities in Malaya. In lieu of this, the current research attempted to find out the extent of the action of ILN and The Graphic in manipulating visual news report about the social activities in Malaya in the 19th century. In addition, this research also aimed to find out how far the ideas and thoughts of both newspapers in describing the news reports related to social activities in Malaya in the 19th century. This research focuses on the 19th century, within the specified period, of which the two respective presses released many visual news reports regarding social activities in Malaya. The qualitative method and visual approach were chosen as the research itself was conducted in London, especially at the National Art Library, situated in the Victoria and Albert Museum. In Malaysia, materials and resources were obtained from the Malaysian National Archive, National Museum, National Library, and libraries at higher learning institutions.
Improving the system of quantitative indicators for risk assessment of financial companies
Authors: Shorokh Valeriia
Published: December 2021

The paper examines the existing methodological recommendations for assessing risk of financial institutions of non-bank financial services market participants. In particular, the focus is on the activities of financial companies, which are the largest non-banking market participants. The purpose of the study is to develop an approach to risk assessment of financial companies. The methodological basis for achieving the goal is a systematic analysis of the existing provisions of the regulator on the criteria for assessing the risk of financial institutions. The paper examines in detail the state of the modern risk assessment system in accordance with the criteria developed by the regulator, identifies key shortcomings of the recommendations and proposes to supplement the existing list of indicators that were taken into account by the previous regulator. An analysis of the legislation on the availability of quantitative indicators for assessing risk of non-banking financial services market participants was carried out, which made it possible to offer an expanded list of criteria for achieving the research goal. The expediency of the proposed system of quantitative indicators for assessing the risks of activity is confirmed by the existing actions of the regulator, which partially coincide with the proposed provisions. The developed recommendations provide an opportunity to improve the risk assessment system both for inspections by supervisors and for financial institutions seeking to strengthen preventive measures for their management.
Factors Associated with Uptake of Immunizations for Vaccine-Preventable Childhood Diseases in a Peri-Urban Settlement; A Case Study of Nansana Municipality, Uganda
Authors: Kijjambu Amos
Published: December 2021

Immunization uptake for childhood vaccine-preventable diseases remains low in urban areas of Uganda, leading to repeated outbreaks of diseases like measles, despite easy communication and accessibility to services. The objectives of this study were to establish immunization coverage and to identify the factors that affect the uptake of immunization among the children aged 10 – 23 months in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, Uganda. This was a cross-sectional mixed methods study, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Assessment of immunization uptake was carried out on 344 parents/guardians of children aged 10–23 months, using simple random sampling on pre-tested structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed using SPSS 20.0 software. Additionally, 2 focus group discussions with parents and key informant interviews with immunization focal persons were also conducted. Immunization coverage was found to be 90.4% for BCG, 89.3% for Penta1, 80.7% for Penta2, 72.5% for Penta3 and 73.9% for measles1. Availability of vaccines (AOR= 33, 95% CI, 1.44 – 792, p=0.03), accessibility to immunization services (AOR = 32, 95% CI, 2.0 – 513, p=0.01) and communication between the parents and health workers about the return dates (AOR = 0.03, 95% CI, 0.01 – 0.83, p=0.03), were the factors that were independently associated with immunization uptake. The coverage rates were higher than the national average, with the health care service-related factors identified as being critical for improving immunization uptake. There is a need for improved vaccine supply and communication about immunization services, which should be designed considering the local context in collaboration with slum-dwelling communities.
Anaemia among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Kyenjojo and Kole Districts in Uganda: Prevalence and Associated Factors
Authors: Ssekitooleko James
Published: December 2021

Anemia during pregnancy is a major public health problem, with a global prevalence of 41.8%. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Information on the prevalence of anemia and associated factors among pregnant women in the study area is limited. This study aimed at determining the prevalence and predictors of anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics (ANC) in Kyenjojo and Kole Districts, Uganda. Cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected pregnant women. Quantitative data was collected using a structured questionnaire that captured demographic and obstetric characteristics. Haemoglobin concentration (Hb) was determined using HemoCue 201+. The study outcome was the prevalence of anaemia (Hb <11 g/dl). Chi-square, odds ratio, and logistic regression were used to test for associations. Of the total 760 pregnant women who participated in this study, 20.1% were anaemic. The prevalence varied from 13.4% in Kyenjojo to 26.9% in Kole District. Of 153 anaemic women, 121 (97%) were mildly anaemic, 27 (18%) moderately anemic, and 5(3%) severely anemic. Malaria infection [AOR: 0.46, 95% CI (0.26 – 0.83)], primigravida [AOR: 0.52, 95% CI: 0.29-0.93], and residing in Kole [AOR: 0.50, 95% CI: 0.32-0.76] were significant predictors of low haemoglobin concentration. This study highlighted the high prevalence of anaemia in our settings and the significant association between anaemia and malaria among pregnant women. Therefore, routine screening of pregnant women for anemia, malaria, and other risk factors during their first ANC visit is recommended to identify those at risk and prompt management provided to curb their negative consequences.
Cancer Burden in Nigeria; Possibility of a New Hope in a New Political Dispensation
Authors: Henry Aisagbonhi
Published: December 2021

Nigeria looks forward to the emergence of another political dispensation. National elections are soon to take place with resultant political changes in ministerial leadership positions across the nation at federal, state, and local government levels’ including the ministry of health; however, in this article, the concern was with the general health care in Nigeria and with a focus on the prevailing situation of Cancer health care in Nigeria. Statistics showed that there is a rising global cancer epidemic in Nigeria. The level of Cancer incidence and mortality counts in Nigeria as of 2012 and still counting’ was severely high amongst women– 64709 (63%) and 40647(57%) compared to men 37370(36.6%) and 30924(43%), respectively. The emergence of a new political dispensation in 2023 ushers in a possibility and awakening of new hope in general health care. Therefore, this article highlighted the observed challenges and proffered solutions for the purpose of informed decisions. Based on staff and patient perspective interviews and discussion, the following major aspects, including a critical review of health governing boards, administration, technology, specialty expansion via partnership, quality assurance, health funding, were identified, addressed and solutions proffered.
Factors Influencing Knowledge and Attitude of Mothers Towards Immunization of Children Under-Five Years in Farato, Gambia
Authors: Kanyi Lamin
Published: December 2021

Globally, immunization coverage dropped from 86% in 2019 to 83% in 2020. An estimated 23 million children under one year did not receive basic vaccines, which is the highest number since 2009. Thus, this study aimed at identifying factors influencing the knowledge and attitude of mothers of under-five children towards immunization in Farato, The Gambia. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the peri-urban community of Farato. A sample of 132 mothers were conveniently sampled and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics such as percentages, frequencies, and proportions were used to present the results of this study. The study revealed a low level of knowledge of mothers towards immunization. About 25% of mothers cannot clearly explain immunization; 23% knew that the first vaccine dose should be administered to a child at birth or soon after, and 60% were found to be unaware if their children were immunized. This indicates that the concept of immunization is not even clear to mothers and also showcased inadequate knowledge. However, 70% highlighted that immunization prevents infections and enhances child survival. Inadequate knowledge about immunization, literacy and education level, occupation of mothers, inadequate information from health workers, and limited information among mothers were major influencing factors to drop-out of immunization uptake. The study suggests that mothers need to be taught what immunization is about and its importance to children. At health facilities and clinic sites, health workers need to continue communicating to mothers on the importance of immunization to enlighten them about immunization.
Malaria Prevalence and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending their First Antenatal Care in Kole and Kyenjojo Districts in Uganda
Authors: Ssekitooleko James
Published: December 2021

Malaria during pregnancy has negative consequences to both the mother and fetus. In 2019, there were an estimated 33million pregnancies globally, of which 35% were exposed to malaria in Africa. To avert the consequences, the Uganda Ministry of Health is implementing approaches for effective prevention with intermittent preventive treatment, use Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITN), prompt diagnosis, and treatment through antenatal care (ANC). This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of malaria and associated factors among pregnant women attending their first ANC visit in Kole and Kyenjojo Districts in Uganda. A cross-sectional study design was conducted among 760 randomly selected pregnant women. Quantitative data was collected using a structured questionnaire to gather participants’ demographic, obstetric, coverage, and use of malaria preventive methods and laboratory results on malaria, anaemia, and HIV. Data was analyzed using STATA 15. Chi-square, odds ratio, and logistic regression were used to test for associations. The overall prevalence of malaria was 11.1%, varying from 6.8% in Kyenjojo to 15.3% in Kole District. Most cases were caused by P. falciparum. Factors associated with malaria were age of mother (aOR: 0.44, 95% CI: 0.21-0.88), residence in Kyenjojo (aOR: 0.48, 95% CI: 0.26-0.88), multiparity (aOR: 0.38, 95% CI: 0.16-0.91), anaemia (aOR: 2.12, 95% CI: 1.12-4.00) and ITN non-use (aOR: 6.17, 95% CI: 2.76-13.86). Malaria prevalence was low and varied between districts. Age, gravidity, gestational age, and ITN use had a significant association with malaria. Therefore, early screening and identification of mothers at most risk of complications during pregnancy is needed, plus improving ANC.
ELABORAÇÃO DE UMA MATRIZ DE AVALIAÇÃO E MONITORAMENTO DE UMA FARMÁCIA HOSPITALAR
Authors: Lima Lucélia Hernandes , Blatt Carine Raquel , De Azambuja Marcelo Schenk
Published: December 2021

RESUMO
Introdução: O acompanhamento e a avaliação continuada das ações desenvolvidas na Assistência Farmacêutica são estratégias para a busca da qualidade, especialmente no âmbito hospitalar. Uma boa avaliação visa reduzir incertezas, melhorar a efetividade das ações e propiciar a tomada de decisões relevantes auxiliando na gestão dos serviços. Objetivos: Elaborar uma matriz de avaliação e monitoramento da farmácia de uma instituição hospitalar. Método: Trata-se de um estudo avaliativo. Para a elaboração e validação de conteúdo foram desenvolvidas as seguintes etapas: revisão bibliográfica, proposição das dimensões e elaboração de indicadores, grupo focal com especialistas para validação e priorização das dimensões e aplicação da técnica delphi aos indicadores para relevância e valoração. O coeficiente alfa de Cronbach foi utilizado para medir a confiabilidade dos indicadores. O estudo foi desenvolvido no contexto da farmácia de um hospital de grande porte no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Resultados: Foram identificadas cinco dimensões para a avaliação da Farmácia Hospitalar e 70 indicadores, distribuídos da seguinte maneira: Gestão da Assistência (n=15), Gestão dos Recursos Humanos (n=13), Gestão do Medicamento (n=13), Gestão Financeira (n=12) e Gestão da Clínica dos Pacientes (n=17). A dimensão Gestão do Medicamento foi priorizada pelos especialistas, finalizada com nove indicadores. Conclusão: O estudo evidenciou a importância da avaliação para a gestão da Farmácia Hospitalar e a capacidade de execução de métodos de consenso para indicadores de qualidade em serviços de alto nível de complexidade. O instrumento com os indicadores desenvolvidos para dimensão Gestão do Medicamento mostrou evidência de validade e uma boa confiabilidade.
PERCEPÇÃO DOS ACADÊMICOS DE FARMÁCIA SOBRE A ATUAÇÃO DO FARMACÊUTICO NAS PRÁTICAS INTEGRATIVAS E COMPLEMENTARES EM SAÚDE
Authors: Da Silva Taisa Soares , Farias Cristina de Santana , Dos Santos Felisberto Farias , Da Silva Neto Irineu Ferreira , Marques Ana Emília Formiga
Published: December 2021

As Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde (PICS) visam prestar um cuidado de forma holística, com o intuito de promover a saúde, e proporcionar um bom equilíbrio entre tecnologia, ciência e a humanização. Assim, o presente artigo tem como objetivo avaliar a percepção dos futuros egressos do curso de farmácia sobre o papel do farmacêutico nas PICS. Foi realizado uma pesquisa de campo em uma Faculdade de Farmácia no Cariri Cearense. Atualmente, a faculdade é constituída por 10 turmas do curso de farmácia. A amostra utilizada no estudo foi composta por alunos do nono e décimo semestre do curso de Farmácia. Os resultados do estudo mostram que 85,3% dos acadêmicos possuem conhecimento a respeito das PICS, no entanto, muitos não se sentem seguros quanto aos seus conhecimentos sobre as mesmas. Foi possível observar que os alunos indicariam a homeopatia, acupuntura, terapia floral e plantas medicinais para tratar determinadas enfermidades, sendo estas podendo ser realizadas por farmacêuticos conforme resoluções específicas. Por fim, considera-se que os resultados deste trabalho possam contribuir agregando valores sobre os achados evidenciados, auxiliando na discussão de novos estudos sobre as práticas integrativas e complementares.
CELEBRANDO 20 ANOS DA REVISTA CONTEXTO & SAÚDE
Authors: Heck Thiago Gomes
Published: December 2021

Nesta edição, publicada no último trimestre de 2021, a Revista Contexto & Saúde (RCS) comemora seus 20 anos de divulgação científica com 31 artigos publicados em uma edição extra. Temos a satisfação de celebrar a data, oportunizando a publicação dos artigos de autores de 11 diferentes estados brasileiros, divulgando o conhecimento produzido em 35 instituições de ensino. Assim, mantendo a RCS ativa e em evolução, comemoramos o aniversário da revista com a certeza do reconhecimento em abrangência nacional, e iniciando uma caminhada na internacionalização, mas fundamentalmente agradecendo aos autores e revisores que atuaram nestas duas décadas em prol da educação e da divulgação científica, assim como agradecemos e equipe técnica da editora Unijuí pelo empenho e dedicação nos processos editoriais. Destacamos também, o intenso trabalho dos professores da Unijuí, pesquisadores do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Atenção Integral à Saúde, pela atuação como editores das seções (áreas) da RCS, sendo responsável pelo fluxo avaliativo responsável de mais de 300 artigos submetidos por ano.
Canais Curtos de Comercialização e Condições de Vida dos Agricultores de Brasília
Authors: Cavalcante David Frederik da Silva , Medina Gabriel da Silva , Cruz José Elenilson , Brom Pedro Carvalho
Published: December 2021

A comercialização com vista à melhoria das condições de vida é um desafio a ser enfrentado pelos agricultores familiares, particularmente pelos assentados da reforma agrária. Este trabalho busca averiguar se diferentes perfis produtivos e comerciais implicam alterações nos níveis dos capitais natural, financeiro, humano e social dos assentados da reforma agrária do Distrito Federal - DF. A pesquisa envolveu 156 assentados de 11 assentamentos. Os comportamentos relativos à produção e à comercialização foram utilizados como critérios para análise de cluster. Os quatro clusters identificados foram comparados a partir dos capitais por meio do teste não paramétrico de Kruskal-Wallis. Os resultados revelam que, apesar de os assentados não acessarem os canais de comercialização mais significativos em termos de volume comercializado, tais como redes varejistas e Ceasa, canais alternativos como feiras, mercados institucionais e comunidades que sustentam a agricultura - CSA têm oportunizado aos assentados melhoraria de suas bases de recursos materiais e sociais. Esses resultados evidenciam a importância dos canais curtos de comercialização para o desenvolvimento dos assentamentos da reforma agrária do DF.
Gestão Pública de Energia e Planejamento Integrado de Recursos: Uma Contribuição à Sustentabilidade Energética no Pará
Authors: Costa Bruno Alencar da , Borges Fabricio Quadros
Published: December 2021

O objetivo deste estudo é discutir o planejamento integrado de recursos (PIR) como estratégia inovadora de promoção da sustentabilidade no setor elétrico do Estado do Pará. A investigação procurou examinar o âmbito do planejamento do setor elétrico paraense, de maneira a priorizar aspectos estratégicos que favoreçam a elaboração de projetos e ações locais alinhadas ao planejamento integrado de recursos. A metodologia apoiou-se na avaliação de projetos e ações focalizadas na oferta de eletricidade, no exame das ações de aumento da eficiência de eletricidade e na avaliação das ações de conservação da energia elétrica no Pará. Os procedimentos de análise se utilizaram da codificação e comparação constante, comuns à abordagem de pesquisa da Grounded Theory. O estudo concluiu que o PIR poderá efetivamente contribuir de modo estratégico para a sustentabilidade do setor elétrico no Estado do Pará na medida em que adotar novas categorias de análise, que viabilizam a proposta de uma nova estrutura de abordagem integrada e capaz de abranger a complexidade dos aspectos locais; e ainda fornecendo possibilidades de construção estratégica da promoção de qualidade de vida por meio da distribuição da energia elétrica. O estudo ainda apresenta um framework, apoiado nas interfaces entre o PIR e o desenvolvimento sustentável, que auxilia o processo de tomada de decisão na gestão pública do setor elétrico.
Emotional intelligence developing training program’s impact on teachers’ psycho-emotional state
Authors: Joffe-Luiniene Roza , Sabajevas Artiomas , Vainoriene Evelina , Gaveliene Violeta , Miskelovic Aleksandr , Milisauskiene Ruta , Piguleviciene Julita , Vainoras Alfonsas
Published: December 2021

Teachers’ profession is widely described as a mentally challenging one, often leading to burnout. As emotional exhaustion is higher among representatives of this occupation in comparison to other highly emotionally challenging professions, it is important to help teachers gain necessary skills and tools in order to maintain good emotional and overall wellbeing, and effectively cope with daily stressors. The aim of the study described in this paper was to assess the impact of a 5-module emotional intelligence developing training program on teachers’ psycho-emotional health. Study sample consisted of 45 teachers, who took part in the study, filling in the research questionnaires before and after the completion of the designed training program. Participants were asked to subjectively rate their level of stress and other parameters, defining their subjective wellbeing. Results of the study revealed that after completing the training program, participants indicated a statistically significantly lower level of stress (p< 0.01). Also, participants’ subjective evaluation of the quality of their social relationships and their overall wellbeing was significantly higher (p< 0.01) after the training program completion.
Does Planas’ Equiplan really work in deep bite treatment?
Authors: Santiago Júnior Orlando
Published: December 2021

Deep bite malocclusion impacts function of the stomatognathic system, patients’ quality of life and self-stem by compromising oral and facial esthetics. The malocclusion can involve teeth and facial skeleton, for such is one of the most challenging malocclusion treatments. The aim of this investigation is to check the clinical belief that Planas’ Equiplan is efficient to treat deep bite malocclusion. Dental overbite was measured in 21 patients submitting to Jaw Functional Orthopedics treatment at post-graduation course. The inclusion criteria were a vertical trespass of the incisal border of the upper incisors covering the vestibular face of the lower incisors more than 3 mm, treatment cooperation and a consent form signed by the patients, or their legal tutor, allowing the use of the data obtained for research and didactic purposes. The initial measurement (T0) and 15 months treatment (T1) was collected to study overbite behavior during treatment with Planas’ Equiplan. The mean overbite of the sample at T0 was 5,02 ± 1,311 mm, at T1 the mean overbite was 2,38 ± 1,026 mm. The difference T1-T0 is –2,65 ± 1,462 mm (p< 0,01). The data presented here supports the efficacy of the use of Planas’ Equiplan in the treatment of Deep bite Malocclusion.
Soğan Islahında Generasyon İlerlemesi ve Tohum Üretim Sürecini Hızlandırma Teknikleri
Authors: BAĞCI Arif , KARAAĞAÇ Onur , BALKAYA Ahmet
Published: December 2021

Soğan (Allium cepa var. cepa L.) insanlar tarafından kültürü yapılan ilk tarım bitkilerindendir.
Ülkemiz, soğanın birincil gen merkezlerinden birisidir. Binlerce yıldır Anadolu’da soğan tarımı yapılmaktadır.
Soğan, iki yıllık bir sebze olup ilk yıl tohumdan soğan oluşumu gerçekleşir ertesi yıl ise soğandan tekrar tohum
oluşumu sağlanarak yaşam döngüsü tamamlanmaktadır. Soğanın anavatanı olan ve aynı zamanda önemli bir
üretici olan ülkemizde çeşit ıslah çalışmaları yeterli düzeyde değildir. Bunun en önemli nedeni, tek yıllık
sebzelere göre soğanda ıslah sürecinin, neredeyse iki kat daha fazla sürmesidir. Islah kuruluşlarının; uzun süren,
yüksek maliyetli ve yoğun işgücü gerektiren soğan ıslah programları oluşturmaları hiçte kolay olmamaktadır.
Bu nedenle soğan ıslah programlarında tohum üretim süresinin kısaltılması büyük önem taşımaktadır. Son
yıllarda soğan ıslah programlarında farklı agronomik uygulamalar ve vernalizasyon şartları kullanılarak aynı yıl
içerisinde tohum üretimleri gerçekleştirilebilmektedir. Bu sürecin hızlandırılması amacıyla H2O2 gibi bazı
kimyasal uygulamalar yapılmaya başlamıştır. Ayrıca son yıllarda soğanda double haploid ıslah hatlarının elde
edilmesine yönelik olarak olumlu sonuçlar alınmaya başlanmıştır. Bu derleme çalışmasında, soğan ıslah
programlarında sürecin hızlanmasına yönelik olarak uygulanan bu tekniklerin etkileri ve etki mekanizmaları
sunulmuştur.
Türkiye Orijinli Yedikule Tipi Marul (Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia) Genotiplerinin Teksel Seleksiyon Yöntemiyle Islahı
Authors: ŞAHİN Güldane Tuğba , KANDEMİR Dilek , BALKAYA Ahmet , KARAAĞAÇ Onur
Published: December 2021

Marul, Compositae familyasının Lactuca cinsine bağlı tek yıllık bir sebze türüdür. Marulun anavatanı; Anadolu, Kafkasya, İran ve Türkistan olarak kabul edilmektedir. Ülkemiz, bitki genetik kaynakları ve genetik çeşitlilik açısından dünyanın eşsiz ve en önemli ülkelerinden birisidir. Yerel genetik kaynaklar, ıslah programlarının başarıya ulaşmasında en önemli faktörlerden birisi olan fenotipik varyasyonun temelini oluşturur. Bu çalışma 2020-2021 yılları arasında, Türkiye orijinli Yedikule tipi 28 marul genotipinin teksel seleksiyon ıslahı yöntemiyle değerlendirilmesi ve çeşit adayı olabilecek ümit var marul genotiplerinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Ayrıca, marul genotiplerinde kendileme çalışmaları da yapılmıştır. Seleksiyonda; ilkbahar ve sonbahar yetiştirme dönemlerine uygun, sapa kalkmayan, orta irilikte, erkenci marul genotiplerinin belirlenmesi hedeflenmiştir. Bu amaçla, seleksiyon kriterleri tarafımızdan geliştirilmiş ve tartılı derecelendirme yöntemine göre değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Tartılı derecelendirme yöntemine göre Yedikule tipi marul genotipleri ilkbahar yetiştirme döneminde 254-484 arasında puan ve sonbahar yetiştirme döneminde ise 16-480 arasında puan almışlardır. Sonbahar döneminde bazı marul genotiplerinde erken sapa kalkma (bolting) durumu gerçekleşmiştir. Her iki dönem de seleksiyon kriterleri yönünden öne çıkan 6 genotip (YM-1, YM-5, YM-13, YM-14, YM-16 ve YM-19) ümit var marul genotipleri olarak seçilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda öne çıkan marul genotiplerinin gelecekte çeşit ıslah çalışmalarında değerlendirilerek ticari üretime kazandırılması planlanmaktadır.
Otlu Peynir Üretiminde Kullanılan Alternatif Bir Aromatik Bitki “Ornithogalum narbonense”
Authors: KOYUNCU Mubin
Published: December 2021

Otlu peynir yüzyıllardır üretile gelen geleneksel peynir çeşitlerimizdendir. Peynir üretiminde
onlarca farklı aromatik bitki kullanılmaktadır. Kullanılan otlar peynire lezzet katmasının dışında
peynirin biyoaktif özelliklerinin de artmasına yardımcı olurlar. Doğu Anadolu bölgesinde yemeklerde
kullanılan Ornithogalum narbonense bitkisinin dar alanlarda Otlu peynir üretiminde de kullanıldığı
görülmüştür. Bu aromatik bitkiye ait yağ asidi içeriği ile uçucu organik bileşikleri bilinmemektedir.
Gerçekleştirilen çalışma ile Ornithogalum narbonense bitkisine ait yağ asidi içeriği ile uçucu organik
bileşikleri tespit edilmiştir. Stearik asit %41.575 oranıyla en yüksek orandaki yağ asidi ve lusenin 2
%13.72 oranıyla en yüksek orandaki uçucu bileşik olarak tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca tespit edilen
bileşiklerin peynire kazandırdığı biyokimyasal özellikler tartışılmıştır.
Farklı Tuzluluk Sınıfındaki Topraklarda Yetiştirilen Domates Tohumlarında Bazı Antioksidan Enzim Aktivitelerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: TÜRKHAN Ayşe , KAYA Elif Duygu , SARI Serdar , TOHUMCU Faruk , ÖZDEN Eren
Published: December 2021

Toprak tuzluluğu bitkisel üretimde verim kaybına yol açmakla birlikte doğrudan veya dolaylı olarak tohum verim ve kalitesini de etkilemektedir. Iğdır ovası yazları sıcak ve kurak geçmesi, yıllık ortalama yağış miktarının Türkiye ortalamasının altında olması ve taban suyu yüksekliği nedeniyle yüksek tuzlanma potansiyeli taşımaktadır. Bu durum hali hazırda ovanın bir kısım topraklarının tarım dışı kalmasına yol açmıştır. Bu çalışma ile Iğdır üniversitesi Tarımsal Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezinde bulunan altı farklı toprak tuzluluğuna sahip alanlarda iki yıl hasat edilmiş ‘Süper domates’ genotiplerinde bazı antioksidan enzim aktiviteleri belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Ayrıca çalışma sırasında SOD, KAT ve APX enzim aktiviteleri spektrofotometrik olarak belirlenen tohumlarda doğal poliakrilamit jel elektroforezleri (Doğal PAGE) ayrı ayrı yapılmıştır. Her bir enzim için elektroforez sonrası jellere substrat boyama yapılarak enzimlerin varlığı gösterilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler ışığında tuzlu-alkali topraklarda hasat edilen tohumlarda protein aktivitesi düşük belirlenmişken, en yüksek protein aktivitesi tuzlu topraklardan alınan tohumlarda belirlenmiştir. Toprak tuzluluğunun bitkide oluşturduğu tuz stresi ile tuzlu-alkali alanlarda SOD ve KAT enzim aktiviteleri en yüksek bulunmuşken, normal topraklardan hasat edilen topraklarda SOD ve KAT aktiviteleri daha düşük hesaplanmıştır. APX enzim aktivitelerinde ise normal toprak koşullarında tuzlu-alkali toprak koşullarına doğru aktivitenin arttığı gözlenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar toprak tuzluluğu ve alkaliliğine bağlı olarak bitkide tuz stresinin şiddeti arttıkça hasat edilen tohumlardaki antioksidan enzim aktivitelerinin de arttığını göstermiştir.
Liposomal form of dexamethasone in the correction of experimental acute lung injury
Authors: Kulikov Oleg A. , Zaborovsky Andrey V. , Yunina Dina V. , Gurevich Konstantin G. , Tararina Larisa A. , Zainutdinova Kamila R. , Ageev Valentin P. , Shlyapkina Vasilisa I. , Pyataev Nikolay A.
Published: December 2021

Objective. To investigate the possibility of pharmacological correction of acute lung injury of aspiration genesis with a liposomal form of dexamethasone in experiment. Materials and methods. For the experiment, simple liposomes were prepared from phosphatidylcholine and cholesterol with an average size of 320±50 nm and a dexamethasone concentration of 2.98±0.02 mg/ml. The study used outbred white rats, divided into four groups of 16 animals. 1st group Control (without experimental therapy), 2nd group - Experiment 1, where a solution of dexamethasone was injected intravenously at a dose of 6 mg/kg, 3rd group - Experiment 2, where an intravenous combination of dexamethasone solution (6 mg/kg) and hypertonic (7.5%) NaCl solution was administered once, and group 4 - Experiment 3, where liposomes with dexamethasone (6 mg/kg) were injected intravenously once in hypertensive (7.5%) NaCl solution. The main functional parameters of the animals (heart rate, blood pressure, saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen, partial pressure of blood oxygen and respiration rate) were subject to analysis. Functional parameters were analyzed before modeling acute lung injury and after 5 min, 1, 4, 24 hours, and 6 days. At the end of the experiment (day 6) the degree of pulmonary edema and histological signs of acute lung injury were assessed. Morphology was assessed quantitatively in each group. Results. The study found that liposomal dexamethasone in hypertonic NaCl solution, when administered intravenously, was more effective than aqueous dexamethasone solution in correcting functional impairment in acute lung injury. The combination of hypertonic sodium chloride solution with dexamethasone more markedly increases blood pressure and reduces the degree of pulmonary oedema. In acidine pepsin aspiration, liposomal dexamethasone in hypertonic NaCl solution most effectively increased animal survival. Conclusion. Compared with dexamethasone in hypertonic NaCl solution, liposomal dexamethasone is more effective in increasing animal survival and protecting lung tissue from aspiration damage by acidine pepsin.
EFFECTS OF STATIC AND FUNCTIONAL STRETCHING EXERCISES ON LOWER LIMB SPASTICITY AND FUNCTION IN PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Authors: ERGÜL Merziye , NODEHİ MOGHADAM Afsun , BIGLARIAN Akbar
Published: December 2021

Purpose: Spasticity is a common problem among people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This study aimed to

compare the effects of static stretching exercise (SSE) and functional stretching exercise (FSE) on lower

limb spasticity, function, lower limb pain, active range of motion (ROM), and health-related quality of life

(HRQOL) in patient with MS.

Methods: Twenty-six participants were randomly allocated into two groups. SSE group (n=12) completed

a four-week (12 sessions) SSE of hamstrings, quadriceps, hip adductors and plantar flexors muscles. FSE

group 2 (n=12) completed a four-week (12 sessions) FSE of the same muscles. The outcome measures

were Modified Modified Ashworth Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, Timed 25 Foot Walk Test, active ROM

assessment, Visual Analogue Scale, and EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level questionnaire.

Results: In each group, decrease of spasticity, improvement of functional tests, decrease of pain, increase

of ROM and increase of HRQOL were statistically significant compared to baseline (p0.05). A strong

correlation was found between decreased spasticity and functional improvement in the SSE group (r=0.793, p=0.002). In the FSE group, there were moderate correlations between decreased spasticity and increased ROM (r=0.689, p=0.013) and between increased ROM and functional improvement (r=0.593, p=0.042). There was also a strong correlation between decreased spasticity and increased HRQOL (r=0.721, p=0.006).

Conclusion: The regular four-weeks of SSE or FSE can decrease lower limb spasticity, improve function,

decrease pain, increase active ROM and increase HRQOL in patients with MS.
BIOMOTOR AND TECHNICAL FEATURES OF WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL PLAYERS BY CLASSIFICATION SCORES: A PILOT STUDY
Authors: YÜKSEL Mehmet Fatih
Published: December 2021

Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the biomotor and technical skills of wheelchair basketball players through their classification scores.

Methods: A total of 22 male athletes, 11 with low trunk control (1 to 2.5 points) and 11 with high trunk control (3 to 4.5 points) from Turkish Wheelchair Basketball First League, voluntarily participated in the research. Athletes were grouped according to the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation functional classification system. Biomotor features of the athletes and wheelchair basketball skill test scores were measured. SPSS 24.0 program was used for data analysis. Group differences were determined by Mann-Whitney U analysis.

Results: The study revealed statistically significant differences were in classification points, trunk balance, modified sit-up, modified abdominal endurance, 20 m speed, slalom without the ball, slalom with the ball and 6-min endurance race test parameters (p
Variability and trends of climate extremes indices from the observed and downscaled GCMs data over 1950–2020 period in Chattogram City, Bangladesh
Authors: Pervin Lia , Khan Md. Sabbir Mostafa
Published: December 2021

This study was intended to evaluate the variability and trends of climate extremes by incorporating daily data from Chattogram station and from the high-resolution Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment (CORDEX) for two different time series. Here, we also focused on evaluating the performance of the selected RCMs (CanESM2, CSIRO, and GFDL from CORDEX) using Taylor diagrams and heat map analysis. Twenty-two extreme climate indices from ETCCDI were computed for the 1950–1989 and 1990–2020 periods. Mann–Kendall and Sen's slope test were performed to estimate the trends from the indices from both station and RCMs data. Highly significant increasing trend for the warm days and warm nights’ frequencies were found, whereas the frequency of cold days and cold nights indicated a significantly decreasing trend. On the other hand, a mild increasing trend in 1-day and 5-day maximum rainfall was detected. Also, the average annual precipitation has increased by 6% from the 1950–1989 to 1990–2020 period. During the last three decades, the region has experienced heavier rainfall in the monsoon but increased water stress in the dry season. The two-fold effects of climate change on the local hydrology revealed by this study need to be addressed properly for the sustainable development of this region.