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The Chicken Utilization Of Î‘-Keratin Of Waste Chicken Feathers In Enviromental As Adsorben Of Procion Red And Remazol Yellow Dye
Authors: LAKSANA SAGA DERMAWAN DWI , YULIANTO ERICK RYAN , PRAMONO EDI
Published: December 2019

as the adsorbent. The adsorption characterization of activated chicken feathers by Na2S 0.1 N and non-activated chicken feathers was determined. Effect of variation experimental parameters pH, Contact time and variation dye concentration also being investigated in a batch adsorption method. Procion and Remazol Yelloow were characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy

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The results show that the contact time and pH condition for adsorption equilibrium are 120 min for activated chicken feathers and 100 min for chicken feathers which were not activated by Na2S at pH 3. Procion red dye absorption by activated and not activated chicken feathers follows Freundlich isotherm and follow Langmuir isothrem. For remazol yellow dye absorption by activated and not activated chicken feathers follows Langmuir isotherm and Freundlich isothrem and the reaction kinetics follow the Ho equation.

 

Keywords: adsorption, chicken feather, procion red, remazol yellow
Caring for Thai Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors in a Transitional Period: What Are the Barriers?
Authors: Siripituphum Duangsuda , Songwathana Praneed , Khupantavee Natenapha , Williams Ishan
Published: December 2019

Objective: We aimed to explore the situations and experiences of Thai traumatic brain injury (TBI) caregivers and nurses who care for TBI patients during their transition from hospital to home. Material and Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted in a tertiary hospital, in Songkhla province, Thailand. Five TBI family caregivers and nine nurses, who cared for TBI patients from admission to discharge, were selected for in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Reviews of existing documents related to caring for someone during a transition period; such as: the caregiver’s booklet manual, nurse’s guideline, discharge education, and the service plan were also analyzed. Content analysis was used to explore caring for someone during a TBI situation, within the Thai context. Results: The findings revealed six main barriers in the current care system for TBI caregivers and nurses. These included: (1) inadequate discharge teaching information, (2) less time in caregiver’s supervision and support, (3) lack of a comprehensive discharge plan, (4) lack of coordination and communication in follow-up care, (5) less confidence in providing care without support at home, and (6) poor availability of resources and time for consultation. Conclusion: Caregivers require more information and supportive care in order to enhance their adaptation in taking care of TBI patients in the long term. Developing a tele-nursing based caregiver transitional support program among TBI caregivers is suggested.
Internships of FT/UFAM Industrial Engineering student
Authors: Gomes da Silva Jonas , De Sousa Pereira Dalzira
Published: December 2019

The article identifies the profile of paid internships developed in the last two and a half years by the students of the Industrial Engineering course of the Faculty of Technology of the Federal University of Amazonas. To this end, consulting the records of the Department of Student Assistance (DAEST) of UFAM, responsible for the trainees' contracts, revealed the existence of 107 students who signed contracts to perform internship during this period. Besides, a questionnaire with 3-section and 15-questions (Appendix 1) was applied to students via email, classroom, event, and virtual groups to collect internship information. After collecting and analyzing the data, the following conclusions were reached: more than half of the interns are male, most of them interned in the industrial sector; the average monthly value of the internship scholarships is R $ 1,175, and it was identified Honda and other nine companies that best remunerate their interns; most develop their roles in Operations and Process Engineering, Quality Engineering, Product Engineering or Logistics; the course subjects that most assisted during the internship were: quality management, production planning and control, production system and maintenance management.
PERJANJIAN KREDIT KONVENSIONAL DAN AKAD PEMBIAYAAN SYARIAH DALAM SISTEM PERBANKAN
Authors: Miftah Idris
Published: December 2019

In distribution of fund, the system adopted by conventional banking and Islamic banking is almost the same in distributing the fund with the provision of credit and of financing by banks to their customers. There is specifically legal basis of contract (aqad) that distinguishes where conventional banking is based on the contract law in Burgerlijk Wetboek and Islamic banking is based on aqad law stipulated in Islamic Sharia (Islamic Law). Problems studied in this research is how the credit contract in the conventional banking and how aqad financing in islamic banking are actually. To know the problem, it will be used descriptive study using secondary data as the data source of this research and then analyzed qualitatively. Thus concluded that the credit contract is a beginning process between the creditor and debtor which are applied in the conventional banking system in its efforts to develop funds collected and also to utilize the funds with the best. But Islamic banking financing adheresses to the profit and loss sharing system that has a unity concept in facing of risk and benefit and also existed justice in bussiness is the basic principle of Islamic banking system.
MENJERAT KORPORASI DALAM TINDAK PIDANA KORUPSI
Authors: Firmansyah
Published: December 2019

Corruption is a crucial issue that requires extraordinary handling so that it is known as one of the extra ordinary crime regime, then made a special law on the issue of Corruption and created a special agency to handle corruption in this case is the Corruption Eradication Commission which in the process of handling rarely entrenched Corporations As the Subject of Law to be held accountable. This journal aims to find out Problems related to the problems of Corporations in Corruption as well as to know the steps to ensnare Corporations in corruption. This journal uses the normative juridical method. While the analysis with descriptive method. The results of this paper is in the case of corruption is the time to ensnare the corporation, where in the case of corruption involves many corporations, because one of the goals of handling corruption is the state financial recovery (assat recovery) and The efforts to ensnare corporations as subjects in corruption cases By using L.Friedman's legal system approach that is related to the substance or rules related to the corporation must be clear and detailed, both related to the structure, that there must be communication between law enforcement officers, and the last is the legal culture that is political will from law enforcement officers.
KONFIGURASI UUD 1945 DAN AMANDEMEN UUD 1945 HASANUDDIN HASIM
Authors: Hasananuddin Hasan
Published: December 2019

The Constitution is the legal basis of state owned by each State. Indonesia as a unitary state in the form of a republic and the State of law is concerned with all aspects of the problem with the applicable law, the constitution in this case the 1945 Constitution as the basis of the state of Indonesia becomes the norm of normality at any time change, Indonesia since 1945 until now has made changes in the amendment form to the 1945 Constitution in 1999-2002, this change is due to the 1945 Constitution or the old order is no longer appropriate with the development at that time. The amendment results provide the legal configuration of law within the State of Indonesian law, and its value: to reduce the power of the State's establishment, to strengthen the legislative body, to promote human rights, to complement State institutions and to improve the 1945 Constitution in terms of literal, grammatical, historical, sociological, socio-historical, futuristic, holistic, thematic to systematic-thematic holistic.
PROBLEMATIKA TINDAK PIDANA ITE DALAM PERSFEKTIF SISTEM HUKUM
Authors: Firmansyah
Published: December 2019

Criminal Act of ITE or cyber crime is a new form of dimension of crime of the present which previously did not know, then the necessary tools to accommodate criminal acts committed in cyberspace, such as the Law related to it, this Journal aims to know the related Problems the problem of the crime of ITE as well as to know the efforts of handling ITE crime. This journal uses the normative juridical method. While the analysis with descriptive method kualitatif. The results of this paper Cybercrime problem is a very complex issue both related to legal issues, such as jurisdiction issues that are Problems related to power or authority, namely who is in charge of the internet world, Another issue is related to ethics and morals related to good and bad values and the steps taken in cyber crime is focused on the substance of regulatory issues namely the harmonization of rules of law in various countries, the problem of structures in which the state must be pro-active such as attending international forums related to cyber crime, giving training to the apparatus, and from legal culture is a paradigm shift related to Cyber crime as a criminal act.
ASAS PUBLISITAS PADA PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM NASIONAL AGRARIA DALAM RANGKA MEWUJUDKAN EFEKTIVITAS PELAYANAN PUBLIK
Authors: Rahmat Wiwin Hisbullah
Published: December 2019

PRONA is a series of activities of massive land certification, in a village administration area or other title or parts thereof. Currently, the implementation of PRONA in Indonesia is implemented based on Regulation of the Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial / National Land Agency Number 4 Year 2015 on the National Agrarian Program (hereinafter referred to ATR Regulation of PRONA). Implementation of PRONA is the responsibility of the State so that its implementation is charged to the State Civil Apparatus working in the District Land Office. Thus, the implementation of PRONA is also closely related to government action. In addition to government action, PRONA is also related to public services. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the principles in the administration of land registration, public administration and public services
PENEGAKAN HUKUM OLEH HAKIM AGUNG REPUBLIK INDONESIA DALAM MENANGANI KASASI PERKARA KARTEL PUTUSAN KPPU YANG MENGGUNAKAN ALAT BUKTI TIDAK LANGSUNG (INDIRECT EVIDENCE)
Authors: Fransiska Lestari Simanjuntak
Published: December 2019

Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) is an institution authorized to handle unfair business competition violation. In fact, in several KPPU decisions it was revealed that KPPU prioritizes indirect evidence in handling cartel cases in Indonesia. KPPU's decision is not final and binding. Business actors who do not accept the decision of KPPU may file an objection at the District Court. The parties who do not accept the decision of the district court, may file an appeal in the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia. The type of research is used in this research is normative legal research, that is research done by reviewing the rules of law applicable or applied to a certain legal problem. The result of the research shows that in the Supreme Court appeal, KPPU's decision was upheld and canceled by Supreme Court to KPPU's decision uses indirect evidence in handling cartel case. The basis of consideration of the Supreme Court Justices ruling the KPPU's decision in the case of the tire cartel and the cement cartel is the Chief Justice accepting and acknowledging the indirect evidence as valid evidence, since the evidence is sufficient and logical evidence, and there is no evidence the more powerful that can weaken the indirect evidence. While the consideration of the Supreme Court Judge overturning the KPPU's decision in the case of cartel fuel surcharger is not accepting and acknowledging indirect evidence as valid evidence, because the evidence is insufficient and illogical, and there is stronger evidence that can weaken the tool indirect evidence
SANKSI KERJA SOSIAL, SEBUAH ALTERNATIF PENALISASI TERHADAP PELANGGARAN LALU LINTAS DI KOTA PAREPARE
Authors: Firmansyah
Published: December 2019

Social work sanctions is an alternative in handling traffic violations without going through a litigation process, this research aims; First, to find out the right strategies related to social work sanctions. Second, to find out the factors that influence the implementation of social work sanctions and finally to find out the impact of the application of social work sanctions. The research method used is a socio-normative research method. Data collection techniques for library research and interviews. The results of this study indicate that the strategies is used in implementing social work sanctions are; Field survey, socialization Collaborate with the police to conduct sweeping on the object of research, carry out social / social work sanctions and install stickers to control and there needs to be a conscious area or traffic order. namely the existence of the concept of ultimum Remedium. It’s mean that criminal is the last step and the Discretion is a power or authority that is carried out based on the law for consideration and belief and emphasizes moral considerations rather than legal considerations. The inhibiting factors are; Written rules or regulations / substances that do not yet exist, lack of socialization and legal culture or attitudes of both the community and the police are still low regarding legal issues. Finally, the impact of the implementation is the creation of rules or laws that specifically regulate the issue of social work sanctions. The next thing is the creation of the Community Police Concept
STRENGTHENING RISK MANAGEMENT OF SHARIA BANKING IN INDONESIA
Authors: Miftah Idris
Published: December 2019

The risk faced by sharia banking in channeling funds through financing is the biggest source of risk for business operations, because the presence of problematic financing not only lowers income for Islamic banks but also affects the health of Islamic banks. Therefore, risk management is needed to identify, measure, monitor and control risks in accordance with Islamic banking business activities. The purpose of this study is how efforts are made to improve the optimization of risk management in Islamic Banking. The research method used is descriptive legal research or literature with a type of qualitative research. The results of the study found that there is a need for optimization of institutions and systems in strengthening risk management in Islamic banking today
Musical-Psychological Anthropology as an Interdisciplinary Field of Scientific Knowledge
Authors: Toropova Alla V.
Published: December 2019

The article presents the conceptual positions of the interdisciplinary field of knowledge “Musical-Psychological Anthropology” as a scientific field that allows comprehending the history of musical art and ethno-cultural variations of musical traditions, historical and modern musical styles as a representation of the experience of developing consciousness and expressing the key experiences of humanity that form the mentality, psychological needs and values of a particular social or ethnic group. The development of the methodology of Music and Psychological Anthropology makes it possible to study such phenomena as: psychological identity of a certain culture or subculture, psychological roots of musical preferences and inclinations, musical style as the presentation of a “modal personality” of a certain social group or subculture, etc. The article contains a description of the procedure and the main results of the study of value orientations of lovers of different musical styles from the perspective of musical and psychological anthropology. The data obtained made it possible to make a generalization that the differentiation of society according to the types of musical preferences manifests deeper psychological complexes of life positions and anthropological images of virtual communities of people with different ideas about the main values of life and the meaning of life. Pedagogical feasibility of developing a university course Music-Psychological Anthropology is due to the search for a new productive synthesis of knowledge, which gives impetus for the development of the professional-personal reflection of future teachers-musicians, the conscious attitude to “their” and “other” as version of life and cultural practices, tolerance to uncertainty and to the dissimilarity of generational self-presentations with a common denominator – the value of the statement of life itself.
Mathematical competencies in a new Ukrainian school – appealing troubleshooting
Authors: Belinskaya Inna , Hirnyi Oleh
Published: December 2019

The article gives a brief description and results of the study of the Lviv region teachers of mathematics opinion on the possibility and necessity of a competent approach to the formation of the content of mathematical education in the new Ukrainian school.

A competent approach to reforming Ukrainian schooling under the slogan of the "new Ukrainian school" is one of the main "cross-cutting lines" of reform, and now its relevance determines its specification in relation to certain disciplines of the school curriculum – which is the subject of this article.

As part of the implementation of this approach, at the Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Education of Lviv Region Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education, in the period 2015-2019, the study of the subject competences of pupiles, in particular mathematical ones, was conducted. The purpose of the study was to find out the attitude of mathematics teachers to the competent approach in general and their vision of the mathematical competences of students in particular. In the process of studying with mathematics teachers - pupiles of advanced training courses at the institute, a broad discussion was held on the content of the concept of "mathematical competence", which was the main object of the study.

As a basic principle, it is advisable to specify a competent approach, the principle begun in this approach in the English-speaking countries, primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States, suggests, since in our lexicon we borrowed the term "competence of pupiles " precisely from them. This is characteristic of the Anglo-Saxon philosophy of education, the principle of practicality (for the benefit of oneself): the so-called "Utilitarianism" in the British version and "pragmatism" in the American version. Teachers who participated in the study suggested replacing the outdated Soviet principle of polytechnics, calling it the principle of practical life. As a result of his discussion in applying to the content options of school mathematical education, teachers have identified five cross-cutting content lines of this education: arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, stochastic and logical.
Philosophical and Historical Vision of Educational Researches
Authors: Yershova-Babenko Iryna
Published: December 2019

The article provides an analytical review of the monograph “Education and “Pädagogik”: Philosophical and Historical Reflections (Central, Southern and Southeast Europe)” edited by Slovak professors B. Kudláčová and A. Rajský. This collective monograph is the result of the creative collaboration of 26 scientists from 13 countries on the initiative of CEUPES. To determine the identity of contemporary continental pedagogy the conceptualization of contemporary educational  sciences is carried out by analyzing concepts and systematizing historical experience in the field of education in various European countries. The monograph consists of two chapters. In the first chapter the status and content of the philosophy of education, the relationship of pedagogy with the educational sciences, specific philosophical and educational problems are examined, the influence of philosophy on education and pedagogy is determined. In the second chapter the development of continental pedagogy as a scientific and academic discipline in its regional and historical aspects is analyzed. A unique empirical educational experience in a number of European countries is amenable of explication and scientific reflection. It is shown that the scientific dialogue in the given monograph has acquired the status of a transcultural discourse in which various cultural and educational traditions are analyzed from the complementarity point of view, and on the basis of an interdisciplinary dialogue between pedagogy and philosophy.
Analisis perlakuan akuntansi aset tetap pada Badan Pengelola Keuangan dan Barang Milik Daerah Kota Manado
Authors: Carolina Carolina , Manossoh Hendrik , Lambey Robert
Published: December 2019

The main task of government agencies is to provide services to the community whose quality can be improved by the use of fixed assets to achieve the duties and functions of government agencies. The presence of Government Regulation (PP) of the Republic of Indonesia Number 71 Year 2010 concerning Accrual Based Government Accounting Standards is the momentum of changes in Government Accounting Standards from previously cash-based to accruals, to accrual-based and have major implications for the treatment of assets where depreciation is taken into account in the valuation of fixed assets. The purpose of this research is to find out the accounting treatment of Fixed Assets that are applied to the Regional Finance and Asset Management Agency (BPK-AD) of Manado City in accordance with Government Regulation No. 71 of 2010 statement No. 07. The research method used in this study is qualitative research. The results showed that the recognition of fixed assets, measurement or valuation of fixed assets, and depreciation of assets in the BPK-AD Manado City are in accordance with SAP No. 07, as well as the Manado City BPK-AD in the management of regional assets following a separate regulation made by the Manado city BPK-AD namely the Technical Bulletin (Bultek) as a reference to regulate and adjust regional asset management in accordance with SAP No. 07.
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS OF ACUTE WATERY DIARRHEA OUTBREAK DURING JULY-AUGUST 2017 IN AMARPURA, RAWALPINDI - PAKISTAN
Authors: Akram Khurram Shahzad , Malik Muhammad Wasif , Khan Mumtaz Ali , Tahir Majid Ali , Adeel Syeda Shazia , Baig Aamer Mirza
Published: December 2019

Background: On July 24, 2017, two cases suspected of acute watery diarrhea (AWD) were reported from tertiary care hospital, Rawalpindi. District health authorities directed to conduct outbreak investigation, identified risk factors and recommend control measures. Methods: A descriptive followed by age-sex matched case control study (1:3) was done from Jul 27 to Aug 02, 2017. Case definition was "sudden onset of loose watery stools (? 3 in past 24hrs) with any of symptoms i.e. vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps or fever in residents of Amar Pura from July 19 to August 02, 2017". Active and passive case finding technique were done in addtion to hosptial record review. Total 02 stool and 03 water samples were collected for microbiological testing. Odd ratios computed on 95% confidence interval and P value <0.05. Results: Total 18 cases were identified (mean age: 16 year; range: 02 m-55yrs), predominate were male 2.6:1. Overall attack rate (AR) was 7.2/1000 and preponderate affected age group was 15-24 years (AR: 10/1000). Significantly associated risk factors were; use of untreated municipal water (OR:15, CI: 4.00-73.96) and use of untreated well water (OR:14.52, CI: 3.98-59.99). Use of water from filtration plant was found protective association (OR: 0.12, CI: 0.005-0.750). Laboratory found Vibrio Cholera Serotype Inaba in stool samples and coliforms in water samples. Conclusion: Consumption of contaminated water was most probable cause of outbreak. Use of filtered water was found to be a protective measure. Chlorination of water sources and health awareness sessions on water sanitation and hygiene were done in community.
ASSESSMENT OF STRESS AND ITS COPING MECHANISM AMONG LADY HEALTH WORKERS' OF JACOBABAD, SINDH
Authors: Ibrahim Muhammad , Ali Chanudhary Amjad , Anwar Sadia , Umer Aisha , Ansari Muhammad Ismail , Siddique Muhammad
Published: December 2019

Background: LHWs' are the backbone of community interventions related to health. our objectives were to assess association of work stress with demographic variables and to explore the coping mechanisms of LHWs to deal with work stress Methods: Mixed method cross sectional study conducted in Jacobabad (Taluka Jacobabad, Garhi Khairo and Thul) District among Lady Health Workers during 05 months (Nov 2016-March 2017). Sample size was 78. SRQ-20, a WHO inventory was used. The data was analyzed in SPSS IBM 21.0 and 3 Focus Group Discussions were conducted for quantitative assessment. Qualitative component was recorded and themes were generated by inductive content analysis method Results: Response rate was 96%. Mean age, monthly income, and job experience were calculated as 35.59+7.995 years with 20500 PKR and 4.87+3.599 years of experience. The association in between age and subjective perception, education and physiological alteration and job experience with subjective perception were found significant as p=0.000, p=0.45 and p=0.11. The responses of FGDs were mixed of satisfaction and dissatisfaction with job experience. Conclusion: Job description of Lady health workers is not too much as they are being worked but coping mechanism made it facilitate to work smoothly.
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION OF TYPHOID FEVER IN VILLAGE KUWARDU, DISTRICT SKARDU, GILGIT-BLATISTAN (G-B), PAKISTAN
Authors: Hussain Zakir , Khan Abdul Wali
Published: December 2019

Background: On 8th may, 2012, civil dispensary Kuwardu village (5000 population) of district Skardu reported an unusual increase in number of cases with high grade fever, abdominal discomfort and anorexia. A team from health department was deputed to investigate the outbreak with the objectives to identify the associated risk factors and provide recommendations for control. Methods: A Case was defined as a person living in village Kuwardu with fever >38oc and with one of these symptoms: abdominal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea and positive Typhidot test (IgM) between 30 April - 27 May, 2012. Cases were enrolled through active case finding. Equal numbers of age and sex matched controls were enrolled from the neighborhood. Descriptive statistics, univariate and multivariate analysis was done. Qualitative assessment of the environment was also done. Results: A total of 98 cases were identified in which 66% (n= 65) were female. Mean age was 32 years (12-65 years). Age group 21-30 years (n= 32, 32.7%) were the most affected group. Drinking water from the storage tanks (OR=16.6), living in the same house (OR=20.28) were associated with illness. Six water samples were tested and found unfit for human consumption. Multiple logistic regression shows association of household size (>5 person in room of house) (OR 7.46), typhoid patients handling and cooking food (OR=13.43) and drinking water from storage tank (OR 12.62) with disease. Conclusion: Contamination of drinking water sources with human fecal matter was the most probable cause of this outbreak. Awareness campaign was initiated. The importance of hand-washing practices before cooking and after attending the toilet was highlighted. Developing toilets away from drinking water sources were advocated. Based on our recommendation Public Health Engineering Department has prioritized setting up treated water system and have sent request for funds allocation.
A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY TO EVALUATE SELFMEDICATION PRACTICE AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS
Authors: Khalid Shamaila , Khan Ateeba Ayesha , Sultana Musarrat
Published: December 2019

Background: Self-medication is unsupervised use of medication commonly practiced for minor or acute presenting symptoms. Inappropriate self-medication can lead to drug resistance, life-threatening adverse effects, drug dependence or aggravation of disease. This practice is becoming common among medical students due to their pharmacological knowledge and clinical posting despite the fact that they are aware of its harmful effects. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of medical students of all academic years from a public sector medical university. Data was collected using semi-structured questionnaire after verbal consent. Data was analyzed using SPSS-16. Results: Sample consisted of 324 students divided in two groups. Group 1 consisted of students of pre-clinical academic years whereas Group 2 consisted of students of clinical years. 79.48% of Group 1 and 81.54% of Group 2 practiced self-medication. Antipyretics and analgesics were the most common self-medicated medicines in Group 1. Group 2 showed greater self-use of antibiotics and anxiolytics compared to pre-clinical year students. The preference of drug selection was different for both groups. Whereas pre-clinical students preferred anti-diarrheal, clinical academic students preferred antibiotics for diarrhea treatment. Conclusions: Self-medication among medical students in highly prevalent despite awareness of adverse effects.
The process of change of humidificaion reserves in agriculture and pastures taking into account physical evaporation
Authors: Vasilyev Yu. , Turko S. , Nazarova Marina , Chernyavskiy Yu.
Published: December 2019

Abstract. Purpose and objectives. The stated objective of the study is the evaporation process with an open soil surface under different conditions of precipitation and moisture accumulation before the plant vegetation. Materials and methods. Theoretical calculations were given and methods of mathematical modeling of the process of changing moisture reserves in the soil layer were applied. In field studies, evaporation was taken into account against the background of the existing (actual) vegetable screen (winter wheat). Research results. An algorithm has been developed to describe the dynamics of moisture reserves in the soil, taking into account the time factor, or rather, their daily change. The algorithm is built on the principle of sequential posting of events. All settlement work was carried out in a step-by-step, automatic mode (daily) for the entire period of plant vegetation. The article draws attention to the large role in the evaporation process of the vegetable screen, especially its parameters. It was revealed that the amount of moisture in the soil layer also plays a role. It was shown that with increasing moisture reserves in the soil, evaporation in absolute terms, in time, increases, and in a normalized form decreases. The reasons, according to the authors, are two. One of them is associated with the differentiation of moisture in the soil, and the other is associated with purely mathematical properties (since the denominator and numerator of the fraction change according to different laws when normalizing evaporation). Scientific novelty. The resulting structures and algorithms allow us not only to determine the daily moisture reserves in the soil on arable land and on pastures (taking into account physical evaporation), but also during further study can become the basis for modeling processes under different climate change scenarios.
Features of the preparation of biological material for genome editing in cattle
Authors: Barkova A. , Modorov M. , Isaeva G. , Krivonogova A.
Published: December 2019

Abstract. To carry out genome editing in cattle, an effective and well-functioning system for obtaining gametes, fertilizing eggs and their cryopreservation is necessary. Aim of the work: review and research of present-day existing methods of obtaining, insemination and cryopreservation of donor material, in order to provide genome editing in cows. Methods and materials. The work is completed according to the theme No. 0532-2019-0001 “Development of complex technology of marker-based genome selection of agricultural animals” within State Order of Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation. The analysis of open scientific literature on the issues of in vitro fertilization in animals, cryopreservation of oocytes and embryons, sperm preparation and methods of insemination of cows’ oocytes, and cryopreservation of oocytes and embryons of animals is done. Features of the preparation of biological material of cattle for genome editing by microinjection into ooplasm are described. Results of research and duscussion. At present time there are two ways to obtain donor material from cattle: from live animals and taking ovaries after slaughtering cows. Material transportation is carried out at a temperature of 30–37 °C depending on the distance to the laboratory and expected time period of transportation. Oocyte-cumulus complexes can be removed by ovarian dissection and aspiration of visible follicles. In both cases, immature eggs are predominantly obtained. Subsequent ripening is carried out in vitro using special media in a CO2 incubator. The culture medium for oocyte maturation should contain hormones that mimic the peak of LH (luteinizing hormone), which occurs in vivo during the maturation of oocytes before ovulation. To accumulate a certain number of eggs at the stage of MII, it is recommended to carry out their cryopreservation by the method of vitrification, having previously released the oocyte from the cumulus cells. After thawing, oocytes need to be incubated for 2–3 hours 38.5 °C in 5–6.5% CO2 to restore the spindle. In order to make editing more effective, the introduction of genetic material is recommended to be carried out in parallel with the fertilization method “icsi”. In humans, mice and rabbits, an injection of sperm into the cytoplasm is sufficient to activate the oocyte, however, in cattle, just micro-injection of the sperm is not enough and often the male pronucleus does not form. To solve the problem, various methods are used, including freezing-thawing of sperm, resulting in damage of a membrane, or addition of heparin-glutathione into the medium that increases decondensation of the sperm DNA.
Peculiarities of social and economic development of the territories of the southern macroregion in the conditions of spatial competition
Authors: Gurnovich Tatiana , Ostapenko Elena
Published: December 2019

Abstract. The aim. The asymmetric separation of factors of production and uneven development of territories complicates the process of urbanization. In turn, these phenomena can, revitalize competition. For this reason, it is necessary to determine the boundaries of eventual differences in the social and economic levels of development and possible principles of alignment. Along with this, it is necessary to analyze and evaluate the economy of the territory as a whole, as well as pay attention to the types of economic activity that characterize its specialization. In addition, identify priority areas and tools that will help overcome the disproportionate of the territory. The article discusses the features of the spatial of the economy and the territories of the southern macroregion of Russia on the basis of the analysis of the sectoral structure, their asymmetric formation is revealed, the typology of territories is presented, development directions in the conditions of spatial imbalances are proposed. To increase resistance to the processes of the economic crisis, the territories of the southern macroregion with asymmetric development, one should adhere to the stipulated level of diversification and specialization in the developed and profitable segments of the economy. It is especially important to preserve those areas of economic activity in which the region is a leader or participant in local markets. The object of research is the processes of spatial differentiation in the socio-economic development of the territories of the southern macroregion in the conditions of spatial competition. The theoretical base is the fundamental research of Russian and foreign scientists on the problems of the regional economy. Methods. The study used the expert method, the method of situational and comparative analysis, the method of typological groupings. The information and empirical basis are the actual reports of the Federal State Statistics Service and territorial bodies; research in the development of regional economic systems; analytical reviews and materials of scientific conferences. The results of the study can be used to develop a strategy for economic activation of territories. Scientific novelty. The following new scientific results were obtained in the work: a typology of regions was developed according to the degree of proportionality and the dynamics of their socio-economic development; measures are proposed to implement the investment priorities of the southern macro-region for the purpose of managing the processes of economic activation of territories using the opportunities of inter-regional interaction.
Definition of priority directions of introduction of digital technologies in the enterprise plant based on fuzzy expert assessments (on materials of the Kemerovo region)
Authors: Rada Artem
Published: December 2019

Аннотация. Цель. В статье решается задача определения приоритетов внедрения цифровых технологий на предприятиях растениеводства в условиях финансовых, кадровых, ресурсных ограничений. Одновременное внедрение всего спектра цифровых технологий является маловероятным. Поэтому необходимо выделить наиболее эффективные технологии, способствующие повышению эффективности предприятий растениеводства. Методология и методы. Поскольку цифровизация сельского хозяйства в России находится на начальном этапе, наиболее рациональным методом является использование нечетких экспертных оценок, которые выражаются лингвистическими переменными. В исследовании сформирована экспертная группа и выполнено ранжирование приоритетов внедрения цифровых технологий. Все цифровые технологии растениеводства рассматривались по трем классификационным группам: цель применения, используемая техника, локализация (на отдельном предприятии или в регионе). Результаты. В результате экспертных оценок и их обработки методами нечетких множеств выявлены приоритеты внедрения цифровых технологий на предприятиях растениеводства Кемеровской области. По степени локализации наиболее эффективными являются распределенные среди многих сельскохозяйственных предприятий, затем – распределенные на одном предприятии. Среди используемой техники наиболее высокие оценки получили: системы удаленного учета и контроля, технологии коллективного использования ресурсов общего пула, технологии автономного (беспилотного) вождения наземной техники, геоинформационные технологии, беспилотные летательные аппараты. С точки зрения цели применения цифровых технологий наиболее высокую оценку получили информатизация, мониторинг и программирование урожаев, построение цифровой модели для работы агронома. Научная новизна. В результате проведенных исследований выделены конкретные приоритеты внедрения цифровых технологий в отрасли растениеводства Кемеровской области. Определены цифровые технологии, внедрение которых требует государственной поддержки. Перспективы дальнейших исследований связаны с определением организационно-управленческих условий продуктивного внедрения конкретных технологий, обоснованием их экономической эффективности в условиях предприятий растениеводства различных типов.
Sowing area, gross fees and sorghum yield in Russia and Samara region
Authors: Matvienko Evgeniy
Published: December 2019

Abstract. Purpose. Analysis and assessment of sorghum sown areas, yields and gross collection in general for Russia and the Samara region. Research is based on methods of efficient production of sorghum and biological features of culture. Statistics were compiled and data on sorghum sowing areas in Russia as a whole were processed for the period 1990–2018. Results and scope of application. Data on sorghum areas and gross collection in Russia as a whole are given. Thus for the period 2015–2016, the area under sorghum was record-breaking and amounted to 224.2 and 228.7 thousand hectares, compared to 1990 when the area was 67.3 thousand hectares. The main region in Russia for the largest area of sorghum was – Saratov region, where it was sown according to the data for 2018 – 26.4 thousand hectares, or 37.1 % of the total share of sown area of sorghum. In the Samara region, the area under sorghum was within 4.0 thousand hectares and 5.5 % of the total share. In 2018, sorghum production amounted to 49 thousand tons. Sorghum yields in Russia in 2018 averaged 11 c/ha. In the Samara region it was – 18.3 c/ha. Scientific novelty lies in the field of sorghum seed production in the Samara region. Sugar and grain sorghum crops can be a reliable source of increased production of juicy and green feed. Those with high potential yield and grain quality differ in grain sorghum varieties – Premyera, Slavyanka, Ros’ and Kinel’skoye 63, created in Volga Research Institute for Breeding and Seed Breeding – Branch of Samara Science Center of Russian Academy of Sciences.
Prevalence of intestinal parasites and related risk factors in rural localities from Pampa del Indio, Chaco, Argentina
Authors: Richards Lindsay Renee , Delgado Cintia , Goy Marcia , Liang Song , Periago Maria V.
Published: December 2019

Intestinal parasites are a significant cause of morbidity in endemic areas in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Infections with intestinal parasites have been reported in multiple locations throughout Argentina, but infection prevalence is still unknown in many areas. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in rural areas surrounding Pampa del Indio, Chaco, Argentina, and to identify risk factors for human infections. In the current study, a survey of three rural neighborhoods surrounding the town of Pampa del Indio was conducted in July 2018. A total of 24 households were surveyed. A questionnaire to assess socio-economic and household variables was administered and fecal samples were collected. Of the 62 stool samples analyzed, an intestinal parasite prevalence of 46.8% (29 cases) was found. The most common parasite identified was Endolimax nana (22.6%), followed by Giardia lamblia (17.7%), and Entamoeba coli (16.1%). Most of the intestinal parasites found were protozoa, but three cases of helminths (4.8%) were also identified. Participants were polyparasitized at a rate of 19.4%.
Morphology of an autotomy fracture plane explains some of the variation in the latency to autotomize
Authors: Yoches Andrew
Published: December 2019

A gecko dropping its tail to escape predation beautifully illustrates the anti-predatory benefits associated with autotomy, i.e., the self-induced loss of a limb. The amount of time it takes an organism to drop its autotomizable limb can dramatically vary from one individual to the next, and the factors that are responsible for this variation remain unclear. Here, we investigated whether the size of the auototomy fracture plane, a morphological character, could explain variation in the latency to autotomize. We found that individuals with larger fracture planes took longer to autotomize when we statistically controlled for an individual’s body size and sex. These results support previous assumptions about the relationship between fracture plane size and latency to autotomize. Namely, large individuals, with relatively small autotomy fracture planes, can drop their autotomizable limbs quickly, which likely improves their success in using this anti-predatory tactic.
St. George in Legend and Verse
Authors: LeMaster Jacob William
Published: December 2019

This paper investigates the emergence of the cultus of a medieval saint, St. George of Cappadocia, and correlates the production of legend with variations of the saint’s passio. It then considers the form of relics in relation to the narrative of their translationes. This is accomplished by exploring the political context in which they were translated by Archbishop Hatto of Mainz and the Holy Roman Emperor. It concludes with an exploration of the variations on George’s cultus on the Reichenau monastic center and presents an updated English translation of the late ninth or tenth century Georgslied.
Sinusoidal: An Exploration of Mathematics and Movement
Authors: Lockwood Caroline Grace
Published: December 2019

Mathematic theory often takes place in two-dimensional forms. Whether hand-drawn graphs, or three-dimensional models on a screen, the presentation of the subject often lacks the length, breadth, and depth it deserves. Through four phases of research, I explored how one can model mathematic concepts through movement and music, both demonstrably and abstractly. I began my research by basing small dance/movement phrases in simple trigonometric concepts and giving my dancers tasks exploring related subjects. I then examined how other choreographers, both past and present, employed mathematic approaches in their work. To accompany my choreographic work and complete my project, I created a musical score using only single-tone sine wave frequencies. Finally, I interviewed my dancers, as well as other dancers and engineers, to understand how the piece was perceived as both a work of art and an informative display. Through my research, I hope to further the embodied and aesthetic understanding of applied simple and complex mathematic concepts.
Effect of Junction Resistance on the Percolation Resistivity of Metal Nanowire Networks
Authors: DeStefano Kevin Thomas
Published: December 2019

There has been significant research interest recently in random networks of one-dimensional elements such as nanotubes and nanowires.  In particular, metal nanowire networks exhibit high transmittance, low sheet resistance, mechanical flexibility, and fast deposition.  These unique properties make metal nanowire networks promising candidates as transparent, conductive electrodes.  In this work, we perform Monte Carlo simulations to study the effect of the wire-to-wire junction resistance on the resistivity and percolation critical exponents of metal nanowire networks.  We compute the network resistivity as a function of the wire-to-wire junction resistance over six orders of magnitude, ranging all the way from a junction resistance-dominated to a nanowire resistance-dominated network.  We study this effect when other nanowire/device parameters are also varied.  We also investigate the effect of the wire-to-wire junction resistance on the percolation critical exponents over a wide range of nanowire and device parameters.  The junction resistance plays a critical role in determining both the resistivity and the critical exponents of metal nanowire networks.  These studies illustrate how the junction resistance affects the macroscopic resistivity of the network.  They also show that Monte Carlo simulations are an essential tool for providing insights into the percolation resistivity of transparent, conductive metal nanowire networks.
Implicit Attitudes Toward Foreign Accents
Authors: Daniels Joshua
Published: December 2019

Over the past 20 years, the Implicit Attitude Test (IAT) has become a robust paradigm for evaluating unconscious biases about socially sensitive topics (implicit attitudes) in a way that avoids social desirability bias.  It has been widely applied to the psychology surrounding race, gender, and other social characteristics, and is a potentially useful tool for linguists particularly in studying the effects of dialect and accent. This study demonstrates an application of the IAT to accents, particularly examining implicit attitudes about Chinese accented English relative to Standard American English. The study evaluated participants’ implicit attitudes about Chinese accents using the IAT, measured their explicit attitudes using the Speech Evaluation Instrument (SEI) developed by Zahn and Hopper (1985), and recorded self-reported rates of exposure to Chinese accents.  It found that participants had both implicit and explicit attitudes toward Chinese accented English that were significantly negative relative to American English. It did not, however, find a correlation between participants’ explicit and implicit attitudes.  There was a weak correlation between implicit attitudes and self-reported rates of exposure to Chinese accents, although the interpretation of this finding is unclear.