bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of horizontal resolution on the simulation of tropical cyclones in the Chinese Academy of Sciences FGOALS-f3 climate system model
Authors: Li Jinxiao , Bao Qing , Liu Yimin , Wang Lei , Yang Jing , Wu Guoxiong , Wu Xiaofei , He Bian , Wang Xiaocong , Zhang Xiaoqi , Yang Yaoxian , Shen Zili
Published: October 2021

Abstract. The effects of horizontal resolution on the simulation of
tropical cyclones were studied using the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Flexible Global
Ocean–Atmosphere–Land System Finite-Volume version 3 (FGOALS-f3)
climate system model from the High-Resolution Model
Intercomparison Project (HighResMIP) for the Coupled Model Intercomparison
Project phase 6 (CMIP6). Both the low-resolution (about 100 km resolution)
FGOALS-f3 model (FGOALS-f3-L) and the high-resolution (about 25 km
resolution) FGOALS-f3 (FGOALS-f3-H) models were used to achieve the standard
Tier 1 experiment required by HighResMIP. FGOALS-f3-L and FGOALS-f3-H
have the same model parameterizations with the exactly the same parameters.
The only differences between the two models are the horizontal resolution
and the time step. The performance of FGOALS-f3-H and FGOALS-f3-L in
simulating tropical cyclones was evaluated using observations. FGOALS-f3-H
(25 km resolution) simulated more realistic distributions of the formation,
movement and intensity of the climatology of tropical cyclones than
FGOALS-f3-L at 100 km resolution. Although the number of tropical cyclones
increased by about 50 % at the higher resolution and better matched the
observed values in the peak month, both FGOALS-f3-L and FGOALS-f3-H appear
to replicate the timing of the seasonal cycle of tropical cyclones. The
simulated average and interannual variabilities of the number of tropical
cyclones and the accumulated cyclone energy were both significantly improved
from FGOALS-f3-L to FGOALS-f3-H over most of the ocean basins. The
characteristics of tropical cyclones (e.g., the average lifetime, the
wind–pressure relationship and the horizontal structure) were more
realistic in the simulation using the high-resolution model. The possible
physical linkage between the performance of the tropical cyclone simulation
and the horizontal resolution were revealed by further analyses. The
improvement in the response between the El Niño–Southern Oscillation
and the number of tropical cyclones and the accumulated cyclone energy in
FGOALS-f3 contributed to the realistic simulation of tropical cyclones. The
genesis potential index and the vorticity, relative humidity, maximum
potential intensity and the wind shear terms were used to diagnose the
effects of resolution. We discuss the current insufficiencies and future
directions of improvement for the simulation of tropical cyclones and the
potential applications of the FGOALS-f3-H model in the subseasonal to
seasonal prediction of tropical cyclones.
Deep ice as a geochemical reactor: insights from iron speciation and mineralogy of dust in the Talos Dome ice core (East Antarctica)
Authors: Baccolo Giovanni , Delmonte Barbara , Di Stefano Elena , Cibin Giannantonio , Crotti Ilaria , Frezzotti Massimo , Hampai Dariush , Iizuka Yoshinori , Marcelli Augusto , Maggi Valter
Published: October 2021

Abstract. Thanks to its insolubility, mineral dust is considered a stable proxy in polar ice cores. With this study we show that the Talos Dome ice core (TALDICE, Ross Sea sector of East Antarctica) displays evident and
progressive signs of post-depositional processes affecting the mineral dust
record below 1000 m deep. We apply a suite of established and cutting-edge
techniques to investigate the properties of dust in TALDICE, ranging from
concentration and grain size to elemental composition and Fe mineralogy.
Results show that through acidic/oxidative weathering, the conditions of deep ice at Talos Dome promote the dissolution of specific minerals and the englacial formation of others, affecting primitive dust features. The expulsion of acidic atmospheric species from ice grains and their concentration in localized environments is likely the main process
responsible for englacial reactions. Deep ice can be seen as a “geochemical reactor” capable of fostering complex reactions which involve both soluble and insoluble impurities. Fe-bearing minerals can efficiently help in exploring such transformations.
InSAR-based characterization of rock glacier movement in the Uinta Mountains, Utah, USA
Authors: Brencher George , Handwerger Alexander L. , Munroe Jeffrey S.
Published: October 2021

Abstract. Rock glaciers are a prominent component of many alpine landscapes and
constitute a significant water resource in some arid mountain
environments. Here, we employ satellite-based interferometric synthetic
aperture radar (InSAR) between 2016 and 2019 to identify and monitor active
and transitional rock glaciers in the Uinta Mountains (Utah, USA), an area of
∼3000 km2. We used mean velocity maps to generate an
inventory for the Uinta Mountains containing 205 active and transitional rock
glaciers. These rock glaciers are 11.9 ha in area on average and
located at a mean elevation of 3308 m, where mean annual air
temperature is −0.25 ∘C. The mean downslope velocity for the
inventory is 1.94 cm yr−1, but individual rock glaciers have velocities ranging from
0.35 to 6.04 cm yr−1. To search for relationships with climatic
drivers, we investigated the time-dependent motion of three rock glaciers. We
found that rock glacier motion has a significant seasonal component, with
rates that are more than 5 times faster during the late summer compared to the
rest of the year. Rock glacier velocities also appear to be correlated with
the snow water equivalent of the previous winter's snowpack. Our results
demonstrate the ability to use satellite InSAR to monitor rock glaciers over
large areas and provide insight into the environmental factors that control
their kinematics.
Dancourt ou les incarnations urbaines de la rumeur
Authors: Vaillancourt Daniel
Published: October 2021

La rumeur dont il sera question dans cet article prend son origine dans un édit sur l’interdiction du jeu qui est donc lu à haute voix au carrefour des rues mais qui se voit acheminé sur la scène. Florent Dancourt se nourrit souvent ainsi de l’actualité de la Ville pour produire à haute fréquence ses dancourades. Dans la Désolation des joueuses, l’édit, pris comme une rumeur, puis comme une nouvelle, fait grand bruit et fait défiler une population bigarrée de joueurs. Avant de passer à l’étude de la pièce, l’article commence par une description théorique de la rumeur.
The changing of the guard (LIBOR to SOFR) and how both insurers and regulators are responding
Authors: White Toby A.
Published: October 2021

The London Inter-bank Offered Rate (LIBOR), the rate for which banks can borrow short-term from each other, and perhaps the most common floating interest rate benchmark, is going away, and may become obsolete by end of year (EOY) 2021. LIBOR is being replaced by the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) in the U.S. and by other country-specific alternative risk-free rates abroad. However, SOFR differs in several key respects from LIBOR; for example, LIBOR includes credit risk, is unsecured, is based on expert judgment, and has a full-term structure, whereas SOFR is a risk-free rate, is collateralized, is based on market transactions, and has no term structure. We examine the credit risk and maturity risk adjustments needed to ease the transition, along with fallback provisions for legacy contracts tied to LIBOR. We discuss the ramifications of rate transition to insurance companies, as it relates to their assets, liabilities, and internal processes. We then consider the perspective of both U.S. and global insurance regulators while highlighting specific areas of inquiry. We conclude with an overview of general recommendations for insurers to manage these risks, along with a detailed discussion about whether interest rate swaps tied to LIBOR will continue to be deemed as an effective hedge for accounting and valuation purposes.
Theoretical Justification of Plant Stems Vibro-Cutting in Dense
Environment
Authors: Tarverdyan A.P. , Khachatryan A.Kh. , Altunyan A.V.
Published: October 2021

The article considers the issue related to the disclosure of the reasons for the abrupt reduction of resistance force factors in case of plants stems vibro-cutting in dense medium through theory-based investigations.
The computation scheme of the liquid motion in the vicinity of vibro-blade has been recommended, which enabled to derive differential equation of the motion resulted under the impact of interaction forces between the vibro-blade and environment.
It has been proved, that the liquid in the vibro-blade vicinity is subjected to rapid damped oscillation, due to which the environmental resistance forces and the energy consumption rates are reduced in about 20 times against the same
indices recorded in case of vibrationless cutting.
Development Peculiarities of Bean Anthracnose
and Protective Measures
Authors: Avagyan G.V.
Published: October 2021

The life cycle of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum fungus, susceptibility of Armenian bean varieties to anthracnose disease, as well as its development dynamics have been investigated in conditions of Lor community in Aremenia.
Preventive measures have reduced the winter stock of pathogen infection and intensity of the disease development, while double application of Quadris and Revus Top fungicides during the vegetation period suppressed the development of anthracnose by 86.3-88.6 % and 91.6-92.4 %, respectively, as compared to the recorded indices in the control variant.
Thus, the recommended fungicides can be used alternately to combat bean
anthracnose.
Study of Opportunistic Pathogenic Microflora in Otodectosis
of Small Domestic Animals
Authors: Mkrtchyan A.R. , Naghashyan H.Z. , Scherbakov O.V.
Published: October 2021

According to statistical data, 10-20 % of dogs and cats get an appointment with a veterinarian because of otitis externa - inflammation of the skin of the external auditory canal. The large role in the development of the inflammatory process in the auditory canal belongs to the epidermal staphylococcus, which often complicates the course of otitis caused by the parasitic ear mite Otodectes cynotis. The high sensitivity of epidermal staphylococcus to ampicillin, cefazolin and levomycetin allows us to recommend these antibiotics as a means of local treatment along with acaricides and antihistamines in the complex therapy of otodectosis of small domestic animals.
ETHICAL ISSUES IN PRIVATE COMMERCIAL BANKS IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Ram Nanik , Khoso Immamuddin , Jamali Muhammad Bachal , Shaikh Faiz.M.
Published: October 2021

This research addressed the ethical issues in Private Commercial Banks in Pakistan. Data were collected from 500 respondents/Customers from cross sectional data by using simple random technique and data were analyses by using SPSS-18 version. A structural questionnaire was used as basic tool for data collection, analysis, validity and reliability. It was revealed that private commercial banks are not caring for the customers specially, four old Banks UBL, HBL, MCB, ABL. It was further concluded that most of the staff members who interact with the customers is non MBAs so that’s why their attitude towards the customers are not friendly.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS, EXTERNAL FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS AND INVESTMENT CHOICE: EVIDENCE FROM PAKISTANI FIRMS
Authors: AZAM Muhammad , SHAH Syed Anum
Published: October 2021

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of internal and external financial constraints on investment choice. The data have been taken from 9 major sectors (52 listed firms in the Karachi Stock Exchange) namely; Pharmaceutical & Bio Technology, Textile, Sugar, Tobacco, Chemicals, Oil and Gas, Fixed line Telecommunication, Industrial metal and Mining, and Cement sectors for the time period 2004 to 2010 on annual basis. Multiple regression analysis has been done to examine the relationship among firm’s size, dividend payout ratio, firm’s age, and investment. The empirical findings show that there is positive relationship between the firms’ size and investment while a negative relationship exists between firms’ age and investment. It also reports that there is negative relationship between dividend payout ratio and the investment. This shows that if a firm grows old or high dividend payout ratio then it will tend to spend less for expansion as compared to the young firms.
EFFECTS OF BUSINESS COMBINATION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM PAKISTAN’S BANKING SECTOR
Authors: Kouser Rehana , Saba Irum
Published: October 2021

This contemporary study addresses the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and provides insight to the impacts of M&A. It explores the effects of merger on profitability of the bank by using six different financial ratios. We have selected 10 commercial banks that faced M&A during the period from 1999 to 2010. The lists of banks were selected from the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE). Quantitative data analysis techniques are used for inference. Data were collected from the annual reports of the sample banks for the period of six years (three years before the combination and three after). Analysis was done by using paired t-test. Study concluded that our all alternate hypothesis are rejected because. The results recommend that operating financial performance of all commercial bank’s M&A included in the sample from banking industry had declined later. The results shows that there is a decline in all 6 ratios: profitability ratios, return on net worth ratios, invested capital, and debt to equity ratios. We can argue that increased performance after M&A is not necessary and it varies with contextual factors.
The use of Grey System Theory in predicting the road traffic accident in Fars province in Iran
Authors: Mohammadi Ali , Moradi leyla , Talebnejad Ahmad , Nadaf Abdolreza
Published: October 2021

Traffic accidents have become a more and more important factor that restrict the development of economy and threaten the safety of human beings. Considering the complexity and uncertainty of the influencing factors on traffic accidents, traffic accident forecasting can be regarded as a grey system with unknown and known information, so be analyzed by grey system theory. Grey models require only a limited amount of data to estimate the behavior of unknown systems. In this paper, first, the original predicted values of road traffic accidents are separately obtained by the GM (1,1) model, the Verhulst model and the DGM(2,1) model. The results of these models on predicting road traffic accident show that the forecasting accuracy of the GM(1,1) is higher than the Verhulst model and the DGM(2,1) model. Then, the GM(1,1) model is applied to predict road traffic accident in Fars province.
An Analysis of Globalization and Higher Education in Malaysia
Authors: Arokiasamy Anantha Raj A.
Published: October 2021

This study aims to examine the impact of globalization on private higher education in Malaysia. The impact of globalization and the development of knowledge-based economy have caused much dramatic change to the character and functions of higher education in Malaysia. The major trend is the reforming and restructuring of private higher education in Malaysia to make it more competitive globally. If Malaysia is serious in turning into an “education hub”, strategies and policies have to be in place to attract international students to study with a local university with international standards.
The Effect of Intellectual Property Rights and Information and Communication Technology on Human Development Index in Developing Countries During 2005-2010
Authors: Monsef Abdolali , Monsef Abdolali , Sameti Majid , Mojahednia Mahsa
Published: October 2021

Recently the effect of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on human development index (HDI) is a new subject which has been considered in economics. Most of the economists believe that not paying enough attention to IPR would prevent the economical growth and development. On the other hand, different nations will have developed human resources when in addition to institutions and certain rules, the people of the society invent new things and the development in ICT can be the reason. The main purpose of this article is to study the effects of IPR and ICT on HDI in developing countries during 2005-2010. In this study we use panel data and the indicators from United Nations Human Development Report (UNDP) and World Bank.
FACTORS AFFECTING EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION OF PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR
Authors: Parvin Mosammod Mahamuda , Kabir M M Nurul
Published: October 2021

The Pharmaceutical sector plays a vital role in underpinning the economic development of a country. This study attempts to evaluate job satisfaction of employees in different pharmaceutical companies. It focuses on the relative importance of job satisfaction factors and their impacts on the overall job satisfaction of employees. It also investigates the impacts of pharmaceutical type, work experience, age, and sex differences on the attitudes toward job Satisfaction. The result shows that salary, efficiency in work, fringe supervision, and co-worker relation are the most important factors contributing to job satisfaction. The overall job satisfaction of the employees in pharmaceutical sector is at the positive level. The nature of business operation, the work culture and the level of job satisfaction have undergone sea change for the pharmaceutical companies. As a business proposition initiated huge investment whereas majority of their stocks is going down bringing a high level of apprehension related to job security among its employees. This research paper highlights some of these problems and presents a picture of level of job satisfaction among employees of pharmaceutical companies. It also identifies unique issues of job satisfaction in the companies. Pharmaceuticals Companies are selected for the research because they are currently undergoing continued expansion. In order to gain competitive advantage and adapt to the dramatic changing environment, it is important for them to achieve management efficiency by increasing employee satisfaction in the organisation. Hence this research was mainly undertaken to investigate on the significance of factors such as working conditions, pay and promotion, job security, fairness, relationship with co-workers and supervisors in affecting the job satisfaction. This paper presents a comprehensive diagnosis of job satisfaction indices of pharmaceutical business, the factors causing the dissatisfaction & suggestions to improve them.
MODERATING CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM) TO ENHANCE FIRM PERFORMANCE THROUGH CONTINUOUS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Patrick Oladele Olajide
Published: October 2021

The banking sector in Nigeria went through various reforms in the last few years and this has resulted in stiff competition in the industry. Based on this the few surviving ones are making concerted efforts to stabilize in the ever changing competitive and uncertain business environment. More importantly, the banks have come to realized that building long-term relationship with their customer is sine qua non to achieving sustainable competitive advantage. This study examines the link between customer relationship management and performance on the banking sector. The researcher built a model using continuous product development to moderate the effect that CRM has on bank performance. Data using primary source was collected from the financial market through a cross sectional survey in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Two pretests of the questionnaire were performed for validity and reliability assessment. Based on extensive review of literature, a 54 item capturing all major sub processes in implementing CRM was evaluated. The Data collected were fitted into regression model. The result indicates that CRM implementation processes are associated with better firm performance more importantly when it is moderated by continuous product development.
CULTURAL CONSEQUENCES OF KAR KARI A CASE STUDY OF JACOBABAD- SINDH-PAKISTAN
Authors: Phulpoto Najma Noor , SHAH AISHA BASHIR , Shaikh Faiz.M.
Published: October 2021

This research investigates the cultural consequences of Karo Kari. Data were collected from 500 respondents from Jacobabad and their vicinity. A structural questionnaire was developed for the reliability and validity of the data. It was revealed that more than 500 cases of Karo Kari reported from Jacobabad District in their vicinity. It was further revealed that cultural consequences and poor literacy rate are major cause of Karo kari. The biggest challenges which they were facing they were doing all business in house, lack of marketing facilities, Karo Kari criminal activities and they were deprived from the basic rights. The number of women who died of stove burns in the first six months of 1992 was 500 compared to 570 murders that took place at the same time
Characteristics of Lapis Intermediate Mixture Using Straw Ash as a Filler Substitution Material
Authors: Pakka Agnis Irman E. , Rachman Rais , Alpius
Published: October 2021

This study aims to determine the characteristics the mixture of intermediate layers using straw ash as a substitute for cement filler. The method in this research is to test the characteristics of the straw ash, then design the composition of the intermediate lastton mix, as well as the marshall test to obtain the characteristics of the intermediate layer of lastton using straw ash as a cement filler substitution. Where the ash content of straw used as a substitute for cement filler is 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of the weight of cement filler. The results showed that the stability, Flow, VIM, VMA, and VFB at 0%, 25%, 50% straw ash content met the 2018 bina marga specifications, while VMA at 75% straw ash content did not meet the 2018 bina marga specifications, and VMA, VFB at 100% straw ash content also does not meet the 2018 bina marga specifications.
Comparison and analysis of applications of ID3, CART decision tree models and neural network model in medical diagnosis and prognosis evaluation
Authors:   Department of Structural Heart Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China and Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing. Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Appratus Innovation, Beijing 100037, China, Liu Zeye , Pan Xiangbin ,   Department of Structural Heart Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China and Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing. Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Appratus Innovation, Beijing 100037, China
Published: October 2021

Objective: To analyze the performance of each algorithm model under different processing conditions such as data preprocessing (standardization, normalization and regularization), balancing and shuffling based on the data attributes of three common research types in clinical studies as the research examples. To compare and analyze advantages and disadvantages of the decision tree model and the neural network model in clinical studies as well as their scope of application. Methods: Python was used to construct ID3 and CART decision tree models. Three typical clinical research data sets were downloaded from UCI and used to perform data preprocessing, balancing, and shuffling on the models. The model evaluation indexes included time complexity, accuracy, precision, recall and F1-Score. As for visualization, the model results, confusion matrix and ROC curve were drawn. The importance rankings of different data set attributes on the model results were also analyzed. In addition, one typical data set was selected to conduct the comparative analysis by using the neural network model. SPSS was used to perform the significance analysis of different data processing schemes. The SPSS platform was used to conduct the statistical test of the results. Results: (1) There were a total of 96 decision trees based on 2 decision tree algorithms, 3 data sets, 4 types of data preprocessing, 2 balanced choices and 2 shuffling choices. (2) The AUC value of the Thoracic Surgery Data Set significantly increased after balancing with a maximum increase of 0.3, which was statistically significant (P <0.01). (3) The AUC value of the Breast Cancer Wisconsin (Diagnostic) Data Set generally increased after normalization, which decreased after regularization. The maximum decrease was 0.6 without statistical significance (P = 0.3). (4) The AUC value of the Statlog (Heart) Data Set increased after regularization but it was not statistically significant. The maximum increase was 0.03. (5) Data balancing and shuffling can increase the AUC value. (6) The performance of the neural network model was between the best and worst performance of the decision tree model.
Caricature and the Colonization Machine: The Nib's “Empire” Issue as a Comic Stretch of the Imagination
Authors: Gilbert Christopher J.
Published: October 2021

To see comicality in the reach of imperialism is to see the rhetorical force of empire itself in collective imaginations. This article approaches matters of empire through the lens of caricature. More specifically, it frames caricature as a rhetorical counterforce to images and ideas of imperialism. Comics publication the Nib put out an “Empire” issue in 2019. In an effort to figure out how a comic stretch of the imagination represents empire across histories, geographic locations, and cultural milieus for what it is—a mechanism of disimagination—I explore several standout comics and editorial cartoons in the issue. Looking at themes of monumentality and the taint of collective memory, historical revisionism and historiographical ridicule, and cultural dominion, I argue that caricature in the Nib's “Empire” issue reimagines imperialism, comically, as a complex (even if reductive) way of organizing a lack of imagination.
Nazife Şişman, Dijital Çağda Müslüman Kalmak
Authors: ŞENGİL Mustafa
Published: October 2021

Dijital Çağda Müslüman Kalmak, Nazife Şişman tarafından kaleme alınmış, 158 sayfa, İnsan Yayınları tarafından ilk baskısı 2016 yılında olmak üzere beş baskısı yapılmış (elimizdeki 5. Baskı), üç ana bölümden oluşan bir kitaptır. Kitaptaki yazılar, “Bildiğimiz Kitabın Sonu”, “Dijital Çağda Gören Kim, Görünen Kim?” ve “Teknolojinin İnşa Ettiği Yeni Kültür” adlı üç ana başlık altında toplanmaktadır. Yazar Dijital Çağda Müslüman KAlmak adını verdiği kitabında günümüz şartarında gelişen olaylar karşısında müslümanın tavrını kendi perspektifinden anlatmaktadır.
DYNAMICS OF SENSITIVITY OF AMBIENT SENSITIVITY IN KARAGANDA REGION 2018-2020
Authors: ИСАБЕКОВА А.М. , КАЛИЕВА Ш.С. , ЛАВРИНЕНКО А.В. , ТИШКАМБАЕВ Е.Б.
Published: October 2021

В работе приведены результаты анализа локального микробного пейзажа и чувствительности возбудителей инфекций кожи и мягких тканей за период 2018-2020 гг. в стационарах Карагандинской области.
INFLUENCE OF OZONE THERAPY ON THE DYNAMICS OF HUMORAL IMMUNITY INDEXESIN OBSERVATION OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Authors: ЖУКЕМБАЕВА А. М. , ЛАТКИНА К.С. , КАПАРОВА К. М. , КУАТ А.К. , АТХАН Ж. К. , АТХАН Г. К. , КАЛИЕВ Ж. А. , НИЯЗОВА Г. И. , МУТЕН Н. С. , МУСТАФА Б. Ж.
Published: October 2021

Проведен анализ результатов изменений иммунологических показателей на фоне проводимого лечения обострения ХОБЛ, проведенного у 55 больных. Все больные, рассматриваемые в нашей работе, подписали письменное информированное согласие на участие в программе исследований и неразглашении личных данных. Установлено, что через 7 суток после начала лечения уровень IgM в сыворотке крови во II группе, где проводилась озонотерапия, был достоверно меньше, чем в I, что свидетельствовало о более быстрой регрессии воспалительного процесса во II группе (P< 0,05). При этом показатели HCT-индуцированного фагоцитоза, на фоне проводимой озонотерапии во II группе, были достоверно больше, чем в I, где озонотерапия не проводилась (P<0,05). То есть, резервы кислород зависимой фагоцитарной активности нейтрофилов во II группе на фоне проведения озонотерапии были более функционально активны. Особого внимания заслуживает то, что во II группе элиминация ЦИК происходила достоверно быстрее, чем в I (P< 0,05). Это свидетельствовало об эффективности применения озонотерапии при лечении обострения ХОБЛ. Таким образом, положительное влияние инфузионной озонотерапии на различные звенья воспаления при обострении ХОБЛ свидетельствуют о перспективности дальнейших исследований в этом направлении.

The analysis of the results of changes in immunological parameters in the treatment of complications of COPD in 55 patients. All patients considered in our study signed a written informed consent to participate in the study program and not to disclose their personal data. Serum IgM levels in group II treated with ozone therapy 7 days after the start of treatment were significantly lower than in group I, indicating a more rapid regression of the inflammatory process in group II (P <0.05). At the same time, the incidence of HCT-induced phagocytosis in group II ozone therapy was significantly higher than in group I without ozone therapy (P <0.05). That is, in the context of ozone therapy, the reserves of oxygen-dependent phagocytic activity of neutrophils of group II were functionally active. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that the elimination of AIC in group II was faster than in group I (P <0.05). This demonstrated the effectiveness of ozone therapy in the treatment of COPD exacerbations. Thus, the positive effect of infusion ozone therapy at different stages of inflammation during the exacerbation of COPD indicates the prospects for further research in this area.
THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF TREATMENT OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IN CHILDREN (review)
Authors: САДИЕВА Н.А. , МАМЕДОВА А.Э.
Published: October 2021

В публикации авторы представили теоретический обзор распространения анемии у детей во всем мире, в том числе и в Азербайджане, роли железа в организме, причинах возникновения железодефицитной анемии и его классификации, особенностях проведения ферротерапии у детей, классификации железосодержащих средств применяемых в Азербайджане, протоколах лечения ЖДА у детей во всем мире, в том числе и в Азербайджане.

In the publication the authors presented a theoretical review of the spread of anemia in children worldwide, including Azerbaijan, the role of iron in the body, the causes of iron deficiency anemia and its classification, the peculiarities of ferrotherapy in children, the classification of iron-containing agents used in Azerbaijan, the treatment protocols for iron deficiency in children worldwide, including in Azerbaijan.
Euthanasia in Spain. Analysis compared with other legal regulations of the European Union
Authors: González Leonor María del Carmen , del Castillo Rodríguez Carlos , González Bueno Antonio
Published: October 2021

The publication of Organic Law 3/2021 regulating euthanasia (BOE 03.25.2021), converted Spain in the fourth country in the European Union to decriminalize such practice. In this article we analyze this rule and the introduction of euthanasia in the Health Service of the Spanish National Health System, which guarantees access to the provision. On the other hand, we will carry out a comparative study of other legal systems in the European Union in which this practice is allowed or penalized.
Extracellular vesicles in the host-helminth communication: biomedical applications
Authors: Marcilla Díaz Antonio
Published: October 2021

Extracellular vesicles participate in intercellular communications, altogether with classic mechanisms like direct contact between cells and the secretion of mediators. They have attracted considerable interest since their discovery in reticulocytes in 1983. The term includes different types of vesicles that vary in size and origin, with exosomes, microvesicles and apoptotic bodies as the major ones.
These structures are sorrounded by a lipid membrane, where various types of receptors are located, and can carry different cargo molecules, including sugars, proteins, nucleic acids and metabolites. They have been described in all kingdoms in nature (participating in both intercellular and inter-specific communications), in all types of biological fluids (as part of liquid biopsy). In fact, their presence in samples from both physiological and pathological processes has suggested them as excellent biomarkers. Their role in health and disease is being widely investigated.
In this context, the study of extracellular vesicles produced by parasites, and specifically by helminths, constitutes a growing field of research, with great biomedical interest, mainly in the control of infections caused by them. In fact, these vesicles can be used to generate rapid and specific diagnosis systems, to produce new tools for vaccination, and to identify targets for new treatments.
The ability of extracellular vesicles to modulate the immune response also opens new possibilities for their use against autoimmune diseases.
Água e sustentabilidade dos ecossistemas naturais: consequências de ocupações irregulares no Rio Paciência
Authors: Marques Walter Rodrigues , Nogueira Machado André , Oliveira Almeida Waldelice , Cerqueira Marques Ana Paula , Lucena Lima Assunção Ana Valéria , Pimentel Silva Vânia , Marques Francisca Maria Rodrigues
Published: October 2021

A pesquisa investigou a relação entre água e sustentabilidade de ecossistemas naturais decorrentes de ocupações irregulares, tendo como referência a Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Paciência e afluentes. Relatou brevemente sobre as bacias hidrográficas do Maranhão e da Ilha do Maranhão, destacando do Paciência. Utilizou-se como estudo de caso, a ocupação irregular de um sítio da APACO (Associação dos Produtores e Agricultores da Cidade Operária) a partir dos laudos técnicos da Defesa Civil Municipal de São Luís. Os técnicos, com base em quatro laudos, relataram que a área era inadequada para habitação, sendo propícia a plantações. Os laudos apontam irregularidades na construção das habitações, das fossas, apontando para a contaminação dos lençóis freáticos. Além dos apontamentos da Defesa Civil, há também o descarte de outros dejetos e resíduos sólidos na área, consequência da atuação antrópica, a qual está localizada na Bacia do Rio Paciência. Embora a APACO não esteja sendo apontada neste estudo como culpada pela contaminação ou assoreamento do Rio, o fato da ocupação irregular do espaço localizado no curso superior do rio, a torna propícia e em situação análoga para estudos e pesquisas de impactos ambientais.
As vitrinas da ciência da natureza na Argentina oitocentista
Authors: Vergara Moema de Rezende
Published: October 2021

O recente livro de Irina Podgorny e Maria Margaret Lopes veio para enriquecer ainda mais a área dos estudos sobre museus de ciência. As autoras se colocam como tributárias de Susan Sheets-Pyenson e seus estudos sobre “ciência colonial” desenvolvidos nos anos de 1980, sob o título de Cathedrals of science, onde se analisa também os Museus do Prata e o de Buenos Aires. [...]
desastres naturales en El Salvador, una descripción cronológica de sus impactos, 1900-2020
Authors: Marineros-Orantes E. A. , García-González M.
Published: October 2021

Con el objetivo de Sistematizar los principales desastres naturales  ocurridos en El Salvador y su impacto en la población en el periodo comprendido entre 1900 y 2020, se propone este artículo. Se incluyen datos  de los territorios en los que se presentaron estos eventos y algunos datos generados a partir de información existente para el período  correspondiente. Este proceso se realizó a través de grupos focales, entrevistas en profundidad realizadas en las áreas afectadas y el análisis teórico correspondiente. Se pudo observar que durante el período analizado, el riesgo se fue incrementando, con lo cual queda en evidencia los efectos que causan en la población.
Educação ambiental escolar a partir da agroecologia e da permacultura: a experiência do projeto Escola Permacultural
Authors: Martins Paolo De Castro , Maneschy Diogo Majerowicz , Menezes Juliana Sarcinelli , Guerra Roberta Donati Pignatari Vilela , Pereira Celso Sánchez
Published: October 2021

Este artigo tem como objetivo trazer reflexões sobre interlocuções existentes entre a agroecologia e a permacultura com a educação ambiental, mais especificamente com a educação ambiental escolar. Temos a intenção de trazer uma apresentação sobre como essas áreas temáticas podem atuar como elementos-chave para facilitar um processo pedagógico comprometido com o desvelamento e a busca de soluções para diferentes dimensões da crise socioambiental contemporânea. Nesse contexto, serão apresentados resultados de uma experiência de educação ambiental escolar que tem como base a agroecologia e a permacultura enquanto disciplinas escolares, oferecidas para o ensino médio de uma escola estadual da periferia da cidade do Rio de Janeiro.
YÜKSEK ADALET DİVANININ GEÇMİŞE ETKİLİ ŞEKİLDE YÜRÜRLÜKTEN KALDIRILMASI -7248 Sayılı Kanun Hakkında Bir Değerlendirme-
Authors: AKBULUT Emre , YARALI Maviş Esra , ÖZDEMİR Ömer Faruk
Published: October 2021

Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi yakın dönemde kabul ettiği 7248 sayılı Kanun ile 27 Mayıs 1960 tarihli askerî darbeden sonra kurulan Yüksek Adalet Divanı’nın hukuki dayanağını geçmişe etkili şekilde yürürlükten kaldırmıştır. Türkiye’de demokratik hayata geçilmesinden sonra icra edilen ilk askerî darbenin en önemli kurumlarından birini kurulduğu tarihten geçerli olacak şekilde yürürlükten kaldıran bu sıra dışı kanun, özellikle öğretide çeşitli eleştirilere maruz kalmıştır. Bu bağlamda, Yüksek Adalet Divanı’nın bir yargı organı olduğu kabulünden hareketle, 7248 sayılı Kanun’un Anayasa’ya ve erkler ayrılığı prensibine aykırı şekilde mahkeme kararlarını geriye dönük olarak hükümsüz hale getirdiği ileri sürülmüştür. Yine 7248 sayılı Kanun’un parlamentodaki görüşmeleri esnasında anılan kanun, askerî darbeler ve hakkaniyete aykırı yargılamalar arasında seçici davranmakla ve ayrım yapmakla itham edilmiştir. Bu çerçevede çalışmada 7248 sayılı Kanun’a yöneltilen bir kısım eleştiriler ele alınarak, adı geçen kanunun erkler ayrılığı prensibine ve Anayasa’ya aykırı olup olmadığı, hukuka aykırı yargılamalar arasında haksız bir ayrım yapıp yapmadığı ve bu kanunla ulaşılmak istenilen amacın alternatif başka yöntemlerle temin edilebilip edilemeyeceği sorularına yanıt aranmaktadır.
Impacts of Windfarm Development Activities on Rocky Plateaus - Discussions on Chalkewadi plateau, Dist. Satara, Maharashtra
Authors: Karandikar Manasi , Ghate Ketaki , Kulkarni Ketaki
Published: October 2021

Rocky plateaus are ecologically very important as they harbor special diversity and are part of catchments of major rivers of Maharashtra. Detailed studies on the components and fragility of rocky plateau ecosystems are sparse. Recently, the instances of these plateaus being subjected to various land use changes without detailed assessments, have affected the balance of the complex ecosystem and the services offered by them. Windfarm development is one major activity on the rocky plateaus for which little data is available on ecosystem level impacts.

Results of the present study describe the Chalkewadi plateau complex, Satara district and impacts on the plateau surface brought about by the development of a high-density windfarm. Broad observations were made on the changing land use, microhabitats and associated vegetation. Manual analysis of Google Earth images of the plateau was done to understand the nature and scale of the ground-level disturbance.

Results show that even though the actual area under windmill establishment is relatively smaller compared to the total plateau area, its environmental footprint is relatively large. The network of temporary and permanent roads, created to erect and operate the windfarm, has dissected the habitat and corridors of wildlife movement. An increase in road kill incidences was observed. Roads have also initiated erosional features all along the plateau surface. Disturbance due to windfarms is widespread on the plateau with the only exception being in the Reserve Forest area and disconnected smaller plateaus.

Our results complement conclusions from other studies regarding negative impacts of windfarms on birds and reptiles. Thus overall impact of windfarms, in terms of habitat destruction is significant and should be studied in depth before establishment of wind farms.

Establishment of windfarms on ecologically sensitive areas should be avoided as far as possible. However, we recommend good ecological management practices that could reduce the impacts, if wind farm establishment is inevitable. The recommendations can be applied to other plateaus in Sahyadri where windfarms are already in place
Strategi Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Menanggulangi Tindakan Bullying Siswa
Authors: Fuad Syaiful , Sumarwati Sumarwati , Fauziyah Asma Naily , AR Zaini Tamin
Published: October 2021

This research stems from the author's observations as a teacher at SMPN 2 Waru Sidoarjo, who often finds bullying by students. From these activities, the authors conducted a study that aims to find out what forms of bullying acts and strategies for Islamic Religious Education Teacher teachers in dealing with bullying behavior in students. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative research with a case study approach. This study found that the forms of bullying carried out by children such as pushing their friends' bodies, mocking, insulting their families, kicking, hitting, pushing their heads, and so on. There are three strategies used by Islamic Religious Education teachers in dealing with bullying behavior: first, the lecture strategy, providing direction and advice to students. Second, the punishment strategy is given by memorizing short verses, cleaning the classroom, and other punishments that are negotiated with the school and parents. The author recommends several things: first, guidance to students must be carried out continuously, whether at school, at home or in the community. Second, communicate intensely with the guardians of students. This activity is carried out to inform parents of student activities properly. Third, teachers must prioritize exemplary. Because learning in class will be meaningful if it is supported by good examples. Fourth, schools must make standard rules that become laws to combat student bullying.
A Fast and Simple Face Detection Algorithm Using Neural Network and Its Implementation on FPGA
Authors:   Department of Electrical Engineering, Hamedan University of Technology, Hamedan, Iran, Mohammadi Mohammad Hossein Doost , Garousi Arman
Published: October 2021

Face recognition is one of the interesting types of biometric which determines the presence or absence of human faces in the picture. In this paper, a face recognition system is presented that benefits from an optimized architecture based on the MLP neural network. The proposed method considerably improves the speed and the accuracy of detection compared to traditional architectures of neural network. To reduce the overall computation, neural network is organized so that to be able to rule out the majority of the non-image areas located in the image’s background before applying the main algorithm. An important advantage of this new architecture is its homogeneous structure that makes it suitable for optimized implementation on a hardware platform. In this work, FPGA is used as the platform for implementation of the proposed algorithms. The implementation was done considering Taylor expansion of the activation functions. The performance of the proposed method and the implemented system was evaluated on the BioID dataset. Accomplishment of the proposed method is high precision while reducing training time and total calculations, together with appropriate robustness. Finally, a comparison with other face recognition methods has been done to show the performance of the presented system. The comparison result shows that the proposed system outperforms the other mentioned methods.
Piezoelectric Insole
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engg., Sreenidhi Institute of Science & Technology, India,, Mudda Mallikarjun
Published: October 2021

Envisaged research planned so as to turn the kinetic energy generated by walking into power, which is then deposited in a compact battery pack, into a shoe insole. Health has been on the edge because of our hectic and torpid lives. Here we address a system utilizing piezoelectric material that furnishes mobile devices as an alternate means of powering etc. It can also be meant for emergency lighting applications such as flashlights and emergency torch.
WORK ENGAGEMENT AMONG HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS
Authors: Cisneros Esther , Meda-Lara Rosa Martha , Yeo Ayala María del Carmen , Palomera Chávez Andrés , Pérez Gómez Héctor Raúl , Moreno-Jimenez Bernardo , Loreto Lara-Cabrera Mariela
Published: October 2021

Background: Work engagement is defined as a positive, fulfilling, work-related state of mind characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption. Even though volunteers at hospitals are deeply engaged in their unpaid work, there are no quick tools for measuring work engagement among these volunteers. The Ultra-short UWES-3 is a valuable research tool to measure engagement, indicating the need for its validation among volunteers.

Several recent studies have explored the role of work engagement in volunteer work, mostly focusing on volunteers working in social and nonprofit settings. Little is known about how work engagement contributes to the well-being and quality of life of volunteers working in hospitals. Furthermore, in this context, the relationship between work engagement and burnout, referred to as a psychological syndrome of emotional exhaustion, is poorly understood.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to examine the factor structure of the UWES-3, and to undercover possible associations between work engagement, well-being, quality of life, and burnout among volunteers.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study collected self-reported anonymous data from adults connected to volunteer organizations in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Results: Confirmatory factor analysis supported the scale’s unidimensional structure. While well-being and quality of life were positively associated with work engagement, exhaustion showed the strongest negative relationship to work engagement.

Discussion: Our results support the validity of the UWES-3 and suggest that work engagement contributes to well-being and quality of life, while exhaustion is negatively associated with work engagement. From a wider perspective, results from this study provide important insights to guide stakeholders, such as hospital administrators and volunteer organizations.

Conclusions: Our findings support the validity of the UWES-3 among hospital volunteers, suggesting that the scale is an appropriate work engagement measure in this setting. This study provides a new understanding of the relationship between work engagement, burnout, and psychological variables among hospital volunteers.
2019 LIMA DECLARATION
Authors: Appleyard James
Published: October 2021

This Declaration has emanated from the Latin American Conference on Person-Centered Medicine, held in Lima-Peru on December 13 and 14, 2019, organized by the Peruvian Association of Person Centered Medicine (APEMCP), the Latin American Network of Person Centered Medicine (RLMCP), and the International College of Person Centered Medicine (ICPCM); under the auspices of the Peruvian Association of Faculties of Medicine (ASPEFAM), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO / WHO), and the San Marcos National University (UNMSM).