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METHODS OF METALIZATION OF CERAMICS USED IN PRODUCTION OF POWER ELECTRONIC MODULES AND ELECTRIC VACUUM DEVICES
Authors: Kasianenko Vadym
Published: November 2020

Power electronic modules are used in engineering related to the need to transmit high-current signals. Typical areas of application of such modules are aircraft navigation systems, elements of switching power circuits and other high-load connections. The central unit of the module is a ceramic base, on which conductive tracks are formed and electronic components are mounted. The finished substrate is often called a switchboard. The substrate performs two main functions: Is the dielectric basis of the printed circuit formed on one or two sides. Provides heat dissipation emitted by semiconductor crystals and circuit elements. Used for substrates non-hygroscopic ceramics, heat-resistant, is an insulating material with high mechanical and dielectric properties. It is relatively easy to manufacture and low cost. In the manufacture of power modules using ceramic substrates of aluminum oxide or nitride with a multilayer metallized coating with a thickness of several microns to several tens of microns (depending on the application), which provides the required degree of adhesion of the coating to ceramics and applied on one or both sides. The main requirements for the finished product are the minimum dimensions and low cost of materials and production process. In addition, the decisive factors are high technical characteristics, resistance to environmental influences and reliability. The design of the finished module must provide minimum values of transient thermal resistances, distributed inductances of power busbars, high insulation voltage. Adhesion strength depends on many factors: coating technology, film material, substrate material; and may decrease during operation of the finished product. During the operation of power modules, they are subjected to thermal and mechanical loads, including vibration. This leads to the destruction of components from overheating and damage to the mechanical damage of the modules. Often the failure occurs in the structure of the substrate-coating conductor. The main reason for this destruction is the low adhesive strength of the metal film to the ceramic base.
LAPAROSCOPIC MANAGEMENT OF COMMON BILE DUCT STONES
Authors: Prasad Binit , Kumar Mukesh , Jana Debarshi
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Common Bile Duct stones (CBD) are found in approximately 16% of the patients undergoing Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Till recently, the gold standard for treating CBD stones was endoscopic removal, if that failed, then open surgery. However, in the laparoscopic era, the best treatment for CBD stones is a matter of debate and it continues to evolve. The objective of the present study is to determine that laparoscopic CBD exploration (LCBDE) is a safe, feasible and single-stage option for the management of CBD stones.
Materials and Methods :Out of the 2900 laparoscopic cholecystectomies we did selective intraoperative cholangiogram in 262 patients who were suspected to have CBD stones based on deranged liver function tests, dilated CBD with or without CBD stone on sonography or having the history of recent jaundice/pancreatitis. If CBD stone was found, either a transcystic or transcholedochal exploration was done depending on the size, site, number of stones and CBD diameter. Choledochotomy was closed over a t-tube in the majority of the patients. Primary closure of CBD was done in few patients and in one patient we placed an antegrade stent and in another we placed endoscopic stent into the CBD laparoscpically which was removed after four weeks.
Results :Till date we have performed LCBDE in 64 patients. Transcystic exploration was done in 14 patients and transcholedochal exploration was done in 46 cases out of which 2 patients had minor biliary leak which settled on conservative treatment in 2-3 days. Four patients required conversion to open surgery as there were multiple stones. We did not have any major complication and on 6 months follow-up in 76% patients, none was found to have residual stone.
Conclusion :The treatment of CBD stones depends on the resources available, technical limitations and the surgeon’s expertise. Laparoscopic CBD exploration is a safe, feasible and single-stage option for the management of CBD stones.
A CLINICAL CASE OF RETROPERITONEAL LIPOSARCOMA
Authors: Durgesh N. Siva , Guduri S.P.B. , Jahnavi D. , Chowdary T. Nayanika
Published: November 2020

Retroperitoneal sarcoma(RPS) accounts for 15% of all sarcomas commonly presenting as abdominal mass(90%), weightloss (20%),neurologic (20%), urinary (10%),pain &discomfort, bowel obstruction, para neoplastic syndrome(hypoglycemia).70% presents with tumour more than 20cm & 20% present with metastasis. Liposarcoma is the most common retroperitoneal sarcoma. It can be well differentiated, dedifferentiated, myxoid, round cell and pleomorphic type.
The Data Collection Capabilities of Third-Party iOS Developers
Authors: Srivastava Kunal
Published: November 2020

The world of technology is changing. It used to be one
where users could post on social media, order clothes online,
and play mobile games without a care in the world. As time
progressed, companies eventually realized that they could
collect small pieces of information from a user’s technological habits, and use that to form a profile of the user of some
sort. Such a profile could be used for marketing, grouping, or
even just to sell-off. I conducted a study of mobile device application developers, specifically relating to iOS third-party
applications. This is more of a hidden loophole in the “security” of Apple’s iOS. This is important to the field of data privacy because many users use third-party applications without the knowledge of what data is being taken and when it
is being taken. I used a packet-monitoring service to listen
in on third-party applications and wrote a script to filter out
relevant pieces of data that were being sent back to an application’s server. The findings of this study concluded that
third-party iOS applications have unmonitored power to access pieces of information like contacts, location, and emails.
Physiological and biochemical parameters of apricot cultivars under drought conditions on the Southern Coast of the Crimea
Authors: Paliy I. N. , Gubanova T. B. , Paliy A. E. , Melkozerova E. A. , Mesyats N. V. , Gorina V. M.
Published: November 2020

In order to determine special features of the photosynthetic apparatus activity and the content of thread compounds in various apricot cultivars during the period of maximum drought probability on the Southern Coast of the Crimea, we studied the concentration of proline, phenolic compounds and chlorophylls, as well as the parameters of chlorophyll fluorescence induction (CFI) in some apricot cultivars ( Prunus armeniaca Lam.), characterized by various degree of drought tolerance (‘Alupkinsky’, ‘Krymskiy Amur’) are weakly resistant; Khurmai cultivar is characterized by labile resistance, and the cultivars Kazachok, Professor Smykov, Nagycorosi Orias are drought tolerant cultivars). It has been found out that drought-resistant cultivars are characterized by a relatively low content of proline in their leaves. It is supposed that this amino acid is involved in the protective reactions of apricot plants under water stress. The results of the photosynthetic apparatus studies in the presented cultivars demonstrated that in leaves, water loss less than 20% caused reversible changes in the parameters of CFI. An increase in the water deficit up to 25-30% caused the destruction of PS2 in weakly drought-resistant cultivars. The most stable photosynthetic apparatus activity was noticed in the cultivar Nagycorosi Orias. Deviations in photosynthesis processes were most pronounced during the period of water restoration in leaves.
State analysis of horticulture and peach culture in the world
Authors: Smykov A. V. , Mesyats N. V.
Published: November 2020

Aim and task: conduct an analysis of scientific and technical literature, identify trends in world production of fruit crops and peaches. Methods. The article uses official data from the FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (Statistics Division) (http://www.fao.org/faostat/ru), Federal Customs Service (http://customs.ru/statistic), Federal State Statistics Service (https://www.gks.ru). Statistical reports for the period from 1998 to 2017 were taken for analysis. The article uses official data from the FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (Statistics Division) (http://www.fao.org/faostat/ru), Federal Customs Service (http://customs.ru/statistic), Federal State Statistics Service (https://www.gks.ru). Statistical reports for the period from 1998 to 2017 were taken for analysis. Results. The volume of fruit produced, the area under orchards is increasing annually throughout the world. The highest yield (20.0 - 37.7 t / ha) for all crops was achieved in the USA, the Netherlands, Egypt, France, Italy and others, and the gross fruit yield (2565 - 877177 thousand tons) is the highest in China, the USA, Turkey, India, Iran and others. The total volume of imports of the main types of fruits to Russia in 2016 amounted to 4,159.6 thousand tons, which is 4.6% or 181.7 thousand tons more than in 2015. In the structure of fruit supplies, the largest share in 2016, bananas, tangerines, apples, oranges, lemons, pears, grapes occupied. Peach remains in the world one of the main stone fruit crops. The leaders in the production of peach fruits are China, Italy, Spain, USA, Greece. In Russia, there is a shortage of peach production. Its import is 37.4 thousand tons of fruits (2016) and exceeds its own production. Main conclusions. The most important task remains the development of horticulture in Russia and the reduction of fruit imports on the domestic market.
Introduction research of Iris species in the Stavropol botanical garden
Authors: Grishchenko E. N.
Published: November 2020

In the process of plant introduction, the main task is to study the features of their biology and ecology, and as a result, their adaptive capabilities in specific climatic conditions. In nature, species of iris ( Iris L.) are widely distributed from the Northern regions to the subtropics and have a great ecological plasticity. In the conditions of the Stavropol upland, it is possible to successfully grow representatives of the genus iris from different parts of its range. The collection of irises in the Stavropol Botanical garden has 19 species. Species of Iris furcata, I. notha, and I. pumila that are common in grass-turf and meadow steppes, and I. pseudonotha that are common in wet meadows, have a stability in the conditions of culture, and they have an annual abundant flowering and fruiting. The timing of the beginning of generative phases of I. pumila development in culture and natural populations of the Stavropol upland varies within 5-7 days. In comparison with other species of local flora in the collection I. pseudonotha is most susceptible to diseases, for species I. halophila flowering is not observed every year. Some of the species in the collection are of Far Eastern Asian origin: I. domestica, I. ensata, I. lactea, I. laevigata, I. oxypetala, I. sanguinea and North American - I. versicolor. Among them, I. domestica shows the least frost and drought resistance, the flowering of the species occurs during the hottest period - the third decade of July, however, in some years, high seed productivity was observed for the species. Irregular flowering in the I-II decade of May was observed for I. lactea and I. oxypetala. The species I. ensata blooms in early June, a month earlier than in natural populations. Most of the Iris species in the collection are stable, and to a lesser extent adaptive potential is shown by species with a narrow ecological and phytocenotic affiliation - I. domestica, I. scariosa, I. halophila, and I. lactea . Species I. pseudonotha, I. domestica, and I. graminea do not reach their natural values in terms of habitus.
NEURAL NETWORK METHOD OF ADAPTING THE PARAMETERS OF THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTERFACE
Authors: Обухов А.Д. , Краснянский М.Н. , Николюкин М.С.
Published: November 2020

Рассматривается проблема выбора оптимальных параметров интерфейса в информационных системах с целью его персонализации под предпочтения пользователя и возможности его оборудования. В настоящее время для ее решения используется алгоритмическое обеспечение и статистическая обработка предпочтений пользователей, что не обеспечивает достаточной гибкости и точности. Поэтому в данной работе предлагается применение разработанного метода адаптации параметров интерфейса, основанного на анализе и обработке пользовательской информации с помощью нейронных сетей. Научная новизна метода заключается в автоматизации сбора, анализа данных и настройки интерфейса за счет использования и интеграции нейронных сетей в информационную систему. Рассмотрена практическая реализация предлагаемого метода на Python. Экспертная оценка адаптивности интерфейса тестовой информационной системы после внедрения разработанного метода показала его перспективность и эффективность. Разработанный метод показывает лучшую точность и низкую сложность программной реализации относительно классического алгоритмического подхода. Полученные результаты могут использоваться для автоматизации процесса выбора компонентов интерфейса различных информационных систем. Дальнейшие исследования заключаются в развитии и интеграции разработанного метода в рамках фреймворка адаптации информационных систем

Here we consider the problem of choosing the optimal parameters of the interface in information systems with the aim of personalizing it for the preferences of the user and the capabilities of his equipment. Currently, algorithmic support and statistical processing of user preferences are used to solve it, which does not provide sufficient flexibility and accuracy. Therefore, in this work, we propose the application of the developed method for adapting interface parameters based on the analysis and processing of user information using neural networks. The scientific novelty of the method is to automate the collection, analysis of data and interface settings through the use and integration of neural networks in the information system. We consider the practical implementation of the proposed method in Python. An expert assessment of the adaptability of the interface of the test information system after the implementation of the developed method showed its availability and efficiency. The developed method shows the best accuracy and low complexity of software implementation relative to the classical algorithmic approach. The results obtained can be used to automate the selection of interface components for various information systems. Further research consists in the development and integration of the developed method within the framework of the information systems adaptation framework
ROLE OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF DENTAL DISEASES IN MILITARY SERVICE
Authors: Соколов Филипп Сергеевич , Гуревич Константин Георгиевич , Пустовалов Дмитрий Анатольевич , Каражелясков Олег Петрович , Крихели Нателла Ильинична
Published: November 2020

Заболевания полости рта являются одними из наиболее распространенных заболеваний, с которыми сталкивается здравоохранение во всем мире. Эта проблема затрагивает людей всех возрастных групп. Анализ литературных данных позволяет выделить множество факторов риска развития кариеса и его осложнений, которые могут касаться военнослужащих помимо несбалансированного питания, курения, неудовлетворительной гигиены полости рта и нерегулярного посещения стоматолога. Множество международных исследований демонстрируют актуальность проблемы стоматологических заболеваний среди военнослужащих, указывая на отсутствие своевременной диспансеризации, низкую мотивацию к регулярному посещению стоматолога и тщательному проведению самостоятельной гигиены полости рта. Кроме этого, стоит учитывать специфику выполняемых военными задач за весь период службы, во время которых они оказываются под воздействием множества неблагоприятных факторов, которые в свою очередь, влияют на микроэлементный состав организма, что непосредственно влияет на общее состояние здоровья. Необходимость применения в армии РФ более актуальных по своему составу витаминно-минеральных комплексов (ВМК) уже неоднократно описана в современных исследованиях. Но до настоящего времени не проводилось работ по изучению взаимосвязи между микроэлементным статусом организма и состоянием твердых тканей зубов и пародонта

Diseases of the oral cavity are one of the most common diseases that public health has worldwide. This problem affects people of all age groups. An analysis of literature data allows us to identify many risk factors for the development of caries and its complications, which may concern military personnel in addition to unbalanced nutrition, smoking, poor oral hygiene and irregular visits to the dentist. Many international studies demonstrate the urgency of the problem of dental diseases among military personnel, indicating the lack of timely medical examination, low motivation for regular visits to the dentist and thorough self-hygiene of the oral cavity. In addition, it is worth considering the specifics of the military tasks performed for the entire period of service, during which they are influenced by many unfavorable factors, which in turn affect the microelement composition of the body, which directly affects the overall health. The need to use in the army of the Russian Federation more relevant in its composition vitamin-mineral complexes (VMC) has been repeatedly described in modern studies. But so far no work has been done to study the relationship between the microelement status of the body and the state of hard tissues of teeth and periodontium
SELECTIVE LASER TRABECULOPLASTY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED OPHTHALMOPATHOLOGY
Authors: Рамазанова Лия Шамильевна , Субботина Татьяна Игоревна , Володин Павел Львович , Макконен Кристина Феликсовона , Мачехин Владимир Александрович , Хромых Валентина Константиновна
Published: November 2020

В пожилом возрасте сочетание первичной открытоугольной глаукомы с катарактой представляет актуальную медико-социальную проблему и требует новых методов лечения. Цель исследования - анализ результатов лечения у пациентов с далекозашедшей первичной открытоугольной глаукомы и возрастной катарактой методом селективной лазерной трабекулопластики. В клинических условиях проведена селективная лазерная трабекулопластика 24 пациентам пожилого возраста с сочетанной первичной открытоугольной глаукомой и катарактой. При оценке результатов лечения изучались морфометрические и функциональные показатели зрительных функций общепринятыми в офтальмологической практике методами. Установлено, что селективная лазерная трабеклопластика снижает внутриглазное давление и стабилизирует глаукомный процесс. Использованный метод лечения сочетанной первичной открытоугольной глаукомы с катарактой обеспечивает достоверное уменьшение объёма глобальных потерь, увеличение толщины хориоидеи перипапиллярной и фовеальной области, суммы полей зрения. Поэтому данный метод селективной лазерной трабекулопластики следует активно применять у пациентов с первичной открытоугольной глаукомой и катарактой в пожилом возрасте

In old age, the combination of primary open-angle glaucoma with cataract is an urgent medical and social problem and requires new methods of treatment. The aim of the study was to analyze the results of treatment in patients with far-advanced primary open-angle glaucoma and age-related cataracts using selective laser trabeculoplasty. In clinical conditions, selective laser trabeculoplasty was performed in 24 elderly patients with combined primary open-angle glaucoma and cataracts. When evaluating the results of treatment, morphometric and functional indicators of visual functions were studied using methods generally accepted in ophthalmological practice. It was found that selective laser trabeculoplasty reduces intraocular pressure and stabilizes the glaucoma process. The used method of treatment of combined primary open-angle glaucoma with cataract provides a significant reduction in the volume of global losses, an increase in the thickness of the choroid of the peripapillary and foveal regions, and the sum of the fields of vision. Therefore, this method of selective laser trabeculoplasty should be actively used in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma and cataracts in the elderly
COMPREHENSIVE REFORMING OF TECHNOLOGICAL, FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS OF SKIN UNITS OF HOSPITALS
Authors: Донцов Владимир Григорьевич , Донцова Елена Владимировна , Новикова Любовь Анатольевна , Борзунова Лариса Николаевна
Published: November 2020

В статье доказана порочность переустройства только одной структурной системы (реструктуризации), так как это чревато поломками элементов, звеньев и блоков, сомой системы кожной службы. Допустимо лишь незначительная адаптация к конкретным условиям больниц, где это будет внедряться. Сформулированы понятия конечного результата работы врачей и структурных подразделений медицинских стационаров в современных условиях общественно-политической формации. Описаны преимущества реконструкции комплекса систем судебно-медицинской экспертизы как экспериментальной службы для кожного отделения городской многопрофильной больницы и работы самого кожного отделения. Описана форма структурного построения судебно-медицинской и кожной служб. По аналоги с экспертным учреждением ожидаются аналогичные изменение конечного результата в кожном подразделении многопрофильного стационара

The article proves the viciousness of the reorganization of only one structural system (restructuring), since this is fraught with breakdowns of elements, links and blocks, the soma of the skin service system. Only slight adaptation to the specific conditions of the hospitals where it will be implemented is acceptable. The concepts of the final result of the work of doctors and structural units of medical hospitals in the modern conditions of the socio-political formation are formulated. The advantages of reconstruction of a complex of forensic medical examination systems as an experimental service for the skin department of a city multidisciplinary hospital and the work of the skin department itself are described. The form of structural structure of forensic and skin services is described. By analogy with an expert institution, a similar change in the final result is expected in the skin department of a multidisciplinary hospital
DATABASE MANAGEMENT FOR FACIAL RECOGNITION SYSTEM
Authors: Sk. Naveed  , N.Ramya  , D.Manasa  , N. Ramya Sri
Published: November 2020

The face is one of the easiest ways to differentiate the individual identity of each other. Face recognition is a personal identification system that uses personal characteristics or facial features of a person to identify the person's identity. The most used human face recognition process is face detection ,where this procedure takes place very quickly in humans, except under certain conditions where the object is located at close distance. The purpose of this project is to develop face recognition based automated student attendance system. In order to achieve high quality performance, the test images and training images of this proposed approach are limited to frontal and upright facial images that consist of a single face only. The test images and training images have to be captured by using the same device to ensure no quality difference. In addition, the students have to register in the database to be recognized. The enrolment can be done on the spot through the user-friendly interface.
INTEGRATION OF USER INTERFACE WITH FACIAL RECOGNITION SYSTEM
Authors: D.Manasa  , N.Ramya Sri  , Sk.Naveed  , N.Ramya
Published: November 2020

Attendance of students in a large classroom is hard to be handled by the traditional system, as it is time-consuming and has a high probability of error during the process of inputting data into the computer. This paper proposed automated attendance marking system using face recognition technique. The system will help to find the positive and negative of the face and Eigen face algorithm for face recognition by using python programming and OpenCV library. The proposed method using PCA to resolve the problems such as lightning of the images, and the direction of the student faces. The attendance of the student was updated to the Excel sheet after student's face has been recognized.
KEYWORDS: PCA, Facial Recognition, ERP, Classroom, Attendance
TO STUDY ASPECTS OF DEGRADATION IN EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF UG STUDENTS BASED ON STATISTICAL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Authors: Prakash S. Chougule  , Tejaswi S.Kurane  , S. V.Patil  , DattatrayD.Balip  , Desai Rutuja M.  , Vinayak M .Sable  , JyotiT.Sutar
Published: November 2020

Identifying the factors that influence academic performance is an essential part of educational research. Here, we study the academic performance among a selected of 349 undergraduate students from different colleges in Kolhapur district. Our work is based on primary data collected using well designed questionnaires containing various attributes. Different statistical tools and techniques are used for anaysed different aspects of degradation in students educational performance. our study shows that teacher performance is excellent and all students are satisfies with quality of teaching.
KEYWORDS: Graphical Representation, Z- Test , Chisquare Test,ANOVA, Level of significance.
Brugada-like electrocardiogram pattern in a young man taking a proton-pump inhibitor
Authors: Michel de Lorgeril  , Mikael Rabaeus
Published: November 2020

The Brugada syndrome (BrS) is an electrical heart disease with complex inheritance (some cases with SCN5A mutations), characterized by specific electrocardiogram (ECG) markers and high risk of associated lethal ventricular arrhythmias [1]. The ECG signature of BrS consists of right precordial ST-segment elevation (≥2 mm) followed by negative T waves [1]. It sometimes includes the findings of right bundle branch block (RBBB). In certain cases, the typical ECG pattern is present intermittently which creates a potential problem for reaching the diagnosis of BrS. Another problem in diagnosing BrS is the presence of so-called Brugada phenocopies (BrPs), i.e. an acquired Brugada-like ECG pattern that are visually identical and indistinguishable from true BrS [2]. This ECG pattern can be caused by other conditions including ischemia of the ventricular septum and/or right ventricle or by taking certain medications [2]. Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely prescribed, often for prolonged use, and have been associated with electrolyte disturbances and cardiac arrhythmias [3,4]. We hereby present for the first time the case of a patient with an ECG suggestive of BrS while taking PPI; but no other medication known to cause BrS. The BrS ECG pattern disappeared a few months after stopping the medication.
Comparative Analysis of the Effects of Classroom as against Online Mode of Instruction on Students’ Psychomotor Performance in Woodwork Technology
Authors: Ayonmike Chinyere Shirley
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this study was to compare the psychomotor performance of students taught woodwork technology with classroom as against online mode of instruction in Nigerian Universities. Two research questions guided the study, as well, one (1) hypothesis was formulated and tested at .05 level of significance. The quasi experimental design was used and the population of the study was 67Undergraduate Students from the Department of Technical Education, Ebonyi State University Abakiliki. The sample of the study was 48 students comprising of 30 and 18 students from 100level and 200level respectively. The instrument for data collection was the Woodwork Technology Practical Skills Assessment Instrument (WTPSAI) for measuring the psycho-performance of Woodwork Technology students in the manufacturing of stool, office chairs, door frame, panel door, and brace and batten door. The instrument was developed by the researcher which was content and face validated by 3 research experts from Delta State University Abraka, one from Measurement and Evaluation and the other two from Technical Education. Treatment was administered to the two experimental groups using two different mode of instruction, after which data were collected by the researcher through the administration of WTPSAI by lecturer from the institution selected for the study. Data collected were analysed using T-test to test the hypothesis. The study revealed that classroom and online mode of instruction for teaching and learning woodwork technology have significant effects on students’ psychomotor performance in Woodwork Technology. Furthermore, unlike Classroom mode of instruction, Online Mode of Instruction appears to be more effective in terms of the acquisition of psychomotor skills. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that Woodwork Technology lecturers and instructors should integrate online mode of instruction in the implementation of Woodwork Technology curriculum which will aid in the production of competent woodwork Technology graduates that will be useful to him/her self and to the society.
A Case Study Investigating Faculty Work-Related Quality of Life (WRQoL) and the Efficacy of the WRQoL Scale in a Medium-sized Private Gulf Higher Education Institution
Authors: Thorpe Oshane , Walker Damion , Maghalseh Deema
Published: November 2020

The study evaluates the Happiness Department initiative in a Gulf Higher Education Institute (GHEI). The Department seeks to create a state of wellbeing among the teaching faculty members by mitigating the identified key stressors. The objectives of the study were: (i) To determine the correlation between stressors and faculty perception of the Happiness Department. (ii) Propose amendments to the WRQoL questionnaire to assist administrators in testing program efficacy. (iii). We found that to boost happiness, schools should indeed focus on the identified stressors. This exploratory study design uses the predetermined WRQoL Scale. It was found to be an accurate measure of overall work satisfaction. However, we present an adaptive model. The adaptive model we propose may be better suited for Gulf-based institutions. Faculty members unanimously perceive that a happiness department should exist that is tasked with minimising the workplace stressors.
Social and Emotional Challenges Encounter Jordanian Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Al-Masa'deh Mu'tasem M. , Younis Najati A. , Al-Zyoud Nawaf S. , Homidi Moayyad A.
Published: November 2020

The current study aims to identify daily social and emotional challenges encountered by parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its relation to some demographic variables. The study sample consists of 223 parents whose children having a diagnosis of ASD and receiving services at special education institutions in Amman, the capital city of Jordan. A validated scale was developed to measure social and emotional challenges. Findings revealed that while the most common social challenges were lacking social support, anger and aggression were the parents' dominant emotional challenges in this study. The association between the severity of ASD and the level of challenges was positive, whereas it was negative between household income and challenges. Parents of girls with ASD tended to experience a higher level of challenges.
Revitalizing Home Economics Education in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria Through ICT Use for Skill Acquisition for Global Relevance
Authors: Azonuche Juliana Ego
Published: November 2020

The study examined how to revitalize Home Economics education in tertiary institutions through ICT use for skill acquisition and global relevance. Three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. A descriptive survey was adopted for this study. 233 Lecturers and students constituted the population and 134 subjects were selected through simple random sampling method. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data and was analysed using mean, standard deviation and t-test analysis.  Findings showed 30 skills that can be acquired through ICT use in Home Economics teaching and learning, such as; scaling of foods, meal planning, budgeting, selection, purchasing of foodstuffs and preparation. Factors affecting teaching and learning Home Economics include; insufficient personnel to teach practical, teaching more of theory than practical in the course. 10 ways proffered on how to revitalize Home Economics education include; equipping laboratory with adequate ICT facilities, teachers and students being ICT proficient, Carrying out assignment online, among others.  It was concluded that since much skills can be learnt in Home Economics that enables learners to be relevant to self and the world, training and provision of ICT equipment is important in tertiary institutions.
Impact of Covid-19 on Higher Education Sectors in Sri Lanka: A Study based on South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Authors: Rameez A. , Fowsar M. A. M. , Lumna N.
Published: November 2020

Modern scientific and technological changes have enabled online education as an integral part of the education system in the contemporary world. Although online learning system was influential in the pre-Covid 19 periods to a certain extent, it has become an inevitable part of the teaching and learning process of higher education sectors during the Covid-19 era. As the Covid-19 posed enormous challenges on the traditional higher education system, there was a desperate need globally for every government to incorporate online education into their higher education system. However, online education was not given much importance in the Sri Lankan higher education sector before the Covid-19. But, the closure of universities due to Covid-19 had prompted the government of Sri Lanka to promote the online mode of education as an alternative solution to continue higher education activity during a crisis. Thus, online education has presently become an essential component of Sri Lanka's higher education sector. Nevertheless, there are many obstacles and challenges confronting the higher education sectors, particularly in the universities of Sri Lanka to perpetuate online education successfully. Against this backdrop, this study attempts to give an insight into the impact of Covid-19 on the teaching and learning process of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, and the challenges faced by the university in perpetuating online education system during the Covid-19. The findings of the study show that the university encountered several challenges in terms of online delivery, problems related to practical test via online mode, assessment, examination and supervision of the thesis. The study further highlights issues concerning online teaching and learning environment and a lack of online teaching and learning skills among staff and students that were considered critical to the smooth functioning of teaching and learning process of the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study argues that the university should focus on a hybrid education system to address the issues of online mode of education confronted by staff and students to make the teaching and learning process more effective.
Water Quality changes in the Elbe River Basin
Authors: Langhammer Jakub
Published: November 2020

In the course of the 90s, the Czech part of the Elbe river basin underwent a significant change in the quality of surface water. After a long period of intensified pollution hitting the peak at the end of the 80s, reduced amount of emissions from main industrial and municipal sources led to a lower pollution load of the Elbe and its principal tributaries. The scope and speed of such water quality changes is unprecedented in the Czech as well as in the European perspective. Decrease in the pollution level is however spatially limited to the Elbe river and its main tributaries. Further reduction of emission load will not result in corresponding decline of water pollution. This is due to different evolution of rivers of different sizes, but mainly to insufficient decrease of pollution load in the he ad stream areas of the river basin. It is this area of small watercourses that has to be in the centre of attention because without its radical changes it isn't possible to ensure permanent improvement of water quality in the Elbe and its tributaries.
The new EU water framework directive and participative evaluation processes: use of multicriteria tools in the evaluation of water management options in the Costa Del Sol (south Spain)
Authors: Paneque Salgado Pilar , Corral Quintana Serafín , Pereira Ângela Guimarăes , Del Moral Ituarte Leandro , Pedregal Mateos Belén
Published: November 2020

The European Union Water Framework Directive has become an engine of change in water policy, particularly in so far as it prioritises the rational use of water, restoration of the good ecological status of water ecosystems and public participation - diversity of perspectives and values - in decision-making, as a vital instrument to achieve these aims. This paper presents the results of the implementation of a participatory evaluation process to assess water management alternatives for the water supply in the Costa del Sol Occidental area in the province of Malaga. The techniques used in the process were multi-criteria evaluation and social research, with the involvement of the social actors identified in the analysis as a central tenet. It is maintained that by implementing participatory processes, it is possible to arrive at unconventional diagnoses, which can be developed into innovative water management alternatives, and that by taking into account all the values and interests at stake, it is possible to find solutions that overcome inertia, look beyond shortterm considerations and rationalize social conflicts and resistance.
Alfa 1 antitripsino fenotipų reikšmė lėtinės obstrukcinės plaučių ligos genezėje
Authors: Serapinas Danielius , Šitkauskienė Brigita , Sakalauskas Raimundas
Published: November 2020

Polinkis sirgti lėtine obstrukcine plaučių liga (LOPL) nulemtas tiek išorinės aplinkos, tiek genetinių veiksnių. Nors rūkymas yra vienas pagrindinių lėtinės obstrukcinės plaučių ligos rizikos veiksnių, egzistuoja ir įrodytas genetinis polinkis sirgti šia liga, kai yra įgimta alfa 1 antitripsino (AAT) stoka. Alfa 1 antitripsino stoka – viena dažniausių europiečių genetinių ydų, pažeidžianti maždaug 1 iš 1600–3000 asmenų. AAT – proteazių inhibitorius, apsaugantis plaučių audinį nuo žalingų išorinės ir vidinių veiksnių. Kai stinga šios antiproteazės, ardomos alveolių sienelės ir formuojasi lėtinė obstrukcinė plaučių liga arba emfizema. AAT stoka statistiškai reikšmingai susijusi su ankstyvu LOPL pasireiškimu ir sparčiu ligos progresavimu, invalidumu, trumpesne gyvenimo trukme. AAT stoka diagnozuojama 1–3 proc. LOPL sergančių asmenų. Tipinės AAT stokos atvejais žmogus turi būti gavęs po pakitusį PI geną (PI Z, PI S, PI Null) iš abiejų tėvų, nes liga paveldima autosominiu recesyviniu būdu. Daugeliui LOPL sergančių pacientų AAT stoka lieka nediagnozuota. Taigi ankstyva LOPL pacientų patikra dėl alfa 1 antitripsino stokos – svarbi ligos priežastiniam veiksniui nustatyti, ligos eigai prognozuoti, gydymui bei profilaktikai.
Padidėjęs jautrumas vaistams
Authors: Kvedarienė Violeta , Nargėla Remigijus
Published: November 2020

Padidėjęs jautrumas vaistams – neabejotinai svarbus vaistų sukeliamų šalutinių reakcijų veiksnys. Pagal Pasaulio sveikatos organizaciją (PSO) vaistų sukeliamos šalutinės reakcijos yra kenksmingos, nelauktos ar nepageidaujamos, pasireiškiančios vaistą vartojant gydomosiomis dozėmis ligos profilaktikai, diagnostikai ar gydymui. Farmakologinė klasifikacija skirsto šias reakcijas į penkias grupes. Vaistų sukeltos padidėjusio jautrumo reakcijos turi imuninį pagrindą ir priskiriamos B tipui. Nepageidaujamų reakcijų, taip pat ir dėl vaistų sukelto padidėjusio jautrumo, pastaraisiais dešimtmečiais daugėja. Anafilaksinis šokas – viena sunkiausių, greitų nuo IgE priklausančių reakcijų. Mirtingumas nuo vaistų sukelto anafilaksinio šoko yra 2,5 proc. Lėtos padidėjusio jautrumo vaistams sukeliamos reakcijos taip pat gali būti mirtinos: toksinė epidermio nekrolizė – 30 proc., padidėjusio jautrumo sindromas (ryški eozinofilija su dauginiu organų funkcijos pažeidimu, DRESS) – 10 proc., Stevens-Johnson sindromas – 5 proc. Padidėjęs jautrumas vaistams atlikus diagnostinius provokacinius mėginius patvirtinamas tik 17,6 proc. žmonių: 30 proc. anksčiau patyrusių beta laktamų sukeltų reakcijų, 14 proc. – aspirinui, 9 proc. – paracetamoliui, 7 proc. – makrolidams, 2 proc. – chinolonams. Medikamentinei alergijai diagnozuoti ENDA tyrimų grupė (angl. European Network of Drug Allergy) sudarė visoms Europos šalims vienodą klausimyną, kuriuo derėtų vadovautis renkant anamnezę. Pagal spėjamą patofiziologinį mechanizmą numatomos diagnostinio tyrimo formos. Diagnostiniai mėginiai pradedami nuo mažiausiai rizikingo. Dažniausiai daromi provokaciniai odos mėginiai ir provokaciniai mėginiai per os su tiriamaisiais vaistais. Laboratorinė diagnostika taikoma retai, kadangi iki šiol nėra labai tiksliai padidėjusį jautrumą vaistams patvirtinančių testų. Patvirtinus padidėjusio jautrumo vaistui diagnozę, galima rekomenduoti tinkamų grupių vaistus, kuriais be pavojaus gyvybei gali būti gydomas tiriamas ligonis. Tai naudinga ir ekonominiu požiūriu, mat gydoma veiksmingais ir pigesniais vaistais.
Antrinis imunodeficitas klinikinėje praktikoje
Authors: Krisiukėnienė Algirda
Published: November 2020

Imunitetas yra organizmo apsaugos būdas, kurio pagrindinė užduotis – išsaugoti vidinę homeostazę, apsaugoti nuo visko, kas genetiškai svetima. Sutrikus šiam gerai sustyguotam apsaugos mechanizmui, ryškėja imuninės sistemos nepakankamumas – imunodeficitas. Imunodeficitas – tai savarankiškų ligų ar lydinčių sindromų grupė, kurioms būdingas imuninės sistemos nepakankamumas. Pagal imuninės sistemos sutrikimo priežastį skiriamas pirminis (įgimtas) ir antrinis (įgytas) imunodeficitas. Medicinos literatūroje aprašomos kelios dažniausios antrinio imunodeficito priežastys. Viena iš jų – virusų, grybelių, bakterijų ar pirmuonių sukeltos infekcijos. Šių priežasčių grupėje labiausiai ištirtas ŽIV sukeltas įgyto imunodeficito sindromas (AIDS). Imuninės sistemos sutrikimų nustatoma ir navikinėmis ligomis sergantiems pacientams. Pastebėta, kad sergant Valdenštremo makroglobulinemija, mielomine liga, lėtine limfoleukemija mažėja B limfocitų kiekis, tuo tarpu sergant Hodžkino limfoma ar solidiniais navikais pažeidžiama T limfocitų funkcija. Antrinį imunodeficitą sukelia imunosupresantai, chemoterapiniai vaistai, sisteminės ligos, nudegimai, cukrinis diabetas, inkstų ligos ir kt. Visi šie veiksniai lemia skirtingų imuninės sistemos grandžių pažeidimus.
Pagalba metantiems rūkyti ir medikamentinis priklausomybės nuo tabako gydymas
Authors: Veryga Aurelijus
Published: November 2020

Priklausomybė nuo tabako yra lėtinė atsinaujinanti liga, kurią įveikti be pagalbos pajėgia tik maža dalis rūkalių, absoliučiai daugumai reikalingas gydymas. Pagalba metantiems rūkyti – vienas iš veiksmingiausių būdų, leidžiančių sumažinti mirčių nuo tabako sukeltų ligų. Kiekvienas gydytojas, nesugaišęs daug laiko, gali padėti rūkantiems pacientams pagal minimalaus poveikio principus. Įrodyta, kad vien gydytojo patarimas padidina metimo rūkyti sėkmės tikimybę. Tinkamai atlikus diagnostiką, pacientams gali būti taikomas medikamentinis priklausomybės nuo tabako gydymas. Vaistinių preparatų pirmiausia tiktų skirti pacientams, turintiems stiprią fizinę priklausomybę nuo nikotino. Nikotinas, pats savaime psichiką veikianti ir priklausomybę sukelianti medžiaga, gali būti sėkmingai naudojamas priklausomybei nuo tabako gydyti. Kartu su pakeičiamuoju gydymu nikotino produktais arba atskirai gali būti skiriama vartoti bupropiono.
TORCH tyrimo rezultatai - svarbus naujas žingsnis kovoje su lėtine obstrukcine plaučių liga
Authors: Sakalauskas Raimundas
Published: November 2020

Straipsnyje glaustai apžvelgiami TORCH tyrimo rezultatai, nustatyti gydant lėtinę obstrukcinę plaučių ligą inhaliuojamaisiais gliukokortikosteroidais ir ilgai veikiančiais inhaliuojamaisiais beta 2 agonistais.
Astmos kontrolė vienu inhaliatoriumi - nauja astmos gydymo strategija
Authors: Šitkauskienė Brigita
Published: November 2020

Vaistų deriniai (inhaliuojamųjų gliukokortikosteroidų (IGKS) ir inhaliuojamųjų ilgai veikiančių β2 agonistų) viename inhaliatoriuje yra labai veiksmingi gydant astmą, nes pasižymi sinerginiu poveikiu, t. y padeda geriau kontroliuoti astmą negu vartojant vien IGKS. Klinikiniai tyrimai rodo, kad inhaliatorius, kurio sudėtyje yra budezonido ir formoterolio, gali būti vartojamas ir ilgalaikiam nuolatiniam astmos gydymui, ir papildomai simptomams šalinti. Tokia gydymo metodika pavadinta SMART (angl. Symbicort Maitenance And Reliever Therapy). Gydant SMART metodika, astmą pavyko kontroliuoti mažesnėmis IGKS dozėmis bei sumažinti sunkių astmos paūmėjimų.
FOREIGN STUDENTS-FUTURE LAWYERS ABOUT DISTANCE LEARNING
Authors: Зорина Виктория Владимировна
Published: November 2020

В статье представлен актуальный взгляд иностранных обучающихся - будущих юристов (представителей ближнего зарубежья) на дистанционное обучение. Слушатели курсов подготовки иностранных специалистов обозначили достоинства и недостатки данной формы обучения. Согласно мнению иностранных слушателей, самостоятельность обучающегося относится одновременно и к достоинствам, и к недостаткам дистанционного обучения.

The article presents the current view of foreign students-future lawyers (representatives of neighboring countries) on distance learning. The participants of the training courses for foreign specialists identified the advantages and disadvantages of this form of training. According to foreign students, the independence of the student is both the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning.
APPOSITION AS A MEANS OF EXPRESSING THE LANGUAGE PERSONALITY OF THE AUTHOR OF THE LITERARY TEXT
Authors: Бурова Галина Петровна , Бельдиева Елена Николаевна , Тупович Елена Валерьевна
Published: November 2020

В статье рассматриваются особенности употребления приложения как синтаксического средства выражения авторских индивидуально-личностных интенций при обозначении фрагментов картины мира в поэтическом тексте Б.Л. Пастернака. Уделяется внимание вопросу о лингводидактическом потенциале приложения при обучении синтаксису русского языка в VIII классе школы.

The article examines the features of using the application as a syntactic means of expressing the author's individual and personal intentions in connection with designating fragments of the worldview in the poetic text of B.L. Pasternak. Attention is paid to the question of the linguistic didactic potential of the application when teaching the syntax of the Russian language in the 8th grade of the school.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LEGAL PRACTICE
Authors: Оздамирова Лаура Мусатовна
Published: November 2020

В статье дается понятие юридической практики, рассматриваются ее основные признаки. Отмечается важность юридического опыта, который отражает итог непосредственно практической деятельности.

The article gives the concept of legal practice, considered its main features. The importance of legal experience, which reflects the result of direct practical activities, is noted.
Features Of The Reaction Of The Cardiorespiratory System Of Children To Dynamic And Isometric Load In The Republic Of Karakalpakstan
Authors:   Doctor Of Philosophy, Nukus State Pedagogical Institute, Nukus, Uzbekistan, Mirametova N.P. , Taumuratova G.N. ,   Doctoral Student, Nukus State Pedagogical Institute, Nukus, Uzbekistan
Published: November 2020

The article is devoted to the study of the mechanisms of adaptation of the organism of children to various types of activity. The analysis showed that the girls had a significant increase in stroke and minute blood volume, as well as an increase in systolic, diastolic and pulse blood pressure. In boys, these changes were less pronounced.