bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role Identity of a Serviceman
Authors:   Novosibirsk Military Institute named after general of the Army I. K. Yakovlev of National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, Mekebaev Nurzhan Saparkhanovich , Perevozkina Julia Mihajlovna ,   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Veterok Ekaterina Vladimirovna ,   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University
Published: May 2021

The problem end purpose. The article deals with the problem of the role identity of military personnel through the prism of the meta-system approach. Purpose: to propose a theoretical model for the formation of the role identity of a soldier. Background. Military role identity is a significant factor that affects the self-esteem of military personnel, as well as the willingness to perform their professional duties both within Russia and abroad. Currently, there are still many gaps in the understanding of the role identity of military personnel and its connection with the specifics of military professional activities. Most scientific research on the role identity of military personnel is related to psychological health or well-being, rather than professional role behavior or the effectiveness of role acquisition. Method. The metasystem approach allows to integrate various multifunctional systems and to consider the systems in interaction with the metasystem, which is a more general system in relation to the primary one. Results. Within the framework of the meta-system approach, it is possible to constructively explain the structure of the role identity of military personnel as a system complex of a distributed type, consisting of five hierarchical levels and formed in the process of interaction of a number of heterogeneous systems (culture, society and personality). Conclusion. These results show that a number of psychosocial and cultural factors influence the formation of the role identity of the subject in the conditions of military service. The constructed model makes a theoretical contribution by suggesting how these psychosocial effects can arise, interact with each other, and evolve.
Preoperative Pericardial Effusion is Associated with Low Cardiac Output Syndrome After Pericardiectomy for Constrictive Pericarditis
Authors: Huang Jing-bin , Wen Zhao-ke , Lu Wei-jun , Lu Chang-chao , Tang Xian-ming
Published: May 2021

Background: Low cardiac output syndrome is the main cause of death after pericardiectomy.
Methods: Patients who underwent pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis from January 2009 to October 2020 at our hospital were included in the study. Histopathologic studies of pericardium tissue from every patient were performed. All survivors were followed up.
Results: Ninety-two consecutive patients underdoing pericardiectomy were included in the study. The incidence of postoperative low cardiac output syndrome was 10.7% (10/92). There were five operative deaths. Mortality and incidence of LCOS in the group with pericardial effusion were significantly higher than those in the group without pericardial effusion. Tuberculosis of the pericardium (60/92, 65.2%) was the most common histopathologic finding in this study. Both univariate and multivariate analyses showed that preoperative pericardial effusion is associated with increased rate of low cardiac output syndrome. Eighty-five survivors were in NYHA class I (85/87, 97.7%), and two were in class II (2/87, 2.3%) at the latest follow up.
Conclusions: Preoperative pericardial effusion is associated with low cardiac output syndrome after pericardiectomy. Tuberculosis of the pericardium was the most common histopathologic finding in this study. For constrictive pericarditis caused by tuberculous bacteria, systematic antituberculosis drugs should be given. Preoperative pericardial effusion is associated with increased rate of low cardiac output syndrome. Perfect preoperative preparation is very important to reduce the incidence of postoperative low cardiac output syndrome and mortality. It is very important to use a large dose of diuretics with cardiotonic or vasopressor in a short time after the operation.
Effects of heat and steam on the mechanical properties and dimensional stability of thermo-hygromechanically-densified sugar maple wood
Authors: Fu Qilan , Cloutier Alain , Laghdir Aziz
Published: May 2021

Effects of heat and steam were investigated relative to the mechanical properties and dimensional stability of thermo-hygromechanically-densified sugar maple wood (Acer saccharum Marsh.). The densification process was performed at four temperatures (180 °C, 190 °C, 200 °C, and 210 °C) with and without steam. The hardness, bending strength, bending stiffness, and compression set recovery of the control and densified samples were determined. The effects of heat and steam on the density profile of the samples across thickness were also investigated. The results suggested that the effects of steam on the mechanical properties and dimensional stability of sugar maple wood were more important than that of heat’s influence. Compared to the samples densified without steam, the samples densified with steam showed higher values for hardness, bending strength, bending stiffness, compression set, and density, but much lower compression set recovery when treatment temperature was below 200 °C. High temperature combined with steam contributed to decreased compression set recovery. The lowest compression set recovery was obtained after the first swelling/drying cycle for all of the treatments. A higher weight loss occurred at 210 °C, which resulted in a noticeable decrease of wood density.
Mechanism of action of essential oils extracted from bamboo (Phyllostachys heterocycla cv. pubescens) leaves: Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity against four food-related microorganisms
Authors: Tao Cui , Wang Yuanyuan , Zhang Xinyu , Li Linzhu , Wu Yi , Han Xue , Jiang Xinyi , Lv Zhaolin
Published: May 2021

The antimicrobial activities and potential mechanisms of natural essential oils (EOs) derived from the leaves of Phyllostachys heterocycla cv. pubescens (bamboo) against a broad range of food-borne pathogens, which included Gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) bacteria and yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), were investigated. The chemical characterization of bamboo leaf essential oils (BLEOs) was determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Hexadecanoic acid (19.35%) and phytol (10.54%), the antimicrobial ingredients that have been reported in previous studies, were found to be the major components in the BLEOs. According to the antimicrobial tests, Escherichia coli was most sensitive to BLEOs, showing the largest DIZ (12.77 ± 0.25 mm) and the lowest MIC (0.56 mg/mL). In addition, the pathogen growth in the presence of BLEOs at two-times the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) revealed that the EOs were bacteriostatic after 12 h to all tested strains. According to the results from the cellular constituents, the fatty acids profiles, and the atomic force microscope (AFM) observations, the membranes of the treated cells were severely damaged. Therefore, it was concluded that the mechanism of action of BLEOs could be described as a disruption to the pathogen’s membrane integrity. The results indicated that the EOs from the leaves of bamboo could be a potential source of antimicrobial agents in the future.
Crecimiento de capas superconductoras texturizadas de YBa2Cu3O7 sobre monocristales del tipo perovskita
Authors: González J. C. , De Los Santos Valladares L. , Osorio Ana M. , Albino Aguiar J. , Bustamante Domínguez Angel
Published: May 2021

La ruta de deposición mediante solución química para crecer capas texturizadas de óxidos superconductores ha recibido la mayor atención científica en las últimas dos décadas. La textura de las capas superconductoras juega un rol predominante en las aplicaciones tecnológicas. Cristalizamos una solución precursora de acetatos de Y, Ba y Cu sobre sustratos monocristalinos de estructura perovskita por la ruta de deposición de solución química obteniendo capas superconductoras texturizadas de YBa2Cu3O7. Dividimos los resultados en dos partes: a) revisamos brevemente la teoría relacionada con el crecimiento epitaxial de capas superconductoras de YBa2Cu3O7 a través de métodos físicos y químicos, y b) nos enfocamos principalmente en la caracterización mediante la difracción de rayos X.
Simulación del sistema hidraúlico e hidrológico de la cuenca del río Rímac-Santa Eulalia
Authors: Sarango D. D. , Gástelo J. , Velásquez T. O. , Alata C. A. , Montalvo C. A.
Published: May 2021

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo elaborar un modelo de simulación, para la operación del sistema hidráulico e hidrológico de la cuenca del río Rímac-Santa Eulalia, que incluye el proyecto de la central hidroeléctrica de Huanza actualmente en construcción, con los objetivos de generación de energía eléctrica, el abastecimiento de agua para uso agrícola y uso poblacional de Lima y Callao. El sistema hidráulico está formado por las centrales hidroeléctricas de EDEGEL S.A. que operan usando los caudales regulados y no regulados de la cuenca de los ríos Santa Eulalia, Rímac, cuenca de la laguna Marcapomacocha y caudales infiltrados en el Túnel Trasandino. Se ha evaluado la operación del proyecto de la C. H. Huanza, ubicada aguas arriba del embalse Sheque, con la finalidad de no afectar la operación de C. H. Huinco propiedad de EDEGEL. Los resultados obtenidos con el modelo de simulación son aceptables por que garantizan un caudal medio multianual de 12.51 m3/s a ser utilizado por la C.H. Huinco y permite contar en un 95 % del tiempo simulado en el periodo 1978-2005 con un caudal de 25 m3/s en la estación de Chosica, para cubrir la demanda agrícola, poblacional y ecológica de las provincias de Lima y Callao. El modelo de simulación elaborado puede ser usado por EDEGEL, ANA, MINAG, SENAMHI y SEDAPAL para poder evaluar otros proyectos hidroeléctricos, de irrigación y de abastecimiento de agua potable en la cuenca del río Rimac-Santa Eulalia.
CÁLCULO POR EL MÉTODO MONTE CARLO DE UN 6°Co DE TERAPIA UTILIZANDO EL CÓDIGO FOTELP
Authors: Ramos P. N. , Paucar J. R. , Sánchez P. J.
Published: May 2021

En este trabajo se presenta la simulación mediante el método Monte Cario utilizando el código F01ELP, simulando un 60Co de terapia con el prorsito de obtener curvas de porcentaje de dosis en profundidad (PDD), para un tamaño de campo de lOxlO cm , para tal motivo se construyo el cabezal virtual del cobalto para la deposición de la dosis en agua se construyo un fantoma virtual con dimensiones de 30x30x30 cm. dichos resultados fueron comparados con los datos teóricos, obteniéndose así un resultado aceptable.
Evaluación de Cantidades Físicas en Equipos de Rayos X Diagnósticos
Authors: Benito C. Luis R. , Márquez P. J. Fernando
Published: May 2021

Los equipos generadores de radiaciones médicas requieren de una metodología adecuada para evaluar las cantidades físicas: dosis absorbida. capa semirreductora (CS), rendimiento, entre otras para asegurar las condiciones óptimas de uso. Este trabajo tiene como objetivo desarrollar métodos de parametrización para evaluar la dosis absorbida, la capa semirreductora y el rendimiento del equipo. Para medir las cantidades propuestas se utilizó una cámara de ionización PTW Freiburg TW23342 (calibrado para rayos X de baja energía). Los haces de rayos X diagnósticos evaluados son producidos por los equipos Shimadzu modelo Radiotex, y Philips modelo SRO 2550. Las medidas obtenidas de las cantidades propuestas son ajustadas a funciones que contienen tres parámetros de ajuste las cuales dependen de la distancia y del kilovoltaje, y son ajustadas con el programa ``ajuste_cs'' basado en el modelo de Grid Search Method. Mediante el método desarrollado se ha encontrado una corrección en la distancia foco - superficie del paciente del 0.6 cm lo cual permite corregir la estimación de la dosis absorbida de entrada en la superficie del paciente. Los resultados muestran que las funciones parametrizadas estiman las cantidades de dosis absorbida, capa semirreductora y del rendimiento con incertidumbres menores al 2%, y reproducen los datos experimentales con errores menores al 8%. Con el método empleado es posible obtener valores de la capa semirreductora con errores menores al 2% en comparación a los valores obtenidos por la técnica de Montecarlo. El presente estudio ha permitido obtener cantidades físicas parametrizadas los cuales son empleadas para optimizar la dosis suministrada al paciente en las diferentes prácticas diagnósticas y también verificar el adecuado funcionamiento del equipo de rayos X minimizando así, los riesgos radiológicos inherentes en beneficio de los pacientes, de los profesionales expuestos y de la institución.
DETERMINACIÓN EXPERIMENTAL DE LOS PARÁMETROS DE LA HUELLA GRABADA EN DETECTORES CR-39 PARA PROTONES
Authors: Aparicio O. Claudia , Zúñiga G. Agustín
Published: May 2021

En el proceso de grabado o revelado químico es muy importante conocer los parámetros de grabado de la huella, tales como velocidad de grabado de la región no dañada (Vb) y velocidad de grabado de la huella (V 1), para definir el tiempo óptimo de grabado. En éste trabajo ambos parámetros han sido medidos experimentalmente en CR-39 que fue irradiado con un flujo de neutrones térmico; los neutrones térmicos producen protones via la reacción nuclear (n,p) con el aire. Los detectores fueron grabados químicamente en hidróxido de sodio 6,25 N, 70°C por periodos de 1 a 6 h. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que el valor de Vt es casi dos veces el valor de Vb
Método simplificado para estimar las respuestas sísmicas de puentes continuos de vigas de concreto presforzado
Authors: Rondón Salvatierra Mark Michel , Fernández-Dávila Víctor I.
Published: May 2021

Los puentes de tableros de vigas de concreto presforzado son un tipo de puente ampliamente utilizado en la ingeniería peruana, debido a las ventajas que estos puentes representan en la optimización de recursos en las etapas de diseño y construcción. La presente investigación propone expresiones simplificadas en dos direcciones de análisis para calcular el periodo fundamental de vibración del puente y las respuestas sísmicas elásticas tales como el desplazamiento lateral, la fuerza cortante y el momento flector del pilar de mayor demanda sísmica. Estas expresiones se obtienen del análisis sísmico elástico realizado a un conjunto de modelos paramétricos. Como carga sísmica, se utilizaron espectros de diseño sísmico según los mapas de isoaceleraciones especificados en el manual de puentes del Ministerio de transportes del Perú. Inicialmente, se formuló un modelo simplificado que representa los elementos estructurales del puente, luego se identificaron los parámetros que definen su comportamiento sísmico y se generó una familia de casos de modelos paramétricos. Los parámetros más representativos que fueron definidos son: la esbeltez longitudinal (H/B), la esbeltez transversal (H/D), la razón de aspecto de la planta (R/L), el número de tramos (nt), y la máxima aceleración del suelo (PGA). Para validar el modelo simplificado, se compararon las respuestas de interés obtenidos del modelo propuesto con los obtenidos de modelos estructurales refinados realizados en un programa especializado de ingeniería, que incluye los efectos de apoyos comunes y topes sísmicos. Finalmente, las expresiones del método simplificado permiten estimar las respuestas sísmicas con errores menores al 10%.
A fully automated, transparent, reproducible, and blind protocol for sequential analyses
Authors: Beffara Bret Brice , Beffara Bret Amélie , Nalborczyk Ladislas
Published: May 2021

Despite many cultural, methodological, and technical improvements, one of the major obstacle to results reproducibility remains the pervasive low statistical power. In response to this problem, a lot of attention has recently been drawn to sequential analyses. This type of procedure has been shown to be more efficient (to require less observations and therefore less resources) than classical fixed-N procedures. However, these procedures are submitted to both intrapersonal and interpersonal biases during data collection and data analysis. In this tutorial, we explain how automation can be used to prevent these biases. We show how to synchronise open and free experiment software programs with the Open Science Framework and how to automate sequential data analyses in R. This tutorial is intended to researchers with beginner experience with R but no previous experience with sequential analyses is required.
Qualitative Advancement in Inclusive Education in the Context of Societal Development: Dialectical Modelling
Authors: Galkienė Alvyra
Published: May 2021

By applying a qualitative method of dialectical modelling, the following three models of inclusion are analysed: integration, inclusive special education, and universal design for learning. The prerequisites significant for the implementation of each model are tested by contradicting them against other models, in order to reveal education components and their connections that either strengthen or impede the qualitative evolution of inclusive believes and practice.The results of integrated education analysis underline the impulse of societal movement that encouraged the development of processes of inclusion and the restructuring of educational system; however, at the same time, they reveal the possibility of tension due to the desynchronization between various components of social and educational system. The reduction of tension and the sustainability of inclusive evolution requires the harmonisation of social believes and cultural experience.The analysis of the “Inclusive special education” model shows that any polarized attitude and educational effort towards different groups of pupils generates barriers for ensuring successful learning for all the pupils and shapes elements of educational segregation. In overcoming this barrier, the change in educators’ attitude and practice is significant, embracing the entirety of the learners and giving priority to professional co-operation.The connections between the components of universal design for learning model allow to cover the whole of the variety of learners and to aim at personal success for every pupil. A universal educational environment that corresponds with the variety of educational needs is the core precondition for a good quality inclusive education.
Covid-19 e imigração internacional na Região Metropolitana de São Paulo
Authors: Magalhães Luís Felipe Aires , Bógus Lúcia , Baeninger Rosana
Published: May 2021

Resumo A pandemia da Covid-19 tem evidenciado o efeito das múltiplas formas de desigualdades sobre as condições de vida da população. Seu padrão de disseminação demonstra que a metropolização, produto e produtora da mobilidade humana, constitui fator central da expansão do número de casos e de óbitos. O Brasil, país estruturalmente desigual, apresenta dificuldades importantes para entendermos a forma específica com que a Covid-19 afeta os imigrantes, pois a nacionalidade não é um quesito dos registros médico-hospitalares. Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar os impactos da Covid-19 entre imigrantes internacionais na Região Metropolitana de São Paulo, utilizando dados da pesquisa “Impactos da Pandemia de Covid nas Migrações Internacionais” (PUC-MG, UNICAMP, 2020). Abordaremos, especialmente, o perfil sócio-demográfico dos respondentes e os impactos da pandemia nas condições de trabalho e acesso a direitos. Parte de estudo mais amplo em andamento, este artigo visa ainda explicitar as relações entre epidemiologia e mobilidade humana.
“Si compartimos, alcanza y sobra”. Redes de cuidados comunitarios entre mujeres migrantes del Gran Buenos Aires frente al COVID19
Authors: Gavazzo Natalia , Nejamkis Lucila
Published: May 2021

Resumen A partir de una investigación-acción-participativa que comenzó en 2019 en una zona segregada del partido de San Martin del Gran Buenos Aires, este artículo se propone analizar las estrategias de las mujeres migrantes para lidiar con la emergencia sanitaria relacionada al COVID19. Mostraremos que la población migrante residente utiliza sus redes sociales en la multiplicidad de estrategias colectivas de inserción en este territorio con alta vulnerabilidad social, las que se vuelven aún más centrales en un contexto de crisis. Son en su gran mayoría las mujeres migrantes quienes, a partir de sus múltiples organizaciones y saberes, contienen la emergencia sanitaria en estos barrios populares y cubren así diversas falencias del Estado. Tomando esto en consideración, usaremos el concepto de cuidados comunitarios para comprender las estrategias de las mujeres y la importance en ellas de la creación y el fortalecimiento del trabajo en red.
A “princesa” febril e o “hospital” italiano, 1881-1897
Authors: Mina Renan Vidal , Truzzi Oswaldo Mário Serra
Published: May 2021

Resumo À medida que a pandemia do coronavírus impacta as condições sanitárias e socioeconômicas dos imigrantes pelo mundo afora, este artigo propõe um breve retorno ao passado brasileiro, recuperando as experiências de imigrados italianos em Campinas em fins do século XIX, igualmente atingidos por sucessivos surtos de febre amarela. Objetiva-se analisar os auxílios dos peninsulares no combate à peste através de um “hospital” adaptado na sede do Circolo Italiani Uniti (1881). Por meio de uma sistematização analítica das memórias registradas em atas pelos integrantes do sodalício e do seu cruzamento com outras fontes da época, desenvolve-se aqui um estudo de história local, em que os documentos são examinados sociologicamente, contextualizando o que está dito e os fatos.
Oportunidades de integración para los llegados en la infancia. Cambios en el perfil tradicional de los mexicanos en Estados Unidos
Authors: Olvera Selene Gaspar , Zamora Rodolfo García
Published: May 2021

Resumen La emigración de mexicanos ha sido predominantemente en edades laborales y reproductivas, a ese contingente se han sumado a lo largo del tiempo los llamados “llegados en la infancia” que se caracterizan por haber ingresado a Estados Unidos cuando eran menores de edad. Algunos se han establecido de manera permanente a través de un medio legal; otros, en cambio, permanecen con estatus irregular de residencia, situación que supone oportunidades diferenciadas en su desarrollo personal y profesional, y de integración a la sociedad estadounidense. Observamos que aun entre los no naturalizados la edad de llegada temprana favorece cambios en el capital humano de los inmigrantes mexicanos y diversifica su participación ocupacional, maximizando las posibilidades de integración y su aporte a la sociedad de residencia. La ciudadanía estadounidense obtenida por naturalización es un mejor predictor de integración pues les permite acceder a derechos políticos y sociales y reduce la desigualdad salarial.
Fenomenología de la inmigración: frontera, territorialización, desplazamiento y sentido de pertenencia
Authors: Zárate Ulises Alberto Rincón
Published: May 2021

Resumen Las fronteras y las tradicionales territorialidades socioespaciales han estado caracterizado por una delimitación con los estados y territorios y la noción de que las fronteras son consecuencias físicas de procesos políticos, sociales y/o económicos. El espacio/lugar geográfico se ha construido históricamente a través de sistemas de símbolos, acciones y relaciones entre varios grupos sociales que ocupan un territorio determinado. Este artículo examina, desde el punto de vista socio-fenomenológico, una pregunta central: ¿cómo describir fenomenológicamente la creación de fronteras relacionadas entre sí? Aquí se abordarán dos aspectos. Primero, el sentido original de ´inmigrante de la patria´, al estudiar cómo los inmigrantes construyen su sentido de pertenencia en otros territorios ajenos a su país que tienen un nexo como su hogar. Y, en segundo lugar, el nexo entre vida-mundo (Lebenswelt), relaciones de poder y construcción social como estructura original de la vida-experiencia del mundo.
Contribuição ao conhecimento de fungos gasteroides (Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota) do Estado de São Paulo, Brasil
Authors: Fernandes Natiele Stephanie Rubio , Teixeira Wilton Felipe , Baltazar Juliano Marcon , Trierveiler-Pereira Larissa
Published: May 2021

RESUMO O conhecimento acerca da diversidade e distribuição de fungos gasteroides aumentou consideravelmente durante as últimas duas décadas. Entretanto, ainda há regiões no país onde não existem registros de ocorrência desses organismos, e por outro lado, há espécies que foram registradas apenas para poucas localidades. Cerca de 70 espécies de fungos gasteroides são listadas para o Estado de São Paulo (Sudeste brasileiro), porém esse número pode ser aumentado com um maior esforço de coletas e estudos. O objetivo deste artigo é registrar pela primeira vez a ocorrência de nove espécies para o Estado de São Paulo: Calvatia fragilis, C. guzmanii, Cyathus julietae, Geastrum argentinum, G. minimum, G. violaceum, Phallus glutinolens, Scleroderma areolatum e Vascellum pampeanum, sendo que essa última também representa um novo registro para o Brasil. Ainda, comentários adicionais são apresentados para as espécies Abrachium floriforme, Arachnion album e Phallus rubicundus.
Notas sobre a construção de uma “química social” em
Authors: Silva Júnior Ivo da
Published: May 2021

Resumo: Tendo como foco principal o primeiro volume de Humano, demasiado humano, e em particular o primeiro capítulo desta obra, este texto visa, esquematicamente, a apontar o objetivo central da formulação do livro, que, ao nosso ver - e esta é a ideia aqui defendida - é de ordem política. Para tanto, num primeiro momento, procuramos expor o problema sócio-político em questão para Nietzsche, de forma que, num segundo, possamos esboçar a solução epistêmica, para, por fim, abordarmos as dificuldades dela decorrentes.
Nietzsche, Debussy e o sul da música: esboços de uma cartossonografia
Authors: Lima Márcio José Silveira
Published: May 2021

Resumo: o artigo apresenta de forma seminal a noção de cartossonografia, um modo de considerar a música por suas regiões sonoras. Para tanto, tenta estabelecer uma relação de proximidade entre Nietzsche e Debussy. Do filósofo, procura compreender a ideia de um Sul da música, enquanto do compositor se investiga as formas pelas quais ele estabeleceu um novo caminho para a música numa busca por sonoridades francesas. Além disso, ambos têm em comum um percurso que vai da adesão ao rompimento com Wagner.
Laboratory evaluation of different geosynthetics for water drainage
Authors: Guo Y. , Lin C. , Leng W. , Zhang X.
Published: May 2021

During road construction, soils are often compacted at the optimum water content to achieve maximum dry density and best performance. After construction is completed, the soil water content in the field will inevitably increase with time due to capillary rise, rainfall infiltration, and other factors. Conventional drainage systems rely on geomaterials or geosynthetics with large pores to drain gravity (or free) water but cannot drain out capillary water. The excess water in the road system causes pavement deterioration under repetitive traffic load. Recently, two new types of geosynthetics were used as drainage materials. However, most of the field tests were inconclusive due to complicated site conditions and soil nonuniformity. The relative performances of these drainage geosynthetics and their working mechanisms were largely unclear. In this study, laboratory tests were conducted to quantify the cumulative amount of water drained under different drainage situations. The volumetric water content of soils was monitored by moisture sensors and the water contents of soils under different drainage situations were evaluated and compared. Finally, the working mechanisms of different drainage materials were discussed.
Morphometric study of the segmental branches of the splenic artery in human cadaver spleens by dissection method
Authors:   Tutor, Department of Anatomy, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India., Shwetha. K  , Dakshayani. K.R  ,   Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Published: May 2021

Introduction: Spleen is the largest lymphoid organ. It is supplied by splenic artery the largest branch of coeliac trunk. It traverses through the lienorenal ligament to reach near the hilum of the spleen, where it divides into two or three primary branches, each of which is subdivided mostly into two or four secondary branches. Moreover, a superior polar arteries and inferior polar arteries are given from splenic trunk or from one of its primary branches, which goes to the poles of the spleen, without entering the hilum. The present study was undertaken to know about the morphometry of the segmental branches of splenic artery and polar arteries Material and method: The present study was conducted on 79 adult human cadaver spleens by dissection method of unknown sex, fixed in 10% formalin solution, collected from the Department of Anatomy and Forensic Medicine, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore. Results: Two primary segmental branches were seen in 56 (70.9%) specimens, three primary segmental branches in 19(24.1%) specimens and four primary segmental branches in 4(5.1%) specimens. Superior polar artery was present in 18(22.8%) specimens and inferior polar artery was present in 32(40.5%) and both superior and inferior polar artery was seen in 5(6.3%) specimens. The length of primary segmental branches varied from 0.2 cm to 4.9 cm. The length of polar arteries varied from 0.7 cm to 5.7 cm. The diameter of primary segmental branches varied from 0.6 mm to 4.7 mm. The diameter of polar branches varied from 0.4 mm to 2.8 mm. Conclusion: The present study adds up to the existing knowledge regarding the morphometry of the segmental branches of splenic artery, as the various splenic conservative surgeries are dependent on better understanding of the vascular anatomy of the spleen. KEY WORDS: Splenic artery, Segmental branches, Polar artery.
Biometric Assessment of Superior Gluteal Neurovascular Bundle to Acetabulum of Hip Joint
Authors:   Senior Resident, Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India., Mangla Nidhi , Das Sushant Swaroop ,   Assistant Professor, Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India., Mishra Sabita ,   Director Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India., Vasudeva Neelam ,   Ex-Director Professor, Department of Anatomy, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
Published: May 2021

Introduction: The superior gluteal nerve (SGN) is a branch of sacral plexus with root value of L4, L5 and S1. It leaves pelvic cavity through greater sciatic foramen along with superior gluteal artery above piriformis. This neurovascular bundle lies in close proximity to superior acetabular rim. Iatrogenic damage to SGN is common during hip arthroplasties and may be primarily attributed to inappropriate placement of retractors. Alarmingly high percentage of affected individuals are stuck with persistent irreversible damage to SGN. Vascular injuries are not as common but pose a challenging scenario to surgeons. Hence in both situations prevention is of supreme importance. Precise knowledge of course and relation of superior gluteal neurovascular bundle (SGNVB) to clinically useful landmarks such as the superior rim of acetabulum is desired. With an aim to provide baseline data for the Indian population we conducted this study. Material and methods: 200 dry adult Indian hip bones {Left side -109(male:66, female:43); Right side-91(male:66, female:43)} were photographed in anatomical position. Two lines- line A and line B were drawn. Line A corresponded to a horizontal passing through the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) and roof of GSN while line B passed tangentially through the highest point on the acetabular rim parallel to line A. The vertical distance (white line) between the 2 lines was measured (Fig.2) was measured using Image J software. Results: The mean distance calculated was 0.62 ± 0.16 cm (0.68 ± 0.38 cm in right hip bones and 0.60 ± 0.30 cm in left side hip bones). The difference between the two sides and the two genders were compared and found to be statistically non- significant. Conclusion: A safe zone of 0.5 to 0.7 cm beyond the superior acetabular rim should be considered during surgeries around hip joint. The safe zone can be easily measured by the surgeons intraoperatively and be used as a guide to careful positioning of the retractors while performing surgeries around the hip joint. Better localization of SGNVB using the anatomic landmark defined in this study may be used to decrease surgical morbidity. KEY WORDS: Superior Gluteal, Acetabulum, Hip Joint, Total hip arthroplasty, Safe Zone.
Dermatoglyphic Patterns of Children with Special Educational Needs
Authors:   Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana., Osabutey Emmanuel Kwaku , Atinga Ba-Etilayoo ,   Department of Basic and Applied Biology, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana.
Published: May 2021

Background: The present study aimed at finding the finger and palmar dermatoglyphic patterns of students in special school and to discover whether significant dermatoglyphic features exist in students in special school. Materials and methods: Finger and palm prints were taken from 100 students from Garden City Special School which served as the study group and 100 students from “In Him is Life School” which served as the control group. Analysis of quantitative and qualitative traits of dermatoglyphs (Total Finger Ridge Count, atd angle, pattern type, symmetry of palmprint and type of PIC) were performed. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the differences among the groups. Results: Central pocket loop whorl (CPLW) which is an indicator in people with better academic performance was significantly lower (P<0.0001) in individuals in the special school (SS). The atd angle was significantly higher (P<0.0001) in both hands in SS than in CG. The current study revealed that the prevalence of symmetrical PIC was significantly lower (P=0.012) in the SS (39%) compared to CG (67%). Conclusion: Students in special school have unique dermatoglyphic pattern. There were significant differences in certain types of dermatoglyphic pattern observed in students in special school compared to students in normal school. Further study is required to have a baseline data which can serve as a diagnostic tool for early detection of people who need special attention. KEY WORDS: Dermatoglyphics, Patterns, Special, Educational, Needs.
Renal Ptosis: Case Literature Review
Authors:   Laboratoire d’anatomie et d’organogenèse, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Dakar, Sénégal., Garba Karim Yacouba ,   Laboratoire d’anatomie et d’organogenèse, Université Assane Seck Ziguinchor (UASZ), Ziguinchor, Sénégal., Bigue Mar Ndeye ,   Laboratoire d’anatomie et d’organogenèse, Université Assane Seck Ziguinchor (UASZ), Ziguinchor, Sénégal., Dior Seck Issa ,   Laboratoire d’anatomie et d’organogenèse, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Dakar, Sénégal., Astou Gawane Thiam Niane Sokhna ,   Laboratoire d’anatomie et d’organogenèse, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Dakar, Sénégal., Harouna Tireira Daouda ,   Laboratoire d’anatomie et d’organogenèse, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Dakar, Sénégal., Racky Wade ,   Laboratoire d’anatomie et d’organogenèse, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Dakar, Sénégal., Magaye Gaye ,   Laboratoire d’anatomie et d’organogenèse, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Dakar, Sénégal., Ainina Ndiaye ,   Laboratoire d’anatomie et d’organogenèse, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Dakar, Sénégal., Marc Ndoye Jean ,   Laboratoire d’anatomie et d’organogenèse, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Dakar, Sénégal., Mamadou Diop ,   Laboratoire d’anatomie et d’organogenèse, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Dakar, Sénégal., Abdoulaye Ndiaye ,   Laboratoire d’anatomie et d’organogenèse, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Dakar, Sénégal., Assane Ndiaye ,   Laboratoire d’anatomie et d’organogenèse, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Dakar, Sénégal.,   Laboratoire d’anatomie et d’organogenèse, Université Iba Der Thiam (UIT), Thiès, Sénégal.
Published: May 2021

We report a fortuitously discovered case of renal ptosis in a 9-year-old girl. We take this opportunity to review literature on the embryological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of this malformation, which is the most common renal ectopia diagnosed in sub-Saharan Africa. KEY WORDS: Kidney, Ptosis, Nephroptosis.
Effects of McKenzie Approach and Kinesio Taping Technique in Individuals with Mechanical Low Back Pain: A Comparative Study
Authors:   Physiotherapy Division, Rehab, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India., Manikandan A  , Samuel David V ,   Physiotherapy Division, Government Hospital, Pudukkottai, Tamilnadu, India., Qasheesh Mohammed ,   Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia., Cennappan Bose Senthilkumar ,   Department of Physical Therapy, University College of AlArda, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Published: May 2021

Objective of this study is to compare the effects of McKenzie approach and kinesio taping technique in individuals with mechanical low back pain. Materials and Methods used are, Quasi experimental study design in the study setting of Department of Physiotherapy, Kovai Medical Centre and Hospital, Coimbatore with the sample of the 20 Patients with Mechanical low back pain who met the inclusion criteria were selected for the study. They were Grouped in A and B with each of 10 Patients. Among the patients, Group A received McKenzie approach and Group B received Kinesio taping. Patients were measured for Pain status by Visual Analogue Scale, Functional ability by Modified Oswestry Disability Index Scale. Results of the data were analyzed using paired, and independent “t‟ tests at 5% level of significance. Even though, there was a significant improvement in both the groups, the McKenzie approach group showed a greater improvement when compared to Kinesio taping technique group. We conclude that McKenzie approach is more effective therapy for mechanical low back pain patients. KEY WORDS: Mechanical low back pain, McKenzie approach, Kinesio taping technique.
IPA assembly for Hifi PacBio reads v1
Authors: Kharabian Masouleh Ardashir , Sharma Priyanka , J Henry Robert
Published: May 2021

This protocol is regarding the assembly of plant genomes using HiFi data (PacBio Sequel II) using Improved Phase Assembly (IPA) tool.
CONDITIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF SURFACE RUNOFF, WHICH IS FORMED AS A RESULT OF HEAVY AND DANGEROUS PRECIPITATION WITHIN URBANIZED AREAS
Authors: Sokur K. , Palamarchuk L.
Published: May 2021

The research investigates atmospheric precipitation, which according to Ukrainian national regulation has reached the criteria of heavy (≥ 50 mm at ≤ 12 hours) and dangerous (15 – 49 mm at ≤ 12 hours).
A total of 98 cases of heavy precipitation (2005 – 2018), and 14 cases of dangerous precipitation (2017 – 2018) were analyzed. The research focuses on the formation conditions and volumes of surface runoff that forms on various types of underlying surface.
To obtain a statistically valid classification, a cluster analysis of heavy and dangerous precipitation was carried out. The analysis allowed to distinguish three blocks or clusters, one of which corresponds to the type “mix” of heavy and slight precipitations during the development of frontal stratus clouds with so-called “submerged or flooded” convection, the second cluster corresponds to the type “heavy precipitations”, the third cluster is similar to the first cluster, but is marked by a decrease in the intensity of processes.
The degree of connection between the intensity of heavy precipitation and the height of the clouds top was investigated. As a result, it was found that there is an inverse relation between the values.
The physical features of the processes of cloud and precipitation formation was considered. The exceptional role of convective clouds in individual frontal massifs and also in the form of “submerged or flooded convection” in the massifs of stratus clouds in the formation of significant volumes of rainwater on the underlying surface was noted.
The structure of the temporal changes in precipitation intensity was established: the maximum intensity values, the time of their occurrence, the availability and number of amplification waves and their temporal parameters. On the basis of the obtained indicators, the quantity of the surface runoff for determined processes and for amplification periods were calculated. As a result, it was found that the surface runoff, which formed in the built-up areas, exceeds the surface runoff from the moderately built-up area with almost no artificial pavement by 100 – 300 %.
The Process of Students' Mathematical Connection in Solving Mathematical Problems in terms of Learning Styles
Authors: Mar’atus Solikhah Baiduri Baiduri, Arif Hidayatul Khusna,
Published: May 2021

The purpose of this study was to describe the process of students' mathematical connections in solving mathematical problems in terms of learning styles. The type of research used is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The research subjects were six students consisting of two students who have a visual learning style, two students who have an auditory learning style, and two students who have a kinesthetic learning style. Student learning style data were collected through learning style questionnaires, while student connection process data were collected through mathematical connection test sheets and interviews. Data credibility is done by triangulating sources and methods. Data from the six subjects consisting of two students for each of these learning styles were described and categorized from the same, different, and specific views. The subjects obtained from the results of the learning style questionnaire were compared using the results of the mathematical connection test and interviews. Data analysis was guided by four steps to solve Polya's problems and was carried out in three stages, namely data condensation, data presentation, and conclusions. The results showed that there are differences in the mathematical connection process carried out by students who have visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles in the step of understanding the problem. However, there are similarities in the mathematical connection process carried out by students who have visual and kinesthetic learning styles at the step of compiling a completion plan and checking again. while students who have a different auditory learning style from students who have visual and kinesthetic learning styles in implementing the completion plan and re-checking. The process of mathematical connection of students who have an auditory learning style at the step of checking back cannot be seen, because these students do not take this step when solving problems. Researchers suggest that teachers need to accustom students to connecting mathematics both internally and externally and pay attention to the emphasis of the material given to students so that students' mathematical connections are more developed. because the student did not take this step when solving the problem. Researchers suggest that teachers need to accustom students to connecting mathematics both internally and externally and pay attention to the emphasis of the material given to students so that students' mathematical connections are more developed. because the student did not take this step when solving the problem. Researchers suggest that teachers need to accustom students to connecting mathematics both internally and externally and pay attention to the emphasis of the material given to students so that students' mathematical connections are more developed.
Proposed V-E-learning Model: Applying V-Model to Ensure the Quality of E-Learning System Implementation at Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Evan Asfoura Mohammad Samir Abdel-Haq,
Published: May 2021

Since March 2020, CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many sectors, including education sector at the global level and at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Preventative procedures have been taken, including suspending teaching and training for K-12 and higher education and moving to use distance education as an alternative to face-to-face education, with the continuation of the Corona pandemic, the Ministry of Education decided to consider the e-learning (distance education and blended education) as a strategic alternative to overcome crises threatening the educational process . With the widespread use of e-learning platforms in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the interest of the quality of e-courses increased more than before. Therefore, this study proposes a model for ensuring the quality of e-learning and e-courses in higher education institutions and developing a set of evidence and suggested performance indicators that help those responsible for quality management to verify and validate the adherence to these standards. Dar Al-Uloom University was chosen as a case study of what was implemented during the Corona pandemic and the extent of the university’s commitment to this standards to ensure continuous improvement and raise the level of performance related to the e-learning system and its e-courses.
How Audit Firm Size Moderate Effect of TOE Context toward Auditor Adoption of Technology
Authors: Gen Norman Thomas Bambang Leo Handoko,
Published: May 2021

Our research aim was determine the financial auditor acceptance regarding supporting software assistance facing industry 4.0 to assist them in client financial statement audit. This research instrument refers to Technology Organization Environment (TOE) approach, and audit firm size. This research is a quantitative research that uses primary data in the form of questionnaires distributed to research objects, which is auditors who work in public accountant offices. This study examines hypotheses between variables using path analysis, structural equation modelling partial least square (SEM PLS), while the independent variables in this study are technology context, organization context and environment context while firm size become moderating variable and the dependent variable are auditor adoption of technology. The results of this study are to knowing the adoption of auditors in information technology in their work processes. It is expected that it will provide an overview financial auditor expectations on applicable information and software, so that it can improve the quality of work to be more effective and efficient, especially in terms of time and energy. The results of this study are expected to provide an overview of the adoption of technology by financial auditors in professional audit firm.