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Abstract database "Ukrainika scientific": editorial preparation of the electronic resource
Authors: Eysmont Yuliya
Published: June 2022

The role of electronic resources as a means of scientific communication in modern globalized society is considered. The main scientific electronic resources of the leading library institution of Ukraine — the V. I. Vernadsky National library of Ukraine are given. The features of some of the most popular resources among the visitors of the Library are described. The place of the national abstract database "Ukrainika scientific" among the important resources of the Library is determined. The statistical data of visits to information resources of the V. I. Vernadsky National library of Ukraine for a separate period of 2020 are given. Their types are distinguished on the basis of periodicity and type of information intended for perception. Attention is paid to the use of computer technology in the process of creating and editing electronic resources. The general requirements for the preparation and editing of the information array "Ukrainika scientific" are outlined. The specifics of editing scientific abstracts are described and recommendations for improving this process as a whole are offered. The expediency of editorial processing of abstract texts in several stages is substantiated. Emphasis is placed on a thorough check of the sources of the information provided. Particular attention is paid to detecting and correcting distortions in texts after scanning. The peculiarities of the design of formulaic and special expressions in the scientific texts of "Ukrainika scientific" are considered. It is noted that when using formulas, it is necessary to follow certain rules and be sure to check the correctness of their reproduction in html format. It is stated that professional content and editing of the information array of the national abstract database "Ukrainika scientific" will increase the informational and scientific value of the resource, will promote the scientific achievements of Ukrainian scientists and the fullest satisfaction of readers' requests. Emphasis is placed on the professional skills of employees who participate in the quality content and editorial processing of "Ukrainika scientific".
Deng Xiaoping. "Great architect of Chinese reform and modernization"
Authors: Dergachev Vladimir
Published: June 2022

Deng Xiaoping (1904-1997) was a Chinese statesman, politician, and party figure, the de facto leader of the People's Republic of China from the late 1970s to the early 1990s, and the creator of the "Chinese miracle."
Some world's trends of book printing and book distribution in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Onyshchuk Mykhaylo , Tatarinova Larуsa
Published: June 2022

The article analyzes the general trends of the book industry in the leading countries of the world in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights some features and patterns of book publishing in modern conditions. The influence of social distancing on the decrease in the publication of printed books and the growth of e-book sales is shown. Some aspects of the world market of electronic books, change of forms and ways of work of libraries in delivery of the book to the reader are considered.

It is found out which players occupy a dominant share of the global e-book market, what strategies they use to increase sales, reach and deepen their literary and publishing activities. It is shown which books are most in demand during the pandemic, what are the advantages of the POD model.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made significant adjustments to the publishing industry. The spread of sources of entertainment on the Internet, the emergence of new services such as Netflix, Disney, Hulu, Amazon Prime and others hinders the further development of the book market. At the same time, the article emphasizes that the introduction of an online sales platform will stimulate not only the market of electronic and audiobooks, but also printed products. Due to COVID-19, the use of the Internet in 2020 increased in different countries from 50 to 70%.
Succession Planning and Competitive Advantage of Family-Owned Businesses in Anambra State
Authors: Patrick Okeke Anene , Chike Nwosu Kanayo , Phina Onyekwelu Njideka
Published: June 2022

This work explained what succession planning is and the role it plays in granting competitive advantage to Family Owned Business (FOB) that implement it. FOBs are business entities that have ties with family, as many big corporations today started as FOBs. It is ubiquitous and a very old businesses form, but is survival rate is not encouraging as statistics reveals. Hence, this work looked at how the principles of succession planning can be used to perpetuate the existing of FOBs by giving them a sustainable competitive edge. Succession planning deals with making plans for when the founders/owners of such businesses are no longer around. This study examined the challenges facing succession planning in FOBS and reasons for succession management in businesses. Five works were empirically examined to see how they did their studies and their findings. The work concluded that to look at the sustainability of FOBs and their competitive advantage thereof, the issue of success planning is key. Following the conclusion, the study recommended among others that succession planning should not be left in the hands of businesses alone, seeing that these businesses are major economic players, the government needs to take a lead role in educating and ensuring they have succession plans in place.
Emotional Intelligence and Performance of Employees in Secondary Schools in Anambra State; Principals Dynamics
Authors: Chukwunonso Nosike , Mary Kekeocha Ezinne , Patrick Okeke Anene
Published: June 2022

The rancour observed in many secondary schools in Anambra State Nigeria and the consequent poor performance of teachers, necessitated this study to examine the nexus existing between emotional intelligence and the teacher's performance. The work was anchored on the Emotional Intelligence Theory (Eq-Emotional Quotient) by Pahl in 2008 and the Ability-Based Theory by Mayer, Salovey, and Caruso in 2008. A survey research design was adopted for the study, with a population and sample size of 650 and 242 respectively. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire, which was subjected to both reliability and validity tests. Data analysis was done using correlation analysis and hypotheses tested at a 5% level of significance. Results showed that self-control has a statistically significant influence on employees’ creativity and that empathy has a statistically significant influence on employees’ commitment in secondary schools in Anambra State. The study, therefore, concluded that emotional intelligence affects the performance of teachers in secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria and recommended among others that the principals need to exhibit self-control as it has been shown to go a long way in influencing employees’ creativity and output of teachers.
Diagnosis and Management of Cystic Lymphangioma of the Neck in the Newborn Hospital Fousseyni Daou De Kayes: About A Case
Authors: Kouyate Mamaye
Published: June 2022

Lymphangioma is a rare malformative benign tumor of the lyphantic vessels. It is a rare tumor and its cervico-facial location is more frequent [1, 6, 7, 12]. The clinical presentation is very polymorphic. The diagnosis is suspected by imaging and can only be confirmed by histological examination after surgery. We report a case referred from a community health center. Our objective is to determine the frequency of this pathology, but also to describe the diagnostic, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects in our hospital. This is a case that was taken in our service during 2021.
Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Based Nail Polish
Authors: Mohite Mrs. Madhuri Sunil , Kharat Jasmita , Deshmukh Sukanya , Kashid Gauri
Published: June 2022

Cosmetics have been in utilization for more than thousands years. Cosmetics are applied mostly to the skin, hair and nails. Nail polish is a lacquer that can be applied to the human fingernail to decorate and protect the nail plates. The formulation has been revised repeatedly to increases its decorative effects. Adverse events may occur with various nail cosmetics specifically prepared with synthetic colours. Synthetic cosmetic being harsh and prone to more side- effects, herbal cosmetic is quickly replacing it and gaining a lot of popularity. The objective of the study was to deliver an herbal nail paint to reduce the damage to the nails due to chemicals. The nail paint formulation is prepare by simple mixing by using natural colour pigments and analysed for drying time, appearance, smoothness, hardness, colour, stability, Spreadibillity. Formulations, prepared with 8% cellulose 2.5% formaldehyde, 1.5% castor oil, 1.5% colour. Evaluation tests were found to in normal range according to I.P. This was expected to improve appearance, safety while applying and improve the user compliance. We can conclude that the herbal nail paint may be one of the novel products that can revolutionize the cosmeceutical and health care sector. Article contain anatomical structure of nail.
Using IBMR3 Monoclonal Antibodies for the Detection of the Expression Antigens Profile on 3T3 and HT29 Cancer Cell Line after Analysis
Authors: Alrawi Qutaiba Jassim
Published: June 2022

The detection of several types of cancer is possible by using monoclonal antibody (MAb). Studies have shown that different types of cancer have related specific abnormal proteins, which are identified by MAb. IBMR3 is a MAb which was raised against synthetic peptides that are associated with the selected amino acid sequence of human interleukin-4 receptors. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of specific monoclonal IBMR3 antibodies expression in the cancer cell lines of 3T3 and HT29, in order to recognize specific antigen and make evaluation, using immunoblotting technique which is widely use in this filed. Methods: Protein extracts were extracted from these cancer cell lines and used for western bloat. The Immunoblotting were consequently subjected to densitometry analysis using bio imaging machine. This bio imaging process will facilitate to measure the molecular weights, peak height and raw volume of the protein bands for the 3T3 and HT29 cancer cell lines, which helps in diagnosis of any pathogenic antigen. Results: The bands obtained from bio imaging were exposed on the PVDF membrane. In the 3T3 bio imaging process revealed four bands and molecular weight were 299.58, 87.90, 41.67 and 23.54 KDa. However, bio imaging results for HT29 revealed also four bands with molecular weights: 90.11, 41.31, 23.87 and 20.86 KDa. The results of Peak height densitometry for IBMR3 antigen bands for 3T3 were: 1856.985, 551.769, 394.164, and 216.185. However HT29 peak height results were: 281.544, 101.711.202.668, 757.213. The raw volume (amount of protein bands of IBMR3 Ag for 3T3) were: 1460168.75, 206078.47, 161406.89, and 219583.16. However HT29 raw volume results were: 110197.11, 76106.84, 98632.59, and 221395.34. Negative protein staining for 3T3 and HT29 cancer cell line bands were done by using mouse IgM serotype. IgM serotype was not indicated that means no specific antigens for negative control IgM. Conclusion: The bio imaging revealed ........
Effects of the Practice of Federalism in Nigeria on its International Image
Authors: Okeke Christian Chidi , Omojuwa Kayode Adeniran
Published: June 2022

Nigeria is a heterogeneous State whose many ethnic groups were outlandishly merged by Britain purely for administrative purposes during the colonial era and without regard for their characteristic diversities. The amalgamation gave rise to the adoption of federal system of government by Nigeria in 1954 as well as the subsequent evolution of federal character principle, all with the aim of managing the diversity for the sake of national survival. Regardless of the efforts, the practice of federalism in the country has continued to be plagued by various challenges. How these challenges affect the international image of Nigeria was the major task of this study. The study was anchored on the Group Theory while the qualitative mechanism of data collection and analysis was applied in this study. Among other things, the study found out that among the challenges confronting the practice of federalism in the country was the ineffective application of the federal character principle. It also found out that the international image of Nigeria suffers unthinkable damages as a result of the challenges associated with the practice of federalism. In view of the findings, the study therefore recommended the need for the political class to show commitment to the practice of true federalism by way of promoting national, rather than ethnic and divisive interests. It equally recommended that the National Assembly must amend the constitution to request any president who disrespects federal character principle in allocation of benefits to resign his or her position.
The Impact of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on Maternal and Fetal Outcome
Authors: Haque Roksana , Rahman Md. Mizanur
Published: June 2022

Objective: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the major public health issues in developing countries. It occurs in 2-9 percent of all pregnancies [4-6]. The present study is aimed to determine whether maternal and neonatal outcomes in GDM women are different from those in the general obstetric population. Methods: This descriptive Observational study was conducted jointly in the departments of Obstetrics Gynecology and Medicine, Nightingale Medical College, Ashulia from 1st January 2014 to 31st December 2016 (3 years). Fifty pregnant woman diagnosed by OGTT as GDM and fifty healthy pregnant women were enrolled as study subjects. They were followed regularly at the outpatient departments until delivery for detection of maternal and fetal outcome. Results: Women with GDM were significantly older (mean age 31.5) than healthy pregnant women group (mean age 25.3). Multiparty, increased BMI and positive family history of DM were found commonly in GDM women than control group. GDM women were more prone to develop pregnancy induced hypertension (36% vs 20%), premature rupture of membrane (30% vs 14%), preterm labour (30% vs 10%) as compared to non GDM group. Rate of cesarean section was not significantly higher in GDM women than healthy women (64% vs 56%). Regarding neonatal complications there was increased risk of hyperbilirubinemia (46% vs 16%), hypoglycemia (20% vs 0) and macrosomia (30% vs 10%) in neonates of GDM women than those of non GDM women. Conclusion: Our study indicates that maternal and neonatal complications are more in GDM women than healthy population. So early detection of GDM and multidisciplinary approach of treatment in the form of dietary advice, lifestyle modification, and insulin therapy can reduce adverse outcomes without increasing the rate of cesarean section.
Comparative Study on Pulmonary Function Tests and Electrocardiographic Alterations in Smokers and Non-Smokers
Authors: Khan Dr. Zahid Hasan , Sumaiya Dr. Jesmin , Nath Dr. Mukul Chandra , Nath Dr. Manik Chandra , Rupa Dr. Shamima Nazneen , Jolly Dr. Sayeeda Sultana
Published: June 2022

Background: Tobacco consumption is the most common cause of the preventable deaths globally. Tobacco is often consumed in the form of cigarettes. Deleterious effects of tobacco are seen in all body systems but most markedly on respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Smoking is responsible for 25% of all death in Bangladeshi men aged 25-69 years. Cardiovascular diseases are on the progressive rise in developing countries. Objective: To compare the variation in ECG waves and pulmonary function tests values in smokers and nonsmokers. Method: In this study, changes in ECG and pulmonary function tests were evaluated in apparently healthy adult male smokers and nonsmokers. This comparative cross sectional study was carried out in the department of Physiology, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi from January 2018 to December 2018. Result: A total number of 184 healthy subject aged between 20 to 45 years were divided into two groups – Group A considered of 92 adult male nonsmokers and Group B considered of 92 apparently healthy adult male smokers. Group B are subdivided into light smokers (1-10 stick/day), moderate smokers (11-20 stick/day), and heavy smokers (>20 stick/day). Analysis of data was done with the help of computer by SPSS 12.0 programmer and significant tests were done by unpaired student’s “t” test. PFT parameters FVC, FEV1, PEFR, FEV1 and FVC ratio were significantly reduced in smokers compared to nonsmokers (P< 0.001). The values of FVC, FEV1, PEFR were significantly reduced with increase number of cigarette smoke per day (P < 0.001) while FEV1/FVC ratio did not show much difference (P>0.05). Conclusion: This study showed that pulmonary function tests and ECG abnormalities indicate pulmonary and cardiovascular risk in term of COPD, Cardiac arrhythmia, pulmonary arterial hypertension, heart blocks in such subjects. This might be used by physicians as a tool for counseling the smokers to stop smoking as early as possible.
Experimental Study on the Crack Evolution Pattern of Pine Wood with Different Moisture Content
Authors: He Jiaming , She Yanhua , Li Meng , Cai Gaojie , Hu Bin
Published: June 2022

To investigate the crack development of wood specimens under different water content working conditions, and to explore the effect of water content on the mechanical properties of wood and the crack evolution law, pine wood specimens with 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% moisture content is used for this study. The mechanical testing machine and acoustic emission equipment is used to collect the energy signals emitted from the wood under load, and the AE signals (ringing counts, energy) is obtained using acoustic emission (AE) technique, and the acoustic AE signals is profiled using parametric analysis. The crack evolution pattern of the cracked wood specimens with different moisture content is consistent with the results obtained from the acoustic emission test, and the ringing count and energy can accurately reflect the damage of the wood, while the higher the moisture content, the flatter the crack development and the lower the bearing capacity of the specimens. The crack evolution of cracked wood specimens with different moisture content can be accurately predicted by acoustic emission ring counts and energy, and the degree of crack evolution of wood is inversely proportional to the moisture content. The test results provide a reference for further research on the relationship between moisture content and wood effects.
Scimitar Syndrome: About A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Dzota J. , Aloumba W. , Daouda D. , Boussa T.C , Salam S. , Chbani K. , Laoudiyi D. , Ouzidane L.
Published: June 2022

Scimitar syndrome or Felson's veno-lobar syndrome is a very rare condition, characterised by the association of cardiopulmonary abnormalities namely an abnormal right pulmonary venous return which is most commonly located in the inferior vena cava. We present an observation of a seven-month-old female infant who presented with acute dyspnoea. The diagnosis was suspected on chest X-ray and confirmed on CT scan which showed a single large right pulmonary vein draining into the right atrium with a scimitar pattern in sagittal section associated with dextrocardia and pulmonary sequestration. The prognosis is related to the extent of the left-right shunt and associated malformations.
Management of Patients with Severe Head Injuries in Low-Income Country
Authors: S Chaibou M. , M Gagara , H Daddy , B Issa Souleymane , Z Alfred-Dogbe Y. , M Sanoussi Nanzir , R Sani , S Sanoussi
Published: June 2022

Background: Head injuries constitute a real public health problem in Low Income Countries. The aim of this study is to evaluate the management of severe head trauma. Patients and methods: A prospective study was conducted for a period of six months, from 1st February to 31th July 2018 at Niamey National Hospital. Were been Included all patients victims of head injury with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) less than 8. The following variables were studied: age, sex, cause of trauma, deadline admission, means of transport used, Glasgow Coma Scale, CT Scan results, management and evolution. Results: Out of 1,918 patients admitted; 243 were head trauma, of which 76 patients had a GCS less than 8 (3.96%). Male predominance was found with a sex ratio of 24.33, young people was the most concerned (mean age:29.88 ± 16.37 years). Predominant age group was 16 to 30 years old, with 43.42% of patients. The circumstances of the trauma were road traffic accidents (86.84%). Transportation was medicalized in 15%. GCS was between 6 to 8 in 74.02% and the admission deadline was less than 6 hours in 77.63%. Respiratory distress was found in 28.95% and circulatory distress in 14.47%. Cranio-cerebral CT scan was performed in 82.89%. Seven patients (9.21%) were intubated and ventilated. Death rate was 53.94%. Conclusion: Head injury concerns a young male patient, the cause was a road traffic accident, this situation could be improved by raising the population's awareness of road safety and greater efficiency in taking in medical charge.
Spin Wave and Soliton Wave Activity as Well as Biocomputer Imulation in Visual Perception
Authors: Adamski Adam
Published: June 2022

All the material presented in this thesis as well as the author’s implications/conclusions prove that a living organism can be perceived as a complex electronic device similar to technical devices, whereas biological materials (proteins, DNA, RNA) - as components of electronic devices. These arguments allow us to state that a biological system can be considered to be a quantum computer that functions on the basis of entangled quantum states and optoelectronic phenomena. Melanin and neuromelanin are involved in the central control of all biological, physiological and psychological processes. Numerous modular communication systems and signalling pathways that transmit signals into cells are generated under the influence of light. Melanin and neuromelanin function as multireceptors of a full range of electromagnetic, acoustic, and soliton waves, torsion fields and bioplasma, which does not receive so much information as the senses do, but receive it constantly. The role of photoreceptors, receptors of hearing and touch is limited to a single reception of a stimulus, whereas melanin and neuromelanin play an integrative function, combining stimulus elements into a whole, namely combining movement with space and time, sound with light, space and time. From the psychological point of view, melanin and neuromelanin are responsible for the entire process of adaptation to the environment, mental development, the development of attention and perceptual experience, which, together with an increase in melanin and neuromelanin, acquire better sharpness and quality. Bioplasma controls these processes.
Acquisition of Science Process Skills of Junior High School Students among Private Schools of Olongapo City
Authors: Manes Joey O. , Calimlim Adelia , Nalupa-Farin Elizabeth
Published: June 2022

Education is one of the institutions in the Philippines that has suffered because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, school administrators, instructors, students, parents, and other stakeholders face new problems and concerns as a result of the paradigm shift. In the middle of the pandemic, the blended learning modality was adopted in the country in terms of educational means of learning. As a result, dealing with the "New Normal" presented difficulties for private schools. The study on The Science Process Skills Level of Acquisition in Junior High School Students Among Olongapo City Private Schools is especially important and beneficial to education. Cross-sectional descriptive survey research and simple Purposive quota sampling were utilized in the study. The respondents were enrolled in Grade nine junior high school that utilizes blended learning. Based on the result of the study the lowest Science Process skill competence is hypothesizing. The overall performance in Science (Biology) of grade nine pupils in the selected private secondary has a very poor association with amount of learning of science process skills. Teachers' difficulties in teaching science process skills in blended learning were described by a shortage of teaching materials. The study revealed that lack of emphasis on experimentation and the use of technology in the blended learning modality in terms of science particularly in the area of Biology.
Intoxicaciones por plaguicidas y primeros auxilios
Authors: Ávila Ávila María Nieves , Carmona Urueña Sandra Patricia , Contreras Rodríguez Claudia del Rocío
Published: June 2022

La cartilla educativa Manejo de intoxicacionespor plaguicidas, y primeros auxilios proporcionar información a lostrabajadores agrícolas y sus familias, con el fin degenerar acciones de promoción y prevención quedisminuyan los riesgos de intoxicación por plaguicidasy contribuir a la creación de ambientes saludables.Los plaguicidas ocasionan riesgo para la salud delos agricultores y las personas que manipulan estassustancias, lo que lleva a la población en generala realizar una manipulación incorrecta que puedeocasionar intoxicaciones y la muerte. La mayoríade los casos de intoxicación por plaguicidas sepueden prevenir; esta cartilla brinda informaciónsobre la forma de reducir los riesgos para la saludy acciones prácticas sobre primeros auxilios en casode intoxicación por las diferentes vías del organismo.
A case of acute renal failure with COVID-19 under Molnupiravir treatment
Authors: Yücel Hasan Esat
Published: June 2022

Objective: Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are the most commonly reported mild side effects of Molnupiravir. However, this case shows that it may indirectly cause acute renal failure.
Case: 67-Year-old male patient diagnosed with hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease developed severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea with the use of drugs. In the patient's examinations, severe deterioration in kidney functions occurred. The patient who developed acute tubular necrosis was taken to hemodialysis twice. Intravenous hydration and supportive treatments were started. In the follow-up, clinical and renal functions improved. In patients over 65 years of age and with comorbidities, the adverse effects of Molnupiravir should be considered and followed closely.
Perioperative Management in a Case of Heart Failure with Severe Low Ejection Fraction
Authors: Ergenoğlu Pınar
Published: June 2022

Radical cystectomy is the standard treatment for muscle-invasive non-metastatic bladder cancers. Patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer often have an increased rate of surgical complications due to comorbidities such as cardiovascular comorbidity, diabetes, and obesity. In these patients, a multidisciplinary approach is required at every stage, from the preoperative period to the postoperative follow-up. Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome resulting from any structural or functional impairment of ventricular filling or blood ejection. The main symptoms of heart failure are shortness of breath and fatigue, which can limit exercise tolerance, and fluid retention, which can lead to pulmonary and/or splanchnic congestion and/or peripheral edema. An ejection fraction of ≤40% is defined as low ejection fraction heart failure.
A patient who developed gabapentin-related atrioventricular complete block after anesthesia induction: A very rare case
Authors: Kuscu Ozlem Ozkan , Ergenoglu Pinar
Published: June 2022

In noncardiac surgeries, the development of complete atrioventricular block during general anesthesia is a very rare condition. The possibility of developing atrioventricular block may increase with the presence of cardiac pathology or drugs or metabolic predisposing factors that affect cardiac conduction and the anesthetic agents may also contribute. In this case, we aimed to present a patient with left bundle branch block, using gabapentin, and developed atrioventricular block during general anesthesia induction.
Covıd-19 Enfekte Hastalarda Cerrahi Operasyonlar, Prognoz-Mortalite Değerlendirmesi
Authors: Coşkun Ayşenur Sümer , Durmaz Şenay Öztürk
Published: June 2022

Aim: Since the beginning of the pandemic, several articles have report-ed negative results in the surgery of patients infected with COVID-19. However, new data are required with respect to insufficient numbers and case diversity. The aim of the current study is to report the progno-sis of COVID-19 patients in the perioperative period following the operation.
Methods: In individuals who had undergone surgery, patients who were found to have COVID-19 by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) on their nasopharyngeal swabs up to 14 days before or 14 days after surgery, or who had contact history and symptoms, or those with symptoms of COVID-19 in their thoracic tomography, were included in the study. The data of the patients were obtained from patient files and digital records.
Results: A total of 3093 patients were operated; 40 of these patients were included in the study as COVID-19 (+) or COVID-19 suspect; 5 (12.5%) of the 40 operated patients died in the postoperative period. The average age of the patients who died was 69.6 years old. Of the patients who died, 4 (80%) were male and 1 (20%) was female. Comorbid diseases were present in 4 of the patients who died. None of the operating suite employees experienced COVID-19 infection associated with these patients who underwent surgery.
Conclusions: We found that the postoperative mortality rate of patients infected with COVID-19 in our hospital is slightly lower than the report-ed rate in the literature. Elective cases should be postponed, except for emergency surgical cases. Male gender, advanced age, presence of 2 or more comorbidities are risk factors for adverse postoperative out-comes in COVID-19(+) patients.
Educação Profissional no Distrito Federal antes e depois do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Brasília: um estudo comparado
Authors: Melo Antongnioni Pereira de , Brito Renato de Oliveira , Souza Camila Lago de
Published: June 2022

Neste artigo aplicamos uma abordagem comparada sobre a educação profissional no Distrito Federal antes e depois da consolidação do Instituto Federal de Brasília (IFB). Com o intuito de melhor conhecer a realidade do Distrito Federal em termos de Educação Profissional e Tecnológica nos anos de 2005 a 2018, verificamos os dados contidos no Censo Escolar assim como informações das escolas técnicas estaduais públicas de âmbito estadual. Verificamos, como resultados, que após consolidação da expansão da Rede Federal, o IFB participa em mais de 30% das matrículas de Ensino Profissional no DF, mesmo com apenas 10 anos de atuação na região.
ABANDONO, EVASÃO, PERMANÊNCIA E ÊXITO NA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL E TECNOLÓGICA
Authors: Lindoso de Souza Salomão , Ramos Artuso Alysson
Published: June 2022

Com o objetivo de apresentar o estado da arte sobre abandono, evasão, permanência e êxito (AEPE) na educação profissional e tecnológica (EPT), buscou-se estimar quanto da produção acadêmica se ocupa de ações de enfrentamento ao abandono escolar. Foram selecionados 226 resumos do catálogo de teses e dissertações da Capes, agrupados em categorias conforme apresentassem ou não características de propor, implantar ou analisar ações, entre outros critérios. Cerca de 60% das pesquisas que abordaram a temática AEPE na EPT contemplavam análises, propostas ou implantação de ações. Constatou-se também a prevalência de estudos que privilegiaram a compreensão e transformação de realidades locais. Por fim, embora o número de pesquisas ainda seja relativamente discreto, há um crescente repertório de ações relatadas que, uma vez disseminadas, podem inspirar e subsidiar iniciativas semelhantes.
Anti-Mosquito Lotion Formulation With 70% Ethanol Extract of Kawista Fruit As An Active Substance
Authors: Fitri Dewi Rahma , Fatria Fajar In Rahmi , Nikmah Siti Khoiri’atun , Syafei Dedri
Published: June 2022

Insektisida alami yang diketahui mempunyai potensi besar untuk dikembangkan sebagai pengendali hama dan serangga salah satunya adalah dari famili Rutaceae. Buah kawista (Limonia acidissima) termasuk kedalam family Rutaceae yang mengandung 44 komponen minyak atsiri analisa GC-Olfactometri. Pengunaan bahan alami dari ekstrak buah kawista (Limonia acidissima) sebagai zat aktif reppelent diharapkan lebih aman jika dibandingkan dengan bahan kimia N,N-Diethylmeta-toluamide (DEET). Pada penelitian ini akan diuji efektivitas antinyamuk lotion ekstrak etanol 70% buah kawista (Limonia acidissima)  terkait lama waktu dan kemampuan daya tolaknya terhadap nyamuk Aedes aegypti. Daya proteksi lotion ekstrak etanol 70% buah kawista (Limonia acidissima) dihasilkan berdasarkan rumus daya proteksi pestisida. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lotion ekstrak etanol 70% buah kawista memenuhi persyaratan uji organoleptis F1 berwarna putih susu dan F2 berwarna putih kecoklatan, kedua formula memiliki aroma khas buah kawista. Hasil uji homogenitas menunjukkan kedua formula homogen, hasil uji pH pada F1 dan F2 adalah 6,8 dan 5,5 dan uji viskositas F1 dan F2 masing-masing 20.800 cps dan 23.200 cps. Hasil uji efektivitas sediaan sebagai antinyamuk pada F2 dengan kosentrasi ekstrak etanol 70% buah kawista 3% memiliki daya proteksi sebesar 85%. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi konsentrasi ekstrak etanol 70% buah kawista yang digunakan semakin besar persentase daya proteksinya
Preface
Authors: Janse van Vuren Anette
Published: June 2022

The academic library has for many years been at the heart of universities and by and large managed to develop in tandem with their parent institutions. They have always had an essential role in supporting teaching and learning at higher education institutions. However, since the 1960s, there has also been constant predictions that libraries will become redundant and lately, that they will be changed beyond all recognition. None of these predictions about irrelevance has come true, as libraries, and especially academic libraries, have had to change and adapt to new circumstances and especially new technologies at an ever-increasing rate. The fast rate of change and development started with the digital age or the Third Industrial Revolution and is currently culminating in the disruptive wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), fuelled by the even more disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Academic Library Practices
Authors: Marwala Tshilidzi
Published: June 2022

As we begin to fundamentally redefine our world, informed through the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lens, entire industries are gearing up for this disruptive event. Library practices have been no exception. With the advent of advanced digital technology, knowledge is becoming more readily accessible. This chapter focuses on how libraries need to respond, adapt, and transform to become meaningful spaces in our rapidly changing 21st century, within the 4IR and coupled with the restrictions of the pandemic. Tracing the evolution of technology over the centuries, the changing role of the library as a response to disruptions is discussed.
Quality Assuring Unknown Territory Reviewing the University of Johannesburg’s Pandemic Teaching and Learning Approach
Authors: Menon Kirti , Castrillón Gloria
Published: June 2022

The declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation saw billions of students around the world unable to attend classes. On 15 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national disaster and ‘lockdown,’ impacting every aspect of life, as the country shut down for 21 days and all educational institutions closed. The University of Johannesburg (UJ), one of 26 South African universities, with a total student population of 50,000 students was no exception. In this chapter, the authors critically reflect on the university’s review of what has been termed education’s ‘new normal’ and the findings related to the experiences of remote teaching and learning. UJ exhibits a deeply held commitment to social justice, equity, access, and excellence, and these values remained paramount during the course of the pandemic. In changing modalities to emergency remote teaching, using online and electronic platforms, UJ ensured the uninterrupted continuation of its academic and social justice goals. The UJ management approved a quality assurance process that was specifically developed to assess the implementation of Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT). The QA review addressed the period of remote teaching and learning from 15 March 2020 to 31 July 2020, which was the first semester. The intention of the review was to identify and share areas of good practice across the university, and to identify areas in which additional support may be needed, especially during the next phase of teaching, and considering the uncertainties surrounding the trajectory of the pandemic. To achieve this dual mandate, the review focused on the effectiveness of the transition to ERT and through an extensive process, which included reviews of modules online, interviews with academics, support structures, and other data analyses, the authors reflect and distil findings from the review report on ERT.
The Shifting and Changing Research Landscape and the Academic Librarian’s Response
Authors: Moyo Mathew
Published: June 2022

Research is increasingly changing due to among other reasons, technological advancement, funding models or policies, the general transitions on the international scene and lately, the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The dawn of COVID-19 has particularly transformed the conduct of research. Apparently, both opportunities and constraints are emanating from this epoch which researchers and academic librarians have to embrace. The study was conducted as a literature review to gather data for the study on how the research landscape is shifting in order to determine ways in which academic librarians could best serve researchers. Adequate research support is key to success in academia because research institutions are also ranked on the level and quality of their research output on ranking platforms. The author argues that the changing research landscape transforms the role of the academic librarian. The study findings indicate that trajectories in research have modified the role of the academic librarian from a supporter through collections and training, to a partner in the entire research life cycle. Suffice to say, any change process bears challenges which academic librarians may encounter in their quest to promote research, and these were determined in this chapter. The chapter ends with some insights about new and innovative ideas for the further promotion of research. The study adds value in understanding the trajectories in conducting research, and what academic librarians need to do in light of the changes, for the benefit of research.
NATIONAL IDENTITY BUILDING AND ROLE OF CULTURE: A CASE OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Lehari Kuppili
Published: June 2022

Since independence, the main goal of Nazarbayev was to shape a new national identity for Kazakhstan, different from the prevalent one. He stressed the requirement of a national identity based on an ethnic community, traditions, history, common values and culture of the society. Renewal policies were drafted to restore Kazakhstan’s culture. These renewal policies were the policies that accommodated the age-old Kazakh values along with the few essential Soviet policies. The Kazakhs strongly supported these policies. Among many changes in the newly independent nation, the government focused on strengthening the Kazakh national identity by modifying the cultural and artistic landscape. These actions included deconstruction of the legacies, symbols and policy approaches of the Soviet era and promoting age-old Kazakhstan’s legacies in many aspects of cultural life. Kazakhstan is conventionally a nomadic society. The lengthy Tsarist and successive Soviet rule degraded the pastoral lifestyle and replaced it with a sedentary lifestyle. Kazakhstan retained its nomadic heritage even after the long Soviet cultural change activities. The country’s leading nation building ambition is to build a Kazakh dominated multicultural nation with Kazkah culture as shared culture, making culture an essential aspect of Kazakhstan nation-building. The paper explores, Why culture plays a vital role in Kazakhstan’s nation-building? The article systematically investigates the research problem through analytical and systematic historical methods.
KEY WORDS: culture, nation-building, cultural nationalism, Kazakhstan, Kazakh culture
THE IMPACT OF THE CONSUMPTION OF VARIOUS DRUGS ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: EXPLORATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS
Authors: Mohamed Isse Sidow
Published: June 2022

The aim of this study was to use exploratory factor analysis to investigate the impact of consumption of various drugs (smokeless tobacco as known as Tabu in Somalia, Tramadol, and cannabis) on students’ academic achievement in light of the students’ lack of discipline, poor communication skills, participation in-class activities, and GPA at secondary schools in Mogadishu, Somalia. This study applied factor analysis to advanced quantitative research methods. This study also concentrated on target respondents 266 and featured teaching and non-teaching staff who work in public and private schools. To collect and analyze the data, a questionnaire and SPSS Version 20 were used. Cronbach’s Alpha The.908 indicated that the data’s dependability was correct. The correlation of the variables in this article was (r =.865*). The KMO value of the data .869 appears to be convenient for factor analysis in terms of sample size. Also, Barlett’s Test is found to be scientifically significant. Factor analysis The performed scree plot curve, the total variance explained, rotated components matrix, and anti-image values varied from 0.859 to 0.844. The main findings show that drug misuse, including cannabis, tramadol, and smokeless tobacco, has a negative effect on a student’s academic achievement in terms of conduct, poor communication, participation in-class activities, and GPA in secondary schools in Mogadishu. We recommend the government of Somalia cracks down on traffickers who bring smokeless tobacco and other drugs that harm Somali students and produce rules that protect them against drug abuse. We also recommend that the Somali community, particularly teachers, school principals, and religious leaders, raise awareness about how to prevent and treat drug abuse, particularly with tabu and tramadol.
KEYWORDS: drug abuse, smokeless tobacco, tramadol, cannabis, students academic achievement
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: A QUANTILE ANALYSIS
Authors: Kabiru Alhaji  , Suwaiba A Bello  , Shehu Mohammed  , Suwaiba Attahiru
Published: June 2022

This study examines the impact of education on foreign direct investment inflow to Nigeria. The study used time series data from Nigeria from 1999–2020 on ordinary least square and quantile analysis techniques. The results obtained show that education enhances FDI inflow in Nigeria both within the mean and outside the mean of data. The study recommends that policymakers coordinate their FDI and education policies to maximize economic benefits.
KEYWORDS: foreign direct investment, Education, Quantile analysis and Nigeria.
The state and trends in the development of wages in the distribution system
Authors: Kostyshyna Anna I.
Published: June 2022

The article addresses the state and trends in the development of wages in trade and the distribution system in particular. The importance of the research is emphasized by the fact that the most significant transformations in the conditions of market development take place in the social and labor domains. The main purpose of the article is to study the state and trends of wages and trade in the context of ensuring the competitiveness of commercial enterprises. Systematization of literature sources and approaches to solving the problem of studying the state and trends of wages in trade leads to the conclusion that Ukrainian and foreign scientists have studied the issue of wages, but in modern conditions, there is a need for critical analysis of wages and trends in trade and system distribution in particular. The study of this issue was carried out in the following logical sequence: determining the results, the main tasks, areas of research on the state of wages and their structure, and determining trends in wages in trade. The following methodological tools were used in the study: the system of economic laws, concepts and categories, the fundamental provisions of modern economic theory and applied economics, and statistics. An abstract-logical complex approach and methods of statistical analysis form the general methodological basis of the research. The indicators of wages, payroll, and wages structure as the basis for further improvement are the object of the study. The article examines the indicators of wages, their structure, as well as indicators of wages in trade according to legal and organizational forms. The peculiarities of the dynamics of wholesale and retail trade and the number of trade workers are studied. Changes in the structure of the wage fund in 5 years (2015 and 2019) are outlined. The analysis of the identified indicators summarizes the trends in wages in trade, which is the basis for further research.
Strategic priorities of regulating the investment and innovation processes in electric power industry of the South-Eastern region of Ukraine
Authors: Pysanko Serhiy V.
Published: June 2022

Substantiating the priorities of regulating the investment-innovation processes in the electric power industry is of essential practical use for Ukraine and its regions. The priorities should be determined following certain principles to improve the efficiency of their application through organizational, managerial, and economic approaches to promoting low-carbon development consolidated with priorities concerning climate change, economic development, and perspective competitiveness. The paper aims is to examine the main strategic priority directions of regulating the innovation and investment processes occurring in the electric power industry of the country. In this scientific work, the priority directions concerning the regulation of investment and innovative processes of the electric power industry of the South-Eastern region of Ukraine and the directions of its realization are offered. Regulatory objects are specified. The conceptual provisions of the strategic priorities for the regulation of investment and innovation processes in the electricity sector of the state are outlined, as well as the goals, principles, and imperatives are determined. The paper emphasizes that the South-Eastern region of Ukraine is characterized by a high capacity for the development of renewable electricity. An in-depth study of several basic regulations that determine the priorities for regulating innovation and investment processes in the electricity sector of the South-Eastern region is carried out. The main challenges of the industry development are summarized. The risks it carries for the regions of the state as well as the opportunities it gives them, including the attraction of investments, are indicated. As a result of the study, the range of priorities of direct and general nature was outlined.