bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Parents’ Creative Self-Beliefs and Creative Activity as Predictors of Family Lifestyle
Authors: Lebuda Izabela , Jankowska Dorota Maria , Karwowski Maciej
Published: November 2020

Family rules, routines, and resources shape children’s creativity. However, little is known about how parents’ creative self-beliefs and creative activity are related to the lifestyle adults create in their families. Family lifestyle might be operationalized as referring to domain-general dimensions of family functioning (cohesion, flexibility, communication, and family satisfaction) and domain-specific factors related to creativity (encouragement to experience novelty and varieties; encouragement to nonconformism; support of perseverance in creative efforts; encouragement to fantasize). To explore the link between parents’ creativity-related characteristic and family lifestyle, 303 Polish parents (57% mothers) of children aged between 6 and 10 (M = 7.99; SD = 1.38) reported on their creative self-beliefs, creative activity, overall family characteristics, and climate for creativity in their families. We found that both parents’ creative self-beliefs (creative self-efficacy and creative personal identity) and their creative activity predict support for creativity in the family and more general balanced and satisfying family relationships. We discuss these findings, point new paths for future research, and suggest interventions in regards to the family creativity-fostering environment.
An R Toolbox for Score-Based Measurement Invariance Tests in IRT Models
Authors: Schneider Lennart , Strobl Carolin , Zeileis Achim , Debelak Rudolf
Published: November 2020

The detection of differential item functioning (DIF) is a central topic in psychometrics and educational measurement. In the past few years, a new family of score-based tests of measurement invariance has been proposed, which allows the detection of DIF along arbitrary person covariates in a variety of item response theory (IRT) models. This paper illustrates the application of these tests within the R system for statistical computing, making them accessible to a broad range of users. This presentation also includes IRT models for which these tests have not previously been investigated, such as the generalized partial credit model. The paper has three goals: First, we review the ideas behind score-based tests of measurement invariance. Second, we describe the implementation of these tests within the R system for statistical computing, which is based on the interaction of the R packages mirt, psychotools and strucchange. Third, we illustrate the application of this software and the interpretation of its output in two empirical datasets. The complete R code for reproducing our results is reported in the paper.
From 2D to 3D: enhanced access to human conscious awareness
Authors: Mudrik Liad , Korisky Uri
Published: November 2020

Most of our interactions with our environment involve manipulating real, 3D objects. Accordingly, 3D objects seem to enjoy preferential processing compared with 2D images, for example in capturing attention or being better remembered. But are they also more readily perceived? Thus far, the possible preferred access of real, 3D objects to awareness could not be empirically tested, as suppression was only applied to on-screen stimuli; Here, using a variant of Continuous Flash Suppression (CFS) with augmented reality goggles (“real-life” CFS), we managed to suppress both real, 3D objects and their 2D representations. In healthy young adults, real objects escaped suppression faster than their photographs. Using 3D printing, we also showed that this only holds for meaningful objects, while no difference was found for meaningless, novel ones. This suggests that the effect is uniquely mediated by affordances, shown here to be evoked by 3D objects even before these emerge to awareness.
Identification of the sources of spring barley resistance to leaf diseases and smut
Authors: Shishkin N. V. , Derova T. G. , Doroshenko E. S. , Kononenko О. S.
Published: November 2020

Spring barley resistance to diseases can reduce yield losses and amount of the applied plant protection products, and, accordingly, the costs for its cultivation. One of the most important tasks and conditions of the breeding process is the expansion of the genetic diversity of sources of resistance to unfavorable environmental conditions and the development of the varieties that possess resistance to pathogens. On the territory of the Rostov region, the most harmful and economically significant diseases of spring barley are helminth-spore spots and stone smut. The purpose of the current study was to identify the spring barley varieties resistant to helminth-sporiosis and smut. There have been presented the 3-year results on assessment of the domestic and foreign spring barley varieties for resistance to leaf diseases and smut. There have been studied 117 domestic and foreign varieties. The immunological properties of the spring barley varieties were studied in a field infectious nursery. The seed infection with spores was carried out by the S. Dimitrov's method using a nutrient environment. Sowing of the inoculated seeds was carried out at the end of the optimal terms. The analysis was carried out according to the number of infected stems. The infectious nursery with helminth-sporiosis was set up according to the Methodological recommendations (2008). On the basis of the current study, according to the immunological assessment, the varieties were divided into different groups of resistance to the studied pathogens. The genotypes with high immunological resistance degree to the complex of pathogens are of the greatest breeding value. There have been identified the sources of resistance to two pathogens. These are the varieties ‘Ratnik', ‘Zernogradsky 73', ‘Azov', ‘Kumir', ‘Elf', ‘Tan 1', ‘Zernogradsky 35', ‘Vikont' (Russia), ‘Getman', ‘Odessa 22' (Ukraine), ‘Viking' (Sweden). The identified sources of spring barley resistance to smut and spot diseases have been recommended for use in breeding programs for immunity.
Síndrome disfórico premenstrual
Authors: Alas Hernández Jazmín Ariana , Barillas Rojas Sebastián
Published: November 2020

El síndrome disfórico premenstrual es un trastorno que afecta diversas esferas de la vida, provocando un detrimento funcional. En su etiología se implica la desregulación de hormonas y neurotransmisores, para su diagnóstico se utiliza los criterios del Manual diagnóstico y estadístico de los trastornos mentales, el DSM-V. El tratamiento con antidepresivo se considera la primera línea de tratamiento; el uso de anovulatorios como los de anticonceptivos y agonistas de la hormona liberadora de gonadotropina, pueden ser considerados sobre todo en pacientes que requieran control de la fertilidad y manejo de los síntomas.  La cirugía se considera la última línea de tratamiento para pacientes que presentan sintomatología grave y difícil de controlar.  Existen otras terapias como la alloprenanolona, terapia cognitivo conductual dieta y ejercicio que requieren futuras investigaciones para determinar su beneficio en el manejo de este trastorno.
Strategi Kesantunan Pemandu Acara Mata Najwa pada Episode Cerita Para Juara: Kajian Pragmatik
Authors: Irwansyah Nfn
Published: November 2020

AbstractPoliteness in language is a key to success for a program host to get comfortable in communication. The purpose of this study is to analyze and reveal Najwa Shihab’s politeness strategy in the episode ‘the Champions Stories’  of Mata Najwa  program by using a pragmatic approach. The theory used in this study is the politeness theory of Brown and Levinson (1987). This descriptive and qualitative study employed free listening and involvement in conversation (SLBC) method and listening and note taking techniques. The data were collected from  the episode of ‘the Champions Stories’  in Mata Najwa  program . The results of the study shows that the politeness strategy used by Najwa Shihab is a direct strategy classified into positive and negative politeness. The most frequently used  politeness strategy is positive politeness. The underlying factor is her firm and bold speaking character. Besides, she can obtain complete information from her guests in relaxed and polite manner. AbstrakKesantunan berbahasa merupakan kunci kesuksesan bagi pemandu acara untuk memberikan kenyamanan dalam berkomunikasi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis dan menemukan strategi kesantunan yang digunakan oleh Najwa Shihab dalam program acara Mata Najwa Episode para juara dengan menggunakan pendekatan pragmatik. Teori yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu teori kesantunan Brown dan Levinson (1987). Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode kualitatif deksriptif dengan metode simak bebas libat cakap (SLBC) dengan teknik simak dan catat. Sumber diambil dari program acara Mata Najwa episode cerita para juara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan strategi kesantunan yang digunakan Najwa Shihab yaitu strategi langsung bersifat kesantunan positif, kesantunan negatif, dan kesantunan positif. Kesantunan terbanyak yang digunakan oleh Najwa Shihab dalam program acara Mata Najwa episode cerita para juara adalah kesantunan positif, hal tersebut dilatarbelakangi Najwa adalah seseorang yang tegas, berani dalam bertutur. Hal ini juga menjadi ciri khas Najwa untuk mendapatkan informasi selengkap dari narasumber dengan pembawaan santai tetapi tetap santun.
The Persuasion in Joko Widodo’s Speech: A Comparison between the Indonesian Source Text and Its Annotated Translation in Mandarin
Authors: Hutabarat Adinda Natassa Valentine
Published: November 2020

AbstractThis study aims to describe persuasion strategies used by President Joko Widodo in his political speech that is delivered at the 2018 IMF-World Bank forum. The study is conducted by comparing the speech in bahasa Indonesia as the Source Text (ST) and its annotated Mandarin translations as the Target Text (TT). In order to describe Widodo’s persuasion strategies, micro and macro level analysis is applied in this study. The former refers to the speaker’s language skills and the translations; whilst the latter refers to the speaker-oriented context and situations-oriented contexts. The result of the study shows that: (i) The translation of Widodo’s speech text has persuasive features of metaphors and catchwords; (ii) The translation technique applied to these features is “equivalent”; (iii) These features were used to encourage the audience to pay attention to the contexts-oriented persuasive messages and to take actions accordingly. AbstrakKajian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan strategi persuasi Presiden Joko Widodo dalam pidato politis yang disampaikan pada pertemuan IMF-Bank Dunia tahun 2018. Kajian tersebut dilakukan dengan membandingkan Teks Sumber (TSu) bahasa Indonesia dan terjemahan beranotasi Teks Sasaran (TSa) bahasa Mandarin. Guna mendeskripsikan strategi persuasi tersebut, studi ini menggunakan analisis mikro dan makro. Analisis mikro merujuk pada analisis keterampilan bahasa dan terjemahannya. Analisis makro merujuk pada konteks pembicara dan konteks situasi. Hasil kajian ini menunjukkan bahwa: (i) Terjemahan teks pidato Widodo menggunakan fitur persuasi metafora dan catchwords; (ii) Teknik terjemahan yang diaplikasikan pada kedua fitur tersebut adalah “kesepadanan”; (iii) Fitur tersebut digunakan agar pembaca atau pendengar memfokuskan pada pesan persuasi yang berorientasi konteks, dan bertindak sesuai pesan persuasi tersebut.
Genetic analysis of sweet corn lines based on SH2 endosperm structure gene
Authors:   National University of Life and Enviromental Sciences of Ukraine, Kulish O. Yu. , Parii M. F. ,   National University of Life and Enviromental Sciences of Ukraine
Published: November 2020

One of the three genes of the endosperm structure is used in the selection of sweet corn; its recessive mutation sh2 activates the accumulation of sucrose in the structural complex of sugars and represses the starch synthesis. Hybrids of "super-sweet" corn have improved grain taste and slower conversion of sugars into starch. Therefore, it is important to use different genetic sources of breeding traits in the creation of a new linear material that meets the requirements of modern heterosis selection of sweet corn. The aim of the work was to study the lines of sweet corn and to identify among them new sources of selectively valuable economic features. A complex assessment of morphological characteristics and productivity of sweet corn lines was carried out. According to the results of study the main morpho-biological traits of sweet corn lines with the mutant sh2 gene, the sources of individual selection valuable peculiarities were identified. Lines SH-234 and SH-936 were marked as donors of plant growth. Lines SH-621, SH-234 and SH-936 were the best in terms of seed productivity of cobs. According to the growing season, all lines are divided into early (4 lines) and medium ripe (6 lines). The lines SH-234, SH-113 (number of grain rows) and SH-621 (number of seeds in a row) were the best in terms of productivity, and lines SH-318 and SH-936 – in terms of the cob length (14.45 cm and 13.26 cm, respectively). Only one line SH-477 had strongly wrinkled seeds. Thus, the studied sweet corn lines were characterized by high genotypic diversity; the SH-936 and SH-621 lines were the best in terms of the trait complex.
Amniotic Membrane as a Scaffold for Periodontal Tissue Engineering
Authors: Elahi Asrar , Taib Haslina , Berahim Zurairah , Ahmad Azlina , Hamid Suzina Sheikh Ab , Mocktar Nurfarah Aini
Published: November 2020

Periodontal disease is characterized by the destruction of tooth supporting structures, and continuous destruction of these structures may lead to alveolar bone defects and tooth loss. Periodontal therapy aims to arrest the disease progression as well as to regenerate the loss of structures. Since, the regeneration of these structures is a complex process, cell-based tissue engineering has become one of the methods for periodontal tissue regeneration. In order to give mechanical support to the cells, an amniotic membrane has been proposed as one type of periodontal scaffold, due to its predictable properties. In this review, the integral structure, properties and the recent research in application of amniotic membranes, basically in medical and dental surgeries, along with its potential as a scaffold in periodontal regeneration are highlighted. Amniotic membranes have shown great potential as a suitable substrate/scaffold in in vitro and animal studies; thus provide an alternative for scaffolds materials nowadays. Nevertheless, further studies are required to establish its role and efficacy in periodontal tissue engineering.
Acute Reversible Motor Predominant Polyradiculoneuropathy among Thai Prisoners after the Outbreak of H3N2 Influenza: A Case Series
Authors: Khanittanuphong Phichamon , Amornpojnimman Thanyalak , Cheewatanakornkul Sirichai , Viratyaporn Watchara , Preechawettayakul Ittipon , Buntong Chorfa , Korathanakhun Pat , O’Ferrall Erin Kathleen
Published: November 2020

Objective: This study aims to describe the clinical, laboratory and electrophysiological findings of the prisoners who developed acute reversible motor predominant polyradiculoneuropathy after the outbreak of H3N2 influenza. Material and Methods: Among H3N2 infected Thai prisoners, all patients with acute flaccid weakness were included in this retrospective case series. We analyzed the results of electromyography (EMG), cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and serum levels of antiganglioside antibodies, folate, thiamine, and vitamin B12.Results: Among 262 H3N2 influenza patients, motor predominant polyradiculoneuropathy predominantly affecting the lower limbs developed in 10 patients. EMG revealed significantly decreased compound muscle action potentials with preserved distal latencies and conduction velocities in the peroneal nerves. Early fibrillation potentials were demonstrated on EMG performed 12-14 days post-onset of symptoms. The cerebrospinal fluid study showed normal profiles. All laboratory results appeared normal except for the significantly low mean±standard deviation serum folate level of 1.80± 0.78 [reference value 3.89–26.80 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)] as compared to the mean serum folate level in the normal Thai population of 10.80 ng/mL (p-value<0.001, 95% confidential interval -9.55 to -8.45). All patients were treated with 15 milligram per day of folic acid and all patients improved clinically. Conclusion: Although the relationship between low plasma folate level and polyradiculoneuropathy is unclear, a superimposed folate deficiency contributing to the pathophysiology is possible.
Джерела дослідження повсякденної культури українських остарбайтерів
Authors: Dmytrenko V. I.
Published: November 2020

Стаття присвячена характеристиці джерел дослідження повсякденної культури окремої спільноти громадян України, котрі в роки Другої світовоївійни перебували на примусовій праці в нацистській Німеччині й належали до категорії остарбайтерів. Вказано на місцезнаходження джерел. Проаналізовано актові джерела – офіційні акти німецьких органів влади та офіційні акти радянських органів влади. Розкрито значення періодичної преси для висвітлення повсякдення остарбайтерів. Значну увагу приділено оглядові джерел особового походження: спогадам (мемуарам), інтерв’ю (усним свідченням), автобіографіям, щоденникам та приватному листуванню остарбайтерів. Охарактеризовано біографічні інтерв’ю учасників подій, що містять найбільш комплексну інформацію про перебування у Третьому Рейху українських громадян. Вони дають можливість розглянути глобальні проблеми на мікрорівні. Зроблено висновок, що саме остання група джерел містить найбільш комплексну інформацію про умови перебування у Третьому Рейху українських громадян та є найціннішою для дослідження їхньої повсякденної культури. Саме вони дають можливість розглянути глобальні проблеми на мікрорівні. Це, передовсім, дозволяє розширити наше уявлення про події, заглибитися до рівня їхнього сприймання окремими очевидцями і цілими поколіннями. Інформація, вміщена у джерелах особового походження, не лише доповнює офіційні концепції історичного минулого, а часто навіть стає альтернативою традиційному баченню примусової праці. Схарактеризовано фольклор українських остарбайтерів як особливий вид джерел, що дає можливість дослідити внутрішній світ остарбайтерів, їхній повсякденний побут, менталітет, емоційну напругу, настрої, творчу фантазію. Він показує способи адаптації українських примусових робітників до екстремальних умов, їхній духовний світ і психологічне самоствердження.
Культура ранньомодерної України в сучасних історичних студіях
Authors: Dmytrenko V. А.
Published: November 2020

У статті розглянуто головні напрями вивчення ранньомодерної української культури в сучасних історичних студіях. Предметом уваги стали монографічні дослідження, котрі побачили світ після 2000-го року. Вважаємо, що саме вони є квінтесенцією наукового доробку й якнайкраще представляють напрацювання в досліджуваній сфері. З’ясовано, що спеціалізованих історіографічних праць, у яких би аналізувався стан дослідження української культури ранньомодерного часу, на сьогодні немає. Вирізнено два імовірні шляхи кризи "ідентичності історика", їх відмінності між собою не так предметом дослідження, як методологією його виконання та понятійним апаратом, який використовують науковці. Охарактеризовано позицію прихильників, які вважають, що головне завдання дослідника – розвіювання фальсифікацій, відкриття замовчуваних сторінок і конструювання нового історичного канону та позиції адептів, згодних з необхідністю позбутися догматичних нашарувань, заідеологізованості та фальші в контексті нового погляду на вітчизняну історію через опанування методик, випрацюваних за межами пострадянського інтелектуального простору, акцентуючи увагу на необхідності ведення діалогу зі своїми "західними" колегами однією мовою, щосприятиме включенню українського історичного наративу до світового історико-інформаційного простору. Фундаментальним виданням періоду2001–2013 рр. є "Історія української культури" у п’яти томах, другий та третій томи якого містять багатий фактографічний матеріал із українськоїкультури ранньомодерного часу. Водночас, відзначаємо появу праць, які попри те, що жоден із авторів не позиціонує себе як історика культури, мають виразне культурно-антропологічне спрямування. Саме вони презентують нові напрями вивчення ранньомодерної української історії, засновані на методології "нової культурної історії". На нашу думку, саме такі дослідження сприяють поглибленому розумінню культури ранньомодерного часу.
Analysis of Deformative-Strength Characteristics of Concretes, Manufactured with Addition of Coarse Aggregate, Obtained from Concrete Rubbles
Authors:   Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shukhov (46, Kostukova Street, Belgorod, 308012, Russian Federation), AL-KHAWAF A.F.Q. , NIKULIN A.I. ,   Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shukhov (46, Kostukova Street, Belgorod, 308012, Russian Federation)
Published: November 2020

In the construction practice, various concretes are used which, depending on the purpose, meet different requirements in terms of reliability, resistance to external environmental factors and other equally important parameters. In this article, as a coarse aggregate, crushed stone obtained in the process of crushing concrete waste from fragments of destroyed buildings and structures is considered. The results of experimental studies by various scientists have shown that the use of concrete rubble as aggregate is a promising direction. Thus, the economic effect of the use of crushed concrete as a coarse aggregate for the production of various concretes can be very significant for the construction industry as a whole. The results of the experiments presented in this article show that the use of recycled concrete in the form of crushed stone is very necessary, since an increase in the volume of construction waste creates a huge environmental problem for all countries and its partial solution is connected, including with the scientific research presented here. Keywords: crushed stone from concrete waste, coarse aggregate, concrete, strength, compression, tension, bending, modulus of elasticity.
Features of the Technology of Construction of Road Pavements from Vacuum-Treated Asphalt Concrete Mix
Authors:   Lipetsk State Technical University (30, Moscovskaya Street, Lipetsk, 398055, Russian Federation), NOSOV S.V. , BONDAREV B.A. ,   Lipetsk State Technical University (30, Moscovskaya Street, Lipetsk, 398055, Russian Federation), NOSOV I.S. ,   Lipetsk State Technical University (30, Moscovskaya Street, Lipetsk, 398055, Russian Federation)
Published: November 2020

When changing the structural properties of road construction materials, their compaction technologies should be improved with the choice of the best compaction means and their technological modes of operation in specific conditions of work conduction. For a mixture evacuated at an asphalt concrete plant that has increased water and frost resistance characteristics, as well as changed rheological parameters, it is also necessary to determine the technological parameters of the compaction means used, taking into account the features of its rheological characteristics. The compaction technology of vacuum-treated hot asphalt-concrete mix by pneumatic wheel roller with the determination of the necessary number of passes on the trail, speed modes along the roller passages and the magnitude of the air pressure in the tires of the roller has been developed. Using a promising rheological approach, the dynamics of accumulation of the asphalt concrete mixture layer density along the roller passages was studied by simulation modeling, and the time when the pneumatic roller was finished and the compaction work was transferred to heavy smooth rollers was determined. Changing the rheological properties of the vacuum-treated asphalt mix increases the efficiency of its compaction, reducing material costs, increasing the productivity of compaction tools while improving the quality and durability of road asphalt pavements. Keywords: hot asphalt-concrete mix, rheological properties, water and frost resistance of asphalt concrete, road roller, compaction.
Dépistage du cancer de l’anus et des lésions précancéreuses du canal anal
Authors: Siproudhis L. , Henno S.
Published: November 2020

Il existe aujourd’hui deux modalités de dépistage et de suivi des lésions de dysplasies et de cancer de l’anus. L’une est très consommatrice d’énergie et de temps (anuscopie haute résolution répétée), et l’autre est celle d’une approche minimaliste (anuscopie). La première expose à une mauvaise observance et de nombreux perdus de vue, la seconde à un diagnostic et une prise en charge trop tardifs (cancer invasif) quand la surveillance et le traitement de la dysplasie de haut grade peuvent apparaître des objectifs ambitieux mais cohérents.
Mirror Neurons and Film Studies
Authors: Turvey Malcolm
Published: November 2020

This article surveys some of the major criticisms of mirror neuron explanations of human behavior within neuroscience and philosophy of mind. It then shows how these criticisms pertain to the recent application of mirror neuron research to account for some of our responses to movies, particularly our empathic response to film characters and our putative simulation of anthropomorphic camera movements. It focuses especially on the “egocentric” conception of the film viewer that mirror neuron research appears to license. In doing so, it develops a position called “serious pessimism” about the potential contribution of neuroscience to the study of film and art by building upon the “moderate pessimism” recently proposed by philosopher David Davies. It also offers some methodological recommendations for how film scholars should engage with the sciences.
Ten years later
Authors: Morlino Leonardo
Published: November 2020

A decade ago, Regions & Cohesion started with an editorial article by Harlan Koff and Carmen Maganda, who proposed launching “a multilingual (English, French, and Spanish) and interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of the human and environmental impacts of regional integration as well as governance processes.”
THE EFFECT OF COMPLEX MULTI-PURPOSE ADDITIVE ON OPERATING PROPERTIES OF HYDRATED CEMENT AND CONCRETE
Authors: Dem'yanenko O. V. , Kulikova A. A. , Kopanitsa N. O.
Published: November 2020

The research developments in materials science in the construction field concerning the formulation and production process of fine-grain concrete are aimed at the formation of structure and properties that provide the appropriate performance characteristics. The literature review and experimental data on the concrete treatment made show that the required quality of concrete can be achieved by changing the concrete mixture composition, activation of aggregate and mixing water, introduction of multi-purpose modifying additives, different approaches, etc. The paper presents the development of the effective multi-purpose additive consisting of such industrial wastes as marble-microcalcite, nano silicon dioxide, microsilica, and peat hermally modified at 600 °C. The influence of this additive on hydrated cement and concrete properties is studied herein. It is shown that the introduction of the multi-purpose additive in an amount of 5 % with a decrease in the cement consumption, improves the compressive strength of hydrated cement stone up to 69 %. The chemical composition of new formations of modified hydrated cement is determined by the physicochemical analysis.
MORPHOLOGY AND SIZE OF SILICA NANOPARTICLES OBTAINED BY LOW-TEMPERATURE PLASMA
Authors: Vlasov V. A. , Kosmachev P. V.
Published: November 2020

The paper presents the results of a comprehensive study of the particle morphology, size distribution, average size, specific surface area and agglomeration of SiO2 nanoparticles obtained by plasma technology from natural high-silica raw materials (quartzite). The dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy, and nitrogen adsorption techniques are used. It is shown that using the plasma source, polydisperse silica nanoparticles with the distribution of 10–300 nm can be obtained with the average size of 30 ± 7 nm and specific surface area of 71 ± 4 m2/g from natural quartzite. The average agglomerate consists of about 10 particles. The zeta potential varies from –54 to 9 mV for the powder, which can be useful in planning multicomponent systems. The investigated powder can be used as a hardening additive for the manufacture of building materials with improved performance for the creation of specialpurpose objects.
HIGH RISE FRAME BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WITH REGARD TO DEFECTS IN MONOLITHIC BASE SLAB
Authors: Yushchube S. V. , Podshivalov I. I. , Tayukin G. I.
Published: November 2020

The paper analyzes the influence of defects detected in a monolithic base slab on the possibility of its further application in the construction of a 25-storey high-rise frame building. Non destructive testing and vertical core sampling techniques are used for the detailed analysis of the monolithic base slab. It is found that irregularities in the procedure during winter concreting of the base slab decreases the strength properties of concrete and provides the defect formation in the slab structure, namely delamination of the lower protective concrete layer and uncovering of working reinforcement. For the safe use of the 25-storey high-rise building, the base slab is proposed to be strengthened by adding in-situ reinforced concrete layer 100 cm thick.
Economic Relations of the Southeast Countries with China and the USA (A Comparative Analysis)
Authors:   IMEMO RAS, Rogozhin A.A.
Published: November 2020

The article summarizes the results of a comparative analysis of the trade and investment relations of ASEAN countries with the PRC and the USA. These relations are considered as a factor significantly affecting the current state and especially on the prospects for relations of ASEAN countries with both countries fighting for influence in Southeast Asia as a whole. The versatility and inconsistency of the economic ties of the ASEAN countries with China and the United States is emphasized, which putting them to a difficult choice when pursuing a foreign economic course, an essential element of which is the desire to balance contacts with China and the United States with the maximum possible consideration of their own economic interests.
Brexit as a Factor behind the Evolution of ASEAN’s Trade in Services with the United Kingdom
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Galchenko E.A.
Published: November 2020

The article examines the current transformation of ASEAN−UK foreign economic cooperation pattern in the context of digitalization of the global economy. Brexit as a manifestation of the European integration crisis has catalyzed diversification of Britain’s foreign trade in services. Southeast Asian nations are becoming the UK’s priority partner in this area. In these circumstances, parties have to choose the model of their future trade agreement and the degree of trade liberalization.
Paradoxes of Russian-Singaporean Relations
Authors:   ISPR of FSTAS RAS, Ruban L.S.
Published: November 2020

The author conducted a comparative analysis of the economic development of Singapore and the Russian Federation with a focus on the oil refining industry in dynamics from 2011 to the present. This industry was chosen because it is the leading one in Singapore and its indicators exceed the productivity indicators of a similar Russian industry, despite the fact that Singapore does not have a resource base and the country works on imported raw materials. In addition, the author raised the issues of the functioning of the investment sphere and diplomatic relations.
Aboriginal women in Australia: from domestic workers to big politics. Part 2. Political arena
Authors:   Institute of oriental studies, Russian academy of science (MOSCOW), Skorobogatykh N.S.
Published: November 2020

In this part of the article analyzes the participation of aboriginal women in the political life of their country and their activity on the parliamentary arena. The main character is Linda Burney, whose life and work vividly embodies the main features of the modern stage in the Australian indigenous peoples’ human rights movement
Forming the Image of Modern Russia in Japan
Authors:   Institute of oriental studies, Russian academy of science (MOSCOW), Mosyakov D.V. , Tatarinova A.V. ,   Moscow State University of Technology and Management K.G. Razumovsky
Published: November 2020

The article analyzes forming the image of modern Russia in Japan. The authors point out that along with the territorial claims of the Japanese regarding the islands belonging to Russia, the negative attitude of the Japanese towards our country is formed by false stereotypes and prejudices. Analyzing the development of relations between countries, the authors attempt to find out the factors that have a particular influence on the image of Russia and Russians in the minds of the Japanese.
Southeast Asia and the South Pacific Region: current problems of development – 2019
Authors:   Institute of oriental studies, Russian academy of science (MOSCOW), Astafieva E.M. , Maletin N.P. ,   MGIMO (U) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Published: November 2020

The paper provides an overview of the reports presented at the conference "Southeast Asia and the South Pacific region: current problems of development", which was held in the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences on December 18, 2019. In the annual inter-institute conference of Orientalists organized by the Center for Southeast Asia, Australia and Oceania studies academics, as well as applicants and post-graduates from various academic, research and educational institutions, participated.
Growth and Residential Distribution with Solow, Alonso, and Dixit-Stiglitz Integrated
Authors: Zhang Wei- Bin
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this study is to deal with dynamic interdependence between economic growth, economic structure, and residential distribution. It develops a spatial dynamic economic model on basis of microeconomic foundation. It integrates the economic mechanisms of the Solow one-sector growth model, the Alonso spatial residential model, and the Dixit-Stiglitz equilibrium model with imperfect market. We apply neoclassical economic growth of perfect competition to describe the growth determinant, the neoclassical urban residential model to determine residential location, and the basic model of new growth theory with imperfect market to take account of perfect and imperfect competition in spatial equilibrium structure. The basic economic mechanisms of the three approaches are integrated by using Zhang new approach to formally model household behavior. We determine the motion by simulation. Then we conduct comparative dynamic analysis to analyze how exogenous changes in different parameters affect residential distribution, economic growth, and economic structure. The study shows how changes in preferences and technologies affect economic growth, economic structure, land rent, and residential distribution.
Disciplinary law and neurosurgery: a 10-year analysis of cases in the Netherlands
Authors: Dronkers Wouter J. , Amelink Quirine J. M. A. , Buis Dennis R. , Broekman Marike L. D. , Spoor Jochem K. H.
Published: November 2020

OBJECTIVE

Neurosurgery is historically seen as a high-risk medical specialty, with a large percentage of neurosurgeons facing complaints during their careers. The Dutch medicolegal system is characterized by a strong emphasis on informal mediation, which can be accompanied or followed by disciplinary actions. To determine if this system is associated with a low overall risk for medical litigation through disciplinary law, the authors conducted a review of disciplinary cases involving neurosurgeons in the Netherlands.

METHODS

The authors reviewed legal cases that had been filed against consultant neurosurgeons and neurosurgical residents under the Dutch disciplinary law for medical professions between 2009 and 2019.

RESULTS

A total of 1322 neurosurgical care–related cases from 2009 to 2019 were reviewed. Fifty-seven (4.3%) cases were filed against neurosurgeons (40 first-instance cases, 17 appeal cases). In total, 123 complaints were filed in the 40 first-instance cases. Most of these cases were related to spine surgery (62.5%), followed by cranial surgery (27.5%), peripheral nerve surgery (7.5%), and pediatric neurosurgery (2.5%). Complaints were filed in all stages of care but were mostly related to preoperative and intraoperative care.

CONCLUSIONS

The risk for medically related litigation in neurosurgery in the Netherlands through disciplinary law is low but not negligible. Although the absolute number of cases is low, spinal neurosurgery was found to be a risk factor for complaints. The relatively high number of cases that involved the sharing of information suggests that specific improvements—focusing on communication—can be made in order to lower the risk for future litigation.
Examining the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act: impact on telemedicine for neurotrauma
Authors: Shah Sanjit , Yang George L. , Le Diana T. , Gerges Christina , Wright James M. , Parr Ann M. , Cheng Joseph S. , Ngwenya Laura B.
Published: November 2020

The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) protects patient access to emergency medical treatment regardless of insurance or socioeconomic status. A significant result of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the rapid acceleration in the adoption of telemedicine services across many facets of healthcare. However, very little literature exists regarding the use of telemedicine in the context of EMTALA. This work aimed to evaluate the potential to expand the usage of telemedicine services for neurotrauma to reduce transfer rates, minimize movement of patients across borders, and alleviate the burden on tertiary care hospitals involved in the care of patients with COVID-19 during a global pandemic. In this paper, the authors outline EMTALA provisions, provide examples of EMTALA violations involving neurosurgical care, and propose guidelines for the creation of telemedicine protocols between referring and consulting institutions.
Rare manifestations of Potter Sequence: A Case Report
Authors: Gautam Uttara , Kafle Rishi Kesh , Chikanbanjar Vijay , Shakya Alyssa , Basnet Rydam , Manandhar Sunil Raja
Published: November 2020

Potter sequence is a rare congenital malformation that primarily affects male fetuses and is characterized by pulmonary hypoplasia, skeletal malformation, and kidney abnormalities. The pressure of the uterine wall due to oligohydramnios leads to an unusual facial appearance, abnormal limbsor limbs in abnormal positions or contractures. The fetus generally dies soon after birth due to respiratory insufficiency.

We presented a male baby of 35 wks gestation with birth weight 1200gms delivered by primi mother. She had severe oligohydramnios and virtually there was no liquor during birth. The baby had severe perinatal depression at birth requiring resuscitation. Multiple congenital anomalies like absence of left eye, congenital cataract on the right eye, right-sided choanal atresia, micrognathia, low set ears, beaked nose, bilateral clubbed foot with hip deformity were noted. After 2 hours of life,baby developed fast breathing and cyanosis and died due to respiratory failure.
Rare Cause of Tension Pneumothorax: Hydatid Disease of Lung: A Case Report
Authors: Acharya Achyut Bhakta , Bhatta Narendra , Mishra Deebya Raj , Verma Avatar , Shahi Rejina
Published: November 2020

Lung is the second most common site of hydatid disease, after liver. Pleural involvement of hydatiddisease can occur, and usually follows the rupture of a pulmonary or hepatic hydatid cyst into thepleural space. When a patient presents with tension pneumothorax, zoonotic infections, especiallyhydatid disease of the lung, also has to be considered especially in areas with high burden of thedisease. We report a 31 years male patient presenting with tension pneumothorax due to rupture ofhydatid cyst of lung.
Appendicular and Caecal Fecalith causing Perforation: A Case Report
Authors: Rojan Adhikari  , Prashant Simkhada  , Mandal Deependra , Ashok Kunwar  , Saroj Prasad Dhital
Published: November 2020

Fecalith is a concretion of dry compact feces or hard stony mass of faeces in the intestinal tract. Thoughappendicular fecoliths are commonly encountered, caecal fecoliths are rare entities. Fecoliths areamenable to conservative management with laxatives and enemas but surgical management preventsrecurrence. We present a case of 27 years old male who was diagnosed with acute appendicitis withperitonitis. He was intraoperatively diagnosed as gangrenous and perforated retrocaecal appendixwith multiple small fecaliths and a large fecalith on cecum with perforation. Appendectomy andprimary repair of caecal perforation done. Histological examination of perforated margin confirmedas an inflammatory lesion.
Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Admitted at Tertiary Care Hospital in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Dhungana Sahadeb Prasad , Mahato Arun Kumar , Ghimire Rinku , Shreewastav Rupesh Kumar
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Dyslipidemia is one of the major risk factors for acute coronary syndrome. Dyslipidemiawith an increase in total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides and decrease inhigh-density lipoprotein cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for the acute coronary syndromeand alone account for more than 50% of population attributable risk. This study was conducted tofind out the prevalence of dyslipidemia.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 105 patients admitted at thetertiary care center with a diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome from July 2018 to March 2019 afterapproval from the institutional review committee (Ref no. 205/2018). Fasting serum lipid profilewas obtained within 24 hours of hospitalization with the convenient sampling method. Data wereanalyzed with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20. Point estimation at95% Confidence interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data.

Results: Out of 105 people, dyslipidemia was present in 51 (48.6%). The mean age of the participantswas 59.19±12.69 years. The majority 81 (77.1%) were male. The mean total cholesterol, triglycerides,low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were 183.43±35.9 mg/dl, 140.59±46.83 mg/dl, 109.9±26.38 mg/dl and 41.17±4.78 mg/dl respectively. High total cholesteroland triglyceride were found in 34 (32.4%) each, low high-density lipoprotein in 31 (29.5%) and highlow-density lipoprotein in 22 (21%). 

Conclusions: Dyslipidemia is a significant risk factor in patients with acute coronary syndromeand commonly associated with other risk factors. Careful attention to its management may help toreduce further events.
Clinical Profile and Outcome of Adult Patients with Scrub Typhus in a Tertiary Care Centre of Eastern Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Ghimire Ram Hari , Ghimire Ashima , Dhungana Sunil , Bista Bides , Shreewastav Rupesh Kumar
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Scrub typhus is an under-diagnosed and undertreated zoonotic human infection. There are no data related to profile of adult patients in Nepal. We conducted this study to report socio-demographic, clinical profile and complications of scrub typhus in our scenario.

Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out in Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, eastern Nepal. The sample enrollment process was consecutively who were admitted under medical ward and intensive care unit. Diagnosis was established serologically with positive test of IgM antibodies against scrub typhus using immuno-chromatography. Operational definitions for organ system dysfunction were based upon simple available clinic laboratory profiles and imaging. Collected data were entered in Microsoft Excel 2007 and converted it into Statistical Package for Social Science 11.5 Version for statistical analysis.

Results: A total of 47 patients were analyzed during this study. Diagnosis of scrub typhus was more common 17 (36.17%) in age group of (40-60 years) with female predominance 32 (68.08%). Most patients (70.15%) were of above 40 years. Fever 47 (100%), asthenia 40 (85.10%), generalized body-ache 41 (87.23%), anorexia 46 (97.87%) and headache 39 (82.97%) were present in most of our patients at sometime during their illness. Respiratory dysfunction was the commonest 37 (78.72%) system dysfunction followed by renal 30 (63.82%) and hepatic 20 (42.55%) impairment. Fortunately no deaths occurred.

Conclusions: Scrub typhus occurred more commonly in elderly female patients. Early empirical treatment may prevent mortality. Large studies involving whole country is needed to see real scenario of disease in this setting.
Knowledge and Preventive Practices of Hepatitis B Transmission among Dental Students and Interns in a Tertiary Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Bhandari Durga
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Hepatitis B is one of the most common contagious diseases in Nepal and is a signifi- cant public health issue. It is transmitted through contact with contaminated blood or other bodily fluids on broken skin or mucous membranes. Junior doctors and dentists are at particular risk of hepatitis B exposure. This study aims to find the level of knowledge of transmission and prevention of hepatitis B among the dental students.

Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among dental students and interns at Kantipur Dental College Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Kathamndu from January 2019 to February 2019 after ethical approval was provided by the Institutional Review Committee. The study included dental students and graduate intern doctors. Convenience sampling was done. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was done along with frequency and proportion of binary data.

Results: Out of one hundred forty two students, 68 (48%) of participants had completed a full course of hepatitis B vaccine. Thirty seven (26%) had started but had less than three recommended shots and 37 (26%) had not received any vaccines for hepatitis B prevention. Only 14 (10%) of the study group had checked their hepatitis B titer prior to commencing medical education.

Conclusions: There is also a lack of understanding of transmission, prevention and post exposure prophylaxis for hepatitis B infection among them among new health care providers in Nepal. This puts both the practitioners and patients at risk of chronic hepatitis B infection, which is unnecessary given cheap and easy prevention strategies, can virtually eliminate the risk.