bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Between Modernity and Tradition. Sasha Sokolov’s Works and its Connection with the Old Russian Literature
Authors:   University of Bologna, Marchesini Irina
Published: September 2021

The article focuses on the importance of old Russian literature in the works by Sasha Sokolov, with a specific reference to his first book A School For Fools (1976). The analysis of this text takes into account lexical choices made by the author and their meaning in the context of the narration. This approach lies at the basis for the proposal of a tripartite model that describes the relationship between Sokolov’s works and the old Russian tradition. The model includes the following categories: 1. Allusions to religion; 2. Presence of elements pertaining the realm of folklore; 3. Allusions to episodes or figures related to old Russian literature. The results of this research contribute to the broadening of knowledge in the field of contemporary Russian literature and its relations with the old literary heritage. Moreover, this investigation allows a deeper comprehension of Sokolov’s writing style.
Features of Investment Risk Analysis and Assessment
Authors:   Tashkent Institute of Finance, Shaislamova Nargiza
Published: September 2021

The article examines the essence of the analysis and assessment of the risks of investment projects in the innovative development of the country's economy. One of the most important tasks for investors in the context of the coronavirus crisis is the analysis, assessment and effective management of risks that can affect investment projects before investing. And also, the investor must identify the factors that negatively affect the project and develop measures to reduce their negative impact. Based on the above, it can be said that improving the risk management methodology and evaluating investment projects based on modern and best practices has become one of the urgent tasks. In this article, the author explains the essence of risk management and presents the main stages of risk management developed by foreign and domestic economists, and also expresses her own opinion about the stages of risk management of investment projects in the form of a scheme. The article also presents the content of the methods of risk analysis that are frequently used in practice. In particular, the author shows the essence of methods for assessing investment risks, such as Break-even point, the sensitivity analysis of the project, the method of Scenarios, the method for assessing the sustainability of the project, Expert evaluation method, Analogy method, and others. We can identify two aims of research: 1) to study the stages of investment risk management, developed by foreign and domestic scientists, and, on their basis, to propose the stages of risk management, developed by the author; 2) to study various methods of risk assessment, which are a key part of investment risk management, and develop proposals for their application in Uzbekistan. To achieve the objectives of the study, the following tasks were identified:  explain the content of the economic categories “risk” and “investment risk”;  explain the content of investment risk management;  study of the process (stages) of investment risk management, developed by foreign and domestic economists;  development by the author of the stages of the investment risk management process;  study and outline methods for assessing the risks of investment projects;  development of recommendations on the application of risk assessment methods in Uzbekistan. Subject of research: methods for assessing the risks of investment projects. Information sources for writing the research was books and articles by foreign and domestic economists.
Надежность оценочной системы как условие качественного управления обучением
Authors: Ефремова Надежда Ф.
Published: September 2021

Во Введении раскрываются причины необходимости нового взгляда на оценку образовательных достижений обучающихся. В первую очередь это связано с процессами международной интеграции в сфере образования, компетентностным подходом к процессу и результатам обучения, расширением техник и технологий обучения. Поэтому задача повышения объективности оценки рассматривается как педагогический аспект, требующий исследований по совершенствованию оценочных процедур и инструментария. Однако в педагогической практике ключевым ценностям надежного оценивания пока уделяется недостаточно внимания и, особенно, при оценивании компетенций как результатов освоения образовательных программ. В своем большинстве преподаватели используют традиционные средства оценки, не позволяющие выявить и оценить глубоко латентные характеристики в форме компетенций, которые, по сути, и обеспечивают успешность личности в профессиональной деятельности. Вместе с тем основные принципы построения качественной оценки требуют все большего внимания в связи с цифровой трансформацией системы образования, расширением различных форм дистанционного обучения, большей самостоятельностью обучающихся при выборе образовательной траектории. В Теоретическом обосновании показаны основные направления научно обоснованного подхода к аргументированной доказательности оценки. Логика современного оценивания требует организации деятельности обучающихся при выполнении комплексных заданий. Проектирование такого оценочного инструментария требует соблюдения ряда правил, которые обеспечивают надежность результатов, а соответственно, помогают обоснованно управлять процессом обучения, оказывая помощь обучающимся на каждом значимом этапе освоения образовательной программы.  В Обсуждении результатов показаны принципы создания инновационного инструментария для комплексного оценивания образовательных достижений в условиях организации планируемой деятельности обучающихся в ситуации оценки. В Заключении автором сделан акцент на трудностях создания комплексных оценочных средств и возможностях решения этой проблемы в системе вуза.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN BAMBOO FOREST MANAGEMENT IN KITAKYUSHU CITY
Authors: Tamiya Kana
Published: September 2021

The fast growing bamboo causes problems in Kitakyushu as it is able to invade other plant areas. Bamboo forests that are growing too fast are often left without being properly cared for by landowners. This worsens the condition of the balance of the ecosystem in this bamboo forest area. In this study, an investigation was carried out on efforts to manage bamboo forests in Kitakyushu City, especially those involving the community. Efforts to manage bamboo forests are carried out by the government and the community in Kitakyushu City. The volunteers come from students and the general public. Activities carried out include providing experience for community members to cut bamboo trees, make musical instruments from bamboo and perform performances using these musical instruments. This activity instills awareness in the participants to better maintain the balance of the existence of this bamboo forest. The potential for the use of bamboo is actually very wide open, both as a musical instrument, souvenirs, cooking ingredients, construction materials, activated carbon and others. However, efforts to increase the benefit value of these products still have to be made to compete with other raw materials.
BENTONITE APPLICATIONS IN SIMPLE PURIFICATION OF BULK COOKING OIL AS ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD COST EFFICIENCY
Authors: Meirawaty Mira , Palit Christin , Setyorini Dyah Ayu , Jambak Moehammad Ali
Published: September 2021

Utilization of Crude Palm Oil (Crude Palm Oil) in food cooking activities is a strong activity in Indonesian society, more than 80% of household activities use this type of oil to process food ingredients. The affordable price with a variety of packaging makes this type of cooking oil has many fans. A survey that has been conducted on residents of the Kalideres area with a total of 20 respondents stated that in addition to using new palm cooking oil in cooking activities, the majority of residents are also accustomed to using this oil used in cooking activities that require the deep-fried method. The quality of cooking oil is largely determined by the level of purity of the solution, the clearer the color of the solution, the better the quality, the darker the color of the solution indicates the presence of more impurities, the higher the saturated fatty acid emulsion, indicating poor cooking oil quality. This is what was raised in this community service (CS) activity, namely socializing alternatives to the use of purified bulk cooking oil. The purification material uses bentonite clay minerals which are heated and dissolved in a certain amount and duration of time which is able to maximize the adsorption power of impurities according to the natural structure of bentonite. CS activities carried out online include counseling and training activities for housewives in the economically densely populated Kalideres area. Through the socialization program for the purification of bulk cooking oil using bentonite clay minerals, it is hoped that residents will have an alternative to reduce the cost of processing food raw materials in a more effective and healthy way. This program is also expected to function as a medium to socialize the application of earth science in helping activities of daily living.
Taiteilija-ammattilaiset kulttuurihyvinvoinnin toimijoina ikääntyneiden hoivayhteisöissä: kuvaileva kirjallisuuskatsaus
Authors: Nuutinen Teija , Laulainen Sanna , Salonen Arto O.
Published: September 2021

Artikkelissa tarkastellaan hyvinvoinnin ja ikääntyneiden hyvinvointipalvelujen kontekstissa työskentelevien ammattitaiteilijoiden toimintaympäristöjä, rooleja ja tehtäviä. Taiteen ja kulttuurin hyvinvointivaikutukset ja kulttuurihyvinvointi ovat oleellinen osa kansalaisten hyvinvointia. Sosiaali- ja terveysalojen ikääntyneitä koskevassa keskustelussa ja tutkimuksissa kulttuurihyvinvointia ammatikseen tuottava taiteilija jää kuitenkin usein taka-alalle. Tässä kuvailevassa kirjallisuuskatsauksessa näkökulma taiteilijan ammatilliseen toimijuuteen on subjektikeskeinen ja sosiokulttuurinen. Tutkimuksessa haluttiin saada selville, millaisiin ilmiöihin taiteilija-ammattilaiset on liitetty hyvinvoinnin toiminta-alueella ja ikääntyneiden hyvinvointipalveluissa sekä minkälaisia toimintaympäristöjä, rooleja ja tehtäviä ammattitaiteilijoille on esitetty. Tutkimusaineistoksi valikoitui käytettyjen valintakriteereiden perusteella 11 kansainvälistä tutkimusartikkelia. Analyysimenetelmänä oli laadullinen sisällönanalyysi. Tulosten mukaan työelämän ja ammatin muutos johtaa taiteilijoita erilaisiin yhteisöihin. Muutos on yhteydessä taiteilijoiden ammatti-identiteetteihin. Yhteisöjen toimintajärjestelmät ja -kulttuurit sekä resursoivat että rajoittavat taiteilijoiden ammatillista toimijuutta. Ikääntyneiden hoivayhteisöissä ammattitaiteilijat ovat muutostoimijoita ja työkäytäntöjen uudistajia. Heidän ammatillisen osaamisensa ytimessä korostuvat kunnioittava ja arvostava vuorovaikutus, läsnäolevuus ja kohtaaminen. Tutkimus luo pohjaa jatkotutkimukselle taiteilijoiden ammatillisista käytännöistä ja työn tekemisen tavoista iäkkäiden hoivayhteisöissä.
Muistisairaiden ja puoliso-omaishoitajien kokemuksia tuen riittämättömyydestä
Authors: Van Aerschot Lina , Eskola Päivi , Aaltonen Mari
Published: September 2021

Muistisairautta sairastavien ikääntyneiden kotona asuminen onnistuu usein omaishoitajien avulla, mutta tukea tarvitaan myös sosiaali- ja terveyspalveluista. Aina kaikki eivät kuitenkaan saa riittävää apua ja tukea. Niin muistisairautta sairastavat ihmiset kuin omaishoitajatkin voivat kärsiä avun riittämättömyydestä. Tässä artikkelissa tutkimme, millaista tukea muistisairaat ja heidän puolisonsa kaipaavat ja millaisia kokemuksia heillä on avun riittämättömyydestä. Tutkimuksemme mukaan muistisairautta sairastavien ikääntyneiden ja omaishoitajien kohtaama avun riittämättömyys liittyy sekä palvelujärjestelmään ja erilaisiin tukimuotoihin että henkisen tuen tarpeisiin. Muistisairautta sairastavat ja heidän omaishoitajansa eivät niinkään kohtaa tilanteita, joissa he eivät saisi lainkaan tarvitsemaansa apua, mutta saatu apu ei aina vastaa tarpeita tai se on liian vähäistä. Omaishoitajat myös paikkaavat palvelujärjestelmän puutteita ottamalla vastuun puolisonsa hoivasta tilanteissa, joissa julkiset palvelut ovat riittämättömiä tai niitä ei ole saatavilla. Kotona asumisen tueksi tarvittava apu on riittämätöntä useammin omaishoitajien kuin heidän muistisairautta sairastavien puolisoidensa kannalta. Usein tämä tarkoittaa sitä, että omaishoitajat kantavat vastuuta hoivasta oman jaksamisensa kustannuksella.
Tribologische Charakterisierung von Polymerfasern unter Trockenreibung, Mischreibung und Hydrodynamik mittels einer optimierten Pin-on-Disc-Prüfmethode
Authors: Schmitz Regine , Haupert Frank , Rüthing Justus , Sigrüner Michael , Strübbe Nicole
Published: September 2021

Based on the conventional pin-on-disc test method, a tribology test rig was adapted and optimized regarding its ability to characterize polymer fibers. The method is explained and first applications in the field of tribological characterization of single fibers are presented. The test sequence to investigate the polymer fibers (diameters of only a few 100 µm) is generated in such a way that data can be recorded continuously as a function of time in the wear range from a few 10 µm to several 100 µm even during the first few minutes. The test mode starts by applying line load and dynamically progresses to area load by changing the contact area during the measurement. It is shown that single fibers can be characterized with respect to their friction and wear properties in different tribological systems. The dependence of the wear rates of fiber material, surface roughness of the counter bodies and lubrication rates is presented.
Einfluss einer Reibhysterese auf selbsterregte Schwingungen von Partikel-Festkörper-Systemen
Authors: Fürstner Thomas , Kröger Matthias
Published: September 2021

The influence of a friction hysteresis on the self-exciting in a particle-solid-system will be investigated by experiments and a numerical model. For this, a test rig will be presented. This test rig allows to measure the actual acting friction force. Furthermore, a numerical model will be presented which has a differentiation between a time-dependent friction behavior in sliding and sticking. Bigger differences can be observed in the system behavior – even with a quality similar curve of the measured friction hysteresis. For example, in a system with PVC-W particles exists a sharp boundary between an area of stable stick-slip oscillation and an area of subsiding oscillation. In comparison to this, a system with PMMA particles has a smooth transition region between these two areas. The followed simulation studies shown, that the selfexciting mechanism is a complex interaction between the time-dependent behavior during the sliding and sticking and the external average system velocity.
Role and functions of virtual organizations in context of COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Fomenko Ekaterina Valer'evna , Luneva Tatiana Viktorovna , Nikitin Eduard Vladimirovich
Published: September 2021

As a result of the onset of the pandemic in 2020, the global economy and the Russian economy experienced significant shocks. The trend of growth of the production market through information technologies has increased. In the process of developing information technologies and increasing the cost of economic resources, it became possible to operate new forms of enterprises and organizations-virtual organizations and virtual enterprises. The purpose of creating virtual forms of economic entities is the high rate of change in the external environment and the inability to adapt to these processes in the classical form of the enterprise. To enter new markets with high-quality products there are needed the modern forms of organization of inter-company interaction that allow reducing costs and increasing the speed of production and product quality, which becomes possible with network interaction between high-level professionals. The study describes the approaches of well-known scientists in the classification of the virtuality of the enterprise, in terms of the network form of interaction. There are described the characteristics of a virtual organization, which is a complex vertically integrated structure of many participants-companies operating with the support of a virtual network platform. Participants of a virtual organization have a wide range of key competencies, which allows them to participate in the creation of virtual enterprises by customer enterprises, to perform tasks for a single project. The article describes the features of a virtual enterprise organized to perform specific tasks for the project being implemented. There are described the organizational structure of the virtual organization management and the function of the manager, depending on the stage of the organization's life cycle. The structure of the virtual organization (virtual network platform, virtual enterprise, network broker) is illustrated, the functions of the manager are listed. The conclusion is made about the attractiveness of the virtual organization model for small and medium-sized businesses. The significant growth of the online market and strengthening of the positions of virtual organizations in the near future are predicted, due to changes in the economy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Differences and similarities of concepts of industrial clusters and industrial ecosystems
Authors: Titova Natalya Yur'evna , Ziglina Vasilisa Evgen'evna
Published: September 2021

The article considers the modern realities of the current period of time caused by the fourth industrial revolution, the technology of which is inextricably linked to the digitalization. The existing trends can lead to a decrease in social well-being due to the loss of jobs due to the introduction of self-learning machines in production, as well as environmental degradation due to the increased demand for natural resources. These possible consequences actualize the search for models for the organization of production, among which in foreign practice are recognized industrial clusters and ecosystems. In the scientific environment the definition of criteria allowing to differentiate these concepts is an insufficiently studied question. The similarities and differences between the definitions of industrial clusters and industrial ecosystems have been analyzed. There is considered the ecosystem approach for industry in terms of Industry 4.0 and digitalization. Using the method of content analysis the publications were distributed in the system of National Electronic Library (eLibrary) from 2004 to 2020. There were defined the key criteria for a comparative analysis of the studied concepts: dynamism, flexibility, openness to outside challenges, objectives, participants, territory, process chain, innovation, organizational structure. The relationship between goals and effects for industrial clusters and industrial ecosystems has been illustrated. It has been inferred that there are significant differences in the conceptual apparatus of an industrial ecosystem and an industrial cluster. It has been substantiated that industrial ecosystems are an evolutionarily more perfect form of organizing the system of interaction between industrial organizations than industrial clusters
STABILITY ANALYSIS OF A PROPOSED SCHEME OF ORDER FIVE FOR FIRST ORDER ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Authors: Fadugba Sunday Emmanuel , Ogunrinde Roseline Bosede , Ogunrinde Rowland Rotimi
Published: September 2021

This paper presents the stability analysis of a proposed scheme of order five (FCM) for first order Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs). The proposed FCM is derived by means of an interpolating function of polynomial and exponential forms. The properties of FCM were discussed extensively. The linear stability of FCM in the context of the Third Order One-Step Method (TCM) and Second Order One-Step Method (SCM) for the solution of initial value problems of first order differential equations is presented. The stability region of FCM, TCM and SCM is investigated using the Dahlquist’s test equation. The numerical results obtained via FCM are compared with TCM and SCM. Moreover, by varying the step length, the accuracy and convergence of the methods in terms of the final absolute relative error are measured. The results show that FCM converges faster and more stable than its counterparts.
The Covid-19 Pandemic and the Bioethics of Care
Authors:   Department of Ancient and Modern Civilizations, University of Messina, mgensabella@unime.it, Furnari Marianna Gensabella
Published: September 2021

"The lecture illustrates how three fundamental dimensions of the human condition (vulnerability, interdependence, uncertainty), highlighted by the pandemic, are also at the root of the bioethics of care. In the first model proposed by Warren T. Reich, the bioethics of care is, in fact, based on Heidegger’s concept of Care and its link with vulnerability. It is proposed that two fundamental principles that remain implicit in the bioethics of care derive from this link: the principle of responsibility and the principle of solidarity. In the first part of the lecture, the theme-problem of preparedness is viewed in light of the principle of responsibility. Dwelling on Hans Jonas’s ideas on responsibility, I examine the duty of fore-seeing and its implications: the heuristics of fear, the difficulty of the shift from individual to collective responsibility, ultimately opposing the parental paradigm of responsibility proposed by Jonas with the paradigm of fraternity. In the second part, the relationship of interdependence between individual health and public health is examined, highlighting the marked inequalities that remain. Starting with some reflections on the principle of solidarity and its relationship with responsibility, the shift from the “fact” of interdependence to the ethical principle of solidarity is retraced, also through the rereading of an opinion issued by Italy’s National Bioethics Council (CNB) in 2020. This shift is seen in conclusion as both utopian and necessary if we are to re-interpret the pandemic emergency as a crisis that may result in a new beginning. "
Matter over Mind. What Support for Families with Intersex Children Exist?
Authors:   PhD student, University of Zurich, Switzerland, E-mail: daria.abrosimova@ibme.uzh.ch, Abrosimova Daria , Gramc Martin ,   PhD student, Institution name: University of Zurich, Switzerland; E-mail: martin.gramc@ibme.uzh.ch
Published: September 2021

"The complex treatment of intersex people in medicine has for too long neglected the support for their families. Decision-making process included parental concerns and wishes, but the emotional and peer support of families with intersex people may not always be provided. We investigate access and availability of psychological and peer support for families with intersex children. Even though the 2005 Consensus statement on DSD strongly recommended new protocol in which families should be provided psychological and peer support during decision-making process, we claim that this is still not the case. Even if there is a psychologist or psychiatrist in the multidisciplinary team during the process, that does not mean that families are provided with psychological support. Based on the scoping review method we want to identify existing professional-peer support and intervention tools for parents with intersex children. We investigate the implementation strategies for professional psychosocial interventions and examine the literature assessing their effectiveness. Our claim is that psychological and peer support are not fully implemented in the treatment process of intersex people, because the role of psychologist, psychiatrist or peer groups is seen as secondary in comparison to the one on surgeons within the multidisciplinary team of medical professionals. This leads to lack of psychosocial and peer support and to mental distress of families and their intersex children. "
Translational Ethics: Justified Roles of Bioethicists Within and Beyond Lifecycles of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Health
Authors:   PhD, University of Bergen, Norway, Bærøe Kristine ,   E-mail: kristine.baroe@uib.no, Gundersen Torbjørn ,   Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway
Published: September 2021

"Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems hold great promise for the future development within a variety of sectors. At the same time, there is also great concern about harms and potential misuse of AI. Upscaling and implementing existing AI systems do already have the potential of affecting severely, and potentially irreversibly, fundamental social conditions for social interaction, professional autonomy, and political governance. Therefore, guiding principles and frameworks to support developers and governing authorities are emerging around the world to foster justified trust in AI research and innovation. Ultimately, these safeguarding institutions and mechanisms rely on human knowledge and wisdom. Health is an area that is expected to benefit from AI based technologies aimed at promoting beneficial, accurate and effective preventive and curative interventions. Also, machine learning technologies might be used to improve the accuracy of the evidence base for cost-effective and beneficial decision-making. How can bioethicists contribute to promote beneficial AI interventions and avoid harms produced by AI technology? What would be justified roles of bioethicists in development and use of AI systems? Method: The paper is based on literature review and philosophical reflection. Discussion: In this presentation, we will base our analysis on an analytical decomposition of the life cycle of AI systems into the phases of development, deployment and use. Furthermore, we will use a framework of translational ethics proposed by Bærøe, and identify a variety of structural tasks, as well as limitations to such, for bioethicists to undertake within this emerging multifold area of experts and disciplines. "
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in App Diagnosis: Outcomes and Implications by Example
Authors:   Ph.D. Habil., Department of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, ", Bolboacă Sorana D. ,   Iuliu Hațieganu",   University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.E-mail: sbolboaca@umfcluj.ro, Bulboacă Adriana Elena ,   Department of Pathophysiology, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: September 2021

"The Clinical Decision Support (CDS), a form of artificial intelligence (AI), consider physician expertise and cognitive function along with patient’s data as the input and case-specific medical decision as an output. The improvements in physician’s performances when using a CDS ranges from 13% to 68%. The AI applications are of large interest nowadays, and a lot of effort is also put in the development of IT applications in healthcare. Medical decision support systems for non-medical staff users (MDSS-NMSF) as phone applications are nowadays available on the market. A MDSS-NMSF app is generally not accompanied by a scientific evaluation of the performances, even if they are freely available or not. Two clinical scenarios were created, and Doctor31 retrieved the diagnosis decisions. First scenario: man, 29 years old, and three symptoms: dysphagia, weight loss (normal body mass index), and tiredness. Second scenario: women, 47 years old with L5-S1 disk herniation, abnormal anti-TPO antibodies, lower back pain (burning sensations), constipation, and tiredness. The outcome possible effects and implications, as well as vulnerabilities induced on the used, are highlighted and discussed. "
What Ethics for an Inclusive Ageing Society?
Authors:   Professor, Catholic University of Lille, France, Cobbaut Jean-Philippe ,   E-mail: jean-philippe.cobbaut@univ-catholille.fr, Aiguier Grégory ,   Catholic University of Lille, France
Published: September 2021

"Context: the ageing of the population today raises a significant number of questions to stakeholders in the health and social sectors. These questions go far beyond the questions of care to stretch out to a series of ethical problems linked to lifestyle and thus to the management of projects dedicated to the support and social inclusion of the elderly. Purpose: in this context, the way of considering the treatment of the ethical dimensions of these projects requires collaborative and reflexive governance based on the articulation between clinical ethics, organizational ethics but also – increasingly – an ethical approach of social and territorial deployment of these projects with the various stakeholders. Method: this communication will aim to present the results of two research-action studies aimed at the development and the integration of the ethical dimension in collective projects of accompaniment of elderly people within the community. Results: the conclusions do reflect the need for the collaborative and reflexive nature of the governance of the ethical approach, by emphasizing the modalities of the participation of the people concerned and the crucial stake of taking their point of view into account. of view for a relevant approach to ethics of ageing. "
Covid-19 Mental Health Impacts. Challenges for Psychiatrists
Authors:   Lecturer, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu Cluj-Napoca, Romania, E-mail: ccrisan2004@yahoo.com, Crișan Cătălina , Suciu Bianca ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: September 2021

"COVID19 a new appeared virus determined a major impact worldwide on economic and social aspects and also on the mental state level. All countries are confronting with different behaviors of coping mechanism in particular buying excessive amounts of food, being more suspicious even with the family members, explained by an exacerbated surviving instinct, making stocks of unnecessary disinfectant sanitary products, even a chase for protective masks in some cases. Some of these aspects can be considered the effect of a mass psychosis, people being misinformed by television news, such as the concept of fake news having the intention of manipulation; others misinterpret the clear message, with severe consequences over the state of calm. During this crisis, all psychiatrists are facing new challenges such as sustaining the well-being of healthcare personnel, looking over the need of patient’s mental well-being, taking care of the psychological impact of quarantine, self-isolation and social stigma associated with COVID 19. An important aspect in Romania is represented by different cultural beliefs that are not usually present in other cultures but are characteristic in our population and can influence the outcome of the virus evolution. Protection from God, believing that spirituality and religiosity can become a fence in the confrontation with the virus, and these convictions could become a real impediment in understating and respecting the protocols and the rules of prevention. The ethical issue for psychiatrists is how to take into account patients’ beliefs in time of restrictive measures imposed by COVID19 pandemic? All in all, the COVID19 pandemic spread represents a real challenge for all employees in the medical system, but especially to psychiatrists, who should deal with patients whose capacity to understand the real/whole picture is deteriorated. "
Entorno de enseñanza como factor para la permanencia del estudiantado. Validación de cuestionario
Authors: Castelo Branco Uyguaciara Veloso , Hideo Nakamura Paulo , Hernández I Dobón Francesc Jesús
Published: September 2021

Resumen: Este artículo presenta la construcción y validación de la dimensión “entorno de enseñanza” como concepto clave en este trabajo, que hace referencia a la formación del estudiantado y las interrelaciones que se establecen entre este y el profesorado. Para su análisis semántico, el instrumento fue examinado por siete expertos. Para el análisis de consistencia se aplicó una prueba preliminar a 92 estudiantes de la Universitat de València (España) y a 37 de la Universidad Federal de Paraíba (Brasil). En el análisis semántico, el instrumento fue adecuado en términos de coherencia y validez para obtener informaciones sobre el entorno de enseñanza. En el análisis de consistencia, se constató un grado de contradicción G2 cercano a 0 (0.07). El grado de certeza G1 (0.75) indica que hay concordancia entre las proposiciones, como elemento importante para estudios sobre la permanencia en la educación superior.
MEMOTRET KEBERHASILAN SIMRS TERHADAP KUALITAS PELAYANAN SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI RUMAH SAKIT SWASTA DI BALI
Authors: Widyantari Ni Luh Komang Try , Prianthara Ida Bagus Teddy
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memotret keberhasilan SIMRS terhadap kualitas pelayanan selama Pandemi Covid-19 di Rumah Sakit Swasta di Bali. Penelitian ini telah dilakukan di Rumah Sakit Swasta di Bali yang memiliki dan menerapkan SIMRS dengan memberikan kuisioner kepada 100 responden. Data penelitian dianalisis dengan metode SEM (Structural Equation Model) menggunakan SmartPLS 3.3. Hasil penelitian ini adalah Safety Quality, System Quality, dan Information Quality dari SIMRS terbukti berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kualitas pelayanan Kesehatan selama pandemi covid-19 di RS Swasta di Bali (t-statistic > 1,96 dan p value < 0,05).  Service Quality dari SIMRS tidak terbukti berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kualitas pelayanan kesehatan selama pandemi covid-19 di RS Swasta di Bali (t-statistic < 1,96 dan p value > 0,05). System Quality dari SIMRS merupakan faktor yang paling dominan yang mempengaruhi kualitas pelayanan Kesehatan yang memiliki koefisien path 0,526.
PENGARUH PENCUCIAN DETERJEN HASIL EKSTRASI DNA SPERMATOZOA PADA KAIN KATUN
Authors: Gunardi Christian Subagya , Junitha I Ketut , Narayani Inna
Published: September 2021

Keberadaan DNA spermatozoa pada kasus pemerkosaan dapat menjadi barang bukti kuat, namun dalam upaya pencarian barang bukti di lapangan tim kepolisian sering menemukan beberapa kendala seperti rusaknya barang bukti ataupun barang bukti yang sengaja dihilangkan oleh pelaku. Salah satu upaya pelaku dalam melenyapkan barang bukti yaitu dengan mencuci pakaian yang terkena bekas ejakulat (plasma seminal) dengan menggunakan deterjen. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh pencucian deterjen terhadap hasil ekstraksi DNA spermatozoa pada kain. Variabel yang diukur pada penelitian ini adalah kuantitas dan kualitas DNA hasil ekstraksi bercak sperma pada kain katun. Sampel dibagi berdasarkan dua perlakuan yaitu dengan pencucian dan tanpa pencucian dengan deterjen. Setelah itu sampel disimpan dengan masa simpan yang berbeda. Metode yang digunakan meliputi ekstraksi DNA menggunakan kit (Roche) dan kuantifikasi DNA menggunakan spektrofotometer Nanodrop. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Biomedik Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Udayana Denpasar disertai dengan ethical clearance. Sampel plasma seminal diperoleh dari probandus dengan disertai informed consent. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pencucian bercak plasma seminal pada kain (katun) dengan deterjen tidak menghilangkan DNA dari bercak tersebut sampai masa tunggu dua minggu.
PENERAPAN MODEL ANTREAN MULTI CHANNEL SINGLE PHASE PADA SISTEM PELAYANAN RESTORAN CEPAT SAJI
Authors: NI WAYAN EKANTARI NI WAYAN , TASTRAWATI NI KETUT TARI , SARI KARTIKA
Published: September 2021

A queue will occur if the average number of arrivals exceeds the capacity of service facilities. Fast food restaurants are one of the places that usually have long queues at lunchtime and dinner time. KFC in Bali, located in the village of Sanur, is a fast food restaurant that is experiencing long queues. This is because this restaurant is located in a tourism area and the only KFC outlet on the Ngurah Rai Sanur bypass line and does not yet have a drive-thru service. The current condition at KFC Sanur is that there is more than one service facility, disciplined first come first service (FCFS) queues according to the multi channel single phase queuing model. After being analyzed with data taken before the pandemic period on November 18, 2019 to December 1, 2019 for 14 days during weekdays and weekends, it was found that the performance of the KFC Sanur queue system would have a smaller utility level if there were 3 active server. The total cost per customer if there are 2 active server is IDR 78,692.38 and if there are 3 server is IDR 75,788.45. Based on the results of this analysis, it can be concluded that it will be more optimal if there are 3 active server.
Naringin Effectively Protects Cardiomyocytes Against Hypoxia/Reoxygenation Injury
Authors: Thi Thu Vu , Yen Ngo Thi Hai
Published: September 2021

This study was conducted to evaluate the protective effect of Naringin (NAR) on H9C2 cardiomyocytes in hypoxia/reoxygenation (HR) injury in vitro induced by the hypoxia chamber. Methods: H9C2 cells were grown under normal (control) and HR conditions. The viability, cardiolipin content and mitochondrial membrane potential of H9C2 cells in experimental groups were analyzed by using suitable kits. Results: The obtained results showed that the addition of Naringin (16÷160 µM) significantly increased the survival rate of H9C2 cells under HR conditions. In particular, NAR had the highest efficiency in preserving mitochondrial function at concentrations of 80 µM and 160 µM. In HR-exposed H9C2 cell group, the cardiolipin content and mitochondrial membrane potential values of H9C2 cells were decreased sharply with that of control (71,64±1,37% and 68,12±2,78%, p<0,05). Interestingly, mitochondrial cardiolipin contents were signigicantly increased in H9C2 cells post-hypoxic treated wtih NAR at dose of 80 µM 160 µM to 87,76±1,89% and 81,09±1,21%. Additionally, post-hypoxic supplementation of NAR at concentration of 80 µM and 160 µM effectively increased mitochondrial membrane potential values. Conclusion: The obtained results are preliminary data on the effects of NAR in protecting mitochondrial-targeted cardiomyocytes against HR injury.
Isolation of Cyanobacterial Strains from Water and Soil Samples in Hanoi and Investigation of Their Cytotoxic Activity
Authors: Trang Ngo Thi , Anh Tong Thi Ngoc , Khanh Lai Ngoc , Hang Tran Thi , Loan Nguyen Thi Bich , Anh Tran Thi Thuy , Lien Nguyen Thuy , Lien Nguyen Thi Thu , Hang Pham Thi Luong
Published: September 2021

As a part of ongoing efforts to exploit the pharmaceutical potential of domestic cyanobacteria, six strains belonging to the Nostocales order have been isolated from several sampling sites in Ha Noi as prerequisite material. The cytotoxic activity evaluation based on the MTT test resulted in four extracts from two strains (NK7 and NK1111) exhibiting the inhibitory activity against HeLa cells, with IC50 values ranging from 84.6 µg/mL to 257.3 µg/mL. In addition, the bioassay-guided isolation of the HK7 methanol extract led to one cytotoxic activity K3 fraction possessing two natural compounds. Compounds 1 showed the accurate mass of 352.2633 Da with the formula of C21H36O4 similar to three cytotoxic compounds 7Z-plakortide H, 10-gingerdiol, and ebelactone B. Compound 2 had the accurate mass of 278.1545 Da with the formula of C16H22O4 similar to four cytotoxic compounds pestaloficiol G, penicitrinol E-D, and isoversiol C.
Evaluation of Microbial Contamination Rates in Umbilical Cord Blood Collection and Processing for Biobanking in Vietnam
Authors: Thao Chu Thi , Tinh Nguyen Van , Luc Le Cong , Ha Luong Thi Thanh , Phuc Tran Van , Anh Ngo Tien
Published: September 2021

The umbilical cord blood (CB) has recently been considered an abundant source of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) for transplantation compared to bone marrow. However, the collection and processing of CB have a high risk of microbial contamination. Hence, the procedures to collect and process the UCB are carefully considered. This study evaluates the microbial contamination rate to find the frequency and distribution of bacterial organisms among CB sampling and processing in Vietnam. In addition, this study correlates with contamination rates between the delivery method, cesarean section, and vaginal delivery. The results create best practices to avoid a high level of contamination of UCB during collection and processing for biobanking.
Initial Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Medicinal Plant Extracts in Vietnam
Authors: Anh Le Tuan , Hang Pham Thi Thanh , Loan Nguyen Thi Bich , Mai Le Quynh
Published: September 2021

The diversity of medicinal plants in Vietnam is a rich source to develop novel health products. This study evaluated the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of ethanolic extracts of Pluchea indica, Drynaria fortunei, Stephania glabra, lemongrass and lime mixture, and ginger and kumquat mixture. The extract of ginger and kumquat mixture showed the highest percentage of free radical scavenging (85% at the concentration of 0.1 mg/ml), following by the extract of P. indica leaves and stem (60%). The plant extracts displayed antibacterial activity against Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, and Vibrio parahaemolyticus at different levels in the agar well diffusion assay. The extract of S. glabra inhibited the growth of all bacterial strains. The mean of inhibition zone diameter, produced by S. glabra extract, was similar to or even significantly higher than that of control at particular concentrations.
On the autobiography of M. Y. Lermontov's dramaturgy of the early period (plats “Menschen und Leidenschaften” and “A Strange Man”)
Authors: Denisova Ekaterina Andreevna
Published: September 2021

This article is dedicated to the analysis of the two plays written by M. Y. Lermontov in the the early period – “Menschen und Leidenschaften” and “A Strange Man” form the perspective of manifestation of autobiographical context therein. These works are based on the dramatic events in Lermontov's biography that took place in 1830–1831, such as conflict between the poet's grandmother and father, death of his father, as well as Lermontov's relationship with N. F. Ivanova. Analysis is conducted on the texts of these two dramas, as well as on the biographical situation that encouraged Lermontov to create these plays. Special attention is given to determination of specificity of interrelation between the biographical and fictional in Lermontov's dramaturgy of the early period. Lermontov’s appeal to the drama genre is associated directly with the need for artistic mastering of the biographical context. The article analyzes the process of instilling life facts in the dramaturgical text, as well as the specificity of manifestation of the autobiographical in the plotline, images of the heroes, as well as ideological-thematic aspect of the work. The result of the conducted research lies in tracing the evolution of the image of the protagonist based on self-projection of the author's personality, as well as the peculiarities building a romantic conflict that has autobiographical grounds. The two compositions represent a different perspective upon the personality and behavior of a “strange” man; autobiographical accuracy in depicting a romantic conflict is associated with the possibility of conveying the history of relationships in the play, due to the closeness of this literary genre to empirical reality. This allows viewing the two plays as a system of artistic development of biographical events in the dramatic discourse.
Estancias divididas
Authors: López-Degregori Carlos
Published: September 2021

Cuando te regalan un reloj, te entregan “un pequeño infierno florido, una cadena de rosas, un calabozo de aire”. Esta advertencia abre el “Preámbulo a las instrucciones para dar cuerda al reloj” de Julio Cortázar, uno de los textos más recordados de Historias de cronopios y de famas (1962). Mi primer reloj me lo obsequiaron mis padres el año de 1966 en mi cumpleaños. Era un pequeño Jowissa con caja de acero circular, sin aguja para los segundos y una correa de cuero negro que a mí me parecía una venda oscura. Yo vivía preocupado por su exactitud y lo comparaba con cualquier otro reloj que apareciera cerca. Preguntaba la hora. Observaba las muñecas ajenas. Lo regulaba si descubría un retraso y alimentaba su cuerda hasta el tope varias veces al día. A los pocos meses atrasaba unos minutos y al cumplir un año casi media hora. Dejé de usarlo y lo abandoné en un rincón para que muriera. No sé qué pasó con él: su destino forma parte de las zonas nebulosas de mi memoria.
Adaptación de una escala de tácticas de autopresentación en una muestra mexicana
Authors: Gonzáles Alan , Rivera Sofía , Domínguez Alejandra , Velasco Pedro
Published: September 2021

La autopresentación permite a las personas mostrar una imagen deseada en un afán de pertenecer a diferentes grupos y sentirse bien; por ello, es relevante contar con instrumentos que permitan medir dicho constructo apropiadamente. Este estudio tuvo por propósito adaptar la escala de tácticas de autopresentación (ETA) en una muestra de adultos de la Ciudad de México y área metropolitana. Participaron 626 voluntarios de entre 18 y 60 años. Se obtuvo un instrumento conformado por siete factores que explican el 52 % de la varianza, con un alfa de Cronbach de .90 y con evidencias convergentes de validez al estar correlacionada con la escala de manejo de impresiones de Bolino y Turnley y la escala de necesidad de aprobación social. En conclusión, existen evidencias de validez y confiabilidad que sustentan el uso de la ETA. Además, se apoyó la premisa de que algunas tácticas pueden configurarse de manera diferente dependiendo del contexto cultural, mientras que otras se presentan análogamente en múltiples culturas.
Minorías y mayorías sexuales: una tarea pendiente para la psicología y la educación formal en el Perú
Authors: Braun Ricardo
Published: September 2021

Este artículo tiene por finalidad examinar la situación de la educación escolar con respecto a la inclusión de las minorías sexuales dentro del currículo formal. Como no existen, la psicología, como ciencia de la conducta humana, tiene el rol de intervención a nivel escolar. Dado que el conocimiento acerca de la sexualidad proviene de una psicología popular y dado que los maestros escolares revelan desconocimiento científico acerca de la sexualidad en general, los profesionales de psicología que laboran en centros escolares en el Perú tienen la tarea pendiente de instruir a los docentes que se encargarán de la implementación de los lineamientos de la educación sexual integral emitida por el Ministerio de Educación del Perú. Se analizan los conceptos de psicología popular y psicología científica. Y se propone un tercer paradigma acerca del afrontamiento de los adolescentes de la minoría sexual, que no reemplaza, sino complementa los dos anteriores, el paradigma del contexto de la minoría sexual.
Prohibido cruzar la frontera: algunos encierros en la pantalla grande
Authors: Esquives Carlos
Published: September 2021

No necesariamente tiene que desatarse alguna pandemia en el mundo para que alguien decida confinarse. Para el cine, las razones de un encierro pueden ser variadas. Desde algo tan habitual como una reunión hasta algo tan insólito como el mismísimo fin del mundo. A continuación, varios casos emblemáticos del encierro reflejado en pantalla.
El mañana termina hoy : sobre ciertas visiones apocalípticas del cine
Authors: Núñez Alberca Alejandro
Published: September 2021

Películas de autor como El caballo de Turín, cintas de género como La carretera de John Hillcoat o una película peruana como El limpiador de Adrián Saba hablan del fin del mundo bajo ciertas preocupaciones singulares, como el temor a dejar de desear, el miedo a la soledad o la no aceptación de convivir con una muerte que se torna cada vez más familiar.
El cine: una realidad posapocalíptica
Authors: Alva Ana Lucía
Published: September 2021

Las películas Stalker, Delicatessen, Snowpiercer y Viene de noche imaginan una vida humana después de la crisis o del desastre, a partir de ciertas concepciones de nueva normalidad.
Una aproximación (personal) al cine mundial de la última década
Authors: Farfán Cerdán Gianmarco
Published: September 2021

Un viaje cinematográfico, a través de todos los continentes, convertido en una selección de películas estrenadas en los últimos diez años que pueden ser de interés para cualquier cinéfilo.