bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Microscopic distribution of nerve fibers and ganglia within the bladder trigone in women – a cadaveric studycadaveric study
Authors: Rada Maria Patricia , Ciortea Razvan , Malutan Andrei Mihai , Fetica Bogdan , Bucuri Carmen Elena , Clim Adelina , Roman Andrei , Mihu Dan
Published: May 2020

Background and aims. The microscopic description of the nerve fibers responsible for micturition is useful when planning minimally invasive interventions for refractory overactive bladder such as intravesical botulinum toxin injections. The purpose of this study was to investigate the density of nerves and ganglia within the bladder trigone, with a focus on identifying areas with a higher density.
Methods. Urinary bladders were harvested from 3 female cadavers. Following tissue processing, a total of 100 slides stained with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) and immunostained for S100 and CD56 were analyzed. The density of nerve fibers (NFD) and ganglia (GD) in 3 different bladder trigone compartments was analyzed.
Results. The NFD in the central compartment (16.2±3.9) was significantly higher than in both the peripheral (p=0.0005) and the intermediary (p=0.01) compartments. The GD was the highest in the peripheral compartment, but it was not significantly different from the other compartments.
Conclusions. This microscopic study showed a pattern of distribution with a dominance of nerve fibers in the central compartment and a rather homogenous distribution of the ganglia within the female bladder trigone.
The Starting Material Concentration Dependence of Ag3PO4 Synthesis for Rhodamine B Photodegradation under Visible Light Irradiation
Authors: Febiyanto Febiyanto , Sulaeman Uyi
Published: May 2020

Synthesis of Ag3PO4 photocatalyst under the varied concentrations of AgNO3 and Na2HPO4·12H2O as starting material has been successfully synthesized using the co-precipitation method. The concentration of AgNO3 is 0.1; 0.5; 1.0; and 2.0 M, whereas Na2HPO4·12H2O is 0.03; 0.17; 0.33; and 0.67 M, respectively. The co-precipitations were carried out under aqueous solution. As-synthesized photocatalysts were examined to degrade Rhodamine B (RhB) under blue light irradiation. The results showed that varying concentrations of starting materials affect the photocatalytic activities, the intensity ratio of [110]/[200] facet plane, and their bandgap energies of Ag3PO4 photocatalyst. The highest photocatalytic activity of the sample was obtained by synthesized using the 1.0 M of AgNO3 and 0.33 M of Na2HPO4·12H2O (AP-1.0). This is due to the high [110] facet plane and increased absorption along the visible region of AP-1.0 photocatalyst. Therefore, this result could be a consideration for the improvement of Ag3PO4 photocatalyst.
Preconcentration of Ion Ni(II) using Ca-Alginate Modified Resin with Dimethylglyoxime as a Filler Material of Column
Authors: Panggabean Aman Sentosa , Wirdhaningsih Wirdhaningsih , Pasaribu Subur P.
Published: May 2020

The research about the preconcentration of Ni(II) ions using Ca-alginate resin modified with dimethylglyoxime (DMG) as a material filler of the column has been done. The stage of preconcentration done by using the water sample was passed through the column, then eluted using HNO3. The amount of Ni(II) in the eluate was measured using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). Several important parameters in the preconcentration stage have been studied. The optimal condition at the stage of preconcentration Ni(II) ions was retention at pH 4, the volume of sample was 10 mL, the volume of HNO3 eluent was 4 mL at a concentration of 1.5 M, with the retention of capacity value was 2.4657 mg Ni(II)/g resin. The analytical performance of this method is good, showed with repeatability value as a percentage of the coefficient of variance value was 4.06%, and can increase the limit detection of Ni(II) ions was 3.94 times if compared to direct measurements with AAS. The method can be applied to the determination of Ni(II) ions in the water samples from Mahakam river at port Samarinda with recovery percentage value was > 95 %, indicating that the matrix of samples did not affect the results of measurements.
Accelerated development of tourism in Uzbekistan: trends, reforms and results
Authors: BOBUR SOBIROV  , MASHKHURA ALIMOVA
Published: May 2020

Aim. The article examines the experience of the Republic of Uzbekistan in forming atourism industry as a locomotive for accelerated development of the national economybased on signifi cant factors in the development of this sphere, such as simplifying touristformalities, improving the tourism infrastructure, creating favorable conditions for thetourism business, expanding the range of tourist services, improving the quality of providedservices and diversifi cation of the tourist product, increasing the investment attractivenessof tourist regions and quality Training Twa, as well as appropriate use of the country’stourism potential.Results. The article presents the main directions of reforming tourism. Based on theanalysis of trends in the development of tourism in the country, the results of these reformsare justifi ed.Key words. Accelerated development, tourism, Uzbekistan, trends, reforms, tourismflow.
First record of the caddisfly Notidobiella amazoniana Holzenthal & Blahnik, 2010 (Trichoptera, Sericostomatidae) from Roraima state, northern Brazil
Authors: Desidério Gleison R. , Pes Ana M.
Published: May 2020

Notidobiella amazoniana Holzenthal & Blahnik, 2010 was known only from the type locality in Amazonas state, Brazil. Herein, we provide the first record of N. amazoniana for Roraima state, thus extending the geographic range of this species to the northernmost state of Brazil. Its occurrence in Roraima also represents the first record of the family Sericostomatidae for the state and the most northern record of the genus in South America. Information on the holotype of N. amazoniana and a distribution map for all species of Notidobiella are provided.
Identifying objective quality attributes of functional foods
Authors: Astrini N.J. , Rakhmawati T. , Sumaedi S. , Bakti I.G.M.Y.
Published: May 2020

This study aims to identify objective quality attributes of functional foods based on literature reviews and proposing the future research agenda. There are not many articles that examined the objective quality of functional foods. This article aims to fill that gap: discussing objective quality attribute of functional foods based on the syntheses of previous studies. Previous research on objective quality of functional foods mostly came from the field of food science, and therefore applicable only to certain foods. Studies from the field of consumer behaviour/management mostly focused on perceived quality. This study used journals from three databases and utilised the term ‘functional food’ as the main keyword. Articles gathered were filtered based on their types and contents. There are two categories of objective quality found in literature. Firstly, objective quality related to the process, and secondly, objective quality related to the product itself. Both types are required to make accurate and marketable health claims of functional foods. Future research should try to empirically validate those objective quality attributes.
Systemic Issues of Spatial Development of the Russian Federation
Authors: Sorokina Natalia
Published: May 2020

The article provides an overview of key issues that prevent the sustainable social and economic development of the Russian Federation in a territory. The composition of the issues studied is determined by the current “Spatial Development Strategy of the Russian Federation for the period until 2025”. The author proposes an approach to their classification based on the specifics of the problem area and content, as well as the specificity of the relationship with each other. Particular attention is paid to the study of systemic problems of spatial development of the Russian Federation. The paper proves that the leading and still unresolved systemic problem is a high level of interregional social and economic disparity. The researcher shows that in recent years, regional development has become more balanced, although the differences between macro-regions (federal districts) in terms of the dynamics of economic development still remain. The author concludes that when the problem appears at the subfederal level, the heterogeneity of social and economic development of Russian regions becomes more acute and first of all the researcher points out the “gaps” in the living standards of the population of rural and urban areas. A particular issue is the unbalanced spatial development of large urban agglomerations and the largest urban agglomerations in comparison with other regions and municipalities. The author supposes that in the foreseeable future, the largest urban agglomerations will face the problem of the negative impact of the accelerated development of the economic “core” on balanced territorial development. The paper proves that the insufficient number of points of economic growth in the Russian Federation is largely connected with the low level of comfort of the urban environment in most cities, including large ones and the largest metropolitan areas.
Foreign Direct Investment in Volgograd Region: Distribution and Role in the Economy
Authors: Kudryashova Inna , Pleshakova Marina , Ryabova Inna
Published: May 2020

Foreign direct investment (FDI) has played a key role in the efforts to achieve a sustainable economic growth and high social and economic indicators in many countries and regions of the world. The paper focuses on the analysis of the role of foreign direct investment in the economy of Volgograd region. The author uses the comparative analysis, historical and statistical methods, and correlation analysis. The analysis of the indicators of 2011–2019 shows a small share of foreign direct investment in the gross regional product in Volgograd region in comparison with the Russian Federation, and insufficient provision of regional economy with labour resources. The comparison shows a discrepancy between the real needs and sectoral distribution of foreign direct investment in the regional economy. The research on the country and type composition of FDI in Volgograd region reveals some positive trends. The share of investments in the form of capital in comparison with the share of debt capital has increased; the share of off-shore foreign direct investment has decreased. The correlation analysis reveals a moderate or weak relationship between foreign direct investment and key economic indicators of Volgograd region, i.e. gross regional product, employment rate, average monthly income of the population, depreciation of fixed assets and labour productivity. The results show the need to develop special measures to maximize benefits from the cooperation of regional businesses and foreign investors in Volgograd region.
Model Audit of a Regional Strategy: Analysis of Coherence of Target Indicators
Authors: Patrakeeva Olga , Skorokhodov Vladimir
Published: May 2020

The strategies of social and economic development of Russian regions provide vectors, priority directions, quality and quantity characteristics of the regional development according to existing and predicted tendencies. There by in order to get realistic evaluations of strategic results, the relevance of coherence of the mentioned strategic papers grows. In this respect the importance of providing coherence of target indicators mentioned in strategic papers increases. The scientific novelty is determined first of all by the development of analytic approaches to form differential equations which describe the economic dynamics of key indicators of regional development based on Rostov region, and secondly, by the formation of a flexible approach to choose modeling tools according to the characteristics of the time rows. The paper uses the correlation analysis of statistical data, the scenario method, probabilistic methods. The authors have created regression and differential models “Investment – GRP”, “Investments – Cargo turnover of public transport”, “Cargo turnover of public transport – GRP”, which are applied to forecast, to analyze the economic growth in quantity and to check the coherence of target indicators. The application of the mentioned tools allows taking into account the dynamics of non-linear processes on the basis of verified time-spaced effects. The analysis of the results obtained from the model audit of investment effects makes it possible to draw a conclusion about the existence of internal contradictions between factual assumptions, which were applied in the target scenario of the regional strategy. Besides, the paper reveals that the optimal quantity of periods of high investments’ influence is 7 years and their return is not equal throughout the years and it decreases after the current period. The obtained results prove the importance of investment policy for the economy of the region and give the opportunity to evaluate the investments’ effect quantitatively. The presented models can be applied in either descriptive or normative approaches in economic modeling.
Conservative Extensions in Horn Description Logics with Inverse Roles
Authors: Jung Jean Christoph , Lutz Carsten , Martel Mauricio , Schneider Thomas
Published: May 2020

We investigate the decidability and computational complexity of conservative extensions and the related notions of inseparability and entailment in Horn description logics (DLs) with inverse roles. We consider both query conservative extensions, defined by requiring that the answers to all conjunctive queries are left unchanged, and deductive conservative extensions, which require that the entailed concept inclusions, role inclusions, and functionality assertions do not change. Upper bounds for query conservative extensions are particularly challenging because characterizations in terms of unbounded homomorphisms between universal models, which are the foundation of the standard approach to establishing decidability, fail in the presence of inverse roles. We resort to a characterization that carefully mixes unbounded and bounded homomorphisms and enables a decision procedure that combines tree automata and a mosaic technique. Our main results are that query conservative extensions are 2ExpTime-complete in all DLs between ELI and Horn-ALCHIF and between Horn-ALC and Horn-ALCHIF, and that deductive conservative extensions are 2ExpTime-complete in all DLs between ELI and ELHIF_bot. The same results hold for inseparability and entailment.
Datblygu Athrawon Yfory Gyda'n Gilydd: Partneriaeth Addysg Gychwynnol i Athrawon CaBan
Authors: Hughes J. Carl , Griffiths Jeremy , Bamber Sally , French Graham , Hulse Bethan , Jones Gwyn , Jones Rhys C. , Jones Susan , Williams Gwawr Maelor , Wordsworth Hazel
Published: May 2020

Yn y papur hwn rydym yn amlinellu'r athroniaeth a'r gwaith ymchwil sy'n sylfaen i ddatblygiad CaBan – Partneriaeth Addysg Gychwynnol i Athrawon (AGA) a ddatblygwyd er mwyn addysgu athrawon yfory yng ngogledd Cymru. Mae CaBan yn 'bartneriaeth ddysgu' uchelgeisiol sy'n cynnwys pum partner – ysgolion rhanbarthol, Prifysgol Bangor, Prifysgol Caer, y gwasanaeth gwella ysgolion rhanbarthol (GwE), a'r Sefydliad Cydweithredol dros Ymchwil Addysg, Tystiolaeth ac Effaith (CIEREI). Mae pob partner yn gwneud cyfraniad allweddol at wireddu ein huchelgais i gyfrannu at Genhadaeth Ein Cenedl a chyflawni ein gweledigaeth i 'Ddatblygu Athrawon Yfory Gyda'n Gilydd.' Nod sylfaenol CaBan yw cynorthwyo ein Hathrawon Cyswllt newydd i fod yn athrawon creadigol, hynod fedrus sy'n ysbrydoli, a fydd yn cyfrannu at y gwaith o gyflwyno Cwricwlwm i Gymru – cwricwlwm am oes (Llywodraeth Cymru, 2015). Mae'r papur hwn yn amlinellu: (i) ein gweledigaeth a chenhadaeth sylfaenol fel partneriaeth ddysgu; (ii) y dystiolaeth i gefnogi ein saf bwynt addysgegol strategol ar gyfer datblygu athrawon yfory; (iii) cyfraniad hanfodol mentora at ddatblygiad ein Hathrawon Cyswllt fel ymarferwyr adfyfyriol beirniadol; (iv) sut rydym yn integreiddio ymchwil fel elfen hanfodol o'n holl waith; (v) sut mae dyluniad ein rhaglen yn seiliedig ar y cysyniad o ymholiad proffesiynol a dysgu proffesiynol gydol gyrfa yr unigolyn; (vi) y dulliau dysgu penodol sy'n meithrin ymdeimlad Athrawon Cyswllt o'u 'hunaniaeth addysgu'; a (vii) pwysigrwydd diwylliant Cymru a'r iaith Gymraeg mewn addysg, a chyfraniad partneriaeth CaBan at ddatblygu gallu er mwyn helpu i wireddu gweledigaeth Llywodraeth Cymru o filiwn o siaradwyr Cymraeg erbyn 2050.
Canfyddiadau Rôl Newydd yr Hyrwyddwyr Ymchwil wrth Ddatblygu Partneriaeth AGA Newydd: Heriau a Chyfleoedd i Ysgolion a Phrifysgolion
Authors: Beauchamp Gary , Pugh Ceri , Thayer Emma , Breeze Thomas , Kneen Judith , Watkins Sharne , Rowlands Bethan
Published: May 2020

Ar ôl proses o dendro cystadleuol ar gyfer darparu addysg gychwynnol i athrawon yng Nghymru, mae cyfle i ail-edrych ar y berthynas rhwng ysgolion a phrifysgolion. Gyda phwysigrwydd cynyddol ymchwil ar gyfer athrawon ac athrawon dan hyfforddiant, datblygodd Partneriaeth Caerdydd fodel lle byddai 'Hyrwyddwr Ymchwil' yn yr ysgol yn rhan annatod o'r gefnogaeth ar gyfer meithrin gallu a datblygu rhagoriaeth. Er i'r model hwn gael ei ddefnyddio ar ffurfiau gwahanol eisoes ym Mhrifysgolion Rhydychen a Manceinion, roedd y rôl yn newydd i ysgolion ym Mhartneriaeth Caerdydd. Cynhaliwyd cyfweliadau lled-strwythuredig un-i-un gyda sampl cynrychiadol o hyrwyddwyr ymchwil mewn ysgolion cynradd ac uwchradd a staff prifysgol i adfyfyrio ar yr heriau a'r cyfleoedd yn ystod dyddiau cynnar datblygu'r rôl unigryw hon mewn cyddestun addysgol esblygol yng Nghymru. Mae'r astudiaeth yn defnyddio data o'r cyfweliadau hyn i sefydlu syniadau allweddol ynglŷn â datblygiad rôl yr hyrwyddwr ymchwil, y newid yn y berthynas waith rhwng ysgolion a phrifysgolion a'r hyn sydd ei angen i bontio'r bwlch rhwng ymchwil ac ymarfer. Trawsgrifiwyd y cyfweliadau ac, yn dilyn dadansoddi thematig penagored, nodir y cyfleoedd a'r heriau. Mae'r themâu hyn yn cynnwys: pontio'r bwlch rhwng ymchwil addysgol ac ymarferwyr yn yr ystafell ddosbarth; y mathau o wybodaeth mae athrawon yn pwyso arnynt; newidiadau mewn rôl ac hunaniaeth. Cynigir awgrymiadau am ymchwil pellach i fonitro datblygiad y rôl yn barhaus.
The Geography of Small Business Dynamics
Authors: Firestone Simon
Published: May 2020

Business dynamism is a micro-foundation for economic growth. Productivity gains come from a reallocation of resources from less efficient to more efficient firms, often through entry of new firms and exit of existing firms.
Cociente emocional de los estudiantes de Administración y Gestión Comercial de una universidad privada
Authors: Rojas Samanez Lita Regina , Arias Chávez Dennis , Norabuena Figueroa Roger Pedro , Mescua Figueroa Augusto César , Palacios Garay Jessica Paola , Caurcel Cara María Jesús
Published: May 2020

La investigación tiene como objetivo determinar la dimensión predominante del cociente emocional de los estudiantes de Administración y Gestión Comercial de una universidad peruana privada. La investigación es de tipo sustantiva y de diseño no experimental, de nivel descriptivo-explicativo y de corte transversal. El instrumento utilizado para evaluar la variable ha sido el cuestionario del cuadro de Cociente Emocional (CE) (Cooper y Sawaf, 1997), el cual está conformado por 262 preguntas aplicadas sobre una muestra de 86 estudiantes universitarios. Los resultados permitieron determinar que la dimensión “Valores y creencias” (B = 1.814) presenta mayor coeficiente y, por ende, aporta más al cociente emocional de los estudiantes analizados. Esta predominancia parte del resultado de la dimensión que presenta un odds ratio (Exp(B)) = 6.134, lo que evidencia que esta es una dimensión de riesgo, lo que llevaría a que un estudiante tenga 6.134 de veces de  posibilidad de presentar niveles bajos de cociente emocional respecto a otro con niveles altos de cociente emocional por causa de la dimensión “Valores y creencias”.
The first two months of COVID-19 pandemic in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Single-center experience
Authors: Arapović Jurica , Skočibušić Siniša
Published: May 2020

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is still progressing and has been recorded in more than 210 countries and territories worldwide. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the first cases of COVID-19 were detected on 5th of March 2020 in the entity of Republic of Srpska and 9th of March 2020 in the entity of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Up until the 16th of May 2020, more than 2,200 COVID-19 cases were recorded in both entities, with a mortality rate of 5.8% (131 out of 2231 cases). The aim of this ongoing study is to present the current epidemiological and sociodemographic parameters of 380 COVID-19 patients diagnosed at the University Clinical Hospital Mostar (UCH Mostar) during the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of 380 patients, 60 (15.8%) of them required hospitalization. The mortality rate was 5% (19/380). The highest mortality rate of 15.2% (12/79) was recorded in the patients age ≥65 years. In addition to this single-centre experience of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we discuss the epidemiological measures imposed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with emphasis on the restrictive ones. The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Scaling Techno-Optimistic Visions
Authors: Avle Seyram , Lin Cindy , Hardy Jean , Lindtner Silvia
Published: May 2020

Techno-optimism, or the enduring belief that technology use and production are promising for humanity, is bound up in past and ongoing ideals of modernity, progress, and “development.” As a particular form of hope and aspiration, techno-optimism is harnessed for nation-building and economic development projects that invest in the promise of scaling. This article demonstrates that this enduring techno-optimism requires various forms of entrepreneurial labor, and that the promise of scaling and technological progress together form a contemporary technique of governance.
Building and Using the Illuminated Orbital Shaker v1
Authors: Nedbal Jakub
Published: May 2020

The building of a bottom-illuminated orbital shaker designed for the cultivation of microalgae suspensions is described in this protocol collection. The instrument agitates and illuminates microalgae suspensions grown inside flasks. It was optimized for low production cost, simplicity, low power consumption, design flexibility, consistent, and controllable growth light intensity. The instrument has been used to grow fresh-water microalgae Desmodesmus quadricauda and Chlorella vulgaris. The cultivation protocols are included in this collection.
Ambient sample storage system of field-collected insect samples for genomics v1
Authors: Wouters Roland , Mugford Sam , Hogenhout Saskia
Published: May 2020

Population genomics studies require the purification of high-quality DNA from field collected samples for subsequent analysis. Often it is impossible or impractical to snap freeze collected samples. Alternate storage methods have been used, such as preserving specimens in ethanol or DMSO. However, both are detrimental to the quality of the DNA recovered. We have found that dehydrating field-collected insect samples using silica gel is a simple, cheap and effective alternative. We can recover high quality DNA suitable for short-read sequencing approaches from samples that have been stored with silica gel for up to 8 weeks stored at ambient temperatures- suitable for the most remote field studies. Here we present a method for the construction of low-cost sample collection and storage tubes from commonly available laboratory consumables.
SETTLEMENT PATTERN OF THE VILLAGE OF DAYEUH LUHUR, SUMEDANG
Authors: Wijaya Karto , Permana Asep Yudi
Published: May 2020

The village of Dayeuh Luhur, Ganeas District, Sumedang is a village located on a mountain. This village has a close relationship with the history of the Kingdom of Sumedang Larang, which at that time was in conflict with the Sultanate of Cirebon. King Sumedang Larang ordered to move the royal government to a safer place, namely Mount Rengganis (now called Desa Dayeuh Luhur). Over time, this place developed into a settlement that was visited by tourists. This village has a pilgrimage destination which is the tomb of King Sumedang Larang and other royal heritage sites. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of mountain settlement patterns and environmental forming factors in the village of Dayeuh Luhur. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive approach. The results of this study can also be a good reference for policy makers and the preservation of living culture, architecture and ordinary people. Keywords – Settlement patterns, mountainous areas, pilgrimage tours.
EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES IN THE CREATION OF MODERN UKRAINIAN NATIONAL IDENTITY: FROM THE TOTALITARIAN CONFLICT TO THE EUROPEAN DIALOG
Authors: Boiko Svitlana
Published: May 2020

The article studies the problem of forming Ukrainian national identity of the Ukrainian citizens, which becomes crucial in the modern Ukrainian studies discourse, especially during the opposition to the hybrid war initiated by Russia against Ukraine. The formation of a national identity is a decisive socio-cultural trend not only for Ukraine, but for the whole of the modern world. The urgency and importance of this problem is expressed in the fact that for some societies, the crisis of national identity has become such forms and scales that overcoming it means not only the choice of an adequate strategy for development, but also becomes a problem of survival. The attention is drawn to the fact that since the establishment of the new Ukrainian state in 1991, Ukrainians haven’t managed to overcome Russian identity with its “friendship of nations” and great Russian culture. The majority of citizens in the new country have preserved the distorted understanding of their own history and state traditions, related to the historical myths and a pantheon of historical heroes and traitors. It is determined that our state must construct its own policy of shaping Ukrainian national identity, which must be implemented in the system of education and upbringing of the younger generation. This context requires giving credence to the researchers’ opinion about the priority of education as the key factor for shaping modern Ukrainian national identity, which serves as the base for the national development, national security, and consolidation of the Ukrainian society. It is with education that modern scholars associate the implementation of the state policy of preserving the united socio-cultural space of Ukraine, the formation of a value system, genuine citizenship and patriotism, the formation of a consolidation of society and Ukrainian national identity. Today, the Ukrainian education is undertaking a journey from de-ideologization and humanization to the national focus on the European vector of transformations. Special attention is paid to the educational strategies: National Education Development Strategy for 2012–2021, Strategy of National and Patriotic Education of Children and Youth for 2016–2020, «Ukraine 2020» Sustainable Development Strategy, etc.
THE CONSOLIDATION POTENTIAL OF INNOVATIONS
Authors: Hardashuk Tetiana
Published: May 2020

Innovations are considered as a factor of consolidation of society, taking into account the definition of innovations as a complex phenomenon containing scientific, technical, technological, economic, environmental, social, legal, safety aspects. However, during the longtime scientific, technical, technological aspects of innovations were considered as driving force for the economy economic growth. Innovations directly or indirectly affect all spheres of social life, going far beyond the boundaries of purely market relations. Limitation of purely economic and scientific-technological definition and evaluation of innovations became obvious in 1960s on the wave of economic growth after the World War II and popularization of post-material values, on the one hand, and because of increasing social tensions, environmental crisis, deepening the gap between economically developed and developing countries, as well as between differed groups of the population within society, on the other hand. Social, ethical and environmental aspects of innovation were put on the agenda. Consequently, innovations should be measured not only in figured of benefit, but also in terms of health, education, safety, environmental impacts, saving energy and materials, etc. The study of the economic aspects of innovation were complemented by the following areas: 1) prevention of inequality due to innovative development; 2) combination of innovation with social entrepreneurship; 3) innovation as a factor in achieving sustainability; 4) innovations for environmental protection. This logically follows from the concept of sustainable development grounded on the coherence of social, economic and environmental parameters. Shortly, the complex of updated innovation criteria as a driving force of socio-economic development is formulated by the framework of «3Ps – profit, people, and planet», which accounts economic/financial, social and environmental aspects. The «3P» framework is a basis for development of new business ethics.
MicroRNA regulatory mechanisms in atherosclerosis
Authors: Gareev Ilgiz F. , Beylerli Ozal , Alyshov A. B.
Published: May 2020

Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the arterial wall, characterized by a change in the intima of the arteries in the form of focal lipid deposits and the formation of a fibrous lid. Atherosclerosis is considered as the main cause of myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke and chronic lower limb ischemia. The pathogenesis of atherosclerosis is complex, and genetic mechanisms of atherosclerosis have not been fully investigated. The recent studies have shown that microRNAs (miRNAs) can play a role in the development of atherosclerosis. MiRNAs are short, non-coding RNA molecules 1822 nucleotides in length that suppress gene expression at the post-transcriptional level by binding to the 3ʹ-untranslated region of mRNA targets. MiRNAs are involved in virtually all biological processes, including cell proliferation, apoptosis, and cell differentiation. MiRNAs control aging and dysfunction of endothelial cells, proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells, as well as cytokine synthesis and polarization of macrophages. In this paper, we focus on how miRNAs can influence the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.
On the question of differential diagnosis of multifocal motor neuropathy
Authors: Sokolova Mariia G. , Lobzin Sergei V. , Zuev Andrey A. , Pustozerov Vladimir G. , Aleksandrov Nicolay Yu. , Gavrichenko Artur V.
Published: May 2020

Differential diagnostics of multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) has many difficulties associated with a number of factors: rare nature of disease, polymorphic clinical forms and a phenotypic picture similar to peripheral motor neuron diseases. Such diseases also include rare nosological forms: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, hereditary myopathies and neuropathies; their general phenotypic picture has a form of progressive flaccid paralysis, age of the disease onset and the nature of its course. However, different pathogenesis of these diseases requires a differentiated approach to therapy.

This article deals with differential diagnostics of multifocal motor neuropathy, gives examples of modern diagnostic criteria necessary for diagnosing multifocal motor neuropathy and analyzes a clinical case with an incorrect diagnosis of multifocal motor neuropathy.
Assessment of awareness about plastic pollution and attitude regarding plastic bags usage among rural population of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Pandirajan Shivashankari , Raja V. Pragadeesh , Maruthupandiyan Jasmine , Annadurai Kalaivani
Published: May 2020

Background: Plastic, although a simple synthetic polymer consisting of small molecules (monomers) linked together in a repetitive formation, is extremely versatile; with properties ranging from, resistance to corrosion, light weight, high strength, transparency, low toxicity to durability. The plastic used for domestic purpose nearly 500 billion plastic bags used each year.2 It is the slow poisoning to human health, animals and also the environment. Some years before plastic usage was few purposes only, over the past 60 years, plastics production and waste have dramatically increased, now days everyone using single use plastic bags for all use including cooked food packing, storage of drinking water and even storage of vegetables. The objective of this to assess the awareness regarding plastic pollution and to assess the attitude regarding plastic bag usage.Methods: A Community based cross sectional Study conducted among the population of residence, Sembakkam, Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. The study duration between June to July 2019. Data collected through semi structured questionnaire from participants. Data Collected was entered in MS office excel and analyzed in SPSS version 21.Results: In the study, 67.5% (135) are males and 32.5% (65) are females. Mean age of the participants is 48.22 years (±14. 14). 86.5% (173) are literate and 13.5% (27) illiterate. In the study, participants 71% (142) answered plastic will cause health problem to animals and 24.5% (49) are not aware about health problem due to plastic. At the disposal of plastic 31% (62) replied burning of plastic which is followed by recycling the plastic 28% (56) (p<0.05) is the correct way of disposal. The majority of the participants, 90.5% (181) are supporting the banning of plastics and 5.5% (11) are not supporting the banning.Conclusions: Plastic usage has become a part of daily life, leading to the countless dumping of plastics. This in turn causes along with the environmental hazards, health hazards to both the humans and animals. The best recommendation is to reduce and reuse the daily usage of plastics. Strict Political and Administrative rules should be implemented and monitored.
Shoulder pain and disability index: its effectiveness and reliability in an outpatient setting in Indian population
Authors: P. T. Sukumar Nayak , A. Manjunatha
Published: May 2020

Background: One of the most common joints to be treated in the clinic is the shoulder joint. An orthopedic surgeon and physical therapists should be knowledgeable about the proper assessment of the shoulder joint to effectively evaluate and design a treatment program in shoulder pathologies. Shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) is a questionnaire designed to measure pain and disability associated with shoulder pathologies in a clinical setting. SPADI’s effectiveness as a tool needed to be validated in Indian population hence this study. The objectives of this study were to measure effectiveness of SPADI in our setting and to measure the reliability and acceptability of SPADI in Indian population.

Methods: 60 patients with shoulder pain between the age of 25-50 years who attended the orthopaedic OPD during the time period of April 2017 to April 2018 were included. The subjects were evaluated with SPADI and oxford shoulder score (OSS) questionnaires. The data was analyzed by paired sample T test and alpha coefficient level.

Results: The data statistically analysed revealed that the scales are reliable as the Cronbach's alpha was high (>0.7) and was effective to measure the pain and disability of the shoulder joint in our clinical set up.

Conclusions: It can be concluded from our statistical analysis that both SPADI and OSS are equally effective tools in measuring pain and disability in our clinical set up, the only difference being that SPADI is operationally very simple and lucid for our population.
Persuasive power concerning COVID-19 employed by Premier Imran Khan: A socio-political discourse analysis
Authors: Iqbal Zafar , Aslam Muhammad Zammad , Aslam Talha , Ashraf Rehana , Kashif Muhammad , Nasir Hafiz
Published: May 2020

The researchers investigate Pakistani Premier Imran Khan’s (IK) addresses to the nation concerning awareness about the causes, effects, precautions, and solutions of the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19). Till the date, experts are not sure whether the vaccine will get developed or would we have to live with this as we did with HIV or Dengue. Consequently, leaders would need to address their nations, focusing specifically on precautions. The present research employs Aristotle’s persuasive and rhetorical devices, integrating them with Socio-Political Discourse Analysis (SPDA), to understand the social and political convincing style employed by the premiere. The researchers analyzed the data employing a qualitative approach. There are reliable findings to suggest that IK has used stable linguistic features to persuade the minds of the people, convincing them to follow the precautionary measures as ‘the only cure.’ The defending arguments about semi-lockdown or smart-lockdown were well-defined persuading the individuals; for instance, he suggested the smart-lockdown during his first address and faced criticism from the opposition. Later, the opposition and the world appreciated the policy of IK, the Premier of Pakistan, even being a developing country in the sight of the world. After one month of the first patient of the corona case reported in China, the policy of smart-lockdown was followed by most of the states fighting against COVID-19. Moreover, The Premier successfully persuaded the international financial organizations – IMF, World Bank, Development Banks, convincing them to waive off the pending payments of developing countries for the upcoming year.Keywords: COVID19, Persuasion, Socio-Political Discourse Analysis, Speeches, Linguistic Features
The association between somatic symptoms and sociodemographic and clinical characteristics
Authors: TAN Yunus , ŞAHİN Erkan Melih
Published: May 2020

Objevtive: Somatization is a
psychiatric condition characterized by recurring somatic symptoms that cannot
be fully explained by the general medical condition of the individual and are
not attributable to another mental disorder. There are physical, psychological
and social factors that affect somatic symptoms of individuals. The aim of this
study is to screen somatic symptoms of patients admitted to our clinic and to
investigate the relationship between scanning results and sociodemographic and
clinical characteristics of the patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional
study included 414 participants aged 18-65 years who admitted to the …. between
February 2018 and November 2018. Sociodemographic data form and SCL90-R (Symptom Checklist 90-Revised)
psychological symptom screening test was applied to the participants through
face to face interview method.

Results: Of all the participants, 256 (61.8%) were female and
158 (38.2%) were male and the mean age was 33.7±13.6 years. Of all the
participants, 47.3% were university graduates or had a higher educational
background. The mean score of the somatization subscale of the SCL90-R
screening test was 1.0±0.6. The factors increasing the somatic symptoms were
female gender, increasing number of children, being an immigrant, decreasing
education level, increasing amount of drug use, increasing number of applications
to health institutions, and implementation of alternative medicine techniques,
presence of mental illness in families and their relatives.

Conclusion: In the present
study, the prevalence of somatic symptoms was found to be high and clinically
significant. In particular, the social position of women in Turkey, their
lifestyles, and their specific characteristics such as using body language more
are associated with high somatic symptoms. Emotional disability caused by
migrations makes individuals be at greater risk in terms of somatization. The
personality development that increases with the education level and increased
communication skills reduce the risk of somatization.  Symptoms of patients who frequently use health
care and treatment options and apply alternative medicine are more significant
in terms of somatization.
Ankara’da Bir Kadın Doğum Hastanesine Başvuran Gebelerde Sigara Kullanımı ve Sigara Dumanından Pasif Etkilenme Durumlarının Araştırılması
Authors: ERBAŞ Gamze , ŞENGEZER Tijen , YILDIRIM Uzay , ÖZKARA Adem
Published: May 2020

Amaç: Bu çalışmada Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Kadın Hastalıkları Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’ne başvuran hamilelerde anne ve bebek sağlığını olumsuz etkileyen, gebelerde sigara içme davranışı ve pasif etkilenme durumlarının araştırılması amaçlanmıştır. ‎Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırmamız, tanımlayıcı tipte bir çalışma olarak tasarlanmıştır. Çalışmaya Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Kadın Hastalıkları Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’ne 08.12.2014-01.02.2015 tarihleri arasında başvuran gebeler dâhil edilmiştir. Veriler, görevli doktor tarafından yüz yüze görüşme yöntemi kullanılarak, araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan formun doldurulması ile elde edilmiştir. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılanların yaş ortalaması 25,91±5,69 (16-42) olarak bulunmuştur. Katılımcıların 263’ünün (%68,5) daha önce hiç sigara kullanmadığı, 41’inin (%10,7) halen sigara içmekte olduğu, 80’inin (%20,8) ise sigara içmeyi gebe kalmadan önce bıraktığı görülmüştür.47 gebenin (%58,8) günde 10 adetten az, 33 gebenin (%41,3) günde 10 adetten fazla sigara içtiği görülmüştür.Sigarayı bırakan gebelerin tamamı (n=80; %100) hiç bir yöntem kullanmadığını ifade etmiştir.Çalışmaya katılan gebelerin 278’inin (%72,4) sigara dumanından pasif etkilendiği tespit edilmiştir.148 gebenin (%42,3) gebelik kontrollerinde sigara kullanma durumunun hekimler tarafından araştırılmamış olduğu, 314’üne (%89,7) de sigara dumanından pasif etkilenme ile ilgili herhangi bir soru sorulmadığı saptanmıştır. Sonuç: Gebelerde sigara içme ve sigara dumanından pasif etkilenme oranlarının halen yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır. Gebelik takibi sırasında sigara dumanından pasif etkilenme ‎durumunun düzenli olarak sorgulanması gerekmektedir.
Citología vaginal en mujeres menores de 25 años
Authors: Navarro Hernando
Published: May 2020

Evaluar la necesidad de citología vaginal en mujeres jóvenes y determinar una edad mínima para la toma de citología vaginal. Secundariamente, buscar factores de riesgo en este tipo de pacientes.
Família, capital social e migração
Authors: Araújo Adriano Alves de Aquino
Published: May 2020

O artigo discute especificidades do projeto migratório haitiano através de um recorte resultante de questionamentos surgidos a partir de observação participante realizada com imigrantes haitianos erradicados no Brasil. Objetiva-se compreender o que leva imigrantes haitianos a manter laços tão vigorosos com o país de origem, com destaque para os retornos temporários, mesmo em casos de escassas condições financeiras. Trata-se de uma pesquisa teórico-exploratória, da qual a metodologia consiste em levantamento e análise bibliográfica referente ao tema. Os resultados apontam para a importância dos laços familiares entre os haitianos, que levam em consideração inclusive os já falecidos. Tal cenário leva os imigrantes a tomarem a família como capital social primordial, quando migram. Deste modo, em torno da questão familiar gravita uma série de aspectos que contribuem para a manutenção dos laços com o país de origem, como as obrigações morais, afetivas e financeiras com os familiares consanguíneos ou não (por ordem de importância), bem como as obrigações com os espíritos dos antepassados e a idealização da constituição de um patrimônio material no Haiti como signo de sucesso econômico e satisfação pessoal e grupal frente ao projeto migratório empreendido via-de-regra com a ajuda de todos familiares.
Rankings globais, qualidade e a convergência com a internacionalização da Educação Superior na América Latina
Authors: Dalla Corte Marilene Gabriel , Mendes Fernanda Ziani
Published: May 2020

Este estudo, realizado no bojo das pesquisas do Grupo Gestar/CNPq/UFSM, refere-se à temática de internacionalização da Educação Superior (ES) e se insere no debate sobre os rankings e a qualidade. Tem por objetivo geral traçar um panorama sobre a convergência entre os indicadores definidos em destacados rankings globais, os quais buscam medir a qualidade a partir das ações de internacionalização e a interlocução com a percepção latino-americana. Caracteriza-se por uma pesquisa bibliográfica de abordagem qualitativa, com fulcro em revisão teórica, averiguação das declarações emitidas em conferências regionais e mundiais e relatórios de organismos internacionais, a exemplo da UNESCO e do Banco Mundial. No mundo globalizado, a universidade se posiciona como um dos atores estratégicos que contribuem para o desenvolvimento. Assim, estabelecem-se a sociedade do conhecimento e o fortalecimento do processo de mercantilização da ES. Com o avanço da transnacionalização, os rankings internacionais se propõem a classificar as melhores instituições. Verificou-se que os mais influentes rankings globais têm critérios próprios, tais como a produtividade da pesquisa e as citações. Sob a lente de teóricos e da UNESCO, a qualidade é um conceito multidimensional que requer reflexão constante e que deve estar articulada com a pertinência. Constatou-se que a garantia de qualidade, sob a perspectiva do capitalismo universitário, tende a valorizar a ES como commodity, mais do que, propriamente, alcançar um conceito determinado de “qualidade” de ensino.
Internacionalização da Educação Superior: a questão da mobilidade discente na Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, UFMS (2011-2017)
Authors: Brito Silvia Helena Andrade , Rodríguez Margarita Victoria , Maciel Carina Elisabeth
Published: May 2020

Considerado um dos processos fundamentais para a Educação Superior na atualidade, a internacionalização abrange a participação em projetos conjuntos de pesquisa; a conformação de currículos interinstitucionais; a publicação em veículos internacionais etc. Entre suas várias facetas, destaca-se a mobilidade discente, envolvendo graduação e pós-graduação. Este é o objeto deste artigo, que discute a mobilidade discente internacional na Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), entre 2011 e 2017. Para tal, foi priorizado o estudo do Programa Ciência sem Fronteiras e do Programa de Doutorado-Sanduíche no Exterior, que contaram com financiamento da Capes e do CNPq. O objetivo geral do artigo é analisar como se deu a implementação desses programas na UFMS e alguns impactos das políticas ali desenvolvidas. Os dados foram coletados nos relatórios de gestão da UFMS, Capes e CNPq e na produção que analisa a mobilidade discente internacional no Brasil. Como conclusões, destaque-se a forma como tais políticas educacionais induziram o fazer científico na UFMS, ao privilegiar determinadas áreas do conhecimento e países de destino. Ao mesmo tempo que tais políticas deram forma à institucionalização da UFMS na sua internacionalização, o decréscimo do aporte financeiro para tais programas coloca em risco o seu andamento, visto que a instituição não tem autonomia financeira para viabilizar a continuidade desses programas.