bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bride Traﬃcking in India: Aspects, Causes and Potential Solutions
Authors: Upadhyay N. K.
Published: October 2021

Bride Traﬃcking is a long-standing evil in society that can be classiﬁed as a crime against humanity because it violates the rights, dignity and the liberty of the victims involved. Bride Traﬃcking is so deep rooted in society that providing accurate ﬁgures is extremely diﬃcult since it is often impossible to track down and trace individual incidents of Bride Traﬃcking. According to the author, who has conducted a case study with ﬁfty women from the State of Haryana, inter-country traﬃcking for the purpose of marriage is widespread in India. Traﬃcked women are subjected to a slew of atrocities, including being raped in transit and then raped by their husbands and other male family members. Apart from that, they face domestic violence, are treated worse than slaves and are frequently traﬃcked multiple times. Poverty, female foeticide, female infanticide, illiteracy, dowry and other factors can all contribute to traﬃcking. In this paper, the author will discuss Bride Traﬃcking in general, the reasons for it, the human rights violations that these traﬃcked brides face and the potential solutions to this illicit trade.
Railway Science: Results of the I International Scientific and Practical Conference “Research 1520 VNIIZHT: Look Beyond the Horizons”
Authors: Kosarev A. B. , Rimskaya O. N. , Anokhov I. V. , Zarucheyskiy A. V. , Gorshkov N. M.
Published: October 2021

In a constantly changing world, any production activity, including transport, requires scientific support, which, in turn, involves the active participation of scientists, as well as the possibility of exchanging views between theorists and practitioners. One of the most effective formats for this is a scientific conference, which allows discussing long-term trends in the development of the industry and ways of early adaptation to them. In the railway sector, scientific conferences have become a regular and effective tool for discussing promising trends in the industry.President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin declared 2021 the Year of Science and Technology. In this regard, it is symbolic that on August 26–27, 2021, the 1st International Scientific and Practical Conference “Science 1520 VNIIZHT: Look Beyond the Horizons” was held on the territory of Test Loop of the JSC “VNIIZHT”. The JSC Railway Research Institute, a leader in the development, creation, testing and implementation of railway equipment and technologies in the 1520 mm track space organized the conference. At the conference, reports were presented both by practitioners and acting managers, and by theoretical scientists. The conference was organized in the form of parallel working sections, the main results of which were discussed at a panel discussion. According to the presentation of the heads of the thematic sections, the best speakers were awarded with diplomas, including many young scientists. According to the assessments of managers and employees of railway enterprises and suppliers, the conference was a useful and longawaited international event in railway science and practice.
Using Interactive Text Messaging to Improve Diet Quality and Increase Redemption of Foods Approved by the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children: Protocol for a Cohort Feasibility Study
Authors: Kay Melissa C , Hammad Nour M , Herring Sharon J , Bennett Gary G
Published: October 2021

Background

Children in the United States eat too few fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and too many energy-dense foods; these dietary behaviors are associated with increased risk of obesity. Maternal diet plays a key role in shaping children's diets; however, many mothers have poor diet quality, especially those living in low-income households. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal nutrition assistance program that provides mothers and children with nutrient-dense foods, and those who participate have better diet quality. However, many mothers do not redeem all their WIC-approved foods. Thus, there is a need to create effective interventions to improve diet quality, especially among low-income children and families.

Objective

This paper aims to describe the development and protocol for a study to evaluate the feasibility, satisfaction, and preliminary efficacy of a fully automated text messaging intervention as a strategy to improve maternal diet quality and the redemption of WIC-approved foods.

Methods

We describe the use of the framework developed for the description of nonrandomized feasibility studies. Using an observational, prospective cohort study design, we will recruit mothers enrolled in WIC with a child aged ≤2 years. Participants will receive automated SMS text messages aimed at improving the redemption of WIC-approved foods to improve the participants’ diet quality for 12 weeks. All outcome measures will be analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative data will be analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results

Data collection for this study began in March 2021. We expect the study results to be available within 9 months of study commencement. The results will shed light on the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of using automated text messages as a behavior change strategy for mothers enrolled in WIC.

Conclusions

The results of this pilot study will explore whether this digital behavioral intervention, which will deliver nutrition guidance in accordance with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans using interactive self-monitoring and feedback, is feasible and acceptable. This will lay the foundation for a larger evaluation to determine efficacy for improving diet quality in those most at risk for obesity.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04098016; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04098016

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/32441
Test the Activity of the Juice and Infusion of Rumput Kebar (Biophytum petersianum Klotzsch) againts Ascaridia galli worms in Vitro
Authors: Widayati Isti , Nurhayati Dwi , Baaka Alnita
Published: October 2021

Kebar grass contains active compounds that can be used as herbal ingredients in the treatment of diseases. This study was conducted to test the anthelmintic activity of grass kebar against worms Ascaridia galli in vitro. This study uses Kebar grass juice and infusion with a concentration of 15%, 30%, 45%, and 60%, and 4 repetitions. Each level of the experiment is placed in each cup containing 25 ml of solution and 5 worms. Worm mortality is recorded every 2 hours. The results showed that the juice and infusion of kebar grass were concentrations of 15%, 30%, 45%, 60% capable of killing worms with a mean time on the juice of Kebar grass respectively 9.5; 8; 7.5; 7 hours, and the average time for Kebar grass infusion is 9.5; 8.5; 8; 7.5 hours. The immersion time is a good variable to explain the variable of worm death at each concentration of treatment. There is an anthelmintic effect on grass juice and infuse kebar grass against worms Ascaridia galli in vitro. The duration of soaking and the concentration of juice and infusion of Kebar grass in this study had a significant effect on the mortality of worms. It was concluded that the juice and grass infuse kebar(Biophytum Petersianum Klotzsch) have anthelmintic effect against worms Ascaridia galli in vitro. Concentration Kebar grass juice and infuse kebar is increasing, then the shorter the time it takes to kill the worms Ascaridia galli in vitro.
Potensi Tepung Magot Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) sebagai Agen Antibakteri dan Immunomodulator Pakan Ternak Unggas secara In vitro
Authors: Widianingrum Desy Cahya , Krismaputri Melinda Erdya , Purnamasari Listya
Published: October 2021

Tepung Magot dalam pakan unggas tidak hanya dapat digunakan sebagai alternatif sumber protein namun juga diharapkan memiliki efek antibakterial dan immunomodulator. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode in vitro untuk mengetahui efek antimikrobial dan immunomodulator tepung magot. Uji sensitivitas dilakukan dengan metode disc difusi agar, uji aktivitas fagositosis diamati pada makrofag peritoneum mencit Balb-C jantan berumur 8 minggu terhadap Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), serta uji tantang S. aureus terhadap tepung magot dilihat di bawah scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Data hasil uji sensitivitas dan pengamatan dengan teknik SEM dilaporkan secara deskriptif. Perbedaan aktivitas fagositosis makrofag antar perlakuan diuji dengan analisis varian satu arah dengan uji lanjut honestly significant difference (HSD) Berdasar hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa tepung memiliki 38,22% kandungan protein dengan profil asam amino yang lengkap. Kandungan asam amino tertinggi pada tepung magot adalah (7685,84 mg/kg), aspartat (5864,19 mg/kg), leusin (5034,31 mg/kg). Asam lemak esensial yang terkandung pada tepung magot adalah asam laurat (13,39%) Hasil uji sensitivitas diketahui tepung magot tidak memberikan zona hambat pada bakteri S. aureus. Introduksi tepung magot pada fagositosis secara in vitro dapat meningkatkan kinerja makrofag dengan perannya seperti opsonin berdasar pengamatan SEM. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah tepung magot potensial digunakan sebagai imunomodulator natural dan pengganti protein pakan unggas.
Apropiación y control estatal de ambientes de altura en el extremo meridional del Tawantinsuyu
Authors: Durán Víctor Alberto , Zárate Bernardi María Sol , Yebra Lucía , Frigolé Cecilia , Lucero Gustavo , Andreoni Diego , Winocur Diego , Gasco Alejandra , Marsh Erik , Castro Silvina , Zonana María Inés , Barberena Ramiro , Cortegoso Valeria
Published: October 2021

This paper presents the results of constructive techniques, space occupation patterns, chronology, lithic technology, ceramic technology and typology, camelid zooarchaeology, anthracology and studies of rock art from a group of archaeological sites in the Laguna del Diamante Natural Protected Area (Mendoza, Argentina). This area is located in the Cordillera Principal of the Andes and connects the upper Diamante and Maipo River Basins. Chronologically, the archaeological data are from the consolidation of the Inca occupation in the region. The studies demonstrate that the Inca state controlled this sector of the Andes in order to exploit an obsidian source and maintain a specialized trade network that linked the Central Valley in Chile with the eastern valleys of Uco and Jaurúa. Additionally, the rock art motifs allow us to infer a process of sacralization and appropriation of this landscape, which is dominated by the Maipo Volcano and the Diamante Lake.
Impact of Nisin in Combination with Sodium Benzoate and Calcium Carbonate on the Bacterial and Yeast Population of Coconut Neera (Coconut Inflorescence sap)
Authors: Sukumaran Latha , Radhakrishnan Mahendran
Published: October 2021

A natural sap from mature coconut palm known as coconut neera is enriched with essential minerals and vitamins. Rapid microbial fermentation affects neera processing industries because it spoils the physicochemical properties. There are various methods in preservation that extend the shelf life of coconut neera. The addition of nisin is one of the methods which protect neera against fermentation. Therefore, the study is focused to identify the effective combination of nisin (50 ppm) with preservatives like sodium benzoate (500, and 1000 ppm), and calcium carbonate (2500, and 3000 ppm) at two different combinations in neera. At the end of 21 d, 3000 ppm calcium carbonate with 50 ppm nisin in N4 treatment had an effective reduction of 120 × 105 CFU/ml and 143 × 102 CFU/ml for total bacteria and total yeast count. The reduced microbial survival resulted in the pH of 10.45 ± 0.05, total soluble solids of 15.43 ± 0.12 °Brix, and total acidity of 1.11 ± 0.04 mg/ L, at this combination. The treatment of nisin with 3000 ppm calcium carbonate demonstrated the high red fluorescence bacterial cells than the treatment of nisin with 1000 ppm sodium benzoate. Additionally, the microorganisms in N4 treatment precipitated 65.34% Ca2+ from 79.96% in XRF intensity analysis. The synergistic effect of nisin and calcium carbonate explored their antimicrobial activity against the heterogeneous microbial population in coconut neera. The concentration of 3000 ppm calcium carbonate and nisin 50 ppm preserves the physicochemical and sensory qualities, up to 21 d at 4°C, and offer hope for the industrial-scale implementation.
Projecte Sibil·la 2.0. Una aproximació didàctica al cant de la Sibil·la des d’una perspectiva interdisciplinària, transversal i globalitzadora
Authors:   Universitat de les Illes Balears, Vicens Vidal Francesc
Published: October 2021

Sibil·la 2.0 és un projecte didàctic adreçat als estudiants de primària i secundària de les Illes Balears. La proposta té la finalitat de donar a conèixer el Cant de la Sibil·la com exemple representatiu del patrimoni immaterial de Mallorca, i per extensió de les Illes Balears. A partir dels recursos tecnològics que es recullen a la web del Consell de Mallorca -institució que oficialitza i salvaguarda el Cant i promou aquest projecte- s’articula una proposta interdisciplinària per tractar la Sibil·la des de les assignatures que conformen el currículum escolar vigent. En aquest article s’exposen els elements que articulen dita proposta i la fan possible.
Seminari «Museus d'Història de les Ciutats i d'Etnologia. Museus i Educació»
Authors:   Universitat de les Illes Balears, Jiménez González Xavier , Lladó Pol Francisca , Serra Busquets Sebastià ,   Universitat de les Illes Balears
Published: October 2021

La situació sanitària provocada per la COVID-19 ha condicionat la nostra vida diària, inclosa òbviament tota la relacionada amb els camps de la cultura, de la investigació i de l'organització d'esdeveniments i activitats universitàries. El desenvolupament del projecte “Realitat museística i diàleg euroregional” (2019-2021)*, pertanyent a l'Euroregió Pirineus Mediterrània i del que formen part diferents universitats i institucions com són la Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB), la Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV-Tarragona), la Université Via Domitia (UPVD-Perpignan) i l'Ateneu Barcelonès (Barcelona) no ha estat una excepció, i la seva planificació s'ha vist obligada a adaptar-se a la nova conjuntura, inclòs el seminari "Museus d'Història de les Ciutats i d'Etnologia. Museus i Educació", celebrat el passat mes de novembre de 2020 (els dies 5 i 6), organitzat des del campus universitari de la Universitat de les Illes Balears i que havia quedat posposat des del mes de març de l'any 2020 una vegada declarat l'estat d'alarma.
Diversidad florística presente en turberas de musgo Sphagnum en la cuenca del río Mayer, comuna de O’Higgins, región Aysén, Chile
Authors: Domínguez Erwín , Martínez María Paz , Villaroel Dagoberto , Henríquez José Manuel
Published: October 2021

Las turberas de Sphagnum son humedales de alto valor ambiental y son frecuentes en la Patagonia. En particular en la región de Aysén, los estudios sobre su diversidad aún son insuficientes y parciales. En este trabajo se evalúa la variabilidad de la composición y abundancia florística, presente en cuatro turberas de musgo Sphagnum continentales, sin intervención humana. Se establecieron 40 subparcelas de 1 m2 de manera aleatoria, a fin de determinar diferencias entre ellas; se estimó el índice de diversidad de Shannon- Wiener (H’), el índice de Simpson (D), el índice exponencial de entropía de Shannon (exp H’) y el índice inverso de Gini-Simpson (1/1-?’). Con los datos obtenidos se realizó la prueba de Kruskal- Wallis con la corrección de Bonferroni, para detectar diferencias entre las turberas, debido a que los datos no mostraron distribución normal (prueba de Shapiro-Wilk). Además, se aplicó un análisis exploratorio de componentes principales (PCA) con el fin de inferir las relaciones existentes entre las especies con algún gradiente ecológico. Un total de 33 taxones, 21 familias y 27 géneros fueron identificados. Las especies más dominantes fueron: Sphagnum magellanicum (Brid.) y Empetrum rubrum Vahl ex Willd. El índice de diversidad de Shannon-Wiener (H’) varió entre 1,47 a 0,96, el índice de Simpson (D) entre 0,48 a 0,30, el índice exponencial de entropía de Shannon (exp H’) entre 4,46 a 2,66 y el índice inverso de Gini-Simpson (1/1-?’) entre 0,52 a 0,69. El PCA sugiere la existencia de un gradiente florístico relacionado a la hidrología.
Results of comparing astronomical-geodetic and navigational-geodetic methods of determining the components of the deflection of vertical
Authors: Murzabekov M.M. , Bobrov D.S. , Davlatov R.A. , Lopatin V.P. , Pchelin I.N.
Published: October 2021

The authors present the results of comparing the components of deflection of vertical obtained through astronomical-geodetic and navigational-geodetic methods. The first one is based on comparing astronomical and geodetic coordinates of a location. This method has recently been widely implemented in a digital zenith camera systems using a small-sized digital telescope with an astronomical camera based on CCD or CMOS technologies, a high-precision inclinometer and satellite navigation system receiver. In this case, the combination of a telescope, an astronomical camera and an inclinometer enables determining the local direction of the plumb line, expressed by astronomical coordinates, from observations of stars at the zenith and using high-precision star catalogs. The navigational-geodetic method is based on comparing the results of the normal heights’ increments, defined through geometric leveling, and geodetic heights, computed with the relative method of satellite coordinate determinations. For each method, random and systematic components of the error and its confidence bounds were calculated; the absolute values of the deflection of vertical components at two geographically separated points were compared.
The role of the federal registration service for the rational use of agricultural land
Authors: Klyushnichenko V.N.
Published: October 2021

The author considers the issues of using agricultural land in the Russian Federation, which significantly affects the wellbeing of its citizens. The possibility of partial payment of works on the firstcategory lands inventory and complex cadastral works at the expense of funds received through submission of extracts from the Unified State Register of Real Estate is justified. The shortcomings of the existing system of securing rights to immovable property are reflected, which consist in the possibility of depriving their owners of the registered right in court. It is shown that protecting the rights of individuals and legal entities to land plots by the state, as well as improving the living conditions of the population in rural areas are the main directions of developing the agricultural branch and improving the living standards of rural commodity producers. Possible ways of reducing the area of unused agricultural lands are proposed.
Increasing URiM Family Medicine Residents at University of Utah Health
Authors: Stoesser Kirsten , Frame Kara A. , Sanyer Osman , Leiser Jennifer P. , Moreno Laura Elizabeth , Bosch Clarivette , Jones Jessica L. , Morales Jessica J. , Rodríguez Stephanie Rolón , Wilson Jenifer , Kemeyou Line , Rodríguez José E.
Published: October 2021

Introduction: The Department of Family and Preventive Medicine is home for the University of Utah’s Family Medicine Residency program. Although Utah’s diversity is steadily increasing, the race/ethnic diversity of the program’s family medicine residency does not reflect the state’s general population.
Methods: From 2017 to 2021, the residency instituted several adjustments to recruitment processes, including modification of an existing screening system to better highlight resiliency in overcoming challenging life experiences; promotion of commitment to diversity during interview days; incorporation of increased participation from diverse faculty and residents on interview days; and addition of outreach from the Office of Health, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Underrepresented in medicine (URiM) applicants were the first to be offered interviews in an identical screening score cohort, and were ranked highest in rank lists in cohorts with identical final rank scores.
Results: Over the past five match cycles, Latinx residents have increased from zero to six, and underrepresented Asian residents from zero to two. In the 2021 match cycle, five of 10 incoming residents (50%) are URiM. Overall, URiM residents are now 30%, and residents of color 36%, of a total of 30 residents across all 3 training years. We found that eight URiM interviews were needed for every one URiM match.
Conclusion: Intentional resident recruitment initiatives can transform racial/ethnic diversity in a family medicine residency program in a short amount of time.
Mediaciones estéticas y expresividades de la memoria
Authors: Martínez Quintero Felipe , Calle Margarita , Martínez Herrera Juan Manuel
Published: October 2021

Las prácticas artísticas y las expresiones estéticas han devenido campo de comprensión clave para valorar la manera como los grupos sociales exteriorizan sus expectativas de sentido y ponen en relación las experiencias afectivas que le dan soporte vivencial a su existencia. En contextos de gran complejidad como los que ha generado la violencia política y el conflicto armado en Colombia, es común encontrar que las comunidades recurren a prácticas simbólicas, comportamientos afectivos o formas de agenciamiento de la vida social, cuyo valor no se puede entender por fuera del marco reflexivo y sensible que nos ofrece la estética. En el mismo camino, una parte de los procesos creativos que ocupan a los artistas contemporáneos, se han afianzado en vínculos estrechos tejidos en torno a los relatos y experiencias de las víctimas de la violencia. Esto ha contribuido a propiciar un doble juego configurador de carácter estético y político: por un lado, la materialización de procesos expresivos y ...
A novel comprehensive program combined optimal medical treatment and lifestyle for type 2 diabetes
Authors: Hu Chunsong , Tkebuchava Tengiz , Wu Qinghua
Published: October 2021

This article introduces briefly current status in managing type 2
diabetes (T2D) and an updated classical standardized comprehensive
program which combines optimal medical treatment (OMT) with lifestyle
modification, that is, intervention of RT-ABCDEFG (iRT-ABCDEFG) for
control and prevention of T2D, and discusses its advantages and
prospects. Here, G means goals; F means follow-up; E means examination;
D means disease & risk factors control; C means changing unhealthy
“environment-sleep-emotion-exercise-diet” intervention [E(e)SEEDi]
lifestyle & Chinese medicine or control the source of infection &
cutting genetic or spreading pathways during the COVID-19 pandemic; B
means biohazard control; And A means antagonistic treatment, such as
optimal anti-diabetic agents, the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor
(GLPR) agonists, the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors,
and the ultralong-acting, once-daily basal insulin. As a novel strategy
for Intervention of diabetes, this program can be used as a Reverse,
Right, and Routine Treatment in clinical practice. Moreover, the vital
goals which include less major adverse cardiocerebrovascular events
(MACCE) and diabetic complications, less medical costs, longer life
expectancy, lower morbidity and mortality, and higher quality of life,
will be realized by consistently practicing this program due to early
diagnosis, OMT, and overall prevention. Whatever, this program is very
helpful to manage or self-manage T2D and improve its outcomes since it
highly links to cardiovascular disease (CVD), stroke, cancer, and other
MACCEs.
Los Pueblos Mágicos y la relevancia de la educación cultural de sus habitantes para fomentar el turismo y el desarrollo local
Authors: Bolaños Ortega Rosalba , Lizardi Rojo Verónica , Roldán Oropeza Norma Angélica
Published: October 2021

Problemática: el turismo es clave para la economía nacional, prueba de ello es la iniciativa “Pueblos Mágicos”. Para poder analizarla y hacer propuestas de mejora, se necesita un estudio a nivel país y otro de carácter particular. Objetivo: conocer la iniciativa de la marca “Pueblos Mágicos”, su evolución y los diferentes proyectos generados en torno a ella. Materiales y métodos: a partir de una investigación de tipo etnográfico, es factible hacer una reflexión interpretativa de la marca, considerando que la información se consigue en documentos virtuales que emite el gobierno federal a través de diferentes entidades, especialmente la Secretaría de Turismo (SECTUR). Resultados: México tiene localidades con diversidad cultural atractiva. Es importante darlas a conocer nacional e internacionalmente para lograr un crecimiento continuo de “Pueblos Mágicos” y que cada vez más estados sean reconocidos. Discusión: desde su inicio, el proyecto antes mencionado ha sufrido modificaciones, sobre todo en la asignación presupuestal, debidas a los cambios de administración; sin embargo, es necesario hacer una planeación integral de inversión, teniendo en cuenta el equilibrio ecológico y el crecimiento económico de los locatarios para alcanzar un desarrollo sostenible y dar a conocer los aspectos relevantes que los órganos acreditadores consideran para otorgar el nombramiento de “Pueblo Mágico”. Conclusiones: el presente artículo, brinda la oportunidad de mostrar las ventajas y desventajas de la marca Pueblos Mágicos a nivel Latinoamérica. Así mismo, coadyuva a que otras naciones puedan aplicar proyectos similares para que sus poblaciones sean beneficiadas y reconocidas recordando que “La cultura es lo único que puede salvar a un pueblo […] permite ver la miseria y combatirla, permite ver lo que hay que cambiar y lo que se debe dejar” (Periódico de Asambleas, 2017). Contribución/originalidad: las opiniones referenciadas en el presente artículo están basadas en la compilación de la información de las principales secretarías de gobierno involucradas en este proyecto. Es por ello por lo que la finalidad de esta investigación es dar a conocer la marca Pueblos Mágicos a nivel internacional, especialmente en Latinoamérica, que por su historia, arquitectura y cultura puede aplicar a proyectos similares
Hacia la transformación de los estudiantes: un proceso transdisciplinario para la educación superior
Authors: Salgado-Escobar Graciela , Aguilar-Fernández Mario
Published: October 2021

Configurar un mundo sostenible requiere nuevas formas de pensar y actuar donde la educación para el desarrollo sostenible sea una propuesta para el cambio. Esto, sin embargo, trae consigo retos para la educación superior, ya que implica formar estudiantes con competencias transdisciplinares. Por eso, el objetivo de esta investigación fue diseñar un proceso transdisciplinario para la educación superior centrado en el estudiante y en el vínculo IES, industria y sociedad, con base en la teoría holónica, la metodología de los sistemas suaves y la metodología de stage-gates con el fin de desarrollar el pensamiento sistémico, el trabajo colaborativo y la creatividad en los futuros profesionales y responsables de la construcción del tejido social en un mundo sostenible. Para ello, se diseñó una investigación cualitativa, de tipo documental, la cual se llevó a cabo en dos fases: en la primera se efectuó una revisión de la frontera del conocimiento en las publicaciones relativas a la transdisciplina y la educación superior en la Web of Science de los últimos cuatro años, mientras que en la segunda se desarrolló el proceso, el cual se configuró en siete etapas, cimentado en el sustento teórico del constructivismo y el sustento pedagógico del enfoque por competencias. Se obtuvo como resultado el proceso transdisciplinario para la educación superior (PTD-ES), configurado por cuatro momentos que abarcan desde lo simple hasta lo complejo: I) disciplinario, II) multidisciplinario, III) interdisciplinario, IV) transdisciplinario; y tres compuertas para valorar el nivel de competencia que desarrollaron los estudiantes en cada momento.
Peningkatan kualitas air dengan meggunakan sistem filtrasi pada pengolahan air baku
Authors: Rizki Sekar Dwi
Published: October 2021

Air baku merupakan air tanpa pengolahan. Instalasi pengolahan dengan material filter alami digunakan untuk mengurangi kekeruhan dan sedimentasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis kualitas air baku, kombinasi susunan filter dan menganalisis prospek pengembangan instalasi pengolahan air untuk masyarakat. Sampel diambil pada bulan oktober 2019-januari 2020 di Desa Bernung, Kecamatan Gedong Tataan. Pada penelitian ini digunakan material filter kerikil, pasir kuarsa, arang, ijuk dan zeolite. Dari lima material filter yang digunakan, material ijuk yang paling baik menurunkan parameter TDS dengan nilai 209.5 mg/liter, sedangkan zeolite yang paling efektif menurunkan nilai parameter TSS dan turbidity dengan nilai 0.0490 mg/liter dan 4.61 NTU. Instalasi pengolahan air dalam studi ini dapat diterapkan untuk daerah dampak bencana banjir maupun kekeringan, dan dikhususkan untuk wilayah pedesaan dengan ekonomi menengah ke bawah karena mudah dan ekonomis.
Finnish e-health services intended for citizens – national and regional development
Authors: Ruotanen Ronja , Kangas Maarit , Tuovinen Timo , Keränen Niina , Haverinen Jari , Reponen Jarmo
Published: October 2021

Electronic health care (e-health) services intended for Finnish citizens have been recently developed nationally, regionally, and locally through several projects and programs. This study aimed to investigate the development and availability of e-health services for Finnish citizens in specialized and primary health care and private medical service providers from 2011 to 2020. In addition, the differences between the availability of services in different sectors and regional differences between hospital districts were investigated.
Data were collected using web-based questionnaires in 2011, 2014, 2017, and 2020 from “Use of information and communication technology surveys in Finnish health care”. This study covers all 21 hospital districts, nearly all primary health care centers, and a sample of private medical service providers. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 25). The availability of an e-health service was calculated as a percentage of all respondents in each sector.
The results of this study show that public and private health care organizations extensively offered health care services on their websites. Almost all organizations had information on well-being, provided services, contact methods, and locations, as well as options to send electronic feedback. Remote consultation, electronic appointment booking services, and telephone counseling were also extensively offered. This study revealed that the volume of e-health services increased from 2011 to 2020. For instance, remote consultation services and information exchange through encrypted email increased rapidly during follow-up periods in all service sectors. Comparing service sectors revealed that specialized health care covers e-health services more extensively than do primary health care and private service providers. According to this study, there are also clear differences in the availability of services between hospital districts and no hospital district offered all studied services. These results suggest the need to clarify national and regional development responsibilities and standardize the availability of e-health services within and between hospital districts.
Health monitoring of Bridges based on multifractal theory
Authors: Zhao Ling , Ding Jiawei , Liu Haiming
Published: October 2021

The multifractal theory is applied in an analysis of bridge disturbance signals with the aim of investigating their nonlinear characteristics, and then the recognisable fault features are extracted from them. By calculating the box dimension and correlation dimension of the bridge disturbance signal, the dimensional characteristics of the disturbance data are analysed to distinguish the health-state of the bridge. Finally, taking the bridge disturbance data as an example, and by using the multifractal spectrum analysis of the disturbance data, it is concluded that the multifractal method can accurately identify the fault state and realise the bridge health monitoring.
Problems of image recognition systems associated with the possibility of its use in terrorist attacks
Authors: Semenyuk Vladislav , Kurmashev Ildar , Sarsenbaev Vadim
Published: October 2021

This article discusses systems for recognizing human faces, as well as systems for identifying flying objects. The paper deals with the main security issues related to the recognition of faces and images of objects. Today, automation systems that help to recognize an object, compare it with existing databases, can help prevent terrorist attacks, unauthorized penetrations, as well as the proliferation of biological and nuclear weapons. To date, the study of issues related to the possibility of using these systems is relevant and very much in demand.
A theoretical approach to the Cyprus Problem: Neoclassical Realism with Neoliberalism
Authors: Lekakis Nikos
Published: October 2021

This paper, which covers the period of the 2004 Annan Plan and its rejection to date, places the Cyprus Problem in an International Relations theoretic framework. It searches for a “foreign policy outcome,” essentially a decision by the leaders of the Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot communities, to politically reunite these two communities under the auspices of the UN. The paper provides a synthesis of the neo-liberal and the neoclassical realist paradigms, aiming to better interpret the existing experience and to shed light on the prospect of a future solution to the problem. The strategic environment for the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is ‘permissive’ because the message sent by the international system for reunification does not require the use of hard power. The leaders of the two communities play a key role, although the strategic political culture in small states such as the TRNC is not developed and state-society relations are underdeveloped. Also, the civil society at large can play a role in influencing the leaders' images regarding the reunification opportunity.
3D Measurement of Discontinuous Objects with Optimized Dual-frequency Grating Profilometry
Authors: Che Jun , Sun Yanxia , Jin Xiaojun , Chen Yong
Published: October 2021

Three-dimensional profilometry tends to be less effective at measuring discontinuous surfaces. To overcome this problem, an optimized profilometry based on fringe projection is proposed in this paper. Due to the limitation of the shooting angle, there are projection blind spots on the surface of discontinuous objects. Since the noises and unwrapping errors are always localized at the projection blind spots, an algorithm is designed to determine the blind spots automatically with the light intensity difference information. Besides, in order to improve the measurement accuracy, a processing scheme is introduced to deal with the local height distortion introduced by the dual-frequency grating profilometry. Lots of measurement tests on various surfaces are carried out to assess the optimized profilometry, and experimental results indicate that the modified profilometry system works more robust with high reliability and accuracy in measuring different kinds of surfaces, especially discontinuous ones.
A Case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Presenting as Acute Appendicitis and Pancreatitis
Authors: Kareva Lidija , Stavrik Katarina , Mironska Kristina , Hasani Arjeta , Bojadzieva Sonja , Shuntov Natalija Cokleska
Published: October 2021

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) is characterized by an inflammation with fever, elevated inflammatory markers, conjunctivitis, rash, impaired coagulation, gastrointestinal symptoms and cardiac abnormalities that may progress to multiorgan failure. The presence of a positive COVID-19 antigen via a PCR test, serological testing for antibodies or close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19 helps differentiate MIS-C from other diseases.

Gastrointestinal symptoms are recognized to be associated with COVID-19 infection or MIS-C in children, presenting as abdominal pain, gastrointestinal infection with watery stools, appendicitis, ileitis, pancreatitis and hepatitis, confusing the diagnosis with other gastrointestinal diseases.

In this case report, we describe an 11 year old boy with MIS-C, who presents acute phlegmona of the appendix for which he undergoes appendectomy, accompanied with acute pancreatitis. These manifestations of MIS-C in our patient resolved without additional complications after a 2 month follow up.

We call attention to MIS-C presenting in pediatric patients with fever and abdominal pain which might be caused by appendicitis and pancreatitis, and we recommend abdominal imaging and additional laboratory investigation to promote earlier diagnosis.
Implant Site Guided Bone Regeneration and Pontic Site Ridge Preservation: A Case Report
Authors: Veljanovski Darko , Baftijari Denis , Susak Zoran , Stojanovska Aneta Atanasovska
Published: October 2021

Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is a therapeutic modality to achieve bone regeneration with the use of barrier membranes. The use of deproteinized bovine bone material (DBBM) for ridge preservation allows the preservation of the edentulous ridge dimensions. Here, we present a case of horizontal GBR using DBBM and a resorbable membrane, with simultaneous implant placement. Simultaneously, ridge preservation of the pontic area, using DBBM within a “socket seal” procedure was performed. Two implants were places at sites 23 and 26 to support a fixed partial denture (FPD). The mesial implant showed exposed buccal threads, which were then covered with autogenous bone particles and small size granules of DBBM. The collagen membrane was stabilized with periosteal mattress suture. Six months postoperatively, CBCT images revealed a stable buccal bone layer at the implant site, indicating a successful GBR procedure. At this point in time, tooth 24 was atraumatically extracted. A ridge preservation was done utilizing DBBM, and a soft tissue graft form the tuber. A ceramic-metal FPD with excellent “white aesthetics” and a harmonic transition zone to the soft tissue was fabricated. At 3 years follow up, the peri-implant bone levels were stable, and the clinical outcomes were excellent. It is concluded that a GBR procedure, utilizing DBBM and a collagen barrier membrane with simultaneous implant placement, as well as ridge preservation using DBBM, are predictable therapeutic methods. However, gentle manipulation of the soft tissues, and wound stability, with tension-free passive closure of the wound margins are prerequisites for a long-term clinical success.
Anti-Factor H Antibody-Associated Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: A Case Report
Authors: Abazi-Emini Nora , Sahpazova Emilija , Putnik Jovana , Tasic Velibor
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare form of thrombotic microangiopathy, caused by dysregulation of the complement alternative pathway. Deletion of the complement factor H–related genes, CFHR1 and CFHR3, together with the presence of CFH autoantibodies are reported in aHUS patients, representing 10% of cases of patients with aHUS.

Case presentation: We report here on a case of 4-year-old girl with anti-CFH antibody-associated aHUS. The measurement of complement factors and anti-factor H antibodies, was the main guideline for making an accurate diagnosis and providing the appropriate therapy, with the patient responding positively to plasma exchanges (PEs) and cyclophosphamide pulses. We then, one year after disease onset, continued with glucocorticoids and mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), as maintenance therapy. There were no complications during the therapy other than neutropenia. Now, one year after the cessation of the immune suppression therapy, she is in remission with normal kidney function, no signs of hemolysis, normal C3 levels, and normal range proteinuria. The anti-factor H autoantibody titer decreased but still remained positive, the factor H antigen values remained low all throughout. Close follow-up is applied with frequent urine testing and complete blood count with an intention for early detection of relapse of the disease.

Conclusion: The purpose of this case report is to emphasize the value of complement factor measurements and also to separate anti-CFH antibody-associated aHUS as an entity, because immunosuppressive therapy provides an excellent response..
Gaseous and Particulate Matter Emissions from Road Transport: The Case of Kolkata, India
Authors: Dutta Abhishek , Jinsart Wanida
Published: October 2021

Indian cities are highly dependent on road transport for freight and passenger traffic movements. The estimated road transport led yearly emission inventory of pollutants for 25 million-plus population cities of India indicates vehicle stock as the critical contributor to air pollution in cities. During 2025 the city of Kolkata will be responsible for the emission of 21 668.24 Gg of CO2 followed by 272.81 Gg of CO, 98.21 Gg of NOX, 16.9 Gg of CH4, 93.39 Gg of SO2, 8.6 Gg of PM, and 38.55 Gg of HC due to its 2.79 million vehicles. The total vehicle stock of 25 leading Indian cities increased by 19 % during 2015–2017, and during the same period, Rajkot and Vadodara had the highest rise of 97 % and 94 % respectively. Out of 25 cities total CO2 (220 560 Gg) and CO (3185 Gg) vehicular emissions during 2017, Delhi was the highest contributor with 22 % and 20 % respectively followed by Bengaluru (12 %, 12 %), and Chennai (9 %, 8 %). The GHG emission per unit area of Kolkata during 2017, due to on-road vehicular emission, was the highest amongst the 25 cities of India. For Kolkata, cars were responsible for 35 % for CO2, 55 % of CO, 75 % of CH4, 27 % of PM, omnibuses for 41 % for NOX emission, taxis for 83 % of SO2, and two-wheelers for 36 % of HC emissions.
Thermal Modelling of the Torrefaction Process Using the Finite Element Method
Authors: Dhaundiyal Alok , Toth Laszlo
Published: October 2021

This paper focuses on the thermal characteristic of the torrefied pinecone pellets. The resistivity heating system was used for torrefaction purposes. The torrefaction was conducted at 523 K for different holding times of 5, 10 and 15 minutes. The thermal behaviour of the pinecone pellet was numerically predicted using the pdepe algorithm. A parabolic 2-D heat transfer equation was used to estimate the thermal profile across the pinecone. The effect of the interactive atmosphere was on the numerical solution was also examined. The pelletisation was performed using a ring-die at the temperature of 70 °C.
Impact of PSD2 on The Payment Services Market – General Objectives and Evidence from Polish and UK Legal Systems
Authors: Sadowski Krystian
Published: October 2021

Payment Service Directive 2 came into force on 13th January 2018. It has replaced the prior directive and introduces new tools allowing to provide more advanced payment services. New legislation aims to increase competition and allow new entrants into the market. The thesis leads through the different aspects of the Directive, emphasizing an influence the legislation has on the companies providing modern solutions in the payment services market. The legal changes are analysed and assessed following the differences resulting from Payment Service Directive 2. For better understanding the impact of Directive, recent technological accomplishments are briefly described and explained. The overall results of the analysis are concluded on the basis of British and Polish payment services markets. The outcome reveals a contrast between these two countries in a number of new payment services providers as well as they origins. Research shows that the Polish payment services market is less accessible for non-bank financial companies.
A Critical Review on The Job Creation Omnibus Law-Forming Process
Authors: Fajar Bobi Yusuf Noor , Zaid Zaid
Published: October 2021

This study aims to conduct a critical study of the process of formulating the "omnibus law" on job creation from the perspective of legal politics and good governance through a normative method using a conceptual and statute approach and utilizing secondary and primary legal materials which are then critically analyzed through prescription. The results of this study ultimately conclude that from a legal political perspective, the process of forming this law is very problematic and procedurally flawed. In addition, this law is a response from policymakers who are political in nature to a complex situation which in fact creates complex derivative problems as well. This is inseparable from the nature of the omnibus law itself, which lacks democracy, participation, reduces accuracy and prudence in its preparation, and has the potential to exceed the provisions in the constitution. Therefore, based on the good governance point of view, the process of forming the Omnibus Law on Job Creation has not fulfilled the principles of good governance in the form of the principles of legitimacy, transparency, accountability, responsiveness, and the rule of law. The principles of effectiveness and efficiency in the principles of good governance in this Law can still be considered
Principles of Curriculum Development in Improving The Quality of PAI Learning
Authors: Mustofa Imam , Fadilah Lutfi , Widiawati Putri Anggara Wahyu
Published: October 2021

The curriculum of education is always changing and developing according to the needs of education in which all components of the nation also provide encouragement for education providers aiming to always carry out the process of improvement. For this reason, the implementation of the curriculum must have guidelines that must be adhered to. To overcome the above problems, the principles of curriculum development can be used as guidelines for the delivery of education. In this article, the speaker uses a type of library research method, namely in obtaining data from library documents such as books, books, magazines, journals and other documents. Literature study is a form of research related to the way of collecting research materials and data. The data collection technique used is the documentation method, namely by collecting and analyzing documents. The result of this research is that in implementing the curriculum, it is necessary to have guidelines that can be used as guidance. And among the 9 principles of developing the existing curriculum, each education provider is good to be applied in accordance with the existing institutional conditions.
Possibilities and problems of mycotic keratites therapy in the hospital
Authors:   The Kazan State Medical University, the Department of Ophthalmology, Kazan, Samoylov A.N. ,   The Republican Clinical Ophthalmological Hospital, Kazan, Davletshina N.I. ,   The Kazan State Medical University, the Department of Ophthalmology, Kazan,   The Republican Clinical Ophthalmological Hospital, Kazan
Published: October 2021

Fungi are most common cause of severe inflammation of the cornea, resulting in blindness and loss of vision [6]. According to various researchers, fungi are the cause of keratitis in 40-50% of all microbial keratitis cases [1, 3]. Treatment of keratomycosis in the Russian Federation is carried out by methods other than intended. Lack of skills and availability of diagnostics, official etiotropic therapy for use in ophthalmology for ophthalmologists, unequal conditions in the fight against ophthalmomycosis. This is partly due to the lowered level of «myco-alertness», which leads to long-term ineffective «healing» of antibacterial drops, the duration of the patient’s suffering and results in the loss of the eye functionally and — in some cases — anatomically [7]. Global eye removal counts revealed that this method was used in 8-11%, which represents an annual loss of 84,143-115,697 eyes [6]. Key words: keratomycosis, mycotic keratitis, treatment, therapy.