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USO DO TAMARINDO NO DESENVOLVIMENTO DE PRODUTOS ALIMENTÍCIOS: UMA REVISÃO
Authors: Amaral Sheyla Maria Barreto , Moura Rayssa Maciel , Costa Diana Barbosa , Bessa Maria Jaíne , Maia Marjorie Beatriz Vidal , Costa Júnior Raimundo Alves da , Cavalcante Márcia Roberta Freitas , Damaceno Marlene Nunes
Published: May 2022

O tamarindo destaca-se por suas propriedades nutricionais e medicinais, sendo comumente utilizado pela população no preparo de receitas caseiras. O objetivo deste estudo foi compilar e analisar os estudos publicados nos anos 2011 a 2021 que utilizaram o tamarindo para elaboração de produtos alimentícios e avaliaram suas características físico-químicas, microbiológicas e/ou sensoriais. A revisão bibliográfica de literatura foi do tipo integrativa, aplicando os seguintes descritores com os respectivos operadores: “Tamarindus indica” OR “products” AND “development” OR “sensory” AND “microbiological” OR “physicochemical”, e suas combinações em português, inglês e espanhol, nas bases de dados Google Acadêmico, SciELO e Periódicos Capes. Definiu-se três filtros de seleção para análise: título e palavras-chave, resumo e metodologia, e leitura. As buscas geraram um total de 116 artigos, selecionando-se 12 artigos que preenchiam os critérios apresentados, sendo estes avaliados de forma integral. Observou-se que os estudos são relevantes, muitas formulações já foram elaboradas com a polpa do tamarindo: doce, geleia, iogurte, bebida láctea fermentada, suco e vinho, proporcionando excelentes características físicas, físico-químicas, microbiológicas, sensoriais, capacidade antioxidante e compostos fenólicos, atendendo ao especificado na legislação para cada tipo de produto. Diante da avaliação dos estudos, foi possível observar o potencial da utilização do tamarindo na incorporação de formulações alimentícias, promovendo a valorização do fruto, pouco explorado na região. Além disso, garante a conservação do fruto através da elaboração desses produtos, e a oferta de alimentos com uso de um ingrediente alternativo, no caso, a polpa do tamarindo, promovendo saúde e bem-estar.
PLANEJAMENTO E CONTROLE DA PRODUÇÃO (PCP) DE UMA PEQUENA EMPRESA DE CONFECÇÃO E MANUTENÇÃO DE INSTRUMENTOS MUSICAIS DE CORDA
Authors: Silva Patryck Vinicius Cardoso , Almeida Ramon Ramires Assunção , De Carvalho Sousa Bezerra Marinna Rafaella , Figueirêdo Frederico , Brito Diogo Ramon do Nascimento
Published: May 2022

O PCP desempenha um papel de extrema importância no que concerne a otimização do uso dos recursos, ao mesmo tempo que colabora diretamente com o setor de qualidade. De maneira geral, a ideia do PCP consiste em fazer com que o produto ou serviço certo seja entregue na hora certa para o cliente certo, sem apresentar imprevistos indesejáveis. Diante disso, o objetivo do presente estudo consiste em investigar o Planejamento e Controle da Produção (PCP) em todos os setores de uma pequena empresa de confecção e manutenção de instrumentos músicas de corda no que concerne suas características e vantagens. Quanto à abordagem, foi utilizado nesse trabalho o método de pesquisa quantitativa concomitantemente com a pesquisa qualitativa, além de uma pesquisa bibliográfica. Neste trabalho foi utilizado um questionário para a coleta de informações e dados sobre o setor de PCP da pequena empresa. A empresa não conta com departamento de PCP, porém, executa atividades semelhantes como o plano de ação. E seguem um esquema baseado no plano mestre de produção esquematizado em planilha, com o pedido dos clientes; previsões; situação do estoque e capacidade de produção. Então conclui-se que é necessário que todas as organizações implantem o PCP, e aquelas que possuem que procurem tornar o mesmo mais eficiente, pois o planejamento e controle de produção não é somente uma ferramenta, o PCP pode trabalhar e beneficiar todos os processos de uma empresa, equilibrando os setores em sua totalidade, buscando cumprir os prazos de entrega, reduzindo desperdícios e maximizando os lucros.
The Influence of Biochar Soil Amendment on Tree Growth and Soil Quality: A Review for the Arboricultural Industry
Authors: Schaffert Emma , Lukac Martin , Percival Glynn , Rose Gillian
Published: May 2022

Studies assessing the effects of biochar used as a soil amendment in agriculture and forestry have indicated variable results, from significant improvements in growth and health to no effect at all. Research into biochar use for trees within the urban landscape is extremely limited. This review is aimed at arboricultural practitioners and professionals involved in urban tree landscape management and provides a critical analysis of the use of biochar to support tree health and establishment. Biochar, specifically wood biomass-based biochar, has the potential to enhance tree establishment and survival. However, considerable variability in the physical and chemical properties of biochar currently limits universal application. Therefore, practitioners should aim to use biochar types suitable for the desired function, such as transplant establishment, remediation of declining mature trees, and pest/disease management. Biochar also represents a promising complementary amendment to more established soil management techniques such as mulching and fertilization, but further long-term studies in a range of conditions typical of urban environments are required to fully understand the effects of specific biochar types on urban trees.
Design and Fabrication of Solar Powered Induction Cooker
Authors: Priti Dongre  , Vaibhav Uaikey  , Vaibhav Uaikey  , Dr. Vijay Khawale
Published: May 2022

Many people in the developing areas of the world struggle to cook with stoves that emit hazardous fumes and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Electric stoves would alleviate many of these issues, but significant barriers to adoption, most notably lack of reliable electric power, make current commercial options infeasible. However, a stove with an input power of 24V DC elegantly solves the issue of intermittent power by allowing car batteries to be used instead of a grid connection, while also allowing seamless integration with small scale solar installations and solar-based microgrids. However, we have worked on materials for the manufacturers to produce in an economical way and consumers to buy on budget whether the buyers are from rural or urban areas. This stove is the one of its kind and represents a new contribution to both the field of induction cooking and the field of clean cooking solutions for the developing world. The findings of this study demonstrate that induction cooking is not always more efficient that conventional electric (resistive) technology. The energy savings potential of induction cooking is found to be greatest when used with small cookware. The impact of these findings on standard test procedures is discussed, and recommendations for improvement are suggested. Finally, a prototype cooker design is presented, with a discussion of the limitations of current designs that prevents their operation with non-magnetic cookware.
Pârlog, Aba-Carina. Intersemiotic translation: Literary and Linguistic Multimodality. Cham: Palgrave MacMillan, 2019, 80 p.
Authors: Freitas Edivaldo Simão de
Published: May 2022

Pârlog, Aba-Carina. Intersemiotic translation: Literary and Linguistic Multimodality. Cham: Palgrave MacMillan, 2019, 80 p.
Una arquitectura y prueba de concepto basada en Blockchain para la entrega remota de exámenes en una universidad a distancia
Authors: Rubio Sánchez Juan Luis
Published: May 2022

En los últimos años son muchos los autores (hombres y mujeres) que están proponiendo diferentes usos de la tecnología Blockchain (Blockchain technology [BT]) en distintos sectores industriales. Estos usos están relacionados principalmente con el intercambio de datos planos y con el intercambio de ficheros, como imágenes, música y otros. Las aplicaciones en finanzas, logística, seguros, comercio y otros no paran de aparecer día a día. En el ámbito de la educación se han propuesto distintos usos con BT que van desde un repositorio de certificados hasta la custodia de expedientes. Sin embargo, aún no se ha experimentado la extensión de la BT hasta aplicaciones docentes para el estudiante. La solución propuesta resuelve el problema del envío remoto de exámenes en las universidades garantizando la inmutabilidad (no manipulación expost) de la entrega realizada por el alumno. La prueba de concepto se ha aplicado al caso de una entrega remota de un examen como validación del caso de uso propuesto. Los resultados de la prueba de concepto son positivos y satisfactorios en tres aspectos: el estudiante puede fácilmente hacer el envío sin conocimientos específicos de BT, la comunidad universitaria en su conjunto puede acceder al examen remitido por el alumnado y comprobar su contenido y la inmutabilidad del examen enviado está garantizada por la propia arquitectura propuesta basada en BT.
Gamificación en contabilidad. Experiencia desde el punto de vista del docente y del alumnado
Authors: Villacorta Hernández Miguel Ángel
Published: May 2022

El actual sistema educativo se basa en un aprendizaje activo por parte del estudiante enfocado al desarrollo de competencias y, en este contexto, la gamificación puede ayudar a mejorar el proceso. La finalidad de la investigación es describir una experiencia docente de implantación de gamificación en materia contable y evaluar la adquisición de competencias definidas oficialmente como objetivo de dicha materia mediante el análisis de la percepción de docentes y estudiantes (hombres y mujeres). La experiencia se realizó en el Máster de Formación del Profesorado de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid y en los centros de educación secundaria y formación profesional donde estos estudiantes de máster actúan como docentes en las prácticas. Para recabar su percepción se utilizaron tres tipos de cuestionarios a posteriori, respondidos por los estudiantes universitarios y por los docentes y el alumnado del ciclo formativo de grado superior. La principal conclusión es que el profesorado percibe que la gamificación contribuye significativamente a la adquisición de las competencias, pero los estudiantes no tanto. Observamos también que se fomenta la interiorización de conceptos, la motivación y el trabajo en equipo. Este trabajo contribuye a la escasa investigación empírica sobre el uso y la potencialidad de la gamificación como instrumento efectivo de aprendizaje en el área de la contabilidad.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE COMPETÊNCIAS PELA INICIAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA (IC):
Authors: Ferreira Marcelo Marchine , Paterno da Silva Andreza , Henrique de Oliveira Silva Rafael , De Oliveira Moraes Romildo
Published: May 2022

O objetivo deste estudo foi compreender as contribuições da realização de Iniciação Científica (IC) para a construção de competências de estudantes de Ciências Contábeis. Foram investigados 20 estudantes de uma universidade pública estadual que participaram do programa de IC. Os dados foram coletados por questionários semiestruturados. A análise tomou como base a abordagem da Análise Textual Discursiva em uma perspectiva interpretativista. Os resultados apontaram que as motivações dos estudantes são intrínsecas e orientadas por interesses pessoais (envolvimento ativo do estudante) implicando no desenvolvimento de abordagem profunda à aprendizagem. A realização da IC contribuiu na aprendizagem dos conteúdos disciplinares tornando-os mais autônomos e críticos e contribuiu com ganhos de desempenho no aprendizado. A IC proporcionou o desenvolvimento de competências para a vida acadêmica e profissional. A principal conclusão do estudo é a de que a realização de IC durante a graduação em Ciências Contábeis potencializa e contribui positivamente com formação dos estudantes, amplia seu envolvimento no curso, promove aprendizados consistentes e fomenta a construção de competências uteis tanto para a vida acadêmica quanto para o exercício profissional contábil.
Ativos intangíveis e geração de valor na Nova Economia
Authors: Mariella Medeiros Cavalcanti Joyce
Published: May 2022

A fintech brasileira Nubank havia se tornado a maior instituição financeira da América Latina em valor de mercado – estimado em US$ 41,5 bilhões ou aproximadamente R$ 230 bilhões em dezembro de 2021 –, logo após ter realizado a oferta pública inicial de suas ações na Bolsa de Valores de Nova York (NYSE), nos Estados Unidos, o que a havia feito ultrapassar o Itaú, que detinha esse posto e é considerado uma instituição financeira tradicional (BBC News, 2021). No entanto, o Nubank reportou prejuízo no último trimestre (3T21) divulgado (Nubank RI, 2022a), assim como nos dois últimos anos 2019-2020 (Nubank, 2021). Existiria, então, um contrassenso nesse caso? Por que o mercado valorizaria tanto uma empresa que não é lucrativa?
Sobre o estatuto das formas de vida no legado de Empédocles, ou, sobre o amor
Authors: Pereira Ivanete
Published: May 2022

A proposta deste trabalho é pensar o estatuto das múltiplas formas de vida no legado de Empédocles de Acragas, segundo a hipótese de que o apreço poético-filosófico que ele demonstra pelas espécies em vários grupos de versos, vincula-se ao princípio amoroso de articulação da vida, Afrodite, expressão mundana de Philotes. Dado que a abordagem empedocliana dos seres vivos é ambivalente, por um lado tendendo à melancolia, o objeto em estudo se define na seleção e análise de contextos nos quais predominam signos benéficos da deusa ao redor dos seres organizados em seus habitat. Indiretamente, emerge que protótipos de temas contemporâneos de biologia, ecologia e ética são, de fato, preocupações ancestrais.
A natureza egoísta e a virtude na obra de Bernard Mandeville
Authors: Mattos Elizângela Inocêncio
Published: May 2022

Pensar as virtudes em nome do bom funcionamento do Estado supõe enaltecer aquelas que atendam aos interesses do bom convívio, em detrimento de seus opostos. O objetivo deste artigo é, a partir da leitura do poema de Bernard Mandeville, The Grumbling Hive (1705), refletir sobre a presença de uma natureza egoísta e a necessidade da virtude na vida em sociedade. Por meio do texto de Mandeville, pretende-se mostrar como o egoísmo e o vício são constituintes da natureza humana e de como dão lugar a virtude, necessária para uma sociedade que almeja o bem comum.
Non-naïve direct realism
Authors: Costa Claudio
Published: May 2022

This paper aims to answer some main arguments against direct realism. It is based on two theses: that of the Janus face of perceptual experience, and that of the cognitive primacy of sensory content (sense data). Together they help us give better answers to the old arguments of illusion and of science against direct realism.
Philosophical disagreement versus philosophical knowledge
Authors: Aguilar Octavio Andrés García , Rodrigues Luís Filipe Estevinha
Published: May 2022

We will argue that philosophical disagreement gives us good reasons to be skeptical about philosophical knowledge. First, we will present the case of PHILOSOPHERS to produce a skeptical verdict when it comes to philosophical disagreements. Then, we will discuss the symmetry and centrality conditions to clarify why PHILOSOPHERS yields a skeptical verdict. Both conditions make philosophical disagreement an undefeated defeater for our philosophical beliefs. Second, we will discuss the Equal Weight (EW) as the view that requires parties to a disagreement to suspend judgment if parties comply with the symmetry and centrality conditions. Finally, we will discuss Kelly’s (2016) arguments against the skeptical outcomes of EW when applied to philosophical disagreement. We conclude that Kelly’s defense fails to defuse the skeptical outcomes of EW applied to philosophical disagreement.
Crisis en ARENA: ¿depuración o renovación?
Authors: González Luis Armando
Published: May 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 51, No. 575, 1996: 797-801.
Pena de muerte, ¿para qué?
Authors: Montoya Aquiles
Published: May 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 51, No. 575, 1996: 808-810.
defensor de los derechos humanos
Authors: Pérez Aguirre Luis
Published: May 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 51, No. 575, 1996: 816-821.
Septiembre
Authors: El Editor
Published: May 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 51, No. 575, 1996: 823-829.
Derechos humanos ; Economía y privatización ; Mes cívico
Authors: El Editor
Published: May 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 51, No. 575, 1996: 837-845.
The influence of the workplace environment on breastfeeding practices of working mothers returning to work : a case study of two companies in KwaZulu-Natal
Authors:   , Reimers Penelope
Published: May 2022

Purpose: Breastfeeding is a key child survival strategy important for the long-term health of both the mother and child. The number of women in paid employment has increased exponentially, yet very few of these women continue breastfeeding as recommended by the World Health Organisation. The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify the factors affecting breastfeeding practices in the workplace. Objectives of the study are to: 1: Describe managers’ attitudes to and knowledge about providing breastfeeding support. 2: Identify mothers’ attitudes towards breastfeeding and the workplace environment. 3: Describe the practices of the breastfeeding mothers in the workplace. 4: Identify factors that influence breastfeeding practices within the workplace environment Method The theoretical frameworks adopted were the Situation- Specific Theory of Breastfeeding and the BASNEF model. The frameworks together with the literature review provided the background which informed this study. The research was a case study of two multi -national companies in Durban, KwaZulu Natal; participants were mothers and managers in the companies. Purposive sampling was used for selecting eight women who participated in the focus groups, two follow up interviews were conducted and five managers were interviewed. Data collection techniques also included a reflexive journal and field observation. After a thorough review of the data, the main themes which emerged were used to guide the discussion and answer the objectives of the study. Results The two companies reflected a scenario of pressures in the workplace environment affecting women’s choices regarding combining work and breastfeeding; societal pressures were dictating acceptable behaviour. Breastfeeding was not a priority for employers, no breastfeeding policy existed. Breastfeeding mothers were isolated and employers and employees were not engaging on the issue. Conclusions and Recommendations Simple enabling factors within the workplace would allow mothers, their infants and employers to enjoy the benefits of supporting breastfeeding in the workplace; this would be a win-win situation. Government, non-governmental organisations and society have a responsibility to overtly protect, support and promote breastfeeding in society and in the workplace.
The knowledge and perceptions of provincial and national Health Portfolio Committee members of South Africa regarding the chiropractic profession
Authors:   , Maharaj Praveena
Published: May 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to establish the relationship between demographics of honourable members, their level of knowledge of and the perceptions of the chiropractic profession. Methods: A questionnaire-based survey was administered to 84 Health Portfolio Committee (HPC) members at their meetings as requested through the respective committee secretaries. The questionnaire was administered in a semi supervised fashion at the set meetings. Results: A response rate of 64% revealed that the mean knowledge score of 31.4% was relatively low. The mean perceptions score was 38.2%, indicating an overall negative perception of chiropractic amongst this population. Experience did indeed influence perceptions significantly (p=0.035) with those having consulted a chiropractor before having higher perceptions scores. No significant correlations existed between knowledge and perception and the demographic variables with the exception of ethnicity. This was enhanced by a weak statistically significant positive correlation between knowledge and perceptions score (r=0.394, p=0.004). The weak strength of the correlation shows that in general, as knowledge increased so did perceptions. Conclusion: Generally knowledge and perception of chiropractic was low in this population and seems to be influenced principally by the ethnicity / culture within which the honourable members operate (whether it is within the medical paradigm or their individual cultural orientation). Thus increasing the awareness and knowledge of chiropractic in this group may lead to more positive knowledge scores and perception levels.
The effect of a single versus multiple cervical spine manipulations on peak torque of the rotator cuff muscles in asymptomatic subjects with cervical spine fixation
Authors:   , Blakeney Carmen
Published: May 2022

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of a single versus multiple cervical spine manipulations, over a two week period, on peak torque of the rotator cuff muscles utilizing the Cybex Orthotron II Isokinetic Rehabilitation System. This study was a pre and post experimental investigation. Method: Forty asymptomatic (in terms of neck and shoulder pain) male chiropractic students were stratified into two equal groups of twenty subjects to ensure that each group consisted of an equal number of subjects from each year of study. All subjects underwent a familiarisation session on the Cybex Orthotron II Isokinetic Rehabilitation System. Group One received a single manipulation. Rotator cuff peak torque was measured pre-manipulation, immediately post manipulation and at a two-week follow up. Group Two received four manipulations over a two week period. Rotator cuff peak torque was measured pre and immediately post the first manipulation. A third rotator cuff peak torque measurement was taken two weeks after the first manipulation. Results: There was no statistically significant effect of a single or multiple manipulations on rotator cuff peak torque (abduction, adduction, internal rotation and external rotation). Inter-group analysis revealed a trend of an effect for abduction as the single manipulation increased at the two-week follow up and the multiple manipulation group decreased; however, this was not statistically significant. Conclusion: No statistically significant results were found possibly due to small sample size and the fact that objective measurements were only taken at the beginning and the end of the research processes and not at regular intervals throughout the study.Further studies are needed to determine the effects of multiple manipulations on peripheral muscle activity, including the treatment of symptomatic patients with rotator cuff pathology. It is also recommended that EMG readings be done in conjunction with peak torque measures to determine muscle activity.
Lumbar spine manipulation, compared to combined lumbar spine and ankle manipulation for the treatment of chronic mechanical low back pain
Authors:   , Forbes Lauren Hayley
Published: May 2022

The low back and the lower limb are generally viewed as two isolated regions, however, there are many authors who believe that these two regions are functionally related. This is due to the two regions being connected to each other through the kinematic chain of the lower extremity. The lumbar spine is the link between the lower extremities and the trunk, and plays a significant role in the transfer of forces through the body via the kinematic chain. The physical link between the low back and the lower limb is supplied by the thoracolumbar fascia, which plays an important role in the transfer of forces between the spine, pelvis and legs. Although a relationship between the lower extremity and low back pain is often assumed, little research has been published to demonstrate the association. Most of the evidence so far has been anecdotal, without scientific research to support it. This study was designed to compare the relative effectiveness of lumbar spine manipulation, compared to combined lumbar spine and subtalar manipulation for the treatment of chronic mechanical low back pain, using subjective and objective measures, for the management of chronic mechanical low back pain. The study design was a quantitative clinical trial, using purposive sampling. It consisted of forty voluntary participants with chronic mechanical low back pain. There were two groups of twenty participants each, each of whom received six treatments within a three week period. Group A received manipulation of the lumbar spine only, whilst Group B received manipulation of both the lumbar spine and subtalar joint. The outcome measures included the response of the participants to the Numerical Pain Rating Scale-101 and the Quebec Low Back Pain and Disability Questionnaire. Objective data was obtained from three digital Algometer measures. Data was collected prior to the initial, third and sixth treatment. iv Statistically both groups showed improvements, subjectively and objectively, with regards to chronic mechanical low back pain. Inter-group testing for NRS over time showed no significant effect for both treatment groups. There was a significant treatment effect for Algometer Average TP1 while the treatment effect for Algometer Average TP2 was not significant. However, inter-group testing for the Quebec LBP over time showed no significant effect for both treatment groups. Inter-group analysis demonstrated no statistical significance between the two groups for subjective and objective measurements, thus suggesting that there is no additional benefit in treating the subtalar joint in the management of mechanical low back pain. Further studies will also benefit greatly from the use of larger sample sizes to improve statistical relevance of data.
An investigation to identify changes in power of the kayaking stroke following manipulation of the cervical spine in asymptomatic kayakers
Authors:   , Cuninghame Neil Mark
Published: May 2022

Although kayaking is an Olympic sport and said to be one of the top ten growth sports in America, relatively little literature has been written on it by sports scientists and there is a paucity of available literature. Previous research has described the effects of spinal manipulation on muscles at distant sites to the joint being manipulated, and there have been trends which have shown a positive increase in strength and in muscle activity at these sites. There has, however, been a lack of literature to show that these positive trends would influence sporting performance in any way. 30 volunteer kayakers, who train and compete on a regular basis, were actively recruited and randomly allocated into one of three groups. Group 1 received manipulation on a fixated cervical segment, group 2 on a non-fixated cervical spine segment, and group 3 received placebo laser to the posterior cervical area. Subjects were then required to complete two 200m sprint tests on a kayak ergometer. Measurements were taken pre and post manipulation and included maximum watts recorded for the duration of the sprint test and time taken to complete 200m. Although no statistically significant results were found between the groups, trends revealed that in group 1, which received spinal manipulation on a fixated joint, there was an increase in the mean peak watts post manipulation, as compared to the placebo and non-fixated groups which showed a decrease in peak watts post manipulation. Group 1 also demonstrated a mean decrease in time taken to complete the second 200m sprint test. Group 2 and 3 again showed an increase in time taken to complete the second sprint test post manipulation. iv It is, therefore, concluded that manipulation of a fixated cervical joint in asymptomatic kayakers results in an increase in performance, although it must be noted that these were only trends and that there was no statistical significance in these results. This research has, furthermore, opened the door to future studies which may test the performance enhancing benefits of competitive sports such as kayaking.
The prevalence and risk factors of injuries in amateur outdoor and indoor volleyball players in a KwaZulu-Natal North Coast region
Authors:   , Motala Farzana
Published: May 2022

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of amateur outdoor and indoor volleyball players in a KwaZulu-Natal North Coast region. Methods: The location of the study was the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast region, which includes two of its districts, viz, Tongaat (Indoor) and Kwa Dukuza (Outdoor). A total of 115 out of a possible 160 volleyball players participated in this study which comprised of 68 outdoor and 47 indoor players. The answering of the questionnaires was done on separate days for both the districts. On the allocated days, they were given a letter of information (Appendix B) to read and the questionnaires (Appendix C) to answer. Participation in the study was voluntary and consent was given by filling in the questionnaire. The researcher was present on this day to supervise and to collect the completed questionnaires immediately after the session was completed. Results: Out of a total of 115 participants, 79 (68.7%) of the participants sustained an injury due to volleyball. According to results found in this study, the knee, ankle and shoulder were the most frequently injured sites. 79 Participants reported to have sustained an injury, 67 participants reported to have a present injury and 60 participants reported a worst injury. The knee was found to be the most injured site in both the outdoor and indoor participants, followed by the ankle. The results in this study show that the use of protective gear can help minimise injury rates. 6 Conclusion: The prevalence and risk factors of amateur outdoor and indoor volleyball players in a KwaZulu-Natal North Coast region has been discussed in this study. With regards of number of injuries, the results have shown that there is no significant difference between outdoor and indoor volleyball players. In terms of the site of injuries, the lower limb was affected the most in comparison to the rest of the body. Results in this study have shown that outdoor players sustained more knee injuries whilst indoor players showed a high number of ankle injuries.
The effect of cervical and thoracic spinal manipulations on blood pressure in normotensive males
Authors:   , Pastellides Angela Niky
Published: May 2022

The Effect of Cervical and Thoracic Spinal Manipulations on Blood Pressure in Normotensive Males. BACKGROUND A distinguishing feature of chiropractic is manipulation that is a load delivered by hand, to specific tissues (usually a short lever bony prominence) with therapeutic intent. Chiropractic spinal manipulation results in somatovisceral reflexes, which can affect the cardiovascular system and thereby reduce blood pressure. Areas of the spine known to cause such effects are the upper cervical region and the upper thoracic region. Increased blood pressure/hypertension is a global disorder. The incidence is increasing and leads to complications of cardiovasular disease and cerebral vascular accidents OBJECTIVES The objectives of the study were to determine whether spinal manipulation evokes somatovisceral reflexes and causes a reduction in blood pressure following an atlanto-axial (C0/C1), and Thoracic segments one to five manipulations (T1-T5). METHODS Forty, asymptomatic, normotensive males between the ages of 20 – 35 years of age participated in the study. All subjects underwent four consecutive days of intervention. Day one was sham laser. Day two was C0/C1 spinal manipulation. Day three was T1-T5 thoracic manipulation. Day four was a combination of C0/C1 and T1-T5 spinal manipulations. RESULTS The results of this study suggest that blood pressure decreases following a cervical or a thoracic manipulation, however a combination of the manipulations does not have a significant cumulative effect on the reduction of blood pressure. iv CONCLUSIONS Somatovisceral reflexes are evoked following a spinal manipulation, causing a reduction in blood pressure after an upper cervical or upper thoracic manipulation. Neurophysiological effects occurring as a result of spinal manipulation may inhibit or excite somatosomatic reflexes, which changes heart rate and blood pressure.
A retrospective cohort analysis of the injury profile of internationally competitive surfers
Authors:   , Murgatroyd Taryn Lyn
Published: May 2022

Modern surfing dates as far back as the 1960’s when the first amateur and professional surfing competitions were held (1). Since these humble beginnings, surfing has enjoyed a sustained growth over the last half a century, principally through increased commercialization of surfing apparel and an increased positive association with the lifestyle of surfers. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine a retrospective cohort analysis of the injury profile of internationally competitive surfers and provide information on chronic, repetitive strain injuries suffered by them. Therefore, for the purpose of this study, the following information was gathered in order to create an injury profile: • Demographics of internationally competitive surfers competing in the Mr. Price Pro, Durban, South Africa, • Prevalence of surfing injuries, • Treatment received for injuries. Methods: This study was a retrospective, quantitative, epidemiological study (9), on the Chiropractic Student Sports Association’s (CSSA) questionnaire in order to produce a retrospective cohort analysis of the injury profile of internationally. On entry into the Chiropractic treatment facility, the surfer is requested to complete their portion of the CSSA questionnaire. Thereafter the senior intern then takes a brief case history, elaborating on the information provided by the surfer, followed by a standard clinical assessment related to the anatomical region or list of differential diagnoses based on the history. iv The study was limited to any surfer, male or female, who was competing on the World Championship Tour or the World Qualifying Series and registered to compete in the Mr. Price Pro. Results: Chronic injuries made up for 52.7% of surfing injuries, with the spine and surrounding musculature being the most commonly affected regions. Factors associated with injury were the repetitive nature of certain aspects of surfing and the age of the surfer. The findings in this study concurred with previous literature with the respect to sustaining of an injury related to surfing. However, many of the findings in this study differed to that of previous literature with respect to the common site of injury. The spine was the most common site of injury, as opposed to lower extremities as had been previously reported. The factors associated with injury also differed somewhat from previous literature. Therefore, this warrants further investigation with due consideration to the recommendations from this study.
Morphological characterization of seed-donor Creole avocado trees from three areas in Colombia
Authors:   Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria, López-Galé Yeison , Murcia-Riaño Nubia ,   Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria, Romero-Barrera Yajaira ,   Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria, Fernando Martínez Mauricio ,   Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria
Published: May 2022

Avocado plant propagation in Colombia is done by grafting commercial materials, such as ‘Hass’, ‘Lorena’, ‘Choquette’, ‘Fuerte’, ‘Reed’, and ‘Trinidad’, among others, onto rootstocks produced from sexual seed from Creole and ‘Hass’ trees. These seeds can be obtained in local markets or in avocado-producing areas located in contrasting agroecological regions without well-defined selection criteria. This work aimed to characterize the morphological variability of 80 seed-donor avocado (Persea americana Mill.) trees for rootstock production in three producing areas of Colombia. Thirty-nine morphological descriptors were evaluated for characterization, including qualitative and quantitative characters of plants, leaves, fruits and seeds. Multiple factorial analysis detected high morphological variability in fruit and seed characteristics in the three avocado-producing zones, while cluster analysis allowed the identification of three fully formed groups, so it was not possible to discriminate groups of trees by area of origin. With the results obtained, it was possible to determine a wide phenotypic divergence in the analyzed seed-donor trees, where 80 % of them presented outstanding physical characteristics of seeds for rootstock production. Persea americana Mill., West Indian avocado, genetic variability, IPGRI descriptors.
РОЛЬ ФАКТОРОВ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА В РАЗВИТИИ ПРЕДПРИНИМАТЕЛЬСТВА В АГРАРНОЙ СФЕРЕ
Authors: Гасанова Mехрибан , Рзаева Ульвия , Мушкиев Заур
Published: May 2022

Факторы производства играют важную роль в развитии и управлении экономикой страны, одной из ее важных составляющих - аграрного сектора. Хотя классификация факторов производства различается в каждой социально-экономической информации в зависимости от классового подхода, по существу она одинакова. В каждом обществе появляются новые факторы производства. В условиях рыночной экономики предпринимательство ценится как исключительный фактор производства, и благодаря ему создаются условия для более эффективного управления земельными, трудовыми и капитальными ресурсами.
TEACHER-STUDENT COOPERATION AS A WAY TO ELIMINATE THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS ON THE SOCIALIZATION OF ADOLESCENTS
Authors: Alizada Hikmet , Qurbanova Elnara
Published: May 2022

The article discusses the role of the teacher in the socialization of students in V-IX grades affected by demographic factors. In the school practice student's socialization is considered interactions with teachers. Yet, when demographic aspects in the family are negative, these tendencies can also influence the teacher-student relationship. However, tensions in family relationships can be regulated by the teacher's emotional influence on the students’ behavior. In common cases, a pedagogical activity often decreases student tension. Nevertheless, demographic characteristics of the family, student’ demographic biography, parental level of education, cultural level of mutual relations in the family, the social development of the student, etc. factors must be expediently considered by the teachers during students’ socialization.
THE CONCEPT OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY PERCEIVED THROUGH THE EYES OF STUDENTS AT ONE HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Bazylkanova Aiza , Dalelkanova Inkar
Published: May 2022

The paper considers the problems with academic dishonesty at one higher educational institution that is located in East Kazakhstan. Despite the fact the Government has been fought for academic integrity since 2011 and a lot of measures have been taken to establish Academic Honesty, Kazakhstan's educational system is still experiencing plagiarism. The questions that the paper wants to answer are as follows: With what kind of academic dishonesty actions are students familiar with? What is the motive of plagiarism among students? Why is plagiarism still relevant in the current academic context? How should higher education institutions address the issue of academic dishonesty? The method employed in this paper is qualitative research. 10 students( 1 -first-year student, 6 – third-year students, 3 – fourth-year students) from different departments were interviewed.This research reveals some crucial outcomes referring to the knowledge of students, reasons of plagiarism and recommendations of participants to address the current situation in higher educational institutions. According to the findings, despite the fact that there are several types of actions against Academic integrity, the vast majority of students are aware of only plagiarism as the main academic dishonesty action. One of the significant motives of students’ plagiarism is the negligence of educators in terms of verification for reference in students’ papers. Another predominant figure from these findings is that the lack of knowledge in citation plays a significant role as the main reason of academic dishonesty among students. This issue is still relevant in current academic context due to the several factors, such as students’ biased opinion related to the program anti – plagiat, the equal level of plagiarism from students and teachers. To sum up, this research paper concerns the significant problem of Kazakhstani universities, its relevance and its potential solutions.
SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS FORMAT OF BLENDED LEARNING AS A WAY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING IN PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS WITH SPECIFIC STUDY CONDITIONS
Authors: Serhiienko Tetiana , Samoilova Yuliia
Published: May 2022

This paper focuses on the main aspects of using blended learning for the English language training in the Ukrainian professional military education institutions. It examines the major challenges and key problems while implementing blended English language training, introduces the recommendations for further developing the synchronous and asynchronous formats of training in the professional military education institutions, analyzes the peculiarities of synchronous and asynchronous formats of blended learning, which provide flexibility in choosing the time of self-education for cadets and increase the effectiveness of English language training of cadets and students of language courses.
СИСТЕМА ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ОСВІТИ У ФРАНЦІЇ
Authors: Попель Надія
Published: May 2022

В статті проведено аналіз професійної освіти Франції як складової системи неперервної освіти. яка сприяє формуванню основ кадрового потенціалу сучасної високотехнологічної економіки, а також забезпечує посилення позиції людини в професійній діяльності.
ПРОБЛЕМАТИКА ДИСТАНЦІЙНОГО НАВЧАННЯ ІНОЗЕМНИХ МОВ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Сулік Олександра
Published: May 2022

Автор розкриває основні визначення дистанційного навчання в сучасні педагогіці, його особливості та історію розвитку у формі концептуальних моделей його функціонування. Розкриваються також форми сучасного дистанційного викладання іноземних мов у навчальних закладах України, визначаються основні позитивні та негативні сторони дистанційного викладання мов й виводяться шляхи розвитку методики навчання іноземних мов в умовах комп’ютизації навчання.
ЦЕННОСТИ, МИФЫ И РАЦИОНАЛЬНОСТЬ
Authors: Ибрагимова Мехин
Published: May 2022

В статье рассматривается проблема рациональности в контексте теории мифа К. Хюбнера, семиотики Р. Барта и теории мифа М. Элиаде. Формулируется проблема применимости эстетической рациональности в качестве инструмента смыслообразования и самоидентификации за пределами искусства, в контексте таких коммуникативных систем как политика, экономика, идеология, этика.
THE CONCEPT OF DISCOURSE IN MODERN LINGUISTICS
Authors: Imatova Manizha
Published: May 2022

This article is devoted to the determination of the discourse in linguistics. Four approaches were chosen to consider the concept of discourse: communicative, structural-syntactic, structural-stylistic and sociopragmatic. The author concludes that discourse is one of main branches of linguistics.
ЛЕКСИЧЕСКИЕ СРЕДСТВА ВЫРАЗИТЕЛЬНОСТИ В ТАДЖИКСКИХ И АНГЛИЙСКИХ ГАЗЕТАХ НА ОСНОВЕ ПОЛИТИЧЕСКИХ ТЕКСТОВ
Authors: Талабова Тахмина , Абророва Мохира
Published: May 2022

В данной работе рассмотрены способы передачи лексических средств выразительности в таджикских и английских газетах на основе политических текстов. аллюзии и образные выражения часто используются при написании газетных текстов с целью придания им большей силы воздействия на читателя. аллюзивная природа неоднозначна: аллюзия является отсылкой к тем или иным личностям, объектам, событиям, которые значимы для лингвокультурного общества.
ВЛИЯНИЕ ПОСТСЕДИМЕНТАЦИОННЫХ ПРОЦЕССОВ И ПЕРЕРЫВОВ В ОСАДКОНАКОПЛЕНИИ НА ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ И РАСПРОСТРАНЕНИЕ ВТОРИЧНЫХ КОЛЛЕКТОРОВ НЕФТИ И ГАЗА В КАРБОНАТНЫХ ФОРМАЦИЯХ
Authors: Мачулина Светлана
Published: May 2022

Описана роль постседиментационных процессов в образовании вторичных коллекторов нефти и газа в нефтегазоносных бассейнах. Показаны основные типы вторичных коллекторов развитых в карбонатных формациях нижнего карбона Днепровско-Донецкой впадины. Показана роль межформационных и внутриформационных седиментационных перерывов в развитии зон с повышенными коллекторскими свойствами в сложно построенных карбонатных формациях. Показаны примеры нефтегазоносности таких зон в разрезах некоторых регионов Украины.
АНАЛІЗ СУЧАСНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЧНИХ МЕТОДІВ РІЗАННЯ ПРИ УТИЛІЗАЦІЇ СУДЕН З ВИКОРИСТАННЯМ ПОБУДОВИ ДІАГРАМИ ІСІКАВИ
Authors: Пізінцалі Людмила , Александровська Надія , Россомаха Олена , Россомаха Олег , Рабоча Тетяна
Published: May 2022

Однією із ключових проблем розвитку сучасного світового флоту є утилізація засобів водного транспорту, насамперед морських суден. Проблемі утилізації суден сьогодні приділяється серйозна увага ЄС. Плани з забезпечення утилізації старих суден з використанням затверджених ЄС технологій розглянуто Європейською Комісією з питань навколишнього середовища (НС). Проект постанови припускає контроль над переробкою суден під прапором країн ЄС або суден, що регулярно відвідують порти ЄС, на затверджених об'єктах з усього світу, що дозволить зменшити випадки негативних наслідків недбалої переробки суднового лома, як аварій, нещасні випадки, завдання збитків здоров'ю людини або НС [1]. Утилізація суден і кораблів різних типів і призначень, що відслужили свій термін – актуальна й, одночасно, досить складна і серйозна проблема не тільки у технологічному плані, але і є екологічною, економічною та правовою проблемою. Тому сьогодні, дуже важливими питаннями є питання вибору методу різання та розробки сучасних технологічних методів різання при утилізації суден. Результати дослідження підтвердили думку авторів, що найбільш перспективними методами різання є гідро-абразивне та механічне різання корпусу судна. Використання діаграми Ісікави дало можливість знайти взаємозв’язок між усіма причинами і факторами, що впливають на проблему та призвести оцінку їх впливу на неї.
ПРОЕКТИРОВАНИЕ ПРОМЫШЛЕННОГО РОБОТА С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА И ПРОГРАММНОГО ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ 3D-МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЯ
Authors: Маммадова Кифаят , Камилова Сабина
Published: May 2022

В этой работе представлена новая концепция проектирования и производства промышленного робота с использованием современных технологий производства и программного обеспечения для 3D-моделирования. Наиболее важными требованиями этого проекта было создание персонализированного, легкого и недорогого робота, который мог бы выполнять многие промышленные задачи, такие как укладка на поддоны чехлов для мобильных телефонов. Программное обеспечение SolidWorks использовалось для проектирования и оптимизации механической конструкции робота-укладчика на поддоны. Интеграция инструментов моделирования движения в SolidWorks интенсивно сокращает время проектирования на поиск оптимальной механической структуры робота в соответствии с производственной задачей. Детали роботов изготавливаются по дополнительной технологии производства - порошковый материал ПА 2200. Программный инструмент SimMechanics от MathWorks использовался для решения прямой и обратной кинематики робота. Эта программная среда позволяет создавать человеко-машинный интерфейс для хранения и программирования роботизированных целей. Кроме того, этот проект демонстрирует недавно использованный эксперимент по механической конструкции роботов с использованием порошкового материала PA 2200. Кроме того, подробно объясняются преимущества и недостатки этой концепции.
АДАПТИВНІ МОЖЛИВОСТІ ФУНКЦІОНУВАННЯ СИСТЕМ ДОСТУПУ В СОЦІАЛЬНИХ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНИХ СИСТЕМАХ
Authors: Піскозуб Йосиф , Петрів Роман , Хомета Тарас
Published: May 2022

Проаналізовано і визначено причини, які зумовлюють потребу адаптації системи доступу до інформаційної соціальної системи. Для реалізації процесу адаптації важливими є не тільки параметри, пов’язані безпосередньо з наданням доступу, а й параметри, що характеризують процес доступу загалом. Наведено визначення різних видів адаптації та рівня безпеки доступу, досліджено інші фактори, що впливають на безпеку доступу.