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Potential applicability of Schiff bases and their metal complexes during COVID-19 pandemic – a review
Authors: Aggarwal Nidhi , Maji Suman
Published: February 2022

The rapid growth and revolution in the area of emerging therapeutics has been able to save the life of millions of patients globally. Besides these developments, the microbes are consistently struggling for their own survival and hence becoming quite more sturdy and incurable to existing drugs. Covid-19 virus and Black Fungus are recent examples of failure of medical preparations and strength of these viruses beyond the imagination of medical practitioners. Henceforth the study has made an extensive survey of exiting literature on heterocyclic schiff bases and their transition metal complexes to look for their potential applicability as antimicrobial agents. The inherent physiognomies of the essential properties of these transition metal complexes including thermodynamic, kinetic and chelating are comparatively modifiable as per requirements. The study has found that the biological applications of these transition metal complexes are well suited to be used as antibacterial and antifungal agents.
Languaging dynamics of classroom interactivity: a distributed view of the pedagogic recontextualization in L2 tertiary settings
Authors: Shi Dan , Thibault Paul J.
Published: February 2022

The current study investigates classroom interactivity in L2 tertiary literature classrooms in Hong Kong and Taiwan when ESL/EFL students engage with and interpret literary texts in classroom talk as a pedagogic process of text recontextualization. It proposes a more ecological-based approach to language and languaging dynamics that is complementary to current social semiotic approaches to multimodality. It also aims to open up a more embodied analysis of the meaning-making process in tertiary literature classrooms. The multimodal investigation of real-time classroom interactivity based on a multi-scalar approach showcases an embodied coordination of vocalization and gesticulation as integral aspects of the dynamic whole-body sense-making activity that arises in the pedagogic process of text recontextualization. The dynamics vary from students’ solo speech in individual presentation to teacher–student interactions in group discussion and to student–student interactions in role-play. The distributed language view of first-order languaging dynamics demonstrates the embodied and distributed dimensions of the real-time classroom interactivity that couples pedagogic subjects to the affordances of their pedagogic environment. It also provides insights into the impact of pedagogic activities on the multi-scalar dynamics of the meaning-making process with reference to embodied speech–gesture coordination. The paper demonstrates the value of applying an ecologically embodied perspective to multimodal studies in classroom research and stimulates a re-thinking of some of the important aspects of classroom interactivity that have received little attention thus far.
Comparison of mobile robot positioning techniques
Authors: Yamnenko Yu. S. , Osokin V. O.
Published: February 2022

The article compares the accuracy of mobile robot positioning by the technique based on genetic algorithms, which are related to artificial intelligence, and by the trilateration technique. The authors consider the application of appropriate terminology borrowed from genetics and data processing algorithms for this technical problem. When using the genetic algorithm, the coordinates of the robot are found using angular methods or rigid logic methods, which are not particularly effective because of the large amount of data that is not needed for positioning, so there is a need to select the most likely indicators to find the best route to the target.
The genetic algorithm used in this study first selects the data by a certain criterion to enter the first population, and then the data falls into the beginning of the genetic algorithm. Each individual has chromosomes that represent a sequence of data, i.e., genes. After a chromosome is coded, the following genetic operations are performed: crossing over and mutation. These operations occur cyclically until a population with high fitness is found. The solution is a sequence of selected coordinates, from which a system is constructed to determine the optimal route to the destination.
The robot navigation techniques are compared in terms of coordinate positioning accuracy. Calculation results on dispersion and absolute positioning error show that the positioning using genetic algorithm gives less error than the one using trilateration method. The genetic algorithm allows finding the optimal solution of the positioning problem while reducing a significant influence of the measurement error of sensors and other measuring devices on the result.
Happiness at work and psychological trauma in nurses
Authors: Feitor Sofia Azevedo , Borges Elisabete Maria das Neves
Published: February 2022

Objective: to analyze the relationship between happiness levels at work and psychological trauma in nurses and their variation according with sociodemographic/professional variables. Methods: cross-sectional study with 113 nurses. The sociodemographic/professional questionnaires applied were the Shorted Happiness at Work Scale and the Impact Event Scale Revised. Pearson’s correlation, Students T and Mann-Whitney’s tests were used. Results: there was a mean score of 4.25 (±1.05) in the Shorted Happiness at Work Scale and 24.8 (±13.9) in the Impact Event Scale Revised. The variables sex, dependents, and leisure activities influenced job satisfaction; age, children, leisure activities, professional experience, and work shift influenced psychological trauma. There was a negative weak correlation between job satisfaction and psychological trauma (r=-0.270). Conclusion: nurses showed moderate levels of happiness at work and low levels of psychological trauma, suggesting that higher levels of happiness may protect them from psychological traumas.
Revised Clinical Practice Guideline of Korean Pancreatobiliary Association for Acute Pancreatitis: Initial Treatment, Nutritional Support, Convalescent Treatment
Authors: Kim Eui Joo , Lee Jae Min , Lee Tae Hoon
Published: February 2022

Initial and convalescent treatment of acute pancreatitis (AP) is important in order to improve the prognosis and prevent the recurrence in the patients with AP. Initial intensive treatment includes fluid therapy, pain control, antimicrobial therapy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and nutritional support. Goal-directed therapy is recommended for fluid therapy, and the routine use of prophylactic antibiotics is not recommended. In acute gallstone pancreatitis, urgent ERCP should be performed only in patients with cholangitis or persistent cholestasis. Early oral feeding is advisable as tolerated and enteral feeding via nasogastric or nasojejunal tube appear comparable. In convalescent treatment, cholecystectomy during the initial admission is advisable for mild biliary pancreatitis with gallstone as possible, and treatment against alcohol dependence is considerable for recurrent acute alcoholic pancreatitis. In this review, we recommend practice guidelines for initial treatment, nutritional support, and convalescent treatment.
New Product Design Using Chebyshev’s Inequality Based Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Z-Fuzzy QFD Method
Authors: Haktanir Elif , Kahraman Cengiz
Published: February 2022

In Quality function deployment (QFD) approach, customers tend to express their needs in linguistic terms rather than exact numerical values and these needs generally contain vague and imprecise information. To overcome this challenge and to use the method more effectively for complex customer-oriented design problems, this paper introduces a novel intuitionistic Z-fuzzy QFD method based on Chebyshev’s inequality (CI) and applies it for a new product design. CI provides the assignment of a more objective reliability function. The reliability value is based on the maximum probability obtained from CI. Then, the expected values of lower and upper bounds of interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy (IVIF) numbers are determined. A competitive analysis among our firm and competitor firms and an integrative analysis for the different functions of QFD is presented. The proposed Z-fuzzy QFD method is applied to the design and development of a hand sanitizer for struggling with COVID-19.
Transitions weight-based sum code for the digital computing devices synthesis
Authors:   Russian University of Transport, Moscow, Efanov D.V.
Published: February 2022

A method for constructing a family of sum codes is described based on weighting the transitions between groups of bits in the data vector. In this case, weights are used that are powers of the number 2. This makes it possible to obtain a code with check bits described by linear functions. The proposed weight-based sum code makes it possible to synthesize self-checking devices based on the standard elements and optimization methods of the logical device’s structures. A standard structure of a device with a concurrent error-detection (CED) circuit based on transitions weight-based sum codes between bits groups in the data vector is presented. The standard structure advantage lies in the possibility of synthesizing CED circuits with technical implementation reduced complexity by using codes with check bits numbers that are much smaller than the data bits numbers. Self-checking devices synthesized using the described codes in some cases may turn out to be less redundant than when using the standard duplication structure. The structure disadvantage is the need to consider the restrictions on the multiplicity of errors arising at the outputs of the diagnostic objects. This limitation increases with a decrease in the number of check bits. Despite this, in many cases, the use of a standard structure based on transitions weight-based sum code between groups of digits in the data vector makes it possible to synthesize self-checking digital devices. Using a standard structure for organizing a CED circuit allows going to implement of fault-tolerant digital devices according to standard structures, one of which is given in this article.
Modeling of Electrode Systems of Gas-discharge Guns with Focusing of an Electronic Beam in a Magnetic Field of a Short Lens
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic     Institute», Melnyk I.V. , Tuhai S.B. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic     Institute», Kyryk V.O. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic     Institute», Shved I.S. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic     Institute»
Published: February 2022

In the article, based on the analysis of the basic provisions of the theory of high - voltage glow discharge (HVGD), a method of modeling electrode systems of gas discharge guns with focusing of the electron beam in the field of a short magnetic lens is proposed. To calculate the electric field in the electrode system the finite-difference Poisson equation has been used, which, to simplify its using in the software, is written in the form of an arithmetic-logical expression. Analysis of the guiding of the electron beam in the free drift region was performed with using a system of equations of discrete mathematics based on the Rutherford scattering model. A numerical algorithm for calculating the focus position of the electron beam and its focal diameter is also proposed. To estimate the position of the plasma boundary, a simulation method based on the conversion of the anode plasma volume from a one-dimensional system to the actual spatial geometry of the electrodes was used. In this case, the calculation of the height of the anode plasma in a real electrode system is reduced to the analytical solution of the cubic equation. The calculation of the magnetic field of a short lens was performed using the Yavor model. To implement the proposed methods of modeling HVGD guns, it is proposed to use arithmetic and logical expressions and methods of matrix programming. The obtained results of calculations on the distribution of the electric field in the electrode system, the boundary trajectories of the electron beam in the field of magnetic lense, as well as the distribution of the current density in the focal plane of the hollow electron beam with the ring focus are presented.
Network of Autonomous Modules for Reliable monitoring of Complex Industrial Facilities
Authors:   G.E. Pukhov Institute for Modelling in Energy Engineering National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Chemerys O.A. , Bushma O.V. ,   Boris Grinchenko Kyiv University, Lytvyn O.S. ,   Boris Grinchenko Kyiv University
Published: February 2022

Authors consider the relevant and perspective IIoT (Industrial Internet-of-Things) development concept - a scalable heterogeneous network consisting of fixed and mobile nodes for monitoring the state of complex distributed technological ob-jects. Many issues must be solved comprehensively at designing and creating such a network. This is especially true for control systems, data transmission channels and data stream processing, their analysis, scalability, decision making. The paper describes a new concept for development of a multi-level architecture IoT network for monitoring the state of geographically distributed technological objects, consisting of a heterogeneous set of nodes (stationary and mobile units) equipped with various sensors and video cameras.
Bronchiolitis Obliterans With Anti-Epiplakin Antibodies in a Boy With Paraneoplastic Pemphigus
Authors: Rivas-Calderon Marian , Yamazaki-Nakashimada Marco A. , Orozco-Covarrubias Luz , Durán-McKinster Carola , Pacheco-Tovar Deyanira , Ávalos-Díaz Esperanza , Sáez-de-Ocariz Marimar
Published: February 2022

Paraneoplastic pemphigus is a rare and severe autoimmune blistering disease characterized by a recalcitrant and severe mucositis, and polymorphic cutaneous lesions, associated with benign and malignant neoplasms. Paraneoplastic pemphigus is caused by production of autoantibodies against various epidermal proteins involved in cell adhesion. Bronchiolitis obliterans (BO) is one of the leading causes of mortality in these patients. Recent advances have associated the presence of anti-epiplakin antibodies with the development of BO in adult patients. Here we describe the first pediatric patient in whom the association of anti-epiplakin antibodies and BO have been reported so far.
ОПТИМАЛЬНЕ ПРОЄКТУВАННЯ ГОФРОВАНИХ КІЛЕЦЬ ЯК ЕЛЕМЕНТІВ СУДИННИХ СТЕНТІВ
Authors: Дисковський О. А. , Синиціна Ю. П. , Станіна О. Д.
Published: February 2022

Розглянуто деформацію кільця, гофрованого перпендикулярно радіусу, що знаходиться під дією зовнішнього тиску. Застосовано метод асимптотичної гомогенізації. Отримано асимптотичну формулу залежності величини деформації від величини зовнішнього тиску для довільного гладкого профілю гофри. Поставлено задачу оптимізації форми профілю гофри по відношенню до супротиву зовнішнього тиску. Знайдений оптимальний профіль по своїй ефективності виявився близьким до синусоїдального, зменшення деформації склало менше одного відсотка.
Práticas críticas de si
Authors: Aggio Juliana Ortegosa
Published: February 2022

O texto foi dividido em quatro partes: primeiro, eu procurei expor a questão filosófica sobre a relação entre liberdade, práticas de si e crítica. Em seguida, eu respondi a duas perguntas a partir do chamado último Foucault: o que são tais práticas de si e o que é o si? Em terceiro, eu pretendi demonstrar, à luz de Foucault e Butler, o motivo pelo qual tais práticas devem ser necessariamente críticas. E, por fim, em quarto lugar, mostrar que, para Butler e com a qual estou inteiramente de acordo, há uma prática de si fundamental para nós modernos, a saber: a prática de si enquanto um relato crítico de si.
“A China Venceu? O Desafio Chinês à Supremacia Norte- Americana”, de Kishore Mahbubani
Authors: Aimi Vitor Piagetti
Published: February 2022

A presente resenha busca explicar as principais ideias presentes no livro A China Venceu? O Desafio Chinês à Supremacia Norte-Americana. O autor, Kishore Mahbubani, é diplomata e acadêmico da Universidade Nacional de Singapura. Atuou como ministro das relações exteriores de Singapura por mais de três décadas e foi presidente do conselho de segurança das Nações Unidas na gestão 2001-2002. A análise de sua mais recente obra é pertinente pela experiência em importantes postos de estado e pela importância que esse conflito ocupa nas relações internacionais contemporâneas.
The Family Principle in Economy: Understanding the Concept and Practical Challenge
Authors: Rizaldi Arjuna
Published: February 2022

This research aims to delineate how the family principle has been regarded and understood in Indonesia's Economy. Furthermore, it seeks to comprehensively understand the family principle to prevent further misconceptions or multi-interpretations. The method used is the qualitative approach that is based on literary studies. Besides providing the advantage of being exploratory in nature, the approach is suitable for studies in the environment of economic theory as researchers attempt to gain understanding through the thoughts and interpretation building of significant figures in the Indonesian economy. Overall, it is evident that cooperation and competition are the two crucial and equally important elements of the family principle to understand the concept comprehensively. Thus, the research concluded that both concepts had been integrated into the family principle as coopetition, whereas all economic institutions recognized by the constitution simultaneously compete and cooperate.
The Environmental Uncertainty, Manager Competency and Its Impact on Successful Use of Financial Applications in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era
Authors: Lilis Puspitawati  , Hertati Lesi , Zarkasyi Wahyudin , Suharman Harry , Umar Haryono
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study is to investigate the conceptual model of successful use of financial applications that is influenced by environmental uncertainty and manager competence.Quantitative research is used to examination the conceptual model developed. Data collected was used as primary data by distributing questionnaires to respondents. The target population is 478 management accounting units in 118 SOEs in Indonesia. The sample size is 100 SOEs manager  who selected by simple random sampling technique . The data analyzed using Structural Equation Model. The results show that the researcher's conceptual model's suitability can be tested. The environmental uncertainty variable empirically has a negative impact on success implementation of financial applications. The manager's competence variable positively affects the successful implementation of financial applications. The negative direction shown as a result of environmental influences uncertainty on the successful use of financial applications can occur.  The results of the study have an important contribution in determining the success of using financial applications in SOEs companies in Indonesia, wherein daily practice, environmental uncertainty factors and manager competencies have proven to be very influential on the successful use of financial applications, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic which has not completely subsided.
Agricultural Entrepreneurial Strategy during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Case Study of Garut, Indonesia
Authors: Soegoto Eddy Soeryanto , Luckyardi Senny , Warlina Lia , Supatmi Sri
Published: February 2022

This study aims at proposing a business strategy to maintain the agricultural sector in Garut Regency during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Regardless of the fact that all sectors need special strategies to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still limited studies focusing on entrepreneurship strategies in the agriculture sector. The method used in this research was descriptive-qualitative case study. Observations were made for a period of one year from October 2019 to October 2020 to observe the resilience of the agricultural sector in Garut district, Indonesia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the agricultural sector of Garut Regency used a closed-loop strategy, namely by establishing cooperation between farmers and the industrial as well as retail sectors. To support this strategy, a supporting strategy that considers internal and external factors in the agricultural sector is needed. This study uses SWOT analysis to determine important aspects. Based on the identified factors, various strategies were obtained to strengthen the economic structure of farmers. As a result, farmers are expected to increase production and welfare as well as can become a momentum for strengthening national food independence. This research can be used as a reference for other researchers in their research and add insight.
Pengaruh Variabel Moderator Pemberdayaan dan Pendayagunaan Zakat dalam Menanggulangi Kemiskinan
Authors: Purnomo Joko Hadi
Published: February 2022

The research objective was to determine the effect of zakat empowerment on poverty alleviation, the effect of zakat management on zakat empowerment, zakat management through zakat empowerment on poverty reduction, zakat management on zakat utilization, the effect of zakat utilization on the prevention. poverty, the effect of zakat management through the utilization of zakat on poverty reduction. The approach of this research is a mix method. The research procedure, in the first stage, uses a quantitative method. the second stage uses qualitative methods. The quantitative method uses Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Square analysis. Meanwhile, qualitative analysis uses interactive analysis. The research results prove that: zakat empowerment affects poverty alleviation in East Java Province; Management of zakat affects the empowerment of zakat; Management of zakat through the utilization of zakat has an effect on poverty alleviation; Zakat management has an effect on the utilization of zakat. The Zakat Economic Empowerment Program is proven to be able to turn the mustahiq /poor into muzaqi.
Ketahanan Bank Mandiri Syariah melalui Uji NPF dan ROA pada Periode Krisis Global Tahun 2008-2016 dari Dampak Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Inflasi, dan Suku Bunga
Authors: Umam M. Shaiful
Published: February 2022

Bank Syariah Mandiri is a banking institution established by Bank Mandiri. This study aims to analyze the effect of economic growth, inflation, and interest rates on the flexibility of Bank Mandiri Syariah as measured by ROA (return on assets) and NPF (bad performance). This research is a quantitative study with the independent variables of economic growth, inflation and interest rates. The dependent variable is the return on assets (ROA) and risk of financing (no financing is made). The results of this study indicate that: (1) the variable Economic Growth Rate (IPI) has a negative effect on the Return on Assets (ROA) of Bank Syariah Mandiri for the period 2008-2016; The Bank's Return on Assets (ROA) during the period 2008-2016 had a negative impact; (2) The inflation rate (CPI) has a negative effect on the return on assets (ROA) of Bank Syariah Mandiri during 2008-2016; (3) Interest rates (SBI) have a negative effect on return on assets of Bank Syariah Mandiri during 2008-2016 (ROA) does not have a significant negative effect; (4) Economic growth rate (IPI) has a negative effect on non-performing financing (NPF) of Bank Syariah Mandiri from 2008 to 2016; (5) The inflation rate (CPI) has a negative effect on Bank Syariah Mandiri 2008 - Non performing financing (NPF) 2016 has a negative impact; (6) Interest rates (SBI) will not have a significant negative effect on the Non-Performing Loan (NPF) of Bank Syariah Mandiri for the period 2008-2016.
BAZNAS Kabupaten Gresik dan Strategi Pendekatan Public Relations dalam Peningkatan ZISWAF
Authors: Baidowi Hanadi Sirajuddin Munir
Published: February 2022

A good zakat management requires both professional management and socialization. In 2016 the target achieved by BAZNAS Gresik Regency was 5 billion. This number is still small compared to the potential for compulsory zakat in East Java, which is around 15 trillion. If we look more closely, the muzakki in BAZNAS Gresik Regency are mostly civil servants. This is seen in contrast to the vision of BAZNAS zakat socialization which is aimed at increasing public awareness in general, not only for civil servants. The results of this study are: first, the steps taken by BAZNAS in Gresik Regency in increasing the number of muzakki are to approach the local government; second, the Gresik Regency BAZNAS strategy in increasing the number of muzakki, among others, makes Gresik Regency BAZNAS a reckoned organization, as a zakat service center for a populist community; third, prioritizing the public relations approach by optimizing zakat income and generating ziswaf by installing banners, stickers, online zakat websites, social media, as well as by establishing partnerships with a number of electronic media and conducting counseling/audiences.
Praktik Jasa Laundry Chesta Barelejo Madiun Perspektif Hukum Islam
Authors: Fatimah Siti
Published: February 2022

This is a of field research to highlight on "the Practice of Service of Loundry Chesta Balerejo Madiun" which aims to answer the two fundamental questions: (1) how is the practice of Loundry Chesta Balerejo Madiun? and how is the Review of Islamic Law on Loundry Chesta Balerejo Madiun?. The results of the study concluded that: first, in the practice of Loundry Chesta Balerejo Madiun, consumers came to bring their dirty clothes for laundry, then the dirty clothes were weighed by the laundry owner. The results of the scales and nominal prices were not stated and there was no evidence, either in the form of receipts or notes, so it was only known when the clothes were taken after being washed. In this case, most consumers are willing and do not feel disadvantaged and use the service again; second, the practice of Loundry Chesta Balerejo Madiun above is in accordance with Islamic law because it has fulfilled the pillars and conditions for a valid contract, where the perpetrator of contract is already 'aqil baligh and consists of two people, the object of the contract is clear and known to both parties. As for the case of sighat, although the laundry party did not mention it directly, both parties did not feel aggrieved and mutually agreed to each other. This is allowed by the majority of scholars except for Syafi'iyah scholars.
The Influence of Human Resources on Graduates of Shariah Economics Study Program of Sunan Ampel State Islamic University of Surabaya on Job Opportunities
Authors: Muttaqin Muh. Syaukin
Published: February 2022

This is a field research to highlight the issue of the influence of human resources on graduates of Shariah Economics Study Program of Sunan Ampel State Islamic University of Surabaya on employment opportunities. This issue will be broken down into two fundamental problems, namely; first, is there any influence of human resources on the graduates of Shariah Economics Study Program of Sunan Ampel State Islamic University of Surabaya on employment opportunities? and second, how is the influence of human resources on graduates of Shariah Economics Study Program of Sunan Ampel State Islamic University of Surabaya on employment opportunities? Data is obtained through questionnaire to respondents in the year 2015-2017 with non-probability sampling techniques, namely incidental sampling technique. The results of this study indicate that human resources, economics, and demographics of the graduates of Shariah Economics Study Program of Sunan Ampel State Islamic University of Surabaya have a significant effect on employment opportunities.
SWOT analysis of smart city projects in capital cities of Russia and Kazakhstan
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Urdabaev Marat T. , Utkelbay Rysbek E. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Published: February 2022

Relevance. Large-scale digitalization projects contribute to national economic development and to the improvement of the living standards in countries and regions. Cities with high population density and vibrant economic growth can benefit the most from such projects. Research objective. This study aims to conduct a strategic analysis of smart city projects in capital cities of Russia and Kazakhstan (Moscow, Nur-Sultan, and Almaty). Data and methods. The study provides an overview of academic and professional media publications on the topic, national and local official documents, materials reflecting expert discussions about the problems of smart city development in Russia and Kazakhstan. Methodologically, the study relies on SWOT-analysis methods used to systematize diverse empirical data and to provide evidence for managerial decision-making. Results. In this study, we systematized the key approaches to the definition of a smart city and proposed our own interpretation of this term with a special emphasis on SWOT factors. The main digital services in Moscow, Nur-Sultan and Almaty were described. The results of SWOT analysis have shown some significant differences in the way the three capital cities implement their smart city projects as well as similar problems they are facing, such as the institutional barriers, the lack of standards, financial constraints, the shortage of domestically produced equipment and software, of highly qualified human resources, and private investors. Conclusions. The range of factors that affect the implementation of smart city projects in the three cities include the COVID-19 pandemic, which is likely to stimulate the digital transformation both in the short and long term.
From ‘candidates’ to ‘grandmasters’: internationalization strategies of universities
Authors:   Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation, Beliaeva Victoria S. , Frolova Elena D. ,   Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation
Published: February 2022

Relevance. Higher education is one of the main areas for the development of national and world economy. To remain competitive on the national and international markets of higher education, universities need to invest considerable financial, human and other resources into internationalization. There is, however, no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution and universities may choose from an array of strategies to become more visible on the international arena and to move up the global rankings. Research objective. The purpose of this article is to clarify the concept of internationalization in the field of higher education, to identify the key factors that influence universities’ success in internationalization and to explore the strategies and activities used by universities from different countries to internationalize. Materials and Methods. Methodologically, this study relies on the methods of directed content analysis, cluster analysis with SPSS statistics, case studies and interviews. The sample included 32 universities from Western Europe, China and Japan, Russia and the USA – participants of international programs of competitiveness enhancement. Results. 7 key factors that determine the success of a university’s internationalization efforts were identified, the most important of which are financial resources and international interaction. The study also proposes a methodology based on calculation of the internationalization index, which can be applied to determine this or that university’s type and choose the optimal activities to enhance its internationalization. Conclusions. Relocation of the university to a type (cluster) of a higher level through the implementation of the proposed activities can be considered as a modern way of their internationalization.
Strategic priorities of regional investment policy for advanced technological development (the case of Sverdlovsk region in Russia)
Authors:   Ministery of the Agro-Industrial Complex and Consumer Market of Sverdlovsk Region, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation, Vlasov Semyon V.
Published: February 2022

Relevance. The study investigates the structural and technological imbalances impeding Russian regions' transition to sustainable development. Research objective. The study aims to describe and test an original methodological approach by using the case of a large industrial region in Russia – Sverdlovsk region. The proposed approach can provide a framework for the analysis of federal and regional strategies of long-term innovation and investment development, especially their industrial and spatial priorities. Methods and data. The study relies on official statistical data covering a five-year period. A special focus was made on the strategies' key indicators, which were then compared with the long-term goals and targets of industrial and spatial development. The comparison of the key strategic indicators is supplemented by spatial analysis of regional investment activity by territory and type of investment. Results. The study shows the need to align regional investment strategies with the strategies and policies of industrial, innovation and spatial development. For Sverdlovsk region, the study has revealed a pattern of spatial distribution of investment, which tends to concentrate in old industrial areas, that is, large cities and their agglomerations where the main production facilities are located. Conclusion. The study identifies the drawbacks of regional strategies and shows why the strategies fail to fulfill their function in the general system of strategic planning.
Necessidades de aprendizagem de familiares de crianças e adolescentes em tratamento com quimioterápicos antineoplásicos orais
Authors: Franco Gabriele Alvernaz Silva , Silva Liliane Faria da , Seixas Flavio Luiz , Góes Fernanda Garcia Bezerra , Vollu Ana Carolina Alves , Lagoeiro Eduardo Charpinel
Published: February 2022

RESUMO Objetivo descrever as necessidades de aprendizagem de familiares de crianças e adolescentes com câncer quanto ao tratamento com quimioterápicos antineoplásicos orais. Método pesquisa qualitativa descritiva desenvolvida em um hospital federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados nos meses de julho a setembro de 2020 a partir de entrevistas semiestruturadas com vinte e três familiares de crianças e adolescentes com câncer em quimioterapia antineoplásica oral. Os dados foram processados no software Interface de R pour Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires pela Classificação Hierárquica Descendente. Resultados dentre os temas que demandam aprendizagem pelos familiares estão administração oral, armazenamento e manipulação dos quimioterápicos orais, além dos efeitos adversos e emergências que demandam atendimento hospitalar. Conclusão e implicações para a prática no tratamento com quimioterápicos orais, as necessidades de aprendizagem dos familiares de crianças e adolescentes precisam ser problematizadas em práticas educativas dialógicas para, assim, favorecer a segurança, a adesão e a eficácia do tratamento.
Robust performance analysis of coastal wave energy converters
Authors: Wang Yingguang
Published: February 2022

In this paper a new transformed linear simulation method for the robust performance analysis of coastal wave energy converters (WECs) is proposed for the first time. The influences of the bottom effects on the performances of coastal WECs have also been considered during the calculations. The essence of the transformed linear simulation is to obtain the transformation G relating the non-Gaussian process and the original Gaussian process based on the equivalence of the level up-crossing rates of the two processes. The level up-crossing rates are calculated by using an asymptotic analysis approach. The accuracy and efficiency of the proposed transformed linear simulation method have been convincingly verified by the calculation examples in this paper.
Thermally induced ratcheting of a thermo-active reinforced concrete pile in sand under sustained lateral load
Authors: Zhao Rui , Leung Anthony Kwan , Knappett Jonathan Adam
Published: February 2022

Thermally induced ratcheting of a thermo-active pile is the accumulation of net and irreversible pile head displacement upon heating–cooling cycles. Although this kind of phenomenon has been observed in vertically loaded piles in sand, it is unknown whether this exists in laterally loaded cases, and also what underlying mechanisms occur under the thermomechanical flexural soil–pile interaction. This study presents a series of centrifuge tests and finite-element simulations of the thermomechanical behaviour of a laterally loaded thermo-active pile in sand. A new model reinforced concrete (RC) was used in the centrifuge tests to mimic the thermal and mechanical properties of a prototype RC pile realistically. Ratcheting was evident in laterally loaded piles and its extent was more significant when the working horizontal load was higher. The ratcheting phenomenon was attributed to the accumulation of soil plastic strain due to the cyclic mechanical loading induced by pile thermal horizontal expansion and contraction, soil dilation upon soil–pile interface shearing and creep. The additional bending moment induced by the thermal action did not induce yielding within the pile. A subsequent numerical sensitivity study suggested that ignoring the softening behaviour of the sand would lead to underestimation of the magnitude of the accumulative thermally induced pile head lateral displacement.
Limb loss experience evoked by electric cortical stimulation
Authors: Hao Guiliang , Wang Xueyuan , Yan Hao , He Liu , Ni Duanyu , Qiao Liang , Zhang Xiaohua , Yu Kaijia , Yu Tao
Published: February 2022

Objective. Limb loss experience is a type of body illusion characterized by the sensation of a missing limb or body part. We aimed to investigate the brain areas involved in this unusual somatosensory experience evoked by electric cortical stimulation with stereo‐electroencephalography electrodes.

Methods. We retrospectively reviewed the data of patients with medical intractable epilepsy, from October 2015 to December 2020, who underwent stereo‐electroencephalography implantation and electric cortical stimulation in order to locate the epileptogenic zone and obtain a functional map. We included patients who reported experiences of limb loss during the process of electric cortical stimulation for functional mapping.

Results. Three patients reported experiences of limb loss in the process of electric cortical stimulation. Limb loss experience (including the right hand, right upper limb and right side of the body) occurred when the cortex of the left posterior insula, posterior dorsal cingulate and parietal operculum were stimulated.

Significance. Limb loss experience can be evoked by electric cortical stimulation of the posterior insula, parietal operculum, and posterior cingulate cortex, and provides additional evidence that these cortices play a role in the integration of body sensory perception.
Epilepsy in adults with neurodevelopmental disability ‐ what every neurologist should know
Authors: Watkins Lance V. , Linehan Christine , Brandt Christian , Snoeijen‐Schouwenaars Francesca , McGowan Paula , Shankar Rohit
Published: February 2022

This seminar in epileptology addresses Learning Objective 6.1.4 of the International League against Epilepsy Curriculum: Demonstrate the ability to recognize and manage the special needs of persons with epilepsy (and Neurodevelopmental Disorders [NDDs]). The review identifies the essential competencies for neurologists working with people with epilepsy and NDDs, and these competencies are discussed alongside clinical examples. Furthermore, the seminar explores the opportunities offered by integrated service provision between neurology and services for NDD. The epileptic encephalopathies are not a subject of this seminar paper as they are circumscribed by other ILAE learning objectives. This seminar frames the complexity of seizures in association with NDD with a focus on major NDDs; intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The evidence presented considers epidemiology, co‐morbidities, risk factors, mortality, and the diagnostic and treatment challenges. People with NDDs and epilepsy have higher rates of physical and psychiatric co‐morbidity, polypharmacy, neuropsychiatric side effects of drugs, and premature mortality including sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. There is a limited Level 1 evidence base to guide assessment and treatment for seizures in adults with NDDs. Therefore, throughout this seminar, the evidence presented for associations and treatment should be observed in context along with its limitations. The evidence for pharmacological treatment of seizures in association with NDDs is presented alongside expert commentary and guidance. There is Level 2 evidence to support treatment with some of the newer anti‐seizure medications including brivaracetam, lacosamide, eslicarbazepine acetate, and perampanel as second‐line choices. Seizures with a co‐morbid NDD should be considered as a collective complex clinical presentation and not discrete conditions. This seminar was co‐designed, co‐produced and co‐authored by an expert by experience and includes case studies and a video to highlight what can go wrong and how it can be avoided.
Epilepsia partialis continua associated with the p.Arg403Cys variant of the DNM1L gene: an unusual clinical progression with two episodes of super‐refractory status epilepticus with a 13‐year remission interval
Authors: Minghetti Sara , Giorda Roberto , Mastrangelo Massimo , Tassi Laura , Zanotta Nicoletta , Galbiati Sara , Bassi Maria Teresa , Zucca Claudio
Published: February 2022

Dynamin‐1‐like (DNM1L) is a gene located on chromosome 12p11.21 that encodes for dynamin‐related protein (DRP1), a GTPase involved in mitochondrial and peroxisomal fusion, which plays a pivotal role in brain development. The missense variant, p.Arg403Cys, is clinically associated with childhood‐onset super‐refractory status epilepticus, with either subsequent poor neurological outcome or death (described in 13 patients). We present a 20‐year‐old girl carrying this mutation with a history of two episodes of super‐refractory focal myoclonic status epilepticus which manifested as epilepsia partialis continua (EPC) with a 13‐year interval, during which she displayed moderate intellectual disability, social and school reintegration, without complete control of myoclonic manifestations. The first status, which occurred at the age of six, was associated with transient left side thalamic involvement and the second episode with right side transient basal ganglia hyperintensity on MRI. After the second status, a persistent vegetative state with both drug‐resistant epilepsia partialis continua and reticular myoclonus endured; the MRI showed progressive brain atrophy. In contrast to previous published cases, this new case of childhood‐onset DNM1L encephalopathy demonstrated biphasic clinical progression. The main features of our patient were EPC, super‐refractory status epilepticus, and transient and migrating subcortical thalamic hyperintensity on MRI at onset. The unusual clinical course is also noticeable, indicating possible epigenetic and/or protective factors, without underestimating the progressive and genetic basis of this encephalopathy. Precise characterization of seizures and whole‐exome sequencing are crucial in order to establish early diagnosis.
Focal status epilepticus may trigger relapse of primary angiitis of the CNS
Authors: Guilmot Antoine , Slootjes Sofia Maldonado , Duprez Thierry , Lelotte Julie , Lammens Martin , Peeters André , Santos Susana Ferrao
Published: February 2022

The role of neuroinflammation in epileptogenesis is extensively investigated, but short‐term effects of seizures on established CNS pathologies are less studied and less predictable. We describe the case of a woman with previous recurrent episodes of focal cerebral haemorrhage of unknown cause who developed a pseudo‐tumoural oedema triggered by provoked focal status epilepticus. A brain biopsy revealed that the underlying condition was primary angiitis of the CNS. Ictal‐induced blood‐brain barrier dysfunction allows the entry of water and inflammatory molecules that, in the context of CNS inflammatory diseases, may trigger a self‐reinforcing process. Caution should be observed when tapering antiepileptic drugs in patients with such conditions.
People, space and time strategy: Teaching History through image analysis at a rural secondary school in Limpopo Province
Authors: Thotse Mahunele
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT Efficient teaching approaches are critical to promote a positive attitude among learners of History at secondary schools. Learners' behaviour during History lessons and attitude towards the subject can be affected by a number of factors, including teaching methods, teaching styles, teacher's commitment and work ethic, etc. The study was conducted to examine the effect of using images in relation to the behaviour and attitude of learners towards the subject History. The study applies analytical research involving learners from a convenient group of schools around Mankweng in the use of the People, Space and Time (PST) image analysis strategy as a teaching strategy to affect the behaviour of learners towards the subject History. It uses image analysis to determine the effect of PST on the voluntary participation of learners in the History classroom. The results show that with careful organisation of visuals and crafting of questions, the PST method had a significant positive effect on learners' behaviour and attitude towards the subject. It was also observed that an increased number of learners responded comfortably to PST during class discussions. Teacher mentors have also shown interest in this strategy as learners seemed lively in class, with disinterest turning into interest as learner participation increased. The study concluded that an expert analysis of images is a key resource in the teaching of History. Keywords: Image; Strategy; Analysis, Participation; Observation.
Fallism as Decoloniality: Towards a Decolonised School History Curriculum in Post-colonial-apartheid South Africa
Authors: Maluleka Paul
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT The 2015/16 student protests in South Africa, dubbed #MustFall protests, signalled a historic moment in the country's post-colonial-apartheid history in which student-worker collaborations called for the decolonising of the university and its Eurocentric curriculum and, by extension, basic education and its Eurocentric curriculum too. Since then, there have emerged two dominant narratives of decolonisation in South Africa. The first is what I call a nativist delinking approach that recentres decolonial and Africa-centeredness discourses, ontologies, and epistemologies relatively separate from Euro-north and American-centric ones. The second is a broader, inclusive approach to decolonisation, which this study adopts. However, both these dominant narratives fail to counter much of the knowledge blindness informed by a false dichotomy advanced by positivist absolutism and constructive relativism that defines the sociology of education, including many of the calls for decolonisation. Thus, through a decolonial conceptual framework and Karl Maton's Epistemic-Pedagogic Device as a theoretical framework, fallism as decoloniality is adopted in this study to propose ways to transcend the Eurocentrism that characterises the current school history curriculum in South Africa, as well as the nativist and narrow provincialism of knowledge. Equally, an argument is made for the advancement of an inclusive decolonial project that is concerned with relations within knowledge and curriculum and their intrinsic structures. Keywords: Fallism; Decoloniality; Decolonisation; School History; CAPS; Epistemic-Pedagogic Device; Curriculum knowledge; Fees Must Fall.