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FABULOUS MUSICIANS: S. PROKOFIEV AND N. MEDTNER
Authors:   Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Moscow, Russian Federation, Dolinskaya E. B.
Published: June 2021

This year marks the 130th anniversary of the birth of S. S. Prokofiev and the 70th anniversary of the death of N. K. Medtner. The article provides a socio-cultural background to the similar circumstances of the lives of these two great musicians. Both were forced to leave Russia during the October events, learning all the difficulties of emigration. Their joint tour in the USSR in 1927 was for Medtner a last meeting with his beloved Moscow, where he had studied and taught at the Conservatory, while Prokofiev's emigration ended with his return home. The author wonders what brought together such different personalities as Sergey Prokofiev and Nikolay Medtner. The composers were united, among other things, by a special interest in narrative genres derived from folk epic poetry. However, each musician interpreted them differently — while the composer of "Tales of an Old Grandmother" was more interested in the representational aspect, Medtner wrote works with a more psychological depth.
MAIN DIRECTIONS OF SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY ON ENSURING QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL SAFETY OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation, Dorozhkin V.I. , Smirnov A.M. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation, Popov P.A. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation, Gunenkova N.K. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: June 2021

The article presents the results of research on the State task for 2020, aimed at ensuring the biological and food safety of animal products and feed; veterinary and sanitary and environmental well-being of animal husbandry. Fundamental research on the assessment of the toxicological hazard of fungi common in fodder crops deserves special attention, since they will allow monitoring the safety of fodder, including in emergency situations.
MODERN METHODS FOR DETECTING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATIONS OF VETERINARY DRUGS IN MEAT
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation, Popov P.A. , Babunova V.S. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation, Osipova I.S. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation, Lavina S.A. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation, Netychuk S.S. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation, Timofeeva I.V. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: June 2021

Over the last few years, the livestock industry in Russia significantly increases the production of the main types of meat (pork, beef, poultry). In modern industrial animal husbandry, poultry and fish farming with intensive technologies of animal rearing, technological regulations, instructions for the use of veterinary drugs are often violated. In this regard, the residual contents of veterinary drugs, hormones and b-agonists are encountered in animal products. Screening and arbitration methods are used to control the residual content of veterinary drugs, both in the Russian Federation and in the countries of the European Union. The development and improvement of existing tools and methods for controlling the residual contents of veterinary drugs is an important task for veterinary science.
SPECIES OF THE GENUS ALTERNARIA NEES IN FORAGE HERBS OF THE FABACEAE FAMILY
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation, Piryazeva E.A.
Published: June 2021

The article presents data on the prevalence of Alternaria fungi in 26 samples of legume forage grasses of the genera Trifolium, Lupinus, Vicia, Lathyrus and Medicago. The study showed that fungi of this genus were present in 25 samples, with the dominant species Alternaria tenuissima (in 19 samples), A. alternata was detected almost four times less often (in 5) and in isolated cases – A. arborescens (in 1) and representatives of the A. infectoria species complex (in 2).
ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY FOR COW MASTITIS
Authors:   Vologda branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences», Vologda, Russian Federation, Avduevskyа N.N.
Published: June 2021

Over the past two years (2019, 2020), we have studied 660 milk samples from cows with various forms of mastitis, delivered from 50 dairy farms and complexes. At the same time, 1240 microbiological studies were performed, as a result of which 248 cultures of pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic microorganisms were isolated, namely: 146 (58,8%) cultures of Staphylococcus aureus, 33 – (13,3%) conditionally pathogenic staphylococci, 31 – (12,5%) Streptococcus agalactiae, 13 – (5,2%) Streptococcus dysgalactiae, 25 – (10%) of the family of Enterobacteriaceae. For 2019 and 2020 the allocation percentage of Staphylococcus aureus was 58,8%, which exceeds the allocation percentage of conditional pathogenic staphylococci 4,4 times, agalactiae 4,7 times and dysgalactiae Streptococcus 11,3%, enterobacteria, 5,9 times, respectively. After examining the areas of growth retardation of Staphylococcus aureus to antimicrobial agents, both intracisternal and intramuscular, on the example of nine dairy farms in 2019 and 2020, we revealed different resistance of the pathogen in each of the farms we examined. When analyzing the sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus to antimicrobial drugs, including complex ones, their active substance was taken into account. As a result of the conducted studies, it was found that in all farms, the greatest sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus was noted to norfloxacin (35,3 mm), neomycin (33,2 mm), amoxicillin (34,5 mm), benzylpenicillin-procaine (33,6 mm), marbofloxacin (34,5 mm). The lowest sensitivity of the microbe was found to cloxacillin (26,6 mm), dioxidin (22,5 mm), and spiramycin (25,5 mm). Thus, Staphylococcus aureus has different resistance to antibiotics, and the use of antimicrobial agents with low effectiveness can lead to a chronic form of mastitis. In this regard, and to achieve effective treatment, it is necessary to identify the causative agents of inflammation of the mammary gland of cows, as well as to analyze their sensitivity to the antibacterial drugs used in the farm. The article was completed in accordance with state task N 0578-2019-0003.
FORMATION OF MEAT QUALITIES OF BROILER CHICKENS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE ANTIOXIDANT EMIDONOL
Authors:   Moscow State University of Food Production, Moscow, Russian Federation, Ambrazheevich Yu.V. , Kurmakaeva T.V. ,   Russian Academy of Personnel Support of the Agro-industrial Complex, Moscow, Russian Federation, Abdullayeva A.M. ,   Moscow State University of Food Production, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: June 2021

The study included the determination of the meat productivity of broiler chickens when the antioxidant emidonol was added to the diet. For the experiment, 3 groups of day-old chickens were formed, 2 groups were given emidonol. The addition of an antioxidant to the diet of broiler chickens did not cause a change in the physiological status of the chickens. Sorting of chicken carcasses taking into account fatness showed that the best quantitative characteristics were carcasses from chickens treated with emidonol from the daily age at a dose of 2.0 mg/head for 14 days. According to the results of the use of emidonol in the diet of broiler chickens, it was revealed that the drug did not affect the physiological status of the bird and positively affected the formation of the meat qualities of the chicken carcass.
TOXICOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PREPARATION SUBMASTIN-KRS IN AN ACUTE EXPERIMENT ON LABORATORY ANIMALS
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy», Voronezh, Russian Federation, Shabunin S.V. , Vostroilova G.A. ,   Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy», Voronezh, Russian Federation, Gritsyuk V.A. ,   Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy», Voronezh, Russian Federation, Chaplygina Yu.A. ,   Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy», Voronezh, Russian Federation, Khokhlova N.A. ,   Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy», Voronezh, Russian Federation
Published: June 2021

The article presents the results of toxicometric assessment of Submastin-KRS in an acute experiment on white laboratory rats and mice when it is intragastrically and intramuscularly administered. The preparation was administered once into the stomach using a metal atraumatic probe at a dose range from 2000,0 to 27 mg/kg. A single injection volume was 500,0 ml (mouse) and 0,5 ml (rat); intramuscularly – at doses from 5,0 to 1200,0 mg/kg in a volume of 21 ml per mouse and 250,0 ml per rat. The animals of the Placebo group, administered the preparation in the same volume and by the same method of administration, received sterile isotonic sodium chloride solution. It was found that in case of the tested methods of administration in the range of the studied doses of the preparation, there was no deaths of animals, therefore, the mean lethal dose (LD0,25) of the preparation Submastin-KRS was not determined. Consequently, the experimental data obtained make it possible to classify the dosage form of the preparation Submastin-KRS to low-hazard substances.
THE RESULTS OF STUDYING THE EFFICIENCY OF DIATOMITE AT INTOXICATION OF ANIMALS WITH CADMIUM AND LEAD
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation, Dorozhkin V.I. , Pavlenko G.I. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation, Pavlova N.S ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation, Drozdov D.A. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation, Brichko N.A. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Sanitation, Hygiene and Ecology – Branch of Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «Federal Scientific Center – K.I. Skryabin, Ya.R. Kovalenko All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine, Russian Academy of Sciences» Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: June 2021

The combination of cadmium and lead in doses at the level of 10 MPC for feed caused in white rats a decrease in body weight and immunoglobulin content in blood serum, an increase in the summation threshold indicator, a decrease of the amount of protein in urine and SH-groups in blood serum, a significant increase in mass coefficients of the liver and kidneys. The use of diatomite as a means to reduce heavy metal intoxication slightly increased body weight. The use of means did not lead to normalization of the summation threshold indicator, did not significantly affect the content of SH-groups. In the group of animals treated with diatomite, the mass coefficients of the liver remained significantly higher than the control values. The obtained results indicate that diatomite did not show protective properties as a feed additive to reduce lead and cadmium intoxication.
The Peculiarities of Foreign Exchange and Insurance Markets
Authors: Khatuna Shalamberidze Khatuna Shalamberidze , Nana Benidze Nana Benidze
Published: June 2021

Foreign exchange risk is one of the most important components of the financial market. Like any other financial risk, it can be managed or avoided. Financial risk management requires the relevant knowledge and resources and only specialized financial institutions are engaged in doing so. Thee commercial banks do not accept foreign exchange risks, their assets and liabilities are denominated in the same currency. Therefore, it is recommended for households and businesses to avoid the currency risk.
People's behavior is different during the sharp fluctuations of exchange rates. There is no ideal tactic for behavior. However, we would like to share some basic tips to help you reduce your expected financial risks; At the same time, the undesirable attitude characteristic of the period of strong fluctuations in the course will become clearer and more preventive. We hope that the information presented in such circumstances will help you to make the right decision.
Keywords: Foreign exchange and insurance market efficiency; Exchange rate risk insurance; Involvement of financial instruments.
PET/CT Imaging of Prostate Cancer. Modern Versions of Radiopharmaceuticals
Authors: Dolbov A. L. , Stanjevskiy A. A. , Maistrenko D. N. , Shkolnik M. I. , Prokhorov D. G. , Bogomolov O. A. , Shikhzadaev M. Sh.
Published: June 2021

A review of the literature on the current capabilities of radioisotope imaging of prostate cancer is presented. Various views and experience of using PET/CT for visualization of prostate cancer are considered. Particular attention is paid to the use of various radiopharmaceuticals used in staging, restaging prostate cancer, as well as monitoring the response to treatment. The advantages and disadvantages of most radiotracers used to search for disease recurrence are highlighted, as well as the peculiarities of their use in various clinical situations. The features of the effect of hormonal therapy for prostate cancer on imaging are discussed.
Complications of Selective Intraarterial Chemotherapy in Children with Intraocular Retinoblastoma
Authors: Pogrebnyakov I. V. , Ushakova Т. L. , Тrofimov I. A. , Gorovtsova O. V. , Matinyan N. V. , Virshke E. R. , Polyakov V. G. , Dolgushin B. I.
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Selective ophthalmic arterial injection (SOAI) therapy for intraocular retinoblastoma is currently recognized by the world ophthalmic-oncological communities and this method is used in leading specialized institutions. However, the using of this type of treatment can lead to complications. Side effects can be both systemic, affecting the course of the procedure itself, and local in nature, associated with intraocular changes.

Purpose: Conduct an analysis of complications during SOAI in children with intraocular retinoblastoma.

Material and methods: The study includes the results of treatment of 110 children (129 eyes) with unilateral and bilateral retinoblastoma who received SOAI both with insufficient efficacy of previous treatment for resistant and recurrent forms of RB (99 children / 116 eyes), and as primary local chemotherapy without previous treatment (11 patients / 13 eyes). 313 procedures were performed, of which the treatment stage was completed in 303 cases. Depending on the hemodynamic characteristics of the blood supply to the eye and the orbital region, 2 methods of delivering of the chemotherapy were used: 1) microcatheter technique (245 procedures performed; 81.0 %) 2) microballoon technique (58 procedures performed; 19.0 %).

Results: The structure of the complications was as follows. 1. The group of intraoperative complications included: spasm of the ICA, cerebral arteries — 4 cases (1.3 %), acute cardio-respiratory manifestations and hemodynamic instability — 93 (29.7 %). 2. Group of general complications: cerebrovascular accident — 3 cases (0.9 %), hematological toxicity — 14 (4.5 %). 3. Group of local complications. A) External extraocular manifestations: transient eyelid edema — 49 (15.7 %), frontal arteritis — 2 (0.6 %), ptosis of the upper eyelid — 11 (3.5 %), ptosis and deviation of the eyeball — 2 ( 0.6 %), soft tissue necrosis — 1 (0.3 %). B) Intraocular manifestations: retinal detachment — 13 (4.2 %), chorioretinal atrophy — 4 (1.2 %), edema of the optic nerve head — 2 (0.6 %), atrophy of the optic nerve head — 1 (0.3 %), hemophthalmia — 3 (0.9 %).

Conclusion: Modern interventional endovascular methods allow to carry out the SOAI safety and reduce the number of possible complications.
Assessment of the Quality of the Combined Radiotherapy Plans for Patients with Advanced Cervical Cancer
Authors: Lebedenko I. M. , Belova A. A. , Kravets O. A. , Mezheumova A. A. , Mashenceva N. V.
Published: June 2021

Purpose: To assess the quality of planning for the combined radiotherapy of patients with advanced cervical cancer (cervical cancer). To assess the impact of taking into account not only the external, but also the internal wall of the organ of risk during contouring on the magnitude of the radiation load on the organ of risk (OR). Estimate the total dose to the OR from the remote and intracavitary components.

Material and methods: The planning quality assessment was carried out for three technologies of remote exposure, namely: 3DCRT, IMRT and IMRT in the rotational RapidArc mode. Radiotherapy was performed on linac Clinac iX models (Varian, USA) with photon energy of 6 MeV, intracavitary RT (IRT) — on a MicroSelectron apparatus with a 192Ir source. The calculation was carried out on the treatment planning system Eclipse (Varian, USA) and Oncentra Brachy.

Results: The evaluation of the quality of conformal radiotherapy planning was carried out in 69 patients with locally advanced cervical cancer 2b–3b stages according to homogeneity and dose conformance indexes in target volumes and OR in combined radiation therapy programs. The best values of the indices of homogeneity and conformity were obtained with the IMRT technology and 3DCRT. The values of the conformity index CI for PTV for the IMRT technology has advantages in terms of doses to OR. For a group of 94 patients, an analysis of dose loads on the rectum, bladder was carried out with only the external contour of the OR and taking into account the inner wall. For 37 patients, the total values of doses to OR for combined RT were evaluated.

Conclusion: The quantitative advantages of homogeneity and conformance indices for the tumor and dose loads in OR of 3D CRT and IMRT technologies for patients with cervical cancer 2b–3b are revealed. We removed from the use of technology RapidArc for this group of patients. The advantages of contouring with or without thickness are not revealed. The contouring for all the mentioned cases of technology can be carried out along the outer contours of the OR.
Potensi pewarna dari bit merah (Beta vulgaris L.) sebagai antioksidan
Authors: Lembong Elazmanawati , Lara Utama Gemilang
Published: June 2021

Pada abad ke-21 ini, pewarna alami mulai menjadi hal yang diperhitungkan di negara-negara maju. Hal ini disebabkan pewarna sintetik yang biasanya digunakan mulai ditinggalkan, dalam jangka waktu yang panjang akan mengakumulasi residu dalam tubuh sehingga memberikan efek negatif bagi kesehatan. Pewarna alami ini mempunyai dua fungsi yaitu sebagai pewarna dan sumber komponen bioaktif. Salah satu sumber pewarna alami ini adalah betalain dari umbi bit merah yang juga memiliki aktivitas antioksidan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan warna dan aktivitas antioksidan umbi bit merah dari beberapa pelarut yang digunakan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif. Pelarut yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pelarut etanol dengan tambahan asam sitrat (2%), asam askorbat (0,05 M) dan asam tartrat (3%). Tingkat kecerahan dari ekstrak umbi bit merah dari berbagai pelarut rendah karena nilai L* yang diukur menggunakan Chromameter berkisar antara 5,70–6,01. Warna ekstrak umbi bit merah ini cenderung merah dan ada warna kekuningan ditandai dengan nilai a* positif dan b* positif yaitu 4,36–9,02 dan 0,20–2,33. Aktivitas antioksidan yang paling tinggi adalah ekstrak umbi bit merah menggunakan etanol + asam sitrat 2% yang mampu menghambat radikal bebas sebesar 96,65% pada konsentrasi 2000 ppm.
Linguistic Risk-Taking: A Bridge Between the Classroom and the Outside World
Authors: Griffiths Ed , Slavkov Nikolay
Published: June 2021

This article describes an initiative launched at a Canadian bilingual university in order to encourage L2 French and L2 English learners to take ‘linguistic risks’: authentic, autonomous communicative acts where learners are pushed out of their linguistic comfort zone. The initiative was operationalized through the development of a Linguistic Risk-Taking Passport, which contains 74 linguistic risks that students can take in their L2 across the university campus and in their everyday life. An analysis of interviews with participating teachers (n=6) and learner self-report data from completed passports (n=410) examines how the initiative was integrated into the classroom and which passport items were perceived by students as particularly high-risk. A cyclical process of risk-taking within a broad Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) framework is described in which risks are viewed as learner-selected tasks with a dynamic affective slant; risks can be used to connect classroom learning with real-life L2 use and vice versa. The data illustrate that linguistic risk-taking can help TBLT practitioners generate ideas on how to narrow the gap between the classroom and the real-world. The article concludes with a list of practical implications and suggestions for adapting linguistic risk-taking to other institutional contexts.
Does Portfolio-Based Language Assessment Align with Learning-Oriented Assessment? Evidence from Literacy Learners and their Instructors
Authors: Abbott Marilyn , Lee Kent , Ricioppo Sabine
Published: June 2021

A high-stakes Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA) protocol that was fully implemented in all Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) programs in 2019 requires instructors and students to set language-learning goals and complete, compile, and reflect on numerous authentic language tasks. Due to the language barriers incurred when communicating with beginner English-as-a-second-language literacy learners (BELLs), no PBLA research has been conducted with BELLs. To address this gap, we interviewed 26 BELLs (n = 2 from 13 L1s) and their instructors (n = 4) about their understanding and use of PBLA. Student interviews were conducted with the assistance of bilingual interpreters in the students’ L1s. All the interviews were then transcribed and thematically analyzed in relation to PBLA’s alignment with the six dimensions in Turner and Purpura’s (2016) learning-oriented assessment framework: contextual, elicitation, proficiency, learning, instructional, interactional, and affective. Results have implications for optimizing learning, and task-based instruction and assessment practices in LINC.
In Flow with Task Repetition During Collaborative Oral and Writing Tasks
Authors: Zuniga Michael , Payant Caroline
Published: June 2021

The present study draws on Flow Theory to examine the relationship between task repetition and the quality of learners’ subjective experience during task execution. Flow is defined as a positive experiential state characterized by intense focus and involvement in meaningful and challenging, but doable tasks, which has been associated with enhanced self-confidence and task performance (Csikszentmihalyi, 2008). While research shows that certain task characteristics interact differentially with the quality of flow experiences, no research has specifically examined such interaction with task repetition. Participants (n=24) were randomly assigned to a Task Repetition or a Procedural Repetition group. All participants first completed a two-way decision-making gap task in both the oral and written modalities and either repeated the identical task or a comparable task one week later. Data were collected with a flow perception questionnaire, completed immediately following each task. Results show that repetition positively influenced learners’ flow experience, but that modality was an important mediating factor.
The Effects of Task Repetition on Child EFL Learners’ Oral Performance
Authors: Sun Bo , Révész Andrea
Published: June 2021

While the role of task repetition has received much attention in task-based research, few studies have examined how exact task repetition affects the performance of child second language learners. Also, little is known about the impact of exact task repetition on trade-off effects between linguistic performance areas among child learners. To help fill this gap, we investigated the impact of task repetition on 40 Chinese EFL learners’ oral production. The children repeated the same story-telling task three times, and transcripts of their performance were coded for linguistic complexity, accuracy, and fluency. Complexity was expressed in terms of overall complexity and subordination and phrasal complexity. We assessed accuracy with weighted clause ratios and proportion of errors. Fluency was captured by repair and breakdown fluency measures. Wilcoxon signed rank tests revealed positive effects for task repetition on fluency and accuracy. Trade-off effects observed during participants’ first performance had decreased by their third retelling. These results support Skehan’s (1998) Limited Capacity model and suggest that task repetition is a useful pedagogical tool in instructed child L2 contexts.
Review of Ellis, R., Skehan, P., Li, A., Shintani, N., & Lambert, C. (2020). Task-based language teaching: Theory and practice. Cambridge University Press.
Authors: Michaud Gabriel
Published: June 2021

Book Review:
Ellis, R., Skehan, P., Li, A., Shintani, N., & Lambert, C. (2020). Task-based language teaching: Theory and practice. Cambridge University Press.
Editorial
Authors: Kartchava Eva , Rodgers Michael
Published: June 2021

Editorial 24, 2 (2021)
Liquenificación periorbitaria a causa de un delirio de infestación
Authors: Ayala-Servin José Nicolás , Ruiz-Diaz Noelia
Published: June 2021

El delirio de parasitosis es un estado psiquiátrico en el que los pacientes tienen una idea falsa y fija de estar infestados por parásitos o materiales inertes. Los pacientes no sólo manifiestan afección por parásitos, sino también por bacterias, virus y cuerpos extraños.  El delirio por parasitosis se menciona como un cuadro psicótico inespecífico caracterizado por una creencia falsa y rígida, contra la evidencia médica, de estar infestado por parásitos, acompañado generalmente por alucinaciones táctiles y/o visuales. Los pacientes intentan eliminar los parásitos mediante extracción y excavación en piel, produciendo excoriación, escarificación y otras lesiones.
Se presenta el caso de una paciente de sexo femenino de 53 años que acude a la urgencia del Hospital de Clínicas (Paraguay) para mejor evaluación; tras descartar cuadro de organicidad, es derivada al Servicio de Psiquiatría para mejor manejo y donde la paciente presentó buena respuesta al antipsicótico atípico (Risperidona) como inicio del tratamiento.
The influence of the pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of cyclo-L-propylglycine to the manifestation of its main pharmacological effects in experimental animals
Authors: Boyko S. S. , Koljasnikova K. N. , Zherdev V. P.
Published: June 2021

In the article presented the results of research of the influence pharmacokinetics, bioavailability for CNS cyclo-L-prolylglycine to the manifestation of its main pharmacological effects in experimental animals.
Study the subchronic toxicity of the drug Dantinorm Baby
Authors: Sorokina A. V. , Alekseeva S. V. , Miroshkina I. A. , Kachalov K. S. , Zaharov A. D. , Alekseev I. V. , Lapizkaya A. S.
Published: June 2021

Presents results of a study of subchronic toxicity of homeopathic drug Dantinorm Baby in finished dosage form. The drug in the form of a ready solution was administered daily orally for one month to outbred rats Infanta and chinchilla rabbits at a dose of 0.3 ml/kg, corresponding to the therapeutic, and 3 ml/kg, exceeding the therapeutic dose 10 times. Clinical, laboratory and histopathological studies performed in accordance with the General Protocol, showed no toxic effects of homeopathic preparation of Dantinorm Baby. The totality of the obtained data of the subchronic experiment indicates that there are no obstacles to the clinical study of the drug Dantinorm Baby in the range of therapeutic dosages.
Comparative Analysis of Emergency Provisions During A Pandemic
Authors: Chakraborty Joyanta
Published: June 2021

The novel Corona virus is a pandemic that has affected every human being on this planet, either directlyby the virus itself, or by the social and economic consequences of the same. Needless to say, this pandemichas also had an effect on the administrations of most, if not all, the nations. This research paper seeks todraw a comparative analysis between the powers of the Executive in India and the United States of Americaduring this pandemic. As we know, India follows a Parliamentary form of governance where the PrimeMinister is the Head of the Government and a system of collective leadership is followed, whereas the USAfollows a Presidential form of governance where the President is the Head of the State and the principle ofindividual leadership is followed. A comparative analysis of the two States’ powers of the Executive willenable an enhanced comprehension by highlighting important details about pandemic related legislationslike the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act, 2006 (USA) and the Epidemic Act of India, 1897; andhelp making abstract ideas more concrete. In this research paper, using the doctrinal method of research, wewill analyse the background of the pandemic via medical papers and WHO mandates, and further delve intothe executive powers of both, India and the USA during a pandemic by analysing constitutional provisionslike that of the 10th Amendment of the Constitution of the USA and the Emergency Provisions under Articles352 to 360 of the Indian Constitution and different legislations. In conclusion, we shall see that in India,including pandemics as a valid ground to give power to the President to impose a nationwide lockdown,under the National Emergency clause in Article 352 of the Indian Constitution, shall prove to be beneficial.
Expressed Attitude of Mental Health Professionals Towards Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Sagayaraj K. , Gopal C. N. Ram , Sridhar O. T. Sabari , Radhakrishnan Ragitha , Sangeetha D. , Karthikeyan S.
Published: June 2021

Background: The expressed attitude is a psychological component that represents a mental and emotionalentity that inherent or characterizes a person. The positive and negative attitude that we express representswho we are and how we are connected to ourselves and society. An attitude is usually formed based on theindividual’s past and present events in life. Also, social environment and lifestyle play a role in attitudeformation. Studies indicate that mental health professionals hold mixed attitude such as positive and negativetowards mental illness hence this study was carried out to find out the expressed attitude of mental healthprofessionals towards children with autism spectrum disorder.Method : Attitude Questionnaire by (Sethi et al., 1982) was modified for the study and the responses werecollected from 21 mental health professionals (5 psychologists, 5 psychiatric nurses, 4 psychiatrists, 4psychiatric social workers, 3 special educators). The collected data was computed with descriptive statistics,t-test and ANOVA by using SPSS version 20.Result : The outcome of the study indicate, the significant difference between the positive and negativeattitude of mental health professionals towards children with autism spectrum disorder and also it provides thesupporting data on positive emotionality of mental health professionals towards children with an autismspectrum disorder.
Educational Program: Its Effect on Knowledge and Lifestyles among Paramedical Students with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Authors: AL Kurdi Zeinab R. , Fahmy Nadia M. , Mohasb Shaida H. , Alhamid Nadia Abd
Published: June 2021

Background: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrinedisorders, which affect about 5%-10% of women worldwide during their reproductive age of 12–45 years.In addition, it can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, and aspects of her appearance. Aim:To evaluate the educational program and its effect on knowledge and lifestyles among paramedical studentswith polycystic ovarian syndrome. Setting: The study conducted at two government colleges in Jordan. StudyDesign: A Quasi- experimental (pre-test and post-test) design. Sample: A purposive sample. Size: 68 studentswho confirmed with PCOS. Tools: Identification of students with PCOS tool, Assessment of lifestyle habits tool,POCS structured interviewing questionnaire tool, follow up sheet, and Psychological assessment tool. Results:The present study findings revealed that a highly significant improvement in knowledge and lifestyle amongthe studied sample pre intervention compared to post and follow-up intervention P < 0.01. Additionally, 91.2%of the study sample feels improving regarding the knowledge which included in the educational program.Conclusion: The present study findings a significant improvement among studied sample’ knowledge and lifestylespost intervention. Also, the majority among the studied sample were feeling improve regarding the knowledgewhich included in the educational program. Recommendations: Applying screening program for PCOS in youngstudents is a very important to reduce the long-term health complications associated with PCOS.
Post-Concussion Syndrome and Factors Associated With Post- Concussion Syndrome Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Vibol Bo  , Pearkao Chatkhane
Published: June 2021

Background: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a worldwide public health concern especially in developingcountries. This study was conducted to describe the prevalence, severity symptoms and determine factorsassociated with post-concussion syndrome (PCS) following mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI).Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 218 patients following MTBI after dischargedhospital from one week to one year at Odor Meanchey Provincial Hospital (OMCPH) and Anlong VengReferral Hospital (AVRH). Multiple linear regression was applied to determine factors association.Results: Of the total 218 patients following MTBI, 79.4% had symptoms of PCS, with 5.8% re-hospitalizationdue to PCS. The most frequently occurring symptoms in PCS following MTBI were from headache 71.7%,being irritable 68.8%, forgetfulness 66.5%, fatigue 62.4%, and taking longer to think 57.2%. Marital statusß=-.236, p=.001, loss of consciousness (LoC) at the time of injury ß=-.205, p=.003, length of hospitalizationß=.288, p<0.001, and readmission ß=-.271, p<0.001 were statistically associated with PCS following MTBI.Conclusion: Majority of patients had symptoms of PCS. The most frequent symptoms were headache, beingirritable, and forgetfulness. Socio-demographic and injury characteristics factors play an essential role inPCS following MTBI.
Association of Thyroid Function with Metabolic Parameter in IDD Clinic Patients, Magelang Research and Development Center
Authors: Nurcahyani Yusi Dwi , Kumorowulan Suryati , Sukandar Prihatin Broto , Latifah Leny , Martiyana Cati
Published: June 2021

Metabolic parameters, such as lipid and glucose metabolism, blood pressure, and body weight, are influencedby thyroid hormones. Thyroid dysfunction may lead to the development of the metabolic syndrome. Thestudy aimed to analyze the relationship between thyroid dysfunction and metabolic parameters in IDD clinicpatients, Magelang Research and Development Center. A cross-sectional study of 83 patients who met theinclusion and exclusion criteria. Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, TSH, and free T4 concentration had beenmeasured in all subjects. BMI and blood pressure were measured. Concentrations of lipids, triglycerides,free T4, and TSH were analyzed. The mean age of the patient was 33.5 ± 8.6 of whom 6 (7.2 %) subclinicalhypothyroidism, 17 (20.5 %) overt hyperthyroidism, and 17 (20.5 %) had subclinical hyperthyroidism. Therewas positive relationship between TSH and systolic; whereas, FT4 was associated with BMI, systole, anddiastole after adjustment for age. Overt hyperthyroidism had significantly higher odds of hypertension afteradjustment for age and BMI (OR 5.557 (1.310-23.578), p<0.05). Hyperthyroidism may induce hypertension.
Understanding Women’s Psychological Well-Being in Post- Natural Disaster Recovery
Authors: Sari Handayani Andi Muthia , Nurdin Nurdin
Published: June 2021

This study aims to understand psychological conditions of women during post-disaster recovery in Palucity Indonesia. The ethnic women in Palu city are known as the bulonggo (backbone), which describes theirrole, function, and position in the family. The focus of this study is to examine the psychological aspectsof the wellbeing of Kailinese women, especially those who become victims of natural disasters and havelost their possessions. We conducted a survey on 200 women who live in two districts which experiencesevere earthquake and liquefaction. Through a psychological well-being scale adapted from Ryffand Keyes,the result was analyzed using factor analysis and interview methods. The findings indicate that among sixdimensions of wellbeing proposed by Ryffand Keyes, personal growth and positive relationship are the mostsignificant contributing factors to Kailinese women well-being during post-disaster recovery. The findingshighlight the important of building personal growth and positive relationship among women community todevelop their ability to recover from natural disaster distress. More importantly, as the personal growth andpositive relationship contribute to Kailinese women’s well-being, their roles as family backbone (bulonggo)in economics and social is also strengthened.
Nurses Knowledge Regarding Prevention Protocol of COVID-19 in Emergency Departments
Authors: Alzyoud Balqees , ALBashtawy Mohammed , Qaddumi Jamal , Omar Omar Al , Hamadneh Shereen , Salameh Ayman Bani , Alkhawaldeh Abdullah
Published: June 2021

Corona virus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2(SARS-CoV-2), and is considered a global challenge.This short review intends to investigate the knowledge of nurses regarding prevention protocol of COVID-19in emergency departments. The searching was carried out in electronic data bases: Google scholar, PubMedand World Health Organization (WHO). Most of the reviewed studies stated a good level of knowledge,attitude and a practice among nurses regarding COVID-19. The community education is needed to improvethe knowledge, practice and attitude of the people. Also, continuous training for all healthcare workers tohelp them to be more effective in controlling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Using Roger’s Diffusion of Innovation Theory to Implement the Healthy Schools National Accreditation
Authors: Nofal Basema , Khalaf Inaam
Published: June 2021

Background: In Jordan, The Healthy School National Accreditation has been introduced in 2008 as anational health-promoting school program where schools are invited to voluntarily join the accreditation.Unfortunately, financial challenges and lack of resources among many other factors led to very low enrollmentrate. Method: Adopting a selected change theory can be beneficial in making the decision and successfullyimplementing the intended change. Rogers’s diffusion of innovations theory was adopted by a public schooladministration to join the accreditation. This theory provides an explanation on how and at what rate newinnovations take place and spread out over time in any system.The school health committee went throughthe five stages proposed by the theory and successfully implemented the accreditation.Conclusion: Adopting Rogers’s diffusion of innovations theory can be beneficial iN implementing theschool health-promoting programs.Implication for School Health: School administrators, school health nurses and school health teachersare strongly advised to adopt this theory while they are considering joining the school health-promotingprograms.
Pre-Operative Depilatory Cream Hair Removal to Reduce Surgical Site Infection in Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery
Authors: Al-Khazalleh Bayan , Al-Bashtawy Mohamed , Qaddumi Jamal , Sa’d Albashtawy  , Baqir Mohammed , AlBashtawy Zaid , Alkhawaldeh Abdullah
Published: June 2021

Surgical site infection (SSI) is a significant cause of morbidity, mortality, and increased hospital stay timeand costs after the operation. This paper aimed to review studies that explored the potential effectivenessof using depilatory cream to decrease the occurrence rate of surgical site infections as early preparation ofcleaning area of the postoperative wound incision. An electronic search was carried out using PubMed andGoogle Scholar data bases. This review showed that there is a little amount of evidence on the effectivenessof using chemical hair removal with patients undergoing elective surgeries to decrease the risk of surgicalsite infections. Depilation before surgery has been used as a procedure to prevent hair from interacting withthe recovering wound area. For preoperative surgical site hair removal, shaving, clipping, and chemicaldepilation are performed in hospitals. Chemical depilation requires adding a hair removal cream to theskin to remove the hair, and when this approach is used for hair removal, it is suggested that injuries andsubsequent wound infection will be less. It is highly recommended that further studies need to be conductedto deeply investigate this area of interest.
Stages of change in the purchase of ultra-processed snacks among university students after the implementation of the chilean food law; a multi-center study
Authors: Durán Agüero Samuel , Silva Rojas Jaime , Caichac Astrid , Araneda Jacqueline , Willson Rojas Waleska , Buhring Rodrigo , Pacheco Viviana , Encina Claudia , Ahumada Danay , Fernández-Salamanca Marcelo , Neira Ana Maía , Aravena Martinovic Paola , Villarroel Pía , Fernández Eloína , Moya Jessica
Published: June 2021

The Objective is to determine the stages of change in the behavior of university students regarding the purchase of ultra-processed snacks consumed. Multi-center study (14 Chilean universities). The participants (4,807 students)evaluated were applied a survey to determine the stage of change of behavior regarding the purchase of foods with warning signs. The students were evaluated and classified as (a) Nutrition Students, (b) Healthcare-related Students and (c) Other degree Students. More than 90% of the students were aware of the food regulation and knew the warning signs. More than 60% of Healthcare-related and Other degree students are in the stage of pre-contemplation or contemplation regarding purchase intent of sugary drinks, juices, cookies, sweet snacks and potato chips; this value is twice the percentage of Nutrition students in this stages ( Chi2, p<0.001). In conclusion there is a high proportion of pre-contemplation and contemplation with respect to purchase intent among the students.

Determinar las etapas de cambio en el comportamiento de los estudiantes universitarios con respecto a la compra de colaciones ultraprocesadas. Estudio Multicéntrico (14 universidades chilenas). A los participantes (4.807 estudiantes) se les aplicó una encuesta para determinar el cambio en el comportamiento con respecto a la compra de alimentos con sellos de advertencia. Los estudiantes se clasificaron como (a) estudiantes de nutrición, (b) estudiantes del área de la salud y (c) estudiantes de otras carreras.Se evaluaron. Más del 90% de los estudiantes conocían la regulación alimentaria y conocían las señales de advertencia. Más del 60% de los estudiantes de la salud y de otras carreras se encuentran en la etapa de pre-contemplación o contemplación con respecto a la intención de compra de bebidas azucaradas, jugos, galletas, bocadillos dulces y papas fritas; Este valor es el doble del porcentaje de estudiantes de nutrición en estas etapas ( Chi2, p <0,001). Se concluye que existe una alta proporción de pre-contemplación y contemplación con respecto a la intención de compra entre los estudiantes universitarios.