bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Can platelet-rich plasma injections provide better pain relief and functional outcomes in persons with common shoulder diseases: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Barman Apurba , Mishra Archana , Maiti Rituparna , Sahoo Jagannatha , Thakur Kaustav Basu , Sasidharan Sreeja Kamala
Published: November 2021

Background: To evaluate the efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in the treatment of common shoulder diseases.Methods: The PubMed, Medline, and Central databases and trial registries were searched from their inception to July 2020 for randomized controlled trials of autologous PRP injections for shoulder diseases versus placebo or any control intervention. Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed in the selection, analysis, and reporting of findings. The primary outcome was pain intensity (visual analog scale), and secondary outcomes were changes in function and quality of life (QoL). Results: A total of 17 randomized controlled trials of PRP versus control were analyzed. From 8–12 weeks to ≥1 year, PRP injections were associated with better pain relief and functional outcomes than control interventions. PRP injections were also associated with greater QoL, with an effect size of 2.61 (95% confidence interval, 2.01–14.17) at medium-term follow-up. Compared with placebo and corticosteroid injections, PRP injections provide better pain relief and functional improvement. In subgroup analyses, trials in which PRP was prepared by the double centrifugation technique, the platelet concentration in the PRP was enriched ≥5 times, leucocyte-rich PRP was used, or an activating agent was used before application reported the most effective pain relief at 6–7 months. Conclusions: PRP injections could provide better pain relief and functional outcomes than other treatments for persons presenting with common shoulder diseases. PRP injections have a greater capacity to improve shoulder-related QoL than other interventions.
Irrigated sugarcane crops improve the quality of soil organic carbon over time
Authors:   Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Soares Verônica Aparecida Santos Ferreira , Frazão Leidivan Almeida ,   Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Pegoraro Rodinei Facco ,   Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Sampaio Regynaldo Arruda ,   Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Fernandes Luiz Arnaldo ,   Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Published: November 2021

The substitution of native vegetation in agricultural systems can cause several changes in the chemical and physical soil attributes, and in the dynamics of soil organic carbon. This study aimed to evaluate changes in soil physical attributes and carbon stock in soil organic matter fractions in irrigated sugarcane crops, as a function of land use and straw management practices over time, in the North of Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Four sugarcane fields with different ages and management systems were studied: Cane 6, Cane 7, Cane 8, and Cane 10. The data obtained were compared with a native vegetation area located near the sugarcane fields, and used as reference for unmanaged soil. In each system, soil samples were collected in the 0-10, 10-20, and 20-30 cm depth layers, to determine the physical attributes, the total organic carbon, and the physical fractions of the soil organic matter. We found that the sugarcane management with the maintenance of a part of the straw on the soil surface contributes to the preservation of the soil structure and the most stable fractions of organic carbon over time. However, in the regions with high annual mean temperature and in the irrigated systems, the soil tillage for the renewal of the sugarcane fields significantly decreases the total soil organic carbon.
Yield of prickly pear cactus irrigated with saline water in soils of the semi-arid region
Authors:   Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Lima Washington Benevenuto de , Araújo Jucilene Silva ,   Instituto Nacional do Semiárido, Chaves Lúcia Helena Garófalo ,   Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Vieira Múcio Freire ,   Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Carneiro Paulo Torres ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Fernandes Josely Dantas ,   Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Sousa Cristiano dos Santos ,   Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Gomes Vanessa dos Santos ,   Fundação Parque Tecnológica da Paraíba
Published: November 2021

Knowing the tolerance of plants grown in the Brazilian semi-arid region to salt stress is of paramount importance for the sustainability of regional agriculture. This study was developed to examine the growth and yield of prickly pear cactus ‘Orelha de Elefante Mexicana’ (Opuntia stricta Haw) irrigated with increasing water salinity levels (0.75, 3.0, 5.25 and 7.50 dS m-1 to 25 ºC) and grown on soils representative of the Brazilian semi-arid region (chromic Luvisol, Solonetz and Fluvisol). Total fresh weight decreased linearly, with a 21.42% reduction when we compare the average fresh weight per plant in the lowest and highest saline level treatments. The chromic Luvisol and Solonetz soils showed the best fresh weight and dry matter yields under the present experimental conditions.
THE EFFECT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE, INCENTIVES AND MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE WORK ACHIEVEMENT AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLEANLINESS ENVIRONMENTALAGENCY (BLHK) KOTA LANGSA
Authors: Likdanawati Likdanawati , Hamdiah Hamdiah , Harif Saiful
Published: November 2021

This study aims to determine and analyze the Effect of Leadership Style, Incentives and Motivation on Employee Work Achievement at the Langsa City Office of Environmental Sanitation (BLHK). The research sample of 45 respondents Officer at the Office (BLHK). The variable used is the dependent variable is Employee Job Performance. while the independent variables are Leadership Style, Incentives and Motivation. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis tools. Hypothesis testing using the F test found that the variables of Leadership Style, Incentives and Motivation have a significant effect together on Employee Job Performance. While the t test or partially states that the variables of Leadership Style, Incentives and Motivation have a positive and significant effect on Employee Job Performance.
Ebaluazioa hizkuntzen eskoletan. Egiteke dagoen berrikuntza
Authors: Ruiz Torres Vanessa , López Tapia Francisco Javier , Torres Ríos Lola
Published: November 2021

Zalantzarik gabe, ebaluazioa da irakaskuntza- eta ikaskuntza-prozesuetan eragin handiena duen alderdietako bat. Alabaina, eragin handia duen arren, batzuetan ira-kasle eta ikasleok ez dizkiogu ebaluazioari garrantzi nahikoa eta merezi dituen auke-rak ematen. Hori horrela izan daiteke, beharbada, gure sinesmenekin, irakasteko dugun moduarekin, ikasteko dugun erarekin edo are gure hizkuntzaren eta komunika-zioaren kontzepzioarekin bat datozen tresnak falta zaizkigulako. Edo, beharbada, ebaluazioan pentsatzen dugunean, arreta emaitzetan jartzen dugulako, eta ez benetan garrantzitsua den horretan: prozesuan, garapenean; hau da, hazkuntzan eta hazten jarraitzeko motibazioan. Gauzak horrela, artikulu honen helburua da guk sinesten dugun ebaluazioaren nondik norakoak azaltzea: ebaluazio humanizatua da, norbanakoaren faktoreak aintzat hartzen dituena eta berritzailea izateko asmoa duena. Beste era batera esanda, gai da testuinguru ezberdinetara eta sortzen diren beharretara egokitzeko. Halaber, ebaluazio aktibo eta gogoetatsua da, pertsonala. Ebaluazio hori egitean, parte hartzen du-ten alderdi guztiek jartzen dituzte ezbaian ikas-irakas prozesuen baldintzak eta horiek optimizatzeko moduak, betiere ikasleak motibatu egingo dituen feedback edo atzeraelikadura begirunetsua eta askotarikoa erabiliz. Azkenik, lankidetzako ebaluazioari helduko diogu; izan ere, gure ustez, ebaluazioa indartsuagoa da soziala bada. Hobeto ikasten dugu gizartean, eta, beraz, askoz hobeto ebaluatuko dugu ebaluazioaren alderdi soziala aintzat hartuta, horretarako, berdinen arteko babesa eta batera egindako gogoeta sustatuko duten dinamikak erabiliz.
Investigation of Risk and Safety Scenario in Risk Matrix of Petroleum Production System of Three Gas Fields, Bangladesh.
Authors: Hossain Md Numan , Howladar M Farhad
Published: November 2021

The economic growth of Bangladesh largely depends on the petroleum industry. The most important part of petroleum industry is the production system. However, accident is a common scenario in the petroleum industry. In fact, several risks may be involved during the drilling, production, and transportation phase of this industry. In the case of comprehension, these risks associated at an early stage may acquire the appropriate measures aligned to them. This study investigates personnel perceptions about risk and safety involved in production system of the petroleum industry. To perform this research, the data were collected from three fields Kailashtila, Haripur & MSTE Plant operated by Sylhet Gas Fields Limited (SFGL), Bangladesh. The collected data were analyzed by IBM SPSS 20. The frequency analysis performed and risk matrix generated in this study. The Frequency analysis shows that the overall safety situations. Moreover, the results of the risk matrix pointed out the risk level as low, medium or high. At the end of study, based on the implicit risks, the necessary measures are recommended for the future security of the industry.
Yield Potential and Monetary Advantage Index of Maize Intercropped with Grain Legumes in Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria
Authors: U T Musa , M Yusuf
Published: November 2021

Traditional mixtures of food crop species involve intercrop of plants with dissimilar size and growth cycle on the field. However, the Relative Yield Potential (RYP) and Land Equivalent Ratios (LER) of these mixtures are given less prejudice especially in monetary terms by ancient farmers. This necessitate an experiment conducted during the 2016 and 2018 rainy seasons. The treatments consisted of Maize (TZESR â€“ Open Pollinated), Cowpea (Sampea - 7), Peanut (Samnut - 24) and Soybean (TGX 713 â€“ 09D) as sole crops sown at seed rates of 25 and 50 kgha-1 for maize and legumes respectively. The grain legumes were intercropped with maize in the ratio of 4:1, 2:1 or 1:1 as additional rows in between the normal rows of maize planted at a spacing of 75 x 25cm. Results revealed that intercropping of maize with either cowpea, peanut or soybean in 2:1 ratio was most productive in terms of maize equivalent yield and declined thereafter, with increase in the legume proportion, though maintained its superiority over sole planting of maize. Maize intercropped with soybean in the ratios 4:1 gave the highest mean biological maize equivalent compared to its sole planting at different combinations of legumes. Maize + Peanut gave the highest mean Land Equivalent Ratio (1.81) followed by maize + Cowpea (1.74) and maize + soybean (1.59) all sown in the ratio of 2:1. Intercropping of legumes with maize appeared to be more aggressive than sole planting of maize or legumes. Maize + Peanut (2:1) gave the highest mean Monetary Advantage Index (MAI) of 7789.0, Mean Yield Index (MYI) of 79.0. However, regardless of the ratio in which Maize + peanut was combined, result of 47% MAI showed a greater biological relationship, effective competition, hence recommended. Highest cost/benefit ratio (5.09 and 4.45) was obtained with maize + soybean (4:1) during 2016 and 2018, respectively.
Evaluation of Heat Stress on Bakery Worker in Makurdi Benue State, north east Nigeria.
Authors: Owhor Sampson Chisa , J D Amine , Nguseer Orafa Patience
Published: November 2021

Nigeria being a tropical nation with high temperature and some Nigerian bakeries use mud oven which expose workers to direct contact with heat increasing their risk of heat stress. This research work tends to evaluate heat stress on bakery workers in Makurdi, Benue State. Forty questionnaires were validly filled and handed in from the workers at the various bakeries.  Data such as age, duration of exposure as well as heat stress estimation and satisfaction level were filled in and data were analysis using statistics and results shows that heat stress reduces efficiency and productivity in workers poses health risk in workers such as heat cramps, heat rashes and in severe cases even heat stroke which may threaten the life of these workers. The results from measurements in this work has shown that bakery workers in Makurdi metropolis are highly exposed to heat stress and are likely to experience one disorder or the other with possible death consequences.  It was also found that heat stress is often an overlooked problem as most workers lacked proper knowledge of control measures and employers have made little or no effort to prevent heat stress disorders.
Adaptability of Seven Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties in High Humid Rainforest Zone of Nigeria
Authors: Esang Demben Moses , Akata Ofonime Raphael , Ikeh Angus Onwudiwe
Published: November 2021

Field experiment was conducted at National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI) Uyo-Out station in 2015 and 2016 cropping seasons. The aimÂ  wasÂ  to evaluate the yields of seven maize varieties in humid rainforest of Uyo, Southeastern Nigeria in view of recommending high yield varieties. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design, replicated three times. The treatments were seven maize varieties viz- : Uwep (local). FARZ 32, Oba super 2, Oba 98 and suwan-I-SR, Quality protein maize (QPM) and extra-early. Growth and yield data were subjected to analysis of variance. Significant mean were compared using least significant difference at p<0.05. The result showed significant difference(p<0.05) plant height. FAR 32 was the tallest at 9WAP (159.37 and 163.33 cm in 2015 and 2016 cropping seasons, respectively) The shortest variety, 121.12 and 122.61 cm, respectively at 9WAP was recorded in QPM. The weight of grains varied significantly different. FARZ 32 had the heaviest 100 grain weight, 42.60 g and 41.30 g in 2015 and 2016, respectively. The least weight of 100 seeds 31.09 g and 32.99 g, respectively was recorded from Extra Early maize. Comparing the maize grain yield, the result indicated significant difference (p<0.05) in both cropping seasons. FARZ 32 had the highest grain yield, 4.37 and 4.30 tonnes per hectare in 2015 and 2016 in both cropping seasons. Oba super 2 had 4.30 and 4.20 tonnes per hectare in 2015 and 2016. The local cultivar Uweb had 2.49 and 2.59 tonnes per hectare grain yield in both years. The least grain yield, 2.32 and 2.45 tonnes per hectare, respectively was from Extra early maize. Oba, Farz -32, Oba super 2 and Oba 98 were recommended to farmers in the study area.
Evaluation of Morphological Characters and Yield Variability of Some Elite Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) in Uyo, Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: Udounang Patrick Ibang , Ekwere Okon John , Akata Ofonime Raphael
Published: November 2021

Field experiment was carried out at Uyo to evaluate some morphological traits and yield variability of some elite cassava varieties with aim of making innovative recommendation to farmers. The experiment laid out in a complete block design, replicated three times. The treatments were six cassava varieties; TMS 30572, TME 419, TMS 98/0505, TMS 98/0581, TMS 01/1412 and local variety known as Obubit Okpo. Data collected from growth and yield was subjected to analysis of variances. Significant means were compares using least significant difference (LSD) at 5% probability level. Among the cassava varieties; TMS 98/0581 had superiority over in four characters namely; leaf area, storage root length, storage root circumference and yield. Also TMS 01/1412 was superior in terms of number of leaves per plant and number of storage roots per plant while TME 419 was superior in terms of plant height. Since TMS 98/0581 had four major characters, it could be disseminated to farmers in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, while the other varieties TMS 01/1412, and TME 419 which were superior in two and one characters respectively could be incorporated into breeding programme with TMS 98/0581 to produce hybrid varieties with higher yield for the study area.

 

Keywords: Cassava, characters, breeding and yield.
Evaluation of Yield and Resistance Effect of Some Yam Genotypes (Dioscorea rotundata Pior) to Pest Attack at Harvest in Uyo, Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: Ikeh Angus Onwudiwe , Ndaeyo Nyaudoh Ukpabio
Published: November 2021

Two years study was carried to assess level of resistance to yam beetle and termite attack by some yam genotypes in Uyo, southeastern Nigeria. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design replicated three times. The five yam genotypes tested for yam beetle and termite attack at harvest were; TDr 95/19127, 95/18894, 95/19531, 75/1/2 and Uyo popular local variety eteme. The results showed variations in yield and susceptible to termite and beetle attack at harvest. The TDr 75/1/2 had highest yield 30.41 and 29.75t/ha, followed by TDr 95/18894, 28.86 and 27.93t/ha in 2008 and 2009 respectively. The local variety had lowest yield 9.75 and 10.07 t/ha in 2008 and 2009 respectively. The local variety had 14.58% termite attack in 2008 while 95/19127 had 12.64% in 2009. The local variety had highest beetle attack 45.83% and 32.76% in 2008 and 2009 respectively. The least prone to termite and beetle attack was recorded in TDr 75/1/2, 2.72 and 8.15% respectively in 2008 and 2.99 and 6.59% in 2009 respectively. The study suggested that TDr 75/1/2 and 95/18894 should incorporate in the farming system of the study area due to their high yielding capacity and resistance to pest attack at harvest.
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SECULAR SUBSTITUTES FOR RELIGION IN THE MODERN WORLD
Authors: Rex John
Published: November 2021

This article seeks to consider the ways in which substitutes for religion have been found both through a discussion of the treatment of religion in the classical sociological theories of Weber, Durkheim and Marx and then the way in which in modern societies alternative sets of belief and practices which fulfi l the same function as religion have been developed in the Communist and the postCommunist and Western worlds.
ORTHODOX RELIGION IN SERBIA AND CONTEMPORARY NEO-LIBERAL ECONOMIC POLICY
Authors: Đurić Živojin
Published: November 2021

In this article author analyzed, on one side, important theoretical determinants of basic categories by which ontological integrity of the Orthodox religion has been based and contained of, in comparison with other religions. On the other side, the author analyzed important theoretical determinants of the basic categories of ontological integrity of the Orthodox religion with basic principles and contents of neo-liberal economic politics. In the context, the Orthodox religion, not even by its one single value or principle, is not signifi cantly contrastive to authentic values of liberalism, universal humanism, development, active attitude and love toward life, and to overall progress, in material and economic sense. Thereby, it is possible to consider that individualism within the Orthodoxy is not in contrast with democratic principles of neo-liberalism (accumulation of the wealth of nations, emancipation of poverty, etc.) The Orthodox individualism is against global political power, which has been imposed by economic centers of the world power in the name of neo-liberalism.
MASSMEDIAL TRANSFORMATION OF TERRORISM AND RELIGION IN THE GLOBAL ORDER
Authors: Jevtović Zoran
Published: November 2021

Interpreting human ideal and religious world in global social context, author analyzing in details relations between terrorism and mass media, models of their counections in context of concrete social-historical changes. Because of mutual, subtle and fl exible interaction originates from publicity hanger, dramatically growing public interest for seductive pictures and reporter’s presentations, which changing conceptual and structural religious complex, behavior and believes. Like a chameleon, terrorism is changing along with social environment, provoking impact between religions. Consequence of this impact is constant change of political, economical and cultural relations. All of that creating “time of controlled confl icts”, by some theoreticians called also the “third world war”, which lead to unexpected and eruptive processes, creаting chaos as state or mind.
NEW STATE POLICY OF RUSSIA AND SOME EUROPEAN STATES IN REGARD TO RELIGIOUS SECTS
Authors: Milošević Zoran
Published: November 2021

Russian Federation, as well as a number of European states, has started with a kind of revision of the views on activity of non-traditional, foreign religious organizations, world wide known as sects. In Russian Federation there has been a ban on activity of a “Aum Shinrikyou” sect, and in the city of Moscow the activity of “The Witnesses of Jehova” has also been banned. In France, “The Order of the Temple of Sun” and so-called Church of Scientology have been banned lately, while in Italy there have been close monitoring and controlling of occult religious organization going on. In regard to these recent events it was discovered that some religious organizations (sects) contributed to destabilization of society, strengthening of criminality and drug addiction, to the change of cultural standards and national thinking as well as to political destabilization of society and state. In addition to it, attention has also been paid to the children and family abuse and disrespect of the Labor Law.
THE ROLE OF THE ISLAMIC COMMUNITY IN PURSUING THE ALBANIAN NATIONAL INTEREST
Authors: Novaković Dragan
Published: November 2021

Complex processes which enabled Albanians to gain full control over a unifi ed and centralized Islamic Community in the Socialist Yugoslavia are presented in this work. Islamic Community’s decision to align its organization with the state’s organization model provided by the Constitution and to establish its central bodies on the basis of equal representation of all council territories which coincided with the administrative boundaries of the republics of that time enabled the Albanians to obtain absolute majority in the bodies at the highest level. For years the established domination presented no problem because the Albanian representatives were cooperative and unwilling to challenge the supremacy of the Muslims, but when the disintegration crisis of the state began to unravel, it resurfaced with a dramatic twist. Abandoning its initial neutrality, the Islamic Community in the fi rst phase openly supported one side demanding disintegration of the state and in the second phase, breaking up of Serbia’s territorial integrity and creation of an independent Kosovo. These activities clearly indicate that the Albanian factor had acted premeditatedly when taking control of the Islamic Community as a whole and that it had taken advantage of favourable historical circumstances using the Islamic Community as a lever to pursue the projected national interests that were to be materialized through the fi nal status of Kosovo and Metohija.
Experience Economy: Sports Brand and Television
Authors:   ", Marinova Marina ,   St. Cyril and Methodius",   University of Veliko Tarnovo
Published: November 2021

The main focus of the article is the „La Liga Santander” sports brand. The author examines how this particular brand takes the form of a performance in TV (sports channels), and how it achieves this through Experience economy. The text analyzes various instances of TV channels that display what their brand history and traditions are, and how the brand has earned people’s loyalty.
Branding during the COVID-19 Pandemic: between Adaptation and the New Perspectives
Authors:   ", Serezliev Stefan ,   St. Cyril and Methodius",   University of Veliko Tarnovo
Published: November 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously shaken the foundations of modern brand management. The first reaction of communication specialists was to look for ways to optimize communication messages during a crisis, but is that enough? The author explores the possibilities for complete restructuring of the modern brand – i.e. brand positioning, mission and vision of the brand during such complex crises. Is it possible to talk about a new type of Post-truth? The article aims to establish some of its characteristics.
Esearch of basketball coaches’ opinion about young players’ annual sports planning
Authors:   NSA “Vassil Levski”, Bulgaria, Borukova Mariana , Asparuhov Yavor
Published: November 2021

The continuous young basketball players’ sports preparation undergoes several stages, featuring their own specific methodological and organizational characteristics. Young players’ development is related to the dynamics of training influences and their planning in the course of sports preparation. Each stage of sports preparation requires a proper distribution of the number of hours aimed at development of motor qualities (general and special), of technical and tactical skills and habits, as well as play preparation (the play during training, control and calendar games). Their distribution is subjected to certain regularities such as age, stage of preparation, qualification of the players. The aim of the present study is to survey the opinion of sports specialists in the field of basketball about planning the training process and the proportion of the different parts of the preparation when working with young basketball players. The results were processed with analysis of frequencies. According to the general conclusions drawn, in the majority of the responses the coaches’ opinions coincide. There are certain dubieties and differences regarding their knowledge about the percentage distribution and proportion of the different parts of the sports preparation during each stage. However, we believe that every coach’s responses were based on the age group they are working with and this is the reason for the differences in the obtained results.
Textile Braids from the Cemetery of “Saint Sophia” Church in Sofia, excavated in 1910
Authors:   Regional Museum of History – Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Chokoev Ivan
Published: November 2021

This work presents the results from the analysis of the textile braids found out during the archaeological excavations one hundred years ago.The total length of the braids is approximately 160 cm. Their average width is about 7,5 cm. The braids are made of silk in tabby weave and are decorated with metal thread embroidered Õ-shaped ornaments. They are dated in 14th century.
Cinemas in Plovdiv (1944 – mid-1960s.)
Authors:   Sout-West University of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, Krumov Metodi
Published: November 2021

This article presents a brief history of Plovdiv’s cinemas from 1944 to the mid-1960s. It follows the fortune of Plovdiv’s movie theatres and the occurrence of new ones. The text gives information about the program, the number of movie screenings and also the number of visitors.
My first pedagogical experiences student contest – a good academic tradition
Authors:   ", Konakchieva Petya ,   St. Cyril and Methodius",   University of Veliko Tarnovo
Published: November 2021

The paper presents the chronicle of a good tradition kept by the Faculty of Pedagogy at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, namely My First Pedagogical Experiences student contest. In the context of the democratic and humane values in education as well as on the basis of the modern concepts, models, and technologies, the capacity of the forum to activate personality’s synergic self-organizational potential by changing student participation in the educational process is demonstrated. From the point of view of the young people, the developmental effects of the awakening education – realized through the conceptual model of the contest – are studied and systematized. The emphasis is put on encouraging the individual activity and creativity of the future teachers through their active participation in their own professional and practical training. A successful academic tradition is being promoted to stimulate students of Pedagogy to set the vector for their future professional development.
Historical and Philological Paralleles: Poetry of Nassimi and Søren Kierkegaard’s Existential Philosophy
Authors:   Baku Slavic University, Republic of Azerbaijan, Novruzov Rafik , Novruzova Gyulnara
Published: November 2021

The article is devoted to a comparative analysis of the philosophical traditions of Nasimi poetry and the founder of existentialism S. Kierkegaard. As the object of comparison, the poetic texts of Imadaddin Nasimi and the book of the Danish philosopher Kierkegaard “Fear and Awe” are taken. For the first time in philosophical comparative studies, an attempt is made to find a common and difference in the concepts and categories of Hurufism and existentialism.
Variation of the specific workability signs of highly qualified volleyball players
Authors:   NSA “Vassil Levski”, Bulgaria, Petrov George
Published: November 2021

Complex development of the motive qualities set up the issue of evaluation and control of the specific functional preparedness of the competitors. For the purpose, many researchers develop specific volleyball tests and indicators. The purpose of the study is the optimization of the training process of highly qualified volleyball players from „Lokomotiv”, Novosibirsk, volleyball team by analyzing their physical development and specific preparedness. The present study was processed during the period of July until September 2017. Subject of the study are the physical development and the specific workability of professional volleyball players. Tested were 13 volleyball players subjected to 24 indicators For realizing the purpose and the aims are applied the following methods of research: review study, anthropometry, expert evaluation and sport-pedagogical testing. The results of the study have been subjected to mathematical and statistical procession by: variation analysis and index method. The results show that both groups under research are homogeneous as a whole and relatively homogeneous in relation of all physical development and specific workability signs under study but negative percentage of relative homogeneity is recorded for the realization skills of the players.
Reconstructions of the Medieval Code in Emiliyan Stanev’s Prose
Authors:   ", Grudkov Venelin ,   St. Cyril and Methodius",   University of Veliko Tarnovo
Published: November 2021

The text presents Emiliyan Stanev’s historical novels as a system by which he expresses his understandings and views about his people’s destiny. A significant analysis is devoted to the Medieval code and a number of Bogomil and orthodox sources for the realization of the “Legend of Sibin” with the understanding that the attracted facts reveal the individual position of the author and are thus thought to contribute to the philosophy of the Bulgarian history.
Biomechanical analysis of the figth by frontal head preasure on the chest of the opponent i sumo
Authors:   NSA “Vassil Levski”, Bulgaria, Hristov Hristo
Published: November 2021

The Sumo sport discipline is characterized by incomparable by the nature and character force interactions. The briefness of the fight requires the sumo wrestlers to possess a wide range of sports and technical almost automated skills to manage their motor action depending on the opponent qualification. The aim of the present study is to establish the phase structure, functional features and mechanical principles of the sport-technical skills of the fight by frontal head pressure on the chest of the opponent in sumo. Methodology. For the purposes of the analysis, the fight is divided into separate phases, using a video computer system for determining the kinematic and energetic parameters of the movements. Results. Taking into account the fact that the mass of the defeating athlete is 23.5% lower and he is 5 cm shorter than the opponent, the results show three basic mechanical conditions that contribute to his victory during the fight: generating a powerful power rotation moment from the lower limbs to raise and guide the upper body through the initial acceleration phase; creating and increasing the detour force arm in order to disturb the balance of the opponent in the sagittal plane and use its inertia of movement. Discussion. The results of the study, on the one hand, justify the use of this sport technique against opponents with higher stature and mass. On the other hand, the resulting quantitative values of the parameters can serve to improve the training process, providing guidance on the qualities required for the competitors to use this technique,and also for defensive actions.
A high-fidelity, virtual reality, transurethral resection of bladder tumor simulator: Validation as a tool for training
Authors: Moore Jonathan , Whalen Stewart , Rowe Neal , Lee Jason , Ordon Michael , Lantz-Powers Andrea
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Simulation-based training is used to help trainees learn surgical procedures in a safe environment. The objective of our study was to test the face, content, and construct validity of the transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) module built on the Simbionix TURP Mentor simulator.
Methods: Participants performed five standardized cases on the simulator. Domains of the simulator were evaluated on a five-point Likert scale to establish face and content validity. Construct validity was assessed through the simulator's built-in scoring metrics, as well as video recordings of the simulator screen and an anonymized view of participants' hands and feet, which were evaluated using an objective structured assessment of technical skills (OSATS) tool.
Results: Ten experienced operators and 15 novices participated. Face validity was somewhat acceptable (mean realism 3.8/5±1.03 standard deviation [SD]; mean appearance 4.1/5±0.57), as was content validity, represented by simulation of key steps (mean 3.9±0.57). The simulator failed to achieve construct validity. There was no difference in mean simulator scores or OSATS scoring between experienced operators and novices. Novices significantly improved their mean simulator scores (305.9 vs. 332.4, p=0.006) and OSATS scoring (15.8 vs. 18.1, p=0.001), while 87% felt their confidence to perform TURBT improved. Overall, 92% of participants agreed that the simulator should be incorporated into residency training.
Conclusions: Our study suggests a role for the TURBT module of the Simbionix TURP Mentor simulator as an introduction to TURBT for urology trainees. Strong support was found from both experienced operators and novices for its formal inclusion in resident education.
The Role of Sea-Whip Coral (Leptogorgia sp.) as Habitat of Temperate Near-Shore Fish of Gulf of Mexico Jetties
Authors: Squiers Alyssa , Strychar Kevin B.
Published: November 2021

Many fish species use intercoastal jetties throughout their life cycle to migrate to and from the ocean into bays and estuaries. During migration, fish may encounter rock, algae, sand, sea-grass, and coral. Anecdotal information indicates that some migrating fish of intercoastal jetties preferentially select colonies of gorgonian coral (Leptogorgia spp.) vs. any other habitat when encountering a predator.  Since very little information exists regarding Leptogorgia, we focused our study in determining the importance of such coral as fish habitat.  Stationary field sampling was conducted seasonally to determine the abundance of these coral, the type of migrating fish, and the habitat they associated with.  Mesocosm studies were then conducted to determine whether Leptogorgia habitats are important to fish in the presence or absence of a predator.  Five different habitats were compared (rock, algae, sand, Leptogorgia, and seagrass) and 6 species of fish (sergeant major, pinfish, mangrove snapper, spotfin mojarra, pigfish, and red drum). In the field study component, more than 600 colonies of Leptogorgia were observed and 17 different fish species.  The most commonly observed fish were sergeant major, pinfish, mangrove snapper, and spotfin mojarra, however, sergeant majors were the most abundant species using coral as habitat.  The use of mesocosms showed that all fish species significantly selected for structured habitat over non-structured habitat (e.g. sand), but that the fish commonly called ‘sergeant major’ significantly (ANOVA; p ≤ 0.001) selected for Leptogorgia.
Ants Can Expect the Size of the Next Element in a Geometric Sequence of Increasing or Decreasing Shapes, Only If This Sequence Is Present
Authors: Cammaerts Marie-Claire , Cammaerts Roger
Published: November 2021

Having shown that the ant Myrmica sabuleti can expect the following number in an arithmetic sequence of increasing or decreasing numbers, we here investigated on their ability in expecting the size of the following element in an increasing or decreasing geometric sequence of shapes, otherwise identical. We found that the ants could anticipatively correctly increment or decrement a geometric sequence when tested in the presence of the learned sequence, but not without seeing the sequence in its learned sequential order. Such a behavior, i.e. perfectly choosing the next element of a sequence when in presence of that sequence but not otherwise, seems appropriate for the use of encountered cues while foraging and returning to the nest.
Vocabulary Size and Depth of Knowledge: A Study of Bahraini EFL Learners
Authors: Alqallaf Adel W. , Ahmed Madani O.
Published: November 2021

This study investigates the size and depth of vocabulary knowledge and its relationship to the general language proficiency of EFL learners. The study sample included 120 students from the University of Bahrain. The sample was randomly selected from the student population and split into two groups in terms of their level of English: intermediate and advanced. The study aims to answer four questions: (1) What is the effect of general language proficiency on the sizes of the receptive and productive vocabularies of learners of English at the University of Bahrain? (2) How does general language proficiency affect the depth of vocabulary knowledge of learners of English at the University of Bahrain? (3) What is the relationship between receptive and productive vocabularies and the depth of vocabulary knowledge? and (4) What is the relationship between vocabulary size and the nature of lexical networking? All the students in the sample completed three vocabulary tasks. The first two tasks were Meara and Jones’s Eurocentres Vocabulary Size Test (1990) and Meara and Fitzpatrick’s Lex30 word association task (2000), which were used to measure the sizes of receptive and productive vocabularies. The third task was Gyllstad’s COLLEX test (2007), which was used to investigate the depth of vocabulary knowledge. A quasi-experimental approach was adopted using a quantitative approach to analyze the data. The data of the study were analyzed by comparing the results of the two groups in relation to the three tasks using SPSS 16.0. The findings of the study have revealed that general language proficiency has a positive effect on learners’ receptive vocabulary size, a moderate effect on learners’ productive vocabulary size, and a very low effect on the depth of vocabulary knowledge. In addition, no relationship was shown between the size of vocabulary and the nature of lexical networking. With reference to these results, pedagogical and future research recommendations are made.
Influence of Human Behavior on Indoor Air Quality in a Care Facility for the Elderly in Japan
Authors: Tanaka Nobuyuki , Munaka Tatsuji
Published: November 2021

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), CO2, temperature, and humidity in a private room in a care facility for the elderly were measured and the behavior of a resident and staff were recorded in order to clarify the effects of the resident’s behavior, especially defecation, on indoor air quality. Average indoor concentrations of total VOCs (in μg m−3) in summer, autumn, and winter were 40.9, 16.7, and 18.8, respectively. Average indoor concentrations of CO2 in summer, autumn, and winter were 813, 761, and 1144 ppm, respectively, revealing a tendency for the concentrations of CO2 to be higher in winter, in contrast to the VOC concentration. The concentrations of VOCs and CO2 were 1.1 to 1.5 times higher when the resident was present in the room than when the resident was absent. This result suggests that one of the main sources of VOC and CO2 emissions in indoor air was the resident. Acetic acid, 1-butanol, propanoic acid, hexanoic acid, and phenol, which are contained in human sweat, exhaled air, and excrement, were the predominant VOCs in the air of the room regardless of the season, and these five components accounted for more than 90% of the total VOCs. The concentrations of these components were higher when the resident was present in the room, suggesting that the resident was the main source of these components. Based on the changes in the VOC and CO2 concentrations over time and the records of the resident and the staff, it was noted that VOC concentrations decreased, in some cases, before and after diaper changes. Our research suggests that certain aspects of the behavior of residents can be inferred by monitoring changes in indoor air quality.
Prace konserwatorskie i badania
archeologiczno-architektoniczne
przeprowadzone w katedrze wrocławskiej
w latach 1946–2011 na tle powojennej
doktryny konserwatorskiej
Authors: Pierścionek Barbara
Published: November 2021

W artykule przedstawiono zarys
procesu odbudowy katedry wrocławskiej po
II wojnie światowej na tle ówczesnych problemów technicznych oraz praktyki i doktryny
konserwatorskiej związanej z odbudową obiektów monumentalnych wzniesionych w miastach europejskich, a zniszczonych w znacznym stopniu, czyli ok. 70 procentach tkanki
zabytkowej.
Zakres dat obejmuje dwa okresy odbudowy
katedry: pierwszy, prowadzony przez Marcina
Bukowskiego, oraz drugi, związany z konserwacją formy zewnętrznej budowli. Prace były
wówczas koordynowane przez prof. Edmunda
Małachowicza i trwały blisko 40 lat, nadając
budowli obecny kształt. Celem niniejszej pracy
jest analiza podejścia konserwatorskiego do
zagadnień restytucji budowli obiektu obydwu
architektów. Została przeprowadzona na podstawie badań literaturowych, analizy autorskich
projektów, materiałów ikonograficznych oraz
badań in situ tkanki obiektu. W 2022 r. przypadnie 70. rocznica rekonsekracji katedry po odbudowie, jednak proces rewaloryzacji obiektu, głównie jego wnętrza, trwa
nadal. W ostatnich latach w architekturze są
widoczne działania prowadzące do odbudowy
i restytucji obiektów historycznych, uwzględniające w różnym stopniu wartość autentyzmu
ich substancji zabytkowej – wartość omawianą
w podstawowych dokumentach doktrynalnych, m.in.: w Karcie Ateńskiej z 1931 r., Karcie
Weneckiej z 1964 r. oraz Dokumencie z Nara
o autentyzmie z roku 1994. Fakt ten skłania do
refleksji: czy dziś wartość autentyzmu traktowana w konserwatorstwie jako priorytet nadal
stanowi główną wytyczną do prac na obiektach
zabytkowych, czy jednak przez lata postulat ten
traci na aktualności?
Análise de QoE para Streaming de Vídeo em Redes Aéreas 5G mmWave de Conectividade Dupla
Authors: Pereira Ronilson W. S. , Silva Marcelino S. , Jailton José
Published: November 2021

A comunicação de ondas milimétricas (mmWave) surge como parte essencial para as futuras redes de quinta geração (5G), pois adotam frequências portadoras mais altas oferecendo alta largura de banda, menor latência, entretanto, o desempenho do sistema se degrada devido à sensibilidade dos links para obstáculos, por isso torna-se necessário a combinação do 5G mmWave com UAV. Este trabalho apresenta uma análise da Qualidade de Experiência (QoE) percebida pelo usuário, na transmissão de vídeo num sistema mmWave de comunicação dupla utilizando UAV-BS. Os resultados apontam a eficiência desse sistema para aplicações multimídia utilizando vídeos, melhorando a QoE dos usuários sem fio em 43%.
Um Estudo Comparativo entre Algoritmos de Agrupamentos de Dados Usando a Ferramenta YADMT
Authors: Sousa Narciso F. , Gorgônio Flavius L. , Silva Huliane M.
Published: November 2021

A necessidade de transformar dados em informação e informação em conhecimento, impulsionou o surgimento da área de mineração de dados, cujo objetivo é fornecer técnicas de interpretação de grandes volumes de dados. Embora as atuais ferramentas computacionais de análise e processamento de informação possam analisar imensos volumes de dados em questões de segundos, aplicações do mundo real costumam ser bem mais complexas e possuir bases de dados muito mais desafiadoras do que as comumente apresentadas na literatura. Este trabalho apresenta um estudo comparativo entre algoritmos de agrupamento de dados a partir de bases de dados da FCPS (Fundamental Clustering Problem Suite) e da ferramenta YADMT (Yet Another Data Mining Tool), que simulam variadas situações presentes em problemas do mundo real. Os algoritmos escolhidos nesta pesquisa foram: colônia de formigas, k-means, mapas auto-organizáveis e métodos hierárquicos. Para avaliação dos mesmos foram utilizados a Medida F, o Índice R e a Variância Intra-Grupos.
Utilização de técnicas de Machine Learning e de Deep Learning para a predição de casos de internações causadas por dengue em municípios da Paraíba
Authors: Batista Ewerthon Dyego de Araújo , Araújo Wellington Candeia de , Lira Romeryto Vieira , Batista Laryssa Izabel de Araújo
Published: November 2021

Dengue é um problema de saúde pública no Brasil, os casos da doença voltaram a crescer na Paraíba. O boletim epidemiológico da Paraíba, divulgado em agosto de 2021, informa um aumento de 53% de casos em relação ao ano anterior. Técnicas de Machine Learning (ML) e de Deep Learning estão sendo utilizadas como ferramentas para a predição da doença e suporte ao seu combate. Por meio das técnicas Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Regression (SVR), Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), Long ShortTerm Memory (LSTM) e Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), este artigo apresenta um sistema capaz de realizar previsões de internações causadas por dengue para as cidades Bayeux, Cabedelo, João Pessoa e Santa Rita. O sistema conseguiu realizar previsões para Bayeux com taxa de erro 0,5290, já em Cabedelo o erro foi 0,92742, João Pessoa 9,55288 e Santa Rita 0,74551.
Die Bundestagswahl 2021 mit vielen Neuheiten
Authors: Jesse Eckhard
Published: November 2021

Die 20. Bundestagswahl hatte drei Sieger (SPD, Bündnis 90/Grüne, FDP) und drei Verlierer (CDU/CSU, AfD, Die Linke). Das schlägt sich in der Regierungsbildung nieder. Zum ersten Mal seit 70 Jahren kommt eine - heterogen zusammengesetzte - Dreier-Koalition zustande. Nach der 16-jährigen Regierungszeit Angela Merkels fehlte ein Kanzlerbonus. Der Wahlkampf war zwischen den drei Parteien, die Kanzlerkandidaten aufgestellt hatten, durch eine hohe Dynamik gekennzeichnet. Armin Laschet, der Spitzenkandidat der wenig geschlossen agierenden Union, verspielte aufgrund schwerer Fehler im Wahlkampf den Vorsprung und trug maßgeblich zum klar schwächsten Ergebnis der Union in der Geschichte bei; Annalena Baerbock konnte trotz günstiger Rahmenbedingungen zwar den Stimmenanteil der Grünen mehr als verdoppeln, aber die Partei blieb maßgeblich wegen der wenig überzeugenden Kandidatin unter dem erwarteten Resultat. Olaf Scholz, den der linke Flügel mit Kritik verschonte, profitierte von den Schwächen der beiden Konkurrenten und vermochte die SPD zur stärksten Kraft zu machen. Die Liberalen entschlossen sich so zu einem Lagerwechsel. Der Union, mit der AfD und der Partei Die Linke in der Opposition, stehen schwere Zeiten bevor. In der Terminologie Giovanni Sartoris: Das deutsche Parteiensystem ist wie schon nach der Wahl 2017 zwischen einem moderaten und einem polarisierten Pluralismus angesiedelt. Sowohl die beiden Volksparteien (zum ersten Mal unter 50 Prozent) als auch die beiden Randparteien haben Stimmen verloren.