bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Questionnaire Development and Validity to Determine Intention Among Indian Youth to Help a Road Traffic Accident Victim 
Authors: Rustagi Neeti , Jaiswal Abhishek , Dutt Naveen , Kelly Dervla , Sinha Arvind , Raghav Pankaja , Rodha Mahavir Singh , Rajpurohit Vikas
Published: February 2021

BackgroundDelay in receiving timely care after road traffic accidents (RTAs) result in higher morbidity and mortality, suggesting need of educational interventions for improving provision of first aid. Based on the theory of planned behaviour (TBP), the present study aims to develop and validate the scale to Measure of Intention to Help Road Accident Victim (MIHRAV) of young adults in a fast urbanizing Indian city.MethodsA cross sectional survey was conducted among the college students of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The initial MIHRAV questionnaire developed for study comprised of 26 self-reported items encompassing four main constructs: intention to help; social norms; attitude and self-efficacy. The validation process included face validity, content validity, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and reliability analysis. ResultsSix hundred ninety-five college students participated in this study. EFA extracted four factor structure containing 20 items. The CFA yielded good model fit with 19 items, and explained 79% of variance (chi square = 413.359, df = 140, χ2/df = 2.95, CFI = 0.93 and TLI = 0.92 and RMSEA = 0.05). The Cronbach’s alpha indicated satisfactory internal consistency for questionnaire (α = .88), and for subscales (social norms - α = .62, attitude - α = .65, perceived confidence- α = .74, and intention α = .86).Conclusions The final MIHRAV instrument is aligned with constructs of TPB. It included 19 items measuring intention to help (9 items); perceived confidence (4 items); attitude (3 items) and social norm (3 items). MIHRAV was found to be reliable and valid tool to assess young adult’s intention to help road accident victims. Assessing and building this aspect has the potential to positively impact young adult’s likelihood to intervene as first responders at RTAs.
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Transport Mechanisms and Desalination Performance of the PSF/UiO-66 Thin-film Composite Membrane
Authors: Mu Tianwei , Huang Manhong , Chen Gang
Published: February 2021

A novel molecular dynamics (MD) model was presented to investigate the transport mechanisms and desalination performance of a series of thin-film composite membranes. Firstly, polyamide (PA) and polysulfone (PSF), or PSF/UiO-66 was constructed by cross-linking reactions as an active layer and a support layer of the composite membrane. Subsequently, feed solution and three draw aqueous solutions with salt concentrations of 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 M were generated by GROMACS, a molecular dynamics software that can places different solutions into separate boxes. Thirdly, these aqueous boxes and membranes were combined such that the active layer faced the feed solution or the draw solution. The forward osmosis (FO) process was then applied to anatomize the membrane fouling, water flux, and salt rejection. The results indicated that the PA-PSF/UiO-66 membrane exhibited a strong antifouling effect, high water transport and salt rejection performances compared to the pristine PA and PA-PSF membranes. This simulation work provided important insight in guiding the design and synthesis of the FO membrane.
Framing of visual content shown on popular social media can affect viewers’ attitudes to threatened species
Authors: Ballejo Fernando , Plaza Pablo , Lambertucci Sergio Agustín
Published: February 2021

Content published on social media may affect user’s attitudes toward wildlife species. We evaluated viewers’ responses to videos published on a popular social medium, focusing particularly on how the content was framed (i.e., the way an issue is conveyed to transmit a certain meaning). We analyzed videos posted on YouTube that showed vultures interacting with livestock. The videos were negatively or positively framed, and we evaluated viewers’ opinions of these birds through the comments posted. We also analyzed negatively framed videos of mammalian predators interacting with livestock, to evaluate whether comments on this content were similar to those on vultures. We found that the framing of the information influenced the tone of the comments. Videos showing farmers talking about their livestock losses were more likely to provoke negative comments than videos not including farmer testimonies. The probability of negative comments being posted on videos about vultures was higher than for mammalian predators. Finally, negatively framed videos on vultures had more views over time than positive ones. Our results call for caution in the presentation of wildlife species online, and highlight the need for regulations to be established to prevent the spread of misinformed videos that could magnify existing human-wildlife conflicts.
Using 21st-Century Technologies to Determine the Cognitive Capabilities of a 11,000-Year-Old Perak Man Who Had Brachymesophalangia Type A2
Authors: Abdullah Johari Yap , Saidin Mokhtar , Rajion Zainul Ahmad , Hadi Helmi , Mohamad Norshahidan , Moraes Cicero , Abdullah Jafri Malin
Published: February 2021

Perak Man, named after the state where the skeleton was found, was the most complete skeleton found in Southeast Asia. The funerary artefacts indicate that Perak Man was highly respected, as he was buried at the centre of the highest cave in Lenggong, and he was the only person buried there. A copy of the original skull was made using computed tomography (CT) and 3D printing. Based on the internal structure of the reconstructed skull, the estimated intracranial volume (ICV) is 1,204.91 mL. The hypothetical face of Perak Man was reconstructed according to established forensic methods. Based on his presumed status, Perak Man was likely a respected person in the group and, perhaps, a shaman and the most knowledgeable person in the group regarding survival, hunting, gathering and other aspects of Palaeolithic daily life.
Awareness and Perception Towards Implementation of Dispensing Separation in Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Abdul Ghani Norazila , Kamaruddin Nur ‘Afini Fithriyaani , Mokhtar Nurul Innany
Published: February 2021

Background: Dispensing separation (DS) is a critical policy change that will reduce medical costs, improve population health and increase the quality of healthcare in Malaysia. This study aims to determine the awareness and perception of the public regarding the DS methods.
Methods: This cross-sectional study uses a pre-validated, self-administered questionnaire, which has been administered to 200 residents in Jitra, Kedah, Malaysia. Descriptive and inferential statistics have been used to analyse the data.
Results: Females formed 64.0% of the participants, with Malay being the dominant ethnic group (n = 167, 83.5%); 77.5% of the participants reported they were aware of the role of pharmacists in the healthcare system. However, 35.0% of the participants reported having never heard the term ‘dispensing separation’ in any mainstream media in Malaysia, whereas 73.5% of the participants reported that a pharmacist was more reliable than a physician in providing medicines once the diagnosis had been made and 77.5% of them acknowledged that pharmacists were experts in the field of medication. There was a significant association between the participant’s awareness and the agreement on perceptions toward the implementation of the DS (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Awareness of the implementation of DS among residents in Jitra is still low. However, there is strong evidence of public support and the benefits of DS in Malaysia.
Clinical Skill: The Ebbing Art of Medicine
Authors: Datta Ananda
Published: February 2021

Clinical history taking and physical examination are the essence of clinical medicine. However, the glare of modern diagnostic tools and techniques has overshadowed these basic but indispensable steps of diagnosis. Deterioration of clinical skills is a burning issue in this era due to over-reliance on high-end technology. Poor clinical judgment not only leads to mismanagement but also results in over-utilisation of health care resources. Moreover, with lesser time at the bedside, the physician-patient relationship is also getting compromised.
Assessing serpentinite compressive strength using regression analysis
Authors:   Institute of Mining UB RAS, Kharisov Timur
Published: February 2021

Introduction. Today, the express method for assessing rock compressive strength using the Schmidt hammer is becoming more and more relevant and demanded. Compared to laboratory methods, measurements by this non-destructive express method result in the height of striker rebounding. The device has to be calibrated for further transition from the rebound height Hr to compressive strength in the UCS sample of the rock type under study. Research methodology included selection of hand specimen on the slopes of the Kiembai chrysotile asbestos open pit for laboratory tests. The height of striker rebounding was measured of Proceq RockShmidt Type N Schmidt hammer according to the ASTM method in local areas of exposed massif. Compressive strength of rock samples was tested in the laboratory using Wille Geotechnik servo hydraulic testing system. Research results. Based on the obtained data, an empirical formula has been established describing the dependence between compression strength of serpentinite in the UCS sample and striker height of rebounding of a Schmidt Type N hammer. The author’s results were compared to the ones obtained by the predecessors using a Schmidt Type L hammer when studying physical and mechanical properties of serpentinite in another field. The difference in the empirical formulas is due to the difference in physical and mechanical properties of serpentinite building up the deposits under consideration, as well as the difference in impact energy of the working Schmidt hammers
Applying geoinformation technologies of block modelling to improve the methods of assessing quality indicators of minerals
Authors:   Institute of Mining UB RAS, Kantemirov Valerii , Iakovlev Andrei ,   Institute of Mining UB RAS, Titov Roman ,   Institute of Mining UB RAS
Published: February 2021

Introduction. The article presents the results of developing the procedure of evaluating quality indicators of minerals based on the technology of block modeling with the use of modern mining and geological information systems (MGIS). The flowchart of mineral quality indicators modeling has been proposed, and the outcome of its application has been presented by the example of Serovsky complex ore deposit and Odegeldei coalfield, the Tyva Republic. The presented procedure of block modeling makes it possible to zone the industrial types and sorts of ore in the open pit with a high degree of accuracy, which helps to solve the problems of industrial design, planning and management in the conditions of economic uncertainty, deteriorating mining and geological and mining-process conditions of field development. Research aim is to develop a universal algorithm of block modeling to improve the procedures of evaluating quality indicators. Methodology. The scheme has been developed which establishes the connection between the stages of modeling and process solutions for field opencasting. Based on geologic feature block modeling, the procedure of mineral quality indicators geometrization has been widened and improved. Results. The flexibility of mineral quality block modeling procedure has been proved. It can be applied at any deposit to solve certain mining engineering objectives. Based on the presented scientific results, mineral quality control procedures may be developed, and mining planning may be improved in the mode of quality control. Summary. The proposed methodology is flexible and makes it possible to evaluate quality indicators of minerals to select rational techniques of mineral quality control.
The features of classification in hydrocyclones in the course of titanium magnetite ore grinding
Authors:   Ural State Mining University, Pelevin Aleksei , Sytykh Nikolai ,   EVRAZ Kachkanarsky Ore Mining and Processing Plant
Published: February 2021

Research aim is to assess the use of hydrocyclones in the closed circuit of the second stage of grinding for the conditions of EVRAZ KGOK dressing mill. Methodology. Industrial tests were carried out under various solid phase capacities of two hydrocyclones GTs-710. Industrial testing results and their discussion. Increase in the content of solid and –71 µm class in the feed of the hydrocyclone results in discharge output increase. Decrease in the content of solid and increase in the content of –71 µm class result in the increased content of –71 µm class in the discharge. When increasing the content of solid in the feed of the hydrocyclone, the extraction of all size classes into the discharge of the hydrocyclone increases. At the same time the efficiency of classification by –71 µm class reduces. 84 "Izvestiya vysshikh uchebnykh zavedenii. Gornyi zhurnal". No. 1. 2021 ISSN 0536-1028 Iron content values in hydrocyclone discharge and sand. The classifying hydrocyclone partially separates by density resulting in different content values of iron in discharge and sand. Under pulp high density, the content of iron in the discharge is higher than that of iron in sand. Under low density of feed pulp, there is less iron in the discharge, compared to that in sand; that is due to small particles of titanium magnetite entering the sand. Summary. The indicators of separation by size in hydrocyclone are significantly affected by the content of solid and –71 µm class in the feed. The drawback of the hydrocyclone is partial separation by density (in iron) which results in overgrinding of titanium magnetite in the closed circuit of grinding and higher losses in subsequent procedures of wet magnetic separation. The technologies which make it possible to reduce overgrinding of titanium magnetite in the closed circuit of grinding are as follows: automatic control system for classification in the hydrocyclone, the use of hydraulic screens instead of hydrocyclones, and multi-stage dressing.
Flotation classification in closed-circuit grinding as a way of reducing sulphide ore overgrinding
Authors:   Ural State Mining University, Morozov Iurii , Intogarova Tatiana ,   Mirny Polytechnic Institute (Branch) of North-Eastern Federal University, Valieva Olga ,   Mirny Polytechnic Institute (Branch) of North-Eastern Federal University, Donets Iuliia ,   Mirny Polytechnic Institute (Branch) of North-Eastern Federal University
Published: February 2021

Research object and aim. Flotation classification in closed-circuit grinding is a way of improving copper ore flotation indicators by reducing minerals overgrinding. Due to valuable components froth recovery with their uncovering in the process of grinding, loss of copper in flotation tailings with secondary slime are reduced significantly. The research aims to study the possibility to improve the flotation of copper ore based on the use of flotation classification in the closed-circuit grinding. Methodology. In order to solve the problem, laboratory studies on closed-circuit grinding experimental modeling were carried out in a mode with and without flotation classification of hydraulic classification discharge. In each grinding mode, five stages of closed-cycle simulation have been implemented. Flotation classification was carried out in froth flotation modes with froth treatment with and without the tapered chute. According to experimental results, the loss of copper has been determined with slime in hydraulic classification discharge and flotation classification, and flotation classification end-product balance was calculated when operating in the closed-circuit grinding. Summary. The obtained experimental data prove the possibility of improving copper ore flotation by reducing minerals overgrinding in the course of flotation classification in closed-circuit grinding. The technology of flotation classification with froth treatment in tapered chutes make it possible to obtain prime concentrate with 18% copper mass fraction when extracting 37.7% copper into it, and final tailings in flotation classification discharge with 0.13% copper mass fraction under 2% loss.
Mining sciences in the branch of Earth sciences
Authors:   Institute of Mining UB RAS, Viktor Iakovlev , Aleksei Galianov ,   Ural State Mining University
Published: February 2021

Problem statement. What is mining science? Is it craft, art of “treasure hunters”, or science? What underlies the theory of mineral extraction? What is its place within the system of knowledge of the environment? Discussion. Today there is no precise, clear, and conventional definition of mining science, its matter and object. Certain attempts by numerous leading mining experts to become involved in the discussion 14 "Izvestiya vysshikh uchebnykh zavedenii. Gornyi zhurnal". No. 1. 2021 ISSN 0536-1028 extended significantly the range of applied problems, but generally the problem hasn’t been fully shaped. The ideology of the market is pragmatic (goods-money-goods), while the ideology of science is radiant as soon as it tries to cognize something unbounded. Obvious practical focus of mining historically convinces us of the fact that the mining effectiveness and wide knowledge of the interior, rock properties, law and forms of labor management are inextricably linked. Summary. Mining science should take rightful place among Earth sciences not only because mining is a stimulus to civilization, but also due to a range of life-support problems which mining knowledge deals with.
Measurement and spatiotemporal evolution of geo-economic relationships in China’s sporting goods manufacturing industry
Authors: Yu Zhijiang , Medvid Viktoriia , Le Yuzhong
Published: February 2021

In recent years, continuous changes in geo-economics and environment, especially the rise in global trade protectionism, have severely impacted China’s sporting goods manufacturing industry, which is dominant in international trade. Therefore, this paper attempts to examine the geo-economic environment and influence factors of China’s sporting goods manufacturing industry, and puts forward strategies to improve the competitiveness of China’s sporting goods manufacturing industry and promote its high-quality development.This paper selects indicators that can reflect the geo-economic relationships of competition and complementarity, including household final consumption expenditure (% of GDP), sporting goods import and export trade volumes (% of GDP), FDI (% of GDP) and R&D (% of GDP) from 2013 to 2018. Using the standardized Euclidean distance method, the geo-economic relationship of sporting goods manufacturing industry between China and each One Belt and One Road Initiative (BRI) country is obtained. Statistic results show that the geo-economic relationship of the sporting goods manufacturing industry between China and other BRI countries is more competitive than complementary. Meanwhile, a map generated by the ARCGIS10.0 platform shows that competition between China and the BRI countries increased from 2013 to 2018. According to the analysis of statistical data regarding the aspects of the industrial structure of China’s sporting goods manufacturing industry, geo-economics and geopolitics, respectively, several proposals are put forward for the high-quality development of the sporting goods manufacturing industry in China.
An Analysis of the Persian Translation of the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Based on Juliane House’s (1997) Quality Assessment Model of Translation
Authors: Ronagh Zadeh Sheida , Nemati Azadeh , Bavali Mohammad
Published: February 2021

As quality is one of the most important aspects of translation studies, the researchers aim at analyzing the quality of the Persian translation of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, which is one of the best-selling novels in the world based on House’s (1997) model of translation quality assessment. As it was time-consuming to apply this model to the whole book, twenty sections out of forty-five sections of the English version were selected randomly. In this qualitative-descriptive research, both source text and target text were compared in tables regarding quality. The study revealed that the translator had translated the text overtly, confirming House’s idea, who noted that literary texts should be translated overtly. However, the cultural filter was applied to some parts of the text that were not acceptable in the target culture. Therefore, covert translation was acceptable in some parts. According to the analysis based on House’s model, the Persian translation was almost of good quality. The register, as well as the related sub-branches, was observed well in most parts of the target text. The text, in respect of textual means, was also cohesive and coherent; however, the lexical choice in some parts needed improvement. The researchers also found out that some part of the source text information was not transferred to the target text without any particular reasons. Thus, it was illustrated that although House’s translation quality assessment model is the best translation quality assessment model among other models, it needs improvement. House’s model was not able to analyze the text in respect of information transfer. Therefore, this could be a weak point in House’s model. In short, the translated text was not of high quality as it needs improvement in respect of information transfer and lexical choice.
The Ethnomental Components of F.M. Dostoevsky’s Works
Authors:   Shandong University, School of Foreign Languages and Literature, China, Proskuriakov Maksim , Lanlan Li ,   Shandong University, School of Foreign Languages and Literature, China
Published: February 2021

Purpose of the study: The purpose of the study is to identify the originality and ideological functional status of the ethnomental component in the works of F. Dostoevsky. Methods: The work integrates a complex of modern approaches and methods, mainly focusing on the ideas and principles of the traditional, cultural and historical method, which demonstrates the general cultural, sociological, and psychological aspects of the study of Dostoevsky’s literary heritage. The typological method has contributed to the literary clarification of the ethnomental components in fiction and journalism of the writer. The narratological approach is used to analyze the narrative structure of Dostoevsky’s works, the correlation of the writer’s and other people’s speech, to identify various points of views on the problem, and to establish the ambiguity of the writer’s position. The contextual analysis allowed analyzing the images of characters, first, within the local context and, second, within the macrocontext, which includes other literary sources, appropriate comparisons and build a verification model of the study. Main results: The analysis of the writer’s life, his philosophy of life, sacrifices, social ambivalence, predisposition to reflection, etc. suggests the presence of certain mental foundations. The main ideas, attitudes, spiritual discoveries of the artistic worlds created by the writer are determined by the ethnomental basis of his worldview. This makes it possible to determine and understand the originality and uniqueness of Dostoevsky in the context of Russian literature. Application of the study: The conclusions of the study can serve as the basis for an accurate idea of the correlation of the writer’s worldview and his work. The materials and conclusions of the study can be used in university courses on the history of Russian literature, in special courses and special seminars on the works of Dostoevsky, for term papers, graduation papers, and dissertations. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that the ethnic component in the ideological and artistic system of Dostoevsky who was a Pochvennik writer (i. e. belonged to the Pochvennichestvo movement) was first considered in the context and through the prism of both the life experience of the writer himself and the general anthropological orientation of the writer as well as his understanding of human nature. This study provides not only the opportunity to analyze the ethnic identity of Russian literature but also to trace the influence of the ethnic mentality of Dostoevsky on his worldview embodied in his fiction.
Mapping the Evolution of Crime Fiction as a Genre: Eighteenth Century to the Contemporary Times
Authors:   Doctoral Candidate, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Pilani Campus, Vidyavihar, Pilani, Rajasthan:, Srinivasan Shrija , Shekhawat Sushila ,   ssociate Professor, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Pilani Campus, Vidyavihar, Pilani, Rajasthan, Bhattacharya Somdatta ,   Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal
Published: February 2021

A mystery story which focuses on a crime and the investigation of that crime is commonly understood as a crime fiction narrative. Its ability to excite the readers, challenge their rational abilities and involve them in the gradual unravelling of the mystery is what makes crime fiction a huge success. With innumerable critical works, scholarly study and continued relevance, crime fiction has entered the canon of literature. A genre that closely reflects the socio-political, historical and cultural aspects of the society, it has gradually acquired a significant role both in critiquing the social order and at the same time for documenting history through its gradual evolution and development. This paper attempts to map the evolution of crime fiction from the eighteenth century to the contemporary times. In doing so, the paper aims to study how social changes impact literary traditions. This study also aims to establish the relevance of crime fiction as a literary genre as it evolves into multiple sub-genres, structures itself into specific rules and regulations and metamorphosises into extra-literary forms.
Transformation of Catuspatha in Bali Indonesia: Alteration Ideas from Empty Space to Aesthetic Element of City
Authors:   Faculty of Engineering, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia., Dwijendra Ngakan Ketut Acwin , Wiriantari Frysa ,   Faculty of Engineering, Dwijendra University, Bali, Indonesia, Widiyani Desak Made Sukma ,   Faculty of Engineering, Dwijendra University, Bali, Indonesia, Yulianasari Anak Agung Ayu Sri Ratih ,   Faculty of Engineering, Dwijendra University, Bali, Indonesia
Published: February 2021

Catuspatha in Bali is interpreted not merely as a junction or crossroad but a crossroads that have their own sacred values ??and meanings and are equated with the great crossroads. At the time of the kingdom in Bali catuspatha was the center of the royal capital and meant the center of the country. Meanwhile, since the Dutch occupation in Bali, there has been a tendency to place aesthetic elements as the focal points or landmarks of a city at the center of a catuspatha and this trend was continued by the republican government during independence. The purpose of this study is to uncover the concept of catuspatha, the transformation of concepts, changes in the expression of catuspatha from the kingdom to independence and the impact of the changes. To achieve this goal, an observation was carried out on nine catuspathas of royal heritage in the Bali region with document research and reconstruction through interviews with priests of Shiva, Buddhism, Bachelors, and other elements as well as textual observations in the form of literature, research results, and ancient chronicles. The results obtained from this study indicate a change in the idea where the view of the center of the catuspatha as an empty space turned into an aesthetic element of the city that acts as a traffic sign and also as a city orientation. In the political context, there is an impact on the integrity of traditional values ??in the catuspatha where the symbols of royal power were expressed in the castle’s structure. The central facilities of the kingdom, are transformed into a mayor’s office with subordinate units. In the context of transportation technology, traffic lights are also expressed to regulate the flow of traffic on the catuspatha.
Nautanki: Evolution, Issues and Challenges
Authors:   Department of English, Sri JNMPG College, Lucknow, India, Singh Siddhartha
Published: February 2021

A major form of folk theatre, Nautanki, still holds an important place in the collective consciousness of the rural mass of the north India. The storyline of this musical folk theatre, exceptional in preserving the written texts, is derived from multiple sources ranging from mythology, history, romances, and folklores to contemporary icons. With its emphasis on music, both vocal and instrumental, accompanied by its most important companion Nakkara or Nagara, the highly intensified operative theatre can hold the nerves of thousands of people for the whole night. Due to the pressure of Bollywood and new sources of entertainment, Nautanki started losing its distinctive character, yet its survival has kept the hope alive. The present paper will not only introduce the form in detail, but will also shed light on some of the important issues and challenges in Nautanki today.
Reconstruction of the Costume Elements of the Shilikty “Golden Man”
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Republic of Kazakhstan., Toleubayev Abdesh , Zhumatayev Rinat ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Republic of Kazakhstan, Shakenov Samat ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Published: February 2021

The article contains the reconstruction of the Shilikty “Golden Man” clothing based on multidisciplinary studies of the archeological material from the royal kurgan “Baigetobe” in the Tarbagatai foothills. The authors describe in detail the reconstruction of the anthropological appearance and the results of studying organic samples from the burial complex, as well as explain the final shape of royal attire and justify the details and components of the reconstructed costume. The methodological basis of the study is the systemic approach that allows one to view the categories of the Saka royal clothing as profound systems. Within the approach, the methodology and the recreation of ancient royal clothing rely on a wide range of analogies from Eurasian Saka-Scythian monuments and ethnographic materials. Based on these monuments and materials, the authors have established that certain elements in the clothing of early nomads of Kazakhstan have more in common with the clothing of neighboring tribes of Asian steppes in the early Iron Age. This is evident in the cut, detailing and the décor of clothing recovered from such monuments as Pazyryk, Katanda, Tuyekta and Akalakha. The methodological challenge to study clothing based on archeological data is primarily related to the condition of the source. The authors briefly characterize the organic probes from the kurgan burial chamber that have been studied using regular and digital microscopes and conclude that the clothing of the Shilikty Man was colorful. Within the framework of multidisciplinary research, the authors have conducted an anthropological study of the skeletal remains and the sculptural reconstruction of the person from the Baigetobe kurgan. Anthropologically, this person belongs to the mixed Caucasoid and Mongoloid type with prevalent Caucasoid elements, which agrees with the anthropological features of the ancient population of Central Asia in the early Iron Age. Therefore, gold jewelry, the quality of fabrics and the multilevel burial structure confirm the high profile of the Shilikty Golden Man. The conclusions and results can be used for the reconstruction of the composite image of the nomadic nobility in Central Asia in the early Saka period.
The Image of Syncretic Javanese Women in Digdo Irianto’s Paintings
Authors:   Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia, Yulianto Nanang
Published: February 2021

Through his paintings, Digdo Irianto unveils figures of Javanese women showing an expressive, bold and open face and body gestures. His imagination was based on a cultural change observed in Surakarta society which is heavily dominated by syncretic characteristics, evoking Javanese traditional cultures and modern culture. His conceptual imagination indicates his desire to put a woman in an honorable position where the body can be interpreted as a medium meant to sow and revive a dry soul following the presence of image embedded in modern life. Javanese women can synergize the spirit and essence of Javanese cultural values which uphold philosophical ??and practical, materialistic modern culture.
English Language Teaching: Exploring Enhanced Employability through Soft Skills
Authors:   Srusti Academy of Management, Dash Kabita Kumari , Satpathy SwayamPrabha ,   SOA University.
Published: February 2021

250 under graduates and management students of SOA University of 1st year, taken at random, were selected as subjects in this case study. 3 groups comprising of 30 students in each at random were given training on soft skill viz. grammar, vocabulary and speaking ability with 1 credit hour as extra class on Saturday during course curriculum Rest 160 students in same batch were taken as control. After one year of the of the final examination, means with incubation period of one year after the training period, it was found that 22(73.33%),18(60.0%),and 28(93.33%) students belonging to Grammar, Vocabulary and Speaking ability group, respectively got a placement in the campus selection. The overall placement in the batch of students under trial was estimated as 105(42.0%) and the students without soft skill training was as low as 37(23.13%), recorded in control group.
Paroemias as Explication of Human Qualities in the English Language
Authors:   Buketov Karaganda State University, Kazakhstan, Azharbekova Elvira N. , Mazhitayeva Shara , Omasheva Zhanar M. , Toleubaeva Kamshat , Talaspaeva Zhanar , Zhetpisbay Sholpan
Published: February 2021

The article studies human qualities and cultural features through a zoomorphic cultural code. The authors analyzed English paroemias, which are the most distinctive and culture-specific language system, which contributes to define the native speaker’s worldview features. As a result of the analysis, the authors defined groups of paroemias in which the description of human qualities was found in paroemiological units and figurative content which are related to cultural and national features of the English ethnic group. A component analysis of denotative space of the English paroemias showed that the most relevant for the British are such zoomorphic images as: dog, sheep, cat, horse, ox. The cultural and linguistic specifics, based on paroemias studied, are implicit and serve to create the expressiveness and a figurative meaning and, therefore, are a part of the connotative macro-component. The study, presented here, consulted A. A. Khazan’s English paroemiological dictionary “Russian-English-Latin dictionary of winged words and expressions” (Smolensk: Rusich, 2001), ethnolinguistic and linguocultural scientific works. The target of research is zoonymous proverbs and sayings in the English language. The research focuses on proverbs and sayings zoonyms, in the semantics of which there are cultural and linguistic components characterizing human qualities. The research methods include descriptive, statistic, transformational, distributive and componential analyzes.
Correlation between Blood Pressure and Obesity Parameter against Cystatin-C and Adiponectin Levels in Serum of Obese Adolescent
Authors: Ridwan Ridwan , Febriza Ami , Linggi Elmiana Bongga , Natzir Rosdiana , Tazlim Nurpudji Astuti
Published: February 2021

Background: Obesity contributes to the increased risk of chronic kidney and systemic inflammation. This condition can occur in obese adolescents. Most researches of cystatin-C (cys-C) and adiponectin have been carried out in adult and children subjects. The purpose of this research is to determine differences in serum cys-C and adiponectin levels between obese and normoweight adolescents and their correlation with blood pressure and obesity parameters.Materials and Methods: Twenty-eight obese adolescents and 22 normoweight adolescents aged 15-18 years old participated in this research. After the measurement of blood pressure and obesity parameters, we examined serum cys-C levels as a biomarker for decreased early stage renal function and adiponectin, an antiinflammatory adipokine. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) based on serum cys-C is calculated using the eGFR-Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (eGFR-CKD EPI cys-C equation formula). Results: Cys-C levels in obese adolescents were higher than normoweight adolescents. In contrast, serum adiponectin levels in obese adolescents were lower than for normoweight adolescents. Interestingly, eGFR based on serum cys-C showed no difference, although eGFR in obese adolescents was lower than normoweight adolescent. Serum cys-C was positively correlated with systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC). Serum adiponectin was negatively correlated with SBP, DBP, BMI and WC. SBP is a predictor factor for the increase in serum cys-C and BMI is a predictor factor in the decrease in serum adiponectin levels. Conclusion: There is a decline in early stage kidney function and inflammation in obese adolescents as evidenced by increased serum cyst-C levels and decreased serum adiponectin levels. These two biomarkers correlate with blood pressure, BMI and WC and play a role in the pathomechanism of early stage impairment of kidney function and inflammation in obese adolescents.Keywords: adiponectin, body mass index, cystatin-C, early stage renal diseases, inflammation, systolic blood pressure
Intravenous and Oral Paracetamol Have the Same Effect in Reducing Fever in Pediatric Patients
Authors: Asymida Fitri , Dimyati Yazid , Lubis Bidasari , Lelo Aznan , Ali Muhammad , Pasaribu Ayodhia Pitaloka , Pasaribu Syahril
Published: February 2021

Background: The antipyretic effect of intravenous versus oral paracetamol is not well known. This study was aimed to compare the antipyretic effect of intravenous and oral paracetamol therapy to reduce fever.Materials and Methods: This was an open-label randomized clinical trial study. The subjects were children who presented to Pediatric Ward and Emergency of Haji Adam Malik Hospital, aged from 2 months to 18 years old, with axillary temperature ≥38.0ºC. Subjects were divided into two groups, group 1 received 15 mg/kg paracetamol intravenous and group 2 received the same dose of paracetamol but given through intravenous. The temperature reduction was analyzed by ANOVA, and the change in temperature was recorded at 0, 15, 30, 60, 120, and 180 minutes after drug administration.Results: In the first group, the mean temperature was decreased (p<0.001) from 15 to 180 minutes after the administration of paracetamol. Nausea was documented as the adverse effect for both oral and intravenous administration groups.Conclusion: The administration of 15 mg/kg paracetamol, either though intravenous or oral, have similar effect in reducing fever in children. Paracetamol therapy though intravenous route can be given if it cannot be given orally.Keywords: antipyretic, pediatrics, fever, intravenous, oral, paracetamol
Association of Dietary Patterns with Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) among Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Islam Md. Faridul , Linkon Khan Md. M.R. , Shyfullah Md. , Hassan Mehedi , Aoual Md. E.S. , Alam Md. J.
Published: February 2021

Background:

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing inexplicably day by day
worldwide. When it is not controlled, it has dire consequences for health. However, diet is the main
factor in triggering glycemic parameters.

Objectives:

This study was designed to investigate the association between dietary intake and glycated
hemoglobin among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients.

Methods:

In total, 98 previously diagnosed T2DM patients in Tangail, Bangladesh, were evaluated.
Dietary patterns were evaluated using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Relevant biochemical,
socio-demographic, anthropometric, and diabetes-related information assays were carried out using the
standard protocol.

Results:

Respondent’s mean energy intake was found to be 1752 kcal/day. The ratio of energy supplied
by protein, fat, and carbohydrate was 15.4%, 25.7%, and 59.9%, respectively. In this study, the
mean HbA1c in type 2 diabetic patients was found to be 8.9%. The high HbA1c group (HbA1c
>10.0%) had significantly lower protein, fat, and carbohydrate intake than other low HbA1c groups
(HbA1c <6.5%, 6.5-8.0%, 8.0-10.0%). No significant association was found between carbohydrate
intake and HbA1c (p=0.331). Also, after adjusting for diabetes treatment, there was no significant relationship
found between carbohydrate intake and change in HbAlc in any of the three treatments (Diet +
Oral Hypoglycemic Agents, Diet + Insulin, and Diet + Oral Hypoglycemic Agents + Insulin) strata.
Whereas, there was a significant relationship found between carbohydrate intake and change in HbAlc
in only diet treatment patients (P<0.001). There was no significant association found between protein
intake and HbA1c (Χ2(3)>=0.790, p=0.852).

Conclusion:

The dietary carbohydrate, protein and fat exhibited no significant relationship with
HbA1c, suggesting that any factors without diet could be responsible for increasing glycated hemoglobin.
Isolation, Identification and In Vitro Test for the Biocontrol Potential of Trichoderma viride on Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Lycopersici
Authors: Ayele Tsegaye Mekuria , Gebremariam Guesh Desta , Patharajan Subban
Published: February 2021

Introduction:

Tomato production in Ethiopia is challenged by many pests and diseases. Fusarium wilt is one of the most important diseases of tomato affecting its productivity.

Methods:

Tomato tissue and soil samples were collected from tomato farmlands around Aksum town to isolate and identify pathogenic Fusarium species and Trichoderma species with biocontrol efficacy. Samples were processed in the Aksum University Biotechnology laboratory following standard procedures.

Results and Discussion:

Eight Fusarium and five Trichoderma isolates were obtained. Six of the Fusarium isolates were identified as Fusarium oxysporum, whereas the remaining two were Fusarium equiseti and Fusarium circinatum. Detached leaf bioassay of the F. oxysporum on tomato leaves showed leaf lesion on the tomato variety, Melka oda. The isolated Trichoderma strains were screened for biocontrol potential against virulent F. oxysporum in vitro. The Trichoderma isolate showing the highest biocontrol efficacy against the virulent Fusarium was morphologically identified as Trichoderma viride. in vitro F. oxysporum-T. viride dual culture assay demonstrated that T. viride inhibits the growth of F. oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici with 76.94% growth inhibition.

Conclusion:

Fusarium oxysporum is prevalent in tomato growing farmlands covered in this study. T. viride identified in this study is an effective biocontrol agent for the identified F. oxysporum fsp. lycopersici in vitro.
К 125-летию со дня рождения лауреата Нобелевской премии академика Николая Николаевича Семенова Фотокатализируемая ферроценом полимеризация цианат-эфиров для 3D-печати
Authors: Сорин Е.С. , Гуров Д.А. , Малков Г.В. , Новиков Г.Ф.
Published: February 2021

The kinetic studies of photodissociation of ferrocene in the oligomer of bisphenol A dicyanate were done using photospectroscopy. Thermograms of polymerization of the bisphenol A dicyanate oligomer in the presence of photodissociated ferrocene were also obtained. Based on kinetic calculations and analysis of thermograms, conclusion has been made regarding the possibility and promising use of a system based on the oligomer bisphenol A dicyanate and ferrocene for 3D printing.
Зажигание борсодержащих высокоэнергетических материалов на основе окислителя и полимерного связующего
Authors: Коротких А.Г. , Сорокин И.В. , Слюсарский К.В. , Архипов В.А.
Published: February 2021

The use of aluminum borides is a promising direction in the development of modern fuel compositions and aircraft. The paper presents experimental data on the kinetics of oxidation of micro-sized powders of aluminum, amorphous boron, aluminum borides AlB2 and AlB12 in air when heated at a constant rate of 10 °C/min., as well as the results of laser ignition of high-energy materials based on ammonium perchlorate, ammonium nitrate, inert and active combustible binders containing these metal powders. It was found that the use of boron-based powders makes it possible to reduce the temperatures of the onset and intensive oxidation, and to increase their completeness of oxidation in comparison with pure aluminum. The obtained dependences of the ignition delay time on the heat flux density showed that AlB2 and AlB12 powders included in the HEM based on ammonium perchlorate, ammonium nitrate, and an active binder are the most effective metal fuels in terms of reducing the ignition delay time and the heat input.
Влияние широкополосных флуктуаций скорости вращения на течения в сферических слоях
Authors: Жиленко Д.Ю. , Кривоносова О.Э.
Published: February 2021

The results of a numerical study of isothermal axisymmetric flows of a viscous incompressible fluid in rotating spherical layers in the presence of random small-amplitude oscillations in the rotation velocity of the inner sphere relative to a constant in time average value are presented. Two cases are considered: rotation of the inner sphere only and rotation of spheres with equal angular velocities. It was shown that in these two cases flows response to the introduction of perturbations is different. A comparison with the experiment was made, which confirms the possibility, obtained during calculations, of average velocity increase in certain areas of the flow with an increase in the fluctuations amplitude.
Поперечная электрическая проводимость и диэлектрическая проницаемость поликристаллического металла
Authors: Ньюнг Лам Тхи , Юшканов А.А.
Published: February 2021

The behavior of a degenerate electron plasma under the action of an alternating transverse electric field of weak intensity is considered. The linearized kinetic equation for electrons in a polycrystalline metal is considered. This kinetic equation takes into account the scattering of electrons at the boundaries of crystallites of a polycrystalline metal. On the basis of this equation, an expression is obtained for the transverse conductivity and transverse dielectric constant of a polycrystalline metal.
Оптимальные условия легирования никелем для повышения эффективности кремниевых фотоэлементов
Authors: Бахадырханов М.К. , Кенжаев З.Т.
Published: February 2021

Исследована стабильность обогащенного никелем поверхностного слоя кремния при термообработках. При термообработках ниже 900oC обогащенный никелем слой сохраняется. Установлено, что легирование кремниевого фотоэлемента никелем приводит к улучшению эффективности независимо от глубины залегания p-n-перехода. Оптимальные условия диффузии никеля в кремний --- T=800-850oC, t=30 min. Наблюдался рост тока короткого замыкания фотоэлементов, легированных никелем, во всей исследованной области спектра. Показано, что легирование никелем до формирования p-n-перехода фотоэлемента является более эффективным и технологичным. Улучшение параметров фотоэлемента при легировании никелем в основным связано с свойствами поверхностного слоя. Ключевые слова: кремний, фотоэлемент, легирование никелем, диффузия, термоотжиг, кластер, поверхностный слой.