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Prevalence of Malocclusion among School Children of Biratnagar, Nepal
Authors: Giri Nidhi , Acharya Anand , Yadav Kanika
Published: August 2021

Introduction: Various forms of malocclusion are a matter of serious concern in Nepalese population. This study was carried out to understand the prevalence of malocclusion among the school children of Biratnagar. The objective of this research is to find out the prevalence of malocclusion of children from different schools of Biratnagar visiting the Pedodontics and Orthodontics department of Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar.
Materials and Method: A descriptive cross sectional study method was used in this research. Data was collected by using direct observation of the subjects and occlusal assessment was done according to Angle’s classification and Dewey’s modification types of class I, class II and class III malocclusion.
Result: Subjects with normal occlusion was found to be 39 % and with malocclusion was found to be 61%. Among them, class I malocclusion (60%) and angles class II div I subjects (88.33%) were in majority of the total study population.
Conclusion: The present study helps to determine the prevalence of malocclusion and need of orthodontic treatment for the school children of Biratnagar
Suffocated Maxillary Central Incisors (Surgical and Orthodontic Management): A Report of Two Cases
Authors: Sah Barun Kumar , Giri Jamal , Koirala Bandana , Dali Mamta , Shrestha Sneha
Published: August 2021

Clinically, supernumerary teeth are able to cause different local disorders and the most common one is impaction of maxillary incisors. Impacted maxillary incisors substantially affect esthetics, function, and self‑esteem of patients. Impaction of maxillary permanent incisor is a rare clinical entity in dental practice. Although impaction of a permanent tooth is rarely diagnosed during the mixed dentition period, an impacted central incisor is usually diagnosed accurately when there is delay in the eruption of tooth. Multiple treatment options are available for impacted incisors. Surgical-orthodontic treatment is one of the alternative option for the correction. Early diagnosis and management of supernumer¬ary teeth is important to prevent the need for more complex surgical and orthodontic treatment. Here, we present a report of two cases of impacted maxillary incisors and its management
PEMBERDAYAAN JAMAAH MELALUI PENDIDIKAN LIFE SKILLS PADA MASJID AL-ANWAR GONDANG WONOSOBO
Authors: Saridudin Saridudin
Published: August 2021

This research is motivated by the large number of mosques in Indonesia that have complete facilities, but the management of these facilities is used more to generate mosque income alone, and its use tends to be more on the aspects of worship, social, formal education and daâ€™wah less emphasis on empowering and involving jamaah in various aspects especially in life skills education. This paper aims to find out how the implementation of life skills education is held at Al-Anwar Mosque and how it affects the socio-economic conditions of pilgrims. Data collection is done by interview, observation, and study documentation. The results showed that there were several life skills education taught and transformed by Al-Anwar mosque to the audience including cinematography, photography, graphic design, MC Javanese language skills (pranoto adicoro), and coffee processing with the brand â€œPereng Gantungâ€. Also, the mosque makes the Digital Mosque program. Takmir provides various facilities such as fingerprint, trigger, free wifi, and website. The results of the study concluded, first, the Al-Anwar mosque functions not only as a place of worship, preaching, and education but as a place for life skills education. Second, life skills education at Al-Anwar Mosque is supported by several factors including the innovation of young management, support from community leaders, and digital mosque programs. Third, life skills education held at Al-Anwar Mosque affects improving the pilgrimâ€™s economy.
IMPLEMENTASI PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI SMP ISLAM TERPADU DI KALANGAN NU
Authors: Zakiyah Zakiyah
Published: August 2021

Artikel ini membahas tema pelaksanaan Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Islam Terpadu (SMP IT) Syakur Al Marzuki yang berada di desa Nglingi Bareng Kecamatan Ngasem, Kabupaten Bojonegoro, Jawa Timur. Topik ini penting dikaji karena PAI merupakan mata pelajaran wajib yang harus diberikan kepada peserta didik dan pada saat yang sama dalam beberapa tahun terakhir perkembangan sekolah-sekolah dengan label Islam Terpadu (IT) semakin berkembang dan bermunculan, tidak saja sekolah yang masuk ke dalam jaringan Sekolah Islam Terpadu (SIT), namun juga sekolah yang berafiliasi dengan organisasi Islam seperti Muhammadiyah dan Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) membuka sekolah dengan model ini, salah satunya adalah SMP IT Syakur Al Marzuki yang berafilisasi dengan NU. Artikel ini ditulis berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilaksanakan pada tahun 2018. Adapun data dikumpulkan dengan beberapa metode meliputi wawancara, observasi dan studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian ini memperlihatkan bahwa SMP IT Syakur Al Marzuki melaksanakan PAI pada proses pembelajaran di dalam kelas dan melalui pembiasaan ibadah, serta perilaku. Meskipun berlabel IT, sekolah ini menyasar anak-anak dari keluarga menengah ke bawah  di wilayah sekitar sekolah ini untuk dapat melanjutkan belajar dengan biaya murah dan gratis, serta mendapatkan pendidikan agama Islam secara komprehensif. Sekolah ini juga mempunyai program unggulan “tahfiz” dan menyediakan pesantren untuk siswa-siswinya.
DERADICALIZATION OF CHILDREN TERRORISM IN BRSAMPK HANDAYANI, JAKARTA
Authors: Zada Khamami , Suardi Suardi , Khasanah Latifatul , Aderina Aderina , Fathudin Fathudin
Published: August 2021

Acts of terrorism in Indonesia no longer has involved adults, but also has involved children. Handling of children involved in terrorism has also been conducted by the government. This study aims to analyze the handling of children involved in terrorism at the Center for the Social Rehabilitation of Children in Need of Special Protection (BRSAMPK) and the Handayani Special School for Emotions (SLBe), Jakarta. The problem of this research is the deradicalization carried out by BRSAMPK Handayani and SLBe Handayani to children involved in terrorism. This study is qualitative research that use case study and data are collected by observations and in-depth interviews. This study found that the Handayani BRSAMPK has handled children involved in terrorism by carrying out rehabilitation and deradicalization, while the Handayani SLBe has provided access to education and deradicalization that is inserted in the subjects. The deradicalization is carried out with an integrative approach under the program of special education services, of rehabilitation and of deradicalization.
PERAN DAN KONTESTASI PATRON AGAMA DALAM PENGUATAN RESILIENSI KOMUNITAS RAWAN BENCANA GANDA (DOUBLE DISASTER) DI TENGAH PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Tessa Adhis , Gardono Sudjatmiko Iwan
Published: August 2021

In dealing with disasters, the community is known to have resilience which is often triggered by the power and role of patrons, especially religious patrons. The purpose of this study is to explain in depth the contestation of the power of religious patrons in strengthening the resilience of double disaster-prone communities in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Foucault (2002), power does not come from outside but from within. Power carries out its role through a series of rules and certain systems so as to produce a kind of chain of power. This research method uses a mix method, namely conventional qualitative ethnography in the field with digital ethnography methods, and quantitative methods of Social Network Analysis. This study explains various aspects related to the role of religious patrons who have religious legitimacy and spirituality, contestation and differences in understanding and approach, and social mechanisms in strengthening the resilience of double disaster-prone communities to efforts to strengthen community preparedness in dealing with various disasters, especially in the Covid-19 emergency situation. The role of Islamic religious patron groups is seen in efforts to reduce the risk of double disasters in the form of landslides and earthquakes amid the Covid-19 pandemic in Wonosobo. On the other hand, the role of Catholic religious groups is clearly seen in efforts to reduce the risk of double disasters in the form of an earthquake and Cyclone Seroja amidst the Covid-19 pandemic in the Ngada area. The contestation of internal religious understanding is very clear in Wonosobo, and not seen in Ngada. This is due to the centralistic system of Catholic religion which is able to minimize differences in religious understanding.
Mild Cognitive Impairment: Some Aspects of Diagnosis and Therapy
Authors:   I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University) (a Federal Government Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education), Russian Federation Ministry of Health, Grishina D.A. ,   Moscow, Russian Federation, Lokshina A.B. ,   I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University) (a Federal Government Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education), Russian Federation Ministry of Health; Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: August 2021

Objective of the Paper: To describe the modern approaches to diagnosis and management of moderate cognitive disorders (MCD). Key Points. MCD is a transition between normal characteristics of cognitive functions and dementia. Prevalence of MCD is extremely high; with improper diagnosis and management, the condition can develop to dementia. Currently there are no generally accepted recommendations on MCD medications. We have used an example of a MCD patient to demonstrate cognitive defect stabilisation within 1 year with memantine therapy. The use of the medicine at pre-dementia stage of Alzheimer's disease is discussed. Conclusion. Timely diagnosis and proper management of MCD syndrome are very important taking into account a high risk of their progression to dementia. Memantine is a promising medication possessing neuroprotective activity and prolonging the period of patient independence. Clinical studies of memantine for non-dementia cognitive disorders should be conducted, where the duration of therapy is sufficient to assess its neuroprotective effects. Keywords: cognitive disorders, moderate cognitive disorders, memantine.
Non-invasive Neural Stimulation with Cefaly in Headache Management
Authors:   I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University) (a Federal Government Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education), Russian Federation Ministry of Health, Kiryanova E.A. ,   Moscow, Russian Federation, Tabeeva G.R. ,   I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University) (a Federal Government Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education), Russian Federation Ministry of Health; Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: August 2021

Objective of the Review: To discuss headache (HA) therapy using neural stimulation; to compare the efficiency and usability of the modern methods of peripheral neural stimulation in management of migraine and cluster HA. Key Points. The article describes up-to-date non-invasive peripheral neural stimulation in HA. We presented results of international clinical trials to compare neural stimulation in various treatment regimens and placebo at migraine and cluster HA. The rate of side effects in each method of exposure are described. Conclusion. Cefaly is a leader among peripheral neural stimulation methods available in the Russian Federation: its efficiency has been studied and verified in multicentre studies; the safety and compliance profile is one of the highest. Keywords: neural stimulation, neural modulation, migraine with aura, migraine without aura, episodic migraine, chronic migraine, cluster headache.
Hypomimia and Methods of Its Diagnostics in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Authors:   Professor V.F. Voyno-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University (a Federal Government-funded Educational Institution of Higher Education), Russian Federation Ministry of Health, Khomchenkova A.A. ,   Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation, Prokopenko S.V. ,   Professor V.F. Voyno-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University (a Federal Government-funded Educational Institution of Higher Education), Russian Federation Ministry of Health; Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation
Published: August 2021

Objective of the Review: To present information of hypomimia manifestations and methods of its diagnostics in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) used in scientific trials and clinical practice. Key Points. One of the most significant manifestations of PD is hypomimia. Most commonly, this syndrome is evaluated using the unified PD rating scale which allows analysing patient’s hypomimia subjectively. There are studies which are based on objective methods for computeraided hypomimia diagnostics. Conclusion. To the date, there is insufficient information regarding objective characteristics of hypomimia. The issue of interrelation between hypomimia and generalised hypokinesia and possible cross-correction of these syndromes remains unclear. It is necessary to develop an objective, affordable and simple method for facial expression assessment to be used in routine neurological practice. Keywords: Parkinson’s disease, hypokinesia, mimics, hypomimia, videoanalysis.
Neuro-Orthopedic Criteria of Dorsopathy in Pregnant Women
Authors:   A Medclinic Medical centre, Radzinskaya E.V. ,   Moscow, Russian Federation, Damulin I.V. ,   V.P. Serbsky National Medical Research Center for Psychiatry and Narcology (a Federal Government-funded Institution), Russian Federation Ministry of Health; Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: August 2021

Study Objective: To improve the diagnostic and therapeutic efficiency of dorsopathy in pregnant women by introducing a neuro-orthopedic examination algorithm. Study Design: prospective cohort study. Materials and Methods. The study enrolled 171 pregnant women: 87 dorsopathy patients (study group) and 84 healty women (controls). Inclusion criteria in both groups were progressive single uterine pregnancy, while the inclusion criterion for the study group was lower back pain (LBP) or pelvic ring pain (PRP). Neuro-orthopedic examination complied with the Russian clinical recommendations. Study Results. Neuro-orthopedic criteria to differentiate between pregnant women with or without dorsopathy were lower craniosacral rhythm (7.37 ± 1.53 vs. 8.14 ± 1.46 cycle/min, р = 0.002); sacral counternutation (odds ratio (OR) = 2.66); somatic dysfunctions (SD) in the lower and/or middle third of the right shank, right knee, Th11 NSRL, right clavicle, atlantooccipital joint, cuniform bone (left torsion), dura mater. SD in the right hip and pubic symphysis was included into gestation-associated changes which were unrelated to dorsopathy (LBP and PRP). A probability of LBP and PRP during pregnancy is higher in right sacroiliac joint SD (OR = 13.28; 95% CI: 1.69-104.59). Conclusion. It is reasonable to use osteopathic methods in dorsopathy (LBP and PRP) during pregnancy. Neuro-orthopedic differential diagnosis of lower back and pelvic ring pain reduces the risk of unjustified therapy to prolong pregnancy. Keywords: dorsalgia, somatic dysfunction, pregnancy, neuro-orthopedic examination.
Cognitive Disorders and Neuropsychiatric Sequellae Associated with COVID-19
Authors:   Moscow Research and Practice Center for Medical Rehabilitation, Restorative and Sports Medicine (a State Autonomous Healthcare Institution), Moscow City Department of Health, Kostenko E.V. ,   Moscow, Russian Federation,   N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (a Federal Government Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education), Russian Federation Ministry of Health; Moscow, Russian Federation, Eneeva M.A. ,   Moscow Research and Practice Center for Medical Rehabilitation, Restorative and Sports Medicine (a State Autonomous Healthcare Institution), Moscow City Department of Health; Moscow, Russian Federation, Petrova L.V. ,   Moscow Research and Practice Center for Medical Rehabilitation, Restorative and Sports Medicine (a State Autonomous Healthcare Institution), Moscow City Department of Health; Moscow, Russian Federation, Pogonchenkova I.V. ,   Moscow Research and Practice Center for Medical Rehabilitation, Restorative and Sports Medicine (a State Autonomous Healthcare Institution), Moscow City Department of Health; Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: August 2021

Objective of the Review: To summarise and analyse references published during COVID-19 pandemic regarding possible pathogenic mechanisms of neuropsychiatric and cognitive disorders (CD) in COVID patients, based on their manifestations, changes in severity and course of the disease associated with comorbid CD. Key Points. CDs following an acute COVID-19 period, especially in combination with comorbid cognitive disorders, are often diagnosed in various age groups of patients. Since the risk that mild CDs progress and transform to moderate and severe CDs in these patients is higher than the statistically average value, clinicians should be aware of the significance of early diagnosis of cognitive disorders. In selecting methods for psychological diagnostics and correction, it is advisable to rely of the data and lessons learnt from earlier SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV pandemics. Conclusion. A multi-disciplinary approach to organisation of medical rehabilitation involving physiological and cognitive screening will allow personifying neuropsychologic rehabilitation programs, thus improving both short-term and long-term rehabilitation outcomes. Keywords: cognitive disorders, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, medical rehabilitation.
Peculiarities of Psychotic Insight and Its Presentation in Patient’s Diary
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Byshok S.O. ,   Moscow, Russian Federation, Rupchev G.E. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University; Moscow, Russian Federation,   Scientific Centre of Mental Health; Moscow, Russian Federation, Semenova N.D. ,   V.P. Serbsky National Medical Research Center for Psychiatry and Narcology (a Federal Government-funded Institution), Russian Federation Ministry of Health; Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: August 2021

Study Objective: To study manifestations of insight (disease awareness) in paranoid schizophrenia patients; to demonstrate criticality dynamics during individual and social development and its possible actualisation (or re-actualisation). Study Design: descriptive study, case study. Materials and Methods. We have studied unstructured self-reports (diaries) of a patient with paranoid schizophrenia during three periods: February 2000, October — December 2000, and November — December 2002. Our work involved identification of diary entries which corresponded to at least one insight characteristic; psychopathological analysis of fragments; identification of psychopathological objects in insight focuses; and analysis of quality changes in insight focus. Key Points. There are a number of Russian and foreign approaches to the notion of insight in mental disorders. A quality analysis of unstructured self-reports of the patient facilitated a number of important assumptions, including a hypothesis of a specific form of criticality, which we call psychotic. Conclusion. The issue of insight in severe psychiatric disorders, especially in schizophrenia, has been studied poorly and is a burning aspect in psychiatry and clinical psychology. Keywords: insight in psychiatric disorders, diaries by schizophrenia patients, clinical case analysis method, criticality in mentally ill individuals.
Shear strength model and prediction of failure mode for multi-spiral column
Authors: Huy Ngo Si , Tan Nguyen Ngoc , Hong Mai Thi
Published: August 2021

The damage of reinforced concrete columns due to shear is often serious, so this type of failure should be avoided from the design. In this paper, a model derived based on the discrete computational method is proposed to calculate the shear strength of column carried by multi-spiral transverse reinforcement, accounting for the effect of compression depth. Furthermore, based on this model, a method is proposed to predict the failure mode of multi-spiral columns. The test database of multi-spiral columns from previous studies is used to validate both the shear strength and failure mode predictions. The proposed model with a crack angle of 40 degrees gives the best estimation of the shear strength of multi-spiral columns, and the proposed method predicts well the failure mode of these columns. To avoid shear failure, the ratio of the minimum shear strength calculated from the proposed model with a crack angle of 40 degrees to the shear force based on the moment-curvature analysis is suggested to be larger than 1.2.
Influences of shrinkage reducing admixture on the mechanical properties, drying shrinkage, water absorption and porosity of Portland cement mortar
Authors: Chinh Nguyen Van
Published: August 2021

Drying shrinkage is the main cause of early age cracking of concrete and mortar. A wide range of research has been conducted to reduce the drying shrinkage, including using fibres or chemical admixtures. This paper investigated the effect of shrinkage reducing admixture on the flexural strength, compressive strength, drying shrinkage, water absorption and porosity of mortar. The mix compositions were ordinary Portland cement (OPC) : sand : liquid = 1: 1: 0.38 in which liquid consisted of water and shrinkage reducing admixture (SRA). SRA was used at the proportions of 2%, 4%, and 7% by weight of cement. The test results show that SRA reduces the flexural and compressive strengths of mortar. The reduction in flexural strength and compressive strength at 28 days is 14% and 25%, respectively at 7% SRA dosage. In addition, SRA significantly reduces the drying shrinkage and water absorption of mortar. At 7% SRA dosage, the drying shrinkage at 53 days is reduced by 60% while the water absorption rate at 24 hours is reduced by 54%. However, SRA has a minor effect on the pore size distribution, effective porosity, and cumulative intrusion volume of mortar.
Applying the noncooperative game model for compensation concept in contractor selection process for large-scale projects
Authors: Son Pham Vu Hong , Anh Phan Kim
Published: August 2021

Nowadays, the scale of construction projects has been larger and more complex, the tender preparation is often costly to the bidder thus. It is becoming one of the primary barriers for attracting bidder’s involvement, as well as contractor's encouraging high effort. Bid compensation concept is proposed as a reward to foster the bidder participating in a higher endeavor. Game theory is ideal for modeling the dynamics and deriving high-effort strategies for bid compensation. The experiment results have demonstrated the owner can gain benefit by using rational compensation. The sensitivity analysis also shows the interest correlation between the owner and bidders. By choosing a proper strategy based on Nash Equilibrium solutions, both the owner and bidders can reach to win-win situation.
A New Range of Chitosan Based Nano-antiviral Agents
Authors: Garay-Jimenez Julio
Published: August 2021

The current study involves the synthesis of fourteen analogs of oligochitosan and their screening for antiviral potential against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Coxsackie virus. The synthesized oligochitosan analogs were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and FTIR techniques. HIV-1 p24 ELISA was performed using HIV-1 p24 antigen capture assay in order to estimate the viral infectivity loss. It was observed that sulfated oligochitosan was devoid of antiviral activity as compared to oligochitosan UN102 analog. The rest of UN102 analogs which include N-thiol (UN105), N-glutaryl (UN106), N-Azido (UN111) and N-phthaloyl (UN114) and N-citric analog (UN117) exhibited antiviral activity against HIV. The UN102 also decreased viral infection caused by RSV. In addition, UN102 was found to bind Coxsackie virus, which causes autoimmune myocarditis. The findings were of great interest to proceed for the development of novel antiviral agents.
Solving the human sustainability problem in short-termist societies
Authors: Maxton Graeme , Randers Jorgen
Published: August 2021

Society has so far failed to create a sustainable economic system because all conventional attempts to change the current paradigm lead to a short-term decline in the rate economic growth, resulting in higher inequality and unemployment, outcomes which are politically unacceptable. This article shows how to overcome this hurdle, by adopting 13 unconventional policies which reduce unemployment and inequality while cutting greenhouse-gas emissions, regardless of what happens to economic growth, and so allow for a gradual transition to a sustainable system in short-termist societies.
Agrowth Instead of Anti-and Pro-Growth: Less Polarization, More Support for Sustainability/Climate Policies
Authors: Van den Bergh Jeroen
Published: August 2021

An agrowth strategy, defined as being agnostic and indifferent about GDP growth, is proposed as an alternative to unconditional anti-and pro-growth strategies. It is argued that such a strategy can contribute to reducing scientific and political polarization in the long-standing debate on growth versus the environment. Hence, it can broaden urgently needed support for serious sustainability and climate policies. The exposition includes a novel graphical illustration, a summary of recent surveys of citizens and scientists regarding support for an agrowth position, and a discussion of implications for population growth and policies.
Anticipating urbanization-led land cover change and its impact on local climate using time series model: a study on Dhaka city
Authors: Debnath Ripan
Published: August 2021

Urbanization-led changes in natural landscape often result in environmental degradation and subsequently contribute to local climate variability. Therefore, apart from global climate change, Dhaka city’s ongoing rapid urban growth may result in altering future local climate patterns significantly. This study explores transition relationships between urbanization (population), land cover, and climate (temperature) of Dhaka city beginning in 1975 through to forecast scenarios up to 2035. Satellite image, geographic, demographic, and climatic data were analyzed. Change in core urban land cover (area) was regarded as a function of population growth and was modeled using linear regression technique. The study developed and validated a time series (ARIMA) model for predicting mean maximum temperature change where (forecasted) land cover scenarios were regressors. Throughout the studied period, the city exhibited an increasing urbanization trend that indicated persistent growth of core urban land cover in future. As a result, the city’s mean maximum temperature was found likely to increase by around 1.5-degree Celsius during 2016–2035 on average from that of observed 1996–2015 period. It is expected that findings of this study may help in recognizing urbanization-led climate change easily, which is crucial to effective climate change management actions and urban planning.
Achieving a post-growth green economy
Authors: Booth Douglas
Published: August 2021

A transformation in human values in a ‘post-materialist’ direction by middle-class youth around the world may be setting the stage for a new reality of near-zero economic growth and a sustainable and healthy global biosphere. Evidence from the World Values Survey suggests that a global expansion of post-material values and experiences leads to (1) a reduction in consumption-oriented activities, (2) a shift to more environmentally friendly forms of life that include living at higher, more energy efficient urban densities, and (3) active political support for environmental improvement. Such behavioral shifts provide a foundation for a turn to a slow-growth or even no-growth economy in comparatively affluent countries to the benefit of a healthier global biosphere. To set the stage for a ‘post-growth green economy’ that features climate stability and a substantially reduced ecological footprint, the timing is right for a ‘Green New Deal’ that focuses on de-carbonizing the global economy and has the side-benefit of fostering an economic recovery from the Covid-19 global recession currently underway. The financing of global decarbonization by the world’s wealthiest countries is affordable and could stimulate much needed economic improvements in developing countries by creating within them modern, efficient clean energy systems that can serve as a basis for increased economic prosperity. Such prosperity will in turn accelerate declines in population fertility and result ultimately in reduced global population growth.
We know how many people the earth can support
Authors: Tucker Christopher
Published: August 2021

A quarter century after Joel Cohen asked the essential question “How Many People can the Earth Support?”, this article offers an answer, based on new science and geographical analysis, and asserts that we have long ago exceeded our planet’s long term ecological carrying capacity that optimistically can only support 3 billion modern industrialized humans. While agreeing that strategies based on reducing consumption are sorely needed to live within our planet’s carrying capacity, the impending explosion of the global middle class promises to render consumption-only strategies inadequate, in the face of runaway population growth and the accumulation of massive ecological debt. Noting recent studies that project global population to begin to decrease in 2064 after peaking at 9.7B, it is asked why we don’t act now to accelerate this already inevitable trend with enhanced investment in women’s empowerment, education, and access to family planning technologies. This paper calls for a goal of achieving 1.5 total fertility rate (TFR) by 2030 to bend the global population curve, begin relieving the ecological burden humanity has foisted on our planet, and to decrease human population as we approach 2100 to something closer to the long term ecological carrying capacity of our planet.
Evaluation of the efficiency of using individual biogas plants for processing biowaste of peasant farms
Authors: Pryshliak Natalia
Published: August 2021

The purpose of the article is to determine the prospects for the introduction of biogas technologies by households in Ukraine and the energy, economic and environmental benefits from their use. Research methods. Dialectical methods of cognition of processes and phenomena, analysis and synthesis were used - to study the current state of waste accumulation by households; empirical - for a comprehensive assessment of the current state of household provision; scientific abstraction - to summarize the results, form conclusions and determine the prospects for biogas production in peasant households in Ukraine. Research results. The analysis of the main characteristics of households in Ukraine is carried out and the prerequisites for organizing the production of biogas by households are determined. According to the assessment of household income and expenses, it was determined that the costs of housing and communal services tend to grow. In addition, the prices for natural gas for the population will also grow, thus replacing natural gas with biogas of our own production becomes especially relevant. The potential of biogas production from household waste in Ukraine has been analyzed. The positive economic and environmental factors of the construction of individual biogas plants for rural residents are characterized. A number of measures have been proposed to facilitate the construction of individual biogas plants. The positive effects of waste and wastewater utilization have been determined. Proposals have been formulated for the development of individual biogas plants in Ukraine. Scientific novelty. The advantages of biogas production in individual biogas plants from biowaste in Ukraine have been substantiated. The economic benefits of biogas production by households are presented. Possible obstacles for the construction of individual biogas plants are considered. Practical significance. The applied significance of the results is considered as the basis for the formation of a strategy for the production of biofuels from agricultural crops and waste in Ukraine. Tabl.: 6. Figs.: 3. Refs.: 13.
Foreign economic activity and the performance of the agricultural sector of Ukraine's economy
Authors: Hadzalo Yaroslav , Luzan Yurii
Published: August 2021

The purpose of the article is to identify and assess the main trends and scientifically substantiate the need to improve state policy in matters of foreign economic activity of the agricultural sector of the Ukrainian economy. Research methods. In the course of the study, a set of methods for analyzing statistical data that characterize the dynamics and corresponding trends were used. The dialectical and logical methods of scientific knowledge, a systematic approach to the study of processes are applied. Research results. Considered and analyzed the current state and proved the presence of the main negative trends in the development of foreign economic activity of the agrarian sector of the Ukrainian economy at the present stage, suggested ways to improve state regulation. Scientific novelty. The study of the processes of foreign economic activity of the agrarian sector of the Ukrainian economy received further development, an assessment of the existing mechanisms of state regulation was carried out, the necessity was proved and the ways of their improvement were identified. Practical significance. The results and conclusions of the study can be used by government bodies to improve the state agrarian policy, in the educational process and by business entities. Tabl.: 6. Figs.: 1. Refs.: 16.
Prospects for foreign trade in agri-food products between Ukraine and Asian countries
Authors: Dukhnytskyi Bohdan
Published: August 2021

The purpose of the article is to analyze the indicators of foreign trade in agri-food products between Ukraine and Asian countries, to assess the potential of its development with taking into account latest trends in the world agricultural market. Research methods. Methods used: theoretical generalization - for characterizing the production and foreign trade of agri-food products in Asian countries, analysis and synthesis - for considering the dynamics and commodity structure of mutual agricultural trade between Ukraine and Asian countries, general studying an agricultural system of the region, comparative evaluation - for forming ratings of the largest exporters and importers of food among Asian countries, finding differences between domestic exports of agricultural products and imports of Asia, and vice versa, graphical and tabular - for optimizing the visual displaying of research results. Research results. The current export and import of agri-food products by Asian countries are considered, the main trade representatives of the region are identified, the crucial role of Asia in the formation of global food supply is analyzed, the current state of Ukraine's agricultural trade with Asian countries is studied, an overall assessment of its development potential was made, based on the latest trends in the global market and possible using of agreements on the functioning of free trade zones between the partners. Scientific novelty. Asian countries have been researched out separately as Ukraine's foreign trade partners in terms of agri-food products, including the most important players in exports and imports, analytical information has been provided taking into account the impact of the pandemic and the signing of a new interregional trade agreement. Practical significance. The provisions of the article are aimed at informing domestic exporters and importers of agricultural raw materials and ready food products about the possibilities of entering, consolidating and necessary purchases in Asian markets, as well as public authorities that directly influence decisions on international trade liberalization. Tabl.: 6. Figs.: 1. Refs.: 15.
Prospects for climate change on Earth
Authors: Panasiuk Bronislav
Published: August 2021

The purpose of the article is to report on our own research results and to generalize the socio-economic aspects of assessing trends in modern climatic processes. Research methods. The research is based on the teachings of Aristotle, Vernadsky, Rudenko, Podolinsky, and other foreign and domestic scientists. The main methods of scientific research were as follows: practical experience and scientific developments; observational facts; philosophical search and worldviews; scientific theory; scientific research; empirical scientific work; intuition and generalization; spiritual and religious reflections and beliefs; real scientific and practical facts; data of selection stations and research fields of Ukraine in the period between the second half of the XIX and the first half of the XX century. Research results. The scientific and methodological generalization of socio-economic aspects was carried out, and the estimation of tendencies for development of modern climatic tendencies was conducted with definition of prospects for their influence on development of the agrarian sector of economy. Scientific novelty. The variability of climate change in the process of evolutionary development of mankind and the socio-economic system of its vital activity was proved. Practical significance. The directions of perspective climate changes on Earth were determined. Figs.: 2. Refs.: 13.
AN INTERVENTIONAL STUDY OF LOW DOSE HUMAN MENOPAUSAL GONADOTROPIN WITH CLOMIPHENE CITRATE FOR OVULATION INDUCTION IN CLOMIPHENE RESISTANT POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME WOMEN IN THE DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, SMS MEDICAL COLLEGE, JAIPUR
Authors: Gupta Deepshikha , Joshi Narendra , Mendiratta Suman
Published: August 2021

Background:

Methods: The present study is a single arm interventional study done at a tertiary care hospital in a metropolitan city. The study participants were the females who had infertility due to PCOS and resistant to clomiphene citrate, and participants were given HMG in a sequential manner with Clomiphene citrate and ovulation was observed using the TVS.

Results: 79% of the study participants ovulated at the end of the study as a final outcome and only 25 participants who constitute 21% of the total had not ovulated. No cases of ovarian hyperstimulation and multiple gestation was reported.

Conclusion: The study thus concludes that CC with low dose HMG is an efficient and safe method for induction of ovulation in females with  CC resistant PCOS related infertility without the dangers of OHSS and other adverse events, also the presence of normal BMI can help in a better rate of ovulation

Keywords: HMG, TVS, Infertility
Assessing the Clinical Features and Blood Biochemistries of Acute Organophosphorus Chemical Warfare Agents in Iranian Veterans
Authors:   Loghman-e Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti Unuversity of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Agin Khosrow , Mostafazadeh Babak ,   Toxicological Research Center, Loghman-e Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti Unuversity of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: August 2021

Background: Nerve Agents (NAs) are a chemical weapons, and their use is prohibited. They were used for numerous-times in the warfare of Iraq against Iran. The present study aimed to assess the clinical features and laboratory findings of the acute poisoning manifestations of organophosphorus chemical warfare agents (NAs) in Iranian veterans early after exposure. Methods: A total of 25 male NAs-exposed cases were enrolled in the present study. We used the medical records of early combat in 1990 for data collection. The data of the exposed-victims were unavailable for a long time. Clinical features were evaluated and fasting blood glucose, sodium, potassium, insulin level, and protein electrophoresis were measured on the first day of exposure. Results: Potassium, sodium, fasting blood glucose, and protein electrophoresis were abnormally noticeable on the first day post-exposure. The clinical features of the studied cases were manifested in the muscarinic and nicotinic systems, and Central Nervous Systems (CNS). Miosis, cramp, restlessness, and respiratory symptoms were dominant features in the study subjects. Conclusion: The investigated exposed-victims of NAs indicated hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, normal insulin levels, and abnormal protein electrophoresis. The clinical features of the cholinergic crisis were markedly significant in three levels of the muscarinic, nicotinic, and CNS manifestations. Our findings suggested that the exposed cases were against a significant dose of NAs.
Prácticas de apropiación territorial: el caso de la acuicultura en el mar interior de chiloé
Authors: Carrera Arenas Ítalo
Published: August 2021

En el contexto del desarrollo de la tesis de doctorado “Estudio en torno a apropiaciones territoriales, transformaciones socio-ecológicas y discursos científicos en el maritorio interior de Chiloé” de la Universidad de Los Lagos, el presente texto tiene por objeto describir y analizar –a partir de una concepción histórico-antropológica– la práctica de apropiación territorial de la acuicultura, que ha ido reconfigurando aspectos sociales y culturales del borde costero Chilote a través de una relación ambiental conflictiva para/con la naturaleza
POLYMORPHISM OF GROWTH HORMONE RECEPTOR GENE AND MYOGENIC FACTOR 5 GENE IN DAIRY CATTLE POPULATIONS
Authors: Alshamaileh H. S. , Kulibaba R. O. , Liashenko Yu. , Borzova H. S.
Published: August 2021

Investigations of the genetic structure features of the populations of Ukrainian Black-and-White and Red-and-White dairy breeds by polymorphism of growth hormone receptor (GHR) and myogenic factor 5 (MYF5) genes were carried out. AluI-polymorphism in the promoter fragment of the GHR gene and TaqI-polymorphism in the second intron of the MYF5 gene was detected using polymerase chain reaction and restriction analysis (PCR-RFLP). According to the research results, it was shown that the growth hormone receptor and myogenic factor 5 genes in the populations of Ukrainian Black-and-White and Red-and-White dairy breeds are polymorphic. In the population of the Ukrainian Black-and-White dairy breed at the GHR locus, the frequency of the AluI+ allele was 0.61; allele AluI- – 0.39; at the MYF5 locus, the TaqI+ allele frequency was 0.65; allele Taq- – 0.35, respectively. In the population of the Ukrainian Red-and-White dairy breed at the GHR locus, the frequency of the AluI+ allele was 0.54; allele AluI- – 0.46; at the MYF5 locus, the TaqI+ allele frequency was 0.64; allele Taq- – 0.36, respectively. Both experimental populations for GHR and MYF5 loci are in a genetic equilibrium state according to Hardy-Weinberg, which indicates the absence of microevolutionary changes in the process of their reproduction. There were no significant fluctuations in the genetic structure according to the revealed features of the genotype and allele frequencies distribution. The breeding work that is carried out on both populations does not affect marker alleles (which are described in the work), which is reflected in the features of the genetic-population structure of the experimental groups and their equilibrium state. The features of the distribution of individuals with different genotypes by GHR and MYF5 loci in the populations of both breeds make it possible to carry out further studies to determine the relationship between the identified allelic variants of polymorphic loci with parameters of animal productivity.
IMPLEMENTATION AND EFFICIENCY OF DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO THE ORGANIZATION OF MILKING COW TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Zolotarov A. , Sediuk I. , Piskun V. , Zolotarova S.
Published: August 2021

One of the important parts of the technology of industrial milk production is the organization of the technology of feeding dairy cows, as in the cost of milk feeding costs reach 70%. To determine the effectiveness of the introduction of new approaches to the organization of feeding dairy cows, it is necessary to conduct a more detailed analysis – not only to determine the impact on dairy productivity, but also to take into account the economic component.
Obtaining high milk yields is impossible due to unbalanced rations, poor quality feed and imperfect feed preparation technology. The use in practice of new approaches in balancing feeding rations allows to achieve the tasks at lower cost.
The elements of feeding technology of dairy cows were introduced and the efficiency of using high-energy protein supplement with protected protein TEP-mix on two groups of dairy cows with a productivity of 15–20 kg per day was determined. The introduction of the proposed supplement to the diet provided an increase in the content of undigested protein in the rumen from 24.0 % to 34.0 % in the diet. This allowed not only to increase the milk productivity of cows, but also to improve the quality of milk. It was found that with the introduction of supplements in cows of the experimental group, in the rations of which used TEP-mix, the daily milk yield of cows increased by an average of 3.68 kg (from 12.0 to 15.68 kg), and in terms on the basic fat content – by 5.45 kg (from 13.24 to 18.68 kg), the fat content – by 0.30 abs. % (from 3.75 to 4.05 %), protein – by 0, 27 abs. % (from 2.95 to 3.22). At the same time, the average daily income per 1 cow in the sale of basic fat milk increased by UAH 41.65. (from UAH 26.46 to UAH 68.11), and the profit per 1 kg of milk of basic fat content – by UAH 1.65. (from UAH 2.00 to UAH 3.65). Based on multicriteria analysis, it was found that when using different approaches to the organization of feeding technology for dairy cows, the one that uses the additive TEP-mix with protected protein is more profitable.