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Electrical Characterization of II-VI Thin Films for Solar Cells Application
Authors: Ahmad Farhan , Qurban Nadir , Fatima Zain , Ahmad Toqeer , Zahid Iqra , Ali Ahmad , Rajpoot Sehrish Rana , Tasleem Muhammad Wasim , Maqbool Esha
Published: February 2022

Cds and CdTe both are effective absorber semiconductors for thin-film solar cells. It is a naturally n-type material, which has a direct bandgap value of 2.42 eV at room temperature It has great importance in light detectors in this work, CdS thin films (TF) were synthesized on glass substrates by RF Magnetron sputtering technique in an inert gas atmosphere. The electrical properties of CdS were characterized by the Van Der Pauw method. The films showed p-type conductivity, while the films deposited at different annealed times exhibited n-type conductivity. The resistivity of the CdTe films decrease as the conductivity increased. As the source rate was increased, the hole concentration in the as-grown p-type CdTe films increased. It was also reported annealing process affects the electrical properties. Al doping CdS the value of resistivity becomes minimum as the resistivity becomes maximum although mobility has maximum value after an increase in Al doping the mobility value. As a result, the CdS/CdTe thin-film showed enhanced electrical properties for solar cell applications.
Glial Restricted Progenitors are a Therapeutic Platform for Axonal Regeneration in Spinal Cord Injury
Authors:   , Haas Christopher James , Fischer Itzhak
Published: February 2022

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a complex disorder characterized by physical disruption of axonal pathways, resulting in permanent losses in motor, sensory, and autonomic function, and a cascade of secondary inflammatory events resulting in the generation of physical and chemical barrier, the glial scar, which significantly limits axonal regeneration necessary for functional reconnectivity. Astrocyte replacement, particularly through the use of glial restricted progenitors (GRP) is a promising therapeutic strategy that possesses the ability not only to replace lost astrocytes and oligodendrocytes, but also modulate the lesion environment and promote axonal regeneration. The overall goal of this thesis was to highlight the permissive properties of GRP prepared from the fetal CNS or from human embryonic stem cells and develop combinatorial strategies utilizing these permissive cells as a therapeutic platform for the support of long distance regeneration and functional connectivity. Specifically, this project examined the ability of GRP to 1) support long-distance axonal regeneration of two discrete axonal tracts, the ascending dorsal column sensory and the descending corticospinal motor systems and 2) to serve as a therapeutic platform with alternative strategies designed to further modify the extrinsic environment and intrinsic regenerative potential of injured axons. Chapters 2 and 3 demonstrate that GRP, isolated from the fetal rodent or human CNS, or prepared from human embryonic stem cells, can be differentiated into distinct, albeit heterogeneous, populations of astrocytes that retain considerable morphological and phenotypic plasticity. GRP and derived astrocytes supported axonal growth of various neuronal populations in vitro and supported regeneration into grafts following transplantation into acute and chronic rodent SCI. Furthermore, GRP demonstrated a robust ability to modify the SCI micro-environment, limiting immune cell invasion and decreasing the deposition of inhibitory chemical matrices. Chapter 4 builds upon these properties, utilizing GRP as a therapeutic platform in combinatorial strategies directed at the extrinsic environment to facilitate long-distance regeneration beyond the graft. Despite these combinations, axonal regeneration was modest, limited by the poor intrinsic regenerative capacity of adult CNS axons. Modification of the intrinsic regenerative potential of injured axons or the use of a neuronal relay, built upon a GRP platform, was necessary to bridge the graft site, underscoring the permissive properties of GRP.
Shielding effectiveness of plastic materials for 5G applications
Authors: Amaro Pérez Andrea , Suárez Zapata Adrián , Martínez Delgado Pedro A. , Menéndez Márquez Abraham , Victoria Ahuir Jorge , Torres País José
Published: February 2022

The study and modelling of EMC are becoming more critical than ever due to the ubiquitous presence of electronic circuits in all aspects of our lives. Specifically, it is crucial to extend these studies to the new frequencies that, in a few years, will be a reality in modern telecommunications systems, such as 5G and its derived technologies. A specific critical field where the proper EMI shielding has been ensured to avoid EMC problems is the electric autonomous vehicles (EAVs). The huge number of electronics systems in new vehicles will dramatically extend the demands on the EMI shielding solutions used to attenuate the radiated emissions that could affect circuits in the vehicle. Metals or metal alloys are the most common EMI shielding materials since they demonstrate adequate shielding capacity against EMI. However, polymers have become up-and-coming materials for EMI shielding with the characteristics of lightweight, flexibility, cost-effective, easy processing, and resistance to corrosion. Consequently, it is necessary to develop EMI shielding materials based on polymers, plastic materials, and fiber composites that ensure compliance with the different standards that regulate 5G and the proper operation of possible systems susceptible to the intentional and unintended signals generated by this new technology. This contribution focuses on characterizing different composite structures performance based on fibers combined with conductive materials in terms of shielding effectiveness, covering the 5G sub-6 GHz frequency range.
Inconvenientes que se presentan en la práctica e incorporación de la prueba pericial en Colombia, Estados Unidos Mexicanos e Italia
Authors: Silva Vega Doris
Published: February 2022

El dictamen pericial se encuentra reglamentado en la legislación colombiana, italiana y los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, es necesario hacer el estudio de su práctica e incorporación al proceso aproxima­damente en los últimos diez años, como quiera que en los países en mención se ha pasado del sistema escrito al oral, donde tanto en el uno como en el otro presentan falencias que perjudican a las personas más débiles económicamente y de escasos conocimientos académicos y jurídicos. En esa medida, el presente artículo tiene como finalidad determinar las posibles falencias que se presentan, con el fin de dejar sentado un precedente para que futuros investigadores se motiven a su estudio y formulación de sus posibles soluciones.

En este artículo se hará análisis del valor que le han dado los órganos de cierre en la administra­ción de justicia colombiana e italiana desde el 2010 a la fecha, para lo cual se tiene que en Colombia la  jurisdicción ordinaria se da en materia civil, penal, familia y laboral, mientras que en Italia en la juris­dicción ordinaria penal y civil, toda vez que esta última encierra la materia laboral.
REPRESENTAÇÕES SOCIAIS DAS DROGAS PSICOATIVAS PARA ESPÍRITAS: IMPLICAÇÕES PARA O CUIDAR EM SAÚDE
Authors: Barbosa Dioogo Jacintho , Gomes Antonio Marcos Tosoli , Gomes Marcia Pereira
Published: February 2022

Este estudo busca identificar as Representações Sociais dos espíritas acerca das drogas psicoativas e de seus usuários, como também as implicações para o cuidar em saúde e, sobretudo, em Enfermagem. A partir da aplicação da teoria das Representações Sociais e dos seus métodos de coleta de dados, buscou-se identificar de que maneira os fiéis à doutrina religiosa espírita representam as drogas e seus usuários e como a Enfermagem pode se inserir nesse contexto de modo a utilizar-se de ferramentas religiosas e espirituais no cuidar em saúde. Assim, evidenciou-se que a inserção da espiritualidade no cuidar em Enfermagem deve se pautar em um cuidado centrado na pessoa e em suas necessidades.
O COMBATE DO JORNAL “CATOLICISMO” NOS ANOS 1960
Authors: Mérida Vinicius Couzzi , Silva Wellington Teodoro da
Published: February 2022

Artigo trata do jornal “Catolicismo” e sua linha editorial de combate antimoderno, antirrevolucionário e anti-comunista na década de 1960. A pesquisa foi feita a partir da análise de seu conteúdo que identificaram matrizes do pensamento reacionário do catolicismo conservador brasileiro do período. Ele contou com a liderança de três principais dos principais atores do pensamento e prática desse setor do catolicismo: Dom Antônio de Castro Mayer (1904-1991), Dom Geraldo de Proença Sigaud (1909-1999) e Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira (1908-1995). Privilegiamos sua ação contra o comunismo e contra os setores de esquerda do catolicismo do período.
O GRITO DE EVA. A VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA EM LARES CRISTÃOS
Authors: Rafael Vitor Manuel Raposo
Published: February 2022

A editora Thomas Nelson Brasil acaba de lançar mais um livro da jornalista e escritora Marília de Camargo César, “O Grito de Eva. Ao longo das 208 páginas que compõem a obra, a autora expõe um dos maiores problemas sociais no Brasil, a da violência doméstica nos lares cristãos. Tendo em conta que estatísticas recentes referem que cerca de quarenta por cento das vítimas de violência doméstica no Brasil são evangélicas, este livro, além de expor essa duríssima realidade da violência contra as mulheres, pretende igualmente ser um alerta para os diversos líderes dessas igrejas
A MORTE NO IMAGINÁRIO RELIGIOSO DE MEMÓRIAS PÓSTUMAS DE BRÁS CUBAS
Authors: Camacho Carlos Mário Paes , Caldas Filho Carlos Ribeiro
Published: February 2022

O presente artigo quer explicar a importância da morte no imaginário religioso do romance Memórias póstumas de Brás Cubas. O primeiro objetivo do artigo consiste em demonstrar a relevância da morte no imaginário religioso das personagens na ficção machadiana. O segundo objetivo pretende demonstrar que as passagens sobre a morte associadas à religião no romance suavizam a visão pessimista do “defunto autor”. A metodologia tem como base a apresentação de passagens do romance selecionado para alcançar os objetivos mencionados. Dessarte, o texto ambiciona contribuir com as reflexões acerca da linguagem literária para se pensar a morte e o imaginário religioso, propiciando uma conversação entre a Psicologia, a Psicanálise, a Teologia e as Ciências da Religião.
MEDIADORES DE DIÁLOGO EM TEMPOS DE POLARIZAÇÃO: UMA REFLEXÃO TEOLÓGICO-PASTORAL A PARTIR DE LUCAS 24,13-35
Authors: Do Vale Tiago Gurgel , Rueda Neto Eduardo , Patuzzo Izabel , Da Silva Rene Augusto Vilela
Published: February 2022

Este artigo faz uma reflexão a respeito da crise de diálogo instalada na sociedade atual, em meio à polarização generalizada e aos demais obstáculos que dificultam e, com frequência, impedem a inter-relação proveitosa de indivíduos e grupos. O presente trabalho parte da definição do conceito de diálogo no contexto das relações humanas e adentra a esfera social, considerando os diversos desafios que se apresentam na construção de um ambiente propício ao intercâmbio saudável de ideias. Nesse sentido, o papel dos mediadores de diálogo é destacado como sendo de grande importância. Por fim, o artigo procura, por meio das contribuições da Teologia, extrair e aplicar pastoralmente lições e princípios do exemplo de Jesus Cristo como mediador da conversa entre os discípulos do caminho de Emaús, conforme a narrativa de Lucas 24,13-35.
A PARTICIPAÇÃO DA IGREJA CATÓLICA EM GOIÁS NA TRANSFERÊNCIA DA CAPITAL FEDERAL DO BRASIL
Authors: Amado Wolmir Therezio , Lemos Carolina Teles
Published: February 2022

A tese, apresentada ao Programa Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Religião da PUC Goiás, trata acerca das diversas disputas políticas regionais ocorridas por ocasião da transferência da Capital Federal do Brasil para a Região Centro-Oeste do País. Destaca-se, na tese, os respectivos sujeitos históricos que compunham o contexto, no qual foi decisiva a liderança da Igreja Católica em Goiás. Esta instituição, para obter sucesso, forneceu o seu discurso teológico-político e atuou por meio dos membros de sua hierarquia eclesiástica local.
Maternal and perinatal outcome in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in tertiary care rural hospital
Authors: Sitharam Srigouri
Published: February 2022

To study the maternal and perinatal complications associated with Hypertensive disorders of Pregnancy(HDP).

This is a prospective observational study conducted in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from July 2020 to June 2021. All deliveries in the time period were analysed for HDP. The maternal and fetal outcomes were studied by following upto discharge. The maternal outcomes studied were of preterm delivery, cesarean section rate, Abruptio placenta, Post partum hemorrhage, HELLP syndrome, ICU admissions and maternal death. Perinatal complications studied were stillbirth, APGAR score, NICU admission and low birth weight. Data was tabulated in excel sheet and analysed.

Out of 1086 deliveries in the time period, HDP was seen in 12.98%(141 cases). Maternal complications among HDP group like Antepartum hemorrhage was seen in 11.34%, PPH in 14.18%, Maternal ICU admissions, in 2.12%, Neurological complications in 1.41%,HELLP Syndrome in 0.71%, Maternal mortality in 0.71% in the study period. 9 cases of stillbirth and 132 cases of live birth were noted. Among the live birth, 50(37.87%) deliveries were preterm and 63(47.73%) babies required NICU admission in which 4 neonatal deaths were noted.

Multiple organ system involvement in HDP gives rise to adverse maternal and perinatal outcome. Incidence of HDP was more in multigravida compared to Primigravida in this study. Eclampsia was more prevalent in <25 year age group and reduced with advancing age. Caesarean section rate and low birth weight and NICU admission more than general population.

HDP is an important cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Early detection by regular ANC visits and timely intervention can reduce complications.
Telemedicine Health Care Delivery in India: A Boon During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ponnam Hima Bindu , Akondi Butchi Raju
Published: February 2022

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Knowledge Attitude and Practices of Patients Attending a Private Dental Hospital on Miswak
Authors: Vanka Shanthi , Otaif Renad , Hassan Samar Salah , Almajeed Alhashdi Hanan Abdul , Alzahrani Eman Ali , Wali Othman , Vanka Amit , Gajdhar Sajda Khan
Published: February 2022

Today, chewing sticks are being used commonly in the world. They are known by various names, including Miswak or arak in Arabic. The efficacy of Miswak and modern toothbrushes have shown a superior effect rather than use of toothbrush alone. This study aims to assess the Knowledge Attitude and Practices of patients attending a private dental hospital on Miswak. This is a cross-sectional analytical study. The study was conducted by means of a questionnaire, in order to obtain knowledge, attitude and practices of patients attending a private dental hospital on Miswak. An electronic copy of the questionnaire was prepared using Google forms in Arabic and distributed through social media. There were 342 respondents for the survey. About 93% of the participants selected that they use any oral hygiene aid as it is beneficial. Among all the participants only 2.3% of them used Miswak as an oral hygiene aid and 31.6% used both tooth brush and paste and Miswak. Majority of the respondents cleaned their teeth twice or thrice in a day. One of the main reasons of using Miswak by the participants was its religious background. The respondents prefer that the next generation would use a combination of Miswak and tooth brush.
A Pilot Study for Gender Variation and Correlation of Anthropometric Parameters on the Variables of Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials in Audiometrically Normal Young Adults
Authors: Thind Anupinder , Singh Ravdeep , Kumar Avnish , Gambhir Puneet
Published: February 2022

Head size gender and BMI have found to have correlation with Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials (BAEPs) in some studies but other have expressed doubts. There is no common consensus. To add to the complexity, the range of normative values also vary. The present pilot study was done aiming to study effect of gender and anthropometric parameters on the variables of BAEPs in audiometrically normal young adults and collect normative values for further studies. This was an observational prospective, cross sectional, pilot study conducted among 100 medical students with 50 males and 50 females. The selected students fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria and had given informed consent for the study. In the study RMS EMG EP MARK II machine was used to measure and record the absolute, interpeak and wave amplitudes. The data was collected and statistically analysed. The BAEP measurements from the subjects were compared with gender and anthropometric measurements. The age of students enrolled in subject ranged from 18â€“21 years. The difference between Left and Right ears Wave I, III and V, besides I-Ia and V-Va difference was found to be significant; while differences between male and female peak latencies of Wave III (left and right) and V (left and right) and Wave IV right ear, I-V IPL and V-Va of Right ear were found to be statistically significant. BMI did not show any statistically significant correlation with BAEPs. AEP results were definitely individual effected by gender, with latency duration more among males than females in most BAERs but were significant in few. The head circumference of a person appears to affect the BAER. BMI in the study was not significant with BAER variables.
Role of NMDA Receptors in Alzheimer's Disease Pathology and Potential NMDA Receptor Blockers from Medicinal Plants - A Review
Authors: Prasanth N.V. , Pandian P. , Balasubramanian T.
Published: February 2022

Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for 60-70 percent of dementia cases worldwide. Globally, there are 24.3 million cases. Researchers have attempted to develop multi-target medications to suppress several mechanisms in Alzheimer’ Disease, like protein mis-folding and related beta amyloid aggregation, oxidative stress, and decreasing Acetyl choline levels. NMDA-mediated neurotoxicity is often linked to cognitive impairment, as shown in Alzheimer’s disease. NMDA receptors found to have to connection with beta amyloid peptide and tau protein deposition which are major characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease. NMDA receptor antagonists are a viable therapy option for a many neurological disorders, as well as Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, majority of the drugs used in the management of Alzheimer’s disease are Acetyl choline Esterase inhibitors. Memantine is the only approved NMDA blocker, to be used in Alzheimer’s disease, which is found to be effective only to a certain extend. There is a need for better therapeutic agents belonging to this class. This paper intends to provide a rapid reference about the involvement of NMDA receptors in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as phyto constituents that have been identified to inhibit NMDA receptors.
Field evaluation of biopesticides against whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) in tomato
Authors: Abhishek M. S. , Hanumanthaswamy B. C. , Venkatesan T. , Selvaraj K.
Published: February 2022

The efficacy of different biocontrol agents, botanicals and a biorational insecticide were evaluated against whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in tomato under field conditions at Shivamogga, Karnataka during two seasons (Rabi 2018-2019 and summer 2019-2020). The results revealed that spiromesifen 240 SC @ 0.7 ml/L was the most effective in reducing the B. tabaci population i.e., 85.12 and 85.16 % reduction over untreated control during Rabi and summer, respectively followed by azadirachtin 5% @ 2 ml/l with reduction of 68.61 and 66.32 % over untreated control during Rabi and summer, respectively. The response of these treatments was also observed on the yield attributes, with highest fruit yield of 53.67 t/ha (6 pickings) in spiromesifen treatment followed by azadirachtin (52.93 t/ha), but the highest Benifit: Cost ratio was noticed in azadirachtin 5% (1:3.41), followed by spiromesifen 240 SC (1:3.38).
Financial Literacy Levels amongst Salaried Women: Do they have a Bearing on their Financial Behaviour?
Authors: Kaur Ravneet , Maheshwary Rajiv Kumar
Published: February 2022

The introduction of a wide array of financial instruments, alongside increased complexity has rendered it crucial for financially vulnerable groups like women to understand the real premises on which they are centered as opposed to being simply aware of them. The study using statistical tools including Descriptives, ANOVA, Chi-Square, Factor analysis conducted during October 2020 - January 2021 assessed financial literacy levels among salaried women in Ludhiana City and its effect on financial behaviour, found the average financial literacy score to be 68%, being higher than OECD financial literacy survey score of 60.48%. Additionally, financial literacy had significant effect on respondents’ subsequent financial behaviour.
Communicational Ethics of the Students
Authors: Helandri Joni , Arsyad Safnil , Badeni Badeni
Published: February 2022

This study reviews the communicational ethics of the second semester students of the Islamic Communication and Broadcasting study program at STAI BS Lubuklinggau, South Sumatra. This research aimed to find out the degradation of ethical values in higher education, especially in communicational ethics that supposed to have a good communication skills. The research method used in this study was a qualitative method with a case study approach. In collecting data, the researchers used documentation, and messages. The research procedures were undertaken in observing and collecting forms of students’ communication through whatsapp.  The researchers combined the ethics based on a quality system in contacting lecturers using cellphones. The results of the research analysis in several forms of students’ communication were classified into two categories; polite and impolite communication. Many efforts were made in anticipating impolite students in the forms of coaching and socializing the rules regarding ethics in contacting lecturers.
Library Service Program Evaluation Web-Based Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) at Polytechnic of Health Ministry of Health Jakarta III
Authors: Haryanto Haryanto , Supradewi Indra , Rohaida Hot
Published: February 2022

This research is about evaluating the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) web service program at Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III. The implementation of the OPAC web has been implemented since 2007 to provide easy, fast, and accurate information retrieval system services for users. The problem is how are the achievement, benefit, and impact of the OPAC service program? Evaluative qualitative research method using the Context Input Process Product (CIPP) model. The number of informants is 15 people consisting of elements of leadership, lecturers, students, and education staff. Data collection with interviews, observations, and document studies. Data analysis by triangulation is linking the three sources of information with a careful test of the validity of the data. The results of the study are as follows; 1) evaluation of context: 70% is achieved with a match between policies and leadership support in developing ICT-based library service programs. Meanwhile, 30% has not been achieved, because there is no written policy. 2) evaluation of inputs; includes the availability of collections, facilities, infrastructure, and library human resources. Achievement of 80% with adequate collections and adequate computer facilities. While the shortage of 20% is a shortage of librarians who have not met the National Library Standards. 3) the evaluation process can run quite well, the users do not experience problems, which means that 100% is achieved. 4) Product evaluation was achieved quite well 100%. Users feel the benefits of the OPAC web service in disbursing information to optimize the utilization of the Poltekkes Library of the Ministry of Health Jakarta III.
Consequences of Practical Polytheism in Human Deviation in the Qur'an and Nahj Al-Balaghah
Authors: Taebi Maryam
Published: February 2022

Shirk (polytheism) literally means the combination of two properties and two shares. Practical polytheism means associating (a) partner(s) with God along side Him, and it is overt (Jali) and covert (Khafi) polytheism. Covert polytheism appears in the stage of worship and obedience to God such as Obedience to the mundane wish and desires (Havaye Nafs), obedience to the devil, following the tyrants; Worldliness, selfishness, pursuit of certain habits and tendencies common among some believers for example, friendship with the deniers of God, Prophets or infallible Imams (as); Humility and submission to non-God; Being a slave and captive of others ( being controlled by others ) ; Honoring the rich and the oppressors; Also hypocrisy and Sum’ah... . The present study entitled "Consequences of practical polytheism in human fall" with the aim of enlightenment in this field; in order to protect faith from the influence of superstitions and false heresies, has been carried out in narrative and descriptive methods. It is a library research which made references to the Holy Book of the Qur'an, Nahj al-Balaghah, some commentary books of Quran, theological, moral, and lexical books. Practical polytheism has consequences such as actions being void (Habt ‘Amal); reduction of sustenance; anxiety and distress; shortening life in this world and the hereafter; going far from the mercy of God; the wrath of God in this world and the hereafter; wandering; lack of cheerfulness in worship, regret and so on.
The Importance of Public Communication in the Development of National Statehood
Authors: Salieva Mukhabbat Kushanovna
Published: February 2022

The article is devoted to the promotion of socio-political, economic, spiritual aspects of public administration in the modern era of public administration, the level of information, which is so important, the study of issues related to the complex and multifaceted process and draw appropriate conclusions.
Modern Content and Concept of Digital Economy
Authors: Urinovich Kobilov Alisher , Khashimova Dilyora Pahritdinovna , Mannanova Shakhida Gaybullaevna , Ogli Abdulakhatov Muzaffarjon Mashrabjon
Published: February 2022

This article examines the features of the development of the digital economy in a large region in a pandemic. The key technologies of the digital economy of a particular region are given. The systems "Electronic polyclinic" "Electronic diary", "Electronic textbook", "Teachers' assessment" have been studied. The economic efficiency of using these systems in the region's economy has been determined. Important projects aimed at the development of "Electronic government" and telecommunications systems have been proposed. The effectiveness of the use of the digital economy in Uzbekistan is analyzed and a strategy for its development is proposed.
The Importance of Tax Potential on Increasing Economic Security of Regions
Authors: Amanullaevich Allayarov Shamsiddin , Rakhimov Eshmurod Normurodovich
Published: February 2022

In this article, the importance of tax potential on increasing economic security of regions is reflected from theoretical and practical point of view. In addition, indicators of regional development and tax revenues are analyzed in the example of Kashkadarya region. Main conclusions related to the topic are formed.
ESSAY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF STAVROPOL RAILWAYS JUNCTION MID 19th – EARLY 20th CENTURY
Authors: Zabelin Alexey V.
Published: February 2022

The problem of the emergence and development of railway transport in the Stavropol province, as the most important tool for the development of the region, is considered. Preconditions and opinions on the appropriateness of this type of message are given. The chronology of the events is given, starting from the idea of building railways in the North Caucasus and in the province under consideration, in particular, to the emergence of a network of open and planned railways. The prerequisites and problems associated with the planning and approval of intraregional lines are considered. In the middle of the 19th century the railway has already proven its worth for the development of internal communication routes and is rapidly enveloping Russian regions. In the 1860s the Caucasian governorship began to consider the issue of connecting the North Caucasus with the center of the province. According to preliminary projects, the line was supposed to pass through the territory of the Stavropol province through its administrative center - Stavropol, which was historically a transit point of the horse-drawn road to Vladikavkaz and further to the Caucasus. However, it was finally decided to bypass the city of Stavropol to the south, as a result of which this circumstance began to affect negatively both the city life and the region as a whole. In the future, the leadership and residents of the Stavropol Region, in order to prevent the decline, had to seek the construction of their own railway network themselves.
Utilization of Kiwi Peel Lignocellulose as Fillers in Poly(Lactic Acid) Films
Authors: SÖĞÜT Ece , SEYDİM Atıf Can
Published: February 2022

Lignocellulosic structures extracted from agricultural wastes have great potential in re-designing sustainable packaging materials. In this study, the utilization of kiwifruit peels (KFP) (unt) and lignocellulosic structures extracted from KFP, which were alkali-treated (al), acid-treated (ac), and acetylated (ace), in poly(lactic acid) (PLA) films were investigated. Untreated and treated lignocellulosic structures were added to PLA film-forming solutions at 5% (w/w based on PLA). The film samples were characterized by their mechanical, water vapor permeability (WVP), FTIR, and optical properties. FTIR results presented that the acid treatment and acetylation have changed the chemical structure of KPF, which resulted in changes in intensities and peak shifts between 1400-1900 cm-1. WVP of the films containing KPF-based lignocellulosic structures was lower than control PLA films (p<0.05). The addition of KPF-based lignocellulosic structures increased the tensile strength and elastic modulus (p>0.05) compared to PLA control films. Films including acid-treated lignocellulosic structures had high opacity and relatively low lightness values (p<0.05). These results showed that adding lignocellulosic structures into PLA films is a promising method to improve the film properties.
How to Smooth International University Students’ Adaptation in Ukraine
Authors:   National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport, Babushko Svitlana , Solovei Myroslav ,   Kyiv National Linguistic University, Solovei Liudmyla ,   Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University
Published: February 2022

The article is devoted to an important problem of international students’ adaptation in host countries. They face a lot of cross-cultural adaptation problems, especially in their first year of study. The problem concerns Ukraine, as well, for an increasing number of international students come to get higher education. Hence, the purpose of the research is to reveal major difficulties of international students in Ukraine and to design a programme of activities aimed at assisting them in their cross-cultural adaptation in this country. The research procedure involved 5 stages. In the first stage theoretical background for the research was prepared: international and national scientific literature review on the problem. The second stage included the identification of target groups, pedagogical observation and working out a self-designed questionnaire. The respondent group consisted of 60 international students of the first year of study in Ukraine, namely on the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels from 3 Kyiv universities. Next, after receiving the students’ consent to participate in the research, they were handed the designed questionnaire. The fourth stage was aimed at collecting the quantitative data and their analyzing. It resulted in identification of challenges, problems and difficulties of the international students’ cross-cultural adaptation in Ukraine. In the final stage a special programme of activities was worked out to make cross-cultural adaptation of international university students in Ukraine smoother and less stressful. This methodology allowed to identify, evaluate and systemize the most typical challenges, problems and difficulties. Thanks to the analysis, 3 categories of them were distinguished: linguistic, academic and socio-cultural. On their basis a special cross-cultural programme of activities and recommendations in different environments (linguistic, academic, socio-cultural) which correlate with the identified problems was designed for university staff (teachers and administration), campus staff, students’ councils and host country students. It is planned to introduce the research results and the designed programme in the educational process of the universities. Their implementation is believed to facilitate cross-cultural adaptation process of international students and to make it less painful.
Migraciones y nuevos modos de pensar en la identidad contemporánea Representaciones fílmicas en un mundo globalizado Proyecto de Investigación 14.2
Authors: Marzorati Zulema , Pombo Mercedes
Published: February 2022

La compilación aborda distintos textos y enfoques respecto de la relación entre cine e historia. Si bien desde el prólogo se plantean tres líneas distintas, hay algunos artículos bastante marginales en relación con la temática del volumen (uno de ellos es el de Mónica Gruber, acerca de los filmes de Almodóvar, donde analiza las imágenes femeninas y la representación de la juventud.
Narrativas incendiárias: Remix, Estética e Diferença em Little Fires Everywhere
Authors: De Assis Pereira Scudeller Pedro , Lima Arantes Dariane
Published: February 2022

Este artigo propõe, a partir de uma análise comparativa entre o best-seller Little Fires Everywhere e sua adaptação para a televisão, tensionar os sentidos relacionados a marcadores de gênero, raça e classe presentes em suas narrativas. Procuramos compreender como as narrativas da diferença são incorporadas e negociadas nessas obras, a partir de reflexões sobre a cultura remix, e identificar em que medida as narrativas revelam regimes de visibilidade e se tornam operadoras de dissenso, estabelecendo uma política de diferença em relação às representações femininas. Pensamos aqui nas interseções entre a experiência estética, a cultura midiática e as representações da diferença.
La ideo-estética en la indumentaria de Rafael Correa. La camisa del Presidente Ecuatoriano y su intencionalidad comunicativa
Authors: Ubilluz Alban Iraida Teresa
Published: February 2022

La vestimenta no solo favorece, también ayuda a transmitir una imagen deseada: denota poder, rango o presencia. Algunas investigaciones dan cuenta de cómo la ropa puede cambiar nuestras mentes, en función de las consecuencias cognitivas, sociales y emocionales de lo que se lleva puesto. Slepian et al., (2015) en un artículo para la revista Social Pychological and Personality Science señalan que estudios psicológicos realizados desde los años 80’s ratifican la relación entre la vestimenta y la percepción social y personal; es decir que la vestimenta que usamos no sólo impacta en la percepción de nosotros que tienen los demás, sino en la percepción de nosotros mismos.
Realidades Extendidas (XR). Evolución Cognitiva y Analogías Biológicas en la Comunicación Científica
Authors: Costa Couceiro Mauro
Published: February 2022

Utilizando como pretexto la investigación en desarrollo (Lobo & Couceiro, 2019), donde se integran realidades digitales y analógicas, este artículo presenta algunos aspectos menos comunes de la investigación biónica, Realidades Extendidas (XR) con origen en la cultura Ciborg. Actualmente estamos desarrollando contenidos, métodos y tecnologías para la difusión de patrimonio arquitectónico y artístico clasificado por la UNESCO1 , explorando las intersecciones de la inteligencia natural y artificial. Se desarrollan además ejercicios de prospectiva sobre cómo se hará la difusión cultural y cómo se utilizarán los medios de comunicación en la perpetuación de la memoria y en el progreso del conocimiento humano.
Domos Modulares Interconectados de Progresión Continua (Domos Amopa)
Authors: Martínez Cendra Francisco
Published: February 2022

Las cúpulas geodésicas se vienen diseñando en diversos lugares partiendo principalmente de figuras poliédricas tales como el Icosaedro. Esto supone edificaciones de planta circular que por lo general deben actuar de modo independiente ya que la geometría propia de cada elemento no permite la unión de domos, a menos que se fuerce la geometría básica para lograr acoplar estas edificaciones a modo de pompas de jabón, donde en cuyo caso habrá que recortar diversos elementos a fin de lograr esta unión. Esto representa un problema estructural que hay que solucionar mediante elementos ajenos a la geometría básica del domo y que de algún modo solucionen el trauma de haber seccionado la estructura en diversas partes. El objetivo del presente artículo es estudiar una forma de diseño alternativa que permita la unión de domos sin alterar su propia geometría básica.
Cartografía de una hibridación para desplazados: la obra de Lucy + Jorge Orta (1992-2012)
Authors: Llorente Villasevil Dra. Ana
Published: February 2022

Este artículo tiene como objetivo evaluar el acercamiento al diseño indumentario por parte del tándem artístico formado por Lucy y Jorge Orta para el desarrollo de prototipos de refugios portables que nacieron hace treinta años con el fin de cubrir necesidades de refugio en situaciones de indigencia y migración. Se revisará la base operativa y funcional de una obra que se desarrolló en paralelo a un ambiente de reflexión y actuación que, gracias a creadores como Tess Giberson, Vexed Generation o Hussein Chalayan, transitaba por la esfera del arte, la moda y la arquitectura por medio de diferentes parámetros de actuación.
Pervivencias medievales en la moda contemporánea: religiosidad, provocación y fetiche
Authors: Gómez-Chacón Diana Lucía
Published: February 2022

Un análisis pormenorizado de las colecciones de moda contemporánea de algunas de las principales firmas y diseñadores/as permite advertir los nexos existentes entre dos mundos aparentemente lejanos como son la Edad Media y la pasarela y cultura visual contemporáneas. El estudio comparativo entre la religiosidad medieval y su plasmación desde un enfoque profano en la moda, en alta costura, así como en prêt-à-porter o readyto-wear, nos permitirá aproximarnos al empleo de cruces gemadas, relicarios, Sagrados Corazones, arma Christi, etc., tanto en prendas, como en una amplísima selección de complementos. A ello se suma la construcción de la imagen de la mujer como objeto de culto-deseo. Concepto que, nuevamente, hunde sus raíces en el mundo medieval, y en el que se nos presenta la personificación de la Naturaleza como encarnación de la esencia y sexualidad femeninas.
New English Words for Describing the International English as a Current World Language Reality
Authors: Ivanova Natalia K. , Merkulova Nadezhda E.
Published: February 2022

The evolution of the English language, its changing in the situation of language contacts and functioning of English as an international means of communication have created a need for a more systematic analysis of related phenomena. In this paper, new English words which apparently appeared due to globalization and internationalization, have been considered. On the basis of authoritative theoretical approaches and several e-dictionaries, the words selected by means of continuous sampling method (more than 200 units) were analysed in terms of their semantics, morphology and spelling. Then they were classified into several thematic groups: 1) new words for naming natural and artificial versions of current English; 2) words classified with regard to social accents and dialects; 3) neologisms that reflect the English language domain and its interaction with indigenous languages. The morphological analysis revealed the application of different processes of word-formation, including neologisms and forms created according to traditional English patterns. Sometimes play on words and homo-acronyms were used in order to reinforce the meaning and connotation. Compounding and blending were found to be the most productive means of words formation within the corpus, and stylistic neologisms, used to mark a certain underlying sense proved to be the second most frequent process. It is demonstrated that studying of the currently active processes of word formation in the English language used as an international communication tool emphasizes the interdisciplinary aspect of such research programs.
A Comparative Analysis of the Semantic Field of ‘deception’: A Case Study Of Russian And American Imageboard Messages
Authors: Lykova Olga , Gordeev Denis
Published: February 2022

This article uses the material of anonymous Internet forums to analyse the semantic field of deception by the instrumentality of artificial neural networks. Two major imageboards were investigated: 2ch.hk and 4chan.org, being the most popular Russian and American imageboards. For the experiment an algorithm called Word2vec was used to examine 30 million word usages for either of the languages. This analysis revealed 10 words with the greatest semantic proximity to terms from semantic fields of «deception» for Russian and American English. The results showed the tendency among native Russian imageboard users to link the concept of deception with religion and spiritual sphere, while American forum users associate deception with politics and related concepts.
​Effects of Lysine and Methionine Concentration in Diet on Performance, Slaughter Variables and Serum Biochemical Profile in Slow Growing Chicks fed Rice Based Distillery Dried Grain with Solubles
Authors: Raju M.V.L.N. , Prakash B. , Rao S.V. Rama , Kannan A. , Paul S.S.
Published: February 2022

Background: The feeding value of rice-distillery dried grain with solubles (r-DDGS) for dual-purpose chicks was assessed in two feeding experiments. Methods: Day-old Srinidhi chicks (n=360) were divided into 6 equal groups with 10 replicates of 6 chicks each and fed r-DDGS at 0 or 15% in diet alongwith normal (100%) or higher (110 and 120%) concentration of lysine (Lys) and methionine (Met) individually (experiment 1). In the 2nd experiment, day-old Vanaraja chicks (n=390) were divided into 5 equal groups with 13 replicates of 6 chicks each and fed r-DDGS at 0 or 15% in diet alongwith normal (100%) or higher (110%) concentration of Lys and Met, either individually or in combination. Result: Rice-DDGS significantly (P less than 0.05) depre less than ssed body weight (BW), which was totally countered by Met at 110% concentration (expt. 1). In the expt. 2, r-DDGS showed no effect on BW and FCR, except at 4 weeks, where FCR was similar in the control and the 110% Met groups. Abdominal fat content decreased in the r-DDGS groups with excess Met concentration (110%) in diet. It is concluded that Met in excess (110%) of normal concentration enabled inclusion of r-DDGS at 15% in the diet of dual-purpose chicks.
Conservation Agriculture in Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico
Authors:   Independent Consultant on Land and Water, and Conservation Agriculture, Peru, Benites Jose R. , Friedrich Theodor ,   Retired Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Expert on Conservation Agriculture, Germany, Rodríguez Roberto Azofeifa ,   Head of the Department of Agro-environmental Production of the National Directorate of Agricultural Extension, Costa Rica, Salinas Ariel Espinoza ,   Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Nicaragua, López J. C. Juárez ,   FAO Technical Officer, Guatemala, Zelaya Elvir Carlos Andrés ,   Consultant, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (retired), Honduras, Escobar Jose ,   Consultant ASA, CRS, El Salvador
Published: February 2022

This chapter provides an overview of the actual level of Conservation Agriculture (CA) adoption in Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico. Estimated values in hectares under CA came from collaborators of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua. The estimated total area under different forms of CA is about 696,950 ha. Lack of or insufficient access to machinery for planting, fertilising, and spraying pesticides limits the adoption and spread of CA. Besides knowledge, technologies and supplies, adoption of CA needs a favourable policy environment, motivation and participation of farmers and their communities. There is still a long way to go in the region from the old approach of soil conservation in agricultural land based on physical structures to a situation of widespread adoption of CA systems.
EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL E SUSTENTABILIDADE POR MEIO DA PRODUÇÃO DE SABÃO: RELATOS DE DIFERENTES EXPERIÊNCIAS EXTENSIONISTAS
Authors: Lopes Romero Adriano , Zegolan Marcondes David Lucas , Machado Isaac Felipe , Cristaldo Heck Stenio , Caroline Beneti Stephani , Bonzanini Romero Rafaelle
Published: February 2022

No presente artigo relatamos duas ações extensionistas, realizadas no ano de 2020 em seis municípios paranaenses, que envolveram, em comum, a produção de sabão caseiro utilizando óleo vegetal residual. Uma das ações foi desenvolvida, na forma de desafio, com duas escolas da Educação Básica e buscou explorar a relação entre saberes populares e científicos relacionados na produção de sabão caseiro. A segunda ação extensionista, desenvolvida na forma de projeto em parceria com quatro municípios, buscou implementar uma planta piloto que permitisse a fabricação de produtos domissanitários, com destaque para os sabões líquido e em barra. A matéria-prima principal, o óleo vegetal residual, para fabricação dos sabões foi obtida por meio de campanha e conscientização da população. Concluímos que os dois tipos de ações de extensão podem contribuir para o desenvolvimento de consciência ambiental da população.
ÍNDICE DE SALUBRIDADE AMBIENTAL: UM ESTUDO DOS MUNICÍPIOS DE CIANORTE E UMUARAMA, PR, BRASIL
Authors: Framesche Leticia , Souza Thiago Silva , Barbado Norma
Published: February 2022

A salubridade ambiental das cidades pode ser avaliada por meio de indicadores. Entre as ferramentas utilizadas para essa avaliação está o Índice de Salubridade Ambiental (ISA), capaz de mensurar a higidez de qualquer local. Nesse contexto, esse estudo teve como objetivo realizar o cálculo do ISA de Cianorte/PR e Umuarama/PR. Além disso, houve o propósito de comparar os resultados obtidos com os respectivos valores do Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano Municipal (IDHM), referentes a cada município. O cálculo do ISA foi adaptado de bibliografias existentes. Os resultados do ISA de Cianorte/PR foi 0,837 e de Umuarama/PR foi 0,855, indicando que as cidades apresentam salubridade aceitável. Esses resultados foram similares, confirmando que os municípios pesquisados possuem características semelhantes, já indicadas pelos seus valores de IDHM próximos (0,755 e 0,761 para Cianorte e Umuarama, respectivamente).