bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Establishing UK Research Priorities In Smell and Taste Disorders: A James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership
Authors: Philpott Carl , Espehana Andreas , Garden Mairenn , Ta Ngan , Gadi Nishita , Kumaresan Kala , Maru Devina , Stafford Lorenzo Dante , Bleasdale Nina , Boak Duncan
Published: April 2022

Background: A James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership (JLAPSP)
was established by Fifth Sense together with UEA to identify the top 10
research questions in the field of smell and taste disorders in the
United Kingdom. Methods: After steering group was established, an
electronic survey was disseminated to all stakeholders (patients,
healthcare professionals, family, carers, researchers) to determine the
list of questions. After removing out-of-scope responses, the remainder
were consolidated to create summary questions. A literature search was
conducted to remove already answered questions. A second survey was used
to determine the top questions that formed the subject of final debate
at a workshop attended by clinicians and patients to determine the top
10 priorities. Results: The 665 respondents to the initial survey
provided 1698 research questions. Thirteen were out-of-scope and
removed; remaining 1685 were then consolidated to form 147 summary
questions. Following literature search and discussion with the steering
group, 37 questions remained for the second survey, which 235 people
responded. The top ten priorities agreed in the workshop covered themes
of improved understanding of pathophysiologlogy, improving health
services, and managing long-term effects of smell/taste disorders. The
most important research question agreed was “How can we further our
understanding of the mechanism of disease in the nerve pathways that
affect smell and taste disorders, including where parosmia and
phantosmia exist.” Conclusions: We report the top 10 research
priorities in smell and taste disorders. These priorities will now
empower researchers to secure research funding and provide the basis of
the Fifth Sense research hub.
An autocorrelation function-based method used for image denoising with accuracy and efficiency
Authors: Zuo Shengnan , Cai Chenguang , Liu Zhihua , Yang Ming , Huang Haihui
Published: April 2022

Noise is always inevitably appeared in images, which directly affects
the performance of machine vision applications. Currently, the commonly
used denoising methods can be divided into three strategies: the
filtering-based, model-based, and deep learning-based methods. However,
they are always difficult to get the considerable accuracy and
efficiency simultaneously. In this study, a novel denoising method based
on autocorrelation function is investigated, which improve the image
quality by utilizing the independence of useful periodic information and
noise. Simulations and experiments compared with the current denoising
methods confirm that the investigated method has a good comprehensive
effect on noise reduction and efficiency improvement.
Numerical Analysis of Using R449A Refrigerant Alternative to R404A in Cooling Systems: 3E-Analysis (Energetic, Exergetic, and Environmental)
Authors: YILDIRIM Ragıp , KUMAŞ Kazım , AKYÜZ Ali Özhan , GÜNGÖR Afşin
Published: April 2022

The direct impact of refrigerants on the environment is largely dependent on the magnitude of global warming potential (GWP) values. In this regard, fluids with low GWP are very important for the environment. Commercial refrigeration accounts for about a third of the world's HFC use. R404A is a derived HFC near an azeotropic mixture. The refrigerant of R404A is widely used in commercial refrigeration systems, especially in supermarkets. As a result of the use of R404A in cooling systems with high GWP, both indirect and direct negative effects on the environment increase. In this study, the energy, exergy, and Life Cycle Climate Performance (LCCP) of R449A, which has a lower GWP value, which can be an alternative to R404A refrigerant, were investigated theoretically. Different evaporator temperatures (-30oC to -5oC) and a condenser temperature (30oC) were used in the analysis. According to the results obtained, while the mass flow rate of R449A is approximately 13% lower than that of R404A, its exergy efficiency is 5% higher. R449A was found to be approximately 5% lower than R404A in LCCP analysis.
NILAI GLUKOSA DARAH DAN TOTAL PROTEIN PLASMA PADA SAPI SIMPO YANG MENDERITA TREMATODIASIS DI PETERNAKAN RAKYAT DESA LABUHAN RATU KABUPATEN LAMPUNG TIMUR
Authors: Sri Suharyati, dan Purnama Edy Santosa Ilda Rina Sandria, Madi Hartono,
Published: April 2022

The research aims to determine the value of blood glucose and plasma total protein in Simpo cattle suffering from trematodiasis.  The research was conducted in December 2018 by taking blood samples of Simpo cattle in East Lampung.  The research design used Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 3 treatments and 4 replications from Simpo cow blood samples.  The treatment used is P0: Simpo cattle which are not infested by worms; P1: Simpo cattle infested with 1 type of worm; and P2: Simpo cattle infested with 2 types of worms.  Blood glucose value were analyzed in Biolab Indonesia Partner and total plasma were analyzed at Lampung Veterinary Center.  Data from the observations were analyze using variance at the real level (P <0,10) and continued with the Small Significant Difference test. The results of this study showed that Simpo cattle suffering from trematodiasis had significant effected (P <0,10) on blood glucose values and had no significant effected (P> 0,10) on total plasma protein. The highest number of blood glucose values at P0(65,00 mg / dL) and the lowest at P1 (56,75 mg / dL). Total plasma protein at P0 (7,20 g / dL), P1 (7,30 g / dL), and P2 (6,95 g / dL). 

Key word : Blood glucose, Total plasma protein, Simpo cattle, Trematodiasis, Traditional farmer
KORELASI ANTARA UKURAN-UKURAN TUBUH DAN BOBOT BADAN SAPI PERANAKAN ONGOLE BETINA PADA UMUR PASCASAPIH DI KECAMATAN TANJUNGSARI KABUPATEN LAMPUNG SELATAN
Authors: M. Dima Iqbal Hamdani dan Akhmad Dakhlan Pius Agus Tian Sarwono, Sulastri,
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the magnitude of the correlation coefficient between body measurements with body weight and a regression formula that describes the relationship between body weight and body measurements, namely body length (X1), shoulder height (X2), and chest girth (X3) of postweaning Ongole Crosbreed cattle. This research was conducted in February until April 2019 in Tanjungsari District, Lampung Selatan Regency. The research method used was survey method. Data collection was using recording data derived from 97 female Ongole Crosbreed cattle aged 6 months in 2017, 2018 and 2019 from 5 groups of farmer in Tanjungsari District. Data were analyzed using correlation and regression. Coefficient of determination was used to find the best regression model. The results showed that the average body weight, body length, shoulder height, and chest girth were 100.62 ± 17.70 kg, 88.62 ± 11.49 cm, 93.50 ± 9.39 cm, and 99 ± 14.20 cm, respectively. The results showed that there was a moderate relationship between body length (0.478) and chest girth (0.432) on body weight, and a low relationship for shoulder height (0.327) to body weight. The results of this study also showed that the three body measurements significantly influenced body weight variation with regression model of  Y = 44.803 + 0.636 (X1) - 0.390 (X2) + 0.363 (X3) having the highest determination coefficient (R2 = 0.255). The results of this study concluded that the diversity of body weight of a 6-month-old female Ongole Crosbreed cattle was 25.50% due to body length, shoulder height, and chest girth, while 74.50% was caused by other unknown factors.

Keywords : Body weight, Determination coefficient, Correlation, Regression, Body measurements
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN LIMBAH SINGKONG DAN MINERAL MIKRO ORGANIK TERHADAP KECERNAAN LEMAK DAN TOTAL DIGESTIBLE NUTRIENT PADA KAMBING PERANAKAN ETAWA JANTAN
Authors: Dan Rudy Sutrisna Geovani Silva, Muhtarudin, Liman,
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of cassava waste and organic micro minerals on fat digestibility and TDN (Total Digestible Nutrient) in Ettawa crossbreed goat. This research was conducted on 11-25 November 2018 at Gisting Atas District, Blok 18, Gisting Subdistrict, Tanggamus Regency, Lampung Province. The material used was 12 male Ettawa crossbreed goat with varied body weights. This study used a randomized block design consisted of 4 treatments and 3 replications. Grouping based on body weight is U1 (13-15 kg) U2 (15-17 kg), and U3 (17-25 kg). The research treatment consisted of R0 (control ration), R1 (fermented feed ingredients), R2 (R1 + cassava leaves) and R3 (R2 + Organic Micro Minerals). The results showed that the highest crude fat digestibility was in R0 (95.00%) and the highest TDN in R3 (68.63%) but the results of the variance analysis showed that the treatment ration had no effect on fat digestibility and TDN (P >0.05).

Keywords: Cassava waste, Ettawa crossbreed, Digestibility, Organic micro minerals
PERBANDINGAN PERTUMBUHAN PASCASAPIH SAPI BRAHMAN CROSS DI DESA WAWASAN DAN DESA PURWODADI DALAM, KECAMATAN TANJUNGSARI, KABUPATEN LAMPUNG SELATAN
Authors: Riyanto Arif , Husni Ali , Dakhlan Akhmad , Qisthon Arif
Published: April 2022

This study was conducted with the aim to compare weaning weight, yearling weights, post weaning weight gain up to one year of age and average daily gain (ADG) from weaning to one year of age of Brahman Cross cattle between in Wawasan and in Purwodadi Dalam Villages, Tanjungsari District, Lampung Selatan Regency. The study was conducted in August 2020 in Wawasan Village and Purwodadi Dalam Village, Tanjungsari District, Lampung Selatan Regency, Lampung Province. The data used were secondary data taken from the records of 30 Brahman Cross cattle from each village. A Survey method was used in this research. The sampling was done by using purposive sampling. The variables observed included recording calves birth date, birth weight, weaning date, calf weaning weight, weaning age, and yearling weight. The results of this study indicated that the weaning weight in Wawasan Village (167,39±40,59 kg) and in Purwodadi Dalam Village (161,12±33,39 kg) was not different significantly (P>0.05). Yearling weight of cattle in Wawasan Village (217,41±41,68 kg) and in Purwodadi Dalam Village (202,62±33,86 kg) was not significantly different (P>0.05). Post weaning weight gain to one year of age in Wawasan Village (49,86±15,05 kg) and in Purwodadi Dalam Village (41,49±9,97 kg) was significantly different (P<0.05). Average daily gain from weaning to one year of age in Wawasan Village which reached 0.31±0.09 kg and in Purwodadi Dalam Village which reached 0.26 ± 0.06 kg was significantly different (P<0.05).

 

Keywords : Body weight gain, Brahman cross cattle, Yearling weight, Weaning weight
PENGARUH SUPLEMENTASI TEPUNG KROKOT (Portulaca oleracea) TERHADAP TOTAL SEL DARAH PUTIH DAN DIFERENSIAL SEL DARAH PUTIH KAMBING JAWARANDU (Capra aegagrus hircus)
Authors: Setiawan Fani , Erwanto Erwanto , Suharyati Sri , Siswanto Siswanto
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Purslane flour on total white blood cells, and white blood cell differential in Jawarandu goats. This research was conducted from February until March 2021 in the Livestock Group of Rambon Asri, Rejo Asri Village, Seputih Raman District, Lampung Tengah Regency, Lampung Province. Examination of white blood cells and white blood cell differential was carried out at the Lampung Veterinary Disease Investigation Center. The experimental design used was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 5 replications. The treatments were basal ration (P0), basal ration with 5% Purslane flour supplementation (P1), basal ration with 10% Purslane flour supplementation (P2), and basal ration with 15% Purslane flour supplementation (P3). The data obtained were analyzed using analysis of variance with a significance level of 5% and if a significant effect was obtained, it was continued tested with orthogonal polynomials. The results showed that purslane flour supplementation had a significant effect (P<0.05) on total neutrophils and a very significant effect (P<0.01) on total white blood cells and lymphocytes, but had no significant effect (P>0.05) against monocytes. The best dose of purslane flour supplementation which was optimum for white blood cells, lymphocytes, and neutrophils was 3.01% kg/DM (dry matter) ration, 8.34% kg/DM ration, and 10.51% kg/DM ration, respectively.

              

Keywords: Jawarandu goat, Purslane flour, White blood cell, White blood cells differential
APLIKASI COATING BERBASIS PEKTIN CINCAU HIJAU (Premna oblongifolia Merr.) PADA TELUR AYAM RAS
Authors: Elsyana Vida , Alvita Livia Rhea
Published: April 2022

This study was aimed to determine the effect of green cincau pectin concentration as a coating for broiler eggs and the length of storage time at room temperature on egg quality. The research was carried out in May-October 2021 at the Industrial Chemistry Laboratory and Agricultural Products Technology Laboratory, Lampung State Polytechnic. The experimental design used was a Factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 3 replications (triple). The factors studied were the concentration of green cincau pectin and storage time which consisted of several levels. The parameters measured were the percentage reduction in egg weight, yolk index, and Haugh Unit. The research data obtained were analyzed by means of variance (ANOVA) at a significance level of 5% and continued with Duncan's test. The results showed that there was an interaction (p<0.05) between the concentration of green cincau pectin and storage time on the percentage decrease in egg weight, yolk index, and Haugh Unit. The concentration of green cincau pectin showed a significant effect (P<0.05) on the percentage decrease in egg weight and Haugh Unit, but it was not significantly different (P>0.05) on the yolk index, while storage time resulted in a significant effect (P<0.05) on all test parameters. Green cincau pectin concentration 30% w/w tapioca as coating broiler eggs and stored for 6 days was the best combination treatment for the percentage reduction in egg weight, yolk index, and Haugh Unit.

 

Key words: pectin, green cincau, coating, egg
PENGARUH SUPLEMENTASI Portulaca oleracea DENGAN LEVEL YANG BERBEDA TERHADAP KADAR TRIGLISERIDA DAN HDL (High Density Lippoprotein) SERUM DARAH KAMBING JAWARANDU (Capra aegagrus hircus)
Authors: Hakim Fitra Taufiqul , Liman Liman , Suharyati Sri , Erwanto Erwanto
Published: April 2022

This study aimed to determine the effect of supplementation of Portulaca oleracea with different levels of triglycerides and High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) content of blood serum. This research was conducted in February-March 2021 in the village of Rejo Asri, Seputih Raman District, Central Lampung Regency, Lampung Province. Examination of white blood cells, and white blood cell differential was carried out at the Veterinary Center of Lampung Province. The experimental design used was a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 5 replications. The treatments were basal ration (P0), basal ration with 5% Portulaca oleracea supplementation (P1), basal ration with 10% Portulaca oleracea supplementation (P2), and basal ration with 15% Portulaca oleracea supplementation (P3). The data obtained were analyzed with analysis of variance with a significance level of 5%. The results showed that Jawarandu goats fed with purslane flour with different levels showed no significantly different results (P> 0.05) which had an average of triglyceride levels of 80.2 ± 5.26 mg/dL (P0), 79.6± 5.46 mg/dL (P1), 92±10.89 mg/dL (P2), and 81.2± 7.38 mg/dL (P3), while for HDL, those were 36.4±5.41 mg/dL (P0), 33.8±4.93 mg/dL (P1), 38.5±3.05 mg/dL (P2), and 31.3± 4.74 mg/dL (P3) which were in the normal range.

 

Keywords: HDL, Jawarandu Goat,  Portulaca oleracea, Triglycerides
Konstruktioita ja verkkoja
Authors: Heinonen Tarja Riitta , Vilkuna Maria , Dubois Gaïdig , Niva Heidi
Published: April 2022

Arvioidut teokset
Adele E. Goldberg: Explain me this. Creativity, competition, and the partial productivity of constructions. Princeton: Princeton University Press 2019. 195 s. isbn 978-0-691-17426-6.
Holger Diessel: The grammar network. How linguistic structure is shaped by language use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2019. 280 s. isbn 978-1-108-49881-4.
Arduino Based Efficient Energy Storage Systems Using Solar and Wind Power
Authors: Al Rakib Md Abdullah , Rahman Md Moklesur , Alam Anik Md Shamsul , Jahangir Masud Fayez Ahmed , Islam Sanjib , Rahman Md. Ashiqur , Chakraborty Shantanu , Abbas Fysol Ibna
Published: April 2022

The aim of this work to investigate and create a solar-powered UPS for the Bangladeshi market as an alternative energy source. It comprises of a design that was created based on our study. Solar and wind UPS systems are made up of a solar charge controller with inverter circuit, and solar panel. Many circuit simulations were performed during this procedure to meet the work’s requirement. It also demonstrates that solar and wind-powered UPSs will be very effective and profitable in the electrical UPS industry. In this project, the solar panel is made up of solar cells that convert solar energy into electrical energy. We also have a charging circuit that charges a 12V DC (direct current) battery and an inverter circuit that converts the voltage to AC (alternative current).
УЗАГАЛЬНЕНИЙ МЕТОД ДЕМОДУЛЯЦІЇ ДЛЯ ОТРИМАННЯ ТРИВИМІРНИХ ЦИФРОВИХ ЗОБРАЖЕНЬ ТА ЙОГО ПРОГРАМНА РЕАЛІЗАЦІЯ
Authors: Боровицький Володимир Миколайович , Микитенко Володимир Іванович , Гудзь Олексій Євгенійович
Published: April 2022

У роботі запропоновано комплексний метод демодуляції, який можна використовувати для отримання тривимірних цифрових зображень. Цей метод забезпечує знаходження контрасту гармонійної просторової модуляції освітлення при довільних значеннях її фазових кутів. Робота містить текст двох функцій мовою Python, у яких запропонований метод демодуляції застосовується для отримання тривимірних цифрових зображень. Перевагою запропонованого методу є те, що він може використовуватися з економічними пристроями, які формують гармонійну просторову модуляцію освітлення та можуть встановлюватися на більшості оптичних мікроскопів без придбання комерційного програмного забезпечення.
Experience of tocilizumab in hospital patients with moderate COVID-19
Authors: Burgasova OA , Dolinniy SV , Tetova VB , Ogarkova DA , Odnoralov MA , Bakalin VV , Smetanina SV , Antipyat NA , Taranova MV
Published: April 2022

Severe form of COVID 19 has been linked to the phenomenon of dysregulated inflammation with excessive cytokine release and elevated interleukin 6 (IL6) levels. Suppressive agents enabling specific inhibition of cytokines, notably monoclonal antibodies to IL6 and its receptors, have been applied as a rescue therapy in COVID 19 despite the underexplored clinical scope for these biologic medications. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical utility of IL6 receptor antagonist tocilizumab in moderate symptomatic COVID 19 prone to aggravation. The retrospective cohort study enrolled two groups of hospitalized patients (a total of n = 72) diagnosed with moderate COVID-19. The main group received a single 400 mg dose of tocilizumab (TCZ) on top of standard therapy. The comparative analysis included statistical evaluation for a number of clinical and laboratory parameters at reference time points and disease outcomes with regard to treatment strategy. Overall, TCZ administration provided no advantages in terms of oxygen supplementation status, disease progression, or survival. Lethal cases constituted 19.2% (10 pts) and 5% (1 pt) in TCZ and comparison groups, respectively. The results indicate that administration of monoclonal antibody drugs in hospital patients with COVID-19 must follow differential schemes with regard to the disease severity and comorbidities, as well as proper commencement schedules.
Kepemimpinan Perempuan dalam Organisasi Ikatan Pelajar Muhammadiyah (IPM) di Tingkat Wilayah Sumatera Utara
Authors: Alfialita Vini , Pasaribu Payerli
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan landasan Muhammadiyah dalam memperbolehkan perempuan menjadi pemimpin organisasi, menganalisis pemimpin perempuan dalam melaksanakan tugas kepemimpinan di organisasi IPM, serta mendeskripsikan hambatan dan kendala yang dihadapi oleh pemimpin perempuan dalam melaksanakan tugas kepemimpinan di Pimpinan Wilayah Ikatan Pelajar Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif, dan teknik pengumpulan data dengan observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa landasan Muhammadiyah memperbolehkan perempuan menjadi pemimpin organisasi didasarkan pada Keputusan Majelis Tarjih Pimpinan Pusat Muhammadiyah yang menyatakan kebolehan perempuan menjadi pemimpin, sehingga pandangan Muhammadiyah terhadap pemimpin perempuan adalah memperbolehkan dan mendukung. Pemimpin perempuan dalam melaksanakan tugas-tugas kepemimpinan di PW IPM Sumut yaitu dengan menggunakan prinsip kolektif kolegial. Tugas-tugas kepemimpinan yang ada di PW IPM Sumut yaitu mengarahkan organisasi sesuai dengan visi dan misi, mengayomi dan menggerakkan anggota, menjaga komunikasi yang baik dengan anggota, menjalankan program kerja, mengambil keputusan, melaksanakan kontrol dan perbaikan-perbaikan atas kesalahan, serta mendelegasikan wewenang kepada anggota. Adapun hambatan dan kendala bagi pemimpin perempuan yaitu datang dari luar organisasi dan dari dalam organisasi sendiri.
Histomorphological comparative study of the pregnant and lactating mammary gland in endogenous rabbits(Oryctolagus Cuniculus)
Authors: Ahmed Enas Shehab , Mohammed Hadaf H.
Published: April 2022

Background:comparative study of the pregnant and lactating mammary gland in local rabbits .

Objective :histological describtion of mammary gland of two period (pregnant and lactating mammary gland ).

Mterials and methods :To determine the  differences that could take place in the mammary gland between two periods of the life (pregnant and lactating) of endogenous rabbits(Oryctolagus Cuniculus).

Results: Grossly the mammary glands shown in rabbits (pregnant and lactating) were four or five pairs, located at the ventral surface of the thorax, abdomen, and inguinal. The mammary gland of the doe has 8or 10 nipples. Histological results of pregnant group females contained the same histological components but there were alveoli intralobular connective tissue interlobular connective tissue, glandular duct, and adipose tissue, the alveoli lining with cuboidal cell, the ducts lining with a double layer of the cuboidal cell around by collagen fibers and fatty vacuoles the results of this study revealed that the pregnancy period showed the most development, especially in the glandular units (alveoli) because of the effect of estrogen and progesterone hormones rule in the growth of duct and alveoli and stope immediately after parturition after a drop of the placenta also secretion colostrum detection. In lactating group rabbits, the lobules were large collecting ducts lined by multiple layers of the columnar and cuboidal cells and mammary gland lobule. A magnified section of glandular alveoli showed it lined with low cuboidal secretory cells and their lumen contained secretory product and glandular alveoli lined with low cuboidal secretory units and their lumen contained secretory product. the alveoli had large lumens and were lined with cuboidal epithelium and flattened nuclei of myoepithelial cells and flattened nuclei of myoepithelial cells, the lobules have the most alveoli were large. The interlobular connective tissue that surrounded the large lobules with blood vessels and wide trabeculae of dense irregular connective tissue with adipose tissue, the lobules of a different size, and interlobular duct filled with the secretion of the trabeculae of dense irregular connective tissue the interlobular Connective tissue and adipose tissue, the lobules in a different size. The interlobular duct with secretion, intralobular duct, most alveoli were large and without secretion may be at the end of the lactation period.
Problems of formation of police law in the system of special administrative law
Authors: Karabin T.
Published: April 2022

The article is devoted to the study of the formation of police law in the legal system of Ukraine and its content. In Ukrainian science, the separation of police law is considered controversial, so its study also requires an analysis of the relationship with related parts of the legal framework.

The material of the article is presented by highlighting issues that need to be addressed during the formation of special administrative law in Ukraine in general and the problems of formation of police law in particular. The study also outlines the already developed positions and scientific prerequisites for the formation of a sub-branch of police law. Nevertheless, in the Ukrainian doctrine there is no generally accepted understanding of what is police activity, which relations should be attributed to police law, which bodies are referred to the police. The article attempts to answer these questions, as well as proposes the structure of police law as a sub-branch of modern administrative law. The article highlights and reveals some problems of forming a sub-branch of police law. The first is the frequent non-separation of police law by scholars as a stage in the development of administrative law and an element of the modern legal system that inhibits its development as a regulator of public relations. The second is the fear of the very term “police law”, which has opposite meanings: police (coercion) and law (freedom). Third, it is the influence of traditional Soviet developments in the field of policing, which hinder the formation of police law as a legal regulation of relations.

The structure of police law of Ukraine as a sub-branch of special administrative law as a set of norms that determine and regulate the formation of bodies that ensure public safety and law and order; tasks and powers of police bodies; grounds and procedure for application of police measures, procedures; rights and responsibilities of citizens in the field of policing.
Legal regulations of national registers of human biological data
Authors: Akhtyrska N.
Published: April 2022

The article is devoted to issues related to the formation of information databases used to identify individuals and identify those involved in crimes. Fingerprint and DNA identification are increasingly used both at the national level and within the framework of international cooperation in criminal proceedings. The United Nations has called for new scientific approaches to be used in criminal investigations. However, the creation of national registers (collection, accumulation, storage, transfer to other states on request) requires adequate legal support, which allows to strike a balance between ensuring the security of society and the state from criminal encroachment and human rights standards. In Ukraine, there is currently no proper legal regulation of the functioning of national fingerprint registers, genetic profiles, etc. In Ukraine, there is currently no proper legal regulation of the functioning of national fingerprint registers, genetic profiles, etc. In accordance with international standards and proper cooperation in the fight against transnational crime, in particular, the following databases should be created. The registered draft Law of Ukraine “On State Registration of Human Genomic Information” needs to be analyzed in detail, taking into account the experience of other states and the practice of the European Court of Human Rights. Ukraine has a number of databases that are regulated differently. Fingerprints are digitized in the case of obtaining a passport of a citizen of Ukraine for travel abroad, and if desired, for a domestic passport, which is regulated by law. At the same time, there is a database of fingerprints, the procedure for its creation and use is regulated by an order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which directly contradicts the position of the ECtHR (this should be a law or government document); the grounds for the selection of traces must be clearly defined (the current order stipulates that the Ministry of Internal Affairs may expand the list of crimes by its decision); it is necessary to provide a method of independent verification of the grounds for storage of biological traces, which is not currently provided in Ukraine. The concept of biological traces must be defined in accordance with the position of the ECtHR, according to which DNA, fingerprints and voice are as follows. It is expedient to adopt a law regulating the creation of the National Database of Human Biological Traces and not to leave the fingerprint database out of the legal field.
General provisions of search tactics
Authors: Osipenko I.P. , Myshasta K.B.
Published: April 2022

The article considers the peculiarities of the search. Based on the analysis of forensic literature, the concept of «search» is considered. The search is a rather complex investigative (search) action, so we pay attention to the preparation of the investigator for this investigative action. The procedural procedure for conducting a search in criminal proceedings has been revealed.

The grounds for conducting a search in criminal proceedings have been studied. It is substantiated that the sufficient grounds for conducting a search are the obligatory presence of a set of factual and legal grounds set forth in the decision of the investigating judge. Compliance with the reasonable conditions of the search in criminal proceedings is a guarantee of the admissibility of evidence obtained during this investigative action. Three main procedural documents that take place during a search in criminal proceedings are analyzed: 1) petition; 2) approval; 3) protocol.

The article examines in detail the tactics of the search, which consists of four stages: preparatory, review, detailed and final. The peculiarities of each of these stages are indicated and it is emphasized that the use of special techniques will ensure an excellent search. In addition, it was noted that a properly designed search plan, selected tactics ensure the success of the search, and as a result of obtaining material evidence relevant to such criminal proceedings, and complete and objective documentation of the search is a key point in obtaining evidentiary facts as a result of this action.

The process of recording search results has been determined, starting from the very beginning of the investigative (search) action - announcing the decision of the investigative court on the search permit, and continuing until the end - the moment of closing the search report.
Expert participation in criminal proceedings
Authors: Senchenko N.M. , Yushchenko M.S.
Published: April 2022

The scientific article is devoted to determining the legal status of an expert in criminal proceedings and problematic issues related to it. The development of becoming an expert began in ancient times and is covered by various legal acts.
          This article considers various scientific formulations of definition of expert. These formulations make it possible to identify the main features that inherent in the person. It is concluded that the most accurate and complete can be considered the legislative definition of the expert, which is contained in Art. 69 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. Emphasis is placed on the lack of pre-defined force of the expert's finding.
          To properly understand the concept of expert, the discussion issue related to the category of "special knowledge" is analyzed, the interpretation of which is missing in the regulations of Ukraine. The peculiarities of special knowledge and the importance of ways to acquire them are indicated.
          In addition, considerable attention is paid to the expert’s legal personality, as it helps to determine his criminal status. Therefore, it is considered the legal capacity of the expert as a participant in criminal proceedings and his legal capacity and tort capability.
          Despite the possibility of using the expert's finding as a procedural source of evidence, there are a number of problematic issues, that are reflected in the lack of implementation the expert's right to appeal the actions of the person that leads the case and violates the expert's rights; the complexity of the procedure for gathering proofs by the defense by conducting certain investigative actions, that includes the involvement of an expert; lack of a list of grounds and procedures for involving an expert; inability to engage a legal expert.
The results of the article emphasize the need to improve the criminal procedure legislation in the appropriate direction, which will make the participation of the expert in criminal proceedings more effective.
Legal Status of European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol)
Authors: Perepolkin S.M.
Published: April 2022

The success of Ukraine's strategic course towards full membership in the European Union depends on many factors, in particular, on establishing effective cooperation with the Member States of the European Union and its bodies in the field of prevention and counteraction to various manifestations of organized crime. Among the various agencies of the European Union, European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) performs the largest amount of work in this field. In this regard, the article analyzes the history of Europol from its inception as an international intergovernmental organization (European Police Office) to its current state - an independent European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol). To disclose the legal status of Europol, the focus is on the purpose and objectives of its creation, the types of crimes against which Europol’s work is directed, the competence of Europol, which covers more than forty forms of criminal activity, the structure of internal bodies, the normative legal bases of Europol’s interaction with the Member States and other agencies of the European Union, third countries (strategic cooperation agreements and operational cooperation agreements) and international organizations, the genesis of the normative legal bases for relations between Europol and Ukraine. According to the results of the study, the history of the formation of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) is proposed to be divided into two stages: 1. Europol as an international intergovernmental organization of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on the establishment of a European Police Office of 26 July 1995; 2. Europol as the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol). At each stage of Europol's formation, its legal status also changed. At the present stage of Europol's work, its legal status is determined by the Regulation (EU) 2016/794 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol).
A Study to assess the Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge of Mothers regarding Use of Zinc Supplementation in Managing Diarrhoea among Under Five Children in a selected Rural Community in Bhopal
Authors:   Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishanan (SRK) University, Bhopal, MP, India., Patel Rakhi
Published: April 2022

Background: Zinc supplementation is suggested in all intense bowel issues in kids from non-industrial nations. We planned to survey whether zinc supplementation would be similarly compelling against every one of the normal life forms related to intense looseness of the bowels. Method:A semi-exploratory one gathering, pre-test post-test configuration was utilised for the examination. Purposive testing procedure was used to choose 40 mothers. The specialist evaluated the information with respect to the advantages of zinc utilising organised information survey. On the seventh day, a post-test was conducted. The gathered information was examined using graphic and inferential measurements.Result: The mean post-test information score (20.33) was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (11.95). The mean contrast between post-test and pre-test knowledge score was profoundly huge. The obtained ‘t’ value (13.60) was higher than the table value. There was no significant relationship between knowledge score and chosen demographic variables like age, number of kids, occupation, family, income, religion with the exception of educational status of mothers.Interpretation and Conclusion: The post-test knowledge score being higher than the pre-test knowledge score leads to the conclusion that the information booklet is a very useful method of improving the information of the mothers regarding zinc supplementation in managing diarrhoea among under-five children.
A Pre-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of NRP Training Programme on the Knowledge and Skills regarding Neonatal Resuscitation Practice among BSc Nursing Interns in Selected Colleges of Nursing, District Faridkot, Punjab, India
Authors:   MSc Scholar,  University College of Nursing, BFUHS, Faridkot, Punjab, India., Islam Kousar ul
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Neonatal resuscitation (NR) is a paediatric emergency procedure used to resuscitate a baby who is unable to begin or sustain regular breathing and respiration. Nurses have a central part in neonatal resuscitation and avoiding complications. This study has been done to assess the knowledge and skills of BSc Nursing interns regarding neonatal resuscitation practice (NRP).Method: The current study was done following a quantitative research approach and pre-experimental with one group pre-test post-test design. 60 BSc Nursing interns of a selected college of district Faridkot, Punjab were selected using purposive sampling technique. A knowledge questionnaire and observational checklist were used to assess the knowledge and skills regarding NRP. A post-test was conducted on the 8th day after the administration of an educational training programme regarding NRP.Results: The result revealed that there was a significant improvement in knowledge and skills of BSc Nursing interns after the administration of educational training programme regarding neonatal resuscitation practice. Paired t-test was used to check the effectiveness of the educational training programme and t value for knowledge and skills were found statistically significant at p value < 0.001.Conclusion: Educational training programme regarding NRP is effective in improving the knowledge and skills of BSc Nursing interns.
A Study to Assess the Level of Stress and Coping Strategies among Nurses working in Intensive Care Units of Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar
Authors:   Madre-Meharban Institute of Nursing Sciences and Research, SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar Kashmir., Akhter Gulshan
Published: April 2022

Introduction: In every hospital, the intensive care unit has been described as an extremely stressful environment for nursing staff because it is an area of the hospital that provides comprehensive and continuous care for critically ill patients. The objective of the present study is to assess the level of stress and coping strategies used by nurses working in the intensive care units of Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar.Method: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted on 50 nurses working in the intensive care units of Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar. Sampling was based on the purposive method. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data.Results: Majority of the ICU Nurses reported high level of stress. The most common coping strategy used was belief in religion and the least used strategy was the use of substances. There was a significant association between the stress level of study subjects and age and clinical experience. There was a significant association of coping level with demographic variables such as gender, professional qualification, and clinical experience, and there was no significant association between coping level and demographic variables like age and marital status. There was a negative correlation between stress and Approach coping level, and a positive correlation between stress and Avoidant coping level.Conclusion: Stress among ICU nurses reaches values that are considered seriously high. The additional knowledge that Avoidant coping aggravates stress can serve as the basis in formulating work-related stress reduction strategies among nurses caring for critical patients.
Spatial–temporal graph neural network based on node attention
Authors: Li Qiang , Wan Jun , Zhang Wucong , Kweh Qian Long
Published: April 2022

Recently, the method of using graph neural network based on skeletons for action recognition has become more and more popular, due to the fact that a skeleton can carry very intuitive and rich action information, without being affected by background, light and other factors. The spatial–temporal graph convolutional neural network (ST-GCN) is a dynamic skeleton model that automatically learns spatial–temporal model from data, which not only has stronger expression ability, but also has stronger generalisation ability, showing remarkable results on public data sets. However, the ST-GCN network directly learns the information of adjacent nodes (local information), and is insufficient in learning the relations of non-adjacent nodes (global information), such as clapping action that requires learning the related information of non-adjacent nodes. Therefore, this paper proposes an ST-GCN based on node attention (NA-STGCN), so as to solve the problem of insufficient global information in ST-GCN by introducing node attention module to explicitly model the interdependence between global nodes. The experimental results on the NTU-RGB+D set show that the node attention module can effectively improve the accuracy and feature representation ability of the existing algorithms, and obviously improve the recognition effect of the actions that need global information.
Investigating the Benefits and Barriers of Quality Assurance Management for Adequate Housing Delivery in Nigeria: An Empirical Overview
Authors: Mbazor David N. , Aigbavboa Clinton O. , Thwala Wellington D.
Published: April 2022

Purpose: The process of housing delivery all over the world is confronted by multiple barriers resulting in houses that are short of clients’ expectations in terms of quality and overall standards. The inability of the house builders (contractors) to deliver quality housing normally occurs due to non-conformance to quality assurance principles and non-adherence to the key quality indicators. An assessment of recent developments and actions in the building industry that might help mitigate the identified barriers has been made in this study. Hence, skilful application of quality assurance principles to overcome quality barriers in housing delivery is essential. Methodology: The study has employed quantitative methods of data collection. Closed-ended questionnaires have been prepared and administered to building contractors in Akure, Nigeria. The collected quantitative data have been analysed with the aid of SPSS software, version 27. The results have been accordingly reported to ascertain the level of commitment made by building contractors on ensuring quality in housing delivery in Akure. Findings: Findings have revealed that building contractors are well conversant and knowledgeable about the probable benefits of implementing quality assurance in the housing delivery process. There are, however, obvious challenges and serious barriers that are militating against effective implementation of quality assurance measures in the housing delivery process such as engaging unskilled labour force. Recommendation: The study recommends that a pre-assessment of the workforce be made to establish their level of knowledge and competencies on quality assurance management principles. Originality and value: Creation of “quality assurance consciousness” for the housing industry will result in quality housing delivery to the satisfaction of all end users and the general public.
Nutritional Assessment of Guava for Quality Jelly Production
Authors: Islam Md. Shariful , Basri Rabeya , Rahman Md. Sharifur , Uddin Md. Nizam , Islam Md. Shahidul , Hossain Shaikh Abdullah Al Mamun
Published: April 2022

Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is a Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) rich fruit. Its production is quite high in Bangladesh but post-harvest life is very short. Farmers will benefited by producing different guava products like juice, jelly etc. and selling them to market for year round. The current study has been carried out to observe the nutritional composition of fresh guava, guava juice, and jelly for nutritive jelly production. Shelf life and sensory evaluation of guava and guava jelly were also evaluated. Fresh green guava of four varieties (Swarupkathi Peyera, Kazi Peyera, BAU-2 Peyera and BAU-19 Peyera) were collected from the Germplasm Center, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Bangladesh. The shelf-life (mean value) of fresh Guava, Guava juice, and Jelly were about 11, 9, and 142 days in ambient condition; 24, 30, and 213 days in refrigerated condition; and 42, 142, and 325 days in freezing condition, respectively. Kazi Peyara confined the highest percentage of ascorbic acid (195.59 mg/100g FW), total sugar (10.65 % FW), calcium (17.45 mg/100g), and phosphorus (34.63 mg/100g). However, BAU-19 Peyara contains the highest percentage of magnesium (20.15 mg/100g) and BAU-2 Peyara contains the highest percentage of potassium (392.1 mg/100g). The mean ascorbic acid content in guava juice (29.23 mg/100ml) and jelly (17.65 mg/100gm) were significantly lower compared to the fresh guava (192.77 mg/100gm) and also the ascorbic acid loss during storage was significant. The average score of different sensory parameters for fresh guava and guava Jelly were within the standard range. From the results, it can be concluded that guava is a good source of nutrients and quality jelly could be prepared from it.
Effect of sea sand and recycled aggregate replacement on fly ash/slag-based geopolymer concrete
Authors: Li Weiwen , Huang Xinlin , Zhao Jiali , Huang Yujie , Shumuye Eskinder Desta , Yang Xu
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of recycled aggregate (RA) and sea sand (SS) replacement on fly ash (FA) slag-based geopolymer concrete (GPC). An orthogonal array design is employed to obtain the optimum mix proportions, and geopolymer mixes are prepared using slag percentages of 10%, 20%, and 30% slag in FA/slag-based GPC. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution is prepared at three concentrations (8 mol/L, 12 mol/L, and 16 mol/L). The mechanical properties of the geopolymer mixes are determined based on the tensile strength, compressive strength, flexural strength, and elastic modulus. GPC is prepared using water-binder ratios of 0.3, 0.4, and 0.5 at 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of RA replacement. The results showed that the variation in the RA replacement ratio had little effect on the strength and elastic modulus of sea sand geopolymer concrete (SS–GPC), but it had a significant effect on river sand geopolymer concrete (RS–GPC). The RA replacement ratio also showed a noticeable change in the damage surface of the specimens. In addition, SS hinders the hydration reaction of the geopolymer in the early stage and reduces the early strength of the GPC; however, in the later stages, the effect becomes insignificant.