bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ СОЦІАЛЬНОГО ПЕДАГОГА З РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ ЗДОРОВ’ЯЗБЕРЕЖУВАЛЬНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ В ОСВІТНЬОМУ СЕРЕДОВИЩІ
Authors:   Східноєвропейський національний університет імені Лесі Українки, Пилюк Наталія
Published: July 2021

У статті розглянуто діяльність соціального педагога з реалізації здоров’язбережувальних технологій в освітньому середовищі. Розкрито різні підходи до трактування понять «здоров’язбереження», «здоров’язбережувальні технології». Зазначено, що здоров’язбережувальні технології є системою, яка створює максимально сприятливі умови для збереження, зміцнення й розвитку духовного, емоційного, інтелектуального, особистісного та фізичного здоров’я всіх суб’єктів освітнього процесу. Схарактеризовано основні підходи до організації здоров’язбережувальної діяльності в освітній установі: еколого-валеологічний, діяльнісний і системний. Окреслено пріоритетні завдання здоров’язбережувальної діяльності соціального педагога в освітньому середовищі (забезпечення охорони життя та здоров’я дітей; формування здорового способу життя; сприяння створенню обстановки психологічного комфорту учнів; розвиток у них комунікативних навичок; профілактику залежностей; організація та формування соціальної культури учнів, педагогів, фахівців і батьків). Зазначено, що основними напрямами здоров’язбережувальної діяльності соціального педагога є інформаційно-просвітницький, оздоровчий, профілактичний, соціальнопсихологічний. Схарактеризовано основні напрями роботи з формування життєстійкості учнів, що є пріоритетним завданням соціального педагога в умовах зростання впливу стресогенних чинників у суспільстві через соціально-економічні трансформації, політичну нестабільність, епідеміологічну ситуацію. Окреслено перспективні напрями подальших наукових досліджень: поглиблене вивчення змісту конкретних здоров’язбережувальних технологій у роботі соціального педагога, аналіз здоров’язбережувальної діяльності соціального педагога з різними віковими та цільовими групами учнів, дослідження особливостей застосування здоров’язбережувальних технологій у роботі соціального педагога з педагогічним колективом.
COACHING TECHNOLOGY AS A METHOD OF OPTIMIZING SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF THE PERSONNEL IN ORGANIZATION
Authors:   Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko, Skorobahatska Oksana
Published: July 2021

The article discusses the theoretical provisions of coaching technology as a method of optimizing the socio-economic efficiency of the personnel in organization. The types of coaching, principles, and procedures of coaching are analyzed. The main philosophical and psychological postulates of coaching and its main directions are considered. The modern classification of coaching, the conditions for the effectiveness of coach management, the main aspects of process management in the context of coaching technology have been studied. The general provisions for setting goals in coaching are studied. The system of questions “GROW” developed by J. Whitmore and E. Parslow is analyzed. The instrumental foundations of coaching have been studied. The article considers the approach of R. Dilts to determine the peculiarities of the system of values and beliefs of a person, as well as the model of “spiral dynamics”, built on the original ideas of Dr. K. Graves.
DARTMOUTH MEDICAL SCHOOL IN THE USA: ESTABLISHMENT, INNOVATORS, AND INNOVATIONS (THE LATE 18TH – 19TH CENTURY)
Authors:   Zaporizhzhia State Medical University Sumy State Pedagogical University Named after A. S. Makarenko, Kulichenko Alla
Published: July 2021

The article reveals the peculiarities of the Dartmouth Medical School establishment. Moreover, the author appeals to American outstanding innovators and innovations from the late 18th century to the 19th century. Note that N. Smith was an innovator-organizer of American medical schools (Dartmouth Medical School, Yale School of Medicine, Bowdoin Medical School, and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia). Besides, N. Smith’s methods of typhus treating and certain surgical operations, as ovariotomy, staphyloraphy, were innovative in American medicine. Also, R. Mussey, D. Crosby, E. Peasley, C. Frost provided innovative activity at Dartmouth Medical School during the 19th century. Among the crucial innovations, there were new departments, implementation of new teaching methods within the educational process, use of various European practices and devices, including the X-ray apparatus, etc.
ДИДАКТИЧНІ ЗАСАДИ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ ФАХІВЦІВ З ФІЗИЧНОЇ ТЕРАПІЇ У ВИЩИХ НАВЧАЛЬНИХ ЗАКЛАДАХ ДАНІЇ НА ПРИКЛАДІ КОПЕНГАГЕНСЬКОГО УНІВЕРСИТЕТУ ПРИКЛАДНИХ НАУК
Authors:   Сумський державний педагогічний університет імені А. С. Макаренка, Левитська Тeтяна
Published: July 2021

У статті проаналізовано зміст професійної підготовки фахівців із фізичної терапії у вищих навчальних закладах Данії з використанням аналізу, систематизації, порівняння й узагальнення навчального плану, наукових даних, клінічної освіти та здатності мислити по-новому. Визначено дидактичні засади професійної підготовки фахівців із фізичної терапії. Проаналізовано навчальний план підготовки бакалаврів фізичної терапії в Копенгагенському університеті прикладних наук, де навчаються фахівці з фізичної терапії. Висвітлено педагогічні, традиційні, інноваційні технології та використання інформаційно-комунікаційних технологій у Копенгагенському університеті прикладних наук для підготовки фахівців із фізичної терапії та умови здійснення їх професійної діяльності.
THE REVIEW OF THE USA UNIVERSITY GOALS-BASED RESEARCH MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION STRATEGIES TO ENSURE GROWTH, STABILITY AND RETRENCHMENT
Authors:   Institute of Public Administration and Research in Civil Protection, Shykhnenko Kateryna
Published: July 2021

The purpose of the study is to single out the research management and administration strategies that are used at the USA universities and evaluate their feasibility in Ukraine. The method of descriptive content analysis was applied to analyse the relevant literature sources found using the keyword-based strategy. The review process included five basic phases such as preparation, retrieval, appraisal, synthesis, and reporting. The review found three eligible strategies used in research management and administration in the USA universities. These were as follows: the strategy that is based on the Supply Chain Management concept, the strategy that is based on promoting a project management community, the strategies of internationalization: the (research-related) study abroad programs recruiting international students (as a financial source to fund the research), and internationalizing the faculty through the scholarship programmes. While evaluating the strategies using the criteria, the experts rated the project management community-based strategy the highest (45 %), while the Supply Chain Management concept-based strategy scored the least (22 %). Concerning feasibility in Ukraine, the project management community-based strategy scored the highest technical feasibility, legal compatibility, and economical feasibility. The internationalisation strategies showed the greatest values for economical feasibility but moderate scores for other criteria. The Supply Chain Management concept-based strategy showed the largest values for technical feasibility, but the legal compatibility, economical feasibility and stakeholder benefits and ensuring competitive advantage were rated by the experts the lowest.
ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ МИКОЛИ ОЛЕКСІЙОВИЧА ЛАВРОВСЬКОГО ЯК ЧЛЕНА РАДИ ПРИ ПОПЕЧИТЕЛІ ХАРКІВСЬКОГО НАВЧАЛЬНОГО ОКРУГУ
Authors:   Харківський національний педагогічний університет імені Г. С. Сковороди, Балацинова Алла
Published: July 2021

У статті на основі аналізу законодавчих і нормативних документів, протоколів засідань ради при попечителі Харківського навчального округу, службового листування попечителя навчального округу з посадовими особами Міністерства народної освіти, звітів Харківського університету, статей і рецензій М. Лавровського, опублікованих у «Журналі Міністерства народної освіти» та «Циркулярі по Харківському навчальному округу», охарактеризовано зміст і напрями діяльності вченого як члена ради при попечителі Харківського навчального округу (1860–1874).
ПСИХОЛОГО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНІ УМОВИ УПРАВЛІННЯ ВИХОВНОЮ РОБОТОЮ У ВИЩИХ ПЕДАГОГІЧНИХ НАВЧАЛЬНИХ ЗАКЛАДАХ УКРАЇНИ (ДРУГА ПОЛОВИНА ХХ – ПОЧАТОК ХХІ СТОЛІТТЯ)
Authors:   Мелітопольський державний педагогічний університет імені Богдана Хмельницького, Дудко Ярослава
Published: July 2021

У статті подано результати історико-педагогічного дослідження проблеми організації психолого-педагогічних умов управління виховною роботою у вищих педагогічних навчальних закладах України (друга половина ХХ – початок ХХІ століття) відповідно до встановлених етапів: І етап (1958-1990 рр.) – етап становлення процесу управління виховною роботою у вищій школі України; ІІ етап (1991-2013 рр.) – етап реформування процесу управління вихованням майбутніх учителів у вищих навчальних закладах України; ІІІ етап (з 2014 р. по сьогодення) – етап стабілізації процесу управління виховною роботою у вищих педагогічних навчальних закладах України. Визначено пріоритетні напрями забезпечення психолого-педагогічних умов управління виховною роботою в сучасних закладах вищої педагогічної освіти України.
ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ У ЗАКЛАДАХ МОРСЬКОЇ ОСВІТИ УКРАЇНИ (80-ТІ РР. XX СТ.)
Authors:   Комунальний вищий навчальний заклад Херсонська академія неперервної освіти Херсонської обласної ради, Задорожня Олена
Published: July 2021

У статті розглянуто роль інформаційних технологій у підготовці майбутніх фахівців морського профілю. Наголошено на доцільності використання в освітньому процесі технічних засобів навчання з урахуванням набутого історико-педагогічного досвіду. Констатовано, що в 80-ті роки ХХ століття склалися умови для прийняття урядової постанови «Про заходи по забезпеченню комп’ютерної грамотності учнів середніх навчальних закладів і широкого впровадження електронно-обчислювальної техніки в навчальний процес» (1985 р.) та Концепції інформатизації освіти (1988 р.), які взято на озброєння закладами морської освіти України.
La sociocontabilidad: una dimensión de la ecocontabilidad - T3C. Reflexión teórica y aplicaciones
Authors: Álvarez Álvarez Harold
Published: July 2021

La sociocontabilidad es una dimensión de la Eco-contabilidad-T3C, que plantea una metodología de reconocimiento y medición cualitativa y cuali-cuantitativa del patrimonio sociocultural (su objeto de conocimiento) aplicable a los diversos vectores o tipos patrimoniales. En este trabajo se presentan algunos elementos conceptuales, metodológicos y aplicativos, que constituyen una propuesta inicial para el desarrollo de la sociocontabilidad.
ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI (AMF) CHARACTERIZATION IN RHIZOSPHERE of Gigantochloa atter
Authors: Mansir Fatimah , Hafsan Hafsan , Sukmawaty Eka , Masriany Masriany
Published: July 2021

Mycorrhizae are typical structures found in a plant's root system found symbiotic mutualism between fungi (myces) and roots (rhiza). Mycorrhizae have an essential role for plants because they can increase water and nutrient uptake, especially phosphorus absorption. The purpose of this study was to determine the mycorrhizal genera on the roots of parring bamboo plants (Gigantochloa atter) in Sabantang Hamlet, Toddopulia Village, Tanralili District, Maros Regency because there is no scientific information regarding this issue. This research was conducted with the wet filter method or sieving. The isolation of spores from the rhizosphere of Gigantochloa atter samples was carried out by referring to the pouring method and wet sieving using a stratified filter set. Staining techniques were used to observe the colonization of arbuscular mycorrhizal structures in the roots of the sample plants. The results showed that 27 spores were found, consisting of 15 spores of the Glomus genera, three spores of the Gigaspora genera, and nine Acaulospora genera. Observation of the root structure has not shown the presence of vesicular and arbuscular. However, only hyphae and spore structures were found because the mycorrhizal hyphae in Gigantochloa atter have not yet reached the infection stage to form arbuscular or vesicular structures
Customary Forests in West Papua: Contestation of Desires or Needs?
Authors: Ungirwalu Antoni , Awang San Afri , Runtuboi Yubelince Y. , Peday Mariana Y. , Marwa Jonni , Maitar Bustar , Murdjoko Agustinus , Fatem Sepus M
Published: July 2021

The challenge of integrating ecological, economic and social aspects of forest management is still a critical issue among stakeholders who agree on community-based forestry and the rights of indigenous peoples. In West Papua, the contrast of abundant natural resources with serious social inequalities and structured poverty is a continuing challenge for implementing a social forestry program. The process of establishing customary territories in West Papua is an important milestone in recognising its community entities. Is this scheme definitively able to answer the interests of access and management of indigenous peoples? This can help in achieving the sacred goal of protecting 70% of the forest area. This paper examines the dynamics of forest management in West Papua by the parties in customary forests. The low area designated for customary territories in West Papua, which has only reached 2,554.2 hectares, and the absence of a decree on the existence of customary forests is a form of injustice to the interests of local communities. The social forestry acceleration program intended to end the uncertainty surrounding customary forests is still in process. The roles of both on-site and off-site parties have not been optimal in realising customary forests in West Papua due to the complex and incomplete translation process at the site level. The results of the review show that interest is still focused on achieving an indicative-annual figure, which is still dominated by the village forest scheme. Hopefully, this year's acceleration of customary forests will become a milestone in West Papua, based on mutual need and desire.
Análisis de los calentamientos pre-competitivos en fútbol amateur y semiprofesional
Authors: Gutiérrez-García Luis , Hernández-del Caso Álvaro , Asín-Izquierdo Iván
Published: July 2021

El calentamiento de competición es esencial en la activación y preparación del deportista. Un adecuado calentamiento para favorecer el rendimiento del deportista y reducir la incidencia de lesiones durante la competición en fútbol.  El objetivo principal de este estudio fue evaluar los calentamientos precompetitivos de diversas categorías del fútbol semiprofesional y amateur español, así como su relación con el rendimiento en la competición. Además, se analizó el efecto sobre el rendimiento de los protocolos de recalentamiento desarrollados durante el tiempo de descanso del partido. Estudio observacional desarrollado mediante análisis de variables GPS. Los resultados del estudio muestran los requerimientos condicionales de los calentamientos de competición en función del nivel de rendimiento y demarcación. Además, se puede observar la relación entre los requerimientos condicionales de los calentamientos y los primeros minutos de la competición. Por otro lado, se observa la incidencia del recalentamiento en los primeros minutos de la segunda parte del partido. Los calentamientos son un elemento esencial en el rendimiento y prevención de lesiones deportivas, sobre todo, durante los primeros minutos de la competición. El recalentamiento en la segunda parte del partido puede ser un recurso interesante si se realiza con tiempo suficiente y una adecuada metodología de intervención.
EDITORIAL: Learning Technologies in the Era of a Global Pandemic
Authors: Czerkawski Betül
Published: July 2021

Since the early days of 2020, learning technologies have been tested by millions of students, teachers, and parents from all levels of education throughout the globe. Many educators discussed learning losses, inability of online learning to mimic real life learning environments, glitches in the technologies, or the boring interface of Zoom meetings. On the other hand, if the pandemic had happened 20-25 years ago, students would have completely lost touch with their peers and would have received no education for more than a year. In this issue, we have two very interesting articles that will guide us as we evaluate the value of digital learning. Both articles show that digital learning and new technologies have potential for advancing the quality of learning in our schools. 
The global water crises: a cross-national analysis of metabolic rift theory
Authors: Hargrove Andrew
Published: July 2021

Unchecked consumption, extraction, and growth have resulted in severe damage to ecological systems. Fresh water issues constitute one of the great challenges for political ecologists. On the one hand, there is a human health and development crisis and over 700 million people still lack access to clean, safe drinking water. On the other hand, there is a growing environmental water crisis regarding water scarcity, water stress, and freshwater resource depletion. This analysis utilizes metabolic rift theory to demonstrate the disruptive consequences that human development and agriculture have on the water cycle. I use two-way fixed effects longitudinal regression for 176 nations from 1970-2015 to test how agriculture, capital, international aid, governance, and civil society are associated with two important water indicators: access to water and water stress. I find that agriculture is associated with higher levels of water stress and higher levels of water access. Higher GDP per capita and international aid increase water access but have no significant relationship with water stress. Additionally, international non-governmental organizations and environmental treaty ratifications are associated with decreased water stress, but also decreased water access. Therefore, I find that the disruptive processes of capital and development have differential impacts on these two interrelated water outcomes. This political ecological analysis suggests that simple solutions that address water access or water stress alone, without considering the interrelated aspects of global water issues, may inadvertently influence other facets of the world's growing water concerns. Furthermore, agriculture and development create an ever-growing metabolic rift in the processes that allow fresh water to replenish itself, leading to future global issues of water access and stress.
The whale watched and whaled: exploring the orderings of a complex environmental issue through the lens of rubbish theory
Authors: Singleton Benedict E.
Published: July 2021

The political ecological study of environmental issues is often concerned with the interactions of diverse actors, leading to accounts of different, conflicting worldviews. While different epistemological and ontological standpoints are covered, there is consensus that environmental issues are simultaneously social and material, and that worldviews differ. In this article, I argue Michael Thompson's rubbish theory can be usefully employed to compare and contrast environmental perspectives ultimately rooted in conflicting epistemological and ontological understandings of a situation. Rubbish theory describes the categorization of objects into durables, transients and rubbish, and movements between these categories.Rubbish theory focuses on how objects are restricted in their movement and how this reflects the distribution of power and status in society. Two aspects of a society may then be assessed: 1) its value system, and 2) the extent to which different groups may alter that value system. Dynamic changes in these two aspects are then traceable. As an example of extant environmental conflicts rooted in different worldviews, this article focuses on historic and contemporary issues around the consumption of whale meat. Focusing upon whaling and whale-watching, I argue that historic and contemporary conflicts manifest different orderings and that these comprise different epistemological standpoints, which as value systems are comparable within rubbish theory.
Research on the Psychological Distribution Delay of Artificial Neural Network Based on the Analysis of Differential Equation by Inequality Expansion and Contraction Method
Authors: Zhang Hong , Katib Iyad , Hasan Hafnida.
Published: July 2021

This article first introduces neural networks and their characteristics. Based on a comparison of the structure and function of biological neurons and artificial neurons, it focuses on the structure, classification, activation rules, and learning rules of neural network models. Based on the existing literature, this article adds a distributed time lag term of the neural network system. In the actual problem, history has a very important influence on the current change situation, and it is not only at a specific time in the past. It has an impact on the current state change rate. Therefore, based on the existing literature that only has discrete time lags, this paper adds distributed time lags. Such neural network systems can better reflect real-world problems. In this paper, we use three different inequality scaling methods to study the existence, uniqueness, and global asymptotic stability of a class of neural network systems with mixed delays and uncertain parameters. First, using the principle of homeomorphism, a new upper-norm norm is introduced for the correlation matrix of the neural network, and enough conditions for the existence of unique equilibrium points in several neural network systems are given. Under these conditions, the appropriate Lyapunov is used. Krasovskii functional, we prove that the equilibrium point of the neural network system is globally robust and stable. Numerical experiments show that the stability conditions of the neural network system we obtained are feasible, and the conservativeness of the stability conditions of the neural network system is reduced. Finally, some applications and problems of neural network models in psychology are briefly discussed.
Numerical Simulation of Fiber Motion in the Condensing Zone of Lateral Compact Spinning with Pneumatic Groove
Authors: Lyu Jindan , Cheng Longdi , Xu Bugao , Hua Zhihong
Published: July 2021

Lateral compact spinning with pneumatic groove is a spinning process to gather fibers by common actions of airflow and mechanical forces. Compared with ring spinning, it can more effectively reduce yarn hairiness and enhance yarn strength. However, fiber motion in the agglomeration area is complex. And, it is important to establish a new fiber model to accurately describing the fiber motion. The objectives of this research were to create a new fiber model to simulate the agglomeration process, to analyze yarn properties of the lateral compact spinning with pneumatic groove, and to compare with other spinning yarns through a series of tests. The new fiber model was based on the finite element method implemented in MATLAB and was to show the fiber motion during the agglomeration area. The simulation generated results were close to the real motion of fibers in spinning. In the lateral compact spinning with pneumatic groove, fiber bundle through the agglomeration area can be gathered, and the output of the fiber bundle was nearly to cylinder before yarn twisted. The experiments demonstrated that the lateral compact spinning with pneumatic groove can improve the yarn properties: increase the yarn twist, enhance the yarn strength, and reduce the yarn hairiness.
Effect of Lycra Weight Percent and Loop Length on Thermo-physiological Properties of Elastic Single Jersey Knitted Fabric
Authors: Khalil Amany , Těšinová Pavla , Aboalasaad Abdelhamid R.R.
Published: July 2021

The aim of this work is to estimate the effect of loop length and Lycra weight percent (Lwp) on the geometrical and thermo-physiological comfort of elastic plain knitted fabric. Fifty single jersey knitted fabric samples were produced at five levels of Lycra weight percent (Lwp) (4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, and 8%) and loop length (2.7 mm, 2.9 mm, 3.1 mm, 3.3 mm, and 3.4 mm) with full plaited (fp) and half plaited (hp) of bare Lycra. The thermo-physiological comfort properties (thermal conductivity, absorptivity, and water vapor permeability), air permeability, and geometrical properties were measured at standard of each one. The results showed that the elastic single jersey knitted fabric thickness ranged between 3.12 times and 4.2 times of the yarn diameter (d). The fabric thickness increased when loop length is increased and decreased when Lwp is increased. The thermal conductivity, absorptivity, and water vapor resistance (WVR) decreased with Lwp increasing.
Approach to Performance Rating of Retroreflective Textile Material Considering Production Technology and Reflector Size
Authors: Glombikova Viera , Komarkova Petra , Vik Michal , Adamcova Jaroslava , Nemcokova Renata , Vikova Martina , Havelka Antonin
Published: July 2021

The study investigates retroreflective fabrics’ efficiency from the point of view of the interaction of their visibility, thermo-physiological comfort properties, and durability (represented by physical-mechanical performance). The effect of the combination of two production technologies (reflective transfer films and screen printing method) and two reflector covering sizes (25% and 85%) was examined. Technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) method was used to determine the best solution considering the abovementioned tested categories of properties. Retroreflective performance was in congruence with the used design coverage factor of the tested pattern. It was found that retroreflection of the tested pattern produced using screen printing technology was significantly lower than retroreflection of an identical pattern made by a transfer film. On the contrary, in terms of thermo-physiological comfort and physical-mechanical performance of the tested samples, screen printing technology shows significantly better results in almost all tested properties, especially in water vapor permeability, moisture management, and physical-mechanical performance. The solution for the abovementioned contradictory results can be achieved by using a combination of the advantages associated with each of these technology methods. Screen printing can be applied to specific regions of clothing that are exposed to extreme loading or sweating, and the transfer of film elements ensures high visibility with respect to the standards and biomotion principles that are deployed as prevalent benchmarks in the industry.
Response of antioxidant status in kidney of pigs exposed to aflatoxin B1 to dietary grape seed meal
Authors: Palade Laurentiu Mihai , Pertea Ana-Maria , Taranu Ionelia
Published: July 2021

This study investigated the effects of dietary inclusion of grape seed meal (GSM) on antioxidant markers in kidney of aflatoxin B1 fed pigs. Twenty-four cross-bred pigs (TOPIG-40) were randomly assigned to one of the four experimental diets: control (Control), aflatoxin B1 (diet contaminated with 320 μg AFB1/kg feed), grape seed meal (diet with 8% GSM) and AFB1+GSM (320 μg AFB1/kg feed + 8% GSM) for 30 days. Aflatoxin B1 induced oxidative damage and showed lower antioxidant status in kidney after 30 days. CAT and SOD activity measured in kidneys revealed significant differences when comparing the GSM+AFB1 group with the AFB1 group. Additionally, GSM diet alone did not affect CAT and SOD levels in kidneys of piglets compared with the control group, suggesting that they are maintained at physiological levels. We did not detect any effects of GSM on GPx and TAS. Including GSM into piglets’ diet significantly lowered lipid peroxidation induced by AFB1, while it did not affect it compared with the control group. The present study demonstrated the ability of GSM to alleviate the effects induced by the toxin evidenced by the improvement in the antioxidant status, and suggests the potential applicability of GSM as mycotoxin adsorbent in animal feed.
Milk yield genetic parameters estimated using random regression model in Teleorman Black Head Sheep
Authors: Popa Florin , Grosu Horia , Rotar Mircea-Cătălin , Pelmuș Rodica Ștefania , Lazăr Cristina , Gras Mihail Alexandru
Published: July 2021

Genetic parameters are important in breeding program of sheep. For the genetic evaluation of sheep was used the random regression test-day animal model. This model was better economic that another models because reduces generation interval and reduces the costs with test-days records. Data consisted of 1050 test-day of 403 ewes in first year (2017), 752 test-day of 374 ewes in second year (2018) and 1164 test-day of 319 ewes in third year (2019). The main goal to achieve the objectives of this research were the estimation of the genetic parameters important in obtaining the breeding value by calculation heritability for test-day milk yields and the correlations between test-days milk yields, for Teleorman Black Head Sheep population from Teleorman county in three different years. The heritability for test-day milk yield ranged from 0.150 to 0.237 in 2017, from 0.212 to 0.600 in 2018 and in 2019 from 0.186 to 0.403. Genetic correlations between sheep test-days milk yield in 2017 were positive and high.
Performance and intestinal microflora response of broilers to a probiotic mixture supplementation
Authors: Gheorghe Anca , Hăbeanu Mihaela , Dumitru Mihaela , Lefter Nicoleta Aurelia , Idriceanu Lavinia
Published: July 2021

The study evaluated the effects of a Lactobacillus strains probiotic mix on performance, carcass traits, organs size, and intestinal microflora in broilers. A total of 200 one-day-old unsexed broilers were allotted into 2 groups with 5 replicates (20 broilers/replicate). During the feeding trial (35 d) the broilers were fed with a control (basal diet) or probiotic (basal diet plus 3% probiotic mix L. acidophilus and L. plantarum, 1:1 ratio). The probiotic supplementation did not significantly influence the performance, carcass traits and organs size of broilers at slaughter age. No effect of probiotic supplementation on visceral weight or length was observed, except a higher of jejunum (P=0.007) and ileum (P=0.013) weights, and a tendency to higher the caecum length (P=0.070). The probiotic mix had no significant effect on the intestinal pH, but it improved the microflora by decreasing the Enterobacteria and E. coli counts and increasing the Lactobacilli counts and Lactobacilli: E. coli ratio in the ileum and caecum (P<0.05). In conclusion, the probiotic mix (L. acidophilus and L. plantarum mix, 1:1 ratio) did not significantly affect the productive performance but had a positive effect on broilers’ gut microflora.
Effect of sea buckthorn meal extract in alleviating the toxic effect of ochratoxin A and zearalenone in porcine peripheral blood mononuclear cells
Authors: Marin Daniela Eliza , Pistol Gina Cecilia
Published: July 2021

The mycotoxins ochratoxin A (OTA) and zearalenone (ZEA) are frequent contaminants of cereals responsible for important toxic effects in human and animals. The aim of this study was to investigate the in vitro effect of the sea buckthorn meal extract in alleviating the toxic effect of ochratoxin A and zearalenone on oxidative stress and inflammation using porcine peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Our results have shown that both zearalenone and ochratoxin causes oxidative damage and alter the inflammatory response. The use of the sea buckthorn meal extract can improve some markers of the oxidative stress (total antioxidant status) and inflammation (pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-8, IL-6) altered by exposure to the mycotoxins ZEA and OTA and our results indicate that this waste represents a promising biological method that can be used for the alleviation of the mycotoxins negative effects.
Lactobacilli sp. mixture alleviates LPS-induced inflammation in Caco-2 intestinal cell line
Authors: Pistol Gina Cecilia , Taranu Ionelia
Published: July 2021

In intestinal inflammation disorders (inflammatory bowel diseases, IBD), the strategies of chronic inflammation management are oriented to the alternative therapies. There were demonstrated the beneficial effects of probiotics as modulators of intestinal inflammation. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of a probiotic Lactobacilli mixture on pro-inflammatory cytokines and in-depth MAPK signalling pathway in an in vitro model of intestinal inflammation. Intestinal Caco-2 cells were stimulated with bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) for 4 hours; cells were cultured in presence of Lactobacilli sp. (Lb) mixture (Lb rhamnosus, Lb. paracasei and Lb. acidophilus, 1x108 CFU each Lb) for additional 24 hours. Genomic and proteomic analyses were performed to evaluate 22 inflammatory-related genes and proteins (cytokines and their receptors) and p38/JNK/ERK MAP kinases. The Lactobacilli mixture inhibited the pro-inflammatory cytokines expression in LPS-treated Caco-2 cells, the most affected cytokines being TNF-α and IL-12 p70 and up-regulated the anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-4 and IL-10 genes and proteins when compared to LPS-stimulated. A percent of 66% of genes and 60 % of MAPKs proteins were down-regulated by Lb mixture, under the level of LPS-treated cells. Our data suggest that Lactobacilli mixture might inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines via p38/JNK/ERK MAPKs signalling pathways in LPS-stimulated Caco-2 cells.
Periodontal management during COVID-19 pandemic: Mini review
Authors: Kurt Bayrakdar , Ilhan Betül , Sevki Bayrakdar , Kurt Alpay , Orhan Kaan
Published: July 2021

A few cases of pneumonia were reported by Wuhan Municipal Health Commission in Wuhan, Hubei Province, Republic of China and this mysterious pneumonia was recognized as novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the course of time on 31 December 2019. Based on the literature knowledge, COVID-19 outbreak came into existence through an animal-to-human transmission, then continued human-to-human diffusion. Especially dentists among the medical professionals are at high-risk group of SARS-CoV-2 virus contamination because of several routine dental procedures having the risk to convey the SARS-CoV-2 virus via droplets and close contact. In this mini-review, it was aimed to give information about patient management during COVID-19 pandemic for dental practitioners, periodontologists and dental hygienists.
New and interesting records of Diptera on glacial sand deposits in Silesia (NE Czech Republic). Part 2 – Brachycera except for Schizophora
Authors: Roháček Jindřich , Barták Miroslav , Čelechovský Alois , Grootaert Patrick , Kanavalová Liliana , Mazánek Libor , Pollet Marc
Published: July 2021

Records of 19 species of the dipteran families Bombyliidae (1 species), Mythicomyiidae (1 species), Therevidae (2 species), Empididae (3 species), Hybotidae (1 species), Dolichopodidae (8 species) and Syrphidae (3 species) from glacial sand deposits in the Czech Silesia (NE Czech Republic) are presented and their association with sandy habitats discussed. All of them are recorded from the Czech Silesia for the first time, 13 are new additions to the fauna of Moravia of which 9 are also new for the whole of the Czech Republic. Dialineura anilis (Linnaeus, 1761) (Therevidae) and Schistostoma truncatum (Loew, 1864) (Dolichopodidae) are classified as psammobiont, 6 species as psammophilous, viz. Exhyalanthrax afer (Fabricius, 1794) (Bombyliidae), Cliorismia rustica (Panzer, 1804) (Therevidae), Cryptophlebs kerteszi Lichtwardt, 1898, Melanostolus melancholicus (Loew, 1869) (both Dolichopodidae) and Paragus constrictus Šimić, 1986 and Pelecocera tricincta Meigen, 1822 (Syrphidae), and 3 species as probably psammophilous, viz. Medetera annulitarsus von Roser, 1840, M. grunini Negrobov, 1966 and Sciapus basilicus Meuffels & Grootaert, 1990 (all Dolichopodidae). Medetera grunini is recorded for the first time from Europe and represents a new westernmost limit of its distribution range in the Palaearctic. New southernmost records of Rhamphomyia murina Collin, 1926 (Empididae) and Drapetis monsmargila Grootaert, Beuk & Shamshev, 2020 (Hybotidae) are also given.
Hymenopteran color preference using multiple colours of pan traps in Slovakia
Authors: Csanády Alexander , Oboňa Jozef , Zapletalová Lenka , Panigaj Ľubomír , Dojčaková Dana , Záleta Boris
Published: July 2021

The study presents results of colour preference of insects (Insecta), mainly from the order Hymenoptera (families Apidae, Formicidae). The research was carried out in the vicinity of the Beniakovce village (near the Košice city) over the years 2010–2012. Trapping by coloured water traps was conducted at ten sites with 50 Moerick′s water traps coloured with five different colours (white, yellow, blue, purple, and red). On the study area there were 12 357 individuals captured, belonging to 17 higher taxa (class, order, suborder) or genus morpho group of families Apidae and Formicidae. The highest abundance was found in Diptera followed by Hymenoptera, Coleoptera and Lepidoptera. Obtained results were in accordance with literature data, which showed that yellow colour was the most preferred by insects. Our results confirmed high degree of diversity of insect’s fauna in the study area.

Our study suggested that a modified Moerick′s water traps may be a valuable tool in studies on insect diversity, distribution, seasonal abundance, and foraging behaviour as well.
Climate, Creativity, and the Evolution of Human Intelligence
Authors: Delhez Julien
Published: July 2021

The present essay compares two books dealing with the evolution of human mental abilities. Agustín Fuentes’ The Creative Spark focuses on creativity. Fuentes argues that creativity is the central element that makes human uniqueness, and highlights continuity between modern examples of creativity and early forms of human creative behaviour. Mark Maslin’s The Cradle of Humanity discusses the role of East Africa’s climate in increasing the intelligence of humans. To understand this role, Maslin combines geological and climatic data with the latest discoveries in human evolution and palaeontology. The essay compares the books’ content as well as their tone, and concludes on whether they might inspire future research on human evolution.
Responses of the pest Drosophila suzukii population to environmental variables in southern Spain (Granada, Andalusia) – results of a pilot study
Authors: Manko Peter , de Figueroa J. Manuel Tierno , Oboňa Jozef
Published: July 2021

In this study conducted in Granada province in southern Spain, we analysed the flying activity and sex-ratio variability of the invasive pest Drosophila suzukii (the spotted wing drosophila) in the context of environmental factors and compared it with co-occurring Drosophilidae in a village garden. The studied D. suzukii population showed overwintering capabilities and successful maintenance in village garden with non-crop plants. Its flight period showed two peaks: female-biased, in November, and male-biased, in May. The sex ratio varied throughout the year and was mostly female-biased. We observed the effect of temperature on Drosophilidae and rainfall and temperature on the D. suzukii. Catches of the studied species were minimal at the minimal temperatures below 0 °C, and absent or near absent when the maximal temperature exceeded 30 °C. Moreover, we did not observe D. suzukii in samples when the minimum temperature below 0 °C was combined with heavy rainfall. The spotted wing drosophila seems to be more sensitive to precipitation than native Drosophilidae, as its proportion in the samples decreased with increasing rainfall. This pest also shows more pronounced short peaks in which it makes an important proportion of the biocoenosis of in comparison with other Drosophilidae.
Hiding in plain sight: new records and endangered flies (Diptera) from a tree-hole in an urban park (Prešov, Slovakia)
Authors: Oboňa Jozef , Ježek Jan , Kanašová Katarína , Manko Peter
Published: July 2021

The cavities in trees (called dendrotelmata) in an urban environment stand at the periphery of researchers’ attention. This paper presents new data on the occurrence of three Diptera species considered as endangered, namely Systenus leucurus Loew, 1859, S. tener Loew, 1859 (both Dolichopodidae), and Lepiseodina rothschildi (Eaton, 1912) (Psychodidae) from just such a specific urban ecosystem in Prešov. The latter two species were also recorded for the first time in Slovakia. The distribution and conservation status of the reported species are reviewed and briefly discussed.
Machine Vaping of Electronic Cigarettes - A Comparison of Puffing Regimes#
Authors: Gupta Amit , Tayyarah Rana , Gillman Gene , Garner Charles , Stevens Rob
Published: July 2021

Several machine-based puffing regimes for collection of e-cigarette aerosol were evaluated with the objective of recommending one regime for standardization. The study involved a comparison of several candidate regimes for which puff volume, duration, interval, profile shape, and puff number were defined and varied. Testing was conducted at four laboratories using seven e-cigarette test products. Each participating laboratory generated and analyzed aerosol from the test products for glycerin, propylene glycol, water, and nicotine using the candidate regimes. Results were compared within each product’s data set to understand the impact of the regimes on product yield, consistency of results, and reliability of the testing equipment. Each of the regimes evaluated was determined to be fit for purpose for the range of products tested. Based on specific selection criteria, the recommended collection parameters are a square-shaped 55-mL puff of 3 s duration with a puff frequency of one puff every 30 s. Standardized reporting parameters include aerosol collected mass (ACM), puff count, and e-cigarette weight loss along with analyte yield on a per-puff basis and total-puffs basis.
Practical Identity and Duties of Love
Authors: Brogaard Berit
Published: July 2021

This paper defends the view that we have special relationship duties that do not derive from our moral duties. Our special relationship duties, I argue, are grounded in what I call close relationships. Sharing a close relationship with another person, I suggest, requires that both people conceive of themselves as being motivated to promote the other’s interests. So, staying true to oneself demands being committed to promoting the interests of those with whom we share a close relationship. Finally, I show that the proposed account of special relationship duties circumvents two problems facing self-conception accounts of special relationship duties.
The Role of Microbial Biofilm in Removing Ammonia in Floating Treatment Wetlands
Authors: Lami Muwafaq Hussein Al , Whelan Michael John , Boom Arnoud , Harper David Malcolm
Published: July 2021

Laboratory experiments were conducted under controlled conditions to quantify the potential of microbial transformation associated with floating matrix of floating treatment wetland (FTW) in ammonia removal and nitrification kinetics. The effect of different design parameters on ammonia removal from synthetic medium was investigated to optimize system performance. Effects of surface area of mat material, range of ammonia concentrations, and aeration on ammonia removal kinetics were studied using microcosm systems. A simple dynamics model of mineral nitrogen transformation was used as a framework for interpreting the experimental results. The results revealed that ammonia removal was enhanced in FTWs, and the magnitude of removal was controlled by the design factors examined. Removal by nitrification was directly proportional to mat surface area. The higher ammonia removal efficiency was caused by a larger surface area, which could support the growth of more microbes. Removal rate constants for treatments were 0.011, 0.015, 0.026, 0.035, and 0.033 day–1 for T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5, respectively. There was also a clear inhibitory effect of NH3 on second-stage nitrification manifested as low production of NO3–. Quantitative index of optimized knit/calibrated knit indicated high inhibition effects of NH3 at high concentration of total ammonia (60 mg N L–1). There was no major effect of oxygen saturation on NHx removal using aerated and nonaerated conditions. Better mechanistic understanding of the fundamental processes operating in FTWs should provide the basis for improving FTW design and efficacy.
Application of Degradable Carbon and Nitrogen Moderates Carbon Sequestration Potential of Biochar in Arable Soils
Authors: Šimanský Vladimír , Horák Ján , Lukáč Martin
Published: July 2021

Biochar can affect CO2 emission and C sequestration from soils, but little is known about the effects of its re-application and interaction with easily accessible substrates. Since most agricultural soils are continuously reworked, understanding the mechanics of CO2 evolution as affected by soil amendments and their combinations may have important lessons for the global effort to combat climate change. In this study carried out in a controlled environment, we tested the short-term effects of biochar, and its re-application at different rates, on the production of CO2 emission and C accumulation in samples of arable soils. We used a loamy Haplic Luvisol as the substrate and added varying amounts of biochar and sources of easily accessible N and C. We observed CO2 evolution for 20 days at optimal temperature and moisture conditions. We found that in the control treatment with no biochar, the total potential respiration after the addition of (NH4)2SO4 (N) and glucose (G) was increased compared to basal respiration. The addition of biochar reduced CO2 emission in the control, N- and G-stimulated treatments by 12–22, 13‒24 and 2‒21%, respectively. Conversely, the application of biochar increased CO2 emission in the combined NG treatment. Application of biochar at a higher rate, as well as its re-application, increased soil organic carbon content and reduced emission of CO2 into the atmosphere.
Physiological Parameters of the State of Pinus Pallasiana D. Don in different Forest-Growth Conditions in Ravine Viyskovyi
Authors: Bessonova Valentina , Yusypiva Tetiana
Published: July 2021

The influence of different forest-growth conditions on the ecological and physiological parameters of Pinus pallasiana D. Don plants growing in anti-erosion planting is investigated. The experimental sites are located in the thalweg (test area 1) and on the slope of southern exposure in the lower, middle, and upper parts (test areas 2–4) of Ravine Viyskovyi (steppe zone of Ukraine). Forest-growth conditions are clay-loam soil (CL2) (mesophilic, fresh soil), СL1–2 (xeromesophilic, rather fresh), СL1 (mesoxerophilic, somewhat dry or semi-arid), and СL0–1 (xerophilic, arid) correspondently. It was shown that the growth rates of trees, the growth rate of lateral (scaffold) branches in length and thickness, needle-packing coefficient, and needle surface area of annual shoots are maximal in P. pallasianа in the thalweg in conditions of the best water supply and minimal in arid and semi-arid conditions of growth. The research revealed that the highest content of total water in the needles is characteristic of plants of fresh forest plant conditions and the smallest in arid and semi-arid areas (test areas 3 and 4), which is consistent with the forest-vegetation conditions.

Sufficient contents of potassium, calcium, and magnesium in all areas and phosphorus in three areas except the middle part of the slope were found in the needles of P. pallasianа. However, insufficient content of nitrogen was found in the needles, especially in the trees of the middle part of the slope, which, together with low water supply, could cause the most significant slowdown in the growth of P. pallasianа plants precisely on this experimental site. A correlation was established between the indices of plant growth and the content of water and nutrients.