bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bureaucratic Quality and Social Development
Authors: Prasad Monica , Zaloznaya Marina
Published: October 2021

Although a long tradition of research shows that the correlation between economic growth and well-being is imperfect, the sociology of development continues to focus on economic growth. In this paper we take a first step toward a sociology of social development by defining which indicators other than economic growth best capture different facets of citizen well-being, theorizing what social phenomena explain the variance in these indicators, and specifying causal mechanisms that connect the two. We show quantitatively that one main predictor of social development is basic sanitation, and that a key correlate of poor sanitation is corruption in law enforcement. We use direct measures of experiences with corruption, rather than subjective measures of perceptions of corruption. We then draw on qualitative data to suggest why and how corruption in the judiciary enables poor sanitation. Where the state does not efficiently deliver municipal services, intermediaries facilitate illegal access to services, and can only perform their work if law enforcement can be bribed. But by providing access to some citizens and not all, these intermediaries fragment citizens’ interests. Politics develops around lines of patronage rather than programmatic policies, and those who do not have the material resources to bypass the poor municipal systems, or the political resources to participate in patronage, are left without access to basic sanitation.
ІСТОТНІ УМОВИ ЛІЦЕНЗІЙНОГО ДОГОВОРУ НА ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ТОРГОВЕЛЬНОЇ МАРКИ ЗА ЦИВІЛЬНИМ ЗАКОНОДАВСТВОМ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Бабаскін Анатолій , Венецька Марина , Смородина Алла
Published: October 2021

Вступ. Цивільний кодекс України закріплює універсальну конструкцію ліцензійного договору, який застосовується до всіх об’єктів права інтелектуальної власності, а також встановлює універсальний підхід щодо визначення умов ліцензійного договору.Проблематика. Відсутність у Цивільному кодексі України та Законі України «Про охорону прав на знаки для товарів і послуг» повноти та вичерпності істотних умов ліцензійного договору на використання торговельної марки не повною мірою забезпечує інтереси правовласників і користувачів та не розв’язує проблеми у правозастосовчій практиці через ризики визнання такого договору неукладеним з підстав неузгодження сторонами всіх його істотних умов.Мета. Теоретико-правове дослідження істотних умов ліцензійного договору на використання торговельної марки.Матеріали й методи. Теоретичним підґрунтям дослідження слугували наукові праці у галузі цивільного права, права інтелектуальної власності й договірного права. Здійснювали дослідження Цивільного кодексу України та законодавства України з інтелектуальної власності з використанням методу аналізу і синтезу, формально-юридичного методу та методу системного аналізу.Результати. Проаналізовані положення Глави 75 Цивільного кодексу України та Закону України «Про охорону прав на знаки для товарів і послуг», а також роботи вчених-цивілістів з цивільного права, проблем договірного права та права інтелектуальної власності, й останні публікації з цих питань у науковій літературі показали, що зазначенепитання наразі залишається дискусійним та потребує законодавчого врегулювання.Висновки. Визнано, що істотними умовами ліцензійного договору на використання торговельної марки є предмет договору, строк та територія, на який дозволено використання торговельної марки, та умова про контроль якісті товарів і послуг. Запропоновано відповідні зміни до законодавства.
A 4-node quadrilateral element with center-point based discrete shear gap (CP-DSG4)
Authors: Nguyen Minh , Bui Tinh Quoc , Lo Vay Siu , Nguyen Nha Thanh
Published: October 2021

This work aims at presenting a novel four-node quadrilateral element, which is enhanced by integrating with discrete shear gap (DSG), for analysis of Reissner-Mindlin plates. In contrast to previous studies that are mainly based on three-node triangular elements, here we, for the first time, extend the DSG to four-node quadrilateral elements. We further integrate the fictitious point located at the center of element into the present formulation to eliminate the so-called anisotropy, leading to a simplified and efficient calculation of DSG, and that enhancement results in a novel approach named as "four-node quadrilateral element with center-point based discrete shear gap - CP-DSG4". The accuracy and efficiency of the CP-DSG4 are demonstrated through our numerical experiment, and its computed results are validated against those derived from the three-node triangular element using DSG, and other existing reference solutions.
Price and non-price decision making factors for groundnut production in Karnataka: An evidence from Nerlove’s supply response approach
Authors: Jainuddin S.M. , Seema  , Suhasini K. , Lavanya T.
Published: October 2021

The study was conducted with objectives to assess the decision making factors in allocation of area for groundnut production in Karnataka. The secondary data on price and non-price variables were collected from the period 1975-76 to 2015-16. The study concluded that the lagged area, lagged production and lagged yield had exerted significant influence on current year’s area, production and yield of the crop across all the period. The study showed that the co-efficient of non-price factors such as rainfall or irrigation was significant which is more important and complementary to price factors for decision making in allocation of land for groundnut production in the state. The study suggested that, attention should be given to expansion of irrigation facility and developing the suitable HYV in groundnut through suitable policy and programmes in the state which may encourage farmers to achieve stable yields and incomes. The government agenises like SAU; Dept of Agriculture, GOK; Extension units, KOF etc., have to arrange for the buyback of groundnut oilseed with processors or oil millers that could benefit the farmers and in turn farmers will expand the area under oilseeds crops in general and groundnut crop in particular in the state.
Superiority index based on AMMI and yield of wheat genotypes evaluated in North Western Plains Zone under restricted irrigated timely sown conditions
Authors: Verma Ajay , Singh G. P.
Published: October 2021

Highly significant effects of environment (E), GxE interaction and genotypes (G) were observed by AMMI analysis during 2018-19 and 2019-20 study years for wheat genotypes evaluated at major locations of mega zone of the country. WAASB measure observed suitability of HD3237, WH1080 and PBW644 genotypes. Superiority index while weighting 0.65 and 0.35 for yield and stability found HI1620, HD3237 and HI1628 as of stable performance with high yield. PRVG measure observed suitability of HI1620, HI1628 and BRW3806 while MHPRVG measure identified HI1620, HI1628 and HD3237 wheat genotypes. More over the average yield of genotypes ranked HI1620, HI1628 and NIAW3170 as of order of choice. SI had expressed all direct relations of moderate to high degree of correlations except with WAASB and weak relations with yield, PRVG and MHPRVG values. Only negative correlations had expressed by WAASB measure while positively correlated with yield, PRVG and MHPRVG. Second year of study observed suitability of NIAW3170, DBW296 and PBW644 genotypes as far as WAASB values were concerned. Superiority index found DBW296, HUW838 and NIAW3170 as of stable performance with high yield. More over the average yield of genotypes ranked DBW296, HUW838 and JAUW672 as of order of choice. Mean yield showed a highly significant positive correlation with SI, MHPRVG, PRVG and negative values of correlation with AMMI based measures. SI had expressed all inverse relations with measures WAASB, EV, ASV, MASV as only negative values were seen. Positive correlations were maintained by WAASB measure with Za, SIPC, ASTAB, ASV1.
Growth and instability of area under drip method of irrigation in south Gujarat- A district-wise analysis
Authors: Hiremath Deepa B. , Makadia J.J.
Published: October 2021

The competition among the various sectors of the economy particularly agriculture for the scarce water is becoming intense as the demand for available water resources is fast exceeding the economic supply. Many farmers still adopt conventional methods of irrigation which not only results in severe wastage of water but reduces crop production and also cause ecological hazards like water logging and soil salinity. The mounting water scarcity in Gujarat state validates the adoption of water efficient technologies like drip irrigation. The present study for undertaken to examine the current status and growth performance of area under drip method of irrigation for various districts of South Gujarat using compound growth rates. Instability analysis was carried out using the formula given by Cuddy and Della to know the variation in area under drip irrigation in over the years. The findings of the study suggested that during the period 2005-06 to 2019-20, the area under drip method of irrigation in case of loanee respondents declined significantly over the years.This could be probably attributed to the excessive documentation and other procedural formalities which were discouraging for the less educated and illiterate farmers. It also led to increase in the transaction cost. On the contrary, the growth in non- loanee area was found to be positive and significant in majority of the districts of South Gujarat. Moreover, the variability in loanee and non–loanee area was recorded to be high i.e. that the area under drip in all the districts of South Gujarat region demonstrated to be unstable during the period of study.
SHORT-TERM EFFECT OF WHEY PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTATION ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WAITING FOR LIVER TRANSPLANTATION: A DOUBLE BLINDED RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL
Authors: D’ALESSANDRO Michelle Carvalho de Oliveira , GOMES Amanda Dias , MORAIS Jéssica França , MIZUBUTI Yani Glaúcia Gomide , SILVA Thales Antônio da , FERNANDES Silvia Mauricio , MENDES Larissa Loures , CORREIA Maria Isabel Toulson Davisson , GENEROSO Simone de Vasconcelos
Published: October 2021

ABSTRACT Background: Chronic liver disease is associated with malnutrition that negatively impacts a patient’s health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Aim: To evaluate the short-term effect of whey protein supplementation on the HRQoL and nutritional and functional status of patients waiting for liver transplantation. Methods: This was a double-blind randomized clinical trial with patients waiting for liver transplantation who were randomized into two groups: WP (whey protein supplementation) and the control (casein supplementation). Both groups received 40 g (20 g in the morning and 20 g in the evening) for 15 days. Nutritional and functional status were evaluated. Energy balance was calculated as the difference between energy intake (24-hour recall) and total energy expenditure (assessed by indirect calorimetry). The chronic liver disease questionnaire was used to assess HRQoL. All measurements were performed before and after the intervention. Results: Fifty-six patients were evaluated. Malnutrition was present in 56.9%, and it was directly associated with a poor HRQoL (p<0.05). No improvement on the nutritional and functional status was observed, in either group after protein supplementation. HRQoL improved after WP and casein supplementation, with no differences between groups (p>0.05). Patients who met protein requirements and had a positive energy balance demonstrated a higher HRQoL score (4.9, p<0.05), without between-group differences. Conclusion: Malnutrition substantially reduces HRQoL. Short-term WP or casein supplementation improved similarly the HRQoL.
SIMULTANEOUS LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR AND CHOLECYSTECTOMY: DOES IT CAUSE MESH INFECTION?
Authors: CLAUS Christiano Marlo Paggi , RUGGERI João Rafael Bora , RAMOS Eduardo Brommelstroet , COSTA Marco Aurelio Raeder , ANDRIGUETTO Leonardo , FREITAS Alexandre Coutinho Teixeira de , COELHO Júlio Cezar Uili
Published: October 2021

ABSTRACT Background: Repair of inguinal hernia concomitant with cholecystectomy was rarely performed until more recently when laparoscopic herniorrhaphy gained more adepts. Although it is generally an attractive option for patients, simultaneous performance of both procedures has been questioned by the potential risk of complications related to mesh, mainly infection. Aim: To evaluate a series of patients who underwent simultaneous laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and cholecystectomy, with emphasis on the risk of complications related to the mesh, especially infection. Methods: Fifty patients underwent simultaneous inguinal repair and cholecystectomy, both by laparoscopy, of which 46 met the inclusion criteria of this study. Results: In all, hernia repair was the first procedure performed. Forty-five (97,9%) were discharged within 24 h after surgery. Total mean cost of the two procedures performed separately ($2,562.45) was 43% higher than the mean cost of both operations done simultaneously ($1,785.11). Up to 30-day postoperative follow-up, seven (15.2%) presented minor complications. No patient required hospital re-admission, percutaneous drainage, antibiotic therapy or presented any other signs of mesh infection after three months. In long-term follow-up, mean of 47,1 months, 38 patients (82,6%) were revaluated. Three (7,8%) reported complications: hernia recurrence; chronic discomfort; reoperation due a non-reabsorbed seroma, one in each. However, none showed any mesh-related complication. Satisfaction questionnaire revealed that 36 (94,7%) were satisfied with the results of surgery. All of them stated that they would opt for simultaneous surgery again if necessary. Conclusion: Combined laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and cholecystectomy is a safe procedure, with no increase in mesh infection. In addition, it has important advantage of reducing hospital costs and increase patient’ satisfaction.
Do wider riparian zones alter benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages’ diversity and taxonomic composition in neotropical headwater streams?
Authors: Linares Marden S. , Santos Livia B. dos , Callisto Marcos , Santos Jean C.
Published: October 2021

Abstract: Aim The maintenance and condition of riparian vegetation are important factors for conserving headwater streams and their species diversity. Thus, variations in the width of a riparian zone can have dramatic effects in the structure and functioning of the adjacent freshwater ecosystem. In this study, we aimed to determine if increased riparian zone width changed the benthic assemblages’ structure (diversity, taxonomic and functional composition) in headwater streams. Methods We tested two predictions: (1) increased riparian zone width will change the diversity and taxonomic composition of benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages because narrow riparian zones do not buffer the anthropogenic impacts from the surrounding landscape; (2) wider riparian zones will change benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages’ functional structure, due to changes to energetic input and quality. To test the first prediction, we assessed the benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages’ taxonomic composition, richness and Shannon-Wiener diversity index. To test the second prediction, we assessed functional feeding groups (FFG) and metrics based on their proportion. Results Our results showed that our first prediction was not corroborated, because taxonomic structure and diversity did not show significant variation with increased riparian zone width. Our second prediction was partially corroborated, because there were significant alterations in the functional structure of benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages between the narrowest riparian zone width (30 m) and the others two (50 and 100 m). Conclusions Our results suggest that, contrary to the Brazilian Federal Law 12651/2012, 30-m wide riparian zones are insufficient to protect headwater stream ecosystem functioning.
Genome-Wide Admixture Mapping of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate and Chronic Kidney Disease Identifies European and African Ancestry-of-Origin Loci in Hispanic and Latino Individuals in the United States
Authors: Horimoto Andrea R.V.R. , Xue Diane , Cai Jianwen , Lash James P. , Daviglus Martha L. , Franceschini Nora , Thornton Timothy A.
Published: October 2021

Significance Statement

Populations of Hispanic or Latino individuals have an increased risk of CKD, yet little is known about CKD genetics in these underserved groups. A genome-wide admixture mapping study of CKD traits conducted in 12,601 participants from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) identified three novel ancestry-of-origin loci on African-derived and European-derived chromosomal haplotypes—implicating novel candidate genes for kidney function in these loci. Two of these loci were validated in Black individuals, indicating potential generalizability of the loci across populations with shared ancestry. Interestingly, a genome-wide association study in HCHS/SOL failed to identify these ancestry-specific regions. These results illustrate the utility of leveraging diverse ancestries via admixture mapping for new insights into the genetics of CKD traits in studies of recently admixed populations.

Background

Admixture mapping is a powerful approach for gene mapping of complex traits that leverages the diverse genetic ancestry in populations with recent admixture, such as Hispanic or Latino individuals in the United States. These individuals have an increased risk of CKD.

Methods

We performed genome-wide admixture mapping for both CKD and eGFR in a sample of 12,601 participants from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, with validation in a sample of 8191 Black participants from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI). We also compared the findings with those from a conventional genome-wide association study.

Results

Three novel ancestry-of-origin loci were identified on chromosomes 2, 14, and 15 for CKD and eGFR. The chromosome 2 locus comprises two European ancestry regions encompassing the FSHR and NRXN1 genes, with European ancestry at this locus associated with increased CKD risk. The chromosome 14 locus, found within the DLK1-DIO3 imprinted domain, was associated with lower eGFR and driven by European ancestry. The eGFR-associated locus on chromosome 15 included intronic variants of RYR3 and was within an African-specific genomic region associated with higher eGFR. The genome-wide association study failed to identify significant associations in these regions. We validated the chromosome 14 and 15 loci associated with eGFR in the WHI Black participants.

Conclusions

This study provides evidence of shared ancestry-specific genomic regions influencing eGFR in Hispanic or Latino individuals and Black individuals and illustrates the potential for leveraging genetic ancestry in recently admixed populations for the discovery of novel candidate loci for kidney phenotypes.
Influence of Chia Seed, Buckwheat and Chestnut Flour Addition on the Overall Quality and Shelf Life of the Gluten-Free Biscuits
Authors: Silav-Tuzlu Gonul , Tacer-Caba Zeynep
Published: October 2021

Research background. In spite of being a significantly growing segment, there are still problems regarding the nutritional, technological and sensory profiles of gluten-free products. Thus, the combination of a variety of functional ingredients is required in order to achieve the desired product quality.
Experimental approach. Three types of flour, chestnut, buckwheat and potato, were chosen in this study because they are all gluten-free, nutritionally richer and technologically more advantageous than wheat flour. They are combined with chia seeds, which are also functional ingredients as they are rich in dietary fibre and unsaturated fatty acids. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the utilization of chia seeds with chestnut, buckwheat and potato flour in biscuits as overall quality enhancers in gluten-free products. The proximate composition, total phenolic content, antioxidant activity, some biscuit quality parameters and the sensory properties of the samples were investigated, and some changes in these products during storage were monitored and evaluated.
Results and conclusions. According to the results, biscuits with chestnut flour had the highest phenolic content (400.2 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE) per 100 g dry sample) and total antioxidant activity (155.5 mg Trolox equivalent (TE) per 100 g dry sample). Biscuits with chestnut and chia seeds had the hardness of 30.1 N (p<0.05). In addition, the use of chia seeds significantly increased the overall acceptability and flavour scores according to the sensory analysis results. During storage, chia seeds affected the oxidation stability; however, the fatty acid profile remained almost unchanged, except for the losses in lauric, stearic and α-linolenic acids (p<0.05). In conclusion, the biscuits with chestnut and chia seeds were more attractive than those made with other types of flour, with remarkably better nutritional characteristics and sensory attributes.
Novelty and scientific contribution. The study fulfils a need for the growing gluten-free market by combining together the functional nutrients of chia seeds, chestnut flour and buckwheat flour to achieve the nutritionally improved and organoleptically acceptable gluten-free biscuits. Furthermore, this study makes an overall evaluation of the changes in product quality during storage to provide new ideas for an overall innovation in the gluten-free food market.
A Phase 2 Exploratory Trial of a Vocabulary Intervention in High Poverty Elementary Education Settings
Authors: Cockerill Maria , Thurston Allen , Taylor Andy , O’Keeffe Joanne , Chiang Tien‐Hui
Published: October 2021

This article reports results of a phase 2 exploratory trial of a vocabulary program delivered in elementary schools to improve student’s reading ability, including their comprehension. The intervention was tested as a targeted intervention in classrooms with children aged 7–10 across 20 weeks during one school year, with eligible students learning in small groups of four. Teachers and support staff received training in this cooperative learning approach to develop children’s vocabulary with particular focus on Tier‐2 words. School staff received additional support and resources to equip them to develop and implement the vocabulary instruction sessions to targeted students. The trial was undertaken with a sample of 101 students in seven schools from three English district areas with high levels of socio‐economic disadvantage. A standardized reading test was used to measure reading outcomes, with significant gains found in student’s overall reading ability, including comprehension. Owing to the positive results found in this trial, including positive feedback about implementation of the technique, next steps should be a larger trial with 48 schools to avoid the risk of sampling error due to limited number of schools.
Double Burden of Disability and Poverty: Does Vocational Rehabilitation Ease the School‐to‐Work Transition?
Authors: Reims Nancy , Tophoven Silke
Published: October 2021

Poor young people more often face health difficulties, (learning) disabilities, and are overrepresented in special schools. Consequently, youth from poor households disproportionately frequently participate in disability‐specific programs aiming to improve their educational levels and labor market opportunities. They face a double burden of disability and poverty. In our study, we look at poor and non‐poor youth with disabilities (YPWD) who participate in vocational rehabilitation (VR) and whether VR helps them (a) in transitioning into employment and (b) in leaving poverty. We examine the association between the receipt of initial basic income support (BIS) as a poverty indicator, later labor market outcomes, and earned vocational qualification using administrative data. We make use of a sample of all persons accepted for VR in 2010 (N = 36,645). We employ logit models on VR attendees’ labor market outcomes three and five years after being accepted for VR as well as on their earned vocational qualifications. Beside initial poverty status, we control for educational level, type, and degree of disability and program pattern during the VR process. Our findings show that YPWD from poor households have a decreased likelihood of a vocational certificate and employment. Additionally, they are more likely to receive BIS than young people not from poor households and thus more likely to remain poor. In conclusion, VR seems to support poor YPWD less in their school‐to‐work transitions. Thus, disability‐specific programs should be more tailored to the social situations of participants, and counsellors should be more sensitive to their social backgrounds.
Close-To-Nature Heuristic Design Principles for Future Urban Green Infrastructure
Authors: Mosler Saruhan , Hobson Peter
Published: October 2021

The global nature-climate crisis along with a fundamental shift in world population towards cities and towns has sharpened the focus on the role of urban green infrastructure. Green infrastructure has the potential to deliver cost-effective, nature-based solutions to help mitigate problems of climate change as well as provide improved human well-being through the ecosystem services inherent in landscapes rich in biodiversity. The absence of under-pinning science, specifically complex systems science and ecosystem theory in the design and planning of urban green infrastructure, has limited the capacity of these landscapes to deliver ecosystem services and to effectively demonstrate natural resilience to the impacts of climate change. To meet future challenges of environmental uncertainty and social change, the design of urban green space should embrace an adaptive ecosystem-based approach that includes fully integrated participatory planning and implementation strategies founded on principles of close to nature science. Our article offers two models to inform green space planning: urban green space framework and sustainable urban community network. Both concepts provide the foundation for six ecosystem-based design principles. In a case study on Essex green infrastructure, UK, recommendations made by the Essex Climate Action Commission to transform land management practices are presented as examples of adopting principles of the ecosystem approach and nature-based science. Our article concludes by emphasising the importance of reconnecting society with nature in cities through close-to-nature design of urban green space to secure essential ecosystem services and to build resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Mapping Green Dublin: Co-Creating a Greener Future With Local Communities
Authors: Clavin Alma , Moore-Cherry Niamh , Mills Gerald
Published: October 2021

Mapping Green Dublin is a transdisciplinary, collaborative action research project led by University College Dublin’s School of Geography in collaboration with arts organisation Common Ground, artist Seoidín O’Sullivan, and event facilitators Connect the Dots. It took place in an inner-city neighbourhood of Dublin 8 between 2019 and 2020 and was funded by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency. This article outlines the methodological approach taken to develop a community-led greening strategy that is both inclusive and planning-policy relevant. The first phase of the project involved scientifically mapping the span and territories of trees and greenspace across Dublin 8, identifying their location and quality, greenspace deficits, and future needs. Phase two included a series of curated events from March to August 2020 to map out a proposed process for co-creating urban greening solutions focusing more on local identity and the possibilities for future creation. The scientific data was presented to communities in a way that opened up a creative and supportive space for dialogue on the wider role of trees and greening in enhancing urban resilience. Such a co-created greening plan ensures that interventions respond to neighbourhood needs, have high social and cultural value within the community, and maximise opportunities for community wellbeing. The final phase of the project identified specific areas for focused greening interventions. An important output from this action research project is a co-creation process to enable communities, local authorities, and policymakers to engage with and develop a new governance arrangement for more inclusive and appropriate urban greening strategies.
ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OBLIQUE CAISSON REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOORS
Authors: MOZGOLOV Mikhail V. , TURANOVA Arina V.
Published: October 2021

The distribution of forces in the beams of a straight and oblique monolithic reinforced concrete caisson fl oor of a square plan is compared. The forces in the beams are determined by well-known analytical methods and using fi nite element models of the SCAD PC. The calculations showed that the forces in the beams of the oblique caisson fl oor, determined analytically and using computer models, diff er signifi cantly, which indicates the complex operation of the spatial system, which is not taken into account by the analytical calculation method based on the theory of calculating plates supported by the contour. The obtained data indicate that a square caisson fl oor with beams installed at an angle of 450 to the reference contour has greater rigidity and lower values of bending moments compared to straight caissons. When the ratio of the sides of the overlap L2 1,5 . L1 to ensure the eff ect of supporting the contour, the location of the beams in relation to the outer contour should be at an angle of 45.
TREATMENT OF FOOD PRODUCTION WASTE WATER WITH A HIGH CONTENT OF FATS, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND PHENOLIC IMPURITIES
Authors: STRELKOV Alexander K. , BAZAROVA Anastasya O. , TEPLYH Svetlana Yu.
Published: October 2021

The technology of food production has undergone signifi cant changes in recent decades. For this reason, considerable changes have also been made in the technological chain which resulted in the formation of wastewater with other concentrations of pollutants. As a lot of food industry enterprises are located in the residential area, it complicates the construction of treatment facilities, due to the limited territory. In this case, biological wastewater treatment can be recommended. This method of wastewater treatment is relatively new and has not yet been widely studied. This paper reveals signifi cant advantages of bio-products over other purifi cation technologies. The data was collected and analyzed at Bezenchuk oil extraction plant. The researchers studied its production scheme and collected samples from diff erent parts of this production area. They further drew a diagram of treatment facilities and examined both incoming wastewater and treated wastewater. Then, in laboratory conditions, the dose ranging of bio-products was carried out while taking wastewater from the refi ning shop and wastewater coming to the treatment facilities. These experiments of bio-products application show the potential of their use for the intensifi cation of wastewater treatment processes, for the reduction of the level of unpleasant odors and for improving sanitary safety of sewage facilities.
Long-term pathological changes in lungs after COVID-19
Authors: Samsonova Maria V. , Kontorschikov Andrey S. , Cherniaev Andrey L. , Mikhajlichenko Kirill Yu. , Mikhaleva Liudmila M. , Mishnev Oleko D. , Zayratyants Oleg V.
Published: October 2021

World literature is paying increasing attention to the long-term course of COVID-19 and symptoms that appear after the acute coronavirus infection. The symptoms, functional state of the lungs, and the X-ray changes are assessed. Nevertheless, post-COVID lung histology has not been described yet.

The aim of this article is to study the long-term pathological changes in the lungs after acute COVID-19. Methods. We analyzed autopsy lung material from 19 deceased who had COVID-19. The average age of the deceased was 68.82 ± 14.6 years. All patients were found to have IgG to SARS-CoV-2. The median time to death following viral interstitial pneumonia was 72 days. Results. The causes of death and thrombotic complications (infarctions of various organs and venous thrombosis) were analyzed. Histological examination revealed thrombosis of small pulmonary arteries and capillaries of interalveolar septa, microinfarctions, hemorrhages, foci of organizing pneumonia, and nonspecific interstitial pneumonia.

Conclusion. The first assessment of histological changes in human lungs showed that the most common post-COVID pathologic changes are microcirculation disorders combined with small areas of acute lung damage. The obtained data are essential for understanding the pathogenesis of post-COVID syndrome, necessitate diagnostic of microvasculature disorders using laboratory tests, scintigraphy, and CT imaging, as well as search for the therapeutic strategies.
Evaluation of ventricular tachyarrhythmias in patients with myocardial infarction after streptokinase therapy
Authors: Abbasnezhad Mohsen , Shahnazarli Golnesa , Taban Sadeghi Mohammadreza , Parizad Razieh , Khezerlouy Aghdam Naser , Nasiri Babak , Zamani Bijan
Published: October 2021

Objectives: The occurrence of arrhythmias after myocardial infarction is associated with an increased risk of mortality. The purpose of this study was to investigate tachyarrhythmias after streptokinase therapy in myocardial infarction patients.
Methods: This study was a case-control study. Among 262 patients with myocardial infarction who received streptokinase, 168 patients with ventricular tachyarrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation, or both (case group), and 94 patients without arrhythmia (control group) were selected. Their clinical information were collected by questionnaire.  Data were analyzed using SPSS 20 software through chi-square test and Wilcoxon rank-sum.
Results: There was no relationship between demographic variables or electrocardiogram changes and the type of arrhythmia in 168 participants in the group 1 (p > 0.05). However, there was a significant relationship between age (p = 0.04), sex (p = 0.049), diabetes (p = 0.039), hypertension (p = 0.037), history of beta-blocker use (p =  0.028), history of aspirin use (p = 0.023), number of the leads involved (p = 0.023) and occurrence of arrhythmia among the participants in the group 2.
Conclusions: According to the findings of this study, patients with myocardial infarction who need to receive thrombolysis and who have any of the following conditions should be monitored by the health care staff to prevent development of ventricular tachyarrhythmias: old age, male gender, history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension or more lead involvement in their electrocardiogram.
Türkiye’de Politik Parasal Dalgalanmalar: 1986-2016 Dönemi İçin SARIMA Analizi
Authors: TAYYAR Ahmet Emrah
Published: October 2021

Politik fırsatçı parasal dalgalanmalara göre iktidar yeniden seçilebilmek için merkez bankasını etkileyerek seçimden önce genişletici para politikası yapmaktadır. Bu yolla iktidar makroekonomik göstergelerde kalıcı olmayan iyileşmeler yaratarak seçmenlerin desteğini kazanmayı hedeflemektedir. Seçimden hemen sonra uzun vadeli ekonomik istikrarı sağlayabilmek için daraltıcı para politikaları uygulanmaktadır. Seçim döneminde para politikalarının iktidar tarafından kendi çıkarlarına yönelik kullanımı ekonomide dalgalanmalar yaratmaktadır. Bu makalenin temel amacı Türkiye’de 1986-2016 yılları arasında politik fırsatçı parasal dalgalanmaların geçerli olup olmadığını incelemektir. Çalışmada ilgili döneme ait aylık dolaşımdaki para(M0), M1 para arzı, M2 para arzı, M3 para arzı, yurtiçi kredi miktarı ve bankalar arası(interbank) faiz oranı değişkenleri kullanılmıştır. Bu değişkenlerin seçim öncesi ve sonrası değişimleri SARIMA yöntemiyle incelenmiştir. Buna göre bankalararası faiz oranı hariç diğer değişkenler politik fırsatçı parasal dalgalanmaların varsayımlarına uygun olarak hareket ettiği tespit edilmiştir. Bankalararası faiz oranı ise varsayımların aksine seçim öncesinde arttığı seçim sonrasında azaldığı görülmektedir. Bankalararası faiz oranının iç ve dış etmenlerdeki değişime duyarlı olmasından dolayı seçimsel kaygılarla değiştirilmesi zorlaşmaktadır. Sonuç olarak Türkiye’de 1986-2016 döneminde para politikası göstergeleri üzerinde genel olarak politik fırsatçı parasal dalgalanmaların geçerli olduğu söylenebilir.
Bankaların Satış ve Pazarlama Faaliyetlerinin İncelenmesi ve Oluşan Hizmet Kalitesinin Ölçülmesi
Authors: MUTLU Adnan Talha , DURMAZ Yakup
Published: October 2021

Hizmet sektöründe faaliyette bulunan bankaların ülke ekonomisine katkı sağlamak amacıyla mutlaka müşteri odaklı bir plan ve program dahilinde çalışmaları gerekmektedir. Bu nedenle ülke sınırlar içinde ve dışındaki gelişmeler takip edilerek buna uygun bir hizmet politikası oluşturulması gerekmektedir. Bankacılık faaliyetini sürdüren işletmelerde, bankacılığa dair birçok işlem gerçekleştirilmektedir. Bankalar başta kişi ve kuruluşlardan fon toplama, kredi verme, çek senet işlemleri yapma, fatura ödeme işlemleri, kredi kartı verme, kartlarla ilgili işlemler yapma ve sigortacılık işlemleri yapma gibi faaliyetleri ile ülke ekonomisine önemli katkılar sağlamaktadır. Bankalar büyük sanayi kuruluşlarına ve devlet kurumlarına büyük ölçekli krediler vererek büyük yatırımların gerçekleşmesine olanak sağlamaktadır. Bu yapmış olduğu faaliyetler vasıtasıyla ülke içerisinde sosyal ve kültürel etkileşime neden olarak işletmelerin ekonomik faaliyetlerin ve istihdamın gelişmesine yardımcı olmaktadır. Şanlıurfa’da yapılan bu çalışmanın uygulama kısmı, bankalara hizmet almak amacıyla gelen müşterilere uygulanan anket çalışmasının sonuçlarını içermektedir. Çalışma, banka müşterilerinin, bankaların hizmet kalitesi sağlaması açısından beklentilerinin karşılanıp karşılanmadığına yöneliktir. Bankaların hizmet kalitesini ölçmek amacıyla hizmet kalitesi ölçümünde en çok kullanılan yöntemlerden biri olan Servqual ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Bu model vasıtasıyla beklenen ve algılanan hizmet kalitesi ortalamaları ve hizmet kalitesinin alt boyutlarının ortalamaları belirlenmiştir. Yapılan çalışmada beklenen hizmet kalitesi değeri algılanan hizmet kalitesi değerinden yüksek çıkmıştır.
Cari Dengesizlikler ve Ticari Serbestleşmenin Bankacılık Sektöründeki Sistemik Riskleri Tetikleyebilme İhtimali
Authors: AKYOL Hikmet
Published: October 2021

Uluslararası ticaretin ve serbestleşmenin artmasıyla birlikte ülkeler arasındaki finansal ve reel işlemler önemli bir ivme kazanmıştır. Artan reel akımlar ve uluslararası bağlantılar, mal ve hizmet üretim hacmini arttırmış, yatırımcıların risklerini azaltmış, çeşitlendirme ve ihtiyaç duyulan fonlara kolay erişim gibi birçok fayda sağlamıştır. Bununla birlikte, bu durum Türkiye başta olmak üzere birçok ülkede cari açıkları yapısal bir sorun haline getirmiştir. Bu araştırmada artan uluslararası bağlantıların ve cari açıkların bankaların sistemik risklerini ne yönde ve ölçüde etkilediği incelenmiştir. Bu amaçla Türkiye’de faaliyet gösteren dokuz bankanın 2006-2019 dönemi Pesaran vd. (1999) tarafından geliştirilen PMG-ARDL yöntemi uygulanarak analiz edilmiştir. Analiz sonuçlarına göre cari açıkların artması bankaların sistemik risk düzeylerini arttırarak, finansal sistemin olası istikrarsızlığını yükseltmektedir. Bu bulgu cari açığın yalnız bir makroekonomik sorun olmadığını, aynı zamanda Türk Banacılık Sektörü ve finansal kesim için de ciddi bir problem olduğunu göstermiştir. Cari dengesizliklerin artması bankaların sistemik risklerini tetiklemektedir. Artan cari açıkların çok yüksek boyutlara ulaşması, Türk Finansal Sisteminin istikrarsızlığa girme potansiyelini arttırmaktadır. Bu, aynı zamanda cari açıkların sistemik riskler üzerinden finansal krizlere neden olabilecek bir iletim mekanizması ürettiğini göstermektedir. Benzer şekilde, uluslararası ticaretin ve bağlantıların artmasının göstergesi olan ticari serbestliğin sistemik riskler üzerindeki etkisi pozitif yönlü ve anlamlıdır.
Otel İşletmelerinde İnsan Kaynakları Uygulamalarına Dönük Adalet Algısının Psikolojik Rahatlığa Etkisinde Kuruma Güvenin Aracılık Rolü
Authors: DERİN Neslihan , TUNA Hakan
Published: October 2021

Bu çalışmanın amacı otel işletmelerinin İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimi (İKY) uygulamalarının, çalışanlarının kuruma olan güvenlerine ve psikolojik rahatlıklarına etkisini tespit etmek ve İKY uygulamalarına yönelik adalet algısı ile psikolojik rahatlık ilişkisinde kuruma duyulan güvenin aracılık rolünün var olup olmadığını tespit etmektir. Araştırmanın hipotezleri, TR1 bölgesi içinde yer alan Malatya, Elâzığ, Tunceli ve Bingöl illerinde faaliyet gösteren dört ve beş yıldızlı otel işletmelerinde çalışan 330 kişiden toplanan veriler üzerinde test edilmiştir. Araştırma 2018 yılında Ocak-Eylül ayları arasında toplanan veriler neticesinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, otel çalışanlarının İKY uygulamaları kaynaklı adalet algısının, kurumsal güven ve psikolojik rahatlık üzerinde orta düzeyde pozitif yönlü etkilerinin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgularda işletmeler, çalışanların dolayısıyla kurumlarının performanslarını artırmak istiyorlarsa öncelikli olarak insan kaynakları uygulamalarında adil olmaları gerekmektedir. İnsan kaynakları uygulamalarının “adaletli” olarak algılanması başta kuruma güven olmak üzere birçok olumlu tutum ve davranış için öncül oluşturur. Ayrıca, kuruma duyulan güvenin, İKY uygulamaları ve psikolojik rahatlık arasındaki ilişkide aracılık rolüne sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Türkiye, Azerbaycan ve Polonya’daki Üniversite Öğrencilerinde Yaşam Doyumunun Demografik Değişkenler Açısından İncelenmesi
Authors: BAKAN İsmail , AMIRLI Hamran
Published: October 2021

Bu araştırmanın amacı, Türkiye, Azerbaycan ve Polonya’daki üniversite öğrencilerinin yaşam doyumlarını çeşitli demografik değişkenler açısından incelemektir. Araştırma grubunu 302’si Türkiye’de, 215’i Azerbaycan’da, 98’i Polonya’da eğitim görmekte olan toplam 615 İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi son sınıf öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Türkiye’deki katlımcıların %63,0’ü kadın, %37,0’si erkek; Azerbaycan’daki katılımcıların %43,7’si kadın, %56,3’ü erkek; Polonya’daki katılımcıların ise %49,0’u kadın, %51,0’i erkeklerden oluşmaktadır. Bu çalıma için, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Sosyal ve Beşerî Bilimleri Bilimsel Araştırmalar Yayın Etik Kurulu’nun 19.02.2021 tarih ve 2021-12 nolu kararı ile çalışmanın etik kurallara uygun olduğuna dair gerekli izin alınmıştır. Araştırmada Kişisel Bilgi Formu ve Diener vd. (1985) tarafından geliştirilen Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlara göre, Türkiye’deki üniversite öğrencilerinin yaşam doyumu düzeylerinin iş tecrübesi, baba eğitim düzeyi, aile gelir düzeyi değişkenlerine; Azerbaycan’daki üniversite öğrencilerinin yaşam doyumu düzeylerinin ailede ticaretle uğraşan birinin olması durumu, anne eğitim düzeyi değişkenlerine; Polonya’daki üniversite öğrencilerinin yaşam doyumu düzeylerinin ise ikamet yeri, aile gelir düzeyi değişkenlerine göre farklılaştığı saptanmıştır.
EDUCOMUNICAÇÃO E TECNOLOGIAS: o caso Melissa
Authors: Vieira Pinheiro Alexandre , Dos Santos Rodrigo Otávio
Published: October 2021

O presente relato de experiência discorre sobre o uso de tecnologias e educomunicação como apoio pedagógico educacional para o desenvolvimento da autonomia de Melissa, uma estudante diagnosticada com o transtorno de Asperger. O objetivo do texto é contribuir para o avanço de pesquisas que envolvam o uso de tecnologias digitais e de comunicação audiovisual na superação de necessidades especiais, sobretudo no que tange à possibilidade do uso interativo de rádio, música, TV, cinema e fotografia em complementaridade ao método de Picture Exchange Communication System – PECS. Tem-se como premissa de que este estudo também possa apoiar a criação de um modelo de PECS executado por Inteligência Artificial, de modo a auxiliar na capacidade de interação dos autistas e demais estudantes diagnosticados com transtornos do neurodesenvolvimento. A metodologia adotada se deu pela observação e acompanhamento da experiência em confronto com a revisão literária. Como conclusão, observam-se dois principais aspectos: a necessidade de atualizações constantes do processo educacional, tendo como proposição a capacidade de mudar, inovar e se adequar o mais rápido possível em consonância com a atualidade em que está inserido; e que, na experiência de Melissa, foi possível observar que a educomunicação e a Inteligência Artificial podem contribuir para o desenvolvimento social e motor de estudantes com transtornos do neurodesenvolvimento.Palavras-chave: Autismo. Asperger. Inteligência artificial. Educomunicação.
USO DAS TECNOLOGIAS DE COMUNICAÇÃO E INFORMAÇÃO NO ENSINO REMOTO DURANTE A PANDEMIA DO COVID-19
Authors: Dos Santos Marinho Maykon , Gusmão as Silva Yone , Soares Rocha Monique , Nery de Andrade Everaldo
Published: October 2021

O presente estudo objetivou investigar as experiências e percepções dos discentes dos cursos de saúde sobre o uso do Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem – AVA, Microsoft Teams® no ensino remoto durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Trata-se de um estudo transversal descritivo realizado com 84 alunos matriculados regularmente nos cursos de Graduação em Saúde em uma Instituição de Ensino Superior, cujas aulas ocorriam na modalidade de ensino remoto durante o semestre letivo 2020.1. Os critérios de inclusão adotados para a seleção dos participantes desta pesquisa foram: estar matriculados no curso; estar em situação de distanciamento social; ter acesso ao WhatsApp e plataforma Teams®; concordar em participar da pesquisa através da assinatura do Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido - TCLE em formato eletrônico. Os dados foram coletados por meio da aplicação de um questionário eletrônico de autoavaliação Constructivist On-Line Learning Environment Survey - COLLES, aplicado no final do semestre letivo. O questionário de COLLES fora enviado via e-mail e WhatsApp e respondido em formato eletrônico através da plataforma do Google Forms. A partir das respostas obtidas pelo questionário de COLLES foram criadas tabelas com as porcentagens para cada questão das categorias avaliadas. Os resultados mostraram que o AVA estudado, frequentemente, estimulava a reflexão crítica, e tinha o apoio dos professores durante o seu uso. Com relação a interatividade, a maioria dos alunos relatou que algumas vezes tiveram interação com outros participantes. Conclui-se que houve resultados favoráveis nas categorias referentes à reflexão crítica, relevância, apoio e compreensão das mensagens dos docentes, mostrando que os alunos conseguiram se adaptar a esse modelo de ensino em AVA. Entretanto, constatamos a necessidade de estimular o apoio entre os alunos e a interação entre as suas ideias para que a ferramenta utilizada possa ter maior êxito no processo de aprendizagem no ensino remoto.
 
Palavras-chave: Educação. Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação. Ensino Remoto.
Metodología para la implementación de misiones fotogramétricas autónomas con plataformas UAS de ala fija
Authors: Ferencz-Appel Amit , García de Marina Héctor , Arriola-Valverde Sergio , Rimolo-Donadio Renato
Published: October 2021

Este trabajo presenta una metodología desarrollada para ejecutar misiones fotogramétricas autónomas con sistemas aéreos no tripulados de ala fija, bajo el proyecto de software y hardware abierto Paparazzi UAV [1]. La metodología consta de cuatro etapas principales: planificación del a misión, acondicionamiento del sistema, ejecución de la misión y procesamiento de datos. La metodología fue validada a través del planeamiento de misiones fotogramétricas y su ejecución con la plataforma Opterra 2M [2] y el controlador Apogee [3].