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O oratório “Candomblé” de José Siqueira: do ritual religioso à obra de arte universal
Authors: Santos José Vianey
Published: July 2021

Este artigo apresenta alguns resultados da pesquisa sobre o primeiro oratório do compositor José Siqueira, Candomblé (1958), no que diz respeito à sua gênese, histórico e características musicais. Com uma revisão musical, pretendemos desfazer as discrepâncias entre a grade e a partitura de ensaio para unificar o discurso entre os dois documentos. Utilizamos também a gravação de Moscou (1975) para comparar com as partituras, observando detalhes sobre a prática interpretativa. A partir da revisão, ampliamos o estudo para a elucidação do texto em nagô, objetivando a compreensão para o aprimoramento na prática interpretativa. Estudamos a cultura nagô no contexto da liturgia do candomblé, notadamente sob a ótica das influências da cultura iorubá e tendo como base a região de Salvador, Bahia, onde o compositor coletou o material para seu oratório. Pretendemos situar o Candomblé no cenário da música de concerto no Brasil e no mundo, destacando suas particularidades e inovações.
O processo colaborativo no desenvolvimento da obra “Brain Washed, Brain Dead”
Authors: Montanari Thais , Fragoso Nathalia
Published: July 2021

Este artigo apresenta o processo criativo colaborativo vivido durante o desenvolvimento da obra Brain Washed, Brain Dead, elaborada por Thais Montanari entre os anos de 2016 e 2020. A obra teve seis versões e contou com a colaboração de doze intérpretes e de um cineasta, tendo sido trabalhada e apresentada em quatro países diferentes. Este texto identifica as metodologias de criação colaborativa adotadas pela compositora e aponta o impacto dos contextos de criação das diferentes versões da obra: infraestrutura, ferramentas tecnológicas disponíveis, a prática e a experiência artística das pessoas que colaboraram com o projeto, além de discorrer sobre o processo criativo e o resultado artístico das mesmas.
Dos limites da colaboração musical
Authors: Teixeira William
Published: July 2021

Neste breve ensaio, são discutidas algumas definições que podem auxiliar a compreensão das possibilidades e dos limites da criação musical colaborativa. Para tanto, é realizada uma primeira exposição dos postulados ontológicos de Nicholas Wolterstorff para a obra musical. Em seguida, são apresentados exemplos de colaboração musical desde o período Barroco até casos recentes, traçando algumas constantes entre os processos. Por fim, uma proposição de caminhos para a colaboração visa amplificar sua potência em produzir diversidade musical a partir da diversidade de sujeitos.
Different Approaches for Developing of Salt Tolerant Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum)
Authors:   Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan, Ishfaq Muhammad , Zahra Fatima tu ,   Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
Published: July 2021

Sugarcane is a very important crop mostly cultivated in many regions of the world. Sugarcane is an important crop in tropical areas of the world, often being uncovered to environments with high salinity, but little is recognized of genetic variant in salt tolerance. The purpose of this work was once to examine the performance of two genetically various cultivars of sugarcane underneath specific concentrations of salinity (0, 40, eighty and a hundred and sixty mM NaCl) over a period of 30 days. SP 81–3250 was extra salt-tolerant and maintained its charge of biomass production, photosynthesis and leaf place up to one hundred sixty mM NaCl, whereas IAC 87–3396 was a sensitive to 80 mM NaCl. SP 81–3250 maintained very low concentrations of Na+ in both leaves and roots with increasing time and salinity, whereas in IAC 87–3396 the Na+ concentrations had been 2–5 instances higher. This suggests that the tolerance of SP 81–3250 to excessive salinity was due to its ability to leave out Na+ whilst taking up water from the soil, and that measurements of Na+ awareness in leaves should be used to pick out salt-tolerant genotypes for saline areas.
Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor of Axilla in an Adult: A Rare Entity
Authors:   Department of Surgical Oncology, Asian Cancer Institute, Mumbai, India, Shravan S Shetty , Vidhi Shah ,   Department of Surgical Oncology, Asian Cancer Institute, Mumbai, India
Published: July 2021

Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs) are poorly differentiated small round cell neoplasms which mainly affect children and are not commonly seen in adults. Superficial primitive neuroectodermal tumors are rare and have a favourable prognosis compared to conventional deep seated tumors. We report a case of a 62 year old gentleman with a primitive neuroectodermal tumor arising from the subcutaneous tissue of the right axilla. He was treated with multimodal treatment including surgery and radiotherapy. He is alive and disease free at 2 year follow up
“Clinical Study of Memory Disorders in Aging Patients with Associated Cardiovascular, Neurological, Neurobehavioral and Metabolic Diseases”. A Review
Authors:   Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas “Drs. Orlando Castejón and Haydee Viloria de Castejón, OJ Castejón , Carmen Maria Carrero-González ,   Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Universidad Simón Bolívar. Barranquilla, Colombia
Published: July 2021

We have observed semantic memory and episodic memory disorders (100%) in patients ranging from 40 to 92 years-old, associated to cardiovascular diseases and blood hypertension (82%), sleep disorders (50%), neurobehavioral disorders (44%), such as depression, anxiety, aggression, and vascular demencia, disorders of language (36%), neurosensory disorders (28%), as diminution of visual and hearing acuity, dizziness (26%), Parkinson disease (34%), Alzheimer disease (21%), gait disturbances (10%), vertigo (10%), cervicalgia and cervicogenic headache (10%) trigeminal neuralgia (2%,), We observed as comorbidities the following non-nervous diseases: metabolic diseases as diabetes (21%) and hypothyroidism (5%), gastrointestinal pathology (21%), such as constipation, loss of sphincter control, and gastritis, arthritis (13%), prostatic hypertrophy (1%) and loss of weight (1%). We consider that according to their high frequency the most risk factors associated to memory disorders are cardiovascular diseases and blood hypertension (82%), sleep disorders (50%), neurobehavioral disorders (44%), such as depression, anxiety, aggression, and vascular demencia, disorders of language (36%), neurosensory disorders (28%), as diminution of visual and hearing acuity, dizziness (26%), and Parkinson disease (34%).
Hypercalcemia: An Ominous sign of Malignancy
Authors:   Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center, 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ 07047, R Teibel Zachary , Jurri Mohammad ,   Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center, 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ 07047
Published: July 2021

Hypercalcemia is a disorder commonly encountered by primary care physicians. The diagnosis often is made incidentally in asymptomatic patients Clinical manifestations affect the neuromuscular, gastrointestinal, renal, skeletal, and cardiovascular systems. 90% of cases of hypercalcemia are due to primary hyperparathyroidism and malignancy. This article highlights the importance of proper work-up of elevated serum calcium levels and complications that can arise from failure to do so. This is a case report of a 63-year-old female who was found to have asymptomatic hypercalcemia of 10.5 mg/dl but was lost to follow up and presented four years later to her primary care physician with complaints of pain in the neck and weakness in bilateral shoulders, arms, wrists, and numbness of 4th and 5th digits. MRI revealed lytic lesions on the cervical and thoracic spine with compression deformity likely due to metastatic breast cancer. Lab reports revealed a serum calcium level of 12.1mg/dl and the patient’s chart (mammogram/ breast US) confirmed malignant breast cancer.
Diagnostic and Risk Stratification Molecular Markers of Prostate Cancer Beyond PSA
Authors:   Department of Urology, IRCCS A. Gemelli Hospital, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Pinto F , Ragonese M ,   Department of Urology, IRCCS A. Gemelli Hospital, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Published: July 2021

Prostate cancer still represents the most common urinary malignancies and the second most common cancer in adult men after skin cancer. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) represents a milestone in the diagnosis and screening of prostate cancer since its introduction even considering its limitations in term of sensitivity and specificity. The widespread use of PSA often led to unnecessary biopsies and to the diagnosis of indolent cancers that do not require treatment, therefore in the era of tailored personalized medicine there is a strong need for new markers that overcome PSA and that can help to identify the patients that have clinically significant disease that must be treated. To date different urinary and serum biomarkers have been proposed in the diagnostic setting with promising results in terms of sensitivity and specificity, however, none of them have been routinely introduced in clinical practice. In this review we reported the latest evidence for prostate cancer diagnosis in terms of urinary and blood biomarkers. Considering all the available markers, it is highly unlikely that one single assay could fit all the requirements and it seems appropriate to use the combination of different urinary and serum markers together with clinical parameters in order to guarantee a good diagnostic performance and to identify only clinically significant disease
A Case Report-Endoscopic Treatments of 47 Incomplete Pancreatic Divisum (IPD) Cases in our Hospital – Special Emphasis on our New Procedures: Rendezvous Pre-Cut Method and Reverse Balloon Dilation Method
Authors:   Saitama Cooperative Hospital, Gastroenterology, Japan, Tsuji Tadao , Sun G ,   Saitama Cooperative Hospital, Gastroenterology, Japan, Sugiyama A ,   Saitama Cooperative Hospital, Gastroenterology, Japan
Published: July 2021

We have treated 47 cases of incomplete pancreatic divisum (IPD) in theses 7 years. They were classified by the modified“Hirooka’s classification”— stenotic fusion type I / II, ansa pancreatica type, branch fusion type I / II / III, and one was unclassified. 36 cases were treated by ESWL and/or endoscopy. In difficult cases, we performed our new endoscopic procedures-rendezvous precut method and reverse balloon dilation method, with good results. The therapeutic success rate of IPD via major papilla was 100% (10/10) and via minor papilla 96% (24/25) without severe complications. After endoscopic treatment, the prognosis was good in 32, fair in 3 and one had an operation. In calcified IPD cases, endoscopic treatments were performed many times by stone and pain relapse, and EPS is still placed in 24 cases.
Psychiatric Diagnostic Confirmed by Cerebral Simple Proton Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
Authors:   Clínica Nuclear de Natal, Tirol, Natal, RN, Brasil, Cavalcanti Jales Roberto Levi , Santos-Filho Sebastiao David ,   Clínica Serviço de Imagem Médica, Petrópolis, Natal, RN, Brasil
Published: July 2021

It is usual in psychiatric clinic arise diagnostic hypothesis for the same patient. Take for example the schizophrenia, the classic definition was of a disease of the thoughts, and that no machine explored the thoughts. The advent of cerebral SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) made it possible the formation of Data Bank. The SPECT when made cerebral images is known as cerebral perfusion scintigraphy, it is done with a drug that in minute fraction is extracted of blood to the interior of the neurons, through the haemato-encephalic barrier, still there for hours. The psychiatry is one of the more needy medical specialities, in terms of complementary examinations, and the cerebral SPECT done with HMPAO could be used to help the clinician in doubt cases. In this work we present two clinical cases where the cerebral SPECT produce a confinable diagnostic about schizophrenia. The mathematical language used by nuclear medicine inform that the obtained image belongs to a psychiatric specific group of diseases.
Constitution of a Failed Antitumor Immune Response as Carcinogenesis Sustainment
Authors:   Department of Pathology, Mater Dei Hospital, Tal-Qroqq, University of Malta Medical School, Msida, Malta Europe, M Agius Lawrence
Published: July 2021

The constitutive provocations of an immature DC governing enhanced tumor cell proliferation and spread constitute effective further carcinogenesis as projected by systems of tumor cell derivation and progression. The developmental dynamics of an ineffective antitumor immune response constitute the elements for further progression of neoplastic growth that derives sustained stimulation in terms of the genesis of various tumor derived growth factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor. The involvement of vascular leukocytes is inciting element within the encompassed derivation of a lesion whose growth and spread is actively enhanced by the immature DC and as further proposed by systems of multilayers of DC dysfunctionality
Improving the Insurance Activities on the Basis of Information and Communication Technologies
Authors:   Tseu researcher of the department “marketing”. Uzbekistan, shaoming Li
Published: July 2021

The article explains the methodological aspects of the effective use of Internet technologies in the management of insurance companies, methods for determining the effectiveness of the use of information systems in insurance activities and prospects for improving national insurance companies on the basis of innovative technologies.
Ventricular-arterial coupling as a potential therapeutic target in diabetes
Authors: Saeed Sahrai , Holm Hannes , Nilsson Peter
Published: July 2021

Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at high risk of cardiovascular complications. Novel anti-diabetic medications such as sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i) and Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) have been shown to possess cardiac and renal protective effects beyond their ability to lower plasma glucose. Use of SGLT-2i and GLP-1RA in patients with T2D and heart failure reduce cardiovascular risk and heart failure related hospitalizations. SGLT-2i treatment has shown to improve the long-term prognosis of patients with heart failure. Both drugs also have the potential to normalize ventricular-arterial coupling (VAC). VAC is the crosstalk between the left ventricular function and the arterial system, and is an indicator of the global cardiovascular performance. In this overview, we will describe the concept of VAC and the features of diabetic cardiomyopathy, as well as VAC as a potential therapeutic target in diabetes by use of novel anti-diabetic drugs, primarily SGLT-2i and GLP-1RA.
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Teacher’s Strategies In Assisting Learning Disability Students In Inclusive Classroom of SDN 3 Karangrejo Banyuwangi
Authors: Maryam Faizah  , Ikrima Nurul Maulidah
Published: July 2021

The high number of students with learning disability in Banyuwangi Regency requires teachers to implement appropriate strategies in the learning process. Learning disability can be interpreted as a condition in the learning process which characterized by obstacles that are realized or not by people who experience in psychological, sociological, or physiological in the whole learning process that interfere the listening, speaking, reading, writing, and counting. The purposes of this study are: (1) Determine the application of teacher strategies who have learning disability in SDN 3 Karangrejo Banyuwangi. (2) Understand the factors support and inhibit teacher strategies in helping students’disability. The method applied is a descriptive qualitative approach. The results showed that, (1) The strategies implemented by teachers are applying cooperative learning models so that students who have learning disability can work together with other students, implementing classes with a pull out system which means students who have learning disability can learn with the teacher at a certain time by using several learning media (2) Supporting factors of teacher strategies are supported by parents and the existence of private tutor. While the factors inhibiting are students' mood swings and inadequate school facilities.
Metode Analisis Muatan Literasi Sains pada Buku Ajar Tematik Sekolah Dasar/Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (Studi Deskriptif Pada Buku Tematik Kelas 4 Tema 1)
Authors: Metafisika Kartika , Husni Abdillah
Published: July 2021

This study aims to understand how to analyze literacy content in Natural Sciences (IPA) textbooks. The analysis was carried out on the thematic textbook of curriculum 2013 class 4th entitled “Indahnya Kebersamaan”. The research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method by mapping Knowledge of Science (KoS), Nature of Science (NoS), Science as The Way of Thinking (WoT), and Science Technology Society (STS) as elements that need to be met in IPA textbooks based on scientific literacy criteria build by Chiapetta. Based on the results of the search, it is known that the Thematic Book for class 4 Theme 1 has generally fulfilled the elements of scientific literacy.
Penggunaan Media Audiovisual Dengan Power Point di Tengah Pandemi dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Dea Lita Salsabila  , Heri Hidayat  , Heny Mulyani  , Dini Arlina  , Delfianti Azzahra
Published: July 2021

The use of audiovisual media is a strategy in student learning to determine the effect and development of teacher performance on students. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Civics learning, especially in Islamic Elementary School and Elementary School, contained audiovisual learning using Power point as a tool for presenting material that was well known among users of personal computers and laptops.  In this study using several research methods in the form of secondary data with observations and experiences in accordance with the theme of learning through the media as well as utilizing library resources.  Through the Audiovisual facility with Power Point, it shows the results of research in the form of the development of the reasoning power of students who are capable of actually being and increasing the learning process for students to a more professional level in the use of learning technology.
Аnalysis of selected indices of disability of adult population and health care workers of the Republic of Bashkortostan
Authors: Valeyeva Elvira T. , Akhmetshina Venera T. , Shaikhlislamova Elmira R. , Bakieva Rosa M. , Distanova Albina A.
Published: July 2021

Introduction. The problem of disability of the population includes medical and social, economic, moral, and ethical aspects, since it affects a considerable number of people, mainly of working age. This also applies to health care workers, whose role in solving the tasks of state policy to preserve and prolong the active life of a person is invaluable. Purpose. Analysis of the levels, trend, and structure of primary disability among the Republic of Bashkortostan’s adult population and health care workers. Material and methods. Primary disability was studied according to the annual reports and 936 certificates of examination for disability in the Bureau of medical and Social expertise of the Republic of Bashkortostan for 2015-2017. Results. During the analyzed period, there is practically no tendency to decrease disability indices among the population of the Republic of Bashkortostan; among health care workers, in 2017 this value decreased by 1.1 times compared to 2015, amounting to 49.5 per 10 thousand population. In the structure of primary disability, the most numerous both among the population and among medical workers were persons with group III disability. Among the causes of disability of the adult population of the Republic of Bashkortostan, diseases of malignant aetiology (37.4%) and diseases of the circulatory system (25.9%) hold the top place. The direct access to disability, the cause of neoplasms of malignant aetiology, in medical workers for all the years of observation exceeded the national indices by 1.1-1.4 times. Breast, ovarian, and cervical cancer prevailed in the structure of oncological diseases among doctors. Disability among medical workers due to conditions of the circulatory system is established for every third doctor (32.9%). Conclusion. The basis for early diagnosis of diseases and prevention of disability of health care workers should be high-quality periodic medical examinations with mandatory implementation of the full scope of laboratory and functional research methods.
Medical evacuation of remote industrial sites personnel. Fundamental problems and methods of its solving
Authors: Karpov Andrey B. , Skobelsky Andjey V. , Badmaeva Erzhena R. , Shibalkov Ivan P. , Mazurov Roman G. , Antipov Sergey A.
Published: July 2021

Introduction. The organization of medical assistance for employees of remote industrial facilities is a highly pressing task, and the role of medical evacuation in the health care system can hardly be overestimated. There is currently no unified medical evacuation system. There is no data on the structure of the reasons for evacuations and economic justification for the required amount of funding for this area in Russia. Purpose. The assessment of the structure of the reasons for medical evacuations of the personnel from remote industrial facilities and their possible relationship to seasonality, the profile of the enterprises, and the age of workers. Material and methods. Considering that men constitute most industrial facilities’ personnel, the analysis of 1,823 evacuations among male personnel (1,159 planned and 664 emergencies) was carried out. The structure of the reasons for evacuations was studied depending on the age, season, and industrial enterprise profile. The χ2 Pearson criterion (significance level p <0.05) was used to assess the significance of differences between analyzed indices. Results. In the structure of all evacuations of the personnel of remote industrial facilities, diseases of the circulatory system are the leading reason for evacuations, followed by injuries and poisoning, diseases of the digestive system and respiratory diseases. The main reason for emergency evacuations is injuries and poisoning. In the group of workers under 39 years old, injuries and poisoning, diseases of the digestive system and diseases of the circulatory system take the first three positions. In the more senior age groups, diseases of the circulatory system prevail, injuries and poisoning take second place, and digestive diseases take third place. Conclusion. The main directions in improving the health care system and maintaining the health of the personnel of remote industrial facilities include the development of the legal framework for activities in the field of remote health care, the organization of the unified state system of medical evacuations, the development and the implementation of telemedicine technologies, the organization of educational courses and training programs for medical professionals in the field of remote health care.
Breast cancer incidence rates in women exposed to occupational ionizing radiation
Authors: Rumyantseva Anna V. , Azizova Tamara V. , Bannikova Mariya V. , Zubkova Ol’ga V.
Published: July 2021

Introduction. Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common malignancies within female incidence and mortality patterns in the RF. Study objective. To analyze BC incidence in females exposed to occupational ionizing radiation over prolonged periods. Materials and methods. The study cohort included 5689 females who had been occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation throughout 1948-1982 and followed up until 31.12.2018. Results. BC was on the top of the list among females of the study cohort (11.9%). BC prevalence rate in the female cohort understudy was 28.3% as of 31.12.2018. The standardized BrCa incidence rate was 0.88 ± 0.07 per 1000 person-years of the follow-up. The absolute BrCa case increase in the females was 1.29, with the rise of 232.48% by the end of the follow-up due to the rise in age categories of females and the elevating risk of the disease occurrence. Discussion. The study cohort of females demonstrated standardized BrCa incidence rates consistent with the corresponding estimates for the general female population of the RF. Meanwhile, the observed rates were lower than those estimated for the female population of the Chelyabinsk region. The increasing trend of the standardized BC incidence rate by the end of the follow-up period (31.12.2018) was consistent with WHO statistics. The extended follow-up for an updated assessment of ionizing radiation effect on BC incidence is required to develop new cancer prevention strategies. Conclusion. The study demonstrated that BC incidence rates in the study cohort varied by age and calendar period of the follow-up. The increasing trend of the standardized rates of BC incidence was observed by the end of the follow-up.
Pharmaceutical innovations patenting: the experience of the Russian Federation, the United States of America, the European Union
Authors: Lebedeva Diana A.
Published: July 2021

Introduction. When patenting pharmaceutical innovations, in the context of rapid technological progress, pharmaceutical companies often have to face identifying patentable objects both in the Russian Federation and in the United States of America and the European Union. The aim of the study is to review the possibilities for patenting pharmaceutical innovations in the Russian Federation, the United States of America and the European Union, as well as to identify the advantages and disadvantages of legal regulation of innovative solutions of pharmaceutical companies in the context of the specifics of legal systems. Material and methods. The national legislation in patenting medical innovations was studied, and the relevant experience of the USA and the European Union was analyzed. The methodological basis of the research is made up of both general scientific and private scientific legal methods: systemic, method of concretization, methods of synthesis and analysis, as well as the comparative-legal method. Results. Depending on the legislator’s position, a basis is being formed for the legal regulation of innovative solutions of pharmaceutical companies, which may not yet be named in regulatory legal acts due to their fundamental novelty. Legal gaps and conflicts in the US and the EU are resolved through in-depth analysis and consideration of each specific dispute by the court. In Russia, the settlement of this issue is on the way to solving it through local regulations and the position of the relevant federal executive bodies. Conclusion. Patenting in the pharmaceutical field is mainly of a stimulating nature, since it allows protecting innovative solutions at the stage of their development. However, the legislator has particular difficulties in identifying patentable objects in the context of rapid technological progress.
Perspectives and value of external control devices (exoskeletons) for effective rehabilitation of patients with impaired motor function
Authors: Romanov Alexandr I. , Stupin Victor A. , Silina Ekaterina V.
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this work is to study the prospects for the development and use of exoskeletons (robotic external control devices) for the rehabilitation of patients with impaired motor function. The authors consider the modern topical task - creating a complex device for the most effective rehabilitation of patients with impaired motor function. S such cases include patients who suffered from a stroke and spinal injury or have lost the ability to move independently and continue their professional and social activities. The literature search was carried out in the Scopus, Web of Science, MedLine, Pubmed, The Cochrane Library, EMBASE, RSCI, Elibrary databases, with main inclusion criteria: (a) motor or neuromotor rehabilitation, (b) exoskeletons, (c) mobile robotic devices. The significant gain in the report number on this topic has been registered in the last five years. The primary trend in research is both the development of wearable robotic exoskeletons and the combination of data collected from several sensors. This can promote the development of intelligent algorithms. However, no papers have yet been published showing the results of using such self-learning systems. The analysis of the successful development of exoskeletons available globally has received admissions on their countries’ markets and have shown the best results reliably in conducting rehabilitation courses. The controversial results of 34 systematic reviews and meta-analyzes are discussed. Published results should be viewed with caution, as most studies have protocol errors and preliminary multicenter studies. Possible new forms of individual and collective use of robotic devices are discussed. The most important for developing this direction are identified issues related to the development of brain-computer neuro interfaces. Prospective ways for further research in optimal rehabilitation of patients with impaired motor function and their resocialization are outlined.
Yer Fıstığı Tohum Kabuğu Kullanarak Geleneksel Yöntemlerle Yünün Doğal Boyanması
Authors: OZDEMİR Halil
Published: July 2021

Baklagiller familyasından olan yer fıstığı Türkiye’de en çok Osmaniye ve Adana illerinde yetiştirilmekte ve tarımsal üretimin yanında ticaret ve sanayiye katkısı açısından Osmaniye’nin en önemli tarım ürünü konumundadır. Üretilen yer fıstığının büyük bölümü kuruyemiş olarak çerez olarak tüketilse de özellikle fıstık yağı, fıstık ezmesi, şekerleme ve tatlıcılıkta katkı maddesi olarak gıda sanayisinde kullanılmaktadır.
Çalışma kapsamında, yer fıstığının tohum kabuğunda bulunduğu tespit edilen Antosiyanin (Siyanidin) boyarmaddesinin doğal boyamacılıkta kullanılabilirliği araştırılmıştır. Bu kapsamda ilk önce kam ve kavrulmuş fıstık kabukları tedarik edilmiş, daha sonra kabuklar temizlenmiş, öğütülmüş ve ekstrakte edilmiştir. Elde edilen boyarmadde ile Karatepe Kilim Kooperatifi’nde yün çile ipliklerin doğal boyaması şap mordanı kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Boyanmış numunelerin spektrofotometrik renk değerleri tespit edilmiştir. Boyalı kumaşlara sürtünme, yıkama ve ışığa karşı renk dayanımlarını tespit edebilmek için haslık testleri yapılmış ve sonuçlar değerlendirilmiştir. Doğal boyamalar sonucunda, fıstık kabuğundan genel itibariyle kahverengi tonlarında renkler elde edilmiş, haslık testleri sonucunda da kullanım açısından kabul edilebilir sınırların üzerindeki değerlere ulaşılmıştır.
Sonuç olarak fıstık iç kabuğunun tekstil terbiyesinde ve özellikle doğal boyamacılık alanında rahatlıkla kullanılabileceği ortaya konulmuştur.
Reasoning through the Gut: The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis and its Role in the Pathogenesis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Singh Shreyas , Dalton Avan Erhunmwunsee
Published: July 2021

The age-old phrase ‘gut feeling’ is increasingly finding a scientific basis. The human gut houses a massive colony of microorganisms that not only maintain intestinal function, but also have far-reaching connections to the brain through a complicated ‘microbiota-gut-brain’ (MGB) axis. This axis has now been established to have implications in the management of various neuro-psychological conditions including Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a condition that affects the way people communicate, behave and interact with others. Once considered a rare disorder, it is now estimated to have a prevalence of about 1 in 54 children in the United States. It is unfortunate that the existing cognitive-behavioral therapy protocols for ASD are prolonged and expensive, and that there is no currently approved medication for the core symptoms of the disorder. Scientists are now exploring the MGB axis for establishing possible therapeutic targets to alleviate the symptoms of ASD. This review attempts to highlight how the MGB axis works, and to capture the essence of the mechanisms that implicate the MGB axis in the pathogenesis of ASD. Further research in this direction may convincingly establish the role of novel treatment options for ASD ranging from probiotics and dietary modifications to newer modalities like fecal transplants, vagal nerve stimulation and gene therapy. Microbes, and not just behavioral intervention therapy, may hold the key to treating ASD.
Impact of Information and Communications Technology Integration on Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work Trade Teachers in Technical Colleges of Kano State, Nigeria
Authors: Moses Dauda , Wawo Mujittapha Idris , Ibanga Isaac John , Musa Isah Muhammad
Published: July 2021

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to assess the impact of ICT integration on Electrical Installation and Maintenance work trade teachers in technical colleges in Kano state, Nigeria.
Approach/Methodology/Design: Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 57 which consisted of 26 experienced 31 inexperienced teachers of Electrical Installation and Maintenance Works Trade. No sampling technique was employed as the entire population was used. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled: Impact of ICT Integration on Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work Trade Questionnaire (IICTIEIMWTQ) developed by the researchers. The instrument was validated by three experts and a reliability coefficient of 0.89 was obtained using Cronbach’s Alpha reliability method. Mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions, while z-test was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance.
Findings: The finding of the study revealed that the level of ICT integration in teaching electrical installation and maintenance trade is low; the impact of ICT on the performance of electrical installation and maintenance trade teachers indicated negative impact.
Practical Implications: The study has practical implications for teachers. Based on the findings, Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work Trade Teachers should engage themselves in group discussion and idea sharing among them on improving ICT integration in teaching electrical installation and maintenance trade among others.
Originality/value: The performance of ICT users will improve as there are several platforms available for the ICT.
Beliefs and Practices in the Implementation of Performance Tasks (PETAs): Basis for the Development of Enhancement Program
Authors: Masaoay Shiela Marie , Litao Rodrigo
Published: July 2021

Purpose: The study aimed to determine the respondents’ beliefs and practices in the implementation of PETAs.
Approach/Methodology/Design: This is a quantitative study wherein statistical treatments such as mean and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) are utilized. A self-made questionnaire was used that underwent a validity and reliability test. The participants of this study were selected from the seven Senior High School with a tertiary level in the University belt area in the city of Manila.
Findings: Results indicated that the commonly held beliefs of the respondents are consistent with the premises of PETAs described by Department of Education and by the literature reviewed in this study. This shows that teachers implement PETAs that are real-life applications of learning. Even though there are difficulties in implementing this type of assessment the respondents apply it in their classes not only because it is mandated by the Department of Education but because they have high beliefs in PETAs being a valid and meaningful way to assess learning.
Practical Implications: The study can serve as a basis for the development of an enhancement program for proper implementation and management of PETAs for senior high school teachers.
Originality/value: Much research may have been conducted regarding PETAs particularly in the foreign setting, but there is much dearth of literature on this topic in the Philippines particularly in the Senior High School setting. It is expected that most of the research efforts of the Department of Education will focus on studying the many aspects of the K to 12 programs such as the efficacy of the curriculum and instruction. Interestingly, the implementation of the PETAs could be one of those aspects that need empirical data for policymaking in the future.
The Magic and Mysteries of Teaching ESL
Authors: Manolescu Dan
Published: July 2021

The present review article aims to emphasize the importance of ESL as a relevant tool, not only in education, but in global communication as well. While different approaches to the teaching of ESL and its methodological implications still pose challenges to teachers and learners all over the world, educators should be made aware of the colossal power of this new tool that plays such an important role in teaching and learning about other cultures, in exchanging ideas and new concepts, and eventually in making the world a better place to live, learn, and grow. Four basic principles are introduced and discussed in detail, with a focus on the idea that lessons should be interesting, informative, communicative, and motivating. ESL, with its magic and mysteries, may very well be a formidable tool in learning not only about language, but also about the way we communicate with each other.
Early Childhood Development Trainee Teachers’ Perceptions on E-learning Implementation during the COVID-19 era in Harare Metropolitan District, Zimbabwe
Authors: Matsvange Melody , Mugomba Jonah , Sithole Silas , Murumbi Address
Published: July 2021

Purpose: The study aimed at finding out the extent to which Early Childhood Development (ECD) trainee teachers perceive the feasibility and challenges of online learning platforms and generate strategies for effective implementation.
Approach/Methodology/Design: A case study design for which fifteen ECD trainee teachers from two Higher Learning Institutions in Harare were purposively selected in this qualitative study through online structured questionnaires and telephone interviews expressed in English. Data gathered was expanded in thick rich descriptions to form themes.
Findings: Innumerable benefits of e-learning were established. E-learning facilitates the continuation of learning, motivates, improves student-to-student interaction, is a convenient way of submitting assignments, reduces commutation and material costs and is an easy way of storing documents. However various setbacks were elucidated. Erratic power cuts and internet failures, exorbitant costs of data bundles and lack of smart devices deter the full embracing of e-learning.
Practical Implications: Zimbabwean HLIs have adjusted to the new normal and embraced online learning to ensure the continuation of learning in the midst of the pandemic. Online learning overcomes educational obstacles and students will not only follow courses using the traditional method. Originality/value: The findings suggest trainee teachers require the provision of cheap data bundles, free internet applications and extension of due dates. The use of blended approach/hybrid learning to assist those in remote communities, training workshops and seminars on effective use of e-learning platforms were deemed essential.
Аҳоли турмуш даражаси ва фаровонлигини ошириш омиллари (Бухоро вилояти мисолида)
Authors: Холмуродов Нозимжон
Published: July 2021

Мақолада аҳоли турмуш даражаси ва фаровонлигини ошириш борасида мамлакатимизда қабул қилинган ҳуқуқий ҳужжатлар мазмуни очиб берилган.  Мамлакатимизда камбағалликни қисқартириш ва аҳоли турмуш даражасини ошириш борасида амалга оширилган чора тадбирлар Бухоро вилояти мисолида таҳлил қилинган. Ўзбекистон Республикасида камбағалликни қисқартиришга қаратилган ислоҳотлар мазмуни ёритиб берилган.
Study of Socio-Economic Condition and Constraints faced by the Rice Growing Farmers in Adoption of Organic and Bio-Fertilizer in Bilaspur District of Chhattisgarh
Authors: Emmanuel Lal Ayush , Mazhar Dr. Syed H. , Jahanara Jahanara
Published: July 2021

The present study was conducted in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh to find out socio-economic condition and constraints faced by rice growing farmers in adoption of organic and bio-fertilizer. A total of 120 respondents were selected randomly for the present study. The data was collected through a pre-structured interview schedule and later appropriate statistical analysis was done to find out meaningful results. The result showed that there were eight main constraints perceived by the farmers which were complicated method of application, long process of organic fertilizer preparation, lack of knowledge about type and recommended doses, supply agency at long distance, lack of guidance from extension personal, organic and Bio-fertilizer are costly, lack of conviction about the merits of the practice and mishandling and poor quality of bio-fertilizer out of which mishandling and poor quality of bio-fertilizer with weighted mean score of 2.47 ranked I and Long process of organic fertilizer preparation with weighted mean score of 2.16 ranked II.
Arap Birliği’nin Üye Ülkeleri Arası Çatışmaları Çözme Kapasitesi
Authors: DOGAN Battal
Published: July 2021

Öz: Bu makale Arap Birliği’nin (AB) üye ülkeleri arasında çıkan çatışmaları yönetme ve çözmede kapasite ve yetkinliğini incelemektedir. Bölgesel bir kuruluş olarak AB çatışmaları yönetme ve çözüme kavuşturmada hem kurumsal yapı hem de güç anlamında yetersiz bir performans gösterdi. Bu başarısızlığın sebebi de iki önemli etkene bağlanabilir: Birincisi, AB üye ülkelerinin farklı rejim yapılarına ve ekonomik güce sahip olmaları; İkincisi, uluslararası kurumların ve çıkarları doğrultusunda güçlü devletlerin çatışmalara müdahil olmaları. Bu iki faktör, AB’nin çatışmaları yönetme ve çözme üzerindeki kontrolünü zayıflatmış ve nihayetinde bölge sorunları üzerindeki inisiyatifini küresel güçlere kaptırmıştır. Bu makalede AB’nin sorunları çözmede yetkilendirdiği aktörleri, organları ve fonksiyonlarını ele alırken, üye ülkeler arasında anlaşmazlıkları çözmekle yetkili olan AB Konseyi, Genel Sekreterliği ve diğer araç ve aktörlere yer verilecektir. Böylelikle AB’nin kurumsal yapısı üzerinde durularak, özellikle de Birliğin karar alma ve sorun çözme mekanizmalarına ışık tutulacaktır. Bu bağlamda AB’nin mevcut yapısıyla çatışmaları nasıl yönettiğini anlamak için Birliğin tarihinden iki örnek vaka incelenecektir. Bunlardan ilki Kuveyt’in egemenliğini tehdit eden 1961 ve 1990 Irak-Kuveyt çatışmaları, ikincisi ise Fas ile Cezayir arasında Batı Sahra bölgesinde ortaya çıkan sınır çatışmadır.
Kitap Değerlendirmesi: Cezayir Siyaseti: İç Sorunlar ve Uluslararası İlişkiler (Ed. Yahia H. Zoubir)
Authors: YILMAZ Musab
Published: July 2021

Cezayirli Profesör Yahia H. Zoubir editörlüğünde Cezayir siyasetini, diplomasisini ve sorunlarını anlamak için farklı konuları ele alan makalelerden oluşan bu kitap, Cezayir’in ekonomisinden toplumsal problemlerine, ordu-siyaset ilişkisinden kalıplaşmış siyasal sistemine ve küresel aktörlerle ilişkisinden bölgesel krizlerdeki pozisyonuna kadar geniş yelpazeli bir çerçeveyi okuyucuya sunmaktadır.
Aprendizagem em dispositivos móveis: o uso do Whatsapp como plataforma no m-learning
Authors: Oliveira Francisco Lindoval de , Nóbrega Luciano
Published: July 2021

Resumo

O presente artigo tem como objetivo relatar sobre a utilização do WhatsApp como plataforma de aprendizagem móvel m-learning. Neste artigo utilizou-se um estudo de caso e a aplicação de dois questionários eletrônicos semiestruturados. Para a questão aberta foi utilizada a técnica denominada análise de conteúdo, sendo elaborada a divisão em 05 categorias das respostas fornecidas pelos participantes, junto com um estudo bibliográfico que visou a compreender a relevância do aplicativo como plataforma de ensino e aprendizagem. Os resultados da pesquisa mostram que os participantes, em geral, fariam cursos pelo WhatsApp, que gostariam de ter acessos em seus dispositivos móveis, que se consideram dedicados apesar de apresentarem algumas dificuldades com acesso. Por fim, que consideram o curso bom, enquanto experimento. O m-learning se apresenta como uma modalidade educacional que se torna uma alternativa contemporânea válida e legalmente apoiada para promover educação, e o WhatsApp se conecta perfeitamente neste contexto. Pode ser aplicado aos diversos níveis de ensino, pela flexibilidade de uso contínuo como ferramenta educacional, no entanto, é no seu aperfeiçoamento e estruturação aos modelos pedagógicos, que determinará sua eficiência educativa como uma ferramenta inovadora.
Palavras-Chave: WhatsApp; M-Learning; Plataforma; Inovação.
РАСЧЕТНОЕ ПРОГНОЗИРОВАНИЕ МОРОЗОСТОЙКОСТИ БЕТОНА ПРИ ПРОЕКТИРОВАНИИ ЕГО СОСТАВОВ
Authors: Дворкин Леонид
Published: July 2021

У статті обґрунтована можливість врахування необхідної морозостійкості бетону за числом циклів його заморожування та відтавання у насиченому водою стані без істотного зниження міцності на стадії проектування його складів. Зроблено огляд запропонованих розрахункових залежностей морозостійкості бетону від факторів його структури та складу, проаналізовано їх переваги та недоліки. На основі статистичного аналізу експериментальних даних запропонована формула, що встановлює зв'язок можливого числа циклів заморожування і відтавання бетону з його міцністю при стиску та об’ємом втягнутого повітря. Наведено алгоритм проектування складів бетону з комплексом необхідних властивостей, включаючи морозостійкість, та приклад його реалізації.
ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ БЕТОННЫХ МИКРОАРМИРОВАННЫХ ТРУБ ДЛЯ ВОДОСНАБЖЕНИЯ ЛИВАНА
Authors: Казимагомедов Ибрагим , Юнис Башир , Саад Салем
Published: July 2021

Розглянуто спосіб підвищення міцності бетону при розтягуванні шляхом введення мікроармування неметалічними волокнами, який дає можливість отримати матеріал для труб низьконапірних іригаційних відвідів.
РОЛЬ ТЕПЛОТЫ ГИДРАТАЦИИ ЦЕМЕНТА В ФОРМИРОВАНИИ ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИОННЫХ СВОЙСТВ БЕТОНА
Authors: Белых Ирина , Сопов Виктор
Published: July 2021

Показано, що однією з причин утворення тріщин в тверднуть бетонах є формування напруг, що розтягують, викликаних підвищенням температури в результаті тепловиділення при гідратації цементу спільно з усадковими деформаціями. Встановлено роль технології бетону і виробництва бетонних робіт в утворення тріщин. Показана необхідність узгодження складів бетону і виду використовуваних цементів з сезонними коливаннями температури для досягнення необхідної ранньої міцності бетону при відносно низькому підвищенні температури. Наведено характеристична залежність ранньої міцності бетону від величини теплоти гідратації цементу в ранні терміни твердіння. Наведена залежність дає можливість визначити терміни розпалубки без проведення додаткових випробувань для рядових складів бетону в умовах України.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ ТЕХНИЧЕСКОГО ОБСЛЕДОВАНИЯ И ДИАГНОСТИКИ НЕСУЩИХ КОНСТРУКЦИЙ ОБЩЕСТВЕННЫХ КИРПИЧНЫХ ДОМОВ СТАРОЙ ЗАСТРОЙКИ
Authors: Новиков Олег , Свечников Владимир
Published: July 2021

В статті досліджуються особливості проведення робіт з технічного обстеження і діагностики несучих конструкцій при капітальному ремонті і реконструкції лікувальних закладів і адміністративних будівель старої забудови.
КОМПЛЕКСНОЕ РЕШЕНИЕ ПРОБЛЕМ ЭКОЛОГИИ И УТИЛИЗАЦИИ ПРОМЫШЛЕННО-БЫТОВЫХ ОТХОДОВ НА БАЗЕ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ «РЕСАЙКЛИНГА»
Authors: Куприенко Петр
Published: July 2021

Розроблена концепція комплексного вирішення конкретних завдань, пов’язаних з проблемами забруднення навколишнього середовища. Основним інструментом у вирішенні цих завдань є використання наномодифікованого природного алюмосилікату при очищенні води з подальшою утилізацією відпрацьованого сорбенту, а також відходів різної природи в якості інгредієнта шихти у виробництві керамічних виробів. Як приклад, приводиться алгоритмічна послідовність узагальнених етапів проведення робіт при виконанні проекту в частині очистки води. Приводиться перелік вод, що містять домішки різної природи і підлягають очистці, де ефективно працюють в якості сорбентів наносистеми на основі природних алюмосилікатів. Масштабний проект в цілому приведено у вигляді презентації і готовий до реалізації.