bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Promoting Sustainable Mobility: Impact of an Urban Biking Programme on University Students
Authors: Adaros-Boye Milena , Duclos-Bastías Daniel , Giakoni-Ramírez Frano , Espinoza-Oteiza Luis , Cid-Robles Carolina , Gálvez-Carvajal. Jorge , Matus-Castillo Carlos
Published: November 2021

The use of bicycles is an active and sustainable mode of transport par excellence. It is a way of increasing people’s physical activity time and should therefore be promoted in educational contexts. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of an urban bicycle programme in a sample of 164 university students (n = 164), 88 women and 76 men, using a standardised instrument with pre and post measures after a theoretical–practical intervention. The sample was divided into an intervention group (n = 122) with 69 women and 53 men; and a control group (n = 42) with 19 women and 23 men. The instrument considered conceptual and attitudinal aspects. The results showed that participants in the intervention group obtained statistically significant improvements (p ≤ 0.05) in the measurement. No significant improvements were observed in the control group (p = 0.35), which means that the urban intervention programme is an effective method for increasing bicycling knowledge and attitudes in the university students who participated in the experience.
What Is Most Desirable for Nature? An Analysis of Azorean Pupils’ Biodiversity Perspectives When Deciding on Ecological Scenarios
Authors: Piasentin Flora , Gabriel Rosalina , Arroz Ana M. , Silva Alexandra R. , Amorim Isabel R.
Published: November 2021

Understanding pupils’ biodiversity perspectives is essential to developing educators’ sensitivity to students’ multi-faceted views of the world, thus increasing teaching effectiveness. In this study, we asked 1528 school pupils in the Azores to choose between alternative schemes in three ecological scenarios and to justify their decisions. The study’s objectives were to understand biodiversity perspectives underlying pupils’ choice of the most desirable schemes for nature and to examine whether gender and school level (middle school/high school) influenced their choices. Quantitative (frequency analysis and Chi-square statistics) and qualitative (thematic analysis) methods were applied for data analysis. The majority of pupils made appropriate choices, arguing from different biodiversity perspectives, which were classified in 10 categories and 24 subcategories. High school pupils did not exhibit significant differences among the main arguments employed, and mostly referred to ecological concepts, while middle school pupils exhibited different choices according to gender, emphasizing richness over the threats posed by introduced species. Biodiversity education should thus be strengthened, especially at the middle school level, where different complex issues would benefit from classroom discussion and systematization. The chosen methodological strategy proved to be effective in assessing pupils’ biodiversity perspectives, which may be useful to deal with other ill-structured problems.
Toward an Integrated Disaster Management Approach: How Artificial Intelligence Can Boost Disaster Management
Authors: Abid Sheikh Kamran , Sulaiman Noralfishah , Chan Shiau Wei , Nazir Umber , Abid Muhammad , Han Heesup , Ariza-Montes Antonio , Vega-Muñoz Alejandro
Published: November 2021

Technical and methodological enhancement of hazards and disaster research is identified as a critical question in disaster management. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications, such as tracking and mapping, geospatial analysis, remote sensing techniques, robotics, drone technology, machine learning, telecom and network services, accident and hot spot analysis, smart city urban planning, transportation planning, and environmental impact analysis, are the technological components of societal change, having significant implications for research on the societal response to hazards and disasters. Social science researchers have used various technologies and methods to examine hazards and disasters through disciplinary, multidisciplinary, and interdisciplinary lenses. They have employed both quantitative and qualitative data collection and data analysis strategies. This study provides an overview of the current applications of AI in disaster management during its four phases and how AI is vital to all disaster management phases, leading to a faster, more concise, equipped response. Integrating a geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) into disaster management enables higher planning, analysis, situational awareness, and recovery operations. GIS and RS are commonly recognized as key support tools for disaster management. Visualization capabilities, satellite images, and artificial intelligence analysis can assist governments in making quick decisions after natural disasters.
Applicability of Membranes in Protective Face Masks and Comparison of Reusable and Disposable Face Masks with Life Cycle Assessment
Authors: Do Thi Huyen Trang , Mizsey Peter , Toth Andras Jozsef
Published: November 2021

In the COVID-19 pandemic period, the role of face masks is critical as a protective physical barrier to prevent droplets and filtrate exhalations coming from infected subjects or against various environmental threats, including the SARS-Cov-2 virus. However, the plastic and microplastic waste from the used face masks pollute the environment, cause a negative impact on human health and the natural ecosystem, as well as increase landfill and medical waste. The presented paper focuses on providing an overview of the application of membrane technology in face mask products as well as the development of protection mechanisms in the future. The authors performed an environmental analysis of reusable (cloth) masks and disposable masks (surgical masks and filtering facepiece respirators) using the Life Cycle Assessment methodology to assess the impacts on the environment, human health, and ecosystem. IMPACT 2002+ V2.14, ReCiPe 2016 Endpoint (H) V1.02, IPCC 2013 GWP 100a V1.03 methods were applied using specialized software (SimaPro V9.1). The disposable masks consistently provide higher protection, though they also carry several multiple environmental burdens. Conversely, reusable masks improve environmental performance, reduce 85% of waste, have a 3.39 times lower impact on climate change, and are 3.7 times cheaper than disposable masks.
Impact of Secondary Succession in the Xerothermic Grassland on the Population of the Eastern Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla patens)—Preliminary Studies
Authors: Podgórska Monika , Łazarski Grzegorz
Published: November 2021

We studied the impact of secondary succession in xerothermic grasslands on a population of Pulsatilla patens, a species of European Community interest. We established two permanent plots with a high number of individuals of P. patens in a xerothermic grassland in Southern Poland. We compared two areas, the first in open grassland (plot A), and the second with overgrowing vegetation (plot B). We assessed the population structure as well as the individual traits of the species. The total abundance of P. patens in the open xerothermic grassland was five times higher than in the overgrowing xerothermic grassland. A randomly clustering distribution was noted only in plot A; in plot B a random type of distribution occurred. The density structure of the rosettes was higher in plot A. The mean number of leaves in rosettes of P. patens as well as dimensions of intermediate stems and leaves of the species is strongly correlated with habitat conditions. The shadowing caused by shrubs and trees and high weeds observed in the overgrowing xerothermic grassland negatively impacted on the number of individuals, distribution, structure and morphology of P. patens.
Improving A/B Testing on the Basis of Possibilistic Reward Methods: A Numerical Analysis
Authors: Martín Miguel , Jiménez-Martín Antonio , Mateos Alfonso , Hernández Josefa Z.
Published: November 2021

A/B testing is used in digital contexts both to offer a more personalized service and to optimize the e-commerce purchasing process. A personalized service provides customers with the fastest possible access to the contents that they are most likely to use. An optimized e-commerce purchasing process reduces customer effort during online purchasing and assures that the largest possible number of customers place their order. The most widespread A/B testing method is to implement the equivalent of RCT (randomized controlled trials). Recently, however, some companies and solutions have addressed this experimentation process as a multi-armed bandit (MAB). This is known in the A/B testing market as dynamic traffic distribution. A complementary technique used to optimize the performance of A/B testing is to improve the experiment stopping criterion. In this paper, we propose an adaptation of A/B testing to account for possibilistic reward (PR) methods, together with the definition of a new stopping criterion also based on PR methods to be used for both classical A/B testing and A/B testing based on MAB algorithms. A comparative numerical analysis based on the simulation of real scenarios is used to analyze the performance of the proposed adaptations in both Bernoulli and non-Bernoulli environments. In this analysis, we show that the possibilistic reward method PR3 produced the lowest mean cumulative regret in non-Bernoulli environments, which proved to have a high confidence level and be highly stable as demonstrated by low standard deviation measures. PR3 behaves exactly the same as Thompson sampling in Bernoulli environments. The conclusion is that PR3 can be used efficiently in both environments in combination with the value remaining stopping criterion in Bernoulli environments and the PR3 bounds stopping criterion for non-Bernoulli environments.
Ceratozamia dominguezii (Zamiaceae): A New Cycad Species from Southeastern Mexico
Authors: Pérez-Farrera Miguel Angel , Gutiérrez-Ortega José Said , Vovides Andrew P. , Calonje Michael , Díaz-Jiménez Pedro
Published: November 2021

Ceratozamia dominguezii (Zamiaceae), a new species endemic to the lowland karstic tropical rainforests of southeastern Veracruz, Mexico, is described. The new species is part of the C. robusta species complex, a group of closely related species that share unique characteristics in the genus, such as robust trunks, large strobili, and long leaves. Compared with the other species in the complex (i.e., C. robusta, C. leptoceras, C. aurantiaca and C. subroseophylla), C. dominguezii has the longest rachides, and is characterized by having papyraceous leaflets, a unique caramel color in emerging leaves, and a dark-violet color in the central portion of distal faces of male and female sporophylls. Ceratozamia dominguezii occurs within the Uxpanapa floristic refuge, which is hypothesized to have sheltered a numerous group of tropical elements during the Neogene glaciations. The recognition of C. dominguezii contributes to clarifying the present diversity of cycads in the genus Ceratozamia, and adds discussion on the role of floristic refugia in the divergence of Neotropical plants in Mexico.
Observation of Bothrops atrox Snake Envenoming Blister Formation from Five Patients: Pathophysiological Insights
Authors: Gimenes Sarah N. C. , Sachett Jacqueline A. G. , Colombini Mônica , Freitas-de-Sousa Luciana A. , Ibiapina Hiochelson N. S. , Costa Allyson G. , Santana Monique F. , Park Jeong-Jin , Sherman Nicholas E. , Ferreira Luiz C. L. , Wen Fan H. , Monteiro Wuelton M. , Moura-da-Silva Ana M. , Fox Jay W.
Published: November 2021

In the Brazilian Amazon, Bothrops atrox snakebites are frequent, and patients develop tissue damage with blisters sometimes observed in the proximity of the wound. Antivenoms do not seem to impact blister formation, raising questions regarding the mechanisms underlying blister formation. Here, we launched a clinical and laboratory-based study including five patients who followed and were treated by the standard clinical protocols. Blister fluids were collected for proteomic analyses and molecular assessment of the presence of venom and antivenom. Although this was a small patient sample, there appeared to be a correlation between the time of blister appearance (shorter) and the amount of venom present in the serum (higher). Of particular interest was the biochemical identification of both venom and antivenom in all blister fluids. From the proteomic analysis of the blister fluids, all were observed to be a rich source of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), immunomodulators, and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), suggesting that the mechanisms by which blisters are formed includes the toxins very early in envenomation and continue even after antivenom treatment, due to the pro-inflammatory molecules generated by the toxins in the first moments after envenomings, indicating the need for local treatments with anti-inflammatory drugs plus toxin inhibitors to prevent the severity of the wounds.
Rift Valley Fever Virus Propagates in Human Villous Trophoblast Cell Lines and Induces Cytokine mRNA Responses Known to Provoke Miscarriage
Authors: Gwon Yong-Dae , Nematollahi Mahani Seyed Alireza , Nagaev Ivan , Mincheva-Nilsson Lucia , Evander Magnus
Published: November 2021

The mosquito-borne Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a prioritised disease that has been listed by the World Health Organization for urgent research and development of counteraction. Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) can cause a cytopathogenic effect in the infected cell and induce hyperimmune responses that contribute to pathogenesis. In livestock, the consequences of RVFV infection vary from mild symptoms to abortion. In humans, 1–3% of patients with RVFV infection develop severe disease, manifested as, for example, haemorrhagic fever, encephalitis or blindness. RVFV infection has also been associated with miscarriage in humans. During pregnancy, there should be a balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory mediators to create a protective environment for the placenta and foetus. Many viruses are capable of penetrating that protective environment and infecting the foetal–maternal unit, possibly via the trophoblasts in the placenta, with potentially severe consequences. Whether it is the viral infection per se, the immune response, or both that contribute to the pathogenesis of miscarriage remains unknown. To investigate how RVFV could contribute to pathogenesis during pregnancy, we infected two human trophoblast cell lines, A3 and Jar, representing normal and transformed human villous trophoblasts, respectively. They were infected with two RVFV variants (wild-type RVFV and RVFV with a deleted NSs protein), and the infection kinetics and 15 different cytokines were analysed. The trophoblast cell lines were infected by both RVFV variants and infection caused upregulation of messenger RNA (mRNA) expression for interferon (IFN) types I–III and inflammatory cytokines, combined with cell line-specific mRNA expression of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 and interleukin (IL)-10. When comparing the two RVFV variants, we found that infection with RVFV lacking NSs function caused a hyper-IFN response and inflammatory response, while the wild-type RVFV suppressed the IFN I and inflammatory response. The induction of certain cytokines by RVFV infection could potentially lead to teratogenic effects that disrupt foetal and placental developmental pathways, leading to birth defects and other pregnancy complications, such as miscarriage.
Recommending COVID-19 Vaccines to Patients: Practice and Concerns of Frontline Family Doctors
Authors: Poon Paul Kwok Ming , Zhou Weiju , Chan Dicken Cheong Chun , Kwok Kin On , Wong Samuel Yeung Shan
Published: November 2021

Background: Recommendation from doctors is a well-recognized motivator toward vaccine uptake. Family doctors are in the prime position to advise the public on COVID-19 vaccination. We studied the practice and concerns of frontline family doctors concerning COVID-19 vaccination recommendations to patients. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional online survey of all family doctors in the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians between June and July 2021. Their practice of making COVID-19 recommendation to patients was assessed. Based on the Health Belief Model, factors associated with doctors’ recommendation practices were explored and examined. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to investigate the factors, including COVID-19 vaccine attributes, associated with doctors’ practices in making recommendations. Their own vaccination status and psychological antecedents to vaccine hesitancy were measured. Results: A total of 312 family doctors responded (a 17.6% response rate). The proportion of doctors who had received COVID-19 vaccines was 90.1%. The proportion of doctors who would recommend all patients without contraindications for the vaccination was 64.4%. The proportion of doctors who would proactively discuss COVID-19 vaccines with patients was 52.9%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that doctors’ own COVID-19 vaccination status was the strongest predictor of family doctors making a recommendation to patients (aOR 12.23 95% CI 3.45–43.33). Longer duration of practice, willingness to initiate the relevant discussion with patients and less worry about vaccine side effects on chronic illness patients were the other factors associated with making a COVID-19 vaccination recommendation. Conclusions: Family doctors should be encouraged to get vaccinated themselves and initiate discussions with patients about COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccine safety data on patients with chronic illness, training and guidelines for junior doctors may facilitate the COVID-19 vaccination recommendation practices of family doctors.
Infectious Bronchitis Virus (Gammacoronavirus) in Poultry Farming: Vaccination, Immune Response and Measures for Mitigation
Authors: Bhuiyan Md. Safiul Alam , Amin Zarina , Rodrigues Kenneth Francis , Saallah Suryani , Shaarani Sharifudin Md. , Sarker Subir , Siddiquee Shafiquzzaman
Published: November 2021

Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) poses significant financial and biosecurity challenges to the commercial poultry farming industry. IBV is the causative agent of multi-systemic infection in the respiratory, reproductive and renal systems, which is similar to the symptoms of various viral and bacterial diseases reported in chickens. The avian immune system manifests the ability to respond to subsequent exposure with an antigen by stimulating mucosal, humoral and cell-mediated immunity. However, the immune response against IBV presents a dilemma due to the similarities between the different serotypes that infect poultry. Currently, the live attenuated and killed vaccines are applied for the control of IBV infection; however, the continual emergence of IB variants with rapidly evolving genetic variants increases the risk of outbreaks in intensive poultry farms. This review aims to focus on IBV challenge–infection, route and delivery of vaccines and vaccine-induced immune responses to IBV. Various commercial vaccines currently have been developed against IBV protection for accurate evaluation depending on the local situation. This review also highlights and updates the limitations in controlling IBV infection in poultry with issues pertaining to antiviral therapy and good biosecurity practices, which may aid in establishing good biorisk management protocols for its control and which will, in turn, result in a reduction in economic losses attributed to IBV infection.
The Colonization of a Cold Spring Ecosystem by the Invasive Species Potamopyrgus antipodarum (Gray, 1843) (Gastropoda: Tateidae) (Southern Poland)
Authors: Krodkiewska Mariola , Cieplok Anna , Spyra Aneta
Published: November 2021

Springs are unique aquatic environments that support specific biota, including endemic species and rare species listed in Red Lists. Due to their usually small size, springs are highly sensitive to disturbance. Many of them are threatened by aquifer depletion, contamination, surface-water diversion, livestock trampling, recreation, and invasive species. The aim of this study was to assess the colonization success of the invasive New Zealand mud snail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) in a cold spring ecosystem in southern Poland. In Europe, this species has recently been added to the top “hundred worst” alien species due to its impact on invaded ecosystems. The study was carried out in two areas of the spring ecosystem—in the springhead and the springbrook—over a four-year period. Potamopyrus antipodarum dominated the benthic macroinvertebrate communities in both areas of the spring ecosystem. Nevertheless, its abundance in the springbrook was significantly greater, and increased noticeably during subsequent years compared to that in the springhead. The populations of P. antipodarum were exclusively composed of females. Smaller-sized New Zealand mudsnails were more abundant near the spring’s source than at the second site. The females at the springhead became fecund at sizes as small as 3.7 mm (the number of embryos was between 0 and 37), while at the springbrook, embryos were found in snails as small as 3.4 mm (the number of embryos was between 0 and 42). Our results suggest that the lower water temperature at the springhead may limit the population size of P. antipodarum, thus making its density too low to be able to affect the community structure of benthic macroinvertebrates, including the spring snail Bythinella cf. austriaca.
Modeling Management and Climate Change Impacts on Water Pollution by Heavy Metals in the Nizhnekamskoe Reservoir Watershed
Authors: Motovilov Yury , Fashchevskaya Tatiana
Published: November 2021

The semi-distributed physically based ECOMAG-HM model was applied to simulate the cycling of the heavy metals (HM) Cu, Zn, and Mn, and to identify spatial and temporal patterns of heavy metal pollution in water bodies of a large river catchment of the Nizhnekamskoe reservoir (NKR) in Russia. The main river of the catchment is the Belaya River, one of the most polluted rivers in the Southern Urals. The model was tested against long-term data on hydrological and hydrochemical monitoring of water bodies. It is shown that the pollution of rivers is formed mainly due to diffuse wash-off of metals into rivers from the soil-ground layer. Numerical experiments to assess the impact of water economic activities on river pollution were carried out by modeling scenarios of changes in the amount of metal discharged with wastewater, a disaster with a salvo discharge of pollutants, and the exclusion of anthropogenic impact on the catchment to assess self-purification of the basin. Modeling of chemical runoff in accordance with the delta-change climatic scenario showed that significant changes in water quality characteristics should not be expected in the near future up to 2050.
The role of viral infection in the development of community-acquired pneumonia
Authors: Skvortsov Vsevolod Vladimirovich , Golieva Ellina Albertovna , Malyakin Georgiy Ilyich
Published: November 2021

This article discusses viral pneumonia of various etiologies (influenza, adenovirus, parainfluenza, bocavirus, coronavirus, polyomavirus, metapneumovirus, RSV), which has a decisive impact on the severity, course features and complications. The issues of epidemiology in the Russian Federation and in the world, pathogenesis, clinical picture, laboratory and instrumental diagnostics of this group of pathology are touched upon.
Pengabdian Pada Perguruan Tinggi: Publikasi Gamifikasi Dalam Pendidikan
Authors: Firdaus Ridho , Faisal Muhammad
Published: November 2021

Gamification merupakan tren yang berkembang di bidang bisnis ,manajer perusahaan ,pemasaran dan inisiatif kesehatan .Artikel ini menyajikan studi tentang penelitian empiris yang dipublikasikan tentang penerapan gamifikasi pada pendidikan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan naratif review yang hanya menggunakan data-data sekunder dari literatur yang telah didapat. Penelitian Ini menggunakan desain pemetaan secara sistematis. Untuk mengklasifikasikan hasil penelitian berdasarkan topik yang diekstraksi yang dibahas dalam artikel yang ditinjau. Kategori tersebut meliputi prinsip desain gamifikasi, mekanisme permainan, konteks penerapan gamifikasi (jenis aplikasi, tingkat pendidikan, dan mata pelajaran akademik), implementasi, dan evaluasi. Dengan memetakan karya yang diterbitkan ke kriteria klasifikasi dan menganalisisnya, penelitian ini menyoroti arah penelitian empiris yang saat ini dilakukan tentang penerapan gamifikasi pada pendidikan. Ini juga menunjukkan beberapa kendala dan kebutuhan utama, seperti kebutuhan akan dukungan teknologi yang tepat, untuk studi terkontrol yang menunjukkan hasil positif atau negatif yang dapat diandalkan dari penggunaan elemen permainan tertentu dalam konteks pengabdian pada pendidikan tertentu, dll. Meskipun sebagian besar makalah yang ditinjau melaporkan hasil yang menjanjikan, penelitian empiris yang lebih substansial diperlukan untuk menentukan apakah motivasi ekstrinsik dan intrinsik peserta didik dapat dipengaruhi oleh gamifikasi.
Prospects for obtaining phenol-formaldehyde oligomers
Authors: Alieva A. P.
Published: November 2021

The article provides an overview of recent studies in the development of new methods for the synthesis and use of phenolformaldehyde oligomers. Prospects for carrying out scientific work in this direction, associated with the availability of raw materials, technological and applied aspects, have been substantiated. The main areas of application of phenolic resins have been identified. Special attention is paid to coatings, adhesives, binders, as well as carbon foams based on them. New methods for the modification of phenol-formaldehyde oligomers are described, as well as new compositions of modifying agents for the purposeful change in the complex of their properties.
Permeability of thermoplastic polyurethanes for aviation kerosene storage tanks
Authors: Dedov A. V. , Kolotilin D. V. , Rybakov Yu. N.
Published: November 2021

The permeability of thermoplastic polyurethanes of various grades for aviation kerosene is investigated. A model is proposed for predicting the decrease in fuel mass at different temperatures and the duration of storage in tanks. The composition of the used thermoplastic polyurethanes has a minor effect on the duration of tightness preservation, but it determines the rate of reduction of the fuel mass in the diffusion cell.
The Priority of Preaching in the Church’s Global Mission
Authors: CURRIE JOHN
Published: November 2021

This article seeks to reemphasize the priority of preaching in the church’s global mission. Current crises and sophisticated cultural resistance to the proclamation of the gospel tempt pastors, missionaries, and church leaders to reevaluate the most effective methods for ministry. Key texts are examined and applied to support the position that the methodologi- cal priority of preaching transcends generational, cultural, and historical contexts and that the preaching of the word is missionally effective in our current globalized context. KEYWORDS: Preaching, eschatology, man of God, word of Christ, mission
How Did God Hate Esau (Malachi 1:2–3)?
Authors: BERGEY RON
Published: November 2021

The Antonyms “love” And “hate” In Biblical Covenant Contexts And Ancient Near East Political Texts Refer Respectively To Keeping And Not Keeping Covenant Or Treaty Commitments. This Same General Sense Is Found In The Marital Covenant Framework. One Case Involves Leah Being Described As “hated” And Rachel As “loved.” As Jacob’s First Wife, Leah Had Covenantal Matriarchal Rights, Which Were Disregarded In Deference To Her Younger Sister, Rachel, Jacob’s Second Wife. Against This Background, The Proposal Made Here Is That The Diametrically Opposite Divine Disposition Regarding Jacob And Esau In Malachi 1:2–3 Has To Do With Covenant Succession— God’s Disregard For The Right Of Primogeniture Of Esau, Said To Be “hated,” In Deference To His Younger Twin, Jacob, Said To Be “loved.” KEYWORDS: Malachi 1:2–3, Romans 9:13, Genesis 29:30–33, Deuteronomy 21:15–17, Love, Hate, Jacob, Esau, Rachel, Leah, Covenant, Marriage, Primogeniture
Preaching and Definitive Sanctification
Authors: CHRIST MICHAEL
Published: November 2021

This article proceeds from the assumption that the way a preacher conceptualizes a Christian’s identity in Christ shapes how he brings moral exhortation to the congregation. The concept of definitive sancti- fication—first coined by John Murray and developed by Richard Gaffin and others—identifies the believer as, in some sense, holy in Christ. This is not the holiness of imputed righteousness but a renovative change. Moreover, having been made holy, believers must act according to the logic of their identity in Christ. Three implications for preaching emerge from definitive sanctification: (1) preaching Christ and moral commands must be kept together, (2) the biblical indicative and imperative must inform each other, and (3) preaching must be eschatologically oriented. KEYWORDS: Sanctification, John Murray, preaching, eschatology, definitive sanctification, union with Christ
Book Review: David J. Hesselgrave and Leanna Davis. We Evangelicals and Our Mission: How We Got to Where We Are and How to Get to Where We Should Be Going.
Authors: VISSER ARJAN DE
Published: November 2021

KEYWORDS:
Robert Letham. Systematic Theology.
Authors: HUIJGEN ARNOLD
Published: November 2021

KEYWORDS:
Practical and theoretical aspects of determining the sulfite-binding capability of white table wines
Authors: Тимофеев Р.Г. , Вьюгина М.А.
Published: November 2021

Работа посвящена совершенствованию методологических основ оценки сульфитосвязывающей способности сухих белых столовых вин. Предложена и экспериментально подтверждена математическая модель связывания сернистой кислоты компонентами вина. Разработана оригинальная методика оценки сульфитосвязывающей способности белых столовых вин и методология ее применения для технологических расчетов при сульфитации вин.

The work is concerned with improving the methodological basis for assessing the sulfite-binding capability of dry white table wines. A mathematical model of binding the sulfurous acid by wine components has been proposed and experimentally confirmed. An original method for assessing the sulfite-binding capability of white table wines and a methodology of its application for technological calculations in the process of wine sulfiting has been developed.
Variables que caracterizan los gráficos estadísticos y las tareas relacionadas con ellos en los libros de texto de educación secundaria en Costa Rica
Authors: Arteaga Pedro , Jiménez-Castro Maynor , Batanero Carmen
Published: November 2021

El objetivo de la investigación fue analizar las variables que caracterizan los gráficos estadísticos y las tareas relacionadas en los libros de texto de educación secundaria en Costa Rica. Primero se examinan 143 gráficos presentados en tres editoriales para los cursos 7.º a 9.º (de 13 a 15 años), estudiando el tipo de gráfico, su complejidad semiótica y el contexto de los datos representados. Seguidamente se estudian 340 tareas propuestas sobre estos gráficos, analizando el nivel de lectura requerido, propósito del gráfico dentro de la tarea y tipo de tarea. Los resultados se comparan con otros estudios de gráficos estadísticos en libros de texto de educación primaria. En comparación con la anterior etapa educativa se introducen nuevos gráficos, hay mayor presencia del nivel superior de complejidad semiótica y disminuye el contexto escolar, dando mayor peso al científico. Respecto a las tareas, disminuye el peso de la lectura, apareciendo nuevas tareas; el propósito principal es el análisis y no hay mucha diferencia en el nivel de lectura requerido en primaria y secundaria.
Dos celebraciones: Décimo aniversario de AIEM y nueva Editora
Authors: Planas Núria
Published: November 2021

En este Editorial, reflexiono sobre diversas experiencias de aprendizaje surgidas del período de cuatro años como Editora de Avances de Investigación en Educación Matemática. En particular, doy gracias a los autores, revisores y editores asociados, y a todos aquellos que leen y consideran los manuscritos que se publican en la revista. AIEM está a punto de alcanzar sus 10 años de vida y este es un motivo de celebración, junto con la entrada de la nueva Editora, Ceneida Fernández. Tras superar con éxito muchos retos y formular muchos otros, AIEM ya no es una ‘niña pequeña’ en la comunidad internacional de revistas de investigación en educación matemática.
Intervensi Gaya Hidup Terhadap Pencegahan Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2 Pada Pasien Pra Diabetes
Authors: Fitriani Fitriani , Sanghati Sanghati
Published: November 2021

Pendahuluan: Pra diabetes merupakan kondisi dimana kadar glukosa darah berada di atas normal, namun belum memenuhi standar untuk didiagnosis sebagai diabetes. Literature review ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektifitas intervensi gaya hidup dalam mencegah risiko terjadinya DM tipe 2 pada pasien pra diabetes. Metode: Pencarian artikel menggunakan lima database yaitu Pubmed, Proquest, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Librarydan Google Scholar teridentifikasi 21.380 artikel. Hasil: Lima studi memenuhi kriteria menunjukkan bahwa intervensi gaya hidup efektif mencegah risiko terjadinya DM tipe 2 pada pasien pra diabetes. Empat studi melaporkan tidak ada peserta mengembangkan DM tipe 2 dan hanya satu studi yang melaporkan perkembangan pra diabetes menjadi DM tipe 2, namun secara keseluruhan lebih besar pada kelompok kontrol dibandingkan perlakuan (22,8% vs 15,0%). Pada usia 18-64 tahun, intervensi gaya hidup dapat mengurangi risiko diabetes dalam dua tahun hingga 30%, pada tahun-tahun berikutnya 40% dan 10%. Sedangkan pada usia 65-84 tahun dari 40% menjadi 50% dalam dua tahun pertama dan dari 10% menjadi 20% pada tahun-tahun berikutnya. Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan hasil review lima artikel disimpulkan bahwa intervensi gaya hidup efektif dapat mencegah risiko perkembangan DM tipe 2 pada penderita pra diabetes
Anemia Ferropenica Severa secundaria a Uncinarias
Authors: Uscategui Ruiz Adriana Catalina , Mora Buitrago Heison Joaquin , Castillo Mejia Milena del Pilar
Published: November 2021

duodenale, se dio manejo con albedazol 400 mg, además de suplemento con sulfato ferroso.

La infección por uncinarias es causada por los helmintos Necator americanus y Ancylostoma duodenale es transmitida a través del contacto con suelo contaminado, y uno de sus mayores compromisos es la anemia ferropenica, por perdidas gastrointestinales que resulta de la ruptura de capilares y ateriolas en unión del gusano a la pared intestinal
Where has the protest gone? Populist attitudes and electoral flows in Italian political turmoil
Authors: Bordignon Fabio , Ceccarini Luigi
Published: November 2021

What happens when anti-establishment political actors gain strength, enter institutions, and even become the new establishment? To what extent are their electoral profiles and the demands behind them normalised by the system? This article uses ITANES surveys to investigate voters’ reactions to the different paths taken by the three main protagonists of the 2016-2020 Italian populist wave: the M5S, the Lega, and FDI. In particular, it uses panel data to study the evolution of populist attitudes and protest drivers, as well as their connection with electoral flows and parties’ strategic choices. The most striking change concerns the redefinition of the political outlook of 5-star voters, who have significantly reduced their populist stances. However, the transformation of the M5S into a government party produced significant outflows of voters who already in 2016 expressed greater resentment towards political elites. These dynamics have largely favoured parties of the populist right – the Lega and then especially FDI – which have preserved or even reinforced their (electoral) profile as anti-establishment parties.
Edukasi dengan Media Booklet dan Audiovisual Terhadap Pengetahuan Keluarga Tentang Perawatan Luka Kaki Diabetes
Authors: Datak Gad , Sylvia Ester Inung
Published: November 2021

Luka kaki diabetes merupakan masalah serius, karena sebagian besar penderia diabetes mellitus dirawat karena mengalami luka diabetes dengan risiko amputasi yang tinggi. Pengetahuan tentang perawatan luka pada masyarakat perlu ditingkatkan terutama pada keluarga klien dengan luka kaki dabetik agar keluarga dapat membantu dalam proses penyembuhan luka yang optimal. Media audiovisual dan booklet dapat menjadi media edukasi yang baik oleh petugas kesehatan.Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian quasi eksperimen (rancangan eksperimen semu) dengan rancangan one gruop pretest posttest design yang dilaksanakan pada bulan maret 2020. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan jumlah 30 responden. Analisa data menggunakan uji wilcoxon. Alat ukur yang digunakan adalah kuesioner. Menunjukan terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudah edukasi dengan media booklet dan audiovisual tentang perawatan luka kaki diabetes dengan p-value=0.000 <0.05 dan dilihat dari nilai rata-rata selisih -6 point antara nilai rata-rata pretest dan posttest.ada perbedaan pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudah edukasi dengan media booklet dan audiovisual tentang perawatan luka kaki diabetes di Kota Palangka Raya.
Akurasi Penilaian Nilai Jual Objek Pajak Bumi dengan Metode International Association of Assesor Officer (IAAO) Di Kecamatan Menteng Jakarta Pusat Tahun 2019
Authors: Mardyantono Mardyantono , Inayati Inayati
Published: November 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keakurasian penentuan nilai jual objek pajak bumi menggunakan metode penilaian rasio yang direkomendasikan IAAO, dan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan paradigma post-positivisme, menggunakan data transaksi jual beli properti dari sampel yang ditentukan per kelurahan di Kecamatan Menteng Jakarta Pusat tahun 2019, serta didukung hasil wawancara. Penulisan ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kenaikan NJOP yang tidak rasional berkorelasi dengan harga pasar properti di kawasan Menteng. Hal ini tercermin dari hasil perhitungan rasio mean dibagi median sebesar 1,13 (113%) mengindikasikan over assessment, pada hasil mean dibagi weighted mean sebesar 1,32 (132%) mengindikasikan terjadi regresivitas. Artinya, properti bernilai rendah terhadap harga pasar ditentukan dengan prosentase yang lebih tinggi di dalam penentuan NJOP Bumi tahun 2019 di Kecamatan Menteng. Pada pengukuran variabilitas dengan koefisien dipersi (COD) diperoleh nilai 13,24% dinilai tingkat keseragaman dengan kualitas baik, dan hasil perhitungan koefisien variabilitas (COV) diperoleh nilai 34,66%, artinya keseragaman penentuan NJOP Bumi tersebut tidak baik. Implikasi dari indikasi terjadi over assessment dan regresivitas dengan tingkat keseragaman penentuan NJOP dinilai tidak baik telah memunculkan kenaikan harga pasar yang tidak transparan sebagai akibat tidak adanya lembaga independen untuk melakukan pemantauan dan pencatatan dari nilai transaksi properti dalam penentuan NJOP terhadap harga pasar.
Pengaruh Struktur Modal Terhadap Kinerja Perusahaan Perusahaan Makanan dan Minuman Di Indonesia
Authors: Cakranegara Pandu Adi , Wati Debby Danila
Published: November 2021

Struktur modal berpengaruh terhadap nilai perusahaan. Namun struktur modal yang maksimum bagi perusahaan berbeda-beda. Perusahaan makanan dan minuman secara operasional memiliki jumlah aset lancar yang tinggi sehingga kebutuhan akan utang jangka pendeknya menjadi besar. Studi ini bertujuan untuk memeriksa dampak struktur modal perusahaan makanan dan minuman terhadap kinerja yang diwakili oleh indikator profitabilitas. Studi ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan analisis regresi berganda untuk menganalisis variabel. Model efek acak dipilih sebagai model dan menggunakan EViews 10 sebagai alat penelitian. Data penelitian ini diambil dari laporan keuangan, yang diterbitkan setiap tahun. Sampel penelitian adalah sembilan perusahaan makanan dan minuman terpilih yang memenuhi kriteria dan terdaftar di bursa efek Indonesia selama 2013-2019. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa utang jangka pendek dan utang jangka panjang memiliki dampak negatif yang signifikan terhadap profitabilitas. Bersamaan dengan itu, arus kas dari kegiatan operasi, pertumbuhan penjualan, dan ukuran perusahaan secara positif dan signifikan. Penentuan koefisien menunjukkan bahwa variabel independen secara bersamaan dapat menjelaskan 52,67% dari laba atas aset. Manajer perusahaan dan investor dapat menggunakan hasil penelitian ini untuk mengevaluasi kinerja perusahaan.
Sistem Informasi Menghitung Biaya Pembangunan Perangkat Lunak dengan Menggunakan Metode Matrik Function Point
Authors: Astuti Susi Widya , Ariandi Wahyu
Published: November 2021

Semakin berkembangnya kebutuhan perangkat lunak di instansi pemerintahan sebagai sistem informasi untuk mewujudkan transparansi, serta membantu mempercepat kegiatan melayani kebutuhan masyarakat, maka semakin luas kebutuhan perangkat lunak, sehingga mengakibatkan melakukan kerjasama dengan pengembang/konsultan (pihak ke tiga). Pengadaan perangkat lunak membutuhkan biaya yang tidak sedikit, namun kesulitan untuk membuktikan biaya pengadaan perangkat lunak, sesuai dengan standar harga yang telah disepakati. Selain itu, dari pihak pengembang juga mengalami kesulitan menentukan perkiraan biaya perangkat lunak, memperkirakan target waktu penyelesaian pembangunan/pembuatan perangkat lunak, dan menghitung gaji pegawai/programer berdasarkan kontribusi yang telah dilakukan dalam satu proyek. Untuk itu, maka diperlukan penelitian yang dapat mengukur kelayakan harga dari perangkat lunak. Salah satu pemecahan masalah adalah dengan menerapkan Metode Matrik Function Point, yaitu dengan menghitung parameter pengukuran perangkat lunak, menghitung factor kompleksitas, menghitung titik fungsi (Function Point), kebutuhan programer dalam proyek, serta kemampuan produktifitas programer.
Security and defense sector of Ukraine in the mechanism of realization of the defense function of the state
Authors: Alexandrov Viacheslav
Published: November 2021

The article highlights the aspects of the Security and Defense Sector’s defense function. Based on the analysis of the legislationof Ukraine, the specifics of the normative regulation of the content of the category “defense”, as well as the diversity of doctrinal understandingof this category are highlighted. It is noted that the defense function of the state is realized, in fact, by all elements of the powermechanism. In this way, the state of readiness of the state “defense forces” necessary for the flow of armed aggression is achieved.Along with this, it was noted that within the framework of the state mechanism, it is expedient to single out those structures whosecompetence directly provides for the implementation of the defense function.The structure of the security and defense sector contains four components, which are differentiated according to their functionalpurpose and legal nature. In particular, these are: 1) security forces; 2) defense forces; 3) defense-industrial complex; 4) public associationsthat voluntarily participate in ensuring national security. It is also worth noting that the institutional components of Ukraine’ssecurity and defense sector belong to both the state apparatus and civil society institutions.The content of the categories “security forces” and “defense forces” is distinguished. Security forces are law enforcement andintelligence agencies, state bodies of special purpose with law enforcement functions, civil defense forces, as well as other bodiesentrusted by the Constitution and laws of Ukraine with functions to ensure the national security of Ukraine. In turn, the defense forcesinclude the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as other military formations, law enforcement agencies and intelligence agencies formedin accordance with the laws of Ukraine, as well as special purpose bodies with law enforcement functions, which are assigned by theConstitution and laws of Ukraine. The main institutional element of the Security and Defense Sector is the Armed Forces of Ukraine.It is the Armed Forces that protect the sovereignty of the state and territorial integrity, as well as ensure the inviolability of state borders.Emphasis is placed on the function of the National Guard of Ukraine and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine as important componentsof the security and defense sector.It is noted that today the subordination of military institutions and law enforcement agencies to various ministries and authoritiesis a factor that may negatively affect their interaction in the process of performing the tasks provided by law. Therefore, we consider itexpedient for the President of Ukraine, as the Head of State and the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, toadopt a normative act on cooperation between the Security and Defense Sector in the process of armed defense of Ukraine’s territorialintegrity and state sovereignty.
Tax lien as a way to ensure the fulfillment of the constitutional obligation to pay taxes and fees
Authors: Hretsa Svitlana
Published: November 2021

The article highlights the legal aspects of using the tax lien as a means to ensure the constitutional obligation to pay taxes andfees. The focus is on the importance of proper implementation of constitutional obligations for the protection of human rights and theperformance of state functions. An important place for tax liability in the system of constitutional obligations has been identified. Themain ways of ensuring the fulfillment of the tax obligation have been revealed and the key role of such a way as tax lien has beenemphasized. The concept of tax lien is defined and the history of formation of this institution in the legislation of Ukraine is revealed.The grounds for the emergence of the right of tax lien, the peculiarities of its documentation (registration) is presented. The status andpowers of the tax manager about the description of the property in the tax lien, checks of its condition, etc. are determined. The articledescribes the legal consequences of non-compliance with the legal requirements of the tax manager, in particular the suspension in courtof expenditure transactions on bank accounts, and in some cases - the use of administrative seizure of property. The author disclosesthe legal regime of property that is in tax lien, the scope of taxpayers’ rights to use it, the content of legislative restrictions on the possibilityof disposing of such property, the procedure for coordinating transactions with mortgage assets. The legal grounds for terminationof the right of tax lien are indicated. The legal mechanism of realization of the right of the tax pledge, the order and sequence ofthe address of collecting on the pledged property is described. The author revealed the shortcomings of the legislation, in particular thelong nature of the recovery in court. Proposals have been made to improve the legal regulation of the tax lien to increase the effectivenessof this instrument to ensure proper implementation of the constitutional obligation to pay taxes. In particular, it is proposed to providethe possibility of extrajudicial recovery of property that is in tax lien when the taxpayer has given written consent.