bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Coconut Water - Healthy Beverage with Multiple Therapeutic Potentials
Authors: Mishra Sudhanshu , Ojha Smriti , Gupta Saurabh Kumar , Sharma Disha , Kumar Akhalesh
Published: June 2022

Cocos Nucifera (L.) is a tree that offers multiple advantages to the food and health industry.
The most useful natural resource in the world, coconut water, has a long history of use in medicine
and healthcare due to its ability to maintain hydration. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory,
hepatoprotective, antipyretic, wound curing, antihypertensive, antithrombotic, hypoglycaemic, hypolipidaemic,
diuretic, antioxidant, and renal regeneration properties. Over the last few decades, numerous
studies describing its nutritional and medicinal properties have been published in reputable
scientific journals. Information related to the therapeutic benefits of coconut is available in traditional
Ayurvedic writings, and it is consistent with recent scientific findings.
Perceções de riscos ocupacionais o caso dos Riggers
Authors: Martins Pedro , Pereira Odete , Areosa João
Published: June 2022

This paper aims to assess the risk perceptions of riggers in the live entertainment industry. Their activity and occupational risks were also characterized. The methodology used was the application of an online questionnaire to riggers. 163 valid responses were obtained, whose respondents came from 27 nationalities, in a universe of approximately 1000 workers. In theresults obtained, the special concern of riggers in relation to ergonomic and organizational risks is highlighted. A hierarchy of risks was carried out, both in its emotional and cognitive components. Working at heights and tasks associated with suspending equipment are perceived as the highest risk
Por uma nova textualidade performativa voguing como lugar de memória
Authors: Gusmão Roney
Published: June 2022

Since the early 1990s we have observed a wide media coverage of voguingas an underground cultural expression of the American LGBT community. When overflowing Hallem’s borders, voguingbecame an act of resistance that impresses on the body subjectivities held back by modern rationalism. Today, occupying different spaces, voguersteach us that new performative textualities can be reconfigured in the gestural memory, allowing the deconstruction of gender essentialisms
Religião e média o caso da reportagem (O Segredo dos Deuses) sobre a Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus
Authors: Santos Ana Maria Gonçalves dos
Published: June 2022

This article aims to explore the relationship between the media and the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God in Portugal, based on a case study: the controversial informative series broadcasted by TVI between December 11thand 22nd2017, entitled “The Secret of the Gods”. For that end, this article analyses the content of this televisionpieceand other news transmitted by TVI, as well as some publications from the national press, such as articles and reports by the periodicalsObservador,Expresso, Público, Sábadoand Correio da Manhã. Finally, this article will give a brief overview of the UCKG’s stance on this matter by using some material published in its newspaper Folha de Portugal
The Ambiguities of Contempt for the Folliculaires in Eighteenth-Century France
Authors: Lévrier Alexis
Published: June 2022

The feuilles volantes were a type of periodical publication that emerged and developed in eighteenth-century France. Literally ‘flying leaves’, or ‘loose sheets’, they were short publications of a few dozen pages published at intervals whose name served as a constant reminder of their own fleeting materiality. If the format of the feuille volante contributed to the unity of this journalistic ensemble, it was also mocked, despised, and even vehemently attacked by contemporary authors such as Voltaire and Louis-Sébastien Mercier. Voltaire even coined the neologism folliculaire, which became a generic term in his writings to denigrate mediocre and greedy journalists for whom the feuilles volantes were a way to eke out a living. As this article shows, however, the fantasies and obsessions to which these periodicals gave rise appear to be very ambiguous: they are, in fact, proof of a fascination, and perhaps a fear of a medium whose expansion seemed already irreversible.
THE DYNAMICS OF A FUNCTIONAL CONDITION THE SYSTEM OF REPRODUCTION AT INFERTILITY MEN WITH SUBCLINICAL HYPOTHYREOSIS, AGAINST OF THE NORMALIZATION THE THYROID STATUS
Authors: Spivak J. S. , Bondarenko Volodymyr , Minukhin Andriy
Published: June 2022

The level of hormones of the hypophys-gonadal systems and spermograms parameters at infertility men with subclinical hypothyreosis during the nine months therapy of L-thyroxin and iodomarin are investigated. It is established that normalization of thyroid status promotes essential increase of the testosterone levels, to improvement of functional reserves of testis, mobility and ability of spermatozoids at patients. The nine months of therapy an 100 % men have a restoration the mobility of spermatozoids against normalization of the testosterone levels in blood.
TYPE 2 DIABETES, NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE AND OXIDATIVE STRESS. THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES (LITERATURE REVIEW AND OWN DATA)
Authors: Kravchun N. О. , Dorosh Olena
Published: June 2022

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a widespread systemic chronic disease in all countries of the world, which is characterized by a violation of all types of metabolism, primarily carbohydrate. Type 2 diabetes mellitus has reached the size of a pandemic, and there is a steady tendency to further increase the number of patients. It is expected that by 2030 it will reach 552 million (in 2011 this figure was 366 million). A significant increase in the incidence of diabetes and among the population of Ukraine is no exception: from 194.8 per 100 thousand population in 2005 to 254.9 - in 2011
User Perceptions of eHealth and mHealth Services Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Diets: Systematic Review
Authors: Bergevi Julia , Andermo Susanne , Woldamanuel Yohannes , Johansson Unn-Britt , Hagströmer Maria , Rossen Jenny
Published: June 2022

Background

Physical activity and a diet that follows general recommendations can help to prevent noncommunicable diseases. However, most adults do not meet current recommended guidelines, and support for behavior change needs to be strengthened. There is growing evidence that shows the benefits of eHealth and mobile health (mHealth) services in promoting healthy habits; however, their long-term effectiveness is uncertain because of nonadherence.

Objective

We aimed to explore users’ perceptions of acceptability, engagement, and usability of eHealth and mHealth services that promote physical activity, healthy diets, or both in the primary or secondary prevention of noncommunicable diseases.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review with a narrative synthesis. We performed the literature search in PubMed, PsycINFO, and CINAHL electronic databases in February 2021 and July 2021. The search was limited to papers published in English between 2016 and 2021. Papers on qualitative and mixed method studies that encompassed eHealth and mHealth services for adults with a focus on physical activity, healthy diet, or both in the primary or secondary prevention of noncommunicable diseases were included. Three authors screened the studies independently, and 2 of the authors separately performed thematic analysis of qualitative data.

Results

With an initial finding of 6308 articles and the removal of 427 duplicates, 23 articles were deemed eligible for inclusion in the review. Based on users’ preferences, an overarching theme—eHealth and mHealth services provide value but need to be tailored to individual needs—and 5 subthemes—interactive and integrated; varying and multifunctional; easy, pedagogic, and attractive; individualized and customizable; and reliable—emerged.

Conclusions

New evidence on the optimization of digital services that promote physical activity and healthy diets has been synthesized. The findings represent users’ perceptions of acceptability, engagement, and usability of eHealth and mHealth services and show that services should be personalized, dynamic, easily manageable, and reliable. These findings can help improve adherence to digital health-promoting services.
An International Core Capability Framework for Physiotherapists to Deliver Quality Care via Videoconferencing: A Delphi Study
Authors: Davies Luke , Hinman Rana S , Russell Trevor , Lawford Belinda , Bennell Kim ,   International Videoconferencing Steering Group
Published: June 2022

Background

The provision of physiotherapy care via telehealth is becoming increasingly common and, in some circumstances, is a necessity, as observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it is important to understand what are the core capabilities that physiotherapists need in order to deliver quality care via videoconferencing.

Objective

The objective of our study was to develop a discipline-specific core capability framework for physiotherapists to deliver quality care via videoconferencing.

Methods

An international Delphi panel comprising a steering group and experts in the field, including physiotherapy researchers, physiotherapy clinicians, representatives of physiotherapy organizations, and consumers, was established by drawing on the research team’s academic, research, and clinical networks as well as contacting international physiotherapy organizations. The draft framework was developed by the research team and steering group, based on relevant documents identified within the literature. The panel considered a draft framework of 73 specific capabilities mapped across 8 domains. Over 3 rounds, panelists rated their agreement (Likert or numerical rating scales) on whether each capability was essential (core) for physiotherapists to deliver quality care via videoconferencing. The capabilities that achieved consensus, defined as 75% of the panel ratings being ≥7 out of 10 in round 3, were retained.

Results

A total of 130 panelists from 32 countries participated in round 1, with retention rates of 65% and 60% in rounds 2 and 3, respectively. The final framework comprised 60 capabilities across the following seven domains: compliance (capabilities: n=7), patient privacy and confidentiality (capabilities: n=4), patient safety (capabilities: n=7), technology skills (capabilities: n=7), telehealth delivery (capabilities: n=16), assessment and diagnosis (capabilities: n=7), and care planning and management (capabilities: n=12).

Conclusions

This framework outlines the specific core capabilities that are required of physiotherapists to provide quality care via videoconferencing. The core capability framework provides guidance for physiotherapists to deliver care via videoconferencing and will help inform the future development of physiotherapy curricula and professional development initiatives in the delivery of telehealth.

Acknowledgments

The members of the International Videoconferencing Steering Group are Michael Billings, Carmen Cooper-Oguz, Karen Finnan, Sarah Gallagher, Daniel Kenneth Gilbertson, Lesley Holdsworth, Anne Holland, Jeremey McAlister, Dan Miles, and Robin Rots.

Conflict of Interest

No conflicts declared.
The Effects of a Digital Well-being Intervention on Older Adults: Retrospective Analysis of Real-world User Data
Authors: Boucher Eliane , Honomichl Ryan , Ward Haley , Powell Tyler , Stoeckl Sarah Elizabeth , Parks Acacia
Published: June 2022

Background

Digital interventions have been shown to be effective for a variety of mental health disorders and problems. However, few studies have examined the effects of digital interventions in older adults; therefore, little is known about how older adults engage with or benefit from these interventions. Given that adoption rates for technology among people aged ≥65 years remain substantially lower than in the general population and that approximately 20% of older adults are affected by mental health disorders, research exploring whether older adults will use and benefit from digital interventions is needed.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the extent to which older adults engaged with a digital well-being intervention (Happify) and whether engaging with this program led to improvements in both subjective well-being and anxiety symptoms.

Methods

In this retrospective analysis, we analyzed data from 375 real-world Happify users aged ≥65 years who signed up for the platform between January 1, 2019, and December 23, 2021. Changes in well-being and anxiety symptoms across 42 to 182 days were assessed using responses to the in-app assessment, which users were prompted to take every 2 weeks, and were compared among users who engaged with the program at the recommended level (ie, 2 or more activities per week) or below the recommended level.

Results

In all, 30% (113/375) of the sample engaged with the platform at the recommended level (ie, completed an average of 2 or more activities per week), and overall, users completed an average of 43.35 (SD 87.80) activities, ranging from 1 to 786, between their first and last assessment. Users were also active on the platform for an average of 19.36 (SD 27.16) days, ranging from 1 to 152 days. Moreover, older adults who engaged at the recommended level experienced significantly greater improvements in subjective well-being (P=.002) and anxiety symptoms (P<.001) relative to those who completed fewer activities.

Conclusions

These data provide preliminary evidence that older adults engage with and benefit from digital well-being interventions. We believe that these findings highlight the importance of considering older adult populations in digital health research. More research is needed to understand potential barriers to using digital interventions among older adults and whether digital interventions should be modified to account for this population’s particular needs (eg, ensuring that the intervention is accessible using a variety of devices). However, these results are an important step in demonstrating the feasibility of such interventions in a population that is assumed to be less inclined toward digital approaches.
Correction: “Viewing Mobile Health Technology Design Through the Lens of Amplification Theory” (Preprint)
Authors: Merid Beza , Robles Maria Cielito , Nallamothu Brahmajee K , Newman Mark W , Skolarus Lesli E
Published: June 2022

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This is a corrigendum for original article 31069.
Analysis of Determinan of Stunting Prevalence among Stunted Toddlers in Indonesia
Authors: Pitoyo Agus Joko , Saputri Agustinur , Agustina Riska Eka , Handayani Tri
Published: June 2022

Stunting is regarded as one of the nutritional problems in Indonesia. The prevalence of stunted toddlers in Indonesia showed a decline from 37.2 percent in 2013 to 30.8 percent in 2018. However, this was still far from the WHO target, which should be less than 20 percent. There were two objectives of this study, firstly, to determine the general condition of health and nutrition of toddlers as well as the general condition of households in Indonesia. The second one was to examine the determinants of stunting in toddlers. The data were obtained from Riskesdas 2018, Podes 2018, and population projections per district/city from Statistics Indonesia. The method was carried out using descriptive and inferential analysis. The findings showed that all regions in Indonesia, excluding DKI Jakarta, experienced cases of stunted toddlers categorized in high and very high categories. The regression results confirmed that the prevalence of malnutrition toddlers, the prevalence of obese toddlers, complete basic immunization coverage, the prevalence of chronic energy deficiency in women of childbearing age, the proportion of villages that had adequate midwives per population, as well as the coverage of access and clean water sources had a significant effect on the prevalence of stunted toddlers in Indonesia. The case of stunted toddlers was mainly caused by poverty, bad lifestyle, inadequate health services, and low access to clean water. Therefore, the government policies are then needed, especially those related to socio-economic determinants.
The Pathophysiology of Sepsis-Associated AKI
Authors: Kuwabara Shuhei , Goggins Eibhlin , Okusa Mark D.
Published: June 2022

Sepsis-associated AKI is a life-threatening complication that is associated with high morbidity and mortality in patients who are critically ill. Although it is clear early supportive interventions in sepsis reduce mortality, it is less clear that they prevent or ameliorate sepsis-associated AKI. This is likely because specific mechanisms underlying AKI attributable to sepsis are not fully understood. Understanding these mechanisms will form the foundation for the development of strategies for early diagnosis and treatment of sepsis-associated AKI. Here, we summarize recent laboratory and clinical studies, focusing on critical factors in the pathophysiology of sepsis-associated AKI: microcirculatory dysfunction, inflammation, NOD-like receptor protein 3 inflammasome, microRNAs, extracellular vesicles, autophagy and efferocytosis, inflammatory reflex pathway, vitamin D, and metabolic reprogramming. Lastly, identifying these molecular targets and defining clinical subphenotypes will permit precision approaches in the prevention and treatment of sepsis-associated AKI.
Molinos y tahonas en Charcas, Córdoba y Buenos Aires (1550-1600)
Authors: Salas Miranda Alejandro , Soto González Natalia Andrea , Videla Marisol , Montoya Muñoz Sandra Cristina , Lacoste Pablo
Published: June 2022

This paper examines the expansion of flour mills in the Audiencia de Charcas during the second half of the 16th century. The largest hydro-milling center in the Americas emerged in Alto Peru (present-day Bolivia), around Chuquisaca and Cochabamba, where about a hundred mills operated. The technology spread southward, particularly to Córdoba. The mills had a social impact, consolidating a stately society with strongly defined hierarchies. Politically, their significance was in the status that the technology brought to cities, which then became the seat of audencias and universities.
Historia de la enfermería en México: un enfoque historiográfico
Authors: Sacristán Ramírez Carolina
Published: June 2022

La historia de la enfermería en México, como campo de estudio específico de la historia, es una creación reciente. Las investigaciones relacionadas con dicho tema comenzaron a publicarse de forma constante hace alrededor de veinte años, sin que se haya hecho hasta ahora un análisis de esa literatura. Este artículo presenta una revisión historiográfica. Por un lado, examina y critica el paradigma tradicional de la historia de la enfermería, profundamente arraigado en la filosofía positivista, animando a repensar su enfoque; por otro lado, plantea posibles aproximaciones desde diversas aristas de la disciplina histórica, sugiere temáticas acordes a los intereses de la enfermería mexicana y señala algunas fuentes que podrían servir como punto de partida para desarrollar nuevos estudios.
Bioactive Flavonoid used as a Stabilizing Agent of Mono and Bimetallic Nanomaterials for Multifunctional Activities
Authors: Karuvantevida Noushad , Razia Muthusamy , Bhuvaneshwar Ramalingam , Sathishkumar Gnanasekar , Prabukumar Seetharaman , Sivaramakrishnan Sivaperumal
Published: June 2022

The multifunctional features of noble metal nanoparticles (MNPs) were exploited in various biomedical applications, which eventually demanded the development of a sustainable green synthesis approach. In the present study, Quercetin (Q) was employed as a promising green reductant for the generation of noble metal nanoparticles such as silver (Q-AgNPs), gold (Q-AuNPs), and bimetallic (Q-Ag-AuNPs) towards biomedical perspective. Initially, the NPs were successfully synthesized in a size-controlled manner via optimizing temperature, pH, metal ion concentration, and stoichiometric ratio of the reaction mix. The redox reaction and conversion of metal ions (Ag+ and Au3+) into their respective metal nano-forms were confirmed through their surface plasmonic resonance (SPR) in UV-visible spectroscopy. In addition, different instrumentation like FT-IR, XRD, HR-TEM, and XPS analyses were performed to confirm the size, shape, and chemical composition of fabricated NPs. The bactericidal effect of fabricated NPs was tested against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens. Moreover, the cytotoxic potential was screened against breast (MCF-7) and colorectal (HCT-116) carcinoma cell lines. This work revealed that the flavonoid-functionalized noble metal NPs were associated with good antibacterial and anticancer potential against selected cancer cell lines.
A Generic Real Time Application for Prediction and Categorization of Stroke Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: M Mr. Anand
Published: June 2022

Abstract: Content-based Strokes are the second greatest cause of death, resulting in serious, long-term disability. Astroke occurs when the cerebrum dies suddenly owing to a shortage of oxygen, which can be caused by a blockage in the circulation or a rupture in a supply line to the brain. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated in. The death rate will continue to rise in the future year's stroke rate. Many projects have been completed. Detecting stroke illnesses is a difficult task. A computer programmer with artificial intelligence. A technique for predicting stroke and its kinds has been created using deep learning. There are two forms of stroke: ischemic and hemorrhagic. A formof stroke known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). We use datasets from the medical institute's collection in our work.
Authentication Mechanisms in the Cyber Security Domain: Hash Code, OTP, and CAPTCHA
Authors: P Smt. Chaya
Published: June 2022

Abstract: It is important to integrate security as part of system and software development. A computer can be accessed by anyone. Cyber security acts against hackers. Security begins with authentication. Access to systems, networks, databases, websites, and services are regulated using authentication. The most fundamental category of verification is done with usernames and passwords. In our paper, we propose new approaches to each of these authentication mechanisms, which include hash code message authentication, the Entirely Automated Public Turing Test to Notify Computer systems and Human beings Apart (CAPTCHA), and one-time passwords
Node to Node Communication Security in IOT Networks
Authors: R Jenisha.
Published: June 2022

Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) describes the network of physical objects or things that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the internet. Although several IoT devices are openly accessible to all in the network, it is extremely vital to be aware of the security risks and threats of cyber- attacks; therefore, it should be secured. In Cryptography, plain text is converted to encrypted text before it is sent, and it is converted to plain text after communication on the other side. Steganography is a method of hiding secret data, by embedding it into an audio, video, image, or text file. One technique is to hide data in bits that represent the same color pixels repeated in a row in an image file. In this project it proposes to encrypt the IoT networks data by Cryptography method and hide the encrypted message inside an image file using Steganography method as well increases the number of bits that can be saved within a pixel of an image. To incorporate the usage of convolutional neural networks in traditional steganography method to drastically increase the payload that can be transmitted through an image. Thus, in this project the convolutional networks algorithm will be developed and trained in such a way to increase the payload of the data to be encrypted as well as safely decrypted to view the original message.
Pursuance Scrutiny of Packet Detection Procedure Applied to Network Monitoring
Authors: Taranum Dr. Ayesha
Published: June 2022

Abstract: Network security might be a convoluted subject, generally just made a plunge thoroughly prepared and persevered through specialists. In any case, as endlessly further individuals come wired'', an adding number of distinctions got to figure out the basics of safety during an arranged world. Network security refers to the projects and procedures in place to prevent unapproved access, misuse, modification, or forswearing of an infinitely network-accessible money vault. The approval of access to the information within an organization is governed by the organization’s leader. Some set of experiences of systems administration is incorporated, additionally as an introduction to TCP/IP and internetworking. We keep on assuming about danger activity, network entanglements, firewalls, and more unique reasons for secure systems administration predisposition. Network security begins with confirming, by and large with a username and a word. Since these needs just a single detail confirming the stoner the name — that is, the word — is usually labelled as one-factor confirmation. With two-factor verification, where the Stoneham’s also used (e.g., a security memorial or dongle,' an ATM card, or a cell phone); and with three-factorr verification, item the stoners also used (e.g., a security memorial or dongle an ATM card, or a cell phone) (e.g., a point or retinal exam).
A Segmentation Process to Isolate Various Cytological Components from Follicular Histology based on Texture Heterogeneity
Authors: Saxena Pranshu
Published: June 2022

Abstract: This research looks at an H&E-stained Follicular Lymphoma tissue sample in order to isolate different cytological components based on textural heterogeneity. The goal of this study is to determine the morphological behavior of various cytological components such as nuclei, cytoplasm, extracellular material, and red blood cells so that oncologists can make better decisions and provide appropriate treatment during the prognosis of histopathological images that are sometimes incorrectly concluded. To isolate these cytological components, a convolution process is applied to follicular histology and 8 different oriented masks produced from the gabor filter, yielding 8 separate representations for each of the 8 various orientation masks of H&E-stained FL histology. The information included in the 8 representations resulting from the application of the gaussian filter is summarized in twelve images that correspond to each of the filter's orientations. Second, the operation of concatenation is carried out over these 8 separate representations into a single 3-dimensional covariance image. The projected approach outperforms grey level-based texture analysis in FL histology, according to the results.
Review on EV: Scope, Challenges and Role of Engineers
Authors: Peethambaran Geethi
Published: June 2022

Abstract: Nowadays we are looking for economic development that is conducted without depletion of natural resources. Taking this into account the main motive of today’s automotive industry is to reduce the use of contemporary automobiles and introduce renewable energy into the transportation sector. Vehicles running on natural gases are widely used in India in the public transport sector and taxis. The next revolution is expected in Electric Vehicles. Governments promote the use of EVs in private and public sector transportation by providing subsidies and other facilities. The scope of EVs in the Indian automobile market is increasing day by day. But along with that EV manufacturers and users are facing some challenges like battery charging time, temperature aspects, and higher manufacturing costs. This paper includes a review of the challenges and possible solutions. The role of engineers in the EV industry put forward so many opportunities to aspiring engineers. the role of different engineering streams is reviewed in this paper.
Computational Analysis Comparison Prediction of Anticancer Peptide (ACP)
Authors: Uttam Tanishka
Published: June 2022

Abstract: Anticancer peptides (ACPs) contain short peptides composed of 10–60 amino acids that can inhibit tumors cell proliferation or migration, or suppress the formation of tumors blood vessels, and are less likely to cause drug resistance. The aforementioned merits make ACPs the most promising anti-cancer candidate. ACPs may be degraded by proteases and result in cytotoxicity in many cases. To overcome these drawbacks, a plethora of research has focused on the reconstruction or modification of ACPs to improve their anti-cancer activity, while reducing their cytotoxicity. ACPs modification mainly includes main chain reconstruction and side-chain modification. After summarizing the classification and mechanism of action of ACPs, this paper focuses on recent development and progress in their reconstruction and modification. The information collected here may provide some ideas for further research on ACPs, in particular their modification. ACPs were extracted from various search engines like PubMed, Google scholar and Patent lens. Specific searches were carried out using a combination of keywords like ‘ACPs’, ‘antitumor peptides’, ‘anti-angiogenic peptides’, ‘anti-metastatic peptides’ and ‘host defence peptides. The comprehensive information related to a peptide like its source of origin, nature of the peptide, anticancer activity, N- and Cterminal modifications, conformation, etc. Additionally, CancerPPD provides information on around 249 types of cancer cell lines and 16 different assays used for testing the ACPs. In natural peptides, CancerPPD contains peptides having non-natural, chemically modified residues and D-amino acids. Besides this primary information, CancerPPD stores predicted tertiary structures as well as peptide sequences in SMILES format.
FINANCING OF SOCIAL PROJECTS FUNDED BY COMPETITION: DEVELOPMENT OF METHODOLOGY AND METHODICS OF EVALUATOIN
Authors:   Российская академия народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Юлия Владимировна Гимазова
Published: June 2022

The article is devoted to a significant topic of development of methodology and methodics of evaluation of social projects, winners of competitions of social grants. The purpose of the article: based on a critical analysis of existing methodological approaches, to submit a set of recommendations on the justification of criteria and the organization of the process of evaluating social projects – winners of competitions. The methods of analysis of scientific literature and included observation are used. The results of the study are: recommendations of taking into account both positive and unsuccessful experience of social design in the process of scaling up social project management practices; prioritizing criteria for the evaluation of social projects according to their types; monitoring and control linkages in social project evaluation; algorithm of evaluation at different stages of the project life cycle. As a result, the architecture of the database of evaluation of social projects - winners of thematic competitions is proposed.
Identificación y caracterización de rizobacterias nativas fijadoras de nitrógeno de Capsicum sp. de la región caribe colombiana.
Authors: Serrano Hernández María Cristina , Pérez Lavalle Liliana del Socorro , Estrada-López Hilda , Benítez Rosnairy , Aranguren Díaz Yani Cristina
Published: June 2022

Contextualización del tema: El uso de inoculantes biológicos o biofertilizantes basados en bacterias promotoras del crecimiento constituye una alternativa biotecnológica sustentable para mejorar la producción agrícola.

Vacío de información: sin embargo, las características ambientales de los agroecosistemas pueden ser muy diferentes entre regiones y estas pueden tener un efecto sobre dichos inoculantes.

Propósito del estudio: en el presente estudio se aislaron y caracterizaron microorganismos nativos con capacidad promotora de crecimiento que puedan ser empleados en los cultivos de la región Caribe de Colombia.

Metodología: Para ello se aislaron bacterias rizosféricas de Capsicum sp., se identificaron molecularmente por 16S y se determinó su capacidad de fijar nitrógeno en medio Ashby y de solubilizar fosfato en medio NBRIP. Luego se aplicaron inóculos de las bacterias identificadas a plantas de ají y se evaluó su efecto en la promoción del crecimiento vegetal.

Resultados y conclusiones: Los aislados se identificaron como: Achromobacter sp., Bacillus mycoides, Bacillus sp., y Paenibacillus dendritiformis, y su aplicación favoreció el crecimiento vegetal, que se evidenció con el aumento de al menos un parámetro de crecimiento, así como la concentración de nitrógeno en los tejidos de las plantas de ají. Finalmente, Achromobacter sp. y B. mycoides fueron los inóculos que arrojaron mejores resultados, indicando su potencial para ser empleados en la agricultura de la región.
İnsansız Hava Aracı Burun İniş Takımı Çatalı için Topoloji Optimizasyonu Uygulaması
Authors: KOÇAK Müberra Rüveyda , KORKUT İhsan
Published: June 2022

İniş takımı uçağın en önemli bileşenlerinden biridir. Uçağa gelen yükleri karşılamak, iniş anında darbeyi sönümlemek ve uçağın taksi yapmasına izin vermek iniş takımının görevleri arasındadır. İniş takımı, ana iniş takımı ve burun iniş takımından oluşur. Ana iniş takımı ve burun iniş takımı da kendi içinde alt bileşenlerden oluşur. Bu çalışmada burun iniş takımı alt bileşenlerinden olan çatal parçası için optimizasyon çalışması yapılmıştır. Optimizasyonun amacı, performansı ve tasarımı iyileştirmek, hafifletmek, talaş miktarını ve proses enerjisini azaltmaktır. Çatal parçasının optimizasyon çalışması için gerekli sınır koşulları verilerek, analiz ANSYS Workbench programında gerçekleştirilmiştir. Optimizasyondan sonra, analiz çalışmasında oluşan gerilme ve deformasyonlar optimizasyon öncesi sonuçlarla karşılaştırılarak çatal yapısı doğrulanmış ve yapısal değişiklikler oluşturularak ağırlık azaltılmıştır.
Effects of substrates on the growth of BETA VULGARIS SUBSP. VULGARIS in hydroponic systems
Authors: TUAN Ngo , LONG Le , PHUC THİEN Nguyen
Published: June 2022

This research focuses on types of substrate materials (rice husk, coconut fiber, sand), the rate of media mix between coconut fiber, rice, and concentrations of Thiamine HCl (vitamin B1) on the growth of Rainbow Vinegar (Beta vulgaris subsp. Vulgaris). In the studies of nutritional absorption and metal toxicity in the roof, it is essential to growing plants without technical damage. The results showed that Hoagland solution combined coconut fiber, sand, and Thiamine HCl (vitamin B1) suitable for Beta vulgaris subsp. Vulgaris. The Rainbow grows remarkably from 20 days to 30 days for a faster, cleaner, and cultivating soil environment. The method presented here provides. Vulgaris to obtain a healthy plant having a well-developed root system with many lateral roots.
Comparing Russian and Canadian Climate Policy: Protecting Arctic Interests?
Authors: Doelle Meinhard , Dremliuga Roman
Published: June 2022

The global human influence on the climate is growing at an alarming pace. This trend appears doomed to continue. Polar regions are feeling the effects first. This means that if the impacts of climate change serve to motivate effective policies, polar regions could be a good place to look for climate policy innovation. It is within this context that this article considers Arctic climate policy in Russia and Canada. The basic question posed is whether the unique and immediate threat climate change presents in the Arctic is reflected in progressive laws and policies with respect to four key areas: mitigation, adaptation, impacts and vulnerability, and development.
Canada’s and Russia’s Security and Defence Strategies in the Arctic: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Lackenbauer P. Whitney , Sergunin Alexander
Published: June 2022

This comparative article reveals how the general focus of Canadian and Russian threat perceptions in the Arctic have shifted from a Cold War fixation on hard defence to accommodate soft security issues over the last three decades. Both countries now pay greater attention to threats and challenges stemming from climate change, security, and safety risks associated with resource development and increasingly accessible sea routes. Although concern about military conflict arising from Arctic disputes continues to frame some media discussions in both countries, most strategic analysts and academics have moved away from this line of argument. Instead, military functions now include assertion of Canadian and Russian sovereignty over their respective internal waters, as well as protection of resources in their exclusive economic zones and on and in extended continental shelves; protection of economic interests in the North, including mineral and bio-resources; prevention of potential terrorist attacks against critical industrial and state infrastructure; and dual-use functions, such as search and rescue operations, surveillance of air and maritime spaces, support to safe navigation, and mitigation of natural and human-made catastrophes.
The authors argue that analysts should parse two forms of military modernization in the Arctic: one of capability development related to the global strategic balance, where the Arctic serves as a bastion or a thoroughfare; and a second intended to address emerging non-traditional security challenges. They contend that these modernization programs do not inherently upset the Arctic military balance and need not provoke a regional arms race.
Canadian and Russian Fisheries Management in the Arctic: Complexities, Commonalities and Contrasts
Authors: VanderZwaag David L. , Vorobev Vitalii , Koubrak Olga
Published: June 2022

This article reviews and compares Canadian and Russian approaches to Arctic fisheries management through a three-part format. First, the complex array of laws and policies applicable to Arctic fisheries is described for each country. How Canada and Russia have addressed international fishery issues is also highlighted, including their participation in the 2018 Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement. Second, commonalities in fisheries governance approaches are summarized, including national commitments to implement precautionary and ecosystem approaches. Finally, contrasts in Arctic fisheries management are discussed. Major differences include the greater devolution of management responsibilities by Canada to Indigenous communities through land-claim agreements and co-management arrangements and Russia’s greater success in formalizing bilateral fisheries management arrangements with its neighbours.
Synthesis of polyvinylpyrolidone copolymers in the presence of two-component initiation systems
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Grytsenko O. , Dulebova L. ,   Technical University in Košice, Baran N. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Berezhnyy B. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Voloshkevych P. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: June 2022

The paper presents the results of the study of copolymerization of 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) under the action of two-component initiation systems of iron (II) sulfate/radical type initiator. The influence of the nature of the radical initiator (In) in the FeSO4/In system on the behavior of the polymerization of HEMA/PVP compositions, structural parameters of the polymer matrix network and properties of hydrogels based on pHEMA-gr-PVP copolymers were established.
Analysis of processes which occur during the destruction of a copper shell on polyethylene granules
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Kucherenko А. , Dovha Y. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Kuznetsova M. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Moravskyi V. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: June 2022

The geometric dimensions of the copper shell formed by chemical deposition on a spherical polyethylene granule were calculated. It is shown that the main factor determining the thickness of the formed copper layer is the initial size of the polyethylene granule. The processes of destruction of the copper shell formed on the polyethylene granule during thermal expansion of the polymer are considered. The values of the limit temperatures in which the copper shell still retains its integrity depending on its thickness are calculated.
A comparison between “rod counting” and “box counting” methods in linear fractal dimensions measurements
Authors: Acosta C. , Peñuñuri F. , Carvente O. , Rivadeneyra G. , Martín I.
Published: June 2022

In this work, the “rod counting” method is reviewed in comparison with the “box counting” method applied to linear measurements on irregular figures. Both methods are applied in measurements of fractal dimension of some knowing fractals. Results shows that the “rod counting” method is more accurate in linear measurements. Later the method is applied in a Mandelbrot fractal figure to measure its perimeter fractal dimension.
Assessing the Accuracy of National Population Projections
Authors: Thomas Michael , Syse Astri , Rogne Adrian , Gleditsch Rebecca
Published: June 2022

Few producers of official population projections provide regular evaluations of past projection inaccuracies. This paper assesses deviations between the projected and registered total population for Norway (1996–2018), as well as deviations in the age structure, total fertility rate and number of births, period life expectancy at birth and number of deaths, and net international migration. Projected life expectancy was consistently lower than the real development. Few systematic deviations were observed for fertility up to 2009, but thereafter fertility has been consistently overprojected. However, the deviations between projected and realised trends in births and deaths have been relatively small as compared to those for net international migration. The projections produced between 1996–2005 underestimated long-term population growth due primarily to the unforeseen increase in immigration following EU expansion in 2004. More recent projections contain no consistent under- or overprojection of net migration and the deviations for the total population have been moderate.
Problem Solving on English Verbal Sentence Formation for University Students
Authors: Ekalestari Susi , Suhendi Andang , Purwarno Purwarno
Published: June 2022

This is a preliminary research on problem solving on English verbal sentence formation for university students. Specifically, the problem is on the usage of auxiliary verbs in making sentences. This problem is met up with a new paradigm (pattern) in which the pattern is mapped out with keywords. Keywords are purposed to ease the students in applying auxiliary verbs when they are making English sentences. The new pattern is tested by a test before and after the introduction of the new pattern and by interviewing ten students to know their opinion about the benefit of the new pattern. The result shows that there is a significant decrease of errors made by the students after the introduction of the new pattern. The decrease achieves 49%. Furthermore, the whole interviewees’ responses show that the new pattern really helps them in making English sentence properly.
Language Clubs and Pedagogical Approach to Teach English: University of Parakou English Club case
Authors: Hounnou Azoua Mathias
Published: June 2022

This study aims at highlighting the English club as a tool for learners in  need of  English as a foreign language through which they practice and improve fluency. We use participative and consultative methods by means of questionnaire, interviews and Focus Group Discussion administration to stakeholders. Participants are four secondary schools, two private universities and one public University: 26 students, 10 administratives and 16 English teachers.  The data was analyzed via descriptive statistics. Results indicated that most existing English clubs in the community contributed significantly to learners’ language fluency improvement and consequently to updating state of teachers and other actors. The more university of Parakou English Club members (UNIPAREC) participated to activities, the more they became fluent in English. The findings suggest pedagogical means to UNIPAREC for all categories of actors in the manipulation of the English language.
The Implementation of Blended Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Language Learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kholis Adhan
Published: June 2022

The Covid-19 Pandemic has disrupted interaction and communication between teachers and students in teaching and learning. Hence, online learning becomes recourse to reach students’ presence. Both are separated into divergent space and time. However, in practice, students get inconvenience in apprehending and receiving knowledge on screen given by teachers. Accordingly, certain manners have been led to solve and to simplify remote teaching by combining both synchronous and asynchronous learning modes. This study aimed to explore, to investigate, and to describe students’ perceptions and learning practices at implementation of online language learning using blended synchronous and asynchronous communication. Data obtained was from the observation, the interview, the students’ questionnaire derived from the Google Form, and the need analysis in the preliminary study toward higher students of Nahdlatul Ulama University of Yogyakarta majoring English Education Department. It was a case study research design. The descriptive and quantitative analysis was used to describe and to interpret the obtained data from respondents. The results showed that the students were more enthusiastic with the combination between synchronous and asynchronous learning modes than videoconference only. Furthermore, evidences represented the students were motivated with asynchronous tools such as WhatsApp, Google Docs, and Google Classroom with the reasons: easy to reach communication, cheap in costs, multifunction, and fast in responses. In acquiring clear interaction and a direct meeting, the live conference like Zoom and Google Meet became the right preferences for both teachers and the students.
Analysis of Student Reading Interests During Learning from Home in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Setiyoningsih Titi , Emeraldien Fikry Zahria , Arwansyah Yanuar Bagas
Published: June 2022

Learning activities from home impacts changing students' lifestyles, especially reading activities. This study aimed to describe and explain reading interest among undergraduate students of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program (S-1 PBSI) of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) while learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was qualitative research with a descriptive survey method. The sampling technique was designed for S-1 PBSI UNS who are still active in the Academic Year 2021/2022. The data collection technique in this study employed a questionnaire consisting of five categories:1) attitudes toward reading, 2) reading preferences, 3) reading frequency, 4) reading sources, and 5) types of reading materials during learning from home. The following conclusions are reached as the research results and discussion. First, students still had an enthusiastic attitude towards reading activities while learning from home and reading anything, including books or academic material. Second, students preferred to read online with the fiction reading type in the form of novels rather than literary texts. Third, students' reading frequencies during learning from home were 30 minutes to 1 hour for 3–6 days a week. Students could read for more than one hour for fun, but only 30 minutes to 1 hour to read academic texts. Additionally, they could read 4–6 books in one semester. Fourth, students received online learning resources, mostly websites, and offline learning sources, primarily textbooks. Smartphones were the most commonly used reading media. Fifth, the majority types of student reading were novels.