bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
USE OF PRINCIPLES OF NEURO-LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING FOR EDUCATIONAL MANAGERS TRAINING
Authors: Zhylenko N.
Published: February 2021

The article outlines the role of social management in the life of society at the present stage, which is determined by the social nature of labor. It has been noted that the driving force of control is the intellect, emotions, feelings and will of man - the manager, the head. It has been shown that the key to successful management in the system of social relations is the understanding and consideration of opportunities of the human factor. It has been found determinants that will help make the management process the best. The role and place of the head in the implementation of management functions in the sphere of higher education is considered. The place of business relations in the use of the human factor in the interests of the organization has been determined. The possibilities of approaches used in neuro-linguistic programming for the formation of programmatic learning outcomes in the preparation of managers for the higher education sector have been revealed. The logic of the iimplementing the principles of neuro-linguistic programming in the organization of educational process at the stage of mastering future managers of the educational sphere by the contents of the specialization block "Administration by the institution of higher education" specialty 073 "Management" has been shown. According to the results of student assessment of the results of studying courses and comparing them with their own expectations from their contents, they note that understanding the principles of NLP helped them find a constructive approach, improved the level of reflection in solving professional problems and problem situations.
On models for estimating the post-radiation defect state of the -phase
Authors:   M.N. Miheev Institute of Metal Physics, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bobrovskii V. I.
Published: February 2021

Processes that take place in the precipitates of -phase under irradiation with fast neutrons are topical and draw attention when one searches for ways of improving radiation resistance of structural reactor steels. A special feature of these processes is that the formation of vacancies and interstices proceeds at the background of a disordering of the initial crystal lattice, which mani-fests itself in the formation of antisite defects. X-ray and neutron diffraction techniques are efficient tools of studying changes that occur in the post-radiation structural state of such systems. However, interpretation of the experimental results calls for more complicated models for the description of structural effects exerted by accumulation of radiation defects in the material than those developed before for elementary metals. Several models are proposed in this paper.
The analysis of clinical and functional status of patients wich acute coronary syndrome after percutaneous coronari interventions at the stationary of rehabilitation
Authors: Smirnova I. N. , Antipova I. I. , Titskaya E. V. , Zaitsev A. A. , Barabash L. V. , Tonkoshkurovа A. V. , Zaripova T. N. , Korshunov D. V.
Published: February 2021

Background. Assessment of the compensatory capabilities of the body of patients after cardiac surgery at the stationary stage of rehabilitation is of significant scientific and practical interest from the point of view of individualization of rehabilitation therapy for such patients.
Aim. The analysis of clinical and functional status of patients with acute coronary syndrome after percutaneous coronary interventions at the stationary stage of rehabilitation was carried out.
Methods. The algorithm for a comprehensive assessment of health status included general clinical research methods, clinical and somatotypic status; assessment of the degree of stress of adaptive compensatory-adaptive reactions, the state of immunity and physical performance; biochemical research methods in blood serum; six-minute walk test; psychological research methods.
Results. There are revealed signs of violations on the part of carbohydrate, lipid metabolism, antioxidant protection, increase of immune system reactivity, reduction of reserve capabilities of non-specific protective mechanisms, reduction of parameters of full-fledged socio-psychological functioning, which should be taken into account in the preparation of individual rehabilitation programs.
Conclusion. The revealed relationship between integral leukocyte indices and a number of clinical and functional indicators allows us to recommend their use for analyzing the state of adaptive processes in the body and assessing the rehabilitation potential in patients with acute coronary syndrome after cardiac surgery.
Pathogenetic background to the use of fractional microablative co2 laser as a method of restorative treatment in patients after surgical correction of rectocel (literature review)
Authors: Zhumanova Ekaterina N.
Published: February 2021

The literature review presents the data of clinical and experimental research of Russian and foreign scientists of recent decades on the use of fractional microablative CO2 laser in clinical medicine and the rationale for its use as a method of rehabilitation treatment in patients after surgical correction of rectocele.
A systematic approach as a methodological basis for the knowledge of the reception of law
Authors: Aznagulova Guzel M. , Mustafin Ilmir R.
Published: February 2021

The study analyzed the principles of interaction between the national legal system such as the reception of law. The reception of law, being a cultural phenomenon of social progress, occurs in a specific social environment backed up by the growing political, economic, social, and legal integration. It serves as a significant factor of mutual enrichment with universal human values. The process is governed by certain methodological prerequisites, such as principles validated by the objective evolution of nature and society.
The research is based on the systemic approach to legal phenomena and the dialectical method, which calls for their study in being, functioning, and development. The meaning and significance of the widely used categories of the legal discourse of social phenomena, such as methodology, interaction, and movement, have been analyzed. Among the variety of movement interpretations, the most fruitful one in the legal science is the extended interpretation by Hegel and its identification with sublation in the dialectical method, emphasizing the unity of movement and legal matter. Such understanding of movement necessitates permanent improvement of the legal system and search for conditions and ways of its stable functioning in the existing external environment.
The author notes the possible applications of natural sciences principles, such as Le Chateliers principle and Prigogines principle of minimum entropy production, reflecting the facts of stability and directionality of the establishment of a new stability in the reviewed system and other open system interactions.
A set of methodological principles of interaction between national legal systems have been formulated based on the systemic approach and the natural sciences achievements that allow to understand the stability factors of a legal system and the internal reaction of a legal system and its external environment during the reception of law.
Соrruрtiоn-rеlаtеd crimеs аs а fоrm оf cоuntеrасtiоn tо crimе invеstigаtiоn
Authors: Kustov Anatoly M. , Verenich Igor V.
Published: February 2021

This study соnsidеrs thе fоrmаtiоn оf соrruрtiоn-rеlаtеd сrimеs аs а fоrm оf соuntеrасtiоn tо сrimе invеstigаtiоn, fеаturеs оf its рrеtriаl invеstigаtiоn, and thе fоrmаtiоn оf сеrtаin thеоrеtiсаl рrоvisiоns оf thе fоrеnsiс dосtrinе аbоut оvеrсоming thе соuntеrасtiоn tо сrimе invеstigаtiоns.
La conservación preventiva de los bienes culturales
Authors: Mandrioli Paolo
Published: February 2021

La finalidad de la investigación aplicada a la conservación de los bienes culturales es valorar los riesgos de alteración de los materiales de interés históricoartístico y arqueológico, provocados por organismos transportados a través del aire. Según el tipo de manufacturados y de las condiciones microclimáticas y de contaminación de los ambientes donde se conservan, las esporas y numerosos microorganismos aerotransportados pueden desarrollarse sobre diversas matrices y constituir un elemento de degradación. La valoración cualitativa y cuantitativa del bioaerosol, llevada a cabo mediante campañas de análisis específicos y teniendo en cuenta las características de los materiales y del ambiente, contribuyen a definir la situación de riesgo real de las obras de arte y proporcionan indicadores indispensables para realizar las oportunas intervenciones-
Determination of the presence of metabolic syndrome in patients of erectile dysfunction and assess correlation of its components with erectile dysfunction in a tertiary care hospital in central India
Authors: Sharma Vivek , Tripathi Vishwadeepak , Shukla Pushpendra K. , Tripathi Sunil K.
Published: February 2021

Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common medical condition that affects approximately 100 million men worldwide and is currently recognized as a major public health problem. Metabolic syndrome (Met S) is a complex entity consisting of multiple interrelated factors including insulin resistance, central adiposity, dyslipidaemia, endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerotic disease, low-grade inflammation, and in males, low testosterone levels. we aimed to investigate the relationship between metabolic syndrome and ED presence and severity.Methods: Patient who came to urology OPD with c/o of ED and were evaluated for it with physical examination, questionnaire, investigations>after confirmation of ED were evaluated for presence of metabolic syndrome and its individual componentsResults: Out of these 202 patients, 98 patients were found to have metabolic syndrome. The mean age of participating patients in this study was 47.2±5.6 years. Metabolic syndrome was diagnosed in 98 (34.78%) of 202 patients. Statistically significant association was found between ED and metabolic syndrome, waist circumference and fasting blood glucose (p<0.001 with each parameter). We also found a significant correlation between hypertension and ED but no significant correlation with triglyceride levels or HDL levels.Conclusions: ED is strongly associated with metabolic syndrome and the efforts for treatment of erectile dysfunction must be made in the context of metabolic syndrome and its constituents with a low threshold to diagnose the cardiovascular disease.
Analysis on the Relationship between Accounting and Economic Benefits under the New Normal
Authors: Zhao Jialin , Zhang Hong , Li Qiong
Published: February 2021

The new normal economy is the transformation of economic paradigm, economic development mode and economic growth mode. Exploring the relationship between accounting and economic efficiency under the background of the new normal promotes the improvement of the core competitiveness of enterprises, the improvement of core competitiveness of national economy, and the promotion of healthy and sustainable development. The article first briefly introduces the relationship between accounting and economic benefits under the new normal. Since the relationship between the two describes the interaction between accounting and economic benefits, we hope these views can effectively promote the healthy development of social economics.
What Do the Two Global Crises Tell us: History as a Mirror
Authors: Ling Banghao
Published: February 2021

History typically does repeat with similar processes. Routes to both The Great Depression in 1929 and the Subprime Crisis (the Great Recession) in 2007 are similar: central banks implemented lax monetary policy and governments adopt populist policies to expand credit, economic growth drives public and private debt to increase sharply and asset illiquidity is caused due to the financial system's borrowing short-term funding to lend long-term loans for high profits. The key factors involved in both crises will be analysed from the following dimensions prior to the two crises: interest rates, credit booms, leverage and liquidity in the banking system. Human nature is one main reason to explain these crises. The primary cause of this phenomenon is that animal spirits such as confidence cannot be entirely eliminated, with significant subsequent effects upon the economy.
Research on Standardization Strategy of Economic Management Mode of Modern Enterprises
Authors: Lin Ying , Wei Chenqi , Liu Xinyu , Cao Yang , Min Xiaowen
Published: February 2021

In the process of enterprise development, the application of economic management activities will directly affect the development level of enterprises, so it is necessary to increase the standardization of its management mode. Especially under the background of fierce market competition, it is necessary to continuously strengthen the advantages and characteristics of enterprises in the economic management mode so as to better cope with various economic challenges. This paper discusses the importance of enterprise economic management innovation. This paper analyzes the problems existing in the current economic management mode, and puts forward relevant standardization strategies, hoping to effectively improve the economic management level of modern enterprises, make their various economic management activities more standardized and scientific, and truly play an important role in the development of market economy.
Survey fatigue and the tragedy of the commons: Are we undermining our evaluation practice?
Authors: Field Adrian
Published: February 2021

The arrival of low-cost online and automated survey technologies has substantially increased the possibilities for gathering data on people’s views and experiences. In the face of COVID-19, this has enabled continued outreach to people at a time when face-to-face surveys are often impossible. Yet the enhanced opportunity for gathering data also brings with it the danger of its over-use, and with it, the onset of survey fatigue. In this piece, I discuss the challenges of survey fatigue, and I ask if we are treating people’s patience and trust in research processes as a limitless resource, when in fact goodwill has its limits. Parallels are drawn between survey fatigue and the concept of the “tragedy of the commons”, in which systems of exploitation ultimately undermine their own viability. Finally, I explore possible responses, and our obligations to exercise our evaluative practice with due care for research participants, and the sustainability of our profession.
Formation of communicative universal educational actions in the study of speech
Authors: Narushevich Andrey G. , Anokhina Viktoria S.
Published: February 2021

The formation of the communicative competence of students involves the ability to create written texts of certain styles and genres. The communicative orientation of the Russian language course in a modern school should contribute to the resolution of a long-standing linguodidactic contradiction: the study of the language system as an abstract, clearly structured set of isolated linguistic units and at the same time the development of students’ speech, the formation of communicative competence that allows using the acquired knowledge in the communication process. Speech learning can be built on the study of various communication strategies and tactics. In the process of working on creating a text, a communication strategy is a generalized plan of actions typical of constructing a text of a certain type. Communicative tactics – specific methods of unfolding thought – can be different and are determined both by the specifics of the task and by the speech skills of the writer. Using the text-description as an example, the article discusses various communicative tactics: enumeration of the most important features of the object; description based on one of the most striking features that determine other qualities; the gradual approach of the subject, the discovery of new features as one gets closer to the subject; the use of the effect of disappointed expectations (first impression, and then its destruction), etc. The study, description of these strategies and tactics, and most importantly, their use in the practice of teaching the Russian language will contribute to the speech development of students.
Linguocultural Analysis of Politicians’ Speeches Based on Speeches in German
Authors: Radischeva Viktoria O.
Published: February 2021

Political discourse forms the attitude of people towards values, ideals and norms. Three important political features were analyzed. German political speeches update modern concepts of German linguoculture: responsibility, order, solidness, discipline, security. The study of texts of political speeches gives an idea of the linguocultural situation. The value of order lies in reliability, security, predictability of the future, and clear rules. Safety is defined as a sense of security, a lack of internal confusion, an idea of what needs to be done. The basis in the German sphere of concepts is the careful preparation for any activity, the elaboration and thought-out of all its details, the recording and detail of information, the systematicity and sequence of actions, the quality of the product of the activity. Lexical and grammatical features of political speeches are considered, which are used to effectively influence the interviewer and audience: use of modal schemes, passive voice, complement clause, «we»/«ours» pronouns. The main themes of political speech are economic growth, the need to unite to fight for a great future, the prevention of wars, peacekeeping.
«Children» Ergonyms of Rostov-on-Don: Nomination Strategies
Authors: Shi Guangchao
Published: February 2021

The nomination of objects of various functional profiles is an active process of a person’s linguistic activity, the intensity of which increases in conditions of tough economic competition, since the name of the object is an important factor in promoting the market. The names of business associations of people, commercial enterprises, cultural objects, sports establishments, catering and service establishments are used by onomastics specialists as ergonyms. Considering «children» ergonyms, we, following M.E. Ruth, find the implementation of three types of strategy for the nomination of objects – objectified, subjectified and neutralization strategies, which in different ways determine the behavior of the subject of the nomination in relation to the properties of the object. In accordance with the indicated strategies, nominative units of three types are conditionally allocated: a) units of objective nomination; b) units of subjective nomination; c) units of a neutral nomination, as well as units that occupy a borderline position in a variety of objective (in relation to the subject to the nomination object) names. In units of the first type, the subject of the nomination seeks to identify as objectively the identifying feature of the object as possible and uses the minimum set of traditional linguistic models of nomination. The type of names of neutral (according to the “object-subject” ratio) character is widely represented. The greatest linguistic interest is aroused by the type of onyms in which the strategy of subjectivization is implemented, represented in the framework of «children» ergonymy in three varieties according to the role of the subject of the nomination.
Paralinguistic Tools in an Electronic Literary Text: Types, Structure, Semantic and Pragmatic Characteristics
Authors: Kuchina Svetlana A.
Published: February 2021

The rapidly growing trend of information visualization in the modern communication space determines the relevance of this research, which is based on the analysis of the electronic literary text non-verbal components and their visual and graphic design. The purpose of the article is to identify the main methods of verbal components of graphic selection in electronic literary texts and their functional analysis. The material is represented by electronic literary texts based on Adobe Flash and HTML. The main methods of the research are general scientific methods such as monitoring and description in conjunction with the method of comparative linguistic analysis. The types of graphic highlighting that are traditionally used in written/printed text are also reflected in electronic literary texts. They include: 1. Graphic text segmentation; 2. Kerning (increasing the interval between letters); 3. Line spacing; 4. Font variation (changes in font type and color); 5. Capitalization (using uppercase letters instead of lowercase); 6. Italics, underscores, optional quotation marks (and various combinations of these techniques); 7. Inclusion of other sign systems elements (Latin/ Cyrillic/ Runic letters, numbers, encoding elements and etc.). As a result, the author concludes that techniques for verbal components graphic selection in electronic literary texts have several areas of functional load. Paragraph-based tools intensify the implementation of emotional and symbolic functions associated with the impact on the emotional background of the electronic literary text perception and the expression of its concepts.
The Continuity of Fuzzy Metric Spaces
Authors: Rasheed Mohammed S.
Published: February 2021

In the present paper, the definitions of a fuzzy continuous function and uniformly fuzzy continuous  are introduced. we prove that a function  from a fuzzy metric space ( ) into a fuzzy metric space ( )  is fuzzy continuous if and only if for every fuzzy open subset  of ,   is fuzzy open in . Also the composition function of two uniformly fuzzy continuous functions is proved to be a uniformly fuzzy continuous function.
Effect of Different Minority Carrier Lifetime of Multicrystalline Wafer on Solar Cell Performance
Authors: Yi Xiaolan
Published: February 2021

In thisarticle, a study of the effect of different minority carrier lifetime (τ) of wafers on solar cell performance in a conventional industrial production line has been carried out. The results clearly showed that the ultimate efficiency of the solar cells made by wafers of 1μs <τ<1.2μs and 1.2μs <τ<1.5μs is much higher than that of solar cells made by wafers of τ<1μs. The gap of both is about 0.38%–0.53%. Differently, there is no significant difference between wafers of 1μs<τ<1.2μs and 1.2μs <τ<1.5μs. The results obtained are useful when the solar cell companies establish original wafers test standard in industry.
A Review of Intrusion Detection Technology Based on Deep Rein-forcement Learning
Authors: Yu Juquan , Zhou Rui , Wang Ziming , Wang Zixing
Published: February 2021

With the rapid development of modern science and technology, all kinds of network attacks are updated constantly. Therefore, the traditional network security defense mechanism needs to be further improved. Through extensive investigation, this paper presents the latest work of network intrusion detection technology based on deep learning. Firstly, this paper introduces the related concepts of network intrusion detection technology. On this basis, we further evaluate the performance of three common deep learning models in intrusion detection, and conclude that DBN algorithm has some strong advantages. Afterwards, it also puts forward several improvement strategies of intrusion detection models.
Saliency Contour Extraction Based on Multi-level Feature Channel Optimization Coding
Authors: Fang Linling , Fan Yingle
Published: February 2021

A biomimetic vision computing model based on multi-level feature channel optimization coding is proposed and applied to image contour detection, combining the end-to-end detection method of full convolutional neural network and the traditional contour detection method based on biological vision mechanism. Considering the effectiveness of the Gabor filter in perceiving the scale and direction of the image target, the Gabor filter is introduced to simulate the multi-level feature response on the visual path. The optimal scale and direction of the Gabor filter are obtained based on the similarity index, and they are used as the frequency separation parameter of the NSCT transform. The contour sub-image obtained by the NSCT transform is combined with the original image for feature enhancement and fusion to realize the primary contour response. The low-dimensional and low-redundancy primary contour response is used as the input sample of the network model to relieve network pressure and reduce computational complexity. A fully improved convolutional neural network model is constructed for multi-scale training, through feature encoder to feature decoder, to achieve end-to-end pixel prediction, and obtain a complete and continuous detection image of the subject contour. Using the BSDS500 atlas as the experimental sample, the average accuracy index is 0.85, which runs on the device CPU at a detection rate of 20+ FPS to achieve a good balance between training efficiency and detection effect.
Shortcomings in the Work of Food Safety Management Teams in My Country and Optimization Strategies
Authors: Huang Yong , Liu Qingqing
Published: February 2021

Relevant surveys show that in recent years, with the improvement and optimization of the level of economic development, the public’s attention to catering has been increasing, which has effectively promoted the development and implementation of food safety management in my country. In this process, a large number of researchers have conducted in-depth analysis and exploration of related work based on the current development of my country’s food safety management team, aiming to further improve and optimize the comprehensive level of food safety management in order to work for my country’s food safety. The improvement of overall quality provides a new impetus. Based on a large amount of data, this paper analyzes and discusses the shortcomings of my country’s food safety management at this stage. At the same time, the researchers put forward corresponding optimization strategies based on their own work experience, aiming to further realize the comprehensive quality of the food safety management team. The improvement and optimization of food safety in China will then provide impetus for the development of my country’s food safety work.
The Influence of Spatial Distribution of Transport Infrastructure on Transport Equity in China
Authors: Hu Yuxin
Published: February 2021

Urban transport infrastructure plays a key role and creates the basic condition in the development of the urban space. Meanwhile, urban gathering and diffusion bring the different urban spatial structure directly can change the spatial distribution of infrastructure. The influence of transport equity made by spatial distribution of urban transport infrastructure has obvious stages. At every stage, transport equity and spatial distribution of transport infrastructure mutually influence and interact. The intensity of the influence of transport equity by spatial distribution of transport infrastructure is not always the same, but sees a different situation with the simultaneous development of evolution stages.
Characterization of smallholder farmers and agricultural credit institutions in Rwanda
Authors:   University of Rwanda, P.O. Box4285, Kigali, Rwanda, Taremwa Nathan K , Macharia I ,   Kenyatta  University,  P.O.  Box 43844-00100, Nairobi,Kenya, Bett E ,   Kenyatta  University,  P.O.  Box 43844-00100, Nairobi,Kenya
Published: February 2021

The significance of access to agricultural credit in perpetuating agricultural productivity is unquestionable, because it is a means to achieving optimal productivity. The minimization of any barriers to agricultural credit access should,thus,be a global priority. One of the most significant and current barriers to agricultural credit access is information asymmetry which results into mutual distrust between lending institutions and borrowers in this case the smallholder farmers. To address information asymmetry, both the lending institutions and borrowers need to have definitive descriptive information about either party. Without the profiling of institutions and potential borrowers, an information gap persists, thereby increasing mutual distrust. This study addresses that gap, in the context of Rwanda by characterizing smallholder farmers and agricultural credit institutions. Across-sectional survey design was used in this study with smallholder farmers and staff in agricultural credit institutions in the Eastern, Western, and Central provinces of Rwanda as the units of analysis. A multistage sampling procedure was used,with stratified sampling of administrative levels spanning from province(stage 1) to districts (stage 2) and sectors(stage 3),followed by a simple random sampling of cells per sector, and the convenience sample of households. Staff in the financial institutions were purposively sampled. The data collected was analyzed using principal component analysis and cluster analysis with the K-means statistic(SPSS version 25). The largest cluster of smallholder farmers has the following characteristics: household size of1to 5 people, farmers with education, owning arable land not exceeding a hectare, with more than five years of farming experience,earning from other off-farm activities, with no dependents under five years of age, and renting less than an acre of land. As for agricultural credit institutions, the largest cluster has following compositions:have mechanisms or measures established for managing loan defaults with the majority using refinancing, rescheduling, and collateral release, with variable loan payback options, and provide targeted agricultural credit to farmers such as agricultural input premium.The research findings are particularly pertinent for maize-and rice-growing farmers,and how to reduce the information gap and the implications of broadening access to credit to smallholder farmers were discussed. This study emphasizes the need for characterization for both parties to be better informed about the characteristics and dynamics of each other, all in a bid to lessen asymmetric information and thus improve access to credit.
K-means cluster analysis of the West African species of cereals based on nutritional value composition
Authors:   University of the Free State, South Africa, Atsa’am Donald Douglas , Oyelere Solomon ,   Lulea University of Technology, Sweden, Balogun Oluwafemi Samson ,   University of Eastern Finland, Finland, Wario Ruth ,   University of the Free State, South Africa, Blamah NV ,   University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
Published: February 2021

The K-means algorithm was deployed to extract clusters within the prevalent cereal foods in West Africa. The West Africa Food Composition Table (WAFCT) presents all the 76 food sources in the cereals class as a single group without considering the similarity or dissimilarity in nutritional values. Using K-means clustering, the Euclidean distance between nutritional values of all cereal food items were measured to generate six sub-groups based on similarity. A one-way analysis to validate the results of the extracted clusters was carried out using the mean square values. For every nutrient, the “within groups” and “between groups” values of the mean squares were examined. This was done to ascertain how similar or dissimilar data points in the same or different clusters were to each other. It was discovered that the P values for all “between groups” and “within groups” mean squares for every nutrient was P < 0.01. Additionally, it was observed that in all cases, the mean square values of the “within groups” were significantly lower than those of the “between groups”. These outcomes are indications that clustering was properly done such that the variability in nutrient values for all food sources within the same clusters was significantly low,while those in different clusters were significantly high. Thus, the ultimate objective of clustering,which is to maximize intra-cluster similarity and minimize inter-cluster similarity was effectively achieved. Cluster analysis in this study showed that all food items within a particular cluster are similar to each other and dissimilar to food items in a different cluster.These findings are valuable in dietaries, food labeling, raw materials selection, public health nutrition, and food science research,when answering questions on the choice of alternative food items. Where original choices are not available or unaffordable, the clusters can be explored to select other similar options within the same cluster as the original choice.
Saudi community care awareness food facts, nutrients, immune system and Covid-19 prevention in Taif City among different age categories
Authors:   Taif University, Al-huwayah, Taif, 888, Saudi Arabia, Sami Rokayya , Alshehry G ,   Taif University, Al-huwayah, Taif, 888, Saudi Arabia, Elgarni E ,   Taif University, Al-huwayah, Taif, 888, Saudi Arabia, Helal M ,   Taif University, Al-huwayah, Taif, 888, Saudi Arabia
Published: February 2021

In December 2019, a new coronavirus was discovered in China, sparking a serious pandemic of human acute respiratory syndrome which spread worldwide at a fast rate. Public health knowledge and awareness is required on food facts, nutrients and immune system for coronavirus prevention.The study designed to investigate COVID-19 impact on dietary intake, knowledge, habits, activities and lifestyle among the people in Taif City. Data collection was conducted from the 4thto the 29thof June 2020. A total of 312 respondents, aged from ≤ 12 to ≥ 65 years were involved in the survey.About81%of the respondents were with high education level (bachelor's degree or higher). Results show that the most frequent diseases in descending order of magnitude were obesity, dental problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, low immunity and colon problems. Data collected showed an increase in food intake frequency during the epidemic except for (4.44, 41.82,12.86, and 30.51 %), like fish, bread, pasta and fast food,respectively. Two hundred and eight (208)of the respondents preferred to use olive oil in their diet due to its several benefits. The majority of the respondents preferred star anise (124) followed by sagebrush (44) as herbal drinks in descending order, respectively. During the COVID-19 pandemic,the study population reported to eat more herbs such as garlic (169), ginger (152) and curcuma (103)to enhance the immune system. Multivitamin (66) and vitamin D intake were reported as the highest, while vitamin B Group and ascorbic acid recorded similar intakes values. Mineral supplement intake in descending order were reported as calcium (57), iron (37) zinc (29) and selenium (5). Around 119 of the respondents had no knowledge on the exact source of COVID-19, while 113 reported as an infection from a bat to humans. The respondents recognized the symptoms as fever (270) and shortness of breath (249). Observing social distance and hand washing were chosen by most respondents (301) as a way of preventing the infection. Two cases of smokers quit the smoking habit; a minor increase rate of training activity was reported; almost all of the respondents embraced the consumption of functional foods, oils, herbs, roots, colored fruits and vegetables and special supplements during COVID-19. Knowledge oncovid-19 had significant positive impact on the respondents’ healthy eating habits, physical exercise, water intake and reduced smoking. Findings recommended intensifying efforts in sensitizing the public to a better understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the immune system.
Honouring Our Grandmothers: Towards a Curriculum of Rahma
Authors: Saleh Muna
Published: February 2021

An autobiographical narrative inquiry exploring possibilities of co-composing curriculum alongside children, youth, families, colleagues, and community members that honours different ways of knowing and being in ways that honours (the poetry of) our grandmothers.
Back To Punjab
Authors: Singh Amrit "Noyz"
Published: February 2021

Background of a song entitled "Back To Punjab" showing  connections between the verses that play out like conversations between long-lost relatives writing letters to each other from across the oceans. The verse discusses how the place where one should feel the most free – in their own home – can become a cage. Despite everything this individual encounters, he still closes his verse with a positive outlook. He holds on to hope that things will get better for his home and his people. Links to the verse and song are included.
New Moon
Authors: Lewis Emma
Published: February 2021

Photograph by Emma Lewis of the New Moon at Frenchman's Cove in Portland.
‘Someone’s Knocking at the Door’
Authors: Feng Xiaohong
Published: February 2021

This article explores Canada’s hidden forms of discrimination and racism and suggests ways of building bridges for the successful integration of immigrant parents and their children. By highlighting some key lived experiences of a small sample of Chinese immigrants, the article identifies dilemmas encountered when forming and developing friendships with non-immigrants. By sharing parents’ and their children’s perspectives and suggestions, this article takes positive steps towards promoting intercultural communications, understanding, and respect in Canada for people labelled as ‘the others’.
Kurt Nahar: Artist Statement and Artwork
Authors: Nahar Kurt
Published: February 2021

Artwork with accompanying Artist Statement  describing a work that is reflective of the roles of positive leadership in the arts by visual artist, Kurt Nahar. The work is titled "It is what it is" (2019) and is a watercolor and collage on paper.
Dialogic Tropes:
Authors: McQuitty Jane , Huynh Kim
Published: February 2021

Calgary-based installation artist and printmaker Kim Huynh’s projects are profoundly aware of materiality and ways in which it can encourage us to jump out of the ruts and customary ways of categorizing and thinking in late Capitalism. The media that Kim Huynh adopts can range from the extraordinary to the banal, from a vast string of pearls to orange peels. This short interview with Kim Huynh investigates matters that are material and conceptual, incorporated into two projects referencing social injustice and embodied female experiences.
Simultaneous Analysis of Ammonium and Nitrate Ions Levels with Potentiometric Multi-commutation Flow System Method
Authors: Hikmah Fajrin Nurul , Mulyono Tri , Zulfikar Zulfikar
Published: February 2021

This study aims to develop a multi-commutation flow system method for simultaneous determination of ammonium ion and nitrate ion using two detectors, namely ammonium ion selective electrode and nitrate ion selective electrode. The multi-commutation flow system method uses two three way selenoide valves to adjust the sample flow and ISA solution. The selenoid valve alternately flows the sample and ISA solution to the ion selective electrode. Flow control by three way selenoid valves is controlled by LabView which is programmed in the computer. The computer is connected with Arduino and a relay that functions as an on-off switch on the three way valve selenoid. This method is then applied to measure the levels of ammonium ions and nitrate ions in well water samples. The performance of the multi-commutation flow system determined includes linearity, limit detection, sensitivity, repeatability, and recovery test. Ammonium analysis results show good performance with several criteria. Ammonium linearity value is 0,9991, ammonium detection limit value is 2,23 × 10-5 M, sensitivity of ion selective electrode ammonium is 45,39 mV per decade, the repeability value is less than 2% and the recovery percentage of ammonium is 115%. While the results of the nitrate analysis showed a linearity value of 0,9937, a nitrate detection limit value of 1,31 × 10-5 M, sensitivity of the ion selective electrode nitrate of -110,58 mV per decade, a repeatability value of less than 2% and a recovery percentage of 87% nitrate. Keywords: Flow Analysis, multi-commutation, ammonium, nitrat, simultaneous.
Resiliencia e inteligencia emocional en pacientes diagnosticados con trastorno por consumo de sustancias.
Authors: Neyra-Elguera Rosario Andre , Cano-Dávila Michelle , Taype-Huarca Luis Alberto
Published: February 2021

El consumo de sustancias psicoactivas se ha relacionado con diversos factores de riesgo y protección en la búsqueda de optimizar la adherencia al tratamiento y prevenir recaídas. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre resiliencia e inteligencia emocional en pacientes diagnosticados con trastorno por consumo de sustancias. Material y Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, no experimental, correlacional y transversal. La muestra fue de 43 pacientes, 13 mujeres (30%) y 30 varones (70%), entre 15 y 53 años. Se utilizó la Escala de Resiliencia de Wagnild y Young (α 0,821), y el Inventario Emocional de BarOn ICE (α 0,833). Resultados: Las dimensiones de resiliencia (confianza en sí mismo y perseverancia) tienen influencia significativamente positiva en los factores de inteligencia emocional, i.e., intrapersonal y estado de ánimo general. Conclusiones: En personas con diagnóstico de adicción a sustancias, la capacidad de resiliencia se relaciona positivamente con su habilidad general para afrontar demandas y presiones.
Epilepsias mioclónicas progresivas
Authors: Vasquez-Baiocchi Marco A. J. , Burneo Jorge G.
Published: February 2021

Las epilepsias mioclónicas progresivas (EMP) son enfermedades neurodegenerativas infrecuentes, clínica y genéticamente heterogéneas, caracterizadas por presentar mioclonías de acción, crisis epilépticas y deterioro neurológico progresivo. Afectan principalmente a niños y adolescentes. Su cuadro clínico inicial dificulta un adecuado diagnóstico diferencial con otras enfermedades neurológicas genéticas más frecuentes como la epilepsia mioclónica juvenil. Se sabe que la mayoría de mutaciones genéticas que causan estas enfermedades reflejan una herencia autosómica recesiva, con variantes dominante o mitocondrial de excepcional frecuencia. El diagnóstico tiene lugar cuando se identifican las mutaciones en un paciente con un cuadro clínico característico (como es el caso de la enfermedad de Unverritch-Lundborg o la EMP del Mar del Norte). Por otro lado, en algunos casos son más útiles la anatomía patológica (para la enfermedad de cuerpos de Lafora o la epilepsia mioclónica con fibras rojas rasgadas) o exámenes auxiliares específicos (vgr., ácido siálico en orina para Sialidosis). Es importante hacer el diagnóstico específico ya que ello permite un tratamiento genético definido para algunas de estas enfermedades. El manejo de las crisis epilépticas incluye el uso de valproato como fármaco de primera línea, en tanto que otros como zonisamida y levetiracetam constituyen una segunda línea; sin embargo, la falta de respuesta al tratamiento médico antiepiléptico es relativamente común. El pronóstico puede variar entre una enfermedad y otra, pero, por lo general, suele ser desfavorable conduciendo a discapacidad severa o muerte temprana.
EDUCAÇÃO COM DITADOR EM VILHENA-RO: história e memórias na Escola Castelo Branco
Authors: Martins Allysson Viana , Silva Maria Victória Ferreira
Published: February 2021

As cidades conservam lógicas espaciais e temporais que refletem as suas marcas históricas e memoriais, na mesma medida em que ocultam outras. Este trabalho apresenta os resultados da pesquisa que investiga os resquícios da ditadura militar em Vilhena-RO a partir da cartografia da cidade, além das memórias dos funcionários e da história da Escola Castelo Branco. Aqui, conceitos em torno da história e da memória são associados à ditadura militar, à história de Vilhena e aos resquícios desse período na cidade através das entrevistas com os funcionários da escola. Percebe-se que 2/3 desses funcionários são contrários à mudança do nome da escola e mesmo os 5 educadores que não sabem nada sobre Castelo Branco preferem a não alteração da homenagem.
 
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: História; Memória; Ditadura Militar; Vilhena; Escola.
 
 
ABSTRACT
The cities conserve spatial and temporal logics that reflect their historicals and memorials marks, to the same extent that they hide others. This work presents the results of the research that investigates the remnants of the military dictatorship in Vilhena-RO from the cartography of the city, as well as the memories of the employees and the history of the Castelo Branco School. Here, concepts around history and memory are associated with the military dictatorship, the history of Vilhena and the remnants of that period in the city through interviews with school employees. It is noticed that 2/3 of these employees are against the change of the name of the school and even the 5 educators who do not know anything about Castelo Branco prefer not to change the homage.
 
KEYWORDS: History; Memory; Military dictatorship; Vilhena; School.
 
 
RESUMEN
Las ciudades conservan lógicas espaciales y temporales que reflejan sus marcas históricas y de memoria, en la misma medida en que ocultan otras. Este trabajo presenta los resultados de la investigación sobre los restos de la dictadura militar en Vilhena-RO a partir de la cartografía de la ciudad, además de las memorias de los funcionarios y de la historia de la Escuela Castelo Branco. Aquí, conceptos en torno a la historia y la memoria se asocian a la dictadura militar, a la historia de Vilhena ya los restos de ese período en la ciudad a través de las entrevistas con los funcionarios de la escuela. Se percibe que 2/3 de esos funcionarios son contrarios al cambio del nombre de la escuela, incluso los 5 educadores que no saben nada sobre Castelo Branco y prefieren la no alteración del homenaje.
 
PALABRAS CLAVE: Historia; Memoria; Dictadura militar; Vilhena; Escuela.
Effect of the scientific and educational space transformation on the system of interacting research libraries in the region
Authors: Podkorytova N. I. , Lakizo I. G. , Artemyeva E. B.
Published: February 2021

Novosibirsk Region plays the leading role in the structure of the scientific-educational complex of the Siberian Federal District. There are higher educational institutions, hat provide professional training, re-training and advanced training of specialists, as well as scientific-research institutions of the Novosibirsk scientific center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian academy of sciences and institutions of other departments. The scientific and educational space of the region is in constant dynamics. The article objective is to characterize factors effecting the scientific and educational complex development in the region including scientific libraries as a part of its structure, and determine the trends of their further development. The dialectic approach, permitting to view library-information and educational spheres of the large scientific library activity in their unity and inter-conditionality, is the common methodological basis for the research undertaken. The authors identify features of the modern scientific and educational space in Novosibirsk region, its characteristics effect on scientific libraries development, and a number of trends of changing research and student contingents affecting the library and information services of these reading cohorts based on the analysis results of statistical data of regional and federal significance and publications. The integration process of leading universities and research institutions in the region contributes to the development of corporate relations of libraries with different statuses to converge the information support of industrial and disciplinary discourse in the educational and research environment. The authors highlight some trends that promote the changing role of libraries in the scientific and educational space: the mediation function priority between the ever-expanding information space and the society needs, deepening the differentiation of library technologies depending on the status and objectives of scientific libraries; they suggest measures to strengthen regional interlibrary cooperation.