bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Role of Nutritional Status on SARS-CoV-2 IgG Levels After COVID-19 Vaccination in Palembang
Authors: Anggraini Ditta Puspa , Eddy Mart Salim  , Nur Riviati  , Erial Bahar  , Syamsu Indra  , Nova Kurniati  , Ahmad Rasyid  , Yuniza
Published: June 2022

Background: The elderly and geriatric population is the population most at risk for complications of COVID-19. Preliminary data show that individuals aged >59 years are estimated to experience five times more severe COVID-19 symptom onset than those aged 30 to 59 years. Nutritional status is believed to play a role in the body's ability to produce antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination.

Methods: A cross-sectional analytic observational study to determine the role of nutritional status on levels of IgG SARS-CoV-2 after COVID-19 Vaccination in Palembang. IgG levels were assessed by the ECLIA method. Data analysis was carried out univariate and bivariate.

Results: The mean quantitative IgG of SARS-CoV-2 in underweight nutritional status was higher with a value of 5757.42±2594.08 U/mL and with the lowest mean quantitative IgG SARS-CoV-2 in overweight nutritional status with a value of 2998.13±4386.95 U/mL.

Conclusion: Nutritional status did not play a role in SARS-CoV-2 IgG levels after the COVID-19 vaccination in Palembang.
Emplacement of Carbonatite and Associate Rocks of Siriwasan Carbonatite Complex, Gujarat: Evident by Field Relationship and Petrology
Authors: Patidar Rajnikant , Agrawal Vinod
Published: June 2022

The Siriwasan carbonatite complex is situated in the western part of Deccan Basalt Province and belongs to Chhota Udepur carbonatite-alkaline sub-province. The area consist a variety of rock types including sedimentary rocks of Bagh Group (sandstone, limestone and shale), Deccan basalts, carbonatized sandstone, pyroclastic rocks, carbonatite breccia, carbonatites (Alvikite and Sovite), tinguaite, trachyte and dolerite. The detailed field studies and petrography of the carbonatites and associated rocks of the area concluded that there should be at least two episodes of carbonatitic magmatism of different ages. The older episode was extrusive coupled with intrusive dykes and the later event was intrusive only. The tinguaite is older than Deccan basalts while the trachyte and dolerite are younger rock units.
Dynamics of Land-use/Land-cover and Land Surface Temperature over a period of time in a highly urbanized area using a geospatial approach
Authors: Acharya Omkar , Maitreya Dr. Bharat
Published: June 2022

The changes in land use/land cover can potentially impact the land surface temperature. The land-use features that are impenetrable can increase the Land Surface Temperature, while vegetation cover can decrease the Land Surface Temperature. In this study, we examined the Rajkot city in Saurashtra, Gujarat concerning changes in land use and temperature. Here, we used the imageries from Landsat for the years 2000, 2010, and 2020. We also analyzed the Land Surface Temperature to see how the changes in Land Use Land Cover influence the Land Surface Temperature of the city. We found that across three decades, the city's barren land and fallow land have been decreased and settlement, wetlands, vegetation cover, and industrial areas have been increased. Subsequently, the changes in Land Surface Temperature were noticed. The Land Surface Temperature decreased in the regions where barren land and fallow land are decreased while Land Surface Temperature increased in the areas where wetlands and vegetation cover increased. We conclude that the replacement of the barren and fallow land with human settlement and vegetation cover can decrease the Land Surface Temperature at the local scale.
Perspectives on Modern Synthetic Theory of Evolution
Authors: Singh B. N.
Published: June 2022

For the past more than a century, evolution has become a corner stone of biology. Different theories have been proposed to explain the mechanisms of evolution such as Lamarckism, Darwinism, germ plasm theory, isolation theory, mutation theory, modern synthetic theory and neutral theory. Among these theories, emphasis is mostly given on single factors. However, modern synthetic theory combines different factors into one theory, particularly natural selection and Mendelian genetics that is why the word synthetic theory is used. Presently, it is the most widely accepted theory to explain the mechanism of evolution although it owes more to Darwin than to any other evolutionary biologist and is essentially built around the concept of natural selection. However, it incorporates much that is post-Darwinian. This theory offers the most widely accepted explanation for the mechanism of evolution and is based on factors such as gene mutations, structural and numerical alterations in chromosomes, genetic recombination, natural selection, random genetic drift, migration, hybridization and reproductive isolation. Further, some recent work in the field of molecular biology have thrown light on the mechanisms of evolution. The new biology goes beyond the modern synthesis, it integrates together genomics, bioinformatics, evolutionary genetics and molecular biology to provide novel explanations, and in the light of these findings, the OMS should be modified or extended. Even there is a suggestion to propose a new theory of evolution as a coherent alternative to modern synthesis
Effect of Entamopathogenic fungus, Nomuraea rileyi on the Larval Protein Patterns and Proteases Activity of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner)
Authors: A.M. Momin , S.P Nalawade , R. S. Khandekar
Published: June 2022

The Helicoverpa armigera is one of the most serious polyphagus pest of many economically important crops. Nomuraea rileyi is an effective entomopathogenic fungus for the control of H. armigera has several advantages over other synthetic insecticide. N. rileyi LC50 concentration of 1.97×106 spores/ml was applied to the 4 th larval instar of H. armigera to investigate their impacts on the total protein and protease activity of body homogenate. Moreover, qualitative analysis of proteins in healthy developmental stages of H. armigera larvae and in N. rileyi treated larvae was detected using SDS-PAGE. The present investigation reported that there was difference in SDS-protein bands of control untreated and treated groups. The SDS-PAGE analysis of total body homogenate demonstrated that the few of proteins get under regulated upon treatment with N. rileyi. The quantitative analysis of total protein content and proteolytic activity was done. The H. armigera larvae upon treatment with N. rileyi produced significant decrease (p<0.05) in the total protein content of larval body while the proteases activity increased (p<0.05) significantly in N. rileyi treated larvae than the control larvae. The data of present findings help to understand a part how N. rileyi be effective in controlling H. armigera.
Soil metabolic profile as influenced by seasonal and topographical variations in tropical dry deciduous forest: A biolog based approach
Authors: Bhardwaj Yashpal , Kumar Dubey Suresh
Published: June 2022

The soil microbial communities and factors therein play important role in maintaining nutrient turnover in forest ecosystem. A biolog ecoplate based approach was applied to a dry deciduous tropical forest to investigate metabolic profile of soil microbial communities in relation to topography and seasonality. Significant (p < 0.05) effect of seasonality on metabolic profile was observed. The average well color development (AWCD), rate of change (r) and metabolic diversity indices (functional diversity indices) were recorded maximum in rainy season followed by winter and summer indicating maximum microbial activity in rainy season. Principal component analysis revealed seasonality to be the major determinant of soil metabolic profile, a key aspect of ecosystem functioning.
Difference Squeezing in Degenerate Three-Photon Absorption Six-Wave Interaction Process
Authors: Sahu Nitu , Choudhary Binod Kumar , Giri Dilip Kumar
Published: June 2022

: In this paper, difference squeezing in the degenerate three-photon absorption six-wave interaction process is examined. The difference squeezing in fields between the pump and Stokes modes can be converted to normal squeezing in the signal mode, and vice versa. It is demonstrated that in the pump mode, amplitude-cubed squeezing is directly turned into normal squeezing in the signal mode. The squeezing in the stimulated interaction, which reduces the depth of classicality of the field amplitude, is seen to be larger than the corresponding squeezing in the spontaneous interaction, despite having the same number of pump photons. Difference squeezing is observable only in certain domain values of pump photons. It is deduced that the multi-photon absorption nonlinear optical approach is the best way to generate optimal squeezed laser light in any optical system.
Us/Them and Self/Identity Binary Oppositions in the Context of Representation of Body Positive Ideas on Spanish-Language Instagram
Authors:   Siberian Federal University, Gornostaeva Yuliya A.
Published: June 2022

This article studies the means of representation of burning social issues on social media. It focuses on the means of actualizing the Us/Them and Self/identity binary oppositions in Spanish-language Instagram blogging of body positive activists, which are investigated using the discursive, lexico-semantic, and multimodal analyses. Social polarization, manifested in the division of society into supporters and opponents of this ideology, is achieved through the actualization of the Us/Them binary opposition and is enhanced by the verbalization of the Self/identity opposition, which, in turn, manifests itself in including the recipient in the group of Us based on the principle of identity (sameness) and in opposing the recipient to Them through the expression of the Self (individuality) of body positive persons. At the text level, these binary oppositions are represented by the following linguistic means: possessive pronouns, pronouns as direct and indirect objects, verb forms, negative names for Them, as well as vocabulary with the semes “exclude/discriminate” and “imposing an opinion”. In addition, non-verbal visual elements of a creolized polylingual textual post semantically related to the oppositions were identified; these elements reinforce the key strategy – polarization – verbalized through showing Them in a bad light and Us in a good light. Communicating body positive ideas, Spanish-language Instagram bloggers frequently use words describing the human body (somatic naming units) and the attitude of Us and Them to the body. Verbalization of corporeality and perception of the body is of fundamental
NATIONAL TV SERIES OF THE INDEPENDENCE PERIOD: RESEARCH, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Authors:   Researcher Institute of Art History of the Russian Academy of Sciences Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Akhmetjanova Mokhinur O.
Published: June 2022

This article examines the formation of national TV series of the independence period, their functional features, artistic imagery, research on the creation of TV series, problems and their solutions.
THE ROLE OF UNIQUE STRUCTURES ABROAD IN MODERN URBAN PLANNING
Authors:   Masterʼs student Tashkent Institute of Architecture and Construction Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Baymetova Zumradkhon B.
Published: June 2022

This article examines the formation of the direction of modernism in foreign urban planning, the influence of this style on European and Asian urban planning that originated in Western countries. Also in this article, the relevance and unique style of unique modernist buildings in our days will be considered.
ECO-TOURISM AS AN IMPORTANT AREA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A "GREEN" ECONOMY
Authors:   Masterʼs student University of World Economy and Diplomacy Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Ibragimov Sh.U.
Published: June 2022

This article examines the ecological system as a way to develop a "green" economy. The importance of ecotourism in the protection of the environment and the rational use of natural resources, the issues of effective use of ecotourism potential of the regions in the formation of a "green" economy are analyzed. There are also suggestions and conclusions on the development of the industry.
WORLD EXPERIENCE IN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN UZBEKISTAN PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS
Authors:   Lecturer Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Shovdirov T.N.
Published: June 2022

This article analyzes the economic statistics of the world tourism market during the Covid-19 pandemic, analyzes the economic experience and the world experience of tourism development in Uzbekistan, and makes brief recommendations based on these views.
DEVELOPMENT OF VARIOUS ANIMATION PROGRAMS FOR TOURISTS IN BUDDHIST MONUMENTS AND WAYS TO IMPLEMENT THEM
Authors:   Associate Professor Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Abdukhamidov A.S. , Makhmudova A.P. ,   Associate Professor Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Mukhammadiev N. ,   Researcher Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Published: June 2022

The article provides information and discusses the development of various animation programs for tourists in Buddhist monuments and ways to implement them.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST ROUTES OF BUDDHIST MONUMENTS AND THE FORMATION OF ATTRACTIVE TOURIST PRODUCTS
Authors:   Associate Professor Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Abdukhamidov A.S. , Makhmudova A.P. ,   Associate Professor Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Mukhammadiev N. ,   Researcher Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Published: June 2022

The article provides feedback on the development of tourist routes of Buddhist monuments and the formation of attractive tourist products.
WAYS TO DEVELOP ATTRACTIVE TOURIST ROUTES TO BUDDHIST MONUMENTS
Authors:   Associate Professor Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Abdukhamidov A.S. , Makhmudova A.P. ,   Associate Professor Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Mukhammadiev N. ,   Researcher Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Published: June 2022

The article provides feedback on ways to develop attractive tourist routes to Buddhist monuments.
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN UZBEKISTAN: LEGAL BASIS
Authors:   Lecturer Uzbek State University of World Languages Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Usmonova Sh.
Published: June 2022

Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors of the world economy. Its comprehensive development is becoming a major source of income for many countries. Therefore, many countries around the world are taking all measures to further develop this sector, to create the appropriate infrastructure at the level of world standards and to increase the flow of tourists. Uzbekistan also pays great attention to the development of the industry. This article provides detailed information on the process of reforms aimed at developing the tourism industry in the country and the legal framework adopted in this regard. The article also analyzes the stages of development of pilgrimage tourism.
ISSUES OF STAFFING IN STRATEGIC PLANNING OF CITIES WITH TOURIST DESTINATIONS
Authors:   Professor Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Tuxliev I.S. , Rakhimov Z.O. ,   Associate Professor Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Published: June 2022

The article discusses the results of the process of strategic planning of cities with tourist destinations and, ultimately, the level of development of the urban tourist complex largely depends on the effectiveness of the selection, employment and use of tourist personnel. One of the most important directions in solving the personnel problem of the industry was the reform of the existing system of higher education in the field of tourism. As part of the reform, new educational programs have been developed for a number of years to strengthen the training base for the tourism industry, and are actively published.
THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF INVESTMENT IN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Associate Professor Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Rakhimov Z.O. , Makhmudova A.P. ,   Associate Professor Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Published: June 2022

The following article is about the theoretical aspects of the influence of investment in tourism sector and the national economy in tourism development.
FROM THE HISTORY OF BUDDHISM IN THAILAND
Authors:   Professor Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Karimova N.E.
Published: June 2022

The article examines the history of the spread of Buddhism in Thailand. During their long history of existence, the Thais to have been predominantly Buddhist, at least since they came into contact with the tenets of Buddhism. Over the centuries, Buddhism has established itself in Thailand and enriched the life of Thais in all its aspects. Indeed, without Buddhism, Thailand would not be what it is today. All Thai kings in the history of modern Thailand were adherents of Buddhism. The Constitution of the country states that the King of Thailand must be a Buddhist and a supporter of Buddhism.
CHINESE NEW POETRY AND BUDDHISM
Authors:   Associate Professor Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Ochilov O.
Published: June 2022

The article is about the influence of Buddhism on Chinese literature, especially poetry, the uniqueness of the verses in Buddhist scriptures, their emergence as a new genre, the peculiarities of Zen poetry, which began to spread in the late and early Sung dynasties as well as about the state of poetry in the late 19th century, which promoted Buddhist ideas and culture.
PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEDICAL SYSTEM IN UZBEKISTAN
Authors:   Senior lecturer Higher Military Aviation School of the Republic of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan, Ubaydullaeva Shakhlo A.
Published: June 2022

the article covers the role of women in health care system reforms in Uzbekistan. Also, theoretical conclusions are given on the example of scientists from the medical field who contributed to the enrichment of research methods and information on the history of the medical field in the field of Health. In the years of independence, the analysis of historical processes associated with the role of women in the development of Medicine was based on conclusions and recommendations.
MEASURES FOR THE RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL CRAFTS
Authors:   Researcher Tashkent State Agrarian University Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Ostonov Oybek
Published: June 2022

In this article, the author has a high potential for national handicrafts and their development. An attempt has been made to evaluate and analyze the specific features of the economic policy pursued in the field of education from today's point of view. At the same time, on the basis of available sources on this topic, he revealed the specifics of the current use of economic policy in the development of handicrafts and types. In doing so, historicality and logic rarely used methods of analysis and synthesis.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FACTORS OF TALIBAN ORIGIN
Authors:   Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (PhD) Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Boronov Sukhrob
Published: June 2022

This article analyzes the internal and external factors that led to the emergence of the Taliban. It is based on historical methods and scientific evidence as to why the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan. The author's views are also cited on the concept of “Talibanism” and its necessity, which is relevant for research in world political science.
DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC SPORTS IN NEW UZBEKISTAN IS A PRIORITY OBJECTIVE TO HEALTH OF THE NATIONAL GENE FUND
Authors:   senior lecturer Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute Jizzakh, Uzbekistan, Yodgorov Zoirjon Sh.
Published: June 2022

The development of mass sports in the new Uzbekistan has become a priority at the level of state policy. The development of physical culture and sports is the result of effective political, economic and social reforms in the country. the ongoing reforms and its objectives have been revealed through in-depth analysis.
FORMATION OF SOCIAL PEDAGOGICAL COMPENSATION OF PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE PROCESS OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY
Authors:   Master's student Pedagogical Institute of Termez State University Termez, Uzbekistan, Sanginova Amina Kh.
Published: June 2022

Pedagogical competence is considered as a factor in ensuring the quality of pedagogical activity. Today it is important to study the criteria by which the competence of a teacher is determined. The article highlights the concepts of competence and being competent, the similarities and differences between them. The types of professional pedagogical competencies are revealed. The stages of the formation of pedagogical competence are described.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FIRST UZBEK EDITION OF "DEVONI LUG'ATI-T-TURK"
Authors:   Researcher Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Sattorova Z.I.
Published: June 2022

To date, 20 translations and editions of Mahmud Kashgari's Devonu lug'ati-t turk have been translated into Turkish and foreign languages. In the 60 s of the last century, the work was first translated into Uzbek by S. Mutallibov and published. This article analyzes the description of this publication and its index-dictionary, its place in world Turkic studies and the peculiarities of the publication, which has not lost its relevance to date.
Utilization of associated petroleum gas in Russia: methods and prospects for the production of gas chemistry products.
Authors:   St. Petersburg Mining University, Riadinskaia Arina P. , Cherepovitsyna Alina A. ,   St. Petersburg Mining University
Published: June 2022

From an economic point of view, the flaring of associated petroleum gas (APG) entails significant losses of a resource that can be usefully used. In addition, it has a negative impact on the environment. Russian oil and gas companies are actively engaged in the APG utilization, but the question of choosing the most effective and reasonable solutions for its useful use remains open. The purpose of the study is to analyze the known and used methods of APG utilization in the world, the level and directions of APG utilization by Russian oil and gas companies, as well as to assess the prospects for the development of APG deep processing projects based on Russian oil and gas companies to produce gas chemistry products. The general situation on the utilization of APG in Russia was considered, the study showed that the volume of flaring has been increasing in absolute terms over the past 5 years, due to the fact that companies do not have time to develop infrastructure for gas utilization, as well as with the growth of oil production in Russia. The analysis of the level and main trends of APG utilization by the largest Russian oil and gas companies was carried out, which showed that companies are already engaged in the development of the gas chemical segment, however, they often use simpler methods of utilization (injection of APG into the reservoir, generation of electricity, injection of APG into Unified Gas Supply System). The study of the gas chemistry market showed the prospects for growth in demand for gas chemistry products at least until 2030, which confirms the relevance of the development of this direction. For a complex assessment of the prospects for the creation of gas chemical production facilities on the basis of Russian oil and gas companies, a SWOT analysis was carried out, which helped to systematize ideas about the potential for the development of the gas chemical direction by oil and gas companies. Methods of statistical research, methods of comparative and causal analysis, strategic and managerial analysis, as well as the method of SWOT analysis were used to conduct the study.
Analysis of technological directions of electrification of hydrocarbon production facilities in poorly developed territories.
Authors:   St. Petersburg Mining University, Nechitailo Аnna R. , Marinina Oksana A. ,   St. Petersburg Mining University
Published: June 2022

The article considers modern technological directions for the electrification of hydrocarbon production facilities in the poorly developed or hard-to-reach territories of the Arctic, the Far North or offshore fields, due to the remoteness of the Arctic and Far Eastern regions from existing large energy hubs, which makes it practically impossible to use a unified energy system of RF (UES RF) as the main source of electricity for needs of the oil and gas industry. The conditions of the UES RF using necessitates the additional generation sources for oil and gas companies and the solution of related issues of economic and environmental efficiency of technological projects for the electrification of hydrocarbon production facilities in hard-to-reach and poorly developed territories. The study performed a cluster analysis of literary sources in order to determine the current trends in the electrification and power supply of the oil and gas industry. An assessment of the conditions for the application of modern technological directions for the electrification of hydrocarbon production facilities in the poorly developed and hard-to-reach territories of Russia is presented. The system analysis covers electrification options using gas-fired generators; based on the integration of renewable energy sources and their combination with traditional types of electricity supply; using complexes of unified energy networks for several offshore production facilities and additional energy centers. The study of technological directions for the electrification of hydrocarbon production facilities in poorly developed territories is the basis for further practical application of the results of the analysis in the field of pre-project planning and evaluation of proposed technological solutions based on the rational choice of a power source for remote fields, taking into account the optimal composition of equipment and the location of elements of power supply systems, construction schedule and indicators of the cost of construction and operation of energy supply systems.
Institutional aspects of tax regulation of Arctic oil and gas projects.
Authors:   Luzin Institute for Economic Studies, Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ivanova Mеdeya V.
Published: June 2022

The article presents the issues of tax regulation connected to the implementation of oil and gas projects in the Arctic region of Russia. Over the past decades, revenue from oil and gas have dominated the state budget and, as a following, the country's economy. Fiscal policy has evidently become one of the main regulators of support and development of this industry. Currently, the mineral extraction tax, export duty and additional income tax have become the main types of payments for the use of subsoil. Current trends of exploration and development of deposits have shifted towards the seas and oceans of the Arctic basin and facing new technical and legislative challenges. Significant differences in the conditions for the development of “Arctic” and “traditional” fields require a differentiated approach to tax regulation, in order to stimulate investment activity in the Arctic and improve the efficiency of oil and gas projects in the region. The study is built on elements of a functionalist institutional approach to the formation of tax relations and regulations between the state and businesses, representing the main Arctic players. The functionalist approach assumes that institutions reflect the interests of their creators. Any change in interests or conditions leads to the transformation of the institution, as evidenced by the permanent change in the rules of tax regulation in the fields of production and realization of oil and gas products. The purpose of the study was to monitor the tax regulation related to the development of the oil and gas business in the Arctic, which ensures the formation of a cargo base and an increase in the load on the Northern Sea Route. The first part of the study is devoted to the definition of special conditions for the implementation of projects in the Arctic region which determine the need for special tax regulation. The second part of the discussion considers the transformation of tax regulation of Arctic oil and gas projects in terms of mineral extraction tax and export duty. The study allows us to conclude that the state, being one of the key stakeholders, introduces tax incentives and creates favorable conditions for companies, taking on the risks of losing tax revenue. However, this approach opens up access to the oil and gas reserves of the Arctic region, the extraction of which was previously economically inefficient.
Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Arctic: comparing the ways of organizing voluntary work in Northwest Russia and Northern Norway.
Authors:   Norwegian Research Centre –– NORCE, Vigdis Nygaard , Riabova Larissa A. ,   Luzin Institute for Economic Studies, Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: June 2022

This Research Communication presents preliminary results of an ongoing Russian-Norwegian research project about volunteer work in two border regions in the Arctic –– Troms and Finnmark county in Norway and Murmansk oblast in Russia. Here, we aim to provide a deeper understanding of the ways in which volunteer work with vulnerable groups was organized during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in two national and regional settings, the role and scope of volunteer work during the pandemic in the two regions, and how this activity is framed by structural and political differences between Norway and Russia. The study adds knowledge to the field of implementation of national COVID-19 strategies in diverse regional settings and understanding the role of volunteerism in crisis response in providing for the health and well-being of vulnerable groups in the Arctic. Our study reveals that both in Norway and Russia responses to the pandemic include mobilization of volunteers and the rise in the volunteer movement, but volunteerism has different traditions and scopes in Norway and Russia. Well-established NGOs in Troms and Finnmark county were mobilized to act when the pandemic hit, and they took on new responsibilities for vulnerable groups. Such organizations were less developed in Murmansk oblast, and in order to effectively respond to the pandemic, new voluntary structures were quickly established in the form of united regional and municipal volunteer centres in addition to existing organizations. Our research shows that volunteerism is one of the most efficient tools for crisis response and that it adds an indispensable value to reducing the workload of public health and social care institutions in promoting health and well-being for vulnerable groups. Voluntary structures on the Norwegian side appear to be resilient and flexible to meet the needs of the target groups, while volunteerism in Murmansk oblast shows exceptional strength to grow, formalize, and mobilize during a very short period within crisis response.
Human Resource Accounting: Implication for The Financial Statement in Nigeria
Authors: Moses Lawrence T.
Published: June 2022

Human Resource Accounting is receiving serious attention by Accountants all over the globe and this paper is a contribution to such debate. This study examines Human Resource accounting and its implication on Financial Statement. The study made use of secondary data in achieving its objective. Works of several Scholars were analysed to arrive at the objective of the study). Two models of accounting for Human Resource in the financial statement in Nigeria were recommended. The first being-The Capitalisation Model: All expenditure incurred in hiring a staff aside the cost of advertisement should be capitalized and amortised against revenue for 3 years.. The second recommendation is the Realisation model: Employee personal Ledger should be opened and debited with the cost of hiring such employee. The contribution of such employee should be tracked in the form of cost savings and revenue generation and should be credited to the employee personal ledger. At the end of the year, the balance on the personal ledger should be moved to the Financial statement as either an asset or a liability. In this case asset will emerge when the employee has a Credit balance while a liability will emerge when such employee has a debit balance.
Green Manufacturing and Operational Cost of Selected Fast Moving Consumer Goods Companies in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Okunuga A. M , Amos-Fidelis N. B , Dogo E .B.
Published: June 2022

Manufacturing firms have witnessed an unexpected high operating cost with the attendant reduction in profitability, operating costs are expenses associated with the maintenance and administration of a business on a day to day basis and as such businesses have to keep track of operating costs as well as the costs associated with non-operating activities. However, in recent years, difficulties in adopting green product design, inefficient green processes, unreliable green supply chain, and lack of green recycling have been identified as significant factors affecting the operational cost. Despite various research on green manufacturing and operational cost in developed economies, few studies have been conducted in Nigeria. Hence, this study examined the effect of green manufacturing on operational cost of selected fast-moving consumer goods in Lagos State, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted. The population for the study was 3512 employees from three of the leading fast-moving consumer goods companies in Lagos State, Nigeria from which a sample of 451 employees was selected using the Cochran formula. Stratified random sampling technique was adopted. A validated questionnaire was used to collect data. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients for the constructs ranged from 0.72 to 0.93. The response rate was 80.4%. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that that Green Efficient Processes (β = 0.234, t = 3.554, p<0.05) and Green Recycling (β = 0.391, t = 5.869, p<0.05) have significant, positive, and direct effect on the operational cost of selected fast-moving consumer goods companies in Lagos State, Nigeria while Green Product Design (β = 0.071, t = 0.980, p>0.05) and Green Supply Chain (β = 0.041, t = 0.615, p>0.05) has an insignificant direct effect on operational cost in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study concluded that green manufacturing components have a significant effect on the operational cost of the selected fast-moving consumer goods companies in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study, therefore, recommends that the management of fast-moving consumer goods companies should insist on and practice continued green manufacturing to improve the overall operational cost in their companies.
Entrepreneurial Human Relations and Organizational Sustainability: A Study of Selected Hotels in Akwa Ibom State
Authors: Robinson Aniefiok G. , Brownson Christabel
Published: June 2022

The study examined the relationship between entrepreneurial human relations and organizational sustainability. However, the specific objectives of the study include: to examine, ascertain, determine, and assess the relationship between communication skills, conflict resolution skills, negotiation skills and multi-tasking skills of an entrepreneur and organizational sustainability of small-scale enterprises. Survey research design was adopted and the population of this study consists of 150 employees from 5 selected hotels in Akwa Ibom State. Data were collected through the use of structured questionnaires and furthermore, Cronbach Alpha were adopted to test for internal consistency of the construct. Findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and multi-tasking skills of an entrepreneur and organizational sustainability of small-scale enterprises. The result further revealed that there is a positive relationship between communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and multi-tasking skills of an entrepreneur and organizational sustainability of small-scale enterprises. It was concluded that there is a positive relationship between communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and multitasking skills of an entrepreneur and organizational sustainability of small-scale enterprises. It recommended that, the selected hotels should communication and disclosed all issues relating to organizational sustainability to all the stakeholders, whether it has positive or negative effect on the environment. The selected hotels should embrace environmental stewardship in their business operations and should communicate the negative impact of their activities to the eco-system. Entrepreneur should be fair to employee wages to avoid conflict in an organization.
Effect of non-invasive ventilation and high flow nasal cannula on interstitial lung disease with acute respiratory failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors:   Chulalongkorn university, Sanguanwong Natthawan , Jantarangsi Nattawat , Owattanapanich Natthida , Phoophiboon Vorakamol
Published: June 2022

Review question / Objective: P: Interstitial lung disease patient who is suffering with acute respiratory failure. I: Non-invasive oxygen therapy either non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or high flow nasal cannula (HFNC). C: 1. Conventional oxygen therapy, 2. NIV vs HFNC. O: P/F ratio improvement, PaCO2 reduction, mortality, intubation rate. Condition being studied: The benefit of using either non-invasive ventilation or high flow nasal cannula on interstitial lung disease with acute respiratory failure.
Diagnostic efficacy of serum Krebs von den Lungen-6 for Dermatomyositis/Polymyositis-associated interstitial lung diseases：A protocol for meta-analysis
Authors:   Department of traditional Chinese Medicine, The First College of Clinical Medical Science, Three Gorges University/Yichang Central People’s Hospital, Li Zifeng , Yin L , Yang LH , Yi W , Hou XQ , Chang CY
Published: June 2022

Review question / Objective: To investigate the diagnostic value of Krebs von den Lungen-6(KL-6) in dermatomyositis/polymyositis(DM /PM)-associated interstitial lung diseases(ILD). Condition being studied: KL-6 is a high molecular mucin like glycoprotein mainly expressed in type II alveolar cells and bronchial epithelial cells, and is significantly elevated in serum and alveolar lavage fluid when cells are injured, effectively reflecting lung injury. Studies have shown that KL-6 can be an effective indicator for the diagnosis of DM / pm-ild, but a systematic review / meta-analysis focusing on patients with DM / pm-ild is not available at this time. This study comprehensively evaluated the diagnostic value of KL-6 for patients with DM / pm-ild and expected to provide an evidence-based reference for relevant clinical decision-making.
Cable Aging Management Program Implementation in Krško NPP-NEK
Authors: Pirc Marko
Published: June 2022

As a requirement for plant life extension for more than 40 years some additional Aging Management Programs (AMP) for passive equipment have to be implemented. The article presents overview of Cable Aging Management Program (CAMP) implementation. Program defines basic rules and initial activities for identification of adverse operation environment parameters that could lead to accelerated aging of specific materials. Samples of cables are selected based on nuclear safety and electrical equipment criticality for inspection and testing, to check functionality and prevent unexpected failure during normal operation. Acceptance criteria for environment parameters and diagnostic testing have been set. Initial visual inspection of cables condition in adverse environment and testing of sampled cables and environment are giving results for in time preventive measures. First cable aging management program is implemented since 2010 and its experience could be accommodated to other companies with cables recognized as key components.
Increasing Needs and Solutions for Non-Baseload Operation of Nuclear Power Plants
Authors: Arif N. Kilic  , David M. Ward  , Philippe H. Lebreton
Published: June 2022

Operation at steady full power, i.e. baseload operation, of nuclear power plants (NPPs) is usually considered to be the most efficient use of capital investment. Therefore, design and operation of most existing nuclear power plants (NPPs) are optimised to operate in baseload mode. Recently, there is an increasing need to operate NPPs in non-baseload mode, specifically performing frequency control and load following. These needs are typically due to a large nuclear generating capacity, increasing share of renewable generation, deregulation or evolution of the electricity supply systems and markets. Re-optimization of NPP design and operation for nonbaseload (flexible) mode of operation necessitates operational, economic and financial rearrangements to maintain the capital investment, in addition the adaptation of technical and regulatory changes. This paper discusses the aspects of design or operation of NPPs in flexible mode based on the existing knowledge and experience and it is primarily based on the recent study that was prepared by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Specialized Inpatient Unit for Adults with Co-Morbid Mental Illness, Intellectual Disability, and Challenging Behavior
Authors: Vinquist Kelly M. , Walters Shannon R. , Fiedorowicz Jess G. , Tate Jodi
Published: June 2022

Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) often experience barriers accessing appropriate and effective healthcare. Our specialty program was established to provide interdisciplinary services across the continuum of care to patients with ID, co-morbid mental illness, and challenging behaviors by identifying the etiology of challenging behaviors and creating a comprehensive plan for treatment. We describe the structure of our inpatient specialty unit and a retrospective chart review completed to evaluate the combined impact on the prevalence of challenging behaviors as measured by the Aberrant Behaviors Checklist (ABC) and polypharmacy. Fifty-five patients were evaluated before and one month following 72 corresponding hospitalizations. Mean ABC scores improved from 69.5 to 54.7 (p=.02) with decreases in subscales for irritability, lethargy, hyperactivity, and inappropriate speech but not stereotypy. Total psychotropic medication use was reduced from a mean of 4.9 to 3.8 medications (p<.001). Our specialized interdisciplinary treatment approach appears to benefit many patients with complex needs.
Psychosocial Predictors of Suicidal Ideation among School going Adolescents in Chennai
Authors:   Ph.D., Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Madras, Mohan Ishvar , B Vivian ,   Ph.D., Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Madras, T Gokul ,   Ph.D., Research Scholar, Department of Statistics, University of Madras, Swaminathan V.D ,   Retired Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Madras
Published: June 2022

According to the National Crime Records Bureau (2020), Tamil Nadu ranked second in terms of student suicides in the country after Maharashtra. Student suicides spiked all over the country, contributing to 8.2% of deaths in India. It becomes necessary to understand predictive/risk and protective factors of Suicidal Ideation that might help in preventing adolescents from committing Suicide and empower them and their caregivers. The current study aims at understanding the influence of Emotional Intelligence, Quality of Interpersonal Relationships between parents and adolescents and Social Isolation on Suicidal Ideation among adolescents in Chennai. Furthermore, the study attempts to fill a relative dearth of culturally relevant studies. Earlier studies have suggested that Parenting, Interpersonal Relationships and Isolation were indicative of Suicidal Ideation while other studies posited that Emotional Intelligence was a protective factor against Suicidal Ideation. An ex-post facto research design was used for this research. Convenience sampling method was used to select samples from various schools across Chennai (n=196). The data was subjected to statistical analyses and the findings showed that dimensions of Emotional Intelligence and Quality of Relationships with parents showed strong relationships with Suicidal Ideation among adolescents. Regression analysis showed that Specific dimensions of Emotional Intelligence and Quality of Relationships with parents emerged as significant predictors of Suicidal Ideation. Keywords: Adolescence, Suicide, Parenting, Quality of Interpersonal Relationships, Isolation, Emotional Intelligence, Suicidal Ideation
Analytical method development and validation by HPLC for estimation of Vitamin D-3
Authors:   School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India, Yadav Rishu , Pandey Narendra ,   School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India, Kukkar Rajiv ,   School of Pharmacy, Raffles University, Rajasthan, India
Published: June 2022

Using a high-performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC), an analytical method for quantifying Vitamin D-3 was designed. The vitamin D-3 was separated using a C-18 column. As a mobile phase 97:3 ratio of methanol and water was used. The chromatogram of Vitamin D3 was identified at a wavelength of 264 nm at a flow rate of 1.2mL/min. The method was validated in accordance with the ICH Q2 (R1) guidelines. Several runs were carried out to determine the optimum dilution range. The devised approach was found to be linear with a r2 of 0.999 throughout a concentration range of 0.25-1.25µg/mL. At all levels, the mean percentage recovery of Vitamin D-3 were found to be between 95 and 105 percent, indicating that the approach was accurate. The percentage relative standard deviation was determined to be less than 2%, indicating that the approach was well-defined. For Vitamin D-3, the LOD and LOQ were determined to be 0.0001 and 0.0005, respectively. The approach was proven to be robust because there was no significant change in responses when the flow rate and mobile phase concentration were varied. The devised method passed all validation tests and may be used to quantify the amount of Vitamin D-3 in bulk as well as different pharmaceutical formulations KEYWORDS: Vitamin-D3, HPLC, LOD; LOQ, accuracy, precision, linearity