bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formulation Development of Flaxseed Oil Beads Containing ω-Fatty Acid
Authors: Rasala Tirupati Madanaih , Mujariya Rajesh J. , Gupta Shubham. S. , Ittadwar Abhay. M.
Published: December 2022

Background: Nutraceuticals are in high demand as dietary supplements on the international market since decades. Nutritional and therapeutic supplements called nutraceuticals are widely accessible. Alpha linolenic acid (ALA), fibre, proteins, and vital omega-3 fatty acids are all present in high concentrations in flaxseed, one of the oldest and most widely utilised food supplements. The present work was aimed to formulate and develop flaxseed oil beads containing omega fatty acids as a replacement supplement for marine source. Flaxseed oil beads were formulated by ionic gelation method. Minitab 21.1.0 was used to screen and optimise the process and formulation parameters. Plackett Burman design was used for the initial screening. Twelve batches were made ready for screening, and each batch was evaluated for optimization based on the percentage of drug release and the percentage of drug encapsulation efficiency. RSM was used to carry out the optimization. After optimization and validation, the batches showed the satisfactory results complying with IP specifications.

Results: Twelve batches were formulated and evaluated for percentage encapsulation efficiency and percentage drug release. The formulated batches F4, F6 and F10 shown the optimal results.

Conclusion: Polyunsaturated fatty acids found in the flaxseed oil were confirmed with hexabromide test. Several nutritional advantages of the extracted flaxseed oil's omega fatty acid were incorporated in beads utilising the ionic gelation process.

Keywords: Nutraceutical, Flaxseed, Beads, QbD, Omega fatty acid, Alpha linolenic acid.
THE CURRENT STATUS OF EAST SLOVAKIAN TRANSHIPMENT POINTS AND THE POSSIBILITIES OF THEIR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Hricova Romana
Published: December 2022

The article discusses the possibilities of East Slovakian transhipment facilities, which, despite their relatively strategic location and the possibilities they provide, are far from being used as much as their capacities allow. Growing requirements for green transport and reducing the carbon footprint create space for increasing rail transport as the most ecological option; on the other hand, the long-standing problems experienced by East Slovakian transhipment points put them in a competitive disadvantageous position compared to other countries. The opening of the Silk Road provides opportunities that East Slovakian transhipment points do not use or use very little. Therefore, the article points out the weaknesses of East Slovak transhipment centres and looks for ways to improve the current situation, it also draws attention to the possibilities of East Slovakian transhipment centres, especially Čierna nad Tisou, and makes suggestions for rationalization. The findings of the article point to the fact that Eastern Slovakian transhipment facilities have a potential that needs to be further developed, which, however, will probably not be possible without state aid.
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF TRADE OPENNESS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH: THE CASE OF MOROCCO
Authors: Louardy Hanane , Moussamir Abdelhak
Published: December 2022

The relationship between openness to international trade and economic growth has been a subject of perennial controversy. This has paved the way for various theoretical and empirical investigations which has yielded inconclusive results, particularly in the case of developing countries. As a good case in point, the Moroccan economy has been subjected to a thorough analysis in order to determine and evaluate the impact of trade openness on economic growth covering the period from 1980 to 2019. To this end, the methodology adopted consists of a complementary approach of statistical and econometric tests using the ARDL bounds test of cointegration and the Toda-Yamamoto causality test. The results have shown that Morocco's openness to international trade positively impacts economic growth in the short term. Yet, it produces adverse effects in the long term, especially with the presence of bidirectional causal relationship between the two variables– i.e economic growth and international trade.
QUALITY COST FLOWS IN MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
Authors: Bris Petr , Cermakova Marie , Molnar Vieroslav
Published: December 2022

Companies have increasingly focused their attention on quality costs. Therefore, raising awareness of this group of expenses is essential. This paper aims to present a survey on the topic of costs of quality management in manufacturing companies in the Czech Republic. This paper opens with a literature review that focuses on the existing cost of quality models and then focuses on empirical research results. Manufacturing companies represent the framework of this research. The research with a total of 159 respondents provides information about the real market situation. The aim was to determine the significance of costs and cost-effectiveness. The study's findings revealed that 73% of organizations quantify their quality costs completely, 21% of companies quantify their costs only partly (external costs), and 6% of companies do not. 36% of surveyed companies (42 companies) that monitor quality costs use some of the recommended models, mainly the PAF model. The research was confirmed by hypothesis 1 that companies that use some type of evidence cost of quality have lower levels of these costs.
POTENTIAL OF SMOKED FISH INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER IN THE ISLANDS AREAS
Authors: Kakerissa Ariviana , Hahury Hendri , Louhenapessy Fredy
Published: December 2022

Potential utilization of owned natural resources is the advantage of each region as an industrial competitiveness strategy. Moreover, each existing industry can be grouped (clustered) according to the characteristics of the industry which in turn can support regional economic growth and improve the welfare of its people. This study seeks to map of potential of smoked fish industrial cluster product in the archipelago by focusing on the Ambon Island area. The results showed that, there were 78 smoked fish industries that formed 6 (six) groups of smoked fish industry agglomerations in the Ambon Island region with an average distance between point (industrial) with its closest point is 0.208 km. A total of 78.79% or 78 points (industry) has a distance to their nearest industry which is less than the average distance. The Average Nearest Neighbour Analysis using ArcGis 10.5, found that the distribution of the fishery processing industry in the Ambon Island region has a ratio of 0.203416 with a Z-score of -15.008879 and a significance of 0.000. This ratio is within the parameters that indicate a spatial clustered pattern, which means that the distribution of smoked fish industry on Ambon Island is identified as having the potential to develop into industrial clusters.
On a dispersion curve of a waveguide filled with inhomogeneous substance
Authors: Kroytor Oleg K. , Malykh Mikhail D.
Published: December 2022

The paper discusses the relationship between the modes traveling along the axis of the waveguide and the standing modes of a cylindrical resonator, and shows how this relationship can be explored using the Sage computer algebra system. In this paper, we study this connection and, on its basis, describe a new method for constructing the dispersion curve of a waveguide with an optically inhomogeneous filling. The aim of our work was to find out what computer algebra systems can give when calculating the points of the waveguide dispersion curve. Our method for constructing the dispersion curve of a waveguide with optically inhomogeneous filling differs from those proposed earlier in that it reduces this problem to calculating the eigenvalues of a self-adjoint matrix, i.e., a well-studied problem. The use of a selfadjoint matrix eliminates the occurrence of artifacts associated with the appearance of a small imaginary addition to the eigenvalues. We have composed a program in the Sage computer algebra system that implements this method for a rectangular waveguide with rectangular inserts and tested it on SLE modes. The obtained results showed that the program successfully copes with the calculation of the points of the dispersion curve corresponding to the hybrid modes of the waveguide, and the points found fit the analytical curve with graphical accuracy even when with a small number of basis elements taken into account.
Application of Electrospun Nanofiber in Wound Healing: Trends And Recent Patents Analysis
Authors: Ajmal Gufran , Yadav Narender , Kumar Kumawat Mukesh , Kumar Sharma Manoj , Rashid Iqbal Mohammad
Published: December 2022

Abstract: A full-thickness open wound with loss of residual cells for regeneration does not heal spontaneously and takes a long duration for complete healing. Sometimes, this results in scarring of the skin and significant disability. A scaffold that provides a 3D framework for cell signaling, attachment, and proliferation is essential for the rapid closure of a full-thickness wound. Nowadays, the electrospun nanofiber is the most widely employed formulation in wound healing. The current study analyzed a patent trend analysis of electrospun nanofiber's application in tissue regeneration. The patent search was conducted using open-source patent databases like The Lens and Patentscope. Two hundred thirty-one patent records were found with the keywords and exported from the database for January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2021. After the initial screening, 24 patent documents were shortlisted for in-depth analysis. China, the USA, European Countries, Korea, and Australia lead this patent filing field. The top applicants are either private companies or academic institutions. The last ten years of patents were analyzed in terms of Patent-Applicant, Patent- Inventors, Patent-Owners, patent filed, published and granted. In the top ten Assignee, Marine Essence Bioscience Corp (US) topped the list. The most-recorded IPC class is A61L15/44, a subgroup of A61L15, and it is related to the chemical aspects of, or use of materials for, bandages, dressings or absorbent pads. In the end, some relevant patent was analyzed based on their citation by other patents and non-patent literature. From patent trend analysis, it was observed that the electrospun nanofiber would provide an attractive area for research in tissue regeneration.
Qualitative Assessment of MWCNT- Treated Grains of Some Food Cereals
Authors: Joshi Anjali , Thakur Neha , Verma Gaurav , Kumar Avneesh , Kumar Vajinder , Yadav Narender , Kaur Simranjeet
Published: December 2022

Abstract: The advancement in nanotechnology and its utilisation in agriculture increases agricultural output. To protect crops from numerous plant diseases and pests, excessive chemical, pesticide, and fungicide use can be replaced with nanoparticles. The first step of plant growth, seed germination, is thought to be the most delicate time in a plant's life cycle. The effects of carbon nanotubes on seed quality and seed content both before and after treatment are discussed in this study. Rice, wheat, and oat grains were compared with the seeds harvested from MWCNT (multiwalled carbon nanotubes) treated plants at three different concentrations (70, 80, and 90μg/ml) and indicated no significant changes in various components such as carbohydrates, protein, crude fat, crude fibre, moisture and ash contents when compared to untreated grains. Grain primed with MWCNT before sowing resulted in no change in the above components, but an increase in mineral accumulation was found. Here, we noticed a significant increase in grain yield. The treatment of MWCNT enhanced the growth of grains count by two folds compared to the control plant. The wheat grain had a moisture content: 9.3-9.38%, ash content: 1.31-1.35%, crude fat: 0.9-0.93%, crude fibre: 1.1-1.13%, protein content: 9.2-9.38%, carbohydrate content: 77.96-78.04%. The rice grain had a moisture content: 9.98-10.25%, ash content: 0.42-0.45%, crude fat: 1.00-1.02%, crude fibre: 0.9-0.93%, protein content: 4.42-4.49%, carbohydrate content: 82.92-83.03%. The oat grain had a moisture content: 8.95-9.3%, ash content: 1.74-1.8%, crude fat: 2.1-2.3%, crude fibre: 5.1-5.27%, protein content: 9.5-9.59%, carbohydrate content: 71.78-72.23%. The study revealed that the examined MWCNT concentrations might efficiently enhance the grain yield without altering the grain quality.
The State and Moods of Civil Society on the Example of a Sociological Study of Public Organizations
Authors: Vekshin V. O. , Voynov D. I.
Published: December 2022

The article presents the results of a study of the state and mood of civil society from the standpoint of a political and sociological approach. The definition of the state of civil society, its features and components is proposed. The complexity and inconsistency of attitudes among young people as a reference group is analyzed.The study also compared some indicators with previous similar studies and some dynamics of the state of the reference group in connection with the conduct of ITS. The competitive parameters that have received dynamics and their connection with the general mood in the youth environment are determined.The study was conducted in order to identify the parameters of subjects exclusively within the framework of civil society and did not consider the marginalizing component and processes outside civil society.For further research, a reference group is provided with a description of the properties of the group and parameters for segmentation and identification of related processes.
Features of the Technology Companies’ Development in the Context of the Introduction of Financial Technologies: Strategic Trends and OTSW-analysis
Authors: Yakovleva A. K.
Published: December 2022

The article reveals the content of the concept of “financial technology”, emphasizes its importance in the strategic development of technology companies in the financial sector. It reflects the features of financial technologies and services as tools to stimulate innovation in the financial sector. The research methodology is based on taking into account the dependence of the transition to the creation and improvement of technological companies in the banking sector on progress in financial technologies. The analysis of the development strategy of Russian technology companies with a banking license was carried out by reviewing the initial stages of its development (according to the methodology of V.L. Kvint). The results of the trends and patterns’ analysis, as well as the OTSW-analysis of the technology companies’ development in Russia in the context of the financial technologies’ introduction are presented. Based on the materials of the study, we can conclude that the further formation of the financial sector largely depends on financial technologies that affect the process of digital transformation, increasing the openness of financial services. However, these processes create new and complicate the old challenges. In the domestic market, avant-garde financial companies launch and promote transformational strategies, create ecosystems around themselves, turning into technology companies. The main factor in such business models’ changes in the companies is the strategic potential inherent in these actions and the possibility of providing competitive advantages for the company in the future due to upcoming technological changes (including changes in the technological order). At the end of the work strategic recommendations were formulated to create and improve an enabling environment for the financial technologies’ development.
North-West Institute of Management — Shanghai Administration Institute: A New Stage of Cooperation
Authors: Kozyreva L. D.
Published: December 2022

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Review of the Monograph “The Monetary System of Russia: Formation through Reforms”
Authors: Kokh L. V.
Published: December 2022

The review considers a collective monograph edited by M. N. Konyagina, dedicated to the history of the formation of the modern domestic monetary system, the beginning of which comes from the reign of the young Ivan the Terrible. The theme of the book today is relevant not only in the context of improving the financial literacy of citizens, the formation of knowledge among students acquiring an economic specialty, but also to demonstrate the fact that the Russian ruble has repeatedly been stable, and the domestic monetary system has outpaced the European ones at certain historical stages. The publication discusses the structure of the publication, highlights particularly interesting developments, emphasizes the contribution of the co-authors not only to the monograph itself, but also to the development of thematic areas, which is confirmed by numerous published works by them. The reviewer gives an overall high positive assessment of the reviewed work, as well as recommendations for further deepening the subject under study.The author of the review is convinced that the book will be useful for students of the educational fields “Economics”, “Management”, “Business Informatics”, “State and Municipal Administration”, teachers, business representatives in the field of financial intermediation, as well as a wide range of readers for understanding economic processes in the difficult history of Russia.
Economic Transformation of Subsoil Use as an Imperative of the Modern History of Russia
Authors: Kuklina E. A.
Published: December 2022

The relevance of the topic of the article is due to the role and significance of the results of the process of economic transformation of the sphere of subsoil use in Russia, which ensures the raw material sovereignty of the state in modern geopolitical and geo-economic conditions. The purpose of the article is to assess the transformational changes in the field of subsoil use in Russia. Objectives: to evaluate innovations in the field of “new subsoil use”; identify the key problems of subsoil use in terms of geological study, prospecting, exploration and production of minerals; perform an analysis of the prospects for international cooperation with friendly countries for the development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation; offer options for management decisions that are adequate to the modern conditions of functioning of the sphere of nature management. Methods. System approach, logical analysis, synthesis. Results. Top innovations in the field of prospecting, exploration and production of minerals are represented by the initiative project of the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources “Geology of Russia: the revival of a legend”, large-scale changes in the legislation on subsoil use, measures of financial support for subsoil users for certain types of strategic raw materials. The key problems of subsoil use are the existing shortage of reserves of some types of strategic raw materials, as well as the need to replace technological equipment and software. Maintaining the level of annual production, increasing marginality and reducing costs in the processing of hydrocarbonraw materials is associated with the digital transformation of the industry. It is logical to consider the possibilities for the development of the Russian Arctic zone in the context of the joint tripartite BRICS initiatives. Conclusions. The implementation of projects in the field of subsoil use requires adequate approaches and the criteria for the success of the implementation of such projects should be: results; speed (time); data. Two directions in the use of Russia’s natural resource potential seem promising: updating the classification of hard-to-recover oil and gas reserves; use of the concession mechanism for the implementation of projects in the Arctic tourism segment.
The Modern Gambit in the Eurasian Version of the “Great Game”
Authors: Kozmenko S. Yu.
Published: December 2022

On the fields of the “Great Game” another party of confrontation between the two main world civilizations — maritime and continental, the successors and followers of the Anglo-Saxons (USA) against the Eurasian continental power (Russia) is unfolding. This is not the first batch and, alas, not the last. The confrontation originates from the struggle for control over the Mediterranean Sea in the distant 18th century between Russia and the British Empire, which started the “Great Game” with the Maltese party in September 1800. UK-British Empire-then USA vs. Russia-Russian Empire-Soviet Union-Russian Federation. In total more than 220 years. The game continues.

Aim. The aim of the study is to solve the scientific problem of determining the national interests of Russia in the modern version of the “Great Game”.

Tasks. To achieve the goal of the study, the following tasks are solved: to identify the geopolitical and economic components of Russia’s national interests within the regional space of the modern version of the confrontation and to determine the possibilities for realizing these interests.

Methods. This paper uses the methodological tools of spatial economics and the theory of new economic geography, which makes it possible to combine geopolitical and economic (geo-economic) imperatives in a localized space when coordinating joint activities. The action takes place in the southwestern borderlands of Russia and covers the waters and lands of the Azov basin and the Northern Black Sea region, as a “prefield” to ensure Russia’s maritime access to world markets via the southern route.

Conclusions. The conclusions of the study are that essentially two strategic tasks are being solved in this region — establishing control over communications and energy resources on the basis of coordinating Russia’s military and economic activities in the waters and on the coast of the Azov and Black Seas in order to ensure the “connectivity” of the country’s territory with southwest. Initially, the conflict was based on the struggle for control over energy resources and, first of all, natural gas and communications for the delivery of the latter to the West, which seems to be very problematic in modern conditions. However, this is the reason for the continuation of the “Great Game”.
Legal Norms of Social Security of Servicemen — Participants of a Special Military Operation
Authors: Semyannikova D. A.
Published: December 2022

The article discusses the features of the legal regulation of social security of mobilized citizens, citizens who voluntarily joined the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and their family members in regions of Russia.

Aim. To identify the effectiveness of new approaches to establish legal regulation of military personnel’s social security in partial mobilization condition.

Task. To analyze the effectiveness, taking into account the criteria of regional legislators of the Russian Federation in establishing the right to social security of military personnel, which is provided in the form of lump-sum payments. To complete the study, to assess the level of social security guarantees for military personnel in the Russian Federation in comparison with the social guarantees provided in the countries that are part of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU).

Methods. In this study, the tasks were solved by the author with the use of general scientific methods (comparative, formal, logical) and legal research methods (comparative legal statistical data).

Results. In the course of the study, the differentiation of the legal regulation of social security of mobilized citizens, citizens who voluntarily joined the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and their family members, provided in cash, was conducted. In view of the equal social risk in which both categories of military personnel have the right to receive a lump sum payment, without additional grounds taken into account by the regions. This approach seems fair.

Conclusions. The legislator’s reaction after the announcement of partial mobilization was necessary and timely, the underlying causes and rapid response to the emerging social risks should also be considered when selecting criteria. In view of the fulfillment of new tasks for the state, the criteria used in establishing the legal regulation of social security in the form of cash payments should be directly related to the likelihood of social risk for both categories of military personnel and their family members.
Minority directors: A review of determinants and consequences and suggestions for future research
Authors: Fera Pietro , Salzillo Gianmarco , Cantone Caterina
Published: December 2022

In contexts characterised by high ownership concentration, an important corporate governance issue is represented by the so-called “principal–principal conflict”. Indeed, the separation between control rights and cash flow rights, the widespread use of control-enhancing mechanisms, and the concentration of voting rights can generate significant costs related to the potential appropriation of private benefits of control. In such contexts, independent directors as an internal mechanism for good corporate governance practices may lack the mandate, the incentives, and the ability to be an effective monitoring mechanism. For these reasons, academics have recently started focusing on minority directors (i.e., directors directly appointed by minority shareholders) as a mechanism to promote greater directors’ accountability and ease tensions between corporate controllers and outside investors. Relying on the preliminary evidence of this research strand, the aim of this paper is to propose a systematization of determinants and consequences related to the appointment of minority directors. As for the determinants, previous literature turns out that the appointment of minority directors mainly depends on internal corporate governance and ownership structure characteristics. As for the consequences, previous studies highlight an overall positive impact of minority directors on corporate governance practices, financial performance, corporate transparency, and financial reporting quality. Therefore, this paper is of interest to academics, as well as practitioners and regulators, as it provides an academic framework related to the appointment of minority directors on which insights for future developments depend
A bibliometric analysis of platform research in e-commerce: Past, present, and future research agenda
Authors: Wulfert Tobias , Karger Erik
Published: December 2022

An important economic sector influenced by the development of platforms is e-commerce. The most successful companies in e commerce employ platform business models and strive to provide other companies with application services. Despite growing economic importance and rising research interest, thus far, no attempts were made to structure existing research into platforms in e-commerce. Hence, a quantitative bibliometric analysis of 7,463 platform-related papers in the context of e commerce was conducted. The papers were published in major conferences, journals, and books from 1993 to 2021. The authors identified a continuous development of platform research in e commerce, with the continuous development characterized by three major periods of research. Furthermore, four clusters in platform research are outlined, i.e., business models, social commerce, infrastructure, and socio-technical characteristics. These clusters can serve as a foundation for future research. The conducted bibliometric analysis contributes to scientific research by offering an objective and systematic overview of platform research in e-commerce
Effect of Ruxolitinb in refractory pruritus in a patient with high-risk polycythemia vera A Case Report
Authors: Karrar Mohanned , yassin mohamed
Published: December 2022

Polycythemia vera (PV) associated pruritus is recognized as the most
excruciating aspect of the disease. However, knowledge of
pathophysiology, frequency, and precise character of PV-associated
pruritus is limited. Ruxolitinib presented an encouraging and promising
outcome in managing PV-related pruritus, especially in patients with
symptoms refractory to other treatment modalities.
Acute Decompensated Heart Failure after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Case Report
Authors: Kim Hong Nyun , Yang Dong Heon
Published: December 2022

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TVAI) is a widely used
treatment for aortic stenosis. The complication rates of TAVI have
decreased over time, owing to the improvements in procedural skills.We
encountered acute decompensated heart failure cause by stress induced
cardiomyopathy or ventricular stunning as a rare and fatal complication
of TAVI.
Surgical Management of Broad-based Sessile Vocal Cord Polyps: Transnasal Vocal Fold Polypectomy Versus Microlaryngoscopic Surgery- Our Experience in 159 Cases
Authors: Lin Shuchun , Lin Qin , Huang Xiaoting , Yu Qian , Wang Desheng
Published: December 2022

Objectives: In this study, we retrospectively reviewed and intended to
further compare the treatment outcomes and complications of office
transnasal vocal fold polypectomy (TVFP) with those of
microplarygoscopic surgery (MLS) for different clinical and
histopathological features of broad-based sessile vocal fold polyps.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of 159 consecutive
patients with broad-based sessile vocal fold polyps treated by TVFP or
MLS. The differences in efficacy and complication between these two
surgical techniques were compared according to the different types of
vocal fold polyps. Results: Satisfactory outcomes of both TVFP and MLS
treatments were reported in patients with edematous, gelatinous and
vascular types of vocal fold polyps (p > 0.05). The
efficacy of TVFP was slightly worse than MLS in fibrous polys group (p
< 0.05). The TVFP-treated patients did not exhibit obvious
complications, whereas several MLS-treated patients had suffered
different complications. Conclusion: The therapeutic effects of both
TVFP and MLS on the treatment of broad-based sessile vocal cord polyps
are related to their clinical characteristics and histological types.
Satisfactory outcomes are achieved in edematous, gelatinous, and
vascular types of polyps after either surgical procedure. TVFP has fewer
surgical complications than MLS which can be a preferred option for the
treatment of broad-based sessile vocal cord polys at outpatient setting.
TVFP also can be an alternative surgery option for patients who could
not tolerate general anesthesia or laryngeal suspension. In contrast,
MLS has proven to be particularly advantageous in patients who have
fibrous type of polyps.
Pulmonary embolism in an ESRD patient following minimal venotomy and milking for salvage of dysfunctional autogenous arteriovenous fistula
Authors: Rimal Ankit , Karki Bipin , Paudel Ashmita , Pradhan Utsav , Bhusal Kabi
Published: December 2022

Pulmonary embolism can be a complication following an attempted salvage
of a dysfuctional arteriovenous fistula (AVF). We report a case of
bilateral pulmonary embolism in a patient with underlying pericardial
effusion who, following minimal venotomy and milking of the AVF,
developed sudden and significant respiratory distress, and later
improved.
Modeling and classification of deaths due to Covid 19 based on machine learning technique
Authors: Alharbi Randa
Published: December 2022

Statistical classification is recently considered one of the most important and most common methods in machine learning models and consists of building models that define the target of research interest. There are many classification methods that can be used to predict the value of a response. In this article, we are interested in machine learning applications to classify the new deaths due to Covid-19. Under consideration BIC criterion, the experimental results have shown that the E (Equal variance) with four is the best mixture model. The convergence in the algorithm of expectation-maximization is satisfied after 167 iterations. The World Health Organization has presented the source of data over the period of March 2, 2020 to August 5, 2020.
Converse of Rensch's Rule is not Necessarily True in Millipedes
Authors: Cooper Mark
Published: December 2022

Previous studies on Rensch's rule showed tests in the Diplopoda. These produced correct results of hypo-allometry however they were somewhat misinterpreted. The original corroboration of the rule appeared to be incorrect.
Larval Development of Boulengerella cuvieri (Characiformes: Ctenoluciidae) in the Middle Tapajós River, Eastern Amazon, Brazil
Authors: Santos Letícia Aguiar dos
Published: December 2022

Larvae of Boulengerella cuvieri (Spix & Agassiz, 1829), popularly known as bicudas, were collected in the middle Tapajós River (state of Pará, Brazil) with plankton net through horizontal trawling in the subsurface of the water column and characterized using morphological analysis, meristic and morphometric, in order to provide valuable characters for identification of this species during early ontogeny. The larvae are altricial and had a standard length ranging from 3.06 to 30.06 mm, elongated and low body, head ranging from small to moderate, eyes from large to small, and from the flexion stage the maxilla and mandible began to elongate and form a pointed beak with teeth. The total myomeres range from 49 to 50 segments (32-36 preanal and 14-18 postanal). In more developed individuals, the dorsal and anal fins do not overlap, a taxonomic characteristic that, together with the total number of myomeres, differs from other sympatric congeners. We hope this study will expand the knowledge about the developmental biology of freshwater fish species from the Neotropical region.
A Latitudinal Gradient in Species Richness of Subgenus Tetraconasoma Verhoeff, 1924, not Sphaerotherium Brandt, 1833 (Diplopoda: Sphaerotheriida)?
Authors: Cooper Mark
Published: December 2022

The Tropical Conservativism Hypothesis and Biogeographical Conservativism Hypothesis were tested in forest millipedes. Latitudinal diversity gradient (LDG) was measured in the genus Sphaerotherium and Tetraconasoma to distinguish between the two hypotheses. There was a marginally significant correlation between the number of species and latitudinal degrees away from the equator in Tetraconasoma (r=-0.78091517, Z score=-1.48168825, n=5, p=0.06921166), not Sphaerotherium (r=-0.73029674, Z score=-0.92936295, n=4, p=0.17635049). The relationship in Tetraconasoma was shown to be significant (Spearman's Rho rs=-0.89443, p (2-tailed) = 0.04052). An evolutionary preference for temperate environments appearing to have led to climatic constraints on dispersal based primarily on precipitation seasonality gradients was previously suggested. The antennal cone cells in the Tetraconasoma are suggested to be responsible for this sensory adaptive radiation and variation.
“Man-Peafowl Conflict”-An Assessment in the Cultivated Crop lands of Kumbakonam Region of Tamil Nadu, India“Man-Peafowl Conflict”-An Assessment in the Cultivated Crop lands of Kumbakonam Region of Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Arunachalam Veeramani
Published: December 2022

The Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus also known as the Blue Peafowl was declared as the National bird of India during 1963 due to its ‘flagship’ value found on its glorious position in mythology and its widespread distribution and grandeur and comes in Schedule-I of the Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Many parts of India, the birds can be a nuisance to agriculture as they damage crops. The present study was made in the villages surrounded by Neelathanallur which is situated in the basin of Kollidam river. Line transect method were followed to estimate the population of the Indian Peafowl. The tree species used for roosting by peafowls were recorded and identified. The details of abundance and problems in selected cultivation areas were collected using questionnaire survey method. The study areas mostly dominated with crops cultivation and mainly cultivated by grains and vegetables. A total of 14 visits were made to the study sites of which a total of 50 sightings of peafowls were seen. About 26.25% of the observation shows the peafowls raid mainly on corn or maize plants followed by paddy field (23.11%), chilli (21.85%), cereals & grams (16.14%) respectively. The people living in the study sites does not have much impact due to peafowl. They are not doing any harm to the peafowl because they are worshipping the peacock as vehicle of Lord Subramania.
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome a Challenge in Treatment and Improvement in Quality Life of Older Dogs
Authors: Errante Paolo Ruggero
Published: December 2022

The canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects elderly dogs, leading to the emergence of anatomical and functional changes in the central nervous system and development of characteristic behavioral clinical signs, such as memory loss, alteration of the sleep/wake cycle, decreased response to visual and auditory stimuli and hygiene problems that affect the relationship between the animal and the tutor. Although there is no cure for this disease, early diagnosis and installation of treatment are fundamental to improving behavioral clinical signs, quality and increased life expectancy of geriatric dogs.
PEMANFAATAN MEDIA BERBASIS ISPRING SUITE UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI DAN HASIL BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK PADA PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA: LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors:   SMA Negeri 1 Pardasuka, Indri Yanti Agus ,   SMK Yasmida Ambarawa, Sepriyanti Evi ,   SMK Negeri 2 Kotabumi
Published: December 2022

One of the software that can be used in learning is iSpring Suite. This papers presents a literature review on the use of iSpring Suite as a learning media. The literature was taken from Google Scholar and filtered through Publish or Perish using the keyword “media pembelajaran bahasa berbasis iSpring Suite”. Journal articles that are used as references are published in the year range of 2017-2022. The results of the literature screening selected 7 journal articles that match certain criteria. The results of a review of journal articles show that iSpring Suite has been widely used and developed as a learning media and suitable for all levels of education. Therefore, iSpring Suite can be used as an option for the use and development of learning media to increase the motivation and learning outcomes of students.
STUDI LITERATUR: PEMANFAATAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS POWTOON PADA TEKS LAPORAN HASIL OBSERVASI
Authors:   SMP Negeri 3 Way Pengubuan, Septy Ariantina Rissa , Rahayuningsih Rahayuningsih ,   SMP Negeri 14 Mesuji
Published: December 2022

The use of cartoon media as a learning tool in the text of observation reports is the subject of this study. The purpose of this study is to find out if and how well animated media can be used to learn observation report text. This study employs a qualitative literature review as its methodology. Information/data sources and information/data sorting techniques in writing concentrate on research taken from bibliographical information, peruse, record, and handle research material from various understanding materials, including articles, diaries, course readings, and other exploratory results that relating to the subject of this study. Content analysis was used to examine the collected data. Based on this study's findings, it appears that using cartoon-based learning materials in the observation report's text is both feasible and effective as a learning tool, particularly for LHO text material. Additionally, the utilization of this media significantly improves LHO text learning.
Improving the Efficiency of Northern Delivery Management as a Tool to Ensure Sustainable Development of the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation
Authors:   FASI Eastern State Planning Center, Nikishova M.I. , Dvigubskiy A.V. ,   FASI Eastern State Planning Center, Grigoryev M.N. ,   The Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IMEMO),   LLC Gecon, Ivanitskaya E.V. ,   STC «Industrial Safety» CJSC
Published: December 2022

The Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation is a territory of large-scale projects that are primarily focused on the extraction, processing, and export of natural resources. The development of regions in these territories is associated with difficulties in self-sufficiency in food, and fuel and energy resources due to severe weather and climatic conditions and a special geographical location. In view of the vast territory, fragile ecosystem and very difficult conditions for survival, the principles of sustainable development, which imply maintaining a balance of economic, social, and environmental components, are of particular importance. The study of the problems contributes to the development of solutions aimed at ensuring the reliability of the implementation of northern delivery measures for the sustainable development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. The results are presented concerning the study of the regulatory framework related to the provision of northern delivery, as well as the study of objective factors that complicate the process of carrying out this set of measures. It is proposed to consider the problem of ensuring economic and food security by increasing the mechanisms for carrying out northern delivery activities. An assessment is given related to the existing problems, as well as organizational and legal mechanisms for the implementation of northern delivery, an analysis of monitoring systems and ensuring information transparency of the delivery process. As a result of the work, the specific measures were proposed to improve the reliability of supply. The digital twin system with new organizational and legal mechanisms, including the draft federal law «On northern delivery», will allow to efficiently manage current processes, use the scenario-based forecasting approaches, and assess the state of the progress of northern delivery in various sections.
Application of Pareto Optimization to Increase Detectivity of Fatigue Defects in Responsible Metal Structures
Authors:   MGSU, Kornilova A.V. , Khomchuk E.M. ,   MGSU
Published: December 2022

The main role in the occurrence of accidental destruction of metal structures is played by the operational defects, the most dangerous among them are fatigue cracks, which are the cause of brittle fracture. One of the efficient methods for increasing the reliability of defect detection is the use of several types of non-destructive testing with different physical phenomena underlying them. To obtain expert estimates of the detectability of fatigue cracks in the metal structures, a survey of specialists with subsequent statistical processing of its results was conducted. Three samples were subjected to statistical analysis: the detectability of a defect (32 combinations of types of non-destructive testing), the cost of inspection by each combination of types, and the time of inspection. The formation of samples of the cost and time of the inspection was carried out according to the current price lists considering the expert opinions on the complexity of the operations performed. Statistical analysis showed no correlation between the probability of detecting a defect, the cost and time of inspection of a metal structure by various combinations of types of non-destructive testing. To determine the optimal combinations of types of non-destructive testing, it is proposed to use Pareto method related to the multicriteria optimization methods and representing the process of simultaneous optimization of several conflicting objective functions in a given domain of definition. Further development of the proposed methodology involves the transition from point estimates of defect detection to more accurate probabilistic ones, the expansion of the statistical base and a reasonable increase in the number of considered factors.
Modeling the Trajectory of a Fire Extinguishing Agent Jet from a Fire Monitor under Disturbing Influences
Authors:   FSBEE HE Siberian Fire and Rescue Academy of EMERCOM of Russia, Pozharkova I.N. , Tsarichenko S.G. ,   NRU MGSU, Nemchinov S.G. ,   «FR» Engineering Centre of Fire Robots Technology, LLC
Published: December 2022

One of the important stages in the development of fire safety systems and determining the area of efficient fire extinguishing of robotic fire extinguishing installations using remotely controlled fire monitors is a calculation of the trajectory of the fire extinguishing agent jet. In the absence of disturbing influences, the jet trajectory is well described by mathematical models built based on the empirical data. However, in the presence of wind action in open space and automatic control mode, significant disturbing factors are introduced into the calculation of the jet trajectory, which make it difficult to construct the required trajectory of the fire extinguishing agent. To solve this problem, the algorithms were developed to simulate the movement of a jet under disturbing influences using the methods of computational fluid dynamics and verification based on the results of field tests. Algorithms of the computational fluid dynamics based on numerical methods for solving the equations of gas-hydrodynamics of flows (equations of conservation of energy, momentum, continuity, state, etc.) allow to model the corresponding processes with high accuracy. Based on the simulation results, the jet trajectory was obtained, and its comparison with the results of field experiments indicates that the use of computational fluid dynamics methods in particular the k–ε model (mass density and turbulence kinetic energy dissipation rate) allows to describe the jet trajectory from the fire monitor with a sufficiently high accuracy under disturbing influences. The obtained calculation methods can be used in the development of algorithms for automatic control of fire robots operating under wind load conditions, including for solving the problem of determining its identification by the deviation of the jet from the calculated trajectory.
Parenting Model and the Effects Toward Children’s Akhlaq: An Ethnographic Study of Coastal Community in Padang West Sumatera
Authors: Zen Auliya Rahmi , Zalnur Muhammad , K Munawir , Pratiwi Yunita , Rambe Anggi Afrina
Published: December 2022

This study aims to identify how the parenting style of parents in instilling morality in children among the people on the coast. This study uses a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach, data sources were taken to eight informants consisting of five female parents (mother), and three parents (male) through in-depth interviews selected using purposive sampling technique. All interview results were then analyzed using Miles and Huberman's qualitative analysis technique with four steps of analysis (data collection, data reduction, presentation and conclusion). Overall, the research findings found that, there are three forms of parenting carried out by coastal community parents in educating children's morals in their daily lives. The three patterns are first; authoritarian parenting, second; democratic, third; permissive. The results of this study can be used as initial data for future research in examining different issues related to this problem and other issues relevant to this context.
Ten Students' Motivation in Memorizing Quran: A Case Study at Rumah Quran in Padang Indonesia
Authors: Mutathahirin Mutathahirin , Muliati Indah , Hasnah Hasnah , Oktavia Gifa
Published: December 2022

This research aims to find out students' motivation in memorizing Quran at An-Nazhifa and Serambi Minang, Padang, Indonesia. This research is used a qualitative method with the case study approach. The data was collected by fourty eight samples through deep interviews chosen by purposive sampling. Fourty-eight samples are the management of Rumah Quran, six of them are ustadz and ustadzah, twenty students and twenty of them are students' parents. The result of the interview will be analyzed by using NVivo12. Overall, the analysis of the research shows that there are twelve students’ motivation, such as i) get reward by reading Quran, ii) become a theologian, iii) become an hafidz, iv) achieve the goals easier, v) make the parents happy, vi) get a chance to help their parents on the afterlife, vii) to study and get the scholarship, ix) family's encouragement, x) want to be Quran's teacher. These motivations can be the encouragement for the students to be hafidz Quran. Hopefully, this research can be a reference for the teacher and parents to encourage their children in memorizing Quran