bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
International Real Estate Review
Authors:   Derby University, Apergis Nicholas
Published: October 2021

Given that the literature on the impact of natural disasters on house prices is highly limited, this paper combines data on natural disasters and house prices from 117 countries, which span the period 2000-2018 and a panel regression method to estimate the effects of natural disasters on house prices. The findings document that natural disasters lead to lower house prices, with the results surviving a number of robustness tests. When examining the impacts of natural disasters by type, the findings highlight that geological disasters exert the strongest (negative) impact on house prices. The results also illustrate the negative impact of those disasters on house prices when also taking the distinction between small and large disasters into account. The findings provide important implications for policymakers and property investors. Lower house prices in countries that experience natural disasters events could significantly signify lower consumption and investment (the wealth effect), with further negative spillovers to the real economy. Economic policymakers could implement low-tax policies or quantitative easing schemes to support these areas/countries. The findings exemplify the need for governments and policymakers to mitigate climate change effects on housing by adopting new and more environmentally friendly technologies and energy sources.
International Real Estate Review
Authors:   Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Oust Are , Eidjord Ole Martin ,   Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Published: October 2021

The aim of this paper is to test whether Google search volume indices can be used to predict house prices and identify bubbles in the housing market. We analyze the data that pertain to the 2006?2007 U.S. housing bubble, taking advantage of the heterogeneous house price development in both bubble and non-bubble states in the U.S. Using 204 housing-related keywords, we test both single search terms and indices that comprise search term sets to see whether they can be used as housing bubble indicators. We find that several keywords perform very well as bubble indicators. Among all of the keywords and indices tested, the Google search volume for ¡§Housing Bubble¡¨ and ¡§Real Estate Agent¡¨, and a constructed index that contains the twelve best-performing search terms score the highest at both detecting bubbles and not erroneously detecting non-bubble states as bubbles. A new housing bubble indicator may help households, investors, and policy makers receive advanced warning about future housing bubbles. Moreover, we show that the Google search outperforms the well-established consumer confidence index in the U.S. as a leading indicator of the housing market.
International Real Estate Review
Authors:   National University of Singapore, Lum Sau Kim , Zhou Xuefeng ,   National University of Singapore, Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies
Published: October 2021

This erratum corrects (1) the year in the Abstract, and (2) the value in Table A.1 in the published version of the paper appearing in the Winter Issue of the International Real Estate Review (2019, Vol. 22, No. 4, (2019), 597-625). Specifically, in line 2 of the Abstract, the line should read "... declining since 2006¨ instead of "... declining since the 1990s¨. In addition, in Table A.1 of the Appendix, the "3-room flat¨ monthly household income ceiling for 1994 should be "$1000e¨ and not "$3000e¨. All online versions of this article have been corrected.
International Real Estate Review
Authors:   MDE Enterprises, LLC, Edelstein Michael D. , Edelstein Robert H. ,   University of California at Berkeley
Published: October 2021

The fundamental message of this paper is simple and fourfold. The world has endured many economic - financial frenzies, panics, and crises that, at first glance, appear to be remarkable and special, but upon closer examination, mirror each other in several ways. Typically, these historical economic crises are resultant of excessive debt, contain a trigger event that creates a "crisis in confidence", suffer a boom bust cycle with significantly enhanced financial and economic volatilities, and generate a boom bust cycle that leads to major contagion effects across the financial and real sectors and spreads internationally. Our analysis as a case study examines and demonstrates that the Great Financial Crisis of 2007-2008 exhibits extraordinary causal features and similarities with the Long Depression of 1873.
International Real Estate Review
Authors:   Wichita State University, Miles William
Published: October 2021

Asset prices and fundamentals can move apart, as is the case during bubble episodes. However, they should exhibit a stable relationship in the long run. For UK housing, previous studies have investigated whether house prices share a long run relationship with income. Results thus far have not yet found such stability in the interaction of the two variables. These previous papers have imposed linear adjustment on the relationship. Nonlinear adjustment, however, has been shown to be a feature in a number of housing market relationships. In this study, we utilize a data set that consists of home prices relative to first time buyer income for the UK and its twelve constituent regions, which gives us a direct measure of affordability. We test for the stationarity of the home price/first time buyer income ratio with linear tests, and, as in past studies, fail to find a long run relationship. However, we then employ a nonlinear test, and find a stationary relationship for the UK and seven of the twelve regions. In particular, the regions closest to London appear most clearly to have a stationary relationship between home prices and income.
The outcome of telemedicine services for COVID-19 patients in “Al-Anbar” province west of Iraq
Authors: Ali Jasim Mahir , Ghazzay Hazim , Noaman Haitham , Khalil Mothana , Johna Samir
Published: October 2021

Background: The rapid spread of COVID-19 disease in Iraq has been a daunting challenge. Given the overwhelmed Iraqi healthcare system, healthcare directors struggled to manage this unprecedented crisis. The role of telemedicine during the coronavirus pandemic has evolved to allow for social distancing while providing appropriate health care to the community at large. Telemedicine emerged as a reasonable solution to deliver appropriate care to COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. Objectives: This study explores the role of telemedicine using the “WhatsApp” application between doctors and patients at home in the “Al-Anbar” province west of Iraq. Patients and Methods: All patients diagnosed with COVID-19 disease who were managed by a group of physicians willing to offer telemedicine service in many cities of the ”Al-Anbar” province west of Iraq were included in this study. Patients’ demographics included age, gender, disease severity, and mortality rate. All patients were followed until they were declared cured of the disease or otherwise. The telemedicine service was provided using the “WhatsApp” platform. The data were entered into a digital database for final analysis. Results: from April through July 2020, at the beginning of the disease in Iraq, 716 patients were managed inclusive of diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up using telemedicine services. Of these, 414 (57.8%) were male, and 302 (42.2%) were female. Of the males, 12 patients succumbed to the disease, resulting in a survival rate of 97.10%, whereas of the females, nine patients succumbed to the disease, resulting in a survival rate of 97.02%. Most COVID-19 patients contracted mild-to-moderate disease with a reported mortality rate of 1.2%. Those with severe disease had a higher mortality rate of 17.5%. There was a statistically significant association between the mortality rate and increasing age and COVID-19 disease severity. Conclusions: We believe that our experience using telemedicine in its most basic form proved effective in managing COVID-19 patients in areas where resources are scarce. It provided essential health care while minimizing the risk of disease spread among healthcare workers, patients, and their families.
Evaluation Of Cruiser Traffic Variables In Seaports Of The Republic Of Croatia
Authors:   University of Split, Račić Maja , Balić Katarina , Pavlinović Mira , Mišura Antonija ,   University of Split
Published: October 2021

The paper analyses the data on ship and passenger availability in the busiest ports in the Republic of Croatia. In order to evaluate the variables related to cruiser traffic in seaports in the period from 2015 to 2023 in the Republic of Croatia, it was first necessary to determine the following most important variables of the proposed model: the port of Dubrovnik, the port of Split, the port of Zadar, the port of Rijeka and the port of Šibenik. The trends in passenger traffic from 2015 to 2023 for the five most important cruise ports in the Republic of Croatia were investigated. The values of the selected model variables were quantified on an index scale from zero to 100. This form of tourism is becoming more and more present on the international tourist market, offering numerous favourable opportunities, especially in the Mediterranean area. Due to its geo-traffic position, mild climate and rugged coastline, the Republic of Croatia is one of the most desirable cruising destinations in the world. The aim of this paper is to investigate and evaluate the cruise traffic variables of the busiest ports in the Republic of Croatia and to compare the observed ports with the port of Barcelona, as one of the most important ports for cruise ships in the Mediterranean. The conducted research indicates the constant growth of this form of tourism in the Republic of Croatia with the obligation to implement well-thought-out policies and strategies in order to achieve long-term sustainability.
Addressing Maritime Industry Feedback For Continuous Improvement: A Process Model
Authors:   John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation, Estimo Emeliza T. , Aguilar Geneveve M. ,   John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation
Published: October 2021

Stakeholders’ satisfaction is essential for sustainability. It provides opportunities for learning the strengths and weaknesses of an institution or organization to design and improve the quality of its services to promote goodwill and effective partnerships with the industry and the community. This descriptive study discusses and illustrates how a leading maritime university implements a process model for addressing industry feedback in the Philippines based on a trend of data gathered for nine consecutive years (2011 – 2019). This paper also mentions the actions taken by the University to address the issues and concerns raised by the industry stakeholders represented by shipping company Presidents, Crewing Managers, and Training Officers, particularly on the quality of graduates that it produces vis-à-vis the expectations of the industry. This study used the mixed methods of gathering data. The results revealed a trend in the level of satisfaction of the industry stakeholders, which point to a consistently high level of satisfaction with minimal declines at certain points from the quality of students that the school is producing to the quality of services provided over the years. Certain factors have been discussed as possibly influential in the decline of the stakeholders’ level of satisfaction. After implementing the work processes to address industry feedback, it was found to be working well and is now being considered by the administration as one of its best practices. To date, the University is continuously maximizing all strategies possible to sustain its performance in meeting the industry’s expectations.
The Lightship Mass Calculation Model Of A Merchant Ship By Empirical Methods
Authors:   University of Zagreb, Slapničar Vedran , Zadro Katarina ,   Zagreb, Ložar Viktor ,   University of Zagreb, Ćatipović Ivo ,   University of Zagreb
Published: October 2021

Estimating the lightship mass is an important factor in the early stage of ship design given its impact on shipbuilding costs. The mass of the hull and equipment, as well as its distribution, affects the hull strength, deadweight, and stability of the ship. Furthermore, a good estimate of the lightship mass in the preliminary phase is very important for defining the construction costs as accurately as possible. As the time available to the designer in the conceptual or preliminary phase of ship design is often limited, the methods used to determine the lightship mass must be reliable, fast, and effective. The paper presents and analyzes methods for estimating the lightship mass that are based on empirical data of built ships. Several empirical methods were combined and calibrated to establish the least-squares method which combination gives the value of the lightship mass closest to the one given in the collected database for three types of merchant ships: tankers, bulk carriers, and container ships. The paper presents the results of the calculations of the masses of hull steel, outfitting, machinery, and superstructure. It can be concluded that the presented model for all three types of merchant ships gives satisfactory results.
On Education And Training In Maritime Communications And The Gmdss During The Covid-19
Authors:   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Alexandrov Chavdar , Grozev Grozdyu ,   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Dimitrov Georgi ,   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Hristov Avgustin ,   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy
Published: October 2021

This paper presents the experience of Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy (NVNA) teaching staff in providing education and training to students in Maritime communications and the GMDSS during the pandemic crisis. Within a one-year time period including a number of complete and partial lockdowns, many courses were organized in the Academy following all restrictions imposed by the situation. An attempt to find a solution for on-line/distance learning, practical face-to-face training with simulators and a combination thereof by using web-based information technologies is described. A methodology is presented where simulators have been used during complete lockdowns for on-line training, remaining in compliance with the requirements of IMO, international and national rules and regulations, such as SOLAS International Convention, the International Convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers STCW78/95 and Ordinance No.6 on seafarers’ competence in the republic of Bulgaria. Advantages and disadvantages of on-line education and training in Maritime communications and the GMDSS are analyzed in depth. Examination results are presented in comparison with results of traditional education and training provided before the pandemic crisis. Some ideas for development and improvement of teaching methodologies based on modern web-based information technologies are discussed in the conclusions.
Implementation Of A Systematic Materials Selection Method In The Preliminary Design Of Propeller Shafts
Authors:   University of Split, Roldo Liane , Vulić Nenad ,   University of Split
Published: October 2021

The materials selection charts also known as “Ashby” charts are a versatile tool in engineering design. The use of such material property charts is due to technical difficulties in specifying properties during the design of a complex and major component as in the case of a propeller shaft. In addition, the tool combines innovation, minimizes design failures and practicality to technology. The aim of the research is to present the methodology for selecting the most convenient material for a given shaft and its performance. Using a propeller shaft as showcase, the method is based on the analysis of the materials selection charts and of the material performance index of EDUPACK from GRANTA Design. The required properties may be: tensile strength, yield strength, fatigue strength, impact strength and resistance to corrosion, where not all of them are necessarily explicitly expressed. The Ashby charts, with their consistent results seem to be the proper tool for the eventual future proposal for the extension the UR M68 formula for the propeller shaft diameter to stainless steels.
Modeling Of The Dependence Of Co2 Contained In The Exhaust Gases On The Amount Of Hydrogen Gas Supplied To The Engine
Authors:   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Hristov Hristo , Bakalov Ivailo ,   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Shopov Bogdan ,   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Yovkov Dobromir ,   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy
Published: October 2021

The idea of this publication is to show how mathematical modeling presents dependence of CO2 in the exhaust gases. Using quadratic function obtained results are with good approximation. The future below to hydrogen about marine uses. Mathematical modeling is the best way to show how we can make an experiment with small database and that with mathematical function we receive a full picture of problem that we research with data which can’t receive with real experiment.
The Stand For Fin Drives Energy Testing
Authors:   Polish Naval Academy, Grządziela Andrzej , Kluczyk Marcin ,   Polish Naval Academy, Batur Tomislav ,   University of Split
Published: October 2021

The development of recreational diving and the new biomimetic vehicles for civilian and military purposes indicates that fins drives’ effectiveness should be a standard research procedure. The different sizes, construction and technical solutions of fin thrusters are the reason that no standard has been introduced for evaluating their efficiency. The paper presents an episode of the research carried out as part of a project financed by The National Centre for Research and Development in Poland concerning fin drives development. The first chapter presents a literature analysis of currently used research methods. A different approach to assessing efficiency was indicated, ranging from the study of the diver’s respiratory efficiency to the manipulator measurement methods. The hydrodynamic parameters, which analyzed the propellers, including fins, and the fish swimming motility characteristics, were indicated. The next chapter presents the water tunnel for basic research with measuring equipment and the range of applications. The methodology for assessing the hydrodynamic and energy efficiency of fin’s drives is presented in the third chapter. The fins’ kinematics and dynamics analysis indicated an initial set of geometric, kinematic, and dynamic parameters for energy and functional assessment purposes. The scope of available tests covered issues complex to quantify unambiguously; hence the obtained results were initial. The form made this assessment of successive pool tests, the aim of which was to analyze the kinematics of the fin’s operation. The trials of a representative fins thruster and the comments indicate the test stand’s practical use for testing various propellers.
Introduction Of 3D Printing Into Marine Electrical Engineering Education – A Case Study
Authors:   University of Split, Kuzmanić Ivica , Vujović Igor ,   University of Split, Kulenović Zlatan ,   University of Split, Petković Miro ,   University of Split
Published: October 2021

The research on 3D printing aboard ships is already under way. The private sector and the navy are both experimenting with its usage. This type of education is however missing in mariner education (e.g. Electrotechnical Officer) and in International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) alike. Various authors have proposed that 3D printing should be included in the STCW standard courses. This paper describes an example of introduction of 3D printing into marine electrical engineering education at the Faculty of Maritime Studies in Split. The class is mandatory for this study. This is performed through “learning by doing” technique.
Metaphysics of Reality: Pragmatico-Analytic Interpretation of Wittgenstein's Philosophical Approach
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Synytsia Andrii
Published: October 2021

The article examines Ludwig Wittgenstein’s views on the world and human beings in it. It is emphasized that the philosopher, in addition to paying a lot of attention to the study of language, which determined the basis of his method of cognition, followed a number of worldview ideas about reality. They were supported by the achievements of physics of that time, although Wittgenstein himself argued that the study of reality is not possible without understanding the metaphysical issues concerning the unspeakable, supernatural, spiritual, and so on. It shows how Wittgenstein interpreted the world and reality, distinguished between different levels of being, studied logical atoms, not laws, analyzed facts, not things, comprehended not only the macrocosm but also the microcosm, and as a result built a pragmatic ontological-cosmological conception, in which humans and the way of their being in the world occupied a significant place.
Alienation as a Problem in Heidegger’s Philosophy
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Pavlov Nikolay
Published: October 2021

The concept of alienation is important part of the 20th century leftwing social criticism and a key theme of Western Marxism and critical theory. It also has a significant impact on various existentialist-inspired cultural criticism. The development of the social and economic dynamics in recent decades has aroused interest for a different interpretations of this classic question. The following text is an attempt for ontological rethinking of the problem through the existential concepts of Martin Heidegger. This happens with the interpretive reading of several of those key concepts.
Tarnovo Church Council in 1360 and the Bulgarian-Jewish Religious Conflict from 1350ies
Authors:   Trakia University, Saldzhiev Hristo
Published: October 2021

The article focuses on problems relating to the Jewish community’s origin in medieval Tarnovo, the reasons that provoked the Bulgarian-Jewish conflict from the 1350ies and its aftermaths. The hypothesis that Tarnovo Jews originated from Byzantine and appeared in medieval Bulgarian capital at the end of the 12th century as manufacturers of silk is proposed. The religious clash from the 1350ies is ascribed to the influence exerted by some Talmudic anti-Christian texts on the local Jewish community, to the broken inner status-quo between Christians and Jews after the second marriage of the Bulgarian tsar Ivan Alexander and to the reactions of part of the Christian population against the breach of this status-quo.
Wittgenstein on Other Minds
Authors:   Agarparra College, Naik Kailashkanta
Published: October 2021

When philosophy of mind goes into every detail in explaining about consciousness and its every aspect, the problem of other minds being its part is not spared. In such context going against the traditional way of giving justification Wittgenstein novel approach to other minds is remarkable and is close to the phenomenological understanding. The analysis of the sensation of pain as one of its important factors in solving the other minds problem is unique and it is this that proves how Wittgenstein dissolves the problem rather than giving a solution. This article focuses Wittgenstein’s two important factors: Private Language Argument and the concept of the sensation of pain in dissolving the issue. And in this I have made an attempt to show how his novelty in approaching this problem gains importance even today.
Facets of the Hospitality Philosophy: Filotexnia
Authors:   Zaporizhzhia National University, Bortnykov Yevhenii , Oleksenko Roman ,   Dmytro Motornyi Tavria State Agrotechnological University, Chuieva Inna ,   Zaporizhzhia National University, Konoh Olena ,   Zaporizhzhia National University, Konoh Andriy ,   Zaporizhzhia National University
Published: October 2021

Purpose. Considers the possibility of establishing the Hospitality Philosophy as an independent field of philosophical knowledge. Theoretical basis. Theoretical basis for this issue is the numerous philosophical researches on the topic of hospitality (anthropological, phenomenological, ethical, social-philosophical etc.) and the analysis of its essence and paradigmatic antinomy in the historicalphilosophical way. Scientific novelty. The article attempts to revitalise the notion of philotechnics (φιλοτεχνία) as 'the art of taking care of the guest's welfare' as a possible basic concept of contemporary philosophy of hospitality, which is able to reflect its nature most concisely, including its utilitarian and extra-utilitarian functions – not only a high service level, but also a “humane” attitude towards the guest. Findings. It has been summarized that modern hospitality as a specific human activity needs its own philosophy, which would comprehensively analyze the concept, study the facets and forms of its manifestations, define the worldview paradigm, form a methodology and be able to lead to an understanding of the goals of hospitality, to orient modern hospitality models to achieve certain and clear quality indicators while respecting historically verified value constants.
“The Problem of Education is New for Every Next Generation” (Whitehead)
Authors:   University of Veliko Tarnovo, Tsatsov Dimitar
Published: October 2021

The review is for a new study by Prof. Veselin Petrov, which is dedicated to the application of A. Whitehead's philosophical ideas in education and learning. For the Anglo-American thinker, this is an area that is very important for the development of civilization and therefore devotes dozens of studies on this topic.
Facilitating Students’ Speaking Task Using YouTube During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Musliadi Musliadi , Yunus Reski Yusrini Islamiah , Ramadhana Muhammad Affan
Published: October 2021

This study investigates students' perception of the use of YouTube to facilitate undergraduate students' speaking activities. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative research. The sampling system is done randomly and takes 40 students as a sample. The questionnaire has two parts, followed by ten questions with five answer choices using a Likert scale covering strongly disagree to strongly agree. The result of the study shows that 80% of students access YouTube because YouTube is very interesting, 75% of students say YouTube is an easy media to access, 80% of students say YouTube can be used as a learning resource (80%), and 85% of students use YouTube as a medium for doing speaking tasks. The student response to the use of YouTube as the media of facilitating students' speaking tasks is very positive, where 72% of students stated they strongly agreed if the practice of speaking through YouTube was applied, and 20% of students agreed. In general, student responses in using YouTube to facilitate students speaking activities in distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic are very positive.
Formación de habilidades blandas en los estudiantes de la Universidad Católica de El Salvador
Authors: Jiménez Iris Yamileth
Published: October 2021

Esta investigación tuvo como propósito principal clasificar las habilidades blandas de los estudiantes de la Universidad Católica de El Salvador. Se atendieron a tres categorías las habilidades blandas que el siglo XXI exige al profesional, se identificó los tipos de habilidades blandas que los alumnos poseen actualmente; y los tipos de habilidades blandas que se forman en los alumnos dentro del proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje. El estudio se realizó a través de una investigación cualitativa y para la recolección de datos se aplicó la técnica de la encuesta a 343 estudiantes de primer y quinto año de las cuatro facultades, la entrevista a 24 docentes de materias humanísticas, materias comunes y de especialidad; y la observación dentro del salón de clases de los mismos docentes que participaron en la investigación. Se encontró que las habilidades blandas que los estudiantes poseen son trabajo en equipo, comunicación, perseverancia, resolución de problemas y orientación al servicio. Mientras que los docentes manifestaron que las habilidades blandas que desarrollan en clases son la comunicación, empatía, puntualidad, solidaridad, respeto, amabilidad, trabajo en equipo y responsabilidad.
O surgimento dos documentos pessoais e os modernos processos de identificação: o caso do Haiti
Authors: Pericles Nathanael , Ricoldi Arlene Martinez
Published: October 2021

O artigo irá tratar das raízes do problema histórico da “falta de documentação” no Haiti e seu contexto atual. Com base em uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, o trabalho irá abordar o surgimento dos documentos como técnicas de controle da população, a partir do surgimento do que Foucault (2005) denomina biopoder. Originários do continente europeu, os documentos de identidade se disseminam por todo o mundo para permitir, entre outras razões (como reconhecimento e garantia de direitos sociais), o deslocamento humano. O centralizado sistema haitiano de documentação, em meio aos problemas socioeconômicos e políticos do país, sofre com a falta de recursos, inconsistências e ausência de qualificação de pessoal burocrático, sem um impacto consistente no sentido de democratizar seu acesso. Ainda assim, os avanços conquistados parecem resultar em grande parte na forte onda migratória que o país tem observado desde o início dos anos 2010.Palavras-Chave: Documentos pessoais; Estado; Haiti; Cidadania; Burocracia; Políticas públicas.
DOS TEMPOS DE COLÔNIA À DEMOCRACIA ATUAL: UMA ANÁLISE SOBRE ARRANJOS INSTITUCIONAIS E DESIGUALDADE SOCIAL NA AMÉRICA LATINA
Authors: Lira Evertton , Amelotti Luiza
Published: October 2021

Qual o efeito dos arranjos institucionais sobre a desigualdade social? Regimes democráticos podem ser definidos como uma série de regras e procedimentos que objetivam transferir poder político e acomodar conflitos. Uma vez que o sistema esteja mais consolidado e permita maior acesso ao poder, é esperado que isso se traduza em menores níveis de desigualdade. O objetivo deste artigo é testar o efeito do desenho institucional dos países ao longo da história sobre a desigualdade social. Nossas hipóteses são, de maneira geral, que (a) países com colonização menos extrativista e (b) com regimes democráticos mais sólidos e plurais têm menor desigualdade em função de suas instituições. Para testar essas hipóteses, empregamos modelos de regressão em painel, utilizando como unidade de análise os países da América Latina no período 1980-2019. Os principais resultados apontam que a democracia tem efeitos negativos sobre a pobreza e a desigualdade de renda. Da mesma forma, países que se constituíram sob grandes desigualdades sociais continuaram reproduzindo suas instituições e, consequentemente, a desigualdade.
POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DURANTE A COVID 19: O PIONEIRISMO DO PROJETO “PILA VERDE” NO MUNICÍPIO DE SANTIAGO-RS.
Authors: Chaves Darlene Cristina Colaço , Colvero Ronaldo Bernardino , Nogueira Carmem Regina Dorneles
Published: October 2021

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar os resultados alcançados pelo projeto o “Pila Verde”, iniciado durante a pandemia da Covid-19. Esta estratégia em política pública municipal foi lançada em 05 de junho de 2020, na cidade de Santiago-RS, através de ação conjunta entre Gestão Pública Municipal, Secretaria Municipal do Meio Ambiente, Feirantes da Agricultura Familiar e demais lideranças. A ideia foi incentivar as pessoas a separar os resíduos domésticos e consequentemente diminuir os custos com a destinação final para aterros da região. A pesquisa caracterizou-se como um estudo de caso, fazendo análise empírica de dados, a partir de entrevista semiestrutrada, além de revisão bibliográfica. Foram, também, trabalhados dados da plataforma online da Prefeitura Municipal de Santiago, onde foram coletadas informações sobre o projeto sob enfoque, juntamente a documentos relacionados à legislação ambiental e gestão de resíduos no Brasil e Rio Grande do Sul. Dentre os resultados preliminares, foi possível observar o impacto econômico do projeto, trazendo economicidade aos cofres da cidade, bem como a melhoria na gestão de resíduos e a importância do trabalho coletivo entre poder público e sociedade civil na efetivação do “Pila Verde”.
QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF DEFERASIROX IN BULK AND PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION BY UV SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC METHOD
Authors: Marathe G. M , Pande V. V. , Patil P. H. , Mutha R. E. , Bari S. B ,   H.R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Karwand Naka, Shirpur, Dist. Dhule 425405, Maharashtra, India.
Published: October 2021

A simple, fast and reliable zero order spectrophotometric method was developed for determination of deferasirox in bulk and pharmaceutical dosage forms. Beer’s law was obeyed in concentration range of 2–12 µ/ml deferasirox at 245.6 nm wavelength. The correlation coefficient was found to be (r2 = 0.999), precision (repeatability % RSD 1.29), percentage recovery 100.054±0.271. The detection limit (DL) and quantitation limit (QL) were 0.247 µg/ml and 0.75 µg/ml respectively. The proposed method was found to be simple, accurate, precise, reproducible and gave an acceptable recovery of the analyte, which could be directly and easily applied to analysis of bulk and pharmaceutical tablet formulations of deferasirox.
MELT GRANULATION: AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL GRANULATION TECHNIQUES
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutics Modern College of Pharmacy, Sector No.21 Yamuna Nagar , Nigdi, Pune 411044, Maharashtra, India., Desai U.S , Chaudhari P.D , Bhavsar D.B. , Chavan R.P.
Published: October 2021

Melt granulation is a size enlargement process in which the addition of a binder that melts or softens at relatively low temperatures (about 60o C) is used to achieve agglomeration of solid particles in the formulation. The process utilizes materials that are effective as granulating agents when they are in the softened or molten state. This process can be used for the preparation of sustained released dosage forms by using lipophilic polymers, such as glycerol monostearate, a combination of a hydrophobic material such as a starch derivative and stearic acid. It also can be used to prepare fast release melt granules by utilizing water-soluble polymers and surfactants, such as PEG and poloxomers. Melt granulation is one of the most widely applied processing techniques in the array of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
EFFECTIVENESS OF MICROWAVE DRYING IN IMPROVING GRANULE CHARACTERISTICS IN TABLETS
Authors:   Department of Quality Assurance Technique Padmashree Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s College Of Pharmacy, Vilad ghat Ahmednagar. 414111, Maharashtra. India., Tarkase K. N , Tarkase M. K. , Deshpande A. P. , Wagh V. S. , Dokhe M. D.
Published: October 2021

In the present study, metformin hydrochloride is used as model drug and the granules were formed by using tray drying and microwave technique. The granules prepared by microwave technique and tray dryer technique are evaluated for parameters such as amount of fines, drying time, bulk density, compressibility and angle of repose. The study indicated that the granules retained their structure in comparison with the conventional drying process. The prepared granules were compressed into tablets and evaluated for hardness, friability, disintegration, and dissolution. Moreover, the microwave drying effectively improves the characteristics of granules in tablets. By adopting microwave drying technique, tablets can be prepared in less duration of time, at least 10 times less than with tray drying procedure. This can prove to be time, energy and cost efficient. The microwave technique rather advantagous because the heating or drying process is by radiation rather than conduction and convection as in conventional methods of drying and transferring heat to every molecule at same time and intensity. The only necessary criterion for microwave drying is the polarity of the solvent to be evaporated.
A SIMPLE AND RAPID HPLC METHOD FOR ESTIMATION OF DIMETHICONE FROM FORMULATIONS
Authors:   Indeus Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd SU Motors Complex Balrajeshwar Road, Opp. Model Town Mulund (W), Mumbai 400080, Maharashtra, India., Jadhav J. J , Mungekar S , Velada J. V. , Doshi H. A. , Gajbe V. , Raunak K.
Published: October 2021

A simple, sensitive, precise and specific normal phase high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method was developed and validated for the determination of dimethicone from tablet dosage forms. It was found that the excipients used in the tablet dosage form did not interfere in the quantification of dimethicone. The HPLC separation was carried out by normal phase chromatography on Princeton Sphere Cyano, 250 x 4.6mm, 5µ with a mobile phase composed of hexane : ethanol : ethyl acetate (80:20:0.2) in isocratic mode at a flow rate of 0.5mL/min. Dimethicone was quantified using a refractive index detector. The calibration curve for dimethicone was linear from 1.75 to 3.25 mg/mL. The inter-day and intra-day precisions were found to be within limits. The proposed method has adequate sensitivity, reproducibility and specificity for the determination of dimethicone from tablet dosage forms.
ANTI ATHEROSCLEROTIC EFFECT OF ETHANOLIC STEM EXTRACT OF CISSUS QUADRANGULARIS LINN
Authors:   Govt. Medical College Thiruvananthapuram- 695011, Kerala, India, Soumya V.S. , Dominic S
Published: October 2021

Atherosclerosis and the subsequent complications cause many deaths world wide. Though many medications like statins and surgical procedures are available to tackle this problem, none of them is hazard free. In the present study the ethanolic extract of the plant Cissus quadrangularis, traditionally used for many ailments including elevated blood cholesterol is evaluated scientifically on rat model of hypercholesterolemia for its antiatherosclerotic effect. The study done in atherogenic diet induced hypercholesterolemic rats, in comparison with the standard drug Atorvastatin revealed the dose dependent effect of the extract to increase the antioxidant levels like SOD and catalase and to decrease the damage due to lipid peroxidation. Moreover, the plant exhibited significant anticoagulant and membrane stabilizing effect apart from decreasing LDL and VLDL and increasing HDL level, all relevant in the prevention of complications due to atherosclerosis. Histopathological examination of liver and coronary artery of the treated rats also suggested the protective effect of the extract in atherosclerosis.
Assessing the impact of hydropower constructions on functioning of Dniester and Prut rivers ecosystems within the Hydroeconex project
Authors:   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Andreev Nadejda , Zubcov Elena ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Ene Antoaneta ,   "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Romania, Trombitsky Ilya ,   International Association of River Keepers “Eco-Tiras”, Republic of Moldova, Kovalyshyna Svetlana ,   International Association of River Keepers “Eco-Tiras”, Matygin Alexandr S. ,   Hydrometeorologiccl Center for Black and Azov Seas
Published: October 2021

The article reflects on the main issues, research methodologies and achievements of the project HydroEcoNex, a transboundary project carried out by a consortium of research institutes, NGO and a university – Institute of Zoology, International association of river keepers “Eco-Tiras” (Republic of Moldova), ”Dunărea de Jos” University of Galati (Romania), as well as Ukrainian Scientific Center of Ecology of the Sea and Hydrometeorological Center for Black and Azov Seas. Among the main obtained results are the development of a common methodology with various set of indicators for assessing hydropower impact and climate change, assessment of lost ecosystem services, sharing of generated knowledge to students and researchers, endowment of the research laboratories with advanced research equipment.
Maintaining of good water quality – a prerequisite for healthy farmed fish
Authors:   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Zubcov Elena , Andreev Nadejda ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Ungureanu Laurenția ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Miron Liviu Dan ,   Ion Ionescu de la Brad Iasi University of Life Sciences, Romania, Bagrin Nina ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Zubcov Natalia ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Bulat Dumitru ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Biletchi Lucia ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Vulpe Vasile ,   Ion Ionescu de la Brad Iasi University of Life Sciences, Romania
Published: October 2021

Water quality is one of the key factors in maintenance of fish health. The current article revises the effects of various water quality parameters on fish health, methods of quality analysis and diagnosis of fish health, as well as methods for improving the water quality in fish ponds, aiming to reduce the fish health risks. The synthesis is a joint work of an international consortium formed from scientists of the Institute of Zoology and Ion Ionescu de la Brad Iasi University of Life Sciences, which allows a broader view on the fish health issue for identification of sustainable solutions for fish farmers from the Republic of Moldova and Romania.
Molecular Detection of Ampicillin Resistant Genes in E. coli Isolates from ‎Dogs in India
Authors: Mustapha M. , Goel P. , Jain V. K.
Published: October 2021

The most common cause of urinary tract infection in dogs is uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC). This condition often presents with vaginal discharge, dribbling of urine, straining or vocalization while urinating due to pain. Furthermore, the following signs are also noticeable: hematuria, lethargy, proteinuria, dysuria, cystitis, and oliguria. The aim of this research was to investigate the genes of ampicillin resistance in E. coli isolates from dogs with urinary tract infections. Out of 103 urine samples cultured (Blood agar, MacConkey’s lactose agar and Eosin methylene blue agar), 24.3% were positive for uropathogenic Escherichia coli. The positive isolates were further subjected to antimicrobial sensitivity test and PCR analysis. All the uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolates were resistant to ampicillin while 96% were resistant to Cloxacillin and Oxytetracycline.  Susceptibility to Meropenem, Gentamicin and Amikacin were 64 %, 44 % and 40% respectively. All the 25 strains of the E. coli were identified to be resistant to two or more antibiotics. The PCR result showed the presence of blaAMPC in all the samples and 60 % had blaTEM genes responsible for ampicillin resistance. However, none of the isolates were positive for the blaSHV gene.The presence of the blaAMPC and blaTEM genes in the dogs studied resulted in ampicillin resistance, with blaAMPC being the most commonly detected ampicillin gene in Escherichia coli in the study area. Meropenem was also found to be a good choice for treating uropathogenic E. coli infection in dogs.
Prevalence of Avian Haemosporidian Parasites in Village Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) from Kwami, Gombe State, Nigeria
Authors: Lawal J. R. , Ibrahim U. I. , Biu A. A. , Musa H. I.
Published: October 2021

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of avian haemosporidian parasites in village chickens in Kwami, Gombe State, Nigeria using microscopy and the associated risk factors using structured questionnaires. To achieve this goal, blood samples were collected from 346 apparently healthy village chickens in Kwami of Gombe State, and a total of 45 farmers were interviewed using structured questionnaires. Microscopy revealed an overall prevalence of 20.8% (72/346) for haemosporidian parasites comprising of Plasmodium spp. with 41 (11.8%; 95% CI = 8.9 – 15.7) and Haemoproteus spp. 23 (6.6%; 95% CI = 4.5 – 9.8) as single infection and mixed infection of Plasmodium + Haemoproteus spp. having 8 (2.3%; 95% CI = 1.2 – 4.5). Prevalence of avian haemosporidian parasites was significantly higher in male (13.9%) compared to hens (6.9%), as well as in adults (14.50%) compared to growers (6.4%). The prevalence was also found to be higher in the rainy season (15.6%) compared to the dry (5.2%) seasons of the study period. Questionnaire survey on attitude and practice of the village chicken farmers in the study area has shown that village chicken are raised under the extensive management system and are reared with other village poultry species on free range. Inadequate biosecurity, poor management and husbandry systems constituted the predisposing risk factors associated with haemoparasite infections in this study.

Key words: Haemosporidian parasites; Avian malaria, Microscopy, Scavenging Chickens; Kwami, Gombe State
Distribution of Fly Pests in a Farm in Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors: Oke P. O. , Dayong F. S. , Ogbu I. K. , Ogbaje I. C.
Published: October 2021

An evaluation of fly pests of cattle was conducted in Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAH&PT) Farm, Chaha Village, Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria between August and October, 2020. Samples were collected from the farm weekly for three months. A total of nine hundred and nineteen (919) adult dipterous flies comprising fifteen species in eight genera across the three sub-orders were caught and identified using aerial sweeping hand net, light trapping and aerial insecticide spray. Phlebotomus papaltasi (44.18%) was the most prevalent while Simulium damnosum (0.22%) was the least. Others were Musca domestica (17.73%), Stomoxys calcitrans (11.43%), Culicoides species (10.99%), Musca autumnalis (10.23%), mosquitoes – Anopheles gambiae/Culex quequinfasciatus (4.89%) and Tabanus species (0.33%). The haematophagous flies (72.04%) out-numbered the non-haematophagous flies (27.96%) and the number of females collected/caught 780 (84.87%) were higher than the males 139 (15.13%). The highest collections were made in October (353 representing 38.41%) while September had the lowest (263 /28.62%). The study established the presence of fly pests in the farm and recommends that appropriate control measures should be put in place to forestall any disease outbreak.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN IBU DENGAN PEMBERIAN VITAMIN A DOSIS TINGGI PADA BALITA DI PUSKESMAS SEGIRI SAMARINDA
Authors: Fauziah Fauziah , Rahmawati Rahmawati
Published: October 2021

Vitamin A merupakan zat gizi yang essensial bagi manusia, karena zat gizi ini sangat penting dan konsumsi makanan kita cenderung belum mencukupi dan masih rendah sehingga harus dipenuhi dari luar. Pada anak balita akibat KVA (Kekurangan Vitamin A) akan meningkatkan kesakitan dan kematian, mudah terkena penyakit infeksi, seperti diare, radang paru-paru, pneumonia, dan akhirnya kematian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara Tingkat Pengetahuan Ibu dengan Pemberian Vitamin A Dosis Tinggi pada Balita di Puskesmas Segiri tahun 2018.

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional dengan populasi ibu-ibu yang memiliki balita yang ada di Puskesmas Segiri Samarinda 2018.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang signifikan pada taraf antara Tingkat Pengeahuan Ibu dengan pemberian Vitamin A Dosis Tinggi pada Balita di Puskesmas Segiri Samarinda tahun 2018.