bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Initiation of deposition in supercritical turbidity currents downstream of a slope break.
Authors: Pohl Florian , Eggenhuisen Joris , Cartigny Matthieu , Tilston Mike
Published: July 2022

Turbidity currents flowing across the ocean floor encounter changes of the local bathymetry including abrupt reductions in slope gradient also known as slope breaks. Turbidity currents flowing across a slope break will change their flow dynamics and may start to deposit as a consequence. Previous experiments on turbidity currents crossing a slope break have indeed observed abrupt changes of flow dynamics by the formation of a hydraulic jump, i.e., the transformation from Froude super- to subcritical flow. However, in these previous experiments the link between the flow dynamics and the onset of deposition by the flow downstream of the slope break is rather unclear due to the overall depletive and highly depositional character of the turbidity currents. In this paper, Shields-scaled turbidity currents were used to observe the flow dynamics of none-depositional supercritical flows that only started to deposit after passing a slope break. Hydraulic jumps only occurred in experiments where rapid deposition of sediment created an adverse slope downstream of the slope break, which resulted in significant deceleration and chocking of the flow. All flows crossing a slope break showed a thickness increase of the wall-region (i.e. the portion of the flow below the velocity maximum) resulting in a shear velocity decrease, which reduced the sediment suspension capacity. Estimated capacity parameters were below unity suggesting capacity-driven deposition. However, the calculated capacity parameters underestimated of the flow capacity. Because capacity-driven deposition is independent of grain size, the resulting deposits should reassemble the sediment characteristics at the flow base. The deposits in the experiments were, however, coarser and better sorted than the sediment suspended at the flow base. This discrepancy implies that both flow capacity and grain-size (competence) controlled the deposition downstream of a slope break.
Just as I expected? Hindsight bias for the outcome of a national referendum is moderated by outcome valence and surprise
Authors: Greene Ciara , Levine Linda J. , Loftus Elizabeth F. , Murphy Gillian
Published: July 2022

When people learn that an event has occurred, they often report that they expected it all along. The present study explored this “hindsight bias” for the outcome of a national referendum on abortion. Participants rated the probability of the referendum passing one week before polling day, and then recalled their original estimates one week and one year post-referendum. The magnitude and direction of bias was predicted by voting choice: People on the losing side exhibited a classic hindsight bias, and remembered believing the outcome to be roughly 16% more likely than they originally reported. In contrast, people on the winning side exhibited a weak reversal of the typical bias. Hindsight bias was moderated by feelings of surprise in both groups. This study suggests that individuals on the losing side of political campaigns may be especially likely to misremember their prior expectations if the outcome is disappointing but not unexpected.
The role of co-speech gestures in retrieval and prediction during naturalistic multimodal narrative processing
Authors: Osorio Sergio , Straube Benjamin , Meyer Lars , He Yifei
Published: July 2022

During daily communication, visual cues such as gestures, body posture, and eye gaze accompany the acoustic speech signal. This multimodality facilitates speech perception and language comprehension. Co-speech gestures have been previously shown to modulate the N400, an electrophysiological response that reflects lexical-semantic prediction and retrieval, during the presentation of individual words and single sentences. However, it is unclear whether the presence of gestures can also modulate the N400 during the processing of naturalistic speech stimuli. To address this question, we presented to participants (n = 20) a naturalistic multimodal narrative, where an actor narrated a story and spontaneously produced a large number of co-speech gestures. Lexical surprisal, a measure that quantifies a word’s predictability based on incremental probabilistic disambiguation, was quantified for every word via GPT-2. Surprisal measures were then regressed out to obtain mean regression ERP responses to content words that were or were not accompanied by speech gestures. Results showed that words that were not accompanied by co-speech gestures were associated with an N400 effect. This response was reduced for words accompanied by gestures. Our finding thus suggests that the presence of co-speech gestures facilitates lexicosemantic prediction also during the processing of naturalistic speech stimuli.
Formulation of local food multimix sprinkle to enhance nutritional adequacy of preschool children in southernmost provinces of Thailand
Authors:   Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Science and Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Muang district, Pattani, 94000 Thailand, Chaimongkol Laksana , Soison Bisri ,   Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Science and Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Muang district, Pattani, 94000 Thailand
Published: July 2022

Introduction: This study aimed to formulate an effective Food Multimix-Sprinkle (FMM-S) by using locally available materials. Methods: Fish (Threadfin bream), cow liver, and orange fleshed sweet potato (OSP) were cooked and dried by using applicable household (HH) method and drum drying (DD). Then, the dried materials were milled and sieved through a 20 mesh screen. Fish, cow liver, and OSP sprinkles were mixed in various proportions to meet nutrient level targets [at least 30% of Thai Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for 1-3 years old children per 15 g serving size]. Results: Six alternative mixes were formulated. The mixture of 3 g of liver, 7 g of fish, and 5 g of OSP (3:7:5) when processed by HH method, and the mixture of 4 g of liver, 8 g of fish, and 3 g of OSP (4:8:3) when processed by DD method, had significant advantage in preference scores in all attributes over the others. Nutritional values of these formulas were 37-55% RDA of protein, 146-194% RDA of vitamin A, and 30-40% RDA of iron for a serving size. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that household preparation, as well as preparation using drum drying could be used to process raw fish, cow liver, and OSP into a sprinkle mix. The FMM-S provided appropriate amounts of protein, vitamin A, and iron to supplement nutrient intake in pre-schoolers. However, a consumer test is needed to ensure acceptance by the target population.
Technology Integration for Quality Education: A study for Equity and Justice
Authors: Thapa Amrit B.
Published: July 2022

There is a long history of more than six decades of technological development and its incorporation in education. A large volume of literature and research focuses on the importance of technology integration in order to create an educational environment conducive to a higher-order learning opportunity. Adaptation of technology became more pertinent in the present context of COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are concerns about whether all learners worldwide are getting equitable access to technology in learning. In this context, this paper studies some policy documents from Nepal to explore how technology is integrated to enhance learning. Further, this paper compares Nepal's technological integration based on the common core state standards from the United States. This literature review identifies that Nepal's educational authorities need serious attention to invest in technological infrastructure and prepare for technology integration in education. This paper aims to inform and evoke policymakers, school/college leaders, teachers, and parents to put an effort to incorporate technology as one of the inevitable means to quality education.
Chronic abdominal pain and Budd-Chiari syndrome: A relentless quest for an underlying neoplastic etiology
Authors: Chandok Natasha , Ishmail Said , Jaskolka Jeffrey , Sirpal Sanjeev
Published: July 2022

In this article, we report on a 62-year-old non-cirrhotic male presenting to the emergency department (ED) with chronic abdominal pain, anorexia, and weight loss. Upon initial presentation, physical exam was unremarkable, other than for sarcopenia and splenomegaly. Initial imaging studies revealed a large thrombosis from the iliac vein to the right atrium of the heart. Following discharge, the patient re-consulted to the ED four months later and was re-admitted in renal failure and ascites. The diagnosis of Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) was established. Positive immunohistochemistry confirmed a neoplastic ideology of epithelial nature. This case offers a unique perspective on the clinical presentation of secondary BCS, necessitating a consideration in the differential diagnosis of a para-vascular cause. In this case, chronic abdominal pain, often overlooked, may necessitate further workup to establish a clinical diagnosis.
El enigma del coronavirus – Nuevas subvariantes de subvariantes del SARS-CoV-2 – COVID-19 y embarazo - ¿Existe algún lado bueno de la pandemia?
Authors: Romero José Pacheco
Published: July 2022

Ya desde fines del año 2020 Se conoció qué el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 se quedaría con nosotros de manera indefinida, pero había la esperanza que pudiéramos combatirla en algún momento con efectividad de manera que no produjera la enfermedad severa y la muerte que veíamos en esos momentos. La pandemia ha continuado con un virus que se modifica continuamente para ingresar con más facilidad al organismo humano. Una de las últimas sub variantes de las variantes la coma la BA.212.1 infecta con más facilidad a través de la mucosa nasal que por la garganta, produciendo infecciones más rápidamente a un mayor número de personas aunque los casos de infección entonces se verá y muertes ha disminuido considerar considerablemente. A continuación presentaremos un resumen de lo que se ha conocido en este primer trimestre Ted año 2022 Sobre las particularidades del virus al presente, la forma de infectividad y consecuencias, la actividad de la vacunación Sea conocido sobre la gestante y su producto.
The Role of Medical Educational Ecosystems in the Development of “Flexible Skills” According to Doctors, Students and Teachers of a Medical University
Authors: Sudakov Oleg Valerievich , Sudakov Dmitrii Valerievich
Published: July 2022

The chapter is devoted to the study of the role of educational ecosystems and medical educational ecosystems in the development of «soft skills», according to students, doctors and teachers of a medical university. The topic is very relevant in view of the fact that in recent years there has been an active development of educational ecosystems. And, despite the fact that approaches to the educational process and many requirements for specialists change from time to time, the concept of «flexible skills» remains very relevant, including for educators and medicine, and even more so for doctors involved in the training of young professionals. The objects of the study were 150 people, men and women, divided into 3 groups of 50 subjects, depending on belonging to a particular community. Group 1 included 50 medical students enrolled in the 4th year of the medical faculty of VGMU N.N. Burdenko. The second group included 50 practicing physicians of the VRCH №1 of various specialties (both surgical and therapeutic). Group 3 included employees of various departments from among the teaching staff of the VGMU N.N. Burdenko. The basis of the study was an anonymous questionnaire developed by the authors, which includes both some personal questions – age and work experience, and specifically aimed at determining the level of awareness of the respondents about educational ecosystems and medical educational ecosystems, about the level of knowledge about «soft skills», with ranking from more significant to less significant for their practical activities, as well as including issues of satisfaction with the current education system and opportunities for improved mastery of «soft skills» through educational ecosystems. The data obtained can significantly help in understanding the importance of modern educational ecosystems and medical educational ecosystems for better and faster mastering of soft skills.
A responsabilidade civil subjetiva de agentes de tratamento de dados pessoais na ótica da Análise Econômica do Direito
Authors: Oliveira Dânton Hilário Zanetti de , Freitas Cinthia Obladen de Almendra , Gibran Sandro Mansur , Veiga Fabio da Silva
Published: July 2022

O legislador pátrio, ao estabelecer as regras previstas na Lei 13.709/2018, a Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), não explicitou sua opção pela teoria do risco ou da culpa, deixando campo aberto a discussões em relação à modalidade de responsabilidade civil. Seria a responsabilidade por atos de tratamento de dados pessoais objetiva ou subjetiva? Seria necessário avaliar a culpa do agente? Embora estas questões não tenham sido definidas de forma clara, a detida análise do diploma legal permite chegar à conclusão de que a responsabilidade, em regra, deve ser tida como subjetiva, sobretudo quando a interpretação da LGPD recebe suporte do ferramental teórico da Análise Econômica do Direito (AED). A metodologia empregada para o desenvolvimento do presente trabalho foi a pesquisa bibliográfica, por meio do método de pesquisa hipotético-dedutivo.
As atividades econômicas exercidas pelo Estado são serviços públicos?
Authors: Donate Gabriela Martinez Hinterlang Barros , Detzel Aline Martinez Hinterlang de Barros , Silva Marcos Alves da
Published: July 2022

O presente artigo tem a finalidade de demonstrar o que são serviços públicos e para o que servem. Será analisado o regime jurídico pelo qual os serviços públicos são prestados, bem como a observância do instituto de atividade econômica e qual o seu regime jurídico e se, o Estado ao interferir na atividade econômica está realizando serviços públicos em virtude do interesse público.
Mineração de dados aplicada à gestão de pessoas
Authors: Simas Schultz Valéria
Published: July 2022

Este artigo tem por objetivo revisar pesquisas sobre mineração de dados aplicada à gestão de pessoas. Aborda ainda uma análise bibliométrica em torno do tema, explorando as suas relações e relevância e, neste contexto, descreve as aplicações de mineração de dados encontradas durante a revisão. Esta pesquisa considera que a aplicação de data mining à gestão de pessoas tornar-se-á uma ferramenta de apoio e poderá gerar resultados relevantes para a atuação dos gestores, desde que algumas precauções sejam adotadas para mitigar impactos negativos.
Effects of Maternal Caffeine and Vitamin E Usage on Fetus
Authors: Tokpınar Adem
Published: July 2022

The use of maternal caffeine has an important effect on the development of the fetus. We investigated the mechanism of oxidative damage induced by caffeine and the efficacy of vitamin E. Pregnant rats of Wistar-albino genus were used. Following groups of animals were defined: control, sham, caffeine (50 mg/kg), caffeine + vitamin E, vitamin E (60 mg/kg) all invasive applications were repeated daily for 20 days. Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 1β(IL-1β), interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels were measured in tissue homogenates by using Enzyme-Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay (ELISA) method. Thiobarbituric acid reactive acid substances (TBARS), Superoxide dismutase (SOD), Glutathione (GSH), Glutathione disulfide (GSSG), Total oxidant status (TOS), Total anti-oxidant status (TAS), Oxidative stress index (OSI), Calcium (Ca) and vitamin D (Vit D) parameters were measured by spectrophotometric assay. According to these data, caffeine used in pregnancy delayed ossification; It has been found that vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, counteracts this effect.
Research Progress on Angiogenesis Imbalance and Pathogenesis of Preeclampsia and Predictive Treatment
Authors: Dai Chenyang
Published: July 2022

Preeclampsia, one of the unique diseases of pregnancy, is a systemic vascular disease induced by various factors. Its main feature is that new-onset hypertension and proteinuria will appear after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Preeclampsia is the main cause of morbidity and mortality in pregnant women and perinatal babies. Many clinical and experimental studies have shownthat the pathological basis of preeclampsia is maternal endothelial dysfunction caused by placental factors. Moreover, it has been determined that the increase in placental anti-angiogenic factors is the main cause of vascular endothelial dysfunction and systemic vascular dysfunction in pregnant women. This review summarizes the latest advancesin the molecular mechanisms of endothelial dysfunction caused by placental anti-angiogenic factors and new clinical strategies based on these findings.
The Anthropocene and its relationship to planetary health
Authors: Gomes da Silva Marcos Aurélio
Published: July 2022

In recent decades, man has become a geological force, competing with natural forces in the impact and modification of the Earth system. The term Anthropocene was proposed by scientists Paul Crutzen and Eugene F. Stoemer, in 2000, to describe this new time and emphasize the preponderant role of man in geology and ecology.
The application of paradox therapy for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: A case study
Authors: Ali Besharat Mohammad
Published: July 2022

The course of treatment as well as the treatment costs/benefits are among challenges of the current psychotherapies. The purpose of the present article is to introduce a new psychotherapeutic model for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). An evidence-based case study was performed based on a new paradox therapy for the treatment of OCD, called PTC (Paradox + Timetable = Cure). Three patients with OCD are presented based on the accounts of their video recorded therapy sessions. The patients participated in diagnostic interviews and self-report scales pre-, post-, and a follow-up assessment. Results indicated that the treatment of the patients was successfully done after three sessions for the first two patients and four sessions for the last one. The result of a 22 to 32 months follow-up showed that the therapeutic changes were satisfactory and stable, during which no relapse was happened. These results supported the deep and permanent effects of the PTC psychotherapeutic model in the shortest possible time. The influential mechanisms of “paradoxical timetable”, as the main PTC technique, and its adjustment to the treatment outcomes of the three patients are also explained. It is concluded that the PTC psychotherapeutic model can be considered as a very short-term, effective, efficient and yet economical approach for the treatment of OCD. Simple nature of the PTC protocol, described within the present paper, allows psychotherapists and clinical practitioners to use this newly developed psychotherapy model for the treatment of anxiety disorders. The results of the present study can be applied to new developments in the field of psychotherapy theory, research, and practice.
Evaluation of the psychotherapeutic change in a group of addicts assisted in the Psychiatric Hospital of Havana
Authors: García Penedo Humberto
Published: July 2022

An initial evaluation, a process evaluation, and a final evaluation were carried out in the psychotherapeutic treatment of 14 drug-addicted patients at the Psychiatric Hospital of Havana to define how and from which indicators the expected changes resulting from therapy were reflected. The objective was to evaluate the therapeutic change after the application of the intervention program. A mixed exploratory-descriptive longitudinal approach was used, which took process-result research in psychotherapy as a reference. The Manual of Observation, Recording and Coding of Episodes of Change and Stagnation and psychometric evaluations of anxiety and depression were used. Patients experienced clinically significant change in state (64.3%) and trait (85.7%) depression and state (64.3%) and trait (64.3%) anxiety. 103 moments of change were identified, 72 intra-session and 31 extra-session. The remission of state anxiety was significantly correlated for 0.689** with the establishment of new relationships between aspects of the environment and biographical elements. Most of the patients showed a clinically significant change in anxiety and depression; in turn, all manifested moments of change that vary depending on the particularities of the individual and group process. A significant relationship was found between decreased state anxiety and moments of change.
Part of Vitamin D in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Rate and Disturbance: The Systematic Review and Metaanalysis
Authors: Tri Utami Amalia
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Vitamin D is one of the most bunches of sterols; playing a critical part in phospho-calcic digestion system. The change of 7-dehydrocholesterol to pre- vitamin D3 within the skin, through sun oriented bright B radiation, is the most source of vitamin D. Since lupus patients are more often than not photosensitive, the chance of creating vitamin D lack in is tall in this populace. In spite of the fact that confirmations appeared the intention between systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and vitamin D through which SLE can lead to lower vitamin D levels, it is additionally imperative to consider the plausibility that vitamin D insufficiency may have a causative part in SLE etiology. This paper analyzes existing information from different thinks about to highlight the part of vitamin D lack in SLE event and disturbance and the plausible adequacy of vitamin D supplementation on SLE patients. Method: This study using systematic review that search using keyword Vitamin D and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in PubMed, Google Scholar and Science Direct. Result: After final screening the author analysize 4 articles. As in methods, the author summarize 4 articles. Conclusion: Confirmations appear that vitamin D plays an critical part within the pathogenesis and movement of SLE and vitamin D supplementation appears to improve incendiary and hemostatic markers; so, can progress clinical ensuing.
Thrombosis prevention and anti-thrombus formation by zinc (Ⅱ) ions against COVID-19 infection
Authors: Ishida Tsuneo
Published: July 2022

Zinc induced COVID-19 thrombosis prevention and anti-thrombus formation have been established by that zinc promotes COVID-19 thrombosis prevention and anti-thrombus formation and zinc ions-induced activated anti-thrombus activity is proceeded to prevent acute ischemic stroke among COVID-19 patients Zinc can reduce neurological outcomes in COVID-19 patients that Zn2+ promotes inflammatory cytokine as a neurodegenerative disorder and the coronaviruses can affect the nervous system through blood circulation, causing neuro-inflammation. Zinc supplementation affects bronchial mucosal epithelial integrity, both under normal and zinc deficient conditions. The other, zinc ions inhibit COVID-19 lung inflammation that zinc ions promote platelet activation function that inhibits pulmonary thromboembo-lism, in which platelets could respond to changes in extracellular and intracellular Zn2+ concentration. Zn2+ plays a major role in the regulation of coagulation that zinc inhibit blood coagulation against COVID-19 infection, in which Zn2+ can modulate platelet and coagulation activation pathways, including fibrin formation that the release of ionic Zn2+ store from secretory granules upon platelet activation contributes to the procoagulant role of Zn2+ in platelet-dependent fibrin formation. Zinc-induced platelet aggregation, low concentrations of ZnSO4 and zinc chelation involve platelet activation and potentiated platelet aggregation. Persistent zinc intake for severe aggravation of COVID-19 has been suggested to be 8–11 mg/day for adults (tolerable upper intake level 40 mg/day) and suggesting that a zinc intake of 30–70 mg/day might aid in the RNA viruses control. Thus, zinc ions can inhibit inflammation, platelet behaviour function, blood coagulation, and neurological thrombus formation during ROS production and excessive oxidative stress against COVID-19 infection. Zn2+ ions-binding with many proteins-molecular mechanism has been clarified that Zn2+ ions may be bound with COVID-19 inflammatory, platelet, coagulation, thrombus proteins by Zn2+ ions-centered tetrahedrally binding protein molecular coordination pattern.
Multiplex PCR via Microarray a Surrogate for Rapid Molecular Detection of Mycobacterial and Fungal Species Along with Anti-Microbial Resistant Genes, Directly from Clinical Specimens’
Authors: Zafar Humaira
Published: July 2022

Multi drug resistant Mycobacterial and invasive fungal infections imposes immense Global health burden resulting in high morbidity and mortality rates. The biggest delima is the time consuming culture and sensitivity diagnostics i.e 04 to 06 weeks for Mycobacterial and 02 to 04 weeks for fungal infections. The delay in result provision adds up to patient’s miseries especially for resistant cases. Therefore the aim of writing this short commentary was to introduce multiplex PCR via microarray bead hybridization assay. A thorough literature review was found extremely deficient. However, a limited published data concluded this technique as a surrogate for rapid molecular and resistant gene depiction for mycobacterial and fungal species directly from clinical specimens. Another biggest advantage was simultaneous genomics and resistant genes identification for Mycobacterial and Fungal isolates. The resistant genes for 1st line anti tuberculous therapy (ATT), 2nd line ATT and commonly used anti fungals can be detected easily. This cost effective test can be finalized in approximately less than 24 hours. Thus early and accurate management can be timely started for both said infections.
Pseudo -knuckle Pads a Bridge to Psychodermatology
Authors: Line Mezni
Published: July 2022

Knuckle pads are a harmless unappealing skin condition described as fibromas located over the small joints of the hands and feet. It has been rarely reported, making physicians less familiar with this disorder which may lead to extensive and pricey workups. The distinction between the primary and secondary forms also called pseudo-knuckle pads allows a better management approach. Hence, we are reporting a case of pseudo- knuckle pads due to an obsessive-compulsive disorder in an adolescent.
The effect of covid 19 pandemic on women of childbearing age
Authors: Amiri Banafshe
Published: July 2022

The Covid 19 pandemic changed people's lifestyles. Decreased social interactions have led to a wide range of emotions in the general public, especially women of childbearing age. A range of emotions including: stress, loneliness, panic attacks, anxiety and depression, variables have been reported. Depression, which is by far the most common and second-ranked disease in the world, is now on the rise. In girls around puberty, if not correctly identified; It can increase the risk of suicide. In pregnant women, it can cause low birth weight, preterm birth, and fetal growth retardation. If a pregnant woman is not properly identified and treated, it can lead to postpartum depression and cause abrupt cessation of breastfeeding and subsequent consequences. In postmenopausal women, it can also destroy their interpersonal relationships and social interactions. Therefore, it is necessary for reproductive health professionals and health care providers, using the public education system, to promote the knowledge of the general public, especially women of childbearing age.
Dignified management of dead during COVID -19 pandemic - A commentary review
Authors: Janarthanan Venkatesh
Published: July 2022

As per WHO guidelines, death due to COVID-19 can result from a clinically compatible illness in a probable or confirmed COVID-19 case unless an alternative cause of death that cannot be related to COVID (e.g., trauma). It also emphasized that there should be no period of complete recovery from COVID-19 between illness and death. Death caused due to COVID-19 may not be attributed to another disease (e.g. cancer) and should be counted independently of pre-existing conditions suspected of triggering a severe course of COVID-19.
Computerized visualization of seeds of Sepa subgenus (Allium L., Alliaceae – an effective tool to assess their quality
Authors: Musaev F. B. , Priyatkin N. S. , Ivanova M. I. , Bukharov A. F. , Kashleva A. I.
Published: July 2022

The authors presented the results of a study of the morphology of Allium seeds from the subgenus Cepa: Cepa section (Mill.) Prokh. A. fistulosum L., A. altaiсum Pall., A. galanthum Kar. & Kir., A. oschaninii O. Fedtsch., A. pskemense B. Fedtsch.; Schoenoprasum Dum. – A. altyncoliсum, A. ledebourianum, A. oliganthum, A. schoenoprasum L.; Condensatum N. Friesen – A. condensatum, from the biocollection of All-Russian Research Institute of Vegetable Growing – Branch of the Federal State Budgetary «Scientific Institution Federal Scientific Centre for Vegetable Growing») (Moscow region). Seeds were 2.74 – 3.50 mm long and 1.33 – 2.14 mm wide. The morphological characteristics of the seeds can be used as additional taxonomic indicators in the identification and classification of taxa within the Cepa subgenus of the genus Allium. The authors measured the morphometric and optical parameters of the seeds by image analysis using VideoTest-Morphology software developed at Argus Bio Ltd. (St. Petersburg). Seed digital images were obtained using an HP Scanjet 200 digital flatbed scanner, 600 dpi resolution, and JPG file format. Morphometric parameters of seeds were determined, including projection area (cm2), length, width, perimeter, average size (mm), average diameter Fere, factors of roundness, elongation, ellipse, rugosity (relative units), parameters of brightness, tonality, color saturation (relative units). Based on the results of the study, a series of distributions of species was compiled in descending order of each of the characters studied. Within the Cepa section, the seeds of A. pskemense had the maximum linear size, perimeter, and cross-sectional area. Within the Schoenoprasum section, the seeds of A. altyncolium had the maximum length. The maximum width, perimeter, cross-sectional area, and average diameter of Fere seeds were recorded for A. ledebourianum. In the Cepa section, the average RGB value in descending order was as follows: A. pskemense > A. galanthum > A. fistulosum > A. altaiсum > A. oschaninii. In the Schoenoprasum section, this series is as follows. A. schoenoprasum > A. ledebourianum > A. altyncoliсum > A. oliganthum.
Improvement of differentiated fertilizer application technology in the forest-steppe of Novosibirsk Priobye
Authors: Albert M. A. , Galeev R. R. , Kovalev E. A.
Published: July 2022

In the article, the authors presented the results of the experimental work (2019-2021) to study the application of differentiated fertilizer application on cereal crops. Western Siberia is a region with risky conditions for stable grain crop production. Soft spring wheat and spring barley are the primary crops for food and feed. Soft spring wheat and spring barley are also characterized by a high demand for the most important environmental factors, which are highly variable. Current trends in precision farming imply the need for different technological operations. These operations are differentiated both in time and by individual crop rotation fields. At the same time, operations take more fully into account the bio-resource potential of cultivated agricultural enterprises. And these operations also take into account soil and terrain features, which are controlled by the aggregates and their links to technological operations. In the field, the authors used aggregates with differentiated application rates of fertilizers or crop protection products. The yield mapping is an element of precision farming technology. This technology is achieved by signal sensors on combined and onboard computers and GPS receivers during the harvesting period. An accurate map of the field, showing the characteristics of each field section, enables rational resource allocation and increases yields from each section of the field. The availability of digital maps ensures the optimization of fertilizer, seed, and water application to each section of the field. Under the conditions of the JSC Livestock Breeding Farm Irmen, Ordynsiky district, Novosibirsk region, the data are entered into the on-board computer of agricultural equipment going into the field, and innovative control of technological processes in crop production is carried out through GPS navigation. The work aims to improve the technology of the application of differentiated fertilizers to grain crops in the precision agriculture system under forest-steppe conditions in the Novosibirsk region Priobye. The research was carried out in 2019-2021 in the soil and climatic zone of drained forest steppe on leached chernozem at JSC Livestock Breeding Farm «Irmen» on spring wheat varieties Novosibirskaya 31, Licamero, as well as the spring barley variety Paustian. The use of differentiated fertilizer application contributes to an increase in grain yield parameters of spring wheat by 36% and of spring barley varieties by 28%. The study showed that differential fertilizer application contributes to the improvement of grain quality parameters of soft spring wheat.
Impedance spectroscopy method for testing moistened wheat crops
Authors: Zhan A. V. , Drokin N. A. , Nichkova N. M. , Moroz Zh. M.
Published: July 2022

The authors presented the results of a study of the electrical and dielectric characteristics of wetted wheat grains by measuring their complex electrical resistance (impedance Z) in a wide frequency range (from 1 Hz to 100 MHz). The results of electrical impedance measurements of grains with surface or volumetric moisture content under different experimental conditions can provide useful information on the properties of the biological tissues of grain crops. These results can also be used to develop a new type of impedance sensor for testing grain quality and moisture content. The authors used well-dried wheat grains and grains saturated with moisture and saline as objects of research. A major problem in grain impedance measurements is the selection of a suitable electrode material to be placed on the end surfaces of the samples. The electrodes must ensure reliable contact with the grain and have a minimum transient resistance. The end surfaces of the pressed samples were reinforced with a protective dielectric ring to prevent transverse deformation. These contacts provided a transition resistance between 1-2 ohms. The authors have identified processes of accumulation of electric charges near the surface of metal electrodes at low frequencies and on internal grain structures, leading to an increase in the dielectric permittivity and dissipation factor. The behavior of the active and reactive components of the impedance at higher frequencies is determined by dielectric relaxation processes. The obtained impedance spectra were compared with the spectra of the most suitable equivalent electrical circuits. The radio components of the circuits provide information about the basic mechanisms of alternating electric current flow through the complex inhomogeneous structure of the grain. The authors found that moistening the grain with saline water enhances the process of accumulation of electric charges and affects the dispersion of the real and imaginary components of the impedance.
A modern way of treating bee families against varroaatosis
Authors: Plakhova A. A.
Published: July 2022

In the USSR, the gamase miteVarroa jacobsoni(Oudemans) was first found on Middle Indian bees (Apis ceranaF.). Mites from this bee species have also spread to the speciesApis melliferaL. In the plans for breed testing introduced in all apiaries of the USSR, bee queens and packages with bees from the Far East infected with varroaatosis appeared. In a short time, the infestation has appeared in all apiaries from Vladivostok to Brest. Numerous medicines are now produced for various bee diseases, which are used uncontrollably for treatment and prophylaxis. Each drug carries a great danger if it enters the human body with food. What harms the parasite will also harm the host. Therefore, all medicines weaken the immunity of bees, making them even more vulnerable. The Department of Biology, Bioresources and Aquaculture at Novosibirsk State Agrarian University has for the firsttime developed methods of treating bees without the use of drugs. Varroatosis was controlled by heat treatment. During the thermal treatment of the apiary, 200 to 1,000 mites were counted per apiary. The average mite incidence in an apiary was 2.82 % (0.35 to 8.5 %). The results of the thermal treatment of bee colonies have shown that it is a labour-intensive treatment, but it is available to every farmer and beekeeper and can be used effectively against mites and viruses even in production apiaries where there is no special room. We have found that viral diseases are spread by the mite and that this process is exacerbated by unfavourable conditions.
Enogastronomski animacijski
programi dvorca Trakošćan - model unapređenja turističke ponude Varaždina
Authors: Ivančić Ivana , Mikinac Krešimir , Čuček Maja
Published: July 2022

Suvremeni trendovi turističkih kretanja nameću potrebu konstantnog inoviranja turističke ponude i stvaranja dodatne vrijednosti. Primarni fokus svih turističkih sadržaja mora biti na zadovoljenju potreba i motiva turista te ispunjenu želje za dodatnim doživljajem. Zbog mogućnosti brze prilagodbe i raznovrsnosti upravo animacijski programi predstavljaju idealno rješenje u stvaranju takvih turističkih sadržaja. Suvremeni turisti u potrazi za kvalitetnim sadržajima, a motivirani kulturom, povijesnom baštinom, enogastonomijom, lokalnim življenjem, stapanjem sa zajednicom, predstavljaju izazov u kreiranju turističke ponude. U cilju obogaćivanja turističke ponude Varaždina i dodatne valorizacije postojećih turističkih sadržaja osmišljeno je istraživanje kojem je fokus definirati vrste animacijskih programa koji u najvećem opsegu mogu doprinijeti unapređenju postojeće turističke ponude. U tu svrhu, kao model istraživanja, korišten je primjer dvorca Trakošćan te se kroz ispitivanje lokalnog stanovništva, ujedno i posjetitelja dvorca, istražilo koje vrste animacijskih programa bi bilo najoptimalnije implementirati u turističku ponudu. Prema rezultatima istraživanja, velika većina ispitanika složna je u razmišljanju kako treba povećati broj i vrstu animacijskih programa dvorca Trakošćan, a najveći interes ispitanici su pokazali za animacijske programe sa enogastronomskim sadržajima. Današnje promjene na turističkom tržištu nisu iznimka već pravilo i jedini način uspješnog savladavanja svih izazova je praćenje trendova i osluškivanje želja i potreba turista. Enogastronomski sadržaji u turističkoj ponudi novi su trend koji je neophodno uključivati u sve segmente turističke ponude pa tako i u animacijske programe, budući da je u krajnji cilj destinaciju učiniti turistima privlačnijom i konkurentnijom.
Utjecaj tipova organizacijske kulture iz cvf modela na
dijeljenje znanja
Authors: Mečev Dijana
Published: July 2022

U radu se daje pregled literature koja prikazuje rezultate istraživanja o utjecaju pojedinih tipova organizacijske kulture na dijeljenje znanja u poduzećima. Istraživanje je obuhvatilo 17 znanstvenih radova iz citatnih baza Web of Science i Scopus, a koji su pružili raznolike dokaze o utjecaju pojedinih tipova kulture na različite dimenzije i vrste dijeljenja znanja. U analizi je naglasak stavljen na tipologiju utemeljenu na Modelu suparničkih vrijednosti, budući da ona predstavlja teorijsku podlogu za proučavanje utjecaja organizacijske kulture na dijeljenje znanja u većini dostupnih studija. Pokazalo se kako klanski tip organizacijske kulture najviše pogoduje dijeljenju znanja u poduzećima, zatim adhokratski tip, dok tržišni tip ima negativan utjecaj. Za hijerarhijski tip kulture rezultati su poprilično nekonzistentni i potrebna su dodatna istraživanja. Implikacije navedenih rezultata za praktičare ovim su jasne. Poduzeća koja žele poticati dijeljenje znanja među svojim zaposlenicima trebala bi njegovati vrijednosti kao što su timski rad, prijateljsko ozračje, međusobno povjerenje i odanost organizaciji, jer su to glavne karakteristike klanskog tipa kulture. U raspravi su, nakon analize rezultata, ponuđene neke smjernice za buduća istraživanja.
Georgia’s and Ukraine’s Cooperation With NATO: Past, Status Quo and Future Perspective
Authors: Tkeshelashvili Irina
Published: July 2022

Georgia and Ukraine have the strongest institutional, legal, and practical ties to NATO among post-Soviet states. The progressive strengthening of relations with the North Atlantic Alliance is a means for both nations to attain a future strategic objective in this direction – NATO membership. Georgia and Ukraine are implementing reforms for this purpose, displaying their dedication to democratic society's guiding ideals. Furthermore, governments are making systematic efforts to conform to Alliance military standards. Russia's growing hostility is a major impediment to Georgia and Ukraine joining NATO. The events of the war in August 2008 and the war on Ukrainian territory, which began in 2014, demonstrate that the Kremlin is willing to engage in open military aggression to prevent Georgia and Ukraine from joining NATO. The Kremlin's geopolitical goals have been severely hampered by Russia's large-scale conflict with Ukraine. But, despite significant help from Western governments to the Ukrainian state, including military aid, the question of Ukraine's and Georgia's participation in NATO remains open.
Становлення е-урядування в Республіці Болгарія як чинник модернізації публічної адміністрації
Authors: Бурдяк Віра , Клим Руслана
Published: July 2022

Мета статті полягає у дослідженні становлення і розвитку е-урядування в Болгарії, як фактору модернізації публічної адміністрації, оцінці тенденцій використання адміністративних е-послуг на основі аналізу поточної ситуації. Вирішені наступні завдання: обґрунтовано становлення е-урядування й е-уряду в Болгарії; розглянуті реформи е-уряду; досліджені сучасні тенденції розвитку е-управління й е-уряду, як інституційної структури Болгарії. Досліджено, що термін «болгарський електронний уряд» вперше використали в Єдиній системі реєстрації актів цивільного стану та адміністративних послуг у 1977 р. Єдиний успішний реєстр актів цивільного стану надав ефективний доступ громадянам і організаціям до видачі свідоцтв, копій реєстру актів цивільного стану, бланків, дозволів на будівництво, прав користування, мита, регулювання податків. Політичні зміни 1989 р. і демократизація Болгарії викликали потребу нової адміністративно-правової бази, а підготовка до вступу в ЄС – певний ренесанс е-уряду у новій фазі і формі. Нині процес реформ е-урядування в Республіці Болгарія – складова нової політико-економічної моделі розвитку. Для повної модернізації публічної адміністрації в Болгарії необхідні широкі консультації, з одного боку, між Державним агентством, Оператором Єдиної системи, бізнесом, і промисловістю, а з іншого – з громадянами. Такі дії, в поєднанні з реформами, значно пришвидшать модернізацію публічної адміністрації в державі.
Особливості комунікаційного супроводу діяльності зовнішньополітичних інститутів влади в сучасних демократіях
Authors: Цікул Ірина
Published: July 2022

Стаття присвячена висвітленню особливостей комунікаційного супроводу діяльності зовнішньополітичних інститутів влади в сучасних демократіях, шляхом визначення завдань, що ставляться перед зовнішньополітичними інститутами влади демократичних держав в інформаційно-комунікаційній сфері, характеристики інструментів, які використовуються для забезпечення комунікаційного супроводу діяльності зовнішньополітичних інститутів влади в сучасних демократіях і окреслення напрямків використання інформаційно-комунікаційних технологій у практиці зовнішньополітичних інститутів влади розвинутих демократичних держав. Комунікаційний супровід діяльності зовнішньополітичних інститутів влади визначається як налагодження комунікативних зв’язків на всіх етапах процесу формування та реалізації зовнішньої політики, шляхом забезпечення вільного доступу до інформації, створення інформаційних приводів і власних інформаційних потоків. Комунікаційний супровід діяльності зовнішньополітичних інститутів влади передбачає: (1) підготовку дипломатами інформації про реальний стан справ у місці перебування, призначеної для керівництва та глав дипломатій інших держав; (2) безпосередню участь представники дипломатичних відомств у інформаційному забезпеченні зовнішньополітичного курсу своєї держави, підтримки інших держав і зміцненні позитивного іміджу своєї країни на міжнародній арені. На думку автора, трансформація інформаційно-комунікаційної функції інститутів влади спостерігається не стільки в технічних інноваціях, скільки в самій суті, тобто у зміні її змісту. Сьогодні функція зовнішньополітичних інститутів влади полягає у встановленні конструктивного діалогу між державами, який, насамперед, передбачає паритетність позицій і повагу до інтересів та цілей протилежної сторони. Зовнішньополітичні відомства різних держав, незважаючи на специфіку організації та правового статусу кожного з них, мають чимало аналогічних напрямів у процесах реалізації інформаційно-комунікаційної функції, що обумовлено, насамперед, важливістю інформування та комунікативної взаємодії як елементів дипломатичної діяльності.
Цивілізаційні зміни на пострадянському просторі і декомунізація суспільства
Authors: Юрій Михайло
Published: July 2022

У статті дається визначення цивілізації як людської спільноти. яка впродовж певного періоду часу (процес зародження, розвиток, загибель чи перетворення цивілізації) має стійкі особливі риси в соціально-політичній організації, економіці та культурі (науці, технологіях, мистецтві тощо) спільні духовні цінності та ідеали, ментальність (світогляд). Порушується питання регіональності цивілізації, до якої належить Україна, а також її лімітрофності, тобто проміжності між західноєвропейською та євразійською цивілізаціями. Підкреслюється, що цивілізаційний поступ України в Європу посилюється декомунізацією суспільного і політичного життя нашого суспільства. Декомунізація – одна з небагатьох реформ, яку вдалося реалізувати після Революції Гідності. З прийняттям декомунізацій них законів політика зміни історичного наративу та формування культурної пам'яті набула офіційного та цілеспрямованого характеру. Цей процес має об’єктивне підґрунтя, його каталогізатором стали події Євромайдану, але навіть більшою мірою – російська війна проти України. Водночас не можна не вказати про вплив минулого на способи мислення та соціальну структуру, тобто історичну пам'ять.