bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles as a Potential Agent for Antiviral Drug Delivery
Development: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Nasrollahzadeh Mahda S. , Ghodsi Razieh , Hadizadeh Farzin , Maleki MahdiFaal , Mashreghi Mohammad , Poy Donya
Published: June 2021

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Viral infection is a worldwide health problem, which has negatively affected global activity
in recent years. There is no specific medication for most of the viral infections and the treatments
are based on symptom management. Nanoparticles (NPs) in recent years have shown promising antibacterial
and antiviral properties, among which metal oxide NPs have shown superiority. In the present
study, we aimed to systematically review all available literature supporting the efficiency of zinc
oxide (ZnO)NPs in the treatment of viral infections. For this purpose, a systematic literature search
was performed in scientific literature databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Science
Direct, Ovid, Embase, and Google Scholar by using “viral infections”, “antiviral effects” and “ZnO
NPs” in addition to all their equivalent terms as keywords. Due to the lack of human studies, no strict
inclusion criteria were defined and all available relevant studies were included. A total of 14 documents
that fully met the inclusion criteria were retrieved and used for data synthesis. The results
showed that ZnO NPs due to specific physicochemical properties can be a promising approach in
developing antiviral agents and nano vaccines, especially against RNA viruses, such as human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. The most probable
antiviral mechanistic pathways of ZnO NPs include blocking the virus entry into the cells and deactivation
of the virus through virostatic potential. Based on the findings of the included studies, it is
suggested that ZnO NPs and other metal oxide-based NPs may be potential antiviral agents; however,
further human studies are required to confirm such efficiency in clinical practice.
The Plasma Levels of hsa-miR-19b-3p, hsa-miR-125b-5p, and hsamiR- 320c in Patients with Asthma, COPD and Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)
Authors: Bersimbaev Rakhmetkazhy , Aripova Akmaral , Bulgakova Olga , Kussainova Аssya , Akparova Almira , Izzotti Alberto
Published: June 2021

Background:

Bronchial Asthma (BA) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD) are chronic airway inflammation diseases. In recent years, patients with signs of both BA
and COPD have been assigned to a separate group as Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS).
Free-circulating plasma microRNAs are considered as potential biomarkers of pulmonology diseases,
including BA, COPD, and ACOS.

Objective:

This study aimed to investigate the expression level of free-circulating plasma microRNAs,
hsa-miR-19b-3p, hsa-miR-125b-5p, and hsa-miR-320c in patients with BA, COPD and
ACOS for the detection and validation of new microRNAs as biomarkers for chronic lung diseases.

Methods:

The relative expression levels of 720 microRNAs were evaluated by Real Time-Polymerase
Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) in patients with COPD and BA. Three upregulated microRNAs
(hsa-miR-19b-3p, hsa-miR-125b-5p and hsa-miR-320c) were selected for further study. The obtained
data were analyzed using the microRNA PCR Array Data Analysis tool. The sensitivity and
specificity were estimated using the area under the Receiver Operating Characteristics curve
(ROC).

Results:

The expression level of free-circulating hsa-miR-19b-3p was decreased in the blood plasma
of patients with BA and ACOS, and increased in patients with COPD. hsa-miR-125b-5p was
downregulated in the blood plasma of patients with COPD and upregulated in patients with BA
and ACOS. hsa-miR-320c was downregulated in the blood plasma of patients with BA, and upregulated
in patients with COPD and ACOS. The ROC curves of patients with BA for hsa-miR-19b-3p,
patients with ACOS for hsa-miR-125b-5p, and patients with COPD for hsa-miR-320c revealed the
probability of them as valuable biomarkers with AUCs of 0.824, 0.825, and 0.855, respectively.

Conclusion:

Our study revealed three promising biomarkers for the diagnosis of COPD, BA and
ACOS.
Evaluation of the Low Carb Program Digital Intervention for the Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes in an NHS England General Practice: Single-Arm Prospective Study
Authors: Summers Charlotte , Tobin Simon , Unwin David
Published: June 2021

Background

Type 2 diabetes mellitus has serious health consequences, including blindness, amputation, and stroke. Researchers and clinicians are increasingly in agreement that type 2 diabetes may be effectively treated with a carbohydrate-reduced diet. Digital apps are increasingly used as an adjunct to traditional health care provisions to support remote self-management of long-term health conditions.

Objective

Our objective was to evaluate the real-world 12-month outcomes of patients prescribed the Low Carb Program digital health intervention at a primary care National Health Service (NHS) site. The Low Carb Program is a nutritionally focused, 12-session, digitally delivered, educational behavior change intervention for glycemic control and weight loss for adults with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. The program educates and supports sustainable dietary changes focused on carbohydrate restriction by utilizing behavior change techniques, including goal setting, peer support, and behavioral self-monitoring, as well as personalized downloadable resources, including recipes and meal plans tailored to ethnicity, weekly shopping budget, and dietary preferences.

Methods

This study evaluated the real-world outcomes of patients recruited to the Low Carb Program at an NHS general practice in Southport, United Kingdom. All of the NHS patients recruited to the program were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and were given access to the program at no cost. A total of 45 participants, with a mean age of 54.8 years (SD 13.2), were included in the study. Women made up 42% (19/45) of the sample. The mean hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) of the sample was 56.7 mmol/mol (SD 16.95) and the mean body weight was 89.4 kg (SD 13.8).

Results

Of the 45 study participants recruited to the program, all of them (100%) activated their accounts and 37 (82%) individuals reported outcomes at 12 months. All 45 (100%) patients completed at least 40% of the lessons and 32 (71%) individuals completed more than nine out of 12 core lessons of the program. Glycemic control and weight loss improved, particularly for participants who completed more than nine core lessons in the program over 12 months. The mean HbA1c went from 58.8 mmol/mol at baseline to 54.0 mmol/mol, representing a mean reduction of 4.78 mmol/mol (SD 4.60; t31=5.87; P<.001). Results showed an average total body weight reduction of 4.17%, with an average weight reduction of 3.85 kg (SD 2.49; t31=9.27; P<.001) at the 12-month follow-up point.

Conclusions

A digital app prescribed to adults with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in a primary care setting supporting a transition to a low-carbohydrate diet has been shown to be effective in improving glycemic control and enabling weight loss. Further research to understand more about factors affecting engagement with the app and further positive health implications would be valuable.
Risk Factors Associated with a Dengue Fever Outbreak in Islamabad, Pakistan: Case-Control Study
Authors: Mehmood Amjad , Khalid Khan Fawad , Chaudhry Ambreen , Hussain Zakir , Laghari Mumtaz Ali , Shah Ijaz , Baig Zeeshan Iqbal , Baig Mirza Amir , Khader Yousef , Ikram Aamer
Published: June 2021

Background

On October 23, 2016, 79 dengue fever cases were reported from the Union Council Tarlai to Federal Disease Surveillance and Response Unit Islamabad. A team was established to investigate the suspected dengue outbreak.

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine the extent of the outbreak and identify the possible risk factors.

Methods

Active case finding was performed through a house-to-house survey. A case was defined as an acute onset of fever ≥38℃ in a resident of Tarlai from October 2 to November 11, 2016, with a positive dengue virus (nonstructural protein, NS-1) test and any of the two of following signs and symptoms: retroorbital/ocular pain, headache, rash, myalgia, arthralgia, and hemorrhagic manifestations. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Age- and sex-matched controls (1:1) were identified from residents in the same area as cases. Blood samples were taken and sent to the National Institute of Health for genotype identification.

Results

During the active case search, 145 cases of dengue fever were identified by surveying 928 houses from October 23 to November 11, 2016. The attack rate (AR) was 17.0/10,000. The mean age was 34.4 (SD 14.4) years. More than half of the cases were male (80/145, 55.2%). Among all cases, 29% belonged to the 25-34 years age group and the highest AR was found in the 35-44 years age group (35.6/10,000), followed by the 55-64 years age group (35.5/10,000). All five blood samples tested positive for NS-1 (genotype DENV-2). The most frequent presenting signs/symptoms were fever and headache (both 100%). Stagnant water around houses (odds ratio [OR] 4.86, 95% CI 2.94-8.01; P<.001), presence of flower pots in the home (OR 2.73, 95% CI 1.67-4.45; P<.001), and open water containers (OR 2.24, 95% CI 1.36-3.60; P<.001) showed higher odds among cases. Conversely, use of bed nets (OR 0.44, 95% CI 0.25-0.77; P=.003), insecticidal spray (OR 0.33, 95% CI 0.22-0.55; P<.001), door screens (OR 0.27, 95% CI 0.15-0.46; P<.001), mosquito coil/mat (OR 0.26, 95% CI 0.16-0.44; P<.001), and cleanliness of the house (OR 0.12, 95% CI 0.05-0.26; P<.001) showed significant protective effects.

Conclusions

Stagnant water acting as breeding grounds for vectors was identified as the probable cause of spread of the dengue outbreak. Establishment of surveillance and an early reporting system along with use of protective measures against the vector are strongly recommended.
Effective Refinement of Distinctive Analysis of the Facial Matrices for Automatic Face Annotation
Authors: G L Kavitha
Published: June 2021

We deal with real world images which contains numerous faces captioned with equivalent names, it may be wrongly annotated. The face naming technique that we propose, exploits the weakly labeled image dataset, and aims at labeling a face in the image accurately. We propose this efficient face naming technique which is self regulated and aims at correctly labeling a face in an image. This is a challenging task because of the very large appearance variation in the images, as well as the potential mismatch between images and their captions. This paper introduces a method called Refined Low-Rank Regularization (RLRR) which productively employs the weakly named image information to determine a low-rank matrix which is obtained by examining many subspace structures of the recreated data. From the recreation method used a discriminatory matrix is deduced. Also, Large Margin Nearest Neighbor (LMNN) method is used to label an image, which further leads to another kernel matrix, based on the Mahalanobis distances of the data and the two consistent facial matrices can be fused to enhance the quality of each other and it is used as a new reiterative method to infer the names of each facial image. Experimental results on synthetic and real world data sets validate the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Multi-Core Surface Plasmon Resonance Refractive Index Sensor on Photonic Crystal Fiber
Authors: Bhargava Harshit
Published: June 2021

In this research work, low refractive index (RI) detection done on multi-core photonic crystal fiber (PCF) based highly sensitive surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor is propounded. Sensing the changes in neighboring medium’s refractive index is done by placing the plasmonic material i.e. Silver (Ag) over the crystal structure of fiber. On top of the Silver, a threadlike film of titanium dioxide (TiO2) is deposited to prevent oxidation of plasmonic material silver. Peak wavelength sensitivity thus achieved by this sensor is 127,600 nm/RIU and similarly, peak amplitude sensitivity achieved is 2561 RIU-1, respectively. Subsequently making this sensor suitable candidate for various applications such as biosensing, sensing organic compounds and chemicals, inspecting pharmaceuticals and other detections.
Real Time Face Mask Identification using AI-Deep Learning Neural Network
Authors: B. K Aishwarya.
Published: June 2021

The COVID - 19 pandemic is devastating mankind irrespective of caste, creed, gender, and religion. Contribution of each individual to constrain the expansion of the corona- virus. Is a primary objective/Fundamental duties as a responsible individual to Use a face mask can undoubtedly help in managing the spread of the virus. COVID - 19 face mask Detector uses or owns Facemask net, deep learning techniques to successfully test whether a person is with wearing a face mask or not. In this project we are working on “FACE MASK IDENTIFICATION USING AI DEEP LEARNING NEURAL NETWORK”. The end of 2019 witnessed the outbreak of Corona virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), which has continued to be the cause of plight for millions of lives and businesses even in 2020. As the world recovers from the pandemic and plans to return to a state of normalcy, there is a wave of anxiety among all individuals, especially those who intend to resume in-person activity. Studies have proved that wearing a face mask significantly reduces the risk of viral transmission as well as provides a sense of protection. However, it is not feasible to manually track the implementation of this policy. Technology holds the key here. We are using a Deep Learning based system that can detect instances where face masks are not used properly. Our system consists of a faster region-based Convolution Neural Network (FRCNN) architecture capable of detecting masked and unmasked faces and can be integrated with preinstalled CCTV cameras. This will help track safety violations, promote the use of face masks, and ensure a safe working environment.
Transcript Anatomization with Multi-Linguistic and Speech Synthesis Features
Authors: Modi Rohan
Published: June 2021

Handwriting Detection is a process or potential of a computer program to collect and analyze comprehensible input that is written by hand from various types of media such as photographs, newspapers, paper reports etc. Handwritten Text Recognition is a sub-discipline of Pattern Recognition. Pattern Recognition is refers to the classification of datasets or objects into various categories or classes. Handwriting Recognition is the process of transforming a handwritten text in a specific language into its digitally expressible script represented by a set of icons known as letters or characters. Speech synthesis is the artificial production of human speech using Machine Learning based software and audio output based computer hardware. While there are many systems which convert normal language text in to speech, the aim of this paper is to study Optical Character Recognition with speech synthesis technology and to develop a cost effective user friendly image based offline text to speech conversion system using CRNN neural networks model and Hidden Markov Model. The automated interpretation of text that has been written by hand can be very useful in various instances where processing of great amounts of handwritten data is required, such as signature verification, analysis of various types of documents and recognition of amounts written on bank cheques by hand.
Design of Sewer System for Holkarwadi Village by using Sewer GEMS Software
Authors: Kulkarni Prof. Avadhut
Published: June 2021

Globally there has been a massive increase in the population Numbers, especially in India the rate of Increase is on a higher side. To inculcate The rising population, cities expand giving Rise to urbanization. This calls for Provision of various basic public service Amenities such as water pipeline, drainage Pipeline, roads, street lights, etc. The Waste water collection/drainage system is One if the basic public service entities Needed to maintain proper hygiene in a Locality since sanitation is a primary Aspect of public health in a society. This Project aims at modelling a Geographical Information System (GIS) based waste Water drainage system using QGIS and Bentley SewerGEMS software. The Village situated in the southern eastern Region of the city of Pune, Holkarwadi was Selected as it has been recently included in City limits and therefore has a need of a Well-designed waste-water drainage System.
Language Personality: Results and Prospects of the Study
Authors: Lazareva Olesya V.
Published: June 2021

This article is dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Yuri Nikolaevich Karaulov, Russian linguist, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Philology, Professor, Laureate of the USSR State Prize. The main areas of Professor Yu.N. Karaulovs research interests are: 1) theory of language personality, 2) cognitive linguistics, and 3) theory and practice of lexicography. Professor Yu.N. Karaulov is the founder and head of the leading scientific school Russian Language Personality, the creator and one of the developers of the Machine Fund of the Russian Language (a system of complex computerization of linguistic research). The list of works of the outstanding researcher boasts more than 300 scientific papers, 13 monographs and 11 dictionaries. This article presents an overview of papers-reports of the participants in the International round table Language Personality: Results and Prospects of the Study, dedicated to Professor Yuri Nikolaevich Karaulov.
Foundations of Modern Eurasianism in Russian Political Discourse
Authors: Lyubina D. E.
Published: June 2021

The growing integration processes in the Eurasian space confirm the geopolitical place and role of this region in modern international relations. Thus it becomes more important to understand the basic postulates of the Eurasianism concept for the development of national and geopolitical interests of Russia, as well as to study the process of evolution of the main provisions of classical Eurasianism in the foundations of modern Russian neo-Eurasianism, as well as to determine the main stages of this process.

The work is based on the analysis of publications of Russian neo-Eurasianism representatives, scientific works of foreign and domestic researchers of this phenomenon in the Russian political discourse.

The geopolitical vector of the Eurasian concept is becoming the most relevant at the present stage in the context of increased interest in the geopolitical discourse and research of interaction, the “clash of civilizations”.

For the modern Russian political discourse, the Eurasian theme has become one of the most promising foreign policy vectors. At present, we can observe how the theoretical concept of classic Eurasianism is reflected in Russia’s foreign policy. The Eurasian project began to be implemented from theory into political practice.
O lobby da Saúde na Constituinte 87-88: uma análise das estratégias organizativas
Authors: Nascimento Ferraz Costa Lucas
Published: June 2021

Neste artigo analisamos as distintas estratégias organizativas dos grupos de interesse na área da Saúde, durante o processo constituinte de 1987-88. Sustentamos, como hipótese geral, que a capacidade de gerar e manter uma estratégia centralizadora, por meio da formação de coalizões que agregassem interesses comuns em um único bloco coeso, determinou o potencial de influência destes grupos. A relevância desta variável (estratégia centralizadora) é condicionada pela configuração das redes dos grupos de interesse e a posição da coalizão ao longo de um espectro de interesses: quanto mais distante do centro ela se localize, mais relevante é a variável. Nossos resultados foram obtidos por meio de análise empírica de fontes primárias, especialmente das atas e diários das subcomissões e comissões da Assembleia Nacional Constituinte e são demonstradas através de gráficos de redes sociais.Palavras-chave: Lobby. Saúde. Processos Constituintes. Gráficos de Redes Sociais.
Law Enforcement of Waste Management in An Effort to Reduce Flood Risk in Indonesia
Authors: Azhar Azhar , Sobri Kgs Muhammad , Halim Abdul
Published: June 2021

The aim of this paper is to identify law enforcement of waste management and formulate a law enforcement model for urban waste management in an effort to reduce flood risk.  The explanatory survey was used in this study. Quantitative and qualitative approaches were used to explain the relationship between several variables. Sampling techniques were carried out in stages, and proportionally according to the research objectives. Besides, the data collection in this study carried out through observation, in-depth interviews, documentation and audio visual. The data analysis technique used descriptive qualitative through an interactive model developed by Miles and Huberman consisting of four interacting components, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions and verification. Results indicate that there are some issues in law enforcement of waste management. First, the total number of law enforcers is not enough. Second, there are lack of facilities and infrastructures such as garbage cans, collection, temporary landfills, transportation and final processing. Third, there is a lack of commitment by the authorities in enforcing waste management laws related to reducing the risk of flooding. Furthermore, public awareness to comply with waste management is very law. Finally, there is still a lack of public awareness of the risk of flood. In conclusion, almost half of the community is aware that disposing of garbage in its place is very important for their survival and flood risk in their area. On the other hand, half of the people who do not care and still throw waste not properly
Law Making Treaties: The Implication of International Law towards Indonesia’s Legislations
Authors: Natamiharja Rudi , Rudy Rudy , Ali Chaidir
Published: June 2021

In relation to promoting global issues in international forums, several sources of international law are formed. These formed laws are in the figure of law-making treaties, which are closely related to international regimes that influence the behavior of international actors. However, in developing countries, such as Indonesia, International law is considered the outermost layer of the legal order under national law, colonial law, religious law, and customary law. Thus, it is a challenge for international laws to be enforced in a broad society. Therefore to make international law hold an implementative power, the laws need to be adopted in the national law. This article aims to examine the implication of international laws, especially in international treaties towards Indonesia legislation. It is carried out by mapping a series of international treaties ratified and enacted through national laws in Indonesia. The results of this study demonstrates that until 2019 the Indonesian Government has bound itself in 302 agreements. From the 302 treaties, only 61 international treaties were Law-Making Treaty, and only UNCLOS 1982 has implicated by the Indonesian Government through Law No. 32 of 2014 concerning Maritime Law.
The Burden of Influenza among Kenyan Pregnant and postpartum Women and their Infants, 2015--2020
Authors: Otieno Nancy , Nyawanda Bryan , McMorrow Meredith , Oneko Martina , Omollo Daniel , Lidechi Shirley , Widdowson Marc-Alain , Flannery Brendan , Chaves Sandra , Azziz-Baumgartner Eduardo , Emukule Gideon
Published: June 2021

Objective: To describe the burden of influenza among pregnant women and
their young infants. Design: Prospective cohort study. Setting: Rural
western Kenya. Population: Pregnant women below 31 weeks of gestation
and their infants aged 6 months and below Methods: We conducted weekly
follow-up until 6 months postpartum to identify acute respiratory
illnesses (ARI). We collected nasal/nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal
swabs from mothers/infants with ARI and tested for influenza A and B
using polymerase chain reaction. We calculated incidence of
laboratory-confirmed influenza per 1,000 person-months. Main outcome
measure: Incidence of medically attended influenza illness among
pregnant women and its impact on birth outcomes. Results: During June
2015–May 2020, we enrolled 3,026 pregnant women at a median gestational
age of 16 weeks (interquartile range [IQR], 13, 18) and followed
2,550 infants. Incidence of laboratory-confirmed influenza during
pregnancy (10.3 episodes per 1,000 person-months [95% CI
8.6–11.8]) was 2-fold higher than in the postpartum period (4.0
[95% CI 2.6–5.5]; p<0.01), and significantly higher
among HIV-infected pregnant women (15.6 [95% CI 11.0–20.6] vs. 9.1
[95% CI 7.5–10.8]; p<0.01). Incidence among young
infants was 4.4 (95% CI 3.0–5.9) and similar among HIV-exposed and
HIV-unexposed infants. Conclusion: Our findings suggest a substantial
burden of influenza illnesses during pregnancy, with a higher burden
among HIV-infected mothers. Kenyan authorities should consider the value
of vaccinating pregnant women, especially if HIV-infected. Funding: This
work was supported by funding [Grant number GH002133] from the U.S.
CDC, through the Influenza Division. Keywords: Burden, influenza,
pregnant women, infants
Vaccination Against Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products Attenuates the Progression of Diabetic Kidney Disease
Authors: Azegami Tatsuhiko , Nakayama Takashin , Hayashi Kaori , Hishikawa Akihito , Yoshimoto Norifumi , Nakamichi Ran , Itoh Hiroshi
Published: June 2021

Effective
treatment of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) remains a large unmet medical need.
Within the disease’s complicated pathogenic mechanism, activation of the advanced
glycation end-products (AGEs)–receptor for AGEs (RAGE) axis plays a pivotal
role in the development and progression of DKD. To provide a new therapeutic
strategy against DKD progression, we developed a vaccine against RAGE. Three
rounds of immunization of mice with the RAGE vaccine successfully induced
antigen-specific serum IgG antibody titers, and elevated antibody titers were
sustained for at least 38 weeks. In addition, RAGE vaccination significantly
attenuated the increase in urinary albumin excretion in streptozotocin-induced
diabetic mice (type 1 diabetes model) and leptin-receptor–deficient db/db
mice (type 2 diabetes model). In microscopic analyses, RAGE vaccination
suppressed glomerular hypertrophy and mesangial expansion in both diabetic
models and significantly reduced glomerular basement membrane thickness in
streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. Results of an in vitro study indicated
that the serum IgG antibody elicited by RAGE vaccination suppressed the
expression of AGE-induced vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 and intracellular
adhesion molecule 1 in endothelial cells. Thus, our newly developed RAGE
vaccine attenuated the progression of DKD in mice and is a promising potential
therapeutic strategy for patients with DKD.
ANALYSIS OF CALCULATION REGULATION METHODS IN STEEL COMBINED TRUSSES
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Production, Ноhоl Myron , Peleshko Ivan ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Production, Petrenko Oleksii ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Production, Sydorak Dmytro ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Production
Published: June 2021

The article is devoted to the calculated regulation of the stress deformation state (SDS) of combined steel trusses, which allows to reduce the efforts in some sections of the structure by increasing the efforts in other and design evenly stressed structures as the most rational systems. It is shown that the calculated method of SDS regulation makes it possible to reduce steel consumption by up to 34%. Four methods of calculated SDS regulation are proposed. The advantages of combined structures are given: the concentration of materials and the possibility of designing them as low-element. As shown in the example, for the quantitative criterion of quality it is possible to use rationally the maximum potential energy of deformation. Dependences for calculation of the maximum potential energy of compressed stretched, and compressed-bent elements of rod-bearing steel structures are given.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CEMENT CONCRETES INCORPORATING GROUND TIRE RUBBER
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Highways and Bridges, Bidos Volodymyr , Markiv Taras ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Production, Solodkyy Serhiy
Published: June 2021

This article proves the possibility of replacing aggregates in concrete mixtures with rubber, which is obtained by grinding used car tires. It was found that the replacement of crushed coarse aggregate in the amount of 10 vol.% with ground rubber from used car tires increases the bending strength by 23% The compressive strength does not change significantly. When working in the subcritical stage of deformation (until the macrocrack shifts), concrete with the replacement of the coarse aggregate is preferred, as the energy consumption of which for elastic deformation (We) exceeds the base concrete. Analysis of the supercritical stage of deformation (macrocrack propagation) reveals that the replacement of fine and coarse aggregates negatively affects the value of total energy consumption for local static deformation in the main crack zone (Wl), which is by 1.35 and 1.14 times lower than the control concrete.
Analysis of Human-Elephant Conflict in Sri-Lanka by The Win-Win-Win Papakonstantinidis Model
Authors: Papakonstantinidis Leonidas A. , Prakash T.G Supun Lahiru
Published: June 2021

Asian Elephants have been revered for centuries and playing an important role in the continent's culture and religion where they habitat. Sri Lanka plays an important role in Asian elephant conservation in accommodating more than 10% of the global Asian elephant population in less than 2% of global Asian elephant range. Human – Elephant conflict (HEC) is a significant component in Socio – economic development in Sri Lanka and conservation of free range elephnats. In this study we attempted to Analysis Human-elephant conflict in Sri-Lanka using the win-win-win Papakonstantinidis model.
The Analysis Effect of Leverage, Asymmetric Information and Corporate Governance to Firm Value in Manufacture Companies Listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Octaviana Lisa Tyas , Hasnawati Sri , Hendrawaty Ernie
Published: June 2021

Company value or Firm value is a certain condition that has been achieved by the company as an illustration of public trust and shareholders towards the company after going through an activity process for several years, since the company was first established until now. This study aims to determine the effect that occurs between Leverage, Asymmetric Information, and Corporate Governance on the Firm Value through Cash Holdings as a mediating variable. The data used in this study are published financial report from 33 manufacturing companies in the Consumer Goods Industry Sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2011 - 2017. The conclusion of this study is that cash holdings are only able to mediate the influence of corporate governance with a proxy proportion of the board independence on firm value. Directly cash holding and corporate governance with a proxy proportion of the number of independent commissionersalso influence the firm value while leverage, asymmetric information and corporate governance with a proxy percentage of the number of share ownership by managerial do not directly affect the firm value of the company. So as to increase the value of the company, companies should determine the proportion of the right amount of board independence so it can create good corporate governance that can increase value of the company.
Analysis of Creation Central Agropolitan Through Aglomerative Region Planning in Lampung Province
Authors: Zulfikar Iwan
Published: June 2021

Rural areas in Indonesia generally have the potential for agriculture but there is little industrial sector orientation, especially in the agricultural product processing sector. For this reason, it is necessary to integrate the sectoral and regional planning through the formulation of a development strategy by considering several basic conditions (local potential) so that each stage of development will be clear. Therefore it is necessary to formulate, whether in Lampung Province in the Regency can form a small city by determining the region of the agglomerative hierarchy through the region and the base sector to support the regency agropolitan center. Analyzing is done by using the gravity area method to see regional strength (the strongest regency/city) with an indication of the population, GRDP and also the distance between regencies/cities in Lampung Province. Then to see the strength of the base sector will be done by the LQ method and Input-Output with the expectation of the model used (gravity analysis) that the Agropolitan center can be determined while the LQ and Input-Output models will determine the strength of the "Agro" base sector so that the Regional and Sectoral analysis will the acceleration of regional agglomeration in Lampung Province is seen.
The Alleviation of Allocation Funding and Rural Poverty in Indonesia
Authors: Ambya  , Nairobi  , Rizqiandri Muhammad
Published: June 2021

Indonesian authority put the fiscal decentralization as one of the policies established to delegate the authority of the central authority to each region to explore sources of income, to benefit the merit in receiving allocations from the higher level of authority, and to organize routine and investment spending. Poverty alleviation is an important agenda for a country to realize the welfare of its people so that poverty alleviation becomes an abroad and massive issue in implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study aims to see how big the influence of fiscal decentralization is, in terms of authority spending, in the form the allocation funding consisting of the General Allocation Funding (DAU), the Special Allocation Funding (DAK) and the Village Funding (DD) on the Poverty Rate in 34 provinces in Indonesia. This paper used a dynamic panel data analysis through the approach Generalized Method of Moment (GMM). The results of this study concluded that the DAU, DAK, and Village Funding variables becoming significantly influencing the rural poverty reduction in Indonesia.
Neuropathia diabetica – az oki kezelés patogenetikai alapjai
Authors: Winkler Gábor , Kempler Péter
Published: June 2021

Ma már általánosan elfogadott, hogy a diabeteses neuropathia gyógyításának meghatározó tényezője a patogenetikai alapon nyugvó oki kezelés, amelyet a változó erősségű és természetű panaszokhoz, valamint klinikai tünetekhez igazodó szimptómás terápia egészít ki. A közlemény áttekinti a patogenezissel kapcsolatos aktuális ismereteket és azok tükrében mutatja be a terápia jelen lehetőségeit. Rámutat, hogy noha a kóroki tényezőkkel és kórfolyamatokkal kapcsolatos elméleti tudásunk jelentősen bővült, az oki kezelést ma még az elérhető és hosszú távon fenntartható legkedvezőbb glikémiás kontroll és normolipidaemia, valamint az ezeket kiegészítő benfotiamin és/vagy alfa-liponsav adása jelenti.
Some Aspects of the Recent Political Confrontation Between Israel and Iran
Authors: Pilyaeva M. A.
Published: June 2021

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The Risks of Everyday Life in a Complex Society: the Experience of Russian Modernizations of the Twentieth Century
Authors: Zarubina N. N.
Published: June 2021

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Russia in a Changing World: the Continuity of the Priorities and New Opportunities
Authors: Putin V. V.
Published: June 2021

Speech of the President of the Russia Vladimir Putin at the Meeting of the Russian Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives Abroad at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Russia, 9 july 2012.
Commercial production of oil from oil shale and possible changes in the world oil market configuration
Authors: Polyakova T. V.
Published: June 2021

The world oil market is changing rapidly, there rises a new global center of world oil production – North America, which production opportunities are estimated by experts as outperforming those of Middle East. This is made possible thanks to inception of commercial oil production from oil shale in North America. The article deals with the problems and prospects of the development of shale oil in the U.S. and the impact of the growth of its production on the configuration of the world oil market.
«Strategic triangle» Russia- India-China in international relations (theory and historical practice)
Authors: Mareeva J. A.
Published: June 2021

In article reconstructed the history of nomination and the fate of the idea of a «strategic triangle» of the three Eurasian giants - Russia, India and China (RIC); the foundations of the foreign policy and economic partnership of the three countries; examined the stages of the transformation of the idea of bringing them closer together in the geopolitical the project in the socio-political periodicals and scientific literature; the thesis about the prospects of institutional design RICK.
V.The sources of Reforms of Peter I in reforms of the state administration in the government of Feodor III and in the government of regent Sofia
Authors: Chernikova T. V.
Published: June 2021

The article is devoted to an examination of a question of the reform of the state administration in the government of Feodor III and in the government of regent Sofia in the last quarter of XVII century. The author tries to find the parallels between the reforms of the state administration of Peter I and the reforms of the state administration of Feodor III and I and regent Sofia. The author tries to find, what were the reasons of the reforms and the results and significance of this phenomenon.
The fundamental renewal of the social security system protecting interests of families with children
Authors: SADYKOV Ramil' M. , BOL'SHAKOVA Natal'ya L.
Published: June 2021

Subject. The social welfare for families with children is actively evolving in Russia. Its social and legislative framework is advanced as well, promoting the respective organizational, material and technological basis. The technology for assisting and supporting the said category is renewed. The fundamental renewal of social support practices for families with children depends on the adoption of the new social welfare legislation.
Objectives. We analyze processes renewing the social welfare for families with children and articulate what specifically can be done to support them.
Methods. The study involves a set of general research methods, including logic, systems, comparative, functional, statistical and sociological ones.
Results. We determined how it is possible to shift from social servicing to strengthening reproductive and educational opportunities of families, especially young ones. This implies various aspects and mechanisms for assistance by type of family, their problems and needs. The article demonstrates the transition from socio-economic support to socio-cultural, socio-educational, socio-psychological servicing. The fundamental renewal of various social servicing practices was found to result in a growing role of non-governmental sector.
Conclusions and Relevance. Implementing and developing a personalized servicing program, as a new simplified service procedure, is a promising step to enhance the efficiency and quality of social welfare services. In Russia, the social welfare system can be mainly updated by activating the social activity of profit-making and non-profit entities. Self-help, self-organization of families seem to be the most promising trends, as the social welfare system is being technologically reshaped.
On Lie Structure in Semiprime Inverse Semirings
Authors: Ibraheem Rawnaq KH. , Majeed Abdulrahman H.
Published: June 2021

In this paper we introduce the definition of  Lie ideal on inverse semiring and we generalize some results of Herstein about Lie structure of an associative rings to inverse semirings.
Advances in Mobile Learning Educational Research (A.M.L.E.R.): Mobile learning as an educational reform
Authors:   Department of Preschool Education, Faculty of Education, University of Crete, Crete, Greece, Papadakis Stamatios
Published: June 2021

The journal Advances in Educational Research and Evaluation is a peer-reviewed openaccess journal aimed to be a medium for discussing a wide range of international educational experiences and assessment techniques. The journal intends to publish high-quality articles, the scope of which includes but is not limited to topics mentioned in this editorial. With the support of an international team of educational scholars who kindly volunteered to serve on the editorial board, the journal is set to adhere to the highest publishing ethics standards.
İnşaat mühendislerinin kariyer planlamaları üzerine bir araştırma
Authors: ÇİVİCİ Fehmi
Published: June 2021

Fransızcadan dilimize geçen kariyer kelimesi; bir hedefe varmak için yürünen yol, başlangıç ve bitiş noktaları arasındaki süreçtir. Bir başka deyişle; kişinin kendisini gelecekte nerede görmek istediğinin planlamasını yapmasıdır. Belirlenen hedefe ulaşma söz konusu sürecin doğru ve etkin bir şekilde yönetilmesiyle mümkündür. Bu olgu kariyer planlaması olarak bilinir. Mühendislik alanında çalışacak bireylerin iyi eğitim almış, iyi dil bilen, vizyonu yüksek ve ekip çalışmasına yatkın olma yeteneğine sahip olması gerekir. Çalışmada, BAUN, Mühendislik Fakültesi, İnşaat Mühendisliği Bölümünden mezun olup çalışma hayatına atılan iki yüz elli bireye Covid-19 pandemi süreci koşullarına bağlı olarak e-posta ile anket formu gönderilmiştir. Demoğrafik yapı özellikleri çalışmada verilmiş yüz mezun katılımcı anketi cevaplayarak geri dönüş yapmıştır. Mezunların kariyer planlamalarındaki sahip oldukları kariyer bilincinin ölçülmesi ve bu planı etkileyen etmenlerin hangi oranda yer aldığı belirlenip, mezunların gelecekte nerede olmak istersiniz sorusuna verdikleri cevapların ışığında değerlendirilmesi yapılmıştır. Elde edilen verilere dayanarak; inşaat mühendisliği bölümü eğitimi, eğitimin sektörde uygulamadaki sorunları çözmedeki verimliliği, katılımcıların kariyer bilinçleri ve kariyer planlamalarındaki etkenler değerlendirilmiştir. Katılımcıların anket sorularına verdikleri cevaplardan elde edilen bulgular arasında; mesleki alanda kullanılan yazılımları öğrenme çabalarının büyük oranda kendi gayretleri ile olduğu, dil eğitiminin kariyerlerine katkısının önemi, meslek seçimlerinde önceden inşaat sektörü hakkında bilgi sahibi oldukları, mesleki gelişimi ile hedefledikleri kariyer basamaklarını aşacakları örnekleri göze çarpmaktadır. Çalışmanın İnşaat Mühendisliği Bölümlerinde hem okumakta olan öğrenciler hem de mezun durumundaki bireylerde kariyer bilinci farkındalığının oluşturulması ve kariyerlerini etkin bir şekilde planlamalarında/kariyer yönetiminde olumlu yönde yarar sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
Evaluasi Fasilitas Sisi Darat Bandara Sultan Thaha Jambi Sebagai Bandar Udara Internasional
Authors: Yarlina Lita
Published: June 2021

Sultan Taha Syarifuddin Airport is an airport located in the province of Jambi. This airport began in April 2007 is managed by PT. Angkasa Pura II, which was previously managed by the Department of Transportation Jambi Province. PT.Angkasa Pura II (Persero) as the steering Airport, Jambi Sultan Taha Sultan Taha Airport development plan to be an international airport on 2012. Currently there are 5 air transport company which is every day in flight Sultan Taha Airport. Based on Forecast result (forecasting), the movement of aircraft on 2011 at 7.24%, 5.73% in 2012 and in 2013 5.429%. The number of passengers in 2011 rose 15.14% in 2012 rose 7.64% in 2013 rose 7.09%. While number of the cargo on 2011 rose 3%, 3% in 2012 and 2013, 3%. The analysis result of land side facilities at Sultan Taha Airport Jambi at departure are for the development of 274.31 m2 space. Need development of space for the arrivalare of 248 m2. Area of 134 m2 is adequate toilet but the toilet really badly because there are only 4 pieces of toilets currently available. Baggage claim area was not sufficient anymore the addition of 37.88 m2. Hall of arrival to the development of 311.51 m2. While fhe obstacles / problems related to building new terminal facilities of international standard can be implemented that is not related assets owned by DGCA is not handed over / transferred to PT.Angkasa Pura II (Persero) and there is still the official residence owned by DGCA.
Penerapan SNI 03-7051-2004 (pemberian Tanda dan Pemasangan Lampu Halangan (Obstacle Lights) di Sekitar Bandara) di Bandara Juanda Surabaya
Authors: Nurhayati Yati
Published: June 2021

Assessment of the Implementation of SNI 03-7051-2004 (The Signs And Installation of Obstruction Lights (Obstacle Lights) vicinity at Airport) For Compulsory Standards at Juanda Airport in Surabaya is to know how the implementation of the provision of signs and installation of lights around the aviation operation Safety area at Juanda Airport Surabaya to support it has required the standards/rules established by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation flight operations in order to ensure aviation safety. Assessment method used quantitative method by decomposition (descriptive), exposure and a detailed explanation based on the compilation of primary data and secondary data that have been processed. The assessment result shows the application of SNI 03-7051-2004 (The Signs and Installation of Obstruction Lights of Airport vacinity at Juanda Airport) vacinit at Surabaya there are still some buildings that do not meet the rules set, there are some buildings should be installed (obstacle lights) to achieve optimum aviation safety. Among these buildings are of BTS Tower buildings and Mall City Of Tomorrow (Cito Mall) that located at the aviation operation area at Juanda airport.
Penerapan Sistem Manajemen Keselamatan (SMS) di Bandar Udara Sepinggan Balikpapan
Authors: Nurrasmajid M. N.
Published: June 2021

Safety is the top priority and must be provided in every flight activity. All institutions that conduct activities in the airport shall have the commitment in implementing Safety Management System, in accordance with national and international standards. In its implementation, Safety Management System consists of 5 (five) indicators i.e. safety policy and objective indicator, danger identification and safety risk management indicator, safety assurance indicator, safety promotion indicator, and emergency response planning indicator. The operators of Sepinggan Internatinal Airport Balikpapan have implemented almost all 5 (five) indicators and its variables. However, there are no SMS organization and manager safety/officer provided. Only working groups (Pokja) are available. Therefore, reports on events are not documented as materials for analysis which can be useful for avoiding errors to occur again.
Pelayanan Informasi Meteorologi Penerbangan Di Bandara Fatmawati Bengkulu
Authors: Rizki Yuke Sri
Published: June 2021

Guidelines assesment for aviation meteorological information services is expected to be useful to improve aviation meteorological information services at the airport and will directly improve aviation safety. This assessment will evaluate the guidelines for aviation meteorological information services in order to figure out the obstacles encoutered in the services and part or elements of services that need further improvements, and to make recommendations related to the aviation meteorological information services.Pengkajian pelayanan informasi meterologi penerbangan di Bandara Fatmawati Soekarno Bengkulu diharapkan dapat bermanfaat untuk meningkatkan pelayanan informasi meteorologi penerbangan di bandar udara dan secara langsung akan meningkatkan keselamatan penerbangan. Pengkajian ini akan mengevaluasi pelayanan mana yang perlu dilakukan penyempurnaan. Pada akhir analisis akan disusun suatu rekomendasi peningkatan pelayanan informasi meteorologi penerbangan dib bandar udara Fatmawati Soekarno Bengkulu.