bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
To the Problem of Studying the Space-Planning Structure of the Traditional Kazakh Settlement
Authors: Turganbayeva Lyailya R.
Published: November 2020

This article presents the experience of typologization of traditional settlements of Kazakhs - in the past one of the largest nomadic pastoralist peoples who experienced a change of economic activity, lifestyle in the historically foreseeable period. Based on the analysis, it was revealed that their spatial structure was influenced by popular perceptions of rational organization of the life environment in steppe conditions. The evolution of the method of space development from dynamic to static is considered; Volume-spatial structures - from local, linear and dispersed formations “scattered” in hyperspace, to a system of interconnected compacted spaces.
Activities of the Institute of
Ethnocultural Education – BiZ to Preserve the Ethnic Identity of Germans in the Post-Soviet Space
Authors: Shlegel Elena A.
Published: November 2020

According to the joint statement of President of the RSFSR B. N. Yeltsin and Chancellor of Germany G. Kohl Information and Educational Center of Russian Germans - BiZ was created, later renamed Institute of Ethnocultural Education - BiZ. The purpose of the article is to analyze the work on preservation of the ethnic identity of Germans, which is implemented by the Institute of Ethnocultural Education. The article presents the history of the establishment of the Institute, as well as describes the main direction in the process of ethnocultural education - language work.
Dynamics of Number of Deported Peoples in the Northern Kazakhstan in the 1930s – 1940s
Authors: Tabuldenov Alibek N.
Published: November 2020

The scientific article discusses one of the main factors that have had a significant impact on the ethnic and demographic and multicultural development of Kazakhstan in the 1930s - 1940s. Twentieth century. In the above chronological period, such key determinants were the deportations of peoples and their subsequent resettlement on the territory of Kazakhstan. The article shows the geography of resettlement of deportees, the dynamics of the number, ethnic, social composition of immigrants who arrived in Kazakhstan. In preparing the article used archival documents, personal memories, census materials.
The Projects of the Far East Development in Russian Social Thought at the Turn of 19th – 20th Centuries: the Modern Tendencies in Historiography
Authors: Medvedev Konstantin A.
Published: November 2020

This article demonstrates the modern historians’ researches devoted to visions of Russian social thought concerning the Far East as the element of imperial foreign policy at the turn of 19th - 20th centuries. The author defines the basic areas of researches that include this issue’s analysis. Special attention is paid to current situation in historical knowledge. The conclusion demonstrates promising ways of this issue’s studying.
Analyzing Patriarchy, Political Participation, and Active Citizenship in ASEAN
Authors: Intentilia Anak Agung Mia
Published: November 2020

By analyzing to what extent does patriarchy hinders women's political participation, this paper discusses the relation of patriarchy and active citizenship for women in ASEAN member states. For the purpose of analysis, this paper uses the theory of patriarchy and the theory of active citizenship related to politics, gender, and citizenship aspects by using qualitative method and literature analysis. This paper finds that patriarchal culture has a significant impact in hindering women's political participation because it has been institutionalized through: (i) political party practices; (ii) tradition, religion, and customary laws; and (iii) gender segregation in the society. Since the political participation is limited, therefore, the â€œexclusionâ€ of women in the society within ASEAN member states remains. They belong to the marginalized group and are unable to access equal power and resources to act their active citizenship.
The Design of Legal Advisory Office Website of Samsul-Fatkhul-Serangkai (SFS) by Using Laravel Framework
Authors: Dewi Agushinta R.  , Binastuti Sugiharti , Anita  , Saliha Prasastia Aryani
Published: November 2020

The SFS Law Office is one of the legal advisory offices located in Depok, West Java. As an advisory service, the data processing and management in the SFS Law office served manually so that errors and data loss often occurred. The purpose of this research is to build a website for this legal advisory office so that it can be a tool for the client to schedule meetings with lawyers. It can facilitate lawyers in managing their files and schedules so that it can help clients personally. This website is using Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP), JavaScript, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) with Laravel framework, Sublime Text as a text editor, and MySQL database. The method used in the research is Rapid Application Development (RAD). This website has three types of users, namely admin, member, and visitor. The black-box testing method results showed that all options and the web pages able to function as expected. We can access The SFS Law Office website at URL http://www.kantorkonsultanhukumsfs.com available in Bahasa. The assessment calculations from 37 respondents gave the percentage result of 86.76 %, which means that this website is in the "very good" category.
Los destinos turísticos inteligentes: el pilar de la recuperación turística
Authors: García Moreno Beatriz , Fernández Alcantud Andrés
Published: November 2020

El sector turístico mundial está viviendo la peor situación de su historia, motivada por la crisis sanitaria provocada por el COVID-19. La problemática es sobre todo más acuciante en países que, como España, contaban con un importante sector turístico que daba empleo directo a cerca de 3 millones de personas, 13% del empleo total, y supone cerca de un 12% de su PIB.

Para poder recuperarse España está apostando por el modelo de Destinos Turísticos Inteligentes (DTI) y la Red DTI que engloba a estos destinos. La metodología DTI se basa en 5 ejes de actuación que son la Gobernanza, la Innovación, la Tecnología, la Sostenibilidad y la Accesibilidad. Es resaltable, además, la importancia del conocimiento y el uso de Sistemas de Inteligencia Turística que permiten una correcta toma de decisiones.
Turismo en tiempos de pandemia: la percepción de los residentes argentinos sobre el riesgo a viajar
Authors: García Aimé , Soto Lara , Soutullo Elián
Published: November 2020

La pandemia por COVID-19 en la Argentina ha obligado al gobierno nacional a decretar el aislamiento social. Con la suspensión de actividades, la crisis en el sector turístico no tardó en llegar. Este documento expone las principales conclusiones de una encuesta realizada en el mes de mayo sobre la percepción del riesgo de viajar de los residentes argentinos en contexto de crisis sanitaria. En este escenario se plantea al turismo de proximidad como una oportunidad para el desarrollo local.
Influencia de la robótica educativa en la motivación y el trabajo cooperativo en Educación Primaria: un estudio de caso
Authors: Sánchez Sánchez Tania , Serrano Sánchez José Luis , Rojo Acosta Fulgencio
Published: November 2020

En este artículo analizamos la influencia que la robótica educativa tiene en la motivación de los estudiantes de Educación Primaria en un Colegio de la Región de Murcia (España), así como el impacto que tiene en el trabajo cooperativo. En este estudio de caso han participado 18 estudiantes y su docente. El cuestionario y la entrevista han sido las técnicas utilizadas para la recogida de información, con las que hemos podido comprobar que las actividades en las que se ha integrado la robótica educativa han tenido una influencia positiva en la motivación del alumnado, en su interés y en la mejora de la consolidación de aprendizajes.
Inhibition of staphylococci and S. aureus in wastewater by ferrates and electrochemical methods
Authors: Medveďová Alžbeta , Kecskesová Stanislava , Krivjanska Anna , Vojs Marian , Marton Marián , Filip Jan , Fehér Miroslav , Mackuľak Tomáš
Published: November 2020

Increasing concentration of antibiotics in environment and their subinhibitory concentrations in wastewater may result in increased antibiotic resistance of present bacteria. Therefore, this study was aimed to analyze the efficiency of coagulase-positive staphylococci and Staphylococcus aureus inhibition in wastewater by electrochemical methods and addition of ferrates. Advanced electrochemical oxidation by boron doped diamond electrodes in anode; cathode and anode-cathode connection were used for wastewater disinfection. Results showed that the most effective connection was the anodic one, as complete inhibition of coagulase-positive staphylococci as well as of S. aureus was observed after 40 min. Energy consumption was 3.69 kWh/m3 for effluent wastewater disinfection. The second studied method of wastewater disinfection was the application of powdered ferrates. Addition of 100 mg of ferrates resulted in the inhibition of 84—96 % of coagulase-positive staphylococci and 97—99 % of S. aureus in influent water, while the inhibition of coagulase-positive staphylococci and S. aureus was 61—83 % and 83—86 %, respectively, in effluent wastewater.
Egg White Cystatin – A Review
Authors: Patryk Kupaj , Maciej Korus , Malgorzata Korzeniowska , Wieslaw Kopec
Published: November 2020

Hen eggs are widely used, not only for human consumption, but also as an important material in food production and in pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry. Cystatin is a biologically active component of egg white, mostly used as an inhibitor of papain-like cysteine proteases. It was isolated from chicken egg white and has later been used in the nomenclature of structurally and functionally related proteins. Cystatins from animals, including mouse, rat, dog, cow and chicken egg white have been isolated and recently used in foodstuffs and drug administration. Cystatin has found its place and use in medicine due to its antimicrobial, antiviral and insecticidal effects, for the prevention of cerebral hemorrhage and control of cancer cell metastasis.
Environmental Assessment of Greenhouse Gases Emission from Sheep Breeding in Vojvodina Region of Serbia
Authors: Miljan Samardžić M. , Zoran Galić A. , Igor Jajić M. , Dragana Latković S. , Jovica Vasin R. , Irina Andreeva V. , Ivan Vasenev I.
Published: November 2020

The aim of this work is to show a calculation procedure for obtaining estimations for the carbon footprint of 1 kg of live weight of ewe, ram and lamb at the farm gate, taking into account regional typological features of agricultural production in agroecosystems. The methodology of carbon footprint (CF) calculation is based on the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology developed for agricultural products. Results revealed that in modern technology of sheep breeding, 21.41 kg CO2 e was emitted on average per kg of body weight of ewe, 19.13 kg CO2 е was emitted on average per kg of body weight of ram, 3.2 kg CO2 e was emitted on average per kg of body weight of lamb. The main distinction of Vojvodina province is the low efficiency of fertiliser application on crop fields and manure management, storage and utilisation, which has as a result high emissions of nitrous oxide. This is the field where the implementation of intensive technologies of precise farming, manure handling, utilisation and management will significantly decrease GHG emission, with preserving yield of crops and quantity and quality of sheep of all categories.
Development of Hockey Game and Model for Learning Physical Education in Children’s Elementary School
Authors: Saputri Nuzulla , Suharjana
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this study is to develop tools and products for the hockey water pipe (PSA) game model in order to overcome the problem of limited facilities and infrastructure and improve students’ movement coordination skills and increase the variety of small ball games. This research is a research and development (RnD) that refers to Sugiyono’s (2013) theory which is product oriented. The results of this study have been found (1) the Hockey PSA game model can attract the attention of upper elementary school students to get to know the Hockey game (2) The Hockey PSA game model can add variety to the game for teachers who teach upper grade elementary school children (3) the game model PSA Hoki can express the imagination of upper elementary school students in the combination of modification of tools and games with the results of the affective aspects of the trial that is the aspect of students willing to play again obtained a percentage of 92.08% (very feasible). The conclusion of this research is the Hockey PSA game model can overcome the problem of limited facilities and infrastructure improve student movement coordination and increase the variety of small ball game material.
Recognising Green Infrastructure as a Part of the Fourth Nature Concept Through University Campuses
Authors: Čibik Miroslav , Back Prochnow Simone , Stiles Richard , Štěpánková Roberta
Published: November 2020

Every ecosystem on Earth is affected by people as well as has an impact on them. The connection between nature and culture, human knowledge and wisdom of Nature, between us and our environment, is in fact very strong, although sometimes underestimated. It can be promoted by a different way of designing architecture and urban plans – these all should change the quality of our decisions and consequently, once we are acquainted with better options or choices to select, also the quality of our lives will be raised. The Fourth Nature concept is being researched with the goal to identify strategies that create straight connections between culture and Nature, in order to provide humanity with better conditions for living in cities. We are urban beings, living with a current prognosis of being a part of a bigger number of urban dwellers each day. Many different ways the Fourth Nature can be practiced, seen and experienced by in several scales and forms could change our living conglomerates. As valuable places in cities, due to their insertion in the urban tissue and also as coexistence and knowledge development areas, university campuses are here taken to examine this aimed optimal relation between Nature and culture. University campuses have been for centuries an important part of human culture. Creating their own ecosystems, campuses impact on the functioning, sustainability and in the overall also on the appearance of the city, through a blue-green infrastructure implementation and its connections. Within the urban structures, they fulfil their role more significantly and provide important spatial, social, economic, visual and health functions. The area, which is often labelled as public or semi-public space, is thus a part of the blue-green infrastructure and its quality affects also the quality of the surrounding environment. The Fourth Nature is seen as a tool or as a turning point in the current environmental crisis and the university campuses are considered to be the modifiers of the quality of their surrounding environment. The intercrossed analysis of their properties in the current context may bring new ideas and application parameters for the design of the contemporary urban landscape.
Crop Year Effects on the Quality and Quantity of Winter Wheat Varieties
Authors: Jolánkai Márton , Tarnawa Ákos , Kassai Mária Katalin , Szentpétery Zsolt , Eser Adnan , Kató Hajnalka
Published: November 2020

Crop year impacts have been studied in a long-term trial of the Nagygombos experiments of the Szent István University, Gödöllő, Hungary. The present paper is intended to give an overview of 18 winter wheat Triticum aestivum L. varieties tested during the time range between 1996 and 2018. All of the varieties were studied under similar agronomic conditions, each of them for min 3 years in a series of a polyfactorial replicated field trials. The 120 kg.ha-1 N plant nutrition applications of the respective crop years were processed in the evaluation. Amount of grain yield, protein (%), wet gluten and farinographic values of the varieties examined were compared. The results obtained suggest that most of the varieties had a rather high variation concerning yield figures, however protein, and farinographic indicators proved to be more stable characteristics. Wet gluten values were influenced mainly by the crop year. The study supports an evidence that Fusarium graminearum infection of the trials was in accordance with the pre-harvest moisture conditions of a crop year. The study may support a conclusion that certain varieties have shown a higher stability in quality manifestation regardless to the amount of their grain yield. Alföld 90, Jubilejnaja 50, Mv Magdaléna and Mv Toldi varieties proved to be the best quality varieties in this research series.
Subjective Well-Being and its Impact on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy and Long-Term Survivors
Authors: Strebkova R.
Published: November 2020

Objective: This study examines the profile of subjective well-being among 33 patients undergoing radiotherapy at the time of the study and 30 long-term survivors for over five years. A subject of the study is also the relation between the aspects of subjective well-being (life satisfaction, positive and negative affect) and the separate dimensions of fatigue and an analysis has been made of their influence on the burden of fatigue among the examined people.

Materials and Methods: A total of 66 cancer patients were enrolled in the study – 33 patients undergoing radiotherapy and 30 long-term survivors. Multidimensional questionnaire on fatigue MFI-20 and Scale for subjective well-being (SWLS) were used to assess Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and Subjective well-being in patients during radiation-treatment and in long-term survivors. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Correlation analysis and t-test of Student. Linear regression analysis was performed to determine the predictors of fatigue score during radiation-treatment and long-term survivor cancer patients.

Results: Of all the components of subjective well-being, only life satisfaction and the positive affect showed a substantial relation with the five dimensions of fatigue, namely: general fatigue, physical fatigue, reduced activity, reduced motivation, mental fatigue. The burden of the physical and general fatigue among patients undergoing radiotherapy was estimated primarily based on the grounds of life satisfaction, (ß = -0.53; р = 0.03), respectively; (ß = -0.40; р = 0.01), the negative affect (stress) was a major predictor of the burden of general fatigue among patients belonging to the same group (ß = 0.33; р = 0.03). The positive affect predicts to a large extent the burden of the general (ß = -0.54; р = 0.02) and physical fatigue (ß = -0.36; р = 0.04) for the group of the long-term survivors for over five years.

Conclusions: In congruence with positive psychology, positive affect and life satisfaction, as aspects of subjective well-being, proved to be protective factors against the burden of fatigue. These results can guide the development of individually tailored interventions that may reduce the impact of fatigue on patients with cancer.
A Case of a Young Woman with Cervico-Mediastinal Malignant Goiter
Authors: Yankov G. , Gecov P. , Kovacheva M. , Mekov E. , Petkov R. , Vladimirov B.
Published: November 2020

The main treatment in nearly every case of thyroid cancer is surgery. The exception often refers to anaplastic carcinoma because this cancer is already widespread at the time of diagnosis. Most of the cases are treated with thyroidectomy, but small tumors that spread inside the thyroid gland might be treated by lobectomy. Intrathoracic goiter accounts for 5.8% of all mediastinal masses. On the other hand, the incidence of thyroid malignancy in cervico-mediastinal thyroid masses is 7,7%. In such cases, total thyroidectomy with en block removal of the mediastinal portion of the gland is the treatment of choice. We present a case of a 34-year-old woman with cervico-mediastinal malignant goiter.
On Limit Sets of Monotone Maps on Dendroids
Authors: Makhrova E.N.
Published: November 2020

Let X be a dendrite, f : X → X be a monotone map. In the papers by I. Naghmouchi (2011, 2012) it is shown that ω-limit set ω(x, f ) of any point x ∈ X has the next properties:

(1)

ω
(
x
,
f
)
⊆

Per
(
f
)

¯

\omega (x,f) \subseteq \overline {Per(f)}

, where Per( f ) is the set of periodic points of f ;

(2)

ω(x, f ) is either a periodic orbit or a minimal Cantor set.

In the paper by E. Makhrova, K. Vaniukova (2016 ) it is proved that

(3)

Ω
(
f
)
=

Per
(
f
)

¯

\Omega (f) = \overline {Per(f)}

, where Ω( f ) is the set of non-wandering points of f.

The aim of this note is to show that the above results (1) – (3) do not hold for monotone maps on dendroids.
Small C
1-smooth perturbations of skew products and the partial integrability property
Authors: Efremova L.S.
Published: November 2020

In this paper we investigate stability of the integrability property of skew products of interval maps under small C
1-smooth perturbations satisfying some conditions. We obtain here (sufficient) conditions of the partial integrability for maps under considerations. These conditions are formulated in the terms of properties of the unperturbed skew product. We give also the example of the partially integrable map.
Effect of Adding Essential Oils of Caraway and Rosemary on Volatile Aroma Compounds Derived from Stored Vacuum Packaged Minced Turkey Meat
Authors: Michalczyk Magdalena , Satora Paweł , Banaś Joanna , Fiutak Grzegorz
Published: November 2020

Changes in the odor of meat during its storage are one of the basic indicators affecting its assessment and possible disqualification. The aim of the study was to determine whether the addition of essential oils may affect the composition and concentration of volatile compounds included in the aroma of stored turkey meat. We investigated the effect of adding essential oil (EO) of caraway (0.02% v/w), rosemary (0.02% v/w) and a mixture of the two (0.01% each) on the composition of volatile compound fractions formed during 10-day storage of vacuum-packed minced turkey meat. The EOs used were also evaluated for their influence on microbial contamination (total viable count and lactic acid bacteria count), sensory quality (odor and taste) and the level of fat rancidity (acid value, peroxide value and p-anisidine value) and pH in chill-stored samples. In terms of sensory indicators, the greatest beneficial effect of adding EOs was noted in the odor of raw meat. Use of the HS-SPME/GC-MS (headspace-solid phase microextraction/gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) method showed that the addition of essential oils significantly reduced the amounts of benzeneacetaldehyde, 2-octenal and ethyl 2-methyloctanoate compared with the control sample. In addition, in the presence of essential oils of rosemary and caraway, decreases were noted in benzaldehyde and 9-octadecenal, respectively. These changes may potentially affect the reception of the odor. There was a beneficial effect of the EOs in reducing the levels of fat oxidation indicators, including peroxides. However, the oils at applied concentrations had no significant effect on the total viable count and LAB count.
Determination of body shape and meristic characters variations in wild and cultured populations of cichlid fish, Oreochromis niloticus, from the Republic of Benin, West of Africa
Authors: Jawad Laith A. , Ibáńez Ana L. , Kiki Mathieu , Gnohossou Pierre
Published: November 2020

This study was designed to assess morphological changes between cultured and wild tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.). Wild fish samples were obtained from fishermen operating in the waters of the vicinity of the province Parakou, Benin in November 2014, while the cultured samples were obtained from a fish farm in the municipality of Sô-Ava in the Atlantic region of the southern part of the Republic of Benin. Significant differences were observed in all nine morphometric traits measured. Discriminant analysis of morphometric parameters showed high divergence between the populations. The meristic count, however, overlapped broadly showing no divergence between the populations. The morphometric differences between the cultured and wild tilapia, O. niloticus, could have been linked to genetic differences or environmental factors or a combination of these.
A handy trap for capturing of the adult river lamprey in streams
Authors: Radtke Grzegorz , Kuczyński Tomasz
Published: November 2020

In the Baltic Sea Basin, the river lamprey, Lampetra fluviatilis (L.), is still important to commercial fishing; however, the species is on the decline, especially in the southern part of the catchment area. At present, the river lamprey is protected by European law that requires monitoring its stocks. This article describes a convenient trap for catching adult river lamprey in streams. The gear is a small fish-pot or hoop-net with two chambers. Operating the trap is very simple, and tests indicated its usefulness for monitoring ascending river lamprey. Thus, this trap design is recommended as a standard tool for use in the future, especially since there is a lack of commercial fishery data.
Humour as a Postmodern Weapon in a Totalitarian Regime. Ioan Groşan’s One Hundred Years at the Gates of the East
Authors: Tapodi Zsuzsa , Tomonicska Ingrid
Published: November 2020

The paper aims to show that O sută de ani de zile la Porţile Orientului [One Hundred Years at the Gates of the East], Ioan Groşan’s historical picaresque postmodern novel, can be seen – due the presence of different techniques and devices of humour – as a weapon in and against a totalitarian system. In order to do so, our approach takes into account the problem of an East European totalitarian system, the East–West antipode, the condition of the author and his possible intention in a totalitarian system, the condition of the reader and his horizon of expectations in the same system, and the sources of humour used by the author. Humour as a weapon can have a lot of roles, for example, cracking, evading, or surmounting reality, and we want to show that Ioan Groşan succeeds in doing all that. In our paper, we grouped the humour-generating incongruences and contradictions into several categories: composition, frame (space and time, situations), identity (social status, names, physical appearance, ethnic and religious belonging), and language to underline the wide range of tools used by the author.
Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Applications to Cardiac Muscle: Short Review
Authors: Pop Mihaela , Stefu Nicoleta
Published: November 2020

This review describes in brief recent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods for assessing cardiac structure in healthy and pathologic state using diffusion-weighted (DW) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) approaches. A background on the theory and MR pulse sequences employed in DW/DT imaging is given, along with the calculation of diffusion tensor (D), apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and fractional anisotropy (FA). Parametric maps derived from DW/DT images can quantify microstructure alterations due to fibrotic collagen deposition, along with associated changes in cardiac muscle anisotropy. Representative examples of ADC and FA parametric maps are shown from ex vivo high-resolution DT images of explanted healthy and scarred hearts obtained from pre-clinical investigations. Furthermore, examples of fiber tractography demonstrating DTI-based 3D (three-dimensional) reconstruction of fiber directions within the heart are illustrated using advanced open-source software. Lastly, future developments and potential translation of DW/DT methods into routine clinical evaluation for cardiac MR imaging protocols are highlighted.
Public policy responses to the spread of COVID-19 as a potential factor determining health results: a comparative study of the Czech Republic, the Russian Federation, and the Slovak Republic
Authors: Chubarova Tatiana , Maly Ivan , Nemec Juraj
Published: November 2020

The goal of this paper is to identify critical factors in success/failure of public policies focusing on fighting the spread of COVID-19 pandemic using a sample of three countries from Central and Eastern Europe with different results regarding COVID-19 morbidity and mortality rates, namely the Czech Republic, the Russian Federation, and the Slovak Republic. Based on comprehensive literature review, three independent variables were worked out: the scope/scale of public policy anti-pandemic interventions, the timing of public policy interventions, and the success of public policies in motivating compliance with anti-pandemic measures. Taking into account the similarity of measures introduced by national governments, the results suggest that the timing of public policy responses and success in motivating compliance may be critical factors in containing the pandemic.
A Case Report of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Hemadsorber Therapy in Septic Patient with Multiorgan Injury
Authors: Klesmite Anna , Leibuss Roberts , Arklina Baiba , Semcenko Larisa , Kalejs Martins , Strike Eva , Stradins Peteris
Published: November 2020

Diagnostic microbiology and management of sepsis have advanced, even though the complication of multiorgan dysfunction remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. An estimated incidence of sepsis in 2017 is about 48 million a year, including 11 million sepsis- related deaths, which represents 19.7% of all global deaths.(1,2) Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a devastating complication of sepsis, conventionally, a substantial number of patients require mechanical ventilation (MV) to avert hypoxemia and hypercapnia. However, MV per se can cause lung injury, accelerating the disease progression. The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the management of ARDS has grown considerably in the past decade. More recently, an increasing popularity of spontaneous breathing and awake patients undergoing ECMO is seen, as well as the use of various types of hemadsorbers for reducing pathologically increased inflammatory response.(3) The purpose of this case report is to review airway and multiorgan support management during ECMO.
A Complicated Colorectal Cancer Recurrence
Authors: Lescinska Anna Marija , Grakova Valerija , Malasonoks Aleksandrs , Sivins Armands
Published: November 2020

The case report demonstrates painstaking, one step at a time multitherapy for the third most common cancer and the third cause of cancer death in western countries – colorectal cancer. Multitherapeutic approach at specialized centers for the treatment of colorectal cancer is the cornerstone for reaching favorable treatment results and prognosis.
Acute Gastric Dilatation in a 13 Year Old Child. A Case Report
Authors: Kalnakārkle Elīna , Ābola Zane
Published: November 2020

Acute gastric dilatation is a rare and life threatening disease. The usual symptoms of acute gastric dilatation can vary and be nonspecific, including acute abdominal pain, abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting. Many aetiologies of acute gastric dilatation are described. This article presents a case of a 13 year old girl who presented in our clinic with acute gastric dilatation after an orthopaedic operation. Clinical signs and a diagnostic pathway are presented in the report. In the early treatment of acute gastric dilatation, nasogastric tube insertion was used for gastric decompression. As a surgical approach jejunostomy insertion was used to ensure enteral feeding. Our case study shows that the optimal treatment for this pathology is mainly conservative.
Surgical Approach in Congenital Long QT Interval Syndrome Patients
Authors: Stoldere Diāna , Cimbolineca Elīna
Published: November 2020

Long QT syndrome is a genetically determined clinical condition that can lead to sudden cardiac death, life–threatening arrhythmias, typically ventricular tachycardia – Torsades de Pointes in young, otherwise healthy, adults and children.

Congenital long QT syndrome is the most common cause of sudden death in young adults with structurally normal heart.

There are several studies, which introduce us to gene mutation types, responsible for this disease. At this point 17 types of LQTS gene mutations are recognized, most patients present with the first 3 LQTS gene mutations: KCNQ1, KCNH2, and SCN5A.

Secondary factors like electrolyte disbalance, dietary restrictions, and specific drugs may also cause QT interval prolongation. It is important to rule out avoidable causes, before further evaluation of congenital disease.

Several treatment options are used in daily practice, which also includes a surgical approach.

Although not so often used and seen, surgical technique has positive results – recognized by both doctors and patients.
Mood disorder induced by prednisolone – an easily overlooked complication
Authors: Pang Nicholas , Masiran Ruziana
Published: November 2020

Objective: The use of corticosteroids might be associated with the sequelae of psychiatric comorbidity – manic and depressive symptoms, psychosis, and cognitive impairment.

Case report: We report a case of the 35 years old man who presented seven months period of irritability, occasional low mood, and sleep disturbances without the concurrent hallucinations or delusions. The patient had a history of nephrotic syndrome and for this reason, required prednisolone. The corticosteroid induced irritability that has appeared three months after the treatment has started. The psychiatric examination showed neither the psychomotor retardation, manic or depressed mood, nor hallucinations and delusions. However, the level of irritability was undoubtedly increased.

Conclusions: Corticosteroids are drugs commonly used in many systemic diseases. During a psychiatric examination, a careful evaluation is necessary to distinguish the side effects of corticosteroids from the primary psychiatric disorders.
Characterisation and evaluation of interspecific cross-incompatibility in two Delphinium species
Authors: Cheng Ying , Guan Wenling , Li Fan
Published: November 2020

Delphinium yunnanense is an endemic species in the Yunnan Province of China, while Delphinium elatum ‘Guardian Blue’ is widespread as cut flowers in the world. They all bloom attractive blue flowers, which are a crucial ornamental trait for floriculture. In this experiment, the cross-compatibility between D. yunnanense and D. elatum was characterised and evaluated. The results showed that a strong cross-incompatibility was observed in D. yunnanense × D. elatum, resulting in hybrid sterility. The F1 hybrid generation produced neither fruits nor seeds. The cross-incompatibility of the hybrids resulted from the disturbed structure of the pollen tubes penetrating pistil style and callose deposits on stigma and in style. Moreover, the germination rate of D. elatum × D. yunnanense F1 seed was lower than their own allogamic crosses, although there was no difference in fruit set rate. The results confirmed the cross-incompatibility between D. yunnanense and D. elatum, suggesting that D. elatum is more suitable as a maternal parent for hybridisation breeding. Our study characterised and evaluated the interspecific cross-compatibility through the pollen–stigma interaction and the reproductive system in Delphinium, which could provide the basis for the development and utilisation of potential ornamental traits in Delphinium.
The Reserve Price Optimization for Publishers on Real-Time Bidding on-Line Marketplaces with Time-Series Forecasting
Authors: Wodecki Andrzej
Published: November 2020

Today's Internet marketing ecosystems are very complex, with many competing players, transactions concluded within milliseconds, and hundreds of different parameters to be analyzed in the decision-making process. In addition, both sellers and buyers operate under uncertainty, without full information about auction results, purchasing preferences, and strategies of their competitors or suppliers. As a result, most market participants strive to optimize their trading strategies using advanced machine learning algorithms. In this publication, we propose a new approach to determining reserve-price strategies for publishers, focusing not only on the profits from individual ad impressions, but also on maximum coverage of advertising space. This strategy combines the heuristics developed by experienced RTB consultants with machine learning forecasting algorithms like ARIMA, SARIMA, Exponential Smoothing, and Facebook Prophet. The paper analyses the effectiveness of these algorithms, recommends the best one, and presents its implementation in real environment. As such, its results may form a basis for a competitive advantage for publishers on very demanding online advertising markets.
Investigation of the mycelial compatibility of Macrophomina phaseolina
Authors: Csüllög Kitti , Tarcali Gábor
Published: November 2020

Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid. is found on all five crop-growing continents. In hot and dry seasons, this fungus is capable of causing considerable damage. In this study, mycelial compatibility of M. phaseolina isolates was investigated. In total the 30 samples collected were tested to examine their compatibility. The sunflower samples examined were collected in 2019 and 2020 in different regions of Hungary (29 isolates) and Slovakia (1 isolate). A total of 465 pairing tests were made with 30 isolates. The results of our examination showed incompatibility in 12 pairings. In our studies, we also measured the size of the microsclerotia of the isolates in order to determine which group they belong to. The diameter of the microsclerotia ranged from 74 to 182 μm. Based on this, microsclerotia belong to group ‘C’, as well as the data of previous studies in Hungary.
Ultrastructure and cytochemistry of the mature spermatozoon of Khawia armeniaca (Cholodkovsky, 1915) (Caryophyllidea: Lytocestidae), a parasite of Capoeta capoeta sevangi (De Filippi, 1865) (Teleostei, Cyprinidae)
Authors: Matoušková M. , Bruňanská M. , Nebesářová J. , Poddubnaya L. G.
Published: November 2020

The mature spermatozoon of Khawia armeniaca, a monozoic caryophyllidean parasite of templar fish Capoeta capoeta sevangi (De Filippi, 1865) from the Lake Sevan, Armenia, has been studied using transmission electron microscopy and cytochemical technique of Thiéry (1967) for the first time. The mature spermatozoon of K. armeniaca consists of a single axoneme with the 9+‘1’ trepaxonematan structure, cortical microtubules and nucleus which are situated parallel to the longitudinal axis of the spermatozoon, and a moderately electrondense cytoplasm with glycogen particles. The cortical microtubules are arranged in one continuous semicircle beneath the plasma membrane in Region II and anterior part of Region III of the mature spermatozoon. The two opposite rows of cortical microtubules are observed in the remaining nuclear and at the beginning of the postnuclear part (Regions III, IV) of the male gamete The number of cortical microtubules is remarkably variable in the spermatozoa of various Khawia species. K. armeniaca exhibits the highest number of cortical microtubules in comparison with K. sinensis and K. rossittensis. Glycogen was detected in the cytoplasm of prenuclear (II), nuclear (III) and postnuclear (IV) regions with different ultrastructural organization of the mature spermatozoon of K. armeniaca. Variations of sperm ultrastructural characters within caryophyllideans and other cestodes are discussed.
Metazoan parasite communities of three endemic cichlid fish species from the upper Grijalva River, Chiapas, Mexico
Authors: Paredes-Trujillo A. , Martínez-Aquino A. , Rodiles-Hernández R. , González-Solís D.
Published: November 2020

We recorded the metazoan parasite communities in three endemic cichlids (Chiapaheros grammodes, Vieja breidohri and V. hartwegi) collected between November 2008 and July 2009 in the upper Grijalva River Basin (GRB), Chiapas, Mexico. In total, 6,287 individual parasites belonging to 18 taxa (1 monogenean, 6 digeneans, 1 cestode, 4 nematodes, 2 acanthocephalans, 1 hirudinean, 2 copepods and 1 pentastomid) were found. Eleven metazoans were adult forms and 7 larvae; moreover, 14 were endoparasites and 4 ectoparasites. Sixteen parasite taxa represent new geographical and host records. The helminth community in the three cichlids was characterized by higher number of generalists than specialists, as well as a higher proportion of autogenics than allogenics. The metazoan parasites showed prevalence and mean abundances moderate to high. The infracommunities and component community of metazoan parasites had low diversity, richness, and number of individuals and are similar to those reported for other cichlids in Southeastern Mexico, characterized by the presence of typical parasites of cichlids, with a high number of digeneans and generalist parasites. We report the introduced Asian parasitic copepod Neoergasilus japonicus parasitizing endangered or threatened endemic cichlids in the upper GRB. This copepod have been widespread in other freshwater fish species, mainly in Asia (China, India, Japan, Russia, Taiwan), Europe (France, Hungary, Italy, Turkey), and America (Cuba, Mexico, Peru, United States).
Vertical distribution of soil free-living nematode in a playa habitat in the North-Western Negev desert, Israel
Authors: Hu C. , Pen-Mouratov S. , Steinberger Y.
Published: November 2020

In order to investigate the vertical distribution of soil nematode community under a playa area in the Nizzana inter-sand dune area in the north-western Negev Desert of Israel, soil samples were collected from 0 – 10, 10 – 20, 20 – 30, 30 – 40, and 40 – 50 cm depths in the playa and loessial plain area (as control) during the dry and wet seasons. Each of soil samples was determined for soil moisture, organic matter concentration, electrical conductivity, and nematode community structure and biodiversity. The results revealed that soil moisture, organic matter, electrical conductivity, total nematode abundance and trophic groups were significantly influenced by sampling positions (P < 0.0001) and depths (P < 0.05) and significant interaction effect of position and depth (P < 0.05) was also found. Total number of nematodes in the playa area ranged from 1 to 15 individuals per 100 g dry soil, whereas they ranged from 60 to 631 individuals per 100 g dry soil in the loessial plain area. The greatest nematode number was found in 0 – 10 cm soil depth and the lowest nematode number was found in 40 – 50 cm soil depth. Total number of nematodes, bacterivores, fungivores, plant parasites and omnivores-predators were significantly (P < 0.05) greater in the loessial plain area than that in the playa area in all sampling depths under the dry and wet seasons. Total thirteen genera were found in the playa area, with Acrobeloides as the dominant genus, whereas there were fifty-five genera, with Acrobeles as the dominant genus in the loessial plain area. Nematode ecological indices, such as fungivores/bacterivores ratio (F/B), nematode channel ratio (NCR), trophic diversity (T), Shannon Index (H’), genus dominance (λ), species richness (SR), maturity index (MI), modified maturity index (MMI), Enrichment Index (EI) and Structure Index (SI) were significantly (P < 0.01) differentiated between sampling locations. As conclusion, soil free-living nematode inhabited mostly the upper soil layers (0 – 20 cm) and the number of nematode had gradually decreasing trend with soil depths increasing in the playa area. Moreover, each soil layer had a little nematode abundance and community diversity in the playa area in contrast to loessial plain area during the dry and wet seasons. Sampling sites and depths significantly effected on soil properties, nematode abundance and trophic groups, but nematode ecological indices were affected only by sampling sites.
Early Floral Resources for Urban Bees From Ornamental Shrubs Ribes Aureum, Ribes Sanguineum and Staphylea Pinnata
Authors: Masierowska Marzena
Published: November 2020

This research aims to assess ornamental shrubs Ribes aureum, R. sanguineum and Staphylea pinnata as an early food source for urban bees. In a two-year study, the abundance and flowering pattern, nectar and pollen production, and spectrum of urban insect visitors were investigated in Lublin, SE Poland. The apiarian value of S. pinnata was studied for the first time. The studied species exhibited abundant and extended flowering, skewed inflorescence flowering pattern, and persistent flowers and inflorescences. They bloomed from late March to late May and could be considered as valuable early foraging resources for urban bees, despite the substantial differences between the species. The highest mean sugar yield and pollen yield · plant−1 (92.9 g and 44.0 g, respectively) was estimated for S. pinnata whereas the lowest ones were found in R. sanguineum (4.3 g and 1.8 g, respectively). Hymenopterans were the principal flower visitors in the studied species accounting for more than 79% of all visits.
Application of Remote Sensing to Assess the Biophysical Characteristics of Palm Oil Trees for Ecological Study
Authors: Sheriza Mohd Razali , Nurul Musa Fatin , Ainuddin Nuruddin Ahmad
Published: November 2020

Oil palms are an important crop for Malaysia as the main crop cultivated from agricultural lands for economic purposes. The livelihood of small growers is, in fact, very dependent on that industry. The present study employs the application of remote sensing of higher resolution to assess the biophysical characteristics of oil palms stands for a plantation in Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan, Malay Peninsula. Band combination with the use of natural, red, blue bands and red-edge spectrum was employed to obtain early information on the oil palm stands at the site. We subsequently employed fish eye camera to collect information on leaf area index at the field. The study also measured the height and diameter at breast height of all plots established in the site. Finally, correlation was performed to establish the relationships between height-to-leaf area index relations. Diameter at breast height measuring points was scattered at the upper part of the line that formed negative relationships (R2 = -0.0313). Height was positively associated with leaf area index, a bit weaker (R2 = 0.2323). Interpolation found plots at varying elevation level. Maximum height of the trees was recorded at the highest elevation in the site, presumably due to the higher solar radiation that enhances photosynthesis. Our study demonstrates the usefulness of the finding for implementation elsewhere in assessing the biophysical characteristics of oil palm trees. The study leads to further understanding of oil palms, specifically the biophysical characteristics associated with plant productivity assessment.
Snail eggs as a raw material for the production of a caviar substitute
Authors: Maćkowiak-Dryka Monika , Szkucik Krzysztof , Pyz-Łukasik Renata
Published: November 2020

Introduction

Snail eggs can be the raw material for the production of a caviar substitute. The substitute varies from the original in caloric value and nutrient content which determine the nutritional value of every foodstuff. The present study aimed to determine and compare the nutritional value and protein quality of eggs from two subspecies of edible snail.

Material and Methods

The chemical composition of the snail eggs i.e. Cornu aspersum maxima and Cornu aspersum aspersum was determined in accordance with international standards. In order to evaluate the protein quality of the eggs of the two studied snail subspecies, the chemical score (CS), and a reference protein were used.

Results

Significant differences in the content of water, ash, and carbohydrates, but comparable protein and fat contents and caloric values were found.

Conclusion

The protein in the eggs of the snails was complete by the measure of the model adopted for this study, however, meeting the daily essential amino acid requirements of an adult would require an immense supply of both species’ eggs. Snail eggs of the Cornu genus were characterised by much lower nutritional value in comparison with caviar and caviar substitutes.